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January - 1 
Police,on January 1, said that they arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants who was tasked to kill a recently elected Councillor in Baramulla town in BaramullaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Su
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Police,on January 1, said that they arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants who was tasked to kill a recently elected Councillor in Baramulla town in BaramullaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Baramulla, Abdul Qayoom said that the arrested OGW was tasked to recruit youth and to kill a newly elected Councillor. The SSP said that they arrested a militant associate, Asif Gull, early this week who was under the Police radar for the past eight months for his involvement in a grenade attack in Baramulla in August last year (2020) that claimed the lives of security personnel besides having over two dozen cases registered against him. It was also found during the investigation that he was in touch with the most wanted and longest surviving militant Hyder and associates who were killed in an encounter last year.“Hyder and another associate were in touch with Asif Gull and it repeatedly surfaced he was involved in a grenade attack but had gone into hiding since then to undertake some tasks,” he said.
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January - 1 
A soldier was killed in firing by Pakistan army in violation of Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence Minis
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A soldier was killed in firing by Pakistan army in violation of Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence Ministry Spokesman, Jammu, Lt Col Devinder Anand, said, at about 1530 hours [IST], Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Nowshera sector, to which Indian Army retaliated befittingly.In the evening at about 1730 hours [IST], Pakistan again initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Nowshera sector, and in the incident, Naib Subedar Ravinder was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries.
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As per the official data released by Border Security Force (BSF)’s Punjab Frontier Headquarters on January 1, the personnel have recovered 517 kilograms heroin and 43 weapons from along the Indo-Pak International Borders (IB) in Punjab in 2020, repor
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As per the official data released by Border Security Force (BSF)’s Punjab Frontier Headquarters on January 1, the personnel have recovered 517 kilograms heroin and 43 weapons from along the Indo-Pak International Borders (IB) in Punjab in 2020, reports IANS. The BSF also shot dead eight drug smugglers and intruders in separate encounters in 2020. Additionally, a total of 13 Pakistanis and one Bangladeshi national were also arrested during the year. In a humanitarian gesture, the BSF handed over six Pakistanis to the Pakistan Rangers after they had inadvertently crossed the IB.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have busted yet another terror module with the arrest of a suspected militant in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. With the arrest of the militant, a to
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have busted yet another terror module with the arrest of a suspected militant in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. With the arrest of the militant, a total of five different modules of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Force (TRF) have been unearthed in the past two weeks, the JKP said.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mukesh Singh, said, “On the basis of reliable information a person identified as Mohammad Yousaf, 20, son of Ghulam Haider of Deval in Mahore Tehsil[revenue unit] of Reasi district was apprehended [arrested] by a team of police station Mahore”.During sustained questioning he divulged that he had hidden some cache of arms and ammunition in a hideout at village lower Angrala of in Mahore, the officer added.“A joint search operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and army was launched in the area and five live grenades and a 9 mm pistol along with ammunition were recovered from the hideout,” IGP, Singh, said.
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On January 1, a National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) militant identified as Montu Debbarma was arrested from Teliamura area in Khowai District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. During the search operation, cash of INR 3
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On January 1, a National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) militant identified as Montu Debbarma was arrested from Teliamura area in Khowai District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. During the search operation, cash of INR 35,000 suspected as extortion money and a four-wheeler was recovered from the arrestee.
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On January 1, an overground worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from the general area Phuktong village in Mon District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One .32 mm pistol along with live rounds
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On January 1, an overground worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from the general area Phuktong village in Mon District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One .32 mm pistol along with live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the arrested OGW.
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Over Ground Worker (OGW) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a Police spokesman, on a tip-off, they have ar
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Over Ground Worker (OGW) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a Police spokesman, on a tip-off, they have arrested an OGW of LeT and recovered incriminating material and explosive in Awantipora in Pulwama.
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Suspected militants attacked Security Forces (SFs) with a grenade in Chanapora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said, militants hurled grenade on Sashastra Se
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Suspected militants attacked Security Forces (SFs) with a grenade in Chanapora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said, militants hurled grenade on Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Chanapora,however,inthe attack no loss of life or injury was reported, and soon after the attack whole area has been cordoned off to arrest the attackers.
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The winter session of National Assembly has begun on January 1 afternoon, reports Republica. In the begnning of the session, the upper house Chairman Ganesh Prasad Timalsina read out a letter received from President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
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The winter session of National Assembly has begun on January 1 afternoon, reports Republica. In the begnning of the session, the upper house Chairman Ganesh Prasad Timalsina read out a letter received from President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli draws flak for dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR) during the first meeting of the seventh session of National Assembly on January 1, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Jitendra Narayan D
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli draws flak for dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR) during the first meeting of the seventh session of National Assembly on January 1, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Jitendra Narayan Dev termed the dissolution of the HoR as an unconstitutional and undemocratic act, while Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) lawmaker Pramila Kumari termed it as a repeat of royal coup d’état staged by the then king Mahendra against the constitution. Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker Dinanath Sharma said it was unfortunate that the HoR was dissolved due to the intra-party wrangling.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 1 arrested two cadres of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from ShahbajpurUttarpar area in Brahmanbaria District of Chittagong Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrested are Moham
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 1 arrested two cadres of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from ShahbajpurUttarpar area in Brahmanbaria District of Chittagong Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrested are Mohammad Yahiya (22) and Hujaifa Saad (20). RAB recovered documents on extremism including two books, two scripts, four leaflets as well as two cell phones and three pages of printed short messages from them.
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Chief negotiator Masoom Stanekzai on January 1 said the issue of targeted attacks on journalists is a serious matter and will be raised in the talks with the Taliban when they resume on January 5, reports Tolo News. “This is one of the serious issues
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Chief negotiator Masoom Stanekzai on January 1 said the issue of targeted attacks on journalists is a serious matter and will be raised in the talks with the Taliban when they resume on January 5, reports Tolo News. “This is one of the serious issues that we need to raise and follow,” Stanekzai said.
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Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian wrote on his Facebook on January 1 said that “terrorists” have recently changed their battling “approaches”, reports The Khaama Press. Arian noted that several bakers and street vendors have been arrested on su
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Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian wrote on his Facebook on January 1 said that “terrorists” have recently changed their battling “approaches”, reports The Khaama Press. Arian noted that several bakers and street vendors have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities and security officials thwarted some insurgency attacks.
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On January 1, unidentified gunmen assassinated a Police officer posted in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar city of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On January 1, unidentified gunmen assassinated a Police officer posted in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar city of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On January 1-2, Security Forces killed 48 Taliban militants, including eight Pakistanis, in Zheri, Panjwai and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On January 1-2, Security Forces killed 48 Taliban militants, including eight Pakistanis, in Zheri, Panjwai and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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January - 1 
Unidentified gunman killed, Bismillah Adil Aimaq head of Radio Sada-e-Ghor, in an attack in Dara-e-Taimoor village in the outskirts of Feroz Koh city in Ghor province on January 1, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed, Bismillah Adil Aimaq head of Radio Sada-e-Ghor, in an attack in Dara-e-Taimoor village in the outskirts of Feroz Koh city in Ghor province on January 1, reports Tolo News.
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January - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre - Prakash Singh Bhokta (45) and his wife - Premani Devi (30), were beaten to death allegedly by local villagers on January 2, after the Maoist shot dead a villager, identified as Vinod Singh (40),
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre - Prakash Singh Bhokta (45) and his wife - Premani Devi (30), were beaten to death allegedly by local villagers on January 2, after the Maoist shot dead a villager, identified as Vinod Singh (40), over a land dispute in Palamu District of Jharkhand, reports New Indian Express. “After Vinod Singh was shot dead by Maoist Prakash Singh Bhokta, angry family members and relatives snatched his weapon and beat him to death with batons and other traditional weapons,” said Palamu SP Sanjeev Kumar, adding that when his wife Premani Devi intervened, she was also attacked and killed.
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January - 2 
A suspected cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Singh, was arrested from Kosamba, around 48 kilometres from Surat city in Surat District of Gujarat on January 2, reports Times of India. Guddu Singh, who was livi
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A suspected cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Singh, was arrested from Kosamba, around 48 kilometres from Surat city in Surat District of Gujarat on January 2, reports Times of India. Guddu Singh, who was living in Kosamba for the past 10 years, was wanted in Jharkhand for several offences. He was arrested in a joint operation by Jharkhand Police and local forces.Guddu was staying with his family and had changed his identity to avoid being arrested, said Police adding that he is wanted in six cases, including murder, kidnapping and attempt to murder, offences related to the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act, all dating back to 2011 and 2013.
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According to a January 2, 2021 report by Orissapost, even though the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion in Odisha is gradually tumbling down due tointensive operations against the rebels by Odisha Police along with other Security Fo
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According to a January 2, 2021 report by Orissapost, even though the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion in Odisha is gradually tumbling down due tointensive operations against the rebels by Odisha Police along with other Security Forces (SFs) for the lastfew years, the use of sophisticated weapons by the rebels is a major concern. The Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) are failing to regain their foothold in many parts of the Stateowing to several factors including better coordination among the SFsand stiff resistance from the gullible tribals.However, the recovery of some advanced weapons from the Maoist hideouts has emerged amajor cause of concern for the SFs. According to data revealed by Odisha Police, in 2020, the Police recovered 61 ImprovisedExplosive Devices (IEDs) and 60 guns. As many as 26 sophisticated guns including LMG – 1,AK-47– 1, INSAS – 8, SLR – 7, Sten – 3,Carbin – 1, 303 – 3, 9mm – 2 and CM – 34 from the Maoists which is highest till now.
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January - 2 
According to Police, around 100 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra have sneaked into Madhya Pradesh over the past few months to expand their base, reports NDTV on January 3. This has prompted the
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According to Police, around 100 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra have sneaked into Madhya Pradesh over the past few months to expand their base, reports NDTV on January 3. This has prompted the State government to seek deployment of six companies of Paramilitary Forces in the rebel-hit areas of the State. These Security Forces (SFs) are likely to be deployed soon in Balaghat and tribal-dominated Mandla Districts, where the Maoists have entered.
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January - 2 
Police arrested two cadres of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group ofCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman along with levy and other documents in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 2, reports Uni
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Police arrested two cadres of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group ofCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman along with levy and other documents in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 2, reports United News of India. The duo was identified as Kamlesh Yadav and Priyanka Devi alias Sushma Devi, wifeof TSPC ‘commander’ Rakesh Ganjhu. A sum of INR 24,300 collected as a levy, bank passbook, ATM card, Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] literature,notebook, branded watch and Nepali Currency have been recovered from their possession.
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Terrorism affected 161 Police Districts across the country, especially Maoist-hit states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, terror-hit Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and other Northeastern states in 2019, according to inputs submitted to Union Ministry of H
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Terrorism affected 161 Police Districts across the country, especially Maoist-hit states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, terror-hit Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and other Northeastern states in 2019, according to inputs submitted to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) by Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) organisation in its Data on Police Organisations-2019, punjabnewsexpress.com reports on January 3. However, there was a slight fall in the number of terrorism or extremism affected districts in the country in 2019 compared to 174 in 2018, the UMHA's focus is to reduce the number at its maximum level in 2021. Jharkhand was on the top where 22 districts were affected by terrorist or extremist problem in 2019 followed by Bihar (17); Assam and Manipur (with 16 each); Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir (with 15 each); Chhattisgarh (14); Nagaland (11); Telangana (8); Andhra Pradesh (6); five each in Kerala and West Bengal; three each in Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh; and Madhya Pradesh (2). A graph mentioned in the report shows that the number of police districts affected in 2011 was 188, which went down in 2012 affecting only 176 districts, then another round of fall in 2013 affecting 173 districts, and 170 in 2014. With a slight jump of 172 districts in 2015, the number went up to 181 in 2016 and maintained its earlier top position with 188 terrorism affected districts in 2017 -- the third year of the reign of the Narendra Modi-led government.
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January - 2 
Three militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from general area New Thewati in Phek District of Nagaland on January 2, reports Morung Express. Myanmar currency of 13,000 was recovered f
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Three militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from general area New Thewati in Phek District of Nagaland on January 2, reports Morung Express. Myanmar currency of 13,000 was recovered from the arrested trio.
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January - 2 
A security report for 2020 released by Pakistan institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) on January 2, said while the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliates continued to regroup in erstwhile FATA, Sindhi and Baloch insurgent groups have a
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A security report for 2020 released by Pakistan institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) on January 2, said while the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliates continued to regroup in erstwhile FATA, Sindhi and Baloch insurgent groups have also intensified attacks, reports Dawn. The report stated that though terrorism was no longer an epidemic in Pakistan, the country faced a more severe challenge of religious extremism. “There is also little evidence to suggest that National Action Plan has been successful in countering these and the related challenges,” the report added. The TTP and its affiliates remained the major actors of instability in Pakistan in the year 2020 which perpetrated a combined total of 67 terrorist attacks or about 46 per cent of the total reported attacks in 2020, mainly in erstwhile FATA. “The TTP also successfully brought its few breakaway factions and some other militant groups and commanders into its fold. Another religiously-inspired militant group, the Islamic State, perpetrated two major attacks in 2020 in Quetta and Peshawar.” While six Baloch insurgent groups were found active in Balochistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) were the two major groups which carried out 24 attacks out of the total 34 perpetrated by the Baloch insurgents. Meanwhile, Sindhi nationalist groups perpetrated 10 terrorist attacks in Sindh, including eight by Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the suspected masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (26/11), was arrested by Pakistani authorities on January 2, on charges of involvement in terror financing, almost five years a
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the suspected masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (26/11), was arrested by Pakistani authorities on January 2, on charges of involvement in terror financing, almost five years after he was freed on bail, reports Hindustan Times. Lakhvi’s whereabouts had not been known since he was released on bail from a jail in Rawalpindi in April 2015. However, it was widely believed that he had continued playing a key role in directing the activities of the LeT even while he was in prison after being arrested in the aftermath of the Mumbai carnage. A spokesperson for the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan’s Punjab province said in a statement that Lakhvi was arrested on charges of terrorism financing during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the department. “Today, on 2 January 2021, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi was arrested in a case of terrorism financing registered by the CTD Punjab in Police Station CTD Lahore,” the spokesperson said. “He is accused of running a dispensary [and] using funds collected for terrorism financing. He [and] others also collected funds from this dispensary and used these funds for further terrorism financing. He also used these funds for personal expenses,” the spokesperson added.
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January - 2 
The faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 2 announced its second phase of nationwide protests against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. The
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The faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 2 announced its second phase of nationwide protests against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. The faction will submit a memorandum to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 8 through all 77 District Administration offices demanding apology from him for dissolving the HoR, and restoration of the HoR. It would read out the constitutional provisions on the streets and interpret those provisions on January 10. On January 12, the rival faction will distribute pamphlets to households and erect red flags against the dissolution of the Lower House and on January 18, it will organise protest programmes in all local levels. On January 29, the Dahal-Nepal faction will organise protest programmes in five provinces — Province-1, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. The faction said it would organise protests in Province 2 on January 30. On February 4, the faction will bring out torch rallies in all wards of the local levels. It will organise a protest rally and a mass gathering on February 5 in Kathmandu valley.
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January - 2 
Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), a specialized wing of Bangladesh Police, arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dadra village in Joypurhat District of Rajshahi Division on January 2, reports UNB. The arrestee
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Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), a specialized wing of Bangladesh Police, arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dadra village in Joypurhat District of Rajshahi Division on January 2, reports UNB. The arrestee is Mohamad Mujibur Rahman (48). One mobile phone set and a large quantity of documents related to militancy, extremism books and booklets were recovered from his possession.
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On December 2, Taliban militants, in a clash, killed four members of the Public Uprising Forces, including their ‘commander’, in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.Local officials said that the Taliban suffered “heavy casualt
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On December 2, Taliban militants, in a clash, killed four members of the Public Uprising Forces, including their ‘commander’, in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.Local officials said that the Taliban suffered “heavy casualties” in the clashes.
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Abdul Sami Popalzai, head of the counter-narcotics department of the Ministry of Interior on January 2 said that the Militant groups such as Taliban, al Qaeda and Daesh "are the main backers of drug trafficking" in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. The
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Abdul Sami Popalzai, head of the counter-narcotics department of the Ministry of Interior on January 2 said that the Militant groups such as Taliban, al Qaeda and Daesh "are the main backers of drug trafficking" in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. The MoI said the Provinces such as Helmand, Nimroz, Farah and Badakhshan where the Taliban has more influence, poppy cultivation and drug processing "have been on the rise" compared to other places. “Three main groups including Al Qaeda, Daesh and the Taliban are the main networks in Afghanistan that are supporting (drug) trafficking in the country,” said Abdul Sami Popalzai, head of the counter-narcotics department of Ministry of Interior Affairs. However, Taliban rejected their involvement in the illegal drug trade, saying they are not in a position to prevent drug smuggling in areas under their influence. “We basically control rural areas where there is agriculture. The people cultivate everything there... We cannot prevent them because we do not have an alternative for them. Therefore, we cannot go against them because we are in a war situation,” said a Taliban spokesman.
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January - 2 
Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban were killed in the Terin-Kot district of Uruzgan Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press.
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Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban were killed in the Terin-Kot district of Uruzgan Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press.
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On December 2, Seven Taliban militants including Taliban’s ‘district governor’ for Faryab Province Mullah Nazem were killed when their own explosives were detonated in Dawlat Abad District of Faryab Province, reports Tolo News.
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On December 2, Seven Taliban militants including Taliban’s ‘district governor’ for Faryab Province Mullah Nazem were killed when their own explosives were detonated in Dawlat Abad District of Faryab Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 2, Afghan Air Force killed six Taliban militants including ‘governor’ for Sangeen District, Mullah Shafiullah aka Mawlawi Nazim, in the suburbs of Sangeen District bazaar in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 2, Afghan Air Force killed six Taliban militants including ‘governor’ for Sangeen District, Mullah Shafiullah aka Mawlawi Nazim, in the suburbs of Sangeen District bazaar in Sangeen District of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Supreme Court has sentenced Mohammad Adil to death after he was found guilty of masterminding the Kabul University attack, reports Bakhtar Newson January 3. According to the Interior Ministry, five other collaborators of the attack were sentenced to
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Supreme Court has sentenced Mohammad Adil to death after he was found guilty of masterminding the Kabul University attack, reports Bakhtar Newson January 3. According to the Interior Ministry, five other collaborators of the attack were sentenced to various jail terms after being found guilty of charges of treason, transfer of explosive materials and cooperating with Islamic State.On November 2, at least 22 people were killed and over 40 wounded after two gunmen attacked Kabul University.
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January - 2 
The Ministry of Defense, in a statement, said that eight Taliban militants were killed during Afghan National Army’s reciprocal attack in the Bati-Kot district of Nangarhar Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press.
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The Ministry of Defense, in a statement, said that eight Taliban militants were killed during Afghan National Army’s reciprocal attack in the Bati-Kot district of Nangarhar Province on January 2, reports The Khaama Press.
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January - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Somlu Kashyap (40), wanted for attacks on Security Forces (SFs) was arrested from a forest near Kokodipara village under Mirtoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattis
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Somlu Kashyap (40), wanted for attacks on Security Forces (SFs) was arrested from a forest near Kokodipara village under Mirtoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 3, reports The Pioneer. Kashyap headed the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS), a frontal wing of the Maoists, and was involved in six incidents including the killing of two SFs near Cherli village in 2017 and an Assistant Constable in 2018.
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January - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Punem Binda (48), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested from Marudbaka village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 3, repo
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Punem Binda (48), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested from Marudbaka village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 3, reports The Pioneer. Binda was head of the ‘Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS)’, a front outfit of CPI-Maoist, and was involved in six incidents between 2006 and 2018 including attacks on Police teams, kidnapping of civilians, loot and damage to public property.
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January - 3 
In a counter-terrorism measure in Punjab, the State Police have decided to recruit specialised de-radicalisation counsellors in the backdrop of radicalisation of youth for pro-Khalistan activities via social media, reports The Tribune on January 4. 3
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In a counter-terrorism measure in Punjab, the State Police have decided to recruit specialised de-radicalisation counsellors in the backdrop of radicalisation of youth for pro-Khalistan activities via social media, reports The Tribune on January 4. 30 de-radicalisation counsellors and 82 assistants will be recruited soon with the job to bring back youth into the mainstream after they were allegedly brainwashed by terror agencies, including Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), said Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta. According to the Police records, nearly 70 terror modules had been busted in the past few years in which more than 300 youth were arrested. Most of them were radicalised for pro-Khalistan activities through social media.
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January - 3 
On January 3, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered near Nungnag village under Nungba sub division in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. Recoveries like the arms and war-like stores were later handed over to Imphal Wes
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On January 3, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered near Nungnag village under Nungba sub division in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. Recoveries like the arms and war-like stores were later handed over to Imphal West Police station for further investigations.
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January - 3 
On January 3, another militant of NLFT-BM was arrested from Chawmanu of Dhalai District in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee identified as Berajoy Tripura was involved in several extortion cases. Cash money of INR 25,000 was recovered from
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On January 3, another militant of NLFT-BM was arrested from Chawmanu of Dhalai District in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee identified as Berajoy Tripura was involved in several extortion cases. Cash money of INR 25,000 was recovered from him.
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January - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar tehsil(revenue unit) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. This was the third round of re
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar tehsil(revenue unit) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. This was the third round of recovery of arms and ammunition in the District following the busting of a three-member module of Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF).Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Ramesh Angral said, the fresh recovery has been made during a search and cordon operation from Dabbi village along the LoC in Balakote sector of Mendhar.The recovery includes one pistol, three magazines, 35 bullets and five hand grenades, he said.Three militant associates were arrested in Balakote area on December 27 and six hand grenades were recovered from them. Earlier, SATP had reported, Poonch Police and Army foiled a major plot by the militants to trigger communal tension in Poonch District of J&K in India on December 27, with arrest of three militants of newly floated JK Ghaznavi Force in Mendhar area who were planning to target religious places of minorities starting with famous temple of Ari.
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January - 3 
The Pakistan Army violated CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing and intense mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence
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The Pakistan Army violated CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing and intense mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, the firing and shelling from across the border in Mendhar sector started at 4.15 pm [IST], prompting a befitting retaliation by the Indian army. However, there was no report of any damage on the Indian side.
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January - 3 
Islamic State (IS) militants killed 11 coal miners belonging to Shia Hazara communities by slitting their throats and injured four others in Machh area of Kachi District in Baluchistan Province on January 3, reports Dawn. Earlier SATP reported the in
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Islamic State (IS) militants killed 11 coal miners belonging to Shia Hazara communities by slitting their throats and injured four others in Machh area of Kachi District in Baluchistan Province on January 3, reports Dawn. Earlier SATP reported the incident on January 3.
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January - 3 
On January 3 (today), unidentified militants killed 11 coal miners and injure four others in Mach area of Kachi District in Baluchistan Province, reports Dunyanews.tv.
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On January 3 (today), unidentified militants killed 11 coal miners and injure four others in Mach area of Kachi District in Baluchistan Province, reports Dunyanews.tv.
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January - 3 
Security Forces have recovered explosives, bomb, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making gadgets, Daesh posters and other weapons in ArakhiKillay in Orakzai District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) official sources said on January 3, reports thenews.com.
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Security Forces have recovered explosives, bomb, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making gadgets, Daesh posters and other weapons in ArakhiKillay in Orakzai District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) official sources said on January 3, reports thenews.com.pk. The sources added that the seized explosives and weapons included 854-kilogram explosives, 436 cartridges of different bores, 344 detonators, a 100-metre safety fuse cord, 87 metres prima cord, two-metre IED wire, nine hand-grenades, six remote sets, five landmines, two wireless sets, one SMG machine and 13 pamphlets attributed to Daesh.
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January - 3 
Ruling out any possibility of the revival of Parliament, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 3 said that the midterm elections will take place on the stipulated dates, reports Republica. Oli said "Elections will take place on the scheduled dates.
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Ruling out any possibility of the revival of Parliament, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 3 said that the midterm elections will take place on the stipulated dates, reports Republica. Oli said "Elections will take place on the scheduled dates. There should not be any confusion on this. The country cannot remain in standstill; it will obviously go for elections." The Government has decided that the midterm elections will be held on April 30 and May 10, 2021.
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January - 3 
A study, “The Symbiotic Relationship between Media and Terrorism,” presented at a webinar on January 3 revealed that media unknowingly propagates militancy, reports Dhaka Tribune. It observed that militant outfits tend to use the media tactically to
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A study, “The Symbiotic Relationship between Media and Terrorism,” presented at a webinar on January 3 revealed that media unknowingly propagates militancy, reports Dhaka Tribune. It observed that militant outfits tend to use the media tactically to spread their messages and the media sometimes serve the purpose unknowingly by simply publishing news of militancy through exaggerating details. It further observed that newspapers are committed to publishing the truth but sometimes violate the principles of journalism by publishing ‘thrilling’ news or engaging in unhealthy competition. Moreover, the media’s attempt to dramatize, use of detailed description of events, and unwanted adjectives to stir up readers’ feelings, and fabricated or speculative interpretations of premature news have harmed society and moved readers, leading them to a different direction, according to the study. Dhaka University Mass Communication and Journalism Associate Professor Shabnam Azim presented the study on the first day of a three-day webinar that began on January 3.
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January - 3 
Former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader turned politician Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman, the leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF), speaking at a media briefing held in Kilinochchi on January 3 said that whil
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Former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader turned politician Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman, the leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF), speaking at a media briefing held in Kilinochchi on January 3 said that while many LTTE leaders and other members of the LTTE were released under a general amnesty, all other Tamil political prisoners should also be released under a general amnesty, reports Colombo Page. “I am of the view that all Tamil political prisoners must be released. At the end of the war, the then President and current Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa took a valuable decision to release all LTTE leaders, in accordance with a general amnesty. A group of members have been released. At present there are very few people to be released and they too should be released. In fact, their lives are very painful. These political prisoners really belong to the category of ordinary people, they were not directly involved in the war. We are concerned about their release. The government should also answer the issue of missing persons. The government should answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the issue of missing persons so that the relatives of the disappeared will have the opportunity to perform the remaining duties,” Muralitharan said.
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January - 3 
On January 3, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States special envoy to the Afghanistan peace process arrived in Doha emphasized and encouraged both parties to reach an agreement on a political settlement and an immediate ceasefire or signific
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On January 3, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States special envoy to the Afghanistan peace process arrived in Doha emphasized and encouraged both parties to reach an agreement on a political settlement and an immediate ceasefire or significant reduction in violence as the next round of talks resume the next day as per the announced schedule, reports The Khaama Press.
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January - 3 
Afghan Ministry of Defense said that at least 38 Taliban insurgents were killed in Arghandab and Zherai districts of southern Kandahar Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press.
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Afghan Ministry of Defense said that at least 38 Taliban insurgents were killed in Arghandab and Zherai districts of southern Kandahar Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press.
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January - 3 
On January 3, five people were killed and two more were wounded in an Improvised Explosive device explosion attached to the vehicle carrying the head of the ulema council in Sayyad market in Kapisa province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 3, five people were killed and two more were wounded in an Improvised Explosive device explosion attached to the vehicle carrying the head of the ulema council in Sayyad market in Kapisa province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 3 
On January 3, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Abdullah Abdullah reiterated his and the nation’s full support to the Afghan republic negotiating team, reports The Khaama Press. Dr. Abdullah in a series of tweets sai
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On January 3, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Abdullah Abdullah reiterated his and the nation’s full support to the Afghan republic negotiating team, reports The Khaama Press. Dr. Abdullah in a series of tweets said, “This evening the Leadership Committee of the HCNR in a joint meeting with the Islamic Republic’s Negotiation Team discussed the latest developments in the peace process, & provided a clear guideline for the team for the next round of the peace talks.” Dr Abdullah also thanked the international community for supporting the peace process; he added “We are looking for a successful second round”.
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January - 3 
Six Afghan National Army (ANA) personals were killed in an ‘insider attack’ by a Taliban ‘infiltrator’ in a security outpost in the Tawhid Abad area of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah
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Six Afghan National Army (ANA) personals were killed in an ‘insider attack’ by a Taliban ‘infiltrator’ in a security outpost in the Tawhid Abad area of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed its role in the incident, however, claimed that Seven ANA soldiers were killed and one was captured. The ANA personals were poisoned.
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January - 4 
Four militants of Al Badr outfit were killed and three others injured as troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tarkundi village in Manjakote sector in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, Daily Excels
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Four militants of Al Badr outfit were killed and three others injured as troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tarkundi village in Manjakote sector in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, Daily Excelsior on January 5. Delayed reports said the intrusion bid was foiled on December 30 but details about killing of militants and Pakistan army personnel were received last night (January 4) after bodies were detected lying on the LoC as weather cleared after few days of rains and light snowfall.Intercepts revealed that a Pakistan army trooper was also killed in the exchange of firing while two militants managed to escape back in injured condition.
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January - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a Pakistani national, Identified as Gulam Dastari (23), who strayed into the Indian territory in the Jalalabad area of International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on January 4, reports T
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a Pakistani national, Identified as Gulam Dastari (23), who strayed into the Indian territory in the Jalalabad area of International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab on January 4, reports The Tribune. Dastari, a resident of Okara District in Pakistan, crossed over from the Chack Khiva border outpost area.
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January - 4 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘senior leader’and three ‘militia members’ surrendered in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on January 4, reports The Hindu. They have been identified as - Korra Seetha alia
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘senior leader’and three ‘militia members’ surrendered in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on January 4, reports The Hindu. They have been identified as - Korra Seetha alias Swarna alias Shallu (25), Pangi Musirialias Chittibabu (36),Korra Venkata Rao (37) and Pangi Gopal Rao alias Gopal (55). Among them, Swarna was the senior leader and ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of Maoist’s ‘Pedabayalu Area Committee’. She was involved in nine murder cases, one landmine blast, six exchanges of fire, two ambushes, one arson, one famine raid and one praja court (Kangaroo court).Whereas one of the three militia members’ - Chittibabu was the ‘commander’ of the armed militia of the party in the area. He was involved in over seven offences, including burning of earthmoving equipment and destroying government properties.
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India began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 4, with the stated objective of raising its voice against terrorism, speaking for the developing world and bringing “human-centric inclusive solutions” to mat
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India began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 4, with the stated objective of raising its voice against terrorism, speaking for the developing world and bringing “human-centric inclusive solutions” to matters of global peace and security, reports Hindustan Times. “We will use our tenure to bring human-centric and inclusive solutions to matters of international peace and security. India will be a voice for the developing world,” said TS Tirumurti, the Indian Permanent Representative to the UN, after brief ceremony. “We will not shy away from raising our voice against the common enemies of humanity like terrorism,” he added. India will also use the term to focus on peacekeeping, peace building, maritime security, women and youth, especially in conflict situations, and technology with a human face, will receive our attention while on the Council, he added.
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On January 4, 12 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested with fake Aadhaar cards from Agartala Airport in West Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrested Bangladeshis had confessed to entering India illegally from Bangladesh via the
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On January 4, 12 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested with fake Aadhaar cards from Agartala Airport in West Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrested Bangladeshis had confessed to entering India illegally from Bangladesh via the Tripura border and collecting fake Aadhaar cards from some people in Sonamura subdivision. A search operation has been launched to bust the Aadhaar card racket.
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On January 4, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested two different locations under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Grisup Phukan, Dh
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On January 4, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested two different locations under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Grisup Phukan, Dhanya Saikia and Bijoy Dubey were arrested along with two pistols, 14 rounds of live ammunition, cash worth Rs 23 thousand and two mobile phones. According to local sources in Bordumsa, the arrested ULFA-Independent linkmen had been issuing extortion notices to shopkeepers and business establishments.
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January - 4 
Two sympathisers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madakam Kesa and Karatam Srinu,were arrested from R. Kothagudem village at Cherla Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on Jan
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Two sympathisers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madakam Kesa and Karatam Srinu,were arrested from R. Kothagudem village at Cherla Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on January 4, reports United News of India. The duo was arrested when they were taking uniform clothes and medicines to theMaoists.They were working as Maoist’s ‘village committee members’ for the past two years and were engaged in supplying essential commodities, organising meetings and keeping awatch on Police movement.
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January - 4 
A suspected militant, identified as Luqman Khan (32) who had been missing since last one year was found dead near Sawan Mor off the Northern Bypass in outskirts of Karachi on January 4, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the deceased had been mis
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A suspected militant, identified as Luqman Khan (32) who had been missing since last one year was found dead near Sawan Mor off the Northern Bypass in outskirts of Karachi on January 4, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the deceased had been missing since 2019 from Pirabad area of Orangi Town, Karachi. The family had lodged his missing/kidnapping report at Pirabad Police Station in the same year.The police sources said that the deceased originally belonged to Swat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). They revealed that the missing man had reportedly links with militants in Swat.
