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February - 1 
A powerful bomb exploded on February 1 at Singjamei Ema Keithel in Imphal East District. No report of casualty was obtained till the filing of this report
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A powerful bomb exploded on February 1 at Singjamei Ema Keithel in Imphal East District. No report of casualty was obtained till the filing of this report
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February - 1 
SFs neutralised a Maoist training camp and four bunkers at different places in the Saniya forest in Latehar District and recovered a huge cache of explosives, Maoist literature, uniform, slings, detonators, ready-to-eat-food and food grain from the
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SFs neutralised a Maoist training camp and four bunkers at different places in the Saniya forest in Latehar District and recovered a huge cache of explosives, Maoist literature, uniform, slings, detonators, ready-to-eat-food and food grain from the training camp and bunkers. The recoveries include 12 Chinese grenades and 36 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), 100 kilograms of gun powder kept in two bags, a couple of country-made pistols and equal number of rifles. Around 1,400-metre wire, a detonating cord generally used in mining, electric wire and detonators were also recovered during the operation. Confirming the recovery, IG Mallik said the SFs had been combing in the area for the past few days to ensure the release of Suresh Ram, the abducted bodyguard of Garhwa District Council chairperson Sushma Mehta. The Maoists had abducted Mehta along with Ram and her two associates on January 21. Three days later Mehta and her two associates were released. "The amount of ready-to-eat-food and food grain seized from the training camp and bunkers show that at least 50 rebels used to stay there," said a source.
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February - 1 
A 35-year-old man from Kannvaram under Mampa Police Station in Koyyru mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District was found killed on February 1, reports The Hindu. A letter left at the spot reportedly by some Communist Party of India-Ma
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A 35-year-old man from Kannvaram under Mampa Police Station in Koyyru mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District was found killed on February 1, reports The Hindu. A letter left at the spot reportedly by some Communist Party of India-Maoist( CPI-Maoist) cadres said he was killed for being a ‘police informer', but the Police were looking at other angles. Seendri Bathro alias Badri was found dead with his neck strangulated. Circle Inspector of Koyyuru , Rama Rao said that Badri was not a Police informer and he had gone to Guntur District some time ago to work in a factory and visited his family in his village during Sankranti. In the past, Badri was beaten up by Maoists for trying to “dominate” others. He had differences with his cousin, Seendri China Ranga Rao, alias Sarat, a member of the Maoist party.
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February - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ramamurty Kishtya Boing (38), suspected to be involved in an encounter with Police in Gadchiroli District was arrested from his hideout in Sironcha town of the District on February 1
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ramamurty Kishtya Boing (38), suspected to be involved in an encounter with Police in Gadchiroli District was arrested from his hideout in Sironcha town of the District on February 1. Boing was allegedly engaged in the skirmish with Police on January 12 in Bezarpalli area in which one Maoist was killed. Some Maoist literature was also recovered from his possession, the Police said.
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A plea for extradition of ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia was made by India to Bangladesh during a meeting between officers of the foreign ministries of the two countries in Dhaka recently.
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A plea for extradition of ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia was made by India to Bangladesh during a meeting between officers of the foreign ministries of the two countries in Dhaka recently.
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February - 1 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah confirmed his group’s links with Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Shillong Times. Paresh Baruah said, “The Indian colonial govern
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah confirmed his group’s links with Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Shillong Times. Paresh Baruah said, “The Indian colonial government is also viewed as an enemy by the Maoists. Our enemy is also the same and so there is an understanding with them. Our relation with them [CPI-Maoist] is not new and several of their top leaders had attended ULFA’s Raising Day celebrations in Bhutan in 1996. Subsequently, there have been meetings with them and we have given logistical and moral support to them.” He further stated, “The understanding that has been forged will continue into the future as well. The same approach towards the Maoists has been adopted by other revolutionary groups of the Northeast based in Eastern Nagaland.” However, Baruah added, “We have a definite strategy and we do not think Maoism will be able to strike deep roots in Assam.” Hindustan Times further adds that Paresh Baruah admitted to the blunders committed by his men in the past. He said, “There will be no bombings in Assam and elsewhere where indigenous communities reside. We do admit the ULFA has blundered earlier on a couple of occasions. And these have happened mainly as a result of the lack of foresight and planning by commanders." Paresh Baruah further said, "We feel extremely resentful for actions that have led to death and injury to innocent people
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Following a request from Indian Government, Nepal Government has started attaching the property of Niranjan Hojai, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel (DHD-J) [A group based on Assam], in the country, reports The Assam Tribune. The Go
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Following a request from Indian Government, Nepal Government has started attaching the property of Niranjan Hojai, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel (DHD-J) [A group based on Assam], in the country, reports The Assam Tribune. The Government of Nepal has already attached his Kathmandu house and properties and has seized his vehicles.
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division, Major General Bipin Rawat, on February 1 said that militants are desperate to infiltrate into Kashmir but the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) is vigilant to thwart their designs, reports Daily Ex
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division, Major General Bipin Rawat, on February 1 said that militants are desperate to infiltrate into Kashmir but the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) is vigilant to thwart their designs, reports Daily Excelsior. While addressing a gathering at Nambla in Haji Peer sector of Uri, the GOC said that the success of countering infiltration depends upon the cooperation from the civilian population of the Uri, which was living near the LoC. In order to win the support of the local population, the Army is organizing a recruitment rally in Uri to absorb local youth in Army.
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Hindustan Times reports that Haroon Rashid Naik (33), a Mumbra (a Mumbai suburb) resident, was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the 13/7 triple blasts case on February 1. He is the fourth man to be arrested in the case for facilitating t
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Hindustan Times reports that Haroon Rashid Naik (33), a Mumbra (a Mumbai suburb) resident, was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the 13/7 triple blasts case on February 1. He is the fourth man to be arrested in the case for facilitating the hawala racket from where Mumbai blasts were funded. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) suspects the use of fake currency in the blasts and have taken Naik into custody because of his earlier arrest in a fake currency case on August 22, 2011. Haroon Rashid Naik underwent training with Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Yasin Bhatkal in Pakistan. The duo underwent training in explosives and weapons there. In Feb-March 2011, Naik sent INR 1 million through Hawala from Middle East to co-accused Kanwar Nain Wazeer Chand Patrija (also arrested in the case) to be handed over to Bhatkal. Asian Age reports that the role of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is getting clearer day by day as Bhatkal is said to have been funded by Karachi-based operatives of ISI. The money was handed over to Bhatkal, the founder of Indian Mujahideen who currently operates out of Karachi. Bhatkal in turn sent the money through the hawala network to an accomplice in Middle East who then sent the money to India who is suspected to be Kanwar Pathrija
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Meanwhile, a hand grenade was recovered in front of a cement store located at Uripok near Flyover in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. In a similar incident, another hand grenade was recovered in front of Omega printing press near Fri
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Meanwhile, a hand grenade was recovered in front of a cement store located at Uripok near Flyover in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. In a similar incident, another hand grenade was recovered in front of Omega printing press near Friends Talkies. In another incident, a hand grenade was found at a drainage located near the house of one Indian national Congress (INC) worker Yengkhom Joykumar (55) of Kakching Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District.
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One more accused in the Bangalore serial blasts has been taken into custody. Saleem (30) is a close associate of Tadiyandavide Nasir and stayed in Kannur, Kerala. Nasir is the prime accused in the nine blasts that killed a woman and injured many in J
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One more accused in the Bangalore serial blasts has been taken into custody. Saleem (30) is a close associate of Tadiyandavide Nasir and stayed in Kannur, Kerala. Nasir is the prime accused in the nine blasts that killed a woman and injured many in July 2008. He is also the South Indian commander of the Indian Mujahideen
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of explosives from Lumding bound Barak Valley Express train at Lower Halflong in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered 200 gelatin sticks and equal number of detonators during the process.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of explosives from Lumding bound Barak Valley Express train at Lower Halflong in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered 200 gelatin sticks and equal number of detonators during the process.
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February - 1 
Sessions Judge Poonch Kishore Kumar on February 1 awarded life term to a man and his son for hiding a militant in his house who had shot dead a civilian and one Security Force personnel during searches in Mendhar area of Poonch District in Jammu and
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Sessions Judge Poonch Kishore Kumar on February 1 awarded life term to a man and his son for hiding a militant in his house who had shot dead a civilian and one Security Force personnel during searches in Mendhar area of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The judge awarded life imprisonment to Mohd Rafiq (Govt teacher) and his son Rayees Hayat, residents of village Keneti Banola in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit). The judge observed that the accused persons beyond any doubt had hidden the militant at their house and during searches huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the almirah. It indicated that he used to help terrorists. The accused persons were convicted for the commission of offence under Section 302 RPC read with Sections 120-B and 307 RPC and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and fine of 25,000 and 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the commission of offence under Section 307 RPC.
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February - 1 
SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Chongtham Ingochouba Meitei alias Ngamba, from Wangkhei Thambalkhong near junior high school in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol with three live rounds was
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SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Chongtham Ingochouba Meitei alias Ngamba, from Wangkhei Thambalkhong near junior high school in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol with three live rounds was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined the organization in 2008 through Bocha and was involved in extortion and transportation of arms and ammunition.
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February - 1 
SFs arrested a top militant belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘Captain’ Surajit Singh alias Pradip Singh, from Hojai in Nagaon District, reports The Sentinel. A laptop, some hard disks and documents were recovered fr
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SFs arrested a top militant belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘Captain’ Surajit Singh alias Pradip Singh, from Hojai in Nagaon District, reports The Sentinel. A laptop, some hard disks and documents were recovered from him.
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February - 1 
SFs arrested one Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Ajit Phangso alias Babu, and a KPLT linkman, identified as Lakhim Rengma, from Balipather locality of Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. SFs recovered fe
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SFs arrested one Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Ajit Phangso alias Babu, and a KPLT linkman, identified as Lakhim Rengma, from Balipather locality of Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. SFs recovered few letterheads of KPLT, extortion note and INR 15,000 from them.
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Talking to media persons, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said on February 1 that the demand for Garo land cannot come from a bunch of people under the banner of GNLA. “We will examine the matter when the whole community demands for a separate Garoland,”
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Talking to media persons, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said on February 1 that the demand for Garo land cannot come from a bunch of people under the banner of GNLA. “We will examine the matter when the whole community demands for a separate Garoland,” Sangma added.
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February - 1 
the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) which is on a tripartite ceasefire agreement with the Government of India and the Government of Meghalaya is heading for a split. Sources said that Mukost Marak will take over as the ‘commander in chief’ of
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the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) which is on a tripartite ceasefire agreement with the Government of India and the Government of Meghalaya is heading for a split. Sources said that Mukost Marak will take over as the ‘commander in chief’ of the new faction while Rimpu Barnard N Marak will be its new ‘chairman’ and Dilseng the ‘general secretary’. It is learnt that Barnard Marak was collecting arms as Dilash Marak, the ‘Chairman’ of the ANVC has stopped supplying them with arms. The split comes as a result of the dissatisfaction in a section of cadres at the lukewarm response of the Government of India to the ANVC demand for a Garoland Autonomous Council along the lines of the Bodoland Autonomous Council which in many ways is a State within a State.
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February - 1 
The plans of Maoists to form a dalam (squad) in forests of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) seem to have failed due to lack of people's support and patches of villages in the jungles around the area, according to Police sources. Strong evidence of
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The plans of Maoists to form a dalam (squad) in forests of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) seem to have failed due to lack of people's support and patches of villages in the jungles around the area, according to Police sources. Strong evidence of Maoist' plans to constitute a dalam for villages in and around TATR to regain their lost foothold in Chandrapur had surfaced after the arrest of state committee member of CPI-Maoist Bhimrao alias Bhanu alias Bhaskar Bhowate by Gondia Police in December 2010. He had admitted that a survey was carried out in TATR and surrounding villages with the intention of forming a dalam.
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February - 1 
The Police recovered a small cache of arms and ammunition along with electronic equipments, which on assembling could help make explosive devices, in two separate raids in villages Talodhi-Balapur and Bolegaon on February 1, reports The Times of Indi
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The Police recovered a small cache of arms and ammunition along with electronic equipments, which on assembling could help make explosive devices, in two separate raids in villages Talodhi-Balapur and Bolegaon on February 1, reports The Times of India. The first raid was carried out at the residence of one Mithun Surpam in Talodhi-Balapur village on the basis of information given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Maruti Kurwatkar (31), who was arrested on January 28. The recoveries included a small laptop, a USB pen drive, a computer hard disc, electronic fuses, transistor divot, rechargeable batteries, two magnetic compass, Maoist’ literature along with a book detailing how to handle the explosives. In the second raid, the Police recovered two loaded 9mm pistols from the house of one Prakash Sayam at Bolegaon.
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February - 1 
The Times of India reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Police on February 1 at Ghagra village in Balaghat District. Acting on a tip off that a meeting of Maoists of Davar
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The Times of India reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Police on February 1 at Ghagra village in Balaghat District. Acting on a tip off that a meeting of Maoists of Davari Dalam (squad) of Gadchiroli District, was taking place at Lodhiwara village, close to Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra border, the Hawk Force personnel rushed to Ghagra village - a transit route to Chhattisgarh and waited the whole night in the thick of the forest to ambush Maoist dalam, Balaghat Inspector General of Police UR Netam said. However, the Maoists got wind of the ambush plan of the Police as a trained country dog accompanying the Maoists barked at the hiding Police. Alerted, the Maoists escaped to Chhattisgarh even as they kept firing at the Police.
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February - 1 
Three Policemen, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, were killed and five others got injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast near an under-construction diversion on National Highway-99 close to Ba
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Three Policemen, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, were killed and five others got injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast near an under-construction diversion on National Highway-99 close to Balumath Police Station in Latehar District around 6pm on February 1, reports The Times of India. The Policemen were going in two jeeps from Chandwa to Balumath, around 75 kilometres from Ranchi. Since it was dark and the Maoists continued to fire at regular intervals it was difficult for the Security Forces (SFs) to launch a rescue operation. The condition of one of the injured is said to be serious.
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February - 1 
To counter the increasing threat of terrorist and anti-state activities the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved several proposals for paramilitary forces, ranging from setting up a ‘detective training school’ to procuring huge numbers o
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To counter the increasing threat of terrorist and anti-state activities the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved several proposals for paramilitary forces, ranging from setting up a ‘detective training school’ to procuring huge numbers of high-tech ‘radio sets’, reports Times of India. A school to train spies – Central Detective Training School (CDTS) – will be set up in Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D). Besides officials of central armed police forces (CAPF) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), police personnel from states and Union Territories will also get training in the school which is likely to start functioning next year. The MHA also plans to buy and wet-lease helicopters for internal security duties
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February - 1 
United Achik Peace Forum (UAPF), an umbrella body of several civil society organisations including the Church, on February 1 asked the Meghalaya Government to give them the mandate to initiate peace talks with the GNLA before the situation goes out o
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United Achik Peace Forum (UAPF), an umbrella body of several civil society organisations including the Church, on February 1 asked the Meghalaya Government to give them the mandate to initiate peace talks with the GNLA before the situation goes out of hand. The forum, which was formed in 2011 to play a constructive role to end the bloodshed in Garo hills, had met Mukul Sangma expressing its desire to play a constructive role in ensuring lasting peace.
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February - 1 
A senior professor, Shaharyar, of King Edward Medical University in Lahore District on February 1 received threats after he asked a student not to wear the 'hijab' (headscarf) in his classes, reported Indian Express. Shaharyar, the head of the Oncol
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A senior professor, Shaharyar, of King Edward Medical University in Lahore District on February 1 received threats after he asked a student not to wear the 'hijab' (headscarf) in his classes, reported Indian Express. Shaharyar, the head of the Oncology Department had asked a girl attending a fourth-year MBBS class not to wear the hijab. "It's better if you wear the hijab outside the classroom," Shaharyar had said while delivering a lecture a few days ago. Following his remarks, students affiliated to the Islami Jama’at Tulba (IJT), the student wing of the Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) boycotted Shaharyar's classes and protested against him. The IJT activists demanded that the Vice-Chancellor should take action against Shaharyar or else they would not allow him to enter the campus. Shaharyar said, "I have received threatening messages on my cell phone. I have done nothing wrong as I had just told the girl student that the hijab was unnecessary in class." Though Shaharyar apologized to the student concerned following pressure from extremist elements, the members of the IJT have not withdrawn their demand for "anti-Islam" elements to be thrown out of the campus
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February - 1 
At least 15 personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and 12 others were injured when militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked four FC check posts near Margat coalmines in Mach area of Bolan District on February 1, rep
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At least 15 personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and 12 others were injured when militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked four FC check posts near Margat coalmines in Mach area of Bolan District on February 1, reported Daily Times. A BLA spokesperson, who introduced himself as Mirak Baloch, while talking to the local media, said that his organisation had carried out the attack. He claimed that over 30 Security Force personnel had died in the ambush. “It is a reaction to the January 31, 2012 killings of granddaughter and great-grand-daughter of Nawab Akbar Bugti in Karachi,” he said from an unspecified location
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February - 1 
A couple of Ministers from Southern Punjab during the Cabinet Meeting on February 1 raised the issue of former leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Malik Ishaq’s free movement in Punjab and said that it appeared that Ishaq got patronage from the Provi
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A couple of Ministers from Southern Punjab during the Cabinet Meeting on February 1 raised the issue of former leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Malik Ishaq’s free movement in Punjab and said that it appeared that Ishaq got patronage from the Provincial Government, reported Dawn. Malik Ishaq had attended a rally organised by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council in Multan District on January 30, 2011.
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February - 1 
A Hindu trader, identified as Vijay Kumar, was abducted from Bazaar area of Mastung District, reported Daily Times. According to Police, Kumar was on his way home when a group of armed assailants intercepted him and abducted him at gunpoint. No one h
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A Hindu trader, identified as Vijay Kumar, was abducted from Bazaar area of Mastung District, reported Daily Times. According to Police, Kumar was on his way home when a group of armed assailants intercepted him and abducted him at gunpoint. No one had claimed responsibility for abduction
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February - 1 
A man, identified as Tahir Hussain (25), was shot dead near People’s Football Ground, Mauripur Road within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Karachi on February 1, reported Daily Times. The victim hailed from Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pr
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A man, identified as Tahir Hussain (25), was shot dead near People’s Football Ground, Mauripur Road within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Karachi on February 1, reported Daily Times. The victim hailed from Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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February - 1 
A private security guard and a suspected militant were wounded in a clash that took place outside the Madinatul-Ilm-Imambargah in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area in an attempt to foil a sectarian attack at the Imambargah. Police said that the suspect identified
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A private security guard and a suspected militant were wounded in a clash that took place outside the Madinatul-Ilm-Imambargah in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area in an attempt to foil a sectarian attack at the Imambargah. Police said that the suspect identified as Noor-ul-Hassan, hailing from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) was shot by a Policeman while trying to flee from the scene. On the other hand, security guard Jaffar Ali (45), suffered two gunshot wounds.
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February - 1 
Army fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) before dawn on February 1, killing at least 20 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Express Tribune. “A
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Army fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) before dawn on February 1, killing at least 20 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Express Tribune. “At least 20 Taliban militants were killed in the bombing,” a military official in Peshawar said. Local intelligence officials confirmed the air strikes. The jets targeted at least four hideouts. The hideouts belonged to TTP ‘commanders’ Mulla Toofan and Maulvi Moinuddin, a security official said. Commander Maulvi Moinuddin and six foreigners were among the dead, adds Dawn.
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February - 1 
Central Investigation Agency (CIA) Director David Petraeus said that Pakistan is not putting enough pressure on the Afghan Taliban to make them seek a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. “Obviously, there’s been insufficient pressure on the Haqqani
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Central Investigation Agency (CIA) Director David Petraeus said that Pakistan is not putting enough pressure on the Afghan Taliban to make them seek a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. “Obviously, there’s been insufficient pressure on the Haqqani Network, on some of the other elements — again, the allies of al Qaeda such as the Commander Nazir group, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and then some others. And then needless to say, the Afghan Taliban has not been pressured sufficiently in the sanctuaries that it enjoys in Balochistan and in other areas as well,” David Petraeus told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “The Taliban’s senior leaders continued to enjoy safe haven in Pakistan,” said Director of National Intelligence General James Clapper. The US-led “International Security Assistance Force and the support of Afghanistan’s neighbours, notably and particularly Pakistan, will remain essential to sustain the gains that have been achieved”.
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February - 1 
Elsewhere, unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline on Link Badini Road in the jurisdiction of Satellite Town Police Station in Quetta, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported.
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Elsewhere, unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline on Link Badini Road in the jurisdiction of Satellite Town Police Station in Quetta, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 1 
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan had no hidden agenda in Afghanistan and would back a peace process with Afghan Taliban as long as it was driven by Afghans and not other figures on the international stage. Khar also dismissed a l
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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan had no hidden agenda in Afghanistan and would back a peace process with Afghan Taliban as long as it was driven by Afghans and not other figures on the international stage. Khar also dismissed a leaked US military report claiming Pakistan supported Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan, saying it can be “disregarded”. “We can disregard this as a potentially strategic leak. This is old wine in an even older bottle,” she told reporters during an official visit to Kabul. Khar, whose visit was the first high-level meeting in months between officials from both countries, added that the neighbours should stop blaming each other for strained cross-border ties. “We must start engaging in the end of blame games,” she said. Khar visited Kabul to mend relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan that broke down last year when a former Afghan president who was trying to broker peace was assassinated
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February - 1 
In another incident, one person, identified as Wazir Muhammad, was killed and eight others including four women were injured in a hand grenade attack in Killi Dur Muhammad area of Sibi District, reports Daily Times. According to Sibi Deputy Superinte
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In another incident, one person, identified as Wazir Muhammad, was killed and eight others including four women were injured in a hand grenade attack in Killi Dur Muhammad area of Sibi District, reports Daily Times. According to Sibi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Muhammad Qasim, unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a house, killing one person and wounding eight others. The injured were identified as Samina, Bari Khan, Gulam Qadir, Munir, Asma, Muskan, Sanobar and Sonia
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February - 1 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that the permission for the rallies held in Lahore and Multan by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council recently had been granted by the District Coordination Officers (DCOs) concerned. Since the DCOs fell under the administr
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that the permission for the rallies held in Lahore and Multan by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council recently had been granted by the District Coordination Officers (DCOs) concerned. Since the DCOs fell under the administrative control of the Chief Minister, the Federal Government at best could seek an explanation from the Punjab Government, he added. The cabinet decided to formally take up the issue with the Provincial Government, ensuring that the Difa-e-Pakistan Council should stay away from individuals like Malik Ishaq in future.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, a jirga (tribal council) of Safi Masood tribe in Mohmand Agency decided that tribesmen would not accept any pressure to form peace committees. The jirga, attended by about 300 tribesmen, was addressed by Haji Gul Nabi, Hussain Ahmad, Saeed
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Meanwhile, a jirga (tribal council) of Safi Masood tribe in Mohmand Agency decided that tribesmen would not accept any pressure to form peace committees. The jirga, attended by about 300 tribesmen, was addressed by Haji Gul Nabi, Hussain Ahmad, Saeed Khan, Malak Mohammad Jan, Jangrez Khan and others. “We are not ready to form peace committees in our areas forcefully,” they said. They also lashed out at political administration for raiding their houses and arresting innocent people. The speakers said that administration called sniffer dogs to trace culprits in their area. “It is against our tribal system and also insult of our houses,” they told the jirga.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, unidentified militants abdcuted six elders of Bittani tribe from Omarkhel area of Tank District. Sources said that the six elders were travelling in a car when militants intercepted them at Omarkhel village and whisked them away along with
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Meanwhile, unidentified militants abdcuted six elders of Bittani tribe from Omarkhel area of Tank District. Sources said that the six elders were travelling in a car when militants intercepted them at Omarkhel village and whisked them away along with their vehicle. All the six elders including Malak Payo Gul, Malak Multan, Seri Khan, Ghazanmir, Haji Sarwar Khan and Khwaja Mir belong to Nematkhel clan of Bittani tribe.
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February - 1 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on February 1 said that peace in Afghanistan was critical for the peace and security in Pakistan, and said that it does not want any political settlement in Afghanistan that would destabilise Pakistan, reports The Ex
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on February 1 said that peace in Afghanistan was critical for the peace and security in Pakistan, and said that it does not want any political settlement in Afghanistan that would destabilise Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to Afghan Senate delegation, Gilani reiterated that Pakistan would continue to support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process that would not cause instability in Pakistan. The Prime Minister said that both Afghanistan and Pakistan are victims of terrorism and they should get united to fight against the common enemy.
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February - 1 
Separately, a prominent member of Sunni Supreme Council and secretary general of a welfare organisation, Khalid, was killed by unidentified militants on the bypass road in Hangu District, reports Dawn. Tension again mounted in Hangu following the mur
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Separately, a prominent member of Sunni Supreme Council and secretary general of a welfare organisation, Khalid, was killed by unidentified militants on the bypass road in Hangu District, reports Dawn. Tension again mounted in Hangu following the murder of member of Khalid.
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February - 1 
Separately, the beheaded body of a missing bread baker, identified as Waris Khan, was found in Khowgakhel area of Khyber Agency. Waris Khan was abdcuted by unidentified militants on January 31 evening when he was returning home from a nearby mosque a
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Separately, the beheaded body of a missing bread baker, identified as Waris Khan, was found in Khowgakhel area of Khyber Agency. Waris Khan was abdcuted by unidentified militants on January 31 evening when he was returning home from a nearby mosque after offering Maghrib prayers. A chit found with his body said that he was executed on charges of spying against TTP.
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February - 1 
Special Branch official said that the decision was taken anticipating that Ishaq’s entry to the District may cause disruption of peace and sectarian tensions. He said District Police Officer (DPO) Rao Munir Zia had sent a letter on January 31 to Dist
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Special Branch official said that the decision was taken anticipating that Ishaq’s entry to the District may cause disruption of peace and sectarian tensions. He said District Police Officer (DPO) Rao Munir Zia had sent a letter on January 31 to District Coordination Officer (DCO) Tahir Khursheed suggesting the ban. Both departments, he said, agreed on the proposal and the DCO issued the orders under Section-5 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance 1960. Under the MPO, the Home Department can detain a person for up to three months if they suspect that the person could create a law and order situation.
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February - 1 
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on February 4 released the photographs of three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) and claimed that its men seized the security personnel on February 1 during clashes Margat coalmines in Mach area of Bolan District whic
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on February 4 released the photographs of three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) and claimed that its men seized the security personnel on February 1 during clashes Margat coalmines in Mach area of Bolan District which claimed the lives of 35 soldiers. Frontier Corps officials confirmed that three of their personnel were abdcuted after the clash. Meerak Baloch, the BLA spokesman, sent newspaper offices three photographs showing handcuffed FC personnel along with their weapons, ammunition and communication gadgets. He called the journalists and claimed that the three personnel were captured after the BLA attack on four FC checkposts. He claimed that 35 FC personnel were killed and scores of others injured in the fighting. However, the official sources claimed that 15 FC personnel were killed and 12 others were injured
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February - 1 
The Muzaffargarh District administration on February 1 issued a notice to the District Police banning entry of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) leader Malik Ishaq into the Muzaffargarh District for three months after he was released from Kot Lakhpat jail in L
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The Muzaffargarh District administration on February 1 issued a notice to the District Police banning entry of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) leader Malik Ishaq into the Muzaffargarh District for three months after he was released from Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore District on January 21, 2011, reported Express Tribune. Ishaq, accused in 44 cases involving 70 killings, has been acquitted in 34 cases and granted bail in another 10. He was released after a Lahore High Court review board denied an extension to his detention under Maintenance of Public Order Law.
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February - 1 
The United States (US) on February 1 said it has "long standing concerns" over Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) links with the Afghan Taliban and wants Pakistan to "cut-off" those ties, hours after a NATO report blew the lid off the ISI's "manipul
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The United States (US) on February 1 said it has "long standing concerns" over Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) links with the Afghan Taliban and wants Pakistan to "cut-off" those ties, hours after a NATO report blew the lid off the ISI's "manipulation" of Afghan Taliban's senior leadership, reports Times of India. Pentagon spokesperson Captain John Kirby told reporters during an off-camera briefing that the facts laid bare by the damning report were "not a new notion" and these concerns have been raised earlier as well. "This is not a new notion, we made those concerns clear and the Secretary has been very clear about the ongoing problem of safe havens inside Pakistan for these groups," Kirby said referring to a new NATO report on Taliban which says that the ISI continues to help the extremist group, which wants to come back to power in Afghanistan. "We have made it clear already that Pakistan needs to act against safe heavens. We would like ties between some elements of ISI and Taliban to be cut-off," he said
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February - 1 
Three Policemen were killed when their patrol vehicle was ambushed by unidentified militants near Buland Khel Mod in Shahbaz Khel area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports The News. Militants threw hand grenades first
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Three Policemen were killed when their patrol vehicle was ambushed by unidentified militants near Buland Khel Mod in Shahbaz Khel area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports The News. Militants threw hand grenades first and then opened fire on Police mobile van which was on routine patrol.
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February - 1 
Samyukta Madheshi Mukti Morcha (SMMM) detonated a bomb at KP Store belonging to Kul Prasad Kandel (35) at Radha Krishna Chowk of Gulariya Municipality-8 in Badiya District on February 1, reports Inseconline.org. The explosion caused minor damage to t
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Samyukta Madheshi Mukti Morcha (SMMM) detonated a bomb at KP Store belonging to Kul Prasad Kandel (35) at Radha Krishna Chowk of Gulariya Municipality-8 in Badiya District on February 1, reports Inseconline.org. The explosion caused minor damage to the counter and property worth NPR 35,000 was damaged in the blast, proprietor Kandel said, adding that no human casualty occurred as the bomb went off during night
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February - 1 
The Head of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM), an ally of Sri Lanka's governing United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera says that the Government should not hold discussions on finding a political solution with the major
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The Head of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM), an ally of Sri Lanka's governing United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera says that the Government should not hold discussions on finding a political solution with the major Tamil political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) reports Colombo page. He blamed TNA for representing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideology of separatism and pushing for Tamil Eelam. He also demanded for the legal action against TNA as well as immediate action against the comments made by some of the government ministers who have defecting from the main opposition United National Party (UNP).
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February - 2 
Unidentified militants opened fire at a wine shop injuring the manager of the store, identified as Sankar Ballav Sharma, at KP Chariali in Sivasagar town on February 2.
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Unidentified militants opened fire at a wine shop injuring the manager of the store, identified as Sankar Ballav Sharma, at KP Chariali in Sivasagar town on February 2.
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February - 2 
A Delhi court on February 2 asked the city Police to file a synopsis of its argument on framing of charges against top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy, to speed up legal proceedings, reports Zee News. The top Maoist f
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A Delhi court on February 2 asked the city Police to file a synopsis of its argument on framing of charges against top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy, to speed up legal proceedings, reports Zee News. The top Maoist functionary was charge sheeted by the Delhi Police under various stringent charges of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, besides those of cheating, forgery and impersonation under the Indian Penal Code.
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February - 2 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing three kilograms was recovered at Pishum Ningombam Leirak junction under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on February 2. Later, Police safely diffused the IED.
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing three kilograms was recovered at Pishum Ningombam Leirak junction under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on February 2. Later, Police safely diffused the IED.
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February - 2 
Growing ties between the Anti-Talk-Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and GNLA have become matter of serious concern for the Government of Meghalaya as well as for the Security agencies, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed Pol
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Growing ties between the Anti-Talk-Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and GNLA have become matter of serious concern for the Government of Meghalaya as well as for the Security agencies, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed Police sources told The Assam Tribune that ULFA-ATF have been providing help to the GNLA for its own benefits. Senior member of the ULFA-ATF, Drishti Rajkhowa is now believed to be in the hideouts of the GNLA in the jungles of Garo Hills. Rajkhowa also visits Bangladesh from time to time by taking advantage of the porous international border, but after the crackdown launched by the Government of Bangladesh; he started staying mostly in Garo Hills. Sources said that the ULFA-ATF is helping the GNLA mainly to keep a corridor open for going to the hideouts in Bangladesh. The ULFA-ATF had earlier extended help to the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) but after the outfit came over ground, the ULFA-ATF started helping the GNLA.
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February - 2 
Large patches of unfenced border with Bangladesh in Meghalaya are still encouraging movement of militants and there is urgent need for expediting the work of completing the fencing to check the menace, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed Police
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Large patches of unfenced border with Bangladesh in Meghalaya are still encouraging movement of militants and there is urgent need for expediting the work of completing the fencing to check the menace, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed Police sources in Meghalaya told The Assam Tribune that less than half of the total length of the international border with Bangladesh in the State is still unfenced and the Government of Meghalaya is yet to give clearance for construction of fencing in a stretch of 135 kilometres. Sources said that the militants belonging to the GNLA are still taking advantage of the unfenced border to move to their hideouts in Bangladesh. Though the Government of Bangladesh has been taking action against the militants staying in that country, the GNLA is still maintaining its bases in the neighboring country.
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February - 2 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) N Ramachandran has warned people against sympathizing with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in the wake of the Garo Hills based rogue group being declared a terrorist outfit by the Government o
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) N Ramachandran has warned people against sympathizing with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in the wake of the Garo Hills based rogue group being declared a terrorist outfit by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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February - 2 
SFs also arrested a KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Leichombam Boy alias Shushilkumar, from Mayang Langjing Tanning Makha Leikai in Imphal West District. He disclosed that he got basic military training with the Kanglei Yawol Ka
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SFs also arrested a KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Leichombam Boy alias Shushilkumar, from Mayang Langjing Tanning Makha Leikai in Imphal West District. He disclosed that he got basic military training with the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) at Chandel District in 2001 but latter switch to the KCP-MC and currently working in the outfit’s finance section. A .32 pistol, extra magazine and live rounds of ammos were recovered from him.
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February - 2 
SFs arrested a cadre of Mobile Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Chingkham Chandramani alias Mani, from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East District along with one .9mm pistol and live rounds. He disclosed th
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SFs arrested a cadre of Mobile Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Chingkham Chandramani alias Mani, from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East District along with one .9mm pistol and live rounds. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2010 through one Ingo and was involved in extortion, recruitment of new cadres and arranging shelters
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February - 2 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a coal merchant, identified as H Chetri, from Borosora area of West Khasi Hills District on February 2. According to Police, the militants abducted the coal trader at gun point and sub
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a coal merchant, identified as H Chetri, from Borosora area of West Khasi Hills District on February 2. According to Police, the militants abducted the coal trader at gun point and subsequently took him to a nearby forest. Police suspect that the trader was abducted for ransom.
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February - 2 
The bodyguard of the Garhwa zilla parishad (district level local self-Government institution) chairperson, Suresh Ram, was released on February 2 after being held captive by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres since January 21, re
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The bodyguard of the Garhwa zilla parishad (district level local self-Government institution) chairperson, Suresh Ram, was released on February 2 after being held captive by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres since January 21, reports The Times of India. The Maoists handed Ram over to human rights activist Shashi Bhushan Pathak who was requested to mediate in the matter.
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February - 2 
The Daily Excelsior reports that State Government on January 2 finally decided to take Legislature route for making amendments in Public Safety Act (PSA). The Government would be introducing a bill on the PSA reforms in upcoming budget session of the
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The Daily Excelsior reports that State Government on January 2 finally decided to take Legislature route for making amendments in Public Safety Act (PSA). The Government would be introducing a bill on the PSA reforms in upcoming budget session of the Legislature beginning February 23. According to sources, the Government wanted to reform the PSA under which a number of Kashmiri youth, mostly stone pelters, had to be detained during 2010 and 2011 summer unrest. Further, State Government wanted to reform the PSA as it was finding it difficult to get Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) withdrawn partially from four districts of the State in view of strong objections raised by the Army and endorsed by the Defence Ministry.
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February - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that reacting to the news that Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) is heading for a split, Wanding Marak ‘general secretary’ of ANVC denied that there was any split in the outfit. The ANVC on February 2 said it was u
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The Shillong Times reports that reacting to the news that Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) is heading for a split, Wanding Marak ‘general secretary’ of ANVC denied that there was any split in the outfit. The ANVC on February 2 said it was united on the issue of Garoland Autonomous Council to clear rumours about a split in the outfit, adds The Telegraph. There have been reports on differences among the leaders on the issue of achieving the demand of Garoland Autonomous Council
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February - 2 
The Union Government has decided to continue the ban imposed on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports Times of India. The ban has been extended in light of SIMI’s alleged links with certain Pakistan-based terrorist outfits including Lash
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The Union Government has decided to continue the ban imposed on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports Times of India. The ban has been extended in light of SIMI’s alleged links with certain Pakistan-based terrorist outfits including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its front, Indian Mujahideen.
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February - 2 
United Tribal Liberation Army’s (UTLA) ‘Ministry of Information and Public Relations’ has clarified that it has no knowledge about the existence of UTLA organization other than the one that is under SoO agreement, reports The Sangai Express. Signed b
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United Tribal Liberation Army’s (UTLA) ‘Ministry of Information and Public Relations’ has clarified that it has no knowledge about the existence of UTLA organization other than the one that is under SoO agreement, reports The Sangai Express. Signed by one Anaconda alias Josh, the statement claims that they have signed the SoO agreement with both the central and State government on October 27, 2011. UTLA abides by the rules of the SoO and accordingly deposited their arms. The outfit also added that the outfit has no ‘General Secretary’ by the name T Robert
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February - 2 
In a bid to draw attention to the near blackout of Balochistan-related atrocities by the dominant television networks of the country, all Urdu channels have been shut down across the province for the past 24 hours, reports The Hindu. The call for sh
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In a bid to draw attention to the near blackout of Balochistan-related atrocities by the dominant television networks of the country, all Urdu channels have been shut down across the province for the past 24 hours, reports The Hindu. The call for shutting down Urdu channels from February 1, 2012 was given by a Baloch student’s organisation to protest against the persistent bias in media coverage towards issues relating to Balochistan. In particular, Baloch activists are upset that the mainstream media seldom draws attention to the atrocities committed by the establishment against the people of the province.
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February - 2 
Reports that the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has kept the guessing game on about his reported political ambitions. At a press conference on Januaru 31, 2011 in Karachi, he parried questions on whether the JuD would declare itse
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Reports that the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has kept the guessing game on about his reported political ambitions. At a press conference on Januaru 31, 2011 in Karachi, he parried questions on whether the JuD would declare itself a political party and participate in elections. There is speculation that Saeed plans to contest upcoming elections either to the Punjab Assembly or the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament. He said it was a "misconception" to not consider JuD a political party, as its activities were of political nature
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February - 2 
After the Sindh Government announced a reward of PKR One million for the arrest of sectarian killing suspects, the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspected militants belonging to S
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After the Sindh Government announced a reward of PKR One million for the arrest of sectarian killing suspects, the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspected militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) for their alleged involvement in killing 10 persons, including five lawyers from Mauripur area. The CID officials also claimed to have recovered three Kalashnikovs, three 9 mm pistols, two TT pistols, five hand grenades, two motorcycles and 150 bullets as well as a hit-list that included the names of the lawyers belonging to the Shia sect.
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February - 2 
Five people, including three men of foreign origin and two Pakistani women, were taken into custody at the office of an Afghan Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Attock District on March 2, reported Dawn. According to sources, Police raided a voc
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Five people, including three men of foreign origin and two Pakistani women, were taken into custody at the office of an Afghan Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Attock District on March 2, reported Dawn. According to sources, Police raided a vocational centre of an Afghan-based NGO at the People’s Colony and held five people for their ‘suspicious presence’ in the area. Quoting from travel documents, Police sources identified the foreigners as James Richard, Jonathan Pawl and Daniel Ryan. They are believed to be American nationals. The women, belonging to a Karachi-based NGO, were identified as Saba Gul and Sumera Saher.
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February - 2 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Syed Masood Kausar said that a swift change is taking place in FATA as restoration of peace has ushered in an era of development. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed 110 kilometres Tank-Jandola-Makin
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Syed Masood Kausar said that a swift change is taking place in FATA as restoration of peace has ushered in an era of development. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed 110 kilometres Tank-Jandola-Makin Road in South Waziristan Agency, he said that development activities in FATA would pick momentum in the days to come and peace would be maintained at all costs to facilitate an uninterrupted uplift process across the tribal areas. “The colonial era is over as it is the reign of people and their representative in Fata,” he said
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February - 2 
One trooper was killed and another four injured when militants stormed a check post in Daulat Khel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 2 .
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One trooper was killed and another four injured when militants stormed a check post in Daulat Khel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 2 .
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February - 2 
Pakistan is willing to do whatever the Afghanistan want to help facilitate an end to 10 years of war with the Afghan Taliban, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on February 2, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking a day after talks with Presiden
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Pakistan is willing to do whatever the Afghanistan want to help facilitate an end to 10 years of war with the Afghan Taliban, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on February 2, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking a day after talks with President Hamid Karzai in Kabul billed as a fence-mending visit designed to ease frosty ties, Khar sought to refute perceptions that Islamabad was an obstacle to peace. Further, Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan would be willing to push the Afghan militant groups like the Haqqani network and the Afghan Taliban to make peace if asked to do so by the Afghan Government, an action seen as key to the reconciliation process. Pakistan’s role is vital because Taliban leaders are thought to be based in the country. But there are also limits to what Islamabad can accomplish since the Afghan Taliban have been difficult to control and are wary of Pakistani influence.
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February - 2 
Police were put Peshawar on high alert following a Special Branch report regarding a potential suicide attack in the city, reports Daily Times. The tip-off came two days after the Peshawar Police recovered improvised explosives attached to a motorcyc
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Police were put Peshawar on high alert following a Special Branch report regarding a potential suicide attack in the city, reports Daily Times. The tip-off came two days after the Peshawar Police recovered improvised explosives attached to a motorcycle near the border with Khyber Agency of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas). According to the report, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had grouped with other terror organisations in the area and was planning attacks on Peshawar. “We have reports that a vehicle-borne suicide attack is highly likely in Peshawar,” a senior official quoted a Special Branch report to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government.
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February - 2 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, on February 2, said Pakistan wanted the return of Afghan refugees to their homeland with honour and called upon the international community for assistance in this regard, reports Daily Times. Talking to UN High Com
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, on February 2, said Pakistan wanted the return of Afghan refugees to their homeland with honour and called upon the international community for assistance in this regard, reports Daily Times. Talking to UN High Commissioner for Afghan Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres at the PM’s House, the Prime Minister said it seemed that the international community had forgotten Afghan refugees. The Prime Minister said Pakistan would support any reconciliation process, which was Afghan-led and Afghan-owned and added that its culmination would not destabilise Pakistan. The Prime Minister emphasised that the return of the Afghan refugees was important because the crossing of borders by 30,000 to 40,000 Afghan’s on a daily basis made it impossible to distinguish between a "tourist and a terrorist". He reiterated that the democratic government had the resolve and capacity to defeat the forces of terrorism and added that the safe return of Afghan refugees to their homeland would help in this pursuit. The UNHCR has thanked Pakistan for its hospitality towards Afghan refugees while praising its continued commitment to finding lasting solutions to the situation
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of ammunition and an explosives-packed car, defused two bombs and arrested eight suspects from the Khugakhel area in Landikotal .
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of ammunition and an explosives-packed car, defused two bombs and arrested eight suspects from the Khugakhel area in Landikotal .
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February - 2 
The founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jama’at-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed appeared to lose his cool on a TV show on February 2 when Indian Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Mani Shankar Aiyar questioned his contention that Indians did not
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The founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jama’at-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed appeared to lose his cool on a TV show on February 2 when Indian Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Mani Shankar Aiyar questioned his contention that Indians did not accept Pakistan, and said he should be arrested and brought before court, reports Indian Express. The host of the show suddenly introduced Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), on a phone link while Aiyar was in the studio in Islamabad. Responding to a question from the host, the founder of LeT said, “Giving India Most Favored Nation (MFN) status is not correct because there are already big problems that haven’t been resolved. The dams being made by India will create a crisis in Pakistan.” Aiyar, on a private visit to Pakistan, responded by saying, “There are some like Hafiz Saeed in our country who do not want things to move forward but thankfully the ordinary people want our ties to improve. We can improve our relations irrespective of what his opinion is. We want him to be caught and taken to a terrorism court.” Saeed then claimed there was “no case” against him in Pakistan and that he had always been arrested on the basis of “trumped up charges” presented by India. Saeed appeared to lose his cool and began speaking in a raised tone before he was cut off by the host.
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February - 2 
The United Sates (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on February 2 said that there is nothing new in the new classified report of NATO on Taliban, leaked portions of which says that the Pakistan continues to have links with the extremist organisa
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The United Sates (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on February 2 said that there is nothing new in the new classified report of NATO on Taliban, leaked portions of which says that the Pakistan continues to have links with the extremist organisation, reports Indian Express. "I think that there have already been comments that there's nothing new in what has been released, but I'm not going to go into it in any depth," Clinton told reporters at a joint media availability with the visiting Singapore Foreign Minister K Shanmugam. As such, the US sought to downplay the report, which was dismissed by the Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar as "old wine in even older bottles".
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February - 2 
The United Sates (US) State Department issued a new travel warning for Pakistan on February 2, telling American citizens that the reaction to the November 26 NATO raid on a border post had created new threats for them in that country, reports Dawn. T
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The United Sates (US) State Department issued a new travel warning for Pakistan on February 2, telling American citizens that the reaction to the November 26 NATO raid on a border post had created new threats for them in that country, reports Dawn. The travel warning replaces the one issued on August 8, 2011, and updates information on security incidents and reminds US citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. “Following the deaths of twenty-four Pakistani military personnel on November 26, 2011, protests have taken place across Pakistan against the United States, International Security Assistance Force, and Nato,” notes the US State Department.
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February - 2 
Three persons were killed when unidentified militants opened fire on a car in the Mashkil area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 2, reported Express Tribune. No one has claimed responsibility of the attack
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Three persons were killed when unidentified militants opened fire on a car in the Mashkil area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 2, reported Express Tribune. No one has claimed responsibility of the attack
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Three Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) suspects arrested on February 2, 2012 were on February 3 remanded in Police custody in 10 cases pertaining to encounter with Police, possessing illicit weapons and explosives, reports Dawn. The Crime Investigation
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Three Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) suspects arrested on February 2, 2012 were on February 3 remanded in Police custody in 10 cases pertaining to encounter with Police, possessing illicit weapons and explosives, reports Dawn. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) Police produced the three suspects, Tauseef Ansari, Salahuddin Israel and Maulana Muhammad Rashid before two Anti-Terrorism Courts to get their remand in the 10 cases. Judge Khalida Yasin of the ATC-II remanded the suspects in CID Police custody in eight cases for 14 days.
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February - 2 
Two boys were injured after one of them stepped on a landmine during a football match in Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 2.
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Two boys were injured after one of them stepped on a landmine during a football match in Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 2.
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February - 2 
Unidentified assailants shot dead tribal elder and Khuzdar Traders Union former President Muhammad Ramzan Zehri and injured his companion Ahmed Khan in Kanak area of Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times
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Unidentified assailants shot dead tribal elder and Khuzdar Traders Union former President Muhammad Ramzan Zehri and injured his companion Ahmed Khan in Kanak area of Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times
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February - 2 
Unidentified militants blew up an 8-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. However, no loss of life was reported
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Unidentified militants blew up an 8-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. However, no loss of life was reported
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February - 2 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bidya Devi Bhandari said that the party would not accept ethnic federalism with special rights for ethnic groups with identity. Claiming that fresh conflict would surface in th
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bidya Devi Bhandari said that the party would not accept ethnic federalism with special rights for ethnic groups with identity. Claiming that fresh conflict would surface in the country due to the establishment of ethnicity-based federalism, Bhandari said, "The country will head towards ethnic war if the concerned authority fails to use its brain on time."
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February - 2 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is all set to hand over the report of the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) to CA Chairman Subas Nembang on February 2 (today). The CA plans three-day deliberations on the disputed report which recommends ethnicity
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is all set to hand over the report of the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) to CA Chairman Subas Nembang on February 2 (today). The CA plans three-day deliberations on the disputed report which recommends ethnicity based 11 States on the basis of majority. The minority faction of the commission has suggested six States without priority rights for ethnic groups in the report submitted to the PM on February 1.CA officials said the report is only a recommendation and the final call on the restructuring of the State rests on the CA's decision
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February - 2 
Five Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists, including a leader, were arrested by the Police on February 2 in connection with January 30's clashes between law enforcers and JeI activists in Hatim Khan Area in Rajshahi City, which left one dead and 80 others
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Five Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists, including a leader, were arrested by the Police on February 2 in connection with January 30's clashes between law enforcers and JeI activists in Hatim Khan Area in Rajshahi City, which left one dead and 80 others injured. The arrestees are identified as Aminul Islam, Nuruzzaman, Nahid Akhtar, Habibur Rahman and M Sanaullah
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February - 2 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) came down heavily on the prosecution for non-compliance with its order to produce designated witness for giving evidence against war crimes accused JeI leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee, reports The New Age. Expres
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) came down heavily on the prosecution for non-compliance with its order to produce designated witness for giving evidence against war crimes accused JeI leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee, reports The New Age. Expressing dissatisfaction over the absence of the chief prosecutor and the investigation officer in the case, the tribunal said, ‘Although the prosecution explanation is not satisfactory, we reluctantly allow the time petition and set February 7 for further deposition by prosecution witness.’
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February - 3 
All Adivasi Students Association (AASA) has demanded granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Adivasis of the State within 2012
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All Adivasi Students Association (AASA) has demanded granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Adivasis of the State within 2012
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February - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, serving as the bodyguard of top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before Police in Chhatarpur in Ganjam District on February 3, reports The Times of India. The Maoist, identified as Raje
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, serving as the bodyguard of top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before Police in Chhatarpur in Ganjam District on February 3, reports The Times of India. The Maoist, identified as Rajendra Kumar Ratia alias Suraj alias Sangram (23), from Kutuniganda village in Adaba Police Station area, was reportedly involved in several major Maoist offensives in Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada Districts in the last two years, including the firing incident at Kerubadi. Sources said Ratia was an active member of the Ghumusara division of the CPI-Maoist. He also imparted training to new cadres about the Maoist ideology and the party's social and political views. Ratia reportedly decided to leave the organization after seeing women cadres being exploited in the Maoist camps, mainly by leaders from Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. Ratia told Police that the rift between the Odia and Telugu cadres intensified in the camps after the entry of Manoj alias Bhaskar from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh, like Sunil and Sadhu, also harassed the Odia cadres, he all
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February - 3 
A court in Bihar State of India gave a clean to 11 Nepali Maoist leaders facing criminal cases of conspiracy and anti-India activities, reports Nepal News. The cases were pending in the District Court for nearly eight years. The cases were taken up f
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A court in Bihar State of India gave a clean to 11 Nepali Maoist leaders facing criminal cases of conspiracy and anti-India activities, reports Nepal News. The cases were pending in the District Court for nearly eight years. The cases were taken up following intervention by the Union Home Ministry
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February - 3 
A security guard was arrested along with FICNs in Hyderabad on February 3, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Mohamed Asim Khan (27) and recovered FICNs, having face value of eight thousand rupees, which were believed to have been printed in Paki
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A security guard was arrested along with FICNs in Hyderabad on February 3, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Mohamed Asim Khan (27) and recovered FICNs, having face value of eight thousand rupees, which were believed to have been printed in Pakistan. Originally from Haryana, Khan came in contact with a person, Arif, through his acquaintances from his village in Haryana, who was arrested by the Cyberabad Police in a dacoity case at Medchal Khan. Commissioners' Task Force (North) Inspector L. Raja Venkat Reddy said the accused obtained the counterfeit currency through Arif's brother and planned to circulate them in Hyderabad.
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February - 3 
Guwahati Police are taking the help of Manipur Police to translate some of the incriminating documents found in the possession of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant Laiphrakpam Sunil Singh alias S K. The PREPAK militant was
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Guwahati Police are taking the help of Manipur Police to translate some of the incriminating documents found in the possession of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant Laiphrakpam Sunil Singh alias S K. The PREPAK militant was arrested on January 28.
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February - 3 
Jharkhand Police on February 3 found the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making profits from illegal coal trade through private coal companies when they conducted raids on companies in Bokaro District. "After watching their work for 12 d
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Jharkhand Police on February 3 found the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making profits from illegal coal trade through private coal companies when they conducted raids on companies in Bokaro District. "After watching their work for 12 days, Police conducted raids on three private coal companies and seized 2000 tonne of illegally dumped coal," Deputy Inspector General of Police LP Singh told reporters in Bokaro. Stating that the companies were situated near Maoist-affected areas near Lugu Pahar at Jhumra Hills, he said the Maoists were indulged in illegal coal trade allegedly through these companies. However, there were no arrests yet as the Police is still trying find the owners of the company.
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February - 3 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad’s (ATS) investigations have revealed that Naik, alias Umar Akbar alias Mushtaque Shaikh alias Salahuddin alias Maulana, who was arrested on February 1 from Mumbra in Mumbai, appears to have been a very important perso
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad’s (ATS) investigations have revealed that Naik, alias Umar Akbar alias Mushtaque Shaikh alias Salahuddin alias Maulana, who was arrested on February 1 from Mumbra in Mumbai, appears to have been a very important person in the Indian Mujahideen (IM) hierarchy. He was trained in Pakistan twice and took part in the war against America. "He fought alongside al-Qaida fighters in Kandahar in 2001," said ATS Chief Rakesh Maria.
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February - 3 
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to buy six Mi-17V-5 helicopters from Russia to assist its SFs engaged in internal security duties, including anti-Naxal operations, reports Oneindia.in quoting PTI. The decision came days after the Ministry'
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to buy six Mi-17V-5 helicopters from Russia to assist its SFs engaged in internal security duties, including anti-Naxal operations, reports Oneindia.in quoting PTI. The decision came days after the Ministry's entire fleet of indigenous Dhruv helicopters was grounded following a series of mishaps. The Mi-17V-5 is designed for utility cargo work and can carry up to 36 passengers or four tons of weight. The machine features advanced multifunction cockpit displays and upgraded TV3-117VM engines. The helicopters are being built by Russian Helicopters' Kazan Helicopter Factory (KVZ) subsidiary.
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February - 3 
Nagaland Post reports that refuting strongly to National Investigation Agency (NIA) that termed it as “terrorist”, the NSCN-IM on February 3 said such allegation was “a calculated act” to sabotage the ongoing “Indo-Naga political talks” that was ente
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Nagaland Post reports that refuting strongly to National Investigation Agency (NIA) that termed it as “terrorist”, the NSCN-IM on February 3 said such allegation was “a calculated act” to sabotage the ongoing “Indo-Naga political talks” that was entering 15 years now.
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February - 3 
Police found a grenade in the Lichubari Kuaripukhuri area on the outskirts of Jorhat town on February 3.
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Police found a grenade in the Lichubari Kuaripukhuri area on the outskirts of Jorhat town on February 3.
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February - 3 
Republica reports that following the intervention of the Union Home Ministry, the Bihar State Government has initiated the process of withdrawing cases against 11 Nepal Maoist leaders, currently holding important positions in Nepal politics. These le
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Republica reports that following the intervention of the Union Home Ministry, the Bihar State Government has initiated the process of withdrawing cases against 11 Nepal Maoist leaders, currently holding important positions in Nepal politics. These leaders were arrested from Patna hotels in raids on May 2, 2004 and released on bail in 2006, according to the Indian Express. A Patna court on February 3 (today) would hear the petition requesting withdrawal of cases against the Maoist leaders — Shyam Kishore Prasad Yadav, Kul Bahadur KC, Chitra Bahadur Shrestha, Lokendra Bista, Kumar Dahal, Hit Bahadur Tamang, Anil Sharma, Dilip Maharaj, Prasad Apagai, Ranju Thapa and Suman Tamang facing cases of conspiracy and anti-India activities, the newspaper said.
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February - 3 
Seconding the Andhra Pradesh (AP) model of dealing with Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has asked the paramilitary top brass to identify the leaders’ set-up of Naxal outfits and undertake operations to cripple
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Seconding the Andhra Pradesh (AP) model of dealing with Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has asked the paramilitary top brass to identify the leaders’ set-up of Naxal outfits and undertake operations to cripple the movement of LWE, reports The Pioneer. In a meeting with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) top brass recently, Chidambaram argued that cadre can be recruited overnight but leaders cannot be made and urged the paramilitary to arrest Naxal leaders like Kishan Da of West Bengal, Sabyasachi Panda of Odisha and Kundan Pahan of Jharkhand. “The effort should be to build the atmosphere of confidence amongst public, disrupt the movement and roll it back to the level possible,” Chidambaram told the officials at the operations conference of the CRPF. The Home Minister said the AP model of dealing with Naxalism was right as the State Police targeted senior leaders of the Naxal outfits. The Security Forces (SFs) have so far eliminated top Naxal leaders like Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and Mallojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji. The level of violence in the Naxal-affected States has come down as a whole. “The trend as of now is a significant let-up in situation in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, increase in violence levels in Jharkhand and Maharashtra and status quo in the situation of Bihar and Odisha. The job is far from over, not even half done,” Chidambaram said. In Chhattisgarh, the situation has improved but the Bastar region remains sensitive for being the epicentre of Naxal activities. In Odisha, Malkangiri and Koraput continue to be the hotbed of Naxalism whereas in West Bengal, Junglemahal is the centre of problem.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) trapped three militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by cordoning off the village after a brief encounter, 8 kilometres from Pulwama town on February 3. Superintendent of Police Pulwama, Amit Kumar, in this regard said tha
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Security Forces (SFs) trapped three militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by cordoning off the village after a brief encounter, 8 kilometres from Pulwama town on February 3. Superintendent of Police Pulwama, Amit Kumar, in this regard said that the operation was put on hold, as it is a built up area and was dark. Some of the villagers rushed to safety while majority are still inside the village where militants are believed to be hold up.
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February - 3 
SFs arrested a member of Vice Chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Haobam Bashanta, from Sawombung bridge in Imphal East District. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in May 2011 though one ‘Dis
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SFs arrested a member of Vice Chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Haobam Bashanta, from Sawombung bridge in Imphal East District. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in May 2011 though one ‘District commander’, Nongdamba. Under the latter’s command, he supplied arms and ammos including the hand grenade that was hurled at the house of Thokchom Kala of Sawombung Thongkhong on January 18 as part of Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) attack on Congress workers.
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February - 3 
SFs launched an operation on receiving inputs about movement of two foreign militants in the forests of Chhanadaji village in Bandipora District on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle with 200 live bullets, four pistols
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SFs launched an operation on receiving inputs about movement of two foreign militants in the forests of Chhanadaji village in Bandipora District on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle with 200 live bullets, four pistols of Pakistan origin with 15 bullets and a Chinese hand grenade.
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February - 3 
SFs recovered a Pakistani SIM card from the possession of a Special Police Officer (SPO) identified as, Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, who had been detained by SFs last month, on the charges of espionage
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SFs recovered a Pakistani SIM card from the possession of a Special Police Officer (SPO) identified as, Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, who had been detained by SFs last month, on the charges of espionage
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February - 3 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to intensify its operations in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) corridor with the creation of two new bases for the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and helicopters in Sout
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to intensify its operations in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) corridor with the creation of two new bases for the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and helicopters in South Chhattisgarh, close to the Maoist hotbed of Dantewada District, reports Samaya Live. CRPF, which has deployed more than 70,000 troops for anti-Naxal operations in various states, is now planning a large offensive in the dense forests of Abujhmad, a region extending from South Bastar (Dantewada) in Chhattisgarh to Gadchiroli in Maharashtra.
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February - 3 
The Times of India reports that suspected militant belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) killed a businessperson, identified as Ikramul Hussain (32), at Alu Chauka chowk of Mongoldoi in Darrang District on Febr
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The Times of India reports that suspected militant belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) killed a businessperson, identified as Ikramul Hussain (32), at Alu Chauka chowk of Mongoldoi in Darrang District on February 3. Another civilian, identified as Pankaj Sahoria (25), sustained bullet injury on his hand when he tried to help the deceased businessperson. Refusal to pay extortion money is believed to be the reason behind the killing.
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February - 3 
Union Government on February 3 announced creation of six projects in Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) covering around 60 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts in the country to improve the livelihood options of the tribal pe
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Union Government on February 3 announced creation of six projects in Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) covering around 60 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts in the country to improve the livelihood options of the tribal people, who fall prey to extremist ideas owing to crushing poverty. The projects to be executed within six months will be in the Public Private Partnership mode and will cover the States like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Addressing a National Conference on the NTFP in New Delhi, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said, the projects in Lac, Gum, Medicinal Plants, Tasar, Bamboo and Non-edible oil seeds like Neem and Mahua will maximise the return for the tribal engaged in collection of these forest products.
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February - 3 
A man, identified as Fareed Khan, was shot dead in an incident of target killing at Gali-59 of the Urdu Bazaar Chowk on the Lyari Expressway
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A man, identified as Fareed Khan, was shot dead in an incident of target killing at Gali-59 of the Urdu Bazaar Chowk on the Lyari Expressway
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February - 3 
A LI militant was killed and three others were wounded when LI cadres and its rival outfit Ansarul Islam (AI) clashed in Akkakhel area.
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A LI militant was killed and three others were wounded when LI cadres and its rival outfit Ansarul Islam (AI) clashed in Akkakhel area.
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February - 3 
A bridge in Shalobar area was partially damaged when a time device planted to it exploded. Forces have recently established a number of checkposts in Shalobar area of Bara after nearly 3,000 families vacated their houses and shifted to Jalozai camp i
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A bridge in Shalobar area was partially damaged when a time device planted to it exploded. Forces have recently established a number of checkposts in Shalobar area of Bara after nearly 3,000 families vacated their houses and shifted to Jalozai camp in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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February - 3 
A man was shot dead in front of his house along the Super Market, Super Highway within the precincts of Sohrab Goth Police Station, reported Daily Times. A Police official said that the victim used to run a general store in the area and had also very
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A man was shot dead in front of his house along the Super Market, Super Highway within the precincts of Sohrab Goth Police Station, reported Daily Times. A Police official said that the victim used to run a general store in the area and had also very close link to some Police Officers
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February - 3 
Central Investigation Agency (CIA) Director General David Petraeus on February 3 told a congressional committee that he believes Afghanistan forces should not enter Pakistan to destroy the sanctuaries that the Afghan Taliban leaders allegedly enjoyed
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Central Investigation Agency (CIA) Director General David Petraeus on February 3 told a congressional committee that he believes Afghanistan forces should not enter Pakistan to destroy the sanctuaries that the Afghan Taliban leaders allegedly enjoyed in that country, reports Dawn. “With respect should the Afghan forces be allowed to go, well, I think that’s obviously a question for Afghanistan, but I think they probably have sufficient fights on their hands without invading the soil of another country, even as significant as is the threat that is posed by some of these safe havens across the border,” he said
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February - 3 
Eighteen militants and seven soldiers were killed and three others injured during a clash that broke out when a group of 40 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked on Security Forces (SFs) checkpost in Shidano Dand area of Kurram Agency i
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Eighteen militants and seven soldiers were killed and three others injured during a clash that broke out when a group of 40 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked on Security Forces (SFs) checkpost in Shidano Dand area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 3, reports Daily Times. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan in a telephone call from an unidentified place claimed responsibility for the raid, saying 12 Frontier Corps soldiers were killed and four others captured by terrorists. “We carried out this attack to avenge the killing of our commander Taj Gul in Khyber Agency,” Ehsan said, without giving details when he was killed and his significance to the outfit. “We have killed 12 FC soldiers and captured four others alive,” he said, adding that terrorists also seized a large cache of weapons. Independent confirmation of death tolls is very difficult in the tribal area, a Taliban and al Qaeda stronghold barred to journalists and aid workers.
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February - 3 
Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 3 stressed the need for improving law to control activities of banned organisations, reported Daily Times. Malik told the National Assembly that the delay in approval of an amendment to the Anti-
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Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 3 stressed the need for improving law to control activities of banned organisations, reported Daily Times. Malik told the National Assembly that the delay in approval of an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act was the main reason behind banned outfits’ holding rallies across the country. Malik said that revamping of laws was the solution but an amendment bill had been lying with the Senate standing committee for the past two years. Further, Malik apprised the Senate that the January 31, 2011 murder was a conspiracy against the country, reported Dawn. Replying to various points of order, Malik said it was not an ordinary incident and the conspirators would not be spared. “Whenever we head towards positive development in Balochistan such things start happening,” he said and added that it was an attempt to disrupt peace in the province.
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February - 3 
Four persons were killed and several others injured in a car bomb attack on the house of a tribal elder in the Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 3, reports Dawn. Cantonment Circle Superintendent of
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Four persons were killed and several others injured in a car bomb attack on the house of a tribal elder in the Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 3, reports Dawn. Cantonment Circle Superintendent of Police Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed said that about 40 kilograms of explosives had been packed in the car and detonated with remote control. He said that the main target was tribal elder Astana Gul but he was not there at the time of blast and his brother Ghazi Khan and his three friends died. He said that the deceased included an Army captain but it could not be ascertained if he was a serving officer or had retired. Astana Gul, who was once associated with the Khyber Agency (FATA)-based militant Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) outfit headed by the Mangal Bagh, joined its rival Ansar-ul-Islam and the blast appeared to be aimed at punishing him and warning for others against leaving Mangal Bagh’s outfit. The blast caused a wide crater near the building and damaged several other houses. LI claimed responsibility for the blast.
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February - 3 
In another incident, a man, identified as Mujahid Ali, was detained in case of blasphemy in Korangi Industrial Area Police Station for using abusive language against Khulfa-e-Rashideen. Station House Officer (SHO) Malik Ayub said the detained person,
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In another incident, a man, identified as Mujahid Ali, was detained in case of blasphemy in Korangi Industrial Area Police Station for using abusive language against Khulfa-e-Rashideen. Station House Officer (SHO) Malik Ayub said the detained person, Mujahid Ali, was arrested when he was busy in using abusive language and also sending text messages to his colleagues’ cell phones against those Islamic leaders, enraging other workers of factory.
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February - 3 
In Bazaar Zakhakhel area of Landi Kotal, an explosion outside the house of a local elder killed his son and injured two of his other family members. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast. The Zakhakhel tribe revolted against LI in April 201
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In Bazaar Zakhakhel area of Landi Kotal, an explosion outside the house of a local elder killed his son and injured two of his other family members. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast. The Zakhakhel tribe revolted against LI in April 2011 and after forcing the LI activists to leave their area, they now have found their own armed group, Tawheed ul Islam.
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February - 3 
In the wake of deteriorating security situation in Balochistan and the January 31, 2011 murder of the granddaughter of Nawab Akbar Bugti, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence on February 3 summoned Intelligence Agencies to brief it on
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In the wake of deteriorating security situation in Balochistan and the January 31, 2011 murder of the granddaughter of Nawab Akbar Bugti, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence on February 3 summoned Intelligence Agencies to brief it on February 29, 2012, reports Daily Times. “Representatives of Inter-Services Intelligence, Military Intelligence, Investigation Bureau, Special Branch and others should be invited to appear before the committee on February 29 to brief it in-camera,” Azra Fazal Pechuho, who chaired the committee meeting, said.
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February - 3 
LI militants attacked a security checkpost in Malikdinkhel area, leaving one FC soldier dead and four others injured, reports Dawn. Sources said that two suspected militants were killed during the SFs’ operation in the area soon after the attack.
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LI militants attacked a security checkpost in Malikdinkhel area, leaving one FC soldier dead and four others injured, reports Dawn. Sources said that two suspected militants were killed during the SFs’ operation in the area soon after the attack.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile, a shutter-down strike was observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan for the second consecutive day to condemn the January 31, 2011 killings. Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) General Secretary Asad Baloch and Pakistan Muslim
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Meanwhile, a shutter-down strike was observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan for the second consecutive day to condemn the January 31, 2011 killings. Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) General Secretary Asad Baloch and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid’s (PML-Q) Nasreen Khethran staged a walkout during proceedings of the Balochistan Assembly to protest the killings. A complete shutter-down strike was observed in Sibi, Turbat, Dera Allahyar, Naushki, Khuzdar, Mastung, Hub, Washuk, Khuzdar and other parts of the province. The strike was called by Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and backed by the Balochistan Nationalist Party (BNP), National Party (NP) and other nationalist parties.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile, the main mosque was blown up in Motharey area of Tirah Valley. They said the area was populated by the Ziauddin sub-branch of the Zakhakhel tribe and the explosion was meant to hit the tribesmen by the rival LI. No human loss, however, occ
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Meanwhile, the main mosque was blown up in Motharey area of Tirah Valley. They said the area was populated by the Ziauddin sub-branch of the Zakhakhel tribe and the explosion was meant to hit the tribesmen by the rival LI. No human loss, however, occurred, as nobody was present at the mosque at the time of the explosion, the sources said.
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February - 3 
Police arrested 25 suspects during a search operation in an Afghan refugees’ camp in Gandi Chowk area of Lakki Marwat District. Police, on a tip-off about presence of militants in the camp, cordoned off the area and started a door-to-door search oper
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Police arrested 25 suspects during a search operation in an Afghan refugees’ camp in Gandi Chowk area of Lakki Marwat District. Police, on a tip-off about presence of militants in the camp, cordoned off the area and started a door-to-door search operation, after which the camp was sealed.
