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February - 1 
According to the news agency ANI, a militant’s hideout was neutralized and huge quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from Gursai area in Poonch District on February 1. The recovered ammunition included six under barrel grenade launche
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According to the news agency ANI, a militant’s hideout was neutralized and huge quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from Gursai area in Poonch District on February 1. The recovered ammunition included six under barrel grenade launchers (UBGL), grenades, two batteries, one AK magazine, 45 AK rounds and some accessories of explosive. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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February - 1 
An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 round
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An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 rounds from the spot.
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February - 1 
Army detected and defused five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Shikari Top village in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a search operation recovered four IEDs, weighing one kg, with detonators in
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Army detected and defused five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Shikari Top village in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a search operation recovered four IEDs, weighing one kg, with detonators in metallic cylinders and one IED, weighing 500 grams.
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February - 1 
Indian Air Force (IAF) has now decided to deploy four Garud commandos on each of its helicopters undertaking logistical duties in the ongoing anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Times of India on February 2. IAF
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Indian Air Force (IAF) has now decided to deploy four Garud commandos on each of its helicopters undertaking logistical duties in the ongoing anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Times of India on February 2. IAF is also planning to complain to the Union Home Ministry about the "failure" of the Police forces to "sanitize" the required 1.5-km area around the helipad since helicopters are the most vulnerable while taking off and landing.
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Police in Bargarh District busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing unit in Barpali town on February 1, and arrested three persons, identified as Ram Bhagat Suna, Sushil Chhatar and Khageswar Sahu and seized a computer, a colour printe
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Police in Bargarh District busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing unit in Barpali town on February 1, and arrested three persons, identified as Ram Bhagat Suna, Sushil Chhatar and Khageswar Sahu and seized a computer, a colour printer and other materials used to print FICN, reports The Times of India. They also seized FICN having a face value of INR 34,300 in INR 500 and INR 100 denominations.
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SF) seized 2 empty rounds and 1 live round of AK-47 from a bag of walnuts during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reported Kashmir Times. The package was sent by a Pakistani trad
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Security Forces (SF) seized 2 empty rounds and 1 live round of AK-47 from a bag of walnuts during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reported Kashmir Times. The package was sent by a Pakistani trader Zaffar to Dewan Trader Poonch based in Poonch District. As reported earlier, seized 15 AK rounds were recovered from a bag of walnut which was to be delivered to the same trader in Poonch District.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Hurwa forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 1 and recovered the body with arms and ammunition, reports The Telegraph. Around 2.30 pm, District Armed Pol
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Hurwa forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 1 and recovered the body with arms and ammunition, reports The Telegraph. Around 2.30 pm, District Armed Police and the 94th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raided Hurwa forest in Arki Police Station area, based on a tip-off about the presence of around 12 Maoist cadres. Commenting on the incident, Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Tamilvanan said, “The rebel has been identified as 24-year-old Binda Pahan, who was wanted in two cases. As many as 15 rounds of ammunition have also been recovered.” The Maoist was a close aide of notorious ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, adds The Times of India.
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on February 1 asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Police would take all measures to maintain complete and lasting peace in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. He said that various measures have been taken
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on February 1 asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Police would take all measures to maintain complete and lasting peace in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. He said that various measures have been taken to strengthen the police-public relations. He further observed, “...we have to work with more consciousness and sincerity to keep the trust of the people they have pinned with the force”
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The Sangai Express reports that after signing the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of Mizoram for six months, the Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D), on February 1, has said that at least two round of talks will be held
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The Sangai Express reports that after signing the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of Mizoram for six months, the Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D), on February 1, has said that at least two round of talks will be held with the Government during this six-month period. On January 31, the HPC-D publicity secretary, John F Hmar informed Newmai News Network that both the Hmar outfit and the Mizoram Government had agreed and signed nine-points 'ground rules' for implementation of SoO between the Government of Mizoram and the outfit which initially will be for a period of six months effective from January 31, 2013, and which may be extended by mutual consent. "The two parties also mutually agreed to hold at least two rounds of peace talks for a political solution during 6 months SoO period," John F Hmar disclosed. According to the HPC-D leader, the ground rules for implementation of SoO between the Government of Mizoram and the HPC-D was signed by representatives of the Mizoram Government and the outfit at the State Guest House, Aizawl (Mizoram) after an exchange of views to initiate a peace dialogue in the common interest of finding a permanent political solutions to the Hmar political issues in Mizoram. It can be noted here that since 1986, the Hmars has been demanding for the creation of Hmar Autonomous District (ADC) in Mizoram. In spite of the Peace Accord that was inked between the Government of Mizoram and the Hmar people, there was no concrete solution to address and redress the rights of the Hmar People.
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February - 1 
A bank employee affiliated with labour wing of MQM, Mudassir (32), was killed while other, Wajahat Hussain (35) was injured in an armed attack at Sohrab Goth Bridge within the precincts of Yusuf Plaza Police Station.
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A bank employee affiliated with labour wing of MQM, Mudassir (32), was killed while other, Wajahat Hussain (35) was injured in an armed attack at Sohrab Goth Bridge within the precincts of Yusuf Plaza Police Station.
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February - 1 
A man, identified as Syed Ali Hasan Naqvi (48), was shot dead near Bismillah Bakery in Korangi within the remit of the Awami Colony Police Station.
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A man, identified as Syed Ali Hasan Naqvi (48), was shot dead near Bismillah Bakery in Korangi within the remit of the Awami Colony Police Station.
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February - 1 
A man, identified as Syed Ali Mehdi Zaidi (35), was shot dead in Liaquatabad, Dakkhana, reports Dawn
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A man, identified as Syed Ali Mehdi Zaidi (35), was shot dead in Liaquatabad, Dakkhana, reports Dawn
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February - 1 
A man, Mohammad Yasir (22), was killed in the Ranchhore Line area within the remit of the Nabi Bakhsh Police Station. A Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) statement said that the victim was a son of a senior party worker, Farooq Ghanchi.
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A man, Mohammad Yasir (22), was killed in the Ranchhore Line area within the remit of the Nabi Bakhsh Police Station. A Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) statement said that the victim was a son of a senior party worker, Farooq Ghanchi.
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February - 1 
A partial wheel jams and shutter-down strike was observed in different towns and cities of Balochistan on the call of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and National Awami Party-Awami against the imposition of Governor’s rule in the province, reports Daily Tim
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A partial wheel jams and shutter-down strike was observed in different towns and cities of Balochistan on the call of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and National Awami Party-Awami against the imposition of Governor’s rule in the province, reports Daily Times. According to the details, the sacked coalition parties Balochistan National Party Awami (BNP-A) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) resented the Governor’s rule in Balochistan and called a shutter-down and wheel jam strike across all districts of the province. The shutter-down strike seemed somewhat successful in the provincial capital where the roads presented a deserted look during the early hours of the day, as vehicular traffic remained thin.
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February - 1 
A Police patrol narrowly escaped an explosion in the morning in Shinwari Town in Paharipura area of provincial capital, Peshawar, reports Dawn. An official of Paharipura Police Station said an explosive device fitted to a timer and planted by a road
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A Police patrol narrowly escaped an explosion in the morning in Shinwari Town in Paharipura area of provincial capital, Peshawar, reports Dawn. An official of Paharipura Police Station said an explosive device fitted to a timer and planted by a road went off at around 6am shortly after a Police patrol van passed by. The explosive device weighed around 500 grammes and was packed in a canister.
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February - 1 
At least six persons, including two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February1, reports Daily Times. A joint in-charge of MQM, Nayyar (23), was sho
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At least six persons, including two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February1, reports Daily Times. A joint in-charge of MQM, Nayyar (23), was shot dead in sector 11/1-2, Orangi Town near Rehmat Chowk within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station.
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February - 1 
Eleven members of the Kamarkhel Peace Committee were killed as clashes with Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants intensified in the Lakai Sar, Madai and Tor Lagad areas of Takhtakai in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (F
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Eleven members of the Kamarkhel Peace Committee were killed as clashes with Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants intensified in the Lakai Sar, Madai and Tor Lagad areas of Takhtakai in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 1, reports Dawn. The day-long clashes left 11 peace committee members dead and several others injured. However, the peace committee members were able to keep the LI men at bay. The LI men torched a number of houses they had captured in parts of the Takhtakai areas and made bunkers in others.
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February - 1 
Police and Rangers arrested at least 20 suspected militants from Orangi Town, Baldia Town and Chanesar Goth on February 1.
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Police and Rangers arrested at least 20 suspected militants from Orangi Town, Baldia Town and Chanesar Goth on February 1.
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a would-be bomber along with his handler and recovered explosive material during a check-up at Yakaghund Checkpost in Mohmand Agency, reports The News. The sources said acting on a tip-off, the personnel of the Mohmand
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a would-be bomber along with his handler and recovered explosive material during a check-up at Yakaghund Checkpost in Mohmand Agency, reports The News. The sources said acting on a tip-off, the personnel of the Mohmand Rifles stopped a passenger coach on Yakaghund Checkpost. On thorough search, the law-enforcement agencies arrested a would-be suicide and his handler.
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February - 1 
Security Forces neutralised a mortar shell in Shadheri area under the Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District. This was the fifth mortar shell found in the area.
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Security Forces neutralised a mortar shell in Shadheri area under the Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District. This was the fifth mortar shell found in the area.
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February - 1 
Six militants were killed when a mortar shell fired by NATO and Afghan troops from across the border hit a bunker in Zeba Ghar area near Angoor Adda, some 60km from Wana, in South Waziristan Agency. Sources said 30 shells had been fired from Macha Da
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Six militants were killed when a mortar shell fired by NATO and Afghan troops from across the border hit a bunker in Zeba Ghar area near Angoor Adda, some 60km from Wana, in South Waziristan Agency. Sources said 30 shells had been fired from Macha Dad camp across the border in Afghanistan. One shell hit the bunker, killing six militants and injuring three others. They belonged to Maulvi Nazir fraction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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February - 1 
The body of an unidentified man was found in the Bin Qasim area within the remit of the Sukkan Police Station.
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The body of an unidentified man was found in the Bin Qasim area within the remit of the Sukkan Police Station.
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February - 1 
The bullet-riddled body of a militant was found in Jandola area of Frontier Region (FR) Tank. He was identified as Hikmat Bittani, a member of the group headed by ‘Commander’ Turkistan.
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The bullet-riddled body of a militant was found in Jandola area of Frontier Region (FR) Tank. He was identified as Hikmat Bittani, a member of the group headed by ‘Commander’ Turkistan.
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February - 1 
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on February 1 accused the Government of having failed to act against abuses committed by security and intelligence agencies which are letting extremist groups to attack religious minorities, reports Dawn. “The authorities
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on February 1 accused the Government of having failed to act against abuses committed by security and intelligence agencies which are letting extremist groups to attack religious minorities, reports Dawn. “The authorities did little to address attacks against journalists and human rights defenders, and committed serious abuses in counter-terrorism operations,” the HRW said in a report. Pakistan had a turbulent year in 2012, with the judicial ouster of Yousuf Raza Gilani from the premiership, attacks on civilians by militant groups, growing electricity shortages, rising food and fuel prices, and “continuing political dominance by the military, which operates with almost complete impunity”. The religious minorities continued to face insecurity and persecution and the Government failed to provide protection to them or to hold extremists accountable. “Pakistan’s human rights crisis worsened markedly in 2012 with religious minorities bearing the brunt of killings and repression,” said Ali Dayan Hasan, Pakistan Director of Human Rights Watch.
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February - 1 
The United States (US) will have to keep up an open-ended drone war against al Qaeda militants in Pakistan and elsewhere to prevent another terror attack on America, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said on February 1, reports Dawn. The assassination o
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The United States (US) will have to keep up an open-ended drone war against al Qaeda militants in Pakistan and elsewhere to prevent another terror attack on America, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said on February 1, reports Dawn. The assassination of al Qaeda figures in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia with unmanned, robotic aircraft has provoked widespread criticism from human rights groups and some US allies, but Panetta said the US campaign has been effective. Asked if the CIA “targeted killings” should be curtailed in coming years, Panetta told AFP in an interview that there was still a need to continue the drone strikes more than a decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001. “I think it depends on the nature of the threat that we’re confronting. We are in a war. We’re in a war on terrorism and we’ve been in that war since 9/11. “The whole purpose of our operations were aimed at those who attacked this country and killed 3,000 innocent people in New York as well as 200 people here at the Pentagon,” added Panetta.
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February - 1 
Twenty-eight Shia persons were killed and 46 others injured when a suicide bomber struck outside a mosque just after the Friday prayers in Pat Bazaar in Hangu Town (Hangu District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports The News. The officials
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Twenty-eight Shia persons were killed and 46 others injured when a suicide bomber struck outside a mosque just after the Friday prayers in Pat Bazaar in Hangu Town (Hangu District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports The News. The officials of the bomb disposal unit (BDU) confirmed that it was a suicide attack. “We have recovered the head and legs of the suicide bomber from the spot. Also, a mechanical trigger was recovered from there,” Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the BDU Shafqat Malik said. He added that around six kilograms of explosives along with pellets were used in the blast to cause more casualties. Hangu has a mixed population of Sunnis and Shias and there has been occasional sectarian strife in the city and also Hangu District. The situation in the adjoining Orakzai and Kurram tribal agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) also has an impact on Hangu.
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February - 1 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured when a convoy of a Qatari royal dignitary came under attack in Mirani dam area of Kech District on February1, reports Dawn. Gwaram Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), claimed respo
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured when a convoy of a Qatari royal dignitary came under attack in Mirani dam area of Kech District on February1, reports Dawn. Gwaram Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), claimed responsibility for the attack and said that FC personnel were its target and not the royal family’s convoy.
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February - 1 
Unidentified militants hurled two explosives into the Badaber Police Station in the night, which didn’t go off, reports The News. Police called the BDU experts who neutralised the explosives.
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Unidentified militants hurled two explosives into the Badaber Police Station in the night, which didn’t go off, reports The News. Police called the BDU experts who neutralised the explosives.
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February - 1 
Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on February 1 (today), said that the opposition parties have waged a nation-wide movement to fight the "totalitarian ambitions" of the ruling UCPN-M. Khanal sai
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on February 1 (today), said that the opposition parties have waged a nation-wide movement to fight the "totalitarian ambitions" of the ruling UCPN-M. Khanal said that the protest movement being organised by the opposition parties was solely meant to fight the growing Maoist totalitarianism and establish peace and harmony in the country. He also blamed the ruling alliance of shutting the doors to a meaningful dialogue to end the political crisis facing the country.
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February - 1 
Bangladesh human rights defender, Odhikar in its review of human rights monitoring report for the first 31 days of 2013 on February 1, said that a total of 17 people were killed and 1643 others were injured in political violence in January in 27 inci
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Bangladesh human rights defender, Odhikar in its review of human rights monitoring report for the first 31 days of 2013 on February 1, said that a total of 17 people were killed and 1643 others were injured in political violence in January in 27 incidents, reports The Independent. It was a rollover of political violence and criminalization of politics, which had claimed 775 lives from 2009-12, the trend continues at the beginning of the New Year in 2013 due to internal conflict of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) cadres and incidents of attacks on teachers, students and opponents. On the other hand, activists of the ICS took a destructive position in the name of political programmes, including hartal across the country and attacked police, while protesting the trials of JeI leaders in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
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February - 1 
Police arrested seven leaders and cadres JeI-ICS from a building housing a private college at Gulshan town in Dhaka District on February 1 while they were holding a “secret meeting on subversive activities against the Government”, reports The Daily S
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Police arrested seven leaders and cadres JeI-ICS from a building housing a private college at Gulshan town in Dhaka District on February 1 while they were holding a “secret meeting on subversive activities against the Government”, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are identified as Hedayet Ullah, Sagir Ahmed and Abdul Mannan (leaders); and Saleh Ahmed, Mostafizur Rahman, Abdul Mannan, and Kobir Ahmed (Cadres).
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The Police arrested 32 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres from different parts of the Bogra town of Bogra District on February 1 on charge of their involvement in the violence during the hartal (shut down) on January 31 in the t
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The Police arrested 32 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres from different parts of the Bogra town of Bogra District on February 1 on charge of their involvement in the violence during the hartal (shut down) on January 31 in the town, reports UNBConnect. Police also filed two cases against 2400 cadres of JeI-ICS over violence during the hartal in the town.
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February - 1 
Sri Lanka Army on February 1 facilitated a group of Internally Displaced People (IDP) of Sampur town in the Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province to revisit their village, reports Colombo Page. The 224 brigade of Sri Lanka Army provided facili
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Sri Lanka Army on February 1 facilitated a group of Internally Displaced People (IDP) of Sampur town in the Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province to revisit their village, reports Colombo Page. The 224 brigade of Sri Lanka Army provided facilities to the villagers to revisit their homes in the High Security Zone and 138 families of the Navarathnapuram village visited their old houses which were in dilapidated conditions. Sampur town, located in close vicinity to the Trincomalee harbor was under the control of the Tamil Tiger terrorists Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) until the Army recaptured the area in September 2006. Five villages of the Sampur town are still under the Army High Security Zone.
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February - 1 
The Sri Lankan Government continued its assault on civil society and failed to take meaningful steps towards accountability for war crimes during the country’s armed conflict that ended in 2009, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2013
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The Sri Lankan Government continued its assault on civil society and failed to take meaningful steps towards accountability for war crimes during the country’s armed conflict that ended in 2009, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2013 released on February 1, reports Daily Mirror. In its 665-page report, HRW assessed progress on human rights during the past year in more than 90 countries, including an analysis of the aftermath of the Arab Spring. There was no fundamental progress on key human rights issues in Sri Lanka over the past year, HRW said. Overly broad detention powers remained in place under various laws and regulations, leaving several thousand people detained without charge. State Security Forces (SFs) committed arbitrary arrests and torture, including sexual assault, against ethnic minority Tamils. Repatriated Tamils allegedly linked to the defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were at particular risk, HRW research found. While the Tamil population in the north benefitted from greater access by humanitarian groups, the military presence kept living conditions from being normalized.
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February - 2 
Agitating Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has warned the State Government of re-launching its suspended public blockade in 'Kuki areas' if the Government fails to hold political dialogue with Kuki militants at the earliest, reports The Times of In
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Agitating Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has warned the State Government of re-launching its suspended public blockade in 'Kuki areas' if the Government fails to hold political dialogue with Kuki militants at the earliest, reports The Times of India on February 3. In pursuit of its demand for creation of a separate Kuki State within Manipur, the committee has been imposing a public blockade in 'Kuki inhabited areas' in the State for several days off and on since November 17, 2012.
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February - 2 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) came down heavily on State Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das for accusing the Bodos in his affidavit submitted to the Gauhati High Court, of instigating the riots in lower Assam Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) came down heavily on State Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das for accusing the Bodos in his affidavit submitted to the Gauhati High Court, of instigating the riots in lower Assam Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri in 2012.
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February - 2 
Bihar Police have changed their operational strategy to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gaya District of Bihar. Now instead of engaging the Maoists in Chakarbanda forest, on the border of Aurangabad and Gaya Districts, and
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Bihar Police have changed their operational strategy to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gaya District of Bihar. Now instead of engaging the Maoists in Chakarbanda forest, on the border of Aurangabad and Gaya Districts, and then retreat to their base, the Police would set up their base at strategic locations to not only encircle the forest but also help in dominating the area. About 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed in the area. The change in strategy is attributed to heavy casualties suffered by the Security Forces during the earlier operations.
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February - 2 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, on February 2, reports post.jagran.com. Commenting on the matter, a Police
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, on February 2, reports post.jagran.com. Commenting on the matter, a Police official said "Those arrested have been identified as Madded range ‘committee commander’ Pottam Babu (25), Madded ‘area commander’ Mandra Nagesh (27), Wasam Suresh (27) and Paaret Chandraiya (40)." Pottam Babu and Nagesh were carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 and INR 10,000, respectively, on their head. A number of detonators, cartridges, tiffin bomb, explosives and Maoist literature were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 2 
From now on, road projects, a soft target of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), will be brought under the surveillance of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Saranda forest (West Singhbhum District) region, The Telegraph on February 3 reported. The deci
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From now on, road projects, a soft target of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), will be brought under the surveillance of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Saranda forest (West Singhbhum District) region, The Telegraph on February 3 reported. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting between West Singhbhum District Administration and the CRPF brass recently. According to a source, the paramilitary personnel were being roped in to speed up construction of roads, several of which are to be laid deep inside the jungles. For this, a separate unit of the force will be commissioned.
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February - 2 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on February 2 stormed Williamnagar District jail where they shot dead the assistant jailor and injured a warder in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. “GNLA cadres entered Williamnagar distr
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on February 2 stormed Williamnagar District jail where they shot dead the assistant jailor and injured a warder in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. “GNLA cadres entered Williamnagar district jail and shot dead assistant jailor Neil Warjri. The warder Sharai Sing Thabah was seriously injured in the jail compound near the gate,” East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Mantri said from New Delhi.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports on February 3 that the proscribed United People’s Party Kangleipak (UPPK) has in a press statement announced its new functionaries filling up the post left empty after several leaders deserted the outfit. It has further clarified
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Kanglaonline reports on February 3 that the proscribed United People’s Party Kangleipak (UPPK) has in a press statement announced its new functionaries filling up the post left empty after several leaders deserted the outfit. It has further clarified that the outfit will not enter into any ceasefire or peace talks with the Indian Government. According to the statement, its new functionaries are acting ‘chairman’ Lemba as ‘general secretary’ and ‘home secretary’; Poirei Mangang as ‘deputy finance secretary cum deputy external affairs secretary’, Konthou as ‘defence secretary’, ‘chief of army staff’; Lakpa as ‘deputy organizational secretary’ and ‘Major’ America as ‘information and publicity officer’. UPPK has further asked the deserters to stop at once if the report about their joining hands with the Security Forces is true and if they fail to do so than the UPPK will not be able to pardon them.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nung
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Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nungba Police Station, said a source. The gun fight occurred between SK Thadou faction and Robert faction of the UTLA. According to a source, the two killed have been identified as Thangminlun of SK Thadou faction and Lalgou of Robert faction.
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February - 2 
Manipur Police, on February 2, sent additional personnel from its elite force Manipur Police Commando in Manipur’s border town Moreh (Chandel District) at the international border with Myanmar as intelligence inputs warns of clash among the undergrou
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Manipur Police, on February 2, sent additional personnel from its elite force Manipur Police Commando in Manipur’s border town Moreh (Chandel District) at the international border with Myanmar as intelligence inputs warns of clash among the underground groups, reports Nagaland Post. Intelligence inputs indicated that there were high possibilities of clash between cadres of UPPK and other constituents of Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven underground outfits operating in Manipur after the former was ousted from the committee, particularly in Moreh and international border line.
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February - 2 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants have issued extortion demands in Khowai District, reports Tripurainfo on February 3. A letter bearing the letterhead of NLFT reached Training–in-charge of Digvijay Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Chebri t
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants have issued extortion demands in Khowai District, reports Tripurainfo on February 3. A letter bearing the letterhead of NLFT reached Training–in-charge of Digvijay Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Chebri through India Post. The letter says that NLFT has demanded INR 500,000 lakhs from the KVK official failing the insurgent group has threatened to resort to violent measures.
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February - 2 
Police on February 2 recovered four can bombs containing about 15 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a farm house of a local farmer in West Bokaro Police Station of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. West Boka
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Police on February 2 recovered four can bombs containing about 15 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a farm house of a local farmer in West Bokaro Police Station of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. West Bokaro Officer-in-Charge (OC) Balmeeki Singh said that following a tip-off about movement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and storage of huge cache of explosives for triggering landmines, Police conducted raids in the farmhouse in the dense forest and recovered the explosives. "The explosives are believed to be stored by the Maoists. A bomb disposal squad had to be called in to defuse the explosive," Singh said, adding that Police also recovered 14 detonators, 11 gelatin sticks, 100 metres of wire, which would have been used to connect the explosives for a high intensity explosion. Police also recovered iron tools that would be used in digging out the land for planting landmines.
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February - 2 
Ramadhar Singh, Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Chapi Panchayat under Sherghati Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar, was released by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in t
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Ramadhar Singh, Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Chapi Panchayat under Sherghati Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar, was released by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the night of February 2, reports The Times of India. The Maoists did not cause any harm to the Sarpanch who remained in captivity for two days. According to sources, the Sarpanch was ‘tried’ in a Jan Adalat (Maoist Kangaroo Court) before being let off.
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February - 2 
Runikhata residents caught one Jaiklong Basumatary alias Biren for demanding money from local people posing as an NDFB cadre and handed him over to the Police in Bongaigaon District. He confessed to making the demands and named two accomplices, who w
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Runikhata residents caught one Jaiklong Basumatary alias Biren for demanding money from local people posing as an NDFB cadre and handed him over to the Police in Bongaigaon District. He confessed to making the demands and named two accomplices, who were later arrested from Bhurdalang.
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February - 2 
SFs arrested a suspected cadre of I.K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Mithisat Narzary (22), from Aipoali in Bengtol area under Chirang District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Police said he had demanded m
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SFs arrested a suspected cadre of I.K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Mithisat Narzary (22), from Aipoali in Bengtol area under Chirang District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Police said he had demanded money from a senior officer in the District.
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February - 2 
Six persons were arrested from Abids locality in Hyderabad Urban District in Andhra Pradesh on charge of circulating Fake Euro Notes with a face value of about INR seven million, reports Business Standard reports on February 2. According to prelimina
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Six persons were arrested from Abids locality in Hyderabad Urban District in Andhra Pradesh on charge of circulating Fake Euro Notes with a face value of about INR seven million, reports Business Standard reports on February 2. According to preliminary investigation, one Akram a resident of Mumbai, Maharashtra, had given Fake Euros to one of the accused identified as Subhan.
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February - 2 
Suspected militants abducted a businessman, Raju Saha (30), from Dotma in Kokrajhar District on February 2, reports The Sentinel.
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Suspected militants abducted a businessman, Raju Saha (30), from Dotma in Kokrajhar District on February 2, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 2 
The East Garo Hills District Magistrate has cancelled the bail granted to four Breakaway Faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok alias Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning
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The East Garo Hills District Magistrate has cancelled the bail granted to four Breakaway Faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok alias Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning down two staff of Willimnagar jail in the February 2 incident, reports The Shillong Times on February 5. Police had also identified ANVC-B ‘militant commander’, Singbirth N. Marak alias Norok as the person who had led the attack adds, The Telegraph. Norok was given bail on January 11 and 22 after he was arrested in connection with the attack on Meghalaya PCC working president Deborah C. Marak last year.
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February - 2 
Two landmines were recovered and later defused in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District over the weekend, Police said on February 2, reports The Hindu. The recovery of the landmines in Jangalmahal region, once an epicentre of the activities of the
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Two landmines were recovered and later defused in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District over the weekend, Police said on February 2, reports The Hindu. The recovery of the landmines in Jangalmahal region, once an epicentre of the activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has raised fresh concerns about the activities of the rebels. Based on intelligence inputs, the mines were located with the help of sniffer dogs and defused by a bomb squad. A senior Police officer said that the land mines could have been planted in the area a few months ago.
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February - 2 
A bullet ridden body of a man, Shaikh Iftikhar (42), was found from Rexer Line within the jurisdiction of Solider Bazaar Police Station.
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A bullet ridden body of a man, Shaikh Iftikhar (42), was found from Rexer Line within the jurisdiction of Solider Bazaar Police Station.
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February - 2 
A man, Asgar Ali, (29), was killed by suspected members of Lyari gang near Dadex factory, Manghopir within the limits of Manghopir Police Station.
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A man, Asgar Ali, (29), was killed by suspected members of Lyari gang near Dadex factory, Manghopir within the limits of Manghopir Police Station.
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February - 2 
A Shia man, identified as Sarwar Hussain (38), was killed by unidentified assailats on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai road in Agra Taj within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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A Shia man, identified as Sarwar Hussain (38), was killed by unidentified assailats on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai road in Agra Taj within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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February - 2 
A tortured body of a person identified as 32-year-old Shahid stuffed in gunny bag was found from Mewa Shah Graveyard within the remit of Pak Colony Police Station.
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A tortured body of a person identified as 32-year-old Shahid stuffed in gunny bag was found from Mewa Shah Graveyard within the remit of Pak Colony Police Station.
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February - 2 
Thirty six persons were killed when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suicide bombers attacked an Army camp in Sarai Naurang area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 2, reports Dawn. 13 soldiers and 12 militants were killed. Ele
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Thirty six persons were killed when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suicide bombers attacked an Army camp in Sarai Naurang area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 2, reports Dawn. 13 soldiers and 12 militants were killed. Eleven civilians were also killed after a suicide bomber entered a house in a nearby residential colony and blew himself up. Eleven security personnel were wounded in the assault, officials said. The Sarai Naurang town is a business hub of Lakki Marwat district, about 160kms south of Peshawar. Claiming responsibility for the attack, TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said it was carried out to avenge the killing of two Taliban commanders — Toofani and Faisal — in a US drone attack in January. “We had sent only four fighters on the mission,” he told journalists by phone from an unknown location, intending to contradict the Government’s claim that 12 militants lost their lives during the gunfight.
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February - 2 
Unidentified persons opened fire and killed a man, identified as Malik Saeed (26), and injured another person, identified as Rabnawaz, (29), in Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony within the jurisdiction of Khuwaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station.
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Unidentified persons opened fire and killed a man, identified as Malik Saeed (26), and injured another person, identified as Rabnawaz, (29), in Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony within the jurisdiction of Khuwaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station.
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February - 2 
Unidentified persons opened fire and killed two men, identified as Abdul Aleem, (28) and Waheed Shahani, (30), in Faqeera Goth, Sohrab Goth within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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Unidentified persons opened fire and killed two men, identified as Abdul Aleem, (28) and Waheed Shahani, (30), in Faqeera Goth, Sohrab Goth within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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February - 2 
The Seventh General Convention of the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is all set to start in the industrial city of Hetauda in the Makwanpur District on February 2 (today), reports Nepalnews.com. The first of its kind in over
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The Seventh General Convention of the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is all set to start in the industrial city of Hetauda in the Makwanpur District on February 2 (today), reports Nepalnews.com. The first of its kind in over two decades, will dwell on party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s political report that calls for a 'capitalist revolution' and changes to the party's strategy of 'protracted People's War'. Some 2,500 representatives including observers and more than 1,000 volunteers are to participate in the event, dubbed as 'unity convention'.
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February - 2 
Top opposition leaders at a mass meet organized in Dullu village of Dailekh District on February 2 claimed that the Government would collapse in just a matter of few days, reports Myrepublica.com. Dubbing some recent acts by the Government as charact
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Top opposition leaders at a mass meet organized in Dullu village of Dailekh District on February 2 claimed that the Government would collapse in just a matter of few days, reports Myrepublica.com. Dubbing some recent acts by the Government as characteristics of an autocratic regime, they claimed that the UCPN-M´s own deeds would lead to its fall. Addressing the Dullu mass meet, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala said, “The Maoists think they can seize the state powers by threatening the people. But, they are daydreaming. They will ultimately share the fate of the deposed king.” He further said “The countdown has begun and the Government will soon fall”. Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said “The people are sick and tired of the dual attitude of the Maoists.”
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February - 2 
Various opposition parties organized a protest rally in Biratnagar of Morang District on February 2 against Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s Government, reports myrepublica.com. Addressing the protest rally, the leaders of opposition parties argued
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Various opposition parties organized a protest rally in Biratnagar of Morang District on February 2 against Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s Government, reports myrepublica.com. Addressing the protest rally, the leaders of opposition parties argued that their protest is aimed at thwarting the attempt of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) to impose totalitarianism in the country and safeguard the achievements made through the historic people´s movement in April 2006.
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February - 2 
In Narayanganj city of Narayanganj District, fierce violence witnessed as JeI-ICS cadres went on the rampage and assaulted the Police. At least 15 Policemen were injured in the incident. Similarly, at least five Policemen suffered injuries in Bogra
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In Narayanganj city of Narayanganj District, fierce violence witnessed as JeI-ICS cadres went on the rampage and assaulted the Police. At least 15 Policemen were injured in the incident. Similarly, at least five Policemen suffered injuries in Bogra, Bagerhat and Joypurhat Districts in the clashes.
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February - 2 
Protesting the trial of those who committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on February 2 attacked Police in Narayanganj, B
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Protesting the trial of those who committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on February 2 attacked Police in Narayanganj, Bogra, Bagerhat and Joypurhat Districts, injuring 20 policemen, reports The Daily Star.
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February - 3 
A person was caught red handed when he was distributing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in south Dharamtul area of Marigaon District on February 3, reports Business Standard. The arrestee was identified as Dhushmanta Das and FICN with a face value
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A person was caught red handed when he was distributing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in south Dharamtul area of Marigaon District on February 3, reports Business Standard. The arrestee was identified as Dhushmanta Das and FICN with a face value of INR 1,000 were recovered from him.
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February - 3 
According to latest Government report, at least 4834 militants of different outfits across seven states in North Eastern (NE) region were killed in counter-insurgency operations from 2001 to 2012, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. During the
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According to latest Government report, at least 4834 militants of different outfits across seven states in North Eastern (NE) region were killed in counter-insurgency operations from 2001 to 2012, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. During the period, at least 1909 militants were killed in Manipur, while 1777 were killed in Assam, 536 in Nagaland, 307 in Tripura, 105 in Arunachal Pradesh and 9 in Mizoram. According to the Government report, in a single year, highest number of militants were killed in Manipur in 2008.In Manipur, 341 militants were killed in 2008, while 161 were killed in the year 2001, 101 in 2002, 148 in 2003, 127 in 2004, 143 in 2005, 141 in 2006, 218 in 2007, 321 in 2009, 104 in 2010, 30 in 2011 and 74 in the year 2012. In other hand, the year 2001 recorded the highest number of militant fatalities under counter-insurgency operations in Assam. In Assam, a total of 1777 militants were killed during the period, in which, 275 were killed in the year 2002, 281 in 2003, 136 in 2004, 83 in 2005, 43 in 2006, 149 in 2007, 133 in 2008, 196 in 2009, 98 in 2010, 45 in 2011 and 55 in 2012.Most of the militants killed during counter-insurgency operations were from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),” a top official of the Assam Police said. In Meghalaya, 191 militants were killed during the period, the breakups being - 8 in the year 2001, 17 in 2002, 27 in 2003, 23 in 2004, 26 in 2005, 17 in 2006, 13 in 2007, 12 in 2008, 4 in 2009, 17 in 2010, 8 in 2011 and 19 in 2012.
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February - 3 
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) found that the counterfeit notes circulated by alleged members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Haroon Naik and Asrar Tailor, have been printed on highly-sophisticated and regular currency-making machines w
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Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) found that the counterfeit notes circulated by alleged members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Haroon Naik and Asrar Tailor, have been printed on highly-sophisticated and regular currency-making machines which can only be owned by a country and not by ordinary criminals, reports The Hindustan Times. The ATS recovered FICNs worth INR 97,500 from Naik in August 22, 2011 and the ATS took him under custody for his links to the 13/7 Mumbai blasts on February 1, 2012. According to the ATS, the trio used the funds obtained from the circulation of fake currency to support terrorism.
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February - 3 
Assam Rifles (AR) has claimed that 45 cadres of United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) surrendered on February 3, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by the PRO of HQs- IG AR (S) said that the final curtain to the long negotiations
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Assam Rifles (AR) has claimed that 45 cadres of United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) surrendered on February 3, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by the PRO of HQs- IG AR (S) said that the final curtain to the long negotiations which started in November with UPPK was brought down today when 45 cadres with an array of weapons walked into the fold of peace process initiated by the Assam Rifles. "As a demonstration of the trust and confidence in Assam Rifles, the entire group walked into the fold of peace with strength of 45 cadres, 36 weapons with other war-like stores," said an AR statement adds The Times of India.
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February - 3 
East Garo Hills District administration on February 3 stated that the incident was carried out by Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) and not from the GNLA as thought of earlier. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner,
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East Garo Hills District administration on February 3 stated that the incident was carried out by Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) and not from the GNLA as thought of earlier. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Mantri said it has been confirmed that the cadres of the ANVC-B were responsible for the attack, adds The Telegraph. However, State Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan said that an investigation has been started and that they cannot confirm whether the attack was carried out by ANVC-B or GNLA, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 3 
Four minor boys were injured, one of them seriously, when an explosive went off in a bonfire they had alighted on January 3 (Feb 3), in village Aragam in Chatti Bandi area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have registered a case
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Four minor boys were injured, one of them seriously, when an explosive went off in a bonfire they had alighted on January 3 (Feb 3), in village Aragam in Chatti Bandi area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the explosion.
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February - 3 
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant, as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba (30), belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong on February 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant, as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba (30), belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong on February 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 3 
In addition, one Muslim driver who was abducted on January 14 had been released.
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In addition, one Muslim driver who was abducted on January 14 had been released.
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February - 3 
Jamaat-e-Islami-Hind has claimed that Bodo leaders have agreed to bring back all the people who were compelled to leave the BTAD by the miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune on February 4.Jamaat-e-Islami Hind said top leaders of Bodoland Territorial
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Jamaat-e-Islami-Hind has claimed that Bodo leaders have agreed to bring back all the people who were compelled to leave the BTAD by the miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune on February 4.Jamaat-e-Islami Hind said top leaders of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) have assured leaders of that all riot victims will be rehabilitated at their native villages in BTAD area.109 persons lost their lives during the Bodo-Muslim clashes in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri District in 2012.
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February - 3 
Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) demanded that the State Government conduct an independent enquiry into the attack even as ensuring the safety of the tribals serving in Garo Hills. The KSU further demanded the immediate transfer of all the Khasis posted i
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Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) demanded that the State Government conduct an independent enquiry into the attack even as ensuring the safety of the tribals serving in Garo Hills. The KSU further demanded the immediate transfer of all the Khasis posted in Garo Hills.
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February - 3 
NSCN-K has given February 10 as the deadline to the transporters plying along the Imphal-Dimapur route and also along the Imphal-Silchar route to clear their ‘outstanding dues’, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. “It’s constrained to intimate
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NSCN-K has given February 10 as the deadline to the transporters plying along the Imphal-Dimapur route and also along the Imphal-Silchar route to clear their ‘outstanding dues’, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. “It’s constrained to intimate all concerned that transporters plying on both National Highways that is NH2 (Dimapur-Imphal) and NH42 (Silchar-Imphal) are to clear their due payable to our Government, GPRN/NSCN and update outstanding taxes. Backlogs of 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 should be cleared within this time i.e. on or before February 10, 2013. No vehicle should play on both highways until an understanding is reached. Mutual cooperation are timely redressal of grievances affecting all concerned should only help to maintain stability in the area,” G.F.Smith, ‘deputy secretary in charge of revenue, trade and commerce’ of NSCN-K said.
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February - 3 
Operation wing of Assam Police on February 3 arrested four youths, who were on their way to Myanmar to join the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), from the interstate bus terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati under Kamru
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Operation wing of Assam Police on February 3 arrested four youths, who were on their way to Myanmar to join the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), from the interstate bus terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati under Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Times of India. The arrestees were identified as Uttam Borgayari (23), Minu Basumatary (27), Anima Brahma (19) and Bharati Basumatary (19). All of them hail from Chirang District of Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD).There were three girls out of the four arrested. "The four youngsters were promised a good monthly 'salary' for joining the organisation. They don't know much about the outfit and were lured by the promise of good money. By the time they realized what NDFB is all about, they would have already fallen in the trap," said Guwahati city Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anand Prakash Tiwari.
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February - 3 
Police had arrested another Maoist, identified as Gajibaas Mahali, in the Tamar area of the District late February 3.
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Police had arrested another Maoist, identified as Gajibaas Mahali, in the Tamar area of the District late February 3.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of Karbi militant formation, United Karbi Liberation Army (UKLA) on February 3 from various hideouts in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. According to additional Superintendent of Police
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of Karbi militant formation, United Karbi Liberation Army (UKLA) on February 3 from various hideouts in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. According to additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Bolin Deury and officer in-charge of Bakulia Police Station, Khorgeswar Bordoloi, based on the information, SFs arrested Jiten Phangso from Natun basti. Police said that Jiten believed to be the founder of UKL A is serving in Indian Reserve Battalion. The three has been identified as Bikram Ingti, Pradip Basumetary and Khorsing Terang. Bikram was arrested from Hidipso village while the two were arrested from Clodung locality.
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February - 3 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Odisha's Koraput District, on January 3 ( Feb 3), reports The Times of India. Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that the Maoists, belonging to Srikaku
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Odisha's Koraput District, on January 3 ( Feb 3), reports The Times of India. Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that the Maoists, belonging to Srikakulam-Koraput Division were arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) in the forests near Murlaput, under Laxmipur Police Station. Two country-made guns, a camera flash, over 100 meters of wire, adopters, gunpowder and some Maoist literature were seized from them. The arrested cadres were identified as Sarbu Muniata, Suna alias Sona Wareta, Lati Hikoka, Jugal Mandingi, Iswar Hikoka, Deudu Hiniaka and Hari Miniaka.
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February - 3 
Suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 3 exploded a powerful bomb in the railway tracks at Goabari in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. No casualty
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Suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 3 exploded a powerful bomb in the railway tracks at Goabari in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. No casualty was reported. The bomb suspected to have been planted by the NDFB-IKS exploded at 1.10am two minutes after the Howrah-Guwahati down Garibrath Express passed the area between Gossaigaon and Fakiragram, Police said.
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February - 3 February - 2
The injured warder of Williamnagar District jail (East Garo Hills District), Sharai Sing Thabah, succumbed to his injuries on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. As reported earlier, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants attack
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The injured warder of Williamnagar District jail (East Garo Hills District), Sharai Sing Thabah, succumbed to his injuries on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. As reported earlier, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants attacked the Williamnagar District killing assistant jailor, Neil Warjri on February 2.
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February - 3 
The international and national borders of three north-eastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, which will see elections, will be sealed to check the smuggling of arms, reports The Shillong Times on February 4. The Election Commission has to
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The international and national borders of three north-eastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, which will see elections, will be sealed to check the smuggling of arms, reports The Shillong Times on February 4. The Election Commission has told the authorities to beef up border checks in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland. “The Commission has directed all concerned to take all possible steps to seal the international borders besides deploying additional BSF [Border security Force] and Assam Rifles troopers,” a poll panel official said.
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February - 3 
Two bodies, suspected to be that of a driver and one cleaner, were recovered from Sakhaba village in Kohima District, reports The Sentinel reports on February 4. Suspected militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang factio
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Two bodies, suspected to be that of a driver and one cleaner, were recovered from Sakhaba village in Kohima District, reports The Sentinel reports on February 4. Suspected militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang faction (NSCN-Khaplang) have abducted drivers and cleaners of four trucks of Manipur from near Kohima District recently, on the ground that the owners have not paid the extortion money. It is reported that a tax of INR two million each, is demanded from the owners.
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February - 3 
A person, identified as Haji Allah Bakhsh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Turbat town (Turbat District).
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A person, identified as Haji Allah Bakhsh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Turbat town (Turbat District).
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February - 3 
A person, identified as Manzoor, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Essa Nagri on Brewery Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 3, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Manzoor, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Essa Nagri on Brewery Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 3, reports Daily Times.
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February - 3 
Frontier Corps (FC) recovered explosive materials rigged to a bicycle on the main Sariab Road in Quetta.
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Frontier Corps (FC) recovered explosive materials rigged to a bicycle on the main Sariab Road in Quetta.
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February - 3 
Police arrested 10 suspects from different areas of Mauripur in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 3, reported The Express Tribune. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Javed Odho informed the media that five of t
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Police arrested 10 suspects from different areas of Mauripur in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 3, reported The Express Tribune. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Javed Odho informed the media that five of the suspects were taken into custody from the Raees Goth area and five from Hub River Road. All suspects were involved in various crimes including target killings, murders and extortion, the Police said. A cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from them.
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February - 3 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 3 expressed its willingness to hold talks with the Government, but on two conditions — release of its seven leaders and guarantees by leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Isl
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 3 expressed its willingness to hold talks with the Government, but on two conditions — release of its seven leaders and guarantees by leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam–Fazal (JUI-F) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) to make the exercise fruitful, reports Dawn. “The release of Muslim Khan, Maulvi Omar and five other TTP leaders is a prerequisite for talks, while former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Syed Munawar Hasan should be the guarantors,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said in a video message released in Peshawar. He said the release of Muslim Khan and Maulvi Omar was essential because they would be TTP’s main negotiators. He did not disclose the names of five other leaders the TTP wanted to be released. Ehsanullah Ehsan said the TTP responded positively to an offer for talks, but the Government was not serious. The TTP, he added, was serious but wanted its two demands met before any talks. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain welcomed the TTP’s offer and said the Government was ready to discuss all issues if peace talks began. “We have offered talks. Let us initiate dialogue and then all conditions can be discussed, including release of the Taliban prisoners,” he said, adding that the TTP should not rely only on Muslim Khan and Maulvi Omar because they had other people who could represent them in dialogue with the Government.
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February - 3 
Two low-intensity explosions took place on February 3, causing partial damage to a house and damage to a shop in Hangu town of same District, reports Daily Times. But no loss of life was reported. According to Police sources, one explosion took place
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Two low-intensity explosions took place on February 3, causing partial damage to a house and damage to a shop in Hangu town of same District, reports Daily Times. But no loss of life was reported. According to Police sources, one explosion took place near a house on Warasta Road, partially damaging a house. The second explosion took place in a vegetable market where an explosive device was planted near a shop, which was damaged. According to the Bomb Disposal Squad, half a kilogramme explosive material was used in each of the blast.
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February - 3 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal on February 3 said, “The Baburam Bhattarai-led Government is hell-bent on imposing totalitarianism by dissolving the Constituent Assembly (CA). Our protest won’t b
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal on February 3 said, “The Baburam Bhattarai-led Government is hell-bent on imposing totalitarianism by dissolving the Constituent Assembly (CA). Our protest won’t be stopped until the Government is toppled down,” reports Kantipuronline.com. Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoists were concentrating their efforts to prolong the Government and neglecting consensus politics.
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February - 3 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda presented his political dossier during the closed door session of the party’s ongoing seventh general convention that kicked off at Hetauda Industrial Estate, Makwanpur District on February 3, reports
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda presented his political dossier during the closed door session of the party’s ongoing seventh general convention that kicked off at Hetauda Industrial Estate, Makwanpur District on February 3, reports Nepalnews.com. In the political document presented by Dahal terms like “protracted people’s war” and “new democratic revolution” that formed the basis of the party’s ideological stand has been formally removed. It calls for "capitalist revolution to create the foundation of socialism” and states that the party will focus its attention on economic growth in the country and fulfill its revolutionary goals by intervening “from both higher and grass root level”.
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February - 3 February - 2
Police on February 3 filed two cases against 100 cadres of JeI-ICS on charge of assaulting the Police in Narayanganj city of Narayanganj District on February 2. Following the cases, Police arrested at least 30 JeI-ICS cadres.
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Police on February 3 filed two cases against 100 cadres of JeI-ICS on charge of assaulting the Police in Narayanganj city of Narayanganj District on February 2. Following the cases, Police arrested at least 30 JeI-ICS cadres.
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February - 3 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing the Generals Conference of Bangladesh Army at Dhaka Cantonment in Dhaka city on February 3 directed the senior Army officials to resist any anti-democratic and anti-constitutional activity for continuation of t
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing the Generals Conference of Bangladesh Army at Dhaka Cantonment in Dhaka city on February 3 directed the senior Army officials to resist any anti-democratic and anti-constitutional activity for continuation of the country's development. She said, “Stay alert so that no vested quarter can disrupt the country's forward march riding over the army's back. I hope you'll resist any anti-democratic and anti-constitutional activity with your all-out strength.”
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February - 3 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on February 3 called for further action by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) against the Sri Lanka Government, reports Daily Mirror. The party in a statement said that appropriate action at the UNHRC is abs
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on February 3 called for further action by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) against the Sri Lanka Government, reports Daily Mirror. The party in a statement said that appropriate action at the UNHRC is absolutely necessary to persuade the Sri Lankan Government to adhere to the UN resolution adapted by the UNHRC and to discontinue with what it called ‘harmful agenda’ against the Tamil People of Sri Lanka. TNA accused the Government of refusing to consider the proposals offered by the TNA while the Government has repeatedly asked the TNA to join the Parliamentary Select Committee (PCS) appointed to work out a solution for the ethnic issue. Meanwhile, TNA parliamentarian, S. Sritharan on February 3 said that thousands of civilians in Sri Lanka's North will launch a hunger strike to protest against the lack of access to their lands, reports Colombo Page. Over 20,000 civilians in the North are to participate in the hunger strike scheduled to be held at the Tellippalali Durga Devi temple premises on February 15. The protestors will demand the withdrawal of the Security Forces (SFs) from lands owned by the civilians prior to the end of the war and will continue until the authorities address the civilians' demands.
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February - 4 
6 AR, on February 4, arrested one NSCN-KK cadre identified as one Tatar (MP) Kangnyu Konyak in Tizit area of Mon District.
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6 AR, on February 4, arrested one NSCN-KK cadre identified as one Tatar (MP) Kangnyu Konyak in Tizit area of Mon District.
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February - 4 
A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh,
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A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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February - 4 
A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, r
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A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, reports The Hindu. The Maoists attacked the Police who went to the village in search of an extremist wanted for the November 9, 2012 attack on a Police van that freed some Maoists, Superintendent of Police (SP) A.V. Homkar told reporters here on February 5. Chhotka Marandi, one of the militants who escaped that day, was among the four arrested, he said.
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February - 4 
ANVC-B on February 4 denied any hand in the Willimnagar District jail attack and said its name has been dragged in by some “vested interests”, reports The Telegraph. “We condemn the Willimnagar incident and we deny having a hand in the attack. The AN
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ANVC-B on February 4 denied any hand in the Willimnagar District jail attack and said its name has been dragged in by some “vested interests”, reports The Telegraph. “We condemn the Willimnagar incident and we deny having a hand in the attack. The ANVC (B) is being dragged in because of some vested interests”. Willimnagar is Sohan D Shira’s [Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘Commander-in-chief’] stronghold and our influence in that area is not much. Accusing ANVC (B) seems more like a cover-up statement to target our cadres and to derail the peaceful initiative,” the outfit said in a statement.
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February - 4 
Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South West Garo Hills launched an operation and arrested a GNLA militant, identified as Chengbath Momin, from Mahendraganj on January 4 (Feb 4). He also admitted to his involvement in the kidnapping of a coal b
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Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South West Garo Hills launched an operation and arrested a GNLA militant, identified as Chengbath Momin, from Mahendraganj on January 4 (Feb 4). He also admitted to his involvement in the kidnapping of a coal baron of Gasuapara and collection of Rs 500,000 as ransom.
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February - 4 
Central Government has prohibited all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23), reports Nagaland Post. This was discus
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Central Government has prohibited all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23), reports Nagaland Post. This was discussed at separate closed-door meetings of the three NSCN groups- Khole-Kitovi faction of GPRN/NSCN (NSCN-KK), Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN/GPRN (NSCN-IM) and NSCN/GPRN (NSCN-K) with the Central Government, represented by chairman Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG)/Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Major General (retired), N.George in the Police Complex Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 4. While the NSCN-KK was reported to have expressed willingness to comply, the NSCN-K agreed with a rider “if necessary”; while the NSCN-IM expressed reservations about the instruction.
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February - 4 
CPI-Maoist is trying to strengthen its frontal organizations - Krantikari Kisan Sangh (KKS) and Nari Mukti Sangathan (NMS) - and bring more people close to the Maoist ideology in Tamar and Bundu areas of Ranchi District. The revelation was made by Ma
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CPI-Maoist is trying to strengthen its frontal organizations - Krantikari Kisan Sangh (KKS) and Nari Mukti Sangathan (NMS) - and bring more people close to the Maoist ideology in Tamar and Bundu areas of Ranchi District. The revelation was made by Maoist leader Budhram Munda who was arrested in Bundu on February 4.
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February - 4 
Deo Kumar Singh alias Arvindji, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee member and mastermind of Latehar encounter of January 7, is being considered for a promotion to the politbureau in the Maoist outfit, reports The Times
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Deo Kumar Singh alias Arvindji, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee member and mastermind of Latehar encounter of January 7, is being considered for a promotion to the politbureau in the Maoist outfit, reports The Times of India, on February 5. Arvindji, who is also the chief of the Maoists operations in Jharkhand, has reportedly caught the fancy of his seniors for his abilities to inflict maximum injuries on the anti-Maoist forces. Sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the intelligence agencies recently picked up chatter between Maoist leaders deliberating over pushing Arvindji up the party hierarchy and including him in its politbureau. The Maoist politbureau, which is reduced to a six-member body in the wake of killings and arrests of several leaders, is to be reconstituted at the party Congress that has been due for almost a year now. Arvindji hails from Bihar's Jehanabad District and was reportedly close to Maoist leader Kishenji, who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in November, 2011. Sources said Arvindji has a post-graduate degree from Patna University in the 1980s and has a well settled family — he has two sons, one of them an IITian, and a daughter. His wife was nabbed by the Bihar Police in Jehanabad in 2012.
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February - 4 February - 12
Kanglaonline reports on February 5 that the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres who were `rescued` by a team of Thoubal commando team on February 3 had come from a camp which the outfit shares with the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (
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Kanglaonline reports on February 5 that the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres who were `rescued` by a team of Thoubal commando team on February 3 had come from a camp which the outfit shares with the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) and the Katampur Liberation Organisation, KLO of Assam at Leipok of Tamu Sub-division of Myanmar, informed a reliable source. In all 45 cadres of the UPPK including newly announced functionaries and women cadres were rescued by the team from Moreh during an operation which lasted for about a day starting from the early morning of February 3 and concluding the next day at 3 am. Sources said that there was a woman cadre of the KLO identified as one Sapana Jughy Koch amongst the total four women cadres. All the 45 cadres are now at the 27 Assam Rifles camp at the Old Airport, Kakching Lamkhai, the source added. Meanwhile, after the ‘rescue’ of the UPPK cadres, the process to release some 20 members of the outfit is said to have being started. According to information available with Imphal Free Press, there are around 20 cadres of the outfit including its ‘secretary general’ Nithoujam Shanti alias Chinglemba Mangang presently lodged at Sajiwa Central Jail. There are two cases registered against general secretary Ningthoujam Shanti alias Chinglemba Mangang by National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s Imphal and Guwahati offices. Besides these two cases, there are other 25 pending cases registered against him at various Police station of the State. However, out of his 25 cases, bail has been granted to him from 15 cases by the concerned courts and the other 10 cases are still in process. Besides him, other cadres of the party who are presently lodged at Sajiwa Central Jail are also said to have approached their concerned courts pleading for their release on bail. The Sangai Express reports that the next round of talk to discuss the demand raised for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a settlement to the Indo-Naga talk has been scheduled on February 12 at Senapati District headquarters. This will be the 5th round of talk on the demand for the Alternative Arrangement. The date was fixed during a meeting between Union Home Minister Shushil Kumar Shinde, Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam at Delhi on February 5. Significantly the February 12 date was set after the United Naga Council (UNC) had served an ultimatum to the Prime Minister that the next round of tripartite talk should be held on or before February 17.
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February - 4 
Naga National Council (NNC) said it “totally oppose and reject” what it termed as the “imposition of Indian elections” in the State. In a release, NNC information and publicity wing reminded that the council has condemned the imposition of polls in t
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Naga National Council (NNC) said it “totally oppose and reject” what it termed as the “imposition of Indian elections” in the State. In a release, NNC information and publicity wing reminded that the council has condemned the imposition of polls in the State since the first general election in 1952 and the subsequent one in 1957. Stating that the problem in Nagaland was of a “political” nature since 1947 till date, NNC said it had international ramifications as western Nagaland was “being occupied by India” and the eastern side has been administered by the Nagas themselves till date.
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February - 4 
NSCN-KK has cautioned it regional authorities against “using and tarnishing” the image of the organization during state assembly elections in their respective regions. NSCN-KK, ‘Kilo kilonser’ (Home Minister) Hothrong Yimchunger has also urged the re
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NSCN-KK has cautioned it regional authorities against “using and tarnishing” the image of the organization during state assembly elections in their respective regions. NSCN-KK, ‘Kilo kilonser’ (Home Minister) Hothrong Yimchunger has also urged the regional authorities to pay more attention to defending political right of the Naga. Yimchunger’s appeal followed a meeting of all regional authorities at NSCN-KK designated camp on January 30 where the participants discussed “broader political and social responsibilities as Naga national workers.”
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs), on February 4, arrested a Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL-MDF) cadre identified as Laishram Achou Singh from Changamdabi in Imphal East District, said a Police release. On verification, he stated
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Security Forces (SFs), on February 4, arrested a Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL-MDF) cadre identified as Laishram Achou Singh from Changamdabi in Imphal East District, said a Police release. On verification, he stated that he joined KYKL organization in the month of December 2012 through one James and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, govt. officials etc. and transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another, the release said.
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February - 4 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a special Police officer (SPO), identified as Vinod Munda, at Siridih village in Rahe block of Ranchi District in Jharkhand on February 4, reports The Times of India. The bod
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a special Police officer (SPO), identified as Vinod Munda, at Siridih village in Rahe block of Ranchi District in Jharkhand on February 4, reports The Times of India. The body was recovered from behind a primary school in the village where another SPO, Rajendra Singh Munda, was shot at during a social gathering in the same evening. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saket Kumar Singh on February 5 said, "The modus operandi is a little different from the Maoists'. Both the victims are SPOs and thus it is likely that the Maoists have carried out the incident," said the SSP. Police suspect that ‘area commander’ of the Gautam Dhara Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist Ram Mohan has carried out the killing. "Ram Mohan was seen sitting with his aides at the Tusu festival on Monday [February 4] and he opened fire on these persons," said the Police officer. Ram Mohan is an aide of South Chhotanagpur ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan.
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February - 4 
The Committee of Secretaries (CoS) rejected a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) plan to revive the proposal of deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) for static duties in Left Wing Extremism (LWE-infested areas, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 5. The
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The Committee of Secretaries (CoS) rejected a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) plan to revive the proposal of deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) for static duties in Left Wing Extremism (LWE-infested areas, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 5. The step comes in the wake of the disastrous encounter in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 7 with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) opposed to the involvement of the Army against LWEs in heart of the country.
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February - 4 
The State Police on February 4 solved nearly 13 years old case, in which seven persons including four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were massacred by Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants, when they arrested one Over Ground Worker (OWG) and thr
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The State Police on February 4 solved nearly 13 years old case, in which seven persons including four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were massacred by Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants, when they arrested one Over Ground Worker (OWG) and three militants of the HM outfit at village Chakka Galiote under the jurisdiction of Panchairi Police Station in Udhampur District, reports Daily Excelsior. Additional Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Benam Tosh said that a total of 12 militants and an OGW were involved in the massacre, eight of which have already died different deaths and remaining one is at large. The three militants arrested have been identified as Farooq Ahmad alias Nasir, son of Abdul Rehman Beig, resident of Salbala Gool area in Ramban District, Manzoor Ahmad alias Furqan, son of Ghulam Mohammad Nayak resident of village Dalwa of Ramban District and Abdul Latif alias Fayaz, son of Ghulam Nabi Sohil resident of Chhachhwa area in the same district. The OGW has been identified as Mohammad Din, son of Fazal Din Mir, resident of Sedua Tangar, Ramban District.
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February - 4 
2.5 kilogram’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast hit Hawkes Bay road near Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) petrol pump within the precincts of Maripur Police Station. No causality was reported.
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2.5 kilogram’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast hit Hawkes Bay road near Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) petrol pump within the precincts of Maripur Police Station. No causality was reported.
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February - 4 
A person was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pasni town of Gwadar District on February 4, reports Daily Times.
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A person was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pasni town of Gwadar District on February 4, reports Daily Times.
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February - 4 
A Police constable, Sajjad, was killed when two motorcycle bourne unidentified assailants opened fire on him on the Kohat Road near Ring Road Chowk in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On February 4, reports The News. A Police o
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A Police constable, Sajjad, was killed when two motorcycle bourne unidentified assailants opened fire on him on the Kohat Road near Ring Road Chowk in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On February 4, reports The News. A Police official said Sajjad, who hailed from Charsadda District, was performing duty on the Kohat Road when two armed motorcyclists sprayed he was sprayed with bullets near a Police checkpost. The attackers managed to escape after committing the crime.
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February - 4 
A shopkeeper, identified as Yasir Ahmed (35), was shot dead in Bara Market within the jurisdiction of the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station, reports Dawn. The victim belonged to the Deoband school of thought.
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A shopkeeper, identified as Yasir Ahmed (35), was shot dead in Bara Market within the jurisdiction of the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station, reports Dawn. The victim belonged to the Deoband school of thought.
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February - 4 
An office of the Awami National Party (ANP) was attacked with a hand grenade by unidentified assailants at PS-128 in Future Colony of Landhi town, reports Daily Times. However, no causality was reported in the incident.
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An office of the Awami National Party (ANP) was attacked with a hand grenade by unidentified assailants at PS-128 in Future Colony of Landhi town, reports Daily Times. However, no causality was reported in the incident.
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February - 4 
Armed assailants shot dead a private university student, identified as, Malik Zaman (25) near the KMC Ground in Eidgah area.
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Armed assailants shot dead a private university student, identified as, Malik Zaman (25) near the KMC Ground in Eidgah area.
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February - 4 
Assailants opened fire at the Jail Road of Sibi District, killing one person, who was identified as Ali Jan.
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Assailants opened fire at the Jail Road of Sibi District, killing one person, who was identified as Ali Jan.
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February - 4 
At least three persons, including an Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadre, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 4, reports The News. A cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Umair Yas
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At least three persons, including an Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadre, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 4, reports The News. A cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Umair Yasir (25), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sector 5 C-4 of North Karachi.
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February - 4 
Bomb disposal unit (BDU) defused an IED, weighing 10 kilogram, planted on the rooftop of a filling station on the Frontier road.
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Bomb disposal unit (BDU) defused an IED, weighing 10 kilogram, planted on the rooftop of a filling station on the Frontier road.
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February - 4 
Security officials arrested a terrorism suspect and recovered a cache amount of arms and ammunition during a raid in Shani Khel area under Halemzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 4, r
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Security officials arrested a terrorism suspect and recovered a cache amount of arms and ammunition during a raid in Shani Khel area under Halemzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 4, reports Daily Times. During a press conference, Commandant Mohmand Rifles, Colonel Mushtaq Ahmad said a joint operation was conducted by Levies, Khasadars and Mohmand Rifles in Shani Khel. The raid was conducted at the house of Ijaz the alleged mastermind of suicide attack in Yakaghund on January 31. Security officials then arrested Dr Ibrahim, on the information provided by Ijaz on February 3. During the raid, officials also arrested Sameer, another relative of Ijaz. Colonel Ahmed revealed that the house was being used as a terrorist hideout, where a cache of arms, ammunitions and explosives were recovered from the basement and the courtyard. The raiding team recovered weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), suicide jackets, RPG-7 shells, mortar shell, missiles, anti-tank mines and various weapons. The raiding team also recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions from nearby farms owned by Ijaz.
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February - 4 
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, welcoming the peace-talks offer by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said on February 4 that the Government and Army leadership should authorise tribal jirgas to negotiate, reports
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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, welcoming the peace-talks offer by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said on February 4 that the Government and Army leadership should authorise tribal jirgas to negotiate, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP signalled its willingness to enter peace negotiations on February 4 with the Government if three senior politicians – Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif, the JUI-F chief and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan – would act as guarantors. Fazl, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad said the signals given by the group were “apparently positive”. The JUI-F chief said a grand jirga (tribal council) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) tribes can prove to be of great help in this process. Earlier during the day, Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik said PML-N chief Nawaz had refused to act as an insurer.
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February - 4 
The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan on February 4 said that they would work to reach a peace deal within six months, while throwing their weight behind moves for the Afghan Taliban to open an office in Doha (Qatar), reports Daily Times. Following
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The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan on February 4 said that they would work to reach a peace deal within six months, while throwing their weight behind moves for the Afghan Taliban to open an office in Doha (Qatar), reports Daily Times. Following talks hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari urged the Islamists to join the reconciliation process in Afghanistan. “All sides agreed on the urgency of this work and committed themselves to take all necessary measures to achieve the goal of a peace settlement over the next six months,” they said in a joint statement issued by Cameron’s office. “They supported the opening of an office in Doha for the purpose of negotiations between the Afghan Taliban and the High Peace Council of Afghanistan as part of an Afghan-led peace process,” the statement said. The joint statement also said that the Afghan and Pakistani leaders had agreed arrangements to “strengthen co-ordination” of the release of Taliban detainees from Pakistani custody. Afghan peace negotiators welcomed Pakistan’s release of dozens of Taliban prisoners in recent months, a move they believe could help bring militants to the negotiating table.
