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February - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the CRPF personnel of the 8th Battalion were on a combing operation in Chandrapur forest in the District when they identified a camp near Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB). On search, the security personnel seized nine guns, 15 detonators, 11 gelatine sticks and eight rounds of live bullets.
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Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF r
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Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF recovered a clay-more mine, detonators and other explosives during a combing operation at Bangarugudi area. All the explosives were reportedly dumped at an isolated place.
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Chhatradhar Mahato, leader of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), erstwhile Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, was released from Presidency Jail in Kolkata on February 1, reports The Hindu. Mahato wa
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Chhatradhar Mahato, leader of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), erstwhile Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, was released from Presidency Jail in Kolkata on February 1, reports The Hindu. Mahato was arrested on September 26, 2009, by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Pirka village under Lalgarh area in Jhargram District of West Bengal, on charges of bid on the life of former Chief Minister (CM) Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in the Kanta Pahari area on November 2, 2008. He was the face behind the Lalgarh movement that was launched after Police conducted raids at several tribal homes and arrested a large number of locals allegedly without any evidence. Under his leadership, Mahato had turned Lalgarh into a ‘liberated zone’ till his arrest in 2009, adds News 18. He was convicted under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in 2015 in connection with several cases between 2008 and 2011, including Kanta Pahari bomb blast in Lalgarh, Jnaneswari Express case and the landmine blast targeting then West Bengal CM Bhattacharjee, and was lodged in Presidency Jail.
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On February 1, an unidentified terrorist was arrested from general area of Jongsum in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles. Assam Rifles (AR) had launched an operation in the area following an intelligence report about unident
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On February 1, an unidentified terrorist was arrested from general area of Jongsum in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles. Assam Rifles (AR) had launched an operation in the area following an intelligence report about unidentified terrorists terrorising and attempting extortion in the area.
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On February 2, the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) took responsibility for the exchange of fire with Army's 9 Rajputana Rifles at Wara Natun Gaon in Tinsukia District along Assam-Arunachal border, reports East Mojo. ULFA-I furthe
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On February 2, the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) took responsibility for the exchange of fire with Army's 9 Rajputana Rifles at Wara Natun Gaon in Tinsukia District along Assam-Arunachal border, reports East Mojo. ULFA-I further claimed that four Army troopers have sustained serious injuries during the exchange of fire on February 1. A source in the Army, however, said, "There has been no casualties or injuries, whatsoever, in the armed forces, rather one militant sustained bullet injuries." On the other hand, Security forces claimed that the cadres involved in the incident belonged to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), and not ULFA-I.
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On February 3, various organisations and citizens came together to form a human chain to register their protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The chain extended from Assam State Transp
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On February 3, various organisations and citizens came together to form a human chain to register their protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The chain extended from Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) bus stand towards SKF Police point on one side and around 200 metres on another side started with rounds of slogans against both the governments in Centre and State. Earlier, a similar human chain which extended to a few kilometres had been organised at Makum in Tinsukia District on February 1.
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha reviewed the anti-Maoist operations at the Police Headquarters in Malkangiri District in the State on February 1, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, the DGP along with other senior officials went to
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha reviewed the anti-Maoist operations at the Police Headquarters in Malkangiri District in the State on February 1, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, the DGP along with other senior officials went to the company bases in the Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of the District. The meeting took place among security officials such as Director General (DG) Intelligence, Assistant Director General (ADG) Headquarters, Intelligence ADG, Modernisation Inspector General (IG), Special Intelligence Wing Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and South-West Range DIG and Superintendent of Police (SP) of the District.
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The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police
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The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, said acting on a tip-off regarding the movement of the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of TSPC Nishan alias Nishant Ji, a team of the local Police and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) arrested the Nishan, who hails from Gaya District of Bihar. Following the information provided by him, Police conducted a raid in Khumbikhurd village under Nawabazar Police Station area and arrested another ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit identified as Gulab Ganjhu alias Pankaj Ji. From him, a loaded country-made rifle and 4 cartridges were recovered. TSPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UPATS) arrested a key arms supplier of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), identified as Ashish Singh from the Civil Line Police Station limits at Roorkee in Haridwar District of Uttarakhand on February 1, report
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UPATS) arrested a key arms supplier of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), identified as Ashish Singh from the Civil Line Police Station limits at Roorkee in Haridwar District of Uttarakhand on February 1, reports Times of India. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the District, Senthil Abudai Krishna Raj S. said, “A wanted criminal was arrested from the said area by the UP ATS who informed the Police about the operation and the accused was hiding in his relative’s home.” An ATS official said that Singh has been accused in a number of cases, including attempt to murder, rioting with deadly weapons, criminal conspiracy and harbouring offender from Punjab in 2018. Further, the official said that Singh is considered to be the right hand of Gugni Grewal alias Harmeet Singh – chief of KLF and a supplier of weapons to the force. Singh also has a role in the murder of RSS and Shiv Sena workers.
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A journalist covering city elections was allegedly assaulted by the supporters of a ruling Awami League (AL) backed candidate while he was taking photos of youths carrying sharp weapons and frightening voters at Jafrabad under Rayer Bazaar in Dhaka o
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A journalist covering city elections was allegedly assaulted by the supporters of a ruling Awami League (AL) backed candidate while he was taking photos of youths carrying sharp weapons and frightening voters at Jafrabad under Rayer Bazaar in Dhaka on February 1, reports New Age. The injured, Mostafijur Rahman Sumon, a crime reporter of online news portal Agami News, claimed that he was injured during a clash between two groups of supporters. Sumon, however, said he was attacked by the young supporters of AL-backed councilor candidate Md Hossain Khokon with billhooks and other sharp weapons.
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Mohammad Dawood Amini, former Kabul Police chief was injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Shah Shahid area of capital Kabul of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesperson to the Ministry of Interior said Amini was a
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Mohammad Dawood Amini, former Kabul Police chief was injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Shah Shahid area of capital Kabul of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesperson to the Ministry of Interior said Amini was attacked by unknown gunmen at around 08:00 PM while he was on the way to his home in Shah Shahid area in Kabul. Amini has suffered injuries in his feet and security authorities have started investigations about the incident, Rahimi added.
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Three civilians were injured when a bomb placed in a motorcycle exploded in Trenkot city in Urozgan Province on February 1, reports The Khaama Press.
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Three civilians were injured when a bomb placed in a motorcycle exploded in Trenkot city in Urozgan Province on February 1, reports The Khaama Press.
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On February 2, ten Popular Front of India (PFI) members were arrested from different parts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) for allegedly inciting anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, reports Outlook India. Some of the arrestees alleged to have dubi
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On February 2, ten Popular Front of India (PFI) members were arrested from different parts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) for allegedly inciting anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, reports Outlook India. Some of the arrestees alleged to have dubious deposits and withdrawals in their bank accounts. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is already investigating the financial transactions of PFI members and their families and supporters. In UP, total 40 PFI members have been arrested till date.
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February - 2 
A leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ashutosh Kumar was arrested from Dariyapur area in Munger District of Bihar on February 2, reports The Week. As per the report, Ashutosh was wanted in cases under the Unlawfu
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A leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ashutosh Kumar was arrested from Dariyapur area in Munger District of Bihar on February 2, reports The Week. As per the report, Ashutosh was wanted in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Arms Act. On receiving a tip-off about his presence in the area, a search operation was conducted by a team of Police led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Harishankar Kumar and arrested him. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Lipi Singh said, “Kumar, a member of the proscribed CPI-Maoist outfit, was active in Lakhisarai, Munger and Jamui Districts. He used to formulate strategies and action plans at Maoist meetings."
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February - 2 
An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) at Rajderwa forest area in Jhumra village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on February
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An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) at Rajderwa forest area in Jhumra village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on February 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving a tip-off that a squad including women cadres of Maoist ‘commander’ Santosh Mahto alias Mithlesh Singh alias Durvodhan Mahto was camping in the area, the Bokaro Police along with the 26th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a search operation. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle in which a trooper of the CRPF, identified as Subodh Kumar, received bullet injuries, adds Indiablooms.
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At least nine persons including two Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and seven civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Partap Park under Lal Chowk area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, rep
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At least nine persons including two Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and seven civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Partap Park under Lal Chowk area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade in Partap Park in Srinagar in the afternoon of February 2, where CRPF personnel were deployed for security duty. The grenade exploded in the corner of the Park, injuring nine people. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area and conducted searches for the militants responsible for the grenade attack. However, no one was arrested.
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February - 2 
Four political leaders were released from MLA hostel sub-jail in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities released People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Member of Legislative Assembl
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Four political leaders were released from MLA hostel sub-jail in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities released People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Shopian, Mohammad Yousuf, National Conference (NC) leaders, Abdul Majid Larmi, Ghulam Nabi Bhat and Muhammad Shafi. These leaders were detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) ahead of August 5, 2019, when special status of J&K was scrapped. Sources said that few more mainstream politicians detained at MLA hostel will be released soon. Sixteen political leaders are still under detention in MLAs hostel.
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February - 2 
In a separate incident, a number of posters were recovered from Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, the Maoists of Andhra Odisha Border Zonal Committe
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In a separate incident, a number of posters were recovered from Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, the Maoists of Andhra Odisha Border Zonal Committee (AOBZC) put up the posters warning the locals to abstain from going against them. The posters also threatened the people of Jodamba and Janturai villages of dire consequences if they don’t stop cooperating with Police and Security Forces (SFs) and pass on information about them.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad Sangma, during his visit to Nagaland, maintained that outcome of the Naga peace process was of utmost importance and in the interest of entire North East, repo
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On February 2, Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad Sangma, during his visit to Nagaland, maintained that outcome of the Naga peace process was of utmost importance and in the interest of entire North East, reports Nagaland Post. “We are all for talks. We have also resolved to support the ongoing talks as their successful conclusion will herald in peace not only in Nagaland but also impact the entire socio-economic situation in the Northeast,” Conrad said. On the prospect of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system affecting trade and tourism in Meghalaya, Conrad said, “We need to strike a balance between protecting our people and maintaining economic activities. Therefore, mechanisms and use of technology will be needed ensure that economic activities like tourism and trade are not affected. A mechanism should be created in such a manner where we don’t discourage investments, yet these mechanisms should be so used in such a manner that our people are protected.” On Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Sangma said the stance of NPP had been clear from day one. He emphasized that while the Centre might have its own reasons to give citizenship to those who had been living in India post the Partition, the NPP was firm on its demand for provisions to protect the Northeast and its indigenous people.
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On February 9, Moosa Halari Munaf alias Munaf, key accused in March 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was arrested from Mumbai airport (Mumbai City) in Maharashtra, reports Mumbai Mirror. Munaf was a close aide of fugitive gangster Tiger Menon who along with
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On February 9, Moosa Halari Munaf alias Munaf, key accused in March 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was arrested from Mumbai airport (Mumbai City) in Maharashtra, reports Mumbai Mirror. Munaf was a close aide of fugitive gangster Tiger Menon who along with Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) plotted series of blast in Mumbai that killed 257 people and injured 713 others. Based on the information retrieved from five Pakistani heroin smugglers arrested from Gujrat coast on February 2, Munaf was apprehended when he arrived on a Dubai-bound transit flight arrived using a Pakistani passport under assumed identity of Anwar Muhammad. This was Munaf’s third entry in India using Pakistani passport for trying to smuggle explosives and narcotics in India.
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February - 2 
Pakistan Army shelled forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of J&K on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesperson said, there was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and
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Pakistan Army shelled forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of J&K on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesperson said, there was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling in Balakot and Mendhar sectors. “Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire [CFA] violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Balakot and Mendhar sectors around 7 pm, prompting befitting retaliation by the Indian Army,” the spokesman said.
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February - 2 
Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in Gurez sector in Bandipora District and Tangdhar sector in Kupwara Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that Pakistani troops in the m
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Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in Gurez sector in Bandipora District and Tangdhar sector in Kupwara Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that Pakistani troops in the morning of February 2, violated CFA in Gurez sector of the Bandipora District injuring Sandeep Yadav, an Army personnel posted at Pant Post of Bagtore area of Gurez. Pakistani troops also violated CFA in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District of J&K. The official said that Pakistani troops manning Papa-1 post fired with small arms towards Indian post Vayou where 39 Gorkha Rifles(GR) of Army is posted. However, no loss of life and property was reported. He added that Army also retaliated.
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February - 2 
Police arrested the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘commander’ from Karimabad in Pulwama District of J&K in connection with the investigations into ferrying of three militants who were killed in an encounter in Jammu District on January 31, report
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Police arrested the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘commander’ from Karimabad in Pulwama District of J&K in connection with the investigations into ferrying of three militants who were killed in an encounter in Jammu District on January 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Police arrested Shoib Manzoor, brother of JeM ‘commander’ Zahid Manzoor from Karimabad after his name surface during the interrogation of trucker who ferried the three foreign militants. The trucker during the interrogation has revealed that Shoib Manzoor had received three militants of JeM last year and gave them shelter in his house. In the meantime, the youth in Karimabad took to streets against the arrest of Manzoor and pelted stones on the Security Forces (SFs) who fired tear smoke to disperse them.
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February - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of Rayagada Division put up handwritten posters on trees and JCB machines at a construction site at Ambaguda village under Bijepur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha, reports The Pio
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of Rayagada Division put up handwritten posters on trees and JCB machines at a construction site at Ambaguda village under Bijepur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer on February 2. The posters threatened to kill the contractor and supervisor of the ongoing Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) road project at the village. The posters stated that the road from Trilochanpur to Phuldumer village and Rural Division (RD) road to Amthapadar village should not be more than five feet wide and it should not be a pucca one. It also demanded to shift the construction site and threatened the villagers who are engaged in the project of dire consequences.
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February - 2 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stated that three offices of the Popular Front of India (PFI) are based at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi in India, the site of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, reports Outlook India. According to ED, PFI has
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stated that three offices of the Popular Front of India (PFI) are based at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi in India, the site of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, reports Outlook India. According to ED, PFI has been funding the anti-CAA protests as revealed through its bank accounts. Other than three offices in Shaheen Bagh, different affiliates of PFI have offices in Delhi. While Campus Front of India has its office in Shaheen Bagh, Rehab Foundation India (RFI) has its offices in Jungpura and Jamia Nagar in South Delhi. PFI's another affiliate Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI)’s office is based in Hazrat Nizamuddin area and National Confederation of India (NCI)’s office is in Jungpura area. According to sources, ‘ED is keeping a close tab on the 27 bank accounts of PFI, nine bank accounts of RFI, 37 individuals and entities in 17 different banks. PFI was formed in 2006 in Kerala as a successor to the National Democratic Front (NDF).
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February - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on February 2, carried out searches at five places, including that of a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in connection with a case in which a senior Jammu and
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on February 2, carried out searches at five places, including that of a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in connection with a case in which a senior Jammu and Kashmir Police officer was arrested while ferrying militants outside the valley, reports Daily Excelsior. Multiple NIA teams, raided various parts of Kulgam and Shopian Districts, carried out the searches at the residences of Rafi Ahmed Rather, an arrested militant, at Zainapora. The NIA teams entered into the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant Adil Hussain and Sarpanch Tariq Ahmed Mir besides the houses of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) at Maldera in Shopian and Kulgam, the officials said. Some documents have been recovered and these are being analysed, the officials said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident of arrest on January 11. Reportedly, an i-10 car was intercepted in Kulgam area and in the car was Jammu Kashmir Police (JKP) officer Davinder Singh with two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants. As the car approached the checkpoint, the vehicle was stopped and the four were arrested.
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February - 2 
Seven members of a family were killed in an explosion inside a house at Batwar village in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in evening of February 2, reports Dawn. According to an official, the incident occurre
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Seven members of a family were killed in an explosion inside a house at Batwar village in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in evening of February 2, reports Dawn. According to an official, the incident occurred when an explosive device went off. Initial reports suggested that a mortar shell fired by suspected militants from Afghanistan’s Kunar Province had hit the house in Batwar, resulted in the death of one Fazal Ghani and six members of his family, including four children. The house was destroyed.
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February - 2 
On February 2, at least five Afghan Security Force personal were killed when Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in the Kisa Toop area in Kunduz-Baghlan highway, reports Tolo News.
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On February 2, at least five Afghan Security Force personal were killed when Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in the Kisa Toop area in Kunduz-Baghlan highway, reports Tolo News.
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February - 2 
On February 2, ten (10) Taliban militants were killed and eight others were injured in Security Forces (SFs) led assault in their hideouts located in the outskirt of Borka District and Chashma-e-Shir region of Pul-e-Khomri city, capital of Baghlan Pr
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On February 2, ten (10) Taliban militants were killed and eight others were injured in Security Forces (SFs) led assault in their hideouts located in the outskirt of Borka District and Chashma-e-Shir region of Pul-e-Khomri city, capital of Baghlan Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 3 
The Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) had declared an operative of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Kulwinderjit Singh alias Khanpuria, accused of planning terror strike in Punjab, as a proclaimed offender (PO) on
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The Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) had declared an operative of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Kulwinderjit Singh alias Khanpuria, accused of planning terror strike in Punjab, as a proclaimed offender (PO) on February 3, reports The Tribune. According to an official, the NIA had filed a chargesheet in a terror conspiracy case on November 21, 2019, against four alleged BKI terrorists. The NIA had already got a lookout circular issued against Khanpuria who is reportedly residing in Malaysia, the officer added.
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February - 3 
15 social organisations and political parties jointly held an anti-CAA protest rally at Rongbong Timung Memorial School, Chutianala playground, 5th mile on Diphu-Manja road in Karbi Anglong District on February 3, reports East Mojo. ‘Convenor’ of Khi
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15 social organisations and political parties jointly held an anti-CAA protest rally at Rongbong Timung Memorial School, Chutianala playground, 5th mile on Diphu-Manja road in Karbi Anglong District on February 3, reports East Mojo. ‘Convenor’ of Khilonjia Oikyo Mancha, Anup Chetia said, "In 6th schedule area the CAA will not be affected. But till now the state government could not chase out the more than 20,000 Bengalis that have inhabited Uttar Borbil area in Karbi Anglong." Taking the example of Tripura, Chutia said, “In Tripura the Bengalis have become majority, while the indigenous Tipra people are becoming minority. In Assam we have to fight against the Bengalis on one side and Muslims on the other. Whether it is Bengalis or Muslims if detected foreigners should be deported.” The participating organisations were All Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU), All Party Hills Leaders Conference–J(APHLC-J), Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), All Tiwa Students Union (ATSU), Dimasa Students Union (DSU), Garo Students Union (GSU), Garo Cultural Society (GCU), Kuki National Assembly (KNA), and Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA) amongst others.
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February - 3 
A civilian, identified as Mohammed Saleem Awan was killed and four others sustained injuries in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmi
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A civilian, identified as Mohammed Saleem Awan was killed and four others sustained injuries in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the deceased was son of Ilim Deen of the District.
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February - 3 
Local residents and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel spotted a drone-like object in areas between border outposts of Gatti Yaru and Chack Khiva along the India-Pakistan border in Jalalabad subdivision of Fazilka District on February 3, reports T
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Local residents and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel spotted a drone-like object in areas between border outposts of Gatti Yaru and Chack Khiva along the India-Pakistan border in Jalalabad subdivision of Fazilka District on February 3, reports The Tribune. The Jalalabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jaspal Singh Dillon said a search operation was launched to rule out dropping of drugs or arms in the area, however, nothing was found.
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February - 3 
On February 3, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Asom Jatiyatabadi Juba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) and 30 other ethnic organisations organised a massive rally in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act- (CAA) 2019 at the A-Team field of North Lakh
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On February 3, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Asom Jatiyatabadi Juba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) and 30 other ethnic organisations organised a massive rally in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act- (CAA) 2019 at the A-Team field of North Lakhimpur Government Higher Secondary School in North Lakhimpur District, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 3 
On February 3, Assam’s Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal appealed to United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) to come forward for peace parleys, reports The Shillong Times. CM Sonowal said, “We welcome the peace talks. We welcome Pa
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On February 3, Assam’s Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal appealed to United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) to come forward for peace parleys, reports The Shillong Times. CM Sonowal said, “We welcome the peace talks. We welcome Paresh Baruah as well, and appeal to him to come forward for peace talks. Let’s create together an ambiance of peace in the State.” Sonowal further said, “The ULFA has a big responsibility towards the State and its people. I appeal to the ULFA to take part in the peace process. The government is ready to take forward the peace initiative with dignity.”
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February - 3 
On February 3, Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Home Department, stated that 108 PFI members have been arrested in the last four days for allegedly inciting violence during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) p
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On February 3, Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Home Department, stated that 108 PFI members have been arrested in the last four days for allegedly inciting violence during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest violence in UP, reports India Today. Awasthi stated that other than 108 arrestees, 25 PFI members have been arrested earlier for the similar charges. He further mentioned that the State government is investigating the financial transactions of PFI in coordination with the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Earlier, in December 2019, the UP Police had sought a ban on the PFI after its complicity was suspected in the statewide violent protests against the amended citizenship law.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excel
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Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the seizure was made during a search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Magnar belt. Three hand grenades, PEK (Plastic Explosive Kirkee) explosives, 19 rounds of 7.62 mm and four Chinese batteries were also recovered from the hideout, they said.
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February - 3 
Several handwritten anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters claimed to be written by the Dangaria Kandha Bikash Mancha (DKBM) [Dangaria Kandha Development Forum], were put up on the gate of the Kalyan Singhpur Tehsil (revenue) offic
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Several handwritten anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters claimed to be written by the Dangaria Kandha Bikash Mancha (DKBM) [Dangaria Kandha Development Forum], were put up on the gate of the Kalyan Singhpur Tehsil (revenue) office and in different places under Parasali Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 3, reports The Pioneer. The posters posed seven questions like when would the roads be constructed for Niyamagiri’s development, how many days would the oppression on innocent tribals continue in the name of Niyamagiri Surakhya Samiti (NSS) and when would the Maoists stop extorting money from the contractors engaged in road construction. The forum also wanted to know when would the Maoist threat to the youths striving for development stop, who has asked the Maoists to set ablaze the vehicles engaged in road construction, why doesn’t the NSS speak out against Maoist activities and is the NSS supporting the Maoists? At last, there is an appeal by the forum to everyone to cooperate for the development of the area.
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February - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) replaces its No.2, Prashant Bose aka Kishan da (74), with Ranjit Bose aka Kabir (63), reports News 18 on February 4. Bose, known for his expertise in mobilising masses against Security Forces (SFs), is
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) replaces its No.2, Prashant Bose aka Kishan da (74), with Ranjit Bose aka Kabir (63), reports News 18 on February 4. Bose, known for his expertise in mobilising masses against Security Forces (SFs), is believed to have played a key role in the agitation against the Tata Nano project in Nandigram in West Bengal in 2007, in which 14 people died in clashes between locals and Police, carries a bounty of INR 10 million on his head. Bose had launched a similar operation against the State by mobilising people in all 44 villages of Lalgarh in 2009, declaring it a ‘liberated zone’. Hundreds of people were reported to have been killed by Maoists, and in clashes between SFs and the Maoists. The accumulated bounty on his head is from the Governments of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Telangana. The move is an attempt by the CPI-Maoist to step up activities and violence in eastern India, particularly Bihar and Jharkhand. According to sources, the decision to make the switch was taken at a meeting of top CPI-Maoist leaders somewhere in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum of Jharkhand, where their most senior leader, Nambala Keshav Rao aka Basavraj, was also present. According to the report, the top decision-making body of CPI-Maoist, its politburo, now has, apart from Basavraj, Ranjit Bose, and its former chief Ganapathy, Mallojula Venugopal aka Abhay, Katakam Sudharshan aka Anand, and Misir Bisra aka Sagar da.
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February - 3 
The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO), an umbrella body of several organisations and pressure groups, to begin five-day sit in demonstration against the delay in implementation of Inner Liner Permit (ILP) and to oppose Citizensh
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The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO), an umbrella body of several organisations and pressure groups, to begin five-day sit in demonstration against the delay in implementation of Inner Liner Permit (ILP) and to oppose Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the premises of the State Central Library in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District from February 4 (today), reports The Shillong Times. The evening sit-in demonstration from 2 pm to 5 pm will be held till February 8.
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February - 3 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 3, arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, and seized arms and explosives from their possession near Gatwala Bridge in Faisalabad town (Faisalabad District) of Punjab, reports Dawn
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 3, arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, and seized arms and explosives from their possession near Gatwala Bridge in Faisalabad town (Faisalabad District) of Punjab, reports Dawn. The CTD spokesman said the Faisalabad office team received an information that three militants belonging to TTP were present near Gatwala Bridge along with explosive material and arms. Following the information, a CTD team conducted a raid and arrested Abdul Salam, Maodood Christi and Ali Muhammad Khan. The team also seized explosive material – safety fuse, three detonators, two pistols and 10 bullets – from their possession.
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February - 3 
Upendra Yadav, the Chairman of Samajwadi Party (SP), on February 3, said that his party had quit the K P Sharma Oli-led Government after it did not take an initiative to amend the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav held that Constitutio
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Upendra Yadav, the Chairman of Samajwadi Party (SP), on February 3, said that his party had quit the K P Sharma Oli-led Government after it did not take an initiative to amend the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav held that Constitution amendment was the need of the hour and the Government should start its work of amending the statute to fulfil the demands of Madhesi people. Yadav stressed the need to change the election system as the country had not witnessed economic and social transformation. He also alleged that the Government was trying to impose totalitarianism as it was formulating laws and rules violating the letter and spirit of the statute.
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February - 3 
11 Taliban militants including their two ‘local leaders’ were killed in Jawzjan Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Mohammad Hanef Rezaee, spokesman of the Shaheen 209 Army Corps, said, the Taliban including Jafar and Obaida two senior lead
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11 Taliban militants including their two ‘local leaders’ were killed in Jawzjan Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Mohammad Hanef Rezaee, spokesman of the Shaheen 209 Army Corps, said, the Taliban including Jafar and Obaida two senior leaders of this group were killed in joint clearing operation of defense and Security Forces (SFs) in Jawzjan-Sar-e-Pul highway. A hideout of the militants and weapons were also seized in the operation.
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February - 3 
A religious scholar was shot dead by Taliban militants inside a mosque in Qados region in Kohsan District of Herat Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Jelani Farhad spokesman for Herat Governor confirmed the incident and said the attackers
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A religious scholar was shot dead by Taliban militants inside a mosque in Qados region in Kohsan District of Herat Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Jelani Farhad spokesman for Herat Governor confirmed the incident and said the attackers have fled and efforts are underway to trace and detain them. Taliban have not said anything so far.
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February - 3 
The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) in a report said that 2019, like previous years, once again was a deadly year for Afghan civilians despite ongoing peace efforts to end the 18-year-old war, reports Tolo News on February 4.
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The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) in a report said that 2019, like previous years, once again was a deadly year for Afghan civilians despite ongoing peace efforts to end the 18-year-old war, reports Tolo News on February 4. The report indicates that 86,823 civilians, including women and children, were harmed by conflict between 2009-2019 (28,979 killed, and 57,844 injured). "The high number of civilian causalities indicate all sides’ failure to comply with international humanitarian law," the report said. In 2019, fewer civilians were harmed by conflict compared to 2018, the report says. In 2018 there was a total of 11,611 civilian casualties, and during the same period in 2019 there were 10,772 civilian casualties. The report says that the majority of civilian casualties have occurred in the southwestern zone, harming 3,453 victims, which is 32 per cent of all civilian casualties in 2019. "The Taliban is responsible for 71% of all civilian casualties in 2019," the report says, adding that Daesh/ Islamic State (IS) is responsible for five per cent, while, Afghan and international forces are responsible for 14% of civilian casualties. The perpetrators for nine per cent of civilian casualties is unknown, according to the report.
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February - 4 
The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) may revive the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) to hold initial parleys if the Government of India agrees to hold talks on the issue of sovereignty, reports The Assam Tribune on February 5.
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The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) may revive the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) to hold initial parleys if the Government of India agrees to hold talks on the issue of sovereignty, reports The Assam Tribune on February 5. Former PCG member Hiranya Saikia told the newspaper that the ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah spoke to him over phone a few days back. “Baruah is not against the idea of talks with the Government of India. But he is of the view that talks should be held on the issue of sovereignty of Assam,” he added. PCG was a citizen's group in Assam constituted by the undivided ULFA in 2005 to initiate the talk process and act as a mediator between the Government of India and the outfit.
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February - 4 
Aijaz Ahmad Mir, a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Wachi area in Shopian District, and Shakeel Ahmed Qalandar, former president of the Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), were released aft
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Aijaz Ahmad Mir, a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Wachi area in Shopian District, and Shakeel Ahmed Qalandar, former president of the Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), were released after six months of detention from the MLA hostel Sub-Jail and Central Jail in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir and Qalandar were taken into preventive custody in August 2019 ahead of abrogation of Article 370 of Indian Constitution. Now with the release of Mir and Qalandar, the number of politicians and trade unionists in detention has reduced to 25, adds The Times of India.