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January - 4 
Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) got eight new Police Stations in 2020 in addition to two old Police Stations and also established an investigation wing in the year, thenews.com.pk reports on January 5. According to an annual report release
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Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) got eight new Police Stations in 2020 in addition to two old Police Stations and also established an investigation wing in the year, thenews.com.pk reports on January 5. According to an annual report released from the office of District Police Officer Shahzada Kaukab Farooq, the year 2020 also saw the establishment of an investigation wing and posting of an SP investigation to improve the investigation of cases in the tribal district. The report said the Police in Bajaur District have seized more weapons and narcotics in the year 2020, compared to 2019. It said 35 suspected smugglers were arrested and 41kg charas, 51kg opium and more than 500 grams seized during the year. Also, 24 SMGs, 24 pistols, 7 rifles, 194 dynamite, 9kg explosive material, hand grenades and other weapons and ammunition were recovered during the year.
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January - 4 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 4 held its Standing Committee meeting and decided that the task force formed under Nepal would complete the ‘NCP unification’, reports The Himalayan Times. The St
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 4 held its Standing Committee meeting and decided that the task force formed under Nepal would complete the ‘NCP unification’, reports The Himalayan Times. The Standing Committee meeting also decided to form struggle committees at the province, district, and local levels to intensify the stir against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR).
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January - 4 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Secretariat member and Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, who is close to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, addressing a meet organized in Bharatpur, Chitwan on January 4 said that they were working to purge some unruly and disg
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Secretariat member and Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, who is close to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, addressing a meet organized in Bharatpur, Chitwan on January 4 said that they were working to purge some unruly and disgruntled forces of the party, reports The Himalayan Times. Thapa slammed Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal and charged that they were promoting factionalism inside the party. “While we are working to make a healthy party, Dahal and Nepal are making a small group,” Thapa added.
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January - 4 
Police arrested two cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in Kalikot District of Province No. 6 on January 4, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested have been identified as Durga Raj Bohara (36) and Pa
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Police arrested two cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in Kalikot District of Province No. 6 on January 4, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested have been identified as Durga Raj Bohara (36) and Padam Bahadur Pun (32). A gun, a pressure cooker, 24 units of detonators, nine units of sockets, one kilogram of sulphur, half a kilogram of soda were recovered from them.
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January - 4 
The Election Commission (EC) has amended its rules to formalize the split in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), reports The Himalayan Times on January 5. Earlier rules didn’t allow the poll panel to recognize a split in a party after announcemen
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The Election Commission (EC) has amended its rules to formalize the split in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), reports The Himalayan Times on January 5. Earlier rules didn’t allow the poll panel to recognize a split in a party after announcement of General Elections. After amending its rules, the EC can now decide which faction of the NCP is authentic and which should register with the poll panel under a new name. Spokesperson for the EC Raj Kumar Shrestha said the amendment meant that the EC could hear claims and counter claims of parties’ factions about who should use the original party’s name, flag, and election symbol during the election. According to Shrestha, previous rules prohibited the EC from recognizing a splinter group as a new party even after it submitted signatures of 40 per cent of Central Committee members and the Parliamentary Party.
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The Supreme Court on January 4 issued a show cause notice to the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers seeking an explanation on the recent expansion of the cabinet, reports The Himalayan Times. The apex court asked the Government
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The Supreme Court on January 4 issued a show cause notice to the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers seeking an explanation on the recent expansion of the cabinet, reports The Himalayan Times. The apex court asked the Government to furnish its reasons for inducting new Ministers to the cabinet even after the dissolution of House of Representatives. A single bench of Justice Anil Kumar Sinha issued the order and scheduled the next hearing on January 12. On December 25, 2020, five days after recommending dissolution of House of Representatives, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had inducted new members into his cabinet.
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January - 4 
On January 4, a Taliban ‘commander’ was killed and two others were injured, in an airstrike, in Taj Beigi area of Sayedabad District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 4, a Taliban ‘commander’ was killed and two others were injured, in an airstrike, in Taj Beigi area of Sayedabad District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces killed 45 Taliban militants in Zheri and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 4-5, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces killed 45 Taliban militants in Zheri and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 4-5, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 4 
Eight police officers were killed, in an insider attack, in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on January 4, reports The Khaama Press.
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Eight police officers were killed, in an insider attack, in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on January 4, reports The Khaama Press.
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January - 4 
On January 4, President Ashraf Ghani reiterated that there will be no compromise on security and the defense forces in the peace negotiations and that the troops have given the "highest sacrifice" in the last six years, reports Tolo News. Peace negot
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On January 4, President Ashraf Ghani reiterated that there will be no compromise on security and the defense forces in the peace negotiations and that the troops have given the "highest sacrifice" in the last six years, reports Tolo News. Peace negotiations will resume today in Doha the capital of Qatar.
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January - 4 
Two policemen were killed in a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the PD4 Sabzi market area of Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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Two policemen were killed in a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the PD4 Sabzi market area of Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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January - 5 
A militant belonging to People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Langthabal village in Thoubal District of Manipur on January 5, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A militant belonging to People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Langthabal village in Thoubal District of Manipur on January 5, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 5 
A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action(CoBRA) neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forests of Itwar-Lendravi
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A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action(CoBRA) neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forests of Itwar-Lendravillage in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 5, reports The Pioneer. The SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition including a rifle, a wireless set, a detonator, a tiffin bomb, Maoist uniform, a bag, crackers, items of daily use materials and banned literature from the camp.
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January - 5 
An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forested area of Hirmagunda village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 5,
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An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forested area of Hirmagunda village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 5, reports Outlook. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite unit CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and the District Force was out on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the area when a group of armed rebels opened fire, prompting the SFs to retaliate. While no casualties were reported in the gun-battle, the SFs recovered a single-barrel muzzle loading (SBML) gun, a couple of bows and arrows and a cache of materials of daily use from the spot.
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January - 5 
An Indian intelligence report alerted the security establishment about Al Qaeda fighters from India and Bangladesh getting ready to carry out strikes, India Today reports on January 6. The report said that around 130 Al Qaeda leaders could carry out
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An Indian intelligence report alerted the security establishment about Al Qaeda fighters from India and Bangladesh getting ready to carry out strikes, India Today reports on January 6. The report said that around 130 Al Qaeda leaders could carry out coordinated attacks along with the Haqqani Network in the Af-Pak region. "Approximately 130 Al-Qaeda fighters belonging to India and Bangladesh have graduated after training from Al-Qaeda's military centre located at Miranshah in North Waziristan, Pakistan on October 30. The graduates are likely to be shifted to [Afghanistan’s] Khost, Paktia, Pakitka, Kunar, Logar, Nuristan and Kabul provinces to carry out coordinated attacks along with Haqqani Network fighters," the report said.
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January - 5 
Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the money laundering probe against the Popular Front of India (PFI), on January 5, alleged the Kerala-based outfit had raised substantial funds to organise terrorist training camps in Kerala, reports The New Indi
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Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the money laundering probe against the Popular Front of India (PFI), on January 5, alleged the Kerala-based outfit had raised substantial funds to organise terrorist training camps in Kerala, reports The New Indian Express. The ED said this in a statement filed in a Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases here, opposing the bail plea filed by PFI's student wing leader K A Rauf Sharif, arrested in connection with the money laundering probe. "Since PFI has raised substantial funds to organise terrorist training camps, its related activities and to disturb communal harmony...during the course of investigation, details of numerous bank accounts of PFI and related entities were obtained and their bank statements were analysed," the ED said. "Statements of various functionaries of PFI and related entities were also recorded during the course of investigation," it said. Opposing the bail plea of Sharif, the ED alleged that the foreign remittances received by Sharif were of a highly suspicious nature and appear to have been routed to his account disguised as payments related to international trade.
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January - 5 
National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing a gold smuggling racket uncovered in Kerala in July, on January 5, filed the first charge-sheet in a special court in Kochi, Kerala, reports Hindustan Times. The charge-sheet named Sandip Nair, wh
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National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing a gold smuggling racket uncovered in Kerala in July, on January 5, filed the first charge-sheet in a special court in Kochi, Kerala, reports Hindustan Times. The charge-sheet named Sandip Nair, who was arrested along with main accused Swapna Suresh from a Bengaluru hideout in July, 2020, as approver.The agency filed the first charge-sheet at a time when some suspects had been planning to move the courts for bail after spending six months in judicial custody. 20 persons have been named in the charge-sheet and they have been booked under sections 16,17, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), NIA said in a statement.The gold smuggling racket was uncovered with the discovery of a consignment in July, 2020 addressed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) consulate in Thiruvananthapuram. Customs officers seized 30 kg gold from the diplomatic consignment.
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January - 5 
On January 5, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. On the same day, a Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) militant was arrested from Imphal West District in Manipur.
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On January 5, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. On the same day, a Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) militant was arrested from Imphal West District in Manipur.
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January - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Vinod Madavi (25), on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’at Kothi Tola village in Bhamragad tehsil(revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on Janu
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Vinod Madavi (25), on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’at Kothi Tola village in Bhamragad tehsil(revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 5, reports The Pioneer. The cadres barged into Vinod’s house and forcibly took him away to a forested area and hacked him to death.
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January - 5 
The Pakistan Army leadership on January 5, vowed that terrorists and their abettors would be “defeated at all costs”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement, reports Daily Times. At the 238th Corps Commanders’ Conference, chai
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The Pakistan Army leadership on January 5, vowed that terrorists and their abettors would be “defeated at all costs”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement, reports Daily Times. At the 238th Corps Commanders’ Conference, chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the army leadership reviewed the security situation in the country and the region with a “special focus on the situation along the borders, internal security and other professional matters of the army”. It also discussed the “on-going security situation along the Line of Control, Working Boundary and eastern border”, the ISPR said.
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January - 5 
Police on January 5 arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No.3, reports Republica. Those arrested have been identified as Bhimsen Ghimi
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Police on January 5 arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No.3, reports Republica. Those arrested have been identified as Bhimsen Ghimire, Hari Bahadur Chand, and Birendra Shahi. Ghimire is Secretary of the party’s Kathmandu District Committee, Chanda and Shahi are cadres of the underground armed outfit.
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January - 5 
Second Vice President (VP) Mohammad Sarwar Danish on January 5, in a ceremony on the 17th anniversary of the ratification of Afghanistan’s Constitution, said that the Taliban’s opposition to the current Constitution of Afghanistan is meant to cause t
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Second Vice President (VP) Mohammad Sarwar Danish on January 5, in a ceremony on the 17th anniversary of the ratification of Afghanistan’s Constitution, said that the Taliban’s opposition to the current Constitution of Afghanistan is meant to cause the collapse of the system, reports Tolo News. In reference to the rumours about the establishment of an interim Government as part of the peace process, Danish said that such move was aimed to cause the collapse of the political system of Afghanistan. He said that an interim government does not mean the transfer of power from one man to another, but it is aimed at causing the collapse of the three pillars of the system.
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January - 5 
Security Forces, in the last week, arrested 10 militants, including three Islamic State (IS) and seven Taliban, during operations, Kunar and a number of Districts in Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 6.
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Security Forces, in the last week, arrested 10 militants, including three Islamic State (IS) and seven Taliban, during operations, Kunar and a number of Districts in Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 6.
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January - 6 
A militant belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was arrested from Raisabari in Dhalai District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now on January 7. The militant identified as Hiranmoy Tripura was remanded to judicial custody till Janua
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A militant belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was arrested from Raisabari in Dhalai District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now on January 7. The militant identified as Hiranmoy Tripura was remanded to judicial custody till January 22 in connection with the extortion calls made to several people over the past few days.
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January - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an absconding accused, Shihabudeenalias Khalid (39) in connection with the killing of police sub-inspector Wilson from an undisclosed location, oneindia.com reports on January 7. He is a resident of Ch
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an absconding accused, Shihabudeenalias Khalid (39) in connection with the killing of police sub-inspector Wilson from an undisclosed location, oneindia.com reports on January 7. He is a resident of Chennai. The NIA said that the case pertains to the killing of special sub-inspector Wilson on January 8 2020 by terrorists-Abdul Shameem and Thowfeek, while the officer was performing his duty at the check-post along Kaliyakkavilai Market Road in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu. The case was re-registered by the NIA on February 1, 2020 following which Shameem and Thowfeek were arrested. Islamic State (IS) linked operatives charged by NIA for murder of TN cop, Wilson Investigation found that Khaja Mohideen, Mahboob Pasha, Ejas Pasha, Jaffer Ali and Shihabudeen had hatched a conspiracy to carry out acts of terror. They were also in the process of procuring arms and ammunition to wage violent jihad, the NIA also said.
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January - 6 
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) arrested a person named AzizulHaqaliasAzizullah, 35, from Sant Kabir Nagar District in UP while conducting a series of raids across five districts of UP on January 6, reports New Indian Express. While workin
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Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) arrested a person named AzizulHaqaliasAzizullah, 35, from Sant Kabir Nagar District in UP while conducting a series of raids across five districts of UP on January 6, reports New Indian Express. While working on the inputs given by the national and international intelligence agencies, UP ATS arrested Azizullah in Kalilabad block of Sant Kabir Nagar. Azizullah, a Rohingya from Myanmar, had been staying in Sant Kabir Nagar for the last 19 years on fake documents. Moreover, raids were also conducted raids in Hyderabad, Mumbai and multiple locations across five districts including Basti in eastern UP and Aligarh in western Uttar Pradesh. The sources claimed that the ATS had also been looking to bust the terror funding network associated with Rohingyas in UP. During the interrogation, Azizullah disclosed that he had reached Indian border via Bangladesh in 2001. Posing himself as an orphan, Azizullah met one Inayatullah in Mumbai. Later, Inayatullah brought him to his father BadreAlam in Sant Kabir Nagar. Alam got Azizullah’s name registered for ration card. On the basis of which he was able to procure his Aadhar card and got the passports made, said the officer.
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January - 6 
A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier, Sepoy Fazal Wahid, died when terrorists from inside Afghanistan fired across the international border at a military checkpost in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Mohmand District on January 6, reports tribune.com.pk. Pakistan
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A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier, Sepoy Fazal Wahid, died when terrorists from inside Afghanistan fired across the international border at a military checkpost in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Mohmand District on January 6, reports tribune.com.pk. Pakistan has consistently been raising the issue with the Afghan authorities for effective border management on their side of the border to check the cross-border terrorist incidents.
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January - 6 
The All-Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), the student wing close to Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), took to the streets with lanterns in their hands demanding reinstatement of the lower ho
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The All-Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), the student wing close to Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), took to the streets with lanterns in their hands demanding reinstatement of the lower house of Parliament on January 6, reports Republica. The agitating students carried lanterns, giving a symbolic message that they could not find any Articles in the Constitution of Nepal that allows Prime Minister Oli to dissolve HoR. The rally was organized as the Supreme Court was conducting hearings on 13 different writ petitions filed against the move of Prime Minister Oli to dissolve the parliament.
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January - 6 
The lawyers, who filed separate writ petitions at Supreme Court challenging the decision of Prime Minister K P Oli to dissolve the lower house of Parliament, have demanded a full bench of the apex court in the course of the preliminary hearing on the
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The lawyers, who filed separate writ petitions at Supreme Court challenging the decision of Prime Minister K P Oli to dissolve the lower house of Parliament, have demanded a full bench of the apex court in the course of the preliminary hearing on the case on January 6, reports Republica. Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana had earlier formed a five-member constitutional bench under him. The bench includes Justices Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha, Tej Bahadur KC, Anil Kumar Sinha and Hari Krishna Karki. Arguing that the case deserves to be heard in the full bench as this is a politically highly significant issue for the country, the petitioners have demanded Chief Justice Rana to make an arrangement to forward the case to a full bench. As many as 13 writ petitions have been filed at the apex court challenging the decision of Oli to dissolve the parliament on December 20.
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January - 6 
Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara on January 6 said that Police had completed investigations into 32 suspects who were directly or indirectly involved in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks and eight files have been submitted to the Attorney
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Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara on January 6 said that Police had completed investigations into 32 suspects who were directly or indirectly involved in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks and eight files have been submitted to the Attorney General (AG) in order to file cases against them, reports Daily Mirror. He told Parliament that the AG would file cases against the suspects on charges of murder, vandalism and causing injuries after receiving the report of the Presidential Commission of Investigation on Easter Sunday Attacks. He said investigations are underway on another 246 suspects who are detaining or in remand prison in connection with offences of supplying weapons, training and instigating racism through Madrasas.
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On January 6, the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, referring to the recent rumours about the establishment of an interim government as an outcome of a peace process with the Taliban, said that the Afghan people do not support the dissolution of democr
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On January 6, the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, referring to the recent rumours about the establishment of an interim government as an outcome of a peace process with the Taliban, said that the Afghan people do not support the dissolution of democracy and that his main duty as president is to peacefully transfer the power to his successor according to the law, reports Tolo News. “This seat is not mine, this seat (presidency) belongs to the nation of Afghanistan, this system has dignity, you all voted for me,” said Ghani. "If someone comes and conducts a wrong thing, then it is the people who compensate and pay the price for his action--people have a significant importance to us like the air and the water, but the peace should be a dignified peace," said Ghani.
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January - 6 
Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) stated that on January 6 Security Forces (SFs) killed 53 Taliban militants in Arghandab and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. According to the statement, the Taliban militants were plan
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Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) stated that on January 6 Security Forces (SFs) killed 53 Taliban militants in Arghandab and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. According to the statement, the Taliban militants were planning to attack Afghan National Army (ANA) positions in the region before they were targeted by the Afghan SFs. Also, SFs recovered a large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 67 bombs were destroyed during these offensives.
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January - 6 
At least five civilians were killed and five more injured, in an air strike on a house in Lashkargah city, the provincial capital of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News on January 7.Provincial Governor Abdul Nabi Elham said that presently it is not c
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At least five civilians were killed and five more injured, in an air strike on a house in Lashkargah city, the provincial capital of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News on January 7.Provincial Governor Abdul Nabi Elham said that presently it is not confirmed whether the civilians were killed as a result of an air strike or a mortar attack by the armed opponents. “Up till now it is not clear for us whether it was caused as a result of an air strike or a mortar attack,” said Elham.
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January - 6 
First Vice President (VP), Amrullah Saleh on January 6 said that the “real fight” by Taliban is over power and not religion, reports The Khaama Press. According to First VP Saleh also said that Taliban have not yet replied to the question about their
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First Vice President (VP), Amrullah Saleh on January 6 said that the “real fight” by Taliban is over power and not religion, reports The Khaama Press. According to First VP Saleh also said that Taliban have not yet replied to the question about their definition of the Islamic system.
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January - 6 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on January 6, said that 2021 will be an important year for the alliance in terms of deciding its military presence in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “2021 also is a pivotal
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on January 6, said that 2021 will be an important year for the alliance in terms of deciding its military presence in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “2021 also is a pivotal year for NATO because we need to decide on our presence in Afghanistan,” said Stoltenberg. On the peace process, he said: “We welcome the peace talks that take place between Taliban and the government in Kabul…There are many challenges, and many uncertainties, but of course, the peace talks are the only path to peace, the only way forward to a peaceful negotiated solution”.
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January - 6 
On January 6, 2021, six Security Force troopers were killed in a Taliban attack on a security base in Band-e-Khan Abad District of Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 6, 2021, six Security Force troopers were killed in a Taliban attack on a security base in Band-e-Khan Abad District of Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 6 
On January 6, a civilian was killed in another incident of targeted killings in an undisclosed location in Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. The name of the slain pilot has not been released yet, nor the name of the killed civilian by
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On January 6, a civilian was killed in another incident of targeted killings in an undisclosed location in Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. The name of the slain pilot has not been released yet, nor the name of the killed civilian by authorities.
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January - 6 
On January 6, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) prevented a car bomb explosion in Tarinkot District of Uruzgan province, reports The Khaama Press. Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a tweet that the Taliban wanted to attack AN
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On January 6, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) prevented a car bomb explosion in Tarinkot District of Uruzgan province, reports The Khaama Press. Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a tweet that the Taliban wanted to attack ANDSF outposts in the district with an explosive-laden vehicle.
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January - 6 
On January 6, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Naeem said that the intra-Afghan talks resumed in Doha this evening and the working groups from both sides will start their work on the agenda of the talks on January 9, reports Tolo News.
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On January 6, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Naeem said that the intra-Afghan talks resumed in Doha this evening and the working groups from both sides will start their work on the agenda of the talks on January 9, reports Tolo News.
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January - 6 
On January 6, unidentified gunmen killed a security officer in the Directorate of Protection and Security under the Ministry of Interior, Arash Siyar,in Qala-e-Wahid area in PD13 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 6, unidentified gunmen killed a security officer in the Directorate of Protection and Security under the Ministry of Interior, Arash Siyar,in Qala-e-Wahid area in PD13 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 6 
On January 6, unidentified gunmen killed an Afghan Air Force (AAF) Pilot in PD5 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 6, unidentified gunmen killed an Afghan Air Force (AAF) Pilot in PD5 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 6 
Security Forces recovered two tonnes of explosives that entered Nangarhar from Pakistan, reports Bakhtar News. Two people were arrested in connection with the transfer of this consignment.
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Security Forces recovered two tonnes of explosives that entered Nangarhar from Pakistan, reports Bakhtar News. Two people were arrested in connection with the transfer of this consignment.
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January - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 7, conducted searches at six locations – five in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and one in Tarn Taran District of Punjab in connection with the investigation of a narco-terror module case
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 7, conducted searches at six locations – five in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and one in Tarn Taran District of Punjab in connection with the investigation of a narco-terror module case (RC 05/2020/ NIA/JMU) related to seizure of about 61 kilograms of heroin along with arms and ammunitions on September 20, 2020 at International Border (IB) at Arnia in Jammu District, says NIA. The officials recovered digital devices and other incriminating documents having financial details and accounts numbers during these searches. Originally registered at Arnia Police Station (Jammu), the case was re-registered by NIA on November 26, 2020 and taken up for investigation.The searches were conducted at the residences of six accused persons namely – Jasraj Singh, Sham Lal, Bishan Dass, Ajeet Kumar, Gurbaksh Singh and Gurpartap Singh. These accused persons were arrested for hatching a criminal conspiracy for carrying out anti-national and unlawful activities, and to help the terrorist organisations by collecting funds and channelizing the proceeds of drugs for furthering the activities of such terrorist organisations like Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Gurpratap Singh, r/o Tarn Taran District is the kingpin of this module. In the second week of September 2020, Gurpratap Singh had received 10 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan based handlers through his associates. The consignment in the case was also intended to be received by Gurpratap Singh to fund the activities of BKI in Punjab.
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January - 7 
14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials at Kirandul Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 7, reports The Times of India. They were di
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14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials at Kirandul Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 7, reports The Times of India. They were disappointed with the ‘hollow Maoist ideology’ and were encouraged by the ‘Lon Varratu’ (return to your home) campaign of the District Police. Among the surrendered cadres, Baman Midiami (35), ‘head’ of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) – a Maoist front, and ‘militia commander’ Raju Midiami (30) were carrying rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads, while others were active lower-rung cadres.
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January - 7 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested from general area Khasa in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on January 7, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested from general area Khasa in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on January 7, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 7 
India will chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council (UNSC) during its tenure as non-permanent member, thefederal.com reports on January 8. “I am happy to announce that India has b
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India will chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council (UNSC) during its tenure as non-permanent member, thefederal.com reports on January 8. “I am happy to announce that India has been asked to chair three important committees of the Security Council, which include the Taliban Sanctions Committee, Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Libyan Sanctions Committee, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said in a video message on January 7.
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January - 7 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here on January 7, sentenced a terror accused, Shahjahan Velluva Kandy, to seven years rigorous imprisonment with a INR 73,000 fine in connection with the Islamic State (IS) Kannur module case, reports siasat
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here on January 7, sentenced a terror accused, Shahjahan Velluva Kandy, to seven years rigorous imprisonment with a INR 73,000 fine in connection with the Islamic State (IS) Kannur module case, reports siasat.com. Hisoffences are punishable under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).In October 2016, Shahjahan, along with his family, had gone to Turkey via Malaysia with an intention to go to Syria to fight on behalf of IS. However, while crossing Turkey-Syria border, he, along with his family, were apprehended by the Turkish authorities and deported back to India on February 1, 2017.The official also said that in his desperation to serve the cause of IS, Shahjahan procured an Indian passport again on the basis of forged documents and in April 2017, he travelled to Turkey via Thailand but was apprehended again while attempting to cross to Syria.Thereafter, he was again deported to India on July 1, 2017 and arrested.
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January - 7 
On January 7, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Lalumbung village of Churachandpur District in Manipur, tweets AssamRifles.
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On January 7, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Lalumbung village of Churachandpur District in Manipur, tweets AssamRifles.
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January - 7 
On January 7, a Kuki National Front (KNF) militant was arrested from Kangpokpi District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On January 7, a Kuki National Front (KNF) militant was arrested from Kangpokpi District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 7 
On January 7, arms and ammunition including one INSAS Rifle, one 9mm Pistol and assorted ammunition was recovered from Changoubung village in Senapati District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On January 7, arms and ammunition including one INSAS Rifle, one 9mm Pistol and assorted ammunition was recovered from Changoubung village in Senapati District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maois
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was launched by a joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Volunteer Force (DVF) near the said village. While combing operation was underway, the rebels resorted to heavy firing and hurled grenades.The SFs retaliated following which the Maoists escaped taking advantage of the dense forest cover. While no casualty was reported from either side in the incident, the SFs recovered a detonator, two hand grenades, country-made guns, two magazines, haversacks, black uniforms, medicines, clothes and utensils from the camp.
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January - 7 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on January 7, acquitted Lyari gangster Uzair Baloch in two criminal cases for want of evidence, reports Daily Times. The court accepted an application moved by the accused seeking his acquittal in the two cases related t
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on January 7, acquitted Lyari gangster Uzair Baloch in two criminal cases for want of evidence, reports Daily Times. The court accepted an application moved by the accused seeking his acquittal in the two cases related to attempt to murder and Police encounter registered at Kalakot and Chakiwara Police Stations. The court exonerated him from all charges in these two cases after the prosecution side failed to produce any evidence against him. Uzair has been accused of committing 198 murders during the Lyari gang war. He was arrested by the Rangers on January 30, 2016. In April 2017, his custody was handed over to the Pakistan Army after he was accused of espionage. The Army handed him over to the Police on April 6, 2020 after three years.
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January - 7 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gujranwala (Punjab) on January 7, issued an arrest warrant for banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar on the charges of terror financing, reports siasat.com. The warrant against Azhar was issued durin
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gujranwala (Punjab) on January 7, issued an arrest warrant for banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar on the charges of terror financing, reports siasat.com. The warrant against Azhar was issued during a hearing in a terror financing case.“ATC Gujranwala judge Natasha Naseem Supra issued an arrest warrant for Masood Azhar and directed the CTD to arrest him and present him in the court. The CTD told the judge the JeM chief was involved in terror financing and selling jihadi literature,” an official told.Azhar is believed to be hiding in a “safe place” in his native town Bahawalpur in Punjab.
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January - 7 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sargodha arrested seven terrorists along with arms and explosive material from Girot in Khushab District of Punjab, Dawn reports on January 8. The CTD team arrested Amir Baz, Shahid, Musharraf Abbas, Bawaji and Adee
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sargodha arrested seven terrorists along with arms and explosive material from Girot in Khushab District of Punjab, Dawn reports on January 8. The CTD team arrested Amir Baz, Shahid, Musharraf Abbas, Bawaji and Adeel Abbas and two others linked with Sipah-i-Muhammad (SMP). The CTD spokesman said Bawaji and Adeel Abbas hailed from a village on Jhang Road and they were involved in terrorist activities. The team claimed recovery of a Kalashnikov with heavy quantity of bullets, 3kg explosive material and detonators.
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January - 7 
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to look into the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in 2019 is functioning independently and impartially, Justice Minister Ali Sabry said in Parliament on January
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The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to look into the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in 2019 is functioning independently and impartially, Justice Minister Ali Sabry said in Parliament on January 7, reports Colombo Page. The Minister of Justice said that the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks on Easter Day should be severely punished and no one is influencing the investigations. If there are any innocents arrested, they should be released, the Minister added. He was responding to a question raised by MP Hesha Vithanage seeking an oral answer.
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January - 7 
Afghan Air force, in airstrikes, killed 15 Taliban militants inside their hideouts in Sarkh Roud District of Nangarhar province on January 7, reports Bakhtar News.
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Afghan Air force, in airstrikes, killed 15 Taliban militants inside their hideouts in Sarkh Roud District of Nangarhar province on January 7, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 7 
A senior security official based in the Kandahar Province, Farid Mashal, said that the Taliban attacks on various parts of the Province over the last few weeks that were aimed at overrunning the center of its districts have been pushed back and the g
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A senior security official based in the Kandahar Province, Farid Mashal, said that the Taliban attacks on various parts of the Province over the last few weeks that were aimed at overrunning the center of its districts have been pushed back and the group has suffered heavy casualties, reports Tolo News on January 8. Farid Mashal also said that “698 Taliban fighters were killed in air and ground operations over the last month in the Province.” Taliban militants have targeted Arghandab, Zherai, Panjwai, and Dand Districts of the Province.
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January - 7 
Taliban militants killed four Security Forces (SFs), including Naqibullah Sultanzai, the Police chief of Ghorian District, during an attack on the district governor building and police headquarters of Ghorian district of Herat Province on January 7,
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Taliban militants killed four Security Forces (SFs), including Naqibullah Sultanzai, the Police chief of Ghorian District, during an attack on the district governor building and police headquarters of Ghorian district of Herat Province on January 7, reports Tolo News.
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January - 8 
An Army porter was injured in a landmine blast near Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 8, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, the porter identified Showkat Ahmad Chack
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An Army porter was injured in a landmine blast near Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 8, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, the porter identified Showkat Ahmad Chack (35) son of late Ghulam Rasool Chack of Tanghdar Nard suffered serious injuries in foot in the blast which took place near Sid Post along the LoC.
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January - 8 
Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested two persons, an ex-serviceman and a Godhra-based woman, for suspectedly spying for Pakistan and sharing the Army's sensitive information with the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI
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Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested two persons, an ex-serviceman and a Godhra-based woman, for suspectedly spying for Pakistan and sharing the Army's sensitive information with the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), NDTV reports on January 9. The ATS made the arrest acting on a tip-off that an ex-serviceman, identified as Saurabh Sharma of Bahuni village under Bahadurgarh Police Station in Hapur District. On Sharma's information, an ATS team also arrested the woman, identified as Anas Gitauli, a resident of Panchmahal of Godhra in Gujarat.
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January - 8 
On January 8, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested near the New Medziphema area on National Highway 29 in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. The four militants identified as sel
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On January 8, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested near the New Medziphema area on National Highway 29 in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. The four militants identified as self-styled ‘major’ K.S. Yaoreingam, self-styled ‘major’ Hovishe Yeptho, self-styled ‘2nd Lt.’ Sashimatsung and self-styled ‘Lance Corporal’ Kohringtha were allegedly attempting to hijack an SUV vehicle when they were arrested.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of different factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on January 8, reports The Assam Tribune. Two Chinese-made .32 mm pistols with live rounds
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of different factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on January 8, reports The Assam Tribune. Two Chinese-made .32 mm pistols with live rounds, one smartphone and a mobile SIM card were seized from their possession, the Police said.While one of them belonged to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the other was a member of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U). They were involved in running extortion rackets in Longding District, the Police stated.
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January - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 8 arrested six Pakistani intruders from the area along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports Outlook. The arrestees are aged between 20 and 21 years and their i
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 8 arrested six Pakistani intruders from the area along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports Outlook. The arrestees are aged between 20 and 21 years and their identities are yet to be ascertained by the BSF.
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January - 8 
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala on January 8 asked the Punjab Police that the United Nation (UN) designated global terrorist Masood Azhar, chief of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), should be arrested by January 18 in connection with a te
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala on January 8 asked the Punjab Police that the United Nation (UN) designated global terrorist Masood Azhar, chief of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), should be arrested by January 18 in connection with a terror financing case, reports The Times of India. “ATC Gujranwala judge Natasha Naseem Supra during the case hearing on Friday directed the CTD to arrest JeM chief Masood Azhar by January 18 and present him in the court. In case of failure (to arrest him), the court may begin proceedings to declare him a proclaimed offender,” a court official said. Azhar is facing charges of terror financing and selling jihadi literature.