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February - 4 
Underlining that Pakistan and India are standing at the 'crossroads of history', Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on February 4 said the bilateral peace process should be 'uninterrupted' so that it can produce results, reports Indian Express. Ashraf
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Underlining that Pakistan and India are standing at the 'crossroads of history', Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on February 4 said the bilateral peace process should be 'uninterrupted' so that it can produce results, reports Indian Express. Ashraf made the remarks while chairing a session of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Council that was held at the Prime Minister's Secretariat in Islamabad. Pakistan had demonstrated 'seriousness of purpose and sincerity' in resuming the dialogue with India, he added. In his opening remarks, he said that "Pakistan and India stand at the crossroads of history". Islamabad feels that the bilateral dialogue 'should be uninterrupted as it is important to sustain this process to make it result-oriented', he added further. Ashraf said Pakistan had conveyed to India that it "seeks friendly, cooperative and good neighbourly relations".
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February - 4 
A joint meeting of nine opposition parties’ taskforce on February 4 discussed ways to make anti-Government rally‚ schedule to be held on February 8‚ reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting was held in Sanepa of Lalitpur District, NC headquarters.
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A joint meeting of nine opposition parties’ taskforce on February 4 discussed ways to make anti-Government rally‚ schedule to be held on February 8‚ reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting was held in Sanepa of Lalitpur District, NC headquarters.
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February - 4 
Senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 4 warned that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) will face the same fate as former king Gyanendra Shah if it does not “c
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Senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 4 warned that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) will face the same fate as former king Gyanendra Shah if it does not “correct itself at the earliest”, reports Kantipuronline.com. Nepal said the protest programme launched by the opposition parties will “correct” the Maoist party. “Our protest is not aimed at finishing off the Maoists. It is just to correct them. If they fail to correct themselves on time, they will face the same fate as the 240-year-old monarchy,” he said.
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February - 4 
At least 41 persons were injured in clashes between the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres and the Police in the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by BNP on February 4 in 16 northern Districts of Bangladesh, reports New Age. 30 peo
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At least 41 persons were injured in clashes between the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres and the Police in the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by BNP on February 4 in 16 northern Districts of Bangladesh, reports New Age. 30 people were injured in Thakurgaon District, eight in Sirajganj District, two in Jaipurhat District and one woman in Bogra District. The opposition BNP called the general strike demanding the release of its acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and party leader Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu and withdrawal of the cases filed against them. All motorised vehicles remained off the roads and shops, markets and commercial establishments remained closed during the general strike in the 16 Districts. Banks, Government offices and educational institutions, however, remained open with a low transactions and thin attendance.
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February - 4 
BNP coordinator Tariqul Islam on February 4 said BNP has no support to JeI’s demand for stopping the ongoing war crimes trial and abolishing the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs), reports UNBconnect. Tariqul said “BNP has no ideological similarit
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BNP coordinator Tariqul Islam on February 4 said BNP has no support to JeI’s demand for stopping the ongoing war crimes trial and abolishing the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs), reports UNBconnect. Tariqul said “BNP has no ideological similarity with JeI in demanding abolition of the ICTs as well as stopping the war crimes trial. We always want war crimes trial 100 percent.” The BNP leader, however, said the trial of those who committed crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971 must be transparent, credible and of international standard. The trial can’t be held only to implement the agenda of a particular party.
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February - 4 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan protesting the verdict to be delivered in a war crimes case against its leader Abdul Quader Mollah on February 4 said “Don't push the country into a civil war by delivering one-sided v
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan protesting the verdict to be delivered in a war crimes case against its leader Abdul Quader Mollah on February 4 said “Don't push the country into a civil war by delivering one-sided verdicts against our leaders. If anything happens against Quader Mollah, every house will be on fire." "We want to say clearly that the country's people will resist the Government's 'vindictive conspiracy' in the name of trial of war criminals," he added.
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February - 4 
Ruling out granting minority Tamils of the North any political autonomy as a solution to the three-decades-long ethnic conflict, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 4 said “It is not practical for this country to have different adminis
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Ruling out granting minority Tamils of the North any political autonomy as a solution to the three-decades-long ethnic conflict, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 4 said “It is not practical for this country to have different administrations based on ethnicity. The solution is to live together in this country with equal rights for all communities,” reports The Hindu. The President said this in his address to the nation on the occasion of the Sri Lankan Independence Day from the eastern port town of Trincomalee the administrative capital of Eastern Province. Mr. Rajapaksa claimed that though nearly four years had passed since the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were routed, Sri Lanka “had to face continued challenges to protect the freedom and independence of our motherland. For this very reason we have now come to a very strong situation. Similarly, facing up to these challenges have increased our desire to be committed to our freedom”.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sishu Mallick, and a close associate of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before the Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), JN Pankaj, at Phulbani, on
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sishu Mallick, and a close associate of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before the Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), JN Pankaj, at Phulbani, on February 5, reports The Times of India. The Maoist joined the outfit four years ago and was treating cadres suffering from different diseases. He was also acting as the link between Panda and Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) chief Nachika Linga. He was trained in a camp at Badabanga forest along Ganjam-Kandhamal border. Police, however, said he is not involved in any Maoist-related violence.
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February - 5 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre identified as Pouthailung Gonmei (22), son of Dimdailung was slain in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Tamenglong (District) headquarters on February 5, report
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre identified as Pouthailung Gonmei (22), son of Dimdailung was slain in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Tamenglong (District) headquarters on February 5, reports The Sangai Express. Police source said an encounter took place between suspected NSCN-K militants and a combined team of 5 AR and 13 AR personnel at Tamenglong Ward No 3 around 11.30 am. The incident occurred when the AR team launched an operation while the NSCN-K militants were reportedly serving extortion notes in and around the area. Gonmei was killed on the spot while the others made an escape. Two .9mm pistols and an extortion note were recovered from the spot. Based on recovery of blood stains, Police suspected injury inflicted to at least one of the fleeing militants.
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According to The Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has declared that it will continue with the tactic of planting bombs in the bodies of killed Security Force (SF) personnel like they did in Latehar in Jharkhand recentl
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According to The Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has declared that it will continue with the tactic of planting bombs in the bodies of killed Security Force (SF) personnel like they did in Latehar in Jharkhand recently. In a written statement dated January 16 on behalf of the Bihar-Jharkhand-North Chhattisgarh Special Area Military Commission of the PLGA, CPI-Maoist spokesperson Toofan said that since the attacks by SFs on Maoists did not follow any "rules of war", they would also go beyond the rules.
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February - 5 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) leader, Rimpu Marak said that the cancellation of bails of ANVC-B cadres seems to be politically motivated to make the cadres into forced fugitives. As reported earlier, The East Garo Hil
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) leader, Rimpu Marak said that the cancellation of bails of ANVC-B cadres seems to be politically motivated to make the cadres into forced fugitives. As reported earlier, The East Garo Hills District magistrate had cancelled the bail granted to four ANVC-B cadres including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok/Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning down two staff of Willimnagar jail even though outfit has denied its hand in the February 2 incident.
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February - 5 
BSF troops arrested one illegal Bangladeshi immigrant identified as Md Rafiq (35), from Latangtilla in Jaintia Hills District. The BSF recovered INR 952 and two mobile phones with one Bangladeshi SIM from his possession.
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BSF troops arrested one illegal Bangladeshi immigrant identified as Md Rafiq (35), from Latangtilla in Jaintia Hills District. The BSF recovered INR 952 and two mobile phones with one Bangladeshi SIM from his possession.
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February - 5 
Commandos of Thoubal District Police, on February 5, arrested two ‘lance corporals’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during search operations in different areas in Thoubal District, said a Police release. According to the release, the arrested pers
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Commandos of Thoubal District Police, on February 5, arrested two ‘lance corporals’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during search operations in different areas in Thoubal District, said a Police release. According to the release, the arrested persons have been identified as Wahengbam James Singh alias Sanju and Mutum Angou Meitei alias Abinash. Wahengbam James Singh was arrested from Wabagai Lamkhai at about 3:30 pm and Mutum Angou Meitei was arrested from Yairipok Bazar at about 4:00 pm, the release added.
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February - 5 
In a bid to speed up road construction in areas affected by Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, the Government has decided to fund dirt roads — and not just blacktop or metalled roads — under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Sinc
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In a bid to speed up road construction in areas affected by Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, the Government has decided to fund dirt roads — and not just blacktop or metalled roads — under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Since it’s harder to bury explosive devices under blacktop roads, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) prevent their construction. “But they are not against katcha sadak [unmetalled road],” points out Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh. “PMGSY is meant to ensure connectivity to every village. If we cannot build blacktop roads, at least let us provide connectivity by way of non-blacktop roads.” The scheme will now be split into two phases for the 82 Districts affected by LWE violence. The first stage will include levelling, construction of the gravel base and slope stabilisation.
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February - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrest
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Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrested after the exchange of fire and explosives and one nozzle (muzzle) loading gun was seized.
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February - 5 
November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been shifted to the bomb- and bullet-proof yard which was built to protect the now hanged 26/11 attack’s pe
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November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been shifted to the bomb- and bullet-proof yard which was built to protect the now hanged 26/11 attack’s perpetrator Ajmal Kasab, reports The Asian Age. According to highly-placed sources, Jundal was escorted from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail to Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail in a secret operation on February 5. Inspector General (Prisons) Vinod Lokhande said, “Jundal was moved to Arthur Road Jail on Tuesday evening. We have put in place security arrangements almost equivalent to what Kasab had been given.”
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February - 5 
Palamu District Police are planning to further neutralize Maoist splinter groups operative in the District. Police are planning to seek co-operation from villagers to resist the four active outfits - Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Peoples' Liberat
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Palamu District Police are planning to further neutralize Maoist splinter groups operative in the District. Police are planning to seek co-operation from villagers to resist the four active outfits - Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) and Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), said A T Mathew, SP Palamu, without delving much into details of the new strategy.
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February - 5 
Personnel of 17 and 19 Assam Rifles seized huge consignment of highly sophisticated weapons, made in Germany and Austria, from the possession of a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre after a joint operation co
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Personnel of 17 and 19 Assam Rifles seized huge consignment of highly sophisticated weapons, made in Germany and Austria, from the possession of a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre after a joint operation conducted in the early hours of February 5 in Kohima District. The operation was conducted based on reliable information regarding the illegal shipment of arms and ammunition from Ukhrul (Manipur) to NSCN-IM Head Quarter at Hebron, Dimapur in a Bolero (NL 07 C 5420). Recovered consignment included two AK 56 Rifles, three GSG-5 Rifles, one GSG-5 carbine and five .9mm Glock pistols along with 24 rounds of ammunition and INR 10,170 in cash. On questioning the cadre revealed that those seized weapons were a part of a larger consignment of highly sophisticated weapons procured recently by the group from foreign countries and was headed for Hebron
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February - 5 
Police and District administrations across the State have started taking measures to prevent armed violence during the assembly polls, according to February 5 report. So far, 1006 licensed arms have been deposited and seized and around 345 persons ha
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Police and District administrations across the State have started taking measures to prevent armed violence during the assembly polls, according to February 5 report. So far, 1006 licensed arms have been deposited and seized and around 345 persons have been bounded under 107/116 CRPC from across the State as part of preventive action. Police sources informed Nagaland Post that 17 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The arms were deposited and seized from the date of the announcement of State general election 2013 till February 4 evening.
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February - 5 
Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) had an encounter with members of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, after the extremists opened fire on the escort vehicle of Latehar SP Kranti Kant on February 5. Kranti Kant was returning to
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Security Forces (SFs) had an encounter with members of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, after the extremists opened fire on the escort vehicle of Latehar SP Kranti Kant on February 5. Kranti Kant was returning to the District headquarter after an operation at Herhanj in Balumath when the escort party spotted TPC activists. The rebels opened fire on the escort vehicle and fled into the jungles near Barirampur. However, there was no casualty or injury in the encounter.
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February - 5 
SFs, on February 5, arrested a United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Salam Nanao alias Sanatomba from Irilbung Forest Office in Imphal East District. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF organization in the month of Dece
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SFs, on February 5, arrested a United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Salam Nanao alias Sanatomba from Irilbung Forest Office in Imphal East District. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF organization in the month of December 2008 through one Boby Singh of Bishnupur and he was trained at Leichik in Myanmar in the month of January 2009 for three months as 35 batch of UNLF organization and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen, shopkeepers etc.
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February - 5 
Sympathy for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) philosophy with a likelihood to indulge in various violent activities is not sufficient ground to conclude that the accused are presently active members of the Maoist organisation, the Bombay
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Sympathy for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) philosophy with a likelihood to indulge in various violent activities is not sufficient ground to conclude that the accused are presently active members of the Maoist organisation, the Bombay High Court held while granting bail to four youths held from Pune in Maharashtra allegedly for their Maoist links, reports The Indian Express. High Court judge Abhay Thipse passed the order on January 31 stating that "suspects could be sympathisers of Maoist philosophy but none can be said to be active members of banned CPI (Maoist)". The suspects include Siddhartha Bhosale of Kondhwa, an economics student at Fergusson College, Deepak Dhengale, a poet-singer of Pune-based cultural group Kabir Kala Manch (KKM), and two girls, Mayuri of Nagpur and Anuradha Sonule of Chandrapur.
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February - 5 
The crime branch of Guwahati city police and State police carried out a joint operation last night & arrested eight members of a criminal gang suspected to be behind the abduction of businessman Rajib Sharma at Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Telegraph
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The crime branch of Guwahati city police and State police carried out a joint operation last night & arrested eight members of a criminal gang suspected to be behind the abduction of businessman Rajib Sharma at Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Telegraph. Sharma is yet to be freed. SFs seized two .9mm pistols and five rounds of ammunitions from the arrested persons. According to the Police, the arrested criminals were part of the gang, which abducted a Guwahati city based businessman, Rajib Sharma when he had gone to Byrnihat in Meghalaya on February 1. Later, the family of the businessman received a call on January 3 by suspected National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) militants asking for a ransom of INR 10 million for the trader’s release. Sources in the crime branch said of the eight arrested so far, Madhu Boro is suspected to be an NDFB member. The other arrested persons have been identified as Sobiram Basumatary and his wife Mahima Rabha Sachi, Rajkumar, Shiman Basumatary, Raju Boro, Rahul Basumatary and Pranjoy Mushahary.
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February - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, identified as Aftab Alam alias Farooq, who is reportedly an IED expert, reported The Indian Express. According to NIA, Farooq was recruited by
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, identified as Aftab Alam alias Farooq, who is reportedly an IED expert, reported The Indian Express. According to NIA, Farooq was recruited by co-founder of IM and its ‘India chief’ Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmed Zarar Siddibappa alias Imran in 2009, after the two met at a madrasa in Patna District of Bihar. A resident of Purnea District (Bihar), Farooq later moved to another district in the State, Darbhanga. The NIA sought his remand for 10 days. Meanwhile, the NIA has claimed to have learned through the investigations that the executioners of July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts and the August 1, 2012, Pune (Maharashtra) explosions had stayed in a small village in Bihar's Darbhanga District for a year prior to the incident, reports The Times of India. NIA further claimed that the group assembled bombs and exploded them on an experimental basis in a mango orchard.
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February - 5 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cleared the proposal to provide an Mi-17 helicopter to Andhra Pradesh's anti-Naxal force Greyhounds, reports The Indian Express. MHA has also sought the clearance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to allow G
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cleared the proposal to provide an Mi-17 helicopter to Andhra Pradesh's anti-Naxal force Greyhounds, reports The Indian Express. MHA has also sought the clearance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to allow Greyhounds to use the helicopter in Naxal-affected areas. The Mi-17 helicopter has been provided by MHA from the existing fleet of Border Security Force (BSF).
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February - 5 
Two garment traders, identified as Irshad Ahmed Bani and Faiyyaz Butt, were detained from a house near Neelam Talkies under Kotwali Police Station in Munger District on February 5, for alleged terror links, reports Business Standard. The Deputy Inspe
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Two garment traders, identified as Irshad Ahmed Bani and Faiyyaz Butt, were detained from a house near Neelam Talkies under Kotwali Police Station in Munger District on February 5, for alleged terror links, reports Business Standard. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munger Range, Anil Kishore Yadav said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police had earlier tipped off the local Police that the traders had the name of a Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militant Faiyyaz Saphab listed in their phone books. Yadav further said that Saphab had visited the District in the guise of a garment trader to supply Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and foreign arms after routing them through Bangladesh. Bani and Butt, residents of village Astkam in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir admitted they knew the terrorist but denied that they were part of his terror network. The arrestees were subsequently released.
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February - 5 
Unidentified persons abducted the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck from along the National Highway 2 in the evening of February 5, reports Kanglaonline. The truck involved in the transportation of sugar for the Food Corporation of India (FCI)
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Unidentified persons abducted the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck from along the National Highway 2 in the evening of February 5, reports Kanglaonline. The truck involved in the transportation of sugar for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) was waylaid and the driver and handyman abducted from a place about 2 kms south of the Saparmeina Police Station in Senapati District. While the identities of the driver and the handyman are yet to be established, the Police have picked up the truck which was abandoned.
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February - 5 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed its anger over the killing of one of its cadres identified as one Corporal Khan alias Poukhanlung by Assam Rifles in Tamenglong on February 5. It was reported earlier that Poukhanlung was a suspected NSCN-
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed its anger over the killing of one of its cadres identified as one Corporal Khan alias Poukhanlung by Assam Rifles in Tamenglong on February 5. It was reported earlier that Poukhanlung was a suspected NSCN-K.
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February - 5 
A person, identified as Imam Baksh, was killed and another, identified as Abdul Waheed, was injured by unidentified assailants in Turbat town (Turbat District) on February 5, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Imam Baksh, was killed and another, identified as Abdul Waheed, was injured by unidentified assailants in Turbat town (Turbat District) on February 5, reports Daily Times.
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February - 5 
As many as 73 persons were killed across the country in 43 incidents of violence during the last week while another 20 were injured and one was kidnapped, The Express Tribune quoting Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) reported on February 6. The
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As many as 73 persons were killed across the country in 43 incidents of violence during the last week while another 20 were injured and one was kidnapped, The Express Tribune quoting Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) reported on February 6. The statistics were released in a weekly monitoring report prepared by the FAFEN that collected data from January 26 to February 1, 2013. This week, target killings claimed the most lives, with 25 persons being gunned down in Karachi alone. Terrorist activities were the second most violent, with 13 incidents across Pakistan, killing 16 people and injuring 18 others. Civilians remained the most affected, constituting 77% of the total victims — a 14% increase from last week’s 63%. The fatalities of security forces dropped from 30% to nine per cent, while those of militants went up from seven per cent to 14%. Compared to last week’s, the number of incidents doubled from 27 to 43. Twenty people were injured in these incidents, down from the preceding week’s 21.
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February - 5 
As the authorities contemplate officially declaring the troubled Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency “war-hit zone”, more than 2,500 families have been forced to evacuate amid deadly clashes between militant outfits, The Express Tribune reported on Fe
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As the authorities contemplate officially declaring the troubled Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency “war-hit zone”, more than 2,500 families have been forced to evacuate amid deadly clashes between militant outfits, The Express Tribune reported on February 6. Outfits including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Ansarul Islam (AI), Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and the pro-Government peace militia of Qambarkhel have been fighting a bloody turf war in Khyber Agency for 12 days. Witnesses spoke of hundreds of stranded women and children living without any food, blankets or shelter in the region’s unforgiving winter wilderness after entrances and exits to the valley were sealed off. Siraj Muhammad, an uprooted victim who reached Peshawar a day ago with 12 of his family members, said that the people of Qambarkhel, Lar Kallay, Largo Kallay, Tora Lagda and Bar Kallay of Takhti have been forced to move to Maidan in sub-zero temperatures and testing conditions. Despite repeated attempts, no official of the FATA Disaster Management Authority responded to calls for their comments on the crisis. An official of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said, however, that after the political agent declares an area war-affected, the Fata authority will send the provincial authority a letter to distribute food and provide other facilities. “Without going through the whole procedure we cannot do anything for these victims,” he said.
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February - 5 February - 6
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman, referring to continued drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 5 urged the Barrack Obama administration not to cross “red line”, reports Dawn. Rehman said that
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Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman, referring to continued drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 5 urged the Barrack Obama administration not to cross “red line”, reports Dawn. Rehman said that drones strikes were “a clear violation of our sovereignty and a violation of international law” that threatened stable relations between the two Governments. She rejected persistent media reports that Pakistan tacitly approved the strikes while denouncing them publicly as untrue. “Let me assure you that since we have been in Government, there has been no quiet complicity, no question of wink and nod,” she said. Meanwhile, the White House on February 6 (today) said that US drone strikes on potential terrorist targets were ‘legal,’ ‘ethical’ and ‘wise’ and would continue. “These strikes are legal, they are ethical and they are wise,” White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told a briefing in Washington. “The US government takes great care in deciding to pursue an Al Qaeda terrorist, to ensure precision and to avoid loss of innocent life.” Mr Carney rejected the media criticism of the US drone policy, the day after a Department of Justice memo leaked the conditions in which it viewed drone strikes targeted at American citizens abroad as legal.
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February - 5 
Police and Rangers arrested 16 people in separate operations in different parts of Karachi, reports Central Asia Online. Rangers raided drug dens in Moach Goth and arrested three suspects for alleged extortion and running the dens. Rangers recovered
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Police and Rangers arrested 16 people in separate operations in different parts of Karachi, reports Central Asia Online. Rangers raided drug dens in Moach Goth and arrested three suspects for alleged extortion and running the dens. Rangers recovered an undisclosed number of weapons. Police in an operation in Clifton arrested 13 suspects.
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February - 5 February - 6
Police arrested 177 accused from different part of Karachi on February 5 and 6, reports Daily Times. Police said that those arrested included 109 absconders and proclaimed offenders. As many as 57 pistols, two SMGs, one rifle, two hand grenades, nine
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Police arrested 177 accused from different part of Karachi on February 5 and 6, reports Daily Times. Police said that those arrested included 109 absconders and proclaimed offenders. As many as 57 pistols, two SMGs, one rifle, two hand grenades, nine mobile phones and cash were recovered from the accused.
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February - 5 
Sindh Government created a list of more than 100 most-wanted militants accused of terrorising the city, and ordered their arrest. The list identifies Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and members of ethnic groups and political parties involv
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Sindh Government created a list of more than 100 most-wanted militants accused of terrorising the city, and ordered their arrest. The list identifies Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and members of ethnic groups and political parties involved in the on-going killings, extortions and abducting for ransom in Karachi, says Waqar Mehdi, spokesman for Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah.
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February - 5 
The Federal Minister of Railways Ghulam Ahmed Bilour on February 5 said that they fear militants would increase their activities during elections, reports The Express Tribune. Bilour, who lost his younger brother, Bashir Bilour, to a suicide bombing
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The Federal Minister of Railways Ghulam Ahmed Bilour on February 5 said that they fear militants would increase their activities during elections, reports The Express Tribune. Bilour, who lost his younger brother, Bashir Bilour, to a suicide bombing attack in Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) on December 22, 2012, urged all political parties to join hands to cope with the terror threats.
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February - 5 
The Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf, while terming the Kashmir dispute a human rights issue, on February 5 reiterated Pakistan’s stance that it should be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions, reports Daily Times. Addressing a functio
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The Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf, while terming the Kashmir dispute a human rights issue, on February 5 reiterated Pakistan’s stance that it should be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions, reports Daily Times. Addressing a function in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day, he said that plebiscite is the right way to give the Kashmiris their right to self-determination. The PM said the Kashmir issue is a human rights issue and urged the world community to play its role for its resolution. He said, unfortunately, India has demonstrated intransigence for resolution of the Kashmir dispute. He said India is ruling Kashmir with brute force and termed the dispute dangerous for peace in the region and the world. Raja said Kashmiris are waging a struggle for their right of self-determination and this struggle is intensifying day by day. PM said the objective to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day is to express solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren for their right to self-determination.
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February - 5 
Unidentified assailants abducted three school teachers of the Government Workers’ Welfare School in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District), reports Dawn. The victims were identified as, Jameel Ahmed, Liaquat Ali and Syed Shahmir Shah.
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Unidentified assailants abducted three school teachers of the Government Workers’ Welfare School in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District), reports Dawn. The victims were identified as, Jameel Ahmed, Liaquat Ali and Syed Shahmir Shah.
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February - 5 
Unidentified assailants hurled two hand grenades at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Faisal situated along main Shahra-e-Faisal area within the precincts of Shahra-e-Faisal Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on
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Unidentified assailants hurled two hand grenades at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Faisal situated along main Shahra-e-Faisal area within the precincts of Shahra-e-Faisal Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 5, reports Daily Times. A passer-by was injured in the attack.
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February - 5 
As the first phase of protests launched by the opposition alliance is going to conclude on February 8, leaders from the agitating political parties on February 5 worked out protest programs in Kathmandu for the second stage of demonstrations across t
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As the first phase of protests launched by the opposition alliance is going to conclude on February 8, leaders from the agitating political parties on February 5 worked out protest programs in Kathmandu for the second stage of demonstrations across the country, reports Myrepublica.com. The alliance of nine opposition parties led by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have taken to the street since last month aimed at unseating the present Government and purportedly to foil the ruling coalition´s plan to impose autocratic rule in the country. CPN-UML leader Shankar Pokharel, a member of the taskforce, told "We have worked out the next phase of protests broadly. We will work on the proposal further in detail in the presence of top leaders. The final protest programs will be announced at the mass gathering in Kathmandu on February 5."
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February - 5 
NC president Sushil Koirala on February 5 said that the opposition's agitations will continue until the Maoist-led Government steps down, reports Nepalnews.com. Koirala said that the opposition alliance is determined to remove the Government through
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NC president Sushil Koirala on February 5 said that the opposition's agitations will continue until the Maoist-led Government steps down, reports Nepalnews.com. Koirala said that the opposition alliance is determined to remove the Government through the street protests and form a national unity Government. Arguing that Nepal has been in weakest phase in its history during Baburam Bhattarai's tenure, the NC president said his party is not going to reach any new agreement with the Maoists as they have always went back on their promise.
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February - 5 
At least three people were killed and many injured across the country on February 5 as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres enforced a dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) protesting the war crimes trial of its lead
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At least three people were killed and many injured across the country on February 5 as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres enforced a dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) protesting the war crimes trial of its leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star. In Chittagong District, two ICS cadres (Imran Khan and Afzal Hossain) and Shafiqu, a worker of Youngone factory were killed during a clash with Police. Police arrested 15 ICS cadres from the District.In capital Dhaka, the JeI-ICS cadres exploded 8-10 crude bombs when police obstructed them. A Police constable, Nur Nabi, was injured and 52 cadres were arrested from the city. In Comilla District, one JeI-ICS cadre was injured in Police firing. In Rajshahi District, about 10 cadres were injured in a clash with Police as they were intercepted by the law-enforcers. In Khulna District, Police arrested seven cadres from the Khulna city. In Sylhet District, 30 people, including a constable, were injured. In Satkhira District, three Policemen were injured.In Bogra District, Police arrested five cadres. In Natore District, Police arrested one cadre. In Laxmipur District, Police arrested four cadres. In Gazipur District, Police arrested 15 cadres.
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February - 5 
International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on February 5 sentenced JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah to life term imprisonment on war crimes charge, reports UNBConnect. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Obaidul Hasan, pronounced the sentence after
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International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on February 5 sentenced JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah to life term imprisonment on war crimes charge, reports UNBConnect. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Obaidul Hasan, pronounced the sentence after reading out a 132-page verdict. A total of 18 witnesses, 12 from the prosecution and 6 from the defence, testified in the case. In May 28, 2012, the tribunal indicted Quader Mollah for six offences of crimes against humanity, including killing, mass murder, conspiracy and instigation during the 1971 Liberation War. This is the second verdict of the ICT in connection with the crimes against humanity cases. On January 21, 2013, the same tribunal delivered its maiden verdict sentencing JeI leader Abul Kalam Azad alias Bachchu Razakar to death, in absentia.
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February - 5 
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for South Asia Alistair Burt confirmed on February 5 that the British Government will support a United Nations resolution on Sri Lanka sponsored by the United States at the upcoming 22nd UN Human Rights Counci
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for South Asia Alistair Burt confirmed on February 5 that the British Government will support a United Nations resolution on Sri Lanka sponsored by the United States at the upcoming 22nd UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva later this month, reports Colombo Page. Burt said UK will continue to urge the Sri Lankan Government and the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to make serious progress towards a political settlement in the country. Addressing the progress on the implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations, Mr. Burt welcomed the progress made so far but said although the war ended in 2009, the route of conflict as set out by LLRC still needs to be addressed.
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February - 6 
A combined team of Imphal East commandos and 16 Assam Rifles arrested one cadre of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Salam Jiten Meitei alias Temba alias Lemba alias Hinganba from Nongada Thongkhong near Wa
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A combined team of Imphal East commandos and 16 Assam Rifles arrested one cadre of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Salam Jiten Meitei alias Temba alias Lemba alias Hinganba from Nongada Thongkhong near Waiting Shed on February 6 around 5.10 pm. Two mobile phones and three SIM cards were recovered from his possession. He joined the outfit in November 2012 through one Manja of Khurai and presently working under the command of ‘finance secretary’ Rocky of the outfit. He was also said to be involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen, etc.
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February - 6 
A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Eas
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A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, JFK Marak said that the gunfight erupted after the sentry of the GNLA militants, who were camping in a house, first spotted the Police team and fired upon the special squad of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) commandos. This forced the security personnel to retaliate. However, the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the thick forest and there was no report of any casualty.
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February - 6 
A meeting of civil society organisations convened by Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) at Aizawl in Aizawl District in Mizoram on February 6 resolved to support the demand for creation of a Kuki State, reports The Telegraph. Leaders of Mizoram Stu
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A meeting of civil society organisations convened by Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) at Aizawl in Aizawl District in Mizoram on February 6 resolved to support the demand for creation of a Kuki State, reports The Telegraph. Leaders of Mizoram Students Union (MSU), Mizoram Chiefs’ Council, former Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders, Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) and other civil groups attended the meeting. KSDC is agitating for a separate Kuki State incorporating Kuki inhabited areas of Manipur. Apart from resolving to support the Kuki state demand, participants resolved to appraise the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) about the alleged atrocities by Nationalist Socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN IM) and Meitei militants on Kuki people. The participants also resolved to put pressure on the Centre and the Manipur government for a political solution to the Kuki problem before any political settlement with the NSCN-IM.
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February - 6 
Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Berry, on February 6, sentenced Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to 10-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) and
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Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Berry, on February 6, sentenced Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to 10-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) and a fine of INR 10,000 in a case pertaining to recovery of explosives, reports The Times of India. Rajoana was caught with explosives on December 22, 1995, in Rajpura of Patiala District in Punjab, and was subsequently booked under the explosive substances Act. It is worth mentioning here that the Union government had stayed the hanging of Rajoana in 2012 following a wave of protests in Punjab.
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February - 6 
Bijoy Kumar Hrankhwal ‘chief’ of former militant outfit, Tripura National Volunteer (TNV) will contest from Ambassa constituency in Dhalai District.
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Bijoy Kumar Hrankhwal ‘chief’ of former militant outfit, Tripura National Volunteer (TNV) will contest from Ambassa constituency in Dhalai District.
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February - 6 
BSF troops of Baghmara arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. The arrested persons were identified as Prabash Marak (37) and Samul Marak (45). The immigrants revealed that they intended to go to Nangalbibra coal mines area to work as labourers.
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BSF troops of Baghmara arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. The arrested persons were identified as Prabash Marak (37) and Samul Marak (45). The immigrants revealed that they intended to go to Nangalbibra coal mines area to work as labourers.
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February - 6 
Forty-seven more members of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha surrendered before the Police on February 6, reports
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Forty-seven more members of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha surrendered before the Police on February 6, reports The Hindu. The activists were from remote Hurlikota and Laumala villages in Narayanpatna Police Station limits. The 47 CMAS members reached Narayanpatna Police Station and pledged that they would no more get involved in violent activities of the CMAS and Maoists. They expressed their desire to lead a normal life. Police officials promised to make all possible efforts so that developmental schemes of government could be availed by them and their families. It may be noted that due to pressure of CMAS leadership most activists did not avail benefits of developmental schemes of the Government for the poor. Exodus of CMAS members continued since January. Sixty-eight CMAS activists from Upper Renga and Bhaliaput villages in Narayanpatna Police Station limits surrendered on January 13. On January 12, fifteen CMAS activists of Bhaliaput village surrendered before the Police. Thirty-eight other CMAS members from Bhaliaput village surrendered on January 11.
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February - 6 
Imphal West Police commando personnel arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Keisham Meghanath and Thokchom Konan alias Mocha along with INR 30, 000 near the gate of Langol View Clinic.
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Imphal West Police commando personnel arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Keisham Meghanath and Thokchom Konan alias Mocha along with INR 30, 000 near the gate of Langol View Clinic.
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February - 6 
Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb was found planted by unidentified persons on February 6 at around 6:20 am near Lilong Bridge (towards Chajing turning point) under Singjamei Police station in Thoubal District. Polic
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Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb was found planted by unidentified persons on February 6 at around 6:20 am near Lilong Bridge (towards Chajing turning point) under Singjamei Police station in Thoubal District. Police bomb experts retrieved the bomb and exploded it safely at a nearby place.
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February - 6 
Maoists set on fire four vehicles, used in road construction work, in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on February 6, reports The Daily Bhaskar. A senior official said "A group of Naxals [Left-wing Extremists (LWEs)] torched four vehicles of a pri
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Maoists set on fire four vehicles, used in road construction work, in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on February 6, reports The Daily Bhaskar. A senior official said "A group of Naxals [Left-wing Extremists (LWEs)] torched four vehicles of a private company engaged in construction of Dantewada-Katekalyan Road near Pandum village."
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February - 6 
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammed Sagar said that the State Government was actively considering recommendations proposed by different quarters in the Panchayati Raj Act (PRA). The minister observed, “We have to ensure th
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Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammed Sagar said that the State Government was actively considering recommendations proposed by different quarters in the Panchayati Raj Act (PRA). The minister observed, “We have to ensure the participatory participation of the people in day to day governance and in this regard the necessary empowerment of different Panchayats has already been ensured.”
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February - 6 
Nagaland Post reports that in a joint operation, troops of 29 Assam Rifles along with Special Branch Dimapur arrested one person identified as Rengchoidoi Thanglem (44) along with five pistols and ten magazines from Blue hill bus station-Eros Line ar
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Nagaland Post reports that in a joint operation, troops of 29 Assam Rifles along with Special Branch Dimapur arrested one person identified as Rengchoidoi Thanglem (44) along with five pistols and ten magazines from Blue hill bus station-Eros Line area, Dimapur District on February 6. According to Deputy Superintendant of Police (DSP) Special Branch, Israel Xuivi, the joint team on receiving specific inputs arrested Thanglem and seized-- five 7.65mm pistol “US made” and 10 empty magazines. A blank cheque, ATM card, mobile phones and cash of INR 1710 was recovered from the accused. He said the arms were delivered to Thanglem by some unidentified person(s), who came in an unregistered Maruti van and sped away after delivering. Israel said, Thanglem paid INR 1,75,000 for the five fire arms. He suspected that the fire arms were meant to be used during the State assembly elections.
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February - 6 
One person, identified as Salil Ansari resident of Nijamnagar locality in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, was arrested in area under the limits of Bowbazar Police Station of Kolkata District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 498,00
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One person, identified as Salil Ansari resident of Nijamnagar locality in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, was arrested in area under the limits of Bowbazar Police Station of Kolkata District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 498,000 on February 6, reports The Times of India.
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February - 6 
Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in a letter through regular post, on February 6, threatened to carry out militant attacks in the city of Ahmadabad of Gujarat in western India, reports Zee News. A senior Police officer, quoting f
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Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in a letter through regular post, on February 6, threatened to carry out militant attacks in the city of Ahmadabad of Gujarat in western India, reports Zee News. A senior Police officer, quoting from the letter said, "Ahmadabad be ready for face the real terror...” and it read further “...terror will strike at four other places in the city.” Following the threats, security has been beefed up at the airport and other places of importance.
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February - 6 
Rejecting Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s contention that the United Naga Council (UNC)’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the Naga political dialogue is not a
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Rejecting Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s contention that the United Naga Council (UNC)’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the Naga political dialogue is not acceptable, the UNC said the Alternative Arrangement demand is raised only to the Centre. During a media conference held on February 6, the Chief Minister had stated that the Alternative Arrangement demand is unacceptable while adding that his Government would transfer powers to the local bodies in the hills by amending and enforcing the Autonomous District Council Act and Village Authority Act.
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February - 6 
SFs, on February 6, recovered four AK–56 Assault Rifles and four AK–56 magazines from Damsodiang Phai, Daiphai, under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. The hidden cache of arms is believed to have been left by the D
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SFs, on February 6, recovered four AK–56 Assault Rifles and four AK–56 magazines from Damsodiang Phai, Daiphai, under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. The hidden cache of arms is believed to have been left by the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) group during the period of ceasefire agreement. It is also believed that the newly formed Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) group has been trying to trace and recover the said weapons for their subversive activities.
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February - 6 
State Government has received feelers from a Military Defence Force faction of KYKL desiring to return to the mainstream, said the State Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh during a meeting with media persons on February 6. He said, following the ‘
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State Government has received feelers from a Military Defence Force faction of KYKL desiring to return to the mainstream, said the State Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh during a meeting with media persons on February 6. He said, following the ‘rescue’ of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres from Moreh town (Chandel District) on February 3 by a Thoubal commando team led by Inspector M Sudhir, the KYKL-MDF led by one Thouba has sent feelers desiring return to the mainstream. The approach is yet to be deemed official, he added. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also hinted at entering into peace talks with the UPPK, which recently ‘turned in’ to the Assam Rifles, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 6 
The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma has decided not contest the elections for the State Assembly on February 23. This became clear when Champion did not file nomination on February 6, which was the last day for filing nominations. Earlier
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The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma has decided not contest the elections for the State Assembly on February 23. This became clear when Champion did not file nomination on February 6, which was the last day for filing nominations. Earlier, the decision of GNLA ‘chairman’ to contest the upcoming election was conveyed to the media by his lawyer, Sujit Dey, on January 19.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports on February 7 that while expressing serious concern over the rising crimes against women, the PREPAK has slammed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2013 which was approved by the President of India on February 3.
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The Sangai Express reports on February 7 that while expressing serious concern over the rising crimes against women, the PREPAK has slammed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2013 which was approved by the President of India on February 3.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that CM Okram ibobi Singh has claimed to have intimated to the Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that Government of Manipur will have no objection to the Centre- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (
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The Sangai Express reports that CM Okram ibobi Singh has claimed to have intimated to the Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that Government of Manipur will have no objection to the Centre- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) talks reaching an amicable solution on the vexed Naga political issue but will staunchly oppose any outcome that either threatens territorial integrity of Manipur or is detrimental to the State's interest. The CM is also said to have outrightly rejected demand by the United Naga Council (UNC) for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur, outside the Government of Manipur, pending solution to the Naga political issue. Interacting with media persons at his conference hall soon after arrival from New Delhi on February 6, Ibobi said he, accompanied by home minister Deputy CM Gaikhangam had a lengthy discussion with Sushil Kumar Shinde on various issues including possible outcome of the ongoing dialogue between the Central Government and NSCN-IM and its likely impact, if any, on Manipur's future. Ibobi Singh disclosed that the union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has assured him, before election to Nagaland was announced, that the Centre would provide in ‘black and white’ contents of the negotiations between the Government of India and NSCN-IM, at an appropriate time, on solving the Naga political issue, adds Nagaland Post.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mutum Imotomba Singh was arrested at Bashikhong Kitna Panung in Imphal East District around 6.30 am on February 6. The arrested disclosed t
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The Sangai Express reports that one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mutum Imotomba Singh was arrested at Bashikhong Kitna Panung in Imphal East District around 6.30 am on February 6. The arrested disclosed that he was working under the command of a ‘commander’ of the outfit named Rajen Babu alias Babu alias Kunba. Imotomba had extorted huge amount of money from different places under the instruction
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February - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in Nokchi, West Garo Hills District arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman identified as Santok Koch (20)
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in Nokchi, West Garo Hills District arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman identified as Santok Koch (20) while he was trying to infiltrate into India on February 6. During preliminary questioning, the linkman confessed that he was working with ULFA and NDFB and facilitating trans-border movements of their cadres.
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February - 6 
The Times of India reports that speaking on the sidelines of National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) seminar at National Security Guard (NSG) headquarters in Manesar (Haryana), NSG Director General (DG) Arvind Ranjan said, "A ubiquitous weapon of terror, th
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The Times of India reports that speaking on the sidelines of National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) seminar at National Security Guard (NSG) headquarters in Manesar (Haryana), NSG Director General (DG) Arvind Ranjan said, "A ubiquitous weapon of terror, the IED [Improvised Explosive Device] continues to be the weapon of choice of the purveyors of terror and a formidable internal security challenge. The recent incident where an IED was placed in the abdomen of dead CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] personnel in Jharkhand's Latehar district was a phenomenon beyond imagination. This is a dangerous trend and requires to be nipped in the bud." He further said that the force, which regularly trains paramilitary personnel in bomb detection, is planning to increase its training capacity so that more number of personnel can be trained every year. Now, NSG holds training for about 500-600 personnel every year at its Manesar headquarters. This too may change soon as NSG is planning to send its trainers to states to facilitate ease of training cutting down the travel of a large number of personnel to Delhi.
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February - 6 
The Union Minister for Finance, P. Chidambaram said on February 6, said that there was no consensus between the Union Government and the Army on the subject of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Hindu. He stated, “The Army has taken
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The Union Minister for Finance, P. Chidambaram said on February 6, said that there was no consensus between the Union Government and the Army on the subject of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Hindu. He stated, “The Army has taken a strong stand against any dilution of the AFSPA… We can’t move forward because there is no consensus. The present and former Army Chiefs have taken a strong position that the Act should not be amended... They also do not want the government notification [of bringing areas under the AFSPA] to be taken back. How does the government move forward…to make the AFSPA a more humanitarian law?” On the issue of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Chidambaram said the Union was in favour of it while State Governments were opposed to it. He said, "Central government is championing NCTC, state governments are opposing NCTC,” adds Greater Kashmir.
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February - 6 
Two former militants are contesting elections for the upcoming State Assembly elections, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. A former militant leader belonging to All Tripura Peoples Liberation Organisation (ATPLO), Khagendra Jamatia, also a mi
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Two former militants are contesting elections for the upcoming State Assembly elections, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. A former militant leader belonging to All Tripura Peoples Liberation Organisation (ATPLO), Khagendra Jamatia, also a minister in Chief Minister Manik Sarkar’s cabinet is contesting as a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) candidate.
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February - 6 
Two persons, posing as militants, were arrested on February 6, in Dooru area of Anantnag District for issuing threats to the people in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified them as Mohammad Yousuf Khan, son of Mohammad Shafi Khan and A
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Two persons, posing as militants, were arrested on February 6, in Dooru area of Anantnag District for issuing threats to the people in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified them as Mohammad Yousuf Khan, son of Mohammad Shafi Khan and Abdul Rashid Rai, son of Gulam Mohd Rai of the same District. The arrestees were posing as Harkat-ul-Jehadi-Islami (HuJI) militants and were threatening members of the Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution). Police have also recovered posters and fake stamps from them.
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February - 6 
A dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Banaras Flyover within limits of Pirabad Police Station
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A dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Banaras Flyover within limits of Pirabad Police Station
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February - 6 
A person, identified as Aleem Pervez (40), was shot dead and two brothers, Aun Raza and Ali Raza, were injured by unidentified assailants in Bohrapir area within the precincts of Risala Police Station.
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A person, identified as Aleem Pervez (40), was shot dead and two brothers, Aun Raza and Ali Raza, were injured by unidentified assailants in Bohrapir area within the precincts of Risala Police Station.
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February - 6 
An alleged member of People’s Amn Committee (PAC), identified as Afzal (25), was shot dead in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the limits of Sachal Police Station.
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An alleged member of People’s Amn Committee (PAC), identified as Afzal (25), was shot dead in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the limits of Sachal Police Station.
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February - 6 
At least 10 militants were killed and several others were injured when jet fighters pounded their hideouts in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stronghold of Mamozai town in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February
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At least 10 militants were killed and several others were injured when jet fighters pounded their hideouts in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stronghold of Mamozai town in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 6, reports Dawn. Sources said that the jets targeted militant positions in Arghanjo and Lando Qamar areas and destroyed four hideouts.
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February - 6 
At least four persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 6, reports Daily Times. A cadre of Ahl-e- Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Ayaz, was killed on Khalid Bin Waled Road within the p
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At least four persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 6, reports Daily Times. A cadre of Ahl-e- Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Ayaz, was killed on Khalid Bin Waled Road within the precincts of Ferozabad Police Station.
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February - 6 
Earlier on February 6, 10 suspected militants were killed in a similar raid. It was the fifth such attack on militants this year. According to SFs, the previous four air raids killed around 38 militants, while 11 hideouts were destroyed. However, the
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Earlier on February 6, 10 suspected militants were killed in a similar raid. It was the fifth such attack on militants this year. According to SFs, the previous four air raids killed around 38 militants, while 11 hideouts were destroyed. However, the exact figures are difficult to verify.
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February - 6 
Five persons were killed after six missiles hit a house in Tehsil Spain Wam of North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times.
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Five persons were killed after six missiles hit a house in Tehsil Spain Wam of North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times.
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February - 6 
On February 6, unidentified militants attacked the Malangi Police check-post, prompting an exchange of fire between them and security personnel, District Police Officer Muhammad Hussain said. No casualties were reported, and the militants managed to
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On February 6, unidentified militants attacked the Malangi Police check-post, prompting an exchange of fire between them and security personnel, District Police Officer Muhammad Hussain said. No casualties were reported, and the militants managed to escape.
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February - 6 
The Pakistani Defence Ministry, on February 6, told the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence that militants have attacked 16 defence installations since 2009, reports Central Asia Online. A quick response force has been deployed on all f
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The Pakistani Defence Ministry, on February 6, told the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence that militants have attacked 16 defence installations since 2009, reports Central Asia Online. A quick response force has been deployed on all four sides of sensitive installations across the country to avert additional assaults, Asif Yaseen Malik, Defence Secretary, told the committee.
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February - 6 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) joined hands to form a special unit of deadly fidayeen attackers called “Ansar- Al- Aseer” (supporters of prisoners) whose prime mission would be to secure freedom for
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) joined hands to form a special unit of deadly fidayeen attackers called “Ansar- Al- Aseer” (supporters of prisoners) whose prime mission would be to secure freedom for the imprisoned militants by carrying out jail break fidayeen operations all over Pakistan on February 6, reports The News. Adnan Rasheed, a dangerous militant and the mastermind of an assassination attempt on Pervez Musharraf, appointed the chief operational commander of the lethal fidayeen unit. Adnan himself was freed in an unprecedented jailbreak operation which was conducted on April 15, 2012 when around 200 TTP militants armed with guns, grenades and rockets attacked the high-security Central Jail in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and released 384 prisoners. Five days after the jail break, TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said (on April 20, 2012) that the operation was chiefly meant to free Adnan Rasheed. Ehsan said that the Taliban had been working on the jailbreak plan for the past several months and were in touch with Adnan Rasheed and other prisoners in the Bannu Central Jail.
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February - 6 
Addressing the closed session of the ongoing seventh general convention of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in Hetauda town in Makwanpur District, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on February 6, told his party´s rank and file that it
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Addressing the closed session of the ongoing seventh general convention of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in Hetauda town in Makwanpur District, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on February 6, told his party´s rank and file that it had become necessary for the party to stay in Government for the next 20-30 years. Bhattarai also sought support from the party organization to formulate party policy and programs accordingly. He said he would not step down any time soon without finding a suitable alternative. “We would have been in a serious trouble had we not been in the government. We would have landed in the International Criminal Court had we not been in the government,” said Bhattarai.
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February - 6 
Agitating opposition parties, including the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have stepped up efforts to garner people´s support for their anti-Government protests on February 6, reports Myrepub
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Agitating opposition parties, including the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have stepped up efforts to garner people´s support for their anti-Government protests on February 6, reports Myrepublica.com. NC General Secretary Prakash Man Singh led a campaign of publicity and distribution of handbills at Basantapur and New Road in Kathmandu. The nine opposition parties have announced to conclude the first-phase of their protests by gathering tens of thousands of demonstrators at Ratna Park in Kathmandu on February 8. They have already planned second phase of protests for later this month. Leaders said they will announce the new protest programs during the February 8´s gathering.
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February - 6 
At least 41 people including eight Policemen were injured in clashes with Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) during the second day of dawn-to-dusk countrywide hartal (shut down) enforced by JeI-ICS on February 6, r
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At least 41 people including eight Policemen were injured in clashes with Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) during the second day of dawn-to-dusk countrywide hartal (shut down) enforced by JeI-ICS on February 6, reports The Daily Star. At Siddhirganj in Narayanganj District, JeI-ICS cadres equipped with iron rods and sharp weapons swooped on Police. At least 15 people including three Policemen suffered injuries during the clash. At Paribagh in Dhaka city, Badrul Hasan (30), an Assistant Superintendent of Police, was injured during a chase and counter-chase between the law enforcers and the stick-wielding pro-hartal cadres. Police arrested two cadres from the spot. In Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, nine cadres were arrested for attacking the Police. At Batiaghata in Khulna District at least 15 people including two Policemen were injured during a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and the Police. At Raiganj in Sirajganj District, at least 10 people, including two Policemen were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with them. The injured Policemen are Tazul Huda, officer-in-charge (OC) of Solonga Police Station, and Ali Farid Ahmed, OC of Sirajganj Highway Police.
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February - 6 
Urging the Government to appeal the verdict of International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) sentencing Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) leader Abdul Quader Mollah to life term imprisonment on war crimes charges to the higher court demanding capital punishment, reside
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Urging the Government to appeal the verdict of International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) sentencing Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) leader Abdul Quader Mollah to life term imprisonment on war crimes charges to the higher court demanding capital punishment, residents of Thakurgaon, Chandpur, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Mymensigh, Rangpur and Manikganj Districts formed human chains and took out processions on February 6, reports The Independent.
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February - 6 
Sri Lanka Parliament, on February 6, moved a draft revision bill to revise legislation on terrorist financing as the country needs a complete legal framework in order to suppress the financing of terrorism, reports Colombo Page. The draft bill to ame
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Sri Lanka Parliament, on February 6, moved a draft revision bill to revise legislation on terrorist financing as the country needs a complete legal framework in order to suppress the financing of terrorism, reports Colombo Page. The draft bill to amend the Convention on Suppression of Terrorist Financing Act No 25 of 2005 was presented to Parliament by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silval. The Sri Lankan Government, as a response to the threat from the Tamil Tiger terrorist organization, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which is still active overseas, has launched legislative efforts focused on limiting financial support for the remnants of LTTE. Sri Lanka says in order to suppress the financing of terrorism, the country needs a complete legal framework and therefore further revisions of the Act are needed. Speaking on the Draft Bill, Deputy External Affairs Minister Neomal Perera said the objective of the Bill is to prevent collection of funds for terrorist organizations. He said that this act is in operation in Sri Lanka since 2005. Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris brought the proposal in August 2012 to make changes in the law and the cabinet of ministers approved the proposal.
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February - 7 
34 militants of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) are still at a camp in Eastern Nagaland areas of Myanmar after the ‘rescue’ of 44 UPPK cadres by a team of the Thoubal Police Commandos led by its OC Inspector M Sudhir on February 3 from
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34 militants of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) are still at a camp in Eastern Nagaland areas of Myanmar after the ‘rescue’ of 44 UPPK cadres by a team of the Thoubal Police Commandos led by its OC Inspector M Sudhir on February 3 from Moreh, informed a source, reports Kanglaonline on February 8. Following the rescue operation there is no UPPK cadre at the Leipok camp at Tamu sub-division of Myanmar, the source added. The remaining 34 cadres are sharing a camp with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-K) at Eastern Nagaland and is said to be led by one ‘sergeant’, Zou from Sugunu, informed a reliable source.
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February - 7 
Marking a major shift in its stand on infrastructure projects in forest areas, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has shot off a number of guidelines to all State Governments relaxing green norms for key infrastructure and public utility
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Marking a major shift in its stand on infrastructure projects in forest areas, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has shot off a number of guidelines to all State Governments relaxing green norms for key infrastructure and public utility projects, reports The Indian Express. While in an order dated February 5, the MoEF has agreed to exempt a range of linear projects such as roads/ railways/ transmission lines from requirement of Gram Sabha (Assembly of all voters of a Gram Panchayat) level approval, which its 2009 guidelines had called for, in another guideline, dated February 1, it has relaxed forest conservation rules for 82 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Districts. Giving in to demands raised by several State Governments and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that is implementing the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) in 82 Naxal affected Districts, the MoEF has permitted mining of stones in forest areas for construction of roads. It has also agreed to relax the norms under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, for all categories of public roads and not just rural roads in development-deprived districts. So far, quarrying of material for construction of roads was only permitted in revenue land, which was proving to be a problem in the largely- forested districts affected by the Naxal issue.
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February - 7 
Nagaland Post reports on February 8 that three intending candidates in 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency (AC) have appealed NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to “clarify, deny or confirm” through the media whether there was “direct and active involvement
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Nagaland Post reports on February 8 that three intending candidates in 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency (AC) have appealed NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to “clarify, deny or confirm” through the media whether there was “direct and active involvement” of its officials and armed cadres in the electioneering process under 29 Jangpetkong AC. In a joint press release, three intending candidates - Dr. Longrineken, Naga Peoples Front (NPF), E.T Sunep (Independent) and Dr. K. Chuba (Independent), claimed that some individual/s claiming to be senior officials and “armed cadres of NSCN (I-M)” along with village councils of Waromung, Dibuia, Mongchen, Chungliyimsen and Town Committee members, Sector Chairman and GBs of Mangkolemba Town were allegedly giving the “message that I. Imkong of Congress (I) was the “NSCN (I-M)’s official candidate.”
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February - 7 
Seeking to explain what happened during the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] strikes on the January 18 in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma District, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on February 7, insisted that reports suggesting tha
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Seeking to explain what happened during the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] strikes on the January 18 in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma District, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on February 7, insisted that reports suggesting that six Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel abandoned a Police radio operator and fled the scene, leaving weapons behind, were wrong, reports The Hindu.
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Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) has called for general shutdown on February 11 on the death anniversary of the hanged militant Mohammad Maqbool Butt, reports Kashmir Times.
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Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) has called for general shutdown on February 11 on the death anniversary of the hanged militant Mohammad Maqbool Butt, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested, Kishan Agarwal, an owner of a garment shop at Tinsukia town’s Daily Bazar for collecting money on behalf of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Tinsukia District.
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SFs arrested, Kishan Agarwal, an owner of a garment shop at Tinsukia town’s Daily Bazar for collecting money on behalf of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Tinsukia District.
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February - 7 
SFs on February 7 arrested a suspected a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from the heart of the Nagaon town in Nagaon District, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and live ammunition were seized from him.
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SFs on February 7 arrested a suspected a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from the heart of the Nagaon town in Nagaon District, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and live ammunition were seized from him.
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February - 7 
State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there. The State Chief Electoral Officer P Naik, on February 7, said that the S
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State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there. The State Chief Electoral Officer P Naik, on February 7, said that the State Government has sought for 91 companies of paramilitary forces for the upcoming Assembly elections. Earlier, the State Government had sought 73 companies of paramilitary forces to ensure a free and fair election. “We are concerned about certain pockets of Garo Hills where some incidents took place in the last few days,” Naik said. It may be recalled that last week militants entered the Williamnagar Jail premises and shot dead an assistant jailor and a warden. Due to a spurt in militant activities unleashed by the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in Garo Hills, the region has become more vulnerable as compared to other Districts of the State and almost half of the polling stations in the State (1222 out of 2485) have been categorized as either sensitive or hyper sensitive.
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February - 7 
The Government has decided to move unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations from Hyderabad to Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, closer to the ‘red corridor’ where Security Forces (SFs) are engaged in a bloody bat
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The Government has decided to move unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations from Hyderabad to Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, closer to the ‘red corridor’ where Security Forces (SFs) are engaged in a bloody battle with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports The Times of India. It would also be setting up a couple of more UAV bases to improve surveillance of the insurgency area, sources said. According to sources, the UAVs of National Technological Research Organization (NTRO), presently based in Begumpet (Hyderabad), would be shifted to Bhilai airport. The airport is part of the Bhiali steel plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
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February - 7 
The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), [United National Liberation Front (UNLF)’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC)] greeted all the people of Manipur in addition to extending New Year wishes on the occasion of the outfit’s 26th raising day, reports The San
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The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), [United National Liberation Front (UNLF)’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC)] greeted all the people of Manipur in addition to extending New Year wishes on the occasion of the outfit’s 26th raising day, reports The Sangai Express on February 8. MPA’s unrelenting struggle for restoring the lost sovereignty against the Indian Government is made possible only because of the people’s help and support, conveyed a statement issued by the UNLF -MAC ‘Acting Chairman ‘, Khundongbam Pambei.
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February - 7 
The State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills region following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there, reports The Shillong Times. The State Chief Electoral Officer
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The State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills region following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there, reports The Shillong Times. The State Chief Electoral Officer, P Naik on February 7 said that the State Government has sought for 91 companies of paramilitary forces for the upcoming Assembly elections. Earlier, the State Government had sought 73 companies of paramilitary forces to ensure a free and fair election.
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February - 7 
Two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were killed, in a encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) , along the Assam-Meghalaya border at Ambringkona under Boko Police Station of Kamrup (Rural) District on February 7, reports The Tel
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Two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were killed, in a encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) , along the Assam-Meghalaya border at Ambringkona under Boko Police Station of Kamrup (Rural) District on February 7, reports The Telegraph. The slain militants are yet to be identified. SFs recovered two 7.65mm pistols, seven rounds of ammunition, a large quantity of AK-47 rifles and two demand notes of the outfit.
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February - 7 
A cadre of the Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), Dr Abid Baig (56), was killed inside his clinic in North Nazimabad.
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A cadre of the Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), Dr Abid Baig (56), was killed inside his clinic in North Nazimabad.
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February - 7 
A man identified as Syed Zahid Ali Jafri (35), who was injured on February 5, 2013 in a sectarian attack in Lines Area died during treatment, reports Dawn.
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A man identified as Syed Zahid Ali Jafri (35), who was injured on February 5, 2013 in a sectarian attack in Lines Area died during treatment, reports Dawn.
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February - 7 
A man was shot dead by the unidentified assailants in North Karachi.
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A man was shot dead by the unidentified assailants in North Karachi.
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February - 7 
A man was shot dead outside his house in Golimar
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A man was shot dead outside his house in Golimar
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February - 7 
A month-old beheaded body of a man was found from bushes near Port Qasim area
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A month-old beheaded body of a man was found from bushes near Port Qasim area
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February - 7 
A person was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on Archar Road in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 7, reports Daily Times.
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A person was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on Archar Road in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 7, reports Daily Times.
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February - 7 
A Policeman was killed and five other persons, including two Police, were injured in a bomb attack targeting a Police van in Orangi town.
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A Policeman was killed and five other persons, including two Police, were injured in a bomb attack targeting a Police van in Orangi town.
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February - 7 
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, on February 7, raised concerns on the US policy of drone attacks in the tribal area of Pakistan in a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Lab
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Adviser to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, on February 7, raised concerns on the US policy of drone attacks in the tribal area of Pakistan in a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Micheal Posner, reports The News. He said that these attacks are not only counterproductive, but also cause loss of lives of innocent people. He discussed variety of issues relating to human rights with the US assistant secretary. The adviser briefed him about initiatives taken by the present Government to improve the human rights situation in Pakistan.
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February - 7 
Advising the Government to take the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) peace-talks offer seriously, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif said on February 7 that they should immediately start the process, reports The Express Tribune
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Advising the Government to take the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) peace-talks offer seriously, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif said on February 7 that they should immediately start the process, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP expressed its willingness to enter peace negotiations on February 4 with the Government if three senior politicians – Nawaz, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam - Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Jamaat-e-Islami amir Syed Munawar Hasan – would act as guarantors. Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik claimed Nawaz had refused to be an insurer. Criticising the Government for being unreliable, Nawaz said hardly anyone would agree to act as a guarantor for the process. Calling for result-oriented negotiations, the PML-N chief said the country is in need of peace.
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February - 7 
An employee of a shipping company was killed at Albela Chowk in Soldier Bazaar
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An employee of a shipping company was killed at Albela Chowk in Soldier Bazaar
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February - 7 
At least 14 persons, including two Policemen, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February7, reports Daily Times. Two brothers, identified as Rashid and his younger brother Kashif were k
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At least 14 persons, including two Policemen, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February7, reports Daily Times. Two brothers, identified as Rashid and his younger brother Kashif were killed inside their shop in Madni Colony of Maripur. The victims belonged to Punjab and had received extortion slips.
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February - 7 
In another incident, a paan shop owner was killed inside his shop in the same area (Golimar).
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In another incident, a paan shop owner was killed inside his shop in the same area (Golimar).
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February - 7 
Nearly 24 Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants invaded a house in Mera Balarzai, near Badhaber Police Station, in the provincial capital of KP, Peshawar, and abducted five men in the night of February 7. The LI militants fled after taking Lobia Gul, his so
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Nearly 24 Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants invaded a house in Mera Balarzai, near Badhaber Police Station, in the provincial capital of KP, Peshawar, and abducted five men in the night of February 7. The LI militants fled after taking Lobia Gul, his sons Irfan and Hazrat Hussain, and their guests Ibad Khan and Noor Hussain, residents said. The abducted men belong to Zaka Khel Afridi tribe from Bara of Khyber Agency (FATA), but were living in Mera Balarzai since the past few years.
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February - 7 
Police, on February 7, killed three suspected militants who attacked a Police van near Yar Hussain village in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Central Asia Online. The Police van was patrolling the area when the three suspected mili
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Police, on February 7, killed three suspected militants who attacked a Police van near Yar Hussain village in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Central Asia Online. The Police van was patrolling the area when the three suspected militants opened fire. Police returned fire and killed all of them, Police said. Police recovered an undisclosed number of weapons from the possession of slain persons.
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February - 7 
Policeman was killed by unidentified assailants near Khyber Chowk of Ittehad town.
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Policeman was killed by unidentified assailants near Khyber Chowk of Ittehad town.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 militants in an air raid on militant hideouts in the Mamozai are of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 7, reports The Express Tribune. According to sources, five hideouts were dest
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 militants in an air raid on militant hideouts in the Mamozai are of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 7, reports The Express Tribune. According to sources, five hideouts were destroyed in the attack.
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February - 7 
The dead body of a man was found near dairy farm in Malir.
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The dead body of a man was found near dairy farm in Malir.
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February - 7 
Two dead bodies, stuffed in gunny bags were found near Zoological Garden.
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Two dead bodies, stuffed in gunny bags were found near Zoological Garden.
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February - 7 
President of the NC, Sushil Koirala said in Janakpur of Dhanusa District on February 7 that the Madhesi Front currently in the Government under the leadership of Dr Baburam Bhattarai were also authoritarian like the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-
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President of the NC, Sushil Koirala said in Janakpur of Dhanusa District on February 7 that the Madhesi Front currently in the Government under the leadership of Dr Baburam Bhattarai were also authoritarian like the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), reports Nepalnews.com.
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February - 7 
At least five cadres of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the associate student front of the ruling Awami League (AL), were injured in an attack by a group of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Sylhet District on February 7
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At least five cadres of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the associate student front of the ruling Awami League (AL), were injured in an attack by a group of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Sylhet District on February 7, reports New Age.
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February - 7 
ICT-2, on February 7, asked three JeI leaders, including a lawmaker, to appear before it on February 20 for warning of a civil war at a party rally on February 4, reports New Age. The tribunal summoned JeI central executive council member Hamiudur Ra
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ICT-2, on February 7, asked three JeI leaders, including a lawmaker, to appear before it on February 20 for warning of a civil war at a party rally on February 4, reports New Age. The tribunal summoned JeI central executive council member Hamiudur Rahman Azad, also a lawmaker, acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan and Dhaka city assistant secretary general Selim Uddin for making ‘abhorrently outrageous remarks’.
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February - 8 
40 more supporters of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a CPI-Maoist-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha, surrendered before the Police at Narayanpatna Police Station on February 8, reports The Hindu.
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40 more supporters of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a CPI-Maoist-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha, surrendered before the Police at Narayanpatna Police Station on February 8, reports The Hindu.
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February - 8 
A hand written poster signed by the Maoists was found in Pandu market area in Palamu District on February 8. Sources in the market area said the poster threatened Police informers of dire consequences if they reveal Maoist activities to the cops.
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A hand written poster signed by the Maoists was found in Pandu market area in Palamu District on February 8. Sources in the market area said the poster threatened Police informers of dire consequences if they reveal Maoist activities to the cops.
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February - 8 
All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi, on February 8, said the Congress wanted to settle the Naga insurgency issue soon and is committed in bringing an honourable and acceptable solution to all concerned parties, reports The Times of
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All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi, on February 8, said the Congress wanted to settle the Naga insurgency issue soon and is committed in bringing an honourable and acceptable solution to all concerned parties, reports The Times of India. Addressing an election rally ahead of the February 23 assembly polls at Congress's bastion, Dimapur, she said that it was the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government that took the decision to invite NSCN leaders for the political dialogue. Sonia continued, "We now have the historic opportunity to resolve the Naga problem and this should not be lost. Congress is committed to take the peace talks forward and will ensure that a peace agreement is finalized sooner or later."