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February - 3 
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu on February 3 reported that the banned jihadi groups have seen a revival after affiliates have started opening local and foreign currency accounts to restart their money-trains. BBC Urdu reported that i
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu on February 3 reported that the banned jihadi groups have seen a revival after affiliates have started opening local and foreign currency accounts to restart their money-trains. BBC Urdu reported that it had managed to obtain a list from Intelligence Agencies of jihadi groups, which have been banned by Pakistan, have been opening new accounts under pseudonyms to receive funds from local as well as foreign sources. According to the report, Intelligence Agencies have been monitoring Jihadi groups, as blacklisted by the Government of Pakistan. According to the report, the funds have been traced to some groups involved in terrorist activities. They also include groups which appear to work for social welfare. However, due to their links with extremist groups, they too are being blacklisted. Intelligence Agencies have expressed their fear that following the reopening of their cash lines, these extremist groups are once again gathering momentum. Interior Ministry sources said that as per reports from Intelligence Agencies, seven banned groups have been opening accounts in different banks. The groups include Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Tehreek-e-Islami, Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan (MIP), Ghazi Force, Hizbut Tahrir, Jama’at-ul-Furqan (JuF), and Khairunissa International Trust (KIT). The reports claimed that people linked to these groups were using local and foreign currency accounts. After reviewing the reports, Federal Interior Ministry has alerted banking circles of federal investigative agencies and related authorities to collect details of such accounts from different banks, especially those with large transactions, and with foreign currencies.
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February - 3 
The residence of a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Deputy Director, Akbar Baloch, was attacked with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Mano Jan Road in Quetta on February 3, reported Express Tribune. However, there were no casualties in the a
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The residence of a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Deputy Director, Akbar Baloch, was attacked with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Mano Jan Road in Quetta on February 3, reported Express Tribune. However, there were no casualties in the attack.
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February - 3 
Three militants and a volunteer of the tribal lashkar (militia) were killed in fresh fighting between the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and the Zakhakhel tribe in Sherkhel area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, reports The News. The sources said that the Zakh
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Three militants and a volunteer of the tribal lashkar (militia) were killed in fresh fighting between the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and the Zakhakhel tribe in Sherkhel area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, reports The News. The sources said that the Zakhakhel tribal lashkar continued its advance towards Sherkhel and Zor Killay amid tough resistance from the rival side. The lashkar also managed to demolish a hideout of the LI, which was being used as bomb-making factory and explosive were transported from there to Bazaar Valley and other areas. “The main reason for our fresh attack in Akakhel area was to dismantle the bomb-making factory and we achieved the goal successfully,” said a commander of Zakhakhel tribal lashkar on condition of anonymity
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February - 3 
Two Police constables, identified as Nadeem Abbasi and Sajjad were shot dead by two assailants on Manghopir Road in Karachi while they were on their way home on February 3, reports The News. Manghopir Police said that Abbasi was posted in the area on
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Two Police constables, identified as Nadeem Abbasi and Sajjad were shot dead by two assailants on Manghopir Road in Karachi while they were on their way home on February 3, reports The News. Manghopir Police said that Abbasi was posted in the area on intelligence duty, while Sajjad worked at the Gabol Town Police Station. The Police believed that this was a case of target killing as Abbasi maintained a vast intelligence network and helped apprehend criminal groups operating in the area
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February - 3 
unidentified militants blew up the Government Girls’ Primary School in Kotla Saeedan area of Dera Ismail Khan District.
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unidentified militants blew up the Government Girls’ Primary School in Kotla Saeedan area of Dera Ismail Khan District.
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February - 3 
Distribution of cheques to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters opting for voluntary retirement package kicked off at PLA Third Division at Shaktikhor in Chitwan District on February 3, reports Inseconline.org. As many as 1‚137 out of the tota
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Distribution of cheques to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters opting for voluntary retirement package kicked off at PLA Third Division at Shaktikhor in Chitwan District on February 3, reports Inseconline.org. As many as 1‚137 out of the total 3350 combatants‚ currently residing at the 3rd division‚ have chosen the retirement package and the cheques were distributed to 447 said Sharma
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February - 3 
Elsewhere, though 11 UCPN-M leaders convicted in absentia by the Patna High Court were acquitted by an Indian court on February 3, 17 middle-rung Maoist cadres still face criminal charges in various Indian courts, according to party leaders who belie
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Elsewhere, though 11 UCPN-M leaders convicted in absentia by the Patna High Court were acquitted by an Indian court on February 3, 17 middle-rung Maoist cadres still face criminal charges in various Indian courts, according to party leaders who believe some of them might also be serving terms in India. “We had expected acquittal of all the leaders as charges against them all were of a political nature. We urge the Bihar Government to withdraw charges against them and ask the UCPN–M to take initiatives for their acquittal,” said Prakash Yadav, who is a member of the Maoist Mithila State Committee (MMSC).
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February - 3 
Nepal News reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 3 said that the claim of the Nepali Congress (NC) over the Government leadership was valid. "Our party and the UML have
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Nepal News reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 3 said that the claim of the Nepali Congress (NC) over the Government leadership was valid. "Our party and the UML have headed the government twice each. The NC's demand for a turn is valid," he added. He revealed that his party was ready to look into the possibility of an alternative to the current leadership of the Government if efforts to turn the coalition cabinet into a unity Government failed.
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February - 3 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai handed over the report on the restructuring of the State to Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subas Nemwang for the presentation in the CA meeting, reports Nepal News. The State Restructuring Commission (SRC) had sub
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai handed over the report on the restructuring of the State to Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subas Nemwang for the presentation in the CA meeting, reports Nepal News. The State Restructuring Commission (SRC) had submitted its report to the PM proposing 11-State federal model based on ethnicity and language on January 31. The minority members had also prepared a separate report proposing a six-state federal model based on geographical lines.
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February - 3 
Police arrested three youths in possession of two bombs in front of Khulna Surgical & Medical Hospital in the Khulna City on February 3, reports The New Age. Sub Inspector, Shafiqul Islam of the Sonadanga Subdivision of the Khulna City said the Polic
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Police arrested three youths in possession of two bombs in front of Khulna Surgical & Medical Hospital in the Khulna City on February 3, reports The New Age. Sub Inspector, Shafiqul Islam of the Sonadanga Subdivision of the Khulna City said the Police arrested Saddam Hossain, Zahid and Kamrul Islam when they were moving in the area suspiciously.
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February - 3 
The Daily Star reports that seventeen activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in New Mansurabad area of Chittagong City on February 3 on suspicion of hatching anti-state plot. The arrestees are identified as Shamsuddin Ahmed, Nasimul A
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The Daily Star reports that seventeen activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in New Mansurabad area of Chittagong City on February 3 on suspicion of hatching anti-state plot. The arrestees are identified as Shamsuddin Ahmed, Nasimul Arefin, Sazzad Hossain, Maharul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Muhin Uddin, Akram Hossain, Nurul Alam, Fakhruddin Ahmed, Manik Hossain, KM Mawla, Syedul Islam, Faruk Hossain, Kamrul Islam, Md. Hasan, Ishtiak Hossain, and Nizam Uddin. The Police seized a large number of books on Islamic revolution, some of which are written by Ghulam Azam, training modules for self-protection and battle, and also anti-Government leaflets and banners
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February - 3 
The Police arrested three cadres of Hizb-ut Tahrir (HuT) as they were distributing leaflets among people in Dhaisar area under Sreenagar Upazila (sub-district) of Munshiganj District on February 3, reports The New Age. The arrested cadres were identi
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The Police arrested three cadres of Hizb-ut Tahrir (HuT) as they were distributing leaflets among people in Dhaisar area under Sreenagar Upazila (sub-district) of Munshiganj District on February 3, reports The New Age. The arrested cadres were identified as Aminul Islam (32), Mohammad Zakir Hossain (22), and Idris Miah (26).
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February - 3 
In less than three years after the war, Sri Lanka has resettled 98 percent of the nearly 300,000 war-displaced people in the North, Sri Lanka's Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon said
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In less than three years after the war, Sri Lanka has resettled 98 percent of the nearly 300,000 war-displaced people in the North, Sri Lanka's Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon said
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February - 3 
Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that nobody can say that the Government does not have a proposal to be presented to the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a solution to the ethnic issue. The Government
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Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that nobody can say that the Government does not have a proposal to be presented to the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a solution to the ethnic issue. The Government’s proposal will be presented to the PSC. President Mahinda Rajapaksa will abide by the final decision taken by the PSC. Further, he added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has never stated to date that it will refrain from participating in the PSC.
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February - 4 
Alleged founding member of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Mohammad Tariq Anjuman Ehsan, was arrested by the Delhi Police at Nalanda in Bihar on February 3. The accused, a civil engineer, was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Tis Hazari co
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Alleged founding member of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Mohammad Tariq Anjuman Ehsan, was arrested by the Delhi Police at Nalanda in Bihar on February 3. The accused, a civil engineer, was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Tis Hazari court and has been remanded to 15 days' police custody. According to Police sources, Tariq (31) is an IM ideologue and had previously been living in a house at Shahin Bagh in Delhi. The accused is suspected of being involved in a number of blasts, including Jama Masjid in Delhi. The special cell sources said Mohammad Tarique Anjuman was an active member of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) since 1998 and later joined Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal to become one of the founder-members of Indian Mujahideen in 2003. The interrogation of Mohammad Tariq Anjuman Hasan, further revealed that the Jama Masjid attack of September 19, 2010, in which two Taiwanese tourists were injured and a car explosion took place, was planned at his residence in Bihar,
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February - 4 
Biswajit Ray, President of All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU), said that the Government never gave importance to democratic agitation and threatened to launch armed movement for separate Kamtapur State and ST status, reports The Sentinel. Ray
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Biswajit Ray, President of All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU), said that the Government never gave importance to democratic agitation and threatened to launch armed movement for separate Kamtapur State and ST status, reports The Sentinel. Ray said, “The government only understands the language of armed agitation. That’s why All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU) took the decision of resorting to armed agitation if needed”. Ray further said that the decision about forming armed agitation group would be discussed in the joint convention of AKRSU which will held at Borpara Public Field of Bongaigaon from February 7 with a two day long programme. He said that he is ready to take the lead of that armed group if public demands it.
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February - 4 
Following reports from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would attempt to secure maximum votes for the candidates sponsored by them, the State Government has tightened security measures in
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Following reports from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would attempt to secure maximum votes for the candidates sponsored by them, the State Government has tightened security measures in all areas where re-poll would be held on February 4 (today), reports The Sangai Express. The IB has informed the State Government that NSCN-IM in spite of being under ceasefire pact with the Government of India may resort to all kinds of arm twisting tactics to threaten voters and force them to vote in favor of candidates sponsored by them. They may even go to the extent of capturing booths, mentioned the IB report.
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February - 4 
Four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighing 4.5 kilograms were recovered by SFs in a follow up action to the arrest of an over-ground worker (OWG) of the People Revolutionary Army (PLA) on February 4, reports Nagaland Post. Gurumayum Khugamani
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Four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighing 4.5 kilograms were recovered by SFs in a follow up action to the arrest of an over-ground worker (OWG) of the People Revolutionary Army (PLA) on February 4, reports Nagaland Post. Gurumayum Khugamani Sharma alias Inao alias Nanao alias Bimol was arrested from Southern side of Palace Gate traffic point in Imphal East District. He confessed that working as an OWG of PLA since 2009. Police further revealed that the device was handed over to him by one Robertson of the PLA on January 14 for planting at various places to disrupt the Republic Day 2012 celebration as well as the conduct of 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on January 28. The outfit planned to plant the devices in Imphal city area. However, the device was unable to plant because of tight security, the officer alleged.
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February - 4 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a 60-year-old villager from South Garo Hills, identified as Edward Sangma of Rompha Asim village, in the night of February 4. The bullet-riddled body was recovered from Mendikgere, 2 kilometres from his vil
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a 60-year-old villager from South Garo Hills, identified as Edward Sangma of Rompha Asim village, in the night of February 4. The bullet-riddled body was recovered from Mendikgere, 2 kilometres from his village. A note found beside the body claimed that he had been eliminated for being a Police informer.
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February - 4 
Maoist threat is reportedly affecting poll campaign in Bolangir District. Sources said except the poll candidates, no star campaigner of any political party is venturing into the area. In the Patnagarh subdivision, most part of which is under Maoist
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Maoist threat is reportedly affecting poll campaign in Bolangir District. Sources said except the poll candidates, no star campaigner of any political party is venturing into the area. In the Patnagarh subdivision, most part of which is under Maoist threat, party workers are facing a tough time with their political bosses insisting them to stay in touch with people since they are not able to visit the area themselves. Sources said parts of Baghmundi, Khaparakhol and Tureikela blocks have been completely inaccessible for politicians. Police said zone-10 area, which comes under Tureikela block, has been a shielded area, with neither big politicians and workers nor police forces venturing there. Lathore, Bagdor, Tankapani and Sanbanjipali villages in the District are being especially feared by contesting candidates as well as Police.
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February - 4 
More than 18,000 militants have laid down arms since 2001 in Assam and more than INR 400 crores has been spent alone on paying incentives to these surrendered militants without achieving desired results, reports The Asian Age. Majority of militants,
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More than 18,000 militants have laid down arms since 2001 in Assam and more than INR 400 crores has been spent alone on paying incentives to these surrendered militants without achieving desired results, reports The Asian Age. Majority of militants, who laid down arms since 2001, did not have any Police cases against them and that militant formation does not deposit all their weapons during the surrender. Security sources said that lucrative incentives and stipend proposed in the surrender policy was encouraging many unemployed youths to join the outfit. Further, even if surrendered militants involved in extortion, land grabbing and other unlawful activities, the incentive was never discontinued.
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February - 4 
Police detected and seized standing opium crops on a 10-acre plot in Hasadi village under the same Nauhatta Police Station area in the Kaimur Hills in the District during a combing operation. "We seized the crops which would be destroyed after gettin
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Police detected and seized standing opium crops on a 10-acre plot in Hasadi village under the same Nauhatta Police Station area in the Kaimur Hills in the District during a combing operation. "We seized the crops which would be destroyed after getting permission from the court," SP Maharaj said. Sources said the State Police HQ, reacting to Intelligence Bureau; inputs had in 2008 alerted the SPs of the State to the cultivation of opium by Maoists on the Indo-Nepal as well as Bihar-Jharkhand borders. Hasadi is situated near Jharkhand border. Hasadi villagers revealed the opium farming had been going on for long. It was after a gap of 18 years that police entered the village on February 4.
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February - 4 
Police on February 4 arrested two inter-state gang members of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) from Patna (Bihar) and recovered FICNs of the face value of INR four lakhs in two bags from their possession, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, Poli
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Police on February 4 arrested two inter-state gang members of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) from Patna (Bihar) and recovered FICNs of the face value of INR four lakhs in two bags from their possession, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a place in Karbigahiya and arrested the two persons allegedly involved in illicit trade of FICN. They were identified as Prabhat Kumar Agrawal from Belaganj in Gaya District and another Prakash Maurya from Aurangabad District.
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February - 4 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) charter of demands to the Central Government include a separate Constitution on the lines of Jammu & Kashmir for Assam, an “Upper House” in the state Assembly and the setting up of a Sup
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) charter of demands to the Central Government include a separate Constitution on the lines of Jammu & Kashmir for Assam, an “Upper House” in the state Assembly and the setting up of a Supreme Court bench.
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants following an encounter in Goalpara District on January 4. One .9-mm pistol, a magazine, 135 live rounds of AK-47 assault rifle ammunition, two grenades and INR 300000 r
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants following an encounter in Goalpara District on January 4. One .9-mm pistol, a magazine, 135 live rounds of AK-47 assault rifle ammunition, two grenades and INR 300000 recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected militant identified as Sanasam David (25) at Langthabal Phuramakhong in Imphal West District on February 4. One pistol along with some live rounds was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected militant identified as Sanasam David (25) at Langthabal Phuramakhong in Imphal West District on February 4. One pistol along with some live rounds was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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February - 4 
SFs arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres identified as ‘Lieutenant’ Ningwon and Rang Mathews from Senapati District.
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SFs arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres identified as ‘Lieutenant’ Ningwon and Rang Mathews from Senapati District.
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February - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) patrol parties seized 23 kilograms heroin, valued around INR 1150 million, near the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar and Ferozepur on February 4, reports The Times of India. While 10 kilograms heroin, worth around INR
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The Border Security Force (BSF) patrol parties seized 23 kilograms heroin, valued around INR 1150 million, near the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar and Ferozepur on February 4, reports The Times of India. While 10 kilograms heroin, worth around INR 500 million in international market, was found near the Ghoga border outpost in Amritsar sector, 13 kilograms contraband was found in Ferozepur sector. The BSF also seized a pistol and a magazine in area falling under Ferozepur sector. The BSF Deputy Inspector General Sanjeev Bhanot said a patrol team spotted some suspicious movement near the border outpost and found a catch of 10 kilograms heroin packets left behind by Pakistani smugglers. Investigations revealed that narcotics smugglers had put a 12 feet long pipe, of five inch diameter, across the border fence to drop packets of heroin on the Indian side. They fled when spotted by the border force.
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February - 4 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) s during search operation planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in East Singhbhum District on February 4, reports IBN Live. The IE
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) s during search operation planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in East Singhbhum District on February 4, reports IBN Live. The IEDs were strategically planted at separate places at Chaukila and Mushabani with an aim to target the Police, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Naresh Kumar said.
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February - 4 
The Rohtas Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered three can bombs meant for ambushing Police vehicles from him in Taradih village of the Kaimur Hills in Rohtas District on February 4, reports The Times of I
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The Rohtas Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered three can bombs meant for ambushing Police vehicles from him in Taradih village of the Kaimur Hills in Rohtas District on February 4, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoist, identified as Babulal Yadav, belongs to Babhantalao village under Nauhatta Police Station area. He was involved in many Maoist operations, Rohtas Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said.
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February - 4 
The Security Force (SF) personnel recovered huge quantities of explosives dumped by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation from a forest in Koraput District in the evening of February 4, reports The Times of India. Ac
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The Security Force (SF) personnel recovered huge quantities of explosives dumped by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation from a forest in Koraput District in the evening of February 4, reports The Times of India. According to Police, at least 282 gelatin sticks each weighing 125 grams, 10 bundles of live wires, 28 tiffin boxes used to make landmines, among other Maoist belongings, were found in a forest under Machhkund Police limits. The explosives were dumped in the forest in a plastic drum.
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February - 4 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 4 arrested a senior member of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political front of the Manipur-based Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA); from the Maidan area in Kolkata, for his alleged
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 4 arrested a senior member of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political front of the Manipur-based Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA); from the Maidan area in Kolkata, for his alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal, reports The Telegraph. Dhiren Singh alias Raghu alias Macha (37), was living in South Kolkata posing as a medical representative, an unnamed senior STF officer said. The Police recovered 30 rounds of live cartridges of 7.62 bore from him. “He was supplying arms and sophisticated communication sets to Maoists for the past two years,” the officer said. “Dhiren is the self-styled captain of the PLA. He had been travelling across West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh for the past three years, with Kolkata as his base, for fixing deals with the Maoists,” an STF source said
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February - 4 
Two accused, involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) smuggling racket, escaped from the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court complex in Poonch District on February 4, without filling surety bonds. Sources said that "It appeared that the accused
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Two accused, involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) smuggling racket, escaped from the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court complex in Poonch District on February 4, without filling surety bonds. Sources said that "It appeared that the accused feared their fresh arrest by Police to go deep into their links with the militants and the accused feared their arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA)’’
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February - 4 
Two engineers, identified as Apus Pothmi and Bonnieface Majaw, were abducted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from West Garo Hills on January 24, were released on February 4, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, the GNLA was under
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Two engineers, identified as Apus Pothmi and Bonnieface Majaw, were abducted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from West Garo Hills on January 24, were released on February 4, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, the GNLA was under pressure from Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the public as well as from the Security Forces who had intensified operations to rescue the officials. Police had earlier said that there was no ransom sought for the release of the officials. Police believe that the GNLA released the officials unharmed due to the protest and condemnation from various quarters.
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February - 4 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Shiekh alias Chotu and Aashiq Hussain Shah, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Adoora village, 35 kilometres from Srinagar, in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kash
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Shiekh alias Chotu and Aashiq Hussain Shah, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Adoora village, 35 kilometres from Srinagar, in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 4. Two AK 47 rifles, two grenades, two mobile phones and 120 AK rounds have been recovered from their possession.
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February - 4 
A law enforcement agency arrested 42 Afghan nationals who were trying to enter Iran illegally. Law enforcers deployed on the Pak-Iran border gate in Taftan town asked the potential illegal immigrants to produce traveling documents, and were taken int
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A law enforcement agency arrested 42 Afghan nationals who were trying to enter Iran illegally. Law enforcers deployed on the Pak-Iran border gate in Taftan town asked the potential illegal immigrants to produce traveling documents, and were taken into custody after they failed to do so. Later, they were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further probe. The personnel also arrested two human traffickers and seized two vehicles being used for ‘transporting’ people across the border
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February - 4 
Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) claimed to have arrested five suspected abductors and recovered three employees of Governor House Sindh during a raid from a house in a forest area in Sakran area of Lasbela District in Balochistan. The recovered abduct
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Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) claimed to have arrested five suspected abductors and recovered three employees of Governor House Sindh during a raid from a house in a forest area in Sakran area of Lasbela District in Balochistan. The recovered abductees were Ejaz Baig, Mohammad Naeem and Mohammad Waseem. They were the residents of New Karachi and were kidnapped on November 12, 2011.
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February - 4 
Kashmir Committee Chairman Maulana Fazlur Rehman on February 4 said that a briefing should be held for Kashmiri leaders to apprise them of the pros and cons of Pakistan’s plan to grant the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India, reported Dawn. Tal
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Kashmir Committee Chairman Maulana Fazlur Rehman on February 4 said that a briefing should be held for Kashmiri leaders to apprise them of the pros and cons of Pakistan’s plan to grant the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India, reported Dawn. Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House after a meeting with the Kashmiri leaders, he said the committee would request the Government to direct the commerce and foreign ministries to brief the Kashmiri leaders on the issue in order to address their apprehensions about enhancing trade relations with India. Rehman said the Kashmiri leaders were of the view that the new policy on trade ties with India would be so devised that the interests of Kashmiris and Pakistan were not hurt, adding the MFN status to India should be granted only after removing reservations of Kashmiri people.
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February - 4 
Parliamentary Kashmir Committee reiterated that it would continue to support the people of Kashmir in their struggle for their right to self-determination. The committee said that Pakistanis and Kashmiris were united on one platform to achieve this o
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Parliamentary Kashmir Committee reiterated that it would continue to support the people of Kashmir in their struggle for their right to self-determination. The committee said that Pakistanis and Kashmiris were united on one platform to achieve this objective. “Pakistan will continue its support for their Kashmiri brethren, who are struggling for their right to self-determination,” the chairman and members of the committee said.
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 18 persons during a search operation in Shinwari area of Landikotal. Landikotal Tehsildar (revenue unit officer) Abdul Nabi confirmed the arrests, although the political administration did not take part in the operation
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 18 persons during a search operation in Shinwari area of Landikotal. Landikotal Tehsildar (revenue unit officer) Abdul Nabi confirmed the arrests, although the political administration did not take part in the operation .
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February - 4 
The house of an alleged militant was demolished in the Mabikhel area
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The house of an alleged militant was demolished in the Mabikhel area
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February - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine suspects, including four cadres of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), including the ‘commander’, Mullah Hakeem, during a raid carried out in Toori Bangash Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial cap
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine suspects, including four cadres of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), including the ‘commander’, Mullah Hakeem, during a raid carried out in Toori Bangash Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 4, reports The Express Tribune. The ‘commander’ was arrested on a tip-off from TTP cadres. Hakeem was involved in over 100 bomb attacks on schools in Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Weapons and jihadi (holy war) literature were recovered from the suspects. The identities of the TTP suspects were not revealed.
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February - 4 
Two civilians were killed and four others, including a TV cameraman, were injured as the Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on protesters in Sibi District on February 4, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the incident took place when scores of
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Two civilians were killed and four others, including a TV cameraman, were injured as the Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on protesters in Sibi District on February 4, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the incident took place when scores of people blocked the National Highway near the bridge over River Nari in Sibi during the wheel-jam strike called by Baloch Republican Party (BRP) condemning the deaths of granddaughter and great granddaughter of Nawab Akbar Bugti during which the SFs opened fire on protesters who refused to open the highway for traffic
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February - 4 
Two Police personnel were killed and another injured in a landmine explosion in Nasirabad District, Police said. The Police personnel, Sher Muhammad Umrani and Hamid Ali Lehri, were on their way to Hussain Bakhsh checkpost when the motorbike they wer
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Two Police personnel were killed and another injured in a landmine explosion in Nasirabad District, Police said. The Police personnel, Sher Muhammad Umrani and Hamid Ali Lehri, were on their way to Hussain Bakhsh checkpost when the motorbike they were riding on hit a landmine. The two died instantly while a passer-by identified as Muhammad Ali sustained injuries
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February - 4 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an eight-year-old boy in Peerokhel area of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 4, reports Daily Times. The boy was carrying a patient along with other family members
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an eight-year-old boy in Peerokhel area of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 4, reports Daily Times. The boy was carrying a patient along with other family members to hospital when the assailants asked them to stop their car. The driver did not stop the vehicle, prompting the attackers to open fire. The boy was killed in the attack.
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February - 4 
At least nine persons were injured as the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) clashed at Government Azam Khan Commerce College in the Khulna District on February 4, reports The Daily Star. Seven of the inju
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At least nine persons were injured as the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) clashed at Government Azam Khan Commerce College in the Khulna District on February 4, reports The Daily Star. Seven of the injured belonged to JCD. Sources said that Principal Prof Abul Bashar Mollah called a meeting at 11:30am to discuss the celebration of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (SM), on February 5. But the BCL activists wanted to organise the occasion by raising fund under its own management while the JCD men opposed it, they said. The two sides locked in an altercation over the issue and at a stage, the activists of the student wings of ruling Awami League (AL) and main opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP) engaged in a clash at noon. The BCL activists also vandalised two roadside shops at Ahsan Ahmed Road
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February - 4 
Three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists were injured in a clash with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Chittagong University on February 4. The injured were third-year computer science and engineering student Sazzadur Rahman, third-year stat
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Three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists were injured in a clash with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Chittagong University on February 4. The injured were third-year computer science and engineering student Sazzadur Rahman, third-year statistics student Mamunuzzaman, and third-year physics student Zahidur Rahman.
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February - 4 
Two bombs were recovered from a classroom of Morhum Sirazul Islam Junior High School at Hapania village of the Chaudanga District on February 4.
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Two bombs were recovered from a classroom of Morhum Sirazul Islam Junior High School at Hapania village of the Chaudanga District on February 4.
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February - 5 
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone is likely to be pressed into service in the Visakhapatnam and other border Districts of Andhra Pradesh to help in intelligence gathering on a real-time basis. The UAV base will be set up at Madurapudi near R
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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone is likely to be pressed into service in the Visakhapatnam and other border Districts of Andhra Pradesh to help in intelligence gathering on a real-time basis. The UAV base will be set up at Madurapudi near Rajahmundry. A senior official of Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), an elite anti-Maoist wing said that about two months back, a UAV was used on an experimental basis in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Chhattisgarh and the results were positive enough for the drone to be introduced in anti-Maoist operations.
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February - 5 
A businessman identified as Rakesh Kumar, who was allegedly abducted by militants on January 19, has been rescued by the Police
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A businessman identified as Rakesh Kumar, who was allegedly abducted by militants on January 19, has been rescued by the Police
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February - 5 
A cadre of Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D) was killed by suspected militants of a rival faction in Churachandpur District. Sources said Gibeon was reportedly abducted by cadres of a rival faction on February 5. It is believed that he was
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A cadre of Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D) was killed by suspected militants of a rival faction in Churachandpur District. Sources said Gibeon was reportedly abducted by cadres of a rival faction on February 5. It is believed that he was killed after being severely beaten up.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘squad leader’, Yudhistir Mahato alias Arjun, was killed on February 5 during an encounter with joint Security Forces (SFs) in Jamtal forest in West Midnapore District. Yudhistir Mahato was killed when S
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘squad leader’, Yudhistir Mahato alias Arjun, was killed on February 5 during an encounter with joint Security Forces (SFs) in Jamtal forest in West Midnapore District. Yudhistir Mahato was killed when SFs purportedly opened retaliatory fire after Maoists attacked them during the combing operation in the area.
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February - 5 
Beheaded body of a villager, identified as Md Jabbar (45), who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres a week ago, was recovered from Garhi More in Jamui District on February 5. On January 30, the villager had been kid
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Beheaded body of a villager, identified as Md Jabbar (45), who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres a week ago, was recovered from Garhi More in Jamui District on February 5. On January 30, the villager had been kidnapped and two others killed by armed Maoists at Milantaand village in the District.
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February - 5 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit area of Bundu District organized a community-policing programme on February 5 to win the confidence of local people. The strategy has been adopted t
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit area of Bundu District organized a community-policing programme on February 5 to win the confidence of local people. The strategy has been adopted to bridge the gap between Security Forces (SFs) and the public, especially youths, who are easily lured by the Maoist cadres. Residents from eight villages of the area were provided agricultural equipment, fogging machine, anti-malaria medicine, medicated mosquito nets, water filter and sports items as part of the civic action programme.
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February - 5 
Continuing factional clash, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadres, identified as one ‘sergeant major’ Thangboi and ‘corporal’ Jackson Kuki, were killed and one injured after NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre
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Continuing factional clash, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadres, identified as one ‘sergeant major’ Thangboi and ‘corporal’ Jackson Kuki, were killed and one injured after NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres attacked a ‘mobile camp’ of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi on the outskirts of Athibung area in Peren District on February 5. M21 rifle and Bolt rifle along with huge cache of ammunition were also recovered from them
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February - 5 
Delhi Police's special team investigating the Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror cell arrested a key ideologue and founding member of the group, identified as Talha Abdali alias Israr, from Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh on February 5, reports The Times of In
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Delhi Police's special team investigating the Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror cell arrested a key ideologue and founding member of the group, identified as Talha Abdali alias Israr, from Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh on February 5, reports The Times of India. Police sources said Israr played a crucial role in motivating many youngsters to join the IM and he may have done some research work in the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He was brought to Delhi on February 6 and produced before a local court. Investigators believe Israr is a close associate of IM boss Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh and after escaping from a Meer Vihar factory in Delhi in November, Yasin Bhatkal had taken shelter at Israr's place. Israr was arrested after his role was revealed during the interrogation of Tariq, who was arrested on February 3. Hindustan Times adds that the IM currently has 'a significant presence'—both in terms of sleeper and active modules—across five states in the country, the interrogation of Tariq has further revealed.
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February - 5 
Indian Mujahideen ideologue Talha Abdali alias Bashir Hasan alias Israr and popularly known as Masterji among its cadres, was a close associate of Safdar Nagori during their Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) days, reports Times of India. It w
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Indian Mujahideen ideologue Talha Abdali alias Bashir Hasan alias Israr and popularly known as Masterji among its cadres, was a close associate of Safdar Nagori during their Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) days, reports Times of India. It was from Nagori, a top leader of SIMI that Talha, arrested by Delhi Police on February 5 from Bara Banki, Uttar Pradesh had learnt the skills to motivate youths. His interrogation has revealed that he had been associated with militant outfits for a long time and knew about the blasts carried out by IM since 2007. After joining Harkat-ul-Ansar, which has now become Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, in 2000, he went to Pakistan for an advanced training. There, interrogators say, he met handlers of Harkat-ul-Ansar, the mother organization of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Sources say they are also trying to verify whether he had met Maulana Masood Azhar in Pakistan, who was freed by the Indian government after the IC-814 hijacking in 1999.
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February - 5 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) report submitted to the Union Home Ministry says that the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), strike force of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been instructed to replenish its ranks and arm the ‘Ja
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) report submitted to the Union Home Ministry says that the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), strike force of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been instructed to replenish its ranks and arm the ‘Jan militia’ to ensure “preservation of battle capabilities of its primary and secondary fighting units”. A review of Left Wing Extremism in 2011, done by the IB has also noted Maoist front activities in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
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February - 5 
Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN), the apex body representing the Kuki people in Nagaland, has condemned, the “cold blooded killing” of two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-khole-Kitovi) cadres in Athibung of Peren District on Febr
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Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN), the apex body representing the Kuki people in Nagaland, has condemned, the “cold blooded killing” of two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-khole-Kitovi) cadres in Athibung of Peren District on February 5. In a statement, the KIN information and publicity ‘secretary’ Richard Haolai said Inpi was “really disappointed” at such incident at the time when whole Nagaland was crying for peace.
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February - 5 
SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre identified as Laishram Sanahan Singh from Loitang Leikinthabi in Imphal West District on February 5.
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SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre identified as Laishram Sanahan Singh from Loitang Leikinthabi in Imphal West District on February 5.
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February - 5 
Special Task Force (STF) arrested Dhudhnath Yadav alias Birin, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Barabar Committee of the CPI-Maoist, near Shahpur under Shahpur Police Station in Patna District, reports The Times of India. The STF sources said that acti
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Special Task Force (STF) arrested Dhudhnath Yadav alias Birin, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Barabar Committee of the CPI-Maoist, near Shahpur under Shahpur Police Station in Patna District, reports The Times of India. The STF sources said that acting on a tip-off the STF team carried out a raid near Shahpur and arrested Yadav from there. Sources said that Yadav was evading arrest for the past 15 years in connection with over 50 cases of extortion and other heinous crimes, lodged with different Police Stations, including Jehanabad, Rajgir and Masaurhi.
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February - 5 
The Bokaro Police launched a massive hunt in an effort to check monetary flow to the Maoists from illegal coal-miners. In the past few days, the Police have seized around 2,200 tons of illegal coal from different places in Chandankyari and Nawadih ar
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The Bokaro Police launched a massive hunt in an effort to check monetary flow to the Maoists from illegal coal-miners. In the past few days, the Police have seized around 2,200 tons of illegal coal from different places in Chandankyari and Nawadih areas of Bokaro District. The Police sources said a large part of the earnings from illegal coal mining went to Maoists. In case the miners defy the diktat of the Maoists, their business operations stopped. "Every year, at least INR 20-30 million goes to the Maoists and other Maoist groups from illegal mining in the area," said a source.
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February - 5 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would get more teeth in the jungle war against the CPI-Maoist with plans to train more than 3,000 imported Belgian shepherds to assist in the operations, reports The Times of India. These dogs are lean, strong
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would get more teeth in the jungle war against the CPI-Maoist with plans to train more than 3,000 imported Belgian shepherds to assist in the operations, reports The Times of India. These dogs are lean, strong and very athletic and can improve anti-Maoist operations tremendously, CRPF Director General K Vijay Kumar told reporters on February 5. He said steps are on to train 70,000 personnel in the latest techniques of jungle warfare. An exclusive training centre on jungle warfare is coming up in Belgaum of Karnataka. Similar training facilities will also come up in Pune (Maharastra) and Gurgaon (Haryana).
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February - 5 
The Kyong (Lotha) Students’ Union (KSU) of Nagaland said the State is not the place for All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), a Assam based militant outfit, to take shelter, reports The Shillong Times. In a press release KSU president Subenth
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The Kyong (Lotha) Students’ Union (KSU) of Nagaland said the State is not the place for All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), a Assam based militant outfit, to take shelter, reports The Shillong Times. In a press release KSU president Subenthung Kithan and vice-president N Amos Humtsoe made it clear that they were against setting up of training camps by the militants at Ralan area in Wokha District of Nagaland.
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February - 5 
A man, dressed as a security guard was detained by the Police and Law Enforcement Agencies from central procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at Wah Cantt in Islamabad. The central procession was carried out from Markazi Jamia Masjid and led by religious s
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A man, dressed as a security guard was detained by the Police and Law Enforcement Agencies from central procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at Wah Cantt in Islamabad. The central procession was carried out from Markazi Jamia Masjid and led by religious scholar Pir Naqeeb-ur-Rehman and others. At the start of the procession, the Special Branch officials detained a suspicious person dressed in security guard uniform and recovered two pistols from his possession.
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February - 5 
A railway track was blown up in the Put Feeder area of Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District on February 5.
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A railway track was blown up in the Put Feeder area of Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District on February 5.
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February - 5 
A truck driver, Ghulam Badshah (45), was shot dead near Ali Town Truck Stand, Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sacchal Police Station. The victim was a resident of Chamra Chowrangi, a slum in Korangi Industrial Area and had reached Ali Town t
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A truck driver, Ghulam Badshah (45), was shot dead near Ali Town Truck Stand, Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sacchal Police Station. The victim was a resident of Chamra Chowrangi, a slum in Korangi Industrial Area and had reached Ali Town to meet his brother, Akbar Shah, who went to a tea stall when he heard the gunshots and found Badshah’s body on return.
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February - 5 
An unidentified man was shot dead in Mawatch Goth area of Baldia within the precincts of Saeedabad Police Station on February 5. The victim appeared to be of Pashtun descent.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Mawatch Goth area of Baldia within the precincts of Saeedabad Police Station on February 5. The victim appeared to be of Pashtun descent.
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February - 5 
One security official was killed while 12 others were injured on February 5 when militants ambushed Security Forces (SFs) in the Shahedano Dhand area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Express Tribune. The milita
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One security official was killed while 12 others were injured on February 5 when militants ambushed Security Forces (SFs) in the Shahedano Dhand area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Express Tribune. The militants detonated a bomb near a military vehicle and then opened fire at the convoy. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 5 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 5 said that the issue of November 26, 2011 NATO attack was referred to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which comprised the chosen representatives and had the backing of the people
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 5 said that the issue of November 26, 2011 NATO attack was referred to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which comprised the chosen representatives and had the backing of the people of Pakistan, reports Dawn. The Committee has finalized its recommendations and now the Joint Sitting of the Parliament would debate on the issue and would make a decision, the decision to be made by chosen representatives would be reflective of the aspirations of the masses, he said. “Gone are the days, when the foreign policy was made by individuals. Now, the policies would be made by the chosen representatives and through the Parliament,” Gilani added. The Prime Minister said the Parliament would debate on all issues and policies including Kashmir policy, nuclear policy, new terms of engagement with United States (US), the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), adding, these policies would have the backing of 180 million people, as they would know that these policies were finalized by their representatives.
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February - 5 
Seven persons were injured in firing between two groups during an Eid Milad-un-Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) procession organised in Kalar Abadi area of Gujranwala District on February 5, reports Express Tribune. The
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Seven persons were injured in firing between two groups during an Eid Milad-un-Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) procession organised in Kalar Abadi area of Gujranwala District on February 5, reports Express Tribune. The clashes were preceded allegedly by provocative slogans raised by some members of the procession organised by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Sunni Tehreek (ST), and Sunni Force.
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February - 5 
Sindh Rangers in coordination with the Police arrested 25 suspects during raids in various localities of Karachi on February 5, reported The News. The Rangers also recovered ammunition and 16 weapons of various calibers. The spokesman of Sindh Ranger
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Sindh Rangers in coordination with the Police arrested 25 suspects during raids in various localities of Karachi on February 5, reported The News. The Rangers also recovered ammunition and 16 weapons of various calibers. The spokesman of Sindh Rangers said that these areas included Surjani, Gadap Town, Mosmaiat Chowk, Gulshan Town and Zamzama-Clifton Town.
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February - 5 
Around 70 former cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) disqualified by United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) barged into the camp on February 5 at PLA’s Dasarathpur-based 6th Division during the distribution of cheques to the PLA cadres un
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Around 70 former cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) disqualified by United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) barged into the camp on February 5 at PLA’s Dasarathpur-based 6th Division during the distribution of cheques to the PLA cadres undergoing voluntary retirement and resorted to vandalism, reports Republica.
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February - 5 
Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Ram Saran Mahat, on February 5 revealed that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) commanders have been seizing cheques issued to the retired People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters, demanding a certain percent
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Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Ram Saran Mahat, on February 5 revealed that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) commanders have been seizing cheques issued to the retired People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters, demanding a certain percentage be paid to the party, reports The Himalayan Times. “We told Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai during today’s meeting and he said...he would find out the truth,” he said, adding that the Maoist leaders were reluctant to discuss the issue.” Talking to reporters following a three-party meeting at Singha Durbar, Mahat claimed that several members of the Special Committee (for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants) have received such complaints on phone.
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February - 5 
Reports that the Minister of Commerce and Supplies, Lekh Raj Bhatta, protesting the report recently submitted by the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) to the Government has announced Far- West bandh for February 10, report Inseconline.org. Speakin
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Reports that the Minister of Commerce and Supplies, Lekh Raj Bhatta, protesting the report recently submitted by the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) to the Government has announced Far- West bandh for February 10, report Inseconline.org. Speaking at a program organized in the capital on February 5, Minister Bhatta, who is also chairperson of Seti Mahakali Rastriya Mukti Morcha (SMRMM), said that the SRC has suggested the name of Kaptad-Karnali State with its capital in Surkhet. However, such a State cannot cover the sentiment of entire Far- West region.
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February - 5 
Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian KD Lal Kantha blamed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) of using the power devolution issues to achieve their political objectives. He said that devolving land and police powers to provinces un
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Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian KD Lal Kantha blamed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) of using the power devolution issues to achieve their political objectives. He said that devolving land and police powers to provinces under the 13th will never solve the national issue of the country and no result can be expected from the measure. He further blamed the western colonial occupation for creating disunity among the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities in order to achieve their political and economic objectives, has said the Tamil National Alliance, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), India and the Sinhala parties in the South prevented amity among the people.
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February - 5 
Opposition and United National Party (UNP) Leader of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the people to rally to safeguard democracy in the country reports Colombo Page. Government has failed to establish democracy, the opposition parties w
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Opposition and United National Party (UNP) Leader of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the people to rally to safeguard democracy in the country reports Colombo Page. Government has failed to establish democracy, the opposition parties would work towards it together with the people. He further stated that democracy; law and order have collapsed in the country while there was no independent police, public service, electoral system or free education and health services. He asserted that democracy plus is the need of hour, which will in turn help to find a solution to 13 plus policy.
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February - 5 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 5 said that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) was the best forum to resolve the national question and asked all parties to participate in the PSC rather than relying on imported solutions and
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 5 said that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) was the best forum to resolve the national question and asked all parties to participate in the PSC rather than relying on imported solutions and foreign influences reports Sunday Observer. The President cautioned against conspiracies and propaganda of terrorists based overseas aimed at destabilizing the motherland. “They hope to achieve in Sri Lanka certain results similar to those in some other countries. The fuel for this struggle in Sri Lanka comes from separatism which is active in foreign lands.” He told the nation that the country would neither benefit by trying to please selfish groups, nor implementing the proposals of extremist groups. The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) has said that all are responsible for this problem. Therefore, we have already started implementing what was in the Commission report. He also addressed various issues like economic and agricultural development along with future challenges and expectations.
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February - 6 
40 live cartridges were recovered in a dustbin only a mile away from the Rashtrapati Bhavan near Rafi Marg on February 6. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered the cartridges during a routine check and has given them to the Delhi Police
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40 live cartridges were recovered in a dustbin only a mile away from the Rashtrapati Bhavan near Rafi Marg on February 6. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered the cartridges during a routine check and has given them to the Delhi Police which has started investigating the matter.
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February - 6 
A fresh offensive against Maoists has been launched in Latehar District from February 6 and it is being led by zonal Inspector General of Police Rezi Dungdung, reports The Telegraph. As many as 15 to 20 companies (about 1500 to 2,000 personnel) of Ce
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A fresh offensive against Maoists has been launched in Latehar District from February 6 and it is being led by zonal Inspector General of Police Rezi Dungdung, reports The Telegraph. As many as 15 to 20 companies (about 1500 to 2,000 personnel) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police are taking part in the operations, Police sources said. The operation follows intelligence input about a large Maoists presence in the area. According to sources, the Security Force personnel had moved deep into the forests in and around Balumath and Manika Police Stations areas. Simultaneous operations are on in Saryu, Kone and Oreya area.
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February - 6 
A joint team of Bihar Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Bheem Bandh forest in Jamui District and neutralised two bunkers late on February 6, reports Zee News. Several
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A joint team of Bihar Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Bheem Bandh forest in Jamui District and neutralised two bunkers late on February 6, reports Zee News. Several Maoist literature and some daily use items were seized during the operation, the Police said adding the Maoists, however, managed to escape.
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February - 6 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found near the home of Khumbongmayum Japan (46), supporter a Communist Party of India (CPI), at Nongada Makha Leikai under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East District on February 6, reports The Sanga
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found near the home of Khumbongmayum Japan (46), supporter a Communist Party of India (CPI), at Nongada Makha Leikai under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East District on February 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 6 
A similar attempt was made by Naga miscreants on forestland in Geleki Reserve Forest in Sivasagar District on February 6.
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A similar attempt was made by Naga miscreants on forestland in Geleki Reserve Forest in Sivasagar District on February 6.
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February - 6 
A step aimed at strengthening various counter-terrorism measures, the Government has decided to operationalise the ambitious National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from March 1. NCTC got the approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) thr
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A step aimed at strengthening various counter-terrorism measures, the Government has decided to operationalise the ambitious National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from March 1. NCTC got the approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) three weeks ago. The operations division of the counter-terrorism body has been given powers to arrest and carry out searches under Section 43 (A) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The NCTC will have the power to requisition services of the elite National Security Guard (NSG), according to the official order. It will integrate intelligence pertaining to terrorism; analyse the same; pursue or mandate other agencies to pursue the different leads; and coordinate with the existing agencies for an effective response. It will also maintain a comprehensive data base of terrorists and their associates, friends, families, and supporters; of terrorist modules and gangs; and of all information pertaining to terrorists.
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February - 6 
A suspected militant was killed during an encounter with a team of Imphal West District commandos near Phayen Don Bosco School on February 6. According to Police sources, a small fire-arm and a hand grenade were recovered from him. More details are a
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A suspected militant was killed during an encounter with a team of Imphal West District commandos near Phayen Don Bosco School on February 6. According to Police sources, a small fire-arm and a hand grenade were recovered from him. More details are awaited.
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February - 6 
According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), K Vijay Kumar, a recent recruitment drive has infused young blood into the para-military force and reduced the average age of the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. “We pla
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According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), K Vijay Kumar, a recent recruitment drive has infused young blood into the para-military force and reduced the average age of the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. “We plan to tap these strengths (age advantage) and set up new training centres across the country to give improved training to our men. We are setting up an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) management training school in Pune, a training of trainers school in Shimla, an intelligence school in Gurgaon, Haryana and a Rapid Action Force training school in Meerut, UP. We are planning to increase the number of battalions from 219 to 225 by increasing General, Mahila, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalions. With this the strength of the force will be 3 lakh [300,000] from the current 2.88 lakhs,” Vijay Kumar said.
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February - 6 
Bihar Police arrested four persons, including two from Jammu and Kashmir, on suspicion of maintaining links with a cross-border terror outfit. The arrests were made near Basmatia village in Araria District near the India-Nepal border on February 6. T
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Bihar Police arrested four persons, including two from Jammu and Kashmir, on suspicion of maintaining links with a cross-border terror outfit. The arrests were made near Basmatia village in Araria District near the India-Nepal border on February 6. The two from Jammu and Kashmir were identified as Siraj Ahmed Butt and Naseer Ahmed hailing from Shopian District. Their accomplice, Mohammed Shahabuddin, now resides in Nepal's Sursani District. The fourth person, Virendra Mandal, belongs to Supaul District of Bihar.
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February - 6 
Director-general of Assam Rifles Rameshwar Roy, on February 6, cautioned the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) against violating ground rules and said action would be taken against those who violated the same. The warnin
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Director-general of Assam Rifles Rameshwar Roy, on February 6, cautioned the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) against violating ground rules and said action would be taken against those who violated the same. The warning came after the NSCN-IM cadres were accused of firing, abduction and intimidation in favour of candidates belonging to the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) during Manipur Assembly elections, held on January 28. Union home minister P. Chidambaram had admitted that the NSCN-IM indulged in kidnapping and other unlawful activities despite holding talks with the Centre.
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February - 6 
GNLA militants fired in the air near Sangsak Police Station in East Garo Hills on February 6.
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GNLA militants fired in the air near Sangsak Police Station in East Garo Hills on February 6.
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February - 6 
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam stated that the NPF and Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidates of Nungba assembly constituency are openly supported by the cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) res
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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam stated that the NPF and Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidates of Nungba assembly constituency are openly supported by the cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) respectively.
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February - 6 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants from the interior areas of Gandacherra, Longtarai valley, Kanchanpur and Amarpur Sub-Divisions have been observed recently. Three armed NLFT squads have been roaming in forests in Dhalai and North
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants from the interior areas of Gandacherra, Longtarai valley, Kanchanpur and Amarpur Sub-Divisions have been observed recently. Three armed NLFT squads have been roaming in forests in Dhalai and North Tripura Districts to recruit tribal youths so that they can regroup and carry out attacks in the run-up to the next Assembly elections. A source in this regard said, “Besides extorting money from the impoverished indigenous people, the NLFT rebels have been recruiting youths promising them that they would get handsome rehabilitation packages after the polls.”
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February - 6 
State Home minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that there are 15-20 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Karnataka and a survey had been taken up to identify their antecedents, reports DNA. The Home minister added that the State
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State Home minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that there are 15-20 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Karnataka and a survey had been taken up to identify their antecedents, reports DNA. The Home minister added that the State has a unit of 500 Police constables and 80 commandos to combat them. He added that another team of commandos was undergoing training. Further, he informed that the office of the head of Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) would be shifted to Karkala from Bangalore
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February - 6 
State Home Minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that those Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who want to surrender would be given a compensation of INR 100,000 and a loan of INR 100,000 from a co-operative society to ensure they are
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State Home Minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that those Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who want to surrender would be given a compensation of INR 100,000 and a loan of INR 100,000 from a co-operative society to ensure they are self-employed. If the Maoists surrender their weapons, the government will pay the worth of the weapons to them.
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February - 6 
Taking a tough posture against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), the State Government has decided to go all out to neutralize the banned outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on February 6 said, “The government h
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Taking a tough posture against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), the State Government has decided to go all out to neutralize the banned outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on February 6 said, “The government has no intention to hold talks with the banned Garo militant oufit.” “Legally, the government cannot negotiate with any banned outfit and if they don’t lay down arms, there will be no other option but to carry out operations to neutralise them,” Lyngdoh added.
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February - 6 
Security Forces arrested two cadres of President faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) from Chingmang area of Senapati District while they were involved in extortion activities in and around Chingmang on February 6. They were identified as Ngamcha K
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Security Forces arrested two cadres of President faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) from Chingmang area of Senapati District while they were involved in extortion activities in and around Chingmang on February 6. They were identified as Ngamcha Kipgen and Paopinsai Kipgen. A large number of documents and extortion slips were recovered from their possession.
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February - 6 
A man was shot dead and 14 others were injured as two rival sectarian groups clashed during Eid Miladun Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) in Mansehra town of Manshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 6, reports
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A man was shot dead and 14 others were injured as two rival sectarian groups clashed during Eid Miladun Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) in Mansehra town of Manshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 6, reports The Express Tribune. The deceased was identified as Muhammad Naseem while, injured include a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and three constables. The City Police quoted Maulana Alhabibul Malik of the Jamaat Ahle Sunnat (JAS) as saying that a group of seminary students of Sunehri Mosque and activists of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) pelted stones at participants of the main procession of Eid Miladun Nabi, which resulted in a clash between the parties.
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February - 6 
A man, identified as Abdul Majeed, (24), was killed in an act of target killing at Mushki Para in Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Karachi on February 6.
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A man, identified as Abdul Majeed, (24), was killed in an act of target killing at Mushki Para in Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Karachi on February 6.
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February - 6 
A report, compiled by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ), said that the drone attacks in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have repeatedly targeted rescuers who rush to the scene of a strike, as well as mourners at sub
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A report, compiled by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ), said that the drone attacks in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have repeatedly targeted rescuers who rush to the scene of a strike, as well as mourners at subsequent funerals. The BIJ report found that at least 50 civilians had been killed in follow-up strikes after they rushed to help those hit by a drone-fired missile. The BIJ estimated that more than 20 other civilians were killed in strikes on funerals. The findings were published on the BIJ’s website as well as in London’s Sunday Times and the New York Times. The bureau’s findings were based on interviews with witnesses to strikes in the rugged region where reporting is often dangerous and difficult. American officials have questioned the accuracy of such claims, alleging that accounts might be concocted by militants or falsely confirmed by residents who fear retaliation. But most other studies of drone strikes have relied on sketchy and often contradictory news reports from Pakistan. The bureau’s investigation, which began last year with a study of civilian casualties, involved interviews with villagers who said they saw strikes, wounded people and relatives of those killed. The bureau counted 260 strikes by Predator and Reaper drones since President Barack Obama took office. It said between 282 and 535 civilians had been ‘credibly reported’ killed in those attacks, including over 60 children. American officials said the number was too high, though they acknowledged that “at least several dozen civilians” had lost their lives ‘inadvertently’ in strikes aimed at militant ‘suspects’.
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February - 6 
A security official, identified as Haq Nawaz, was injured when he stepped on a landmine planted by unidentified militants in Dera Bugti District.
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A security official, identified as Haq Nawaz, was injured when he stepped on a landmine planted by unidentified militants in Dera Bugti District.
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February - 6 
Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 6 demanded the Punjab Government to take to task its officials who allegedly let two firebrand leaders of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) sneak into Islamabad on February 3, 2012 to make provocativ
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Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 6 demanded the Punjab Government to take to task its officials who allegedly let two firebrand leaders of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) sneak into Islamabad on February 3, 2012 to make provocative speeches, reports Dawn. Police sources here said the Interior Ministry had demanded the Punjab Home Department take action against the administration and Police officers of Kamalia and Khanewal who failed to prevent Maulana Mohammad Ahmed Ludhianvi and Maulana Mohammad Khalid Dhillon from leaving their hometowns in violation of restrictions imposed on the leaders of SSP under Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The two sneaky leaders made provocative speeches and displayed hate material and banners at a religious ceremony in Islamabad. According to the sources, the ceremony had been a long tradition and the Margalla Police came to know about the presence of the leaders only because it was there to provide security. It was considered prudent not to incite religious frenzy by arresting them. However, the event was noted in the police station’s daily diary and the senior officers were informed same night about the unexpected presence of the SSP leaders.
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February - 6 
Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the chief of Jama’at-ud Dawa (JuD), on February 6 confessed for the first time about his meeting with al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden and said he studied under the same scholar, named Sheikh bin Baz, who taught Bin Laden and Ay
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Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the chief of Jama’at-ud Dawa (JuD), on February 6 confessed for the first time about his meeting with al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden and said he studied under the same scholar, named Sheikh bin Baz, who taught Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
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February - 6 
Militants fired seven rockets which hit the hangers at a helipad near a paramilitary base in Miramshah town of North Waziristan Agency reports Dawn. The rocket attack was followed by exchange of heavy fire between security personnel and militants in
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Militants fired seven rockets which hit the hangers at a helipad near a paramilitary base in Miramshah town of North Waziristan Agency reports Dawn. The rocket attack was followed by exchange of heavy fire between security personnel and militants in which mortars, rockets and machineguns were used. Militants also attacked several checkpoints in and around Miramshah. Two grandsons of Dawn’s correspondent Pazir Gul were injured when a stray shell hit a room of his house in Miramshah.
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February - 6 
Militants shot dead a man, identified as Habibullah, in the Khuchlak bazaar on the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta
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Militants shot dead a man, identified as Habibullah, in the Khuchlak bazaar on the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta
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February - 6 
Minister of State for Health Sheikh Waqas Akram of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) rubbished the Government’s anti-terrorism efforts “a drama.” He said he knew that a Paighumber-e-Islam Conference planned in Karachi was in fact meant to provide
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Minister of State for Health Sheikh Waqas Akram of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) rubbished the Government’s anti-terrorism efforts “a drama.” He said he knew that a Paighumber-e-Islam Conference planned in Karachi was in fact meant to provide a stage for religious militants to spread venom. In addition, Sahibzada Fazal Karim of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) joined the criticism of the freedom extremists groups enjoyed in the country.
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February - 6 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on February 6 described Kashmir as a cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy, but called for a need to resolve the dispute "through diplomacy and dialogue" as his country "cannot afford wars in the 21st century'', r
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on February 6 described Kashmir as a cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy, but called for a need to resolve the dispute "through diplomacy and dialogue" as his country "cannot afford wars in the 21st century'', reports Times of India. Gilani was addressing a gathering in Islamabad to mark Pakistan's Kashmir Solidarity Day that has been observed since 1990 to keep the issue in public discourse and call for implementation of United Nations (UN) resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and a plebiscite in the region. "Four wars have already been fought over the issue of Kashmir and the region remains a flashpoint. However, in the 21st century, we cannot afford any more wars," Gilani said. He also said that Pakistan wants to resolve the matter through "dialogue, diplomacy, prudent policy and national consensus". But he maintained that Pakistan remains "committed to continue moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir''."The whole nation, including all the political parties, is united on the cause of Kashmir,'' he said. Gilani referred to his meeting with PM Manmohan Singh in Maldives in November 2011 and said the two sides had agreed to discuss all core issues, including Kashmir.
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February - 6 
Security Forces pounded militant hideouts with jet fighters, killing at least 15 and injuring eight militants in Khadezai, Mamozai and Torsamant areas of Upper Orakzai sub-division in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Fe
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Security Forces pounded militant hideouts with jet fighters, killing at least 15 and injuring eight militants in Khadezai, Mamozai and Torsamant areas of Upper Orakzai sub-division in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 6.
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February - 6 
The Army on February 6 claimed to have made major progress in Operation Azmari Ghero launched in November 2011 in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) after clearing the snow-covered Jogi Mountains and severing a vital supply r
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The Army on February 6 claimed to have made major progress in Operation Azmari Ghero launched in November 2011 in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) after clearing the snow-covered Jogi Mountains and severing a vital supply route to militants in North Waziristan Agency, reported Dawn. “Jogi Mountains, which were being used by militants as their hideout, have been captured and the area is well defended,” an Army Officer said after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani visited troops in Kurram Agency. This was one of the most intensely carried out recent operations in which 69 troops, including five officers, and about 160 militants, including foreigners, were killed. “The terrorists fought pitched battles because it was one of their important lairs and served as an important link between Tirah valley in Khyber Agency and North Waziristan,” the officer said, adding, that North Waziristan had now been cut off from three sides.
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February - 6 
The level of corruption in Police departments is evident by studying the number of officers charged for corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in 2011 which do not include the number of complaints filed against the Police or cases which could not be p
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The level of corruption in Police departments is evident by studying the number of officers charged for corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in 2011 which do not include the number of complaints filed against the Police or cases which could not be pursued, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to The Express Tribune, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Inquiry and Inspection Sultan Haneef Orakzai stated that in 2011, 219 corruption cases were registered against police officers which resulted in penalties for 105 officials. “Corruption is not just limited to KP, but is endemic to the entire country.” Low-ranking Police officials are found to be the primary culprits in a large number of cases. In 2010, 237 officers faced corruption charges. Orakzai said a total of 166 corruption cases were reported in Peshawar, 22 in Mardan, 14 in Hazara, 12 in Bannu, 10 in Kohat, eight in Malakand and five in Dera Ismail Khan in 2010.
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February - 6 
The Supreme Court on February 6 rejected a report by the Inspector General of Sindh Police on the killing of lawmaker Mir Bakhtiar Domki’s wife and daughter at Ghazi Flyover in Karachi and ordered IGP to arrest the killers, reports Daily Times. Expre
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The Supreme Court on February 6 rejected a report by the Inspector General of Sindh Police on the killing of lawmaker Mir Bakhtiar Domki’s wife and daughter at Ghazi Flyover in Karachi and ordered IGP to arrest the killers, reports Daily Times. Expressing concern over the brutal killings on January 30, a three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, observed that it was one of the most sensitive incidents, having its own repercussions as the Balochistan situation was worsening day by day. Hearing a suo motu notice, the court observed that the incident had resulted in unrest in Balochistan as the general public observed complete shutter-down strike in the province. There was hue and cry for the reasons that innocent female family members of Mir Bakhtiar Domki were murdered.
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February - 6 
The Supreme Court, accepting a plea of Attorney General of Pakistan Maulvi Anwarul Haq, granted more time to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) to file their reports on the law and order situation in Balochistan. A t
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The Supreme Court, accepting a plea of Attorney General of Pakistan Maulvi Anwarul Haq, granted more time to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) to file their reports on the law and order situation in Balochistan. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, heard the petition filed by the Balochistan High Court Bar Association (BHCBA) against the incidents of target killing, kidnapping for ransom and the overall poor law and order situation in the province. During the hearing, in pursuance of the court’s earlier order of January 27, Balochistan Advocate General Amanullah Kunrani submitted a daily situation report and claimed no privilege or confidentiality for the same.
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February - 6 
Thomas Durkin, an attorney for Raja Lahrasib Khan, a Pakistani-born American taxi driver accused of attempting to send money to al Qaeda, said on February 6 that his client will change his plea to guilty, reported Dawn. Khan’s lawyer said his client
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Thomas Durkin, an attorney for Raja Lahrasib Khan, a Pakistani-born American taxi driver accused of attempting to send money to al Qaeda, said on February 6 that his client will change his plea to guilty, reported Dawn. Khan’s lawyer said his client would change his plea in court after reaching an agreement with federal prosecutors. Khan is charged with attempting to provide material aid to terrorism by sending cash to the al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri.
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February - 6 
Three gas pipelines were blown up in the Loti field area of Dera Bugti District, disrupting gas supply to the Loti purification plant, reports Dawn. According to Police, suspected militants had planted explosives near the three pipelines and detonate
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Three gas pipelines were blown up in the Loti field area of Dera Bugti District, disrupting gas supply to the Loti purification plant, reports Dawn. According to Police, suspected militants had planted explosives near the three pipelines and detonated them by remote control.
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February - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two people, identified as Fayyaz Ahmed and Kashmir Khan, at a roadside barbershop in Naushki District on February 6, reported Daily Times. Police said Ahmed and Khan were in the shop when the assailants riding a moto
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two people, identified as Fayyaz Ahmed and Kashmir Khan, at a roadside barbershop in Naushki District on February 6, reported Daily Times. Police said Ahmed and Khan were in the shop when the assailants riding a motorbike opened fired on them killing them on the spot.
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February - 6 
Chief of the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) Nanda Kishore Pun, on February 6, down-played the controversy over the seizure of cheques and identity cards by the commanders from outgoing PLA members in some cantonments saying it is an "internal
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Chief of the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) Nanda Kishore Pun, on February 6, down-played the controversy over the seizure of cheques and identity cards by the commanders from outgoing PLA members in some cantonments saying it is an "internal matter" of the party. However, Pun did not deny the news reports that the commanders seized the cheques from the voluntarily retiring combatants saying that they must pay 40 percent of the financial package to the party.
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February - 6 
Coming down heavily on the Government and the ruling UCPN-M leadership, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on February 6 issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Government and the Maoist party to make tan
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Coming down heavily on the Government and the ruling UCPN-M leadership, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on February 6 issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Government and the Maoist party to make tangible progress in the peace process and to end obstruction in constitution writing as per the November 1, 2011 seven-point deal,
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February - 6 
The Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai, has sent a formal letter to the Ministry of Defence instructing it to start the process of integrating former PLA fighters into the Nepal Army (NA), reports Kantipuronline. The official instruction comes in the
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The Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai, has sent a formal letter to the Ministry of Defence instructing it to start the process of integrating former PLA fighters into the Nepal Army (NA), reports Kantipuronline. The official instruction comes in the wake of mounting pressure from opposition parties to take forward the integration process.
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February - 6 
Young Communist League (YCL) and disqualified cadres padlocked the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) party offices in nine Districts in the far-western region, demanding same assistance package provided to the voluntarily retiring PLA
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Young Communist League (YCL) and disqualified cadres padlocked the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) party offices in nine Districts in the far-western region, demanding same assistance package provided to the voluntarily retiring PLA members and those being integrated with the Nepal Army (NA).
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February - 6 
Police arrested an activist of ICS and seized few books on Islamic literature and CDs from his home at Bagadi Uttar village under Sadar sub-district in the Chandpur District, writes The Independent. The arrested activist was identified as Mohammad Ho
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Police arrested an activist of ICS and seized few books on Islamic literature and CDs from his home at Bagadi Uttar village under Sadar sub-district in the Chandpur District, writes The Independent. The arrested activist was identified as Mohammad Hossain (25).
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February - 6 
The Police arrested 15 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the Dhaka City's Mirpur area on February 6, reports The Daily Star. Kazi Wazed Ali, officer-in-charge of Mirpur Police Station, told that around 500 ICS activists brought out a proc
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The Police arrested 15 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the Dhaka City's Mirpur area on February 6, reports The Daily Star. Kazi Wazed Ali, officer-in-charge of Mirpur Police Station, told that around 500 ICS activists brought out a procession marking their founding anniversary and a running battle started between protestors and Police when the activists attempted to block a road but were thwarted by law enforcers.
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February - 6 
In a move for future solidarity, the Government of Sri Lanka on February 6 implemented a programme to make Sri Lanka trilingual and every child of the country should learn Sinhala, Tamil and English to accomplish this mission reports Daily News. Spea
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In a move for future solidarity, the Government of Sri Lanka on February 6 implemented a programme to make Sri Lanka trilingual and every child of the country should learn Sinhala, Tamil and English to accomplish this mission reports Daily News. Speaking in Tamil, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa pointed out that he has never forgotten the Motherland though a certain segment is engaged in a futile attempt to deter the ongoing development drive by resorting to various tactics.
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February - 6 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on February 6 said that the Government is telling one thing to India and another thing to Sri Lanka regarding a solution to the ethnic problem and accused the Government of not finalizing
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on February 6 said that the Government is telling one thing to India and another thing to Sri Lanka regarding a solution to the ethnic problem and accused the Government of not finalizing a date for discussions with the TNA, reports Colombo Page. He restated that a fair political solution was a pre-condition for the reconciliation, equity and peace of the country and therefore, TNA is demanding self-Government. The statement came after the incident when Government Spokesman and Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella accused the TNA of dragging its feet without making a final commitment.
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February - 6 
The scepticism over the implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) still persist in the minds of various political parties. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that regardless of the statements by President Mahinda Rajapaksa
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The scepticism over the implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) still persist in the minds of various political parties. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that regardless of the statements by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the recommendations made by the LLRC, has not yet been implemented. The LLRC in its report released to public in December 2011 recommended several measures to achieve national reconciliation.
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February - 6 
United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake calls on the Government to implement the recommendations made by the LLRC without delay, Colombo Page reported on February 7. He added that Government needed political consensus on it and
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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake calls on the Government to implement the recommendations made by the LLRC without delay, Colombo Page reported on February 7. He added that Government needed political consensus on it and implementing the LLRC recommendations were more important than trying to re-convene an All Party Conference to discuss the ethnic issue.
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February - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as Chiranjit Mahato alias Nirmal Mahato alias Lambu and his wife Anima Mahato alias Usha, surrendered to the West Midnapore District Police on February 7, reports The Times of India. C
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as Chiranjit Mahato alias Nirmal Mahato alias Lambu and his wife Anima Mahato alias Usha, surrendered to the West Midnapore District Police on February 7, reports The Times of India. Chiranjit had first joined the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in 2008. He was later picked up for the Maoist squad. He primarily operated in Madhupur and Kanta Pahari area of Lalgarh. Anima was part of the armed group led by Badal.
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February - 7 
About 25 suspected cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), stalled the ongoing construction work of Tahley diversion on the Garhwa-Daltonganj road and shut down a brick
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About 25 suspected cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), stalled the ongoing construction work of Tahley diversion on the Garhwa-Daltonganj road and shut down a brick kiln located near the Tahley river in Garhwa District on February 7, reports The Times of India. At both places, the TPC cadres assaulted the persons engaged in work. They also robbed of six cell phones from the labourers.
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February - 7 
Acting on a tip-off, a team comprising Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers conducted a combing operation in Tekguda forest in Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on February 7 and recovered a huge Communist Party o
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Acting on a tip-off, a team comprising Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers conducted a combing operation in Tekguda forest in Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on February 7 and recovered a huge Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) explosive dump, reports Hindustan Times. The recoveries include 12 electronic detonators, seven gelatine sticks, more than 30 metres of codex wire and electric wires used in landmine blast. Maoist literature, posters, banners and leaflets were also recovered from the spot.
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February - 7 
An armed Naga group, comprising 50 persons, reportedly attempted to encroach on forestland at Tiru hills forest reserve in Jorhat District on February 7, reports The Sangai Express. The armed Naga militants are suspected to be from Nationalist Social
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An armed Naga group, comprising 50 persons, reportedly attempted to encroach on forestland at Tiru hills forest reserve in Jorhat District on February 7, reports The Sangai Express. The armed Naga militants are suspected to be from Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).