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January - 8 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on January 8, awarded 15-year jail term to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi over charges of terrorism and terror financing, reports thenews.com.pk. ATC Judge Aijaz Ahmad Butter also imposed PKR 300
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on January 8, awarded 15-year jail term to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi over charges of terrorism and terror financing, reports thenews.com.pk. ATC Judge Aijaz Ahmad Butter also imposed PKR 300,000 fine on the convict. In case of default on payment of the fine, the convict would have to undergo further imprisonment. The verdict also directed the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) to arrest the co-accused in the case, Abu Anas Mohsin and produce him in the court. The CTD had booked Lakhvi in case no 26/20, registered at the CTD Lahore station under three different charges of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Lakhvi was accused of running a medical dispensary to collect and disburse funds for financing terrorism. The court awarded five-year jail term to Lakhvi on each charge. Furthermore, it has been learnt that Lakhvi will be shifted to Central Jail Adiala to serve his sentence. The CTD arrested Lakhvi from Lahore on January 2. The CTD, after the arrest, issued a statement saying that Lakhvi was running a dispensary in Lahore as a front for financing militant activities.
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January - 8 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has recovered assets worth over PKR 40.5 million owned by killed Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour using fake identities in Pakistan before his death in a US drone attack carried out in 2016, Dawn reports on Janua
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has recovered assets worth over PKR 40.5 million owned by killed Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour using fake identities in Pakistan before his death in a US drone attack carried out in 2016, Dawn reports on January 9. The recovered money has been deposited in the government treasury, the judicial sources and investigators disclosed before an antiterrorism court, which had ordered auction of six properties purchased by the Afghan Taliban leader in Karachi (Sindh) and the recovery of the money invested by him in a life insurance policy purchased from a private company.
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January - 8 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 8, sentenced three accused to death for their involvement in uploading blasphemous content on the social media and jailed another accused for 10 years along with PKR 100,000 fine for disrespecting the religion, r
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 8, sentenced three accused to death for their involvement in uploading blasphemous content on the social media and jailed another accused for 10 years along with PKR 100,000 fine for disrespecting the religion, reports tribune.com.pk. ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan announced the verdict which was reserved earlier. The court announced the sentence to the accused under sections 295-A, 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Section G-7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The three accused, Nasir Ahmed, Abdul Waheed and Rana Noman, were awarded death sentence while Prof Anwaar Ahmed was awarded the jail term and the fine. The accused were brought to the ATC from Adiala Jail for the verdict.
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January - 8 
Police on January 8, arrested another accused, identified as Maulana Faizullah who was involved in the burning of a Hindu shrine (Samadhi) in Teri area of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on December 30, reports Dawn. With this arrest the ta
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Police on January 8, arrested another accused, identified as Maulana Faizullah who was involved in the burning of a Hindu shrine (Samadhi) in Teri area of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on December 30, reports Dawn. With this arrest the tally of arrested people has reached 112. The Police officials said Maulana Faizullah had been accused of instigating the people at a meeting before the attack. Police officials said all the remaining accused would be arrested soon.
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January - 8 
The Dir Scouts wing 185 on January 8, recovered a large quantity of ammunition from JabagaiQandhaari village in Jandool area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports thenews.com.pk. The official sources said security officials carried out
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The Dir Scouts wing 185 on January 8, recovered a large quantity of ammunition from JabagaiQandhaari village in Jandool area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports thenews.com.pk. The official sources said security officials carried out an operation on a tip-off from the intelligence agencies and recovered six rocket propeller, one mortar shells, two hand grenades, explosives one Kg, over 338, rounds 455, and four fuses.
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January - 8 
Four former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court issuing a joint statement on January 8 stated that Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli’s move of dissolution of House of Representatives (HoR) was an unconstitutional act, reports The Himalayan Times. For
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Four former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court issuing a joint statement on January 8 stated that Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli’s move of dissolution of House of Representatives (HoR) was an unconstitutional act, reports The Himalayan Times. Former Chief Justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Anup Raj Sharma, Kalyan Shrestha and Sushila Karki concluded that the House was dissolved stepping on articles that are not provisioned by the Constitution. “Other than rights that are clearly authorized by the Constitution, it does not appear that such rights can be created, assumed or can be said to be held to dissolve the House of Representatives,” the justices said in the statement.
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January - 8 
The United States Department of Justice on January 8 announced that three Sri Lankan citizens have been charged with terrorism offenses, including conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (ISIS) over the 2
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The United States Department of Justice on January 8 announced that three Sri Lankan citizens have been charged with terrorism offenses, including conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (ISIS) over the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide attacks, reports Colombo Page. The three defendants named in the criminal complaint, all of whom pledged allegiance to ISIS, are: Mohamed Naufar, the “second emir” for the group of ISIS supporters that called itself “ISIS in Sri Lanka,” who allegedly led the group’s propaganda efforts, recruited others to join ISIS, and led a series of multi-day military-type trainings; Mohamed Anwar Mohamed Riskan, who allegedly helped manufacture the IEDs used in the Easter Attacks; and Ahamed MilhanHayathuMoahmed, who allegedly executed a Police officer in order to obtain the officer’s firearm, shot a suspected informant, and scouted a location for a separate terrorist attack. All the defendants are in custody in Sri Lanka, and the Justice Department said it will support the Sri Lankan investigation and prosecution in Sri Lanka and will continue to work with the authorities there to pursue the shared goal of holding these defendants accountable for their crimes.
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January - 8 
On January 8, Security Forces killed 44 Taliban militants killed in Panjwai, Khakriz, Arghandab and Spin Boldak Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 8, Security Forces killed 44 Taliban militants killed in Panjwai, Khakriz, Arghandab and Spin Boldak Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 8 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on January 8 announced the appointment of new commanders for at least three Army corps as part of the government’s reforms agenda in the security sector and preparations for the fight against militants, reports Tolo News
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on January 8 announced the appointment of new commanders for at least three Army corps as part of the government’s reforms agenda in the security sector and preparations for the fight against militants, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Defense appointed General Haibatullah Alizai as commander of the Special Operations Corps, Col. Mohammad Ali was appointed as commander of 4th regiment of the Special Operation Corps while Mustafa Wardak was appointed as the commander of 209 Shaheen Army Corps and Gen. Abdul Jabbar as commander of 201 Selab Army Corps.
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January - 9 
BSF on January 9 handed over six Pakistani intruders, who had inadvertently crossed over into India from the IB near Moran village in Amritsar District of Punjab as reported by SATP on January 9, to the Pakistani Rangers, reports Indian Express. The
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BSF on January 9 handed over six Pakistani intruders, who had inadvertently crossed over into India from the IB near Moran village in Amritsar District of Punjab as reported by SATP on January 9, to the Pakistani Rangers, reports Indian Express. The intruders were identified as – Raza Awan (19), Shaukat (18), Mohammad Arif (22), Mohammad Asif (25), Mohammad Asral (14) and Umar Farooq (21). During interrogation, they identified themselves as labourers working at a primary school in Warra Mangli village, 3 kilometers from the IB in Pakistan.
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January - 9 
Chaibasa Police has arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Sasangsal under Goeilkera Police Station area in WestSinghbhum District of Jharkhand on January 9, reports UNI.Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nathu
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Chaibasa Police has arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Sasangsal under Goeilkera Police Station area in WestSinghbhum District of Jharkhand on January 9, reports UNI.Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nathu Singh Meena, said that boththe arrested were involved in executing blast at the building of theforest department located in Barkela. Further they were also wanted inplanting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)and other incidents.The arrested have been identified as Sinu Angaria and JagusinghAngaria.
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January - 9 
On January 9, three arms dealers and one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Kiveyi village and Jalukie town of Peren District in Nagaland respectively, tweets Assam Rifles. One pt 22 Rifle, one US
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On January 9, three arms dealers and one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Kiveyi village and Jalukie town of Peren District in Nagaland respectively, tweets Assam Rifles. One pt 22 Rifle, one US carbine, one Chinese grenade, one pt 32 pistol and live ammunition was also recovered.
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January - 9 
Police arrested a drug smuggler and recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 million in the international market from Indo-Pak International Border (IB) near Hussainiwala in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 9, reports The Tribune. The
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Police arrested a drug smuggler and recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 million in the international market from Indo-Pak International Border (IB) near Hussainiwala in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 9, reports The Tribune. The arrestee, identified as Dalbir Singh aliasDallu, a resident of GattiMathar village, in Lakho ke Behram area was arrested with 250 grams heroin. Later on, based on his disclosure, in a joint operation with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, five kilograms heroin, one pistol, 2 magazines, 18 live cartridges and Pakistani currency worth INR 1,100 were recovered at the designated place across the fencing near the IB. “During preliminary investigation, it came to the fore that Dalbir had links with Pakistan-based drug smugglers and was in touch with cross-border drug peddlers through the social media,” said a Police official.
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January - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the SFs in Handikhal forest under Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Sambad on January 10.Acting on a
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the SFs in Handikhal forest under Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Sambad on January 10.Acting on a tip-off, Border Security Forces (BSF)troopers had initiated a search operation in the area, later, a landmine weighing five kilograms kept inside a drum was spotted by the SFs. This apart, Maoist uniforms, articles, and walkie-talkie set were also seized from the spot. Later on, a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused the landmine.
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January - 9 
An anti-terrorism court in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 9 sent the main accused, arrested in the vandalisation of a Hindu temple by a mob led by Islamists in Terri village of Karak District, to police custody for nine days, reports The Times of Indi
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An anti-terrorism court in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 9 sent the main accused, arrested in the vandalisation of a Hindu temple by a mob led by Islamists in Terri village of Karak District, to police custody for nine days, reports The Times of India. The court also remanded another 56 accused in the case, including Maulvi Sharif who is said to have incited the crowd, to custody.
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January - 9 
Nepali Congress (NC), Saptari, staged protest rallies against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) in all eight constituencies of Provincial Assembly in Saptari on January 9, reports The Himalayan Times.Cadres and leaders of NC and i
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Nepali Congress (NC), Saptari, staged protest rallies against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) in all eight constituencies of Provincial Assembly in Saptari on January 9, reports The Himalayan Times.Cadres and leaders of NC and its sister organisations took to the streets and at various places, and addressing a protest rally, NC Saptari President Dinesh Kumar Yadav asked all and sundry to unite against the dissolution of the HoR and defend the constitution. Protest rallies were held at Mahuli, Bairawa, Rajbiraj, Khurhuriya, Patthargadha and Sisuwa, among others places. Yadav termed the dissolution of the HoR unconstitutional and undemocratic.
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January - 9 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 9 reiterated that he had to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) due to lack of cooperation within the party for Government’s work in favor of the people, reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a gather
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 9 reiterated that he had to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) due to lack of cooperation within the party for Government’s work in favor of the people, reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a gathering of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) cadres close to his faction, organized by the party’s youth wing Rastriya Yuva Sangh Nepal in the capital Kathmandu city, Oli stated that the other faction was hindering the implementation of constitution and creating obstacles in appointments to the constitutional bodies. “The government was prevented from working, from making laws, and the parliamentary committee created problems for the government by obstructing submission of bill in the parliament. Therefore, I announced the mid-term elections to move forward by taking a fresh mandate as the country could not do so in the expected pace,” said PM Oli.
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January - 9 
Thousands of supporters of the Nepali Congress (NC) on January 9 staged demonstrations in all 330 provincial constituencies against dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a mass at Budhanilkanta, Ka
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Thousands of supporters of the Nepali Congress (NC) on January 9 staged demonstrations in all 330 provincial constituencies against dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a mass at Budhanilkanta, Kathmandu, NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba urged all to join hands with the NC as the communist parties had not been able to meet people’s expectations. He, however, also said it was not a democratic practice to exert pressure on the Supreme Court from the streets to give verdict in one’s favour. Deuba said, “Nepali Congress is a party that follows moral values. We believe in rule of law and the court. We shall wait for the SC’s verdict. We will abide by the decision of the court.” He further said that people’s verdict was above the SC’ verdict, so it would be alright to go to elections and seek their mandate. He however, also said that if Oli wouldn’t hold elections on the given date, the NC would throw out the PM through protests.
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January - 9 
A tense situation continued at the Jaffna University on January 9, as dozens of locals, students, and politicians gathered overnight, protesting the removal of a war memorial on campus, reports The Hindu. According to students and eyewitnesses, on Ja
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A tense situation continued at the Jaffna University on January 9, as dozens of locals, students, and politicians gathered overnight, protesting the removal of a war memorial on campus, reports The Hindu. According to students and eyewitnesses, on January 8 university authorities bulldozed a sculpture erected in memory of several thousand civilians brutally killed in the final phase of the civil war in 2009, in Mullivaikkal in Sri Lanka’s northern Mullaitivu District. Jaffna parliamentarian S. Shritharan described the developments as “very disturbing.” “This is a deliberate, provocative act, knowing well that memorials are to do with people’s emotions. After a relatively peaceful period here, this act will trigger much pain and anger, especially among our youth. That is very worrying,” he said. “I also feel the state has tactfully used the VC to carry out this, pitting some Tamils against others, while achieving what they want,” he added.
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January - 9 
On January 9, First Vice President (VP) Amrullah Saleh stated that a small group of Taliban the Muslimyar group, which operates in Logar Province, is behind the assassination of Yousuf Rashid, Chief Executive Officer of Free and Fair Election Founda
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On January 9, First Vice President (VP) Amrullah Saleh stated that a small group of Taliban the Muslimyar group, which operates in Logar Province, is behind the assassination of Yousuf Rashid, Chief Executive Officer of Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA), reports Bakhtar News. “One of the assassins had made himself a classmate of Yusuf Khan’s son in order to [collect information] and implement their plan,” VP Saleh added.
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January - 9 January - 10
16 Taliban militants were killed and six others were injured in the latest clashes in Zabul Province of Afghanistan on January 10 (today), reports Bakhtar News. The clashes took place last night (January 9) until this morning (January 10) in Shah Joi
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16 Taliban militants were killed and six others were injured in the latest clashes in Zabul Province of Afghanistan on January 10 (today), reports Bakhtar News. The clashes took place last night (January 9) until this morning (January 10) in Shah Joi, Arghandab Districts and on the public highway of the province following the Taliban attack on security checkpoints.
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January - 9 
On January 9, 18 civilians, all members of one family, were killed in an airstrike, by Afghan Forces in Munazari village in Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Tolo News. Baz Mohammad Nasir, head of the Provincial Council in the Nimroz sai
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On January 9, 18 civilians, all members of one family, were killed in an airstrike, by Afghan Forces in Munazari village in Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Tolo News. Baz Mohammad Nasir, head of the Provincial Council in the Nimroz said that those who have been killed include eight children, seven women and three men. Nasir said, adding that the “Taliban were also targeted but there are no reports on their casualties yet.”
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January - 9 
Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants, in a pre-emptive strike, in vicinity of Guizab District of Uruzgan province on January 9, reports Ministry of Defence website. Additionally, two motorbikes with their weapons and ammunition were destroyed.
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Security Forces killed 11 Taliban militants, in a pre-emptive strike, in vicinity of Guizab District of Uruzgan province on January 9, reports Ministry of Defence website. Additionally, two motorbikes with their weapons and ammunition were destroyed.
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January - 9 
Security forces killed 28 Taliban militants who were planning to attack the checkpoints in Nawa, Nad Ali and Washir Districts of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar Newson January 10
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Security forces killed 28 Taliban militants who were planning to attack the checkpoints in Nawa, Nad Ali and Washir Districts of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar Newson January 10
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January - 10 
Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked mortar shelling and firing on forward posts and villages in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Rajouri, Poonch and Ka
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Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked mortar shelling and firing on forward posts and villages in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. a Defence spokesman said, “At about 3 pm [IST], Pakistan (army) initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling mortars along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. Indian Army retaliated befittingly.” However, there was no immediate report of any damage on the Indian side. Pakistan army resorted to mortar shelling in Balakote, Digwar and Kirni sectors along the LoC in Poonch District.Pakistani Rangers also resorted to unprovoked firing in Gurnam Border Outpost area along the IB in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District.
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January - 10 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered gunpowder, nails, glass, wire and other explosive-making materials from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Bharnoli forest at ArjuniMorgaon tehsil(revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharas
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered gunpowder, nails, glass, wire and other explosive-making materials from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Bharnoli forest at ArjuniMorgaon tehsil(revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharashtra on January 10, reports Outlook. The operation was carried out by a joint team of local Police, C-60 commandos and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) personnel. “We have recovered a container of 10 kilograms capacity, iron nails, glass, wire, black gunpowder etc. A case has been registered with Keshori police station and further probe is on,” Additional Superintendent of Police Atul Kulkarni said.
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January - 10 
Awantipora Police busted a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants at Chandhara area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior
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Awantipora Police busted a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants at Chandhara area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested OGW has been identified as Adil Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Azad Shah, a resident of Chandhara Pampore. During search, one large hideout was found in the cowshed of the house with small opening covered by a lid and a tunnel of about 6ft leading to the hideout. Incriminating material of proscribed outfit LeT and 26 rounds of AK-47 were recovered from the hideout, a Police statement said.
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January - 10 
India has expressed its concerns on acts of terrorism in West Africa at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) pointing out to increased activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP), wionews.com reports on January 11.
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India has expressed its concerns on acts of terrorism in West Africa at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) pointing out to increased activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP), wionews.com reports on January 11. Highlighting out how, "terrorism, drug trafficking, and organized crime have continued unabated", India's envoy to United Nations, TS Tirumurti said, "The terror attacks in Burkina Faso, particularly in regions bordering Mali and Niger, have again underscored the urgent need to intensify efforts to combat terrorism, which is spilling over into other countries and regions". He explained, "The activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria and Lake Chad have not subsided either". Adding, "the recent terror attacks by the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) are more brutal than those carried out by Boko Haram. ISWAP, supported by elements in West Asia and North Africa, is emerging as a radicalized and brutal terrorist entity, posing a serious threat to peace and stability in the region.”
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January - 10 
Personnel belonging to the 129 Battalion of BSF recovered four packets of heroin weighing two kilograms, worth INR 100 million in the international market from IB in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on January 10, reports The Tribune.
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Personnel belonging to the 129 Battalion of BSF recovered four packets of heroin weighing two kilograms, worth INR 100 million in the international market from IB in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on January 10, reports The Tribune.
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January - 10 
Preliminary information reveals that retired Indian Army jawan (trooper) Saurabh Sharma was sharing sensitive information regarding India's security establishment with Anas Gitauli, who was, in turn sending money to the former's bank accounts via ele
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Preliminary information reveals that retired Indian Army jawan (trooper) Saurabh Sharma was sharing sensitive information regarding India's security establishment with Anas Gitauli, who was, in turn sending money to the former's bank accounts via electronic transfers, Times Now reports on January 11. The Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) will be probing the mobile data records of Sharma. The data is expected to reveal unknown details such as his communication with a woman officer of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) along with his alleged financial transactions with Anas Gitauli, who was arrested by the ATS in Godhra, Gujarat.
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January - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that following specific information about presence of militants,
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bon Makhama village in Beerwah in Budgam. SFs said searches were also being conducting in nearby fields, adding all the exit points have been sealed to foil any attempts by militants to escape.
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January - 10 January - 15
The Counter Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 15 recovered four kilograms heroin worth INR 200 million in the international market from International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports Th
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The Counter Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 15 recovered four kilograms heroin worth INR 200 million in the international market from International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The consignment was recovered following the inputs provided by a drug peddler – Malkeet Singh alias Kala (35) who was arrested by the Police on January 10. “During preliminary investigation, it came to the fore that Malkeet had links with Pakistan-based drug smugglers and was in touch with cross-border drug peddlers through the social media. At least, 13 Pakistan mobile numbers were found in his mobile,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh said.
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January - 10 
Two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sirka Topno (31) and Prabhu Sahay Purty (32), were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Lowahatu forest areas und
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Two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sirka Topno (31) and Prabhu Sahay Purty (32), were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Lowahatu forest areas underTaibo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 10, reports The Avenue Mail. SFs recovered a country-made gun, a bike, a battery charger, wireless set, 10 mobiles and Maoist literature and other items from their possession.
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January - 10 
Six people got injured in an explosion near Cinema Chowk in Turbat town of Kech District in Balochistan on January 10, reports ARY News. Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, adds The Balochistan Post. Jeeyand Baloch, th
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Six people got injured in an explosion near Cinema Chowk in Turbat town of Kech District in Balochistan on January 10, reports ARY News. Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, adds The Balochistan Post. Jeeyand Baloch, the BLA ‘spokesperson’, in a media statement issued after the attack alleged that Pakistani forces are settling people from outside Balochistan to use them as informants against Baloch national struggle. “The so-called death squads have also been formed to counter the Baloch movement. These groups are involved in abduction and murder of Baloch people including women and children. These squads are on our target and will be made an example for others,” Jeeyand Baloch added.
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January - 10 
Two militants and one Army soldier, Naseer, killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at a militant hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 10, reports ARY News.
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Two militants and one Army soldier, Naseer, killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at a militant hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 10, reports ARY News.
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January - 10 
Students close to the faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal clashed with Police during their protest demonstration at Maitighar in Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No. 3 on
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Students close to the faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal clashed with Police during their protest demonstration at Maitighar in Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No. 3 on January 10, reports Republica. The clash erupted when the protestors tried to advance toward Baneshwor from Maitighar, pulling a bullock cart as a satire against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s statement made several years ago that ‘bringing republicanism to Nepal was equal to going to the USA on a bullock cart’. The protestors also claimed that the latest demonstration is also a reflection of Oli’s ideology and political thoughts.
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January - 10 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forceswith support from the Afghan Air Forces repelled Taliban attacks and killed 29 militants in Posht Rod district of Farah province on January 10, reports Ministry of Defence website.7 others were wounded in a
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forceswith support from the Afghan Air Forces repelled Taliban attacks and killed 29 militants in Posht Rod district of Farah province on January 10, reports Ministry of Defence website.7 others were wounded in airstrikes carried out by Afghan Air Forces.
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January - 10 
17 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan commando forces when they cleared the Baghlan-Balkh highway from Taliban "checkpoints" during an operation this week in Kelagai area of Doshe District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on January 11. “
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17 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan commando forces when they cleared the Baghlan-Balkh highway from Taliban "checkpoints" during an operation this week in Kelagai area of Doshe District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News on January 11. “Over the last two days, we had successful operations in ‘Highway No. 1’ as well as in Kelagai area (in Baghlan). The enemy’s outposts have been removed and at least 17 of them have been killed,” said Mohammad Ali Yazdani, Commander of 217 Shaheen Corps on January 10.
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January - 10 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) stated that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Yousuf Rashid, reports Bakhtar News. Tariq Arian, a spokesman for the Ministry stated that the case is still under investigation, “other
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) stated that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Yousuf Rashid, reports Bakhtar News. Tariq Arian, a spokesman for the Ministry stated that the case is still under investigation, “other suspects are also involved in this incident.”
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January - 10 
Sources from the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan said that neither side has shown flexibility over the last three days on the agenda for the negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 11. The sources said that the republic's n
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Sources from the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan said that neither side has shown flexibility over the last three days on the agenda for the negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 11. The sources said that the republic's negotiating team is insisting on ceasefire as a priority in their formal talks, but the Taliban holds that a discussion about a ceasefire must come only after an agreement on a future Government. “There won’t be a need for ceasefire if the Islamic system is confirmed, and ceasefire will be applied accordingly,” said Sayed Akbar Agha, a former Taliban commander.
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January - 10 
The spokesman for the General Directorate of Public Protection, with two other individuals were killed in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED)explosion in Kabul City in Kabul Province of Afghanistan on January 10 (today), reports The Khaama P
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The spokesman for the General Directorate of Public Protection, with two other individuals were killed in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED)explosion in Kabul City in Kabul Province of Afghanistan on January 10 (today), reports The Khaama Press. Zia Wadan, along with his bodyguard and driver, were killed in the incident that happened at around 8 am this morning in PD8in Shahrak Telaie township of Kart-e-Naw of Kabul.
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January - 10 
Tolo News on January 10 based on unnamed sources reported that some members of the Taliban’s negotiating team, including their chief negotiator Shaikh Abdul Hakim Haqqani, have not travelled back to Doha from Pakistan to attend the second round of ne
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Tolo News on January 10 based on unnamed sources reported that some members of the Taliban’s negotiating team, including their chief negotiator Shaikh Abdul Hakim Haqqani, have not travelled back to Doha from Pakistan to attend the second round of negotiations. Both sides held a working group level meeting on January 9. However, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem rejected the report that Abdul Hakim Haqqani has not gone to Qatar so far. Sources close to the Taliban said that the suggestion of a plan for an interim government by US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is the reason behind the delay in the Taliban’s trip to Qatar.
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January - 10 
Unidentified gunman killed Paghman tribal elder Malik Murtaza and his two bodyguards in Qargha area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 10, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed Paghman tribal elder Malik Murtaza and his two bodyguards in Qargha area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 10, reports Tolo News.
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January - 10 
Unidentified gunman killed two persons, including a doctor, in the Panjsad family area in PD11 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 10, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed two persons, including a doctor, in the Panjsad family area in PD11 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 10, reports Tolo News.
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January - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 11 filed a supplementary chargesheet before a Special Court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand against four accused persons in aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extortion case (RC-21/2018/N
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 11 filed a supplementary chargesheet before a Special Court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand against four accused persons in aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extortion case (RC-21/2018/NIA/DLI), says NIA. The accused are - Manoj Kumar alias Manoj Kumar Yadav (arrested), Krishna Da alias Krishna Hansda (absconding), Sunil Manjhi alias Sunil Murmu (arrested) and Manoj Kumar Choudhary (arrested), all residents of GiridihDistrict inJharkhand.On January 22, 2018, after collection of levy amount, accused Manoj Kumar, while he was en-route to deliver the extorted funds to the cadres of CPI-Maoist, was arrested by State Police and levy amount of INR 600,000 along with other incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.The NIA took over the investigation of the case on July 21, 2018. In a statement, the NIA said, “Investigation has established that arrested accused Manoj Kumar Yadav, was working as an associate/Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the CPI-Maoist, and was the conduit between the contractors and the banned organization.Investigation also revealed that arrested accused Sunil Manjhi, Regional Committee Member of CPI-Maoist, and absconding accused Krishna Da, Regional Committee Member and Secretary, North Chotanagpur Zone of CPI-Maoist were involved in raising funds by collecting levy through extortion for commission of terrorist activities by way of attacking Security Forces, damaging public and private property, disrupting public peace and killing innocent people.It was further established during investigation that Manoj Kumar Choudhary was also CPI-Maoist cadre who used to collect the levy amounts and hand over the same to the other senior members of the proscribed organisation.”
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January - 11 
A 14-year-old boy was injured in Pakistani shelling in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohamm
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A 14-year-old boy was injured in Pakistani shelling in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Jehangir was hit by splinters when a mortar shell exploded near his house in Shahpur sector during intense shelling by Pakistan army, the officials said.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit accused of providing logistic support to militants from Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 11, rep
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit accused of providing logistic support to militants from Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested OGWs of JeM, identified as Shezaan Gulzar Beigh from Gadhikhal Chersoo and Waseem-ul-Rehman Sheikh from Midoora Awantipora, were involved in providing shelter, support, logistics, as well as in transporting of arms and ammunition of the militants in Awantipora and Tral areas and passing sensitive information to the militants of the outfit. Police said that they have been in touch with ‘commander’s in Pakistan through various social media platforms, and one of the arrested OGWs has also gone to Pakistan and met some militant ‘commander’s there.
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January - 11 
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove on January 11 said that a large-scale operation against terrorists has been commenced in Balochistan, reports ARY News. Mir Ziaullah Langove chaired a meeting on law and order situation where the partic
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Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove on January 11 said that a large-scale operation against terrorists has been commenced in Balochistan, reports ARY News. Mir Ziaullah Langove chaired a meeting on law and order situation where the participants reviewed an investigation report regarding the Mach massacre besides discussing the future strategy and recommendations. “A large-scale operation has been commenced against terrorists as the enemies of the country are behind the latest wave of terrorism,” said the Minister. He said that the anti-state elements wanted to divide the nation on sectarian and ethnic basis besides carrying out terrorist activities in an organised way.
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January - 11 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and seized 10 hand grenades from a passenger van, reports ARY News. According to source, CTD personnel raided a passenger van on a tip-off
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and seized 10 hand grenades from a passenger van, reports ARY News. According to source, CTD personnel raided a passenger van on a tip-off at the National Highway in Khuzdar and recovered 10 hand grenades from two passengers going to Khuzdar from Quetta.
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January - 11 
An anti-terrorism court in Karachi on January 11 indicted five militants in the 2018 attack on the Chinese Consulate, report Samaa TV. In a hearing, the court ruled that the men were from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The suspects, on the ot
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An anti-terrorism court in Karachi on January 11 indicted five militants in the 2018 attack on the Chinese Consulate, report Samaa TV. In a hearing, the court ruled that the men were from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The suspects, on the other hand, denied any involvement in the attack. The court has issued notices to the witnesses and the investigating officer and instructed them to be present at the next hearing. The suspects have been identified as Ahmed, Nadir, Ali Ahmed, Abdul Latif and Aslam. On November 23, 2018, two police officers and two civilians, a father and son, were killed in firing outside the Chinese Consulate in Karachi’s Clifton. Three attackers were killed in the crossfire. The BLA claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 11 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) book four suspects of funding Daish terrorist group, quoting sources ARY News reported on January 12. “A suspect Umar bin Khalid was detained from Tariq Road in year 2020 over the illegal funding,” CTD sources s
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) book four suspects of funding Daish terrorist group, quoting sources ARY News reported on January 12. “A suspect Umar bin Khalid was detained from Tariq Road in year 2020 over the illegal funding,” CTD sources said. “The accused however released on personal surety due to want of evidence,” sources said. “Two mobile phones were also taken from the possession of Umar bin Khalid and sent for forensic test,” sources said. Digital forensic report of the cell phones has provided evidence against the accused and his accomplices. A case has been filed against Umar bin Khalid and his three accomplices, Junaid, Zia and Awais. The accused were in contact with Daish terrorists in Syria and Pakistan.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Punjab Police on January 11 arrested two militants from Dera Ghazi Khan District, reports ARY News. According to the CTD, acting on a tip-off, the law enforcement team raided their hideout and arrested bo
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Punjab Police on January 11 arrested two militants from Dera Ghazi Khan District, reports ARY News. According to the CTD, acting on a tip-off, the law enforcement team raided their hideout and arrested both of them. “The arrested accused wanted to target religious places,” the spokesman said adding that explosive material and weapons were recovered from their possession.
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The Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on January 11 said that no organised terrorist infrastructure exists in Pakistan today as the country fought successfully against the internal and extern
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The Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on January 11 said that no organised terrorist infrastructure exists in Pakistan today as the country fought successfully against the internal and external security challenges, reports ARY News. Major General Babar Iftikhar said that he is holding the press conference to highlight the latest situation of the country’s security. He said that in 2020, locust invasion and coronavirus pandemic have created difficulties alongside security challenges to the country. He said that the state, national institutions, armed forces and the nation become united to coup with the challenges. The DG ISPR said that the overall security situation of the country has improved and comprehensive steps were taken to secure borders with Afghanistan and Iran. Iftikhar said that the country has always spotted facts regarding internal and external threats besides timely responding it. Following the efforts, no organised terrorist infrastructure exists in Pakistan today. 371,000 operations had been conducted in the last three years under Radd-ul-Fasaad and the armed forces had successfully eliminated the illegal arms and ammunition. The tribal areas are now a part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and the rate of the terrorist incident was reduced up to 45 per cent in 2020 as compared to the last year. “Security institutions have foiled more than 50 per cent of terrorist incidents. In 2013, Karachi was standing at the sixth number in crime index which is now 103.” He detailed that border-fencing along 2,611-kilometre-long Pakistan-Afghanistan border will be completed by the mid-2021, whereas, 37 per cent work on border fencing along Pakistan-Iran border so far which will be completed within one year. Iftikhar said that the number of ceasefire violations (CFVs) by India recorded highest in 2019 up to 3,097 times on eastern border especially the Line of Control (LoC), as well as making a failed act of aggression against Pakistan in February 2019. Pakistan Army had responded to the Indian provocations in a befitting manner. besides showing aggression in February 2019.
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The KP Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid by arresting a militant and recovering explosives from him in Rashakai area of Mardan District, reports Dawn. Official sources said Mohammad Yaqoob was a key member of the
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The KP Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid by arresting a militant and recovering explosives from him in Rashakai area of Mardan District, reports Dawn. Official sources said Mohammad Yaqoob was a key member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The CTD acting on a tip-off apprehended the militant while standing near Shereen Kothe area with a blue shopping bag in his hands. The bag contained three detonators and six-meter prima cord.