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February - 8 
Combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres from Palace Compound in front of the HERICUN Office building on February 8 at about 7:25 pm, said a Police release, according to Kanglaon
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Combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres from Palace Compound in front of the HERICUN Office building on February 8 at about 7:25 pm, said a Police release, according to Kanglaonline. According to the release, the arrested persons have been identified as Muhammad Muhibur alias Inaocha (34) and Laishram Tiken Singh (28).
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February - 8 
Crime Branch of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) on February 8, busted an international cyber crime gang and arrested two accused, identified as Varun Batra and a Mongalian national Munndro from Ghaziabad (Ghaziabad District) in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Tim
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Crime Branch of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) on February 8, busted an international cyber crime gang and arrested two accused, identified as Varun Batra and a Mongalian national Munndro from Ghaziabad (Ghaziabad District) in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Times of India. Two other accused a Mongolian identified as Tamir and a Sri Lankan national Hassim are reportedly absconding. Inspector General of Police (IGP-Indore) Anuradha Shankar said, "This is one of the rarest of rare cyber crime cases and probably this is the first time when a district-level police has cracked such a case." Accused siphoned money from nine accounts of Punjab National Bank (PNB) of the Hindi news daily and transferred it to CC-Avenue (a gaming website based in China) from there the money was transferred to mol.com and redeemed in Shanghai (China). A share of money was transferred to a bank account in New Delhi from which Varun withdrew his share.
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February - 8 
Dandapani Mohanty, who acted as an interlocutor between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the State Government during the high profile abductions of the then Malkangiri collector R Vineel Krishna in 2011 and Italians Paulo Bosusco
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Dandapani Mohanty, who acted as an interlocutor between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the State Government during the high profile abductions of the then Malkangiri collector R Vineel Krishna in 2011 and Italians Paulo Bosusco and Claudio Colangelo in 2012, was arrested by Police from his residence at Shanti Nagar in Berhampur in Ganjam District on February 8 on charges of being involved in extremist activities, reports The Times of India. "Mohanty was a logistics provider to Maoists," Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra told The Times of India hours after police took the convener of Jana Adhikar Manch (JAM) in custody. It may be mentioned that, in 2006, the state Government had outlawed Daman Pratirodh Manch headed by Mohanty on grounds that it was serving as a front organization of the CPI-Maoist. Justifying Mohanty's arrest, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (southern range) Amitabh Thakur said, "He was involved in at least 15 Maoist-related cases in Gajapati district. Of these, non-bailable warrants were pending against him in six cases."
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February - 8 
District magistrate and collector of West Tripura District on February 8 slapped charges on All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) chief, Ranjit Debbarma under the National Security Act (NSA), reports The Times of India. SFs arrested ATTF chairman Ranjit Deb
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District magistrate and collector of West Tripura District on February 8 slapped charges on All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) chief, Ranjit Debbarma under the National Security Act (NSA), reports The Times of India. SFs arrested ATTF chairman Ranjit Debbarma from an area near the Indo-Bangla border under Sidhai Police Station in Mohanpur subdivision of West Tripura District.
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February - 8 
Fresh threat posters threatening Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and asking them to resign or face consequences appeared in Wadpora village in Kupwara District on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents
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Fresh threat posters threatening Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and asking them to resign or face consequences appeared in Wadpora village in Kupwara District on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents found posters pasted on the shops in the morning in the village. The handwritten posters sought resignation of the Panchs (members of Gram Panchayat) and Sarpanchs (heads of Gram Panchayat) of village Wadpora and adjacent villages and threatened of consequences if they failed to comply. A Police party of Police Station Chogul Handwara reached the village and removed the posters and they registered a case and have started investigations.
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February - 8 
In another development 14 families of Talajamaguda village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District who were not ready to bow down to pressure and threat of CMAS have left their village. These villagers have now taken shelter at Bandhugaon
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In another development 14 families of Talajamaguda village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District who were not ready to bow down to pressure and threat of CMAS have left their village. These villagers have now taken shelter at Bandhugaon. Administration has arranged shelter for them and they would be provided relief for seven days. Sources said that CMAS was trying hard to garner new supporters as it has started to lose supporters and members in Narayanpatna block.
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February - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Troops of 31 Assam Rifles apprehended one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as one Pungyau Phom along with one US Carbine M 30I and 10 live rounds in Longleng (District) Town.
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Nagaland Post reports that Troops of 31 Assam Rifles apprehended one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as one Pungyau Phom along with one US Carbine M 30I and 10 live rounds in Longleng (District) Town.
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February - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Wokha (District) Police on in the night of February 8 arrested two persons identified as Mongthungo Kikon (31) and Ngangshithung Lotha (42) and seized a .22 pistol (country made) with 7 live rounds. Wokha Police informed th
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Nagaland Post reports that Wokha (District) Police on in the night of February 8 arrested two persons identified as Mongthungo Kikon (31) and Ngangshithung Lotha (42) and seized a .22 pistol (country made) with 7 live rounds. Wokha Police informed that a Police team stopped the van where they were travelling in as it appeared to be moving in a suspicious manner at a point between Niroyo village and Wokha town.
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February - 8 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 8 made it clear that it would not abide by the directive of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) which restricted the cadres and ID-card holders of NSCN-IM from carrying arm
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 8 made it clear that it would not abide by the directive of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) which restricted the cadres and ID-card holders of NSCN-IM from carrying arms from February 7 to 23, reports The Times of India. NSCN-IM further stated that as the directive issued was against the ceasefire agreement signed with the Centre. ‘Convener of the political affairs committee’ of NSCN-IM, ‘General (retd)’ V S Atem, said the directive issued by the chairman of CFMG "oversteps" the jurisdiction of the chairman and also violates the ceasefire ground rules (CFGR) by the chairman, "who is supposed to enforce the CFGR without any tendency of being partial in favour of the Centre. He said the cardholders would carry the weapons as mentioned in the ceasefire agreement, whether there is an election in the state or not.
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February - 8 
On the same day at about 11: 10 pm, one more KYKL cadre identified as Oinam Ranjit Singh alias Inao (35) was also arrested from his residence, the release said.
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On the same day at about 11: 10 pm, one more KYKL cadre identified as Oinam Ranjit Singh alias Inao (35) was also arrested from his residence, the release said.
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Police arrested separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan from Pattan town in Baramulla District and was remanded to judicial custody and sent to Central Jail Srinagar (Srinagar District) till February 11. Police had accused Khan and his associate of rais
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Police arrested separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan from Pattan town in Baramulla District and was remanded to judicial custody and sent to Central Jail Srinagar (Srinagar District) till February 11. Police had accused Khan and his associate of raising provocative slogans against the sovereignty of India on September 16, 2011 in Gol Market area of Karan Nagar in Srinagar.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 8 arrested a militant belonging to Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Mathura Basumatary (25) alias B Majumser, from Rangsaidham area of No –2 Amguri area under B
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 8 arrested a militant belonging to Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Mathura Basumatary (25) alias B Majumser, from Rangsaidham area of No –2 Amguri area under Basugaon Police Station of Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. One Chinese grenade was recovered with him.
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February - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Sikshya Sahayak (Stipendiary Teacher) identified as Chaitanya Majhi (32), at Pathpani village in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 8, suspecting him to be a Police informer, repor
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Sikshya Sahayak (Stipendiary Teacher) identified as Chaitanya Majhi (32), at Pathpani village in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 8, suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports The Times of India. This is for the first time a teacher was killed by the Maoists in the State. Police said around four Maoists took him from his house to a secluded place on the outskirts of the village and killed him.
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February - 8 
Troops of 31 and 6 Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate occasions arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre (NSCN-KK) cadre. One ‘major’ Nungsangmanen of the NSCN-IM alon
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Troops of 31 and 6 Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate occasions arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre (NSCN-KK) cadre. One ‘major’ Nungsangmanen of the NSCN-IM along with one 12 bore gun and nine live rounds was arrested on February 8. The cadre revealed that “he was earlier in the NSCN (I-M) town command of Dimapur and has been recently sent by NSCN (I-M) from GHQ Hebron to head the faction’s election monitoring cell for Longleng district”.
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February - 8 
A bomb blast killed 16 persons and injured 27 others in Kalaya, the capital of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 8, reports Daily Times. “Most of the dead and injured were returning from Friday prayers at a
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A bomb blast killed 16 persons and injured 27 others in Kalaya, the capital of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on February 8, reports Daily Times. “Most of the dead and injured were returning from Friday prayers at a mosque,” said Mehmood Aslam, a government official in the area. A journalist and one paramilitary personnel were among the dead, said Assistant Political Agent Fazal-i-Qadir. The bomb targeted people from the pro-government Feroz Khel tribe, who have shops in the market, he said. The bomb was planted near the DVD and mobile shop surrounded by small kiosks selling tea and other edibles, he added further.
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February - 8 
A dead body was found in Loop Sherani area of Dera Bugti District, reports The News.
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A dead body was found in Loop Sherani area of Dera Bugti District, reports The News.
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February - 8 
A pushcart vendor, identified as Raheel Shehzad (32), was killed by unidentified assailants near Taj Complex on MA Jinnah Road within the precincts of Brigade Police Station.
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A pushcart vendor, identified as Raheel Shehzad (32), was killed by unidentified assailants near Taj Complex on MA Jinnah Road within the precincts of Brigade Police Station.
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February - 8 
At least three persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), killed in separate incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 8, reports Daily Times. A cadre of ASWJ, identified as Imran Ahmed (37), was killed ne
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At least three persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), killed in separate incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 8, reports Daily Times. A cadre of ASWJ, identified as Imran Ahmed (37), was killed near Nagan Chowrangi area within the jurisdiction of New Karachi Police Station.
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February - 8 
At least two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Mohammad Ishaq and Azad Khan, were killed and four were injured in a rocket attack in Shand area of Mand in Turbat District on February 8, reports Dawn. “The Baloch militants fired at a parami
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At least two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Mohammad Ishaq and Azad Khan, were killed and four were injured in a rocket attack in Shand area of Mand in Turbat District on February 8, reports Dawn. “The Baloch militants fired at a paramilitary convoy when it was passing through the mountains in Mand area of Turbat district,” Balochistan’s Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said. “There was an exchange of fire after the attack. However, there is no confirmation of the loss on the militants’ side because they were in the mountains,” he added
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February - 8 
Following the attack, nine militants were killed after jets bombed militants’ hideout in Upper tehsil (revenue unit).
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Following the attack, nine militants were killed after jets bombed militants’ hideout in Upper tehsil (revenue unit).
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February - 8 
Mian Mohammad Tariq (55), the senior advocate of the Sindh High Court, was shot dead in Gulistan-e-Jauhar town, reports Dawn.
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Mian Mohammad Tariq (55), the senior advocate of the Sindh High Court, was shot dead in Gulistan-e-Jauhar town, reports Dawn.
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February - 8 
Seven militants were killed and six others injured when the United States (US) drones fired six missiles and pounded two separate mud-built houses in Babar area of Ladha subdivision in South Waziristan Agency, reports The News.
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Seven militants were killed and six others injured when the United States (US) drones fired six missiles and pounded two separate mud-built houses in Babar area of Ladha subdivision in South Waziristan Agency, reports The News.
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February - 8 
The Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested four suspected militants from Saggian Bridge of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab on February 8, reports Dawn.
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The Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested four suspected militants from Saggian Bridge of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab on February 8, reports Dawn.
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February - 8 
Unidentified assailants on February 8 shot dead a senior Shia lawyer, Malik Jarrar Hussain, in the Gulbahar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. Unidentified motorcyclists intercepted Malik's ca
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Unidentified assailants on February 8 shot dead a senior Shia lawyer, Malik Jarrar Hussain, in the Gulbahar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. Unidentified motorcyclists intercepted Malik's car and shot him after he dropped off his children at school. Malik died en route to the hospital.
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February - 8 
Kantipuronline.com reports on February 8 (today) that major opposition parties, the NC and the CPN-UML, have rejected outright the UCPN-M's proposal to form an election Government under incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi. The opposition part
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Kantipuronline.com reports on February 8 (today) that major opposition parties, the NC and the CPN-UML, have rejected outright the UCPN-M's proposal to form an election Government under incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi. The opposition parties, which have been holding a series of anti-Government rallies to oust the Baburam Bhattarai Government, said they will accept nothing less than a party-led poll Government.
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February - 8 
Nine opposition parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are holding protest assembly as their show of strength on February 8 (today) in Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Nine opposition parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are holding protest assembly as their show of strength on February 8 (today) in Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times.
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February - 8 
Nine political parties in the opposition spearheading nationwide anti-Government protests organized a massive show of strength in the capital Kathmandu on February 8, reports Nepalnews.com. Top leaders of Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of N
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Nine political parties in the opposition spearheading nationwide anti-Government protests organized a massive show of strength in the capital Kathmandu on February 8, reports Nepalnews.com. Top leaders of Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and other opposition parties address the mass meeting calling for the ouster of the Bhattarai Government. Addressing the meeting, NC President Sushil Koirala accused the ruling Maoist of not letting go of war-time mentality. He said the Maoist party should act responsibly for the sake of the country. Similarly, CPN-UML Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal said that the ruling party was using the Government to shield itself from the consequences of crimes it committed in the past. Other leaders of the opposition also echoed Khanal and Koirala and criticised the ruling party for being reluctant to resolve the political deadlock.
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February - 8 
Ruling UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 8 (today) floated a new proposal of forming an election Government under the leadership of incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) as a way to end the ongoing political impasse, reports Myrepub
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Ruling UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 8 (today) floated a new proposal of forming an election Government under the leadership of incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) as a way to end the ongoing political impasse, reports Myrepublica.com.
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February - 8 
The top leaders of the main opposition parties – NC and CPN-UML – on February 8 criticised the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Government led by it but didn’t utter a word on the party’s latest proposal to form election Gover
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The top leaders of the main opposition parties – NC and CPN-UML – on February 8 criticised the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Government led by it but didn’t utter a word on the party’s latest proposal to form election Government led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports The Himalayan Times. They, however, said door for talks was open and they were hopeful that UCPN-M would come to the negotiating table within a few days.
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February - 8 
UCPN-M wrapped up its seventh General Convention (GC) in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on February 8, the party re-elected Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda as its Chairman, reports Kantipuronline.com. At the seven-day convention that ad
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UCPN-M wrapped up its seventh General Convention (GC) in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on February 8, the party re-elected Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda as its Chairman, reports Kantipuronline.com. At the seven-day convention that adopted a strategy of peaceful politics to accomplish a ‘new capitalist revolution,’ Dahal was once again able to consolidate his power with support from the rank and file. The GC also re-elected Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha as the Vice-chairmen and Posta Bahadur Bogati as the General Secretary. PM Bhattarai had proposed Dahal continuing as the chairman, while Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha supported the proposal in the first meeting of the 98-member Central Committee (CC) elected at the GC. The appointments of four office bearers and members of the CC were endorsed through a voice vote in the closed session.
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February - 8 
Police on February 8 arrested five leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS, including JeI Chandanaish sub-District unit secretary Amirul Islam of Chittagong District, reports New Age. The rest of the arrestees were identified as JeI cadres Monirul Haque and Sa
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Police on February 8 arrested five leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS, including JeI Chandanaish sub-District unit secretary Amirul Islam of Chittagong District, reports New Age. The rest of the arrestees were identified as JeI cadres Monirul Haque and Sarwar Alam and ICS cadres Mohammad Irfan and Mohammad Morshed. The Police said they arrested the JeI-ICS cadres raiding a house in Harala area, where around 20 to 25 JeI-ICS leaders and cadres were holding a secret meeting. The rest of the meeting participants, however, managed to make an escape, the Police said.
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February - 8 
Parliament on February 8 approved the draft bill to amend the Convention on Suppression of Terrorist Financing Act No 25 of 2005 without a vote after its Third Reading in Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The draft bill when presented to Parliament o
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Parliament on February 8 approved the draft bill to amend the Convention on Suppression of Terrorist Financing Act No 25 of 2005 without a vote after its Third Reading in Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The draft bill when presented to Parliament on February 6 got hung up in the definition of the word 'terrorist' when the opposition pointed out that the word 'terrorist' had not been defined clearly. The Leader of the House and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva clarified to the House who a terrorist is today and according to the Minister's definition, a terrorist is a person who is directly or indirectly involved in any terrorist activity or a person who aids and abets him. The Act is amended to prevent collection of funds for terrorist organizations. Sri Lanka has provided a high-level written commitment to work with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an organization that combats international money laundering and terrorist financing, to implement corrective measures to adequately criminalize money laundering and terrorist financing.
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February - 9 
According to the Maharashtra Police, top ranking Naxal leader Thakapalli Vasudev Rao alias Assannna alias Satish alias Sujit has entered Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haque told
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According to the Maharashtra Police, top ranking Naxal leader Thakapalli Vasudev Rao alias Assannna alias Satish alias Sujit has entered Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haque told Assannna, a resident of Warangal District in Andhra Pradesh, was a member of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee of the Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Military Instructor of its armed wing. Assanna is believed to be the master-mind behind the assassination bid on the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, near Tirupati in 2003. He is wanted in cases related to the killing of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) K.S. Vyas, near Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium in Hyderabad, the murder of Karimnagar SP Umesh Chandra and the murder of Kurnool MLA Budda Vengal Reddy and many other cases, informed Mr. Haque. Assannna is currently a member of Central Committee’s Action Team of the CPI Maoists
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February - 9 
Defence Minister A K Antony said that tension along the Indo-Pak border had largely reduced but the situation was not yet normal and it will depend on Pakistan’s action. "Tension along the border has largely reduced in view of the recent telephonic d
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Defence Minister A K Antony said that tension along the Indo-Pak border had largely reduced but the situation was not yet normal and it will depend on Pakistan’s action. "Tension along the border has largely reduced in view of the recent telephonic discussions between the defence officials. However, the situation has not yet normalised," he said, adding, "I cannot set a time limit for normalisation, but it depends on the approach and actions of Pakistan."
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February - 9 
Eight militants of the newly-formed outfit Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Kokrajhar District on February 9, reports Indiabooms.com .The militant group, led by Hafizur Rahman, area commander of the out
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Eight militants of the newly-formed outfit Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Kokrajhar District on February 9, reports Indiabooms.com .The militant group, led by Hafizur Rahman, area commander of the outfit, surrendered before the top police and army officials at Gossaigaon. The militants deposited three .9mm pistols, two 7.6mm pistols, three handmade rifles, one hand grenade and 14 rounds of ammunition.“The militant group was formed in 2012 during the ethnic violence in lower Assam,” a top police official said.
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February - 9 
GNLA has blamed former State Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons), Kulbir Krishan for the death of Assistant Jailer Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Sing Thabah at the hands of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants
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GNLA has blamed former State Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons), Kulbir Krishan for the death of Assistant Jailer Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Sing Thabah at the hands of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants during the attack on Williamnagar jail on February 2. GNLA’s ‘political affairs secretary’, Bikdot Nikjang Marak said, “The former DG of Prisons Kulbir Krishan was partly responsible for the death of loving Bah Neil (Warjri) because Kulbir transferred him from Shillong Jail to Williamnagar as punishment posting for reasons best known to the DG. GNLA is not connected to the cold blooded murder of the two jail staff and we regret condemnation of some sections of society against us. A jail staff is not a Policeman and GNLA has no reason to target unarmed and innocent employees. Those who condemn us should first unearth the truth before pointing their finger at us.”
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February - 9 
Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on February 9 arrested three gun-runners who have allegedly been supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The trio was later identified as
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Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on February 9 arrested three gun-runners who have allegedly been supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The trio was later identified as Manowar Mullick alias Billu, Mainuddin Mullick alias Bala and Alauddin Ali alias Ala Baba. Though Billu and Bala are siblings from Bhatora gram panchayat (village level local self-government institution) area in Howrah, STF officers claimed that the trio was running their trade from the heart of the city. The trio was produced in a court on February 10. They have been remanded in Police custody for further investigation.
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February - 9 
Kuki National Army (KNA)-Karbi Anglong unit observed the ‘Political Autonomy demand day’ at its head office named Kuki-Kho in Manja near Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on February 9. The celebration was attended by all Kuki chiefs (Haosa), with othe
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Kuki National Army (KNA)-Karbi Anglong unit observed the ‘Political Autonomy demand day’ at its head office named Kuki-Kho in Manja near Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on February 9. The celebration was attended by all Kuki chiefs (Haosa), with other frontal Kuki organizations including Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA).
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February - 9 
Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on February 9, criticised the arrest of Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty, reports The Pioneer. He also supported the anti-Posco agitation and called for a token bandh on February 15 for what he
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Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on February 9, criticised the arrest of Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty, reports The Pioneer. He also supported the anti-Posco agitation and called for a token bandh on February 15 for what he called the Naveen Patnaik Government’s suppression of the protests, reports The New Indian Express.
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February - 9 
On February 9, around 40 persons, including 23 policemen, were injured in clashes that broke out between protesters and Police in several parts of Kashmir Valley after authorities imposed indefinite curfew in Srinagar City and other major towns of th
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On February 9, around 40 persons, including 23 policemen, were injured in clashes that broke out between protesters and Police in several parts of Kashmir Valley after authorities imposed indefinite curfew in Srinagar City and other major towns of the Valley. Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said February 9 protests were basically confined to North Kashmir, including Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan in Baramulla District and Handwara in Kupwara District. The Central Kashmir was normal, he added. Prasad said few incidents of protests were reported from Srinagar but they were tackled. In South Kashmir, there was negligible impact of protests, he added. The state police chief said protests were also reported from parts of Jammu region but they passed off peacefully. In the meantime, curfew continued for second consecutive day in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent protests against Guru's hanging.
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February - 9 
On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a training-cum-medical camp of Maoists at Ghatkal in Narayanpur District and falls under Abujhmaad forest area, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered three self loading rifles, Maoist uniform, Tiffin bom
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On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a training-cum-medical camp of Maoists at Ghatkal in Narayanpur District and falls under Abujhmaad forest area, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered three self loading rifles, Maoist uniform, Tiffin bomb, medical surgical kit, Maoist literature, attendance register of a school run by Maoists besides large quantities of daily use articles from the camp site. In a five-day operation, the District Police succeeded in penetrating to the farthest side of Abujhmaad covering almost entire Narayanpur District. In the five-day operation District Police force, Special Task Force and troopers of C-16 Commando team of Maharashtra took part and even after stiff resistance from Maoists reached Ghatkal located on the borders of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra and demolished their training cum medical camp.
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February - 9 
Pakistan on February 9 violated ceasefire by firing on forward Indian posts in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Pakistan troops late this evening fired heavily on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch,
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Pakistan on February 9 violated ceasefire by firing on forward Indian posts in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Pakistan troops late this evening fired heavily on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch," sources said. Firing started at 1930 hours and lasted for about one hour. However, no incident of any injury, casualty or damage to any property was reported, they added.
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February - 9 
Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death at Tihar Central Jail in New Delhi at 8am on February 9 (today), reports The Hindu. “Afzal Guru was hanged at 8 am,” Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said s
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Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death at Tihar Central Jail in New Delhi at 8am on February 9 (today), reports The Hindu. “Afzal Guru was hanged at 8 am,” Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said shortly after the execution of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant. President Pranab Mukherjee had rejected Afzal Guru’s mercy petition recently. Guru was sentenced to death by the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) court on December 18, 2002, and this sentence was upheld through appeals in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court (August 4, 2005). On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine persons. They included five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official, two Parliament’s watch and ward staff and a gardener. A journalist, who was injured, died later. All five terrorists were shot dead. Union Home Secretary R K Singh told reporters that the family of Afzal Guru has been informed about his hanging by the Tihar authorities through speed post and the Jammu and Kashmir government was taken into confidence before his execution, adds The Times of India. "They (Tihar jail authorities) intimated the family through speed post, registered post and the DG (Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police) has been told to check with the family whether they got it or not," Singh said. "We are not having any apprehension anywhere in the country. In Jammu and Kashmir, the state government is taking steps. We are in touch with them," the Union Home Secretary said. Without giving details, Singh said security has been intensified in some areas.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shi
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to police, the deputy area commander of GNLA, Brightwell Arengh alias Chiga (29), and Napsen ch Marak (30) were arrested while the area commander escaped after a brief exchange of fire between the militants and the SFs at Chigitchakgre area at around 11:45 pm. Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, 55 rounds of live ammunition and communication equipments among others from the hide out of the militants.
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February - 9 
Sources said that miscreant targeted the Singra weekly market under Boko PS on February 9 night and five houses of the market were damaged by fire. The Malang market near Boko was also torched by the miscreants on February 10 nights.
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Sources said that miscreant targeted the Singra weekly market under Boko PS on February 9 night and five houses of the market were damaged by fire. The Malang market near Boko was also torched by the miscreants on February 10 nights.
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February - 9 
The Sangai Express reports on February 10 that, observing that students who have been newly promoted to class IX have been facing a dilemma whether they should take Manipuri (mother tongue) or Alternative English, the KYKL has warned that schools whi
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The Sangai Express reports on February 10 that, observing that students who have been newly promoted to class IX have been facing a dilemma whether they should take Manipuri (mother tongue) or Alternative English, the KYKL has warned that schools which despise or neglect Manipuri language/subject would be shut down.
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February - 9 
The state government of Assam has agreed to a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Guwahati from three accused persons
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The state government of Assam has agreed to a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Guwahati from three accused persons arrested earlier on August 30, 2012, The Times of India reports on February 9, 2013. The vehicle was on its way from Malda District in West Bengal and FICN is reported to have been brought from Bangladesh. Earlier, sources from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said fake notes are supplied from Pakistan via Bangladesh to border Districts of Assam and West Bengal.
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February - 9 
Two Maoist supporters, postmaster Sukhram Gop of Kedeng village and Rajesh Sahu of Prem Nagar in Chainpur Police Station of Gumla District, were forwarded to judicial custody on February 9. The duo was arrested by Gumla police following a tip-off. Tw
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Two Maoist supporters, postmaster Sukhram Gop of Kedeng village and Rajesh Sahu of Prem Nagar in Chainpur Police Station of Gumla District, were forwarded to judicial custody on February 9. The duo was arrested by Gumla police following a tip-off. Two mobile sets and a Maoist poster were seized from them. "They both confessed to Police that they used to support Maoist sub-zonal commander Prasad Lakra's squad. Both used to provide SUV vehicle for movement of Lakra and his men," a Police officer said.
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February - 9 
A strangulated body of Ghausia seminary student was found from T ground in FB area within the limits of Jauharabad Police Station. The victim was identified as Ahmed Raza Qadri (21). Police said that unidentified culprits first kidnapped Raza and str
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A strangulated body of Ghausia seminary student was found from T ground in FB area within the limits of Jauharabad Police Station. The victim was identified as Ahmed Raza Qadri (21). Police said that unidentified culprits first kidnapped Raza and strangled to death and later they threw the body in the ground.
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February - 9 
A stray bullet killed a girl inside her house in Islamia Colony, Orangi Town within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. Zahida Khatoon (14), daughter of Syed Nazir, was sitting inside her house with other family members when suddenly a stray bullet
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A stray bullet killed a girl inside her house in Islamia Colony, Orangi Town within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. Zahida Khatoon (14), daughter of Syed Nazir, was sitting inside her house with other family members when suddenly a stray bullet hit in her forehead, resultantly, she died on the spot.
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February - 9 
During a raid on two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) training camps in Sindh, "huge quantity" of incriminating items including details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were found, a court conducting the trial of seven men cha
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During a raid on two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) training camps in Sindh, "huge quantity" of incriminating items including details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were found, a court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in 2008 attacks was told on February 9, reports PTI. Deputy Director Faqir Muhammad and Inspector Khalid Awan of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) provided details of items found in the LeT camps when they were cross-examined by defence lawyers during proceedings conducted by anti-terrorism court Judge Chaudhary Habib-ur-Rehman at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. After the in-camera hearing, FIA Special Prosecutor Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali told PTI that Muhammad and Awan were "very important witnesses". During the cross-examination, the witnesses said they raided two LeT training camps at Yousaf Goth in Landhi area of Karachi and Mirpur Sakro area in Thatta District. The witnesses said they had found a huge quantity of incriminating articles, including maps of Indian cities, details about the distribution of weapons to the terrorists who attacked Mumbai, photographs of the two boats used by the attackers and Jihadi literature, Ali said. Khwaja Haris Ahmed, the counsel for LeT ‘operations commander’ Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was among those who cross-examined the prosecution witnesses.
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February - 9 
Four persons including a Shia man were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on February 9, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed pillion riders killed Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi (32) belonging to Shia sect near his house in Golimar area within
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Four persons including a Shia man were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on February 9, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed pillion riders killed Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi (32) belonging to Shia sect near his house in Golimar area within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station.
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February - 9 
One Syed Abid Hussain (37) was killed by armed riders in Ramswami area within the limits of Nabi Bux Police Station. The motive behind the killing was yet to be ascertained.
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One Syed Abid Hussain (37) was killed by armed riders in Ramswami area within the limits of Nabi Bux Police Station. The motive behind the killing was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 9 
Some of the Afghan Taliban officials and militants freed by Pakistan to help bring peace in Afghanistan have rejoined their colleagues in waging war against Western troops and the Afghan Government, according to Washington Post report on February 10.
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Some of the Afghan Taliban officials and militants freed by Pakistan to help bring peace in Afghanistan have rejoined their colleagues in waging war against Western troops and the Afghan Government, according to Washington Post report on February 10. "Pakistan's release late last year of several imprisoned Taliban officials and fighters, which it advertised as a good-faith effort to help bring peace to Afghanistan, is now prompting questions about whether the gesture has yielded anything but potential new dangers for NATO and Afghan troops," the Washington Post quoted US, Afghan and Pakistani officials as saying. "It's all a black hole," one US official said. A Pakistani security official confirmed that 18 men were freed and described them as junior to midlevel Afghan Taliban militants, including field ‘commanders’ and foot soldiers. Pakistan's handling of the prisoner release once again subverted the trust of the Afghans, who were supposed to keep tabs on captives, the report added.
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February - 9 February - 5
A dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by JeI-ICS cadres is underway on February 9 (today) in Chittagong District demanding the arrest of those who were involved in the killing of three people during JeI-ICS cadres enforced hartal on February 5, re
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A dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by JeI-ICS cadres is underway on February 9 (today) in Chittagong District demanding the arrest of those who were involved in the killing of three people during JeI-ICS cadres enforced hartal on February 5, reports The Independent. An autorickshaw was torched by JeI-ICS cadres and the driver of the autorickshaw was injured in the attack.
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February - 10 
A 16-year-old boy, Ubaid Mushtaq, injured in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) firing in Watergam area of Baramulla District in the evening of February 10 succumbed to his injuries late in that night. Ubaid along with five other men, were injured i
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A 16-year-old boy, Ubaid Mushtaq, injured in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) firing in Watergam area of Baramulla District in the evening of February 10 succumbed to his injuries late in that night. Ubaid along with five other men, were injured in Watergam area.
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February - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a hume pipe along the NH-57 near Sahajpal village under Baunsini Police Station limits in Boudh District of Odisha, on February 10, reports The Indian Express. In the handwritt
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a hume pipe along the NH-57 near Sahajpal village under Baunsini Police Station limits in Boudh District of Odisha, on February 10, reports The Indian Express. In the handwritten poster in red, the Maoists threatened death penalty for corrupt officials and urged people to help identify them. The poster has been signed by one Arjun Singh who has identified himself as area commander of the Maoists. Reports of Maoists trying to regroup in the district have also been received. With Boudh strategically located with connectivity to Sambalpur, Angul, Phulbani, Nayagarh, Balangir and Sonepur, Maoists have long been planning to set up a base in the District. Boudh Superintendent of Police (SP), P Bhawani Shankar Mishra, said the poster is the handiwork of some mischievous elements.
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February - 10 
Altogether 1822 licensed arms were seized and bounded 460 persons under 107/116 CRPC from across the State. Police sources informed that 38 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The seizure report began from the d
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Altogether 1822 licensed arms were seized and bounded 460 persons under 107/116 CRPC from across the State. Police sources informed that 38 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The seizure report began from the date of the announcement of State general election 2013 till February 8.
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February - 10 
Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Joy Ram Engleng on February 10 appealed to Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants to call off the indefinite Karbi Anglong District strike beginning from 5 p.m. of February 1
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Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Joy Ram Engleng on February 10 appealed to Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants to call off the indefinite Karbi Anglong District strike beginning from 5 p.m. of February 12, reports The Nagaland Post. However, KPLT ‘chairman’ B.D. Sarpo Tungjang has dismissed the appeal and stated that, “we have acknowledged the public appeal but this is the time for asking for a separate state when government is mulling over the issue, why should we sit at home; it is better to live in our own land then in other people’s house”.
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February - 10 February - 9
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he had no say in the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru but warned of wider alienation and implications of the decision in long term across the Kashmir Valley. Earlier on February 9, he had said, "I understand the
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he had no say in the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru but warned of wider alienation and implications of the decision in long term across the Kashmir Valley. Earlier on February 9, he had said, "I understand there is a certain degree of angst as a result of execution. I also understand there are among us those who would like to exploit the situation for their own personal and political advantage thereby putting the people of the State to more inconvenience. Please do not indulge in any violent protests that will make matters worse."
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February - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that some unidentified persons placed a grenade in the courtyard of the residence of Thockchom Indrasing, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Bishnupur of Utlou Makha Leikai at 6 am on February 10. The grenade was picked up by Police an
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Kanglaonline reports that some unidentified persons placed a grenade in the courtyard of the residence of Thockchom Indrasing, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Bishnupur of Utlou Makha Leikai at 6 am on February 10. The grenade was picked up by Police and exploded safely in the fields. The letter of intimidation was reportedly sent by one Raj, leader of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) faction, adds The Sangai Express.
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February - 10 
Latehar Police on February 10 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kuldeep Mahato, from Barwadih in Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. They recovered some live detonators and one improvised explosive
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Latehar Police on February 10 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kuldeep Mahato, from Barwadih in Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. They recovered some live detonators and one improvised explosive device (IED) from his possession. "We were on long-range patrolling when we saw Mahato trying to flee from the jungles with the detonators and IED," said Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar. Kuldeep was active in the organization for the last five years and was a member of Shankar Yadav platoon.
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February - 10 
Lotha Region of Naga National Council (NNC) has opposed the forth coming State Assembly Election stating that Nagas were not Indian and was not under the constitution of India.
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Lotha Region of Naga National Council (NNC) has opposed the forth coming State Assembly Election stating that Nagas were not Indian and was not under the constitution of India.
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February - 10 
Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press release that it has postponed its February 11 midnight to February 12 midnight general strike against the malpractices of corruption inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS),
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Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press release that it has postponed its February 11 midnight to February 12 midnight general strike against the malpractices of corruption inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), until the outfit sends out another statement on the issue.
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February - 10 
Maoist wanted in connection with several cases, identified as Xaviyar Lugun alias Willaim Lugun (32), surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District of Odisha, on February 10, following disillusionment with activities of the red rebels
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Maoist wanted in connection with several cases, identified as Xaviyar Lugun alias Willaim Lugun (32), surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District of Odisha, on February 10, following disillusionment with activities of the red rebels, reports The Outlook. He was part of the dreaded Platoon 22 of South Chotanagpur Division (Jharkhand) and the Local Regular Guerrilla Squad (LRGS). He was second in command in the self defence squad.
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February - 10 
Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), while reiterating that it has been opposing the imposition of Indian elections in Nagaland since its inception in 1952 reaffirmed that it would continue to oppose its stand on non-partic
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Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), while reiterating that it has been opposing the imposition of Indian elections in Nagaland since its inception in 1952 reaffirmed that it would continue to oppose its stand on non-participation of 12th general election scheduled on February 23.
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February - 10 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) along with a Police team on February 10 recovered two country-made pistols, one Bolt Action Rifle and large quantities of ammunition and warlike stores from the house of one person who has bee
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) along with a Police team on February 10 recovered two country-made pistols, one Bolt Action Rifle and large quantities of ammunition and warlike stores from the house of one person who has been identified as ‘major’ Phuyeka of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) in Niu Colony, Burma Camp in Dimapur District. According to AR, the recovery was made after the Security Forces launched a search operation based on a specific input. AR said an First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged with East Police Station against Phuyeka for possession of “illegal arms and ammunition” and Phuyeka was not present in the house during the search and was reported absconding.
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February - 10 
Nokpu village council (NVC) has claimed that on February 10 its chairman was abducted from his house by what it termed as “some vested NSCN-IM leader” and took him to the residence of Naga People’s Front (NPF) party candidate of 30-Alongtaki Assembly
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Nokpu village council (NVC) has claimed that on February 10 its chairman was abducted from his house by what it termed as “some vested NSCN-IM leader” and took him to the residence of Naga People’s Front (NPF) party candidate of 30-Alongtaki Assembly constituency in Mokokchung District. In a press release, NVC secretary L. Yanger Walling also claimed that council chairman was threatened and mentally tortured “forcing” him to support and vote for NPF candidate in the ensuing elections.
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February - 10 
NSCN-IM, Angami Region, has informed all its members, both from civil authority and military set up, to refrain from involving in the ensuing February 23 elections in Nagaland.
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NSCN-IM, Angami Region, has informed all its members, both from civil authority and military set up, to refrain from involving in the ensuing February 23 elections in Nagaland.
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February - 10 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) rejected the Government of India’s decision to prohibit all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 t
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) rejected the Government of India’s decision to prohibit all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23).
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February - 10 
On February 10, one person identified as Kughahoto Aye, ‘regional secretary’ NSCN-KK Sumi Region, was arrested along with 7.65mm pistol and ammunition.
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On February 10, one person identified as Kughahoto Aye, ‘regional secretary’ NSCN-KK Sumi Region, was arrested along with 7.65mm pistol and ammunition.
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February - 10 
On February 10, one youth died while six were injured during protests against the hanging of Parliament Case attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of Ganderbal area (Ganderbal District) claimed one Tariq
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On February 10, one youth died while six were injured during protests against the hanging of Parliament Case attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of Ganderbal area (Ganderbal District) claimed one Tariq Ahmad Bhat and two others jumped into the river when they were chased by Security Forces. One youth managed to swim ashore, residents said adding another was saved by some persons. An unnamed Police spokesman denied the allegation saying the youth drowned after a boat capsized on the river. The death of youth led to fresh protests in the area. The police spokesman said that six persons were injured in Watergam area of Baramulla District while "tackling" law and order situation.
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February - 10 
Police and Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, unearthed arms and explosives hidden by Maoists in a dump at Palur village in Koraput District of Odisha, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kum
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Police and Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, unearthed arms and explosives hidden by Maoists in a dump at Palur village in Koraput District of Odisha, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that a joint team of the Paramilitary Forces and Police recovered the landmines and guns during a raid in a forest. Four landmines weighing 25 kg each, two county-made guns, wires and other materials used in making explosives were recovered from the dump.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two UPRA cadres identified as L Henkhup Kom alias Joshua and Lunneihao Telien from lKhurai Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on February 10. One mobile phone along with one Airtel SIM card, three demand letters of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two UPRA cadres identified as L Henkhup Kom alias Joshua and Lunneihao Telien from lKhurai Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on February 10. One mobile phone along with one Airtel SIM card, three demand letters of UPRA and one round seal of ‘finance secretary’ UPRA and one stamp pad were recovered from his possession
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February - 10 
Sporadic protests were also reported from some parts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) and Kulgam District. However, there were no reports of anyone getting injured in the clashes with the Security Forces.
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Sporadic protests were also reported from some parts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) and Kulgam District. However, there were no reports of anyone getting injured in the clashes with the Security Forces.
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February - 10 
State Government of Bihar has started collaborating with various Central agencies, including Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a more comprehensive way to nab unscrupulous elements who keep pumping Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the State by taki
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State Government of Bihar has started collaborating with various Central agencies, including Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a more comprehensive way to nab unscrupulous elements who keep pumping Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the State by taking various routes passing through Bihar-Nepal border, Daily Pioneer reports on February 11. Further, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also launched a special financial literacy drive with the active support from SSB in the bordering areas of Bihar and Nepal to equip common people with sufficient skills so that they can distinguish FICN, particularly those in denominations of `500 and `1,000 efficiently.
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February - 10 
The Sangai Express reports on February 11 that the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) has asserted that Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s statement, “if the Indian Army continues with its stubborn objection against all efforts to amend Armed For
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The Sangai Express reports on February 11 that the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) has asserted that Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s statement, “if the Indian Army continues with its stubborn objection against all efforts to amend Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958, there is no point for the existence of a civilian Government” needs a collective discussion. The Indian Finance Minister’s statement made it clear that the Indian military has been violating human rights, observed the outfit in a press statement issued by its Publicity Secretary Roben Khuman.
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February - 10 
The Times of India separately reports that ATS on February 11, declared that the two suspected 13/7 blasts bomb planters, Waqqas and Tabrez, are Indian nationals and not Pakistani residents, which the police suspected earlier. Moreover, the ATS said
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The Times of India separately reports that ATS on February 11, declared that the two suspected 13/7 blasts bomb planters, Waqqas and Tabrez, are Indian nationals and not Pakistani residents, which the police suspected earlier. Moreover, the ATS said the duo also planted bombs at two places on Pune's Jangli Maharaj Road. "While probing the Mumbai and Pune serial blasts, we came across certain information. Its now clear that Ahmed Zarar Siddibapa, alias Yasin Bhatkal, Tabrez, alias Danial, and Ahmed, alias Waqqas, also took part in last year's Pune explosion. While Tabrez and Waqqas planted the bombs, Bhatkal was part of the conspiracy. The fourth person in the wanted list is Tahseen Shaikh, a Bihar resident," said Rakesh Maria.
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February - 10 
Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to Nando-faction of KCP (KCP -Nando) while conducting a search operation at Thoubal College Road on February 10. The militant was identified as Mohammad Islamuddin (38).
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Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to Nando-faction of KCP (KCP -Nando) while conducting a search operation at Thoubal College Road on February 10. The militant was identified as Mohammad Islamuddin (38).
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February - 10 
Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) on February 10, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 1.38 million in Mahwa area of India-Pakistan border in Amritsar sector (Amritsar District), reports twocircles.net. "The fa
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Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) on February 10, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 1.38 million in Mahwa area of India-Pakistan border in Amritsar sector (Amritsar District), reports twocircles.net. "The fake currency was in the form of Rs.1,000 and Rs.500 notes," a BSF official said. So far, the BSF has recovered nearly 25, 00, 000 FICN from the international border belt in Punjab this year (2013). It has also recovered over 30 kg of heroin this year, the statement said.
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February - 10 
A grenade attack on Police on February 10 evening left four officers injured on GT Road in the Nishterabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A police mobile vehicle was also reported to
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A grenade attack on Police on February 10 evening left four officers injured on GT Road in the Nishterabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A police mobile vehicle was also reported to have caught fire after the grenades were launched, according to eyewitness reports.
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February - 10 
A man and his son were injured by unidentified assailants in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area. The victim son was identified as Ahsan Zaidi, said to be the chairman of a labour body affiliated with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP).
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A man and his son were injured by unidentified assailants in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area. The victim son was identified as Ahsan Zaidi, said to be the chairman of a labour body affiliated with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP).
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February - 10 
A person, identified as Kanam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Tump, a town close to Pak-Iran border in Kech District on February 10, reports Dawn.
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A person, identified as Kanam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Tump, a town close to Pak-Iran border in Kech District on February 10, reports Dawn.
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February - 10 
An explosion in Badaber at the outskirts of Peshawar damaged the shrine of Akhwan Salaq Baba, reports Dawn. The explosives were planted beside the shrine’s wall, and it was damaged in the blast.
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An explosion in Badaber at the outskirts of Peshawar damaged the shrine of Akhwan Salaq Baba, reports Dawn. The explosives were planted beside the shrine’s wall, and it was damaged in the blast.
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February - 10 
An unidentified person was shot dead in the Manghopir area, reports Dawn.
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An unidentified person was shot dead in the Manghopir area, reports Dawn.
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February - 10 
At least five persons were killed and six persons injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 10, reports Daily Times. A father and his son belonging to Shia community, identified as Syed
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At least five persons were killed and six persons injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 10, reports Daily Times. A father and his son belonging to Shia community, identified as Syed Anjum Abbas (51) and Syed Asif Abbas (27), were killed near Mehtab Chowk in Rais Amrohi Colony within the precincts of Iqbal Market Police Station. The Station House Officer (SHO) said that Anjum was a sympathiser, while Asif an activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Unit 131. The officer added that the deceased’s funeral prayers were offered at Babul Ilm Imambargah in North Nazimabad, however, some of the irked men from the funeral procession, on the way North Karachi graveyard, resorted to open indiscriminate fire at a mosque in the area, as a result, the inhabitants of the area and followers of Deoband school of thought gathered at the main road and a minor scuffle was reported between the rivals. As a result, four persons Danish, Sameer, Umair and waqar were injured.
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February - 10 
Atleast seven persons, including a woman and a child, were injured in rocket attacks in Khudadad road, Pir Abul Khair road and Quaidabad areas of Quetta with brief intervals. United Baloch Army’s ‘spokesman’ Murid Baloch claimed the responsibility fo
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Atleast seven persons, including a woman and a child, were injured in rocket attacks in Khudadad road, Pir Abul Khair road and Quaidabad areas of Quetta with brief intervals. United Baloch Army’s ‘spokesman’ Murid Baloch claimed the responsibility for the attacks.
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February - 10 
Four persons were injured in a blast in the Kuchlak area, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials claimed that the blast was a suicide attack.
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Four persons were injured in a blast in the Kuchlak area, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials claimed that the blast was a suicide attack.
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February - 10 
KP’s new governor, Engineer Shaukatullah, said that talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would start in coming months and days and he would make them a success. These assuring words followed the oath-taking ceremony to install the new Governor
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KP’s new governor, Engineer Shaukatullah, said that talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would start in coming months and days and he would make them a success. These assuring words followed the oath-taking ceremony to install the new Governor from Bajaur Agency, replacing Barrister Masood Kausar. “Under our culture, we cannot ignore talk offer being made by anyone,” Eng Shaukatullah told media persons after the oath-taking ceremony. He said that talks with the TTP would be preceded by an all-parties conference. He did not clarify if he was referring to the APC that the ruling Awami National Party was organising to pave the way for talks with the TTP.
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February - 10 
Noor Muhammad was going to a bus stop in Kalat of Bolan District when some assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire, killing him on the spot.
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Noor Muhammad was going to a bus stop in Kalat of Bolan District when some assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire, killing him on the spot.
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February - 10 
One Nasir (25) was killed near his house in Khokhrapar within the jurisdiction of Khokhrapar Police Station.
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One Nasir (25) was killed near his house in Khokhrapar within the jurisdiction of Khokhrapar Police Station.
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February - 10 
Police averted a terrorism attempt by defusing two powerful bombs near Pando Chowk in the limits of Chamkani Police Station, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, the hand grenade bombs were concealed in shopping bags and placed near Pando Ch
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Police averted a terrorism attempt by defusing two powerful bombs near Pando Chowk in the limits of Chamkani Police Station, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, the hand grenade bombs were concealed in shopping bags and placed near Pando Chowk on the Ring Road.
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February - 10 
The dead body of an unidentified young man, stuffed in a gunny bag was found in the Hussainabad area within the remit of the Azizabad Police Station.
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The dead body of an unidentified young man, stuffed in a gunny bag was found in the Hussainabad area within the remit of the Azizabad Police Station.
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February - 10 
The law enforcement personnel recovered uniforms of the national armies of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Lower Dir, and arrested four suspects. The raid and arrests were made in Samar Bagh area of Lower Dir district, a stronghold of pro-Taliban cleric
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The law enforcement personnel recovered uniforms of the national armies of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Lower Dir, and arrested four suspects. The raid and arrests were made in Samar Bagh area of Lower Dir district, a stronghold of pro-Taliban cleric Maulana Sufi Muhammad, the official sources said while speaking on condition of anonymity.
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February - 10 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is neither serious nor sincere about peace talks with the Government, Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik said on February 10, reports Times of India. The Minister's remarks came after TTP spokesman Ehsanull
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is neither serious nor sincere about peace talks with the Government, Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik said on February 10, reports Times of India. The Minister's remarks came after TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan offered "conditional" talks and called for the release of two former spokesmen’ Maulvi Said Umer and Muslim Khan. The Ehsanullah Ehsan said the two will lead the TTP negotiation team. Malik said the TTP's offer for dialogue was "suspicious" and that Ehsan has no credibility. He said the Taliban cannot fool the Pakistani nation with such "jokes". However, the Minister appreciated the offer from the TTP before the general elections and termed it a "good omen". "If they believe in Pakistan's sovereignty, they must stop killing innocent people," Malik said. "Taliban better send in elders to negotiate peace with the government. It would also show how serious they are to make talks successful", Rehman Malik added.
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February - 10 
Two traders, identified as Sardar Muhammad and Nazar Mohammad, were abducted from the eastern bypass area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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Two traders, identified as Sardar Muhammad and Nazar Mohammad, were abducted from the eastern bypass area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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February - 10 
Zakria Kurd was abducted from Khuzdar-Karachi road area of Khuzdar District
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Zakria Kurd was abducted from Khuzdar-Karachi road area of Khuzdar District
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February - 10 
Chairman of CPN-M Mohan Baidya on February 10 said the current UCPN-M Government should be brought down at any cost because Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai who heads it is the main reason the country is facing the current political crisis in the fir
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Chairman of CPN-M Mohan Baidya on February 10 said the current UCPN-M Government should be brought down at any cost because Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai who heads it is the main reason the country is facing the current political crisis in the first place, reports Nepalnews.com. He said there is no alternative left but to wage a strong movement to bring the Bhattarai-led Government to its knees in order to end the protracted political deadlock and make way for the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls.
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February - 10 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 10 said that he is ready to step down if there is an agreement among the political parties to form a new Government under the sitting chief justice for holding a fresh election, reports Myrepublica.com. Th
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 10 said that he is ready to step down if there is an agreement among the political parties to form a new Government under the sitting chief justice for holding a fresh election, reports Myrepublica.com. The prime minister made his position clear in the wake of the opposition parties questioning whether the proposal of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to form a new Government under the chief justice has the present Government’s backing.
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February - 10 
The Mohan Baidya of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on February 10 demonstrated in Kathmandu demanding the release of its cadres and leaders arrested in accusation of the murder of journalist Dekendra Thapa, reports The Himalayan
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The Mohan Baidya of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on February 10 demonstrated in Kathmandu demanding the release of its cadres and leaders arrested in accusation of the murder of journalist Dekendra Thapa, reports The Himalayan Times. A protest rally begun from the Shantibatika was taken to Bagbazar, Putalisadak, Shahid Gate, New Road and Juddhaa Salik area and converged into a gathering. The participant at the gathering chanted slogans as withdraw war-time cases, release arrested on Dekendra's murder case, form Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Addressing the gathering, central member of the party, Dinesh Sharma, warned that if the cases of conflict period were rediscovered, the country would go back to conflict again. Similarly, Chairman of Nepal Teachers' Organisation affiliated to the CPN-M, Guna Raj Lohani, accused the journalist of disseminating the news about the Dailekh incident in a one-sided way.
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February - 10 
With a view to ensuring elections by the end of May, major opposition parties, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have decided on February 10 to remain open to all options, including the form
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With a view to ensuring elections by the end of May, major opposition parties, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have decided on February 10 to remain open to all options, including the formation of a chief justice-led election Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The two parties also decided to ask Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai to come up with a concrete proposal of Government formation. For that, they decided to hold ‘decisive talks’ with the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on February 11 (today). Opposition party leaders, however, did not say what they meant by ‘decisive talks,’ a phrase used by them very often in the past. The two-party meeting ‘deliberately’ did not take any official position on the Maoist party’s fresh proposal to form an election government led by the sitting chief justice.
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February - 10 
Dhaka University students pushed an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader off Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall's third floor and beat up two other leaders on February 10, reports The Daily Star. Rakib, the hall's ICS unit president and of political science dep
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Dhaka University students pushed an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader off Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall's third floor and beat up two other leaders on February 10, reports The Daily Star. Rakib, the hall's ICS unit president and of political science department, was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after being pushed off. Sanaullah Pritom, the hall's ICS unit general secretary and of law department; and Noki, the hall's ICS unit organising secretary and of development studies department; were handed over to Police. Students beat up the three who were posing as Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) cadres but the students found a list of ICS cadres in their rooms. Later, they admitted to be ICS leaders.
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February - 10 
In a heated marathon discussion in Parliament on February 10, 32 ruling Awami League (AL) -led lawmakers demanded a ban on JeI and religion-based organisations. Blasting Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for maintaining relations with JeI, they dema
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In a heated marathon discussion in Parliament on February 10, 32 ruling Awami League (AL) -led lawmakers demanded a ban on JeI and religion-based organisations. Blasting Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for maintaining relations with JeI, they demanded legal action against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and those hatching conspiracy to foil the war crimes trial and demanding the scrapping of the international crimes tribunals. Some also demanded that the House passes a resolution expressing solidarity with the Shahbagh demonstrators in the Dhaka city demanding death penalty for war criminals and send a delegation to Shahbagh.
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February - 10 
JeI acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan, in a press release disclosed on February 10 said that JeI will stage countrywide ‘peaceful’ demonstration on February 12 to protest alleged ‘Government-patronized’ anarchy to materialize political reve
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JeI acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan, in a press release disclosed on February 10 said that JeI will stage countrywide ‘peaceful’ demonstration on February 12 to protest alleged ‘Government-patronized’ anarchy to materialize political revenge in the country, reports The Independent. He said “I strongly condemn and protest the Government-backed countrywide anarchy to manipulate the trial process of war crimes tribunal. I announce to stage peaceful programme to protest the mean purpose of the politically biased Government to destroy JeI-ICS as political opponent.” He further said "The ruling Government and its leaders are hatching conspiracy to push the country towards anarchy by launching movement with its henchmen and delivering instigating comments.”
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February - 10 
Police on February 10 arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Sylhet District on charge of attacking Police during a clash with law enforcers last December. The arrestee is identified as Abdul Quddus, leader of Dakshin Surma sub-District JeI unit.
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Police on February 10 arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Sylhet District on charge of attacking Police during a clash with law enforcers last December. The arrestee is identified as Abdul Quddus, leader of Dakshin Surma sub-District JeI unit. Dakshin Surma Police Station filed a case against 120 JeI-ICS cadres after they clashed with Police in Kodomtoli area of the District during hartal (shut down) on December 17.
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February - 10 
Shahbagh movements in the Dhaka city which entered its sixth day on February 10 which was started after the countrywide violence by JeI-ICS cadres against the war crimes trial, as some former and present cricketers took to the stage and chanted sloga
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Shahbagh movements in the Dhaka city which entered its sixth day on February 10 which was started after the countrywide violence by JeI-ICS cadres against the war crimes trial, as some former and present cricketers took to the stage and chanted slogans to support their cause the agitating youths were even more determined to continue their movement. Protestors said they were already angered by the recent countrywide violence by JeI-ICS cadres and the verdict against JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah clearly. These two incidents have forced the young generation to take to the streets, they said, adding that the wave of Shahbagh movement has vibrated the whole nation. Demonstrations also took place in Tangail, Khulna, Magura, Manikganj, Rangpur, Pabna, Munshiganj and Natore Districts.
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A handyman and a driver of the truck abducted by some unidentified persons from near National Highway-2, M-Salung under the Sapermeina (Senapati District) Police station on February 5 have been released along with a person who had also been abducted
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A handyman and a driver of the truck abducted by some unidentified persons from near National Highway-2, M-Salung under the Sapermeina (Senapati District) Police station on February 5 have been released along with a person who had also been abducted with the two on February 11. The three abducted have been identified as driver Ph. Nakho (28), second driver Llia (25) and Kivei (18).
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February - 11 
A meeting of the central committee members of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) was held on February 11 at a private lodge in Dispur in Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Telegraph. Issues related to extradition of
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A meeting of the central committee members of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) was held on February 11 at a private lodge in Dispur in Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Telegraph. Issues related to extradition of the outfit’s ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah from Bangladesh and the faction’s next round of talks with the Centre was discussed at the meeting. Apart from ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, senior leaders such as ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradeep Gogoi, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasadhar Choudhury, ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, among others, were present at the meeting. Anup Chetia is currently lodged at Kashimpur Jail near Dhaka. Chetia was arrested on December 21, 1997 for illegally staying in Bangladesh and carrying forged Bangladeshi passports and foreign currency. After completion of his seven-year jail term, he approached the Bangladesh Supreme Court for protective custody and political asylum. His case is still pending.
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February - 11 
About 500 activist of Rabha bodies have staged a road blockade at Dairang under Krishnai PS in an attempt to block the polling officials from moving to the polling centres by that road.
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About 500 activist of Rabha bodies have staged a road blockade at Dairang under Krishnai PS in an attempt to block the polling officials from moving to the polling centres by that road.
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February - 11 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has urged people to observe strike till Friday (February 15) against the curfew and killing of youth.
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has urged people to observe strike till Friday (February 15) against the curfew and killing of youth.
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February - 11 
An LP school was partially damaged at Nicinta, also under Agia PS.
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An LP school was partially damaged at Nicinta, also under Agia PS.
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February - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on February 11 justified the arrest of Jan Adhikar Manch (JAM) convenor Dandapani Mohanty for his alleged Maoist links even as members of civil society sought his immediate release and dropping of 'fals
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Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on February 11 justified the arrest of Jan Adhikar Manch (JAM) convenor Dandapani Mohanty for his alleged Maoist links even as members of civil society sought his immediate release and dropping of 'false' criminal charges against the activist, reports The Hindu. The DGP accused Mohanty of trying to revive the "inactive" Maoist cadres. "At a time when the state's fight against the Left-wing extremism has reached a crescendo, Mohanty has been trying to activate the rebels who are lying low," the DGP told reporters in Sambalpur.
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February - 11 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, G J Singh said on February 11 that on the basis of intelligence inputs gathered it has been established that nearly 30 to 40 militants are operating in parts of Jammu region
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Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, G J Singh said on February 11 that on the basis of intelligence inputs gathered it has been established that nearly 30 to 40 militants are operating in parts of Jammu region, reports Daily Excelsior. He said majority of them are camping in the hilly areas of District Poonch, Rajouri, Mahore, Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar but most of them have almost stopped their activities for some time now. When asked about the strength of foreign militants, the IG said foreign and local militants are in the ratio of 60: 40 this time in his area of operation (Jammu region). He said the local people hesitate these days even to provide shelter and food to the terrorists. In plain areas of Jammu, their strength is negligible and most of them are operating in the hilly areas. He said due to increasing domination of Security Forces and reducing level of infiltration from across the borders, the strength of militants operating on this side, has considerably gone down in last few years. "The terrorists are lacking local support and changing mindset of the local youth has contributed a lot towards reduction in the number of ultras," he added. He further informed that nearly 15 CRPF Battalions were presently deployed in Jammu zone while in Kashmir, their number is around 52. He said the CRPF has totally taken over from Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Internal Security duty in Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 11 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik shared the dais with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed to mourn the execution of Afzal Guru in Islamabad in Pak
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik shared the dais with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed to mourn the execution of Afzal Guru in Islamabad in Pakistan. Malik and some of his supporters observed a 24-hour fast in protest of Guru's hanging, according to The Times of India. On Malik's meeting with Saeed, Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid said that he would look into this matter after getting details from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. On queries as to whether any action will be taken against Malik for sharing dais with Saeed, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said, "I will look into the case."
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that a 2.5 kilograms (kg) RDX bomb planted by some unidentified persons near the Andro welcome gate under Yairipok Police station (Thoubal District) was found at around 9.30 am on February 11. The bomb was picked up by a bomb exp
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Kanglaonline reports that a 2.5 kilograms (kg) RDX bomb planted by some unidentified persons near the Andro welcome gate under Yairipok Police station (Thoubal District) was found at around 9.30 am on February 11. The bomb was picked up by a bomb expert team of Manipur Police and exploded safely. The bomb included a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) of 2.5 kilograms RDX, 1 kilogram nails and screws and three detonators that were planted beside the road near the welcome gate.
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that a West Bengal Police team arrested a cadre of the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Siliguri (Darjeeling) in the morning of February 11 along with his wife. Sources identified the man as Nahakpam Bunty alias An
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Kanglaonline reports that a West Bengal Police team arrested a cadre of the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Siliguri (Darjeeling) in the morning of February 11 along with his wife. Sources identified the man as Nahakpam Bunty alias Angamba alias Hera alias Ro (35) of Imphal Yaiskul Janmasthan. His wife has been released according to a source but further details were not available till the filing of the report.
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February - 11 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative and key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in his testimony to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), told that LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman L
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative and key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in his testimony to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), told that LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was worried that 26/11 might be too big an operation to handle. He also told the ATS that LeT operative David Coleman Headley had visited the camp where the 26/11 attackers were undergoing training in 2008. Jundal revealed that Lakhvi, along with other handlers, watched the attack on TV at the control room in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh. He took stock of the situation on November 27 and realised that the attack had gone out of control. Fearing that there would be more problems, Lakhvi directed the terrorists at Oberoi and Taj hotels to set the buildings afire.
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February - 11 
Left Wing Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), which once had a strong presence in Karimnagar District, has again regrouped and returned by striking terror and killing a former Sarpanch
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Left Wing Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), which once had a strong presence in Karimnagar District, has again regrouped and returned by striking terror and killing a former Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-government institution), identified as A. Venugopal Rao (55), at Marupaka village of Vemulawada mandal (administrative unit) in the night of February 11, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that Venugopal Rao was a former sympathiser of Janashakthi group. He was returning to his village in a car when an unidentified person wearing a mask closed in on his car near Marupaka village and opened two rounds of fire with a short weapon killing Venugopal Rao instantaneously.
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February - 11 
Maoist area committee leader, Satyavati alias Bhagya (35), was arrested along with another civilian, a Maoist sympathiser, identified as Vandanam Bangarayya, by Odisha Police at Rollagedda village in Gumma block of Malkangiri District, on February 11
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Maoist area committee leader, Satyavati alias Bhagya (35), was arrested along with another civilian, a Maoist sympathiser, identified as Vandanam Bangarayya, by Odisha Police at Rollagedda village in Gumma block of Malkangiri District, on February 11, reports The Times of India. According to sources, Bhagya is a native of Gondipalli in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 11 
Miscreants on February 11 set ablaze a truck (WB-15-A- 9894) loaded with goods at Kharkhori under Chhaygaon PS and another truck (AS-01 P-9950) was also set on fire at Bodapara under Boko PS in Kamrup (rural) District.
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Miscreants on February 11 set ablaze a truck (WB-15-A- 9894) loaded with goods at Kharkhori under Chhaygaon PS and another truck (AS-01 P-9950) was also set on fire at Bodapara under Boko PS in Kamrup (rural) District.
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February - 11 
Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on February 11, asserted he was willing to go to jail for the sake of the Naga people, stating he would continue to carry the voice of the Naga people.
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Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on February 11, asserted he was willing to go to jail for the sake of the Naga people, stating he would continue to carry the voice of the Naga people.
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February - 11 
National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that a special team of 44 Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) Kasung post in close coordination with 24 Batallion AR deployed at Moreh (Chandel District) crossed inside Myanmar territory and conducted a sabotage o
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that a special team of 44 Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) Kasung post in close coordination with 24 Batallion AR deployed at Moreh (Chandel District) crossed inside Myanmar territory and conducted a sabotage operation by destroying a bridge at about 20 mile North of Tamu along Tamu-Minthar road of Myanmar, according to a report of February 11. To pass the blame to UNLF, the Indian saboteurs pasted a poster which read as “Long Live UNLF, Long Live Meghen, Kabaw Valley belongs to Manipur and not to Burmese Dogs”, said a press release issued by the outfit’s Senior Publicity Officer Ksh Yoiheiba. This is India’s devilish design and a proxy war against Myanmar, and a challenge to the sense of reasoning of Burmese people, it said.
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February - 11 
One Kangleipak Commuinist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Shrithan Awungshi alias Aboy was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commando from near the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking association (MMTA), Minuthong.
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One Kangleipak Commuinist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Shrithan Awungshi alias Aboy was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commando from near the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking association (MMTA), Minuthong.
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February - 11 
Police in the morning of February 11 fished out body of 14-year-old boy Zameer Ahmad Dar in Batwina in Ganderbal District. As reported earlier, one body was recovered on February 10. While residents continue to allege Police hand in the incident, Pol
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Police in the morning of February 11 fished out body of 14-year-old boy Zameer Ahmad Dar in Batwina in Ganderbal District. As reported earlier, one body was recovered on February 10. While residents continue to allege Police hand in the incident, Police maintains that the duo drowned as their boat capsized in the river when they were crossing it.
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February - 11 
SFs on February 11 arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as Oinam Amutombi alias Romesh alias Bullet (34), at Thangalawai Khongnang Makhong Ward No 1 in Bishnupur Di
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SFs on February 11 arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as Oinam Amutombi alias Romesh alias Bullet (34), at Thangalawai Khongnang Makhong Ward No 1 in Bishnupur District.
