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February - 1 
A hand grenade was dumped by suspected militants at a house belonging to one Laishram Sharatchandra, of Kongpal Laishram Leikai under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on February 1, reportedly in connection with a monetary demand.
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A hand grenade was dumped by suspected militants at a house belonging to one Laishram Sharatchandra, of Kongpal Laishram Leikai under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on February 1, reportedly in connection with a monetary demand. According to reports, the hand grenade had been left by unknown persons at the house, and was discovered by the family.
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February - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, four unidentified militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter in their hideout at Drusoo Jagir area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla district on February 1. A huge cache of arms and ammunition
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According to Daily Excelsior, four unidentified militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter in their hideout at Drusoo Jagir area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla district on February 1. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideout.
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February - 1 
Based on specific information, security forces launched an operation in the general area of Sagolband Heinoubok in the Imphal West district and arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as SS Cpl Somen alias Ningaidaba, o
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Based on specific information, security forces launched an operation in the general area of Sagolband Heinoubok in the Imphal West district and arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as SS Cpl Somen alias Ningaidaba, on February 1, Sangai Express reports.
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February - 1 
One ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Rahool Bhat, was shot dead by police personnel during another encounter at Tangbal under Yaripora police station in the Kulgam district. One AK rifle, two magazines and a
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One ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Rahool Bhat, was shot dead by police personnel during another encounter at Tangbal under Yaripora police station in the Kulgam district. One AK rifle, two magazines and a pouch were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 1 
Police arrested a militant belonging to the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ningthoujam Bhogen Singh, from Uripok Khoisnam Leikai area of the Imphal West District.
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Police arrested a militant belonging to the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ningthoujam Bhogen Singh, from Uripok Khoisnam Leikai area of the Imphal West District.
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February - 1 
Police recovered the dead body of a poultry vendor, Podurul Islam, near 4th Mile area in the Dimapur district on February 1, reports Nagaland Post. Islam was shot dead by four unidentified gunmen who abducted him on January 28, after his inability to
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Police recovered the dead body of a poultry vendor, Podurul Islam, near 4th Mile area in the Dimapur district on February 1, reports Nagaland Post. Islam was shot dead by four unidentified gunmen who abducted him on January 28, after his inability to pay ransom worth 20,00,000. His brother could offer only INR 20,000, which the abductors rejected.
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Police recovered the dead body of an unidentified person belonging to the Naga community from Sovima village on February 1. He was shot dead by unidentified militants.
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Police recovered the dead body of an unidentified person belonging to the Naga community from Sovima village on February 1. He was shot dead by unidentified militants.
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February - 1 
Quoting the interrogation reports of Hyderabad resident Raziuddin Nasir, The Hindu reports that the Islamist fundamentalists planned serial blasts on the Goa beaches. Nasir, who is being interrogated by intelligence agencies and the police department
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Quoting the interrogation reports of Hyderabad resident Raziuddin Nasir, The Hindu reports that the Islamist fundamentalists planned serial blasts on the Goa beaches. Nasir, who is being interrogated by intelligence agencies and the police departments of more than 12 States in Karnataka, has disclosed that the purpose of his visit to Goa immediately after the twin blasts in Hyderabad on August 25, was to identify beaches for organising serial blasts. The arrival in droves of foreign tourists, especially Israelis, seemed to have put the beaches on the target list of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi-al-Islami (HuJI) operatives. To that effect motorcycles had been stolen by Nasir and his accomplice Asaduddin Abubakar of Karnataka and these were meant to be used as bombs on a few select beaches. The Davangere police seized 11 stolen motorcycles on the basis of the statements of Nasir and Abubakar.
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Sorokhaibam Menjor Singh, assistant engineer of the Manipur Public Works Department, who was abducted by the Umar Farooq faction of the Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) militants on January 24, was released on February 1-evening, according to T
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Sorokhaibam Menjor Singh, assistant engineer of the Manipur Public Works Department, who was abducted by the Umar Farooq faction of the Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) militants on January 24, was released on February 1-evening, according to Telegraph.
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February - 1 
The Kohima district police recovered near the Telecom office dead body of one Temjenmeren, son of Deetha of Litem village in the Tuensang district, on February 1.
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The Kohima district police recovered near the Telecom office dead body of one Temjenmeren, son of Deetha of Litem village in the Tuensang district, on February 1.
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants abducted a person, Oinam Kunje, and later paraded him before media persons at an unspecified place in the Thoubal district on February 1, reports Sangai Express. Kunje allegedly issued a statement through
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants abducted a person, Oinam Kunje, and later paraded him before media persons at an unspecified place in the Thoubal district on February 1, reports Sangai Express. Kunje allegedly issued a statement through the media in the name of PLA to save his son, Oinam Rejenson, who was involved in misbehaving with a family returning home from Silchar in Assam on January 11. The outfit asked Rejenson to ‘surrender’ in seven days time and warned of stern action in his failure to do so. Two other persons, Sapam Pradip and Haobijam Singjajit, who were also allegedly involved in the incident, had already ‘surrendered’ before the outfit. In order to save his son, Kunje allegedly stated claiming that the matter was settled.
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February - 1 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, Tokishe G. Swu, Asangba Santam and Nikhuyi, and Swu’s wife were abducted by the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Unification (NSCN-U) from Dimapur on Februar
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, Tokishe G. Swu, Asangba Santam and Nikhuyi, and Swu’s wife were abducted by the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Unification (NSCN-U) from Dimapur on February 1-afternoon. The NSCN –IM in a press release said the abductors also took away one AK-56, one .22 rifle, one M-20 and a vehicle from its cadres.
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At least six persons, including five security personnel, were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into a security check post at Kajhori near Miranshah of North Waziristan in the Federally Administ
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At least six persons, including five security personnel, were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into a security check post at Kajhori near Miranshah of North Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 1, according to Daily Times. "It was a suicide attack on a security check post in which three tribal policemen and two paramilitary soldiers [died]," military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said. Meanwhile, the local administration sources said that 19 people including nine Frontier Corps soldiers died in the attack. They said a number of Khasadars (tribal policemen) and civilians were also killed. Security forces fired artillery shells at several hilltops after the attack, they added.
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February - 1 
Two soldiers were wounded when a bomb targeting a security convoy was exploded near Wana town in South Waziristan.
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Two soldiers were wounded when a bomb targeting a security convoy was exploded near Wana town in South Waziristan.
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February - 1 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a group of the outfit’s militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 1, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a group of the outfit’s militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 1, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 1 
Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 1 
Nine LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Murunkan in the Mannar district. Eight of those militants were active in the jungles surrounding Mannar while the remaining one was active in the Vavuniya district.
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Nine LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Murunkan in the Mannar district. Eight of those militants were active in the jungles surrounding Mannar while the remaining one was active in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 1 
Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine at Mullikulam and Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine at Mullikulam and Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 1 
Troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the Janakapura and Kokkuthuduvai areas and killed four militants.
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Troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the Janakapura and Kokkuthuduvai areas and killed four militants.
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February - 1 
Troops in the Sirukulam and Chettukulam areas of Mannar district during an encounter killed three militants.
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Troops in the Sirukulam and Chettukulam areas of Mannar district during an encounter killed three militants.
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February - 1 
Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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February - 1 
Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, six magazines, 10 meter length of detonator codes and five-kgs of C-4 explosive cubes, 16 electric detonators, 150 T-56 ammunition rounds and one electric remote control circuit dumped by the LTTE militants inside
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Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, six magazines, 10 meter length of detonator codes and five-kgs of C-4 explosive cubes, 16 electric detonators, 150 T-56 ammunition rounds and one electric remote control circuit dumped by the LTTE militants inside an abandoned agricultural well in the east of Varikuttu in Vavuniya district on February 1.
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February - 1 
Troops recovered the dead bodies of four LTTE militants lying in shrubs in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops recovered the dead bodies of four LTTE militants lying in shrubs in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 1 
Two civilians were killed by the LTTE militants in the Kachchai and Kodikamam areas of Jaffna district.
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Two civilians were killed by the LTTE militants in the Kachchai and Kodikamam areas of Jaffna district.
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February - 2 
Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an ambush in the Narayanpur district on February 2, The Hindu reported.
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Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an ambush in the Narayanpur district on February 2, The Hindu reported.
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February - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee member Lanka Papi Reddy Ranganna surrendered before the State Home Minister K. Jana Reddy in the Hyderabad Secretariat on February 2, reports The Hindu. Papi Reddy served the banned o
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee member Lanka Papi Reddy Ranganna surrendered before the State Home Minister K. Jana Reddy in the Hyderabad Secretariat on February 2, reports The Hindu. Papi Reddy served the banned outfit in various capacities in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh before being made in-charge of Haryana, a position he held till the surrender.
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February - 2 
Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, belonging to Pakistan, and two police personnel, including a constable and a Special Police Officer, were killed while soldier was injured as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on Line of Control
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Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, belonging to Pakistan, and two police personnel, including a constable and a Special Police Officer, were killed while soldier was injured as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on Line of Control in the Ghani forests of Mendhar sector in Poonch district on February 2, according to Daily Excelsior. The operation was still on till the reports last came in. Three AK rifles, three magazines, 75 rounds, 14 grenades, two wireless sets, one mobile telephone, rucksacks, clothes, eatables and some documents have been recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 2 
Two unidentified militants shot at and injured a shop owner at Kakwa bazar under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on February 2, according to Kanglaonline. The injured man, identified as Konthoujam Pilot of Singjamei Thongam Leika
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Two unidentified militants shot at and injured a shop owner at Kakwa bazar under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on February 2, according to Kanglaonline. The injured man, identified as Konthoujam Pilot of Singjamei Thongam Leikai area was reportedly shot with a single bullet by two unidentified gunmen inside his shop without citing any reason.
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February - 2 
At least six persons, including two civilians, were killed in a gun battle in Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) after police raided a suspected militant hideout at 5am (PST) on February 2, sources said, according to Daily Times. Marda
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At least six persons, including two civilians, were killed in a gun battle in Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) after police raided a suspected militant hideout at 5am (PST) on February 2, sources said, according to Daily Times. Mardan police official said that the gun battle ensued when police raided the house of one Afsar Ali, wanted by police for attacks on music shops, in the Palodehri area. Two policemen and two militants, including Adnan, whose brother Kamran was an aide of Baitullah Mehsud in the district, were killed in the gun battle. Sources said while a woman passing by was killed in the crossfire, a civilian Azam Khan was also killed as militants entered his house. Police seized three Kalashnikovs, eight hand grenades and two suicide vests from the house. Sources also said that the police had raided the area a week ago but the militants, 25 to 40 in number, managed to escape.
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February - 2 
Police on February 2 arrested a 16-year-old boy, from Dera Ismail Khan, who had confessed to plotting a suicide attack to kill Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, security officials told Reuters on February 3, according to
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Police on February 2 arrested a 16-year-old boy, from Dera Ismail Khan, who had confessed to plotting a suicide attack to kill Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, security officials told Reuters on February 3, according to Daily Times. “The boy was caught ... with a vest and explosives,” said an unnamed intelligence official. He said the would-be attacker had admitted that Fazl was his target.
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February - 2 
Two workers of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were reported missing in the Khyber tribal region, according to officials, Dawn reported. The Islamabad-based communication officer of the ICRC, Sitara Jabeen, said that the workers w
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Two workers of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were reported missing in the Khyber tribal region, according to officials, Dawn reported. The Islamabad-based communication officer of the ICRC, Sitara Jabeen, said that the workers who were going to the Torkham checkpoint, near the Afghan border, had disappeared in the Khyber region on February 2.
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February - 2 
An 8-year-old girl was injured when an explosion occurred few meters away at Sakhuwagachi of Inaruwa in the Sunsari district, where senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Sher Bahadur Deuba was attending a mass meeting organized by the NC February 2-afte
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An 8-year-old girl was injured when an explosion occurred few meters away at Sakhuwagachi of Inaruwa in the Sunsari district, where senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Sher Bahadur Deuba was attending a mass meeting organized by the NC February 2-afternoon, reports Nepal News.The Madhesi Mukti Tigers (MMT) has claimed responsibility for the blast. Also, the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) had called a shutdown strike in the area to disrupt the programme.
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February - 2 
Protesting the detention of over two dozens Young Communist League (YCL) cadres by India’s Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) in Maheshpur border area in the Jhapa district, the YCL cadres resorted to vandalism and rampage, and targeted at vehicles with Indian
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Protesting the detention of over two dozens Young Communist League (YCL) cadres by India’s Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) in Maheshpur border area in the Jhapa district, the YCL cadres resorted to vandalism and rampage, and targeted at vehicles with Indian number plates in Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari district on February 2, Nepal News reports. They set ablaze to two Indian vehicles - one truck and a jeep – in the Jhapa district and an Indian truck at Biratnagar in the Morang district. The YCL has also imposed a ban on the plying of Indian vehicles in the three districts.
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February - 2 
10 LTTE militants were killed during confrontations with the troops in the Parappakandal and Vannakulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also neutralized three bunkers of the outfit.
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10 LTTE militants were killed during confrontations with the troops in the Parappakandal and Vannakulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also neutralized three bunkers of the outfit.
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February - 2 
A day earlier, troops killed 16 LTTE militants during separate confrontations in the Sirukulam, Andankulam and Kokkuthuduvai areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers sustained injuries during the confrontation at
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A day earlier, troops killed 16 LTTE militants during separate confrontations in the Sirukulam, Andankulam and Kokkuthuduvai areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers sustained injuries during the confrontation at Kokkuthuduvai.
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February - 2 
Another soldier was injured due the explosion of an APM in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Another soldier was injured due the explosion of an APM in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was to play on the Kandy - Anuradhapura road. Initial reports quoting Dambulla police said that many Buddhist devotees on a pilgrimage to the sacred Anuradhapura city were among the dead and injured.
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February - 2 
During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyapanchurichchan and Navakkulam areas, troops killed seven LTTE militants. Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. One soldier was also injured during th
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During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyapanchurichchan and Navakkulam areas, troops killed seven LTTE militants. Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. One soldier was also injured during the confrontation.
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February - 2 
Eight more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Eight more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops at Sirukulam in the Mannar district on February 2.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops at Sirukulam in the Mannar district on February 2.
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February - 2 
The Sri Lanka Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda claimed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was not capable of leading his organization due to immense pressure from the armed forces, according to Colombo P
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The Sri Lanka Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda claimed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was not capable of leading his organization due to immense pressure from the armed forces, according to Colombo Page. With reference to intelligence reports the Commander said that Prabhakaran is either injured or indisposed, adding, “The victory is coming soon but I don’t want to indicate an exact time frame.”
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February - 2 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine (APM) in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine (APM) in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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February - 2 
Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries when a gun battle erupted between the two sides in the Ethawatunuwewa area following LTTE fire towards the troops. Troops repulsed the attack and killed one militant.
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Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries when a gun battle erupted between the two sides in the Ethawatunuwewa area following LTTE fire towards the troops. Troops repulsed the attack and killed one militant.
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February - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Thummala Bhagavanthu alias Narsimha was arrested in Mahabubnagar district. A 303 rifle, 55 live rounds and INR 20,000 in cash were recovered from his possession. Narsimha was the ‘com
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Thummala Bhagavanthu alias Narsimha was arrested in Mahabubnagar district. A 303 rifle, 55 live rounds and INR 20,000 in cash were recovered from his possession. Narsimha was the ‘commander’ of Kalwakurthy dalam and was active in the Nallamala forest. He had joined the naxal movement in 1989 and was involved in over 90 offences, including murders, police sources said.
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February - 3 
At least two persons were killed and three others injured by the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants in Manderdisa village part II, under Lumding police station in the North Cachar Hills district on February 3-night, UNI reports. Police sources info
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At least two persons were killed and three others injured by the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants in Manderdisa village part II, under Lumding police station in the North Cachar Hills district on February 3-night, UNI reports. Police sources informed that a group of BW militants entered the village and started firing indiscriminately. Two persons, Premlal Kaul and Suresh Paul, were killed on the spot while three others, Darka Tanti, Rina Tanti and Anshu Tanti, were injured in the incident. The militants also set ablaze five houses in the village. Telegraph adds that the militants had asked people residing along the railway tracks at Mandardisa Part II in the Maibong area of North Cachar Hills to leave, saying that non-Dimasas were not welcome in the district. The residents defied the militants’ diktat and sought the help of security forces, who then started patrolling the area. This enraged the militants which led to the attack.
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February - 3 
On February 3, a woman was beaten to death in the Warangal district by naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Prathighatna group who suspected her to be a police informer. Police sources told Sahara Samay that about 10 naxalites attacked P
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On February 3, a woman was beaten to death in the Warangal district by naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Prathighatna group who suspected her to be a police informer. Police sources told Sahara Samay that about 10 naxalites attacked P Sharda who owns a grocery shop in the Muttapuram village and left her dead.
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February - 3 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has renewed its alliance with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), to cope with a spate of desertions from its ranks in recent times, reports Telegraph. An unnamed seni
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has renewed its alliance with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), to cope with a spate of desertions from its ranks in recent times, reports Telegraph. An unnamed senior police official said on February 3, that the HNLC leadership had sought the help of NSCN-IM to keep its cadres together. According to reports, scores of HNLC cadres have already fled their camps in Bangladesh to surrender, encouraging the police to go all out in luring more militants. Intelligence reports also mention that the HNLC has started recruiting uneducated youths from Mawkyrwat in West Khasi Hills district to make up for the recent desertions.
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February - 3 
Three naxalites including a self-styled commander of Kunta platoon, were arrested in the Gathumalla forest of Khammam district bordering Chhattisgarh. The arrested persons belonging to Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district have been identified as 'comman
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Three naxalites including a self-styled commander of Kunta platoon, were arrested in the Gathumalla forest of Khammam district bordering Chhattisgarh. The arrested persons belonging to Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district have been identified as 'commander' Madkam Kosa alias Gangu, Deva and Sanna.
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February - 3 
A huge pylon of the high power transmission line near Hub was blown up, suspending electricity supply to a vast area. According to sources, the explosive device was planted around the 500KV transmission line at the northern bypass. “Power supply was
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A huge pylon of the high power transmission line near Hub was blown up, suspending electricity supply to a vast area. According to sources, the explosive device was planted around the 500KV transmission line at the northern bypass. “Power supply was suspended to the area adjoining Hub in Sindh province,” Abdullah Afridi, SHO Hub police station said.
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February - 3 
A suspected militant was killed by the troops in an operation in the Khal Gari area of Sui Tehsil (administrative unit) in the Dera Bugti district on February 3, according to Dawn. The Security Forces (SFs) were fired upon when they launched the oper
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A suspected militant was killed by the troops in an operation in the Khal Gari area of Sui Tehsil (administrative unit) in the Dera Bugti district on February 3, according to Dawn. The Security Forces (SFs) were fired upon when they launched the operation on a tip-off about the presence of militants and their hideouts in the area. “An armed man was killed in the exchange of fire,” said an unnamed senior official. The SFs neutralized the hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including rocket-launchers, rockets, anti-aircraft guns and thousands of bullets.
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February - 3 
An assistant sub-inspector and a constable were injured when armed men opened fire on a police vehicle when it was passing through the Joint Road late on February 3-evening. “Yes, two police personnel received bullet injuries in the firing,” Rehmatul
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An assistant sub-inspector and a constable were injured when armed men opened fire on a police vehicle when it was passing through the Joint Road late on February 3-evening. “Yes, two police personnel received bullet injuries in the firing,” Rehmatullah Niazi, the DIG Operations, said, adding that some bullets fired also hit the car of a journalist.
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February - 3 
Frontier Corps also claimed recovering a large quantity of arms and ammunition from the Gul Kach area of Zhob, including grenades, mortar bombs, AK-47 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
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Frontier Corps also claimed recovering a large quantity of arms and ammunition from the Gul Kach area of Zhob, including grenades, mortar bombs, AK-47 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
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February - 3 
Two bomb explosions damaged the house of Hidayat Ali Khan, a union council nazim (member), in the Kooza Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (administrative unit) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 3, reports Daily Times.
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Two bomb explosions damaged the house of Hidayat Ali Khan, a union council nazim (member), in the Kooza Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (administrative unit) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 3, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported. The bombs were detonated with a remote control device, sources said.
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February - 3 
Two powerful explosions were reported from Dera Allahyar. Also, armed men kidnapped a driver of the irrigation department from the Pat Feeder area.
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Two powerful explosions were reported from Dera Allahyar. Also, armed men kidnapped a driver of the irrigation department from the Pat Feeder area.
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February - 3 
According to a delayed report, a bomb explosion occurred in the Samtse district on February 3, reports Kuenselonline. According to a press release from the Royal Bhutan Police, the bomb exploded behind the Renewal Natural Resources (RNR) office in Gh
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According to a delayed report, a bomb explosion occurred in the Samtse district on February 3, reports Kuenselonline. According to a press release from the Royal Bhutan Police, the bomb exploded behind the Renewal Natural Resources (RNR) office in Ghmauney gewog after midnight. The police investigation team also found two unexploded bombs, one behind the RNR office and another behind the gup’s office, in the same compound. No casualties were reported. According to the press release, the RNR office was used as a polling booth during the National Council election held on December 31, 2007. The returning officer and the national officer for the upcoming National Assembly election on March 24 were residing in the gup’s office. An unnamed police spokesperson said that they have recovered leaflets of the Communist Party of Bhutan based in Nepal from the scene threatening to stop the National Assembly election in March.
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February - 3 
Police unearthed an arms factory on February 3 afternoon at Sonakhali Bazar in Morrelganj sub-district of Bagerhat district, reports Daily Star. Six home-made guns, one revolver, 108 live cartridges and bullets and three sacks of arms making material
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Police unearthed an arms factory on February 3 afternoon at Sonakhali Bazar in Morrelganj sub-district of Bagerhat district, reports Daily Star. Six home-made guns, one revolver, 108 live cartridges and bullets and three sacks of arms making materials were recovered from the factory. Owner of the factory Enayet Khan and his partner Masum Khan were arrested. Officer-in-Charge Babul Akhter of Morrelganj police station said the arrested persons had been supplying arms to extremists and pirates in the Sundarban area and the south-western region of the country.
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February - 3 
A day earlier, troops killed two LTTE militants and inured another during a confrontation at Janakapura.
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A day earlier, troops killed two LTTE militants and inured another during a confrontation at Janakapura.
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February - 3 
At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber
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At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber who apparently arrived at the railway station in a train blew herself opposite the station cafeteria on platform number three at 2.10pm. The head of the suicide cadre was lying on the platform along with a cellular phone connected to a handsfree kit. “They (LTTE) would have targeted Security Forces personnel who were returning to their bases after rehearsals at the Galle Face Green,” an unnamed military official said. Earlier, on January 11, an explosion had occurred near the same platform at Fort Railway Station, injuring one person.
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February - 3 
At least seven civilians, including two children, were injured in a low intensity grenade explosion inside the Dehiwala Zoological Garden on the outskirts of Colombo, The Hindu reported.
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At least seven civilians, including two children, were injured in a low intensity grenade explosion inside the Dehiwala Zoological Garden on the outskirts of Colombo, The Hindu reported.
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February - 3 
At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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February - 3 
In Mullikulam, three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a trapped LTTE mine.
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In Mullikulam, three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a trapped LTTE mine.
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February - 3 
On February 3, three LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers were neutralized by the troops during two separate attacks in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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On February 3, three LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers were neutralized by the troops during two separate attacks in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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February - 3 
One more soldier received injuries due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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One more soldier received injuries due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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February - 3 
One more soldier was inured in a LTTE fire at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district.
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One more soldier was inured in a LTTE fire at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 3 
Troops attacked a LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district on February 3 and killed eight militants, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One of the outfit’s bunkers was also destroyed in the incident.
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Troops attacked a LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district on February 3 and killed eight militants, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One of the outfit’s bunkers was also destroyed in the incident.
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February - 3 
Troops foiled an LTTE infiltration attempt in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one militant on February 3.
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Troops foiled an LTTE infiltration attempt in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one militant on February 3.
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February - 4 
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Patiala awarded life sentences to three hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight IC-814 to Kandahar in Afghanistan on December 24, 1999. Judge Inderjit Singh Walia sentenced the three, Abdul Lat
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A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Patiala awarded life sentences to three hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight IC-814 to Kandahar in Afghanistan on December 24, 1999. Judge Inderjit Singh Walia sentenced the three, Abdul Latif, Dalip Kumar and Yusuf Nepali, on charges of murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping and wrongful confinement of passengers, forging documents.
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February - 4 
At least two women were killed and one was seriously injured when a powerful IED, planted by unidentified militants, exploded on February 4 on the New Somtal Road under Molcham Police Station of Chandel district, reports Kanglaonline. Two of the dead
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At least two women were killed and one was seriously injured when a powerful IED, planted by unidentified militants, exploded on February 4 on the New Somtal Road under Molcham Police Station of Chandel district, reports Kanglaonline. Two of the dead were identified as Paoneng Haokip and Hoilem Guite, both residents of New Somtal Village. One of their co-workers, Lhingkhonem Haokip, sustained splinter injuries in the blast. According to police, all the victims were labourers employed under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme who were involved in clearing and maintenance of the road.
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February - 4 
Bihar Times reports that the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) has ordered villagers not to sell or consume liquor. The JLT, which is active in the Ranchi, Khuti, Simdega and Gumla disricts of the state issued posters and pamphlets calling for a ban
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Bihar Times reports that the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) has ordered villagers not to sell or consume liquor. The JLT, which is active in the Ranchi, Khuti, Simdega and Gumla disricts of the state issued posters and pamphlets calling for a ban on the sale and consumption of 'Hadia' - a local brew made from rice and Mahua flower and such posters have been found in villages of Khuti and Simdega districts. "If anyone is found selling or consuming Hadia, he will be suitably punished. The consumption of Hadia has destroyed many families. This will not be accepted", the posters read. The posters also directed the schoolteachers not to remain absent from the schools. "Teachers found absent during school hours will not be spared. JLT will not tolerate students returning to their homes because of absent teachers", the posters read.
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February - 4 
At least eight people were killed and about 10 others sustained injuries on February 4 (today) when unidentified assailants carried out an explosion targeting a bus carrying security force personnel near the headquarters of Pakistan Army in Rawalpind
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At least eight people were killed and about 10 others sustained injuries on February 4 (today) when unidentified assailants carried out an explosion targeting a bus carrying security force personnel near the headquarters of Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi in Punjab Province, reports The Hindu. The explosion occurred at 7.15am (PST) outside the gate of the army's National Logistics Cell in R.A. Bazar, a high security area as it is located very close to the General Headquarters. The blast completely destroyed the bus, several cars and motorcycles, eyewitnesses said. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 4 
Beebarg Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), claimed that the BLA had attacked security forces (SFs) in Kahan and Siha Giri area of Kohlu district and that SFs had suffered heavy losses. He claimed that BLA was also involved in a
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Beebarg Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), claimed that the BLA had attacked security forces (SFs) in Kahan and Siha Giri area of Kohlu district and that SFs had suffered heavy losses. He claimed that BLA was also involved in attacking a police vehicle in Quetta and blowing up power pylons in Dera Allahyar and Hub. However, official sources denied that SFs had come under any attack.
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February - 4 
One person was killed and three others sustained injuries when the tractor trolley they were aboard hit a landmine near RD-238 in the Pat Feeder area near Sui tehsil (administrative unit) of Balochistan on February 4, reports Dawn.
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One person was killed and three others sustained injuries when the tractor trolley they were aboard hit a landmine near RD-238 in the Pat Feeder area near Sui tehsil (administrative unit) of Balochistan on February 4, reports Dawn.
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February - 4 
Punjab Home Secretary Khusro Pervaiz Khan said on February 4 that law-enforcement agencies had arrested three alleged would-be suicide bombers and seized suicide jackets and explosives from their possession, reports Daily Times. He told a private tel
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Punjab Home Secretary Khusro Pervaiz Khan said on February 4 that law-enforcement agencies had arrested three alleged would-be suicide bombers and seized suicide jackets and explosives from their possession, reports Daily Times. He told a private television channel that the arrested "suicide bombers" had disclosed that four more suicide bombers had entered southern Punjab and Lahore to target politicians. He said security across the province had been tightened.
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February - 4 
Several computers were destroyed in a bomb explosion at the Khyber Agency Headquarters Hospital in Landi Kotal on February 4. Tribal authorities said the bomb exploded at 3:15pm (PST) inside the office of accountant attached to the office of the medi
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Several computers were destroyed in a bomb explosion at the Khyber Agency Headquarters Hospital in Landi Kotal on February 4. Tribal authorities said the bomb exploded at 3:15pm (PST) inside the office of accountant attached to the office of the medical superintendent. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 4 
The death toll in the blast that occurred when a suicide bomber crashed his bike into an armed forces bus carrying students and officials of Army Medical College, near the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi at around 7.25am (PST) on February 4,
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The death toll in the blast that occurred when a suicide bomber crashed his bike into an armed forces bus carrying students and officials of Army Medical College, near the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi at around 7.25am (PST) on February 4, sources said, according to Daily Times. An eyewitness said the suicide bomber hit the 30-seater bus in front of National Logistic Cell offices close to the GHQ, blowing away the roof, windows and doors of the bus. Several other vehicles were also damaged. A van carrying schoolchildren was also partially damaged, but the children remained unhurt. R.A. Bazaar police Station House Officer Raja Basharat Abbasi told Daily Times that it was a suicide attack. According to him, it was yet to be established if the suicide bomber had been riding a bike. The dead included four members of the security forces, according to a military statement, reported AP. A female major was among the injured, the military official said. Meanwhile, Caretaker Federal Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told reporters in Islamabad that Baitullah Mehsud may be involved in the suicide attack as only he had the ability to carry out such attack. The interior minister said that security agencies of the country were being targeted as police and army were taking effective action against the militants.
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February - 4 
Two pylons of the 220 KV transmission line near Dear Allahyar were blown up on February 4-morning, Dawn reported.
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Two pylons of the 220 KV transmission line near Dear Allahyar were blown up on February 4-morning, Dawn reported.
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February - 4 
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) election rally in Karachi, wounding one person, police said on February 4, according to Daily Times. "Two unidentified men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the rally and disappeared
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Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) election rally in Karachi, wounding one person, police said on February 4, according to Daily Times. "Two unidentified men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the rally and disappeared from the scene" in Lyari, a pro-Benazir Bhutto slum in Karachi, police official Muhammad Parvaiz told AFP. Angry PPP supporters hurled stones at police and private vehicles after the incident, sources said.
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February - 4 
20 persons, including eight policemen were inured at Nepalgunj in the Banke district when cadres of the United Madhesi Front (UMF) clashed with police on February 4 on the second day of the bandh called by the UMF, Himalayan Times reports. Nepal News
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20 persons, including eight policemen were inured at Nepalgunj in the Banke district when cadres of the United Madhesi Front (UMF) clashed with police on February 4 on the second day of the bandh called by the UMF, Himalayan Times reports. Nepal News adds that marketplaces, educational institutions and industries remain largely closed and vehicular transport came to a halt in Siraha, Saptari, Bara, Parsa, Mahottari, Rautahat and Dhanusha districts. The bandh has partially affected Sunsari, Morang, Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi and Rupendehi districts.
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February - 4 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) assaulted the District Education Officer of Saptari, Afsad Ali, in his office on February 4. The YCL cadres thrashed Ali following dispute over a leave application filed at the District Education Office by a
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) assaulted the District Education Officer of Saptari, Afsad Ali, in his office on February 4. The YCL cadres thrashed Ali following dispute over a leave application filed at the District Education Office by a local teacher. Umesh Chaudhary, a government teacher who had registered an application at the education office seeking leave to pursue an academic degree, had complained to local YCL leaders about Ali’s refusal to his application. Ali had refused to approve the application saying the applicant failed to complete necessary procedure. Meanwhile, three YCL cadres have been arrested in connection with the manhandling Ali.
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February - 4 
Eight Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) cadres, including president of the Youth Madhesi Forum Rajendra Yadav, were injured in a clash with police in Nawalparasi. The clash ensued as police tried to reopen the Butwal-Bardaghat road section. MJF supporte
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Eight Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) cadres, including president of the Youth Madhesi Forum Rajendra Yadav, were injured in a clash with police in Nawalparasi. The clash ensued as police tried to reopen the Butwal-Bardaghat road section. MJF supporters barred vehicles from plying on Basachowk of the road section along the Mahendra Highway.
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February - 4 
Jaya Krishna Goit faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) has published a list of 37 persons of Sunsari district and has threatened to initiate ‘physical action’ them. ‘Physical action’ ranges from physical assaults to murder. The list
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Jaya Krishna Goit faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) has published a list of 37 persons of Sunsari district and has threatened to initiate ‘physical action’ them. ‘Physical action’ ranges from physical assaults to murder. The list includes names of person from various walks of life such as civil servants, teachers and entrepreneurs.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting with Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed asked the interim government to create an environment conducive to holding elections to city corporations and some municipalities in April, either by relaxin
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On February 4, the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting with Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed asked the interim government to create an environment conducive to holding elections to city corporations and some municipalities in April, either by relaxing or by lifting the state of emergency in respective areas, reports Daily Star. The EC suggested that the emergency regime gradually allows 'indoor politics' to facilitate electoral reforms including registration of political parties with the commission. The process is supposed to be completed in June according to the announced electoral roadmap. Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain said, "Now it depends on the government whether it will lift or relax the state of emergency to create the environment required for holding the polls."
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February - 4 
An explosion occurred at Dandeniyawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo District.
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An explosion occurred at Dandeniyawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo District.
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February - 4 
An improvised explosive device (IED) that had been planted at the foot of an electricity transformer at Wijesiriwardane Mawatha in the Mt Lavinia went off damaging the transformer. However, no casualties were reported in the incidents.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) that had been planted at the foot of an electricity transformer at Wijesiriwardane Mawatha in the Mt Lavinia went off damaging the transformer. However, no casualties were reported in the incidents.
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February - 4 
At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metr
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At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metres away from the 223 Brigade headquarters on February 4, reports Daily News. The dead include five soldiers and two women.
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February - 4 
At least three LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed by the troops during two separate clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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At least three LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed by the troops during two separate clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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February - 4 
On February 4, an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel to drive away a large flotilla of Indian fishing vessels poaching in the seas north of Thalaimannar pier in the Mannar district was threatened with small arms fire, confirmed to have been dir
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On February 4, an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel to drive away a large flotilla of Indian fishing vessels poaching in the seas north of Thalaimannar pier in the Mannar district was threatened with small arms fire, confirmed to have been directed by the LTTE militants disguised as fishermen. Naval coastal guards upon observation of nearly 400 Indian fishing vessels poaching in the seas despite repeated warnings closed in on those fishing vessels in order to drive them away from Sri Lankan waters but at least 4-5 Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats who have infiltrated the flotilla posing off as Indian fishermen have opened fire on the coast guard vessel, sources said. "We suspect Tigers had taken the cover of Indian fishermen to attack the naval craft," an unnamed official said, according to Yahoo.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle two soldiers and a militant were killed while another soldier sustained injuries.
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On February 4, the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle two soldiers and a militant were killed while another soldier sustained injuries.
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February - 4 
On February 4, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine at Galge in the Buttala area of Badulla district. One of the inured soldiers died later.
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On February 4, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine at Galge in the Buttala area of Badulla district. One of the inured soldiers died later.
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February - 4 
The pro-LTTE Tamil groups in Britain launched a campaign to highlight the "sufferings" of Tamils in Sri Lanka, with a protest outside Downing Street. Protesters carried banners and raised slogans demanding "justice" for Tamils in Sri Lanka. "Let us a
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The pro-LTTE Tamil groups in Britain launched a campaign to highlight the "sufferings" of Tamils in Sri Lanka, with a protest outside Downing Street. Protesters carried banners and raised slogans demanding "justice" for Tamils in Sri Lanka. "Let us all unite together to save our relations, to ask for our rights," a leaflet distributed at the rally said. The protest, organised by the Tamil Youth Organisation (TYO), whose spokesman Suren Surendiran, said, "The aim is to educate the second generation Tamils who live in the U.K. and the general public about the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka. We also intend having this exhibition in other major cities here in the U.K. and in Canada, Australia, United States of America and South Africa during the year." Meanwhile, condemning the protest Walter Jayawardhana described it as "LTTE propaganda". He expressed concern that although the LTTE was banned under Britain’s terror laws its "front organisations" were operating freely.
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February - 4 
The Sri Lankan authorities claimed that two London-based Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were arrested in Canada on suspicion of stealing "thousands" of credit cards of British customers, reports The Hindu. "Toronto Police said two
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The Sri Lankan authorities claimed that two London-based Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were arrested in Canada on suspicion of stealing "thousands" of credit cards of British customers, reports The Hindu. "Toronto Police said two Londoners, Kirubakaran Selvanayagam Pillai (38) and Sethukavalar Saravanabhavan (35), connected with Tamil Tigers and arrested there may have stolen information of thousands of credit cards of U.K. customers," said Walter Jayawardhana, the Sri Lankan High Commission spokesman in London on February 4.
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February - 4 
Three LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle in the Periyapanchurichchan.
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Three LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle in the Periyapanchurichchan.
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February - 4 
Troops overpowered and killed two LTTE militants at Navathkulama on February 4.
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Troops overpowered and killed two LTTE militants at Navathkulama on February 4.
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February - 5 
A militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) outfit, identified as Adbul Majid alias Ayubi, resident of Tandar, surrendered before Rashtriya Rifles personnel in the Kishtwar district on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. "The surrendered mili
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A militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) outfit, identified as Adbul Majid alias Ayubi, resident of Tandar, surrendered before Rashtriya Rifles personnel in the Kishtwar district on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. "The surrendered militant had joined HUJI in March 2007 and also remained a member of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen for 3 months," sources said.
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February - 5 
Eight Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel escaped unhurt when landmines planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded just after their vehicles passed the spot at Jamapani in the Mayurbhanj district on Februar
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Eight Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel escaped unhurt when landmines planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded just after their vehicles passed the spot at Jamapani in the Mayurbhanj district on February 5, reports PTI. The explosion took place soon after the SOG personnel on four motor-cycles travelled along the place where the Maoists had planted the landmines on the hilly road at Gorumahisani, Superintendent of Police Dayal Gangwar said. The insurgents present in the surrounding areas opened fire at the SOG personnel, after which the security men retaliated, triggering a gun battle which continued for over half-an-hour, he added. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 5 
Security forces (SFs) shot dead two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at Bindi Gala, about three kilometres inside Line of Control in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK-47
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Security forces (SFs) shot dead two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at Bindi Gala, about three kilometres inside Line of Control in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, one Chinese pistol, two AK magazines, one pistol magazine, one radio set, two bags, some documents and eatables were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. The operation was still on till the reports last came in.
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February - 5 
Security forces arrested four militants of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) along with arms and ammunition from Raishyabari area of the Dhalai district on February 5, reports Tripurainfo. Police said,
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Security forces arrested four militants of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) along with arms and ammunition from Raishyabari area of the Dhalai district on February 5, reports Tripurainfo. Police said, Assam Rifles personnel conducted special operations at Ratannagar and Ananda Roaja para, about 25-km North-East from Raishyabari police station and arrested three militants identified as Rabajoy Tripura (31), Ripajoy Tripura (32) and Manai Mohan Tripura (19) along with two factory made 9-mm pistol, one revolver and eight live rounds of 9-mm revolver from Ratannagar area, while another militant Arun Kumar was arrested along with some subscription notes of NLFT, a cash amount and other incriminating documents from Ananda Roaja para village.
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February - 5 
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union has claimed that 39 students were abducted by the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) from six villages in Tirap district last month. The apex students’ organisation of Aru
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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union has claimed that 39 students were abducted by the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) from six villages in Tirap district last month. The apex students’ organisation of Arunachal Pradesh served an ultimatum to the government on February 5 saying that it would launch a state-wide agitation if the children were not released within 10 days. Some of those kidnapped are below seven years of age. Sources said that armed NSCN-K militants kidnapped 22 children at gunpoint from their houses at Wakka and Chingkhow villages under Ponchu police station on January 9. Exactly a fortnight later, militants descended on Khasa, Jagan, Konnu and Konsa villages under Longding police station and kidnapped 17 children. All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union president Kanu Bagang told that, "We have also submitted a memorandum to Governor J.J. Singh and Chief Minister, Dorjee Khandu, seeking their intervention in the matter to ensure the safe return of the 39 students." He also urged the state government to deploy paramilitary forces to combat insurgency in the trouble-torn districts.
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February - 5 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chhattisgarh were arrested by the police in the Kothagudem area on February 5, reports The Hindu. According to the Assistant Superintendent of Police (Kothagudem) Shanawaz Kasim th
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chhattisgarh were arrested by the police in the Kothagudem area on February 5, reports The Hindu. According to the Assistant Superintendent of Police (Kothagudem) Shanawaz Kasim the arrestee included ‘commander of the Konta platoon Section –C’ Madakam Posa alias Ganga, the dalam (squad) members Deva and Sanna. Explosives were also seized from them.
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February - 5 
600 suicide bombers are present in Karachi and they are planning a major attack, revealed two militants Qasim Toori and Danish alias Talha during interrogations by law-enforcement agencies, according to Daily Times. Most of the suicide bombers are al
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600 suicide bombers are present in Karachi and they are planning a major attack, revealed two militants Qasim Toori and Danish alias Talha during interrogations by law-enforcement agencies, according to Daily Times. Most of the suicide bombers are also former students of Islamabad’s Lal Masjid. The militants confessed, "Around 600 Jundullah militants are present in Karachi. They are mentally prepared and trained to commit suicide attacks." They also confessed that they had robbed foreign banks and dispatched the money to their headquarters in Wana in South Waziristan, from where their needs for weapons, explosives and other necessities were being met. The two militants, who were captured along with women and children during a raid in Sector-17A, Shah Latif, on January 29, were handed over to the Anti-Violent Crime Unit. A third militant, who was killed during the raid, was identified as Gohar Muhammad alias Abrar Keamari Wallah, according to Special Investigations Unit DSP Wasif Qureshi.
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February - 5 
A suspected suicide bomber was killed in Quetta on February 5 when the explosives he was carrying detonated accidentally, according to Daily Times. The blast, which occurred at Sabzal Road, also injured two pedestrians, Geo channel reported.
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A suspected suicide bomber was killed in Quetta on February 5 when the explosives he was carrying detonated accidentally, according to Daily Times. The blast, which occurred at Sabzal Road, also injured two pedestrians, Geo channel reported.
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At least 18 militants, including several commanders, surrendered to the security forces in the Totanoo Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (administrative unit) in Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). The militants also handed over their hea
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At least 18 militants, including several commanders, surrendered to the security forces in the Totanoo Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (administrative unit) in Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). The militants also handed over their heavy weaponry to the authorities. Earlier, on February 5, 14 militants had surrendered to the security forces in the same area.
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February - 5 
Political turmoil in Pakistan has not seriously threatened the military’s control of its nuclear weapons "but vulnerabilities exist," United States (US) intelligence said in a report on February 5, according to Daily Times. "We judge [that] the ongoi
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Political turmoil in Pakistan has not seriously threatened the military’s control of its nuclear weapons "but vulnerabilities exist," United States (US) intelligence said in a report on February 5, according to Daily Times. "We judge [that] the ongoing political uncertainty in Pakistan has not seriously threatened the military’s control of the nuclear arsenal, but vulnerabilities exist," said the annual threat assessment, which was delivered to Congress by US intelligence Chief Mike McConnell. The report said, "We judge that the [Pakistan] army’s management of nuclear policy issues — to include physical security — has not been degraded by Pakistan’s political crisis." The report also warned of threats of terrorist attacks against the US, as al Qaeda improves its ability to identify, train and position operatives for such operations. It said an influx of new western recruits to al Qaeda’s safe havens in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) had been detected since 2006. "Al Qaeda is improving the last key aspect of its ability to attack the US — the identification, training, and positioning of operatives for an attack in the homeland," the report said. McConnell, meanwhile, said Pakistan’s Tribal Areas were providing al Qaeda "many of the advantages it once derived from its base across the border in Afghanistan, albeit on a smaller and less secure scale".
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February - 5 
The United States intelligence believes that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other Kashmir-based insurgent groups will continue to plan and execute "attacks" in India, reports Indian Express. Director of National Intelligence Michael McConne
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The United States intelligence believes that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other Kashmir-based insurgent groups will continue to plan and execute "attacks" in India, reports Indian Express. Director of National Intelligence Michael McConnel has said that, "The intelligence community assesses that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and other Kashmir-focussed groups will continue attack planning and execution in India. Shia and Hindu religious observances are possible targets, as are transportation networks and government buildings." McConnel, while speaking to the Select Senate Committee on Intelligence, also said that, "We judge Kashmir-focussed groups will continue to support the attacks in Afghanistan, and operatives trained by the groups will continue to feature in al-Qaida translational attack planning.
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February - 5 
Activists of Nepali Congress and CPN-Maoists clashed in Latinath Village Development Committee of Darchula district on February 5 after the Maoists tried to disrupt the election campaign of the Nepali Congress, according to Nepal News. Two Maoist cad
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Activists of Nepali Congress and CPN-Maoists clashed in Latinath Village Development Committee of Darchula district on February 5 after the Maoists tried to disrupt the election campaign of the Nepali Congress, according to Nepal News. Two Maoist cadres were injured in the incident after police used force to foil any untoward incidents. According to the reports, Maoists began pelting stones at Nepali Congress activists and police had to open fire to control the unruly crowd.
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February - 5 
At least 20 persons, including three policemen, were injured after cadres of the Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party and United Madhesi Front clashed with the police in Jaleshwor of Mahottari district on February 5, reports Himalayan Times. The clash ensue
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At least 20 persons, including three policemen, were injured after cadres of the Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party and United Madhesi Front clashed with the police in Jaleshwor of Mahottari district on February 5, reports Himalayan Times. The clash ensued after the protesters staged demonstration outside Jaleshwor Stadium where Nepali Congress senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba was addressing workers’ meeting. Protestors vandalised two vehicles ferrying the Nepali Congress cadres and also damaged nearby shops. Later, Nepali Congress district secretary, Bajranga Nepali, said four of their activists were injured when protestors attacked them at Jaleshwor while they were returning from the meeting in the evening.
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February - 5 
Kantipuronline reports that Police arrested two JTMM-J cadres, identified as Jibat Kumar Mahato and Ram Chadra Mahato, from Lahan area in the Siraha district. Police also recovered two hand-made guns and 3 rounds of SLR bullets from them.