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January - 11 
Chairpersons of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal went to the Election Commission (EC) on January 11 and urged the poll panel to stop preparation for mid-term polls, reports The Himalayan Times. NCP leader Krishna
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Chairpersons of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal went to the Election Commission (EC) on January 11 and urged the poll panel to stop preparation for mid-term polls, reports The Himalayan Times. NCP leader Krishna Bhakta Pokharel, who accompanied Dahal and Nepal to the EC, said the EC was told that dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) was sub judice and the poll panel should stop its ‘meaningless’ preparation for the mid-term polls. NCP Standing Committee member Lilamani Pokharel said his party leaders also asked the EC why it continued to recognize Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who had already been removed by his party from the post of co-chair of NCP. Dahal and Nepal also wondered why the EC entertained the document submitted by Oli notifying it that his faction had amended the party statute and added new members to the Central Committee. “Our party statute stipulates that any amendment can be made only by the majority members of the Central Committee. We have the majority. How can Oli, who is in minority, amend the party statute?” Lilamani Pokharel wondered.
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Monarchy supporters clashed with riot Police as they march ahead demanding reinstatement of monarchy during the 299th Prithvi Jayanti at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on January 11, reports The Himalayan Times. After the monarchists reached mid-way, the
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Monarchy supporters clashed with riot Police as they march ahead demanding reinstatement of monarchy during the 299th Prithvi Jayanti at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on January 11, reports The Himalayan Times. After the monarchists reached mid-way, the heavily deployed Police force in the area tried to stop the participants, telling them to walk on the pavements. But, the participants, led by Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)’s President Pashupati Shamsher JBR refused. This resulted in a clash.
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The Election Commission (EC) on January 11 refused to stop preparation being made for holding the midterm election scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. Puspha Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal led-faction of Nepal communist Party (N
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The Election Commission (EC) on January 11 refused to stop preparation being made for holding the midterm election scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. Puspha Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal led-faction of Nepal communist Party (NCP) had asked the election body to stop the preparations being made for holding the elections arguing that cases against the dissolution of Parliament are still sub-judice at the Supreme Court. The EC has maintained that the election body is obliged to make preparation for the election as the election date has already been announced by the Government. “It is our duty to make necessary preparations and we won’t stop it until the apex court orders us to do so. The EC is acting as per the law,” senior officials at the commission said.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on January 11 directed all security bodies to commence preparations for holding midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. Stating that the Government is determined to hold the election
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on January 11 directed all security bodies to commence preparations for holding midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. Stating that the Government is determined to hold the elections within the stipulated dates, the Home Ministry directed all security bodies to begin their preparations accordingly. Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel also directed the security bodies to submit a proposal for budget to the Ministry of Finance through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Minister Paudel also vowed to avoid any financial problems to make necessary preparations to successfully hold the elections.
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Education Minister G.L. Peiris addressing the media on January 11 said that no permission was obtained from the Jaffna University to build the war monument in the university premises, reports Daily Mirror. He said "It is not relevant to have debates
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Education Minister G.L. Peiris addressing the media on January 11 said that no permission was obtained from the Jaffna University to build the war monument in the university premises, reports Daily Mirror. He said "It is not relevant to have debates or arguments regarding the value or the meaning of any type of monument or statue to exhibit, if it is built without permission of the relevant university. There is no political interference with the demolishing of the monument. It has only the law of the university, but for the unity of the students."
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Police, in separate operations, arrested three Taliban militants were arrested in the outskirts of the Pul-e-Alam city in Logar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News.
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Police, in separate operations, arrested three Taliban militants were arrested in the outskirts of the Pul-e-Alam city in Logar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News.
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, on January 11 said that Afghan Security Forces arrested five Taliban-Haqqani Network militants, on charges of espionage, in Paktika province, reports Ariana News on Janua
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, on January 11 said that Afghan Security Forces arrested five Taliban-Haqqani Network militants, on charges of espionage, in Paktika province, reports Ariana News on January 11. NDS further revealed that one of the suspects, known as Naqibullah, has connections with Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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Unidentified gunmen killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, officer in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or group has claimed
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Unidentified gunmen killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, officer in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the assassination, but senior Afghan Government officials have blamed the Taliban for increasing terrorist attacks, including targeted assassinations.
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Afghan Air Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 11 Taliban militants in the outskirts of the provincial center of Waghaz District of Ghazni province on January 11, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Air Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 11 Taliban militants in the outskirts of the provincial center of Waghaz District of Ghazni province on January 11, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Air Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 15 Taliban terrorists, in airstrikes, in Nahre Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 11, reports Ministry of Defence website. Security Forces destroyed a stronghold, 200 Improvised Explosi
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Afghan Air Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 15 Taliban terrorists, in airstrikes, in Nahre Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 11, reports Ministry of Defence website. Security Forces destroyed a stronghold, 200 Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) and a large amount of their weapons and ammunitions were destroyed
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Security Forces, in retaliation to an attack on security check post, killed an armed Taliban ‘commander’ in Tagab District of Kapisa Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News.Shayeq Shurash, a spokesman for the Kapisa police chief, told BNA that t
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Security Forces, in retaliation to an attack on security check post, killed an armed Taliban ‘commander’ in Tagab District of Kapisa Province on January 11, reports Bakhtar News.Shayeq Shurash, a spokesman for the Kapisa police chief, told BNA that the commander of the armed Taliban group was killed along with a number of his men when they attack on security checkpoint in the province.
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The Ministry of Interior on January 11 said that three suspects arrested for the targeted assassination of Yousuf Rashid, of Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA), have confessed to being Taliban members, reports Bakhtar News. Accor
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The Ministry of Interior on January 11 said that three suspects arrested for the targeted assassination of Yousuf Rashid, of Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA), have confessed to being Taliban members, reports Bakhtar News. According to the MoI, the suspects confessed they are members of a 50-member Taliban group called Muslimyar which operates in the Baraki Barak District of Logar Province.
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January - 11 
Unidentified person was killed, in an explosion, in Shahrak Arya area of the PD10 district of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified person was killed, in an explosion, in Shahrak Arya area of the PD10 district of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 12 
Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane, in a stern message to Pakistan, on January 12, said India will never tolerate cross-border terrorism and it reserves the right to respond with precision to any terror activity at a time and place of its choosi
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Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane, in a stern message to Pakistan, on January 12, said India will never tolerate cross-border terrorism and it reserves the right to respond with precision to any terror activity at a time and place of its choosing, reports Daily Excelsior. General Naravane was addressing a press conference in New Delhi, ahead of Army Day on January 15. He also said India must be prepared to deal with a “two-front” threat scenario as collusive approach by Pakistan and China was manifesting on the ground.“Pakistan continues to embrace terrorism as an instrument of state policy. However, we are very clear that we have zero-tolerance for terror and we reserve our right to respond at a time and place of our own choosing and with precision,” he said.He said India has sent a clear message to Pakistan that it will not tolerate any terrorist activities.Elaborating on growing cooperation between China and Pakistan, the Army chief said India must be prepared to deal with a “two-front” threat scenario suggesting that both may create trouble simultaneously.“There is no doubt that a collusive threat exists. This is not just something which was part of some strategy paper or loud thought process. It is very much manifesting on the ground,” he said.
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Four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants were arrested Takarjala in Sepahijala District of Tripura on January 12, reports Northeast Now. Two pistols, two magazines, 17 bullets, four SIM cards, some money and extortion notices were r
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Four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants were arrested Takarjala in Sepahijala District of Tripura on January 12, reports Northeast Now. Two pistols, two magazines, 17 bullets, four SIM cards, some money and extortion notices were recovered from the arrested militants. The militants were identified as Lalthang Reang, Jiban Reang, Ganaram Reang alias Ganga aliasBaileng and Singhamani Reang.
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In a virtual meet of Police Chiefs of India and Bangladesh emphasis was laid on enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation especially against global terror groups, siasat.com reports on January 13. As a step towards that, designated ‘nodal points’ would
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In a virtual meet of Police Chiefs of India and Bangladesh emphasis was laid on enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation especially against global terror groups, siasat.com reports on January 13. As a step towards that, designated ‘nodal points’ would be established for timely and effective handling and response to existing as well as emerging security and counter-terrorism challenges. In the first delegation-level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue both sides agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorist entities including global terrorist groups, as well as other fugitives, wherever they are present and active. Both sides also reiterated the need for sharing real time intelligence and feedback through the designated ‘nodal points’, while appreciating each other’s ongoing action against insurgent groups operating in the region. “The scope of enhanced coordination to combat trans-border criminal activities, including smuggling of drugs, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), arms and ammunition and human trafficking was also discussed,” the statement from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said.
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January - 12 
India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is in Kabul, in the first high-level visit from Delhi to Afghanistan amid the peace process, Zee News reports on January 13. During his two-day visit, he met his counterpart Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohi
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India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is in Kabul, in the first high-level visit from Delhi to Afghanistan amid the peace process, Zee News reports on January 13. During his two-day visit, he met his counterpart Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohib and called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. During NSA's meet with President Ghani, counter-terror and building regional consensus for supporting peace in Afghanistan were the key topics. President Ghani said the "Afghan Defense and Security Forces are guarantors of stability in Afghanistan and are at the forefront of the war against regional and global terrorism." Adding, "Afghanistan and India in joint efforts with NATO and the United States will be able to succeed in the fight against terrorism."
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January - 12 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) has been able to boost counter terror operations and subsequent investigations through its national database of all terrorists in the country, The Week reports on January 13. The database also has details of Left wing extremi
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) has been able to boost counter terror operations and subsequent investigations through its national database of all terrorists in the country, The Week reports on January 13. The database also has details of Left wing extremists, north east insurgent groups and others. These details are now being made available at the District level, too, where analysing inputs on the ground becomes crucial. The multi-agency centre (MAC) under the IB has set up its units in several districts after building a countrywide network through its subsidiary units in states. “The Mac is setting up district units and the work is nearly complete,” said a government official. The National Memory Bank is part of it. The memory bank has interrogation reports running into thousands, with Jammu and Kashmir Police providing the maximum names and case details. More than 1,000 names and interrogation reports have been provided by Jammu and Kashmir, sources said.
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On January 12, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant arrested from Maibang village of Dima Hasao District in Assam, tweets Assam Rifles. The arrestee was involved in extortion activities.
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On January 12, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant arrested from Maibang village of Dima Hasao District in Assam, tweets Assam Rifles. The arrestee was involved in extortion activities.
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January - 12 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 12, filed a chargesheet against a Bengaluru-based medical doctor, Abdur Rahman alias Dr Brave, in the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) case in a New Delhi special court. Rahman, a resident of B
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 12, filed a chargesheet against a Bengaluru-based medical doctor, Abdur Rahman alias Dr Brave, in the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) case in a New Delhi special court. Rahman, a resident of Bengaluru, has been charged under various sections the IPC and the UAPA for allegedly joining the Islamic State terror group to further its ideology and also alleged illegal activities in India, officials in the agency said. “Rahman has been chargesheeted for furthering the ideology and activities of ISIS/Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) in connivance with co-accused Jahanzaib Sami Wani and others for committing subversive/anti national activities in India,” the NIA said in an official statement.
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January - 12 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Alam Bamo (24), ‘deputy commander’ of the action team, Modiam Sundar (27), a member of the action team squad, and Madkam Motu (28), a member of the supply team,surrendered be
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Alam Bamo (24), ‘deputy commander’ of the action team, Modiam Sundar (27), a member of the action team squad, and Madkam Motu (28), a member of the supply team,surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 12, reports Hindustan Times.The cadres were active in ‘Basaguda-Jagargunda area committee’ of Maoists, and were allegedly involved in several attacks on SFsas well as on civilians in the District. They turned themselves, citing disappointment with the ‘hollow’ Maoist ideology and atrocities committed by senior cadres of the CPI-Maoist.
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A Police officer escorting a team of polio health workers was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 12, reports Dawn. The slain officer was providing security to a team of polio health workers, w
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A Police officer escorting a team of polio health workers was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 12, reports Dawn. The slain officer was providing security to a team of polio health workers, who remain unharmed. A five-day polio vaccination campaign started January 11, during which over 40 million children under the age of five will be vaccinated across the country.
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An Anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Karachi on January 12 sentenced two persons inspired by Daish to life imprisonment in a case pertaining to the killing of a Pakistan Navy officer in 2013, reports Dawn. Accused Saad Aziz alias Tin Tin and Tahir Hussai
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An Anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Karachi on January 12 sentenced two persons inspired by Daish to life imprisonment in a case pertaining to the killing of a Pakistan Navy officer in 2013, reports Dawn. Accused Saad Aziz alias Tin Tin and Tahir Hussain Minhas aliasSaeen were found guilty of murdering Captain Ahmed of the Pakistan Navy and wounding his foreign wife in an armed attack in Karachi. The judge of the ATC-VIII pronounced the verdict reserved after recording evidence and final arguments from both sides. Both the accused, who were sentenced to death by a military court for the 2015 Safoora Goth bus carnage in which around 43 members of the Shia Ismaili community were killed, were produced in court from prison. The judge also imposed a fine of PKR 500,000 each on them and in case of default Aziz would have to undergo an additional six-month imprisonment, while Minhas would have to undergo an additional three-month imprisonment. The same court also awarded life imprisonment to accused Saad Aziz in a policeman’s murder case on October 16, 2014. Constable Waqar Hashmi, who was posted in the Rapid Response Force, was attacked and killed at the Powerhouse Chowrangi in Sector 11-K of New Karachi when he was returning home from duty.
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Police arrested seven persons who were carrying a large cache of weapons outside the District and sessions court in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 12, reports Dawn. Security head Mubashir Awan said five guns were seized from the
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Police arrested seven persons who were carrying a large cache of weapons outside the District and sessions court in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 12, reports Dawn. Security head Mubashir Awan said five guns were seized from the men, including Kalashnikovs. More than a thousand bullets and 15 magazines were also recovered, he added. The seven men were identified as Shehroz, Imran, Ehsanullah, Bilal, Faisal, Riaz, and one other.
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Two persons, including a Levies Force officer, were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Sui town of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on January 12, reports Dawn. Officials said that assailants opened fire on the Levies F
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Two persons, including a Levies Force officer, were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Sui town of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on January 12, reports Dawn. Officials said that assailants opened fire on the Levies Force official and his nephew in the main bazaar of Sui when they were passing through the area. As result both of them were killed on the spot and another person was injured. The assailants escaped from the site.
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Police on January 12 arrested Dharmendra Bastola, the ‘chief of foreign relations department’ and Secretariat member of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Gimdi of Lalitpur District in Provinc
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Police on January 12 arrested Dharmendra Bastola, the ‘chief of foreign relations department’ and Secretariat member of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Gimdi of Lalitpur District in Province No.3, reports Khabarhub. The arrested Bastola is also the ‘western command chief’ of the outlawed party.
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January - 12 
The Government has reiterated its commitment to resolve issues related to transitional justice in accordance with the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord, rulings of the Supreme Court, relevant international commitments, concerns of the conflict
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The Government has reiterated its commitment to resolve issues related to transitional justice in accordance with the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord, rulings of the Supreme Court, relevant international commitments, concerns of the conflict victims, and ground realities, reports The Himalayan Times on January 13. “The Government of Nepal has provided interim relief to the victims of conflict. The TRC and CIEDP are in place. The TRC has collected a total of 63,718 complaints and carried out preliminary probes, verified the registered complaints for authenticity and consolidated cases for further detailed investigation,” the report published on the website of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers said. “The government has appointed new members of both the commissions on the recommendation of an independent and inclusive committee constituted under the TRC Act. Out of five members in each commission, the TRC has two women members and the CIEDP has one woman member. The commissions have begun functioning,” read the report.
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Bangladesh on January 13 strongly protested against "baseless remarks and falsification" by US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo tagging Bangladesh with terrorist group al-Qaeda, reports The Independent. In his statement, Pompeo on January 12 menti
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Bangladesh on January 13 strongly protested against "baseless remarks and falsification" by US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo tagging Bangladesh with terrorist group al-Qaeda, reports The Independent. In his statement, Pompeo on January 12 mentioned Bangladesh as a place where the terrorist group al-Qaeda carried out attacks, falsely apprehending similar terrorist attacks in future. "Such irresponsible comment by a senior leader is very unfortunate and unacceptable. Our track record in countering terrorism has earned us global appreciation. Bangladesh considers that the US Secretary of State’s referring to Bangladesh as a possible location for al-Qaeda operations, is indeed unfounded and offers no evidence. However, if such a statement is made out of speculation, Bangladesh considers it very unfortunate, especially in the context of the ever-growing bilateral ties between the two friendly countries based on shared values, peace and common goals," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a protest note.
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In a virtual meet of Police Chiefs of India and Bangladesh emphasis was laid on enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation especially against global terror groups, siasat.com reports on January 13. As a step towards that, designated ‘nodal points’ would
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In a virtual meet of Police Chiefs of India and Bangladesh emphasis was laid on enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation especially against global terror groups, siasat.com reports on January 13. As a step towards that, designated ‘nodal points’ would be established for timely and effective handling and response to existing as well as emerging security and counter-terrorism challenges. In the first delegation-level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue both sides agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorist entities including global terrorist groups, as well as other fugitives, wherever they are present and active. Both sides also reiterated the need for sharing real time intelligence and feedback through the designated ‘nodal points’, while appreciating each other’s ongoing action against insurgent groups operating in the region. “The scope of enhanced coordination to combat trans-border criminal activities, including smuggling of drugs, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), arms and ammunition and human trafficking was also discussed,” the statement from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said.
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In the first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh held on January 12 Bangladesh and India Police agreed to enhance their work jointly against terrorist entities, including the Global Terro
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In the first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh held on January 12 Bangladesh and India Police agreed to enhance their work jointly against terrorist entities, including the Global Terrorist Groups, as well as other fugitives wherever they are present and active, reports Dhaka Tribune. “During the virtual dialogue, the police chiefs of both the countries reiterated the need for sharing of real time intelligence and feedback through the designated ‘nodal points’, while appreciating each other’s ongoing action against insurgent groups operating in the region,” said a press release. During the discussion, the meeting decided to strengthen the existing ties of the Police forces of the two neighboring countries. The scope of enhanced coordination to combat trans-border criminal activities, including smuggling of drugs, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), arms and ammunition and human trafficking was also came up in the discussion.
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January - 12 
Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa at a discussion held with the media chiefs at the EC Office on January 12 said that the Provincial Council elections should be held as they are a part of the Constitution, rep
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Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa at a discussion held with the media chiefs at the EC Office on January 12 said that the Provincial Council elections should be held as they are a part of the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. The Chairman of the EC pointed out that the non-holding of the Provincial Council elections has only prevented the appointment of people's representatives to those institutions and that the functions assigned to the Provincial Councils are being carried out as usual. “Some parties point out that the expenses incurred by the Provincial Councilors are a waste of money. However, according to the reports of the Finance Commission, the expenditure incurred on the staff and members of the Provincial Councils is only about 0.3 percent of the total expenditure of those Provincial Councils,” said the Chairman of the Election Commission. He further pointed out that a large role pertaining to various fields is being played through the Provincial Councils.
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Afghan Air Force, in pre-emptive operations, killed 12 Taliban terrorists, in airstrikes, in Charbolak and Sholgara Districts of Balkh Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Air Force, in pre-emptive operations, killed 12 Taliban terrorists, in airstrikes, in Charbolak and Sholgara Districts of Balkh Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 12 Taliban terrorists in Zheria District of Kandahar Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 12 Taliban terrorists in Zheria District of Kandahar Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 19 Taliban terrorists in Guizab District of Uruzgan Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 19 Taliban terrorists in Guizab District of Uruzgan Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 12 
India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is in Kabul, in the first high-level visit from Delhi to Afghanistan amid the peace process, Zee News reports on January 13. During his two-day visit, he met his counterpart Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohi
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India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is in Kabul, in the first high-level visit from Delhi to Afghanistan amid the peace process, Zee News reports on January 13. During his two-day visit, he met his counterpart Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohib and called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. During NSA's meet with President Ghani, counter-terror and building regional consensus for supporting peace in Afghanistan were the key topics. President Ghani said the "Afghan Defense and Security Forces are guarantors of stability in Afghanistan and are at the forefront of the war against regional and global terrorism." Adding, "Afghanistan and India in joint efforts with NATO and the United States will be able to succeed in the fight against terrorism."
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On January 12, Police, during a special operation, killed three Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in the Bagrami area of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 12, Police, during a special operation, killed three Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in the Bagrami area of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 12, Taliban militants killed a Police officer in the Shotorgardan area Qala-e-Naw city in Badghis Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 12, Taliban militants killed a Police officer in the Shotorgardan area Qala-e-Naw city in Badghis Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a Kabul Bank employee near his home in Haji Rafi town in PD2 district of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on January 12, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a Kabul Bank employee near his home in Haji Rafi town in PD2 district of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on January 12, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified gunman killed at least two female Afghan National Army soldiers when they attacked an army vehicle in PD5 of Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital, Balkh Province on January 12, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed at least two female Afghan National Army soldiers when they attacked an army vehicle in PD5 of Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital, Balkh Province on January 12, reports Tolo News.
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More than 270 terrorists (militants) are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is less than the 2019 and 2020 figures, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior on January 14.The Union Territory (UT) has seen a decrease in terroris
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More than 270 terrorists (militants) are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is less than the 2019 and 2020 figures, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior on January 14.The Union Territory (UT) has seen a decrease in terrorist incidents, infiltration and civilian killings in 2020, while Security Forces (SFs) carried out more than 100 “successful” counter-terrorism operations killing 225 terrorists, the official sources said, adding, there are over 270 terrorists active in J&K currently, of whom 205 are in Kashmir Valley.There were 421 active terrorists in J&K in 2019 and over 300 in 2020. While a total of 225 terrorists were killed in 2020, as many as 160 terrorists were killed in 2019 and 257 in 2018.In 2020, terrorists’ activities were also witnessed in so-far peaceful areas south of the Pir Panjal range in Jammu region, including Kishtwar-Doda and Poonch, the official sources said.Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) chief Dilbag Singh had earlier said, “As many as 635 OGWs (Over Ground Workers) were arrested (in 2020) and 56 out of them were booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA).” Singh had said that all the terror organisations are leaderless now and those militants who are recruited as leaders of any group by Pakistan-based handlers are caught or killed.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Hidma Muchaki, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Chikpal and Marjum villages in Dant
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Hidma Muchaki, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Chikpal and Marjum villages in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 13, reports The Pioneer. The gunfight broke out when a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the area.After the exchange of fire, the body of the slain Maoist was recovered along with a 9 mm pistol from the spot. Muchakiwas an active member of the ‘Katekalyan Area Committee’ of Maoists and was involved in several incidents.
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India has proposed an eight-point Action Plan to counter global terrorism and called upon world community to ‘’walk the talk’’ and commit to the goal of ‘’zero tolerance’’ with ‘no ifs and buts’ against the scourge, Goa Chronicle reports on January 1
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India has proposed an eight-point Action Plan to counter global terrorism and called upon world community to ‘’walk the talk’’ and commit to the goal of ‘’zero tolerance’’ with ‘no ifs and buts’ against the scourge, Goa Chronicle reports on January 14. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his address at the 20th anniversary of the UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1373, said eight points ‘’that could in a way be an Action Plan,’’ would be important for the UN system to credibly address the menace of terrorism and ensure effective action. The eight points of the Action Plan are: Summoning the political will to ‘’unhesitatingly’’ combat terrorism; Decrying ‘’double standards’’ in the fight against terrorism; Reform of the working methods of the Committees dealing with Sanctions and Counter Terrorism; Firmly discouraging exclusivist thinking that divides the world and harms social fabric; Enlisting and delisting individuals and entities under the UN sanctions regimes objectively not for political or religious considerations; Fully recognizing and addressing the link between terrorism and transnational organized crime; Combating terrorist financing; Immediate attention to adequate funding to UN Counter Terrorism bodies from UN regular budget.
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Militants lobbed a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)party of 21 battalion outside Chhatti Padhsahi Gurudwara at Rainawari chowk in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excels
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Militants lobbed a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)party of 21 battalion outside Chhatti Padhsahi Gurudwara at Rainawari chowk in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants lobbed the grenade at a mobile security checkpoint set up by the CRPF at Rainawari in the old city, however, there was no damage done due to the explosion, officials said.
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Police arrested two OverGround Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Bulbul Bagh area in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said,“Based o
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Police arrested two OverGround Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Bulbul Bagh area in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said,“Based on reliable information, Srinagar Police have arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfit LeT from Bulbul Bagh Barzulla area of district Srinagar.” The arrested OGWs have been identified as Muzaffar Jan, a resident of Old Barzulla and Abass Shafi Najar, a resident of Natipora locality in Srinagar.Arms and ammunition including two Chinese pistols, two magazines and 13 live pistol cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) detected a tunnel in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, “Border Security Force detects a tunnel along the international border in Hiranagar secto
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The Border Security Force (BSF) detected a tunnel in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, “Border Security Force detects a tunnel along the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua. More details awaited”.The cross-border tunnel originating from Shakargarh forward village of Pakistan and opening in Bobiya village along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District amid indications that the tunnel might have been dug as early as in 2016-17.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 12 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 600 million in the international market, near India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 13, reports The Tribune. “We seized
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 12 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 600 million in the international market, near India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 13, reports The Tribune. “We seized 12 packets of the contraband near the border fence. The area is manned by 88 Bn, BSF, Amritsar sector. A 13-foot-long PVC pipe was also found there. It was probably used to push packets across the border. No arrest has been made so far,” a BSF official said.
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January - 13 
The cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist),put up a poster warning ‘Police informers’ and businessmen of dire consequences if they pass on information about the group to P
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The cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist),put up a poster warning ‘Police informers’ and businessmen of dire consequences if they pass on information about the group to Police or refuse to oblige the demands of PLFI at Gudri Bazar in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand on January 13, reports The Pioneer. The poster urged the local masses to unite against ‘oppressive forces’ and threatened industrialists to face the PLFI’s wrath if they continue to exploit the poor class. Through the poster, the PLFI also asked Police ‘not to conduct fake encounters and refrain from targeting innocent villagers.’
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13, filed a supplementary chargesheet before the Special NIA Court in New Delhi against three arms suppliers – Ashish Kumar, Javed and Arshad Ali alias Munshi, all residents of Meerut District in Utt
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13, filed a supplementary chargesheet before the Special NIA Court in New Delhi against three arms suppliers – Ashish Kumar, Javed and Arshad Ali alias Munshi, all residents of Meerut District in Uttar Pradesh, in a case (RC27/2017/NIA/DLI dated 10.12.2017) related to the killing of Amit Sharma, President of an organisation called Sri Hindu Takht by two armed assailants on January 14, 2017, says NIA. The killing of Amit Sharma was a part of an organised conspiracy hatched by terrorist outfit Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF). According to NIA, this murder was one among eight such cases of serial killings/attempted killings that took place in Punjab in 2016-2017 with a view to create terror and communal disturbance. Earlier, NIA had filed charge-sheet, on May 14, 2018, against 15 accused persons in the case. Investigation in the case has established that the three accused persons had facilitated the other accused persons in commission of the terrorist act i.e. killing of Amit Sharma by supplying illegal fire Arms used in the crime. They had supplied illegal arms including .32 bore pistols which, along with other weapons/fire arms, were used in target killing cases in Punjab.
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In a letter sent to the Election Commission (EC) on January 13, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also the chairman of the rival faction of the ruling partyNepal Communist Party (NCP), maintained that the party has not split yet and Pushpa Kamal D
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In a letter sent to the Election Commission (EC) on January 13, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also the chairman of the rival faction of the ruling partyNepal Communist Party (NCP), maintained that the party has not split yet and Pushpa Kamal Dahal is still the second-ranked chairman of the party, reports Republica. Following the dissolution of House of Representatives (HoR) on December 20 the EC sent a letter to both the rival faction – one led by Oli and another by Dahal-Madhav Kumar Nepal - and asked to produce necessary details as per the Political Parties Act 2017 and its bylaws. In his response to the election body, Oli argued that naming Madhav Kumar Nepal as another chairman of the party is irrational as there are already two chairmen in the party. Referring to the decision of Dahal-Nepal faction to relieve Oli from the post of first chairman and pick Nepal as Dahal’s co-chairman, Oli said that there is neither legal ground nor any justifiable reasons for such acts.
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Netra Bikram Chand alias Biplav General Secretary of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in a press release has announced a five-day agitation against the arrest of leaders including ‘western command in-charge’ a
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Netra Bikram Chand alias Biplav General Secretary of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in a press release has announced a five-day agitation against the arrest of leaders including ‘western command in-charge’ and secretariat member Dharmendra Bastola ‘Kanchan’, reports Khabarhub on January 14. The statement said that a nationwide protest rally would be held on January 16, a protest rally on January 18, a protest assembly on January 20, a torch rally on January 21, and Nepal Bandh on January 23.
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January - 13 
The next hearing on the writ petition filed at Supreme Court against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for January 15 as the hearing on January 15 went short of time, reports Republica. The hearing being conducted on
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The next hearing on the writ petition filed at Supreme Court against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for January 15 as the hearing on January 15 went short of time, reports Republica. The hearing being conducted on the constitutional bench witnessed the pleading for an extended full bench and constitutional bench. On behalf of the writ petitioners, senior advocates Krishna Prasad Bhandari, Harihar Dahal, Raman Kumar Shrestha, Hari Upreti, Dinesh Tripathi, Dr Chandra Kant Gyawali and Shambhu Thapa pleaded for the hearing of writ petition on extended full bench. Arguing that it would be difficult to deliver justice by the bench comprising five Justices alone, they demanded an extended full bench comprising 11 Justices for comprehensive hearing and verdict. A total of 14 writ petitions were registered at the apex court challenging the move of Prime Minister Oli to dissolve HoR.
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on January 13 in its World Report 2021 that Sri Lanka’s human rights situation has seriously deteriorated under the administration of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. According to the report, Governmen
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on January 13 in its World Report 2021 that Sri Lanka’s human rights situation has seriously deteriorated under the administration of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. According to the report, Government security forces have increased intimidation and surveillance of human rights activists, victims of past abuses, lawyers, and journalists. Minority Muslim and Tamil communities have faced discrimination and threats. The Government pushed through passage of a constitutional amendment that undermines judicial independence and weakens oversight institutions, such as the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka. In February, Sri Lanka withdrew its commitments to the 2015 United Nations Human Rights Council for truth seeking, accountability, and reconciliation following the country’s long civil war.
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On January 13, Security Forces arrested two militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Sarkano District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 13, Security Forces arrested two militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Sarkano District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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One-person sustained injury in a mine blast near Farah National Radio and Television in Farah city of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 14.
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One-person sustained injury in a mine blast near Farah National Radio and Television in Farah city of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 14.
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 13 arrested Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) ‘chief for Momandara district’ in Basewal area of Momandara District in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 13 arrested Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) ‘chief for Momandara district’ in Basewal area of Momandara District in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Police recovered a BM-21 rocket in the Sarband-e-Shamarq area on Pul-e-Khumri city, in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson January 14.
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Police recovered a BM-21 rocket in the Sarband-e-Shamarq area on Pul-e-Khumri city, in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson January 14.
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Unidentified gunman on January 13 killed an employee of Nangarhar appellate court, Abdul Qayoum, in PD4 area of Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. Another court employee identified as Esmatullah is in stable condition, the local
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Unidentified gunman on January 13 killed an employee of Nangarhar appellate court, Abdul Qayoum, in PD4 area of Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News. Another court employee identified as Esmatullah is in stable condition, the local officials said.
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January - 14 
An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 14, reports Deccan Herald. The BSF personnel noticed suspicious activity near
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An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab on January 14, reports Deccan Herald. The BSF personnel noticed suspicious activity near the border fence and after sensing a threat, troops shot him dead.
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January - 14 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested near Samzuiram village of Peren District in Nagaland on January 14, tweets Assam Rifles. One 7.65 mm pistol with live round was recovered from the arrestee.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested near Samzuiram village of Peren District in Nagaland on January 14, tweets Assam Rifles. One 7.65 mm pistol with live round was recovered from the arrestee.
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On January 14, a Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant was arrested from Kachugaon Police Station (PS) of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. One foreign-made 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine, 6 rounds of 7.65 mm live ammunitio
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On January 14, a Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant was arrested from Kachugaon Police Station (PS) of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. One foreign-made 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine, 6 rounds of 7.65 mm live ammunition from the possession of the KLO militant, identified as, Pradip Roy alias Changma.
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On January 14, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The militant identified as K. Lanjingba was captured along with a .32 pistol with a magazine, an M-20 pistol mag
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On January 14, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The militant identified as K. Lanjingba was captured along with a .32 pistol with a magazine, an M-20 pistol magazine, ammunition, explosive materials and two detonators.