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February - 11 
Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants killed one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) militant, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Khekugha Sumi, at Shotomi village in Zunheboto District on February 11, reports The Nagala
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Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants killed one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) militant, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Khekugha Sumi, at Shotomi village in Zunheboto District on February 11, reports The Nagaland Post.
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February - 11 
The Agriculture Office at Dhudhnoi in Goalpara district was also set ablaze by the miscreants.
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The Agriculture Office at Dhudhnoi in Goalpara district was also set ablaze by the miscreants.
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February - 11 
The bail plea of Dandapani Mohanty was rejected by court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JFMC), R. Udaygiri on February 11, reports The Hindu.
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The bail plea of Dandapani Mohanty was rejected by court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JFMC), R. Udaygiri on February 11, reports The Hindu.
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February - 11 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on them, near Sirpur village in the jungle of Pendhri, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on February 11, reports The Times of India. T
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on them, near Sirpur village in the jungle of Pendhri, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on February 11, reports The Times of India. The paramilitary forces recovered three unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), two landmines and one claymore mine following the encounter that took place at 7am.
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February - 11 
The Rabha Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 groups, is opposing the holding of panchayat polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas. RHJMC are opposed to panchayat polls in the Rabha-Hasong area withou
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The Rabha Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 groups, is opposing the holding of panchayat polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas. RHJMC are opposed to panchayat polls in the Rabha-Hasong area without holding RHAC election.
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February - 11 
There were reports of protests and clashes from across Kashmir Valley. Police and CRPF clashes with stone throwing protesters in several area in Sopore and Baramulla in Baramulla District, Srinagar city (Srinagar District), and Districts of Ganderbal
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There were reports of protests and clashes from across Kashmir Valley. Police and CRPF clashes with stone throwing protesters in several area in Sopore and Baramulla in Baramulla District, Srinagar city (Srinagar District), and Districts of Ganderbal, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam. Most of these protests were reported in the evening. However there were no reports of any casualty. Unconfirmed reports said that around 20 people were injured in clashes across Kashmir.
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February - 11 
Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) South Bengal Frontier seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 300,000 from the international border near Kaliachak in Malda District on February 11, reports The Times of India. The consignment co
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Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) South Bengal Frontier seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 300,000 from the international border near Kaliachak in Malda District on February 11, reports The Times of India. The consignment comprised 200 notes of INR 1,000 denomination each (face value of INR 200,000) and 200 notes of INR 500 denomination each (face value of INR 100,000). A BSF official said that in the year 2012, the BSF South Bengal Frontier seized FICN worth INR 53,29,500. In January, 2013, the tally was worth INR 5,39,500, the official added.
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February - 11 February - 9
Two teenage boys died raising the death toll to three as protests, that raged after the hanging of Parliament House attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail on February 9, across the State continued for the third day on February 11, repo
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Two teenage boys died raising the death toll to three as protests, that raged after the hanging of Parliament House attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail on February 9, across the State continued for the third day on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for third day in Srinagar city and across Kashmir valley's major towns.
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February - 11 
Unidentified miscreants on the eve of third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) elections, set ablaze three Lower Primary (LP) schools namely Bordamal Kamarpara LP school, Goraimari LP School and Doroni LP School, all under Agia Po
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Unidentified miscreants on the eve of third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) elections, set ablaze three Lower Primary (LP) schools namely Bordamal Kamarpara LP school, Goraimari LP School and Doroni LP School, all under Agia Police Station (PS) in Goalpara District on February 11, reports The Assam Tribune.
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February - 11 
Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at ‘contractor’ Pukhrambam Kumarjit’s residence in Uripok Sinam Leikai on February 11, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade lobbed, however, failed to explode. Police have picked up the grenade.
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Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at ‘contractor’ Pukhrambam Kumarjit’s residence in Uripok Sinam Leikai on February 11, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade lobbed, however, failed to explode. Police have picked up the grenade.
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February - 11 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, on February 11, said that 47 cadres including four women cadres of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) of Manipur gave up arms before the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at the border town of Moreh in M
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, on February 11, said that 47 cadres including four women cadres of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) of Manipur gave up arms before the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at the border town of Moreh in Manipur. “They deposited 37 weapons along with some RDX. The Ministry of Home Affairs facilitated their extrication from Myanmar. This is the first major valley based insurgent group to give up arms, and it is a welcome development,” he said in his monthly report card for February 2013.
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February - 11 
50 Afghan nationals were arrested in Quetta and Nushki during a crackdown launched by Police and other Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) against unregistered refugees. “We have arrested 28 refugees living in the suburbs of Quetta,” a senior administrati
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50 Afghan nationals were arrested in Quetta and Nushki during a crackdown launched by Police and other Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEA) against unregistered refugees. “We have arrested 28 refugees living in the suburbs of Quetta,” a senior administration official told, adding that 22 refugees were taken into custody in Nushki district. They have been booked under relevant sections of the Foreigners ACT.
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February - 11 
A cleric of Deoband school of thought, identified as Qari Muhammad Asim (40), was killed near University of Karachi within the precincts of Sachal Police Station. Ahl-e- Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) spokesman Maulana Saeed Akbar Farooqi said that the de
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A cleric of Deoband school of thought, identified as Qari Muhammad Asim (40), was killed near University of Karachi within the precincts of Sachal Police Station. Ahl-e- Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) spokesman Maulana Saeed Akbar Farooqi said that the deceased was a sympathiser of his organisation.
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February - 11 
A dead body of a man was found from Lyari River within the vicinity of Sher Shah Police Station.
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A dead body of a man was found from Lyari River within the vicinity of Sher Shah Police Station.
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February - 11 
A dead body, identified as Hazrat Umer (30), was found from Eidgah Ground in Bin Qasim area.
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A dead body, identified as Hazrat Umer (30), was found from Eidgah Ground in Bin Qasim area.
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February - 11 
A heavy amount of explosive material and illegal weapons recovered from the house of a banned outfit’s member in Madina Colony of Dera Ismail Khan District, reports Daily Times. According to details, acting on a tip-off Cantt Police raided the house
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A heavy amount of explosive material and illegal weapons recovered from the house of a banned outfit’s member in Madina Colony of Dera Ismail Khan District, reports Daily Times. According to details, acting on a tip-off Cantt Police raided the house of Ahsan alias Sana Baloch and recovered two magnet bombs with remotes, two electric detonators with batteries, 65 shrapnels, ball bearings, two Kalashnikovs, one 30-bore pistol and 50 cartridges.
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February - 11 
A man, identified as Abdul Qadeer, was killed and another was injured in Garden area within the limits of Garden Police Station.
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A man, identified as Abdul Qadeer, was killed and another was injured in Garden area within the limits of Garden Police Station.
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February - 11 
A man, identified as Ali Hassan (33), was shot dead in Lee Market area within the limits of Bhagdadi Police Station
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A man, identified as Ali Hassan (33), was shot dead in Lee Market area within the limits of Bhagdadi Police Station
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February - 11 
A Policeman, identified as Syed Mukhtar (33), was killed near his house in Gulbahar area within the precincts of Gulbahar Police Station.
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A Policeman, identified as Syed Mukhtar (33), was killed near his house in Gulbahar area within the precincts of Gulbahar Police Station.
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February - 11 
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police, identified as ASI Zulfiqar Ali (39), was killed during patrolling in Sherpao Colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station.
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police, identified as ASI Zulfiqar Ali (39), was killed during patrolling in Sherpao Colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station.
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February - 11 
At least 12 persons, including two Policemen, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 11, reports Daily Times. Three persons were killed and three others were injured in an armed a
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At least 12 persons, including two Policemen, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 11, reports Daily Times. Three persons were killed and three others were injured in an armed attack at Haji Allah Buksh Welfare office within the limits of Ahsanabad Police Station.
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February - 11 
At least 18 senior members of two religious-political groups were arrested up as the Police launched a crackdown to arrest suspects involved in targeted killing incidents, reports The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Imran Shahi
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At least 18 senior members of two religious-political groups were arrested up as the Police launched a crackdown to arrest suspects involved in targeted killing incidents, reports The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Imran Shahid confirmed the raids but said eight persons were arrested. “Raids have been conducted to arrest suspects behind the targeted killings,” the SSP told. A source said that those arrested included leaders of the Ahl-e Sunnat- wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) as well as elders of the Shia community. Some of those arrested during the raids were identified as Usman Farooqi, Irshad Haideri, Siddiqullah, Shah Faisal, Jan Farooqi, Aurangzeb Farooqi, Mohammad Gul, Nasrullah, Sajid, Sajjad and Jamal who were held during raids in different parts of the city. The raids started in the morning. Heavy contingents of Peshawar Police as well as commandoes of the Elite Police Force participated in the raids.
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February - 11 
At least five Ansaarul Islam (AI) militants were killed and four others were injured in clashes with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn.
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At least five Ansaarul Islam (AI) militants were killed and four others were injured in clashes with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn.
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February - 11 
Four persons were killed and another was injured when unidentified persons opened fire on them in Palai area in Malakand Agency, reports The News. The sources said that Jehanzeb, Amir Bahadur, Sardar Hussain, Hukamdad and Bahadur Said were returning
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Four persons were killed and another was injured when unidentified persons opened fire on them in Palai area in Malakand Agency, reports The News. The sources said that Jehanzeb, Amir Bahadur, Sardar Hussain, Hukamdad and Bahadur Said were returning from mountains after collecting fuel wood when unidentified persons opened fire on them.
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February - 11 
Police said that they suspected involvement of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in February 11-night’s blast in an area of the Defence Housing Authority. The explosion along Korangi Road, near the KPT flyover, that left a Policeman injured
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Police said that they suspected involvement of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in February 11-night’s blast in an area of the Defence Housing Authority. The explosion along Korangi Road, near the KPT flyover, that left a Policeman injured.
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February - 11 
Suspected militants on February 11 shot dead a doctor, identified as Dr Tehseenullah, inside his clinic in Sardar Ahmed Jan Colony on Charsadda Road of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. Two
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Suspected militants on February 11 shot dead a doctor, identified as Dr Tehseenullah, inside his clinic in Sardar Ahmed Jan Colony on Charsadda Road of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. Two medical practitioners killed in the city over the last few weeks.
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February - 11 
The Army is considering creation of a Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) force within its ranks to deal with what it called the "cheapest assassins," an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said February 11, reports Central Asia
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The Army is considering creation of a Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) force within its ranks to deal with what it called the "cheapest assassins," an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said February 11, reports Central Asia Online. Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Rashad Mahmood chaired an inter-agency meeting in Rawalpindi on February 11 where conferees discussed ways to control the movement of explosives and calcium ammonium nitrate fertiliser from regional and extra-regional countries, the statement added. Pakistan has been the top victim of IEDs with 33,150 explosions during the past 10 years killing at least 11,250 people, according to the ISPR.
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February - 11 
The Frontier Corps (FC) on February 11 seized 30 rocket launchers, 12 hand grenades and 2,000 SMG rounds from a vehicle coming from Afghanistan in Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah District, reports Dawn.
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The Frontier Corps (FC) on February 11 seized 30 rocket launchers, 12 hand grenades and 2,000 SMG rounds from a vehicle coming from Afghanistan in Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah District, reports Dawn.
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February - 11 
Two cadre of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Khalid Mehsud and Abdul Rehman Meshud, were arrested near Javedan Cement Factory in Manghopir area, reports The News. The Police seized 10 kilograms of explosives, four grenades,
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Two cadre of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Khalid Mehsud and Abdul Rehman Meshud, were arrested near Javedan Cement Factory in Manghopir area, reports The News. The Police seized 10 kilograms of explosives, four grenades, two pistols, five feet of detonating wire and hundreds of bullets.
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February - 11 
Two dead bodies were found from a garbage dumping point in Abbas town of Abul Hasan Isphani Road.
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Two dead bodies were found from a garbage dumping point in Abbas town of Abul Hasan Isphani Road.
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February - 11 
Constitutional experts have urged President Dr Ram Baran Yadav not to proceed with the proposal for forming a new Government led by the sitting Chief Justice, as proposed by the UCPN-M, reports Myrepublica.com. They expressed grave concern over the p
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Constitutional experts have urged President Dr Ram Baran Yadav not to proceed with the proposal for forming a new Government led by the sitting Chief Justice, as proposed by the UCPN-M, reports Myrepublica.com. They expressed grave concern over the proposal at a meeting with the President at the latter´s office. Hari Krishna Karki chairman of Nepal Bar Association (NBA) said the proposal cannot be acceptable in a country where there is rule of law. Vice-chairman of NBA Tikaram Bhattarai also said that the UCPN-M move is a serious development. “It shows that democracy is going beyond the control of the political parties. The interim constitution has not envisioned this,” he maintained. Similarly, NBA General Secretary Sunil Pokhrel said that forming a Government led by the sitting Chief Justice is against the principle of separation of powers.
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February - 11 
In a positive political development, the four major political forces on February 11 reached an understanding to form new Government to hold the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections by the end of May this year, reports Nepalnews.com. A meeting of
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In a positive political development, the four major political forces on February 11 reached an understanding to form new Government to hold the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections by the end of May this year, reports Nepalnews.com. A meeting of the top leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front held at Kathmandu arrived at the conclusion. In the meeting, the parties also expressed readiness to go for an election Government headed by a neutral Prime Minister.
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February - 11 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 11 asked his Cabinet colleagues to be ‘mentally prepared’ to leave office anytime soon, reports Kantipuronline.com. Minister for Cooperatives Eknath Dhakal said “He told us that parties were inching closer
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 11 asked his Cabinet colleagues to be ‘mentally prepared’ to leave office anytime soon, reports Kantipuronline.com. Minister for Cooperatives Eknath Dhakal said “He told us that parties were inching closer to deal on the formation of an election Government under the Chief Justice and asked us to be ready to quit anytime.”
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February - 11 
An angry mob set a mess of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on fire on Brahma Palli road and vandalised Swadesh Hospital and Islami Bank building in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on February 11, reports
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An angry mob set a mess of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on fire on Brahma Palli road and vandalised Swadesh Hospital and Islami Bank building in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on February 11, reports New Age. The incident happened when the youths in Mymensingh town were holding protests under the banner of ‘Jago Mymensingh’ demanding capital punishment for the war criminals. At least six people were injured in the incident.
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February - 11 
Cabinet on February 11 approved the draft of 'Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act-2013' to effectively curb terrorism through inter-state cooperation. M Musharraf Hossain, cabinet secretary, told the anti-terrorism act needs to be updated to maintain glob
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Cabinet on February 11 approved the draft of 'Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act-2013' to effectively curb terrorism through inter-state cooperation. M Musharraf Hossain, cabinet secretary, told the anti-terrorism act needs to be updated to maintain global interaction as well as Bangladesh's commitment to addressing terrorism. He said the law is mandatory, in association with other countries, to address cross-border, waterways and airways terrorism and to check terror financing.
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February - 11 
Cabinet on February 11 endorsed a proposal for amendments to the International Crimes Tribunals (ICT) Act 1973 allowing the prosecution or an aggrieved to appeal against any sentence and giving the Appellate Division 60 days to dispose of the appeal
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Cabinet on February 11 endorsed a proposal for amendments to the International Crimes Tribunals (ICT) Act 1973 allowing the prosecution or an aggrieved to appeal against any sentence and giving the Appellate Division 60 days to dispose of the appeal in a war crimes case, reports New Age. The legislative and parliamentary affairs division placed the draft Bill at the weekly meeting of the cabinet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair seeking equal rights for both the prosecution and the defence to appeal against conviction and sentence. The ICT law allows the Government to appeal only against an order of acquittal while a person convicted and sentenced by a tribunal can appeal against such conviction and sentence.
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February - 11 
Chapainawabganj District, 21 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS were sent to jail as they appeared before a court and the court rejected their bail prayer on February 11 in a case of attacking Police and obstructing Government duties, reports The Independ
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Chapainawabganj District, 21 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS were sent to jail as they appeared before a court and the court rejected their bail prayer on February 11 in a case of attacking Police and obstructing Government duties, reports The Independent. According to the concerned sources, Police came under attack by JeI-ICS cadres as they went to arrest an accused at Bhobra village under Shibganj sub-District in Chapainawabganj District on December 27.
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February - 11 
Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on February 11 said that the West is misled by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathizers, reports Daily News. “The international pressure brought to bear on Sri Lanka esp
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Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on February 11 said that the West is misled by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathizers, reports Daily News. “The international pressure brought to bear on Sri Lanka especially by the Western nations misled by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathizers can cause international investors and even tourists to stay away from the country,” he said. Rajapaksa added, “Instead of narrowing the scope of their engagement with Sri Lanka because of the many misrepresentations and lobbying affected by special interest groups in their own countries, the nations that are pressuring Sri Lanka internationally should engage constructively with the Government. It is only then that they will see for themselves the good work being carried out here despite significant constraints.” He said, “Sri Lanka’s journey since the dawn of peace has seen the country transform from a nation in the throes of many post conflict challenges to a country that is amongst the most peaceful, stable and secure in the world.”
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February - 11 
Secretary of Defence and Urban Development Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while delivering a keynote address in Colombo on February 11 said the Government will not compromise when it comes to providing security to the nation as a part of Liberation Tigers of Ta
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Secretary of Defence and Urban Development Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while delivering a keynote address in Colombo on February 11 said the Government will not compromise when it comes to providing security to the nation as a part of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) remain active outside the country, reports Colombo Page. He said although the LTTE's military leadership was destroyed during the final offensive, it was only a part of the vast organization and the rest of the LTTE outfit is still at large. He explained that although the remnants of LTTE had adopted a democratic face in its international dealings, its members will try hard to restart the conflict in Sri Lanka and it is a threat that must be guarded against by the Government.
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February - 11 
The report by human rights experts, which was submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 11, said that Sri Lanka has failed to honour promises to investigate serious rights abuses and allegations that thousands of civili
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The report by human rights experts, which was submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 11, said that Sri Lanka has failed to honour promises to investigate serious rights abuses and allegations that thousands of civilians were killed in the final stages of its ethnic war, reports Daily Mirror. The document, compiled by experts who visited Sri Lanka in September 2012, asked the Government to establish a "truth seeking mechanism" to address "transitional justice" in a country emerging from nearly four decades of ethnic strife. It said grave human rights violations, including the killing of 17 aid workers of a French charity in August 2006, had not been probed despite Government promises swiftly to bring perpetrators to justice.
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February - 12 
A woman Maoist surrendered in Manpur area in Rajnandgaon District of the State.
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A woman Maoist surrendered in Manpur area in Rajnandgaon District of the State.
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February - 12 
A journalist, identified as Nemichand Jain, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Tongapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, on February 12, reports The Times of India. Police said Jain, who was working for H
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A journalist, identified as Nemichand Jain, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Tongapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, on February 12, reports The Times of India. Police said Jain, who was working for Hindi dailies being published from Raipur, had gone to village Ledagram where he was killed.
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February - 12 
Accepting the Centre's proposal for the development of Sunabeda Sanctuary area, which has turned to be a Maoist hub, Odisha government on February 12 submitted an INR 2.38 billion project for the development of the Hilly Area in Nuapada District, off
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Accepting the Centre's proposal for the development of Sunabeda Sanctuary area, which has turned to be a Maoist hub, Odisha government on February 12 submitted an INR 2.38 billion project for the development of the Hilly Area in Nuapada District, official sources said, reports Press Trust of India.
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February - 12 
Ahead of the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, Government of India and United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on February 12 (today), Chief Minister O Ibobi held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and
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Ahead of the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, Government of India and United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on February 12 (today), Chief Minister O Ibobi held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Government officials in the evening of February 11.
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February - 12 
Bokaro District police have formed a special action team (SAT) to counter Maoist attacks, reports The Times of India. The special force will always be ready for action so that it can be deployed any time and to any place. Bokaro Superintendent of Pol
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Bokaro District police have formed a special action team (SAT) to counter Maoist attacks, reports The Times of India. The special force will always be ready for action so that it can be deployed any time and to any place. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Dwivedi said SAT will have trained police personnel with hi-tech weapons and modern equipment. It will be an elite force specially designed for anti-Maoist operations under the command of the SP. A senior Police official said 60 Security Force personnel, with training in jungle warfare, have been selected. There are two small teams with 30 personnel in each. They will be stationed in headquarters and rush to the spot when required.
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February - 12 
Border Security Forces (BSF) troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested two over ground workers of the GNLA following a joint operation with State Police. The cadres have been identified as Silvert Sangma (25) and Miss Senate Marak (25). Th
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Border Security Forces (BSF) troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested two over ground workers of the GNLA following a joint operation with State Police. The cadres have been identified as Silvert Sangma (25) and Miss Senate Marak (25). The troopers recovered one GNLA flag, a detonator and an IED bomb and a demand note book from their possession.
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Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Maoists who had set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction activities at Katekalyan on February 8.
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Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Maoists who had set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction activities at Katekalyan on February 8.
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February - 12 
Eleven persons were killed and many injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire to quell groups of protesters ransacking polling stations and preventing other voters from casting their ballots at several places in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Counc
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Eleven persons were killed and many injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire to quell groups of protesters ransacking polling stations and preventing other voters from casting their ballots at several places in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas in Goalpara District during the third and final phase of Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune. The clashes that erupted between the SFs and groups of protesters armed with machetes, knives, iron rods and sticks left three dead at Kathalmuri Palsa under Dhupdhara Police Station, two at Kachadal under Ranjuli Police Station, one at Siluk under Dudhnoi Police Station, three at Bekipool under Khrishnai Police Station and two at Dhuptola under Mornoi Police Station. According to sources, four columns of Army have been pressed into service to contain the situation in the district amid unconfirmed reports of fresh group clashes spreading to new areas. Meanwhile, curfew was clamped in the areas under Mornoi Police Station after fresh reports of group clashes between two communities were reported from Dhuptola area following killing of two persons who allegedly placed two hand bombs outside the polling station at Raikhashini Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalaya. Earlier, mob set ablaze a village under Krishnai Police Station where around 60 houses were destroyed. The mob also indulged in brick-batting and torched two police vehicles, a bus and a Bolero vehicle standing on NH-37 leaving some Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Officer-in Charge of Krishnai Police Station, Haten Ali Ahmed, injured. The series of clashes occurred following a call given to the people living in the RHAC areas by the Rabha Hajong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 bodies, to oppose holding of Panchayat elections in the RHAC areas. In the meantime, according to official sources, the Goalpara District recorded a peaceful polling of 60 percent at the 659 polling centres while polling could not take place at the rest 173 centres.
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February - 12 
Fifth round of tripartite talks on the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur held on February 12 at Senapati District, Manipur ended inconclusively, without any development to the demand raised by the United Naga Council (U
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Fifth round of tripartite talks on the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur held on February 12 at Senapati District, Manipur ended inconclusively, without any development to the demand raised by the United Naga Council (UNC), reports Nagaland Post. The talk was unsatisfactory, said chairman of the Committee for Alternative Arrangement (CFAA), Paul Leo, who later addressed the media persons after the meeting. He said that the meeting concentrated only on the developmental works undertaken by the Manipur Government in hill areas of the State. State chief secretary, DS Poonia admitted that the talk was concentrated only on the initiatives taken by the State Government for the development of hill areas and no discussion on the alternative arrangement of the UNC. Dissatisfied with the talk, Paul Leo demanded that political dialogue on the demand of the UNC should be initiated at the earliest. The meet also failed to discuss on the date on which the next round of talk would be held.
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February - 12 
Four persons, including two Policemen, were injured in clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and protesters in Kangan area of Ganderbal District. Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
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Four persons, including two Policemen, were injured in clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and protesters in Kangan area of Ganderbal District. Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
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February - 12 
In a an attempt to tackle the Maoist issue, the Odisha Government, on February 12, submitted a INR 238 crore project for the development of the Hilly area in Nuapada District, reports Odisha Today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to the Uni
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In a an attempt to tackle the Maoist issue, the Odisha Government, on February 12, submitted a INR 238 crore project for the development of the Hilly area in Nuapada District, reports Odisha Today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh "We have submitted Rs 238 crore plan for the overall development of Sunabeda Hilly Area." Earlier, on January 17, Ramesh during his visit to the sanctuary area in Nuapada, had described Sunabeda as a "hub" of Maoists. The Union Minister in a letter to the Chief Minister had suggested to submit a development plan for Sunabeda in the line of Saranda Forest Plan of Jharkhand.
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February - 12 
It's not Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) alone that are flooding the local market, but fake currencies of the US, UK and other South East Asian nations are also being circulated largely through private currency exchange centres targeting the people
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It's not Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) alone that are flooding the local market, but fake currencies of the US, UK and other South East Asian nations are also being circulated largely through private currency exchange centres targeting the people who exchange currencies before going on a foreign trip, The Times of India reported on February 13. Police have sounded an alert and advised the people, travelling abroad, to be wary of fake foreign currencies being pumped in by agents and private currency exchangers. The travellers have also been advised to exchange notes from the counters of nationalised banks. Kochi Range (Ernakullam District of Kerala) Inspector General K. Padmakumar said, "The issue is of grave nature. Fake currencies are circulated through the currency exchange agents or counters as it is difficult for the citizen of a particular country to distinguish between original and fake currency of another country”.
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February - 12 
Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, has not yet been taken into custody by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for his role in the German Bakery (Pune, Maharashtra) blast of Fe
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Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, has not yet been taken into custody by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for his role in the German Bakery (Pune, Maharashtra) blast of February 13, 2010, The Times of India reports on February 13. He is one of the seven accused in the case. The 2,500-page charge sheet filed by the ATS named Jundal, Mirza Himayat Baig, other key Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal, Mohsin Choudhary, Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal, and Fayyaz Kagzi. Special Public Prosecutor Raja Thakare said that he has recorded the evidence of 103 witnesses in the German Bakery blast trial and the court was now recording Baig's statement under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). "The recording of the statement will be completed soon," Thakare said. "The prosecution and defence will open their arguments and the judgment should not take long. However, the law would take its course in Jundal's arrest in the German Bakery case."
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February - 12 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 12, announced a reward of INR 10,00,000 each to anyone giving information on elusive Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his 3 aides allegedly involved in several terror cases, reports
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 12, announced a reward of INR 10,00,000 each to anyone giving information on elusive Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his 3 aides allegedly involved in several terror cases, reports Indiatvnews.com. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said, "We would like to announce a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each to any person providing information leading to the arrest of Mohammed Ahmed Siddhibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal (30), Tahaseen Akhtar Wasim Aktar Shaikh (23), Asadulla Akhtar Javed Akhtar (26) and Waqas alias Ahmed (26)”. "We request the public to inform us if they spot the four wanted accused, on the two dedicated mobile numbers 09619122222, 08652012345 and landline number 022-23791619. The phone lines would be manned round the clock. Citizens can also email us at
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
," Maria further said. All the four wanted accused were allegedly involved in three coordinated bomb explosions at different locations in the peak evening hours in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on July 13, 2011 (13/7). The ATS also released to the media, posters consisting their latest photographs, address and physical appearance details such as height, built and age.
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February - 12 
Maoists also killed a villager in Sukma District. Police said the villager was earlier associated with a grass root level Maoist organization but later he had surrendered before the Police.
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Maoists also killed a villager in Sukma District. Police said the villager was earlier associated with a grass root level Maoist organization but later he had surrendered before the Police.
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February - 12 
Miscreants set ablaze at least five voting centres and one sub-post office in Mirza under Kamrup (rural) District in between February 11-12.
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Miscreants set ablaze at least five voting centres and one sub-post office in Mirza under Kamrup (rural) District in between February 11-12.
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February - 12 
One hundred and one supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed tribal organisation, Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), surrendered at Narayanpatna Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 12, reports The Hin
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One hundred and one supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed tribal organisation, Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), surrendered at Narayanpatna Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 12, reports The Hindu. They were from Mankidi, Tala Renga, and Jakapani villages of Maoist-affected Narayanpatna block. The number of CMAS activists surrendering before the Police on a single day was the highest on February 12. Till that date, more than 250 CMAS activists surrendered in Narayanpatna block.
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February - 12 
Police on February 12 arrested an imam (cleric) of a Kochi (Eranakulam District)-based mosque and his assistant for possession of Pakistan-printed Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denominations of INR 500, INR 100 and INR 20, reports The Times o
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Police on February 12 arrested an imam (cleric) of a Kochi (Eranakulam District)-based mosque and his assistant for possession of Pakistan-printed Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denominations of INR 500, INR 100 and INR 20, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered FICNs worth INR 30,000from them. The imam - Sayid (88) of Eranakulam - and his aide -Yeshiar (22) of Bihar - were produced at the Eranakulam District magistrate court on February 13. The court sent Yeshiar into Police custody. Sayid will remain in judicial custody.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh while addressing a conference of State Governors in New Delhi, on February 12, has said that Left Wing Extremism’s (LWE) geographical spread in the country is showing a shrinking trend even though in Assam, it is ex
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh while addressing a conference of State Governors in New Delhi, on February 12, has said that Left Wing Extremism’s (LWE) geographical spread in the country is showing a shrinking trend even though in Assam, it is expanding, which is "worrisome", reports The India Today. Explaining the Centre's "two pronged" policy to tackle the LWE issue, he said, "Even as we have intensified operations against the extremists, we have also endeavoured to bridge the development and governance deficit in these areas, many of which have predominantly tribal population." He also listed the steps taken by the Government that include deploying additional central forces, raising specialised forces, strengthening police stations and imparting training to state police personnel in counter insurgency, jungle warfare and anti-terrorism operations. The PM agreed on the need for "greater inter-state coordination in operations against Left Wing Extremists", emphasised by Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan. PM Singh further said the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for 82 select and backward districts, most of which are affected by LWE, is beginning to show encouraging results.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there were clear signs of improvement in internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir but admitted that a lot still needs to be done. He also asserted that India remained committed to good relations and pea
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there were clear signs of improvement in internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir but admitted that a lot still needs to be done. He also asserted that India remained committed to good relations and peaceful existence with the neighbors. He, however, added that incident that took place on the Line of Control (LoC) on January 8, 2013, was against any civilized international behavior and “simply unacceptable to us''. As reported earlier, Pakistani troops had sneaked into the Indian Territory in Mankote sector of Poonch District on January 8 morning and killed two Indian soldiers. They had beheaded Lance Naik Hem Raj and took away his head to Pakistan.
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February - 12 
Reports of isolated stone pelting and clashes were also reported from Districts of Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. Police charged batons and fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters at these places.
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Reports of isolated stone pelting and clashes were also reported from Districts of Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. Police charged batons and fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters at these places.
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February - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two active members of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from near Manipur Sweet Hotel in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Firoz Ahmad (37) and Hanaskumar Tulija alias Poppy (60). T
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two active members of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from near Manipur Sweet Hotel in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Firoz Ahmad (37) and Hanaskumar Tulija alias Poppy (60). Two mobile handsets and Rs 15,000 were seized from their possession.
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February - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to I. K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pri Pri Mushahary, somewhere near the Ripu reserve forest under Kachugaon Police Station in Gossaigaon sub
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to I. K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pri Pri Mushahary, somewhere near the Ripu reserve forest under Kachugaon Police Station in Gossaigaon sub division of Kokrajahar District on February 12, reports The Sentinel. One 7.65 mm pistol factory made, two 7.65 mm live rounds and one mobile phone were recovered from the site. However, another NDFB-IKS militant managed to escape in the thick forest.
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February - 12 
Security forces arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and an Overground Worker (OWG) of the outfit from an area near the Indo-Bangladesh border in South West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The GNLA militant was id
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Security forces arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and an Overground Worker (OWG) of the outfit from an area near the Indo-Bangladesh border in South West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The GNLA militant was identified as Mariours N Sangma (26). A country-made gun and ammunition were recovered from Sangma’s possession along with a mobile phone and camouflage uniforms.
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February - 12 
Seven more persons were injured as protests against the February 9 hanging of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohamad Afzal Guru continued for the fourth day on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for
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Seven more persons were injured as protests against the February 9 hanging of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohamad Afzal Guru continued for the fourth day on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for fourth consecutive day in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir Valley.
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February - 12 
Sources said three schools, which are stated to be voting centres for the Panchayat election on February 12 (today) , namely Hatipara LP School, Machenokhowa LP School and Sekhadari LP School under Boko Revenue Circle in Kamrup (rural) District were
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Sources said three schools, which are stated to be voting centres for the Panchayat election on February 12 (today) , namely Hatipara LP School, Machenokhowa LP School and Sekhadari LP School under Boko Revenue Circle in Kamrup (rural) District were partially burnt down on February 10 night causing the voters to panic.
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February - 12 
The body of abducted businessman Raju Saha (30), of Dotma in Kokrajhar District, was recovered from the approaching road to National Highway 31-C, about 150 meters from Serfanguri Police Station in the same District in the night of February 12, repor
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The body of abducted businessman Raju Saha (30), of Dotma in Kokrajhar District, was recovered from the approaching road to National Highway 31-C, about 150 meters from Serfanguri Police Station in the same District in the night of February 12, reports The Sentinel. Local People suspect the hands of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) behind the killing of Saha. The All Assam Bengali Youth Student’s Federation (AABYF) condemned the killing and threatened the militant group involved in the killing and the government of dire consequence if effective measures are not taken immediately.
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February - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to around INR 750,000 from the Amritsar sector (Amritsar District) of International Border, reports Hindustan Times.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to around INR 750,000 from the Amritsar sector (Amritsar District) of International Border, reports Hindustan Times.
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February - 12 
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued advisory to Omanis and expatriates not to carry Indian currency, menafn.com reported on February 13. The bank said it was issuing the directive following the discovery of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in
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The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued advisory to Omanis and expatriates not to carry Indian currency, menafn.com reported on February 13. The bank said it was issuing the directive following the discovery of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in Oman and other Gulf countries. In an official statement, the bank said: "Following reports about the presence of amounts of counterfeit Indian rupees currency in the local market and the markets of neighboring countries, the bank urges all nationals and expatriates traveling to India to avoid the Indian rupee." According to reports in the Omani media, the CBO issued the directive following the arrest in Kerala of an Omani couple over using fake rupees to settle their hotel bill. The couple had gotten the rupee in lieu of the Omani rials from an authorized money changer in Oman early this month. The couple is still in jail and the Omani and the Indian authorities are studying their case. The Omani bank has also issued strict guidelines to money-exchange offices in Oman following the arrests of Omani nationals in India. "Lack of seriousness on the part of exchange companies is unacceptable and shall be viewed seriously," the bank said.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released all the six abducted tractor drivers in a forest at Punadih village in Lakhisarai District of Bihar, hours after abducting them on February 8, reports The Hindu. The drivers were going towards
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released all the six abducted tractor drivers in a forest at Punadih village in Lakhisarai District of Bihar, hours after abducting them on February 8, reports The Hindu. The drivers were going towards the hilly areas to collect stone chips when a group of armed Maoists intercepted their vehicles and abducted them for non-payment of ‘levy’, informed a Police officer.
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February - 12 
The Delhi Police seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 173 million in 2012, India Today reported on February 13. In 2011, the Delhi Police had seized INR 2.82 million. The increased influx has forced Delhi Police to even set up a se
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The Delhi Police seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 173 million in 2012, India Today reported on February 13. In 2011, the Delhi Police had seized INR 2.82 million. The increased influx has forced Delhi Police to even set up a separate cell in the Parliament Street Police Station, where individuals or banks can submit fake currency they receive through different means. And in the first month of 2013, INR 3.2 million of FICNs has already been deposited there. "Most of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) have been detected by banks and later deposited with us. However, the crackdown on fake currency smuggling will continue," said Neeraj Kumar, city Police Commissioner. Police maintain that the major points for pushing FICNs continue to be the Border States of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar and West Bengal. The FICN is routed through these states from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Dubai, with Pakistan being the main source. The most notorious routes for smuggling FICN into India were the Bangladesh-Kolkata (West Bengal) route (via the North 24 Parganas), Nepal-Gorakhpur (UP) and Nepal-Bihar routes. But now, Police say, Jharkhand's Sahibganj District has emerged as the main landing spot for FICNs sent from across the border.
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February - 12 
The Gorakhpur Police, investigating the May 22, 2007 blasts in the city, has obtained the Allahabad High Court's permission for attachment of property of Mirza Shadab Baig, one of the accused belonging to Indian Mujahideen (IM) who is absconding, Ind
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The Gorakhpur Police, investigating the May 22, 2007 blasts in the city, has obtained the Allahabad High Court's permission for attachment of property of Mirza Shadab Baig, one of the accused belonging to Indian Mujahideen (IM) who is absconding, Indian Express reports on February 13. He also carries a reward of INR 1, 00,000 announced by Delhi Police. Baig is wanted for blasts which took place in the courts of Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad (all in Uttar Pradesh) on November 23, 2007, the Sarojini Nagar market (Delhi) blast on October 29, 2005, serial blasts in Delhi on September 13, 2008, Jaipur (Rajasthan) blast of may 13, 2008 and Ahmedabad (Gujarat) blast of July 26, 2008.
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February - 12 
The lead information provided by the arrested militant, SFs arrested one GNLA OWG identified as Jarbish A Sangma (19) in Ajangre.
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The lead information provided by the arrested militant, SFs arrested one GNLA OWG identified as Jarbish A Sangma (19) in Ajangre.
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February - 12 
The Police, meanwhile, arrested six villagers including four teenage girls, following the raid and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb with a detonator switch, a mobile phone and single barrel (SBML) gun besides empty cartridges and a
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The Police, meanwhile, arrested six villagers including four teenage girls, following the raid and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb with a detonator switch, a mobile phone and single barrel (SBML) gun besides empty cartridges and a GNLA flag from the spot. The arrested persons were accused of providing food, shelter and logistical support to the militants.
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February - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (We
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The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (West Garo Hills District) on February 12 evening. Hedio, who is among the most sought after Garo militant leader after its ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and is wanted for attacks on former Community and Rural Development Department (C&RD) Minister Saleng A Sangma and his supporters, had taken shelter in a house inside the village. Acting on a tip off, West Garo Hills Police conducted a raid at Nalnapara which led to the exchange of fire between the militants and Security Forces. One of the GNLA cadre was hit during the encounter and Police believe that the area commander may have been wounded in the process. Hedio has been running a reign of terror in the Gambegre-Kherapara and Chokpot region for the last few months.
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February - 12 
Three persons were injured as fresh clashes took place in several parts of Baramulla District
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Three persons were injured as fresh clashes took place in several parts of Baramulla District
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February - 12 
Two tractors, a bike and a mixture machine were set ablaze by the armed cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), at Pathakpagar under Tarhassi Police Station in Palamu
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Two tractors, a bike and a mixture machine were set ablaze by the armed cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), at Pathakpagar under Tarhassi Police Station in Palamu District on February 12, reports The Times of India. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) A T Mathew said more than a dozen armed PLFI cadres came to the work site, which is a 125 metre-long bridge on river Saphee, at around 11.45 pm and set ablaze the property of the contractor. Mathew said the PLFI cadre Laxman Yadav (18), is suspected to have led this operation.
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February - 12 
A commuter Essa Khan (37) was killed near Russian Embassy located in Block 4, Clifton within the limits of Boat Basin Police Station.
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A commuter Essa Khan (37) was killed near Russian Embassy located in Block 4, Clifton within the limits of Boat Basin Police Station.
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February - 12 
A couple, identified as Allah Bakhsh and his wife Nasima were shot dead in their house in Akram Colony of Hub area in Lasbela District.
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A couple, identified as Allah Bakhsh and his wife Nasima were shot dead in their house in Akram Colony of Hub area in Lasbela District.
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February - 12 
A man was killed when an improvised explosive device went off in a house in Behzadi Chakarkot area of Kohat in the night of February 12, reports Dawn. Police said that the device was planted in the house of Katoo Khan. A guest identified as Sajid was
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A man was killed when an improvised explosive device went off in a house in Behzadi Chakarkot area of Kohat in the night of February 12, reports Dawn. Police said that the device was planted in the house of Katoo Khan. A guest identified as Sajid was killed in the explosion. The bomb disposal squad officials said that at device weighed at least one kilogram.
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February - 12 
A man, identified as Juma Din (32), was killed in Mujahid Colony ground within the limits of Mominabad Police Station.
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A man, identified as Juma Din (32), was killed in Mujahid Colony ground within the limits of Mominabad Police Station.
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February - 12 
At least five persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 12, reports Daily Times. An MQM activist affiliated wi
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At least five persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 12, reports Daily Times. An MQM activist affiliated with Karachi Mutthaida Organising Committee (KMOC), identified as Azmatullah Bengali (34), was killed near his house in Nasir Jump of Korangi within the precincts of Zaman Town Police Station.
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February - 12 
At least two laboures, identified as Ghulam Nabi Magsi and Ahmed Ali Sheikh, were killed and other, identified as Mohammad Hussain, was injured by unidentified assailants in Nal area of Khuzdar District on February 12, reports Dawn.
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At least two laboures, identified as Ghulam Nabi Magsi and Ahmed Ali Sheikh, were killed and other, identified as Mohammad Hussain, was injured by unidentified assailants in Nal area of Khuzdar District on February 12, reports Dawn.
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February - 12 
Bomb disposal unit (BDU) official neutralised an explosive device in Sangarh locality of Hangu town of same District, reports The News. The sources said that unidentified persons had planted explosives to the house of a trader Nadim in Sangarh area,
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Bomb disposal unit (BDU) official neutralised an explosive device in Sangarh locality of Hangu town of same District, reports The News. The sources said that unidentified persons had planted explosives to the house of a trader Nadim in Sangarh area, which was spotted by locals. Two kilograms of explosives were fitted to a remote-control device.
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February - 12 
Eight militants were killed and 15 others received injuries as the militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) clashed in Bhuttan area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on February
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Eight militants were killed and 15 others received injuries as the militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) clashed in Bhuttan area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on February 12, reports Dawn. The renewed clashes, which started on February 11, continued on February 12 without any letup. Sources said that TTP launched a fresh offensive against AI in Bhuttan area and inflicted losses on it. AI claimed that it had strengthened its hold over two important bunkers in Dwa Stanai area and recaptured Rocket Sangar. Both sides used heavy weapons against each other.
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February - 12 
The dead body was found from Sect L-1 of Surjani town within the vicinity of Surjani Town Police Station.
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The dead body was found from Sect L-1 of Surjani town within the vicinity of Surjani Town Police Station.
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February - 12 
The Government Postgraduate Degree College in Mardan town of same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was rocked by a mild intensity bomb in afternoon of February 12, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported. According to Police, the b
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The Government Postgraduate Degree College in Mardan town of same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was rocked by a mild intensity bomb in afternoon of February 12, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported. According to Police, the bomb which weighed five kilogrammes was placed in the veranda of the Physics Department on the second storey of the college building and exploded with a big bang, damaging the windowpanes of two classrooms.
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February - 12 
Two men, identified as Idress Ali and Haji NizamUddin, were shot dead in Golimar area within the limits of Rizvia Police Station.
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Two men, identified as Idress Ali and Haji NizamUddin, were shot dead in Golimar area within the limits of Rizvia Police Station.
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February - 12 
Two persons were killed when unidentified assailants ambushed their jeep in Washuk area of Washuk District. The names of the deceased could not be ascertained.
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Two persons were killed when unidentified assailants ambushed their jeep in Washuk area of Washuk District. The names of the deceased could not be ascertained.
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February - 12 
Unidentified militants blew up a primary school for girls in Taja Koroona Shero village under Katlang Police Station in Mardan District, reports The News. The explosives planted in the building of the Govt Girls Primary School went off at around 11:3
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Unidentified militants blew up a primary school for girls in Taja Koroona Shero village under Katlang Police Station in Mardan District, reports The News. The explosives planted in the building of the Govt Girls Primary School went off at around 11:30pm. The explosion destroyed a room and veranda and partially damaged the boundary wall and other rooms.
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February - 12 
A meeting of the top leaders of four major parties on February 12 could not reach any agreement on the formation of the election Government, reports Nepalnews.com. The opposition parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marx
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A meeting of the top leaders of four major parties on February 12 could not reach any agreement on the formation of the election Government, reports Nepalnews.com. The opposition parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have toughened their stance, saying that forming a Government headed by the sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi will not bode well with the concept of separation of power. NC and CPN-UML negotiators argued that making the same person as the chief of both the executive and the judiciary will be against the fundamental principles of separation of powers. Opposition parties instead suggested that they could accept Regmi as the new Prime Minister if he resigns as the Chief Justice.
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February - 12 
Countering the arguments of opposition parties, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda claimed on February 12 that the Interim Constitution says a Supreme Court justice can lead an election Governme
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Countering the arguments of opposition parties, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda claimed on February 12 that the Interim Constitution says a Supreme Court justice can lead an election Government, reports Myrepublica.com. Addressing a mass gathering at the Khulamanch in Kathmandu, he said his party proposed a sitting Chief Justice for Prime Minister as a last resort. Reassuring his party cadres, he claimed that he has not abandoned the agenda of the people´s war. Dahal tried repeatedly to persuade party cadres and others that his party´s political line is revolutionary and suitable to the situation.
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February - 12 
In an apparent bid to create panic among the people united on the demand for death penalty to war criminals, Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) rampaged through different parts of Dhaka city on February 12, reports The Daily Star. T
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In an apparent bid to create panic among the people united on the demand for death penalty to war criminals, Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) rampaged through different parts of Dhaka city on February 12, reports The Daily Star. The JeI-ICS cadres carried out hit-and-run assault at Police, leaving at least 30 injuries. 73 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested in the city. Meanwhile, at least 65 people, including 14 Policemen, were injured in clashes between JeI-ICS cadres and the law enforcers in Satkhira, Noakhali and Khulna Districts on February 12. In Satkhira District, seven Policemen were wounded in attacks by the JeI-ICS cadres and Police arrested 103 cadres in the District. In Noakhali District, at least eight JeI-ICS cadres were injured when they fought a pitched battle with Police. In Khulna District, at least 50 people, including seven Policemen, were injured when the JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers. Seven cadres were arrested after the incident on charge of attacking Police and obstructing law enforcers in discharging their duties.
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February - 12 
Protesters stand in silence for three minutes raising their hand in the Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city on February 12 afternoon pushing for death penalty for all war criminals, reports New Age. People from all walks of life indoors, at work and on t
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Protesters stand in silence for three minutes raising their hand in the Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city on February 12 afternoon pushing for death penalty for all war criminals, reports New Age. People from all walks of life indoors, at work and on the streets across the country stood in a silence for three minutes as the clock struck four on February 12 afternoon. Ministers, secretaries, lawmakers, Government and non-Government officials, and ordinary people from one end to the other of the country came out on the streets passing by their respective workplaces to express solidarity with the Shahbagh protest demand. Protesters in their thousands raised their hand on a countdown and kept silent for the three minutes. They broke the silence shouting ‘Jay Bangla, Jay Bangla.’ Protesters then filled the air with slogans such as ‘Phansi, phansi, phansi chai, Quader Mollar phansi chai’ (hang Quader Molla), ‘Ka te Quader Molla, tui razakar, (Ka for Quader Molla, you are a collaborator)’ ‘Ga te Ghulam Azam, tui razakar’ (Ga for Ghulam Azam, you are a collaborator).’
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February - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three cadres of Red Flag faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) in Ataikula sub-District of the Pabna District on February 12, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are identified as Muhamed Anw
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three cadres of Red Flag faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) in Ataikula sub-District of the Pabna District on February 12, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are identified as Muhamed Anwarul Islam (40), Jahangir Alam (38) and Muhamed Yakub Ali (32). RAB recovered two one barrel guns, one light gun (LG), four bullets and two knives from their possession.
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February - 12 
Speaking at the Special Development Committee meeting at Tilco City Hotel in Jaffna District, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 12 said all countrymen have a responsibility to ensure no room is left for the re-emergence of terrorism which broug
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Speaking at the Special Development Committee meeting at Tilco City Hotel in Jaffna District, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 12 said all countrymen have a responsibility to ensure no room is left for the re-emergence of terrorism which brought suffering to the people of all communities for over three decades, reports Daily News. He said that he was well aware of the misery faced by the people due to terrorism and insisted that they all should keep in mind that the country has only one Government.
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February - 13 
A 22-year-old woman Maoist cadre, identified as Mankay alias Rukmi, surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District, on February 13, as she was fed up of "ill treatment" of women by senior cadres, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter,
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A 22-year-old woman Maoist cadre, identified as Mankay alias Rukmi, surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District, on February 13, as she was fed up of "ill treatment" of women by senior cadres, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Shukla, said "Mankay alias Rukmi of Madanwada Dalam had expressed her desire to join the mainstream and laid down her arms yesterday in Devkonde village of the district." She surrendered along with two muzzle loading guns before the joint party of District Police Force and Border Security Force (BSF) following a search operation in the region.
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February - 13 
A civilian identified as one Joseph Rongmei allegedly working at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘arrested’ by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and detained for few days was released on February 13 on
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A civilian identified as one Joseph Rongmei allegedly working at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘arrested’ by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and detained for few days was released on February 13 on humanitarian grounds, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 13 
A Special Team of armed Police continued combing operation in the forest areas near Cherupuzha village in Kannur Distrcit, bordering Karnataka, for the second day on February 13, following eyewitness accounts of the presence of Communist Party of Ind
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A Special Team of armed Police continued combing operation in the forest areas near Cherupuzha village in Kannur Distrcit, bordering Karnataka, for the second day on February 13, following eyewitness accounts of the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area on the Karnataka side of the border earlier in February, reports The Hindu on February 14. As many as 40 well-equipped Policemen from the District, including the special squad of the Inspector General of Police (IG) (Kannur Range), carried out the combing operation in the forest area at Mundoli. The forest area is located in Karnataka, the Police said
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February - 13 
According to a February 13 The Hindu report more FICN is flooding into the wallets of common man in Kochi every day.
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According to a February 13 The Hindu report more FICN is flooding into the wallets of common man in Kochi every day.
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February - 13 
Ahead of the visit of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to Nuapada District of Odisha on February 16, Police on February 13 unearthed four landmines at Barkot, where he is expected to interact with tribals, reports The Times of India. Th
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Ahead of the visit of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to Nuapada District of Odisha on February 16, Police on February 13 unearthed four landmines at Barkot, where he is expected to interact with tribals, reports The Times of India. The landmines, found close to Sunabeda sanctuary, are suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Two hours before the landmines were discovered, several posters put up by the Nuapada division of CPI-Maoist were found in the area, warning people against allowing the minister from entering Nuapada. "We had gone to seize the posters and wanted to know what was written on them. Then some of our men saw wires, which upon scrutiny were found to be connected to landmines. We are yet to recover them as it was difficult to do so in the absence of appropriate devices," said Nuapada Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashis Singh. Yet more landmines are suspected to have been planted by Maoists in the area, he said.
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February - 13 
At least eight persons, including six protesters and two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with the Police in SK Colony Janglant Mandi, Sheerpora, Lal Chowk and Lassibal areas of Anantnag town in Anantnag District in the evening of Februa
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At least eight persons, including six protesters and two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with the Police in SK Colony Janglant Mandi, Sheerpora, Lal Chowk and Lassibal areas of Anantnag town in Anantnag District in the evening of February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police fired tear-smoke shells and charged batons to disperse the protesters.
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February - 13 
Before the MoU was inked, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu said that the process to ink the agreement was initiated more than a year back. The cadres will be rehabilitated under the policy framed by the Union Home Ministry as well as the reh
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Before the MoU was inked, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu said that the process to ink the agreement was initiated more than a year back. The cadres will be rehabilitated under the policy framed by the Union Home Ministry as well as the rehabilitation policy of the State Government.
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February - 13 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 13, however, revealed that 19 people lost their lives in the RHAC violence, of which six died in ethnic clashes, reports The Telegraph. “Twelve persons died in Police firing during poll violence, one during
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 13, however, revealed that 19 people lost their lives in the RHAC violence, of which six died in ethnic clashes, reports The Telegraph. “Twelve persons died in Police firing during poll violence, one during loot and arson, and six in ethnic clashes. About 70, including 30 policemen, were injured, while over a hundred houses were burnt,” Gogoi said. Gogoi, while admitting that there were lapses on the part of the Government and the administration, said that the violence was an ‘organized one’ with vested interest circles lending their weight behind it. UNI quoted Tarun Gogoi saying, “I take full responsibility for failing to provide adequate security. There were some lapses and we had no prior information.”
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February - 13 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 13 said there was no ban imposed on publication of newspapers but the dailies had chosen not to print as curfew had made distribution impossible. "There is no ban on newspapers in Kashmir. Papers are choosing
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 13 said there was no ban imposed on publication of newspapers but the dailies had chosen not to print as curfew had made distribution impossible. "There is no ban on newspapers in Kashmir. Papers are choosing not to print because restrictions make delivery of newspapers impossible. If there was a ban, then it would have extended to their Internet editions as well which are regularly being updated. As the restrictions ease the newspapers will resume publication because the problem isn't with printing. It's with them being unable to (distribute). And those continuously going on about a "Government gag" would be well advised to produce a single copy of this gag order," Omar wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter.com.
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February - 13 
Clashes broke out at Wussan and Kijpora in Kangan areas of Ganderbal District in which a Police man was injured. Protesters burnt tyres and blocked the highway for several hours. Reports said Jammu and Kashmir Bank vehicle carrying cash for ATM Kanga
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Clashes broke out at Wussan and Kijpora in Kangan areas of Ganderbal District in which a Police man was injured. Protesters burnt tyres and blocked the highway for several hours. Reports said Jammu and Kashmir Bank vehicle carrying cash for ATM Kangan was damaged in stone pelting at Wussan
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February - 13 
Clashes were reported from Bandipora town (Bandipora District). Protesters pelted stones at Police and Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse them. Reports said that one protester was injured in the clashes.
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Clashes were reported from Bandipora town (Bandipora District). Protesters pelted stones at Police and Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse them. Reports said that one protester was injured in the clashes.
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February - 13 
Curfew was relaxed and lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley while in other sensitive parts it remained strictly enforced for fifth consecutive day since its imposition on February 9 in the aftermath of the execution of Parliament House attack (Decembe
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Curfew was relaxed and lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley while in other sensitive parts it remained strictly enforced for fifth consecutive day since its imposition on February 9 in the aftermath of the execution of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru.
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February - 13 
Death toll in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self Government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District has risen to 20. The Hindu on February 14 reported that 12 people had died as a resu
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Death toll in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self Government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District has risen to 20. The Hindu on February 14 reported that 12 people had died as a result of Police firing when violent mobs of comprising the Rabha people attacked polling centres and polling teams to obstruct the holding of Panchayat polls on February 12. One more person later died in the Police firing on a mob that was indulging in arson and looting. Besides this, bodies of seven persons killed in clashes between Rabha and non-Rabha groups were recovered between February 12-13. The violence has triggered an exodus of people from affected villages, forcing over 12,000 people to take shelter in 12 relief camps till February 13 afternoon, even as the Army has been continuing flag marches. There was no relaxation in the curfew clamped in Krishnai and Mornoi Police Station areas.
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February - 13 
Four tiffin bombs and some threatening posters were recovered at Barkot in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 13, where the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is scheduled to visit on February 16, reports The DNA. Besides recovery of
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Four tiffin bombs and some threatening posters were recovered at Barkot in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 13, where the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is scheduled to visit on February 16, reports The DNA. Besides recovery of the tiffin bombs, several posters and flag apparently put up by Nuapada Division of the Maoists were found in the area. The posters warned the people against allowing the Minister from entering Nuapada.
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February - 13 
Kanglaonline reports that on February 13 at about 9:45am, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Military Council faction of Kangleipak Commuinist party (KCP-MC) cadres, identified as Potsangbam Sanajaoba Singh, Huiningshungbam Rajesh Meitei and Sairem
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Kanglaonline reports that on February 13 at about 9:45am, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Military Council faction of Kangleipak Commuinist party (KCP-MC) cadres, identified as Potsangbam Sanajaoba Singh, Huiningshungbam Rajesh Meitei and Sairem Rameshwor Singh from Ereima Lai Manak of Lamboikhul Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.
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February - 13 
Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary praised the State government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups and said law and order situation in the State is under control, reports The Shillong Times on Februa
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Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary praised the State government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups and said law and order situation in the State is under control, reports The Shillong Times on February 14. He said ensuring elections would pass off peacefully. Speaking at the two-day conference of Governors in New Delhi, Mooshahary said the state was fully geared up for the February 23 elections. “The activities of HNLC are on decline in Khasi-Jaintia Hills” .The Governor said adding the peace agreement with the Garo militant outfit Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be signed shortly. “However, the increased activities of the GNLA[Garo National Liberation Army] and its growing influence in Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills is a matter of concern,” he added.
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February - 13 
On February 13, security agencies seized four rusted rounds of AK-47 and one round of 12 bore gun from a bag of herbs during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh, in the same District, reports Kashmir Times.
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On February 13, security agencies seized four rusted rounds of AK-47 and one round of 12 bore gun from a bag of herbs during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh, in the same District, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 13 
On February 13, websites of three Chandigarh’s Sector 20 (tech hub of the city) based shopkeepers were hacked and objectionable material was posted by the hacker, who introduced himself as a Pakistani national, according to The Times of India. Victim
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On February 13, websites of three Chandigarh’s Sector 20 (tech hub of the city) based shopkeepers were hacked and objectionable material was posted by the hacker, who introduced himself as a Pakistani national, according to The Times of India. Victims said the cyber criminals managed to hack their websites despite the fact that they are using the best anti-virus software. "The hacker introduced himself as Wasim Gujjar. He had written expletives against Indians and the country. We filed a police complaint but nothing came of it," said Naresh Garg, president of the Sector 20 market association.
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February - 13 
Places of worship have become soft targets for fake currency rackets to carry out their operations, The Times of India reports on February 14. Kochi Police have launched a probe to track the details of people from other states who have been working i
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Places of worship have become soft targets for fake currency rackets to carry out their operations, The Times of India reports on February 14. Kochi Police have launched a probe to track the details of people from other states who have been working in various places of worship in the city.
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February - 13 
Police in Kannur, Kasargod and Wayanad Districts of Kerala and their counterparts in the neighbouring Karnataka have been put on high alert following reports of threats of possible attacks on some of the Police Stations by Maoists, reports The Indian
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Police in Kannur, Kasargod and Wayanad Districts of Kerala and their counterparts in the neighbouring Karnataka have been put on high alert following reports of threats of possible attacks on some of the Police Stations by Maoists, reports The Indian Express on February 14.
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February - 13 
Six more persons were injured in fresh clashes that were reported from several parts of Baramulla District. Police used batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse the protesters.
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Six more persons were injured in fresh clashes that were reported from several parts of Baramulla District. Police used batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse the protesters.
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February - 13 
State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for
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State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for the law and order duty. The Chief Electoral Officer, P Naik told reporters on February 13 that 61 companies of central paramilitary forces would arrive in the State after the Tripura elections on February 15. Naik hoped that the election would be free and fair since no militant group has boycotted the elections. The chief electoral officer, however, admitted that there were certain pockets in Garo Hills which are vulnerable that need attention.
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February - 13 
Suspected Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a boy from Longkhum village in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post on February 14. The boy is yet to be released. Situation in Alichen, Longkhum conti
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Suspected Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a boy from Longkhum village in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post on February 14. The boy is yet to be released. Situation in Alichen, Longkhum continues to remain tense. To find a solution for the early release, Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Major General (retd.) N. George along with his staff officer held a joint meeting on February 13, with District administration, Police, Ao Senden (apex body of Ao tribe), village councils of Longkhum and Mangmetong. After the meeting, DC & returning officer Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso released a press handout. The press handout appealed to the NSCN-IM authorities to release the abducted boy unharmed and without any pre-condition soon.
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February - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three militant outfits signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the banquet hall of 1st Batt
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The Sangai Express reports that initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three militant outfits signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles on February 13. The three groups which signed the MoU were the United Revolutionary Front (URF), which was constituted by the Lanheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lanheiba), Chingkheinganba faction of KCP (KCP-Chingkheinganba) and Sunil Meitei faction of (KCP-Sunil Meitei) faction; KCP-Lamphel which was constituted after the merger of KCP-Lamphel, KCP-City Meitei and KCP-Taibangnganba and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF), with its two factions namely Athouba group and Achouba group. Representing the Centre, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shambhu Singh and Principal Secretary of the Government of Manipur, Dr Suresh Babu signed the MoU on behalf of Delhi and Imphal. ‘Chairman’ of the URF, Khwairakpam Gopendro alias Lanheiba, ‘secretary’ home affairs, Puyam Mangiyamba alias Ruhini and Ngangom Soviet Meitei alias Chingkheinganba Meitei appended their signatures on the MoU on behalf of URF. From the side of KCP-Lamphel, its ‘chief of army’, Naorem Brojen alias City Meitei and ‘joint secretary’ Taibangnganba alias Dilip signed on the MoU while the KYKL-MDF was represented by its ‘president’ Maisnam Athouba and ‘general secretary’ Laimayum Ronel alias Achouba. Altogether 90 cadres from the URF turned up for the occasion and they laid down 50 arms of different makes. From the side of KCP-Lamphel, a total of 40 cadres turned up and they deposited 27 guns. On the other hand, the KYKL-MDF deposited a total of 61 arms, while 67 cadres turned up. Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, attended the MoU signing function as the chief guest and president respectively. Addressing the occasion, Ibobi said that the Government welcomes the return of the militants to the mainstream and added that they were misled into taking up arms in the first place. Gaikhangam in his presidential address said that the signing of the MoU will go a long way in helping the State to move forward in development and progress.
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February - 13 
The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that Meghalaya Governor, RS Mooshahary while praising the State Government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups said law and order situation in the State is un
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The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that Meghalaya Governor, RS Mooshahary while praising the State Government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups said law and order situation in the State is under control. Speaking at the two-day conference of Governors, Mooshahary said the State was fully geared up for the February 23 elections. “The activities of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are on decline in Khasi-Jainita Hills,” the Governor said adding the peace agreement with the Garo militant outfit A'Chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be signed shortly. “However, the increased activities of the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) and its growing influence in Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills is a matter of concern,” he added.
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February - 13 
The State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills,
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The State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for the law and order duty. The Chief Electoral Officer P. Naik told reporters on February 13 that 61 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces would arrive in the State after the Tripura elections on February 15.
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February - 13 
The Times of India reports that at least six militant cadres belonging to different outfits, on February 13, surrendered with arms to Border Security Force (BSF) authorities at the paramilitary force's 116 battalion complex near Loktak Lake in Bishnu
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The Times of India reports that at least six militant cadres belonging to different outfits, on February 13, surrendered with arms to Border Security Force (BSF) authorities at the paramilitary force's 116 battalion complex near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District. Four cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) and PLA surrendered along with five pistols, one carbine and two grenades to the BSF inspector general (frontier headquarters) Manohar Lal Batham, a BSF official said.
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February - 13 
The Union Government has approved continuation of special schemes to modernize Police Forces in states worth over INR 120 billion and earmarked nearly 20 percent additional funds for its ongoing 'Mega City Policing' plan for Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
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The Union Government has approved continuation of special schemes to modernize Police Forces in states worth over INR 120 billion and earmarked nearly 20 percent additional funds for its ongoing 'Mega City Policing' plan for Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmadabad, The Times of India reported of February 14. These proposals were approved by the Union Cabinet in its on February 7. States will, accordingly, be given INR 123.78 billion for the next five years till 2016-17 to modernize their Police Forces. Nearly INR 4.32 billion of this will go exclusively to seven metropolitan cities under the 'Mega City Policing' (MCP) plan
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February - 13 
Two houses were set ablaze in fresh incidents on the outskirts of Goalpara town in Goalpara District on February 13, reports Zee News. Two fire brigade personnel, who had gone there, also received bullet injuries. So far 20 persons were killed in vio
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Two houses were set ablaze in fresh incidents on the outskirts of Goalpara town in Goalpara District on February 13, reports Zee News. Two fire brigade personnel, who had gone there, also received bullet injuries. So far 20 persons were killed in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District. There was no relaxation in the curfew clamped in Krishnai and Mornoi Police Stations.
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February - 13 
A person, identified as Ghulam Sarwar, was shot dead in Gul Abad area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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A person, identified as Ghulam Sarwar, was shot dead in Gul Abad area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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February - 13 
A volunteer of a peace committee was killed and more than a dozen houses were set ablaze by militants in Sheen Qamar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit), reports Dawn. Official sources said that Abdul Khaliq, a peace volunteer belonging to Zaodin trib
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A volunteer of a peace committee was killed and more than a dozen houses were set ablaze by militants in Sheen Qamar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit), reports Dawn. Official sources said that Abdul Khaliq, a peace volunteer belonging to Zaodin tribe, was killed during a clash between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Sheen Qamar area. He was killed on the spot when a bullet hit him.
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February - 13 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 13 indicted eight terrorists in the abducting and murder case of neurosurgeon Dr Aftab Qureshi, reports The News. According to the prosecution, Dr Qureshi was abducted near Taj Medical Complex in Karachi on May
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 13 indicted eight terrorists in the abducting and murder case of neurosurgeon Dr Aftab Qureshi, reports The News. According to the prosecution, Dr Qureshi was abducted near Taj Medical Complex in Karachi on May 12,2012, and his abductors demanded a ransom of Rs20 million for his release. However, the abductors killed him when a Police team raided at a house in Qasimabad of Hyderabad, to recover him on May 30, 2012.