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February - 7 
Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found out that Haroon Naik, arrested on February 1 for 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an “inspirational” lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osam
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Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found out that Haroon Naik, arrested on February 1 for 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an “inspirational” lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack. Naik, who is alleged to have used hawala channels to fund the triple blasts here last year, was also known to Sheikh Omar, the killer of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, and Aftab Ansari, the mastermind of 2002 American Center attack in Kolkata, top Maharashtra ATS sources said on February 7.
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February - 7 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has been trying to create division among the Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) members, while making efforts to increase its own strength,
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has been trying to create division among the Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) members, while making efforts to increase its own strength,
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February - 7 
Assam Rifles arrested six cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) during the raid of a house of one ‘major’ Yimkachang of NSCN-IM at Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung District, on February 7. Three .22 revolvers and two pistols we
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Assam Rifles arrested six cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) during the raid of a house of one ‘major’ Yimkachang of NSCN-IM at Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung District, on February 7. Three .22 revolvers and two pistols were seized from them. The arrestees were identified as Aluba Ao, Zulu, Among Imchen, Atiba, Wati Lkr and Imli Nochet.
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February - 7 
Cadres of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) who are under Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement were assaulted for extortion and later handed over to security personnel by locals of Moirangpurel village in Imphal East District on February 7, reports
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Cadres of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) who are under Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement were assaulted for extortion and later handed over to security personnel by locals of Moirangpurel village in Imphal East District on February 7, reports Kanglaonline. They have been identified as Haoupu, Helin, Sanboi, and Ng Thang.
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February - 7 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has sought assistance from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to tackle the evolving Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State, reports The Times of India.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has sought assistance from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to tackle the evolving Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State, reports The Times of India.
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February - 7 
Dimapur Police arrested two persons, identified as Smasul Haque and Krishna Dutta, while they were collecting illegal tax from traders at New Market at the behest of “underground elements” on February 7. A total of INR 163, 640 of the collected amoun
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Dimapur Police arrested two persons, identified as Smasul Haque and Krishna Dutta, while they were collecting illegal tax from traders at New Market at the behest of “underground elements” on February 7. A total of INR 163, 640 of the collected amount was recovered from their possession.
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February - 7 
GNLA on February 7 said that it wants talks on a separate State for the Garos only with New Delhi and not the Meghalaya Government, reports The Assam Tribune. If the talks failed, it would make the outfit raise the issue in the United Nations Indigen
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GNLA on February 7 said that it wants talks on a separate State for the Garos only with New Delhi and not the Meghalaya Government, reports The Assam Tribune. If the talks failed, it would make the outfit raise the issue in the United Nations Indigenous Peoples Forum in New York. The outfit has reacted sharply to Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh’s press statement in Shillong on February 6 wherein he had announced the Government’s decision not to hold talks with the GNLA. The political secretary of the GNLA, Bikdot Nikjang Marak, called up media persons to strongly criticise Lyngdoh’s statement.
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In a massive joint combing operation in Jamui Hills area, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Armed Police personnel neutralised three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunkers, recovered nearly t
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In a massive joint combing operation in Jamui Hills area, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Armed Police personnel neutralised three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunkers, recovered nearly two tonnes of explosives and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from Narkol village and adjoining areas under Barhat Police Station in Jamui District on February 7 and February 8. Deputy Inspector General, CRPF, Umesh Kumar told The Times of India on phone that though Maoist had left the area after coming to know of Police advancing towards their hideout, 13 rifles, 500 detonators, hundreds of Improvised Explosive Devices, 13 magazines of INSAS rifles, ladies garments, 700 woollen blankets, over 100 plastic sheets used for making makeshift homes, a large number of condoms, Sintex water tank, sewing machine, beer bottles, utensils and ration were recovered by the Force
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February - 7 
In a suspected factional clash, two cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) were killed and another got severely injured near Hotel Kent in Dimapur on February 7. While the slain cadres were identified as Wangkei and ‘ca
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In a suspected factional clash, two cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) were killed and another got severely injured near Hotel Kent in Dimapur on February 7. While the slain cadres were identified as Wangkei and ‘captain’ Wanbon, the injured cadre was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Nyamsai. According to Police, the three NSCN-K cadres were fired upon by unidentified assailants just after they checked out of the hotel.
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February - 7 
In an email press release named Framework of the Skeleton of Boroland by Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to Times of Assam, the militant formation demanded that Boroland State should have a Legislative Assembly w
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In an email press release named Framework of the Skeleton of Boroland by Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to Times of Assam, the militant formation demanded that Boroland State should have a Legislative Assembly with as high as 90% of the total seats of the Legislative Assembly and 100% of parliamentary seats reserved only for Tribal people. The proposed break up was as follows, 70% of the total seats of the Boroland Legislative Assembly reserved for Bodos, Koch-Rajbangshi community would be recognized as the Scheduled Tribes and 10% seats for them, 5% for the Rabha Community, 5% for the Adivasis, making a total of 90% reserved for Tribals. The press release stated to give a 5% reservation to non-tribal indigenous people out of sympathy and the rest of seats are nominated by the President of India on the consent of the Boroland Government from the unrepresented communities.
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February - 7 
Mumbai Police arrested two Jharkhand-based persons for carrying FICNs amounting to 119,000 from Kika Street in Bhuleshwar area, reports DNA. The arrested persons were identified as Muzammil Shaikh (32) and Zaharul Shaikh (20)
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Mumbai Police arrested two Jharkhand-based persons for carrying FICNs amounting to 119,000 from Kika Street in Bhuleshwar area, reports DNA. The arrested persons were identified as Muzammil Shaikh (32) and Zaharul Shaikh (20)
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February - 7 
Normal life in Kashmir valley remained affected in response to a General Strike call given by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) ‘chairman’ Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The General Strike was called to protest against illegal shifting of detain
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Normal life in Kashmir valley remained affected in response to a General Strike call given by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) ‘chairman’ Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The General Strike was called to protest against illegal shifting of detainees lodged in various jails and detention centers across the State to jails outside the State.
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February - 7 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi held a formal reception programme for 51 members of the Naga National Council (NNC) who had joined its fold on February 7. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi ‘president’ Khole, welcoming the “new comrades”, said that although it was the usual norms
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi held a formal reception programme for 51 members of the Naga National Council (NNC) who had joined its fold on February 7. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi ‘president’ Khole, welcoming the “new comrades”, said that although it was the usual norms for revolutionary groups to oppose one another, it should not continue forever. He said it was his dream that Nagas would all merge together under one banner someday.
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February - 7 
Recent surrender of 15-year-old tribal, Kursinge Divya alias Bharatakka, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Adilabad District has made anti-Maoist Security Forces (SF’s) suspicious of Maoists activating ‘sleepers' in order to bui
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Recent surrender of 15-year-old tribal, Kursinge Divya alias Bharatakka, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Adilabad District has made anti-Maoist Security Forces (SF’s) suspicious of Maoists activating ‘sleepers' in order to build an alternative communication network. According to sources, the Maoists used to stage cultural programmes with revolutionary overtones in ashram schools located in remote villages in the Mangi forests. Apparently, the aim was to mentally prepare tribal children to join the underground stream when required to do so in future. The Police perceive Divya to be one of the ‘sleepers' to have been activated about six months back. Her handler Laxman, a member of the Mangi dalam (action squad), had assigned her the rather innocuous task of collecting information on the public meeting of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president, N. Chandrababu Naidu. Under the activated ‘sleeper' set-up, cadres like Divya are meant to report personally to respective handlers despite the risks involved. The Police is reportedly trying to unravel any other aspect that may be connected with the ‘sleeper network' activation.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 7 arrested three civilians from three different places of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong Districts for supplying SIM cards to the militant outfit Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT). The arrested persons were identified
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 7 arrested three civilians from three different places of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong Districts for supplying SIM cards to the militant outfit Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT). The arrested persons were identified as Mohammad Jakir Hussain (30) of Islampatti in Nagoan District, Narayan Prasad (45) of Rong Tara near Bamoni under Dokmoka Police Station (PS) in Karbi Anglong District and Bhugeswar Teron (35) of Singnargaon Ripilangso Thedong area under Dokmoka PS in the same District.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a sophisticated pistol with one magazine and eight rounds at the behest of the arrested Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi from Kanuiyan forest area of Poonch District on February 7. SPO Rafi was ar
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a sophisticated pistol with one magazine and eight rounds at the behest of the arrested Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi from Kanuiyan forest area of Poonch District on February 7. SPO Rafi was arrested recently on charges of espionage and helping militants in carrying out their activities.
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February - 7 
Security Forces reportedly arrested three (NSCN-K) cadres in Zunheboto District on February 7.
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Security Forces reportedly arrested three (NSCN-K) cadres in Zunheboto District on February 7.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Thouchom Arun Kumar, from Thoubal District on February 7
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SFs arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Thouchom Arun Kumar, from Thoubal District on February 7
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February - 7 
SFS recovered a Chinese hand grenade and a detonator from bushes at Kairang Chingya under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District.
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SFS recovered a Chinese hand grenade and a detonator from bushes at Kairang Chingya under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District.
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February - 7 
Special Operation Group (SOG) busted an inter-state fake currency racket on February 7 and arrested three persons from Ahmedabad. The team also seized 200 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with denomination of Rs 1,000. The FICNs were allegedly broug
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Special Operation Group (SOG) busted an inter-state fake currency racket on February 7 and arrested three persons from Ahmedabad. The team also seized 200 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with denomination of Rs 1,000. The FICNs were allegedly brought in from West Bengal. The detainees have been identified as Noor Islam Sikander Sheikh, Riyauddin Shaukat Ali Sheikh and Babar Anish Sheikh, all from Malda Tehsil in West Bengal. The alleged mastermind, Santu alias Mohun Rehman Sheikh of Malda, is reportedly hiding in West Bengal.
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February - 7 
State Election Commissioner Neela Satyanarayan on February 7 said in a press release, "A total of 65 per cent voting was recorded in the State. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Gadchiroli District recorded 67 per cent voting." Polling was b
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State Election Commissioner Neela Satyanarayan on February 7 said in a press release, "A total of 65 per cent voting was recorded in the State. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Gadchiroli District recorded 67 per cent voting." Polling was being conducted in Maharashtra for 27 Zilla Parishads (ZPs) (district level local self-Government institution) and 305 Panchayat Samitis (PS) (block level local self-Government institution).
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February - 7 
State Police was engaged in a gun battle with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at the outskirts of Napha Apal in East Garo Hills on February 7 while conducting an operation. “Six militants managed to escape but police recovered one gren
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State Police was engaged in a gun battle with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at the outskirts of Napha Apal in East Garo Hills on February 7 while conducting an operation. “Six militants managed to escape but police recovered one grenade, six empty cases of AK 47 rifles and several demands notes from the spot,” the sources informed while adding that no one was injured in the encounter.
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February - 7 
The Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 7, involved in the abduction of a businessman Vijay Nayak, when he was returning from Konch area on February 01, in Gaya District, reports IBNS. The arrested Mao
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The Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 7, involved in the abduction of a businessman Vijay Nayak, when he was returning from Konch area on February 01, in Gaya District, reports IBNS. The arrested Maoists are identified as Raja Yadav, Taniklal Yadav, Budhan Yadav and Katlu Sav who are involved in Maoist related activities like weapon loot and abductions.
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February - 7 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on February 7 said that despite alarming escalation in Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) violence in Jharkhand, no serious effort has been made by the State Government to deal with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on February 7 said that despite alarming escalation in Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) violence in Jharkhand, no serious effort has been made by the State Government to deal with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports Oneindia.in quoting PTI. In a letter to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, Chidambaram said Jharkhand became the most affected State in Naxal violence in 2011 and the situation there was a "major cause for concern". He asked Munda to galvanise the State Police leadership to take more pro-active steps. "Anti-Naxal operations in 2011 have been unfortunately ineffective. No serious efforts appear to have been made to launch a counter offensive when security forces personnel were killed by the CPI (Maoist)," Chidambaram said in the recent letter. Further, Jharkhand is the only LWE-affected State which has reported more snatching of arms in 2011 compared to the previous year. "Two top CPI (Maoist) leaders - Prashanto Bose alias Kishan da and Mihir Besra - are very active in the State, according to intelligence reports," the letter said. Chidambaram told Munda that the increase in Maoist activities were manifested by the alarming increase in the number of 'Jan Adalats' (so called people's courts) - 53 in 2011 compared to 25 in 2010. Through these Jan Adalats, the extremists have created a wave of terror amongst the people by publicly punishing those who 'disobey' their 'writ' in the State, he said.
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February - 7 
United Democratic Party (UDP) president and former State chief minister, Donkupar Roy, on February 7, called upon the State Government to explore all the possible means for restoring peace including calling the GNLA for talks
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United Democratic Party (UDP) president and former State chief minister, Donkupar Roy, on February 7, called upon the State Government to explore all the possible means for restoring peace including calling the GNLA for talks
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February - 7 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on February 7 sharply criticized the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam for “repeatedly accusing” the outfit of interfering at the recent Manipur assembly polls, which it vehemently denied.
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on February 7 sharply criticized the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam for “repeatedly accusing” the outfit of interfering at the recent Manipur assembly polls, which it vehemently denied.
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February - 7 
A group of men claiming to be members of an ‘Intelligence Agency’ took into custody four armed activists of the Jama’at-ud –Dawa (JuD) detained by Rawalpindi Police on February 7, reported Dawn. The four men brandishing weapons were on a double-cabin
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A group of men claiming to be members of an ‘Intelligence Agency’ took into custody four armed activists of the Jama’at-ud –Dawa (JuD) detained by Rawalpindi Police on February 7, reported Dawn. The four men brandishing weapons were on a double-cabin vehicle which was intercepted by Police at an Army-Police picket on Airport Road a few minutes before the convoy of an Iranian dignitary was to pass through the area. Two of the suspects were identified as Azhar and Qadhafi.
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February - 7 
A press release issued by the JuD in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh stated that the arrangements for Difa-e-Pakistan conference were in full swing and central leaders of JuD have reached Karachi. Difa-e-Pakistan Council, a coalition of part
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A press release issued by the JuD in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh stated that the arrangements for Difa-e-Pakistan conference were in full swing and central leaders of JuD have reached Karachi. Difa-e-Pakistan Council, a coalition of parties and individuals including JuD, Awami Muslim League (AML), Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI), Jama’at Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP), and other religious parties, excluding Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), is holding the conference scheduled to be held on February 12, 2012 near the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum on Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road in Karachi to pressurize the Government not to restore NATO supply.
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February - 7 
A security guard of a bank was injured and 20 shops damaged in a bomb blast in front of a bank in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta. “It was a big blast. The bomb was planted beneath the power generator of a private bank,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG-o
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A security guard of a bank was injured and 20 shops damaged in a bomb blast in front of a bank in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta. “It was a big blast. The bomb was planted beneath the power generator of a private bank,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG-operations) Nazir Kurd said. “It appears to be a terrorist act,” DIG Kurd said, adding that about 10kg explosives were used in the blast. No one claimed responsibility for the blast.
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February - 7 
Defense Minister Ahmad Mukhtar said on February 7 that Pakistan should reopen its Afghan border crossings to NATO supplies after negotiating a better deal with the coalition, reported Daily Times. Pakistan closed the crossings over two months ago in
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Defense Minister Ahmad Mukhtar said on February 7 that Pakistan should reopen its Afghan border crossings to NATO supplies after negotiating a better deal with the coalition, reported Daily Times. Pakistan closed the crossings over two months ago in response to November 26, 2011 American air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers at two border posts. The closure has forced the United States (US) to spend six times the money to send supplies to Afghanistan through alternative routes. The Defense Minister said that the Government should negotiate new “terms and conditions” with NATO, then reopen the border.
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February - 7 
Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 7 announced to set up a separate investigation elite unit and prosecution wing in Islamabad Police for speedy probe into cases and trial of criminals through collection of strong evidences agains
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Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 7 announced to set up a separate investigation elite unit and prosecution wing in Islamabad Police for speedy probe into cases and trial of criminals through collection of strong evidences against them, reports Daily Times. He made this announcement in Islamabad while addressing a passing-out parade of 15th lower course batch of Islamabad Police. Islamabad.
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February - 7 
Five persons, including a security official, were injured in a bomb blast near a flourmill in Rabee Bairon area in Notal Police Station jurisdiction of Naseerabad District on February 7, reported Daily Times. Notal Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam
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Five persons, including a security official, were injured in a bomb blast near a flourmill in Rabee Bairon area in Notal Police Station jurisdiction of Naseerabad District on February 7, reported Daily Times. Notal Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Mustafa said that unidentified militants had planted an explosive device to a motorcycle and detonated the device with a remote control. As a result, five men, including a security official, were wounded, the police official said.
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February - 7 
Five persons, including activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) the Awami National Party (ANP), and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in separate incidents of target killings in various parts of Karachi on February 7,
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Five persons, including activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) the Awami National Party (ANP), and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in separate incidents of target killings in various parts of Karachi on February 7,
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February - 7 
In addition, Mansehra Police booked 12 clerics on charges of instigating people to create law and order during Eid Miladun Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) procession on February 6, 2012.
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In addition, Mansehra Police booked 12 clerics on charges of instigating people to create law and order during Eid Miladun Nabi (celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad) procession on February 6, 2012.
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February - 7 
In the first incident, PPP activists Daad Rehman and Soomar were killed while six passers-by, including two women, injured when two militants hurled a hand grenade at a PPP office on Faqeer Muhammad Dura Khan Road in the Kalakot area of Lyari. Invest
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In the first incident, PPP activists Daad Rehman and Soomar were killed while six passers-by, including two women, injured when two militants hurled a hand grenade at a PPP office on Faqeer Muhammad Dura Khan Road in the Kalakot area of Lyari. Investigators termed the attack on the PPP office part of targeted violence.
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February - 7 
In the fourth incident, a local leader of the ASWJ, identified as Qari Asghar, was shot dead in the Surjani Town Police limits.
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In the fourth incident, a local leader of the ASWJ, identified as Qari Asghar, was shot dead in the Surjani Town Police limits.
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February - 7 
In the second incident, an ANP leader, identified as Gul Zaman, was shot dead by two assailants at Lasbela Chowk in Jamshed Quarters while he was sitting in a hotel. He was the President of his party’s office in Jamshed Quarters.
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In the second incident, an ANP leader, identified as Gul Zaman, was shot dead by two assailants at Lasbela Chowk in Jamshed Quarters while he was sitting in a hotel. He was the President of his party’s office in Jamshed Quarters.
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February - 7 
In the third incident of target killing, Afsaar Khan was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Peerabad Police limits. Police said that the victim was a labourer and had no affiliation with any group.
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In the third incident of target killing, Afsaar Khan was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Peerabad Police limits. Police said that the victim was a labourer and had no affiliation with any group.
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February - 7 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on February 7 launched a crackdown on unregistered seminaries in Peshawar and arrested 100 madrassa students belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Afghan Taliban in one such raid on Jamia Zuberia in Yakatut a
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on February 7 launched a crackdown on unregistered seminaries in Peshawar and arrested 100 madrassa students belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Afghan Taliban in one such raid on Jamia Zuberia in Yakatut area, Police said. The Police resorted to teargas shelling after local residents protested the raid and the arrests, witnesses said, adding that the arrested Taliban included Pakistanis and Afghan nationals.
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February - 7 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 45 suspects and recovered arms from their possession during midnight search operation in different areas of Karachi. The first operation was conducted by Docks Police, which cordoned of Machcha
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 45 suspects and recovered arms from their possession during midnight search operation in different areas of Karachi. The first operation was conducted by Docks Police, which cordoned of Machchar Colony, Muhammadi Colony and its surrounding areas. They detained seven suspects and recovered three TT pistols from their possession. The suspects were moved to unknown place for further investigation. In the second operation, a heavy contingent of Police conducted search operation in Baldia, Saeedabad, Jackson, Liaquatabad, MPR Colony, North Nazimabad, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road, Pehalwan Goth and Rabia City. The Police detained 20 suspects and recovered different type of weapons, including Kalashnikovs, and ammunition from their possession.
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February - 7 
Lawmaker Ejaz Virk on February 7 claimed that two Member of Parliament (MPs) entered the Parliament House in Islamabad carrying weapons, prompting Interior Minister Rehman Malik to order a probe into the matter.
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Lawmaker Ejaz Virk on February 7 claimed that two Member of Parliament (MPs) entered the Parliament House in Islamabad carrying weapons, prompting Interior Minister Rehman Malik to order a probe into the matter.
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February - 7 
Quoting The New York Times on February 7 Dawn reported that a senior American Military Commander, General James N. Mattis, the head of the Central Military Command, is expected to travel to Pakistan in February 2012 in what Obama administration offic
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Quoting The New York Times on February 7 Dawn reported that a senior American Military Commander, General James N. Mattis, the head of the Central Military Command, is expected to travel to Pakistan in February 2012 in what Obama administration officials say is the first step towards thawing a strategic relationship that has in effect remained frozen for more than two months. General Mattis will meet Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani to discuss the investigation of November 26, 2011 exchange of fire at the Afghan border that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, as well as new border coordination procedures to prevent a recurrence of the incident, The New York Times said. The State Department is supporting a proposal circulating in the administration for the United States (US) to issue a formal apology for the deaths of the Pakistani soldiers in the air strike by American gunships. “We’ve felt an apology would be helpful in creating some space,” said an American official who has been briefed on the State Department’s view and who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Soon after the lethal air strike, the White House decided that President Obama would not offer formal condolences to Pakistan, overruling State Department officials who argued for such a show of remorse to help salvage relations. Some administration aides said at the time that they were worried that if Obama decided to overrule the military and apologize to Pakistan, it could become ammunition for his Republican opponents in the presidential campaign.
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February - 7 
Shahrah-e-Faisal Police officials said that some unidentified armed men opened aerial firing in front of Rabia City, where heavy contingents of Police rushed and concocted search operation. They detained seven suspects and recovered weapons from thei
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Shahrah-e-Faisal Police officials said that some unidentified armed men opened aerial firing in front of Rabia City, where heavy contingents of Police rushed and concocted search operation. They detained seven suspects and recovered weapons from their possession. In addition, Pakistan Rangers Sindh in a press release said that they, in coordination with Police, conducted targeted operations and snap checking in different areas of Karachi, including Memon Goth, Gadap, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Bin Qasim Town and Sukhia Goth and arrested 11 suspects while six weapons and large quantity of ammunition were seized.
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February - 7 
The elders of Mathra village in Peshawar expressed grave concern over reports about a possible operation against suspected persons in the area and warned that the local people will strongly react if they are not taken into confidence in this regard.
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The elders of Mathra village in Peshawar expressed grave concern over reports about a possible operation against suspected persons in the area and warned that the local people will strongly react if they are not taken into confidence in this regard. Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club, several elders, led by Arbab Shehryar, said that Mathra was a neglected area and successive Governments had never paid attention to its development. Flanked by Haji Sarwar Din, Juma Dad and Gulfam Khan, Shehryar claimed that the government had planned to launch operation in Frontier Region, Peshawar, and Mathra area, but the people of Mathra would create hurdles if the idea was not dropped. He said that the people of Mathra were peaceful and wanted solution to their problems.
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February - 7 
The United States (US) on February 7 briefed Pakistan on its initial contacts with the Afghan Taliban in a move which signals the easing of months-long tensions between the two allies, reported Express Tribune. The important briefing was given throug
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The United States (US) on February 7 briefed Pakistan on its initial contacts with the Afghan Taliban in a move which signals the easing of months-long tensions between the two allies, reported Express Tribune. The important briefing was given through Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman, who met key Obama administration officials recently, a Senior Government Official familiar with the development told the press. The move signifies that, despite apparent strains in their relationship, the two countries have managed to cover considerable ground to narrow down their differences, including the way forward for the Afghan endgame. The official, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the subject, has confirmed that Islamabad was taken on board by Washington on its ‘exploratory talks’ with the Afghan Taliban in Qatar. However, he attempted to play down the hype, saying it was premature to suggest that the US was now willing to ‘show its cards’ on the Afghan reconciliation.
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February - 7 
While talking to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar on February 7 at the Amiri Diwan (Emir’s Office) in the State of Qatar, Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani said that Islamabad is in favor of a peaceful outcome of the
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While talking to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar on February 7 at the Amiri Diwan (Emir’s Office) in the State of Qatar, Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani said that Islamabad is in favor of a peaceful outcome of the situation in Afghanistan, but any initiative on the neighboring country must not affect our country, reports Daily Times. The PM proposed for addressing the issues of unemployment and illiteracy in Afghanistan, which he said would help control extremism and terrorism in the long run. He said the solution to ‘the Afghan problem’ must be left with its people to decide. He said that Pakistan had paid a huge price in the war against terrorism, which incurred losses to both lives and the economy.
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February - 7 
Information and Communications Minister Jaya Prakash Gupta on February 7 warned that the Madhesh region could sever its relationship with the State if the issues of the region are not addressed. He claimed that a revolt is brewing in the Madhesh due
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Information and Communications Minister Jaya Prakash Gupta on February 7 warned that the Madhesh region could sever its relationship with the State if the issues of the region are not addressed. He claimed that a revolt is brewing in the Madhesh due to the haughty attitude of the major parties towards the region.
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February - 7 
the Maoist youth wing, Young Communist League (YCL) who have been demanding facilities on par with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants have obstructed the road in Talbandi connecting 7th division cantonment to disrupt the discharge of the c
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the Maoist youth wing, Young Communist League (YCL) who have been demanding facilities on par with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants have obstructed the road in Talbandi connecting 7th division cantonment to disrupt the discharge of the combatants choosing voluntary retirement.
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February - 7 
YCL closing down the UCPN-M party offices demanding same assistance package provided to the voluntarily retiring combatants, the UCPN–M decided to provide assistance to them through its own sources.
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YCL closing down the UCPN-M party offices demanding same assistance package provided to the voluntarily retiring combatants, the UCPN–M decided to provide assistance to them through its own sources.
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February - 7 
Commenting on the charges by Tamil national Alliance (TNA) of heavy militarization in the north and insisting that the troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and there would be sizeable military presence to ensure that the “past does
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Commenting on the charges by Tamil national Alliance (TNA) of heavy militarization in the north and insisting that the troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and there would be sizeable military presence to ensure that the “past does not revisit,” the Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa completely rejected the charges as “unfair assessment".
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February - 8 
(SFs) on February 8 arrested two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abdul Hussain and Kashal Barua, from Kenduguri village under Simaluguri Police Station in Sivasagar District. A .9mm pistol, ammunition and som
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(SFs) on February 8 arrested two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abdul Hussain and Kashal Barua, from Kenduguri village under Simaluguri Police Station in Sivasagar District. A .9mm pistol, ammunition and some documents were recovered from their possession.
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February - 8 
‘Commander-in-chief’ of United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) Dhanyaram Reang alleged that the SFs had betrayed them as they were asked to stop all sort of subversive activities to facilitate the proposed peace dialogue with the Government
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‘Commander-in-chief’ of United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) Dhanyaram Reang alleged that the SFs had betrayed them as they were asked to stop all sort of subversive activities to facilitate the proposed peace dialogue with the Government
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February - 8 
185 militants belonging to six militant outfits have fled their respective designated camps in the State with arms and ammunition in the last 24 months, reports The Times of India. According to records, the militants include 18 cadres from United Lib
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185 militants belonging to six militant outfits have fled their respective designated camps in the State with arms and ammunition in the last 24 months, reports The Times of India. According to records, the militants include 18 cadres from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 108 from Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF), 27 from Jewel Garlosa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-J), 17 from Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), seven from Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N) and 8 from Untied Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS). There are as many as 24 designated camps in the State for these six militant outfits.
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February - 8 
A Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion base will be set up in the State after receiving State cabinet approval, reports The Assam Tribune. The move is likely to facilitate launching of specific operations against the militant groups
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A Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion base will be set up in the State after receiving State cabinet approval, reports The Assam Tribune. The move is likely to facilitate launching of specific operations against the militant groups active in the State as well as the region. The report further states that the State Government has started the process of filling up the vacant posts in the State Police force.
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February - 8 
Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has struck close coordination with GNLA, according to a Security source. The GNLA which has been recently branded as a ‘terrorist outfit’ by the Government of India, is suspected to
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Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has struck close coordination with GNLA, according to a Security source. The GNLA which has been recently branded as a ‘terrorist outfit’ by the Government of India, is suspected to be providing shelter to some senior members of ULFA-ATF in its hideouts in the jungles of Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh. The GNLA is being provided with sophisticated weapons by the ULFA-ATF in lieu of the cooperation it received from the latter. Security sources further said that senior ULFA-ATF cadres were providing training to the new recruits of the GNLA on payment of hefty sums collected by the GNLA through extortion.
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February - 8 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on February 8 asked the GNLA to lay down arms, but continue its struggle through peaceful means. “I urge upon all our misguided friends (GNLA) to embark on the various opportunities created by this Government which would c
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on February 8 asked the GNLA to lay down arms, but continue its struggle through peaceful means. “I urge upon all our misguided friends (GNLA) to embark on the various opportunities created by this Government which would contribute to the progress of development of our state,” Sangma said.
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February - 8 
Deputy army chief of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF), B Sudem said that no cadre has fled the designated camps of the NDFB-PTF as reported by some newspapers. B Sudem said that the outfit has three designate
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Deputy army chief of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF), B Sudem said that no cadre has fled the designated camps of the NDFB-PTF as reported by some newspapers. B Sudem said that the outfit has three designated camps in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region at Serfanguri for Western zone, Borbori in Baksa District for Middle zone and Udalguri for Eastern zone. There are total 1027 cadres registered in the three designated camps.
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February - 8 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants set ablaze the house of a surrendered cadre, Andreash Ch Momin alias Nangnang at Bokkingre village, 2 kilometres from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 8.The GNLA militants also chased
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants set ablaze the house of a surrendered cadre, Andreash Ch Momin alias Nangnang at Bokkingre village, 2 kilometres from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 8.The GNLA militants also chased away the family members of the former cadre to Goraggre village in West Garo Hills. Sources informed that the GNLA had issued a two-week deadline to Nangnang to refund the money for the weapons he had deposited to the East Garo Hills Police during his surrender in August 2011. Nangnang was a senior cadre of the militant group and was recruited at an early stage of the outfit.
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February - 8 
Gauhati High Court extended the interim bail period of DHD-J ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘commander-in-chief’ Niranjan Hojai for two months more until April 9, 2012.
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Gauhati High Court extended the interim bail period of DHD-J ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘commander-in-chief’ Niranjan Hojai for two months more until April 9, 2012.
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February - 8 
Greeting the people on the 25th anniversary of Manipur People's Army (MPA), the armed wing of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on February 8, the Central Committee of the outfit asserted that the armed struggle is the pivot on which the re
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Greeting the people on the 25th anniversary of Manipur People's Army (MPA), the armed wing of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on February 8, the Central Committee of the outfit asserted that the armed struggle is the pivot on which the revolutionary struggle should rest .
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February - 8 
Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Conrad Sangma has slammed the State Government on its assertion that the door for talks with GNLA is shut. Also, Hari Chetri, a coal labourer, who was abducted by some miscreants from a coal quar
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Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Conrad Sangma has slammed the State Government on its assertion that the door for talks with GNLA is shut. Also, Hari Chetri, a coal labourer, who was abducted by some miscreants from a coal quarry at Borsora in West Khasi Hills District on February 2, was released in the night of February 7. Police said that Chetri had been abducted by a four-member local group, and was released after his family members paid the ransom money demanded by the abductors. West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, R Muthu, informed The Shillong Times that the abductors were not militants but some local goons. The abductors were earlier suspected to be GNLA militants.
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February - 8 
Police arrested two more persons on February 8 carrying FICN worth INR 29500 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, reports Times of India. The two men arrested on February 8 belong to Malda District in West Bengal.
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Police arrested two more persons on February 8 carrying FICN worth INR 29500 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, reports Times of India. The two men arrested on February 8 belong to Malda District in West Bengal.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Mutum Romesh Singh alias Khunthiba, on January 8 in Khongjom Maning Leikai in Thoubal District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Mutum Romesh Singh alias Khunthiba, on January 8 in Khongjom Maning Leikai in Thoubal District.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants at Debendra Basti on the Assam-Mizoram interstate border in Hailakndi District on February 8. One militant identified as, Biswanath Reang (40), was injured during t
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants at Debendra Basti on the Assam-Mizoram interstate border in Hailakndi District on February 8. One militant identified as, Biswanath Reang (40), was injured during the encounter and was arrested by SFs. SFs recovered one AK-56 assault rifle along with a .303 rifle and a few rounds of live ammunition, from the encounter spot. The Sentinel adds that one of the killed militants has been identified as Ketu Reang, ‘area commander’ of UDLA.
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February - 8 
Several Naga civil society organizations have appealed to the union Government to release a senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) functionary, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2010, reports The Sang
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Several Naga civil society organizations have appealed to the union Government to release a senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) functionary, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2010, reports The Sangai Express. In a joint representation addressed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the organizations have sought the immediate release of Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, “head of foreign affairs” of NSCN-IM in “greater interest of peace and respect for his rights and dignity”. The representation includes Naga Hoho (the apex organisation of the Nagas), United Naga Council, Naga Mothers’ Association, Naga Women’s Union, Naga Students’ Federation, All Naga Students’ Association Manipur and Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights. Shimray was arrested by NIA at the Indo-Nepal border in September 2010 on charges of illegal procurement and supply of arms, and has been in Tihar jail since.
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February - 8 
SFs arrested ‘Commander-in-Chief’ of newly floated Black Rhino Commando of Assam and a former ULFA linkman, identified as Rajib Banik alias Ajit Phukan (26), from Nagaon District. SFs recovered a Spain-made .9mm pistol, two magazines with some live a
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SFs arrested ‘Commander-in-Chief’ of newly floated Black Rhino Commando of Assam and a former ULFA linkman, identified as Rajib Banik alias Ajit Phukan (26), from Nagaon District. SFs recovered a Spain-made .9mm pistol, two magazines with some live ammunition, an air gun, eight splinters, a hand-made pistol, two mobile handsets with eight chargers and two Vodafone SIM cards. Banik and a friend shot at Nagaon businessman Shyam Das (55) in the heart of the town on January 22.
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February - 8 
SFs arrested three cadres of United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), including a woman cadre, from Kanglatombi market in Senapati District and recovered a .9mm pistol from their possession. They are identified as Maibam Ratan, Angom Ingobi Singh
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SFs arrested three cadres of United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), including a woman cadre, from Kanglatombi market in Senapati District and recovered a .9mm pistol from their possession. They are identified as Maibam Ratan, Angom Ingobi Singh and Nengneikim Khongsai.
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February - 8 
A meeting of senior military officials of Pakistan, Afghanistan and coalition forces based in Afghanistan held on February 8 for discussing border security and coordination marked the formal resumption of military contacts with the United States (US)
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A meeting of senior military officials of Pakistan, Afghanistan and coalition forces based in Afghanistan held on February 8 for discussing border security and coordination marked the formal resumption of military contacts with the United States (US) and NATO after months of estrangement in the aftermath of November 26, 2011 strikes on Pakistani border posts, reports Dawn. “Representatives of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and Pakistan Army met at Border Coordination Centre (BCC) in Torkham border crossing of Khyber Agency under tripartite engagement format to discuss and improve various coordination measures on Pak-Afghan border,” a military official said. The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Major General Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmed, represented Pakistan at the meeting, which was technically the highest level of military interaction among the three sides since the November 26, 2011 Salala incident after which Pakistan had closed the crucial NATO supply route, evicted US personnel from Shamsi airbase, and essentially put the entire bilateral relationship on hold..
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February - 8 
A United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a house suspected of being a militant hideout in the village of Thapi 15 kilometers east of in Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), killing 10 suspected m
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A United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a house suspected of being a militant hideout in the village of Thapi 15 kilometers east of in Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), killing 10 suspected militants in the morning of February 8 (today), reported Express Tribune. The building was completely destroyed and 10 suspected militants were killed, Pakistani security officials said.
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February - 8 
According to the latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2011, launched on February 8, at least 85 per cent of children in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are still enrolled in schools, reports Express Tribune. ASER states that only 15 per ce
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According to the latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2011, launched on February 8, at least 85 per cent of children in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are still enrolled in schools, reports Express Tribune. ASER states that only 15 per cent of children between the ages of five and 16 are currently out of school, out of which 58.7 per cent are girls. The ratio of enrolment stands at 65 per cent for boys and 35 per cent for girls. The survey was conducted by the South Asia Forum for Education Development (SAFED), a forum managed by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Agahi (Committee for the Initiation of Education).
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February - 8 
All members of the Senate, irrespective of their political affiliation, on February 8 walked out of the House in Islamabad in protest against the January 31, 2012 target killing of the wife and daughter of a Balochistan Assembly Member, Mir Bakhtiar
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All members of the Senate, irrespective of their political affiliation, on February 8 walked out of the House in Islamabad in protest against the January 31, 2012 target killing of the wife and daughter of a Balochistan Assembly Member, Mir Bakhtiar Domki in Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh reports Dawn. The walkout was led by Shahid Hassan Bugti, a relative of the dead. “It (the killing) was a message for certain people,” Bugti said just before storming out of the House. “The perpetrators are those who continue to kidnap people in Balochistan and throw away their mutilated bodies,” adding, “The manner in which she was killed shows utter hatred towards the Baloch.” It was not a random case of violence. Had it been such a case, a maid who was accompanying the two victims would not be alive today,” Bugti added. He then asked all the Senators “with conscience” to join him in a walkout.
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February - 8 
At least four people, including a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack on Zarghoon Road area near the Saryab Bridge in Quetta. According to Police, unidentified militants riding a bike hurled the grenade, injuring four passers-by and damaging
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At least four people, including a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack on Zarghoon Road area near the Saryab Bridge in Quetta. According to Police, unidentified militants riding a bike hurled the grenade, injuring four passers-by and damaging three vehicles.
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February - 8 
Authorities at a public sector hospital in Peshawar are perturbed over the manner in which missing persons are brought there by Intelligence Agencies in critical condition and with slim chances of their survival, an official at the hospital said on F
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Authorities at a public sector hospital in Peshawar are perturbed over the manner in which missing persons are brought there by Intelligence Agencies in critical condition and with slim chances of their survival, an official at the hospital said on February 8, reports Dawn. During a hearing on January 30, 2012 a bench of the Supreme Court had directed the counsel for the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Military Intelligence (MI) to produce the detainees on February 9, 2012. The official at the Lady Reading Hospital said four people who were among the 11 prisoners who went missing from Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail were brought to the hospital in precarious condition and doctors there had no chance to save them. Personnel of an Intelligence Agency and Police have been keeping an eye on the medico-legal ward, where the four detainees have been undergoing treatment. The 11 prisoners were acquitted by Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi District of Punjab in different cases of terrorism. But they went missing mysteriously on May 28, 2010, after the Lahore High Court ordered their release. Initially, the Government continued to express ignorance about them, but in December 2010 counsel for Intelligence Agencies admitted that they were in their custody. He, however, claimed they were arrested from a conflict zone. He had said the detainees would be tried by a court martial under the Army Act. However, despite the passage of over a year since that statement was made, they have not been tried so far. Four of them have died, another four were undergoing treatment at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, and the other three, according to Intelligence Agencies, were at an internment centre at Parachinar in Kurrum Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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February - 8 
During a public meeting to observe the 37th death anniversary of former Governor Hayat Mohammad Khan in Charsadda District on February 8, Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao (PPP-S) Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said that he would launch a movemen
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During a public meeting to observe the 37th death anniversary of former Governor Hayat Mohammad Khan in Charsadda District on February 8, Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao (PPP-S) Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said that he would launch a movement to restore peace in the region, reported Dawn. He said that they would take concrete steps from the platform of Qaumi Ulasi Tehreek (National People’s Movement) to ensure peace. He said that they would try to turn the war-like situation in the region into an opportunity for prosperity and development. He alleged that Federal Government meted out discriminatory treatment to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while the provincial Government was involved in the ‘wholesale’ of jobs. He added that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was replete with natural resources but the Government deprived its people of their due rights.
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February - 8 
Human Rights Watch (HRW), keeping a watch on gross human rights violations in Balochistan, on February 8 asked the United States (US) to take action against the crimes taking place in the province, reports Daily Times. The crimes include extra-judici
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Human Rights Watch (HRW), keeping a watch on gross human rights violations in Balochistan, on February 8 asked the United States (US) to take action against the crimes taking place in the province, reports Daily Times. The crimes include extra-judicial killings, torture, illegal detention, disappearances and forced displacement. In a detailed report compiled by HRW Pakistan Director Ali Dayan Hasan, it has been recommended that the US Government press Pakistan to take all necessary measures to end the violations and fully investigate and prosecute all those responsible for the crimes
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February - 8 
Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Ideological (JUI-I) central leader Maulana Abdul Ghani was shot dead in Nayabad area of Chaman of Qilla Abdullah District on February 8, reported Daily Times. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Ideological (JUI-I) central leader Maulana Abdul Ghani was shot dead in Nayabad area of Chaman of Qilla Abdullah District on February 8, reported Daily Times. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) carried out a search operation in various areas of Landikotal town in Khyber Agency and arrested around nine suspects, reported Daily Times. According to details, the SFs took the suspects into custody during night raids in diff
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Security Forces (SFs) carried out a search operation in various areas of Landikotal town in Khyber Agency and arrested around nine suspects, reported Daily Times. According to details, the SFs took the suspects into custody during night raids in different areas, including Haji Khan Building, Shinwari and Sultankhel. Locals urged the SFs to seek collaboration of the local administration and the Khasadar Force to avoid accidents resulting from misunderstandings during night raids, adding that the situation in the area was precarious. They also urged the SFs to set free the elderly and the innocent. However, some of the locals lauded the operation, saying it would clear the area of miscreants.
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February - 8 
SFs arrested five suspects during a search operation in Khugakhel area of Landikotal in the night of February 8. A cache of explosive material, along with suicide jackets, was also recovered in the operation, area. The explosive material was disposed
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SFs arrested five suspects during a search operation in Khugakhel area of Landikotal in the night of February 8. A cache of explosive material, along with suicide jackets, was also recovered in the operation, area. The explosive material was disposed of at Charwazgai area in Landikotal.
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February - 8 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Arif Rahim Sajid and Amir Rasheed, in a raid conducted near Safoora Chowrangi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar areas. According to SIU chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Arif Rahim Sajid and Amir Rasheed, in a raid conducted near Safoora Chowrangi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar areas. According to SIU chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shahjahan Khan, the suspects confessed to have killed two men on sectarian grounds on the instructions of absconding accomplices, Haroon and Baba, in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area in July 2011. He said that the arrested men had no affiliation with any political or religious organisation and that they were paid killers.
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February - 8 
Surab Deputy Director (Agriculture) Abdul Sattar Reki was abducted along with his five family members while he was traveling towards Khuzdar District from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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Surab Deputy Director (Agriculture) Abdul Sattar Reki was abducted along with his five family members while he was traveling towards Khuzdar District from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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February - 8 
Tension remained prevalent in Lyari area of Karachi as Police on February 8 booked former Union Council (UC) nazim (organizer) Abdul Rauf Baloch and Faisal Baloch for attacking Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) office and killing two of its activists in
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Tension remained prevalent in Lyari area of Karachi as Police on February 8 booked former Union Council (UC) nazim (organizer) Abdul Rauf Baloch and Faisal Baloch for attacking Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) office and killing two of its activists in the Kalakot area of Lyari on February 7, 2012
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February - 8 
The authorities have decided to constitute committees in 59 Union Councils of the Mansehra District to monitor standard of education and implement court’s verdict about fee concession to two siblings studying in the same educational institution.
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The authorities have decided to constitute committees in 59 Union Councils of the Mansehra District to monitor standard of education and implement court’s verdict about fee concession to two siblings studying in the same educational institution.
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February - 8 
The number of Shaluber families displaced from Khyber Agency due to military operation against militants is expected to cross the 8,000 mark shortly putting relief agencies under pressure, reports Dawn. The relevant officials told the media that the
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The number of Shaluber families displaced from Khyber Agency due to military operation against militants is expected to cross the 8,000 mark shortly putting relief agencies under pressure, reports Dawn. The relevant officials told the media that the influx of Shaluber displaced families had made the Jalozai camp’s administration to let the newly-registered Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) stay outside the premises if they wished. “A total of 6,179 Shaluber families have so far been registered at the Jalozai camp and around 2,000 more are expected to seek IDP status in the days to come,” said Adnan Khan, a spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). According to an official, PDMA had initially been asked by the Khyber Agency administration for making arrangements at the camp for 3,000 to 5,000 Shaluber families.
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February - 8 
The Supreme Court sought a comprehensive progress report on missing persons from the commission probing the case. Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan ordered the Pakistan Baitul Maal to submit a report regarding the compensation, which would be paid to the
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The Supreme Court sought a comprehensive progress report on missing persons from the commission probing the case. Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan ordered the Pakistan Baitul Maal to submit a report regarding the compensation, which would be paid to the heirs of the missing persons. During the proceedings, Defense of Human Rights Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua complained against the inquiry commission probing the cases. She stated that the court had referred the chronic cases to the commission in October 2011, but the body had not taken up the matter so far. Amina said that the heirs of the missing persons, who belonged to Balochistan, had already expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of the commission. She also informed that according to the commission’s statement, eight more disappeared persons had died. She requested the court to order the inquiry commission to probe the circumstances in which those missing persons died.
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February - 8 
Two Khasadar Force officials were killed and another was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during routine patrolling in the Alenger area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency on February 8, reported Daily Times.
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Two Khasadar Force officials were killed and another was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during routine patrolling in the Alenger area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency on February 8, reported Daily Times.
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February - 8 
United States (US) President Barack Obama has overwhelming support from American voters for his use of drone strikes against terror suspects and his planned troop drawdown in Afghanistan, a poll found conducted n February 8 revealed, reports Express
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United States (US) President Barack Obama has overwhelming support from American voters for his use of drone strikes against terror suspects and his planned troop drawdown in Afghanistan, a poll found conducted n February 8 revealed, reports Express Tribune. 83 per cent of those asked in the Washington Post and American Broadcasting Company (ABC) News survey said they backed Obama’s use of unmanned drone aircraft against suspected militants in the tribal belt of Pakistan. However, the programme has also drawn the ire of the Pakistani public and some civil liberties groups who have termed the drone as illegal and its victims as being murdered extra judiciously.
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February - 8 
Cabinet on February 9 decided to withdraw its January 12 pronouncement to legalise the war-time land-deals carried out by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) ‘people’s government’ during the period of insurgency. The Maoist-led Gover
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Cabinet on February 9 decided to withdraw its January 12 pronouncement to legalise the war-time land-deals carried out by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) ‘people’s government’ during the period of insurgency. The Maoist-led Government has backtracked from its adamant stance on the heels of agreement reached among the three major parties— UCPN-M, Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on February 8. However, the Cabinet was willing to search alternatives ways to legalise the war-time property transaction within a week, after holding consultations with the opposition parties.
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February - 8 
Two Chittagong University students were killed and around 40 others injured in fierce clashes between Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on the Chittagong University campus on February 8, reports The Daily Star.
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Two Chittagong University students were killed and around 40 others injured in fierce clashes between Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on the Chittagong University campus on February 8, reports The Daily Star. While ICS, a pro-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) student organisation, claimed both the victims to be its members, BCL said one of them was an activist of the pro-Awami League (AL) student body. The Police arrested 11 students, including ICS's Chittagong University unit Secretary Imrul Hasan, in connection with the incident.
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February - 8 
A Canadian Tamil man on February 8 pleaded guilty in a United States district court to charges of conspiring to provide material support to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organization in
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A Canadian Tamil man on February 8 pleaded guilty in a United States district court to charges of conspiring to provide material support to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organization in the U.S. The United States State Department in 1997designated the LTTE as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and the LTTE therefore may not legally raise money or procure equipment or materials in the United States.
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February - 9 
A tribal chief, TR Marak, was arrested in Meghalaya on the charge of aiding and providing shelter to some cadres of GNLA in Garo Hills area on February 9. He was arrested under Unlawful Activitites (Prevention) Act as the Centre had declared the grou
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A tribal chief, TR Marak, was arrested in Meghalaya on the charge of aiding and providing shelter to some cadres of GNLA in Garo Hills area on February 9. He was arrested under Unlawful Activitites (Prevention) Act as the Centre had declared the group as a terrorist outfit. The arrest was made following seizure of documents and medicines from an abandoned camp of the outfit, Police said.
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February - 9 
According to some reports the Bru Liberation Army (BLA), a Reang tribal outfit of Tripura, had recently intruded into Barak Valley of the State and had been trying to raise a combined force with the valley based United Democratic Liberation Army (UDL
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According to some reports the Bru Liberation Army (BLA), a Reang tribal outfit of Tripura, had recently intruded into Barak Valley of the State and had been trying to raise a combined force with the valley based United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA).
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February - 9 
Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided Khejuri village and arrested Satyendra Das alias Vidhyak, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist on February 9 in Gaya District, reports Zee News. Vidhyak was wanted in the 2005 Jehanabad jail break, a
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Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided Khejuri village and arrested Satyendra Das alias Vidhyak, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist on February 9 in Gaya District, reports Zee News. Vidhyak was wanted in the 2005 Jehanabad jail break, and in connection with several Maoist operations carried out in Jehanabad, Aurangabad and Gaya Districts.
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February - 9 
After getting information from two surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres Chiranjit Mahato and his wife Anima Mahato, the Police recovered 11 landmines, 10 kilograms of explosives, several detonators, Maoist posters and leafl
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After getting information from two surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres Chiranjit Mahato and his wife Anima Mahato, the Police recovered 11 landmines, 10 kilograms of explosives, several detonators, Maoist posters and leaflets and other material needed to make landmines from Kanyabali forest at Salboni in West Midnapore District on February 8, reports Zee News. Nobody was arrested following the raid, the sources said.
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February - 9 
Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh visited the Northern Command headquarters and reviewed the Jammu and Kashmir security situation at Udhampur on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Accompanied by the Director General Military Operations (DGMO)
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Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh visited the Northern Command headquarters and reviewed the Jammu and Kashmir security situation at Udhampur on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Accompanied by the Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General A K Choudhary and Air Marshal D C Kumaria, AOC-in-C Western Air Command, the Army Chief arrived at the Technical Airport, Jammu from Delhi in a special aircraft this morning. The General then reviewed the overall security situation prevailing in the Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir regions. The Army Commander, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Parnaik briefed the COAS about the general situation in Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kashmir valley and Ladakh region. He was also apprised of the anti-insurgency operations being carried out in the northern theatre, by other field commanders present in the meeting.
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February - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sitaram Durua, Jagannath Durua and Lukuna Durua, were arrested by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) from Malipadar village under Baipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sitaram Durua, Jagannath Durua and Lukuna Durua, were arrested by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) from Malipadar village under Baipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on February 9. Three SBML guns and huge quantity of material of day-to-day use meant for supply to the Maoists were recovered from their possession. Apart from it 10 bundles of wires used to detonate landmines were also recovered from them.
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February - 9 
In another case regarding FICN, Kerela Police is now probing the possibility of FICN rackets operating from Maldives in the last couple of years, reports Deccan Chronicle. Large amounts of fake Indian currency originating from Pakistan might be comin
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In another case regarding FICN, Kerela Police is now probing the possibility of FICN rackets operating from Maldives in the last couple of years, reports Deccan Chronicle. Large amounts of fake Indian currency originating from Pakistan might be coming into the state through Maldivian hands, sources said.
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February - 9 
Investigating agencies are probing the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh's role in the 2010 blast at the Dasashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, reports Times of India. This has come after the arrest of eight IM members in
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Investigating agencies are probing the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh's role in the 2010 blast at the Dasashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, reports Times of India. This has come after the arrest of eight IM members in the last three months, including Tariq Anjum Hasan and Bashir Hasan alias Talha. The blast on December 7, 2010 had killed a two-year-old girl and injured 25 others, including foreign tourists. Sources say cops have found similarities in the modus operandi of the IM cadres that carried out the blasts and that of the module headed by Yasin Bhatkal.
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February - 9 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) on February 9 attacked and injured nine United Kukigam Defense Army (UKDA) militants, including its ‘Defense Secretary’ Martin Guitey, at Saijang under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong.
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) on February 9 attacked and injured nine United Kukigam Defense Army (UKDA) militants, including its ‘Defense Secretary’ Martin Guitey, at Saijang under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong.
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February - 9 
Maoists from the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and other States often use the Karnataka as a hideout. Karnataka, which claimed to have ended the menace of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has a fresh problem on its hands. CPI-Maoist cadres
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Maoists from the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and other States often use the Karnataka as a hideout. Karnataka, which claimed to have ended the menace of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has a fresh problem on its hands. CPI-Maoist cadres from Tamil Nadu have reportedly infiltrated the jungles of the Western Ghats since January 2012. The Anti Naxal Force (ANF), during its routine combing operations, came across Maoist literature in Tamil Nadu at an abandoned Maoist camp in Udupi District recently. The Maoists were first spotted in the State in 1998 in Kudremukh National Park (KNP).
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February - 9 
Militants shot dead a National Conference (NC) worker and sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution), Ghulam Mohammad Dar, son of Ali Mohammad Dar of Hawoora village, in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam District on February 9,
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Militants shot dead a National Conference (NC) worker and sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution), Ghulam Mohammad Dar, son of Ali Mohammad Dar of Hawoora village, in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam District on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Another person Abdul Qayoom was critically injured in the firing.
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February - 9 
More than 400 fake currency notes in different denominations and amounting to more than INR 170900 were recovered at a single bank branch located in Fatehpuri near Chandni Chowk in Delhi on February 9. Suspected to have been printed at a government p
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More than 400 fake currency notes in different denominations and amounting to more than INR 170900 were recovered at a single bank branch located in Fatehpuri near Chandni Chowk in Delhi on February 9. Suspected to have been printed at a government printing press in Karachi and smuggled into the country through train at the behest of wanted counterfeiter Iqbal Kana, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) had asked the police to keep an eye on his smuggling network that spans from Karachi to Chandni Chowk.Kana, originally a resident of Muzaffarnagar District in Uttar Pradesh has been operating from Lahore in Pakistan since in 2001 and is suspected to push at least INR 1,600 crores of FICN into the country every year. He has a tremendous presence in Jama Masjid and Sadar Bazar area of Old Delhi.
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February - 9 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 9 submitted charge sheet against 18 accused in the Kashmir Terrorist Recruitment Case at NIA court Kochi, in Kerala. According to the charge sheet, Tadiyantavide Nazeer and Shafas who are accused in sev
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 9 submitted charge sheet against 18 accused in the Kashmir Terrorist Recruitment Case at NIA court Kochi, in Kerala. According to the charge sheet, Tadiyantavide Nazeer and Shafas who are accused in several other terrorism cases have joined hands with the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to execute anti-national activities. The Kashmir Terrorist Recruitment case revolves around the finding that several youth were recruited from Kerala to conduct anti-national activities in Kashmir. This came to light in 2008 when it was found that four terrorists who were killed in an encounter with Indian Army in Kashmir were from Kerala. Nazeer and Shafas are accused in Kozhikode and Bangalore bomb blast cases. They are currently undergoing life term imprisonment in bomb blast cases
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February - 9 
One Prashant Meher (18), a student of Bindhyabasini Junior College at Paikmal, was arrested for intimidating and trying to extort money from his college principal in the name of Maoists in Paikmal area in Bargarh District, reports The Telegraph. “Meh
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One Prashant Meher (18), a student of Bindhyabasini Junior College at Paikmal, was arrested for intimidating and trying to extort money from his college principal in the name of Maoists in Paikmal area in Bargarh District, reports The Telegraph. “Meher had demanded Rs 15,000 and threatened to kill me if I did not pay the amount. However, he did not mention any name in the letter. I was asked to hand over the money to the Maoist organisation,” said Principal Shyamlal Pradhan.
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February - 9 
Phulmani alias Bela, a female squad member of the CPI-Maoist was arrested by the joint Security Forces on February 9 from Jangalmahal region under the Lalgarh Police Thana area in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. Bela is suspected to be in
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Phulmani alias Bela, a female squad member of the CPI-Maoist was arrested by the joint Security Forces on February 9 from Jangalmahal region under the Lalgarh Police Thana area in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. Bela is suspected to be involved in the attack on the Eastern Frontier Rifles camp at Silda in the District on February 15, 2010, in which 24 troopers were killed.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF), identified as Ranjit Bathari (19) and Santosh Thousen (19), from Halflong in Dima Hasao District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF), identified as Ranjit Bathari (19) and Santosh Thousen (19), from Halflong in Dima Hasao District.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre and injured five others in an encounter in East Garo Hills District on February 9. The slain GNLA cadre is yet to be identified. According to Police, after getting informati
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre and injured five others in an encounter in East Garo Hills District on February 9. The slain GNLA cadre is yet to be identified. According to Police, after getting information that GNLA militants numbering around six were camping in a hideout in a forest area near Megra village, nearly 10 kilometres from Songsak Police station, a Police team approached the area. Sensing trouble, the militants fired at the Police team, compelling the Police to retaliate resulting in the death of a GNLA cadre. The Police suspect that the remaining five GNLA militants, who escaped, were injured in the encounter. A grenade and a pistol were recovered from the hideout.
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February - 9 
SFs arrested five persons dealing with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and recovered FICN totalling INR 64,700 from them, in Tinsukia District.
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SFs arrested five persons dealing with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and recovered FICN totalling INR 64,700 from them, in Tinsukia District.
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February - 9 
Tension gripped the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border following the reported death of three Security Force (SF) personnel in a land-mine blast allegedly triggered off by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Polampalli forest ar
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Tension gripped the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border following the reported death of three Security Force (SF) personnel in a land-mine blast allegedly triggered off by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Polampalli forest area of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on February 9.
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February - 9 
Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast, allegedly carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in Polampalli area in Sukma District, recently carved out of Dantewada District, on February 9, reports The Hindu. The Po
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Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast, allegedly carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in Polampalli area in Sukma District, recently carved out of Dantewada District, on February 9, reports The Hindu. The Policemen were returning to Dornapal in a Sumo which became the target of the blast. While Constable Surya Kartam (30) and Police driver Suryaprakash Sonvani were killed, two others Nanda Sinha and Rajaram were injured, when the Maoists fired on Police after the blast, and Police retaliated.
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February - 9 
A three judge panel of the United States (US) Court of Appeals is set to hear an appeal on February 9 by Pakistani neuroscientist Doctor Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyers, against her September 2010 conviction on charges for attempting to kill American intell
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A three judge panel of the United States (US) Court of Appeals is set to hear an appeal on February 9 by Pakistani neuroscientist Doctor Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyers, against her September 2010 conviction on charges for attempting to kill American intelligence officers in Afghanistan in 2008, reports Express Tribune. Her counsel, Dawn Cardi, will present her argument before the panel to overturn the judgment against her client, while the prosecution will seek dismissal of the appeal. Doctor Siddiqui was sentenced to 86 years in prison by the Federal District Court in New York City, while she has consistently denied the charges leveled against her, pleading her innocence.
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February - 9 
A United States (US) drone on February 9 (today) fired two missiles that hit a compound located in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), killing four militants, reports Dawn. It was the sec
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A United States (US) drone on February 9 (today) fired two missiles that hit a compound located in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), killing four militants, reports Dawn. It was the second drone strike in about 24 hours. The strike and death toll were confirmed by intelligence sources.
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February - 9 
Accusing Pakistan of using brutal force in Balochistan, US lawmakers on February 9 expressed serious concern over the human rights violations in the restive province, reports The Times of India. "Balochistan deserves our attention because it is a tu
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Accusing Pakistan of using brutal force in Balochistan, US lawmakers on February 9 expressed serious concern over the human rights violations in the restive province, reports The Times of India. "Balochistan deserves our attention because it is a turbulent land marked by human rights violations committed by regimes that are hostile to America's interests and values," said Congressman and Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Dana Rohrabacher. Stating that Islamabad has refused to concede any legitimacy to Baloch nationalism or to engage the Baloch leadership in serious negotiations, Rohrabacher said, "Its response has been based on brute force, including extra-judicial killings." Another Congressman Ted Poe from Texas said that the current situation in Baluchistan fits into the category of self-determination. "I'm a great believer in self-determination for people who believe in it as well. Balochistan, I think, fits that category", he said
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February - 9 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) awarded life term to a man, Rehmatullah, involved in several abduction cases in Kohat. ATC judge Anwar Hussain awarded life imprisonment to Rehmatullah, resident of Latambar in Karak District. The convict was arrested in Ju
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) awarded life term to a man, Rehmatullah, involved in several abduction cases in Kohat. ATC judge Anwar Hussain awarded life imprisonment to Rehmatullah, resident of Latambar in Karak District. The convict was arrested in July 2010 and charged in abduction cases by the Kohat Police.
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February - 9 
Balochistan National Party (BNP) President Sardar Akhtar Mengal applauded the February 9, 2012 United States (US) Congressional hearing on the Balochistan issue and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee’s concerns regarding appalling human ri
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Balochistan National Party (BNP) President Sardar Akhtar Mengal applauded the February 9, 2012 United States (US) Congressional hearing on the Balochistan issue and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee’s concerns regarding appalling human rights emergency in Balochistan and endorsing Baloch people’s right to self-determination. A BNP delegation also attended the hearing and handed over a letter of thanks on behalf of the people of Balochistan. Mengal said that since the conflict was the direct result of oppression, the only way out was that the products of oppressions were removed, and that was to stop the oppression and the settlement of the dispute through a fair process involving the international community.
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February - 9 
Foreign Office looked satisfied with the US State Department’s clarification on the Congressional hearing on Balochistan even as legislators protested on the issue in the Senate. “The US State Department understands our position,” Foreign Office spok
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Foreign Office looked satisfied with the US State Department’s clarification on the Congressional hearing on Balochistan even as legislators protested on the issue in the Senate. “The US State Department understands our position,” Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said.
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February - 9 
In a report, entitled “Militant Pipeline” describing the links between the northwestern Pakistani frontier and the West, researcher Paul Cruickshank quoted one Ustad Ahmad Faruq, a Pakistan-based al Qaeda spokesman who acknowledged his network’s diff
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In a report, entitled “Militant Pipeline” describing the links between the northwestern Pakistani frontier and the West, researcher Paul Cruickshank quoted one Ustad Ahmad Faruq, a Pakistan-based al Qaeda spokesman who acknowledged his network’s difficulties. “The freedom we enjoyed in a number of regions has been lost. We are losing people and lack resources. Our land is being squeezed and drones fly over us,” he reportedly said in an audio cassette.
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February - 9 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader and former union council nazim (secretary), Dr Matiullah Shah, was abdcuted from his farmhouse in an ambulance from Mangal Bibi area on Rawalpindi road in Kohat town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 9, reports Dawn. Mr
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader and former union council nazim (secretary), Dr Matiullah Shah, was abdcuted from his farmhouse in an ambulance from Mangal Bibi area on Rawalpindi road in Kohat town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 9, reports Dawn. Mr Shah, who is a dental surgeon, went to his farmhouse in Mangal Bibi area in his car in the morning of February 8, but did not return home in the evening. The worried family contacted Mr Shah’s friends, but he could not be traced. Afterwards, they learnt from Police and local people that an ambulance came at the farmhouse in the evening and took him away. A police official said that he saw the ambulance entering and leaving the farmhouse, but thought that perhaps Dr Shah or any labourer was sick and being taken to hospital.
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February - 9 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on February 9 moved to Peshawar High Court to challenge the unlimited legitimised powers of the military to target suspected terrorists without any evidence, reports The Express Tribune. The petition was submitted to the circuit
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on February 9 moved to Peshawar High Court to challenge the unlimited legitimised powers of the military to target suspected terrorists without any evidence, reports The Express Tribune. The petition was submitted to the circuit bench (Darul Qaza) of the Peshawar High Court by former Provincial Minister Shah Raz Khan who will be represented by Barrister Ghulam Nabi. The cabinet has approved the draft for the 20th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2011. The decision to file a petition was taken after careful examination of the Draft Counter-Insurgency (In Aid of Civil Power) Regulations for Federally and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas, whose article 247 (5) and article 247(4) have also been approved to provide legal cover to action undertaken by military forces against terrorists. Talking to the media after submitting the petition, Nabi said that the regulation violates human rights and it will never be accepted.
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February - 9 
Local Police have begun random checking of Khyber Agency`s internally displaced persons (IDPs) and directed people to avoid renting out houses without informing them. Some families residing in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station informed that Poli
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Local Police have begun random checking of Khyber Agency`s internally displaced persons (IDPs) and directed people to avoid renting out houses without informing them. Some families residing in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station informed that Police had begun visiting houses of IDPs and they were worried about their children and could not move freely. The source said most of the people had moved to the urban area of Peshawar including Paharipura, Hashtnagri, Yakatoot, Dalazak Road and Charsadda Road and residing with their relatives. He said the worrisome aspect of the shifting of suspected IDPs for Police was that their opponents were attacking them and the two bomb blasts at Pakha Ghulam and Pishtakhara were live examples where Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) targeted Ansarul Islam activists.
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February - 9 
Pakistan International Human Rights Organisation (PIHRO), during a demonstration in front of Parliament House in Islamabad on February 9, expressed solidarity with the heirs of the victims of the war on terror and demanded the Government to compensat
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Pakistan International Human Rights Organisation (PIHRO), during a demonstration in front of Parliament House in Islamabad on February 9, expressed solidarity with the heirs of the victims of the war on terror and demanded the Government to compensate the affected families and provide them free legal aid, reported Daily Times. The PIHRO said the war on terror is not Pakistan's war. They demanded of the Government to revise its foreign policy. PIHRO President Habib Malik Orakzai said 35,000 Pakistanis have died in the war and the Government was not extending any support to the affected people.
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February - 9 
President Asif Ali Zardari on February 9 said that war on drugs trafficking was a major missing element in the war on terror, reported Express Tribune. While commenting on the fight against militancy he said that defeat was not an option and that we
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President Asif Ali Zardari on February 9 said that war on drugs trafficking was a major missing element in the war on terror, reported Express Tribune. While commenting on the fight against militancy he said that defeat was not an option and that we (Pakistan) had no other option except to fight and defeat this mind-set so as to leave a peaceful, stable and prosperous Pakistan for our coming generations. He said that during meetings with foreign delegations, it had been pointed out that drug trafficking was the major missing element in the war on terror which he said was a great source of funding for the militants. He said that drug trafficking, as the source of militancy funding, was one of the major issues in the region and needed to be curbed.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a Government school in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that SFs raided a Gov
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a Government school in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that SFs raided a Government high school and the adjacent living quarters of teachers after they were informed by an arrested militant about presence of arms there. Different types of weapons, mortar shells, suicide jackets, mines and various types of explosives were recovered from some of the school rooms and teachers’ quarters. Later SFs neutralised at least three unexploded bombs at a safer place. SFs had arrested eight suspected militants, including the vice principal of the school, on February 2 from the same vicinity. Militants affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in their telephonic conversation with some local journalists also expressed desperation over the arrest of their colleagues. They warned SFs and local political administration of dire consequence.
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February - 9 
Senators from both sides of the divide condemned the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for discussing the Balochistan issue, and termed it as a direct interference in Pakistan’s affairs. Senator Raza Rabbani said that the US Senate Committee o
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Senators from both sides of the divide condemned the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for discussing the Balochistan issue, and termed it as a direct interference in Pakistan’s affairs. Senator Raza Rabbani said that the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has no jurisdiction to call a hearing on any issue happening in Pakistan.
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February - 9 
SFs launched a search operation against suspected persons in Sultankhel area of Landikotal in the evening of February 9.
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SFs launched a search operation against suspected persons in Sultankhel area of Landikotal in the evening of February 9.
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February - 9 
The Afghan-Pakistan jihad (holy war) is attracting fewer foreign fighters following the death of Osama bin Laden, the growing threat posed by United States (US) drones, and lack of funds, Western security officials said on February 9, reports Express
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The Afghan-Pakistan jihad (holy war) is attracting fewer foreign fighters following the death of Osama bin Laden, the growing threat posed by United States (US) drones, and lack of funds, Western security officials said on February 9, reports Express Tribune. While no precise figure is available, it would appear that the number of would-be jihadists from abroad has been drying up, according to one security official who declined to be named. However, more Pakistanis are willing to take up the fight and make up the numbers, he also warned.
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February - 9 
The father of a terrorist faced up to 40 years in prison on February 10 after his conviction on charges that he destroyed evidence and lied to investigators to cover up his son’s plot to attack the New York City subways in 2009, reports Dawn. Mohamme
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The father of a terrorist faced up to 40 years in prison on February 10 after his conviction on charges that he destroyed evidence and lied to investigators to cover up his son’s plot to attack the New York City subways in 2009, reports Dawn. Mohammed Wali Zazi (55) remained free on bail after his conviction in July 2011. His son, Najibullah Zazi, admitted that he returned from a trip to Pakistan to his family’s Colorado home to practice concocting homemade bombs using chemicals extracted from common beauty supplies. He drove to New York City in September 2009 with plans to attack the subway system in a ‘martyrdom operation’ before he learned he was being watched by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and fled back to Colorado. The plot was sanctioned by Al Qaeda. The elder Zazi, an Afghan-born US citizen, was found guilty of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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February - 9 
The Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit said on February 9 that Pakistan will host a two-day summit on counter-terrorism on February 16-17, 2012 involving leaders of Afghanistan and Iran, reports Express Tribune. Basit said that it will be attende
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The Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit said on February 9 that Pakistan will host a two-day summit on counter-terrorism on February 16-17, 2012 involving leaders of Afghanistan and Iran, reports Express Tribune. Basit said that it will be attended by Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. “The trilateral summit is important for the leaders to get together and discuss important regional issues pertaining to counter-terrorism and organised crimes including drug trafficking,” Basit added.