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February - 4 
E Pao also reports that Modi has stated that despite apprehensions, the signing of Bodo Accord was historic as the vision of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" and commitment towards a holistic development of the North-East is fulfilling with the ending of a
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E Pao also reports that Modi has stated that despite apprehensions, the signing of Bodo Accord was historic as the vision of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" and commitment towards a holistic development of the North-East is fulfilling with the ending of a five-decade old Bodo crisis. Accordingly, over 1615 cadres of different factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have surrendered their arms and joined the mainstream within two days of the signing of the agreement. A special package of Rs 1500 Crore is earmarked for the development of the region. PM Modi also said that the Bru-Reang Agreement signed by the Government of India and Governments of Mizoram, Tripura, will provide relief and succour to over 35,000 Bru-Reang refugees. The surrendering of 85 cadres of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in Tripura has been an achievement of GoI towards the continued commitment and vision for the overall development and peace of the North East. PM Modi is expected to participate in the celebration of signing the Bodo Agreement in Kokrajhar on February 7.
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February - 4 
On February 4, All Assam Student’s Union (AASU) Sivasagar District unit held a massive protest rally against CAA, organised in Sivasagar Boarding Field in Sivasagar District, reports The Assam Tribune. In the rally, AASU president Dipankar Nath clari
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On February 4, All Assam Student’s Union (AASU) Sivasagar District unit held a massive protest rally against CAA, organised in Sivasagar Boarding Field in Sivasagar District, reports The Assam Tribune. In the rally, AASU president Dipankar Nath clarified that the present movement is not against any particular Indian community but against illegal Bangladeshis.
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February - 4 
On February 4, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held separate talks with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and South Korean Defence Minister Jeong Kyeongdoo on boosting defence cooper
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On February 4, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held separate talks with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and South Korean Defence Minister Jeong Kyeongdoo on boosting defence cooperation between the countries, reports The Times of India. According to reports, the Qatar delegation will be visiting the ‘Defence Expo’, being held in Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh between February 5 and February 9. Other than strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, roadmap for defence industry cooperation was also discussed in the bilateral talks.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) met with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) at Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) in Assam, reports Imphal Free Press. In the meeting, representativ
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On February 4, the Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) met with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) at Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) in Assam, reports Imphal Free Press. In the meeting, representatives of NNPGs and ULFA exchanged views and opinions in a frank and transparent manner and deliberated on certain crucial issues pertaining to ongoing political dialogues. Both the entities agreed to maintain constant interactions and ensure continuity of dialogue process, maintaining, preserving and promoting fraternal relationship. The joint release is signed by Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ ULFA, Pradip Gogoi, ‘vice president’ ULFA and N Kitovi Zhimomi, convener of NNPGs among other representatives of the latter.
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February - 4 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Board in the Parliament House, on February 4, has reportedly informed the BJP’s Members of Parliament (MPs) that a positive outcome of talks between Gove
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Board in the Parliament House, on February 4, has reportedly informed the BJP’s Members of Parliament (MPs) that a positive outcome of talks between Government of India (GoI) and United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) is expected soon, reports The Assam Tribune. Though, the ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah has been denying that his faction is keen on talks with the GoI, yet sources confirmed that talks are in process.
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February - 4 
The Jharkhand Police figures on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) show that at least 196 hardcore cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying cash rewards up to INR 10 million are still wanted in the State, reports New Kerala on February,
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The Jharkhand Police figures on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) show that at least 196 hardcore cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying cash rewards up to INR 10 million are still wanted in the State, reports New Kerala on February, 5. According to the data, among the 196 wanted Maoist cadres in the State, five Maoists are carrying cash rewards of INR 10million each on their heads, whereas, 62 Maoists are carrying cash rewards of INR 100,000; 32 each carrying cash rewards of INR 200,000; 38 each carrying cash rewards of INR 500,000; 25 each carrying cash rewards of INR 1 million; 19 each carrying cash rewards of INR 1.5 million and 15 each carrying rewards of INR 2.5 million on their heads. The five Maoists carrying INR 10million cash rewards are identified as, Prashant Bose aka Kisan da aka Manish aka Budda, Misir Besra aka Bhaskar aka Sagar da, Asim Mandal aka Akash aka Timir, Anal-da aka Toofan aka Patiram Manjhi and Prayag Manjhi aka Vivek aka Foochna. The report further adds that, at least 400 Maoist cadres are still active in the State and 18 out of 24 Districts in the State are considered to be Maoist-affected.
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February - 4 
The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At
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The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 4.30 pm, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur and Kirni sectors in Poonch district. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly.” The latest CFA violation comes a day after a civilian was killed and four people were injured in Pakistani shelling along the LoC in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the CFA violation on February 3.
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February - 4 
Four civilians were injured in Leepa valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in cross exchange of fire along Line of Control (LoC) on February 4, reports Daily Times. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said “Indian troops resorted to
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Four civilians were injured in Leepa valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in cross exchange of fire along Line of Control (LoC) on February 4, reports Daily Times. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said “Indian troops resorted to unprovoked fire of heavy weapons including mortars along LoC in Leepa valley, deliberately targeting civilian population”. The injured included two women and a child.
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February - 4 
The Special Bureau of the Nepal Police on February 4, arrested Arjun Katwal, the ‘treasurer’ of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Kathmandu city in Kathmandu District of Province No 3, reports Kathmandu Po
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The Special Bureau of the Nepal Police on February 4, arrested Arjun Katwal, the ‘treasurer’ of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Kathmandu city in Kathmandu District of Province No 3, reports Kathmandu Post. “The arrest happened but further details will only be disclosed once the investigation is over,” a Police official told on condition of anonymity.
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February - 4 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 4 arrested ‘chief’ of the female wing of Neo-Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from Kamalapur area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Divisio
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 4 arrested ‘chief’ of the female wing of Neo-Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from Kamalapur area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. Arrestee Asmani Khatun alias Asma (28) communicated with fellow militants online using different pseudonyms, said CTTC officials.
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February - 4 
Sri Lanka’s Government declined to sing the national anthem in Tamil, the country’s second national language, during the island’s Independence Day celebrations on February 4, a departure from the previous Government which sang the anthem in the count
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Sri Lanka’s Government declined to sing the national anthem in Tamil, the country’s second national language, during the island’s Independence Day celebrations on February 4, a departure from the previous Government which sang the anthem in the country’s two primary languages to promote ethnic harmony in the aftermath of a decades-long civil war, reports Washington Post. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in his speech, “I have the vision that I must serve as the leader of the country looking after all citizens rather than serve as a political leader concerned only about a particular community. As the President today, I represent the entire Sri Lankan nation irrespective of ethnicity, religion, party affiliation or other differences.” Tamil politicians had requested Rajapaksa to continue the practice of singing the Tamil translation of the national anthem recognized by the constitution in order to give the Tamil community a sense of belonging to the country after decades of estrangement with the state.
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February - 4 
Five Taliban militants, including a Taliban ‘senior commander’, Mullah Zeyaratgul, and four others were killed in an air strike, of Afghan Security Forces in suburb of Hasaka Mina market (Hasaka Mina District) in Nangarhar Province, reports bhaktarne
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Five Taliban militants, including a Taliban ‘senior commander’, Mullah Zeyaratgul, and four others were killed in an air strike, of Afghan Security Forces in suburb of Hasaka Mina market (Hasaka Mina District) in Nangarhar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 5.
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February - 4 
On February 4, Selab Army Corps media office said that an attack by Taliban militants on Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Alishing District was repulsed by SFs leading to heavy casualties inflected to Taliban, but exact figure is not yet known, report
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On February 4, Selab Army Corps media office said that an attack by Taliban militants on Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Alishing District was repulsed by SFs leading to heavy casualties inflected to Taliban, but exact figure is not yet known, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 4 
Suspected Islamic extremists stabbed and injured three foreign nationals, two Chinese and one German, in Hulhumale city of Kaffu Atoll on February 4, tweets Maldives Police Service. Police is also probing the authenticity of videos posted online of i
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Suspected Islamic extremists stabbed and injured three foreign nationals, two Chinese and one German, in Hulhumale city of Kaffu Atoll on February 4, tweets Maldives Police Service. Police is also probing the authenticity of videos posted online of individuals claiming responsibility for the attack.
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February - 5 
Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) minister and Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajjad Gani Lone and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth wing president Waheed Para were released on February 5, after six months of preventive detenti
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Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) minister and Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajjad Gani Lone and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth wing president Waheed Para were released on February 5, after six months of preventive detention at the MLA Hostel, and were again put under house arrest in their respective residences in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports The Times of India.
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February - 5 
Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5,
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Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5, repots The Sentinel.
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February - 5 
On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammuniti
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On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammunition from the militant.
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February - 5 
On February 5, the militant formation Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), in its ‘central executive council’ meeting, undertaken a ‘departmental reshuffle’ and ‘resolved’ that Jenchui Kamei will continue to lead the ZUF as the ‘chairman’ and also head it
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On February 5, the militant formation Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), in its ‘central executive council’ meeting, undertaken a ‘departmental reshuffle’ and ‘resolved’ that Jenchui Kamei will continue to lead the ZUF as the ‘chairman’ and also head its ‘defence’ by virtue of being ‘chief of army’, of its armed wing Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF), reports The Sangai Express. The list of officials and their respective posts are ‘acting general secretary’ Aihong Riamroi, ‘chief secretary’ Namthujin Gonmei, ‘home secretary’ Ajonah Kamei, ‘external affairs secretary’ Arei Thoitak, ‘speaker’ Felix Kamei, ‘information and publicity secretary’ KD Gangmei, ‘auditor general’ Kinthuilung Kamei, RTO ‘Asalu Region’ Gongkam Pame, RTO ‘Makuilongdi Region’ Gaikungam Kamei, ‘deputy chief’ ZTF Namgaklung Kamei and ‘general staff officer’ ZTF Obedient Kamei.
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February - 5 
Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter
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Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramulla towards Srinagar, were stopped by special Police naka (barricade) party for checking after they got suspicious about them but one of them fired on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to an exchange of fire in which two militants were killed and a CRPF trooper was killed. Another militant who was injured later succumbed to his injuries. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, identified the three militants as Zia ur Rehman, Khateeb and Fayaz Umar. “Rehman who belonged to district Budgam was affiliated with LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba). Another one is Khateeb from Bijbehara and was affiliated with Hizb (Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, HM). Third was Fayaz Umar affiliated with ISJK (Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir). This is for the first time that we have seen that three militants belonging to three different outfits were together. The fact that we have been saying that the different outfits are working in coordination was proved true today.” Sophisticated weapons including two pistols and some grenades were recovered from the encounter site
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February - 5 
Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made
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Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made following the confessional statement of a militant of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) identified as, Raktim Gogoi alias Bakhar Asom (25), resident of Pengeri village in Tinsukia District of the State who was earlier arrested on February 3 in the District. According to Police, after planting the IEDs in Guwahati on February 2, Gogoi was returning home when he was arrested by the Police.
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February - 5 
A Policeman, identified as Rehman Bangash, was killed by unidentified assailants outside his residence in Pehlwan Goth area of Gulistan-e-Johar in Gulshan Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 5, reports The News. Bangash who
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A Policeman, identified as Rehman Bangash, was killed by unidentified assailants outside his residence in Pehlwan Goth area of Gulistan-e-Johar in Gulshan Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 5, reports The News. Bangash who is posted at Saudabad Police Station sustained severe bullet wounds shifted to Jinnah Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
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February - 5 
Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Rabab Fatima while speaking as a panelist at a side-event in the UN Headquarters in New York on February 5 said that Bangladesh maintains ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards ter
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Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Rabab Fatima while speaking as a panelist at a side-event in the UN Headquarters in New York on February 5 said that Bangladesh maintains ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards terrorism and violent extremism, reports The Daily Star. She stated, “While adopting a ‘whole-of-society’ approach in our efforts, we have also included de-radicalization and counter-terrorism issues in school curriculum.”
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February - 5 
Police on February 5, arrested seven cadres of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Natore District of Rajshahi Division, reports New Age. The arrested are — Sumaya alias Mahmuda, Tultuli Begum, Jahidul, Amzad, Jahirul, Fazlulur Rahman and Fazlu.
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Police on February 5, arrested seven cadres of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Natore District of Rajshahi Division, reports New Age. The arrested are — Sumaya alias Mahmuda, Tultuli Begum, Jahidul, Amzad, Jahirul, Fazlulur Rahman and Fazlu.
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February - 5 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 5, arrested a cadre of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jatrabari area in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Monir Hossain alias Yasi
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 5, arrested a cadre of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jatrabari area in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Monir Hossain alias Yasin Arafat alias Ashikur Rahman Mahi (26).
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February - 5 
On February 5, four Taliban militants were killed, in an air strike, conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Yangi Qala village located in Chamtal District of Balkh Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On February 5, four Taliban militants were killed, in an air strike, conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Yangi Qala village located in Chamtal District of Balkh Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 5 
On February 5, United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the US is working to finally end "America's longest war" in Afghanistan and “bring our troops back home”, reports Tolo News. “In Afghanistan, the determination and valor of our warfig
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On February 5, United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the US is working to finally end "America's longest war" in Afghanistan and “bring our troops back home”, reports Tolo News. “In Afghanistan, the determination and valor of our warfighters has allowed us to make tremendous progress and peace talks are now underway,” Trump said. “I am not looking to kill hundreds of thousands of people in Afghanistan, many of them totally innocent. It is also not our function to serve other nations as law enforcement agencies,” he added.
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February - 5 
The Governor of Uruzgan, Assadullah Saeed, says that at least “80 percent” of legal cases in the southern province are assessed and decided by the Taliban, due to an absence of judiciaries and courts in most Districts of the Uruzgan province, reports
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The Governor of Uruzgan, Assadullah Saeed, says that at least “80 percent” of legal cases in the southern province are assessed and decided by the Taliban, due to an absence of judiciaries and courts in most Districts of the Uruzgan province, reports Tolo News on February 6. “At least 80 percent of our problems are decided by the Taliban because we (the local government) are not present there,” the Governor said, referring to legal cases. “We continue our efforts to send the police chief and other officials to the districts if we can. It is certain that there are problems.” He also said that the residents are referring their cases to the Taliban. Information by multiple local officials reveal that judiciaries do not operate in most districts of Uruzgan, which has five districts –instead, their employees are operating from the center of Uruzgan or from Kabul. Khas Uruzgan, Choora, Shaheed Hassas, Gizab and Dehraood are the five districts of Uruzgan. The city of Tarinkot is its center.
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February - 6 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, identified as Dhaniram Kashyap, after branding him as a ‘police informer’ at Badli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports Pragativadi. As per
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, identified as Dhaniram Kashyap, after branding him as a ‘police informer’ at Badli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports Pragativadi. As per the report, the Maoists had earlier warned Dhaniram to stop any contact with the Police. Following the incident, security personnel has intensified the combing operation in the area.
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February - 6 
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Abhay, held a high-level review meeting in Sambalpur District of the State on February 6, reports Pragativadi. According to the report, the DGP reviewed the law and order situation of five Districts t
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Abhay, held a high-level review meeting in Sambalpur District of the State on February 6, reports Pragativadi. According to the report, the DGP reviewed the law and order situation of five Districts that come under the jurisdiction of Northern Range in Odisha. The meeting was attended by the Northern Central Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Narasingha Bhol. At the said meeting, the DGP discussed various important issues and schemes including 5T, Mo Sarkar scheme, Maoist activities, and violence involving groups, narcotics trade and Police investigation procedures.
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February - 6 
An Army porter was injured after he accidentally stepped on a landmine near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, the incident took place when Mangat Ram (45), a
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An Army porter was injured after he accidentally stepped on a landmine near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, the incident took place when Mangat Ram (45), a resident of Dadoka village, was near a forward post in the Nowshera sector’s Jhanger area when he accidentally stepped on the landmine and sustained the injuries.
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February - 6 
In a separate incident, militants threw a grenade at Police in Lal Bazar area in Srinagar District of J&K on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no causality in the grenade attack.
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In a separate incident, militants threw a grenade at Police in Lal Bazar area in Srinagar District of J&K on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no causality in the grenade attack.
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On February 9, Police rescued three vegetable traders belonging from Assam, Masidul Islam (24), Bipul Miah (24) and Aptar Hussian (18), in South West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya from unidentified armed miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune. The
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On February 9, Police rescued three vegetable traders belonging from Assam, Masidul Islam (24), Bipul Miah (24) and Aptar Hussian (18), in South West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya from unidentified armed miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune. The trio was reportedly abducted on February 6.
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February - 6 
Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that 649 Mujahideen and AOR 37FF Regiment
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Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that 649 Mujahideen and AOR 37FF Regiment of Pakistani troops fired from Pakistani Post Sara at Indian post Almora guarded by 56 RR of Army in the afternoon. However, there was no loss of life or damage in the Pakistani firing.
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February - 6 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two vehicles, including a tractor under the Banke Bazar Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on February 6, reports The Times of India. As per the report, the vehicles w
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two vehicles, including a tractor under the Banke Bazar Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on February 6, reports The Times of India. As per the report, the vehicles were returning after unloading construction materials at the nearby site. The Maoists also left behind a hand written poster saying that the fight against ‘police atrocity’ will continue. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajiv Mishra, said, “No major damage happened during the incident. Raids are being held to nab the culprits.”
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February - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sent a letter to Wayanad Press Club in Kerala ‘expressing regret’ over vandalising a resort in the District on January 15, 2020, reports The Hindu on February 7. The letter, written by the ‘spokesperso
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sent a letter to Wayanad Press Club in Kerala ‘expressing regret’ over vandalising a resort in the District on January 15, 2020, reports The Hindu on February 7. The letter, written by the ‘spokesperson’ of the ‘Western Ghats Special Zone Committee’ (WGSZC) of the CPI-Maoist named Jogi, said the attack on the resort was the result of a misunderstanding and ‘expressed regret’ to the resort owners for the loss incurred. The letter further said that the attack was devised as per a report submitted to the ‘area committee’ by a member of the organisation, prepared after a village visit. The letter also urged the government to adopt actions against ‘exploitation of workers’ in the plantation sector, to fix the minimum wage at INR 800 a day, provide land and house to all landless people, and to rehabilitate the victims of landslips during the last monsoon. It also demanded the public to intensify their protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
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February - 6 
Conflict Victims National Alliance (CVNA), civil society members and rights activists, on February 6, staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar to press the Government to amend the Transitional Justice (TJ) Act at t
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Conflict Victims National Alliance (CVNA), civil society members and rights activists, on February 6, staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar to press the Government to amend the Transitional Justice (TJ) Act at the earliest, reports The Himalayan Times. CVNA Senior Vice President Phanindra Luitel said the protest was held from 9:00am to 10:00am at Baluwatar to press the Government to be serious about the TJ process. Even after more than four years of their formation, two TJ bodies Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), have failed to investigate a single case. They have collected more than 63,000 complaints of rights violation during the 10-year Maoist insurgency that lasted from 1996 to 2006. One of the major reasons for the failure of the commissions is lack of necessary legislation.
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February - 6 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two cadres of Allahr Dal from Fulbari Gate area in Khulna District of Khulna Division on February 6, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested are identified as Al Mamun (34) and Rafikul Islam (35). They were involved
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two cadres of Allahr Dal from Fulbari Gate area in Khulna District of Khulna Division on February 6, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested are identified as Al Mamun (34) and Rafikul Islam (35). They were involved in recruiting new members and sharing extreme ideology among them, RAB officials said.
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February - 6 
At least four Policemen and two civilians were killed in an explosion in Nahr-e-Saraj District in Helmand Province of Afghanistan on February 6, reports Tolo News. Two other Policemen were also injured in the blast, local officials said. The Helmand’
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At least four Policemen and two civilians were killed in an explosion in Nahr-e-Saraj District in Helmand Province of Afghanistan on February 6, reports Tolo News. Two other Policemen were also injured in the blast, local officials said. The Helmand’s Governor office stated, the incident occurred after a Humvee hit a security checkpoint in the area.
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February - 6 
On February 6, 11 Taliban militants surrendered to Security Forces in Garzewan District of Faryab Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On February 6, 11 Taliban militants surrendered to Security Forces in Garzewan District of Faryab Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Interior, Massoud Andarabi said that the Taliban is the "key provider" of drugs in Afghanistan and is an "umbrella of international terrorism" in the country, reports Tolo News. According to Andarab
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On February 6, the Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Interior, Massoud Andarabi said that the Taliban is the "key provider" of drugs in Afghanistan and is an "umbrella of international terrorism" in the country, reports Tolo News. According to Andarabi, “The Taliban are the umbrella of the development, the emergence, the activity and the presence of international terrorism in Afghanistan, like Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations ”.
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February - 6 
On February 6, Maldives Police Service revealed that six suspects were arrested over the Hulhumale stabbing incident on February 4, and confirmed that they subscribe to extremist ideologies, reports The Edition. Head of Serious and Organised Crime De
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On February 6, Maldives Police Service revealed that six suspects were arrested over the Hulhumale stabbing incident on February 4, and confirmed that they subscribe to extremist ideologies, reports The Edition. Head of Serious and Organised Crime Department of Maldives Police, Hassan Shifau revealed that one of the three foreigners attacked during the incident was discharged from the hospital. The remaining two victims are still under medical supervision. On February 4, unidentified extremists stabbed two Chinese nationals and an Australian, knives near the Hulhumale Redbull Park Futsal Ground in Hulhumale city of Kaffu Atoll.
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February - 7 
A dalam (armed squad) member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Bhadradri Kothagudem-East Godavari (BK-EG) division, identified as Podium Santhosh alias Vikram (18), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt in Bhadr
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A dalam (armed squad) member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Bhadradri Kothagudem-East Godavari (BK-EG) division, identified as Podium Santhosh alias Vikram (18), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 7, reports The Hans India. The SP informed that Santhosh hails from Kistarampadu village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) and joined the Maoist party in 2018 as a militia member under guidance of Cherla area militia ‘commander’ Sodi Jogaiah. He was trained and promoted as dalam member and has been serving as guard to Maoist Telangana State Committee member and BK-EG ‘secretary’ Azad. He decided to surrender as he wanted to live a peaceful life, Dutt added.
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February - 7 
A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module was busted in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following which Police also arrested three of its associates involved in grenade throwing incident at Lal Chowk in Srinagar District on February 7, reports Dai
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module was busted in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following which Police also arrested three of its associates involved in grenade throwing incident at Lal Chowk in Srinagar District on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The JeM associates were identified as Naveed Ul Lateef, Shakeel Ahmad Band and Shamshad Manzoor, all residents of south Kashmir, a Police spokesman said. “As per police records, they were linked to proscribed terror outfit JeM and were involved in recent grenade lobbing at Pratap Park (Lal Chowk),” he added. The spokesman said the trio was involved in establishing terror networks and facilitating the execution of terror activities across the Valley.
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February - 7 
Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Forc
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Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Andhra Pradesh Police in Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer on February 8. The seizures include one light machine gun, three INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, three carbine Sten guns, 1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle, a .303 rifle, one pistol, 202 rounds of 5.6 mm ammunition, 59 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, 42 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 4 Light Machine Gun (LMG) magazines, eight INSAS magazines, two SLR magazines, six carbine magazines, one 303 magazine, two VHF set cum scanner, one optical sight and a tiffin bomb along with explosive. This was one of the biggest counter-Leftwing extremist operations in the area that was underway to provide security cover for road construction in the region, which was opposed by the Maoists, informed Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay. “We suspect that the arms and ammunitions were hidden by Maoists of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC). Combing and area domination exercises have been intensified further in the region to recover more such Maoist hideouts, if any,” the DGP added.
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February - 7 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists were planning attacks on Police in urban areas of the District, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Combined teams of the Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police conducted raids in Kirandul, Dantewada and Geedam, rounding up nine suspects including seven minors, he said. Two of them were identified as Sodhi Bhima (29) and Sodhi Nanda (20), who were part of "action teams" of Maoists while three girls were members of the rebels' `Jan militia', Pallava said. Remaining four minors were released as they were found to have no connection with Maoists, the SP said. Bhima and Nanda, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh each on their heads, were allegedly involved in the killing of a villager in Nilawaya forests on January 31, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target SFs in Potali area during the recent Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) polls, and attacks on Police and CRPF personnel, the official added. Maoist literature, a detonator and 100 gm gun powder were recovered from their possession, he said. The three ‘Jan Militia’ (Maoists people’s army) members, aged 12-17 years, were allegedly involved in reconnaissance of SFs and planting explosives and iron spikes to target them, Pallava said. Maoists had planned attacks in view of 110th anniversary of `Bhumkal revolt' (rebellion by tribal farmers in Bastar region against British rulers in 1910), between February 4 to 10. They had recruited minor boys and girls for use as human shield, the SP claimed.
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February - 7 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 7, made clarion call to the militants in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), North East and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-infested States to shun the path of violence, return to the national mainstream and celebr
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 7, made clarion call to the militants in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), North East and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-infested States to shun the path of violence, return to the national mainstream and celebrate new life, reports Daily Excelsior. PM, Modi addressed to a massive rally at Kokrajhar in Assam to pitch for peace and call upon the militants operating in J&K, North East and Naxals to give up the gun culture. As many as 644 militants had surrendered en-masse in Assam on January 23 this year. “Those still with bombs, guns and bullets in Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of North-East and Naxalites…Come back…Join the national mainstream and enjoy a new life,” the Prime Minister said in what can be seen as significant call to the militants in J&K and some other States of the country to shun the path of violence.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the possession of the cadres, identified as Raktin Marak and Silseng Sangma, both residents of Salpara village.
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February - 7 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on February 7, extended till February 15 the restrictions imposed on social media on 2G mobile network across the Union Territory (UT) of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. While restoring 2G mobile internet services
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on February 7, extended till February 15 the restrictions imposed on social media on 2G mobile network across the Union Territory (UT) of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. While restoring 2G mobile internet services in J&K, the State Home Department had stated that only white-listed sites will be accessed through the mobile internet while social media networking sites were barred. Today’s order issued by Principal Secretary Home, Shaleen Kabra, stated that previous restrictions were reviewed after a week and overall security situation was taken into account while extending restrictions for another week till February 15, unless modified earlier.
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February - 7 
Two Police personnel were injured as a Police post came under attack by a group of youths in Sindhupalchok District in Province No. 3 of Nepal on February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. A group of around 10 to 12 persons came on motorcycles at the p
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Two Police personnel were injured as a Police post came under attack by a group of youths in Sindhupalchok District in Province No. 3 of Nepal on February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. A group of around 10 to 12 persons came on motorcycles at the post and attacked the Police personnel stationed at Khalde Police post, Melamchi Police Inspector Fal Bahadur Tamang, said. One of the attackers Som Thing of Sunkhani in Sindhupalchok has been arrested while investigation into the incident is underway, Police Inspector Tamang said.
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February - 7 
28 armed Taliban militants surrender and joined peace process in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 8. Handing over their weapons to SFs, the Taliban apologized for what they had done in the past to destroy Afghanista
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28 armed Taliban militants surrender and joined peace process in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 8. Handing over their weapons to SFs, the Taliban apologized for what they had done in the past to destroy Afghanistan and shed the blood of their compatriots, said they would than contribute to securing the people and rebuilding their country. Shah Mahmood Meyakhail Governor of Nangahar urged other Taliban militants to stop fighting and bloodshed and pursue peace. Based on the figures, 142 Taliban militants have surrendered to Government in Nangahar this year.
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February - 7 
A former Taliban ‘commander’, Sayed Akbar Agha said that more demands in the talks could put the talks and the reduction in violence proposal in jeopardy, Tolo News reports on February 8. “There is a stalemate at this point. The excuse which was made
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A former Taliban ‘commander’, Sayed Akbar Agha said that more demands in the talks could put the talks and the reduction in violence proposal in jeopardy, Tolo News reports on February 8. “There is a stalemate at this point. The excuse which was made by the Americans pushed the Taliban to suspect that there might be another condition after this condition. Therefore, it is possible that the Taliban will not agree on the extension of a reduction in violence proposal,” stated Sayed Akbar Agha.
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February - 7 
Takhar Police detained two Taliban militants who were involved in falling a village in Chah Ab District in Takhar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 8. Abdul Khalil Aseer, a spokesperson for Takhar Police office said that C
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Takhar Police detained two Taliban militants who were involved in falling a village in Chah Ab District in Takhar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 8. Abdul Khalil Aseer, a spokesperson for Takhar Police office said that Chah Ab Police have arrested two members of the Taliban group who had earlier played main roles in occupancy of a village in the District, along with 30,000 Afghan Afghani (AFN) cash value each, which were given for anti-Government activities in Chah Ab District. The police have also found video footage that showed the two detainees had played active roles in falling a village in Chah-Ab, spokesperson Aseer added.
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February - 8 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a ti
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bihar Police and District-level officers, conducted search operation at the house of one Uday Yadav in the said village and seized two rifles, three pistols, 56cartridges of .315 bore, along with clothes, belts, blankets and medicines. No one was, however, arrested, the DIG said, adding that cadres might have fled the spot during the raid.
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February - 8 
A soldier was killed and three others were injured as the Pakistani Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing of small arms and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LOC) to target forward defence posts and c
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A soldier was killed and three others were injured as the Pakistani Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing of small arms and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LOC) to target forward defence posts and civilian areas in Degwar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars in Degwar sector around 3.45 pm,” a Defence spokesperson said. The killed soldier was identified as Naik Rajive Singh Shekhawat, while, the injured soldiers were identified as Major Rahul Katryar, Lance Naik Shivam Singh and Sepoy Azad Kumar. At least three Pakistani troopers were killed and two injured in the Indian retaliation. Three to four Pakistani posts were also destroyed.