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February - 13 
At least five suspects, including a foreigner, were arrested by a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) and weapons were recovered from them during a search operation on Smuggli Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports
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At least five suspects, including a foreigner, were arrested by a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) and weapons were recovered from them during a search operation on Smuggli Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The recovered weapons and ammunition include a 9mm pistol, 20 magazines, 21 pistol rounds, a 12-bore repeater, three Kalashnikovs, 260 Kalashnikov rounds, 8 bandoliers, one digger, an SMG butt, and a satellite phone
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February - 13 
Government on February 13 urged the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to announce a 30-day ceasefire as a precursor to peace talks which the militants offered earlier this month, adding the nation had rejected their campaign of terror, reports Daily T
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Government on February 13 urged the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to announce a 30-day ceasefire as a precursor to peace talks which the militants offered earlier this month, adding the nation had rejected their campaign of terror, reports Daily Times. “First there should be ceasefire and peace talks can be held only after it,” said Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik. “The nation has rejected the system of Taliban, this is voice of majority, come forward, announce a one-month ceasefire and then hold negotiations,” Malik said. The TTP has stepped up attacks in recent months, leading to fears that violence could mar general elections scheduled to take place by mid-May. In a video message handed out to journalists on February 3, TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan proposed talks with Islamabad provided that certain opposition politicians, including main opposition leader Nawaz Sharif, act as guarantors.
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February - 13 
In Barkai area of Storikhel, militants torched the residential compound of a local elder, Malik Almas Khan Storikhel. Sources said that militants set on fire at least 13 houses, built inside the fort-like compound at midnight after overpowering the w
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In Barkai area of Storikhel, militants torched the residential compound of a local elder, Malik Almas Khan Storikhel. Sources said that militants set on fire at least 13 houses, built inside the fort-like compound at midnight after overpowering the watchmen.
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February - 13 
The on-going infighting between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) killed 19 more militants from both sides in Drey Stani area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 13, re
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The on-going infighting between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) killed 19 more militants from both sides in Drey Stani area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 13, reports The Express Tribune. Of those 19, 13 were TTP militants and six were affiliated with AI. The death toll has reached 27 since the latest fight for control of the strategic heights of the Drey Stani area in the Tirah Valley erupted February 12.
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February - 13 
The political agent of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 13 submitted complete report of casualties caused by the drone attacks from 2008 to 2012 to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) through Deputy Attorney
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The political agent of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 13 submitted complete report of casualties caused by the drone attacks from 2008 to 2012 to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) through Deputy Attorney General M Iqbal Mohmand that claimed that around 894 persons, including 48 foreigners, 35 women and 24 children, were killed in the US drone attacks in during the last five years, reports The News. At the previous hearing, the court had sought detailed report from the Government about the losses caused due to drone strikes in FATA. According to the report, the US drones conducted 147 attacks on various locations in North Waziristan from 2008 to 2012.
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February - 13 
The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court ordered Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to conduct daily hearings in the 2007 Benazir Bhutto assassination case and to conclude the trial within three months, on February 13, reports The Times of India. The co
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The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court ordered Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to conduct daily hearings in the 2007 Benazir Bhutto assassination case and to conclude the trial within three months, on February 13, reports The Times of India. The court issued the order after prosecutors from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) complained that the trial had not been completed though five years had lapsed since Bhutto's assassination. The two-judge bench heard a petition filed by the FIA, which asked it to direct the ATC of Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman to conduct daily hearings.
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February - 13 
Two brothers, identified as Allah Bakhsh and Khuda Bakhsh were abducted and killed in Pasni town of Gwadar District, reports Dawn.
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Two brothers, identified as Allah Bakhsh and Khuda Bakhsh were abducted and killed in Pasni town of Gwadar District, reports Dawn.
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February - 13 
Two migrant workers from Hyderabad (Sindh), identified as Ahmed and Babul, were killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants while they were busy with construction work on a private bank in Naal area of Khuzdar District on February 13, r
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Two migrant workers from Hyderabad (Sindh), identified as Ahmed and Babul, were killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants while they were busy with construction work on a private bank in Naal area of Khuzdar District on February 13, reports The Express Tribune.
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February - 13 
Unidentified assailants hurled a tennis ball filled with explosives at the shop in Landhi town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 13, reports Dawn. The explosion damaged the shutter of the shop. No one was hur
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Unidentified assailants hurled a tennis ball filled with explosives at the shop in Landhi town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 13, reports Dawn. The explosion damaged the shutter of the shop. No one was hurt in the incident.
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February - 13 
Amid fresh rift between the parties over the formation of the election Government, President Ram Baran Yadav held separate meetings with the top leaders of the major parties on February 13, reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav had a discussion with
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Amid fresh rift between the parties over the formation of the election Government, President Ram Baran Yadav held separate meetings with the top leaders of the major parties on February 13, reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav had a discussion with Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala in the morning and later with Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal. He is also set to hold discussion with the leaders of the Madhesi Front.
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February - 13 
Immediately after Nepal Bar Association (NBA) ruled out deputation of sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi in any non judicial position, Attorney General Mukti Narayan Pradhan on February 13 advised Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai that a sitting Chi
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Immediately after Nepal Bar Association (NBA) ruled out deputation of sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi in any non judicial position, Attorney General Mukti Narayan Pradhan on February 13 advised Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai that a sitting Chief Justice can be appointed as Prime Minister to hold elections with a clear terms of reference, reports The Himalayan Times. He said Article 106 had to be amended with clear provision of handing executive power to the Chief Justice-led Government to hold elections. “This task is not only related with Article 106 but with formation of a Government with entire executive authority so there is no question of Article 106,”
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February - 13 
25 persons were injured in sporadic clashes between the Police and Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Barisal and Rangpur Districts on February 13, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers detained 415 people i
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25 persons were injured in sporadic clashes between the Police and Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Barisal and Rangpur Districts on February 13, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers detained 415 people in Dhaka, Chittagong and Rangpur in connection with the vandalism and attacks on Police. In Dhaka city, at least 20 people, including an additional deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, were injured in the clashes. About 150 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from the city. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS cadres vandalised at least eight buses and two covered vans. The Police arrested eight JeI-ICS cadres after combing through the Chittagong city. In Barisal District, at least five persons were injured and three of the cadres were arrested from the Barisal city. In Rangpur District, Police arrested 13 cadres from Mithapukur sub-District after a clash.
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February - 13 
Countrywide demonstrations demanding death penalty for war criminals, including JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla, continued on February 13. In Chittagong District, it was the eighth day of demonstrations as people irrespective of age, sex and religion,
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Countrywide demonstrations demanding death penalty for war criminals, including JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla, continued on February 13. In Chittagong District, it was the eighth day of demonstrations as people irrespective of age, sex and religion, converged before Chittagong Press Club to express solidarity with the demand. In Rajshahi District, over 2,000 students, teachers and staff of Rajshahi University took part in the demonstrations at “Gonomancha” in Tukitaki Chattar for the seventh day.
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February - 13 
Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda on February 13 said Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders are following in the footsteps of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in spreading falsehoods about t
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Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda on February 13 said Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders are following in the footsteps of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in spreading falsehoods about the country, reports Daily News. They travel from India to Geneva to concoct stories against the country. The minister said LTTE leaders were also in the habit of traveling in many countries and cities including Oslo and propagating falsehoods. “They preferred to tarnish the country’s image through fabricated accounts than solving their problems within the country. They are traveling from South Africa to North America and from India to Geneva rather than supporting the government’s development endeavour,” he said.
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February - 14 
A ‘commander’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Abbas Khan, was arrested from Shakarpur area (East Delhi District) in Delhi for committing robbery and theft, Police said on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. He was earlier ar
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A ‘commander’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Abbas Khan, was arrested from Shakarpur area (East Delhi District) in Delhi for committing robbery and theft, Police said on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. He was earlier arrested by Delhi Police in June 2010 for alleged involvement in vehicle theft in the city and forgery of documents of the stolen vehicles, said an officer. He remained in Tihar Jail till March 2012. Thereafter, he was presented in a court in Manipur but he later managed to flee from there, Police said.
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February - 14 
A ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raviji alias BKG, was arrested at Kothonda village in Palamu District, on February 14, reports samaylive.com. Acting on a tip-off, the district force raided the village and arrested him, said Superintendent of P
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A ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raviji alias BKG, was arrested at Kothonda village in Palamu District, on February 14, reports samaylive.com. Acting on a tip-off, the district force raided the village and arrested him, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup T Mathew. The SP further said one pistol and 25 rounds of cartridge have been recovered from his possession. BKG admitted that the Maoists are equipped with sophisticated fire-arms but there was dearth of man-power to utilise it, Mathew added.
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February - 14 
A goodwill mission team of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) comprising several senior leaders, visiting the violence hit areas of Goalpara District, was attacked at the Rangagora Lower Primary School camp inmates on February 14, reports Th
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A goodwill mission team of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) comprising several senior leaders, visiting the violence hit areas of Goalpara District, was attacked at the Rangagora Lower Primary School camp inmates on February 14, reports The Sentinel. Rangagora Lower Primary School is being used as relief camp by the violence–hit people of the greater Gobindapur area. According to reports, the APCC delegation was headed by vice president YL Karna. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. About 10,650 displaced people have been put up in 12 relief camps adds The Telegraph.
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February - 14 
A team of Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Sagolsem Hemchandra Singh (39), from his residence at Yairipok Laimanai Top Chingtha Arambam Leirak on Fe
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A team of Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Sagolsem Hemchandra Singh (39), from his residence at Yairipok Laimanai Top Chingtha Arambam Leirak on February 14 around 5pm.
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February - 14 
An assistant driver of a truck received bullet injuries when some unidentified persons opened fire at the truck at Mawai junction under Kasom Khullen Police station in Ukhrul District on February 14. Police later recovered four spent cartridges of AK
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An assistant driver of a truck received bullet injuries when some unidentified persons opened fire at the truck at Mawai junction under Kasom Khullen Police station in Ukhrul District on February 14. Police later recovered four spent cartridges of AK rifle ammunition from the spot, informed a source.
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February - 14 
Another RPF cadre namely Thangjam Shanta Singh alias Lenin (41) was also arrested from his house in Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai. One mobile phone along with one SIM Card was recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined RPF in
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Another RPF cadre namely Thangjam Shanta Singh alias Lenin (41) was also arrested from his house in Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai. One mobile phone along with one SIM Card was recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined RPF in the year 2009 through one Yaithenngbam Jiten singh of Kanguchingjin who is also the elder brother of Punshi. He confessed that they were involved in several cases of firing upon non-Manipuris, among which one of the notable incidents is the incident of firing on Mr Lal Deva Podda (45) originally from Patepur Village, Biha
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February - 14 
Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one A
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Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Major Singh was also injured. Police have recovered AK-47 rifle of the slain militant from the site of encounter.
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February - 14 
CPI-Maoist leader Arvindji, who had got Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the abdomen of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the recent Latehar encounter, is cornered in the jungles of Jharkhand's Gumla District along with 150
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CPI-Maoist leader Arvindji, who had got Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the abdomen of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the recent Latehar encounter, is cornered in the jungles of Jharkhand's Gumla District along with 150 Maoists, reports The Times of India on February 15. Sources said, Security Forces have been on Arvindji's trail for over 15 days and have surrounded the area forcing him to move within the Gumla jungles. However, forces are not able to strike as there are reports of the Maoists using villagers as human shield in case an encounter takes place. An unnamed senior official from the anti-Maoist forces engaged in the chase said, "More than a fortnight ago we received information that Arvindji along with certain other Maoist leaders and a contingent of about 150 Naxalites was moving towards Saranda through Gumla. We quickly launched an operation and have been on their trail. We have not let them move out of Gumla because of our constant raids. We are expecting an encounter in days to come."
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February - 14 
Customs officials at Cochin Port on February 14, seized currency worth 26,50,000 Iraqi dinar from an unaccompanied baggage. The baggage was sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a native of Balussery in Kozhikode (Kozhikode District), Mansoor C
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Customs officials at Cochin Port on February 14, seized currency worth 26,50,000 Iraqi dinar from an unaccompanied baggage. The baggage was sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a native of Balussery in Kozhikode (Kozhikode District), Mansoor Cherooth.
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February - 14 
Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres namely, Oinam Ibomcha alias Ronet (40) and Ningombam Doren (38) from Palace compound on February 14.
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Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres namely, Oinam Ibomcha alias Ronet (40) and Ningombam Doren (38) from Palace compound on February 14.
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February - 14 
Indian Express reported on February 15, that Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts on LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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Indian Express reported on February 15, that Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts on LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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February - 14 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant belonging to Revolutionary peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Yaithengbam Punshi Singh alias Iano on February 14 in Imphal Eas
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant belonging to Revolutionary peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Yaithengbam Punshi Singh alias Iano on February 14 in Imphal East District. One hand grenade and one mobile phone along with one SIM Card were recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined the RPF through one ‘Lieutenant’ Alen of Heirok in the year 2007 as People Militia.
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February - 14 
Kerala Police personnel and specially trained commandos intensified their search operation on the Kerala-Karnataka border areas after confirming the presence of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, in the area,
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Kerala Police personnel and specially trained commandos intensified their search operation on the Kerala-Karnataka border areas after confirming the presence of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, in the area, reports PTI on February 15. Hundreds of armed personnel, including 60 'Thunderbolt' commandos led the operations in the Tirunelly forest area, assisted by officials of forest department. The presence of the Maoists at Kanjirakolly and Chittari area of Kannur District was confirmed by top police officials.
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February - 14 
Key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal has moved a Delhi court seeking discharge from the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast case on the ground of ‘illegal investigation and court proceedings’, Deccan Chronicle reports o
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Key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal has moved a Delhi court seeking discharge from the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast case on the ground of ‘illegal investigation and court proceedings’, Deccan Chronicle reports on February 15.. An application moved in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Asha Menon said, "Under the scheme of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), under which he has been booked, a magistrate has no power to remand the accused either in police or judicial custody, or take cognisance of offences or commit the case to sessions." Besides Jundal, seven Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives - Adil, Mohd Irshad Khan, Kafeel Ahmed, Basheer Ahmed, Mohd Shakeel, Aftab Alam and Kamal, accused in the Jama Masjid blast case and also various terror attacks across India have sought to be discharged saying Delhi Police and the magisterial court have failed to follow the scheme of UAPA.
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February - 14 
Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) has claimed that the firing incident at a truck in Ukhrul District on February 14, which had left a handyman injured, was carried out by its cadres, reports Kanglaonline. According to a statement signed by the
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Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) has claimed that the firing incident at a truck in Ukhrul District on February 14, which had left a handyman injured, was carried out by its cadres, reports Kanglaonline. According to a statement signed by the Information and publicity officer of MNRF, ‘Major’ Maxstone said that they have been requesting to the truck owners and businessmen who are doing timber business in between Kasom khullen and Kamjong areas to extend monetary help to the organization since 2011 and in April 2012 they had collected some money from the truck drivers and owners. From 2013, they demanded the truck owners and businessmen to pay the same amount of money as tax as they pay to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), to which the truck owners and businessmen responded in the negative which has led to the firing incident where a handyman was injured, the statement said. They also said that they stand to save the territorial integrity of Manipur and NSCN-IM threatens the territorial integrity of Manipur.
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February - 14 
Markets, shops, offices, banks, educational institutions remained closed and vehicles kept off the roads in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) comprising Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa and Chirang Districts. All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) h
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Markets, shops, offices, banks, educational institutions remained closed and vehicles kept off the roads in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) comprising Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa and Chirang Districts. All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) had also supported the bandh and observed a Black Day.
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February - 14 
Miscreants on February 14 set ablaze two vehicles in a road near Aolijen and Ungma in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened after a particular candidate tried to enter the Longkhum village to declare his candidature.
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Miscreants on February 14 set ablaze two vehicles in a road near Aolijen and Ungma in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened after a particular candidate tried to enter the Longkhum village to declare his candidature.
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February - 14 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has informed all responsible not to entertain any “advance taxation” for the year 2013-14 till further notice from the “higher authorities”. An order issued by NSCN (K) president’s office, through MIP, cautioned that anyone who
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has informed all responsible not to entertain any “advance taxation” for the year 2013-14 till further notice from the “higher authorities”. An order issued by NSCN (K) president’s office, through MIP, cautioned that anyone who had made “advance payments” would have to pay “double” as the “government” would not be held responsible for such payments.
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February - 14 
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Balnoi sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Balnoi sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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February - 14 
Police arrested a Maoist following a raid at Lodhi village under Gomia block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Dwivedi, said acting on a tip off Police conducted raid at t
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Police arrested a Maoist following a raid at Lodhi village under Gomia block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Dwivedi, said acting on a tip off Police conducted raid at the village jointly with 26 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and arrested Gulam Mustafa.
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February - 14 
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition has been filed with an Imphal bench of Gauhati High Court against the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) of hill Districts i.e. Senapati, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Ukhru
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition has been filed with an Imphal bench of Gauhati High Court against the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) of hill Districts i.e. Senapati, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Ukhrul and Chandel who have been stationed by opening their offices at Imphal instead of working or/and staying at their District head quarters, reports Kanglaonline. With the court admitting PIL petition, the first hearing concerning the petition was held on February 14. It may be mentioned that ADC elections of hill Districts were held in 2010. The PIL petition was filed with the court complaining that people in the hills have faced lots of inconveniences since offices were opened and the officials were stationed at Imphal after the election.
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February - 14 
State government admitted that it is not constitutionally competent to exclude autonomous council areas from the Panchayat Act, yet it went ahead to promise this to the Rabhas 17 years ago, reports The Times of India. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO
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State government admitted that it is not constitutionally competent to exclude autonomous council areas from the Panchayat Act, yet it went ahead to promise this to the Rabhas 17 years ago, reports The Times of India. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) issued a statement signed by the Chief Minister's press adviser, Bharat Chandra Narah, which said, "Clause 5 of the Rabha Hasong Accord signed between the Government of Assam and the All Rabha Students Union and the Rabha Hasong Demand Committee on March 10, 1995 at Dispur was unconstitutional because the state government has no jurisdiction to exclude Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council areas from the purview of 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India under Article 244M." Narah further said that though Clause 5 existed in the accord, it was not included when the state legislative assembly passed the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Act in 1995 to give legality to the accord. Earlier, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi February 13 termed the Rabha Accord as faulty.
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February - 14 
The Dummugudem Police have arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member at Arlagudem in Khammam District on February 14 and recovered a camera flash from their possession, reports The Hindu.
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The Dummugudem Police have arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member at Arlagudem in Khammam District on February 14 and recovered a camera flash from their possession, reports The Hindu.
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February - 14 
The Mokokchung Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions at Sewak check gate at Mokokchung town. Police recovered one.22 pistol with 8 live rounds and a .30 US Carbine with 10 live rounds.
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The Mokokchung Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions at Sewak check gate at Mokokchung town. Police recovered one.22 pistol with 8 live rounds and a .30 US Carbine with 10 live rounds.
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February - 14 
The Police recovered cache of explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout, around Heso Forest area, in Ranchi District on February 14, reports pardaphash.com. Commenting on the matter, Saket Kumar, Ranchi Senior Superintend
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The Police recovered cache of explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout, around Heso Forest area, in Ranchi District on February 14, reports pardaphash.com. Commenting on the matter, Saket Kumar, Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said "There was information of presence of Rammohan Munda and a Maoist group in the jungle areas. Two teams conducted raids. The Maoists escaped from the spot." Police also recovered "400 boosters", eatables and daily-use things from the Maoist hideout.
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February - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants triggered a blast at the high security area of Ukhrul Deputy Commisioner Bungalow in the night of February 14, creating fear and apprehensions among the Ukhrul residents. No casualty, however, h
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants triggered a blast at the high security area of Ukhrul Deputy Commisioner Bungalow in the night of February 14, creating fear and apprehensions among the Ukhrul residents. No casualty, however, has been reported in the incident. No group or individuals have claimed hands in the incident so far.
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February - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a Nokma (village head) identified as Spinder Areng of Daribokgre near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve bordering East and West Garo Hills District on February
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a Nokma (village head) identified as Spinder Areng of Daribokgre near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve bordering East and West Garo Hills District on February 14 suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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February - 14 
The supporters of Kokrajhar District committee of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) during the 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general strike) called by the same organisation set ablaze a car and a bike at Magurmari Rabha
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The supporters of Kokrajhar District committee of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) during the 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general strike) called by the same organisation set ablaze a car and a bike at Magurmari Rabha Basti in Kokrajhar District on February 14, reports The Sentinel. All the business establishments, markets and shops remained closed while vehicles were off the road during the bandh period. The National Highway 31(C) also wore a deserted look.
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February - 14 
Troops of 63 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives from Sarhuti Gala forests in Taryath area of Kalakote in Rajouri District on February 14, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included 168 rounds of AK
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Troops of 63 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives from Sarhuti Gala forests in Taryath area of Kalakote in Rajouri District on February 14, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included 168 rounds of AK rifle, two AK magazines, half kg explosive material, two electric detonators, one hand grenade, one Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenade and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) circuit. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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February - 14 
Zee News adds that a Congress Party office and three trucks were set ablaze and vehicles damaged during the bandh in Udalguri District. Unidentified persons poured kerosene on the Congress office, Rajib Bhavan, at Tangla in Udalguri District and set
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Zee News adds that a Congress Party office and three trucks were set ablaze and vehicles damaged during the bandh in Udalguri District. Unidentified persons poured kerosene on the Congress office, Rajib Bhavan, at Tangla in Udalguri District and set ablaze its wooden doors and windows. Police fired in the air at Kalaigaon to disperse a group of persons using violent means to impose the bandh by forcing shop-owners to close down their shops. At Khoirabari in the same District, some persons set ablaze three trucks and blocked roads to prevent movement of vehicles.
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February - 14 
Almost all mainstream political parties and representatives of bar associations will meet in Islamabad on February 14 (today) at a multi-party conference organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) to devise a joint strategy to deal with the menace o
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Almost all mainstream political parties and representatives of bar associations will meet in Islamabad on February 14 (today) at a multi-party conference organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) to devise a joint strategy to deal with the menace of terrorism. The deliberations are likely to be dominated by the offer of talks made recently by the TTP. According to the ANP, the conference will be held in camera because of the sensitive nature of the issue. “Of course, the peace talks offer made by the Taliban will be discussed at the conference,” said ANP’s parliamentary leader in the Senate Haji Mohammad Adeel.
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February - 14 
An explosion in the village of Hassanzo in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killed seven people and wounded 13, on February 14, according to Daily Times. Top Orakzai administration official Mehmood Hasan said, “According t
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An explosion in the village of Hassanzo in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killed seven people and wounded 13, on February 14, according to Daily Times. Top Orakzai administration official Mehmood Hasan said, “According to initial information, the van was hired by a local peace committee from Khyber and 20 members of the peace committee were on board together with the driver”. Further in a second attack in the same place, a van carrying civilians was hit by a blast which killed two people and wounded 10, Hasan said. Security officials confirmed the attacks and the death toll.
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February - 14 
At least 11 persons, including three Frontier Corpse (FC) personnel, two Policemen and one Levies man, were killed and over 23 persons were injured as a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into a security post in Spin Thall area of Hang
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At least 11 persons, including three Frontier Corpse (FC) personnel, two Policemen and one Levies man, were killed and over 23 persons were injured as a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into a security post in Spin Thall area of Hangu District on February 14, reports Dawn.
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February - 14 
At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 14, reports Daily Times. Vice President and Joint Sectary of Shershah Scrap Market, identified as Shakeel (71) and Ift
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At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 14, reports Daily Times. Vice President and Joint Sectary of Shershah Scrap Market, identified as Shakeel (71) and Iftikhar (74), were killed over extortion issue near Pankha Hotel of Shershah area within the precincts of SITE-B Police Station.
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February - 14 
At least three persons, including two brothers, Jamshed and Sajjad and an Elite Force official Hassan Naeem, were killed while a Policeman was injured during a raid in Katarian area of Rawalpindi (Rawalpindi District) on February 14, reports Daily Ti
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At least three persons, including two brothers, Jamshed and Sajjad and an Elite Force official Hassan Naeem, were killed while a Policeman was injured during a raid in Katarian area of Rawalpindi (Rawalpindi District) on February 14, reports Daily Times.
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February - 14 
British High Commissioner (HC) to Pakistan, Adam Thomson on February 14, said that Pakistan Army is “already making a contribution to Pakistan’s democratic transition” and has worked “quite very hard over the last five years to ensure that Pakistan’s
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British High Commissioner (HC) to Pakistan, Adam Thomson on February 14, said that Pakistan Army is “already making a contribution to Pakistan’s democratic transition” and has worked “quite very hard over the last five years to ensure that Pakistan’s political institutions are the decision-makers”, reports The News. Answering a question, the HC said that Pakistan Army will support “these on-time elections and will continue to support democratic process”. He added “Unfortunately, Pakistan army often gets bad press and there is a history of it but we know that Pakistan military is facing enormous challenges, has quite enough on its plate without trying to take over the Government or manipulate. There is a reasonable prospect that as all Pakistani institutions settle down and find respective spheres of operation and perspective, the army will be part of that process. Again, the upcoming elections will make an important contribution to that.”
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February - 14 
Dead body of an unidentified person was found from Kalri ground within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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Dead body of an unidentified person was found from Kalri ground within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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February - 14 
In a show of strength in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, several banned anti-India militant outfits, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), on February 14 vowed to take "revenge" for the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru and
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In a show of strength in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, several banned anti-India militant outfits, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), on February 14 vowed to take "revenge" for the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru and step up their "Jihad" in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News. Scores of members of the groups gathered at the National Press Club for a conference organised by the United Jihad Council (UIC) to pay tribute to Guru, who was hanged in a Delhi jail on February 9 for his role in the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament. Chanting anti-India slogans, leaders of the LeT, JeM, Al Badr Mujahideen, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and the UIC made fiery speeches in which they pledged to continue their jihad in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India. This was the first time in the past four years that the banned groups organised a public gathering in the Pakistani capital though they have held low-key meetings in Rawalpindi and Lahore that were opened to sections of the local media.
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February - 14 
KP Government on February 14 informed the Peshawar High Court that provincial authorities recently moved about 100 detainees to internment centres, reports Central Asia Online. The suspects had been in army custody since it arrested them in the Swat
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KP Government on February 14 informed the Peshawar High Court that provincial authorities recently moved about 100 detainees to internment centres, reports Central Asia Online. The suspects had been in army custody since it arrested them in the Swat and Malakand Districts during the 2009 counter-insurgency offensive. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth learned that KP shifted 70 detainees to an internment centre in Lakki Marwat, while it moved 15 others to the centre in Kohat, Provincial Home Secretary Azam Khan said. Another two were sent to an internment centre set up at Fort Slop in Khyber Agency (FATA).
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February - 14 
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) repulsed a terrorist attack on Miryan Police Station of Bannu District, killing five suicide bombers while another blew himself up, reports Daily Times. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility
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Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) repulsed a terrorist attack on Miryan Police Station of Bannu District, killing five suicide bombers while another blew himself up, reports Daily Times. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack on Miryan Police Station. The TTP ‘spokesman’ told from an undisclosed location that the attack was in reaction to the killing of seven fighters in North Waziristan (FATA).
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February - 14 
Police found two dead bodies, of Anis Gichki and Amanullah in the industrial town of Hub in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 14, reports Dawn.
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Police found two dead bodies, of Anis Gichki and Amanullah in the industrial town of Hub in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 14, reports Dawn.
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February - 14 
Leaders of four major political forces on February 14 reached an informal agreement to appoint Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi as head of the mechanism, reports Nepalnews.com. They said that they will formally recommend the President to remove constituti
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Leaders of four major political forces on February 14 reached an informal agreement to appoint Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi as head of the mechanism, reports Nepalnews.com. They said that they will formally recommend the President to remove constitutional hurdles for Regmi to lead the Government as 'Chief Executive' and not Prime Minister. The informal agreement could not be converted into a formal accord as the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) standing committee failed to decide the party's position on the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) proposal for an election Government headed by the sitting Chief Justice. The standing committee members were apparently divided over the idea of the Chief Justice-led Government.
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February - 14 
Members of civil society on February 14 have strongly opposed the proposal for an election Government led by Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi‚ saying it goes against the independence of the judiciary and violates the Interim Constitution, reports The Hima
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Members of civil society on February 14 have strongly opposed the proposal for an election Government led by Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi‚ saying it goes against the independence of the judiciary and violates the Interim Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana‚ former Election Commissioner Birendra Mishra and human rights activists Charan Prasai‚ Kanak Mani Dixit and Sushil Pyakurel opposed the proposal.
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February - 14 
At least 31 people including five Policemen were injured on February 14 in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District. About 500 JeI-ICS cadres blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway by setting fire of tyres. As Polic
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At least 31 people including five Policemen were injured on February 14 in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District. About 500 JeI-ICS cadres blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway by setting fire of tyres. As Police tried to remove the barricade, the JeI-ICS cadres blasted at least 15 handmade bombs triggering the clash. The Police arrested 12 JeI-ICS cadres from the area.
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February - 14 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on February 14 said the Election Commission (EC) has taken no initiative as yet to scrutinize legal procedures whether or not JeI’s registration can be cancelled, reports New Age. He, however, s
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on February 14 said the Election Commission (EC) has taken no initiative as yet to scrutinize legal procedures whether or not JeI’s registration can be cancelled, reports New Age. He, however, said that the EC would immediately cancel JeI’s registration if the Government banned it. The Representation of the People Order 1972 requires political parties to get registered with the EC to qualify to contest parliamentary polls.
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February - 14 
Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, addressing a function as chief guest in the Dhaka city on February 14 said that there is no place for the war criminals in the country, reports The Independent. Recently, most of the country’s people became vocal
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Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, addressing a function as chief guest in the Dhaka city on February 14 said that there is no place for the war criminals in the country, reports The Independent. Recently, most of the country’s people became vocal against the war criminals. Alamgir said the Government is dealing with the matter with iron hand and it will do so in future.
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February - 14 
In Bogra District, people caught one ICS cadre with sharp weapons at Chapapur bazar area. Later he was handed over to Police.
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In Bogra District, people caught one ICS cadre with sharp weapons at Chapapur bazar area. Later he was handed over to Police.
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February - 14 
In Chittagong District, Bahadur Hossain (55), a village watchman who sustained injuries during a clash between Police and JeI-ICS cadres on February 6, succumbed to his injuries at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of the District on Februar
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In Chittagong District, Bahadur Hossain (55), a village watchman who sustained injuries during a clash between Police and JeI-ICS cadres on February 6, succumbed to his injuries at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of the District on February 14, reports The Daily Star.
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February - 14 
In Chittagong District, Police arrested 11 JeI-ICS cadres after a chase and counter-chase between the two sides on the Chittagong city's Station Road.
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In Chittagong District, Police arrested 11 JeI-ICS cadres after a chase and counter-chase between the two sides on the Chittagong city's Station Road.
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February - 14 
In Dhaka city, 238 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested on charges of vandalising vehicles, assaulting Policemen and blasting handmade bombs.
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In Dhaka city, 238 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested on charges of vandalising vehicles, assaulting Policemen and blasting handmade bombs.
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February - 14 
In Dhaka city, Zafar Ali Munshi (47), a Bank employee who was injured in an attack by Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on February 13 succumbed to his injuries at a city hospital on February 14.
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In Dhaka city, Zafar Ali Munshi (47), a Bank employee who was injured in an attack by Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on February 13 succumbed to his injuries at a city hospital on February 14.
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February - 14 
In Lalmonirhat District, Police arrested Abu Taher, office secretary of ICS's central committee at Jongra village of Patgram sub-District.
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In Lalmonirhat District, Police arrested Abu Taher, office secretary of ICS's central committee at Jongra village of Patgram sub-District.
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February - 14 
In Sylhet District, Police arrested 10 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of attacking a bus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet city. At least 10 students were injured in the attack.
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In Sylhet District, Police arrested 10 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of attacking a bus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet city. At least 10 students were injured in the attack.
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February - 14 
Protesters in thousands hold a candlelight vigil in the Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city on February 14, pushing for death penalty for war criminals, reports New Age. The youngsters of Shahbagh movement have declared war against online campaigns of Je
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Protesters in thousands hold a candlelight vigil in the Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city on February 14, pushing for death penalty for war criminals, reports New Age. The youngsters of Shahbagh movement have declared war against online campaigns of JeI and its supporters.
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February - 15 
31 Assam Rifles personnel reportedly recovered one country made pistol with magazine, four live rounds of pistol, one single barrel 12 bore gun, 10 live cartridges of 12 bore gun and 13 country made bombs from an abandoned house in Yaongyimsen villag
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31 Assam Rifles personnel reportedly recovered one country made pistol with magazine, four live rounds of pistol, one single barrel 12 bore gun, 10 live cartridges of 12 bore gun and 13 country made bombs from an abandoned house in Yaongyimsen village, Mokokchung District on February 15.
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February - 15 
A person, identified as Hazi Anees, has been sent to two years in jail by a Delhi Court for selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printed in Pakistan, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge Nisha Saxena also slapped a fine of INR 70,000 on convict
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A person, identified as Hazi Anees, has been sent to two years in jail by a Delhi Court for selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printed in Pakistan, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge Nisha Saxena also slapped a fine of INR 70,000 on convict Hazi Anees. It is proved that the accused was selling or trafficking FICN and when he did so, he knew and had reason to believe that the notes were forged and counterfeit.
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February - 15 
A secret dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed on February 15 near Godapakali under Daringbadi Police Station limits in Kandhamal District during a joint operation by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
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A secret dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed on February 15 near Godapakali under Daringbadi Police Station limits in Kandhamal District during a joint operation by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Police, reports The Hindu. The items seized from the spot included a steel container with five kilogram explosives, another steel container having around five kilogram splinters used in IEDs, several other containers used to manufacture landmines and items of Maoist use.
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February - 15 
A team of Imphal East commandos also arrested one United Nation Libeartion Front (UNLF) cadre identified as, Khaidem Premkumar alias Shangai Ningthou Meitei (33) from Nungaipokpi on February 15. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF in the y
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A team of Imphal East commandos also arrested one United Nation Libeartion Front (UNLF) cadre identified as, Khaidem Premkumar alias Shangai Ningthou Meitei (33) from Nungaipokpi on February 15. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF in the year 2012 through his younger brother Toyamba and he was involved in the extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, private firms and through transportation of arms and ammunition.
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February - 15 
Armed suspected militants abducted a young engineer of a private construction firm engaged by Power Grid Corporation of India from Betagaon in Baksa District of lower Assam in the night of February 15. The engineer, Chintala Paidi Raju, who hails fro
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Armed suspected militants abducted a young engineer of a private construction firm engaged by Power Grid Corporation of India from Betagaon in Baksa District of lower Assam in the night of February 15. The engineer, Chintala Paidi Raju, who hails from Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, was abducted by four motorcycle-borne youths at gunpoint at 10.20 pm from the firm’s piling site on the bank of Puthimari river under Goreswar Police station. The Police said they were yet to identify the abductors. Sources in Baksa said the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), which has a strong base in the area, might have demanded money from the construction firm and abducted the engineer as it refused to pay them. No one from the company was available for comment.
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February - 15 
CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of the Santhal Parganas, identified as Ram Lal Rai (21), his wife and Maoist cadres Panmuni Murmu (22) and Panchanan Mandal were arrested at Kathijoria village under Muffasil Police Station in Dumka District, on February
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CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of the Santhal Parganas, identified as Ram Lal Rai (21), his wife and Maoist cadres Panmuni Murmu (22) and Panchanan Mandal were arrested at Kathijoria village under Muffasil Police Station in Dumka District, on February 15, reports The Deccan Herald. Dumka, Superintendent of Police (SP), Hemant Toppo, said after his arrest, Rai guided the Police to neighbouring Jamtara District where three other Maoists, Rekha, Tara Pujhar and Gopal Pujhar, were arrested. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition were seized from them.
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February - 15 
Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two c
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Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two countries. This information was given by the newly appointed Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Subhash Joshi during his stay at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).
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February - 15 
he Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officials of states affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence on February 20 to review anti-Maoist operations and improve the efficacy of t
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he Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officials of states affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence on February 20 to review anti-Maoist operations and improve the efficacy of the strategies, reports The Times of India. Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will take part in the meeting during which in-depth deliberations will be held on the security situation in the 'Red Corridor'. Sources said the meeting would deliberate on the issue of coordination among State Police and Central Police Forces and decide on a strategy to tackle Maoists who are known to flee from one state to another after committing a crime. The meeting will also review the development programmes being carried out in Maoist-hit Districts and ways to speed them up to reach the maximum number of people.
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February - 15 
In the afternoon of February 15, a group of militants fired in the air at Williamnagar market in East Garo Hills District creating panic among the traders in the area. Police suspect the role of either Breakaway faction of A'Chik National Volunteer C
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In the afternoon of February 15, a group of militants fired in the air at Williamnagar market in East Garo Hills District creating panic among the traders in the area. Police suspect the role of either Breakaway faction of A'Chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) or GNLA behind the Williamnagar market firing incident. The militants escaped probably crossing the Simsang River.
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February - 15 
India’s Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on February 15 said in Vancouver (Canada) that the “law of the land” could not have two yardsticks to deal with terror groups as this may cause divisions in India’s secular society, reports vancouverdesi.
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India’s Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on February 15 said in Vancouver (Canada) that the “law of the land” could not have two yardsticks to deal with terror groups as this may cause divisions in India’s secular society, reports vancouverdesi.com. The minister commented, “We must act with neutrality if we want to clean our society. If we condemn Indian Mujahideen (Indian militant group accused of some terror attacks in the country in the past), we must also condemn those groups and organisations involved in the Malegaon and Samjhauta Express bomb blasts (that killed a lot of Muslims)”.
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February - 15 
Kanglaonline reports that Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by exploding a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 3.35 pm on February 15 from which they had a narrow escape. The incident occurr
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Kanglaonline reports that Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by exploding a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 3.35 pm on February 15 from which they had a narrow escape. The incident occurred near the main road along the Uripok Kangchup Road, also known as Salam Pandol of Heibongpokpi under Lamsang Police station of Imphal West District. A convoy of AR vehicles including one gypsy and a 407 Mini truck of D Company of AR at Kangchup post was coming down to their post from Imphal, when the incident happened. However no AR personnel sustained injuries as the IED exploded after AR vehicles went past. The PLA, in a press release claimed that a Special warfare Group of the outfit was responsible for the bomb attack and further said that the pride of the Inspector General Assam Rifles –South (IGAR-S) on their success in bringing some armed groups to the negotiating table will be short lived and asserted that the surrendered militants cannot vilify the spirit of the revolutionaries and tarnish their spirit. It further added that PLA will not tire in its struggle to expel non-Manipuri soldiers from Manipur.
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February - 15 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad's (ATS) Nagpur subunit has put up posters of Indian Mujahideen (IM) India ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and three of his accomplices across the city, seeking information on these wanted terrorists for their alleged involvemen
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad's (ATS) Nagpur subunit has put up posters of Indian Mujahideen (IM) India ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and three of his accomplices across the city, seeking information on these wanted terrorists for their alleged involvement in bomb blasts in Mumbai and Pune, reports The Times of India on February 16. The state ATS is also trying to ensure a red-corner notice is issued against Bhatkal as he is known to sneak into both Bangladesh and Nepal from time to time. ATS Nagpur undertook the initiatives after Mumbai Head Quarter started the drive against the wanted terrorists.
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February - 15 
Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) candidate from Suruhuto assembly constituency, Shetoyi Sumi has refuted the complaint lodged by Congress candidate from the same constituency, Kiyezhe Aye with the deputy commissioner (DC) and returning officer (RO) Zunh
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Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) candidate from Suruhuto assembly constituency, Shetoyi Sumi has refuted the complaint lodged by Congress candidate from the same constituency, Kiyezhe Aye with the deputy commissioner (DC) and returning officer (RO) Zunheboto District with regard to involvement of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in the election process. NSCN-K on February 15 dismissed the Congress candidate’s allegation and described it as an insult to the outfit. Congress Candidate from Kiyezhe Aye stated that the appeal to impose 144 Criminal Procedure Court (CrPc) in the constituency was made sincerely and purely to ensure free and fair democratic election. He further said that he had written to DC & RO Zunheboto for imposition of CrPc along with a post-mortem report on incidents witnessed during 2008 election. The post-mortem report, Aye stated, did not mention NSCN-K group’s involvement in particular but rather the actions of cadres belonging to the erstwhile Unification faction of NSCN (NSCN-U) group during the 2008 elections.
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February - 15 
Normal life in the District has been affected as the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut down) imposed by KPLT entered its fourth day, reports The Sentinel. The bandh called by KPLT militants started on 5 pm of February 12. No untoward inc
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Normal life in the District has been affected as the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut down) imposed by KPLT entered its fourth day, reports The Sentinel. The bandh called by KPLT militants started on 5 pm of February 12. No untoward incident has so far been received from any part of the District. Government offices barring the Deputy Commissioner’s office all other government offices have remained closed, while no vehicular movement was visible.
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February - 15 
Personnel of 31 AR arrested one person and reportedly recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on February 15 from a house in Entsungkong ward, Mangkolemba village in Mokokchung District. In a press release, PRO of Inspector General Assam Ri
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Personnel of 31 AR arrested one person and reportedly recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on February 15 from a house in Entsungkong ward, Mangkolemba village in Mokokchung District. In a press release, PRO of Inspector General Assam Rifles-North (IGAR-North) stated that one Nungshimaong, suspected to be a militant cadre, was arrested along with one 12 bore gun, five live cartridges, three pairs of Jungle boots and a new combat pattern shirt.
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February - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Prabin Rongpi, from the Balipathar area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 15, reports The Times of India. P
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Prabin Rongpi, from the Balipathar area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 15, reports The Times of India. Police seized cash worth INR 50,000, a revolver and two live ammunitions from him. Police said a group of KPLT militants were in the Balipathar area to attack businessmen who did not support their bandh (General Shut down) and opened their business establishments during bandh hours.
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February - 15 
SFs arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkmen from Chirang District on February 15, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkmen from Chirang District on February 15, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 15 
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is the first Indian State Security Force (barring Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to have scuba diving capability, Indian Express reports on February 16. The officer in-charge of Coastal Security Polic
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The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is the first Indian State Security Force (barring Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to have scuba diving capability, Indian Express reports on February 16. The officer in-charge of Coastal Security Police said, “It is such an important skill for our coastal security police. We recognised the need long time ago, and are now proud of having this skill." “Our training is having a wider impact. We are not only giving the force a critical skill of scuba diving, but also giving the policemen ‘Sea Legs’,” said Madhava Reddy, managing director of Bangalore-based Planet Scuba India (PSI), which is entrusted with providing the training. “Based on the Karnataka model, we are offering our services to other forces which border the sea,” he said. With this training, Karnataka Police will be able to carry out basic diving operations independently. Until now, all Police forces in the country depended on the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF) and Army. They will train further to become capable of undertaking 'Search, Rescue and Recovery' through the PADI Public Safety Diver Course.
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February - 15 
The Telegraph reports that two persons were injured and two vehicles damaged as suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants opened fire on National Highway 37 near Kaziranga National Park in the night of February 15. The area falls und
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The Telegraph reports that two persons were injured and two vehicles damaged as suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants opened fire on National Highway 37 near Kaziranga National Park in the night of February 15. The area falls under Kohora Police outpost in Golaghat District neighbouring Karbi Anglong. The incident took place during an indefinite strike called by KPLT from February 13. The injured have been identified as Jyoti Kr Deka, an employee of Doomdooma Municipality Board and Suresh Chetri, who worked as a helper on a truck. Deka received injuries on his leg while a bullet grazed Chetri’s forehead. The Toyota Etios in which Deka was travelling and the truck with Chetri were also damaged in the firing. The office in-charge of the outpost, J. Deka, said militants descended from the neighbouring Karbi Anglong hills around 8.30 pm and opened fire from automatic weapons and lobbed grenades on vehicles plying on the highway. The group fired around 22 rounds.
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February - 15 
Three People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by a mob of 100 villagers near Darntoli-Sanwariya villages in Gumla District of Jharkhand, on February 15, report
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Three People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by a mob of 100 villagers near Darntoli-Sanwariya villages in Gumla District of Jharkhand, on February 15, reports The Times of India. Two country-made pistols, six bullets and three mobile handsets were recovered from them. Two of the deceased have been identified as Parmeshwar Oraon of Dohri village and Prakash Oraon of Dahu-Navatoli village under Sisai Police Station of the same District. Police Inspector Amish Hussein said, "On Thursday [February 14] they reached the village looking for Mana Baraik's daughter who had gone to work in a brick kiln. They threatened Baraik's daughter in-law and also abducted two school going boys of the village including Champa Oraon at gun point." The activities of PLFI men angered the villagers of Sanwariya who held a meeting on February 14 night and in the early morning on February 15 to discuss what to do with them. When the trio was attacked they even talked over the phone with Sukra Oraon, ‘sub-zonal’ commander of PLFI requesting him to rescue them. The dead were suspected to be associated with Oraon's group of PLFI.
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February - 15 
Three persons were killed and four seriously injured in clashes and Police firing at Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District on February 15, the second day of counting of votes for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Assam,
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Three persons were killed and four seriously injured in clashes and Police firing at Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District on February 15, the second day of counting of votes for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Assam, reports The Telegraph. Sources in Dhubri district administration said a large number of people had started gathering in front of Hatsinghimari counting centre since early morning, alleging that the process for counting and declaration of results had been delayed inordinately. Counting was stopped and indefinite curfew clamped at Hatsinghimari town, where the counting for panchayat polls under South Salmara-Mancachar subdivision was taking place. The administration also issued shoot-at-sight orders.
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February - 15 
Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, re
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Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, reports samaylive.com. Commenting on the matter, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Vivek Shukla, said "Two brothers were killed and one other person injured during gun-battle between district police force and ultras in the forests under Mirtur police station limits of the district." After the encounter, the search party recovered muzzle loading guns, an IED explosive and couple of bows and arrows.
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February - 15 
A dead was found form a nullah within the jurisdiction of Sarjani Town Police Station.
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A dead was found form a nullah within the jurisdiction of Sarjani Town Police Station.
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February - 15 
A labourer, identified as Samiullah Khan (25) was killed near Valika Chowrangi within the limits of SITE Police Station.
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A labourer, identified as Samiullah Khan (25) was killed near Valika Chowrangi within the limits of SITE Police Station.
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February - 15 
A Shia man was killed on sectarian attack at Baloch Goth of Orangi Town within the precincts of Orangi Town Police Station.
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A Shia man was killed on sectarian attack at Baloch Goth of Orangi Town within the precincts of Orangi Town Police Station.
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February - 15 
An industrialist narrowly escaped while his security guard was killed in an armed attack in Korangi area within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station.
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An industrialist narrowly escaped while his security guard was killed in an armed attack in Korangi area within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station.
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February - 15 
Another dead body of MQM-H worker, identified as Junaid Khan (28) was found from Ismail Goth Graveyard Road within the vicinity of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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Another dead body of MQM-H worker, identified as Junaid Khan (28) was found from Ismail Goth Graveyard Road within the vicinity of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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February - 15 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 15 awarded death sentence to three persons on two counts in a abducting for ransom case in Attock, reports Dawn.
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 15 awarded death sentence to three persons on two counts in a abducting for ransom case in Attock, reports Dawn.
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February - 15 
At least 10 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 15, reports Daily Times. A dead body, identified as Muhammad Asghar (33) and an injured person, identified as Nadeem (30
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At least 10 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 15, reports Daily Times. A dead body, identified as Muhammad Asghar (33) and an injured person, identified as Nadeem (30) were found from near Darul Uloom of Korangi within the precincts of Awami Colony Police Station.
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February - 15 
At least eight militants were killed and two hideouts were destroyed in Army air strikes in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 15, reports Central Asia Online. Security Forces have been carryi
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At least eight militants were killed and two hideouts were destroyed in Army air strikes in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 15, reports Central Asia Online. Security Forces have been carrying out these air strikes in recent months against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants – killing 250 militants so far, media reported.
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February - 15 
Chicken shop owner Rashid (37) was killed while another was injured in an armed attack in Korangi area within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station.
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Chicken shop owner Rashid (37) was killed while another was injured in an armed attack in Korangi area within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station.
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February - 15 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a suicide attack on his motorcade at Mardan College Chowk in Mardan Town of same District on February 15, reports Dawn. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Khalid Khan s
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a suicide attack on his motorcade at Mardan College Chowk in Mardan Town of same District on February 15, reports Dawn. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Khalid Khan said that a suicide bomber aged about 23 years attacked the motorcade on the busy Mardan College Chowk when it was on its way to Mardan-i-Khas locality where Mr Hoti was to address a public meeting. The legs and hands of the bomber had been found at the site of the blast and a head outside a nearby building, DSP Khalid Khan added. The Chief Minister appeared to be the target of the bomber but because of strict security measures he could not reach the venue of the public meeting. He said only the bomber, and no-one else, was hurt, he added further.
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February - 15 
On February 15, SFs and Police conducted a joint operation in Bannu after a suicide bomb struck the convoy of Khyber Pakhutnkhwa chief minister.
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On February 15, SFs and Police conducted a joint operation in Bannu after a suicide bomb struck the convoy of Khyber Pakhutnkhwa chief minister.
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February - 15 
Policeman, identified as Basheer Ahmed (49), was shot dead at Singar Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station.
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Policeman, identified as Basheer Ahmed (49), was shot dead at Singar Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station.
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February - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunitions dumped in a field at Mastorai and Kas villages of Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) in Lower Dir District. Briefing reporters Colonel Zulfiqar Bhatti, operational commander in Maidan, said SFs searched
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunitions dumped in a field at Mastorai and Kas villages of Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) in Lower Dir District. Briefing reporters Colonel Zulfiqar Bhatti, operational commander in Maidan, said SFs searched fields at Mastorai and Kas villages the other day after they got information from locals about dumping of arms and ammunitions in the fields. The recovery includes one 12.7MM anti-aircraft gun, a machine gun along with 183 rounds and two hand grenades.
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February - 15 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 15 rejected an offer of peace talks coming out of an All-Parties conference (APC) called by the Awami National Party (ANP), reports Daily Times. The contents of the APC declaration are ‘old wine in a n
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 15 rejected an offer of peace talks coming out of an All-Parties conference (APC) called by the Awami National Party (ANP), reports Daily Times. The contents of the APC declaration are ‘old wine in a new bottle’, said TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan. “The Taliban are still waiting for a serious and meaningful response to peace talks offer from the Pakistani Government and the military,” said Ehsan, reading out a statement issued after a key meeting of their Shura. “The non-participation of the Jamaat-i-Islami in the APC is also a clear indication that it was a failure,” he added. “This ANP-sponsored offer of talks is just the party’s election agenda,” said Ehsan. He said there was no roadmap for peace talks in the joint statement issued after the conference. Ehsan added that the offer of the TTP to hold talks with the Government was still valid however recent statements made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik may prove to be detrimental.
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February - 15 
To check smuggling of narcotics, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and ammunition into India via the goods train, Pakistan Government replaced most of its customs officials posted at Lahore railway station and deployed anti-narcotics force, on Februa
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To check smuggling of narcotics, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and ammunition into India via the goods train, Pakistan Government replaced most of its customs officials posted at Lahore railway station and deployed anti-narcotics force, on February 15 reports The Times of India. There have been frequent incidents of smuggling of huge quantities of heroin from Pakistan to India in the goods train plying between India and Pakistan. Customs Commissioner, K. K. Sharma said that he was informed by his Pakistani counterparts that they had made changes at their last station (Lahore). Custom officials had recovered around 128kg heroin besides 500 cartridges concealed in cement bags arriving from Pakistan in the train in two different consignments following which, frequency of the goods train had drastically dropped as importers had refused buy trouble by importing narcotics and ammunition-laced cement bags from Pakistan.
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February - 15 
Two brothers, identified as Bakhtzada (30) and Sahibzada (28), were shot dead inside their slippers shop situated at Mehran Town of Korangi area within limits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station.
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Two brothers, identified as Bakhtzada (30) and Sahibzada (28), were shot dead inside their slippers shop situated at Mehran Town of Korangi area within limits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station.
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February - 15 
Central Committee (CC) meeting of the CPN-UML remained inconclusive on February 15 as an overwhelming majority of CC members strongly objected to the proposal to form an election Government under the leadership of the sitting Chief Justice even as to
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Central Committee (CC) meeting of the CPN-UML remained inconclusive on February 15 as an overwhelming majority of CC members strongly objected to the proposal to form an election Government under the leadership of the sitting Chief Justice even as top leaders of the party lobbied in favor of the proposal, reports Myrepublica.com. Of the total 40 members who aired their views during the deliberations, some 30 leaders not only vehemently opposed the proposal but also criticized the top leadership for supporting the idea.
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February - 15 
Four parties including the Mohan Baidya of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya)‚ CPN (Unified)‚ CPN (Maoist) and Revolutionary Communist Party-Nepal have strongly criticised the Government formula of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal
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Four parties including the Mohan Baidya of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya)‚ CPN (Unified)‚ CPN (Maoist) and Revolutionary Communist Party-Nepal have strongly criticised the Government formula of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and announced on February 15 protest programmes to oppose the sitting Chief Justice from leading the election Government, reports The Himalayan Times. They have also pledged to continue their protests until the anti-national activities by the Government come to an end. The leaders have also urged all patriotic forces to support their cause.
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February - 15 
Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two c
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Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two countries. This information was given by the newly appointed Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Subhash Joshi during his stay at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).
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February - 15 
In Rajshahi District, in a clash with Police at least 30 JeI-ICS cadres were injured while 24 cadres were arrested on February 15. The clash erupted when Police intercepted 500 JeI-ICS cadres barricading the Dhaka-Rajshahi Highway.
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In Rajshahi District, in a clash with Police at least 30 JeI-ICS cadres were injured while 24 cadres were arrested on February 15. The clash erupted when Police intercepted 500 JeI-ICS cadres barricading the Dhaka-Rajshahi Highway.
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February - 15 
The dead body of Ahmed Rajib Haider (26), an active participant of the ongoing nonstop demonstrations at Shahbagh in Dhaka city demanding death sentences for all ‘war criminals’ was recovered from Laalmatia area of the city on February 15, reports Bd
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The dead body of Ahmed Rajib Haider (26), an active participant of the ongoing nonstop demonstrations at Shahbagh in Dhaka city demanding death sentences for all ‘war criminals’ was recovered from Laalmatia area of the city on February 15, reports Bdnews24.com. Haider used to regularly write blogs and had been active in the Shahbagh demonstration demanding death sentences for all ‘war criminals’. Unknown assailants hacked the blog activist to death near his residence.
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February - 15 
Three Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were killed and 50 others were injured during a gun battle between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Cox's Bazar town of Cox's Bazar District on February 15, reports The Daily Star. The decease
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Three Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were killed and 50 others were injured during a gun battle between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Cox's Bazar town of Cox's Bazar District on February 15, reports The Daily Star. The deceased are identified as Ahmed Saleh (40), Tofael Ahmed (22) and Nurul Huq (20). An indefinite ban on all gatherings (Section-144) had been imposed in the town and Police had arrested 129 cadres in connection with the clash and gun battle. Additional Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in the town to avert any untoward incident.
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February - 15 
The Court of Inquiry appointed by Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya investigating into the controversial instances of shelling referred to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report on February 15 said
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The Court of Inquiry appointed by Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya investigating into the controversial instances of shelling referred to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report on February 15 said that instances of shelling mentioned in the LLRC report were not caused by the Sri Lanka Army and the civilian casualties might have occurred due to unlawful acts by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily News. The report said “These acts include targeting civilians fleeing to the safety of Army held areas and likely routes of escape, dropping of artillery rounds fired by ill trained LTTE gunners on to civilian concentrations, employment of sub standard artillery guns and incompatible and substandard artillery rounds obtained from illegal sources by the LTTE, forced conscription of civilians including children and old people for LTTE combat purposes thus exposing them to danger.”
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February - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) action squad member, identified as Indrajit Karmakar, was arrested by joint forces of Police and paramilitary from Belpahari area in West Midnapore District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Karmakar is
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) action squad member, identified as Indrajit Karmakar, was arrested by joint forces of Police and paramilitary from Belpahari area in West Midnapore District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Karmakar is having 19 warrants issued against him for seven murders and other anti-state activities in Jungle Mahal belt (West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts).
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February - 16 
A Police team from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gondia District of Maharashtra was in Pune, on February 16, to probe details of an organisation 'Green Future Foundation' suspected to be a front for the Maoists to spread t
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A Police team from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gondia District of Maharashtra was in Pune, on February 16, to probe details of an organisation 'Green Future Foundation' suspected to be a front for the Maoists to spread their ideology and base in urban areas of the State, reports The Indian Express. The visit of the team was part of the investigations into the activities of a group of suspected Maoists arrested by the Gondia Police in December 2010.
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February - 16 
Daily Excelsior reports that three soldiers were injured in a land mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of District Poonch in the evening of February 16. The mishap took place at around 5.30 pm when an Army patrol was moving alon
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Daily Excelsior reports that three soldiers were injured in a land mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of District Poonch in the evening of February 16. The mishap took place at around 5.30 pm when an Army patrol was moving along the LoC near Chapri and Gian Posts. Rifleman Alok Singh of Haryana over stepped a land mine which exploded causing serious injuries to his left leg. Two other soldiers were also injured in the mishap.
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East Garo Hills District administration has increased the presence of security personnel following the recovery of GNLA pamphlets from a roadside in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 16. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay M
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East Garo Hills District administration has increased the presence of security personnel following the recovery of GNLA pamphlets from a roadside in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 16. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Mantri, on February 17 said, two additional companies of central paramilitary forces are already in Williamnagar to ensure that there is no disturbance by the GNLA during the election. There are as many as 69 hyper sensitive polling stations in the District and out of this around 40 per cent are under Williamnagar. Songsak and Rongjeng are the other vulnerable areas.
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February - 16 
Fasih Mahmood, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist was charge sheeted on February 16, for involvement in the September 19, 2010 Jama Masjid (Delhi) attack, reports The Times of India. So far, Fasih has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for
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Fasih Mahmood, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist was charge sheeted on February 16, for involvement in the September 19, 2010 Jama Masjid (Delhi) attack, reports The Times of India. So far, Fasih has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for forgery and possessing fake currency, besides the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. "During his interrogation, Fasih disclosed that he was one of the founding members of IM and was involved in its various activities," Police said in the chargesheet filed in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Asha Menon. The chargesheet also names 18 suspects, including brothers Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal (IM founders) and Yasin Bhatkal (chief of IM in India). The Indian Express further reported that in the chargesheet Delhi Police Special Cell said Fasih and other founding members of the IM received "generous support from many people in Pakistan who are well placed in the government there". The chargesheet, based on Fasih's confession, describes him as a "motivator" of the IM.
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February - 16 
Four militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), including a senior leader, on February 16 surrendered before SFs in Tinsukia District, reports Zee News. Among the militants who laid down their arms i
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Four militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), including a senior leader, on February 16 surrendered before SFs in Tinsukia District, reports Zee News. Among the militants who laid down their arms is senior ULFA-ATF leader Rahendra Moran alias Guli Asom, Parikshit Moran, Champak Hazarika and Kushal Buragohain. Rahendra Moran alias Guli Asom was responsible for the ULFA-ATF's extortion related activities in the upper Assam Districts. Militants deposited one AK-47, two .9 mm pistols, eight bottle grenades, four Chinese made hand grenades and other assorted weapons.
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February - 16 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested one sympathizer of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Tongbram Geetkumar Singh from near the gate of Family Court Lamphel Deputy Commisioner’s office on February 16 at about 1:45 pm, said a Police press
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested one sympathizer of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Tongbram Geetkumar Singh from near the gate of Family Court Lamphel Deputy Commisioner’s office on February 16 at about 1:45 pm, said a Police press release. On spot verification, he disclosed that he was assigned to extort money from various contractors and businessmen for party fund, the release said and added that one mobile handset along with two SIM cards was seized from his possession.
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February - 16 
Indian security agencies suspect that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chief’ Yasin Malik may have secretly met Hafiz Saeed during his stay in Pakistan, apart from sharing the dais with him at a protest in Islamabad, The Times of India repo
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Indian security agencies suspect that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chief’ Yasin Malik may have secretly met Hafiz Saeed during his stay in Pakistan, apart from sharing the dais with him at a protest in Islamabad, The Times of India reports on February 17. Intelligence officials are of the opinion that Malik ensured a photo opportunity alongside Saeed to "score" over moderate Hurriyat's "secret" meeting with him last December.
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February - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person suspected to be a militant lobbed a hand grenade at the Navjeevan Pharmacy at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal West District on February 16 creating panic amongst bazaar goers. The grenade explosion partly dam
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Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person suspected to be a militant lobbed a hand grenade at the Navjeevan Pharmacy at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal West District on February 16 creating panic amongst bazaar goers. The grenade explosion partly damaged the pharmacy but there was no casualty.
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February - 16 
Odisha Loka Dal on February 16 lodged an FIR at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar demanding arrest of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member and Odisha Jan Morcha chief Pyarimohan Mohapatra under the National Security Act (NSA) for hi
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Odisha Loka Dal on February 16 lodged an FIR at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar demanding arrest of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member and Odisha Jan Morcha chief Pyarimohan Mohapatra under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged link with the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. Odisha Loka Dal president Dipti Ranjan Mohanty alleged that Mohapatra has links with the outlawed CPI-Maoists and the Odisha Maobadi Party and the arrested Maoist sympathiser Dandapani Mohanty and his son Sangram Mohanty. However, Mohapatra rubbished these allegations saying it was conspiracy against him, adds The New Indian Express
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February - 16 
Seven persons were arrested on February 16, at Harihar in Devangere District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 450,000, according to Deccan Herald.
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Seven persons were arrested on February 16, at Harihar in Devangere District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 450,000, according to Deccan Herald.
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February - 16 
State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 16 said that the situation in violence hit Goalpara District is now peaceful and the displaced people will be rehabilitated soon, reports Times of India. “Situation in Rabha-Hasong area is now peaceful. Se
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State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 16 said that the situation in violence hit Goalpara District is now peaceful and the displaced people will be rehabilitated soon, reports Times of India. “Situation in Rabha-Hasong area is now peaceful. Sense of security among the people has returned and the government will make all efforts to ensure their security,” Gogoi told reporters here. The Rabha Hasong Joint Action Committee (RHJAC) led protest of panchayat (local-level self governing body) polls, had turned violent on February 12 (panchayat election day) with a total of 20 people killed in incidents of Police firing, arson and clashes.
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February - 16 
The November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has called upon people in Pakistan to unite against the enemies including the United States of America and India, Daily
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The November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has called upon people in Pakistan to unite against the enemies including the United States of America and India, Daily Bhaskar reports on February 17. He writes on Twitter (@HafizSaeedJUD), "If US is receding from Afghanistan, soon world will watch India's humiliating return from Kashmir…. He further tweeted, "India is building up its arsenal; it has been ousted from the game it was playing in Afghanistan and Baluchistan after the defeat of US."
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February - 16 
Two African youths, identified as Prince Momo of Sierra Leone and Theophilus Luk Spirkile of Liberia were arrested, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) INR 60, 000 from the New Market area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata
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Two African youths, identified as Prince Momo of Sierra Leone and Theophilus Luk Spirkile of Liberia were arrested, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) INR 60, 000 from the New Market area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 16, reports The Times of India. The duo was arrested and booked under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 489A, B and C of IPC. This is probably the first time that Police found an African link in a FICN racket. Investigators are trying to identify the source of the money.
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February - 16 
A Government high school for boys was destroyed in an explosion which also partially damaged an adjacent house in Masho Khel area in the night of February 16. Heavily armed militants entered the school forced the watchman out of its premises, and det
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A Government high school for boys was destroyed in an explosion which also partially damaged an adjacent house in Masho Khel area in the night of February 16. Heavily armed militants entered the school forced the watchman out of its premises, and detonated a homemade bomb inside the building.
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February - 16 
Daily Times reports that a remote-controlled bomb targeting Shias killed 84 people including women and children and wounded more than 200 in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 16, Police and officials said. The bomb exploded in
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Daily Times reports that a remote-controlled bomb targeting Shias killed 84 people including women and children and wounded more than 200 in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 16, Police and officials said. The bomb exploded in Hazara town, an area dominated by Shias on the outskirts of Quetta. “At least 78 people have been killed and at least 200 more wounded. The death toll may rise. It was a remote-controlled bomb,” Wazir Khan Nasir, senior Police officer in Quetta said. “It was a sectarian attack, the Shia community was the target,” he added. Azhar Ali Shah, a second Police officer, confirmed the death toll, which had initially been put at 10.
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February - 16 
Daily Times reports that a terrorist was killed and six others were arrested following a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Bannu District in Khyber Paktunkhwa on February 16. Acting on a tip-off, SFs launched a search operation in Mandan area of Ba
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Daily Times reports that a terrorist was killed and six others were arrested following a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Bannu District in Khyber Paktunkhwa on February 16. Acting on a tip-off, SFs launched a search operation in Mandan area of Bannu, where terrorists were believed to be hiding. The terrorists attacked the troops, who opened retaliatory fire, killing one attacker and arresting six others.