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On January 14, an overground worker (OGW) belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Changlang town of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On January 14, an overground worker (OGW) belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Changlang town of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 14 
The banned US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced a reward of USD 2,50,000 for protesting farmers of Punjab for hoisting ‘Khalistan flag’ at India Gate in the national capital on Republic Day, reports India Today. While announc
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The banned US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced a reward of USD 2,50,000 for protesting farmers of Punjab for hoisting ‘Khalistan flag’ at India Gate in the national capital on Republic Day, reports India Today. While announcing the reward, SFJ’s general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video tried to link the farmers' protest with 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “26 January is coming and on the Red Fort, there is an Indian tricolour. Remove the tricolour on 26th of January and replace it with the Khalistan flag,” he said while announcing that SFJ will give USD 2,50,000 to those who will remove the Indian tricolour. Besides this, SFJ also used the bait of giving foreign citizenship to lure the protesters. “The laws of the world are with you. If the Indian Government points a finger at you, you and your families will be brought to the foreign countries under the United Nations laws,” he further said.
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January - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Mainu Ram Salam (47) after accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Pardoni v
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Mainu Ram Salam (47) after accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Pardoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 14, reports The Times of India. About 25 armed Maoists barged into his house in the said village, dragged him out and brutally assaulted him to death. Police later recovered his body dumped on the outskirts of the village along with Maoist pamphlets which accused the deceased of being a ‘Police informer’.
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One soldier, identified as Sepoy Nabeel Liaqat, killed in cross-border shelling in Dewa sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on January 14, reports Samaa TV.
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One soldier, identified as Sepoy Nabeel Liaqat, killed in cross-border shelling in Dewa sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on January 14, reports Samaa TV.
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January - 14 
Three Army soldiers and two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with militants in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 14, reports Dawn. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the Security Forc
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Three Army soldiers and two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with militants in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 14, reports Dawn. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the Security Forces (SFs) carried out two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) on terrorist hideouts in North Waziristan. Two terrorists "including an IED (improvised explosive device) expert" were killed in the raids. During an exchange of fire with the militants, three soldiers were killed. They were identified as Sepoy Azaib Ahmed, resident of Karak District; Sepoy Zia Ul Islam, resident of Bannu District; and Lance Naik Abbas Khan, resident of Orakzai District.
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January - 14 
The rival faction led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has been preparing to oust Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from the party as a disciplinary action, reports Republica on January 15. According t
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The rival faction led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has been preparing to oust Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from the party as a disciplinary action, reports Republica on January 15. According to the faction, Prime Minister Oli has been running the Government breaching the party discipline and is liable to expulsion from the party. The faction had earlier relieved him from the portfolio of chairman and named senior leader Nepal as Dahal’s co-chairperson. Speaking at a program organized by Constitution Surveillance Group in the capital, Kathmandu on January 15, leader Nepal shared that they are preparing to oust Oli from the party itself. “He is not a suitable person even to be a party member,” said Nepal adding, “One who violates the constitution, doesn’t abide by party rules and breaches the party’s decisions, can’t be accepted as a member of the party.”
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Nine active members were surrendered on January 14 to law enforcement, paving the way for them to live a normal life, reports Dhaka Tribune. They surrendered before Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ah
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Nine active members were surrendered on January 14 to law enforcement, paving the way for them to live a normal life, reports Dhaka Tribune. They surrendered before Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed at an event at Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) headquarters. After their surrender, the Home Minister handed the former militants to their respective families. Among those who surrendered, six were former Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives while the rest were from Ansar Al Islam.
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January - 14 
With the aim of promoting coexistence among the people of the Eastern Province, the Governor of the Eastern Province Anuradha Yahampath has appointed an Expert Committee to study social injustices, reports Colombo Page on January 15. The expert commi
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With the aim of promoting coexistence among the people of the Eastern Province, the Governor of the Eastern Province Anuradha Yahampath has appointed an Expert Committee to study social injustices, reports Colombo Page on January 15. The expert committee is tasked to study in depth complaints, requests or appeals from the public regarding the development of coexistence among the communities, review information and make appropriate recommendations. Those who are seeking relief for the prejudices they have faced and the injustices they continue to face, can send the information of such incidents including facts and transcripts of the written testimonials to be received before January 31 to the “Committee of Experts on Social Injustice, Eastern Province Registrar's Office, Trincomalee”. The committee is scheduled to meet at the Batticaloa District Secretariat whole day on January 18 and at the Ampara Divisional Secretariat on the 19th and 20th. On those days it is possible to hand over the problems of the people to that committee.
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January - 14 
On January 14, Afghan Air Force killed eight Taliban militants in Ghazni Province, reports Ministry of Defencewebsite.Afghan National Army (ANA) prevented a car bomb attack in Ghazni province along the number one highway. Taliban wanted to target an
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On January 14, Afghan Air Force killed eight Taliban militants in Ghazni Province, reports Ministry of Defencewebsite.Afghan National Army (ANA) prevented a car bomb attack in Ghazni province along the number one highway. Taliban wanted to target an ANA base with the car bomb.
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On January 14, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in pre-emptive operations, killed 14 Taliban militants in Guizab District of Uruzgan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 14, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in pre-emptive operations, killed 14 Taliban militants in Guizab District of Uruzgan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 14 
On January 14, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, killed four Taliban militants in Balkh District of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Six Taliban militants were injured and 10 others were arrested during by Afghan Nation
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On January 14, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, killed four Taliban militants in Balkh District of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Six Taliban militants were injured and 10 others were arrested during by Afghan National Army.
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January - 15 
Around 300-400 terrorists trained in camps across the Line of Control (LoC) are ready to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Army chief General M M Naravane said on January 15, reports Daily Excelsior.In his speech during the Army Day Parade, General
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Around 300-400 terrorists trained in camps across the Line of Control (LoC) are ready to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Army chief General M M Naravane said on January 15, reports Daily Excelsior.In his speech during the Army Day Parade, General Naravane also said that there has been 44 per cent increase in ceasefire violations that reflects Pakistan’s sinister design. Pakistan often provides cover fire to help terrorists sneak into J&K.General Naravane said India’s active operations and strong counter-infiltration grid not only inflicted heavy losses on the enemy but they contained infiltration attempts as well.He said the Army killed over 200 terrorists in counter-terror operations and on the LoC last year, adding these measures have provided people of Jammu and Kashmir relief from terrorism.“Strong response is being given to the enemy on the other border. Pakistan continues to provide safe haven to terrorists. In the training camps, across the LoC around 300-400 terrorists are ready to infiltrate,” he said.“There was an increase of 44 per cent in the ceasefire violations last year which is proof of Pakistan’s sinister plans. There were also attempts to smuggle weapons using drones,” he added.
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January - 15 
Police recovered as many as 100 booby traps (iron spikes fixed to a wooden plank), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, during combing operations in the forests of Telangana-Chhattisgarh borders on January 15, reports T
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Police recovered as many as 100 booby traps (iron spikes fixed to a wooden plank), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, during combing operations in the forests of Telangana-Chhattisgarh borders on January 15, reports Telangana Today. The booby traps were planted in around 78 pits dug at a distance of one kilometer in the north-west direction of Pusuguppa village under Cherla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana.
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January - 15 
One soldier, Lance Naik Ebad Ali, was killed when unidentified assailants opened firing on Security Forces (SFs) in Azizkhel area of North Waziristan District on January 15, reports Dawn. Officials said that the SFs personnel were fetching water from
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One soldier, Lance Naik Ebad Ali, was killed when unidentified assailants opened firing on Security Forces (SFs) in Azizkhel area of North Waziristan District on January 15, reports Dawn. Officials said that the SFs personnel were fetching water from a spring near the checkpost in Azizkhel area when gunmen opened fire at them.
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January - 15 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young doctor in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late on January 15, reports Dawn.District Police officer Shafiullah Gandapur said that Dr Waliullah, an assistant professor of pathology at the Gaju Khan
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young doctor in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late on January 15, reports Dawn.District Police officer Shafiullah Gandapur said that Dr Waliullah, an assistant professor of pathology at the Gaju Khan Medical College in Swabi, was shot dead near Ipi village on the Mirali Bypass Road.
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January - 15 
Afghan National Army (ANA), in pre-emptive operations, killed 18 Taliban militants in Zheria District of Kandahar province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website.Seven others were injured during the operations of the ANA.
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Afghan National Army (ANA), in pre-emptive operations, killed 18 Taliban militants in Zheria District of Kandahar province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website.Seven others were injured during the operations of the ANA.
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January - 15 
Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants on Herat-Islam Qala highway in Islam Qala District of Herat Province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website. Five others were wounded during the operation on Taliban extortion position in He
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Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants on Herat-Islam Qala highway in Islam Qala District of Herat Province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website. Five others were wounded during the operation on Taliban extortion position in Herat province.
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The Defense Ministry on January 15 said that 118 Taliban members were killed in the clashes and more than 30 others were wounded in the last 24 hours, reports Tolo News. Also, data provided by security agencies indicate that parts of 21 provinces ha
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The Defense Ministry on January 15 said that 118 Taliban members were killed in the clashes and more than 30 others were wounded in the last 24 hours, reports Tolo News. Also, data provided by security agencies indicate that parts of 21 provinces have witnessed clashes between government forces and the Taliban.
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January - 15 
13 Afghan Local Policemen were killed in an attack by three Taliban “infiltrators” in their outpost in Ghorian district of Herat province on January 15, reports Tolo News. Herat Police spokesman Abdul Ahad Walizada said the attack was carried out by
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13 Afghan Local Policemen were killed in an attack by three Taliban “infiltrators” in their outpost in Ghorian district of Herat province on January 15, reports Tolo News. Herat Police spokesman Abdul Ahad Walizada said the attack was carried out by three Taliban “infiltrators” at around 10:00 pm.
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January - 15 
A car bomb explosion took place in Nahr-e-Siraj District in Helmand Province on January 15, leaving two Security Force (SF) personnel dead, reports Tolo News.
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A car bomb explosion took place in Nahr-e-Siraj District in Helmand Province on January 15, leaving two Security Force (SF) personnel dead, reports Tolo News.
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January - 15 
The United State (US) Department of Defense on January 15 confirmed that the number of US forces in Afghanistan has reached 2,500 as directed by President Donald Trump, reports Tolo News. “Today, the United States is closer than ever to ending nearly
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The United State (US) Department of Defense on January 15 confirmed that the number of US forces in Afghanistan has reached 2,500 as directed by President Donald Trump, reports Tolo News. “Today, the United States is closer than ever to ending nearly two decades of war and welcoming in an Afghan-owned, Afghan-led peace process to achieve a political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire,” the statement said quoting US Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller. “With a force of 2,500, commanders have what they need to keep America, our people and our interests safe," Miller said. "Working alongside our NATO allies and partners, the United States will continue to execute both our counterterrorism mission and the train, advise and assist mission in support of Afghan Security Forces working to secure peace in their country."
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January - 15 
Unnamed officials said that there is no progress in finalizing the agenda for the peace negotiations between Afghan Government and Taliban, reports Tolo News on January 16. Sources from both parties said that no meeting was held January 16 between th
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Unnamed officials said that there is no progress in finalizing the agenda for the peace negotiations between Afghan Government and Taliban, reports Tolo News on January 16. Sources from both parties said that no meeting was held January 16 between the contact groups about agenda of the talks. “The delegates have held their internal meetings about preparing the subjects for the agenda and their contents and are fully ready to conduct more talks on it,” said Najia Anwari, a spokeswoman for the State Ministry for Peace Affairs.
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January - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Saybo alias Ranu, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Kutru and Ketulnar under K
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Saybo alias Ranu, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Kutru and Ketulnar under Kutur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 16, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Police launched a combing operation in the said area. On seeing the SFs, Maoists opened fire resulting in a gun-battle in which the Maoist was killed. Ranu was a‘commander’ of the Maoists’ Farsegarh Action Squad and ‘Deputy Commander’ of Farsegarh LOS (Local Operating Squad). Pistol rounds, arrow bombs and daily use items were recovered from the spot.
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January - 16 
A woman identified as Sanjho Devi, was killed while another woman identified as Phoolmani Devi,was injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gotang forest in Latehar District of Jharkhand
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A woman identified as Sanjho Devi, was killed while another woman identified as Phoolmani Devi,was injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gotang forest in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 16, reports The New Indian Express. The Maoists also fired indiscriminately after triggering the explosion.According to Police, the landmine was exploded when a group of women had gone into the forest to fetch fire-wood.When Security Forces (SFs) reached the spot after being informed about the incident, a gun-battle took place with the Maoists, following which the rebels escaped into the dense forests.
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January - 16 
The Tripura Police have said that Liton Nath (40), a petty trader of Damcherra area who was abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT)militants, has been killed by his abductors, reports The Assam Tribune on January 17.Liton wa
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The Tripura Police have said that Liton Nath (40), a petty trader of Damcherra area who was abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT)militants, has been killed by his abductors, reports The Assam Tribune on January 17.Liton was abducted on November 27 last year.According to the Police, when his abductors failed to extract any ransom from his family, they killed him and then buried his body at a desolate place called Ranibari between Damcherra and Khedacherra in North Tripura District.The Police got this information from four NLFT militants arrested from Takarjala in Sepahijala District on January 12.During interrogation, the accused confessed to have killed Liton. Earlier, SATP had reported about the arrest of four NLFT militants from Takarjala in Sepahijala District of Tripura on January 12.
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January - 16 
The United States (US) reviewed and maintained the terrorist designations of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), along with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Sinai Peninsula (ISIL-SP) and several other organisations, The Times of
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The United States (US) reviewed and maintained the terrorist designations of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), along with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Sinai Peninsula (ISIL-SP) and several other organisations, The Times of India reported on January 17. Days ahead of the transition of power, the US department of state reviewed and maintained the Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) designations of LeJ, ISIL-SP, LeT, JayshRijal al-Tariq al Naqshabandi, Jama’atuAnsarulMuslimina Fi Biladis-Sudan (Ansaru), al-Nusrah Front, Continuity Irish Republican Army, and the National Liberation Army. “Based upon a review of the Administrative Records… I conclude that the circumstances that were the bases for the designations of the aforementioned organisations as Foreign Terrorist Organisations have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designations and that the national security of the US does not warrant a revocation of the designations,” secretary of state Mike Pompeo said in a federal register notification published on January 14.
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January - 16 
At least four persons were injured in a blast near a passenger bus on Sariab Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 16, reports ARY News. An official of the bomb disposal squad said that it was a home-mad device packed with
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At least four persons were injured in a blast near a passenger bus on Sariab Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 16, reports ARY News. An official of the bomb disposal squad said that it was a home-mad device packed with five-kilogram explosive material.
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January - 16 
The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on January 16 held demonstrations in all 753 local levels across the country against the Government’s December 20 move to dissolve the House of Representative (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a m
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The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on January 16 held demonstrations in all 753 local levels across the country against the Government’s December 20 move to dissolve the House of Representative (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a mass in Bharatpur Municipality, Chitwan, NC’s senior leader Ramchandra Paudel said it was the communist leaders who had derailed the country’s path of development and prosperity towards communalism and regression, while all neighbouring countries were swiftly heading towards prosperity. He further said that it was now the duty of every citizen to save the constitution of the country and the nation itself by reinstating the dissolved House. “But, no one should assume that through our protests we are exerting pressure on the Supreme Court about a case sub-judice in the court.”
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January - 16 
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris speaking to the media after meeting Ven. Kappetipola Sri Vimala Nayaka Thera in Kandy on January 16 said that Government will present the draft for a new Constitution to Parliament before the end of this year, rep
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Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris speaking to the media after meeting Ven. Kappetipola Sri Vimala Nayaka Thera in Kandy on January 16 said that Government will present the draft for a new Constitution to Parliament before the end of this year, reports Daily News. He pointed out that a Committee headed by Romesh de Silva, PC has been appointed for the purpose, adding that the 1978 Constitution needs to undergo comprehensive changes to suit the contemporary times.
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January - 16 
A National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal, identified as Juma Gul, was killed in an attack by unidentified armed assailants in Lashkargah city in Helmand Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.
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A National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal, identified as Juma Gul, was killed in an attack by unidentified armed assailants in Lashkargah city in Helmand Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.
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January - 16 
A Police personal was killed and two others were wounded in a roadside bomb blast that targeted a Police vehicle in Pul-e-Khumri city in Baghlan Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.
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A Police personal was killed and two others were wounded in a roadside bomb blast that targeted a Police vehicle in Pul-e-Khumri city in Baghlan Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.
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January - 16 
A suicide explosive-laden vehicle exploded in Daman District, near Kandahar airport in Kandahar Province on January 16, reportsThe Khaama Press. After the blast, a number of attackers targeted the Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) headq
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A suicide explosive-laden vehicle exploded in Daman District, near Kandahar airport in Kandahar Province on January 16, reportsThe Khaama Press. After the blast, a number of attackers targeted the Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters. The Afghan security forces launched operations and occupied the area to eliminate the attackers. No individual or group claimed responsibilities for the explosion.
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January - 16 
Afghan National Army killed five Taliban militants in Baghlan-e Markazi District of Baghlan Province on January 16, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Army killed five Taliban militants in Baghlan-e Markazi District of Baghlan Province on January 16, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 16 
Two Police personnel were killed in an explosion that targeted an armored vehicle in the Kabul University road in PD3 area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.Three civilians were wounded in the explosions.Sources said th
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Two Police personnel were killed in an explosion that targeted an armored vehicle in the Kabul University road in PD3 area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on January 16, reports Tolo News.Three civilians were wounded in the explosions.Sources said the vehicle belonged to Mohammad Nabi Bayan, the Deputy Head of Kabul Police Headquarters for Security Affairs who survived the attack.
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January - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have busted a fake Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module of extortionists in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police received a complaint fro
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have busted a fake Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module of extortionists in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police received a complaint from a person that he had received a letter on the letter pad of LeT, demanding INR 50,000 for the outfit since it was in a dire need of funds for carrying out various activities.During the course of investigation, it came to fore that three persons identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Reshi, a driver, Mumtaz Ahmad War, an Imam of a mosque, and Abdul Qayoom Ganie, a mason, all residents of Warpora mastered a plan to collect money from the complainant. The Police said that all three accused were arrested and upon interrogation, the three revealed how they were blackmailing the general public and prominent businessmen of the area by sending letters on the fake letter pad of LeT.During their further questioning they confessed that their area of operation was not confined to Warpora and they have extorted money from residents of main town Sopore also.
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January - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Parmeshwar Sahu, on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in a weekly market of Piri village in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 17, reports The Teleg
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Parmeshwar Sahu, on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in a weekly market of Piri village in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 17, reports The Telegraph. Around five to six armed Maoists entered the market along NH-100 in Piri and shot Parmeshwar from point blank range and escaped in the neighboring forest area chanting slogans that warned ‘Police informers’ of dire consequences.
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January - 17 
Three people, including a former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Nazim (Organizer), Qamar Khan, were shot dead when his vehicle came under attack by unidentified assailants near a private hospital on Mardan Road in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhw
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Three people, including a former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Nazim (Organizer), Qamar Khan, were shot dead when his vehicle came under attack by unidentified assailants near a private hospital on Mardan Road in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 17, reports Samaa TV. A passerby was also among the dead.
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January - 17 
A fresh military operation has been reportedly launched in Gorkop area of Kech District in Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported on January 18. There are reports of houses being burnt and detention of people. According to details, the ongoing op
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A fresh military operation has been reportedly launched in Gorkop area of Kech District in Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported on January 18. There are reports of houses being burnt and detention of people. According to details, the ongoing operation in Gorkop has been extended – houses were set on fire during the operation, while a local shepherd namely Juma son of Ibrahim was arrested from a mountainous area, allegedly by military. Military personnel have installed several check posts at Krochy, Buxar Ziarat and in the mountains from Reso to Gwadar. Military officials have not yet provided any information regarding the operation, while no details have been received so far regarding casualties due to the siege.
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January - 17 
Lawyers representing the petitioners on January 17 said the Prime Minister has no power to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Advocate Bhimarjun Acharya said that the Prime Minister has no power to dissolve the
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Lawyers representing the petitioners on January 17 said the Prime Minister has no power to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. Advocate Bhimarjun Acharya said that the Prime Minister has no power to dissolve the HoR and as per the constitutional provision the House could be dissolved only after exhausting all options listed in Article 76 regarding formation of the Government. Acharya said there were only two conditions under which the HoR could be dissolved — on the expiry of the five-year term of the HoR or when a coalition of parties fails to appoint a PM or the PM appointed by them fails to obtain a vote of confidence. “This does not mean that the PM can recommend dissolution of HoR at his will,” he argued. Advocate Sunil Pokharel wondered how the PM, against whom the HoR could not move a no-trust motion for the first two years, dissolved the HoR in 17 minutes. Pokharel said as per the constitution only the PM formed under Article 76 (5) of the constitution could recommend House dissolution under Article 76 (7).
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January - 17 
The Election Commission (EC) on January 17 urged all political parties to assist in the preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. The EC held discussions with 11 polit
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The Election Commission (EC) on January 17 urged all political parties to assist in the preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. The EC held discussions with 11 political parties represented in the HoR, provincial assemblies and local level and requested them to update the voter list for the election and assist in determining the polling stations. Representatives of both factions of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) were present at the meeting. Baburam Dahal from K P Oli-led NCP faction and Rajendra Pandey and Lilamani Pokharel from Pushpa Kamal Dahal-Madhav Kumar Nepal-led factions were present in the meeting. During the discussion, Pandey reminded that they have already applied to the commission to stop the preparations for the HoR election as the hearing on the writ petitions against the dissolution of the Parliament is currently underway in the Supreme Court.
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January - 17 
The Anti-Terrorism Unit of Police on January 17 launched an awareness video and television commercials to prevent online-based extremism, reports New Age. Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed launched the video and TV commercials as the chief gu
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The Anti-Terrorism Unit of Police on January 17 launched an awareness video and television commercials to prevent online-based extremism, reports New Age. Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed launched the video and TV commercials as the chief guest at a function at Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka city. During the programme, the Police chief asked the youths to inform the law enforcement authorities if anyone influenced them to take the path of extremism. He said that social media remained a hotbed for extremism propaganda and therefore every unit of Bangladesh Police has continued cyber patrolling. ‘Police are working towards a goal of uprooting extremists and we have to be vigilant until the last extremist is wiped out,’ Benazir said.
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January - 17 
Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar arrived in Jeddah on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, reports Bakhtar News on January 19. According to a statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the stated purpose of M
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Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar arrived in Jeddah on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, reports Bakhtar News on January 19. According to a statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the stated purpose of Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia is to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly the expansion of trade and economic relations as well as to appreciate Riyadh’s support for the Afghan peace process.
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January - 17 
Independent Election Commission (IEC) Commissioners, during their meeting with President Ashraf Ghani, expressed their readiness to hold the Ghazni Parliamentary elections and provincial council elections, reports Bakhtar News on January 18.
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Independent Election Commission (IEC) Commissioners, during their meeting with President Ashraf Ghani, expressed their readiness to hold the Ghazni Parliamentary elections and provincial council elections, reports Bakhtar News on January 18.
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January - 17 
On January 17, a civilian was injured in a mine explosion in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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On January 17, a civilian was injured in a mine explosion in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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January - 17 
Suspected Taliban militants, in an attack on security outpost, killed eight Security Force (SF) personnel, in Baghlan-Samangan highway in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital of Baghlan Province on January 17, reports Tolo News.“Two other security fo
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Suspected Taliban militants, in an attack on security outpost, killed eight Security Force (SF) personnel, in Baghlan-Samangan highway in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital of Baghlan Province on January 17, reports Tolo News.“Two other security force members are missing, and two army vehicles were destroyed in the attack,” the sources said, adding that “the outpost has been destroyed and some bodies of the security forces remain there.”
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January - 17 
Unidentified gunmen opened fire killing two female judges of the Supreme Court in Kabul city of Kabul Province on January 17, reports Tolo News. However, no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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Unidentified gunmen opened fire killing two female judges of the Supreme Court in Kabul city of Kabul Province on January 17, reports Tolo News. However, no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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January - 18 
On January 18, a weapon cache including a USA-made and a country made pistols with magazines was recovered from a jhum cultivation area near Sungkomen village in Mokokchung District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now.
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On January 18, a weapon cache including a USA-made and a country made pistols with magazines was recovered from a jhum cultivation area near Sungkomen village in Mokokchung District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now.
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January - 18 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists laid down their arms under the ‘Lon Varratu’ (
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists laid down their arms under the ‘Lon Varratu’ (Return to your home/village) campaign of the District Police. Of the eight, Suresh Oyami (20) was active as a member of Platoon No 13 under ‘Bhairamgarh Area Committee’ of the Maoists and carried a reward of INR 200,000 on his head. Three others – Jogi Madvi (19), Pradip alias Pandru Kovasi (20) and Sule Kawasi (35), carried rewards of INR 100,000 each. The other four (identity not reported) were part of CPI-Maoist’s lower hierarchy. “All of them were involved in attacks on police teams, planting explosives and damaging government property, including railway tracks, and killings of civilians in Dantewada and Bijapur Districts,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said.
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January - 18 
India on January 18, said that the presence of foreign terrorists, who become enablers of attacks carried out by terror groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS), in countries facing conflicts poses serious challenges and undermines global e
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India on January 18, said that the presence of foreign terrorists, who become enablers of attacks carried out by terror groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS), in countries facing conflicts poses serious challenges and undermines global efforts to counter terrorism, reports NDTV. Speaking at the UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing on ''Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations: League of Arab States'', India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti also said that such foreign fighters are radicalising the youth. "The presence of foreign terrorist fighters in countries facing conflicts is posing serious challenges to ongoing international efforts. These fighters have become enablers of attacks carried out by terror groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS. They are also radicalising the youth," Tirumurti said. He added it is well-known that the foreign terrorist fighters in Libya are radicalising the entire region. "This development is undermining our collective efforts to counter terrorism," he said. He underlined that the League of Arab States has an important role to play in the areas of mediation, conflict prevention and resolution in the region, and stressed that the ongoing conflicts in the region go back a decade and have now become protracted in nature, whether in Syria, Libya or Yemen.
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January - 18 
Police arrested two women Maoists, identified as Korsa Mase alias Shanti (24) and Sunita Karam (20) in separate incidents in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports Outlook.While Shanti was arrested from her native place Padeda under
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Police arrested two women Maoists, identified as Korsa Mase alias Shanti (24) and Sunita Karam (20) in separate incidents in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports Outlook.While Shanti was arrested from her native place Padeda under Gangaloor Police Station limits, Sunita was arrested from Cherla road under Pamed Police Station limits in the District. Shanti, a member of company no.1 of the ‘Mad division’ of Maoists and carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on her head, was allegedly involved in several Maoist incidents, including attacks on Police and damaging public property. Sunita was the ‘head’ of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) – a frontal wing of Maoists and carried a reward of INR 100,000 on her head.
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January - 18 
The US-based banned terrorist outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on January 18, gave a call to agitating farmers of Punjab to “plunge Delhi into darkness on R-Day” by targeting the offices of ‘discoms’ (distribution companies) and cutting the city’s pow
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The US-based banned terrorist outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on January 18, gave a call to agitating farmers of Punjab to “plunge Delhi into darkness on R-Day” by targeting the offices of ‘discoms’ (distribution companies) and cutting the city’s power supplies, reports The Times of India. In a video message, SFJ’s legal adviser Gurpatwant Singh Pannun called upon the farmers of Punjab to cut off the electricity supply to Delhi on January 25 and 26 while claiming that the electricity distribution companies like BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yumna are owned by the same “Ambanis” who will be the beneficiary under the new farm Acts. Without plunging Delhi into darkness on R-Day, the farmers’ protest will continue to fall on deaf ears, the legal adviser to SFJ warned.
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January - 18 
Two militants affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested along with weaponry by a joint team of Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu, between Batote and Ramban stretch of the National Highway in Ramban Districtof Jammu and Kashmir
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Two militants affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested along with weaponry by a joint team of Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu, between Batote and Ramban stretch of the National Highway in Ramban Districtof Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants were identified as Umar Ahmed Malik son of Abdul Ahmed Malik and Suhail Ahmed Malik son of Mohammad Yaseen Malik, both residents of village Semthan in Bijbehara area of Anantnag District. Police said that a consignment of the weaponry had been dropped by the Pakistani Rangers using a drone at the International Border (IB) somewhere in Vijaypur sector of Samba District, and JeM handler Aqib alias Alfa operating in Budgam had asked the two arrested operatives of the outfit to pick up the consignment from the IB in Vijaypur sector.The recoveries included two AK-74, one Pistol, 16 Grenades, nine Ak-Magazines, 269 Live Bullets and two Magazines.
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January - 18 
Two shops were destroyed in mortar shell attacks from Kunar province of Afghanistan that landed in two border localities, Laghari and MulaKilli, of Mamondtehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of January 18, re
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Two shops were destroyed in mortar shell attacks from Kunar province of Afghanistan that landed in two border localities, Laghari and MulaKilli, of Mamondtehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of January 18, reports Dawn. However, no loss of life was reported. “We don’t know about the exact number of mortar shells fired from Afghanistan’s Kunar province, but they landed in two localities near the Pak-Afghan border,” Police official said. No one claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police on January 18 arrested a student of Karachi's Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology over charges of "international terror financing", reports Dawn. “The CTD arre
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police on January 18 arrested a student of Karachi's Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology over charges of "international terror financing", reports Dawn. “The CTD arrested Hafiz Mohammed Omer bin Khalid over international terror financing charges when he was trying to flee the city,” CTD Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Omar Shahid Hamid told a press conference at his office. According to Hamid, the held suspect is a final year student at the university. “He was involved in sending money to families of militants linked with the global [militant] Islamic State group in Syria,” said the officer. According to the CTD, Khalid used to provide cash to an associate, named Zia, in Hyderabad, who converted it into dollars before sending it to Syria. He has sent over PKR one million so far, added Hamid.
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January - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 18 arrested a suspected Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) cadre, identified as Ali aka Sunni, allegedly involved in bomb attacks on Rangers from the near Safora roundabout in Sacchal area of Karachi, t
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 18 arrested a suspected Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) cadre, identified as Ali aka Sunni, allegedly involved in bomb attacks on Rangers from the near Safora roundabout in Sacchal area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. “He is involved in attacks on Rangers check-posts and vehicles,” the CTD Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Omar Shahid Hamid said while adding that the accused was attacking the vehicles of law enforcement agencies with hand grenades on the directives of his handler, Ali Asghar Shah. A weapon was also recovered from his possession during his arrest.
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January - 18 
The KP Police have registered 516 cases and arrested 751 accused during actions across the province to achieve the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) targets, KP Police chief Sanaullah Abbasi said, The News reported on January 19. As many as 128 accu
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The KP Police have registered 516 cases and arrested 751 accused during actions across the province to achieve the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) targets, KP Police chief Sanaullah Abbasi said, The News reported on January 19. As many as 128 accused have been convicted by the courts after their arrest. “A total of Rs252 million have been recovered from the held accused in actions under FATF requirements,” Abbasi said. He added that more targets were achieved during the last year as CTD is aggressively going after those involved in money laundering. The FATF, in a statement in November last year, said Pakistan has made progress across all action plan items and has now largely addressed 21 of the 27 action items. The statement added the FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by February 2021.
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January - 18 
Two militants were killed while another was injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Nargosa area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 18, reports Dawn. "Security forces conducted an IBO in Nargosa area of Sout
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Two militants were killed while another was injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Nargosa area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 18, reports Dawn. "Security forces conducted an IBO in Nargosa area of South Waziristan district. During intense fire, two terrorists Usman Ali and Waheed were killed and one got injured and apprehended," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. "The killed terrorists were active members of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Sajna group and were improvised explosive device (IED) experts, terrorist trainers, motivators, and were involved in attacks on security forces. Terrorist Usman was also involved in the attack on security forces on October 14, 2020 in which Captain Umer Cheema, two JCOs and three Soldiers were martyred while four were injured," the statement added.
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January - 18 
President Bidya Devi Bhandari on January 18 said that a fresh mandate is must for peace, stability and development in the country, reports Republica. Receiving the annual report of the Election Commission (EC) at a programme organized at the Office o
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President Bidya Devi Bhandari on January 18 said that a fresh mandate is must for peace, stability and development in the country, reports Republica. Receiving the annual report of the Election Commission (EC) at a programme organized at the Office of President in Sheetal Niwas, President Bhandari said that it is necessary to conduct the elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the slated dates as a fresh mandate is essential for peace, stability and development.