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February - 8 
Around seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, took out a protest march in broad daylight at Kambamala near Thalappuzha under Mananthavady Taluka (revenue sub-division) in Wayanad District of Kerala on
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Around seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, took out a protest march in broad daylight at Kambamala near Thalappuzha under Mananthavady Taluka (revenue sub-division) in Wayanad District of Kerala on February 8, reports Mathrubhumi. The Maoist posters warned that labourers at Kambamala were not from Sri Lanka and officials approaching them in connection with the National Population Register (NPR) will be physically dealt with. The posters also mentioned that Maoists were in support of various protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) organised by different organisations. The posters were prepared by Kabani Dalam (armed squad) of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two separate rallies were taken out in the State, one by Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) led by royal scion Pradyot Manikya Debbarma and the other by Tripura Rajya Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad (TRUGMP) to protest agains
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On February 8, two separate rallies were taken out in the State, one by Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) led by royal scion Pradyot Manikya Debbarma and the other by Tripura Rajya Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad (TRUGMP) to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA), reports Nagaland Post. The TRUGMP rally was based on 18-point issues, including the demand to withdraw CAA, to yield more power to Tripura ADC and inclusion of Kokborok in 8th Schedule of the Constitution. The rally started from Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan and ended at Swami Vivekananda Grounds in Agartala in West Tripura District of Tripura. On the other hand, the TIPRA rally flagged by Pradyot Manikya Debbarma will travel to each and every sixty assembly constituencies of Tripura and sensitise people, especially tribals, against CAA.
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February - 8 
Police arrested two OGWs of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Hajin area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said Police Station Hajin received information that posters of LeT have surfaced at various spots in Hajin
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Police arrested two OGWs of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Hajin area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said Police Station Hajin received information that posters of LeT have surfaced at various spots in Hajin inciting common masses against Police and State of India, following which Security Forces (SFs) raided several places and busted an OGW module behind it and recovered incriminating material from them. The two arrested OGW’s have been identified as Irfan Aziz Bhat, of Syed Mohalla Hajin, and Mohammad Asif Paray, of Bon Mohalla Hajin, owner of Sagar Tele Communication SIM Card Retailer. Police also recovered a Laptop HP Core i3, one Laptop charger, one Keyboard, one Mouse, one Espon Printer cum scanner, one damaged HP printer cum scanner, one Espon Black ink, one rim of A4 size paper, 14 Photo paper sheets, one Redmi Note 7s, one Intex Dongle, one Pen drive, one OTG, five Card Readers, four Memory cards, 20 SIM Cards with Airtel 9, Jio SIM cards 5, Idea 3, Vodafone 2 and Reliance SIM Card 3, one Fake Election Card of Irfan, one fake driving license of a person Mohammad Akbar, Software Discs and one Laptop Bag from Irfan Bhat. One Canon Desktop, one Epson printer cum scanner 3D02, one Scanner cum printer 2 in 1, one Epson yellow and black ink, one D-Link router, 30 SIM cards including 11 of Airtel, 16 of BSNL and one each of Vodafone, Aircel and Reliance, five Fake Election Cards, one Fake D/L, one Fake R/C , Credit Card 3D01, two damaged phones and four Stamps were recovered from Mohammad Asif Parray.
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February - 8 
Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information,
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Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police busted the HM OGW module active in the Chadoora and arrested the three OGWs identified as Amir Shafi Dar, Shabir Ahmed Ganie, residents of Chadoora in the District, and Mudasir Ahmed Khan, resident of Pulwama District. Police said that these persons were active in the area for last few months and were involved in various subversive activities and providing shelter and logistic support to militants. Police said that on their disclosure, arms and ammunition have also been recovered.
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February - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one person, Masasosang Ao, in connection with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terror funding case in New Delhi, reports East Mojo on February 9. Masasosang Ao is
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one person, Masasosang Ao, in connection with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terror funding case in New Delhi, reports East Mojo on February 9. Masasosang Ao is a close associate of main accused Alemla Jamir and is actively involved in transfer and mobilisation of terror funds for NSCN-IM, says NIA. NIA had arrested Alemla Jamir in December 2019 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi.
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February - 8 
A local Awami League (AL) leader was killed by unidentified assailants in Companiganj upazila (sub-District) under Char Balua Police outpost in Noakhali District of Bangladesh on February 8, reports New Age. The deceased AL leader was identified as S
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A local Awami League (AL) leader was killed by unidentified assailants in Companiganj upazila (sub-District) under Char Balua Police outpost in Noakhali District of Bangladesh on February 8, reports New Age. The deceased AL leader was identified as Sohorab Hossain (50), former president of Char Parboti Union Parishad, ward no. 6, of the upazila. Two others, Bahar Miah and Md Hossain, were also injured in the incident, adds Dhaka Tribune. The motive behind the murder could not be known yet.
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February - 8 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said, on February 8, that they have arrested four youths in the capital’s Mohammadpur in raids since February 7, in connection with an attack on journalist Mostafizur Rahman Sumon during Dhaka city elections on Februa
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said, on February 8, that they have arrested four youths in the capital’s Mohammadpur in raids since February 7, in connection with an attack on journalist Mostafizur Rahman Sumon during Dhaka city elections on February 1, reports New Age. The RAB officials said they handed over arrested Jahirul Islam Apu (26), Rasel Hawlader (35), Masud (18), and Alauddin (21), to Mohammadpur Police Station for legal procedure. So far, five suspected attackers have been arrested. Earlier on Wednesday, Police claimed the arrest of another man identified as Ismail Hossain from Raye Bazar area.
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February - 8 
Police arrested two Taliban militants, identified as Zekrullah and Rahimullah, from the outskirts of Chaab District in Takher Province of Afghanistan on February 8, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Police arrested two Taliban militants, identified as Zekrullah and Rahimullah, from the outskirts of Chaab District in Takher Province of Afghanistan on February 8, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 8 
A Police officer was killed and another has been injured in a bomb explosion near a convoy of Police officers in Khost city in Khost Province on February 8, reports Bakhtar News. Adel Haider, Police spokesman of Khost said, a Police officer was marty
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A Police officer was killed and another has been injured in a bomb explosion near a convoy of Police officers in Khost city in Khost Province on February 8, reports Bakhtar News. Adel Haider, Police spokesman of Khost said, a Police officer was martyred and another has been injured. No one has been arrested in connection of the explosion, and so far, no individual or group has claimed responsibility of the blast.
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February - 8 
A premature bomb explosion killed five Taliban militants including a key sharp-shooter (sniper) of the group in Sayad District in Sar-e-Pul Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. According to a statement released by Special
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A premature bomb explosion killed five Taliban militants including a key sharp-shooter (sniper) of the group in Sayad District in Sar-e-Pul Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. According to a statement released by Special Operations Corps, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off prematurely among Taliban militants in northern Sar-e-Pul province which killed five Taliban militants, including Bismillah alias Farahuddin, one of the sharp-shooters (snipers) of the group. The Special Operations Corps also added that the explosion also destroyed a thermal rifle scope.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two United States (US) service members were killed and six others were injured in Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. US forces spokesman, Colonel Sonny Leggett said that wounded service members were receiving me
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On February 8, two United States (US) service members were killed and six others were injured in Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. US forces spokesman, Colonel Sonny Leggett said that wounded service members were receiving medical treatment at a US facility. The US spokesperson’s statement read: “Upon completing a key-leader engagement at the district center, current reports indicate an individual in an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan force with a machine gun.” Colonel Leggett further said: “We are still collecting information and the cause or motive behind the attack is unknown at this time. The incident is under investigation.” Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident and said in a statement that an individual opened fire on Afghan National Army members and US force personnel, killing one member of the Afghan Army and wounding three others besides killing two US servicemen and injuring six others.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a militant attack by recovering a Taliban weapons cache from a suburb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 9. Selab Army corps media office in east of the country wit
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a militant attack by recovering a Taliban weapons cache from a suburb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 9. Selab Army corps media office in east of the country with releasing a statement said, dozens heavy and light weapons, bombs, mines were discovered and seized. According to the army corps report, the militants wanted to attack on civil and militants’ institutions using these weapons. However, no one has been detained in this regard so far. According to another report, Police with discovering of ten mines from busy roads of Nangarhar, prevented from a series of blasts.
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February - 9 
Assam State Government will carry out a survey to identify Indigenous Muslim population of the state so that they can be segregated from illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, reports The Sentinel on February 10. “Assam has about 1.3 crore Muslims populatio
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Assam State Government will carry out a survey to identify Indigenous Muslim population of the state so that they can be segregated from illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, reports The Sentinel on February 10. “Assam has about 1.3 crore Muslims population, of which around 90 lakh are of Bangladeshi origin. The remaining 40 lakh are from different tribes and they need to be identified,” Assam Minority Development Board Chairman Muminul Aowal said.
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February - 9 
Governor Brig (retd) Dr B D Mishra on February 9, suggested “remedial” measures to control insurgency in a democratic set-up, reports The Sentinel. Addressing the closing ceremony of the three-day annual conference of Superintendents of Police (SPs)
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Governor Brig (retd) Dr B D Mishra on February 9, suggested “remedial” measures to control insurgency in a democratic set-up, reports The Sentinel. Addressing the closing ceremony of the three-day annual conference of Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Commandants of Arunachal Pradesh Police Battalion (APPBn) and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) at Police Headquarters in Itanagar, the Governor suggested measures such as good developmental policies and programmes, work opportunities and job creation such as ‘start-up’ policy, entrepreneurship development schemes, ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’-oriented political leadership, good intelligence, good policing, effective local administration, quick and fair justice, transparency and honesty in governance, good roads and communication network, proper education and counter-insurgency operation to curb insurgency in the region.
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February - 9 
Militants shot dead a civilian in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, Ghulam Nabi Mir (55), a contractor by profession, was shot from point blank range by militants outside his
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Militants shot dead a civilian in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, Ghulam Nabi Mir (55), a contractor by profession, was shot from point blank range by militants outside his house at Tral Payeen around 7.30 pm. Mir died on the spot. No militant outfit has so far claimed the responsibility for the killing.
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February - 9 
Normal life was disrupted in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) due to a strike called by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on February 9, on the seventh death anniversary of Afzal Guru, reports Daily Excelsior. Shops and business establishments remaine
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Normal life was disrupted in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) due to a strike called by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on February 9, on the seventh death anniversary of Afzal Guru, reports Daily Excelsior. Shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic was off the roads in response to strike called by JKLF. However, some private vehicles, besides three-wheelers and cabs, could be seen plying in the Civil Lines and Moulana Azad road. The low speed mobile internet services were again suspended as a precautionary measure, to maintain law and order in the Valley, however, it was restored in the evening after there was no untoward incident in J&K. Guru was the convict in the Parliament attack on December 13, 2001,case,who was later hanged in Delhi’s Tihar jail on this day in 2013.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs), during a search operation, arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Haobijam Bisheshwor Singh (35), from Thanga area in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 9, reports Sangai Express.
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Security Forces (SFs), during a search operation, arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Haobijam Bisheshwor Singh (35), from Thanga area in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 9, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 9 
SFs arrested a Kangleipak Community Party-Noyon (KCP-N) Over Ground Worker (OWG), Mutum Roma alias Naobi Chanu (42), from Trongloabi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 9, reports Sangai Express.
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SFs arrested a Kangleipak Community Party-Noyon (KCP-N) Over Ground Worker (OWG), Mutum Roma alias Naobi Chanu (42), from Trongloabi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 9, reports Sangai Express.
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The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources,
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The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory from Mendhar sector along with arms, ammunition and explosives when they were intercepted and killed by the troops during exchange of shelling and firing. “The militants were believed to be the activists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit,” reports said.
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February - 9 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian on suspicion of being a ‘police informer’ at Mangnar road under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 9, reports The New Indian Exp
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian on suspicion of being a ‘police informer’ at Mangnar road under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 9, reports The New Indian Express. The deceased has been identified as, Dashram, a resident of Kokernar village in the District. According to a Police official, Maoists left leaflets and pamphlets bearing the name of ‘Aamdai Area Committee’ (AAC) of the CPI-Maoist at the spot claiming the responsibility for the killing.
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February - 9 
The Indian Army, on February 9, hit three terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Nakyal village in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in which number of militants were believed to have been killed or injured as the troops retaliated to c
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The Indian Army, on February 9, hit three terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Nakyal village in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in which number of militants were believed to have been killed or injured as the troops retaliated to continued artillery fire and mortar shelling by Pakistan which was aimed at giving cover to the militants for infiltration into the Indian territory in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Two Indian Army personnel,identified as Naik Phirerasan and Sepoy Winges, were injured in Pakistan shelling and firing in their forward post in Mendhar sector. Sources said Pakistan army started artillery fire and long-range mortar shelling in Balakote and Mendhar sectors in Poonch District, targeting forward defence posts and civilian areas prompting the Indian side to retaliate effectively.Number of houses and cattle sheds were damaged in Pakistan shelling and firing in forward villages of Mendhar and Balakote. At least 10 to 12 villages came under intense shelling from Pakistan army in the two sectors. Each terror launch pad is used for keeping three militants by the Pakistan army, sources said, adding that there were at least eight to nine militants inside the launch pads and either they have been killed or seriously injured.
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February - 9 
A roadside bomb exploded near a paramilitary vehicle near the Sharag coal mines area of Harnai District in Balochistan, killed one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and injured five others, reports Daily Times. The FC troops were attacked while on patrol
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A roadside bomb exploded near a paramilitary vehicle near the Sharag coal mines area of Harnai District in Balochistan, killed one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and injured five others, reports Daily Times. The FC troops were attacked while on patrol near the Sharag coal mines, according to Azeem Jan Damar, Deputy Commissioner of Harnai District. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, but such attacks on Security Forces in the past have been claimed by Baloch insurgent groups.
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February - 9 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 9 arrested five cadres of Ansar al-Islam from Sabujbagh area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are N
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 9 arrested five cadres of Ansar al-Islam from Sabujbagh area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Nijam Uddin (21), Rayhan Bhuiyan (20), Hanif Uddin Suman (19), Sheikh Iftekharul Islam (25) and Mufti Muslim (27). The CTTC team recovered three machetes from their possession. During primary interrogation, the arrestees admitted that they came from different parts of the country to Dhaka in order to receive training and carry out subversive activities.
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February - 9 
27 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Alishing District in Laghman Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 9, 2020.
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27 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Alishing District in Laghman Province of Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 9, 2020.
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February - 9 
Afghan Air Force, in three airstrikes, killed at least 21 Taliban militants in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province, Chawkai District and Nadir Shah Kot District of Kunar Province in the past 24 hours of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency o
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Afghan Air Force, in three airstrikes, killed at least 21 Taliban militants in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province, Chawkai District and Nadir Shah Kot District of Kunar Province in the past 24 hours of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on February 10.
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February - 9 
Afghan Special Forces, during the operations, arrested eight Taliban militants in Sabari District of Khost Province, Muhammad Agha District of Logar Province and Dishu District of Helmand Province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on Februar
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Afghan Special Forces, during the operations, arrested eight Taliban militants in Sabari District of Khost Province, Muhammad Agha District of Logar Province and Dishu District of Helmand Province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on February 10.
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February - 10 
Three suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested area near Metanar village under Orchha Tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh
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Three suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested area near Metanar village under Orchha Tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Times of India on February 14. The report, however, mentions the allegations by the villagers of Markabeda in the District according to whom, the arrestees were not Maoists, rather they were school teachers. The villagers claim that the SFs raided their village on February 4 and attacked "teachers, students and other locals". Refuting the villagers’ claim, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said, "A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police was out on anti-Maoist operations in the forests of Narayanpur on February 10 when they spotted suspicious persons convening a meeting in Metanar and Maspur. They tried to escape on seeing Police but the SF personnel arrested the three cadres identified as – ‘area committee member’ Maini, Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘deputy commander’, Sunita Gawde and ‘squad member’ Ramsu Vedda. They were carrying cash rewards of INR 500,000, INR 300,000 and INR 100,000 on their heads." The SP further said, "The cadres were working as teachers at a village that doesn't have any basic facility from government, adding that the Maoists secretary of Raoghat Area Committee (RAC), Arjun Padda, issued a statement saying “the women comrades Maini and Sunita, who were teachers at the school operated by CPI-Maoist were arrested by Police".
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February - 10 February - 18
A CoBRA commando of the CRPF, who was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, succumbed to his injuries in Raipur District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Earlier, South Asia Terrori
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A CoBRA commando of the CRPF, who was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, succumbed to his injuries in Raipur District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that two CRPF personnel and a Maoist cadre were killed in an exchange of fire in Bijapur District on February 10. Six personnel of the 204th Battalion of CoBRA were also injured in the encounter.
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February - 10 
Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a minor, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested area near Tetam village under Katekalyan Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 10
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Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a minor, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested area near Tetam village under Katekalyan Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports PTI. According to a Police Official, on receiving a specific input about the presence of the Maoists, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police initiated a search operation in the forest areas of Chikpal, Badegadam, Telam and Tetam villages in the District. The cadres were arrested from the latter village while they were trying to escape. Four of the cadres have been identified as Rahul Markam (22), Baman Markam (19), Mangal Madvi (20) and Mangu Madvi (40), while the fifth is a minor, said the Official, adding that they all were active as 'Jan Militia’ (Maoists’ people's army) members of CPI-Maoist.
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February - 10 
One Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested during search operation from general area Panlomon in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles (AR) on February 10.
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One Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested during search operation from general area Panlomon in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles (AR) on February 10.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Spe
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, 5 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Kondibal, Mansabal in Ganderbal. “Searches were also being conducted in nearby fields,” Police said. However, no arrest has been made in the operation.
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February - 10 
Security Forces arrested 11 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, nine Hindus and two Muslims, in separate incidents along the India-Bangladesh International Border (IB) of Tripura on February 10, reports East Mojo. Police arrested nine people from Mat
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Security Forces arrested 11 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, nine Hindus and two Muslims, in separate incidents along the India-Bangladesh International Border (IB) of Tripura on February 10, reports East Mojo. Police arrested nine people from Matai village in South Tripura District and two persons were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers in Gournagar area of Unakoti District. Those arrested from Matai village were identified as Bakul Das (30), Putul Das (75), Anil Das (70), Ranjan Das (44), Ranika Das (7), Susmita Das (20), Rima Das (14), Minu Das (45). The duo arrested by the BSF were identified as Masum Miah (33) and Mohammad Rashid (55).
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February - 10 
Security Forces on February 10 arrested three top militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Budgam and Pulwama Districts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The three arrested militants were identified as Sohail Lone, a resident of Wa
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Security Forces on February 10 arrested three top militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Budgam and Pulwama Districts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The three arrested militants were identified as Sohail Lone, a resident of Wagar in Budgam; Sohaib Manzoor, resident of Karimabad in Pulwama; and Zahoor Ahmed Khan, resident of Bangund Wanpora in Pulwama.
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February - 10 
Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, three of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before senior Police and CRPF officials in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports Business Standard. Of the seven who surrendered, Amit Lekam (
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Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, three of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before senior Police and CRPF officials in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports Business Standard. Of the seven who surrendered, Amit Lekam (22), Madkam Shankar (28) and Oyam Motu (20) were Mirtur Local Organisation Squad (LOS) 'deputy commander', Pamed Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) 'deputy commander' and LOS 'deputy commander' respectively and were carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each on their heads, Police said. The other four were identified as Madkam Bhima (38), Madkam Joga (32), Mohanna alias Mohna Sodhi (34) and Tamo Hunga (32), all part of the Maoist's 'Jan Militia' (Maoists’ people army). These seven surrendered Maoists have said they were disillusioned with the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] ideology, a Police official informed, adding they would get INR 10,000 each as 'encouragement money' from the State Government.
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February - 10 
Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three vehicles at Tori coal siding situated under Chandawa railway station in Latehar District of Jharkhand on February 10, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, five
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Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three vehicles at Tori coal siding situated under Chandawa railway station in Latehar District of Jharkhand on February 10, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, five persons carrying arms reached the Tori coal siding situated under Chandawa railway station of the District. They first opened fire in the air and later set ablaze the three vehicles parked there. The denial of ‘levy’ (extortion money) could be the reason for the incident, the Police added.
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February - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10, told a special NIA court that Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ has been instrumental in running cross-border narco-terrorism in India, reports The Times
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10, told a special NIA court that Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ has been instrumental in running cross-border narco-terrorism in India, reports The Times of India. The NIA revealed this in the Court while seeking Police custody of three accused — Nirmal Singh, Satpal Singh and Hiralal, arrested in connection with the Amritsar heroine recovery case of 2019. Presenting its case for Police remand, the NIA told the Court that during the investigation, role of Harmeet Singh alias PHD, Pakistan-based chief of KLF, a proscribed terrorist organisation, has emerged in running a cross-border narco-terror network through drug smugglers, militant elements and hawala operatives based in Punjab and the other States of India. Harmeet Singh had been killed in Pakistan on January 27, 2020, the agency said.
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February - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Times of India. Six other CRPF personnel, including an officer, were also injured in the encounter. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., separate teams of Security Forces (SFs) comprising the 151st and 204th battalions of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), had launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Maoist core areas of Sukma and Bijapur Districts on February 9. On the following day, personnel of the CoBRA, while advancing through the said forested area came under fire from the Maoists, triggering a gun-battle between the two sides, the IGP said, adding that two constables were killed in the gunfight, while six others sustained injuries. The body of a slain Maoist along with a weapon was recovered from the encounter spot, said the IGP, adding that the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 10 
Five Taliban militants were killed, in an airstrike, in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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Five Taliban militants were killed, in an airstrike, in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
Afghan Ministry of Defence announced that 12 other Taliban militants surrendered to National Defense and Security Forces in Takht Valley of Chest-e Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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Afghan Ministry of Defence announced that 12 other Taliban militants surrendered to National Defense and Security Forces in Takht Valley of Chest-e Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
Afghan Ministry of Defence claims that 160 Taliban militants surrendered to Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Jam, Sher Bacha and Astora villages of Shahrak District of Ghor Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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Afghan Ministry of Defence claims that 160 Taliban militants surrendered to Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Jam, Sher Bacha and Astora villages of Shahrak District of Ghor Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
Special Forces arrested a Taliban militant, during a raid, in Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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Special Forces arrested a Taliban militant, during a raid, in Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
The Afghan government reiterated the call for the Taliban to engage in a "realistic" peace process. “The Taliban should denounce war and violence and endorse a real peace process,” said Durani Waziri, Deputy Spokesman for President Ashraf Ghani.
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The Afghan government reiterated the call for the Taliban to engage in a "realistic" peace process. “The Taliban should denounce war and violence and endorse a real peace process,” said Durani Waziri, Deputy Spokesman for President Ashraf Ghani.
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February - 10 
The Special Forces, during a raid, killed three Taliban militants in Tarin Kot District of Uruzgan Province in the past 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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The Special Forces, during a raid, killed three Taliban militants in Tarin Kot District of Uruzgan Province in the past 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
The Special Forces, during a separate operation, arrested three Taliban militants in Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province in the past 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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The Special Forces, during a separate operation, arrested three Taliban militants in Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province in the past 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 11.
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February - 10 
Unnamed senior representatives of the Taliban, in their meeting with the United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad and the Qatari Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani have asked U
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Unnamed senior representatives of the Taliban, in their meeting with the United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad and the Qatari Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani have asked US officials to announce its ultimate stance on the peace process immediately so that the militant group can finalise its ‘military’ plans for spring, reports Tolo News on February 11.
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February - 11 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, on February 11, said that Pakistan-sponsored agencies are using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to send a chain of messages, reports The Times of India. "There are agencies which
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, on February 11, said that Pakistan-sponsored agencies are using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to send a chain of messages, reports The Times of India. "There are agencies which are Pakistan sponsored that are resorting to the use of VPN (Virtual Private Networks) and send a chain of VPN messages across, but directly no agency can be named as of now," DGP Singh told reporters in Jammu District, when asked if Pakistan were trying to start cyber warfare in J&K. "I think service providers have to do a little more research and development work to see that they are able to be sure that the unwarranted sites are not accessed by people and also the unwarranted use of VPN is put to an end," DGP Singh added.
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February - 11 
On February 11, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai replying to a query in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) stated that almost 21,348 infiltrators were deported and 9,145 arrested by Indian authorities along the border with B
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On February 11, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai replying to a query in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) stated that almost 21,348 infiltrators were deported and 9,145 arrested by Indian authorities along the border with Bangladesh in the past five years since 2015, reports The Times of India. According to official data, around 5,930 infiltrators were arrested on Indo-Bangladesh border by Border Security Force (BSF) in 2015; 5,147 in 2016; 4,706 in 2017; 3,390 in 2018 and 2,175 in 2019. Clarifying about the data of deportation, Rai stated that 426 infiltrators were deported along the same border in 2015; 2,075 in 2016; 1,175 in 2017; 1,118 in 2018 and 1,351 in 2019. To tackle infiltration, Central Government is said to have adopted a multi-pronged approach including round-the-clock surveillance and patrolling on the borders and establishment of observation post; construction of border fencing & floodlighting; introduction of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of intelligence setup and enhanced coordination with the state governments and concerned intelligence agencies.
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February - 11 
Pakistan Army violated CFA for a brief period on the LoC at Khanetar and Mangnar Top in Poonch District of J&K on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Exchange of firing lasted only few minutes and there were no casualties or damage on the Indian si
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Pakistan Army violated CFA for a brief period on the LoC at Khanetar and Mangnar Top in Poonch District of J&K on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Exchange of firing lasted only few minutes and there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side. Also, Army destroyed four unexploded 120 mm mortar shells fired by Pakistani troops in civilian areas in Balakote and Mendhar sectors in Poonch District few days back. Four mortar shells fired by the Pakistan Army had remained unexploded and were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of the Army in the afternoon safely.
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February - 11 
Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the LoC in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of J&K early on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. An Indian Army trooper was injured in Pakistan shelling.
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Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the LoC in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of J&K early on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. An Indian Army trooper was injured in Pakistan shelling.
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February - 11 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants abducted the manager of a stone-crushing unit, Baikuntha Handique (26), in Jagun area of Tinsukia District of Assam on February 11, reports East Mojo.
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants abducted the manager of a stone-crushing unit, Baikuntha Handique (26), in Jagun area of Tinsukia District of Assam on February 11, reports East Mojo.
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February - 11 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested one Pakistani national from near Chanaa Post at Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on February 11, reports ANI. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramdas Police Station, Mantej Singh sa
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested one Pakistani national from near Chanaa Post at Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on February 11, reports ANI. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramdas Police Station, Mantej Singh said, "BSF has handed him over to the Police. He crossed the border and entered India. He will be interrogated after the case is registered." The SHO further added that nothing suspicious has been recovered from his possession and the man has identified himself as Rasul Khan, a resident of Narowal District of Pakistan.
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February - 11 
The indefinite ‘bandh’ (shutdown Strike) in the Dima Hasao District of Assam has been withdrawn after State Government invited the Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF) for talks on February 17, reports Insidene on February 12. Earlier on February 11, duri
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The indefinite ‘bandh’ (shutdown Strike) in the Dima Hasao District of Assam has been withdrawn after State Government invited the Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF) for talks on February 17, reports Insidene on February 12. Earlier on February 11, during the first day of the “indefinite bandh” there were clashes between the supporters and opponents of the Bandh leading to damage to property. The IPF, a non-Dimasa community from Dima Hasao District is demand of a separate Autonomous district with separate Autonomous Councils for the non-Dimasas living in the District.
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February - 11 
The Minister of State (MoS) for Home, G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on February 11, informed that the number of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence including incidents of killings of civ
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The Minister of State (MoS) for Home, G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on February 11, informed that the number of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence including incidents of killings of civilians and Security Forces (SFs) has shown a declining trend in the last three-year period beginning 2017, reports The Times of India. As per the provided data, the number of Maoist incidents of violence declined from 908 (2017) to 833 (2018) and were recorded at 670 (2019). Similarly, the number of civilians killed in the various LWE violence-affected States also came down from 188 (2017) to 173 (2018) and followed by 150 (2019). Likewise, a similar trend was observed in the number of SFs killed which came down from 75 (2017) to 67 (2018) and further reduced to 52 (2019). However, the number of Maoists killed and arrested during the same time period did not show a consistent picture. In 2017, while 136 Naxals were killed in various States, it grew to 225 in 2018 but came down to 145 during the last year. Similarly, the figures for Naxals arrested were 1,888 in 2017 which went up to 1,933 in 2018 and then went down to 1,276 in 2019. The MoS also said, "To combat the LWE menace in a holistic manner, the Government of India has formulated a national policy and action plan in 2015, which envisages a multi-pronged approach comprising security, development and ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities etc."
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February - 11 March - 4
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released an abductee after 22 days of captivity on March 4 near Lungar Basti in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The abductee identified as Baikuntha Handique was abducted from Jagun are of
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released an abductee after 22 days of captivity on March 4 near Lungar Basti in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The abductee identified as Baikuntha Handique was abducted from Jagun are of Tinsukia District of Assam on February 11. According to sources, a certain amount of ransom was paid to free the victim. Earlier on February 20, after the failure of Assam Police to rescue the abductee, locals had blocked NH-135 at an unspecified location.