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February - 16 
Provincial home secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani also said, “We fear more casualties. We have announced an emergency in hospitals.” Durrani said the bomb was planted near the pillar of a building in a bazaar. “The building collapsed due to the intens
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Provincial home secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani also said, “We fear more casualties. We have announced an emergency in hospitals.” Durrani said the bomb was planted near the pillar of a building in a bazaar. “The building collapsed due to the intensity of the bomb, some people have been trapped inside,” he said.
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February - 16 
The leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front ended the meeting at the President's office on February 15, agreeing to resum
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The leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front ended the meeting at the President's office on February 15, agreeing to resume talks on February 16 (today) as they were still divided over the nitty-gritty of the new Government, which is likely to be called a 'mechanism' or 'council', reports Nepalnews.com.
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February - 16 
At least 40 people including 12 Policemen were injured as cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with Police in Sylhet District on February 16, reports The Daily Star. The Government deployed four pla
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At least 40 people including 12 Policemen were injured as cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with Police in Sylhet District on February 16, reports The Daily Star. The Government deployed four platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at different strategic points of the Sylhet town of the District.
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February - 16 
The Government has decided to acquire the land that is now being used as High Security Zones permanently, reports Colombo Page on February 17. The acquisition is to be done under the Land Acquisition Act and the Ministry of Defense had already made a
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The Government has decided to acquire the land that is now being used as High Security Zones permanently, reports Colombo Page on February 17. The acquisition is to be done under the Land Acquisition Act and the Ministry of Defense had already made a request in this regard from the Ministry of Lands and Land Development. The Government is to acquire an extent of over 2000 acres of land. The Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) has recommended the Government to review the existing High Security Zones, as well as small extents of private land currently utilized for security purposes, with a view to release more land while keeping national security needs in perspective. It recommended provision of alternate lands and or payment of compensation within a specific time frame if the Government occupied lands cannot be released to the owners.
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February - 17 
A 21-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambai Mandavi, surrendered before the Police in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, on February 17, reports The New Indian Express. Rajnandgaon Superintendent of
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A 21-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambai Mandavi, surrendered before the Police in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, on February 17, reports The New Indian Express. Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Shukla said "Rambai Mandavi, the member of a cultural wing of Maoist, had expressed her desire to join mainstream and surrendered yesterday in Aerkod village under Manpur Police Station limits of the District."
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February - 17 
A Bangladeshi national, Aminul Islam, 35, was apprehended by the SFs from Panchughat of Dhubri town in Dhubri District on February 17.
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A Bangladeshi national, Aminul Islam, 35, was apprehended by the SFs from Panchughat of Dhubri town in Dhubri District on February 17.
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February - 17 
A press release from the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) said that Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) doctors referred their patients to other clinics for various laboratory tests concerning diagnosis and it has caused hardships to
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A press release from the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) said that Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) doctors referred their patients to other clinics for various laboratory tests concerning diagnosis and it has caused hardships to the poor patients. The party has the findings following the investigation by MCP-M into why patients have been referred to other clinics. The claim by doctors that most of the machines at RIIMS are in an inoperative condition turned out to be a conspiracy following further investigation, it alleged. The press release further appealed to the authority concerned to discharge their duties with sincerity.
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February - 17 
According to Times of India, Malkangiri District is all set to get at least six model Police Stations within next few months. At present, Malkangiri has 11 Police Stations out of which two are in cut-off area. Of the nine, six will become model polic
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According to Times of India, Malkangiri District is all set to get at least six model Police Stations within next few months. At present, Malkangiri has 11 Police Stations out of which two are in cut-off area. Of the nine, six will become model police stations after getting makeover. "Modernisaiton of the remaining three police stations will also be made soon," Superintendent of Police (Malkangiri) Akhileswar Singh said. Each Police Station is being constructed at an estimated cost of INR 20 million. According to officials, the ground floor of the buildings will be used as general Police Station and it will have a state-of-the-art conference hall and women and children's desk. The first floor will have boarding and refreshment facilities for officers engaged in counter insurgency operations and a barrack to accommodate at least two platoons of Security Force personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations.
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February - 17 
All Assam Students' Union (AASU) & members of the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) staged a sit-in protest against the violence in Rabha Hasong areas near Raj Bhawan in Guwahati on February 17.
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All Assam Students' Union (AASU) & members of the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) staged a sit-in protest against the violence in Rabha Hasong areas near Raj Bhawan in Guwahati on February 17.
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February - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) also called for complete shutdown on February 22, against the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanding the mortal remains of Afzal Guru, Kashmir Times reported on February 18.
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) also called for complete shutdown on February 22, against the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanding the mortal remains of Afzal Guru, Kashmir Times reported on February 18.
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February - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that a team of the Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) woman cadre identified as Khundongbam Soibam Rita Devi from Kid English Academy gate on February 17. One Samsung mobile phone along with one SIM
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Kanglaonline reports that a team of the Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) woman cadre identified as Khundongbam Soibam Rita Devi from Kid English Academy gate on February 17. One Samsung mobile phone along with one SIM card was recovered from her possession.
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February - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that two persons were seriously injured while two others sustained minor injuries when a “grenade” which was hurled at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate form 37 Tyui Assembly Constituency exploded early
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Nagaland Post reports that two persons were seriously injured while two others sustained minor injuries when a “grenade” which was hurled at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate form 37 Tyui Assembly Constituency exploded early morning of February 17 in Wokha (District), near Wokha Town Baptist Church. Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that the explosive landed on the rooftop of the candidate’s house and the impact of the explosion created a hole about 3 feet in diameter.
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February - 17 
News agency Press Trust of India on February 18 reported that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has decided to set up a State Security Commission which will be headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review security scenario in the State and f
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News agency Press Trust of India on February 18 reported that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has decided to set up a State Security Commission which will be headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review security scenario in the State and frame policy guidelines under the proposed J&K Police Bill 2013.
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February - 17 
On the same day, another KCP woman cadre identified as Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori Devi alias Jandobi was also arrested from her residence in Hiyanthang Mayai Leikai.
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On the same day, another KCP woman cadre identified as Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori Devi alias Jandobi was also arrested from her residence in Hiyanthang Mayai Leikai.
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February - 17 
One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irungbam Brojen Meitei alias Tombi (27) was arrested from his residence in Tronglaobi Mayai Leikai on February 17.
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One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irungbam Brojen Meitei alias Tombi (27) was arrested from his residence in Tronglaobi Mayai Leikai on February 17.
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February - 17 
Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, in his conversations with Indian Mujahideen (IM) accused, Farooq alias Aftab Alam sympathized with the cause of IM and lamented that Kashmir did not have enough "courageous" men to e
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Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, in his conversations with Indian Mujahideen (IM) accused, Farooq alias Aftab Alam sympathized with the cause of IM and lamented that Kashmir did not have enough "courageous" men to earn it "azaadi", The Times of India reports on February 18. The revelation was made when Farooq asserted the importance of jihad during interrogation and digressed to talking about Guru and how he too supported the cause. "One does not know whether Guru had kept in touch with other Indian Mujahideen accused in Tihar but Farooq claims to have met him several times and had conversations with him," an official privy to his interrogation said.
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February - 17 
The Government has decided to ask the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to hire choppers in case of anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 18. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has de
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The Government has decided to ask the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to hire choppers in case of anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 18. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided against hiring armoured helicopters for anti-CPI-Maoist operations again after it nearly landed in a controversy over leasing six MI-17 choppers in 2012. Commenting on the matter a source said "A decision has been taken that the Home Ministry should not get into direct procurement or hiring... This should be done by the Security Forces concerned which will refer the deal to the Home Ministry for scrutiny."
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February - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister for Defence A K Antony on February 17 said the Government will take all measures to root out militancy from Meghalaya and other parts of the North East region. “Militancy must be eliminated from this bea
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The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister for Defence A K Antony on February 17 said the Government will take all measures to root out militancy from Meghalaya and other parts of the North East region. “Militancy must be eliminated from this beautiful land,” Antony said.
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February - 17 
The Times of India reports on February 18 that the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) led by A Sawibung has finally succeeded in bringing the issue of repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura relief camps to Mizoram on the negotiating tabl
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The Times of India reports on February 18 that the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) led by A Sawibung has finally succeeded in bringing the issue of repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura relief camps to Mizoram on the negotiating table with the State Government. Bruno Msha, general secretary of the Naisingpara (Tripura) camp-based MBDPF, said they received a letter from the State home department for talks to be held on February 21 in Aizawl (Mizoram) to deliberate on the impasse on the repatriation of refugees. "We discussed the invitation of the state government in the relief camps and agreed to hold talks with the government as we do not want to stay in Tripura relief camps forever," Msha said. He dismissed charges that MBDPF leaders were stalling the repatriation process and not willing to return to Mizoram as they were leading luxurious lives in the camps. The MBDPF has submitted their demands to former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the present home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, he said, adding that the demands included extension of the period of providing free ration from one year to two years, INR 150000 for each family for rehabilitation, resettlement of 40 to 50 families and a school, playground and hall for Bru children. Msha said the conditions in the seven relief camps in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura District worsened in the last few months and they were facing acute water scarcity and healthcare problems. "When we asked the Tripura government for help, they refused to help us and instead told us that if they treated us so well by providing basic amenities, we would never leave their land," he said.
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February - 17 
The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wangphiam Letey Lowang and Hangdam Aboh from Deomali town in Tirap District. Wangp
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The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wangphiam Letey Lowang and Hangdam Aboh from Deomali town in Tirap District. Wangphiam was arrested from Borduria village, while Aboh was arrested from Laptang village. One AK-47 rifle with magazine, 30 live rounds of ammunition, a .22 pistol with five live rounds were seized from them. Both the militants were involved in kidnapping and killing of businessman, MB Singh of Deomali town in January 2012.
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February - 17 
Troops observed a major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Yunus Nullah in Hamirpur area of Balakote in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 17 with reliable reports indicating that 3 to 4 militants had managed to sneak
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Troops observed a major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Yunus Nullah in Hamirpur area of Balakote in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 17 with reliable reports indicating that 3 to 4 militants had managed to sneak into Indian side after exchange of heavy firing with the Army for about four hours, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops of 22 Rajput Rifles and 49 Rashtriya Rifles observed movement of 4 to 5 infiltrators about 100 to 200 meters inside the Indian territory trying to cut fencing in white dress. The alert troops challenged the intruders and asked them to surrender. However, the militants opened heavy firing on the Army personnel, who retaliated. Army personnel carried out massive searches in the area. Intelligence inputs further revealed that a Pakistani guide Iksaar Ahmad of Muradpur in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was accompanying the infiltrators and he managed to retrieve.
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February - 17 
Troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one ‘major’ Kiyelho of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) from Kohima-Chozuba highway on February 17. AR also seized one .9mm pistol bearing, 14 live rounds of .9mm calibre, two mobile phones and INR 18000.
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Troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one ‘major’ Kiyelho of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) from Kohima-Chozuba highway on February 17. AR also seized one .9mm pistol bearing, 14 live rounds of .9mm calibre, two mobile phones and INR 18000.
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February - 17 
A joint team of Police and intelligence agencies, on February 17 arrested five cadres of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) including Saad Jagrani, Head of HuT’s Central Contact Committee during the raid on a banquet hall at Kurri Road near Shakrial in Rawalpindi
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A joint team of Police and intelligence agencies, on February 17 arrested five cadres of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) including Saad Jagrani, Head of HuT’s Central Contact Committee during the raid on a banquet hall at Kurri Road near Shakrial in Rawalpindi town (Rawalpindi District) of Punjab, reports The News. The team conducted raid when a seminar was going on. Five arrested cadres were identified as Major (retd) Khalid Qadeer Butt, Saad Jagrani, son of Habib-ur-Rehman, resident of 5/N, Gulberg, Lahore, Qadir Ali, son of Tasaduq Abrar, resident of B/1024, Asghar Mall, Rawalpindi, Muhammad Junaid, son of Muhammad Aslam, resident of 344, G-10/1 Islamabad and Muhammad Asif, son of M Afzal, 13, Range Road Rawalpindi. Earlier, on February 15 two persons and a Police official had been killed at Deputy Feroz Lane, behind Holy Family Hospital during such an operation.
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February - 17 
A man was killed in Sarjani Town within the limits of Sarjani Police Station. According to Police, the identity of the victim could not be ascertained yet.
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A man was killed in Sarjani Town within the limits of Sarjani Police Station. According to Police, the identity of the victim could not be ascertained yet.
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February - 17 
A recent video released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), eulogizing two ‘martyred’ white Jihadis (holy warriors) from the US and UK, confirms that despite the ruthless US drone campaign, Waziristan areas continues to be a major destination fo
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A recent video released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), eulogizing two ‘martyred’ white Jihadis (holy warriors) from the US and UK, confirms that despite the ruthless US drone campaign, Waziristan areas continues to be a major destination for the white Jihadis from western nations who are being recruited and trained in terrorism by al Qaeda-linked TTP who want to effectively strike in the heart of the west, The News reported on February 18. An increasing number of Westerners who wanted to join the so-called jihad al-Qaeda is waging against the US-led Allied Forces in Afghanistan have travelled to the Pakistani tribal areas in recent years, which include Americans, Britons, Germans, French, and Australians. The TTP-trained white Jihadis have formed their own contingents in North Waziristan which are also fighting along al Qaeda militants on the Pak-Afghan border. The white jihadis living in Waziristan wear local clothes and travel in small groups in vehicles or on motorcycles, flaunting sophisticated weapons. In fact, recruits bearing Western citizenship are prized by the TTP because of their nationality and English speaking ability. Therefore, more and more Muslim converts from the West are being chosen by the al Qaeda-linked TTP as recruits to strike in the heart of the West.
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February - 17 
Another body packed in a gunny bag was found near Maripur Road within the vicinity of Shershah Police Station. An official said that the deceased was later identified as 37-year-old Muneer son of Hakeem.
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Another body packed in a gunny bag was found near Maripur Road within the vicinity of Shershah Police Station. An official said that the deceased was later identified as 37-year-old Muneer son of Hakeem.
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February - 17 
As many as 11 persons were killed in separate incidents of violence and target killing in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 17, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, three persons were killed near their ho
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As many as 11 persons were killed in separate incidents of violence and target killing in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 17, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, three persons were killed near their houses in Kharadar area within the precincts of Kharadar Police Station. An official said that at least four armed riders opened indiscriminate fire on a gathering near their houses in Faria Street, Kharadar, as a result, four persons Jhanziab Khan (43), Abdul Rehman (28), Jabbar (27) and Zia (24), were killed.
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February - 17 
At least 10 militants were killed when the jetfighters pounded their hideouts in Jandary Killay, Mir Qalamkhel and others adjoining localities in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-controlled Mamozai tehsil (revenue unit) area in Orakzai Agency of
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At least 10 militants were killed when the jetfighters pounded their hideouts in Jandary Killay, Mir Qalamkhel and others adjoining localities in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-controlled Mamozai tehsil (revenue unit) area in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 17, reports The News. “Ten militants were killed and four of their hideouts were destroyed in the shelling,” an official claimed. However, the claim could not be verified through independent sources.
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February - 17 
Bullet-riddled body of a young man was found near Malir River within the limits of Shah Latif Police Station. Police said that identification of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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Bullet-riddled body of a young man was found near Malir River within the limits of Shah Latif Police Station. Police said that identification of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 17 
Faiz Muhammad Khan, a community Police constable and brother of Adezai Aman Lashkar’s leader Waqif Khan, was shot dead in the crowded Matani market of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), in the afternoon of February 17, repor
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Faiz Muhammad Khan, a community Police constable and brother of Adezai Aman Lashkar’s leader Waqif Khan, was shot dead in the crowded Matani market of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), in the afternoon of February 17, reports The Express Tribune. Deployed in Adezai village, Faiz had come to shop at the market when he was targeted by an assailant armed with a pistol. The attacker took advantage of the ensuing panic and escaped. “The attacker was a teenage boy who used a TT pistol. This might be the third incident involving the same hit-man,” said Farman Khan, another leader of the Adezai Peace Militia. According to Farman, at least 15 people from Adezai village have been killed in a similar manner by militants over the past five years.
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February - 17 
Four soldiers were injured in a bomb explosion in Razmak Town of North Waziristan Agency. The remote-controlled bomb was planted on a road leading to Razmak Town and it went off when an army convoy was passing through the area.
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Four soldiers were injured in a bomb explosion in Razmak Town of North Waziristan Agency. The remote-controlled bomb was planted on a road leading to Razmak Town and it went off when an army convoy was passing through the area.
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February - 17 
The bullet riddle dead body of a person was found from Malir within the jurisdiction of Saudabad Police Station. According to Police, the culprits after kidnapping 37-year-old Muhammad Shahnawaz, killed him and threw his body at an abandoned place an
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The bullet riddle dead body of a person was found from Malir within the jurisdiction of Saudabad Police Station. According to Police, the culprits after kidnapping 37-year-old Muhammad Shahnawaz, killed him and threw his body at an abandoned place and fled.
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February - 17 
The bullet-riddled body of a man was recovered from Landhi area within the limits of Landhi Police Station. Police said Akhtar, son of Abdullah, was kidnapped by unidentified culprits from somewhere, who later killed him over unexplained reasons.
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The bullet-riddled body of a man was recovered from Landhi area within the limits of Landhi Police Station. Police said Akhtar, son of Abdullah, was kidnapped by unidentified culprits from somewhere, who later killed him over unexplained reasons.
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February - 17 
The death toll in the February 16 bomb blast at Hazara town of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reached 84 on February 17, reports Dawn. Earlier, it was reported that 78 persons were killed and 200 others injured. It was a remote-contro
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The death toll in the February 16 bomb blast at Hazara town of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reached 84 on February 17, reports Dawn. Earlier, it was reported that 78 persons were killed and 200 others injured. It was a remote-controlled bomb,” Wazir Khan Nasir, senior Police officer in Quetta said. “It was a sectarian attack, the Shia community was the target,” he added. A spokesman for the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Abubakar Siddique, told reporters by phone that “Our suicide bomber carried out the blast and the Shia community in Hazara Town was the target.” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) – Investigation, Fayyaz Saumbal said the explosives were fitted to a water tank that was loaded on a tractor-trolley. He said the quantity of explosives was more than that used in the Alamdar Road explosion of January 10.
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February - 17 
Two shot dead bodies of Katchi men were found from Shah Latif Raod within the precincts of Bhagdadi Police Station in Lyari. The victims were identified as 28-year-old Muhammad Hasnain, son of Muhammad Ishaq, and 20-year-old Sameer, son of Saleem. Bo
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Two shot dead bodies of Katchi men were found from Shah Latif Raod within the precincts of Bhagdadi Police Station in Lyari. The victims were identified as 28-year-old Muhammad Hasnain, son of Muhammad Ishaq, and 20-year-old Sameer, son of Saleem. Both were friends and resided in Lyari. They worked at a garments factory. The official said that unidentified assailants first abducted them and killed later.
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February - 17 
Advocate Bharat Mani Jangam filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) on February 17 challenging the decision of the four major parties to form a Government under a sitting Chief Justice. The petitioner has sought an interim order against the d
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Advocate Bharat Mani Jangam filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) on February 17 challenging the decision of the four major parties to form a Government under a sitting Chief Justice. The petitioner has sought an interim order against the decision of the four major parties, arguing that such a move would encroach on the independence of judiciary. The petitioner has also sought apex court order for the formation of a Government within a month to conduct fresh election to the CA and Parliament.
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February - 17 
Four leftist political parties including the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) held protest rallies in the country´s major cities including the Kathmandu on February 17 against the preparations by the major parties
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Four leftist political parties including the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) held protest rallies in the country´s major cities including the Kathmandu on February 17 against the preparations by the major parties to appoint the Chief Justice as the head of the Government for holding new elections. CPN-Maoist-Baidya leaders said the parties´ move is guided by foreign powers. Mohan Baidya led CPN-Maoist-Baidya, Ram Singh Shreesha led CPN-Unified, Mani Thapa-led Revolutionary Communist Party and Matrika Yadav-led CPN (Maoist) participated in the rallies across the country.
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February - 17 
The taskforce comprising two members from each of the four major parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF)
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The taskforce comprising two members from each of the four major parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) - has finalized a draft “consensus” agreement on February 17 on the formation of an 11-member neutral cabinet led by Chief Justice to hold fresh election to the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Myrepublica.com. Top leaders of all the four major parties are scheduled to make a formal announcement in this regard on February 18 (today) as the taskforce could not complete “necessary homework” on recommending President Dr Ram Baran Yadav to resolve constitutional difficulties in the Interim Constitution to pave the way for holding polls.
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February - 17 
Parliament on February 17 amended the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 allowing the Government to prosecute organisations along with individuals for wartime atrocities in 1971 after millions demanded a ban on religion-based politics and deat
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Parliament on February 17 amended the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 allowing the Government to prosecute organisations along with individuals for wartime atrocities in 1971 after millions demanded a ban on religion-based politics and death penalty for war criminals, reports New Age. The house passed the amendment amid a protracted boycott of sessions by the opposition. The amendment paves the way for prosecution of political parties like JeI which collaborated with Pakistani military during the war of independence in 1971.
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February - 17 
Police on February 17 arrested two officials of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), Mirpur Branch of Dhaka city for their alleged involvement in financing JeI-ICS for creating anarchy and carrying out subversive activities in the capital during ha
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Police on February 17 arrested two officials of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), Mirpur Branch of Dhaka city for their alleged involvement in financing JeI-ICS for creating anarchy and carrying out subversive activities in the capital during hartals, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are identified as Manager AKM Shahidul Haque and Senior Principal Officer Hassan Mahmud Mithu of the Bank.
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February - 17 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) spokesman on February 17 said that they had received complaints from the family members of three rehabilitated cadres of the former rebel group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Batticaloa District of Eastern Pr
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) spokesman on February 17 said that they had received complaints from the family members of three rehabilitated cadres of the former rebel group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Batticaloa District of Eastern Province that they have been arrested by the Police again.
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February - 18 
A dozen persons, including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in fresh clashes that broke out in the morning of February 18 in Pulwama town (Pulwama District), Daily Excelsior reported.
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A dozen persons, including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in fresh clashes that broke out in the morning of February 18 in Pulwama town (Pulwama District), Daily Excelsior reported.
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February - 18 
A satellite phone and a Chinese grenade were recovered from Nakathalgurie in Tinsukia District, during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) rebels on February 18, reports The
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A satellite phone and a Chinese grenade were recovered from Nakathalgurie in Tinsukia District, during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) rebels on February 18, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 18 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on February 18 called for a three day general shutdown from February 20 demanding the return of body of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afza
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on February 18 called for a three day general shutdown from February 20 demanding the return of body of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru who was hanged on February 9, 2013.
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February - 18 
Armed extremists raided a camp of Siddharth Construction Company, which is engaged in building a road bridge on the Konar river on NH-33 in Morangi in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand in the night of February 18 and assaulted workers before forcing t
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Armed extremists raided a camp of Siddharth Construction Company, which is engaged in building a road bridge on the Konar river on NH-33 in Morangi in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand in the night of February 18 and assaulted workers before forcing them to halt work, reports The Times of India. Police are yet to confirm the role of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the incident. Before leaving the spot, the armed men took away 10 cellphones and locked the door from outside.
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February - 18 
Centre is working with various stakeholders to find out a “workable solution” to the vexed Naga political problem, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on February 18.
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Centre is working with various stakeholders to find out a “workable solution” to the vexed Naga political problem, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on February 18.
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February - 18 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Champion Sangma, who is currently booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), has lodged an FIR against the Director General (Prisons) Kulbir Krishan with an intention to bring out the ‘tru
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Champion Sangma, who is currently booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), has lodged an FIR against the Director General (Prisons) Kulbir Krishan with an intention to bring out the ‘truth’ behind the Williamnagar jail attack in which Assistant Jailor Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Singh Thabah were shot dead when a group of militants attacked the jail earlier this month. Reliable sources, on February 18, informed that the Champion lodged the FIR at the Sadar Police Station on February 9 through the Superintendent of Jails but the FIR has not been forwarded to the respective Police Station.
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February - 18 
J&K Government will set up a State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) to inquire into accusations related to misconduct by Police personnel in the State, reported Deccan Herald on February 19. The authority will inquire into allegations of misconduct
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J&K Government will set up a State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) to inquire into accusations related to misconduct by Police personnel in the State, reported Deccan Herald on February 19. The authority will inquire into allegations of misconduct against police personnel on complaints from victims, or any person on his or her behalf on sworn affidavit. SPCA will also probe the complaints received from National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commission.
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February - 18 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) temporarily suspended the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 am February 18 (today) in view of the High School leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile, the K
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) temporarily suspended the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 am February 18 (today) in view of the High School leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile, the KPLT’s general secretary further threatened that if the demand for a separate State is not voiced by the Member of Parliament (MP), Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) s and Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) s before March 15, the organization will again call an indefinite bandh from March 15.
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February - 18 
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland home minister Imkong L.Imchen was arrested along with cash amounting to INR 11 million, arms and ammunition and liquor on February 18 at around 6.15 am near Longsa village in Wokha (District) town. The minister was
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Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland home minister Imkong L.Imchen was arrested along with cash amounting to INR 11 million, arms and ammunition and liquor on February 18 at around 6.15 am near Longsa village in Wokha (District) town. The minister was on his way from Kohima to 28 Koridang assembly constituency, in Mokokchung, from where is contesting as sitting Naga Peoples Front (NPF) candidate. According to Superintendant of Police, Wokha, Limasunep Jamir, the seized items included-two .303 rifles, two magazines with 100 rounds, five 7.65 mm pistols, 10 magazines and 80 rounds and 11 bottles of liquor.
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February - 18 
Normalcy returned in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley on February 18 after it remained paralysed for nine days due to curfew and strikes in the aftermath of Gurus’ execution. Shops, business establishments, banks, post offices and Gov
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Normalcy returned in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley on February 18 after it remained paralysed for nine days due to curfew and strikes in the aftermath of Gurus’ execution. Shops, business establishments, banks, post offices and Government offices remained open and railways and road services resumed under security.
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February - 18 
North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), a subsidiary of the Coal India Limited (CIL), has been incurring a loss of nearly INR 10 million daily following the closure of Tikak colliery at Margherita in Tinsukia District bordering Arunachal Pradesh, reports The
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North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), a subsidiary of the Coal India Limited (CIL), has been incurring a loss of nearly INR 10 million daily following the closure of Tikak colliery at Margherita in Tinsukia District bordering Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Telegraph on February 19. The colliery was shut down in January after four workers of a private company engaged there were abducted by suspected Naga militants.
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February - 18 
Prohibited items listed in Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) between India and Pakistan to facilitate meeting between divided family members and relatives of persons in the region were recovered from two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents at
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Prohibited items listed in Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) between India and Pakistan to facilitate meeting between divided family members and relatives of persons in the region were recovered from two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included currency worth INR 50,710, two cell phones with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards and four memory cards from their possession. The duo has been identified as Sain Fazal Hussain son of Mukam Din, resident of Kotli District in PoK and Mohammad Ayub son of Mohammad Hussain, a resident of Bhimber District of PoK. Police said though the memory cards contained some photographs and Pakistani songs, they would be sent to cyber experts for further investigation.
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February - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, along with two collaborators of the banned outfit, at Kanchanpur motor stand in North Tripura District on February 18, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a cheq
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, along with two collaborators of the banned outfit, at Kanchanpur motor stand in North Tripura District on February 18, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a cheque of INR 1.3 million and mobile phones from the trio. The arrested NLFT militant was identified as Paul Hrankhwal, while the collaborators were identified as Ashit Deb and Ratanjoy Reang of Ananda Bazar area. Police arrested the accused when they were on their way to Jampui hill in the eastern part of Tripura bordering Mizoram.
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February - 18 
State Home Minister, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, has told the State Assembly on February 18 about the Government’s intent to establish a New Action Force to deal with the threat of Maoists, whose presence in the State's Western Ghat forest area has
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State Home Minister, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, has told the State Assembly on February 18 about the Government’s intent to establish a New Action Force to deal with the threat of Maoists, whose presence in the State's Western Ghat forest area has been noticed, reports The New Indian Express. Intelligence reports suggested that the Maoists have plans to indulge in violence during the death anniversaries of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) leader A Varghese and tribal leader Jogi which fall on February 19.
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February - 18 
Ten Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists, LWE) surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in the presence of Zonal Inspector General (IG) and other senior officers of the State on February 18, reports The Times of India. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP)
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Ten Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists, LWE) surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in the presence of Zonal Inspector General (IG) and other senior officers of the State on February 18, reports The Times of India. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) said, "Of the 10 surrendered Naxalites, eight belong to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). Nine rebels were present in person. Nagashwar Munda's wife was present on his behalf." The PLFI cadres who surrendered include ‘zonal commander’ Pankaj Munda alias Phagua Munda, ‘area commander’ Shankarsan Sahu alias Harischandra Sahu, Rajkumar Mahato, Kishore Munda, Brij Mahato, Shiv Narayan Mahato, Nageshawar Munda and Deendayal Lakra. Two of the surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were identified as Pandu Pahan and Indi Pahan. The rebels surrendered with seven pistols, eight rifles, two automatic weapons and huge quantity of live cartridges.
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February - 18 
The Police on February 18 arrested Ajayan Manoor (49), accused and the alleged mastermind behind a secret meeting of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mavelikara in the Alappuzha District of Kerala on December 29, 2012,
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The Police on February 18 arrested Ajayan Manoor (49), accused and the alleged mastermind behind a secret meeting of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mavelikara in the Alappuzha District of Kerala on December 29, 2012, reports The Hindu. He was arrested from his house at Manoor, near Muvattupuzha, by a Police team. He was produced before Mavelikara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The Police team, acting on a tip-off, seized posters, pamphlets, and books of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), an organisation floated by Ajayan. However, Ajayan denied any roles for his organisation in the Mavelikara meeting of the alleged Maoists. The Police said Mr. Ajayan had been involved in distributing pamphlets in various parts of Ernakulam District and the Ernakulam Press Club last week.
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February - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that the advisor of the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) and Representative of the United People’s Front (UPF) K Guite, who arrived in New Delhi on February 18, said that Autonomous Hill State is on the agenda of UPF.
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The Sangai Express reports that the advisor of the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) and Representative of the United People’s Front (UPF) K Guite, who arrived in New Delhi on February 18, said that Autonomous Hill State is on the agenda of UPF. He stated, “We propose an Autonomous Hill State”. The current Suspension of Operation (SoO) extension of the UPF with the State and Central Government will last till August 2013. Guite said that UPF had submitted Memoranda and Charter of Demands to the Central Government. Appointment of an interlocutor and initiating a political dialogue is expected to begin soon, he said. According to the ZRO advisor, the proposal for an Autonomous Hill State is a non-communal approach. While stating that the demand for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for Naga areas and the Kuki Statehood demand are community specific that will further deepen the division among the communities of the hills, Guite said that the Autonomous Hill State would not only speed up development in the hills but also bring peace in the hills and Manipur at large. This administrative re-organization will also maintain the territorial integrity of the State. “In their demand for a Kuki State, the Kuki National Organization (KNO) has violated the SoO preamble,” declared Guite.
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February - 18 
The Shillong Times reports on February 19 that the Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) on Meghalaya assembly election day, i.e. February 23 to protest against the Indian political system. The o
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The Shillong Times reports on February 19 that the Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) on Meghalaya assembly election day, i.e. February 23 to protest against the Indian political system. The outfit demanded that the Government of India should immediately repatriate all the "foreigners" who had gifted the 'status of refugees' since 1971-72 from the Hynñiewtrep soil (Meghalaya) to their respective homeland (Bangladesh),"because it is the responsibility of the government of India who were given settlement legally or illegally against the will of local populace of Hynñiewtrep. The HNLC also demanded for the Immediate withdrawal of all the armed forces as well as the political machineries from "Hynñiewtrep Homeland" (Meghalaya).
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February - 18 
Y. Sulanthung H. Lotha, Congress candidate from 39 Sanis assembly constituency has been detained with cash amounting to INR 3, 70000 and a .22 pistol along with nine rounds, on February 18 late evening by Police personnel.
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Y. Sulanthung H. Lotha, Congress candidate from 39 Sanis assembly constituency has been detained with cash amounting to INR 3, 70000 and a .22 pistol along with nine rounds, on February 18 late evening by Police personnel.
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February - 18 
A handmade bomb was lobbed at the house of Awami National Party’s (ANP) ward president Mohammed Hussain in Banaras Colony of Peerabad Police Station.
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A handmade bomb was lobbed at the house of Awami National Party’s (ANP) ward president Mohammed Hussain in Banaras Colony of Peerabad Police Station.
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February - 18 
A homemade bomb went off near the FTC flyover, where a number of Shia community members had been protesting against the Quetta carnage (February 16, 2013). No casualties were reported.
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A homemade bomb went off near the FTC flyover, where a number of Shia community members had been protesting against the Quetta carnage (February 16, 2013). No casualties were reported.
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February - 18 
A man was killed and three others were injured in an armed attack in Gulzar Colony within the limits of Korangi industrial area Police Station.
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A man was killed and three others were injured in an armed attack in Gulzar Colony within the limits of Korangi industrial area Police Station.
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February - 18 
A man, Muhammad Rafiq (35), was killed in Naval Colony of Saeedabad within the limits of Saeedabad Police Station.
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A man, Muhammad Rafiq (35), was killed in Naval Colony of Saeedabad within the limits of Saeedabad Police Station.
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February - 18 
At least eight persons, including four Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, were killed and three persons injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 18, reports Daily Times. An ASWJ ca
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At least eight persons, including four Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, were killed and three persons injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 18, reports Daily Times. An ASWJ cadre, identified as Haji Fayyaz (42), was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Farooq-e-Azam Chowk in Surjani town within the precincts of Sarjani Police Station. During the protests that followed, unidentified assailants attacked and injured five men, including three ASWJ cadres, outside Jamia Masjid Subhani in Burhan Bazaar of Patel Para. The three ASWJ activists, identified as Abdul Raheem (35), Shahrum (28) and Raju (25), died of injuries later.
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February - 18 
At least two target killers were shot dead in a shootout that reportedly took place between them and Police in Hub area of Lasbela District on February 18, reports The News. The Police team signaled three suspected persons to stop near Lasbela Rest H
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At least two target killers were shot dead in a shootout that reportedly took place between them and Police in Hub area of Lasbela District on February 18, reports The News. The Police team signaled three suspected persons to stop near Lasbela Rest House and they opened fire at the Police. “The police retaliated the firing opened by the armed men in whom two suspects were killed and three others, including two Policemen, were injured,” the Police said.
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February - 18 
Four Security Force personnel and one civilian were killed while eight persons, including a senior government official, were injured on February 18 when two suicide bombers attacked the Khyber House, office-cum-residence of Khyber Agency’s political
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Four Security Force personnel and one civilian were killed while eight persons, including a senior government official, were injured on February 18 when two suicide bombers attacked the Khyber House, office-cum-residence of Khyber Agency’s political agent in the Cantonment area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. Assistant Political Agent (APA) Landikotal, Khalid Mumtaz Kundi, also sustained injuries. “One of the suicide bombers blew himself up at the offices of the telephone operator and control room and of the political agent while another detonated explosives strapped to his body inside the courtroom,” Shafqat Malik, the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police and head of the bomb disposal unit (BDU), said.
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February - 18 
In a sectarian attack, the Lahore General Hospital Ophthalmology Department head Professor Dr Ali Haider and his son were shot dead by two unidentified assailants in the Gulberg area of Lahore city (Lahore District), the provincial capital of Punjab,
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In a sectarian attack, the Lahore General Hospital Ophthalmology Department head Professor Dr Ali Haider and his son were shot dead by two unidentified assailants in the Gulberg area of Lahore city (Lahore District), the provincial capital of Punjab, on February 18, reports Daily Times.
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February - 18 
Two dead bodies, identified as Maqbool Baloch and Akhter Rind, were found from the bushes near Northern Bypass within the limits of Sarjani Police Station
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Two dead bodies, identified as Maqbool Baloch and Akhter Rind, were found from the bushes near Northern Bypass within the limits of Sarjani Police Station
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February - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a head constable of the Special Brach at Akakhel area of Gar village in the limits of Zaida Police Station in Swabi District. The sources said that Arshad Iqbal was heading to office on his motorbike when the attacke
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a head constable of the Special Brach at Akakhel area of Gar village in the limits of Zaida Police Station in Swabi District. The sources said that Arshad Iqbal was heading to office on his motorbike when the attackers sprayed him with bullets at Akakhel, killing him on the spot.
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February - 18 
Unidentified militants blew up three electricity towers in Kohlu town (Kohlu District), reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants blew up three electricity towers in Kohlu town (Kohlu District), reports Daily Times.
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February - 18 
Unidentified militants on February 18 attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying military equipment bound for NATO operations in Afghanistan, killing two persons, in Landi Kotal town in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), rep
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Unidentified militants on February 18 attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying military equipment bound for NATO operations in Afghanistan, killing two persons, in Landi Kotal town in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. The convoy of some 25 vehicles came under attack after it got stuck in a traffic jam in Landi Kotal town. “At least three unidentified gunmen opened fire on the convoy, killing a driver and his helper and damaging two vehicles,” senior local administration official Shakil Burki said.
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February - 18 
Major political parties on February 18 finally endorsed a deal to form an election Government under the leadership of sitting Chief Justice and to hold Constituent Assembly (CA) polls by mid-June, reports Myrepublica.com. Top leaders of Unified Commu
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Major political parties on February 18 finally endorsed a deal to form an election Government under the leadership of sitting Chief Justice and to hold Constituent Assembly (CA) polls by mid-June, reports Myrepublica.com. Top leaders of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) along with key leaders from their respective parties reached the agreement to this effect in Kathmandu. The parties also agreed to hold the elections of local bodies by mid-April.
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February - 18 
The cross-party task force formed to finalize the details of a package deal on holding fresh CA election has suggested on February 18 that election be held on June 5, 2013, reports Nepalnews.com.
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The cross-party task force formed to finalize the details of a package deal on holding fresh CA election has suggested on February 18 that election be held on June 5, 2013, reports Nepalnews.com.
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February - 18 
At least five Awami League (AL) cadres were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres attacked a local office of the ruling party in Binodpur town of Rajshahi District on February 18, reports The Daily S
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At least five Awami League (AL) cadres were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres attacked a local office of the ruling party in Binodpur town of Rajshahi District on February 18, reports The Daily Star. Police said the armed attackers numbering between 20 and 25 also set ablaze the office in the town. In retaliation, the ruling party cadres vandalised a dormitory of ICS in the area
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February - 18 
At least three people were killed and 150 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured across the country during February 18 country-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by the JeI-ICS, reports New
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At least three people were killed and 150 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured across the country during February 18 country-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by the JeI-ICS, reports New Age.
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February - 18 
At least three people were killed and 150 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured across the country during February 18 country-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by the JeI-ICS, reports New
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At least three people were killed and 150 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured across the country during February 18 country-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) called by the JeI-ICS, reports New Age. In the Dhaka city, one Mohammad Ikbal (35) died at Badda. In Comilla District, ICS cadre Md Ibrahim (28) was shot dead in Police firing at Chouddagram. In Cox’s Bazar District, a patient, Hafiz Abdur Rahman died as the microbus carrying him came under attack of JeI-ICS cadres on way to a hospital. The Police arrested about 100 JeI-ICS cadres during the hartal hours. Further, the countrywide hartal called by JeI-ICS got little response from the masses on February 18 as almost all businesses, offices and educational institutions went on with regular routine. Responding to the call of Shahbagh protesters, Dhaka city residents defied the hartal as they went to their offices in the morning. Buses operated on roads. Banks and shipping malls also remained open.
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February - 18 
The countrywide hartal called by JeI-ICS got little response from the masses on February 18 as almost all businesses, offices and educational institutions went on with regular routine. Responding to the call of Shahbagh protesters, Dhaka city residen
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The countrywide hartal called by JeI-ICS got little response from the masses on February 18 as almost all businesses, offices and educational institutions went on with regular routine. Responding to the call of Shahbagh protesters, Dhaka city residents defied the hartal as they went to their offices in the morning. Buses operated on roads. Banks and shipping malls also remained open.
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February - 18 
European Union (EU) on February 18 decided to support the US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the forthcoming UNHCR in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror. The document, which was adopted by the EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the capital of Belg
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European Union (EU) on February 18 decided to support the US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the forthcoming UNHCR in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror. The document, which was adopted by the EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the capital of Belgium reads that, “the EU will also support efforts aimed at keeping the issues of accountability and reconciliation as well as the current human rights situation in Sri Lanka on the agenda of the Human Rights Council.”
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February - 18 
Fresh questions have been raised over Sri Lanka's armed forces conduct during the final stages of the operation against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels after new photographs emerged claiming that the 12-year-old Balachandran Prabha
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Fresh questions have been raised over Sri Lanka's armed forces conduct during the final stages of the operation against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels after new photographs emerged claiming that the 12-year-old Balachandran Prabhakaran son of the LTTE’s leader Villupillai Prabhakaran was summarily executed, reports Times of India on February 19. One of the photos shows the boy sitting in a bunker, alive and unharmed, apparently in the custody of Sri Lankan troops. Another picture which was taken a few hours later shows the boy's body lying on the ground, his chest pierced by bullets. The images were taken in May 2009 at the end of the Sri Lankan Government's operation to crush the LTTE. A forensic pathologist who examined the images said the boy was shot five times in the chest. Furthermore, propellant burns around the wound suggest he was shot at very close range.
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February - 18 
International terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna on February 18 said that all three pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factions have started lobbying ahead of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) sessions in Geneva in Marc
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International terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna on February 18 said that all three pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factions have started lobbying ahead of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) sessions in Geneva in March, reports Daily News. Gunaratna said the three factions are the Tamil Eelam People’s Assembly led by Perinpanayagam Sivaparan alias Nediyawan in Norway, the Global Tamil Forum led by Father S J Emmanuel in London and the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam led by V Rudrakumaran in New York. He said trained LTTE cadre Nediyawan, who succeeded slain LTTE chief Vellupillai Prabhakaran, is leading the charge. Operating through the Tamil Coordinating Committee Switzerland, Nediyawan has instructed supporters to gather before the UN Office in Geneva on March 4. Since the Swiss do not regard the LTTE as a terrorist group, he instructed them to fly the LTTE flag. Some LTTE cadres and propagandists like Father Emmanuel are likely to visit primarily to thank the Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), especially Human Rights NGOs, either LTTE fronts or funded by the LTTE for their participation and hard work.
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February - 18 
Sri Lanka Ministry of Land and Land Development on February 18 said that it will resolve the dispute arisen due to the occupation of civilian lands for military establishments immediately, reports Colombo Page. The Ministry has started a study on the
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Sri Lanka Ministry of Land and Land Development on February 18 said that it will resolve the dispute arisen due to the occupation of civilian lands for military establishments immediately, reports Colombo Page. The Ministry has started a study on the land in the High Security Zones (HSZ) of Northern and Eastern Provinces. The civilians who resided in the lands now taken under HSZ have been asked to submit their proof to the ownership of lands to the Divisional Secretaries of the area. The Ministry said that the land that is needed to be retained will be acquired and the owners will be compensated. The Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) has recommended the Government to review the existing HSZs, as well as small extents of private land currently utilized for security purposes, with a view to release more land while keeping national security needs in perspective. It recommended provision of alternate lands and or payment of compensation within a specific time frame if the Government occupied lands cannot be released to the owners.
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February - 19 
A 55-year-old woman, identified as Harjeet Kaur, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at New Delhi for allegedly smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 490,000 by concealing it in shin pads worn by her o
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A 55-year-old woman, identified as Harjeet Kaur, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at New Delhi for allegedly smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 490,000 by concealing it in shin pads worn by her on February 16, reports The Times of India. She arrived from Bangkok by a Thai Airways International flight. A Delhi court handed sent her into the custody of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 19. Besides her, Amrik Singh, a resident of Thailand who had allegedly handed her the FICN to be taken to India, has also been booked in the case.
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February - 19 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambari Tiria (26), allegedly involved in the killing of a forest department official, surrendered before the Police in Dhenkanal District of Odisha, on February 19, reports Th
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambari Tiria (26), allegedly involved in the killing of a forest department official, surrendered before the Police in Dhenkanal District of Odisha, on February 19, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police (SP), Manoranjan Mohanty, said “Accompanied by her husband and baby, Tiria surrendered before the Police. Her case will be recommended for due compensation under the State Government's Maoist surrender policy."
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February - 19 
Alleging that the Government has been scheming to exterminate young and future generations of the Nation by importing/smuggling drugs into the State so as to keep it under perpetual alien rule, the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party
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Alleging that the Government has been scheming to exterminate young and future generations of the Nation by importing/smuggling drugs into the State so as to keep it under perpetual alien rule, the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has declared that it would not forgive any drug smuggler.
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February - 19 
Barely four weeks after calling off its public blockade, the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has again threatened to resume the public blockade with effect from mid-night of February 24 on the ground that the Government of India has failed to hono
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Barely four weeks after calling off its public blockade, the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has again threatened to resume the public blockade with effect from mid-night of February 24 on the ground that the Government of India has failed to honour its assurance. The blockade, according to the KSDC, was suspended on January 27 at 7 pm following assurance from the Government of India that political dialogue with KSDC and Kuki militants under Suspension of Operation (SoO) on the issue of Kuki State will start in the first or second week of February. Assurance after assurance, promise after promise, made by the Government without any concrete evidence only expose their lackadaisical attitude on the aspirations of the Kukis for a separate Kuki Statehood within the parameters of the Indian Constitution, alleged the KSDC in a statement signed by S George Guite.
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February - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said that the Government was working on the issue of providing honorarium and security cover to Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members. He said that comprehensive project f
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said that the Government was working on the issue of providing honorarium and security cover to Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members. He said that comprehensive project for construction of Panchayat Houses in the State has been launched and is in progress on fast track.
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February - 19 
Delhi Police's Cyber Crime cell launched an awareness and safety campaign aimed at curbing rampant increase in cyber crimes, especially among minors, The Times of India reports on February 20. According to the Delhi Police, 245 cases of fake profile
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Delhi Police's Cyber Crime cell launched an awareness and safety campaign aimed at curbing rampant increase in cyber crimes, especially among minors, The Times of India reports on February 20. According to the Delhi Police, 245 cases of fake profile and 51 of defamation were filed in the year 2012 with majority of the victims being minors.
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February - 19 
Five labourers, who were working in a road construction at Dampa Tiger Reserve on the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border under Mamit District on February 19, were abducted by armed militants, reports Times of India. Militants have demanded INR 10 mill
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Five labourers, who were working in a road construction at Dampa Tiger Reserve on the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border under Mamit District on February 19, were abducted by armed militants, reports Times of India. Militants have demanded INR 10 million as ransom for their release. While the state police said the abductors were National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Young Mizo Association (YMA) leaders of West Phaileng said the abductors were a group of Brus (Reang tribesman), who called themselves Western National Development Liberation Front of Mizoram (WNDLFM).
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February - 19 
Huge cache of arms, ammunitions and local made explosives were seized by Police in Molongkimong Village, Mokokchung District during a routine patrolling/ frisking on February 15 around 8.30 am, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. One AK 56 rifle wi
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Huge cache of arms, ammunitions and local made explosives were seized by Police in Molongkimong Village, Mokokchung District during a routine patrolling/ frisking on February 15 around 8.30 am, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. One AK 56 rifle with 49 live rounds and two magazines; one.22 Pistol (Italian); one.22 Pistol (USA); 17 live rounds of 7.65; 23 live rounds of 9mm pistol and 56 pieces of local made explosives (suspected gelatin sticks). Altogether 55 persons were arrested and interrogated. After proper interrogation 53 persons were booked under 107 CrPC and released while two main accused-- Purneken (37) and Imkongkumzuk (32) both hailing from Molongkimong Village were detained for further investigation.
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February - 19 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Raja group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF), from Imphal barrage in Oinam on February 19 morning. The arrested persons have been identified as Heibokmayum Rafi
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Raja group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF), from Imphal barrage in Oinam on February 19 morning. The arrested persons have been identified as Heibokmayum Rafijuddin alias Abo and Muhammad Intiyas (22).
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February - 19 
Kashmir High Court Bar Association has claimed that 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru had turned down the offer of defending him by the Association, reports The Hindu on February 20. President of the Association Zaffar Qureishi
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Kashmir High Court Bar Association has claimed that 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru had turned down the offer of defending him by the Association, reports The Hindu on February 20. President of the Association Zaffar Qureishi said, “We followed every possible legal procedure to save Mohammad Afzal Guru’s life. We also offered him free legal services to plead his case during our visit to Tihar Jail but he refused, saying that he had a Supreme Court counsel as his attorney.”
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February - 19 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on February 19, has asked the Government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on ‘detai
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on February 19, has asked the Government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on ‘detained’ Nagaland home minister Imkong L. Imchen, reports Kanglaonline. Imchen was detained after huge cash along with a cache of arms and ammunitions was found from his vehicle on February 18. “The government should reply to the queries of NSCN-K before the polling day, less NSA should be made irrelevant from Nagaland state and henceforth, any NSCN-K cadre arrested with arms should not be booked under NSA,” the NSCN-K said.
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February - 19 
Police arrested five armed men from the Deberapar area under Mariani Police Station in Jorhat District, reports Times of India. The arrested were identified as Asang Injeng, Mireng Injeng, Tussung Injeng, Chened Ayer and Aleng Longkumar. Police recov
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Police arrested five armed men from the Deberapar area under Mariani Police Station in Jorhat District, reports Times of India. The arrested were identified as Asang Injeng, Mireng Injeng, Tussung Injeng, Chened Ayer and Aleng Longkumar. Police recovered two pistols, 13 rounds of live ammunition and cash worth INR 35,000 from them. "We arrested the five at Deberapar Chariali at around 12.30 am on Tuesday. They were travelling from Mokokchung to Chairmanbasti in Nagaland,'' officer-in-charge of Mariani Police Station Padma Kanta Das said.
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February - 19 
Restrictions were imposed on the assembly of people in Srinagar (District) city in wake of three day protests and strike called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Restrictions were imposed on the assembly of people in Srinagar (District) city in wake of three day protests and strike called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 19 
Special branch Dimapur, on February 19, arrested a person with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 7,27,500 at Ghorapatty, Dimapur. The accused was identified as Sharafat Ali (32) of Nagoan, Assam. Sharafat was caught at around 12 noon while
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Special branch Dimapur, on February 19, arrested a person with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 7,27,500 at Ghorapatty, Dimapur. The accused was identified as Sharafat Ali (32) of Nagoan, Assam. Sharafat was caught at around 12 noon while attempting to exchange the fake currency in exchange for genuine INR 500,000. Deputy Superintendant of Police, special branch, Israel Xuivi told media persons that the accused was suspected to be involved in the circulation fake currency for a long time.
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February - 19 
State Chief Minister Gogoi on February 19 accompanied by Home Secretary, GD Tripathi visited Goalpara District to take stock of the law and order situation and to meet the camp inmates who were affected by poll-related violence in Rabha Hasong areas,
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State Chief Minister Gogoi on February 19 accompanied by Home Secretary, GD Tripathi visited Goalpara District to take stock of the law and order situation and to meet the camp inmates who were affected by poll-related violence in Rabha Hasong areas, reports The Sentinel.CM, Gogoi assured them that the Government would provide necessary protection and rehabilitate them soon. Altogether 434 houses were fully gutted in Matia and 165 in Balijana revenue circles of the District.
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February - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier on February 19 traced and seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FCIN) in Sasani under Kaliachak Police Station of Malda District. BSF had seized FICN under the denomination of 12 not
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The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier on February 19 traced and seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FCIN) in Sasani under Kaliachak Police Station of Malda District. BSF had seized FICN under the denomination of 12 notes of INR 1000 and 76 notes of INR 500 to a total INR 50,000, reports indiablooms.com. A case has been registered under Police Station of Kaliachak for further investigation and prosecution.
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February - 19 
The Karnataka Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in forests in Kodagu District and Kerala boundary suspecting the presence of a team of six Naxals (Left-Wing Extremists), chief of the ANF Alok Kumar said in Madikeri on February 19, re
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The Karnataka Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in forests in Kodagu District and Kerala boundary suspecting the presence of a team of six Naxals (Left-Wing Extremists), chief of the ANF Alok Kumar said in Madikeri on February 19, reports The Hindu. He told presspersons that the search was being undertaken with the support of Kerala Police. The Naxal team, led by Jayanna and Sundari, were said to be present in the forests bordering Kodagu and Kerala and they could be anywhere in the Mundrot, Katharakadu and Udumbe areas in the forests.
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February - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade was found inside a kitchen garden on Imphal river bank at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal East District at about 8.30 am on February 19.
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The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade was found inside a kitchen garden on Imphal river bank at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal East District at about 8.30 am on February 19.
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February - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Mukamchera, deployed in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Indian arms smuggler identified as Dilwart Sangma (27) on February 19. He was arrested while he was trying to enter i
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Mukamchera, deployed in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Indian arms smuggler identified as Dilwart Sangma (27) on February 19. He was arrested while he was trying to enter into Bangladesh from India. During the search, BSF sleuths recovered one revolver besides other items.
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February - 19 
The Times of India reports on February 20 that the Manipur government has denied appointment to Thounoujam Brinda, the daughter-in-law of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Rajkumar Meghen, in Manipur Police Service (MPS) even after she
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The Times of India reports on February 20 that the Manipur government has denied appointment to Thounoujam Brinda, the daughter-in-law of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Rajkumar Meghen, in Manipur Police Service (MPS) even after she cleared the test. The Government alleged that there was an FIR against her for being sympathetic towards the outfit.
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February - 19 
Three tribals were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Lakkavaram forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on February 19, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Maoi
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Three tribals were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Lakkavaram forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on February 19, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Maoists called for a “panchayat” (village level meeting) between the warring villagers belonging to Bhagata and Kondu tribes of Saagulu village in the afternoon. The armed militia members of CPI-Maoist conducted the meeting where a senior leader Jambri was reportedly present. During the meeting, the Maoists beat up a man from Bhagata community which was strongly protested by his group. After heated arguments between the villagers and the Maoists, the villagers rained stones on the Maoists who fired back, killing three villagers.
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February - 19 
A glance at the chronology and timeline of anti-State violence, sectarian killings, tribal shootings, ethnicity and terrorism etc in Balochistan during the last 10 years reveals at least 112 major incidents have rocked this province since June 8, 200
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A glance at the chronology and timeline of anti-State violence, sectarian killings, tribal shootings, ethnicity and terrorism etc in Balochistan during the last 10 years reveals at least 112 major incidents have rocked this province since June 8, 2003, the day when some 11 Hazara Shia Police trainees were shot dead at Sariab Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, The News reported on February 20. While many residents of Balochistan have lost lives after their vehicles had unfortunately hit land mines since 2003, even schools, hospitals, mosques and courts have not been spared by merciless terrorists.
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February - 19 
A labourer, Ghulam Rasool Jalbani, was shot dead on the Ayub Goth Road of Karachi.
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A labourer, Ghulam Rasool Jalbani, was shot dead on the Ayub Goth Road of Karachi.
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February - 19 
A Police constable, Azmat Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on a Police check-post at Gulo Dheri in the limits of Charssada Police Station in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 19, reports Daily Times.
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A Police constable, Azmat Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on a Police check-post at Gulo Dheri in the limits of Charssada Police Station in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 19, reports Daily Times.
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February - 19 
A senior ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, was arrested by Afghan intelligence personnel from an unspecified area along Af-Pak border when he was trying to cross into Pakistan border from Nangrahar province of Af
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A senior ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, was arrested by Afghan intelligence personnel from an unspecified area along Af-Pak border when he was trying to cross into Pakistan border from Nangrahar province of Afghanistan on February 19, reports Dawn. Reports from Afghanistan said Afghan intelligence agencies had captured Maulvi Faqir, who was deputy to TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud until 2011, and his four aides. A Pakistani security official said: “This is big news. We are reasonably sure that reports of his arrest are correct but unless the Afghans officially confirm it we would not like to say anything publicly on this. Another security official said the reports of the capture of one of the most senior TTP figures in Afghanistan were true.
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February - 19 
A vehicle carrying NATO supplies to Afghanistan was partially damaged when a bomb planted at a roadside went off at Teddy Bazaar in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 19, reports Th
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A vehicle carrying NATO supplies to Afghanistan was partially damaged when a bomb planted at a roadside went off at Teddy Bazaar in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 19, reports The Express Tribune. Another bomb planted nearby was successfully defused by the bomb disposal squad (BDS). Following the incident, Khasadar personnel reached the site and launched a search operation during which they found another bomb weighing eight kilogrammes.
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February - 19 
Aijaz Sidduiqi (60), a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supporter, was shot dead in the K-Area of Landhi 36-B.
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Aijaz Sidduiqi (60), a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supporter, was shot dead in the K-Area of Landhi 36-B.
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February - 19 
Assistant Political Agent of Landi Kotal (Khyber Agency, FATA), Khalid Mumtaz Kundi, who was injured in the February 18’s twin suicide blasts on Khyber House in Peshawar, succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to seven. Sources said that t
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Assistant Political Agent of Landi Kotal (Khyber Agency, FATA), Khalid Mumtaz Kundi, who was injured in the February 18’s twin suicide blasts on Khyber House in Peshawar, succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to seven. Sources said that the APA had received multiple injuries in the suicide bombings. He was hit directly when a suicide bomber detonated his vest, sources added. Six people including four personnel of Levies Force were killed in the twin suicide blasts in Khyber House, the office of political agent of Khyber Agency situated on Bara Road in Peshawar.
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February - 19 
At least 10 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 19, reports The News. Ashad Pervez (50) was shot dead while Kashif was injured near the Bhains Colony in the Shah Latif P
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At least 10 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 19, reports The News. Ashad Pervez (50) was shot dead while Kashif was injured near the Bhains Colony in the Shah Latif Police Limits.
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February - 19 
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on February 19 that Hazara-dominated areas in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan should be given the status of “red zone” to ensure security of the community, reports Daily Time
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on February 19 that Hazara-dominated areas in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan should be given the status of “red zone” to ensure security of the community, reports Daily Times. He said, “The localities in Quetta having population of ethnic Hazara Shia community would have to be declared as red zone in order to maintain security of the community”. He said that red zones of Islamabad and Lahore have been known for their containers and Police pickets, but security of people necessitated these arrangements. He said security measures would be taken for the protection of the Hazara community of Quetta on the lines of those taken in Islamabad.
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February - 19 
Four shopkeepers, three of them brothers, were sprayed with bullets and killed, while the same numbers of their colleagues were injured when armed men opened fire at a mobile phone market of Quaidabad.
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Four shopkeepers, three of them brothers, were sprayed with bullets and killed, while the same numbers of their colleagues were injured when armed men opened fire at a mobile phone market of Quaidabad.
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February - 19 
Frontier Corpse (FC) recovered two dead bodies from the outskirts of Khuzdar town.
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Frontier Corpse (FC) recovered two dead bodies from the outskirts of Khuzdar town.
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February - 19 
In the Nazimabad area, Asim Jaffrey, an MQM activist, was shot dead in the Gol Market of the Nazimabad Police Limits.
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In the Nazimabad area, Asim Jaffrey, an MQM activist, was shot dead in the Gol Market of the Nazimabad Police Limits.
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February - 19 
Innumerable NATO oil tankers have been torched during this decade-long period under review and various guest Chinese engineers have been shot dead. A good number of sitting chief ministers and ministers (like late Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Yousa
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Innumerable NATO oil tankers have been torched during this decade-long period under review and various guest Chinese engineers have been shot dead. A good number of sitting chief ministers and ministers (like late Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Yousaf, recently ousted Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani, still sitting Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi, Balochistan’s ex-provincial Finance Minister Asim Ali Kurd and the Punjab-born Balochistan Education Minister Shafiq Ahmed Khan etc) were also targeted with absolute ease.
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February - 19 
Levies personnel foiled an abducting bid and during exchange of firing one abductor were killed while three others were arrested in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District). According to reports, the abductors tried to abduct a person but on timely informatio
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Levies personnel foiled an abducting bid and during exchange of firing one abductor were killed while three others were arrested in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District). According to reports, the abductors tried to abduct a person but on timely information, Levies personnel reached the spot and foiled the bid.
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February - 19 
Levies personnel found two dead bodies in Ferozabad area of Khuzdar
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Levies personnel found two dead bodies in Ferozabad area of Khuzdar
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February - 19 
Pakistan Railways (PR) Police arrested three Afghan nationals, including Abdul Rehman, Abdul Samad and Abdul Jameel and recovered explosive devices from their possession after checking in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. Explosive materials in
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Pakistan Railways (PR) Police arrested three Afghan nationals, including Abdul Rehman, Abdul Samad and Abdul Jameel and recovered explosive devices from their possession after checking in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. Explosive materials including 50 anti-personnel mines, 30 detonators, 20 bombs, prima card cables and fake NIC cards of Pakistani origin were recovered from their possession, which would have been used in Quetta.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 19, killed four suspected militants and arrested seven others accused of killing Shias, including an alleged mastermind of a bomb attack that killed 89 persons in Hazara town of Quetta (Quetta District), the provinci
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 19, killed four suspected militants and arrested seven others accused of killing Shias, including an alleged mastermind of a bomb attack that killed 89 persons in Hazara town of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The operation was carried out on the outskirts of Quetta, where thousands of Shias are demanding Army protection and refusing to bury the victims of bomb attack on their ethnic Hazara community. “Those who were killed were high-profile target killers,” said Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani, adding that one of the masterminds of February 16 attack was among those in custody.
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February - 19 
Tauqeer Ashrafi was shot dead while Tariq was injured as both men were sitting on the streets of their own neighbourhood of Al-Khizra Society of Gulshan-e-Bihar. Investigators termed the murder of Tauqeer Ashrafi as a target killing and confirmed tha
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Tauqeer Ashrafi was shot dead while Tariq was injured as both men were sitting on the streets of their own neighbourhood of Al-Khizra Society of Gulshan-e-Bihar. Investigators termed the murder of Tauqeer Ashrafi as a target killing and confirmed that the victim was a member of the MQM’s Markazi Ulema Committee from Pakistan Bazaar.
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February - 19 
The Central Information Secretary of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), Aasia Ishaq, said on February 19 that Balochistan should immediately be handed over to army, while the Government should also resign, reports Daily Times. “The problems cannot be
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The Central Information Secretary of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), Aasia Ishaq, said on February 19 that Balochistan should immediately be handed over to army, while the Government should also resign, reports Daily Times. “The problems cannot be resolved through transfer of some administrative officials as the situation in the country has turned worst. If Government does not take notice of terrorism in Balochistan, then it will spread across the country,” she said in a statement. She said that APML Chief General (retd) Pervez Musharraf during his rule had taken effective steps against terrorists who could not get chance to rise after which people were feeling secure. The APML leader said: “Now the terrorists are committing heinous crimes without any fear due to inefficiency and ineffective policies of the present rulers.”
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February - 19 
The Lashkar-e-Jangvi (LeJ) warned the Government to immediately shift its under-trial militants from the high-security Anti Terrorism Force (ATF) Jail in Quetta, Cantonment to the Central Jail Hudda in the Quetta or get ready to face yet another suic
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The Lashkar-e-Jangvi (LeJ) warned the Government to immediately shift its under-trial militants from the high-security Anti Terrorism Force (ATF) Jail in Quetta, Cantonment to the Central Jail Hudda in the Quetta or get ready to face yet another suicide assault by its Fidayeen attackers – this time targeting the ATF prison, reports The News. According to well-placed circles in the security establishment, the threat was hurled by Abu Bakar Siddiq, the spokesman of the LeJ’s Balochistan chapter in phone calls he had made after the February 16 Hazara town bomb blast in Quetta which killed 84 Shia Hazaras. The ATF jail in Quetta, where those charged with involvement in terrorist activities are held, is notorious for severe tales of torture during interrogation. Most of the prisoners there are either Baloch nationalists or the LeJ militants. Of the 50-plus LeJ henchmen who are being tried in Quetta for their involvement in terrorist activities, over two dozen are being kept at the ATF jail. It is the same prison where the chief of the LeJ’s Balochistan chapter Usman Kurd and his second-in-command Dawood Badini were being kept till January 18, 2008. The spokesman further said, “The Mujahideen of the LeJ will continue to kill Shias regardless of the imposition of the Governor’s rule or the deployment of the Army. We will protect the honor of Islamic Caliphs by sacrificing each and every one of us. The February 16 Fidayeen attack by a vehicle bomber was the second one in the Shia dominated area since the beginning of 2013. Let me inform the Shia Hazaras that we have 20 more such vehicles which are packed with lethal explosives and ready to hit the enemy. We are only waiting for next orders from our leadership to hit our targets in Alamdar Road, Mehrabad and Hazara Town. We are neither afraid of the Governor’s Rule nor the Pakistan Army and we will continue to kill Shias Hazaras in their homes”.