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January - 18 
A Khulna Court on January 18 sentenced five cadres of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party-Jonojuddho (PBCP-Jonojuddho) to life imprisonment in a case filed in connection with the murder of Ekushey Padak recipient and journalist Humayun Kabir Balu
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A Khulna Court on January 18 sentenced five cadres of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party-Jonojuddho (PBCP-Jonojuddho) to life imprisonment in a case filed in connection with the murder of Ekushey Padak recipient and journalist Humayun Kabir Balu in 2004, reports The Daily Star. The convicts are: Syed Iqbal Hossain alias Swadhin, Nazul alias Ripon alias Nazul Islam alias Khora Nazul, Masum alias Jahangir, Rimon alias Asaduzzaman and Zahid Hossain alias Sabuj alias Zahidur Rahman. Zahid, Nazul, Rimon and Swadhin were present in the court, while another convict Jahangir is on the run. Balu was the editor of local ‘Dainik Janmabhumi’ and president of Khulna Press Club. He was bombed to death while entering his office-cum-residence on Haji Meher Ali road in Khulna city on June 27, 2004.
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January - 18 
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on January 18 said Al-Qaeda has no presence in Bangladesh as claimed in a “thoughtless remark” by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, reports The Independent. “Our Foreign Ministry has strongly protested against the r
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Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on January 18 said Al-Qaeda has no presence in Bangladesh as claimed in a “thoughtless remark” by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, reports The Independent. “Our Foreign Ministry has strongly protested against the remark. It’s unfortunate when such thoughtless statements come from the secretary of state of a country like the USA,” he told reporters during a briefing at the Secretariat.
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January - 18 
Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said that 15 Taliban and four security forces were killed in clashes in Dasht-e-Archi District and the Bagh-e-Sherkat area of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province on January 18, reports Tolo News.
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Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said that 15 Taliban and four security forces were killed in clashes in Dasht-e-Archi District and the Bagh-e-Sherkat area of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province on January 18, reports Tolo News.
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January - 18 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants’ attacks in Muqur and Qadas Districts of Badghis Province on January 18, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed seven Taliban militants’ attacks in Muqur and Qadas Districts of Badghis Province on January 18, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 18 
Four civilians were injured in a magnetic mine that was planted in a taxi they were commuting exploded in Parwan 3 area of PD 4 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 19.
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Four civilians were injured in a magnetic mine that was planted in a taxi they were commuting exploded in Parwan 3 area of PD 4 District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 19.
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January - 18 
On January 18, a security guard was injured in an explosion by Taliban militants that destroyed a Salam telecommunication network antenna in Qasemabad village of Kajran district in Daykundi Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 18, a security guard was injured in an explosion by Taliban militants that destroyed a Salam telecommunication network antenna in Qasemabad village of Kajran district in Daykundi Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 18 
On January 18, a vehicle belonging to the Ministry of Communications was targeted by a magnetic mine on Shura Council in the PD6 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News.No one injured in the blast.
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On January 18, a vehicle belonging to the Ministry of Communications was targeted by a magnetic mine on Shura Council in the PD6 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News.No one injured in the blast.
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January - 18 
On January 18, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 27 Taliban militants, in pre-emptive operations, in vicinity of Arghandab, Panjwae and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 18, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 27 Taliban militants, in pre-emptive operations, in vicinity of Arghandab, Panjwae and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 18 
Security officials say a Land-Cruiser car hit a landmine in Maktab-e-Nehzat Street in the 11th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News. No one injured in the blast.
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Security officials say a Land-Cruiser car hit a landmine in Maktab-e-Nehzat Street in the 11th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News. No one injured in the blast.
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January - 18 
Maldives Police Service, on January 18, confirmed the release of a Maldivian terrorist suspect arrested on October 15, 2020, after his return from Syria, reports Edition.mv. According to Police, he was released under the Monitor Control (MoniCon) ord
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Maldives Police Service, on January 18, confirmed the release of a Maldivian terrorist suspect arrested on October 15, 2020, after his return from Syria, reports Edition.mv. According to Police, he was released under the Monitor Control (MoniCon) order on December 3, after a brief period at the National Reintegration Centre. The suspect was the first alleged insurgent detained at the reintegration centre, established under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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January - 19 
Acting upon another information that militants were planning to lob grenade in Anantnag town, Security Forces (SFs) laid surprise nakas(Police check post) at multiple places, and arrested one militant associate of JeM militant outfit, identified as
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Acting upon another information that militants were planning to lob grenade in Anantnag town, Security Forces (SFs) laid surprise nakas(Police check post) at multiple places, and arrested one militant associate of JeM militant outfit, identified as Rayees Ahmad Mir, a resident of Chandhara Pampore, at Mehendi Kadal in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. One hand grenade was recovered from Rayees’s possession.
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January - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in a forested area under Tarrem Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports NDTV. Wh
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in a forested area under Tarrem Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports NDTV. While the Maoist was shot dead by the SFs, a District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel was injured after he invertedly stepped on an Improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the rebels during the operation. “Multiple gunfights took place between SFs and Maoists in the forests under the said Police Station around 450 kilometers away from capital Raipur. The team included personnel from DRG, Special Task Force (STF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force,” Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P said adding that “following one of the encounters, the body of a Maoist was found from the spot while DRG assistant constable Jogeshwar Paikra suffered injuries in an IED blast.” The SFs also recovered a 12 bore gun, uniforms, IED, Maoist literature, etc. from the site. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 19 
On January 19, a hand grenade was hurled by miscreants at Raj Bhawan in Imphal of Imphal West District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. However, the grenade which is believed to be a Chinese made hand grenade did not explode and was swiftly dif
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On January 19, a hand grenade was hurled by miscreants at Raj Bhawan in Imphal of Imphal West District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. However, the grenade which is believed to be a Chinese made hand grenade did not explode and was swiftly diffused. No terror outfit has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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January - 19 
On January 19, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Gelbung village in Churachandpur District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On January 19, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Gelbung village in Churachandpur District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 19 
Police arrested one recently recruited militant of proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit identified as Ayaaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Shirpora Bala, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Police arrested one recently recruited militant of proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit identified as Ayaaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Shirpora Bala, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. One Chinese pistol, one magazine and 7 live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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January - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police personnel on January 19 recovered 5.2 kilograms of heroin along with an AK-47 submachine gun, a pistol, an AK magazine with seven cartridges, near the Daoke border outpost on the International Border (IB) in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police personnel on January 19 recovered 5.2 kilograms of heroin along with an AK-47 submachine gun, a pistol, an AK magazine with seven cartridges, near the Daoke border outpost on the International Border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The contraband and weapons were sneaked into the Indian territory by a Pakistan-based drug peddler Bilal Sandhu of Maniala village there. The Police recently got a tip-off that Sandhu and some contacts in India recently pushed a consignment of contraband and weapons from across the border near the Daoke border outpost. The information was shared with the BSF following which the recovery was made.
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January - 19 
Three infiltrators were killed while four India Army personnel sustained injuries, as troops thwarted infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward Jogma village in Khour sector in Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District of Jam
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Three infiltrators were killed while four India Army personnel sustained injuries, as troops thwarted infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward Jogma village in Khour sector in Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in Indiaon January 19, reports Daily Excelsior.Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling at forward village of Jogma in Khour sector of Akhnoor last night with a view to push trained militants into the Indian territory. The Indian Army retaliated and in retaliatory actionat least three militants who were being pushed into the Indian territory under the cover of firing were killed, and four Indian Army jawans(troopers) were also injured in the shelling.“At least three armed infiltrators have been killed in retaliatory firing by the Indian troops,’’ sources said, adding their bodies were lying on the LoC but haven’t been picked up by the Pakistani troops so far.The possibility of one or two infiltrators retreating to Pakistan under the cover of Pakistani firing is not ruled out.The infiltrators, according to sources, were well-trained cadre of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit and were trying to intrude with a view to either reach South Kashmir using Pir Panjal mountains from area near Sunderbani or they might have intentions to disturb Republic Day celebrations in Jammu. However, the alert Army personnel have successfully foiled the infiltration plot.
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January - 19 
At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and one injured when two unidentified militants riding a bike opened fire at a SF Road Protection team in the jurisdiction of Gomal Police Station in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in t
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At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and one injured when two unidentified militants riding a bike opened fire at a SF Road Protection team in the jurisdiction of Gomal Police Station in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of January 19, reports The Hindu. The SF personnel who died in the firing were identified as Sepoy Khalid and Sepoy Ayaz. The injured personnel was identified as Sepoy Muhammad Ramazan.
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January - 19 
Dead body of a missing person was recovered from Dalbandain area of Chagai District in Balochistan on January 19, reports The Balochistan Post. The deceased was identified as Allah Dad son of Abdul Rehman who was abducted four months ago.
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Dead body of a missing person was recovered from Dalbandain area of Chagai District in Balochistan on January 19, reports The Balochistan Post. The deceased was identified as Allah Dad son of Abdul Rehman who was abducted four months ago.
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January - 19 
Prime Minister and chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli on January 19 issued directives for immediately reconstituting all party committees at the District and the people's organization levels, reports Republica. Address
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Prime Minister and chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli on January 19 issued directives for immediately reconstituting all party committees at the District and the people's organization levels, reports Republica. Addressing a gathering of leading party workers from NCP Nuwakot and who are available in Kathmandu, said "I urge all not to doubt if the elections will take place. I request all to be united and involved in the party purification campaign for the right principles we have adopted and for the prosperity of the nation." He charged that some leaders (indicating at rival faction leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal) were trying to misguide the youths but the Government and the party was in favor of peaceful political activities. "We do not believe in violence but believe in people. There would not be any irregularities now in the name of combatants' funds or election unlike in the past," Oli asserted.
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January - 19 
Chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Mohamad Monirul Islam on January 19 said a hard-and-soft approach needs to be applied to control militancy, reports Dhaka Tribune. “Militancy cannot be
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Chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Mohamad Monirul Islam on January 19 said a hard-and-soft approach needs to be applied to control militancy, reports Dhaka Tribune. “Militancy cannot be contained just by enforcing law. It requires a hard-and-soft approach to control militancy," he said while addressing a seminar. The seminar – on the role of Islamic scholars in preventing violence and extremism – was jointly organized by the Islamic Foundation and the CTTC at the Islamic Foundation auditorium in Dhaka.
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January - 19 
At least six policemen were injured in a mine blast close to a police outpost in Angel District of Herat Province on January 19, reports Tolo News.
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At least six policemen were injured in a mine blast close to a police outpost in Angel District of Herat Province on January 19, reports Tolo News.
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January - 19 
On January 19, unidentified gunman killed Criminal Department of Police Mohammad Sharif Nouri in Lashkargah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 19, unidentified gunman killed Criminal Department of Police Mohammad Sharif Nouri in Lashkargah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 19 
Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed 46 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Panjwai, Maiwand and Zheri Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed 46 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Panjwai, Maiwand and Zheri Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 20 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 20 recovered two kilograms of heroin along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab, reports Indileak.com. BSF has recovered 17.60 kilograms
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 20 recovered two kilograms of heroin along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab, reports Indileak.com. BSF has recovered 17.60 kilograms heroin so far in January 2021 along the IB in Punjab.
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January - 20 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 30 kilograms planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 20, reports Outlook. During a de-mining exercise, a team
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 30 kilograms planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 20, reports Outlook. During a de-mining exercise, a team from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered the explosive which was packed in a big plastic container, planted beneath the dirt track, on the under-construction Aranpur-Nilawaya Road under Aranpur Police Station limits in the District. The IED was safely defused later by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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January - 20 
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on January 20, arrested Chinku Pathan and has found the links of Dawood Ibrahim after the agency neutralised a drugs factory in Mumbai's Dongri, which was being operated by Karim Lala's grandson Chinku Pathan, reports N
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Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on January 20, arrested Chinku Pathan and has found the links of Dawood Ibrahim after the agency neutralised a drugs factory in Mumbai's Dongri, which was being operated by Karim Lala's grandson Chinku Pathan, reports National Heral. An NCB official related to the probe, requesting anonymity told, "Chinku Pathan, who was nabbed by the NCB yesterday is the grandson of Lala, who was the mentor of Dawood Ibrahim…This cartel was basically being run by the Pathani gang and they were also having relations with the Dawood gang”.
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January - 20 
Four members of Sibi Scouts, a wing of the Frontier Corps’ North Wing, were killed and five others injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Sangaan area of Sibi District of Balochistan on January 20, reports Dawn. Officials said the incident took
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Four members of Sibi Scouts, a wing of the Frontier Corps’ North Wing, were killed and five others injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Sangaan area of Sibi District of Balochistan on January 20, reports Dawn. Officials said the incident took place in Sangaan area where Sibi Scouts personnel were busy in clearing the area for establishing a new check-post.
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January - 20 
Police foiled a terror attack in Utmankhel area of Bajaur District in KP by killing two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in the night of January 20, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, they received news from sources that an attack w
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Police foiled a terror attack in Utmankhel area of Bajaur District in KP by killing two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in the night of January 20, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, they received news from sources that an attack was planned in Utmankhel. Police seized weapons, explosives, IEDs and wireless devices from the operation site.
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January - 20 
Participating at the ongoing hearing on the case against the dissolution of Parliament at the Supreme Court on January 20, Senior Advocate Chandra Kanta Gyawali said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli attacked Parliament after he failed to settle the
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Participating at the ongoing hearing on the case against the dissolution of Parliament at the Supreme Court on January 20, Senior Advocate Chandra Kanta Gyawali said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli attacked Parliament after he failed to settle the intra-party rift within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), reports Republica. Gyawali said that the House of Representatives should be reinstated through the Supreme Court verdict as demanded by the petitioners. Taking part in the same hearing, Senior Advocate Krishna Prasad Bhandari also said that Prime Minister Oli dissolved the parliament after his party witnessed a rift. "Oli dissolved parliament just to show his party leaders that he was all-powerful. The House of Representatives which was elected by the people for five years did not have its own fault for its early demise and there was no logical reasoning for dissolving it," Bhandari said.
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January - 20 
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) mandated to probe the terror attacks on Easter Sunday has concluded its hearings on January 19 this week and is to submit the report to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa before January 31, reports Daily News.
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The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) mandated to probe the terror attacks on Easter Sunday has concluded its hearings on January 19 this week and is to submit the report to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa before January 31, reports Daily News. The PCoI was established on September 20, 2019. The Commission source informed that 436 people had testified before the Commission within the abovementioned period. Currently, the Commission had recorded evidence from the suspects who were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and those proceedings were not opened for media.
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January - 20 
Commando Special Forces during their raid on a Taliban Prison, killed a Taliban militant in Nahre-Saraj District of Helmand province on January 20, reports Ministry of Defence website. Also, 27 civilians including a former military member were freed
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Commando Special Forces during their raid on a Taliban Prison, killed a Taliban militant in Nahre-Saraj District of Helmand province on January 20, reports Ministry of Defence website. Also, 27 civilians including a former military member were freed from Taliban’s prison. These detainees were intensively tortured by Taliban terrorists.
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January - 20 
No significant progress has been made over the past nine days between the peace negotiators from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban about the agenda of the talks, reports Tolo News on January 21. A member of the republic peace negoti
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No significant progress has been made over the past nine days between the peace negotiators from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban about the agenda of the talks, reports Tolo News on January 21. A member of the republic peace negotiating team has accused the Taliban of not being prepared for the talks. The Islamic republic team has said that the reasons for the Taliban’s lack of interest in the talks are unclear. “Whenever the opposition (Taliban) shows a readiness to discuss their agenda—our expectation is that the talks will get underway as soon as possible,” said Sharifa Zurmati Wardak, a member of the Republic’s team.
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On January 20, Taliban militants killed two members of the Public Uprising Forces, during clashes, in Orgu District of Badakhshan Province, reports Ariana News. Five villages have fallen to the Taliban, the Provincial Police said on January 21, Sanau
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On January 20, Taliban militants killed two members of the Public Uprising Forces, during clashes, in Orgu District of Badakhshan Province, reports Ariana News. Five villages have fallen to the Taliban, the Provincial Police said on January 21, Sanaullah Rouhani, a spokesman for Badakhshan police told Ariana News that the villages had recently been reclaimed by security forces but were overrun on January 20 by the Taliban.
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January - 20 
On January 20, unidentified gunmen killed three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in Paimonarhai area of Herat city in Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 20, unidentified gunmen killed three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in Paimonarhai area of Herat city in Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 20 
On January20, Two civilian were killed after a vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Ariana News. Four others were injured in the blast.
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On January20, Two civilian were killed after a vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Ariana News. Four others were injured in the blast.
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January - 20 
Two persons were killed when a roadside IED hit a civilian’s car in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on January 20, reports Ariana News. Zia-Ul-Haq Amarkhil, the Governor of Nangarhar said that both IEDs were planted by the Taliban.
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Two persons were killed when a roadside IED hit a civilian’s car in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on January 20, reports Ariana News. Zia-Ul-Haq Amarkhil, the Governor of Nangarhar said that both IEDs were planted by the Taliban.
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January - 21 
An Army Havaldar was killed as Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) at a forward post in Mankore area in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District of Jammu an
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An Army Havaldar was killed as Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) at a forward post in Mankore area in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Havaldar Nirmal Singh of 10 JAK Rifles was critically injured in Pakistan shelling and firing in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District and later succumbed to his injuries. Pakistani troops also resorted to firing and shelling in civilian areas of Kirni, Kasba, Digwar, Malti and Khari Karmara areas in Poonch District. On the other hand, the Pakistani troops also suffered heavy losses in the Indian retaliatory action, but exact details couldn’t be ascertained, however, said that at least two posts of Pakistan army were hit in the Indian retaliation causing casualties of the troops across the LoC. Pakistan army has been shelling the Indian civilian areas on the LoC in utter frustration after suffering heavy damages and casualties at the hands of Indian troops.
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January - 21 
India has criticised Pakistan and urged the United Nations (UN) to not take sides when it comes to safeguarding religious sites across the world in today’s times, India Today reports on January 22. India at the 75th session of the United Nations Gene
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India has criticised Pakistan and urged the United Nations (UN) to not take sides when it comes to safeguarding religious sites across the world in today’s times, India Today reports on January 22. India at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has said it is an irony that Pakistan is one of the co-sponsors of the resolution on promoting culture and safeguarding religious sites. India, at the Adoption of Resolution on promoting culture of peace & tolerance to safeguard religious sites, at the UN, said, “In world of growing terrorism, violent extremism, radicalization and intolerance, religious sites and cultural heritage sites remain vulnerable to terror acts and destruction…The images of the shattering of the iconic Bamyan Buddha by fundamentalists are still vivid in our memories. The terrorist bombing of the Sikh gurudwara in Afghanistan where 25 Sikh worshipers were killed is yet another example of this vulnerability. Most recently, in December 2020, a historic Hindu temple was attacked and set on fire by a mob in the town of Karak in Pakistan with explicit support and connivance with the law enforcement agencies which, stood as mute spectators while the historic temple was being razed”.
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January - 21 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21, arrested an active member of "Shahadat is our Goal" gang in Tamil Nadu for his suspected involvement in a conspiracy of waging a violent jihad in the southern state as part of efforts to establish Sh
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21, arrested an active member of "Shahadat is our Goal" gang in Tamil Nadu for his suspected involvement in a conspiracy of waging a violent jihad in the southern state as part of efforts to establish Shariah, reports News18. Mohammed Rashid, 25, from Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore District, was arrested and produced before a special NIA court in Chennai, which sent him to judicial custody, the official said.
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January - 21 
On January 21, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Wokha town of Wokha District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Three point 22 pistols (one German made) was recovered from the arrested mil
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On January 21, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Wokha town of Wokha District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Three point 22 pistols (one German made) was recovered from the arrested militants.
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January - 21 
On January 21, two suspected gunrunners identified as Rohan Pradhan and Lucky Pradhan was arrested from East Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Arms and ammunition including one 7.65 mm pistol along with magazine and two rounds o
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On January 21, two suspected gunrunners identified as Rohan Pradhan and Lucky Pradhan was arrested from East Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Arms and ammunition including one 7.65 mm pistol along with magazine and two rounds of live ammunition which were intended to be sold were recovered from the duo arrestees.
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January - 21 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sodi Kosa Mooda and Podium Moodaalu, along with explosive materials from Mulugu District of Telangana on January 22, reports Telangana Today. The duo worked as mem
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sodi Kosa Mooda and Podium Moodaalu, along with explosive materials from Mulugu District of Telangana on January 22, reports Telangana Today. The duo worked as members of Dandakaranya Aadivaasi Kissan Mazdoor Sangham (DKAKMS) of CPI-Maoist in the District. After receiving reliable information about the movement of the Maoists, a team of Security Forces (SFs) launched a combing operation. “While conducting combing operation, they have found some members armed with fire arms and deadly weapons like knifes, bows and arrows who were planting explosives with the intension to kill the Police party. On seeing the SFs, they tried to escape. However, two of them were caught along with some explosive material,” said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gaush Alam.
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January - 21 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21 arrested a person, identified as Vijith Vijayan (27), from Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala in connection with the ‘Pantheerankavu Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) case’ (RC-04/2
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21 arrested a person, identified as Vijith Vijayan (27), from Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala in connection with the ‘Pantheerankavu Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) case’ (RC-04/2019/NIA/KOC) dated December 18, 2019, reports ANI. In the said case, two youths, Allen Shuhaib and Thwaha Fasal were arrested by Kerala Police on November 1, 2019 for allegedly holding a secretive Maoist meeting outside a petty shop in Pantheerankavu, Kozhikode in Kerala. NIA took over the investigation in December 2019 and later filed a charge sheet in the case.
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January - 21 
Two imposters of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as – Balram Munda and Babulal Urao, were arrested by Police for putting up PLFI banners in Lohardaga District of
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Two imposters of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as – Balram Munda and Babulal Urao, were arrested by Police for putting up PLFI banners in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand on January 21, reports The New Indian Express. On the night of January 12, the duo had put up banners of the PLFI in three separate places under Lohardaga Police Station limits to threaten businessmen and contractors of the area and to collect money from them.
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January - 21 
India has criticised Pakistan and urged the United Nations (UN) to not take sides when it comes to safeguarding religious sites across the world in today’s times, India Today reports on January 22. India at the 75th session of the United Nations Gene
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India has criticised Pakistan and urged the United Nations (UN) to not take sides when it comes to safeguarding religious sites across the world in today’s times, India Today reports on January 22. India at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has said it is an irony that Pakistan is one of the co-sponsors of the resolution on promoting culture and safeguarding religious sites. India, at the Adoption of Resolution on promoting culture of peace & tolerance to safeguard religious sites, at the UN, said, “In world of growing terrorism, violent extremism, radicalization and intolerance, religious sites and cultural heritage sites remain vulnerable to terror acts and destruction…The images of the shattering of the iconic Bamyan Buddha by fundamentalists are still vivid in our memories. The terrorist bombing of the Sikh gurudwara in Afghanistan where 25 Sikh worshipers were killed is yet another example of this vulnerability. Most recently, in December 2020, a historic Hindu temple was attacked and set on fire by a mob in the town of Karak in Pakistan with explicit support and connivance with the law enforcement agencies which, stood as mute spectators while the historic temple was being razed”.
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January - 21 
Two target killers were arrested during a raid conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials in Federal Capital area of Karachi on January 21, reports ARY News. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CTD Omar Shahid Hamid, the arrest
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Two target killers were arrested during a raid conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials in Federal Capital area of Karachi on January 21, reports ARY News. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CTD Omar Shahid Hamid, the arrested assassins Zahid Ali and Waseem who are wanted in the assassination of a policeman and other serious crimes. Zahid and Waseem are wanted in more than 30 incidents of street crimes.
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January - 21 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 21 said that he dissolved the House of Representatives (HoR) of the federal Parliament and opted to go for elections to take a fresh mandate of the people as ‘political horse trading’ of Members of Parliament h
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 21 said that he dissolved the House of Representatives (HoR) of the federal Parliament and opted to go for elections to take a fresh mandate of the people as ‘political horse trading’ of Members of Parliament had begun once again in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. Inaugurating the second national assembly of the Press Organization Nepal in Kathmandu, Oli reiterated that the Government and his party were determined to move ahead on the journey of development and prosperity by removing the obstacles.
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January - 21 
The Supreme Court on January 21 asked for the notice of dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) published in Nepal Gazette, reports Republica. Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR, during the hearing on the writ petitions at the Constitutio
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The Supreme Court on January 21 asked for the notice of dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) published in Nepal Gazette, reports Republica. Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR, during the hearing on the writ petitions at the Constitutional Bench, wanted to get the House dissolution notice, which was published in the gazette, after President Bidya Devi Bhandari endorsed the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli on December 20, 2020.
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January - 21 
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that 268 suspects had been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks and 195 suspects have been remanded on court orders, reports Daily News on January 22. In addition, 73 suspects have been d
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Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that 268 suspects had been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks and 195 suspects have been remanded on court orders, reports Daily News on January 22. In addition, 73 suspects have been detained as per the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID). The Police Spokesman noted that several investigations had already been completed successfully, especially with regard to the eight attacks which took place at Kochchikade, Katuwapitiya, Batticaloa, Shangri-La Hotel, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Kingsbury Hotel and the Dehiwala blast.
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January - 21 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on January 21 appointed a three-member commission of Inquiry to investigate, inquire into and report or take necessary action on the findings of the preceding commissions of inquiry or committees on alleged human rights v
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on January 21 appointed a three-member commission of Inquiry to investigate, inquire into and report or take necessary action on the findings of the preceding commissions of inquiry or committees on alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. The commission chaired by Supreme Court Judge A.H.M.D. Nawaz consists of retired IGP Chandra Fernando and retired District Secretary Nimal Abeysiri. The Commission has been appointed through an extraordinary gazette issued by the President and required to submit its report within six months.
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January - 21 
President Ashraf Ghani while addressing a press conference on January 21 stated that the Taliban should cut ties with Pakistan and that they should not have a safe haven in there, reports The Khaama Press. “One of the basic needs for peace in Afghani
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President Ashraf Ghani while addressing a press conference on January 21 stated that the Taliban should cut ties with Pakistan and that they should not have a safe haven in there, reports The Khaama Press. “One of the basic needs for peace in Afghanistan is that the Taliban should cut their ties with Pakistan. If they call themselves Afghans and want to be in Afghanistan; they should not have dual citizenships,” Ashraf Ghani said.
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January - 21 
Taliban militants killed six Policemen in an attack on their outpost in Khashrod District in Nimroz Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed six Policemen in an attack on their outpost in Khashrod District in Nimroz Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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January - 21 
Taliban militants, in an attack on a local Police outpost, killed two Security Force (SF) personnel in PD2 of Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants, in an attack on a local Police outpost, killed two Security Force (SF) personnel in PD2 of Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital, of Baghlan Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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January - 21 
The Taliban militants killed an SF personal in Chashma-e-Shibar area along Baghlan-Samangan highway in Baghlan Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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The Taliban militants killed an SF personal in Chashma-e-Shibar area along Baghlan-Samangan highway in Baghlan Province on January 21, reports Tolo News.
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January - 22 
On January 22, one person was arrested for possessing illegal arms and ammunition from Kedima Colony of Jalukie in Peren District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Express. Illegal arms including one 303 rifle, one 7.65mm Pistol, 136 live rounds and 11 f
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On January 22, one person was arrested for possessing illegal arms and ammunition from Kedima Colony of Jalukie in Peren District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Express. Illegal arms including one 303 rifle, one 7.65mm Pistol, 136 live rounds and 11 fired cases of 303 rifle, 10 live rounds of point 315 rifle, 05 live and one misfired cartridge of 12 bore and 04 feet of safety fuse was recovered from the arrestee.
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January - 22 
Security Forces (SFs), arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in Purana Bazar area in Dimapur city in Dimapur District, reports Northeast Today on January 23. SFs recoverd one .22 pistol, three rounds of .
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Security Forces (SFs), arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in Purana Bazar area in Dimapur city in Dimapur District, reports Northeast Today on January 23. SFs recoverd one .22 pistol, three rounds of .22 ammunition, 2,300 Spasma Proxivon capsules worth around INR 43,200 and INR 1,56,500 in cash.
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January - 22 
SFs arrested an NSCN-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militant from Model village in Tisephema of Dimapur District, reports Northeast Today on January 23. SFs recoverd One .22 rifle, .22 pistol, one air rifle, one single bore rifle, 40 .22mm live rounds, 299
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SFs arrested an NSCN-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militant from Model village in Tisephema of Dimapur District, reports Northeast Today on January 23. SFs recoverd One .22 rifle, .22 pistol, one air rifle, one single bore rifle, 40 .22mm live rounds, 299 air rifle pellets, 199 Spasma Proxivon capsules worth around INR 15,920, one packet of drug orange powder (Sunflower) and INR 1, 43,500 in cash were recovered from the militant.
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January - 22 
The US-based banned terrorist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened to stage protests outside Indian missions in the US, UK and Canada on Republic Day (January 26) over Farm Laws, reports The Times of India on January 23. Following this, India
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The US-based banned terrorist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened to stage protests outside Indian missions in the US, UK and Canada on Republic Day (January 26) over Farm Laws, reports The Times of India on January 23. Following this, India’s Foreign Ministry on January 23 said that India has asked host countries to take appropriate action for ensuring the security of the mission premises. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “we have raised the issue of security of our diplomatic mission with local authorities”.
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January - 22 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kawasi Masa (30) and Muchaki Budhra (30) were arrested following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Dhanikortha and Kormagondi villages in Sukma Di
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kawasi Masa (30) and Muchaki Budhra (30) were arrested following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Dhanikortha and Kormagondi villages in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 22, reports Outlook. When a patrolling team comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was cordoning off the forest it came under fire by the Maoists. After a brief exchange of fire, two cadres were arrested while others managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest. A 5-kg tiffin bomb, five detonators, a Maoist uniform and other materials were recovered from the possession of the two arrested cadres.
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January - 22 
Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade targeting Gypsy of Special Operations Group (SOG) at Dadpeth under Chatroo Police Station in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the militan
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Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade targeting Gypsy of Special Operations Group (SOG) at Dadpeth under Chatroo Police Station in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the militants, whose exact number couldn’t be ascertained, lobbed grenade on the SOG Gypsy in which an Inspector was travelling from behind the bushes at Dadpeth. The grenade missed the target and exploded harmlessly. The militant (s) managed to escape from the spot by the time the SOG personnel could take positions. There have been reports that militants were trying to further revive militancy in Kishtwar District.
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January - 22 
Various rebel groups have boycotted the 72nd Republic Day celebration and called for bandh (general shut down) on January 26 across Manipur, reports E-Pao. The Coordination Committee (CorCom), an umbrella body of four militant groups of Manipur, has
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Various rebel groups have boycotted the 72nd Republic Day celebration and called for bandh (general shut down) on January 26 across Manipur, reports E-Pao. The Coordination Committee (CorCom), an umbrella body of four militant groups of Manipur, has boycotted the event and called 18 hours bandh on January 26. The militant group, Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK), also called total shut down on the day, by terming the Republic Day as a day of the colonial ruler. United People’s Revolutionary Front of Manipur (UPRFM), another umbrella body of some factions of armed groups also called 18 hours general strike on January 26. Separate statements made by the rebel group had categorically justified the reason for boycotting the event. The CorCom while asserting that the people of Manipur cannot afford to be complacent just because the Indian Constitution which does not have any permanent characteristic provides some safeguards, called upon all the people to suspend all daily activities, confine themselves within their homes during the 18 hours shutdown and boycott the Republic Day of India.
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January - 22 
Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 22 sentenced three leaders of Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terrorist organisation, Hafiz Abdur Rehman Makki, ‘spokesperson’ Yahya Mujahid and Zafar Iqbal, to six months in prison in a case of terror financing, re
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Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 22 sentenced three leaders of Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terrorist organisation, Hafiz Abdur Rehman Makki, ‘spokesperson’ Yahya Mujahid and Zafar Iqbal, to six months in prison in a case of terror financing, reports The Hindu on January 24.
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January - 22 
Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel presented a copy of the Nepal Gazette containing the notice published regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) to the Constitutional Bench on January 22, reports Republica. The Constitutional
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Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel presented a copy of the Nepal Gazette containing the notice published regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) to the Constitutional Bench on January 22, reports Republica. The Constitutional Bench has been hearing the pleadings on the writ petitions filed at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the dissolution of the HoR, the lower house of the federal Parliament. President Bidya Devi Bhandari on December 20 dissolved the House of Representatives and announced midterm elections for April 30 and May 10, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
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January - 22 
Three former Prime Ministers joined thousands of demonstrators on January 22 to protest against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s abrupt move to dissolve Parliament and call snap elections, reports The Himalayan Times. Former Prime Ministers Madhav Kuma
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Three former Prime Ministers joined thousands of demonstrators on January 22 to protest against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s abrupt move to dissolve Parliament and call snap elections, reports The Himalayan Times. Former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Jhal Nath Khanal, were also at the rally. All three former premiers are from Oli’s party but oppose the dissolution. A senior police official said an estimated 25,000 people had gathered to protest near Oli’s office and more marches were planned across the Himalayan nation, which lies between India and China.