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February - 11 
61 suspects arrested for allegedly having links to the banned terror group, National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ) after the Easter Sunday terror attacks, were on February 11 further remanded until February 28, reports Daily News. The suspects, residents of
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61 suspects arrested for allegedly having links to the banned terror group, National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ) after the Easter Sunday terror attacks, were on February 11 further remanded until February 28, reports Daily News. The suspects, residents of Kattankudy, were taken into custody in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks for undergoing weapons training at the NTJ Headquarters. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of having links to the NTJ following the Easter attacks. They were produced before the Batticaloa Acting Magistrate and were ordered to be further remanded.
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February - 11 
The Special Representative of the President and the State Minister for Peace, Abdul Salam Rahimy, met Karen Decker, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States (US) Embassy in Kabul and Dante Paradiso, Counselor for Peace and Reconciliation at
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The Special Representative of the President and the State Minister for Peace, Abdul Salam Rahimy, met Karen Decker, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States (US) Embassy in Kabul and Dante Paradiso, Counselor for Peace and Reconciliation at U.S. Embassy discussed recent developments in the peace process and issues related to the Qatar negotiations on February 11, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 13. According to the statement after the meeting, the State Minister for Peace, informed that the issue of Taliban prisoners is within the authority of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Government is taking necessary and effective measures in this regard.
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February - 11 
At least six persons, including two civilians and four Afghan military personnel were killed; and 12 others, including five civilians, were injured, in a suicide bombing that took place at the gate of the Marshal Fahim Military Academy at Qargha area
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At least six persons, including two civilians and four Afghan military personnel were killed; and 12 others, including five civilians, were injured, in a suicide bombing that took place at the gate of the Marshal Fahim Military Academy at Qargha area in Kabul city of Kabul Province in Afghanistan on February 11, reports Al Jazeera. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. SATP had earlier reported the killing of three persons in the incident.
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February - 11 
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of the Hizb-e-Islami (HeI), on February 11, in Kabul said that he believes, “Every peace agreement should keep the people’s rights and the national sovereignty of the country,” reports Tolo News. Hekmatyar further claimed
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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of the Hizb-e-Islami (HeI), on February 11, in Kabul said that he believes, “Every peace agreement should keep the people’s rights and the national sovereignty of the country,” reports Tolo News. Hekmatyar further claimed that a peace agreement between the US and the Taliban will be signed soon. “I feel the agreement will be finalized soon. The recent statement by the US president about the incident in Khogyani District of Nangarhar in which he said that he (Trump) wants this to be the last American to be killed in Afghanistan, indicates that he (Trump) is serious about withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan,” Hekmatyar added.
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February - 11 
On February 11 (today), a suicide bomber detonated near the entrance of the Marshal Fahim Military Academy killing at least three people in Kabul city in Kabul Province of Afghanistan, reports Latin Times. Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi co
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On February 11 (today), a suicide bomber detonated near the entrance of the Marshal Fahim Military Academy killing at least three people in Kabul city in Kabul Province of Afghanistan, reports Latin Times. Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi confirmed both civilian and military casualties but couldn’t provide an exact number.
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February - 11 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 11, said that NATO supports US peace efforts, reports Tolo News. "We fully support the efforts led by the United States to end the conflict and to achieve a
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 11, said that NATO supports US peace efforts, reports Tolo News. "We fully support the efforts led by the United States to end the conflict and to achieve a peaceful solution; our allies are consulting closely on the way forward,” said Stoltenberg. "The Taliban must understand they cannot win on the battlefield. They must commit to a reduction in violence and show that they are committed to a peaceful future in Afghanistan," Stoltenberg added.
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February - 11 
The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), during an operation, arrested nine terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 12.
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The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), during an operation, arrested nine terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency on February 12.
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February - 11 
The United States President Donald Trump has conditionally approved a peace deal with the Taliban, more than a year after Washington entered into direct peace negotiations with the Taliban political leaders, reports Khama News Agency on February 12.
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The United States President Donald Trump has conditionally approved a peace deal with the Taliban, more than a year after Washington entered into direct peace negotiations with the Taliban political leaders, reports Khama News Agency on February 12.
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February - 11 
Twenty Taliban militants were killed and four others were injured, in recent air strikes on Taliban hideouts, in parts of Sangeen District and suburb of Lashkargah city of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 12.
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Twenty Taliban militants were killed and four others were injured, in recent air strikes on Taliban hideouts, in parts of Sangeen District and suburb of Lashkargah city of Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on February 12.
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February - 11 
United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on February 11, in separate phone conversations with President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah, informed both leaders of "progress" in the US-Taliban talks, reports Tolo News.
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United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on February 11, in separate phone conversations with President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah, informed both leaders of "progress" in the US-Taliban talks, reports Tolo News. President Ghani tweeted about his conversation, “Today, I was pleased to receive a call from US Secretary Mike Pompeo, informing me of the notable progress made in the ongoing peace talks with the Taliban. The Secretary informed me about the Taliban’s proposal with regards to bringing a significant and enduring reduction in violence”. In the same thread Ghani also tweeted, “This is a welcoming development and I am pleased that our principal position on peace thus far has begun to yield fruitful results. Our primary objective is to end the senseless bloodshed." According to a statement from CE Abdullah's office, the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call talked with Abdullah Abdullah and thanked the CE for his continued cooperation and support for peace efforts and spoke about progress in peace talks between the US and the Taliban.
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February - 11 
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Maldives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Judicial Academy of India to provide training opportunities for Maldivian judges on February 11, reports Edition. The signing took place at a c
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Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Maldives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Judicial Academy of India to provide training opportunities for Maldivian judges on February 11, reports Edition. The signing took place at a ceremony held at the academy, located in Bhopal, capital city of Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. JSC's President Hisaan Hussain signed the MoU on behalf of Maldives, while Director Justice Goda Raghuram signed from the academy.
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February - 12 
Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Februar
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Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police arrested the five ISJK militant associates, identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani, Nasir Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Khan, Irfan Ahmad Pathan, residents of Gundipora village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and Ali Mohd Bhat, resident of Warihama village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and seized arms and ammunition and other incriminating material from their possession. Police said that on preliminary enquiry it was found that these militant associates were affiliated with ISJK and involved in providing shelter and logistic support to militants.
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February - 12 
‘Finance secretary’ of the HNLC, Wankupar Marwein alias Bahhep Traisiej, surrendered before the State Police on February 12, reports The Sentinel. “The HNLC organisation is desperately trying to revive its strength and power in the State where severa
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‘Finance secretary’ of the HNLC, Wankupar Marwein alias Bahhep Traisiej, surrendered before the State Police on February 12, reports The Sentinel. “The HNLC organisation is desperately trying to revive its strength and power in the State where several attempts were made to lure vulnerable sections of youth in the State to join its fold,” Assistant Inspector General of Police GK Iangrai said.
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February - 12 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 12, reports The Times of India. The surren
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 12, reports The Times of India. The surrendered cadre has been identified as Jipro Habika (30), a resident of Khajaguda under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District of the State. He was working as an ‘area committee member’ of ‘Gumma Area Committee’ (GAC) under Malkangiri-Koraput-Visakhapatnam Border (MKVB) division of Andhra-Odisha Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) of CPI-Maoist. As per the report, Habika had joined the third company of ‘Central Regional Committee, (CRC)’ of the banned CPI-Maoist in 2012. He was involved in nine criminal incidents including murder, exchange of fire and blasting of vehicles. He was wanted for his involvement in the killing of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, the then Araku Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former legislator Siveri Soma at Dungiguda near Araku valley on September 24, 2018. While surrendering Habika said, “I had joined the Maoists because I was drawn towards their ideology. But now I have realised that the Maoists do nothing for the development of tribals. After getting their work done, they target tribals on false charges of being police informers and kill them. The Maoists are mostly involved in extortion and the cadres are being ill-treated at the camp. Also, the extensive operations in Swabhiman Anchal by security personnel in recent times have made life miserable in the forest”.
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February - 12 
Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrat
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Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrative unit) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres belonged to ‘Maharaj Pramanik squad’ of CPI-Maoist, and were identified as Sagar Mahto, Jagdish Mahato, Abhishek Kumar Sinha and Gunlal Mahato. As per the report, Sagar Mahto is a resident of Bandhgaon under Kharsawan Police Station limits in the District and a special associate of Maharaj Pramanik. Jagdish Mahto is a resident of Sini Tola Palasdih in Sini area in the District. Abhishek Kumar Sinha hails from Harharguttu, Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District and is an illegal supplier of ammunition. He is originally a resident of Bariarpur in Munger District of Bihar. Gunlal Mahato is a resident of Serengada in Kuchai Police Station limits in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Karthik S., said: “We received information that Maharaj Pramanik is trying to get ammunitions and weapons apart from explosives and cylinders to inflict damage on Security Forces (SFs). Once specific input was received, a special team was constituted which arrested the cadres red-handed while exchanging ammunitions. The arrested people include one arms supplier, one middleman and two over ground workers (OGW).”
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February - 12 
Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has reiterated its demand that there should be only one cut-off date of December 1, 1963 for enforcement of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State, which was “non-negotiable”, reports Nagaland
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Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has reiterated its demand that there should be only one cut-off date of December 1, 1963 for enforcement of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State, which was “non-negotiable”, reports Nagaland Post on February 13.
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February - 12 
On February 12, all the four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), decided to unify as one platform during a special session of the outfit at Bijni in Chirang District of Assam, reports East Mojo. “We have decided to unify kee
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On February 12, all the four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), decided to unify as one platform during a special session of the outfit at Bijni in Chirang District of Assam, reports East Mojo. “We have decided to unify keeping the greater interest of the organisation as well the Bodo people in mind. We want proper implementation of the Bodo accord in the coming days. We shall go with unity and tranquility to meet proper implementation of every clauses of the Bodo accord,” Pro-Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) ‘president ‘Gobinda Basumatary.
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February - 12 
On February 12, the All Tiwa Students’ Union (ATSU), All Tiwa Women Association (ATWA), Tiwa Yuba Chatra Parishad (TYCP), Tiwa Cultural Society (TCS) and All Tiwa Protection Committee (ATPC) staged a three-hour sit-in against the Centre’s move to imp
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On February 12, the All Tiwa Students’ Union (ATSU), All Tiwa Women Association (ATWA), Tiwa Yuba Chatra Parishad (TYCP), Tiwa Cultural Society (TCS) and All Tiwa Protection Committee (ATPC) staged a three-hour sit-in against the Centre’s move to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Morigaon District, reports The Sentinel. The sit-in protestors also demand fulfillment of other long-standing demands of the Tiwa people such as freeing the tribal belt areas from encroachers.
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February - 12 
The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), destroyed a weapon manufacturing unit and a training camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an exchange of fire at Irapal
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The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), destroyed a weapon manufacturing unit and a training camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an exchange of fire at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports The New Indian Express. The detection of the Maoist camp was made by the 204th Battalion of COBRA force during an anti-Maoist operation in the area. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of CRPF said, “The area touched upon by CoBRA troops is considered as the bastion of CPI-Maoist. This is the first time the operation of this magnitude was launched in such stronghold area. The troops busted a Maoist training camp and a gun factory machine used for making bullets, weapons/bombs. The place was covered by hills from the three sides. During the gunfight that continued for over an hour, the Maoists used automatic weapons and high explosive bombs fired from Under Barrel Grenade Launcher.”
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February - 12 
The Special Court of National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 12, issued non-bailable warrants against chief of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) – Ranjeet Singh Neeta, a resident of Jammu District, now based in Pakistan, and his accomplice Gurme
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The Special Court of National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 12, issued non-bailable warrants against chief of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) – Ranjeet Singh Neeta, a resident of Jammu District, now based in Pakistan, and his accomplice Gurmeet Singh alias Bagga, who hails from Hoshiarpur District, currently based in Germany, in an arms-dropping case in Punjab, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the duo is wanted for dropping arms and ammunition and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in September 2019 at Chola Sahib in Punjab via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that originated from Pakistan. The spokesperson of NIA said, "During investigation, role of Neeta, Pakistan based chief of KZF, a proscribed terrorist organisation and Singh, a key operative of KZF based in Hamburg, Germany has been found in the conspiracy of trafficking of illegal arms, ammunition, explosives, communication devices and FICNs into India to further terrorist activities."
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February - 12 
Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) urged the State Government to implement the Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) at the earliest without, adding that the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) would be meaningless and a futile decree,
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Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) urged the State Government to implement the Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) at the earliest without, adding that the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) would be meaningless and a futile decree, reports Nagaland Post on February 13.
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February - 12 
A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 12 convicted Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed in two terror-financing cases, reports Dawn. He was slapped with a prison sentence of five-and-a-half years and a fine of PKR 15,000 in each case. T
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A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 12 convicted Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed in two terror-financing cases, reports Dawn. He was slapped with a prison sentence of five-and-a-half years and a fine of PKR 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently. The court also granted him the benefit of Section 382-B of the Code of Criminal Procedure (reduction of period of sentence of imprisonment). Malik Zafar Iqbal, the secretary of Al-Anfaal Trust, has also been convicted in the same cases and has been awarded similar punishment. They were convicted under the Anti-Terrorism Act Section 11-F (2) — pertaining to membership, support and meetings relating to a proscribed organisation — and 11-N (punishment under Sections 11-H to 11-K). Section 11H relates to fundraising for the purpose of terrorism, 11-I is about the use and possession of money or other property for terrorism, 11-J relates to funding arrangements which result in money being made available for terrorism, while 11-K relates to money laundering. The court directed authorities to keep Saeed under custody until further orders. The verdict was announced by ATC judge Arshad Hussain Bhatta. Saeed was also present in the courtroom while the judge read out the sentence.
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February - 12 
Police arrested a ‘provincial leader’ of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Shreepur in Saptari District of Province No. 2 on February 12, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrestee is Province 2 bureau
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Police arrested a ‘provincial leader’ of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Shreepur in Saptari District of Province No. 2 on February 12, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrestee is Province 2 bureau member Indal Prasad Sah (34). He was arrested when he was collecting donations from a local resident of Shreepur.
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February - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of militant outfit Ansar al-Islam from Sagor Dighirpar area in Sylhet District of Sylhet Division on February 12, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Shafayat Ahmed Chowdhury. RAB recovered 15 books re
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of militant outfit Ansar al-Islam from Sagor Dighirpar area in Sylhet District of Sylhet Division on February 12, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Shafayat Ahmed Chowdhury. RAB recovered 15 books related to extremism, training manuals of militants, passports, mobile phones, laptops, video making equipment, and provocative leaflets from his possession.
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February - 12 
National Defense and Security Forces, during a joint operation, killed four terrorists in Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13. Seven others were injured.
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National Defense and Security Forces, during a joint operation, killed four terrorists in Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13. Seven others were injured.
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February - 12 
On February 12, five children were lost their lives and three others were injured in land mine explosion in Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province in Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com. The mine is suspected to be planted by Taliban.
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On February 12, five children were lost their lives and three others were injured in land mine explosion in Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province in Afghanistan, reports bhaktarnews.com. The mine is suspected to be planted by Taliban.
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February - 12 
Special Operations Corps, in airstrikes, killed four terrorists in Posht-e Rod District of Farah Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13.
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Special Operations Corps, in airstrikes, killed four terrorists in Posht-e Rod District of Farah Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13.
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February - 12 
The Security Forces killed two terrorists in Alingar District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13. Another four terrorists were injured in the attack.
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The Security Forces killed two terrorists in Alingar District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13. Another four terrorists were injured in the attack.
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February - 12 
The Special Operations Corps, in an airstrike, killed seven terrorists in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13.
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The Special Operations Corps, in an airstrike, killed seven terrorists in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 13.
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February - 13 
Abdul Gani Dar alias Abdullah Ghazali (80), former ‘chief’ of now defunct Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), was found killed in a mosque in Maisuma area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 13, reports New Indian Express. Dar was a
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Abdul Gani Dar alias Abdullah Ghazali (80), former ‘chief’ of now defunct Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), was found killed in a mosque in Maisuma area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 13, reports New Indian Express. Dar was a prominent Jamiat-e-Ahle Hadith (JAH) cleric and was also one of the founding members of militant outfit TuM. Dar, who belonged to Russu area of Beerwah Tehsil (revenue unit) Budgam, was also a co-accused in the assassination of Maulana Showkat, head of JAH, who was killed in a blast in 2011. He had got bail in the case in 2015. A former militant identified as Ghulam Mohiudin Dar, a resident of Dalgate area of Srinagar, was arrested for killing Ghazali, from Karan Nagar area of Srinagar.
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February - 13 
Army’s 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Shopian Police in a joint operation busted a militant hideout in Yarwan forest area of Shopian District of J&K on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was being previously used by militants but was no
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Army’s 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Shopian Police in a joint operation busted a militant hideout in Yarwan forest area of Shopian District of J&K on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was being previously used by militants but was no longer been in use now. Security Forces recovered some rusted utensils and rags from the hideout.
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February - 13 
On February 13, Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah has stated that zero tolerance policy has been adopted by India in controlling the narcotics menace in a two-day conference on 'Combating Drug Trafficking' for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sect
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On February 13, Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah has stated that zero tolerance policy has been adopted by India in controlling the narcotics menace in a two-day conference on 'Combating Drug Trafficking' for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) partner nations, reports The Times of India. HM further stated that India’s narcotics control measures will be refurbished in order to eradicate the menace completely through which terrorism and other transnational crimes are being funded. Amit Shah seeked the cooperation of all the seven countries of BIMSTEC i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.to combat the narcotics menace. According to an official statement, Asian countries are increasingly being affected by drug trafficking and BIMSTEC, being the key link between South Asian and South East Asian Nations, is one of the most effective platforms to tackle this global threat.
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February - 13 
Police arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Anantnag and Pulwama Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that they arrested three OGWs of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as A
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Police arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Anantnag and Pulwama Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that they arrested three OGWs of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Adil Ahmad Dar alias Adil Gadhanji and Aqib Fayaz Makroo, residents of Arwani Bijbehara and Ajaz Ahmad Sofi, resident of Gund Chahal, in Anantnag District. Police said, they were involved in assisting the militants of proscribed outfit HM operating in the areas of Anantnag. As per the investigations, they were providing logistic support and shelter to the active militants of HM. They were also involved in motivating and instigating the youth of area to join militant ranks. Police said incriminating material has been recovered from their possession. In the meantime, Police arrested an OGW linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Awantipora area in Pulwama District. The JeM OGW has been identified as Tawfeeq Ahmad Bhat, resident of Mongahama in Tral, was involved in assisting the active militants of JeM operating in the areas of Tral. Police said, he was providing logistic support and shelter to the active militants of JeM operating in the areas of Tral. Police said incriminating materials have been recovered from his possession.
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February - 13 
The Asom Songrami Mancha (ASM), A newly-formed political party in Assam, has petitioned the United Nation’s High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCR) for evaluating the compliance of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) to the international hum
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The Asom Songrami Mancha (ASM), A newly-formed political party in Assam, has petitioned the United Nation’s High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCR) for evaluating the compliance of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) to the international human right instruments and its validity under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reports The Hindu on February 14. ASM had on February 5 sent formal letters separately to the High Commissioner of the Geneva-based UN High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCR), its Chief of Mission in India and the Chairperson of the Indigenous Peoples and Development Branch of the UN’s Secretariat of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (SPFII). ASM president Diganta Konwar, its working president Adip Kumar Phukan and three others said their petition was in view of the “grave danger” from the recently promulgated the CAA “to the identity and existence of the indigenous people” of Northeast India, specifically Assam.
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February - 13 
The Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on February 13 revealed that the State will continue to remain a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) till the Naga political issue is resolved, reports East Mojo.
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The Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on February 13 revealed that the State will continue to remain a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) till the Naga political issue is resolved, reports East Mojo.
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February - 13 
The interrogation of Ashish Kumar, the key supplier of arms to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ Happy PhD has led the Punjab Police to a major crackdown on illegal arms suppliers in which 23 persons including two gangsters and gun house owner
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The interrogation of Ashish Kumar, the key supplier of arms to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ Happy PhD has led the Punjab Police to a major crackdown on illegal arms suppliers in which 23 persons including two gangsters and gun house owners were arrested at Jalalabad in Fazilka District of Punjab and adjoining States of Haryana and Rajasthan on February 13, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the Police raided several gun houses and in all, 36 weapons were seized during raids in Punjab and adjoining States of Haryana and Rajasthan. The seized arms included 14 double barrel breach loading (DBBL) 12-bore guns, four single barrel breach loading (SBBL) 12-bore guns, five 32-bore pistols, a 45-bore pistol, three 30-bore pistols, a 25-bore pistol and two carbines. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, the investigation into the supply of illegal arms to criminals, especially gangsters, began with the arrest of ‘A’ category gangster Sukhpreet Singh alias Budda, in November 2019. The weapons supplied to Budda and his accomplices were used in the attack on Punjabi singer Parmish Verma in Mohali in April 2018, and committing murders, dacoities and extortions. Gupta further said, based on Ashish’s interrogation, the two gangsters – Gurpreet Singh alias Laddi, wanted in 20 criminal cases, and Neeraj Kumar alias Dhiraj Batta, wanted in 13 cases were arrested.
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The investigation into the drug trail exposed by the arrest of gangster Sukhpreet Singh alias Budha has led to more arrests and seizures of firearms and drugs, reports The Times of India on February 16. According to the report, the Punjab Police trac
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The investigation into the drug trail exposed by the arrest of gangster Sukhpreet Singh alias Budha has led to more arrests and seizures of firearms and drugs, reports The Times of India on February 16. According to the report, the Punjab Police traced the links of Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga alias Billa and Gurvinder Singh alias Pehalwan, who were arrested in a joint operation of the organised crime control unit (OCCU) and Mohali Police on February 13, to Pakistan. Investigations have so far revealed that Billa and Pehalwan, who were absconding since 2014, had received a large quantity of heroin and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from Pakistan through various routes. They were also wanted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Rajasthan Police in cases related to heroin smuggling from Pakistan. Initial investigation revealed that they had received drug money from Pakistani dealers through hawala (illegal money transaction). Jagga was involved in cross-border smuggling of heroin since 2008. He came in contact with Gurvinder, and later connected with Abad Ali alias Baadi of Pakistan. According to a Police Official, Jagga came in contact with Malik, a resident of Narwad village of Pakistan, in 2015, and had been receiving huge consignments of drugs since. He got most of his drug consignments from Pakistan. The investigations into the racket have so far led to arrest of around 24 accused.
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February - 13 
The Justice (retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord has completed its report and are now waiting to submit it to Union Home Ministry informed its chairman Biplab Kumar Sharma, reports The Sentinel on February 14. “We comp
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The Justice (retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord has completed its report and are now waiting to submit it to Union Home Ministry informed its chairman Biplab Kumar Sharma, reports The Sentinel on February 14. “We completed our report on February 10,” he told the newspaper, adding that he has officially communicated to the Union Home Ministry in this regard through a letter.
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February - 13 
The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of
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The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 13, reports Outlook India. According to the Police, the joint operation was launched on the basis of intelligence input about the presence of Maoists in the said village. During the search operation, five landmines, four rifles, 40 AK-47s live cartridges, 20 metre wire and other things were seized. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel later defused the landmines.
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February - 13 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 13 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Allahr Dal from Garadob village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Russel Ahmed (30).
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 13 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Allahr Dal from Garadob village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Russel Ahmed (30).
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February - 13 
Kshenuka Senewiratne, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN) in New York while making a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on ‘Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Transitional justice in conflict and post-confl
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Kshenuka Senewiratne, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN) in New York while making a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on ‘Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict situations’ on February 13 said Sri Lanka is committed to chart own path for sustainable reconciliation, reports Colombo Page. “Sri Lanka is committed, to find innovative and pragmatic solutions driven by the domestic context to protect the country’s national interest guided by the provisions of the Constitution, and the will of the citizens expressed through democratic means. As a sovereign State, Sri Lanka will continue to establish its own priorities towards this end. In our experience, while certain lessons can be learnt from others, it is imperative to chart our own path to reconciliation in order for it to be sustainable,” the envoy said.
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February - 13 
A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, Shehryar Mehsud, was killed by a bomb in Kunar Province on February 13. A Pakistani intelligence official who confirmed the incident said Mehsud had fled to Afghanistan in 2016. It was not immediat
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A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, Shehryar Mehsud, was killed by a bomb in Kunar Province on February 13. A Pakistani intelligence official who confirmed the incident said Mehsud had fled to Afghanistan in 2016. It was not immediately clear who was behind the killings.
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February - 13 
United States Secretary of Defence Mark Esper on February 13 said that the United States (US) and the Taliban have secured a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan, reports Al Jazeera. "We've said all along that the best, if not the only, sol
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United States Secretary of Defence Mark Esper on February 13 said that the United States (US) and the Taliban have secured a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan, reports Al Jazeera. "We've said all along that the best, if not the only, solution in Afghanistan is a political agreement. Progress has been made on that front and we'll have more to report on that soon, I hope," Esper told reporters in Brussels. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump had said that a peace agreement was "very close".
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February - 13 
Maldives Police Service, on February 13, arrested, a 22-year-old, the seventh suspect in connection to the recent stabbing of three foreign nationals in Hulhumale' of Maldives, reports The Edition. Earlier on February 4, unidentified Islamic extremis
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Maldives Police Service, on February 13, arrested, a 22-year-old, the seventh suspect in connection to the recent stabbing of three foreign nationals in Hulhumale' of Maldives, reports The Edition. Earlier on February 4, unidentified Islamic extremists had stabbed two Chinese nationals and an Australian near the Hulhumale Redbull Park Futsal Ground in Hulhumale'. According to local media outlet Mihaaru, some of those arrested include individuals involved in spreading extremist ideologies in Madduvarri, Raa Atoll.
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February - 14 
A villager was killed and two others sustained splinter injuries when Pakistani troops shelled a village along the Line of Control (LoC) violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) targeting civilian areas in Shahpur and Kerni sectors in Poonch District
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A villager was killed and two others sustained splinter injuries when Pakistani troops shelled a village along the Line of Control (LoC) violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) targeting civilian areas in Shahpur and Kerni sectors in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The officials said one of the shells exploded near a mosque in a village in Shahpur sector, killing Badar Din (55). Two other villagers of Shahpur in Haveli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Poonch, identified as Mohammad Shabir (35) and Mohammad Taj (24), who were on their way to offer prayers, sustained splinter injuries in the CFA violation.
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February - 14 
Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) on February 14 organized a protest against visit of Union Minister Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to the state and demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP)
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Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) on February 14 organized a protest against visit of Union Minister Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to the state and demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 14 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on February 14 threatened to disrupt the National Games since the Meghalaya Police are making adverse comments against the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. the ‘general secretary’ cum ‘publicity secre
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on February 14 threatened to disrupt the National Games since the Meghalaya Police are making adverse comments against the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. the ‘general secretary’ cum ‘publicity secretary’ of HNLC, Sainkupar Nongtraw, said, The HNLC also said the police should stop provoking the outfit by making negative statements, or else “we would be compelled to disrupt the upcoming national games event”.
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February - 14 
Iqbal Mirchi’s two sons, Asif and Junaid Memon, are continuing to run their father’s smuggling and drug network based out of Dubai and UK, states Enforcement Directorate (ED), reported by The Times of India. In the last two months, the ED’s investiga
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Iqbal Mirchi’s two sons, Asif and Junaid Memon, are continuing to run their father’s smuggling and drug network based out of Dubai and UK, states Enforcement Directorate (ED), reported by The Times of India. In the last two months, the ED’s investigating officers have questioned at least five "couriers and witnesses" in Mumbai. These witnesses have revealed several other names who were active partners of Iqbal Mirchi, besides the latter's close links with Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon, the two-prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. During the investigations, it was found that Mirchi used his Eden Rice Mill in London to smuggle cocaine, gold and opium. The drug smuggling network and extortion racket of the drug lord was largely funding dozens of properties acquired in the UK which are now being managed by his wife Hazra and two sons. The ED had recently filed a detailed 100-page charge sheet in the Iqbal Mirchi money laundering case after which the agency had also attached properties of over Rs 500 crore belonging to the accused, including the two floors in the Ceejay House in Mumbai allegedly owned by family members of former civil aviation minister Praful Patel. The two floors were in the name of Mirchi's wife Hazra Memon. ED officials have also questioned Mukhtar Patka, brother-in-law of Mirchi, to unearth details of other accused still active in the Mirchi gang and helping to his drugs trade.
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February - 14 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when th
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when they were travelling on a two-wheeler. “They were arrested and a grenade was recovered from them,” Police said. The trio were identified as Irfan Ahmad Khan, Mudabir Aijaz and Wahid Ashraf Rather.
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February - 14 
President of Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM), a political party, Shah Faesal, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), reports Daily Excelsior on February 15. In 2019, Faesal was detained at New Delhi airport on August 14, following
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President of Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM), a political party, Shah Faesal, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), reports Daily Excelsior on February 15. In 2019, Faesal was detained at New Delhi airport on August 14, following the scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). PSA allows detention without trial for up to three months and multiple extensions.
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February - 14 
Terror-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come down by 60 per cent in less than one and a half months in the beginning of 2020, in comparison to the same period last year, Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh, informed Union M
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Terror-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come down by 60 per cent in less than one and a half months in the beginning of 2020, in comparison to the same period last year, Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh, informed Union Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh at North Block in New Delhi on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. During the meeting, DGP Singh also briefed the Minister about the current security scenario in the Union Territory (UT).
