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July - 1 
A combined team of the Bishnupur District Police and Army shot dead one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant in between Nachou and Chothe villages on July 1, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and
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A combined team of the Bishnupur District Police and Army shot dead one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant in between Nachou and Chothe villages on July 1, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and two rounds have been recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 1 
A Manipuri filmmaker, Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma, was arrested on July 1, after actress Devita Devi, for having links with militants, reports Telegraph. Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma was arrested after an identity card issued by him for a Doordarshan pr
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A Manipuri filmmaker, Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma, was arrested on July 1, after actress Devita Devi, for having links with militants, reports Telegraph. Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma was arrested after an identity card issued by him for a Doordarshan production was found from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) leader R.K. Raghunath, who was arrested along with Devita Devi from a hotel in the national capital New Delhi. Surjakanta Sharma is also the vice president of the Film Forum Manipur.
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July - 1 
According to Sentinel, five unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter between the Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of militants at Dehikata Reserve Forest under Mornai Police Station in Goalpara District on July 1. A revolver, tw
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According to Sentinel, five unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter between the Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of militants at Dehikata Reserve Forest under Mornai Police Station in Goalpara District on July 1. A revolver, two 7.65 pistols, a 9-mm pistol, a 12 bore gun (all factory made), a factory made hand grenade, 19 rounds of live ammunition and eight rounds of empty cases were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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July - 1 
According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead four children and a 25 year-old woman at Semkhor village under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of July 1. Three others were injured in the incident
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According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead four children and a 25 year-old woman at Semkhor village under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of July 1. Three others were injured in the incident. A Police source said that all the victims were from the Dimasa tribe. The deceased were identified as Karong Thonglo, Lambo Langthasa, Warsi Thonglo, Depola Langthasa, and Senring Langthasa. With these killings, the death toll in the continuing ethnic strife in the North Cachar Hills District has gone up to 55 since March 19.
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July - 1 
Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests
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Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests near Bhupathipur village in Warangal District on July 1. Another Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was also killed but his identity is yet to be established. Police recovered one SLR and a 0.8 mm rifle from the incident site. The District Superintendent of Police V. C. Sajjanar said a special Police party ran into the Praja Pratighatana Naxalites during a combing operation. “The police asked them to surrender but they didn’t heed the warning and fired at them. In the retaliatory fire, two of the Naxalites, including Ashok, were killed while the rest escaped,” Sajjanar told reporters. Ashok was from Bayyaram village in Khammam District and had been associated with the Praja Pratighatana for the last 10 years.
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IANS reports cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pando Bhima, an activist of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), in Dantewada District in the morning of July 1. Pando Bhima, who lived at a relief camp in Dorn
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IANS reports cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pando Bhima, an activist of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), in Dantewada District in the morning of July 1. Pando Bhima, who lived at a relief camp in Dornapal village, was killed while he was going to his village in the forest interiors, some 4 km away from the camp, Police said.
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Imphal West District Police shot dead a militant, identified as one Sorokhaibam Jiban alias David (33) near Chandranadi Lamkhai, reports Sangai Express.
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Imphal West District Police shot dead a militant, identified as one Sorokhaibam Jiban alias David (33) near Chandranadi Lamkhai, reports Sangai Express.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in capital Srinagar on July 1 that he had given 10 days time to officers for making a plan for the first phase of withdrawal of the para-military CRPF from the Kashmir Valley. His Government would n
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in capital Srinagar on July 1 that he had given 10 days time to officers for making a plan for the first phase of withdrawal of the para-military CRPF from the Kashmir Valley. His Government would not give a licence for unwarranted use of force, he stated. His remarks came even as a youth died on July 1 of the injuries he suffered in Police firing a day earlier in Baramulla. Abdullah, who chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters, said he discussed the prevailing situation with top officers of the Army, Police and paramilitary, besides the civil administration. He told journalists that the CRPF would be replaced by the Police. But he pointed out that it was an ongoing process and the State had not enough Police force to replace the CRPF immediately.
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July - 1 
Police on July 1 recovered the body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was believed to be killed in a group clash, in Kulgam District. SFs recovered the body of Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar alias Abu Dujjan from Chatternad forest area. Gujjar had be
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Police on July 1 recovered the body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was believed to be killed in a group clash, in Kulgam District. SFs recovered the body of Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar alias Abu Dujjan from Chatternad forest area. Gujjar had been killed in a group clash between militants, a Police spokesman said in Srinagar.
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Security Forces on July 1 retook Dharampur in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres offered no resistance, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces in their 10 kilometres advance to Dhar
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Security Forces on July 1 retook Dharampur in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres offered no resistance, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces in their 10 kilometres advance to Dharampur only found felled trees at a number of places which were cleared by the payloaders accompanying the 10 companies, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Midnapore Range), Praveen Kumar, told reporters.
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July - 1 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces have focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlen Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur. Pumlen Lake is situated in Thoubal District, around 40 kilometers from capital Imphal. As a
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces have focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlen Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur. Pumlen Lake is situated in Thoubal District, around 40 kilometers from capital Imphal. As a part of the operations, a combined team of Police commandos along with Assam Rifles (21st battalion) and Maratha Light Infantry troops cordoned off the Toppa Chingjao hillock at Pumlen Lake.
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July - 1 
Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered
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Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered two guns, six detonators, a huge stock of wires being used in making landmines and some Maoist uniforms, the officer said.
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July - 1 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted five businessmen of Alamanda village in the Bandhugaon block of Koraput District in the night of June 30 and released them by 2.30 p.m. on July 1. According to
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted five businessmen of Alamanda village in the Bandhugaon block of Koraput District in the night of June 30 and released them by 2.30 p.m. on July 1. According to sources, about 40 Maoists entered the houses of P. Nandikeswar Rao, Oddi Mohan Rao, Judhistira Patro, Natraj, V. Santosh and former Sarpanch (president) of the Panchayat (village level self Government institution), S. Sasibhusan Rao. Later, the Maoists took all the businessmen to the nearby forest.
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The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sounded an alert and beefed up security at its camps in the upper Assam region following reports through its “own channels” that the outfit was attempting to carry out strikes in the
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The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sounded an alert and beefed up security at its camps in the upper Assam region following reports through its “own channels” that the outfit was attempting to carry out strikes in the area, including on its members, reports Telegraph. The pro-talks faction also cautioned the State Government about ULFA’s plan to carry out the attacks in August 2009. Prabal Neog, a leader of the pro-talks faction, told Telegraph, “Many cadres (of ULFA) have already entered Tinsukia District from the Myanmar camps via Arunachal Pradesh and have started distributing extortion notices. We have information about ULFA trying desperately to carry out strikes. If not on Security Forces, it may be Hindi-speaking settlements and us. We have tightened security in our camps.” Jiten Dutta, another pro-talks leader, said most of the ULFA militants who had entered Tinsukia recently were recruited by him just a few months before they declared a cease-fire in June 2008. “They are fully trained now and have been sent by the leadership to carry out strikes,” he added.
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July - 1 
Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Zafarullah Parray, a Territorial Army trooper who had deserted his post along with three weapons on March 8, 2009, were shot dead by the Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a jo
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Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Zafarullah Parray, a Territorial Army trooper who had deserted his post along with three weapons on March 8, 2009, were shot dead by the Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation at Kulhand in the Doda District on July 1, Daily Excelsior reported. Zafarullah Parray was being searched by Army and Police since he had deserted his unit along with weapons and joined the LeT outfit. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Singh, said the house of one Irshad Ahmed was surrounded by Security Forces in the early hours after developing specific information that three to four LeT militants, including Zafarullah, had taken shelter there. However, on observing the SFs movement, the militants deserted the house and fled towards Kulhand, about 18 kms from Doda. The militants were chased and in the consequent encounter, all three militants were killed. A Police constable, Rakesh Kumar, sustained injuries in the incident. Besides Zafarullah, the two others have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmed alias Abu Harare, a resident of Kirthwan, and Billal Ahmad, a resident of Gurmul. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militants include two UBGLs, one rifle and a large quantity of ammunition and explosives. Police also detained Irshad Ahmed and some of his family members for giving shelter to the Lashkar militants.
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July - 1 
14 persons were killed and 26 others injured in clashes between rival groups in Kurram Agency in the night of July 1. Later, the elders of Upper and Lower Kurram succeeded in brokering a cease-fire after hectic efforts, sources said. Similarly, the r
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14 persons were killed and 26 others injured in clashes between rival groups in Kurram Agency in the night of July 1. Later, the elders of Upper and Lower Kurram succeeded in brokering a cease-fire after hectic efforts, sources said. Similarly, the rival tribes — Mastokhel, Hamzakhel, Ghundikhel, Alizai, and Shia Bangash of the Turi tribe and Parachamkani Masozai, Ali Sherzai, Zehmasht, Mangal and Sunni Bangash — were still at war with one another in Balishkhel, Sangeena, Khar Killay, Sadda city, Mingak, Makhzai and Tangai areas of Lower Kurram.
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July - 1 
A Policeman was killed and nine others injured in Hangu District when the Taliban militants attacked a Police contingent in Doaba Police precincts on July 1, Daily Times reported. Deputy Superintendent of Police Farid Khan said the Taliban attacked D
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A Policeman was killed and nine others injured in Hangu District when the Taliban militants attacked a Police contingent in Doaba Police precincts on July 1, Daily Times reported. Deputy Superintendent of Police Farid Khan said the Taliban attacked Doaba Police Station early in the morning. Upon receiving the information, Khan said he rushed towards the station but his contingent was attacked on the way by the militants. Halwaldar Hamzaullah was reportedly killed and nine Policemen were injured in the ensuing encounter.
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July - 1 
A roadside bomb intended to target a local Police chief's vehicle killed a passer-by on July 1, Daily Times reported. Police chief Bahawal Khan escaped the bomb blast in Dera Ismail Khan, but his bodyguard was injured, said Police official Miran Shah
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A roadside bomb intended to target a local Police chief's vehicle killed a passer-by on July 1, Daily Times reported. Police chief Bahawal Khan escaped the bomb blast in Dera Ismail Khan, but his bodyguard was injured, said Police official Miran Shah. Bhawal Khan, chief of a Police precinct in Dera Ismail Khan, has played a major role in arresting suspected Taliban militants in the city, said Shah.
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July - 1 
According to Dawn, three persons were wounded in a grenade attack in Gwadar in the night of July 1. Police said the grenade lobbed into a house in civil colony exploded in the courtyard. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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According to Dawn, three persons were wounded in a grenade attack in Gwadar in the night of July 1. Police said the grenade lobbed into a house in civil colony exploded in the courtyard. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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July - 1 
At least 28 militants, including an unidentified commander, were killed when gunship helicopters targeted the hideouts of the banned Lashkar-e-Islam in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on July 1, The News reported. Sources said that three gunship he
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At least 28 militants, including an unidentified commander, were killed when gunship helicopters targeted the hideouts of the banned Lashkar-e-Islam in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on July 1, The News reported. Sources said that three gunship helicopters targeted the hideouts of the Mangal Bagh-led group in Sandapal and Akakhel areas of Tirah Valley. An official of the Frontier Corps (FC), Major Fazal, claimed that 28 militants were killed in the action and among them was a commander. However, talking to The News from an undisclosed location, Lashkar-e-Islam spokesman Zar Khan denied any losses to his group. Tribal sources said the murder of Malik Guli Shah, a pro-government tribal elder in Jamrud, Khyber Agency, on July 1 was the immediate reason for the military action. He added that the political authorities also arrested five militants allegedly involved in the killing of Guli Shah. Three of the arrested militants belonged to the Nangarhar province of Afghanistan and the remaining two hailed from the Kukikhel tribe in Khyber Agency, the sources added. Suspected Taliban militants had killed a pro-government tribal leader, his driver and two gunmen on July 1 while they were on their way to Peshawar, the NWFP capital, Daily Times reported. The vehicle of Malik Guli Shah was ambushed on the main highway near Tedi Bazaar in Jamrud. The driver and one of the gunmen were shot and killed immediately, while Guli Shah and the other gunman died at a Peshawar hospital.
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July - 1 
Claiming that the militants’ network in Malakand Division had been dismantled, the NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1 that reports about injuries suffered by the Swat Taliban leader Maula
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Claiming that the militants’ network in Malakand Division had been dismantled, the NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1 that reports about injuries suffered by the Swat Taliban leader Maulana Fazlullah were yet to be confirmed, according to The News. “The militants have either gone into hiding or run away from their strongholds in Swat, Buner and Dir Lower where security forces have expedited their offensive against them,” he said while briefing the media. The minister also said the Government had information about the serious injuries sustained by Maulana Fazlullah and his spokesman a week ago but there was no solid evidence of his whereabouts and health condition. “Interior Minister Rehman Malik may have confirmed the report when he made a claim about serious injuries suffered by Fazlullah,” Mian Iftikhar said. He said the military operation would continue till the elimination of the militants’ leadership in Malakand and would be hunted wherever they go.
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July - 1 
Militancy in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has cost Pakistan around $2,146 million while the fighting has so far killed over 3,000 civilians, a Government report said on July 1, Daily Times reported. The report – “Cost of Conflict in
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Militancy in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has cost Pakistan around $2,146 million while the fighting has so far killed over 3,000 civilians, a Government report said on July 1, Daily Times reported. The report – “Cost of Conflict in FATA” – prepared by the Planning and Development Wing of the FATA Secretariat said the social cost of the militancy was far greater than the cost of infrastructure, economic and the subsequent environmental loss. However, it said the cost of the military operation “is beyond the scope of this report and would be worked out separately by the concerned agencies”. The report put the social cost of the conflict at $1,109 million, the cost to security and internal displacement at $572 million, the environmental cost at $188 million, the economic cost at $119 million and infrastructure losses at $103 million. “Pakistan is suffering a series of overlapping crises due to the conflict in FATA... and is need of immediate humanitarian assistance,” the report said.
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July - 1 
Police claimed to have foiled a sabotage attempt and defused three explosive devices planted in a car while one of the militants riding the vehicle blew himself up in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1, Dawn reported. Suspected militants were repo
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Police claimed to have foiled a sabotage attempt and defused three explosive devices planted in a car while one of the militants riding the vehicle blew himself up in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1, Dawn reported. Suspected militants were reportedly riding an explosive-laden car and when signaled by the Police to stop on the Kohat road, they lobbed two hand-grenades on the Police that didn’t explode. Senior Superintendent of Police Qazi Jamilur Rehman said the car with around five militants was coming from Darra Adamkhel and armed with automatic weapons they exchanged fire with the Police. “As the police encircled one of them near Mashokhel Mera, he blew himself up,” he said. The others, however, managed to escape. In the car, he said, three types of explosives-manual, timer and remote-controlled devices had been planted which were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad.
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July - 1 
Police on July 1 claimed to have arrested from Rahim Yar Khan a terrorist suspected of involvement in suicide attacks in Lahore, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported that the suspect, identified as Hafiz Shakeel, had confessed to m
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Police on July 1 claimed to have arrested from Rahim Yar Khan a terrorist suspected of involvement in suicide attacks in Lahore, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported that the suspect, identified as Hafiz Shakeel, had confessed to masterminding the theft of vehicles used in various suicide attacks in Lahore. The channel said Police had also arrested three other terror suspects on information provided by Shakeel from various areas of Punjab province. Police officials said they recovered four identity cards from Shakeel, adding that the suspects stole vehicles from Rahim Yar Khan, Bhakkar and Mianwali.
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July - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) said on July 1 that they had killed five Taliban militants in a clash in the Bannu District, Daily Times reported. “The Taliban ... raided a checkpost near Hindi Khel in Bannu ... one soldier was killed and six injured, while fi
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Security Forces (SFs) said on July 1 that they had killed five Taliban militants in a clash in the Bannu District, Daily Times reported. “The Taliban ... raided a checkpost near Hindi Khel in Bannu ... one soldier was killed and six injured, while five Taliban were also killed,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that a militia in Dir District had taken control of over half of Shatkas village. The militia also engaged holed up Taliban militants in a gun-battle, killing “a number of Taliban”. At least 22 tribesmen were also injured in the clash.
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July - 1 
Security Forces are reported to have launched a successful operation in the Chaharmang area of Nawagai sub-division and assumed complete control of the area.
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Security Forces are reported to have launched a successful operation in the Chaharmang area of Nawagai sub-division and assumed complete control of the area.
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July - 1 
SFs also reportedly cleared Shah Dheri in the Swat District, the ISPR stated. In an exchange of fire with the militants, five soldiers were injured in Devolai village. Troops also conducted a search operation around Matta sub-division in Swat and arr
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SFs also reportedly cleared Shah Dheri in the Swat District, the ISPR stated. In an exchange of fire with the militants, five soldiers were injured in Devolai village. Troops also conducted a search operation around Matta sub-division in Swat and arrested three militants.
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July - 1 
The Pakistan Army on July 1 ruled out launching a military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan and pledged to honour the February 17, 2008 peace accord signed with the tribes despite the unprovoked attacks against its troops, The News r
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The Pakistan Army on July 1 ruled out launching a military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan and pledged to honour the February 17, 2008 peace accord signed with the tribes despite the unprovoked attacks against its troops, The News reported. However, violence continued in the area as three persons, including two women and a child, were killed and six others sustained injuries when military helicopters targeted Madakhel village in the morning of July 1. The bombing was reportedly in retaliation for the recent attack by the militants on a military convoy in which 30 soldiers were killed and 35 injured. Six other villagers, including four women and two children, sustained serious injuries in the shelling by helicopters. Amidst apprehension about an imminent military operation in North Waziristan, the Pakistan Army reportedly dropped leaflets written in Pashto and Urdu from helicopters to assure the tribesmen that it had no intention of launching action in the agency. The leaflets pointed out that some ‘miscreants’ were trying their best to destroy peace and damage ties between the Government and Utmanzai Wazir tribes.
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July - 1 
The Taliban in Bajaur Agency blew up a primary school in the Fajja area of Khar on July 1, Daily Times reported. The incident puts the number of schools destroyed in the agency in the past one year at 54.
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The Taliban in Bajaur Agency blew up a primary school in the Fajja area of Khar on July 1, Daily Times reported. The incident puts the number of schools destroyed in the agency in the past one year at 54.
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July - 1 
The United States on July 1 imposed sanctions on an Al Qaeda backer and three leaders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), believed to be behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, Daily Times reported. The US Treasury said it was imposing an ass
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The United States on July 1 imposed sanctions on an Al Qaeda backer and three leaders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), believed to be behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, Daily Times reported. The US Treasury said it was imposing an assets freeze on the four, identified as Fazeelattul Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen Al-Peshawari, Arif Qasmani, Mohammed Yahya Mujahid and Nasir Javaid. Ameen Al-Peshawari allegedly provided assistance, including funding and recruits, to Al Qaeda and the Taliban currently fighting to regain control of Afghanistan. Qasmani is said to be the chief coordinator for the LeT and Mujahid was the head of the group’s media department. Javaid had allegedly served Lashkar’s commander in Pakistan. The Treasury said its action came two days after Al-Peshawari, Qasmani and Mujahid were added to a UN blacklist of individuals.
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July - 1 
Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries when four rockets fired by the militants hit different places in the cantonment area of Nowshera in the Nowshera District in the early hours of July 1, The News reported. Two rockets landed
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Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries when four rockets fired by the militants hit different places in the cantonment area of Nowshera in the Nowshera District in the early hours of July 1, The News reported. Two rockets landed in the Servant Quarters near Artillery Centre, one of which struck a house and killing a sweeper, identified as Ilyas Masih, and another civilian, Yousaf Masih.
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July - 1 
Cadres of the All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), smeared tar on the face of Jasa Bahadur Lungeli, chief of the Mahendra Multiple Ca
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Cadres of the All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), smeared tar on the face of Jasa Bahadur Lungeli, chief of the Mahendra Multiple Campus, in Ilam on July 1, reports Nepal News.
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July - 1 
Militants wearing Sri Lanka Army uniform abducted a Tamil youth, Subramaniam Sahathevan (19), from his house at Koapaaveli in Batticaloa. The relatives later lodged complaints with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Human Rights Comm
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Militants wearing Sri Lanka Army uniform abducted a Tamil youth, Subramaniam Sahathevan (19), from his house at Koapaaveli in Batticaloa. The relatives later lodged complaints with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Human Rights Commission in Batticaloa.
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July - 1 
Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry on July 1 extended the deadline given to Muslim militant outfits in the East to surrender their weapons to the Security Forces (SFs), by two more days on July 4, reports Tamil Net. The deadline issued earlier was to expir
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Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry on July 1 extended the deadline given to Muslim militant outfits in the East to surrender their weapons to the Security Forces (SFs), by two more days on July 4, reports Tamil Net. The deadline issued earlier was to expire on July 2. The deadline has been extended following requests made by the concerned parties, Police sources said. Police said a special committee has been formed to accept firearms and other weapons from these Muslim armed groups within the stipulated period. These groups could surrender their weapons to this committee through Mosque Federations in the area before 3 p.m. (SST) on July 4, the Eastern Regional Deputy Inspector General of Police, Edison Gunatilake, said in Batticaloa. According to a Police report, there are 18 Muslim militant outfits in Kaaththankudi area alone, in Batticaloa District.
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July - 1 
Unidentified militants abducted a Tamil youth, identified as Ravichandran Sathees (18), travelling in a three-wheeler from Chengaladi road in Batticaloa on July 1, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified militants abducted a Tamil youth, identified as Ravichandran Sathees (18), travelling in a three-wheeler from Chengaladi road in Batticaloa on July 1, reports Tamil Net.
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July - 2 
According to Sangai Express, 28-year old Yumnam Lalit, the son of Y. Neta, a Rural Development Director, was abducted by two Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) militants at gunpoint from his Chingamathak Yumnam Leikai residence in
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According to Sangai Express, 28-year old Yumnam Lalit, the son of Y. Neta, a Rural Development Director, was abducted by two Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) militants at gunpoint from his Chingamathak Yumnam Leikai residence in the Imphal West District in the morning of July 2. However, Lalit is reported to have later reached home safely at about 2.30 pm (IST). A Police source said there has been a demand of INR one million from the KCP (MC) outfit to the Rural Development Department earlier. Neta’s residence was also attacked with gun shots on two occasions some days back.
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July - 2 
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said that Chhatradhar Mahato has provided an open forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh by forming the Sangram Committee (People’s Committee against Police Atrocities). Participating in a budget discussion on his
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Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said that Chhatradhar Mahato has provided an open forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh by forming the Sangram Committee (People’s Committee against Police Atrocities). Participating in a budget discussion on his department (Home and Personnel Administrative Reforms) in the Legislative Assembly, Bhattacharjee said: "Formally his name might not be on the [Maoist] organisation’s list, but by forming the Sangram Committee, he has provided an open-forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh and its surrounding areas." He further said that the sources of strength and support for the Maoists were in Jharkhand where they have two training camps. "Where are their arms, their explosives coming from?" Bhattacharjee asked saying that the Maoists had seized the opportunity provided by Jharkhand.
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July - 2 
PTI reports that the Union Home Ministry has decided to finalise a plan for sustained operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by September-end. The Centre has decided to give approval for the work plans under the Security
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PTI reports that the Union Home Ministry has decided to finalise a plan for sustained operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by September-end. The Centre has decided to give approval for the work plans under the Security Related Expenditure scheme for left wing extremism-affected States - Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa - for the current fiscal by July 15, according to the Home Ministry’s Action Plan II released in New Delhi on July 2. Advance funds related to the scheme will be given to the nine States by the end of July. The Centre has also set a target of July 15 for the finalisation of guidelines and issue orders for revised surrender/ rehabilitation packages for the left-wing extremists. By the middle of July, authorization for the appointment of 6666 Special Police Officers in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh for 2009-10 will be issued, the Action Plan II said.
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July - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in two separate incidents, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident, Mohammad Alimuddin alias Shaolin (22) was arrested from KR La
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in two separate incidents, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident, Mohammad Alimuddin alias Shaolin (22) was arrested from KR Lane in the Imphal East District. During interrogation, Alimuddin confessed that he joined the outfit in August 2008 through Mazida Bibi of Golapati and was working under the command of ‘Finance Secretary’ Mohammad Janir of Keirao Manjor Engkhol. Meanwhile, another cadre of the outfit was arrested on the same day around 9.45 am (IST) from Keirao Sabal Leikai. The arrested militant, identified as Mohammad Farijuddin alias Iboinu (19), confessed that he joined the outfit in August 2008 through Janir and was trained at Khokhoi in the State of Nagaland.
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July - 2 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two simultaneous landmine explosions near a Police checkpoint at the entrance to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the morning of July 2. However, no one
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two simultaneous landmine explosions near a Police checkpoint at the entrance to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the morning of July 2. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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July - 2 
Union Government on July 2 banned the Black Widow (BW) outfit in the wake of its involvement in the recent violence in Assam. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
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Union Government on July 2 banned the Black Widow (BW) outfit in the wake of its involvement in the recent violence in Assam. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
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July - 2 
West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said in capital Kolkata that more than 100 Maoists were still hiding in Lalgarh’s forests and many of them are well-equipped with advanced arms and ammunition, Hindustan Times reports. "According our informatio
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West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said in capital Kolkata that more than 100 Maoists were still hiding in Lalgarh’s forests and many of them are well-equipped with advanced arms and ammunition, Hindustan Times reports. "According our information, more than 100 Maoists are hiding in West Midnapore's Lalgarh and many of them are well-equipped with fire weapons," Sen told reporters.
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July - 2 
36 persons were injured when a young suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into a bus carrying employees of the Army-run Heavy Mechanical Complex at the Peshawar Road near Chur Chowk in Rawalpindi on July 2 at around 4.15 pm, The News reported. The su
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36 persons were injured when a young suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into a bus carrying employees of the Army-run Heavy Mechanical Complex at the Peshawar Road near Chur Chowk in Rawalpindi on July 2 at around 4.15 pm, The News reported. The suicide bomber was the only reported fatality. Initially, the death toll had been given as six but it was revised to one killed (the bomber himself) by the security agencies. The Additional Inspector General of Police, Nasir Khan Durrani, confirmed that it was a suicide attack, saying that body parts of the suicide bomber and other evidence had been collected. Eight vehicles, standing around the targeted bus, were completely destroyed while the windowpanes of buildings and shops in a radius of over half-a-kilometer were damaged. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. Nasir Khan Durrani said the terrorists failed to hit the installations of sensitive agencies due to effective security measures and now they had chosen to hit moving targets. Durrani also said the bombers have adopted a new strategy for suicide attacks and now they had started using motorcycles for attacks. "Obviously, the attack is a reaction to the military offensive in the tribal regions and other parts of the NWFP," he said.
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July - 2 
A man said to be a mastermind of suicide attacks was killed and his wife was injured when Security Forces attacked a house near Tank in the Tank District on July 2. Two suspects were arrested while two others escaped. According to officials, the hous
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A man said to be a mastermind of suicide attacks was killed and his wife was injured when Security Forces attacked a house near Tank in the Tank District on July 2. Two suspects were arrested while two others escaped. According to officials, the house in Chadrar village was raided on information that suspected suicide bombers were hiding there. The Tank Police Station’s Station House Officer Mohammad Hussain said Qari Niaz Wali, who hailed from Srarogha in South Waziristan, was on the list of suspected planners of suicide attacks. Sources said that Qari Wali had moved to the village after a military operation was launched in South Waziristan recently. He had rented a house in Chadrar and lived there with his family.
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July - 2 
A tribal Lashkar (militia) attacked Taliban hideouts in the Kurram Agency on July 2, killing 28 militants and suffering seven fatalities themselves, and the intensifying battles prompted them to ask for Army troops to help, a local lawmaker said, The
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A tribal Lashkar (militia) attacked Taliban hideouts in the Kurram Agency on July 2, killing 28 militants and suffering seven fatalities themselves, and the intensifying battles prompted them to ask for Army troops to help, a local lawmaker said, The News reported. The fighting in the remote Kurram region was the latest in two weeks of battles between militants and tribesmen there that have killed 141 people, including more than 100 militants, two Government officials said. Their information could not, however, be independently verified. Sajid Hussain Turi, a lawmaker from Kurram, said the militants were moving into Kurram from the Swat Valley, where the military is undertaking an offensive to neutralize them. He said hundreds of tribesmen took part in the attack early on July 1, triggering a gun battle that killed 28 militants and seven tribal fighters. “Kurram is an important place because the Taliban can cross the Afghan border from here easily,” Turi said, adding that “The Lashkar is facing these armed Taliban, but we request that the government send troops to Kurram to fight the Taliban as quickly as possible.”
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July - 2 
About 68 troopers of the Levies Force quit their job on July 2 following threats by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Orakzai Agency unit, according to The News. Sources said the TTP Orakzai unit had threatened the Levies Force soldiers to quit the
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About 68 troopers of the Levies Force quit their job on July 2 following threats by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Orakzai Agency unit, according to The News. Sources said the TTP Orakzai unit had threatened the Levies Force soldiers to quit their jobs within 15 days or face consequences. It was reported that 25 troopers belonging to Mamozai tribe and 43 hailing from Aakhel tribe quit their services and handed over their official arms and belts to the political authorities.
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July - 2 
According to Daily Times, two would-be suicide bombers were arrested from the national capital Islamabad. APP news agency said the bombers, along with "an assistant", had been arrested on the basis of intelligence reports. The news agency reported th
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According to Daily Times, two would-be suicide bombers were arrested from the national capital Islamabad. APP news agency said the bombers, along with "an assistant", had been arrested on the basis of intelligence reports. The news agency reported that the arrested men, identified as Imran and Iqbal, were members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Police also seized suicide jackets.
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July - 2 
According to Dawn, three soldiers were injured when militants fired three rockets at a check-post on Jandola road in South Waziristan on July 2. Security Forces consequently retaliated and shelled suspected positions of the militants in the Kotkai, S
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According to Dawn, three soldiers were injured when militants fired three rockets at a check-post on Jandola road in South Waziristan on July 2. Security Forces consequently retaliated and shelled suspected positions of the militants in the Kotkai, Serai Maule Khan and Barwand areas of South Waziristan after the attack.
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July - 2 
After the Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led militants in North Waziristan, another pro-government militant commander, Mulla Nazeer, also scrapped his peace deal with the Government in South Waziristan Agency on July 2. A senior associate of Mulla Nazeer, Saada J
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After the Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led militants in North Waziristan, another pro-government militant commander, Mulla Nazeer, also scrapped his peace deal with the Government in South Waziristan Agency on July 2. A senior associate of Mulla Nazeer, Saada Janan, called The News from Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, and claimed their Shura or council unanimously decided to scrap the peace accord with the Government to protest the frequent US drone attacks in their territory. The political administration of South Waziristan, however, claimed that Mulla Nazeer has revived his peace accord with the Government by sending 120-member jirga of Ahmadzai Wazir elders to negotiate with senior Government officials in Wana. The elders said Mulla Nazeer had given them authority to hold talks with the Government for restoration of peace in the region. However, Nazeer’s associate Sadda Janan said they have nothing to do with a meeting of tribal jirga and political authorities. He said they had already directed their fighters to attack Government installations and fight against the Security Forces. Asked about a similar stance already taken by Taliban commander in North Waziristan, Hafiz Gul Bahadur over US drone attacks, where drones did not fire missiles during the past two months, Saada Janan opined that all the three Taliban commanders - Baitullah Mehsud, Mulla Nazeer and Hafiz Gul Bahadur - in February 2009 had formed the Shura Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen or council of holly warriors, in which he claimed, all of them promised to fight alongside if anyone of them was attacked. Mulla Nazeer and his Ahmadzai Wazir militants had played decisive role in the eviction of Uzbek nationals from Wana, Azam Warsak and Shakai areas when the Government launched a military operation against them in 2007.
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July - 2 
Armed men opened fire on the Khan Flour Mills, killing its owner Mohammad Tanweer. The deceased reportedly belonged to an outlawed outfit, sources said.
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Armed men opened fire on the Khan Flour Mills, killing its owner Mohammad Tanweer. The deceased reportedly belonged to an outlawed outfit, sources said.
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July - 2 
Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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July - 2 
Government set up a 100-tent camp for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sultanwas area and a 400-tent camp was being set up in the ground of the Government High School in Swarai for the IDPs of Chagharzai area.
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Government set up a 100-tent camp for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sultanwas area and a 400-tent camp was being set up in the ground of the Government High School in Swarai for the IDPs of Chagharzai area.
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July - 2 
One Taliban militant was killed and two arrested when troops raided hideouts in the area around Miana, Ahingro and Baba Ziarat.
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One Taliban militant was killed and two arrested when troops raided hideouts in the area around Miana, Ahingro and Baba Ziarat.
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July - 2 
Online reported that security agencies had arrested nine terrorists from different areas of Punjab province and seized explosives. The nine men were arrested from Sumandri, Faisalabad, Sanglawala and Jaranwala in an operation early on July 2. The new
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Online reported that security agencies had arrested nine terrorists from different areas of Punjab province and seized explosives. The nine men were arrested from Sumandri, Faisalabad, Sanglawala and Jaranwala in an operation early on July 2. The news agency quoted sources as saying that all nine men were members of a banned religious organisation.
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July - 2 
Police on July 2 arrested a would-be suicide bomber with an explosives-laden vehicle in the Tajazai area of Lakki Marwat District, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel quoted the Lakki Marwat District Police Officer (DPO) Imran Zahid as say
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Police on July 2 arrested a would-be suicide bomber with an explosives-laden vehicle in the Tajazai area of Lakki Marwat District, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel quoted the Lakki Marwat District Police Officer (DPO) Imran Zahid as saying that Police had seized 600 kilograms of explosives from the bomber’s vehicle in Laki Marwat. The DPO said the bomber had been identified as Sadaam, a resident of Miranshah area of North Waziristan.
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July - 2 
Police on July 2 foiled a bid to blow up the Rawalpindi-bound passenger train, Quetta Express, by defusing 10-kilogram explosive planted by the track in Killi Zareen area in the jurisdiction of New Sariab Police Station on the outskirts of Quetta, Th
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Police on July 2 foiled a bid to blow up the Rawalpindi-bound passenger train, Quetta Express, by defusing 10-kilogram explosive planted by the track in Killi Zareen area in the jurisdiction of New Sariab Police Station on the outskirts of Quetta, The News reported
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July - 2 
Security Forces on July 2 also targeted the suspected hideouts of militants in Buner District and some of the shells reportedly landed in civilian areas, according to The News. No casualty was, however, reported in the attack. Sources said the troops
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Security Forces on July 2 also targeted the suspected hideouts of militants in Buner District and some of the shells reportedly landed in civilian areas, according to The News. No casualty was, however, reported in the attack. Sources said the troops targeted the civilian population in Khaista Baba and Amnwar villages, destroying scores of houses but there were no reports of casualties. The gunship helicopters also targeted the houses of militant commanders in Chamla area.
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July - 2 
Security Forces said on July 2 they had killed 23 more Taliban militants in various areas of Swat District over the last 24 hours, Daily Times reported. "The security forces consolidated their positions around Shah Dheri, where 17 Taliban were killed
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Security Forces said on July 2 they had killed 23 more Taliban militants in various areas of Swat District over the last 24 hours, Daily Times reported. "The security forces consolidated their positions around Shah Dheri, where 17 Taliban were killed in a clash," said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in its latest update.
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July - 2 
Some unidentified miscreants blew up the house of Adalat Khan, president of the District Bar Association, in Gokand area.
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Some unidentified miscreants blew up the house of Adalat Khan, president of the District Bar Association, in Gokand area.
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July - 2 
The army also conducted an operation to clear Meragai area, neutralizing two Taliban hideouts and recovering eight rifles, 66 rounds, four pistols with 48 rounds and one binocular.
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The army also conducted an operation to clear Meragai area, neutralizing two Taliban hideouts and recovering eight rifles, 66 rounds, four pistols with 48 rounds and one binocular.
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July - 2 
The Norwegian embassy in Islamabad on July 2 suspended its operations for two days after receiving a threat, sources told Dawn. According to the sources, a letter written in Urdu language was received by the embassy located in Sector F-6/2 two to thr
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The Norwegian embassy in Islamabad on July 2 suspended its operations for two days after receiving a threat, sources told Dawn. According to the sources, a letter written in Urdu language was received by the embassy located in Sector F-6/2 two to three days ago in which the sender(s) threatened to carry out a terrorist activity at the foreign mission. The letter, which was mailed locally, asked the embassy to close its operations in Islamabad as Norway was an ally of the United States.
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July - 2 
The tribal Lashkar (militia) in Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District on July 2 killed two militants, including a key Taliban commander Maulana Naeemullah, in fierce fighting, The News reported. Naeemullah was one of the top three local commanders, w
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The tribal Lashkar (militia) in Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District on July 2 killed two militants, including a key Taliban commander Maulana Naeemullah, in fierce fighting, The News reported. Naeemullah was one of the top three local commanders, who facilitated the foreign militants to entrench in the area. There were also reports that several militants suffered injuries in the fierce clashes, triggered by the armed villagers’ attempt to torch the house of an important Taliban commander Maulana Zakirullah at Chinar area. Thousands of armed villagers have been trying to drive the Taliban militants out of the area for the last 25 days but the fighting is reported to have escalated during the last five days in which 13 persons, including 10 militants and three militia men, were killed and several others sustained injuries. The villagers claim to have killed 45 militants in the conflict so far. Local and Lashkar sources told The News that the fierce fighting started in the evening of July 1 when the militia attempted to torch the house of Maulana Zakirullah. The militia has torched or destroyed around 60 houses of the alleged Taliban members and their supporters in the area. "Some 16 fighters of the Lashkar were trying to set on fire the house when around 12 militants attacked them," a resident of Miana said. The clash resulted in the killing of three members of the Lashkar while two others were wounded.
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July - 2 
Three persons were wounded when unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade into the house of a settler in the Colony Ward area of Gwadar on July 2, The News reported. Police said the miscreants lobbed a hand grenade into the house of carpenter Akr
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Three persons were wounded when unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade into the house of a settler in the Colony Ward area of Gwadar on July 2, The News reported. Police said the miscreants lobbed a hand grenade into the house of carpenter Akram, which exploded in the yard, injuring Akram and his two sons, Waseem and Azeem.
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July - 2 
Two persons were killed and six others sustained injuries when unidentified men lobbed a hand-grenade into a shop at the Ghass Mandi Chowk in Dera Ismail Khan on July 2, Dawn reported. Malak Qayyum Qureshi, the shopkeeper, and another person, Fazalur
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Two persons were killed and six others sustained injuries when unidentified men lobbed a hand-grenade into a shop at the Ghass Mandi Chowk in Dera Ismail Khan on July 2, Dawn reported. Malak Qayyum Qureshi, the shopkeeper, and another person, Fazalur Rehman, were killed, and six other people were injured, Police and the area residents said.
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July - 2 
Two Policemen were killed and an equal number of people sustained injuries when Taliban targeted a Police vehicle with a remote-controlled device in Peshawar, capital of NWFP, on July 2. A Police official told Daily Times that the militants targeted
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Two Policemen were killed and an equal number of people sustained injuries when Taliban targeted a Police vehicle with a remote-controlled device in Peshawar, capital of NWFP, on July 2. A Police official told Daily Times that the militants targeted the vehicle with a roadside bomb in Chushtiabad area at around 5:45am. The Policemen were reportedly in the area to investigate a robbery attempt by the Taliban.
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July - 2 
Two unidentified attackers injured a man when they hurled a hand grenade at his residence in Killi Bangulzai in the provincial capital Quetta on July 2, Daily Times reported. Police said the two motorcycle-borne attackers lobbed the grenade at a hous
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Two unidentified attackers injured a man when they hurled a hand grenade at his residence in Killi Bangulzai in the provincial capital Quetta on July 2, Daily Times reported. Police said the two motorcycle-borne attackers lobbed the grenade at a house owned by Mian Khan, adding that Khan was injured in the explosion.
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July - 2 
Earlier on July 2, another large stock of jewellery deposited by civilians at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) “Eelam Bank” was recovered by troops in the Puthukudirippu area of Mullaitivu District, the military said, Daily Mirror report
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Earlier on July 2, another large stock of jewellery deposited by civilians at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) “Eelam Bank” was recovered by troops in the Puthukudirippu area of Mullaitivu District, the military said, Daily Mirror reports. It said troops of Task Force--8 during clearing and mopping up operations recovered 8,709 packets that contained a wide assortment of gold jewellery, including necklaces, bangles, ear rings, chains and many more similar items. “All those items appeared to have been pawned at the LTTE Eelam Bank,” the army said, adding that each packet contained a duplicate receipt with names and other details of those pawning the jewellery while the original receipt might have been issued to the owners at that time the items were pawned. The army had already sent detailed reports to Wanni military authorities, to help them trace the whereabouts of the owners for the possible return of their valuables. The jewellery consisted of 852 bangles, 188 small bangles, 20 damaged bangles, 26 bangle parts and one bracelet. Most of the bangles, made into bundles of five to seven pieces, appeared to be carefully hidden. Earlier, similar stocks were uncovered from Vellamullivaikkal and taken for safe-keeping to be gradually returned to their owners later.
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July - 2 
On July 2, a group of 1000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returned to their original homes in Ampara District after seven years, according to Colombo Page. This is the first Government-organized return movement in the District in seven years. Or
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On July 2, a group of 1000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returned to their original homes in Ampara District after seven years, according to Colombo Page. This is the first Government-organized return movement in the District in seven years. Originally hailing from two areas in the Thirukkovil division in Ampara, these IDPs were on the move since 1990 due to the conflict, until they returned to their villages following the 2002 cease-fire. However, they were once again displaced by the escalation in violence in the East in 2006 and have since been staying with friends and relatives in areas nearby, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.
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July - 2 
Troops also recovered 5.5 kilograms of C-4 explosives and six feet long twenty Bangalore torpedoes buried in Verugal Island area Vakarai around 1.30 p.m. (SST).
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Troops also recovered 5.5 kilograms of C-4 explosives and six feet long twenty Bangalore torpedoes buried in Verugal Island area Vakarai around 1.30 p.m. (SST).
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July - 2 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West and Vellamullavaikkal areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with other materials on July 1, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Among others
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West and Vellamullavaikkal areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with other materials on July 1, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Among others, the recovered items included one water-scooter, filled with 22 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, one thermo baric weapon four twin barrels, 11 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, two unusable RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two claymore mines, six unusable claymore mines, 17 Hand Grenades, five unusable Hand Grenades, 47 81-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm illuminating bombs, two 84-mm HE mortar bombs, 350 60-mm bombs, 255 60-mm mortar fuses, 90 cartridges, six 60-mm illuminating mortars, 66 mine fuses, four T-56 magazines, five T-56 body parts, six Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links with ammunition, one 12.7-mm gun, nine I- Com radio sets, two YEASU radio sets, one I-Com IC V 68 Hand set, one Laptop and a five-feet long plastic tube with explosives.
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July - 2 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, six T-56 magazines, 180 T-56 ammunition, 10 anti personnel mines, six anti personnel mine fuses, five electric detonators, 2 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one remote control device, one box filled with ball bearings,
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, six T-56 magazines, 180 T-56 ammunition, 10 anti personnel mines, six anti personnel mine fuses, five electric detonators, 2 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one remote control device, one box filled with ball bearings, three pouches from the Soruwila area on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa boader on July 2, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 2 
Troops, engaged in search operations in the general area East of Puthukkuddiyiruppu recovered a large stock of gold jewellery that had been kept hidden, apparently by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in the night of July 2. The recovery inclu
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Troops, engaged in search operations in the general area East of Puthukkuddiyiruppu recovered a large stock of gold jewellery that had been kept hidden, apparently by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in the night of July 2. The recovery includes 852 bangles, 188 small bangles, 20 damaged bangles, 26 bangle parts and one bracelet. Most of the bangles, made into 5-7 piece bunches had been neatly kept hidden.
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July - 3 
A surrendered militant and a former deputy village chief were killed and another civilian was seriously injured in an attack at village Tandar in the Sounder area of Kishtwar District by four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in the nig
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A surrendered militant and a former deputy village chief were killed and another civilian was seriously injured in an attack at village Tandar in the Sounder area of Kishtwar District by four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in the night of July 3, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said four militants, three of whom were later identified by their code names as Dawood, Wasim and Prince, entered Tandar, located in the remote heights of Sounder and first intruded into the houses of Nazir Ahmad Kar, a former deputy village chief, and dragged him out at gunpoint in front of his family members. They took him to a nearby field and slit his throat leading to his death on the spot. Subsequently, the militants moved to the shop-cum-residence of Tariq Hussain and asked about the whereabouts of his nephew Abdul Majeed. As both Tariq Hussain and Abdul Majeed were present in the same house, one of the militants opened fire on them outside their shop-cum-residence. Presuming them as dead, all four militants escaped from the village. While Majeed succumbed to his injuries, Tariq Hussain was admitted to a hospital. Sources said Abdul Majeed was a top militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) till 2007 when he switched over to the HM and worked with his killers Dawood, Wasim and Prince besides the now dead Mohammed Usmaan Qari. However, he surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in May 2008 and since then was running a shop. All the three had been charged by the militants for working as sources of the SFs and Police.
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July - 3 
According to Sangai Express, the leader of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), K. K. Nganba, was brought to Imphal from the Tihar Jail in national capital Delhi on July 3. A resident of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, 56-year old K. K. Nganba a
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According to Sangai Express, the leader of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), K. K. Nganba, was brought to Imphal from the Tihar Jail in national capital Delhi on July 3. A resident of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, 56-year old K. K. Nganba alias Chongtham Manglemjao alias Koi alias Ngouba alias Ira-bot who is the ‘General Secretary’ of KCP, was arrested by a combined team of the Bishnupur District Police, Delhi Police (Special Branch) and 57th Mountain Division of the Army along with three other persons on January 17, 2009 during ‘Operation Grand Slam’ launched in Delhi.
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July - 3 
Bodies of six infiltrators, killed by a snow avalanche in March 2009, were reportedly recovered by the Army from the Gurez sector of Bandipora District near the Line of Control, a Defence spokesman said. He said the militants were killed when they ma
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Bodies of six infiltrators, killed by a snow avalanche in March 2009, were reportedly recovered by the Army from the Gurez sector of Bandipora District near the Line of Control, a Defence spokesman said. He said the militants were killed when they made an abortive attempt to cross over into the Kashmir valley through Gurez sector after infiltrating from Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The militants were part of a larger group which had succeeded in infiltrating into Gurez sector way ahead of the regular infiltration schedule as part of their handlers to catch the Army unaware.
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July - 3 
Dilip Nunisa, the leader of pro-peace faction of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), condemned the two factions of NSCN for launching serial attacks on Dimasa villages in the last few months in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Sentinel. It was repor
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Dilip Nunisa, the leader of pro-peace faction of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), condemned the two factions of NSCN for launching serial attacks on Dimasa villages in the last few months in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Sentinel. It was reported that Dilip Nunisa, in a press conference, directly blamed both the NSCN factions for attacking Dimasa people with an evil eye to trigger a racial war between the two communities. But he also admitted that some elements among the Dimasa people have also joined the fight against the Zeme Nagas and are hell bent on defending their own tribe.
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July - 3 
SFs destroyed three hideouts of the militants in the twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. One of the hideouts was neutralized at village Phagwari in Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistol magazines with four roun
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SFs destroyed three hideouts of the militants in the twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. One of the hideouts was neutralized at village Phagwari in Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistol magazines with four rounds, 79 AK rounds and 15 Pika rounds. From another hideout in the Kushal forest of Sabjian in Poonch, SFs recovered one AK magazine, 10 hand grenades, 250 Pika rounds, 18 UBGL grenades and three Pika rounds. Yet another hideout was neutralized at Dandkote in Rajouri District. Recoveries made from the hideout include 21 hand grenades, 525 AK rounds and one UBGL grenade.
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July - 3 
The Army personnel shot dead a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in the Naga-dominated Choto Ninglo village under Mahur Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District around 9 am (IST) in the morning on July 3
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The Army personnel shot dead a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in the Naga-dominated Choto Ninglo village under Mahur Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District around 9 am (IST) in the morning on July 3, according to Telegraph. Police sources said a group of militants started firing on the Army patrolling team in the Choto Ninglo village and Army personnel retaliated, killing one of the militants during the encounter that lasted more than 20 minutes. Another militant was injured, but he managed to flee, an unnamed official added. The Army later recovered the body of the Naga youth who is yet to be identified. Two 12 bore rifles, 12 cartridges and some ammunition of AK series rifles were recovered from his possession.
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July - 3 
Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad
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Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad trainers, State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said on July 4. They were carrying pistols, landmine accessories and Maoist literature.
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July - 3 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (21st Battalion) and Police at Wadder Bala forest area in the Handara area of Kupwara District, a Defence spokesman said. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines and
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (21st Battalion) and Police at Wadder Bala forest area in the Handara area of Kupwara District, a Defence spokesman said. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines and 40 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from the possession of slain militants. The spokesman said the operation was still in progress.
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July - 3 
13 persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a US drone attack in South Waziristan Agency, while eight persons died when fighter planes targeted a hotel in North Waziristan Agency on July 3, The News reported. Tribal sources said
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13 persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a US drone attack in South Waziristan Agency, while eight persons died when fighter planes targeted a hotel in North Waziristan Agency on July 3, The News reported. Tribal sources said a US drone fired three missiles at the office of Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud in Serwakai sub-division at 9 am, killing 13 persons present in the office and injuring seven others. It was reported that Mufti Noor Wali had left the office 15 minutes prior to the attack to attend a jirga (council of elders). The militants surrounded the area after the attack and nobody was reportedly allowed to approach the site. Another drone attack was carried out in the Mantoi area of Ladha sub-division, where three missiles were fired at a madrassa (seminary), completely destroying the building. However, no loss of life was reported in the attack. An official of the political administration confirmed the drone strikes and added that authorities were trying to ascertain the casualties. In addition, an AP report stated that US missiles struck a training facility operated by Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud and a militant communication centre in South Waziristan Agency on July 3, killing 17 people and injuring 27 others. In one attack, two missiles struck an abandoned seminary in Mantoi that was being used by the militants belonging to the Mehsud’s group for training, officials said. In another strike, a missile hit a militant communications centre in the nearby village of Kokat Khel. In total, 17 people were killed and 27 others were injured, they said. However, Maulvi Noor Syed, an aide to Mehsud, told The Associated Press that three Taliban militants died in the strikes. “We lost only three Mujahideen in today’s American missile attack,” Syed said, adding “These attacks cannot cause any damage to us.”
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July - 3 
Eight persons were killed and 12 others wounded when fighter planes targeted a hotel in Deegan Bazaar, 25 kilometers from Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency. Sources said people were having breakfast at the hotel when two fighter
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Eight persons were killed and 12 others wounded when fighter planes targeted a hotel in Deegan Bazaar, 25 kilometers from Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency. Sources said people were having breakfast at the hotel when two fighter planes struck at 7:30 am, killing eight persons and injuring 12 others.
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July - 3 
In a separate incident, a gunship helicopter targeted another hotel in Manzarkhel area, 25 kilometers from Miranshah. No casualty was reported in the attack.
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In a separate incident, a gunship helicopter targeted another hotel in Manzarkhel area, 25 kilometers from Miranshah. No casualty was reported in the attack.
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July - 3 
Police have arrested a suspected terrorist in the national capital Islamabad, Police sources said on July 3, Daily Times reported. The sources, however, did not mention the exact date of his arrest. They said the alleged terrorist, identified as Zahi
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Police have arrested a suspected terrorist in the national capital Islamabad, Police sources said on July 3, Daily Times reported. The sources, however, did not mention the exact date of his arrest. They said the alleged terrorist, identified as Zahid (50), was a resident of Miranshah, headquarters of the North Waziristan Agency in the FATA. He was an explosives’ expert and said he belonged to the Ilyas Kashmiri group. Police sources said the suspect was also involved in the murder of Major-General (retd) Amir Faisal Alvi, a former chief of the army's Special Services Group.
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July - 3 
The internal threats endangering the country’s existence require immediate attention, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani said on July 3, Daily Times reported. “While external threats continue to exist, it is the internal threat to Pakis
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The internal threats endangering the country’s existence require immediate attention, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani said on July 3, Daily Times reported. “While external threats continue to exist, it is the internal threat to Pakistan that needs immediate attention,” the COAS said while addressing the 91st Officers Commissioning Parade at the Pakistan Naval Academy. “Pakistan is confronted with multifaceted challenges which are complex in nature and their spectrum is both diverse and intense. With the nation’s full support, we will succeed in our fight against terrorism,” Kayani said. Battle ready: “The forces of terrorism and extremism pose a threat to our national security and stability, but the armed forces of Pakistan are fully prepared to fight this menace,” an ISPR statement quoted the COAS as saying.
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July - 3 
Madhav Kumar Nepal expanded his cabinet for the fifth time by inducting Rajendra Mahato from the Sadbhawana Party and Prem Bahadur Singh from the Samajwadi Prajatantrik Janata Party as Commerce and Supplies minister, and Law and Justice Minister, res
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Madhav Kumar Nepal expanded his cabinet for the fifth time by inducting Rajendra Mahato from the Sadbhawana Party and Prem Bahadur Singh from the Samajwadi Prajatantrik Janata Party as Commerce and Supplies minister, and Law and Justice Minister, respectively. However, the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP), Sadbhawana and some fringe parties are yet to recommend names of some ministers and state ministers from their parties.
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July - 3 
Nepal News reports that speaking at a press conference organised by the Defence Ministry on July 3, Defence Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari said the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) is going to be reconstituted under the chairmanship of Prime
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Nepal News reports that speaking at a press conference organised by the Defence Ministry on July 3, Defence Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari said the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) is going to be reconstituted under the chairmanship of Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal as per the tradition set by the previous Government. At present, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman and former PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda is the chairman of AISC. The Maoists had proposed for the continuation of Prachanda as the Chairman of the AISC as the largest party in the Constituent Assembly.