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Kantipuronline reports that Police arrested two JTMM-J cadres, identified as Jibat Kumar Mahato and Ram Chadra Mahato, from Lahan area in the Siraha district. Police also recovered two hand-made guns and 3 rounds of SLR bullets from them.
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February - 5 
Six bombs were detonated on the premises of the District Education Office, at Zero Mile and Sahujipatti area in the same district. However, there was no damage in the blasts. Four bombs were disposed at Pirikauli and adjoining areas of Jaleshwor in t
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Six bombs were detonated on the premises of the District Education Office, at Zero Mile and Sahujipatti area in the same district. However, there was no damage in the blasts. Four bombs were disposed at Pirikauli and adjoining areas of Jaleshwor in the morning. Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) district in-charge, Surya, has owned the responsibility for the blasts.
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February - 5 
During another confrontation at Manthotam, the troops killed two LTTE militants. One soldier was also reported injured in the incident. During another clash in the same area, three soldiers sustained injuries.
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During another confrontation at Manthotam, the troops killed two LTTE militants. One soldier was also reported injured in the incident. During another clash in the same area, three soldiers sustained injuries.
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February - 5 
Elsewhere, troops on a search operation shot dead four LTTE militants in the Koilmoddai area.
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Elsewhere, troops on a search operation shot dead four LTTE militants in the Koilmoddai area.
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February - 5 
In the Ethawatunuwewa area, troops on search and clear operations killed one LTTE militant and wounded two more in a confrontation.
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In the Ethawatunuwewa area, troops on search and clear operations killed one LTTE militant and wounded two more in a confrontation.
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February - 5 
One more LTTE militant was killed and two others injured by the troops at Monarawewa.
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One more LTTE militant was killed and two others injured by the troops at Monarawewa.
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February - 5 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops at Vedamakilam
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops at Vedamakilam
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February - 5 
The SLAF shelled one the LTTE "Area Commanders Office and Communication Base" in the area south of Karadiyabokku junction in the Kilinochchi district. Pilots confirmed the targets were neutralised successfully.
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The SLAF shelled one the LTTE "Area Commanders Office and Communication Base" in the area south of Karadiyabokku junction in the Kilinochchi district. Pilots confirmed the targets were neutralised successfully.
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February - 5 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighting craft bombed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "Administrative And Operations Coordinating Centre" in the area west of Puthukudirippu at Keevelikulam in the Mullaitivu district on February 5, according
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighting craft bombed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "Administrative And Operations Coordinating Centre" in the area west of Puthukudirippu at Keevelikulam in the Mullaitivu district on February 5, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The centre was used by the LTTE to give instructions on various administrative and operational matters.
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February - 5 
The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed nine militants. At least six more militants were reported injured in the confrontation.
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The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed nine militants. At least six more militants were reported injured in the confrontation.
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February - 5 
Troops in a series of confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district killed at least 12 of them, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the
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Troops in a series of confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district killed at least 12 of them, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the clashes that continued for a couple of hours.
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February - 5 
Troops killed at least six LTTE militants during intermittent clashes in the Andankulam, Kaddutaddamalai and Kokkutoduvai areas. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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Troops killed at least six LTTE militants during intermittent clashes in the Andankulam, Kaddutaddamalai and Kokkutoduvai areas. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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February - 5 
Troops killed four LTTE militants who were roaming in the jungle areas of Karampaikkulam and Adampan in the Mannar district.
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Troops killed four LTTE militants who were roaming in the jungle areas of Karampaikkulam and Adampan in the Mannar district.
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February - 5 
Troops killed two LTTE militants during separate encounters at Andankulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the same area.
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Troops killed two LTTE militants during separate encounters at Andankulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the same area.
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February - 5 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area and killed four militants. In the Kokkuthuduvai area, troops during a search and clear operations confronted the LTTE militants and killed four of them. Four more LTTE militants were
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area and killed four militants. In the Kokkuthuduvai area, troops during a search and clear operations confronted the LTTE militants and killed four of them. Four more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Madu area.
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February - 5 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the jungle areas of Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the jungle areas of Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 6 
Six suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were arrested by the security forces at Dainadubi in the Mendipathar area of East Garo Hills district on February 6, reports Telegraph. Police said they were arrested from an Assam-bound
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Six suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were arrested by the security forces at Dainadubi in the Mendipathar area of East Garo Hills district on February 6, reports Telegraph. Police said they were arrested from an Assam-bound bus coming from Jadigitim village in South Garo Hills.
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February - 6 
The Army arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, Babulal Panna, on an unspecified date from Daluabari village under Kokrajhar police station in the Kokrajhar district, according to Assam Tribune. Army also recovered one US ma
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The Army arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, Babulal Panna, on an unspecified date from Daluabari village under Kokrajhar police station in the Kokrajhar district, according to Assam Tribune. Army also recovered one US made pistol from his possession and seven rounds of live ammunition from him.
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February - 6 
The Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Protection platoon commander’ of North Telangana special zone committee (NTSZC) Ambir Kistaiah alias Krishna (32) and his wife and NTSZC special guerrilla squad ‘deputy commander’ Alam Laxmi alias Sum
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The Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Protection platoon commander’ of North Telangana special zone committee (NTSZC) Ambir Kistaiah alias Krishna (32) and his wife and NTSZC special guerrilla squad ‘deputy commander’ Alam Laxmi alias Sumalatha (25) surrendered before Superintendent of Police Y. Gangadhar in the presence of OSD Harikrishna in Karimnagar on February 6, reports The Hindu. Kistaiah was involved in the Asarelli police station attack in Maharashtra in 2000 and where he took away 20 SLRs, four .303 rifles, one revolver. He revealed that the Maoists are planning to comeback with a vengeance in its erstwhile stronghold of Dandakaranya in the north Telangana region by committing major offences to make their presence felt. The protection platoon of NTSZC is moving in groups of 25 to 30 members to commit a major offence and regain their lost ground. Later, the platoon committee members would split into smaller groups and move separately to commit offences on individual targets. He also said that the NTSZC meeting was held in November 2007 and it discussed about the economic support and strengthening of the dalams (saquad). He said that there were about 50 Maoists in entire NTSZC including 28 in KKW (Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal districts).
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February - 6 
Three members of the Kuki Revolutionary Army–Unification (KRA-U) involved in the extortion and kidnapping for ransom were arrested by Thoubal police commandos during checking in various places in Thoubal district on February 6. The three were identif
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Three members of the Kuki Revolutionary Army–Unification (KRA-U) involved in the extortion and kidnapping for ransom were arrested by Thoubal police commandos during checking in various places in Thoubal district on February 6. The three were identified as Laishram Boy alias Sachichandra, Md. Jahiya, and Md. Farooque Ahamad, and were arrested by the police from Lilong Mairenkhun. Police also seized a Maruti 800 car, one Italy made .32 pistol with magazines and one Indian made hand grenade from them.
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February - 6 
Three persons were arrested by the police on February 6 for allegedly demanding money from an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation employee by posing themselves as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Assam Tribune reported. The trio, arreste
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Three persons were arrested by the police on February 6 for allegedly demanding money from an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation employee by posing themselves as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Assam Tribune reported. The trio, arrested from Geleky area in the Sivasagar district were allegedly demanding INR 2.5 lakh.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a former cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Yengkhom Sanjit alias Bobby alias Moramba, at Lamlai Makha Leikai under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on February 6- nig
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Unidentified militants shot dead a former cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Yengkhom Sanjit alias Bobby alias Moramba, at Lamlai Makha Leikai under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on February 6- night, Imphal Free Press reports. According to his family, Sanjit had gone to Wangjing along with a friend in the morning, but was abducted by five armed men in the afternoon at Khurai while on his way home. Sanjit, a resident of Kharasom Awang Leikai, was found at Lamlai Makha Leikai Phura Makhong on February 7-morning.
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February - 6 
Peshawar police recovered a 16-kilogramme remote control device on a roadside in Badbher police station limits on February 6, officials said, according to Daily Times.
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Peshawar police recovered a 16-kilogramme remote control device on a roadside in Badbher police station limits on February 6, officials said, according to Daily Times.
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February - 6 
Taliban spokesman Maulvi Umar on February 6 declared a unilateral cease-fire from South Waziristan to Swat, saying no security forces would be targeted. "We will not attack any security person, be it in Waziristan or in Swat (district)," he told Dail
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Taliban spokesman Maulvi Umar on February 6 declared a unilateral cease-fire from South Waziristan to Swat, saying no security forces would be targeted. "We will not attack any security person, be it in Waziristan or in Swat (district)," he told Daily Times from an undisclosed location. Maulvi Umar denied the cease-fire was the result of "secret negotiations", claiming the Taliban were responding to a reduction in the military’s attacks on them. "We will not attack the security forces till [our] next announcement," he said, adding, "We see a marked decrease in intensity of attacks on us." Tribal sources said a Taliban shura (council) had decided on the cease-fire after the government had "agreed to meet certain points." However, the military said that operations against militants would continue. "This (Taliban ceasefire) is [a] one-sided (announcement). We received no formal communiqué," military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said.
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February - 6 
Two persons, identified as Arab Din and Amin Jan were killed and another, Baz Mohammad, was injured when a bomb exploded at a godown of scrap metal in the Shahkas area of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 6,
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Two persons, identified as Arab Din and Amin Jan were killed and another, Baz Mohammad, was injured when a bomb exploded at a godown of scrap metal in the Shahkas area of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 6, police sources said, according to Daily Times
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February - 6 
Police have raided the central office of the Young Communist League (YCL) at Balaju in Kathmandu on February 6-evening, Nepal News reports. Police have not yet clarified the reasons for raiding the YCL office; however, reports say that the police are
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Police have raided the central office of the Young Communist League (YCL) at Balaju in Kathmandu on February 6-evening, Nepal News reports. Police have not yet clarified the reasons for raiding the YCL office; however, reports say that the police are searching for concealed weapons inside the YCL office. Meanwhile, Maoist chairman Prachanda has warned that his party would opt out of the government if the election to Constituent Assembly is not held on the stipulated time as a result of such incidents. "It will be meaningless to continue to be a part of a government that can’t hold the election," Prachanda said.
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February - 6 
The Himalayan Times reported that bombs were detonated at Malangawa, the district headquarters of Sarlahi, where a mass meeting of the Nepali Congress was going on February 6. The bombs were detonated some 100 metres away from the venue of the meetin
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The Himalayan Times reported that bombs were detonated at Malangawa, the district headquarters of Sarlahi, where a mass meeting of the Nepali Congress was going on February 6. The bombs were detonated some 100 metres away from the venue of the meeting. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 6 
A soldier was killed due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Pokkaravani area.
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A soldier was killed due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Pokkaravani area.
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February - 6 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of militants in the Welioya and Kokkuthuduvai areas of Vavuniya district on February 6, reports Sri Lanka A
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of militants in the Welioya and Kokkuthuduvai areas of Vavuniya district on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 6 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at abo
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also injured during the clash. Troops with the assistance of T-55 battle tanks completely destroyed 30 bunkers - four in the Nagarkovil area, 10 in the area north of A-9 and 16 in the Kilaly area, according to. One Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one T-56 weapon, five magazines, two pouches and a large number of other LTTE items were recovered by the troops from the incident site.
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February - 6 
At Umayarathuwankulam, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker killing five militants.
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At Umayarathuwankulam, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker killing five militants.
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February - 6 
During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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February - 6 
In another incident at Umayarathuwankulam, two soldiers sustained injuries as troops confronted a group of LTTE militants. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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In another incident at Umayarathuwankulam, two soldiers sustained injuries as troops confronted a group of LTTE militants. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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February - 6 
One LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Villattikulam area. One soldier was also inured in the militant’s fire.
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One LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Villattikulam area. One soldier was also inured in the militant’s fire.
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February - 6 
One more soldier was injured in a confrontation with the LTTE militants at Manthai.
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One more soldier was injured in a confrontation with the LTTE militants at Manthai.
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February - 6 
Six Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one was rescued when the Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] attacked the SLN vessel in the seas off Thalaimannar, an unnamed defence official said on F
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Six Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one was rescued when the Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] attacked the SLN vessel in the seas off Thalaimannar, an unnamed defence official said on February 6, reports Times of India. "Six Navy sailors have died and one has been rescued in an attack by the Sea Tigers off northern Thalaimannar," he said adding, the LTTE could have fired from a boat that disguised as an Indian trawler.
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February - 6 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 6 carried out an attack on a secret hide-out of LTTE top leaders at Thiruwei Aru, about 1-km northwest of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district. "The gathering place was frequented by Tiger leaders
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 6 carried out an attack on a secret hide-out of LTTE top leaders at Thiruwei Aru, about 1-km northwest of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district. "The gathering place was frequented by Tiger leaders to plan and discuss attacks to be carried out against the Security Forces," the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya told the Daily News.
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February - 6 
The LTTE cadres blasted an electricity transformer in front of the Rajakadaluwa Christian Church in the Arachchikattuwa area of Chilaw. However, no casualties were reported.
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The LTTE cadres blasted an electricity transformer in front of the Rajakadaluwa Christian Church in the Arachchikattuwa area of Chilaw. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 6 
The troops stormed the LTTE trench line in the Periyathampane area and killed four militants.
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The troops stormed the LTTE trench line in the Periyathampane area and killed four militants.
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February - 6 
Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kaduthodamalai area of Vavuniya district.
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Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kaduthodamalai area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 6 
Troops after observing the movement of another group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area opened fire towards them. In the ensuing gun battle four militants and three soldiers were killed while 14 other soldiers sustained injuries.
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Troops after observing the movement of another group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area opened fire towards them. In the ensuing gun battle four militants and three soldiers were killed while 14 other soldiers sustained injuries.
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February - 6 
Troops during another confrontation killed one LTTE and injured another at Kokkuthuduvai. Seven soldiers were also injured in the clashes
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Troops during another confrontation killed one LTTE and injured another at Kokkuthuduvai. Seven soldiers were also injured in the clashes
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February - 6 
Two soldiers and a militant were killed when clashes erupted between the two sides at Adampan in the Mannar district.
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Two soldiers and a militant were killed when clashes erupted between the two sides at Adampan in the Mannar district.
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February - 6 
Two soldiers were killed during clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Pokkaravani and Umayarathuwankulam areas. The troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details, however, are yet to be ascertained
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Two soldiers were killed during clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Pokkaravani and Umayarathuwankulam areas. The troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details, however, are yet to be ascertained
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February - 7 
A militant belonging to People's United Liberation Front (PULF) was shot dead by security forces at Thambalkhong in Imphal East district on February 7-night. A nine mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition along with copies of letters demanding extor
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A militant belonging to People's United Liberation Front (PULF) was shot dead by security forces at Thambalkhong in Imphal East district on February 7-night. A nine mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition along with copies of letters demanding extortion money were recovered from them.
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February - 7 
A top militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Showkat Ali alias Abu Haroon (set code Victor 6), surrendered before the Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior. He handed over two grenades, one AK magaz
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A top militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Showkat Ali alias Abu Haroon (set code Victor 6), surrendered before the Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior. He handed over two grenades, one AK magazine and 15 rounds. Though Abu Haroon has visited Jammu for the first time, sources said he knew some Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of LeT outfit, who were active in Jammu and outskirts. Haroon was being used to identify LeT’s OGW network and sleeper cells, sources added. Abu Haroon disclosed that a total of 20 militants were operating in Mahore-Darhal belt—12 of whom belonged to LeT and eight to Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) outfit and added that LeT militants were being commandeered by Abu Mohd while Mohd Saqib was heading HM group.
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February - 7 
An unidentified militant was killed by unknown gunmen at Lamlai in Imphal East district.
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An unidentified militant was killed by unknown gunmen at Lamlai in Imphal East district.
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February - 7 
Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said on February 7 that an alert has been sounded in Goa and police have intensified checking to track possible terror plots in the state, reports Indian Express. The move follows the arrest of a suspected militant Riazu
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Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said on February 7 that an alert has been sounded in Goa and police have intensified checking to track possible terror plots in the state, reports Indian Express. The move follows the arrest of a suspected militant Riazuddin Nasir in January in Karnataka who had allegedly confessed about his plans to carry out strikes in Karnataka and Goa. The militant had reportedly said that he could not translate his terror plans into action as he failed to receive a consignment of 50 kilograms of RDX explosive from Pakistan.
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February - 7 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Excelsior that there has been no let up in infiltration of militants into the State from Pakistan. The number of militants, who managed to infiltrate into the Indian side during 2007, stood between 550-60
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Excelsior that there has been no let up in infiltration of militants into the State from Pakistan. The number of militants, who managed to infiltrate into the Indian side during 2007, stood between 550-600 almost equal to the number in 2006. This year too has begun with a series of intrusion bids including two attempts in Sunderbani and one in Mendhar sector in which seven infiltrators were killed while an equal number of them might have succeeded in infiltration. "Terrorist bases and infrastructure in Pakistan was intact and effective, which they have demonstrated by killing Benazir Bhutto and other subversive activities in Pakistan. Incidents in Pakistan clearly indicated that militants were present there and indulging in violence", Khoda pointed out. "Syed Salahuddin, Mushtaq Latram and other Kashmiri militants continue to train militants in training camps in PoK and Pakistan with all their support base intact", the State police chief said, adding they were not expecting any let up in infiltration this year. "Rather 2008 being the election year, we are anticipating infiltration and violence to go up", he said but added that police and security forces were fully geared to meet with the situation.
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February - 7 
One militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was shot dead by the police at Lamdeng, in the Imphal West District on February 7. A pistol and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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One militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was shot dead by the police at Lamdeng, in the Imphal West District on February 7. A pistol and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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February - 7 
Police shot dead two militants near Samurou area in the Imphal West district on February 7-night and recovered a revolver and a grenade.
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Police shot dead two militants near Samurou area in the Imphal West district on February 7-night and recovered a revolver and a grenade.
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February - 7 
Some unidentified militants exploded a powerful bomb inside the complex of the Tuck and Bones oil pump under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on February 7. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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Some unidentified militants exploded a powerful bomb inside the complex of the Tuck and Bones oil pump under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on February 7. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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February - 7 
The Union Government on February 7 decided to continue the ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for two more years for its alleged links with certain Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, reports The Hindu. The decision was taken
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The Union Government on February 7 decided to continue the ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for two more years for its alleged links with certain Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, reports The Hindu. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Finance Minister P Chidambaram later told the presspersons, "It has been decided to continue the ban on SIMI." According to intelligence reports SIMI cadres are joining Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the outfit is found to be providing logistical support in setting up of ‘sleeper cells’ in the hinterland. Some of its members had also received training by the LeT in Gulf countries. SIMI was banned for the first time in September 2001.
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February - 7 
An investigation team on February 7 arrested two more suspects, Hasnain and Rifaqat, from Rawalpindi for their alleged involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party chairwoman Benazir Bhutto, Daily Times report
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An investigation team on February 7 arrested two more suspects, Hasnain and Rifaqat, from Rawalpindi for their alleged involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party chairwoman Benazir Bhutto, Daily Times reported. City Police Officer Saud Aziz said the police were interrogating the suspects. "These are important arrests. Investigations are under way," Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema told Reuters. An unnamed senior security official told AFP that the two men arrested had ties with Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud. "It is a major breakthrough. These two men were involved in the assassination and they are from a militant group which is relatively new," the official said, adding, "Their tentacles are from the tribal region and Baitullah Mehsud."
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February - 7 
Three persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in a bomb blast that occurred at a bus stand in the Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan on February 7, reports Daily Times. Two people died instantly and one, Ghanwar Bugti, died in the hos
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Three persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in a bomb blast that occurred at a bus stand in the Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan on February 7, reports Daily Times. Two people died instantly and one, Ghanwar Bugti, died in the hospital. Police sources said Bugti was believed to have been planting the bomb when it went off. Meanwhile, the Baloch Republican Army claimed responsibility for the blast in a telephone call to local journalists.
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February - 7 
Cadres of the Jaya Krishna Goit faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) shot dead an elderly person, Keshab Bahadur Gurung, in the Rupandehi district on February 7-night. Gurung, a canteen owner at Sukha Bandargaha in Bagaha VDC, was r
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Cadres of the Jaya Krishna Goit faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) shot dead an elderly person, Keshab Bahadur Gurung, in the Rupandehi district on February 7-night. Gurung, a canteen owner at Sukha Bandargaha in Bagaha VDC, was reportedly killed on charge of spying against the JTMM-G. JTMM-G central member and its Rupandehi in-charge, Amitav, owned up the responsibility for the killing.
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February - 7 
Two cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) were killed by police in Saptari district on February 7, reports Kantipuronline. According to the police, Chandreshwar Kamat alias Sher Singh and Raj Kumar Mandal al
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Two cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) were killed by police in Saptari district on February 7, reports Kantipuronline. According to the police, Chandreshwar Kamat alias Sher Singh and Raj Kumar Mandal alias Ranjit of the JTMM-J were shot dead when they clashed with police at Belichapena Village Development Committee (VDC). Kamat was area no. 4 in-charge of the JTMM-J whereas Mandal was a high ranking activist. Superintendent of Police, Bikram Singh Thapa, said that the two were killed in retaliatory action after JTMM-J cadres attacked the police patrol. Police also recovered one home-made pistol and six rounds of bullets from them.
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February - 7 
An army captain, a soldier and a Buddhist monk were arrested for having close links with a top LTTE leader named Ramesh alias Charles, who was reportedly involved in the recent bomb blasts in Colombo and the suburbs, police said, according to Daily M
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An army captain, a soldier and a Buddhist monk were arrested for having close links with a top LTTE leader named Ramesh alias Charles, who was reportedly involved in the recent bomb blasts in Colombo and the suburbs, police said, according to Daily Mirror. A senior police official said that Ramesh, who was arrested along with three other LTTE suspects in the Mattakkuliya area, had revealed the connection with the captain and other two arrested persons, who are all Sinhalese. It was revealed that these three Sinhalese suspects had been promised seven million rupees by Ramesh if they helped the LTTE to carry out bomb blasts in Colombo and the suburbs. The arrested monk, who is from Colombo, had reportedly given shelter to LTTE militants, who were in Colombo to carry out attacks.
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February - 7 
Army Snipers killed three LTTE militants in two separate incidents in the Parappanikulam and Sirukulam areas of Mannar district.
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Army Snipers killed three LTTE militants in two separate incidents in the Parappanikulam and Sirukulam areas of Mannar district.
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February - 7 
Five LTTE militants, including an area leader, were killed and 10 others injured by the troops during a gun battle between the two sides in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas along the A-9 road in the Jaffna district on February 7. One soldier was ki
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Five LTTE militants, including an area leader, were killed and 10 others injured by the troops during a gun battle between the two sides in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas along the A-9 road in the Jaffna district on February 7. One soldier was killed and five others sustained injuries during the clash. The troops also neutralised several bunkers of the outfit.
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February - 7 
On February 7, troops moving ahead of their defence line at Kilaly in the Jaffna district destroyed one LTTE bunker and killed two militants.
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On February 7, troops moving ahead of their defence line at Kilaly in the Jaffna district destroyed one LTTE bunker and killed two militants.
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February - 7 
On February 7, two LTTE militants were killed by Army snipers in two separate incidents in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district.
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On February 7, two LTTE militants were killed by Army snipers in two separate incidents in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district.
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February - 7 
Sinhala woman, identified as 48 year old P.G. Hemalatha, who had brought the bomb which exploded in a private bus at Dambulla on February 2, was arrested by Dambulla police on February 7, while she was undergoing treatment for burn injuries at the Da
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Sinhala woman, identified as 48 year old P.G. Hemalatha, who had brought the bomb which exploded in a private bus at Dambulla on February 2, was arrested by Dambulla police on February 7, while she was undergoing treatment for burn injuries at the Dambulla hospital. Police also said that this bomb had exploded in the bus by accident. It had been intended for a target in Anuradhapura.
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February - 7 
Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and i
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Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and injured six others.
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February - 7 
Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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February - 8 
A civilian, identified as Haji Sharif, who was working as a source of security forces, was gunned down by unidentified militants in his house at village Thera near Line of Control in the Salhutri area of Poonch district on February 8, reports Daily E
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A civilian, identified as Haji Sharif, who was working as a source of security forces, was gunned down by unidentified militants in his house at village Thera near Line of Control in the Salhutri area of Poonch district on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 8 
Cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-Marxist) from their village at Shanpara in West Tripura district on February 8, according to PTI. A group of armed NLFT i
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Cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-Marxist) from their village at Shanpara in West Tripura district on February 8, according to PTI. A group of armed NLFT insurgents raided the village at night and abducted Rajkumar Debbarma and Ratan Debbarma from their houses.
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February - 8 
New Indian Express reports that the district voluntary force, a wing of the Malkangiri district police, arrested six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Kondapalli forest area under the Motu police station limits, on early
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New Indian Express reports that the district voluntary force, a wing of the Malkangiri district police, arrested six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Kondapalli forest area under the Motu police station limits, on early hours of February 8. The arrested include a Maoist doctor and an expert in writing Maoist literature. The arrested have been identified as Marian Mukta Madiam, Sariam Rama, Rama Prasad Sana, Dr Sujay Dafatar, Ranjit Sarkar and Karam Sita. Police recovered six detonators, 26 gelatin sticks, 100 meter wire, gun powder and some life-saving drugs from the arrested Maoists. Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar Gajbhiye said that the arrested Maoists were acting as couriers for Maoist leaders like Ashok and Jaga, attended Maoist meetings and extended logistics support to the movement.
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February - 8 
On February 8, an encounter was reported between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel inside the Khichilingi forest in the Gajapati district. Superintendent of Police Satyabrata Bhoi
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On February 8, an encounter was reported between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel inside the Khichilingi forest in the Gajapati district. Superintendent of Police Satyabrata Bhoi told IANS that a group of ten to 15 Maoists attacked about 20 SOG members who were returning home from duty. The SOG personnel retaliated and following a half-an-hour long encounter, the Maoists fled to the forest. No injuries were reported in the incident. Subsequently, police seized a locally made gun from the spot.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two security force personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured during an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand's Giridih district,
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On February 8, two security force personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured during an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand's Giridih district, reports Bihar Times. The encounter followed an ambush by the Maoists on a police patrol in the Madhuban forest area and it reportedly continued for over 12 hours. Police sources claimed that over a dozen Maoists were killed, but their colleagues managed to take away the bodies. Maoists also triggered seven landmine blasts during the encounter.
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February - 8 
Security forces conducted a search operation on February 8 at Kwakeithel in the Imphal West district and arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Maibam Arun alias Kumar Meitei, according to Sangai Express.
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Security forces conducted a search operation on February 8 at Kwakeithel in the Imphal West district and arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Maibam Arun alias Kumar Meitei, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 8 
There is no intrusion of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) into the State, said the Director General of Police P. Rajendran in Madurai on February 8. "Everything is under our control. The ‘Q’ Branch and the Coastal Security Group are very activ
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There is no intrusion of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) into the State, said the Director General of Police P. Rajendran in Madurai on February 8. "Everything is under our control. The ‘Q’ Branch and the Coastal Security Group are very active and there has been no intrusion," he told reporters.
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February - 8 
Three militants, suspected to be part of a group of seven infiltrators which had sneaked into the Indian side from Mendhar sector last week, were gunned down by Army and police in an encounter at Kasbrari in the Poonch district on February 8-afternoo
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Three militants, suspected to be part of a group of seven infiltrators which had sneaked into the Indian side from Mendhar sector last week, were gunned down by Army and police in an encounter at Kasbrari in the Poonch district on February 8-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. Three AK rifles, 10 magazines, 10 rounds, one Thoraya satellite telephone, two wireless sets and some documents were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. Three others had been killed earlier.
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February - 8 
Today the same team arrested three PULF activists, identified as Md, Julfiker Ali alias Nawaz, Md. Ali Hussain alias Yakir and Md. Abdul Rajak.
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Today the same team arrested three PULF activists, identified as Md, Julfiker Ali alias Nawaz, Md. Ali Hussain alias Yakir and Md. Abdul Rajak.
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February - 8 
Two unidentified militants were shot dead by unknown armed men at Sangaiporou and Khoyathong in Imphal West District on February 8-morning, PTI reports.
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Two unidentified militants were shot dead by unknown armed men at Sangaiporou and Khoyathong in Imphal West District on February 8-morning, PTI reports.
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February - 8 
A grenade explosion killed a 7-year old child, Jehanzaib, who was playing with it at his house in the Shati Kor locality of Gandab area in the Mohmand Agency on February 8, reported Daily Times.
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A grenade explosion killed a 7-year old child, Jehanzaib, who was playing with it at his house in the Shati Kor locality of Gandab area in the Mohmand Agency on February 8, reported Daily Times.
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February - 8 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) disagreed with Scotland Yard’s findings about Benazir Bhutto’s murder, claiming she was killed by an assassin’s bullet. "The party is still looking at the Scotland Yard report — however, it is difficult to agree with
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) disagreed with Scotland Yard’s findings about Benazir Bhutto’s murder, claiming she was killed by an assassin’s bullet. "The party is still looking at the Scotland Yard report — however, it is difficult to agree with its findings," PPP Information Secretary Sherry Rehman said. "We do believe that she was killed by an assassin’s bullet," she added. "This report gives us all the more reason to ask for an international probe at the UN level that looks into the hand that pulled the trigger, looks into the sponsorship and financiers behind it," she said.
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February - 8 
The Scotland Yard (SY) team investigating former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder ruled out on February 8 the possibility of her dying of a gunshot wound and concluded that she died of a head injury, according to Daily Times. The executive summ
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The Scotland Yard (SY) team investigating former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder ruled out on February 8 the possibility of her dying of a gunshot wound and concluded that she died of a head injury, according to Daily Times. The executive summary of the SY’s Metropolitan Police SO15 Counter Terrorism Command stated, "The only tenable cause for the rapidly fatal head injury in the case is that it occurred as a result of impact due to the effects of the bomb blast." It said Benazir’s only apparent injury was "a major trauma to the right side of the head". However, the report said the investigation was hampered by the lack of a detailed search of the crime scene, and the absence of an autopsy and recognised body recovery and victim identification processes. Nevertheless, it maintained, the evidence available was sufficient for reliable conclusions. The report said that lacking a full post-mortem examination, UK Home Office Pathologist Doctor Nathaniel Cary was unable to categorically exclude the possibility of a gunshot wound on the upper trunk or neck. "The blast caused a violent collision between her head and the escape hatch area of the vehicle, causing a severe and fatal head injury," AFP quoted the summary. It rejected the speculation that two people were involved in the attack, saying the same person had been the shooter and the bomber. CID Additional Inspector General Chaudhry Abdul Majeed told a press conference that the report had clarified that the "sunroof" in a bullet-proof vehicle was an emergency escape route, and was not meant for standing and waving.
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February - 8 
Maoists attacked Nepali Congress leaders and cadres and foiled a scheduled electoral mass meeting at Hat VDC in the Baitadi district on February 8. Cadres of the Maoist-affiliated Dalit Mukti Morcha showed black flags and started pelting stones towar
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Maoists attacked Nepali Congress leaders and cadres and foiled a scheduled electoral mass meeting at Hat VDC in the Baitadi district on February 8. Cadres of the Maoist-affiliated Dalit Mukti Morcha showed black flags and started pelting stones towards the meeting which was being addressed by the senior party leaders.
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February - 8 
A cadre of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction was killed on February 8 during a shootout between security forces and PBCP cadres at Bijnagar village in the Kushtia district, reports Daily Star. The slai
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A cadre of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction was killed on February 8 during a shootout between security forces and PBCP cadres at Bijnagar village in the Kushtia district, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist was identified as Akbar Ali of Naodapara in the Mirpur sub-district. A locally-made shutter gun and seven rounds of bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Police sources said that Akbar was an accused in 12 cases on different charges including murder.
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February - 8 
At Kattiaratan, another LTTE militant was killed by the troops.
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At Kattiaratan, another LTTE militant was killed by the troops.
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February - 8 
At Periyapanndivirichchan, the troops attacked a LTTE bunker and killed four militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also wounded in the incident.
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At Periyapanndivirichchan, the troops attacked a LTTE bunker and killed four militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also wounded in the incident.
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February - 8 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Sinnapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Sinnapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 8 
Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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February - 8 
Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 8.
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Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 8.
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February - 8 
LTTE militants hiding behind the Madhu Church premises, which have been declared a no-confrontation area, opened fire using 81-mm mortars towards the troops in the areas south of Madhu on February 8. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE militants hiding behind the Madhu Church premises, which have been declared a no-confrontation area, opened fire using 81-mm mortars towards the troops in the areas south of Madhu on February 8. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two LTTE militants moving ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district were fired upon and killed by the troops.
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On February 8, two LTTE militants moving ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district were fired upon and killed by the troops.
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February - 8 
One soldier received injuries due to the LTTE mortar fire in the Karpiththanmoddai area.
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One soldier received injuries due to the LTTE mortar fire in the Karpiththanmoddai area.
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February - 8 
The Army captured a one-square kilometre area to the south of Adampan Tank in the Mannar district after confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. 12 militants and two soldiers wer
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The Army captured a one-square kilometre area to the south of Adampan Tank in the Mannar district after confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. 12 militants and two soldiers were killed during the clashes. Five more soldiers sustained injuries in the operation.
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February - 8 
The LTTE militants launched mortar attacks on the densely populated Sampathnuwara village in the Vavuniya district on February 8, injuring one woman and a Home Guard.
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The LTTE militants launched mortar attacks on the densely populated Sampathnuwara village in the Vavuniya district on February 8, injuring one woman and a Home Guard.
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February - 8 
The troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed one militant. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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The troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed one militant. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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February - 8 
Troops after observing a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region fired small arms and Rocket Propeller Grenade towards them. Troops later confirmed that one militant was killed and the bunke
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Troops after observing a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region fired small arms and Rocket Propeller Grenade towards them. Troops later confirmed that one militant was killed and the bunker was destroyed.
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February - 8 
Troops after observing a movement of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area opened fire on them, killing two militants.
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Troops after observing a movement of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area opened fire on them, killing two militants.
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February - 8 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area. One soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area. One soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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February - 8 
Troops confronted another group of the LTTE in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least 10 militants.
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Troops confronted another group of the LTTE in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least 10 militants.
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February - 8 
Troops killed another LTTE militant a few metres ahead of the Nagarkovil FDL.
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Troops killed another LTTE militant a few metres ahead of the Nagarkovil FDL.
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February - 8 
Troops on duty at Kerathivu in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants aboard four boats to attack them as they opened fire towards the militants destroying one of their boats with four militants on board. Th
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Troops on duty at Kerathivu in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants aboard four boats to attack them as they opened fire towards the militants destroying one of their boats with four militants on board. Three remaining boats managed to escape towards Pooneryn lagoon. Details are awaited.
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February - 8 
Two LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle between the two sides in the Janakapura area. 10 militants and a soldier were also injured during the gun battle.
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Two LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle between the two sides in the Janakapura area. 10 militants and a soldier were also injured during the gun battle.
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February - 8 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by naval troops in the jungles of Peraru in Trincomalee district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the two slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, four filled magazines, two micro pistols and two maga
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by naval troops in the jungles of Peraru in Trincomalee district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the two slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, four filled magazines, two micro pistols and two magazines with ammunition, two packs, two claymore mines, two anti personnel mines, five detonators and a few cyanide capsules.
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February - 8 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an encounter at Villattikulam. Three soldiers also sustained injuries during the confrontation.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an encounter at Villattikulam. Three soldiers also sustained injuries during the confrontation.
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February - 8 
Two more soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of an APM at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 8.
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Two more soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of an APM at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 8.
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February - 8 
Two more soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Two more soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 9 
An encounter was reported between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kutub under Jamankira police station limits in the Sambalpur district on February 9, reports New Indian
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An encounter was reported between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kutub under Jamankira police station limits in the Sambalpur district on February 9, reports New Indian Express. The encounter occurred as a small group of Maoists attacked the CRPF camp located in the Badibahal Forest under Badrama Reserve Forest area. The Maoists later fled as the CRPF soldiers opened retaliatory fire. There was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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February - 9 
Security forces arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Heirom Santikumar Meitei alias Ipacha from Khongman Atom Leirak on February 9 (today).
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Security forces arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Heirom Santikumar Meitei alias Ipacha from Khongman Atom Leirak on February 9 (today).
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February - 9 
Sentinel reports that two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres, Dharma Barua and Simanta Gogoi, were arrested by Sonari police on February 9 near the Abhoipur area in the Sivasagar district on charges of extorting INR 200000 from a businessman, Kabir Ahme
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Sentinel reports that two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres, Dharma Barua and Simanta Gogoi, were arrested by Sonari police on February 9 near the Abhoipur area in the Sivasagar district on charges of extorting INR 200000 from a businessman, Kabir Ahmed. The SULFA men had allegedly served Ahmed extortion notices on ULFA letter-heads, which also had the seal of the militant group.
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February - 9 
25 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide attack on an election rally in Pakistan at Nakai near Charsadda town in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 9, reports The Hindu. Senior Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khatt
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25 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide attack on an election rally in Pakistan at Nakai near Charsadda town in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 9, reports The Hindu. Senior Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak, who was addressing the gathering, escaped unhurt. The Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz Khan said, “I have been told that most probably it was a suicide attack.” No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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February - 9 
15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed during a gun battle between the twos sides at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 9, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Seven soldiers were
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15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed during a gun battle between the twos sides at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 9, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Seven soldiers were also injured.
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February - 9 
During another confrontation between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed three militants.
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During another confrontation between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed three militants.
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February - 9 
On February 9, six soldiers were wounded in the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine (APM) and one booby trap in the Mullikulam and Talaivankulam areas of Mannar district.
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On February 9, six soldiers were wounded in the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine (APM) and one booby trap in the Mullikulam and Talaivankulam areas of Mannar district.
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February - 9 
On February 9, troops killed four LTTE militants during separate encounters in the Chettukulam, Ittikandal and Nedunkandal areas.
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On February 9, troops killed four LTTE militants during separate encounters in the Chettukulam, Ittikandal and Nedunkandal areas.
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February - 9 
One soldier was killed and five others wounded during a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed and five others wounded during a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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February - 9 
Six soldiers were killed during three separate incidents at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Six soldiers were killed during three separate incidents at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 9 
The Special Task Force personnel confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kodamadu in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines and one hand grena
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The Special Task Force personnel confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kodamadu in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines and one hand grenade from the area.
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February - 9 
The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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February - 9 
The troops launched two separate attacks on the LTTE militants at Periyapantrichurichchan and killed three militants.
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The troops launched two separate attacks on the LTTE militants at Periyapantrichurichchan and killed three militants.
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February - 9 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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February - 9 
Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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February - 9 
Three more soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire directed towards the troops at Kattikulam area in the Mannar district on February 9.
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Three more soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire directed towards the troops at Kattikulam area in the Mannar district on February 9.
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February - 9 
Three separate attacks launched by the troops at LTTE militants operating in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district caused the death of three militants.
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Three separate attacks launched by the troops at LTTE militants operating in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district caused the death of three militants.
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February - 10 
A ‘commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Mohammad Fareed Achakzai alias Usman of Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province, was killed in an encounter with the SFs in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, Superintendent of
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A ‘commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Mohammad Fareed Achakzai alias Usman of Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province, was killed in an encounter with the SFs in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, Superintendent of Police, said Achakzai was directly involved in the two Sopore killings that had, of late, created panic in the Dooru area.
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February - 10 
Assam Police foiled a plan of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to hijack a plane from Guwahati airport to Pakistan and arrested three persons on February 10 for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy, UNI reports. ULFA’s 709th battalio
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Assam Police foiled a plan of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to hijack a plane from Guwahati airport to Pakistan and arrested three persons on February 10 for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy, UNI reports. ULFA’s 709th battalion’s Manoj Tamuly alias Randip Baruah alias Kamal Das alias Haloi alias Pathak and his fiancee Dharitri Sarma, also an ULFA militant, were arrested from Panjabari Bagorbori area of Guwahati. During interrogation, Manoj confessed that the ULFA had planned to hijack a plane from Borjhar and to take it to Pakistan. “I have had my training on plane hijack in Bagsa district under R. K. Ahmed, an Afghanistani,” Manoj said, adding that, “We have also been assigned to assassinate three non-political leaders of the State who are vocal against the ULFA’s theory of independent Asom.” Based on his confession, a prominent advocate Nekibur Zaman was also arrested. The house of a human rights activist, Lachit Bardoloi, was raided while a television journalist Pradeep Gogoi was arrested from Tinsukia.
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February - 10 
Baksa district police arrested six NDFB militants on February 10-night in connection with the abduction of Dipak Sikharia, a Class X student of the Don Bosco School. Two of the outfit’s members were arrested on Saturday. However, the boy is still unt
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Baksa district police arrested six NDFB militants on February 10-night in connection with the abduction of Dipak Sikharia, a Class X student of the Don Bosco School. Two of the outfit’s members were arrested on Saturday. However, the boy is still untraced.
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February - 10 
Hanief Khan, a ‘Divisional Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was among the two militants killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Noorpora village of Pulwama district on February 10-evening, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Hanief Khan, a ‘Divisional Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was among the two militants killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Noorpora village of Pulwama district on February 10-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. His accomplice has been identified as Javed Ahmad Malik alias Mussaub-ul-Islam. One AK-56 rifle, one rifle and four damaged mobile phones were recovered from the encounter site. Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir), Hemant Kumar Lohia, said that Hanief Khan was ‘Divisional Commander’ in south Kashmir and he was simultaneously operating as the organisation's ‘Financial Chief’ in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, Khan was involved in about 20 killings since 1990. According to a statement from the Hizb spokesman, Ehsan Illahi, HM chief Syed Salahuddin has immediately appointed Gazi Rafi-ud-din as the organisation's new ‘Divisional Commander’ for south Kashmir.
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February - 10 
In the early hours of February 10, six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants suspected to be involved in the terrorist attacks on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre in Rampur (January 1, 2008) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in
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In the early hours of February 10, six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants suspected to be involved in the terrorist attacks on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre in Rampur (January 1, 2008) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore (December 28, 2005), were arrested from Rampur and capital Lucknow by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Police, reports The Hindu. While eight persons, including seven CRPF personnel, were killed in the Rampur attack, a lone scientist was killed and few others injured in the Bangalore attack. Fahim Ahmed Ansari alias Abu Zaraar alias Saquib, Mohammad Sharif alias Mohammad Anwar and Jang Bahadur alias Baba were arrested in Rampur around 12.15a.m. (IST) and Mohammad Sabahuddin alias Abu Qasim alias Sameer Singh, Amar Singh alias Abu Zaar and Abu Osama alias Aavesh, were detained at the Charbagh Railway Station tempo stand in Lucknow around 6.30a.m. The Uttar Pradesh Director-General of Police Vikram Singh said Pakistan nationals Abu Zaar and Abu Osama, who played a major role in the Rampur and Bangalore attacks, had planned terrorist attacks at Churchgate in Mumbai, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Army convoys in Rampur and Bareilly. He further said that the Bangalore and Mumbai police were informed about the arrests and a joint interrogation would be held soon. Initial interrogation revealed that before the Rampur attack, the terrorists were given training in intelligence gathering and handling explosives for about a month by Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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February - 10 
Manipur Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) activist who was working as a “tax collector” on the National Highway 39, reports Nagaland Post. He was later identified as one Machinao Remi Tangkhul of Phungya
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Manipur Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) activist who was working as a “tax collector” on the National Highway 39, reports Nagaland Post. He was later identified as one Machinao Remi Tangkhul of Phungyar village in the Ukhrul district. Interrogation revealed that Machinao was an active member of the NSCN-IM and had undergone training at Poulu Golliti in Nagaland in 2007.
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February - 10 
Manipur Police arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Wangkheimayum Boy Singh, at Yairipok Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district. Wangkheimayum later disclosed that he joined the outfit in November 2005 and had collected INR 1,12,000 as party fund
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Manipur Police arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Wangkheimayum Boy Singh, at Yairipok Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district. Wangkheimayum later disclosed that he joined the outfit in November 2005 and had collected INR 1,12,000 as party fund which he handed over to one Rocky, who is the Thoubal district ‘commander’ of the outfit.
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February - 10 
One India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel, Mohammed Tamol, who was said to have joined the force after surrendering from a militant group, was killed by unidentified militants on February 10 at Sangaiyumpham in the Thoubal district.
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One India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel, Mohammed Tamol, who was said to have joined the force after surrendering from a militant group, was killed by unidentified militants on February 10 at Sangaiyumpham in the Thoubal district.
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February - 10 
STF official said that Mohammad Sabahuddin, one of the six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists arrested on February 9, revealed that the plan to attack the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bangalore was abandoned due to tight security. Sabah
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STF official said that Mohammad Sabahuddin, one of the six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists arrested on February 9, revealed that the plan to attack the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bangalore was abandoned due to tight security. Sabahuddin had reportedly conducted a recce of the ISRO around the same time when the Indian Institute of Science was attacked.
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February - 10 
The Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants snatched six Electors’ Photo Identity Cards from the villagers at Labancherra in the Chawmanu area of Dhalai district on February 10.
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The Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants snatched six Electors’ Photo Identity Cards from the villagers at Labancherra in the Chawmanu area of Dhalai district on February 10.
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February - 10 
The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified two districts in Chhattisgarh — Dantewada and Bijapur — for fast-track implementation of the centrally sponsored development schemes to deal with the left-wi
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The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified two districts in Chhattisgarh — Dantewada and Bijapur — for fast-track implementation of the centrally sponsored development schemes to deal with the left-wing insurgency, reports The Hindu. The IMG, which was established by the MHA to deal with various aspects of the Maoist problem, met in New Delhi last week to review the pace of development in the affected districts of various States. It decided to pick these two districts for speedier implementation of the developmental schemes. The Central schemes to be implemented at a faster pace include Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Indira Awas Yojana, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Scheme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Integrated Child Development Scheme. The meeting also decided to expedite the clearance process for the developmental schemes.
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February - 10 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) rejected a call given by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) for broad based unity among Nagas and a halt to the fratricidal strife, according to Assam Trib
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) rejected a call given by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) for broad based unity among Nagas and a halt to the fratricidal strife, according to Assam Tribune. In a joint statement, the NSCN-K leadership, Chairman S. S. Khaplang, General Secretary N. Kitovi Zimomi and armed wing chief Kholi Konyak, said the task of unification was a step towards stopping bloodshed and install a sense of hope. It also added that unification should not be jeopardised by ulterior motives and called upon Nagas to uphold the sacred cause, it said. However, the NSCN-IM rejected the unification process initiated by its defectors led by Azheto Chophy, charging them with extortion and kidnapping for ransom in Dimapur town in the name of Naga unification.