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February - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Muhammad Naseem in Guldar Baghicha area of Chaman
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Muhammad Naseem in Guldar Baghicha area of Chaman
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February - 19 
While Shias were protesting across the city against the devastating Quetta blast, members of the community continued to fall victim to assassins. Syed Safdar Ali Kazmi (25), one of the people who had become to attend the sit-in at Star Gate, was on h
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While Shias were protesting across the city against the devastating Quetta blast, members of the community continued to fall victim to assassins. Syed Safdar Ali Kazmi (25), one of the people who had become to attend the sit-in at Star Gate, was on his way back home from the demonstration when unidentified assailants shot him dead.
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February - 19 
Normal life in Kathmandu Valley and across many parts of the country has been paralysed on February 19 (today) due to the day-long bandh (general strike) called by Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) against th
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Normal life in Kathmandu Valley and across many parts of the country has been paralysed on February 19 (today) due to the day-long bandh (general strike) called by Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) against the decision of four major political parties to form an 11-member election Government of ‘techocrats’ headed by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports Nepalnews.com. The streets and main market centers of capital Kathmandu wears an almost deserted look with most of the shops and businesses closed and vehicles (both public and private) staying off the road fearing attacks by bandh organisers. Similarly, educational institutions like schools and colleges are largely closed.
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February - 19 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 19 said that the Chief Justice was being entrusted with the leadership of the election Government based on a consensus among the political parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Referring to his meeting wit
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 19 said that the Chief Justice was being entrusted with the leadership of the election Government based on a consensus among the political parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Referring to his meeting with the Chief Justice earlier this morning, the Prime Minister said he found that the Chief Justice was willing to become the next Prime Minister. He said though the Chief Justice would become the Prime Minister, there will be an advisory committee of senior leaders above him. All the political parties have agreed to the CA elections in June, he said.
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February - 19 
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on February 19 said JeI is the enemy of the country's independence that has already been proved in their activities since birth of the state. "JeI has no right to carry out their politics as they are opponent to t
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Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on February 19 said JeI is the enemy of the country's independence that has already been proved in their activities since birth of the state. "JeI has no right to carry out their politics as they are opponent to the democracy," he said in Dhaka university campus. Expressing solidarity with the ongoing protest at Shahbag Square in Dhaka city, Hasanul Haq Inu said every generation has to create a new history for the progress of a nation. He urged the Government of banning JeI-ICS politics and ensures the trial of war criminals who committed crimes against humanity to fulfill the demand of the new generation.
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February - 19 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on February 20 called hartal (shut down) in all eight Districts of the Rajshahi Division protesting arrest of its Rajshahi city ameer (leader) Ataur Rahman in Dhaka on Febr
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on February 20 called hartal (shut down) in all eight Districts of the Rajshahi Division protesting arrest of its Rajshahi city ameer (leader) Ataur Rahman in Dhaka on February 19, reports The Daily Star. Barring a few incidents of violence in three Districts, the daylong hartal enforced by JeI-ICS cadres passed off largely disregarded in Rajshahi Division. People of Bogra, Natore, Naogaon, Joypurhat and Sirajganj Districts rejected the hartal while it ended amid a few stray incidents of violence in Rajshahi, Pabna and Chapainawabganj Districts. In Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS cadres blasted five hand bombs during a clash with Police. At least 12 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from the city.
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February - 19 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Rajshahi city unit ameer (leader) of JeI Ataur Rahman from Kalyanpur bus stand in the Dhaka city on February 19, reports UNB Connect. Acting on secret information, a RAB team conducted a raid at the bus stand and
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Rajshahi city unit ameer (leader) of JeI Ataur Rahman from Kalyanpur bus stand in the Dhaka city on February 19, reports UNB Connect. Acting on secret information, a RAB team conducted a raid at the bus stand and arrested Ataur Rahman when he reached Dhaka from Rajshahi city by a bus. They seized 20 handmade bombs and 12 jihadi (religious) books were seized from his procession. RAB said he was arrested in connection with torching of AL office in Rajshahi city.
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February - 19 
Sri Lanka on February 19 flatly rejected the latest documentary by a British channel that is featuring a new set of images of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son in the final battle, reports Colombo Page. The military rejected Britain
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Sri Lanka on February 19 flatly rejected the latest documentary by a British channel that is featuring a new set of images of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son in the final battle, reports Colombo Page. The military rejected Britain's Channel 4 documentary titled ‘No War Zone - the killing fields of Sri Lanka’ to be aired in Geneva at the next session of the UNHRC scheduled to begin later this month as "concocted lies, half-truths and speculations" to embarrass the country at the summit.
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February - 20 
An unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dokapara under Lakhipur police station of Goalpara district on February 20, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered a 7.65mm US
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An unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dokapara under Lakhipur police station of Goalpara district on February 20, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered a 7.65mm US-made pistol, two magazines, seven rounds of ammunition, letter heads of GNLA and a bike from the victim, a police source in Lakhipur said.
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February - 20 
Assam Rifles troopers arrested a senior functionary of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘colonel’, Supo Meren from Hevito battalion located in New Chungtia in Mokokchung District, along with INR 280,0
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Assam Rifles troopers arrested a senior functionary of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘colonel’, Supo Meren from Hevito battalion located in New Chungtia in Mokokchung District, along with INR 280,000 in cash, reports Nagaland Post on February 21.
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February - 20 
Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on February 20 said that the execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was for political gains, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on February 20 said that the execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was for political gains, reports Greater Kashmir.
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February - 20 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 20 reviewed the security measures along the 7,500-km coastline put in place after the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror strikes in Mumbai (Maharashtra), and asked the Coast Guard to hold joint exercises soon w
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 20 reviewed the security measures along the 7,500-km coastline put in place after the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror strikes in Mumbai (Maharashtra), and asked the Coast Guard to hold joint exercises soon with Maharashtra and Gujarat Marine Police forces, according to Indian Express. At a meeting attended among others by Navy Chief Admiral D. K. Joshi, Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma and senior Coast Guard officers, Antony acknowledged that the setting up of the 46 coastal security radars would help in the monitoring of maritime traffic close to the Indian coast and improve security. The radar chain includes 36 on the mainland and 10 in the island territories under the Phase I of the project and is slated to be completed by March, 2013. Antony also asked the officers to expedite the Phase-II of coastal security initiatives, which would “translate into a robust and gap-free” maritime awareness for the nation. The Defence Minister was appreciative of the joint exercises undertaken by the Coast Guard with other maritime agencies.
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February - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Battalion Headquarter of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Luwangsangbam in Imphal East District in the morning of February 20. However, no one was injured duri
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Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Battalion Headquarter of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Luwangsangbam in Imphal East District in the morning of February 20. However, no one was injured during the explosion, Police said. The United nation Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed that the explosion was triggered by a demolition team of its Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA).
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February - 20 
Principal Sessions Judge Kathua, M K Hanjura on February 20 acquitted one Gaya, an alleged guide of militants, and issued general arrest warrant against two Pakistani militants, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the prosecution case, on April 23,
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Principal Sessions Judge Kathua, M K Hanjura on February 20 acquitted one Gaya, an alleged guide of militants, and issued general arrest warrant against two Pakistani militants, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the prosecution case, on April 23, 2005, Police recovered arms and ammunition and further investigations had revealed that two persons, identified as Gaya and Qasim Din, had acted as guides of the militants, identified as Abu Tallah and Ab Farman. Qasim Din died soon after completion of investigation and subsequently proceedings were dropped against him. While pronouncing the judgement, the Court said, “Under these circumstances when the witnesses have shaken very foundation of the prosecution case and demolished the prosecution structure, the prosecution case straight way merits the acquittal of the accused.”
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs), during a routine check at Sampurre area under Kiphire District, one Tangthusenju Sangtam, allegedly a Naga People’s Front (NPF) worker, with INR 150,000.This was stated in press release by PRO.
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Security Forces (SFs), during a routine check at Sampurre area under Kiphire District, one Tangthusenju Sangtam, allegedly a Naga People’s Front (NPF) worker, with INR 150,000.This was stated in press release by PRO.
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February - 20 
SFs intercepted a Maruti Gypsy (NL-03- 0483) in Shamatore in Tuensang District and INR 403000 was recovered in cash from the occupants namely M. Shophu, M Kilungba, Yimto, Toshi and Akhangla, PRO stated.
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SFs intercepted a Maruti Gypsy (NL-03- 0483) in Shamatore in Tuensang District and INR 403000 was recovered in cash from the occupants namely M. Shophu, M Kilungba, Yimto, Toshi and Akhangla, PRO stated.
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February - 20 
The Hindu reports that a bomb blast close to Dimapur railway station in poll-bound Nagaland killed one person on in the morning of February 20, Police said. Pradeep Thapa was going on his bike near the station when the bomb planted on the roadside su
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The Hindu reports that a bomb blast close to Dimapur railway station in poll-bound Nagaland killed one person on in the morning of February 20, Police said. Pradeep Thapa was going on his bike near the station when the bomb planted on the roadside suddenly went off killing him on the spot at 8 a.m. Police is trying to find out those behind the incident.
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February - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a chargesheet against 12 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bangalore (Karnataka) NIA special court, reports The Times of India. Eleven of the 12 men were among the 15 arrested in late
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a chargesheet against 12 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bangalore (Karnataka) NIA special court, reports The Times of India. Eleven of the 12 men were among the 15 arrested in late September 2012 for allegedly planning to kill select targets, including prominent personalities. The 12 militants have been charged under Sections 120 B read with 153 A (criminal conspiracy), 399 (preparing to commit dacoity), 18 read with 10, 13, 17 and 38 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967, and Section 3 read with 25 of the Arms Act 1959. Those charged are Shoaib Ahmed Mirza, Abdul Hakeem Jamadar, Riyaz Ahmed Byahatti, Mohammad Akram, Ubedullah Bahadur, Wahid Hussain Kanakyanavar, Zafar Iqbal Sholapur, Mohammad Sadiq Lashkar, Mehboob Bagalkote, Zakir alias Ustad, Obaid-UrRehman and Nayeem Siddique. Of the 15, Zakir is absconding. However, Ajaz Ahmed Mirza, 25, a junior research scientist in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Mati-ur-Rahman Siddiqui, working with an English daily in Bangalore, are two of the 15 arrested who have not been charged. Bangalore Police said a supplementary chargesheet will be filed by the NIA in another fortnight against the rest of the accused.
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February - 20 
The Police Forces of the States of the North East region have decided to launch coordinated efforts to check the Maoist rebels from establishing strong roots in the region, reports The Assam Tribune. The forces are also of the view that the peace tal
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The Police Forces of the States of the North East region have decided to launch coordinated efforts to check the Maoist rebels from establishing strong roots in the region, reports The Assam Tribune. The forces are also of the view that the peace talks with the militant groups, which have already signed cease- fire agreements, should be expedited. A meeting of the heads of the Police Forces of the North East States, convened by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which concluded in Gangtok in Sikkim on February 20, discussed in detail the efforts by the Maoist rebels to establish roots in the North East region and observed that there is need for formulating strategies to check the growth of the Maoists and all the States decided to launch coordinated efforts in this regard. The meeting observed that though the militant groups have weakened in 2011 and 2012, in recent times, the level of violence has gone up, which is a matter of serious concern.
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February - 20 
Three day general shutdown called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) starting February 20 evoked mixed response on the first day, however, no reports of any significant clash or demonstration were reported,
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Three day general shutdown called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) starting February 20 evoked mixed response on the first day, however, no reports of any significant clash or demonstration were reported, The Hindu reports on February 21. Minor clashes between groups of youngsters and the Police were reported from Muran Chowk Pulwama (District) city and Gagren Shopian, besides Saraf Kadal and Rawalpora in Srinagar (Srinagar District). Nobody was reportedly injured
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February - 20 
Two hundred twenty four tribals deserted the Narayanpatna-based Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, in Koraput District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times of India
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Two hundred twenty four tribals deserted the Narayanpatna-based Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, in Koraput District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times of India, on February 21. While 111 villagers from Jakapani, Mankidi and Pachingi quit the organization on February 19, 113 from Podapadar, including four persons wanted for their involvement in Maoist offensives, followed suit on February 20. A CMAS activist, Subana Nachika of Jokopani, said "We got nothing as CMAS activists. Development of the village took a backseat and we were under Police scanner on the suspicion of being Maoist supporters." He along with other villagers met Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) GS Dev Dutta Singh and Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Kumar, on February 19. Commenting on the matter, the SP said "We will ensure that the villagers who have quit CMAS live with dignity and development activities reach the villages." The DIG refuting the allegations that the villagers are being pressurized by Police to snap ties with CMAS, said "Tribals deserting the CMAS has now become a movement in the area. They are voluntarily approaching the administration and will be helped in every manner." Over 500 villagers have deserted CMAS since January 11, which had unleashed a reign of terror in Narayanpatna block by forcibly occupying over 3,000 acre of non-tribal land.
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February - 20 
ULFA-ATF’ Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah has switched off his entire mobile and satellite phones and shifted to Skype, reports Times of India. This is the last bit of information intelligence agencies intercepted while eavesdropping on Baruah's convers
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ULFA-ATF’ Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah has switched off his entire mobile and satellite phones and shifted to Skype, reports Times of India. This is the last bit of information intelligence agencies intercepted while eavesdropping on Baruah's conversations about a week ago.
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February - 20 
United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified that it has been opposing the celebration of Zomi Nam Ni (Zomi National Day) at Sugnu, Chandel District to prevent further disintegration and division among the CHIKIM (Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribe) families.
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United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified that it has been opposing the celebration of Zomi Nam Ni (Zomi National Day) at Sugnu, Chandel District to prevent further disintegration and division among the CHIKIM (Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribe) families. Outright rejection by Zomi Revolutionary Organization/ Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRO/ZRA) leadership to either use the nomenclature ‘Zomi’ or ‘Kuki’ for all the CHIKIM families of Manipur are also, among others, the reasons that prompted UKLF to go against the proposed celebration of Zomi Nam Ni at Sugnu, Chandel District. A statement issued by information and publicity secretary of UKLF, JM Thadou recalled that when the United People’s Front (UPF) was formed in 2006, a suggestion was made to the ZRO/ZRA leadership to use ‘Zomi’ as a nomenclature for the CHIKIM families of the State if the term Kuki is so allergic to them which the ZRO/ZRA did not favour it. Again a proposal was made to them to adopt Kuki as a nomenclature which was also rejected.
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February - 20 
A dead body of a man was found from Maripur Road within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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A dead body of a man was found from Maripur Road within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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February - 20 
Another body packed in gunny bag was found from Jam Goth within the jurisdiction of Memon Goth Police Station.
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Another body packed in gunny bag was found from Jam Goth within the jurisdiction of Memon Goth Police Station.
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February - 20 
At least eight terrorists were killed in air strikes in Upper tehsil (revenue unit) of Orakzai Agency.
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At least eight terrorists were killed in air strikes in Upper tehsil (revenue unit) of Orakzai Agency.
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February - 20 
At least four persons, including an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 20, reports Daily Times. A PPP activist, identified as Bilal (
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At least four persons, including an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 20, reports Daily Times. A PPP activist, identified as Bilal (23), was found dead near Old Sabzi Mandi within the precincts of PIB Colony Police Station. The Police said that unidentified militants first abducted the victim and after torturing him, penetrated a bullet in his body
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February - 20 
Grandson of Gaddi Nasheen (caretaker) of Qambar Dargah was killed and 10 people, including Sain Hussain Shah, and another of his grandson were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion at a religious gathering at the Goth Ahmad Din Brohi area of
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Grandson of Gaddi Nasheen (caretaker) of Qambar Dargah was killed and 10 people, including Sain Hussain Shah, and another of his grandson were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion at a religious gathering at the Goth Ahmad Din Brohi area of Jacobabad District.
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February - 20 
Maavia Azam, a leader of Ahl-e-Sunnat-wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) was arrested in Jhang area (Jhang District) under the MPO.
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Maavia Azam, a leader of Ahl-e-Sunnat-wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) was arrested in Jhang area (Jhang District) under the MPO.
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February - 20 
Nine militants were killed and several others injured in shelling and bombing by military jets in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 20, reports Daily Times. Security sources said that three suspec
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Nine militants were killed and several others injured in shelling and bombing by military jets in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 20, reports Daily Times. Security sources said that three suspected militant hideouts were bombarded. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also destroyed in the operation.
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February - 20 
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on February 20 while stressing the dire need of inter-faith harmony in the country, urged leaders of all faiths and religions to stand united and strive for peace and security, reports The News. Addressing a confer
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Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on February 20 while stressing the dire need of inter-faith harmony in the country, urged leaders of all faiths and religions to stand united and strive for peace and security, reports The News. Addressing a conference organised by the Ministry of National Harmony aimed at creating greater understanding amongst people of different faiths, the PM referred to the recent incidents of terrorism in which a large number of people were killed and said “lets come out of this perpetual sense of fear that haunts us all, and where no place is safe anymore.” He referred to the Hazaras as brothers and patriotic Pakistanis and said the entire nation felt deeply saddened over the plight they underwent in the recent attacks. “There can be no justification for the murder of the innocent. How can we justify the killing of a child, women or a man who is trying to earn a living?” he regretted. He said no one should take law into their own hands as it creates lawlessness and chaos in the society. He said it was the responsibility of the government to ensure law and order and was also the obligation of every citizen to abide by the law and clearly understand his responsibilities and obligations.
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February - 20 
Senior Lashkar-e-Jangvi (LeJ) leader Ghulam Rasool was arrested on February 20 under the maintenance of public order (MPO) and shifted to the Bahawalnagar jail (Bahawalnagar District), reports The Express Tribune.
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Senior Lashkar-e-Jangvi (LeJ) leader Ghulam Rasool was arrested on February 20 under the maintenance of public order (MPO) and shifted to the Bahawalnagar jail (Bahawalnagar District), reports The Express Tribune.
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February - 20 
Sindh provincial authorities extended for three months the additional powers given to Rangers in the wake of targeted killings in the Karachi during the past month reports Central Asia Online. Authorities gave the Rangers additional powers last year,
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Sindh provincial authorities extended for three months the additional powers given to Rangers in the wake of targeted killings in the Karachi during the past month reports Central Asia Online. Authorities gave the Rangers additional powers last year, allowing them to control violence and make arrests. The Sindh Home Ministry issued the extension.
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February - 20 
The Law Enforcement personnel and Levies Force arrested 30 Afghan nationals under the Foreigners Act in Qilla Abdullah District on February 20, reports Daily Times. The Levies Force said that the Afghans were trying to enter Quetta (Quetta District),
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The Law Enforcement personnel and Levies Force arrested 30 Afghan nationals under the Foreigners Act in Qilla Abdullah District on February 20, reports Daily Times. The Levies Force said that the Afghans were trying to enter Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan without legal travelling documents. They were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for interrogation.
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February - 20 
The move came in wake of attacks on Hazara Shia in Balochistan for which the LeJ had claimed responsibility. The Supreme Court also took suo moto notice of the incident and asked the Federal Government to act against those responsible.
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The move came in wake of attacks on Hazara Shia in Balochistan for which the LeJ had claimed responsibility. The Supreme Court also took suo moto notice of the incident and asked the Federal Government to act against those responsible.
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February - 20 
The Pakistani Parliament on February 20 passed the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) enabling authorities to confiscate the assets of terrorists and their financiers. The bill requires Presidential approval to become law, reports Central Asia Online.
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The Pakistani Parliament on February 20 passed the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) enabling authorities to confiscate the assets of terrorists and their financiers. The bill requires Presidential approval to become law, reports Central Asia Online.
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February - 20 
Two passers-by were injured in a grenade attack on an area office of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Sector 5-A-3 area within the remit of the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station of North Karachi, reports Dawn.
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Two passers-by were injured in a grenade attack on an area office of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Sector 5-A-3 area within the remit of the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station of North Karachi, reports Dawn.
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February - 20 
Unidentified motorcycle borne assailants shot dead two persons, including a key commander of a former peace committee, Gul Muhammad Shah, on Bannu Road in Tank town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 20, reports Daily Times. Gul Muham
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Unidentified motorcycle borne assailants shot dead two persons, including a key commander of a former peace committee, Gul Muhammad Shah, on Bannu Road in Tank town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 20, reports Daily Times. Gul Muhammad Shah was killed on the spot while two other persons, identified as Muhammad Tariq and Zar Janan, sustained severe injuries. Later Muhammad Tariq succumbed to his injuries at hospital.
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February - 20 
A day after holding nationwide protests against plans to form a Chief Justice-led election Government, six leftist political parties, including the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist - Baidya), submitted a joint ‘objection l
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A day after holding nationwide protests against plans to form a Chief Justice-led election Government, six leftist political parties, including the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist - Baidya), submitted a joint ‘objection letter’ to President Ram Baran Yadav on February 20, reports Kantipuronline.com. The letter, submitted by the CPN (Unified), Matrika Yadav-led CPN (Maoist), Revolutionary Communist Party Nepal, Limbuwan National Council and Socialist Democratic Party, along with the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, said that the idea of a Chief Justice-led Government was “planted by foreign powers” and as such, it is a threat to national sovereignty. The President, in his capacity as protector of the constitution, should nullify such declarations, it further said.
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February - 20 
Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) with Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi to convince the latter to head the election Government on February
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Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) with Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi to convince the latter to head the election Government on February 20 ended inconclusively, reports Nepalnews.com. The leaders discussed at length the constitutional and political issues with Regmi surrounding their proposal for an election Government comprising of technocrats, but no agreement was reached as the Chief Justice asked the leaders to guarantee that all the political parties agreed to accept his leadership and cooperate in holding the election within the stipulated time. The top leaders are known to have become ready to make some changes in the draft on formation of new cabinet. They agreed to soften the 'conditions' after Regmi reportedly showed reluctance saying that he needed strong commitment from the parties to the elections before he would formally accept the offer.
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February - 20 
Odds are stacking against the possibility of forming an election Government under Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi with 21 fringe parties on February 20 opposing the move of the big four parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Twenty-one fringe parties he
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Odds are stacking against the possibility of forming an election Government under Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi with 21 fringe parties on February 20 opposing the move of the big four parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Twenty-one fringe parties held a meeting at the International Convention Centre and passed a three-point resolution saying that they would not support formation of any new Government that challenges the principle of separation of powers. The first reason is that leaders of the four are divided over certain issues and 21 fringe parties that represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) plus seven other political parties have protested the idea of an election Government. These parties have asked the stakeholders to seek resolution of current problems with the consent of all the parties that represented in the dissolved CA. The third demand of these parties is that there should be a package deal on election-related issues.
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February - 20 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 20 (today) said that the formation of the Government under the Chief Justice was the last alternative to conduct Constituent Assembly (CA) election, reports Kantipuronline.com. He also urged not to aggrava
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 20 (today) said that the formation of the Government under the Chief Justice was the last alternative to conduct Constituent Assembly (CA) election, reports Kantipuronline.com. He also urged not to aggravate the situation and lend their support for the elections.
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February - 20 
Top leaders of the four major political forces have decided to hold a joint meeting with Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on February 20 (today) after the latter declined to head an election Government under the ´various conditions´ put forth by the part
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Top leaders of the four major political forces have decided to hold a joint meeting with Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on February 20 (today) after the latter declined to head an election Government under the ´various conditions´ put forth by the parties, reports Myrepublica.com. A meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) held on February 19 decided to hold the meeting to allay his concerns after Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai briefed the four-party meeting about the reservations harbored by the Chief Justice.
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February - 20 
At least 30 persons were injured during a clash between the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and the ruling Awami League (AL) in Moheshpur town of the Jhenidah District on February 20, reports The Daily Star. Police and loc
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At least 30 persons were injured during a clash between the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and the ruling Awami League (AL) in Moheshpur town of the Jhenidah District on February 20, reports The Daily Star. Police and locals said JeI-ICS cadres blasted two bombs and set fire to some stalls at a book fair in the town during the clash. Immediately after the clash, law enforcers arrested 11 JeI-ICS cadres, raiding different areas of the town.
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February - 20 
JeI-ICS cadres on February 20 (today) enforced dawn-to-dusk hartal (shutdown) in Rajshahi Division protesting the arrest of Rajshahi city ameer of the party, reports The Independent. JeI's Rajshahi Division unit announced the shutdown on February 19
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JeI-ICS cadres on February 20 (today) enforced dawn-to-dusk hartal (shutdown) in Rajshahi Division protesting the arrest of Rajshahi city ameer of the party, reports The Independent. JeI's Rajshahi Division unit announced the shutdown on February 19 after members of RAB nabbed Ataur Rahman from Kalyanpur in the Dhaka city for his alleged involvement in AL office in the city.
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February - 20 
Police arrested five cadres of ICS for possession of a huge quantity of bomb-making materials and provocative leaflets in the Chittagong city of Chittagong District on February 20. The arrestees, all students, are identified as Abu Bakkar (27), Shami
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Police arrested five cadres of ICS for possession of a huge quantity of bomb-making materials and provocative leaflets in the Chittagong city of Chittagong District on February 20. The arrestees, all students, are identified as Abu Bakkar (27), Shamim (27), Mohammad Apel (25), Mohammad Rubel (25), and Liton (29). Police also recovered 10,000 copies of leaflets and as many posters with provocative contents, 10 litres of petrol, five machetes and four cartons of bomb-making materials.
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February - 20 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 20 said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and others, who want to protect war criminals and JeI that opposed Bangladesh's birth, would also be brought to book. Saying the trial of crimes against humanity
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 20 said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and others, who want to protect war criminals and JeI that opposed Bangladesh's birth, would also be brought to book. Saying the trial of crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War would be done on this soil, she sought cooperation from people of all walks of life in accomplishing the task as pledged by the ruling Awami League (AL) before the last parliamentary elections.
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February - 20 
External Affairs Ministry spokesman Rodney Perera on February 20 said the Sri Lankan Government will seek the support of several countries including China to fend off a resolution to be brought against the country by the United States at the upcoming
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External Affairs Ministry spokesman Rodney Perera on February 20 said the Sri Lankan Government will seek the support of several countries including China to fend off a resolution to be brought against the country by the United States at the upcoming 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) next month, reports Colombo Page. The United States on February 19 confirmed that it will present a procedural resolution at the upcoming session scheduled to commence on February 25. A three-member U.S. delegation visited Sri Lanka last month to observe the post-war progress said they were not pleased with the pace of the government's progress in implementing the reconciliation measures and investigating the alleged humanitarian law violations and therefore US will sponsor another resolution.
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February - 20 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members on February 20 (today) said that at its March 2013 session, the UNHRC should authorize an independent, international investigation into war crimes committ
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members on February 20 (today) said that at its March 2013 session, the UNHRC should authorize an independent, international investigation into war crimes committed during the final months of Sri Lanka’s armed conflict, reports Daily Mirror. Since the council adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka at its March 2012 session calling for action, the Sri Lankan Government has taken no significant steps to provide justice for victims of abuse and accountability for those responsible.
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February - 20 
Land and Land Development Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon on February 20 said in Colombo that measures will be taken within the next two years to resolve disputes arising from the requisition of civilian lands for military establishments. He said w
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Land and Land Development Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon on February 20 said in Colombo that measures will be taken within the next two years to resolve disputes arising from the requisition of civilian lands for military establishments. He said with the end of the conflict in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, civil administration has been established and displaced resettled but some major issues remain unsolved and land issues are among them. “The government allocated Rs 400 million to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations related to land disputes and the ministry has commenced a study of the land in the High Security Zones of Northern and Eastern Provinces. The three Forces and Police handed over 5,000 acres of land to the ministry recently which they used for their camps and check points during the war period,” he said.
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February - 21 
The HNLC has for the first time called a bandh during elections in the State.
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The HNLC has for the first time called a bandh during elections in the State.
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February - 21 
A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bishu Bodra, wanted in the 2004 Baliva land mine explosion case that claimed the lives of 29 Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested from Digha in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, on February 21, re
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A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bishu Bodra, wanted in the 2004 Baliva land mine explosion case that claimed the lives of 29 Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested from Digha in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, on February 21, reports The Zee News. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj said that acting on specific information, the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel conducted a raid and arrested the Maoist.
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February - 21 
A huge cache of protein powder, supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was seized in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 21 reports The DNA. One person was arrested in this connection. Commenting on the matter,
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A huge cache of protein powder, supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was seized in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 21 reports The DNA. One person was arrested in this connection. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Shukla said "Nearly 250 boxes of protein powder `Protilex', being supplied to Naxals was seized in Patanwadi village on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border." He further said "The arrested man, who was supplying the consignment to Naxals, has been identified as Ishwar Patel, a native of Tatekasa village of the region." Patel had obtained the consignment from a local medical representative and was taking it to the Maoists after the rebels forced him to arrange a supply, the SP said. Patel, who worked as quack, also supplied medicine kits to Maoists.
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February - 21 
A vehicle of Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Department was attacked by the ‘protesters’ with stones Kulgam town (Kulgam District) resulting in injuries to two employees on February 21, reports Greater Kashmir.
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A vehicle of Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Department was attacked by the ‘protesters’ with stones Kulgam town (Kulgam District) resulting in injuries to two employees on February 21, reports Greater Kashmir.
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February - 21 
An encounter took place between the SFs and the Maoists in Herhanj Police Station area of the same district in Chuku on February 21, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Alok Kumar.
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An encounter took place between the SFs and the Maoists in Herhanj Police Station area of the same district in Chuku on February 21, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Alok Kumar.
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February - 21 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Bijoy Das alias Bijoy Chinese, has come overground to join the peace process. Bijoy Chinese is also the eastern zone commander of ULFA-ATF, surfac
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Bijoy Das alias Bijoy Chinese, has come overground to join the peace process. Bijoy Chinese is also the eastern zone commander of ULFA-ATF, surfaced about a week ago and was with the SFs in Tinsukia. Additional Director-General of Police (special branch), Khagen Sarma said Chinese was being brought to Guwahati but might not be arrested as he was going to join ULFA’s Pro-Talks faction (ULFA-PTF), led by Arabinda Rajkhowa. More cadres of the faction are likely to join the peace process, he added. Bijoy Chinese on February 21 told reporters in Tinsukia that he would join the ULFA-PTF soon. He said he was supposed to have come overground with Mrinal Hazarika and Jiten Dutta in 2008 but went back to the ULFA camps in Myanmar to convince more cadres to come overground. “It took me some time to return,” he said, adding “More cadres of the anti-talks faction will join the pro-talks faction soon.”
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February - 21 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the youths of the state to vote for change. In a statement issued on February 21, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said, “It is the youth’s vote that will decide the 2013 election.”Acc
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the youths of the state to vote for change. In a statement issued on February 21, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said, “It is the youth’s vote that will decide the 2013 election.”According to the militant outfit, old system of politics can be changed only by mass participation of the youth, adding that youths who opt for change, growth and development of their areas must practice their ‘voting’ rights and not waste them
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February - 21 
Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq was put under house arrest while curfew was clamped in many major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent violence during the protest march following Friday prayers, reports D
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Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq was put under house arrest while curfew was clamped in many major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent violence during the protest march following Friday prayers, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 21 
Deployment of central armed forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) has also been asked to be in maximum ‘alert’ along the Indo-Bangla border. “BSF have put all the BOPs along the Indo-Bangladesh border on maximum-alert and they have also requested t
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Deployment of central armed forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) has also been asked to be in maximum ‘alert’ along the Indo-Bangla border. “BSF have put all the BOPs along the Indo-Bangladesh border on maximum-alert and they have also requested their counterpart in Bangladesh to step up vigilance in order to ensure zero infiltration into Meghalaya from across the border,” Director General of Police (DGP) Prem Singh said
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February - 21 
Fifteen people were killed and 119 were injured, five of them critically in the twin blasts which happened in quick succession a little after 7 pm, about 100 metres apart in the Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) on February 21, reports NDTV.com
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Fifteen people were killed and 119 were injured, five of them critically in the twin blasts which happened in quick succession a little after 7 pm, about 100 metres apart in the Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) on February 21, reports NDTV.com. Hyderabad Police sources said that the second bomb had been placed at exactly the same spot that an unexploded bomb was found during the Hyderabad twin blasts of August 25, 2007. The Times of India adds that, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde seemed to reflect the principal assumption of the agencies about Indian Mujahideen (IM) being the chief suspects when he said the latest attack was similar to the 2007 serial attacks in the city. The suspicion is derived also from the testimony of the three alleged IM terrorists to Delhi Police in October 2012. Imran, Tabrez and Maqbool told the special cell that they had been assigned to do a recce of Dilsukhnagar and other communally sensitive areas in Hyderabad. Dilsukhnagar has been on the terrorists' radar for long, in 1999 when a bomb was planted near a Hanuman temple. The device was detected in time by Police. It has also been mentioned that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) targeted Dilsukhnagar in the year 2002, planting a bomb near the Saibaba temple killing two persons. Further, top sources disclosed that the twin blasts bore the signature of the IM. First, the use of cycles to plant IEDs is known to be the modus operandi of the IM, according to Indian Express. A Police official stated, ‘’The IEDs were stuffed with shrapnels, nuts and bolts and pieces of steel which points to the fact that the perpetrators intended to cause maximum damage. The use of this material has been typical of IM. But the paste of the explosives appears to be a mixture of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) and ammonium nitrate but the analysis of NSG will confirm that,’’ PETN has been known to be used by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)-based militants, particularly the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI). While evidence suggested the role of IM, the use of PETN turned confusing as it is mostly known to be used by J&K terror outfits. The British intelligence had warned India about a possible terrorist attack by IM. The alert led to a general nationwide alert on February 20, reports The Times of India. The British intelligence alert is believed to have been received by Indian agencies just as British Prime Minister David Cameron was about to land in Mumbai on February 18. The Andhra Pradesh Government has set up two special teams which will conduct an independent inquiry to assist the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in handling the case, reports NDTV. Moreover, Hindustan Times reported on February 22, that on February 13, Intelligence Bureau (IB) had issued another alert on the basis of United Jehad Council (UJC) meeting in Pakistan, where the militant groups were adamant on avenging the hanging of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Afzal Guru.
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February - 21 
In connection with the global observance of International Mother Language day, which falls on February 21 (today), the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has called upon the people, particularly the scholars for relentless effort to
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In connection with the global observance of International Mother Language day, which falls on February 21 (today), the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has called upon the people, particularly the scholars for relentless effort to preserve and promote the mother language, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 21 
Jharkhand Police is planning significant changes in the way anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations are carried out across the State, reports The Times of India on February 22. Instead of large forces, the Police will now send ou
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Jharkhand Police is planning significant changes in the way anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations are carried out across the State, reports The Times of India on February 22. Instead of large forces, the Police will now send out smaller indigenous groups of 30-35 Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and Police personnel for such operations. These striking troops, highly skilled in jungle warfare, are being trained to survive inhospitable terrain and wage a war against the rebels. Almost 95 percent of the recruits in the striking forces are under the age of 30. Inspector General of Police (IG) Special Branch and Jharkhand Police Spokesperson, SN Pradhan said "The striking troops will be an indigenous force comprising young jawans from Jharkhand Jaguar, Jharkhand Armed Police and Jharkhand police only." These forces will take orders from SPs or SDPOs. Many Maoist-affected districts, including Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Giridih and Ramgarh, have already formed one such Special Action Team (SAT) and each district is likely to constitute at least four such reserved groups exclusively for anti-Maoist operations.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Hatimunda forest of Kandhamal District on February 21 and seized Maoist belongings, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Kandhamal Superintendent of
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Hatimunda forest of Kandhamal District on February 21 and seized Maoist belongings, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), J N Pankaj said "No Maoist was, however, nabbed during the combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG)." The seizure includes 50 CDs, a 20-kg empty steel container, computer mouse, red banners, ladies garments, uniforms, bed-sheets, belts, polythene sheets, bundles of nylon rope, a musical instrument, marker pens, ink bottles, saline pipes, syringes and Maoist literature. Another senior police officer said "The presence of Odia and English Maoist literature indicates it might be the camp of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda."
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February - 21 
Terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were involved along with Pakistani soldiers in the killing of two Indian soldiers, one of whom was beheaded, in a cross-Line of Control (LoC) attack on January 8, 2013, according to Zee N
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Terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were involved along with Pakistani soldiers in the killing of two Indian soldiers, one of whom was beheaded, in a cross-Line of Control (LoC) attack on January 8, 2013, according to Zee News. This information was given by the officials of the Defence Ministry and the Army to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on February 21. According to sources, the officials told the Committee that the killing and beheading was carried out by Pakistan Army's Special Services Group (SSG) and terrorists from LeT and JeM were part of the operation.
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February - 21 
The Indian Navy has commissioned an Indian Coast Guard Ship C-154, the New Generation of Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) Interceptor Boat (IB), The Times of India reported on February 22. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communic
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The Indian Navy has commissioned an Indian Coast Guard Ship C-154, the New Generation of Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) Interceptor Boat (IB), The Times of India reported on February 22. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment and medium range armament. It is designed for high speed interception, close-coast patrol, low-intensity maritime operations, Search & Rescue and maritime surveillance. The Interceptor Boat ICGS C-154 is based at Mumbai (Maharashtra) under the Administrative and Operational Control of the Commander, No 2 Coast Guard District HQ, Mumbai.
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February - 21 
The meeting between Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) and Joint Secretary, Home Department of Mizoram, Lalbiakzama, scheduled on February 21 could not be held due to all India bandh (General strike), by various trade union bodies, on Febru
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The meeting between Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) and Joint Secretary, Home Department of Mizoram, Lalbiakzama, scheduled on February 21 could not be held due to all India bandh (General strike), by various trade union bodies, on February 20-21, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that taking strong note of the 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to boycott the Assembly polls in the State, the Government has beefed up security to ensure peacef
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The Shillong Times reports that taking strong note of the 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to boycott the Assembly polls in the State, the Government has beefed up security to ensure peaceful elections. Addressing a press conference on February 21 following a meeting with political parties, officiating Chief Secretary, Barkos Warjri said that altogether 91 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces have been deployed in the State to maintain law and order and 44 companies were deployed in the militant-hit Garo Hills region. Out of the 2485 polling booths in the State, only 1213 were identified as ‘normal’ and of the 900 polling stations declared as ‘sensitive’, 355 are ‘hyper sensitive’ due to prevalent militant activities. Another 545 are hyper sensitive polling stations due to other reasons. While dwelling on the security arrangements made for the polling day, Warjri said the Government will have one section of central armed police force stationed in all the polling stations which are affected by militancy while only half section of the central forces will be placed in polling stations which do not face the same threat.
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February - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on February 21, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 30,000 from the possession of one Adruf Mia (40), a resident of Bangladesh, while he was trying to infiltrate into Ind
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The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on February 21, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 30,000 from the possession of one Adruf Mia (40), a resident of Bangladesh, while he was trying to infiltrate into India along the border near East Khasi Hills District. According to BSF, the seized FICN of INR 500 denomination was being smuggled from Bangladesh and was meant for circulation in the Indian market.
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February - 21 
the Union Minister of Rural Development (MoRD), Jairam Ramesh, sanctioned INR 1.1 billion for development of 12 Panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Sunabeda fo
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the Union Minister of Rural Development (MoRD), Jairam Ramesh, sanctioned INR 1.1 billion for development of 12 Panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Sunabeda forest area of Nuapada District. The Minister informed this in a letter to Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, with a rider that the Special Plan could not be implemented without controlling the Maoists in the area. He suggested launch of security operations against them forthwith. He further said "We have implemented a similar plan in Saranda forest of Jharkhand and the results have been very positive. However, the security situation in Saranda was first ensured through major operations. Sunabeda also requires a similar major security operation to secure the area fully. Then only the development plan can be implemented effectively."
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February - 21 
United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) announced its “avowed intention” to return to the mainstream by surrendering arms. UDLF was formerly known as the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) operates mainly in parts of Karimganj and Hailakandi
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United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) announced its “avowed intention” to return to the mainstream by surrendering arms. UDLF was formerly known as the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) operates mainly in parts of Karimganj and Hailakandi Districts. Spokesperson for the outfit, Rajesh Charki, on February 21 said that the UDLF had declared that it would observe ceasefire for six months from yesterday and keep in abeyance all its insurgent operations. Chorki further said, “It is now up to Dispur to formally accept the UDLF’s ceasefire and make necessary arrangements for initiating the peace talks with the outfit and come to terms with it on the basis of a 13-point demand which the UDLF had proposed along with its resolve to adhere to the six month-long ceasefire declaration.”
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February - 21 
Intelligence reports said that 12 suicide bombers have entered the city to target certain places, Police and official. Police and other law enforcing agencies stepped up security checks in Peshawar after the reports. It is not clear what the targets
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Intelligence reports said that 12 suicide bombers have entered the city to target certain places, Police and official. Police and other law enforcing agencies stepped up security checks in Peshawar after the reports. It is not clear what the targets of these bombers are. However, Senior Police officials believe they could hit Friday prayers and key Government and civil and military installations. The intelligence reports warned the Provincial Government of strikes from terror outfits through suicide bombings, and have suggested stepped-up security to foil these strikes.
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February - 21 
Islamabad on February 21 demanded Kabul to hand over all Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists including Maulvi Faqir Muhammad who have been engaged in anti-state activities in Pakistan, reports Daily Times. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahm
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Islamabad on February 21 demanded Kabul to hand over all Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists including Maulvi Faqir Muhammad who have been engaged in anti-state activities in Pakistan, reports Daily Times. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan told that Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar talked to her Afghan counterpart Zalmay Rassoul on telephone. He said Afghan Foreign Minister confirmed capture of Maulvi Faqir. He said Pakistan hopes that Afghan Government will arrest all those involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan and hand over them to Islamabad. The spokesman said Pakistan fully supports Afghan-led reconciliation process and is committed to any dialogue process to bring peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan.
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February - 21 
KP Government has reconstructed 70% of militancy-hit schools in the province, Education Minister Sardar Hussain Babak said. Militants destroyed or damaged more than 3,000 KP schools in recent years. However, with domestic and international financial
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KP Government has reconstructed 70% of militancy-hit schools in the province, Education Minister Sardar Hussain Babak said. Militants destroyed or damaged more than 3,000 KP schools in recent years. However, with domestic and international financial assistance, KP has rebuilt or repaired 70% of them, he said. "The remaining restoration work will be completed within a year," he added.
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February - 21 
One civilian was killed when hit by a mortar shell in Takhtakai area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 21, reports The News
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One civilian was killed when hit by a mortar shell in Takhtakai area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 21, reports The News
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February - 21 
Police arrested three suspected members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Orangi town area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 21, reports Central Asia Online. They also recovered drugs and arms d
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Police arrested three suspected members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Orangi town area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 21, reports Central Asia Online. They also recovered drugs and arms during the raid.
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February - 21 
Police neutralised explosive devices, which were placed near the girls’ school at Bangashkhel village in the limits of Mandan Police Station in Mardan District, reports The News. The recovery includes four explosive devices and nine hand grenades.
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Police neutralised explosive devices, which were placed near the girls’ school at Bangashkhel village in the limits of Mandan Police Station in Mardan District, reports The News. The recovery includes four explosive devices and nine hand grenades.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested over 200 suspected persons during a search operation in various areas of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency. The sources said that the SFs carried out search operation in Gudmalang, Droadda and Baazgarah areas
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested over 200 suspected persons during a search operation in various areas of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency. The sources said that the SFs carried out search operation in Gudmalang, Droadda and Baazgarah areas and arrested more than 200 suspected persons and shifted them to nearby Fort Salop FC base for investigation.
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February - 21 
Tehsildar (Revenue Administrative Officer) of Dhadar (Bolan District), Qazi Pervez escaped unhurt but three Levies’ personnel guarding him were injured when a roadside bomb exploded when he was on his way to Sanni Shroon area in Bolan District. The i
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Tehsildar (Revenue Administrative Officer) of Dhadar (Bolan District), Qazi Pervez escaped unhurt but three Levies’ personnel guarding him were injured when a roadside bomb exploded when he was on his way to Sanni Shroon area in Bolan District. The injured personnel were identified as Nasurllah, Zeeshan and Arshad Ismail.
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February - 21 
Two dead bodies were found in Mithari area of Sibi District
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Two dead bodies were found in Mithari area of Sibi District
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February - 21 
Two persons were killed and 17 others injured in a bomb blast in a mobile phone shop in Khushal Market in old Hashtnagri area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on February 21, reports Daily Times.
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Two persons were killed and 17 others injured in a bomb blast in a mobile phone shop in Khushal Market in old Hashtnagri area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on February 21, reports Daily Times.
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February - 21 
Unidentified assailants killed a person, identified as Mehrab Bakhsh, in Killi Mubarak area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 21, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified assailants killed a person, identified as Mehrab Bakhsh, in Killi Mubarak area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 21, reports Dawn.
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February - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a soldier of Frontier Constabulary and his cousin in Davil Galli area of Darband in Nowshera District, reports Dawn. Sources said that FC soldier Mohammad Shabir and his cousin Sajid Wali were on their way to Larri v
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a soldier of Frontier Constabulary and his cousin in Davil Galli area of Darband in Nowshera District, reports Dawn. Sources said that FC soldier Mohammad Shabir and his cousin Sajid Wali were on their way to Larri village in Darband when the attackers opened indiscriminate firing on them.
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February - 21 
Some other legal experts on February 21 said that the sitting Chief Justice can be appointed chief of a transitional Government through an amendment to the constitution, reports Nepalnews.com. Lawyers and legal scholars said that the President would
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Some other legal experts on February 21 said that the sitting Chief Justice can be appointed chief of a transitional Government through an amendment to the constitution, reports Nepalnews.com. Lawyers and legal scholars said that the President would have to issue a decree to remove constitutional hurdles to implement the proposal. Former Attorney General Yubraj Sangraula said “We have suggested that the constitutional provisions which do not allow for the Chief Justice to be appointed Government chief be amended”. He added that the parties should take special measures to not to drag the judiciary into controversy.
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February - 21 
Twenty renowned constitutional experts and jurists on February 21 told the Government and the leaders of four major parties — the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninis
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Twenty renowned constitutional experts and jurists on February 21 told the Government and the leaders of four major parties — the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) — that an election Government under Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi was possible, reports The Himalayan Times. Experts believe since judiciary is also a part of the state, formation of a new Government under the Chief Justice in special circumstances was in line with the constitutional provisions. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, through the Office of the Attorney General, had called constitutional experts to have their take on how an election Government could be formed under the Chief Justice as agreed upon by the four political parties.
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February - 21 
An intelligence agency on February 21 alerted security agencies to possible bomb attacks this month on sensitive targets by ‘anti-state elements’, reports The Independent. The message reads: “Our sources informed that anti-state elements are trying t
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An intelligence agency on February 21 alerted security agencies to possible bomb attacks this month on sensitive targets by ‘anti-state elements’, reports The Independent. The message reads: “Our sources informed that anti-state elements are trying to carry out destructive activities including suicide bomb attacks on different targets to cause serious impact on the law and order situation of the country. The threat will exist up to 25th February for the time being and at places of Dhaka city like Shahbag, Shaheed Minar, Baitul Mukarram, Press Club, places adjacent to Secretariat and other important areas of the country
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Police arrested 80 'leaders and cadres' of JeI-ICS in Madhupur sub-District of Tangail District on February 21. Over 100 JeI-ICS cadres led by Madhupur unit JeI ameer (leader) Burhan Uddin and ICS president Lokman Hossain in two buses went to Madhupu
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Police arrested 80 'leaders and cadres' of JeI-ICS in Madhupur sub-District of Tangail District on February 21. Over 100 JeI-ICS cadres led by Madhupur unit JeI ameer (leader) Burhan Uddin and ICS president Lokman Hossain in two buses went to Madhupur forest in the name of picnic. Police raided the forest and arrested 80 of them while they were holding a secret meeting there. Police also arrested seven JeI-ICS cadres from two sub-Districts of Chapainawabganj District on February 20 on charge of trying to create chaos and confusion. The arrestees were identified as Mohammad Mustakin, Alauddin, Rafiqul Islam, Ruhul Amin, Hasan Ali, Monirul Islam and Mustafizur Rahman.
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February - 21 
Thousands gathered at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on February 21 to take part in the grand rally and voice their demand for death penalty for all wall criminals and ban on JeI-ICS. Issuing an ultimatum to the Government to bring war crimes charges against
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Thousands gathered at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on February 21 to take part in the grand rally and voice their demand for death penalty for all wall criminals and ban on JeI-ICS. Issuing an ultimatum to the Government to bring war crimes charges against JeI and initiate the legal process by March 26 to ban the party, the Shahbagh protesters announced a series of countrywide programmes beginning February 22 (today).
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February - 22 
13 suspected Maoist cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition and two hand grenades from Sehna Block of Lohardaga District, on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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13 suspected Maoist cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition and two hand grenades from Sehna Block of Lohardaga District, on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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February - 22 
A notorious Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kastu Tadingi, wanted in three murder cases, was arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel on the outskirts of Dumshil village in a forested area under Narayan
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A notorious Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kastu Tadingi, wanted in three murder cases, was arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel on the outskirts of Dumshil village in a forested area under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the arrest, District Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar said "The arrested Maoist leader was in our wanted list for his involvement in 10 Maoist offensives, including three murders. We launched an operation following intelligence inputs of his presence in the area". Police said Kastu led the Narayanpatna unit of Srikakulam-Koraput joint division committee of the Maoists and was expert in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planting landmines and launching ambushes. Kastu was associated with Maoist leaders like Daya, Aruna and Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) president Nachika Linga.
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February - 22 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a newly constructed health sub-centre building in Serendag village under Herhanj Police Station in Latehar District, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Police later recovered
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a newly constructed health sub-centre building in Serendag village under Herhanj Police Station in Latehar District, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Police later recovered four unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), from the spot.
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February - 22 
Court of District Judge II of Bokaro, Satya Prakash Sinha, on February 22, sentenced four Maoists, who were under trial since 2008, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The Telegraph. Pradeep Jain, Dasho Manjhi, Jitu Singh alias Jitendra and
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Court of District Judge II of Bokaro, Satya Prakash Sinha, on February 22, sentenced four Maoists, who were under trial since 2008, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The Telegraph. Pradeep Jain, Dasho Manjhi, Jitu Singh alias Jitendra and Kundan Singh were held in August 2008, by Bokaro Police and convicted by the same court three days ago. All four were arrested on August 2007 during a raid from a secret hideout during the tenure of then SP Priya Dubey.
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February - 22 
Moreover, interrogation of jailed IM militants by Delhi Police on February 22, revealed that there may be sleeper modules with Pakistani nationals waiting to execute more blasts. They confirmed that several IM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, wit
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Moreover, interrogation of jailed IM militants by Delhi Police on February 22, revealed that there may be sleeper modules with Pakistani nationals waiting to execute more blasts. They confirmed that several IM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, with a mix of Pakistani nationals and Indians, were already present in various cities. "Members were being prepared in India even as help was coming from Pakistan and nobody knows about these Pakistani modules," a source said. Sources claimed that Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra) were the main targets under this plan.
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February - 22 
Police on February 22, seized 100 kg of ammonium nitrate and ammunition from Chopanaki near Bhiwadi area of Alwar District, reports The Times of India. The Police could not arrest anyone in the matter as the two men carrying the explosives on a motor
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Police on February 22, seized 100 kg of ammonium nitrate and ammunition from Chopanaki near Bhiwadi area of Alwar District, reports The Times of India. The Police could not arrest anyone in the matter as the two men carrying the explosives on a motorcycle escaped. Sources said an inter-state gang having links with Maharashtra and other states is involved in circulation of the explosives in the area. The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has also joined the investigation being carried out by the local Police.
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February - 22 
SFs arrested a lady Overground Worker (OWG) of Progressive Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPRAK-Pro) while conducting a search operation at Angtha area in Thoubal District on February 22. Thoubal SP identified the arrested w
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SFs arrested a lady Overground Worker (OWG) of Progressive Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPRAK-Pro) while conducting a search operation at Angtha area in Thoubal District on February 22. Thoubal SP identified the arrested woman as Laishram Hemolata Devi alias Inakhunbi alias Nanao (25) d/o L Deben of Angtha Mamang Leikai. However, PREPAK-Pro stated that the arrestee has no connection with the outfit.
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February - 22 
Six Gram Panchayat members resigned following militant threats in village Ayand Rawalpora of Shopian District on February 22.
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Six Gram Panchayat members resigned following militant threats in village Ayand Rawalpora of Shopian District on February 22.
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February - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast killing eight persons - six Police personnel, one Special Police Officer (SPO) and one civilian - at Majhauliya village in Gaya District of Bihar on February 22, repor
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast killing eight persons - six Police personnel, one Special Police Officer (SPO) and one civilian - at Majhauliya village in Gaya District of Bihar on February 22, reports The Times of India. They were on patrolling duty during the ongoing process of selection of 'gram sevikas' when the blast took place near the Koili culvert between Roshanganj and Imamganj, 100km from Gaya district HQ, around 1pm. The Police jeep was completely destroyed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and all the eight occupants died on the spot, Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said.
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February - 22 
ULFA-ATF ‘Vice president’ Paresh Baruah claimed that recent surrenders of a few senior members of the ULFA, including the surrender of ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Bijoy Chinese, would not affect the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on February 23. B
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ULFA-ATF ‘Vice president’ Paresh Baruah claimed that recent surrenders of a few senior members of the ULFA, including the surrender of ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Bijoy Chinese, would not affect the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on February 23. Baruah said, “We are hopeful that one day the global political scene will turn in our favour. If you look at history, no country could dominate any area against the wishes of the people and even the British had to leave India. Over the years, new countries were born out of changes in the global political scene and some day such a scene will come in our favour,”
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February - 22 
A person was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Lane No-3 of Jamshed Road in the Jamshed Quarters Police Station. The victim was moved to the Jinnah Hospital and died from a single bullet wound to the chest.
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A person was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Lane No-3 of Jamshed Road in the Jamshed Quarters Police Station. The victim was moved to the Jinnah Hospital and died from a single bullet wound to the chest.
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February - 22 
A person, identified as Maqsood (40), a PML-N worker was shot dead in the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri (KAN) Police Limits in North Karachi.
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A person, identified as Maqsood (40), a PML-N worker was shot dead in the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri (KAN) Police Limits in North Karachi.
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February - 22 
A person, identified as Syed Faiz Hussain Zaidi, was shot dead and another man was injured near Kati Pahari area.
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A person, identified as Syed Faiz Hussain Zaidi, was shot dead and another man was injured near Kati Pahari area.
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February - 22 
ASWJ cadre Naveed-ul-Rehman was shot dead outside his residence, while fellow party cadres Owais and Sohail were injured in the Gaama Gali of Rizvia Society.
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ASWJ cadre Naveed-ul-Rehman was shot dead outside his residence, while fellow party cadres Owais and Sohail were injured in the Gaama Gali of Rizvia Society.
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February - 22 
At least 10 persons, including three Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) activist, two Policemen and a supporter of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi Di
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At least 10 persons, including three Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) activist, two Policemen and a supporter of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on February 22, reports The News. Maulana Dil Faraz Muawiya (33) and Abu Bakr (25) were shot dead near the Sidduiqe Sons Chowarngi in SITE. According to Maulana Akber Saeed, spokesman of the ASWJ, Maulana Muawiya was a leader of the ASWJ while Abu Bakar served as an activist.
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February - 22 
At least two suspected militants were killed and four others were arrested during a pre-dawn operation carried out at Nawan Kili area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 22, reports Daily Times. Frontier Cor
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At least two suspected militants were killed and four others were arrested during a pre-dawn operation carried out at Nawan Kili area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 22, reports Daily Times. Frontier Corps (FC) official said that FC team conducted a raid besieging a house on late February 21 night in the Nawan Kili. The inmates opened fire at FC raiding team, which was repulsed by the security agency personnel, killing militants inside the house on spot. Later, four militants were arrested. Four FC personnel were injured in a shootout and were admitted to Combined Military Hospital.
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February - 22 
Intelligence Agencies warned Law Enforcers of a possible second attack on the Hazara community in Quetta, the Supreme Court informed on February 22, reports The Express Tribune. A three-judge bench was hearing a suo motu case on the devastating Febru
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Intelligence Agencies warned Law Enforcers of a possible second attack on the Hazara community in Quetta, the Supreme Court informed on February 22, reports The Express Tribune. A three-judge bench was hearing a suo motu case on the devastating February 16, 2013 attack, which killed at least 89 people. The judges expressed satisfaction with reports from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), and sought the Government’s response to the incident. Heading the bench, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said, “After going through the reports, we are to believe that the agencies performed their duties and shared intelligence with law enforcers in Quetta, indicating the likelihood of another terror attack on the community on the occasion of the Chehlum of the persons [who were killed] at Alamdar Road on January 10, 2013.” He observed that the reports should be kept confidential and that the law enforcement agencies had accurate information of about 30% to 40% of what happened in the second attack.
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February - 22 
Kashif (28), an activist of MQM, was shot dead outside his house in Sector-5D of New Karachi.
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Kashif (28), an activist of MQM, was shot dead outside his house in Sector-5D of New Karachi.
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February - 22 
Police constable Iftekhar shot dead by unidentified assailants in the SITE-A Police Limits while he was returning home from duty.
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Police constable Iftekhar shot dead by unidentified assailants in the SITE-A Police Limits while he was returning home from duty.
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February - 22 
Police constable Naeem Baloch was shot dead near the Jaweedan Factory in Manghopir.
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Police constable Naeem Baloch was shot dead near the Jaweedan Factory in Manghopir.
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February - 22 
Police recovered and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Satellite town of Quetta.
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Police recovered and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Satellite town of Quetta.
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February - 22 
Police said that they arrested the leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Malik Ishaq, on February 22 , in the Rahim Yar Khan town of same District in connection with sectarian attacks in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan
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Police said that they arrested the leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Malik Ishaq, on February 22 , in the Rahim Yar Khan town of same District in connection with sectarian attacks in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan that have killed nearly 200 people in 2013, reports Daily Times. The LeJ claimed responsibility for both attack in Quetta.
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February - 22 
President Asif Ali Zardari on February 22 called for unity and harmony among the people to address the challenges of extremism and terrorism and stressed that war was no solution to terrorism, reports Daily Times. Addressing the concluding session of
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President Asif Ali Zardari on February 22 called for unity and harmony among the people to address the challenges of extremism and terrorism and stressed that war was no solution to terrorism, reports Daily Times. Addressing the concluding session of the national conference on interfaith harmony, titled “Living together with diversity – Interfaith and inter-cultural dialogue”, which was organised by the Ministry of National Harmony at the Presidency, Zardari said there was a need to adopt the approach of peace and reconciliation to eliminate the menace of extremism and terrorism. Among others the session was attended by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The president said he had been pleading with the world that the way the issue of terrorism was being addressed would not lead to success. “We believe in tolerant Islam and have to counter those who believe in hate, with peaceful efforts,” he stated. Referring to the fight against terror in Afghanistan, the President said more than three decades of war in the country could not bring peace and Pakistan was the worst affected by turmoil in Afghanistan. He said there was a time when no one in Pakistan could think of blowing themselves up as a bomber, as Islam was against suicide
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February - 22 
Sattar (40), the chauffer of a factory owner, was shot dead near the Singer Chowrangi in the Awami Colony Police Limits.
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Sattar (40), the chauffer of a factory owner, was shot dead near the Singer Chowrangi in the Awami Colony Police Limits.
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February - 22 
The vehicular traffic was disrupted in Haleemzai tehsil of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) when an improvised explosive device went off on Barokehl-Sultankhel Road on February 22, reports Dawn.
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The vehicular traffic was disrupted in Haleemzai tehsil of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) when an improvised explosive device went off on Barokehl-Sultankhel Road on February 22, reports Dawn.
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February - 22 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a lawyer in the limits of Paharipura Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 22, reports Dawn. Police said that the lawyer was on way to his home when unidentified assail
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a lawyer in the limits of Paharipura Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 22, reports Dawn. Police said that the lawyer was on way to his home when unidentified assailants opened firing on him. He was public prosecutor in Peshawar and belonged to Charsadda District.
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February - 22 
Ambassadors of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Finland met CPN-Maoist leaders on February 22, suggesting them not to boycott the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Nepalnews.com.
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Ambassadors of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Finland met CPN-Maoist leaders on February 22, suggesting them not to boycott the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Nepalnews.com. According to CPN-Maoist spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, the ambassadors suggested that the party take part in the polls. She said that the party was firm in its stance that the current deadlock should be resolved through a round-table conference and assured the ambassadors that the party would not take up arms again. Party's vice chairman CP Gajurel, general secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa were among those present in the interaction.
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February - 22 
CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said on February 22 that formation of an election Government under the sitting Chief Justice is unacceptable to the party, reports Myrepublica.com. He said “The person who heads the judiciary can´t be appoint
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CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said on February 22 that formation of an election Government under the sitting Chief Justice is unacceptable to the party, reports Myrepublica.com. He said “The person who heads the judiciary can´t be appointed as the executive head. He must resign as Chief Justice. It is not acceptable to CPN-UML if he is elevated to the post of Chief Justice without resignation as the Chief Justice”.
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February - 22 
The Election Commission (EC) on February 22 said the Government’s plan to hold elections by June 5 may not materialize if political parties fail to hammer out a deal on a new election Government within the next seven days, reports Kantipuronline.com.
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The Election Commission (EC) on February 22 said the Government’s plan to hold elections by June 5 may not materialize if political parties fail to hammer out a deal on a new election Government within the next seven days, reports Kantipuronline.com. Only 102 days remain for the June-5 D-day set by a cross-party taskforce of the four major political parties— the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF). However, key political forces are still divided on the formation of a Chief Justice-led election Government and on outstanding issues related to the elections. Parties have serious differences over the voters’ roll, citizenship and constituency delineation.
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February - 22 
A delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on February 22 visited the rehabilitation camps housing the former combatants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Maradamadhu Center in Vavuniya District, reports C
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A delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on February 22 visited the rehabilitation camps housing the former combatants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Maradamadhu Center in Vavuniya District, reports Colombo Page. The Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation said the ICRC resumed visits to the rehabilitation centers administered under the Bureau. According to the Commissioner General, ICRC had not been provided access to camps since early 2010.
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February - 23 
75 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the Chalfilh Assembly seat in Aizawl District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. Joint chief electoral officer H Lalengmawia said that the final figure on the voter turnout would be
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75 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the Chalfilh Assembly seat in Aizawl District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. Joint chief electoral officer H Lalengmawia said that the final figure on the voter turnout would be available only after all polling parties arrive in Aizawl. Polling was peaceful, he said. There are 17,054 voters in Chalfilh Assembly segment.
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February - 23 
Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N), which had signed a tripartite peace accord in New Delhi on October 8, 2012, will celebrate its formal “homecoming” on March 9 in Haflong, reports The Telegraph on February 24. The ‘chairman’ DHD-N, D
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Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N), which had signed a tripartite peace accord in New Delhi on October 8, 2012, will celebrate its formal “homecoming” on March 9 in Haflong, reports The Telegraph on February 24. The ‘chairman’ DHD-N, Dilip Nunisa, on February 22 said that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had agreed to be present on that day.
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February - 23 
Dubai, in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the source from where the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gets its funds to wage terror on Indian, India Today reports on February 24. A number of phone calls made by Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief’ of IM and s
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Dubai, in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the source from where the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gets its funds to wage terror on Indian, India Today reports on February 24. A number of phone calls made by Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief’ of IM and some key players, and which had gone undetected by Indian intelligence agencies, revealed the IM base in Dubai and the financial support it gets from the Gulf country. The number being used by him - 9990985606 - was not known to the intelligence agencies. It was only after the Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS's) investigation into the July 13, 20011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts that the investigators came across this number for the first time. The details also show that Yasin was in constant touch with a key IM suspect Tehasin, alias Monu, between March 25, 2011 and November 29, 2011. The two spoke 369 times during this period. The call details further reveal that IM's Dubai-based operator in-charge of handling finances, Muzaffar Kola, was in constant touch with a hawala (illegal money transfer) operator in India who was managing the group's finances through hawala transactions. There were close to 1,000 calls between Kola and Kawalnayan, handling the hawala transactions in India. This was between 2011 and 2012. Their role was exposed only after the Maharashtra ATS filed its chargesheet.
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February - 23 
Further, an IM militant arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) earlier this month has revealed that the outfit still gets its supplies of explosives and detonators from south India, reports Indian Express. According to the interrogation
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Further, an IM militant arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) earlier this month has revealed that the outfit still gets its supplies of explosives and detonators from south India, reports Indian Express. According to the interrogation report of IM militant Afatab Alam alias Farooq, "In August 2011, Imran alias Yasin Bhatkal directed me to go to Mangalore and gave me two mobile phones to take the delivery of some items... Next day, I reached Mangalore after which Yasin directed me to go to Noori Masjid... One Salman called me on my second mobile number and asked me to reach a hotel on station road. He came with a two kilogramme carton in a polybag." The investigation in the case has extended to states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand as the role of IM was being suspected by probe agencies who got some "leads", reports samaylive.com. Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said they had gathered enough clues about those involved but added the information could not be divulged. He denied having "detained" anyone in connection with the case. The Times of India reports that according to sources, terrorists used over one kg of ammonium nitrate, 400gm in one and 700gm in another and packed them in aluminum containers with sharpnels.