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July - 3 
Troops recovered four 60-mm mortar bombs, nine 60-mm mortar chargers, 119 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 32 RPG chargers, one RPG launcher, two booby traps fixed to 81-mm mortars, one 81-mm mortar fuse, 15 T-56 weapons, one T-56 magazine, 1267 rou
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Troops recovered four 60-mm mortar bombs, nine 60-mm mortar chargers, 119 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 32 RPG chargers, one RPG launcher, two booby traps fixed to 81-mm mortars, one 81-mm mortar fuse, 15 T-56 weapons, one T-56 magazine, 1267 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-81 weapon, one T-97 weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), 17 rounds of MPMG ammunition, one claymore mine, one claymore remote control, two 9V batteries, one YEASU hand set, two I-com sets, one T-90 weapon, 3667 rounds of MPMG ammunition, three micro pistols, 12 micro pistol magazines, four cleaning rods, one 9-mm pistol with two magazines, one fuse, 12 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, two 82-mm mortar bombs, 11 82-mm mortar chargers, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) drum, 20 pouches, 22 packs, 15 hand grenades, one anti personnel mine, one paddle gun and some weapon spare parts, most of them kept either hidden or buried in Alaweddi, Visuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal, Puthukkuddiyiruppu, Puthumattalan, Kariyalwayal and Puthukkuddiyiruppu West areas of Mullaitivu District on July 2, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 4 
According to Daily Excelsior, a militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Arangi in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri District in the evening of July 4. Official sources said a encounter between the S
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According to Daily Excelsior, a militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Arangi in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri District in the evening of July 4. Official sources said a encounter between the SFs and militants was going on at Mangota since the afternoon. At least three to four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were trapped in the gun-battle which was on till last reports came in. At least one militant was reported to have died in the encounter but his identity hasn’t been ascertained so far.
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July - 4 
Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for a shutdown across the three Districts of Bankura, West Midnapore and Purulia on July 8, reports Times of India. PCPA spokesperson Chhatradhar Mahato said on July 4 that
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Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for a shutdown across the three Districts of Bankura, West Midnapore and Purulia on July 8, reports Times of India. PCPA spokesperson Chhatradhar Mahato said on July 4 that the shutdown has been called to protest the arrest of 30 PCPA workers, the warrant issued against him and the harassment of city intellectuals, who went to Lalgarh during the joint operations.
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July - 4 
One unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with Police commandos at Waheng Khuman in the Imphal West District at around 6 am, sources said, adding that one 9 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the spot.
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One unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with Police commandos at Waheng Khuman in the Imphal West District at around 6 am, sources said, adding that one 9 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the spot.
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July - 4 
Police arrested two militants belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit at Budgam and Pulwama Districts of the Kashmir valley. In a search operation at village Wuyan in the Pulwama District, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat alias Junaid,
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Police arrested two militants belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit at Budgam and Pulwama Districts of the Kashmir valley. In a search operation at village Wuyan in the Pulwama District, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat alias Junaid, a Pakistan trained militant of the HM outfit, was arrested, a Police spokesman said in Srinagar. The spokesman also said one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, six pistol rounds and three hand grenades were recovered from his possession. In another operation, the Budgam District Police arrested another HM militant, identified as Abdul Rahman Bhat alias Javed, at Mirgund crossing. One pistol, one magazine and six pistol rounds were recovered from his possession, he added.
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July - 4 
S.N. Pradhan, the Inspector-General of Police (Operations), said the Jharkhand Police will soon have, among other things, assault rifles with night vision in its armoury to take on Maoists as part of the ongoing Police modernisation programme.
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S.N. Pradhan, the Inspector-General of Police (Operations), said the Jharkhand Police will soon have, among other things, assault rifles with night vision in its armoury to take on Maoists as part of the ongoing Police modernisation programme.
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July - 4 
Security Forces arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist linkman, identified as Lal Mohan Murmu, from the Jhitka forests near the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, reports IANS.
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Security Forces arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist linkman, identified as Lal Mohan Murmu, from the Jhitka forests near the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, reports IANS.
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July - 4 
Six hardcore left-wing extremists belonging to the Jharkhand Badshah group were arrested from several remote villages in Sundargarh District during raids on their hideouts on July 4, Police said, reported PTI. The extremists were operating in Raibaga
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Six hardcore left-wing extremists belonging to the Jharkhand Badshah group were arrested from several remote villages in Sundargarh District during raids on their hideouts on July 4, Police said, reported PTI. The extremists were operating in Raibaga, Biramitrapur, Hatibari and Rajgangpur Police limits.
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July - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extort up to INR 300 crore every year in Chhattisgarh from traders of forest products, transporters and iron ore mining firms, said the Chief Minister Raman Singh, The Hindu reported on July 5. "Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extort up to INR 300 crore every year in Chhattisgarh from traders of forest products, transporters and iron ore mining firms, said the Chief Minister Raman Singh, The Hindu reported on July 5. "Maoists extort at least Rs.250-300 crore (Rs.2.5-3 billion) annually and their extortion business runs from the state's southern tip of Bastar to the northern Surguja district," Singh told IANS. "They mainly extort money from traders of 'tendu' leaves, iron ore mining firms, small and big contractors and transporters," he added. Tendu leaves, which are used to make bidis (leaf-rolled cigarettes), are one of the most important forest products of the Bastar region, which is considered a hub of the Maoist insurgency. "The traders, businessmen, contractors and others who pay extortion money hardly have the courage to report it to the police because of the fear of Maoists and their own business interests in the region," said Singh.
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July - 4 
The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on
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The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached Koramba to flush out the Maoists but the Maoists started firing at the Police party, Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said. Somnath was killed in retaliatory action. An SLR rifle was found from the incident site.
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had hijacked two buses with eight persons on July 4 and subsequently released the abducted persons, set ablaze the buses in the Chakrabandha forest under Dumaria P
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had hijacked two buses with eight persons on July 4 and subsequently released the abducted persons, set ablaze the buses in the Chakrabandha forest under Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District on July 5.
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July - 4 
Three militants were today killed in separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandel and Imphal West Districts of Manipur on July 4, Assam Tribune reported. Two militants were killed during a gun-battle with the SFs in the Tengn
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Three militants were today killed in separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandel and Imphal West Districts of Manipur on July 4, Assam Tribune reported. Two militants were killed during a gun-battle with the SFs in the Tengnoupal area of Chandel District, official sources said. One AK 47 rifle, one carbine, a grenade and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident site, they said, adding that some militants escaped during the exchange of fire.
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July - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mata Tiria and Abhiram Adeya, involved in the attack on the Similipal sanctuary about three months ago, were arrested from Lambugada under Jashipur Police Station in Mayurb
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mata Tiria and Abhiram Adeya, involved in the attack on the Similipal sanctuary about three months ago, were arrested from Lambugada under Jashipur Police Station in Mayurbhanj District by the Special Operation Group of the Orissa Police.
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July - 4 
15 men of an armed tribal Lashkar (militia) and three militants were killed when fierce clashes erupted in the Fam Pokha and Kharai Darra areas of Ambar sub-division in Mohmand Agency in the early hours of July 4, The News reported. Sources said the
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15 men of an armed tribal Lashkar (militia) and three militants were killed when fierce clashes erupted in the Fam Pokha and Kharai Darra areas of Ambar sub-division in Mohmand Agency in the early hours of July 4, The News reported. Sources said the militants attacked the armed men of the tribal Lashkar of Utmankhel tribe in Fam Pokha area, killing 15 people on the spot. However, official sources put the death toll at 12. Further, the sources said three militants were killed and seven others sustained injuries in the pre-dawn clashes in Fam Pokha and Kharai Darra areas. The slain militants reportedly belonged to Dawezai area of Mohmand Agency.
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July - 4 
A local trader was shot dead in an apparent target killing on July 4 in the Commissionary Bazaar area of Dera Ismail Khan, Daily Times reported. The killing came a few hours after the signing of the six-point peace agreement in a jirga led by Jamiat
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A local trader was shot dead in an apparent target killing on July 4 in the Commissionary Bazaar area of Dera Ismail Khan, Daily Times reported. The killing came a few hours after the signing of the six-point peace agreement in a jirga led by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Fazlur Rehman for the restoration of peace in the District.
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July - 4 
Fighter planes and gunship helicopters on July 4 heavily targeted suspected positions of militants in the Taliban-controlled Orakzai Agency in the FATA, killing 26 militants a day after a military helicopter crashed in the area, The News reported. Mi
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Fighter planes and gunship helicopters on July 4 heavily targeted suspected positions of militants in the Taliban-controlled Orakzai Agency in the FATA, killing 26 militants a day after a military helicopter crashed in the area, The News reported. Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas confirmed the bombing and said the action was taken as a reaction to the attack of militants on Security Forces (SFs) and a rescue team on July 3. He said the militants opened fire on the SF personnel and rescue team when they went there to retrieve bodies of the soldiers killed in the helicopter crash. The military spokesman insisted that only 26 soldiers died in the crash. Tribal sources said six gunship helicopters heavily bombed various parts of Ferozkhel area in lower Orakzai soon after the helicopter crash. In the morning of July 4, the sources said two warplanes and six gunship helicopters resumed bombing of suspected hideouts of the militants at the hilltops of Chappar and Ferozkhel, located between lower Orakzai and Khyber Agency. According to sources, the aircraft and helicopters attacked the hideouts of commander Tariq group of Darra and commander Nazar Afridi group of Khyber Agency in Chapper and Ferozkhel (Sam Ghar) areas of the Orakzai Agency, killing 26 militants and injuring several others.
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July - 4 
Security Forces arrested a local militant commander, identified as Fazal, of Qandaro area from the Nadra Centre in Ghallanai.
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Security Forces arrested a local militant commander, identified as Fazal, of Qandaro area from the Nadra Centre in Ghallanai.
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July - 4 
The Federal Government will challenge the release of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed in the Supreme Court on July 4 (today), Attorney General Latif Khosa told Daily Times on July 3. He said there were “s
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The Federal Government will challenge the release of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed in the Supreme Court on July 4 (today), Attorney General Latif Khosa told Daily Times on July 3. He said there were “sufficient grounds” to challenge the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict that set Hafiz Saeed free. On June 3, the LHC ordered the release of Hafiz Saeed, holding that there was no sufficient ground to detain or link him to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai in November 2008.
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July - 4 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a Levies official in the Killi Sadozai early on July 4, , Daily Times reported. Police said that Adam Khan Babar, a trooper in Zhob Levies Force, was on his way home when he was killed.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a Levies official in the Killi Sadozai early on July 4, , Daily Times reported. Police said that Adam Khan Babar, a trooper in Zhob Levies Force, was on his way home when he was killed.
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July - 4 
On July 4, Police personnel recovered a Pakistan made rifle following the confessional statement by an arrested Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre, Samrat, from Mangolbaria area in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. Samrat had been arrested from a hideout
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On July 4, Police personnel recovered a Pakistan made rifle following the confessional statement by an arrested Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre, Samrat, from Mangolbaria area in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. Samrat had been arrested from a hideout in Kushtia town along with four associates on July 1. Police had recovered three foreign made pistols and 22 bullets from their possession.
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July - 4 
Eastern Province Minister of Health, M. L. A. M. Hisbullah, said he distributed 600 weapons to villagers to be used to defend the Muslims from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said he received them from the late President R. Premadasa
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Eastern Province Minister of Health, M. L. A. M. Hisbullah, said he distributed 600 weapons to villagers to be used to defend the Muslims from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said he received them from the late President R. Premadasa and distributed them a day after an incident of massacre in Kathankudy in August 1990. “We never kept these weapons to fight the security forces. We used them to fight against the Tamil Tigers.” The State run weekly Sunday Observer quoted Hisbullah as saying that Muslims did not need a separate political party but should remain part of the mainstream political parties to achieve their political aspirations and legitimate rights. He also denied recent reports about the presence of a Islamist militant movement in the Eastern Province.
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July - 4 
In response to the Government’s appeal, Islamic militants surrendered their weapons to the Police in the evening of July 4 at a ceremony held at Meera Jumma Mosque in the Kattankudi area of Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The weapons in
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In response to the Government’s appeal, Islamic militants surrendered their weapons to the Police in the evening of July 4 at a ceremony held at Meera Jumma Mosque in the Kattankudi area of Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The weapons included 16 T-56 weapons, four 303 rifles, one shotgun, one 84-S weapon, one 9-mm pistol, one SMG KR weapon, five Galkatas weapons, 16 hand grenades, 1076 rounds of 7.62 x 39-mm ammunition, one hundred and six rounds of 303 rifles ammunition, 19 rounds of 84-S ammunition, 19 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, six rounds of 38-mm ammunition, two rounds of bore-12 ammunition, 25 T-56 magazines, five 303 rifles magazines, two 9-mm magazines and parts of a bore-12 weapon. The former militants surrendered their weapons through the Association of Muslim Mosques, the military said on July 5, The Hindu adds. The period granted for armed groups in the Eastern Province to hand over their weapons ended at 3:00pm on July 4. Receiving the weapons, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Eastern Province) Edison Gunatilake described the event as “historic” and called for the surrender of all such weapons. Quoting Gunathilake, the English weekly Lakbima said a joint military operation would be launched to track down arms and ammunition in the hands of the “jihadist groups in the East, after the extended deadline given for the hand over of the weapons lapsed”. It quoted Gunathilake as saying the response from the Muslim armed groups to the Government’s call to hand over weapons was poor. The weekly further quoted him as saying that intelligence reports reveal Islamist militants possess 250 T-56 assault rifles, a fraction of which had been handed over on July 4. 18 armed groups have been identified in the Eastern Province and these groups are reported to be holding more than 400 firearms.
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July - 4 
Troops recovered two claymore mines, 30 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, four Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), one RPG launcher, one Light Machine Gun drum, three T-56 weapons, fifteen 120-mm mortar chargers, two hand grenades and a large quantity of bi
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Troops recovered two claymore mines, 30 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, four Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), one RPG launcher, one Light Machine Gun drum, three T-56 weapons, fifteen 120-mm mortar chargers, two hand grenades and a large quantity of bicycle spare parts from the Shanthinagar, Alankulam, Karyalamullivaikkal and Ampakamam areas in Wanni on July 4, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 5 
A combined team of Thoubal District Police and personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in an isolated area between Thoubal Wangmataba and Kabrang village under Thoubal Police Station of Thoubal Distr
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A combined team of Thoubal District Police and personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in an isolated area between Thoubal Wangmataba and Kabrang village under Thoubal Police Station of Thoubal District around 4.45 am (IST) in the morning of July 5, according to Imphal Free Press. However, two other militants managed to escape through the hilly terrain and thick forest. One foreign made pistol, one magazine containing three live rounds of 7.62mm, one Chinese hand grenade and one receipt book written as UNLF Nungaiba Phongdokchaba having 30 pages were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. The slain cadre was later identified as Khoirom Ratankumar (30) of Moidangpok Awang Leikai village.
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July - 5 
A farmer, identified as A. S. Yarthokngam (40) of Hungdung Tungrei village, was shot at by suspected militants at Hundung Tungrei village under Ukhrul Police Station of Ukhrul District. According to his family, the incident occurred when he quarrelle
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A farmer, identified as A. S. Yarthokngam (40) of Hungdung Tungrei village, was shot at by suspected militants at Hundung Tungrei village under Ukhrul Police Station of Ukhrul District. According to his family, the incident occurred when he quarrelled with some armed militants near his residence at Hundung.
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July - 5 
According to Times of India, the sub-zonal ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), Sanjay Yadav, parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants. Sources claimed that Sanjay quit the PLGA due to his growin
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According to Times of India, the sub-zonal ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), Sanjay Yadav, parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants. Sources claimed that Sanjay quit the PLGA due to his growing differences with the outfit's ‘zonal commander’ Nakul Yadav. However, he has not yet announced his decision to either form a separate outfit or join hands with any other outfit.
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July - 5 
An Army trooper was killed and another injured in 48-hour gun-battle with the militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 5, Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "one security force jawan laid down his life
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An Army trooper was killed and another injured in 48-hour gun-battle with the militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 5, Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "one security force jawan laid down his life and one jawan sustained injuries in the encounter" at Wuddar Bala forest area. He said one AK rifle, three magazines, 49 rounds and three hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 5 
An employee of the Oil India Limited has claimed that unidentified militants abducted him from Guwahati city on July 2, took him to a hideout in Nepal and then later set him free after realising it to be a case of mistaken identity. Rajen Gogoi (47),
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An employee of the Oil India Limited has claimed that unidentified militants abducted him from Guwahati city on July 2, took him to a hideout in Nepal and then later set him free after realising it to be a case of mistaken identity. Rajen Gogoi (47), who went missing on July 2 but returned safely in the night of July 5, told Police that he was abducted by two militants from near Standard Chartered Bank in Guwahati but released unharmed somewhere in Nepal after they realised that they had kidnapped the “wrong” person.
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July - 5 
One of the six bodies of militants recovered from the Gurez sector in Bandipora District near the Line of Control (LoC) has been identified as that of Nowsherwan, a resident of Mohalla Pathronast in the Charsadda District of Pakistan. Six AK rifles,
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One of the six bodies of militants recovered from the Gurez sector in Bandipora District near the Line of Control (LoC) has been identified as that of Nowsherwan, a resident of Mohalla Pathronast in the Charsadda District of Pakistan. Six AK rifles, 17 magazines, 531 rounds, four pistols, eight pistol magazines, 126 pistol rounds, five hand grenades, 11 wireless sets, five mobile phones and Indian currency notes valued at INR 99,500 were recovered from the site, the spokesman said.
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July - 5 
Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (29th Battalion) recovered two hand grenades and nine AK rounds during search operations in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (29th Battalion) recovered two hand grenades and nine AK rounds during search operations in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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July - 5 
A soldier was killed and another injured when the militants attacked a tank of the Security Forces with a remote-controlled bomb in Shati Kor area.
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A soldier was killed and another injured when the militants attacked a tank of the Security Forces with a remote-controlled bomb in Shati Kor area.
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July - 5 
A UK-based fundamentalist group has hatched a plot to overthrow Pakistan’s Government through a “bloodless coup” and establish a “caliphate” in which Islamic laws will be rigorously enforced, a media report said, according to The News. Followers of t
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A UK-based fundamentalist group has hatched a plot to overthrow Pakistan’s Government through a “bloodless coup” and establish a “caliphate” in which Islamic laws will be rigorously enforced, a media report said, according to The News. Followers of the Hizb-ut-Tahrir, which is banned in Pakistan, aim for a “bloodless military coup” and creation of the caliphate in Islamabad, The Sunday Times reported. Members of the group, which describes itself as “the Liberation Party in Britain”, claim they had targeted the UK as a base from which to spread Islamic rule across the world. The report said a dozen British Hizb-ut-Tahrir activists are currently based in Lahore and Karachi, or keep traveling between the UK and Pakistan, and there are many more. Tayyib Muqeem, an English teacher from Stoke-on Trent, told the newspaper that he had moved to Lahore to convert Pakistanis to the movement. At Lahore’s Superior College, where Muqeem has set up a Hizb-ut-Tahrir student group, he said the organisation’s aim was to subject Muslim and western countries to Islamic rule under Shariah (Islamic law), “by force” if necessary. He said the Islamic rule would be spread through “indoctrination” and by “military means” if non-Muslim countries refused to bow to it and “waging war” would be part of the caliphate’s foreign policy. Muqeem said one of Hizb-ut-Tahrir’s strategies in Pakistan was to influence military officers. Shahzad Sheikh, a Pakistani recruit and the group’s official spokesman in Karachi, spoke about persuading the Army to instigate a “bloodless coup” against the present Government who, he said, were worse than the Taliban. “It is the military who hold the power (in Pakistan) and we are asking them to give their allegiance to Hizb-ut-Tahrir,” he said. “I can’t explain to you in detail how we are trying to influence the military. We never disclose our methodology of change. You may say it’s a coup,” Sheikh said.
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July - 5 
According to The News, three imprisoned militants were killed and two civilians sustained injuries when militants fired several rockets at the Bajaur Scouts Fort in Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency. Sources said that the militants fired rocket
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According to The News, three imprisoned militants were killed and two civilians sustained injuries when militants fired several rockets at the Bajaur Scouts Fort in Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency. Sources said that the militants fired rockets on Bajaur Scouts headquarters in Khar from a hilltop in Kohi Mor area and one of the rockets struck the building of quarter guard, killing three militants. The other rocket landed in the ground of the fort compound, causing no casualty. Two more rockets fired by the militants landed near the civilian population injuring two persons. Soon after the incident, SFs in Khar headquarters and Sadiqabad camp targeted the militant’s positions in Kohi Mor with artillery guns. Troops also targeted suspected hideouts of the Taliban with artillery guns in the mountainous areas of Khyber and Orakzai Agencies.
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July - 5 
After a pause for a year in the clashes, the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) on July 5 claimed killing and capturing each other’s several men in the fresh fighting in Qamarkhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, The News repor
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After a pause for a year in the clashes, the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) on July 5 claimed killing and capturing each other’s several men in the fresh fighting in Qamarkhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, The News reported. The AI spokesman said that after taking control of Takht Takai, Ghulam Ali and Sokh areas, their men had entered Garhai area. “We have captured a commander of LI, eight vehicles and killed their three fighters,” the spokesman added. However, the spokesman for LI, Zar Khan, rejected the AI claim and said that their men were in Takht Lakai had captured 20 AI armed volunteers. The claims of the two rival outfits could not be confirmed independently due to disrupted communication system because of heavy rains in the area. Severe clashes broke out when armed volunteers of LI and AI started targeting each other’s positions with light and heavy weapons on July 4.
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July - 5 
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP that the military had killed a commander loyal to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat unit chief Maulana Fazlullah on the outskirts of Mingora. “Ehsan alias Abu Jandal, was killed two days earlie
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Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP that the military had killed a commander loyal to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat unit chief Maulana Fazlullah on the outskirts of Mingora. “Ehsan alias Abu Jandal, was killed two days earlier in Qambar area. He was a mid-level commander,” Athar said.
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July - 5 
Bodies of two volunteers of the tribal Lashkar (militia), who were abducted by the militants after a fierce clash in Fam Pokha area, were found in the vicinity of Ambar sub-division in the Mohmand Agency of FATA on July 5, The News reported. Sources
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Bodies of two volunteers of the tribal Lashkar (militia), who were abducted by the militants after a fierce clash in Fam Pokha area, were found in the vicinity of Ambar sub-division in the Mohmand Agency of FATA on July 5, The News reported. Sources said the bodies of armed volunteers of the tribal militia, Muhammad Ayub and Said Muhammad, whose throats were slit, were recovered from the nearby area of Fam Pokha in Ambar and were buried. At least 15 tribesmen and three militants were killed during a clash on July 4.
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July - 5 
Criminals in Dera Ismail Khan are getting support from Taliban in kidnappings for ransom, an intelligence report said, according to Daily Times. Sources told Aaj Kal that after receiving the reports, the Punjab Home Department issued a circular to re
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Criminals in Dera Ismail Khan are getting support from Taliban in kidnappings for ransom, an intelligence report said, according to Daily Times. Sources told Aaj Kal that after receiving the reports, the Punjab Home Department issued a circular to regional, city and District police officials across the province to initiate action against these criminals. According to the circular, kidnappings for ransom, especially in the DG Khan and Rajanpur Districts were an alarming phenomenon and law enforcement agencies have been directed to start a major operation against criminals linked to the Taliban.
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July - 5 
Reports from Dir stated that two roadside bomb blasts in the afternoon of July 5 in the Serati area of Dir Upper District, killed two persons and injured 15 others.
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Reports from Dir stated that two roadside bomb blasts in the afternoon of July 5 in the Serati area of Dir Upper District, killed two persons and injured 15 others.
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July - 5 
Reports from Mingora indicated the SFs set ablaze 24 houses of militants in different areas of Swat Valley. Further, the house of Pakistan Human Rights Chairman Raja Liaquat Ali was reportedly torched. Sources said 12 houses of the militants were set
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Reports from Mingora indicated the SFs set ablaze 24 houses of militants in different areas of Swat Valley. Further, the house of Pakistan Human Rights Chairman Raja Liaquat Ali was reportedly torched. Sources said 12 houses of the militants were set ablaze in Sra Cheena area of Charbagh. The houses of the militants, including Irfan, Ziaur Rahman, Arshad, Abbas and Fazal Rab, were set ablaze in Amankot area. Houses of four militants were torched in Malukabad and Qamar areas. The house of Raja Liaquat, Chairman of Pakistan Human Rights, was torched in Rajabad area.
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July - 5 
SFs on July 5 said that three soldiers were killed and six others wounded while a few terrorists were arrested in the Malakand Division. According to the Inter-Public Services Relations, SFs raided the house of a terrorist in Mohalla Nehrabad in Kuza
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SFs on July 5 said that three soldiers were killed and six others wounded while a few terrorists were arrested in the Malakand Division. According to the Inter-Public Services Relations, SFs raided the house of a terrorist in Mohalla Nehrabad in Kuza Banda and recovered one Suzuki pick up, one small machine gun, two magazines, one pistol and 175 rounds of miscellaneous caliber. During an exchange of fire with the militants near Bari Kot, three soldiers were killed and four others injured. During a search and clearance operation in Rangeela, the troops arrested an unspecified number of terrorists. The SFs conducted a search and clearance operation around Magaltan and arrested a few suspects and also recovered bomb making material.
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July - 5 
Ten militants were killed in shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mangaltan area of Charbagh sub-division in Swat District, the military said on July 5, The News reported. “Gunship helicopters shelled the militant hideouts in Mangaltan area o
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Ten militants were killed in shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mangaltan area of Charbagh sub-division in Swat District, the military said on July 5, The News reported. “Gunship helicopters shelled the militant hideouts in Mangaltan area of Charbagh town. At least, 10 militants were killed in the shelling,” Major Nasir Khan, a military spokesman in Mingora, told AFP. Nasir said the air attacks occurred after fresh reports of the militants’ movement in the area. An intelligence official in Mingora confirmed the strikes and the death toll.
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July - 5 
The militants attacked a check-post near Qambar in Lower Dir District. An exchange of fire also took place in Chinarai, Lal Qilla and Maidan.
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The militants attacked a check-post near Qambar in Lower Dir District. An exchange of fire also took place in Chinarai, Lal Qilla and Maidan.
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July - 5 
Three alleged terrorists, one of them believed to be a suicide attacker, were arrested by a joint team of the city police and intelligence agencies in the national capital Islamabad on July 5, sources told Dawn. The arrests were made in the light of
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Three alleged terrorists, one of them believed to be a suicide attacker, were arrested by a joint team of the city police and intelligence agencies in the national capital Islamabad on July 5, sources told Dawn. The arrests were made in the light of information obtained by intelligence agencies from suspects already in Police custody. One of the suspected terrorists was arrested during an operation in the Sabzi Mandi area. He later disclosed the hideouts of his two other accomplices. One of them is reportedly 18 years old and is suspected of being a suicide attacker, while the other two are 28 and 32 years old, the sources said, adding that they were affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and hail from Waziristan in FATA and Buner District in NWFP.
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July - 5 
As a measure to return normalcy to the war-affected North, Sri Lanka Government has eased several security restrictions in the Vavuniya city limits, according to Colombo Page. As a first step in this process, the Security Forces have allowed parking
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As a measure to return normalcy to the war-affected North, Sri Lanka Government has eased several security restrictions in the Vavuniya city limits, according to Colombo Page. As a first step in this process, the Security Forces have allowed parking of vehicles in the city and reopened all the sub-roads that had been closed for several years. The Government recently also lifted all restrictions on fishing in the country. With the lifting of fishing restrictions and opening of Kandy-Jaffna (A-9) highway for commercial traffic, the Government expects to stimulate the economy in the North and considerably reduce prices of fish and other seafood in the South.
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July - 5 
One soldier was killed when he attempted to arrest a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader from Batticaloa District, identified as Nallarathnam Mohan, overboard a boat in the Kirankulam seas in the morning of July 4, according to a Sr
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One soldier was killed when he attempted to arrest a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader from Batticaloa District, identified as Nallarathnam Mohan, overboard a boat in the Kirankulam seas in the morning of July 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. “An army soldier had spotted this suspicious boat with one man on board and tried to search it after talking to the boatman,” said Army in a statement, reports The Hindu. Two other soldiers opened fire and overpowered the boatman who sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital, said the Army. Troops later recovered four passport photographs, one Identity Card, one cyanide capsule and SLR 16,500 in cash from the possession of the arrested militant, Colombo Page added. The death of the soldier is the first military loss of life since troops on May 19 announced the killing of the top leadership of the LTTE, including its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.
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July - 6 
A ‘commander’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajdev alias Chattan Singh, committed suicide by consuming poison in his house at his native village Manpur in the Surguja District on July 6, IANS reports.
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A ‘commander’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajdev alias Chattan Singh, committed suicide by consuming poison in his house at his native village Manpur in the Surguja District on July 6, IANS reports.
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July - 6 
A dozen Maoists, who had allegedly planned to blow up the Bishnugarh Police picket at Dudhmania in Hazaribag District, were arrested, Police said on July 7. After a tip-off, Security Forces rushed to the NH-100 and arrested them in the night of July
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A dozen Maoists, who had allegedly planned to blow up the Bishnugarh Police picket at Dudhmania in Hazaribag District, were arrested, Police said on July 7. After a tip-off, Security Forces rushed to the NH-100 and arrested them in the night of July 6, District Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said. The Maoists, who had deployed teenage villagers, asked them to keep a watch on Police movement while the seniors execute their plot by laying landmines near the Police picket, he said. "To divert police attention, the Maoists also decided to loot the SBI [State bank of India] Banaso branch on the same route," he said.
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July - 6 
According to Telegraph, a self styled “sergeant” of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Deepshikha Baruah alias Bohagi Baruah (35), a resident of Himpora village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District, was arrested
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According to Telegraph, a self styled “sergeant” of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Deepshikha Baruah alias Bohagi Baruah (35), a resident of Himpora village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District, was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 from Rongapathar village under Sonari Police Station. A revolver and an improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from Baruah who belongs to the Bravo Company of ULFA’s 28th battalion. The Sivasagar District Superintendent of Police, Shyamal Prasad Saikia, said that Baruah confessed that “the outfit has plans to hit certain specific targets in the run-up to Independence Day to once again prove its existence.” A senior Army officer, Lieutenant Colonel S. Banerjee, who was leading the Army troops, was injured in his leg when Baruah fired at him from a revolver. Two senior leaders of the pro-talks faction of the ULFA, Prabal Neog and Jiten Dutta, had cautioned on July 1 that the ULFA planned to strike before Independence Day, saying they had learnt about it from “their own channels”. Neog had even said the ULFA might try to kill important functionaries of the pro-peace camps.
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July - 6 
At least nine persons, including four Policemen, were injured in a grenade attack at Medina Chowk in the capital Srinagar on July 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a group of Policeme
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At least nine persons, including four Policemen, were injured in a grenade attack at Medina Chowk in the capital Srinagar on July 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a group of Policemen deployed at Medina Chowk near Maisuma locality in the evening, resulting in injuries to at least nine persons.
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July - 6 
Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (South West), Sanjeev Panda, at the Rayagada District Police office on July 6. They were identified as Trina
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Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (South West), Sanjeev Panda, at the Rayagada District Police office on July 6. They were identified as Trinath Srambhutika alias Murali alias Raju (25) and A. Prakash Kimbaka alias Bata Kimbaka (25), both from Khandikapadar village under Gudari Police limits, and Krishna Kudkaka (25) of Jigdibhota village under Gudari Police limits in the District. Police said the three were active area committee members of Bansadhara division since 2001 and Trinath was also the ‘commander’ of Chandrapuram Dalam since 2006. Sanjeev Panda said the three were involved in a number of incidents.
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July - 6 
Militants fired two rifle grenades towards the Sopore Police Station in Baramulla District. However, there were no casualties. One grenade exploded in mid-air while the other landed on the roof top of the Police Station’s building, sources said. No m
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Militants fired two rifle grenades towards the Sopore Police Station in Baramulla District. However, there were no casualties. One grenade exploded in mid-air while the other landed on the roof top of the Police Station’s building, sources said. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for any of the two attacks so far.
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July - 6 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) claimed to have received INR five million from the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary ahead of the 2006 Legislative Assembly elections to help the Bodo Peoples Front (BPF). The claim com
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) claimed to have received INR five million from the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary ahead of the 2006 Legislative Assembly elections to help the Bodo Peoples Front (BPF). The claim comes within days of the Opposition demanding Mohilary’s arrest for — by his own admission earlier — having paid the NDFB. Mohilary, however, had immediately refuted the opposition’s charge saying he had been misquoted. This is the first time that the NDFB has made any comment on the controversial episode, which was started by Mohilary himself soon after the last parliamentary elections. In a press statement issued today by the outfit’s ‘assistant information’ and ‘publicity secretary’ R. Daokha, the NDFB claimed receiving INR five million in cash to work in favour of the BPF in the 2006 Assembly elections. The amount was received by M. Gerema, the ‘organising secretary’, and ‘B. Bengga’, the speaker of the NDFB,” the statement ‘added.
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July - 6 
On July 6, a team of the Imphal East District Police arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) militants, identified as Amakcham Bijen alias Kak (20) and Sapam Roshan (18), from Kongba Khunou area of Imphal East District at about 4.30 a
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On July 6, a team of the Imphal East District Police arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) militants, identified as Amakcham Bijen alias Kak (20) and Sapam Roshan (18), from Kongba Khunou area of Imphal East District at about 4.30 am (IST). The Imphal East District Superintendent of Police said that during verification Bijen confessed that he joined UPPK outfit in the month of June 2008 through one Diamond and Roshan disclosed that he joined UPPK organisation in the month of July 2008 through one Diamond of UPPK organisation and they were involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials and businessmen.
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July - 6 
One ULFA linkman, Parth Pratim Saikia, was arrested by Police from Chowkidingee area of Dibrugarh District.
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One ULFA linkman, Parth Pratim Saikia, was arrested by Police from Chowkidingee area of Dibrugarh District.
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July - 6 
Police recovered arms and ammunition from the house of a local resident in Baramulla District. On specific information, the Sopore Police recovered one AK 47 rifle, two AK magazines and 14 rounds of AK 47 ammunition from the house of Abdul Rashid Sha
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Police recovered arms and ammunition from the house of a local resident in Baramulla District. On specific information, the Sopore Police recovered one AK 47 rifle, two AK magazines and 14 rounds of AK 47 ammunition from the house of Abdul Rashid Shalla, a resident of Yaseen Coloney Sopore, a Police spokesman said. Two accomplices of Shalla, Irshad Ahmad Mir and Nissar Ahmad Sheikh, were arrested in this connection.
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July - 6 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chin
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chinari village of Narayanpur district," the Additional Director General of Police, Pawan Dev, said. He added that pipe bombs, weapons, and detonators were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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July - 6 
Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council
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Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council chief) of Tampergarh who was hacked to death by the Maoists in January 2003. While the District Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Singh confirmed the arrest he refused to divulge further details.
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July - 6 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pidika Mohan Rao of Konda Tikarpada village in Korpaut District in the night of July 6. His body was found on the main road near Edugumvalasa, 10 kilomete
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pidika Mohan Rao of Konda Tikarpada village in Korpaut District in the night of July 6. His body was found on the main road near Edugumvalasa, 10 kilometers from the village. The Maoists in a letter - signed by Daya, secretary of the Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division of the outfit - found tied to the body of Mohan branded him a Police informer. The Maoists mentioned that Mohan was killed for allegedly providing vital information to the Police on the Maoist movement in Kauribadi, Borigi and other parts of Bandhugaon and Narayanpatna blocks to the Deputy Superintendent of Police at Narayanpatna in Orissa and Parvatipuram in the neighbouring State of Andhra Pradesh. Mohan was the sixth person killed by Maoists in the last six months in the region after Kanta Rao of Alamanda, Bhogi Ramesh of Kattulpeta, Kunja Mandingi of Pachingi, Siba Hareka of Borigi and Patro Khosla of Bagam.
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July - 6 
According to the ISPR, 4,872 families have so far returned to Bajaur, Buner, Shangla and Dir.
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According to the ISPR, 4,872 families have so far returned to Bajaur, Buner, Shangla and Dir.
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July - 6 
An IED planted by terrorists exploded near a vehicle parked at village Sarati Sherangal in Upper Dir District, killing a child and injuring 10 persons.
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An IED planted by terrorists exploded near a vehicle parked at village Sarati Sherangal in Upper Dir District, killing a child and injuring 10 persons.
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July - 6 
Five persons, including a prayer leader and two brothers, were killed in separate incidents of sectarian violence in Dera Ismail Khan on July 6, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported that unidentified people shot dead a Shia ricksha
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Five persons, including a prayer leader and two brothers, were killed in separate incidents of sectarian violence in Dera Ismail Khan on July 6, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported that unidentified people shot dead a Shia rickshaw driver in Gali Bagh Wali. He was identified as Bakht Wadha, a resident of Dinpur village.
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July - 6 
Helicopter gunships bombed several hideouts in South Waziristan, but there was no report of any casualty.
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Helicopter gunships bombed several hideouts in South Waziristan, but there was no report of any casualty.
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July - 6 
In the Dir Lower District, SFs confiscated 2,156 rounds of small machine gun, 9,728 rounds of light machine gun, seven hand grenades and eight magazines of small machine gun from a vehicle at the Kharkanai Chowk.
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In the Dir Lower District, SFs confiscated 2,156 rounds of small machine gun, 9,728 rounds of light machine gun, seven hand grenades and eight magazines of small machine gun from a vehicle at the Kharkanai Chowk.
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July - 6 
Militants fired 21 rockets at a fort in Dwa Toi area of South Waziristan on July 6-night. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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Militants fired 21 rockets at a fort in Dwa Toi area of South Waziristan on July 6-night. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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July - 6 
Militants fired rockets at a fort in Frontier Jandola. One civilian was reportedly killed when troops returned fire.
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Militants fired rockets at a fort in Frontier Jandola. One civilian was reportedly killed when troops returned fire.
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July - 6 
NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti who visited the Swat Valley on July 6 said the militants would not be allowed to regroup in the area and they would be defeated. The Chief Minister, who also visited Buner District, announced doubling the st
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NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti who visited the Swat Valley on July 6 said the militants would not be allowed to regroup in the area and they would be defeated. The Chief Minister, who also visited Buner District, announced doubling the strength of Police force in Swat and Buner. He said the number of Police stations would also be increased
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July - 6 
President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that the military will turn its guns on extremist groups it formerly supported as proxy forces in its battles with India, according to The News. Zardari said in an interview with the London-based The Daily Telegr
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President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that the military will turn its guns on extremist groups it formerly supported as proxy forces in its battles with India, according to The News. Zardari said in an interview with the London-based The Daily Telegraph that operations would in the future target the figures who were the military’s “strategic assets”. “I don’t think anybody in the establishment supports them any more… I think everybody has become wiser than this,” he said. “Military operations are all across the board against any insurgent, whether in Karachi, Lahore or whether he is in any part of Pakistan,” said Zardari. The President is reported to have said “My problem is terror. I have focused myself on terror. The PPP has focused itself against the extremist mindset. Terror is a regional problem, it cuts across borders… I would love to be remembered for creating a Pakistan where militancy — I know it can’t totally be diminished — is defeated.”
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 intensified attacks on the Taliban in Bajaur Agency, killing four militants and injuring six others in the region’s Charmang sub-division, according to Daily Times. The SFs also reportedly destroyed numerous Taliban hi
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 intensified attacks on the Taliban in Bajaur Agency, killing four militants and injuring six others in the region’s Charmang sub-division, according to Daily Times. The SFs also reportedly destroyed numerous Taliban hideouts in Charmang, defused several remote-controlled bombs, arrested 15 suspects and recovered missiles from their possession.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligra
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligram. A huge quantity of ammunition and explosives, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one 14.5 gun barrel and 26 detonators were also recovered.” The SFs, it added, during a search operation in Banjut area recovered 50 mules, loaded with arms and ammunition, medicines and ration items and arrested an unspecified number of terrorists.
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July - 6 
Seven militants were killed and several others injured when jets shelled militant hideouts in North Waziristan on July 6, Dawn reported. Officials and local people said the jets had attacked militants’ positions in Wuchabibi and Madahkel areas of Dat
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Seven militants were killed and several others injured when jets shelled militant hideouts in North Waziristan on July 6, Dawn reported. Officials and local people said the jets had attacked militants’ positions in Wuchabibi and Madahkel areas of Dattakhel sub-division, at about 3:30pm. Officials in North Waziristan Agency told AFP that seven militants had been killed and 12 injured when fighter jets targeted terrorists’ hideouts in the area. “Seven militants were killed and 12 injured when jet fighter planes pounded Taliban hideouts at Madda Khel and Wuchabibi,” an official based in agency’s main town Miranshah told AFP.
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July - 6 
Seven persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries when missiles fired by jet fighters missed their targets, hitting the civilian areas in Dattakhel in North Waziristan Agency on July 6, The News reported.
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Seven persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries when missiles fired by jet fighters missed their targets, hitting the civilian areas in Dattakhel in North Waziristan Agency on July 6, The News reported.
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July - 6 
SFs targeted suspected hideouts of the Taliban militants with artillery guns in the mountainous areas of Khyber and Orakzai Agencies. Tribal sources said casualties due to bombing by the jet fighters occurred in Muhammadkhel, Saidabad and Dhegan area
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SFs targeted suspected hideouts of the Taliban militants with artillery guns in the mountainous areas of Khyber and Orakzai Agencies. Tribal sources said casualties due to bombing by the jet fighters occurred in Muhammadkhel, Saidabad and Dhegan areas of North Waziristan. However, official sources did not confirm the casualties.
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July - 6 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Hyderabad on July 6, Daily Times reported. Abid Hussain was an absconder in the assassination case of a Hindu businessma
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Hyderabad on July 6, Daily Times reported. Abid Hussain was an absconder in the assassination case of a Hindu businessman Gardesh Kumar since 2007. CID Superintendent of Police, Mazhar Mashwani, told Daily Times after killing Kumar, the militant had managed to escape during an encounter with the Police during a raid in Hyderabad in 2007. Since then, he went into hiding, while the Police arrested his father and brother, who pointed out the location where Kumar’s body was buried.
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July - 6 
The ISPR said a soldier was injured in an IED blast during a search operation in Swat’s Thana area, Daily Times reported. It said the forces secured Tighak Banda and Gakhe Banda areas, as two soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire with the terr
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The ISPR said a soldier was injured in an IED blast during a search operation in Swat’s Thana area, Daily Times reported. It said the forces secured Tighak Banda and Gakhe Banda areas, as two soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire with the terrorists at Pir Patai bridge.
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July - 6 
The principal of a Government school is reported to have been shot dead in a targeted killing in Mastung on July 6, according to Daily Times. Officials said the principal of Pilot Secondary High School, identified as Javaid, was on his way home when
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The principal of a Government school is reported to have been shot dead in a targeted killing in Mastung on July 6, according to Daily Times. Officials said the principal of Pilot Secondary High School, identified as Javaid, was on his way home when unidentified militants killed him on the Quetta Road. Javaid is the fourth academician to be targeted in a series of attacks on Government officials during the last few months in various parts of Balochistan.
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July - 6 
Two people, including a prayer leader, Amanullah, were killed when unidentified men opened fire on four people sitting at a shop near Wanda Mouchian Wala area. The channel also said traders shut down their businesses in the city following the inciden
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Two people, including a prayer leader, Amanullah, were killed when unidentified men opened fire on four people sitting at a shop near Wanda Mouchian Wala area. The channel also said traders shut down their businesses in the city following the incidents.
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July - 6 
Two Shia brothers were killed when unidentified men on a motorbike fired at them. Police said the brothers, identified as Azmat Ali and Muhammad Ali, were at their shop on Grid Station Road.
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Two Shia brothers were killed when unidentified men on a motorbike fired at them. Police said the brothers, identified as Azmat Ali and Muhammad Ali, were at their shop on Grid Station Road.
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July - 6 
According to The Himalayan Times, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) and the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) reached a four-point understanding on July 6 to resume House proceedings, wh
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According to The Himalayan Times, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) and the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) reached a four-point understanding on July 6 to resume House proceedings, which had been halted for nearly two months due the Maoists’ obstruction over the President’s decision on the army chief issue. The understanding recognises the fact that the Unified CPN-Maoist obstructed regular business of the House over the “President’s move on the army chief issue and civilian supremacy.” “An initiative will be taken to forge a consensus on the issues raised by the Maoists within a month, after holding discussions among the parties,” the pact states.
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July - 6 
A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Selim alias Saifullah, the second-in-command and military affairs commander of the Islam O Muslim, at Belpara in Chapainawabganj on July 6. The Islam O Muslim
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A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Selim alias Saifullah, the second-in-command and military affairs commander of the Islam O Muslim, at Belpara in Chapainawabganj on July 6. The Islam O Muslim is believed to be an off shoot of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), reports Daily Star. RAB sources said that Selim was arrested after an encounter with the Police. A pistol, nine bullets, three bullet shells and two empty magazines were recovered from the encounter site. Selim, RAB sources said, had allegedly fled to India after the arrest of Islam O Muslim’s chief Abdur Rahman alias Shahadat.
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July - 6 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on July 6 from Earshadpur secondary school ground under Alamdanga Sub-District in Chuadanga, reports Daily Star. Accordi
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on July 6 from Earshadpur secondary school ground under Alamdanga Sub-District in Chuadanga, reports Daily Star. According to RAB sources, the arrested extremists Amirul Islam alias Pancha, his wife Rehena Begum, Tahaj Uddin and Shahidul Islam had abducted a civilian Abul Hossain on July 3 night from Jhenidah town and had demanded Taka One million as ransom from his family. They were arrested while collecting the ransom amount and the abducted person was also rescued subsequently.
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July - 6 
A team from the Central Provincial Terrorist Investigation Intelligence Unit arrested a ‘ Lieutenant Colonel' of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the main suspect along with an accomplice in connection with the October 6, 2008 assassinati
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A team from the Central Provincial Terrorist Investigation Intelligence Unit arrested a ‘ Lieutenant Colonel' of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the main suspect along with an accomplice in connection with the October 6, 2008 assassination of Major General Janaka Perera and the attack on the Anuradhapura Air Base on October 22, 2007, reports Daily News.. The suspects were arrested by police while they were at the Settikulam relief camp. Police believe that the suspects were connected with the attacks on the Vavuniya Army Camp, Air Force Radar system, Digampathane bomb attacks and other major terrorist activities. Police investigation revealed that these suspects are from Kankasanturai.
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July - 6 
Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Palai, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Panikkanulam, Puliyankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition on July 5, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Palai, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Panikkanulam, Puliyankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition on July 5, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure included one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 1950 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven 60-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 47 hand grenades, two Bangalore torpedoes, five kilograms of C-4 explosives, 50 sea mines, 10 metre long detonator cord, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) pouch, two RPG rounds, 13 rounds of ammunition used for guns mounted on armoured vehicles, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, one survey equipment kit, one Artillery gun sight, two 130-mm unserviceable artillery guns, one 130-mm unserviceable artillery barrel, one Cougar communication equipment, one hand radio held set, one hand mike, one audio connector, one battery, 21 battery covers, one I-com hand mike, one sight stand, one life saving jacket, 11 I-com communication set chargers, 14 I-com communication set antennas, two unidentified weapons, one 'Kenwood' base stand, four parts of unidentified weapons, one claymore mine, two anti-personnel mines and 13 unidentified rechargeable.
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July - 6 
Kinniya Police found one Jonny mine, one detonator, two T-56 magazines29 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one kilogram of less powerful explosives, some parts of T-56 weapons, one data cable, two water bottles and four area maps from Menkamam in the Muttur
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Kinniya Police found one Jonny mine, one detonator, two T-56 magazines29 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one kilogram of less powerful explosives, some parts of T-56 weapons, one data cable, two water bottles and four area maps from Menkamam in the Muttur tank area of Trincomalee District.
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July - 6 
New Indian Express reported on July 6 that only a few of the armed Muslim groups in Eastern Sri Lanka are jihadis. Most of the armed Muslim men are political henchmen or persons enjoying the protection of mainstream Muslim political leaders, informed
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New Indian Express reported on July 6 that only a few of the armed Muslim groups in Eastern Sri Lanka are jihadis. Most of the armed Muslim men are political henchmen or persons enjoying the protection of mainstream Muslim political leaders, informed sources in the Eastern town of Batticaloa told the newspaper. “The jihadis among the Muslim armed men may be just about 30 or so,” one source said.
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July - 6 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that a political solution to the ethnic conflict will come after the presidential elections. Asked about the political solution - the “13th Amendment Plus” - he had in mind, President Rajapakse in an interview wit
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that a political solution to the ethnic conflict will come after the presidential elections. Asked about the political solution - the “13th Amendment Plus” - he had in mind, President Rajapakse in an interview with The Hindu said “even tomorrow I can give that - but I want to get that from the people.” “I am waiting but it will be after my [re] election [as President],” he said. Reiterating a home-grown solution, Rajapakse said he wants to get representatives from the Provinces involved in national policy-making and to discuss his ideas for a solution in detail. He insisted that all parties and especially the Tamil National Alliance representatives should participate in the discussions on the political solution. Responding to further questions on a political solution to the ethnic problem, President Rajapakse said: “The people have given me the mandate, so I’m going to use it. But I must get these people, [the TNA representatives] to agree to this. They must also know that they can’t get what they want. No way for federalism in this country. For reconciliation to happen, there must be a mix [of ethnicities].” When questioned about the resettlement of nearly 300,000 refugees, the President said he is awaiting the de-mining clearance from the United Nations to resettle the people in their original places. "I can’t send them to a place without basic facilities. Now we’re spending on electricity, on roads, on water. We can’t send them back to a place where there are just jungles," he said.
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July - 6 
The Batticaloa Police on July 6 found two claymore mines of 10 kilograms each, one pressure mine of 10 kilograms, one charger and one wire roll on information given by a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect in Police custody, accord
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The Batticaloa Police on July 6 found two claymore mines of 10 kilograms each, one pressure mine of 10 kilograms, one charger and one wire roll on information given by a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect in Police custody, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 6 
Troops recovered four hand grenades, one mini weapon, one magazine, 25 rounds of T- 56 ammunition, two dog tags, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) flag, one cyanide capsule, one I-com handle antenna from areas surrounding Madu shrine in Man
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Troops recovered four hand grenades, one mini weapon, one magazine, 25 rounds of T- 56 ammunition, two dog tags, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) flag, one cyanide capsule, one I-com handle antenna from areas surrounding Madu shrine in Mannar District.
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July - 6 
Troops recovered more arms and ammunition during their search operations in the Puthukkuddiyiruppu, Visuamadu and Visuamadukulam areas of Mullaitivu District on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five hundred and fifty-one 81-mm
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Troops recovered more arms and ammunition during their search operations in the Puthukkuddiyiruppu, Visuamadu and Visuamadukulam areas of Mullaitivu District on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five hundred and fifty-one 81-mm mortar bombs, 333 hand grenades, four hundred and seventy 12.7 rounds of ammunition, four hundred and forty-eight 60-mm mortar bombs, 41 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 112 charger bags, four 81-mm mortar base plates, one land mine, four 60-mm mortar base plates, 475 meter detonator cords, one 60-mm mortar barrel, one hundred and forty 81-mm mortar fuses, two hundred 120-mm mortar bombs, 70 large claymore tripods, 89 small claymore tripods, 51 I-shape iron plates, 43 powder bags (50 kg), 400 grams of low explosives, 26 Jonny mines, three claymore mines, 20 detonators, one modified weapon, 5000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two-feet long tube, filled with explosives and three Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links.
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July - 7 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Jitu Medhi, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Amsoi along the border of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Jitu Medhi, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Amsoi along the border of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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July - 7 
According to Imphal Free Press, an employee of the Hotel City Inn was injured with when an unidentified militant fired some rounds at the hotel in Imphal City in the evening on July 7. Sources quoting the hotel staff said a militant came fired three
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According to Imphal Free Press, an employee of the Hotel City Inn was injured with when an unidentified militant fired some rounds at the hotel in Imphal City in the evening on July 7. Sources quoting the hotel staff said a militant came fired three rounds indiscriminately and later fled from the place.
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July - 7 
According to PTI, Kalijit Ganjhu alias SP, chief of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway Maoist faction, was arrested late in the night of July 7 at a check-post at Sila on the National Highway 100 (Hazaribagh-Chatra Road) in Chatra Di
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According to PTI, Kalijit Ganjhu alias SP, chief of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway Maoist faction, was arrested late in the night of July 7 at a check-post at Sila on the National Highway 100 (Hazaribagh-Chatra Road) in Chatra District. Kalijit was sitting on the pillion of a two wheeler en route to the jungle when he was arrested. The outfit, mainly operating in the Hazaribagh and Chatra Districts, had been making extortion demands to contractors engaged in the construction of the Koderma--Hazaribagh-Barkakana-Ranchi railway line of the East Central Railway.
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July - 7 
According to Sentinel, three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed in two separate incidents in the North Cachar Hills District on July 7. While Joykumar Warisa (7) and his mother Anjana Warisa were shot dead by suspected Naga militants
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According to Sentinel, three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed in two separate incidents in the North Cachar Hills District on July 7. While Joykumar Warisa (7) and his mother Anjana Warisa were shot dead by suspected Naga militants near Haflong, Ganan Langthasa was shot dead near Maibong.
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July - 7 
According to Shillong Times, Police arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants at Sisobibra village in the East Garo Hills District on July 7 while extorting INR 500000 from an unidentified local businessman. The trio was later i
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According to Shillong Times, Police arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants at Sisobibra village in the East Garo Hills District on July 7 while extorting INR 500000 from an unidentified local businessman. The trio was later identified as Demash M. Sangma alias Dema, Hamil T. Sangma and ‘Lance Corporal’ Sengba W. Momin.
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July - 7 
Assam Rifle personnel recovered one pre-activated improvised explosive device from Bongmol Village in the Chandel District on July 7
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Assam Rifle personnel recovered one pre-activated improvised explosive device from Bongmol Village in the Chandel District on July 7
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July - 7 
India Express reports that the country has witnessed a total of 1,128 incidents of Maoist (left-wing extremist) violence till June 30, 2009 which left 455 civilians and Security Force personnel dead. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha
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India Express reports that the country has witnessed a total of 1,128 incidents of Maoist (left-wing extremist) violence till June 30, 2009 which left 455 civilians and Security Force personnel dead. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Maken, said there has been an increased level of Maoist violence in various States of the country. "There has been increased level of naxal violence especially in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Maharashtra and West Bengal," Maken said. He said a total of 107 Maoists were killed and 861 arrested during the same period. Replying to a question if the Centre has urged States to deploy their own Security Forces to control violence in various parts of the country, including Lalgarh in West Bengal, Maken said concerned States take appropriate action to deal with left-wing extremism. He also said the Centre supplements their efforts in several way and listed the deployment of Central Paramilitary Forces, Combat Battalion for Resolute Action, setting of Counter insurgency and Anti Terrorism schools, modernisation and upgradation of State Police and intelligence sharing among others. Maken also listed reimbursement of security-related expenditure, filling up of critical infrastructure gaps under the scheme of Special Infrastructure in Left wing extremism affected States, assistance in community policing and civil actions besides other steps as assistance being provided to States.