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February - 10 
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on February 10-night arrested two persons for their role in the January 1, 2008 terrorist attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre in Rampur, reports The Hindu. They were
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The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on February 10-night arrested two persons for their role in the January 1, 2008 terrorist attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre in Rampur, reports The Hindu. They were identified as Mohammad Kausar Farooqui of Kunda in the Pratapgarh district and his accomplice Gulab of Baheri in the Bareilly district. Arms and explosives used in the attack were reportedly kept in their houses.
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February - 10 
Police arrested a suicide bomber, identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, a 20-year old Afghan national, from the Shahkas area of Jamrud tehsil (administrative division) in the Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 10 an
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Police arrested a suicide bomber, identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, a 20-year old Afghan national, from the Shahkas area of Jamrud tehsil (administrative division) in the Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 10 and recovered an explosive jacket, wire and fuses from his possession, Daily Times reported.
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February - 10 
Security forces (SFs) arrested at least 31 suspected militants during the ongoing military operation in the Kabal tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 10, sources told Daily Times. T
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Security forces (SFs) arrested at least 31 suspected militants during the ongoing military operation in the Kabal tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 10, sources told Daily Times. The SFs also recovered five hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, one repeater, two pistols, seven shotguns and 359 rounds. Sources added that the SFs later set ablaze the houses of two militant commanders.
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February - 10 
The security agencies on February 10 arrested 40 people suspected to be activists of banned militant organisations. Sources told Daily Times that the operation was launched after the list of militant activists was revised by security agencies after t
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The security agencies on February 10 arrested 40 people suspected to be activists of banned militant organisations. Sources told Daily Times that the operation was launched after the list of militant activists was revised by security agencies after the suicide attack outside the Lahore High Court on January 10. The Ghaziabad police arrested 30 men from a rented house near Muhammadpura railway crossing. Separately, police raided the RA Bazaar and arrested seven suspects. The arrested belonged to the banned Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and were allegedly involved in the Rawalpindi blast. During another raid in Saddar Bazaar, police arrested three members of the LeJ. The Mughalpura Superintendent of Police, P. Sajjad Manj, said Rustam Ali, who was a member of the proscribed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), owned the house. However, he escaped the raid. Two Kalashnikovs, three 222s, a shotgun and rifles were seized from them.
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February - 10 
Kantipuronline reports that the YCL cadres set ablaze a post set up by the Rautahat District Development Committee to collect revenue near Dhansarpur of East-West Highway on February 10-night. YCL Rautahat coordinator, Devendra Pattel, said the post
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Kantipuronline reports that the YCL cadres set ablaze a post set up by the Rautahat District Development Committee to collect revenue near Dhansarpur of East-West Highway on February 10-night. YCL Rautahat coordinator, Devendra Pattel, said the post was vandalised as it had been collecting revenue irregularly.
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February - 10 
11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Sirukulam, Karampaikkulam, Adampan and Parappakandal areas of Mannar district on February 10, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Sirukulam, Karampaikkulam, Adampan and Parappakandal areas of Mannar district on February 10, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran had no option but to give up arms and join the political mainstream as the Sri Lankan forces were marching ahead remarkably against the outfit, Army Chief Sarath Fonseka said. "
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran had no option but to give up arms and join the political mainstream as the Sri Lankan forces were marching ahead remarkably against the outfit, Army Chief Sarath Fonseka said. "LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran should realise that he cannot go ahead with his military campaign. They have no option other than to give up their struggle and enter the political mainstream," he told the state-run Sunday Observer published on February 10. Fonseka said that the LTTE was now confined only to two districts in the North and the outfit was running out of men and material to stand before the advancing Army.
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February - 10 
Troops opened fire towards a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Sivarayankulam area of Vavuniya and killed three militants on February 10.
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Troops opened fire towards a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Sivarayankulam area of Vavuniya and killed three militants on February 10.
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February - 11 
A militant of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Biren alias Manggal of Keibul Mayai Leikai, was found shot dead on February 11 at Hiyanglam Lai Panganba under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district.
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A militant of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Biren alias Manggal of Keibul Mayai Leikai, was found shot dead on February 11 at Hiyanglam Lai Panganba under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district.
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February - 11 
A van driver, Heigrujam Mono alias Ibomcha, of Arong Heibong Makhong, was shot dead on February 11-night by unidentified militants at Phoubakchao under Mayang Imphal police station in the Imphal West district. According to Mono’s family, he was abduc
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A van driver, Heigrujam Mono alias Ibomcha, of Arong Heibong Makhong, was shot dead on February 11-night by unidentified militants at Phoubakchao under Mayang Imphal police station in the Imphal West district. According to Mono’s family, he was abducted from his home by several unidentified persons who claimed to be cadres of an underground group on February 7-evening.
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February - 11 
A zonal secretary belonging to the Praja Prathighatana faction for Khammam-Warangal region was killed in an encounter with the police in Venkatapuram forests in Allapalli police station limits in the Khammam district on February 11, reports The Hindu
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A zonal secretary belonging to the Praja Prathighatana faction for Khammam-Warangal region was killed in an encounter with the police in Venkatapuram forests in Allapalli police station limits in the Khammam district on February 11, reports The Hindu. Shahnaz Kasim, the Assistant Superintendent of Police, said that two cell phones, four SIM cards, kitbags, a spring field rifle, one 8 mm rifle were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 11 
According to a delayed report, police arrested a youth, Abhinash Gogoi, from Panichokua area under Pulibor Police Station in the Jorhat district on February 11-night for alleged links with the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Assam Trib
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According to a delayed report, police arrested a youth, Abhinash Gogoi, from Panichokua area under Pulibor Police Station in the Jorhat district on February 11-night for alleged links with the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Assam Tribune reports that Gogoi, who hails from Merapani in the Golaghat district, was arrested while he was staying at a relative’s house.
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February - 11 
Four persons, including an Assam Police Battalion soldier, were killed and two more injured when Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a convoy of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) officials 20-km from Umrangsu in the North Cach
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Four persons, including an Assam Police Battalion soldier, were killed and two more injured when Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a convoy of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) officials 20-km from Umrangsu in the North Cachar Hills district on February 11, Telegraph reports. Police said three vehicles from NEEPCO’s Umrangsu-based colony were on their way to the power house escorting five employees for their evening shift when the ambush occurred. One Assam Police Battalion trooper has been reported missing after the incident.
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February - 11 
Human rights activist and member of the People’s Consultative Group, Lachit Bordoloi, was arrested by police from Moranhat in the Sibsagar district on February 11 on the charge of being part of a ULFA plan to highjack an aircraft from Guwahati to Pak
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Human rights activist and member of the People’s Consultative Group, Lachit Bordoloi, was arrested by police from Moranhat in the Sibsagar district on February 11 on the charge of being part of a ULFA plan to highjack an aircraft from Guwahati to Pakistan.
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February - 11 
Leaders of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s Tea Cell and the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha called on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 11 to apprise him of their apprehensions about Maoist infiltrating the tea estates and instigating the Adiva
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Leaders of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s Tea Cell and the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha called on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 11 to apprise him of their apprehensions about Maoist infiltrating the tea estates and instigating the Adivasi community. The delegation said the State’s security would be threatened if the trend was not immediately checked. The chairman of the Tea Cell, Bhagirat Karan, said his organisation had received information about Maoists sneaking into the tea estates. The police also suspect a link between Maoists and the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) in Assam.
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February - 11 
Police arrested five Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Abdul Qayoom Bhat alias Kelli, Nazir Ahmad Rather alias Afridi, Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, Sharief-ud-Din Wani and Feroz Ahmad Dar from Pampore and recovered some sophisticated weapons from their posse
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Police arrested five Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Abdul Qayoom Bhat alias Kelli, Nazir Ahmad Rather alias Afridi, Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, Sharief-ud-Din Wani and Feroz Ahmad Dar from Pampore and recovered some sophisticated weapons from their possession. The seizure included one AK 47 rifle, one AK 56 rifle, seven AK magazines, 151 rounds of ammunition, one Chinese Pistol, eight rounds of Pistol ammunition, one pistol magazine, four grenades, one 100 gms PEK ready-made IED and one Detonator, one UMG, 80 rounds of UMG ammunition, and 94 rounds of AK Ammunition.
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February - 11 
Police arrested four extortionists, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, and seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from their possession at Dimapur on February 11, PTI reports. The four accused, including the N
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Police arrested four extortionists, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, and seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from their possession at Dimapur on February 11, PTI reports. The four accused, including the NSCN-K cadre, were arrested from the Marowari Patti area while they were extorting money from a businessman.
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February - 11 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at village Sarhuti under the jurisdiction of Mendhar police station in the Poonch district, Daily Excelsior reported. A fourth militant, however, is reporte
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at village Sarhuti under the jurisdiction of Mendhar police station in the Poonch district, Daily Excelsior reported. A fourth militant, however, is reported to have escaped from the incident site. SFs also recovered three AK rifles, one pistol, eight AK magazines, 35 rounds, one radio set, one mobile telephone with SIM card, two rucksacks, some eatables, explosives and documents from the incident site. With this, nine militants, including six infiltrators, have been killed in the past one week in Mendhar sector.
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February - 11 
Shillong Times reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) is reportedly continuing its recruitment despite its agreements with the Union Government. An unnamed NSCN-K spokesman told the media in Guwahati that the 39 b
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Shillong Times reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) is reportedly continuing its recruitment despite its agreements with the Union Government. An unnamed NSCN-K spokesman told the media in Guwahati that the 39 boys from Arunachal Pradesh were not taken as hostage by them, rather they had volunteered to participate in their recruitment drive. The spokesman also claimed that all the 39 boys, who had come to join NSCN-K ranks on their own had been scanned and those found ineligible because of being underage were sent back home
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February - 11 
Six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by police on February 11 in connection with the kidnapping of a student, Dipak Sikaria. Police source said that kidnappers had demanded INR 10 crore for his release
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Six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by police on February 11 in connection with the kidnapping of a student, Dipak Sikaria. Police source said that kidnappers had demanded INR 10 crore for his release
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February - 11 
Suspected militants shot dead a former cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Sorokhaibam Tomba alias Surjit, on February 11 at his home at Singjamei Sorokhaibam Leikai under Singjamei police station, accordin
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Suspected militants shot dead a former cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Sorokhaibam Tomba alias Surjit, on February 11 at his home at Singjamei Sorokhaibam Leikai under Singjamei police station, according to Imphal Free Press.
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February - 11 
The Commander of the 27th battalion of ULFA, Keshav Hazarika, Lieutenant Biraj Phukan and sergeant major Kumud Bordoloi, surrendered along with several others at Dinjan army base on February 11. Wife of Keshav Hazarika, Meenakshi Hazarika, reportedly
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The Commander of the 27th battalion of ULFA, Keshav Hazarika, Lieutenant Biraj Phukan and sergeant major Kumud Bordoloi, surrendered along with several others at Dinjan army base on February 11. Wife of Keshav Hazarika, Meenakshi Hazarika, reportedly surrendered in absentia. 28 militants of various outfits, including two from the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and two from the Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KNLF) also surrendered with a huge cache of arms and ammunition.
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February - 11 
The Hindu reports that in an attempt to counter the Maoist insurgency in some of the districts in the Malnad region of Karnataka, the Union Government will provide better road connectivity to habitations that have a population of less than 500. Some
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The Hindu reports that in an attempt to counter the Maoist insurgency in some of the districts in the Malnad region of Karnataka, the Union Government will provide better road connectivity to habitations that have a population of less than 500. Some of these habitations have been identified as "special pockets" and are reportedly visited by the Maoists to attract people to their movement. Acting on a proposal of the Karnataka Government, the Union Government has reportedly agreed to provide INR 5.37 billion as a special financial package to build motorable roads connecting the habitations with the main roads in a radius of around 25 kilometres. The districts which will benefit from the scheme include Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Chikmagalur and Hassan. The Karnataka Government has also sought inclusion of Shimoga as the topography of the district is identical with the neighbouring Chikmagalur.
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February - 11 
The Tamil Nadu Police on February 11 arrested an alleged supplier of explosives to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and seized from him 100 detonators, 83 gelatine sticks and 10 metres of fuse wire, reports Times of India. The man had been
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The Tamil Nadu Police on February 11 arrested an alleged supplier of explosives to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and seized from him 100 detonators, 83 gelatine sticks and 10 metres of fuse wire, reports Times of India. The man had been shuttling between Tiruchirapalli and Pudukottai to procure the explosive substances, including gelatine sticks, Tamil Nadu Police's 'Q' Branch Inspector Thiagarajan, who arrested him, told reporters.
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February - 11 
The toll of militants in the Kashmir Valley has decreased and presently it is less than thousand which is the lowest since inception of militancy, according to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). "According to our intelligence inputs, present nu
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The toll of militants in the Kashmir Valley has decreased and presently it is less than thousand which is the lowest since inception of militancy, according to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). "According to our intelligence inputs, present number of militants in the Valley is 450," M. S. Gupta, the Inspector General (Operations) of CRPF said. Gupta said the inclusion of local youth in militancy has also decreased up to minimum. "This year the local recruitment in militancy was very minimal, 30 – 40 in entire Valley", he stated.
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February - 11 
Three Islamist militants with suspected links to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were killed and three others were arrested in an encounter with security forces at Binajuli village under Agia police outpost in the Goalpara district on
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Three Islamist militants with suspected links to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were killed and three others were arrested in an encounter with security forces at Binajuli village under Agia police outpost in the Goalpara district on February 11, PTI reports. Telegraph added that the three slain militants were identified as Sonowar Ali, Abu Sadique and Zahanoor Ali. The militants arrested were identified as Alauddin Sheikh, Sabuddin Sheikh and Habib Basumatary. All of them hailed from different villages in the Goalpara district and were providing logistic support to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The security forces also recovered a 9 mm pistol, a magazine with five rounds of ammunition, two hand-grenades, a local pistol and several documents from them.
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February - 11 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman said two AK rifles, three under barrel grenade launchers and four hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site. The slain militants were identified as ‘district commander’ Zahoor Ahmad Ganai a.k.a. Firdous and Nazir Ahmed Parry, according to Tribune.
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February - 11 
Unidentified militants assaulted and severely injured, Ajit Debbarma, a divisional member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Khowai in the West Tripura district on February 11, according to Tripurainfo. Sources said that a gro
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Unidentified militants assaulted and severely injured, Ajit Debbarma, a divisional member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Khowai in the West Tripura district on February 11, according to Tripurainfo. Sources said that a group of militants blockaded their road near Baramaidan area of the Khowai subdivision and started assaulting them up with baton and threatened them with dire consequences if they did not stop working for the CPI-M.
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February - 11 
A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with army troops in the Tank district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 11, reportedly when he was about to throw a hand-grenade at the soldiers, according to Dawn. Army officials said
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A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with army troops in the Tank district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 11, reportedly when he was about to throw a hand-grenade at the soldiers, according to Dawn. Army officials said the soldiers were attacked when they challenged a group of militants trying to plant a bomb along the Tank-Wana road near Patar village. The officials said two other militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 11 
At least 10 people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a teenaged suicide bomber blew himself up amidst a gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) and tribal Lashkar (force) at Mirali in North Waziristan on February 11, The News repo
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At least 10 people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a teenaged suicide bomber blew himself up amidst a gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) and tribal Lashkar (force) at Mirali in North Waziristan on February 11, The News reported. President of the North Waziristan chapter of the ANP, Haji Anwar Shah, was among the dead. Witnesses told The News from Mirali, the second biggest town after the regional headquarters Miramshah, that a suicide bomber blew himself up when the party workers reached Eedak village where armed men of the tribal Lashkar were manning a checkpoint set up on the main Bannu-Miramshah road to search vehicles carrying goods to Afghanistan. The attacker was reported to be travelling with the ANP activists from Tappi to Mirali where they had gone as part of their election campaign. The tribal Lashkar was recently raised by the Dawar tribes-people to evict foreign militants from their area, which according to them, provoked military operations by the Pakistani security forces and caused them multiple hardships.
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February - 11 
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin was abducted along with his bodyguard and driver in the Jamrud sub-district of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, according to Dawn. "He is missing and
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin was abducted along with his bodyguard and driver in the Jamrud sub-district of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, according to Dawn. "He is missing and we believe that he has been kidnapped," a security official said. A political administration official in Jamrud confirmed the incident, but said that the administration had no prior information about his visit. "We had no prior information of his travel. The ambassador would never inform us whenever he travelled to or from Afghanistan," said deputy administrator of Landi Kotal Ahmad Khan Orakzai. Officials said they had blocked the highway, set up check-posts and started searching for the Ambassador. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the kidnapping and the Ambassador’s cell-phone was reportedly not responding.
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February - 11 
Security forces on February 11 captured Taliban commander Mullah Mansoor Dadullah along with five other Taliban militants after a gun-battle in the Gowal Ismailzai village of Qila Saifullah district (near the Afghan border) in Balochistan, according
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Security forces on February 11 captured Taliban commander Mullah Mansoor Dadullah along with five other Taliban militants after a gun-battle in the Gowal Ismailzai village of Qila Saifullah district (near the Afghan border) in Balochistan, according to Dawn. He is the younger brother of Taliban commander Mullah Dadullah, who was killed in a clash with the US-led forces in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in May 2007. "Mansoor Dadullah is alive, but he is injured and in the custody of the authorities along with five other Taliban who too have received injuries," caretaker Interior Minister Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Nawaz said. A senior military official told AP that Dadullah died of his wounds on the way to hospital, but army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas denied the claim, Daily Times reported. Lieutenant Colonel David Accetta, the top US military spokesman in Afghanistan, said he could not confirm the report. Mullah Mansoor succeeded his brother as commander, but was removed from the post, and subsequently from the Taliban movement itself, after some time following differences with Mullah Omar. He was later arrested by the Afghan government, but released in a swap when Taliban abducted 30 people, including an Italian journalist.
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February - 11 
Six security force personnel were injured in an explosion near Dera Bugti in the Balochistan province on February 11, according to Dawn. Police sources said the remote-controlled explosive device had been placed by a road and it exploded when a vehic
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Six security force personnel were injured in an explosion near Dera Bugti in the Balochistan province on February 11, according to Dawn. Police sources said the remote-controlled explosive device had been placed by a road and it exploded when a vehicle carrying personnel of the Bhombor Rifles, a wing of the Frontier Corps, was passing. A spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 11 
Around 100 cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) disrupted a programme organised by the Nepali Congress on February 11 in the Rupakot Village Development Committee area of the Tanahu district, according to Nepal News. They also assaulted the for
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Around 100 cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) disrupted a programme organised by the Nepali Congress on February 11 in the Rupakot Village Development Committee area of the Tanahu district, according to Nepal News. They also assaulted the former minister and Nepali Congress leader, Govinda Raj Joshi, and vandalised the podium erected there. Subsequently, a clash ensued between the Nepali Congress workers and YCL cadres. However, no casualty was reported in the clash.
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February - 11 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by his rivals within the outfit Sonakandi village in the Santhia sub-district of Pabna district on February 11, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist was identifie
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by his rivals within the outfit Sonakandi village in the Santhia sub-district of Pabna district on February 11, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist was identified as Mohammed Farman Ali, accused in several cases including murder and robbery.
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February - 11 
Security forces in two separate raids on February 11 recovered a large number of firearms and ammunition from the Mohalchhari and Dighinala sub-districts of the Khagrachhari district. While a sub-machine gun (SMG), a .303 rifle, a Belgium-made single
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Security forces in two separate raids on February 11 recovered a large number of firearms and ammunition from the Mohalchhari and Dighinala sub-districts of the Khagrachhari district. While a sub-machine gun (SMG), a .303 rifle, a Belgium-made single barrel breech loading gun, a locally-made single barrel breech loading gun, a grenade, SMG magazines and at least 2,000 bullets of different types of firearms were recovered from the remote Bangamura village in Mohalchhari, an army team recovered two foreign-made single barrel breech loading gun, a grenade, 100 bullets and some documents from Kamukkapara. However, no one was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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February - 11 
A 14-year-old boy, Sinnarasa Seedaran, was killed and a Special Task Force trooper was wounded by LTTE militants in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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A 14-year-old boy, Sinnarasa Seedaran, was killed and a Special Task Force trooper was wounded by LTTE militants in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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February - 11 
At Kokkuthuduvai, during a clash with the LTTE cadres the troops killed four militants while destroying one of their bunkers.
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At Kokkuthuduvai, during a clash with the LTTE cadres the troops killed four militants while destroying one of their bunkers.
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February - 11 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 10 soldiers were killed during a gun-battle between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 11, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops destroyed 12 LTTE
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 10 soldiers were killed during a gun-battle between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 11, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops destroyed 12 LTTE bunkers and also injured an unspecified number of militants. 25 soldiers were reportedly injured in the incident.
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February - 11 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Mullikulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed three LTTE militants. One soldier was wounded in the incident.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Mullikulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed three LTTE militants. One soldier was wounded in the incident.
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February - 11 
Elsewhere at Udayanathankulam, troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker, killing at least eight militants.
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Elsewhere at Udayanathankulam, troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker, killing at least eight militants.
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February - 11 
Further, on February 11, two police personnel, one Sub Inspector and one Constable, were killed due to the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine at Suduwendrapilaw in the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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Further, on February 11, two police personnel, one Sub Inspector and one Constable, were killed due to the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine at Suduwendrapilaw in the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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February - 11 
LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Palleadyirakkam area north of Madhu Junction on February 11, injuring one trooper.
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LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Palleadyirakkam area north of Madhu Junction on February 11, injuring one trooper.
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February - 11 
One LTTE militant was killed when the troops attacked the outfit’s positions ahead of the FDL in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two soldiers were also injured.
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One LTTE militant was killed when the troops attacked the outfit’s positions ahead of the FDL in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two soldiers were also injured.
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February - 11 
Police personnel on duty on the Trincomalee–Vakarai road recovered 100 anti personnel mines, 3000 T-56 ammunition and ten 40-mm cartridges buried closer to the 73rd km post.
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Police personnel on duty on the Trincomalee–Vakarai road recovered 100 anti personnel mines, 3000 T-56 ammunition and ten 40-mm cartridges buried closer to the 73rd km post.
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February - 11 
Separately, the troops killed eight more LTTE militants and destroyed two of their bunkers during another encounter at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Janakapura area.
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Separately, the troops killed eight more LTTE militants and destroyed two of their bunkers during another encounter at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Janakapura area.
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February - 11 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops during two separate clashes between the two sides in the area south of A-9 in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district on February 11.
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops during two separate clashes between the two sides in the area south of A-9 in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district on February 11.
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February - 11 
The dead body of a soldier who went missing during operations was found by the troops from the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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The dead body of a soldier who went missing during operations was found by the troops from the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 11 
The troops during a raid on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district killed four militants.
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The troops during a raid on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district killed four militants.
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February - 11 
The troops killed five LTTE militants during an encounter at Periyapandirichchan in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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The troops killed five LTTE militants during an encounter at Periyapandirichchan in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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February - 11 
The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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February - 11 
The troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Sirukulam, Karampaikkulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district and killed five of them.
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The troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Sirukulam, Karampaikkulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district and killed five of them.
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February - 11 
Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar fire towards the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier sustained injuries in the same area due to the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device.
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Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar fire towards the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier sustained injuries in the same area due to the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device.
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February - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the ar
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Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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February - 12 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant suspected to have been involved in the abduction of Food Corporation of India (FCI) official P.C. Ram was arrested at Guwahati on February 12, Telegraph reports. He was identified as Champak Sharma of
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant suspected to have been involved in the abduction of Food Corporation of India (FCI) official P.C. Ram was arrested at Guwahati on February 12, Telegraph reports. He was identified as Champak Sharma of Burajan village in the Kamrup district. An unnamed police officer said that the militant was an aide of Hira Sarania, ‘commander’ of ULFA’s 709th Battalion. Police also recovered an M20 pistol, ammunition, five kg of RDX and bomb-making materials from his rented house.
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February - 12 
Arrested ULFA militant Manoj Tamuly confessed before the police that the outfit had hatched the conspiracy to hijack a plane during a meeting at a restaurant in the Karol Bagh area of national capital New Delhi sometime in December 2007 with an Inter
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Arrested ULFA militant Manoj Tamuly confessed before the police that the outfit had hatched the conspiracy to hijack a plane during a meeting at a restaurant in the Karol Bagh area of national capital New Delhi sometime in December 2007 with an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent. He also disclosed that "ULFA rebels Akash Thapa, Vikram, Bhagin and Bhaskar Rajbongshi were also present at the meeting."
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February - 12 
At least five Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were injured in an encounter with a team of Gadchiroli district police on February 12-evening in the forest area of Kotni under Kasansur sub-police station in Etapalli tehsil (revenue division), reports
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At least five Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were injured in an encounter with a team of Gadchiroli district police on February 12-evening in the forest area of Kotni under Kasansur sub-police station in Etapalli tehsil (revenue division), reports Times of India. A small cache of arms including a rifle, three Bharmars (manually loading guns), three kilograms of explosives, a hand grenade, 41 live cartridges, 300 feet long wire, along with pittus (backpacks), uniforms, literature and medicines were recovered from the site.
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February - 12 
At least three suspected militants, believed to be cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), were killed in a gun-battle with cadres of another militant group near Sinam Kom village in the Saikul subdivision o
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At least three suspected militants, believed to be cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), were killed in a gun-battle with cadres of another militant group near Sinam Kom village in the Saikul subdivision of Senapati district on February 12, according to Imphal Free Press. The attackers also took away three AK-type rifles from the deceased.
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February - 12 
IANS reports that security force (SF) personnel on February 12-evening averted an attempt by the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to ambush the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Mahendra Karma, in the Dantewa
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IANS reports that security force (SF) personnel on February 12-evening averted an attempt by the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to ambush the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Mahendra Karma, in the Dantewada district. Karma, who tops the hit-list of the CPI-Maoist, was reportedly returning to Dantewada from Aranpur when his convoy came under attack near Potali. Retaliation by the SFs forced the Maoists to flee. Subsequently, SF personnel recovered and later defused a landmine, packed with about three kilograms of explosive, planted on the road.
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February - 12 
On February 12, a suspected Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was arrested from Sonachura in the Nandigram area of West Midnapore district. Mithu Ghosh was reportedly arrested from the house of Sudhangshu Das, who is an organizer of the Bhumi Uchchhed P
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On February 12, a suspected Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was arrested from Sonachura in the Nandigram area of West Midnapore district. Mithu Ghosh was reportedly arrested from the house of Sudhangshu Das, who is an organizer of the Bhumi Uchchhed Pratirodh Committee that has been protesting the State government’s decision to acquire land in Nandigram for a chemical hub. Ghosh is a member of the Shramik Sangram Committee (SSC) — a Naxalite organization that has no links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), police sources said. A copy of the SSC party organ, Shramik Istehar, and a copy of Krishak Path, the mouthpiece of its peasant wing, was recovered from Ghosh.
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February - 12 
On February 12, the Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of Rubina and Yusuf Memon, both convicts in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Economic Times. Rubina and Yusuf Memon, sister-in-law and younger brother of the prime accused Tiger Memo
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On February 12, the Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of Rubina and Yusuf Memon, both convicts in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Economic Times. Rubina and Yusuf Memon, sister-in-law and younger brother of the prime accused Tiger Memon, were convicted of abetment and conspiracy and have been awarded life sentences. While Rubina's plea was summarily dismissed, the court ordered setting up of a medical board to assess Yusuf's mental health. Both had moved the court challenging the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Prevention Act (TADA) court verdict convicting them in the case.
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February - 12 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on February 12 decided to despatch five companies of para-military forces (600 personnel) to Jharkhand to tackle the Maoist violence, reports The Hindu. The decision followed a meeting between the Union Home M
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on February 12 decided to despatch five companies of para-military forces (600 personnel) to Jharkhand to tackle the Maoist violence, reports The Hindu. The decision followed a meeting between the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil with senior officials of Jharkhand. Responding to a similar demand for additional forces by Chhattisgarh, Patil assured that matter would also be considered by the Ministry. He also advised the two State Governments to use the para-military forces for operational purposes and not for normal law and order or static duties.
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February - 12 
According to The News, eight people, including four journalists, sustained injuries when a bomb exploded near the election office of two independent candidates in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan on February 12. Deputy Superintendent of Police Abd
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According to The News, eight people, including four journalists, sustained injuries when a bomb exploded near the election office of two independent candidates in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan on February 12. Deputy Superintendent of Police Abdul Samad Mengal said the bomb was planted on the carrier of a bicycle parked near the joint election office of independent candidates Mir Muhammad Ayub Jattak and Sardar Muhammad Aslam Bazenjo at Azadi Chowk.
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February - 12 
According to The Post, 15 militants hailing from different areas of the Kabal sub-division in the Swat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) surrendered to the security forces along with some arms and ammunition on February 12.
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According to The Post, 15 militants hailing from different areas of the Kabal sub-division in the Swat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) surrendered to the security forces along with some arms and ammunition on February 12.
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February - 12 
Security force personnel arrested over 40 suspects during a search operation launched in some areas on February 12, according to Dawn. Beebarg Baloch, a spokesman for the banned Baloch Liberation Army, meanwhile, claimed that the security forces had
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Security force personnel arrested over 40 suspects during a search operation launched in some areas on February 12, according to Dawn. Beebarg Baloch, a spokesman for the banned Baloch Liberation Army, meanwhile, claimed that the security forces had launched a massive operation in the Siah Geri area of Kahan sub-division of Kohlu district and arrested over 150 people of the Marri tribe. He said that helicopters had been used in the attack, adding that there were reports of casualties. He claimed carrying out attacks on security forces and damaging a tank and killing several soldiers. He also claimed the responsibility of a grenade attack on a police station on the Sariab road area.
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February - 12 
The Bajaur Agency Scouts Fort in the Mamoond sub-division of Bajaur Agency was attacked with small mortar gun shells and rockets on February 12, according to Daily Times. The military said 10 rockets landed in the area. However, no loss of life or pr
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The Bajaur Agency Scouts Fort in the Mamoond sub-division of Bajaur Agency was attacked with small mortar gun shells and rockets on February 12, according to Daily Times. The military said 10 rockets landed in the area. However, no loss of life or property was reported. Bajaur Scouts personnel retaliated, sources said, firing heavy mortar gun shells on suspected hideouts of the attackers.
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February - 12 
The deployment of army troops for maintaining peace in different parts of the country during the elections began on February 12 and the government declared over 19,000 polling stations ‘sensitive’ and imposed a complete ban on carrying and display of
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The deployment of army troops for maintaining peace in different parts of the country during the elections began on February 12 and the government declared over 19,000 polling stations ‘sensitive’ and imposed a complete ban on carrying and display of weapons in the vicinity of the stations. "Army has started mobilising and moving to the areas and the deployment will be completed by February 15," Interior Ministry spokesman Brig (retd) Javed Iqbal Cheema said at his weekly press briefing in Islamabad. According to a categorisation, 64,175 polling stations are being set up, of which 19,380 have been declared ‘sensitive’. The number of ‘most sensitive polling stations’ stands at 8,928 -- 3,787 in Punjab, 1,575 in Sindh, 1,094 in the NWFP, 1,350 in Balochistan and 1,122 in FATA. The spokesman said that some areas in the NWFP, Balochistan, FATA and Sindh had been declared ‘high-risk’. They are Swat, Shangla, Lower Dir, Malakand Agency, Hangu and Tankand Bannu in the NWFP; South Waziristan Agency, North Waziristan Agency, Mohmand Agency, Bajaur Agency, FR Kohat, Darra Adam Khel and Bannu in FATA; parts of the riverine belt known as Kacha Area in Sindh; and Kohlu, Dera Bugti and Killa Abdullah in Balochistan.
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February - 12 
The Pakistan Army said on February 12 that it had no plans to withdraw its officers working in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), contrary to the policy it had adopted for other civilian departments, according to The News. "Who will work there if
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The Pakistan Army said on February 12 that it had no plans to withdraw its officers working in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), contrary to the policy it had adopted for other civilian departments, according to The News. "Who will work there if we call them (our people) back from the ISI," said ISPR Director-General Major General Athar Abbas. Although, the prime minister of Pakistan heads the ISI, the ISPR chief maintained that the Army’s presence in the agency was required to keep it working.
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February - 12 
The Taliban on February 12 claimed responsibility for the abduction of Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan, Tariq Azizuddin, and said they would release him in return for the arrested Taliban commander Mullah Mansoor Dadullah, Daily Times quoted Geo
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The Taliban on February 12 claimed responsibility for the abduction of Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan, Tariq Azizuddin, and said they would release him in return for the arrested Taliban commander Mullah Mansoor Dadullah, Daily Times quoted Geo Television as saying. Azizuddin had gone missing on his way from Peshawar to the Torkham border crossing on February 11 when he lost contact with authorities in the Khyber Agency. Dadullah was arrested in Quetta on the same day. Geo Television quoted the bureau chief of an Arab television channel as saying that the local Taliban had asked tribal elders to convey their message to the Pakistani government. "We have heard this news on TV channels… However, we have not received any formal information to this effect," Interior Ministry spokesman Brig (r) Javed Iqbal Cheema told reporters. Cheema also said the government did not know who had abducted Azizuddin or what had happened to him. Asked if the government would trade Dadullah for Azizuddin, Cheema replied, "I cannot say anything."
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February - 12 
At Koilmoddai, the troops attacked another group of LTTE militants trying to enter the cleared areas (area under government control) with weapons and killed two of them.
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At Koilmoddai, the troops attacked another group of LTTE militants trying to enter the cleared areas (area under government control) with weapons and killed two of them.
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February - 12 
At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops clashed with some infiltrating LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring six others.
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At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops clashed with some infiltrating LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring six others.
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February - 12 
During another encounter between the two sides at Villattikulam on February 12, the troops killed at least seven LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides at Villattikulam on February 12, the troops killed at least seven LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants.
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February - 12 
Four more LTTE militants were killed when the troops opened fire towards them in the Andankulam area.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed when the troops opened fire towards them in the Andankulam area.
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February - 12 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 12 
Six soldiers were killed and 10 others injured when LTTE militants fired artillery shells at the densely populated Thalladi town damaging the St. Sebastian Church in Mannar on February 12, according to Colombo Page. Troops retaliated with heavy gun f
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Six soldiers were killed and 10 others injured when LTTE militants fired artillery shells at the densely populated Thalladi town damaging the St. Sebastian Church in Mannar on February 12, according to Colombo Page. Troops retaliated with heavy gun fire towards identified LTTE artillery positions in the non-liberated areas north of Mannar, security sources said.
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February - 12 
The LTTE are reportedly among six blatant violators of human rights singled out by the United Nations (UN) for recruiting underage children in armed conflict and using rape and other forms of sexual violence against them, according to Daily News. The
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The LTTE are reportedly among six blatant violators of human rights singled out by the United Nations (UN) for recruiting underage children in armed conflict and using rape and other forms of sexual violence against them, according to Daily News. The UN Security Council on February 12 criticised the continuing recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and deplored the systematic use of rape and other forms of sexual violence against them.
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February - 12 
The LTTE militants stormed several shops and houses in a housing complex in the Trincomalee town, built for Tsunami victims and looted food stocks commodities and other essentials on February 12-night. The militants carrying weapons looted those item
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The LTTE militants stormed several shops and houses in a housing complex in the Trincomalee town, built for Tsunami victims and looted food stocks commodities and other essentials on February 12-night. The militants carrying weapons looted those items at gunpoint and threatened the occupants with death, if any screaming or complaining was done, according to the victims.
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February - 12 
The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers during an attack in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries during the pre-dawn assault.
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The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers during an attack in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries during the pre-dawn assault.
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February - 12 
Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE laid booby trap in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE laid booby trap in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 12 
Troops advancing into the jungle area of Navathkulama assaulted a group of LTTE cadres involved in the construction of bunkers. At least two militants were killed in the attack while others managed to escape.
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Troops advancing into the jungle area of Navathkulama assaulted a group of LTTE cadres involved in the construction of bunkers. At least two militants were killed in the attack while others managed to escape.
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February - 13 
A combined team of the Bijapur district police and Central Police Reserve Police Force personnel raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forest area of Bansaguda police station and killed two Maoists, identified as Modyami a
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A combined team of the Bijapur district police and Central Police Reserve Police Force personnel raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forest area of Bansaguda police station and killed two Maoists, identified as Modyami and Awalam Dalla, on February 13, according to Chhattisgarh 24x7. Police also recovered some bombs, detonators, medicines and daily use material from the incident site.
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February - 13 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Naoba Oinam, was arrested by the security forces from Moreh town along with a 9-mm pistol on February 13, reports Sangai Express.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Naoba Oinam, was arrested by the security forces from Moreh town along with a 9-mm pistol on February 13, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 13 
An encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police personnel lasting over five hours was reported from Chouraha village in the Gaya district on February 13, reports The Hindu. Further details of the encounter w
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An encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police personnel lasting over five hours was reported from Chouraha village in the Gaya district on February 13, reports The Hindu. Further details of the encounter were not available.
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February - 13 
Another Maoist, identified as Mangruram, was arrested along with a rifle during a raid conducted by Aamaguda police at Matla village in the Kanker district.
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Another Maoist, identified as Mangruram, was arrested along with a rifle during a raid conducted by Aamaguda police at Matla village in the Kanker district.
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February - 13 
One civilian, identified as Mohammed Juma Khan of Sora Makha Ching Leikai, was shot dead by unidentified militants along the Lousi road at Kakching Mairenbam Maning Khongnang Makhong under Kakching police station on February 13.
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One civilian, identified as Mohammed Juma Khan of Sora Makha Ching Leikai, was shot dead by unidentified militants along the Lousi road at Kakching Mairenbam Maning Khongnang Makhong under Kakching police station on February 13.
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February - 13 
Pne CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Lakhmu alias Surjuram, was arrested by police along with a rifle at Banskot village under Badhgaon police station limits of the Kanker district on February 13. He was wanted in four incidents in the Pakhanjur and B
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Pne CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Lakhmu alias Surjuram, was arrested by police along with a rifle at Banskot village under Badhgaon police station limits of the Kanker district on February 13. He was wanted in four incidents in the Pakhanjur and Badhgaon police station area.
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February - 13 
Police arrested one person for collecting money in the name of 'Chaplee Committee' of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Unified (NSCN-U) from the Supermarket area of Dimapur on February 13, reports Nagaland Post. Police said the accused, i
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Police arrested one person for collecting money in the name of 'Chaplee Committee' of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Unified (NSCN-U) from the Supermarket area of Dimapur on February 13, reports Nagaland Post. Police said the accused, identified as Hukato Achumi of Xekiye village, had admitted to extorting money from businessmen after forcibly issuing demand coupons. Two coupons in the name of the NSCN-U, some cash and a mobile handset were seized from his possession.
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February - 13 
Security forces on February 13 arrested two terrorists and three Over-Ground Workers (OGWs) in the Kashmir valley where a hide-out of the militants was also neutralised, according to Daily Excelsior. An official spokesman said that security force
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Security forces on February 13 arrested two terrorists and three Over-Ground Workers (OGWs) in the Kashmir valley where a hide-out of the militants was also neutralised, according to Daily Excelsior. An official spokesman said that security forces (SFs) launched an operation in the Uttarsu area of Anantnag district and arrested two terrorists identified as Aziz Ahmed Bhatt and Ashiq Hussain Ahenger.
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February - 13 
SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds, four UBGL grenades and one Chinese grenade during a search operation at Lassana in the Surankote sub-division of Poonch district.
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SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds, four UBGL grenades and one Chinese grenade during a search operation at Lassana in the Surankote sub-division of Poonch district.
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February - 13 
SFs launched a search operation at Khajapur in the Shopian district and recovered 27 UBGL grenades, two ICOM Radio Sets, seven Antenna ICOM sets, 15 electric timed device detonators, two IED frames and 16 detonators.
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SFs launched a search operation at Khajapur in the Shopian district and recovered 27 UBGL grenades, two ICOM Radio Sets, seven Antenna ICOM sets, 15 electric timed device detonators, two IED frames and 16 detonators.
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February - 13 
The bullet-riddled body of an unidentified youth was recovered by the security forces near Changpi Khullen village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel district.
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The bullet-riddled body of an unidentified youth was recovered by the security forces near Changpi Khullen village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel district.
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February - 13 
The Guwahati city police seized an AK-56 rifle and ammunition from a house at Kumarpara village in the Barpeta district on February 13-night. The owner of the house, G. Deka, was also arrested.
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The Guwahati city police seized an AK-56 rifle and ammunition from a house at Kumarpara village in the Barpeta district on February 13-night. The owner of the house, G. Deka, was also arrested.
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February - 13 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Salam Mangal alias Biren and Heikrujam Mono who were found dead in Thoubal and Imphal West districts on February 12, according to Telegraph. In a statement, sen
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Salam Mangal alias Biren and Heikrujam Mono who were found dead in Thoubal and Imphal West districts on February 12, according to Telegraph. In a statement, senior publicity officer of the UNLF, Ksh. Yoiheiba, has said that Mangal was given “capital punishment” for anti-party activities, including “sexual exploitation” of several girls after he retired, while Heikrujam Mono was given “capital punishment” for raping a girl at Khordak in Bishnupur district last week along with another person.
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February - 13 
Three OGWs affiliated with the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit were arrested in the Bandipora area. They have been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Khan, Nasir Ahmad Dentho and Showkat Ali Dentho.
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Three OGWs affiliated with the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit were arrested in the Bandipora area. They have been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Khan, Nasir Ahmad Dentho and Showkat Ali Dentho.
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February - 13 
Two youths were shot dead by four unidentified militants along the Tairenpokpi to Khunou Ching road under Lamshang police station on February 13, according to Imphal Free Press. According to villagers of Tairenpokpi, four unidentified gunmen brought
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Two youths were shot dead by four unidentified militants along the Tairenpokpi to Khunou Ching road under Lamshang police station on February 13, according to Imphal Free Press. According to villagers of Tairenpokpi, four unidentified gunmen brought two youths on two motorcycles to their village, and shot them dead at point blank range after blindfolding them. The militants left the spot after abandoning the two bodies.
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February - 13 
Zee News reports that the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, arrested in connection with the bomb blast at a cinema hall in Ludhiana in Punjab on October 14, 2007, have told the investigators that they had approached the National Socialist
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Zee News reports that the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, arrested in connection with the bomb blast at a cinema hall in Ludhiana in Punjab on October 14, 2007, have told the investigators that they had approached the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) for supply of arms and ammunition. During their interrogation, the militants also told that few Sikh youths had been tasked to kill political leaders including Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, his son Sukhbir, President of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front M. S. Bitta and former State Director General of Police K P. S. Gill. These youths were being trained by Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in the handling of arms and ammunition including fabricating of improvised explosive devices.
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February - 13 
A five-man group was involved in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, but their link with militant commander Baitullah Mehsud has not been established, Chaudhry Abdul Majid, the Additional Inspector General of CID who is heading
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A five-man group was involved in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, but their link with militant commander Baitullah Mehsud has not been established, Chaudhry Abdul Majid, the Additional Inspector General of CID who is heading the government’s investigation into the assassination, told a press conference on February 13, according to Dawn. He said of the five, two had been arrested, the man who fired shots later blew himself up and the fourth, another suicide bomber who was at the other end of Liaquat Bagh, escaped. The “handler” is yet be traced. “The planning of the Dec 27 assassination of Ms Bhutto was made by the group in Nov 2007,” he said, adding: “Their link with militant commander Baitullah Mehsud has not been established so far.”
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February - 13 
A roadside bomb blast hit an election campaign convoy in Swat on February 13, killing two people and injuring three others, according to Daily Times. Mufti Hussain Ahmed, an independent candidate contesting for the NA-30 and PF-86 seats, was among th
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A roadside bomb blast hit an election campaign convoy in Swat on February 13, killing two people and injuring three others, according to Daily Times. Mufti Hussain Ahmed, an independent candidate contesting for the NA-30 and PF-86 seats, was among the wounded. “Ahmed was travelling in a convoy of 8-10 vehicles on a campaign when the blast occurred, killing two people,” said senior police official Waqif Khan. The government has reportedly blamed several recent blasts on Baitullah Mehsud, but Mehsud’s spokesman Maulana Omar told Reuters on February 13 that the local Taliban would not interfere in the elections and would not be involved in any attack before or on election-day.
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February - 13 
Further on February 13, a landmine reportedly hit a tractor trolley in the Feeder area.
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Further on February 13, a landmine reportedly hit a tractor trolley in the Feeder area.
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February - 13 
Two explosions were reported from the Mastung and Kharan towns of Balochistan province early on February 13-morning, according to Dawn. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While an explosive device planted near the District Coordinatio
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Two explosions were reported from the Mastung and Kharan towns of Balochistan province early on February 13-morning, according to Dawn. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While an explosive device planted near the District Coordination Officer’s office in Kharan went off triggering panic in the area, Police said the second explosive device had been planted in an open area in Mastung.
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February - 13 
Around 3,000 Maoist insurgents attacked the Latinath police post in Darchula district on February 13 for arresting two of their cadres, Himalayan Times reports. The two were arrested for their reported involvement in the recent attack on Nepali Congr
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Around 3,000 Maoist insurgents attacked the Latinath police post in Darchula district on February 13 for arresting two of their cadres, Himalayan Times reports. The two were arrested for their reported involvement in the recent attack on Nepali Congress leader and former minister Dilendra Badu in Latinath. Led by the Maoist district committee members, Daman Dhami and Kamala Panta, the insurgents hurled stones at the police post. Darchula Chief District Officer Yagya Raj Bohora said that the CPN-Maoist cadres barged into the kitchen, threw away all the food and looted the utensils. They also cut off the drinking water supply line and issued a diktat to the local traders not to supply groceries or food stuff to the police until their comrades are released.
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February - 13 
JTMM-J cadres abducted a Rural Health Worker, Rajeshwor Prasad Sah, from Siraha district on February 13-night.
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JTMM-J cadres abducted a Rural Health Worker, Rajeshwor Prasad Sah, from Siraha district on February 13-night.