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February - 9 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government is likely to seek Federal Government’s permission to go after the Afghan nationals residing illegally in the province, Dawn quoting unnamed official sources reported. Data compiled by the Home and Tribal Affairs Dep
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government is likely to seek Federal Government’s permission to go after the Afghan nationals residing illegally in the province, Dawn quoting unnamed official sources reported. Data compiled by the Home and Tribal Affairs Department revealed that around 400,000 Afghans have been staying in the province without legal documents and that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Police had not taken action against them under Foreigners Act. “Despite having legal powers, FIA and police don`t go after them,” said an official. The Federal Government should make arrangements to block the entry of Afghans arriving without legal documents. The Home Department recently briefed the provincial cabinet about the presence of refugees and unregistered and illegal Afghans in the province. During the meeting, issues relating to the refugees were discussed and it was proposed that illegal Afghans be deported from the province with the prior permission of the Federal Government.
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February - 9 
The United States (US) drones hitting targets on Pakistani territory is illegal, and reports of alleged involvement of Inter-States Intelligence (ISI) with the Taliban are not even worthy of comment, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on Februar
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The United States (US) drones hitting targets on Pakistani territory is illegal, and reports of alleged involvement of Inter-States Intelligence (ISI) with the Taliban are not even worthy of comment, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on February 9, reports Daily Times. “Attacks by US drones on Pakistani territory are illegal and cannot be tolerated,” Khar said in an interview to a Russian english news channel, RT. She said the US attacks promote extremist moods in the region. “Drones are not only completely illegal and unlawful and have no authorisation to be used within the domains of international law but even more importantly, they are counter-productive to the objective of getting this region rid of militancy, terrorism and extremism,” Khar said. “Because if one strike leads to getting you target number one or target number three today, you are creating five more targets or 10 more targets in the militancy that it breeds in the fodder that it gives to the militants to attract more people to join their ranks,” the Foreign Minister said.
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February - 9 
The United States (US) missiles on February 9 killed Pakistan al Qaeda Chief, Badr Mansoor, one of the Americans’ main targets and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people, The Express Tribune quoting officials reported. Badr Mansoor, who repu
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The United States (US) missiles on February 9 killed Pakistan al Qaeda Chief, Badr Mansoor, one of the Americans’ main targets and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people, The Express Tribune quoting officials reported. Badr Mansoor, who reputedly sent fighters to Afghanistan and ran a training camp in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), was killed in a pre-dawn drone strike on a compound in Miranshah near the Afghanistan border, Pakistani officials and a member of his group told AFP. “He died in the missile attacks overnight in Miranshah. His death is a major blow to al Qaeda’s abilities to strike in Pakistan,” a senior Pakistani official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. His death was confirmed by one of his loyalists. “Badr Mansoor was killed in the missile attack,” a militant among his group confirmed by telephone
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February - 9 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Punjabi settler, identified as Khuda Bakhsh, in Turbat District on February 9, reports Daily Times. According to details, the victim was a resident of Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Punjabi settler, identified as Khuda Bakhsh, in Turbat District on February 9, reports Daily Times. According to details, the victim was a resident of Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab.
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February - 9 
United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on February 9 while speaking with reporters at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad, revealed that supply to NATO in Afghanistan is continuing by using Pakistani air space, re
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United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on February 9 while speaking with reporters at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad, revealed that supply to NATO in Afghanistan is continuing by using Pakistani air space, reports Daily Times. He said that both Pakistan and US have to work together to improve their relations and resolve the issues. To a question about reports that the US was mulling apology for the NATO attack on November 26, the ambassador said that his country’s officials have said this was a tragic accident and it happened unintentionally. “We must work together to avoid Salala like incidents,” he said. He said that enhanced consultation among NATO, Afghanistan and Pakistan was essential for coordination along bordering areas.
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February - 9 
US State Department distanced itself from a congressional hearing on Balochistan and opposed the idea of independent Balochistan, adding that the problems of the province should be resolved through peaceful and political means, reports Dawn. At news
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US State Department distanced itself from a congressional hearing on Balochistan and opposed the idea of independent Balochistan, adding that the problems of the province should be resolved through peaceful and political means, reports Dawn. At news briefing in Washington, the Department’s spokesperson Victoria Nuland said the US administration had not changed its policy and continued to see Balochistan as part of the Pakistani state. “Our view on Balochistan has not changed. We are aware of this hearing. As you know, Congress holds hearings on many foreign affairs topics. These hearings don’t necessarily imply that the US Government endorses one view or another view. I’d underscore that the State Department is not participating or involved in this hearing,” she added.
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February - 9 
Government on February 9 sent a letter to the Nepal Army (NA) to start preparations for the integration of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants into the national army. The Defence Ministry dispatched a formal instruction along
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Government on February 9 sent a letter to the Nepal Army (NA) to start preparations for the integration of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants into the national army. The Defence Ministry dispatched a formal instruction along with the minutes of the Special Committee decision to the Army Headquarters. The formal communication was delayed due to an ambiguity in the letter sent to the Defence Ministry by the PM’s Office on February 5. The minutes were prepared on the basis of the seven-point deal signed in November 2011.
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February - 9 
PLA combatants said they used to contribute NPR 1,000 each month from their allowance to the fund maintained by the commanders in each cantonment. The situation in other cantonments has also turned ugly with the commanders refusing to return the comb
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PLA combatants said they used to contribute NPR 1,000 each month from their allowance to the fund maintained by the commanders in each cantonment. The situation in other cantonments has also turned ugly with the commanders refusing to return the combatants’ money. Security has been beefed up in each cantonment with deployment of Armed Police Force in support of the Nepal Police personnel deployed for security in the cantonments. The strength of Security Force (SF) personnel has been increased from 25 to 100 in each of the cantonments for security of the officials involved in the voluntary retirement process, Maoist cadres and arms containers, according to sources. Police personnel who were earlier kept outside the cantonments have been called in for security from February 7 while internal security for arms containers has also been beefed up following the incident in Surkhet where former disqualified combatants tried to seize arms from the containers on February 5.
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February - 9 
Special panel asks banks to only make payment to former UCPN-M combatants as seizure of pay cheques increases, reports Nepal News. The Special Committee for Monitoring, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist fighters on February 9 decided to direct
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Special panel asks banks to only make payment to former UCPN-M combatants as seizure of pay cheques increases, reports Nepal News. The Special Committee for Monitoring, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist fighters on February 9 decided to direct Government banks to make payments of the account payee cheques given to Maoist combatants opting for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) only if they appear in person with their identity cards. The decision comes in the wake of reports that pay cheques are being snatched from the retiring combatants by the commanders of the Maoist army to force the former to share money with them. On some occasions, the former combatants are also forced to sign blank cheques.
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February - 9 
The hard-line faction of the UCPN-M led by vice-chairman, Mohan Baidya, on February 9 has demanded resignation of Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai, accusing him of violating party policy by revoking cabinet decision to legalise the war-era land tran
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The hard-line faction of the UCPN-M led by vice-chairman, Mohan Baidya, on February 9 has demanded resignation of Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai, accusing him of violating party policy by revoking cabinet decision to legalise the war-era land transactions, reports Nepal News. Emerging from a Standing Committee meeting, party secretary, CP Gajurel, said that they proposed to call back Bhattarai from the Prime Ministerial post. Baidya loyalist leader also said that PM’s move was against the party
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February - 9 
The Opposition parties on February 9 allowed parliament to resume after 23 days of obstruction, reports Kantipuronline. The resumption followed the Government's decision to backtrack from its decision to legalise conflict-era land transactions. Prime
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The Opposition parties on February 9 allowed parliament to resume after 23 days of obstruction, reports Kantipuronline. The resumption followed the Government's decision to backtrack from its decision to legalise conflict-era land transactions. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai February 9 declaration before the House thus renders the cabinet’s January 12 decision nugatory.
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February - 9 
The parties have agreed to form a mechanism to look into the seizure of combatants’ pay cheques by PLA commanders. The Army Integration Special Committee will form a probe committee in this regard. The parties also agreed to finalise the Truth and Re
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The parties have agreed to form a mechanism to look into the seizure of combatants’ pay cheques by PLA commanders. The Army Integration Special Committee will form a probe committee in this regard. The parties also agreed to finalise the Truth and Reconciliation Bill and initiate discussions on the report submitted by the State Restructuring Commission. In the six-hour-long meeting at the Gokarna Resort, UCPN-M Chairman,Pushpa Kamal Dahal, aka Prachanda proposed formation of a national consensus Government to facilitate the peace and constitution writing processes.
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February - 9 
UCPN-M had directed commanders in all the seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) divisions to collect 40 percent of the retirement pay received by each retiring combatant, a PLA source has confirmed, reports Kantipuronline. It is learnt that the Maois
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UCPN-M had directed commanders in all the seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) divisions to collect 40 percent of the retirement pay received by each retiring combatant, a PLA source has confirmed, reports Kantipuronline. It is learnt that the Maoist leadership had called for a mandatory contribution from all retiring combatants so that the amount could be used in rehabilitation programmes for the disqualified PLA fighters and members of the Young Communist League (YCL). There is widespread dissent among the retiring combatants on the party’s direction. In Damak, Maoist Politburo member Haribol Gajurel said the UNMIN disqualified cadres have played an important role in the peace process and it is not right to send them home empty-handed, he told media persons. Gajurel, however, dismissed reports about commanders confiscating cheques from the combatants.
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February - 9 
Awami League (AL)-backed student organisation Bangladesh Chatra (BCL) League president HM Badiuzzaman Shohag demanded banning of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-backed student organisation Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) immediately,
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Awami League (AL)-backed student organisation Bangladesh Chatra (BCL) League president HM Badiuzzaman Shohag demanded banning of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-backed student organisation Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) immediately,
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February - 9 
Four separate cases were filed against 100 activists of Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) including seven of its detained activists for vandalizing vehicles during February 9's half-day hartal in the Chittagong port city, reports The Independent. The ICS
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Four separate cases were filed against 100 activists of Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) including seven of its detained activists for vandalizing vehicles during February 9's half-day hartal in the Chittagong port city, reports The Independent. The ICS activists on February 9 had vandalized at least 40 vehicles at different areas in the port city during half-day strike called for protesting the killing of its two activists in Chittagong University campus. Police arrested eight ICS activists in connection with the incident.
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February - 9 
The Police arrested nine activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Sylhet and Habiganj Districts on February 9 in connection with vandalism, reports The Daily Star. Ten Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists were injured as Police charged batons
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The Police arrested nine activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Sylhet and Habiganj Districts on February 9 in connection with vandalism, reports The Daily Star. Ten Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists were injured as Police charged batons on their procession at Nabiganj sub-district in Habiganj District.
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February - 9 
In a launching ceremony of a DVD- The RUTHLESS- LTTE’s Final Crimes Against Humanity, Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle said that this video is not for the political gain, but to give a correct understandin
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In a launching ceremony of a DVD- The RUTHLESS- LTTE’s Final Crimes Against Humanity, Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle said that this video is not for the political gain, but to give a correct understanding about the experiences of the Tamil community of the North and East during the war period reports Daily News. Interestingly, this video is produced by the Defence Ministry, includes facts and evidence supplied by the Tamil people relating to the war along with the identity of the real perpetrators of atrocities against them.
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February - 9 
Sri Lankan opposition party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country is in need of the establishment of democracy plus to address issues faced by it reports Colombo Page. He also announced series of protests to be held under the People's Movement
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Sri Lankan opposition party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country is in need of the establishment of democracy plus to address issues faced by it reports Colombo Page. He also announced series of protests to be held under the People's Movement against Lawlessness.
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February - 9 
Sri Lanka's opposition United National party (UNP) has agreed with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the issue of non- participation in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government. The news came a day after TNA and UNP disc
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Sri Lanka's opposition United National party (UNP) has agreed with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the issue of non- participation in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government. The news came a day after TNA and UNP discussed the issue on February 9 at parliamentary complex. Rejecting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa call to participate in PSC, the opposition parties UNP, TNA and the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) have decided to ignore President's call.
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February - 9 
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 9 has dismissed the lawsuit against a former General of Sri Lanka Army Shavendra Silva, filed by the relatives of two Sri Lankan Tamils alleging war crimes, reports Co
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 9 has dismissed the lawsuit against a former General of Sri Lanka Army Shavendra Silva, filed by the relatives of two Sri Lankan Tamils alleging war crimes, reports Colombo Page. The court dismissed the lawsuit on the ground that Silva is currently serving, and is an accredited diplomat entitled to immunity from civil jurisdiction in the United States under federal statute and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Major General Silva was instrumental in the military capturing several former LTTE strongholds including the Mannar Rice Bowl, Nachchikudha, Devils Point, Pooneryn, Kilinochchi, Elephant Pass, Vishvamadu and Puthukudiyiruppuan.
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February - 10 
A cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Tony Kiho, was killed by unidentified assailants near the 6th Mile area of Dimapur District at 6.30 pm on February 10. According to Police, the victim
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A cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Tony Kiho, was killed by unidentified assailants near the 6th Mile area of Dimapur District at 6.30 pm on February 10. According to Police, the victim was picked up by assailants from some other place and brought near 6th Mile in a gypsy with his hands tied. Tony was shot from a close range. The victim bore several bullet marks on his head and chest.
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February - 10 
An exchange of fire took place between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Patung in West Singhbhum District in the evening of February 10. The incident took place after the Maoists opened
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An exchange of fire took place between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Patung in West Singhbhum District in the evening of February 10. The incident took place after the Maoists opened fire on SF personnel, who were on long-range patrolling in the Maoist-dominated pockets. However, no casualties were reported from either side.
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February - 10 
Anthony Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), was produced before the Special Court of National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 10 at Patiala in New Delhi.
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Anthony Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), was produced before the Special Court of National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 10 at Patiala in New Delhi.
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February - 10 
Eight years after two blasts at the Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai killed 52 people, the Bombay High Court (HC) on February 10 upheld the death sentence awarded to the three accused, reports The Times of India. The court also asked two
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Eight years after two blasts at the Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai killed 52 people, the Bombay High Court (HC) on February 10 upheld the death sentence awarded to the three accused, reports The Times of India. The court also asked two accused discharged earlier to appear before the trial court, where they will face a fresh case. Ashrat Ansari, Sayed Anees and his wife Fehmida Sayed were held guilty by a special anti-terrorism court in 2009, under the now-repealed Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for their conspiracy to trigger four blasts - an unexploded bomb in a BEST bus in December 2002; a blast in a Ghatkopar BEST bus in July 2003 that killed two; and the twin blasts at the Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar on August 25, 2003.
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February - 10 
Five Policemen were injured in clashes with the activists of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Maisuma area of Srinagar after JKLF chairman Yasin Malik along with his two supporters was detained on February 10. JKLF activists were marching tow
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Five Policemen were injured in clashes with the activists of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Maisuma area of Srinagar after JKLF chairman Yasin Malik along with his two supporters was detained on February 10. JKLF activists were marching towards the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in the Sonawar locality of Srinagar. The clashes occurred after Police intercepted the march and took away Yasin Malik and two others.
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February - 10 
Four personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) including a commandant were killed in an ambush by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri District on February 10. Two other BSF personnel and two officials of th
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Four personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) including a commandant were killed in an ambush by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri District on February 10. Two other BSF personnel and two officials of the Irrigation Department (ID) were also injured in the attack, which came a day before the first phase polls of the panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections. The four BSF personnel were Commandant J.K. Khaswan, Deputy Commandant Rajesh Saran, Subedar Ashok Yadav and Assistant Sub-Inspector Jitendra Sahu. The driver of the vehicle, Subhendu Kundu, and the Personal Security Officer of the Commandant, Bishnu Pani, were injured. The two ID officials injured were Srikant Behera and Govind Chandra Ray. According to the District Police, the BSF personnel were on their way to Chitrakonda from the BSF camp at Balimela. They were travelling in a SUV to oversee security arrangements for the polls. At 1 p.m., their vehicle overturned in a landmine blast about nine kilometres from Balimela. No one was seriously injured or killed, but the personnel fell victim to indiscriminate firing by Maoists hiding in the nearby dense forest.
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February - 10 
Naga People’s Front (NPF), on February 10, refuted the charges levelled against the party of establishing links with militants during the Manipur assembly polls, reports Kanglaonline.
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Naga People’s Front (NPF), on February 10, refuted the charges levelled against the party of establishing links with militants during the Manipur assembly polls, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 10 
NDFB-RD is targeting Businessmen as well as Government employees having workplaces especially in central and northern parts of the State. The outfit’s modus oprendi involves taking help of non-tribal girls serving the outfit as agents, who will befri
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NDFB-RD is targeting Businessmen as well as Government employees having workplaces especially in central and northern parts of the State. The outfit’s modus oprendi involves taking help of non-tribal girls serving the outfit as agents, who will befriend & then on that day ask the target for dinner in the bar. During the dinner, she will mix drugs with the food and handover the target to the militants. In this regard, SFs had arrested a NDFB-RD militant, Utpal Boro and agent, Dipika Bora, from Bar 79 in Nagaon.
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February - 10 
NSCN-K on February 12 said that it would initiate “stern actions” against anybody collecting unauthorized “taxes’ in the name of the outfit and asked those who have been doing the same to immediately put an end to the practice.
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NSCN-K on February 12 said that it would initiate “stern actions” against anybody collecting unauthorized “taxes’ in the name of the outfit and asked those who have been doing the same to immediately put an end to the practice.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrest of two women over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Keisham Ibeyaima Devi and Thokchom Seran Renubala, from Kumbi Kangjeibung area in Bishnupur District. Both were working under th
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Security Forces (SFs) arrest of two women over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Keisham Ibeyaima Devi and Thokchom Seran Renubala, from Kumbi Kangjeibung area in Bishnupur District. Both were working under the command of the outfit’s ‘Divisional Force Commander’ Khelemba.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Arjun Basumatary (29), Swrjing Narzary (24) and Derhasat Basumatary (20), from Besargaon village
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Arjun Basumatary (29), Swrjing Narzary (24) and Derhasat Basumatary (20), from Besargaon village in Chirang District on February 10. SFs recovered three foreign-made pistols with three magazines and 16 live ammunition from them.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, arrested five militants of the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits), who struck terror among Congress candidates and their supporters in the just-concluded Assembly elections of January 28 f
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Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, arrested five militants of the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits), who struck terror among Congress candidates and their supporters in the just-concluded Assembly elections of January 28 from Imphal West District. Sub-divisional Police officer Modhunimai said they first arrested a militant identified as Seram Sanatomba and on his information the other four were arrested. Two hand-grenades were also seized from them. Modhunimai said that they were involved in hurling a bomb at the house of a woman candidate, W. Shyama, and sent an extortion notice to Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Minister N. Biren. They also tried to corner lucrative contract works in the IFC department and get big loans from the District Industrial Centre. All the arrested five are cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), which is a constituent of the CorCorm, adds The Assam Tribune.
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February - 10 
State Police have arrested 620 cadres of various outfits involved in peace talks on charges of extortion, abduction and other crimes, reports The Times of India. Further, the outfits have also violated the ground rules by carrying weapons outside the
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State Police have arrested 620 cadres of various outfits involved in peace talks on charges of extortion, abduction and other crimes, reports The Times of India. Further, the outfits have also violated the ground rules by carrying weapons outside the designated camps. In the last 9 years, police have seized about 180 weapons. The two Nunisa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) and Jewel faction of DHD (DHD-J) are the principal violators, from the two outfits; the police have arrested as many as 462 cadres and have seized 82 weapons.
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February - 10 
Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from Dhodhtritoli under Raidih Police Station in Gumla District in th
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Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from Dhodhtritoli under Raidih Police Station in Gumla District in the evening of February 10. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Jatin Narwal said the arrested PLFI cadres have been identified as ‘area commander’ Durjan Singh, Surendra Pal Singh and Bandhan Oraon - all residents of the same Police Station areas of the District. "Police recovered a country-made pistol, eight sim cards, a cell phone and four live bullets besides a dairy containing names of the persons from whom PLFI activists extorted levy," said the SP.
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February - 10 
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said that the Government was working on a multi pronged people centric strategy to deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the country, a Ministry of Rural Development pres
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Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said that the Government was working on a multi pronged people centric strategy to deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the country, a Ministry of Rural Development press release said. Inaugurating the All India Editors' conference on Social Sector issues at Puducherry, he said, only Police centric response to deal with the biggest internal security challenge is not going to succeed. He said the Maoist menace can be taken head on by addressing the developmental concerns of the tribals, besides increasing the intensity of political activity. He said the centre will be redesigning and restructuring the rural development programmes and will make them more sensitive to the needs of the common man and particularly the tribal community. The Minister said, he is working on the institutionalization of the Concurrent Evaluation Network through the NGOs and research institutes at the Central and State level to get the regular feedback about the implementation of rural development schemes on the ground level. He said, the Ministry has already decided to open all rural schemes to CAG audit to bring about greater accountability and transparency. The Minister said, he is also planning to give more flexibility to the state governments and his target is that by 2017, the States will prioritize about 50 percent of all the rural schemes spending, besides enhancing the importance of neglected sectors like drinking water supply and sanitation.
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February - 10 
A man was killed and another got injured in a bomb explosion in the Katan Bridge area of Khuzdar District on February 10, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, the explosion took place when a man riding a donkey cart was passing by, killing t
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A man was killed and another got injured in a bomb explosion in the Katan Bridge area of Khuzdar District on February 10, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, the explosion took place when a man riding a donkey cart was passing by, killing the cart rider and injuring a passer-by.
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February - 10 
Bitterly disappointed with Agencies over the non-production of seven suspects who had been taken into custody by Intelligence Agencies for their alleged involvement in several cases of terrorism, the Supreme Court ordered the Inter-Services Intellige
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Bitterly disappointed with Agencies over the non-production of seven suspects who had been taken into custody by Intelligence Agencies for their alleged involvement in several cases of terrorism, the Supreme Court ordered the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch and the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 10 to ensure presence of these prisoners by February 13, 2012, reports Dawn. The bench was expecting production of seven prisoners of the 11 men who mysteriously went missing form Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail gate the day they had been acquitted of terrorism charges in October 2010.
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February - 10 
Dissatisfied with Rehman Malik’s statement the opposition senators, including those from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) walked out from the House against the Government’s decisi
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Dissatisfied with Rehman Malik’s statement the opposition senators, including those from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) walked out from the House against the Government’s decision of allowing NATO supplies through Pakistani airspace, reported Daily Times. PML-N Senator Zafar Ali Shah said that the Parliament and the nation collectively decided to halt all kind of supplies from Pakistan after the Salala border post attack. This is a matter of shame for the Government, which continued NATO supplies secretly
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February - 10 
Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 10 categorically refuted the February 9, 2012 claim by United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter, that Pakistani airspace is being used to send in supplies to NATO forces stationed
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Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on February 10 categorically refuted the February 9, 2012 claim by United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter, that Pakistani airspace is being used to send in supplies to NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, reports Express Tribune. “NATO supplies have not been restored and no airport or airbase in Pakistan has been allowed for use to resume supply to Western forces,” Malik told the Senate.
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February - 10 
Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have rescued three abducted people, including a child from the captivity of an outfit led by Barat Khan alias Barati in a joint operation in Gulistan tehsil of Qilla Abdullah District. FC Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
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Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have rescued three abducted people, including a child from the captivity of an outfit led by Barat Khan alias Barati in a joint operation in Gulistan tehsil of Qilla Abdullah District. FC Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Brigadier Shehzad Akthar said, “The operation was conducted in Nuorak Suleman Khel area of Gulistan, which continued for two days and three kidnapped people, identified as Asmatullah, Habibullah and eight-year-old Subhan, were recovered.
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February - 10 
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mufti Kifayatullah denied his involvement in a murder committed in Mansehra and described it an attempt to drive him out of politics.
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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mufti Kifayatullah denied his involvement in a murder committed in Mansehra and described it an attempt to drive him out of politics.
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February - 10 
Lawyers for Dr Aafia Siddiqui, serving an 86-year prison sentence for shooting at US soldiers in Afghanistan, told an appeals court that she was so mentally ill, she should have been barred from testifying at her own trial. Dr Aafia’s lawyer, Dawn Ca
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Lawyers for Dr Aafia Siddiqui, serving an 86-year prison sentence for shooting at US soldiers in Afghanistan, told an appeals court that she was so mentally ill, she should have been barred from testifying at her own trial. Dr Aafia’s lawyer, Dawn Cardi, told a three-judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday that even though her client was judged competent to stand trial, she was so disabled by paranoid schizophrenia that the court should have taken the unusual step of barring her from testifying. “She had no intelligent understanding of what was going on,” Cardi said. “She was not rational.” Cardi also argued Dr Aafia was in the throes of mental illness when she made incriminating statements to FBI agents at a hospital in Afghanistan following the shooting. Dr Aafia, once a bright young student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brandeis University, was branded a fugitive terror suspect after she left the US in 2003 and married a nephew of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the master planner behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Her whereabouts were a mystery until she was detained in Afghanistan in 2008. A day later, she was wounded during a confrontation with US authorities who had gone to interrogate her. Six witnesses testified that she had grabbed a rifle and fired at the Americans.
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February - 10 
Members of the thousands of families belonging to four Khyber Agency tribes that earlier missed registrations are likely to get the internally displaced persons status, official sources said, reports Dawn. A decision to this effect, according to an o
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Members of the thousands of families belonging to four Khyber Agency tribes that earlier missed registrations are likely to get the internally displaced persons status, official sources said, reports Dawn. A decision to this effect, according to an official, had come after affected tribesmen from Khyber Agency took up the matter with the Federally Administered Tribal Areas’ authorities during the recent meetings between the two sides. “The political authorities have asked the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) for making arrangements to grant the IDP status to unregistered displaced families from Khyber Agency, extending them relief at the Jalozai camp,” a PDMA senior official said on condition of anonymity. The official said around 3,600 families were expected to be registered as IDPs by the authority. He said the decision would benefit the Khyber Agency families, which moved out of their villages for personal security concerns and missed to get registered as IDPs at the Jalozai camp. The official said the ongoing crackdown on Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants launched in 2009 had resulted in mass exodus with tribal people moving to Peshawar.
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February - 10 
Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin have been jailed in the UK over an al Qaeda-inspired plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan, reports Indian Express. The men, who were convi
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Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin have been jailed in the UK over an al Qaeda-inspired plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan, reports Indian Express. The men, who were convicted last week, were described by the judge at the Woolwich Crown Court as 'Islamic fundamentalists'. They hail from towns in England and Wales such as Stoke-on-Trent, Cardiff and London. Usman Khan (20), one of the nine jailed, was involved in organising a training camp on his family land in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and to encourage a 'significant' number of British Muslims at attending it. Justice Wilkie said this was a 'serious, long-term venture in terrorism' that could also have resulted in atrocities in the UK. All nine men were arrested in December 2010. He said, “It was envisaged by them and the other recruits may return to the UK as trained and experienced terrorists available to perform terrorist attacks in this country, on one possibility contemplated in the context of the return of British troops from Afghanistan.” The nine included one Bangladesh-origin man who had changed his name to 'Gurukanth Desai' before the arrest. Shahjahan (27) was jailed for a minimum term of eight years and 10 months. Usman Khan and Nazam Hussain (26) were ordered to serve at least eight years. Justice Wilkie said that the three were 'the more serious jihadis' and said they should not be released until they were no longer a threat to the public. Four others, who all pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism by planning to plant a bomb in the toilets of the London Stock Exchange, included: 'Gurukanth Desai' (30), 12 years; Abdul Miah (25), 16 years and 10 months; Mohammed Chowdhury (22), 13 years and 8 months; Shah Rahman (28), 12 years. Omar Latif (28), who admitted attending meetings with the intention of assisting others to prepare or commit acts of terrorism, was given 10 years and 4 months. Mohibur Rahman (28), was given a five-year sentence after he admitted to possessing two editions of an al Qaeda magazine for terrorist purposes.
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February - 10 
One constable got injured in grenade attack by militants during a search operation in Mando Khel area of Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 10, reports Dawn. Sources said militants hurled hand grenades at a police van during a searc
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One constable got injured in grenade attack by militants during a search operation in Mando Khel area of Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 10, reports Dawn. Sources said militants hurled hand grenades at a police van during a search operation and injured a constable identified as Syed Hussain. Police lunched search operation in the area and arrested nine militants including a local commander, identified as Mullah Yousuf Ali, after a fierce encounter.
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February - 10 
One person was killed and 11 others, including four policemen, were injured in a grenade and gunfire attack on a Police van in Razaar tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 10, reports Daily Times. The attack took p
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One person was killed and 11 others, including four policemen, were injured in a grenade and gunfire attack on a Police van in Razaar tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 10, reports Daily Times. The attack took place after the conclusion of a public gathering arranged by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A Police official said the injured included six policemen and five other people. He said the miscreants first hurled two grenades at the Police van and then opened gunfire on security personnel, adding that the participants of the gathering had left the area when the attack took place.
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February - 10 
One Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre was shot dead in Jutt Lines area within the limits of Brigade Police Station.
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One Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre was shot dead in Jutt Lines area within the limits of Brigade Police Station.
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February - 10 
Rehman Malik said that PKR 14.59 billion were spent in 2011 on personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) and Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) deployed in insurgency-hit Balochistan, reports Express Tribune. He said that 48,928 FC men and 2,057 PCG personnel have b
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Rehman Malik said that PKR 14.59 billion were spent in 2011 on personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) and Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) deployed in insurgency-hit Balochistan, reports Express Tribune. He said that 48,928 FC men and 2,057 PCG personnel have been deployed in the province. Talking about the Balochistan Package, he said that 85% of the package had been implemented. Absolving the army and paramilitary forces of the charges of abducting and killing people in Balochistan, Rehman Malik held a third force responsible for the volatile situation in the province, adds Dawn. “Not the Army or the FC, but a third force is disturbing law and order situation in Balochistan,” Malik siad.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 militants and injured 19 others in a crackdown in the Mamozai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 10, reports Daily Times. The military fired artillery shells at three suspec
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 militants and injured 19 others in a crackdown in the Mamozai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 10, reports Daily Times. The military fired artillery shells at three suspected hideouts in the Mamozai area. The death toll could not be independently verified and terrorists often dispute official accounts.
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February - 10 
Speaking at a monthly crime meeting Mansehra, District Police Officer Ijaz Ahmad Khan said that a committee of Ulema would be formed soon to work for maintaining sectarian harmony in the Mansehra District.
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Speaking at a monthly crime meeting Mansehra, District Police Officer Ijaz Ahmad Khan said that a committee of Ulema would be formed soon to work for maintaining sectarian harmony in the Mansehra District.
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February - 10 
Taking strong exception to the controversial US Congressional hearing on Balochistan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Sherry Rehman termed it an ill-advised move that would be detrimental to building trust between Pakistan and the US. According to a Paki
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Taking strong exception to the controversial US Congressional hearing on Balochistan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Sherry Rehman termed it an ill-advised move that would be detrimental to building trust between Pakistan and the US. According to a Pakistani embassy spokesman, the Ambassador said the Government of Pakistan strongly rejected the purpose and findings of the hearing and considered this an “ill-advised and ill-considered” move that would have serious repercussions for Pak-US relations. Balochistan was an integral part of the Pakistani federation, the ambassador said. Pakistan is a democracy conducting itself in accordance with international law.
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February - 10 
The Balochistan situation dominated the National Assembly and the Senate on February 10 as the lawmakers from the province felt uneasy over the situation in their province amid assurance from the Government that they would be given an in-house briefi
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The Balochistan situation dominated the National Assembly and the Senate on February 10 as the lawmakers from the province felt uneasy over the situation in their province amid assurance from the Government that they would be given an in-house briefing next week, reported Daily Times. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Humayun Aziz Kurd continued to draw the attention of the House towards the worsening law and order situation in the province. Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik, also clarified a statement when he stated that in order to talk with Baloch militants, some of them should publicly surrender their weapons, and by sticking to his stance, he believed it was meant to send a positive message.
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February - 10 
Two Afghan officials on February 10 said that Pakistan had arrested two suspects from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in connection with the September 20, 2011 assassination of former Afghan President and head of the Government-appoint
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Two Afghan officials on February 10 said that Pakistan had arrested two suspects from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in connection with the September 20, 2011 assassination of former Afghan President and head of the Government-appointed Peace Council, Burhanuddin Rabbani, who was trying to broker a peace deal with the Afghan Taliban, reported Daily Times. However, the Police chief in Quetta and the spokesman for the Frontier Corps (FC) said they had not heard of the alleged arrests. A special commission that Afghan President Hamid Karzai appointed to investigate Rabbani’s death concluded that the attack was planned in Quetta and that the primary assailant was a Pakistani citizen. The commission gave Pakistani authorities the names, addresses and phone numbers of people in Pakistan suspected of being involved in plotting the assassination. One of the two Afghan officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive case, said two individuals were arrested in Quetta last week.
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February - 10 
Two militants of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Qari Jalal Ahmed (25) and Irfan (35), were killed in Buffer Zone area of Shadman Town, within the limits of Taimuria Police Station in Karachi on February 10, reported Daily Times. Maulana Taj Hanfi, s
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Two militants of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Qari Jalal Ahmed (25) and Irfan (35), were killed in Buffer Zone area of Shadman Town, within the limits of Taimuria Police Station in Karachi on February 10, reported Daily Times. Maulana Taj Hanfi, spokesman of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), formerly known as SSP, said both victims were going their homes after attending the meeting of ASWJ in Surjani area.
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February - 10 
Two Police personnel were abducted at gunpoint by unidentified militants from a check post in Goth Naseebuallah area of Subatpur tehsil (revenue unit) in Jaffarabad District. They abducted Police personnel were identified as Hawaldar Karim Bakhsh and
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Two Police personnel were abducted at gunpoint by unidentified militants from a check post in Goth Naseebuallah area of Subatpur tehsil (revenue unit) in Jaffarabad District. They abducted Police personnel were identified as Hawaldar Karim Bakhsh and Constable Lashkar Khan.
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February - 10 
UCPN-M’s ‘people’s government’ had blessed land-transactions involving more than 10,000 people in nine Districts during the 10-year Maoist insurgency. For each land transaction, the ‘people’s government’ took two per cent tax. This was disclosed by U
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UCPN-M’s ‘people’s government’ had blessed land-transactions involving more than 10,000 people in nine Districts during the 10-year Maoist insurgency. For each land transaction, the ‘people’s government’ took two per cent tax. This was disclosed by UCPN-M central member, Hemanta Prakash Oli. He said the ‘people’s government’ had ‘blessed’ land-transactions from Palpa, Gulmi, Baglung, Parbat, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Rolpa, Salyan and Rukum during the insurgency. Most of these land deals were carried out in Rukum, Rolpa and Salyan Districts.
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February - 10 
UCPN-M’s hard-line faction has demanded Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's resignation over the cabinet decision to put on hold its previous decision on legalising war-era land transactions, Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on February 10 claimed t
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UCPN-M’s hard-line faction has demanded Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's resignation over the cabinet decision to put on hold its previous decision on legalising war-era land transactions, Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on February 10 claimed that the internal dispute was not so serious as to bring the Government down. He further said the party had settled bigger disputes in the past and that the current dispute would also come to an end.
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February - 10 
Voluntary retirement of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres has drawn to a close on February 10 -- the official deadline -- with completion of the process in six cantonments. As of February 10, the secretariat of the Special C
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Voluntary retirement of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres has drawn to a close on February 10 -- the official deadline -- with completion of the process in six cantonments. As of February 10, the secretariat of the Special Committee concluded voluntary retirement process in Ilam, Sindhuli, Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Rolpa and Surkhet, according to Balananda Sharma, convener of the secretariat. He said works in the cantonment in Kailali would conclude on February 11. “Only 55 combatants are yet to get the retirement package as of Friday. We will complete the work on Saturday,” said Gopal Singh Bohara, who is leads a secretariat team in Kailali.” He said.
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February - 10 
Six people were injured in a bomb attack by drug peddlers in Shankarpur area in the Benapole town of Jessore District on February 10, reports The Daily Star. Locals said a gang of drug peddlers brought two to three sacks containing phensidyl bottles
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Six people were injured in a bomb attack by drug peddlers in Shankarpur area in the Benapole town of Jessore District on February 10, reports The Daily Star. Locals said a gang of drug peddlers brought two to three sacks containing phensidyl bottles to hide them in the area. When locals protested that, an altercation ensued between the two sides and at one stage, the drug peddlers hurled bombs at the people, leaving the six injured.
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February - 11 
Cadres of Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic’ (HPC-D) control the vast area adjacent to the Tipaimukh Dam project in Churachandpur District who vowed several times to prevent the construction of the dam.
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Cadres of Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic’ (HPC-D) control the vast area adjacent to the Tipaimukh Dam project in Churachandpur District who vowed several times to prevent the construction of the dam.
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February - 11 
In an attempt to persuade members of the CPI-Maoist to lay down arms and prevent their movement in the Maoist-affected Jangalmahal region of West Bengal, the State Police have put up posters with the photographs of seven prominent Maoist leaders in t
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In an attempt to persuade members of the CPI-Maoist to lay down arms and prevent their movement in the Maoist-affected Jangalmahal region of West Bengal, the State Police have put up posters with the photographs of seven prominent Maoist leaders in the Jhargram area in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. Each poster has the name and photograph of an important Maoist leader, including the party's State secretary Akash, squad ‘commander’ Bikash, Suchitra Mahato, Tara and Jayanto, with a message urging them to join the mainstream. The posters also mention the crimes they have been charged with.
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February - 11 
One person identified as Sahadeb Hansda (28), an alleged Maoist linkman, was arrested from Bikrampur village under Simlapal Police Station in Bankura District on February 11. Acting on a tip-off, Policemen raided a Maoist hideout at Bikrampur and arr
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One person identified as Sahadeb Hansda (28), an alleged Maoist linkman, was arrested from Bikrampur village under Simlapal Police Station in Bankura District on February 11. Acting on a tip-off, Policemen raided a Maoist hideout at Bikrampur and arrested Hansda who was wanted in at least five cases.
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February - 11 
PLA has refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Seram Renubala and Keisham Ibeyaima who were arrested on the charge of being PLA activists on February 11.
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PLA has refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Seram Renubala and Keisham Ibeyaima who were arrested on the charge of being PLA activists on February 11.
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February - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout at Kamad-Dialgam in Anantnag District. On February 11 The recovery from the hideout include two UBGL grenades, one UBGL grenade thrower, one RPG shell, explosive five kilograms, pistol magazines, 2
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout at Kamad-Dialgam in Anantnag District. On February 11 The recovery from the hideout include two UBGL grenades, one UBGL grenade thrower, one RPG shell, explosive five kilograms, pistol magazines, 20 detonators, 150 rounds of AK-47, 100 Pika rounds, one Chinese grenade and a telescope.
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February - 11 
SFs arrested a PLA militant identified as M Romeo alias Rakesh in Jiribam in Imphal East on February 11.
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SFs arrested a PLA militant identified as M Romeo alias Rakesh in Jiribam in Imphal East on February 11.
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February - 11 
SFs arrested five left-wing extremists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations from across Gumla District on February 11, reports Newstrack India quoting ANI. "We have arrested Durjan Singh, who is an agent of the banned o
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SFs arrested five left-wing extremists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations from across Gumla District on February 11, reports Newstrack India quoting ANI. "We have arrested Durjan Singh, who is an agent of the banned outfit PLFI [Peoples' Liberation Front of India] and was dreaded in several areas. In another incident, we have also taken into custody two criminals who had come here to kill a witness. We have also seized arms from them. We arrested them after they fired at us following a chase," Gumla Superintendent of Police Jatin Narwal told media persons.
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February - 11 
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered 60 kilograms of explosives from Rajnandgaon District in the afternoon of February 11, twocircles.net quoting IANS reported. The explosives were recovered when an ITBP patrolling party deployed in the re
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered 60 kilograms of explosives from Rajnandgaon District in the afternoon of February 11, twocircles.net quoting IANS reported. The explosives were recovered when an ITBP patrolling party deployed in the region to counter Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) noticed a patch of asphalt in the middle of the Kohka-Manpur road varying in colour. "There were two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) hidden three feet below the road -- one weighing 20 kg stacked above another weighing 40 kg," ITBP's public relations officer, Deepak Pandey said. According to Pandey, it is for the first time that explosives have been found in the middle of a busy road and the Maoists may be starting a new dangerous trend.
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February - 11 
The joint Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest belt near Jharkhand border in West Midnapore District on February 11, reports Zee News. Combined forces of Central Reserve Police
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The joint Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest belt near Jharkhand border in West Midnapore District on February 11, reports Zee News. Combined forces of Central Reserve Police Force, Special Auxiliary Police, and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action troopers began inching towards Kanaisol Hills, 15-20 kilometres from Belpahari Police Station, close to the inter-state boundary, Police sources said. The operation was launched after the administration put up posters in several parts of the belt with pictures of seven 'area commanders' of CPI-Maoist, urging them to come forward and lay down arms.
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February - 11 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan on February 11 condemned attacks on Security Forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and said they would abide by the peace agreement with the Government, reports Dawn. A stateme
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan on February 11 condemned attacks on Security Forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and said they would abide by the peace agreement with the Government, reports Dawn. A statement issued by the five-member Shura-e-Muraqba (Observation Council / Council for Protection) in Miranshah warned that some elements were trying to destabilize North Waziristan Agency by firing rockets and exploding remote-controlled bombs. “Everybody knows that through a secret and well-organised conspiracy, the peaceful law and order situation is being aggravated in North Waziristan,” says a one-page statement in Urdu issued by the Shura on its letter pad. Therefore, Mujahideen and Ansar (locals and outsiders) are directed to respect the peace agreement with the Government, it said.
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February - 11 
A man, identified as Mohammad Zubair, was killed in a firing incident in Mastung District.
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A man, identified as Mohammad Zubair, was killed in a firing incident in Mastung District.
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February - 11 
A Police official said, “to treat them as prime suspects would be wrong. We have no evidence to suggest that they were involved in the murder even though they could have certain issues with him.” Both suspects belonged to Faisalabad, the former minis
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A Police official said, “to treat them as prime suspects would be wrong. We have no evidence to suggest that they were involved in the murder even though they could have certain issues with him.” Both suspects belonged to Faisalabad, the former minister’s native city. They had differences with Bhatti over property issues, “but they were not capable of carrying out such a high-profile assassination,” added the official.
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February - 11 
A rocket fired from an unknown location exploded on Karani Road in the Killi Geo area of Quetta. However, no casualty was reported.
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A rocket fired from an unknown location exploded on Karani Road in the Killi Geo area of Quetta. However, no casualty was reported.
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February - 11 
Afghan Security Forces raided a house inside Pakistan, abducted two suspected Taliban fighters, identified as Abdullah and Muhammad Sarwar Shabozai, and later shot them dead on February 11. The incident took place in Badini area close to the Afghan b
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Afghan Security Forces raided a house inside Pakistan, abducted two suspected Taliban fighters, identified as Abdullah and Muhammad Sarwar Shabozai, and later shot them dead on February 11. The incident took place in Badini area close to the Afghan border.
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February - 11 
Anti-Terrorism Court was told on February 11 that former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was killed December 27, 2007 because she supported the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) operation, reports Dawn. Magistrate Taufiq Ahmed, who had recorded confessional stat
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Anti-Terrorism Court was told on February 11 that former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was killed December 27, 2007 because she supported the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) operation, reports Dawn. Magistrate Taufiq Ahmed, who had recorded confessional statements of Rafaqat Hussain, Husnain Gul and Aitzaz Shah on February 13, 2008, said the accused told him that they wanted to kill only Bhutto and because of the deaths of 23 other people in the attack, which they regretted, they would accept any punishment awarded to them. According to the statements, the accused received PKR 360,000 from Baitullah Mehsud while his associates, Abdullah alias Saddam and Qari Ismail, provided them two suicide bombers Saeed alias Bilal and Ikramullah. They purchased a pistol to be used by the suicide attacker because the plan was to kill Bhutto near the stage during her rally in Liaquat Bagh area of Rawalpindi in Punjab.
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February - 11 
Balochistan Government termed reports about involvement of some Provincial Ministers in abduction for ransom and smuggling baseless. In a statement a spokesman for the Provincial Government denied a report published in some newspapers and said: “The
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Balochistan Government termed reports about involvement of some Provincial Ministers in abduction for ransom and smuggling baseless. In a statement a spokesman for the Provincial Government denied a report published in some newspapers and said: “The Provincial Government considers the act of kidnapping for ransom a hateful and heinous crime.” He said that such crimes were not happening only in Balochistan, but other provinces were also facing these problems. The Provincial Government was taking concrete measures to overcome the menace, he added.
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February - 11 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on February 11 said that the Provincial Government was ready to talk with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the sake of regional peace and future of young generation, but it will only be pos
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on February 11 said that the Provincial Government was ready to talk with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the sake of regional peace and future of young generation, but it will only be possible if TTP laid down arms and accepted Government writ, reports Daily Times. He offered clemency for the blood of innocent people if the TTP abandoned their anti-state acts and pledged to accept writ of the land. The chief minister said, “We are ready to pardon the blood of our friends, party workers and even attacks on our female family members if the Taliban become patriotic Pakistanis.” The CM, though, offered pardon to Taliban for laying down arms, and also made it clear that if the TTP did not surrender, the government would not sit quiet until the last Taliban fighter was brought to justice.
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February - 11 
Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 100 foreigners in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District under the Foreign Act reports The News. According to Levies Force, Afghan nationals including Uzbeks, Tajiks, Hazaras and Afghans, were taken into custody
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Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 100 foreigners in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District under the Foreign Act reports The News. According to Levies Force, Afghan nationals including Uzbeks, Tajiks, Hazaras and Afghans, were taken into custody in Chaman while entering Pakistan from Afghanistan without ant travelling documents.
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February - 11 
Levies Force arrested two suspects from Roghani area in Qilla Abdullah District and recovered a truck from their possession.
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Levies Force arrested two suspects from Roghani area in Qilla Abdullah District and recovered a truck from their possession.
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February - 11 
One of the two suspects, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, in the murder case of former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti was arrested in Dubai on February 11 with the help of the International Police (Interpol), reports Express Tribune. Zia-ur R
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One of the two suspects, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, in the murder case of former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti was arrested in Dubai on February 11 with the help of the International Police (Interpol), reports Express Tribune. Zia-ur Rehman and another suspect Malik Abid, both residents of Faisalabad District in Punjab were identified as possible suspects by a pastor named Hafiz Nazar, who was arrested by the Karachi Police in March 2011. He was arrested and handed over to Islamabad after the Karachi Police intercepted his phone calls made to a minorities’ member of the Punjab Assembly from Sargodha District. “The names of these two suspects were given by someone who was already released by the court on account of being mentally unstable,” a Police official said on the condition of anonymity. The Interpol informed that Zia-ur-Rehman was arrested, while Malik Abid was still at large.
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February - 11 
One person was injured and a vehicle was partially damaged when a roadside bomb exploded at Khayest village in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
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One person was injured and a vehicle was partially damaged when a roadside bomb exploded at Khayest village in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
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February - 11 
Sir Syed Police on February 11 claimed to have arrested four criminals, including a militant of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), and recovered weapons from their possession. A Police party conducted a raid within the premises of Shah Mohammad Graveyard
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Sir Syed Police on February 11 claimed to have arrested four criminals, including a militant of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), and recovered weapons from their possession. A Police party conducted a raid within the premises of Shah Mohammad Graveyard, sector 9, North Karachi when some armed men opened fire on them. The Police retaliated and after more than twenty minutes of crossfire, arrested four culprits, including Fahim alias Qari Fahim, Zulfiqar, Adeel and Arif, besides recovering a rifle, four TT pistols, 10 mobile phones and a motorcycle from their possession. Qari Fahim belonged to the SSP and had been involved in several heinous crimes, including murders, attempts to murder and Police encounters. He has been released from the jail thrice, whereas the other accused were involved in house robberies and street crimes.
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February - 11 
Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked an oil and gas plant in Karak District on February 11. The militants used small and heavy weapons in the attack in Gurgure area of Karak District. The attack caused no damage to the vital
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Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked an oil and gas plant in Karak District on February 11. The militants used small and heavy weapons in the attack in Gurgure area of Karak District. The attack caused no damage to the vital installation of the Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC). The militants were believed to have come from Thall area of Hangu District, the police sources said, adding that the militants made several attempts in the past to target the vital installations and abduct engineers and other personnel working on several occasions.
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February - 11 
The Army on February 11 started court martial proceedings against five officers, including Brigadier Ali Khan, over their suspected ties to the banned outfit Hizbut Tahrir, reports Daily Times. Brigadier Ali Khan and four other officers were detained
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The Army on February 11 started court martial proceedings against five officers, including Brigadier Ali Khan, over their suspected ties to the banned outfit Hizbut Tahrir, reports Daily Times. Brigadier Ali Khan and four other officers were detained in May 2011 for suspected links to the outfit. Brigadier Khan was working at GHQ at the time of his arrest. Two senior security officials said on condition of anonymity that the military trial started recently but did not provide any other details. According to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Brigadier Khan was indicted during the current week as a summary of evidence had been completed against him. However, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) neither confirmed nor denied the news. Former Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer Colonel (retd) Muhammad Akram told a foreign media organisation that family members of Brigadier Khan had contacted him to plead his case in a military court.
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February - 11 
The dead body of an abdcuted Khasadar Force official, Toor Gul Khan, was found in Khwezai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn. Sources said that the slain khasadar, Toor Gul Khan, a reside
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The dead body of an abdcuted Khasadar Force official, Toor Gul Khan, was found in Khwezai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn. Sources said that the slain khasadar, Toor Gul Khan, a resident of Atta Khwezai, was abdcuted by unidentified militants along with three other people a couple of days ago. The other kidnapped persons were identified as Khalid, Ajmer and Mohammad. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency chapter spokesman Mukarram Khurasani claimed responsibility for the killing of the abdcuted official, saying other people in their custody are relatives of khasadars.
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February - 11 
Two abducted Policemen, identified as Karim Bakhsh and Lashkar Khan, were killed in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on February 11 reports Dawn. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed responsibility for the February 10, 2012 abduction of the two Pol
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Two abducted Policemen, identified as Karim Bakhsh and Lashkar Khan, were killed in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on February 11 reports Dawn. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed responsibility for the February 10, 2012 abduction of the two Policemen from the Sohbatpur area of Jaffarabad District and said the two had been killed and their bodies were thrown in the Shahpur area.
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February - 11 
Two persons, identified as Abdul Ghafoor and Mohammad Aslam, were injured in firing incident on February 11 in Turbat District .
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Two persons, identified as Abdul Ghafoor and Mohammad Aslam, were injured in firing incident on February 11 in Turbat District .
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February - 11 
Unknown assailants shot at and injured the local secretary of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), identified as Minhajuddin, at Khomar area of Gilgit city in Gilgit-Baltistan on February 11, reported Dawn. The assailants managed to escape from the sc
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Unknown assailants shot at and injured the local secretary of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), identified as Minhajuddin, at Khomar area of Gilgit city in Gilgit-Baltistan on February 11, reported Dawn. The assailants managed to escape from the scene.
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February - 11 
The leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN- Maoist) have been divided over the possible leadership in the National Unity Government. Standing Committee meeting of the UCPN-M party called at the Parliamentary Party office ended i
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The leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN- Maoist) have been divided over the possible leadership in the National Unity Government. Standing Committee meeting of the UCPN-M party called at the Parliamentary Party office ended inconclusively after the rival factions in the party failed to make a common position on the leadership of the next Government which is supposed to be a National Consensus Government.
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February - 11 
The retiring UCPN-M cadres of the 1st Division cantonment located at Chulachuli of Topgachhi VDC-7 in Jhapa District have protested the snatching of their checks by cantonment commanders. Holding a press conference on February 11, they informed that
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The retiring UCPN-M cadres of the 1st Division cantonment located at Chulachuli of Topgachhi VDC-7 in Jhapa District have protested the snatching of their checks by cantonment commanders. Holding a press conference on February 11, they informed that they had formed a struggle committee to resist the commanders and had chosen Purna Bahadur Limbu as their coordinator. The retiring combatants said 701 cadres had received half of the declared money and the commanders had looted the checks provided by the State.
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February - 11 
The secretariat of the Special Committee has received complaints from retired cadres that over 100 checks issued in their names have been missing, reports Republica. According to secretariat convener, Balananda Sharma, the secretariat is investigatin
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The secretariat of the Special Committee has received complaints from retired cadres that over 100 checks issued in their names have been missing, reports Republica. According to secretariat convener, Balananda Sharma, the secretariat is investigating into the complaints.
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February - 12 
A team of Imphal East commando brought back a ‘lieutenant’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as Takhellambam Apabi who was arrested by Mizoram Police from Vairengte in Kolasib District on February 12.
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A team of Imphal East commando brought back a ‘lieutenant’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as Takhellambam Apabi who was arrested by Mizoram Police from Vairengte in Kolasib District on February 12.
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February - 12 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest in West Midnapore District on February 12. Following intelligence input that a group of Maoists from Bandwan and Odisha had come
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest in West Midnapore District on February 12. Following intelligence input that a group of Maoists from Bandwan and Odisha had come to Gopiballavpur to hold a meeting, a team of SFs raided the area. There was no report of any injury or casualty during the 20-minute-long encounter, said Jhargram Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Sharma. “After the initial firing, the Maoists seemed to have fled away to Odisha. We found a bag and a polythene sheet,” he added.
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February - 12 
Exchange of fire between the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Police took place in Gadchiroli District on February 12, reports Zee News. However, no one was injured. According to Police, Maoists opened fire on a polling
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Exchange of fire between the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Police took place in Gadchiroli District on February 12, reports Zee News. However, no one was injured. According to Police, Maoists opened fire on a polling party near Repanpalli village when it was returning to its base camp. However, security personnel accompanying the polling staff retaliated following which the Maoists fled away, they said, adding the polling staff reached its base-camp safely.
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February - 12 
In 2010-11, several bunds (embankments) and check-dams were built in Jugail gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) with INR 13.I million from Mahatma Gandhi National Renewal Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) funds. Since
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In 2010-11, several bunds (embankments) and check-dams were built in Jugail gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) with INR 13.I million from Mahatma Gandhi National Renewal Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) funds. Since then, most of these have been washed away or developed large cracks. And many of those who worked on the construction are still waiting for their wages.
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February - 12 
In another incident, an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Police took place near Ghotsur village in Etapalli Taluka (administrative unit) of the District, but no one was injured. The second phase polling in Aheri, Etapalli, Bhamragad and Siron
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In another incident, an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Police took place near Ghotsur village in Etapalli Taluka (administrative unit) of the District, but no one was injured. The second phase polling in Aheri, Etapalli, Bhamragad and Sironcha Taluka for 16 Zilla Parishad (district level local self-Government institution) and 32 Panchayat Samiti (block level local self-Government institution) seats was held on February 12. Maoists had appealed people in the region to boycott the polls and had dropped posters in this regard at various places.
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February - 12 
Kamal Chauhan, a former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 12 confessed that he had planted bombs on board the Samjhauta Express in 2007. His remarks came as the NIA alleged that I
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Kamal Chauhan, a former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 12 confessed that he had planted bombs on board the Samjhauta Express in 2007. His remarks came as the NIA alleged that Indore-based Chauhan had undergone training in arms and explosives in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. “Yes, I have done it on my will,” Chauhan told journalists as he was being taken out after in-camera proceedings in the Panchkula court, which granted the NIA his custody till February 24 for questioning.
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February - 12 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a Madhya Pradesh resident on February 12 on suspicion of having participated in the terrorist cell which carried out the Samjhauta Express blasts in 2007 — the first breakthrough in over a year against a c
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a Madhya Pradesh resident on February 12 on suspicion of having participated in the terrorist cell which carried out the Samjhauta Express blasts in 2007 — the first breakthrough in over a year against a core group of fugitives who have eluded arrest since 2008. Kamal Chauhan, NIA sources said, is believed to be one of the four men who planted incendiary devices on the Lahore-bound train on February 18, 2007, killing 68 people. Chauhan, a long-standing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist, is the second alleged perpetrator of the bombing to be held. Lokesh Sharma, an Indore-based Hindutva activist, was arrested in June 2010 for having participated in the meeting in which the terrorist attack was planned, will now face fresh charges of having participated in the bombing itself, the sources said.
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February - 12 
Poonch Police handover a Special Police Officer (SPO), who had turned out to be a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), to Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu as two more live Pakistani SIM cards were recovered from his possession.
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Poonch Police handover a Special Police Officer (SPO), who had turned out to be a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), to Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu as two more live Pakistani SIM cards were recovered from his possession.
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February - 12 
SFs arrested six persons, including five members of a family, two of whom were militants, Identified as Saleem Bhat and Nazir Ahmed, from a hotel at Jewel Chowk in Jammu City on February 12. The whole group had been staying in the hotel after reachin
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SFs arrested six persons, including five members of a family, two of whom were militants, Identified as Saleem Bhat and Nazir Ahmed, from a hotel at Jewel Chowk in Jammu City on February 12. The whole group had been staying in the hotel after reaching Jammu from Pakistan via Nepal. One of the arrested persons included a Pakistani woman from Karachi.
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February - 12 
That surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres are on the run fearing fratricidal killings by the outfit. While some cadres are shifting base to the houses of relatives, others are being accommodated in Police Stations temporarily. The
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That surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres are on the run fearing fratricidal killings by the outfit. While some cadres are shifting base to the houses of relatives, others are being accommodated in Police Stations temporarily. The constant attempts by the outfit to attack their surrendered colleagues at the behest of ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira is a cause of worry for Meghalaya Police, who are currently trying to neutralise the GNLA. GNLA militants had recently torched the houses of two surrendered militants; the first incident was reported from South Garo Hills and the other from East Garo Hills. The outfit had asked the surrendered cadres to refund the money for the weapons they had run away with.
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February - 12 
A Hindu trader, identified as Sham Lal, was abducted on February 12 from Veer area of Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) in Khuzdar District while he was on his way to Karachi in Sindh, reported Daily Times. No one claimed responsibility for the abduction. A
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A Hindu trader, identified as Sham Lal, was abducted on February 12 from Veer area of Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) in Khuzdar District while he was on his way to Karachi in Sindh, reported Daily Times. No one claimed responsibility for the abduction. According to details, a group of militants intercepted his car and abducted him at gunpoint, leaving his family behind.
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February - 12 
A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander on February 11 claimed of keeping two western aid workers, abducted from Multan District of Punjab on January 19, 2012, hostage near the Afghan border, reported Dawn. “The two Non-Governmental Orga
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A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander on February 11 claimed of keeping two western aid workers, abducted from Multan District of Punjab on January 19, 2012, hostage near the Afghan border, reported Dawn. “The two Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) workers who were abducted in Multan nearly a month ago are in our custody near the border. We haven’t made any demands yet,” a senior TTP commander said, adding, “They are in good health.”
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February - 12 
Levies Force recovered a mutilated dead body of a missing person, identified as Mir Khan Chah, from Chagai District on February 12, reports Daily Times. Khan Chah was reportedly missing since 20 days.
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Levies Force recovered a mutilated dead body of a missing person, identified as Mir Khan Chah, from Chagai District on February 12, reports Daily Times. Khan Chah was reportedly missing since 20 days.
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February - 12 
Police arrested ‘commander’ Bakht Ravan, an uncle of a high ranking Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Ibn-e-Amin, in the Chaparyal area of Swat District.
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Police arrested ‘commander’ Bakht Ravan, an uncle of a high ranking Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Ibn-e-Amin, in the Chaparyal area of Swat District.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 12 said US drone strikes targeting al Qaeda and Taliban militants are counter-productive and his Government has not given permission for such attacks, reports Dawn. “First of all I want to inform you that
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 12 said US drone strikes targeting al Qaeda and Taliban militants are counter-productive and his Government has not given permission for such attacks, reports Dawn. “First of all I want to inform you that we did not allow or give permission to fly drones from Pakistan,” Mr Gilani told Al Jazeera television. “Drones are counter-productive and we have discussed it thoroughly with the US administration.” He said the “collateral damage” from drone attacks was counter-productive because it undermined his Government’s efforts to separate tribes from militants, and also violated Pakistan’s sovereignty. Mr Gilani said former military ruler Pervez Musharraf had “some understanding” on drone attacks with the United States.
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February - 12 
Quoting Ali Dayan Hassan, the Pakistan Director for a United States (US)-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) organisation, on February 12 Dawn reported that the human rights violations in Balochistan cannot be swept under the carpet as an internal issue.
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Quoting Ali Dayan Hassan, the Pakistan Director for a United States (US)-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) organisation, on February 12 Dawn reported that the human rights violations in Balochistan cannot be swept under the carpet as an internal issue. “Human rights abuses come under a universal jurisdiction. A torturer can be held responsible anywhere in the world,” Dayan said.
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February - 12 
Religious parties during a rally held in a ground near the Quaid Mausoleum in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 12, vowed to hold a sit-in outside Parliament on February 20, 2012 in protest against restoration of NATO supplies and
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Religious parties during a rally held in a ground near the Quaid Mausoleum in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 12, vowed to hold a sit-in outside Parliament on February 20, 2012 in protest against restoration of NATO supplies and warned to turn every square of the country into Tahrir Square if attempts were made to push the country to United States (US) subservience, reports Dawn. From the platform of Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC), the parties assailed US policies and their leaders and slogan-chanting supporters condemned the continuing drone attacks and “attempts to restore NATO supplies”. The rally was dominated by Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and Ahl-e-Sunnat wal Jama’at (ASWJ). Several speakers paid tribute to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. Hafiz Mohammad Saeed of JuD said the US wanted to avenge its defeat in Afghanistan and was exploiting the situation in Balochistan. He said India was using Kashmir against Pakistan as a tool and had blocked the flow of water to Pakistan, but the DPC would not allow this to happen. He said the people of Pakistan would stand by their armed forces and foil any conspiracy against the country. The conference adopted a 10-point agenda for steering the country out of the crisis and to restore Islamic values.
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February - 12 
Slain al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden urged his younger children to go live peacefully in the West and get a university education, reported Daily Times quoting his brother-in-law in an interview published on February 12. Zakaria al-Sadah, the brother
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Slain al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden urged his younger children to go live peacefully in the West and get a university education, reported Daily Times quoting his brother-in-law in an interview published on February 12. Zakaria al-Sadah, the brother of bin Laden's Yemeni fifth wife Amal, told Britain's The Sunday Times that the Saudi-born terrorist believed his children "should not follow him down the road to jihad". “He told his own children and grandchildren, 'Go to Europe and America and get a good education’,” al-Sadah said, adding, Bin Laden told them, "You have to study, live in peace and don't do what I am doing or what I have done.”
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February - 12 
Sources privy to investigations revealed to The Express Tribune on February 12 that the planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks watched the terror unfold live at a rented house in the North Nazimabad neighbourhood of Karachi. The planners not only watched t
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Sources privy to investigations revealed to The Express Tribune on February 12 that the planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks watched the terror unfold live at a rented house in the North Nazimabad neighbourhood of Karachi. The planners not only watched the terror unfold via cameras carried by the attackers, they provided them live instructions to engage Indian security personnel and inflict maximum damage, sources added. Pakistani and Indian investigation agencies have found as many as 35 people to be involved in the siege in Mumbai while Indian authorities have been able to trace the exact location of the ‘base camp’ of the attack in Karachi, sources added, while discussing a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report on the attacks. According to the report, available with The Express Tribune, these terror suspects provided logistic and financial support to the gunmen who carried out the attack. The extensive report includes names of the captain and crew of boats that carried the attackers to Mumbai, financers of the operation, the facilitators in Karachi and those who provided logistical support and technology. The attackers were purportedly trained at sea near Thatta and had even made preparatory trips to Mumbai, unnoticed by the Indian navy, sources added. The investigations, however, refute claims made by Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the leading planners of the Mumbai attacks. Headley had testified earlier that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had coordinated with each other for the attack. The ISI provided military and moral support to the group, he had alleged.
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February - 12 
The Federal Capital, Islamabad, once again is under threats by militant outfits, well-placed sources said on February 12, reports The News. The Intelligence Agencies believe that the attacks could be conducted from Margalla Hills in Islamabad and ask
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The Federal Capital, Islamabad, once again is under threats by militant outfits, well-placed sources said on February 12, reports The News. The Intelligence Agencies believe that the attacks could be conducted from Margalla Hills in Islamabad and asked for adopting stringent measures to counter such threats, sources maintained. They said that as many as 25 surveillance posts of Rangers have already been set up at different points on the hills, while 25 more check posts were being established.
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February - 12 
Party taking a formal decision on February 12 to intensify efforts to form a national consensus Government, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, has told Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai to be m
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Party taking a formal decision on February 12 to intensify efforts to form a national consensus Government, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, has told Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai to be mentally prepared to step down if the situation so demands, a leader of the Maoist party's Standing Committee (SC), close to Prachanda, said. In a heated debate in February 12’s meeting at Singha Durbar, Bhattarai, however, challenged the Dahal faction and the hardliners to lodge a no-confidence motion against the Government if that is what they think is a viable solution.
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February - 12 
Two Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist-(CPN-UML) cadres, Jore Sunar (46) and his brother Kalya Sunar (48) of Odanaku Village Development Council – 1 (VDC-1), were beaten to injury by Youth Communist League (YCL) cadres in Odanku VDC in
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Two Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist-(CPN-UML) cadres, Jore Sunar (46) and his brother Kalya Sunar (48) of Odanaku Village Development Council – 1 (VDC-1), were beaten to injury by Youth Communist League (YCL) cadres in Odanku VDC in Kalikot District on February 12.
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February - 12 
With almost 40 percent of the verified 17,170 UCPN-M cadres returning home with the cash package they received from the Government, the Special Committee on February 12 decided to shut down 14 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cantonment sites that were
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With almost 40 percent of the verified 17,170 UCPN-M cadres returning home with the cash package they received from the Government, the Special Committee on February 12 decided to shut down 14 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cantonment sites that were set up after the peace process began in 2006, reports Kantipuronline. The discharge process of over 7,000 Maoist combatants opting for voluntary retirement ended on February 11.The 9,705 fighters opting for integration in the Nepal Army (NA) will now be relocated in the seven main and seven satellite cantonments, a meeting of the committee decided.
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February - 12 
A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Sub-Inspector, Tipu Sultan, got injuries during a bid to arrest Purbo Banglar Communist Party – Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML) cadres at Chadpur village in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District on February 12, reports Da
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A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Sub-Inspector, Tipu Sultan, got injuries during a bid to arrest Purbo Banglar Communist Party – Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML) cadres at Chadpur village in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District on February 12, reports Daily Star. Sources said that at the time of the raid, around 13/14 suspected persons were trying to release illegal toll from Thandu and Enamul, the brick kiln owners of the village. Sensing presence of the law enforcers, the gang hurled bombs at the team leaving Sub-Inspector Tipu Sultan injured. The arrestees, identified as Hasan Ali, Sabuj Ali, Yadul Islam, and Nuhu Mia, were high ranking cadres of PBCP-ML. RAB recovered two LGs, two bullets, four bombs and two swords from the spot.
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February - 12 
Leaders of several religious and civil society condemned Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement which devalued the LLRC report and described it as a pre-emptive, image tarnishing and anti-Sri Lanka statement.
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Leaders of several religious and civil society condemned Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement which devalued the LLRC report and described it as a pre-emptive, image tarnishing and anti-Sri Lanka statement.
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February - 12 
Two high ranking officials of United States’ Department of State arrived in Sri Lanka on February 12. The visit is viewed as a crucial step by the US Government in its preparation to support a United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) resolution th
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Two high ranking officials of United States’ Department of State arrived in Sri Lanka on February 12. The visit is viewed as a crucial step by the US Government in its preparation to support a United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) resolution that will ask Sri Lanka to take more concrete actions on the accountability issue and implementing the recommendations put forward by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). The 19th session of the UNHRC will be held from February 27 - March 23.
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February - 13 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, who was arrested last month, has reportedly passed on sensitive and strategic information about Army to Pakistani troops, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, who was arrested last month, has reportedly passed on sensitive and strategic information about Army to Pakistani troops, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commanders. Interrogation of Rafi by Police and Intelligence agencies in Poonch and Jammu has revealed that the SPO was won over by Pakistan Army and ISI during his detention in Pakistani jails for over one and a half years after he had illegally crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2000 for arms training.