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July - 7 
On July 7, a massive combing operation was launched by the Tamil Nadu Police, with assistance from intelligence and Coast Guard personnel, in nearby islands and all coastal Districts of the State to verify whether any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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On July 7, a massive combing operation was launched by the Tamil Nadu Police, with assistance from intelligence and Coast Guard personnel, in nearby islands and all coastal Districts of the State to verify whether any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant had infiltrated into the areas in the aftermath of the outfit's defeat in Sri Lanka, reports Express Buzz. The operations, ordered by the Union Home Ministry, were being carried out jointly by the Tamil Nadu Police, including the Coastal Security Group and "Q" Branch, various intelligence wing personnel and Coast Guard, official sources said. Police used metal detectors and sniffer dogs to thoroughly check the casurina jungle in Dhanushkodi area and various islands, including the Musal Tivu in the Gulf of Mannar. The operations would continue till tonight, they said.
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July - 7 
Telegraph reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, speaking in the Lok Sabha on July 7, suggested that “clearing out” the Maoist-held areas was the Government’s first priority in the fight against the insurgency. Development is not possible a
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Telegraph reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, speaking in the Lok Sabha on July 7, suggested that “clearing out” the Maoist-held areas was the Government’s first priority in the fight against the insurgency. Development is not possible as long as the Maoists held sway over these areas, Chidambaram said.
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July - 7 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Pitambar Kumar Singh, in his house at Ninder the Latehar District in the night of July 7. Singh, who was post
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Pitambar Kumar Singh, in his house at Ninder the Latehar District in the night of July 7. Singh, who was posted at the Ghatsila sub-division in East Singhbhum District, was reportedly on leave.
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July - 7 
The newly elected ‘chairman’ of the ‘Azad fraction’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Mohammad Anish alias Jahangir Azad alias Rauson Ali (30) of Lilong Chingjao in Thoubal District, was arrested by a combined team of Manipur Police and Kar
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The newly elected ‘chairman’ of the ‘Azad fraction’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Mohammad Anish alias Jahangir Azad alias Rauson Ali (30) of Lilong Chingjao in Thoubal District, was arrested by a combined team of Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka.
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July - 7 
The personnel of Assam Riffles, during a search operation, recovered a US carbine, eight olive-green uniforms and two Chinese grenades at Bangairibge jungle under Jiribum Police Station in Imphal East District. Sources said that the weapons belonged
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The personnel of Assam Riffles, during a search operation, recovered a US carbine, eight olive-green uniforms and two Chinese grenades at Bangairibge jungle under Jiribum Police Station in Imphal East District. Sources said that the weapons belonged to suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants.
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July - 7 
Times of India has reported that on July 7 a 13-year-old sympathiser of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baburm Kisku, was arrested on an unspecified date from Khadimba village in the Dumka District.
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Times of India has reported that on July 7 a 13-year-old sympathiser of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baburm Kisku, was arrested on an unspecified date from Khadimba village in the Dumka District.
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July - 7 
Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar
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Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar Singh and his wife Uma Minz, stayed in a rented house. Singh, who posed as a transporter, used to give shelter to Maoists and his guests included sub-zonal ‘commander’ Uday Ganjhu. The STF recovered a huge quantity of ammunition, explosives, left-wing extremist literature, films, compact discs, a computer, chargeable battery, blank audio cassettes and two multi-utility vehicles during the raid. The seized explosives included four kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 403 live cartridges. Police sources said the couple admitted during interrogation that the house in which they had been staying for the last one and a half years was taken on rent by Ganjhu.
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July - 7 
16 militants were arrested during search operations conducted by the Charsadda and Lakki Marwat security officials separately on July 7, The News reported.
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16 militants were arrested during search operations conducted by the Charsadda and Lakki Marwat security officials separately on July 7, The News reported.
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July - 7 
A local Taliban commander, identified Wahab, was killed and 14 other suspected Taliban militants arrested in a house-to-house search operation in Bararai near Khawazakhela. The forces also conducted search operation in Bannu’s Maddi area, killing a m
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A local Taliban commander, identified Wahab, was killed and 14 other suspected Taliban militants arrested in a house-to-house search operation in Bararai near Khawazakhela. The forces also conducted search operation in Bannu’s Maddi area, killing a militant in a clash and arresting seven others.
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July - 7 
A soldier was killed when a military convoy was attacked with a bomb near the Khajori check-post in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on July 7. The convoy was proceeding to Miranshah, the NWA headquarters, from Bannu in the NWFP. Later, gunship helicopt
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A soldier was killed when a military convoy was attacked with a bomb near the Khajori check-post in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on July 7. The convoy was proceeding to Miranshah, the NWA headquarters, from Bannu in the NWFP. Later, gunship helicopters shelled a house in village Khadi, killing two children, Daily Times reported.
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July - 7 
A suspected US drone fired two missiles at a militant training centre in the Laddha subdivision of South Waziristan Agency on July 7, killing 16 militants and injuring 10 others, Dawn reported. Five foreigners were among the dead, security officials
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A suspected US drone fired two missiles at a militant training centre in the Laddha subdivision of South Waziristan Agency on July 7, killing 16 militants and injuring 10 others, Dawn reported. Five foreigners were among the dead, security officials said. The camp allegedly run by militants loyal to Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud was in Chenakai area of the Shabikhels, a sub clan of Mehsud tribe. There was no report if any high-value target had been hit in the attack carried out at about 10am. Sources said that a local commander of Baitullah was among the dead. According to AFP, the missile strike destroyed a compound which a high-ranking official described as a former office of Baitullah Mehsud, who has a five-million-dollar price on his head and a bounty of $615,000 in Pakistan for allegedly masterminding multiple bombings.
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July - 7 
Around 12 militants also fired at a car owned by the Bannu chief administrator, killing the driver and injuring another man.
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Around 12 militants also fired at a car owned by the Bannu chief administrator, killing the driver and injuring another man.
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July - 7 
At least eight persons, including five Policemen, sustained injuries in an explosion caused by a timed device in Bannu on July 7. According to the Bannu District Police Officer, explosives planted along a road in Mumbaibark went off when a Police veh
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At least eight persons, including five Policemen, sustained injuries in an explosion caused by a timed device in Bannu on July 7. According to the Bannu District Police Officer, explosives planted along a road in Mumbaibark went off when a Police vehicle was passing by.
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July - 7 
Helicopter gunships targeted militants’ hideouts in the Datakhel area of NWA, according to The News. Officials claimed that four militants had been killed in the attack.
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Helicopter gunships targeted militants’ hideouts in the Datakhel area of NWA, according to The News. Officials claimed that four militants had been killed in the attack.
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July - 7 
Pakistan Air Force jets shelled suspected positions of militants in the Berwand area of South Waziristan. One soldier was killed when a military convoy hit an improvised explosive device in Gomal Zam area. The convoy was going to Tank from Wana.
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Pakistan Air Force jets shelled suspected positions of militants in the Berwand area of South Waziristan. One soldier was killed when a military convoy hit an improvised explosive device in Gomal Zam area. The convoy was going to Tank from Wana.
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July - 7 
Pakistan has, for the first time, acknowledged at the highest level that militant groups were created and nurtured by it for “tactical” objectives, The Hindu reported. Speaking to retired civil servants, who met him in the night of July 7 to discuss
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Pakistan has, for the first time, acknowledged at the highest level that militant groups were created and nurtured by it for “tactical” objectives, The Hindu reported. Speaking to retired civil servants, who met him in the night of July 7 to discuss national issues, President Asif Ali Zardari said militants and extremists had been “deliberately created and nurtured” as a policy for “short-term tactical objectives.” According to him, “Militants and extremists emerged on the national scene and challenged the state not because the civil bureaucracy was weakened and demoralized but because they were deliberately created and nurtured as a policy to achieve short-term tactical objectives. Let's be truthful and make a candid admission of the reality,” Times of India reported. “The terrorists of today were heroes of yesteryear until 9/11 occurred and they began to haunt us as well,” Zardari said emphasising that Pakistan cannot be left alone at this stage of the war on terror.
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July - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) said on July 7 that they had killed four Taliban militants and arrested 34 of them from various areas of Swat and Bannu Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Taliban commander Muha
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Security Forces (SFs) said on July 7 that they had killed four Taliban militants and arrested 34 of them from various areas of Swat and Bannu Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Taliban commander Muhammad Rasool was among the dead in Shukdara.
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July - 7 
Taliban militants shot dead a man and injured two others in the Mattani area of provincial capital Peshawar on July 7. Sources told Daily Times that two militants attacked a car near Gulmast Pump, injuring a man.
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Taliban militants shot dead a man and injured two others in the Mattani area of provincial capital Peshawar on July 7. Sources told Daily Times that two militants attacked a car near Gulmast Pump, injuring a man.
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July - 7 
The federal and Punjab Governments on July 7 filed identical petitions in the Supreme Court challenging a Lahore High Court decision, releasing Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of the banned Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front), Daily Times
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The federal and Punjab Governments on July 7 filed identical petitions in the Supreme Court challenging a Lahore High Court decision, releasing Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of the banned Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front), Daily Times reported. Deputy Attorney General Shah Khawar and Punjab Advocate General Muhammad Raza Farooq filed the petitions on behalf of their respective Governments. The petitions request the Supreme Court to set aside the decision of ending the detention of Saeed and Col (r) Nazir Ahmad.
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July - 7 
Two soldiers of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were wounded when a remote-controlled bomb planted by militants went off in the Dorbakhel area of Halimzai sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 7, The News reported. Sources said FC soldiers
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Two soldiers of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were wounded when a remote-controlled bomb planted by militants went off in the Dorbakhel area of Halimzai sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 7, The News reported. Sources said FC soldiers were on the way to Ghallanai from Yousafkhel area. As their vehicle reached Dorbakhel area in Halimzai, a roadside bomb planted by militants went off, injuring two troopers. The vehicle was also partially damaged in the blast, the sources added. Soon after the incident, Security Forces cordoned off the area and arrested 30 suspects and seized 15 vehicles.
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July - 7 
Security has been intensified in the Moneragala District to arrest two hardcore Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Ram and Nagulan, along with several other cadres who are believed to be roaming in Moneragala, according to Daily News.
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Security has been intensified in the Moneragala District to arrest two hardcore Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Ram and Nagulan, along with several other cadres who are believed to be roaming in Moneragala, according to Daily News. The Moneragala Division Senior Superintended of Police, Amarasiri Senaratne, said intelligence reports have revealed that Ram and his team have gone to the East. Security sources said Ram led the LTTE unit in the Eastern Part a few years ago and is believed that he and his deputy Nagulan are roaming in the area without surrendering to Security Forces. Sources also said the new LTTE chief, Kumaran Pathmanathan, has links with Ram and the group. Separately, amidst an intensified security situation the illegal cannabis plantation and sales have reportedly reduced by 50 percent in the District. During the recent past Police have made several raids in the Tanamalvila area, Amarasiri Senaratne said. He added that currently there is no LTTE threat in the District, saying, "We have blocked all supply routes in the entire Moneragala area that supply food and other requirements to the LTTE group." He further said that they are now covering 40 villages with a population of 40,000 in the District bordering the Ampara District with the assistance from an Army Detachment along with the Civil Defence Force to maintain security. Two Specula Task Force camps have been set up in Kotiyagala in the District and operating jointly with the Police and the Civil Defence Force covering the Yala National Park boundary to arrest these wanted LTTE hardcore militants, he state.
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July - 7 
Troops in Mullaitivu, Puthukudiyiruppu East and Puthukudiyiruppu West areas recovered one micro pistol, one micro pistol magazine, one 9-mm browning pistol, 97 anti-personnel mines, 20 remote control devices, seven shotgun cartridges, three shotguns,
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Troops in Mullaitivu, Puthukudiyiruppu East and Puthukudiyiruppu West areas recovered one micro pistol, one micro pistol magazine, one 9-mm browning pistol, 97 anti-personnel mines, 20 remote control devices, seven shotgun cartridges, three shotguns, 32 booby traps, eighty-six 12.7 mm ammunition, 23 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), four Bangalore torpedoes, 300 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, one 7-mm detonator cord, one anti tank mine, one bar mine, four 81-mm HE mortars, fifty-two 60 mm mortar rounds, two flack jackets, two helmets, 20 kilograms of explosives, fifteen 130-mm artillery shells, four Baba mortars, two T 56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, 195 T-56 ammunition, 32 T-56 magazines, 13 claymore mines, 60 detonators, one cyanide capsule, nine hand grenades and one improvised explosive device on July 7, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 7 
Troops recovered two night vision devices, two T-56 magazines, 90 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and 300 water purification tablets from the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District.
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Troops recovered two night vision devices, two T-56 magazines, 90 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and 300 water purification tablets from the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District.
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July - 7 
Two booby traps, 200 T-56 ammunition, 27 hand grenades, one pack, thirteen 81-mm mortars, one 60-mm mortar, four claymore mines and four land mines were collected from Visuamadu area in Kilinochchi District.
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Two booby traps, 200 T-56 ammunition, 27 hand grenades, one pack, thirteen 81-mm mortars, one 60-mm mortar, four claymore mines and four land mines were collected from Visuamadu area in Kilinochchi District.
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July - 8 
A combined team of Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Thongam Bisho Singh alias Bokul (28) and Phuritsabam Saratchandra Singh alias Dada (29), during a search operati
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A combined team of Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Thongam Bisho Singh alias Bokul (28) and Phuritsabam Saratchandra Singh alias Dada (29), during a search operation at Salungpham in the Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 8 
A senior official of a retail chain was seriously injured in an attack by armed militants at Maxmart Guest house in capital Itanagar on July 8, according to Sentinel. Police sources said four armed militants intruded into the Maxmart Guest house in t
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A senior official of a retail chain was seriously injured in an attack by armed militants at Maxmart Guest house in capital Itanagar on July 8, according to Sentinel. Police sources said four armed militants intruded into the Maxmart Guest house in the morning and started firing on Mukesh Choudhury, local manager of the Maxmart shopping mall chain, seriously injuring him.
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July - 8 
A team of Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Sirazul Haque (52) of Keikhu Mayai Leikai, from Hatta Minuthong area at about 6.30 am (IST) on July 8, according to Imphal Fre
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A team of Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Sirazul Haque (52) of Keikhu Mayai Leikai, from Hatta Minuthong area at about 6.30 am (IST) on July 8, according to Imphal Free press.
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July - 8 
According to Indian Express, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kartik Deb Singho, was arrested from a relative’s house in the Manikpara Police Station area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on July 8 and has been charged with waging war a
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According to Indian Express, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kartik Deb Singho, was arrested from a relative’s house in the Manikpara Police Station area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on July 8 and has been charged with waging war against the Government of India. Singho was later produced in a court, which remanded him in Police custody for 10 days. The West Midnapore Superintendent of Police, Manoj Verma, said there are specific cases against Singho, adding, “He was arrested as he is accused of Maoist activities in the area and has links with Maoists squads. There are specific cases against him.”
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July - 8 
According to Telegraph, a bomb blast occurred at a scrap dumping ground in the Durgabari area of Tinsukia town at around 4.30pm (IST) on July 8. However, no causality was reported. Police is yet to ascertain the cause of the blast.
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According to Telegraph, a bomb blast occurred at a scrap dumping ground in the Durgabari area of Tinsukia town at around 4.30pm (IST) on July 8. However, no causality was reported. Police is yet to ascertain the cause of the blast.
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July - 8 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a fresh threat to the staff of Maharani Transport, the biggest transport company of south Bihar, and passengers warning them against traveling in buses owned by the
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a fresh threat to the staff of Maharani Transport, the biggest transport company of south Bihar, and passengers warning them against traveling in buses owned by the transport firm. The fresh threat has come in the form of posters issued by the zonal committee of the outfit. The posters have been put up in several parts of the Sherghati subdivision in Gaya District. The posters were seen on July 8.
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July - 8 
Central intelligence agencies have cautioned about a “rejuvenated” ULFA carrying out a massive fund collection drive from the business establishments located along Assam’s boundary with Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, reports Telegraph. According to
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Central intelligence agencies have cautioned about a “rejuvenated” ULFA carrying out a massive fund collection drive from the business establishments located along Assam’s boundary with Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, reports Telegraph. According to an intelligence report from upper Assam, several businessmen paying extortion money to the ULFA were doins so in installments. Sources in the agency said the sum in the demand notes served to the traders varied between INR 200000 and INR 2000000. A senior officer of Golaghat Police confirmed that the ULFA had been trying to extort businessmen in the border areas. Such notices have been served in the Merapani and Chungajan areas along the Assam-Nagaland border, he said. “We have not received any official complaint till now though we have information about a few businessmen receiving such extortion notes. A few have allegedly paid to the ULFA coffers also.” Most of these businessmen, the officer said, are Hindi-speaking persons. Meanwhile, a statement issued by ULFA’s ‘finance secretary’, ‘lieutenant colonel’ Chitraban Hazarika, on July 8 said “donation notes” purportedly signed by him and distributed among the businessmen, especially in Nagaon district, were fake. “Such notices are fake as I have not signed any donation note since 2002,” the statement added.
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July - 8 
Militancy and related incidents of violence continues to be high in the north eastern States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland during 2008-09, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statement said on July 8, reports Shillong Times. According to the stat
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Militancy and related incidents of violence continues to be high in the north eastern States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland during 2008-09, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statement said on July 8, reports Shillong Times. According to the statement, militancy-related incidents had increased in Manipur from 262 in 2008 to 311 in 2009, while in Assam, it rose from 207 in 2008 to 221 in 2009. The Centre has deployed central Security Forces to aid the authorities in carrying out counter-insurgency operations, the statement added.
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July - 8 
One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Samjetsabam Inaocha (23) of Salungpham Maning Leikai, was also arrested. During interrogation, he confessed that he is an active PLA member having army number 1943 ‘Lance Corporal’. He joined
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One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Samjetsabam Inaocha (23) of Salungpham Maning Leikai, was also arrested. During interrogation, he confessed that he is an active PLA member having army number 1943 ‘Lance Corporal’. He joined the outfit in the year 2000 through one Bimol and was presently working in the ‘Publicity Division’ under Bimol.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested six unidentified Naga militants and a gaonbura (village headman) in Impoi, around 13 kilometers from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police said the group was suspected to be involved in th
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six unidentified Naga militants and a gaonbura (village headman) in Impoi, around 13 kilometers from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police said the group was suspected to be involved in the ethnic clashes between the Dimasas and Zeme Nagas that has been continuing in the District. Four improvised explosive devices, a 20-foot flexible wire, 37 bullets, six guns; including three SBBL and a 12-Volt battery were recovered from their possession.
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July - 8 
Shillong Times reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has regrouped its 28th battalion in a base in Myanmar close to the border to step up its activities in the eastern Assam's industrial and tea belt. Security sources said the outfi
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Shillong Times reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has regrouped its 28th battalion in a base in Myanmar close to the border to step up its activities in the eastern Assam's industrial and tea belt. Security sources said the outfit had appointed Bijoy Chinese as the 'operation commander' of the revamped ‘28th battalion’, which had been virtually rendered defunct after its ‘A’ and ‘C’ companies entered into a truce with the Government in June 2008 and its cadres taken shelter in designated camps. Some of the senior leaders of the outfit have reportedly taken shelter in Mon District of Nagaland to carry out specific strikes in eastern Assam areas before Independence Day.
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July - 8 
The General Secretary of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba alias Ngouba alias Irabot alias Koi (56), who was brought back to Imphal by the Bishnupur Police from Tihar Jail has been remanded to judicial custody
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The General Secretary of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba alias Ngouba alias Irabot alias Koi (56), who was brought back to Imphal by the Bishnupur Police from Tihar Jail has been remanded to judicial custody at Sajiwa jail by the Bishnupur Chief Judicial Magistrate.
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July - 8 
The Government on July 8 said it is still waiting for a formal response from Sri Lanka confirming the death of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, reported Express Buzz. "In connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassina
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The Government on July 8 said it is still waiting for a formal response from Sri Lanka confirming the death of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, reported Express Buzz. "In connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, a formal request for an official confirmation of the deaths of Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman, the chief of the intelligence wing of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam), has been made to the government of Sri Lanka," External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna told Parliament, when asked whether India had sought the death certificate of Prabhakaran. "A formal response from the government of Sri Lanka is awaited," he told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Prabhakaran, the alleged mastermind of the 1991 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was killed on May 18 near the coast of Mullaitivu District, 400 kilometers from Colombo, his hideout for a long time. In a telephonic conversation with the then External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on May 18, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse had confirmed that the armed resistance by the LTTE had ended and that Prabhakaran was dead. In addition, he promised continued assistance to Colombo to rehabilitate Tamils displaced by the conflict. Alluding to an allocation of INR five billion announced by India in its annual budget for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka's northeast, Krishna said more assistance is being organised for the welfare of the around 300,000 Tamils housed in relief camps. "India is sending 2,600 tonnes of galvanised corrugated steel sheets to Sri Lanka to construct shelter for approximately 5,000 families living in relief camps in northern Sri Lanka," Krishna said in answer to a separate question. Four Indian de-mining teams will deployed by the Sri Lankan government to speed up the rehabilitation of IDPs, he said. Another consignment of family relief packs will be shortly dispatched from Tamil Nadu. Krishna also stressed the need for a negotiated political settlement within Sri Lanka, acceptable to all the communities including the Tamils, he said. The Government feels that the end of military operations in Sri Lanka provides an opportunity to pursue a lasting political settlement, Krishna underlined.
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July - 8 
The Hindu reports that the Union Government on July 8 said intelligence inputs suggest Maoist activity in Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. "As per available inputs, certain Maoist activities have come to notice in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
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The Hindu reports that the Union Government on July 8 said intelligence inputs suggest Maoist activity in Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. "As per available inputs, certain Maoist activities have come to notice in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand," the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament). He, however, said there were no reports of Maoist violence in these areas.
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July - 8 
The Imphal East District Police arrested two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as Mohammad Iboton (43) of Kshetri Mayai Leikai and Mohammad Wahid Khan (33) of Kshetrigao Thambalkhong, from the Kshetrigao Mayai Leikai area.
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The Imphal East District Police arrested two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as Mohammad Iboton (43) of Kshetri Mayai Leikai and Mohammad Wahid Khan (33) of Kshetrigao Thambalkhong, from the Kshetrigao Mayai Leikai area.
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July - 8 
The Intelligence Bureau, in an alert, warned that at least seven places in Maharashtra - including a reputed bank in Mumbai and an important railway junction in Navi Mumbai - could be attacked, reports Times of India. The alert, dated July 8, also co
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The Intelligence Bureau, in an alert, warned that at least seven places in Maharashtra - including a reputed bank in Mumbai and an important railway junction in Navi Mumbai - could be attacked, reports Times of India. The alert, dated July 8, also contains photographs of the seven targets. Officials said the alert was issued after a terror suspect was detained in Jammu and Kashmir and the Police recovered photographs of targets in Maharashtra from him. The colour pictures were reportedly sent to security agencies in Maharashtra by e-mail. “The photographs are genuine. They include the picture of a reputed bank near the Bombay high court, two railway stations in Mumbai and a railway station in Navi Mumbai,’’ an official said, adding that the Navi Mumbai station was not properly covered “security-wise’’. However, the alert did not specify the number of terrorists planning to enter Maharashtra and did not provide any information about possible local involvement. The fresh alert, officials said, also mentioned four dates on which the terrorists planned to carry out the strikes. This is the second alert in two weeks by central intelligence agencies. The first was issued on June 24—it said a 26/11-like terrorist attack could be repeated again via the sea route by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Meanwhile, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram had warned that Pakistan-based terrorists could launch another sea-borne attack despite the bad weather and choppy seas. While the minister did not give details, sources in the central intelligence agencies described the threat as specific and the most serious in two years. A massive coastal patrol was launched following that alert.
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July - 8 
The Union Government on July 8 informed the Rajya Sabha that it had undertaken the process of issuing identity cards to residents of 3,331 coastal villages in nine States and four Union Territories and the exercise would be completed by March 2010, r
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The Union Government on July 8 informed the Rajya Sabha that it had undertaken the process of issuing identity cards to residents of 3,331 coastal villages in nine States and four Union Territories and the exercise would be completed by March 2010, reports The Hindu. The initiative is part of the drive to strengthen security in coastal areas. Replying to questions and related supplementaries, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram told the House that the proposal to issue smart card-based identity cards to all such residents in these areas came in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai during November 2008. The identity cards would be issued in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry. “The scheme will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, 3,331 villages will be covered during 2009-10. About 1.2-lakh people will be covered in the first phase,” Chidambaram added. “The remaining coastal areas will be covered in the second phase which will be done along with the 2011 Census,” he said. Meanwhile, Chidambaram also said that a proposal to issue smart cards to fishermen in the coastal States was also being implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Fishing vessels and boats were currently being registered separately.
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July - 8 
Two workers from the State of Bihar, identified as Mohammad Kalamudin (24) and Rajeshchandra Talukdar (20), were shot at by unidentified militants in separate incidents in Imphal West District on July 8, according to Shillong Times.
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Two workers from the State of Bihar, identified as Mohammad Kalamudin (24) and Rajeshchandra Talukdar (20), were shot at by unidentified militants in separate incidents in Imphal West District on July 8, according to Shillong Times.
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July - 8 
20 more families from the troubled parts of the agency migrated to safer places in Khar and adjoining areas due to intense shelling.
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20 more families from the troubled parts of the agency migrated to safer places in Khar and adjoining areas due to intense shelling.
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July - 8 
48 militants were killed and several others injured in two separate attacks by US drones in the South Waziristan Agency on July 8, The News reported. However, some reports quoting officials of law-enforcement agencies and political administration put
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48 militants were killed and several others injured in two separate attacks by US drones in the South Waziristan Agency on July 8, The News reported. However, some reports quoting officials of law-enforcement agencies and political administration put the death toll in the two attacks at 58. According to sources, besides the tribal militants, the dead also included four Arabs and seven Uzbeks. “Almost 90 per cent of the militants traveling in the convoy were killed in the drone attack,” said an unnamed security official. He said the militants in the Mehsud-inhabited areas of South Waziristan had been reduced to their hideouts and caves in the mountains due to continuous flights of the US drones and frequent attacks on their locations. There are also reports that senior militant commanders, including their leader Baitullah Mehsud, have fled the tribal region due to continuous flights of the US drones. Sources close to the militants said a convoy of pick-ups was carrying militants from Ladha to Srarogha for a meeting of militant commanders when it was attacked. They said three drones were flying over the region during the attack. The drones reportedly fired seven missiles and destroyed all the five vehicles on the spot, killing at least 40 militants. Earlier, sources from South Waziristan said eight militants were killed and 12 others injured in the first drone attack at a training camp of the militants at Karwan Manza village of Ladha Subdivision. They said two US drones were seen flying over the area during the attack. The sources said the building was being used for training the newly-recruited militants. Militant sources told The News that 150-200 recruits used to gather at the camp everyday for physical training and use of sophisticated weapons. Senior commander of the Baitullah Mehsud group, Noor Wali Mehsud, was reportedly running the camp. He, however, remained safe. The drones fired six missiles at the camp that razed it to the ground. The Taliban while confirming the drone attack at the training camp, however, denied losses to their men.
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July - 8 
A suicide bomber died on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 8 when explosives hidden in a mango cart went off before he could reach the intended target – possibly the NWFP Assembly speaker, according to witnesses and Police, Dail
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A suicide bomber died on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 8 when explosives hidden in a mango cart went off before he could reach the intended target – possibly the NWFP Assembly speaker, according to witnesses and Police, Daily Times reported. “The bomber is the only person who died,” senior Police officer Ghulam Muhammad told reporters after the incident in Malkhandher on Nasir Bagh Road. Unconfirmed reports indicated that five people had been injured. Witnesses said that a teenager, aged around 16 years, was waiting near a bridge when his explosives went off. One eye-witness said the explosives had been hidden under mangoes to dodge the troops. The AFP news agency quoted a Police official as saying that the explosives could have gone off prematurely. “We cannot say at this point if it was a suicide blast,” said the Police official. Bomb disposal squad chief Tanveer said the explosives weighed around 20 kilograms and “pieces of a suicide jacket” had been found. Police believe the bomber’s original target was the NWFP Assembly Speaker Karamatullah Chagarmati, who was using the Nasir Bagh Road en route to a funeral. AFP reported that the explosion came minutes after the speaker’s motorcade passed by.
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July - 8 
A tribal elder who was raising a militia against the Taliban has been killed, said an official on July 8, Daily Times reported. 55-year old Malik Zardad Khan was kidnapped on July 7, and his bullet-riddled body was found early on July 8 in Tirah vall
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A tribal elder who was raising a militia against the Taliban has been killed, said an official on July 8, Daily Times reported. 55-year old Malik Zardad Khan was kidnapped on July 7, and his bullet-riddled body was found early on July 8 in Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, local administration official Rehan Gul Khattak told AFP. “He was organising a lashkar [militia] against the Taliban and consulting other tribal elders,” said Khattak.
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July - 8 
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said the Al Qaeda leadership resides in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan and the United States is determined to defeat them, Times of India reported. "The to
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Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said the Al Qaeda leadership resides in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan and the United States is determined to defeat them, Times of India reported. "The top priority, with respect to that strategy, is to defeat al Qaida, whose leadership resides in the FATA - in the federal areas, the tribal areas - in Western Pakistan," Mullen said in his remarks at a luncheon held at the National Press Club in Washington on July 8. Referring to the recent developments in Pakistan and Afghanistan, Mullen said things are now moving in the right direction and the United States now needs to remain engaged in both the countries. "A year ago, not many people would have said that the Pakistani military could pull that (Swat) off, and yet they have made an awful lot of progress," he said.
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July - 8 
Intelligence agencies have warned the Government that the Taliban may attempt to hijack commercial airliners, a private TV channel quoted an intelligence report as saying on July 8, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the agencies sug
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Intelligence agencies have warned the Government that the Taliban may attempt to hijack commercial airliners, a private TV channel quoted an intelligence report as saying on July 8, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the agencies suggested fundamental changes in the security procedures for commercial airliners to avert the risk of hijacking. According to the report, detained Taliban militants have disclosed that the Taliban frequently use commercial airlines to travel.
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July - 8 
Military spokesman confirmed that Swat Taliban unit chief Maulana Fazlullah was seriously injured and another militant leader, Abu Jandal, had been killed, Dawn reported. He said Taliban leader Shah Dauran was also reported to have been killed. Reply
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Military spokesman confirmed that Swat Taliban unit chief Maulana Fazlullah was seriously injured and another militant leader, Abu Jandal, had been killed, Dawn reported. He said Taliban leader Shah Dauran was also reported to have been killed. Replying to a question, Abbas said most of the terrorist commanders and leaders were in the Swat valley and only a few of them had moved out. However, there was no possibility of the militants regrouping and operating in the valley, he added.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 killed several militants and destroyed a number of their hideouts during an operation in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. In addition, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the body of a
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 killed several militants and destroyed a number of their hideouts during an operation in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. In addition, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the body of a Taliban commander for Sakhra, identified as Omar Zada, who was killed on July 7, was recovered on July 8. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search and clearance operation in Tiligram area of the Charbagh sub-division and destroyed a laboratory used for making explosives. “Thirteen suspected terrorists were apprehended and a few others were killed during the search operation while a soldier sustained injuries,” it said. Locals said SFs destroyed four houses of suspected militants in Tiligram. In a similar operation in Kalagai area near Matta, SFs defused seven improvised explosives devices and destroyed as many hideouts of the terrorists. A training centre having tunnels and bunkers was also destroyed, the ISPR media update said.
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July - 8 
SFs, in two separate operations, defused bombs and explosive devices after they recovered these in Manogi and Ziarat.
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SFs, in two separate operations, defused bombs and explosive devices after they recovered these in Manogi and Ziarat.
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July - 8 
South Waziristan Agency’s political administration has asked residents of the areas where a military operation is underway to shift to safer places, a private TV channel reported on July 8, according to Daily Times. The channel said tribes residing i
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South Waziristan Agency’s political administration has asked residents of the areas where a military operation is underway to shift to safer places, a private TV channel reported on July 8, according to Daily Times. The channel said tribes residing in Ziarat Ray, Toormandi, Sevay and Madi Jan had been directed to shift to safer areas, such as Tank and Dera Ismail Khan in the NWFP, within 48 hours.
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July - 8 
The military operation in Swat and adjoining Districts is “complete” and various areas of Malakand Division have been taken back from the Taliban, but the army will stay on in the valley to conduct search-and-destroy operations wherever required, sai
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The military operation in Swat and adjoining Districts is “complete” and various areas of Malakand Division have been taken back from the Taliban, but the army will stay on in the valley to conduct search-and-destroy operations wherever required, said the NWFP Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira and Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas on July 8, Daily Times reported. Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad, Kaira said, “The Swat operation has been successfully completed, and the government will announce a schedule for the phased return of IDPs [Internally Displaced Persons] within the next two days.” Abbas said Army chief General Ashfaq Kayani had presided over a high-level meeting at the General Headquarters to discuss a host of issues related to the operation. The army said the Taliban’s command-and-control structures, logistics and training infrastructure had been either destroyed or disrupted. They also said that a large number of Taliban leaders had been killed or arrested. The meeting did not rule out isolated incidents of terrorism in the area. “The army will, therefore, stay in Swat,” it said.
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July - 8 
Two militants were killed in fresh military action in different areas of Charmang Valley of Nawagai Subdivision in the Bajaur Agency on July 8, The News reported. Official sources said Security Forces (SFs) carried out an operation against the milita
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Two militants were killed in fresh military action in different areas of Charmang Valley of Nawagai Subdivision in the Bajaur Agency on July 8, The News reported. Official sources said Security Forces (SFs) carried out an operation against the militants in Ziarat, Karkanai, Babara, Hashim and Kohi areas. Two militants were killed and several of their hideouts were destroyed by SFs in the day-long operation in these areas. The troops also shelled Kohi Mor and Mandal areas with artillery throughout July 7-night.
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July - 8 
On July 8, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in separate incidents in the Rajshahi, Gaibandha and Khulna Districts, reports Daily Star. Following their statements, six firearms an
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On July 8, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in separate incidents in the Rajshahi, Gaibandha and Khulna Districts, reports Daily Star. Following their statements, six firearms and 10 bullets were recovered from Chapainawabganj District.
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July - 8 
Five doctors who were serving in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) during the last few days of the final battle in Mullaivaikkal admitted on July 8 that the figures they were dispatching to certain media groups about civilian casualties were false and exaggerat
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Five doctors who were serving in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) during the last few days of the final battle in Mullaivaikkal admitted on July 8 that the figures they were dispatching to certain media groups about civilian casualties were false and exaggerated, due to pressure exerted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and regretted their errors, Daily News reported. The doctors revealed that the number of civilians deaths were between 300-350 from January to May 2009 and the estimated civilian casualties may be around 600 to 650. “It was under the pressure of the LTTE that we were giving these contradictory figures about the civilian casualties. Today we are under the custody of the CID, but they are not an armed group like the LTTE. The Court will give the verdict on us. Therefore we will tell the truth,” the doctors said in unison when the media queried whether they were giving those statements under pressure. They admitted that there were civilian casualties and deaths in the final stages of the battle. “Even at the last stages of the battle there were civilian deaths due to the explosion of shell loaded trucks of the LTTE and we saw the dead bodies of the civilians due to these explosions but not due to the shelling of the Security Forces. There was no room for the civilians to escape”, the doctors added. “But not the exaggerated numbers of civilians deaths and casualties we were forced to give under pressure of the LTTE”, one of the doctors, Thurairaja Vartharajah, Regional Director of Health Services (Mullaitivu), said.
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July - 8 
On July 8, the Security Forces recovered one T-56 magazine, one pouch, one T-56 weapon, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) tripod, one shotgun, one hand grenade, two 12.7-mm ammunition drums, one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), one GPMG tripod, one 130-
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On July 8, the Security Forces recovered one T-56 magazine, one pouch, one T-56 weapon, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) tripod, one shotgun, one hand grenade, two 12.7-mm ammunition drums, one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), one GPMG tripod, one 130-mm artillery projectile, 33 APMs, five IEDs, fifty-five 60-mm mortar bombs, thirty-eight 152-mm artillery projectiles, three 81-mm mortar bombs, 1000 mortar chargers, three RPG and one IED made using an 81-mm mortar bomb from Visuamadu, Puliyanpokkanai, Iranamadu and Kulamurippu areas.
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July - 8 
Seven T-56 weapons, 11 IEDs, 272 electric fuses, 112 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, three claymore mines, 305 APMs, two 60-mm para bombs, three 40-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, three detonators, four 12 feet Bangalor
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Seven T-56 weapons, 11 IEDs, 272 electric fuses, 112 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, three claymore mines, 305 APMs, two 60-mm para bombs, three 40-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, three detonators, four 12 feet Bangalore torpedoes, one 6 feet Bangalore torpedo, two RPGs, thirty-three 60-mm mortar bombs, one 130 mm artillery projectile, four RPG launchers, one RPG charger, 40 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one shotgun, 20 metre of wire, one belt order, 3 kilograms of explosives, nine radio sets, six I-com sets, over 3000 LTTE photographs, 12 VHS video cassettes, two memory cards, 64 external hard disks, one cable, 108 CDs, two micro chips, two Outboard Motors and 10 CR books were recovered by the troops during their search operations in the Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas.
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July - 8 
Sri Lanka Parliament extended the State of Emergency for another month. The Tamil National Alliance parliamentarians voted against it while the main opposition United National Party abstained.
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Sri Lanka Parliament extended the State of Emergency for another month. The Tamil National Alliance parliamentarians voted against it while the main opposition United National Party abstained.
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July - 9 
A businessman who doubled as an informer of the Security Forces (SFs) was shot dead by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants at Balipathar in the Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District in the morning of July 9, according to Teleg
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A businessman who doubled as an informer of the Security Forces (SFs) was shot dead by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants at Balipathar in the Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District in the morning of July 9, according to Telegraph. Businessman Rukman Ali (27) alias Akojan Ali alias Motu, was shot dead while he was walking towards the Balipathar market on National Highway 39. Sources said the militants, lying in wait, fired at him when he got down from an Army vehicle and was walking towards the market. Motu had been providing information on NDFB’s activities to SFs operating in Karbi Anglong for several months. He was a resident of Bangrung Basti near Balipathar.
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July - 9 
A high ranking ‘second lieutenant’ and ‘commander’ of ‘27th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , Manik Saikia (38), a resident of Sootea Sapekhati Gaon under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District, surrendered in front of th
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A high ranking ‘second lieutenant’ and ‘commander’ of ‘27th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , Manik Saikia (38), a resident of Sootea Sapekhati Gaon under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District, surrendered in front of the Superintendent of Police of Sonitpur District, reports Sentinel. He deposited a 9-mm pistol and some bullets at the time of his surrender. He also confessed that he had joined the ULFA in 1990.
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July - 9 
According to Zee News, two persons, including a serving Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 9. "Mukesh Kudiyam, serving Special Police Office
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According to Zee News, two persons, including a serving Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 9. "Mukesh Kudiyam, serving Special Police Officer and former SPO Suresh Chapdi were killed by the Naxals with a sharp-edged weapon at Usoor village in the district," the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pawan Dev, said. Kudiyam of Usoor Police station went to Chapdi's house when the extremists attacked them and slit their throat with a sharp-edged weapon, Dev added.
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July - 9 
Guwahati city Police arrested a ULFA extortionist, Raju Koch, at Ganeshguri area of Guwahati when he came to collect extortion money from a business firm. Police said Koch had served an extortion note on an ULFA letterhead to the firm demanding INR 5
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Guwahati city Police arrested a ULFA extortionist, Raju Koch, at Ganeshguri area of Guwahati when he came to collect extortion money from a business firm. Police said Koch had served an extortion note on an ULFA letterhead to the firm demanding INR 500000. Koch belongs to Nazira in the Sivasagar District.
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July - 9 
Imphal West District Police arrested on Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Chungkham Raju alias Yangba (29) from his house at Kakwa Sairom Leirak at around 1.30 pm (IST) July 09, reports Sangai Express. Raju confessed that he is w
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Imphal West District Police arrested on Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Chungkham Raju alias Yangba (29) from his house at Kakwa Sairom Leirak at around 1.30 pm (IST) July 09, reports Sangai Express. Raju confessed that he is working under one Captain alias Thoithoiba alias Soberson who is the Imphal West District Commander of the outfit and he was assigned to serve demand letters to grocery shops located at Keishampt area and Nagamapal RIMS Road for party fund.
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July - 9 
Police on July 9 arrested a hawala operator of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and recovered INR 290000 worth hawala money from his possession at Banihal in the Ramban District, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Roshan Din, a resid
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Police on July 9 arrested a hawala operator of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and recovered INR 290000 worth hawala money from his possession at Banihal in the Ramban District, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Roshan Din, a resident of Cherwari in Banihal. Superintendent of Police (Ramban), Mubassir Latifi, said Police intercepted a vehicle at Banihal, which was on way from Srinagar to Ramban, and arrested Roshan Din following specific information developed about him that he was carrying hawala money. Preliminary questioning of Roshan Din has reportedly revealed that he was given the money by an unidentified militant at Anantnag Bus Stand for delivering it to the LeT ‘district commander’ for Banihal, Abu Mussa. Mussa was presently operating from the forests of Banihal and was a front ranking ‘commander’ of the LeT outfit for the last couple of years.
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July - 9 
SFs shot dead an unidentified NDFB militant at Dapdapi Izampur village under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District who was allegedly involved in the recent killings of four persons, including an infant and a woman of a Hindi-speaking family i
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SFs shot dead an unidentified NDFB militant at Dapdapi Izampur village under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District who was allegedly involved in the recent killings of four persons, including an infant and a woman of a Hindi-speaking family in the District. On June 30, the Hindi-speaking family were shot dead by NDFB militants at No. 1 Nahorani Grant under Rangapara Police Station. A 9-mm pistol, ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 9 
The chairman of the Azad faction of PULF, Mohammad Anis, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Bangalore Police from a rented house in Saingayannpalya in Mahadevpura area of Bangalore city in the morning of July 6, wa
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The chairman of the Azad faction of PULF, Mohammad Anis, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Bangalore Police from a rented house in Saingayannpalya in Mahadevpura area of Bangalore city in the morning of July 6, was brought to Imphal on July 8. Anis is to be produced before a Court in Imphal on July 9 (today).
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July - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched a poster campaign at Chakulia town in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District on July 9 triggering a fresh panic among residents, reports Telegraph. Posters were seen in the hear
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched a poster campaign at Chakulia town in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District on July 9 triggering a fresh panic among residents, reports Telegraph. Posters were seen in the heart of Chakulia town, on walls of a temple and the panchayat office. More than issuing warnings, the posters reportedly appealed to owners of rice mills and detergent factories to pay up a minimum wage of INR 100 to daily-wage labourers.
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July - 9 
Threatening to launch a “greater movement” within a couple of days unless the West Bengal Government withdraws the joint security forces from Lalgarh, the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahato warned it again
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Threatening to launch a “greater movement” within a couple of days unless the West Bengal Government withdraws the joint security forces from Lalgarh, the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahato warned it against “any more arrests of innocent people in the name of a Maoist flush-out,” reports The Hindu.
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July - 9 
Troops of the Poonch Brigade destroyed a hideout of the militants at Dinga Top in Poonch District and recovered 33 hand grenades, two rocket launchers, 129 AK rounds and five improvised explosive devices. Another hideout of the militants was reported
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Troops of the Poonch Brigade destroyed a hideout of the militants at Dinga Top in Poonch District and recovered 33 hand grenades, two rocket launchers, 129 AK rounds and five improvised explosive devices. Another hideout of the militants was reportedly neutralized at Thanda Nallah in the Rajouri District by Security Forces. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistols with two magazines and 13 rounds and six hand grenades.
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July - 9 
12 militants were killed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter planes targeted their suspected hideouts in South Waziristan Agency on July 9, The News reported. The jets pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in four villages in Ladha and Kani Guram area
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12 militants were killed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter planes targeted their suspected hideouts in South Waziristan Agency on July 9, The News reported. The jets pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in four villages in Ladha and Kani Guram areas of South Waziristan, according to four unnamed intelligence officials. Two of the officials said 12 bodies of militants were recovered from destroyed houses where they were staying. The other officials confirmed the bombing, but had no details of casualties. However, independent verification of the targets and casualties was not possible because the region is remote and largely inaccessible to journalists.
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July - 9 
39 militants were killed when military planes bombed Taliban hideouts in the Orakzai Agency on July 9, Dawn reported. According to unconfirmed reports, about 14 camps of the militants were destroyed in the Starsam, Drogai and Behram Garh areas of Cha
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39 militants were killed when military planes bombed Taliban hideouts in the Orakzai Agency on July 9, Dawn reported. According to unconfirmed reports, about 14 camps of the militants were destroyed in the Starsam, Drogai and Behram Garh areas of Chappri Feroze Khel in the lower and Ghiljo in upper Orakzai agency. Independent sources confirmed that 39 militants had been killed and eight injured in the strikes. However, official sources said they did not have confirmed reports about casualties. Muhammad, a spokesman for the Darra Adamkhel-based Taliban commander Tariq Afridi, admitted that 18 of their fighters, including a senior ‘commander’, were killed in the air strikes on their hideouts in Qasimkhel village of Ferozkhel town in Orakzai Agency. Tribal sources told The News that two fighter planes and three gunship helicopters targeted suspected positions of the militants in Qasimkhel, Behram Garhi, Toi Mela and the mountains between Orakzai and Khyber tribal regions. Further, a woman and her child were killed when a house owned by local tribesman Ghuncha Gul came under strikes by the planes. Tribal sources said majority of the villagers in the area had already fled their homes after arrival of the militants to their villages.
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July - 9 
A Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) employee was killed and three injured when Taliban militants blew up an electricity pylon using a remote-controlled device in Merra Suraizai Payan village on the outskirts of the provincial capital Peshawar
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A Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) employee was killed and three injured when Taliban militants blew up an electricity pylon using a remote-controlled device in Merra Suraizai Payan village on the outskirts of the provincial capital Peshawar on July 9. A Police official told Daily Times that explosives weighing five kilograms planted by the Taliban at the base of the tower went off at around 2pm, killing a PESCO lineman, Muhammad Rehman, and injuring three others. A bomb disposal squad official said the Taliban used four sticks of dynamite – weighing a kilogram each – to initially damage the pylon, and when PESCO officials were repairing the damage, a remote controlled device was detonated.
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July - 9 
At least five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed and 14 other people sustained injuries in a series of bomb and landmine blasts in Dera Bugti, Sibi and Quetta on July 9, Dawn reported. Sources said a landmine planted in the Marwar area of Dera
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At least five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed and 14 other people sustained injuries in a series of bomb and landmine blasts in Dera Bugti, Sibi and Quetta on July 9, Dawn reported. Sources said a landmine planted in the Marwar area of Dera Bugti District exploded, hitting a Frontier Corps vehicle. Five FC personnel were killed and three injured in the incident. “It was an anti-tank mine which destroyed the FC vehicle,” said official sources. No one has claimed responsibility so far.
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July - 9 
At least two soldiers were killed and five others injured when an improvised explosive device struck a security convoy in the Bannu, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported on July 9 that the Taliban targeted the security convoy using
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At least two soldiers were killed and five others injured when an improvised explosive device struck a security convoy in the Bannu, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported on July 9 that the Taliban targeted the security convoy using a remote-controlled bomb in Janikhel area of Bannu.
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July - 9 
Four Levies troopers were killed when unidentified militants attacked a check-post in Khar, the Bajaur Agency headquarters, late on July 9-night. Sources said the militants attacked the Bajaur Levies post with rockets and hand-grenades at 2:00 am, ki
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Four Levies troopers were killed when unidentified militants attacked a check-post in Khar, the Bajaur Agency headquarters, late on July 9-night. Sources said the militants attacked the Bajaur Levies post with rockets and hand-grenades at 2:00 am, killing four paramilitary soldiers, Masood Jan, Rahatullah, Abdul Ghaffar and Muhammad Ishaq Jan.
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July - 9 
In another incident, nine persons were wounded when a bomb exploded in Sibi Bazaar, some 160 kilometers east of provincial capital Quetta. Official sources said the bomb had been planted in a shop on Liaquat Road. It exploded after the owner had clos
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In another incident, nine persons were wounded when a bomb exploded in Sibi Bazaar, some 160 kilometers east of provincial capital Quetta. Official sources said the bomb had been planted in a shop on Liaquat Road. It exploded after the owner had closed the shop, injuring nine passersby.
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July - 9 
In Quetta, a bomb fixed to a bicycle parked in front of a Police Station exploded when it was being defused by the Police personnel. One man was injured in this incident.
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In Quetta, a bomb fixed to a bicycle parked in front of a Police Station exploded when it was being defused by the Police personnel. One man was injured in this incident.
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July - 9 
In the Batkhela area of Malakand, SFs arrested 12 suspected terrorists.
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In the Batkhela area of Malakand, SFs arrested 12 suspected terrorists.
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July - 9 
Reports from Kohat in NWFP added that seven suspected persons, including two militants, were arrested during a search operation in different parts of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs conducted search operations in the Sherakai, Bostikhel, Mallakh
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Reports from Kohat in NWFP added that seven suspected persons, including two militants, were arrested during a search operation in different parts of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs conducted search operations in the Sherakai, Bostikhel, Mallakhel, Akhorwal and Tor Chappar areas. In addition, gunship helicopters targeted hideouts of the militants in the Tor Chappar area. However, there were no reports about any casualties.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 claimed to have killed three militants and injured five others in the ongoing operations in various areas of Bajaur Agency, The News reported. Sources said the SFs targeted suspected locations of the militants in Charm
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 claimed to have killed three militants and injured five others in the ongoing operations in various areas of Bajaur Agency, The News reported. Sources said the SFs targeted suspected locations of the militants in Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division with artillery and mortars. The sources said three militants were killed and five others sustained injuries while several suspected hideouts of militants were destroyed in the shelling.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 shot dead an alleged suicide bomber and his father in the Maroofkhel area of Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said that Maulana Said Aban and his son Niamatullah, a suspected suicide bomber, were shot dead
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 shot dead an alleged suicide bomber and his father in the Maroofkhel area of Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said that Maulana Said Aban and his son Niamatullah, a suspected suicide bomber, were shot dead by the troops during a raid on their house. The SFs also blew up their house with explosives. The sources said Maulana Said Aban was the Pesh Imam (chief priest) of a mosque in Maroofkhel area. The militants in Swat had reportedly trained Niamatullah as a suicide bomber and his name was included in the list of would-be bombers with the militants. The residents of area, however, said Maulana Said never supported the militants.
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July - 9 
Taliban militants blew up a local journalist’s house in Buner on July 9. The attack was carried out in Poland village, some 15 kilometers from Pir Baba area of the District. Rehman Buneri, the victim, told Daily Times that around 60 masked men entere
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Taliban militants blew up a local journalist’s house in Buner on July 9. The attack was carried out in Poland village, some 15 kilometers from Pir Baba area of the District. Rehman Buneri, the victim, told Daily Times that around 60 masked men entered the house at around 2am, vacated it at gunpoint and blew it up. He said the Taliban told his father that “Buneri speaks against us a lot”. He said the Taliban told his father they would not harm them and offered to accommodate them if they had nowhere else to go. He said he had been threatened by unidentified individuals before the incident.
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July - 9 
The Ghalizai tribe of the Bajaur Agency is reported to have announced complete support to the political administration in its bid to oust the militants from the area. The decision was taken at a joint Jirga of the local tribal elders and Ulema. The J
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The Ghalizai tribe of the Bajaur Agency is reported to have announced complete support to the political administration in its bid to oust the militants from the area. The decision was taken at a joint Jirga of the local tribal elders and Ulema. The Jirga members unanimously decided to form peace committees and launch action against the militants and criminals.
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July - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 157 suspected militants and demolished over 35 houses in the limits of Safi sub-division of Mohmand Agency and Darra Adamkhel in NWFP, in separate operations, on July 9, according to The News. Sources said that SFs
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 157 suspected militants and demolished over 35 houses in the limits of Safi sub-division of Mohmand Agency and Darra Adamkhel in NWFP, in separate operations, on July 9, according to The News. Sources said that SFs along with the political administration carried out a search operation in Karer, Palosai, Ghari and Darwazgai areas of Qandaharo in Safi. Over 150 militants were arrested during the operation while houses of 35 others were razed to the ground.
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July - 9 
According to Times of India, the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) chief, Jibon Singha alias Timir Das, was reportedly arrested during a raid at a hotel in Jamalpur near capital Dhaka on July 9. "We have got in touch with the Bangladesh Governme
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According to Times of India, the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) chief, Jibon Singha alias Timir Das, was reportedly arrested during a raid at a hotel in Jamalpur near capital Dhaka on July 9. "We have got in touch with the Bangladesh Government. After initial examination, there is a strong possibility that the person arrested is none other than KLO chief Jibon Singha," said a senior Police officer in Kolkata. According to sources, the Bangladesh Police were looking for suspects in the Chittagong arms smuggling case. The Indian external affairs ministry had passed on details about Jibon to Bangladesh Police after the KLO training camp in Bhutan was destroyed in a joint operation by the Indian Army and Royal Bhutan Army in 2003.
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July - 9 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police personnel in separate raids on July 9 arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) in the Kushtia town, reports Daily Star. Arms and ammunition, including one LG gun, one shutter gun, one revolver, fou
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police personnel in separate raids on July 9 arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) in the Kushtia town, reports Daily Star. Arms and ammunition, including one LG gun, one shutter gun, one revolver, four swords, three knives and 65 bullets were recovered from the arrested extremists. The extremists were identified as Alamin Hossain, Rakib, Imran Hossain and Sohag.
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July - 9 
Government on July 9 said that any person or organization who wishes to enter the Northern region for transporting essential items and other various activities should get permission from S.B Divaratne, the Secretary of Special Presidential Task Force
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Government on July 9 said that any person or organization who wishes to enter the Northern region for transporting essential items and other various activities should get permission from S.B Divaratne, the Secretary of Special Presidential Task Force.
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July - 9 
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka on July 9 decided to scale down its operations in the country following a Government request based on the cessation of active hostilities between the military and the Liberation Tigers
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka on July 9 decided to scale down its operations in the country following a Government request based on the cessation of active hostilities between the military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Colombo Page reports. "The ICRC is in the process of reviewing its setup and operational priorities in Sri Lanka" said Jacques de Maio, the organization's head of operations for South Asia in a statement. "As a first step, it will close its offices and withdraw its expatriate staff from the Eastern Province while winding down its operations in the area. However, the ICRC will continue its dialogue with the Sri Lankan government on issues of humanitarian concern," he added. "In accordance with its mandate, the ICRC reaffirms its commitment to address the humanitarian needs of those directly or indirectly affected by the recent conflict, including displaced people and returnees," the statement added. The ICRC was present in Sri Lanka since 1989, first responding to the needs resulted from the uprising in the South. ICRC carried out humanitarian activities in connection with the conflict between Government forces and the LTTE until earlier this year. Earlier in the day, the Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe, told Reuters that the Government has asked aid agencies to scale down operations as the country’s "challenges are now different" with the end of a 25-year war. "There must be a reduction or scaling down in operations," he said, adding, "This is applicable for all international organisations. The challenges now are different. Manning entry and exit points and handling dead bodies, transport of patients, in the post-conflict era are no longer needed." Samarasinghe said services needed now could be provided by Sri Lankans.