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February - 14 
The Eastern Army General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on February 14 said that insurgency is on a decline in the North East and expressed the hope that the situation would further improve in the future, repor
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The Eastern Army General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on February 14 said that insurgency is on a decline in the North East and expressed the hope that the situation would further improve in the future, reports The Assam Tribune. Overall, militancy-related incidents have declined by about 12 per cent and the arc of violence in the entire North East has shrunk primarily to an area which is the trijunction between Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and north Nagaland, the officer said. Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan further said that 40 per cent of last year’s violence occurred in this area at the trijunction.
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February - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested the president of Line of Control (LoC) Traders’ Association, Tanveer Ahmad Wani, in New Delhi on February 14, after disclosures by arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Davinder Singh, report
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested the president of Line of Control (LoC) Traders’ Association, Tanveer Ahmad Wani, in New Delhi on February 14, after disclosures by arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Davinder Singh, reports Daily Excelsior. Wani was called to the NIA headquarters and questioned about providing funds to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Syed Naveed Mushtaq Ahmed alias Naveed Babu, and others, the NIA officials said. He was placed under arrest and taken to Jammu, where he would be produced before the designated NIA court. Apart from Davinder Singh, Naveed Babu, Rafi Ahmad Rather, Irfan Shafi Mir, and Syed Irfan are in the NIA custody. With his arrest, the number of people arrested by the NIA has gone up to six. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported about the related incidents on January 11, 15, and February 2.
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February - 14 
Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government in
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Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Bazipora IV in Hajin Block in Bandipora District. However, the grenade didn’t explode.
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February - 14 
A leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was hacked to death by unidentified assailants at Sykdebpur Chowrasta in Bochaganj upazila (sub-District) in Dinajpur District of Rangpur Division of
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A leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was hacked to death by unidentified assailants at Sykdebpur Chowrasta in Bochaganj upazila (sub-District) in Dinajpur District of Rangpur Division of Bangladesh late on February 14, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Moznur Rahman Moznu (35), of Dhontola village and general secretary of the upazila unit JCD. Ayub Ali, Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of Bochaganj Police Station limits, said the motive for the murder and identities of the assailants are yet to be ascertained.
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February - 14 
Convicted war criminal and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Abdus Subhan (86) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on February 14, reports The Daily Star. He was admitted to the hospital on January 24 with age-related compl
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Convicted war criminal and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Abdus Subhan (86) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on February 14, reports The Daily Star. He was admitted to the hospital on January 24 with age-related complications. The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on February 18, 2015, sentenced him to death for committing crimes against humanity, including mass killing, murder, and confinement and torture of pro-liberation people during the 1971 Liberation War. He filed an appeal with the Supreme Court challenging his death penalty on March 18, 2015.
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February - 14 
The United States (US) on February 14 banned the entry to Sri Lanka's Army chief over what it said “credible” evidence of human rights violations in the 2009 finale to the civil war in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. The Department of State said tha
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The United States (US) on February 14 banned the entry to Sri Lanka's Army chief over what it said “credible” evidence of human rights violations in the 2009 finale to the civil war in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. The Department of State said that it has designated Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, current Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Acting Chief of Defence Staff, "as required under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, due to credible information of his involvement, through command responsibility, in gross violations of human rights, namely extrajudicial killings, by the 58th Division of the Sri Lanka Army during the final phase of Sri Lanka’s Civil War in 2009".
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February - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on Fe
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the gun-battle stopped, the SFs recovered the slain body of a Maoist along with one muzzle loading gun and a huge cache of explosives from the spot. The IGP further said, “According to preliminary reports, the killed Maoist was identified as Madvi Sukka, a ‘Militia commander’ of Pentapad village. Police teams have also recovered 1 Bharmar rifle, hand grenades and Pitthu bag from the spot."
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February - 15 
A Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested by a team of SFs comprising the DRG, 111th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police from Jiakodta village under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada
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A Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested by a team of SFs comprising the DRG, 111th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police from Jiakodta village under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Madvi Gango (29), head of the 'Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Majdoor Sangthan' (DAKMS) of CPI-Maoist. According to a Police Official, "Gango was involved in three attacks on SFs, including in the Mailwada landmine attack in March 2016 in which seven CRPF troopers were killed."
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February - 15 
According to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ (UMHA) data related to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence, the number of incidents had declined in Telangana since 2017, reports Telangana Today on February 16. The UMHA’s data said that 112 Lef
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According to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ (UMHA) data related to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence, the number of incidents had declined in Telangana since 2017, reports Telangana Today on February 16. The UMHA’s data said that 112 Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) were arrested in Telangana in 2019, as against 113 in 2018. Two each category of civilian and LWEs were killed in separate incidents in the State in 2019. There were five incidents in 2017 while 11 incidents took place in 2018 and eight in 2019. The notable factor was that not a single person from the Security Forces (SFs) was killed since 2017 in Telangana, said the MHA’s data. According to the data, in all, 1,276 LWEs were arrested in the 10 States affected by LWEs – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in 2019. Also, around 670 incidents were reported in 2019 in the aforementioned 10 States in which 150 civilians and 145 LWEs lost their lives.
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February - 15 
Pakistan Rangers violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing on forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 15, reports The Pioneer. Officials said,
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Pakistan Rangers violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing on forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 15, reports The Pioneer. Officials said, the Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated effectively, and the exchange of fire, which started around 4 am at Chakra village in Hiranagar sector in the District. There was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, the officials said, adding that the Pakistan Rangers also fired dozens of mortars.
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February - 15 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion on Bidarpakna road near Hantalguda village in Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) under Paparmetla Block in Malkangiri Dis
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion on Bidarpakna road near Hantalguda village in Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) under Paparmetla Block in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 15, reports The New Indian Express. There were, however, no reports of any casualty in the incident. According to the report, the explosion took place right after the visit of senior security advisor in Union Home Ministry (UHM), K. Vijay Kumar to Swabhiman Anchal who reviewed the security situation in the region.
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February - 15 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on February 15, charge sheeted two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who were arrested by the Army for allegedly smuggling arms and ammunition into Jammu and K
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on February 15, charge sheeted two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who were arrested by the Army for allegedly smuggling arms and ammunition into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from Gulmarg in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA filed the chargesheet at the designated court in Jammu District against Khalil Ahmad Kayani and Mohammed Nazeem under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act, besides invoking clauses of the Jammu and Kashmir Egress and Internal Movement (Control) Ordinance.
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February - 15 
The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, during an operation, killed five Taliban militants in Khakriz District of Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 16.
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The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, during an operation, killed five Taliban militants in Khakriz District of Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 16.
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February - 15 
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) official have said that the commission had started the audit of disputed votes and will announce the final results of the September 2019 presidential elections within the next two days, reports Tolo News on F
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The Independent Election Commission (IEC) official have said that the commission had started the audit of disputed votes and will announce the final results of the September 2019 presidential elections within the next two days, reports Tolo News on February 16. “The decisions of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission reached us in the past few days and we have worked on it and finally, today, we officially started implementing them, both in the center and in provinces of Afghanistan,” IEC Chairperson Hawa Alam Nuristani added.
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February - 16 
A Non-Bodo rally was organised at Goreswar in Baksa District of Assam to demand land, political, economic, language and cultural rights of the non-Bodo people on February 16, reports The Assam Tribune. Among the guests in the rally was Biraj Kumar Ta
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A Non-Bodo rally was organised at Goreswar in Baksa District of Assam to demand land, political, economic, language and cultural rights of the non-Bodo people on February 16, reports The Assam Tribune. Among the guests in the rally was Biraj Kumar Talukdar, president of Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) who had recently writ petition in the Supreme Court and demanded introduction of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State.
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February - 16 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bondapada-Sambalpur forest area under Mudulipada Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 16, rep
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bondapada-Sambalpur forest area under Mudulipada Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 16, reports The Pioneer. There were, however, no reports of any casualty in the incident. As per the report, acting on input about the movement of 20 to 30 armed Maoists in the said forest, a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation. On spotting the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle. The rebels backtracked and managed to escape into the dense forest leaving behind their belongings and articles. The SFs recovered Maoist uniforms, kit bags, mobile phone and other articles were from the encounter site.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pi
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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February - 16 
The Government, on February 16, extended the 2G mobile data service and fixed line internet connectivity wherever provided across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. An official order issued
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The Government, on February 16, extended the 2G mobile data service and fixed line internet connectivity wherever provided across the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. An official order issued by the Home Department said, the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been given directions to ensure access to 1,485 white-listed sites only and not to any social media applications allowing peer-to-peer communication and Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. “The directions shall be effective from February 16 and remain in force till February 24, unless modified earlier,” the order issued by Principal Secretary, Home Department, Shaleen Kabra said.
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February - 16 
The high-level committee formed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and headed by Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma has decided to recommend taking 1951 as the cut-off year for extending benefits of constitutional protection for Assamese, reports
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The high-level committee formed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and headed by Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma has decided to recommend taking 1951 as the cut-off year for extending benefits of constitutional protection for Assamese, reports The Assam Tribune. The committee was constituted for recommending measures for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord that assures protection for Assamese people. The committee has also recommended introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the entire State and protection of land rights of the indigenous people. Further, the committee recommended creation of an upper House to ensure representation of all the tribal and ethnic groups.
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February - 16 
The National Conference (NC) leader, Ali Mohammad Dar, was released on February 16, from preventive detention in sub-jail MLA hostel in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. After Dar’s release, Peoples Democratic Par
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The National Conference (NC) leader, Ali Mohammad Dar, was released on February 16, from preventive detention in sub-jail MLA hostel in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. After Dar’s release, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Peer Mansoor and Awami Ithad Party (AIP), Bilal Sultan were the only ones left under preventive detention, who are likely to be released in few days. Thirty-five mainstream politicians were moved from the Centaur hotel on the banks of the Dal lake to the MLA hostel in November 2019 and most of them have been released now or have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA), 1953. Now, only four politicians are in the sub-jail MLA hostel. Two of them -Shah Faisal and Hilal Lone - are under PSA, while Mansoor and Sultan are under preventive detention.
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February - 16 
The NIA has filed a charge sheet against two persons, including a ‘major’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Luckin Mashangva of Dimapur (Nagaland), and Jaikishan Sharma of Tirap (Arunachal Pradesh), for their allege
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The NIA has filed a charge sheet against two persons, including a ‘major’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Luckin Mashangva of Dimapur (Nagaland), and Jaikishan Sharma of Tirap (Arunachal Pradesh), for their alleged involvement in financing terror activities of the Naga insurgent group, reports The Assam Tribune.
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February - 16 
Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also rec
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Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also recovered from a storeroom of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump in the District. On February 17, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Imphal West, K Meghachandra, disclosed the modus operandi behind the arrest of three arrestees. Based on specific information, during frisking and checking of suspected vehicles along Imphal-Moreh road, one couple identified as Samukcham Mobi and Huidrom Ningol Lairenlakpam Ongbi Ibemcha was arrested along with eight 1.5 Volt batteries connected in series (usually used to detonate IEDs) concealed in a black plastic polythene bag in the car, adds E-Pao. Their interrogation led to another arrest of Lourembam Bhumeshwor who further revealed the plan of a PLA militant identified as Robertson to conduct IED blast in Telopati area. More explosives were detected in the store room of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump such as an IED fashioned out of a claymore, a remote control, a transistor, two 9-volt batteries, a detonator, 9 mm ammunition and a mobile phone.
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February - 16 
Mehrabpur Press Club President Aziz Memon was strangulated to death on February 16, in Naushero Feroze District of Sindh and his body was recovered from an irrigation waterway, reports Pakistan Today. The Police said that an initial investigation int
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Mehrabpur Press Club President Aziz Memon was strangulated to death on February 16, in Naushero Feroze District of Sindh and his body was recovered from an irrigation waterway, reports Pakistan Today. The Police said that an initial investigation into his death found that he was strangulated using a wire, however, they were awaiting the post-mortem report to confirm the actual cause of his death. The journalist was associated with Sindhi TV channel, KTN News, and Sindhi-language daily Kawish. According to the slain journalist’s brother, Hafiz Memon, Memon had left with his cameraman, Owais Qureshi, to cover a story in a nearby village on Sunday morning. Some hours later, his body was found, tied with an electric wire, in an irrigation outlet near the town.
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February - 16 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a new report on February 16, said that Sri Lankan Security Forces and intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance and threats against families of victims of enforced disappearance and activists supporting them sinc
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a new report on February 16, said that Sri Lankan Security Forces and intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance and threats against families of victims of enforced disappearance and activists supporting them since Gotabaya Rajapaksa became President in November 2019, reports Colombo Page. Activists working in six locations in the northern and eastern parts of the country on behalf of relatives of the forcibly disappeared have told Human Rights Watch that there has been a significant increase in government surveillance and intimidation. A member of the advocacy group Mothers of the Disappeared whose son was forcibly disappeared in 2009 has told Human Rights Watch that since the presidential election she has been repeatedly visited by members of the police Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
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February - 16 
President Ashraf Ghani on February 16, after meeting German Foreign Minister Heiko Josef Maas in Munich, said that the only goal of the Afghan Government is to end the war and violence in order to ensure a lasting peace in the country, reports Tolo
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President Ashraf Ghani on February 16, after meeting German Foreign Minister Heiko Josef Maas in Munich, said that the only goal of the Afghan Government is to end the war and violence in order to ensure a lasting peace in the country, reports Tolo News. President Ashraf Ghani pointed to a political consensus forming around the peace process and stated, “we are ready to end the years of war in Afghanistan and we are fully committed. Ghani further said. “Fortunately, the current political and social capacity has reached the level that we can make difficult decisions in this process”.
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February - 16 
10 Taliban militants were killed and six others were injured in parts of Shirzad, Khogyani and Momand Dara Districts in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 17. Selab Army Corps stated that 10 Taliban including their tw
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10 Taliban militants were killed and six others were injured in parts of Shirzad, Khogyani and Momand Dara Districts in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 17. Selab Army Corps stated that 10 Taliban including their two ‘commanders’ were killed and six others have been injured in the conflicts. Two hideouts of Taliban with all war equipment have also been demolished.
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February - 16 
At least 46 Taliban militants surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs) in Ghor Province of Afghanistan on February 16, reports Bakhtar News. Amir Dad Parsa, Press in-charge of Ghor security commandment said, the Taliban were joined with their han
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At least 46 Taliban militants surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs) in Ghor Province of Afghanistan on February 16, reports Bakhtar News. Amir Dad Parsa, Press in-charge of Ghor security commandment said, the Taliban were joined with their hand weapons to SFs in Kamanj region in Shahrak District in Ghor.
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February - 16 
At least five soldiers were killed and three others were injured in a Taliban attack on Afghan National Army (ANA) camps in Shora Khak region in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan late on February 16, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said
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At least five soldiers were killed and three others were injured in a Taliban attack on Afghan National Army (ANA) camps in Shora Khak region in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan late on February 16, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said, the Taliban attacked a security checkpoint outside of Kunduz city and the clashes continued until 4:30 am Monday (February 17) morning. Meanwhile, the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 17 
Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle
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Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle and assorted ammunition from the militant.
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February - 17 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindust
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input that the Maoists were holding a meeting under the leadership of ‘politburo member’ M. Venugopal Rao aka Bhupathi in the said area, the C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police initiated a combing operation. On seeing the patrolling team, the Maoists opened fire leading to an exchange of fire between the Police personnel and the Maoists in which a Maoist cadre was killed. While the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained, the Police suspect that at least four to five Maoists were injured in the gun-battle but succeeded in fleeing along with others. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said the Police have recovered a huge cache of arms, including AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and Maoist literature from the spot.
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February - 17 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Gaya District of Bihar on February 17, reports ANI. The Maoist has been identified as Kalawati, and she was arrested from an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest ma
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Gaya District of Bihar on February 17, reports ANI. The Maoist has been identified as Kalawati, and she was arrested from an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest march in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Rakesh Kumar, said, "We received information that Maoists were planning to gather people under the guise of protest. She was wanted in an earlier case as well and therefore she was arrested. They were trying to strengthen their organisation using the protest."
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February - 17 
Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Supe
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Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Superintendent of Police (SP), K Meghachandra later told that during the preliminary probe, it was found that the two persons had received the consignment from a cadre of banned outfit Peoples’ Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Tamu town in Myanmar and were delivering them to a person in Telipati area. Later, based on the inputs provided by the arrested duo Police arrested another suspect.
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February - 17 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a road construction site and set ablaze vehicles and construction machinery near Bandarchua village under Samri Police Station limits in Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh on Februar
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a road construction site and set ablaze vehicles and construction machinery near Bandarchua village under Samri Police Station limits in Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh on February 17, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, around a dozen armed Maoists raided the construction site and set afire three trucks, two excavators and one concrete mixer machine. The Superintendent of Police (SP), T.R. Koshima, said, "The vehicles and machines were deployed for work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The site is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. The Maoists escaped into the forests of neighbouring Jharkhand."
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February - 17 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian at Koplain Chowk under Kuchai Police Station limits in Saraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 17, reports United News of India. The deceased has been identifi
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian at Koplain Chowk under Kuchai Police Station limits in Saraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 17, reports United News of India. The deceased has been identified as Durga Munda (26), a resident of Taramba village in Kuchai Block of the said District. The Maoists had left pamphlets on the spot in which they said Durga used to collect ‘levy’ in the name of the CPI-Maoist. The Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Rakesh Ranjan, said that the Maoists were executing such incidents in frustration due to the on-going anti-insurgency operations in the area.
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February - 17 
Three militants from Parimal Debbarma group, a splinter group of National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM), surrendered before Rakesh Ranjan Lal, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Gokulnagar Sector of Border Security Force (B
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Three militants from Parimal Debbarma group, a splinter group of National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM), surrendered before Rakesh Ranjan Lal, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Gokulnagar Sector of Border Security Force (BSF) in West Tripura District of Tripura on February 17, reports Tripurainfo. The surrendered NLFT-BM militants were identified as ‘second-in-command’, Sanna Kumar Tripura (29); Jarma Ram Tripura (22) and Sudaram Reang (38).
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February - 17 
At least 10 persons were killed and 35 others sustained injuries in a suicide blast that hit a Police vehicle near the Quetta Press Club in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 17, reports Daily Times. Three Police personnel wer
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At least 10 persons were killed and 35 others sustained injuries in a suicide blast that hit a Police vehicle near the Quetta Press Club in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 17, reports Daily Times. Three Police personnel were among those killed in the blast. The suicide bomber wanted to target rally of a religious group, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat, but blew himself up when Police stopped him, according to Quetta Police Chief Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Razzaq Cheema.
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February - 17 
At least one Policeman was killed and two others injured on February 17, when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near a Police mobile in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. District Police Officer
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At least one Policeman was killed and two others injured on February 17, when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near a Police mobile in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Wahid Mahmood confirmed the causality, adding that the Police mobile was deployed for the security of polio workers canvasing the area.
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February - 17 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan insisted on February 17, that his country is no longer a terrorist safe haven, and said his administration fully supports the Afghan peace process, reports Times of India. PM's comments come as the United States (US) an
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan insisted on February 17, that his country is no longer a terrorist safe haven, and said his administration fully supports the Afghan peace process, reports Times of India. PM's comments come as the United States (US) and the Taliban appear on the brink of a deal that would see US forces begin to pull out of Afghanistan. In return, the Taliban would enter talks with the Afghan Government, stick to various security guarantees and work toward an eventual, comprehensive ceasefire. "I can tell you that there are no safe havens here," Khan said at a conference in the capital Islamabad. "Whatever the situation might have been in the past, right now, I can tell you... there is one thing we want: peace in Afghanistan." Khan's comments came after Sarwar Danish, Afghanistan's second vice president, accused Pakistan of allowing the Taliban to recruit new fighters from Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan. Khan was addressing a conference marking 40 years of hosting Afghan refugees in his country.
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February - 17 
Government on February 17, decided to immediately withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions 30/1 and 40/1 co-sponsored by the National Unity Government (NUG) in 2015 and 2019 respectively, reports Colombo Page. The dec
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Government on February 17, decided to immediately withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions 30/1 and 40/1 co-sponsored by the National Unity Government (NUG) in 2015 and 2019 respectively, reports Colombo Page. The decision to withdraw from the consensus resolutions have reportedly been taken during a special meeting held in this regard at the Presidential Secretariat. Sri Lanka at the 40th Session of the UNHRC in Geneva co-sponsored the resolution 40/1 reaffirming its commitment to the reconciliation process and commitments articulated in the UN Resolutions 34/1 and 30/1 it cosponsored in 2017 and 2015 respectively.
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February - 17 
Unidentified gunman killed the head of a primary court of Injil District, Abdul Rahim Azimi, in Shaidaee village of Injil District in Herat Province of Afghanistan on February 17, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban has claimed respon
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Unidentified gunman killed the head of a primary court of Injil District, Abdul Rahim Azimi, in Shaidaee village of Injil District in Herat Province of Afghanistan on February 17, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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February - 17 
The Taliban strongly reacted to re-election of Ashraf Ghani as the President of Afghanistan, calling the election process as ‘fake and unlawful’, reports Khaama News Agency on February 18. Taliban, in a statement, said “Holding elections and announci
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The Taliban strongly reacted to re-election of Ashraf Ghani as the President of Afghanistan, calling the election process as ‘fake and unlawful’, reports Khaama News Agency on February 18. Taliban, in a statement, said “Holding elections and announcing oneself a president under occupation shall never remedy the problems of our Muslim Afghan nation just as it has failed to do so over the past nineteen years.” Calling the re-election of Ghani as ‘unlawful’ and having no legal basis, the group further added that the announcement declaring Ghani as President ‘is also in conflict with the contents of the ongoing peace process while keeping in mind the current sensitive circumstances of the Afghan issue.’
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February - 18 
At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain were identified as two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terro
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At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain were identified as two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, Jahangir Ahmad of Drumbal Tral and Uzair Amin of Baramulla, along with Raja Umer Maqbool of Lurgam Tral of AGS (Afzal Guru Squad). SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area in the District following information about presence of militants there, a Police official said, adding during searches, an encounter broke out between militants and SFs.
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February - 18 
A commando of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested a
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A commando of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area near Palodi village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 18, reports Indian Express. According to a senior Police Officer, “Acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists, the commandos were sent to Pamed area in Bijapur District. The team was attacked by the Maoists while they were on the way to the District.”
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February - 18 
A wanted cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), B. Ganagadhar, in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 18, reports The New Indian
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A wanted cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), B. Ganagadhar, in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 18, reports The New Indian Express. The surrendered cadre has been identified as Kesab Veladi alias Deepak alias Ramdas, a native of Palsegundapur village under Gopalpata Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. As per the report, Keasb had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009. After working in Gangalur Dalam (armed squad) in Chhattisgarh for a year, he was sent to Odisha as a ‘protection party member’ to the former member of CPI-Maoist ‘Central Committee’ (CC), J. Narasimha Reddy aka Jampanna. In 2011, he was shifted to Kharang Nadi Area Committee (KNAC) as an ‘Area Committee Manager’ and worked there till 2018. According to the SP, Kesab decided to surrender as he was disappointed with the Maoist ideology. He was involved in many criminal cases including cases of arson and attack on construction sites in the District, the SP added.
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February - 18 
In a separate incident, seven Maoists were arrested by a team of CRPF and District Police from a forested area near Basaguda village under Usur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 18, reports The Week. According to a
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In a separate incident, seven Maoists were arrested by a team of CRPF and District Police from a forested area near Basaguda village under Usur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 18, reports The Week. According to a Police Official, four of the arrested Maoists were involved in triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) between Sarkeguda and Tarrem villages in the District on November 22, 2019, in which a trooper was injured. Among the three, one identified as Uika Sukma (32) was involved in the murder of a villager in Tarrem.
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February - 18 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided the Srinagar house of Hurriyat Conference (HC) chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani late on February 18 and detained a cook and domestic help for allegedly uploading a video of the ailing separatist on social media by usi
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided the Srinagar house of Hurriyat Conference (HC) chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani late on February 18 and detained a cook and domestic help for allegedly uploading a video of the ailing separatist on social media by using a VPN (virtual private network) to bypass firewalls, reports The Times of India. The raid to pick up cook Sirajuddin Gania, who is from Tral in Pulwama District, and domestic help Imtiaz Ahmed came within hours of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar saying that the Police were onto internet users masking their identities under VPNs to "spread fabricated news to instigate people and preach separatism".
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February - 18 
Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and resorted to small arms firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in two sectors of Shahpur and Kirni in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 18, to which Indian
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Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and resorted to small arms firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in two sectors of Shahpur and Kirni in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 18, to which Indian troops retaliated effectively causing damage on Pakistan side reports Daily Excelsior. However, there were no reports of any casualties in the CFA violation on the Indian side.
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February - 18 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a school building in Gaya District of Bihar late on February 18, reports The Pioneer. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra, said nobody was injured in the blast tha
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a school building in Gaya District of Bihar late on February 18, reports The Pioneer. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra, said nobody was injured in the blast that razed the empty school building in Banke Bazaar Police Station area. Hand-written pamphlets have been recovered from the site which bear slogans against “Brahminvadi, Hindutvavadi fascist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government,” and question “occupation” of school buildings by Security Forces (SFs). The pamphlets also urged people to “unite against draconian measures like Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC)”, the SSP added.
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February - 18 
As part of final efforts to resolve the Maoist insurgency-era disappearance cases, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) is launching an additional probe into 2,000 cases including those related to the infamous Bhair
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As part of final efforts to resolve the Maoist insurgency-era disappearance cases, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) is launching an additional probe into 2,000 cases including those related to the infamous Bhairavnath Battalion, reports Republica on February 19. “Five separate committees headed by commissioners are now studying the 2,000 cases while separate probes will reach out to the families of the disappeared in the remaining 506 cases which were filed from 11 different districts. They are heading to Rolpa and Khara in Rukum soon. The commission will revisit files prepared after the detailed investigations process and expedite further investigations,” said Nirajan Ghimire, an investigation officer at the commission adding that the commissioners have already started on this work.
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February - 18 
The attempt of the CIEDP to engage with the conflict victims has faced a setback as they are not ready to cooperate with the transitional justice commissions until an amendment to Enforced Disappeared Enquiry and Truth and Reconciliation Commission A
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The attempt of the CIEDP to engage with the conflict victims has faced a setback as they are not ready to cooperate with the transitional justice commissions until an amendment to Enforced Disappeared Enquiry and Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2014, reports Kathmandu Post on February 19. “We have started a non-cooperation movement against the commissions until the proper laws are in place,” said Gopal Shah, chairperson of the Conflict Victims National Network (CVNN).
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February - 18 
On February 18, the Independent Election Commission (IEC), announced President Ashraf Ghani as winner of Afghanistan’s Presidential election, reports Tolo News. The final results of the election, according to the IEC, shows that President Ashraf Gh
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On February 18, the Independent Election Commission (IEC), announced President Ashraf Ghani as winner of Afghanistan’s Presidential election, reports Tolo News. The final results of the election, according to the IEC, shows that President Ashraf Ghani has the highest secured 923,592 votes (50.6 per cent) of the total, followed by Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah who secured 720,841 votes (39.52 per cent) of the total votes. The Presidential elections were held on September 28, 2019.
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February - 18 
The Chief Executive (CE) of the Government of National Unity, Abdullah Abdullah, has imposed a travel ban on election commissioners amid looming elections crisis, reports Khama News Agency on February 19. According to a decree issued by the Office
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The Chief Executive (CE) of the Government of National Unity, Abdullah Abdullah, has imposed a travel ban on election commissioners amid looming elections crisis, reports Khama News Agency on February 19. According to a decree issued by the Office of Chief Executive, Abdullah, imposed a travel ban on Chairpersons of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission. The decree also states that the travel ban is applicable on Secretariat Chiefs and the deputies of the two commissions, which bar the officials from travelling abroad.
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February - 18 
Abdullah Abdullah reacted adversely to the IEC pronouncement on the election, saying that the decisions on disputed votes were “illegal,” and results were a coup against democracy and that he does not accept them, reports Tolo News.
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Abdullah Abdullah reacted adversely to the IEC pronouncement on the election, saying that the decisions on disputed votes were “illegal,” and results were a coup against democracy and that he does not accept them, reports Tolo News.
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February - 18 
The Maldivian Government has suspended an event featuring Canadian Jamaican Islamic scholar Dr. Bilal Philips, after concerns over his views, reports Raajje on February 19. Maldives Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof said, “For your information, Sheikh Dr.
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The Maldivian Government has suspended an event featuring Canadian Jamaican Islamic scholar Dr. Bilal Philips, after concerns over his views, reports Raajje on February 19. Maldives Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof said, “For your information, Sheikh Dr. Bilal Philips’ event has been halted due to questions and concerns raised, to seek the counsel of some institutions”. Minister Ahmed Mahloof further revealed that the Dr. Bilal Philips had accepted an invitation to visit Maldives and promote “tolerance, peace and harmony to the youth” on February 18 morning.
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February - 19 
A Kangleipak Communist Party- Angamba (KCP-Angamba) leader and two others were arrested from Bangalore in Karnataka on February 19 for attempted extortion from two banks in Imphal in Manipur, reports East Mojo. As per reports, the three persons carri
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A Kangleipak Communist Party- Angamba (KCP-Angamba) leader and two others were arrested from Bangalore in Karnataka on February 19 for attempted extortion from two banks in Imphal in Manipur, reports East Mojo. As per reports, the three persons carried out the extortion activities from Bengaluru under the banner of outlawed KCP. The arrested KCP leader was identified as Sarangthem Gyaneshwor Singh. The other arrestees were identified as Lairenlakpam Mainhar Singha and Thangjam Nandakishore Singh.