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February - 13 
Additional district and sessions judge Raj Narayan Singh convicted three persons for printing fake Indian currency notes (FICN) and punished them with ten years of rigorous imprisonment on February 13 in Kanpur. A fine of Rs 21,000 each was also impo
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Additional district and sessions judge Raj Narayan Singh convicted three persons for printing fake Indian currency notes (FICN) and punished them with ten years of rigorous imprisonment on February 13 in Kanpur. A fine of Rs 21,000 each was also imposed. The sentenced persons were identified as Sonu, Guddu Singh Bhadoria and Gyanendra. Police had arrested Sonu from Yashoda Nagar in Kanpur in May 1998 and recovered two fake currency notes of Rs 1000 and 500 denominations and 26 notes of Rs 100 notes. Sonu's interrogation revealed that Guddu Singh Bhadoria was running the FICN racket. The Police raided his den and arrested him. Bhadoria said that Gyanendra was also involved in printing of fake currency.
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February - 13 
An Israeli embassy official Tal Yehoshua Koren, who is also the wife of Israel's defence attaché, sustained serious injuries when a bomb fixed to her Innova car went off at 3.15 p.m., less than 500 metres from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official
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An Israeli embassy official Tal Yehoshua Koren, who is also the wife of Israel's defence attaché, sustained serious injuries when a bomb fixed to her Innova car went off at 3.15 p.m., less than 500 metres from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official residence on February 13. The other injured persons are her driver and two locals who were driving behind the van. Delhi Police Commissioner B.K. Gupta said eyewitnesses confirmed that “a device had been affixed to the vehicle by a motorcyclist” who passed the car.
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February - 13 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that Maoists activities in the State along the border with Arunachal Pradesh have added a new dimension to the security scenario of the northeast, reports The Shillong Times. Asserting that his government was aware of
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that Maoists activities in the State along the border with Arunachal Pradesh have added a new dimension to the security scenario of the northeast, reports The Shillong Times. Asserting that his government was aware of the situation, Gogoi said, “We have already formulated an action plan to deal with the situation as it has still not gone out of hand. My government will deal firmly with any threats posed by militant groups and the Maoists.”
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February - 13 
Christian Forum Peren District (CFPD) on February 14 organized a public rally at Athibung town (Peren District) in protest against the recent factional clashes between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi tha
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Christian Forum Peren District (CFPD) on February 14 organized a public rally at Athibung town (Peren District) in protest against the recent factional clashes between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi that have created “unrest and insecure situation”.
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February - 13 
Delhi Police claimed to have arrested a 39-year-old man believed to be Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in Delhi for spying and collecting ‘incriminating defence documents’. Kamran Akbar alias Attar alias Asif Hossain, who hails fro
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Delhi Police claimed to have arrested a 39-year-old man believed to be Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in Delhi for spying and collecting ‘incriminating defence documents’. Kamran Akbar alias Attar alias Asif Hossain, who hails from Karachi in Pakistan was arrested on February 13 from Chelmsford Road near the New Delhi Railway station for procuring sensitive documents relating to defence. Akbar, during interrogation, confessed being a resident of Karachi in Pakistan. In 1992, on a valid Pakistani passport, he came to Kolkata to visit his relatives and in 1997 got an Indian passport in name of Asif Hossain. On the basis of the passport, he procured one month visa for going to Pakistan and in July, 1997, he returned to Pakistan through rail via Attari border In Pakistan, the ISI got to know about the fact that he had stayed in India and had acquired an Indian passport. “He was recruited by them in October, 2004 and was motivated to work for them,” sources said.
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February - 13 
Delhi Police have identified some suspects involved in the attempted assassination of an Israeli diplomat in the high-security area in Delhi on February 13, reports The Hindu. Investigations so far have revealed that only one person, a foreign nation
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Delhi Police have identified some suspects involved in the attempted assassination of an Israeli diplomat in the high-security area in Delhi on February 13, reports The Hindu. Investigations so far have revealed that only one person, a foreign national, riding a motorcycle, attached the IED with a flexible magnetic strip to the Israeli official's car. It is learnt that the Police have also zeroed in on some locals suspected to have provided the bomber with logistics support, including the get-away vehicle.
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February - 13 
Ex-Union Home Secretary GK Pillai, expressed concern about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inroads into the State and the region, reports The Shillong Times. Pillai said, "Maoist threat is certainly emerging in the state. The strategy of
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Ex-Union Home Secretary GK Pillai, expressed concern about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inroads into the State and the region, reports The Shillong Times. Pillai said, "Maoist threat is certainly emerging in the state. The strategy of Red rebels is to fish in troubled waters and exploit any grievances or even perceived grievances. This has to be tackled politically at the grassroots and should not be allowed to convert itself into an armed movement”. He suggested that the State should learn from the experiences of Maoist-hit Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha so that it can nip the threat in the bud. He further said, “All political parties and NGOs in Assam should take note of what Maoists are planning and counter its propaganda with a well-planned campaign at the grassroots. Maoists are fascist in character. They have no faith in parliamentary democracy and believe in armed movement to capture political power". Pillai also said that ethnic equations in the region might change any moment, paving the way for Maoist ideology.
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February - 13 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah for the attack and vowed vengeance. However, intelligence sources in New Delhi said there had been no specific intelligence of a planned attack on the country's d
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah for the attack and vowed vengeance. However, intelligence sources in New Delhi said there had been no specific intelligence of a planned attack on the country's diplomats in India and no immediate leads on possible perpetrators.
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February - 13 
Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) said the outfit joined the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in November 2011, clarifying that a letter dated December 1, 2011 was submitted to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in this regard. “
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Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) said the outfit joined the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in November 2011, clarifying that a letter dated December 1, 2011 was submitted to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in this regard. “The KRA (U), which is also under the Suspension of Operations (SoO), is pleased to inform you that the organization has been united with the KRA from November 2011,” the letter dated December 1, 2011 quoted KRA-U ‘commander-in-chief’ George Kuki as saying. The KRA underwent a split with the formation of the KRA-U in 2007.
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February - 13 
On the issue of Anti-Talks Faction of united Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, G.K Pillai said, "Paresh Baruah lost all his assets when he left Bangladesh. Now, he is struggling to garner funds to run the ULFA anti-talks facti
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On the issue of Anti-Talks Faction of united Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, G.K Pillai said, "Paresh Baruah lost all his assets when he left Bangladesh. Now, he is struggling to garner funds to run the ULFA anti-talks faction. Our efforts should be geared towards preventing him from creating any assets," reports The Times of India. He further stated, "There could be tacit support from China. India has raised the issue with China at the diplomatic level last year. We have even provided a copy of Baruah's air ticket from Dhaka to Yunnan. But, as usual, China has been denying Baruah's presence in its territory." According to Pillai, the number of violent incidents in the State has come down to 145 in 2011 from 251 in 2010, while the number of terrorist killed declined to 46 in 2011 from 109 in the previous year. At the same time, the number of extremists arrested increased to 378 in 2011 from 370 in 2010, while 14 security personnel were killed in 2011 against 12 the previous year. Pillai said the number of civilians killed also came down 18 in 2011 from 53 in 2010. The Telegraph adds Pillai saying, “However, the number of persons kidnapped remained the same at 72 in 2010 and 2011.” He added, “Perhaps a larger number of kidnappings is not reported and extortion is still said to be rampant across the state.”
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February - 13 
Police have arrested a Sri Lankan citizen in possession of fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) worth INR one lakh on February 13 in Bangalore. Police have further launched a search operation for two accomplices of the Sri Lankan. This arrest comes af
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Police have arrested a Sri Lankan citizen in possession of fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) worth INR one lakh on February 13 in Bangalore. Police have further launched a search operation for two accomplices of the Sri Lankan. This arrest comes after security agencies have started probing the Maldives/Sri Lanka route to infuse FICNs in south India.
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February - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Kharibam Rohindro alias Mangoljao alias Wangamba, from Singjamei Bazar in Imphal West District on February 13. The arrestee joined PLA in the month of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Kharibam Rohindro alias Mangoljao alias Wangamba, from Singjamei Bazar in Imphal West District on February 13. The arrestee joined PLA in the month of June, 1996 and got basic training at Myanmar border.
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February - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to the Boro Revolutionary Tiger Force (BRTF) at Mazbat in Udalguri District on February 13. The militants were identified as Sanjay Basumatary (25) and Newton Khaglary (20). SFs recovered one AK
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to the Boro Revolutionary Tiger Force (BRTF) at Mazbat in Udalguri District on February 13. The militants were identified as Sanjay Basumatary (25) and Newton Khaglary (20). SFs recovered one AK 47, two magazines of AK rifle, and other ammunition from them.
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February - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by allegedly Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from Myanmar to India in the night of February 10. Around 10-12 NSCN-K cadres attempted to infiltrate from Avangkhu betwe
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by allegedly Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from Myanmar to India in the night of February 10. Around 10-12 NSCN-K cadres attempted to infiltrate from Avangkhu between border pillar 133 and border pillar 134 in Nagaland and Myanmar border.
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February - 13 
South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager A K Verma during his visit to Lohardaga District on February 13 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the main reason behind delay in Lohardaga -Tori project implementation. "The rail
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South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager A K Verma during his visit to Lohardaga District on February 13 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the main reason behind delay in Lohardaga -Tori project implementation. "The railway is eager to accelerate this important project, but extremists have hampered its progress. We do have deadlines, but these often change owing to extremists' interference at the construction sites. We have no option since extremism is beyond our control but we are trying our level best to hurry up on the project as this new rail line section will connect to Kotsila and open various ways to connect Delhi and several other major cities saving over four hours," said the GM.
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February - 13 
The two-day joint operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police in the Pipra area, close to Bihar border, has ended forcing the Maoists to escape, reports The Times o
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The two-day joint operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police in the Pipra area, close to Bihar border, has ended forcing the Maoists to escape, reports The Times of India. Palamu District Superintendent of Police (SP) A T Mathew said, "Security forces are back to their base in Hariharganj. The forces came back on February 13 evening. The Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist] have fled and have gone back to their hideouts." Pipra is a newly created block situated on the borders of Bihar and is porous for inter-state movement of the Maoists.
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February - 13 
Three women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police near Soroda area in Ganjam District on February 13 evening, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists are identified as Malati Majhi alias Lata (28) of Bujul
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Three women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police near Soroda area in Ganjam District on February 13 evening, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists are identified as Malati Majhi alias Lata (28) of Bujuli village under Daringbadi Police Station in Kandhamal District, in charge of personal security of Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, Kadame Bulu (19) and Telam Soni alias Ratna (22), both hailing from Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The two Chhattisgarh cadres were originally part of Gangalur Area Division of West Bastar Division under Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee. Lata is said to be a senior member of the organisation who had taken part in the attack on Nayagarh town and Police armoury in 2008.
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February - 13 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 will visit Tripura’s refugee camps, where over 36,000 Bru tribal refuges from Mizoram have been staying for the past 15 years, and seek to persuade them to return home. A State Government official sai
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 will visit Tripura’s refugee camps, where over 36,000 Bru tribal refuges from Mizoram have been staying for the past 15 years, and seek to persuade them to return home. A State Government official said, “Before Chidambaram’s visit, a high-level home ministry team would visit Tripura and meet leaders of the refugees and officials of Tripura and Mizoram governments to finalise the strategies for repatriation of the migrants”. Following ethnic tensions in Mizoram, over 41,000 Reang tribal refugees, locally called Bru, had taken shelter in six camps in north Tripura’s Kanchanpur sub-division in October 1997. Last year, 701 tribal families, comprising about 3,585 men, women and children returned to Mizoram. However, others are looking for a written assurance from the Mizoram Government before their return.
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February - 13 
A man, identified as Zardad, was found dead in Mand Bolo area of Turbat District.
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A man, identified as Zardad, was found dead in Mand Bolo area of Turbat District.
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February - 13 
An activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Imran (25), was shot dead while another youngster, identified as Salman, was injured at Lea Market Chowk, within the precincts of Kharadar Police Station, reported Daily Times. Tension engu
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An activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Imran (25), was shot dead while another youngster, identified as Salman, was injured at Lea Market Chowk, within the precincts of Kharadar Police Station, reported Daily Times. Tension engulfed several areas of surrounding localities including Kharadar, Lea Market, Khadda Market, Jodia Bazaar and all major shops and markets remained closed.
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February - 13 
Pakistan on February 13 officially conveyed to the United States (US) its serious concern with regard to the hearing held by the US Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Oversight and Investigations in relation to Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The For
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Pakistan on February 13 officially conveyed to the United States (US) its serious concern with regard to the hearing held by the US Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Oversight and Investigations in relation to Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The Foreign Office said in a statement that the US Charge d’ Affairs, Richard Hoagland, was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was officially conveyed the Government’s serious concern. “This was unacceptable as it amounted to interference in the internal affairs of the country,” Hoagland was informed. Hoagland assured that the US administration had not extended any support to the initiative nor did it subscribe to such views, the statement added.
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February - 13 
Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 40 suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in different raids across Karachi. Weapons of different calibers, ammunition and narcotics were also recovered from their possession.
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 40 suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in different raids across Karachi. Weapons of different calibers, ammunition and narcotics were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 13 
Police found two unidentified dead bodies disposed off in gunny bags from Qadri Graveyard, near Khajji Ground within the limits of Rizvia Police Station in Karachi on February 13 .
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Police found two unidentified dead bodies disposed off in gunny bags from Qadri Graveyard, near Khajji Ground within the limits of Rizvia Police Station in Karachi on February 13 .
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February - 13 
Religious seminaries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa collected PKR 30.46 million from foreign countries/institutions during the last five years, the Ministry of Interior said in a report submitted to the National Assembly on February 13, reports Dawn. Some he
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Religious seminaries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa collected PKR 30.46 million from foreign countries/institutions during the last five years, the Ministry of Interior said in a report submitted to the National Assembly on February 13, reports Dawn. Some heads of institutions in Sindh also visited foreign countries and collected funds. On the other hand, the Government of Punjab, Balochistan, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Islamabad capital territory administration claimed that religious seminaries in their jurisdictions were not getting any foreign funding. Replying to a question of Member of National Assembly (MNA) Qudsia Arshad regarding foreign funding to religious seminaries, the Home Department of Sindh added that as per report of the Police special branch, some heads of institutions visited Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and UAE to collect funds but detail of the funding could not be collected. The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stated that it had no mechanism to ascertain the details of financial assistance provided by foreign countries to the religious seminaries because there was no restriction on the madrassas to receive financial assistance from abroad.
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February - 13 
The Afghan Taliban demanded on February 13 that Pakistan release details of how one of its former Ministers died in a Pakistani jail in 2010, reports Daily Times. Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, who was Defence Minister when the Taliban ruled Afghanistan
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The Afghan Taliban demanded on February 13 that Pakistan release details of how one of its former Ministers died in a Pakistani jail in 2010, reports Daily Times. Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, who was Defence Minister when the Taliban ruled Afghanistan in the late 1990s, was captured in Balochistan in 2007, and died of heart disease in March 2010, the Taliban said in a statement. Akhund's family has only recently been informed of his death. "It is still not clear whether the hero of Afghanistan's jihad and the Islamic nation, passed away of sickness or he had been martyred due to torture and torment," said Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Afghan Taliban. "We strongly urge the Pakistani authorities to provide accurate and complete information regarding his detention, sickness and his death," Mujahid said. At the time, he was the highest-ranking Taliban figure to be captured since the fall of the hardline regime in 2001.
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February - 13 
The bullet-riddled dead body of a missing Baloch Republican Party (BRP) leader, Sangat Sana, was found in Murgap area of Turbat District, reported Daily Times. Sangat Sana, a resident of Mastung District was also a former Chairman of Baloch Student O
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The bullet-riddled dead body of a missing Baloch Republican Party (BRP) leader, Sangat Sana, was found in Murgap area of Turbat District, reported Daily Times. Sangat Sana, a resident of Mastung District was also a former Chairman of Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-A). “Sana Sangat was whisked away from Kolpur area in Bolan District on December 4, 2009,” said Nasrullah Baloch, the Chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons. “The victim was brutally tortured before being killed. The body had more than 30 bullet wounds,” Police Constable Barkat Baloch said.
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February - 13 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on February 13 made it clear that only 18 percent of the budget was being spent on the armed forces, and of this allocation, the Army got only 8 to 9 percent, reports Daily Times. Kayani sai
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on February 13 made it clear that only 18 percent of the budget was being spent on the armed forces, and of this allocation, the Army got only 8 to 9 percent, reports Daily Times. Kayani said the reports that more than 50 percent of the budget was allocated to the armed forces were baseless and without any foundation, adding that figures being given in TV talk shows were contrary to facts. He pointed out that in fact, due to inflation and depreciation of rupee against the dollar, defence budget had gone down. COAS said the armed forces did not get USD 1.5 billion of the coalition support fund.
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February - 13 
The seven missing detainees out of the 11 prisoners who went missing from outside Rawalpindi’s Adilyala Jail in May 2010 were brought to the Supreme Court on February 13, reports Dawn. The prisoners produced in the court were Mazhar-ur-Haq, Shafiq-ur
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The seven missing detainees out of the 11 prisoners who went missing from outside Rawalpindi’s Adilyala Jail in May 2010 were brought to the Supreme Court on February 13, reports Dawn. The prisoners produced in the court were Mazhar-ur-Haq, Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Shafiq, Dr Niaz Ahmed, Abdul Majeed, Gulroze and Abdul Basit. Four of them were brought from Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital and three from the Internment Centre at Parachinar in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). On January 6, 2011, the Supreme Court had disposed of a joint petition on the assurance that the prisoners would face the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Army Act, 1952. But none of them was ever tried. The prisoners were wanted for different acts of terrorism. One thing was common among all. They are suffering from a common ailment of skin with the entire body covered with small blisters. Almost all of them said they had no idea why they had been picked and never interrogated. The Chairperson of Defense for Human Rights Amina Masood Janjua had for long campaigned for the release of missing persons.
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February - 13 
The United Sates (US) State Department on February 13 requested the Congress to approve USD 2.4 billion in allocation for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2013, reports Daily Times. The Pakistan support and expenditure request is part of the overall budg
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The United Sates (US) State Department on February 13 requested the Congress to approve USD 2.4 billion in allocation for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2013, reports Daily Times. The Pakistan support and expenditure request is part of the overall budget request, the Barrack Obama administration forwarded to Congress for the new fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2012. The request says the assistance to Pakistan is aimed at strengthening democratic and civil institutions that provide a bulwark against extremism, and support joint security and counterterrorism efforts, including USD 800 million for the Pakistan Counter-insurgency Capability Fund. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while forwarding the Department’s budget request, noted that building a stable Afghanistan depends on effective cooperation with Pakistan.
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February - 13 
Two Balochistan Constabulary (BC) personnel, identified as Sub-Inspector Wahid Bhaksh and Constable Baddaruddin, were shot dead when a group of militants armed with automatic weapons encircled a check post and opened fire on them in Chatter tehsil of
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Two Balochistan Constabulary (BC) personnel, identified as Sub-Inspector Wahid Bhaksh and Constable Baddaruddin, were shot dead when a group of militants armed with automatic weapons encircled a check post and opened fire on them in Chatter tehsil of Naseerabad District. Two others were injured. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack
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February - 13 
Two children, identified as Liaquat Ali and Bashir Ahmed, were killed and 21 others, including Dera Murad Jamali additional Station House Officer (SHO), Rasool, were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad Di
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Two children, identified as Liaquat Ali and Bashir Ahmed, were killed and 21 others, including Dera Murad Jamali additional Station House Officer (SHO), Rasool, were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad District on February 13, reports Daily Times. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed responsibility for the attack. “It was a remote-controlled bomb, planted near a parked motorcycle,” a police official said, adding that Police was the target in the attack. The Police van and motorcycle were damaged in the attack.
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February - 13 
Two dead bodies, identified as that of Bakhshal Bugti and Jan Muhammad Marri, were found in Hub tehsil (revenue unit) of Lasbela District, reported The News. Both the persons belonged to Lasbela District, who went missing three months ago.
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Two dead bodies, identified as that of Bakhshal Bugti and Jan Muhammad Marri, were found in Hub tehsil (revenue unit) of Lasbela District, reported The News. Both the persons belonged to Lasbela District, who went missing three months ago.
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February - 13 
Two militants of an unidentified outfit were killed in a firing incident in Nazimabad area of Karachi, reports The News. According to the Police, the deceased were identified as Shabbir and Atiq.
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Two militants of an unidentified outfit were killed in a firing incident in Nazimabad area of Karachi, reports The News. According to the Police, the deceased were identified as Shabbir and Atiq.
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February - 13 
Unidentified militants abducted the son of a Hindu trader, identified as Jaish Kumar, from Zarghoon Road area of Quetta. Jaish Kumar was on his way home when armed men intercepted and abducted him.
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Unidentified militants abducted the son of a Hindu trader, identified as Jaish Kumar, from Zarghoon Road area of Quetta. Jaish Kumar was on his way home when armed men intercepted and abducted him.
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February - 13 
The advisory committee of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on February 13 decided to extend the discussion in the Constitutional Committee (CC) to settle the disputed issues over the new constitution till February 22.
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The advisory committee of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on February 13 decided to extend the discussion in the Constitutional Committee (CC) to settle the disputed issues over the new constitution till February 22.
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February - 13 
UCPN–M as marked the 17th anniversary of the 'People's War' on February 13 by organising various programmes on Monday. Speaking at one programme, Prachanda warned, “The party will launch people’s revolt if attempts to derail the peace process and the
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UCPN–M as marked the 17th anniversary of the 'People's War' on February 13 by organising various programmes on Monday. Speaking at one programme, Prachanda warned, “The party will launch people’s revolt if attempts to derail the peace process and the constitution are made.” However, he added, “But, our current priorities are to bring the peace and constitution to a conclusion.”
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February - 13 
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged operative of banned outfit Harkat-ul Jihad Islami (HuJI) from Pabahati village in Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah District on February 13, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Shaheen Mahmud
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Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged operative of banned outfit Harkat-ul Jihad Islami (HuJI) from Pabahati village in Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah District on February 13, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Shaheen Mahmud (46) is a Khulna regional leader of the outfit. The RAB members seized 20 books on jihad, 13 leaflets, a foreign ID card and a passport from his possession. The arrestee was involved in serial bomb explosions on 21 August.
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February - 13 
US delegates in Sri Lanka confirmed their support to a very straight forward resolution against Sri Lanka to be tabled at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions later this month to pressure the Sri Lankan government to take prompt m
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US delegates in Sri Lanka confirmed their support to a very straight forward resolution against Sri Lanka to be tabled at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions later this month to pressure the Sri Lankan government to take prompt measures to implement the recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt And Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) and address the accountability issues.
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February - 13 
US official ruled out an international investigation into the alleged war crime charges at this time and said that instead the US would focus on the UNHRC resolution.
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US official ruled out an international investigation into the alleged war crime charges at this time and said that instead the US would focus on the UNHRC resolution.
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February - 14 
A suspected militant belonging to Mara People’s Army (MPA) was arrested near Laki hamlet in southernmost Saiha District of Mizoram on February. The Police seized one US-made M-16 rifle, 156 rounds of ammunition, two magazines and two walkie-talkies f
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A suspected militant belonging to Mara People’s Army (MPA) was arrested near Laki hamlet in southernmost Saiha District of Mizoram on February. The Police seized one US-made M-16 rifle, 156 rounds of ammunition, two magazines and two walkie-talkies from the arrested person. The MPA was formed in 2009.
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February - 14 
Around 20 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres snatched away ballot papers and polling boxes from officials at two booths in Trilochanpur village in Kalahandi District on February 14 night, reports The Times of India. The Mao
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Around 20 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres snatched away ballot papers and polling boxes from officials at two booths in Trilochanpur village in Kalahandi District on February 14 night, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also took away mobile phones from the polling personnel. Sources said, after polling personnel reached the booths, the Maoists, who sneaked into the village from Rayagada District, suddenly entered the booths and held them at gun point. Before they could do anything, they decamped with polling boxes, ballot papers and other documents. Police personnel were not present at the time of the raid. However, the polling personnel returned safely with Police escorts.
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February - 14 
Around 40 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres’ threatened 20 truck drivers in Piparkhari village in Gondia District on February 14 with dire consequences if they transport wood from the forest to the depots. Sources said, "The r
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Around 40 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres’ threatened 20 truck drivers in Piparkhari village in Gondia District on February 14 with dire consequences if they transport wood from the forest to the depots. Sources said, "The rebels (Maoists) had strategically posted themselves around Piparkhari forest and in a surprise move on February 14 in between 11am and 12 noon, 40 of them seized some the trucks which had gone there to transport the logs. They threatened the drivers not to operate in the route. Following this all the trucks had to return empty."
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February - 14 
Citizens Forum of Simsanggre (ICFS) General Secretary Arun N Marak has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Police claiming that he has received a call from one person demanding money from him. In the FIR, Marak stated that one Letin M San
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Citizens Forum of Simsanggre (ICFS) General Secretary Arun N Marak has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Police claiming that he has received a call from one person demanding money from him. In the FIR, Marak stated that one Letin M Sangma called him on February 14 asking him to pay INR 500,000. “When I refused to pay the amount, the caller asked me if I was not scared of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA),” Marak stated, while adding that the caller threatened him of dire consequences if he did not pay the money.
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February - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly called a state-wide bandh (shutdown strike) on February 17 in protest against the alleged killing of a deaf and mute youth by a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers engaged in anti-Naxal
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly called a state-wide bandh (shutdown strike) on February 17 in protest against the alleged killing of a deaf and mute youth by a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers engaged in anti-Naxalite operations in Latehar forests. Sources said on February 14, Barwadih Police exhumed 31-year-old Lucas Minz’s body on the request of his brother. Lucas, a resident of Nawarnagu village, was grazing cattle on January 31 when he was allegedly shot dead by the CRPF trooper, who thought he was a Maoist. However, Superintendent of Police G. Kranti Kumar said he had no official information about the bandh.
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February - 14 
Following the interrogation of Surchandra, two more cadres of the same outfit, Maibam Dhanabir, and ‘sergeant’ Sanjenbam Sunita alias Lemchang Chanu, were arrested from Paona Bazar and Uripok Tourangbam Leikai respectively in Imphal West District. A
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Following the interrogation of Surchandra, two more cadres of the same outfit, Maibam Dhanabir, and ‘sergeant’ Sanjenbam Sunita alias Lemchang Chanu, were arrested from Paona Bazar and Uripok Tourangbam Leikai respectively in Imphal West District. A mobile phone, four press release notes, two diaries and three M-16 live ammos and a hand bag were recovered from them. On verification, Dhanabir and Sunita allegedly confessed that they were involved in carrying out attacks on Congress candidates and workers and extortions
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February - 14 
Home Secretary GK Pillai, on February 14, said that the Union Government may not accede to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demand for separate state for tribal Garo in western part of Meghalaya. “The Centre has not acceded to creation of Telanga
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Home Secretary GK Pillai, on February 14, said that the Union Government may not accede to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demand for separate state for tribal Garo in western part of Meghalaya. “The Centre has not acceded to creation of Telangana, Gorkhaland and Bodoland. Therefore, I don’t think the government will give in to their (GNLA) demand for separate Garoland,” Pillai said.
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February - 14 
India has given China evidence on several occasions of its involvement in aiding insurgency movements in Northeast. “There was evidence that insurgents from northeast India were meeting Chinese intelligence officials regularly in Yunnan (China) and i
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India has given China evidence on several occasions of its involvement in aiding insurgency movements in Northeast. “There was evidence that insurgents from northeast India were meeting Chinese intelligence officials regularly in Yunnan (China) and in Nepal. We tracked top National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) arms procurer Anthony Shimray who had ordered a massive supply of weapons. The procedures involved in shipment, export orders, regulatory compliances, etc are impossible without China’s involvement,” said GK Pillai, former home secretary. Intelligence reports say fresh consignments comprising weapons like Heckler and Koch rifles (HK 33), T81 rifles — have landed in the hands of the Northeast rebels in substantial numbers.
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February - 14 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Israel’s secret service Mossad are probing the links of Hezbollah in February 13 car bomb blast, reports Deccan Chronicle. The February 13 Delhi blast targeting an Israeli diplomatic vehicle is the first instance of colla
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Israel’s secret service Mossad are probing the links of Hezbollah in February 13 car bomb blast, reports Deccan Chronicle. The February 13 Delhi blast targeting an Israeli diplomatic vehicle is the first instance of collaboration between militants in India and an external group that could well be Hezbollah.
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February - 14 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects the role of state-sponsored agencies behind the printing of FICN. The high quality of duplication exhibited in the fake currency notes seized at Taliparamba of Kerala shows the involvement of a state-spons
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects the role of state-sponsored agencies behind the printing of FICN. The high quality of duplication exhibited in the fake currency notes seized at Taliparamba of Kerala shows the involvement of a state-sponsored racket, a report submitted by NIA to the Kerala high court on February 14 said. NIA is currently probing the international links in the fake currency racket and investigation has revealed that the racket operated through Dubai and Abu Dhabi to bring the currency to India.
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February - 14 
Section of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) refuted the report that the KRA-U has been merged with the KRA in November 2011.
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Section of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) refuted the report that the KRA-U has been merged with the KRA in November 2011.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militants from Telipara under Kharmuza Police Outpost of Goalpara District on November 14. SFs recovered pistols and four rounds of live ammunition from their possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militants from Telipara under Kharmuza Police Outpost of Goalpara District on November 14. SFs recovered pistols and four rounds of live ammunition from their possession.
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February - 14 
Securuty Forces (SFs) arrested two PLA cadres, ‘lance corporals’ Elangbam Surchandra alias Khanganba Singh, and Ngangom Premkumar alias Lemba, from Nilakuthi area in Imphal East District on February 14. Two mobile phones and live rounds of ammos were
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Securuty Forces (SFs) arrested two PLA cadres, ‘lance corporals’ Elangbam Surchandra alias Khanganba Singh, and Ngangom Premkumar alias Lemba, from Nilakuthi area in Imphal East District on February 14. Two mobile phones and live rounds of ammos were recovered from their possession. Surchandra joined the outfit in 2008 and trained in Myanmar while Premkumar joined in 2007. Both of them were working under the command of ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Jayanta.
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February - 14 
SFs arrested two KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba), cadres identified as Phijam Rainson alias Amutombi and Sapam Thoinaoba alias Surendra, from Kongpal Iranpham area in Imphal East District. One Chinese hand grenade was
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SFs arrested two KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba), cadres identified as Phijam Rainson alias Amutombi and Sapam Thoinaoba alias Surendra, from Kongpal Iranpham area in Imphal East District. One Chinese hand grenade was recovered from their possession. On verification, they confessed that they joined the outfit in 2011 though Koktang and at present worked under the command of one Lairenlakpa of KCP and they were involved in extortion.
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February - 14 
Signatories of the “Naga Concordant” (NC), on February 14, invited all Naga groups to the “Naga Reconciliation Meeting” to be held on February 2 at 4th Mile in Dimapur. In a joint statement, ‘VS Atem, convener steering committee of NSCN-Isak-Muivah
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Signatories of the “Naga Concordant” (NC), on February 14, invited all Naga groups to the “Naga Reconciliation Meeting” to be held on February 2 at 4th Mile in Dimapur. In a joint statement, ‘VS Atem, convener steering committee of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM); Zhopra Vero, vice president of Naga National Council (NNC) and C. Singson, ‘kilonser’ (minister) of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi appealed to all to participate in the meeting and also sought the invitees’ “prayers”.
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February - 14 
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) (TADA) Designated Court, in Guwahati acquitted ‘finance secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), Sasha Choudhury in connection with an extortion case. The case was registered against ULFA me
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Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) (TADA) Designated Court, in Guwahati acquitted ‘finance secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), Sasha Choudhury in connection with an extortion case. The case was registered against ULFA members for allegedly demanding an amount of INR 100, 000 from Dalim Gogoi, a resident of Anand Nagar, Bhangagarh of the City on December 5, 1986. Police were also said to have recovered one M20 pistol from Sasha Choudhury in this connection.
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February - 14 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the State Government to adopt coordinated measures to tackle the Maoist problem that is currently at a nascent stage in Assam, reports The Times of India. These holistic actions include security enhanc
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the State Government to adopt coordinated measures to tackle the Maoist problem that is currently at a nascent stage in Assam, reports The Times of India. These holistic actions include security enhancement along with development, ensuring rights of local communities, improvement in governance and public perception management.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Samghakhi area of Khwezai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and arrested seven suspected persons
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Samghakhi area of Khwezai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and arrested seven suspected persons
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February - 14 
A butcher, identified as Saleem Qureshi, was shot dead in an act of target killing at Bhimpura within the limits of Risala Police Station.
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A butcher, identified as Saleem Qureshi, was shot dead in an act of target killing at Bhimpura within the limits of Risala Police Station.
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February - 14 
Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two target killers, identified as Javed Kaka and Faisal, from Risala area. Both belonged to a political party and confessed to have killed at least 20 peop
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Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two target killers, identified as Javed Kaka and Faisal, from Risala area. Both belonged to a political party and confessed to have killed at least 20 people belonging to the rival political party. Officials also claimed to have recovered two pistols from their possession.
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February - 14 
Haleemzai tribesmen have again formed an armed lashkar, after a break of three years, to take action against militants in their area in Mohmand Agency. The chief of Haleemzai Peace Committee, Malik Mohammad Ali, said on February 14 that armed volunte
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Haleemzai tribesmen have again formed an armed lashkar, after a break of three years, to take action against militants in their area in Mohmand Agency. The chief of Haleemzai Peace Committee, Malik Mohammad Ali, said on February 14 that armed volunteers would take positions on hilltops to check movement of anti-state elements. He said that all the 35 wanted men would be handed over to the administration soon. The volunteers of the peace committee made announcements through loudspeakers and asked the wanted tribesmen to surrender to the Government within a week otherwise they would take action against them. Assistant Political Agent Rasool Khan, when contacted, said that more than 100 tribesmen had joined the lashkar as members.
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February - 14 
Home Department Report on February 14 reports that, “Target killings still continue in most parts of the country and major reasons behind these are sectarian, demographic changes, easy access to illicit weapons, mistrust among ethnic groups, family e
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Home Department Report on February 14 reports that, “Target killings still continue in most parts of the country and major reasons behind these are sectarian, demographic changes, easy access to illicit weapons, mistrust among ethnic groups, family enmities and business rivalries”. The report said that in Sindh 1,659 people were killed in 2010 and as many as 475 in 2011. Sixty-four accused were arrested and 115 cases registered during 2010 in Sindh. During 2011, 220 accused were arrested and 334 cases registered. In Balochistan, target killings appear to have been adopted as the foremost instrument of terrorism more recently. It makes a change of tactics. The terrorist incidents seemed to have been carried out more for harassment than causing casualties; consequently, there were bomb blasts on unfrequented roads/streets and rockets landing in open areas or wilderness causing little casualties. The new tactics not only substantially increased the casualties figure, but also added to insecurity among the targeted groups, which includes settlers and Shias. According to the report, no target killing has so far been reported in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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February - 14 
Islamabad publicly admitted on February 14 that it had allowed NATO to use Pakistan’s airspace to fly supplies into Afghanistan, despite a more than two-month blockade on the border crossings, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan has allowed the United Sta
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Islamabad publicly admitted on February 14 that it had allowed NATO to use Pakistan’s airspace to fly supplies into Afghanistan, despite a more than two-month blockade on the border crossings, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan has allowed the United States (US) and NATO to use its airspace for supplies to their forces in Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds. The permission has been given for food items,” a Defense Ministry official quoted Defense Minister Ahmed Mukhtar as saying at a function in Islamabad. “Since the food items were perishable, we have allowed them to transport them by air to Afghanistan. We have told them to take the supplies out by air and don’t bring more for the time being,” the official quoted him as saying.
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February - 14 
Pakistan lodged a strong protest with Afghanistan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) on February 14 over the February 11, 2012 abduction and killing of two Pakistani tribesmen and demanded an inquiry and punishment to tho
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Pakistan lodged a strong protest with Afghanistan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) on February 14 over the February 11, 2012 abduction and killing of two Pakistani tribesmen and demanded an inquiry and punishment to those responsible for the incident, reports Dawn. Afghan forces had abducted the tribesmen during a raid on the house of one Sadullah Kakar in Badini area of Qila Saifullah District in Balochistan on February 11, 2012 and killed them. Their bodies were handed over to tribal elders of the area by Afghan officials on February 13, 2012.The sources said the Afghan and ISAF officials had sought some time to investigate the incident, but the Pakistan’s officials said it should be completed in two days.
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February - 14 
Seven labourers were shot dead and two others injured when a group of militants opened fire on them while they were engaged in the construction of Turbat-Bulieda Road in Turbat District on February 14, reports Daily Times. Baloch Liberation Front (BL
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Seven labourers were shot dead and two others injured when a group of militants opened fire on them while they were engaged in the construction of Turbat-Bulieda Road in Turbat District on February 14, reports Daily Times. Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for the attack. BLF ‘spokesman’ Duda Baloch calling from an undisclosed location, urged private companies to avoid working in Balochistan.
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February - 14 
The Islamabad Police on February 14 took Malik Abid into custody for his alleged role in the March 2, 2011 killing of Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, and obtained his physical remand from the anti-terrorism court (ATC) for seven days, rep
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The Islamabad Police on February 14 took Malik Abid into custody for his alleged role in the March 2, 2011 killing of Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, and obtained his physical remand from the anti-terrorism court (ATC) for seven days, reports Dawn. The Police said Malik Abid, one of the two men wanted in the case, was detained by immigration authorities at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore District of Punjab after his arrival from United Arab Emirate (UAE). Later, he was produced before the ATC in Rawalpindi which gave him in the custody of the Industrial Area Police.
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February - 14 
The political administration imposed night curfew in Shalobar area of Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency. Sources said that the action was taken to restrict the movement of militants and minimise losses to innocent civilians. SFs have recently established
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The political administration imposed night curfew in Shalobar area of Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency. Sources said that the action was taken to restrict the movement of militants and minimise losses to innocent civilians. SFs have recently established a number of checkposts in Shalobar area, considered a stronghold of militants in the past.
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February - 14 
The United Sates (US) prosecutors in the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals filed charges on February 14 against a Pakistani who grew up outside Baltimore, alleging he plotted with al Qaeda to attack US targets and assassinate former President General P
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The United Sates (US) prosecutors in the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals filed charges on February 14 against a Pakistani who grew up outside Baltimore, alleging he plotted with al Qaeda to attack US targets and assassinate former President General Pervez Musharraf, reports Daily Times. The charges against defendant Majid Khan (31) allege that in 2002, he donned an explosives vest and sat in a mosque in Karachi, where Musharraf was expected. He planned to blow himself up and kill Musharraf, but the plot was foiled when the President failed to show up, the charges said. Prosecutors allege Khan, was an al Qaeda operative who reported directly to Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, the self-described mastermind of the September 11 attacks.
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February - 14 
The United States (US) Ambassador Cameron Munter on February 14 said that Pakistani politicians don't want Americans to go away from their country, reports The News. During his lecture at Harvard Kennedy School, Munter said that the relationship betw
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The United States (US) Ambassador Cameron Munter on February 14 said that Pakistani politicians don't want Americans to go away from their country, reports The News. During his lecture at Harvard Kennedy School, Munter said that the relationship between Central Investigation Agency (CIA) and Inter-states Intelligence (ISI) were still intact. "The CIA-ISI relationship is still cooperative," Munter said. "The Pakistani government realizes that we have a lot in common on counter-terrorism and we still have a decent relationship with the intelligence." But this may change when Director General of ISI Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha, announces his retirement, Munter added.
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February - 14 
Two militants, belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were shot dead near Rickshaw Stand in Nazimabad area of Shamim Shaheed Police check post in Karachi on February 14, reported Daily Times. They were identified as Shabbir (35), and Ateeq (40).
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Two militants, belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were shot dead near Rickshaw Stand in Nazimabad area of Shamim Shaheed Police check post in Karachi on February 14, reported Daily Times. They were identified as Shabbir (35), and Ateeq (40). Station House Officer (SHO) Rao Ehsan said that the victims were affiliated with SSP and were killed over sectarian bias. Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) spokesman Maulana Taj Hanfi, condemning the incident, said both victims were the cadres of ASWJ, Gulbahar unit. He informed that at least 15 activists of the ASWJ had been killed in the current year and the Police had failed to arrest any single culprit.
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February - 14 
Unidentified militants shot dead two people, identified as Muhammad Hussain and Shah Wali, in Ali Khel area of Qila Saifullah District.
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Unidentified militants shot dead two people, identified as Muhammad Hussain and Shah Wali, in Ali Khel area of Qila Saifullah District.
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February - 14 
A meeting of the Cabinet is underway on February 14 (today) at Singha Durbar, to discuss on the ‘separatist’ remark of Minister for Information and Communication Jay Prakash Gupta, reports The Himalayan Times. Non-Madheshi MPs are demanding immediate
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A meeting of the Cabinet is underway on February 14 (today) at Singha Durbar, to discuss on the ‘separatist’ remark of Minister for Information and Communication Jay Prakash Gupta, reports The Himalayan Times. Non-Madheshi MPs are demanding immediate ouster of Gupta. Minister Gupta, who is also the chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R), had warned last week at a public programme that Madhesh might sever ties with the State if the past accords with Madhesh-based parties were not implemented within three months.
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February - 14 
Federal Affairs Department of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has proposed an eight-province model and another 12-province model for State restructuring. Chief of the department, Parshu Meghi Gurung, who also heads the
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Federal Affairs Department of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has proposed an eight-province model and another 12-province model for State restructuring. Chief of the department, Parshu Meghi Gurung, who also heads the study team, handed over the report and maps to the party chairman Jhalanath Khanal on February 14. In its first model, the department has proposed three provinces in the Terai-Madhesh region and five more provinces integrating hills and Himalayan regions. In the second, there are four provinces in the Terai-Madhesh region and eight in the hills and Himalayan regions. The provinces have not been named yet. The party has proposed a three-tier Government -- local, provincial and federal or central. Both the models have delineated the country into 900 local Governments, 150 municipal Governments, 10 autonomous metropolitan cities and five autonomous regions.
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February - 14 
Minister for Information and Communications, Jaya Prakash Gupta, told the cabinet on February 14 that he would not "apologize under any circumstances" for his recent remarks on territorial integrity of the country. "I will not apologize for what I
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Minister for Information and Communications, Jaya Prakash Gupta, told the cabinet on February 14 that he would not "apologize under any circumstances" for his recent remarks on territorial integrity of the country. "I will not apologize for what I said even if parliament remains obstructed for a year," a source quoted Gupta as saying at the cabinet meeting.
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February - 14 
Nepali Congress (NC) President, Sushil Koirala, said that said there is no alternative to the Prime Minister’s resignation if the peace process does not conclude by March 13, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at an interaction in the Reporters C
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Nepali Congress (NC) President, Sushil Koirala, said that said there is no alternative to the Prime Minister’s resignation if the peace process does not conclude by March 13, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at an interaction in the Reporters Club in the Capital today, Koirala said if the peace process did not make any headway by March 13, Prime Minister will have to step down as an outlet to the political imbroglio.
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February - 14 
Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has said the report of the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) was meaningless as it was prepared without consulting the people and the political parties.
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Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has said the report of the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) was meaningless as it was prepared without consulting the people and the political parties.
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February - 14 
Standing Committee member of the UCPN- M, Netra Bikram Chand, on February 14 said that the Maoist party will treat its youth wing, Young Communist League (YCL) in a respectful way. Speaking at a press meet in Dang headquarters Ghorahi, Chand said tha
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Standing Committee member of the UCPN- M, Netra Bikram Chand, on February 14 said that the Maoist party will treat its youth wing, Young Communist League (YCL) in a respectful way. Speaking at a press meet in Dang headquarters Ghorahi, Chand said that the party will protect People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the YCL for their crucial role to bring changes in the country.
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February - 14 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government and the Nepal Army (NA) on February 15 reached consensus on almost all outstanding issues related to the integration of Maoist combatants in the National Army. The two parties, however,
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government and the Nepal Army (NA) on February 15 reached consensus on almost all outstanding issues related to the integration of Maoist combatants in the National Army. The two parties, however, remain at odds over senior ranks to be conferred to the combatants willing to serve in the Army. The understanding, according to Maoist sources, is part of an attempt to put together a broader deal among political parties. On February 14, Dahal and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai held discussions with the chief of the Maoists' People's Liberation Army (PLA), Nanda Kishore Pun, and commanders of the seven PLA divisions on the Army's recommendations. On February 15, Dahal and the commanders took stock of the Army's integration roadmap and concluded that it was 'flexible and positive.
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February - 14 
The Government, on February 14, introduced the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2012 in Parliament to bring all financial institutions and private entities under the purview of anti-terrorism law and increase the jail term for terror financing to a ma
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The Government, on February 14, introduced the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2012 in Parliament to bring all financial institutions and private entities under the purview of anti-terrorism law and increase the jail term for terror financing to a maximum of 20 years, reports The Independent. Home Affairs Minister Sahara Khatun tabled the bill seeking a report on it in three days from the parliamentary standing committee concerned. The Government also tabled another Bill seeking extension of term of the Speedy Trial Act by two years for quick trial of crimes such as extortion, vandalism, mugging, impeding vehicular movement and tender manipulations.
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February - 14 
The members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 27 live cocktail bombs from a wheat field at Teroroshia village in Sadar sub-District of the Chapai Nawabganj District on February 13. The RAB team recovered the cocktail bombs in an abandoned
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The members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 27 live cocktail bombs from a wheat field at Teroroshia village in Sadar sub-District of the Chapai Nawabganj District on February 13. The RAB team recovered the cocktail bombs in an abandoned condition, said Golam Mortuza, Officer in-Charge of Sadar Police Station.
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February - 14 
The Police arrested 24 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in the Chittagong city on February 14, for vandalising vehicles during a half-day hartal called by the student body on February 9, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 14 activists were arre
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The Police arrested 24 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in the Chittagong city on February 14, for vandalising vehicles during a half-day hartal called by the student body on February 9, reports The Daily Star. Of them, 14 activists were arrested in areas under Panchlaish and Bayezid Police Stations while 10 others in areas under three Police Stations of Double Mooring zone.
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February - 14 
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the LLRC report contains constructive proposals for advancing reconciliation and reconstruction. He added that it is critical now to implement the recommendations of LLRC.
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Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the LLRC report contains constructive proposals for advancing reconciliation and reconstruction. He added that it is critical now to implement the recommendations of LLRC.
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February - 14 
Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena showed his disagreement over United Sates (US) attempt to force the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commi
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Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena showed his disagreement over United Sates (US) attempt to force the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) report, when the Government has already taken the necessary steps to do exactly that step by step. He blamed US’s failure to defeat the Taliban for nine years as the main reason behind their attitude as they are not willing to accept Sri Lanka’s victory over terrorism.
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February - 14 
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a person with suicide vest in Galle on February 14. According to the Police, the suspect is an ethnic Tamil resident of Badulla. He was a former cadre of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and h
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The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a person with suicide vest in Galle on February 14. According to the Police, the suspect is an ethnic Tamil resident of Badulla. He was a former cadre of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and has been posing as a Muslim while working at the resort where the suicide vest was found.
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February - 15 
A delegation of the militant outfit Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Asom (NDFB-PTF) led by its ‘General Secretary’ Govinda Basumatary met Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shambhu Singh on February 15 to urge to him to speed up the pace
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A delegation of the militant outfit Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Asom (NDFB-PTF) led by its ‘General Secretary’ Govinda Basumatary met Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shambhu Singh on February 15 to urge to him to speed up the pace of the political negotiations. The outfit has demanded that the NDFB-PTF does not want to sit for talks just for the sake of talks. Talking with the bureaucrats on the issue of political problems would not bear any fruits. Therefore, the Government of India should appoint a political Interlocutor to talk with the NDFB-PTF.
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February - 15 
Around 57.25 per cent voters cast their votes in the third phase of polling held in 56 Assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh on February 15. Significantly, maximum polling was reported from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected
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Around 57.25 per cent voters cast their votes in the third phase of polling held in 56 Assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh on February 15. Significantly, maximum polling was reported from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of Chandauli (62.5 per cent) and Mirzapur (62.4 per cent). Another Maoist affected District Sonbhadra polled 58.25 per cent votes.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly called a two-day bandh (shutdown strike) on February 16-17, in protest against recent arrest of their three cadres, including two from Chhattisgarh, causing little response in Ganjam District. V
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly called a two-day bandh (shutdown strike) on February 16-17, in protest against recent arrest of their three cadres, including two from Chhattisgarh, causing little response in Ganjam District. Vehicular traffic was disrupted in Maoist-hit areas in Kandhamal District, on the first day of the two-day bandh in both Ganjam and Kandhamal Districts. Vehicles were off the roads in Daringibadi, Brahmanigaon and Kotagarh areas in Kandhamal District and shops and business establishments also downed shutters in response to the bandh call. Government offices, educational institutions, however, were running as usual, said an unnamed Police officer. There was no response to the bandh in Ganjam District, the Police said.
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February - 15 
Delhi Police have arrested five suspects on February 15 in connection with February 13, 2012 terror attack in which the wife of an Israeli envoy was injured, reports Israeli news website Ynet News. Delhi Police officials did not reveal the suspects'
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Delhi Police have arrested five suspects on February 15 in connection with February 13, 2012 terror attack in which the wife of an Israeli envoy was injured, reports Israeli news website Ynet News. Delhi Police officials did not reveal the suspects' identities or indicate whether they were tied to any terrorist outfit. Meanwhile, India Today reports that investigators have recovered an abandoned red motorcycle on February 15 in Lado Sarai area of south Delhi which is similar to the one used by the person who attached the magnet bomb on the Israeli embassy car on February 13.
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February - 15 
Dularai Bodo Samaj (DBS) has strongly opposed the move of the State and Union Governments to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to some of the ex and present non- Assamese origin contractual Adivasi workers of the Tea Estates in the State and warned
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Dularai Bodo Samaj (DBS) has strongly opposed the move of the State and Union Governments to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to some of the ex and present non- Assamese origin contractual Adivasi workers of the Tea Estates in the State and warned that the Bodo Samaj and the tribal people will compel to launch a democratic mass movement if the Governments go ahead with the issues which is hurting the indigenous tribal people of the State.
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February - 15 
Hand grenade was lobbed on the residence of Keisham Romen at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Road in Imphal West District on February 15 which Police retrieved later.
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Hand grenade was lobbed on the residence of Keisham Romen at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Road in Imphal West District on February 15 which Police retrieved later.
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February - 15 
Intelligence agencies are concentrating on two particular incoming phone calls that were made to a cell phone in New Delhi using a satellite phone from the Cox Bazaar area in Bangladesh. While one of the calls was made on the day of the incident (Feb
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Intelligence agencies are concentrating on two particular incoming phone calls that were made to a cell phone in New Delhi using a satellite phone from the Cox Bazaar area in Bangladesh. While one of the calls was made on the day of the incident (February 13), the second call was made earlier on February 5. Sources said, that the satellite number, from which the two calls originated belongs to a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) operative who has been on the radar of the intelligence agencies for some time now. The suspect plays the role of a coordinator between various terror outfits like HuJI, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Investigating agencies, thus, are not ruling out the possibility of an IM hand in the terror strike.
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February - 15 
Kohima Police on February 15 arrested one Khehuto Chophy of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) from a place near Stella School in Kohima District who was involved in the assault case of a Naga Hoho office bearer earlier. One 7.65 mm pistol along with five live r
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Kohima Police on February 15 arrested one Khehuto Chophy of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) from a place near Stella School in Kohima District who was involved in the assault case of a Naga Hoho office bearer earlier. One 7.65 mm pistol along with five live rounds was seized from his possession.
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February - 15 
Mendipather Police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a man, identified as John Ch Marak from a road between Resubelpara and Gajing in East Garo Hills District, on February 15 along with a note left by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) which t
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Mendipather Police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a man, identified as John Ch Marak from a road between Resubelpara and Gajing in East Garo Hills District, on February 15 along with a note left by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) which took responsibility for the killing, accusing the deceased of extorting money in its name and raping minor girls. Security Forces (SFs) recovered three live rounds of AK-47 ammunitions indicating that the person may have been shot dead by the Russian-made assault rifle.
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February - 15 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) “strongly condemned the acts committed by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadres alleging that a truck carrying provision was “hijacked” on the way to Athibung designated camp in Peren District on February 15.
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) “strongly condemned the acts committed by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadres alleging that a truck carrying provision was “hijacked” on the way to Athibung designated camp in Peren District on February 15.
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February - 15 
one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre was injured in a factional clash between Litsami and Emlomi under Zunheboto District when “command party” of NSCN-K and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi on “patrolling” opened fire at each other on
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one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre was injured in a factional clash between Litsami and Emlomi under Zunheboto District when “command party” of NSCN-K and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi on “patrolling” opened fire at each other on February 15. Supervisor of Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, C. Singsong confirmed that one NSCN-K cadre was injured and also claimed that one AK rifle was “captured” from the rival faction
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February - 15 
Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has clarified that Naobi, who surrendered on February 15 as a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre has no connection with it or its armed outfit, the PLA.
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Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has clarified that Naobi, who surrendered on February 15 as a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre has no connection with it or its armed outfit, the PLA.
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February - 15 
SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Bastimayum Tomba Sharma alias B Sharma, from Khoirom Makha Leikai in Imphal East District.
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SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Bastimayum Tomba Sharma alias B Sharma, from Khoirom Makha Leikai in Imphal East District.
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February - 15 
SFs arrested two Noyon factions of KCP (KCP-Noyon) cadres, identified as Thangjam and Moirangthem Iton, from Keibi area of Ukhrul District on February 15.
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SFs arrested two Noyon factions of KCP (KCP-Noyon) cadres, identified as Thangjam and Moirangthem Iton, from Keibi area of Ukhrul District on February 15.
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February - 15 
six cadres belonging to three different outfits surrendered with arms at a ceremony held at 116th battalion in Ningthoukhong of Bishnupur District on February 15, reports Kanglaonline. The surrendered militants are ‘lance corporal’ Solendro alias Ina
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six cadres belonging to three different outfits surrendered with arms at a ceremony held at 116th battalion in Ningthoukhong of Bishnupur District on February 15, reports Kanglaonline. The surrendered militants are ‘lance corporal’ Solendro alias Inaoton, Amarjit alias Mangaljao, Thangcha alias Lupheng, ‘corporal’ Tungdim Jangam alias Mangboi Zou, all belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF), and L Naobi of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Hamish, ‘publicity secretary’ of People’s United Liberation front (PULF). The cadres surrendered five pistols and one carbine along with assorted ammunition.
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February - 15 
Thangjam Naocha and Moirangthem Iton who were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on February 15 are not related to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), stated a statement released by H Poirei, ‘information and publicity secretary’ of KCP.
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Thangjam Naocha and Moirangthem Iton who were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on February 15 are not related to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), stated a statement released by H Poirei, ‘information and publicity secretary’ of KCP.
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February - 15 
The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) in a press release by its ‘publicity secretary’ Nonglen Meitei came out strongly against the imposition of two or three sets of uniform on its students by private schools. It stated that the multiple unifor
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The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) in a press release by its ‘publicity secretary’ Nonglen Meitei came out strongly against the imposition of two or three sets of uniform on its students by private schools. It stated that the multiple uniform sets caused unnecessary financial burdens to the parents especially those belonging to the financially underprivileged section. The Maoist’s statement assured that the party stands against such exploitation and will not remain a mute spectator.
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February - 15 
United Naga Council (UNC) decided to temporarily suspend the ban on construction work on the Trans Asian Railway line in the State after the lapse of the specified two months ban on construction work on the said railway line, reports Kanglaonline. “T
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United Naga Council (UNC) decided to temporarily suspend the ban on construction work on the Trans Asian Railway line in the State after the lapse of the specified two months ban on construction work on the said railway line, reports Kanglaonline. “The ban had been imposed in protest against the lack of political will on the part of the Government to address the demand for an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur”. The decision would be reviewed after the installation of a popular Government.
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February - 15 
A member of Kachhi Rabita Committee (KRC), Umer Katchti (48), was shot dead by unidentified militants who also fired a rocket at Gul Muhammad Street. The rocket did not inflict any causality but damaged the outer wall of a house.
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A member of Kachhi Rabita Committee (KRC), Umer Katchti (48), was shot dead by unidentified militants who also fired a rocket at Gul Muhammad Street. The rocket did not inflict any causality but damaged the outer wall of a house.
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February - 15 
As court martial proceedings against Pakistan Army’s Brigadier Ali Khan are underway, for suspected ties with banned group Hizbut Tahrir (HuT), the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Urdu service reported that it had acquired a copy of the offi
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As court martial proceedings against Pakistan Army’s Brigadier Ali Khan are underway, for suspected ties with banned group Hizbut Tahrir (HuT), the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Urdu service reported that it had acquired a copy of the official charge sheet against the Senior Army Officer, on February 15, reports The Express Tribune. The charge sheet was issued and signed by a high ranking Army Official in Sialkot, where the brigadier was serving. The charge sheet cites three allegations against Brigadier Ali Khan. The first allegation states that the Brigadier Khan had admitted on various occasions to links with the HuT between 2008 and 2011. Next, the charge sheet stated that Brigadier Ali Khan was conspiring to topple the Government of Pakistan and for this purpose was trying to coax other senior army officers into joining him. The officers include, Brigadier Amir Riaz, head of the 111 Brigade, Brigadier Naeem Sadiq of the Defence Export Promotion Organisation and Air Defence Command Brigadier Mohammad Amin.
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February - 15 
Butt told Geo News that he had been misquoted in the article but refused to give details of what he had said which could have been misconstrued. Butt was appointed to head the ISI by Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and served at the post from 1997
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Butt told Geo News that he had been misquoted in the article but refused to give details of what he had said which could have been misconstrued. Butt was appointed to head the ISI by Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and served at the post from 1997 to 1999. He was the first head of the Army’s Strategic Plans Division, which controls the nuclear arsenal.
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February - 15 
Former President General Pervez Musharraf was aware of Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad location and the safe house where he was sheltered was built by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), The Express Tribune quoting a former ISI chief General (retd) Ziaud
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Former President General Pervez Musharraf was aware of Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad location and the safe house where he was sheltered was built by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), The Express Tribune quoting a former ISI chief General (retd) Ziauddin Khwaja reported. In an article for American news website The Daily Beast, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official Bruce Riedel quoted former Director General of the ISI General (retd) Ziauddin Khwaja as saying that Musharraf “knew Bin Laden was in Abbottabad”. Musharraf has earlier categorically denied having knowledge of Bin Laden’s location or that the terrorist was in Pakistan. Khwaja, also known as Ziauddin Butt, allegedly said that Bin Laden’s safe house in Abbottabad “was made to order” by Brigadier Ijaz Shah, a former head of the Intelligence Bureau. “Ziauddin says Ijaz Shah was responsible for setting up Bin Laden in Abbottabad, ensuring his safety and keeping him hidden from the outside. And Ziauddin says Musharraf knew all about it,” Riedel wrote in the article. Shah, who the assassinated Premier Benazir Bhutto had linked to a failed plot to kill her, has been closely linked to Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a British-born Kashmiri terrorist who was imprisoned in India in 1994 for kidnapping three Britons and an American. Saeed was part of the plot to kidnap journalist Daniel Pearl and turned himself in to Shah.
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February - 15 
Home Secretary Naseebullah Bazai, quoting the report, said that the Government had arrested 31 people in connection with abductions for ransoms. “Law-enforcing agencies often arrest the culprits but they are set free due to lack of evidence,” he told
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Home Secretary Naseebullah Bazai, quoting the report, said that the Government had arrested 31 people in connection with abductions for ransoms. “Law-enforcing agencies often arrest the culprits but they are set free due to lack of evidence,” he told the committee. He also added in his report that incidents of targeted killings had declined relatively during the past one year.
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February - 15 
Khuzdar Police neutralised a terror bid on February 15 by recovering 20 kilogrammes of explosives near Jhalawan Complex in Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times. The Police reportedly received a tip that some militants wanted to blow up a bridge on
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Khuzdar Police neutralised a terror bid on February 15 by recovering 20 kilogrammes of explosives near Jhalawan Complex in Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times. The Police reportedly received a tip that some militants wanted to blow up a bridge on the National Highway in the area.
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February - 15 
one person identified as Ali Muhammad alias Baba was tortured and shot dead in Lyari area. According to Police sources, two people of the Kachhi community, identified as Ali Muhammad alias Baba and Imran were abducted from Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Ro
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one person identified as Ali Muhammad alias Baba was tortured and shot dead in Lyari area. According to Police sources, two people of the Kachhi community, identified as Ali Muhammad alias Baba and Imran were abducted from Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Road. The abductors tortured them and later Baba was shot dead while Imran offered resistance and managed to flee.
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February - 15 
One person was killed and five others injured in a bomb blast in Wazir Dhand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on February 15.
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One person was killed and five others injured in a bomb blast in Wazir Dhand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on February 15.
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February - 15 
Police found a dead body of an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Abdul Hafeez (35), from a gunny bag abandoned in Altaf Nagar within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station in Karachi on February 15.
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Police found a dead body of an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Abdul Hafeez (35), from a gunny bag abandoned in Altaf Nagar within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station in Karachi on February 15.
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February - 15 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that the Government would soon convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss and address issues of Balochistan, particularly the law and order situation in the province.“There is a law and order situation i
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that the Government would soon convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss and address issues of Balochistan, particularly the law and order situation in the province.“There is a law and order situation in Balochistan, which has to be addressed. We are also talking with the coalition partners in this respect,” Gilani said.
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February - 15 
Rejecting a report presented by the Balochistan Home Department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on February 15 urged the Government to introduce laws
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Rejecting a report presented by the Balochistan Home Department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on February 15 urged the Government to introduce laws that clip the wings of all-powerful security agencies, reports Dawn. The Committee warned that not taking serious steps, and pushing the province against the wall, will lead the Baloch to seek external help. It pressed the Government to undertake more “serious” efforts, suggesting laws be introduced to “curtail” the power and influence of security agencies, alleged to be involved in violations of human rights in the province. It also urged the judiciary to fix responsibility for disappearances of people in Balochistan and the dumping of their bullet-riddled bodies.
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February - 15 
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on February 15 while quoting the incident of abduction and killing said “the policy of Intelligence Agencies to kill and dump has been seen in the province and most of the victims have been young students from
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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on February 15 while quoting the incident of abduction and killing said “the policy of Intelligence Agencies to kill and dump has been seen in the province and most of the victims have been young students from the nationalist groups,” reports Daily Times. It said activists are being arrested by intelligence personnel in the presence of Police officers and taken to torture cells run by military and its Intelligence Agencies. “More than a hundred persons, including members of sectarian religious groups, have been missing since the military regime of General Musharraf but their whereabouts remain unknown,” AHRC added. The group said the unlawful practice of enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings in custody had increased drastically in Sindh.
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February - 15 
The Government and the people of Swat will not let militants regroup in the valley, said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on February 15, reports Dawn. He said this while addressing a 150-member Swat representative jirga (trib
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The Government and the people of Swat will not let militants regroup in the valley, said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on February 15, reports Dawn. He said this while addressing a 150-member Swat representative jirga (tribal council) during a meeting in Peshawar. The chief minister said that militants had fled Swat to Afghanistan after the Government’s successful crackdown but carried out attacks in Dir and Chitral Districts from there. He said the Government and brave people of Swat were on alert and would thwart any move by militants to regroup in the valley. Mr Hoti said the process of rehabilitation, reconstruction and development was in full swing along with operation against militancy. He said the way people of Swat had faced militancy and flooding was matchless.
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February - 15 
The Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on February 15 condemned the Government’s decision to partially reopen NATO supplies to Afghanistan through the country before a debate on the issue in the Parliament, reports Dawn. JUI-F Secretary General Maula
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The Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on February 15 condemned the Government’s decision to partially reopen NATO supplies to Afghanistan through the country before a debate on the issue in the Parliament, reports Dawn. JUI-F Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, who is Leader of the Opposition in Senate, said that his party would protest against the decision and withdraw cooperation extended to the Government in the interest of national security. He announced that the JUI-F would observe a protest day on Friday (February 17, 2012) and chalk out a line of action at an ‘Islam Zindabad Conference’ (Long Live Islam Conference) to be held in Bahawalpur District of Punjab on February 26, 2012.
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February - 15 
The Lahore High Court on February 15 directed the Government to begin negotiations with US and Afghanistan Governments for the return of seven Pakistani detainees in Bagram, reports Daily Times. Hearing a petition challenging the alleged abduction of
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The Lahore High Court on February 15 directed the Government to begin negotiations with US and Afghanistan Governments for the return of seven Pakistani detainees in Bagram, reports Daily Times. Hearing a petition challenging the alleged abduction of the seven Pakistanis, Justice Khalid Mehmood found there to be no serious allegations against the detainees. He said a Foreign Ministry’s report – submitted to the court earlier – showed that the Government had done nothing to ensure its citizens rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the constitution. The seven detainees are Awal Noor, Hamidullah Khan, Abdul Haleem Saifullah, Faizal Karim, Amal Khan, Yunus Rahmatullah and Iftikhaar Ahmad. The Justice Project Pakistan (JPP), a non-profit law firm, has moved the court for the release of the detainees. The court also observed that it is the government of Pakistan that should be fighting for the rights of its citizens considering that it is in a position to raise this issue at the highest Governmental level.
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February - 15 
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights (SFCHR) on February 15 urged the Parliament and the judiciary to play their role to resolve the missing persons issue, reported The News. The committee met with Senator Afrasiab Khatak in chair. He wond
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The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights (SFCHR) on February 15 urged the Parliament and the judiciary to play their role to resolve the missing persons issue, reported The News. The committee met with Senator Afrasiab Khatak in chair. He wondered why law and order situation was not being improved in the province while the provincial autonomy had been given after the passage of 18th Amendment into the Constitution. He said, "We have to release political prisoners besides initiating dialogues with angry Baloch youth to bring peace in Balochistan." Earlier, in the meeting, he held the Afghan policy pursued by former ruler General Zia-ul Haq responsible for the current law and order situation in the country.
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February - 15 
Three persons were injured in a grenade attack in Agra Taj area near Ibrahim Mosque. Also, there were reports of one more rocket fired near Khayyam Bakery.
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Three persons were injured in a grenade attack in Agra Taj area near Ibrahim Mosque. Also, there were reports of one more rocket fired near Khayyam Bakery.
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February - 15 
In addition, the meeting of the Constitutional Council (CC) has been called for February 16 as an endeavour to expedite the appointment process in the vacant posts in constitutional bodies. The appointment process in constitutional bodies is long ove
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In addition, the meeting of the Constitutional Council (CC) has been called for February 16 as an endeavour to expedite the appointment process in the vacant posts in constitutional bodies. The appointment process in constitutional bodies is long overdue due to differences afflicting the political parties. Today’s CC meet has been called by Prime Minister , Dr Baburam Bhattarai, to consult with the council members and begin appointment process in the constitutional bodies which have been lying vacant for the last three years, confirmed sources. On September 16, 2011, the CC headed by PM Baburam Bhattarai had approved the roster system for selecting persons for the top posts in the constitutional bodies like the CIAA, Election Commission, Public Service Commission and the post of Auditor General.
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February - 15 
Norwegian Postal Authority, Posten Norge, on February 15 issued an apology to the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Oslo, E Rodney M Perera, for the recent issuance of LTTE stamps in Norway. However, Norwegian Authority also cleared that the LTTE stamps are n
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Norwegian Postal Authority, Posten Norge, on February 15 issued an apology to the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Oslo, E Rodney M Perera, for the recent issuance of LTTE stamps in Norway. However, Norwegian Authority also cleared that the LTTE stamps are not related to any official Norway postal stamps issued by his institution.
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February - 15 
Sri Lanka Army has appointed the Court of Inquiry (COI) to inquire into the observations, made by the LLRC in its report on alleged civilian casualties during the final phase of the humanitarian operations and probe as regards Channel-4 video footage
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Sri Lanka Army has appointed the Court of Inquiry (COI) to inquire into the observations, made by the LLRC in its report on alleged civilian casualties during the final phase of the humanitarian operations and probe as regards Channel-4 video footage irrespective of its authenticity.
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February - 15 
The Secretary to the External Affairs Ministry K. Amunugama said that Sri Lanka is disappointed on the fact that US to support a resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva to be held between Febr
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The Secretary to the External Affairs Ministry K. Amunugama said that Sri Lanka is disappointed on the fact that US to support a resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva to be held between February 27-March 23.
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February - 16 
A Police complaint has been lodged by Testlang Rymbai, a coal mine owner, against former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’, Julius Dorphang and his associates for allegedly assaulting coal labourers, drivers and forcibly taking a
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A Police complaint has been lodged by Testlang Rymbai, a coal mine owner, against former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’, Julius Dorphang and his associates for allegedly assaulting coal labourers, drivers and forcibly taking away coal from a mine in Briwar area under Raliang Elaka in Jaintia Hills District
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February - 16 
Around 50 cadres of the Jharkhand Janshakti Sangharsh Morcha (JJSM), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked the Tori railway siding of the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in Latehar District on February 16. La
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Around 50 cadres of the Jharkhand Janshakti Sangharsh Morcha (JJSM), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked the Tori railway siding of the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in Latehar District on February 16. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar confirmed the attack. "The rebels had come there to spread the message of abduction of home guard to trap Police. We acted promptly but averted the trap," said the SP adding that actually the jawans (troopers) were not kidnapped.