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July - 9 
Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma told Parliament on July 9 that a luxury bus service from Colombo to Jaffna via the A-9 road would be launched soon and the once popular Yal Devi train service to the North would resume operations within a year.
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Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma told Parliament on July 9 that a luxury bus service from Colombo to Jaffna via the A-9 road would be launched soon and the once popular Yal Devi train service to the North would resume operations within a year.
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July - 9 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mahindapura area of Trincomalee District found two anti-personnel mines and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb on July 9, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mahindapura area of Trincomalee District found two anti-personnel mines and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb on July 9, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 9 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Visuamadu, Pullayanpokkanai and Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five Bangalore torpedoes, two shotgu
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Visuamadu, Pullayanpokkanai and Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five Bangalore torpedoes, two shotguns, nine Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, 94 anti-personnel mines (APMs), one improvised explosive device (IED), seven hundred and sixty-three 81-mm mortar bombs, ninety-eight 130-mm artillery shells, one 130-mm artillery round, one modified mortar bomb, six booby traps, 317 hand grenades, eighty-five 85-mm mortar fuses, one T-56 weapon, 2000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one S-85 weapon, two rounds of RPG ammunition, one M-16 weapon and four magazines, one 40 mm grenade launcher, one 9-mm pistol with two magazines, one .38 pistol, one .22 pistol with a magazine, fifteen rounds of 40-mm ammunition, 15 RPG bombs, 1800 electric detonators, one twelve bore shotgun, 21000 of FNC ammunition, 13 kilograms of C-4 explosive each containing one kilogram , four packets of C-4 explosive each containing 250 grams, one packet of C-4 explosive containing 200 grams, two AR 3000 radio sets, one Cougar set, one laptop computer, one CD pack, four diaries, six computer hard disks, two sights of artillery weapons, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniforms, six computer power guards, two I-com sets with two microphones.
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July - 10 
A 12-year old girl, Syeed Bano, was injured during a mine blast at Kupwara District.
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A 12-year old girl, Syeed Bano, was injured during a mine blast at Kupwara District.
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July - 10 
A lawyer was killed and at least five others were injured in a human bomb explosion at the local civil court premises in Bhojpur (also known as Arrah) District on July 10, reports Times of India. Eyewitnesses said a teenaged youth came in the wakalat
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A lawyer was killed and at least five others were injured in a human bomb explosion at the local civil court premises in Bhojpur (also known as Arrah) District on July 10, reports Times of India. Eyewitnesses said a teenaged youth came in the wakalatkhana or lawyers' chamber around 12:15pm and exploded the bomb tied in his waist before anyone could smell any foul play. Such was the impact of the explosion that the lower part of the youth's body was blown into pieces while blood splattered all around.
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July - 10 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Dharambir Singh alias Idomcha (30), hailing from Jiribum of Uchathal, was arrested by the Army personnel from the Jiribum bridge area of Cachar District at around 3.20 pm
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Dharambir Singh alias Idomcha (30), hailing from Jiribum of Uchathal, was arrested by the Army personnel from the Jiribum bridge area of Cachar District at around 3.20 pm (IST), reports Sentinel. A Chinese made pistol, 9-mm magazine and three bullets were recovered from his possession.
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July - 10 
According to Assam Tribune, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Nasatra village in Barpeta District in morning of July 10. The Gaonburah (village headmen) of the village al
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According to Assam Tribune, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Nasatra village in Barpeta District in morning of July 10. The Gaonburah (village headmen) of the village along with his wife and daughter were arrested for sheltering militants in his home. One of the slain militants was identified as Pingal Deka. Meanwhile, Shillong Times reports that the other militant was identified as Tinku Deka.
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July - 10 
According to Daily Excelsior, militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Police Station at Pattan in the Baramulla District of Kashmir valley on July 10. Some unknown militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Station Pattan , a Police spokesman said
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According to Daily Excelsior, militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Police Station at Pattan in the Baramulla District of Kashmir valley on July 10. Some unknown militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Station Pattan , a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. The grenade, however, exploded without causing any harm.
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July - 10 
According to Telegraph, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Madan Mahto, which was active in Lalgarh in bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, has crossed over to Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District. Intelligence s
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According to Telegraph, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Madan Mahto, which was active in Lalgarh in bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, has crossed over to Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District. Intelligence sources revealed that the 16-member squad is operating within 20 kilometres radius of Ghatshila town. The Maoists, mostly hailing from Belpahari area in West Midnapore’s Jhargram sub-division are reported to have taken shelter in villages like Jhanti Jharna, Basadera and Dainmari — all in dense forest without any motorable road — under Ghatshila Police Station area near the Bengal border.
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July - 10 
According to The Hindu, a large number of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, blew up the forest beat office in Paniganda in Adaba area of Gajapati District in the early hours of July 10 after dragging o
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According to The Hindu, a large number of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, blew up the forest beat office in Paniganda in Adaba area of Gajapati District in the early hours of July 10 after dragging out the guard and tying him. A villager who arrived at the spot out of curiosity after hearing the noise sustained minor injuries. The Maoists had called for a State-wide shut down on July 10. Inspector-in-Charge of Adaba Police station N. Kero said that the Maoists blew up the building using powerful explosives. The shut down had little impact in urban centres and evoked mixed response in rural areas amid closure of shops and thin traffic.
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July - 10 
According to The Hindu, two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) at Shirsha village, 25 kilometres from Lalgarh in Paschim Medinipur District on July 10.
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According to The Hindu, two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) at Shirsha village, 25 kilometres from Lalgarh in Paschim Medinipur District on July 10. A squad of around 50 armed CPI-Maoist cadres, including seven women, reportedly held a procession and a kangaroo court in the village, along with several cadres of the CPI-Maoist -backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC). 12 villagers, who are also CPI (M) supporters, were summoned to the court by the Maoists. The two persons sentenced to death were local CPI-Marxist leader Gurucharan Mahato and Baren Mahato, a CPI-Marxist supporter and local ration dealer. The rest were brutally assaulted and forced to quit the party. “The Maoists have claimed responsibility for the killings. We are conducting raids in several places in search of the assailants,” Manoj Kumar Verma, District Superintendent of Police, told from Midnapur.
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July - 10 
An employee suffered a minor injury when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the fifth floor of the Ernakulam Collectorate at Kakkanad near Kochi in the afternoon of July 10, reports The Hindu. A few persons, including two employees of t
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An employee suffered a minor injury when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the fifth floor of the Ernakulam Collectorate at Kakkanad near Kochi in the afternoon of July 10, reports The Hindu. A few persons, including two employees of the Collectrate, were reportedly interrogated by the investigating agencies in connection with the blast. However, no arrests have been made. Senior officials of the Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and State Special Branch have launched investigations into the incident, Police officials said. The nitrate-based IED was set in a pipe and was detonated using a timer and detonator, confirmed experts and officials of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad who visited the site. The timer could not be recovered as it was suspected to have blown off completely in the impact of the explosion, while parts of the detonator had been recovered, it is learnt.
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July - 10 
The intelligence agencies sounded an alert of a possible terror strike by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan in the coming days, reports Times of India. Intelligence sources said the militants were planning blasts in the cit
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The intelligence agencies sounded an alert of a possible terror strike by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan in the coming days, reports Times of India. Intelligence sources said the militants were planning blasts in the city on either July 11, 14 or 28 or on August 21. According to sources, the Intelligence Bureau sounded the alert on the basis of inputs received from Jammu & Kashmir.
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July - 10 
Thoubal District Police arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Puthem Nandalal alias Ito (25), at Wabagai at around 6.25 am (IST) on July 10. According to Police report, Nandalal is a cadre working un
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Thoubal District Police arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Puthem Nandalal alias Ito (25), at Wabagai at around 6.25 am (IST) on July 10. According to Police report, Nandalal is a cadre working under finance section of PREPAK.
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July - 10 
Two persons, including a female, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants at the residential campus of Haobijam Rajen, proprietor of Raj Polyclinic of North AOC under Imphal East Police Station in the evening around 8.30pm (IST) on
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Two persons, including a female, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants at the residential campus of Haobijam Rajen, proprietor of Raj Polyclinic of North AOC under Imphal East Police Station in the evening around 8.30pm (IST) on July 10, according to Imphal Free press. The bomb exploded inside the temporary work shed where local carpenters were working resulting in injuries to a carpenter, identified as Lourembam Samananda (27), and Khwairakpam Shanti (55), an aunt of Rajen.
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July - 10 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out the possibility of the signing cease-fire pact with any militant outfit unless it lays down arms and abjures violence, according to Assam Tribune. Clarifying Union Government’s policy, the Union Home Minist
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out the possibility of the signing cease-fire pact with any militant outfit unless it lays down arms and abjures violence, according to Assam Tribune. Clarifying Union Government’s policy, the Union Home Minister, who was replying to a Calling Attention Motion in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the parliament) on the ethnic killings in North Cachar Hills, said, “Since I took over, I have not entertained this kind of ceasefire. A militant group cannot offer ceasefire to a sovereign Government. A militant group must abjure the path of violence, surrender and lay down arms and then we can talk about any other problem they may have,” Chidambaram said.
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July - 10 
A trooper was killed when an army vehicle hit an improvised explosive device on the Tora Ghundi road in Hangu District on July 10. Officials said the vehicle was transporting ration for SF personnel deployed at the Doaba check-post when it was target
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A trooper was killed when an army vehicle hit an improvised explosive device on the Tora Ghundi road in Hangu District on July 10. Officials said the vehicle was transporting ration for SF personnel deployed at the Doaba check-post when it was targeted by a remote control explosive device in Tora Ghundi.
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July - 10 
In a separate incident, two children were killed and two others injured when a bomb they were playing with exploded in a house in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel on July 10, Dawn reported. The bomb was reportedly lying unexploded in the fields in
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In a separate incident, two children were killed and two others injured when a bomb they were playing with exploded in a house in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel on July 10, Dawn reported. The bomb was reportedly lying unexploded in the fields in the Akhorwal area after last month’s fierce clashes between SFs and the Taliban.
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July - 10 
Reports from provincial capital Peshawar stated that people of Asman Shah village in the Dir Lower District have raised an armed militia, headed by Sherin Rahman, in a bid to stop the Swat Taliban from entering their area, according to The News. The
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Reports from provincial capital Peshawar stated that people of Asman Shah village in the Dir Lower District have raised an armed militia, headed by Sherin Rahman, in a bid to stop the Swat Taliban from entering their area, according to The News. The members of the militia have reportedly taken positions on the mountain tops to oversee the movement of the Taliban militants. The area borders the militancy-affected Kabal area of Swat Valley where the SFs have launched a military operation to neutralize the Taliban.
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July - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants and destroyed seven tunnels and eight hideouts during a search and clearance operation in parts of the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 10, The News reported. The tunn
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants and destroyed seven tunnels and eight hideouts during a search and clearance operation in parts of the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 10, The News reported. The tunnels and the hideouts of the militants, according to the ISPR, were destroyed in Badar and Sar Colony areas of the valley. A militant was also killed and 26 others were arrested in these areas. A search and clearance operation was launched in Gujjaro Killay near Malam Jabba area in which two militants were killed. SFs also said they have cleared Malam Jabba area of the militants.
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July - 10 
Ten militants and six Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in various areas of Bajaur Agency on July 10, The News reported. Sources said the SFs targeted hideouts of the militants with heavy artillery and gunship helicopters in the Charmang, Chi
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Ten militants and six Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in various areas of Bajaur Agency on July 10, The News reported. Sources said the SFs targeted hideouts of the militants with heavy artillery and gunship helicopters in the Charmang, Chinar and Manogai areas, killing 10 militants. Several hideouts of the militants were destroyed in the operations. The sources added that two soldiers were killed and five others sustained injuries in the clashes.
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July - 10 
Ten Taliban militants were killed during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Zhob District of Balochistan on July 10, according to Daily Times. Quoting official sources, a private TV channel said the militants had been killed in retaliation
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Ten Taliban militants were killed during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Zhob District of Balochistan on July 10, according to Daily Times. Quoting official sources, a private TV channel said the militants had been killed in retaliation after they attacked a security check-post in the Sambaza area of Zhob. Local administration and security officials told the APP news agency that an unknown number of Taliban militants had killed one SF official, Hazrat Mir, and wounded two others during the attack on the check-post.
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July - 10 
Two suspected US missile strikes hit South Waziristan on July 10, killing at least eight Taliban militants, Daily Times reported. The first strike targeted one of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud’s communication centres, killing
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Two suspected US missile strikes hit South Waziristan on July 10, killing at least eight Taliban militants, Daily Times reported. The first strike targeted one of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud’s communication centres, killing at least three people, intelligence officials said. Two missiles struck the centre in the Painda Khel region, they told the Associated Press. Separately, quoting a private TV channel report, the Online news agency claimed at least five militants were killed in a drone attack in the Tiyarza area. It claimed the drone fired two missiles at the TTP hideouts.
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July - 10 
14 People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants of the Ilam-based PLA first division headquarters and satellite camps quit PLA to join Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on July 10, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at a pro
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14 People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants of the Ilam-based PLA first division headquarters and satellite camps quit PLA to join Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on July 10, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at a programme of the CPN-Maoist-aligned National Youth People's Protection Committee, the fighters said they decided to part ways with the military wing of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) as the party confined them as prisoners of sorts. Shiva, platoon commander of the Danabaari-based Biplav-Srijan Memorial Brigade of PLA, said they all have decided to quit the PLA and join the CPN-Maoist. “We're leaving the PLA as the Unified CPN-Maoist is for dissolving its army,” he claimed. “PLA does not want to remain inside cantonments anymore.” However, PLA first division commander Pratikshya refuted the report about the desertion.
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July - 10 
Home Minister Bhim Rawal said political protection to criminals has created difficulty in maintaining law and order in the country. Speaking at the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) parliament party meeting in Singha Durbar,
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Home Minister Bhim Rawal said political protection to criminals has created difficulty in maintaining law and order in the country. Speaking at the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) parliament party meeting in Singha Durbar, he said political parties and leaders must refrain from patronising criminal elements, and sought help from CPN-UML lawmakers in doing so. He also admitted that some CPN-UML cadres were involved in criminal activities, saying that the government would take every measure to improve the security situation. According to Rawal, there are at least 107 armed groups in Terai that are involved in criminal activities including kidnapping, extortion and robbery and that no talks would be held with these groups.
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July - 10 
On July 10, the SFs on information provided by an informant in custody recover one 130-mm artillery gun from Udayarkattu area of Mullaitivu District. The gun and its accessories, including wheels, were found buried during a search operation in the ar
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On July 10, the SFs on information provided by an informant in custody recover one 130-mm artillery gun from Udayarkattu area of Mullaitivu District. The gun and its accessories, including wheels, were found buried during a search operation in the area. All parts had been safely packed by the LTTE militants in an iron box of 43 feet in length, 4 feet in width and 2 ½ feet in height.
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July - 10 
The Government said on July 10 that no date had been fixed for the re-opening of the Kandy to Jaffna stretch of the A-9 Road for civilian traffic as de-mining was continuing, reports Daily Mirror. “The A-9 Road will be opened to the public soon but i
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The Government said on July 10 that no date had been fixed for the re-opening of the Kandy to Jaffna stretch of the A-9 Road for civilian traffic as de-mining was continuing, reports Daily Mirror. “The A-9 Road will be opened to the public soon but it will only be done once de-mining is complete and special security measures are in place,” Media Centre for National Security Director General Laxman Hulugalle said adding that from June 17 convoys carrying relief supplies to the refugee camps were traveling along the A-9 Road after a lapse of several years. Earlier President Mahinda Rajapakse had told the authorities not to rush de-mining process because if anyone was injured by stepping on a landmine the Government would be blamed.
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July - 11 
A Chinese hand grenade was exploded near the gate of the Babina Diagnostic and Research Centre in capital Imphal at 10.55 pm (IST) in the night of July 11, according to Telegraph.
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A Chinese hand grenade was exploded near the gate of the Babina Diagnostic and Research Centre in capital Imphal at 10.55 pm (IST) in the night of July 11, according to Telegraph.
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July - 11 
According to Telegraph, one Uttam Kalita, (29), staying at a rented house at Sagolband in Imphal West and working at an iron and steel workshop in Imphal East, was shot at by unidentified militants at Bijoygovinda area of the Imphal West on July 11.
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According to Telegraph, one Uttam Kalita, (29), staying at a rented house at Sagolband in Imphal West and working at an iron and steel workshop in Imphal East, was shot at by unidentified militants at Bijoygovinda area of the Imphal West on July 11. Kalita, who hails from Guwahati, said two unidentified militants came on a scooter and fired at him at Bijoygovinda, very close to his rented house, at 1.45 (IST) in the afternoon.
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July - 11 
IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Ac
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IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police, Babban Pandey was arrested at Fusro railway station in the morning of July 11 when he arrived from Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, and 2,000 pieces of components for hand grenades were seized from him. Acting on information revealed by him, the others were arrested from Fusro market. Police said the three men were working for CPI-Maoist leader Navin Majhi.
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July - 11 
Security Forces arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Megha alias Loya (31) of Lairenjam Mayai Leikai, from Hiyangthang Maning Leikai area of the capital Imphal on July 11 at about 4.30pm (IST)
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Security Forces arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Megha alias Loya (31) of Lairenjam Mayai Leikai, from Hiyangthang Maning Leikai area of the capital Imphal on July 11 at about 4.30pm (IST), reports Imphal Free Press. During interrogation, Nandeibam Meghachandra confessed that he joined KYKL in October 1997 through Sorokhaibam Pepic alias John (31), a ‘District Commander’ of the outfit, and was assigned to serve demand letters and extort money from Government employees, brick fields and private hospitals located at Koirengei.
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July - 11 
The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked the house of Sudarshan Das, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Nimal village near Lalgrah in the West Midnapore D
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The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked the house of Sudarshan Das, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Nimal village near Lalgrah in the West Midnapore District on July 11. "They came, threw away all utensils, set my house on fire and beat me because I failed to tell the whereabouts of my son," Sudarshan's father Rakhhari Das said.
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July - 11 
According to Daily Times, Police killed one suspected militant of the Taliban and recovered cache of automatic weapons and explosives after a five-hour encounter on July 11 at a madrassa (seminary) in Dera Ghazi Khan. The Security Forces (SFs) storme
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According to Daily Times, Police killed one suspected militant of the Taliban and recovered cache of automatic weapons and explosives after a five-hour encounter on July 11 at a madrassa (seminary) in Dera Ghazi Khan. The Security Forces (SFs) stormed the madrassa after receiving a tip that militant loyal to Baitullah Mehsud were hiding out in preparation for an attack, Police official Farhat Rasool said. He said the Taliban militants opened fire on Police as they entered, and one insurgent, believed to be Baitullah Mehsud’s deputy Abdullah, was killed in the encounter. Two other suspected militants were also arrested, he added.
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July - 11 
According to Daily Times, three Taliban militants were killed and several others injured during a military operation in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 11. The Security Forces (SFs) attacked the Chinar, Kohi Manogai, Karkanai and Zirat areas in Cha
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According to Daily Times, three Taliban militants were killed and several others injured during a military operation in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 11. The Security Forces (SFs) attacked the Chinar, Kohi Manogai, Karkanai and Zirat areas in Charmang Valley with artillery, killing the three Taliban militants.
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July - 11 
Malik Jamil Wazir, the son of tribal chieftain Malik Muhammad Ali Wazir, was seriously injured when his vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb in South Waziristan, reports Daily Times.
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Malik Jamil Wazir, the son of tribal chieftain Malik Muhammad Ali Wazir, was seriously injured when his vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb in South Waziristan, reports Daily Times.
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July - 11 
One khasadar personnel, Hasbanullah khan, was injured when a bomb exploded in the Inayat Killay bazaar.
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One khasadar personnel, Hasbanullah khan, was injured when a bomb exploded in the Inayat Killay bazaar.
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July - 11 
SFs arrested three Taliban ‘commanders’ from the Inayat Killay Bazaar area during a search operation and destroyed their houses with explosives. Two more Taliban militants were arrested while trying to flee the area.
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SFs arrested three Taliban ‘commanders’ from the Inayat Killay Bazaar area during a search operation and destroyed their houses with explosives. Two more Taliban militants were arrested while trying to flee the area.
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July - 11 
Three security officials were killed and another six injured in a remote-controlled bombing in the Kohat area of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on July 11, reports Daily Times. The bombing targeted an army vehicle passing through the Pirwala Khe
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Three security officials were killed and another six injured in a remote-controlled bombing in the Kohat area of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on July 11, reports Daily Times. The bombing targeted an army vehicle passing through the Pirwala Khel area of Kohat, a private TV channel reported.
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July - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered four T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 40-mm Grenade Launcher, twelve 40-mm Grenade Launchers, two cyanide capsules, four hand grenades, one mobile phone, two field dressing, one ar
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered four T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 40-mm Grenade Launcher, twelve 40-mm Grenade Launchers, two cyanide capsules, four hand grenades, one mobile phone, two field dressing, one area map, three batteries, three packs and some stationery from the Echchankulam area of Vavuniya District.
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July - 11 
Troops of the Task Force VIII engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District recovered a cache of weapons on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five anti-air craft missiles, incl
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Troops of the Task Force VIII engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District recovered a cache of weapons on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five anti-air craft missiles, including one training missile and four used missiles, three 3M11M type used missiles, one T-56 weapon, 12 T-56 magazines, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Browning pistol, two boxes containing explosives, eighty 82-mm HE mortar bombs, four 82-mm illumination mortar bombs, 700 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 102 MPMG links, one T-81 weapon, 13 M-75 hand grenades, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades(RPG), 15 hand grenades, one 152-mm artillery round, two Global Positioning Systems (GPS), three radio sets, one video recorder, 54 kilograms of C-4 explosives, two Bangalore torpedoes, one 120-mm artillery rounds, four 60-mm HE mortar bombs, two 40-mm cartridges, about 1700 kilograms of iron balls, one micro pistol, 34 suicide kits, 27 battery chargers, one fax machine, four antennas of different types and 10 antenna cables, one transmitter, one radio telephone, one receiving mike, one I-com transmitter, one I-com transmitter receiver, one satellite phone, one TRASN radio set, 410 of hand mike, a few bundles of books, two computer accessories, 10 hand mike boards, two diamond antenna cables, six I-com sets, seven batteries, 34 magnet antennas, five magnet antenna stands, 20 S-400 antennas, one multi media unit, one HHF antenna, one Motorola battery, 290 antenna rackets and two power adapters. During another search operation in the same area, Army troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 15 hand grenades, one telescope, five Arul bombs, fifteen 130-mm artillery projectiles, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniform, one LTTE cap, one pouch, one MPMG tripod, six RPG, two 81 mm mortar bombs, four improvised explosive devices, two trap guns and six packs. Similarly, troops of Task Force II found 10 browser containers and several parts of a 130-mm artillery gun buried in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area. One of the browser containers was full of pistol ammunition estimated about 110000 rounds in quantity.
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July - 12 
A joint team of the Police and Rashtriya Rifles arrested a youth at Beehama in the Ganderbal District. A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the youth, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Ontabawan in Srinagar.
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A joint team of the Police and Rashtriya Rifles arrested a youth at Beehama in the Ganderbal District. A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the youth, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Ontabawan in Srinagar.
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July - 12 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘battalion commander’, identified as Zarkawi Bhai, a resident of Pakistan, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 12, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘battalion commander’, identified as Zarkawi Bhai, a resident of Pakistan, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 12, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said one AK rifle, four magazines, 60 rounds, one wireless set and a mobile phone were recovered from the encounter site. The sources said an identity card belonging to one Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh, a resident of Hanga in Handwara area, was also recovered from the incident site. Sheikh was killed by militants on May 15, 2009 by slitting his throat.
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July - 12 
According to Express Buzz, Police arrested Sinoj alias Ramesan, a cadre of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), a frontal organisation of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Chekadi colony at Pulpally in Wayanad Distri
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According to Express Buzz, Police arrested Sinoj alias Ramesan, a cadre of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), a frontal organisation of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Chekadi colony at Pulpally in Wayanad District on July 12. The Police also recovered three propaganda CDs, a booklet on Lalgarh and some literature related to Maoists in Nepal. Sinoj was produced in the Judicial First Class Magistrate’s court at Sulthan Batheri which remanded him in judicial custody. Sinoj, who hails from Talikkulam in the Thrissur District, was arrested from a tribal colony following a tip-off. The colony was reportedly under Police watch for sometime following information that Maoists were ‘concentrating’ on the area.
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July - 12 
Black Widow (BW) group served an extortion note of INR 20 million on the Kopili hydro-electric project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Umrangsu in North Cachar Hills District on July 12, reports Telegraph. The note sen
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Black Widow (BW) group served an extortion note of INR 20 million on the Kopili hydro-electric project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Umrangsu in North Cachar Hills District on July 12, reports Telegraph. The note sent by post is the first major extortion demand of the outfit since the recent arrest of its ‘chief’ Jewel Gorlosa and ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Partha Warisa. Umrangsu Police said the Deputy General Manager of NEEPCO, Tulsi Barua, had filed a complaint with Umrangsu Police Station in the same afternoon and handed over the extortion note.
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July - 12 
Jharkhand Government which adopted an aggressive strategy to promote tourism has said the Maoist problem in the State has been blown out of proportion and tourists were not harmed by the leftwing extremists. "It has been made out as if entire Jharkha
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Jharkhand Government which adopted an aggressive strategy to promote tourism has said the Maoist problem in the State has been blown out of proportion and tourists were not harmed by the leftwing extremists. "It has been made out as if entire Jharkhand is infested with Maoists. Not all the tourist destinations in the state are affected by the menace. A negative image has been sought to be created about Jharkhand. Tourists have not been harmed by the ultras," Jharkhand Tourism Secretary Arun Kumarr Singh told newsmen in Kolkata.
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On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place,
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On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place, Sitagaon, was still going on. While the bodies of 36 Police personnel, including that of SP Vinod Kumar Chaubey have been found, the Security Forces’ toll could rise once search operations resume on July 13 (today). ‘‘There was heavy firing on the police party,’’ said Inspector General of Police Mukesh Gupta. ‘‘The firing occurred in two phases. First, they killed policemen in a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kerkatta village and then, they targeted the SP when he arrived with reinforcements. We are finding bodies everywhere. The more we look, the more bodies we see." Rajnandgaon (Kawardha), which happens to be Chief Minister Raman Singh’s Legislative Assembly constituency, is 68 kilometers from Raipur, the State capital.
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July - 12 
On July 12, over 40 Maoists attacked Jogibigha village under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border and seriously injured one Moinuddin Khan, reports Times of India. Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Narenda
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On July 12, over 40 Maoists attacked Jogibigha village under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border and seriously injured one Moinuddin Khan, reports Times of India. Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendar Kumar Singh said the Maoists surrounded the village and pulled out Khan from his house and shot him in the leg. According to sources, the Maoists attacked the village and shot at Khan who was luckily saved after the villagers retaliated with traditional weapons. No one else was injured as the Maoists retreated after the villagers retaliated, the sources said.
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July - 12 
On July 12, three persons were arrested from different parts of Allahabad along with explosives, including detonators and ammonium nitrate, home department sources said, reports The Hindu.
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On July 12, three persons were arrested from different parts of Allahabad along with explosives, including detonators and ammonium nitrate, home department sources said, reports The Hindu.
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July - 12 
The Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Ningthem alias Balon (29) of Thoubal Moijing Leikai, from Minuthing Hatta at around 5.30 am (IST) on July 12.
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The Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Ningthem alias Balon (29) of Thoubal Moijing Leikai, from Minuthing Hatta at around 5.30 am (IST) on July 12.
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July - 12 
The Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is conducting a trial in the November 26, 2008 attack case, said the statements of all the persons who received calls had been recorded and nothing suspicious had been found about them. "The handlers ca
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The Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is conducting a trial in the November 26, 2008 attack case, said the statements of all the persons who received calls had been recorded and nothing suspicious had been found about them. "The handlers called numbers randomly which is evident since the calls lasted only between 30 to 40 seconds," Nikam said.
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July - 12 
There was no evidence of local help for the terrorists involved in the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks and a series of calls made by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers prior to the attacks was only to keep the internet telephony account active, a
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There was no evidence of local help for the terrorists involved in the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks and a series of calls made by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers prior to the attacks was only to keep the internet telephony account active, a senior Police official said on July 12, reports Times of India. "A series of random calls had been made by the LeT handlers using the Callphonex account since they were required to maintain a certain amount of traffic in order to keep the account active," the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said. "We have verified every call that was made to India including the random ones and there was no evidence of local support found," Maria added.
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July - 12 
Troops recovered four AK 47 magazines, 120 rounds of AK ammunition and one pouch from an open field at Sutharan-Khag in Budgam District.
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Troops recovered four AK 47 magazines, 120 rounds of AK ammunition and one pouch from an open field at Sutharan-Khag in Budgam District.
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July - 12 
Two persons were killed in a bomb blast at Ghoraberia Damupara in the Howrah District on July 12, reports The Hindu. Police were enquiring into the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, the identities of the two victims were also being ascertained.
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Two persons were killed in a bomb blast at Ghoraberia Damupara in the Howrah District on July 12, reports The Hindu. Police were enquiring into the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, the identities of the two victims were also being ascertained.
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July - 12 
About 12 militants were reportedly killed in shelling by fighter planes on suspected hideouts of the Taliban in Sarwakai sub-division of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on July 12, The News reported. Sources said the fighter planes targeted the compoun
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About 12 militants were reportedly killed in shelling by fighter planes on suspected hideouts of the Taliban in Sarwakai sub-division of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on July 12, The News reported. Sources said the fighter planes targeted the compounds and hideouts of the militants in Parwand and Novely Khan Serai areas in Sarwakai. Unconfirmed reports said 12 militants were killed in the operation. A military statement said one soldier also died in an exchange of fire with the militants in South Waziristan.
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July - 12 
Clashes between two religious groups are still underway in the Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, with American spy planes making flights over the valley, in addition to Bara, Jamrud and Landi Kotal.
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Clashes between two religious groups are still underway in the Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, with American spy planes making flights over the valley, in addition to Bara, Jamrud and Landi Kotal.
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July - 12 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Osama bin Laden and the top Al Qaeda leadership are not in Pakistan, making US missile attacks against them futile, The News reported. “If Osama was in Pakistan we would know, with all the thousands of troops w
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Osama bin Laden and the top Al Qaeda leadership are not in Pakistan, making US missile attacks against them futile, The News reported. “If Osama was in Pakistan we would know, with all the thousands of troops we have sent into the tribal areas in recent months… If he and all these four or five top people were in our area, they would have been caught, the way we are searching,” Rehman Malik told The Sunday Times. He added: “According to our information, Osama is in Afghanistan, probably Kunar, as most of the activities against Pakistan are being directed from Kunar.”
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July - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed on July 12 to have killed five foreign militants in the Maidan revenue division of Lower Dir District in the NWFP. Official sources told Dawn that the SFs fired mortar shells on a vehicle carrying militants, killing five
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed on July 12 to have killed five foreign militants in the Maidan revenue division of Lower Dir District in the NWFP. Official sources told Dawn that the SFs fired mortar shells on a vehicle carrying militants, killing five of them. The militants were reportedly foreigners and local people did not know them. They said that bodies of the militants were later taken away by other militants.
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July - 12 
Security Forces on July 12 announced the arrest of 11 Taliban militants in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency, Daily Times reported. The men were brought before the media at Shakas Fort, and paramilitary Colonel Mujahid told reporters that four o
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Security Forces on July 12 announced the arrest of 11 Taliban militants in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency, Daily Times reported. The men were brought before the media at Shakas Fort, and paramilitary Colonel Mujahid told reporters that four of the arrested men were Afghans, two locals and the others from Waziristan. A huge cache of arms and vehicles were also taken into the custody.
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July - 12 
The militants on July 12 killed three workers of the ruling Awami National Party (ANP) in the Pir Baba area of Buner District, The News reported. Sources said the militants attacked Malik Pur village in Pir Baba and killed three ANP activists, identi
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The militants on July 12 killed three workers of the ruling Awami National Party (ANP) in the Pir Baba area of Buner District, The News reported. Sources said the militants attacked Malik Pur village in Pir Baba and killed three ANP activists, identified as Shamsher Ali Khan, Gohar Ali Khan and Usman Ali Khan. The militants have been holding Jamil Ali Khan, brother of Gohar Ali, as hostage for the last one month and have demanded PKR 10 million as ransom.
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July - 12 
Two men accused of having links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and plotting “chaotic terror activities” have been arrested in Karachi, said Police on July 12, Daily Times reported. Police told a press conference that they also seized a roc
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Two men accused of having links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and plotting “chaotic terror activities” have been arrested in Karachi, said Police on July 12, Daily Times reported. Police told a press conference that they also seized a rocket launcher and other weapons from the arrested men – identified as Sher Din alias Shero Haji and Bakht Wali alias Bakhtay. Senior Police official Aslam Khan said the men attacked the Police personnel when they were asked to surrender during a raid in Quaidabad area. Following a brief exchange of fire, the men were arrested, but three accomplices managed to escape.
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July - 12 
According to Daily News, Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said on July 12 that the deaths reported within the Sri Lanka Army is much lower during its victorious march to eliminate terrorism from the country compared to the number of deaths repor
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According to Daily News, Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said on July 12 that the deaths reported within the Sri Lanka Army is much lower during its victorious march to eliminate terrorism from the country compared to the number of deaths reported during 2000 when the Sri Lanka Army was losing ground to the LTTE. “Therefore, the victory achieved by the Sri Lanka Army sacrificing 5,200 lives is a great victory as it could achieve it minimising the number of deaths and casualties and could completely eliminate the LTTE without leaving any trace of it,” the Army Commander said. He also said that about 26,000 Army personnel sustained injuries during the operation. The Commander also praised the political leadership of the country and said he was able to conduct the war successfully because of President Mahinda Rajapakse’s leadership. “I did my part militarily and President Mahinda Rajapakse played his role as the political leader,” he said.
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July - 12 
During a search and clear operation in the Angodavillu area of Batticaloa District, Army troops recovered one 120-mm mortar launcher sans sight, one aiming picket and one toolkit, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The weapon and accessories found
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During a search and clear operation in the Angodavillu area of Batticaloa District, Army troops recovered one 120-mm mortar launcher sans sight, one aiming picket and one toolkit, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The weapon and accessories found had been wrapped in polythene and buried under soil. In addition, 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 2250 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 150 shotgun cartridges and two suicide kits were recovered from the Awaddiweli area.
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July - 12 
Security Forces found one sniper telescope, 225 rounds of M-16 ammunition, one M-16 magazine, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun link, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combat kits, two T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 170 rounds of T-56 am
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Security Forces found one sniper telescope, 225 rounds of M-16 ammunition, one M-16 magazine, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun link, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combat kits, two T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 170 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one improvised explosive device, one claymore stand, one claymore mine, seven claymore chargers, 140 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 139 APM fuses, 25 cyanide capsules, one pouch and six 82-mm mortar fuses from the Kanchikudichchiaru area of Ampara District.
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July - 12 
Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District conducted search and clear operations on July 12 and recovered more weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one browning pistol, six T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar launcher,
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Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District conducted search and clear operations on July 12 and recovered more weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one browning pistol, six T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar launcher, 39 Rocket Propelled Grenades(RPG), eight RPG charges, one disposable RPG launcher, 88 hand grenades, 95 Arul bombs, one pouch, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) tripods, two 60-mm mortar bombs, three 40-mm cartridges, one box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 540 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, seven 81-mm mortar bombs, 18 diesel barrels containing 240 litres each, three diesel barrels containing 210 litres each, five kerosene barrels containing 240 litres each, two diving shoes, 410 detonators, 1650 rounds of pistol ammunition, 25 Jonny mines, one Army seniority book of officers for the year 2003 and three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) photo albums.
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July - 12 
Troops in Vavuniya District recovered two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, one claymore device, one CDMA telephone, one stethoscope, eight pairs of scissors and medical equipment during a search and
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Troops in Vavuniya District recovered two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, one claymore device, one CDMA telephone, one stethoscope, eight pairs of scissors and medical equipment during a search and clear operation in the Ganeshpauram area.
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July - 13 
A team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (34th Battalion) shot dead an unidentified militant in an encounter near Wangbal Fishery office under Thoubal District around 8: 40pm (IST), according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along
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A team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (34th Battalion) shot dead an unidentified militant in an encounter near Wangbal Fishery office under Thoubal District around 8: 40pm (IST), according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with one magazine and some live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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July - 13 
A woman cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Laishram Leikangbam Ranjana (25) of Chalou Awang Leikai, was arrested by the Imphal East Police from Lamlong area, reports Sangai Express.
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A woman cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Laishram Leikangbam Ranjana (25) of Chalou Awang Leikai, was arrested by the Imphal East Police from Lamlong area, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 13 
According to Telegraph, 18 houses belonging to villagers of Dimasas tribe were set ablaze by suspected Zeme Naga militants at Hadingma, around 65 kilometers from Haflong, in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of July 13. However, there we
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According to Telegraph, 18 houses belonging to villagers of Dimasas tribe were set ablaze by suspected Zeme Naga militants at Hadingma, around 65 kilometers from Haflong, in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of July 13. However, there were no casualties reported.
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July - 13 
An Army Colonel and a trooper were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Chariduar near Bhalukpung in the Sonitpur District on July 13 (today), according to The Hindu. Defence sources said the blast took place at Chariduar at around
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An Army Colonel and a trooper were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Chariduar near Bhalukpung in the Sonitpur District on July 13 (today), according to The Hindu. Defence sources said the blast took place at Chariduar at around 6.30am (IST) when the Army official from the medical corps and the troopers were accompanying an ambulance from Sonitpur to Tenga in Arunachal Pradesh. The Colonel was identified as Parimal but the identity of the trooper is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 13 
Another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Moirangthem Naoba (25) of Nongada Awang Leikai, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and troops of Assam Rifles from Nongada area of Imphal East District.
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Another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Moirangthem Naoba (25) of Nongada Awang Leikai, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and troops of Assam Rifles from Nongada area of Imphal East District.
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July - 13 
Army troopers and Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as S. S. Bhola Gogoi, at Shimalguri under Bihpuria Police Station in the Lakhimpur District. One German .38 revolver with two live rounds, one Nokia mobil
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Army troopers and Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as S. S. Bhola Gogoi, at Shimalguri under Bihpuria Police Station in the Lakhimpur District. One German .38 revolver with two live rounds, one Nokia mobile phone and incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. During interrogation, Bhola Gogoi confessed that he worked as an active cadre of the 28th Battalion of the ULFA and is the son of one Uttam Gogoi, a resident of Saraimoria in the North Lakhimpur District.
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July - 13 
In two separate incidents, unidentified militants hurled hand grenades at the residence of a contractor of the Food and Civil Supplies (FCS) department and a private hospital, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, the first incident took place
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In two separate incidents, unidentified militants hurled hand grenades at the residence of a contractor of the Food and Civil Supplies (FCS) department and a private hospital, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, the first incident took place at the residence of the FCS contractor, Thangjam Leisang (37), in Khongjam Samram Mayai Leikai area of Thoubal District at around 9.30pm (IST) and the second incident occurred at Shanti Hospital at Lamphel Sanakeithel in Imphal West District at around 10.10pm (IST). However, both the hand grenades failed to explode and no damage
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July - 13 
Maoists also detonated a landmine that damaged a portion of an under-construction community hall at Barabazaar in the neighbouring Purulia District in the night of July 13. Eyewitnesses said around 20-25 Maoists raided the community hall and left beh
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Maoists also detonated a landmine that damaged a portion of an under-construction community hall at Barabazaar in the neighbouring Purulia District in the night of July 13. Eyewitnesses said around 20-25 Maoists raided the community hall and left behind posters eulogising their ideology.
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July - 13 
Police arrested one woman cadre of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Laishram Pinky alias Abem alias Luxmi (26) of Heingang Kontha Ahallup, from Khurai in the Imphal East District on July 13.
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Police arrested one woman cadre of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Laishram Pinky alias Abem alias Luxmi (26) of Heingang Kontha Ahallup, from Khurai in the Imphal East District on July 13.
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July - 13 
Prasenjit Lahary alias La Fanjari, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘commander’, was injured when a suspected NDFB cadre opened fire at Morisuti under Charduar Police Station, reports Sentinel.
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Prasenjit Lahary alias La Fanjari, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘commander’, was injured when a suspected NDFB cadre opened fire at Morisuti under Charduar Police Station, reports Sentinel.
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July - 13 
Security Forces arrested a suspected Maoist, Sambhu alias Salil Lohar, from Bikrampur under Sarenga Police Station in the neighbouring District of Bankura on July 13. Police claimed Lohar was involved in planting a landmine between Kargil junction an
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Security Forces arrested a suspected Maoist, Sambhu alias Salil Lohar, from Bikrampur under Sarenga Police Station in the neighbouring District of Bankura on July 13. Police claimed Lohar was involved in planting a landmine between Kargil junction and Baliapal a few days back.
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July - 13 
SF personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, suspected to have been involved in the killing of a Colonel in Sonitpur District on July 13, at Lalmati on the outskirts of Guwahati city, on a hill close to the Assam-Me
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SF personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, suspected to have been involved in the killing of a Colonel in Sonitpur District on July 13, at Lalmati on the outskirts of Guwahati city, on a hill close to the Assam-Meghalaya border in the same afternoon. “When the Security personnel spotted a group of militants, comprising three to four members, and asked them to stop, they opened fire on the Security Forces and tried to escape. One of them was killed in the retaliatory fire while his accomplices fled the spot,” Additional Superintendent of Police Debajit Deori said. The militants also lobbed a grenade at the troops but it did not explode. A pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain militant, he added. Military Intelligence sources identified the slain militant as Gathon Narzary, a ‘sergeant major’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB, which is controlled by Ranjan Daimary. Narzary is suspected to be involved in the July 13 blast at Chariduar reserve forest in Sonitpur district in which an Army Colonel and his driver were killed.
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July - 13 
Telegraph quoting the Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, reports that extortion was the motive behind the abduction and murder of the Manipur Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Thingnam Kishan and his two junior staff members by the militants of
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Telegraph quoting the Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, reports that extortion was the motive behind the abduction and murder of the Manipur Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Thingnam Kishan and his two junior staff members by the militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 14, 2009. The Chief Minister informed the Legislative Assembly that preliminary investigations had ascertained the motive of the crime as extortion. "The NSCN (IM) cadres demanded money from the SDO and two of his staffs and were killed for not paying it. We do not know how much money was demanded," he said. The NSCN-IM militants abducted Kishan, who was posted at Kasom Khullen in Ukhrul District, along with five of his subordinate staff members on February 14 from the District. While the abductors freed three men belonging to the Naga community, they killed Kishan, Yumnam Token Singh and Aribam Rajen Sharma. The mutilated bodies were recovered in Senapati District on February 17. Subsequently, the NSCN-IM admitted the involvement of its cadres and said ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Hopeson Ningshen was the mastermind. The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Ningshen on May 28 and he is currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail in the national capital New Delhi
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July - 13 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fi
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fired about 20 rounds, the Inspector General of Police (Western range), Kuldip Singh, said. Subsequent to retaliatory action by the SFs, the Maoists retreated. District Magistrate N.S. Nigam said no casualty has been reported on either side.
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July - 13 
Union Government is reported to have rushed additional troops to Rajnandgaon. "A battalion strength (around 1,000 men) of the force is being sent to the spot to begin combing operations and sanitise the area. Six companies (comprising 600 men) have b
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Union Government is reported to have rushed additional troops to Rajnandgaon. "A battalion strength (around 1,000 men) of the force is being sent to the spot to begin combing operations and sanitise the area. Six companies (comprising 600 men) have been sent initially," a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer said.
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July - 13 
11 persons, including six children, were killed in a blast in a seminary in a village on the outskirts of Mian Channu near Multan city in Punjab province on July 13. The explosion, which occurred at 9:05am, also damaged around 30 houses, The News rep
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11 persons, including six children, were killed in a blast in a seminary in a village on the outskirts of Mian Channu near Multan city in Punjab province on July 13. The explosion, which occurred at 9:05am, also damaged around 30 houses, The News reported. The blast was apparently caused by a huge amount of explosives stored in the house of a cleric, The Hindu reported. Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said the cleric, variously identified as Hafiz Riaz or Master Riaz, and two other men who were in the house at the time, were arrested from a hospital where they were admitted for injuries sustained in the explosion. Police said they suspected Master Riaz of storing the explosives for "terrorism" purposes. Children of the village attended Koran classes at the house and a number of them were inside at the time of the explosion. Khanewal District Police Officer Kamran Khan told the media that two suicide jackets, detonators, six rocket launchers and some Jihadi literature were recovered from the incident site. He also confirmed the death of 11 persons. Kamran Khan also said Riaz did not run a regular madrassa (seminary), but an informal school possibly as a cover. Naeem Sadiq, a doctor at a local hospital, said the dead included three women, a 15-year-old boy and six children aged between six and 12. Sources said Master Riaz was member of a proscribed outfit and had participated in the Afghan war for eight years.
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July - 13 
A German court jailed for eight years a German man of Pakistani origin on July 13 for helping to fund and supply Al Qaeda in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Dawn reported. The 47-year-old, identified only as Aleem N., was arrested in
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A German court jailed for eight years a German man of Pakistani origin on July 13 for helping to fund and supply Al Qaeda in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Dawn reported. The 47-year-old, identified only as Aleem N., was arrested in February 2008 and charged with giving 27,000 euros (38,000 dollars) as well as materials, including night-vision equipment, to the group. The court in Koblenz found him guilty of belonging to a foreign terrorist organisation receiving explosives training at an extremist camp and of helping recruit volunteers to go to Pakistan.
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July - 13 
Eight militants were killed and three others injured in a clash with a militia in the Mohmand Agency on July 13, according to Dawn. Two militants were reportedly captured. Assistant Political Agent Rasool Khan said the clash had taken place in the An
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Eight militants were killed and three others injured in a clash with a militia in the Mohmand Agency on July 13, according to Dawn. Two militants were reportedly captured. Assistant Political Agent Rasool Khan said the clash had taken place in the Anbar valley. One tribesman was injured in these clashes.
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July - 13 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said in Islamabad on July 13 that top militant commanders have been killed during the military operation in Waziristan while the Tehrik-e-Taliban chief in Swat valley, Maulana Fazlullah, was seriously injured.
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said in Islamabad on July 13 that top militant commanders have been killed during the military operation in Waziristan while the Tehrik-e-Taliban chief in Swat valley, Maulana Fazlullah, was seriously injured.
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July - 13 
Police arrested two high-profile terrorists in the federal capital Islamabad, while Security Forces arrested 13 Al Qaeda terrorists in Balochistan on July 13, Daily Times reported. According to a press statement, 34-year-old Muhammad Owais and 30-yea
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Police arrested two high-profile terrorists in the federal capital Islamabad, while Security Forces arrested 13 Al Qaeda terrorists in Balochistan on July 13, Daily Times reported. According to a press statement, 34-year-old Muhammad Owais and 30-year-old Ubaidullah belonged to the terrorist group ‘Ghazi Force’. The two are accused of recruiting young men from Islamabad and Pakistan occupied Kashmir for training at terrorist camps.
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July - 13 
SFs arrested 13 Al Qaeda terrorists – en route to Punjab via bus – from Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, a private TV channel reported.
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SFs arrested 13 Al Qaeda terrorists – en route to Punjab via bus – from Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, a private TV channel reported.
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July - 13 
Six suspected militants affiliated with the Maulvi Nazeer-led Taliban were killed and 10 others injured in an exchange of gunfire after an attack by the militants on a roadside security post at Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan Agency, in the mo
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Six suspected militants affiliated with the Maulvi Nazeer-led Taliban were killed and 10 others injured in an exchange of gunfire after an attack by the militants on a roadside security post at Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan Agency, in the morning of July 13, The News reported. Officials and tribal sources said a group of the militants attacked Sur Pul check-post near Rustam Adda at 7am with heavy weapons. The paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) personnel returned the fire, killing six militants and injuring 10 others. According to the sources, the militants took away three bodies of their slain accomplices along with them and left behind three others.
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July - 13 
A 'regional leader' of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Kadir Gazi, was killed by unidentified assailants at Siddipasha under Abhaynagar Sub-District in Jessore on July 13, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist is also one of the ma
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A 'regional leader' of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Kadir Gazi, was killed by unidentified assailants at Siddipasha under Abhaynagar Sub-District in Jessore on July 13, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist is also one of the main accused in a triple murder case.
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July - 13 
Joynal Hossain, a cadre of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed by his rivals within the outfit on July 13 at Kastdah in the Gangni Sub-District of Meherpur District.
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Joynal Hossain, a cadre of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed by his rivals within the outfit on July 13 at Kastdah in the Gangni Sub-District of Meherpur District.
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July - 13 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two bombs from the residence of JMB ehsar (full-time cadre) Abu Musa alias Ali Hossain (40) at West Tootpara in Khulna District on July 13. RAB personnel had arrested Musa and another ehsar Abdus Salam
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two bombs from the residence of JMB ehsar (full-time cadre) Abu Musa alias Ali Hossain (40) at West Tootpara in Khulna District on July 13. RAB personnel had arrested Musa and another ehsar Abdus Salam near Khulna City College on July 7. Police sources said the bombs were recovered following confessional statement of Musa during interrogation.
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July - 13 
Three suspected cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested from a house at Akur Takurpara locality in Tangail town on July 13, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants were identified as Abdur Rouf (20) of Roumari in Kurigram
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Three suspected cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested from a house at Akur Takurpara locality in Tangail town on July 13, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants were identified as Abdur Rouf (20) of Roumari in Kurigram and Mahbub Hasan (18) of Bhuapur in Tangail. Books on Jihad were recovered from their possession. Police also arrested the house owner Abdur Rahman, 30, for his alleged links with the suspected JMB cadres.
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July - 13 
Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman told BBC Sandeshaya that two senior LTTE leaders, Daya Mohan and Colonel Ram, who had lived in the Ampara jungles, had escaped. He added that Daya Mohan, the senior most LTTE leader to have sur
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Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman told BBC Sandeshaya that two senior LTTE leaders, Daya Mohan and Colonel Ram, who had lived in the Ampara jungles, had escaped. He added that Daya Mohan, the senior most LTTE leader to have survived the military operations, has left Sri Lanka and is believed to have "escaped to Malaysia". The Minister had earlier said LTTE militants had been trying to surrender or flee following the defeat of the outfit in May 2009.
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July - 13 
On July 13, the Security Forces in the Ganeshapuram area of Mannar District found one silencer gun, two magazines and 36 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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On July 13, the Security Forces in the Ganeshapuram area of Mannar District found one silencer gun, two magazines and 36 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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July - 13 
Troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade and 20 rounds of T- 56 ammunition during a search operation conducted in the Ottamavadi area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade and 20 rounds of T- 56 ammunition during a search operation conducted in the Ottamavadi area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 14 
A hardcore cadre of the banned CPI-Maoist, identified as Suresh Oraon, who is active in Chhattisgarh, was arrested from Chainpur Chowk in Gumla District on July 14, reports Times of India. In Suresh Oraon's possession, Police found 10 mobile chargers
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A hardcore cadre of the banned CPI-Maoist, identified as Suresh Oraon, who is active in Chhattisgarh, was arrested from Chainpur Chowk in Gumla District on July 14, reports Times of India. In Suresh Oraon's possession, Police found 10 mobile chargers, one mobile set, one FM radio set, a long list of telephone numbers of 700 persons, including those of Maoist ‘commanders’ and arms suppliers. He had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2004.
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July - 14 
A top ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kanthi in the Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on July 14, Daily Excelsior reported. However, his body-guard reportedly managed to
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A top ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kanthi in the Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on July 14, Daily Excelsior reported. However, his body-guard reportedly managed to escape. A woman was, however, caught in the exchange of firing between militants and SFs and was injured. Slain militant Bashir Ahmed alias Janbaaz, a resident of Baransal in Mahore, was involved in a series of subversive activities in parts of Gool-Gulabgarh-Mahore for the last seven years. His latest victims were three members of a family who were killed by his group at Baransal following the refusal of parents of a girl to marry their daughter to a HM militant. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 80 cartridges, one rocket shell, four pencil cells, one purse and one pouch were recovered from the slain militant.
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July - 14 
In a bid to counter Left-wing extremism in an effective manner, the Chhattisgarh Government has appointed senior Police officer Ramnivas as the Additional Inspector General of Police (Naxal Operations), official sources said, The Hindu reports. The G
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In a bid to counter Left-wing extremism in an effective manner, the Chhattisgarh Government has appointed senior Police officer Ramnivas as the Additional Inspector General of Police (Naxal Operations), official sources said, The Hindu reports. The Government created this new post after the Maoist attack in Rajnandgaon District on July 12.
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July - 14 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) intercepted two vehicles carrying liquor to Mokokchung on July 14, according to a delayed report. The two drivers, Mughato and Yeghoto, along with their vehicles and the ‘seized’ goods were kep
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) intercepted two vehicles carrying liquor to Mokokchung on July 14, according to a delayed report. The two drivers, Mughato and Yeghoto, along with their vehicles and the ‘seized’ goods were kept in the confinement of the outfit, informed its ‘publicity cell’.
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July - 14 
Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Orissa, said that he has no hesitation in having a dialogue with the Maoists if they eschew violence and agree for talks within the ambit of the Constitution, reports Express Buzz. Replying to question in the Leg
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Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Orissa, said that he has no hesitation in having a dialogue with the Maoists if they eschew violence and agree for talks within the ambit of the Constitution, reports Express Buzz. Replying to question in the Legislative Assembly on July 14, Patnaik said the ongoing activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are not conducive for talks. The State Government had announced its readiness for talks with them in the past, but there was no response, he said. Answering another question, the Chief Minister said INR 4.2808 billion had been spent under the modernisation of State Police forces scheme during 2000-01 and 2008-09. He added that the balance amount of INR 131.5 million will be spent.