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February - 19 
Authorities in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), on February 19, invoked Public Safety Act (PSA) against Peer Mansoor, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader and aide of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, taking the number of political
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Authorities in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), on February 19, invoked Public Safety Act (PSA) against Peer Mansoor, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader and aide of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, taking the number of political leaders booked under the law to nine, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a dossier was handed over to the PDP leader and he was booked under PSA.
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February - 19 
On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the ear
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On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in fields of Kisan Satnam Singh and his brother Dilbag Singh is believed to be the handiwork of smugglers.
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February - 19 
On February 19, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 2,06,000 was recovered from Indo-Bangladesh Border Fence in Malda District of West Bengal, reports ANI. Based on specific information, Border Security Force (BSF) carried search operation ne
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On February 19, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 2,06,000 was recovered from Indo-Bangladesh Border Fence in Malda District of West Bengal, reports ANI. Based on specific information, Border Security Force (BSF) carried search operation near the border fence and located one bundle of INR 2,06,000 FICN with 103 notes in denomination of INR 2000 thrown by two Bangladeshi nationals.
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February - 19 
On February 19, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at Berlin, reports The Times of India. On the sidelines of inaugurating the Indian pavilion at the Berlin International Film Fe
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On February 19, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at Berlin, reports The Times of India. On the sidelines of inaugurating the Indian pavilion at the Berlin International Film Festival, both the countries held fruitful bilateral discussion especially counterterrorism issue. Jaishankar also thanked his German counterpart for Germany’s "strong support" to the expanded India-EU cooperation. Earlier, on February 18, S Jaishankar met top leaders of the European Union in Brussels and held wide-ranging talks on key issues such as combating terrorism, climate change and enhancing economic cooperation, that would "benefit both India and the EU".
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February - 19 
Three Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorists identified as, Jangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 19, reports ANI. Earlier, S
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Three Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorists identified as, Jangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 19, reports ANI. Earlier, SATP reported three terrorists including two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and one terrorist of AGS (Afzal Guru Squad) were killed in the District, on February 18.
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February - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in separate encounters in Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. In the Sukma incident
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in separate encounters in Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. In the Sukma incident, the exchange of fire took place in a forest near Tondamarka village when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said. In another exchange of fire that occurred near Kasalpad village, one STF trooper was injured, he added. When a DRG patrolling team was cordoning off a forest area on Chintagufa-Chintalnar junction, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, and after the encounter the body of a Maoist was later recovered from the spot. Also, when Security Forces (SFs) were returning after the operation, an exchange of fire took place in the forest near Kasalpad that left one STF trooper injured, Sundarraj said. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained. In another incident, a Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with the SFs near Ikul village in Abujhmaad area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Narayanpur, Mohit Garg, said, "After a brief exchange of fire, ultras escaped into the dense forest. During the search, the body of a Naxal was recovered from the spot." The identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained, he added.
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February - 19 
On February 19, 2020, at least 16 Army personnel were killed in an attack by Balochistan Liberation Tigers (BLT) at an army post in the Singsila area of Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, reports ANI. The BLT militants also seized all weapons and am
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On February 19, 2020, at least 16 Army personnel were killed in an attack by Balochistan Liberation Tigers (BLT) at an army post in the Singsila area of Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, reports ANI. The BLT militants also seized all weapons and ammunition kept at the post and subsequently set the post on fire.
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February - 19 
On February 19, Pakistan avoided getting into the black list at the ongoing FATF plenary session, with a key sub-group, International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG), recommending that it remain on the grey list. Malaysia, Turkey and China supported
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On February 19, Pakistan avoided getting into the black list at the ongoing FATF plenary session, with a key sub-group, International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG), recommending that it remain on the grey list. Malaysia, Turkey and China supported Pakistan. A final decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will be announced on February 21. The reviewers presented the findings of the Asia-Pacific Group (APG), a sub-group of the FATF which met in Beijing in January, at the ICRG meeting in Paris on Tuesday, which completed the ICRG process. The findings will now be presented at the FATF plenary, which will be completed on February 21.
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February - 19 
Pakistan has been given a stern message by almost all Financial Action Task Force (FATF) member countries, barring Turkey and Malaysia, to honour the remaining 13 action plan items by the June 2020 FATF plenary, Times of India reported on February 20
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Pakistan has been given a stern message by almost all Financial Action Task Force (FATF) member countries, barring Turkey and Malaysia, to honour the remaining 13 action plan items by the June 2020 FATF plenary, Times of India reported on February 20. This would include conviction and prosecution of top leaders of all terrorist organisations, as required under the FATF action plan. Indian diplomatic sources said Pakistan has long been trying to politicise the technical process of FATF, something that is proven beyond doubt from the recent statements of leadership of Turkey and Malaysia. FATF members have been requested to take note of this.
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February - 19 
Two construction vehicles were set ablaze by unidentified groups in two different locations of Doti District of Province No. 7 in Nepal on February 19, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Dilip Singh Deuba, at Dot
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Two construction vehicles were set ablaze by unidentified groups in two different locations of Doti District of Province No. 7 in Nepal on February 19, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Dilip Singh Deuba, at Doti District Police Office, an excavator, belonging to Dusan Company was set on fire in Chhapali of Sayal Rural Municipality-1. Similarly, a dozer, belonging to Ontinetal Trading Enterprise, Kathmandu, parked at Kandisyaule of Adarsha Rural Municipality-3, was also set on fire by an unidentified group. The Netra Bikram Chanda (Biplav)-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist-Chand) has been suspected for the simultaneous arson attacks. However, Biplav-led CPN’s Doti In-charge has denied any involvement in the incidents, claiming that this was a conspiracy against the party.
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February - 19 
Jhalokati Special Tribunal-2 Judge SKM Tofayel Hasan on February 19, sentenced two accused, Ziaur Rahman and Farid Howladar, to life term imprisonment in a case filed over the series of bomb blasts across Bangladesh in 2005, reports Dhaka Tribune. On
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Jhalokati Special Tribunal-2 Judge SKM Tofayel Hasan on February 19, sentenced two accused, Ziaur Rahman and Farid Howladar, to life term imprisonment in a case filed over the series of bomb blasts across Bangladesh in 2005, reports Dhaka Tribune. On August 17, 2005, around 500 bombs went off at 300 locations in 63 of the 64 Districts across the country later claimed by the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
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February - 19 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on February 19, granted conditional bail to war crimes suspect, Nurul Islam (60), of Moheshkhali upazila (sub-District) in Cox's Bazar District of Bangladesh, reports Dhaka Tribune. The three-member bench, head
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on February 19, granted conditional bail to war crimes suspect, Nurul Islam (60), of Moheshkhali upazila (sub-District) in Cox's Bazar District of Bangladesh, reports Dhaka Tribune. The three-member bench, headed by Justice Md Shahinur Islam, passed the order considering his health condition after hearing from prosecution and Defence. Earlier, on April 3, 2018, 17 suspects involved in war crimes from Moheshkhali, including Nurul, were indicted by the ICT on 10 counts of war crimes, six for genocide.
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February - 19 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking at the inauguration of the national program to renovate 100,000 kilometres of rural and alternative roads at Galaha, Kandy District on February 19 vowed not to let terrorism or religious extremism to rise again,
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking at the inauguration of the national program to renovate 100,000 kilometres of rural and alternative roads at Galaha, Kandy District on February 19 vowed not to let terrorism or religious extremism to rise again, reports Colombo Page. He said the country will never be affected by separatism, terrorism and religious extremism which brought havoc to the country. To achieve this goal a team of qualified officials including Secretary Defense have been assigned to the Intelligence network. They are allowed to exercise their powers without any fear or intimidation, the President emphasised.
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February - 19 
Sri Lankan Government, on February 19, said that it would seek the support of other countries to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Resolution on Sri Lanka, which was co-sponsored by the previous Sirisena-Wickremesinghe adm
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Sri Lankan Government, on February 19, said that it would seek the support of other countries to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Resolution on Sri Lanka, which was co-sponsored by the previous Sirisena-Wickremesinghe administration, reports The Island. While absolving former President and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) leader Maithripala Sirisena of any blame, Media and Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena told the weekly Cabinet Press Briefing at the Information Department, that the responsibility for Sri Lanka co-sponsoring the March 2019 UNHRC Resolution 40/L.1 entitled, “Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights of Sri Lanka", had to be borne solely by the UNP (United National Party), which was a leading member of the then national Government.
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February - 19 
The Government of Sri Lanka, on February 19, confirmed that it has decided to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions 30/1 and 40/1 co-sponsored by the National Unity Government (NUG) in 2015 and 2019 respectively, r
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The Government of Sri Lanka, on February 19, confirmed that it has decided to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions 30/1 and 40/1 co-sponsored by the National Unity Government (NUG) in 2015 and 2019 respectively, reports Colombo Page. Prime Minister (PM) Mahinda Rajapaksa issuing a statement on the entry ban imposed by the United States (US) on the Commander of Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva and his family said the consensus UNHRC resolutions sponsored by the previous Yahapalana Government allowed the Sri Lankan war heroes to be labeled as violators of human rights. “Even though we are now in the 21st Century, even members of his family who have not been accused of any wrongdoing, have been subjected to a collective punishment reminiscent of the practice in medieval Europe,” the PM said. The PM said the Army Commander has been charged as a violator of human rights by other countries because of the historic betrayal committed by the Yahapalana Government formed by the United National Party (UNP), the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in co-sponsoring UN Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1 in 2015.
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February - 19 
A Taliban militant was killed, in an airstrike, in Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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A Taliban militant was killed, in an airstrike, in Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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February - 19 
An Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) terrorist was killed, in an airstrike, in Tswoky District of Kunar Province of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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An Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) terrorist was killed, in an airstrike, in Tswoky District of Kunar Province of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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February - 19 
Iran has given anti-aircraft missiles to Taliban group amid soaring tensions between the Islamic Republic and United States after the killing of a top Iranian General Qassim Soleimani on January 3, 2020, reports Khama News Agency on February 20. The
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Iran has given anti-aircraft missiles to Taliban group amid soaring tensions between the Islamic Republic and United States after the killing of a top Iranian General Qassim Soleimani on January 3, 2020, reports Khama News Agency on February 20. The acting Police Chief of Uruzgan Province, Sardar Mohammad Haya told Radio Free Afghanistan, “Iran has given the Taliban anti-aircraft missiles so that they can better target our aircrafts.” Reports regarding the delivery of anti-aircraft missiles to Taliban by Iran emerge as numerous Afghan and American planes faced crashes, hard-landings and emergency landings in the restive parts of the country. The report however maintains that there is no definitive proof in this regard.
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February - 19 
Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) party, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, on February 19, rejected announcement by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) declaring incumbent Ashraf Ghani the country’s next President, reports Tolo News. Being one of the Presidenti
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Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) party, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, on February 19, rejected announcement by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) declaring incumbent Ashraf Ghani the country’s next President, reports Tolo News. Being one of the Presidential candidates in the election himself, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar said, “We suggested that you (President Ghani) cooperate with us to resolve the crisis, but you (Ghani) chose the path of crisis”. IEC on February 18, had declared Ashraf Ghani as the winner of the Presidential election held on September 28, 2019.
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February - 19 
On February 19, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, during an operation, killed a prominent Taliban militant leader, Ataulah, in Sarpul Shahr Village of Baharak District of Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency.
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On February 19, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, during an operation, killed a prominent Taliban militant leader, Ataulah, in Sarpul Shahr Village of Baharak District of Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency.
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February - 19 
The leader of Junbish-e Millie Party and First Vice President of the Government of National Unity, General Abdul Rashid Dostum endorsed Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah’s stance after the announcement of final election results, reports Khama Ne
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The leader of Junbish-e Millie Party and First Vice President of the Government of National Unity, General Abdul Rashid Dostum endorsed Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah’s stance after the announcement of final election results, reports Khama News Agency on February 19. On February 19, Rashid Dostum alleged that the incumbent President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani’s team (State Builder) has either pressurised, bribed the Independent Election Commission or has promised positions in the Government. Further, Dostum urged his supporters not to remain silent and prepare to celebrate the formation of the Government led by CE Abdullah Abdullah.
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February - 19 
Three Taliban militants were killed, in an airstrike, in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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Three Taliban militants were killed, in an airstrike, in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, reports Khama News Agency on February 20.
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February - 20 
Another source reports that NSCN (IM) on February 20, had captured an AR Captain and seized his weapon when the latter was trying to arrest some NSCN boys from Senapati bazaar. However, at the intervention of civil society organizations, the captain
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Another source reports that NSCN (IM) on February 20, had captured an AR Captain and seized his weapon when the latter was trying to arrest some NSCN boys from Senapati bazaar. However, at the intervention of civil society organizations, the captain was released and his weapon returned.
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February - 20 
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, on February 20, said that terror incidents have seen a downturn and the Army is maintaining pressure on terror groups in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) where the troops have foiled number
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Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, on February 20, said that terror incidents have seen a downturn and the Army is maintaining pressure on terror groups in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) where the troops have foiled number of Border Action Team (BAT) action attempts even before they had been able to launch them, reports Daily Excelsior. Asserting that there are 15-20 terrorist camps inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), General Naravane who had concluded his two-day visit to Nagrota Corps Headquarters on February 20, said that there are around 250-300 terrorists at any time in the training camps and numbers may fluctuate. He said. “We have been getting inputs. We have been able to foil (Pakistan army’s) BAT action attempts even before they had been able to launch them.” The BAT comprised Pakistan army regulars as well as battle hardened militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfits.
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February - 20 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused partial damage to a coke factory located at Kyllon Mathei Pyndeng Jalong near Riangdo area in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya on February
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused partial damage to a coke factory located at Kyllon Mathei Pyndeng Jalong near Riangdo area in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya on February 20, reports The Assam Tribune. The proscribed HNLC has claimed responsibility for the blast stating that the factory was a “benami unit”. The HNLC added that it (the blast) was a warning to the Government.
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February - 20 
Special Judge National Investigation Agency (NIA) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Subash C Gupta, on February 20, extended 15 days judicial remand of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Devinder Singh, and others, who were booked for ferrying militants,
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Special Judge National Investigation Agency (NIA) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Subash C Gupta, on February 20, extended 15 days judicial remand of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Devinder Singh, and others, who were booked for ferrying militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The other accused are Syed Naveed Mushtaq Shah alias Naveed Baba, Irfan Safi Mir, Rafi Ahmed Rather, and Syed Irfan Ahmad alias Irfan, all the residents of Shopian. Davinder Singh was produced before the court from the Sub-Jail, Hiranagar whereas other accused were produced through video conference from Kot Bhalwal Jail. The Judge observed, “keeping in view the facts and the circumstances of the case, gravity and heinousness of the crime as involved in the present matter, submissions made by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the NIA and the stage of the investigation of the case, the court is of the considered opinion that remanding of the accused to further judicial custody is imperative for completion of the ongoing investigation”.
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February - 20 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on February 20, claimed to have attached INR 2.606 million assets of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in Bihar and Jharkhand under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), reports
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on February 20, claimed to have attached INR 2.606 million assets of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in Bihar and Jharkhand under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), reports New Kerala. The two Maoist leaders have been identified as Abhijeet Yadav aka Mahavir Yadav and Pintu Rana aka Rajesh Rana. The ED attached INR 1,649 million worth of six land plots in Palamu District of Jharkhand and a bank account of Yadav. In the case of Rana, the ED has attached one Kisan tractor with trailer, motorcycle, Scooty and bank balances totaling INR 957000. Yadav was involved in levy/extortion from various development works in Gaya, Aurangabad of Bihar and Palamu District of Jharkhand, the ED said, adding Rana was involved in levy/extortion from sand, mobile tower and forest wood contractors for the last 15 years, and was booked on the basis of 76 FIRs and charge-sheets filed by the Jharkhand Police for offence under various sections of the Arms Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for collection of levy, criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder, extortion, etc.
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February - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is reviewing the report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) suspecting a link between Popular Front of India (PFI) and the ongoing protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), reports The
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is reviewing the report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) suspecting a link between Popular Front of India (PFI) and the ongoing protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), reports The Times of India on February 21. According to a Government official, UMHA is studying the report thoroughly along with the inputs receives from some states on PFI's alleged involvement in anti-CAA protests. The ED report is purportedly based on disclosures made by some PFI functionaries during questioning in connection with a money laundering probe against the outfit and a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) linked to it.
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February - 20 
Five Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and three others were injured after militants attacked a check post in Turbat District of Balochistan on February 20, reports Pakistan Today. Three militants were also killed in an exchange of fire betwe
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Five Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and three others were injured after militants attacked a check post in Turbat District of Balochistan on February 20, reports Pakistan Today. Three militants were also killed in an exchange of fire between the SF personnel and militants that lasted several hours.
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February - 20 
One Army soldier, Imtiaz Ali (30) was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in cross-border firing on February 20, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Indian Army troops resorted
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One Army soldier, Imtiaz Ali (30) was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in cross-border firing on February 20, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Indian Army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Kayani sector of Leepa valley.
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February - 20 
14 Taliban militants were killed by air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in parts of Lalpoor, Khogyani and Shirzad Districts in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on February 20, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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14 Taliban militants were killed by air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in parts of Lalpoor, Khogyani and Shirzad Districts in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on February 20, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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February - 20 
Afghan Security Forces, in an airstrike, killed seven Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) militants in Chawkai District of Kunar Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 21.
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Afghan Security Forces, in an airstrike, killed seven Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) militants in Chawkai District of Kunar Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 21.
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February - 20 
Afghan Special Forces killed 12 militants belonging to the Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) in two different incidents in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 21.
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Afghan Special Forces killed 12 militants belonging to the Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) in two different incidents in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province in Afghanistan, reports Khama News Agency on February 21.
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February - 20 
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in a letter on February 20, asked the European Union (EU)'s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, for clarification about the EU’s "cong
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Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in a letter on February 20, asked the European Union (EU)'s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, for clarification about the EU’s "congratulation of President Ashraf Ghani", reports Tolo News. Abdullah, tweeting about the letter, said: “I requested clarification. Reminding our international friends: Systemic fraud and serious electoral irregularities at the behest of a rival team produced results that are illegal and unacceptable to most Afghans.”
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February - 20 
Five Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike in Sayad District of Sar-e Pul Province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on February 21.
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Five Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike in Sayad District of Sar-e Pul Province of Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on February 21.
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February - 20 
On February 20, the Council of Presidential Candidates, during a press conference, called for the final results of the Presidential election declared by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to be disregarded, reports Tolo News. “How big a betray
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On February 20, the Council of Presidential Candidates, during a press conference, called for the final results of the Presidential election declared by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to be disregarded, reports Tolo News. “How big a betrayal the commission has made.... as you saw yesterday, they (IEC) handed-over the credential certificate (to Ghani),” said Ahmad Wali Massoud, a Presidential candidate. IEC on February 18, had declared Ashraf Ghani as the winner of the Presidential election held on September 28, 2019.
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February - 21 
An associate of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was arrested from Budgam District of J&K on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a tip-off, a checkpoint was established at Khan Sahib in the central Kashmir District, when a vehicle was intercepted a
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An associate of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was arrested from Budgam District of J&K on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a tip-off, a checkpoint was established at Khan Sahib in the central Kashmir District, when a vehicle was intercepted and Saqib Ahmad Lone, a resident of Wager village in the area, was arrested and incriminating material was recovered from his possession, Police spokesperson said. As per Police records, Lone is involved in assisting the active JeM militants operating in the areas of Khan Sahib, the spokesperson added. Lone is also involved in providing logistic support and shelter to JeM terrorists operating in the area, the spokesman said.
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February - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a supervisor of a construction company, identified as Jaggu Mandal, at Katgaon village in Koyalibeda Block under Pakhanjur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a supervisor of a construction company, identified as Jaggu Mandal, at Katgaon village in Koyalibeda Block under Pakhanjur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 21, reports Telangana Today. According to Police, the company was constructing a road between Partapur and Koyalibeda under Partapur Police Station limits. The Maoists have also set ablaze his motor bike and left a letter at the body. In the letter they warned the contractors those engaged road and bridge works in the region of serious consequences. They told the contractors not to become enemies of people.
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February - 21 
Director General of Punjab Police (DGP), Dinkar Gupta, on February 21, stated that the Kartarpur Corridor is a potential threat to India’s security, reports Indian Express. Gupta said that the visa-free passage cleared for Sikh pilgrims “offers a pot
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Director General of Punjab Police (DGP), Dinkar Gupta, on February 21, stated that the Kartarpur Corridor is a potential threat to India’s security, reports Indian Express. Gupta said that the visa-free passage cleared for Sikh pilgrims “offers a potential that you send somebody to Kartarpur in the morning as an ordinary chap and by evening he comes back as trained terrorist actually. You are there for six hours, you can be taken to a firing range, you can be taught to make an IED (Improvised Explosive Device)”. DGP’s views echoed similar sentiments expressed by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who in the past had maintained that while he was extremely happy, as a Sikh, at the opening of the Corridor, the threat it posed to India could not be ignored.
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February - 21 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Captain Gideon Thangal, who was arrested by 34 Assam Rifle (AR) on February 21 in Senapati District of Manipur has been released on February 22, reports E-Pao. All stranded vehicle
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Captain Gideon Thangal, who was arrested by 34 Assam Rifle (AR) on February 21 in Senapati District of Manipur has been released on February 22, reports E-Pao. All stranded vehicles including commercial and private vehicles were given free passage after the news of release of Gideon was confirmed by the frontal organizations, who spearheaded the negotiations since the stand-off erupted on February 20.
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February - 21 
On February 21, confrontations occurred between Assam Rifles (AR) and the local residents of Senapati District in Manipur following the arrest of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant reports Eastern Mirror. Demand
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On February 21, confrontations occurred between Assam Rifles (AR) and the local residents of Senapati District in Manipur following the arrest of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant reports Eastern Mirror. Demanding the release of the militant, women groups blocked the National Highway from Kangpokpi to Senapati. Strike was also declared in all the Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah held talk with Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Home Minister of Maldives, on mutual cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation in New Delhi, reports The Hindu. A statement issue
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On February 21, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah held talk with Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Home Minister of Maldives, on mutual cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation in New Delhi, reports The Hindu. A statement issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated, “Welcoming the strengthening of India-Maldives Partnership, the Ministers welcomed the expansion of bilateral cooperation between India and Maldives in diverse fields, including policing and law enforcement, counter-terrorism, counter-radicalisation, organised crime, drug trafficking and capacity building.”
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February - 21 
Seven residential buildings were damaged as Pakistan violates Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavy shelling from across the border in S
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Seven residential buildings were damaged as Pakistan violates Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavy shelling from across the border in Shahpur sector by Pakistani troops, prompted strong retaliation by the Indian Army. However, there were no report of any casualty on the Indian side, though a residential building belonging to a widow was damaged in Qasba village, while six others suffered partial damages in Dokri village in the District.
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February - 21 
The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has decided, on February 21, to intensify its agitation over the demand of enforcing Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, reports The Assam Tribune. In a meeting, CoMSO chairman, Robertjune
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The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has decided, on February 21, to intensify its agitation over the demand of enforcing Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, reports The Assam Tribune. In a meeting, CoMSO chairman, Robertjune Kharjahrin, stated that the Centre’s stand on implementation of ILP has been disappointing as there was no categorical assurance by Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah. On February 20, a delegation of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had met UHM to discuss about the implementation of ILP in the State.
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February - 21 
Unidentified gunman killed a Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) worker, Khairul Haque (51), at Bhutiachang area in Udalguri District of Assam on February 21, reports The Telegraph. Later on, February 22, All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), All Ad
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Unidentified gunman killed a Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) worker, Khairul Haque (51), at Bhutiachang area in Udalguri District of Assam on February 21, reports The Telegraph. Later on, February 22, All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA) and the All BTC Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU), blockaded a road bridge on Mangaldoi-Bhutiachang State Highway 4 for nearly two hours demanding arrest of the culprits involved in the killing.
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February - 21 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 21, killed five militants during a search operation after both sides exchanged fire in Shagai area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The CTD said a
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 21, killed five militants during a search operation after both sides exchanged fire in Shagai area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The CTD said a security operation had been conducted in Shagai area after information was received about the suspected militants’ whereabouts. Explosive material and weapons, including three suicide vests, two pistols, two grenades and three SMGs, were recovered from militants.
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February - 21 
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on February 21, decided to keep Pakistan in the Grey List for four more months for its insufficient ability to curb money laundering and terror financing, said a statement issued by the Finance Division after a
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on February 21, decided to keep Pakistan in the Grey List for four more months for its insufficient ability to curb money laundering and terror financing, said a statement issued by the Finance Division after a review meeting in Paris, reports Pakistan Today. “FATF members agreed to maintain Pakistan’s status on FATF’s Compliance Document, normally referred [to] as the Grey List,” the FATF press release said and “strongly urged” Pakistan to “swiftly complete” its full action plan by June 2020. “Otherwise, should significant and sustainable progress especially in prosecuting and penalising TF (terror financing) not be made by the next Plenary, the FATF will take action,” it added. It said such action could include calling on its members to order their financial institutions to give particularly rigorous attention to business relations and transactions with Pakistani clients.
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February - 21 
A Special Task Force has been appointed on the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to monitor the progress and to ensure the speedy execution of investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks (April 21, 2019), reports Daily Mirror on February
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A Special Task Force has been appointed on the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to monitor the progress and to ensure the speedy execution of investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks (April 21, 2019), reports Daily Mirror on February 22. The Task Force is overseen by the Defence Secretary, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and the members of the Task Force are, Chief National Intelligence (Chairman), Director-State Intelligence Service, Director General-Military Intelligence, Deputy Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Department, Director-Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division and Director Legal-Sri Lanka Police. A senior official said that the Task Force is to meet on a weekly basis to discuss and monitor the progress of the ongoing investigation to include scrutinization of information/evidence, collection of new information/evidence and requirement for arrests and detention of suspects.
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February - 21 
The United Nations released its latest report, UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on civilian casualties in Afghanistan, documents up to 10,400 civilian deaths and injuries during the year 2019, reports The Khaama Press on February 22. The UNAMA in
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The United Nations released its latest report, UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on civilian casualties in Afghanistan, documents up to 10,400 civilian deaths and injuries during the year 2019, reports The Khaama Press on February 22. The UNAMA in a statement said “The new report documents 3,403 civilians killed and 6,989 injured, with the majority of the civilian casualties inflicted by anti-government elements.” UNAMA further added “It is the sixth year in a row that the number of civilian casualties has exceeded 10,000.” “The figures outlined in the new report – released jointly by UNAMA and the UN Human Rights Office – represent a five per cent decrease over the previous year, mainly due to a decrease in civilian casualties caused by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP),” the report stated. It also added “Civilian casualties caused by the other parties increased, particularly by the Taliban (21 per cent increase) and the international military forces (18 per cent increase), mainly due to an increase in improvised explosive device attacks and airstrikes.”
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February - 21 
On February 21, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah held talk with Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Home Minister of Maldives, on mutual cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation in New Delhi, reports The Hindu. A statement issue
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On February 21, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah held talk with Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Home Minister of Maldives, on mutual cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation in New Delhi, reports The Hindu. A statement issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated, “Welcoming the strengthening of India-Maldives Partnership, the Ministers welcomed the expansion of bilateral cooperation between India and Maldives in diverse fields, including policing and law enforcement, counter-terrorism, counter-radicalisation, organised crime, drug trafficking and capacity building.”
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February - 22 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. H
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. He is from Hamray, Pattan. Thirty rounds and one pistol have been recovered from his possession. He was tasked to carry out targeted killings.”
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February - 22 
A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Police at Yellandu crossroads in Laxmidevipalli Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 22, reports The H
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A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Police at Yellandu crossroads in Laxmidevipalli Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 22, reports The Hindu. The arrested sympathiser has been identified as G. Srinivas, a resident of Vijayanagaram village in Manuguru Mandal in the District. As per the report, Srinivas was arrested during a vehicle checking drive after a brief chase when he attempted to flee on seeing the Police. The Police recovered some letters purportedly written by Maoists and also 10 meters of “uniform cloth” meant for the Maoists. The Police said that he was acting as a courier for Maoists and covertly supplying groceries to them in connivance with two other Maoist supporters of Manuguru and Pinapaka Mandals.
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February - 22 February - 23
An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police,
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An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police, along with an accomplice, Md Illiyas Hembram, from Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 22. Koda, who carries a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, is said to be a “lieutenant general” of an armed squad of the outfit, was admitted in Sadar hospital after he complained of chest pain and died during treatment. Hembram, was wanted in over a dozen Naxal-related incidents in Jamui district on the Jharkhand border. An AK-47 assault rifle, an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and live cartridges were seized from their possession.
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February - 22 
In two separate incidents, two persons were arrested along with Fake Currency Note (FICN) and foreign currency notes worth INR 1,00,000 and INR 80,47,597simultaneously were recovered from them in West Bengal, reports The Times of India on February 23
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In two separate incidents, two persons were arrested along with Fake Currency Note (FICN) and foreign currency notes worth INR 1,00,000 and INR 80,47,597simultaneously were recovered from them in West Bengal, reports The Times of India on February 23. Based on information, one person was arrested from Burdwan railway station in West Bengal with 50 Bangladesh sourced FICN of INR 2,000 denomination. In another operation, foreign currency worth INR 80,47,597 was recovered from a person arrested in Siliguri railway station.