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February - 23 
In an another incident, Maoist Commander Chamru Ram (45) was arrested by District Force from Mardapal Police Station area of the same district, on February 23, the ASP added.
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In an another incident, Maoist Commander Chamru Ram (45) was arrested by District Force from Mardapal Police Station area of the same district, on February 23, the ASP added.
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February - 23 
Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, ‘chief’ of Al Umar Mujahideen group has decided to revive an "armed struggle" in Jammu and Kashmir while using Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as the base for his organization, Indian Express reports on February 24. He decided t
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Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, ‘chief’ of Al Umar Mujahideen group has decided to revive an "armed struggle" in Jammu and Kashmir while using Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as the base for his organization, Indian Express reports on February 24. He decided to reactivate his group in the aftermath of the hanging of Afzal Guru. In recent interviews, Zargar has said a "reinvigorated" armed struggle in Jammu and Kashmir is the only solution to the Kashmir issue. He has said his goal is to "liberate Jammu and Kashmir through an armed struggle". He further added, "Regarding money, men and guns, we can get it from anywhere. We still run training centres on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC)”.
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February - 23 
Over 1,400 instances of terror financing in India’s economic channels were red-flagged by intelligence and security agencies in 2012, according to a latest report of Ministry of Finance, indicating a 300 per cent jump in such suspicious transactions,
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Over 1,400 instances of terror financing in India’s economic channels were red-flagged by intelligence and security agencies in 2012, according to a latest report of Ministry of Finance, indicating a 300 per cent jump in such suspicious transactions, The Times of India reports on February 24. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which functions under the ministry, has reported that it had received 1,444 reports during 2011-12 from agencies like the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and those in the economic domain and affiliated to the Income Tax and Customs departments. The figure of such reports from these agencies stood at 428 during 2010-11, the agency says.
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February - 23 
Police arrested a Myanmar-trained Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Mohan Roy alias Coach (30), from Ghoshpukur near Siliguri in Darjeeling District on February 23, reports The Telegraph. In addition, Police arrested another KLO milita
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Police arrested a Myanmar-trained Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Mohan Roy alias Coach (30), from Ghoshpukur near Siliguri in Darjeeling District on February 23, reports The Telegraph. In addition, Police arrested another KLO militant identified as Sebok Burman from the same area. Later in the day, Aloti Singha, a resident of Gossainpur near Bagdogra, was picked up for allegedly sheltering Mohan and Sebok upon their arrival in the region on February 21, Police Sources said.
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February - 23 
Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Shivnath Munda, who is wanted in at least six cases of arson, loot and extortion, on February 23, reports The Times of India. Munda, a r
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Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Shivnath Munda, who is wanted in at least six cases of arson, loot and extortion, on February 23, reports The Times of India. Munda, a resident of Rahe in Khunti block, was active in the organization for the last five-six years. Commenting on the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations), (ASP) Sambhu Kumar, said that the rebel leader was active in parts of Ranchi and Khunti Districts. He further said "The rebel leader has accepted his involvement in at least six cases under different Police Stations. We have also recovered a powerful land mine on the basis of information provided by the rebel."
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Moni Narjery, from the Misamari area of Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Times of India. The arrested militant was arrested with a gren
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Moni Narjery, from the Misamari area of Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Times of India. The arrested militant was arrested with a grenade. Narjery was a militant of NDFB's Sangbijit faction and was involved in February 22, 2013 grenade blast near Belsiri railway station.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two men who were said to be cadres of Military Defence Forces faction of Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Achouba and Nongpoknganba, when they came to meet Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two men who were said to be cadres of Military Defence Forces faction of Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Achouba and Nongpoknganba, when they came to meet Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Director on February 23 in Imphal, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 23 
SFs arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Sunil Munda (35), from Hathimara in Udalguri District on February 23.
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SFs arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Sunil Munda (35), from Hathimara in Udalguri District on February 23.
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February - 23 
The death toll in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) twin blasts of February 21, has increased to 16 and the initial probes have indicated involvement of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports samaylive.com Asian Age reports on February 23 that according to an int
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The death toll in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) twin blasts of February 21, has increased to 16 and the initial probes have indicated involvement of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports samaylive.com Asian Age reports on February 23 that according to an intelligence officer, the blasts were reportedly carried out by the IM ‘India chief’ Mohammed Zarar Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal with some alleged help from two or three local people.
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February - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya registered nearly 88 per cent turnout of voters in a peaceful poll conducted on February 23 despite the boycott of the election by the Khasi Hills-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), and the
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The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya registered nearly 88 per cent turnout of voters in a peaceful poll conducted on February 23 despite the boycott of the election by the Khasi Hills-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), and the threat from Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in some pockets of Garo Hills. The total percentage of polling in the 2008 Assembly election was 89.04 per cent.
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February - 23 
Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, on February 23, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Additional Sup
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Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, on February 23, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Surjeet Atri said "Three hardcore ultras of Small Action Group (SAG) of Maoists were nabbed yesterday by a contingent of District force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station area of the District". The officer added "Huge cache of explosives, two pistols, 5 kg tiffin bomb, one hand grenade, one detonator, live cartridges, knives and wire were recovered from their possession".
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February - 23 
A man was shot dead in Ghaziabad, Manghopir within the limits of Manghopir Police Station. SHO Ashfaq Baloch said that unidentified armed riders shot dead a man and escaped.
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A man was shot dead in Ghaziabad, Manghopir within the limits of Manghopir Police Station. SHO Ashfaq Baloch said that unidentified armed riders shot dead a man and escaped.
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February - 23 
A trader belonging to Bohra community, identified as Mubasshir Hussain, was killed at his shop at Tooba Apartment near Gol Masjid, Defense Phase-I within the precincts of Defence Police Station. Station House Officer (SHO) Ashfaq Satti said that arme
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A trader belonging to Bohra community, identified as Mubasshir Hussain, was killed at his shop at Tooba Apartment near Gol Masjid, Defense Phase-I within the precincts of Defence Police Station. Station House Officer (SHO) Ashfaq Satti said that armed pillion riders came at the shop and opened indiscriminate fire. As a result, he received multiple bullet wounds and died on the spot. The culprits managed to flee after shooting dead the trader.
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February - 23 
Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) central information secretary Maulana Aurangzeb Farooqui, who survived a life attempt in December 26, 2012 in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh and Bahawalpur chapter chief Rao Javed Iqbal al
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Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) central information secretary Maulana Aurangzeb Farooqui, who survived a life attempt in December 26, 2012 in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh and Bahawalpur chapter chief Rao Javed Iqbal alleged that more than 400 cadres of defunct Lashkar-Jhangvi (LeJ) were arrested in Police crackdown on February 23, night throughout Punjab, reports Dawn.
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February - 23 
At least six labourers working on the Makran Coastal Highway, which links the area to Karachi, were lined up and shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Shadi Kaur area of Gwadar District on February 23, reports Daily Times. All the victims belon
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At least six labourers working on the Makran Coastal Highway, which links the area to Karachi, were lined up and shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Shadi Kaur area of Gwadar District on February 23, reports Daily Times. All the victims belonged to Zhob District.
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February - 23 
Pakhtun Student Federation Sindh general secretary, identified as Dr. Painda Khan, was killed at his homeopathic clinic in Madina Basti near Frontier Morr within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. SHO Shahid Khan said that two unidentified culprit
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Pakhtun Student Federation Sindh general secretary, identified as Dr. Painda Khan, was killed at his homeopathic clinic in Madina Basti near Frontier Morr within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. SHO Shahid Khan said that two unidentified culprits on a motorbike emerged at the clinic and opened indiscriminate fire on Dr. Khan. As a result, he received fatal bullet wounds and died instantly.
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February - 23 
Six people including a mosque cleric were shot dead in separate incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh on February 23, reports Daily Times.
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Six people including a mosque cleric were shot dead in separate incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh on February 23, reports Daily Times.
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February - 23 
The cleric, (identified as Qari Muhammad Ameen) of Bilal Mosque, affiliated with Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) was killed in Bhittai Colony near Korangi crossing. The sources said Ameen left Bilal Mosque for some work when armed pillion riders opened
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The cleric, (identified as Qari Muhammad Ameen) of Bilal Mosque, affiliated with Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) was killed in Bhittai Colony near Korangi crossing. The sources said Ameen left Bilal Mosque for some work when armed pillion riders opened targeted fire on him; as a result, he received critical bullet wounds and died on the spot. Meanwhile, the inhabitants of the area capture one alleged killer, while his accomplice managed to flee. The accused was identified as Nadeem Ali. The inhabitants of the vicinity after torturing Ali handed him over to the Police.
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February - 23 
Two unidentified men were shot dead in Sector 24, Korangi within the jurisdiction of Korangi Police Station. An official said that the identities of the victims were yet to be ascertained.
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Two unidentified men were shot dead in Sector 24, Korangi within the jurisdiction of Korangi Police Station. An official said that the identities of the victims were yet to be ascertained.
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February - 23 
NC President Sushil Koirala on February 23 (today) admitted that the four major political forces had agreed to form an election Government under the pressure from international community and President Ram Baran Yadav, reports The Himalayan Times. Koi
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NC President Sushil Koirala on February 23 (today) admitted that the four major political forces had agreed to form an election Government under the pressure from international community and President Ram Baran Yadav, reports The Himalayan Times. Koirala said‚ “Four major political forces agreed to form an election Government as the President suggested for Chief Justice-led Government to give a way out to the country. Besides‚ there is immense international pressure for such a Government.”
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February - 23 
At least 10 people, including one journalist, were injured when law enforcers prevented a procession of fanatics from entering the Ekatturer Mancha in Barisal town (Barisal District).
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At least 10 people, including one journalist, were injured when law enforcers prevented a procession of fanatics from entering the Ekatturer Mancha in Barisal town (Barisal District).
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February - 23 
In Pabna town of Pabna District, gunfight between Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and Police during a Jamaat-backed eight-hour hartal (general strike) killed two persons and injured 30 others, including 18 Policemen, reports
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In Pabna town of Pabna District, gunfight between Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and Police during a Jamaat-backed eight-hour hartal (general strike) killed two persons and injured 30 others, including 18 Policemen, reports Daily Star. Police have also arrested 15 JeI-ICS cadres from different areas of the District.
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February - 24 
197 cadres belonging to three militant groups who assembled at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles recently and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre and the State Government on February 13, two have turned out to be bricklayers, report
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197 cadres belonging to three militant groups who assembled at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles recently and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre and the State Government on February 13, two have turned out to be bricklayers, reports The Sangai Express. The two bricklayers identified as Yaikhom Sabitri (55) and Ngasham Dillipkumar, both belonging to Khurai Chingangbam Leikai has returned to their respective homes on February 24.
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February - 24 
A Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, coming to India through Thar Express has been arrested on his arrival at Munabao (Barmer District) Railway station for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 20,000 in denomination of IN
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A Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, coming to India through Thar Express has been arrested on his arrival at Munabao (Barmer District) Railway station for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 20,000 in denomination of INR 500, on February 24, reports The Times of India. Officials suspect it to be a handiwork of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) which, in past, has sent FICN to India. A security officer at Munabao railway station said during the interrogation, many surprising facts have come to surface. It is found that passengers coming to India from Pakistan were handed over these fake currency notes at Pakistan foreign exchange counters. ISI has kept consignments of FICN at foreign exchange centres at Khokhrapaar (Tharparkar District) and Hyderabad (Hyderabad District) in Sindh Province. People coming from to India are handed over fake currency notes mixed with original ones.
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February - 24 
A press statement of the Imphal East Superintendant of Police said that a team of the Imphal East District Police commando arrested arms smuggler, identified as Kshetrimayum Umakanta Singh, on February 24 and seized a cache of arms and ammunition fro
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A press statement of the Imphal East Superintendant of Police said that a team of the Imphal East District Police commando arrested arms smuggler, identified as Kshetrimayum Umakanta Singh, on February 24 and seized a cache of arms and ammunition from his possession. The weapons include one country-made single barrel rifle, two country-made pistols, one country-made air pistol, one white colour plastic bottle containing thirty three live ammunitions of the country made pistols, one white colour plastic bottle containing self-made gun powder reportedly made from the match sticks and four numbers of semi completed ammunitions along with already fired parts of ammunitions. On further verification, he stated that he has so far made two numbers of country-made pistols with ammunition and one single barrel country-made gun.
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February - 24 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials questioned two prisoners- Obaidur Rehman and Mohammed Akram Pasha in the Bangalore (Karnataka) Central Jail which subsequently led to the Hyderabad Police picking up local resident Mohammed Raye
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials questioned two prisoners- Obaidur Rehman and Mohammed Akram Pasha in the Bangalore (Karnataka) Central Jail which subsequently led to the Hyderabad Police picking up local resident Mohammed Rayeesuddin in connection with the Dilsukhnagar blasts. "They are among the 15 people picked up by the Bangalore police in September and October 2012 for their involvement in the Bangalore blasts of 2008. Obaidur is a resident of Hyderabad and Akram hails from Nanded in Maharashtra," the sources said.
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February - 24 
An AK-56 assault rifle and a carbine were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from the forests near Hrangchalkawn village in Lunglei District on February 24, reports Times of India.
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An AK-56 assault rifle and a carbine were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from the forests near Hrangchalkawn village in Lunglei District on February 24, reports Times of India.
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February - 24 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice-President’, Paresh Barua on February 24 said that he has not created any faction in the outfit and appealed to the media not to identify the organisation with him. In a statement
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice-President’, Paresh Barua on February 24 said that he has not created any faction in the outfit and appealed to the media not to identify the organisation with him. In a statement emailed to media here, Barua clarified that he was not the head of ULFA and was only a fellow official. “I cannot represent the organisation and instead Ulfa carries our identity. Our chairman, Abhijit Asom, is our head and we all function as per his directives,” Barua said.
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February - 24 
Bashir Ahmad Wani, a Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) of village Kalantra, was shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of February 24 at his residence in Payeen locality of Kreeri area in B
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Bashir Ahmad Wani, a Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) of village Kalantra, was shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of February 24 at his residence in Payeen locality of Kreeri area in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Wani was also affiliated to the ruling National Conference (NC) party. Police sources said that he was provided with security. Constable Sajjad Ahmad was attached with Wani while Constable Abdul Majid was attached with his father. However, the Constable was not with Bashir Ahmad Wani when he was attacked.
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February - 24 
Bihar Police on February 23 seized a mobile phone possibly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who triggered the landmine blast near a culvert at Majhaulia village in Gaya District on February 22, killing eight person
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Bihar Police on February 23 seized a mobile phone possibly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who triggered the landmine blast near a culvert at Majhaulia village in Gaya District on February 22, killing eight persons, including seven Policemen, reports PTI. According to Police sources, a woman from the village found the mobile phone belonging to Maoists from the crime site and police seized it from her.
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February - 24 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have reportedly adopted a tribal mascot, “Gond freedom fighter Gundadhur”, to connect with the people in Bastar region, The Times of India reported on February 25. So far, Gundadhur, who led the 1910 Bhumkal rebell
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have reportedly adopted a tribal mascot, “Gond freedom fighter Gundadhur”, to connect with the people in Bastar region, The Times of India reported on February 25. So far, Gundadhur, who led the 1910 Bhumkal rebellion against the British, was a mascot of the Maoists to rally tribals in their war against the Indian State. Maoists observe annual Bhumkal day on February 10.
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February - 24 
Centre has asked all State Governments to cancel licences of all manufacturers, transporters, importers and exporters of the widely used explosive who do not adhere to recently notified Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs
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Centre has asked all State Governments to cancel licences of all manufacturers, transporters, importers and exporters of the widely used explosive who do not adhere to recently notified Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also asked state governments for escorting of trucks carrying explosives with armed guards whenever they pass through their states.
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February - 24 
Centre has decided to act tough with insurgent groups in the Northeast and has decided that it will not sign agreements with insurgents as it was proving a futile exercise, reports Nagaland Post on February 25. “We realized signing agreements with mi
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Centre has decided to act tough with insurgent groups in the Northeast and has decided that it will not sign agreements with insurgents as it was proving a futile exercise, reports Nagaland Post on February 25. “We realized signing agreements with militant groups just for the sake of peace is not working out. The moment we sign a peace agreement with a group, another faction crops up within the same group and which starts opposing the talks,” said an unnamed senior government official. “In the name of operational cease-fire agreements, these outfits besides breaking up into factions with diverse stands, also keep the weapons in their own possession, they keep on procuring weapons and ammunition from domestic sources or even from abroad, and continue with their training activities. This has prompted the new thinking in government circles,” the source said.
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February - 24 
Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged IM operative linked to the Hyderabad blasts, Reports dajiworld.com quoting IANS. Raju Bhai, has been on the radar of the special cell since his name figured in the August 1, 2
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Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged IM operative linked to the Hyderabad blasts, Reports dajiworld.com quoting IANS. Raju Bhai, has been on the radar of the special cell since his name figured in the August 1, 2012 Pune serial blasts probe.
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February - 24 
Fayyaz Kagzi, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative wanted in the July 13, 2010 German Bakery in Pune (Maharashtra) blasts and the May 9, 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, is said to have recently shifted base to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, e
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Fayyaz Kagzi, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative wanted in the July 13, 2010 German Bakery in Pune (Maharashtra) blasts and the May 9, 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, is said to have recently shifted base to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, even as Indian agencies counted on the Saudi authorities to deport him, The Times of India reported on February 25. Agencies believe that Kagzi, decided to shift back to Pakistan, where he had lived after escaping from India in the wake of the Aurangabad arms haul case, on seeing the heightened cooperation of Saudi authorities in meeting India's requests for deportation of terror fugitives like Abu Jundal and Fasih Mahmood. According to intelligence sources, Kagzi was based in Saudi Arabia since 2009. He is accused of recruiting terrorists from India along with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blast handler Abu Jundal.
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February - 24 
Formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) are yet to be started, reports Assam Tribune on February 25. The initiation of formal talks with the NDFB-RD would depend on the release of Daimary on
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Formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) are yet to be started, reports Assam Tribune on February 25. The initiation of formal talks with the NDFB-RD would depend on the release of Daimary on bail
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February - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that a statement signed by Ksh Yoiheiba, Senior Publicity Officer of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Indian Government is trying desperately with every possible way to undermine UNLF Chairman Sana
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Kanglaonline reports that a statement signed by Ksh Yoiheiba, Senior Publicity Officer of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Indian Government is trying desperately with every possible way to undermine UNLF Chairman Sanayaima and 14 other cadres including two Central Committee members to negotiating terms. Alleging that the Government is “intentionally and cunningly doing media manipulation to mislead the general public”, the statement pointed out that a story reported on 20 February 2013, on some Guwahati based TV channels DY- 365, NETV, etc. and an Assamese daily “Asomia Protidin” said that UNLF Chairman Sana Yaima alias Meghen had begun “peace talks” with representatives of Government of India through Video Conference from Dispur (Assam) and said that the said media report is totally baseless, mischievous and misleading.
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February - 24 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has out rightly refuted the allegations of its involvement in the electoral process in 32 Atoizu Assembly Constituency. In a statement, NSCN-KK ‘home secretary’ Ghukiho Zhimo, on February 24, said that even if any NSCN-KK
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has out rightly refuted the allegations of its involvement in the electoral process in 32 Atoizu Assembly Constituency. In a statement, NSCN-KK ‘home secretary’ Ghukiho Zhimo, on February 24, said that even if any NSCN-KK cadres were involved in the election process, his ‘government’ should not be implicated as NSCN-KK has already instructed members to “desist from taking part” in the election in their official capacity.
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February - 24 
One PREPAK militant, identified as Leishangthem Bobo Singh, was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Jiri Parking area in Waheng Leikai in Imphal West District on February 24 at around 6:30am.
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One PREPAK militant, identified as Leishangthem Bobo Singh, was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Jiri Parking area in Waheng Leikai in Imphal West District on February 24 at around 6:30am.
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February - 24 
Police arrested a local vendor, identified as Angad Kashiram Yadav, in Ranip area of Ahmedabad District on February 24, and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 12,000, reports Indian Express. Police have lodged an FIR
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Police arrested a local vendor, identified as Angad Kashiram Yadav, in Ranip area of Ahmedabad District on February 24, and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 12,000, reports Indian Express. Police have lodged an FIR in this connection and started investigation.
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February - 24 
Police arrested one Azhar Sheikh on February 24 from Fatak area under the Ainthapali Police limits in Sambalpur District and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,10,500 from his possession which includes 181 pieces of currency notes of
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Police arrested one Azhar Sheikh on February 24 from Fatak area under the Ainthapali Police limits in Sambalpur District and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,10,500 from his possession which includes 181 pieces of currency notes of INR 500 denomination and 20 pieces of currency notes of INR 1000 denomination, reports Indian Express. During interrogation, Azhar, a native of Jharkhand, named one Ataur Sheikh who along with Azhar smuggled FICN from Jharkhand to Sambalpur. Ataur is still at large.
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February - 24 
Police on February 24 busted a unit of manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in making and spreading counterfeit notes, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Crime Bra
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Police on February 24 busted a unit of manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in making and spreading counterfeit notes, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Crime Branch (CB) led by Sub-Inspector Sitaram Yadav approached a youth identified as Prakash Thakur. When contacted, the accused displayed a counterfeit note of the face value of INR 500. Following this, Police arrested the mastermind identified as Prem Patidar from Rau Railway Station (Indore District) and recovered 58, 38 and 26 FICN respectively with the face value of INR 1000, INR 500 and INR 100 from his possession. Based on his disclosure, Police arrested four members of his gang identified as Prakash Thakur, Jabbar, Deepak and Babu in Rau (Indore District) for their alleged involvement in spreading the FICN.
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February - 24 
President of Kuki National organization (KNO), P.S Haokip, on February 24, presented his political road map to the people as well as its Suspension of Operation (SoO) partner, the United people’s Front (UPF) as the organization (KNO) which he has com
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President of Kuki National organization (KNO), P.S Haokip, on February 24, presented his political road map to the people as well as its Suspension of Operation (SoO) partner, the United people’s Front (UPF) as the organization (KNO) which he has commanded celebrated its 26th raising day at Mata Lambulane, an outskirts village along the Tipaimukh Road on February 24. The KNO raising day celebration was attended by Calvin H from the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) as chief guest and Sanga Hmar from the Hmar peoples Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) both members of UPF. Besides, dignitaries of Presidential faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) another group of the UPF also attended the ceremony. In his speech PS Haokip expressed his desire to see both the UPF and KNO sharing a common goal, which according to his political road map was a separate Kuki State.
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February - 24 
Pro-Talks faction of NDFB(NDFB-PTF) on February 24 threatened not to take part in the peace dialogue, being held for past seven years, with the Central Government unless it is held at the political level to resolve its demand for Bodoland state, repo
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Pro-Talks faction of NDFB(NDFB-PTF) on February 24 threatened not to take part in the peace dialogue, being held for past seven years, with the Central Government unless it is held at the political level to resolve its demand for Bodoland state, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and three linkmen, from Koiemari in Baksa District on February 24, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol, six mobile sets a
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and three linkmen, from Koiemari in Baksa District on February 24, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol, six mobile sets and two bikes from the militants.
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February - 24 
Security Grid in the State is not in its favour of returning the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru to his family fearing it may trigger widespread violent protests which might cause fatalities in the State, reports Great
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Security Grid in the State is not in its favour of returning the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru to his family fearing it may trigger widespread violent protests which might cause fatalities in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. A senior Police official said, “Once people in thousands are out on the streets, there could be casualties and nobody is ready to take a chance.” He further added, “On the other hand curfew has to be clamped to control the situation. And nobody would take a risk to say that curfew won’t be defied once the body is brought back.”
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February - 24 
Special city Police teams on February 24, grilled at least eight suspects in the blasts case and the leads are pointing to the involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Investigation further reveals that seeds of LeT were sown almost two decades ago by L
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Special city Police teams on February 24, grilled at least eight suspects in the blasts case and the leads are pointing to the involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Investigation further reveals that seeds of LeT were sown almost two decades ago by LeT militant Azam Ghouri who was killed by the Andhra Pradesh Police in an encounter in Karimnagar 13 years back.
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February - 24 
The Special Commando Force of Kerala Police, Thunderbolt, conducted combing operations at Munderi forests in Malappuram District on February 24, following fresh reports about sighting of an armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maois
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The Special Commando Force of Kerala Police, Thunderbolt, conducted combing operations at Munderi forests in Malappuram District on February 24, following fresh reports about sighting of an armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Deccan Chronicle. The operation is on.
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February - 24 
The Times of India reported on February 25 that the Government is so far inactive regarding a proposal to regulate sale of explosive substances and stop their pilferage for close to six months now. In July 2012, the Government had set up a committee
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The Times of India reported on February 25 that the Government is so far inactive regarding a proposal to regulate sale of explosive substances and stop their pilferage for close to six months now. In July 2012, the Government had set up a committee with members from the ministries of Commerce and Home, Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) to suggest ways to regulate the sale and pilferage of explosives such as ammonium nitrate and gelatine sticks as well as detonators.
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February - 24 
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 24, reviewed the coastal security in the Sunderbans on the first day of his two-day visit to West Bengal, advising Border Security Force (BSF) officials to strengthen surveillance along
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Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 24, reviewed the coastal security in the Sunderbans on the first day of his two-day visit to West Bengal, advising Border Security Force (BSF) officials to strengthen surveillance along the vulnerable riverine Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Times of India. He also visited Sarberia in North 24-Parganas District and from there took a BSF boat to Dhamakhali, in the same District. He also inspected Shamsernagar, Sagar Island and creeks in the Sunderbans.
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February - 24 
A person, identified as Shaikh Mohsin Shetti (32), was killed near Parda Park in Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station.
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A person, identified as Shaikh Mohsin Shetti (32), was killed near Parda Park in Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station.
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February - 24 
A Police head constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Yakatut area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of February 24, reports The News. Head Constable Farman Khan, residence of Tauheed Abad, was go
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A Police head constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Yakatut area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of February 24, reports The News. Head Constable Farman Khan, residence of Tauheed Abad, was going for Fajr (Morning prayer) when some unidentified assailants raiding a motorbike opened indiscriminate fire upon him, killing Farman Khan on the spot. He was a head constable in Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
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February - 24 
At least three persons were killed in separate acts of violence in the Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 24, reports Daily Times. A trader, identified as Anwar Muhammad (29), was killed at his shop under NIPA Br
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At least three persons were killed in separate acts of violence in the Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 24, reports Daily Times. A trader, identified as Anwar Muhammad (29), was killed at his shop under NIPA Bridge within the limits of Aziz Bhatti Police Station.
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February - 24 
Dead body was found from Khamosh Colony of Gulbahar within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station. The victim was identified as 29-year-old Shakeel Ahemd. He was the resident of Lyari.
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Dead body was found from Khamosh Colony of Gulbahar within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station. The victim was identified as 29-year-old Shakeel Ahemd. He was the resident of Lyari.
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February - 24 
Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik revealed that two groups of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) were operating in the Pakistan under the leadership of Malik Ishaq and Maulana Ludhianvi on February 24, reports Daily Times. Talking to the media in Sahiwa
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik revealed that two groups of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) were operating in the Pakistan under the leadership of Malik Ishaq and Maulana Ludhianvi on February 24, reports Daily Times. Talking to the media in Sahiwal (Punjab), Malik said that all provinces needed to take action against terrorism. He said that if the Punjab government had acted on letters sent by him pertaining to the LeJ, a tragedy such as the one on Kirani Road in Quetta would not have taken place. He said that information regarding an attack on the Hazara community had been given four days before the incident.
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February - 24 
Fifteen militants and two security personnel were killed in shelling by warplanes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions and an encounter between the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Security Forces in Tirah Valley and Bara tehsil (revenue unit) o
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Fifteen militants and two security personnel were killed in shelling by warplanes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions and an encounter between the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Security Forces in Tirah Valley and Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on February 24, reports The News. Sources said the jet fighters bombarded the positions of TTP in Sorkas, Sra Vella and Dwatoy in Kukikhel area in Tirah. At least, 10 militants were killed and eight injured in the air strikes. A vehicle and five sanctuaries of the militants were also destroyed in the aerial attack.
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February - 24 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed two suspected militants and arrested five others in a targeted operation near the Gulistan area of Qilla Abdullah District on February 24. The Security Force (SF) personnel seized rocket launchers, hand grenades,
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed two suspected militants and arrested five others in a targeted operation near the Gulistan area of Qilla Abdullah District on February 24. The Security Force (SF) personnel seized rocket launchers, hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles and explosives from the arrested accused.
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February - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) encountered with the LI militants in Nala area during a search operation in various areas of Bara subdivision including Mandikas, Bachi Nehar and Yousaf Talab As a result of crossfire, five militants and two security personnel w
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Security Forces (SFs) encountered with the LI militants in Nala area during a search operation in various areas of Bara subdivision including Mandikas, Bachi Nehar and Yousaf Talab As a result of crossfire, five militants and two security personnel were killed while 10 soldiers and six militants were injured. SFs were backed by two helicopters, which shelled militants’ positions in Nala. The forces also blew up an empty double cabin pick-up truck left behind by the militants. A car was seized while two suspects were arrested by the SFs and shifted to Fort Salop FC camp for interrogation.
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February - 24 
Talking to the media in Jahanian (Punjab), the minister said that ‘enemies’ were working to destabilise the country. He said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) started talking about having a dialogue after become weak. “The government will for
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Talking to the media in Jahanian (Punjab), the minister said that ‘enemies’ were working to destabilise the country. He said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) started talking about having a dialogue after become weak. “The government will form a strong team to have a dialogue with them,” he said. “We don’t want to see suicide vests in the hands of our future generations.” He criticised the Punjab Government for not taking proper action against banned outfits. He said that a list of 734 terrorists had been provided to the Punjab Government and “these people should have been arrested”.
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February - 24 
Supreme Court (SC) on February 24 referred four political parties’ decision to form an election Government led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi to a special bench and issued a show cause notice to the office of the President, Prime Minister Baburam Bh
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Supreme Court (SC) on February 24 referred four political parties’ decision to form an election Government led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi to a special bench and issued a show cause notice to the office of the President, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and his office and UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to furnish written clarification over the decision by March 5, reports The Himalayan Times. Single bench of SC Justice Sushila Karki referred the case to a special bench of more than three justices and also scheduled its prompt hearing on March 7. The final verdict on the petition will be issued following the March 7 hearing.
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February - 24 
The major four political parties - the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 24 have decided to final
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The major four political parties - the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 24 have decided to finalize the issue of whether to form a Chief Justice-led election Government or not by February 25 (today), reports Nepalnews.com. They have also decided to wait for a final word from Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi whether he is willing to lead the election Government.
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February - 24 
Four persons were killed and at least 50 others injured in clashes between Islamists led by Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and the Police in Singair sub-District in Manikganj District on February 24’s countrywide hartal (general st
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Four persons were killed and at least 50 others injured in clashes between Islamists led by Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and the Police in Singair sub-District in Manikganj District on February 24’s countrywide hartal (general strike), reports The Daily Star. The deceased are identified as Alamgir Hossain (35), a farmer; Nasir Ahmed (30), a husk trader; Nazimuddin Mollah (26), an expatriate; and Shah Alam (20), a student.
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February - 24 
Police arrested a leader of ICS in Court Road Area of the Dhaka city on February 24 while he was preparing to picket during a hartal. The detainee is identified as Abdul Karim, Government College unit president. In Chittagong District, Police arreste
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Police arrested a leader of ICS in Court Road Area of the Dhaka city on February 24 while he was preparing to picket during a hartal. The detainee is identified as Abdul Karim, Government College unit president. In Chittagong District, Police arrested seven ICS cadres and recovered 10 cocktails and many iron rods, sticks and marbles from their rooms while raiding the hostel of Alam Shah Para Kamil Madrasa at Rangunia sub-District.
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February - 24 
The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), an independent regional Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in a written statement on February 24 suggested the United Nations (UN) Working Group on Enforced Disappearances to study the situation and conduct in
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The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), an independent regional Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in a written statement on February 24 suggested the United Nations (UN) Working Group on Enforced Disappearances to study the situation and conduct inquiries into to the remains of the 200 or more persons found in the grave in Matale town of Jaffna District, reports Colombo Page. According to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of Matale Dr. Ajith Jayasena, skeletal remains of 154 people were found during excavations carried out from the 26th of November until the 12th of February at the grave site in the premises of the Matale Hospital. The ALRC with its sister organisation, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), have documented numerous cases of enforced disappearances to the Sri Lankan Government and to the UN Working Group.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indi
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indian Express. District Superintendent of Police (SP), SS Tripathi said the Maoist was a native of Madharam village in Tandur mandal (administrative unit) in Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh. He joined the Maoists in 1986 and carried a head money of INR 500,000.
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February - 25 
A resident of Jaisalmer, identified as Sumer Khan, was arrested on February 25 by joint team of Pokhran Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID, Jodhpur zone) from his residence in Karmo ki Dhani in Pokhran area of Jaisalmer District for se
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A resident of Jaisalmer, identified as Sumer Khan, was arrested on February 25 by joint team of Pokhran Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID, Jodhpur zone) from his residence in Karmo ki Dhani in Pokhran area of Jaisalmer District for sending strategic information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) via emails and mobile calls for the past three years, reports The Times of India. Chances are that he had sent details of the recently held ‘Iron Fist’ exercise of the Air Force to the ISI. He was produced in a court in Jaipur. The court sent him to eight-day police custody. Sources said that Sumer had gone to Pakistan at least thrice. During his last visit in October 2012, he had allegedly stayed at his uncle's (Mohammed Khan, an ISI agent) house at Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab Province in Pakistan. "He was trained for 8-10 days by ISI in Pakistan. His uncle had got him in touch with Pak intelligence agency and bribed him to send strategic information. He accepted the offer and started sending information about the Indian Army. He was arrested under the Official Secrets Act," a police officer said.
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February - 25 
A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Laimayum Jotin sharma alias Mocha (29), from near Nahabam Basketball ground at around 6.15am of February 25. A .9-mm pistol marked as Mauser Werke, made in USA, was r
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A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Laimayum Jotin sharma alias Mocha (29), from near Nahabam Basketball ground at around 6.15am of February 25. A .9-mm pistol marked as Mauser Werke, made in USA, was recovered from the possession of Jotin Sharma, who joined the outfit in 2011 through one Tachou (38). Jotin was working for the PLA under the command of one Ibobi of Ningomthongjao.
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February - 25 
A three-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team conducted several raids at undisclosed locations in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District) for three days till February 24, in connection with the September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, according to
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A three-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team conducted several raids at undisclosed locations in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District) for three days till February 24, in connection with the September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, according to The Times of India. According to Punjab Police, the team, landed in Jalandhar on February 21, following leads on terrorists of banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) hiding in the District. Sources in Punjab Police said that attempts are being made by Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to reignite terrorism in Punjab and carry out bomb explosions with the help of Sikh militants based abroad. "The Babbar Khalsa top leadership, including ‘chief’ Wadhawa Singh, and its cadres are active in Pakistan and a few European countries. They are actively cooperating with ISI and LeT," reads a Punjab Police document dated October 9, 2011.
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February - 25 
A truck driver from West Bengal, Mohidul Sheikh (36), was abducted by unidentified persons at Nangdolbari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on February 25, reports Times of India.
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A truck driver from West Bengal, Mohidul Sheikh (36), was abducted by unidentified persons at Nangdolbari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on February 25, reports Times of India.
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February - 25 
Amidst stringent security measures taken up by the Indian security forces to prevent the celebration of the 2nd Foundation day of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the outfit observed its raising day on February 25 at their Tactical head quarter.
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Amidst stringent security measures taken up by the Indian security forces to prevent the celebration of the 2nd Foundation day of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the outfit observed its raising day on February 25 at their Tactical head quarter.
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February - 25 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), G. Kishan Reddy, has received a letter, allegedly from LeT, claiming responsibility for blasts and threatening more attacks, sources said. The letter, according to sources, says that the city's Begum Bazaar area wo
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), G. Kishan Reddy, has received a letter, allegedly from LeT, claiming responsibility for blasts and threatening more attacks, sources said. The letter, according to sources, says that the city's Begum Bazaar area would be the next target, NDTV reports on February 25. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the bomb blasts.
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February - 25 
Bihar has borrowed a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand for operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), state Water Resources Development Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary told the State Assembly on February 25, reports Zee
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Bihar has borrowed a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand for operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), state Water Resources Development Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary told the State Assembly on February 25, reports Zee News. Replaying to a question, he informed, "Bihar is taking a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand during its combing operations against Maoists because the State has no helicopter of its own."
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February - 25 
Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants - Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Amir Raza Khan and Fayyaz Kagzi - have been enjoying Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) hospitality with a quid pro quo of carrying out attacks on India, The Times of India report
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Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants - Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Amir Raza Khan and Fayyaz Kagzi - have been enjoying Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) hospitality with a quid pro quo of carrying out attacks on India, The Times of India reported on February 26. Besides, there are others who keep shuttling between Pakistan (mainly Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh) and Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia and UAE) on Pakistani passports. Their job is to establish contact with Indians who have been working in those countries, and are tasked with developing them as unsuspecting conduits to send remittances to India. The funds are used for creating sleeper cells for plotting future strikes. They have been working in sync with the charter of the IM that was set up by ISI as an Indian proxy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to project to the world at large that terrorism in India is homegrown in both form and content. Consequently, most of the recruits in IM are Indians, who have been reporting to their bosses in Pakistan.
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February - 25 
Greeting the people of Manipur and saluting all the 'martyrs' who have laid down their lives in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement on the occasion of Revolutionary Peoples Front’s (RPF) 34th foundation (February 25) which the outfit obs
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Greeting the people of Manipur and saluting all the 'martyrs' who have laid down their lives in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement on the occasion of Revolutionary Peoples Front’s (RPF) 34th foundation (February 25) which the outfit observes as Independence Demand Day, its ‘President’ Irengbam Chaoren appealed to people of all communities of Manipur to introspect whether "we would have faced the present grim situation had Manipur evolved into a full fledged modem State in the form of an independent country"
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February - 25 
Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) City Police teams are set to launch manhunt beginning February 25, for two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, identified as Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez, and Waqas alias Ahmed who were spotted in Hyderabad a few days prior
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Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) City Police teams are set to launch manhunt beginning February 25, for two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, identified as Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez, and Waqas alias Ahmed who were spotted in Hyderabad a few days prior to the twin bomb blasts in Dilsukhnagar on February 21, 2013, reports The Times of India. They are also accused in the Pune (Maharashtra) blast of August 1, 2012. Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) did receive alerts about the presence of these two in Hyderabad last week.
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February - 25 
IED blast occurred in the night of February 25 at around 6:30 pm few meters away from Border Road Task Force (BRTF) headquarter gate. However, no one was injured in the explosion.
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IED blast occurred in the night of February 25 at around 6:30 pm few meters away from Border Road Task Force (BRTF) headquarter gate. However, no one was injured in the explosion.
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February - 25 
IM operative Syed Maqbool, who had helped his associates’ recce Dilsukhnagar in 2012, is said to have met two militants with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links in Nellore (Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh) jail before he was arrested
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IM operative Syed Maqbool, who had helped his associates’ recce Dilsukhnagar in 2012, is said to have met two militants with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links in Nellore (Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh) jail before he was arrested by the Delhi Police, senior officials probing the Hyderabad blasts said, The Times of India reports on February 25. Police said Maqbool had met suspected ISI agent Firoz Khan in Nellore jail a few months before his arrest in Delhi.
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February - 25 
In a joint operation launched after tip off, the Police and Army recovered arms and ammunition from the forests Kralsangri in Handwara locality of Kupwara District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one AK rifle, one mag
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In a joint operation launched after tip off, the Police and Army recovered arms and ammunition from the forests Kralsangri in Handwara locality of Kupwara District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one AK rifle, one magazine, 20 rounds, one Chinese pistol, one magazine, five rounds, one radio set antenna and 4 UBGL rounds.
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February - 25 
Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of Imphal East and West commandos arrested two Naga National Council (NNC) militants, identified as Luingam Haoram (37) and Elangbam Gyaneshwor Singh (49), along with two powerful improvised explosive devices
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Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of Imphal East and West commandos arrested two Naga National Council (NNC) militants, identified as Luingam Haoram (37) and Elangbam Gyaneshwor Singh (49), along with two powerful improvised explosive devices (IED) on February 25 at around 8.30am near the Uripok Cheirap Court in Imphal West District. The two IEDs were fitted inside a iron rod along with two electric detonators and two bed switches, two charged demolition M112, four circuits, one battery cell, six electronic detonators, one remote control set and two mobile handsets. Both the arrested persons disclose that the NNC in collusion with the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were planning to explode the two IEDs at the Laipham Khunou area in one or two days time in the surrounding areas.
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February - 25 
Lanheiba Meitei, Chairman of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) clarified on February 25 that no one was threatened or forced to take part in the ‘home coming ceremony’ held at the 1st Manipur Rifles’ Banquet hall on February 13, according to a rep
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Lanheiba Meitei, Chairman of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) clarified on February 25 that no one was threatened or forced to take part in the ‘home coming ceremony’ held at the 1st Manipur Rifles’ Banquet hall on February 13, according to a report of February 25. Lanheiba was addressing the media at one of the transit camps in Imphal after allegations by two persons on February 24 that they were civilians and were forced to take part in the ceremony.
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February - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers
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Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers near Aotsakili-Kithsakisa area under Zunheboto District. Police sources said the incident occurred when one of the two vehicles carrying troopers developed technical problem and suddenly met a group of armed NSCN-K cadres in full uniform traveling in two vehicles-a Maruti Gypsy and Maruti Van. Sources said NSCN-K cadres reportedly fired upon the troopers and in the resultant exchange of fire one NSCN-K cadre was shot and killed while the rest fled and escaped into the forest. However, NSCN-K, condemning the incident, refuted the reports that their cadres fired upon IRB troopers. They maintained that the IRB troopesr opened fire first and its cadres resorted to retaliatory firing. NSCN-K also accused IRB of blocking the road and laying the ambush on its cadres
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February - 25 
NIA has sought custody of IM militants Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, currently lodged in Tihar jail (New Delhi). The duo, arrested last year for the August 2012 blasts in Pune, had recced Dilsukhnagar loaclity. They had scoured the area in July 2012 o
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NIA has sought custody of IM militants Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, currently lodged in Tihar jail (New Delhi). The duo, arrested last year for the August 2012 blasts in Pune, had recced Dilsukhnagar loaclity. They had scoured the area in July 2012 on the instructions of Riyaz Bhatkal.
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February - 25 
One live Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK) - 47 cartridge and a Compact Disc (CD) were seized from two Pakistani nationals at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing of Poonch District on February 25 when they arrived here through the weekly bus service between India and Pa
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One live Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK) - 47 cartridge and a Compact Disc (CD) were seized from two Pakistani nationals at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing of Poonch District on February 25 when they arrived here through the weekly bus service between India and Pakistan, reports Kashmir Times. During investigation, 75-year-old Ghulam Hassan told security officers that he did not know how the bullet came in his pocket.
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February - 25 
People’s Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) has called a 100-hour strike in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Area District (BTAD) and its adjoining tribal-dominated areas from February 28-midnight in protest against what it te
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People’s Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) has called a 100-hour strike in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Area District (BTAD) and its adjoining tribal-dominated areas from February 28-midnight in protest against what it termed the State Government’s “lackadaisical” attitude towards the Bodoland issue.
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February - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Rahimuddin (18) and Baktar Ali (24), in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Rahimuddin (18) and Baktar Ali (24), in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph
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February - 25 
Security forces of Red Shield Division launched search operation at Kadangban Part I area on February 25 which led to the arrest of one cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as ‘Captain’ Y
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Security forces of Red Shield Division launched search operation at Kadangban Part I area on February 25 which led to the arrest of one cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as ‘Captain’ Yumkhangbai Shamjit Meitei (29). One .9-mm pistol and five live rounds were recovered from his possession
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February - 25 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury on February 25 said that a section of the banned ULFA leaders were still “under illusion that establishing a ‘sovereign Assam’ was possible because of their ‘misconception’ about the co
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury on February 25 said that a section of the banned ULFA leaders were still “under illusion that establishing a ‘sovereign Assam’ was possible because of their ‘misconception’ about the colonial occupation of Indian State of Assam,” reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 25 
The Garo National Council (GNC), in a meeting held at Hudakona in Goalpara District, renamed itself as Garo National Union (GNU), reports The Sentinel. It strongly opposed the inclusion of villages dominated by Garo people in the Rabha Hasong Autonom
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The Garo National Council (GNC), in a meeting held at Hudakona in Goalpara District, renamed itself as Garo National Union (GNU), reports The Sentinel. It strongly opposed the inclusion of villages dominated by Garo people in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area for which a draft was published on February 21 referring the delimitation of villages in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 picked up three Student Islamic Movement in India (SIMI) cadres from Samalkot town in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for questioning regarding the February 21, 2013, Dilsukhnagar (Hyder
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 picked up three Student Islamic Movement in India (SIMI) cadres from Samalkot town in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for questioning regarding the February 21, 2013, Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) blast, reports The Times of India. The Police, emphasizing that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is the new version of SIMI, see a link between the blasts and the disappearance of SIMI activists after the blasts. "Two IM activists, Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez and Waqas alias Ahmed, came to Hyderabad from Mumbai and reconnoiter possible crowded places to trigger the bomb including Dilsukhnagar," said an official involved in the probe. He added, "We suspect ex-SIMI activists to be the local module who've gone missing after the crime. We hope to extract information from the three men from East Godavari that could give us vital clues to cracking the case." Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) obtained permission from the special Maharashtra Control for Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 25 to interrogate two accused, identified as Firoze Sayyed and Irfan Landge, in the August 1, 2012, Pune (Maharashtra) blasts case in connection with the twin blasts in Hyderabad blast, reports The Hindu.
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February - 25 
The special NIA court in Delhi on February 25 issued production warrants and the duo will be produced on February 27 and remanded to NIA custody. With Maqbool and Imran being the strongest leads in the investigation so far, NIA hopes their interrogat
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The special NIA court in Delhi on February 25 issued production warrants and the duo will be produced on February 27 and remanded to NIA custody. With Maqbool and Imran being the strongest leads in the investigation so far, NIA hopes their interrogation will help the agency understand the exact plan envisaged by Riyaz and reveal some more clues about the executors of the blasts.
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February - 25 
Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland have been told to tighten security on their international and inter-State borders ahead of the vote count in the three States on February 28. “Security along the borders will be further tightened in view of the counti
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Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland have been told to tighten security on their international and inter-State borders ahead of the vote count in the three States on February 28. “Security along the borders will be further tightened in view of the counting of votes,” an Election Commission official told IANS. Elections for the State Assembly of the three States happened recently.
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February - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were
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Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were killed in a gun battle with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near the hills of Korcholi village under Gangalur Police Station limits of the District."
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February - 25 
Two tribal students, identified as Sandeep Lohra and Mangal Khadia, were killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Koda-Pahan Toli under Sisai Police Station l
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Two tribal students, identified as Sandeep Lohra and Mangal Khadia, were killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Koda-Pahan Toli under Sisai Police Station limits in Gumla District, on February 25, reports Zee News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) DK Pandey confirmed the incident
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February - 25 
Various separatist and religious organizations from the State have formed a coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), after two meetings at an undisclosed location in Srinagar town (Srinagar District), Indian
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Various separatist and religious organizations from the State have formed a coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), after two meetings at an undisclosed location in Srinagar town (Srinagar District), Indian Express reported on February 26. The committee comprise of both factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani (APHC-G) and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (APHC-M), Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM).
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February - 25 
Violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA), Pakistani troopers fired upon a patrol party of Border Security Force (BSF) along the Line of Control (LoC) on Mandi sub-sector of forward Sawjian sector in Poonch District on February 25, reports Daily Excels
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Violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA), Pakistani troopers fired upon a patrol party of Border Security Force (BSF) along the Line of Control (LoC) on Mandi sub-sector of forward Sawjian sector in Poonch District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no one was injured in the firing. Kashmir Times, quoting an official, adds that Pakistani troopers fired using Light Machine Guns (LMG) and Medium Machine Guns (MMG).
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February - 25 
A body packed in a gunny bag was found near Muslim Nagar of Sector 11 in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. The victim was identified as Sarfaraz Khan (23).
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A body packed in a gunny bag was found near Muslim Nagar of Sector 11 in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. The victim was identified as Sarfaraz Khan (23).
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February - 25 
A dead body was found from Ghulam Hussian Weighbridge of Musharaf Colony within the precincts of Maripur Police Station
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A dead body was found from Ghulam Hussian Weighbridge of Musharaf Colony within the precincts of Maripur Police Station
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February - 25 
A dead body was found near Kaghzi Bazaar of Kharadar within the limits of Kharadar Police Station.
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A dead body was found near Kaghzi Bazaar of Kharadar within the limits of Kharadar Police Station.
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February - 25 
A man, identified as Asad (21), was killed by unidentified assailants near PIDC area within the limits of Civil Line Police Station.
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A man, identified as Asad (21), was killed by unidentified assailants near PIDC area within the limits of Civil Line Police Station.
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February - 25 
A person, identified as Ikhlaq (39), was killed near his house in Kunwari Colony within the precinct of Pirabad Police Station.
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A person, identified as Ikhlaq (39), was killed near his house in Kunwari Colony within the precinct of Pirabad Police Station.
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February - 25 
A person, identified as Mufti Muhammad Abdullah (36), was killed near Faqeer Colony within the limits of Mominabad Police Station.
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A person, identified as Mufti Muhammad Abdullah (36), was killed near Faqeer Colony within the limits of Mominabad Police Station.
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February - 25 
At least eight persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 25, reports Daily Times. Two persons were killed and 10 others were injured in a bomb blast at Shah Lakhi Ghulam shri
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At least eight persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 25, reports Daily Times. Two persons were killed and 10 others were injured in a bomb blast at Shah Lakhi Ghulam shrine in Shikarpur District.
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February - 25 
At least seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed when Security Forces (SFs) pounded Kukikhel area of Tirah Valley in Bara tehshil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 25, repo
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At least seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed when Security Forces (SFs) pounded Kukikhel area of Tirah Valley in Bara tehshil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 25, reports Daily Times. Security sources said that the aircraft targeted Kukikhel area and destroyed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.
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February - 25 
Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on February 25 appealed to Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to summon Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and ask him why he didn’t take any action against the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), reports D
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on February 25 appealed to Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to summon Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and ask him why he didn’t take any action against the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), reports Daily Times. Malik claimed that Shahbaz asked the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop terrorism in Punjab as he and the TTP share a ‘common agenda’. He said if the provincial Governments of Sindh and Balochistan have issued arms license to LeJ chief Malik Ishaq, its responsibility does not lie with the Federal Government. The Federal Government didn’t issue any license to the LeJ chief, he added. He claimed that the Punjab Government was backing LeJ. He asked why a case was not registered against Malik Ishaq when he termed Shias of Faisalabad as ‘infidels’. Had the Punjab government taken timely action against LeJ, the terrorism incidents in Karachi (Sindh) and Quetta (Balochistan) could have been avoided, he said. The interior minister was of the view that TTP is supporting LeJ.
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February - 25 
In the same Agency, Khasadar Force defused an explosive device planted along the roadside In Jamrud area (Jamrud District), reports Dawn.
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In the same Agency, Khasadar Force defused an explosive device planted along the roadside In Jamrud area (Jamrud District), reports Dawn.
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February - 25 
One Frontier Corpse (FC) trooper was killed and six others were injured in a blast at Fort Slope Camp in Khajoori area in Bara tehshil.
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One Frontier Corpse (FC) trooper was killed and six others were injured in a blast at Fort Slope Camp in Khajoori area in Bara tehshil.
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February - 25 
Police said that 195 suspected militants were arrested during a special campaign in Districts of Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera.
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Police said that 195 suspected militants were arrested during a special campaign in Districts of Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera.
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February - 25 
Suspected militants blew up a Government primary school in Badhber area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 25, reports Dawn. A Police official said that terrorists planted an Improvised Explosiv
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Suspected militants blew up a Government primary school in Badhber area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 25, reports Dawn. A Police official said that terrorists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Government Boys Primary School-II Masho Piki that went off after midnight.
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February - 25 
The Frontier Corpse (FC) killed two suspected terrorists and arrested five others in an operation in Gulistan area of the Qila Abdullah District on February 25, reports The News. During the search operation militants opened fire at FC personnel. Two
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The Frontier Corpse (FC) killed two suspected terrorists and arrested five others in an operation in Gulistan area of the Qila Abdullah District on February 25, reports The News. During the search operation militants opened fire at FC personnel. Two suspects were killed when the law enforcers retaliated. Five suspects were arrested and an unspecified quantity of rocket launchers, hand-grenades, AK-47 rifles and explosives were recovered. Meanwhile, a group of local tribesmen blocked Quetta (Quetta District)-Chaman (Chaman District) highway in a protest against the operation, suspending the traffic for an hour
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February - 25 
Unidentified militants abducted an owner of petrol pump Waheed Zaman in Kohlu District.
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Unidentified militants abducted an owner of petrol pump Waheed Zaman in Kohlu District.
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February - 25 
After receiving positive indication from the SC on February 25, a meeting of four parties decided to expedite homework for clearing legal and constitutional hurdles for the formation of election Government led by Regmi, reports Kantipuronline.com. Th
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After receiving positive indication from the SC on February 25, a meeting of four parties decided to expedite homework for clearing legal and constitutional hurdles for the formation of election Government led by Regmi, reports Kantipuronline.com. The meeting held at the office of Special Committee in Kathmandu also welcomed a statement issued by the SC showing positive gestures to the efforts being made by four parties to form a sitting Chief Justice-led Government. The four-party meeting entrusted eight-member cross-party task force to prepare a proposal about removing constitutional difficulties after Chief Justice Regmi indicated to the chiefs of four political parties that he was ready to head such Government provided an agreement among parties. The proposal prepared by task force will be presented during the four-party meet on February 27.
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February - 25 
Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on February 25 has finally made an official statement over the four-party proposition to form an election Government under the head of the judiciary, reports Nepalnews.com. Supreme Court (SC) Assistant Spokesperson Hemant
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Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on February 25 has finally made an official statement over the four-party proposition to form an election Government under the head of the judiciary, reports Nepalnews.com. Supreme Court (SC) Assistant Spokesperson Hemanta Rawal said that Chief Justice Regmi has no personal desire to be head of the Government, but has taken a recent proposal put forward by the major political parties positively. Rawal said that the Chief Justice understands that the proposal's main objective is to end the political and constitutional crisis facing the country. Chief Justice Regmi had been refraining from making any comment on the four-party-backed idea ever since top leaders started discussing it.
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February - 25 
Myrepublica.com reports on February 25 (today) that the prospect of forming an election Government under the leadership of sitting ChiefJjustice Khil Raj Regmi has become slimmer as the Chief Justice has remained hesitant citing political, constituti
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Myrepublica.com reports on February 25 (today) that the prospect of forming an election Government under the leadership of sitting ChiefJjustice Khil Raj Regmi has become slimmer as the Chief Justice has remained hesitant citing political, constitutional as well legal hurdles. Sensing this, top leaders from major political parties have decided to seek a final answer from Regmi by February 25 (today) on whether it is possible to form a Chief Justice-led election Government.
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February - 25 
At least 40 persons, including 20 Policemen, were injured as the cadres of Islamic parties led by Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)-ICS clashed with the Police in Kishoreganj town of Kishoreganj District on February 25, reports New Age. A group of cadres of the
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At least 40 persons, including 20 Policemen, were injured as the cadres of Islamic parties led by Jammat-e-Islami (JeI)-ICS clashed with the Police in Kishoreganj town of Kishoreganj District on February 25, reports New Age. A group of cadres of the Islamic parties locked into an altercation with the Policemen when the latter asked them not to move in group. The unruly cadres pelted the law enforcers with brickbats, triggering a clash. The Police fired 60 rounds of rubber bullets and 50 teargas shells to disperse the agitating people. They also arrested 13 cadres from the spot.
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February - 25 
Islamic parties led by JeI-ICS demanding execution of bloggers for their blasphemous posts online exploded 20 crude bombs at 10 places in Brahmanbaria town of Brahmanbaria District. Police recovered three crude bombs from the town.
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Islamic parties led by JeI-ICS demanding execution of bloggers for their blasphemous posts online exploded 20 crude bombs at 10 places in Brahmanbaria town of Brahmanbaria District. Police recovered three crude bombs from the town.
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February - 25 
Two persons, including an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, who sustained bullet injuries in separate clashes with Police in Sylhet District, succumbed to their injuries on February 25, reports The Daily Star. The deceased were, identified as Ali A
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Two persons, including an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, who sustained bullet injuries in separate clashes with Police in Sylhet District, succumbed to their injuries on February 25, reports The Daily Star. The deceased were, identified as Ali Asgar Khan Rahat, social welfare secretary of Sylhet city unit of ICS, and Abdur Rahman Shahin, a shop owner. Rahat had sustained injuries when Police opened fire on an ICS procession on February 16. Shahin, on the other hand, was injured on February 22 when Police fired gunshots to bring the situation under control after the Sylhet Central Shaheed Minar was damaged by Islamist demonstrators.
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February - 25 
Sri Lankan Information Department said on February 25 that the Government under its National Plan of Action (NAP) to implement the recommendations Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) prepares to conduct an island wide census on deaths
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Sri Lankan Information Department said on February 25 that the Government under its National Plan of Action (NAP) to implement the recommendations Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) prepares to conduct an island wide census on deaths and injuries to people and on damages to the properties during the three decades of ethnic conflict. The census, to be conducted jointly by the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs and the Department of Census and Statistics, will cover the conflict period from 1983 up to the end of war in May 2009. The LLRC in its final report had recommended conducting a professionally designed household survey covering all affected families in all parts of the island to ascertain firsthand the scale and the circumstances of death and injuries to civilians as well as damage to property during the period of the conflict. The LLRC has also recommended devising a centralized system of data collection at the national level, integrating all information with regard to missing persons.
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February - 25 
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on February 25 said that ‘massive’ human rights violations have occurred in Sri Lanka during the war that ended in 2009, reports Daily Mirror. Making the opening statement at the 22nd session of the H
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on February 25 said that ‘massive’ human rights violations have occurred in Sri Lanka during the war that ended in 2009, reports Daily Mirror. Making the opening statement at the 22nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Pillay said, “We must continue to nurture and strengthen the system designed to deal with such crimes and violations, and those who commit them. It is also critical that we in the international community do our utmost to prevent such situations from developing or deteriorating.”
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February - 26 
A meeting held at Naisingpara Bru relief camp at Ananda bazaar in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on February 26 and attended by 79 representatives from various NGOs and religious organizations demanded the safe passage for five abducted laboure
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A meeting held at Naisingpara Bru relief camp at Ananda bazaar in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on February 26 and attended by 79 representatives from various NGOs and religious organizations demanded the safe passage for five abducted labourers, reports The Sentinel .The representatives also included Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF). Informing this through a fax message, A Sawibunga, ‘president’ of Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum, said it was most unfortunate that five persons engaged in construction activities in Chikha Dampa Tiger Sanctuary in Mamit District of Mizoram, were allegedly abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on February 19 and till date remained traceless.
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February - 26 
A racket of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was neutralized with the arrest of five persons from Andheri East locality of Mumbai Suburban District, reports The Times of India on February 27. FICN worth INR 134,000 has been seized from them over a fo
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A racket of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was neutralized with the arrest of five persons from Andheri East locality of Mumbai Suburban District, reports The Times of India on February 27. FICN worth INR 134,000 has been seized from them over a fortnight. The accused have been identified as Dinesh Jain (33), Rajesh Jain (28), Hastimal Jain (35), Mumtaz Sayyed (38) and Mansoor Ali Manihar (45).
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February - 26 
A team of East Singhbhum and West Bengal Police, on February 26, launched a massive combing operation in Patamda-Ghatshila (East Singhbhum District) area along the West Bengal border to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre
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A team of East Singhbhum and West Bengal Police, on February 26, launched a massive combing operation in Patamda-Ghatshila (East Singhbhum District) area along the West Bengal border to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres feared to have come from the neighbouring State, reports The Telegraph. The interstate offensive was prompted by a tip-off that an armed squad of Maoists had sneaked into Patamda’s Meghda Pahar from Purulia District of West Bengal following an offensive there on February 25. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar Jha, who is leading the operation, Jharkhand has pressed into action six companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one company of Special Task Force (STF). From West Bengal, an equal number of paramilitary personnel have joined the hunt. The officer said “We have gheraoed Patamda-Meghada Pahar and Amda Pahar from all sides. But as of now, we have not found any sign of the Maoists. However, the main objective is to turn the heat on the rebels so that they are forced to flee Meghada Pahar”.
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February - 26 
After establishing their bases in rural areas of the country, including some places in Karnataka, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to move into the urban areas — in line with the objectives of 2007 Urban Perspective Plan (UPP),
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After establishing their bases in rural areas of the country, including some places in Karnataka, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to move into the urban areas — in line with the objectives of 2007 Urban Perspective Plan (UPP), reports The Deccan Herald. Even as the State’s anti-Maoist force remains busy in some of the ‘Maoist-affected areas’, mostly in and around the Malnad region, the CPI-Maoist is spreading its tentacles in cities and semi-urban areas, including Bangalore. Confirming this, a Senior Intelligence officer said, “It is true that we are observing activity by left wing extremists groups in Bangalore. They are indulging in some over-ground operations and we are aware that certain people are involved in this.” He added that such groups, going by their modus operandi, use colleges and certain sections of the society to expand their cadre. “This is part of their overall strategy,” he said.
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February - 26 
An Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant lobbed a grenade at a Police team at Kenduguri bypass area in Jorhat in Jorhat District on February 26, injuring two Security Force (SF) personnel, reports The Telegraph. Th
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An Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant lobbed a grenade at a Police team at Kenduguri bypass area in Jorhat in Jorhat District on February 26, injuring two Security Force (SF) personnel, reports The Telegraph. The injured were identified as Constable Keshab Gogoi and home guard Bolin Sonowal. Constable Gogoi managed to snatch a bag containing a bottle grenade and 28 rounds of live ammunition of AK-47 rifle from the militants. Police have picked up four persons, identified as Pankaj Bora, Ranjit Dutta, Mintu Bora and Arpan Jyoti Lahon, for questioning.
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February - 26 
An official release stated that as many as 12,644 displaced people due to the Bodo-Muslim clashes in 2012 are still living in 20 relief camps. Of which 4615 are in Kokrajhar District, all of whom belonging to the minority community and 395 Bodo and 7
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An official release stated that as many as 12,644 displaced people due to the Bodo-Muslim clashes in 2012 are still living in 20 relief camps. Of which 4615 are in Kokrajhar District, all of whom belonging to the minority community and 395 Bodo and 7634 minority people are living in camps in Chirang District.
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February - 26 
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a normal security drill near Noonmati Refinery in Guwahati under Kamrup (metro) District. The explosives containing ammonium nitrate and ball bearings plac
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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a normal security drill near Noonmati Refinery in Guwahati under Kamrup (metro) District. The explosives containing ammonium nitrate and ball bearings placed in a tin can, a detonator and some fuse wires were found inside a bag just outside the refinery’s boundary wall
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February - 26 
Elsewhere, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi called for special treatment for all Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of the State, reports Assam Tribune on February 27. “I have been saying this since long that in all thos
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Elsewhere, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi called for special treatment for all Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of the State, reports Assam Tribune on February 27. “I have been saying this since long that in all those districts affected by insurgency and Naxalism special treatment should be extended,” he said. Referring to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the Chief Minister expressed his confidence that Paresh Barua would one day join the peace process. The support base of the militant outfit has shrunk and ULFA has weakened over the years. “Today, I am in a better position to control ULFA,” he said.
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February - 26 
IED weighing 1.50 kilogram was found in the morning of February 26 at around 6:45 am near the gate of 25 BRTF headquarter which is closely located to Lamphel Police station.
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IED weighing 1.50 kilogram was found in the morning of February 26 at around 6:45 am near the gate of 25 BRTF headquarter which is closely located to Lamphel Police station.
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February - 26 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 26 allegedly threatened to blow up major railway stations and places of religious and tourist interest in Uttarakhand in retaliation to the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, a senior Police official s
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 26 allegedly threatened to blow up major railway stations and places of religious and tourist interest in Uttarakhand in retaliation to the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, a senior Police official said, reports IBNLive. Security around the places mentioned in the letter has been beefed up. The letter written purportedly by the Karachi (Sindh, Pakistan) based ‘area commander’ of JeM contains a threat to blow up Dehradun, Haridwar and Kath Godam rail junctions near Nainital and prominent places of religious and tourist interest like Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Mohan Joshi said
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February - 26 
Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Churachandpur District in the morning of February 26 killed one Army trooper and a mine detector dog of the Army and left three persons injured. The IED was planted on
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Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Churachandpur District in the morning of February 26 killed one Army trooper and a mine detector dog of the Army and left three persons injured. The IED was planted on the roadside at a place located between Khiang zang and Tollen village.
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February - 26 
Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast reportedly occurred at Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Phek office complex (Phek District) on February 26 at around 6.30pm in which one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper suffered minor injury. It
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Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast reportedly occurred at Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Phek office complex (Phek District) on February 26 at around 6.30pm in which one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper suffered minor injury. It was suspected that some miscreants hurled the bomb in to the complex and fled.
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