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July - 14 
Pakistan is reported to have constructed a large number of strong bunkers and observations posts closer to the International Border (IB) after the terrorist attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. "Taking advantage of the cease-fire agreement and the
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Pakistan is reported to have constructed a large number of strong bunkers and observations posts closer to the International Border (IB) after the terrorist attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. "Taking advantage of the cease-fire agreement and the situation prevailing along the borders, Pakistan has been strengthening its defence infrastructure especially in the Jammu and Kashmir. After Mumbai terror strike, the pace of work has been increased along the IB. Some works initiated were highly objectionable and BSF [Border Security Force] raised the points during flag meetings," Special Director General (DG) of the BSF, U. K. Bansal, told media-persons at the sidelines of the passing- out parade at local training centre in Udhampur on July 14. The DG disclosed that BSF at various levels have raised objections and even took up the matter with their Pakistani counterparts but on ground, they have not responded to the commitment made during flag meetings. "We want these objectionable structures to be removed," the DG maintained. Responding to another question, the DG said there has been a decline in the infiltration along the IB in Jammu sector due to fencing and increased vigil all along the borders but the terrorist infrastructure and training camps were still intact on the Pakistani side. "There is hardly any decline in terrorists training activities. The training camps, as per inputs available from that side are still existing. There may be shifting in the locations just to create disillusion among the world community but overall, the launching pads and terror infrastructure still existed in Pak and the PoK areas," he added.
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Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant from Kupwara District while an improvised explosive device (IED) was destroyed at Kulgam District in separate incidents across the Kashmir valley, a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. During the int
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Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant from Kupwara District while an improvised explosive device (IED) was destroyed at Kulgam District in separate incidents across the Kashmir valley, a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. During the intervening night of July 14 and15, Kralpora Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant, identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat, a resident of Batpora Tangmarg. One AK-47 rifle, four AK-magazines, 120 rounds and four grenades were recovered from his possession. Separately, Kulgam Police neutralized a IED weighing about a kilogram planted at the orchard of Abdul Rashid Rather.
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July - 14 
Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from
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Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, reports Times of India. Two persons were arrested in this connection from Daltonganj (Jharkhand) and the national capital New Delhi. The communication gadgets were transhipped from Delhi by Air India cargo, booked by a Jharkhand-based contractor, Naresh Sharma, against the name of his staff. The consignment was to be received from the Air India office at Pradhan Tower on Mahatma Gandhi road in Ranchi. While Naresh was arrested from Daltonganj in Palamu District, the supplier of the devices, identified as Praveen Sharma, was arrested in Delhi by the Special Cell of Delhi Police based on information provided by Ranchi Police. Police also seized a bullet-proof jacket from Naresh's possession. The jacket along with the consignment was to be delivered to the CPI-Maoist central committee member Sandeepji. The seized items include 60 Motorolla walkie talkie sets, 60 headphones, chargers, 3.6 volt 54 batteries, 10 Sony compact transistors, two world radio transistors, six mini cassette recorders most of them made in Japan and China.
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July - 14 
Prem Saiton, the truck driver who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants from Dimapur on July 13, managed to escape from the militant captivity in the morning of July 14, according to Sangai Ex
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Prem Saiton, the truck driver who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants from Dimapur on July 13, managed to escape from the militant captivity in the morning of July 14, according to Sangai Express. Saiton was transporting phabou (a variety of small fish) from Guwahati to Imphal when he was abducted from Dimapur. After his escape, Saiton reported himself at Dimapur East Police Station in the morning.
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July - 14 
PTI reports that the Government has conceded that the coming together of Left-wing extremist groups posed a "formidable challenge" but expressed its resolve to fight the menace by deploying additional forces under a comprehensive plan. The Annual Rep
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PTI reports that the Government has conceded that the coming together of Left-wing extremist groups posed a "formidable challenge" but expressed its resolve to fight the menace by deploying additional forces under a comprehensive plan. The Annual Report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for 2008-09 also said nearly 87 per cent Naxalite (Left-wing extremist) violence is accounted for by the four worst-affected States - Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa. The report said the coming together of major groups like People’s War Group and Maoist Communist Centre under a single banner has been accompanied by growing militarisation in their organisation and tactics, thus creating a "formidable challenge", it said. There were 1,591 incidents of Maoist violence in which 721 persons were killed in 2008 compared to 1,567 incidents which left 696 dead in 2007. “Left-wing extremist violence registered an increase of 3.4 per cent over the previous year. The four worst affected states accounted for 86.39 per cent of total incidents of Naxal violence in 2008," the report added.
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July - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) suspect the involvement of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Gandhi, behind the July 13 bomb blast near Bhalukpong in Sonitpur District that claimed the lives of an Army colonel and his drive
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Security Forces (SFs) suspect the involvement of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Gandhi, behind the July 13 bomb blast near Bhalukpong in Sonitpur District that claimed the lives of an Army colonel and his driver, reports Telegraph. A senior Police official said Gandhi was out to trigger blasts targeting Police Stations and SF personnel in Guwahati as well as in Sonitpur and Dhemaji Districts, following instructions of NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary. "He almost succeeded in carrying out a blast at Gogamukh Police Station in Dhemaji District by planting a bomb in a taxi a week ago. But fortunately, the bomb-laden taxi was detected," the official said. "Gandhi has become the right hand man of Daimary after Laden, another dreaded cadre, died in an encounter with the Police in the Birubari area of Guwahati about a month back," the official said. "Gandhi fled from Dhemaji about a fortnight back, handing over the responsibility to Krishna, another NDFB cadre, to carry out blasts in Dhemaji," he said, adding that the Police had laid a trap to arrest Krishna but the latter had managed to escape. The official said as per information, Daimary had issued instructions to Gandhi to carry out the blasts to avenge the recent killings of the NDFB militants in several parts of the State. According to official figures placed in the Legislative Assembly on July 13, 43 NDFB militants have been killed in encounters with the SFs between March 1 and June 30, 2009.
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July - 14 
SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Tarkundi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 60 rounds, three IED packets, six pistol rounds, four RPG rounds and one bag.
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SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Tarkundi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 60 rounds, three IED packets, six pistol rounds, four RPG rounds and one bag.
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July - 14 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on July 14, reports IANS. The bodies of the two CPI-M work
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on July 14, reports IANS. The bodies of the two CPI-M workers - Swapan Debsingha and Tarini Mahato - were found near a ditch in the forest area of Memul under Salboni Police Station, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Raj Kanojia told IANS in capital Kolkata. Armed Maoists had abducted the duo in the night of July 13.
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July - 14 
The Bishnupur Police personnel arrested three militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) Lalumba Group from Kwakta Khuman during an operation launched at around 4.30 pm (IST) on July 14, reports Sangai Express. According
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The Bishnupur Police personnel arrested three militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) Lalumba Group from Kwakta Khuman during an operation launched at around 4.30 pm (IST) on July 14, reports Sangai Express. According to a statement issued by the Bishnupur District Superintendent of Police, the arrested militants were identified as ‘political advisor’ of KCP (MC) Lalumba group, Nongthombam Bikram Singh alias Dilip alias Tamocha alias Michael alias Loya (26), Moirangthem Kinglan Singh alias Joy (24) and Nongthongbam Abungo Singh alias Aman alias Abomcha (22). One 9-mm pistol with one magazine loaded with four live rounds of 9-mm ammunition was recovered from the possession of Nongthongbam Bikram Singh.
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July - 14 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, identified as Pradeep Sangma of Sherpur District of Bangladesh, along the India-Bangladesh border in the West Garo Hills District on July 1
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, identified as Pradeep Sangma of Sherpur District of Bangladesh, along the India-Bangladesh border in the West Garo Hills District on July 14, according to Assam Tribune.
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July - 14 
The unidentified militant, who was shot dead in an encounter with a combined team of Thoubal District commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles at Wangbal in Thoubal district on July 13, was identified as one R K Bidyananda (32) of Chingmeirong Maning
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The unidentified militant, who was shot dead in an encounter with a combined team of Thoubal District commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles at Wangbal in Thoubal district on July 13, was identified as one R K Bidyananda (32) of Chingmeirong Maning Leikai, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, Bidyananda was a cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit.
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July - 14 
At least 23 militants were killed during clashes between a tribal militia and militants in the Ziaray Kandao area of Anbar sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 14, The News reported. Four members of the militia were injured, sources said. Howev
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At least 23 militants were killed during clashes between a tribal militia and militants in the Ziaray Kandao area of Anbar sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 14, The News reported. Four members of the militia were injured, sources said. However, official sources said only 18 militants were killed in the gunfight which continued for several hours. They said militants also destroyed five houses of the militia identified as Subedar Major Pasham Gul, Sultan, Zahir Shah, Baghdad Shah and Rozi Shah. Three volunteers of the tribal force were reported missing after the clashes.
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July - 14 
In the Swat Valley, Security Forces killed nine more militants and arrested several others during search and clearance operations, The News reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) update issued on July 15, SFs conducted an op
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In the Swat Valley, Security Forces killed nine more militants and arrested several others during search and clearance operations, The News reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) update issued on July 15, SFs conducted an operation at Syed Parinda Ziarat near Rangeela and arrested five suspects, besides recovering four small machine guns, 11 pistols, two rifles, three grenades and one Motorola set. The SFs also conducted a search operation at Kuza Bandai and during the consequent encounter five militants were killed while four others were killed during clashes between the two sides at Tahirabad and Billogram.
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July - 14 
Punjab Government is soon going to start a search operation against suspected militants and terrorists in southern Punjab, State Minister for Interior Tasnim Ahmed Qureshi said on July 14. Talking to reporters during his visit to the Central Jail Sta
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Punjab Government is soon going to start a search operation against suspected militants and terrorists in southern Punjab, State Minister for Interior Tasnim Ahmed Qureshi said on July 14. Talking to reporters during his visit to the Central Jail Staff Training Institute in Lahore, he said the Government had received information that terrorists were trying to launch operations in the area.
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July - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) and political administration in a joint operation arrested 89 tribesmen and seized two vehicles under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation in the Mullakhel and Akram Baig areas in Qandharo sub-d
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Security Forces (SFs) and political administration in a joint operation arrested 89 tribesmen and seized two vehicles under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation in the Mullakhel and Akram Baig areas in Qandharo sub-division.
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July - 14 
The Government of Punjab on July 14 disassociated itself from a case challenging the Lahore High Court order that released the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, as it filed an application with the Supreme
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The Government of Punjab on July 14 disassociated itself from a case challenging the Lahore High Court order that released the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] front) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, as it filed an application with the Supreme Court (SC) to withdraw its petition that challenged the release, Daily Times reported. Appearing on notice, the Punjab Advocate General (AG) Raza Farooq informed the SC that the Punjab Government had decided to withdraw its petition against Saeed’s release, as it had insufficient evidence against him and his aide, Col (r) Nazir Ahmed. Appearing on the behalf of the federal Government, Deputy AG Shah Khawar requested the court for additional time to seek the Centre’s instructions on the issue. Accepting the request, the court reportedly adjourned the hearing until July 16.
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July - 14 
Two persons were killed and three others injured when militants attacked an oil tanker in the Chingai area of Landikotal subdivision in the Khyber Agency on July 14. Sources said an oil tanker loaded with 50000 litres of GP1 petrol was en route to Af
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Two persons were killed and three others injured when militants attacked an oil tanker in the Chingai area of Landikotal subdivision in the Khyber Agency on July 14. Sources said an oil tanker loaded with 50000 litres of GP1 petrol was en route to Afghanistan via Torkham highway when the militants from the nearby mountains attacked it with rockets and other automatic weapons. The oil tanker caught fire, killing one person and injuring another. The attack consequently triggered an encounter between SFs and militants who targeted each other’s positions with light and heavy weapons. A local, identified as Shahaan Afridi, was killed and two others sustained injuries when they were hit by a shell during an exchange of fire between the two sides. The Khyber Agency-based Taliban commander Omer Farooq claimed responsibility for the attack. Earlier, the Taliban had distributed pamphlets threatening truckers with serious consequences if they did not stop supplies to foreign forces in Afghanistan.
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July - 14 
A presidential probe into the massacre of 17 local aid workers of the French aid agency Action against Hunger or Action Contre la Faim (ACF) exonerated the Sri Lanka military saying that the military was not operating in the area when the crime took
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A presidential probe into the massacre of 17 local aid workers of the French aid agency Action against Hunger or Action Contre la Faim (ACF) exonerated the Sri Lanka military saying that the military was not operating in the area when the crime took place in August 2006, Colombo Page reported. The chairman of the presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI), former Supreme Court Judge Nissanka Udalagama, has said in a report that the deaths occurred on the morning of the August 4, 2006 and until the night of that day the town of Mutur and the surrounding areas were under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The local Daily Island quoting the report released by the COI said "There is undisputable evidence that the LTTE were present in the Mutur town on the morning of the 4th August. There is no evidence of any Army personnel being seen on the 4th in Mutur city centre. However, there is overwhelming evidence, in addition to Tamil Net declaration that the LTTE were present in the town of Mutur on the 4th." The 17 local aid workers of the French NGO were found shot in execution style in their office in Mutur town in the East amid heavy fighting between the troops and the LTTE.
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July - 14 
Air Force troops conducting a search in the Kantale area of Trincomalee District recovered one five kilograms heavy claymore mine and three hand grenades, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Air Force troops conducting a search in the Kantale area of Trincomalee District recovered one five kilograms heavy claymore mine and three hand grenades, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 14 
Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in Iranamadu, Murusumudai, Vellamullaivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West, Mullaitivu and Nellankulam areas found more arms and ammunition on July 14, reported S
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Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in Iranamadu, Murusumudai, Vellamullaivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West, Mullaitivu and Nellankulam areas found more arms and ammunition on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one kilogram of C-4 explosives, T-56 weapon spares, two I-com sets, 291 T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Guns (LMG), one 5.56-mm weapon, 700 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), one T-56 weapon with 40-mm grenade launcher, 327 T-56 weapons, one T-55 weapon, 28 SLR weapons, one shotgun, one 303 rifle, 12 G3A3 weapons, 16 T-81 Light Machine Guns, 35 sub machine guns (SMG), 35 RPG launchers, three 16-mm weapons, 59 MPMG barrels, 25 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) barrels, 50LMG links, 200 unidentified ammunition, 66 anti-personnel mines, 37 hand grenades, five Arul bombs, one fuse, 59 T-81 weapons, 2750 T-56 ammunition, 180 T-56 ammunition boxes, one Nippon camera, one Kodak camera, one sight, five active turning antennas, 30 antenna sockets, five Uninterruptible Power Supply units (UPS), five standard repeaters, six radio sets, 190 FNC ammunition, one 120-mm mortar, two 120-mm mortar carriages, 15 car-wash cans, one 12.7-mm gun barrel, 250 12.7mm ammunition, two unidentified gun barrels, two acid cans, 500 liters of diesel, several MPMG and GPMG links, two booby traps, one thousand and two hundred 23-mm ammunition, 10 pouches, one gun mount, one micro pistol, three pistol magazines, five thousand eight hundred and ninety 5.51 x 45mm ammunition rounds, 1785 pistol ammunition.
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July - 14 
Army troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Alankulam, Uliyankulam, Pandiyankulam, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal, Karayanmullivaikkal, Chalai and Muhamale areas of Wanni recovered huge cache of weapons on Jul
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Army troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Alankulam, Uliyankulam, Pandiyankulam, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal, Karayanmullivaikkal, Chalai and Muhamale areas of Wanni recovered huge cache of weapons on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included 22 T-56 weapons, 139 anti-personnel mines, three 81-mm mortar bombs, fifty-one 60-mm mortar bombs, ten thousand and sixty three 7.62-mm ammunitions, 12 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), twenty-eight 73-mm heat rounds, 100 kilograms of unidentified explosives, one kilogram of C-4 explosives, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), 750 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 601 unidentified rounds of ammunition, four hundred 5.56 round of ammunition, three 81-mm mortar bombs, two 40-mm grenade launchers, one RL bomb, one Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide boat, 62 Rangan 99 type LTTE mines, eight hand grenades, one 400 k type hand grenade, one 60-mm mortar smoke round, thirteen 60-mm mortar fuses, three 303 rifles, three T-81 weapons, one Chinese pistol, one RPG launcher, one shotgun, one locally made gun, three T-56 magazines, three pouches, three life saving jackets, one motorbike jacket, two I-com sets, one Yeasu set, three small water cans, one OG cap, one uniform, 200 meter long wire, 58 boat propellers, 49 boat engines, one Outboard Motor, one battery charger, four generators, one welding plant, six fire extinguishers, three boat oil tanks, 45 detonators, one compressor, 24 combat & survivor books, seven books about guns and ammunition, 36 books of soldiers on front-line, 18 books about Global Positioning System, one unidentified book, three magazine copies of Jane’s Intelligence review, seven books on aviation and two camouflage caps.
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July - 14 
The Sri Lankan Police on July 14 urged the public to be vigilant as certain persons “who support Tiger terrorism” could carry out destructive activities in the south, connoting provinces in the island nation outside the North and East, reports The Hi
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The Sri Lankan Police on July 14 urged the public to be vigilant as certain persons “who support Tiger terrorism” could carry out destructive activities in the south, connoting provinces in the island nation outside the North and East, reports The Hindu. The Sri Lankan Inspector-General called for maximum cooperation from the public for the security programme and said though there were different views among the public on road blocks and search operations, they were being carried out in the public interest.
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July - 14 
Transport Minister Dullas Allahapperuma reportedly said that Sinhalese will not be settled in the earlier Tamil dominated areas when displaced persons are resettled in the North, according to Daily News. Addressing a press briefing at the Mahaweli Ce
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Transport Minister Dullas Allahapperuma reportedly said that Sinhalese will not be settled in the earlier Tamil dominated areas when displaced persons are resettled in the North, according to Daily News. Addressing a press briefing at the Mahaweli Centre in Colombo on July 14, the Minister emphasised that no Sinhala colonies will be established in the areas where only Tamil people were living during the resettlement process. Denying a Parliamentarian’s comment to Times UK Online that the Government is trying to settle Sinhalese in Tamil villages under the cover of resettling displaced in the north, the Minister said not a single family other than original dwellers were resettled in the villages in the Musali Division in Mannar.
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July - 14 
Troops in Mullaitivu area found one 60-mm mortar bomb, two claymore bombs of 7.5 kilograms each and a large cache of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warlike items.
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Troops in Mullaitivu area found one 60-mm mortar bomb, two claymore bombs of 7.5 kilograms each and a large cache of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warlike items.
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July - 15 
A cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were recovered by a combined team of the Thoubal and Imphal West District Police during a raid at the house of Laishram Shaymjai (52) in Khangabok Meisn
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A cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were recovered by a combined team of the Thoubal and Imphal West District Police during a raid at the house of Laishram Shaymjai (52) in Khangabok Meisnam Leikai under Thoubal Police Station, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK rifle with one magazine and 45 rounds of AK ammo, two lethod guns with two lethod shells, one magazine each of .32 pistol and 9-mm pistol, two Kenwood wireless sets, one receipt book of KCP and one scotter were recovered from the house. Police arrested the house owner along with his wife Thoi Devi (44) and two daughters Bijaya Devi (21) and Shila Devi (19) and son Vishal (23). Another suspect, identified as Moirangthem Amu (21) of Khangabok Naorem Leikai, who was found sheltering in the house was also arrested by the Police for further interrogation.
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A civilian was kidnapped and subsequently killed by the militants in Seel area of Doda District on July 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Official reports said a civilian, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, a resident of Seel Bhandass in Doda, was kidnapped i
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A civilian was kidnapped and subsequently killed by the militants in Seel area of Doda District on July 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Official reports said a civilian, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, a resident of Seel Bhandass in Doda, was kidnapped in the night of July 15 from his house by two militants. His bullet-riddled body was recovered by local people and Police from Sogwal forests in Seel area the next morning.
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July - 15 
A combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Wahengbam Bike alias Bicky Meitei (31) of Top Moirangkampu Khewa Mapal, from Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal
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A combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Wahengbam Bike alias Bicky Meitei (31) of Top Moirangkampu Khewa Mapal, from Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal East District. A demand note of INR 500000 addressed to Yanglem Shyamsunder of Top Awang Leikai and one red Yamaha RX 100 (MH IH 9072) were recovered from his possession.
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July - 15 
A day before his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there should be strong action against those who planned the terrorist attack on Mumbai, Times of India reported. Addressing the Non-Al
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A day before his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there should be strong action against those who planned the terrorist attack on Mumbai, Times of India reported. Addressing the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on July 15, Dr. Singh said, "Terrorist groups have become more sophisticated, more organised and more daring. Terrorists and those who aid and abet them must be brought to justice." Calling for the destruction of sanctuaries for terrorists, the Prime Minister said, "The infrastructure of terrorism must be dismantled and there should be no safe havens for terrorists because they do not represent any cause, group or religion. It is time that we agree on a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism."
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July - 15 
A grenade throwing module of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was neutralized by the Police by arresting six of its over-ground workers (OGWs) in two separate operations in the capital Srinagar on July 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Srinagar Po
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A grenade throwing module of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was neutralized by the Police by arresting six of its over-ground workers (OGWs) in two separate operations in the capital Srinagar on July 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Srinagar Police received a tip off regarding the presence of two OGWs of the LeT in Maisuma area and based on the input, both of them were subsequently arrested, a Police spokesman said. The duo was identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Saidpora Sopore, and Manzoor Ahmad Rana, a resident of Rajwar Handwara. A live grenade was recovered from their possession. On their disclosure, two more persons, Nisar Ahmad Bhat and Farooq Ahmad Rana, were arrested, the spokesman said. After interrogation, the group disclosed that they were behind grenade throwing incidents on the Sopore Police Station, Baramulla Police Station and grenade explosions in Gow Kadal and Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar and were planning for more such attacks, he added. Based on their disclosures, one Pika gun, four rifle grenades and 100 AK 47 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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July - 15 
A top United Nations (UN) official has warned that the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is most likely to attack India again to increase tension between India and Pakistan, reports Times of India. "Lashkar-e-Toiba tactics is quite obvious. It is
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A top United Nations (UN) official has warned that the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is most likely to attack India again to increase tension between India and Pakistan, reports Times of India. "Lashkar-e-Toiba tactics is quite obvious. It is trying to increase tensions between India and Pakistan at a time when they and their associates are particularly under pressure in western Pakistan," said Richard Barrett, Coordinator of the UN Security Council's Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Committee, Indian Express reported. "They may do that again," Barrett said, adding that "this is the real risk".
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July - 15 
According to ANI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a JCB excavator, an earthmoving machine, at Niyamatpur in Gaya District on July 15. Police said the insurgents torched the excavator machine when they did not fin
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According to ANI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a JCB excavator, an earthmoving machine, at Niyamatpur in Gaya District on July 15. Police said the insurgents torched the excavator machine when they did not find anybody around.
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July - 15 
According to DNA, the Maoist action squad members who held sway over Lalgarh for nine long months were residents of West Bengal and Jharkhand, but the operation was masterminded by Nepal-based members of the underground Coordination Committee of Maoi
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According to DNA, the Maoist action squad members who held sway over Lalgarh for nine long months were residents of West Bengal and Jharkhand, but the operation was masterminded by Nepal-based members of the underground Coordination Committee of Maoist Parties and Organisations of South Asia (CCOMPOSA). This was ascertained after the Intelligence branch of the West Bengal Police intercepted mobile phone calls between the CCOMPOSA and action squad members during 'Operation Lalgarh'. It further said that a team of around 200 CCOMPOSA members set up bases in the jungles of Jharkhand and Bastar in Chhattisgarh to monitor the activity in Lalgarh.
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July - 15 
According to IANS, 29 Policemen have been suspended in Chhattisgarh for refusing jungle warfare training, an official said on July 15. The suspended Policemen - all constables - were posted in Janjgir-Champa District and had been ordered to go for tr
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According to IANS, 29 Policemen have been suspended in Chhattisgarh for refusing jungle warfare training, an official said on July 15. The suspended Policemen - all constables - were posted in Janjgir-Champa District and had been ordered to go for training at the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College in Kanker District.
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July - 15 
According to Imphal Free Press, Police arrested seven militants of the Azad fraction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), including a woman, from a motor stand in capital Agartala on July 15. "The seven militants of Azad fraction of PULF inclu
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According to Imphal Free Press, Police arrested seven militants of the Azad fraction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), including a woman, from a motor stand in capital Agartala on July 15. "The seven militants of Azad fraction of PULF including their self-styled ‘Army chief’ Mohammad Abdur Rahaman (25) were detained from a motor stand in Agartala with some Bangladeshi mobile SIM cards and incriminating documents," said the Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya. "The rebels unsuccessfully tried to cross the border through Sonamura in western Tripura and then they returned to go to Bangladesh through another route," he added. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Abdur Rahman (25), Mohammad Firoz Khan alias Laskar (24), Mohammad Abdul Kasim (39), Mohammad Nazir Ahamed alias Tai Kunda (23), Mohammad Sanowar Ali (18), Mohammad Jamir (30) and Lufi. The seven militants later confessed that they were trained in Bangladesh by the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) outfit, adds Sentinel.
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July - 15 
On July 15, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram admitted that the problem of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) had been underestimated for several years allowing the Maoists to spread their wings, reports Times of India. Replying to questions in the Rajya
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On July 15, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram admitted that the problem of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) had been underestimated for several years allowing the Maoists to spread their wings, reports Times of India. Replying to questions in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Chidambaram said, "Regrettably, for many years, we did not assess the LWE challenge correctly. I think we underestimated the challenge. Left wing extremists have extended their areas of influence. They have entrenched themselves. Today they pose a grave challenge to the State.” The Home Minister told the Rajya Sabha that the Government would pursue a two-pronged approach to deal with the problem - first a police action to secure the ground and follow it up with development work, The Hindu reported. Securing the ground was necessary as development works had become Maoists’ targets - they were blowing up communication towers, destroying school buildings and planting mines to prevent laying of roads, he pointed out. The minister, acknowledging the ability of Maoists' to launch military-style attacks and overwhelm police detachments, said the Government had now appointed a military advisor to help out in operational matters. "Plans are being drawn up in close consultation with State governments... we have also appointed a military advisor (Brigadier D S Dadwal)." Brigadier Dadwal, a senior Army officer who was serving as Deputy General Officer Commanding (GOC) with the 11 Infantry Division, will be responsible for coordination of Police forces. He was appointed in February 2009 mainly for advising security agencies on specialised training but is also expected to help out in operational procedures. When asked about the status of Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) in Chhattisgarh, Chidambaram said, "We are not in favour of non-State players taking on extremists. That could be a political party... that could be Salwa Judum or any other organisation. We are for States dealing with Left-wing extremists." Chidambaram said he had personally visited all the affected States and was in regular touch with the Chief Ministers concerned to finalise a plan. A meeting of the Chief Ministers of the affected States would be held next month, according to The Hindu.
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July - 15 
Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Elangbam Ibochouba Singh alias Khomei (23) of Kadangband Mayai Leikai, at Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Elangbam Ibochouba Singh alias Khomei (23) of Kadangband Mayai Leikai, at Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 15 
Speaking at the Summit, Gilani said there was recently forward movement in Pakistan's relations with India and it hopes to sustain the momentum and move towards comprehensive engagement, Hindustan Times reported. Pakistan believed that durable peace
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Speaking at the Summit, Gilani said there was recently forward movement in Pakistan's relations with India and it hopes to sustain the momentum and move towards comprehensive engagement, Hindustan Times reported. Pakistan believed that durable peace in South Asia was achievable if it was facilitated by resolution of all outstanding issues including Kashmir, he claimed.
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July - 15 
The driver of the Executive Engineer of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Yumnam Chandra (40), was shot dead by unidentified militants who attempted to abduct the engineer, Oinam Ibopishak, at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril under Nambol Police St
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The driver of the Executive Engineer of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Yumnam Chandra (40), was shot dead by unidentified militants who attempted to abduct the engineer, Oinam Ibopishak, at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril under Nambol Police Station of Bishnupur District around 4.30pm (IST) on July 15, reports Imphal Free Press. Oinam Ibopishak along with his driver Yumnam Chandra was returning home while unidentified militants stopped their vehicle at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril and attempted to abduct the former. The driver, however, challeged the militants and later when local residents began to gather at the spot, the militants managed to escape after firing some rounds wounding the driver who subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
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July - 15 
The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Gangaram Mahato (45), the Purulia District committee leader of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Burrabazaar near Purulia on July 15,
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The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Gangaram Mahato (45), the Purulia District committee leader of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Burrabazaar near Purulia on July 15, a day after two CPI-M activists were killed by the Maoists at Salboni in West Midnapore District. The Police said an eight-member motorbike-borne gang of Maoists shot at Gangaram Mahato, who was returning from the market on his motorcycle, from a point blank range at Burrabazaar, killing him on the spot. Mahato was reportedly on the hit-list of the Maoists, the Police said.
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July - 15 
The Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir met in Sharm el-Sheikh late on July 14 and again briefly on July 15 as part of renewed efforts by the two countries to restart the dialogue process. Menon sai
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The Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir met in Sharm el-Sheikh late on July 14 and again briefly on July 15 as part of renewed efforts by the two countries to restart the dialogue process. Menon said the talks on July 14, which lasted 90 minutes, involved “good,” “detailed and lengthy” discussion on the issues he and Bashir had been tasked to take up. Apart from the dossier Pakistan had prepared on its investigations into the Mumbai terrorist attack, the Foreign Secretary said he was briefed by his counterpart on the steps Islamabad had taken. “I told him of our concerns and he told us what they had done and of their determination to fight terrorism,” Menon said.
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July - 15 
The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Judge Y.D. Shinde was given additional security after he received a threat to his life late on July 15, according to Indian Express. Shinde, who is handling high profile cases like the Ju
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The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Judge Y.D. Shinde was given additional security after he received a threat to his life late on July 15, according to Indian Express. Shinde, who is handling high profile cases like the July 2006 Mumbai train bomb blast case, Malegaon bomb blast case and the case against the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit, reportedly got a threat call from a PCO demanding that the men who are under arrest since 2006 should be released. “The judge received a threat call but the caller did not disclose the motive. We have provided round-the-clock security to the judge,” said Mumbai Police Commissioner D. Sivanandan.
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July - 15 
There are about 117 Policemen for every one hundred thousand people in India, which is much lower than the United Nations standard of 222 Policemen for the same size of population, reports Times of India. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mulla
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There are about 117 Policemen for every one hundred thousand people in India, which is much lower than the United Nations standard of 222 Policemen for the same size of population, reports Times of India. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 15 that, “As per information furnished by BPR&D, the sanctioned and actual total Police per one lakh population at all-India level is 145.25 and 117.09, respectively.”
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July - 15 
Two days after attacking the Dharampur camp of the Security Forces, the Maoists again raided the same camp in the night of July 15 besides another at Andharjora in Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District, Police said. The encounter is still continu
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Two days after attacking the Dharampur camp of the Security Forces, the Maoists again raided the same camp in the night of July 15 besides another at Andharjora in Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District, Police said. The encounter is still continuing and casualty, if any, was not known, the sources said.
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July - 15 
Two more OGWS of the LeT were arrested by the Police from the Dalgate area in the capital. A live hand grenade, Indian currency 25000 and some incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the duo, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and M
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Two more OGWS of the LeT were arrested by the Police from the Dalgate area in the capital. A live hand grenade, Indian currency 25000 and some incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the duo, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Yusuf Panchoo, who also is a released militant of LeT outfit, a Police spokesman said. Their rented accommodation in Hyderpora was raided and a mobile phone, a battery circuit for making blasting IED and some incriminating documents were recovered. The disclosures by the duo revealed that they were behind grenade blasts in Dalgate area and were in contact with senior cadres of LeT outfit and the currency recovered from their possession was to be used in carrying out terrorist activities in the city, the spokesman said.
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July - 15 
Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the Khurai Thoudam Leikai residence of Naoroibam Manglem (53), a driver in the Manipur Film Development Corporation, at around 8.30pm, reports Sangai Express. However, the grenade did not explode.
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Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the Khurai Thoudam Leikai residence of Naoroibam Manglem (53), a driver in the Manipur Film Development Corporation, at around 8.30pm, reports Sangai Express. However, the grenade did not explode.
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July - 15 
Al Qaeda’s second-in-command Ayman Al-Zawahri accused the US of leading a crusade to turn Pakistan from a Muslim nuclear power into a divided nation and urged Pakistanis to join the jihad to resist, Daily Times reported. Taliban were in a tug-of-war
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Al Qaeda’s second-in-command Ayman Al-Zawahri accused the US of leading a crusade to turn Pakistan from a Muslim nuclear power into a divided nation and urged Pakistanis to join the jihad to resist, Daily Times reported. Taliban were in a tug-of-war with the US-allied Government as they push to make Pakistan a “citadel of Islam” in the region, Zawahri said. “It is the individual duty of every Muslim in Pakistan to join the mujahideen,” Zawahri said, Reuters reported. He is reported to have said, “The crusade aims at eradicating the growing jihad nucleus in order to break up this nuclear capable country, and transform it into tiny fragments, loyal to and dependent on the neo-crusaders.”
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July - 15 
At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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July - 15 
Five militants and two civilians were killed and seven others wounded in air strikes and rocket attacks in South Waziristan Agency on July 15, Dawn reported. According to security officials, planes shelled two compounds occupied by militants in the S
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Five militants and two civilians were killed and seven others wounded in air strikes and rocket attacks in South Waziristan Agency on July 15, Dawn reported. According to security officials, planes shelled two compounds occupied by militants in the Sararogha and Laddha areas of South Waziristan, killing five militants and injuring six others.
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July - 15 
In addition, reports from Miranshah indicated that columns of infantry units with tanks moved into North Waziristan and a curfew was clamped on several parts of the Agency. Witnesses said hundreds of troops had reached their base in Miranshah, the he
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In addition, reports from Miranshah indicated that columns of infantry units with tanks moved into North Waziristan and a curfew was clamped on several parts of the Agency. Witnesses said hundreds of troops had reached their base in Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan, from Mirali, along with 25 tanks and armoured personnel carriers and over 100 other vehicles. All bazaars and markets in the two towns are reported to have remained closed. According to officials, one soldier was injured when a bomb exploded near the Banda check-post. Troops also defused four improvised explosive devices planted on the Mirali-Miranshah road.
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July - 15 
In the Buner District, the SFs launched an operation against militants in the Gokand, Hisar, Bagra and Minyarai areas. The District Police Officer, Abdul Rashid, told The News that seven hideouts of the militants were destroyed and six militants were
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In the Buner District, the SFs launched an operation against militants in the Gokand, Hisar, Bagra and Minyarai areas. The District Police Officer, Abdul Rashid, told The News that seven hideouts of the militants were destroyed and six militants were arrested. He claimed to have cleared Gokand, a valley bordering Swat valley that was invaded by Taliban during their incursion on Buner in early April 2009. The officials, however, conceded that Taliban were still present in Bishonay area near Pir Baba. However, he said the life had returned to normalcy and curfew relaxed during daytime.
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July - 15 
In the provincial capital Peshawar, at least two children were injured in a rocket attack early on July 15. A Police official told Daily Times that Taliban militants fired three rockets from an unidentified location into the city at about 12:30pm, an
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In the provincial capital Peshawar, at least two children were injured in a rocket attack early on July 15. A Police official told Daily Times that Taliban militants fired three rockets from an unidentified location into the city at about 12:30pm, and one of them hit a house in Sethi Town, injuring a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy. He said the rockets landed in Chmakani, Gulbahar and Pahari Pura areas of the city.
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July - 15 
Locals of village Sandoka in Malakand Agency apprehended three militants and later handed them over to the SFs.
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Locals of village Sandoka in Malakand Agency apprehended three militants and later handed them over to the SFs.
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July - 15 
Militants fired several rockets in the village Khechi in the Jandola region. Two women were killed and a child was injured when one of the rockets hit the house of a tribesman.
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Militants fired several rockets in the village Khechi in the Jandola region. Two women were killed and a child was injured when one of the rockets hit the house of a tribesman.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 people on July 15, including four relatives of Taliban ‘commander’ Shah Duran and eight suspected terrorists, according to Daily Times. Sources told Online news agency that the SFs detained two nephews of Duran and t
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 people on July 15, including four relatives of Taliban ‘commander’ Shah Duran and eight suspected terrorists, according to Daily Times. Sources told Online news agency that the SFs detained two nephews of Duran and two of his brothers-in-law. On the same day, SFs arrested six suspected Taliban militants during a search operation in Bara.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, Th
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs conducted a search operation in Peuchar and killed Abu Laith, a Swat Taliban commander in Peuchar, their former headquarters. “The security forces carried out search operation in Akhund Killay near Kabal and killed eight militants, including two foreigners. One soldier embraced shahadat and three soldiers including an officer were injured during exchange of fire,” the ISPR said. During a search operation in Reema, the SFs claimed to have killed three more militants.
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July - 15 
Six Taliban militants, including two commanders, surrendered before the political administration in a peace jirga in the Safi District of Mohmand Agency on July 15, Daily Times reported. The jirga, consisting of Gurbuz tribe elders and the political
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Six Taliban militants, including two commanders, surrendered before the political administration in a peace jirga in the Safi District of Mohmand Agency on July 15, Daily Times reported. The jirga, consisting of Gurbuz tribe elders and the political administration, was held at Ghalanai, headquarters of the Agency. The Assistant Political Agent, Syed Ahmed Khan, and Tehsildar (revenue administrative officer) Zabit Khan were also present. The Taliban commanders were identified as Ikram and Suleman.
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July - 15 
Suspected Taliban militants blew up a Police post in the Takhbhai area of Mardan District early on July 15, Daily Times reported. Explosives planted along the outer wall completely destroyed the Toordher post. The Mardan District Police Officer told
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Suspected Taliban militants blew up a Police post in the Takhbhai area of Mardan District early on July 15, Daily Times reported. Explosives planted along the outer wall completely destroyed the Toordher post. The Mardan District Police Officer told APP that there had been no casualties, as the Police post was vacated in view of the dilapidated condition of the building.
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July - 15 
The Islamabad Police on July 15 arrested a suspected terrorist and also recovered hand grenades, a Kalashnikov and ammunition from his possession, Police sources told The News. However, three other members of his gang managed to escape. The terrorist
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The Islamabad Police on July 15 arrested a suspected terrorist and also recovered hand grenades, a Kalashnikov and ammunition from his possession, Police sources told The News. However, three other members of his gang managed to escape. The terrorist, identified as 30-year old Attaullah Khan, a resident of Gumbat in Kohat District of NWFP, disclosed during preliminary questioning that a group of four terrorists had entered the capital city to target the offices of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, District Courts and Sabzi Mandi Police Station. According to the Police, he was involved in 26 terrorist cases, including the kidnapping of the Polish engineer.
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July - 15 
The ISPR added that a “wanted terrorist”, Shah Naseer, was arrested from Satala in the Madyan area of the valley.
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The ISPR added that a “wanted terrorist”, Shah Naseer, was arrested from Satala in the Madyan area of the valley.
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July - 15 
The ISPR said a militant commander, identified as Ismail, a resident of village Goal Sakhra, voluntarily surrendered to the SFs.
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The ISPR said a militant commander, identified as Ismail, a resident of village Goal Sakhra, voluntarily surrendered to the SFs.
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July - 15 
The troops have reportedly pushed back the Taliban militants in the 75-day old military operation and there has been no active fighting for the last two weeks. The latest killings of the militants took place at a time when the people displaced from t
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The troops have reportedly pushed back the Taliban militants in the 75-day old military operation and there has been no active fighting for the last two weeks. The latest killings of the militants took place at a time when the people displaced from the Swat valley have been returning to their homes since the last three days. However, Sajid Mohmand, the Police chief in Swat, said that “The situation in Swat has not improved to the extent of preventing violent incidents in the valley in the near future.” “There are reports that some militants are still hiding in the mountains and these are the elements which may deteriorate the situation in Swat,” he said, according to Dawn.
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July - 15 
Two Policemen were killed and six others sustained injuries in a roadside explosion in Bannu District on July 15, The News reported. Sources said a party of the Bakkakhel Police Station was on its way to Bannu city when an improvised explosive device
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Two Policemen were killed and six others sustained injuries in a roadside explosion in Bannu District on July 15, The News reported. Sources said a party of the Bakkakhel Police Station was on its way to Bannu city when an improvised explosive device, which was planted under a bridge on the Bannu-Miranshah Road, went off at 8 am, killing two Policemen and injuring six others.
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July - 15 
Unidentified men killed the central legal adviser of the outlawed Sunni group, the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Hafiz Ahmed Buksh, in Model Colony in Karachi on July 15. Buksh’s vehicle was indiscriminately fired at when he was on his way home and
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Unidentified men killed the central legal adviser of the outlawed Sunni group, the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Hafiz Ahmed Buksh, in Model Colony in Karachi on July 15. Buksh’s vehicle was indiscriminately fired at when he was on his way home and his driver, Nasir, was also killed in the attack. Saudabad Supervisory Police Officer Farooq Sher Zaman told Daily Times that the assailants used 9mm pistols in the attack, adding that the incident took place shortly after the deceased left the Masjid-e-Ibrahim mosque.
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July - 15 
Kantipuronline reports that two persons were injured in a clash between activists of the Nepali Congress and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) at Harpur in the Nawalparasi District on July 15. Cadres of the two parties clashed after MJF activists accus
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Kantipuronline reports that two persons were injured in a clash between activists of the Nepali Congress and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) at Harpur in the Nawalparasi District on July 15. Cadres of the two parties clashed after MJF activists accused NC activist Paras Yadav of kidnapping a child.
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July - 15 
A team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including a regional leader, and recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives from them at a hotel in Chuadanga Di
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A team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including a regional leader, and recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives from them at a hotel in Chuadanga District in the night of July 15, reported Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sahanur Joardar, regional leader of Shailkupa Sub-District, Miron, Faruq, Selim and Saiful of Jhenidah District. RAB said that they came to hold a meeting with Janajuddha cadres of Chuadanga and adjacent areas in a bid to reorganise the outfit.
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July - 15 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four cadres of the banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Rupnagar, Kanchpur in Narayanganj and in Jamalpur area of the capital Dhaka during the last three days, reports Daily Star. T
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four cadres of the banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Rupnagar, Kanchpur in Narayanganj and in Jamalpur area of the capital Dhaka during the last three days, reports Daily Star. The RAB personnel also recovered 38 shells of grenades and a large number of books on jihad. The arrestees were identified as Ehsar (full time cadres) Kurri Mohammad Saidur Rahman and Mohammad Akkas Ali alias Akash (25) of Muktagachha in Mymensingh District, Gayeri Ehsar (part time cadres) Mohammad Rokanuzzaman of Jamalpur and member Mohammad Saidur Miah of Jamalpur. RAB officials said the militants were preparing to launch grenade attacks. They also said that some of the JMB cadres have been trying to organise a separate JMB platform called Islam O Muslim.
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July - 15 
Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in the Sarasale, Echchankulam and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered one bomb, nine electric detonators, two anti- personnel mines (APM), two mini Uzi-gun magazines, one belt order, 122
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Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in the Sarasale, Echchankulam and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered one bomb, nine electric detonators, two anti- personnel mines (APM), two mini Uzi-gun magazines, one belt order, 122 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one combat kit, three maps and one Olive Green uniform on July 15, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 15 
Malaysia has pledged to cooperate with the Sri Lankan Government in preventing LTTE remnants from carrying out operations from countries in the region, according to Daily News. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama was given this assurance
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Malaysia has pledged to cooperate with the Sri Lankan Government in preventing LTTE remnants from carrying out operations from countries in the region, according to Daily News. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama was given this assurance when his Malaysian counterpart Anifah Aman called on him on the sidelines of the 15th Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
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July - 15 
Security Forces found one T-56 weapon, one 5.56 mm weapon, 440 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 18 parts of T-56 weapons, 185 APM fuses, 16 hand grenades, one pistol, one wireless outer, part of a satellite phone, three unident
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Security Forces found one T-56 weapon, one 5.56 mm weapon, 440 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 18 parts of T-56 weapons, 185 APM fuses, 16 hand grenades, one pistol, one wireless outer, part of a satellite phone, three unidentified radio sets, some radio set spares, two radio base station sets, one binocular, one laser beam sight, 28 communication sets, 160 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, three pressure mines, one improvised explosive device, made using 82-mm mortar, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one misfired Thermo-baric Rocket, one 120-mm base plate, one 81-mm mortar bomb, two Rocket Propelled Grenades, 12 maps, one lathe machine and 600 motorbike tyres during their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkalkal, Puthukuddiyiruppu and Kariyamullivaikkal areas.
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July - 15 
Sri Lanka cancelled plans to purchase weapons and ammunition worth $ 200 million from China and Pakistan after the war against the LTTE ended, the newly appointed Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said. Addres
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Sri Lanka cancelled plans to purchase weapons and ammunition worth $ 200 million from China and Pakistan after the war against the LTTE ended, the newly appointed Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said. Addressing the media after assuming duties as the new CDS, Fonseka said the Government cancelled the orders for weapons since the LTTE is completely defeated and its leader was dead.
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July - 15 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has rejected the idea of ethnicity-based separate provinces in an interview to the latest edition of the American magazine Time published on July 15. Asked if he believed in some kind of self-governance for the
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has rejected the idea of ethnicity-based separate provinces in an interview to the latest edition of the American magazine Time published on July 15. Asked if he believed in some kind of self-governance for the Tamils, Rajapakse said, “Don’t say Tamils. In this country you can’t give separate areas on an ethnic basis, you can’t have this.” But provinces could certainly have powers, to enable them to handle local matters, he stated. While rejecting the idea of changing the demography of Tamil-majority areas, the President pointed out that demographic changes were happening in the Sinhalese-majority Colombo. Ruling out any special devolution for the wholly Tamil-speaking Northern Province, Rajapakse said the North could not have a model of its own. He noted that there were differences among the Tamils as to what they should ask for, now that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been defeated and its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is dead.
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July - 15 
The Island reports that the Security Forces have commenced dismantling protective measures like bunkers and fences built around border villages since the defeat of the LTTE. On the instructions of the Ministry of Defence, such security measures that
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The Island reports that the Security Forces have commenced dismantling protective measures like bunkers and fences built around border villages since the defeat of the LTTE. On the instructions of the Ministry of Defence, such security measures that were in place in Tekkawatte, Muntrumurippu, Vairavapuliyankulam, Katkuli and Thavasikulam are being dismantled. Several roads in the vicinity of Vavuniya were kept permanently closed with barriers built across and deep trenches dug during the last eight years to prevent LTTE militants having free access to places of strategic importance. On the completion of the demolition of these barriers, public will be allowed free access along these roads. Furthermore, the Vavuniya-Kebitigollewa road that was closed for traffic, too, would be reopened soon, security sources said.
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July - 15 
Troops operating in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa and Kinniya area of Trincomalee Districts recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 110 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine and 11 anti-personnel mines on July 15,
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Troops operating in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa and Kinniya area of Trincomalee Districts recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 110 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine and 11 anti-personnel mines on July 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 16 
According to Assam Tribune, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Thaneswar Basumatary and Janeswar Basumatary, were arrested under Birubari Police outpost in Guwahati on July 16.
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According to Assam Tribune, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Thaneswar Basumatary and Janeswar Basumatary, were arrested under Birubari Police outpost in Guwahati on July 16.
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July - 16 
According to IANS, a ‘commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Raman, was arrested from Burkunda area of Ramgarh District on July 16. Raman had
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According to IANS, a ‘commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Raman, was arrested from Burkunda area of Ramgarh District on July 16. Raman had come to the Burkunda area to extort money, Police said. Incriminating documents, including Maoist literature, were recovered from Raman, Police added. Raman was wanted in more than a dozen cases.
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July - 16 
Concerned over the rise in Naxalite (Left Wing Extremism) activities in East Singhbhum District, the Police have decided to improve the security infrastructure at six Police Stations in the Ghatshila sub-division and Patamda. New well-equipped buildi
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Concerned over the rise in Naxalite (Left Wing Extremism) activities in East Singhbhum District, the Police have decided to improve the security infrastructure at six Police Stations in the Ghatshila sub-division and Patamda. New well-equipped buildings would come up at Patamda, Dhalbhumgarh, Ghatshila, Dumaria, Baharagora and Jadugora Police Stations, in addition to the existing buildings that were primitive and dilapidated. The new buildings would house barracks, interrogation rooms, computers and wireless rooms, besides watchtowers, a generator room and rooms for accommodating senior Police officials.
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July - 16 
On July 16, a breakaway group of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) led by ‘captain’ Rishikanta at a press conference in Thoubal District criticised the leadership and said that it would be operating as a separate group called as Military Defence For
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On July 16, a breakaway group of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) led by ‘captain’ Rishikanta at a press conference in Thoubal District criticised the leadership and said that it would be operating as a separate group called as Military Defence Force, reports Imphal Free Press. The group had on June 21 overrun a camp outside Manipur killing nine KYKL cadres, including a ‘lieutenant colonel’ of the outfit.
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July - 16 
On July 16, India and Pakistan agreed to renew the bilateral relationship, frozen since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani agreeing that dialogue between
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On July 16, India and Pakistan agreed to renew the bilateral relationship, frozen since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani agreeing that dialogue between their two countries “is the only way forward.” While the joint statement issued after their meeting on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Summit at Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt said nothing about when and how the Composite Dialogue process would resume, the two Foreign Secretaries have been tasked with meeting “as often as necessary” in the run-up to a review by the Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers in New York in September 2009, The Hindu reported. Speaking to reporters later, Dr. Singh said Gilani had been keen to resume the composite dialogue “here and now.” “But I said that the dialogue cannot begin unless and until the terrorist acts of Mumbai are fully accounted for and the perpetrators are brought to book,” the Prime Minister stated. Unless this happened, he stressed, “I cannot agree and our public opinion will not agree.” There was no road map for resumption yet, he said, but added: “We have an obligation to engage Pakistan.” Asked by reporters if the joint statement meant India was ready to resume the composite dialogue, Gilani said, “It is my understanding that they are convinced it is the way forward.” He also drew attention to India’s readiness “to discuss all issues with Pakistan, including all outstanding issues.”
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July - 16 
PTI reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) looted an explosive-laden vehicle and abducted a Sub-Inspector of Police on July 16 by firing at a Police van at Champajharan under Koida Police Station in the Sunderga
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PTI reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) looted an explosive-laden vehicle and abducted a Sub-Inspector of Police on July 16 by firing at a Police van at Champajharan under Koida Police Station in the Sundergarh District. Diptesh Patnaik, the District Superintendent of Police, said that over 80 Maoists looted the private vehicle on its way to Koida from Rourkela with the explosives meant for mining activities after firing at its driver. The Maoists then fired indiscriminately at a Police van which was escorting it and abducted Ajit Bardhan, Sub-Inspector of Koida Police Station. Koida is a Maoist-prone area near Jharkhand. The driver of the private vehicle is reported to have sustained bullet injuries.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Patnazi in the Kishtwar District. They have been identified as Mohammad Hussain, Kalu Mohammad, Mohammad Abdullah and Abdul Gani Wani.
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Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Patnazi in the Kishtwar District. They have been identified as Mohammad Hussain, Kalu Mohammad, Mohammad Abdullah and Abdul Gani Wani.
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July - 16 
SFs destroyed a hideout of militants at Bhagwa in Doda District and recovered one .303 rifle, its magazines and rounds besides ration items
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SFs destroyed a hideout of militants at Bhagwa in Doda District and recovered one .303 rifle, its magazines and rounds besides ration items
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July - 16 
The annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2008-09 says that a total of 3338 persons were killed in 7806 incidents of Maoist (Left Wing Extremism) violence in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ori
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The annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2008-09 says that a total of 3338 persons were killed in 7806 incidents of Maoist (Left Wing Extremism) violence in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka from 2004 to 2008, Times of India reported. The total number of casualties increased to 3823 till July 13, 2009. The country witnessed the killing of 566 persons in Maoist violence in 2004; 677 in 2005; 678 in 2006; 696 in 2007 and 721 in 2008. The year 2009 has so far reported the killings of 485 persons, including 230 Security Force personnel. The annual report said the highest casualties during the period (2004-08) were in Chhattisgarh where a total of 1,250 people lost their lives in 2,654 incidents. The State saw 242 deaths in 2008, 369 deaths in 2007 and 388 in 2006. Maoist violence claimed 776 lives in Jharkhand, one of the worst affected States, in the last five years. In 2008 alone, the State witnessed 207 deaths from 484 incidents of violence. Altogether, 452 people lost their lives in Bihar in 915 incidents in the last five years. In 2008, there were 73 deaths in 164 incidents of Maoist violence in Bihar while in 2007, 67 deaths in 135 incidents were reported. Andhra Pradesh witnessed 420 deaths in 1,252 incidents in the last five years. There was less violence in the State in 2008 - 46 deaths in 92 incidents - in comparison to 2005 when there were 208 deaths in 535 incidents, the MHA report said. The Maoist violence claimed 149 lives in Orissa in 291 incidents that took place between 2004 and 2008. Incidentally, 101 deaths had taken place in 2008 alone in 103 incidents. While West Bengal witnessed 71 deaths in 115 incidents, there were 35 Maoist related deaths in Uttar Pradesh and 18 deaths in Karnataka.
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July - 16 
Two women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Soraisam Rose Chanu alias Rani and Huidrom Ibetombi Devi, were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Wabagai Thingel Leikai Dam Makhong
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Two women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Soraisam Rose Chanu alias Rani and Huidrom Ibetombi Devi, were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Wabagai Thingel Leikai Dam Makhong area on July 16, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 16 
According to Dawn, three Bugti tribesmen were killed by landmine explosions in the Beloti and Pat Feeder areas of Jaffarabad District on July 16. Sources said that Jalali Shambani Bugti and Laio Shambani Bugti were killed when their motorcycle hit a
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According to Dawn, three Bugti tribesmen were killed by landmine explosions in the Beloti and Pat Feeder areas of Jaffarabad District on July 16. Sources said that Jalali Shambani Bugti and Laio Shambani Bugti were killed when their motorcycle hit a landmine in Beloti near Dera Bugti. In the other incident, a man was killed when his motorcycle hit a landmine in the RD 238 area.
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July - 16 
At least two people, including an official of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), were killed and another injured when suspected Taliban militants attempted to abduct UN officials at the Katcha Ghari Refugee Camp in Nasir Bagh in
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At least two people, including an official of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), were killed and another injured when suspected Taliban militants attempted to abduct UN officials at the Katcha Ghari Refugee Camp in Nasir Bagh in Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 16, Daily Times reported. An official from the Nasir Bagh Police Station said four armed men in a car tried to kidnap UNHCR officials as they were leaving the refugee camp on Jamrud Road. “A guard fired at the kidnappers when they grabbed a UN official by the collar… the kidnappers also started firing – killing UNHCR official Zill-e-Usman, chairman of the UNHCR Staff Council in Peshawar, and injuring another official, Ishfaq Ahmed, and Afghan Commissionarte guard Aladdin,” he said, adding that the guard later died at hospital.