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January - 22 
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer pointed out specific issues that the criminal justice system in Sri Lanka needs to address in ensuring the protection of human rights while countering-terrorism, reports Daily Mirror
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United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer pointed out specific issues that the criminal justice system in Sri Lanka needs to address in ensuring the protection of human rights while countering-terrorism, reports Daily Mirror on January 23. She highlighted the following issues that the criminal justice system in Sri Lanka needs to address. There needs to be a review of the Counter-terrorism legal framework, including the legislation, the definition of terrorism and addressing the backlog of cases. Addressing human right violations that take place under activities intended to prevent terrorism. Providing those accused of terrorism with a fair trial and due process. Dealing with non-discrimination and stigmatization of those accused of terrorism and their families. Finally, addressing the need to provide rehabilitation and reintegration for those suspected, accused or convicted of terrorism. To prevent a vicious cycle of hatred and conflict from generation to generation. She expressed these views at the recently held initiative to enhance the capacity, skills and knowledge of prosecutors to counter terrorism and prevent radicalization in Sri Lanka.
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January - 22 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in an pre-emptive operations, killed nine Taliban militants in Charbagh and Deh-Ghairo areas of Guizab District of Uruzgan Province, on January 22, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in an pre-emptive operations, killed nine Taliban militants in Charbagh and Deh-Ghairo areas of Guizab District of Uruzgan Province, on January 22, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 23 
A customer was killed and a mechanic sustained injury after two suspected militants opened fire at a motorcycle workshop in Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on January 23, reports Nagaland Post. The slain customer was identified as Thangm
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A customer was killed and a mechanic sustained injury after two suspected militants opened fire at a motorcycle workshop in Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on January 23, reports Nagaland Post. The slain customer was identified as Thangminlen Guite (45) of TL Haijang village of Moreh town while the injured mechanic was identified as Gulbaz (19) of Kwakta village in Bishnupur District presently staying in the border town.The attack took place at Mujibur Workshop, Moreh Ward when two suspected militants who came in a while colour Maruti Gypsy opened fire indiscriminately towards the workshop without any provocation. In the firing, Guite who came to repair his motorcycle sustained multiple bullet injuries, while the mechanic was hit by a bullet on his left thigh. Later, Guite succumbed to his injuries. Police suspect the two miscreants to be cadres of a militant group actively operating in the border town and an investigation has been initiated to find out the perpetrators of the crime.
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January - 23 
Police on January 23 arrested student wing's in-charge of outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Saptagandaki Chowk in Chitwan District of Province No.3, reports Republica. Police arrested Suman Shrest
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Police on January 23 arrested student wing's in-charge of outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Saptagandaki Chowk in Chitwan District of Province No.3, reports Republica. Police arrested Suman Shrestha aka Samrat, a secretariat member of All Nepal National Students' Union (Revolutionary), Chitwan Chapter while he was preparing to unleash violent activities on the eve of the general shutdown announced by the group against the arrest of the group's senior leader Dharmendra Bastola.
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January - 24 
On January 24, a Deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Bajaram Korram, was killed by Maoists in Kermapal village in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, reports Hindustan Times. Around
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On January 24, a Deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Bajaram Korram, was killed by Maoists in Kermapal village in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, reports Hindustan Times. Around a dozen Maoists reached the village, strangled him to death and fled into the forests.
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January - 24 
On January 24, United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) killing a 45 years old person identified as Thangminlun Guite and injuring a 19 years old workshop mechanic at Moreh, reports The Sangai Express. In its statement, UKLF claimed that Thangminlun Guite
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On January 24, United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) killing a 45 years old person identified as Thangminlun Guite and injuring a 19 years old workshop mechanic at Moreh, reports The Sangai Express. In its statement, UKLF claimed that Thangminlun Guite was not only worked as a Government teacher but also held a post in Kuki National Organisation (KNO) as Deputy Commissioner, Moreh. Thangminlun Guite was awarded capital Punishment for all his crime against UKLF including the “inhumanly attack” on July 13, 2018 targeting a local resident of Moreh namely M Onkholet Haokip with sophisticated weapons including bombs. Earlier, South Asian Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported on January 23 Thangminlun Guite was killed and a mechanic sustained injury after two suspected militants opened fire at a motorcycle workshop in Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur.
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January - 24 
Police personnel recently removed more than 100 booby traps (iron spikes fixed to a wooden plank), planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from 78 locations in the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border areas, reports The New Indian Exp
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Police personnel recently removed more than 100 booby traps (iron spikes fixed to a wooden plank), planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from 78 locations in the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border areas, reports The New Indian Express on January 25. For the past few months, Maoists are trying to extend their activities to Bhadrachalam and Manuguru divisions.
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January - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia members’, along with explosive materials from Kurnapalli forest area in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia members’, along with explosive materials from Kurnapalli forest area in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on January 24, reports Telangana Today. Circle Inspector (CI) B. Ashok stated that a search team comprising Cherla Police, Special Party personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 141 Battalion spotted three persons moving suspiciously in the forests. The SFs chased them and took two persons into custody while the third one ran away. The arrested persons were identified as – Kovasi Bhimaiah of Dokupadu in Chhattisgarh and Sodi Deepak of Burugupadu, in Charla Mandal. Both were serving as couriers for CPI-Maoist for the past three years besides being the ‘militia members’ of Cherla Area Committee.
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January - 24 
At least five militants, including two commanders of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), were killed in intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Mir Ali and Khesur areas of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 24, reports Samaa
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At least five militants, including two commanders of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), were killed in intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Mir Ali and Khesur areas of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 24, reports Samaa TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a statement that the commanders were identified as Syed Raheem and Saifullah Raheem. Syed Raheem, the ISPR said, was involved in at least 17 attacks on the Security Forces. He was also the head of the two suicide bombers’ training camps in Mir Ali and Wana areas. The other TTP commander Saifullah Noor was involved in the killings of four tribal leaders and three engineers, added the ISPR statement.
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January - 24 
Minister of Justice Ali Sabry said a preliminary draft of the proposed new constitution would be tabled in Parliament within a month, reports Colombo Page on January 25. The Minister said the preliminary work of the Constitution is being carried out
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Minister of Justice Ali Sabry said a preliminary draft of the proposed new constitution would be tabled in Parliament within a month, reports Colombo Page on January 25. The Minister said the preliminary work of the Constitution is being carried out successfully at present. The Minister of Justice said that the views of various parties are being sought for the preliminary draft of the proposed new constitution and that various parties had been consulted on the basis of the advertisements made so far. He said that this preliminary draft will be prepared taking into consideration all the ideas and suggestions.
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January - 24 
On January 24, Afghan National Army (ANA) Commando Forces killed 16 Taliban militants in the vicinity of the Sholgara district of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 24, Afghan National Army (ANA) Commando Forces killed 16 Taliban militants in the vicinity of the Sholgara district of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 24 
On January 24, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces along with the Afghan Air Forces killed 13 Taliban militants in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 24, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces along with the Afghan Air Forces killed 13 Taliban militants in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 25 
A combined team of Tengnoupal District Police arrested two persons from Moreh Ward No 7 along with assorted arms and ammunition in a search operation in in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on January 25, reports E-Pao. Superintendent of Police (SP) of
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A combined team of Tengnoupal District Police arrested two persons from Moreh Ward No 7 along with assorted arms and ammunition in a search operation in in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on January 25, reports E-Pao. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Tengnoupal District Police, Th Vikramjit, said that the search operation was conducted by a combined team of Tengnoupal District Police at the residence of one Thangminlun Haokip of Moreh Ward No 7, Chavangphai village, and during the operation, two pistols with two magazines, one single barrel gun, one 0.22 rifle, one live ammunition of AK-47, 7.65 ammunition-18 in number, 20 empty cases of 7.65 mm ammunition, 34 live ammunition of 12 bore gun and 4 mobile phones were recovered from the house. Manglimat Lhungdim (25) from Mollum village in Churachandpur, who was currently residing at Moreh Ward No 7 and house owner, Thangminlun Haokip (31) were also arrested from the spot and handed over to Moreh Police Station along with the seized arms and ammunition.
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January - 25 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) attached immovable property of a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) associate in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the Police attached the house of
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) attached immovable property of a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) associate in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the Police attached the house of a JeM associate, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, a resident of Zantrang village in Khrew in Awantipora in Pulwama District. The property was attached in a case related to a militant attack on Security Forces (SFs) on January 21, 2020, in which an army soldier and a Policeman were killed. Two militants were also killed in the encounter, the spokesman said.
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January - 25 
Suspected Maoists killed a contractor, identified as Dharmendra Garg, near Koter village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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Suspected Maoists killed a contractor, identified as Dharmendra Garg, near Koter village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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January - 25 
Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal led-faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on January 25 announced its third phase of agitation protesting against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports Republica. The NCP faction is
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Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal led-faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on January 25 announced its third phase of agitation protesting against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports Republica. The NCP faction is scheduled to organize a sit-in at Maitighar Mandala from January 26 to February 3, a public ceremony to pay homage to the martyrs on January 29, a youth march in Kathmandu on February 4 and a ‘torch march’ on February 8. The party will also stage mass gatherings in Butwal, Pokhara and Dhangadhi on January 28, 29 and 30 respectively, according to the protest program unveiled by the faction.
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January - 25 
Several protesters sustained injuries as Police used force to stop the protesters from moving towards Baluwatar in Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No. 3 on January 25, reports Kathmandu Post. Police used water cannons and batons agai
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Several protesters sustained injuries as Police used force to stop the protesters from moving towards Baluwatar in Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No. 3 on January 25, reports Kathmandu Post. Police used water cannons and batons against anti-Government protesters at Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu. Security personnel intercepted while the rally was marching towards Baluwatar from Kamal Pokhari to protest Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s House dissolution move as part of the Brihat Nagarik Aandolan (Broad Citizens’ Movement). Writers, poets, artists, intellectuals and members of the public were participating in the rally.
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January - 25 
The Citizens’ group formed to protest Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the Parliament on January 25 announced the beginning of the ‘third people’s movement’ following Police crackdown on protesters, reports The Himalayan Times. Accusin
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The Citizens’ group formed to protest Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the Parliament on January 25 announced the beginning of the ‘third people’s movement’ following Police crackdown on protesters, reports The Himalayan Times. Accusing the administration of turning the peaceful citizen’s protest violent by using force on unarmed, civil demonstrators, the group said it is launching the movement against every form of regression. The first people’s movement of 1990 brought end to absolute monarchy, the Panchayat form of governance, instated constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy system. Likewise, the second people’s movement overthrew monarchy, ushered republicanism, secularism and federal system. It also paved way for the Maoist rebels’ entry into mainstream politics.
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January - 25 
Former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara on January 25 testified before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing Easter Sunday attacks said that there was no concrete information on foreign links that invo
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Former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara on January 25 testified before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing Easter Sunday attacks said that there was no concrete information on foreign links that involved in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks at the time he was serving as the Director of the CID, reports Daily Mirror. Appearing before the Commission, former CID Director Abeysekara said that he was not aware of the present status pertaining to the investigation into the Easter Sunday attack, but said immediately after the suicide attacks that took place during his tenure as the CID Director, there were no verified or concrete information on any foreign links to the attack.
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January - 25 
The Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar led a delegation to Iran, to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees, and the current political and security situation of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on January 26.
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The Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar led a delegation to Iran, to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees, and the current political and security situation of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on January 26.
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January - 25 
A civilian was injured when an armoured vehicle of the Italian embassy was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kabul city on January 25, reports Tolo News.
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A civilian was injured when an armoured vehicle of the Italian embassy was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kabul city on January 25, reports Tolo News.
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January - 25 
A member of the peace negotiating team representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Nader Nadery, in the talks with the Taliban, has accused the group of not showing interest in attending the formal meetings to end the war in the country over the
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A member of the peace negotiating team representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Nader Nadery, in the talks with the Taliban, has accused the group of not showing interest in attending the formal meetings to end the war in the country over the past nine days, reports Tolo News on January 26. “Peace and ending the violence are our people and our government's top priority. To achieve this noble goal the peace negotiation team of the Republic is committed and present in Doha. Nine days that formal meetings are not held and the other side is not willing to engage in talks to end the conflict and save lives,” said Nadery.
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January - 25 
The US Treasury Department said that the al-Qaeda is gaining strength in Afghanistan while “continuing to operate with the Taliban under the group’s protection,” reports Tolo News on January 26. “Al-Qaeda broadly still depends on donations from likem
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The US Treasury Department said that the al-Qaeda is gaining strength in Afghanistan while “continuing to operate with the Taliban under the group’s protection,” reports Tolo News on January 26. “Al-Qaeda broadly still depends on donations from likeminded supporters, and from individuals who believe that their money is supporting humanitarian or charitable causes,” it said in a report released on January 4. The US Treasury Department also said that “al-Qaeda capitalizes on its relationship with the Taliban through its network of mentors and advisers who are embedded with the Taliban, providing advice, guidance, and financial support.” “Senior Haqqani network figures have discussed forming a new joint unit of armed fighters in cooperation with and funded by al-Qaeda,” report said.
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January - 25 
Unidentified gunman killed a Helmand police academy professor, Ostad Wali Mohammad, in Lashkargah city in Helmand Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a Helmand police academy professor, Ostad Wali Mohammad, in Lashkargah city in Helmand Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 25 
Maldives Police Service (MPS) on January 25 requested the Prosecutor General’s Office for charges against eight suspects arrested in a counter-terror operation in Th. Thimarafushi island of Thaa Atoll in late 2020, reports Sun.mv on January 26. The e
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Maldives Police Service (MPS) on January 25 requested the Prosecutor General’s Office for charges against eight suspects arrested in a counter-terror operation in Th. Thimarafushi island of Thaa Atoll in late 2020, reports Sun.mv on January 26. The eight terror suspects were identified as Abdulla Shareef (34), Ahsan Mohamed (32), Ali Muneez, (28), Mohamed Asir, (34), Ali Arham Mohamed (18), Shamah Shareef (20), Ibrahim Looth (21), and Abdulla Imad (29) by the MPS on January 26. According to the Police, the suspects planned on detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the laboratory of the Th. Atoll Education Center located in Thimarafushi, while students sat for their O’ Level exam at the direction of Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP). ISKP had reportedly appointed Abdulla Shareef (34) as a ‘amir’.
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January - 26 
24 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. Among them, 12 were women cadres, including three, carrying a reward of I
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24 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. Among them, 12 were women cadres, including three, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on their heads. The cadres were fed-up with the ‘hollow Maoist ideology’ and surrendered themselves under the ‘Lon Varratu’ (local Gondi dialect meaning - ‘Return Home’) scheme, of the District Police. “Total 24 Maoist cadres have surrendered on the Republic Day and most of them were lower-ranked cadres of the CPI-Maoist. Some important cadres include, Aaytu Muchaki (31), head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), Baman Denga Sodhi (40) and Kamli Madkam (32), who were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads,” said the Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava.
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January - 26 
On January 26, a Chinese national, identified as Sun Ji Ying alias Devid was arrested from Gurgaon (Haryana) by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police for allegedly transferring huge amount of funds through online bank accounts o
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On January 26, a Chinese national, identified as Sun Ji Ying alias Devid was arrested from Gurgaon (Haryana) by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police for allegedly transferring huge amount of funds through online bank accounts opened with SIM cards procured against fake identity documents, reports NDTV.
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January - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy when they detected and defused a live grenade in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. During the patrolling by SFs at village Sherpora in Chandoos
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Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy when they detected and defused a live grenade in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. During the patrolling by SFs at village Sherpora in Chandoosa in Baramulla, a live grenade was detected, and later, the grenade was defused without causing any damage.
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January - 26 
The US-based banned pro-Khalistani group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), announced a reward of USD 350,000 for unfurling the "Khalistani flag" on the Indian Parliament on February 1, when the Union Budget 2021-2022 will be presented, reports Yahoo News on
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The US-based banned pro-Khalistani group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), announced a reward of USD 350,000 for unfurling the "Khalistani flag" on the Indian Parliament on February 1, when the Union Budget 2021-2022 will be presented, reports Yahoo News on January 27. In a video statement, SFJ’s General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun hailed the hoisting of the 'Nishan Sahib'—which he referred to as a "Khalistani flag"—during the "siege" of the Red Fort in Delhi on January 26. He announced a reward of USD 350,000 (INR 25 million) for unfurling the "Khalistani flag" at the Parliament on February 1.
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January - 26 
Two villagers identified as – Ramsay Gadve (30) and Inder Sai Mandavi (75), were abducted and later killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ at the Kohka Police Station limits in Rajnandga
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Two villagers identified as – Ramsay Gadve (30) and Inder Sai Mandavi (75), were abducted and later killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ at the Kohka Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 26, reports The News Indian Express. Ramsay was picked up by the Maoists later found dead in the Merapani area in the District. The second victim, Mandavi was beaten to death. Earlier, the Maoists had thrown pamphlets to exert their ideology in the area and said that many of the villagers are their informers.
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January - 26 
A day after Police applied force to disperse a protest organized by civil society activists at Baluwatar in Kathmandu, where the official residence of the Prime Minister is located, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on January 26 urged the
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A day after Police applied force to disperse a protest organized by civil society activists at Baluwatar in Kathmandu, where the official residence of the Prime Minister is located, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on January 26 urged the Government to respect the citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assemblies, reports Republica. The NHRC reiterated that Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights-1948, Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966 and Article 17 of the Constitution of Nepal have ensured the right to freedom of opinion and expression and to assemble peaceably and without arms. “The use of excessive force goes against the national and international laws,” reads the statement. “The commission urges the government to be sensitive in this regard.” The rights body also drew the attention of the Government not to violate, under any pretext, the citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of expression.
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January - 26 
The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on January 26 announced to stage fresh protest programs against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), reports Republica. A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting
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The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on January 26 announced to stage fresh protest programs against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), reports Republica. A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the party held in Sanepa made a decision to stage mass protests across the country on February 1, February 6 and February 12. The decision was made after a consensus was reached between President Sher Bahadur Deuba and rival faction leader Ram Chandra Paudel.
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January - 26 
Two cases of contempt of court have been registered at the Supreme Court on January 26 against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Kathmandu Post. Senior advocate Kumar Sharma Acharya and advocate Kanchan Krishna Neupane have filed the contempt of
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Two cases of contempt of court have been registered at the Supreme Court on January 26 against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Kathmandu Post. Senior advocate Kumar Sharma Acharya and advocate Kanchan Krishna Neupane have filed the contempt of court cases against Oli for using disparaging remarks against legal practitioners and trying to influence the court. On January 22, Oli, while addressing his cadres, had taken a jibe at senior Advocate and former chair of Nepal Bar Association, Krishna Prasad Bhandari, saying that the petitioners were giving trouble to a “grandfather” lawyer as well. Bhandari (94), on January 17 had argued on behalf of the petitioners who have challenged Oli’s House dissolution move.
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January - 26 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with support from the Afghan Air Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in vicinity Arghandab, Zheria and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with support from the Afghan Air Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in vicinity Arghandab, Zheria and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 26 
On January 26, Deputy Head of the Kunduz provincial council Safiullah Amiri, died from injuries sustained in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban has claimed
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On January 26, Deputy Head of the Kunduz provincial council Safiullah Amiri, died from injuries sustained in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News. No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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January - 26 
Afghan National Army (ANA) killed 12 Taliban militants in Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Army (ANA) killed 12 Taliban militants in Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 26 
Afghan National Army (ANA) with support from the Afghan Air Force, in a pre-emptive operation, killed eight Taliban militants in Muqor District in Badghis Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Army (ANA) with support from the Afghan Air Force, in a pre-emptive operation, killed eight Taliban militants in Muqor District in Badghis Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 26 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with Afghan Air Forces in a pre-emptive operation killed eight Taliban militants in the Arghandab District of Zabul Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with Afghan Air Forces in a pre-emptive operation killed eight Taliban militants in the Arghandab District of Zabul Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 26 
On January 26, At least one person was killed in a blast that hit a vehicle in PD5 area in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 26, At least one person was killed in a blast that hit a vehicle in PD5 area in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 26 
The annual report of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) shows that over 3,000 civilians in Afghanistan were killed due to war and violence in 2020, reports Tolo News on January 27. 5,000 civilians were injured in war in 2020. The
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The annual report of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) shows that over 3,000 civilians in Afghanistan were killed due to war and violence in 2020, reports Tolo News on January 27. 5,000 civilians were injured in war in 2020. The report states that civilian casualties in Afghanistan dropped 21 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. Notably, unknown armed groups were the second highest cause of casualties after the Taliban.
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January - 26 
The Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Bahadur Aminian, said that Iran would like the Afghan peace process out from under the monopoly of 'certain nations,' reports Tolo News on January 27. “The Taliban are part of the reality in Afghanistan that nee
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The Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Bahadur Aminian, said that Iran would like the Afghan peace process out from under the monopoly of 'certain nations,' reports Tolo News on January 27. “The Taliban are part of the reality in Afghanistan that needs to be merged into the structure of Afghanistan and the present structures of the country. But the peace process should come out from under the monopoly of certain countries and must be returned to its real track. I think the conditions that we see today in Doha aren’t the conditions to help ensure the interest of the Afghan people,” said Aminian, the Iranian envoy to Kabul.
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January - 27 
A cache of illegal arms and ammunition were recovered on January 27 from Lauti area under Karigaon PP of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Arms and ammunition including one AK 56 Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, three AK Magazine, 7.62 mm li
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A cache of illegal arms and ammunition were recovered on January 27 from Lauti area under Karigaon PP of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Arms and ammunition including one AK 56 Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, three AK Magazine, 7.62 mm live ammunitions – 51, one pistol Astra 600 and a magazine of a pistol were recovered from underground concealment.
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January - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Nazir Munda (28) was arrested by Police at Chandni Chowk on Kharsawan-Kuchai road in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on January 27, reports The Telegraph. Nazir was arreste
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Nazir Munda (28) was arrested by Police at Chandni Chowk on Kharsawan-Kuchai road in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on January 27, reports The Telegraph. Nazir was arrested while on his way to put up posters for the CPI-Maoist in Adityapur and Gamharia localities in the District. “The content in the posters that Nazir was carrying were written against the farm law and those posters were supposed to be fixed along the Tata-Kandra Road in Adityapur and Gamharia,” said Police officials adding that the Police also recovered over a dozen posters from his possession.
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January - 27 
At least three soldiers of a Road Opening Party (ROP) were injured, one of them seriously, when militants detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27 (today), reports Daily Excel
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At least three soldiers of a Road Opening Party (ROP) were injured, one of them seriously, when militants detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, militants triggered an IED at Shamshipora, Kulgam, when a ROP was passing the area on main road. The entire area has been cordoned off and a massive search operation has been launched to arrest the militants responsible for the attack.
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January - 27 
Nearly two months after being shot at by militants, a 24-year-old youth from Bilal Colony area of Soura succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. The y
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Nearly two months after being shot at by militants, a 24-year-old youth from Bilal Colony area of Soura succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. The youth, Nadif Hanie Khan son of Muhammad Hanief, succumbed to his injuries late on January 27 at SKIMS Soura where he was admitted since December 1, 2020, when the militants fired upon him near his residence.
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January - 27 
On January 27, two persons were killed in a firing incident at Dhansiri area in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports India Today. The incident took place when suspected militants of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) opened fire at a former m
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On January 27, two persons were killed in a firing incident at Dhansiri area in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports India Today. The incident took place when suspected militants of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) opened fire at a former militant leader Amit Nunisa during 'Bishu-Dima' festival. Another identified as Alta Maibongsa was also killed in the firing. One person was also injured in the incident.
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January - 27 
One of the four soldiers succumbed to his injuries in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Four soldiers sustained injuries, one of them seriously, in Shamshipora area along the Srinagar-
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One of the four soldiers succumbed to his injuries in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 27 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Four soldiers sustained injuries, one of them seriously, in Shamshipora area along the Srinagar-Jammu National highway in Kulgam District, when militants detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The soldier who succumbed to his injuries has been identified as Deepak Kumar of Kosli in Rewari in Haryana. Those who are injured have been identified as Havaldar Sameeka of Raghunathpur in Sundargarh in Odisha, Naik Methil Barl of Garvana in Sundargarh in Odisha and Kan Singh of Suganarh in Nagore in Rajasthan. Earlier, SATP had reported that at least three soldiers of a Road Opening Party (ROP) were injured, one of them seriously, when militants detonated an IED in Kulgam District on January 27.
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January - 27 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on January 27, told a city court that Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), had been stockpiling pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) to carry out “subversive activities across India and Bangladesh to es
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on January 27, told a city court that Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), had been stockpiling pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) to carry out “subversive activities across India and Bangladesh to establish Sharia Law by demolishing existing democratic governments of these countries, reports The Times of India. The STF also listed some most-wanted names in the outfit — Salauddin Saleh being one of them. The others — Mintu Khan, Abdul Hamid Tejamuul, Jiyad, Minarul Moulabi and Arif alias Ali - are key conspirators, the STF claimed. Mintu and Arif are Bangladeshi nationals. Police made this submission when one of the arrested JMB operatives Abul Quasham (22), applied for bail. The court, in light of the evidence presented by the state, rejected the bail plea.
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January - 27 
The personnel of Counter Terrorism Department Operation 1 (CTD Op1) conducted a joint operation with the officials of an intelligence agency in Surjani Town of Karachi, the provincial capital Sindh, on January 27 and arrested the cadre of a banned mi
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The personnel of Counter Terrorism Department Operation 1 (CTD Op1) conducted a joint operation with the officials of an intelligence agency in Surjani Town of Karachi, the provincial capital Sindh, on January 27 and arrested the cadre of a banned militant outfit, Zainabiyoun Brigade, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested cadre was identified as Syed Muhammad Abbas Jaffery alias Sabbas. The authorities recovered a pistol from his possession.
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January - 27 
Two separate contempt of court cases have been filed on January 27 against four former Supreme Court Chief Justices, reports Kathmandu Post. Advocates Lochan Bhattarai and Dhanjit Basnet registered separate cases against former chief justices Min Bah
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Two separate contempt of court cases have been filed on January 27 against four former Supreme Court Chief Justices, reports Kathmandu Post. Advocates Lochan Bhattarai and Dhanjit Basnet registered separate cases against former chief justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Anup Raj Sharma, Kalyan Shrestha and Sushila Karki. The retired chief justices on January 8 had made a joint statement saying that the Constitution of Nepal doesn’t allow the Oli Government to dissolve the House of Representatives.
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January - 27 
A new United Nations (UN) report published on January 27 warning that human right violations are increasing in Sri Lanka called on the international community to enhance monitoring and take measures to prevent recurrence of the policies and practices
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A new United Nations (UN) report published on January 27 warning that human right violations are increasing in Sri Lanka called on the international community to enhance monitoring and take measures to prevent recurrence of the policies and practices that gave rise to grave human rights violations in the past, reports Colombo Page. The report prepared by the UN Human Rights Office warns that the failure of Sri Lanka to address past violations has significantly heightened the risk of human rights violations being repeated. It highlights worrying trends over the past year, such as deepening impunity, increasing militarization of governmental functions, ethno-nationalist rhetoric, and intimidation of civil society.
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January - 27 
On January 27, Afghan Air Forces killed 23 Taliban terrorists were killed in village of Zik-Zik of Chahar Bolak district of Balkh province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Nine Taliban militants were injured in the airstrike.
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On January 27, Afghan Air Forces killed 23 Taliban terrorists were killed in village of Zik-Zik of Chahar Bolak district of Balkh province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Nine Taliban militants were injured in the airstrike.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has asked the US peace envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad to stay on, reports Tolo News. “Yes, we have. We have asked him to continue the vital work” that he conducted during the Tru
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On January 27, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has asked the US peace envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad to stay on, reports Tolo News. “Yes, we have. We have asked him to continue the vital work” that he conducted during the Trump administration, Blinken told reporters at a briefing, as quoted by Reuters.
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January - 27 
Unidentified gunman, in an attack on police post, killed at least two Afghan policemen were killed in Tawalat village of Paghman District in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman, in an attack on police post, killed at least two Afghan policemen were killed in Tawalat village of Paghman District in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Tolo News.
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January - 28 
A teenage boy identified as Ikhlaq, son of Farooq Hussain of Shahpur village, was injured in cross-border shelling and firing by Pakistani soldier on the villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashm
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A teenage boy identified as Ikhlaq, son of Farooq Hussain of Shahpur village, was injured in cross-border shelling and firing by Pakistani soldier on the villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said that the boy received multiple splinter injuries when Pakistan violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by shelling in the evening hours on January 28.
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January - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Khan from Panzigam area in Bandipo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Khan from Panzigam area in Bandipora, was arrested at a special checkpoint established by SFs following a tip-off, a Police spokesman said. Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, was recovered from Khan’s possession, the spokesman added.
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January - 28 
A constable of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), identified as Somdu Ram Poyam alias Mallesh, was hacked to death with sharp weapons by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kotrapal village under Jangla Police Station limits
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A constable of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), identified as Somdu Ram Poyam alias Mallesh, was hacked to death with sharp weapons by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kotrapal village under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on January 28, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists also set his body on fire after assaulting and hacking him to death. Poyam was a surrendered Maoist, who had joined the DRG after giving up arms in 2014. He had gone to meet his relatives in the village where the Maoists killed him brutally in front of his family.
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January - 28 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on January 28 said that the Naxals (Left Wing Extremists, LWEs) are on backfoot in the State, reports Outlook. The CM was speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the ‘unified command’ – which
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on January 28 said that the Naxals (Left Wing Extremists, LWEs) are on backfoot in the State, reports Outlook. The CM was speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the ‘unified command’ – which comprises State and Central officials to review the security situation and development works in Naxal-affected areas of the State. He said that the three-pronged strategy of "trust, development and security" in the State has helped in pushing Naxals on defensive.
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January - 28 
On January 28, three United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested at Naglu in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The arrested militants were identified as Milan Baruah alias Nijan Asom, self-
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On January 28, three United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested at Naglu in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The arrested militants were identified as Milan Baruah alias Nijan Asom, self-styled ‘major’ Jintu Asom alias Bikeswar Asom and Gaurab Asom alias Rajib Gogoi. Three .32 pistols and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from the trio arrestees.
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January - 28 
Sanaullah Aman, a Sindhi activist against enforced disappearances, was abducted from Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 28, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah Aman, who was a student at Islamabad University, was arrested from
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Sanaullah Aman, a Sindhi activist against enforced disappearances, was abducted from Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 28, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah Aman, who was a student at Islamabad University, was arrested from Lahore and subsequently shifted to an undisclosed location. According to the Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh (VMPS), Sanaullah Aman has been forcibly disappeared by the state agencies.
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January - 28 
The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s deat
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The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s death, Nangarhar’s Governor Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhel wrote on his Twitter account: “Mangal Bagh, also known as Mangal Bagh Afridi, the leader of Lashkar-i-Islam, a militant organisation operating in (erstwhile) Khyber Agency, has been killed in a roadside explosion in Achin district along with three others.”
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January - 28 
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres shot dead one alleged ‘State Death Squad’ member, Mirza Walid Bakhtiar, at Cherry Gadgi in Balgutar area of Ketch District in Balochistan on January 28, reports The Balochistan Post. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major
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The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres shot dead one alleged ‘State Death Squad’ member, Mirza Walid Bakhtiar, at Cherry Gadgi in Balgutar area of Ketch District in Balochistan on January 28, reports The Balochistan Post. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gahram Baloch said in a statement that Mirza Walid Bakhtiar was the leader of a group of death squads. He was also active in Apsar including Balgutar, Gadgi, Kalilkor and Balida. The State Death Squad operative was involved in the persecution of Baloch slaves, kidnapping of Baloch children and other crimes.
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January - 28 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 28 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Qayyumabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 28, reports Dawn. “The suspects were arrested during a combing o
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 28 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Qayyumabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 28, reports Dawn. “The suspects were arrested during a combing operation conducted in Qayyumabad,” said an official of the CTD. Two hand grenades, one bomb and three pistols were recovered from their possession.
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January - 28 
The Supreme Court on January 28 ordered the release of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the main convicted of beheading United States journalist Daniel Pearl, reports Daily Times. Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who was the main suspect in the 2002 kidnapping and m
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The Supreme Court on January 28 ordered the release of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the main convicted of beheading United States journalist Daniel Pearl, reports Daily Times. Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who was the main suspect in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal Reporter Pearl, was released by a bench of three judges. “By a majority of two to one, they have acquitted all the accused persons and ordered their release,” Provincial Advocate General Salman Talibuddin said. “The court has come out to say that there is no offence that he has committed in this case,” Mahmood Sheikh, who represented Sheikh, said. He added that the court had ordered that three others, who had been sentenced to life in prison for their part in Pearl’s kidnapping and death, also be freed. A Sindh High court (SHC) division bench on April 2, 2020, had commuted the death sentence of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh to seven years and acquitted three others who were serving life terms. The Sindh Government had swiftly challenged the April 2 order in the Supreme Court. The Sindh Government had also immediately detained the four men under Section 3 (1) of West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. “The decision is a complete travesty of justice and the release of these killers puts in danger journalists everywhere and the people of Pakistan,” the Pearl family said in a statement released by their lawyer.