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February - 13 
Addressing a media briefing on February 13 in Colombo the military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said in the period between January 30 and February 12, 475 LTTE militants were killed and many more injured during the fighting between the secur
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Addressing a media briefing on February 13 in Colombo the military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said in the period between January 30 and February 12, 475 LTTE militants were killed and many more injured during the fighting between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the North, according to Colombo Page. He put SFs losses at 39 killed and 178 injured. 46 civilians were also killed during the two-week period while 179 civilians sustained injuries.
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February - 13 
At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops opened fire towards LTTE hide-outs and injured nine militants.
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At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops opened fire towards LTTE hide-outs and injured nine militants.
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February - 13 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s militants in the Parikariperiyakulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s militants in the Parikariperiyakulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district on February 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. A soldier was injured during the confrontation.
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February - 13 
Bottom Line reported on February 13 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran lives in a sprawling air-conditioned bunker complex located 30 feet below the ground, and comes up to the surface only at night to avoid
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Bottom Line reported on February 13 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran lives in a sprawling air-conditioned bunker complex located 30 feet below the ground, and comes up to the surface only at night to avoid detection, according to Rediff. The report has a sketch of the alleged bunker. Prabhakaran’s extravagant underground bunker constructed as per his instructions and equipped with power generators is divided into two sectors. It has a tunnel which connects to a similar bunker complex, and his room is tucked away in the lowermost floor with two exits, the sketch shows. "From a powerful radio set, Prabhakaran gives instruction to his field commanders though he himself would not talk directly, and asks his confidante to do the talking. If he thinks that communications are not secure, he would insist on communicating through satellite phones at night," it said. "Three doctors attend to Prabhakaran and they continuously monitor his health conditions as he suffers from hypertension. His blood pressure is checked twice during the day," it said.
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February - 13 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Thaddankulam area of Mannar district. Three more LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed when the troops stormed the LTTE bunker l
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Thaddankulam area of Mannar district. Three more LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed when the troops stormed the LTTE bunker line in the Sirukulam area.
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February - 13 
On February 13, the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a group of soldiers who were on a route clearing operation in the Thaddankulam area, injuring two soldiers who died later.
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On February 13, the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a group of soldiers who were on a route clearing operation in the Thaddankulam area, injuring two soldiers who died later.
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February - 13 
One LTTE militant was killed while two soldiers received injuries in two separate clashes that broke out between the two sides in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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One LTTE militant was killed while two soldiers received injuries in two separate clashes that broke out between the two sides in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 13 
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was deeply concerned about the growing number of civilian casualties, including children, as the security situation across Sri Lanka deteriorates due to indiscriminate Liberation Tigers of T
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was deeply concerned about the growing number of civilian casualties, including children, as the security situation across Sri Lanka deteriorates due to indiscriminate Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacks on civilian targets, Colombo Page reports. Issuing a statement on February 13, the ICRC said that in the first six weeks of 2008, more than 180 civilians were reported killed and almost 270 injured in a series of attacks on civilian buses, railway stations and individuals in Colombo, Dambula, Kebhitigollewa, Madhu, Okkampitiya and Welli Oya. Toon Vandenhove, Head of the ICRC in Colombo, said the number of civilians affected by the violence throughout the country, either by being directly targeted or as bystanders, has reached appalling levels. "Sadly, many of the victims have been children on their way to or from school," he added.
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February - 13 
The LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards troops in the Andankulam area. Troops later stormed an LTTE bunker being built in the area killing one militant while injuring two others.
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The LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards troops in the Andankulam area. Troops later stormed an LTTE bunker being built in the area killing one militant while injuring two others.
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February - 13 
The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district and killed at least seven militants on February 13, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district and killed at least seven militants on February 13, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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February - 13 
The troops killed three LTTE militants and injured nine others in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. In a separate incident, the troops shot dead two more LTTE militants in the same area. In the same area, two more LTTE militants were killed i
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The troops killed three LTTE militants and injured nine others in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. In a separate incident, the troops shot dead two more LTTE militants in the same area. In the same area, two more LTTE militants were killed in an encounter by the troops.
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February - 13 
Two soldiers were wounded due the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine in the Andankulam area. One more soldier was injured when a LTTE militant opened fire towards him in the same area.
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Two soldiers were wounded due the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine in the Andankulam area. One more soldier was injured when a LTTE militant opened fire towards him in the same area.
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February - 14 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an encounter with a police party at Lovavalasa in the Vizianagaram district, according to The Hindu. He was identified as Rukdar alias Sudheer, the Malkangiri divisional co
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an encounter with a police party at Lovavalasa in the Vizianagaram district, according to The Hindu. He was identified as Rukdar alias Sudheer, the Malkangiri divisional committee member in Orissa. According to police sources, rest of the Maoists belonging to the Koraput dalam (squad) managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 14 
A truck was set ablaze by suspected NDFB militants at Saudarbhita under Salbari police station in Baksa district on February 14.
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A truck was set ablaze by suspected NDFB militants at Saudarbhita under Salbari police station in Baksa district on February 14.
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February - 14 
Another NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Chandan Das, was arrested by the security forces while he was collecting money from businessmen at New Market area on February 14.
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Another NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Chandan Das, was arrested by the security forces while he was collecting money from businessmen at New Market area on February 14.
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February - 14 
Five grenades were recovered from the Kumarikhata area under Tamulpur police station in the Kokrajhar district on February 14.
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Five grenades were recovered from the Kumarikhata area under Tamulpur police station in the Kokrajhar district on February 14.
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February - 14 
On February 14, seven CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by the a combined team of police and the Central Reserve police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Dantewada district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. The arrested cadres were accused of destroying school b
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On February 14, seven CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by the a combined team of police and the Central Reserve police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Dantewada district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. The arrested cadres were accused of destroying school buildings in the Sameli, Burgum and Potali villages. They are also accused in an attack on the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Mahendra Karma, on February 12.
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February - 14 
Police arrested three suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Holy Cross junction in Dimapur while they were collecting money from various shops on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. The three were identifi
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Police arrested three suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Holy Cross junction in Dimapur while they were collecting money from various shops on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. The three were identified as Moatoshi, Marlemba and Noklen. Police also recovered two 7.65 revolvers, 11 round live cartridges and INR 52,000 along with two collection slips belonging to NSCN - IM from their possession.
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February - 14 
Police on February 14 claimed to have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an encounter with them at Jhalar village in Gaya district on the Bihar-Jharkhand border on Februa
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Police on February 14 claimed to have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an encounter with them at Jhalar village in Gaya district on the Bihar-Jharkhand border on February 13. Amit Kumar Jain, the Superintendent of Police, told ANI, “We have recovered two regular police rifles, about 54 live rounds in a charger and magazines.” He also said that the Maoists had escaped from the encounter site and a search was under way to find them.
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February - 14 
Police seized a boat that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been using to ferry arms and its cadres to Guwahati city, according to Telegraph. Police also arrested seven persons including the boat driver, and seized 10-kgs of RDX from the
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Police seized a boat that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been using to ferry arms and its cadres to Guwahati city, according to Telegraph. Police also arrested seven persons including the boat driver, and seized 10-kgs of RDX from the boat at Goroimari in the Kamrup district, about 100-km from Guwahati. Kamrup Superintendent of Police Debojit Hazarika said the arrested militants travelled through the night from Dhupdhara in Goalpara district and reached Goroimari in the morning and were arrested by the police there.
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February - 14 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Vikash, an accused in the killing of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament Sunil Mahto, were killed in an encounter with security forces at Phuljore in the East Singhbhu
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Vikash, an accused in the killing of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament Sunil Mahto, were killed in an encounter with security forces at Phuljore in the East Singhbhum district on February 14, reports Times of India. Deputy Inspector General of Police Manoj Mishra stated that two women cadres were among the slain Maoists. The encounter followed an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (NSS), a vigilance organisation formed by villagers with support of the district police, in which two Maoists were killed. When a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force and local police personnel rushed to the area to assist the NSS, an encounter took place with the Maoists in which five extremists were killed. Eight weapons and some live cartridges were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 14 
The Corps of Detectives, which is investigating a terrorist module unearthed by the Davangere police in Karnataka, on February 12 arrested an electrician from Dharwad for his alleged links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), re
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The Corps of Detectives, which is investigating a terrorist module unearthed by the Davangere police in Karnataka, on February 12 arrested an electrician from Dharwad for his alleged links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. The arrested identified as Shakeel, a resident of Koppadakeri in the Dharwad district, had helped the SIMI activists to hold two meetings, one near the Mastansab Darga on Saudatti Road and the other at the Halligere forests on Haliyal Road in Hubli in November 2007. Shakeel reportedly participated in these meetings where some 25 SIMI activists from Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala allegedly discussed plans to carry out acts of sabotage. These activists had held another meeting near Dandeli in May 2007.
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February - 14 
The Hindu reports that a Unified Command Structure comprising officials of the Centre and the State governments would be in charge of tacking the problem of left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh. An announcement to this effect was made by Union Home Mi
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The Hindu reports that a Unified Command Structure comprising officials of the Centre and the State governments would be in charge of tacking the problem of left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh. An announcement to this effect was made by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil who visited the State on February 14. The Chief Minister will head the Unified Command Structure which would co-ordinate the activities of the State and Central forces.
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February - 14 
The Narayanpur district police arrested three Maoists from the forest area of Uchacoat. They were reportedly involved in the setting ablaze of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) vehicle in Bharanda road in between Narayanpur and Antagarh.
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The Narayanpur district police arrested three Maoists from the forest area of Uchacoat. They were reportedly involved in the setting ablaze of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) vehicle in Bharanda road in between Narayanpur and Antagarh.
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February - 14 
The Sri Lankan Navy chief Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on February 14 sought international cooperation to deal with the threat posed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and claimed that patrolling would have to be increased if India’s
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The Sri Lankan Navy chief Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on February 14 sought international cooperation to deal with the threat posed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and claimed that patrolling would have to be increased if India’s Sethusamundram shipping channel project is implemented, according to New Indian Express. Wasantha Karannagoda, who is in New Delhi to take part in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, stated that the LTTE has been a threat for Sri Lanka but if its activities were not checked the group will pose problems for other countries. He stated that the Indian government would have factored the security aspect while conceiving the shipping lane and added that Sri Lanka will increase patrol on its side of the channel.
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February - 14 
A roadside bomb struck a security forces (SFs) vehicle in Mamoond in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA on February 14, killing three SF personnel, including Major Farhan, and injuring two others, Daily Times reported. The SF personnel were going from the
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A roadside bomb struck a security forces (SFs) vehicle in Mamoond in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA on February 14, killing three SF personnel, including Major Farhan, and injuring two others, Daily Times reported. The SF personnel were going from the Katkot Fort to Khar when their vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb on Tarkho bridge. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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February - 14 
Associated Press of Pakistan reported that two alleged terrorists, Wahab and Abdullah, were arrested from Sargodha in the Punjab province on February 14 along with two kilograms of explosive material and a Kalashnikov. Two of their associates, identi
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Associated Press of Pakistan reported that two alleged terrorists, Wahab and Abdullah, were arrested from Sargodha in the Punjab province on February 14 along with two kilograms of explosive material and a Kalashnikov. Two of their associates, identified as Hafiz Saeed Ghani and Fahd Mithu, were reported to have managed to escape.
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February - 14 
At least 20 militants, including four commanders, surrendered to the SFs in the Kabal sub-division of Swat valley on February 14. The SFs released the militants after they offered sureties.
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At least 20 militants, including four commanders, surrendered to the SFs in the Kabal sub-division of Swat valley on February 14. The SFs released the militants after they offered sureties.
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February - 14 
Four children and a man were injured when a bomb exploded in the coalmine town of Mach. According to police, the bomb was planted near a mosque.
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Four children and a man were injured when a bomb exploded in the coalmine town of Mach. According to police, the bomb was planted near a mosque.
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February - 14 
Pakistan's Election Commission on February 13 postponed elections in a constituency in the Waziristan region due to the law and order situation in the area, Times of India reported. Election Commission Secretary Kanwar Dilshad said in a statement tha
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Pakistan's Election Commission on February 13 postponed elections in a constituency in the Waziristan region due to the law and order situation in the area, Times of India reported. Election Commission Secretary Kanwar Dilshad said in a statement that the polls to the NA-42 constituency in Waziristan had been postponed until further orders. This was done after reports received from the Secretary of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) said the law and order situation in South Waziristan was not conducive to holding elections. Pakistan will go to the polls on February 18 to elect new national and provincial assemblies.
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February - 14 
Police is reported to have seized four AK-47 rifles, besides five magazines and a hand-grenade from a Hub-bound ambulance coming from Turbat. “We have arrested five people, including three women, who were in the ambulance,” an unnamed police officer
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Police is reported to have seized four AK-47 rifles, besides five magazines and a hand-grenade from a Hub-bound ambulance coming from Turbat. “We have arrested five people, including three women, who were in the ambulance,” an unnamed police officer said.
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February - 14 
Security forces (SFs) moved tanks and launched a massive search operation in Darra Adam Khel in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 14 after rockets were fired on telecommunication installations, according to Dawn. Subsequent to the m
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Security forces (SFs) moved tanks and launched a massive search operation in Darra Adam Khel in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 14 after rockets were fired on telecommunication installations, according to Dawn. Subsequent to the militants’ attack on the main telecommunication centre installed on a hill near the Friendship Tunnel, the SFs backed by five tanks entered the Darra Adam Khel town and started looking for assailants in Shini Kali and Zarghun Khel areas, considered to be a militant stronghold. An unnamed official said that a vehicle used in the attack had been seized and its driver detained. He said that missiles and rockets were also found in the vehicle.
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February - 14 
SFs arrested seven suspected militants, including four foreigners, from Darra Adam Khel and seized a heavy cache of weapons from them, Daily Times reported. Troops raided the Toor Chappar area and arrested the militants. They also seized a missile ba
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SFs arrested seven suspected militants, including four foreigners, from Darra Adam Khel and seized a heavy cache of weapons from them, Daily Times reported. Troops raided the Toor Chappar area and arrested the militants. They also seized a missile barrel launcher gun, an anti-aircraft gun and dozens of shells, pistols and bullets.
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February - 14 
The local Taliban in Bajaur Agency assured a tribe jirga (council) in Mamoond that they would suspend their activities during the elections and would not attack SFs on February 17 and 18. According to sources, the Taliban were also willing to hold fu
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The local Taliban in Bajaur Agency assured a tribe jirga (council) in Mamoond that they would suspend their activities during the elections and would not attack SFs on February 17 and 18. According to sources, the Taliban were also willing to hold further negotiations for the restoration of peace in the area.
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February - 14 
Two explosions were reported from Nushki in the Balochistan province late on February 14-night, according to Dawn. Police said that the explosive devices had been planted outside the election campaign offices of the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakist
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Two explosions were reported from Nushki in the Balochistan province late on February 14-night, according to Dawn. Police said that the explosive devices had been planted outside the election campaign offices of the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Q. The blasts damaged a portion of a wall.
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February - 14 
Unidentified militants fired two missiles on the Miranshah army camp, but no casualties were reported, according to Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants fired two missiles on the Miranshah army camp, but no casualties were reported, according to Daily Times.
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February - 14 
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft carried out an aerial attack on LTTE’s ‘Radha’ military base at Puravilkulam, northeast of Vishwamadukulam, in the Mullaitivu district and destroyed it completely on February 14.
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Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft carried out an aerial attack on LTTE’s ‘Radha’ military base at Puravilkulam, northeast of Vishwamadukulam, in the Mullaitivu district and destroyed it completely on February 14.
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February - 15 
13 police personnel and a civilian were killed and four policemen were wounded when around 500 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police Training School (PTS), the district armoury and district polic
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13 police personnel and a civilian were killed and four policemen were wounded when around 500 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police Training School (PTS), the district armoury and district police station in co-ordinated attacks near Daspalla in the Nayagarh district at around 10:45pm (IST) on February 15, reported Times of India. They also took away a cache of arms and ammunition in a bus they had hijacked in the district, about 100-km from State capital Bhubaneswar. Police sources claimed that three Maoists were also killed in the incident. However, their bodies have not been recovered and it is suspected that the Maoists before fleeing took away the bodies of their slain comrades. Before launching the attack, the Maoists, speaking in Hindi and Telugu, and suspected to be from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, announced that they would not harm the public as their target was the police. The police suspect it to be the handy work of Sabyasachi Panda, the CPI-Maoist Andhra-Orissa ‘secretary’. Meanwhile, a red alert has been sounded in the State and the police have started combing operations in the neighbouring districts of Phulbani, Gajapati, Rayagada and Malkangiri in Orissa. The attack was the first of its kind in coastal Orissa, according to The Hindu. The district armoury and PTS were virtually emptied by the Maoists, the police said. Though Nayagarh district had been unaffected by the Maoist insurgency, the extremists are active in the neighbouring Gajapati and parts of Kandhamal district. Nayagarh is also reportedly the home town of Maoist leader Sabysachi Panda.
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February - 15 
A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit involved in the November 23, 2007 bomb blasts in various courts across Uttar Pradesh was killed along with his associate in an encounter with police in the Pulwama district on February 15,
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A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit involved in the November 23, 2007 bomb blasts in various courts across Uttar Pradesh was killed along with his associate in an encounter with police in the Pulwama district on February 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Self-styled district commander Abdul Rahman alias Rehman Bhai, a Pakistani, and a local militant Moin Ahmed Mir were killed at Niloora-Aglar village. Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told reporters that the slain LeT commander was involved in the November 23 blasts in Varanasi, Faizabad and Lucknow courts in which 13 civilians were killed. "As per the UP police investigation, the LeT group that was responsible for sending arms and ammunition for attack at Rampur is the same group to which Rehman belongs", he said, adding "Rehman was part of the group headed by Abu Aatif which had supplied the arms to the Rampur attackers." The investigations also revealed that Rehman was closely associated with LeT militants not only in the Kashmir Valley but outside the State, he said.
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February - 15 
Baramulla Police arrested a militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Manzoor Ahmad Dar a.k.a. Khalid, who was active in the Kreeri, Pattan and Sangrama areas for the last six years. One AK 56 rifle, two AK magazines and 40 rounds of AK ammunition wer
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Baramulla Police arrested a militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Manzoor Ahmad Dar a.k.a. Khalid, who was active in the Kreeri, Pattan and Sangrama areas for the last six years. One AK 56 rifle, two AK magazines and 40 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from his possession. He was reportedly working under the command of ‘district commander’ of the outfit Tanveer Ahmed Zargar.
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February - 15 
Militants on February 15-night cut the toe of a civilian in his house at Fatehpur Mandi in the Poonch district following resistance by the family of their forced attempt to seek food. Two unidentified militants reportedly intruded into the house of M
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Militants on February 15-night cut the toe of a civilian in his house at Fatehpur Mandi in the Poonch district following resistance by the family of their forced attempt to seek food. Two unidentified militants reportedly intruded into the house of Mohammed Rashid and asked for food. However, the family members not only refused to provide food to the militants but also raised an alarm. While fleeing, the militants cut the toe of Rashid.
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February - 15 
Police also recovered one RPG, one shell of 105mm and 42 cartridges of SLR from near railway track at Supwal in the Samba district.
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Police also recovered one RPG, one shell of 105mm and 42 cartridges of SLR from near railway track at Supwal in the Samba district.
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February - 15 
Statesman reports that a group of three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead one of their colleagues, identified as Mangal Mahato, in the West Midnapore district on February 15-night. The killing was reportedly the result of
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Statesman reports that a group of three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead one of their colleagues, identified as Mangal Mahato, in the West Midnapore district on February 15-night. The killing was reportedly the result of the slain cadre “betraying” the organisation.
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February - 15 
Three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militants were on February 15 sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a court in the national capital New Delhi for a bomb blast in the Kailash Hotel in Paharganj area on March 13, 2000 in which three per
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Three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militants were on February 15 sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a court in the national capital New Delhi for a bomb blast in the Kailash Hotel in Paharganj area on March 13, 2000 in which three persons were wounded. The court sentenced the KZF militants, Sukhdev Singh, Satbir Singh and Purushottam Singh, after holding them guilty for entering into a conspiracy to wage war against the country, PTI reported. The court convicted them under Sections 120-b (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the country), 121-a (conspiracy to wage war), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of his function), 353 (assault on public servant), 307 (attempt to murder), 489-b and c (using and possessing counterfeit currency) of the Indian Penal Code. They were also convicted under sections 4 and 5 of Explosive Substances Act and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.
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February - 15 
Troops recovered one IED, 274 AK rounds, 77 Pika rounds, 20 rounds of 7.62mm, two fire-fight Pika rounds, one AK-47 rifle with two magazines, one pouch, three hand grenades and eight pencil cells from village Morha and Telian in the Kandi area of Raj
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Troops recovered one IED, 274 AK rounds, 77 Pika rounds, 20 rounds of 7.62mm, two fire-fight Pika rounds, one AK-47 rifle with two magazines, one pouch, three hand grenades and eight pencil cells from village Morha and Telian in the Kandi area of Rajouri district.
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February - 15 
A boy was killed and three others sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Qadirabad village of Noshki district in Balochistan on February 15, according to Dawn. Police sources said the landmine had been planted near the Hashima Mosque.
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A boy was killed and three others sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Qadirabad village of Noshki district in Balochistan on February 15, according to Dawn. Police sources said the landmine had been planted near the Hashima Mosque.
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February - 15 
A German man of Pakistani origin has been arrested in southwestern Germany on suspicion of working for al Qaeda, the office of the federal prosecutor said on February 15, according to Dawn. The suspect, identified as Aleem N., made four trips to the
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A German man of Pakistani origin has been arrested in southwestern Germany on suspicion of working for al Qaeda, the office of the federal prosecutor said on February 15, according to Dawn. The suspect, identified as Aleem N., made four trips to the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan where he handed over at least 4,000 euros to al Qaeda operatives each time, it said in a statement. The trips took place between April 2005 and June 2007, and also served to smuggle radio equipment and binoculars to the organisation, AFP reported. During the last trip, Aleem N. asked to become an al Qaeda fighter and was subsequently sent to a camp in Pakistan where he was trained to use explosives.
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February - 15 
A junior commissioned officer of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) was killed and a soldier sustained injuries when suspected militants attacked a security post close to Matani, southwest of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP),
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A junior commissioned officer of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) was killed and a soldier sustained injuries when suspected militants attacked a security post close to Matani, southwest of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), with mortar shells in the early hours of February 15, The News reported. "Over 30 armed men first attacked the FC fort on the Kishan Garh Road with mortar shells and then opened fire on the post, killing Subedar Abdul Samad of Bara, Khyber Agency, on the spot," said a police official. The FC soldiers retaliated and the encounter reportedly continued for around half an hour. The police official stated that up to 31 FC personnel are normally deployed at the fort, which is located on the boundary of Peshawar district and the Khyber Agency.
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February - 15 
The Karachi Police arrested 10 members of a militant organisation linked to the Taliban who were planning massive terrorist attacks in the city during the elections, a senior police official said on February 15, according to Dawn. Addressing a press
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The Karachi Police arrested 10 members of a militant organisation linked to the Taliban who were planning massive terrorist attacks in the city during the elections, a senior police official said on February 15, according to Dawn. Addressing a press conference, the Inspector General of Police Azhar Ali Farooqi said the militant outfit, Tehrik-i-Islami Lashkar-i-Muhammadi, had ties with Mullah Dadullah, Taliban commander Tahir and Sirajul Haq Haqqani. A large quantity of explosives was seized from their possession. He said the group was planning attacks on political and religious leaders and philanthropists, adding that it had also obtained lists of members of the Rotary and Lions clubs and Theosophical Society. "They had plans to sabotage the election process. The city and the province as a whole have been saved from a major disaster," Farooqi said. According to a press release issued by the Sindh Police, a warning letter by the group addressed to military institutions, intelligence agencies and police read: "You people have become part of the conspiracies hatched by the infidels. You have lost the difference between friends and foes and you are fighting against your fellow countrymen and the Mujahideen. Now you have two options before you - become protectors of Islam and the country and turn against those who order you to act against the fellow countrymen." Farooqi disclosed that the arrested men were formerly members of other banned outfits, like the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), but after the Lal Masjid operation they formed a group of their own because their former organisations had ‘deviated’ from their mission.
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February - 15 
Two persons were injured when cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) detonated a pressure cooker bomb at the District Election Office in Nepalgunj in the Banke district on February 15, Nepal News reports. The
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Two persons were injured when cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) detonated a pressure cooker bomb at the District Election Office in Nepalgunj in the Banke district on February 15, Nepal News reports. The explosion which occurred inside a residential building of the election office partially damaged the building. A computer, election materials and furniture were also damaged in the blast.
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February - 15 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel on February 15 recovered 46 grenades from Shimulia village under Debhata sub district in the Satkhira district, according to Daily Star.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel on February 15 recovered 46 grenades from Shimulia village under Debhata sub district in the Satkhira district, according to Daily Star.
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February - 15 
Citing the LTTE suicide attack at the Colombo railway station on February 3, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that terrorist movements may adopt such tactics and reminded security officials of the increased use of women suicide
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Citing the LTTE suicide attack at the Colombo railway station on February 3, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that terrorist movements may adopt such tactics and reminded security officials of the increased use of women suicide bombers disguised as pregnant women. "DHS and the FBI assess that female suicide bombers may have an advantage over their male counterparts in accessing targets. The means to conduct a suicide attack vary widely, but a key element in maximising the lethality of a suicide bombing is the bomber’s ability to get close to the target," said the report.
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February - 15 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 15 carried out aerial raids targeting a Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] training centre and the forward operations centre in the Nayaru area of Mullaitivu dis
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 15 carried out aerial raids targeting a Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] training centre and the forward operations centre in the Nayaru area of Mullaitivu district, said SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andi Wijesuriya, Daily News reported. The LTTE used this base to launch attacks on troops in the Weli Oya sector, sources said. "Apart from this the LTTE has also used this place as one of their Sea Tiger Training centres. The pilots have confirmed that the targets have been accurately taken during the air raid," the spokesman added. The SLAF fighter jets have carried out 19 air raids so far in 2008 using Kfir and MiG fighter jets, the spokesman added. Intelligence sources also confirmed that more than 50 LTTE militants, including some leaders, have been killed during these air raids.
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February - 16 
A Pakistani national suspected to be an agent of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was arrested by police from the Beckbagan area in Kolkata on February 16, reports Times of India. The agent, identifi
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A Pakistani national suspected to be an agent of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was arrested by police from the Beckbagan area in Kolkata on February 16, reports Times of India. The agent, identified as Syed Mohammad Desai, a resident of Karachi's Model Colony, had fled from Pune in Maharashtra on January 23. He had been lodged in a Pune jail for over eight years as an under-trial before being released. When Pakistan refused to take him back, he put up at a Pune police station, from where he had fled.
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February - 16 
An ex-Serviceman, Shailesh Jadhav, was arrested, from Pune railway station when he was about to board a train for Jodhpur on February 16, for having alleged Pakistan’s External Intelligence Agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) links, police offi
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An ex-Serviceman, Shailesh Jadhav, was arrested, from Pune railway station when he was about to board a train for Jodhpur on February 16, for having alleged Pakistan’s External Intelligence Agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) links, police officials said, reported The Hindu. Some classified documents pertaining to the Army were seized from his possession. Police got the information about Jadhav when they were looking for another ISI agent, Mohammad Sayed Desai, who went missing around a month ago while formalities for his deportation to Pakistan were being made after his release on completion of jail term. Desai had gone to Satara after he gave the slip to the Pune police and met Jadhav there. Jadhav has been booked under the Official Secrets Act.
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February - 16 
Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in a joint operation by the Army and police in the Sibsagar district on February 16, The Hindu reported. The militants fired at the security forces which retaliated.
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Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in a joint operation by the Army and police in the Sibsagar district on February 16, The Hindu reported. The militants fired at the security forces which retaliated.
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February - 16 
One unidentified person was abducted and subsequently shot dead by suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants at Laphupat Tera Laimang in the Thoubal district on February 16-evening, reports Imphal Free Press.
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One unidentified person was abducted and subsequently shot dead by suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants at Laphupat Tera Laimang in the Thoubal district on February 16-evening, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 16 
Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, Mohammed Firoz alias Yaras and Mohammed Ataf Ali alias Kora, were arrested during two separate search operations at Hatta Golapati area and Kshetri Awang Leikai in the Imphal East district on Feb
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Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, Mohammed Firoz alias Yaras and Mohammed Ataf Ali alias Kora, were arrested during two separate search operations at Hatta Golapati area and Kshetri Awang Leikai in the Imphal East district on February 16, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol loaded with live rounds of ammunition was recovered from Kora’s possession. He joined the PULF in 2008 through one Mohammed Faleir and now operating under the ‘command’ of ‘s/s army chief’ Mohammed Zakir.
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February - 16 
Two women bomb experts of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Kalti Rava and Tejimala Rava, and their sympathiser, Lovison Sangma, were arrested by police personnel from Bangsi Donggre village in the East Garo Hills district bor
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Two women bomb experts of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Kalti Rava and Tejimala Rava, and their sympathiser, Lovison Sangma, were arrested by police personnel from Bangsi Donggre village in the East Garo Hills district bordering Assam on February 16, according to United News of India. They reportedly belonged to the ‘109th battalion’ of the ULFA in Garo Hills. Two Chinese hand grenades, gelatine sticks, detonator, six high frequency radio handsets, digital dairy, a mobile, ULFA rubber stamps and a medical book were recovered from their possession.
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February - 16 
A suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his explosives-laden car into the election office of an independent candidate in Parachinar city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), killing at least 38 persons, including six children, and injuring 109
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A suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his explosives-laden car into the election office of an independent candidate in Parachinar city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), killing at least 38 persons, including six children, and injuring 109 others, reports Daily Times. The Interior Ministry has confirmed the death of 27 people.” It was a suicide attack, there were people outside the candidate’s house and they were waiting for food when this man attacked,” Caretaker Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told AFP. “It is a very unfortunate incident. Maximum security measures are in place for February 17 and 18 and the campaign is going to end tonight,” he added. According to eyewitness, the bomber hit the election office of independent candidate for NA-37 Kurram Agency, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah, where a large number of people had gathered. “A man with long hair drove a car into the crowd and blew himself up. There were bodies and blood everywhere,” witness Laiq Hussain told AFP. The blast came on the final day of campaigning for National Assembly (NA) polls scheduled to be held on February 18, and was the bloodiest in a series of attacks since Benazir Bhutto’s murder in December.
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February - 16 
At least three people were killed and 18 others injured when a powerful bomb blast rocked the Media Centre in the Mingora area of Swat district. Sources said that following the blast, gunfire erupted in the region and security forces cordoned off all
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At least three people were killed and 18 others injured when a powerful bomb blast rocked the Media Centre in the Mingora area of Swat district. Sources said that following the blast, gunfire erupted in the region and security forces cordoned off all the entry points to the area.
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February - 16 
Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on February 16 arrested three people and seized 21 explosives from their possession at Bapdanga village in the Chapainawabganj district. RAB sources said that the arrested persons wer
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Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on February 16 arrested three people and seized 21 explosives from their possession at Bapdanga village in the Chapainawabganj district. RAB sources said that the arrested persons were trying to sell the explosives. The area along the international border with India has been used for trading arms and bombs for long, they added.
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February - 16 
Intelligence agencies have indicated that a large number of grenades could be kept hidden in places across the country. Daily Star reports that in the last five years, the law enforcers seized grenades in almost every district of the country and most
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Intelligence agencies have indicated that a large number of grenades could be kept hidden in places across the country. Daily Star reports that in the last five years, the law enforcers seized grenades in almost every district of the country and most of those were found abandoned. On February 16, Hassan Mahmood Khandaker, Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), when asked whether grenades are in the hands of militants, said, "Our suspicion points to everywhere". Security force personnel have seized at least 130 hand grenades, mostly of Arges brand, and the rest 36-MHE brand grenades, from different parts of the country, the report said. The bulk of the seized grenades were in possession of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-BD), which had 'carried out' the major grenade attacks in the country.
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February - 16 
The Speedy Trial Tribunal on February 16 sentenced three militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to death on charges of killing eight people, including two leaders of the cultural group Udichi, by carrying out suicide bomb attacks at t
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The Speedy Trial Tribunal on February 16 sentenced three militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to death on charges of killing eight people, including two leaders of the cultural group Udichi, by carrying out suicide bomb attacks at the Udichi and Shata Dal Shilpi Goshthi offices in Netrakona in December 2005, reports Daily Star. The convicts were identified as Salahuddin alias Saleheen, Asaduzzaman Chowdhury alias Panir and Yunus Ali. Yunus Ali was tried in absentia as he is yet to be arrested. The court acquitted Fahima alias Farzana as her involvement with the killings was not proved. According to the prosecution, on December 6, 2005, the convicts made plans for the suicide bomb attacks during a meeting held secretly at Acua in the Mymensingh town. A person identified as Arid alias Kafi assembled the explosives that were used during the attack.
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February - 16 
Reacting to the frequent claims by the Sri Lankan government that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has been injured in a military raid, the outfit’s political head B. Nadesan told the Tamil daily Thinakkural in
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Reacting to the frequent claims by the Sri Lankan government that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has been injured in a military raid, the outfit’s political head B. Nadesan told the Tamil daily Thinakkural in an interview on February 16, "A false propaganda saying our leader Prabhakaran is injured is being carried. Nobody can approach our leader. People of Sri Lanka will realise the futility of such a claim in times to come.” He accused the government of trying to sideline the Norwegian mediators besides contradicting the United Nations. "The government is not in favour of peace process," he claimed.
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February - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operation coordinating centre in Mannar on February 16, the Media Centre for National Security said, according to Colombo Page. The identified target located in th
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operation coordinating centre in Mannar on February 16, the Media Centre for National Security said, according to Colombo Page. The identified target located in the jungle was a threat to the current Army operations in Vavuniya and Mannar districts, MCNS added. According to Air Force sources the target was completely destroyed.
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February - 17 
A Central team, including Special Secretary in the Union Home Ministry, M K Kumawat, also chief of the task force against Maoists, visited Nayagarh town to assess the situation there. "All possible assistance will be provided for tackling the Maoist
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A Central team, including Special Secretary in the Union Home Ministry, M K Kumawat, also chief of the task force against Maoists, visited Nayagarh town to assess the situation there. "All possible assistance will be provided for tackling the Maoist problem," Kumawat told reporters at Nayagarh after inspecting the looted armouries.
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February - 17 
According to Times of India, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Satendra Kushwaha, was arrested in the Sonebhadra district on February 17. He is one of the prime accused in an attack on a police station in the Rohtas
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According to Times of India, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Satendra Kushwaha, was arrested in the Sonebhadra district on February 17. He is one of the prime accused in an attack on a police station in the Rohtas district of Bihar recently and figured prominently in the wanted list of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh police. The report further said that the arrest followed Intelligence inputs regarding left-wing extremists using Uttar Pradesh’s cities and Bundelkhand forests as save havens after executing attacks on police stations in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand.
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February - 17 
At least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women cadres, were killed during the ongoing combing operation by security forces (SFs) in the border area of Nayagarh-Ganjam-Kandhamal districts on February 17, r
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At least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women cadres, were killed during the ongoing combing operation by security forces (SFs) in the border area of Nayagarh-Ganjam-Kandhamal districts on February 17, reports The Hindu. SFs, however, lost three of their personnel in the combing operation launched on a massive scale in different sensitive pockets in Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada districts. The combing operations were started on February 16 after hundreds of Maoists raided the police establishments in Nayagarh district, killing 15 persons, including 13 policemen, and decamping with huge quantities of arms and ammunition on February 15-night. "We have information about killing of 20 Maoists and three jawans of Special Operation Group (SOG) during the combing operation," Home Secretary T. K. Mishra said. Without disclosing the exact location where the Maoists were killed by security forces, he said "reports are received from different places including the Gansar Hills". Mishra said sophisticated equipment like night (vision) binoculars, global positioning system (GPS) and other gadgets were being used to monitor movement of the extremists inside the dense forests. Two choppers were being used for movement of personnel in order to coordinate the operation, Mishra added.
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February - 17 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel killed two infiltrators on the international border at Makwal sector along Niki Tawi area in the Jammu district on February 17-morning, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources, however, said identity of th
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel killed two infiltrators on the international border at Makwal sector along Niki Tawi area in the Jammu district on February 17-morning, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources, however, said identity of the infiltrators couldn’t be established as they were not carrying identity card or any other papers with them.
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February - 17 
BSF solders recovered two under barrel grenade launcher grenades, a radio set with battery and charger, 86 rounds of AK ammunition, seven AK magazines, 54 rounds of tracers, 20 rounds of Pika ammunition and 11 pistol rounds near the Line of Control i
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BSF solders recovered two under barrel grenade launcher grenades, a radio set with battery and charger, 86 rounds of AK ammunition, seven AK magazines, 54 rounds of tracers, 20 rounds of Pika ammunition and 11 pistol rounds near the Line of Control in Kupwara district.
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February - 17 
In the Imphal West district, one cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Lourembam Suresh Singh alias Toto, was arrested near Krishna Premi Oil pump at Moirangkhom on February 17. He conf
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In the Imphal West district, one cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Lourembam Suresh Singh alias Toto, was arrested near Krishna Premi Oil pump at Moirangkhom on February 17. He confessed that he was operating under one Thambalngangbi Devi of the same faction.
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February - 17 
Maoists opened fire at a police patrol party in the Belpaharai area of the West Midnapore district on February 17, according to The Hindu. However, no causality was reported in the incident.
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Maoists opened fire at a police patrol party in the Belpaharai area of the West Midnapore district on February 17, according to The Hindu. However, no causality was reported in the incident.
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February - 17 
On February 17, sixteen suspected agents of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), were arrested at Secunderabad railway station in Andhra Pradesh. Nine of the arrested persons are Bangladesh nationals, re
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On February 17, sixteen suspected agents of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), were arrested at Secunderabad railway station in Andhra Pradesh. Nine of the arrested persons are Bangladesh nationals, reports NDTV. All the arrested persons were travelling in the Gorakhapur-Bangalore express. Secunderabad city police commissioner B. Prasad Rao, however, said that only eight passengers, hailing from Bangladesh, were detained. "We are verifying their antecedents and it will take two to three days to come to a conclusion whether they have any links with terrorist outfits", he said.
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February - 17 
Police recovered a 10 kilogram pipe bomb from the encounter site after an exchange of fire with the Maoists near Kristaram police station in the Dantewada district on February 17.
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Police recovered a 10 kilogram pipe bomb from the encounter site after an exchange of fire with the Maoists near Kristaram police station in the Dantewada district on February 17.
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February - 17 
The co-ordinator for Bara-Parsa districts of the Jaya Krishna Goit led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G), Binod Mahato, was shot dead by an unidentified group at Bairganiyaa Bazaar in Bihar in India on February 17, reports Kantipuronline. Befor
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The co-ordinator for Bara-Parsa districts of the Jaya Krishna Goit led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G), Binod Mahato, was shot dead by an unidentified group at Bairganiyaa Bazaar in Bihar in India on February 17, reports Kantipuronline. Before he died, Mahato had stated that the shooter was Jung Bahadur Kushbaha of Bara district.
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February - 17 
three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) were arrested by the security force (SF) personnel following an encounter at a militant hideout in Wangthrok village under Moirang police station in the Bishnupu
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three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) were arrested by the security force (SF) personnel following an encounter at a militant hideout in Wangthrok village under Moirang police station in the Bishnupur district on February 17- afternoon. Two of them were identified as Lalkhosat alias Sasat and Henkholien Haokip. One lethod gun with four bombs, three SBBL/SBML guns, one bag each of rice and potatoes, 12 blankets, two lanterns, two anklets, photographs and documents relating to outfit and five carry bags were recovered from the incident site. Meanwhile, Telegraph quoting K. Jayanta, Superintendent of Police in Bishnupur district, reports that around 20 militants were taking shelter in temporary hideouts in the area.
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February - 17 
Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Telem Kaiku alias Surjit and Moirangthem Nanao Singh, were arrested by police personnel from their respective residences in the Imphal West district on February 17. One Hi-watt batter
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Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Telem Kaiku alias Surjit and Moirangthem Nanao Singh, were arrested by police personnel from their respective residences in the Imphal West district on February 17. One Hi-watt battery (transistor radio), one set of rechargeable R/C battery pack and one modified remote were seized from their possession. They confessed that they were operating under one Khongel of PREPAK and some senior cadres of the outfit are planning to carry out bomb attack on security forces at specific areas from Iroisemba to Phayeng.
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February - 17 
Unidentified militants shot dead two youths and dumped their bodies near Debarai village under Haflong police station in the North Cachar Hills district on February 17, according to Assam Tribune. The youths were identified as Utpal Chakraborty and R
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Unidentified militants shot dead two youths and dumped their bodies near Debarai village under Haflong police station in the North Cachar Hills district on February 17, according to Assam Tribune. The youths were identified as Utpal Chakraborty and Ronji Hojai.
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February - 17 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has called for a 12-hour Assam bandh (general strike) on February 19 to protest against the arrest of the People’s Consultative Group member Lachit Bordoloi. In an e-mail sent to the media in Guwahati, ULFA chai
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has called for a 12-hour Assam bandh (general strike) on February 19 to protest against the arrest of the People’s Consultative Group member Lachit Bordoloi. In an e-mail sent to the media in Guwahati, ULFA chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa said the bandh has been called to protest against the arrest of Bordoloi and several other human rights activists. The outfit said the strike call has also been given to protest against the “fake encounters by the security forces in which several innocent civilians have been killed.”
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February - 17 
A man, Gul Mohammad Bugti, was killed and four others were wounded when their jeep hit a landmine in the Bhittai Colony police station’s jurisdiction near Tangwani in Sukkur on February 17, according to Dawn.
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A man, Gul Mohammad Bugti, was killed and four others were wounded when their jeep hit a landmine in the Bhittai Colony police station’s jurisdiction near Tangwani in Sukkur on February 17, according to Dawn.
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February - 17 
A militant was killed when security forces engaged some militants who were planting explosives at a polling station set up in a primary school in the vicinity of the Kanju police station in the Swat district of the NWFP on February 17, according to D
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A militant was killed when security forces engaged some militants who were planting explosives at a polling station set up in a primary school in the vicinity of the Kanju police station in the Swat district of the NWFP on February 17, according to Dawn.
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February - 17 
A police officer was killed and eight other people, including an MQM candidate and two police personnel, were injured in different attacks on February 17-night, Dawn reported. According to police sources, the MQM candidate for NA-259, Abdul Ghani Kas
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A police officer was killed and eight other people, including an MQM candidate and two police personnel, were injured in different attacks on February 17-night, Dawn reported. According to police sources, the MQM candidate for NA-259, Abdul Ghani Kasi, was sitting in his election office when unidentified people riding a motorbike hurled a hand-grenade which exploded in the office. “The candidate and three MQM workers received serious injuries,” said Deputy Inspector General of Police Rehmatullah Niazi.
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February - 17 
A senior investigator said on February 17 that the suspects arrested in Benazir Bhutto’s assassination were part of a team instructed to kill her and Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud was mastermind of the plot, Dawn reported. CID Assistant Inspecto
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A senior investigator said on February 17 that the suspects arrested in Benazir Bhutto’s assassination were part of a team instructed to kill her and Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud was mastermind of the plot, Dawn reported. CID Assistant Inspector General of Police Chaudhry Abdul Majeed said at a press conference in Rawalpindi that Baitullah Mehsud had financed the assassins and given them instructions to assassinate Benazir Bhutto. Majeed said that five important suspects had been arrested by Pakistani Joint Investigation team in connection with the assassination as two of them, Aitizaz Shah and Sher Zaman, had made important disclosures about her assassination. Majeed also said that the team instructed to kill Benazir Bhutto had been motivated after she announced to come to Pakistan and pledged to take action against Taliban terrorists, in case she came into power.
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February - 17 
According to Daily Times, the Karachi Police arrested six members of the Hizbut Tehrir while they were pasting posters near Shahra-e-Qaideen on February 17. Geo News stated that the police arrested Ghulam Ali, Rizwan Ali, Abdul Samad, Talha, Shirafat
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According to Daily Times, the Karachi Police arrested six members of the Hizbut Tehrir while they were pasting posters near Shahra-e-Qaideen on February 17. Geo News stated that the police arrested Ghulam Ali, Rizwan Ali, Abdul Samad, Talha, Shirafat Ali and Muhammad Sajid, and recovered a large number of posters from their possession. According to the police, the posters read: “Change cannot come with the present democracy and the enforcement of Caliphate is essential for bringing about a change.”
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February - 17 
Another half a dozen explosions were reported from different areas damaging polling stations.
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Another half a dozen explosions were reported from different areas damaging polling stations.
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February - 17 
Authorities and tribal elders in North Waziristan have reached an agreement to revive a peace deal which had brought the government under severe criticism for capitulating to the militants, according to Dawn. A grand jirga (council) of 286 tribal eld
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Authorities and tribal elders in North Waziristan have reached an agreement to revive a peace deal which had brought the government under severe criticism for capitulating to the militants, according to Dawn. A grand jirga (council) of 286 tribal elders from the Dawar and Wazir sub-tribes of Utmanzai gathered at the agency headquarters in Miranshah on February 17-morning to discuss the future line of action following the expiry of a unilateral cease-fire by militants. The truce, first announced on December 17, 2007, was extended five times. It was due to expire on February 17. Witnesses said that the grand jirga reached an agreement to revive the September 5, 2006, peace deal with the government. The controversial agreement had drawn criticism, particularly from Washington which believed that it had allowed al Qaeda to regroup in the militant tribal region. Critics of the agreement said the government had capitulated to the militants by granting them major concessions without getting anything in return, particularly on key demands relating to the expulsion of foreign militants, an end to cross-border infiltration into Afghanistan and a pledge not to form a parallel government. The government had withdrawn security forces from checkpoints, released militants and paid damages.
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February - 17 
Election Commission (EC) on February 17 announced that it had postponed the February 18 polls in NA-37 Parachinar. EC Secretary Kanwar Dilshad told Geo Television that the general elections had been delayed after the provincial government requested t
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Election Commission (EC) on February 17 announced that it had postponed the February 18 polls in NA-37 Parachinar. EC Secretary Kanwar Dilshad told Geo Television that the general elections had been delayed after the provincial government requested the centre to do so in view of the volatile security situation that had gripped the area after the suicide blast.
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February - 17 
Four electric pylons were blown up in the Kohlu and Jaffarabad districts causing suspension in power supply.