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February - 16 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary appealed to the Mizoram Government to resettle the indigenous Bru (Reang) people of the State who have been living in relief camps in the northeast (Tripura) for the last 14 years,
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary appealed to the Mizoram Government to resettle the indigenous Bru (Reang) people of the State who have been living in relief camps in the northeast (Tripura) for the last 14 years,
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February - 16 
Five people arrested by Patiala Police in connection with a series of blasts in Haryana are associated with a Jind-based Hindu terror group, Azad Sangthan. The five accused had been arrested earlier by Haryana Police on similar charges but were relea
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Five people arrested by Patiala Police in connection with a series of blasts in Haryana are associated with a Jind-based Hindu terror group, Azad Sangthan. The five accused had been arrested earlier by Haryana Police on similar charges but were released on bail. They were allegedly involved in a blast near a madrasa in Jind in 2010 and another near a Transport Union office in Safidon in August 2010. But, they got bail as Police failed to file charge sheet in time. On February 16, however, they confessed their role in the blasts. Blasts in Haryana occurred between October 2009 and August 2010 at Jind, Safidon and Nuh.
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February - 16 
In the first militant attack of the year 2012 in Srinagar City, a grenade was hurled on Police Station of Khanyar area without causing any loss of life or injuries, reports Daily Excelsior. After the incident Police carried out searches in the area.
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In the first militant attack of the year 2012 in Srinagar City, a grenade was hurled on Police Station of Khanyar area without causing any loss of life or injuries, reports Daily Excelsior. After the incident Police carried out searches in the area. However no one was arrested. This is the first militant attack in the city this year.
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February - 16 
Jharkhand Governor, Syed Ahmed on February 17 expressed concern over left-wing extremism in the state and stressed the importance of curbing it, reports Daily Bhaskar. "Naxalism has increased in Jharkhand and efforts are being made to control it," Ah
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Jharkhand Governor, Syed Ahmed on February 17 expressed concern over left-wing extremism in the state and stressed the importance of curbing it, reports Daily Bhaskar. "Naxalism has increased in Jharkhand and efforts are being made to control it," Ahmed told reporters.
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February - 16 
Karnataka Police have recovered 217 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) each of INR 500 denomination amounting to INR 108500 from a hotel room on Visvesvaraya Road in Mandya town (Mandya District) of Karnataka on February 16. A youth, who rented a room
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Karnataka Police have recovered 217 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) each of INR 500 denomination amounting to INR 108500 from a hotel room on Visvesvaraya Road in Mandya town (Mandya District) of Karnataka on February 16. A youth, who rented a room in the hotel under the name of Vasu from Kolar Gold Fields (Kolar District), is absconding. The FICN are photocopied in colour on high quality paper and carry the same serial number (3KS 482659).
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a high ranking militant belonging to Mobile Task Force of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as ‘publicity secretary’ Yumlembam Inao Singh, from a rented house at Lachit Nagar under Paltan Bazar Police Sta
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a high ranking militant belonging to Mobile Task Force of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as ‘publicity secretary’ Yumlembam Inao Singh, from a rented house at Lachit Nagar under Paltan Bazar Police Station in Guwahati city on February 16.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘finance wing chief’ Kamjam Sarat Mongung (57) from a rented house at Usha Bazaar on the outskirts of Agartala in West District on February 16. SFs recovered some secret documents of PLA a
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘finance wing chief’ Kamjam Sarat Mongung (57) from a rented house at Usha Bazaar on the outskirts of Agartala in West District on February 16. SFs recovered some secret documents of PLA and mobile phone sets from him.
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February - 16 
Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) arrested in the State have been absconding after getting bail, reports The Assam Tribune. The arrestees included Aditya Bora, who was arrested from a CPI-Maoist camp in a jungle bordering Odisha a
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Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) arrested in the State have been absconding after getting bail, reports The Assam Tribune. The arrestees included Aditya Bora, who was arrested from a CPI-Maoist camp in a jungle bordering Odisha and Jharkhand on February 12, 2011. There have also been reports of some youths visiting Odisha and Jharkhand for training with the CPI-Maoists.
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February - 16 
SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Khaidem Rajen (59), at Chajing Mairenkhong in Imphal West District. Two .9mm pistols with two magazines, eight live rounds of 9mm ammunition and fourteen live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered
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SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Khaidem Rajen (59), at Chajing Mairenkhong in Imphal West District. Two .9mm pistols with two magazines, eight live rounds of 9mm ammunition and fourteen live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from him.
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February - 16 
SFs arrested two Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, identified as Thounaojam Jiten (32) and Khaidem Naocha (30) from near LMS Law College at Chingmeirong in Imphal East District, on February 16.
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SFs arrested two Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, identified as Thounaojam Jiten (32) and Khaidem Naocha (30) from near LMS Law College at Chingmeirong in Imphal East District, on February 16.
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February - 16 
The Ranka Police of Garhwa District arrested five cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, and recovered a country-made gun, seven cell phones, 12 sim cards and hand-written pamphlets from them. The arrest
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The Ranka Police of Garhwa District arrested five cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, and recovered a country-made gun, seven cell phones, 12 sim cards and hand-written pamphlets from them. The arrested JPC cadres are identified as Ravi Kumar, Sanoj Kumar and Kamlesh Kumar, residents of Majhigawan village, and Bimlesh Yadav and Lal Chand Yadav, both from Honhey village of Ranka. "The arrested JPC rebels have been active in the Ranka, Ramkanda, Chinia and Dhurki areas since the past three months. They were involved in collecting money from the businessmen and contractors," he said.
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February - 16 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will visit Meghalaya on February 19 to review the law and order situation including the rising GNLA activities in the State. This was informed to Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary who met the Home Minister on Febru
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will visit Meghalaya on February 19 to review the law and order situation including the rising GNLA activities in the State. This was informed to Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary who met the Home Minister on February 16.
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February - 16 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai revealed that the policy towards political solution to the Naga issue that has been going on for several decades would be to rope in the entire Naga society to whatever deal that would be struck. In an interview to Th
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai revealed that the policy towards political solution to the Naga issue that has been going on for several decades would be to rope in the entire Naga society to whatever deal that would be struck. In an interview to The Telegraph, G.K Pillai said, “all have to endorse the agreement, from the gaon burhas (village headmen) to civil society groups... none should be able to turn around and say after some years that they were kept in the dark and hence would not accept the agreement.” The talks have been dragged on with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for nearly 15 years, he said adding, a settlement could be expected later in 2012. NSCN-IM will hold consultations with other factions and civil society groups from February 22 before sitting for the next round of talks with the Centre.
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February - 16 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told the State Government to look for all possible legal “solutions” to avoid a situation in which Maoist groups end up seizing Government funds meant for development works, since a large part of these funds a
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told the State Government to look for all possible legal “solutions” to avoid a situation in which Maoist groups end up seizing Government funds meant for development works, since a large part of these funds are routed through panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) bodies. According to initial MHA estimates, at least 14 or 15 of 33 sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) who have been elected unopposed in Maoist-affected blocks (administrative division) are known supporters of Maoist groups. The MHA has asked the State Government to look into the election of others as well. The elections are likely to be completed by the end of February.
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February - 16 
With Ajmal Kasab and nine other terrorists from Karachi (Pakistan) and provided them with crucial sea coordinates to reach Mumbai on November 26, 2008 along with locations to attack, landed on the table of two Supreme Court judges on February 16, who
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With Ajmal Kasab and nine other terrorists from Karachi (Pakistan) and provided them with crucial sea coordinates to reach Mumbai on November 26, 2008 along with locations to attack, landed on the table of two Supreme Court judges on February 16, who will take the final call on award of death sentence of Kasab. The diary listed a 24-hour roster for guard duty during the three day sea journey and stocks of ration and ammunition. It also contained the locations for attack - Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Machimar Nagar, Rajabhai Tower, Regal Chowk, Nathabhai Marg, Nariman Point, World Trade Center (at Cuffe Parade) and Regal Cinema.
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February - 16 
A low-intensity explosion occurred at the Chakar Khan Stadium in Sibi District. No one injured in the explosion, an official said, adding that the blast took place at the entrance of the stadium where Sibi Mela (fair) is underway.
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A low-intensity explosion occurred at the Chakar Khan Stadium in Sibi District. No one injured in the explosion, an official said, adding that the blast took place at the entrance of the stadium where Sibi Mela (fair) is underway.
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February - 16 
A US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed five militants in Spalga area near Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 16 (today), reports Dawn. “Two missiles were fir
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A US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed five militants in Spalga area near Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 16 (today), reports Dawn. “Two missiles were fired by a US drone on a compound used by militants in Spalga area and five militants have been killed,” a security official said. The attack was confirmed by two other security officials in Miranshah, known as a stronghold of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and al Qaeda linked militants. Security officials said several other militants were wounded but the exact number was not immediately known.
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February - 16 
An international money-laundering watchdog, The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), added Pakistan along with Indonesia, Ghana, Tanzania and Thailand on February 16 to its blacklist of nations that fail to meet international standards, reported The N
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An international money-laundering watchdog, The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), added Pakistan along with Indonesia, Ghana, Tanzania and Thailand on February 16 to its blacklist of nations that fail to meet international standards, reported The News. In its report, the FATF also called on Governments to consider tax evasion as a money-laundering offence. The agency is also extending its focus to target the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF blacklist now includes 17 countries.
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February - 16 
An official of the Judge Advocate General Branch of the Pakistan Army, Colonel Noor Ahmad, informed the Peshawar High Court (PHC) that the youths de-radicalised at military rehabilitation centres following the Swat operation were again joining milita
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An official of the Judge Advocate General Branch of the Pakistan Army, Colonel Noor Ahmad, informed the Peshawar High Court (PHC) that the youths de-radicalised at military rehabilitation centres following the Swat operation were again joining militant groups after their release. Colonel Noor Ahmad, representing the Military Intelligence (MI) in missing persons cases, stated this when a division bench headed by PHC Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan said it would be better to shift the missing persons to internment centres for de-radicalisation. The chief justice observed that the suspected youths might not have got de-radicalised through high-level and well-experienced psychiatrists and that is why they are again joining the militant groups. He said that when a Mullah could turn a youth into militant through fierce speeches while seizing on his poverty and unemployment, the high profile physiologists and psychiatrists could also easily de-radicalise them. “The de-radicalisation of militants would only be effective if the Government provides them jobs, particularly of gardeners and Class-IV, and ensures a tight surveillance system,” the chief justice observed.
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February - 16 
Eight militants and a security man were killed and four personnel, among them a captain, suffered injuries during a raid on a hotel at Rustam Bazaar in Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency. A group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) mil
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Eight militants and a security man were killed and four personnel, among them a captain, suffered injuries during a raid on a hotel at Rustam Bazaar in Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency. A group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, comprised of both the Punjabi and Mehsud militants, resisted the Security Forces (SFs) in the hotel, triggering a gunbattle that continued for hours. A political administration official on condition of anonymity said that militants were reportedly planning an act of sabotage on the Gomal Zam Dam road. SFs recovered a cache of arms, explosives and suicide jackets from the hotel.
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February - 16 
Eight persons including three Policemen were injured when a man hurled a hand grenade at them on Bara Road in suburbs of Peshawar, reports Dawn. An official said that an unidentified man hurled a hand grenade on Policemen when they were sitting at a
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Eight persons including three Policemen were injured when a man hurled a hand grenade at them on Bara Road in suburbs of Peshawar, reports Dawn. An official said that an unidentified man hurled a hand grenade on Policemen when they were sitting at a roadside makeshift restaurant in Batatal area.
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February - 16 
Frontier Corps (FC) neutralised a terror bid in Balochistan and recovered 1400 kilogrammes of explosive material that was being smuggled from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District to interior Balochistan. Paramilitary troops of the FC intercepted a
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Frontier Corps (FC) neutralised a terror bid in Balochistan and recovered 1400 kilogrammes of explosive material that was being smuggled from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District to interior Balochistan. Paramilitary troops of the FC intercepted a truck, en route to Quetta from Chaman, near Garang check post on national highway during a routine checking. The FC personnel, during the search, recovered a cache of explosive materials, including 30 remote control bombs and timers, and took three persons into custody.
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February - 16 
Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Quetta Chapter Secretary General Abdul Sadiq Norzai was abducted from Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police Norzai is trader and it could be a case of abduction for extortion.
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Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Quetta Chapter Secretary General Abdul Sadiq Norzai was abducted from Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police Norzai is trader and it could be a case of abduction for extortion.
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February - 16 
Khyber Agency Political Agent Motahir Zeb said that the Government was eager to clear the areas of Khyber Agency of militants to restore peace and establish writ of the Government so that people could lead a peaceful life.
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Khyber Agency Political Agent Motahir Zeb said that the Government was eager to clear the areas of Khyber Agency of militants to restore peace and establish writ of the Government so that people could lead a peaceful life.
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February - 16 
Militants tried to target members of a peace committee in Mashokhel area of Badhber with a bomb but no one was injured in the blast.
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Militants tried to target members of a peace committee in Mashokhel area of Badhber with a bomb but no one was injured in the blast.
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February - 16 
On February 16 reported that the Abbottabad Commission further delays in releasing its report as it struggles to determine how and with whose help al Qaeda Chief Osama bin Laden had been living in Abbottabad for years. The Government formed the high-
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On February 16 reported that the Abbottabad Commission further delays in releasing its report as it struggles to determine how and with whose help al Qaeda Chief Osama bin Laden had been living in Abbottabad for years. The Government formed the high-powered inquiry commission in 2011 to investigate the killing of Bin Laden by United States marine commandos in a secret raid on May 1, 2011. Its mandate also includes finding out whether the terror leader was aided by elements from within the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), as alleged by the West. However, insiders said that the Commission is in a fix over the question of fixing responsibility. “It looks like they can’t and won’t name anybody,” said an official, who is aware of the proceedings. The Abbottabad Commission has also sought details of arrests of illegal immigrants in the country during the last 10 years from the Ministry of Interior and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
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February - 16 
Pakistan and Afghanistan on February 16 agreed upon the need to resolve all issues and stressed mutual cooperation to tackle the common challenges of terrorism and extremism, reports Daily Times. The two sides also resolved to remove bottlenecks, if
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Pakistan and Afghanistan on February 16 agreed upon the need to resolve all issues and stressed mutual cooperation to tackle the common challenges of terrorism and extremism, reports Daily Times. The two sides also resolved to remove bottlenecks, if any, in the way of the Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement, and work for stability and peace of both the countries. This was agreed during visiting Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. Karzai is on a two-day official visit to join President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for a trilateral summit in Islamabad, aimed at promoting regional cooperation and strengthening peace and stability in the region. During his meeting with Karzai at the Presidency, President Zardari underlined the need for working together to extend the transit trade agreement to Central Asian countries, which he said was a doable project and would not only benefit the people of the region, but also generate huge economic activity in Afghanistan.
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February - 16 
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies recovered 10 kilogrammes explosive material and two mortar shells from a car on Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police, “unidentified persons planted the explosive material in a car and parked it near the Excis
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Police and Law Enforcement Agencies recovered 10 kilogrammes explosive material and two mortar shells from a car on Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police, “unidentified persons planted the explosive material in a car and parked it near the Excise Office on Saryab Road. A detonator fixed with the bomb exploded, however, the explosive material and two mortar shells did not explode.”
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February - 16 
President Zardari said Pakistan had always desired a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan as it was in Pakistan’s own national interest, and assured continued support to every effort aimed at restoring peace and stability. He reiterated Pakist
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President Zardari said Pakistan had always desired a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan as it was in Pakistan’s own national interest, and assured continued support to every effort aimed at restoring peace and stability. He reiterated Pakistan’s principled stand of supporting an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political process of reconciliation and peace in the country. The spokesman quoted President Zardari as saying that multifaceted cooperation among Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran was essential to address the challenges and exploit opportunities in the region. He expressed the hope that the trilateral summit would be a significant step in promoting the agenda of regional peace, stability and prosperity.
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February - 16 
Rangers and Police officials arrested three alleged suspects and seized arms and ammunition during a house-to-house search operation in Lyari area of Karachi on February 16, reports Daily Times. A Rangers official said that the arrested suspects, who
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Rangers and Police officials arrested three alleged suspects and seized arms and ammunition during a house-to-house search operation in Lyari area of Karachi on February 16, reports Daily Times. A Rangers official said that the arrested suspects, who were said to be extortionists and drug peddlers, were shifted to undisclosed locations for interrogation.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter militant, identified as Hashmat Ullah, during an operation in the limits of Sabzi Mandi Police Station in Islamabad on February 16, reported Dawn. The sources said a team
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter militant, identified as Hashmat Ullah, during an operation in the limits of Sabzi Mandi Police Station in Islamabad on February 16, reported Dawn. The sources said a team of security personnel in response to an intelligence tip off regarding a suspect who was hiding in the area of Shams Colony, located in the limits of Sabzi Mandi Police Station conducted the operation which led to his arrest from a house. He was the active member of TTP Swat chapter. Hashmat Ullah was allegedly involved in several attacks at the SFs in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and also fought against the SFs during operation in Swat.
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February - 16 
SFs arrested 31 suspects and imposed curfew in Gagra area of Landikotal in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to sources, the SFs launched a search operation and imposed curfew all around Landikotal bazaar while the roads leading to bazaar
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SFs arrested 31 suspects and imposed curfew in Gagra area of Landikotal in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to sources, the SFs launched a search operation and imposed curfew all around Landikotal bazaar while the roads leading to bazaar had also been closed after the security forces arrested 31 suspects. During the last one month, the SFs detained more than 50 suspects and relatives of the prominent militants during night raids and search operations.
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February - 16 
Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan made a special mention of the killings in a meeting with Senior Police Officials, and called for a reassessment of the Government’s strategy for curbing target killings in the city.
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Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan made a special mention of the killings in a meeting with Senior Police Officials, and called for a reassessment of the Government’s strategy for curbing target killings in the city.
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February - 16 
The chairman of US Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senator Carl Levin, said on February 16 that Pakistan’s links to various terrorist groups and its role in the reconciliation process gives it the power to influence outcomes in Afghanistan. The S
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The chairman of US Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senator Carl Levin, said on February 16 that Pakistan’s links to various terrorist groups and its role in the reconciliation process gives it the power to influence outcomes in Afghanistan. The Senate Committee on Armed Services, during a special hearing on worldwide threats to US interests, also learned that the US could not succeed in Afghanistan without support from Pakistan. The committee’s chairman Senator Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat, set the tone of the discussion on Pakistan by telling the panel that security in Afghanistan would “remain in jeopardy” so long as there were sanctuaries in Pakistan for insurgents conducting cross-border attacks. “Pakistan’s support to the Haqqani Network is a major cause for US-Pakistan relations reaching a low point where they’re going to remain until the Pakistan military ends its ties to these extremists carrying out cross-border attacks,” he said. “And we need to understand the intelligence community’s assessment of Pakistan’s strategy with respect to these insurgent groups and the reconciliation process as to Pakistan’s power to determine outcomes,” said the senator.
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February - 16 
The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (Defense of Pakistan Council) during a public meeting in Attock District of Punjab on February 16 strongly opposed restoration of supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan and vowed to resist what its leaders said the humilia
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The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (Defense of Pakistan Council) during a public meeting in Attock District of Punjab on February 16 strongly opposed restoration of supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan and vowed to resist what its leaders said the humiliating move of the Government, reports Dawn. Speaking at a public meeting, the leaders of the council said protest demonstrations would be held across the country against the Government decision. They said they would also stage a sit-in in Islamabad on February 20, 2012 against the drone attacks and to force the Government to close the NATO supplies on a permanent basis.
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February - 16 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on February 16 assailed the United States (US) based Human Rights Watch (HRW) which accused its personnel of acting like a state within a state, reports Dawn. On January 30, 2011 HRW condemned the impunity o
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on February 16 assailed the United States (US) based Human Rights Watch (HRW) which accused its personnel of acting like a state within a state, reports Dawn. On January 30, 2011 HRW condemned the impunity of Pakistani intelligence services over the June 1, 2011 murder of journalist, Saleem Shahzad, who was killed after writing about links between al Qaeda and rogue elements in the military. The military called the HRW statement “extremely derogatory, biased and contradictory”, and accused Asia Director Brad Adams of discrediting the judicial investigation, demonising the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and castigating the Government.
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February - 16 
The United States (US) Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on February 16 said that al Qaeda is the primary enemy of US in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and that part of the Taliban who support al Qaeda is also American target, reported Indian Express.
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The United States (US) Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on February 16 said that al Qaeda is the primary enemy of US in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and that part of the Taliban who support al Qaeda is also American target, reported Indian Express. "The Taliban is a very broad group. Our primary enemy in that part of the world is al Qaeda. The Taliban elements, the terrorist elements that support al Qaeda are also our enemy," Panetta said, adding, "And there are some elements, obviously, of the Taliban that support al Qaeda. And those are the ones that we've been targeting"."Our goal is to make sure that they never again can establish a safe haven in Afghanistan from which to conduct attacks on this country, and that remains our primary goal," he added.
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February - 16 
The United States (US) State Department strongly urged Pakistan on February 16 to prevent Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Saeed from moving freely in the country, freeze the assets of the groups associated with him and stop allowing Lashkar-e-Toiba
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The United States (US) State Department strongly urged Pakistan on February 16 to prevent Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Saeed from moving freely in the country, freeze the assets of the groups associated with him and stop allowing Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from acquiring weapons, reports Dawn. “The US Government is concerned about the recent public appearances of JuD leader Hafiz Saeed, including at a recent rally in Karachi,” said the Department’s spokesperson Victoria Nuland. “LeT, and its front group JuD, are internationally sanctioned because of their associations with al Qaeda. We have and continue to urge the Government of Pakistan to uphold its obligations in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1267/1989,” she said.
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February - 16 
Three persons were killed and nine other injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the office of the district coordination officer (DCO) in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 16, report Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Infor
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Three persons were killed and nine other injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the office of the district coordination officer (DCO) in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 16, report Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said three volunteers of the Qaumi lashkar (community militia) died in the suicide attack targeting a jirga (tribal council) of the lashkar in the DCO office. One of the deceased was identified as Sher Alam, while the identity of the other two could not be ascertained.
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February - 16 
Three suspects, allegedly involved in the Lyari gang war, were remanded in Police custody for a week. Dilshad alias Dillu, Niaz Mohammad alias Niazullah alias Niazi and Mohammad Naeem were produced before the court of Judicial Magistrate West Pir Sye
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Three suspects, allegedly involved in the Lyari gang war, were remanded in Police custody for a week. Dilshad alias Dillu, Niaz Mohammad alias Niazullah alias Niazi and Mohammad Naeem were produced before the court of Judicial Magistrate West Pir Syed Asadullah Shah Rashdi amid tight security. The three were arrested in the SITE area by the Special Investigation Unit following a brief encounter.
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February - 16 
Two US drone strikes killed at least 21 militants near the Afghan border in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 16, report Dawn. Sources said that six persons were killed and
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Two US drone strikes killed at least 21 militants near the Afghan border in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 16, report Dawn. Sources said that six persons were killed and two others injured when two missiles slammed into a compound in the Spalga village near Miramshah. The identities of the persons who died could not be ascertained. Earlier, Dawn reported that only five militants killed in Spalga area of Miranshah. Hours later, another drone attacked a moving vehicle on the Zekerkhel-Khaisur road in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit). Official sources said 15 members of a militant group were killed. A security official said Uzbek militants had been killed in the attack on the vehicle, adds AFP. Those who died in the first attack belonged to Badar Mansoor and the Haqqani network, loyal to the Afghan Taliban, another official added. The New America Foundation, a think-tank in Washington says drone strikes in Pakistan have killed between 1,715 and 2,680 people over the past eight years. According to an AFP tally, 45 US missile strikes were reported in the tribal belt in 2009, 101 in 2010 and 64 in 2011.
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February - 16 
Unidentified militants attacked a security check post in Toll Plaza area of Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District. According to Sadar Police Station officials, a rocket fired from an unidentified location landed near the check post. Later, unident
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Unidentified militants attacked a security check post in Toll Plaza area of Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District. According to Sadar Police Station officials, a rocket fired from an unidentified location landed near the check post. Later, unidentified assailants opened fire on the personnel inside the check post, and managed to escape from the scene when the security officials retaliated. However, no loss of life occurred, Police said.
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February - 16 
Unidentified militants shot dead a trader, identified as Hafiz Abdul Qader Gulamani, on Jinnah Road near the Jilani Chowk area of Khuzdar District on February 16, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a trader, identified as Hafiz Abdul Qader Gulamani, on Jinnah Road near the Jilani Chowk area of Khuzdar District on February 16, reports Daily Times.
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February - 16 
Controversy over the alleged agreement between the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the NA over the integration of combatants, there has been conflicting claims from the key stake-holders over the new 'flexibility' of the Army, re
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Controversy over the alleged agreement between the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the NA over the integration of combatants, there has been conflicting claims from the key stake-holders over the new 'flexibility' of the Army, reports Kantipuronline. There are two schools of thought on a convergence of minds between the Maoists and the Army regarding the action plan for integration process. First, the reported consensus is a trial balloon thrown by the UCPN-M and a segment of the Army to see other parties' reaction and the second is that the deal is real give-and-take between the UCPN-M and the NA leadership.
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February - 16 
International racketeers of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) have been weighing other options to push the contraband into India via Nepal after law enforcement authorities intercepted their carriers at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s
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International racketeers of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) have been weighing other options to push the contraband into India via Nepal after law enforcement authorities intercepted their carriers at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s Capital City of Kathmandu. On February 16, the Anti-terrorism Directorate of Nepal Police (NP) arrested two carriers with counterfeit currency notes worth INR 1.46 million sent from Pakistan via courier service in Kuleshwor of Kathmandu City. It is the first time racketeers were found using courier service in Kathmandu to smuggle FICN, officials said. The arrested are Seikh Mohammad Sanaullah (25) and Mohammad Zafir Alam (24) of Rautahat District. A joint squad of the directorate and Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati, followed them from Sinamangal in Kathmandu City and intercepted the carriers of FICN in Kuleshwor based on intelligence.
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February - 16 
President Ram Baran Yadav held crucial discussions with Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chatraman Singh Gurung on the progress made in the task of completing the Army integration on February 16. In the meeting held at the President’s Office, Shita
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President Ram Baran Yadav held crucial discussions with Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chatraman Singh Gurung on the progress made in the task of completing the Army integration on February 16. In the meeting held at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas, the President inquired about the details of Nepal Army (NA) Chief Gurung’s latest proposal on Army integration which the Maoists leaders have reportedly termed as “positive”. In the report, the NA chief has mentioned that 6,000 combatants could be integrated into the NA en masse and that around 60 PLA could be given the post of ‘Major’ while 350 more could be given officer posts below Major.
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February - 16 
Submitting a seven-page letter to President, Dr Ram Baran Yadav, Minister for Information and Communications, J.P. Gupta on February 16 admitted that he made the controversial remarks on February 7 but claimed that they were not ‘secessionist’. He, h
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Submitting a seven-page letter to President, Dr Ram Baran Yadav, Minister for Information and Communications, J.P. Gupta on February 16 admitted that he made the controversial remarks on February 7 but claimed that they were not ‘secessionist’. He, however, asked the President who will seek clarification on the acts of the regime that have been alienating the Madheshi people.
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February - 16 
Two Indian nationals have been arrested in Dharan, East Nepal for allegedly carrying FICNs which they used to make purchases, reports Day and Night News. The duo — Manil Rol and Tarekul Islam, hailing from Malda District in West Bengal, were arrested
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Two Indian nationals have been arrested in Dharan, East Nepal for allegedly carrying FICNs which they used to make purchases, reports Day and Night News. The duo — Manil Rol and Tarekul Islam, hailing from Malda District in West Bengal, were arrested on February 16 as they were found carrying FICN of INR 500 denomination. The Police recovered 17 FICN of INR 500 denomination from them.
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February - 16 
Jatiya Sansad unanimously adopted a resolution seeking formulation of necessary legal provisions for punishing the people, who are creating obstruction to the ongoing trials of the War Criminals, according to Gulf Times. The Chairman of the Parliamen
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Jatiya Sansad unanimously adopted a resolution seeking formulation of necessary legal provisions for punishing the people, who are creating obstruction to the ongoing trials of the War Criminals, according to Gulf Times. The Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Fazley Rabbi Miah said the decision on holding trials of the War Criminals was taken in the first session of the present Parliament. It was one of the major election commitments of the present Government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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February - 16 
The ‘Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2012’ was passed in the Jatiya Sansad (Parliament) on February 16, keeping a provision for capital punishment (death sentence) as the maximum punishment, reports Daily Star. Bangladesh Home Minister Shahara Khatu
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The ‘Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2012’ was passed in the Jatiya Sansad (Parliament) on February 16, keeping a provision for capital punishment (death sentence) as the maximum punishment, reports Daily Star. Bangladesh Home Minister Shahara Khatun proposed the Bill in the Parliament for passage. The Home Minister said the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill was brought to resist various criminal activities and to safeguard the sovereignty of Bangladesh.
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February - 17 
A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and Kanker District Police busted a bomb-making unit of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized around 300 kilograms of explosives and equipment used for assemb
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A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and Kanker District Police busted a bomb-making unit of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized around 300 kilograms of explosives and equipment used for assembling Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on February 17, reports Outlook India. The team raided a Maoist hideout in the forest between Beenagunda and Uchhekoti villages in Abujhmad area. Kanker Superintendent of Police, Rahul Bhagat said, "We seized Ammonium Nitrate, TNT, a huge stock of detonators, Codex Wire measuring 200 meters and live cartridges from large drums kept at the spot during the operation”. He further added, "A large number of pipes, tiffins, besides other items used by the Naxals in making bombs were among the things that have been seized," he stated, adding that several important documents have also been recovered.
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February - 17 
A Pakistani judicial commission will visit India on March 12 as part of the probe into the 2008 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reports Indian Express. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik made these remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Paki
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A Pakistani judicial commission will visit India on March 12 as part of the probe into the 2008 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reports Indian Express. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik made these remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Shahid Malik on February 17.
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February - 17 
Anup Bhuyan, an alleged cadre of Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad, a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) group, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Latehar District on February 17, reports Zee News. Bhuyan was picked up by the M
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Anup Bhuyan, an alleged cadre of Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad, a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) group, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Latehar District on February 17, reports Zee News. Bhuyan was picked up by the Maoists from his house at Kurungkhata village under Manika Police Station and shot dead, the Police said. The Maoists owned responsibility by leaving a note near the body, which was recovered during the day, accusing him of murder and robbery.
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February - 17 
Bangladeshi national, Sadiq ul Islam, said to be involved in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and wanted by Mumbai Police was arrested in Murshidabad (Murshidabad District) in West Bengal on February 17. Stacks of FICNs with a face value
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Bangladeshi national, Sadiq ul Islam, said to be involved in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and wanted by Mumbai Police was arrested in Murshidabad (Murshidabad District) in West Bengal on February 17. Stacks of FICNs with a face value of INR 15000 and arms were recovered from his possession. Police also busted an illegal arms racket and arrested the kingpin, Wahid. Several kinds of sophisticated guns and ammunitions were recovered from him.
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February - 17 
Central Government’s approval on February 17 for extending financial package to 83 Mizo families who were displaced from the State in 1997-98, the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) has demanded compensation for 116 Bru families stationed o
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Central Government’s approval on February 17 for extending financial package to 83 Mizo families who were displaced from the State in 1997-98, the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) has demanded compensation for 116 Bru families stationed outside the refugee relief camps in Kanchanpur Sub-Division. Central Government will help in the rehabilitation of 32 Mizo families in Tripura through the Tripura Government and 51 families in Mizoram through Mizoram Government. The Bru militants drove away the Mizo families from their land in 1998; a year after the Brus left Mizoram for Tripura following ethnic violence with Mizos. Most of the Mizos fled home following threat and sought shelter with other Mizo families living in Jampui hills in Tripura and Mizoram.
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February - 17 
Delhi Police claimed to have busted a racket of printing counterfeit US Dollars (USD), fake passports, visas and residential permits, reports Zee News. Police arrested five foreign nationals and recovered a huge cache of fake currency and documents f
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Delhi Police claimed to have busted a racket of printing counterfeit US Dollars (USD), fake passports, visas and residential permits, reports Zee News. Police arrested five foreign nationals and recovered a huge cache of fake currency and documents from their possession. Gabriel Olawale Ajisafe, Sunny Odigie, Enwere Okechukwa Kelvin Enwere, Caroline Cherotich and Augustine John Kwaku Kyare were arrested on February 15 for running the racket for the past one year in the National Capital Region.
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February - 17 
For the first time the Union Government approved a grant of INR 499 crore for upgradation of weaponry to track down militants and criminals, modernization of Police training centres and Police stations etc and lit up all Police buildings round the cl
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For the first time the Union Government approved a grant of INR 499 crore for upgradation of weaponry to track down militants and criminals, modernization of Police training centres and Police stations etc and lit up all Police buildings round the clock including the border Police posts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to Daily Excelsior. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved INR 461 crore while the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned a grant of INR 37.93 crore for Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Additional DG (Police Headquarters) Dr Shesh Pal Vaid stated on February 17. The grants for upgradation of Police infrastructure and modernization were aimed at gradual takeover of police as the security of sensitive installations including in militancy prone areas from para-military forces. Dr Vaid further said the Union Government has sanctioned 280 crore for upgradation of all seven Police training centres including Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur. Six other Police Training Centres (PTCs) included Kathua (Kathua District), Talwara (Reasi District), Sheeri (Baramulla District), Manigam (Anantnag District), Lethpora (Pulwama District) and Vijaypur (Jammu District). Out of 280 crore upgradation grants for SKPA and PTCs, the Government of India has already sanctioned 30 crore in the first phase. Rest of the amount would also be released shortly in the phases to ensure that the upgradation was completed shortly.
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February - 17 
Maoists and cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoist, exchanged fire for about two hours in the night the same day at Karamtoli in Gumla District, reports Daily Bhaskar. However, there was no report of a
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Maoists and cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoist, exchanged fire for about two hours in the night the same day at Karamtoli in Gumla District, reports Daily Bhaskar. However, there was no report of any casualty yet, the Police said. Tags
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February - 17 
Police in Jaintia Hills District started an inquiry into an assault complaint lodged against former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’ Julius Dorphang on February 17. A Police complaint has been lodged against former HNLC ‘chief’
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Police in Jaintia Hills District started an inquiry into an assault complaint lodged against former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’ Julius Dorphang on February 17. A Police complaint has been lodged against former HNLC ‘chief’ and his associates by Rymbai, a resident of Wapungskur, for allegedly assaulting coal labourers, drivers and forcibly taking away coal from a mine in Briwar area under Raliang Elaka. According to Rymbai, the former HNLC chief along with associates illegally trespassed into his coalmine and took away three truckloads of coal worth INR 270,000 besides threatening all labourers engages in the coal mine.
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February - 17 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) held discussion with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at his North Block office in New Delhi over the solution of their vexed problems and submitted a memorandum demanding early
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) held discussion with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at his North Block office in New Delhi over the solution of their vexed problems and submitted a memorandum demanding early political solution on February 17. They also demanded new interlocutor who are either politician or statesman. The present interlocutor to the outfit is P.C. Halder. The names of whom the NDFB-PTF wants as interlocutor are- Ranjit Shekar Mushahary, the Governor of Meghalaya, P.A. Sangma, former Lok Sabha (Lower House) Speaker, S.C. Jamir, former Chief Minister of Nagaland and Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Takam Sanjay.
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February - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a hand grenade at the residence of Sapam Tiken, (former Manipur’s Peoples Party [MPP] candidate in Singjamei Assembly Constituency) in Singjamei Sapam Leikai in Imphal West District on February 17.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a hand grenade at the residence of Sapam Tiken, (former Manipur’s Peoples Party [MPP] candidate in Singjamei Assembly Constituency) in Singjamei Sapam Leikai in Imphal West District on February 17.
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February - 17 
SFs arrested four Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) cadres during a search operation at Ward No. 2 in Dalpatti of Moreh town (Chandel District). The arrested militants were identified as Jahudaa (19), Lian (46), Khencensang Lian (19) and Kamminli
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SFs arrested four Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) cadres during a search operation at Ward No. 2 in Dalpatti of Moreh town (Chandel District). The arrested militants were identified as Jahudaa (19), Lian (46), Khencensang Lian (19) and Kamminlien Kipgen (24). SFs recovered one US-made .38 revolver with four live rounds, one Chinese made .22 pistol with five live rounds, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) each weighing half kilogram with electric detonator and wire from their possession.
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February - 17 
SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Arubam Iboyaima of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Arubam Iboyaima of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District.
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February - 17 
Suspected militants belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–Khole Kitovi) killed a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant near the State Secretariat in Kohima town, reports The Nagaland Post. The decea
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Suspected militants belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–Khole Kitovi) killed a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant near the State Secretariat in Kohima town, reports The Nagaland Post. The deceased was identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ of the NSCN-K, Kahovi Jimo (30). A civilian, identified as Nibohoto Aye, was also injured during the incident.
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February - 17 
The dead body of a businessperson, identified as Deiram Teron (45), was recovered from Maigaon of Phongcherap under Santipur Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 16. Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants had abduc
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The dead body of a businessperson, identified as Deiram Teron (45), was recovered from Maigaon of Phongcherap under Santipur Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 16. Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants had abducted the businessperson from Silonijan Market area in the District on February 6. Later the militants demanded a ransom of INR 300000 for his safe release.
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February - 17 
The five arrestees, who hail from Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, were caught in possession of fake notes of USD 22000 of 100 denominations, 120 fake passports of Lesotho, Ghana, Botswana and 35 passports of other countries, 61 fake stamps/seals of Indian
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The five arrestees, who hail from Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, were caught in possession of fake notes of USD 22000 of 100 denominations, 120 fake passports of Lesotho, Ghana, Botswana and 35 passports of other countries, 61 fake stamps/seals of Indian and Foreign Immigration Authorities and various embassies, screen printing set and other incriminating materials have been recovered.
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February - 17 
The dead body of Vikugha, a prominent Naga businessman, was recovered from Pilma village, 20 kilometers from Dimapur District on February 17. Vikugha was abducted from his house at Single Basti, Dimapur, on the night of February 15 by unidentified as
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The dead body of Vikugha, a prominent Naga businessman, was recovered from Pilma village, 20 kilometers from Dimapur District on February 17. Vikugha was abducted from his house at Single Basti, Dimapur, on the night of February 15 by unidentified assailants and they later demanded INR 70,000 from his family.
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February - 17 
A bill has been tabled in the United States (US) House of Representatives on February 17 calling upon Pakistan to “recognise the right to self-determination for Balochistan”, reported Daily Times. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher introduced a House Concu
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A bill has been tabled in the United States (US) House of Representatives on February 17 calling upon Pakistan to “recognise the right to self-determination for Balochistan”, reported Daily Times. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher introduced a House Concurrent Resolution that the Balochi nation has a historic right to self-determination. The bill states that the Baloch “have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country; and they should be afforded the opportunity to choose their own status”. “The Baloch, like other nations of people, have an innate right to self-determination,” Rohrabacher, said, adding, “The political and ethnic discrimination they suffer is tragic and made more so because America is financing and selling arms to their oppressors in Islamabad.” In his opening remarks, Rohrabacher had said Balochistan is a turbulent land marred by human rights violations “by regimes that are against US values”. Rohrabacher further said the province had vital strategic importance.
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February - 17 
A power pylon was partially damaged after two bombs fitted to it exploded in Nazar Banda area of Yar Hussain region of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Dawn.
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A power pylon was partially damaged after two bombs fitted to it exploded in Nazar Banda area of Yar Hussain region of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Dawn.
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February - 17 
A United States (US) congressman, Dana Rohrabacher, on February 17 introduced a bill in the House of Representatives asking the US Government to bestow its highest civilian award on Doctor Shakil Afridi, a Pakistani doctor who was crucial in the hunt
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A United States (US) congressman, Dana Rohrabacher, on February 17 introduced a bill in the House of Representatives asking the US Government to bestow its highest civilian award on Doctor Shakil Afridi, a Pakistani doctor who was crucial in the hunt for Osama bin Laden, reported Daily Times quoting a private TV channel. Rohrabacher, who chairs the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, asked that Doctor Afridi, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) find Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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February - 17 
Addressing a press conference along with his Afghan and Iranian counterparts, Zardari vowed to fight the external pressure on the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, saying that the “external forces can’t undermine bilateral relations”. The president also de
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Addressing a press conference along with his Afghan and Iranian counterparts, Zardari vowed to fight the external pressure on the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, saying that the “external forces can’t undermine bilateral relations”. The president also denied any double game of Pakistani security agencies in the Afghan conflict. He, however, indicated that some non-state actors might create disturbance in the neighbouring country. “I deny this notion that any of our armed forces are directly or indirectly involved,” Zardari said, adding there is a residue in Pakistan of the war that was fought against the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan – a reference to Pakistan’s involvement in the 1980s war.
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February - 17 
Around a dozen relatives of an abducted man identified as Syed Sabir Naqvi, staged a demonstration at Neelum valley in Gilgit-Baltistan on February 17, calling upon Human Rights Organisations and superior judiciary to take stock of Naqvi’s abduction,
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Around a dozen relatives of an abducted man identified as Syed Sabir Naqvi, staged a demonstration at Neelum valley in Gilgit-Baltistan on February 17, calling upon Human Rights Organisations and superior judiciary to take stock of Naqvi’s abduction, reports Dawn. Demonstrators told reporters that Naqvi (26) was a soldier in the army and left it some four years ago and adopted tailoring as a profession. They alleged that he was picked up by sleuths of the Intelligence Agency in Shaukat Lines neighbourhood of Muzaffarabad District of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 31, 2011 for unknown reasons.
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February - 17 
At least 26 Shias were reportedly killed while 36 others injured on February 17, after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives just near the targeted mosque in the Kurmi bazaar of Parachinar, the main town of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered
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At least 26 Shias were reportedly killed while 36 others injured on February 17, after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives just near the targeted mosque in the Kurmi bazaar of Parachinar, the main town of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. The miseries of the locals did not end there, as Security Forces (SFs) fired on crowds protesting the attack, killing three people. A curfew was imposed in the area and law enforcers launched a search operation. However, no arrests were made till the filing of this report. Fazal Saeed Haqqani-led Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) – a breakaway faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – has claimed responsibility for the attack. “We have targeted the Shia community of Parachinar because they were involved in activities against us,” Fazal Saeed said over telephone from an undisclosed location. “We caught a man yesterday who was planting a bomb at a petrol station owned by a Sunni. We did it in response,” he told AFP.
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February - 17 
Dubai Law Enforcement Agency on February 17 released Ziaur Rehman, an accused in former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti murder case, reported Dawn. Ziaur Rehman was arrested there on the request of the Ministry of Interior, the sources sai
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Dubai Law Enforcement Agency on February 17 released Ziaur Rehman, an accused in former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti murder case, reported Dawn. Ziaur Rehman was arrested there on the request of the Ministry of Interior, the sources said, adding that he had proved his innocence before the Dubai authorities. He said he was not present in Pakistan at the time of the incident and furnished documentary evidence to substantiate his claim. Passport, record of Emirates Airlines and his CCTV grabs at different hotels in Dubai and other countries verify his innocence, the sources said. As he has residence visa of Hong Kong, the authorities there also requested for Rehman’s release, they added.
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February - 17 
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said it would be “preposterous” for Afghanistan to expect Islamabad to deliver the Taliban’s leader to the negotiating table, as talks between the two countries on the peace process ended with little sign of progres
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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said it would be “preposterous” for Afghanistan to expect Islamabad to deliver the Taliban’s leader to the negotiating table, as talks between the two countries on the peace process ended with little sign of progress. The apparent gridlock shows the difficulties inherent in the peace process, which the United States is strongly pushing as a way to end the 10-year-old Afghan war and allow it to withdraw most of its combat troops by 2014 without the country further descending into chaos. Pakistan is seen as key to the process because Afghan Taliban Chief Mullah Omar and other senior commanders are believed to be based in the country. Islamabad denies that the Taliban leadership is based within its borders.
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February - 17 
Foreign Office (FO) blasted the bill tabled in House of Representatives by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher seeking right to self-determination for Balochistan. The FO said mover of the bill is ‘oblivious to the ground situation’ and hoped the move will
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Foreign Office (FO) blasted the bill tabled in House of Representatives by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher seeking right to self-determination for Balochistan. The FO said mover of the bill is ‘oblivious to the ground situation’ and hoped the move will never succeed. It said presentation of the bill is in violation of the international laws and shows a ‘highly irresponsible attitude’ on part of the congressman.
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February - 17 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Pakistan Director Ali Dayan Hassan, in his submitted remarks, had said that cases documented by the HRW showed that Pakistan’s Security Forces and its Intelligence Agencies were involved in the forced disappearance of ethnic
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) Pakistan Director Ali Dayan Hassan, in his submitted remarks, had said that cases documented by the HRW showed that Pakistan’s Security Forces and its Intelligence Agencies were involved in the forced disappearance of ethnic Baloch. The HRW representative asked the US Government in his recommendations to “communicate directly with the agencies responsible for disappearances and other abuses, demand an end to abuses and facilitate criminal inquiries to hold perpetrators accountable”.
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February - 17 
Islamabad Police on February 17 conducted a search operation in the vicinity of Margalla Hills and maintained high alert in the city to ensure foolproof security, reported Daily Times. Search operations were conducted at slum areas, inns, hotels, res
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Islamabad Police on February 17 conducted a search operation in the vicinity of Margalla Hills and maintained high alert in the city to ensure foolproof security, reported Daily Times. Search operations were conducted at slum areas, inns, hotels, restaurants and Afghan habitats. Around 200 Policemen were assigned the task of ‘combing’ the nearby areas of Margalla Hills. According to a Police spokesman, heads of all the Police Stations were also directed to maintain high vigilance in their respective areas, and screened houses, workshops, markets, under-construction buildings and residential areas.
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February - 17 
JuD called statements of the United States (US) State Department, which called on Pakistan to put curbs on the group in compliance with international sanctions, as disrespecting the Supreme Court of Pakistan. A spokesperson for the JuD claimed that t
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JuD called statements of the United States (US) State Department, which called on Pakistan to put curbs on the group in compliance with international sanctions, as disrespecting the Supreme Court of Pakistan. A spokesperson for the JuD claimed that the group has never been banned in Pakistan and had won legal independence by the Supreme Court of Pakistan because they were working for the welfare of Pakistan. JuD defended their chief Hafiz Saeed, insisting that he was a respectable and independent citizen of Pakistan.
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February - 17 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested Vice President of People’s Amn Committee Israr Baloch and recovered weapons from his possession. According to sources, a heavy contingent of Rangers conducted a raid in Lyari area near Lea Market, arrested Bal
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested Vice President of People’s Amn Committee Israr Baloch and recovered weapons from his possession. According to sources, a heavy contingent of Rangers conducted a raid in Lyari area near Lea Market, arrested Baloch and recovered two hand grenades and one Kalashnikov from his possession. The sources alleged that Baloch was involved in six murders and other heinous crimes.
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February - 17 
leaders of Kachchi Rabita Committee (KRC) demanded construction of Police check posts in Lyari area on permanent basis to stop influx of gangsters and restore Government writ in the area, reported Daily Times. A leader of KRC Hussain Kachchi, along w
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leaders of Kachchi Rabita Committee (KRC) demanded construction of Police check posts in Lyari area on permanent basis to stop influx of gangsters and restore Government writ in the area, reported Daily Times. A leader of KRC Hussain Kachchi, along with Akhtar Kachchi and other KRC leaders demanded this while addressing a press conference at the Karachi Press Club. He said, “PAC, which is a group of gangsters, though banned by the Federal Government, is still carrying out its criminal activities in Lyari and Police and the LEAs seem to be helpless”. He alleged that the PAC, which is headed by Uzair Baloch and Zafar Baloch, was using the name of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to give cover to their illegal activities, including kidnapping for ransom, looting, thefts, and collecting extortion money. “They have made the lives of residents of Lyari miserable”, said Hussain, adding that since April 2009 over 70 people of KRC had been killed in Lyari, while the target killings had claimed lives of 600 people of Lyari.
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February - 17 
Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan on February 17 pledged to strengthen cooperation to eradicate extremism, terrorism and militancy from the region, reports Daily Times. President Asif Ali Zardari, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Iranian leader Mahmoud
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Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan on February 17 pledged to strengthen cooperation to eradicate extremism, terrorism and militancy from the region, reports Daily Times. President Asif Ali Zardari, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad put their heads together at the third trilateral summit to forge regional cooperation in multifaceted areas. The three neighbours declared they would not allow any threat emanating from their respective territories against each other.
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February - 17 
Quoting official documents, Dawn reported on February 17 that the Government over the past four years has issued about 50,000 prohibited-bore arms licenses. According to official documents, the licenses have been issued since the Pakistan People’s Pa
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Quoting official documents, Dawn reported on February 17 that the Government over the past four years has issued about 50,000 prohibited-bore arms licenses. According to official documents, the licenses have been issued since the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led coalition came into power in 2008 to applicants from all the provinces, allowing them to carry sub-machineguns and AK-47s for their personal security. The Interior Ministry issued 27,551 permits in 2009, 11,776 in 2008, 5,789 in 2010 and 4,682 IN 2011. The licenses were issued on the approval of the Prime Minister, the Interior Minister and the Minister of State for Interior. A new arms policy is under consideration because issuance of licenses has become a provincial subject after the adoption by Parliament of the 18th Amendment.
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February - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) took possession of a strategic bunker on Sallo Sar (hill) in the Bara area of Khyber Agency after a fierce clash in which 17 militants, two security personnel and three militiamen died. The fighting erupted after troops and mili
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Security Forces (SFs) took possession of a strategic bunker on Sallo Sar (hill) in the Bara area of Khyber Agency after a fierce clash in which 17 militants, two security personnel and three militiamen died. The fighting erupted after troops and militiamen launched a joint operation against the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants in the Bara area. SFs sources said helicopter gunships and planes were used to flush out militants from Sallo Sar in the morning and several bunkers and hideouts were hit. The officials also claimed to have taken control of Lawatta, a militant stronghold in Sheen Qamar area. According to local people, the clashes continued till late in the evening as troops mounted pressure to seize a bunker on Meero Sar. Another bunker in the area is still under militant control.
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February - 17 
Spokesperson for Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Yahya Mujahid said on February 17 that the founder of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Malik Ishaq was present on the stage of the Defense of Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Multan District, reports Express Tribune. Muja
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Spokesperson for Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Yahya Mujahid said on February 17 that the founder of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Malik Ishaq was present on the stage of the Defense of Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Multan District, reports Express Tribune. Mujahid contradicted ex-spymaster Hamid Gul’s statement in a TV interview in which he had denied Ishaq’s presence, going as far as calling a photo in The Express Tribune “doctored” and then questioning the credibility of the paper’s reporter. Mujahid said Hamid Gul was wrong, and added that it was the DPC’s unanimous decision that Ishaq will not address the rally.
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February - 17 
The capital administration on February 17 banned the entry of three religious leaders in Islamabad for next four days to avoid their presence in a sit-in by Difa-e- Pakistan (Defence of Pakistan) Council at Aabpara in Islamabad on February 18, report
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The capital administration on February 17 banned the entry of three religious leaders in Islamabad for next four days to avoid their presence in a sit-in by Difa-e- Pakistan (Defence of Pakistan) Council at Aabpara in Islamabad on February 18, reported Dawn. The leaders are President of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) Maulana Mohammad Ahmed Ludhianvi, Secretary General Maulana Khalid Dhillon and Chief of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Hafiz Saeed. Earlier, Maulana Ludhianvi and Maulana Dhillon appeared in a religious gathering held on February 3, 2012. The leaders delivered fiery speeches in which they vowed to continue the mission of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP)
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February - 17 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) ruled on February 17 that target killings and street crimes were on the rise due to the Government’s issuance of arms licenses on political grounds, reported The News. It directed the Federal Interior Secretary and Khybe
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) ruled on February 17 that target killings and street crimes were on the rise due to the Government’s issuance of arms licenses on political grounds, reported The News. It directed the Federal Interior Secretary and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Secretary to present a report about the licenses issued thus far. PHC Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan issued the directives to the secretaries concerned in bail petitions of three persons arrested for having a large cache of arms in the city. The Chief Justice observed that there were no strict laws on arms and this was the reason that people have all kinds of arms and criminals use them easily for crimes. “The Government is not interested in maintaining law and order. It is only interested in issuing arms’ licenses to their own political workers,” he observed. Jehanzeb, Gulab Sher and Olas Khan had filed bail petitions in the PHC. Matani Police arrested them on January 17, 2010 for possessing six Kalashnikov rifles, 13 repeaters, two Kalakov rifles and thousands of rounds. Police then booked them under sections 13 and 14 of the Arms Ordinance.
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February - 17 
The traders and the shopkeepers of Aabpara have approached the city administration with the request not to allow protests and rallies at Aabpara.
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The traders and the shopkeepers of Aabpara have approached the city administration with the request not to allow protests and rallies at Aabpara.
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February - 17 
Two activists of a religious group, identified as Rizwan and Akber, were shot dead at Irshad Autos in Sagheer Centre on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi on February 17, reports The News.
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Two activists of a religious group, identified as Rizwan and Akber, were shot dead at Irshad Autos in Sagheer Centre on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi on February 17, reports The News.
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February - 17 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a house owned by one Abdul Wahab in Kattan area of Khuzdar District on February 17, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape from the scene. No loss of life has been reported. The house was
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a house owned by one Abdul Wahab in Kattan area of Khuzdar District on February 17, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape from the scene. No loss of life has been reported. The house was allegedly used as a drug den. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 17 
At a time when political leaders and Constituent Assembly (CA) members from far-west region have joined forces against the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) recommendation to create separate federal States there, law-makers from the eastern region
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At a time when political leaders and Constituent Assembly (CA) members from far-west region have joined forces against the State Restructuring Commission (SRC) recommendation to create separate federal States there, law-makers from the eastern region have also started a similar pressure campaign with the demand to turn the eastern development region into a single federal State. A meeting of some two dozen lawmakers from UCPN-M, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML on February 16 decided to go for a single province comprising the existing 16 Districts in the eastern region. The SRC in its report passed by the majority of its members has placed the eastern Districts in four different States - Limbuwan, Kirat, Tamsaling and Madhesh-Bhojpura-Mithila.
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February - 17 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers obstructed the Parliament on February 17 demanding independent probe into the murder of party cadre, Ram Sworup Paswan of Siraha. The UML lawmakers came to the rostrum to obstruct
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers obstructed the Parliament on February 17 demanding independent probe into the murder of party cadre, Ram Sworup Paswan of Siraha. The UML lawmakers came to the rostrum to obstruct the proceedings as soon as chief whip, Bhim Acharya, finished his speech, demanding fair investigation into the murder. After the protest of the UML lawmakers, speaker, Subas Nemwang, announced the adjournment of the House.
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February - 17 
Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction developed guidelines for a special package for the injured and disabled Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants including female combatants with new born babies. According to information provid
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Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction developed guidelines for a special package for the injured and disabled Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants including female combatants with new born babies. According to information provided by Finance Minister Barshaman Pun, the Government has directed the Peace Ministry to make all necessary arrangements for providing the special package to the combatants.
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February - 17 
Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested ‘self-styled vice-president’, identified as Subir Debbarma of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Khagrachhari District on February 16, reports Assam Tribune. Later, on February 17, he was
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Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested ‘self-styled vice-president’, identified as Subir Debbarma of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Khagrachhari District on February 16, reports Assam Tribune. Later, on February 17, he was taken to Dhaka for interrogation, according to intelligence sources.
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February - 17 
Police recovered 978 bullets of three-not-three rifle and light machine gun from four sealed steel boxes found at Saldsa-Kayumpur point in the Ghughu River of Brahmanbaria District.
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Police recovered 978 bullets of three-not-three rifle and light machine gun from four sealed steel boxes found at Saldsa-Kayumpur point in the Ghughu River of Brahmanbaria District.
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February - 17 
RAB recovered a light gun, a bomb, a machete from Beparipara in Jhenaidah District and arrested three arms smugglers, identified as Harun-ur-Rashid, Azizul Haq and Nasir Uddin, reports Daily Star.
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RAB recovered a light gun, a bomb, a machete from Beparipara in Jhenaidah District and arrested three arms smugglers, identified as Harun-ur-Rashid, Azizul Haq and Nasir Uddin, reports Daily Star.
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February - 17 
Director General (DG) of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle on February 17 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW) is promoting pro-LTTE propaganda, reports Daily Mirror. In an attempt to defend announcement made by the a
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Director General (DG) of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle on February 17 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW) is promoting pro-LTTE propaganda, reports Daily Mirror. In an attempt to defend announcement made by the army appointing a five-member Court of Inquiry (COI) to investigate allegations that its forces had committed serious violations of the law of war, Lakshman Hulugalle criticized Human Rights Watch (HRW) for leveling COI to be an another Government delaying tactic in the face of mounting international pressure.
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February - 17 
Hulugalle, further, said that they have been against Sri Lankan from the beginning and the government is doing everything for the betterment of all Sri Lankans. “Even when the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) was established to loo
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Hulugalle, further, said that they have been against Sri Lankan from the beginning and the government is doing everything for the betterment of all Sri Lankans. “Even when the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) was established to look in to these allegations, they had a negative approach and criticized it,” Hulugalle said. Earlier, the HRW charged that the announcement made by the Army appointing a five-member Court of Inquiry to investigate allegations that its forces committed serious violations of the law of war appears to be another Government delaying tactic in the face of mounting international pressure.
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February - 18 
A special court in Delhi on February 18 told the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to initiate the process to produce Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain Rana, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder H
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A special court in Delhi on February 18 told the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to initiate the process to produce Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain Rana, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammed Saeed and LeT head of operations Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi before it on March 13. While Headley and Rana are presently in U.S. custody, Saeed and Lakhvi are believed to be in Pakistan. The court took cognizance of the charge sheet filed by NIA on December 24, 2011 against them and five other Pakistani nationals for plotting to carry out terror attacks on places of iconic importance in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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February - 18 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted six labourers engaged in construction of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Bengabad, under Bengawar Police Station near Baghmara in Giridih District
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted six labourers engaged in construction of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Bengabad, under Bengawar Police Station near Baghmara in Giridih District in the night of February 18. Rampati Kushwaha, the contractor of the Parditand-Sariya road project, said that a group of about 100 armed Maoists reached the makeshift camp shortly before midnight where the labourers were resting with their families and set ablaze four vehicles of the project and later, the Maoists abducted the six workers – identified as Nirmal Singh, Congress Das, Pravin Verma, Umesh Singh, Alam Ansari and Siraj Ansari - all from neighbouring Bihar at gunpoint.
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February - 18 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast at the coffee-seeds godown of the AP Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) at Lankapaakala village in G.K Veedhi Mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District in t
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast at the coffee-seeds godown of the AP Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) at Lankapaakala village in G.K Veedhi Mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District in the night of February 18, demanding distribution of its coffee plantations to the Girijans.
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February - 18 
Contradicting the claims of the Central Government which blames the loss of forest cover to the CPI-Maoist, the latest report of the Andhra Pradesh forest department says that the loss of forest cover, as much as 130 square kilometres, is due to enc
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Contradicting the claims of the Central Government which blames the loss of forest cover to the CPI-Maoist, the latest report of the Andhra Pradesh forest department says that the loss of forest cover, as much as 130 square kilometres, is due to encroachments, reports Deccan chronicle. “Maoists and other Naxal groups have been cleared out of the State’s forests. They have been restricted to the state’s borders with Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The forest cover is declining though there are no naxals,” said a forest official.
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February - 18 
Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D) has carried out a reshuffle in its executive council, the top policy-making body, and adopted a new ‘constitution’ of its own. Reports from its bastion at Sakerdawi in Mizoram revealed that H. Zosangbera, a
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Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D) has carried out a reshuffle in its executive council, the top policy-making body, and adopted a new ‘constitution’ of its own. Reports from its bastion at Sakerdawi in Mizoram revealed that H. Zosangbera, a frontline member of the 12-member executive council, has been named its new ‘chairman’. The outfit’s Assam committee has also been revamped with its ‘vice-chairman’ Elvis L. Hmar being appointed its ‘chief’ and David L. Hmar, an executive council member, being inducted as its ‘secretary’.
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February - 18 
Major crackdown on illegal explosive being smuggled into Kerala, Police recovered a huge cache of explosive substances from a parked car at Perla under the Badiaduka Police Station limits in Kasargod District on February 18.
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Major crackdown on illegal explosive being smuggled into Kerala, Police recovered a huge cache of explosive substances from a parked car at Perla under the Badiaduka Police Station limits in Kasargod District on February 18.
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February - 18 
Police have recovered 89 fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 44,500 from two employees of a private bank on February 18 in Balaghat (Balaghat District), Madhya Pradesh. The two employees -- Mukesh Karkaare and Manoj Dhurve were arrested after
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Police have recovered 89 fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 44,500 from two employees of a private bank on February 18 in Balaghat (Balaghat District), Madhya Pradesh. The two employees -- Mukesh Karkaare and Manoj Dhurve were arrested after they came to deposit INR 198,000 in a State Bank of India branch and fake notes were found in bundles of INR 500 denomination along with the money.
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February - 18 
Stating that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State's Jangalmahal region has been considerably brought under control after the new government came to power in West Bengal, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on February
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Stating that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State's Jangalmahal region has been considerably brought under control after the new government came to power in West Bengal, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on February 18 that both the Central and the State Government will work together to eliminate left wing extremism from the State., reports The Hindu. “I think after the new government took over, the people of West Bengal should readily appreciate and acknowledge that the Naxal problem that was affecting the Jangalmahal region of the State has been controlled to a substantial extent,” he said at the inauguration of the Regional Hub of National Security Guard (NSG) at Badu in the State's North 24 Parganas District. Chidambaram attributed the success in combating the Maoist problem to co-operation between the Central and the State Government.
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February - 18 
Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) backed Popular Front of India (PFI) is fast becoming a major internal security headache for the government. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, “This could make it the biggest intern
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Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) backed Popular Front of India (PFI) is fast becoming a major internal security headache for the government. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, “This could make it the biggest internal security threat by 2014 parliamentary polls if its growth is unchecked”. The radical outfit recently shifted its headquarters from Kerala to Delhi.
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February - 18 
Three hydraulic excavators allegedly set ablaze by a group of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Modingedda in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on February 18, reports The Hindu. The equipmen
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Three hydraulic excavators allegedly set ablaze by a group of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Modingedda in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on February 18, reports The Hindu. The equipment was being used for laying a 6-km road between Thotakonda and Mesithotavanipalem. The Maoists left posters saying that any move to start bauxite mining would result in such reaction from the CPI-Maoist and that the Government must immediately stop the Green Hunt Operation against Maoists.
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February - 18 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District on February 18. The Police identified them as Somi alias Nirmala Lalu Kulmethe (25) and Jagat alias Sukhram Sonu Madavi (19). Accordin
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District on February 18. The Police identified them as Somi alias Nirmala Lalu Kulmethe (25) and Jagat alias Sukhram Sonu Madavi (19). According to the Police, Somi became a Maoist cadre in 2000, and worked with Aheri, Bhamragarh, Kohkaneta (Chhattisgarh) dalams (squads) over the last decade. Jagat was an active Maoist since 2000, and worked in Chhattisgarh. Both of them were involved in a number of crimes and taught in schools run by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Police said. More Maoists may surrender soon, Police said.
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February - 18 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram along with Shambhu Singh, joint secretary, in-charge, Northeast in the home ministry, to the refugee camps of Kanchanpur in north Tripura on February 18 has kindled hope among the 30,000 inmates of seven relief camps
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram along with Shambhu Singh, joint secretary, in-charge, Northeast in the home ministry, to the refugee camps of Kanchanpur in north Tripura on February 18 has kindled hope among the 30,000 inmates of seven relief camps. Bruno Msha, general secretary of Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), described the visit not only historic but the first ever by any central minister ever since their camping here in 1997. He was appreciative of the fact that the Union Home Minister could see for himself the plight and sufferings of the refugees, languishing in isolation for the last 15 years. It was expected that his visit would pave the way for the solution of their problem by pragmatic resumption of repatriation process.
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February - 18 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 met the leaders of the displaced Reangs presently sheltered in six camps in North Tripura District. Chidambaram said that Central Government had taken all efforts to ensure their safety and rehabilita
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 met the leaders of the displaced Reangs presently sheltered in six camps in North Tripura District. Chidambaram said that Central Government had taken all efforts to ensure their safety and rehabilitation when they would go back to Mizoram. Already a package had been given to the DONER to ensure the rehabilitation package that would address almost all aspects including security, shelter, food, health, education, electricity etc. A financial assistance of about INR 30 crore had already been sanctioned and more would be on card. Union Home Minister further said that he would visit Aizwal next month to review the repatriation and rehabilitation of the Reangs.
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February - 18 
Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, in his address at the inaugural programme of the National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Badu, 50 kilometres from Kolkata, on February 18, said, “Internal security is a very complex issue. The security of the country
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Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, in his address at the inaugural programme of the National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Badu, 50 kilometres from Kolkata, on February 18, said, “Internal security is a very complex issue. The security of the country is a shared responsibility. It is a responsibility that is shared by the Central Government and the State Governments.” Mr Chidambaram pointed out that the Indian Constitution, which assigned law and order and Police to the State Governments, has also assigned to the Centre the responsibility of protecting every part of India from external aggression and internal disturbances under Article 355 of the Constitution.
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February - 18 
A Police van was partially damaged in another remote-controlled blast in Chatter area of Nasirabad District in Balochistan. No casualties were reported, although the vehicle was partially damaged in the blast.
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A Police van was partially damaged in another remote-controlled blast in Chatter area of Nasirabad District in Balochistan. No casualties were reported, although the vehicle was partially damaged in the blast.
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February - 18 
Earlier on February 18, a volunteer of Zakhakhel Peace Committee was killed and another received injuries in renewed clashes with LI in Tirah valley
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Earlier on February 18, a volunteer of Zakhakhel Peace Committee was killed and another received injuries in renewed clashes with LI in Tirah valley
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February - 18 
Pakistan on February 18 decided to launch an operation against the militant outfit Jundullah in Balochistan, reported Daily Times. Reportedly, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pressed the Pakistani authorities to take action against Jundullah, a
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Pakistan on February 18 decided to launch an operation against the militant outfit Jundullah in Balochistan, reported Daily Times. Reportedly, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pressed the Pakistani authorities to take action against Jundullah, and the Pakistan authorities assured the President that Pakistan would not allow any group to use its territory to launch terrorism against neighbouring countries. Iran continued to hold Pakistan responsible for covertly aiding Jundullah until the arrest of the then group head, Abdolmalek Rigi, on February 23, 2010, by Iranian authorities on a tip-off of Pakistan’s spy agency when Rigi was flying from Dubai to Kyrgyzstan. Rigi was prosecuted and hanged by Tehran on June 20, 2010. According to reports, during the trial, Rigi accepted being funded and trained by United States (US), which helped in reducing tension between both neighbouring countries.
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February - 18 
Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 18 said he was dismayed to learn about the bill on Balochistan in United States (US) House for espousing “self determination”, since it constituted challenging Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial
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Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 18 said he was dismayed to learn about the bill on Balochistan in United States (US) House for espousing “self determination”, since it constituted challenging Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, reports Dawn. Republican Dana Rohrabacher moved the bill in the House of Representatives on February 17, 2012. An excerpt from the draft resolution read: “The Baloch people have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country and they should be afforded the opportunity to choose their own status.” The PM clarified Pakistan’s position on restoration of US and NATO supplies. “If we can take extreme measures like stopping NATO supplies and declining to attend a conference (in Bonn) on Afghanistan, we can take any action and decision in the national interest,” he said. However, when a questioner pointed out that Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar had recently told media that NATO supplies had been restored, Yousuf Raza Gilani asked him to put the question to the Minister.
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February - 18 
The death toll of February 17 suicide attack that hit Kurmi Bazaar in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), bordering Afghanistan, on February 18 rose to 39, reports Daily Times. Representatives of Toori tribe-Bangash tribe Qau
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The death toll of February 17 suicide attack that hit Kurmi Bazaar in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), bordering Afghanistan, on February 18 rose to 39, reports Daily Times. Representatives of Toori tribe-Bangash tribe Qaumi Anjuman presented a list of 39 persons killed as a result of the blast, at a press conference. The death toll rose to 39 after 14 more people died overnight at the hospital, representative of the Qaumi Anjuman said, adding that 26 injured persons are admitted to different hospitals in Parachinar and Peshawar, some of victims’ condition stated to be very critical.
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February - 18 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel, identified as Lutfullah and Muhammad Riaz were killed and nine others injured in a remote-controlled blast in the Sangsilla area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on February 18, reports Daily Times. The Baloch
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel, identified as Lutfullah and Muhammad Riaz were killed and nine others injured in a remote-controlled blast in the Sangsilla area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on February 18, reports Daily Times. The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 18 
Unidentified militants abducted a jeweller, Abdul Qayyum, from his shop in Liaquat Bazaar of Quetta on February 18.