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July - 16 
Peshawar Police on July 16 said they had seized an explosive-laden car in the city’s Shahabkhel area. An official said Policeman had signaled the car to stop during routine security surveillance at a check-post. The driver did not respond, prompting
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Peshawar Police on July 16 said they had seized an explosive-laden car in the city’s Shahabkhel area. An official said Policeman had signaled the car to stop during routine security surveillance at a check-post. The driver did not respond, prompting Police to pursue the car, the official said, adding that the driver managed to escape after abandoning the car some distance away. The Police said they recovered 200 kilograms of explosives, 1,800 detonators and 1,000 safety fuses from the car.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operat
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operations in parts of the valley. “Security forces conducted a search operation in area around Loi Namal and Pansarat and killed eight terrorists, including local commander Bilal,” the ISPR claimed. A number of tunnels and hideouts were unearthed in Matta. The SFs have also reportedly wrested the headquarters of the Taliban - Peuchar. During the operation in Loi Namal, the ISPR said 20 terrorist hideouts were destroyed and eight machine guns, one rifle and huge quantity of ammunition recovered. During a search operation in Gwalerai, troops destroyed six hideouts and recovered 10 rifles, along with ammunition and one double cabin vehicle. The SFs also claimed to have destroyed two tunnels, each 20-foot- long, and demolished four bunkers in Kalagai area of the valley. The ISPR said troops arrested four “suspected terrorists,” recovered one machine gun and two pistols in Gamkot and Nimogram areas. 45 rifles and 12 pistols were recovered in the Ningwalai and Bara Bandai areas of Kabal sub-division. In addition, the SFs neutralized 10 hideouts in Tutan Bandai.
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July - 16 
SSP leader Ilyas Zubair, who is the former Sipah-e-Sahaba provincial legal adviser and general secretary, strongly condemned such incidents and said that their leaders and activists were being targeted under a planned conspiracy, to spark sectarian v
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SSP leader Ilyas Zubair, who is the former Sipah-e-Sahaba provincial legal adviser and general secretary, strongly condemned such incidents and said that their leaders and activists were being targeted under a planned conspiracy, to spark sectarian violence in the city. “We want peace and we love our country but we also strongly love our workers and leaders. If this situation prevails, then we are ready to deal with the killers in their own way,” he warned.
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July - 16 
Taliban militants fired missiles at the houses of elders from a Salarzai militia in Bajaur Agency on July 16, killing one person, according to Daily Times. Sources said the militants fired missiles and rockets at the houses of militia elders in Baroo
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Taliban militants fired missiles at the houses of elders from a Salarzai militia in Bajaur Agency on July 16, killing one person, according to Daily Times. Sources said the militants fired missiles and rockets at the houses of militia elders in Baroon, Tilli and Dag Qila. The militia is reported to have retaliated with automatic weapons. Separately, troopers from the Bajaur Levies defused remote-controlled bombs planted along roads in Tilli.
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July - 16 
Three persons were killed and four others sustained injuries on July 16 when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted by unidentified miscreants, exploded on the Ghulam Khan Road, eight kilometers from Miranshah, headquarters of the North Waziri
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Three persons were killed and four others sustained injuries on July 16 when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted by unidentified miscreants, exploded on the Ghulam Khan Road, eight kilometers from Miranshah, headquarters of the North Waziristan Agency, The News reported. Official and tribal sources said a local passenger vehicle on its way from Ghulam Khan to Miranshah Bazaar when it hit an IED at 9:30 am, killing three persons on the spot. However, the identity of the victims could not be ascertained.
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July - 16 
Two more activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), including a guard of the group’s central leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Nadeem, were killed in Karachi on July 16, The News reported. One of them died at a hospital on July 1
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Two more activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), including a guard of the group’s central leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Nadeem, were killed in Karachi on July 16, The News reported. One of them died at a hospital on July 16 after being injured in the clash a day earlier while another’s body was recovered from Model Colony. The body of 26-year-old Anwar Ali alias Murad, a resident of Orangi Town and the personal security guard of SSP central leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Nadeem, was recovered from Malir Saudabad in the evening of July 16. He had been abducted from the RCG Ground Malir a day earlier. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Farooq Sher Zaman, said Anwar Ali was abducted when he, along with some other SSP cadres went there to force shopkeepers to shut their businesses down. “The police found his body from a railway track in Saudabad. He was brutally tortured before being killed. A single bullet was shot at his forehead following the torture, killing him instantly,” Zaman said. Another SSP cadre, Ghufran, a resident of Future Colony in Landhi, who was wounded in the violence on July 15, succumbed to his injuries at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre hospital on July 16. Ghufran is reportedly the younger brother of Hafiz Amanullah, a SSP militant who was killed on June 3, 2009 in Gulshan-e-Iqbal when he, along with his children, went out for recreational purposes. Two other SSP cadres, Saqib and Arshad, were also injured in the violence on July 15.
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July - 16 
50 youths who joined the Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on July 16 were former Maoist combatants who had rebelled from various cantonments of People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the country, said Matrika Yadav, according
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50 youths who joined the Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on July 16 were former Maoist combatants who had rebelled from various cantonments of People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the country, said Matrika Yadav, according to Nepal News. When the announcement of their formal entry into the new party was being made by organizing a press conference at the party's headquarters in Nakhipot, the Lalitpur Police had created a security cordon outside the party office premises.
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July - 16 
Kantipuronline reports that Police arrested the District Chairman of the Tharuhat Autonomous State Council (TASC), Kanaihyalal Chaudhary, and four cadres of the Tharu organisation while they were indulging in extortion at Bhurigaun in the Bardiya Dis
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Kantipuronline reports that Police arrested the District Chairman of the Tharuhat Autonomous State Council (TASC), Kanaihyalal Chaudhary, and four cadres of the Tharu organisation while they were indulging in extortion at Bhurigaun in the Bardiya District on July 16. The TASC has reportedly intensified “tax” collection in the Bardiya and adjoining Districts in recent days. Issuing a public notice some two weeks ago, the Tharu body warned people not to pay tax to the Government, declaring itself as the only authentic body to collect tax on the District's natural resources. Further, TASC activists have warned a contractor, Bishnu Rijal, not to pay tax to the Government and pay it to them instead. The Bardiya District Development Committee has awarded Tharu the contract to operate steamer across the Geruwa River. The cadres threatened to take physical action against Rijal if he did not obey their decree.
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July - 16 
A military investigation found 3000 jawans’ (personnel) involvement in the Bangladesh Riffles (BDR) mutiny case, reports Daily Star. Military Intelligence recently completed screening around 8000 BDR jawans who were inside Pilkhana during the mutiny,
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A military investigation found 3000 jawans’ (personnel) involvement in the Bangladesh Riffles (BDR) mutiny case, reports Daily Star. Military Intelligence recently completed screening around 8000 BDR jawans who were inside Pilkhana during the mutiny, sources said. Through the screening, 3,000 BDR jawans were found involved in criminal offences during the mutiny, including murder, looting, arson, and torture. Meanwhile, the chargesheet in the case might be submitted in mid-September by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). "We're working hard to submit the charge sheet by August, but it might not be possible as the task is quite huge," said a source in the CID which is tasked with investigating the case. A CID investigator said about 100 BDR troops might have been directly involved in the killings of army officers during the mutiny. The Investigation Officer of the case, CID's Senior Assistant Superintendent Abdul Kahar Akand said they arrested 1706 persons so far, most of whom are BDR jawans who were present at the headquarters during the mutiny, and 267 of them already gave confessional statements. In the aftermath of the mutiny, 40 cases were filed in 28 Districts outside the capital and a total of 1,721 BDR jawans were arrested on charges of mutiny outside the headquarters.
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July - 16 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 16 neutralised an arms factory at Debitala under Batiaghat Sub-District in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel also arrested three persons on the spot and recovered three pipe guns, five barrels
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 16 neutralised an arms factory at Debitala under Batiaghat Sub-District in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel also arrested three persons on the spot and recovered three pipe guns, five barrels of pipe gun, one cartridge, springs, blades and small saws. The arrestees were identified as Rabiul Islam Akunji, Delwar Hossain and Mintu Sheikh. They were being interrogated at the RAB-6 headquarters in Khalishpur
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July - 16 
332 claymore mines, 15 kilograms of C-4 explosives, five 12.7-mm ammunition, 100 improvised mortar devices, 51 improvised hand grenades, 46,000 cartridge caps, 85 MPMG rounds, 225 electric detonators, five C-90 weapons, five Thermobaric weapons and a
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332 claymore mines, 15 kilograms of C-4 explosives, five 12.7-mm ammunition, 100 improvised mortar devices, 51 improvised hand grenades, 46,000 cartridge caps, 85 MPMG rounds, 225 electric detonators, five C-90 weapons, five Thermobaric weapons and a 37-mm round were recovered by the troops from the Vellaimullivaikkal area of Kilinochchi District, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, Daily News reported
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July - 16 
On July 16, Army troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Visuamadu, Yogapuram, Puthukudiyiruppu, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal and Pattikkarai areas of Wanni, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included two
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On July 16, Army troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Visuamadu, Yogapuram, Puthukudiyiruppu, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal and Pattikkarai areas of Wanni, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included two T-56 weapons, one pistol, one micro pistol, two magazines with five rounds of ammunition, six 60-mm mortar bombs, 62 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) tripods, forty-nine 81-mm mortar bombs, 400 detonators, 150 improvised bombs, 3000 rounds of T-56 ammunition 338 claymore mines, one suicide jacket, 106 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), nine Recoilless bombs, 25 RPG charges, one hundred thirty-five 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, two radio base station sets, eight Thermo Baric weapons, 32 communication sets, 51 kilograms of C-4 explosives, five rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, 100 Baba mortar fuses, 51 improvised hand grenades 4600 cartridge caps, 235 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 225 electric detonators, five C-90 weapon, one round of 37-mm ammunition, 1826 hand grenades, one round of 9-mm ammunition, three pressure mines, 182 anti-personnel mines, three 60-mm mortar traps and three Arul bombs.
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July - 16 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has told the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that his Government remains committed to the resettling and rehabilitating the nearly 300000 war displaced in the north of the country in the shortest possible time, The Hindu
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has told the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that his Government remains committed to the resettling and rehabilitating the nearly 300000 war displaced in the north of the country in the shortest possible time, The Hindu reports. The issue of the war displaced, conditions in the relief centres and the need for reconciliation among all communities were discussed at the bilateral meeting between Rajapakse and Ban on the sidelines of the 15th Non-Aligned Movement Summit at Sharm-El-Sheikh in Egypt. Rajapakse told Ban it had only been eight weeks since the liberation of Tamil civilians from the LTTE and that the Government had demonstrated it was doing its best to ease conditions in the relief centres and they would improve further day by day. He also told that the war displaced would not be kept in these centres for any longer than was necessary. He said clearing of landmines and setting up of proper infrastructure facilities for resettlement and rehabilitation were the factors. On reconciliation, Rajapakse informed Ban that it was a priority of the Government and work had already been initiated with the All-Party Committee of Development and Reconciliation. “The government was engaged in talks with all sections of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, as well as the expatriate Tamil community abroad, to achieve reconciliation,” said a statement from the Presidential Secretariat released in Colombo. On the issue of UN personnel in the relief centres who had not been released, Rajapakse said the delay was mainly owing to the UN not supplying a complete list of such persons.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) in the Misalai and Vembarai areas of Jaffna District found one magazine, one micro pistol, eight micro pistol ammunition, one communication set, four maps, six field dressings, five 40-mm cartridges, eight hand grenades, seven d
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Security Forces (SFs) in the Misalai and Vembarai areas of Jaffna District found one magazine, one micro pistol, eight micro pistol ammunition, one communication set, four maps, six field dressings, five 40-mm cartridges, eight hand grenades, seven detonators, 441 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one radio receiver during a search operation conducted in these areas.
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July - 16 
Sri Lankan Police on July 16 arrested three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters at Serunuwara in the Trincomalee District when they were distributing propaganda materials, the police said, Xinhua reported.
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Sri Lankan Police on July 16 arrested three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters at Serunuwara in the Trincomalee District when they were distributing propaganda materials, the police said, Xinhua reported.
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July - 16 
Task Force recovered a haul of arms in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District. The recoveries included detonators, 150 improvised explosive devices, 15,000 T56 ammunition, six claymore mines, 92 RPG bombs, a suicide jacket, nine RCL bombs,
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Task Force recovered a haul of arms in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District. The recoveries included detonators, 150 improvised explosive devices, 15,000 T56 ammunition, six claymore mines, 92 RPG bombs, a suicide jacket, nine RCL bombs, 25 RPG chargers and 135 of 60mm fuses. The military said the total of July 16 recoveries of explosives and bombs weighed over a tonne were the largest cache since the military cleared the area of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) presence, adds Colombo Page.
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July - 17 
A 36-page dossier handed over by Pakistan has for the first time admitted that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) carried out the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, according to Times Now. The dossier terming Lashkar operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as t
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A 36-page dossier handed over by Pakistan has for the first time admitted that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) carried out the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, according to Times Now. The dossier terming Lashkar operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as the mastermind and admitting the Pakistan nationality of Ajmal Amir Kasab along with some others is said to have prompted India to be more accommodating with Pakistan at the NAM Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt. Pakistan has reportedly given details on each of the accused, which includes Zarar Shah, who has been identified as the person in-charge of the communications, and there are also details of proclaimed offenders like Ajmal Kasab. The LeT has been referred to as a defunct organisation with no links to other outfits in Pakistan.
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July - 17 
A self styled finance in-charge of KCP, identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Bishwajit alias Shyam, who was involved in Yuman’s killing was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ngaikhong Khunou on July 17.
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A self styled finance in-charge of KCP, identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Bishwajit alias Shyam, who was involved in Yuman’s killing was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ngaikhong Khunou on July 17.
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July - 17 
Acadre of the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Shyam alias Bishorjit, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha
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Acadre of the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Shyam alias Bishorjit, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles on July 17. A Baretto pistol of 9-mm calibre with three rounds was recovered from his possession.
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July - 17 
According to Assam Tribune, two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Police and Army at Bashbari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District around 5.30 am (IST)
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According to Assam Tribune, two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Police and Army at Bashbari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District around 5.30 am (IST) on July 17.
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According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons in two separate incidents in Giridih and Gumla Districts after branding them as Police informers, Police said. According to Police, the CPI-Maoist cadres ki
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According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons in two separate incidents in Giridih and Gumla Districts after branding them as Police informers, Police said. According to Police, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed Manoj Sao by slitting his throat in the night of July 17. Manoj reportedly ran a shop and hotel at Pirtand block of Giridih District. A pamphlet branding Manoj as Police informer and a rapist was left near his body found in the morning of July 18 near Chachondo village of Giridih District, around 190 kilometers from capital Ranchi.
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July - 17 
According to Sentinel, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Ratan Debbarma (34), surrendered before the 38th battalion of Assam Rifles at Dhwajanagar camp in West Tripura District on July 17. During surrender, he deposited 20 rou
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According to Sentinel, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Ratan Debbarma (34), surrendered before the 38th battalion of Assam Rifles at Dhwajanagar camp in West Tripura District on July 17. During surrender, he deposited 20 rounds of live cartridges of AK-47 rifle.
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July - 17 
According to The Hindu, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Police outpost at Katingia in the Kandhamal District in the night of July 17. The Maoists set ablaze a bike, documents and furniture kept at the Police ou
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According to The Hindu, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Police outpost at Katingia in the Kandhamal District in the night of July 17. The Maoists set ablaze a bike, documents and furniture kept at the Police outpost and also destroyed the VHF set kept there. In addition, they also exploded a landmine to destroy a newly constructed building in the premises of the Police outpost. However, the three Policemen on duty during the attack were not harmed though they were overpowered. The report added that most of the Maoists rounded up the Katingia village not to let anyone go out to pass on message about the attack. Around 10 armed Maoists reached the outpost to overpower the Policemen and to trigger the explosion. Before escaping, the Maoists also blocked the Jhinjiriguda-Katingia road by cutting down trees.
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July - 17 
Another woman PLA militant, Oinam Balbati Devi alias Inaobi alias Bal, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles during a search operation at Keinou area.
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Another woman PLA militant, Oinam Balbati Devi alias Inaobi alias Bal, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles during a search operation at Keinou area.
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July - 17 
At least 64 cadres of the Sinlung Peoples’ Liberation Army (SPLA) surrendered before the Mizoram Government in capital Aizawl on July 17, according to Sangai Express. The cadres laid down their arms before the Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthan Hawla, H
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At least 64 cadres of the Sinlung Peoples’ Liberation Army (SPLA) surrendered before the Mizoram Government in capital Aizawl on July 17, according to Sangai Express. The cadres laid down their arms before the Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthan Hawla, Home Minister Zirliana and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 57 Mountain Division of the Army, Major General Shakti Gurung. According to Army sources, 53 cadres were from Mizoram while 11 others were from Manipur. The GOC said, “Our insignia is a Mizo shield of a Mizo warrior and it was raised on December 10, 1969, primarily to tackle the then ongoing insurgency in Mizoram. After its raising, the Division moved to Mizoram in January 1970 for operations. Today, the home coming of the SPLA cadres, all the way from Manipur, makes this whole cycle complete. They are indeed returning home.”
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July - 17 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Abdul Rafiq was killed in a landmine explosion during the combing operations to rescue Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan at a place between Chandiposh and Jharbeda.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Abdul Rafiq was killed in a landmine explosion during the combing operations to rescue Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan at a place between Chandiposh and Jharbeda.
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July - 17 
CPI-Maoist called for a shutdown on July 22, immediately after the shutdown by the PCPA ends, in Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the price hike of petrol, potato and essential commodities.
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CPI-Maoist called for a shutdown on July 22, immediately after the shutdown by the PCPA ends, in Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the price hike of petrol, potato and essential commodities.
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July - 17 
Five NDFB cadres suspected to be involved in the improvised explosive devise (IED) blast of July 13 at Agharomile near Bhalukpung in Sonitpur District in which two Army personnel were killed have been arrested. They were identified as Jayanta Boro (2
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Five NDFB cadres suspected to be involved in the improvised explosive devise (IED) blast of July 13 at Agharomile near Bhalukpung in Sonitpur District in which two Army personnel were killed have been arrested. They were identified as Jayanta Boro (21), Ananta Daimari (23), Gormai Daimari (25), Debajit Das and Faguna Boro.
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July - 17 
Home secretary J.B. Tubid told Telegraph that Jharkhand will get the services of two helicopters, preferably Dhruv, from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for anti-Maoist surveillance and rescue operations. He said the State could expect the s
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Home secretary J.B. Tubid told Telegraph that Jharkhand will get the services of two helicopters, preferably Dhruv, from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for anti-Maoist surveillance and rescue operations. He said the State could expect the services by the end of July 2009. “There will be no problem for anti-rebel operations in the future,” Tubid added. Sources said the helicopters would be stationed at Ranchi Airport and used exclusively for policing.
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July - 17 
In another operation, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (125 Battalion) personnel, on specific information, conducted searches of a hideout in the Bunpora Dharpora forests of Kupwara District, the spokesman said. One AK 56, three AK magazines,
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In another operation, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (125 Battalion) personnel, on specific information, conducted searches of a hideout in the Bunpora Dharpora forests of Kupwara District, the spokesman said. One AK 56, three AK magazines, 60 AK rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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July - 17 
Indian Express reports that the body of Sub-Inspector of Police, Ajit Bardhan, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 16, was recovered during combing operations at Jharbeda in a dense forest of Chandiposh
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Indian Express reports that the body of Sub-Inspector of Police, Ajit Bardhan, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 16, was recovered during combing operations at Jharbeda in a dense forest of Chandiposh In Sundergarh District in the morning of July 17.
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July - 17 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while replying to a query in the State Legislative Assembly on July 17, said the Suspension of Operation (SoP) between the Union Government, State Government and Kuki militant groups which was signed on Augus
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while replying to a query in the State Legislative Assembly on July 17, said the Suspension of Operation (SoP) between the Union Government, State Government and Kuki militant groups which was signed on August 22, 2008 would end on August 22, 2009, according to Sangai Express. The Chief Minister said the ground rules agreed with two umbrella organisations i.e. Kuki National Organisation and the United People’s Front were signed separately and the SoP would be in force for a year with immediate effect from August 22, 2008. While the two groups have agreed to abjure the path of violence, the Central Forces and State Police are not to launch any operations against the two groups, the Chief Minister stated.
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July - 17 
On July 17, Counter-Intelligence Cell of Hyderabad Police have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) financier Shaukatullah Ghauri, believed to have raised funds for multiple terrorist attacks by Islamist terror groups in India, reports The Hindu. Ghauri,
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On July 17, Counter-Intelligence Cell of Hyderabad Police have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) financier Shaukatullah Ghauri, believed to have raised funds for multiple terrorist attacks by Islamist terror groups in India, reports The Hindu. Ghauri, is among the 12 fugitives wanted by the Police in Gujarat for their involvement in the 2002 Akshardham temple attack, which was carried out by the LeT to avenge that year’s communal pogrom in the State. Police sources said that Ghauri, along with his brother Farhatullah Ghauri, funnelled upwards of INR 500,000 from Saudi Arabia-based Islamists to fund Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and LeT jihadist operations in Gujarat.
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On July 17, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) executed two persons, Imtikumzuk Jamir and Hetoi Chishi, for their alleged involvement in the March 25 incident of raping a girl at Doragapathar in Dimapur District, reports
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On July 17, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) executed two persons, Imtikumzuk Jamir and Hetoi Chishi, for their alleged involvement in the March 25 incident of raping a girl at Doragapathar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Page. Their dead bodies were recovered near Wokha on the Bokajan-Wokha road on July 18.
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July - 17 
Police arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Dalgate area of capital Srinagar. A Police spokesman identified the duo as Mohammad Yousuf Pujoo, a resident of Tarkgam Banihal, and Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Patnizie
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Police arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Dalgate area of capital Srinagar. A Police spokesman identified the duo as Mohammad Yousuf Pujoo, a resident of Tarkgam Banihal, and Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Patnizie Banjaw Kishtwar. One hand grenade, INR 25000, one battery and two LeT letter pads have been recovered from their possession.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team w
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Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team was sent to the spot following an intelligence tip-off and it found the landmine near the Ganghat railway station, around 30 kilometres from Ranchi. The bomb disposal team later successfully defused the landmine.
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July - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) gave call for a 72-hour shutdown in the West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts from July 19 to protest the month-long operation and all
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) gave call for a 72-hour shutdown in the West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts from July 19 to protest the month-long operation and alleged torture of innocent villagers at its core committee meeting near Lalgarh on July 17, reports Times of India.
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July - 17 
The Special Secretary of Internal Security Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Raman Srivastava, held talks with a five-member delegation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by its emissary V.S.
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The Special Secretary of Internal Security Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Raman Srivastava, held talks with a five-member delegation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by its emissary V.S. Atem in New Delhi on July 17. Preparation of a conducive ground situation for the final talks was the focus of the discussion. “We have decided to meet in August again and look at the ground situation from all angles,” said the cease-fire monitoring cell convenor of the outfit, Phunthing Shimrang.
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July - 17 
Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, were killed and their female associate was injured and subsequently arrested after an encounter in the house of a contractor at village Dahrot in the Doda District on July 17,
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Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, were killed and their female associate was injured and subsequently arrested after an encounter in the house of a contractor at village Dahrot in the Doda District on July 17, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militants were identified as Issaq, a resident of Kalihand, and Sartaj alias Doctor Sohail, a resident of Shail Malna. Sohail was an ‘A’ category militant and was involved in a series of subversive activities in the Doda and Kishtwar Districts since the last three years. Issaq had reportedly joined militancy about a year back. Recoveries made from their possession include one AK-56 rifle, one pistol, magazines and rounds of AK and pistol and some grenades. House of the contractor, Mohammad Sharief Naik, was gutted in the fire that followed the gun-battle. The woman militant, identified as Shakeela, wife of slain Hizb ‘district commander’ Haq Nawaz and daughter of Naik, has been arrested by Police, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Parbhat Singh, said. The SSP said Security Forces had developed a very specific input that even after the killing of her husband Haq Nawaz, Shakeela continued to work for the HM.
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July - 17 
Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, a resident of Mujpathri Kellar in the Shopian District, and shot dead his 17-year old daughter, Parveena Akhter.
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Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, a resident of Mujpathri Kellar in the Shopian District, and shot dead his 17-year old daughter, Parveena Akhter.
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July - 17 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 17 held meetings with chiefs of two paramilitary forces – the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) -- and discussed their preparedness in the Maoist-affected States. Home Minis
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 17 held meetings with chiefs of two paramilitary forces – the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) -- and discussed their preparedness in the Maoist-affected States. Home Ministry sources said Chidambaram had separate meetings with the CRPF Director General A. S. Gill and BSF chief M. L. Kumawat and discussed with them operational issues of the two forces. The meetings came two days after Chidambaram’s declaration that a joint action plan was being drawn up in the Maoist-affected States. “Today they (Naxalites) pose a grave challenge ... We are preparing to take on the challenge. Details cannot be disclosed now,” he said. Around 35,000 personnel of the CRPF are now engaged in anti-Maoist operations mostly in the worst-affected Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar. The Centre is also planning to deploy BSF personnel in operations against the Maoists.
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July - 17 
A shopkeeper died and the cleaner of an oil tanker was wounded in two separate bomb blasts in the Jamrud and Landikotal subdivisions of Khyber Agency in the morning of July 17, The News reported. In the first incident, an explosive device fitted
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A shopkeeper died and the cleaner of an oil tanker was wounded in two separate bomb blasts in the Jamrud and Landikotal subdivisions of Khyber Agency in the morning of July 17, The News reported. In the first incident, an explosive device fitted to an oil tanker exploded near the Teddy Bazaar, Jamrud, on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Highway. The oil tanker caught fire and almost 50,000 litres oil destined for the NATO forces in Afghanistan was burnt, the sources said. Around 15 shops in Teddy Bazaar were also destroyed. A shopkeeper, whose name could not be ascertained, died in the incident. Four hours after the first bomb blast, the militants targeted the supply line to NATO forces with a time bomb planted on roadside on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Highway in the Shekhwal area of Landikotal subdivision. The blast is reported to have damaged the tanker when it overturned. Cleaner of the oil tanker, Abdul Majid of Tank, was injured, the sources said. Taliban commander Omer Farooq is reported to have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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July - 17 
According to Daily Times, a local Taliban commander was killed and four of his aides injured when a US drone targeted their hideout in the Shaktoi area of Ladha tehsil (revenue division) in the South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal
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According to Daily Times, a local Taliban commander was killed and four of his aides injured when a US drone targeted their hideout in the Shaktoi area of Ladha tehsil (revenue division) in the South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) late on July 17. The political administration sources said the drone fired two missiles that landed near the house of local Taliban chief Ameer Abdullah Mehsud. Commander Zar Jan Mehsud of the Kekarai tribe died in the attack while four others sustained injuries. The sources said a meeting was underway in the compound when the missiles struck the house.
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July - 17 
Five militants were killed and four others sustained injuries in a drone attack on a suspected hideout of the Taliban in Badar village, about 30 kilometers from Razmak in the North Waziristan Agency, on July 17. Sources told The News that a CIA-opera
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Five militants were killed and four others sustained injuries in a drone attack on a suspected hideout of the Taliban in Badar village, about 30 kilometers from Razmak in the North Waziristan Agency, on July 17. Sources told The News that a CIA-operated spy plane fired two missiles at the house of a local cleric, Maulana Abdul Majeed. The Badar village near Gharium is located on the border between North Waziristan and South Waziristan. According to sources, the five militants killed in the drone attack had come from the adjacent South Waziristan and were affiliated with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud. It was not clear as to whether the village cleric Maulana Abdul Majeed, whose house was reportedly targeted, died in the air strike or not.
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July - 17 
In Swat, troops conducted a search operation in Titlawala near Charbagh, and destroyed eight tunnels and 12 bunkers and arrested 15 suspected militants. Troops also cleared the Akhun Baba Ziarat area near Aloch and conducted search operations in Chak
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In Swat, troops conducted a search operation in Titlawala near Charbagh, and destroyed eight tunnels and 12 bunkers and arrested 15 suspected militants. Troops also cleared the Akhun Baba Ziarat area near Aloch and conducted search operations in Chakdara, Aspentar, Kanju and Kabal.
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July - 17 
In the Bannu District, Taliban militants injured four women and a child in Chappak Kalle near Jandola. They also fired six rockets at the Jandola Fort, injuring one soldier.
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In the Bannu District, Taliban militants injured four women and a child in Chappak Kalle near Jandola. They also fired six rockets at the Jandola Fort, injuring one soldier.
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July - 17 
Intelligence agencies have cautioned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud has directed his suicide bombers to attack oil refineries and depots across the country, Daily Times reported. Following the revelation, the Interio
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Intelligence agencies have cautioned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud has directed his suicide bombers to attack oil refineries and depots across the country, Daily Times reported. Following the revelation, the Interior Ministry has directed all home departments, inspectors general of police and authorities concerned in all four provinces through a memo to augment security across the country. According to the memo, Baitullah Mehsud had tasked his suicide bombers with blowing up an oil refinery in Attock, an oil depot in Sahiwal and other oil refineries and depots in Punjab.
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July - 17 
One person was killed while another sustained injuries in a landmine blast in the Loti area of Sui early on July 17, Daily Times. According to Police, two men, identified as Asghar Ali and Khuda Bakhsh, were on their way home when their motorbike hit
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One person was killed while another sustained injuries in a landmine blast in the Loti area of Sui early on July 17, Daily Times. According to Police, two men, identified as Asghar Ali and Khuda Bakhsh, were on their way home when their motorbike hit a landmine in Loti.
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July - 17 
Online news agency reported that the Security Forces have arrested 13 Taliban militants during a search operation in the Hangu District.
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Online news agency reported that the Security Forces have arrested 13 Taliban militants during a search operation in the Hangu District.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 arrested the chief of a madrassa (seminary) in Bahawalpur and confiscated “suspected material and important documents”, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, Police made the arrest during a search operation at the
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Police on July 17 arrested the chief of a madrassa (seminary) in Bahawalpur and confiscated “suspected material and important documents”, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, Police made the arrest during a search operation at the seminary near Lorry Stand. The chief of the seminary has been identified as Qari Bashir.
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July - 17 
Two soldiers and an equal number of Taliban militants were killed in the Swat and Dir Districts of NWFP on July 17, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Daily Times reported. “A security vehicle – en route to Peochar from Shahid K
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Two soldiers and an equal number of Taliban militants were killed in the Swat and Dir Districts of NWFP on July 17, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Daily Times reported. “A security vehicle – en route to Peochar from Shahid Khapa – was hit by an improvised explosive device near Serai… two soldiers were killed,” said the ISPR. A local militia in Dir destroyed Taliban bunkers in Shahdas near Lal Qila and killed two militants and injured two others. The militia also detained two suspects and seized a machine gun, a pistol and other weapons from Kumbar Bazaar. Another Taliban militant was arrested from Kuanpur village near Aspentar.
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July - 17 
According to Nepal News, the process of releasing disqualified Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) combatants from the cantonment and rehabilitating them into the society started from July 17. The Ministry of Peace and Recons
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According to Nepal News, the process of releasing disqualified Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) combatants from the cantonment and rehabilitating them into the society started from July 17. The Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction started the discharge process from the cantonment at Hattikhor in Nawalparasi District with the help of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) and Unified CPN -Maoist. The UNMIN had disqualified 4008 combatants during the Maoist Army verification process it conducted in various phases. Among them, it identified 2975 as minors (below 18 years of age as of May 25, 2006). Although eight months ago the Maoist-led Government had expressed commitment to immediately discharge the disqualified combatants from the cantonments and rehabilitate them back in the society, the actual discharge process has started from July 17.
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July - 17 
Tharuhat Struggle Committee in Nawalparasi has started a campaign to form the Tharu Liberation Army, reports The Himalayan Times. Ram Bahadur Chaudhari, the District Deputy Chairman of the Struggle Committee, said, “We have started to form our own ar
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Tharuhat Struggle Committee in Nawalparasi has started a campaign to form the Tharu Liberation Army, reports The Himalayan Times. Ram Bahadur Chaudhari, the District Deputy Chairman of the Struggle Committee, said, “We have started to form our own army to pressurise the government to implement the agreement reached between the Struggle committee and the government earlier.” He claimed that more than 2000 youths had joined their army in Dang and other Districts of the western region so far. He said,” We will recruit 100,000 army personnel within the next six months.” According to the Committee sources, they plan to recruit 50 army personnel from each District at the initial phase. Chaudhari said,” 50 youths have already joined in our army in the district.” The Struggle Committee informed that those fifty persons would be given different training including arms operation. Chaudhari informed that they were organising a national convention of the Tharu Liberation Army in Bhairahawa from July 22 to 23.
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July - 17 
According to Daily Star, the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has been active in Bangladesh for the last 14 years, intelligence sources said quoting one of the most wanted Indian terrorists recently arrested in the capital Dhaka. Local leaders of
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According to Daily Star, the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has been active in Bangladesh for the last 14 years, intelligence sources said quoting one of the most wanted Indian terrorists recently arrested in the capital Dhaka. Local leaders of the outfit have links to the network of absconding Indian underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim, and also to leaders of other Islamist militant outfits like the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), sources added. The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on July 17 disclosed that they recently arrested an Indian national who is very close to the LeT, and is also one of the most wanted persons by the Indian law enforcing and intelligence agencies. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said the arrestee has been identified as Mufti Obaidullah, who has been staying in Bangladesh since 1995. "He was arrested from the capital and was taking preparations for a jihad by organising Bangladeshi mujahids with directives from Ameer Reza, a leader of the Jammu and Kashmir based LeT, who is an Indian national now staying in Pakistan," the DMP Commissioner said. Obaidullah reportedly took part in the Afghan jihad four times and he was active in the militancy in India, in collaboration with militants from Pakistan and Afghanistan. He also collaborated with Islamist militants of Jammu and Kashmir, Varanasi, Punjab, and Hyderabad in India, said the DMP Commissioner, adding that Obaidullah came to Bangladesh to evade Indian intelligence after the Government of India in 1994 had declared him a most wanted person. Meanwhile, talking to reporters on July 17, Obaidullah, in detention, said he came to Bangladesh only to hide, and brought his family into the country later. He admitted that he is one of the most wanted persons in India, and said four other most wanted Indians are also hiding in Bangladesh. "In 1994, Indian commandos went to West Bengal from Delhi by helicopters to arrest me, but I managed to evade arrest and later left India," Obaidullah added. He also reportedly managed to get a Bangladeshi national identity card, and cast votes in several elections, Obaidullah said.
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July - 17 
According to Daily Times, Dhaka Police on July 17 arrested a suspected militant in Dhaka, wanted by Indian authorities for 14 years. Mufti Sheikh Obaidullah (45), who had links with the Kashmir-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was arrested
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According to Daily Times, Dhaka Police on July 17 arrested a suspected militant in Dhaka, wanted by Indian authorities for 14 years. Mufti Sheikh Obaidullah (45), who had links with the Kashmir-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was arrested at a hideout in Dhaka, Police commissioner AKM Shahidul Haq told AFP. "He is a top Indian terror suspect and has been sought by Indian intelligence for many years. He came to Bangladesh in 1995 and has been teaching in different madrassas across the country," he said. "He was encouraging students to join jihad and we have information that he was training militants here," he added. Haq said Obaidullah was born in India’s West Bengal state and studied in the Deoband Madrassa in Uttar Pradesh state. He fought in the Afghan war alongside the Mujahideen against Soviet forces.
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July - 17 
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested a listed cadre of banned Islamist militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Rasulpur in the Satkhira District town on July 17, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as
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The Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested a listed cadre of banned Islamist militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Rasulpur in the Satkhira District town on July 17, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as Hasanuzzaman Hasan, son of Maulana Mahfuzur Rahman of Tengra Bhabanipur village in Sadar Sub-District. DB sources said that Hasan went into hiding soon after the August 17 serial bomb blasts in 2005 and recently, he came to the area. Talking to journalists, Hasan said he was an active JMB cadre but later he left the outfit as his father had asked him to cut off all relations with militancy.
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July - 17 
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Army has expanded de-mining activities in the north. Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka said all Army teams with experience in de-mining have been deployed in this regard. With the coord
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Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Army has expanded de-mining activities in the north. Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka said all Army teams with experience in de-mining have been deployed in this regard. With the coordination of the army engineers’ corps, de-mining in the area to the north of Vavuniya is now being conducted. General Fonseka said a team of 500 personnel from the Indian army will arrive in Sri Lanka in the coming days to assist in the de-mining activities in the north.
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July - 17 
Sri Lanka Police arrested a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Batticaloa District leader at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo in the morning of July 17, Colombo Page reported. According to the Police, the militant, identi
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Sri Lanka Police arrested a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Batticaloa District leader at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo in the morning of July 17, Colombo Page reported. According to the Police, the militant, identified as Saundaraja Mangala Prabha, was arrested when he arrived in the country from Dubai. The Police found several maps of Colombo city and photographs of the slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in his travelling bag. Prabha reportedly had left the country in 2006 after receiving military training from the outfit. He was handed over to the Terrorist Investigation Department for further investigations.
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July - 17 
Sri Lanka’s defence budget is to reach SLR 200 billion (USD 1.74 billion) in 2009. This is about 17 per cent of overall Government spending for the year. In 2008, the defence spending stood at SLR 166 billion (USD 1.4 billion). Earlier in 2009, the D
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Sri Lanka’s defence budget is to reach SLR 200 billion (USD 1.74 billion) in 2009. This is about 17 per cent of overall Government spending for the year. In 2008, the defence spending stood at SLR 166 billion (USD 1.4 billion). Earlier in 2009, the Defence Ministry had requested a raise to SLR 177 billion rupees (USD 1.54 billion) to pay for the war against the LTTE. Further, Sri Lanka has requested a USD 1.9 billion International Monetary Fund loan to bolster foreign exchange reserves and solve a balance-of-payments problem.
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July - 18 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, N. Nocha Meitei, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on July 18.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, N. Nocha Meitei, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on July 18.
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July - 18 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Madini Hasim, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai Heikrumakhong on July 18.
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Madini Hasim, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai Heikrumakhong on July 18.
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July - 18 
A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V.
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A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V. Minz, said the raid, conducted in the night of July 18 at Progressive Construction Limited (PCL) in Bagoder, yielded 1,964 kilograms of gelatin and 15,000 meters of fuse wire. An unnamed Bagoder Police station officer said the explosives were stored in more than 50 boxes inside the room. The storekeeper, identified as Mahesh Madela, was arrested in this connection. “PCL officials said the explosives were to be used for making roads. But they could furnish papers for just 450 kilograms of gelatin and 1,500 metres fuse wire. They also showed four invoices of the same date,” Minz said. A.V. Minz added that Firduas had confessed his links with the Kundan Pahan squad. Earlier, Police in capital Ranchi arrested Firdaus, a 40-year-old resident of Hindpiri, in the evening of July 18 along with a 9-mm pistol, two mobile phones, four SIM cards and INR 2,400. The Superintendent of Police (city), A. Vijayalaxmi, said Firdaus had confessed to his association with cadres of the CPI-Maoist and had provided the Police vital clues on explosives stored in Giridih. “Firdaus is an explosives supplier active in the Bundu and Tamar areas of the district. Besides explosives, he also supplied shoes and uniforms purchased from city stores,” she added.
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July - 18 
A woman militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Pebam Sophiya alias Sanathoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Mantripukhrii area on July 18. Pebam confessed during her interrogation that she joined the outfi
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A woman militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Pebam Sophiya alias Sanathoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Mantripukhrii area on July 18. Pebam confessed during her interrogation that she joined the outfit in 2004 and got training at Taikotang village under Singhat Sub-Division in Churachandpur District and she was involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials and traders.
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July - 18 
A woman Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) surrendered before the Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP), Y Gangadhar, on July 18, reports Times of India. According to the P
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A woman Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) surrendered before the Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP), Y Gangadhar, on July 18, reports Times of India. According to the Police, Chokkari Krishnaveni alias Santhi alias Swarupa alias Pedda Santhi of Srikakulam District decided to come over-ground because of health problems and ideological differences with the party leaders. The Police claimed Krishanaveni was a senior member in the Srikakulam division committee and was recently made a member of the Special Zonal Committee. She is a native of Palasapuram village in Srikakulam. It was Krishnaveni's uncle Gangaram alias Shankar alias Komma who reportedly inducted her into the People's War Group in 1993. Gangaram was killed in an encounter with the Police near Gummalakshmipuram in 2008.
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July - 18 
According to Telegraph, Security Force personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant at Kahitima forest near Labdanguri in Baksa District on July 18.
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According to Telegraph, Security Force personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant at Kahitima forest near Labdanguri in Baksa District on July 18.
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July - 18 
Around 25 houses were set ablaze by Zeme Naga militants at Joypur-Sanpur Dimasa village under Lakhipur subdivision, 42 kilometers away from the Silchar in Cachar District in the afternoon of July 18, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said militants
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Around 25 houses were set ablaze by Zeme Naga militants at Joypur-Sanpur Dimasa village under Lakhipur subdivision, 42 kilometers away from the Silchar in Cachar District in the afternoon of July 18, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) outfit of Nagaland are suspected to be involved in the incident. The area comes under the Kanakpur Dholaiera Gram Panchayat (village level local-self Government) which is situated in the border area of Cachar and North Cachar Hills District. Amal Kanti Barman, president of Dimasa Society Development Organisation, said that the group of 50 cadres belonged to the NSCN-K faction.
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July - 18 
Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the CPI-Maoist-backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC), has called for a 72-hour shut down in the three CPI-Maoist-hit Districts of Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia from July 19.
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Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the CPI-Maoist-backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC), has called for a 72-hour shut down in the three CPI-Maoist-hit Districts of Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia from July 19.
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July - 18 
In Gumla District, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed a teacher by crushing his head with heavy stones. He was also accused of being a Police informer.
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In Gumla District, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed a teacher by crushing his head with heavy stones. He was also accused of being a Police informer.
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July - 18 
Manipur’s Director General of Police, Y. Joykumar, said that the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) is the frontal organisation of the KYKL, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that some leaders of the student organisation were
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Manipur’s Director General of Police, Y. Joykumar, said that the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) is the frontal organisation of the KYKL, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that some leaders of the student organisation were booked under the National Security Act (NSA), in connection with the killing of Manipur University Professor Mohammed Islamuddin. The Police chief said, “This student organisation, so called DESAM, I think everyone in the State of Manipur is quite fully aware that this is a student frontal organisation of KYKL and with the backing of KYKL, the State has seen them taking the law into their own hands on a number of occasion…KYKL has come out claiming the killing of Professor Md Islamuddin. Now as a policeman, as a police officer, we have to see who else are involved in the killing....The fact remains that there is a linkage between DESAM and KYKL.”
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July - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) kept in confinement three employees and a contractor of the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) regional office at Dimapur and later released them on July 18, according to Shillong Times. The NSC
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) kept in confinement three employees and a contractor of the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) regional office at Dimapur and later released them on July 18, according to Shillong Times. The NSCN-K said that it ‘interrogated’ them to elicit information on why for the last 20 years all contract work for Manipur under the FCI had gone to the Asui Muivah Firm, owned by a brother of NSCN-IM general secretary, Th. Muivah, when there were many other qualified contractors. The NSCN-K said in the last 20 years no other firm or agency was allowed to submit tender to the FCI except Asui Muivah Firm. The outfit alleged that the State Police and the NSCN-IM cadres were present when a tender was floated at the FCI office in Dimapur on September 30, 2008, and demanded cancellation of the contract and starting of the tender process anew. Meanwhile, Telegraph reports that after the intervention of the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, the Nagaland Police and the Army secured the release of the abducted FCI officials and a contractor’s representative, who belonged to the State of Manipur.
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July - 18 
On July 18, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Andharishol, 20 kilometers from Lalgarh, reports The Hindu. Jaladhar Mahato, a resident of Jh
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On July 18, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Andharishol, 20 kilometers from Lalgarh, reports The Hindu. Jaladhar Mahato, a resident of Jhargram, was a member of the CPI-M’s Jhargram zonal committee.
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July - 18 
Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Das
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Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Dasima Gamang and Sinia Raita. According to Gajapati Superintendent of Police, Sanjiv Arora, 200 electronic detonators, 12 packets of detonator caps, three bundles of fuse wire and 10 kilograms of urea was seized from them. These persons are suspected to have kept the explosives illegally for use in a stone quarry near their village. But investigation and interrogation of arrested persons was on to ascertain whether they had any links with any other miscreants or not.
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July - 18 
The prime accused of the January 2002 Kolkata American Centre attack case, Mohammad Sadiq alias Sadakat, was produced before a court in Kolkata on July 18 which subsequently remanded him to 14-days Police custody, reports The Hindu. Sadiq was brought
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The prime accused of the January 2002 Kolkata American Centre attack case, Mohammad Sadiq alias Sadakat, was produced before a court in Kolkata on July 18 which subsequently remanded him to 14-days Police custody, reports The Hindu. Sadiq was brought to Kolkata from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, on transit remand. He was reportedly arrested by the Mumbai Police in September 2008 for alleged involvement in subversive activities in different parts of the country.
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July - 18 
At least six Taliban militants, including a local commander, were killed and several others injured after clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Bajaur, Swat and Malakand on July 18, reports Daily News. According to the ISPR, a soldier was also killed
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At least six Taliban militants, including a local commander, were killed and several others injured after clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Bajaur, Swat and Malakand on July 18, reports Daily News. According to the ISPR, a soldier was also killed and three others injured in sporadic clashes with Taliban fighters in the Shangla and Shakardara. Local Taliban commander Abu Bakar was killed during a search operation in Chamtalai. Four Taliban militants were arrested and one killed in a search operation around Kanju.
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July - 18 
Jet fighters pounded militant positions in Orakzai, killing seven people, including two suspected militants. Two children and three women are said to be among the seven persons killed when jets bombed a suspected militant hideout in Moputay, Upper Or
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Jet fighters pounded militant positions in Orakzai, killing seven people, including two suspected militants. Two children and three women are said to be among the seven persons killed when jets bombed a suspected militant hideout in Moputay, Upper Orakzai. Locals, however, put the death toll at nine. Gunship helicopters also struck areas in Chappar Ferozkhel, Lower Orakzai, but no casualties were reported.
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July - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least four people during a search operation in the Achini Bala area of Peshawar and parts of Khyber Agency. The arrests are said to be part of a crackdown on the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). Security personnel also d
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least four people during a search operation in the Achini Bala area of Peshawar and parts of Khyber Agency. The arrests are said to be part of a crackdown on the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). Security personnel also demolished an LI centre in the area and destroyed a bridge used by militants to re-supply. Those arrested militants were identified as Siraj, Masood and Okhair. The identity of the fourth man was yet to be ascertained. A local elder told Daily Times that nearly 100 LI activists usually stayed at the centre, located in the Achini village and have several sympathisers among Afridi tribesmen living in the settled areas close to the Khyber Agency border.
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July - 18 
The political administration has arrested 15 tribesmen including a tribal elder under Section 40 of the Frontier Crimes Regulations under an ongoing crackdown against Mehsud tribesmen in the Tank area of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on July 18
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The political administration has arrested 15 tribesmen including a tribal elder under Section 40 of the Frontier Crimes Regulations under an ongoing crackdown against Mehsud tribesmen in the Tank area of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on July 18, according to Daily Times. Administration officials told Daily Times that the Khasadar personnel arrested 15 people, including Mehsud elder Dilbar Khan. Officials said that earlier a crackdown was launched against the Shabi Khel, the Mehsud sub-tribe of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud.
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July - 18 
Three fighters were killed and two others injured when Taliban militants attacked SFs during a search operation in the Kohi and Ray areas of Charmang, Tehsil Nawagai. The SFs also destroyed two Taliban hideouts.
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Three fighters were killed and two others injured when Taliban militants attacked SFs during a search operation in the Kohi and Ray areas of Charmang, Tehsil Nawagai. The SFs also destroyed two Taliban hideouts.
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July - 18 
According to Sentinel, about 40 militants dressed in the fatigues of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) of India ransacked a house in the Sarpang District of Bhutan on July 18. This is the second such incident in the area during the last three weeks. The mili
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According to Sentinel, about 40 militants dressed in the fatigues of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) of India ransacked a house in the Sarpang District of Bhutan on July 18. This is the second such incident in the area during the last three weeks. The militants, suspected to be of a Bodo group of Assam, were armed with AK-47 series rifles. Eight of the militants who entered the house carried AK-47 rifles and two others reportedly carried locally-made guns. “… the shadows cast by the SSB caps they wore made it difficult to make out their faces,” the owner of the house Rajesh Pandal said. Rajesh Pandal and his wife were assaulted by the militants throughout the half-an-hour attack. The house of the victims is located about 40 metres from the Gelephu-Sarpang Highway, about 300 metres from the India-Bhutan border in the south. According to a press release from the Royal Bhutan Police, the armed men were supposedly members of the Bodo group from Assam.
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July - 18 
Government has said that child soldiers recruited by the LTTE would not be prosecuted and instead made to go to schools. The decision was announced by President Mahinda Rajapakse who said on July 18, “Our hearts are not vicious. We will not prosecute
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Government has said that child soldiers recruited by the LTTE would not be prosecuted and instead made to go to schools. The decision was announced by President Mahinda Rajapakse who said on July 18, “Our hearts are not vicious. We will not prosecute children who are 12, 13 and 14 years of age and were forced to take up arms. We need to integrate them into society after rehabilitation.” The President also said his Government has released all people above 60-years from the temporary camps for the war-displaced while 40000 children are being given education, adds The Hindu. Nearly 15000 people above 60 had reported in the camps. Rajapakse said at least 80 per cent of the internally displaced persons would be resettled prior to the December-end deadline. He said his Government had given a new life to child soldiers by rehabilitating them in vocations of their choice at the rehabilitation camps.
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July - 18 
On July 18, the SFs recovered 23 T-56 weapons, one pressure mine, three browning pistols, four pistol magazines, five VCD/VHS players, one hundred and sixty-two 60-mm mortar bombs, 500 rounds of Multi Propose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 472 anti-p
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On July 18, the SFs recovered 23 T-56 weapons, one pressure mine, three browning pistols, four pistol magazines, five VCD/VHS players, one hundred and sixty-two 60-mm mortar bombs, 500 rounds of Multi Propose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 472 anti-personnel mines, one Outboard Motors, seven MPMG links, nine hand grenades, spare parts of T-56 and Light Machine Guns, 40 kilograms of steel balls, one box of 12.7-mm ammunition, two batteries, one frequency counter, one audio generator, 23 unidentified circuit, three oscilloscopes, eleven 40-mm grenade launchers, five LTTE made jonnie mines, 720 T-56 ammunitions, fourteen 81-mm mortar bombs, four Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), one MPMG weapon, two RPG launchers, three 5.5 riffles and two sniper weapons from the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Vellamullivaikkal and Mullaitivu areas, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 18 
President Mahinda Rajapakse in the morning of July 18 re-assured the country that his Government will resettle the Tamil civilians displaced due to the war with the LTTE in the North as soon as possible, according to Colombo Page. He said that he wil
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President Mahinda Rajapakse in the morning of July 18 re-assured the country that his Government will resettle the Tamil civilians displaced due to the war with the LTTE in the North as soon as possible, according to Colombo Page. He said that he will not let the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to remain in the welfare centers for long. According to the President the government has already taken all the basic steps to resettle those people and it will commence as soon as the de-mining is completed. "As a responsible government we are currently providing all the basic needs to the IDPs including all the facilities," President Rajapakse added. He pointed out that nearly 40,000 children in the IDP camps are now holding school bags and text books instead of T-56 guns forcibly heaped on them by the LTTE in the past.
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July - 19 
A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by the Imphal East District Police during a search operation at Lamlong Bazaar area on July 19. He was identified as Ningthoujam Kabi Meitei alias
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A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by the Imphal East District Police during a search operation at Lamlong Bazaar area on July 19. He was identified as Ningthoujam Kabi Meitei alias Somorjit.
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July - 19 
A youth, who was working as a ‘police source’ was shot dead by three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in his residence at Chilli in the Doda District on July 19, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Abdul Hamid (26), a r
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A youth, who was working as a ‘police source’ was shot dead by three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in his residence at Chilli in the Doda District on July 19, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Abdul Hamid (26), a resident of Chilli. Reports said three HM militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Shah Din Khanday, ‘tehsil commander’ Tariq Ahmed and ‘district commander’ Ghulam Nabi alias Gama struck at Chilli at 9.30 pm and shot dead Abdul Hamid in his house. Reports said Hamid was a source of the Police and had got top HM militant Javed Jatt killed a year ago. He was also instrumental in three-four other successful operations.
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July - 19 
According to PTI, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed responsibility for the killing of an abducted Police officer in the Sundergarh District of Orissa, arguing they were forced to commit the act to protest the Centre's decision
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According to PTI, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed responsibility for the killing of an abducted Police officer in the Sundergarh District of Orissa, arguing they were forced to commit the act to protest the Centre's decision to ban the organisation. In a message to the branch office of an Oriya daily in Rourkela in the night of July 19, the Chhotanagpur 'zonal commander' of the Maoists, Samar, claimed responsibility for the killing of Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan after abducting him from Champajharan in the District on July 16.
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July - 19 
According to Times of India, Maoists in Lalgarh forced 19 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to quit the party on July 19. Soon after announcing that the 19 CPI-M members have voluntarily quit their party, the PCPA took
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According to Times of India, Maoists in Lalgarh forced 19 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to quit the party on July 19. Soon after announcing that the 19 CPI-M members have voluntarily quit their party, the PCPA took out a huge rally near Dharampur which was also attended by several Maoists.
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July - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on July 19 rejected reports that a spurt in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the State was basically due to a failure of the intelligence network, IANS reported. Referring to the Raj
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on July 19 rejected reports that a spurt in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the State was basically due to a failure of the intelligence network, IANS reported. Referring to the Rajnandgaon District incident where Maoists killed 29 Policemen in an ambush on July 12, he said the Chhattisgarh Police had prior information of a possible attack in the District but they suffered casualties as it was a “well coordinated flash attack” by the CPI-Maoist. “Maoists would be given a befitting reply,” he added.
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July - 19 
IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT)
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IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested in Ramgarh District following a tip-off. Those arrested include two ‘area commanders’ of the PLFI, using the aliases of Cobra and Tiger, who were wanted in more than a dozen cases, Police added. Police also seized two revolvers, live cartridges, computers, three mobile phones and Maoist literature from the arrested cadres.