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Four electric pylons were blown up in the Kohlu and Jaffarabad districts causing suspension in power supply.
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February - 17 
Four persons, including two police officers, were injured in Killi Qambrani, in the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta, when some people attacked the polling station with a hand-grenade. Some people lobbed a hand-grenade on the roof of a governme
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Four persons, including two police officers, were injured in Killi Qambrani, in the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta, when some people attacked the polling station with a hand-grenade. Some people lobbed a hand-grenade on the roof of a government school in Killi Ismail housing a polling station. Another blast was reported from the Sariab area while two other polling stations and the office of a union council were bombed in Mashkey. A bomb exploded near the Turbat Model High School and explosions were also reported from the Sado-Jhakrani area of Jaffarabad, Khuzdar, Mach, Kalat, Tump, Awaran and Killi Jamaldini of Noshki in government buildings housing polling stations. However, no casualty was reported in these blasts.
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February - 17 
Four security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Pir Koh gas field area of Dera Bugti district on February 17, according to Dawn. Sources said that a landmine planted by militants in Haideri Nal
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Four security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Pir Koh gas field area of Dera Bugti district on February 17, according to Dawn. Sources said that a landmine planted by militants in Haideri Nallah near Pir Koh gas field blew up a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps personnel.
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February - 17 
In another incident in the Matta area of Swat, Deputy Superintendent of Police Haroon Babar escaped unhurt when his car was attacked with a series of remote controlled devices near Bara Bandai in the Kabal sub-division where he had gone to inspect po
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In another incident in the Matta area of Swat, Deputy Superintendent of Police Haroon Babar escaped unhurt when his car was attacked with a series of remote controlled devices near Bara Bandai in the Kabal sub-division where he had gone to inspect polling stations. No casualty was reported.
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February - 17 
Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-divisi
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Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-division and arrested them after a brief exchange of fire. The two commanders were identified as Fazle Rehman and Akbar Hussain. Residents said that the SFs also dynamited the house of Fazle Rehman and the shops and a clinical laboratory of Akbar Hussain in the area.
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February - 17 
The death toll in the suicide bombing in Parachinar, capital of Kurram Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 16 has increased to 47, Daily Times reported. As reported earlier, a suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his
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The death toll in the suicide bombing in Parachinar, capital of Kurram Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 16 has increased to 47, Daily Times reported. As reported earlier, a suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his explosives-laden car into the election office of an independent candidate in Parachinar city.
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February - 17 
Train service between provincial capital Quetta and rest of the country was suspended after railway tracks were blown up at two places, near Killi Zehri and Degree College in Sariab area.
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Train service between provincial capital Quetta and rest of the country was suspended after railway tracks were blown up at two places, near Killi Zehri and Degree College in Sariab area.
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February - 17 
The co-ordinator for Bara-Parsa districts of the Jaya Krishna Goit led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G), Binod Mahato, was shot dead by an unidentified group at Bairganiyaa Bazaar in Bihar in India on February 17, reports Kantipuronline. Befor
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The co-ordinator for Bara-Parsa districts of the Jaya Krishna Goit led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G), Binod Mahato, was shot dead by an unidentified group at Bairganiyaa Bazaar in Bihar in India on February 17, reports Kantipuronline. Before he died, Mahato had stated that the shooter was Jung Bahadur Kushbaha of Bara district.
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February - 17 
Suspected LTTE cadres on February 17-night shot dead a pastor near YMCA junction at Ampara. Father Samson Neil Edirisinghe died instantly while his wife Shiromi Edirisinghe and their one-and-half year old infant escaped with injuries when the gunman
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Suspected LTTE cadres on February 17-night shot dead a pastor near YMCA junction at Ampara. Father Samson Neil Edirisinghe died instantly while his wife Shiromi Edirisinghe and their one-and-half year old infant escaped with injuries when the gunman opened fire on them.
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February - 18 
13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in two separate encounters in the Bijapur district on February 18, according to Times of India. In the first encounter, th
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13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in two separate encounters in the Bijapur district on February 18, according to Times of India. In the first encounter, the Special Task Force (STF) shot dead 10 Maoists inside Adesmetta forest under Gangalur police station in the district after they were attacked by the Maoists with landmines and automatic gunfire.
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February - 18 
A powerful landmine weighing about 20 kilograms was recovered by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during a combing operation in the Gajapati district on February 18-morning, Statesman reported. The landmine had been planted by the CP
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A powerful landmine weighing about 20 kilograms was recovered by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during a combing operation in the Gajapati district on February 18-morning, Statesman reported. The landmine had been planted by the CPI-Maoist cadres recently with an intention to target the CRPF personnel who regularly patrol the roads on the isolated stretch. CRPF commandant A. K. Das said, "The mine was detected near the Adagan village on the Paniganda to Jhumurigada road about 15 km from Adava village in the Mohona Block". "This road links to the Brahmanigam village of the Kandhamala District, and is now regularly used to transport the security men who are moving towards the Kandhamala District for the anti naxalite (left-wing extremist) operations."
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February - 18 
According to Telegraph, Ngnangbam Manglemjao Singh, an executive engineer in the public works department, and his wife Shanti Devi, a section officer in the irrigation and flood control department, were abducted by militants on their way to office on
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According to Telegraph, Ngnangbam Manglemjao Singh, an executive engineer in the public works department, and his wife Shanti Devi, a section officer in the irrigation and flood control department, were abducted by militants on their way to office on February 18. The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), which had not made any claim to the abductions, demanded INR 1 crore from the public works department for their release.
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February - 18 
According to Times of India, security force personnel with the help of Indian Air Forces choppers searched the hills and dense forests of the Nayagarh and Ganjam districts and recovered a truckload of arms and ammunition lying abandoned in the Gosama
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According to Times of India, security force personnel with the help of Indian Air Forces choppers searched the hills and dense forests of the Nayagarh and Ganjam districts and recovered a truckload of arms and ammunition lying abandoned in the Gosama hills of Ganjam district on February 18. The abandoned objects included around 400 rifles and more than 60,000 cartridges. However, most of the sophisticated AK-47 assault rifles looted during the Nayagarh attack on February 15-night was not part of the recovered items. The recovery is nearly 40 percent of the weaponry that the Maoists looted in the attack, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed the State legislative assembly. "There are three IAF helicopters helping us intercept the ultras on the run. We are pursuing them inside the jungle, along the hills and in the villages in 10 to 12 different operation zones from Kalingaghati to Bhanjanagar and Gallery to Chakapada "said an unnamed police officer."
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February - 18 
Three CRPF head constables and an equal number of constables were killed in an encounter with the Maoists in Tadkel hill of Mirtur police station area, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), Rajinder Kumar Vij, said. Three Maoists were also kill
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Three CRPF head constables and an equal number of constables were killed in an encounter with the Maoists in Tadkel hill of Mirtur police station area, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), Rajinder Kumar Vij, said. Three Maoists were also killed during the encounter, which began when a group of 60 CRPF personnel on a search mission were attacked by the Maoists with landmine blasts and machinegun fire in the area. "There were about 300 ultras," Vij said. Maoists escaped with the guns of the slain CRPF soldiers, he added.
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February - 18 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, U. Surchandra and K. Inaocha, were arrested during a search operation at Gandhi Memorial in the Ukhrul district on February 18. One US made 9-mm pistol along with one magazine, five live rounds of 9-mm an
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, U. Surchandra and K. Inaocha, were arrested during a search operation at Gandhi Memorial in the Ukhrul district on February 18. One US made 9-mm pistol along with one magazine, five live rounds of 9-mm and 7 rounds of 5.56- mm INSAS were recovered from their possession.
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February - 18 
19 people were killed and 157 others were injured in countrywide election-related violence on February 18, caretaker Interior Minister Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Nawaz told Dawn. However, according to independent reports, the number of casualties may be hig
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19 people were killed and 157 others were injured in countrywide election-related violence on February 18, caretaker Interior Minister Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Nawaz told Dawn. However, according to independent reports, the number of casualties may be higher. The minister said that nine died in Punjab, seven in Sindh and three in NWFP. He did not give any casualty figures for Balochistan, where four people were reported to have been killed. According to independent reports, the overall death toll in the country was 26. "Despite 19 deaths, the government considers the election quite peaceful with no incident of terrorism in any part of the country… We are happy that neither any incident of terrorism nor any obstacle in the election process was reported in the country," the caretaker minister said. Private TV channels reported that clashes between supporters of different political parties occurred in Khairpur, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Kamoki, Mirpur, Jacobabad, Muzzafargarh, Mandi Bahauddin, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha, Charsadda, Sukkur, Gujar Khan, Shikarpur, Hangu, Gakharmandi, Sialkot, Samandri, Sanghar and Peshawar. Polling is reported to have begun at a slow pace as voters appeared to be wary of violence. However, as the day progressed, the voter turnout improved and according to unconfirmed reports, it is estimated to be 35 percent. Ambassadors of UK, US, Japan, China, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Asian Association of Regional Corporation (SAARC) and European Union Countries visited different polling stations in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and expressed their satisfaction over polling process, security arrangements and performance of elections staff. The government has deployed 81,000 troops and nearly 400,000 police personnel to provide security to the more than 64,000 polling stations, a third of which had been declared sensitive. The Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r) Qazi Muhammad Farooq said on February 18-night that the Election Commission had fulfilled its responsibility to hold free, fair and transparent elections, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. "We have not received any complaints so far, but if we receive any, action would be taken," he said.
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February - 18 
Elections remained peaceful throughout the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 18 amid fears of suicide attacks, bomb blasts and violence from militants, Daily Times reported. NWFP Special Home Secretary Khalid Khan Umarzai said that the
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Elections remained peaceful throughout the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 18 amid fears of suicide attacks, bomb blasts and violence from militants, Daily Times reported. NWFP Special Home Secretary Khalid Khan Umarzai said that the elections all over the province were held with a peaceful atmosphere, except for an incident in Karak district in which one person was killed and another wounded when supporters of the Awami National Party and an independent candidate clashed in the PF-40 constituency’s Ghara Khel polling station. However, minor violent incidents were reported from the province. Militants blew up Middle School Shakardara polling station in the Matta area of Swat district and set ablaze the election material. Gunship helicopters later shelled the Shakardara area but no casualties were reported. Militants also targeted a security forces convoy with remote-controlled bombs in the Shakar Dehri and Charbagh areas, while a bomb exploded in the Dheri area of PF-83 constituency. No casualty was reported in these incidents. Peshawar remained peaceful during the elections and no untoward incident was reported in any part of the city. In Charsadda, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu, no violent incidents were reported. According to Dawn, women voters were barred from casting their votes in several parts of the NWFP. In some areas, polling was stopped over allegations of bogus voting, leading to scuffles among female supporters of a number of candidates. In the outskirts of Peshawar, some political parties had joined hands in barring women from casting their votes. Tribal elders and local leaders of ANP, PPP, PML-Q, PML-N and JUI-F struck an agreement on February 17-night to keep women out of the electoral process, some people of Shakkarpura area of Peshawar told Dawn. "The local leadership, after holding a jirga (council), decided that women will not cast their votes. They made the announcement on Sunday night from a local mosque," they said. Threatening pamphlets issued by militants and religious extremists were plastered on walls on the Kohat road close to Darra Adam Khel, warning women of suicide attacks if they came out to vote. Similar threats forced reportedly women to remain indoors in the Baddabher, Sarbund, Matanai, Sungo, Daibahadur, Achar, Ghari Ata Mohammad, Bahdur Kalay and Mathra areas. In Timergara, women were stopped from voting in the Lower Dir district, officials and witnesses said. The number of registered women voters in the district was 145,377. No woman turned up at any of the polling stations. The overall turnout was also low because of the boycott announced by Jamaat-i-Islami which has a large following in the district. Women voters in Bachkan Ahmadzai, Aezerkhel, Jhangkhel and Chandukhel were also forced to stay indoors. The situation was the same in most areas of the Karak, Swabi and Hangu districts.
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February - 18 
Polling was held peacefully in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) although there were apprehensions that militants might try to obstruct the electoral process, according to Dawn. A large number of tribesmen are reported to have exercised
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Polling was held peacefully in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) although there were apprehensions that militants might try to obstruct the electoral process, according to Dawn. A large number of tribesmen are reported to have exercised their right to vote. For the first time in region’s history, women were seen casting vote at many polling stations in Wana, the regional headquarters of South Waziristan. Reports said that tribal elders had this time allowed them to exercise their voting right. Women were also allowed to vote for the first time in the Yakaghund and Landi Kotal areas. In North Waziristan, militants also participated in the democratic process and were seen in voters’ queues. The overall atmosphere in Waziristan was reportedly peaceful and turnout was high. The turnout in the Mohmand and Orakzai regions, however, was comparatively low. Elections were held in 10 of the 12 constituencies in FATA. Polling in the NA-42 constituency in South Waziristan and NA-37 constituency in the Kurram Agency has been postponed for security reasons. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan had already announced that it would not obstruct the polling process anywhere in the country. However, about 18,000 voters in the Tiarza area in South Waziristan, most of them Mehsud tribesmen, boycotted the polling.
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February - 18 
President Pervez Musharraf on February 18 promised to work with whatever new government emerges from the parliamentary elections. According to AP, he told PTV after casting his vote that, "I will say from my side, whichever political party will win,
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President Pervez Musharraf on February 18 promised to work with whatever new government emerges from the parliamentary elections. According to AP, he told PTV after casting his vote that, "I will say from my side, whichever political party will win, whoever will become prime minister and chief ministers, congratulation to them on my behalf. And I will give them full cooperation as president." "We must come out of this confrontationalist approach and get into a conciliatory mode. I myself will remain committed to politics of reconciliation with everyone," Reuters quoted Musharraf as saying at a polling station in Rawalpindi for the PP-9 and NA-54 constituencies.
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February - 18 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly followed closely by the Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) in the elections held on February 18, according to The Hindu. The PPP led with 87 s
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly followed closely by the Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) in the elections held on February 18, according to The Hindu. The PPP led with 87 seats out of 272, followed by 66 for the PML-N, and 38 for the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q). Among the smaller parties, (ANP) the Muttahida Qaumi Movement won 19 seats and the Pakhtun nationalist Awami National Party got 10 seats. The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, a religious coalition which won 59 seats in 2002, was able to win only three this time. Other political parties - the PPP-Sherpao, the Balochistan National Party, the National People’s Party and the PML-F - got one, one, two, and four seats, respectively, according to Daily Times. Independent candidates won 27 seats. In the Punjab province, the PML-N won 101 seats out of 280, while the PPP and independent candidates got 78 and 35 seats, respectively. The PML-Q got 66 seats. In Sindh, the PPP won 65 seats out of 125, while the MQM and the PML-Q got 38 and nine seats, respectively. The PML-N failed to win a single seat while one independent candidate was successful. In Balochistan, the PML-Q won 17 seats out of 44, while the PPP won seven seats. Independent candidates won ten seats. In the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the ANP won 31 seats out of 85, while the PML-Q and the PML-N have won six and five seats, respectively. The PPP won 17 seats in the NWFP. In the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), six constituencies out of a total of 12 have been officially announced. Elections in two of the constituencies were postponed. As all the candidates in the region contested the elections as independent candidates, no political parties won any inroads in the region. At a press conference following a central executive committee meeting of the PPP, co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari staked the party’s claim to form the government at the Centre with the help of allies. The party is reportedly in a position to form the Sindh provincial government by itself. "We intend to make government in all four provinces and at the Centre, so we will act as the government-in-waiting with our allies… Our endeavour and our policy is to form a national consensus government that will take along all political forces," Zardari said.
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February - 18 
The Wazir and Daur tribes on February 18 reached an "agreement" with the North Waziristan political administration against "extremism" and "terrorism", according to Daily Times. "The political administration of North Waziristan and all sub-tribes and
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The Wazir and Daur tribes on February 18 reached an "agreement" with the North Waziristan political administration against "extremism" and "terrorism", according to Daily Times. "The political administration of North Waziristan and all sub-tribes and clans of Wazir and Daur tribes have agreed to jointly struggle against extremism and terrorism throughout the agency," a press release from Governor’s House said. "The agreement was signed in Miranshah (headquarters of North Waziristan)," it said. The press release, however, gave no details of the agreement.
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February - 18 
At least 20 persons were injured when cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) attacked a wedding house at Katani village in the Rangapur Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rautahat district on Februar
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At least 20 persons were injured when cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) attacked a wedding house at Katani village in the Rangapur Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rautahat district on February 18-night, according to Himalayan Times. They also abducted four girls from there, three of whom were released later, while the whereabouts of the other is still unknown. According to a local, around 25 JTMM-J cadres stormed into the wedding house and looted property worth NR one lakh, including gold ornaments.
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February - 18 
Cadres of the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT) hurled a powerful hand grenade at the house of one Shambhu Koiri at Baikunthapur of Dhakdhaki VDC-3 in the Rautahat district, Kantipuronline reports. The district in-charge of MMT, Raj, claimed responsibility
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Cadres of the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT) hurled a powerful hand grenade at the house of one Shambhu Koiri at Baikunthapur of Dhakdhaki VDC-3 in the Rautahat district, Kantipuronline reports. The district in-charge of MMT, Raj, claimed responsibility for the attack and said that they attacked Koiri's house as he was found to be defaming the group and was spying on them.
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February - 18 
An army troop carrier unicorn vehicle was caught in an LTTE laid pressure mine when it was passing the general area of Mahakachchikudi on February 18. The explosion caused injuries to three soldiers.
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An army troop carrier unicorn vehicle was caught in an LTTE laid pressure mine when it was passing the general area of Mahakachchikudi on February 18. The explosion caused injuries to three soldiers.
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February - 18 
Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18,
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Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. 10 militants were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries in the attack. One soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the fighting. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of six militants along with three T - 56 weapons.
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February - 19 
According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on February 19 called a 24-hour State-wide strike on February 21 against the killing of seven of its cadres last week. Seven CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in a joint operation by the
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According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on February 19 called a 24-hour State-wide strike on February 21 against the killing of seven of its cadres last week. Seven CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in a joint operation by the police and members of the village defence committee near Jamshedpur on February 14.
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February - 19 
Around 2500 cartridges were recovered by a joint team of the Bokaro district police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Jhumara hill under Gomia police station limits on an unspecified date, reports Ranchi Express. Bokaro district
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Around 2500 cartridges were recovered by a joint team of the Bokaro district police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Jhumara hill under Gomia police station limits on an unspecified date, reports Ranchi Express. Bokaro district Superintendent of Police, Priya Dubey, told reporters that the Jhumara hills continue to remain a strong foothold of the Maoists in the State.
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February - 19 
At least four Maoists were injured in an encounter with the Special Anti-Naxal Squad of Gadchiroli district police in the forest area near Potegaon village on February 19, according to Hitavada. The encounter started when the Maoists opened fire towa
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At least four Maoists were injured in an encounter with the Special Anti-Naxal Squad of Gadchiroli district police in the forest area near Potegaon village on February 19, according to Hitavada. The encounter started when the Maoists opened fire towards the police conducting combing operations in the area. During subsequent search operation, the police recovered a 410 musket rifle, two locally-made rifles, one grenade, four backpacks, three water bags, one live cartridge and other material from the incident site.
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February - 19 
Five employees of a private cement factory, Vinay Cements, were killed while another was injured in an attack by the Black Widow (BW) militants in the North Cachar Hills district on February 19, according to Nagaland Post. According to police, the mi
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Five employees of a private cement factory, Vinay Cements, were killed while another was injured in an attack by the Black Widow (BW) militants in the North Cachar Hills district on February 19, according to Nagaland Post. According to police, the militants attacked the vehicle carrying the employees at about four kilometres from Umrangshu. Three of the employees died on the spot while two others succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital. The militants also set ablaze four vehicles carrying the employees.
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February - 19 
Four companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) joined the anti-Maoist operations on February 19 to track down the Maoists who looted a large cache of arms and ammunition in the Nayagarh district on February 15-night, reports The Hindu. The
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Four companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) joined the anti-Maoist operations on February 19 to track down the Maoists who looted a large cache of arms and ammunition in the Nayagarh district on February 15-night, reports The Hindu. The operation was continuing in the districts of Nayagarh, Ganjam and Kandhamal, police said. Dog squads of the Orissa Police were pressed into service to track down the insurgents and the explosives that they might have been hidden inside the forests in Ganjam district. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the progress of the operation at the State Secretariat with the Director-General of Police and other top officials and said the operations would continue.
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February - 19 
IANS reports that a joint team of police and excise department officials destroyed poppy crops allegedly grown by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Imamganj police station area of Gaya district on February 19. "We have destroyed
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IANS reports that a joint team of police and excise department officials destroyed poppy crops allegedly grown by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Imamganj police station area of Gaya district on February 19. "We have destroyed the crops grown on 24 acres of land under Imamganj police station area," Omprakash Singh, a senior excise department official said. Imamganj and its adjoining areas in Gaya are considered as strongholds of the CPI-Maoist. Singh further said that the extremists cultivate poppy to fund their illegal activities.
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February - 19 
Koraput and Rayagada following a general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against the disappearance of a senior CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sudhir, from police custody. Sudhir, who had been deputed as ‘
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Koraput and Rayagada following a general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against the disappearance of a senior CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sudhir, from police custody. Sudhir, who had been deputed as ‘area commander’ of the newly formed Koraput dalam (squad) a few weeks ago, was reported missing and the Maoists alleged that police had either killed or arrested him. The Maoists alleged that Sudhir was missing ever since he was on his way to Bhubaneswar from Jeypore in the Koraput district a few days back. Police officials, however, denied the charges and said that the strike called is pre-planned and aimed at diverting police attention from the Nayagarh incident.
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February - 19 
Naveen Patnaik on February 19 announced a series of measures that his government had decided to take up to counter extremism, according to Kalinga Times. Patnaik announced in the State Legislative Assembly that all police stations and armouries will
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Naveen Patnaik on February 19 announced a series of measures that his government had decided to take up to counter extremism, according to Kalinga Times. Patnaik announced in the State Legislative Assembly that all police stations and armouries will be fortified and vacancies filled up expeditiously at the earliest. About 1300 posts of Constables and Sepoys and 300 other ranks will be created for the OSAP (Special Security) Battalions for guarding of the newly fortified police stations. The strength of the Special Operation Group will be increased by sanctioning 1000 additional posts. Five India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) will be created after obtaining sanction from the Government of India. The Special Intelligence Wing for Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities will be strengthened by suitably augmenting it. One post of Superintendent of Police (Technical) will be created for this Wing. The Director General of Police will be authorised to give appointment to the next of kin of the deceased police personnel in the anti-Naxalite operations and attacks commensurate with their qualifications and eligibility. And, more districts will be covered under the scheme of Security Related Expenditure with the approval of the Central government.
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February - 19 
On February 19. One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Lisham Biten Singh, was arrested from Waithou Bazar in the Thoubal district on the same day
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On February 19. One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Lisham Biten Singh, was arrested from Waithou Bazar in the Thoubal district on the same day
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February - 19 
One cadre of the Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Afjal Khan, was arrested by police personnel during a search operation at Leirak in the Imphal East district on February 19.
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One cadre of the Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Afjal Khan, was arrested by police personnel during a search operation at Leirak in the Imphal East district on February 19.
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February - 19 
One person, Lamsianthang, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Churachandpur district on February 19, reports Imphal Free Press.
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One person, Lamsianthang, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Churachandpur district on February 19, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 19 
One suspected militant was shot dead by Manipur Police during an encounter at Kwakeithel Moirangpurel under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on February 19-evening, reports Sangai Express. While another militant managed to escape,
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One suspected militant was shot dead by Manipur Police during an encounter at Kwakeithel Moirangpurel under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on February 19-evening, reports Sangai Express. While another militant managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol, one detonator and live round of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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February - 19 
Security forces arrested two Maoists, identified as Reena alias Manjulata Muduli and Pratap Kambata, during the ongoing combing operations in forest areas along the borders of the Kandhmal and Ganjam districts. A 9 mm pistol, looted from the Nayagarh
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Security forces arrested two Maoists, identified as Reena alias Manjulata Muduli and Pratap Kambata, during the ongoing combing operations in forest areas along the borders of the Kandhmal and Ganjam districts. A 9 mm pistol, looted from the Nayagarh district armoury, was recovered from their possession. Police sources said Reena joined the extremist movement six years ago and was an active member of the Sambalpur-Deogarh committee of the CPI-Maoist. She was also involved in at least ten murders and the looting of the Deogarh armoury.
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February - 19 
The Hindu reports that the Centre has sanctioned four more India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) to be raised by the State in 2008 to boost Chhattisgarh’s fight against the Maoists. The State is already raising four IRBs. Within days of announcing the sett
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The Hindu reports that the Centre has sanctioned four more India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) to be raised by the State in 2008 to boost Chhattisgarh’s fight against the Maoists. The State is already raising four IRBs. Within days of announcing the setting up of a Unified Command Structure, headed by Chief Minister Raman Singh, the Union Home Ministry placed five more battalions of Central paramilitary forces at the disposal of the State. Currently, 13 battalions of Central forces are engaged in anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh.
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February - 19 
Two officials of the State sericulture department, identified as Thongam Binodkumar and Laishram Shyam Singh, were paraded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants before the media at an unspecified place in the Churachand
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Two officials of the State sericulture department, identified as Thongam Binodkumar and Laishram Shyam Singh, were paraded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants before the media at an unspecified place in the Churachandpur district, for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of public money worth INR 500 crores, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 19 
Two officials of the Tribal Development Corporation, assistant engineer Bhagat Singh and section officer Premchand Singh, were abducted by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants in the Senapati district on February 19. The KRA demanded an unspec
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Two officials of the Tribal Development Corporation, assistant engineer Bhagat Singh and section officer Premchand Singh, were abducted by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants in the Senapati district on February 19. The KRA demanded an unspecified amount from the department.
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February - 19 
A suspected militant was killed and two others were arrested when the security forces (SFs) opened fire at alleged hideouts of militants after an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near an army convoy in the Darra Adam Khel town on February
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A suspected militant was killed and two others were arrested when the security forces (SFs) opened fire at alleged hideouts of militants after an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near an army convoy in the Darra Adam Khel town on February 19. Sources told The News that a SF convoy was passing through Gidaro area when an IED planted on the road exploded, leading to injuries to one soldier. After the explosion, the SF personnel opened indiscriminate fire, which resulted in the killing of one suspected militant.
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February - 19 
Four tribesmen were injured in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan in a mortar attack from the Afghan side on February 19-night, Dawn reported. Sources said that 40 mortar shells fired from the Afghan side landed in the Pakistani territory. One
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Four tribesmen were injured in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan in a mortar attack from the Afghan side on February 19-night, Dawn reported. Sources said that 40 mortar shells fired from the Afghan side landed in the Pakistani territory. One shell hit a mud-house in the Ghulam Khan area, causing injuries to four tribesmen.
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February - 19 
Police in the provincial capital arrested an Afghan national, identified as Abdur Rahim, and also recovered four kilograms of explosives from his possession on February 19, Dawn reported.
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Police in the provincial capital arrested an Afghan national, identified as Abdur Rahim, and also recovered four kilograms of explosives from his possession on February 19, Dawn reported.
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February - 19 
SF personnel arrested 20 militants from Bannu district on February 19 and recovered a huge quantity of rocket launchers and sub-machine guns from their possession, according to The Post. The militants revealed during investigation that they were affi
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SF personnel arrested 20 militants from Bannu district on February 19 and recovered a huge quantity of rocket launchers and sub-machine guns from their possession, according to The Post. The militants revealed during investigation that they were affiliated to the local Taliban leader Hamid Shah of Bannu, who is reported to have lost the February 18 elections from a constituency in NWFP. The arrested militants confessed that they were tasked to target Adnan Khan Wazir who won the polls against Hamid Shah.
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February - 19 
Zardari and Nawaz Sharif on February 19 separately called for President Pervez Musharraf to quit after his allies were defeated in the general elections, according to Daily Times. "Musharraf had said he would quit when the people tell him to. The peo
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Zardari and Nawaz Sharif on February 19 separately called for President Pervez Musharraf to quit after his allies were defeated in the general elections, according to Daily Times. "Musharraf had said he would quit when the people tell him to. The people have now given their verdict," Nawaz told a press conference in Lahore. "We will now take this demand (of the president’s resignation) with us to the parliament and see which political forces support us," Zardari told BBC. Earlier, talking to reporters at a press conference at Zardari House in Islamabad, he said he would form a coalition government, but ruled out an alliance with the PML-Q.
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February - 19 
On February 19, a Dhaka court remanded Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Mainuddin alias Abu Jandal alias Masum Billah in custody for seven days, reports New Age. Jandal was arrested on February 14 on charges of attempting to
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On February 19, a Dhaka court remanded Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Mainuddin alias Abu Jandal alias Masum Billah in custody for seven days, reports New Age. Jandal was arrested on February 14 on charges of attempting to kill former prime minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina on August 21, 2004 in a grenade attack. The investigating officer told the court that Jandal had supplied the grenades that were used in the attack.
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February - 19 
On February 19, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 12 bombs from the Dhumi Hayatpur village under Shibgonj sub-district in the Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The explosives were wrapped in a polythene bag and hidden u
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On February 19, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 12 bombs from the Dhumi Hayatpur village under Shibgonj sub-district in the Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The explosives were wrapped in a polythene bag and hidden underground.
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February - 19 
A police constable, identified as Kandaih Dharmalingam, on duty at Thalavar Street in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 19, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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A police constable, identified as Kandaih Dharmalingam, on duty at Thalavar Street in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 19, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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February - 19 
An intelligence operative of the LTTE, identified as Thangarajah Shiwakumar, was arrested by the police at Wanathawilluwa in the Kalpitiya area of Puttalam district, according to Colombo Page. The suspect, a resident of Olumaduwai in the Mannar distr
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An intelligence operative of the LTTE, identified as Thangarajah Shiwakumar, was arrested by the police at Wanathawilluwa in the Kalpitiya area of Puttalam district, according to Colombo Page. The suspect, a resident of Olumaduwai in the Mannar district, had come to the Kerathivu area three days ago in order to gather information necessary for a terrorist attack in the Kalpitiya, Wanathavilluwa or Puttlama areas, police sources said.
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February - 19 
Colombo Page reported that an unidentified mob stormed the house of a person, who had been allegedly hired by the LTTE to assassinate Deputy Minster of Finance Ranjith Siyambalpitiya, at Adurupana in the Kegalle district and set it ablaze after remov
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Colombo Page reported that an unidentified mob stormed the house of a person, who had been allegedly hired by the LTTE to assassinate Deputy Minster of Finance Ranjith Siyambalpitiya, at Adurupana in the Kegalle district and set it ablaze after removing the residents, police sources said, adding, the suspected hired assassin was an army deserter. Police recently arrested the suspect along with four others on the suspicion of undertaking a contract worth of two million rupees from the outfit to assassinate Minister Siyambalapitiya.
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February - 19 
Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that some 100 civilians had already crossed over to cleared areas (area under government control) in Mannar and Vavuniya. He said civilians could cross over to cleared areas using the Omanthai entry
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Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that some 100 civilians had already crossed over to cleared areas (area under government control) in Mannar and Vavuniya. He said civilians could cross over to cleared areas using the Omanthai entry/exit point as well as by the sea route in Mannar.
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February - 19 
Sri Lanka has said that a proposal for providing safe haven for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has been there "for some time", but felt he would be apprehended by India the moment he leaves the island countr
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Sri Lanka has said that a proposal for providing safe haven for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has been there "for some time", but felt he would be apprehended by India the moment he leaves the island country. "Yes, that is his problem. If he (Prabhakaran) leaves Kilinochchi, then India will get him for sure," Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona told Asian Tribune. He also said that it will be difficult for Prabhakaran to get past India, adding, "It will be difficult. You know that an Indian court wants him. India is a very legalistic country. You know that they regularly send us notes for Prabhakaran’s extradition. And keep on reminding us to extradite Prabhakaran, as he is a proclaimed offender in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case." When asked whether peace broker Norway was making arrangements to provide safe haven to Prabhakaran, Kohona said: "That is a good idea, no?" It is a solution that has been proposed for some time, the ‘Idi Amin Solution’," he revealed, without elaborating. Amin, who seized power in Uganda in January 1971 in a military coup, fled to Libya in 1979 after the Uganda-Tanzania war. He relocated himself in 1981 to Saudi Arabia, where he died in 2003. The Sri Lankan government said that it would open a 'gateway' for trapped civilians in the Wanni area to crossover to the government controlled areas, according to Colombo Page. "We would open an escape rout for civilians in the Wanni area and would give necessary accommodation," said government defence spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. "We will drop leaflets to educate the public on our strategy which includes escape routes for them like we did when liberating Sampur," the Minister added.
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February - 19 
Supply of electricity to many residential areas of Mundalama in the Puttalam district was disrupted on February 19-morning when suspected LTTE militants destroyed a wayside transformer using explosives.
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Supply of electricity to many residential areas of Mundalama in the Puttalam district was disrupted on February 19-morning when suspected LTTE militants destroyed a wayside transformer using explosives.
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February - 19 
The troops recovered 35 pistol rounds, five pistol magazines, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, two dog tags, two mobile phones, two detonators, two 9 v batteries, one remote control device, three wire clips and a damaged T-56 weapon from the Si
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The troops recovered 35 pistol rounds, five pistol magazines, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, two dog tags, two mobile phones, two detonators, two 9 v batteries, one remote control device, three wire clips and a damaged T-56 weapon from the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district on February 19, SLA reported.
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February - 19 
Three people, all Muslims from the Kathankudy area, were arrested alongside printed material which had been used to issue death threats on candidates, a police spokesman in the Batticaloa district told Xinhua on February 19. The candidates from the T
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Three people, all Muslims from the Kathankudy area, were arrested alongside printed material which had been used to issue death threats on candidates, a police spokesman in the Batticaloa district told Xinhua on February 19. The candidates from the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party had complained of death threats received allegedly from the LTTE. The Batticaloa district is scheduled to hold elections on March 10 to appoint local councillors to nine local councils.
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February - 19 
Troops foiled an LTTE attempt to dislodge consolidating troops in the newly captured Sirukulam area in the Mannar district. In the gun-battle that started around midnight on February 19 and continued for about four hours troops inflicted heavy casual
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Troops foiled an LTTE attempt to dislodge consolidating troops in the newly captured Sirukulam area in the Mannar district. In the gun-battle that started around midnight on February 19 and continued for about four hours troops inflicted heavy casualties on the militants forcing them to retreat. The exact details of the casualties are, however, yet to be ascertained, though it is believed at least 35-40 militants have either been injured or killed. Five soldiers were reported injured in the gun-battle. Top LTTE leaders, identified as Swarnam and Laksman, reportedly commanded the attack.
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February - 19 
Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were re
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Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 20 
According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Sikander Hayat, was shot at and injured by the militants in his house at village Sakhi Maidan in the Poonch district on February 20.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Sikander Hayat, was shot at and injured by the militants in his house at village Sakhi Maidan in the Poonch district on February 20.
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February - 20 
According to Telegraph, the Adino faction of the Naga National Council (NNC) has asked the people to boycott the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on March 5. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) also warned
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According to Telegraph, the Adino faction of the Naga National Council (NNC) has asked the people to boycott the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on March 5. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) also warned of stringent action against its cadres in case of their failure to boycott the polls. Further, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), which had earlier asked to support candidates helping them in their pursuit for a solution to the protracted Naga political problem, said on February 20 that it would not get involved in the election process.
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February - 20 
Assam Tribune reports that armed Maoist groups have started making efforts to establish their roots in the Northeastern region. According to sources, though they have not been able to establish strong bases in the Northeast region, but according to i
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Assam Tribune reports that armed Maoist groups have started making efforts to establish their roots in the Northeastern region. According to sources, though they have not been able to establish strong bases in the Northeast region, but according to intelligence inputs, such groups have started making efforts to do so to expand their bases. Sources said that the Maoist groups may target the tea tribes of Assam in their fight for getting the Scheduled Tribes status. Security agencies are of the view that the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) might be targeted by the Maoists to establish their roots in the Northeast as senior AANLA leaders recently visited Jharkhand, which gave rise to speculation about the possibility of a tie up between the AANLA and Maoists.
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February - 20 
Militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) along with other militants from Nagaland abducted two traders from the Panjan area under the Sarupathar police station in Golaghat district on February 20-night. Dilip Agarwalla,
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Militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) along with other militants from Nagaland abducted two traders from the Panjan area under the Sarupathar police station in Golaghat district on February 20-night. Dilip Agarwalla, a rice trader, and his associate Moron Das, were abducted at gunpoint by four armed youths while travelling on a motorcycle from Nawjan to Panjan. While Das was later released, Agarwalla was taken to a village across the border in Nagaland. The militants also took away INR 40,000 from Das.
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February - 20 
More than 20 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) were injured when a group of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed a local committee office in the Ramchandraghat constituency of West Tripura dis
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More than 20 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) were injured when a group of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed a local committee office in the Ramchandraghat constituency of West Tripura district and assaulted party members on February 20-night, according to Telegraph. The militants also threatened the party workers of dire consequences if they did not stop working for the CPI-M and cast their votes in favour of Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura candidate, Ananta Debbarma.
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February - 20 
One more Orissa Police personnel wounded during the February 15 attack by the CPI-Maoist in Nayagarh, succumbed to his injuries on February 20, taking the death toll in the attack to 16, reports UNI.
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One more Orissa Police personnel wounded during the February 15 attack by the CPI-Maoist in Nayagarh, succumbed to his injuries on February 20, taking the death toll in the attack to 16, reports UNI.
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February - 20 
One suspected militant was shot dead by Manipur Police during an encounter at an unspecified place between Achouba Maning and Longjam Leirak in the Imphal West district on February 20, according to Sangai Express. While another militant managed to es
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One suspected militant was shot dead by Manipur Police during an encounter at an unspecified place between Achouba Maning and Longjam Leirak in the Imphal West district on February 20, according to Sangai Express. While another militant managed to escape, one Italian made 9-mm pistol, four live rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 20 
Police personnel recovered and later defused a hand grenade which was hurled by unidentified militants at the residence of a school teacher, Sapam Bihari, at Pallou in the Imphal West district on February 20.
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Police personnel recovered and later defused a hand grenade which was hurled by unidentified militants at the residence of a school teacher, Sapam Bihari, at Pallou in the Imphal West district on February 20.
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February - 20 
The para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said on February 20 that around 700 to 800 militants are still active in the Kashmir valley. CRPF Inspector General S.K Jain told reporters that "According to our information based on intelligence
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The para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said on February 20 that around 700 to 800 militants are still active in the Kashmir valley. CRPF Inspector General S.K Jain told reporters that "According to our information based on intelligence inputs, around 700 to 800 militants are active in the valley." He also said that the violence level has drastically declined in the valley.
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February - 20 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on February 20 set two conditions for renewing the cease-fire that lapsed on January 31, 2008, reports Telegraph. In a letter to the Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Home Ministry, the UPDS ‘fo
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on February 20 set two conditions for renewing the cease-fire that lapsed on January 31, 2008, reports Telegraph. In a letter to the Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Home Ministry, the UPDS ‘foreign secretary’ Klirdap Kathar said that they would sign a fresh cease-fire agreement only if the Union Government agreed to hold a round of talks every three months until a solution was reached. The second condition put by the outfit is that its demand for self-rule be included in the terms of reference of the proposed State Reorganisation Commission. The letter said that, "The UPDS is ready to sign a formal cease-fire extension agreement for another six months provided the above preconditions are fulfilled and ensured."
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February - 20 
The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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February - 20 
Three security force (SF) personnel were injured in a hand grenade attack at a military check-post in the Kohat cantonment on February 20-night, according to Dawn.
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Three security force (SF) personnel were injured in a hand grenade attack at a military check-post in the Kohat cantonment on February 20-night, according to Dawn.
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February - 20 
Two people sustained injuries when SFs opened fire at them in the Mingora city on February 20, The News reported. The victims were identified as Akhtar Ali, resident of Dakorak and Khalid of Buner district. The duo was wounded when soldiers in a conv
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Two people sustained injuries when SFs opened fire at them in the Mingora city on February 20, The News reported. The victims were identified as Akhtar Ali, resident of Dakorak and Khalid of Buner district. The duo was wounded when soldiers in a convoy allegedly opened fire on pedestrians near Makanbagh in Mingora city.
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February - 20 
Around 60 persons were injured in six districts of the Terai region on the ninth day of the indefinite strike called by the United Democratic Madhesh Front (UMDF), according to Himalayan Times. More than 100 people were arrested and 30 buses were van
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Around 60 persons were injured in six districts of the Terai region on the ninth day of the indefinite strike called by the United Democratic Madhesh Front (UMDF), according to Himalayan Times. More than 100 people were arrested and 30 buses were vandalised during the strike. Curfew was imposed in headquarters Siraha and Lahan municipality of Siraha district, Inaruwa and the Mahendra highway section in Sunsari district, Biratnagar of Morang district, Nepalgunj of Banke district and in the Parsa district.
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February - 20 
Army Chief General Moeen U. Ahmed said on February 20 that Bangladesh should have its own brand of democracy as the Westminster model is not truly followed by any political party in power, reports Daily Star. Speaking at the launch of his book Nirbac
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Army Chief General Moeen U. Ahmed said on February 20 that Bangladesh should have its own brand of democracy as the Westminster model is not truly followed by any political party in power, reports Daily Star. Speaking at the launch of his book Nirbachita Sankolon (Selected Compilation) at the Kurmitola Golf Club, General Moeen said "In our democracy, prime minister completely becomes one-man show. What we actually follow here is not the Westminster form... We should have such model of democracy as will suit us and that's why I stated about our own brand of democracy."
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February - 20 
Police recovered two firearms in separate raids at Amlapara and Chourhas area in the Kushtia town. No one was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered two firearms in separate raids at Amlapara and Chourhas area in the Kushtia town. No one was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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February - 20 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a left-wing extremist belonging to an unspecified group and recovered some firearms at Degree Char under Iswardi sub-district in the Pabna district on February 20 night, reports Daily Star. One rifle an
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a left-wing extremist belonging to an unspecified group and recovered some firearms at Degree Char under Iswardi sub-district in the Pabna district on February 20 night, reports Daily Star. One rifle and eight round bullets were recovered from the extremist, identified as Khairul Alam alias Mollah of Krishnapur village under Sadar sub-district in the Jhenidah district.
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February - 20 
At Kallikulam, the troops neutralised a LTTE bunker and killed six militants.
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At Kallikulam, the troops neutralised a LTTE bunker and killed six militants.
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February - 20 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured during encounters with the troops in the areas west of Parappakandal and north of Pallikuli in the Mannar district on February 20, Sri Lanka Army report
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured during encounters with the troops in the areas west of Parappakandal and north of Pallikuli in the Mannar district on February 20, Sri Lanka Army reported. Two soldiers were also killed in the LTTE attacks.
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February - 20 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched an attack towards a group of militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 20, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also k
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched an attack towards a group of militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 20, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also killed while five others sustained injuries in the incident.
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February - 20 
During separate search operations on February 20 in the Varikuttiaruwa, Udayanathankulam, Periyapantrichurichchan and Vankalacheddikulam areas, the troops recovered two 9 v batteries, two remote control devices, two detonators, three wire clips, five
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During separate search operations on February 20 in the Varikuttiaruwa, Udayanathankulam, Periyapantrichurichchan and Vankalacheddikulam areas, the troops recovered two 9 v batteries, two remote control devices, two detonators, three wire clips, five hand grenades, four combat dresses, 600 T–56 ammunition rounds, 319 anti personnel mines and one 81-mm mortar trap.
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February - 20 
The Mutur police recovered three hand grenades from the Alinchena area of Trincomalee district.
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The Mutur police recovered three hand grenades from the Alinchena area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 20 
The troops attacked another group of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam and killed eight militants. Three militants and a soldier were injured in the gun fight.
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The troops attacked another group of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam and killed eight militants. Three militants and a soldier were injured in the gun fight.
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February - 20 
The troops during clearing operations at Saddm Hussain village in the Batticaloa district recovered two hand grenades.
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The troops during clearing operations at Saddm Hussain village in the Batticaloa district recovered two hand grenades.
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February - 20 
Three soldiers were killed when the LTTE militants opened fire on an Army picket point at Dambakote in the Buttala district. Troops retaliated and injured at least one militant.
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Three soldiers were killed when the LTTE militants opened fire on an Army picket point at Dambakote in the Buttala district. Troops retaliated and injured at least one militant.
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February - 21 
A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, identified as Mudasir Yousuf Bhat, was arrested along with an IED, a hand grenade and five rounds of AK ammunition from the Pulwama town for alleged links with the militants.
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A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, identified as Mudasir Yousuf Bhat, was arrested along with an IED, a hand grenade and five rounds of AK ammunition from the Pulwama town for alleged links with the militants.
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February - 21 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the convoy of the Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Narayanpur district near Rainar village on February 21. "One of the bullets hit the third v
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the convoy of the Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Narayanpur district near Rainar village on February 21. "One of the bullets hit the third vehicle from the car of the SP and the Collector and broke its window pane," a police official said, adding that no one was injured in the incident. Both the officials were returning to the district headquarter Narayanpur after attending a grievance redressal meeting in Rainar village when the incident occurred.
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February - 21 
Four Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) supporters including a polling agent were abducted by the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants at Hariyamani para under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district on February 21-night,
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Four Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) supporters including a polling agent were abducted by the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants at Hariyamani para under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district on February 21-night, Tripurainfo reports. The kidnapped persons were identified as Kamlijoy Tripura, Nirajoy Tripura, Dhachanjoy Tripura, and Chauyajoy Tripura.
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February - 21 
In a joint operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army have killed three militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in Kupwara district on February 21. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), B. Srinivas, informed Daily Excelsior
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In a joint operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army have killed three militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in Kupwara district on February 21. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), B. Srinivas, informed Daily Excelsior that Police had received specific information regarding the presence of a seven-member group of JeM militants in the dense forest area of Batnar Kooligam in the snowbound Lolab valley. In the encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation, three militants were killed while four others, including two injured militants, managed to escape. Srinivas said that identity of the slain militants was being ascertained with the help of informants and residents of Khurhama area, though some of them insisted that the Jaish ‘commander’ Pasha was among those killed.