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Unidentified militants abducted a jeweller, Abdul Qayyum, from his shop in Liaquat Bazaar of Quetta on February 18.
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February - 19 
Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has threatened to revive its old demand for greater Garoland, a separate State for Garos including the Garo-inhabited areas of Assam and West Khasi Hills, if the Government failed to respond to its demand for
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Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has threatened to revive its old demand for greater Garoland, a separate State for Garos including the Garo-inhabited areas of Assam and West Khasi Hills, if the Government failed to respond to its demand for the Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC) within a week. ANVC spokesperson Torik Marak blamed the State Government for delaying the formation of the GAC though the Union Government was keen on forming the body. During the meeting in Shillong on February 19, Union home minister P. Chidambaram said talks with the ANVC, under ceasefire since 2004, would continue.
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February - 19 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi had a meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review the law and order situation in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. After the meeting Gogoi said, “The Maoists are getting support from other NE rebel gr
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi had a meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review the law and order situation in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. After the meeting Gogoi said, “The Maoists are getting support from other NE rebel groups, like the ULFA and the ISI too is getting involved”. He further said that the State requested the Union Minister for additional Central forces to prevent any kind of militant activities in the State. Altogether 86 battalions of Central paramilitary forces are currently deployed in the state and another 13 battalions that have been taken out for the Uttar Pradesh polls will also return after completion of the election process. Gogoi said, “Although the situation has improved, we are pressing the Home Minister for more forces to ensure that militants do not regain strength. We have asked for total 125 battalions”. On the peace process with various militant groups, Gogoi said, “Our doors for talks are still open for everyone including the Paresh Barua-led ULFA faction. We want peaceful resolution of all problems and we will back the Centre in this.” Tarun Gogoi went on to say that, Myanmar continued to be a base for NE militants even after India’s relations with the neighboring nation have improved.
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February - 19 
Militants on February 19 killed a civilian, identified as Umar Rasool Kaboo (20), outside his house in Armpora area of Sopore of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the second militant attack in Sopore since February 18, when militan
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Militants on February 19 killed a civilian, identified as Umar Rasool Kaboo (20), outside his house in Armpora area of Sopore of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the second militant attack in Sopore since February 18, when militants fired at a civilian Pervez Ahmad War (25), resident of Aftab Mohalla at Aftab Mohalla Warpora, Sopore while he was closing his shop.
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February - 19 
On February 19 said that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants while collecting ‘tax’ in two separate incidents on February 15 and 16 from near Sukhavi village and Diphupar village
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On February 19 said that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants while collecting ‘tax’ in two separate incidents on February 15 and 16 from near Sukhavi village and Diphupar village respectively. The two arrested on February 15 are identified as Swapon (30) and Shikaya Sema (28) while one Mathew was arrested on February 16. INR 155,500 collected as tax and collection receipts” was recovered from Matthew.
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February - 19 
Police arrested two militants Naseer Ahmad Bhat of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Atiqullah Malik of Al-Badar of at Handwara in Kupwara District.
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Police arrested two militants Naseer Ahmad Bhat of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Atiqullah Malik of Al-Badar of at Handwara in Kupwara District.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Dulu Saikia alias Rinku, Dipankar Bora, Numal Gogoi and Robin Bora, from Phool Bagan in Dibrugarh Town on February 19
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Dulu Saikia alias Rinku, Dipankar Bora, Numal Gogoi and Robin Bora, from Phool Bagan in Dibrugarh Town on February 19. SFs recovered 5 grenades and 150 rounds of AK-47 ammunition from them.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 19 recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Sako Hard area of Manjakote belt in Rajouri District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 19 recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Sako Hard area of Manjakote belt in Rajouri District.
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February - 19 
SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Khangembam Ranjit at Wangjing in Bishnupur District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. Five CDs and one mobile handset and INR 14, 215 were seized from him.
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SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Khangembam Ranjit at Wangjing in Bishnupur District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. Five CDs and one mobile handset and INR 14, 215 were seized from him.
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February - 19 
SFs arrested two linkmen of Rabha Viper Army (RVA) from Paikan in Goalpara District.
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SFs arrested two linkmen of Rabha Viper Army (RVA) from Paikan in Goalpara District.
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February - 19 
SFs recovered RDX weighing 1.90 kilograms from Majuli Island in Jorhat District on February 19.
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SFs recovered RDX weighing 1.90 kilograms from Majuli Island in Jorhat District on February 19.
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February - 19 
Taking a hardened stand against the activities of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out any talks with the outfit even as he reiterated the Union Government’s determination to root out insurgency from G
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Taking a hardened stand against the activities of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out any talks with the outfit even as he reiterated the Union Government’s determination to root out insurgency from Garo Hills. Chidambaram, who was on a one-day visit to Shillong on February 19 to review the law and order situation in the State, asserted that the Government would not engage itself in any talks with the GNLA until the outfit shunned the path of violence. “GNLA has been declared a terrorist organisation. There won’t be any talks with them but they have to abjure violence and give up arms,” Chidambaram said.
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February - 19 
The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has called upon all Naga people to step forward and participate in the Naga reconciliation meeting scheduled to be held on February 29 at Agri Expo Centre, 4th Mile in Dimapur District.
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The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has called upon all Naga people to step forward and participate in the Naga reconciliation meeting scheduled to be held on February 29 at Agri Expo Centre, 4th Mile in Dimapur District.
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February - 19 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has categorically stated that all those students who have been preparing to appear the coming High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exam located in hill Districts against established rules and regulations should no
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has categorically stated that all those students who have been preparing to appear the coming High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exam located in hill Districts against established rules and regulations should not appear for the said examination. Against the established rules of the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur, around 1000 students were allowed to appear the HSLC exam in hill schools sometime back. Further, more than 6000 students have been allowed to appear for the same examination in hill Districts, said the outfit.
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February - 19 
The Zeliangrong Baudi (the apex body of the Zeliangrong tribe), Manipur, on February 20 urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the unconditional and immediate release of Anthony Ningkham Shimray, head of foreign affairs of National Socialist Council
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The Zeliangrong Baudi (the apex body of the Zeliangrong tribe), Manipur, on February 20 urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the unconditional and immediate release of Anthony Ningkham Shimray, head of foreign affairs of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Shimray has been in Tihar jail since his arrest in 2010.
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February - 19 
A mortar shell fired from an unidentified location landed in the house of one Abdalkhel, killing two children and injuring five others at Sheen Drand area of Akkakhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on February 19, reports Daily Times.
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A mortar shell fired from an unidentified location landed in the house of one Abdalkhel, killing two children and injuring five others at Sheen Drand area of Akkakhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on February 19, reports Daily Times.
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February - 19 
A Policeman was killed and another suffered injury when a vehicle of suspected militants hit them near Pabbi in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Dawn. Police sources said that two constables, Tauseef and Umair, were pat
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A Policeman was killed and another suffered injury when a vehicle of suspected militants hit them near Pabbi in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Dawn. Police sources said that two constables, Tauseef and Umair, were patrolling the area on a motorbike. “They signalled a suspected car to stop between Pabbi and Taru Jabba, however, the inmates of the car opened firing on them,” they said.
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February - 19 
A rickshaw driver, identified as Abdul Malik, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the cattle market in Quetta on February 19.
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A rickshaw driver, identified as Abdul Malik, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the cattle market in Quetta on February 19.
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February - 19 
A total of 231 bullet-riddled bodies were found by roadsides in Balochistan in 2011, said a report, titled “Balochistan’s Maze of Violence” compiled by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), launched in Islamabad on February 19, reports
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A total of 231 bullet-riddled bodies were found by roadsides in Balochistan in 2011, said a report, titled “Balochistan’s Maze of Violence” compiled by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), launched in Islamabad on February 19, reports Express Tribune. Of these, according to Balochistan Government’s Home Department estimation, the bodies of 196 missing persons were recovered mostly from Baloch-dominated Districts of the province including Quetta, Sibi, Kalat, Mekran, Naseerabad and Zhob, said the report.
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February - 19 
An architect regularly employed by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency worked on the compound in which Osama bin Laden was sheltered for years in Abbottabad and also communicated regularly with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from his hideout, reporte
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An architect regularly employed by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency worked on the compound in which Osama bin Laden was sheltered for years in Abbottabad and also communicated regularly with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from his hideout, reported Indian Express quoting a media report. The architect who worked on the structure was regularly employed by the ISI, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius said while quoted an intelligence source. The architect reportedly was told that a "highly placed VIP" was coming to the compound, Ignatius wrote in a column. The US analysts "have found evidence that the al Qaeda chief communicated with Mullah Mohammad Omar, leader of the Afghan Taliban, and with the LeT,” Ignatious wrote.
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February - 19 
Around 7,000 children were abducted in 2011 and of the total, a large number belonged to Karachi, a report published by the Human Rights Commission South Asia (HRCSA) on February 19 highlighted, stating that abduction noticeably increased in 2011, re
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Around 7,000 children were abducted in 2011 and of the total, a large number belonged to Karachi, a report published by the Human Rights Commission South Asia (HRCSA) on February 19 highlighted, stating that abduction noticeably increased in 2011, reports The News. Research of a hundred Police Stations of Karachi by the HRCSA showed that around 3,090 parents filed First Information Reports (FIRs) for lost children in 2011. Further classification by the HRCSA showed that the number of missing boys is around 2,500, whereas the number of girls is around 600, with their ages ranging between 11 and 12. However, there are some cases with children even younger than that.
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February - 19 
At least 11 accomplices of Doctor Shakil Afridi, who was accused of helping the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Operation Geronimo on May 1, 2011 were suspended from their duties on February 19, reported Express Tribu
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At least 11 accomplices of Doctor Shakil Afridi, who was accused of helping the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Operation Geronimo on May 1, 2011 were suspended from their duties on February 19, reported Express Tribune. The details of the names suspended are being kept secret.
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February - 19 
At least nine members of Zakakhel lashkar (tribal militia) were killed and four others injured when a bomb planted by militants exploded at Stana checkpoint of Nari Baba area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FA
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At least nine members of Zakakhel lashkar (tribal militia) were killed and four others injured when a bomb planted by militants exploded at Stana checkpoint of Nari Baba area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 19, reports Daily Times. According to local political administration, the bomb was planted by the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) terrorists at Stana checkpoint, which was recaptured by the Zakakhel lashkar, Tawheed ul Islam (TuI), following an encounter. The nine volunteers of the peace force, who were killed, included its commander, Naek Afzal Afridi. Two of the terrorists were killed in retaliatory fire.
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February - 19 
Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) reported that abduction for ransom has become an easiest way to get money in Karachi. According to details, the trend of abduction for ransom has risen frequently in the commercial hub of the country, Karachi,
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Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) reported that abduction for ransom has become an easiest way to get money in Karachi. According to details, the trend of abduction for ransom has risen frequently in the commercial hub of the country, Karachi, where majority of people are paying ransom for release of their dear ones. Sources privy to the matter said that the areas, including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Shah Latif Town, Gadap Town and Bin Qasim Town are hit by this menace.
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February - 19 
Levies Force arrested 13 Afghan nationals under Foreign Act from Chaman Town in Qilla Abdullah District near the Pak-Afghan border on February 19. According to Levies officials, the afghan nationals entered Pakistan illegally. They wanted to go to Ir
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Levies Force arrested 13 Afghan nationals under Foreign Act from Chaman Town in Qilla Abdullah District near the Pak-Afghan border on February 19. According to Levies officials, the afghan nationals entered Pakistan illegally. They wanted to go to Iran through Pakistan.
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February - 19 
Militants attacked a check-post, killing a security man and injuring three others in the town of Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency, near the Afghanistan border,
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Militants attacked a check-post, killing a security man and injuring three others in the town of Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency, near the Afghanistan border,
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February - 19 
Police arrested two Afghan militants in an hour-long operation Said Shah Banda village in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District and recovered a suicide jacket and weapons from their possession. The arrested militants were identified as Habibu
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Police arrested two Afghan militants in an hour-long operation Said Shah Banda village in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District and recovered a suicide jacket and weapons from their possession. The arrested militants were identified as Habibullah and Said Wali, residents of Paktia province of Afghanistan
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February - 19 
Police averted a terrorist attack by recovering 25 kilogrammes of explosive material in a cave at Khwar area of Lower Dir District.
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Police averted a terrorist attack by recovering 25 kilogrammes of explosive material in a cave at Khwar area of Lower Dir District.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt to blow up a gas pipeline with explosives and arrested three suspects in Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt to blow up a gas pipeline with explosives and arrested three suspects in Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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February - 19 
The death toll of February 17 suicide attack in Kurmi Bazaar of Parachinar in Kurram Agency reached 43 as two more injured persons succumbed to their injuries on February 19.
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The death toll of February 17 suicide attack in Kurmi Bazaar of Parachinar in Kurram Agency reached 43 as two more injured persons succumbed to their injuries on February 19.
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February - 19 
Unidentified militants shot dead a man, identified as Akram Zamrani, in Shaptan area of Panjgur District.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a man, identified as Akram Zamrani, in Shaptan area of Panjgur District.
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February - 19 
The United Communist Party of Nepal (UCPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ claimed on February 19, that the process of integration of Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants has reached its final stage, according to The Himala
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The United Communist Party of Nepal (UCPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ claimed on February 19, that the process of integration of Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants has reached its final stage, according to The Himalayan Times. According to the ‘non-paper’ proposal which, he said, is being prepared, as per the direction of Special Committee (for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants), the ranks of PLA inductees will be determined as per the standard norms of National Army.
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February - 19 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal discussed the possibility of forming a national consensus Government and ways to complete peace and constitution drafting pro
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal discussed the possibility of forming a national consensus Government and ways to complete peace and constitution drafting processes.
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February - 19 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has decided to keep its claim for the post of Brigadier General unchanged while integrating the combatants into Nepal Army (NA). Standing Committee meeting of the party held on February 19 decided not
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has decided to keep its claim for the post of Brigadier General unchanged while integrating the combatants into Nepal Army (NA). Standing Committee meeting of the party held on February 19 decided not to accept the integration if the combatants are not integrated up to the rank of Brigadier General.
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February - 20 
A dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Sutari Papa Rao (42) alias Singanna, was killed in an exchange of fire with a Police party near Sayannapalli village in Gundala mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam D
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A dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Sutari Papa Rao (42) alias Singanna, was killed in an exchange of fire with a Police party near Sayannapalli village in Gundala mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on February 20, reports The Hindu. It was initially believed that two Maoist cadres were killed, but Police later said that only one Maoist died in the encounter. Sources said a Police constable was also injured. The incident occurred close to the Khammam-Warangal District border. Police recovered live ammunition and INR 19,000 from the scene of encounter.
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February - 20 
All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) opposed the State and the Central Governments’ move to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Adivasi people.
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All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) opposed the State and the Central Governments’ move to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Adivasi people.
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February - 20 
Another senior Police Official said that the Maoists have also established three command centres –– near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland and in Assam-West Bengal borders. “At present, the Maoists rebels have targeted motivating people in
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Another senior Police Official said that the Maoists have also established three command centres –– near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland and in Assam-West Bengal borders. “At present, the Maoists rebels have targeted motivating people in the districts of Upper Assam and gradually would shift to other districts as well,” said the official, adding that there are even reports that senior Maoist leaders are visiting the State to give arms training to the selected new recruits.
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February - 20 
Central Government is waiting for a written offer from the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) for initiating the next step for formal talks with the outfit.
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Central Government is waiting for a written offer from the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) for initiating the next step for formal talks with the outfit.
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February - 20 
He further said that the Maoist have also been sending some of the newly recruited cadres to some central Indian States for training. “As the militants outfits of various communities of Assam like the Adivasis, tea tribes and others are coming into t
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He further said that the Maoist have also been sending some of the newly recruited cadres to some central Indian States for training. “As the militants outfits of various communities of Assam like the Adivasis, tea tribes and others are coming into the mainstream, there is a vacuum here and a section of the people will give in to the allurement of the Maoists,” he said.
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February - 20 
India is likely to seek the extradition of Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain, reports The Times of India. "We will write to the US with reference of the court order. New Delhi will highligh
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India is likely to seek the extradition of Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain, reports The Times of India. "We will write to the US with reference of the court order. New Delhi will highlight that the charge sheet against Headley and Rana is not restricted to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case alone. It also covers the offences which do not come under the 12 counts on which he had pleaded guilty and entered into the plea bargaining," a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official said.
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February - 20 
Investigations following the arrest of Mohammad Tariq (26), a founding member of the Indian Mujahedeen (IM), have revealed that he used to live in a rented apartment in Shaheen Bagh near Okhla in South Delhi, reports The Indian Express. He shared the
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Investigations following the arrest of Mohammad Tariq (26), a founding member of the Indian Mujahedeen (IM), have revealed that he used to live in a rented apartment in Shaheen Bagh near Okhla in South Delhi, reports The Indian Express. He shared the apartment with at least seven college-going youths. According to the officer, several terror trails in the last four years have led to Shaheen Bagh, an unplanned settlement on the Yamuna riverbed, and at least 13 suspected IM members lived in the area at some stage. Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, currently among the most wanted in the country lived in the area until November 2011.
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February - 20 
Militants lobbed a grenade towards main gate of Police Station Zadibal in Srinagar town. It exploded outside the Police Station and no one was hurt, Police said.
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Militants lobbed a grenade towards main gate of Police Station Zadibal in Srinagar town. It exploded outside the Police Station and no one was hurt, Police said.
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February - 20 
Militants shot at and injured a Panch (member of village level local self-government institution), identified as Nazir Ahmad Lone (35), in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 20.
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Militants shot at and injured a Panch (member of village level local self-government institution), identified as Nazir Ahmad Lone (35), in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 20.
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February - 20 
National Investigating Agency (NIA) arrested a person in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside Delhi High Court from Kishtwar District on February 20. The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Ayub. Official sources said that a SI
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) arrested a person in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside Delhi High Court from Kishtwar District on February 20. The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Ayub. Official sources said that a SIM card used by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Mohammad Amin alias Jehangir Rashid had been issued on the name of Mohammad Ayub. The NIA has already arrested three blast suspects from Kishtwar while three others were declared as absconders.
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February - 20 
National Investigating Agency (NIA) took custody of two persons for questioning at Totattady within Neriya Gram Panchayat (Village level local self-governance institution) in Beltangady taluk (administrative unit) in Dakshina Kannada District on Febr
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) took custody of two persons for questioning at Totattady within Neriya Gram Panchayat (Village level local self-governance institution) in Beltangady taluk (administrative unit) in Dakshina Kannada District on February 20. The duo was identified as Uday and Vinay, children of Shanmugan from Aniyoor village.
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February - 20 
Police arrested three men allegedly carrying fake Indian currency notes (FICN) of INR 200,000 on February 20 in Patiala (Patiala District) of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times. The accused — Vijay Kumar of Karhali village in Patiala (Punjab) and Jarnai
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Police arrested three men allegedly carrying fake Indian currency notes (FICN) of INR 200,000 on February 20 in Patiala (Patiala District) of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times. The accused — Vijay Kumar of Karhali village in Patiala (Punjab) and Jarnail Singh and Dilbagh Singh of village Kagthali in Kaithal (Haryana) — brought the notes in denominations of INR 500 and INR 1000 from Amritsar at the rate of INR 60,000 in legitimate currency for each INR 100,000 of fake currency, the Police said.
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February - 20 
Police today arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh from Gund-i-Nowrooz village of Anantnag District. Police recovered one pistol, one pistol magazine and seven pistol rounds from the militant.
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Police today arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh from Gund-i-Nowrooz village of Anantnag District. Police recovered one pistol, one pistol magazine and seven pistol rounds from the militant.
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four non-locals on charges of illegal possession of a .22 country made pistol and 63 rounds of .22 ammunition at Delux point in Dimapur District on February 20. The arrestees are identified as Abul Hussain, Jubayer Ahm
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four non-locals on charges of illegal possession of a .22 country made pistol and 63 rounds of .22 ammunition at Delux point in Dimapur District on February 20. The arrestees are identified as Abul Hussain, Jubayer Ahmed, Najmul Laskar and Zakir Hussain, all from Assam.
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants from Chagolia in Dhubri District on February 21. SFs recovered arms and ammunition, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) valued at INR 4,500 and mobile handset
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants from Chagolia in Dhubri District on February 21. SFs recovered arms and ammunition, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) valued at INR 4,500 and mobile handsets from the duo.
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two-suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 20. Two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two-suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 20. Two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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February - 20 
SFs arrested one ‘captain’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Kaphung Koi Muinao, from Sewak Colony of Dimapur along with arms and ammunition, for violation of Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) on February
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SFs arrested one ‘captain’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Kaphung Koi Muinao, from Sewak Colony of Dimapur along with arms and ammunition, for violation of Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) on February 20, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 20 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State has been reported in seven Districts, reports The Sentinel. Choudhury said, “We have reports of Maoist activ
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State has been reported in seven Districts, reports The Sentinel. Choudhury said, “We have reports of Maoist activities from seven Upper Assam districts so far, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh”. The DGP, nevertheless, said that the CPI-Maoist are not active in the entire District but in some pockets. He added that there are some areas under about 22 police stations in these Districts where the red rebels are active and trying to garner public support, he said adding that these Police Stations have been put on alert to keep a tab on their movements.
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February - 20 
The Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 20 arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, at Etapalli in Gadchiroli District, reports The Hindu. The duo was involved in at least
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The Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 20 arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, at Etapalli in Gadchiroli District, reports The Hindu. The duo was involved in at least 13 crimes and three firings on the Police, including in the 2006 encounter in the Charbhatti-Bamni area and firings at Khobramendha in April 2011 and at Dhamditola in December 2011, the Gadchiroli Police said. While Prakash alias Devidas alias Adve Mura Gawde (30) hails from Mardahur in Gadchiroli, Rammi alias Janni Narsu Kovase (25) is from Neltola in Pankhajur, Kanker (Chhattisgarh).
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February - 20 
The Q branch of Tamil Nadu Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member, Manivasakam, near Thanjavur on February 20, reports IBN Live. Manivasakam had been absconding since 2008. A non-bailable warrant issued
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The Q branch of Tamil Nadu Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member, Manivasakam, near Thanjavur on February 20, reports IBN Live. Manivasakam had been absconding since 2008. A non-bailable warrant issued by a TADA court then has been pending against him, a Q branch source said. “Manivasakam is a member of a Naxal party’s state committee, who had links with its politburo. He also attended secret meetings with members of Naxal outfits in states like West Bengal, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar,” said the source.
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February - 20 
The Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on February 20, pasted posters in Balumath area of Latehar District, warning the upcoming power plants of dire consequences if they did not st
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The Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on February 20, pasted posters in Balumath area of Latehar District, warning the upcoming power plants of dire consequences if they did not stop felling trees and give adequate compensation to the displaced families, reports The Times of India. Two major power projects are coming up at Chandwa by Abhijeet Group and at Tori by Essar Group. Total generation capacity of the two plants will be more than 3,000 MW. "The rebels pasted posters at Balumath to send a message to the displaced families that if they have any grudge against the companies or they have not got adequate compensation, they should come forward for help from the organization," said a Police officer.
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February - 20 
The two suspected militants belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) who were killed in an encounter on February 20 under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District of Assam have been identified, reports The Shillong Times. Police identifi
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The two suspected militants belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) who were killed in an encounter on February 20 under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District of Assam have been identified, reports The Shillong Times. Police identified the two as senior member, Laben Sangma alias Chenang and Sengsrang Sangma. Sengsrang Sangma joined the GNLA in 2011 while Chenang is a top cadre from the first batch. He was ‘deputy area commander’ and later promoted to work under ‘finance secretary’ Reding. Police said Chenang is a prime accused in the ambush attack on a Police patrol party in which three Police constables were killed in June 2011.
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February - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States on February 22 to take stock of anti-Maoist operations and fine tune the strategy, re
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States on February 22 to take stock of anti-Maoist operations and fine tune the strategy, reports The Times of India. Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh will take part in the meeting that will have in-depth deliberations on the security situation in the Maoist belt. Official sources said the top officials would fine-tune the issue of coordination among state police and central police forces and firm up a strategy on how to go after the Maoists who often flee from one state to another after committing a crime. The meeting will also review the development programmes being carried out in Maoist-affected Districts and ways to speed them up to reach the maximum number of people. Maoist violence has been reported in areas falling under 270 Police Stations in 64 Districts in eight States. The level of violence in left-wing extremism-affected States is still unacceptably high with 447 civilians and 142 security personnel killed in 2011.
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February - 20 
Three suspected militants belonging to Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Yairipok Yambem area in Thoubal District on February 20. The militants were identified as Anoubam Suresh alias Bo
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Three suspected militants belonging to Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Yairipok Yambem area in Thoubal District on February 20. The militants were identified as Anoubam Suresh alias Boy alias Amuthoi, Sarungbam Milan and Sanabam Kumar alias Amu. A .32 pistol, Chinese-made hand grenade and ammunition were recovered from them.
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February - 20 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant hideout at Krandi Dhar in Doda District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three magazines of AK-47 rifle, 100 r
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant hideout at Krandi Dhar in Doda District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three magazines of AK-47 rifle, 100 rounds of AK, three UBGL grenades and seven hand grenades.
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February - 20 
Under the plea-bargaining arrangement, Headley had become prosecution witness in the trial against Rana, who was acquitted by a US court in the 26/11 case but indicted for his role in a terror plot against Denmark. Both are currently in jail in Chica
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Under the plea-bargaining arrangement, Headley had become prosecution witness in the trial against Rana, who was acquitted by a US court in the 26/11 case but indicted for his role in a terror plot against Denmark. Both are currently in jail in Chicago. "Rana may be acquitted in the Mumbai attack case, but he is an accused here in the case which pertains to a criminal conspiracy with LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] and HuJI [Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami] terrorists to carry out attacks in New Delhi and other places in India," said the official.
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February - 20 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is unlikely to provide additional forces to the State as per the request of the State Government.
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is unlikely to provide additional forces to the State as per the request of the State Government.
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February - 20 
A man, identified as Faizu, was killed and his mother sustained injuries when they stepped on a landmine while going home in Mondrani Pat area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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A man, identified as Faizu, was killed and his mother sustained injuries when they stepped on a landmine while going home in Mondrani Pat area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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February - 20 
A single-member Peshawar High Court bench dismissed bail plea of a suspected school bomber Mehruban Khan who is charged with blowing up Aziz Khan Public School in the jurisdiction of Mathra Police Station on the outskirts of Peshawar on September 21,
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A single-member Peshawar High Court bench dismissed bail plea of a suspected school bomber Mehruban Khan who is charged with blowing up Aziz Khan Public School in the jurisdiction of Mathra Police Station on the outskirts of Peshawar on September 21, 2010 by an explosive device, reports Dawn. The accused allegedly remained an absconder before being arrested on August 18, 2011.
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February - 20 
A young shepherd grazing his cattle in the area was killed in a landmine explosionGrisni area of Kohlu District.
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A young shepherd grazing his cattle in the area was killed in a landmine explosionGrisni area of Kohlu District.
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February - 20 
Baloch nationalist leader Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo said that Balochistan was being run by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) for all practical purposes for the last 15 years with no civilian control over governance in the volatile province, repo
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Baloch nationalist leader Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo said that Balochistan was being run by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) for all practical purposes for the last 15 years with no civilian control over governance in the volatile province, reported Dawn. He rejected Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani’s claim that Army was not involved in the disappearance of people and murder of activists whose decomposed bodies are found dumped at desolate places. He said it was an undeniable fact that the voices of independence were gaining momentum in the province with the active involvement of the youth. Denial of socio-economic rights is the main reason for this and addressing the root cause is inevitable to arrest the deteriorating situation before it is too late. Bizenjo said the episode of abductions and bullet-riddled bodies must stop and the executive should exercise its powers of governance encompassing the foreign policy.
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February - 20 
Britain’s Court of Appeal on February 20 accepted that the Government has been unable to comply with an order to obtain the release of a Pakistani man Yunus Rahmatullah from a United States (US) military prison in Afghanistan because “the Americans a
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Britain’s Court of Appeal on February 20 accepted that the Government has been unable to comply with an order to obtain the release of a Pakistani man Yunus Rahmatullah from a United States (US) military prison in Afghanistan because “the Americans are not going to play ball”, reports Dawn. In December 2011, lawyers for Yunus Rahmatullah won a writ of habeas corpus from the court to compel British officials to bring the prisoner before the court. But the Government lawyers said the US has refused to release the prisoner it has held for eight years, and the Court of Appeal accepted that outcome. Lawyers for Rahmatullah and the legal rights group Reprieve contended that international law required Britain to be responsible for his care since British forces in Iraq originally seized him in 2004. He was turned over to US custody and transferred to the detention facility in Afghanistan.
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February - 20 
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Balochistan was Pakistan’s internal matter and the province’s elected representatives would act to resolve its issues and not US congressmen, reports The News. Condemning US resolution on Balochistan, she
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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Balochistan was Pakistan’s internal matter and the province’s elected representatives would act to resolve its issues and not US congressmen, reports The News. Condemning US resolution on Balochistan, she said such acts of “foolhardy-global-vigilantism” could only aggravate Pakistan’s already estranged ties with US. “It would distance the two allies even further”, said Khar.
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February - 20 
Islamabad on February 20 summoned United States (US) Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Richard Hoagland and a ‘strong protest was lodged’ with him over a resolution submitted to the US House of Representatives on Balochsitan, the Foreign Ministry said. Ch
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Islamabad on February 20 summoned United States (US) Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Richard Hoagland and a ‘strong protest was lodged’ with him over a resolution submitted to the US House of Representatives on Balochsitan, the Foreign Ministry said. Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Oversight and Investigations of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Dana Rohrabacher, earlier, introduced a House Concurrent Resolution, in support of the “right of self-determination of the Baloch people, for being victims of human rights violations and oppression despite being the largest province.”
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 arrested one suspect under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation and demolished residential and commercial property belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) militant ‘commander’
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 arrested one suspect under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation and demolished residential and commercial property belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) militant ‘commander’ Fazal Saeed Haqqani and his relatives after he claimed responsibility for February 17, 2012 suicide attack that claimed 43 lives in Parachinar town of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Dawn. Officials said the political administration backed by the Frontier Corps (FCs) demolished five residential compounds, two Hujras (guest room), a petrol pump and an ice factory at Baggun and Ochat area of Kurram Agency.
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February - 20 
SFs demolished houses of three suspected militants during a search operation in Alingar area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency on February 20, Dawn reports. SFs also recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and two rocket shells during raids
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SFs demolished houses of three suspected militants during a search operation in Alingar area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency on February 20, Dawn reports. SFs also recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and two rocket shells during raids on suspected hideouts.
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February - 20 
Speakers at a Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Islamabad on February 20 condemned United States (US) drone attacks, military operations in tribal areas, tabling of a resolution on Balochistan in the US House of Representatives and the ban on so
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Speakers at a Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Islamabad on February 20 condemned United States (US) drone attacks, military operations in tribal areas, tabling of a resolution on Balochistan in the US House of Representatives and the ban on some religious parties, reports Dawn. The speakers warned the Government against restoring NATO supply routes and granting the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status to India till resolution of the Kashmir dispute. The DPC rally was organised by Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and security arrangements were made by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Most of the participants belonged to Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), Ansarul Ulema, formerly Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). Protesters poured onto Islamabad’s streets, chanting “death to America” and demanding ‘holy war’. JeI Chief Syed Munawar Hassan criticised the armed forces and said they had failed to contain the US aggression inside Pakistan, but continued to launch operations against their own people. He blamed the US for all ills in the country, terming it an enemy of the Islamic world. “Drone attacks continue to kill innocent Pakistanis, missing persons remain untraced and military operations in Swat, Buner, Waziristan and other tribal areas are being carried out at the behest of the US,” the JeI chief said. Ijazul Haq, chief of his own faction of Pakistan Muslim League (PML), and former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency chief Lieutenant General (retired) Hamid Gul made fiery speeches and criticised the US and the Government for banning religious parties.
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February - 20 
Swat Police arrested a suspected militant, Shaukat Ali, allegedly involved in several terror acts from Khawazakhela village in Swat District.
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Swat Police arrested a suspected militant, Shaukat Ali, allegedly involved in several terror acts from Khawazakhela village in Swat District.
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February - 20 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its aligned terror outfits have embarked upon a campaign of high-profile abductions which has armed the militant with millions of dollars in ransom being used to galvanise a sophisticated network of jihadi gangs w
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its aligned terror outfits have embarked upon a campaign of high-profile abductions which has armed the militant with millions of dollars in ransom being used to galvanise a sophisticated network of jihadi gangs whose reach spans the country, reports Indian Express quoting a report of Pakistan’s security officials on February 20. Wealthy industrialists, academics, Western aid workers and kin of military officers have been targets in a spree that began three years ago, a report quoting Pakistani security officials saying it has now spread to every major Pakistani city, reaching the wealthiest neighbourhood.
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February - 20 
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Turbat District awarded death sentence to Sakin Ali, an accused in the February 2011 murder case of Panjgur District Station House Officer (SHO) Siraj Ahmed. Ali was also fined PKR 400,000 and he will serve one year
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Turbat District awarded death sentence to Sakin Ali, an accused in the February 2011 murder case of Panjgur District Station House Officer (SHO) Siraj Ahmed. Ali was also fined PKR 400,000 and he will serve one year in prison in case of default of payment and was also sentenced to 10 year imprisonment with PKR100, 000 as fine for injuring the SHO’s driver.
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February - 20 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) averted a terror attack by defusing a powerful 15-kilogramme bomb on GT Road at Doaba area of Hangu District on February 20, reported Daily Times. According to Police, the militants had planted the bomb along the roadsid
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) averted a terror attack by defusing a powerful 15-kilogramme bomb on GT Road at Doaba area of Hangu District on February 20, reported Daily Times. According to Police, the militants had planted the bomb along the roadside on Thal-Parachinar Highway. After receiving information, Police rushed to the spot along with BDS team and defused the explosive material.
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February - 20 
The Islamabad High Court on February 20 summoned a major of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency to appear in a missing persons’ case, reports Express Tribune. Judge Noorul Haq Qureshi heard a petition seeking the recovery of Doctor Abdul Qa
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The Islamabad High Court on February 20 summoned a major of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency to appear in a missing persons’ case, reports Express Tribune. Judge Noorul Haq Qureshi heard a petition seeking the recovery of Doctor Abdul Qayyuum and Doctor Abdul Wahid and put ISI’s Major Tariq on notice and directed him to appear before the court on March 14, 2012. Qayyuum is said to have been picked up from Rahim Yar Khan District while Wahid disappeared from Lahore District. The two men have been missing since summer 2011.
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February - 20 
The TTP say that the kidnappings earn valuable funds and leverage to free imprisoned fighters. Pakistani and foreign militant commanders, in Waziristan, give the orders, but it is a combination of hired criminals and “Punjabi Taliban” who snatch host
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The TTP say that the kidnappings earn valuable funds and leverage to free imprisoned fighters. Pakistani and foreign militant commanders, in Waziristan, give the orders, but it is a combination of hired criminals and “Punjabi Taliban” who snatch hostages. Ransom demands range between USD 500,000 and USD 2.2 million. The kidnappings have reached figures of 467 in 2011, according to the Interior Ministry figures. "Waziristan is very safe for the Taliban; the place is crawling with them. Even the non-Taliban carries weapons so it's hard to know who is who," said a freed hostage.
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February - 20 
Two people were shot dead while they were passing through the main bazaar Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District.
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Two people were shot dead while they were passing through the main bazaar Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District.
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February - 20 
Unidentified armed assailants opened fire on one Abdul Qadir in Balochi street area of Quetta, killing him on the spot.
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Unidentified armed assailants opened fire on one Abdul Qadir in Balochi street area of Quetta, killing him on the spot.
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February - 20 
Unidentified armed militants abducted a businessman, identified as Javed Khan, from Quetta-Chaman Highway in Quetta while he was travelling on his vehicle.
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Unidentified armed militants abducted a businessman, identified as Javed Khan, from Quetta-Chaman Highway in Quetta while he was travelling on his vehicle.
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February - 20 
Unidentified armed militants opened fire on a general store on Kasi Road in Quetta, killing the owner of the store, Muhammad Dawood, and another man, Rehmatullah on the spot on February 20.
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Unidentified armed militants opened fire on a general store on Kasi Road in Quetta, killing the owner of the store, Muhammad Dawood, and another man, Rehmatullah on the spot on February 20.
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February - 20 
Unidentified men blew up a gas pipeline disrupting gas supply to Pir Koh gas plant in Dera Bugti District.
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Unidentified men blew up a gas pipeline disrupting gas supply to Pir Koh gas plant in Dera Bugti District.
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February - 20 
A bomb disposal team of Nepal Army (NA) safely destroyed two pressure- cooker bombs placed on the Ghorahi-Tulsipur road section of the Dang District on February 20. Pamphlets of the underground outfit Janatrantrik Terai Madhesh Mukti Morcha (JTMMM) w
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A bomb disposal team of Nepal Army (NA) safely destroyed two pressure- cooker bombs placed on the Ghorahi-Tulsipur road section of the Dang District on February 20. Pamphlets of the underground outfit Janatrantrik Terai Madhesh Mukti Morcha (JTMMM) were recovered from the scene.
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February - 20 
Opposition parties, who said an integration plan prepared by the Nepal Army (NA) was full of flaws, on February 20 alleged that the Government had ‘its intentions wrong’ when it made public the NA-prepared scheme without discussing it at the Army Int
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Opposition parties, who said an integration plan prepared by the Nepal Army (NA) was full of flaws, on February 20 alleged that the Government had ‘its intentions wrong’ when it made public the NA-prepared scheme without discussing it at the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC), reports The Himalayan Times. At an interaction, an AISC member from the Nepali Congress (NC), Ram Sharan Mahat, said the Government had ‘contrived a plot to divide’ the NA and weaken the national force by making public the integration plan without reaching any agreement at the SC. Mahat was of the view that out of 9,690 fighters opting for integration, hardly 4,000 were eligible for joining the army. “Many of them opted for integration under pressure from Maoist commanders. They will choose retirement if they are given a chance now,” he said.
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February - 20 
A 'regional leader' of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML), identified as Anowar Hossain (30), was beaten to death by a mob at Gulbaria village in Santhia sub-district of Pabna District on February 20, reports Daily Star. Meanwhile, Anow
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A 'regional leader' of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML), identified as Anowar Hossain (30), was beaten to death by a mob at Gulbaria village in Santhia sub-district of Pabna District on February 20, reports Daily Star. Meanwhile, Anowar's accomplices exploded two hand bombs to flee the scene after being chased by the villagers, injuring two civilians.
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February - 20 
Mahiuddin Ahmed, ‘chief coordinator’ of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) [banned on October 22, 2009], was freed from jail on February 20. Accused in five cases under Anti-Terrorism Act-2009, Mahiuddin obtained bail from the court in all f
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Mahiuddin Ahmed, ‘chief coordinator’ of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) [banned on October 22, 2009], was freed from jail on February 20. Accused in five cases under Anti-Terrorism Act-2009, Mahiuddin obtained bail from the court in all five cases and he was granted the last bail on February 19.
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February - 20 
Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that certain elements are trying to create unrest in the country using non-existent 'issues'. They are trying to incite people into violence as these elements are acting according to priva
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Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that certain elements are trying to create unrest in the country using non-existent 'issues'. They are trying to incite people into violence as these elements are acting according to private and foreign agendas and trying their best to realize the Diaspora's objectives; they are jealous of Sri Lanka and the Government for eradicating terrorism, achieving peace and developing the country reports Daily News. He appealed people to be far sighted and must participate in the development drive.
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February - 20 
The Sri Lankan ministerial delegation attending the 19th sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) beginning on February 27 has left for Geneva, Switzerland on February 20 reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka has to face a resolution th
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The Sri Lankan ministerial delegation attending the 19th sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) beginning on February 27 has left for Geneva, Switzerland on February 20 reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka has to face a resolution that is to be presented against the country at the UNHRC sessions. The Sri Lankan delegates are External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, Plantation Minister and President's Special Human Rights Envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ministers Nimal Siripala De Silva and Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.
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February - 21 
Aftab Ahmed Ansari, the alleged mastermind of the 2002 attack on the American Center in Kolkata, was on February 21 brought to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court Ahmedabad where the probe agency filed a charge sheet against him
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Aftab Ahmed Ansari, the alleged mastermind of the 2002 attack on the American Center in Kolkata, was on February 21 brought to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court Ahmedabad where the probe agency filed a charge sheet against him in connection with the landing of arms consignment in Radhanpur town of Banaskantha District of Gujarat in 2001. Ansari, who was lodged in a Kolkata jail, was escorted by a team of Special Task Force of West Bengal. Ansari, who had fled to Dubai in 1999, was arrested by the police there while he was boarding a flight to Karachi on January 23, 2001, a day after the American Center attack that had left six dead. Ansari was deported to India on February 9, 2002.
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February - 21 
70 Police Stations with an investment of INR 1.4 billion, INR 200 million per Police Station, are under construction in the Naxal-affected areas, Bhandare said and added that two engineering battalions will be commissioned in Odisha Police to take up
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70 Police Stations with an investment of INR 1.4 billion, INR 200 million per Police Station, are under construction in the Naxal-affected areas, Bhandare said and added that two engineering battalions will be commissioned in Odisha Police to take up construction activities in these areas. The Governor said 1,384 constables, 3,127 sepoys and 99 group-D personnel were recruited to strengthen the Police force. Recruitment of 511 sub-inspectors/deputy subedars and sergeants, 20 fire station officers and 12 assistant jailors is under process. Besides three Police training institutes at Bayree, Sambalpur and Koraput are being established, he added.
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February - 21 
A Police team came under attack from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), led by the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan Shira at a forest area in Samanda in the East Garo Hills on February 21. According to the Police, the encounter took place w
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A Police team came under attack from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), led by the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan Shira at a forest area in Samanda in the East Garo Hills on February 21. According to the Police, the encounter took place when the Meghalaya Police team along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was advancing towards the forest area at Samanda after getting information that more than 10 GNLA militants were holed up in a hideout in the forest. The Police said though encounter lasted for half an hour, no one was injured.
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February - 21 
A top Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant (organisation ideologue) Mohammad Kafeel Ahmed was arrested from Darbhanga (Darbhanga District) in Bihar by the Delhi Police on February 21 and was brought to Delhi and produced in the court of Chief Metropolitan
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A top Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant (organisation ideologue) Mohammad Kafeel Ahmed was arrested from Darbhanga (Darbhanga District) in Bihar by the Delhi Police on February 21 and was brought to Delhi and produced in the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Tees Hazari court on February 23. Kafeel was a close aide of Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh. He was a messenger and also the main recruiter for the IM.
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February - 21 
Early in the morning of February 21, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released all the six labourers they had abducted in the night of February 18, the Giridih Police said. Giridih Superintendent of Police Arun G Onkar said the
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Early in the morning of February 21, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released all the six labourers they had abducted in the night of February 18, the Giridih Police said. Giridih Superintendent of Police Arun G Onkar said the Police intensified patrolling in the areas where the labourers were kept. "The workers were freed from Soren, Giridih and Jamui bordering Bihar at 3am." He denied any ransom paid to the Maoists. The labourers were engaged in construction of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Bengabad, under Bengawar Police Station near Baghmara in Giridih District.
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February - 21 
In a joint operation, the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] branch of Gondia Police, C-60 commandos, the bomb detection and disposal squad and Gadchiroli Police unearthed 45 kilograms of gelatin and four detonators, packed in a plastic drum and
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In a joint operation, the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] branch of Gondia Police, C-60 commandos, the bomb detection and disposal squad and Gadchiroli Police unearthed 45 kilograms of gelatin and four detonators, packed in a plastic drum and buried about four feet underground in Baswi ghat, about 4 kilometres from Chichgarh Police Station in Gondia District on February 21, reports The Times of India. The Police had received a tip-off that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had stored explosives on Chichgarh-Korchi Road.
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February - 21 
In his address on February 21 to the Assembly, Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare said the Government had taken strong steps to intensify anti-Naxal operations, with addition of 1,066 posts in the Special Operations Group (SOG), reports IBN Live
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In his address on February 21 to the Assembly, Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare said the Government had taken strong steps to intensify anti-Naxal operations, with addition of 1,066 posts in the Special Operations Group (SOG), reports IBN Live. The number of deaths of Security Force (SF) personnel has come down from 22 in 2010 to 15 in 2011, Bhandare said and added that there had been considerable success with regard to surrender of Maoist leaders in 2011. The number of incidents of Naxal violence too has dropped significantly from 130 in 2010 to 100 in 2011. In order to facilitate smooth movement and deployment of security forces in accessible areas and for evacuation of the injured, air services have been provided through deployment of an MI-172 helicopter, Bhandare said. The Governor said to encourage and motivate Police personnel exhibiting acts of exemplary courage and gallantry in anti-extremist operations, the Government had instituted State-level gallantry awards for Police personnel in 2011.
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February - 21 
Interrogation of Kafeel Ahmed has revealed that terror 'motivators', including Tariq and Bashir Hussain alias Talha had travelled across the country to woo the best minds into the terror fold. The trio of Kafeel, Talha and Tariq were in touch with Ya
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Interrogation of Kafeel Ahmed has revealed that terror 'motivators', including Tariq and Bashir Hussain alias Talha had travelled across the country to woo the best minds into the terror fold. The trio of Kafeel, Talha and Tariq were in touch with Yasin Bhatkal after the Batla House encounter. The trio had been active through their madarsa network at Darbhanga and Madhubani since 2003. Police claimed to have information that IM has also set up base at Mirganj, Araria and Sitamarhi in Bihar.
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February - 21 
Police have traced a case of misuse of SIM cards by the GNLA and identified the people who had issued the cards. The Police, on February 21, said based on information received from West Garo Hills superintendent of Police R. Dkhar, additional superin
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Police have traced a case of misuse of SIM cards by the GNLA and identified the people who had issued the cards. The Police, on February 21, said based on information received from West Garo Hills superintendent of Police R. Dkhar, additional superintendent of Police (crime) Vivek Syiem had lodged a complaint that GNLA cadres were using two SIM cards procured from Shillong. A Police inquiry revealed that T.N. Singh, the owner of a computer centre at Mawpat had issued two SIM cards to two persons, Biswajit Mandal and U. Khan, without properly verifying their antecedents. The Police have arrested Singh and are verifying whether the names of the buyers are fictitious. It is also probing the black marketing of SIM cards. The GNLA has resorted to large scale procurement of SIM cards in fictitious names for sending extortion messages.
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February - 21 
Police sources said that it was in his Darbhanga home that Yasin Bhatkal and other IM operatives took shelter after engineering the Jama Masjid blast in September 19, 2010. Some of his recruits turned out to be crucial members of the outfit, includin
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Police sources said that it was in his Darbhanga home that Yasin Bhatkal and other IM operatives took shelter after engineering the Jama Masjid blast in September 19, 2010. Some of his recruits turned out to be crucial members of the outfit, including Farooq, Qateel Siddiqui, Gayur Jamali and Abdul Rehman - all arrested in November, 2011. Sources also said they are looking for 19 more IM militants, mostly based in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, who all enjoyed a hotlilne with Bhatkal.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout of United Achik Volunteer Army (UAVA), a newly floated militant outfit, at Panbari in Puljhora area of Dhubri District on February 21.
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout of United Achik Volunteer Army (UAVA), a newly floated militant outfit, at Panbari in Puljhora area of Dhubri District on February 21.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 21 killed a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Ukasha Badar (a Pakistani national), in an encounter in which an Army personnel, identified as Karam Veer was also injured in Momin Abad locality of So
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 21 killed a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Ukasha Badar (a Pakistani national), in an encounter in which an Army personnel, identified as Karam Veer was also injured in Momin Abad locality of Sopore town in Baramulla District.
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February - 21 
SFs neutralised a militant hideout in Anantnag District and recovered one Rocket Projectile Gun, three Tail Units of RPG, one snipper rifle with sight, 26 snipper rifle rounds, one Kerosene stove, 2 pouchs, 10 UBGL, 2 Chinese grenades, one magnetic c
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SFs neutralised a militant hideout in Anantnag District and recovered one Rocket Projectile Gun, three Tail Units of RPG, one snipper rifle with sight, 26 snipper rifle rounds, one Kerosene stove, 2 pouchs, 10 UBGL, 2 Chinese grenades, one magnetic compass, 2 wireless sets with antenna, one remote control IED, 3 AK magazines, 102 AK rounds, 2 detonators, 24 tyre puncturing spikes and one water cane.
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February - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist, on February 21 at Baratetrai village under Nabinagar block of Aurangabad District, reports The Times of
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist, on February 21 at Baratetrai village under Nabinagar block of Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. The slain TPC cadre was identified as Anil Ram. Police said Ram belonged to Rambigha village under the Japla Police Station in Jharkhand.
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February - 21 
Two persons were arrested in Karol Bagh area of Delhi allegedly with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with a face value of INR 20,000 on February 21. The two men- Sharafat Khan (65) and Yusuf Khan (55) – hail from Rampur and Mathura in Uttar Prades
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Two persons were arrested in Karol Bagh area of Delhi allegedly with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with a face value of INR 20,000 on February 21. The two men- Sharafat Khan (65) and Yusuf Khan (55) – hail from Rampur and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, respectively.
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February - 21 
A low intensity bomb planted in a motorcycle that was parked in the Mathani bazaar in Peshawar exploded on February 21, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty has been reported.
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A low intensity bomb planted in a motorcycle that was parked in the Mathani bazaar in Peshawar exploded on February 21, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty has been reported.
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February - 21 
A man, identified as Abdul Hafeez Khan (70), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Rasheedabad area of Baldia within the precincts of Site B Police Station.
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A man, identified as Abdul Hafeez Khan (70), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Rasheedabad area of Baldia within the precincts of Site B Police Station.
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February - 21 
A trader, identified as Zohaib Bora, was shot dead by unidentified armed militants during an abduction bid on Mission Road area in Quetta on February 21, reports Daily Times. Bora, the owner of a banquet hall and a shop in Quetta, was on his way to t
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A trader, identified as Zohaib Bora, was shot dead by unidentified armed militants during an abduction bid on Mission Road area in Quetta on February 21, reports Daily Times. Bora, the owner of a banquet hall and a shop in Quetta, was on his way to the shop along with his son when a group of armed militants intercepted him on Mission Road. He reportedly resorted to resistance, upon which the abductors opened fire, killing him instantly.
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February - 21 
Afghan officials are holding talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the head of Kandahar Peace Council, Ata Mohammad Ahmadi said on February 21 in Kandahar province of Afghanistan, reports Dawn. Ahmadi said the officials had been meeting fo
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Afghan officials are holding talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the head of Kandahar Peace Council, Ata Mohammad Ahmadi said on February 21 in Kandahar province of Afghanistan, reports Dawn. Ahmadi said the officials had been meeting for “some time” with mid-level TTP commanders in Quetta, where the leadership of the militant group is reported to be based. “In the last 10 days, our peace council delegation has gone to Quetta three times in twos and threes,” he said.
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February - 21 
At least 46 journalists were killed across the globe in 2011 and Pakistan continues to be the most deadly country for the second year in running, New York based rights group Committee to Protect Journalists said on February 21, reported Indian Expres
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At least 46 journalists were killed across the globe in 2011 and Pakistan continues to be the most deadly country for the second year in running, New York based rights group Committee to Protect Journalists said on February 21, reported Indian Express. Pakistan reported seven deaths followed by five each in Iraq and Libya.
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February - 21 
During a protest against extortion the shopkeepers said that unidentified extortionists were demanding extortion from them on daily basis, threatening of dire consequences in case of non-payment. Recently, the extortionists sent a parchi (extortion c
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During a protest against extortion the shopkeepers said that unidentified extortionists were demanding extortion from them on daily basis, threatening of dire consequences in case of non-payment. Recently, the extortionists sent a parchi (extortion chit) of Rs 0.5 million to a florist, Laiq. They said that the demand was made four days ago and over refusal, armed motorcyclists arrived at his shop today and opened indiscriminate fire. However, no one was hurt but the assailants managed to escape. The protesters said that the assailants behind firing incident belonged to the extortion mafia and Police have been informed several times but no action has been taken.
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February - 21 
He said Baitullah Mahsud, Ilyas Kashmiri, and al Qaeda leader Abu Ubaidullah Misri were involved in the assassination plan and no less than 27 terrorist outfits had come together under the umbrella of TTP to assassinate Benazir, adds Daily Times. He
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He said Baitullah Mahsud, Ilyas Kashmiri, and al Qaeda leader Abu Ubaidullah Misri were involved in the assassination plan and no less than 27 terrorist outfits had come together under the umbrella of TTP to assassinate Benazir, adds Daily Times. He revealed that the attack had been planned in Akora Khattak area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by former students of Madrassa Darul Uloom Haqqania, and one of the prime suspects in the case informed investigators that Benazir had been targeted due to her stance over the Lal Masjid Operation in Islamabad.
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February - 21 
Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the Police to register the First Information Reports (FIRs) of four missing persons after Security Agencies and the Ministries of Defence and Interior denied picking them up, reports Express Tribune. Advocate Genera
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Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the Police to register the First Information Reports (FIRs) of four missing persons after Security Agencies and the Ministries of Defence and Interior denied picking them up, reports Express Tribune. Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Asadullah Chamkani, Deputy Attorney General Iqbal Mohmand and others, who appeared before the court during the hearing of the twelve missing persons’ case, denied arresting or picking them up. “This is a cyclostyle reply while, the issue of missing persons has become very serious,” the Chief Justice (CJ) Dost Muhammad Khan remarked.
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February - 21 
Police claimed to have arrested a suspect from Kandahari Bazaar area of Quetta.
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Police claimed to have arrested a suspect from Kandahari Bazaar area of Quetta.
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February - 21 
Police found a seven day old unidentified dead body of a man from Liaquatabad area graveyard within the precincts of Super Market Police Station in Karachi on February 21.
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Police found a seven day old unidentified dead body of a man from Liaquatabad area graveyard within the precincts of Super Market Police Station in Karachi on February 21.
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February - 21 
Police officials claim to have averted a terrorist attack by recovering a bomb planted at the Baghdada Bridge in Mardan District.
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Police officials claim to have averted a terrorist attack by recovering a bomb planted at the Baghdada Bridge in Mardan District.
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February - 21 
Praising the tabling of a resolution on Balochistan in United States (US) Congress, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) on February 21 urged the Baloch people to unite and continue their struggle for independence, reported Dawn. BRP central organising
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Praising the tabling of a resolution on Balochistan in United States (US) Congress, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) on February 21 urged the Baloch people to unite and continue their struggle for independence, reported Dawn. BRP central organising committee’s spokesman Sher Mohammad Bugti said in a statement that introduction of the resolution demanding an independent Balochistan was the result of continuing struggle of the Baloch people against “their enemy”.
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February - 21 
Reacting to the Interior Minister’s briefing on Benazir Bhutto case, Pervez Musharraf strongly denied his involvement in the assassination of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) former chairperson Benazir Bhutto. Talking to the media, Musharraf said that h
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Reacting to the Interior Minister’s briefing on Benazir Bhutto case, Pervez Musharraf strongly denied his involvement in the assassination of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) former chairperson Benazir Bhutto. Talking to the media, Musharraf said that he had informed Benazir about the threats to her life before the first attack, adding that it was not his duty to provide security to her. “The United Nations’ report on Benazir’s killing is baseless,” he said.
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February - 21 
Rejecting Rehman Malik’s charges of his students’ involvement in Benazir’s assassination, chief cleric of the Darul Uloom Haqqania, Maulana Samiul Haq, asked the Interior Minister to “prove them guilty.” “I have asked the Government and security offi
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Rejecting Rehman Malik’s charges of his students’ involvement in Benazir’s assassination, chief cleric of the Darul Uloom Haqqania, Maulana Samiul Haq, asked the Interior Minister to “prove them guilty.” “I have asked the Government and security officials several times to take concrete steps to prove the accused students guilty, instead of leveling allegations against them,” said Haq.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have regained control of strategic Tor Chappar area of Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District during a lengthy operation, launched against militants on January 27, 2012, reports Dawn. The sector commander of Tor Chappa
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have regained control of strategic Tor Chappar area of Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District during a lengthy operation, launched against militants on January 27, 2012, reports Dawn. The sector commander of Tor Chappar operation, Colonel Shahid, told journalists that 55 militants were killed and scores of suspects were arrested during the operation. However, some of them managed to escape to other areas.
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February - 21 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights (NASCHR) on February 21 requested the Government to ensure that the students from war-affected areas get free education in universities, reports Dawn. The request was made after some students
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights (NASCHR) on February 21 requested the Government to ensure that the students from war-affected areas get free education in universities, reports Dawn. The request was made after some students approached the Ministry of Human Rights with the complaint that the education institutions in the private sector had denied them waiver in fee.
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February - 21 
The tribal elders from Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during press conference at Peshawar Press Club in Peshawar expressed concern over deteriorating security situation in the tribal region and demanded of the authorities
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The tribal elders from Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during press conference at Peshawar Press Club in Peshawar expressed concern over deteriorating security situation in the tribal region and demanded of the authorities to take proactive steps for maintenance of lasting peace, reported Dawn. Addressing the conference Allama Abid Hussain Shakri, a tribal elder, said that the situation got worse following suicide attack in the region few days ago. He criticised political administration and Law Enforcement Agencies in the turbulent agency for poor security arrangements.
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February - 21 
US State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said, “We encourage all parties in Balochistan to work out their differences peacefully and through a political process,” reports Daily Times. “The US respects the territorial integrity of Pakistan. Me
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US State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said, “We encourage all parties in Balochistan to work out their differences peacefully and through a political process,” reports Daily Times. “The US respects the territorial integrity of Pakistan. Members of Congress introduce legislations on many foreign affairs topics. But they do not in any way imply US Government endorsement of those positions. And we don’t generally comment on pending legislations,” Nuland said.
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February - 21 
While referring to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report that was made public on February 21, Interior Minister Rehman Malik blamed former President Pervez Musharraf and former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) head Baitullah Mehsud for assassinat
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While referring to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report that was made public on February 21, Interior Minister Rehman Malik blamed former President Pervez Musharraf and former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) head Baitullah Mehsud for assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (December 27, 2007), reported Express Tribune. Malik blamed Musharraf for creating an enabling environment by not providing Benazir security and Mehsud for ordering the killing. The Government is in talks with International Police (Interpol) to bring Musharraf back to the country through the issuance of a red notice, Malik said.
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February - 21 
Two major opposition parties -- Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) -- have made it clear that they would not accept "group entry" [in units] of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combata
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Two major opposition parties -- Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) -- have made it clear that they would not accept "group entry" [in units] of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants in the Nepal Army (NA). The two parties also raised strong objection to the Maoist demand for one post of Brigadier General for the combatants.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders threatened that no one in the country will remain safe should some harm befall their ex party leader Ghulam Azam now held in jail on War Crime trial, reports The Daily Star. “…No one on the soil of Bengal
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On February 21, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders threatened that no one in the country will remain safe should some harm befall their ex party leader Ghulam Azam now held in jail on War Crime trial, reports The Daily Star. “…No one on the soil of Bengal will be safe if any harm happens to him,” Selim Uddin, an assistant secretary of JeI (Dhaka) city unit said in what appears to be an open threat to the Government.
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February - 21 
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 21, instructed his Ministry officials to work with United Nations (UN) agencies, INGOs and NGOs on a joint Action Plan of Assistance for the Northern Province in 2012 reports Daily News. The a
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 21, instructed his Ministry officials to work with United Nations (UN) agencies, INGOs and NGOs on a joint Action Plan of Assistance for the Northern Province in 2012 reports Daily News. The action plan is intended to identify the priority activities, which must be undertaken during 2012, and to facilitate international assistance, so that the people of the Northern Province can recover, rebuild and return to a normal life. Agriculture, shelter, livelihoods, fisheries, water and sanitation, electricity, education, health and nutrition and banking will be the key areas that would be focused on.
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February - 22 
A .9 mm pistol, a .22 mm pistol, a .765 mm pistol, an AK-47 rifle and several bullets were recovered from a car at Borteza in Kamrup (Rural) District
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A .9 mm pistol, a .22 mm pistol, a .765 mm pistol, an AK-47 rifle and several bullets were recovered from a car at Borteza in Kamrup (Rural) District
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February - 22 
A Delhi court on February 22, remanded four of the nine IM members, arrested for their suspected roles in various terror cases across the country, to the Karnataka Police custody to ascertain their roles in the April 2010 Chinnaswami Stadium blast ca
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A Delhi court on February 22, remanded four of the nine IM members, arrested for their suspected roles in various terror cases across the country, to the Karnataka Police custody to ascertain their roles in the April 2010 Chinnaswami Stadium blast case, reports Outlook India. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vinod Yadav gave the custody of Aftab Alam alias Farooq, Mohammed Qatil Siddqui, Gayur Ahmed Jamali and Gohar Aziz Khumani to Bangalore Central Crime Branch.
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February - 22 
A former cadre of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) was shot dead by some unidentified persons near Khonglong village under Sapermeina Police station in Senapati District. Bullet-riddled body of Muhammad Amzad Khan (35) was discovered at a ravi
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A former cadre of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) was shot dead by some unidentified persons near Khonglong village under Sapermeina Police station in Senapati District. Bullet-riddled body of Muhammad Amzad Khan (35) was discovered at a ravine near Khonglong village on February 22. It is said that Azad once worked in PULF as well as in a Kuki militant outfit.
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February - 22 
A labourer identified as Phijam Thoiba, engaged in construction of a house for Henbung composite check-post in Senapati District, was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on February 22. It is s
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A labourer identified as Phijam Thoiba, engaged in construction of a house for Henbung composite check-post in Senapati District, was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on February 22. It is suspected that the abduction might have been related with monetary demand or tussle over the contract work.
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February - 22 
A total of 1300 powerful detonators were seized from a truck at Padma area on the NH-33 in Hazaribagh District on February 22, reports Daily Bhaskar. The driver and cleaner of the truck were arrested. The Police were investigating whether the consign
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A total of 1300 powerful detonators were seized from a truck at Padma area on the NH-33 in Hazaribagh District on February 22, reports Daily Bhaskar. The driver and cleaner of the truck were arrested. The Police were investigating whether the consignment was meant for the Maoists.
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February - 22 
At the meeting, States and paramilitary forces were asked to take all possible steps to ensure protection of human rights of every individual while carrying out anti-Maoist operations and countering Naxals' negative propaganda. The Home Ministry also
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At the meeting, States and paramilitary forces were asked to take all possible steps to ensure protection of human rights of every individual while carrying out anti-Maoist operations and countering Naxals' negative propaganda. The Home Ministry also asked the States to conduct a thorough probe into allegations of abuse of power by security forces and follow Standard Operating Procedure while dealing with Naxals.
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February - 22 
FNR also made an “urgent plea to the army commanders” of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to instruct their cadres to “cease all armed confrontation” with immediate effect
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FNR also made an “urgent plea to the army commanders” of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to instruct their cadres to “cease all armed confrontation” with immediate effect
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February - 22 
Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), on February 22, “implored” all Naga Churches and Church leaders to urge their members to attend the “Naga Reconciliation Meeting” on February 29, at Dimapur.
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Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), on February 22, “implored” all Naga Churches and Church leaders to urge their members to attend the “Naga Reconciliation Meeting” on February 29, at Dimapur.
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February - 22 
In a bid to motivate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to join the mainstream, the Union Government is likely to come up with a new uniform surrender policy for all Left Wing Extremism-affected States, offering INR 500,000 to anyone
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In a bid to motivate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to join the mainstream, the Union Government is likely to come up with a new uniform surrender policy for all Left Wing Extremism-affected States, offering INR 500,000 to anyone laying down a Light Machine Gun (LMG) and INR 300,000 to those depositing an AK-47 assault rifle, reports The Hindu. The issue was discussed at a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Directors- General of Police of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on February 22. The meeting was presided over by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram. At present, different State governments follow different surrender policies and surrender packages that include varying financial incentives.
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February - 22 
One Khangenbam Ranjit who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit was not related with the Revolutionary Peoples' Front (RPF) and its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in any manner, informed a statement issued by chief
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One Khangenbam Ranjit who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit was not related with the Revolutionary Peoples' Front (RPF) and its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in any manner, informed a statement issued by chief department of publicity of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha. It further said that Army’s information regarding the arrested person’s involvement in the activities of the group is baseless.
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February - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) at Machkhowa area of Guwahati city on February 22. The arrested militants were identified as Upen Chabukdhara alias Dhan (26)
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) at Machkhowa area of Guwahati city on February 22. The arrested militants were identified as Upen Chabukdhara alias Dhan (26), Dhan Munda (25) and Pranjal Rabha. A police officer in this regard said that the arrested militants were proceeding towards Goalpara District making their way to Bangladesh for advanced training.
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February - 22 
State election commission of Mizoram, on February 22, indefinitely postponed civic polls in 15 villages following Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D)’s alleged diktat to vote for the outfit-favored candidates. All the 15 villages, two under K
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State election commission of Mizoram, on February 22, indefinitely postponed civic polls in 15 villages following Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D)’s alleged diktat to vote for the outfit-favored candidates. All the 15 villages, two under Kolasib District and 13 under Aizawl, fell under the HPC-D demanded area for Hmar autonomous council, in the northeastern parts of Mizoram predominated by the Hmar community. As per reports received by the State Election Commission (SEC), “One insurgent group” had summoned leaders of all political parties of the area to Dholakhal in Assam and Thingpuikual in Manipur a few days back where they told them to ensure that the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) candidates, supported by the HPC-D, get elected and warned them against dire consequences if negative results occur.
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February - 22 
The Army on getting the information laid an ambush on a track of Mangla Jhora, Puljhora where they intercepted a militant who revealed names of his accomplices who were subsequently arrested from Phuljhari area of Kokrajhar District on February 22.
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The Army on getting the information laid an ambush on a track of Mangla Jhora, Puljhora where they intercepted a militant who revealed names of his accomplices who were subsequently arrested from Phuljhari area of Kokrajhar District on February 22. The arrestees are identified as Khulum Marak, Raju Marak, JK Marak, Swmkhwr Brahma and Dimwl Brahmo. A weapon making factory of the outfit was also busted. SFs recovered 22 Pistols (Made in China) with magazine 1. 22 live rounds - 06, .9mm Pistol (Made in Germany) with magazine -0, 9mm live rounds -04, 300 Rifle-01, 303/333 live rounds 03, 303 Single shot pistol (Country made) -01. A senior army officer said this newly floated militant group is originally based in Garo hills of Meghalaya. But now, the outfit is trying to spread its wings and create a base in areas with Garo population, adds The Telegraph. “They are playing second fiddle to the other militant organisations, including the GNLA, which of late has become very active in Garo hills in Meghalaya and is now trying to penetrate into the lower Assam districts,” he added.
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February - 22 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked the State Government to identify top-five CPI-Maoist leaders active in the State and intensify operations in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The directives were issued
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked the State Government to identify top-five CPI-Maoist leaders active in the State and intensify operations in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The directives were issued by Union Home Minister P. Chidrambram during a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Directors- General of Police of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on February 22. "The officers from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have also been asked launch massive operations to arrest the top three Maoist leaders from the list of five at the earliest," said a source.
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February - 22 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi released Malik Abid, an accused in the murder of former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti. Police said when Malik Abid was produced in the ATC, Bhatti’s cousin Tahir Naveed Chaudhry told the judge
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi released Malik Abid, an accused in the murder of former Minorities Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti. Police said when Malik Abid was produced in the ATC, Bhatti’s cousin Tahir Naveed Chaudhry told the judge that neither he had nominated the accused in the case nor leveled any allegation of killing against him. He said the police had itself arrested him.
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February - 22 
Armed militants abducted three people, identified as Sanaullah, Bahadur Khan and Naib Khan, while they were travelling near Saranan area of Pishin District. The sources said the abductees belonged to Killi Khuda Dadzai village of Pishin and it could
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Armed militants abducted three people, identified as Sanaullah, Bahadur Khan and Naib Khan, while they were travelling near Saranan area of Pishin District. The sources said the abductees belonged to Killi Khuda Dadzai village of Pishin and it could be a case of abduction for ransom.
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February - 22 
in the morning of February 22, authorities made repeated announcements through loudspeakers asking people not to open shops and remain indoors, leaving roads deserted. An undeclared curfew was imposed in Gilgit. “The step has been taken to curb targe
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in the morning of February 22, authorities made repeated announcements through loudspeakers asking people not to open shops and remain indoors, leaving roads deserted. An undeclared curfew was imposed in Gilgit. “The step has been taken to curb target killings,” Ali Sher said. The official said the restrictions will be lifted soon.