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July - 19 
In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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July - 19 
Police arrested Indrajeet Bania, a top ranking militant of the 27th battalion of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from his rented house in the Gandhibasti area in Guwahati on July 19, report Assam Tribune. Police also recovered an improvised e
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Police arrested Indrajeet Bania, a top ranking militant of the 27th battalion of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from his rented house in the Gandhibasti area in Guwahati on July 19, report Assam Tribune. Police also recovered an improvised explosive device from the house. According to Assam Police, he was planning to trigger a high-intensity blast in Guwahati in the next few days. Meanwhile, the Police sounded an alert on July 18 that the ULFA was planning to trigger a blast in Guwahati with the help of a student.
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July - 19 
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General Ranjit Sinha said the RPF will have its own commando force to counter threats from militants and Maoist insurgents, reported PTI. The proposed commando force would be deployed in States like Jammu and K
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General Ranjit Sinha said the RPF will have its own commando force to counter threats from militants and Maoist insurgents, reported PTI. The proposed commando force would be deployed in States like Jammu and Kashmir, North-East region and the Maoist-affected areas, he told media persons in the evening of July 18. "The Railways, of late, had become the soft target of the Naxals in Orissa and Chhattisgarh. This is one of the reasons why we are raising the Commando Force," he added. The commando personnel would be trained at the Central Reserve Police Force Training Centre at Silchar. Services of the Army and the Commando force of Andhra Pradesh would also be utilised for training the new force.
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July - 19 
Suspected Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded a man and took away his head leaving the body near Koleng Nawadih village of Gumla District, Police said on July 19, reports PTI. The body was later found by the villagers.
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Suspected Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded a man and took away his head leaving the body near Koleng Nawadih village of Gumla District, Police said on July 19, reports PTI. The body was later found by the villagers.
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July - 19 
The Government is actively considering setting up brigade headquarters or Army cantonments in the interior areas of Maoist-affected States, Indian Express reported on July 20. Government sources told Indian Express that the new military cantonments w
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The Government is actively considering setting up brigade headquarters or Army cantonments in the interior areas of Maoist-affected States, Indian Express reported on July 20. Government sources told Indian Express that the new military cantonments would act as a deterrent and there are plans that these brigade-size formations would also train paramilitary forces before their induction in anti-Maoist operations. Situated inside the Maoist-dominated areas, these cantonments would have an advance landing ground that could be used for troop deployment by air in the event of operations. The Union Home Ministry has already discussed these plans with the Defence Ministry and the two are at present working on locations of new cantonments to be set up in the Maoist-affected States. While Ranchi, the Jharkhand capita, already has an Army division headquarters, there are plans to have brigade-level headquarters in Koraput (Orissa) and Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh).
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July - 19 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Latehar District.
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Latehar District.
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July - 19 
Three suspected militants belonging to the Puranthaba Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Ch
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Three suspected militants belonging to the Puranthaba Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Chini Ingkhol in Churachandpur District on July 19, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 9-mm pistols along with one magazine and five live ammunitions, two cell phones, two voter ID cards and a double barrel gun were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. Police said the encounter took place, as a follow up action, in connection with an abduction bid on the Executive Engineer of the Local Development Authority (LDA) on July 15 wherein a driver of the LDA, Yuman Manichandra Singh, was killed.
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July - 19 
Two cadres belonging to the Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohamad alias Thoiba (19) and Mustafa alias Nazir Khang (19), were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Maratha Light
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Two cadres belonging to the Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohamad alias Thoiba (19) and Mustafa alias Nazir Khang (19), were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Maratha Light Infantry from Iram Siphai on July 19. Two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition and one stolen two wheeler were recovered from their possession.
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July - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It
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Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It said a suspected militant was also arrested from this area. SFs also launched search operations in Goal village in Matta and Kanju in the Kabal sub-division and destroyed four houses of the militants and recovered eight rifles and two pistols along with some ammunition. In similar action in Chaprai Banda, the SFs destroyed two training centres, a 25-metre-long tunnel and house of a Taliban commander, Ismail, and recovered material used in preparation of improvised explosive devices.
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July - 19 
SFs and Police, in a joint search operation, arrested 54 suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition in different parts of the Hangu District on July 19. Arms and ammunition, including six kilogram of explosives, two Kalashnikovs, four rifl
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SFs and Police, in a joint search operation, arrested 54 suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition in different parts of the Hangu District on July 19. Arms and ammunition, including six kilogram of explosives, two Kalashnikovs, four rifles, six pistols and several cartridges, were recovered from them.
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July - 19 
The Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit on July 19 rejected US allegations that terrorists involved in attacks on the US and India were living in Pakistan, calling the claim baseless, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. Reacting
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The Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit on July 19 rejected US allegations that terrorists involved in attacks on the US and India were living in Pakistan, calling the claim baseless, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. Reacting to a statement by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that the perpetrators of 9/11 attacks in the US and the Mumbai attacks were in Pakistan, the spokesman said the culprits were in Afghanistan, not Pakistan. Talking to the media in New Delhi, Hillary Clinton had asked Pakistan to act against the culprits of the Mumbai attacks, adding that terrorism was a major problem which threatened global peace.
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July - 19 
The Police launched a counterattack on Taliban militants in the Sambat Cham area of Matta sub-division in Swat District after the beheading of a Matta Police Station class-1V employee, killing one militant besides demolishing seven houses, The News r
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The Police launched a counterattack on Taliban militants in the Sambat Cham area of Matta sub-division in Swat District after the beheading of a Matta Police Station class-1V employee, killing one militant besides demolishing seven houses, The News reported. In addition, three more militants were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat. The class-IV employee, Muhammad Iqbal, was beheaded inside his home in Sambat Cham on the night between July 17 and 18. The incident reportedly prompted the Police to initiate action in the area, killing one suspected militant, identified as Bawar Khan, and arresting Noorani Gul. They also had an exchange of fire with the militants after their raid on the Taliban hideouts. Seven houses of the militants were reportedly razed to the ground.
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July - 19 
The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on July 19, 2009 said the US was keeping a close watch on the actions being taken by Pakistan against terrorists since the country had emerged as home to a "syndicate of terrorism", Times of India reported. "
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The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on July 19, 2009 said the US was keeping a close watch on the actions being taken by Pakistan against terrorists since the country had emerged as home to a "syndicate of terrorism", Times of India reported. "We are watching it and we hope Pakistan will make progress against what is a syndicate of terrorism — Al-Qaeda, Taliban and many other terror organisations are connected in a way that is deeply troubling to us, and I know to India. But it is also now troubling Pakistan," she said in Gurgaon outside the Indian capital New Delhi. In response to a question, the visiting US Secretary of State expressed hope that the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks would meet their "day of reckoning" soon. Referring to Pakistan, she said, "I have also sent messages very directly to the Pakistani people that this (fight against terrorism) is in the interest of Pakistan, the future stability and security of Pakistan."
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July - 19 
The Kapilvastu District Police arrested three cadres of the Samyukta Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (SJTMM) for possession of weapons from Mutajhutawa in the Bithuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the night of July 19, The Himalayan Time
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The Kapilvastu District Police arrested three cadres of the Samyukta Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (SJTMM) for possession of weapons from Mutajhutawa in the Bithuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the night of July 19, The Himalayan Times. They were identified as Kapilvastu-Dang in-charge and bureau secretary Anil Mahamad Khan, bureau secretariat member Chandrashekhar Sunar and bureau member Dharmendra Kumar Sahani. Police also confiscated two locally-made pistols with two rounds of bullets, and NR 11000 from the trio, said Inspector Kedar Khanal.
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July - 19 
According to Daily Star, four senior Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants who are hiding in Bangladesh are also serving as teachers in different madrassas (seminaries) of the country providing their fake identities like detained Mufti Obaidullah, Detectiv
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According to Daily Star, four senior Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants who are hiding in Bangladesh are also serving as teachers in different madrassas (seminaries) of the country providing their fake identities like detained Mufti Obaidullah, Detective Branch (DB) sources said. Of the four, Indian national Moulana Mansur Ali and Pakistani national Moulana Habibullah, are teachers of two madrassas in capital Dhaka while two others are outside the capital. Sources, however, refused to disclose the names of two other Indian fugitive militants. Meanwhile, the Police are also looking into whether Obaidulla had links to the August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally, and bomb attacks at Ramna Batamul and Udichi function in Jessore. DB sources said on the first day of his seven-day remand, Mufti Obaidullah confessed that the LeT and Asif Reza Commando Force (ARCF) expanded their networks through former militants who fought in Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir and also through the students of Deoband madrassa. Sources suspect that qawmi madrassas have a vital role in setting up of the network as these madrassas gave them shelter and teaching jobs by accepting fake identities. Besides, among the militant outfits active in the country, the Indian militants have closest links with leaders of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B), sources added.
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July - 19 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an arms trader and seized a 9-mm Chinese pistol, five bullets and two magazines from him at Boro Shyampur in the Puthia Sub District of Rajshahi District on July 19, reports Daily Star. The arres
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an arms trader and seized a 9-mm Chinese pistol, five bullets and two magazines from him at Boro Shyampur in the Puthia Sub District of Rajshahi District on July 19, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as M. Sohel Rana of Masjidpara in the Chapainawabganj District.
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July - 19 
Rajshahi Police arrested Belal Hossain, an aide to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh’s (JMB) executed leader Siddiqul Islam Bangla Bhai, from Raninagar in Naogaon area on July 19, reports Daily Star. Belal was reportedly on the run for a long time. Th
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Rajshahi Police arrested Belal Hossain, an aide to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh’s (JMB) executed leader Siddiqul Islam Bangla Bhai, from Raninagar in Naogaon area on July 19, reports Daily Star. Belal was reportedly on the run for a long time. The Superintendent of Police in Naogaon said Belal faces several extortion cases and had been arrested twice before.
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July - 19 
The Government will launch a special drive in the country's south-western Districts soon to combat re-emergence of outlawed outfits in the wake of growing incidents of killings in the region in recent months, reports Daily Star. Home Ministry officia
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The Government will launch a special drive in the country's south-western Districts soon to combat re-emergence of outlawed outfits in the wake of growing incidents of killings in the region in recent months, reports Daily Star. Home Ministry officials said a decision to carry out the operation in 10 south-western Districts was taken in June 2009 but couldn't be executed due to the constraint of forces as several thousand Policemen had to be deployed in the trouble-torn Ashulia to quell the labour unrest. “A combined operation will be launched in the region soon to combat crimes,” said Home Secretary Abdus Sobhan Sikder, adding that all criminal activities would be dealt with severely. At least 130 persons were killed in the region in the past six months in 2009 against only 24 in the last six months of 2008, said Police sources. A total of 21 people were killed in the first 15 days of July. At least a dozen outlawed outfits are active in the region with an unspecified number of illegal firearms under their possession. These outfits have around 5000 cadres belonging to the following breakaway factions of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP): Janajuddha, PBCP-Red Flag, PBCP-Communist War, Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Gono Bahini (GB), Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), Banglar Communist Party, Socialist Party (SP), Biplobi Anuragi, Chhinnamul Communist Party (CCP) and Sharbahara People's Mancha (SPM). The Superintendent of Police of Kushtia District, Shahabuddin Khan, said these splinter groups are back again and have intensified their activities. “Usually, various law enforcement agencies conduct drives in the region separately but a combined operation will surely yield better result,” he added.
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July - 19 
Government has decided to conduct elections in other local Government institutes in the North soon after the conclusion of Jaffna Municipal Council polls, reports Colombo Page. The Government has informed the political parties to prepare for local p
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Government has decided to conduct elections in other local Government institutes in the North soon after the conclusion of Jaffna Municipal Council polls, reports Colombo Page. The Government has informed the political parties to prepare for local polls before the end of 2009. However, no definite date for accepting nominations has been decided yet. The elections for the Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Urban Council are scheduled to be held on August 8, 2009.
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July - 19 
Security Forces continuing search and clearing operations in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts recovered a large stock of fuel and cache of arms and weapons on July 19, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said tr
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Security Forces continuing search and clearing operations in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts recovered a large stock of fuel and cache of arms and weapons on July 19, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said troops in the Iranamadu and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas unearthed 20,000 litres of petrol buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). “The fuel stock was buried in a large fuel tank in the dense jungle. We suspect that the LTTE had wrenched the fuel dispatched by the Government for public and kept it for military purposes”, he added. Troops also recovered 12 anti-personnel mines, a micro pistol with two magazines, a recoilless weapon, a recoilless weapon sight and two recoilless bombs. They also recovered eight T-56 weapons, 3122 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two empty missile cases, five shotguns, one shotgun barrel, five pistols, 40700 electric detonators, one silencer weapon, 22 rounds of 8.3-mm ammunition, six unidentified magazines, 37 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 16 hand grenades, one booby trap, six 120-mm mortar bombs, 127 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, one barrel of a 12.7-mm gun, five hand paras, three Arul bombs, one locally-made gun, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 250 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 200 rounds of unidentified ammunition, two 60-mm mortar launchers, one base plate, one weapon sight, nine RPG chargers, three slabs of TNT explosives, 50 grams of high explosives, 400 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, four .22 rifles, a stock of packets containing LTTE documents, 15 pouches, one body armour and one flack jacket, adds a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 19 
Security Forces recovered three dismantled paddle guns (ZPU-4) buried in the jungle area of Tharavikulam in Thoppigala on July 19, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Security Forces recovered three dismantled paddle guns (ZPU-4) buried in the jungle area of Tharavikulam in Thoppigala on July 19, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 19 
Sunday Times reported on July 19 that personal files belonging to the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran – with details about arms deals and arms shipments, intended targets, suicide cadres and other key inform
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Sunday Times reported on July 19 that personal files belonging to the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran – with details about arms deals and arms shipments, intended targets, suicide cadres and other key information – were unearthed last week. Equipment to monitor the movements of Air Force jets and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), as well as weapons and weapon parts, were among the assorted items found. The items were found at the end of a six-day search operation conducted by a Police team led by Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Director, Superintendent of Police Vass Gunawardena. Anura Senanayaka, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in CCD, told Sunday Times that files with more than 270 personal documents belonging to Prabhakaran were found in three large plastic containers. A close associate of Prabhakaran in CCD custody and key LTTE members accompanied the CCD team during the search. The LTTE members included one of Prabhakaran’s personal bodyguards, a personal assistant to the LTTE chief, a driver and a mechanic who had worked for the Sea Tigers (sea wing of the LTTE). Prabhakaran’s close associate had initially said he would disclose three locations, but eventually helped to pinpoint 11 sites where LTTE documents and materials were buried. The team uncovered a plastic barrel containing what is believed to be Eastern Province LTTE leader Swaranam’s personal belongings, including a mini-pistol and an M16 weapon. Three other barrels were found to contain Prabhakaran’s personal documents. These relate to the purchase of weapons and countries of origin, weapon transport schedules, LTTE military plans, bank account details, military personnel details, as well as plans drawn up by Prabhakaran’s deputy Pottu Amman, including details of operations in Colombo, and Prabhakaran’s own plans. According to Gunawardena, the search party also found communication equipment used by the LTTE to monitor the movements of Sri Lanka Air Force jets and transmissions from UAVs. Satellite phones, laptops, fax machines, antennas, cables and other items were also recovered. In separate searches in the vicinity, Police found anti-aircraft missiles, parts of 120 mm, 130-mm and 152 mm artillery guns, chemicals and 33 LTTE suicide kits, as well as photographs of LTTE suicide cadres.
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July - 19 
Troops in the Mailawattuvan area of Ampara District recovered one T-56 magazine, 123 rounds of ammunition, four Self Loading Rifle magazines, one claymore mine, one kilogram of C-4 explosives, one 81-mm mortar bomb and 120-mm mortar tool brush.
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Troops in the Mailawattuvan area of Ampara District recovered one T-56 magazine, 123 rounds of ammunition, four Self Loading Rifle magazines, one claymore mine, one kilogram of C-4 explosives, one 81-mm mortar bomb and 120-mm mortar tool brush.
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July - 19 
Troops in the Puliyankulam area of Vavuniya District recovered 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 magazines and a hand grenade.
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Troops in the Puliyankulam area of Vavuniya District recovered 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 magazines and a hand grenade.
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July - 19 
Troops operating in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District in the night of July 19 recovered one submersible vehicle used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for their underwater operations, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Na
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Troops operating in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District in the night of July 19 recovered one submersible vehicle used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for their underwater operations, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. The Task Force VIII troops found this vehicle from 300 feet deep in the sea, some 500 meters off the shore close to the wreckage of the Jordanian ship Farah III in the Mullaitivu on information provided by the 56th Division troops, the Brigadier added. This is the second such submersible vehicle recovered by the troops in the same area. The first one was recovered in the mid of June on a tip off given by a LTTE militant now under arrest. According to Brigadier Nanayakkara the submersible vehicle is 25 feet in length, 4.5 feet in height and 4 feet in width and was fitted with four cylinder engines and a GPS system. “This submersible vehicle has a capacity to transport three people at once”, he further added, saying, “This is also similar to the submersible vehicle recovered in June but the balancing tanks of this is fitted to the bottom of the vehicle. The balancing tanks of the earlier submersible vehicle were fitted to the sides of the vehicle.” The Security Forces (SFs) were in search for these two submersible vehicle similar to a submarine for the past two months as troops have clearly observed these submersible vehicles through the visuals of the Unman Aerial Vehicles when intense fighting were going in Vellamullivaikkal area.
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July - 20 
12-hour Assam shutdown called by the NDFB in protest against the sporadic killings of common people in the name of NDFB passed off peacefully. However, all business establishments and Government offices were closed while all kinds of vehicles went of
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12-hour Assam shutdown called by the NDFB in protest against the sporadic killings of common people in the name of NDFB passed off peacefully. However, all business establishments and Government offices were closed while all kinds of vehicles went off the road during the shutdown in Kokrajhar District. However, no untoward incident was reported from any part of the District.
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July - 20 
A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Ha
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A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of July 20, reports Telegraph. Though no casualty was reported the Police recovered a wireless set, five mobile phones, 143 cartridges and files containing names of persons who had paid ‘levy’ to the JPC. The extremists, however, reportedly managed to escape. According to sources, the Barkagaon Police had received a tip-off regarding JPC members holding a meeting inside the Chirudih forests after dark. Accordingly, a team led by officer in charge of the Barkagaon Police station, Gopal Krishna, and assistant sub-inspectors K.K. Pathak and J.P. Marandi, reached the spot around 12.30 am. Sources said the extremists became aware of the Police presence and began to fire indiscriminately. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said the Police fired 10 rounds and the insurgents 15 rounds before the encounter ended. “There were about 10 to 15 rebels at the spot. They managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, we would have surely managed to kill or arrest them,” Kamboj added.
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July - 20 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laishram Boinao, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the Regional Institute of Medical Science Road near Lalambung Makhong on July 20, reports Imphal Free
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laishram Boinao, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the Regional Institute of Medical Science Road near Lalambung Makhong on July 20, reports Imphal Free Press. One Chinese grenade was recovered from his possession. Laishram confessed during interrogation that he joined the PREPAK in June 2009 through one Sana alias Loya of Lalambung Makhong and was assigned to extort money worth INR 3800 from the Moirang College.
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July - 20 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Security Forces arrested a Pakistani intruder in the Poonch while another was detained in the R S Pura area of Jammu sector on July 20. Official sources said that Army personnel captured the Pakistani intruder, ident
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Security Forces arrested a Pakistani intruder in the Poonch while another was detained in the R S Pura area of Jammu sector on July 20. Official sources said that Army personnel captured the Pakistani intruder, identified as Mohammed Bashir, a resident of Rawalpindi, near Betar in Poonch when he managed to cross over to the Indian side during the early hours. In addition, Border Security Force personnel captured another Pakistani intruder when he was trying to cross over to the Indian side from Abdullian area in the R S Pura sector. He was later identified as Arshad Ahmed, a resident of Karol village in the Sialkot District.
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July - 20 
According to Telegraph, Security Force (SF) personnel shot dead three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Harmoti village near Nijlaluk in North Lakhimpur District, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, in the ni
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According to Telegraph, Security Force (SF) personnel shot dead three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Harmoti village near Nijlaluk in North Lakhimpur District, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, in the night of July 20. The slain militants were identified as ‘sergeant’ Nameng Kobin, ‘sergeant’ Babang Bake and Bhai. Three 9-mm pistols, ammunition and SIM cards were also recovered from their possession. “These militants were operating from Arunachal Pradesh and frequently entering Assam on specific operations like recruitment of cadres and sabotage activities,” Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police S.A. Karim said, adding that there were reports of the militants trying to carry out attacks in Assam prior to the Independence Day on August 15.
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July - 20 
Another cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , identified as Mohammed Fazul Haque alias Shanju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Puja Lampak area on July 20.
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Another cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , identified as Mohammed Fazul Haque alias Shanju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Puja Lampak area on July 20.
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July - 20 
Calling Kasab’s U-turn as another ploy to mislead the court, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said outside the court that it was his ‘intelligence’ training at work. “Kasab did not name Hafiz Saeed. He confessed because the testimonies and the
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Calling Kasab’s U-turn as another ploy to mislead the court, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said outside the court that it was his ‘intelligence’ training at work. “Kasab did not name Hafiz Saeed. He confessed because the testimonies and the electronic evidence left him with no choice. However, he did not tell the whole truth; he hid certain offences and pleaded guilty to reduce his sentence. On July 21 (today), the court will decide whether to accept or reject his plea of guilt,” Nikam said.
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July - 20 
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an ULFA cadre of the pro-talks faction, Bhaskar Rajbonshi, from the Nalbari designated camp in connection with abduction and killing case of Food Corporation of India Executive Director P.C. Ram.
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an ULFA cadre of the pro-talks faction, Bhaskar Rajbonshi, from the Nalbari designated camp in connection with abduction and killing case of Food Corporation of India Executive Director P.C. Ram.
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July - 20 
Hundreds of PCPA supporters and students were baton-charged at Gohumidanga High School near Dharampur in Lalgarh area when they held a demonstration to protest the institute being used as a camp by the SFs. Approximately 16 people was injured in the
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Hundreds of PCPA supporters and students were baton-charged at Gohumidanga High School near Dharampur in Lalgarh area when they held a demonstration to protest the institute being used as a camp by the SFs. Approximately 16 people was injured in the baton-charge.
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July - 20 
Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants triggered a bomb explosion at the fencing of the residence of a 65-year old retired Security Force personnel, Laishram Modhumangol Singh, in the capital Imphal on July 20.
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Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants triggered a bomb explosion at the fencing of the residence of a 65-year old retired Security Force personnel, Laishram Modhumangol Singh, in the capital Imphal on July 20.
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July - 20 
In response to a question by Aditya Langthasa of the Assam United Democratic Front in the State Assembly on July 20, Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that more than 12,000 people displaced by the ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District ar
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In response to a question by Aditya Langthasa of the Assam United Democratic Front in the State Assembly on July 20, Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that more than 12,000 people displaced by the ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District are still living in relief camps and the violence has claimed 63 lives since March 2009. Hussain, who was replying on behalf of the Chief Minister, said the clashes between Dimasa and Zeme Naga people started on March 19, 2009 and so far, more than 540 houses have been burnt down. He said efforts are on to bring the situation under control with the deployment of additional forces and the administration has also held talks with the leaders of the both the communities to instill confidence in the minds of the people.
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July - 20 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by Morung Makunga in the Legislative Assembly on July 20, informed that more than 30 militant groups, including 10 factions of the KCP, are operating in the State, accord
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by Morung Makunga in the Legislative Assembly on July 20, informed that more than 30 militant groups, including 10 factions of the KCP, are operating in the State, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 20 
On July 20 (today), the Maharashtra Police arrested four Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants from Mana village in the Akola District, reports Times Now. The cadres were arrested while trying to flee in an Indica car, before they were
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On July 20 (today), the Maharashtra Police arrested four Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants from Mana village in the Akola District, reports Times Now. The cadres were arrested while trying to flee in an Indica car, before they were intercepted. After receiving an initial tip off from intelligence inputs, the Police neutralized a secret SIMI meeting, which was taking place with 35 cadres present at the meeting. However, the Police managed to arrest only four of them while the others managed to escape.
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July - 20 
On July 20, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in the Mumbai terrorist attacks case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, confessed to his crime before the Special Sessions Court at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Kasab
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On July 20, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in the Mumbai terrorist attacks case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, confessed to his crime before the Special Sessions Court at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Kasab also mentioned the name of an Indian national, Abu Jundal, who he claimed “taught us Hindi.” Ajmal spoke for about four hours about the incident, his training and his first encounter with the Mujahideen in Pakistan. He began his testimony with a description of his attack at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) along with his partner Abu Ismail. He traced their journey to the Cama Hospital and also narrated the encounter at Girgaum Chowpatty.
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July - 20 
One non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, was abducted by unidentified militants who were traveling in a vehicle on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, according to Sangai Exp
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One non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, was abducted by unidentified militants who were traveling in a vehicle on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 20 
PTI reports that a landmine exploded at a jungle in Bankisole in West Midnapore District on July 20 even as Security Forces (SFs) combed 43 villages on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist
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PTI reports that a landmine exploded at a jungle in Bankisole in West Midnapore District on July 20 even as Security Forces (SFs) combed 43 villages on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). However, no casualty was reported in the blast.
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July - 20 
SF personnel seized a detailed sketch of Dibrugarh Airport along with a large quantity of explosives from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a dense jungle at Seesabil under Tingkhong Police Station in the Dibrugarh District. Some ot
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SF personnel seized a detailed sketch of Dibrugarh Airport along with a large quantity of explosives from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a dense jungle at Seesabil under Tingkhong Police Station in the Dibrugarh District. Some other sketches, which appeared to be of bridges and oil and gas pipelines, were also found at the hideout. The recoveries include around three kilogram of TNT, one and half kilogram of RDX, five gelatin sticks, a hand grenade, a handmade pistol, 55 rounds of AK-series ammunition, three rounds of .303 rifle ammunition, extortion notes, camouflage uniforms and medicines. “ULFA could be planning something big ahead of its martyrs’ day on July 28 and Independence Day on August 15,” a senior Police Official said. “We have asked Oil India Limited, Assam Gas Company Limited and Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited to be extra cautious after today’s haul,” he added.
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July - 20 
Stating that there has been steady decrease in the crime graph in the State, Bihar Government on July 20 said it would strengthen policing to combat Maoist insurgency and constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) to tackle terrorism, PTI reported. "Hi
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Stating that there has been steady decrease in the crime graph in the State, Bihar Government on July 20 said it would strengthen policing to combat Maoist insurgency and constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) to tackle terrorism, PTI reported. "Highest allocation of INR 2,557 crore for the year 2009-10 has been made for good governance and for better policing... There has been steady decline in the crime graph in recent years," Water Resources Development Vijendra Prasad Yadav told State Legislative Council. The minister in-charge of home department said the Government was committed to provide better policing to combat the Maoists, adds Zee News. To strengthen the force, the Government has increased the number of State Auxiliary Police (SAP) force from 5000 in 2006 to 11500 considering its better performance particularly in tackling the Naxalites, Yadav added. The minister said that 712 newly appointed sub-inspectors' have completed their training and 10311 constables had already been recruited and the process to recruit 12877 constables were on. To tackle Maoists, the Government has started 'Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar' scheme (Government at your doorstep) in seven Maoist-affected Districts of Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Rohtas, Munger, West Champaran and East Champaran under which development and welfare schemes were initiated. The State Government has prepared an outline to constitute the ATS on the lines of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. To impart better and modern training to the Police, the Government has initiated the process to set up a modern Police training centre (Bihar Police Academy) at Rajgir in Nalanda District, Yadav said. The Government also wanted to establish a model Police Station in every District (a total of 40) for the Government had cleared INR 1.12 crore for every such station, he said. The minister said that Government had sanctioned a contingency fund of INR 25,000 for Police stations in urban areas, INR 15,000 for such stations situated in Maoist-affected area and INR 10,000 for other stations.
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July - 20 
The Jharkhand unit of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram and the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi against
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The Jharkhand unit of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram and the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi against ‘‘dreaming to wipe out Naxalites from the country’’, saying if they don’t give up on their bid, all three would be eliminated, according to Times of India. The threat was issued through a letter originating in Garhwa District and is now in circulation in State capital Ranchi. Dated July 20 and numbered 25, the letter is signed by one Anupji “on behalf of Ghatshila sub-zonal committee.” The letter-head reads, “CPI (Maoist), Jharkhand State Central Committee” and is not addressed to anyone in particular. “Chidambaram says Naxalites would be wiped out... He should stop daydreaming or else he would be given death punishment,” the letter reads and dares him to come to the “land of Jharkhand” and see that “Naxalites are not clay toys.” The letter also threatens Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, saying, "Both the PM and Sonia Gandhi will meet a fate like former prime minister, late Rajiv Gandhi," adds Indian Express. It asked all Congress legislators, both from the Parliament and Assembly, to quit within a week or face “death warrants.” However, the Superintendent of Police in East Singhbhum District, Navin Kumar Singh, said "I have not come across such a committee as of now," when asked whether Anupji operated in Ghatsilla sub-division which falls under East Singhbhum. "The letter could be fictitious and was found by someone in Balumath in Latehar District and was released in Garwah District in Jharkhand," he added. "The CPI (Maoist) is desperate after it was termed as a terrorist outfit. It just wants to gain mileage by issuing such press releases," another Police official involved in anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand said, added Times of India.
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July - 20 July - 21
Two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rehman and Abdul Ahad, were arrested from the Vidarbha region, Police said on July 21, reports PTI. While Abdul Rehman was arrested from Mana v
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Two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rehman and Abdul Ahad, were arrested from the Vidarbha region, Police said on July 21, reports PTI. While Abdul Rehman was arrested from Mana village of Murtizapur Taluka (administrative division) in Akola District on July 19, Abdul Ahad (68) was arrested in Amaravati District in the night of July 20. Earlier, the Police had arrested three more SIMI cadres when they were on their way after attending a meeting at Mana village in Mutizapur administrative division. ”During the interrogation of the arrested accused, it was revealed that they wanted to come together on one platform. That's the reason why they held a meeting in Mana village," District Superintendent of Police, Pravin Padwal said.
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July - 20 
14 militants, including two ‘commanders’, and an Army officer were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in the Swat District on July 20, The News reported. Locals from the valley reported pitched battles between the two sid
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14 militants, including two ‘commanders’, and an Army officer were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in the Swat District on July 20, The News reported. Locals from the valley reported pitched battles between the two sides in the morning. They said the exchange of a heavy fire and mortar shell firing were heard from Koza Bandai village of Kabal area when the two sides clashed. Locals said the fighting resulted in the killing of 14 militants, including two ‘commanders’ identified as Zarqavi and Zulqarnain. Major Zahid of the Pakistan Army was also reported to have been killed during the encounter. Official sources in Mingora told The News that the operation was carried out in the Shahdherai, Damghar and Dardial areas of Kabal sub-division. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also confirmed the clashes, militants’ casualties and the killing of the Army officer. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search and clearance operation in Kamyrai near Dardial. During the exchange of fire, Major Zahid was killed, it said. 12 terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire with the troops, the ISPR added. It said the SFs launched another military action in Gal Shah village and killed two militant commanders — Taj alias Zarqavi and Zulqarnain. Troops also recovered one machine-gun, along with three magazines. During a search and clearance operation in Talgai near Madyan, the SFs arrested two wanted militants, Fazle Haq and Khairul Ghafoor. Two walkie-talkie sets and 17 boxes of ammunition were recovered in Mano Dherai near Peuchar, while a jeep prepared for a suicide attack, two improvised explosive devices and a suicide jacket were recovered in Matta. Search and clearance operations were also conducted in Mira Banda, Dakku Banda, Kund Banda, Pir Patai Banda, Kamyari Banda, Pinorai Banda and Chur Banda, during which the house of militant commander Akbar was completely destroyed while another militant commander Hamood was arrested in Dardial area.
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July - 20 
A roadside bomb killed a soldier of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in the Bannu District on July 20. The bomb targeted an FC vehicle, killing one trooper and injuring seven constabulary officers, local hospital official Mohammad Jawed said.
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A roadside bomb killed a soldier of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in the Bannu District on July 20. The bomb targeted an FC vehicle, killing one trooper and injuring seven constabulary officers, local hospital official Mohammad Jawed said.
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July - 20 
Elders of a Jirga of different sub-divisions handed over 29 suspects to the political administration. The elders in Ambar sub-division handed over 18 suspects to the administration, eight suspects were handed over in Safi and one suspect was handed o
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Elders of a Jirga of different sub-divisions handed over 29 suspects to the political administration. The elders in Ambar sub-division handed over 18 suspects to the administration, eight suspects were handed over in Safi and one suspect was handed over in the Halimzai sub-division. However, they were released after the Jirga furnished surety bonds that they would not indulge in criminal activities.
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July - 20 
NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on July 20 that the Taliban in Maidan were still active. He told media persons after a cabinet meeting that the provincial Government has decided to fix a bounty of PKR 500000 each on the heads of
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NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on July 20 that the Taliban in Maidan were still active. He told media persons after a cabinet meeting that the provincial Government has decided to fix a bounty of PKR 500000 each on the heads of five top Taliban leaders of Maidan. They included ‘commander’ Hafizullah, Qari Shahid, Dr Wazir, Muftahuddin and Abdus Salam.
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July - 20 July - 21
Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed in the Damghar and Mamdherai areas of Kabal sub-division. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 21 said “During a search operation at Damgarh and Mamdherai, security forces spotted five terrorists clad in Burqa, trying to escape from the area. They were apprehended, along with short machine guns, while five terrorists were killed.” It said three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were also killed during an encounter with the militants in the area. Locals told The News that three militants were killed in Shahdherai area of Kabal during an operation by the SFs. They also said four farmers were killed in the evening of July 20 in the Bara Bandai area of Kabal. They were identified as Bilal, Abdullah, Shamsher Ali and Akbar Hussain. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation at Ganjir near Topsin and killed one militant. In another successful operation in the Dardial area of Kabal, the SFs rescued Shaukat, the brother of a member of the NWFP Assembly Dr Shamsher Khan. Two other persons, Saad and Asghar, kidnapped along with Shamsher’s brother, were also recovered. The three were abducted some two months back by the militants for ransom.
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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 20 claimed to have killed around 100 Taliban militants in a massive military operation in a cluster of villages in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District in the NWFP, The News reported. Military sources said the SFs launc
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 20 claimed to have killed around 100 Taliban militants in a massive military operation in a cluster of villages in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District in the NWFP, The News reported. Military sources said the SFs launched action in five villages of Maidan to dislodge the militants from their hideouts as they were launching rocket attacks from there on the Scouts Fort in Timergara. “We have inflicted huge human loss on them. According to the information we have received, the casualties of the militants must not be less than 100,” a military official stationed in the area said. He said a large number of foot soldiers backed by tanks, artillery and mortars stormed the positions of the militants in Sherkhanay, Shedas, Misrikhanay, Sangolai and Saparay on July 19. The official said troops continued their operation for around 18 hours to destroy the Taliban hideouts. “They had built bunkers and other hideouts in the area from where they used to launch rocket attacks on the (Scouts) Fort in Timergara,” he said. “Security forces wrested these areas, including the strategic Saparay Top and Point 1260 (a mountaintop),” the official said, adding the militants had been on the run in the area. He said during the action, some 100 militants had been killed. Some 250-300 Taliban militants were hiding in these five or six villages, according to the official.
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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) targeted suspected hideouts of militants with artillery in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency, besides arresting five militants during a search operation in the Khar sub-division on July 20. Sources told
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Security Forces (SFs) targeted suspected hideouts of militants with artillery in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency, besides arresting five militants during a search operation in the Khar sub-division on July 20. Sources told The News that SFs shelled the positions of militants with artillery and other heavy weapons, destroying several hideouts in different areas of Charmang Valley. No casualty was, however, reported. In addition, the SFs arrested five suspected militants when they were entering Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency.
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July - 20 
Suspected militants of the Mangal Bagh group killed four Policemen in an ambush on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 20, Dawn reported. According to official sources, the Police team was patrolling the Sarband cattle fair on Bar
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Suspected militants of the Mangal Bagh group killed four Policemen in an ambush on the outskirts of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 20, Dawn reported. According to official sources, the Police team was patrolling the Sarband cattle fair on Bara Road at around noon when was attacked. Sub-Inspector Riaz Khan, constables Laiq Shah and Khudadad and driver Zahir Shah were killed on the spot. Another Policeman is reported to have jumped out of the vehicle and escaped unhurt. A case has been registered against Mangal Bagh, the head of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Islam group, and his ‘commanders’ Gul Amin, Fazal Amin, Said Noor, Dilawar, Tariq, Saifur and Wahid. Sources said it could be a revenge attack for the July 18 operation in the Achini village in which Lashkar-e-Islam’s office was destroyed.
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July - 20 
Two volunteers of a tribal militia were killed when their companions mistakenly opened fire on them at Ambar sub-division in Mohmand Agency on July 20, The News reported. Sources said the two militia men, identified as Khayal Shah and Yousuf, came un
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Two volunteers of a tribal militia were killed when their companions mistakenly opened fire on them at Ambar sub-division in Mohmand Agency on July 20, The News reported. Sources said the two militia men, identified as Khayal Shah and Yousuf, came under fire by their own colleagues, who mistook them for militants.
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July - 20 
Following a debate over the appointment of a teacher, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres led by Upendra Bohara assaulted four persons at Simar in the Rudreshwor Village Development Committee area in Baitadi Distri
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Following a debate over the appointment of a teacher, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres led by Upendra Bohara assaulted four persons at Simar in the Rudreshwor Village Development Committee area in Baitadi District on July 20, reports The Himalayan Times.
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July - 20 
Kantipuronline reports that Police shot dead the Siraha District in-charge of the Madheshi Mukti Tiger (MMT), Prashuram Yadav, a resident of Gurudham of Chandralalpur, in the morning of July 20 (today) when he tried to escape from Police custody. He
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Kantipuronline reports that Police shot dead the Siraha District in-charge of the Madheshi Mukti Tiger (MMT), Prashuram Yadav, a resident of Gurudham of Chandralalpur, in the morning of July 20 (today) when he tried to escape from Police custody. He had earlier been arrested from the capital Kathmandu on an unspecified date. He reportedly attempted to flee while heading for Siraha in Police custody. Yadav had also fled from Siraha prison on September 14, 2008.
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July - 20 
Locals of the Balaju area in capital Kathmandu assaulted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Constituent Assembly (CA) member Prem Tamang and leader of the Nepal Tamang Ghedung, an autonomous and non-profit making Tamang
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Locals of the Balaju area in capital Kathmandu assaulted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Constituent Assembly (CA) member Prem Tamang and leader of the Nepal Tamang Ghedung, an autonomous and non-profit making Tamang People's national organisation, Kumar Blon, while they were allegedly trying to disrupt vehicular movement along the Pasang Lhamu Highway on July 20.
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July - 20 
Home Ministry on July 20 ordered an intelligence agency to investigate the setting up of a charity called Faruqi Welfare Foundation by the HuJI-B. The Foundation obtained a certificate from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms on June 29,
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Home Ministry on July 20 ordered an intelligence agency to investigate the setting up of a charity called Faruqi Welfare Foundation by the HuJI-B. The Foundation obtained a certificate from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms on June 29, 2008. Home Secretary Abdus Sobhan Sikder said, "We have asked the Special Branch of police to investigate the matter and report to the home ministry in details about the foundation and its activities."
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July - 20 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB Khulna-6) team arrested a young man and recovered three firearms and 14 bullets from his possession at Mahmudpur village in the Satkhira District on July 20, reports Daily Star.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB Khulna-6) team arrested a young man and recovered three firearms and 14 bullets from his possession at Mahmudpur village in the Satkhira District on July 20, reports Daily Star.
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July - 20 
The Detective Branch of Police has arrested another Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from a madrassa (seminary) in the Dakkhin Khan area of the capital Dhaka in the night of July 20, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was an Indian national identified as
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The Detective Branch of Police has arrested another Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from a madrassa (seminary) in the Dakkhin Khan area of the capital Dhaka in the night of July 20, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was an Indian national identified as Moulana Mohammad Mansur Ali. He was also an organiser of the Asif Reza Commando Force (ARCF), the terrorist outfit responsible for the attack on American Centre in Kolkata on January 22, 2002. Police arrested him following information obtained from Mufti Obaidullah, an Indian LeT operative arrested in Dhaka recently.
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July - 20 
The former chief of the banned Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B) outfit, Shariful Islam Maulana Sheikh Abdus Salam, who was arrested in connection with the 2001 CPB rally blast case, was released on bail on July 20 from the Dhaka Central Jail, repor
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The former chief of the banned Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B) outfit, Shariful Islam Maulana Sheikh Abdus Salam, who was arrested in connection with the 2001 CPB rally blast case, was released on bail on July 20 from the Dhaka Central Jail, reports Daily Star. Jail officials said they received an order for his release from the Sessions Judge's Court, Dhaka, which issued the bail order. "Receiving the bail order, we reported it to different intelligence agencies for checking as Salam allegedly has links with a banned militant organisation. On receiving clearance from the intelligence agencies we released him around 3:00pm," Deputy Jailer Kamrul Islam said.
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July - 20 
Two youths were injured in an accidental bomb explosion in the Sayedabad area of capital Dhaka on July 20, reports Daily Star. Locals said the incident occurred when the victims, Mohammed Nadim and Jummon Ali, were preparing the bombs on the 3rd floo
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Two youths were injured in an accidental bomb explosion in the Sayedabad area of capital Dhaka on July 20, reports Daily Star. Locals said the incident occurred when the victims, Mohammed Nadim and Jummon Ali, were preparing the bombs on the 3rd floor of an under-construction building at Swamibagh. The victims were rushed to a local hospital immediately and brought to Jattrabari Police Station later, sources said.
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July - 20 
An unidentified group attacked the house of a Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Administrative Council) member (from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress) of Valaichchenai in Batticaloa District in the morning of July 20, reports Colombo Page. The Police said one was
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An unidentified group attacked the house of a Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Administrative Council) member (from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress) of Valaichchenai in Batticaloa District in the morning of July 20, reports Colombo Page. The Police said one was injured in the grenade attack on the house which was badly damaged.
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July - 20 
Canada was one of the top sources of funding for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), providing up to $12-million a year, says a secret intelligence report obtained by the National Post. In a classified report written in June 2008, federal of
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Canada was one of the top sources of funding for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), providing up to $12-million a year, says a secret intelligence report obtained by the National Post. In a classified report written in June 2008, federal officials wrote that the outfit was getting much of their money from Canada. "Canada's Tamil community has been among the LTTE's largest sources of funds, having contributed up to $10- to $12-million annually in past years," the report said. A copy of the report was released to National Post under the Access to Information Act. The RCMP began investigating LTTE fundraising efforts in Canada in 2002. Police believe the outfit raised money in Toronto and Montreal to finance weapons purchases, but investigators have never said the dollar figures were so high. "The LTTE through its many front organizations in other countries, including Canada, has conducted extensive fundraising and other activities to support its efforts in Sri Lanka," the report added. The tactics used to collect money were "often coercive," it said, naming the Toronto-based World Tamil Movement (WTM) as the outfit’s leading front in Canada. "As such, the WTM has been instrumental in fundraising in Canada on behalf of the LTTE." Police searched the World Tamil Movement offices in Ontario and Quebec in 2006. In 2009, the Government banned the group under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Federal lawyers are now in court trying to seize its properties and bank accounts. The organization has, however, denied any wrongdoing.
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July - 20 
During their search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on July 20, the Task Force-VIII troops uncovered a large stock of jewelry left hidden by the LTTE militants in Wanni, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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During their search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on July 20, the Task Force-VIII troops uncovered a large stock of jewelry left hidden by the LTTE militants in Wanni, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The latest recovery of gold jewelry to the weight of 37.5 kilograms confirmed speculation that the LTTE had collected jewelry of civilians who could have been in dire need of money due to maladministration of the LTTE before they were expelled from their fortresses by the Security Forces. The jewelry had been placed in tin containers and buried under the soil. According to reports, the LTTE was in the practice of exploiting the wealth of civilians in those areas in various ways, by way of ransom, “tax’ and transactions through the “Eelam Banks”.
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July - 20 
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka on July 20 closed down its offices in the Eastern province. According to ICRC sources, offices in Ampara, Akkaraipaththu, Batticaloa, Muthur and Trincomalee have been closed with effect fro
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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka on July 20 closed down its offices in the Eastern province. According to ICRC sources, offices in Ampara, Akkaraipaththu, Batticaloa, Muthur and Trincomalee have been closed with effect from July 20. Earlier, the ICRC, which have a staff strength of 646 staff, decided to scale down its operations in the country following a Government request after cessation of active hostilities between the military and LTTE.
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July - 20 
On July 20, the Sri Lanka Police arrested the chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) “Eelam Bank”, Colin Ruban, in capital Colombo. Colombo Page reported that Colin was arrested from a lodge on information revealed by intelligence units
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On July 20, the Sri Lanka Police arrested the chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) “Eelam Bank”, Colin Ruban, in capital Colombo. Colombo Page reported that Colin was arrested from a lodge on information revealed by intelligence units. According to sources, he was a resident of Puthukuddiyiruppu and had reached the welfare centers in Vavuniya during the last stages of the war. However, he later arrived in Colombo by paying SLR 250000 to a person who helped him to reach the capital.
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July - 20 
One micro pistol, with one magazine and four 9mm pistol ammunition were recovered by the troops in Avasikulam area.
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One micro pistol, with one magazine and four 9mm pistol ammunition were recovered by the troops in Avasikulam area.
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July - 20 
The Security Forces in the Kovilgama area of Trincomalee District and Thonitottamadu in the Batticaloa District found two hand grenades, photo copy of 90 area maps, 62 anti-personnel mines with 62 fuses, 21 compact disks and one digital tape on July
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The Security Forces in the Kovilgama area of Trincomalee District and Thonitottamadu in the Batticaloa District found two hand grenades, photo copy of 90 area maps, 62 anti-personnel mines with 62 fuses, 21 compact disks and one digital tape on July 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 20 
The Sri Lankan Police arrested the mastermind of an attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the Sri Lanka Air Force base in Anuradhapura on October 22, 2007, Colombo Page reported on July 20. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith G
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The Sri Lankan Police arrested the mastermind of an attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the Sri Lanka Air Force base in Anuradhapura on October 22, 2007, Colombo Page reported on July 20. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekara confirmed that the suspect, identified as Thabo Ruban, has been arrested from a welfare center in Vavuniya a few days ago. The suspect has revealed that the light aircraft of the LTTE reached the area based on the information given by him to attack the Air Force Base. Police believe Thabo Ruban, from Kilinochchi area, reached the welfare centers in Vavuniya after the Government declared victory over the LTTE on May 18.
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July - 20 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puliyanpokkanai, Panikkankulam, Vellamullivaikkal and Puthukkuddiyiruppu areas recovered 10 claymore mines, two 81mm mortar bombs, one T-56 weapon, 7150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, nine barrels of
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puliyanpokkanai, Panikkankulam, Vellamullivaikkal and Puthukkuddiyiruppu areas recovered 10 claymore mines, two 81mm mortar bombs, one T-56 weapon, 7150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, nine barrels of kerosene oil, one barrel of lubricant oil, 2220 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) ammunition, 11 tripods, one small arm sight, five Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), five RPG cartridges, one RPG booby trap, two oxygen cylinders, three Out Board Motors, one heavy gun accessory box, two gun sights, one 82 mm mortar sight, three artillery sights in a box and five hand grenades from the Kulamurippu area, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 20 
Troops in the Kilinochchi, Thunukkai and Paranthan areas found two radio sets, nine T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, eight RPG, two claymore mines, one booby trap fixed to a 130 mm artillery round, two M-16 weapons, one T-56 weapon, one 9 mm pistol, on
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Troops in the Kilinochchi, Thunukkai and Paranthan areas found two radio sets, nine T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, eight RPG, two claymore mines, one booby trap fixed to a 130 mm artillery round, two M-16 weapons, one T-56 weapon, one 9 mm pistol, one 9mm pistol magazine, eleven T-56 magazines, three T-56 magazines, 150 hand grenades, three anti-personal mines, two 12.7mm ammunition, one booby trap fixed to an RPG round, one I - Com set, one belt order, two oil cans (120 liters), 890 GPMG ammunition, 11311 T-56 ammunition, one hundred and thirty three 60mm mortar bombs, one hundred and twenty seven 81mm mortar bombs, seventy 82mm mortar bombs, ten 60mm mortar fuses and ten 60mm mortar cartridges.
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July - 21 
A bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar to protest against rising prices of essential commodities began in the night of July 21 with the extremists blowing up a house of their rival Revolutionary Communi
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A bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar to protest against rising prices of essential commodities began in the night of July 21 with the extremists blowing up a house of their rival Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC) ‘commander’ Vinod Marandi, according to PTI. As the bandh began, over 100 Maoists raided Diha village near Gaya and blew Marandi’s house in the same night.
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July - 21 
A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Toijam Sanamani Meitei, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Kongba Crossing area on July 21
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A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Toijam Sanamani Meitei, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Kongba Crossing area on July 21. Toijam confessed during interrogation that he joined the faction in May 2005 through one Herojit.
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July - 21 
A handmade pistol was recovered by Government Railway Police personnel from the lavatory of a coach of New Delhi-bound Brahmaputra Mail during a routine check at Guwahati railway station in the morning of July 21.
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A handmade pistol was recovered by Government Railway Police personnel from the lavatory of a coach of New Delhi-bound Brahmaputra Mail during a routine check at Guwahati railway station in the morning of July 21.
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July - 21 
A new militant outfit, the National Liberation Council of Tami-Land (NLCTL), is reportedly trying to expand in Arunachal Pradesh and the border areas of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, reports Sentinel. According to official sources, the NLCTL has served ex
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A new militant outfit, the National Liberation Council of Tami-Land (NLCTL), is reportedly trying to expand in Arunachal Pradesh and the border areas of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, reports Sentinel. According to official sources, the NLCTL has served extortion notes of INR 20 million to a section of railway contractors engaged in laying of railway tracks in Arunachal Pradesh. The sources claimed that they have sent their cadres to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) for arms training and in return paid a hefty sum of money. Police of both the States have been on their trail since the receipt of input that trained cadres of NLCTL are trying to sneak into Arunachal Pradesh in batches with heavy arms and ammunition through the porous border with the intention of carrying out disruptive activities prior to Independence Day on August 15.
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July - 21 
A Police officer was killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured as militants attacked a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Shopian District on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said that mi
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A Police officer was killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured as militants attacked a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Shopian District on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said that militants fired a rifle grenade at the SOG camp at Imam Sahib in Shopian in the afternoon. The grenade landed and exploded in the compound of the security camp, the sources said. While Special Police Officer Mohammad Shafi succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, three SF personnel were wounded in the blast which created a crater at the landing place in the compound. This is the first grenade attack in Kashmir in the past few months in which a Police officer has been killed. While no militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far Police officials said the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was suspected to be behind the attack.
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July - 21 
According to Assam Tribune, Police arrested one Achyut Deka from Ghograpar area of Nalbari District at around 11 pm (IST) in the night of July 21, who was trying to extort money from people in the disguise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). S
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According to Assam Tribune, Police arrested one Achyut Deka from Ghograpar area of Nalbari District at around 11 pm (IST) in the night of July 21, who was trying to extort money from people in the disguise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Sources said that Deka had served an extortion note of INR 500000 to Dr Pranabjyoti Deka, a local physician. The doctor while informing the Police asked Achyut to collect the money. The Police laid a trap and arrested Achyut while his accomplice Montu Ali managed to flee. The Police also recovered a motorbike on which they had come. Achyut hails from Karbaitola village under Nalbari Police Station.
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July - 21 
According to PTI, the Maoists have called a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand from the midnight of July 21 in protest against price rise. The CPI-Maoist Jharkhand State Central Committee gave the bandh call in a faxed message to the media late in
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According to PTI, the Maoists have called a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand from the midnight of July 21 in protest against price rise. The CPI-Maoist Jharkhand State Central Committee gave the bandh call in a faxed message to the media late in the night of July 20.
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July - 21 
According to Telegraph, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a surrendered cadre, Hazong Rabha, and his wife Nalani Rabha, at their Nalanga Pahartoli residence under Baguwan Police Station in Goalpara District in the night o
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According to Telegraph, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a surrendered cadre, Hazong Rabha, and his wife Nalani Rabha, at their Nalanga Pahartoli residence under Baguwan Police Station in Goalpara District in the night of July 21. Assam Police sources said the SULFA cadre, who surrendered and joined the mainstream in 2005, had been leading a normal life after marrying Nalani in 2006. He was engaged in coal trade since laying down arms. Suspected ULFA militants had also killed Hazong Rabha’s uncle and his wife in the night of July 6 at their residence nearly 500 metres away from their hilltop house. Baguwan Police, however, denied that the incident had any link with militant groups.
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July - 21 
Another Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said there was “no confirmation about infiltration of Taliban militants” into the country.
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Another Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said there was “no confirmation about infiltration of Taliban militants” into the country.
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July - 21 
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered a landmine from an agricultural land in village Regal near the International Border in Samba District.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered a landmine from an agricultural land in village Regal near the International Border in Samba District.
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July - 21 
Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on July 21 reiterated that India had not conceded any ground to Pakistan on its dealing with terrorism, The Hindu reported. Menon said India had insisted that action against terrorism could not be linked to resumpt
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Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on July 21 reiterated that India had not conceded any ground to Pakistan on its dealing with terrorism, The Hindu reported. Menon said India had insisted that action against terrorism could not be linked to resumption of the composite dialogue as Islamabad had always sought to join these two issues whenever New Delhi asked it act against terror. Meanwhile, he said the joint statement issued on July 16 in Egypt by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani could have been better drafted. “You could argue about drafting [of the statement], could it have been better … these things happen,” he said while responding to questions from Members of Parliament at the end of a lecture on “India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Opportunities,” organised by the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training in New Delhi.
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July - 21 
Quoting intelligence sources, Sentinel has reported that the ULFA planned to use women cadres for subversive activities during the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15. According to sources, a group of women cadres has entered Jorha
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Quoting intelligence sources, Sentinel has reported that the ULFA planned to use women cadres for subversive activities during the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15. According to sources, a group of women cadres has entered Jorhat District from the border areas of Golaghat to carry out subversion. The Police in five upper Assam Districts have already intensified security measures on receiving this information.