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February - 21 
Lamabam Momon Singh, Deputy Inspector of School, was arrested by Manipur Police during a search operation at Ngaikhong village in the Bishnupur district on February 21, according to Sangai Express. He was reportedly deducting extortion demand money f
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Lamabam Momon Singh, Deputy Inspector of School, was arrested by Manipur Police during a search operation at Ngaikhong village in the Bishnupur district on February 21, according to Sangai Express. He was reportedly deducting extortion demand money for the militants from the salaries of the staff and teachers of his office. INR 136850 deducted from the salaries of the staff and teachers for the month of November and December 2007 was also recovered from his possession.
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February - 21 
One suspected militant was shot dead by the Manipur Police during an encounter near the gate of Universal College at Thoubal Wangkhem under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on February 21-evening, reports Sangai Express. One hand grena
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One suspected militant was shot dead by the Manipur Police during an encounter near the gate of Universal College at Thoubal Wangkhem under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on February 21-evening, reports Sangai Express. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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February - 21 
Statesman reports that the Special Operating Group (SOG) personnel on February 21 recovered leaflets, banners and other material of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest area of Mayurbhanj district. Recently, villagers of Ser
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Statesman reports that the Special Operating Group (SOG) personnel on February 21 recovered leaflets, banners and other material of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest area of Mayurbhanj district. Recently, villagers of Sergoda, Kangkadabadh, Paktia and Chadahipahadi under Gorumohisani police station jurisdiction had reported to the district police about the movement of some uniformed people in the surrounding forest area.
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February - 21 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a school teacher at Kakopathar Harumechai village in the Tinsukia district on February 21, according to Telegraph. Police said four persons called out Pradip Hazarika, a teacher at
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a school teacher at Kakopathar Harumechai village in the Tinsukia district on February 21, according to Telegraph. Police said four persons called out Pradip Hazarika, a teacher at the Bordirak Middle English School in Kakopathar, from his house and shot him dead from point blank range. They also assaulted his neighbour, Jiten Changmai, before leaving the place. The same group is suspected to have killed one Bhoyen Moran, a resident of the adjoining Bormechai village, 15 minutes before the first incident. Both Hazarika and Moran used to visit a camp of the 7/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kophatoli in Kakopathar, fuelling speculation that ULFA suspected them to be security force’s informers.
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February - 21 
Telegraph reports that the strike in Jharkhand was peaceful but it affected business and other activities in the rural areas.
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Telegraph reports that the strike in Jharkhand was peaceful but it affected business and other activities in the rural areas.
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February - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three trucks, two laden with potatoes and another carrying rice, at Bhimpur in the Kotwali area of Nadia district on February 21-morning, according to Statesman.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three trucks, two laden with potatoes and another carrying rice, at Bhimpur in the Kotwali area of Nadia district on February 21-morning, according to Statesman.
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February - 21 
The Corps of Detectives (CoD) arrested a software engineer for suspected links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from Guruappanapalya under Mico Layout police station limits in Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, on February 21,
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The Corps of Detectives (CoD) arrested a software engineer for suspected links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from Guruappanapalya under Mico Layout police station limits in Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, on February 21, reports The Hindu. However, four of his alleged accomplices escaped during the police operation. Yahya Khan is a native of Kerala and was working in a leading multinational information technology company in the city and he was reportedly under watch by the Bangalore Police for the past few days. Police sources said that the arrest followed information given by Mohammad Asif, a final-year MBBS student, and another SIMI activist, who was arrested in Hubli recently.
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February - 21 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that five security force (SF) personnel were killed while many others injured in an ambush by its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), at Muolvaikhup village under Kamjong sub-division in th
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that five security force (SF) personnel were killed while many others injured in an ambush by its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), at Muolvaikhup village under Kamjong sub-division in the Ukhrul district on February 21-afternoon. The Assam Rifles, however, said that only one trooper was injured and denied any casualty.
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February - 21 
The-24 hour bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand partially affected train movement particularly in the Dhanbad, Mughalsarai and Danapur divisions of the East Central Railway (ECR) on February
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The-24 hour bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand partially affected train movement particularly in the Dhanbad, Mughalsarai and Danapur divisions of the East Central Railway (ECR) on February 21, reports Times of India. Movement of several passenger trains was cancelled due to the bandh as a precautionary measure. However, no untoward incident has been reported from any part of ECR divisions.
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February - 21 
Three more Naxalites, including platoon dalam (squad) ‘commander’ Chaitu were killed on February 21 in Sironch area of the same district during an exchange of fire between the extremists and the police party. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police, Raje
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Three more Naxalites, including platoon dalam (squad) ‘commander’ Chaitu were killed on February 21 in Sironch area of the same district during an exchange of fire between the extremists and the police party. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Pradhan had claimed that the body of Chaitu was recovered while the Naxalites managed to carry away the remaining bodies.
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February - 21 
While replying to an adjournment motion on the law and order situation moved by the Opposition in the wake of the Maoist attack and arms loot in Nayagarh on February 15-night, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on February 21 claimed that the Maoist viole
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While replying to an adjournment motion on the law and order situation moved by the Opposition in the wake of the Maoist attack and arms loot in Nayagarh on February 15-night, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on February 21 claimed that the Maoist violence in Orissa was much less when compared to the neighbouring States, reports Kalinga Times. "The naxal violence profile in the State remains much less compared to the neighbouring naxal affected States like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar," Patnaik said in the State Legislative Assembly. "Whenever we discuss Nayagarh, are naturally reminded of horrifying incidents of neighbouring States such as the Dantewada incident of July 2007 in Chhattisgarh in which 23 persons were killed, the Ranibodli incident of Chhattisgarh on March 15, 2007 where 54 police personnel were killed, the incident of Chilkhari in Jharkhand on October 27, 2007 where the son of Babulal Marandi, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand was killed," Patnaik said in his statement. "While 52 incidents involving 15 deaths (13 civilians and two security personnel) took place in our State during the year 2007, 538 incidents involving 350 deaths (180 security personnel and 170 civilians) took place in Chhattisgarh, 421 incidents involving 150 deaths (11 security personnel and 139 civilians) took place in Jharkhand," Patnaik added.
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February - 21 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) agreed on February 21 to form coalition governments, including with the Awami National Party (ANP), Daily Times reported. "We have agreed on a common agenda. We will work
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) agreed on February 21 to form coalition governments, including with the Awami National Party (ANP), Daily Times reported. "We have agreed on a common agenda. We will work together to form the government in the centre and in the provinces… We will ensure that you complete a full five years’ term," Nawaz Sharif told a press conference in Islamabad after talks with PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari. Zardari said there were "a lot of grounds to cover" between the two parties, but added: "Inshallah (God willing) we will be meeting off and on. In principle, we have agreed to stay together." Also on February 21, the PPP and the ANP agreed to work together for the supremacy of parliament, judicial reforms, provincial autonomy and war on terror, Zardari and ANP President Asfandyar Wali told reporters after their meeting.
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February - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead three traffic policemen in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, early on February 21-morning, according to Daily Times. Capital City Police Officer Mohammad Akbar said the officers, Sub-Inspector Abdul Latif and Constable
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three traffic policemen in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, early on February 21-morning, according to Daily Times. Capital City Police Officer Mohammad Akbar said the officers, Sub-Inspector Abdul Latif and Constables Bashir and Muhammad Ayub, were performing routine traffic duty in Killi Ismail when assailants rode up to them on a motorcycle and opened fire. Bibarg Baloch, a spokesman of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army, claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 21 
A grenade was found at Chowdhuripara under Ramgarh sub-district in Khagrachhari district on February 21. According to Daily Star, the grenade was found by a civilian who handed it over to the army personnel.
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A grenade was found at Chowdhuripara under Ramgarh sub-district in Khagrachhari district on February 21. According to Daily Star, the grenade was found by a civilian who handed it over to the army personnel.
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February - 21 
Daily Star reports that the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Moinuddin alias Abu Zandal, now on a seven-day remand, during his interrogation has admitted his role in carrying out the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on an Awam
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Daily Star reports that the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Moinuddin alias Abu Zandal, now on a seven-day remand, during his interrogation has admitted his role in carrying out the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally with an intention of killing the AL chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Zandal, a close aide of the detained HuJI-B ‘operations commander’ Mufti Abdul Hannan, is currently being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Dhaka. The CID reportedly proposes to bring two more HuJI-B cadres, Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Bulbul and Tamim, who were arrested earlier in connection with the August 21 attack, face to face with Zandal to verify information so far gained from him.
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February - 21 February - 22
New Age reports that police recovered two India-made revolvers and over 600 rounds of bullets from Gazipur and Lalmonirhat during the last two days. While the Lalmonirhat sadar police recovered the revolvers with eight rounds of bullet from a canal a
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New Age reports that police recovered two India-made revolvers and over 600 rounds of bullets from Gazipur and Lalmonirhat during the last two days. While the Lalmonirhat sadar police recovered the revolvers with eight rounds of bullet from a canal at Guard Para village of the district on February 22, the Gazipur police seized 600 rounds of live bullets inside a sack on February 21 at Piplia area beside the Dhaka-Kalinganj road.
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February - 21 
A naval foot patrol recovered 20-kg of C-4 explosives packed in 20 packets, containing 1 kg in each packets, 23 detonators and two belts from Kerawalapitiya along the Colombo-Katunayake road on Friday 21-night, unnamed senior Navy official said, Dail
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A naval foot patrol recovered 20-kg of C-4 explosives packed in 20 packets, containing 1 kg in each packets, 23 detonators and two belts from Kerawalapitiya along the Colombo-Katunayake road on Friday 21-night, unnamed senior Navy official said, Daily News reported. He informed the area is highly sensitive as gas tanks and oil refineries were situated and added, "A major disaster and mayhem was averted by recovering the 20kg of C4 explosives."
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February - 21 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured while three T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 21 
During another attack launched by the troops targeting a heavily fortified LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area, four militants were killed while several others got injured. Two soldiers were also killed while four more sustained injuries in the gu
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During another attack launched by the troops targeting a heavily fortified LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area, four militants were killed while several others got injured. Two soldiers were also killed while four more sustained injuries in the gun fire.
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February - 21 
Five LTTE militants were killed by the troops in two different attacks in the Periyapantrichurichchan area. The troops also recovered 320 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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Five LTTE militants were killed by the troops in two different attacks in the Periyapantrichurichchan area. The troops also recovered 320 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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February - 21 
On February 21, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed two LTTE artillery positions located in Mannar and Mullaitivu districts, the military said, according to Colombo Page. The first attack was conducted around noon in the Mannar area wh
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On February 21, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed two LTTE artillery positions located in Mannar and Mullaitivu districts, the military said, according to Colombo Page. The first attack was conducted around noon in the Mannar area while the other attack was conducted at 1 pm in the Mullaitivu area, sources said. Fighter pilots confirmed that the targets were accurately hit. Defence authorities said the LTTE have been firing heavy artillery towards Mannar and Welioya FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) using those guns at the targeted locations.
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February - 22 
A consignment of arms and ammunition was recovered from forward village of Hashi at Makwal near Niki Tawi along the Line of Control (LoC) under the jurisdiction of Satwari police station in the Poonch district. The consignment that was wrapped in a b
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A consignment of arms and ammunition was recovered from forward village of Hashi at Makwal near Niki Tawi along the Line of Control (LoC) under the jurisdiction of Satwari police station in the Poonch district. The consignment that was wrapped in a bag and concealed near a tree included one AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 120 rounds and two hand grenades. It is believed that the infiltrators might have dumped the consignment in forward village.
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February - 22 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Haobam Baba alias Ibungo Singh, was arrested by police personnel from Wabagai Bazar in the Thoubal district on February 22.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Haobam Baba alias Ibungo Singh, was arrested by police personnel from Wabagai Bazar in the Thoubal district on February 22.
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February - 22 
According to Telegraph, the Bokaro district police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Mangra Togri forest of the Jhumra hillocks in the Bokaro district on February 22. The arms and amm
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According to Telegraph, the Bokaro district police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Mangra Togri forest of the Jhumra hillocks in the Bokaro district on February 22. The arms and ammunition recovered included, three rifles, 12 kilograms of explosives, 135 detonators, eight hand grenades, nine improvised explosive device (IED) electronic circuits, two battery circuits, two wireless sets, VHF set, two walkie-talkies, a map of united Bihar, dozens of police and military jerseys and Maoist literature.
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February - 22 
According to Times of India, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a teacher while he was conducting classes in Majkadna village under Belpahari area of the West Midnapore district on February 22. The victim,
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According to Times of India, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a teacher while he was conducting classes in Majkadna village under Belpahari area of the West Midnapore district on February 22. The victim, Karam Chand Singh was also a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) local committee member. Maoists alleged that he had earlier left the outfit and had joined CPI-M.
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February - 22 
Asian Age reports that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has tasked two groups of terrorists to attack the Nuclear Fuel Complex in Hyderabad and the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant at Karwar in Karnataka. According to intelligence inputs and information gathered b
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Asian Age reports that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has tasked two groups of terrorists to attack the Nuclear Fuel Complex in Hyderabad and the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant at Karwar in Karnataka. According to intelligence inputs and information gathered by the investigating agencies following the arrest of six LeT terrorists in Lucknow on February 11, the LeT operatives, with arms sourced from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have reportedly entered the country through Nepal. They stopped over at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh where a person codenamed Zaman Bhai bought them three train tickets to Bangalore and two to Hyderabad. Senior police officials have said that two terrorists, Riyaz and Sultan, have reached Karnataka. The Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police have been asked to check trains from Gorakhpur.
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February - 22 
Five Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants, including an old man and four child recruits, were abducted and subsequently killed by suspected militants of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at an unspecified place along the road leading to Thangal Surun
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Five Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants, including an old man and four child recruits, were abducted and subsequently killed by suspected militants of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at an unspecified place along the road leading to Thangal Surung from Ekou Bazar under Saikul police station of Senapati district on February 22, reports Imphal Free Press. The slain militants were identified as Hanpau Chongloi, Public Relations Officer of the KRA, Pouginlal Hangsing, Lamgoumang Louvum, Jangmilal Hangsing, and Seigoulen Khongsai. A vehicle which was hijacked by the slain militants was also set ablaze by the suspected KLA cadres in the incident site.
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February - 22 
Five people, including three policemen, were injured in an attack by the Black Widow (BW) militants in the North Cachar Hills district on February 22-evening, PTI reports. The militants ambushed a convoy of police personnel near Hatikhali under Langt
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Five people, including three policemen, were injured in an attack by the Black Widow (BW) militants in the North Cachar Hills district on February 22-evening, PTI reports. The militants ambushed a convoy of police personnel near Hatikhali under Langting police station injuring three of them and two other passers-by. The militants, however, managed to escape after the attack.
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February - 22 
Four Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and a police constable, identified as Shrinivas Yeliga Dandigwar, from the C-60 district police team, were killed on February 22- morning in an exchange of fire between extremists and police in the Gadchiroli dis
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Four Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and a police constable, identified as Shrinivas Yeliga Dandigwar, from the C-60 district police team, were killed on February 22- morning in an exchange of fire between extremists and police in the Gadchiroli district, PTI reported. "We have recovered all the four bodies and the identification of the deceased is on," Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxalites operation) Pankaj Gupta told. The encounter took place at Tophar near Bhamragarh area. Police also recovered three .303 rifles and one self-loading rifle.
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February - 22 
One KYKL cadre, Heikrujam Sanjoy alias Ingomcha Singh, was arrested by Manipur Police during another search operation at Yairipok Laimanai in the Imphal West district on February 22. Sanjoy confessed that he joined the outfit through one Romio of KYK
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One KYKL cadre, Heikrujam Sanjoy alias Ingomcha Singh, was arrested by Manipur Police during another search operation at Yairipok Laimanai in the Imphal West district on February 22. Sanjoy confessed that he joined the outfit through one Romio of KYKL and now operating in ‘finance section’ under one Tombi alias Boiler of KYKL.
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February - 22 
One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Pangambam Ranjit Singh alias Baka alias Inao, was arrested from Ningombam Utha Leirak in the Thoubal district
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One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Pangambam Ranjit Singh alias Baka alias Inao, was arrested from Ningombam Utha Leirak in the Thoubal district
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February - 22 
One police man, Mohammad Shafi, was wounded when an explosive device was triggered at Srinagar court complex.
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One police man, Mohammad Shafi, was wounded when an explosive device was triggered at Srinagar court complex.
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February - 22 
Police arrested B. Srinivas Reddy alias Jagan, a Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Subhash group of Praja Pratighatana in the Adilabad district. The Maoist was reportedly involved in several cases of extortion in Adilabad and Karimnagar
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Police arrested B. Srinivas Reddy alias Jagan, a Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Subhash group of Praja Pratighatana in the Adilabad district. The Maoist was reportedly involved in several cases of extortion in Adilabad and Karimnagar districts besides few other offences.
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February - 22 
Police neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms dump at the Reddypalem forest area in Karampudi police station limits of Guntur district on February 22, reports The Hindu. The recovery was done on the basis of information provi
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Police neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms dump at the Reddypalem forest area in Karampudi police station limits of Guntur district on February 22, reports The Hindu. The recovery was done on the basis of information provided by some of the arrested Maoists. The recovered arms included 10 claymore mines, four country made grenades and piped grenades, 50 detonators, a .303 rifle and a tapancha (country made fire arm) and some revolutionary books.
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February - 22 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 22 shot dead three farmers at Pipra village under the jurisdiction of the Darpa police Station in the East Champaran district, according to New Indian Express. Heavily armed Ma
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 22 shot dead three farmers at Pipra village under the jurisdiction of the Darpa police Station in the East Champaran district, according to New Indian Express. Heavily armed Maoists attacked the village around midnight and shot dead three persons said to be farmers, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) A. K. Singh said, adds The Hindu. However, Times of India quoted the Raxaul DSP Santosh Kumar Gupta as saying that it was not a Maoist attack, rather it was the result of the clash between Community Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) and the late landlord's Harendra Singh’s henchmen. The report said that the deceased, identified as Pandit (60), Mahendra Ray (36) and Ram Ekbal Majhi (40), all of Pipara village, were activists of the CPI-ML and were gunned down by an armed group of 25 persons at around 10pm (IST) on February 21 while they were sitting around a bonfire. The family members of the three CPI-ML men alleged that the killers were henchmen of late Harendra Singh, a landlord of the area.
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February - 22 
The Orissa police during the on going anti-Maoist operations on February 22, recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions looted by Maoists from two armouries in Nayagarh district last week, reports IANS. The arms and ammunition were found in G
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The Orissa police during the on going anti-Maoist operations on February 22, recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions looted by Maoists from two armouries in Nayagarh district last week, reports IANS. The arms and ammunition were found in Gosma forest, located on the border of Kandhamal and Ganjam districts. The Hindu adds that in a statement in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said one hundred and fifty .303 rifles, six INSAS rifles, one short machine gun and some quantities of ammunition were recovered. Earlier, security personnel seized a huge dump of arms and ammunitions left behind by the naxalites (left-wing extremists) near Gosma forest on February 18. "Together, the seizure on both occasions’ accounts for more than 60 per cent of the weapons and more than 70 per cent of the ammunition looted," Mr. Patnaik said. The anti-naxalites operations were going on in Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Kandhamal districts, he said.
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February - 22 
Three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were shot dead by the security forces in an operation on February 22 in the Kamalabhati village under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong district, according to Telegr
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Three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were shot dead by the security forces in an operation on February 22 in the Kamalabhati village under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong district, according to Telegraph. The militants were reportedly taking shelter in a hut abandoned by farmers in the forest area. Seven other militants were also arrested from the hut. The slain militants have been identified as KLNLF area commander Mekrang Terong, Jarsom Terang and Son Millik. The arrested militants have revealed that they had taken shelter in the hut with the aim of extorting money from the businessmen and tea estate management along the Nagaon- Karbi Anglong border. Two AK-56 rifles, four single barrel guns, 177 rounds of ammunition of assorted weapons were recovered at the site of the encounter.
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February - 22 
Troops foiled a major infiltration bid when they shot dead two heavily armed militants who had infiltrated into the Indian side taking advantage of heavy snowfall at Rattapar Nar in the Keran sector of Kupwara district on February 22, reports Daily E
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Troops foiled a major infiltration bid when they shot dead two heavily armed militants who had infiltrated into the Indian side taking advantage of heavy snowfall at Rattapar Nar in the Keran sector of Kupwara district on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militants.
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February - 22 
Two villagers were killed in a shootout with armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who raided a village in the Khagaria district on February 22, IANS reported. Three to four Maoists were reportedly injured in the incident.
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Two villagers were killed in a shootout with armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who raided a village in the Khagaria district on February 22, IANS reported. Three to four Maoists were reportedly injured in the incident.
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February - 22 
A remote-controlled bomb ripped through a wedding party procession on February 22, killing 14 people and critically wounding 13 others, mostly children, in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Provinc
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A remote-controlled bomb ripped through a wedding party procession on February 22, killing 14 people and critically wounding 13 others, mostly children, in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), hospital and police sources said, according to Daily Times. The bomb, which was detonated in the Ronial Takh Maira area of the region, exploded around 4pm (PST) when the wedding party was travelling from Kandogai village to Pir Dar Baba village. The bride, four children aged between five and 12 years, and four bystanders died instantly. "There was a remote-controlled bomb explosion which targeted a wedding party. Two cars were destroyed including the car in which the bride was travelling, [and] she died," local police officer Haroon Khan told AFP. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier Javed Cheema confirmed that the bomb had targeted the wedding party. He and an ISPR spokesman had earlier said that eight people were killed in the bombing. This was the first such incident after the completion of the largely peaceful parliamentary elections on February 18. None of the militant groups have accepted responsibility and police have not made any arrests thus far. Following the blast, the security forces restarted the military operation in Matta and shelled suspected positions of militants from Kanju, Channel-5 reported.
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February - 22 
Malakand Region Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Akhtar Ali Shah said on that all police stations and check posts in the militancy-hit Swat district had been restored. Restoration of police stations and check posts comes weeks after a mi
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Malakand Region Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Akhtar Ali Shah said on that all police stations and check posts in the militancy-hit Swat district had been restored. Restoration of police stations and check posts comes weeks after a military operation started against militants loyal to pro-Taliban cleric Maulana Fazlullah who made an unsuccessful attempt last year to take over the district and establish ‘Islamic administration.’ Shah said that police personnel had also been deployed at the restored police stations and that they had resumed their professional duties.
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February - 22 
60 persons, including five policemen and four journalists, were injured in clashes between activists of the United Madhes Democratic Front (UMDF) and police in Rautahat and Dhanusha districts on February 22, the 10th day of the Terai strike called by
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60 persons, including five policemen and four journalists, were injured in clashes between activists of the United Madhes Democratic Front (UMDF) and police in Rautahat and Dhanusha districts on February 22, the 10th day of the Terai strike called by the UMDF, according to Himalayan Times. In Rautahat district, five policemen and 35 UMDF supporters were injured in the clash. Rautahat Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ramesh Shrestha, said police resorted to baton-charge after agitators pelted stones towards them, adding that, police did not beat up innocent civilians. In Dhanusha, 20 persons, including four journalists, were injured in clashes between agitators and police at the Janakpurdham municipality area.
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February - 22 
An Armed Police Force (APF) head constable has been abducted by the cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) in the Kapilvastu district. Shyam Kumar Kashyap, who was stationed at the APF battalion in Bindabasin
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An Armed Police Force (APF) head constable has been abducted by the cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) in the Kapilvastu district. Shyam Kumar Kashyap, who was stationed at the APF battalion in Bindabasini, is said to have been kidnapped three days ago, but this was known only on February 22. Police sources said that Kashyap was overpowered by JTMM-J cadres when he was deployed at the Krishnanagar custom office at the Nepal-India border of the district and then taken away to an undisclosed location. JTMM-J’s district in-charge, Abhay Singh, claimed responsibility for the abduction and said that their cadres also seized two Short Machine Guns and two Self-Loading Rifles from Kashyap.
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February - 22 
Four Maoists were injured in a clash that broke out between workers of the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Maoists in the Arghakhanchi district on February 22, reports Nepal News. The clash ensued after the Maois
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Four Maoists were injured in a clash that broke out between workers of the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Maoists in the Arghakhanchi district on February 22, reports Nepal News. The clash ensued after the Maoist cadres tried to obstruct the election rally of the CPN-UML in Hatiya of Nuwakot Village Development Committee (VDC) in the district. Those injured in the clashes include Maoist cadres Gobinda KC, Rajendra Banjare, Kamala Rupa and Kajiman Rayamajhi.
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February - 22 
Four Maoists were injured when a clash broke out between workers of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and the former in the Arghakhanchi district on February 22, Nepal News. The clash ensued after Maoists tried to obstruct the election rally of the
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Four Maoists were injured when a clash broke out between workers of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and the former in the Arghakhanchi district on February 22, Nepal News. The clash ensued after Maoists tried to obstruct the election rally of the UML in the Hatiya area of Nuwakot Village Development Committee. Those injured were identified as Gobinda KC, Rajendra Banjare, Kamala Rupa and Kajiman Rayamajhi.
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February - 22 
A day earlier, the troops stormed an LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district and killed at least 11 militants while destroying three bunkers, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were reportedly injured in the incident.
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A day earlier, the troops stormed an LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district and killed at least 11 militants while destroying three bunkers, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were reportedly injured in the incident.
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February - 22 
A fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides when the troops assaulted a group of LTTE militants who were manning a bunker in the Kallikulam area on February 22. At least seven militants were killed and three others were seriously injured in the
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A fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides when the troops assaulted a group of LTTE militants who were manning a bunker in the Kallikulam area on February 22. At least seven militants were killed and three others were seriously injured in the incident.
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February - 22 
A soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar attack towards the troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One LTTE militant was also killed in the same area by the troops in a separate incident.
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A soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar attack towards the troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One LTTE militant was also killed in the same area by the troops in a separate incident.
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February - 22 
At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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February - 22 
Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militant
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Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and one radio. Two soldiers were also injured during the operations.
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February - 22 
In the Mankindamulai area, troops over ran a line of LTTE bunkers while killing at least five militants. One soldier who sustained gun shot injuries succumbed later.
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In the Mankindamulai area, troops over ran a line of LTTE bunkers while killing at least five militants. One soldier who sustained gun shot injuries succumbed later.
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February - 22 
Meanwhile, the Naval intelligence have revealed that three senior Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] women leaders, including self-styled ‘Lt. Colonel Kalai Arasi’, a woman Sea Tiger instructor and six others had been
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Meanwhile, the Naval intelligence have revealed that three senior Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] women leaders, including self-styled ‘Lt. Colonel Kalai Arasi’, a woman Sea Tiger instructor and six others had been killed in the air raids carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets targeting women’s Sea Tiger training camp at Kiranchi in the Kilinochchi district on February 22, Colombo Page reported. “Kalai Arasi is also the custodian of the LTTE Sea Tiger fighter craft called “Surali”. Many LTTE fighter crafts had been damaged by Air Force bombing,” the Media Center for National Security said. It also said that another two senior female Sea Tiger leaders ‘Major’ Thuwarika and ‘Lt.’ Senthamani were killed and nine were wounded due to the air strike. Naval intelligence has also revealed that this location covering a two-km area has been declared by the LTTE as a high security zone prohibited for civilians. The LTTE, as reported earlier, had claimed the air raid killed eight civilians, including three young children, an allegation denied by the SLAF.
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February - 22 
On February 22, six LTTE militants were killed when a fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides in the area north of Welioya sector in the Vavuniya district. Subsequently, the troops recovered dead bodies of the six slain militants along with a
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On February 22, six LTTE militants were killed when a fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides in the area north of Welioya sector in the Vavuniya district. Subsequently, the troops recovered dead bodies of the six slain militants along with a Multi Purpose Machine Gun, five T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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February - 22 
On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line in the Andankulam area and killed four militants. One soldier was also injured.
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On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line in the Andankulam area and killed four militants. One soldier was also injured.
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February - 22 
One LTTE militant was killed in an encounter by the troops in the area south of A-9 road at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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One LTTE militant was killed in an encounter by the troops in the area south of A-9 road at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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February - 22 
One more attack on a LTTE bunker line in the same area by the troops resulted in the death of four more militants. Several T-56 magazines were recovered after the incident.
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One more attack on a LTTE bunker line in the same area by the troops resulted in the death of four more militants. Several T-56 magazines were recovered after the incident.
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February - 22 
President Mahinda Rajapakse asserted on February 22 that following the local government elections due to be held shortly in the East, his government will also take steps to establish democracy and rights to all communities in the land, inclusive of t
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President Mahinda Rajapakse asserted on February 22 that following the local government elections due to be held shortly in the East, his government will also take steps to establish democracy and rights to all communities in the land, inclusive of those in the North, according to Daily News. He stressed the importance of providing a political solution, political freedom and then paving a way for development for the people in the North and the East, after its liberation from the LTTE, for a government which is fully committed to fulfil the aspirations of all communities.
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February - 22 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 22 bombed an inland Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Kiranchi area of Kilinochchi district, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. "The ta
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 22 bombed an inland Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Kiranchi area of Kilinochchi district, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. "The target was precisely taken by pilots based on information from ground intelligence sources and air surveillance," Wing Commander Wijesuriya said, adding, "The LTTE was using the inland Sea Tiger base to plan and carry out their activities against the Security Forces." Meanwhile, the LTTE alleged that eight civilians, including three pre-school children, were killed and 10 others were injured, four of them critically, when the SLAF bombed a coastal civilian settlement in the Kiranchi area in Poonahari in the Kilinochchi district, adds The Hindu. However, the SLAF said it bombed "carefully identified" LTTE targets.
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February - 22 
The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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February - 22 
Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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February - 22 
Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants moving in the Mullikulam area and killed three of them.
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Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants moving in the Mullikulam area and killed three of them.
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February - 22 
Troops in the Mantota area of Mannar district launched an attack on a LTTE strong point in the jungle and gunned down four militants.
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Troops in the Mantota area of Mannar district launched an attack on a LTTE strong point in the jungle and gunned down four militants.
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February - 22 
Troops on ambush in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district eliminated two LTTE militants and subsequently recovered dead of one of the slain militants
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Troops on ambush in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district eliminated two LTTE militants and subsequently recovered dead of one of the slain militants
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February - 22 
Two LTTE militants who were moving away from a secret hide in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district were gunned down by the troops.
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Two LTTE militants who were moving away from a secret hide in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district were gunned down by the troops.
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February - 22 
Virtually suggesting a difficult war ahead for Sri Lanka against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert Blake said in an interview to a television programme that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has pr
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Virtually suggesting a difficult war ahead for Sri Lanka against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert Blake said in an interview to a television programme that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has proved himself to be "adept and resilient" and that he was not sure whether Prabhakaran could be captured alive, reports New Indian Express. "Prabhakaran has survived now since the late seventies. He has shown himself to be very adept and very resilient, and I think continues to be so," he pointed out and added, "We certainly do not have any great affection for Prabhakaran. But we think that the ultimate answer lies in a political solution (to the Tamil problem) and that is why we are encouraging the (Sri Lankan) government to pursue that path." On being asked about Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse’s comments that he wants his military forces to actually capture Prabhakaran alive so that he could be extradited to India to stand trial, Blake said: "The LTTE leader is supposed to be responsible for former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. He (Prabhakaran) is widely believed to have been responsible for the assassination of Rajeev Gandhi, so certainly I think that would be fine. I am sure that he would get a fair trial in India. We would have no concerns about that. The question is: are you going to be able to capture him alive or not? And I am not sure if that is possible or not." On being asked whether the US supports a "sharp, strategic" war against the LTTE, Blake said, "I don't think that such an outcome is possible. I don't know what that means exactly. We don't believe that a military solution really is possible".
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February - 23 
Army arrested one cadre of the Presidential faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), Ngamminlun alias Lulun, while he was carrying out extortion at Motbung in the Senapati district on February 23. One 9-mm pistol, eight live rounds, INR 6,500 and on
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Army arrested one cadre of the Presidential faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), Ngamminlun alias Lulun, while he was carrying out extortion at Motbung in the Senapati district on February 23. One 9-mm pistol, eight live rounds, INR 6,500 and one scooter were recovered from him. Army stated that no individual indulging in any illegal activity would be spared irrespective of the fact that the Army has signed a Suspension of Operation (SoO) Agreement with some of the Kuki groups. Army also clarified that it has no SoO pact with Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) since it had split into various groups and has no recognized leadership. Army said that it had arrested 42 Kuki insurgents since January 2007.
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February - 23 
Around 10-12 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, identified as Samsai, in the Sode village of Kanker district on February 23-night, according to Dainik Bhaskar. The Maoists have alleged that the victim
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Around 10-12 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, identified as Samsai, in the Sode village of Kanker district on February 23-night, according to Dainik Bhaskar. The Maoists have alleged that the victim was a police informer.
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February - 23 
Jamui district police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanjay Hembrom, from Chandramandi police station area on February 23, reports Ranchi Express. Sanjay was involved in the Chilkaridih massacre that claimed 20 lives, i
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Jamui district police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanjay Hembrom, from Chandramandi police station area on February 23, reports Ranchi Express. Sanjay was involved in the Chilkaridih massacre that claimed 20 lives, including that of Anup Marandi, youngest son of the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha Prajatantrik party chief and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Babulal Marandi, on October 28, 2007.
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February - 23 
Judhajit Das, a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, was arrested from Barpeta on February 23-night. Police source said that Das has now agreed to become a government witness.
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Judhajit Das, a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, was arrested from Barpeta on February 23-night. Police source said that Das has now agreed to become a government witness.
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February - 23 
Konsam Tomba, a former Irrigation and Flood Control minister, was abducted by suspected militants of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) on February 20. However, he managed to escape from the militants’ captivity on February 21-afternoon and late
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Konsam Tomba, a former Irrigation and Flood Control minister, was abducted by suspected militants of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) on February 20. However, he managed to escape from the militants’ captivity on February 21-afternoon and later informed the media that after escaping from the abductors, he was in a forest for two days before being rescued by the Thoubal district police on February 23.
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February - 23 
Police arrested seven cadres of the CPI-Maoist from a van near Makhor village under Akbarpur police station of the Nawada district on February 23 (today), reports Zee news. 6000 kilograms of gelatine and 10000 detonators were recovered from a truck t
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Police arrested seven cadres of the CPI-Maoist from a van near Makhor village under Akbarpur police station of the Nawada district on February 23 (today), reports Zee news. 6000 kilograms of gelatine and 10000 detonators were recovered from a truck travelling along with the van.
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February - 23 
Police arrested three Maoists, identified as Isha alias Yusuf Ansari, Amjad alias Aazad and Anmol Tirkey, from a forest area near Nagara village in the Balrampur police district during a search operation. The police also recovered one .9-mm automatic
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Police arrested three Maoists, identified as Isha alias Yusuf Ansari, Amjad alias Aazad and Anmol Tirkey, from a forest area near Nagara village in the Balrampur police district during a search operation. The police also recovered one .9-mm automatic machinegun, one country made firearm and two cartridges from their possession. They were reportedly involved in setting ablaze six tractors and abducting three workers of a contractor in Nagara village on February 1-night.
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February - 23 
Six suspected insurgents of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at a border village in the Chandel district on February 23, official sources said, according to PTI.
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Six suspected insurgents of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at a border village in the Chandel district on February 23, official sources said, according to PTI.
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February - 23 
The Hindu reported that the Orissa police on February 23 recovered more arms and ammunition that were looted by the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Nayagarh district. The recovery included 30 INSAS rifles, 17 revolvers and pi
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The Hindu reported that the Orissa police on February 23 recovered more arms and ammunition that were looted by the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Nayagarh district. The recovery included 30 INSAS rifles, 17 revolvers and pistols, two SLRs and 40 .303 rifles, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Assembly. This is the third round of seizure of the looted arms.
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February - 23 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a self-styled ‘zonal commander’, were killed by the security forces at Dhenkua in the Garwah district on February 23, The Hindu reported.
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a self-styled ‘zonal commander’, were killed by the security forces at Dhenkua in the Garwah district on February 23, The Hindu reported.
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February - 23 
One trooper and a suspected militant were killed in a shootout in the Kabal area of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 23, reports Daily Times. The shoot out occurred when the security forces (SFs) raided a house. Th
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One trooper and a suspected militant were killed in a shootout in the Kabal area of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 23, reports Daily Times. The shoot out occurred when the security forces (SFs) raided a house. The owner of the house, Javed, was also killed when the SF personnel returned fire, officials said. Two people were arrested from the house.
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February - 23 
Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explos
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Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explosives in vehicles which would have later been used in suicide attacks on the SFs. Mingora Police Deputy Superintendent Kiramat Shah told reporters that workshop owner Sirajuddin and his brother were also among the detainees.
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February - 23 
Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and six others sustained injuries when armed men attacked a check-post on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 23-night, Dawn reported. According to
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Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and six others sustained injuries when armed men attacked a check-post on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 23-night, Dawn reported. According to police, at least 50 armed men stormed the check-post manned by reserve police and Frontier Corps personnel at the Qadirabad Primary School of Matni area. They said the attackers used heavy weapons damaging the building. A police official claimed that a militant was also killed and several others were injured in an exchange of fire. The assailants reportedly took away the body and their injured colleagues to the tribal area.
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February - 23 
Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) led by the area in-charge, Gabbar, abducted a civilian, Narayan Prasad Upadhyay, in Mahottari district on February 23, Himalayan Times reports. The JTMM-J district in-ch
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Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) led by the area in-charge, Gabbar, abducted a civilian, Narayan Prasad Upadhyay, in Mahottari district on February 23, Himalayan Times reports. The JTMM-J district in-charge, Surya, told journalists that, “Upadhyay was abducted as he was tilling 14 bighas of land that was seized by JTMM-J without the permission of the party.”
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February - 23 
On February 23, a suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre was arrested in Tangail by the police in Barisal, reports Daily Star. The arrested militant, identified as Habibur Rahman Habib, is the son of Shajahan Miah of Habla village. Pol
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On February 23, a suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre was arrested in Tangail by the police in Barisal, reports Daily Star. The arrested militant, identified as Habibur Rahman Habib, is the son of Shajahan Miah of Habla village. Police claimed that Habib is the second-in-command of JMB's Tangail district unit and also the cousin of absconding JMB commander Younus Miah, who has been sentenced to death in the Netrokona bomb blast case recently. Habib is also an accused in two cases filed with the Paltan police station in Dhaka and Tangail police station in connection with August 17 bomb blasts in 2005.
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February - 23 
On February 23, the two detained Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants who were involved in the August 21, 2004 grenade attacks on the Awami League (AL) rally in capital Dhaka were placed on three days' remand, reports Daily Star. T
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On February 23, the two detained Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants who were involved in the August 21, 2004 grenade attacks on the Awami League (AL) rally in capital Dhaka were placed on three days' remand, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad alias Bulbul and Hossain Ahmed alias Tamim. The Criminal Investigation Department reportedly plans to interrogate them along with the detained HuJI-B militant Mufti Moinuddin alias Abu Zandal for cross-checking the information provided earlier by Zandal.
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February - 23 
Police detained a JMB militant, Abdur Rahman, while he was giving money to an accused JMB cadre at a Chittagong Court. The arrested is the son of Rafiqul Islam of Ghuchung Chhara in Rangamati.
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Police detained a JMB militant, Abdur Rahman, while he was giving money to an accused JMB cadre at a Chittagong Court. The arrested is the son of Rafiqul Islam of Ghuchung Chhara in Rangamati.
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February - 23 
18 passengers, including an 18-year-old girl, seven women and 10 men passengers were seriously injured in a LTTE-triggered parcel bomb inside a private bus at the centre of Mount Lavinia junction in the Galle district at about 11.15am on February 23.
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18 passengers, including an 18-year-old girl, seven women and 10 men passengers were seriously injured in a LTTE-triggered parcel bomb inside a private bus at the centre of Mount Lavinia junction in the Galle district at about 11.15am on February 23.
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February - 23 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops stormed one of the outfit’s strong points in the jungle north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on February 23-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight T-
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops stormed one of the outfit’s strong points in the jungle north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on February 23-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules, one Icom radio set and three hand grenades were also recovered along with dead bodies of the slain militants.
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February - 23 
At Mullikulam, the troops attacked LTTE bunkers ahead of them and killed two militants. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident died later.
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At Mullikulam, the troops attacked LTTE bunkers ahead of them and killed two militants. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident died later.
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February - 23 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area kil
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area killed four LTTE militants.
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February - 23 
Separately, the troops confronted a group of LTTE militants on two occasions in the Andankulam area and killed four of them.
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Separately, the troops confronted a group of LTTE militants on two occasions in the Andankulam area and killed four of them.
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February - 23 
Similarly, the troops launched several attacks on an LTTE bunker line at Mullikulam and killed seven militants while neutralising a number of their bunkers. An unspecified number of militants and five soldiers were also injured in the clashes.
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Similarly, the troops launched several attacks on an LTTE bunker line at Mullikulam and killed seven militants while neutralising a number of their bunkers. An unspecified number of militants and five soldiers were also injured in the clashes.
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February - 23 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE military base, 11-kms north east of Oddusudan, in the Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE military base, 11-kms north east of Oddusudan, in the Mullaitivu district.
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February - 23 
The troops stormed a line of LTTE bunkers in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district and killed seven militants. One soldier was also injured.
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The troops stormed a line of LTTE bunkers in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district and killed seven militants. One soldier was also injured.
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February - 23 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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February - 23 
Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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February - 24 
A Pakistan-trained militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Javid Ahmad Sheikh alias Rizwan, was arrested at Pulwama on February 24, according to Daily Excelsior. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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A Pakistan-trained militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Javid Ahmad Sheikh alias Rizwan, was arrested at Pulwama on February 24, according to Daily Excelsior. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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February - 24 
Ngangbam Manglemjao , Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department , and his wife Shanti, a section officer in the Irrigation and Flood Control ministry, who were earlier abducted by suspected Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants from Imphal-Ukh
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Ngangbam Manglemjao , Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department , and his wife Shanti, a section officer in the Irrigation and Flood Control ministry, who were earlier abducted by suspected Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants from Imphal-Ukhrul road on February 19, were released on February 24-evening.
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February - 24 
On February 24, addressing the ‘29th raising day’ of the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), its ‘president’ Irengbam Chaoren reiterated that the outfit would not sit for peace talks, according to
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On February 24, addressing the ‘29th raising day’ of the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), its ‘president’ Irengbam Chaoren reiterated that the outfit would not sit for peace talks, according to Telegraph. He said: “The more than 30-year-long battle aims to win back the lost freedom of the Manipuris. India’s army is killing the Manipuris. No Indian leader takes the issue of Manipur’s freedom seriously. Under these circumstances, how can we enter into peace talks?”
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February - 24 
One cadre of the Azad faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Juma Khan alias Diamond, was arrested from Thoubal Wangmataba on February 24.
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One cadre of the Azad faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Juma Khan alias Diamond, was arrested from Thoubal Wangmataba on February 24.
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February - 24 
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has reiterated that the Government is ready for a dialogue with the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they give up arms and shun the path of violence, reports Kalinga Times. After a high leve
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Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has reiterated that the Government is ready for a dialogue with the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they give up arms and shun the path of violence, reports Kalinga Times. After a high level meeting to review the progress in the anti-Maoist operations in the State, Patnaik informed that the police had been able to recover 80 percent of arms and 70 per cent of ammunition that the Maoists had looted from two armouries in the Nayagarh district on February 15, adding that some of the seized weapons were the ones the Maoists were using before they looted the armouries in Nayagarh.
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February - 24 
Security forces neutralised a militant hideout in the Talarzu area of Ganderbal district and seized a Chinese pistol, two magazines, three hand grenades, one under barrel grenade launcher, three AK magazines and 129 rounds of AK ammunition.
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Security forces neutralised a militant hideout in the Talarzu area of Ganderbal district and seized a Chinese pistol, two magazines, three hand grenades, one under barrel grenade launcher, three AK magazines and 129 rounds of AK ammunition.
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February - 24 
Services of the inter-State passenger buses along the National Highway-39 were reportedly suspended due to the exorbitant extortion demands served on them by militant outfits operating in Manipur. The suspension of services caused immense hardships t
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Services of the inter-State passenger buses along the National Highway-39 were reportedly suspended due to the exorbitant extortion demands served on them by militant outfits operating in Manipur. The suspension of services caused immense hardships to the travellers along the route.
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February - 24 
Suspected Maoists looted the houses of Narasingh Choudhury of Ullu Badi in Langalabeda panchayat (local self-government body) and Giridhar Sahu of Maijariguda in Borgi panchayat in the Koraput district after causing damage to the buildings.
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Suspected Maoists looted the houses of Narasingh Choudhury of Ullu Badi in Langalabeda panchayat (local self-government body) and Giridhar Sahu of Maijariguda in Borgi panchayat in the Koraput district after causing damage to the buildings.
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February - 24 
Suspected militants belonging to the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) shot dead two Hindi-speaking persons in the Bokoliaghat Rangnagar village under Bokoliaghat police station of Karbi Anglong district on February 24, Telegra
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Suspected militants belonging to the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) shot dead two Hindi-speaking persons in the Bokoliaghat Rangnagar village under Bokoliaghat police station of Karbi Anglong district on February 24, Telegraph reports. The victims were identified as Biswanath Chauhan and Radheshyam Chauhan.
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February - 24 
The ‘secretary’ of the West Bengal State committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Somen, and one of his associates was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Hridaypur railway station in the North 24-Pargan
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The ‘secretary’ of the West Bengal State committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Somen, and one of his associates was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Hridaypur railway station in the North 24-Parganas district on February 24, reports The Hindu. “His arrest is a major breakthrough in our fight against the Maoists,” said Bhupinder Singh, Additional Director-General of Police (CID). Somen is suspected to have masterminded Maoists operations in the State and also involved in subversive activities in Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. One of the charges levelled against him is “waging war against the State.” The police are also investigating whether he was linked to the February 15 Maoist attack in Orissa’s Nayagarh district.
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February - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle at Maijariguda in the Narayanapatna block of Koraput district on February 24-evening, according to The Hindu. Before setting ablaze the vehicle, Maoists who were in civil dr
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle at Maijariguda in the Narayanapatna block of Koraput district on February 24-evening, according to The Hindu. Before setting ablaze the vehicle, Maoists who were in civil dress had asked the passengers to alight from the vehicle. They also accused the driver of carrying Central Reserve Police Force personnel to Borgi from Narayanpatna on a regular basis.