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February - 22 
Pakistan violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) when it resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Offici
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Pakistan violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) when it resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Official sources, Pakistan resorted to firing with automatic weapons, targeting forward posts and civilian areas on this side of LoC in Keran and Tanghdar sectors in Kupwara late Saturday (February 22) evening. However, Indian troops retaliated and the exchange of fire continued from 1600 hours to 2350 hours. The sources further said that Pakistani troops were resorting to firing to help militants to sneak into this side. However, they said troops were on high alert to foil any infiltration bid from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), where a huge number of trained militants are waiting in launching pads to sneak into this side.
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February - 22 
Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Po
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Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in the District after reports of presence of militants in the area. Two militants were killed in the exchange of fire that broke out during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They slain militants are identified as Naveed Ahmad Bhat alias Furqan and Aqib Yaseen Bhat, both residents of from Qoimoh in Kulgam District.
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February - 22 
On the third day of the weeklong reduction in violence pact that started on February 22, also called Reduction in violence (RIV), three incidents were confirmed, one each in Balkh, Helmand and Samangan Province, reports Tolo News. These incidents inc
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On the third day of the weeklong reduction in violence pact that started on February 22, also called Reduction in violence (RIV), three incidents were confirmed, one each in Balkh, Helmand and Samangan Province, reports Tolo News. These incidents included casualties as well. Eight Taliban clashes were reported in the first day of the reduction in violence while two confirmed incidents were reported on the second day. Apart from Helmand and Balkh, incidents were reported from Kandahar, Uruzgan and Kapisa Provinces. “Today, attacks were held by the Taliban in Balkh, Helmand and Samangan Provinces and three security force members were martyred and eight others were wounded,” said Nusrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior.
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February - 22 
Maldives Police Service on February 22, in response to reports of an attempted terror attack, raided three houses of individuals in Naifaru island of Lhaviyani Atoll in Maldives, reports Edition on February 23. According to the Police, the residences
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Maldives Police Service on February 22, in response to reports of an attempted terror attack, raided three houses of individuals in Naifaru island of Lhaviyani Atoll in Maldives, reports Edition on February 23. According to the Police, the residences were of three individuals accused of planning to set off an explosive in the island.
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February - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who had escaped earlier from arrest was arrested in Jagmalwali village in Sirsa District of Haryana on February 23, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist identified as Dashrath Yadav is a
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who had escaped earlier from arrest was arrested in Jagmalwali village in Sirsa District of Haryana on February 23, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist identified as Dashrath Yadav is an accused in a 1997-98 bomb blast case in Bihar. Yadav, a resident of Gaya in Bihar had escaped custody after taking bail.
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February - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly shot dead a civilian suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ at Bihanagudi village square under Jodamba Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Malkangiri Dist
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly shot dead a civilian suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ at Bihanagudi village square under Jodamba Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 23, reports Odisha TV. As per the reports, suspected Maoists called one Dinabandhu Bepari to Panasput market where he was shot dead accusing him of being ‘police informer’.
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February - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Jain Sauravanchal building at Madhuwan area in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Niraj Kumar said, a group of Maoist
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Jain Sauravanchal building at Madhuwan area in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Niraj Kumar said, a group of Maoists triggered a blast at Parasnath in Giridih District late last night destroying the Jain building. According to reports, Maoist have also pasted posters in area calling for a Police boycott. Around 25 Maoists assembled at the Jain building early morning around 2am about 500 meters away from Madhuwan Police Station and blew it up by planting dynamite. It was believed that the Maoists carried out the operation after coming to know about the State's plan to set up a Police picket there.
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February - 23 
On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance
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On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance Factories. The cartridges are believed to be used in modern long-range weapons.
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February - 23 February - 24
On the intervening night of February 23 and February 24, Ravi Pujari, gangster wanted in over 200 cases of serious crime including murder and extortion was brought back to India after being arrested from South Africa, reports ANI News. Pujari who was
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On the intervening night of February 23 and February 24, Ravi Pujari, gangster wanted in over 200 cases of serious crime including murder and extortion was brought back to India after being arrested from South Africa, reports ANI News. Pujari who was extradited from Senegal in South Africa on February 22 arrived in Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru. According to the sources, Ravi Pujari, involved in drug trafficking and extortion was hiding with a false identity of Anthony Fernandes, a Burkina Faso passport holder, in a remote village in South Africa.
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February - 23 
Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff abo
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Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff about the movement of the Maoists in the region, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF), Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Border Security Force (BSF) had launched a combing operation in Panabadi, Kamalabandh, Bailguda and Urlapadu area in the District, bordering Andhra Pradesh. During the search operation, the joint team recovered a gun, a rifle, hand grenades, electronic detonators, bulletproof metal plate, and explosives along with several items used by the Maoists. The items were recovered from three drums which were buried under the earth. Police suspected that the camp was being used by the Nandpur Area Committee of Koraput Division of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 23 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23, killed five militants during an encounter within Regi Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Pakistan Today. According to the First Informatio
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23, killed five militants during an encounter within Regi Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Pakistan Today. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the CTD Police station, 10 to 12 alleged militants entered Pakistan from Afghanistan to carry out attacks in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand and Malakand areas. The CTD after getting intelligence report about the presence of the alleged militants launched an operation, officials said. The alleged militants instead of surrendering opened fire at the law enforcement personnel. CTD officials retaliated firing in which five alleged militants were killed, the FIR added. The rest of the alleged militants managed to escape in the cover of darkness. Three suicide jackets, three submachine guns, two pistols, two hand grenades and walkie-talkie set were recovered from the possession of slain militants. The slain militants were identified as Manan and Niaz Ali from Peshawar, Adnan from Khyber District, Azizullah from Malakand District and Jamil Ahmad from Dir District.
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February - 23 
Members of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on February 23 inspected Nepal Army’s Bhairavnath Batallion and its bases at Shivapuri in Kathmandu District of Province No. 3 where at least 49 Maoist insurgents were
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Members of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on February 23 inspected Nepal Army’s Bhairavnath Batallion and its bases at Shivapuri in Kathmandu District of Province No. 3 where at least 49 Maoist insurgents were allegedly killed by the Army in 2003, reports Republica. CIEDP chief Yubaraj Subedi, members Bishwa Prakash Bhandari, Gangadhar Adhikari, Sunil Ranjan Singh and Sarita Thapa and secretary Krishna Ghimire had inspected the bases. The inspection, according to the officials, was conducted as part of the final round of investigation from the commission before prosecuting those involved in abducting and disappearing the arrestees from the barracks during the decade-long Maoist insurgency.
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February - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets opposing US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to India surfaced on National Highway (NH) 63 on Madded-Bhopalpatnam stretch in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports Telanga
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets opposing US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to India surfaced on National Highway (NH) 63 on Madded-Bhopalpatnam stretch in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports Telangana Today. In the pamphlets, the Maoists accused Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah of plotting to divide the nation on the lines of religion, language and culture. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) were against the interests of the masses. The Maoists also objected scrapping of Article 370 and dividing Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into parts. The moves were aimed at building ‘Akhand Bharath’ (Undivided India) based on religion and language and in line with the ideas of Brahminical Hindu Fascism, the pamphlets read.
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February - 24 
Defence Minister (DM) Rajnath Singh is visiting Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur on March 5 for high-level review of situation along the LoC with Pakistan and the hinterland in J&K, reports Daily Excelsior on February 25. Official sources to
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Defence Minister (DM) Rajnath Singh is visiting Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur on March 5 for high-level review of situation along the LoC with Pakistan and the hinterland in J&K, reports Daily Excelsior on February 25. Official sources told that the DM Singh will pay one-day visit to the Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur for inter-action with top Military Commanders to assess prevailing situation on LoC with Pakistan which has been very tense with regular CFA violations by Pakistan army especially in the twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
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February - 24 
NSCN-IM militants assaulted a person belonging to the Kuki community, Seikhohao Kipgen (25), in Phaimol village of Chassad area in Kamjong District of Manipur on February 24, reports Insidene.
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NSCN-IM militants assaulted a person belonging to the Kuki community, Seikhohao Kipgen (25), in Phaimol village of Chassad area in Kamjong District of Manipur on February 24, reports Insidene.
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February - 24 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured when Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists exchanged fire in Balaghat District on February 24, reports Hindustan Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari said the Police got
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured when Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists exchanged fire in Balaghat District on February 24, reports Hindustan Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari said the Police got information that a team of Maoists was camping in the forests of Kosam Dehi under Behla Police limits. When the Police force entered the forest, the Maoists fired at them leading to the exchange of fire. Search operation led to the recovery of items of daily use from the encounter site.
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February - 24 
Pakistan army violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) at three different places in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistan army resorted to mortar shelling tar
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Pakistan army violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) at three different places in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistan army resorted to mortar shelling targeting civilian population areas in forward villages of Shahpur, Qasba and Kirni in the District late in the afternoon hours on February 24. However, there were no reports of any casualties or damage in the violation.
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February - 24 February - 25
Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, re
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, reports The Assam Tribune. “This was the biggest recruitment module of recent times of ULFA(I). We apprehended four hardcore cadres and four minor recruits from different places of Tinsukia in a marathon operation that continued for two days and two nights since Monday,” an unnamed senior official said. “Along with them, four minor cadre recruits, all of whom are below 15 years, were rescued. The operation was conducted at various places such as Makum, Digboi and Kakopathar,” the source said. SFs recovered two 7.65 mm pistols, one .22 mm pistol, a number of live bullets, three ULFA-I flags and a pair of jungle shoes were seized, he added.
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February - 24 
Union Government ready to sign Naga peace agreement, even without Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM), East Mojo on February 24. Sources from the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) informed East Mojo that the meeting
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Union Government ready to sign Naga peace agreement, even without Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM), East Mojo on February 24. Sources from the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) informed East Mojo that the meeting was “cordial” and “progressive”. The Government of India (GoI) “is prepared to go ahead and sign the agreement anytime”, even without the NSCN-IM, the sources added. On February 24, a high-level delegation from the Working Committee (WC) of the NNPGs met the interlocutor for Naga peace talks and Nagaland governor RN Ravi in New Delhi to deliberate on the negotiations in run-up to sign the historic Naga peace agreement.
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February - 24 
A group of rehabilitated ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members formed a new political party with the hope of contesting the General Elections, reports Daily Mirror on February 25. The party's media spokesperson M. A. Yogeshwaran said tha
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A group of rehabilitated ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members formed a new political party with the hope of contesting the General Elections, reports Daily Mirror on February 25. The party's media spokesperson M. A. Yogeshwaran said that the party which had been registered as ‘The Vanni Tamil People Union’ included 13 ex-LTTE members. Many youths from universities and professionals including engineers and doctors have obtained membership of this party.
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February - 24 
Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on February 24 said that he and his delegation are ready to answer any question and allegation regarding human rights and accountability issues in the
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Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on February 24 said that he and his delegation are ready to answer any question and allegation regarding human rights and accountability issues in the final days of the ongoing sessions at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily News. He further said co-sponsoring the resolution 40 of March 2019 on Sri Lanka at UNHRC contravene, the Constitution of Sri Lanka and also against the interests of the people of Sri Lanka. Therefore, the Government expects to withdraw the co-sponsoring of the resolution.
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February - 24 
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) leader M.A Sumanthiran while addressing the media after the ITAK Central Committee Meeting held at Arivaham in Kilinochchi on February 24 said that even if the Sri Lanka Government exited from the UN resolution, the
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Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) leader M.A Sumanthiran while addressing the media after the ITAK Central Committee Meeting held at Arivaham in Kilinochchi on February 24 said that even if the Sri Lanka Government exited from the UN resolution, the UN should urge the Sri Lanka Government to implement the decisions taken at the UNHRC, reports Daily Mirror. “It was well-known that Sri Lanka would exit from the co-sponsorship, however, we are closely monitoring the Government’s activities after the regime change. The ITAK vehemently condemns Sri Lanka violating the decision taken by the UNHRC,” Sumanthiran said.
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February - 24 
In the early hours of February 24, Taliban attacked on the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) outpost killed at least seven persons, four members of PUF and three civilians including a woman, in Chahar Kint District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan, report
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In the early hours of February 24, Taliban attacked on the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) outpost killed at least seven persons, four members of PUF and three civilians including a woman, in Chahar Kint District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.
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February - 24 
The United States (US) wants President elect Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to delay his second-term inauguration amid looming election crisis following the controversial announcement of election results, reports Khama News Agency on February 25. The U.S. off
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The United States (US) wants President elect Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to delay his second-term inauguration amid looming election crisis following the controversial announcement of election results, reports Khama News Agency on February 25. The U.S. officials fear that the election feud could jeopardize U.S.-led peace efforts, two sources privy of the development told Reuters.
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February - 25 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on February 25 asked the Centre to execute the Clause 6 implementation committee’s report in toto, as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, reports The Telegraph. The AASU w
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on February 25 asked the Centre to execute the Clause 6 implementation committee’s report in toto, as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, reports The Telegraph. The AASU was a signatory to the Assam Accord whose Clause 6 says, “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.”
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February - 25 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG), South Western Range, Shafeen Ahmed, in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 25, reports Hindustan Times. The surrendered Maoist has been i
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG), South Western Range, Shafeen Ahmed, in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 25, reports Hindustan Times. The surrendered Maoist has been identified as Kamlu Beti, a resident of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, and carried a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head. Beti was an ‘area committee secretary’ of Kanger Ghati Area Committee (KAC) under Darbha Division of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC). He had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2007, and was allegedly involved in several violent activities, including killing of civilians, destroying public properties and exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs). “Beti got disillusioned with the party leaders after realizing that they are doing nothing for the development of the villagers of Tulsi Reserve Forest area. The Maoists are mostly led by Telugu speaking leaders like R.K. Uday, Krishna, Chalapathi, Aruna etc. and their cadres are mostly from Chhattisgarh who are mostly innocent tribals who do not have any idea of what is happening around them. As a result, these Maoists do not have any sense of belongingness towards the people of Malkangiri nor Odisha,” DIG Ahmed said.
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February - 25 
A joint body of six Mizo organisations and Nagarik Suraksha Mancha, a local civil society group, in North Tripura District has called an indefinite bandh (shutdown strike) in Kanchanpur subdivision from February 26 to press for fulfilment of their th
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A joint body of six Mizo organisations and Nagarik Suraksha Mancha, a local civil society group, in North Tripura District has called an indefinite bandh (shutdown strike) in Kanchanpur subdivision from February 26 to press for fulfilment of their three-point charter of demands, reports The Assam Tribune on February 25. The demands include immediate resumption of relief to 93 displaced families in the Anandabazar area under the subdivision. The families have been living at the Anandabazar Police Station since December 10 2019 after being forced to flee their homes during violent agitation by anti-CAA protesters. The Mizo organisations also demanded a similar package for ethnic Mizo families living in Sakhan Shermun village and Jampui Hills in North Tripura District.
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February - 25 
A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Irpa Sarveswar, was arrested by a team of Security Forces (SFs) at Pusuguppa in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of T
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A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Irpa Sarveswar, was arrested by a team of Security Forces (SFs) at Pusuguppa in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 25, reports Telangana Today. According to the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Cherla Police, A. Raju Varma, Sarveswar was involved in many cases. He had been working as a courier to the Maoist leaders Haribhushan, Damodar, Azad and Sudhakar for the past three years. He used to supply vegetables, medicines, tiffin boxes, iron pieces, batteries and electrical wire for use in planting land mines. He used to inform Police movements to Maoist Dalam (armed squad) members, besides collecting money from businessmen in Cherla Mandal and handover the same to the Maoists. The Police seized a motorcycle, one gunny bag containing 20 metres Olive green cloth and Maoist literature from his possession.
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February - 25 
Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal immigration (JCPI) has served an ultimatum on Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to issue notification on Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) based on Banuo commission’s report with 1963 as the cut-o
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Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal immigration (JCPI) has served an ultimatum on Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to issue notification on Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) based on Banuo commission’s report with 1963 as the cut-off year, physical implementation of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873 based on Abhishek committee’s report on ILP, revocation of 1979 as cut-off year under BEFR, 1873 and establishment of Foreigners Tribunals under the Foreigners’ Act, 1946, reports Nagaland Post. The deadline set by JCPI is March 15, 2020
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February - 25 
Kuki National Army (KNA) militants assaulted two villagers alleging the duo to be spying for Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of Sinakeithel at Samushong in Ukhrul District on February 25, reports Epao.
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Kuki National Army (KNA) militants assaulted two villagers alleging the duo to be spying for Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of Sinakeithel at Samushong in Ukhrul District on February 25, reports Epao.
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February - 25 
On February 25, the high-level committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord today submitted its report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at his official residence, reports The Assam Tribune. The committee led by retired judge of Gau
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On February 25, the high-level committee on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord today submitted its report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at his official residence, reports The Assam Tribune. The committee led by retired judge of Gauhati High Court Biplab Kumar Sarma handed over the report to the Chief Minister in the presence of State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other ministers of the State Cabinet.
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February - 25 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on February 25 said that the Kartarpur Corridor would remain open regardless of security concerns, reports The Hindu. The CM made the remark in the State Assembly amid the furore over Director Genera
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on February 25 said that the Kartarpur Corridor would remain open regardless of security concerns, reports The Hindu. The CM made the remark in the State Assembly amid the furore over Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta’s statement on the threat from the Kartarpur Corridor. As per the report, the CM stated, “We will not let the Kartarpur Corridor be closed. The DGP has apologised; everybody makes mistakes; even I make mistakes. This issue is over now. Let us concentrate on peace and ensure that the difficult times that Punjab had gone through do not recur.” The CM also said, “After meddling in Kashmir for long, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has only one task now: to disturb peace in Punjab. Pakistan is blatantly trying to foment trouble in the State.”
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February - 25 
The Army defused a mortar shell fired by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Poonch District of J&K on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the shell was found by locals in Balakote belt and the Army was informed. Later, the bomb dispo
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The Army defused a mortar shell fired by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Poonch District of J&K on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the shell was found by locals in Balakote belt and the Army was informed. Later, the bomb disposal squad (BDS) safely defused the shell
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February - 25 
Two civilians were injured when Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in the forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Offic
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Two civilians were injured when Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in the forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the shelling and firing triggered panic in border areas in the district. Pakistani troops lobbed mortars and fired from small arms targeting Kirni, Qasba and Shahpura areas along the LoC, the officials said, adding two civilians identified as Karamat Hussain (19), and Mushtaq Ahmed (22), both from Qasba, suffered injuries due to splinters.
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A Christian farm laborer Saleem Masih who was tortured on February 25 for two hours for washing himself in a tube well owned by a Muslim farmer in Bhagiana village in Lahore District, died on February 28, reports UCA News. “We have to take a bath af
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A Christian farm laborer Saleem Masih who was tortured on February 25 for two hours for washing himself in a tube well owned by a Muslim farmer in Bhagiana village in Lahore District, died on February 28, reports UCA News. “We have to take a bath after unloading husk from a trolley. Even the cold weather doesn’t matter. The itching from chaff, stuck in our clothes, disturbs our sleep,” Nadeem, his elder brother said. “They threatened him with dire consequences when he cleaned himself after unloading a vehicle last week. They accused him of desecrating their water. He was already being warned about making TikTok videos in farms belonging to Muslim landlords.” Masih was found lying in a cattle farm with serious bodily injuries on February 25 in Bhagiana village. “It was 7am. Local women reported that my brother was moaning in pain. He told the police about being chained, beaten and electrocuted by four men. They rolled a thick iron rod over his entire body. He was like a crushed sugar cane from a juice machine.” Police arrested Sher Dogar, a Muslim landlord, and his partner but released them a few hours later.
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February - 25 
A journalist, Javedullah Khan, who was also a local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and member of the peace committee, was shot dead in the Shakardara area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Fe
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A journalist, Javedullah Khan, who was also a local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and member of the peace committee, was shot dead in the Shakardara area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 25, reports Dawn. According to Police, Javedullah Khan was going to his fields in his car when some unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle, leaving him seriously wounded. He was rushed to a hospital where he died during treatment. A Police guard of the journalist who was with him in the car remained unhurt. Javedullah Khan was the bureau chief of Urdu-language daily Ausaf.
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February - 25 
Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on February 25 said that few Tamil politicians still propagate Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist ideology, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Secretary said although the Sri Lanka
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Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on February 25 said that few Tamil politicians still propagate Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist ideology, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Secretary said although the Sri Lankan military had completely defeated LTTE terrorism militarily 10-years ago, the challenge of defeating its separatist ideology still remains as some Tamil politicians were attempting to propagate it in the minds of Tamil people. “The innocent Tamil people who were battered under LTTE terrorism do not want a separate country but some Tamil politicians want devolution of power,” he said.
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February - 25 
The United States (US) said on February 25 that Afghanistan’s Government has agreed to postpone President Ashraf Ghani’s inauguration to a second term, reports Reuters. This development follows the fact that US had declined to recognise competing e
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The United States (US) said on February 25 that Afghanistan’s Government has agreed to postpone President Ashraf Ghani’s inauguration to a second term, reports Reuters. This development follows the fact that US had declined to recognise competing election victory claims by incumbent Ashraf Ghani and his chief political opponent Abdullah Abdullah
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February - 25 
The Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) on February 25 said that at least four security incidents by the Taliban were recorded in Zabul, Ghazni, Farah and Helmand Provinces in the fourth day since the implementation of the Reduction in Violence (RIV) p
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The Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) on February 25 said that at least four security incidents by the Taliban were recorded in Zabul, Ghazni, Farah and Helmand Provinces in the fourth day since the implementation of the Reduction in Violence (RIV) plan on February 21, reports Tolo News. Based on the Afghan Government’s statistics, at least 18 security force members have been killed since the start of the RIV by the Taliban, and 31 others were wounded. “The Taliban launched three attacks in Ghazni, Farah and Zabul provinces. In one attack, the Taliban targeted a supply caravan, and two other attacks came as a result of mine explosions that resulted in the martyrdom of five security force members and the injury of ten others,” said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior.
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February - 26 
A Kolkata Session Court on February 26 convicted two Jamaat-Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, Mohammad Burhan Sheikh and Sheikh Rahamatulla (a Bangladeshi national), in a terror financing case in connection with the 2014 Burdwan blast, repor
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A Kolkata Session Court on February 26 convicted two Jamaat-Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, Mohammad Burhan Sheikh and Sheikh Rahamatulla (a Bangladeshi national), in a terror financing case in connection with the 2014 Burdwan blast, reports The Print.
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February - 26 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on Februa
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving information about the presence of the Maoists in the said forest, the STF personnel had launched a search operation. After the gun-battle, the SFs destroyed the Maoist camp and also recovered a country-made firearm from the spot.
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February - 26 
An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP)
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An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoist camp following the gun-battle and have recovered a country-made firearm and material of daily use from the spot.
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February - 26 
Mizoram Home Minister, Lalchamliana on February 26, stated in the State Assembly that 632 smuggled arms of different category, 47,510 rounds of live ammunition and 314 magazines smuggled into the state mainly from Myanmar, have been seized by the sta
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Mizoram Home Minister, Lalchamliana on February 26, stated in the State Assembly that 632 smuggled arms of different category, 47,510 rounds of live ammunition and 314 magazines smuggled into the state mainly from Myanmar, have been seized by the state Police between 2004-2005 and 2019-20, reports Northeast Now. The seized arms included 134 AK-47 rifles, 8 AK-56 rifles and 26 Light Machine Guns (LMGs). He said that the largest arm haul was made in 2011-12 fiscal an in that year at least 91 arms were seized in the state, followed by 83 arms seizure during 2014-15 fiscal. During the current fiscal (2019-2020), at least 23 different smuggled arms were seized against 27 in 2018-2019. He also added that 32 smugglers are currently incarcerated, of which eight Myanmar nationals have been convicted while 24 were being tried in court.
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Shopian District of J&K on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, “On a tip off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Ope
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Shopian District of J&K on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, “On a tip off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and CRPF launched a joint search operation in village Baderhama, Shopian, in Pulwama this evening.”
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February - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up handwritten posters at Ambayathode town near Kottiyoor village in Kannur District of Kerala on February 26, reports The Hindu. According to the report, the posters bearing the name of the Wester
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up handwritten posters at Ambayathode town near Kottiyoor village in Kannur District of Kerala on February 26, reports The Hindu. According to the report, the posters bearing the name of the Western Ghats Special Zone Committee (WGSZC) of the CPI-Maoist, called for a ‘revolt’ against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and to boycott of the Census. It also said both Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan are having the same stance with regard to the CAA, adding that both the Centre and State are trying to implement the CAA. Further, the posters cautioned, “Resist the attempts of the Popular Front of India (PFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) to implement their fundamentalist communal agenda by making use of the communist-Maoist and Dalit organisations.”
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February - 26 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 26, in connection with the encounter that had taken place at Ban toll plaza near Nagrota in Jammu District on January 31, reports The T
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 26, in connection with the encounter that had taken place at Ban toll plaza near Nagrota in Jammu District on January 31, reports The Times of India. The house of top Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) ‘commander’ Zahid Ahmad Wani at Karimabad in Pulwama was raided by NIA on February 26 morning, an official source said. NIA also raided the house of Sameer Ahmad Dar at Gundibagh in Kakapora, he added. Sameer, a driver by profession, was arrested by J&K Police along with two others JeM Over Ground Workers (OGWs) — Asif Ahmed Malik and Sartaj Ahmad Mantu — following the Nagrota encounter. They were ferrying three Pakistani Jaish terrorists, who all were killed. Sameer is a cousin of slain militant Aadil Ahmad Dar, who had carried out the suicide attack in Pulwama in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on February 14, 2019.
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February - 26 
Anti-Terrorism Unit of Police and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit (CTTC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has increased its surveillance after banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT) announced to hold a webinar on February 28
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Anti-Terrorism Unit of Police and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit (CTTC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has increased its surveillance after banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT) announced to hold a webinar on February 28 to introduce a draft Constitution to establish Khilafah in Bangladesh, reports New Age Bangladesh. The officials at the CTTC of DMP said they were monitoring the activities of the outfit seeing posters pasted on the walls at places including Mirpur, Farmate, Razabazar, Dhanmondi and Banglamotorin the capital for more than a week. The banned group in its poster said that they would hold a webinar, a seminar on online platforms, from an online television site to live streamed on Facebook and Youtube channel detailing how their Khilafah would ensure the rights of people and how to reunite the ummah.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Election Commission (EC) announced that the General Election in Sri Lanka will be held before May 4, reports Daily News. EC Chairman, Mahinda Desapriya stated that five dates - April 25, 27, 28, 29 and May 4 has been suggested to the
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On February 26, Election Commission (EC) announced that the General Election in Sri Lanka will be held before May 4, reports Daily News. EC Chairman, Mahinda Desapriya stated that five dates - April 25, 27, 28, 29 and May 4 has been suggested to the President for the general election as the Parliament dissolves on March 2 or March 3. Desapriya also stated that 154 new political parties have applied for the registration of the Election Commission as approved political parties.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Sri Lankan Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena informed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of its government’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsoring ‘Resolution 30/1’, reports Daily Mirror. Terming the ‘Resolu
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On February 26, Sri Lankan Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena informed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of its government’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsoring ‘Resolution 30/1’, reports Daily Mirror. Terming the ‘Resolution 30/1’ unconstitutional, Gunawardena stated that the recognition of the ‘much flawed’ OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) report by the previous government undermined the national interests and compromised security including weakening intelligence operations and related safeguards which are deemed to have contributed to the lapses that resulted in the Easter Sunday attacks (April 21, 2019). Gunawardena on his closing statement stated that the present government of Sri Lanka would set up a domestically-designed reconciliation and accountability process to achieve sustainable peace, which would also include a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) headed by a Justice.
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February - 26 
Eight incidents were recorded on the sixth day of the reduction in violence plan (RIV) one incident in Balkh, twin blasts in Kabul, three reported incidents in Herat, and the Taliban claimed two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on Government
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Eight incidents were recorded on the sixth day of the reduction in violence plan (RIV) one incident in Balkh, twin blasts in Kabul, three reported incidents in Herat, and the Taliban claimed two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on Government forces vehicles in Kandahar, reports Tolo News on February 27. "...A roadside mine in Chimtal District of Balkh Province targeted a convoy of Police and, as a result, one brave officer was martyred,” said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior (MoI). Two incidents of blasts in PD6 of Kabul city. There were two Taliban-reported incidents in Kandahar of government forces vehicles striking roadside mines and three security incidents in Herat province. “Over the past 24 hours, three security violations were reported in Districts in Herat. A retired colonel was kidnapped and there were some attacks and firing on the security forces in Shindand district,” said Ghulam Jailani Farhad, a spokesman for the Governor of Herat.
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February - 26 
MoI Spokesperson Nasrat Rahimi informed that at least nine civilians, including a woman, were wounded when an improvised Explosive Device (IED) placed in a motorbike went off in Fazi Mohammad Kateb road in PD6 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports
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MoI Spokesperson Nasrat Rahimi informed that at least nine civilians, including a woman, were wounded when an improvised Explosive Device (IED) placed in a motorbike went off in Fazi Mohammad Kateb road in PD6 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. The Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid in a Twitter post denied its involvement in the incident, saying intelligence networks are trying to create distrust.