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February - 22 
Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on February 22 said that the United States (US) should compel India to stop atrocities in Indian administered Kashmir rather than taking up the Balochistan issue, reported Express Tribune
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Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on February 22 said that the United States (US) should compel India to stop atrocities in Indian administered Kashmir rather than taking up the Balochistan issue, reported Express Tribune. The JUI-F Chief, who is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, has given this statement at a time when an Indian parliamentary delegation is visiting Pakistan. “Why is America silent over the killings of Kashmiris, even though Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is an internationally recognized disputed territory,” he asked. “America is discussing Balochistan in its parliamentary hearings, although, it is an integral part of Pakistan,” he said, adding, “It is clearly interference in the internal matters of Pakistan.” He said the US has incriminated Doctor Ghulam Nabi Fai to please India, while he was projecting the Kashmir issue there. India has been killing Kashmiris since 1947, he said, adding that the world powers were silent spectators in the meanwhile.
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February - 22 
Judicial Commission, constituted under the Supreme Court’s directives for monitoring the target killings in Karachi, submitted its preliminary report of the incidents that occurred in 2011 to the provincial Government. The details of the report will
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Judicial Commission, constituted under the Supreme Court’s directives for monitoring the target killings in Karachi, submitted its preliminary report of the incidents that occurred in 2011 to the provincial Government. The details of the report will be published and submitted to all political parties.
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February - 22 
One person was injured when militants opened fire on a passenger vehicle in Dwatoi area of Tirah valley, the area of the Kokikhel Tribe, reported Express Tribune.
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One person was injured when militants opened fire on a passenger vehicle in Dwatoi area of Tirah valley, the area of the Kokikhel Tribe, reported Express Tribune.
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February - 22 
Pakistan will give its full support to any clear effort by the Afghan Government to achieve a political settlement with the Taliban but does not want to lead a peace process that would impose a solution, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on Feb
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Pakistan will give its full support to any clear effort by the Afghan Government to achieve a political settlement with the Taliban but does not want to lead a peace process that would impose a solution, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on February 22 during a speech at Chatham House, an international relations think tank in London, reports Dawn. FM Khar said Afghans were tired of attempts by other countries to take charge of their affairs and, for the good of future bilateral ties, Pakistan should not be seen to be interfering too closely. “We will support any (peace efforts) that are Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-driven. This is our first and last pre-requisite,” Khar said, adding, “But we will not lead. We cannot lead … We will only follow what our Afghan brothers and sisters decide is the course of action they will adopt”.
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February - 22 
Police on February 22 arrested two more suspects, Waheed Ahmed of Mandi Bahauddin District and Mohammd Ijaz of Gujranwala District, from Rawalpindi District for their alleged involvement in the November 12, 2011 Pir Chunbal incident where four securi
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Police on February 22 arrested two more suspects, Waheed Ahmed of Mandi Bahauddin District and Mohammd Ijaz of Gujranwala District, from Rawalpindi District for their alleged involvement in the November 12, 2011 Pir Chunbal incident where four security officials and a civilian were killed, reported Dawn. Earlier, the Police arrested six suspects, Waqas, Dilshad, their ringleader Doctor Arshad and his three accomplices Mazhar Hussain, Iqbal Ahmed and Wasif Mehmood in December 2011. All belong to the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) outfit.
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February - 22 
Shortly before the United States (US) ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on militants in Pakistan last month, senior US officials telephoned their Pakistani counterparts and told them Washington would be resuming its covert drone program desp
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Shortly before the United States (US) ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on militants in Pakistan last month, senior US officials telephoned their Pakistani counterparts and told them Washington would be resuming its covert drone program despite mounting objections in Islamabad, reported Express Tribune on February 23 (today). Even as both Governments try to put the relationship back together, current and former US officials speaking on condition of anonymity said the Obama administration will not hesitate to continue the aerial strikes when targets and intelligence are sufficiently compelling.
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February - 22 
Sources close to the investigation said investigators had identified two more persons in connection with the murder case. They were identified through the pamphlets found at the spot where the Minister was shot dead. However, the pamphlets thrown the
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Sources close to the investigation said investigators had identified two more persons in connection with the murder case. They were identified through the pamphlets found at the spot where the Minister was shot dead. However, the pamphlets thrown there also carried the name of a local Pir (teacher), the sources said. When the Police interrogated the Pir, he said two of his disciples might be involved in the incident. One of the disciples hailed from Lahore District and the other from Gojra tehsil of Toba Tek Singh District, the sources said, adding the Pir had expelled them for their ‘dirty deeds’.
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February - 22 
Supporting the United States (US) congressional bill on Balochistan, Baloch Republican Party’s (BRP) self-exiled chief Brahamdagh Bugti on February 22 welcomed all foreign intervention in the province whether it is by the US, NATO or India, reports E
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Supporting the United States (US) congressional bill on Balochistan, Baloch Republican Party’s (BRP) self-exiled chief Brahamdagh Bugti on February 22 welcomed all foreign intervention in the province whether it is by the US, NATO or India, reports Express Tribune. “America must intervene in Balochistan and stop the ethnic cleansing of Baloch people,” said Brahamdagh, during his telephonic address at the Quetta Press Club in Quetta, adding, “We know that foreign countries have their personal interest but we must think of our greater interest.” “Baloch women, political leaders, activists, students, writers, poets, professors and intellectuals are being subjected to enforced disappearances and undergoing torture for years. Their mutilated bodies turn up daily. Under such circumstances, we will welcome the support of foreign countries,” he said. “We have been accused of getting support from India but the Baloch movement does not have any foreign support. However, we will welcome any support for independence,” added Bugti.
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February - 22 
Two civilians, identified as Sawab Khel and his nephew Arshad, were killed in a bomb blast along a roadside near their house in Jansi area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 22.
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Two civilians, identified as Sawab Khel and his nephew Arshad, were killed in a bomb blast along a roadside near their house in Jansi area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 22.
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February - 22 
Two militants were killed in exchange of fire when they came face to face with Security Forces (SFs) in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil.
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Two militants were killed in exchange of fire when they came face to face with Security Forces (SFs) in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil.
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February - 22 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a supporter of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Mohammad Ali (28), and wounded another, Waqas Ali (26) in Jodia Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Karachi, the provincial ca
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a supporter of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Mohammad Ali (28), and wounded another, Waqas Ali (26) in Jodia Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 22.
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February - 22 
Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on one Abdul Baqi in Mand Sohro area of Kech District on February 22, reports Daily Times. The victim received multiple bullet wounds and succumbed to his injuries.
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Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on one Abdul Baqi in Mand Sohro area of Kech District on February 22, reports Daily Times. The victim received multiple bullet wounds and succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 22 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two HIzb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) cadres, identified as Mohammad Ziaul Haque (27) and Mirajul Haque (26), from Jhautala Railway Colony of Chittagong City on February 22, reports Daily Star. The RAB also seized s
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two HIzb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) cadres, identified as Mohammad Ziaul Haque (27) and Mirajul Haque (26), from Jhautala Railway Colony of Chittagong City on February 22, reports Daily Star. The RAB also seized some posters, leaflets and books that contain anti-government writings.
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February - 22 
The opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe on February 22 termed Government plan to propose National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva next week, without discussing it in the parlia
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The opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe on February 22 termed Government plan to propose National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva next week, without discussing it in the parliament as a violation of the Constitution.
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A Pakistani infiltrator was killed by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of February 23-24 after a brief encounter at Khemkaran sector in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on the India-Pakistan border. However, two of his accomplice
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A Pakistani infiltrator was killed by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of February 23-24 after a brief encounter at Khemkaran sector in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on the India-Pakistan border. However, two of his accomplices managed to escape. The operation led to the recovery of drugs, arms, ammunition and fake Indian currency notes (FICN). Around 13 kg heroin worth INR 65 crore in the international market, one pistol, 10 live cartridges, 2 magazines, FICN of INR 500,000 and 1 kilogram opium were recovered after the encounter. This year the BSF has so far seized 66 kilograms of heroin, FICN of Rs 17 lakh, nine pistols and ammunition, officials said.
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February - 23 
All Assam Tribal Youth League (AATYL) on February 23 reiterated its opposition to the Government’s move to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to present and former tea labourers community saying that such a move would be detrimental to the interests
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All Assam Tribal Youth League (AATYL) on February 23 reiterated its opposition to the Government’s move to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to present and former tea labourers community saying that such a move would be detrimental to the interests of the indigenous tribal communities of the State.
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February - 23 
An emergency meeting, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resolved to endorse the Forum for Naga Reconciliation’s (FNR) appeal to “re-strengthen” the reconciliation process and has forwarded the same to S.S Khaplang, ‘chairman’ a
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An emergency meeting, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resolved to endorse the Forum for Naga Reconciliation’s (FNR) appeal to “re-strengthen” the reconciliation process and has forwarded the same to S.S Khaplang, ‘chairman’ and ‘president’ of the outift, for “final approval”. NSCN-K in a statement on February 23 said its ‘cabinet, while awaiting the “presidential assent” to participate in the meet, has also resolved to restrain its “armed wing/People’s Army of Nagaland commanders from launching any offensive campaign”. The statement said that the decisions were “necessitated” in order to facilitate a “conducive” atmosphere for the proposed reconciliation meet on February 29.
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February - 23 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired indiscriminately at Balumath Police Station and a nearby camp of Security Force (SF) personnel in Latehar District in the wee hours on February 23, leaving a man dead. The man was sleep
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired indiscriminately at Balumath Police Station and a nearby camp of Security Force (SF) personnel in Latehar District in the wee hours on February 23, leaving a man dead. The man was sleeping on the roadside when he was hit by a bullet fired by attacking Maoists. The Maoists were forced to retreat after retaliatory action by the SF personnel. No casualties have been reported from either side.
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February - 23 
Chidambaram also inaugurated the Institute of IED Management at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Talegaon, 35 km from Pune, off the old Pune-Mumbai highway, reports The Hindu. Chidambaram said it is critical for the security forces to
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Chidambaram also inaugurated the Institute of IED Management at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Talegaon, 35 km from Pune, off the old Pune-Mumbai highway, reports The Hindu. Chidambaram said it is critical for the security forces to keep devising newer ways of outsmarting terrorists and extremist elements, which are adept at using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as "the most potent instrument" for spreading terror. The terror strikes in Pune, Mumbai, the Delhi high court and the most recent one on the vehicle carrying an Israeli diplomat's wife are all cases of use of IEDs. The IIM at Talegaon camp is the third of the six training schools, which are being established by the CRPF at different locations across the country for capacity building and training of human resource.
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February - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) has designed a plan for creation of a confederation of states comprising the North East region of India, parts of Myanmar and the Sylhet area of Bangladesh and according to the plan, the states of the con
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) has designed a plan for creation of a confederation of states comprising the North East region of India, parts of Myanmar and the Sylhet area of Bangladesh and according to the plan, the states of the confederation would be created to represent smaller nationalities of the area. The Security Forces (SFs) have unearthed the whole plan recently. In addition, SFs have also managed to get the names of at least a hundred CPI-Maoist members from Assam. The plan consists of setting up a strong base in Myanmar through Arunachal Pradesh. The CPI-Maoists have already set up a strong base in the Sadiya area of Assam and they have already opened a route to go to Myanmar through Manipur by signing an accord with Manipur based militant group People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Further, The CPI-Maoists have also established upper Assam, middle Assam and Lower Assam leading committees.
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February - 23 
Former national chief of the Students of Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Muneer Deshmukh, who was arrested in Bhopal in November 2010 and is on bail since July 14 last year, is suspected to have stashed US Dollars 50,000 in US accounts, reported Dai
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Former national chief of the Students of Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Muneer Deshmukh, who was arrested in Bhopal in November 2010 and is on bail since July 14 last year, is suspected to have stashed US Dollars 50,000 in US accounts, reported Dainik Bhaskar on February 23. Enforcement Directorate sleuths have traced around USD 50,000 suspected to have been deposited in the account of Deshmukh’s mother, Mehrunisha. Sources in the intelligence department in Bhopal said that Muneer had embezzled the money procured in the name of Zakat for SIMI. The matter surfaced when the SIMI was split in two parts.
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February - 23 
Four militants of Sikh separatist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arrested for planning to target religious figures, were on February 23 sentenced to imprisonment already undergone after they pleaded guilty for being member of the banned out
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Four militants of Sikh separatist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arrested for planning to target religious figures, were on February 23 sentenced to imprisonment already undergone after they pleaded guilty for being member of the banned outfit. A session’s court in Delhi convicted Kulwinder Singh, Jaswant Singh, Bikkar Singh and Surender Singh under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Arms Act. Jaswant Singh is a close associate of Jagtar Singh Hawara who, along with two others, was arrested in Punjab for the assassination of the then Chief Minister Beant Singh. All the four men were arrested by Special Cell of Delhi Police in year 2008 from Punjab and have been in custody since then. The names of the four had surfaced during police probe into June 2005 twin blasts at Liberty and Satyam Cinema halls here.
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February - 23 
Interrogation of arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammed Qafeel Ahmed on February 23 has confirmed that the vast network of banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is now being used by IM. Qafeel disclosed that IM has no dea
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Interrogation of arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammed Qafeel Ahmed on February 23 has confirmed that the vast network of banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is now being used by IM. Qafeel disclosed that IM has no dearth of funds as the terror outfit continues to get substantial amounts of money through the hawala route from Pakistan. He further revealed that Yasin Bhatkal is extremely secretive about his functioning and that he has the capacity to carry out Delhi 13/2 type terror strikes. In fact, Qafeel even told investigators that the possibility of Bhatkal’s involvement in the attack on the Israeli diplomat in New Delhi is even higher as he is closely associated with both the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI). Qafeel was arrested on February 21 in Darbhanga, Bihar and is under the custody of Delhi Police.
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February - 23 
Jaintia Hills Police arrested former HNLC ‘chief’ Julius Dorphang and seven of his associates, all surrendered HNLC cadres, at Khliehriat in Jaintia hills District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested seven former cadres include I
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Jaintia Hills Police arrested former HNLC ‘chief’ Julius Dorphang and seven of his associates, all surrendered HNLC cadres, at Khliehriat in Jaintia hills District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested seven former cadres include Iitjanai Sunn, Meborn Rapthap, Hermon Pakyntein, Richard Mawthoh, Armstrong Batiar, James Lyngwah and Roning Dohling. The arrests were made on the basis of a complaint lodged by Testlang Rymbai, a local coal merchant of Wapungskur on February 16, wherein he had alleged that the former HNLC ‘chief’ along with some of his accomplices had trespassed into Rymbai’s coal mine at Madan Briwar and assaulted his drivers and also demanded INR 500, 000 from him. Earlier, Jamrish Rymbai of Mynso village had also lodged a complaint against Dorphang and his associates for allegedly trespassing and looting coal from his coal mine at Briwar. Tags
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Asem Thoiba, from Kakwa bazaar in Imphal West District on February 23. Police seized one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along with an electronic detonator, three
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Asem Thoiba, from Kakwa bazaar in Imphal West District on February 23. Police seized one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along with an electronic detonator, three Chinese hand grenades and a car from him.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant, identified as Hemari Engti (18), from Kheroni Chariali in Karbi Anglong District on February 23.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant, identified as Hemari Engti (18), from Kheroni Chariali in Karbi Anglong District on February 23.
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February - 23 
Suspected Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militants on February 23 abducted V.K.Gupta, an assistant general manager of State Bank of India (SBI) in East Garo Hills District. He was abducted at gun point by four unidentified men from Chotamatia area, said SK J
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Suspected Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militants on February 23 abducted V.K.Gupta, an assistant general manager of State Bank of India (SBI) in East Garo Hills District. He was abducted at gun point by four unidentified men from Chotamatia area, said SK Jain, the State intelligence chief. Gupta was proceedings towards Assam after auditing at SBI Mendipathar branch.
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February - 23 
The Army on February 23 foiled an infiltration bid of militants into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from Pakistan side and arrested the Pakistani guide, identified as Mohammad Khadim Rawalakot, reports Twocircles.com quoting IANS. Army officials said seven
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The Army on February 23 foiled an infiltration bid of militants into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from Pakistan side and arrested the Pakistani guide, identified as Mohammad Khadim Rawalakot, reports Twocircles.com quoting IANS. Army officials said seven or eight men were sighted on February 22, night in Tarkundi area on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District. "The Army challenged and fired at them, forcing them to retreat. One man accompanying them was arrested," an officer said.
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February - 23 
The Centre is proposing to significantly expand UAV deployment in Naxal-affected areas, reports The Times of India. Officials said the home ministry has now asked National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), to open a second ground station for UA
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The Centre is proposing to significantly expand UAV deployment in Naxal-affected areas, reports The Times of India. Officials said the home ministry has now asked National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), to open a second ground station for UAVs for anti-Maoist operations. The effort is to further extend the strategic reach over the Red Corridor, an unnamed official said.
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February - 23 
The Court of the First Class Magistrate, Khliehriat Civil Sub-division, remanded former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’, Julius Dorphang and seven other surrendered HNLC cadres in 14-day judicial custody. Sources also informed
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The Court of the First Class Magistrate, Khliehriat Civil Sub-division, remanded former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chief’, Julius Dorphang and seven other surrendered HNLC cadres in 14-day judicial custody. Sources also informed that the court also rejected the bail plea of Dorphang and his associates. The former HNLC chief and his seven associates were arrested on February 23 from Khliehriat on the basis of a complaint lodged by Testlang Rymbai, a local coal merchant of Wapungskur, who had accused the former HNLC chief of trespassing into Rymbai’s coal mine at Madan Briwar in Jaintia Hills District and assaulting his drivers, besides demanding INR 500, 000 from
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February - 23 
The Maoists also blew up the vacant house of panchayat (village level local self-government institution) member, Rajendra Sahu, around the same time in the area, Police said.
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The Maoists also blew up the vacant house of panchayat (village level local self-government institution) member, Rajendra Sahu, around the same time in the area, Police said.
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February - 23 
The Ministry of Rural Development and the Planning Commission have formulated a new policy under Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), which would be initiated with an initial corpus of INR 5 billion from the Centre, reports The Economic Times.
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The Ministry of Rural Development and the Planning Commission have formulated a new policy under Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), which would be initiated with an initial corpus of INR 5 billion from the Centre, reports The Economic Times. The programme would help in funding projects that would provide better livelihood to the tribals in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] -affected areas in central and eastern India. The Government would encourage non-Governmental organisations to play a major role in identifying such projects and seeking funding from BRLF for them. The initial focus of BRLF would be 900 blocks across 170 Districts of Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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February - 23 
Two GNLA cadres identified as Jiten Marak and Daljing Marak surrendered before West Garo Hills superintendent of Police Ricky Dkhar in Tura on February 23, reports The Telegraph. Two hand grenades were also deposited by the cadres. Police said Jiten
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Two GNLA cadres identified as Jiten Marak and Daljing Marak surrendered before West Garo Hills superintendent of Police Ricky Dkhar in Tura on February 23, reports The Telegraph. Two hand grenades were also deposited by the cadres. Police said Jiten and Daljing had joined the GNLA about six months ago. Sources claimed that the duo decided to surrender following intense operations launched by the Police, along with Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commandos, to flush out militants from Garo hills.
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February - 23 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram announced on February 23 that the Union Government has allotted INR 1,200 crore for the modernisation and development of the National Security Guard (NSG) during the 12th Five Year plan after inaugurating the fourth
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram announced on February 23 that the Union Government has allotted INR 1,200 crore for the modernisation and development of the National Security Guard (NSG) during the 12th Five Year plan after inaugurating the fourth and final regional hub of the NSG at Marol in Mumbai. The regional hubs at Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai have been set up to reduce the response time and reach the area of operation as quickly as possible. Chidambaram said that a mini-regional centre is set to come up in Hyderabad within a few years.
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February - 23 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved construction of 85 anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Police Stations in Bihar. Bihar had sought 100 Police Stations under the scheme in which MHA had approved construction of 400 fortified Pol
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved construction of 85 anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Police Stations in Bihar. Bihar had sought 100 Police Stations under the scheme in which MHA had approved construction of 400 fortified Police Stations in nine Maoist-affected states.
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February - 23 
A bomb exploded near the gate of Lakson Tobacco Company at Yar Hussain village on February 23. However, there were no casualties. An official of Yar Hussain Police Station said that it was the first time that militants had targeted a tobacco company
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A bomb exploded near the gate of Lakson Tobacco Company at Yar Hussain village on February 23. However, there were no casualties. An official of Yar Hussain Police Station said that it was the first time that militants had targeted a tobacco company though there was no damage.
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February - 23 
At least 15 people, including two children, were killed and 38 injured when in a car bomb attack at bus stand on Peshawar-Kohat Road in Peshawar on February 23, reports Dawn. The bomb had been detonated by a timed device. According to Peshawar Police
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At least 15 people, including two children, were killed and 38 injured when in a car bomb attack at bus stand on Peshawar-Kohat Road in Peshawar on February 23, reports Dawn. The bomb had been detonated by a timed device. According to Peshawar Police chief Syed Imtiaz Altaf, the bombing appeared to have been carried out in retaliation for a military operation under way in Khyber Agency. “The war on terror is going on and such attacks by militants can be expected anywhere,” Altaf said. Police took two people into custody for questioning. One of the suspects was draped in a blanket and sported beard and long hair.
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February - 23 
At least 17 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an air strike in Khadizai, Samarbazar and Bermela areas of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 23, reported Dawn. “Two warplanes were sen
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At least 17 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an air strike in Khadizai, Samarbazar and Bermela areas of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 23, reported Dawn. “Two warplanes were sent to the area early this morning after reports from local intelligence sources said that militants from TTP were hiding in the mountainous region,” a senior military officer said.
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February - 23 
Condemning the Pakistani Government for accusing India of creating unrest in Balochistan, Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Provincial President Shahzain Bugti on February 23 said it was Pakistan’s intelligence agencies that were responsible for killings an
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Condemning the Pakistani Government for accusing India of creating unrest in Balochistan, Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Provincial President Shahzain Bugti on February 23 said it was Pakistan’s intelligence agencies that were responsible for killings and abductions in the province, reported Express Tribune. He said the Government should name the Indians involved if it have any solid proof and if it had no proof it should stop “repeating India’s name like a parrot”. While talking to the media at Jamia Naeemia in Lahore District of Punjab Bugti proposed eight-point demands to develop trust between Balochistan and Islamabad. He said without removing the trust deficit, there should be no All Parties Conference or any package for Balochistan.
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February - 23 
He said the Federal Government can restore the trust of Balochis within 72 hours. To achieve this, Bugti said General Pervez Musharraf should be arrested in the Akbar Bugti murder case; military operation should be stopped and all forces should be wi
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He said the Federal Government can restore the trust of Balochis within 72 hours. To achieve this, Bugti said General Pervez Musharraf should be arrested in the Akbar Bugti murder case; military operation should be stopped and all forces should be withdrawn from Balochistan; controversial security posts should be abolished from Balochistan; the killing of innocent people should end; 13,000 missing persons of Balochistan should be traced; the role of Intelligence Agencies in Balochistan should come to a close; any Baloch being prevented from returning to their homes by Intelligence Agencies should be allowed to go back, and the responsible officials of Intelligence Agencies who carried out the attack on Chief of Baloch Republican Party (BRP) Barahmdagh Bugti’s sister and niece on January 31, 2012 in Karachi should be arrested.
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February - 23 
Hundreds of tribesmen staged a protest demonstration at Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency against the United States (US) drone attacks, saying innocent people were being killed in these strikes, reported Dawn. Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) organis
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Hundreds of tribesmen staged a protest demonstration at Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency against the United States (US) drone attacks, saying innocent people were being killed in these strikes, reported Dawn. Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) organised the protest rally where protestors were chanting slogans and displaying placards inscribed with anti-US statements. They later gathered at Khwaza Jan Shaheed Chowk, where they passed a resolution, demanding the United Nations to take action for halting the killing of innocent civilians in drone attacks in Waziristan.
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February - 23 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik announced withdrawal of cases against the Baloch leaders currently residing abroad, reports Daily Times. “Following the Government’s reconciliation policy, I announce that Baloch leaders, including Barahamdagh Bugti and
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik announced withdrawal of cases against the Baloch leaders currently residing abroad, reports Daily Times. “Following the Government’s reconciliation policy, I announce that Baloch leaders, including Barahamdagh Bugti and Hyrbiyar Marri, return to Pakistan to take part in the political and development process and I would personally receive them,” he said.
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February - 23 
One Essa Khan (34) received bullet injuries in an armed clash between two communities hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Kashmir Colony, within the limits of Mehmoodabad Police Station. Later he succumbed to his injuries.
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One Essa Khan (34) received bullet injuries in an armed clash between two communities hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Kashmir Colony, within the limits of Mehmoodabad Police Station. Later he succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 23 
Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani appreciated the tribal people for assisting armed forces against terrorists and militants, reports Daily Times. “The anti-state elements carried out terrorist activities in Pakistan and kille
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Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani appreciated the tribal people for assisting armed forces against terrorists and militants, reports Daily Times. “The anti-state elements carried out terrorist activities in Pakistan and killed many innocents, particularly tribal people for money,” he said while addressing the participants of De-radicalisation Emancipation Programme (DREP) in Tank District on February 23.
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February - 23 
Police claimed to have killed two militants in a shootout following an attack on a Police van that was on routine patrol in the Dagglarra area within the Mithra Police precinct in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said the officers retaliated and
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Police claimed to have killed two militants in a shootout following an attack on a Police van that was on routine patrol in the Dagglarra area within the Mithra Police precinct in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said the officers retaliated and managed to kill two militants, while the rest of their accomplices fled. The Police seized hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles and bullets from them.
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February - 23 
Police found an unidentified dead body of a man bearing torture-marks from an empty plot in Qaimkhani Colony, Baldia within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station.
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Police found an unidentified dead body of a man bearing torture-marks from an empty plot in Qaimkhani Colony, Baldia within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station.
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February - 23 
The Baloch nationalist leaders rejected Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s February 23, 2012 announcement about withdrawal of cases against Brahamdagh Bugti and Harbayar Marri and said the Balochistan issue cannot be resolved without recovery of missin
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The Baloch nationalist leaders rejected Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s February 23, 2012 announcement about withdrawal of cases against Brahamdagh Bugti and Harbayar Marri and said the Balochistan issue cannot be resolved without recovery of missing persons and bringing to justice the elements involved in dumping bullet-riddled bodies, reports Dawn. National Party’s (NP) Vice President Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo said that 360 bullet-riddled and mutilated bodies had so far been found and thousands of people were still missing. “Progress can be made if Mr Malik initiates an investigation against forces involved in kidnapping people and dumping their bodies after killing them,” Mir Hasil said, adding that if he had the courage to do so he would pave the way for negotiations.
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February - 23 
The Interior Minister was extending the olive branch to Baloch nationalists, reports began coming from Karachi of the arrest of the Vice-President of the Voice of the Baloch Missing People, Qadeer Baloch, reports The Hindu. Qadeer was picked up, deta
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The Interior Minister was extending the olive branch to Baloch nationalists, reports began coming from Karachi of the arrest of the Vice-President of the Voice of the Baloch Missing People, Qadeer Baloch, reports The Hindu. Qadeer was picked up, detained for several hours and then released, adds The
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February - 23 
Two people were killed and three others injured when militants fired four rockets on three houses targets in Enjani Kali area from nearby mountains.
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Two people were killed and three others injured when militants fired four rockets on three houses targets in Enjani Kali area from nearby mountains.
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February - 23 
Two unidentified armed assailants opened fire at a tea stall on Chagla Street in Kharadar area of Karachi killing an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and injuring another person on February 23, reported Daily Times. The slain MQM activi
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Two unidentified armed assailants opened fire at a tea stall on Chagla Street in Kharadar area of Karachi killing an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and injuring another person on February 23, reported Daily Times. The slain MQM activist was identified as Mohammad Ali (32). The injured person was identified as Gulbar (22).
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February - 23 
United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on February 23 that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on, following ice-breaking talks with her Pakistan counterpart hina Rabbani Khar, reported Express Tribune. Clin
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United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on February 23 that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on, following ice-breaking talks with her Pakistan counterpart hina Rabbani Khar, reported Express Tribune. Clinton said there would still be “ups and downs” in the relationship but that neither side could afford to shun the other. “Building and sustaining a relationship based on mutual interest and mutual respect takes constant care and work, from both sides,” Clinton told a press conference, adding, “I’m sure we will continue to have our ups and downs. But this relationship is simply too important to turn our back on — for both nations.
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February - 23 
A letter sent by the Sri Lankan mission to UNHRC member states and other sections of the world community says. “Sri Lanka categorically states that at no time has the Government or its mission in Geneva, ever worked with representatives of the United
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A letter sent by the Sri Lankan mission to UNHRC member states and other sections of the world community says. “Sri Lanka categorically states that at no time has the Government or its mission in Geneva, ever worked with representatives of the United States on any Resolution whatsoever. It further says, “It is incorrect and misleading to create such an impression that Sri Lanka was consulted, has cooperated or in any other manner been part of such a process”. The letter came in response to a purported email, which suggested Sri Lanka Government working collaboratively with US diplomat on the accountability issue and the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission’s Report.
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February - 23 
Chief Government Whip, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has told the parliament that the Government was prepared to discuss the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission ( LLRC) report in the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) and asked the United Natio
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Chief Government Whip, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has told the parliament that the Government was prepared to discuss the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission ( LLRC) report in the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) and asked the United National Party (UNP) to propose names to the PSC.
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February - 23 
Construction, Engineering Services, Housing & Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa asked people across the island to protest against the UNHRC resolution and show their solidarity with Government, on February 27, the day 19th session of the Uni
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Construction, Engineering Services, Housing & Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa asked people across the island to protest against the UNHRC resolution and show their solidarity with Government, on February 27, the day 19th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) are to begin in Geneva, Switzerland.
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February - 23 
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 23 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will have to answer for the human rights violations carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, if it participates in
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 23 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will have to answer for the human rights violations carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, if it participates in the UN Human Rights Council's sessions in Geneva. He further said that the Government has received reports that relatives of Tamil politicians who were killed by the LTTE have already left for Geneva and the TNA which represented the LTTE will have to provide an answer to them.
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February - 24 
A local court in Jammu on February 24 charged Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for allegedly raising funds to strengthen militancy in the State, reports Times of India. Addition
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A local court in Jammu on February 24 charged Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for allegedly raising funds to strengthen militancy in the State, reports Times of India. Additional sessions judge (Jammu) Sanjay Parihar charged Malik with raising funds to strengthen "armed activity" in the State and "to strike terror among people''. Malik pleaded not guilty to the charges. Malik was charged with allegedly deputing two people - Mushtaq Ahmad Dar and Shameema - to collect USD 100,000 from Kathmandu (Nepal) in 2002. The money was recovered from them after they were arrested later that year. Though POTA was repealed in 2003, cases registered under it prior to that can still be pursued.
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February - 24 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in small groups of five or six members, have managed to sneak into the country, they are in areas of Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh bordering the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Sour
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in small groups of five or six members, have managed to sneak into the country, they are in areas of Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh bordering the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Sources said that one group, headed by top militant Raktajit Hazarika, assigned with the responsibility of indulging in acts of violence in Dibrugarh District. While, another team headed by Nayan Medhi and Rajiv Das are in Majuli area but the main focus of the team at this moment is extortion and not any major violent activity, sources added. Further, two militant Babul Gogoi and Lohit Das are believed to be in Changlang area of Arunachal Pradesh.
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February - 24 
Arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammad Kafeel Ahmed has disclosed that he was one of the main conspirators behind the blasts orchestrated by IM’s boss in India, Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh. Sources said Kafeel had also given them informat
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Arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammad Kafeel Ahmed has disclosed that he was one of the main conspirators behind the blasts orchestrated by IM’s boss in India, Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh. Sources said Kafeel had also given them information about more active IM members in Bihar. Kafeel knew about the whole plan and about IM militants, including Qateel Siddiqui and Ajmal, who were part of the terrorist operations at Jama Masjid in Delhi, the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore and other places, sources said.
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February - 24 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announcing, in August 2011, amnesty to persons involved in 1300 cases during the course of 2010 summer unrest, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is yet to implement the decision. “The cases of 1524 persons involved in 228
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announcing, in August 2011, amnesty to persons involved in 1300 cases during the course of 2010 summer unrest, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is yet to implement the decision. “The cases of 1524 persons involved in 228 cases are being examined and the orders for the withdrawal of cases falling within the ambit of amnesty scheme are likely to be issued in near future,” said the state home department’s report. “We could not implement the offer as we are still reviewing over 200 cases affecting 1,500 boys. The relief is expected by December," said law minister Ali Muhammad Sagar. According to the state home department, the amnesty will apply to first time offenders involved in stone pelting and not in heinous crimes like arson and damage to property. DNA adds that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had decided to withdraw cases against 3,000 miscreants allegedly involved in different crimes other than arson and destruction of public property. Official figures reveal that the Jammu and Kashmir Police has recommended withdrawal of 402 cases registered against stone-pelters in different Police Stations across Kashmir valley. Official figures reveal around 1,300 cases were registered against the stone throwers in the 16 months starting June 2010 of which less than 100 pertained to arson.
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February - 24 
Four Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by security agencies along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 500 from an Indo-Bangladesh border in West Khasi Hills District on February 24, reports IBN Live. The four hailed from Sunamganj Dis
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Four Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by security agencies along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 500 from an Indo-Bangladesh border in West Khasi Hills District on February 24, reports IBN Live. The four hailed from Sunamganj District of Bangladesh.
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February - 24 
Jammu and Kashmir Home Minister Nasir Aslam Wani informed the State Assembly that 293 persons were held during past two years the State under the Public Safety Act (PSA), IBN Live reported. "Those detained included students and youths involved in the
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Jammu and Kashmir Home Minister Nasir Aslam Wani informed the State Assembly that 293 persons were held during past two years the State under the Public Safety Act (PSA), IBN Live reported. "Those detained included students and youths involved in the summer unrest of 2010," he added. Of those arrested, 268 have been released.
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February - 24 
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is probing the July 13 Mumbai triple blasts case, on February 24 obtained the custody of Haroon Naik and Kanwar Pathrija in connection with the blast at Zaveri Bazaar, reports Outlook India. The duo was p
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Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is probing the July 13 Mumbai triple blasts case, on February 24 obtained the custody of Haroon Naik and Kanwar Pathrija in connection with the blast at Zaveri Bazaar, reports Outlook India. The duo was produced before the Mazgaon magistrate's court in Mumbai, which remanded them to ATS's custody afresh till March 2.
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February - 24 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Gairalung Zeliang of Nagasin village inTamenglong District, was killed in a factional clash with rival NSCN-khole-Kitovi cadres between Bongkolong village and Piellhang
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Gairalung Zeliang of Nagasin village inTamenglong District, was killed in a factional clash with rival NSCN-khole-Kitovi cadres between Bongkolong village and Piellhang village in the District on February 24. Wangtin Naga, Supervisor of the NSCN-K Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) said the incident took place while the NSCN-K cadres were returning back to their respective camp as directed and in response to the appeal of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) to NSCN-K and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to “cease all armed confrontation”.
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February - 24 
SFs arrested a suspected NDFB militant from Kolbari in Baksa District on February 24. Arms and ammunition were seized from him.
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SFs arrested a suspected NDFB militant from Kolbari in Baksa District on February 24. Arms and ammunition were seized from him.
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February - 24 
SFs rescued Biren Hazarika, ‘branch manager’ Brinks Arya India Pvt Ltd, from Nowapara near Lampi in Kamrup (Rural) on February 24, reports The Times of India. Unidentified militants abducted him on February 15. Police sources said that Hazarika was r
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SFs rescued Biren Hazarika, ‘branch manager’ Brinks Arya India Pvt Ltd, from Nowapara near Lampi in Kamrup (Rural) on February 24, reports The Times of India. Unidentified militants abducted him on February 15. Police sources said that Hazarika was rescued when the militants who abducted him were changing their base.
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February - 24 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a woman near the weekly market at Sunabeda in Nuapada District on February 24, reports The Times of India. The woman was identified as Rita Das (25), the daughter of Subal Das, w
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a woman near the weekly market at Sunabeda in Nuapada District on February 24, reports The Times of India. The woman was identified as Rita Das (25), the daughter of Subal Das, who is a Maoist. Sources revealed that she was missing since February 21 and Maoists had reportedly abducted her. Nuapada Superintendent of Police Umashankar Das said: "We are yet to ascertain the reason behind the killing but we know that she is the daughter of Subal Das, who is a Maoist."
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February - 24 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants blasted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in an unsuccessful attempt to blow up a Police vehicle packed with personnel in remote Siju area of South Garo Hills on February 24. The militants p
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants blasted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in an unsuccessful attempt to blow up a Police vehicle packed with personnel in remote Siju area of South Garo Hills on February 24. The militants planted a powerful IED on the side of a road at between Jadigittim and Siju area and detonated the bomb just as a Police gypsy was passing through. The explosion ripped open the side of the road but missed hitting the passing vehicle. A search of the area later revealed a long line of detonation wires and pellets used for packing the explosive.”It was handiwork of GNLA commander Rakkam” said Police from Baghmara.
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February - 24 
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) celebrated its 25th raising day at Hangshing Memorial Football Ground in Lhungtin in Churachandpur District on February 24, reports The Sangai Express
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The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) celebrated its 25th raising day at Hangshing Memorial Football Ground in Lhungtin in Churachandpur District on February 24, reports The Sangai Express
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February - 24 
The State Government on February 24 said over 100 Police Posts in the State have been sanctioned and 20 have been upgraded to Police Stations during the past two years, according to PTI. Of these, the highest number of 13 Police Posts were sanctioned
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The State Government on February 24 said over 100 Police Posts in the State have been sanctioned and 20 have been upgraded to Police Stations during the past two years, according to PTI. Of these, the highest number of 13 Police Posts were sanctioned in Jammu, followed by 12 in Reasi District, 11 in Kishtwar District, and 10 each in Kulgam and Bandipora Districts.
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February - 24 
Under the aegis of Naga Peace Facilitation Committee Delhi (NPFCD), a demonstration was held February 24 at Jantar Mantar in the backdrop of the protracted “political dialogue” between Government of India and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) going on since
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Under the aegis of Naga Peace Facilitation Committee Delhi (NPFCD), a demonstration was held February 24 at Jantar Mantar in the backdrop of the protracted “political dialogue” between Government of India and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) going on since August 1, 1997. NPFCD also submitted a two page memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in reiteration of the demands of the Nagas in Delhi for fruitful solution at the earliest.
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February - 24 
A major part of the Government primary school for boys was destroyed in a bomb blast in Khat Killay area of Swabi District while bomb disposal squad defused another homemade device at the site. However, no casualty was reported.
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A major part of the Government primary school for boys was destroyed in a bomb blast in Khat Killay area of Swabi District while bomb disposal squad defused another homemade device at the site. However, no casualty was reported.
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February - 24 
14 serial blasts occurred across Sindh on the morning of February 25 (today), reported The News. Lengths of railway track were blown up in Bin Qasim town of Karachi District, Nawabshah District, Hyderabad District, Pud Eidan area, Khairpur District a
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14 serial blasts occurred across Sindh on the morning of February 25 (today), reported The News. Lengths of railway track were blown up in Bin Qasim town of Karachi District, Nawabshah District, Hyderabad District, Pud Eidan area, Khairpur District and Ghotki District. According to Police, one person was killed in the Karachi blast.
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February - 24 
At least four Policemen were killed and six others injured when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in a Police Station on Circular Road in Peshawar on February 24, reported Dawn. Peshawar City Police chief Syed Imtiaz Altaf said the bombers bl
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At least four Policemen were killed and six others injured when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in a Police Station on Circular Road in Peshawar on February 24, reported Dawn. Peshawar City Police chief Syed Imtiaz Altaf said the bombers blew themselves up when their attempt to enter the building after hurling grenades was foiled by the Policemen on duty. According to another official, seven grenades and a damaged Kalashnikov rifle were recovered from the place of the attack.
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February - 24 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on February 24 said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had been directed to write to Interpol for issuance of a Red Warrant against General Pervez Musharraf, reports Daily Times. He said the procedure had begun, and
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on February 24 said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had been directed to write to Interpol for issuance of a Red Warrant against General Pervez Musharraf, reports Daily Times. He said the procedure had begun, and the FIA would approach Interpol within a few days for issuance of a Red Warrant to arrest the former military dictator and bring him back to Pakistan to face charges of his alleged involvement in murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
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February - 24 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the latest terrorist attacks in Peshawar were in reprisal for the US drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Addressing a news conference in Peshawar after the su
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the latest terrorist attacks in Peshawar were in reprisal for the US drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Addressing a news conference in Peshawar after the suicide attacks, the minister condemned the terrorist assault but regretted that Pakistan had already warned the US that drone strikes were detrimental to its interests.“The Taliban are currently negotiating with the US and therefore, they should take up the drone attack issue with the Americans instead of carrying out retaliatory strikes in Pakistan,” he said.
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February - 24 
Pakistan's military has agreed to the resumption of the United States' drone strikes against terrorist groups operating on its soil, highly-placed diplomatic sources told The Hindu. The agreement, the sources said, was hammered out by Inter-Services
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Pakistan's military has agreed to the resumption of the United States' drone strikes against terrorist groups operating on its soil, highly-placed diplomatic sources told The Hindu. The agreement, the sources said, was hammered out by Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Shuja Ahmad Pasha and Central Intelligence Agency director David Petraeus at a secret meeting in Doha last month. The pact ends a six-week cessation of operation that began after a November 26, 2011 U.S. airstrike claimed the lives of 24 Pakistani soldiers.
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February - 24 
Police claimed to foil a terror bid by recovering six hand grenades and a huge quantity of other explosives during a raid from a house owned by one Ikramullah Gandapur on February 24 in Dera Ismail Khan District.
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Police claimed to foil a terror bid by recovering six hand grenades and a huge quantity of other explosives during a raid from a house owned by one Ikramullah Gandapur on February 24 in Dera Ismail Khan District.
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February - 24 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 24 appealed to the Afghan Taliban leadership and other Afghan groups, including Hizb-e-Islami (HeI), to participate in an intra-Afghan process for national reconciliation and peace, reports Daily Times. “
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on February 24 appealed to the Afghan Taliban leadership and other Afghan groups, including Hizb-e-Islami (HeI), to participate in an intra-Afghan process for national reconciliation and peace, reports Daily Times. “It is now time to turn a new leaf and open a new chapter in the history of Afghanistan. It is time to now combine the strengths of the Afghan people in a true spirit of our noble religion, Islam, and in accordance with the glorious traditions of Afghans to build peace and bring prosperity to Afghanistan,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “It is our sincere hope that the Afghan Taliban leadership, HeI and all other Afghan political leaders will respond positively to my appeal and agree to enter into direct negotiations in the framework of an intra-Afghan process for reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan”.
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February - 24 
Seven militants and three soldiers were killed when militants attacked troops deployed in Malikdeenkhel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 24.
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Seven militants and three soldiers were killed when militants attacked troops deployed in Malikdeenkhel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 24.
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February - 24 
Sindh High Court issued a notice summoning Musharraf on April 7, 2012 in connection with a case of political violence in Karachi that resulted in the death of at least 50 people on May 12, 2007, reported Indian Express. The bench directed authorities
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Sindh High Court issued a notice summoning Musharraf on April 7, 2012 in connection with a case of political violence in Karachi that resulted in the death of at least 50 people on May 12, 2007, reported Indian Express. The bench directed authorities to get the summons printed in newspapers in London.
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February - 24 
Suspected militant havens in Pakistan could jeopardise the United States (US) strategy in Afghanistan, secret cables exchanged between the US Ambassador in Kabul and his superiors in Washington revealed, reported Express Tribune quoting The Washingto
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Suspected militant havens in Pakistan could jeopardise the United States (US) strategy in Afghanistan, secret cables exchanged between the US Ambassador in Kabul and his superiors in Washington revealed, reported Express Tribune quoting The Washington Post on February 24. According to the report, Ryan C. Crocker, the head of the US diplomatic mission in Afghanistan had sent a secret cable last month, through Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) contacts, instead of usual protocols, warning that the safe havens that insurgent fighters allegedly enjoyed in Pakistan, were failing years of US efforts to place curbs on the likes of the Haqqani Network, and ultimately plans to hand over security responsibilities to an Afghan force.
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February - 24 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed responsibility for the attack. He said that the attack had been carried out by an affiliated group, the Abdullah Azzam Brigade (AAB) to avenge the death of one of its leaders, Badar
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed responsibility for the attack. He said that the attack had been carried out by an affiliated group, the Abdullah Azzam Brigade (AAB) to avenge the death of one of its leaders, Badar Mansoor, in a United States drone strike on Feb 9, 2012.
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February - 24 
The HeI Afghanistan hailed Prime Minister Gilani’s appeal to Taliban and other militant groups to join Afghan peace process. HeI Political Affairs Head Doctor Ghairat Baheer said that his organisation had also proposed intra-Afghan dialogue “which is
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The HeI Afghanistan hailed Prime Minister Gilani’s appeal to Taliban and other militant groups to join Afghan peace process. HeI Political Affairs Head Doctor Ghairat Baheer said that his organisation had also proposed intra-Afghan dialogue “which is the only solution to end the Afghan war”. He said in a statement that HeI wants Afghans to hold talks without any interference from others, adding that Prime Minister Gilani’s statement is similar to the group’s stand. He hoped that other Afghan groups would also give a positive response to the prime minister’s statement.
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February - 24 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), Balochistan Chapter, expressed its strong resentment over deteriorating law and order situation in the province and urged the Government to pay serious attention for retaining peace, reported Daily Time
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), Balochistan Chapter, expressed its strong resentment over deteriorating law and order situation in the province and urged the Government to pay serious attention for retaining peace, reported Daily Times. Addressing a press conference in the Quetta Press Club, HRCP Vice Chairman Tahir Hussain said the province was witnessing sharp rise in the incidents of kidnapping for ransom and highway holdups. “There are frequent incidents of kidnappings but the Government has failed to book a single culprit involved in such incidents,” he told the reporters, adding that a sense of insecurity prevailed in the Hindu community.
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February - 24 
The Supreme Court repeated on February 24 its earlier directive to the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Military Intelligence (MI) to submit their reports on ‘senseless and indiscriminate’ killings in Balochistan, reports Dawn. The three-jud
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The Supreme Court repeated on February 24 its earlier directive to the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Military Intelligence (MI) to submit their reports on ‘senseless and indiscriminate’ killings in Balochistan, reports Dawn. The three-judge bench had taken up a petition of former President of Balochistan High Court Bar Association (BHCBA) Hadi Shakeel on the breakdown of law and order, target killings and rampant cases of kidnapping for ransom in the province.
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February - 24 
Tthe Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and recovered two hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession
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Tthe Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and recovered two hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession during a raid at Allahwala Town in Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi on February 24, reported Daily Times. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, Shakeel Malik alias Mohammad Ali, Hazrat Anees alias Jawwad, Niaz Ullah and Abdul Jalil Anwar. Police further informed that accused also confessed to have carried out the hand grenade attack in Pirabad area of Karachi in 2011.
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February - 24 
Unidentified militants on February 24 blew up a gas pipeline in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti Distrct, disrupting gas supply to the purification plant.
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Unidentified militants on February 24 blew up a gas pipeline in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti Distrct, disrupting gas supply to the purification plant.
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February - 24 
Unidentified militants shot dead an activist of Awami National Party (ANP) identified as Khair Uddin Mehsud (30) near his residence in Hassan Noman Colony within the jurisdiction of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Karachi on February 24, reported Daily
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Unidentified militants shot dead an activist of Awami National Party (ANP) identified as Khair Uddin Mehsud (30) near his residence in Hassan Noman Colony within the jurisdiction of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Karachi on February 24, reported Daily Times. His killing sparked violence as people gathered on main Super Highway to stage protest against the incident. They burnt tyres on the road and blocked it for the vehicular traffic and also set two vehicles on fire. Police detained about half a dozen suspects over disturbing law and order situation.
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February - 24 
While addressing the Balochistan issue is the top most priority of the Government President Asif Ali Zardari said that he was ready to visit the province to hold dialogue with Baloch leaders.
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While addressing the Balochistan issue is the top most priority of the Government President Asif Ali Zardari said that he was ready to visit the province to hold dialogue with Baloch leaders.
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February - 24 
While talking to reporters at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) on February 24, Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership Congressman David Dreier said that Pakistan and United States (US) need to sit together to resolve the
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While talking to reporters at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) on February 24, Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership Congressman David Dreier said that Pakistan and United States (US) need to sit together to resolve the issue of reopening NATO supply line to Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. To a question, Dreier said, "We believe that partnership between the elected representatives of the two countries is very important to further promote bilateral relations." He said the step would help ensure achievement of various goals, like provision of jobs and security, and bringing progress and prosperity to Pakistan. “It is so important for us to do what we can to ensure that people have their voices heard through their elected leaders,” he said.
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February - 24 
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Chhatra Man Singh Gurung directed all division commanders to make preparations for the integration of former UCPN-M combatants in the NA, reports Kantipuronline. In his closing remarks at a two-day conference of the Army b
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Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Chhatra Man Singh Gurung directed all division commanders to make preparations for the integration of former UCPN-M combatants in the NA, reports Kantipuronline. In his closing remarks at a two-day conference of the Army brass at the Army headquarters, Gurung said, "Though the integration process is a political problem, we should offer a substantive contribution to conclude the peace process as per the interim constitution, various agreements and the seven-point agreement and by keeping the Army's norms, values and standards intact."
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February - 24 
Finance Minister Barshaman Pun, who is also the standing committee member of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), on February 24, claimed that UCPN-M combatants would get a post of Brigadier General while being integrated into Nepal
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Finance Minister Barshaman Pun, who is also the standing committee member of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), on February 24, claimed that UCPN-M combatants would get a post of Brigadier General while being integrated into Nepal Army (NA). Pun also said the integration proposal of the NA, which says the combatants can only be given up to the post of Major, should not be criticised as the issues is yet to be agreed among the parties. “The army prepared the proposal based on the instruction of Army Integration Special Committee. So, we should not criticise it,” Pun, who is a member of the committee, added, “Flexibility in age, marital status and education of the combatants is the essence of seven-point agreement.”
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February - 24 
Government and Terai-based armed outfit Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha Party (JTMMP) signed six point agreement during the first round talks held in Lumbini on February 25. The Government agreed to provide security to the leaders and cadres of JTMMP
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Government and Terai-based armed outfit Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha Party (JTMMP) signed six point agreement during the first round talks held in Lumbini on February 25. The Government agreed to provide security to the leaders and cadres of JTMMP and start the process of releasing the cadres of JTMMP who have been imprisoned in various jails. Similarly JTMMP agreed to give up the activities which are prohibited by the existing law of the country and hand over its weapons to the government after reaching agreement with the government in the next round of the talks. The underground armed outfit had announced 'cease fire' on January 30 after the Government invited it for the talks.
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February - 24 
Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai said that integration of the UCPN-M combatants into NA is in the final stages and that it would come to a conclusion in a matter of few days.
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Prime Minister, Baburam Bhattarai said that integration of the UCPN-M combatants into NA is in the final stages and that it would come to a conclusion in a matter of few days.
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February - 24 
The extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh is at the final stage of consideration by the latter, Indian Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on February 24, reports The Daily Star. Bangladesh Home Minister Shahara Khatun also said the
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The extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh is at the final stage of consideration by the latter, Indian Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on February 24, reports The Daily Star. Bangladesh Home Minister Shahara Khatun also said the issue was discussed and the deal would be signed in “near future”.
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February - 24 
Top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia, currently lodged in a Dhaka jail, will be handed over to India by Bangladesh immediately after the legal process involving his deportation is over in Bangladesh, reports The Times of Indi
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Top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia, currently lodged in a Dhaka jail, will be handed over to India by Bangladesh immediately after the legal process involving his deportation is over in Bangladesh, reports The Times of India on February 24. Bangladesh Home Minister Shahara Khatun said her country was committed to hand over the ULFA 'General Secretary', against whom an Interpol red corner notice was pending. Arrested in Bangladesh in 1997 for forging travel documents, 54-year-old Anup Chetia is under detention on completion of his jail term.
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February - 24 
The Sri Lankan delegate, External Affairs Minister Prof G.L Peiris, to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva said that resolving the grievances of Sri Lanka’s communities after the conflict, is an exclusively internal mat
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The Sri Lankan delegate, External Affairs Minister Prof G.L Peiris, to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva said that resolving the grievances of Sri Lanka’s communities after the conflict, is an exclusively internal matter and that the issue could be resolved by Sri Lanka independently reports Daily News. Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) is one of the steps adopted for a domestic approach to resolve this issue. The delegation explained that the LLRC process was opened to the public and that it represented the opinions of diverse population groups within the country.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Bangalwa village in Munger District on February 25, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off Police raided the village and arrested Saheb Manjhi. He was allegedly involved in the kil
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Bangalwa village in Munger District on February 25, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off Police raided the village and arrested Saheb Manjhi. He was allegedly involved in the killing of six tribals at Kareli village in Munger District in 2010.
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February - 25 
A suspected cadre of the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) left a hand grenade wrapped in an old newspaper at the ticket counter of the casualty department of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences on
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A suspected cadre of the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) left a hand grenade wrapped in an old newspaper at the ticket counter of the casualty department of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences on February 25.
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February - 25 
A youth- Harmeet Singh was arrested on February 25 along with FICN having face value of INR 7000 in Moga District, reports IBN Live. Fake notes of INR 500 denomination were recovered from Singh's possession.
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A youth- Harmeet Singh was arrested on February 25 along with FICN having face value of INR 7000 in Moga District, reports IBN Live. Fake notes of INR 500 denomination were recovered from Singh's possession.
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February - 25 
Border Security Force (BSF) claimed to have recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 200000 face value in the denominations of INR 500 notes on February 25 near the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports Punjab News
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Border Security Force (BSF) claimed to have recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 200000 face value in the denominations of INR 500 notes on February 25 near the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports Punjab Newsline. BSF officials further informed that this currency had been printed in Pakistan and kept in the polythene covers along with the border on the government land.
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February - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two Home Guards of the Chhattisgarh Police at a “jan adalat" (people's court) in a forest pocket in Cherpal area under Bijapur District on February 25 for defying their diktat. The dead bodie
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two Home Guards of the Chhattisgarh Police at a “jan adalat" (people's court) in a forest pocket in Cherpal area under Bijapur District on February 25 for defying their diktat. The dead bodies of Moriyam Mangu and Anand Jasba were found on the roadside forest pocket in Cherpal area. Both the Home Guards were missing since January 31 this year. A few leaflets, in which the Maoists said the Home Guards were killed at a "jan adalat" on charges of teaming up with authorities for anti-Maoist drives and also committing offences against the public, were also found along with the bodies. In one of the leaflets, the Maoists have asked youths of the 40,000 square kilometer conflict zone of Bastar region to stay away from joining the Police Force.
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February - 25 
Former Bodoland Liberation Tigers (BLT) militants on February 25 urged the State Government to provide them rehabilitation according to provisions of the 2003 Bodoland .
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Former Bodoland Liberation Tigers (BLT) militants on February 25 urged the State Government to provide them rehabilitation according to provisions of the 2003 Bodoland .
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February - 25 
Police arrested three persons and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth 80000 from their possession in Muradnagar town of Ghaziabad District on February 25. A police team raided a house in Ordinance Factory area and arrested the trio -- D
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Police arrested three persons and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth 80000 from their possession in Muradnagar town of Ghaziabad District on February 25. A police team raided a house in Ordinance Factory area and arrested the trio -- Deepak, Rohit and Rahisuddin -- while they were printing FICNs. A printer and scanner were also seized from them. The fake notes were in denomination of INR 500 and 1000.
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February - 25 
Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of PLA, on February 25, opposed the construction of Tipaimukh dam, saying it would not benefit the people of Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Irengbam Chaoren, president of RPF, in his message to
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Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of PLA, on February 25, opposed the construction of Tipaimukh dam, saying it would not benefit the people of Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Irengbam Chaoren, president of RPF, in his message to the people of Manipur on the occasion of the outfit’s Independence Demand Day, said, “There is no point in reminding about suffering and losses caused by Loktak (power) project. The same thing will happen with Tipaimukh project.” The RPF also expressed concern over large-scale influx of non-Manipuris, which has “affected the demography” of the region. Chaoren described formation of coordination committee (CorCom) by seven militant groups of Manipur a “landmark” and said it would continue its struggle with other groups in Manipur and neighbouring states for a common goal. The CorCom was formed recently and it banned the ruling Congress party from contesting in the January 28 State Assembly election.
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February - 25 
Security Forces on February 25 neutralised a cavernous hideout of the militants in Hari Chuma Forest area of Rajouri District and recovered arms and ammunition, Daily Excelsior reported. The recoveries included two 7.62 mm pistols (Pakistan-made), fo
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Security Forces on February 25 neutralised a cavernous hideout of the militants in Hari Chuma Forest area of Rajouri District and recovered arms and ammunition, Daily Excelsior reported. The recoveries included two 7.62 mm pistols (Pakistan-made), four rusted 7.62 mm pistol magazines, one pouch, iron box and some other items.
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February - 25 
SFs also arrested one cadre belonging to Azad faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Azad) identified as Muhammad Mujibur Rahaman alias Mujib at Nongpok Sekmai Bazar in Thoubal District on February 25.
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SFs also arrested one cadre belonging to Azad faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Azad) identified as Muhammad Mujibur Rahaman alias Mujib at Nongpok Sekmai Bazar in Thoubal District on February 25.
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February - 25 
SFs arrested a militant belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Sanjiv Swargiary, from Salbari in Baksa District. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol along with two rounds of ammunition and two mobile phones from his pos
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SFs arrested a militant belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Sanjiv Swargiary, from Salbari in Baksa District. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol along with two rounds of ammunition and two mobile phones from his possession.
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February - 25 
SFs arrested two suspected ULFA-ATF militants, identified as Kehsav Gogoi and Shofik Gogoi, from Noshdia area of Tinsukia District on February 25, reports Zee News. SFs recovered a 7.65 pistol and two rounds of ammunition.
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SFs arrested two suspected ULFA-ATF militants, identified as Kehsav Gogoi and Shofik Gogoi, from Noshdia area of Tinsukia District on February 25, reports Zee News. SFs recovered a 7.65 pistol and two rounds of ammunition.
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February - 25 
SFs rescued two abducted teachers, identified as Debo Kumar Dutta and Nitu Kalita of Don Bosco Institute, from Bedlangmari area of Kokrajhar town on February 25. Suspected Birsa Commando Force (BCF) militants had abducted the duo on February 23 when
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SFs rescued two abducted teachers, identified as Debo Kumar Dutta and Nitu Kalita of Don Bosco Institute, from Bedlangmari area of Kokrajhar town on February 25. Suspected Birsa Commando Force (BCF) militants had abducted the duo on February 23 when they were returning to their house at Balajan Tinali in Kokrajhar. The abductors took away INR 7,000 from Dutta and INR 21,000 from Kalita, mobile phones and Dutta’s ATM card.
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February - 25 
The cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a schoolboy and his grandfather in Khunti District on February 25, reports Deccan Herald. According to Police
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The cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a schoolboy and his grandfather in Khunti District on February 25, reports Deccan Herald. According to Police, the PLFI cadres attacked the house of B.Y. Toppo, situated in Thunku village in the District, around 45 kilometers from Ranchi early on February 25. The PLFI cadres killed the two of them and set their house on fire.
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February - 25 
The Maoists buried alive a sarpanch (village head) at Kosnar under Gangalur Police limits in Bijapur District for guiding a team of State Government officials to his village for enumeration of farmers, reports Deccan Chronicle. The Kosnar sarpanch Ku
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The Maoists buried alive a sarpanch (village head) at Kosnar under Gangalur Police limits in Bijapur District for guiding a team of State Government officials to his village for enumeration of farmers, reports Deccan Chronicle. The Kosnar sarpanch Kutem Siku (58), and his wife Gudri Bai (51), were abducted from their village early on February 25 and later produced before a people's court set up by the Maoists in the nearby forest. The court indicted them for helping the officials and ordered execution of the sarpanch and assaulting of his wife. “The Naxals first hanged my husband from a tree. The rebels later buried him alive when they found him still breathing after he was lowered to the ground”, Gudri, who was assaulted by the Maoists, told before the Police later while narrating the incident.
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February - 25 
Two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres, identified as Thenhen and Laljui Neihsial, were arrested from Monbong village of Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East District. Extortion notes, receipts and rubber stamps of UTLA have been recovered fr
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Two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres, identified as Thenhen and Laljui Neihsial, were arrested from Monbong village of Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East District. Extortion notes, receipts and rubber stamps of UTLA have been recovered from the duo.
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February - 25 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) celebrated its first raising day in Tamenglong District on February 25, reports The Sangai Express. Speaking at the occasion, ‘chairman’ Kamson asked the gathering to take the raising day of ZUF as the birthday of Zelia
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) celebrated its first raising day in Tamenglong District on February 25, reports The Sangai Express. Speaking at the occasion, ‘chairman’ Kamson asked the gathering to take the raising day of ZUF as the birthday of Zeliangrong heroes. Kamson stated that ZUF is not a breakaway faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). He also said that ZUF has not come under any form of agreement with Government of India or Government of Manipur. The ZUF was set up to protect the land and resources of Zeliangrong and kindred tribes.
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February - 25 
All the cases filed against Baloch leaders have been quashed. According to notification issued to Balochistan Government as well as province’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Commissioner Quetta, cases lodged against Brahamdagh Bugti, Harbyar M
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All the cases filed against Baloch leaders have been quashed. According to notification issued to Balochistan Government as well as province’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Commissioner Quetta, cases lodged against Brahamdagh Bugti, Harbyar Marri, and Akhtar Mengal stand null & void.
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February - 25 
Four men who had been missing for the past few months were released by their captors and according to some sources, reached their home on the night of February 25, reported Dawn. Unconfirmed reports, however, put the number of freed men at 10. “We ha
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Four men who had been missing for the past few months were released by their captors and according to some sources, reached their home on the night of February 25, reported Dawn. Unconfirmed reports, however, put the number of freed men at 10. “We have information about the release of 10 missing persons, but the officials concerned have not shared the report in this regard,” an official of the Balochistan Government told the media. Nasrullah Baloch, a spokesman for The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons, said that intelligence officials had taken away the four persons, all of whom hailed from Makran division.
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February - 25 
Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Liaquat Baloch blamed the political leadership and Army for the Balochistan crisis, which he said has reached the point of no return, reports Express Tribune. “Practical steps are to be taken to address the Ba
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Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Liaquat Baloch blamed the political leadership and Army for the Balochistan crisis, which he said has reached the point of no return, reports Express Tribune. “Practical steps are to be taken to address the Balochistan issue and we believe the incumbent Government has no solution for this problem,” he said, adding, “Enforced disappearances and discovery of mutilated bodies in the province have fuelled the already deteriorating situation. This discriminatory attitude should end immediately otherwise the consequences will be dangerous.”
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February - 25 
Political administration arrested 21 members of Mangal tribe in Kurram Agency after rocket attack on Piwar area. Militants had fired rockets on Piwar area near the Afghan border on the night of February 25. One of the rockets hit a residential compou
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Political administration arrested 21 members of Mangal tribe in Kurram Agency after rocket attack on Piwar area. Militants had fired rockets on Piwar area near the Afghan border on the night of February 25. One of the rockets hit a residential compound but the inmates remained unhurt.
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February - 25 
Three children and a woman were killed while two women received injuries when a mortar shell fell on a house in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on February 25.
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Three children and a woman were killed while two women received injuries when a mortar shell fell on a house in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on February 25.
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February - 25 
Three gas pipelines were blown up in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on February 25, disrupting gas supply to purification plant, Daily Times reported. According to official sources, unidentified militants planted explosive materials along thr
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Three gas pipelines were blown up in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on February 25, disrupting gas supply to purification plant, Daily Times reported. According to official sources, unidentified militants planted explosive materials along three gas pipelines, which were supplying gas to the purification plant and detonated it with a remote control. As result, the gas pipelines were blown up and gas supply to the plant was suspended. “Three gas pipelines were blown up in Pirkoh area,” an official from Dera Bugti confirmed.
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February - 25 
Nearly 8,000 people, including 550 children below the age of 10, were killed in the Northern area during a final offensive to crush Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009, the census department said on February 25, The Hindu reports. Ano
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Nearly 8,000 people, including 550 children below the age of 10, were killed in the Northern area during a final offensive to crush Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009, the census department said on February 25, The Hindu reports. Another 6,350 people went missing, the department said in an 80-page report. The report described the 7,934 deaths in the Northern Province in 2009 as being due to “extraordinary circumstances”, but did not identify those responsible or whether Tiger combatants were included in the statistics. The census report said 6,858 people were killed in the first five months of 2009 when fighting peaked just before the military claimed victory in its no-holds-barred offensive. The census did not cover Security Forces killed in the war zone, but the military had previously said 6,000 personnel were killed in the final stages of the war. The department had carried out the census between June and August 2011, but disclosed the figures only over the weekend. The figures are in stark contrast to estimates by international rights groups, which say up to 40,000 civilians perished in the final months of the civil war and have heavily criticised Sri Lanka's treatment of civilians.
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February - 26 
Acting on the recommendations of Working Group- I, the State Government notified the policy and procedure for the return of ex-militants vide Govt Order No. Home 13769 (ISA) of 2010 dated November 23, 2010. Omar disclosed that his Government till now
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Acting on the recommendations of Working Group- I, the State Government notified the policy and procedure for the return of ex-militants vide Govt Order No. Home 13769 (ISA) of 2010 dated November 23, 2010. Omar disclosed that his Government till now has received 1034 applications on behalf of the persons presently in PoK, who intend to return under Rehabilitation Policy. Out of these applications, 67 cases have been recommended, the decision on which is awaited. The rest of the applications are being scrutinized, the Chief Minister added.
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February - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 25 said that rehabilitation of Kashmiri youth who went across the Line of Control (LoC) for arms training or being lured for money, will not suit to the neighboring country (Pakistan) and authorities there may
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 25 said that rehabilitation of Kashmiri youth who went across the Line of Control (LoC) for arms training or being lured for money, will not suit to the neighboring country (Pakistan) and authorities there may try to sabotage the policy and plan of the State and the Union Government. However, sincere efforts are being made by his Government to bring back the youth from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and now want to return to their homes without gun and willing to lead a peaceful and dignified life.
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February - 26 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat is looming large on the rescheduled polls for the Zilla Parishad (District-level local Self-Government Institution) and Panchayat Samiti (block-level Self-Government Institution) in Korchi taluka (a
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat is looming large on the rescheduled polls for the Zilla Parishad (District-level local Self-Government Institution) and Panchayat Samiti (block-level Self-Government Institution) in Korchi taluka (administrative sub-unit) of the highly sensitive Gadchiroli District. Some candidates have reportedly got threatening letters from Maoists asking them not to contest the polls. On the other hand, the District and Police administration are motivating some persons to file nominations. A large numbers of Security Forces (SFs) have been deployed in the taluka, which has adjoining forested regions of Dewri in Gondia and Balaghat of Madhya Pradesh, considered as highly sensitive due to Maoist presence.
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February - 26 
February 26 that the increasing number of villagers in the border areas of Rajasthan acting as spies for Pakistan has compounded problems for security agencies. The villagers are being lured or forced to turn into spies by the Inter-Services Intellig
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February 26 that the increasing number of villagers in the border areas of Rajasthan acting as spies for Pakistan has compounded problems for security agencies. The villagers are being lured or forced to turn into spies by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) when they go to meet their relatives in Pakistan. The revelation came to the fore during interrogation of three Rajasthan residents, Allahbux, Majid and Gulam Rasool, who were caught at Ganganagar and Amritsar recently for spying for Pakistan. They claimed that a spy named Jafria Chuda and three other persons, deported to Pakistan from India in 2011, lured them into it. ISI is using several Pakistani spies like Jafria Chuda to make Indian passengers their resident agents. Spies Allahbux, Majid and Gulam Rasool during interrogation confirmed this. Jafria had given INR 50000 to Gulam Rasool for spying, sources said. Sources said that ISI is threatening Pakistani residents to blackmail their Indian relatives to spy for Pakistan and threaten them with dire consequences if they refuse. Also, Indian passengers are being harassed there in the name of interrogation.
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February - 26 
February 26 that the Indian Navy's action against the Somalian pirates off the Gulf of Aden has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area for merchant ships. "Many ships have been taking the route off the Indian coast after t
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February 26 that the Indian Navy's action against the Somalian pirates off the Gulf of Aden has resulted in the seas on the Indian side being declared a safe area for merchant ships. "Many ships have been taking the route off the Indian coast after the Indian Navy's strong action against the Somalian pirates," said Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director- International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC). Captain Mukundan said that there have not been any incidents of Somali type hijacking in Indian territorial waters though in the last year (2011), 450 crew members have been taken hostage in Somali hijackings of 28 vessels. The IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre has been monitoring piracy worldwide since 1991.
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February - 26 
Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said the LeT, which had been finished in Kishtwar, was being revived by the slain militants but with their killing the outfit has once again been wiped out in the District. However, seven militants of
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Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said the LeT, which had been finished in Kishtwar, was being revived by the slain militants but with their killing the outfit has once again been wiped out in the District. However, seven militants of other outfits are still active in the District. The IGP said both the militants had met in jail after their arrest where they conspired to revive the LeT outfit. In another context he asserted that there was zero infiltration in 2011.
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