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February - 24 
The Corps of Detectives (CoD) has arrested a Bangalore resident Syed Sameer alias Sameer Sadaq in Gurappanapalya for his suspected links with the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. He is reportedly an associate o
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The Corps of Detectives (CoD) has arrested a Bangalore resident Syed Sameer alias Sameer Sadaq in Gurappanapalya for his suspected links with the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. He is reportedly an associate of the arrested software engineer and SIMI functionary Mohammed Yahya Kammakutty who was arrested earlier. Sameer was earlier arrested by the Gujarat Police in 2004 for his association with the SIMI. The police in Bangalore suspect that Sameer attended SIMI meetings held in November 2007 on the outskirts of Hubli and the forests abutting Goa, which were attended by 25 SIMI activists from Karnataka, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh.
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February - 24 
The residence of State Legislator belonging to the ruling Congress Party, identified as I. Hemochandra Singh, was attacked by suspected militants who exploded a hand grenade and opened fire on February 24-night, reports Imphal Free Press. However,
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The residence of State Legislator belonging to the ruling Congress Party, identified as I. Hemochandra Singh, was attacked by suspected militants who exploded a hand grenade and opened fire on February 24-night, reports Imphal Free Press. However, no casualty was reported.
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February - 24 
Troops recovered one AK rifle along with its four magazines and 60 rounds, six hand grenades and a radio set from a militant hideout during a search operation in the Khor area of Baramulla district.
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Troops recovered one AK rifle along with its four magazines and 60 rounds, six hand grenades and a radio set from a militant hideout during a search operation in the Khor area of Baramulla district.
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February - 24 
A gas pipeline was blown up by insurgents in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti district on February 24, Dawn reported. Police said that the explosive device had been planted under the 18-inch diameter pipeline.
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A gas pipeline was blown up by insurgents in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti district on February 24, Dawn reported. Police said that the explosive device had been planted under the 18-inch diameter pipeline.
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February - 24 
According to Dawn, three missiles landed in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) late on February 24-night, including one in the cantonment area which struck the wall of a motor workshop opposite a hotel and destroyed at least
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According to Dawn, three missiles landed in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) late on February 24-night, including one in the cantonment area which struck the wall of a motor workshop opposite a hotel and destroyed at least three cars. One of the missiles landed near a farm near Supaid Dheri in the Pishtakhara area but failed to detonate. A police official said another missile, found near the Ring Road, was defused. He said the location of the third missile could not be immediately ascertained.
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February - 24 
Paramilitary soldiers shot dead a suspect when he attacked a security check post in Miranshah, in North Waziristan on February 24, according to Dawn. Witnesses said that the unidentified man was attempting to advance towards the check-post and when t
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Paramilitary soldiers shot dead a suspect when he attacked a security check post in Miranshah, in North Waziristan on February 24, according to Dawn. Witnesses said that the unidentified man was attempting to advance towards the check-post and when the soldiers asked him to stop for a body search, he did not stop and lobbed a grenade at the post after coming closer, adding that the soldiers opened fire on the man.
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February - 24 
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 24 that they were ready for peace talks with the new Government, but only if it rejected President Pervez Musharraf’s “war on terror” in the country’s tribal belt, according to Daily Times. A TTP s
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The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 24 that they were ready for peace talks with the new Government, but only if it rejected President Pervez Musharraf’s “war on terror” in the country’s tribal belt, according to Daily Times. A TTP spokesman quoted Baitullah Mehsud as calling for negotiations with parties that beat the president’s allies in elections. “The Taliban movement welcomes the victory of anti-Musharraf political parties... and announces its willingness to enter into negotiations with them for bringing peace,” Taliban spokesman Maulana Omar said, quoting a statement by Mehsud. “Whoever makes the government, we want to make it clear to them we don’t want fighting. We want peace, but if they impose war on us, we will not spare them,” Omar told journalists in Peshawar by telephone. He urged the new administration to “avoid repeating the mistakes of the Musharraf government.”
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February - 24 
21 persons were injured in clashes between agitators and the police across the Terai region as an indefinite strike called by the United Madheshi Democratic Front (UMDF) entered the 12th day on February 24. Four persons were injured at Janakpur in th
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21 persons were injured in clashes between agitators and the police across the Terai region as an indefinite strike called by the United Madheshi Democratic Front (UMDF) entered the 12th day on February 24. Four persons were injured at Janakpur in the Dhanusha district when clashes ensued between agitators and police at the Bhanu Chowk, municipality office, Shiva Chowk and the Mills area. Agitators also set ablaze the Election Commission office at Kalaiya of Bara district. One policeman and three UMDF cadres sustained burn injuries while three cadres were hurt in police action.
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February - 24 
Daily Star reports that police recovered 11 bombs, three pipe-guns, two bullets and an unspecified quantity of bomb-making material from the district town of Jhenidah and the adjoining Madhugram village on February 24-night.
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Daily Star reports that police recovered 11 bombs, three pipe-guns, two bullets and an unspecified quantity of bomb-making material from the district town of Jhenidah and the adjoining Madhugram village on February 24-night.
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February - 24 
At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops overran their line of bunkers in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on February 24, reports Sri Lanka Army. Six soldiers were also killed and 16 others s
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At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops overran their line of bunkers in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on February 24, reports Sri Lanka Army. Six soldiers were also killed and 16 others sustained injuries in the clashes.
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February - 24 
Five more LTTE militants were killed during clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Villattikulam, Chanakakulam and Periyapanndivirichchan areas.
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Five more LTTE militants were killed during clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Villattikulam, Chanakakulam and Periyapanndivirichchan areas.
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February - 24 
Further, the police recovered three suicide jackets, two Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds, one claymore mine, 518 T-56 ammunition, 2013 rounds of Multi Purpose Machinegun ammunition, 249 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, a length of detonator code and
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Further, the police recovered three suicide jackets, two Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds, one claymore mine, 518 T-56 ammunition, 2013 rounds of Multi Purpose Machinegun ammunition, 249 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, a length of detonator code and 5.5-kgs of C-4 explosives from a jungle patch in the Kalladi area of Serunuwara region in the Trincomalee district.
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February - 24 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets on February 24-morning carried out an air strike targeting a LTTE base in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district, reports Daily News. “This is believed to be the base of the Mannar area LTTE leader. We are y
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets on February 24-morning carried out an air strike targeting a LTTE base in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district, reports Daily News. “This is believed to be the base of the Mannar area LTTE leader. We are yet to receive confirmation about the damages caused to the LTTE base in the air strike,” military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said
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February - 24 
The Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona in an interview with the Asian Tribune Website said that there is no group left that could be described as Karuna Group because they have splintered into many factions over the last year. Meanwhile, ex
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The Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona in an interview with the Asian Tribune Website said that there is no group left that could be described as Karuna Group because they have splintered into many factions over the last year. Meanwhile, expressing confidence that the UN Security Council will take tangible measures against the LTTE, he said, "We are confident that the Security Council will adopt a practical way to impose sanctions on the LTTE, including restrictions on fund-raising and money transfers." He admitted that it is not easy to impose sanctions on such a shadowy group as the LTTE and its leadership, pointing out that despite the sanctions imposed by US, Canada and the European Union the LTTE is operating in these countries with impunity.
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February - 24 
The troops during an operation to capture LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killed five militants and injured two others.
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The troops during an operation to capture LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killed five militants and injured two others.
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February - 24 
Troops operating in Mannar on February 24 advanced further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory on three fronts from Thiruketheeshvaran, Uyilankulam and Pallikuli, an unnamed senior Army official told Daily News. Consequent
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Troops operating in Mannar on February 24 advanced further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory on three fronts from Thiruketheeshvaran, Uyilankulam and Pallikuli, an unnamed senior Army official told Daily News. Consequently, “at least 15 to 20 Tiger cadres were killed in these confrontations,” the official added. The troops for the first time advanced further North of Thiruketheeshvaran and captured nearly 800-metre stretch during a two-day battle on February 23-24. In the Uyilankulam sector, troops captured a stretch of more than one-kilometre close to the Uyilankulam tank bund area.
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February - 24 
Two Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) cadres were killed as a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide cadre blew himself opposite the Kali Kovil (Temple) in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on February 24-morning. The suic
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Two Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) cadres were killed as a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide cadre blew himself opposite the Kali Kovil (Temple) in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on February 24-morning. The suicide cadre had reportedly jumped onto the motorcycle on which the two persons were travelling near Satyavilan road, some 17- kilometres from Batticaloa town. Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police N.K. Ilangakone told Daily News that police confirmed the suicide blast. “A woman passing by was also admitted to the hospital after sustaining injuries in the incident,” said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara. The TMVP spokesperson Asad Mawulana said the victims were canvassing for the party when they were attacked. The TMVP had organised a public meeting at Kalavanchchikudy, which a few TMVP candidates were due to attend. Meanwhile, the Officer in Charge of the Election Monitoring Unit in Batticaloa, where local body elections are scheduled to be held on March 10, I.P Sanath Ranjith, said that no complaint was received to the effect that the suicide blast has any connection with the forthcoming polls. “The situation remains calm in Batticaloa, despite this incident,” he said.
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February - 25 
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the police while another ‘sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the outfit was arrested at Madanpur village in the Palamau district on February 25, The Hin
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the police while another ‘sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the outfit was arrested at Madanpur village in the Palamau district on February 25, The Hindu reports. The incident occurred after the Maoists opened fire on a police patrolling party.
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February - 25 
A Black Widow (BW) militant, identified as Pranjit Langthasa, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Neonkro village of North Cachar Hills district on February 24-night, according to Telegraph.
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A Black Widow (BW) militant, identified as Pranjit Langthasa, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Neonkro village of North Cachar Hills district on February 24-night, according to Telegraph.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Munnoo Pal, carrying a head money of INR 20,000, was arrested from his hideout at Chopan area in the Sonebhadra district on February 25-evening, The Hindu reports. The arrested Maois
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Munnoo Pal, carrying a head money of INR 20,000, was arrested from his hideout at Chopan area in the Sonebhadra district on February 25-evening, The Hindu reports. The arrested Maoist was active in the area for many years and involved in several criminal acts. Some arms and explosives were also recovered from his possession.
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February - 25 
A group of ten militants belonging to the Bru community abducted three persons at gunpoint from a remote village near Kotamoni under Patharkandi police station in the Karimganj district on February 25, PTI reports. Police said two of the abducted per
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A group of ten militants belonging to the Bru community abducted three persons at gunpoint from a remote village near Kotamoni under Patharkandi police station in the Karimganj district on February 25, PTI reports. Police said two of the abducted persons are employees of a bamboo plantation while another is a local villager.
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February - 25 
Hyderabad was put on a terror alert on February 25-evening after a warning from the central intelligence agencies that two terrorists have entered the city to plan attacks, reports IANS. Police launched a manhunt following the warning that the terror
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Hyderabad was put on a terror alert on February 25-evening after a warning from the central intelligence agencies that two terrorists have entered the city to plan attacks, reports IANS. Police launched a manhunt following the warning that the terrorists may try "something different" this time. Police have stepped up security at public places, key installations and intensified patrolling in crowded localities. However, no description of any terrorist has been available and no one has been arrested till now.
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February - 25 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unified (NSCN–U) cadre was arrested along with a 7.65-mm pistol at Zubza in the Kohima district on February 25.
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unified (NSCN–U) cadre was arrested along with a 7.65-mm pistol at Zubza in the Kohima district on February 25.
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February - 25 
Police personnel recovered and defused a hand grenade which was kept by unidentified militants at the residence of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Mani at Singjamei Chirom Leikai under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district.
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Police personnel recovered and defused a hand grenade which was kept by unidentified militants at the residence of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Mani at Singjamei Chirom Leikai under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district.
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February - 25 
Samaj reports that on February 25 a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to a camp of a contractor engaged in road construction activities under the Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojna (village road construction project) and
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Samaj reports that on February 25 a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to a camp of a contractor engaged in road construction activities under the Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojna (village road construction project) and demanded an extortion amount of INR 200,000 from him. According to the report, a group of armed Maoists seized the camp for four hours at Bhuka under Harichandanpur police station in the Keonjhar district and threatened the supervisor and contractor.
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February - 25 
Telegraph reports that BW militants have been buying sophisticated weapons from the Chiang Mai arms bazaar of Thailand bordering Myanmar. The Deputy Inspector General of Police for south Assam, Y.S. Gautam, said on February 25 that the arms were gene
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Telegraph reports that BW militants have been buying sophisticated weapons from the Chiang Mai arms bazaar of Thailand bordering Myanmar. The Deputy Inspector General of Police for south Assam, Y.S. Gautam, said on February 25 that the arms were generally routed to India’s Northeast via Myanmar and Bangladesh. Gautam said the police have ascertained that the rocket launchers with which the outfit is targeting security forces were Chinese made and sources from Chiang Mai. He informed that the outfit’s chief Jewel Gorlosa visited Thailand via Nepal in 2007 for a reconnaissance trip and bought the weapons with help from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants.
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February - 25 
The Deoband-based Darul Uloom Madrassa (seminary) on February 25 denounced all acts of terrorism as un-Islamic, reports Telegraph. "We don’t have any link or association with terrorism, terrorists, whatsoever. We reject terrorism in all its forms and
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The Deoband-based Darul Uloom Madrassa (seminary) on February 25 denounced all acts of terrorism as un-Islamic, reports Telegraph. "We don’t have any link or association with terrorism, terrorists, whatsoever. We reject terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," Maulana Marghoob-ur Rahman, the chief rector of Darul Uloom, said at a conclave in Deoband. "Terrorism completely negates the teachings of Islam, which is the faith of love and peace", he added.
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February - 25 
Three cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Maibam Bhubon Singh, Mutum Tombi Meetei alias Atombi alias Baljit Singh and Soram Bonyson Singh were arrested by police personnel in separate search o
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Three cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Maibam Bhubon Singh, Mutum Tombi Meetei alias Atombi alias Baljit Singh and Soram Bonyson Singh were arrested by police personnel in separate search operations at Kwakeithel Heinoukhongembi Lamdong, Mongsangei Boroimakhong and Mongsangei Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district on February 25. Bhubon confessed that he joined the outfit in January 2008 through one Atombi Singh of Mong-shangei and now operating in its ‘finance section’ under the ‘command’ of Atombi Singh.
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February - 25 
Three persons, identified as Arunjit Singh alias Naobi alias Nganba, Sarungbam Somorjit Singh and Khundongbam Surjit Singh, were paraded before media persons and were later shot at and wounded by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants at an uns
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Three persons, identified as Arunjit Singh alias Naobi alias Nganba, Sarungbam Somorjit Singh and Khundongbam Surjit Singh, were paraded before media persons and were later shot at and wounded by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants at an unspecified place in the Imphal West district on February 25, for their alleged involvement in extortion of money from the people in the name of the outfit by using its forged letter heads, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 25 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police during a counter-insurgency operation at Kongba Nongthonbam Leikai under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on February 25-evening. One 9-mm pistol and a hand grenade were reco
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police during a counter-insurgency operation at Kongba Nongthonbam Leikai under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on February 25-evening. One 9-mm pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 25 
Two youths, Mohammed Ahmad Hussain and Mohammed Ethem, were shot dead by suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at the foothills of Ngarian hill under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on February 25, reports Imphal
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Two youths, Mohammed Ahmad Hussain and Mohammed Ethem, were shot dead by suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at the foothills of Ngarian hill under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on February 25, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 25 
A suicide bomber killed eight people, including the Pakistan Army’s surgeon general, in Rawalpindi on February 25 - the highest-ranking military official killed since the country joined the US-led war on terror, according to Daily Times. Lieutenant G
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A suicide bomber killed eight people, including the Pakistan Army’s surgeon general, in Rawalpindi on February 25 - the highest-ranking military official killed since the country joined the US-led war on terror, according to Daily Times. Lieutenant General Mushtaq Baig, surgeon general and Director-General of the army’s Medical Services, died after a teenage suicide bomber blew himself up next to a military convoy on a busy road in Rawalpindi, the army said. "The surgeon general, his driver and guard were martyred," military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told reporters. Five civilians were also killed, while 25 others were injured, an army statement added. "This was the first suicide attack in Pakistan in which a high-ranking military official has been killed since 9/11 and also the first attack after the election," AFP quoted Abbas as saying. According to eyewitnesses, Baig’s car had stopped at a traffic signal on Mall Road when the suicide bomber exploded himself — killing the general, two of his staff and five civilians standing in front of a nearby NADRA office.
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February - 25 
At least three security force personnel and one civilian were killed and seven people sustained injuries in two explosions in the Dera Bugti district. "Three security personnel were killed and five others injured when a remote control bomb hit their
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At least three security force personnel and one civilian were killed and seven people sustained injuries in two explosions in the Dera Bugti district. "Three security personnel were killed and five others injured when a remote control bomb hit their vehicle in Sangsila area of Dera Bugti," officials told Dawn. In the other incident, one civilian was killed and two others were wounded when their motorcycle hit a landmine near Sui.
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February - 25 
Five workers of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) were killed while ten others sustained injuries in an attack by a group of ten militants in Mansehra in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 25-afternoon. The dead included two wome
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Five workers of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) were killed while ten others sustained injuries in an attack by a group of ten militants in Mansehra in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 25-afternoon. The dead included two women workers of the British non-government organisation, Plan International, according to The News. According to eyewitnesses, the militants overpowered the security guard and intruded into the building where the office was located, and took the NGO personnel hostage. The militants also opened fire on the personnel present there and then lobbed a hand grenade on the office while leaving the site. The British-run NGO was actively distributing relief goods, including food items, blankets and utensils, among the earthquake victims.
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February - 25 
Militants blew up a portion of the 16-inch gas pipeline in the Loti area of Dera Bugti district. The Baloch Republican Army is reported to have claimed responsibility for the incident.
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Militants blew up a portion of the 16-inch gas pipeline in the Loti area of Dera Bugti district. The Baloch Republican Army is reported to have claimed responsibility for the incident.
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February - 25 
Security force personnel on February 25 arrested a militant connected to the October 18, 2007, assassination attempt on slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, according to Daily Times. Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told AFP that Benazir Bhutto had accu
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Security force personnel on February 25 arrested a militant connected to the October 18, 2007, assassination attempt on slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, according to Daily Times. Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told AFP that Benazir Bhutto had accused Qari Saifullah Akhtar of plotting against her in her posthumously published memoirs. A close ally of Taliban chief Mullah Omar, Saifullah was arrested along with his three sons from an under-construction mosque in Ferozwala.
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February - 25 
Two persons died when their motorcycle hit a landmine adjacent to the Sindh-Balochistan border in the jurisdiction of the RD-109 police station near Kashmore in Jacobabad on February 25, according to Dawn.
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Two persons died when their motorcycle hit a landmine adjacent to the Sindh-Balochistan border in the jurisdiction of the RD-109 police station near Kashmore in Jacobabad on February 25, according to Dawn.
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February - 25 
Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) shot dead Sukraraj Majhi Chaudhary, head constable of the Armed Police Force (APF), at Inaruwa bazaar of Sunsari district on February 25, according to Kantipuronline. Su
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Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) shot dead Sukraraj Majhi Chaudhary, head constable of the Armed Police Force (APF), at Inaruwa bazaar of Sunsari district on February 25, according to Kantipuronline. Sunsari coordinator of the JTMM-J, Irphan Khan, claimed responsibility for the killing.
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February - 25 
Talks between the government and leaders of the UDMF have ended inconclusively. Minister for Local Development, Dev Gurung, has said that the talks have largely failed because the latter have been raising 'impossible demands'. He also accused the Mad
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Talks between the government and leaders of the UDMF have ended inconclusively. Minister for Local Development, Dev Gurung, has said that the talks have largely failed because the latter have been raising 'impossible demands'. He also accused the Madheshi leaders of attempting to scuttle the crucial election for Constituent Assembly (CA) scheduled to be held on April 10 by raising such demands. According to Nepal News, though Gurung didn’t clarify as to what he meant by the 'impossible demands', he may have been referring to the demands put forth by the Madhesi leaders to postpone the CA election and the immediate incorporation of Madhesi youth into the Nepal Army, two demands that is said to have barred the government from striking a deal with UDMF on February 25-morning.
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February - 25 
The District vice-chairman of Madheshi National Liberation Front and Maoist district committee member, Nanku Godiya, was shot at and injured by some unidentified armed men at Gulariya-14 in the Bardia district. Godiya is reported to have claimed that
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The District vice-chairman of Madheshi National Liberation Front and Maoist district committee member, Nanku Godiya, was shot at and injured by some unidentified armed men at Gulariya-14 in the Bardia district. Godiya is reported to have claimed that activists of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) shot at him as he did not join their group despite repeated requests.
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February - 25 
The Government and the protesting United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) arrived at an agreement on February 25 (today) morning ending the 12-day long strike, Kantipuronline reports. The two sides reached a consensus on the key UDMF demand - One Mad
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The Government and the protesting United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) arrived at an agreement on February 25 (today) morning ending the 12-day long strike, Kantipuronline reports. The two sides reached a consensus on the key UDMF demand - One Madhesh One Pradesh - which they said would be decided through the Constituent Assembly. They have also agreed to form an autonomous Madhesh state and other autonomous states. "We have agreed on autonomous Madhesh state. But we are still discussing proper words to reflect the desire of Madheshi people regarding the autonomous Madhesh state," said Madheshi leader Hridayesh Tripathi. The government and UDMF have also agreed to recognise all those killed in the course of the Madhesh movement as martyrs and provide their families with proper compensation. They have agreed to amend the Election Commission Act, which provisions that any political party which secures at least 20 percent result or more under the First-Past-the-Post system must prepare an inclusive list of candidates for the proportional electoral system. "We have agreed to increase the provision from 20 to 30 percent," said Tripathi. However, Jayaprakash Gupta, coordinator of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) said that, "It is a big setback to Terai movement because the agreement is not constitutionally binding." He said the Government didn't agree to incorporate the issue in the constitution. "The Constituent Assembly will not have legal powers to recognise\se the Terai as autonomous Madhesh state," he said.
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February - 25 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six 'bomb throwers' of the Marxist Leninist-Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from Jhenidah town and its outskirts on February 25-night, reports Daily Star. They were
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six 'bomb throwers' of the Marxist Leninist-Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from Jhenidah town and its outskirts on February 25-night, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Intaj, Kader alias Zakir, Sohag alias Sagar, Liton, Mitu and Motiar, RAB said, adding that they confessed to their involvement.
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February - 25 
Two bombs and two shutter guns were recovered by the RAB personnel from Dudhli village under Kaliganj sub-district in the Satkhira district.
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Two bombs and two shutter guns were recovered by the RAB personnel from Dudhli village under Kaliganj sub-district in the Satkhira district.
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February - 25 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district on February-25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district on February-25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 25 
At Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district, one soldier was wounded in a LTTE-triggered APM explosion.
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At Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district, one soldier was wounded in a LTTE-triggered APM explosion.
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February - 25 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides when the troops launched an attack on three LTTE bunkers at Koilmoddai in the Mannar district, six combatants, including five militants and a soldier were killed. Two soldiers and two militants
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides when the troops launched an attack on three LTTE bunkers at Koilmoddai in the Mannar district, six combatants, including five militants and a soldier were killed. Two soldiers and two militants were also injured.
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February - 25 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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February - 25 
One soldier was killed in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion at Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion at Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 25 
The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 am
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The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 ammunition from the inside of an abandoned LTTE bunker.
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February - 25 
Three more LTTE militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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February - 26 
According to Sangai Express, militants have made undue interference and pressures on selecting candidates of their choice for admission to PhD courses in various departments of the Manipur University. The report added that faculty members of the Univ
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According to Sangai Express, militants have made undue interference and pressures on selecting candidates of their choice for admission to PhD courses in various departments of the Manipur University. The report added that faculty members of the University would resign from their respective posts in protest against such interference.
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February - 26 
An engineer, identified as Sanjay Singh and a supervisor, identified as Dharmendra Singh, of a Jharkhand-based Vijeta Construction Company were abducted by armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who raided their camp office
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An engineer, identified as Sanjay Singh and a supervisor, identified as Dharmendra Singh, of a Jharkhand-based Vijeta Construction Company were abducted by armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who raided their camp office at Chhotki Chenari under the Sheosagar police station of Rohtas district on February 26-night, reports Times of India. The Construction Company was engaged in the construction of Shivsagar-Chenari road in the district. According to police sources, the company received a ransom call from the abductors for safe release of the officials, adds IANS.
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February - 26 
Assam Police, with the assistance of the Army, has started a river unit to operate in the Brahmaputra River to check the activities of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), which is using the river route to ferry men and weapons across various
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Assam Police, with the assistance of the Army, has started a river unit to operate in the Brahmaputra River to check the activities of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), which is using the river route to ferry men and weapons across various locations connected by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, according to Telegraph. Kamrup district Superintendent of Police, Debojit Hazarika, confirmed the formation of a river unit, adding that its task was to monitor the movement of country boats along the waterways, especially in areas where ULFA is known to be active.
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February - 26 
Assam Rifles personnel evicted a group of NSCN-K cadres from Yanongyimsen and another group of NSCN–IM cadres from Samjuram. This was followed by the eviction of some more NSCN-IM cadres from Cheplema near Piphima village.
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Assam Rifles personnel evicted a group of NSCN-K cadres from Yanongyimsen and another group of NSCN–IM cadres from Samjuram. This was followed by the eviction of some more NSCN-IM cadres from Cheplema near Piphima village.
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February - 26 
During an incident relating to a drunken brawl, Thangcha Kipgen, ‘president’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), was killed at a hotel room in the Aizawl, capital of Mizoram, on February 26-night, reports Press Trust of India. The hotel manager said t
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During an incident relating to a drunken brawl, Thangcha Kipgen, ‘president’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), was killed at a hotel room in the Aizawl, capital of Mizoram, on February 26-night, reports Press Trust of India. The hotel manager said the KLA leader was fighting with two men in the presence of two women before his death. Kipgen was strangled, police said. According to Assam Tribune, around 14 cadres of seven Kuki insurgent factions reportedly held a meeting at a tourist lodge in Aizawl on February 24 to discuss unity among various Kuki underground factions. Police, however, said they had no knowledge about the meeting, but did not rule out the hands of a rival Kuki outfit in the killing.
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February - 26 
Manipur Police arrested ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the Umar Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Abdul Jabar alias Belal Khan, from Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district
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Manipur Police arrested ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the Umar Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Abdul Jabar alias Belal Khan, from Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district on February 26. One self signed letter titled ‘suspension of opera-tion gee agreement leite’ was recovered from his possession. He confessed that he took over the charge of information and publicity secretary in October 2007 and he is responsible for issuing press note for the Umar Farooque faction.
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February - 26 
On February 25, police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in separate incidents in the Koriya district, according to Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident one Maoist, identified as Chhotu alias Laxaman, was arrested in
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On February 25, police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in separate incidents in the Koriya district, according to Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident one Maoist, identified as Chhotu alias Laxaman, was arrested in the Sonhat police station area along with one .315 rifle and five cartridges. Separately, two more Maoists, identified as Shiva Pratap Singh alias Chhotkan (carrying head money of INR 2000) and Rajpati Singh alias Lalla alias Rashtrapati (carrying head money of INR 3000), were arrested from the Kotadol police station area. Both the Maoists are wanted in several criminal activities in the Koriya and Surajpur police districts.
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February - 26 
On February 26 night a group of eight to ten armed Maoists threatened a group of construction workers within the Ravenshaw College campus in Cuttack and asked them to join the rank of the Maoists. Subsequent search operation by the city police, howev
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On February 26 night a group of eight to ten armed Maoists threatened a group of construction workers within the Ravenshaw College campus in Cuttack and asked them to join the rank of the Maoists. Subsequent search operation by the city police, however, did not lead to any arrest.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Ksh Yoiheiba, ‘publicity secretary’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), claimed that cadres of its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), ‘reoccupied’ New Samtal, Layang and its surrounding areas, which were occupied
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On February 26, Ksh Yoiheiba, ‘publicity secretary’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), claimed that cadres of its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), ‘reoccupied’ New Samtal, Layang and its surrounding areas, which were occupied by the security forces during the counter-insurgency Operation Samtal-II launched in November 2007, according to Imphal Free Press. He also claimed that six militants who were killed by the Assam Rifles personnel at Thangbung Minou village in the Chandel district on February 24, were not UNLF cadres. Meanwhile, Telegraph reported that the slain militants maybe from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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February - 26 
On February 26-night, around 50-60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Bande police station in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. However, the attack was foiled by the security force personnel and no
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On February 26-night, around 50-60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Bande police station in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. However, the attack was foiled by the security force personnel and no causality was reported.
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February - 26 
One NSCN –IM cadre and three civilians were arrested along with one AK-47 rifle and two 9-mm pistols. Another NSCN-U cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles along with INR 24,000 and demand notes and incriminating documents.
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One NSCN –IM cadre and three civilians were arrested along with one AK-47 rifle and two 9-mm pistols. Another NSCN-U cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles along with INR 24,000 and demand notes and incriminating documents.
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February - 26 
One NSCN–IM cadre was arrested along with one AK-47 riffle at Kukidolong and two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested at Super Market area in the Mon district.
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One NSCN–IM cadre was arrested along with one AK-47 riffle at Kukidolong and two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested at Super Market area in the Mon district.
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February - 26 
One person, Ian Shadap, was shot at and wounded by unidentified gunmen at Barato in the Jaintia Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Shillong Times.
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One person, Ian Shadap, was shot at and wounded by unidentified gunmen at Barato in the Jaintia Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Shillong Times.
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February - 26 
Police arrested four surrendered militants belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) for their involvement in instigating the tribals to occupy a government land near Raj Bhawan in Agartala, UNI reports. Police said Ananta Debbarma
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Police arrested four surrendered militants belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) for their involvement in instigating the tribals to occupy a government land near Raj Bhawan in Agartala, UNI reports. Police said Ananta Debbarma, a surrendered NLFT militant, along with his associates had hatched a conspiracy to bring the poor tribals from different parts of the State to encroach on the land at Malancha Niwas and its adjacent areas. Police carried out a massive eviction on February 26 and drove out over 450 tribal families from the land. At least 25 illegal occupants were injured when they tried to resist the police in the eviction drive. About 100 people mostly tribal women were detained during the raid.
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February - 26 
The ‘publicity cell’ of the PULF claimed responsibility for the February 2 killing of Mohammed Talibur and February 25 killing Mohammmed Hussain Ahmed and Mohammed Ithem.
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The ‘publicity cell’ of the PULF claimed responsibility for the February 2 killing of Mohammed Talibur and February 25 killing Mohammmed Hussain Ahmed and Mohammed Ithem.
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February - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general strike) in the Nadia and Murshidabad districts on February 28 protesting against the arrest of the CPI-Maoist‘s State Secretary Himadri Sen Roy alias Somen on February 2
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general strike) in the Nadia and Murshidabad districts on February 28 protesting against the arrest of the CPI-Maoist‘s State Secretary Himadri Sen Roy alias Somen on February 24, Statesman reports. Some Maoist leaflets informing about the bandh in the two districts read: "Under the leadership of Rajiv Kumar, a police officer and an eminent follower of the CPI-M party, Tathagata, Pallab, Koushik, Arijit and Joy have formed a special anti-naxalite force to demolish our party. They are spending a lot of money to know our whereabouts and then are attacking our party members. We strongly oppose these activities of the administration." The leaflets found in Nadia also read: "The CPI-M government does not have the courage to ban our party in this state. They have arrested our leader and have harassed him both physically and mentally. We strongly protest against these tarnished activities of the police and CPI-M government." Few posters were also found in Purulia town.
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February - 26 
The first day of the CPI-Maoist sponsored four-day bandh in Purulia district on February 26 passed off peacefully without any untoward incident.
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The first day of the CPI-Maoist sponsored four-day bandh in Purulia district on February 26 passed off peacefully without any untoward incident.
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February - 26 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, Achang and Tichuya, were arrested by the security forces at Naharbari in the Dimapur district on February 26. One Chinese AK 56 rifle and 40 live cartridges were recovered from
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, Achang and Tichuya, were arrested by the security forces at Naharbari in the Dimapur district on February 26. One Chinese AK 56 rifle and 40 live cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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February - 26 
Two persons, Talisubo and Yangersenba, were shot dead during a pre-poll violence at Tzudikong town in the Mokokchung district on February 26, reports Nagaland Post. While sources from the Nagaland Peoples Front (NPF) party at Tzüdikong claimed that t
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Two persons, Talisubo and Yangersenba, were shot dead during a pre-poll violence at Tzudikong town in the Mokokchung district on February 26, reports Nagaland Post. While sources from the Nagaland Peoples Front (NPF) party at Tzüdikong claimed that the attackers who were supporters of Independent candidate T. Tali had attacked the house of the NPF candidate L. Temjen Jamir, the Kangtsung Reonsanger Putu Menden (KRPM) party, on the other hand said the incident occurred when the NPF supporters attacked the supporters of the Independent candidate. According to the KRPM, the two were shot dead by one Sentisenba, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–IM) cadre, and Rongsennungsang of NPF of Wameken village with sophisticated weapons.
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February - 26 
Unidentified militants set ablaze two vehicles belonging to supporters of the Congress party candidate, K Therie, near Zuketsa village and took away another vehicle of Therie on February 26, according to Assam Tribune. In another incident, armed mili
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Unidentified militants set ablaze two vehicles belonging to supporters of the Congress party candidate, K Therie, near Zuketsa village and took away another vehicle of Therie on February 26, according to Assam Tribune. In another incident, armed militants waylaid three vehicles belonging to supporters of Therie near Zuketsa while on their way to Pfutsero. Militants forced the supporters to get away in one vehicle and set ablaze two other vehicles.
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February - 26 
Armed men shot dead two civilians in the Noshki area of Balochistan on February 26-evening, according to Dawn. Police sources said Ikram Ahmed and Khadim Hussain were engaged in repair work in the Noshki district jail when two armed men riding a moto
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Armed men shot dead two civilians in the Noshki area of Balochistan on February 26-evening, according to Dawn. Police sources said Ikram Ahmed and Khadim Hussain were engaged in repair work in the Noshki district jail when two armed men riding a motorbike opened fire on them, killing them on the spot. A spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 26 
Associated Press of Pakistan reported that two suspected militants were killed in an encounter with the police at Dildar Ghari check-post in the Charsadda district of NWFP on late February 26-night. The encounter ensued in the jurisdiction of Batgram
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Associated Press of Pakistan reported that two suspected militants were killed in an encounter with the police at Dildar Ghari check-post in the Charsadda district of NWFP on late February 26-night. The encounter ensued in the jurisdiction of Batgram police station when a group of militants started indiscriminate firing at the police party after the latter asked them to lay down arms and surrender.
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February - 26 
In a suspected sectarian incident, a Shia leader was shot dead in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 26, according to Daily Times. Police officials said that Haji Ghulab Hussain was going to his shop at around 9
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In a suspected sectarian incident, a Shia leader was shot dead in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 26, according to Daily Times. Police officials said that Haji Ghulab Hussain was going to his shop at around 9:15am (PST) when unidentified assailants opened fire and injured him seriously in the jurisdiction of Khan Raziq Shaheed police station. He later succumbed to injuries at the Lady Reading Hospital. He was a resident of Parachinar in the FATA and was dwelling in Mohallah Marviha in the old city area of Peshawar.
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Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz Khan said on February 27 that a tribal militant commander and mastermind of two suicide attacks on the former interior minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao and killer of a serving Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was kille
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Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz Khan said on February 27 that a tribal militant commander and mastermind of two suicide attacks on the former interior minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao and killer of a serving Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was killed in an encounter with security forces on February 26, according to Daily Times. "Abdul Siar, head of Siar group in the Tribal Areas, was killed on Tuesday in an encounter between security agencies and his men between Charsada and Mohmand Agency," Hamid told reporters after attending a National Public Safety Commission meeting. Nawaz said almost 116 innocent people had died in various terrorist attacks by Siar and his men in various parts of the country. He said security forces had also arrested two of Siar’s men during the encounter.
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February - 26 
Police in Lahore on February 26 arrested four members of the banned Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from Nawankot bus stand in the Kotwali area and seized from them explosives and weapons, according to Dawn. The accused confessed, during
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Police in Lahore on February 26 arrested four members of the banned Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from Nawankot bus stand in the Kotwali area and seized from them explosives and weapons, according to Dawn. The accused confessed, during preliminary interrogation, that they had planned sabotage activities including bomb blasts in Lahore, besides assassination of key political and religious personalities and senior police officials. The arrested militants were identified as Muhammad Asif Ali alias Hasan Moosa, Abdur Rahman, Mureed Ahmad and Fahad Munir. Police officials said that Munir was the nephew of LeJ leader Riaz Basra.
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February - 26 
Several national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have suspended their work in earthquake-hit areas following a terrorist attack on the office of an international NGO in the Mansehra district on February 25. The offices of most
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Several national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have suspended their work in earthquake-hit areas following a terrorist attack on the office of an international NGO in the Mansehra district on February 25. The offices of most NGOs remained closed and their field activities were stopped on February 26.
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February - 26 
The Interior Ministry said on February 26 that security forces had arrested more than 440 militants, including 60 would-be suicide bombers, in the last three months, Daily Times reported. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier (r) Javed Cheema told re
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The Interior Ministry said on February 26 that security forces had arrested more than 440 militants, including 60 would-be suicide bombers, in the last three months, Daily Times reported. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier (r) Javed Cheema told reporters, "Security agencies have arrested 442 terrorists and militants during the past three months. From 60 of these terrorists, suicide jackets and other material was confiscated, which shows the law enforcement agencies are in protective mode and stopped them from launching suicide attacks." Cheema said that 17 suspects had been arrested in Punjab, 26 in Sindh, 13 in the NWFP and 122 in Balochistan, Dawn reported. Similarly, 124 alleged militants were arrested in Swat while 140 surrendered to security forces. He said that 45kgs of explosive, eight detonators with leads, five remote controls with chargers and 10 hand-grenades had been seized in Punjab. 43 kilograms of explosives, 44 detonators, two rocket-launchers and 53 hand-grenades were seized in Sindh. In the NWFP, 50,096 kgs of explosives, 26 hand-grenades, 10 explosive jackets, 16 dynamites, 14 detonators, four rocket-launchers, 11 missiles, 32 mortar shells and 24 safety fuses were recovered. The spokesman said that from February 1 to date, 770kgs of explosive had been seized and two explosives-laden vehicles impounded in Swat. He added that 18 explosive devices, 96 detonators, 75kgs of explosive, 112 hand-grenades, 246 mortar shells, 56 mines, 19 rocket launchers and four AA guns had also been seized from the militants.
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February - 26 
The military said on February 26 that the killing of the army’s surgeon general and seven other persons in a suicide bombing a day earlier was likely in retaliation to operations against militants near the Afghan border, according to Daily Times. "I
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The military said on February 26 that the killing of the army’s surgeon general and seven other persons in a suicide bombing a day earlier was likely in retaliation to operations against militants near the Afghan border, according to Daily Times. "I think apparently it is in response and reaction to the Pakistan Army’s operations against militants in South Waziristan and other places in FATA," military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP. Exact details would be known once the probe into the incident was over, he added. A number of people suspected to have links with the suicide attack have been arrested, according to interior ministry spokesman Brig Javed Iqbal Cheema, Dawn reported. "Investigators have found important leads to the Rawalpindi blast and the arrested men are being interrogated. But at this stage we cannot make them public," he said in Islamabad on February 26.
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February - 26 
Three close associates of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah were arrested from Mingora in the Swat district on February 26, according to Dawn. Police said that one of the suspects, Sayed Rehman, was arrested from Koza Banda and two others, Mohammad Ishaq
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Three close associates of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah were arrested from Mingora in the Swat district on February 26, according to Dawn. Police said that one of the suspects, Sayed Rehman, was arrested from Koza Banda and two others, Mohammad Ishaque and Zahid Khan, from the Kadyser Manglawar area. A motorcycle, a Kalashnikov and a repeater were seized from their possession.
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February - 26 
Three members of a militant group have been arrested by police for killing seven Christians in the office of the Idara Amn-o-Insaf, a Christian charity organisation, on September 25, 2002, according to Dawn. Acting on the basis of information extract
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Three members of a militant group have been arrested by police for killing seven Christians in the office of the Idara Amn-o-Insaf, a Christian charity organisation, on September 25, 2002, according to Dawn. Acting on the basis of information extracted during the interrogation of 10 activists of the Tehreek-i-Islami and Lashkar-i-Muhammadi recently arrested by police, the CID arrested the three alleged militants in Akhtar Colony. The three suspects were identified as Zubairuddin alias Sharjeel, Asif alias Pasha and Mohammad Atif. Police also seized three pistols and a stolen motorcycle from the suspects, residents of Landhi and Korangi.
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February - 26 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) assaulted a school teacher, Sanukaji Baniya, in the Gorkha district on February 26-night. Baniya, a teacher at the Dulav Higher Secondary School, was assaulted by YCL cadres in the Ghyampesal village followi
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) assaulted a school teacher, Sanukaji Baniya, in the Gorkha district on February 26-night. Baniya, a teacher at the Dulav Higher Secondary School, was assaulted by YCL cadres in the Ghyampesal village following an altercation over a school shut down.
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February - 26 
One person was killed in police firing in the Nawalparasi district on the 14th day of the indefinite strike called by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Kantipuronline reports. The victim was identified as Jagadesh Pashwan of Badahada, Bubai
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One person was killed in police firing in the Nawalparasi district on the 14th day of the indefinite strike called by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Kantipuronline reports. The victim was identified as Jagadesh Pashwan of Badahada, Bubailia-3. The police opened fire shortly after the irate agitators burnt down police posts in Gaurahiya and Bishnubura, the police personnel deployed there had earlier evacuated the posts in fear of attack. The Nawalparasi district administration had imposed indefinite curfew in the district headquarters Parasi. Similarly, authorities have also clamped curfew in the Bara, Parsa, Sunsari and Saptari districts.
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February - 26 
44 detainees having confessed that they were either connected to LTTE or have directly or indirectly aided and abetted the outfit’s cause in the Jaffna peninsula consented to receive rehabilitation after they reached security forces headquarters in J
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44 detainees having confessed that they were either connected to LTTE or have directly or indirectly aided and abetted the outfit’s cause in the Jaffna peninsula consented to receive rehabilitation after they reached security forces headquarters in Jaffna prisons on February 26. They have sought rehabilitation in writing, according to the military sources. During January 2007-February 2008, a total of 317 men and women - 291 males and 26 females - some of who claimed themselves to be LTTE cadres have turned up at the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission in Jaffna and wanted to seek protection saying that they were very much harassed, disgusted with the LTTE or exposed to LTTE conscription attempts.
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February - 26 
At Muhamalai in the Jaffna district, troops killed an LTTE cadre who was moving ahead of his own FDL (Forward Defence Line). Similarly, troops after observing the movement of a LTTE militant, opened fire and shot her dead in the same area. Separately
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At Muhamalai in the Jaffna district, troops killed an LTTE cadre who was moving ahead of his own FDL (Forward Defence Line). Similarly, troops after observing the movement of a LTTE militant, opened fire and shot her dead in the same area. Separately, the troops in the same area gunned down one more LTTE militant when he was about to attack them.
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February - 26 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during intermittent clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also neutralised at least six bunkers of the outfit.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during intermittent clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also neutralised at least six bunkers of the outfit.
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February - 26 
On the same day, the troops retaliated when the LTTE militants opened fire towards them in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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On the same day, the troops retaliated when the LTTE militants opened fire towards them in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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February - 26 
One soldier was killed when the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the area of Jaffna district.
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One soldier was killed when the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the area of Jaffna district.
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February - 26 
The troops carried out a raid on a LTTE bunker in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed one militant while injured another. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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The troops carried out a raid on a LTTE bunker in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed one militant while injured another. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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February - 26 
The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 26 
The troops killed one more LTTE militant in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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The troops killed one more LTTE militant in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 26 
The United Nations and Non Governmental Organisations working in the conflict-ridden north and east are warning of a mounting humanitarian toll in 2008 due to the escalation in hostilities. Agencies should be prepared to assist "up to 500,000 conflic
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The United Nations and Non Governmental Organisations working in the conflict-ridden north and east are warning of a mounting humanitarian toll in 2008 due to the escalation in hostilities. Agencies should be prepared to assist "up to 500,000 conflict-affected individuals comprising IDPs, returnees and economically affected persons", according to the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) 2008, prepared by the Inter Agency Standing Committee country team for Sri Lanka and released on 22 February. "The CHAP is based on the assumption that as the government acts on its stated intention to disarm the LTTE, the conflict in Sri Lanka will continue and intensify," the report stated. "Even if it were to slow down or end during the year, there would remain very significant humanitarian needs to be met in the areas of conflict." The report warned that displacement levels could be similar to 2007 when 308,000 persons were forced from their homes. More than 140,000 have now been resettled in eastern Sri Lanka, but as of mid-February, 225,000 people remained displaced in eight north and eastern districts.
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February - 26 
Two LTTE militants were killed during another clash in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Two LTTE militants were killed during another clash in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 26 
Two motorbike-riding gunmen, suspected to be LTTE militants, shot dead a former Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Council) member, Gopal Koneswararaja, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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Two motorbike-riding gunmen, suspected to be LTTE militants, shot dead a former Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Council) member, Gopal Koneswararaja, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 27 
A zonal ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Nandu Mahato (carrying head money of INR 25000) was arrested from a hideout at Chauhuar village in the Gaya district, reports Prabhat Khabar. Police said that he was involved in several incidents o
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A zonal ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Nandu Mahato (carrying head money of INR 25000) was arrested from a hideout at Chauhuar village in the Gaya district, reports Prabhat Khabar. Police said that he was involved in several incidents of murder and abduction in the district.
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February - 27 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constables were shot dead by militants who ambushed a patrol at Boonamaha village in the Pulwama district on February 27.
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constables were shot dead by militants who ambushed a patrol at Boonamaha village in the Pulwama district on February 27.
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February - 27 
According to Sahara Samay, police claimed that the structure and fund-raising process of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was revealed during the interrogation of its West Bengal ‘secretary’ Somen on February 27. Somen alias Himadri S
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According to Sahara Samay, police claimed that the structure and fund-raising process of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was revealed during the interrogation of its West Bengal ‘secretary’ Somen on February 27. Somen alias Himadri Sen Roy, who was arrested on February 24, revealed during interrogation that INR Six millions was budgeted annually by the party for salary and daily expenditure, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) (Special Operation Group), Rajiv Kumar said, and added, arms were mainly bought and supplied by its Central Military Commission. During interrogation the Maoist leader also responsible for operations in West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand confessed that he used to get a salary of INR 3000 and the other arrested along with him, Deba, got INR 1500.