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February - 26 
Seven Taliban militants were killed when the vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Yolboldi village in Dawlatabad District of Balkh Province on February 26, reports Khama News Agency.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed when the vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Yolboldi village in Dawlatabad District of Balkh Province on February 26, reports Khama News Agency.
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February - 26 
Spokesperson of the political office of Taliban in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, stated that the Taliban group and Afghan Government are expected to exchange at least 6,000 ‘prisoners’ (5,000 Taliban and 1,000 Afghan soldiers) following the signing of peace
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Spokesperson of the political office of Taliban in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, stated that the Taliban group and Afghan Government are expected to exchange at least 6,000 ‘prisoners’ (5,000 Taliban and 1,000 Afghan soldiers) following the signing of peace deal between Taliban and the US, reports Khama News Agency on February 27. Suhail Shaheen, ‘spokesperso’n of the political office of Taliban in Qatar has confirmed to RFE/RL that the group would definitely launch intra-Afghan talks after the signing of the deal. However, Shaheen said trust-building measures would be a prerequisite for the launch of the intra-Afghan dialogue.
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February - 26 
The Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) on February 26, stated that at least four civilians and one Security Force (SF) personal was killed in separate Taliban attacks in five provinces on the fifth day of the Reduction in Violence plan (RIV), reports
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The Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) on February 26, stated that at least four civilians and one Security Force (SF) personal was killed in separate Taliban attacks in five provinces on the fifth day of the Reduction in Violence plan (RIV), reports Tolo News. “The Taliban today launched some attacks in Logar, Ghazni, Zabul, Kandahar and Laghman Provinces. The attacks resulted in the killing of at least four civilians and one security force member. Four others were wounded in the attacks,” said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the MoI. According to the Afghan government, 19 SFs and four civilians were killed, and 35 SFs were injured in the Taliban attacks since the implementation of the reduction in violence (RIV) plan on February 21.
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February - 27 
A Peoples Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) militant was arrested from Bilaspara in Dhubri District of Assam on February 27, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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A Peoples Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) militant was arrested from Bilaspara in Dhubri District of Assam on February 27, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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February - 27 
A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dara Saraiah alias Sekhar (42), was arrested by Police at Pusuguppa near Kothapally Cross Road near Venkatapuram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu D
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A sympathiser-cum-courier of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dara Saraiah alias Sekhar (42), was arrested by Police at Pusuguppa near Kothapally Cross Road near Venkatapuram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu District of Telangana on February 27, reports The Hans India. Dara Saraiah, a resident of Munipally village under Hasanparthy Mandal in Warangal Urban District of the State was arrested during a vehicle checking drive in the said area, and Police recovered Maoist literature from his possession.
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February - 27 
Naga Hoho (NH) on February 27, asserted that the idea of Pan Naga Hoho (PNH) needed to be “seriously perused” and expressed the view that PNH should not merely be a cultural body, but “well defined organs” for development of Naga areas and to work fo
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Naga Hoho (NH) on February 27, asserted that the idea of Pan Naga Hoho (PNH) needed to be “seriously perused” and expressed the view that PNH should not merely be a cultural body, but “well defined organs” for development of Naga areas and to work for Naga integration in future, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 27 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on February 27, at JKS construction complex in Khangsim village in Kakching District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The grenade attack partia
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on February 27, at JKS construction complex in Khangsim village in Kakching District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The grenade attack partially damaged two cars however no casualties were reported from the incident.
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February - 27 
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Y K Joshi, on February 27, said, there has been a huge decline in stone pelting incidents and violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the past six months, reports Daily Excelsior. Lieutenant General Joshi, wh
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Y K Joshi, on February 27, said, there has been a huge decline in stone pelting incidents and violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the past six months, reports Daily Excelsior. Lieutenant General Joshi, who assumed the charge of GOC-in-C of Udhampur-based Northern Command in February, said the Army was playing its role in ensuring peace and normalcy in the Valley. “During the last six months, there has been an improvement in all parameters of security in the Kashmir Valley,” Joshi said.
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February - 27 
On February 27, a video displaying the burning of the Indian National Flag (Tricolour) gone viral with the claimed that the act was carried out in the state capital Shillong in East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, reports The Telegraph. However, specific l
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On February 27, a video displaying the burning of the Indian National Flag (Tricolour) gone viral with the claimed that the act was carried out in the state capital Shillong in East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, reports The Telegraph. However, specific location of the incident could not be ascertained, there were also papers placed on the ground with writing demanding the implementation of the ILP, with the words, “Hynñiewtrep Army”. The report says that some are claiming that the act was done to oppose the Centre’s “highhandedness” and demand the implementation of the inner-line permit (ILP) in Meghalaya.
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February - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Following a tip-off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Following a tip-off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) launched a house to-house searches at Aglar Zainpora in the District.
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February - 27 
Security Forces (SFs), in a joint search operation, arrested one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre, identified as, Pouthuilung Gonmei (45), from Ramgaizang village under Jirighat Police Station in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. Du
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Security Forces (SFs), in a joint search operation, arrested one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre, identified as, Pouthuilung Gonmei (45), from Ramgaizang village under Jirighat Police Station in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. During interrogation, Pouthuilung Gonmei revealed about the movement of a person with ransom money collected from one abduction at Tamenglong District in Manipur. As per his statement, the person received the ransom money at Kolkata (West Bengal) and coming by flight to Silchar (Assam). Subsequently, Police recovered INR 300,000 from Rikhi Paujuam after locating him at Kumbhirgram Airport in Silchar town.
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February - 27 
Suspected armed militants of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) opened fire at a vehicle belonging to a road construction company at Mailoo area under Langting Police Station in Dima Hasao District of Assam on February 27, reports India Today. Ho
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Suspected armed militants of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) opened fire at a vehicle belonging to a road construction company at Mailoo area under Langting Police Station in Dima Hasao District of Assam on February 27, reports India Today. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident. A worker of the road construction company said that the armed men took them to a jungle area and told them to ask the owner of the company to give ransom money.
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February - 27 
The Nagarika Suraksha Mancha (NSM), a local Bengali organisation, and six Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) formed by individuals of the Mizo community on February 26 called off their indefinite dawn-to-dusk bandh (strike) temporarily, reports The
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The Nagarika Suraksha Mancha (NSM), a local Bengali organisation, and six Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) formed by individuals of the Mizo community on February 26 called off their indefinite dawn-to-dusk bandh (strike) temporarily, reports The Telegraph. The strike was supposed to start at Kanchanpur, Jampui Hills, and adjoining areas in North Tripura District. The demands include a rehabilitation package for Bengali families who were evicted from their houses in the North District by the Brus since 2000, rehabilitation for Mizo families purportedly displaced in North Tripura and immediate resumption of relief for 93 families living in Anandabazar police camps since December 10, 2019, after fleeing their homes during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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February - 27 
The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reaffirmed the decision of its Tatar Hoho on September 3,2019 and the collective leadership on July 23,2019 “to uphold the 3rd August Framework Agreement, reports Nagaland Post.
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The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reaffirmed the decision of its Tatar Hoho on September 3,2019 and the collective leadership on July 23,2019 “to uphold the 3rd August Framework Agreement, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-IM ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity’ said that the resolution was arrived after an intense deliberation on the “Indo-Naga political talks” at the February 27 emergency joint council meeting comprising of the collective leadership, members of the collective leadership, steering committee executive members, steering committee members, kilonsers (Minister), tatars (member of Parliament), head of departments and colonel and above of the Naga Army held at the Council Headquarters, located at Hebron in Dimapur.
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February - 27 
The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 27 said that the Naga national flag and constitution represent its “national identity”, and therefore its “recognition is absolutely a matter of Nagas’ right for an hono
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The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 27 said that the Naga national flag and constitution represent its “national identity”, and therefore its “recognition is absolutely a matter of Nagas’ right for an honorable political solution”, reports East Mojo. NSCN-IM also strongly condemned the “double-standard policy” of the Government of India (GoI), it resolved that “the political talks between the government of India (GoI) and the NSCN must move forward in the spirit of mutual respect”. It further cautioned the Centre from using its agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), from arresting and harassing its members, as it is in political negotiations with the GoI for the past 22 years.
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February - 27 
Delivering the country report on Sri Lanka at the 43rd session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on February 27, expressed regret over Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from the co
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Delivering the country report on Sri Lanka at the 43rd session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on February 27, expressed regret over Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from the co-sponsorship of UN resolutions, reports Colombo Page. She also expressed concern over the Government’s recent trend towards of increasing military administration of civilian functions. Bachelet pointed out “I urge the Government to preserve and build upon the gains which have been made over the last few years. In particular, I encourage Sri Lanka’s independent institutions, strengthened under the 19th Constitutional Amendment, are a key pillar in its democratic structure. I am therefore troubled by the recent trend towards moving civilian functions under the Ministry of Defense or retired military officers, and renewed reports of surveillance and harassment of human rights defenders, journalists and victims. The increasing levels of hate speech, and security and policy measures appear to be discriminately and disproportionately directed against minorities, both Tamil and Muslim.”
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February - 27 
The European Union (EU) on February 27 called on the Government of Sri Lanka to maintain a sustainable and durable reconciliation process and put in place an action plan to affirm its commitment to the process, reports Colombo Page. The EU called on
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The European Union (EU) on February 27 called on the Government of Sri Lanka to maintain a sustainable and durable reconciliation process and put in place an action plan to affirm its commitment to the process, reports Colombo Page. The EU called on the Government of Sri Lanka to maintain a sustainable and durable reconciliation process, including by ensuring the continued work of the Office for Missing Persons and the Office for Reparations, by replacing the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and through confidence-building measures.
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February - 27 
One civilian was killed and six others were injured in an IED explosion that occurred at the Sar-e-Kariz area of District 6 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency. No Group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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One civilian was killed and six others were injured in an IED explosion that occurred at the Sar-e-Kariz area of District 6 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Khama News Agency. No Group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 27 
According to Afghan Government at least 21 Security Force personals and nine civilians were killed across twelve Provinces and 49 others were wounded, since the start of the Reduction In Violence (RIV) plan that began on February 22, reports Tolo New
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According to Afghan Government at least 21 Security Force personals and nine civilians were killed across twelve Provinces and 49 others were wounded, since the start of the Reduction In Violence (RIV) plan that began on February 22, reports Tolo News on February 28. According to the Ministry of Interior, on February 28, Taliban militants launched attacks on three Afghan Forces checkpoints in Kapisa, Laghman and Badakhshan Provinces, which resulted in the killing of at least one member of the Afghan Local Police (ALP) and the wounding of three others. February 28 was the seventh and last day of the reduction in violence period.
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February - 27 
According to the United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, week-long “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan that could unlock the door to a U.S. troop withdrawal and long-term peace is still holding, reports Tolo News on February 28. On Febr
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According to the United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, week-long “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan that could unlock the door to a U.S. troop withdrawal and long-term peace is still holding, reports Tolo News on February 28. On February 25, Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said, “So far the reduction in violence is working.”. Mike Pompeo added, “It’s imperfect, but it’s working.”
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February - 28 
State Governor BD Mishra on February 28 asked Home Minister Bamang Felix to take immediate measures for strengthening the intelligence network of the Arunachal Pradesh Police so as to prevent incidents of law and order in the State, reports Northea
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State Governor BD Mishra on February 28 asked Home Minister Bamang Felix to take immediate measures for strengthening the intelligence network of the Arunachal Pradesh Police so as to prevent incidents of law and order in the State, reports Northeast Now.
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February - 28 
While acknowledging that the final stages for solution to the Naga political issue has reached a stalemate with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) RN Ravi on February 28, accused the NSCN (I-M) of indulging in delay tactic
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While acknowledging that the final stages for solution to the Naga political issue has reached a stalemate with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) RN Ravi on February 28, accused the NSCN (I-M) of indulging in delay tactics, reports Nagaland Post. He accused NSCN (I-M) of making “new and mischievous interpretation” of the already agreed positions on contentious issues and thus “misleading” the people. He also stated that after settling contentious issues, the NSCN (I-M) was now demanding the proposed “Pan Naga entity” having political and executive influence over Nagaland government, which he said, was not acceptable. He said that “The NSCN (I-M) is trying to imagine things which are not in the Framework Agreement and misleading the people.”
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February - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ surrendered along with his Ak-47 rifle, three magazines and 35 rounds before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 28, reports The Times of India. The surrendered Maois
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ surrendered along with his Ak-47 rifle, three magazines and 35 rounds before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 28, reports The Times of India. The surrendered Maoist, identified as Vilas alias Dasru Keye Kolha (44), a resident of Etapally taluka (revenue sub-division), had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2000 and was working as a ‘divisional commander’ (DVC) of Chatgaon Dalam (armed squad) of the organisation and had commanded various divisions from Gondia, Chatgaon, Tipagad, Kasansur, Chamorshi, Korchi, Dareksaa and other such places. Kolha was wanted in over 147 cases in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, including 22 murders and several firing cases on police, apart from masterminding the Jamburkheda blast where 15 cops and a civilian were killed on May 1, 2019. Kolha had a cumulative cash reward of INR 2.05 million on him in Maharashtra (INR 8,50,000) and Chhattisgarh (INR 12,00,000).
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February - 28 February - 29
A taxi driver, identified as Lurshai Hynniewta, was killed and four Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) members were injured, following a clash between tribals and non-tribals at Ichamati village under Shella Police Station under Sohra Sub-Division of East K
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A taxi driver, identified as Lurshai Hynniewta, was killed and four Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) members were injured, following a clash between tribals and non-tribals at Ichamati village under Shella Police Station under Sohra Sub-Division of East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya on February 28, reports Indian Express. There was a meeting against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 and demanding Inner Line Permit (ILP), convened by the KSU that led to a clash between the KSU activists and the non-tribals. Many vehicles including buses were also vandalised in the clash. East Khasi Hills District Magistrate imposed the curfew from 10 pm on February 28 to 8 am on February 29 with order citing “apprehension of serious deterioration of law and order” adds Scroll. Also, following the incident, the State Government suspended internet services for the next 48 hours in six districts of Meghalaya including East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians after branding them as ‘police informers’ in separate incidents in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 28, reports Amar Ujala. In one incident, armed Maoists arrived at t
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians after branding them as ‘police informers’ in separate incidents in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 28, reports Amar Ujala. In one incident, armed Maoists arrived at the residence of Muchaki Hidma in Kolomkonta village under Tongpal Police Station limits in the District and strangled him to death. A Police Official said that the Maoists also assaulted Hidma's wife after executing the incident. In another incident, Maoists reached the house of Madvi Urra in Mukram village under Chintalnar Police Station limits and took him along to a nearby forest and subsequently killed him with a sharp weapon. As per the Police Officials, both Hidma and Urra were former Maoists and served their sentences in jail.
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February - 28 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, S
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, Shopian Police along with Security Forces (SFs) carried out searches in Bongam area and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from the residential house of one individual identified as Naseer Ahmad Mantoo (50).
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February - 28 
Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and its parent body Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) recently honoured pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, reports The Times of India on March 1, 2020. As per the report, Chawla posted a pic
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Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and its parent body Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) recently honoured pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, reports The Times of India on March 1, 2020. As per the report, Chawla posted a picture on his Facebook account of being honoured by ETPB additional secretary Tariq Wazir and PSGPC president Satwant Singh. Earlier in 2019, Chawla was removed from PSGPC, after India had exerted pressure on Pakistan over his links with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. The move had come as India had refused to sign the agreement on Kartarpur corridor if Chawla continued to be a member of the committee. According to an intelligence source, the recent development showed that Chawla was still an integral part of PSGPC and ETPB, as he was still being honoured by the two bodies. The intelligence source informed that since Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-controlled ETPB used Chawla, for instigating Sikhs and holding an anti-India demonstration, his removal from the two bodies was just a cosmetic change. “But he has always been present during important events at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. He has also been allotted a room at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib complex, Kartapur Sahib,” the source added.
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February - 28 
Terror outfits like Islamic State (IS) are utilising Delhi riot images to lure youths towards radicalisation and headhunting, reports India Today. According to security agencies, encrypted chat rooms, Telegram, WhatsApp and DarkNet have become mode t
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Terror outfits like Islamic State (IS) are utilising Delhi riot images to lure youths towards radicalisation and headhunting, reports India Today. According to security agencies, encrypted chat rooms, Telegram, WhatsApp and DarkNet have become mode to exhort youth to pick up gun and join Jihad. The image of a Muslim man being violently attacked during the Delhi riots was highlighted recently by an Indian subcontinent focused Islamic State-aligned media unit on encrypted chat network. Though this not the first-time videos and pictures purportedly showing atrocities on Muslims in India were used by the global terror outfit to incite the community, yet security agencies are closely monitoring the encrypted chat networks especially as the sleeper cells of some terror outfits are already striving to identify the vulnerable people, who are proactively participating in Anti- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest.
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February - 28 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on February 28 announced to intensity the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) movement across the State soon after the ongoing examinations at the school, college and university levels are over by next month, rep
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on February 28 announced to intensity the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) movement across the State soon after the ongoing examinations at the school, college and university levels are over by next month, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an operative of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA in a statement said, “A furniture shop owner, Shakir Bashir Magrey p
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an operative of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA in a statement said, “A furniture shop owner, Shakir Bashir Magrey provided shelter and other logistical assistance to the suicide-bomber Adil Ahmad Dar. He was introduced to Adil Ahmad Dar in mid-2018 by a Pakistani militant Mohammad Umar Farooq and he became a full-time OGW (Over Ground Worker) of JeM.” Magrey (22), resident of Hajibal in Kakapora in Pulwama, was arrested by NIA for his alleged involvement in the Pulwama terror attack (February 14, 2019). “Accused Shakir Bashir Magrey has further revealed that he had harboured Adil Ahmad Dar and Pakistani militant Mohammad Umar Farooq in his house from late 2018 till the attack in February 2019, and assisted them in the preparation of the IED (Improvised Explosive Device),” the statement added. Magrey was produced before the NIA Special Court at Jammu District, on February 28, and remanded to 15 days of NIA custody for his detailed interrogation.
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February - 28 
Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and its parent body Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) recently honoured pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, reports The Times of India on March 1, 2020. As per the report, Chawla posted a pic
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Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and its parent body Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) recently honoured pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, reports The Times of India on March 1, 2020. As per the report, Chawla posted a picture on his Facebook account of being honoured by ETPB additional secretary Tariq Wazir and PSGPC president Satwant Singh. Earlier in 2019, Chawla was removed from PSGPC, after India had exerted pressure on Pakistan over his links with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. The move had come as India had refused to sign the agreement on Kartarpur corridor if Chawla continued to be a member of the committee. According to an intelligence source, the recent development showed that Chawla was still an integral part of PSGPC and ETPB, as he was still being honoured by the two bodies. The intelligence source informed that since Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-controlled ETPB used Chawla, for instigating Sikhs and holding an anti-India demonstration, his removal from the two bodies was just a cosmetic change. “But he has always been present during important events at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. He has also been allotted a room at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib complex, Kartapur Sahib,” the source added.
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February - 28 February - 29
In a multilingual statement issued on February 29, Islamic State (IS) took responsibility of the bomb explosion inside a traffic Police box in Chittagong city of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division on February 28, reports New Age. They were
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In a multilingual statement issued on February 29, Islamic State (IS) took responsibility of the bomb explosion inside a traffic Police box in Chittagong city of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division on February 28, reports New Age. They were ‘mujahideens’ of Dawlatul Islam Khilafah and used improvised explosive devices that injured two Policemen, according to the IS claim quoted by SITE Intelligence Group.
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February - 28 
Two Policemen and a pedestrian were injured on February 28, in a bomb explosion inside a traffic Police box in Chattogram city of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division, reports The Daily Star. The traffic Police box was badly damaged in the expl
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Two Policemen and a pedestrian were injured on February 28, in a bomb explosion inside a traffic Police box in Chattogram city of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division, reports The Daily Star. The traffic Police box was badly damaged in the explosion. Police were collecting footage from CCTV cameras installed in the area. Police suspected that it was an explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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February - 28 
Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is in Geneva, met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on February 28 and expressed government’s intention to undertake a review of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA
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Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is in Geneva, met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on February 28 and expressed government’s intention to undertake a review of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Daily Mirror. Minister Gunawardena reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsorship of resolution 40/1 and the basis for doing so. He recalled that, one year ago, his predecessor the former Minister of Foreign Affairs had also pointed out a number of areas in the resolution that were undeliverable. Notwithstanding the withdrawal from co-sponsorship, he emphasized the Government’s commitment to achieving accountability and human rights within the framework of the Constitution towards sustainable peace and reconciliation, through the appointment of a domestic Commission of Inquiry, by implementing policies rooted in the Government’s commitments to operationalize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and by continuing to work with the assistance of the UN and its agencies. It was noted that the existing reconciliation mechanisms established by Acts of Parliament such as the Office on Missing Persons and the Office for Reparations will be continued, with appropriate adaptation in line with the Government policy framework.
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February - 28 
Global human right organizations including the Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) on February 28 called on the UNHRC to establish an international accountability mechanism on Sri Lanka after the Government formally announced its decis
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Global human right organizations including the Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) on February 28 called on the UNHRC to establish an international accountability mechanism on Sri Lanka after the Government formally announced its decision to withdraws from the UN resolutions on promotion of reconciliation and accountability, reports Colombo Page. The organizations in a joint oral statement urged the Council to hold Sri Lanka accountable to its obligations under international law. “Given the Sri Lankan government’s announcement that it will not continue to engage with the clear framework agreed through resolution 30/1; the failure of past domestic reconciliation and accountability mechanisms; and the ongoing compromise of the rule of law as pointed out by the High Commissioner yesterday, we call on the Council to establish an international accountability mechanism on Sri Lanka,” the collective statement said.
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February - 28 
United States (US) President, Donald Trump on February 28, said, "soon, at my direction, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will witness the signing of an agreement with representatives of the Taliban," and urged "the Afghan people to seize this opportun
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United States (US) President, Donald Trump on February 28, said, "soon, at my direction, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will witness the signing of an agreement with representatives of the Taliban," and urged "the Afghan people to seize this opportunity for peace and a new future for the country," reports Tolo News.
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February - 29 
A wanted Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mukesh Sahni, was arrested by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) from Karanpura village under the Bochaha Police Station limits in Muzaf
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A wanted Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mukesh Sahni, was arrested by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) from Karanpura village under the Bochaha Police Station limits in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar on February 29, reports The Times of India. As per the report, on receiving a tip-off about Sahni’s presence in the said village the personnel of the STF of the State Police Headquarters and the SSB conducted raids and arrested him. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jayant Kant, said, “Sahni had been evading arrest in at least 12 cases of Maoist violence in Muzaffarpur and adjoining areas. He had escaped from the state after the security forces mounted their pressure and carried out intensive raids on his hideouts in the district.”
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February - 29 
A female United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Loushangkhong village in Imphal East District in Manipur on February 29, tweets Eastern Army Command. E-pao adds that the arrestee was identified as Chakpram Phamdom Romapati
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A female United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Loushangkhong village in Imphal East District in Manipur on February 29, tweets Eastern Army Command. E-pao adds that the arrestee was identified as Chakpram Phamdom Romapati alias Yainong Devi.
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February - 29 
An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recov
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An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recovered from him. The arrestee was identified as Rezzak Ali.
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February - 29 
At least 100 people were arrested for protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) from unspecified location in Assam on February 29, reports The Northeast Today.
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At least 100 people were arrested for protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) from unspecified location in Assam on February 29, reports The Northeast Today.
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February - 29 
Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, repo
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Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, reports The Times of India. The arrested couriers have been identified as, P. Saraiah (45), resident of Nimmalagudem in Kistaram Mandal of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh, K. Murali (24) and K. Nageswara Rao (40) of Dabbanootala village in Dummugudem Mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh, K Sammaiah (26) of Veerabhadrapuram village in Dummugudem Mandal and J. Hanumanthu (28) of Toggudem in Paloncha Mandal. As per the report, they were arrested during a vehicle check in the said village while they were transporting explosives stolen from stone crushing units to Maoist cadres. The Police have recovered 40 gelatin sticks, 40 detonators and 27 explosive boosters from their possession.
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February - 29 
On February 29, a man killed in Pyrkan area of East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya during the ethnic clashes, taking the total fatality count to three, reports East Mojo. Earlier on the same day another individual was also killed in clashes (at Ba
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On February 29, a man killed in Pyrkan area of East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya during the ethnic clashes, taking the total fatality count to three, reports East Mojo. Earlier on the same day another individual was also killed in clashes (at Bara Bazar in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District). Nagaland post adds that the third victims name was Uphas Uddin.
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February - 29 
One unidentified person was killed while another was injured, in fresh clashes, at Bara Bazaar area of Shillong city under East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya on February 29, reports East Mojo. Following this, curfew has been re-imposed at Lumdien
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One unidentified person was killed while another was injured, in fresh clashes, at Bara Bazaar area of Shillong city under East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya on February 29, reports East Mojo. Following this, curfew has been re-imposed at Lumdienjiri and in areas under Sardar Police Station in Shillong. A taxi driver, identified as Lurshai Hynniewta, was killed and four Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) members were injured, following a clash between tribals and non-tribals at Ichamati village under Shella Police Station under Sohra Sub-Division of East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya on February 28
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February - 29 
The chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Maulana Masood Azhar on February 29 released an audio calling United States (US) deal with Taliban a bid to ‘escape Afghanistan’, Times of India reported on March 7. The mastermind behind several terror attacks in
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The chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Maulana Masood Azhar on February 29 released an audio calling United States (US) deal with Taliban a bid to ‘escape Afghanistan’, Times of India reported on March 7. The mastermind behind several terror attacks in India, including Pulwama and Pathankot, has been declared “missing” by Pakistan before the crucial plenary Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris. In the seven-minute audio, latest evidence that Azhar is alive and in command over JeM, he is heard taking a swipe at the US, saying, “Afghanistan ko dekh le...40 saal main kaise halat guzar gaye. Soviet Union ka andhera, America ka andhera...Islamiya ki roshni...Europe main azaane goonji...fir Qatar ke shahr Doha main woh hua jiska tasawur kisi ko nahi tha...(Look at Afghanistan, how the last 40 years have passed. First Soviet Union, then US tried to conquer...But what happened in Doha ...is unbelievable.” Azhar then adds that he will ensure the world never forgets the Taliban and that there will be a dawn of Islam. Azhar regularly uses the JeM’s Telegram account to release audios with messages.
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February - 29 
Three graves belonging to the Ahmadis have been allegedly desecrated by Police in Chak-2 TDA area of Khushab District in Punjab province on February 29, reports The Telegraph. Spokesman of the Jamaat Ahmadiyya Pakistan, the Pakistani organisation rep
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Three graves belonging to the Ahmadis have been allegedly desecrated by Police in Chak-2 TDA area of Khushab District in Punjab province on February 29, reports The Telegraph. Spokesman of the Jamaat Ahmadiyya Pakistan, the Pakistani organisation representing the Ahmadis, Saleemuddin said the incident occurred days after Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that anyone targeting the country's minorities would be dealt with strictly. “Police have desecrated three tombstones of Ahmadis' in a graveyard in Chak-2 TDA, district Khushab. This was done at the behest of mullahs (clerics). The Ahmadis are not even safe in their graves in Pakistan,” Saleemuddin said in a statement. He also uploaded pictures of the desecrated graves on Twitter.
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February - 29 
Another RAB team arrested two Ansar al Islam militants from Pabna District in Rajshahi Division, on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Sakib Al Imtihan (21) and Sadat Fahim (20).
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Another RAB team arrested two Ansar al Islam militants from Pabna District in Rajshahi Division, on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Sakib Al Imtihan (21) and Sadat Fahim (20).
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February - 29 
Five Ansar al Islam militants were arrested in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Oliul Islam (23), Moazzim Mia (20), Sabuz Hossain (26), Ariful Haque (20) and Rashida (33). Rapid
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Five Ansar al Islam militants were arrested in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Oliul Islam (23), Moazzim Mia (20), Sabuz Hossain (26), Ariful Haque (20) and Rashida (33). Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said that they were trying to recruit fresh operatives, collect funds and had been propagating militant activities online.
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February - 29 
On February 29, the United States (US) and the Taliban signed “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan,” that will pave the way for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in exchange for a number of solid assurances by the Taliban to the US
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On February 29, the United States (US) and the Taliban signed “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan,” that will pave the way for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in exchange for a number of solid assurances by the Taliban to the US and its allies, reports Tolo News. The agreement states that the US will fully withdraw its forces over the next 14 months, and that the current force of about 13,000 troops will be reduced to 8,600 within 135 days. Non-US NATO and other coalition forces will also be reduced proportionally over that time. The agreement has four key parts- a) Guarantees and enforcement mechanisms that will prevent the use of the soil of Afghanistan by any group or individual against the security of the United States and its allies, b) Guarantees, enforcement mechanisms, and announcement of a timeline for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan, c) After the announcement of guarantees for a complete withdrawal of foreign forces and timeline in the presence of international witnesses, and guarantees and the announcement in the presence of international witnesses that Afghan soil will not be used against the security of the United States and its allies, the Taliban will start intra-Afghan negotiations with Afghan sides on March 10, 2020 and d) A permanent and comprehensive ceasefire will be an item on the agenda of the intra-Afghan dialogue and negotiations.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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