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January - 28 
The Supreme Court (SC) on January 28 issued an order seeking written response from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, within a week, on contempt of court case, reports The Himalayan Times. A single bench of Justice Dr Manoj Sharma issued the order, "Subm
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The Supreme Court (SC) on January 28 issued an order seeking written response from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, within a week, on contempt of court case, reports The Himalayan Times. A single bench of Justice Dr Manoj Sharma issued the order, "Submit the written response explaining all details by yourself (PM) within a week after you receive the letter from SC."
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January - 28 
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to produce ‘western command in-charge’ of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Dhamendra Bastola alias Kanchan before the court within 24 hours, reports Khabarhub. Hearing a habe
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to produce ‘western command in-charge’ of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Dhamendra Bastola alias Kanchan before the court within 24 hours, reports Khabarhub. Hearing a habeas corpus petition filed at the apex arguing his arrest to be illegal, a single bench of Justice Manoj Sharma made the order. Bastola was arrested from Gimdi of Lalitpur District on January 12.
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January - 28 
With just two weeks left in its tenure, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 28 started distributing identity cards to the kin of people who disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, reports Kathmandu Pos
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With just two weeks left in its tenure, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 28 started distributing identity cards to the kin of people who disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, reports Kathmandu Post. Families of 21 people who disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, received their identity cards in the presence of Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Gyawali in Bardiya. Representatives of the victims, however, aren’t happy with the identity cards as they are not associated with any Government facility or concession. They allege that the commission is distributing cards just to show the Government that they have been working hard. Suman Adhikari, founding chairperson of Conflict Victims’ Common Platform (CVCP) told “What is the meaning of holding the cards when it is of no use to the victims? This is nothing but a sham to show that the commission is working hard. The government should announce some facilities for cardholders.”
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January - 28 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a raid arrested two cadres of banned extremist outfit Allahor Dal from Merirhat Bazar of Gaibandha District in Rangpur Division on January 28, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Mohamad Abdul Alim Mandal
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a raid arrested two cadres of banned extremist outfit Allahor Dal from Merirhat Bazar of Gaibandha District in Rangpur Division on January 28, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Mohamad Abdul Alim Mandal (42) and Mohamad Shafiul Islam (28). RAB recovered jihadi books, leaflets and a mobile phone set from them.
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January - 28 
The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s deat
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The chief of Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), Mangal Bagh, was killed along with three other militants in a landmine explosion in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports Dawn. Confirming the news of the militant leader’s death, Nangarhar’s Governor Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhel wrote on his Twitter account: “Mangal Bagh, also known as Mangal Bagh Afridi, the leader of Lashkar-i-Islam, a militant organisation operating in (erstwhile) Khyber Agency, has been killed in a roadside explosion in Achin district along with three others.”
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January - 28 
A commander of the ANA 209 Shaheen Corps, Nasratullah Yemen, was killed in a mortar attack in Alamkhil village in Balkh District of Balkh Province on January 28, reports Tolo News.
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A commander of the ANA 209 Shaheen Corps, Nasratullah Yemen, was killed in a mortar attack in Alamkhil village in Balkh District of Balkh Province on January 28, reports Tolo News.
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January - 28 
Afghan Air Forces, in an airstrike, killed six Taliban militants in Bala-Bolak District of Farah Province on January 28, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan Air Forces, in an airstrike, killed six Taliban militants in Bala-Bolak District of Farah Province on January 28, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 28 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint clearing operations, killed 52 Taliban terrorists in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint clearing operations, killed 52 Taliban terrorists in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 28 
On January 28, Afghan Air Force, in an airstrike, killed five Taliban terrorists in Zik-Zik village of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 28, Afghan Air Force, in an airstrike, killed five Taliban terrorists in Zik-Zik village of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 28 
The Pentagon said on January 28 that the Joe Biden administration would not commit to a full drawdown of United States (US) troops from Afghanistan by May because the Taliban have not honoured the commitments, they made in their agreement with the US
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The Pentagon said on January 28 that the Joe Biden administration would not commit to a full drawdown of United States (US) troops from Afghanistan by May because the Taliban have not honoured the commitments, they made in their agreement with the US signed in Doha last year in February, reports Tolo News. “The Taliban have not met their commitments,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in his first press conference. “Without them meeting their commitments to renounce terrorism and to stop the violent attacks on the Afghan national security forces, and by dint of that the Afghan people, it's very hard to see a specific way forward for the negotiated settlement.”
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January - 29 
A gun battle broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Batpora Lelhara village in Kakapora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 50 Rashtriya
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A gun battle broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Batpora Lelhara village in Kakapora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. As the joint team of SFs approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated triggering an encounter. An official said that two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
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January - 29 
A joint team of Thoubal Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) and Manipur Police arrested one insurgent recruiter cum extortionist working on the behalf of multiple proscribed outfits from Mantripukhri area in Imphal District of Manipur on January 29, reports
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A joint team of Thoubal Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) and Manipur Police arrested one insurgent recruiter cum extortionist working on the behalf of multiple proscribed outfits from Mantripukhri area in Imphal District of Manipur on January 29, reports E-Pao. Acting on specific intelligence about attempts being made to recruit youth for the banned outfits National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRF-M) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in Imphal, the joint team of Imphal East Commandos and Thoubal Battalion AR launched an operation that resulted in arresting the Under Ground (UG) recruiter identified as Phuritsabam Sonish Singh.
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January - 29 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast of very low intensity took place near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi on January 29, reports India Today. No one was injured in it but some vehicles were damaged. The Delhi Police said the blast occurred at
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast of very low intensity took place near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi on January 29, reports India Today. No one was injured in it but some vehicles were damaged. The Delhi Police said the blast occurred at 5.05 pm at a spot about 150 metres away from the Embassy. Teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Delhi Police Special Branch, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), among others, were rushed to the spot to investigate the matter. Sources have told I that the Police have recovered an envelope -- which says "To Israel Embassy Ambassador" --near the blast spot. The envelope has been seized for analysis. The date of the blast (January 29) coincides with the completion of 29 years of diplomatic ties between India and Israel.
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January - 29 
In another operation on January 29, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Neopao Konyak-Kitovi (NSCN-NK) militant was arrested along with one-point 22mm Rifle country made and one Samsung Mobile Phone from general area Khowoboto Colony of Zu
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In another operation on January 29, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Neopao Konyak-Kitovi (NSCN-NK) militant was arrested along with one-point 22mm Rifle country made and one Samsung Mobile Phone from general area Khowoboto Colony of Zunheboto District in Nagaland.
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January - 29 
India has said the use of the term foreign terrorist fighters for children may lead to stigmatisation and dehumanisation, underlining the need for nations to develop tailored and conflict-sensitive approaches to ensure repatriation, rehabilitation an
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India has said the use of the term foreign terrorist fighters for children may lead to stigmatisation and dehumanisation, underlining the need for nations to develop tailored and conflict-sensitive approaches to ensure repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of teenagers affected by armed conflicts, Business Standard reports on January 30. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu said at the UN Security Council Open Arria Formula meeting on 'Children and Armed Conflict' organised by Russia that the Resolution 2178 (2014) of the Council defines who Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs). "There is a general tendency to extend the term to their families. Using the term FTFs for children may lead to stigmatisation and dehumanisation," he said.
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Maoist abducted three villagers, identified as - Rauta Majhi, Gobinda Majhi and Debendra Majhi, on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ from Gumu village under Belghar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 29, reports Hind
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Maoist abducted three villagers, identified as - Rauta Majhi, Gobinda Majhi and Debendra Majhi, on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ from Gumu village under Belghar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 29, reports Hindustan Times. The Maoists brutally assaulted Gobinda Majhi, however, they released him along with Rauta Majhi on the following day, while the whereabouts of Debendra Majhi remain untraced.
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January - 29 
On January 29, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2) were arrested from general area Burma camp of Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Four extortion slips, two work permits issued by Naga National Co
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On January 29, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2) were arrested from general area Burma camp of Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Four extortion slips, two work permits issued by Naga National Council (NNC), two mobile phones were recovered from the unidentified militants.
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January - 29 
Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) as they opened heavy fire and lobbed mortars at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A d
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Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) as they opened heavy fire and lobbed mortars at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesperson said, “At 1800 hours today (Friday), the Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri.” The Indian Army retaliated befittingly, he added.
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January - 29 
Police arrested three youth with pistols and grenades in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The three youth were arrested in Pazalpora area in Bijbehara. Two pistols and three grenades were r
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Police arrested three youth with pistols and grenades in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The three youth were arrested in Pazalpora area in Bijbehara. Two pistols and three grenades were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Irfan Ahmed Ahanger of Khanabal, Imran Nabi Hajam of Nathpora, Khanabal and Bilal Ahmed Kumar, a resident of Heff Shirmal Shopian.
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January - 29 
Three militants were killed in an encounter in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, Awantipora Police received informa
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Three militants were killed in an encounter in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, Awantipora Police received information that militants were hiding in Mandoora area of Tral. Acting on information, an operation was launched in which the three militants who belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), and identified as Arif Bashir of Mandoora, who had joined the militancy last year, Waris Hassan who had joined in August last year, and another as Syed Asiful Haq of Noopora, were killed. The IGP said that an AK-47 and four grenades besides a pistol was recovered from the slain militants.
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January - 29 
Unidentified militants triggered an explosion near compound wall of a temple at Kot Dhara in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. “The incident took place around 1 am. However, there were no spl
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Unidentified militants triggered an explosion near compound wall of a temple at Kot Dhara in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. “The incident took place around 1 am. However, there were no splinter of explosives device around,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said, and didn’t rule out the incident as “an act of militancy”. SSP, Kohli said entire area was immediately cordoned off after the blast and a search operation was launched to arrest for those responsible for the act.
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January - 29 
The Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on January 29 named Zala Khan Afridi as its new head, after the outfit's chief Mangal Bagh was killed in a roadside landmine blast in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports The Times of In
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The Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on January 29 named Zala Khan Afridi as its new head, after the outfit's chief Mangal Bagh was killed in a roadside landmine blast in Achin District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on January 28, reports The Times of India. Afridi, a close associate of Bagh, was named as the new head after cadres of the outfit held a meeting at Bander area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The new head belongs to Akkakhel tribe of Bara tehsil in Khyber District. The shura (council) also nominated Bagh's son Tayyab alias Ajnabi as the new deputy commander.
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January - 29 
Senior Advocates Raman Kumar Shrestha and Ram Narayan Bidari on January 29 said that Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli’s House of Representatives (HoR) dissolution move against statute, reports The Himalayan Times. Arguing on behalf of the petitioner
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Senior Advocates Raman Kumar Shrestha and Ram Narayan Bidari on January 29 said that Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli’s House of Representatives (HoR) dissolution move against statute, reports The Himalayan Times. Arguing on behalf of the petitioners who have challenged the PM's move to dissolve the House, Shrestha said Article 76 (7) gave the PM the power to dissolve the House when the new government could not be formed but in this case the power was exercised by the PM and hence the dissolution of the HoR was unconstitutional. Similarly, Bidari said that Articles 76 and 100 were incorporated with the main aim of maintaining checks and balance between the legislature and the executive and the PM's move to dissolve the HoR had rendered these articles inactive. If the SC validates the PM's move these two Articles of the constitution will be rendered defunct and the current constitution would be crippled.
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January - 29 
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN), Mohan Peiris in his speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s Arria Formula Meeting on Children and Armed Conflict held in New York on January 29 said that Sri Lanka rehab
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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN), Mohan Peiris in his speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s Arria Formula Meeting on Children and Armed Conflict held in New York on January 29 said that Sri Lanka rehabilitated all 594 of child soldiers recruited by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) without prosecuting them, reports Daily Mirror. He said the plight of children is worsened by the prolonged effects of poverty, all forms of violence and conflict.
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January - 29 
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), at its upcoming session, should act on the recommendations of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and adopt a new resolution to enhance scrutiny of Sri Lanka’s deteriorating human rights situati
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), at its upcoming session, should act on the recommendations of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and adopt a new resolution to enhance scrutiny of Sri Lanka’s deteriorating human rights situation and pursue accountability for past and recent violations, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on January 29, reports Colombo Page. In her report released on January 27, 2021, High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was ‘alarmed’ by Sri Lanka’s deteriorating human rights situation and set out steps that the Human Rights Council should take to confront the growing risk of future violations.
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January - 29 
National Security Council (NSC), on January 29 said that Taliban violence has “increased” after they signed the peace deal with the United States last year in February and the group has maintained ties with al-Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The NSC spokes
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National Security Council (NSC), on January 29 said that Taliban violence has “increased” after they signed the peace deal with the United States last year in February and the group has maintained ties with al-Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The NSC spokesman Rahmatullah Andar said that 11 al-Qaeda members were arrested recently by Afghan forces and that “they were operating in the ranks of the Taliban.” “Three of those arrested are key members of the network,” Andar said.
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January - 29 
On January 29, the deputy head of the Taliban’s negotiating team, Abbas Stanekzai, at a press conference in Moscow rejected the group’s ties with al Qaeda, saying that there is no member of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.
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On January 29, the deputy head of the Taliban’s negotiating team, Abbas Stanekzai, at a press conference in Moscow rejected the group’s ties with al Qaeda, saying that there is no member of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.
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January - 30 
Sixteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, two of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered to the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pioneer
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Sixteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, two of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered to the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pioneer. The lower rung cadres who were active in Bacheli and Kirandul areas and surrendered in Kirandul town citing they were impressed by the rehabilitation of their former colleagues, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. With this, 288 Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have so far given up violence in the district under the 'Lon Varratu' (Return to your home) campaign, launched in June last year, Pallava said. Of the 16, Madkam Hurra (28), a Maoist ‘militia commander’, and Hunga Barsa (35), head of the local unit of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), carried rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads, Pallava added. 14 among the surrendered belonged to Madakamiras village. All the 16 were given immediate assistance of Rs 10,000 and will get facilities further as per the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy, the officer said.
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January - 30 
A letter found close to the scene of a blast outside the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi was a death threat to the Ambassador that warned he was being constantly being watched and could be attacked at any time, timesofisrael.com reports on January 31. T
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A letter found close to the scene of a blast outside the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi was a death threat to the Ambassador that warned he was being constantly being watched and could be attacked at any time, timesofisrael.com reports on January 31. The handwritten note, in English, but riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, was addressed to Israel’s Ambassador, Ron Malka, and referred to him as a “terrorist of the terrorist nation.” It claimed to be from the India Hizbollah, a group that is not previously known. “This is just a trailer presented to you, that how we can observe you,” even when “eating your pie,” the letter began. Warning that Malka is in their crosshairs, the letter said “you cannot stop anyway no matter how hard you would pick, we can end your life anytime anywhere.” It said that while the attackers want to destroy Malka “we don’t want [to] flow the blood of innocent people around you.” It then listed “martyrs” Qassem Soleimani — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander who was killed in a January 2020 United States drone strike, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a top Iraqi militia ‘commander’ who was killed along with Soleimani, and Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the architect of Iran’s nuclear program, killed in a November 2020 attack Tehran has blamed on Israel.
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January - 30 
A Police constable was killed and a civilian injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar, Sundarraj P said, the atta
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A Police constable was killed and a civilian injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar, Sundarraj P said, the attack occurred when the constable identified as Suklu Dugga was in Partappur village weekly market’s Murga Bazar at Sariyapara locality. In the attack, a villager, Murga Ram Tandi, also received a bullet injury in his hand.
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January - 30 
An ambulance driver, identified as Jairam Usendi (35), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Tekanar village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pi
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An ambulance driver, identified as Jairam Usendi (35), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Tekanar village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place when Usendi went to a local market in the village along with his brother. A group of armed Maoists surrounded them and attacked Usendi with sticks and sharp-edged weapons. Usendi died on the spot, while his brother managed to escape into a nearby forest. The rebels accused Usendi of acting as a ‘Police informer’ before killing him.
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January - 30 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons accusing them of being ‘police informers’ under Belaghara Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 30, reports The Hindu. Bodies of two villagers
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons accusing them of being ‘police informers’ under Belaghara Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 30, reports The Hindu. Bodies of two villagers identified as Bhabani Shankar Patra, son of the Bhandarangi Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), and Hemanta Patra of Gochaguda village in Tumudibandha block (administrative sub-division) in Kandhamal were found at different places. Reportedly, the Maoists belonging to ‘Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division’ in a handwritten note left behind, stated that the two were among those who had tipped off Security Forces (SFs) about the presence of extremists in Belghar area of Kandhamal. In September 2020, five Maoists were killed in an encounter at Sikri village in the District. In the handwritten note, the Maoists warned other ‘informers’ to surrender before their ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) within 15 days or else, they will be sentenced to death. And the State Government, Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay, and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Intelligence, RK Sharma would be held responsible for the loss of lives, the handwritten note further read.
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January - 30 
The joint team of Manipur Police and Kangvai Battalion arrested one cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) from Keirup Bazar in Churachandpur District of Manipur, on January 30, reports E-Pao. The identity of the arrested cadre is yet to be asce
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The joint team of Manipur Police and Kangvai Battalion arrested one cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) from Keirup Bazar in Churachandpur District of Manipur, on January 30, reports E-Pao. The identity of the arrested cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 30 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militants were arrested on January 30 from Imphal East District. One AK-47 rifle, seven live rounds of ammunition, one hand grenade and other warlike stores were recovered from the duo arrest
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militants were arrested on January 30 from Imphal East District. One AK-47 rifle, seven live rounds of ammunition, one hand grenade and other warlike stores were recovered from the duo arrested militants.
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January - 30 
Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States (US) Abida Hussain on January 30 revealed that al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden had supported and funded former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif, reports Daily Times. “Yes, he (Osama Bin Laden) supporte
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Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States (US) Abida Hussain on January 30 revealed that al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden had supported and funded former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif, reports Daily Times. “Yes, he (Osama Bin Laden) supported Mian Nawaz Sharif at one time. However, that is a complicated story. He (Osama) used to extend financial assistance (to Nawaz Sharif,” she said in an interview with a private television channel. Abida, also a former Cabinet Minister of Nawaz Sharif’s Government, recalled that at one time, Osama Bin Laden was popular and liked by everyone including the Americans but later, he was treated as a ‘stranger’. She said she was appointed as an ambassador during the first premiership of Nawaz Sharif, after she lost the election. She said during her stint as envoy to the US, most of her communication used to be with the then President Ghulam Ishaq Khan. “Khan had tasked me to keep the Americans engaged in talks till Pakistan completes its nuclear program in 18 months,” she said, adding that the US administration, including the diplomats, senators and congressmen, used to advise Pakistan against the execution of nuclear program. To a question, she said though she used to be spied in the US, she had no such suspicious activities which could be used against her by the intelligence agencies. Asked about the mode of communication between her and President Ishaq Khan in the absence of modern tools, she said during the 18 months, she visited Pakistan for five times to brief the president. “However, I used to avoid using phone knowing that it could be tapped,” she added. As the nuclear program was under the purview of the president, she said, most of her conversation used to be with him, not the prime minister. This is also because President Ghulam Ishaq Khan did not trust anyone, she added. Asked whether being prime minister, Nawaz Sharif did not feel bad over being bypassed in communication with the president, she said, “He never expressed it.” Abida Hussain said though Pakistan had started its nuclear program in 1983 during Ziaul Haq’s regime, it was completed in 1992. She also revealed that she was made ambassador on the President’s recommendation.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Inspector Khushdil was killed and another one personnel injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a vehicle outside Central Prison in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Inspector Khushdil was killed and another one personnel injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a vehicle outside Central Prison in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January 30, reports ARY News. The assailants managed to escape from the crime scene.
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January - 30 
The Levies Force foiled a terrorism plot by recovering a cache of arms and ammunitions from Dasht area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. The Quick Response Wing of the Levies conducted a raid in the hilly terrain of
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The Levies Force foiled a terrorism plot by recovering a cache of arms and ammunitions from Dasht area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. The Quick Response Wing of the Levies conducted a raid in the hilly terrain of Dasht area and recovered five RPG 7 rocket launchers, 20 RPG 7 rocket rounds, two light machine-guns and 4000 rounds, one AGL launcher and its nine rounds, an auto grenade launcher, 500 grenade detonators and 50 detonators of bombs.
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Three members of the Lyari gang war were arrested by the Rangers during separate operations in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. In an intelligence-based operation, carried out with the Police, the
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Three members of the Lyari gang war were arrested by the Rangers during separate operations in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. In an intelligence-based operation, carried out with the Police, the Paramilitary Force claimed, they arrested a most wanted Lyari gangster, Ismail alias Petra. According to a Rangers spokesperson, they had received a tip-off about Ismail - who had fled from Karachi - hiding in Mominabad in Orangi Town. The Rangers carried out a joint operation with the Police in the wee hours of January 30 and arrested Ismail from Mominabad. Later, Ismail was booked in cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, Police encounter, sale of drugs and other crime. The Rangers arrested two suspected Lyari gangsters, identified as Ismail Patni and Sameer Shaikh, said to be working for an on the run Lyari gang war leader, Ahmed Ali Magsi on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. The arrests were made during joint operations with the Police, conducted in on the basis of tip-offs. The arrested men were caught with the help of CCTV footage, said a statement issued by the Rangers, adding that Patni and Shaikh had barged into the office of Crown Builders in Gulshan-e-Iqbal on December 7, 2020, demanded INR 5 million in extortion and given death threats, all the while brandishing a pistol and a hand grenade. Law enforcers seized weapons from the arrested suspects and handed them over to the Police.
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January - 30 
Three civilians were killed in an explosion in Panjwai District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a Zaranj motorcycle carrying civilians collided with a roadside bomb in the Distric
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Three civilians were killed in an explosion in Panjwai District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a Zaranj motorcycle carrying civilians collided with a roadside bomb in the District. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast, but security sources have suspected Taliban for the blast.
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January - 30 
A national security official was killed and three civilians were injured in a mine blast in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Mirwais Hotak, the district governor of Kaldar, Balkh confirmed the news, saying that a min
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A national security official was killed and three civilians were injured in a mine blast in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Mirwais Hotak, the district governor of Kaldar, Balkh confirmed the news, saying that a mine planted on a monocycle carrying the national security officer, exploded in which the officer was killed and three other civilians sustained injuries in the explosion.
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January - 30 
At least 37 Taliban militants were killed and 14 others were injured during fight between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in Nawa District in Helmand Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Senior Atal Corps offic
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At least 37 Taliban militants were killed and 14 others were injured during fight between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in Nawa District in Helmand Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Senior Atal Corps official in the south of the country said, 37 militants were killed and 14 others wounded in the fighting, and among those killed were Mullah Abdul Wali, known as Mujahideen in charge of the military commission. The Taliban wanted to seize a military base.
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January - 30 
Eight soldiers were killed in a suicide attack when a suicide bomber blew up a military truck full of explosives in Gandmak village in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Ataullah Khogyani, spoke
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Eight soldiers were killed in a suicide attack when a suicide bomber blew up a military truck full of explosives in Gandmak village in Shirzad District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for Nangarhar governor said, eight soldiers were martyred in the attack and the blast was so intense that several village houses were destroyed in 150 meters distance. No militants group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 30 
National Directorate of Security (NDS) announced the arrest of military in charge and shadow governor for Kabul, Mohammad known Haji, reports Bakhtar News on January 31. Haji Lala was initially appointed as a senior member of Taliban’s group and mili
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) announced the arrest of military in charge and shadow governor for Kabul, Mohammad known Haji, reports Bakhtar News on January 31. Haji Lala was initially appointed as a senior member of Taliban’s group and military in charge for Maidan-Wardak, Nangarhar, Logar, Parwan and Kabul.
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January - 30 
On January 30, National security officials announced the arrest of four members of the Islamic state-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group, during special operations, in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On January 30, National security officials announced the arrest of four members of the Islamic state-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group, during special operations, in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 30 
The US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said in a report released on January 30 that the Taliban and Daesh have increased targeted assassinations outside of Kabul and that the Taliban attacks in the Afghan capital are
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The US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said in a report released on January 30 that the Taliban and Daesh have increased targeted assassinations outside of Kabul and that the Taliban attacks in the Afghan capital are on the rise, reports Tolo News. “Five journalists were killed in the last two months of 2020, as well as a number of civil-society leaders,” the report says. Resolute Support, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)-led mission in Afghanistan, reported 2,586 civilian casualties from October 1 to December 31, 2020, including 810 killed and 1,776 injured, according to the SIGAR report.
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January - 30 
Unnamed senior North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) officials said that international troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the Taliban’s deal with the United States (US), reports Tolo News on January 31. The US
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Unnamed senior North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) officials said that international troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the Taliban’s deal with the United States (US), reports Tolo News on January 31. The US-Taliban deal signed in Doha on February 29, 2020 calls for the full withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan by the end of May 2021.
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January - 31 
A joint operation by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition from dense forest area in Gadyog in Khawas area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 31, reports Daily Excels
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A joint operation by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition from dense forest area in Gadyog in Khawas area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 31, reports Daily Excelsior. During the search operations, one AK 47 rifle, three magazines of AK 47, 94 rounds of AK 47 ammunition, two Chinese pistols, two pistol magazines, eight rounds of pistol ammunition, five UBGL grenades, one Kenwood radio set and three radio set antennae were recovered. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said, the desperate plan of militant organisations to revive terrorism in Rajouri and Reasi Districts suffered a major setback when Army and JKP jointly carried out search operations in the forest area of Khawas tehsil (revenue unit) in Rajouri District. The timely recovery of huge cache of arms and ammunition has thwarted any possible untoward incident in otherwise peaceful region and has scuttled the nefarious plans of militant outfits to try derail peace and harmony in South of Pir Panjal Ranges, Kohli said.
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January - 31 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Nunkhari forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 31, reports Outlook. The ex
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Nunkhari forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 31, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of the Odisha Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) were carrying out a joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the said forest. The Maoists opened fire at the SF personnel and in ensued gun-battle the Maoist was killed. A country-made gun, a pistol and huge quantities of ammunition, explosives and other articles were recovered from the area. The slain Maoist’s identity is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 31 
At least 15 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze vehicles including a truck and two tractors of a road construction company at a place connecting Devarbaili to Malkuan village in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on Jan
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At least 15 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze vehicles including a truck and two tractors of a road construction company at a place connecting Devarbaili to Malkuan village in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on January 31, reports Hindustan Times. The vehicles were engaged in the construction of a road in Lanji area in the District under Road Connectivity Plan in Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWE) - a central government scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).
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January - 31 
Police foiled an attempt to target the newly elected District Development Council (DDC) members and revive militancy in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, with the arrest of three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Budg
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Police foiled an attempt to target the newly elected District Development Council (DDC) members and revive militancy in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, with the arrest of three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Budgam District on January 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific input, Budgam Police, 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three militants from Budgam during searches. Those arrested have been identified as two former militants Mohammad Yousuf Dar alias Janbaz Kashmiri, Abdul Majeed Mir alias Majid, both residents of Chewdara Beerwah and Reyaz Ahmad Basmati, resident of Safa Kadal in Srinagar. Police said that these militant associates were affiliated with LeT and were also working for other militant outfits like Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM). Police said, two hand grenades, 25 AK-47 rounds, 4 detonators, mobile phones used to contact Pakistani handlers, threat posters and other incriminating material have also been recovered from their possession. Police said that these militant associates were operating in Budgam and Srinagar Districts with the aim to target newly elected DDC members and disrupt elections. They were in touch with handlers in Pakistan including Sheikh, Usman, Tariq, Haftullah and others. These militant associates in garb of securing admissions in Pakistani educational institutions and were managing contacts with Pakistan based militant handlers in order to recruit militants and revive militancy in Budgam.
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January - 31 
A Major general of Army confessed China’s role and support in his deployment in Balochistan, the Sangar reported on January 26. “China has deployed me here to crush the Baloch movement and has given me a six-month task”, said Frontier Corps (FC) Insp
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A Major general of Army confessed China’s role and support in his deployment in Balochistan, the Sangar reported on January 26. “China has deployed me here to crush the Baloch movement and has given me a six-month task”, said Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG), South Balochistan, Major General Ayman Bilal at a special (jirga) meeting at FC headquarters in Turbat with few notables including local agents of FC and intelligence agencies. In this special jirga session of FC, Raheema Jalal, sister of Federal Minister for defence Production Zubeida Jalal, Sardar Aziz, head of state formed death squad from Pedarak, Yasir Bahram, head of state death squad Nagor Dasht, Hasil Kolwahi and heads of armed groups who are working on state parole from Tump, Mand, Buleda, Zamuran, Dasht and Hoshap were also present in the meeting. Major General Ayman Bilal said If the threat of FATF is averted, we will go inside Iran and take action. Iran is the biggest enemy of Pakistan which has a direct hand in the instability of Balochistan. He openly admitted China’s role in its deployment and assistance and other important matters. “China has paid me a salary and a large sum of money and officially posted me here for their regional interests and to thwart Iran’s conspiracies against CPEC, as it is a kind of investment in regional interests,” he said.
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January - 31 
The bullet-riddled bodies of a man and his son were recovered from the seasonal river Gorak in the Buleda road area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 31, reports Dawn. The victims, identified as Saleh Mohammad and his son Raza Shah, were abd
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The bullet-riddled bodies of a man and his son were recovered from the seasonal river Gorak in the Buleda road area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 31, reports Dawn. The victims, identified as Saleh Mohammad and his son Raza Shah, were abducted on January 22 at gunpoint.
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January - 31 
Civil society activists on January 31 continued their protest against Parliament dissolution, reports Republica. They held a peaceful protest at Sifal, in the capital, Kathmandu, where Dharma Bhakta Mathema was sentenced to death by the Rana rulers d
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Civil society activists on January 31 continued their protest against Parliament dissolution, reports Republica. They held a peaceful protest at Sifal, in the capital, Kathmandu, where Dharma Bhakta Mathema was sentenced to death by the Rana rulers during the pro-democracy movement. The activists, during the protest held today, compared the latest move of House dissolution by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli with the autocracy of Rana rulers who tried to suppress public opinion.
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January - 31 
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said Sri Lanka will not be governed according to the dictates of other countries and organizations, reports Daily News on February 1. He said “The UN Human Rights Commissioner who accused Sri Lanka on various matte
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Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said Sri Lanka will not be governed according to the dictates of other countries and organizations, reports Daily News on February 1. He said “The UN Human Rights Commissioner who accused Sri Lanka on various matters has not seen how the previous Yahapalana government harassed and jailed opponents by influencing the Police and the Judiciary. It is obvious that this Human Rights Commissioner is acting to the Opposition’s stance. Ministers and MPs of the former Yahapalana regime worked against the independence of the Judiciary by making various influences on Judges and Police officers. However, this Human Rights Commissioner did not utter any word against them. Today, military officers are engaged in administration in various fields. That is really a good move. We know how Security Forces personnel contributed to eradicate terrorism and also minimizing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic here. We cannot forget how the Security Forces acted in protecting people during the Easter Sunday attack.”
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January - 31 
On January 31, Afghan Security Forces, in airstrikes, killed 13 Taliban militants in Nawa District of Helmand Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 31, Afghan Security Forces, in airstrikes, killed 13 Taliban militants in Nawa District of Helmand Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 31 
Afghan National Army (ANA) recovered and destroyed four Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Dand District on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Army (ANA) recovered and destroyed four Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Dand District on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 31 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint pre-emptive operation with support from Afghan Air Forces killed 30 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Dand and Panjwae districts of Kandahar Province on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence websi
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint pre-emptive operation with support from Afghan Air Forces killed 30 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Dand and Panjwae districts of Kandahar Province on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 31 
On January 31, Afghan National Army (ANA) killed two Taliban militants in undisclosed location of Samangan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On January 31, Afghan National Army (ANA) killed two Taliban militants in undisclosed location of Samangan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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January - 31 
On January 31, two civilians, were killed in the Shahrak-e-Amniat area in PD12 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 31, two civilians, were killed in the Shahrak-e-Amniat area in PD12 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 31 
Two civilians were killed and 14 others were injured in a "Taliban mortar attack" in Almar District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports Tolo News.
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Two civilians were killed and 14 others were injured in a "Taliban mortar attack" in Almar District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports Tolo News.
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January - 31 
Two security guards of the former Election Commission Chief Yusuf Nuristani were killed in the Afshar area in PD5 Kabul city of Kabul Province on January 31, reports Tolo News.
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Two security guards of the former Election Commission Chief Yusuf Nuristani were killed in the Afshar area in PD5 Kabul city of Kabul Province on January 31, reports Tolo News.
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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