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February - 27 
Elsewhere in the State, a self-styled ‘commander’ of an unidentified militant group was arrested by the CRPF in south Kashmir.
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Elsewhere in the State, a self-styled ‘commander’ of an unidentified militant group was arrested by the CRPF in south Kashmir.
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February - 27 
In a separate incident, police arrested two Maoists, identified as Mangal and Mansaram, from Patkalbeda village under Antagarh police station in the same district on February 27-night along with two rifles.
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In a separate incident, police arrested two Maoists, identified as Mangal and Mansaram, from Patkalbeda village under Antagarh police station in the same district on February 27-night along with two rifles.
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February - 27 
In another incident, unidentified militants shot at and injured a youth in Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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In another incident, unidentified militants shot at and injured a youth in Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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February - 27 
India said it is taking new measures to check the activities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the southern part of the country, reports United Press International. "The government has taken various new steps to check the activities o
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India said it is taking new measures to check the activities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the southern part of the country, reports United Press International. "The government has taken various new steps to check the activities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in southern part of the country. The government has declared LTTE as a terrorist organization under the provisions of the unlawful activities (prevention) act," Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal told Parliament on February 27. He said a three-tier system of coastal patrolling and protection by the Indian navy, coast guard and Coastal Security Group of Tamil Nadu was operating to check possible intrusion of militants and smuggling of contraband by the LTTE. "The federal government has approved a coastal security scheme for coastal areas, including southern parts of the country, to strengthen the infrastructure for patrolling and surveillance of close coastal waters," Jaiswal informed and added, continued vigil was being maintained within the mainland to check possible activities of the LTTE and cases were being registered against the group.
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February - 27 
Meanwhile, police sources claimed that some Maoist hideouts exist in and around Barasat. "We are keeping a close watch and have requested people to inform us if they spot anyone moving suspiciously in the area," an unnamed police officer said.
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Meanwhile, police sources claimed that some Maoist hideouts exist in and around Barasat. "We are keeping a close watch and have requested people to inform us if they spot anyone moving suspiciously in the area," an unnamed police officer said.
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February - 27 
Military intelligence officials along with special cell of Delhi Police arrested Captain Salim Zafar Azad, a suspected agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from a residential colony in East Delhi on February 27 and produced him in a
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Military intelligence officials along with special cell of Delhi Police arrested Captain Salim Zafar Azad, a suspected agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from a residential colony in East Delhi on February 27 and produced him in a court on February 28. Assam Tribune reports that the army official who served as an army doctor had deserted his services on May 18, 1997 when he was posted at Military Hospital in Dinjan Cantonment in the Dibrugarh district. Subsequently, he spent a few years in Bangladesh and then moved to Delhi and was reportedly overseeing a part of ISI’s operation.
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February - 27 
One foreign liquor trader, identified as Kiyam Brojen Singh, and his accomplice, Soibam Abung alias Birbal, were shot at and wounded by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants at Langol Tarung area under Lamphel police station in the Imphal West
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One foreign liquor trader, identified as Kiyam Brojen Singh, and his accomplice, Soibam Abung alias Birbal, were shot at and wounded by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants at Langol Tarung area under Lamphel police station in the Imphal West district on February 27-afternoon, for their alleged involvement in the transportation of the merchandise, according to Imphal Free Press.
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February - 27 
One person was killed and 14 others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Borgolla Chariali near Tezpur Sadar police station in the Sonitpur district, Telegraph rep
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One person was killed and 14 others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Borgolla Chariali near Tezpur Sadar police station in the Sonitpur district, Telegraph reports. Ajit Ghosh, a grocery shop owner at Panchmile, was killed in the incident. Superintendent of Police, M.P. Gupta, said that the bomb was kept in a bag on a bicycle parked by the side of the main road.
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February - 27 
Several shops were closed due to extortion demands by militant groups at Paona Bazar in the Imphal West district and Lamong Bazar in the Imphal East district on February 27. While one outfit reportedly demanded INR 10 00000 from shoe stores at Paona
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Several shops were closed due to extortion demands by militant groups at Paona Bazar in the Imphal West district and Lamong Bazar in the Imphal East district on February 27. While one outfit reportedly demanded INR 10 00000 from shoe stores at Paona Bazar, another outfit demanded INR 500 to INR 1,000 from shops at Lamlong Bazar. The shop owners declined to disclose the name of the groups, fearing reprisal. They had not lodged any formal complaint with the police.
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February - 27 
Shops were closed at Lamlong Bazaar in the Imphal East since February 27 in protest against the monetary demand of the militant outfit.
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Shops were closed at Lamlong Bazaar in the Imphal East since February 27 in protest against the monetary demand of the militant outfit.
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February - 27 
Statesman reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres put up some posters on the boundary wall of the residence of Superintendent of Police at Barasat, the district headquarter of North-24 Parganas, on February 27-night, dema
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Statesman reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres put up some posters on the boundary wall of the residence of Superintendent of Police at Barasat, the district headquarter of North-24 Parganas, on February 27-night, demanding the release of their leader Somen, who was arrested in the district on February 24.
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February - 27 
Suspected militants hurled a grenade at the private residence of Manipur Law and Forest Minister Th. Devendra Singh at Khurai Lairikyengbam Leikai in the Imphal East district on February 27, reports Telegraph. However, the hand grenade failed to expl
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Suspected militants hurled a grenade at the private residence of Manipur Law and Forest Minister Th. Devendra Singh at Khurai Lairikyengbam Leikai in the Imphal East district on February 27, reports Telegraph. However, the hand grenade failed to explode.
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February - 27 
Suspected unidentified militants belonging to Karbi community shot at and injured a doctor at Bagori under Bokakhat police station in the Golaghat district on February 27-evening. Police said Santosh Goswami was attending to patients in his chamber o
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Suspected unidentified militants belonging to Karbi community shot at and injured a doctor at Bagori under Bokakhat police station in the Golaghat district on February 27-evening. Police said Santosh Goswami was attending to patients in his chamber on National Highway 37 at Bagori when he was attacked by the militants.
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February - 27 
The normal life in the capital Shillong and other parts of the State was affected due to the general strike called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State visit on February 27.
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The normal life in the capital Shillong and other parts of the State was affected due to the general strike called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State visit on February 27.
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February - 27 
Unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of Chanambam Helendro Singh, an inspector in the State sericulture department, at Thangmeiband in the Imphal West on February 27-morning. No one was injured in the attack.
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Unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of Chanambam Helendro Singh, an inspector in the State sericulture department, at Thangmeiband in the Imphal West on February 27-morning. No one was injured in the attack.
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February - 27 
Union Government said on February 27 that terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had registered a decline during the last two years. Minister of State for Home Shriprakash Jaiswal stated in the parliament that in 2006, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 1
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Union Government said on February 27 that terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had registered a decline during the last two years. Minister of State for Home Shriprakash Jaiswal stated in the parliament that in 2006, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 1667 terrorism-related incidents, which came down to 1092 in 2007.
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February - 27 
According to Dawn, over 100 suspected militants attacked a police post in Badhaber area on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 26-night, set the two-room building on fire and forced the six polic
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According to Dawn, over 100 suspected militants attacked a police post in Badhaber area on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 26-night, set the two-room building on fire and forced the six police personnel there out of the post. However, Superintendent of Police for Peshawar’s rural area Nasirul Mulk Bangash told reporters that the attack had been carried out by criminals and not militants. He claimed that the attackers were impersonating militants to frighten the police so that they could continue their criminal activities in the area, including kidnapping people and snatching cars on the Indus Highway.
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February - 27 
Further in the provincial capital, the police foiled an attempted act of terrorism and recovered a remote control bomb that was planted at the Ring Road in the limits of Peshtakhara police station.
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Further in the provincial capital, the police foiled an attempted act of terrorism and recovered a remote control bomb that was planted at the Ring Road in the limits of Peshtakhara police station.
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February - 27 
In another incident in the province, an improvised device exploded near an under-construction service station in Kohat on February 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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In another incident in the province, an improvised device exploded near an under-construction service station in Kohat on February 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 27 
Police in Jhang said on February 27 that they had arrested three terror suspects carrying two suicide jackets and chemicals in Shorkot on February 26-night, Daily Times reported. Jhang District Police Officer Amjad Javed stated that the terrorists, i
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Police in Jhang said on February 27 that they had arrested three terror suspects carrying two suicide jackets and chemicals in Shorkot on February 26-night, Daily Times reported. Jhang District Police Officer Amjad Javed stated that the terrorists, identified as Ghulam Shabir, Muhammad Amin and Muhammad Ramazan, were arrested from Mir Wala Bridge and were attempting to target prominent politicians. The three men were suspected to be members of the outlawed Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), APP reported local police officer Pervez Tareen Sardar as having said.
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February - 27 
Unidentified militants are reported to have bombed a check-post of the security forces in North Waziristan on February 27. According to The Post, the militants triggered a blast targeting the Dir-Doni-One check-post in Miranshah. However, no casualti
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Unidentified militants are reported to have bombed a check-post of the security forces in North Waziristan on February 27. According to The Post, the militants triggered a blast targeting the Dir-Doni-One check-post in Miranshah. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 27 
One person, identified as Mohammad Biskut Miya, was killed and six others were injured when police opened fire at a group of protesters for violating the curfew orders in Duhabi area of Sunsari district on February 27, reports Nepal News. The curfew
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One person, identified as Mohammad Biskut Miya, was killed and six others were injured when police opened fire at a group of protesters for violating the curfew orders in Duhabi area of Sunsari district on February 27, reports Nepal News. The curfew was imposed since 8am in the area by the local administration in view of the ongoing daily demonstrations following the indefinite strike called by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in the Terai since last 15 days.
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February - 27 
Two persons were injured when cadres of the Jay Krishna Goit led faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) attacked a passenger bus, which was part of a convoy of vehicles coming from Kathmandu under a police escort for security, with pe
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Two persons were injured when cadres of the Jay Krishna Goit led faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) attacked a passenger bus, which was part of a convoy of vehicles coming from Kathmandu under a police escort for security, with petrol bombs in the Golbazaar area of Siraha district on February 27-morning. The injured were identified as Bijuliman Rai and his sister Samjhana Rai from Bhojpur district. Some other passengers managed to escape unhurt by jumping from the window. Claiming responsibility for the attack the JTMM-G district in-charge Biplav said the bus was attacked as it defied the bandh (strike) in the Terai.
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February - 27 
A report by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) titled, "Trend of Militancy in Bangladesh: August 2007-2008 said that since the August 17, 2005 country-wide explosions the RAB personnel have arrested 104 Islamist militants. The highest number o
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A report by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) titled, "Trend of Militancy in Bangladesh: August 2007-2008 said that since the August 17, 2005 country-wide explosions the RAB personnel have arrested 104 Islamist militants. The highest number of the arrested is from the Hizb-ut-Tawhid, comprising 46 percent. The BEI report also stated that in the past six months, militants have been preparing for grenade attacks, regrouping, strengthening their networks, training, engaging in propaganda warfare and abducting people.
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February - 27 
Daily Star has reported that the dormitories of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute in the national capital’s Tejgaon area have turned into a safe haven for fugitive criminals and militants. Criminals and militants are taking refuge within the three hostels
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Daily Star has reported that the dormitories of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute in the national capital’s Tejgaon area have turned into a safe haven for fugitive criminals and militants. Criminals and militants are taking refuge within the three hostels of the Institute. Unidentified students and law enforcement agencies have confirmed that the criminals are being provided shelter by the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami. Several teachers with Jamaat background and with alleged links with the Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) are also involved in the incident. Prof Shamshul Alam, principal of the Institute, admitted that some teachers of the institute are assisting the militants to hide in the dormitories, but said that the authorities are unable to take actions against those teachers since the issue is "out of their jurisdiction to deal with".
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February - 27 
Home Secretary Abdul Karim said that the Islamist militant groups in the country are home grown as they finance themselves domestically and are patronised by particular political parties. Speaking at the opening session of a day-long conference on mi
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Home Secretary Abdul Karim said that the Islamist militant groups in the country are home grown as they finance themselves domestically and are patronised by particular political parties. Speaking at the opening session of a day-long conference on militancy in Dhaka, Karim said, "Weapons or types of explosives that they have used may have foreign origins or [come from] neighbouring countries, but their financing is arranged internally - not from external sources." He also said that the caretaker government is focusing on dismantling the network of small 'extremist' groups such as Allah'r Dal, Hizb-ut-Tahrir and Hizb-ut-Tawhid.
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February - 27 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 16 rounds of bullet from Noapara under Raozan sub-district in the Chittagong district on February 27, reports Daily Star.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 16 rounds of bullet from Noapara under Raozan sub-district in the Chittagong district on February 27, reports Daily Star.
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February - 27 
A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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February - 27 
Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE planted APM in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district.
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Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE planted APM in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 27 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops neutralised LTTE bunkers and killed eight militants. Troops also recovered some anti-personnel mines (APMs), T-56 weapons, grenades and other explosive devices from the incident site.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops neutralised LTTE bunkers and killed eight militants. Troops also recovered some anti-personnel mines (APMs), T-56 weapons, grenades and other explosive devices from the incident site.
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February - 27 
Defence Ministry in a report published on February 27 said that the person arrested by police in the Pettah area of Colombo district was a number one LTTE militant allegedly involved in many civilian massacres carried out by the LTTE in the South, re
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Defence Ministry in a report published on February 27 said that the person arrested by police in the Pettah area of Colombo district was a number one LTTE militant allegedly involved in many civilian massacres carried out by the LTTE in the South, reports Daily News. The suspect, identified as Muththusami Ilankoowan alias Sami, was arrested on February 25 from a hotel on Kadireshan Road. The report said that Muttusami, a Sri Lankan born Tamil, has strong connections with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and also with the LTTE international wing leaders such as Castro, Kumaran Padmanadan, David and Iyyanna. The suspect owns a shipping line which he uses to promote the LTTE’s cross border terrorist activities and had come to Sri Lanka in 2007 to promote terrorist activities in the South, the report added.
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February - 27 
Elsewhere on February 27, during intermittent clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Perankulam, Parappakandal, Karukkakulam, Adampan and Mannar town areas, the troops killed at least 14 more LTTE militants.
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Elsewhere on February 27, during intermittent clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Perankulam, Parappakandal, Karukkakulam, Adampan and Mannar town areas, the troops killed at least 14 more LTTE militants.
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February - 27 
One soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 27 
Six LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked their bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Separately, after observing a movement of LTTE militants in the same area the troops opened fire towards them and injured one militant
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Six LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked their bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Separately, after observing a movement of LTTE militants in the same area the troops opened fire towards them and injured one militant leader terrorist leader, identified as Kaveri Malan.
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February - 27 
The military said that since 2006, a total of 6,486 LTTE militants, 1196 military personnel and 982 civilians have been killed, estimating there are now only around 5,000 militants still alive, reports Reuters. "Certainly they reflect the forward mar
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The military said that since 2006, a total of 6,486 LTTE militants, 1196 military personnel and 982 civilians have been killed, estimating there are now only around 5,000 militants still alive, reports Reuters. "Certainly they reflect the forward march of the Forces," said government defence affairs spokesman and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
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February - 27 
The military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara on February 27 told reporters that intense military offensive against the LTTE has been continuing since February 14 and the outfit has suffered large casualties, reports IANS. The frequent air strik
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The military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara on February 27 told reporters that intense military offensive against the LTTE has been continuing since February 14 and the outfit has suffered large casualties, reports IANS. The frequent air strikes and ground offensives against identified outfit’s positions in the districts of Vavuniya, Mannar and Welioya have instilled fear in its leaders, forcing them to restrict their movements, the spokesman said. "They do not even attend funerals of their members who die in fighting," Nanayakkara added.
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February - 27 
The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district and killed at least four militants. One soldier is reported to have died in the incident. An LTTE leader, identified as Pandiyan Annayan, was killed by the
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The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district and killed at least four militants. One soldier is reported to have died in the incident. An LTTE leader, identified as Pandiyan Annayan, was killed by the troops in an encounter in the same area.
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February - 28 
An encounter was reported between Assam Rifles personnel and armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres near the Tamenglong Forest Gate on February 28-night, reports Sangai Express. According to the Army Public Relations Of
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An encounter was reported between Assam Rifles personnel and armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres near the Tamenglong Forest Gate on February 28-night, reports Sangai Express. According to the Army Public Relations Officer Rajesh Mishra, two NSCN-K cadres were wounded in the encounter and added that one may have died. However no body was recovered, he informed. One Assam Rifles person was also wounded, the PRO said.
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February - 28 
An engineer and a supervisor of a private road construction company abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rohtas district on February 26-night from their camp office at Chhotki Chenari, were rescued from Belao village in the
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An engineer and a supervisor of a private road construction company abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rohtas district on February 26-night from their camp office at Chhotki Chenari, were rescued from Belao village in the neighbouring Kaimur district on February 28-morning. The Additional Superintendent of Police, P Kannan, told Times of India that four persons were detained for interrogation. The Maoists had abducted the duo after the company refused to pay extortion demanded by the outfit.
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February - 28 
One person, Songminlun Kuki, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Kangvai Makha Leikai in the Churachandpur district on February 28, reports Sangai Express.
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One person, Songminlun Kuki, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Kangvai Makha Leikai in the Churachandpur district on February 28, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 28 
Police has distributed a dozen colour television sets along with Tata Sky antennae and connection for one year to the tribals of remote areas in the district. Under the programme "Call for Peace," the police held a meeting at Kailasagiri where the tr
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Police has distributed a dozen colour television sets along with Tata Sky antennae and connection for one year to the tribals of remote areas in the district. Under the programme "Call for Peace," the police held a meeting at Kailasagiri where the tribals from the Maoist-affected Koyyuru, GK Veedhi, Chintapalle and other areas were given away TV sets. DIG Jitender said that they were trying to wean away tribals from the influence of Maoists and sensitise them on various development activities. The police also promised to conduct more medical camps, distribute volleyball and cricket kits among youth so as to strengthen their rapport with the tribals.
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February - 28 
Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some teenagers, surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Jitender in the Visakhapatnam district on February 28, reports The Hindu.
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Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some teenagers, surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Jitender in the Visakhapatnam district on February 28, reports The Hindu.
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February - 28 
The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) said that it would remain neutral in the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on March 3, 2008, reports Shillong Times. In a letter signed by ‘chairman’ Dilash Marak alias S. M. Marak, the ou
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The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) said that it would remain neutral in the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on March 3, 2008, reports Shillong Times. In a letter signed by ‘chairman’ Dilash Marak alias S. M. Marak, the outfit mentioned, "Rumours will always be there and the ANVC respect and recognise the people's 'Right' to choose their own representatives and shall remain neutral as far as the 2008 assembly elections are concerned."
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February - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked three strategic positions of the Jharkhand Police - Netarhat police station, Special Task Force camp at Vivah Mandap and Jharkhand Armed Police camp - in the Netarhat forest area of Lat
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked three strategic positions of the Jharkhand Police - Netarhat police station, Special Task Force camp at Vivah Mandap and Jharkhand Armed Police camp - in the Netarhat forest area of Latehar district on February 28- night, according to Telegraph. However, no loss of life or injury was reported. "No one sustained injury in the incident as the rebels fled under the cover of darkness," police spokesperson R.K. Mallick said. "Around 500 rebels attacked to loot arms and ammunition," an unnamed police officer said. "While the rebels fired 800 rounds on the camps, we fired 500 rounds on them in the two-hour face-off," said another police official at Netarhat.
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February - 28 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has decided not to take part in the February 29 meeting between the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) and the Government due to the violation of the cease-fire ground rules by the government, according to S
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has decided not to take part in the February 29 meeting between the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) and the Government due to the violation of the cease-fire ground rules by the government, according to Sentinel. In a press release issued on February 28, the outfit’s information and publicity secretary, S. Sanjarang, said the NDFB will not attend the meeting unless the Government clarifies what legal or departmental action it has taken against police personnel Jayanta Basumatary and Jayanta Das who killed unarmed NDFB cadres in the Dhubri and Karbi Anglong districts respectively. Sanjarang further said the Government has to clarify what action has been taken against the culprits who killed an NDFB cadre at Medaghat in March 2007. The outfit also demanded action against the Baksa district Superintendent of Police, P.K. Dutta, who, according to the outfit, has been working hand in glove with Hitesh Basumatary, the Bodoland Territorial Council executive member, to instigate fratricidal killings. The press release further said it will not take part in the JMG meet if the Government fails to ensure the release of NDFB vice president B. Sunthagra alias Dhiren Boro who has been languishing in Gangtok jail since last five years.
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February - 28 
The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) asked six government employees to ‘surrender’ within five days, for their alleged involvement in siphoning off a huge amount of flood relief fund meant for families affected by devastation during the natura
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The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) asked six government employees to ‘surrender’ within five days, for their alleged involvement in siphoning off a huge amount of flood relief fund meant for families affected by devastation during the natural calamity of 2003-04 in the Thoubal district. They were identified as K. Gopal Kabui, N. Surjit Singh, S. Budha Singh, Th. Dembarjit and Mohammed Abdul Samad.
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February - 28 
Two youths, Laiphubam Satyakumar and Huidrom Shantikumar alias Apacha, who were alleged to be drug addicts, were shot at and wounded by two unidentified gunmen at Keikhu Langthrei Loukon under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on th
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Two youths, Laiphubam Satyakumar and Huidrom Shantikumar alias Apacha, who were alleged to be drug addicts, were shot at and wounded by two unidentified gunmen at Keikhu Langthrei Loukon under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on the same night. Two pieces of hand written notes, read ‘........ (name) both of them are drug addicts who snatched mobile phones from people in the name of KCP (MC) and sent SMS to threaten people and extort money. All their accomplices should mend themselves while there is time. Otherwise, they would be given capital punishment. - Joint Force’, were reportedly put in their pockets by the unidentified gunmen.
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February - 28 
Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta has said that the Centre is not ready to hold any talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the issue of "sovereignty of Asom". Gupta also said that, "The ULFA has to give up violence before holding
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Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta has said that the Centre is not ready to hold any talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the issue of "sovereignty of Asom". Gupta also said that, "The ULFA has to give up violence before holding peace talks with the Centre, and there will be no mediators in the peace process. The Government is ready for only direct talks with the ULFA."
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February - 28 
Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar A
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Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar Ali, Saifur Rehman and Anwar Ali while another was arrested from the Khwazakhela area.
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February - 28 
At least 10 suspected militants were killed in a missile strike on a house in South Waziristan early on February 28, according to Daily Times. The dead were believed to be of Pakistani and foreign origins, residents and officials said. The attack occ
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At least 10 suspected militants were killed in a missile strike on a house in South Waziristan early on February 28, according to Daily Times. The dead were believed to be of Pakistani and foreign origins, residents and officials said. The attack occurred at approximately 2AM in Kaloosha village, 10 kilometres west of Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan. "Nine militants were killed instantly while a wounded Punjabi militant passed away hours later in a local hospital," the residents said. Security officials also put the toll at 10. However, local news agencies reported that 13 people were killed in the attack and several others injured. It is the second such attack in the area after militant commander Nek Muhammad was killed in a missile attack in June 2004. Resident Sharifullah said three missiles hit the house of Afghan national Sheroo, who hailed from the Zalikhel tribe, which is allegedly harbouring foreign and local militants. "There was no immediate information about the presence of any high-value target," an unnamed official told AFP. Armed militants cordoned off the incident site after the missile strike, the residents said, adding that four unidentified ‘guests’ had arrived late on February 27 at the destroyed house. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP that the deaths were caused by explosive material stored in the house, adding that 10 to 12 people were killed in the blast. "As per our information it was an explosion caused by explosive material in the house." However, a security source based in Peshawar said that the missile was fired by a US drone at about 2am. A spokesman for the United States-led coalition force based in Afghanistan said it had "no reports" that either it or the separate North Atlantic Treaty Organisation-headed force were involved in the strike. Sources said that the militants belonged to the Abu Hamza group whose leader was said to be a follower of local militant commander Maulana Nazir, according to Dawn. Nazir won government’s support after launching an armed campaign against Uzbek militants in the Ahmadzai Wazir area in April 2007. A spokesman for Nazir denied the killing of Arabs or Turkmens in the attack and said that some Afghans had died. "They were common Afghans and had been living in the area for a few years." He claimed that missiles had been fired from Afghanistan.
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February - 28 
At least five police personnel were injured when a bomb exploded on the Sawal Dher road in the Mardan district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 28, according to Dawn. Sources said that a police party were on routine patrolling w
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At least five police personnel were injured when a bomb exploded on the Sawal Dher road in the Mardan district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 28, according to Dawn. Sources said that a police party were on routine patrolling when the bomb, which had been placed along the road by unidentified persons, exploded.
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Police in the Charsadda district have arrested an accused involved in several terrorist activities, including launching an attack on former minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, The News reported. District Police Officer Feroz Shah Khan said on February
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Police in the Charsadda district have arrested an accused involved in several terrorist activities, including launching an attack on former minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, The News reported. District Police Officer Feroz Shah Khan said on February 29 that the accused Dawood, hailing from Afghanistan, was arrested when he was found lying unconscious in some sugarcane field. He also said that two extremists were killed on February 28-night in an exchange of fire with the police when they launched an attack on a police check-post. Two other extremists, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 28 
Security forces on February 28 destroyed four houses which belonged to suspected militant commanders in the Mazeedkhel area of the Darra Adam Khel town. However, the commanders, Khalid, Adnan, Zareen and Wazir Gul, had already vacated the places. Acc
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Security forces on February 28 destroyed four houses which belonged to suspected militant commanders in the Mazeedkhel area of the Darra Adam Khel town. However, the commanders, Khalid, Adnan, Zareen and Wazir Gul, had already vacated the places. According to official sources, the political administration had asked elders of the Shireki Bostikhel and Toor Chapper areas to hand over wanted people and warned them of action under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation, if they did not do so.
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February - 28 
Three suspected militants surrendered to the security forces in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district.
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Three suspected militants surrendered to the security forces in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district.
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February - 28 
The Government and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) signed an eight-point agreement on February 28, bringing an end to the indefinite strike in the Terai region. The agreement states that Nepal will be a federal democratic republi
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The Government and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) signed an eight-point agreement on February 28, bringing an end to the indefinite strike in the Terai region. The agreement states that Nepal will be a federal democratic republican State complying to the demands of regional autonomy and a federal system of governance including the demand for an autonomous Terai region. There will be distinct power sharing between the Centre and the Terai region and the region will have complete autonomy and authority. The deal also promises to carry out appointment, promotion and nomination of Madhesi, indigenous communities, women, Dalit (lower caste Hindus), backward areas and minority communities to ensure proportional participation in security bodies and all organs of the State. The entry of Madheshis and other groups into the Nepal Army will be ensured to give the army a national and inclusive structure. The eight-point agreement also includes declaring those killed in the Madhesh agitation as martyrs, providing treatment to the injured and immediate release of those in police detention and providing NR one million to each victim’s family.
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February - 28 
Three minor partners of the Seven Party Alliance – the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Janamorcha Nepal and United Left Front - expressed disagreement with the deal reached between the Government and the United Madhesi Democratic Front on February
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Three minor partners of the Seven Party Alliance – the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Janamorcha Nepal and United Left Front - expressed disagreement with the deal reached between the Government and the United Madhesi Democratic Front on February 28, Himalayan Times reports. The parties sought a clear-cut definition on the "Autonomous Madhes Pradesh." Amik Sherchan, president of the Janamorcha Nepal, said, "The agreement is not clear what exactly is autonomous Madhes Prades (province)." They also protested the agreement on group wise recruitment of Madheshis and other marginalised groups in the Nepal Army. "This will create more problems since the modality of recruitment has not been clearly mentioned," they said in a joint statement.
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February - 28 
Police arrested one ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abul Kalam Azad alias Kala, with two firearms, 11 rounds of bullet and one cartridge from Saurail village under Pangsha sub-district in the Rajbari di
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Police arrested one ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abul Kalam Azad alias Kala, with two firearms, 11 rounds of bullet and one cartridge from Saurail village under Pangsha sub-district in the Rajbari district on February 28, reports Daily Star. He was reportedly wanted in five cases.
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February - 28 
A day earlier, the troops attacked two more LTTE targets in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district and killed two militants.
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A day earlier, the troops attacked two more LTTE targets in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district and killed two militants.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, the Kalpitiya police recovered three huge claymore mines, seven hand grenades and one remote controller from a shrub near Kalpitiya lagoon in the Puttalam district.
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Meanwhile, the Kalpitiya police recovered three huge claymore mines, seven hand grenades and one remote controller from a shrub near Kalpitiya lagoon in the Puttalam district.
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February - 28 
On February 28, the Special Task Force troops killed a LTTE militant in the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district. The slain militant was carrying one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one detonator, three magazines, one wire roll and
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On February 28, the Special Task Force troops killed a LTTE militant in the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district. The slain militant was carrying one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one detonator, three magazines, one wire roll and a few 9 volt batteries.
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February - 28 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap during clearing operations at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on February 28.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap during clearing operations at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on February 28.
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February - 28 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in three separate attacks carried out by the troops in the Navakkulam and Periyapantrichurichchan areas of Vavuniya district on February 28, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in three separate attacks carried out by the troops in the Navakkulam and Periyapantrichurichchan areas of Vavuniya district on February 28, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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February - 28 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralized an LTTE artillery command centre and an underground bunker at Karampaikkulam, three kilometres southeast of Palali, in the Jaffna district on February 28.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralized an LTTE artillery command centre and an underground bunker at Karampaikkulam, three kilometres southeast of Palali, in the Jaffna district on February 28.
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February - 28 
The troops captured the Sinnaodaippu sluice gates and its adjacent areas north of Giant Tank in the Mannar district after an encounter erupted between the security forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 28, reports S
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The troops captured the Sinnaodaippu sluice gates and its adjacent areas north of Giant Tank in the Mannar district after an encounter erupted between the security forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. At least 14 militants were killed and six T-56 weapons were recovered during the incident. Two soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident.
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February - 29 
A teenaged female cadre of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Gundu Uppamma alias Radhakka, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar at the district headquarters in Nalgonda. A native of Mukundapuram village in the Nalgonda district, Up
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A teenaged female cadre of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Gundu Uppamma alias Radhakka, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar at the district headquarters in Nalgonda. A native of Mukundapuram village in the Nalgonda district, Uppamma joined the Maoist ranks when she was 14. She had worked in the Guntur, Prakasam and Mahabubnagar districts and was reportedly involved in more than dozen offences in these districts. She also carried a cash reward of INR 20000 on her head when working in Guntur. "She became a militant in 2003 and took part in seven offences including two murders. During the period of peace talks in 2004 she went underground and worked as a full-fledged member of Krishnapatti Local Guerilla Squad," Kumar said. Later, she worked with a military platoon and Chandravanka dalam (squad) before being directed to work in Nallamala.
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February - 29 
According to Shillong Times, the Congress party candidate Mukul Sangma complained to the Returning Officer that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and police are aiding the National Congress Party candidates from Ampati constituency in the G
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According to Shillong Times, the Congress party candidate Mukul Sangma complained to the Returning Officer that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and police are aiding the National Congress Party candidates from Ampati constituency in the Garo Hills. Mukul said that the ANVC cadres led by Ronald Sangma threatened people and Amapati police station officer in-charge A.M. Sangma had taken no cognizance of the offence. He mentioned that his supporters were also assaulted.
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February - 29 
An activist of the Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) party, Ngupe Lasuh, who was abducted by unidentified persons from the party camp at "D" Block in Kohima on February 27-night, was later shot dead. Police recovered his dead body from Medzhephima on Feb
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An activist of the Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) party, Ngupe Lasuh, who was abducted by unidentified persons from the party camp at "D" Block in Kohima on February 27-night, was later shot dead. Police recovered his dead body from Medzhephima on February 29. Another NPF activist was also abducted on the same day. Police and villagers suspect militants were behind the abduction. Armed cadre of militant outfits have been participating in the poll process, an unnamed police official said.
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February - 29 
Elsewhere in the State, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a militant of the Al-Badr Mujahideen outfit, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, in the Kupwara district along with one Chinese pistol.
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Elsewhere in the State, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a militant of the Al-Badr Mujahideen outfit, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, in the Kupwara district along with one Chinese pistol.
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February - 29 
In a joint operation, the Bokaro district police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force personnel recovered a cache of arms and ammunition hidden in the Jhumda hill near Simrabera. The seizure included three bombs, two grenades, three automati
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In a joint operation, the Bokaro district police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force personnel recovered a cache of arms and ammunition hidden in the Jhumda hill near Simrabera. The seizure included three bombs, two grenades, three automatic guns, 100 rounds of ammunition and three kilograms of explosives.
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February - 29 
In an incident, a 10-year-old boy, namely Qadafi Manzoor, sustained splinter injuries while fiddling with an explosive substance he had picked up outside his village in Bandipora.
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In an incident, a 10-year-old boy, namely Qadafi Manzoor, sustained splinter injuries while fiddling with an explosive substance he had picked up outside his village in Bandipora.
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February - 29 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants took out rallies in the Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang districts on February 29 to protest an attack on one of its members, Telegraph reports. NDFB cadres set ablaze nine vehicles, includ
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants took out rallies in the Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang districts on February 29 to protest an attack on one of its members, Telegraph reports. NDFB cadres set ablaze nine vehicles, including a magistrate’s official jeep, at Sikhargaon, under Dotma police station in the Kokrajhar district, for defying a 12-hour strike called by them. A motorcycle was set ablaze at the same place while another group of militants set fire to a van at Tilipara under Gossaigaon police station and torched a bike at Tinali in the same district. Similarly, another vehicle was torched at Labdanguri in the Baksa district.
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February - 29 
On February 29, an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Basudev, surrendered at Banke Bazaar police station in the Gaya district along with one automatic rifle, one regular rifle and large number of cart
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On February 29, an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Basudev, surrendered at Banke Bazaar police station in the Gaya district along with one automatic rifle, one regular rifle and large number of cartridges, reports Prabhat Khabar. Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar Jain stated that Basudev was involved in several incidents of murder and criminal activities in the district.
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February - 29 
On February 29, police during a search operation arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Mehattar Ram, Baisakhuram Daro, Ganguram, Anand Sore and Nirgo Bai alias Hirgobai alias Kavita, from
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On February 29, police during a search operation arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Mehattar Ram, Baisakhuram Daro, Ganguram, Anand Sore and Nirgo Bai alias Hirgobai alias Kavita, from Petargudam forest area under Badgaon police station of Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7.
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February - 29 
On February 29, security forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Saidpora in the Shopian district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SFs launched a cordon-and-search operation in an open orchard area at Sa
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On February 29, security forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Saidpora in the Shopian district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SFs launched a cordon-and-search operation in an open orchard area at Saidpora over specific information that four HM militants were hiding at the house of one Mohammad Shaban Sheikh. In the ensuing encounter, the militants, identified as Sayyar Ahmed Thokar and Riyaz Ahmed Thokar alias Abu Jihad, Sayyar Ahmed Bhat and Mohammad Iqbal, were killed. Additional Superintendent of Police, Abdul Qayoom, said that three AK-47 rifles and a Sniper rifle were recovered from their possession.
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February - 29 
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on February 29 to consider the State government's proposal for long term deployment of two battalions of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Sta
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Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on February 29 to consider the State government's proposal for long term deployment of two battalions of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the State to deal with the left-wing extremism, reports Kalinga Times. Patnaik, who met Patil in New Delhi, also sought the Central Government's assistance in raising an additional five India Reserve Battalions (IRB) in the State. The Home Minister has reportedly agreed to the demand of giving adequate CRPF force and five IR Battalions. Patnaik further asked Patil to provide services of experienced para-military personnel of different categories on deputation basis from Assam Rifles, Indo-Tibetan Border Protection Force, Border security Force (BSF) or CRPF for interim deployment and training of the newly recruited personnel. The Chief Minister urged the Centre to include six more districts namely, Deogarh, Kandhamal, Jajpur, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, and Nayagarh under the Security Related Expenditure Scheme and requested the Centre to increase the scale of allocation of funds to at least INR 20 crore per annum. Patil was also requested to increase allocation under the Police Modernisation Scheme for Orissa from INR 27 crore to INR 60 crore and sanction at least INR 10 crore for the Commissionerate of Police set up for the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The Home Minister agreed to provide necessary support for training of the Police personnel and increase the allocation of funds.
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February - 29 
Police personnel neutralised two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the road at Dagudupalli under Annavaram police station limits in the Visakhapatnam district on February 29-morning, The Hindu reported. The expl
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Police personnel neutralised two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the road at Dagudupalli under Annavaram police station limits in the Visakhapatnam district on February 29-morning, The Hindu reported. The explosives weighed 15 kilograms and five kilograms, and were packed in steel carriages.
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February - 29 
Statesman reports that an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Subhas Mahato, was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chhurimari in the Belpahari block of Midnapore West di
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Statesman reports that an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Subhas Mahato, was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chhurimari in the Belpahari block of Midnapore West district on February 29-evening.
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February - 29 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an activist of the ruling Congress party, identified as G. Prakash, in the outskirts of Baleru village in the Srikakulam district on February 29-night, according to Times of
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an activist of the ruling Congress party, identified as G. Prakash, in the outskirts of Baleru village in the Srikakulam district on February 29-night, according to Times of India. The extremists also left a letter stating that Prakash was killed because he was working as a police informer in the village.
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February - 29 
The People’s March magazine, which is suspected to be the unofficial mouthpiece of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been banned by the Ernakulam district administration in Kerala, according to New Indian Express. The District C
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The People’s March magazine, which is suspected to be the unofficial mouthpiece of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been banned by the Ernakulam district administration in Kerala, according to New Indian Express. The District Collector banned People’s March following a report given by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Thrikkakara) in this regard. The Additional District Magistrate has reportedly also written to the Registrar of Newspapers (India) requesting for an all-India ban on the magazine.
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February - 29 
40 people were killed and more than 75 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the funeral prayers of the slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (Lakki Marwat), Javed Iqbal Khan, in the Mingora city of Swat district on Febru
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40 people were killed and more than 75 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the funeral prayers of the slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (Lakki Marwat), Javed Iqbal Khan, in the Mingora city of Swat district on February 29-evening, The News reported. Among the dead were a son of the deceased police officer, Ghazan Khan, and the Station House Officer of Mingora police station Habib Jamal. Independent sources, however, put the death toll at 50, fearing that the number could rise as majority of the injured were in a critical condition. According to AFP, nearly 1,000 people were attending the funeral. Reuters quoted the number as 500, adding that most of the casualties were policemen. District Police Officer Waqif Khan said the bomber was among the people taking part in the funeral, Dawn reported. Residents of Mingora said that the blast occurred when the funeral concluded and the people had started to disperse. "A huge and deafening explosion rocked the school building when a police party had begun presenting guard of honour to the deceased," said Haji Dost Mohammad. Deputy Superintendent of Police Javed Iqbal, who died in a bomb blast along with three other policemen in the troubled southern Lakki Marwat district on February 29-morning, belonged to Makan Bagh in Mingora city.
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February - 29 
According to Dawn, a military convoy escaped a bomb blast while two shops were destroyed in another attack in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 29. In the first incident, high powered explosives went off in the
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According to Dawn, a military convoy escaped a bomb blast while two shops were destroyed in another attack in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on February 29. In the first incident, high powered explosives went off in the limits of Matni police station which blew up a general store and a computer shop. The second explosive went off near the Sepan police check post at PAF Road. According to an official, it was a remote controlled bomb that exploded after a military convoy passed through the area.
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February - 29 
An indefinite curfew was clamped across the Swat district in the backdrop of the suicide attack. While no group has claimed responsibility for the blast, authorities suspect local militants are responsible, according to Daily Times.
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An indefinite curfew was clamped across the Swat district in the backdrop of the suicide attack. While no group has claimed responsibility for the blast, authorities suspect local militants are responsible, according to Daily Times.
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February - 29 
Suspected militants are reported to have triggered a bomb blast in an open ground at Killi Khezi in the suburb of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan, on February 29-evening. However, no loss of life or property was reported, according to The News.
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Suspected militants are reported to have triggered a bomb blast in an open ground at Killi Khezi in the suburb of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan, on February 29-evening. However, no loss of life or property was reported, according to The News.
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February - 29 
The banned Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) reportedly drew several hundred supporters near its headquarters in Karachi as it denounced the blasphemous caricatures of the holy Prophet published in some Danish newspapers, and declared jihad a
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The banned Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) reportedly drew several hundred supporters near its headquarters in Karachi as it denounced the blasphemous caricatures of the holy Prophet published in some Danish newspapers, and declared jihad against Denmark and the West if they continued to insult Islam, Daily Times reported. It was the fist major public rally by the SSP since it was banned in 2001. The SSP’s protest took place after Friday prayers at the SSP headquarters at Masjid-e-Siddique Akbar in the Nagan Chowrangi area. Maulana Abdul Ghaffur Nadeem, the SSP central leader who has been to jail on sectarian charges, led the rally and said Denmark, Germany and other western countries should desist from insulting Islam otherwise a jihad would be waged against them. "We shall wreak havoc upon western countries with the power of jihad," he told a 2,000-strong crowd, which included seminary students, religio-political party workers, and members of banned organisations. Maulana Aurangzeb Farooqui, the party’s Sindh leader, said Denmark was continuously publishing insulting caricatures that forced Muslims to think about waging jihad against it. "No one can save Denmark if the Muslim world is ready for jihad," he said, amid religious slogans from the crowd. According to Islam, said Ilyas Zubair, the SSP Karachi unit president, those who insult the holy Prophet should be punished by death.
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February - 29 
The district government of Bannu in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has dismissed 35 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel from service for laying down their weapons and refusing to fight the Taliban, The Post reported. According to detail
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The district government of Bannu in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has dismissed 35 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel from service for laying down their weapons and refusing to fight the Taliban, The Post reported. According to details, the Taliban had attacked an FC check-post sometime in 2007, snatched ammunition from the FC soldiers and subsequently abducted them. Later, the FC personnel were released reportedly after successful negotiations mediated by a jirga (council). However, the federal government directed authorities to take stern action against the FC personnel. During investigations, it came to light that Taliban militants had abducted the FC personnel without any resistance. The authorities directed to dismiss the FC personnel who surrendered to the Taliban.
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February - 29 
The National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) is reported to have warned of suicide attacks on important politicians and officials of security agencies, according to The News. A memo issued by the NCMC to four provincial governments and the Azad Kashmir
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The National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) is reported to have warned of suicide attacks on important politicians and officials of security agencies, according to The News. A memo issued by the NCMC to four provincial governments and the Azad Kashmir government, stated that several suicide attackers have entered the country from tribal areas to target Asif Ali Zardari, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Shaikh Rashid Ahmad and other important politicians and officials of security agencies.
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February - 29 
The Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed the police to make fool proof security arrangements as three to five suicide bombers have entered the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, The Post reported. Sources in the interior minist
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The Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed the police to make fool proof security arrangements as three to five suicide bombers have entered the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, The Post reported. Sources in the interior ministry said that the ministry had cautioned the Punjab government about the entrance of suicide bombers who may target the intelligence agencies' installations and political figures.
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February - 29 
The security forces on February 29 arrested five more suspected militants from different localities of the Charsadda district while they also released 20 suspects due to lack of evidence. According to police sources, seven militants laid their arms a
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The security forces on February 29 arrested five more suspected militants from different localities of the Charsadda district while they also released 20 suspects due to lack of evidence. According to police sources, seven militants laid their arms and surrendered before the district authorities in the Kabal sub-division. So far 185 militants have surrendered to the authorities in the district while over 100 have been set free due to lack of evidence.
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February - 29 
Army personnel recovered firearms and ammunition from Pumangpara under Dighinala sub-district of Khagrachhari district. The recovery included one Rifle, one, pipe gun, two magazines and 10 bullets. During another search operation, troops from Guimara
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Army personnel recovered firearms and ammunition from Pumangpara under Dighinala sub-district of Khagrachhari district. The recovery included one Rifle, one, pipe gun, two magazines and 10 bullets. During another search operation, troops from Guimara recovered a gun from Barapilak under Guimara police station in the same district.
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February - 29 
In an attack, the troops neutralized eight more newly-erected LTTE bunkers in the same area and killed five militants.
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In an attack, the troops neutralized eight more newly-erected LTTE bunkers in the same area and killed five militants.
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February - 29 
On February 29, the troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker line at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed eight bunkers killing five militants.
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On February 29, the troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker line at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed eight bunkers killing five militants.
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February - 29 
One LTTE suicide jacket, six claymore mines, four hand grenades and one suicide belt were recovered by the police from Modera area of Colombo district couple of hours before the blast which occurred in that area on February 29, injuring seven persons
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One LTTE suicide jacket, six claymore mines, four hand grenades and one suicide belt were recovered by the police from Modera area of Colombo district couple of hours before the blast which occurred in that area on February 29, injuring seven persons.
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February - 29 
One of the police man injured in the LTTE suicide blast at Modera in the Colombo district on February 29 reportedly succumbed to his injuries later the same day.
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One of the police man injured in the LTTE suicide blast at Modera in the Colombo district on February 29 reportedly succumbed to his injuries later the same day.
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February - 29 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes that erupted in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes that erupted in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 29 
Seven persons, including three police officers, were wounded when a suicide bomber triggered a bomb blast on February 29-morning when police knocked on a house door during an operation targeting LTTE militants in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, Associat
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Seven persons, including three police officers, were wounded when a suicide bomber triggered a bomb blast on February 29-morning when police knocked on a house door during an operation targeting LTTE militants in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, Associated Press reported. Police officers were searching an area in the northern part of Colombo for LTTE militants suspected of infiltrating the capital and had just knocked on a door of a house when the blast was triggered inside, military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said. The blast killed the bomber and wounded seven persons, he stated.
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February - 29 
The LTTE suspect who was responsible for a spate of criminal activities and transformer explosions in the Mundalama and surrounding areas in the recent past was arrested by the police from the Narakkuliya area of Puttalam district.
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The LTTE suspect who was responsible for a spate of criminal activities and transformer explosions in the Mundalama and surrounding areas in the recent past was arrested by the police from the Narakkuliya area of Puttalam district.
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February - 29 
The troops attacked an LTTE point closer to Madhu junction and killed at least one militant on February 29. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon.
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The troops attacked an LTTE point closer to Madhu junction and killed at least one militant on February 29. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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