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July - 21 
Replying to an adjournment motion on Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activities in the State Assembly, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 21 blamed the Union Government for the State not being able to contain the Maoist insurgency, repor
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Replying to an adjournment motion on Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activities in the State Assembly, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 21 blamed the Union Government for the State not being able to contain the Maoist insurgency, reports Economic Times. “As I have said earlier, there is not enough central assistance to counter Naxalites in the state effectively. Among the various requests, which I have made to the ministry of home affairs, I would like to mention our need for four battalions of central paramilitary forces on a long-term basis and three more for short-term engagement to control the menace. Our request for dedicated helicopter also has not been acceded to. Central forces have been withdrawn from the communally sensitive District of Kandhamal against my repeated requests to retain them. Kandhamal also has Naxal problems,” Patnaik said. Describing the insurgency as pan-India, the Chief Minister said, “As the nature of Naxal incidents would indicate, Naxalism is not an isolated problem. Since it is a menace of national magnitude and has inter-state ramifications, development in one state has an impact on development in neighboring states. It has to be addressed only through a coordinated approach of the central and State Governments”. On the State Government’s action, Patnaik disclosed that some 59 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including top cadres, have been captured and eight Maoists have been killed in different encounters. Responding to some Congress legislators concern over media reports of the warning by the Orissa Police Association of non-cooperation, Patnaik clarified that some suggestions to effectively combat the Maoists given by the association like fortification of Police Stations, provision of barrack facilities and also imparting suitable training to the Policemen have been implemented to a large extent.
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July - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam have marked out Borpung area in the Karbi Anglong District for a major operation to uproot ULFA training camps. Most of the newly recruited cadres were reportedly being trained i
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Security Forces (SFs) engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam have marked out Borpung area in the Karbi Anglong District for a major operation to uproot ULFA training camps. Most of the newly recruited cadres were reportedly being trained in Borpung area. The training camps - the only ones now left in Assam - are being run by the 27th battalion of ULFA headed by Samrat Borgohain. Official sources said almost all the new recruits to the ULFA in recent times, especially from upper and central Assam Districts, were being trained at these camps, located beyond Chokihola in Karbi Anglong District. Indrajit Bania alias Rahul, an ULFA militant, who was arrested from Guwahati on July 19 also confessed during interrogation that he had undergone a month long training at Borpung.
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July - 21 
The bullet ridden body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was recovered from the Shahdar Dessa area of Doda District on July 21. An official spokesman said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered the body of Ghulam Hassan alias Gulzar, a res
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The bullet ridden body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was recovered from the Shahdar Dessa area of Doda District on July 21. An official spokesman said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered the body of Ghulam Hassan alias Gulzar, a resident of Bata Dessa. He was reportedly active since 1997 and might have been killed by his own associates on July 17, the spokesman said.
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July - 21 
The Government on July 21 admitted that women were being trained in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to carry out militant activities in India, Times of India reported. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament)
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The Government on July 21 admitted that women were being trained in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to carry out militant activities in India, Times of India reported. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said, “There are reports to indicate that women are being trained in Pakistan and PoK for terrorist activities.” He added that Pakistan and PoK-based terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were reported to be active in organising acts of terror. He also said, "Available inputs indicate link between terorrist elements and individuals from Bihar," PTI reported.
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July - 21 
the one-man inquiry commission headed by Justice (retired) R. K. Manisana Singh in its report has exposed the nexus between politicians and militants in misappropriation and diversion of development funds in the violence-ravaged North Cachar Hill Dis
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the one-man inquiry commission headed by Justice (retired) R. K. Manisana Singh in its report has exposed the nexus between politicians and militants in misappropriation and diversion of development funds in the violence-ravaged North Cachar Hill District. "There was an agreement between leaders of Black Widow (BW) and leaders of the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Executive Committee that the alliance would pay INR 20 million to the BW leaders if the alliance came to power (in December 2007 North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council election)," the report added. The commission was formed by Assam Government on June 20 2008, to probe into ‘collusion’ of the BW with members of the ASDC-BJP in capturing power in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) and also ‘misappropriation’ of NCHAC development fund. The commission had submitted its report before the State Government on February 19, 2009. The Assam Government placed the inquiry commission report before the Legislative Assembly on July 21 along with the Action Taken Report which states that the State Government has accepted the observations of the Commission. However, the commission failed to identify or fix responsibility on any individual or individuals for the misappropriation. The State Government, acting on the commission’s recommendations, has already formed an expert committee for monitoring the funds sanctioned and released by the Government for the NCHAC.
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July - 21 
The Union Government decided to extend the ongoing cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year, reports Imphal Free Press. The extension was decided during a meeting between the two parties held in Ne
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The Union Government decided to extend the ongoing cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year, reports Imphal Free Press. The extension was decided during a meeting between the two parties held in New Delhi on April 24, official sources revealed on July 21. Official sources quoting an office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said the Union Government on June 29 stated that “it was agreed to extend the Ceasefire for a period of one year during the meeting held with the NSCN (K) on 24.4.2009”. The report adds that the NSCN-K has declared it is willing to hold peace talks with the Union Government, if invited.
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July - 21 
Continuing their operation in the Maidan revenue division of Lower Dir District in the NWFP, Security Forces (SFs) claimed on July 21 to have killed 12 militants, including two ringleaders, identified as Qari Hakimullah and Sher Khan, Dawn reported.
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Continuing their operation in the Maidan revenue division of Lower Dir District in the NWFP, Security Forces (SFs) claimed on July 21 to have killed 12 militants, including two ringleaders, identified as Qari Hakimullah and Sher Khan, Dawn reported. According to official sources, troops have taken control of militants’ strongholds in Takatak, Undak, Misri Khani, Safaray and Kala Dag. Army officers told local journalists who visited the violence-hit areas of Maidan that 80 per cent of the revenue division had been cleared of militants. More than 100 militants were killed over the past two days. They said militants had taken positions in Takatak, Undak, Misri Khani, Sangolai, Safaray and Sher Khani. “We had information that militants were regrouping in these areas. An operation was conducted and the areas were cleared,” an officer said.
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July - 21 
Four people, including three women, were injured when unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade into a shopping centre in the Muddasir Market of Quetta.
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Four people, including three women, were injured when unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade into a shopping centre in the Muddasir Market of Quetta.
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July - 21 
Gas supply to the Pirkoh purification plant from the Sui gas field was suspended after unidentified men blew up an 18-inch piece of a pipeline on July 21. According to the Police, the men had strapped explosives to the pipeline, which exploded early
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Gas supply to the Pirkoh purification plant from the Sui gas field was suspended after unidentified men blew up an 18-inch piece of a pipeline on July 21. According to the Police, the men had strapped explosives to the pipeline, which exploded early on July 21, suspending gas supply to the plant. The blast also damaged a 3-foot long section of the pipeline.
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July - 21 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on July 21 that around 500 hardcore militants had been arrested so far from Swat, 90 per cent of whom were Afghan nationals, The News reported. Talking to a private television channel, he said Swat had almost been
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on July 21 that around 500 hardcore militants had been arrested so far from Swat, 90 per cent of whom were Afghan nationals, The News reported. Talking to a private television channel, he said Swat had almost been cleared of the militants and the same approach would be adopted to pursue them in North and South Waziristan. The armed forces will stay in the militancy-affected areas until complete restoration of political and social infrastructure, he said, adding that efforts would be made to achieve these goals in minimum possible time. To a question, he said a sizable amount of foreign-made heavy and sophisticated ammunition had also been captured in the militancy-hit areas, which can be traded between the states only.
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July - 21 
Six people were injured when an explosive device went off in a busy market in Khuzdar, while four persons, including three women, were injured in a grenade attack in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 21, Daily Times reported. According to Khuzd
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Six people were injured when an explosive device went off in a busy market in Khuzdar, while four persons, including three women, were injured in a grenade attack in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 21, Daily Times reported. According to Khuzdar Police, the explosives were planted on a motorbike parked near the post office on Chakkar Khan Road.
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July - 21 
Suspected Taliban militants hijacked an oil tanker in the Makho Khor area of Hangu District on July 21. Official sources told Daily Times that the driver of the tanker and the conductor – identified as Amin and Saraj – had also been kidnapped. They s
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Suspected Taliban militants hijacked an oil tanker in the Makho Khor area of Hangu District on July 21. Official sources told Daily Times that the driver of the tanker and the conductor – identified as Amin and Saraj – had also been kidnapped. They said the tanker – carrying 7,000 litres of petrol – was on its way from provincial capital Peshawar to Tal when it was hijacked.
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July - 21 
The Khyber Rifles and Khasadar troopers have confiscated a huge quantity of ammunition at Loy Shelman Ghunda Khel, a far-flung area to the north of Landikotal, in the Khyber Agency on July 21, Daily Times reported. The Security Forces raided a house
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The Khyber Rifles and Khasadar troopers have confiscated a huge quantity of ammunition at Loy Shelman Ghunda Khel, a far-flung area to the north of Landikotal, in the Khyber Agency on July 21, Daily Times reported. The Security Forces raided a house in Loy Shelman after being tipped off while investigating two arrested suspects, said Khyber Rifles Commandant Colonel Furqan at the Landikotal army camp. Furqan said the suspects – who were ammunition dealers in Landikotal – were arrested by the Frontier Corps personnel earlier. He said that Afghan national Noor Afghan was the main suspect in smuggling weapons from Afghanistan to Loy Shelman, from where the arrested dealers supplied the weapons to Mohmand and Orakzai Agencies.
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July - 21 
The troops also conducted a search operation in the area around Peuchar and recovered 216 boxes of ammunition of various calibre from the Taliban hideouts. SFs also torched 12 houses owned by alleged militants in the Islampur area near Saidu town and
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The troops also conducted a search operation in the area around Peuchar and recovered 216 boxes of ammunition of various calibre from the Taliban hideouts. SFs also torched 12 houses owned by alleged militants in the Islampur area near Saidu town and arrested three persons identified as Bakht Bedar, Aslam and Sadiq.
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July - 21 
On July 21, the Gazipur Police recovered a bomb-like object from a field at East Enayetpur near the Kashimpur jail, reports Daily Star. Police said the substance was in a box along with circuit, electric wire and battery.
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On July 21, the Gazipur Police recovered a bomb-like object from a field at East Enayetpur near the Kashimpur jail, reports Daily Star. Police said the substance was in a box along with circuit, electric wire and battery.
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July - 21 
Police arrested 2083 persons on various charges in separate operations across the country in the last 24 hours as of 6:00am on July 21, reports Daily Star. Ten firearms and 23 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide operation, a press rele
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Police arrested 2083 persons on various charges in separate operations across the country in the last 24 hours as of 6:00am on July 21, reports Daily Star. Ten firearms and 23 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide operation, a press release of Police headquarters stated. Three cases were filed under the Arms Act while another under Explosive Act, it said.
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July - 21 
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on July 21 (today) disclosed the arrest of another leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Moulana Habibullah, reports Daily Star. The Additional Deputy Commissioner of DB, Walid Hossain, confirmed the arrest but did
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The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on July 21 (today) disclosed the arrest of another leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Moulana Habibullah, reports Daily Star. The Additional Deputy Commissioner of DB, Walid Hossain, confirmed the arrest but did not give further details. Habibullah is believed to be the immediate superior of Mufti Obaidullah, who was arrested earlier.
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July - 21 
The Satkhira District Detective Branch of Police in the night of July 21 arrested a fugitive militant of the banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Montaz Ali alias Momtaz, from a shrimp enclosure at Sarulia villa
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The Satkhira District Detective Branch of Police in the night of July 21 arrested a fugitive militant of the banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Montaz Ali alias Momtaz, from a shrimp enclosure at Sarulia village in Tala Sub District. Momtaz, son of Fazar Ali of village Kharibila, is an accused in the charge-sheet filed for August 17, 2005 serial bomb blast case.
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July - 21 
Addressed as originating from the headquarters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), an Executive Committee on July 21 announced restructure of the organization and the leadership of Selvarasa Pathmanathan in taking up the future course of
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Addressed as originating from the headquarters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), an Executive Committee on July 21 announced restructure of the organization and the leadership of Selvarasa Pathmanathan in taking up the future course of the movement, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. “We have set up a head office for our liberation movement and formulated various sector-based working groups and an executive committee," a press release on behalf of the Executive Committee said adding that the details will be shared in due course. The press release claimed the announcement is a collective decision arrived at after consultations "among our members, including our cadres who bravely fought their way out of the battlefield and our representatives abroad and in the Diaspora." “The Eelam Tamil people are in the midst of a critical and sorrowful period in the history of the struggle for freedom of our nation, Tamil Eelam. No one can deny the fact that we have experienced massive and irreparable losses, losses we would not accept even in our worst dreams,” the LTTE’s statement said, adds Express Buzz. It was the Tamils’ ‘historic duty’ to rise up and fight for their `legitimate’ rights, it said. But like all liberation struggles, the LTTE had decided to `modify’ the form and strategies of the struggle according to the times and the exigencies of the situation. However, the ‘Honorable Mr Veluppillai Prabhakaran shall remain forever, the leader of Tamil Nation hood’, the statement added further. The statement said the LTTE had set up a headquarters, but did not disclose the location. It had also set up sector-based working groups and an executive committee to take the struggle forward `vigorously’. The LTTE, it stated, was also looking for `wise counsel’ from the general Tamil public. In conclusion, the statement said, “If the Sinhala nation and those countries which support it consider that the Tamil peoples’ freedom struggle has been defeated through the capture of the historical homeland areas of the Tamil people and the massacre of thousands of Tamil civilians, we shall consider that an illusion. Let us demonstrate to the world through our actions, that the fire of freedom awakened by our great leader V Pirabakaran continues to burn in the hearts of all Tamils, and only a free Tamil nation has the power to extinguish it.”
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July - 21 
Colombo Page reports that although the amnesty period announced by the Sri Lankan Government to hand over illegal weapons expired a few weeks ago, more armed factions handed over their weapons to authorities on July 21. An armed Muslim group in Eravu
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Colombo Page reports that although the amnesty period announced by the Sri Lankan Government to hand over illegal weapons expired a few weeks ago, more armed factions handed over their weapons to authorities on July 21. An armed Muslim group in Eravur in the Batticaloa District is reported to have handed over their illegal weapons to the chief priest of the mosque at Michchinagar in the morning. The weapons were subsequently handed over to the Deputy Inspector General of Police in the area by the chief priest. Seven guns and several hand grenades were among the weapons that had been surrendered, the Police said. An amnesty period to hand over the illegal weapons in the Eastern Province announced by the Sri Lankan Government ended on July 4. There are reportedly 18 armed groups in the Eastern Province with nearly 400 firearms in their possession.
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July - 21 
Daily News reports that the Security Forces have opened the Vavuniya-Horowpathana (A-29) road for civil traffic on July 21 after a lapse of three years. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "The A29 road was opened after three years w
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Daily News reports that the Security Forces have opened the Vavuniya-Horowpathana (A-29) road for civil traffic on July 21 after a lapse of three years. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "The A29 road was opened after three years which was closed due to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) threat." He noted that the LTTE had carried out a series of attacks on this important road, adding, "Therefore, people had to make a detour to Trincomalee after reaching Medawachchiya which was a long way for them."
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July - 21 
On July 21, the Security Forces recovered 13 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) ammunition, four GPMG drums, five Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, three MPMG drums, 1600 MPMG ammunition, two MPMG tripods, eight 40 mm Grenade Launcher cartridge
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On July 21, the Security Forces recovered 13 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) ammunition, four GPMG drums, five Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, three MPMG drums, 1600 MPMG ammunition, two MPMG tripods, eight 40 mm Grenade Launcher cartridges, seventy-five 12.7 mm ammunition, one 60 mm mortar bomb, 20 T-56 magazines, six Light Machine Gun (LMG) drums, 43 RPG bombs, 29 RPG chargers, two RPG fuses, one YAMAHA boat engine (40 HP), two boat engines (200 HP), spare parts of a boat engine and one NISSAN vehicle engine from the Senapura area of Polonnaruwa District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 21 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on July 21 said that he is prepared to face any court to defend Sri Lankan military commanders on charges of human rights violations during the recently concluded war with the LTTE, reports Hindustan Times. "The President
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on July 21 said that he is prepared to face any court to defend Sri Lankan military commanders on charges of human rights violations during the recently concluded war with the LTTE, reports Hindustan Times. "The President emphatically stated that he was prepared to appear before any court on behalf of the military leaders," an official release said.
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July - 21 
Sri Lanka Government announced that they have taken steps to resettle more Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), sheltered in the welfare villages in Wanni at the beginning of next month under the Government's 180-day resettlement program. Addressing
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Sri Lanka Government announced that they have taken steps to resettle more Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), sheltered in the welfare villages in Wanni at the beginning of next month under the Government's 180-day resettlement program. Addressing a special meeting at Vavuniya District Secretariat, the senior advisor to the President, parliamentarian Basil Rajapakse said that all the arrangements are now in place to resettle the displaced persons. According to Rajapakse, the Government plans to resettle 3,000 persons in 35 cleared villages in Wanni region beginning August 7. The Government has completed the de-mining activities of these villages with the assistance of international de-mining groups and the United Nations.
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July - 21 
the Government has set a six-month timeline for rehabilitating Tamils displaced by the recently ended conflict with the LTTE, The Hindu reports. Asked when the time limit for resettling the internally displaced persons began, the Minister for Foreign
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the Government has set a six-month timeline for rehabilitating Tamils displaced by the recently ended conflict with the LTTE, The Hindu reports. Asked when the time limit for resettling the internally displaced persons began, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama said, “a month has gone” and wanted the global community to appreciate that the war had ended less than two months back. “It has been eight weeks [since the war ended],” he said, adding, the devolution of power to Tamils of Sri Lankan origin was part of the Constitution, and its implementation was part of the healing process, now that the more than two-decade-old conflict had ended. The Government was reportedly sharing the progress made in the rehabilitation process and its ideas about the pace of the devolution of power with the entire polity of Sri Lanka, through the All Parties Representative Committee, which could be reshaped to make it even more broad-based.
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July - 22 
A Maoist, identified as Dharmendra Yadav, was arrested from the Barachati Police station area in Gaya in the morning of July 22, the Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Neelmani said. All Police stations have been put on alert, he sa
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A Maoist, identified as Dharmendra Yadav, was arrested from the Barachati Police station area in Gaya in the morning of July 22, the Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Neelmani said. All Police stations have been put on alert, he said, adding patrolling has been intensified in vulnerable pockets in Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Nawada, Aurangabad, Kaimur,Rohtas, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai and Jamui Districts. Railway tracks were also being patrolled.
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July - 22 
A non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, who was abducted by unidentified militants on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, was subsequently found working at a brick field at La
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A non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, who was abducted by unidentified militants on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, was subsequently found working at a brick field at Langjing on July 22.
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July - 22 
According to Sangai Express, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for the series of bomb attacks carried out at the Uripok residence of Hotel Nirmala’s proprietor in the night of July 21 and at S
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According to Sangai Express, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for the series of bomb attacks carried out at the Uripok residence of Hotel Nirmala’s proprietor in the night of July 21 and at Shanti Hospital in Lamphel some days back. A statement issued by the outfit’s ‘information and public relations officer’ Puranthaba accused the Hotel proprietor of ignoring repeated appeals for assistance and instead conniving with Security Forces. In case the hotel owner continues to defy the KCP organisation more stern action could not be ruled out, Puranthaba added. Regarding the attack of Shanti Hospital, Puranthaba alleged that it was carried out as the private medical centre had been violating norms ‘prescribed’ by the KCP.
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July - 22 
According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 22 said that the terror threat to India had not diminished and the Government would remain alert against the menace with the epicenter of terrorism lying on India’s border. “… Let the
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According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 22 said that the terror threat to India had not diminished and the Government would remain alert against the menace with the epicenter of terrorism lying on India’s border. “… Let there be no illusion. The terror threat to the country has not diminished. During the last six months, a significant number of potential terrorists, including Madani, have been arrested. Our objectives are three-fold. Raise the level of preparedness, meet any terror threat directed against India; respond swiftly and decisively to any terror threat or any terror attack and we have to remain on guard against terror and cannot lower our guard,” Chidambaram said. While, replying to the debate in the Parliament on the demands for grants for the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for 2009-10, he said: “… terror is a global phenomenon but that do not give any solace to India because one of the epicentres of terror is the country on our border.” He also said that there was no question of withdrawing the Army from Jammu and Kashmir and they would continue to guard the border, prevent infiltration of terrorists and indulge in counter-insurgency operations. On the presence of paramilitary Forces in the State, the Minister said that additional forces sent there for the Amaranth Yatra duty would be withdrawn and redeployed after August 7 when the pilgrimage season ended. The other regular paramilitary forces would continue to assist the State Police in fighting terrorists, guard important installations/personalities and take part in counter-insurgency operations until the Jammu and Kashmir Police recruited more personnel, trained and deployed them for duties. Then the responsibilities now done by the paramilitary forces would be transferred to the Police over a period of time. Though militant activities had declined in the State, “agitational politics” such as indulging in agitations, violence and disrupting normal life even for a smallest incident was on the rise. This affected all people of the State. The Government would not allow efforts to “demean or demoralise” the security forces. “We must have faith in our Army and Security Forces. Just because there are one or two black sheep in the forces, let us not demean them,” Chidambaram said, referring to agitations launched against the paramilitary forces and for their withdrawal. The Government would review the demand for withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act at an appropriate time, he added.
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July - 22 
Assam Tribune quoting the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram reports that the Black Widow (BW) outfit may soon lay down arms to come forward for talks with the Government. This was disclosed by Chidambaram while replying to the debate on the demand f
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Assam Tribune quoting the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram reports that the Black Widow (BW) outfit may soon lay down arms to come forward for talks with the Government. This was disclosed by Chidambaram while replying to the debate on the demand for grant for the Ministry of Home Affairs in Parliament on July 22. Chidambaram said the Union Government had given a pre-condition to the militants to come for talks and as per the same, the militants would have to abjure violence, lay down arms and stay in the designated camps to come for talks. He said the Government received signals that the BW is willing to come forward for talks by abiding by the preconditions laid down by the Government.
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July - 22 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Fagu Baskey, at Madhupur village under Belpahari Police Station in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on July 22
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Fagu Baskey, at Madhupur village under Belpahari Police Station in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on July 22, minutes after he returned to his village following six months in hiding. A man who identified himself as Maoist leader Rakesh claimed responsibility for the murder. Baskey, a branch committee secretary of the CPI-M in Madhupur village, had fled home after suspected Maoist action squad member Nikhil Mahato was arrested. “After the arrest, the Maoists had issued death threats to Baskey for allegedly tipping off the police. He spent the past six months at the CPM office in Belpahari town, about 10 kilometers away,” a Police officer said.
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July - 22 
Maoists' call for a day's strike affected several areas of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts of West Bengal, but no untoward incident was reported, according to PTI.
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Maoists' call for a day's strike affected several areas of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts of West Bengal, but no untoward incident was reported, according to PTI.
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July - 22 
On July 22, leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council met in Dimapur, according to Nagaland Post. A press statement issued by the Fo
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On July 22, leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council met in Dimapur, according to Nagaland Post. A press statement issued by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), a group leading the Naga reconciliation efforts, said leaders of the three outfits affirmed to continue restraining offensive activities in the spirit of the “Covenant of Reconciliation”. The covenant was reportedly signed by leaders of these groups during the reconciliation meet organised by the FNR at Chiangmai in Thailand on June 1-8.
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July - 22 
On July 22, suspected militants abducted an Assam-based trader, Amit Agarwal, from Byrnihat area in Ri-Bhoi District, according to Shillong Times. Amit belonged to the Beltola area of Guwahati. He was abducted by militants when he was on his way to A
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On July 22, suspected militants abducted an Assam-based trader, Amit Agarwal, from Byrnihat area in Ri-Bhoi District, according to Shillong Times. Amit belonged to the Beltola area of Guwahati. He was abducted by militants when he was on his way to Assam from his factory in the industrial estate along the Assam-Meghalaya border. The militants demanded a ransom of INR one million for his release, Police sources said. Police suspected the involvement of either United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) or National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the incident.
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July - 22 
Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began i
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Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began in the morning as personnel of the newly formed Jharkhand Jaguar Force (JJF) led by Kolibira Police station in-charge N. K. Sinha raided three Maoist camps near Khareganja village, about 90 kilometers from State capital Ranchi. The JJF personnel observed six Naxalites falling to their bullets and the extremists dragging them away, Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Kumar, told reporters. He said a Naxalite was also arrested after the encounter, but no dead body was recovered from the incident site. Police recovered eight guns, a pistol, nine detonators, including one electric detonator, eight mobile handsets, seven rucksacks, a gas cylinder and several cartridges from the camps. “The encounter began at 1.30pm and continued till 3pm. As many as 1,000 rounds was fired from both sides. Fortunately, no personnel were injured. We recovered five 0.315 rifle, three double-barrel guns, one police pistol, 150 rounds of cartridges, a detonator, a magnetic compass, a walkie-talkie and seven mobile phones, besides crockery and a map of Jharkhand from the spot,” the SP was quoted as saying by Telegraph.
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July - 22 
The bandh (shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist against price rise evoked mixed response in rural Jharkhand, reports PTI. In the Latehar, Palamau, Khunti, East and West Singhbhum Districts, the bandh was reported to be total while the shutdown call had
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The bandh (shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist against price rise evoked mixed response in rural Jharkhand, reports PTI. In the Latehar, Palamau, Khunti, East and West Singhbhum Districts, the bandh was reported to be total while the shutdown call had no effect in the Santhal Pargana region comprising six Districts. Mineral transport was affected as truckers went off the road. While life in urban areas remained normal, it came to standstill in the Maoist-dominated rural areas of Giridih, Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar and Chatra Districts, adds Times of India.
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July - 22 
The Centre has asked the States to crack down on the manufacture of illegal arms and ammunition, some of which are falling into the hands of militants and Naxalites, the Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House
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The Centre has asked the States to crack down on the manufacture of illegal arms and ammunition, some of which are falling into the hands of militants and Naxalites, the Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 22, according to The Hindu. Replying to questions, he said, “We have asked State governments to take strict action against illegal arms and ammunition. In our assessment, there are factories where arms and ammunition are manufactured illegally. However, States have not communicated the action they have taken.” He added said the Centre had shared some information with the States. The illegal arms and ammunition were being sold to Naxalites and militants. “Militants have access to illegal arms, and loot armouries. It is a grave problem, and we will address it seriously.” Chidambaram said he was not aware of illegal arms and ammunition being manufactured in the Northeast but pointed out that arms are smuggled from across the border. He, however, did not name the countries from where arms were smuggled to militants in Northeast. The Home Minster also said that risk-based allowance was sanctioned for paramilitary personnel deployed in the Naxal-hit areas on a par with the Army. The Government was trying to resolve the differences over the quantum. “The matter has been referred to the Department of Expenditure of the Finance Ministry, and I am sure we will get a positive response,” he informed. The special allowances for the paramilitary personnel were worked out on the basis of the hardship and risk involved, besides the stress factor. Currently, over 37,000 Central Reserve Police Force personnel are deployed in Naxal-affected states.
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July - 22 
The Kerala Police on July 22 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Abdul Haleem, for his involvement in the July 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts and a series of low-intensity blasts in Kerala in the last decade, reports Times of In
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The Kerala Police on July 22 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Abdul Haleem, for his involvement in the July 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts and a series of low-intensity blasts in Kerala in the last decade, reports Times of India. Haleem was arrested from Kannur and brought to Kochi where he was placed under arrest. Police said he was associated with the ultra-Islamic Noorish Tariquat based in Hyderabad and received terror training there. Meanwhile, the Kochi Police commissioner Manoj Abraham said that the vehicle used to plant bombs in Bangalore was the one stolen by Haleem from Aluva in Ernakulam. Though he was arrested earlier also in connection with the theft, Haleem duped the Police then by stating that it was done to raise money for his wife’s medical treatment. A former cadre of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) founded by Abdul Nasser Madani, Haleem was an aide of Tadiyantavide Nasir, a key Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant wanted for the Bangalore bomb blasts case. Police also established his links with Abdul Sattar, another accused in the case.
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July - 22 
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Preneet Kaur, said on July 22 that Pakistan had not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim and other fugitives, reports The Hindu. “We have consistently asked
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The Minister of State for External Affairs, Preneet Kaur, said on July 22 that Pakistan had not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim and other fugitives, reports The Hindu. “We have consistently asked Pakistan to hand over Ibrahim and others, whom we believe are taking shelter there, to us. The demand has been made in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. But, unfortunately there has been no response from Pakistan so far,” Preneet Kaur told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) during Question Hour. She said the issue was also brought to the UN Security Council which has declared the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jama'at-ud-Da'awa as terrorist outfits having links with Dawood Ibrahim.
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July - 22 
The Union Government confirmed reports that self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, may have moved out of Bangladesh for some time. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullapally Ramachandran, was replying to a question in
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The Union Government confirmed reports that self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, may have moved out of Bangladesh for some time. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullapally Ramachandran, was replying to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on reports of Baruah moving to China. However, details in this regard are not available, the Minister added. The Minister also confirmed that a fresh list of prominent militant leaders and criminals based in Bangladesh including those against whom Red Corner Notice have been issued has been handed over to Director General of Bangladesh Rifles BDR) during the recent Director General level Border Coordination Conference at Dhaka from July 11-14.
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July - 22 
Three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ningthogjam Sunil Meitei, Premjit Meitei and A. Nanao Singh, were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Poli
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Three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ningthogjam Sunil Meitei, Premjit Meitei and A. Nanao Singh, were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Malom area on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. One pistol, one revolver and demand letters were recovered from their possession.
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July - 22 
Three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Kakching Lamkhai on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Moirangthem Gobin Singh (22), Pukhram
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Three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Kakching Lamkhai on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Moirangthem Gobin Singh (22), Pukhrambam Nijashwor Singh and Nepram Naobi Singh (18). They confessed during their interrogation that they joined the KYKL through one Sana alias Merajao and were operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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July - 22 
Zee News reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Surendra Vekwara (19) and his wife Ruby (18), surrendered before the Rayagada Police on July 22 expressing a desire to return to the mainstream, Polic
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Zee News reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Surendra Vekwara (19) and his wife Ruby (18), surrendered before the Rayagada Police on July 22 expressing a desire to return to the mainstream, Police said. The couple who hail from Gudari area of Rayagada District admitted their involvement in several incidents, including the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati (August 2008), Nayagarh armoury raid (February 2008) and many other incidents, Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh told reporters. They were active in Rayagada. The couple decided to give up the path of violence and return to the mainstream as they were disenchanted with the Maoist activities, Police said.
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July - 22 
28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of
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28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of the Kabal sub-division to track down the hiding Taliban militants. They said six suspected militants in Ningolai and two in Malukabad were killed during search operations by the troops. It was also reported that the body of a suspected militant was found at the Aqba Pull in central Mingora city. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also said the SFs had killed eight militants in the Swat valley during the last 24 hours. The ISPR media update said SFs killed two militants and arrested another during a search operation in Malukabad. The troops also conducted a search operation in Ningolai in which six terrorists were killed and four suspects were arrested, the update said. It added that five machine guns, along with ammunition, were also recovered during the operation. Locals reported that the SFs also carried out an operation in Mamdheri, a former headquarters of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter chief Maulana Fazlullah, and destroyed eight houses. The house of cleric Fazl Haq was also demolished in the Gulkada area. Two militants were reported to have been arrested in Malukabad. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation in the Qalagai Banda area, destroying one house and arresting five terrorists.
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July - 22 
Further, four bodies, including two of sons of a slain militant commander, were found on the Tank-Jandola road on July 22, Police said. The bullet-riddled bodies, said to be of Idrees and Sher Qanoon, the sons of late militant commander Gul Pir, Jams
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Further, four bodies, including two of sons of a slain militant commander, were found on the Tank-Jandola road on July 22, Police said. The bullet-riddled bodies, said to be of Idrees and Sher Qanoon, the sons of late militant commander Gul Pir, Jamshed and Younus, were found near the Fauji bridge. Gul Pir, a supporter of Baitullah Mehsud, was killed during an operation in the Sheikh Utar area two days ago. Security Forces also arrested 12 militants during the operation.
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July - 22 
In Buner, the SFs launched an operation against the Taliban remnants on Chagharzai strip to neutralise the threat of the Taliban in the District. Locals in Buner said troops cleared the Dewana Baba area and were now advancing further. The SFs claimed
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In Buner, the SFs launched an operation against the Taliban remnants on Chagharzai strip to neutralise the threat of the Taliban in the District. Locals in Buner said troops cleared the Dewana Baba area and were now advancing further. The SFs claimed they had killed three militants during an encounter with the Taliban in Dewana Baba. They conceded injuries to two soldiers in the clash. A vehicle of the militants loaded with weapons and ammunition was also destroyed.
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July - 22 
One of Osama bin Laden’s sons “may be dead”, a US counter-terrorism official told AFP on July 23, after reports he was likely killed by a US missile strike in Pakistan earlier in 2009, The News reported. “There are some indications that he may be dea
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One of Osama bin Laden’s sons “may be dead”, a US counter-terrorism official told AFP on July 23, after reports he was likely killed by a US missile strike in Pakistan earlier in 2009, The News reported. “There are some indications that he may be dead, but it’s not 100 per cent certain,” the unnamed official said, adding “If he is dead, Saad bin Laden was a small player with a big name. He has never been a major operational figure.” An administration official said the Al Qaeda leader’s third-oldest son “was likely killed in Pakistan”. National Public Radio (NPR) reported on July 22 that Saad bin Laden was killed in Pakistan by Hellfire missiles fired from a US Predator drone “sometime this year”. US spy agencies are “80 to 85 per cent” sure that Saad bin Laden is dead, a senior counter-terrorism official told NPR, acknowledging it was difficult to be completely sure without a body to conduct DNA tests on. It was unclear whether Saad bin Laden was close to the location of his father, who is believed to be hiding in the mountainous tribal belt along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, when he died. According to the US Treasury, Saad bin Laden, who is believed to have been in his 20s, was part of a small group of Al Qaeda operatives who helped manage the organisation from Iran, where he was arrested in 2003. He also allegedly helped facilitate communications between Al Qaeda’s number two leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and the Quds Force, an elite unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, following an Al Qaeda attack on the US embassy in Yemen in 2008. However, senior Afghan Taliban and Punjabi militant commanders, having close association with Arabs, have denied the reports of death of Saad bin Laden. The Taliban commanders claimed they had been well-aware of events taking place in Pakistan and Afghanistan, but they never heard about Saad bin Laden’s death.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and dismantled several hideouts during a search operation in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on July 22, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs continued search operations in different areas o
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and dismantled several hideouts during a search operation in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on July 22, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs continued search operations in different areas of Charmang valley in which two militants were arrested while a number of hideouts were destroyed. Sources said the troops have taken control of Sheda Shah, Barbara and Asghar after clearing the areas of militants. Internally displaced persons from these areas have been asked to return to their hometowns to start routine life. Shopkeepers and traders have also been asked to open their shops and business centres.
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July - 22 
Ten militants were killed when military planes bombed suspected positions of militants in the South Waziristan Agency on July 22, Dawn reported. The AFP quoted an official as saying that the planes bombed two places in the Sarwakai area of South Wazi
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Ten militants were killed when military planes bombed suspected positions of militants in the South Waziristan Agency on July 22, Dawn reported. The AFP quoted an official as saying that the planes bombed two places in the Sarwakai area of South Waziristan. “Our jets hit a militant base in Gurguri and a Taliban compound in Ous Pass in Sarwakai. Both were destroyed and a total of four militants were killed,” the military official said. The militants killed in the strikes reportedly belonged to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, he said. Official sources said that a training centre run by Baitullah Mehsud’s group was destroyed in Gurguri while some houses were bombed in the Ous Pass area. Local people were reported to have vacated their houses because of the possibility of military operation in the area and these were occupied by the Taliban.
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July - 22 
The elders of Alizai tribes in a jirga handed over six wanted persons to the administration and deposited a huge sum of fine imposed by the Government under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR).
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The elders of Alizai tribes in a jirga handed over six wanted persons to the administration and deposited a huge sum of fine imposed by the Government under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR).
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July - 22 
The ISPR claimed that the SFs during a search operation at Saparay Kandao in the Dir Lower District killed 16 militants and also destroyed three Markaz-cum-training centres. The troops had earlier in the week carried out a massive military operation
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The ISPR claimed that the SFs during a search operation at Saparay Kandao in the Dir Lower District killed 16 militants and also destroyed three Markaz-cum-training centres. The troops had earlier in the week carried out a massive military operation in a cluster of villages in this area and had claimed to have killed over 100 militants. The areas of Sherkhanay, Misrikhanay, Shedas, Saparay Kandao and Sangolai have now reportedly been cleared of the militants, who had built hideouts in the area from where they were firing rockets at the Scouts Fort in Timergara.
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July - 22 
The political administration arrested 16 tribesmen and seized their seven vehicles under 40 FCR in the Halimzai sub-division of Mohmand Agency on July 22 while a jirga in the Safi sub-division handed over 31 wanted persons to the authorities.
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The political administration arrested 16 tribesmen and seized their seven vehicles under 40 FCR in the Halimzai sub-division of Mohmand Agency on July 22 while a jirga in the Safi sub-division handed over 31 wanted persons to the authorities.
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July - 22 
Three Taliban groups in South Waziristan Agency have formed a new anti-Baitullah Mehsud alliance, with Ikhlas Khan alias Waziristan Baba as its chief, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported on July 22 that the Turkistan Bathni, Haji
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Three Taliban groups in South Waziristan Agency have formed a new anti-Baitullah Mehsud alliance, with Ikhlas Khan alias Waziristan Baba as its chief, according to Daily Times. A private TV channel reported on July 22 that the Turkistan Bathni, Haji Tehsil Khan Wazir and Ikhlas Khan Mehsud factions have named the alliance Abdullah Mehsud group. The new group has reportedly already established offices in Gomal, Umar Adda, Jandola, Pang, and Sheikh Autar areas of South Waziristan. 42-year old Waziristan Baba believes that Baitullah Mehsud was behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. He said he would avenge the killings of innocent people who fell victim to attacks launched by Baitullah. “Those who destroy hospitals and schools and kill our brothers and sisters are not our well-wishers,” he said. The alliance comes after Baitullah assassinated archrival Qari Zainuddin – who was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards.
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July - 22 
Unidentified men blew up an under-construction Police Station in the Sarbandar area of Gwadar on July 22, Daily Times reported. Police sources said the powerful explosion caused extensive damage to the building. However, no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified men blew up an under-construction Police Station in the Sarbandar area of Gwadar on July 22, Daily Times reported. Police sources said the powerful explosion caused extensive damage to the building. However, no casualties were reported.
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July - 22 
Kantipuronline reports that a ‘military commander’ of the Terai Madhesh Rastra Mukti Sena (TMRMS), an armed underground outfit active in the Terai region, was shot dead by the Police in Janakpur early in the morning of July 22 (today). The TMRMS ‘mil
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Kantipuronline reports that a ‘military commander’ of the Terai Madhesh Rastra Mukti Sena (TMRMS), an armed underground outfit active in the Terai region, was shot dead by the Police in Janakpur early in the morning of July 22 (today). The TMRMS ‘military commander’ Akash Tyagi was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police team patrolling near Bhrampura Police Station. However, other three other cadres of the outfit managed to escape, the Police said. Some letter pads of the TMRMS, three sets of sutali bomb, two bullets, two SIM cards, a book against the Nepalis and other explosives were found from the possession of Tyagi.
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Police arrested a Bangladeshi national with suspected links to the Pakistan-based outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kamalnagar in Satkhira town in the night of July 22, reports Daily Star. The arrestee, identified as Muhaddis Obaidullah, was produced i
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Police arrested a Bangladeshi national with suspected links to the Pakistan-based outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kamalnagar in Satkhira town in the night of July 22, reports Daily Star. The arrestee, identified as Muhaddis Obaidullah, was produced in a Satkhira court on July 23, which placed him on a 10-day Police remand for interrogation. His arrest followed leads from the arrested Indian national and a key organiser of the LeT, Mufti Obaidullah. Muhaddis is suspected to be an accomplice of Mufti Obaidullah who had taken shelter at his (Muhaddis) house in Satkhira after sneaking into Bangladesh in 1995. "We suspect Muhaddis Obaidullah is a hardcore militant since he had contacts with LeT organiser Mufti Obaidullah and talked to him even two months back,” Satkhira Superintendent of Police S.M. Moniruzzaman said. Muhaddis confessed to the Police that he had come in contact with Mufti Obaidullah while studying at the Sangu Madrassa (seminary) in India for a year.
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July - 22 
At least two people were injured in a hand grenade attack at a liquor store in the Akkaraipaththu area of Batticaloa District in the night of July 22, reports Colombo Page. Akkaraipaththu Police said an unidentified group lobbed two hand grenades at
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At least two people were injured in a hand grenade attack at a liquor store in the Akkaraipaththu area of Batticaloa District in the night of July 22, reports Colombo Page. Akkaraipaththu Police said an unidentified group lobbed two hand grenades at the liquor store.
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July - 22 
The Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) main highway was reopened for passenger transport in the morning of July 22 after a gap of three years, Colombo Page reported. The nearly 200 mile- long A-9 Road was closed for passenger transportation in August 2006 after the
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The Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) main highway was reopened for passenger transport in the morning of July 22 after a gap of three years, Colombo Page reported. The nearly 200 mile- long A-9 Road was closed for passenger transportation in August 2006 after the army camp in Muhamalai in Jaffna came under attack from the LTTE. The road was open during the cease-fire period of 2003- 2006 but was under the control of the LTTE who imposed heavy taxes on the passengers. With the liberation of Kilinochchi and Elephant Pass, the Sri Lankan Army brought the entire highway under its control on January 9, 2009. The LTTE had mined the highway heavily to prevent the Sri Lankan Army offensive against them. The A-9 is the only land route which connects Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and the northernmost point of the country in the Jaffna peninsula. During the time it was closed the passengers had to travel between Colombo and Jaffna taking either the sea route or the air route. The Government opened the A-9 for military traffic in March and earlier this month for commercial traffic.
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July - 22 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Dharmapuram, Alankulam, Oddusudan North Nochchimodai, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kalavadi areas on July 22 recovered one more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Thermo Baric weapon, one T-56 weapo
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Dharmapuram, Alankulam, Oddusudan North Nochchimodai, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kalavadi areas on July 22 recovered one more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Thermo Baric weapon, one T-56 weapon with magazine, one pistol (Olympia type), two pistol magazines, four 81 mm mortar bombs, one thousand primer chargers, twelve claymore mines, 279 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 45 APM fuses, 23695 rounds of T-56 ammunition, fifteen 60mm mortar bombs, seven Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 2500 rounds of 0.30 mm ammunition, one improvised explosive device, one cleaning rod, 40 meter long detonator code, 150 detonators, two pressure mines, four explosive chargers, a stock of 700 English and Tamil language books, one hundred LTTE note books, 50 Tamil scrap books, one flack jacket, one pouch and one stop watch, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 23 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Nandobi alias Kisan, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Salungpham on July 23.
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Nandobi alias Kisan, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Salungpham on July 23.
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July - 23 
A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Chungkham Sanjit alias Romesh alias Ngongo alias Chingkhei, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Khawairamband bazaar area on July 23, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Chungkham Sanjit alias Romesh alias Ngongo alias Chingkhei, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Khawairamband bazaar area on July 23, reports Imphal Free Press. A pregnant woman, Thockchom O. Rabina, was also killed and five other persons sustained injuries in the cross-fire. A 9-mm Mauser pistol loaded with three live rounds, one round in the chamber and a driving license were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 23 
According to Sentinel, the Bodo People Front (BPF) youth leader Issakak Narza (38) was shot dead by unidentified militants at his residence in Datgari along the India-Bhutan border under Runikhata border out post in Chirang District in the night of J
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According to Sentinel, the Bodo People Front (BPF) youth leader Issakak Narza (38) was shot dead by unidentified militants at his residence in Datgari along the India-Bhutan border under Runikhata border out post in Chirang District in the night of July 23.
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July - 23 
An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces in Nagaon District, reports Assam Tribune.
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An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces in Nagaon District, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 23 
ANI reports that Naxalites (left-wing extremists) extort funds meant for the development of schools in Jharkhand. According to the report, Naxalites are demanding money from schools from the grants received by them from the Government. In Latehar, th
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ANI reports that Naxalites (left-wing extremists) extort funds meant for the development of schools in Jharkhand. According to the report, Naxalites are demanding money from schools from the grants received by them from the Government. In Latehar, they demanded INR 50000 as ‘levy’ from a school and threatened dire consequences in case they were not paid the demanded amount. The Naxalites reportedly want to get a share of the INR 6.3 million funds allocated for construction and development of the school by the Government. The principal and members of the village education committee have been threatened not to spend funds. “A letter ordering closure of the school has been written to the Head, President and Headmaster of the school. Besides they have been directed to send INR 50,000 (to Naxalites),” said the headmistress of the Government Secondary School, Sinjo, in Latehar.
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July - 23 
One person, identified as Tokivi Sumi, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants between Old and New Changsu village in Wokha District on July 23, reports Nagaland Page. The NSCN-IM alleged that the s
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One person, identified as Tokivi Sumi, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants between Old and New Changsu village in Wokha District on July 23, reports Nagaland Page. The NSCN-IM alleged that the slain person was a gangster involved in extortion and terrorizing the local people at Englan range in the same District. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession, the outfit said.
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July - 23 
Police arrested two persons for allegedly damaging equipment of a mobile tower at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kupwara District, a Police spokesman said. "Two persons were arrested in connection with the damage of Mobile tower equipment
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Police arrested two persons for allegedly damaging equipment of a mobile tower at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kupwara District, a Police spokesman said. "Two persons were arrested in connection with the damage of Mobile tower equipment at Maidanpora, Kupwara," the spokesman said He identified the duo as Mir Saddam Hussain and Abdul Hamid Mir, both residents of Maidanpora. The spokesman said during questioning, the duo confessed that they burnt down the equipment of Airtel/Aircel Tower at the behest of LeT ‘commander’ Abu Hurrera alias Ali. Ali was active in active in the Lolab area of Kupwara District till about 10 months ago but is now operating out of Pakistan, he said, adding that Saddam and Hamid were active over-ground workers of the LeT. One mobile phone and a bottle used for carrying flammable material were recovered from their possession.
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July - 23 
Security Force personnel recovered arms and ammunition in the Govind Jungle area of Bandipora District. The seizure included two AK 56 rifles, 12 AK 56 magazines, 104 AK rounds, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, five black rucksacks, five pouches
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Security Force personnel recovered arms and ammunition in the Govind Jungle area of Bandipora District. The seizure included two AK 56 rifles, 12 AK 56 magazines, 104 AK rounds, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, five black rucksacks, five pouches, four walking sticks, one antiseptic lotion bottle, private cloth, soaps, gloves and some food stuff.
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July - 23 
Special judge M. L. Tahaliyani ruled on July 23 that the confessional statement given by Pakistani national and the lone arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Ajmal Kasab would stay on the records though the trial against him would continue, accord
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Special judge M. L. Tahaliyani ruled on July 23 that the confessional statement given by Pakistani national and the lone arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Ajmal Kasab would stay on the records though the trial against him would continue, according to The Hindu. On July 20, Kasab had pleaded guilty and demanded that he should be punished immediately. Special Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, however, argued that Kasab’s statement was only ‘‘partially true’’ and so the prosecution wanted to continue examining witnesses to establish all the 86 charges against him. Tahaliyani, while passing the order, observed that Kasab had given a ‘‘voluntary confession’’ and his statement could not be removed from the records. ‘‘The trial will proceed. The confession will stay though I will not make any comment on its evidence value at this stage,’’ the Judge added.
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July - 23 
The daughter of the Deputy Commissioner (Taxation) sustained injuries when suspected militants carried out a bomb attack at the officer’s residence at Lamphel Sana Keithei area under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.
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The daughter of the Deputy Commissioner (Taxation) sustained injuries when suspected militants carried out a bomb attack at the officer’s residence at Lamphel Sana Keithei area under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.
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July - 23 
The Hindu reports that on July 23, supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) armed with traditional weapons ransacked the house of a local committee member of the ruling
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The Hindu reports that on July 23, supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) armed with traditional weapons ransacked the house of a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Pirrakhuli, 10 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, for allegedly informing the Police about the PCPA. However Madan Mahato, who had received several threats from PCPA supporters as well as the Maoists for his party affiliation, fled from his home before the attackers arrived.
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July - 23 
The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the
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The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the seized explosives include 10 pieces of power gel, 15 pieces of electric detonator, a 100-metre safety fuse and about 15 kilograms of ammonium nitrate. The raid was conducted under the leadership of Padma Police Station officer in-charge Devdas Yadav, he added. Alam said that Mehta did not have any licence for possessing the explosives. He also said that anti-social elements purchase explosive materials for carrying out illegal mining in stone quarries and pass on the same to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who are quite active in the Padma forest. Alam also said that the Police had seized a large amount of explosives during the 2009 parliamentary elections. These materials were supposed to be used by the Maoists to create disturbances during the elections, he added.
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July - 23 
The three militants shot dead in an encounter at Harmoti village in North Lakhimpur District of Assam on July 19, reportedly belonged to a now-defunct militant outfit from Arunachal Pradesh and not the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Mu
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The three militants shot dead in an encounter at Harmoti village in North Lakhimpur District of Assam on July 19, reportedly belonged to a now-defunct militant outfit from Arunachal Pradesh and not the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as was presumed earlier, according to Telegraph. According to the Arunachal Pradesh Police, the slain militants, Bamang Bake, Dongchi Tacho and Nglyang Kobin, earlier belonged to the National Liberation Front of Arunachal (NLFA). After the NLFA became defunct, they formed the United Socialist Council of Arunachal (USCA) with the help of NSCN-IM in 2004 and ran extortion rackets in and around the capital town of Itanagar.
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July - 23 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Trinath Brekwada and Purna Brekwada, were arrested from Uradi village of Bisamkatak block of Rayagada District in the night of July 23, reports The Hindu. The duo joined th
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Trinath Brekwada and Purna Brekwada, were arrested from Uradi village of Bisamkatak block of Rayagada District in the night of July 23, reports The Hindu. The duo joined the outfit in 2004 and were active members of the Bansadhara Division. They were involved in several cases of Maoist violence in Rayagada District, including the attack on the Dengasorada Police Outpost in 2006. They were also in-charge of the Chasi Mulia Samity, the frontal organization of the CPI-Maoist in Rayagada District. They were close to Uday and Azad, two top leaders of the Basadara Division. According to the report, Uday has been arrested earlier by Police in the Rayagada District.
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July - 23 
Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Mohammad Aslam Awan at Pahlipora Donadu under the jurisdiction of Keller Police Station in Shopian district on July 23, and fired indiscriminately upon the family members, killing him and his three-ye
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Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Mohammad Aslam Awan at Pahlipora Donadu under the jurisdiction of Keller Police Station in Shopian district on July 23, and fired indiscriminately upon the family members, killing him and his three-year-old son, Daily Excelsior reported. Militants had made an abortive bid to kill Aslam earlier this year on April 15. On the said date, they had reportedly attacked his residence in a similar fashion during which Aslam sustained bullet injuries while his mother had died on the spot.
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July - 23 
US Admiral Mike Mullen has affirmed ahead of a meeting with the visiting Indian Army Chief Deepak Kapoor that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, has been fomenting terrorism in India and Afghanistan, reports Time
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US Admiral Mike Mullen has affirmed ahead of a meeting with the visiting Indian Army Chief Deepak Kapoor that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, has been fomenting terrorism in India and Afghanistan, reports Times of India. Mike Mullen, who told the Arabic television network Al Jazeera hours before of his meeting with General Deepak Kapoor on July 23 that in the long run the ISI has to change its strategic thrust, which has been to foment chaotic activity in its border countries. ‘‘What I mean is that they have clearly focused on support of ... historically, of militant organizations both east and west. I mean that’s been a focus of theirs in Kashmir, historically, as well as in FATA. And I think ... that fundamentally has to change.’’ Mullen added.
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July - 23 
A soldier and two militants were killed and another trooper sustained injuries in an encounter in the Thana area of Malakand Agency on July 23. Sources said a convoy of the SFs was on its way to Swat from the Malakand Agency when unidentified militan
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A soldier and two militants were killed and another trooper sustained injuries in an encounter in the Thana area of Malakand Agency on July 23. Sources said a convoy of the SFs was on its way to Swat from the Malakand Agency when unidentified militants opened fire at it around 1:00 pm, killing a solider and injuring another. The troops retaliated by killing two militants. The other militants in the group, however, managed to escape. Consequent to the incident, the SFs launched a search operation in the surrounding area and arrested five militants and razed a militant’s house in Thana area.
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July - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23,
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23, The News reported. A spokesman for the Swat Media Centre told reporters that the SFs launched operations in Mauja Kandao, killing six militants. He said that a Prado used by Maulana Fazlullah was also recovered, besides another one. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the SFs killed two militants and arrested three others in Dadrah area during a search operation. In addition, two bodies of militants, identified as Bakht Bedar and Akhtar Ali, were found in Mingora city. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search operation in Samai Killay, demolishing 11 houses of terrorists. One machine gun, two rifles and 150 rounds were also recovered. The troops, it added, also conducted search operations in Dardial, Maira Banda, Kamyari and Daku Banda areas, recovering 1,029 rounds of machine gun and two safety fuses.
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July - 23 
The political administration on July 23 arrested 28 suspects and recovered three vehicles from different areas of Bajaur Agency, Daily Times reported. During the ongoing crackdown, the Khasadar Force raided areas at Ghundai, Samsai, Doda Shaway and L
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The political administration on July 23 arrested 28 suspects and recovered three vehicles from different areas of Bajaur Agency, Daily Times reported. During the ongoing crackdown, the Khasadar Force raided areas at Ghundai, Samsai, Doda Shaway and Lovi Gano in Khar District and arrested 28 wanted men, a political administration official said.
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July - 23 
The principal of a school was shot dead in a suspected sectarian incident in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 23, according to Dawn. Police said Haji Mohammad Mohsin, principal of the Government High School in Sariab Mills, was going to school
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The principal of a school was shot dead in a suspected sectarian incident in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 23, according to Dawn. Police said Haji Mohammad Mohsin, principal of the Government High School in Sariab Mills, was going to school when armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on him, killing him on the spot. “It is a target killing,” a Police officer said, adding that raids were being carried out in various areas to arrest the killers.
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July - 23 
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen on July 23 said he believed the top leadership of Al Qaeda, including Osama bin Laden, was in Pakistan, Daily Times reported. Talking to Al Jazeera TV, Mullen said Al Qaeda was on top of the US
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US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen on July 23 said he believed the top leadership of Al Qaeda, including Osama bin Laden, was in Pakistan, Daily Times reported. Talking to Al Jazeera TV, Mullen said Al Qaeda was on top of the US list of priorities and threats around the world. Mullen also said Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had to change its strategic thrust in the long run, which, he said, had been to “foment chaotic activity you know in its border countries”.
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July - 23 
Another detained Indian national and an LeT organiser, Maulana Mohammad Monsur Ali alias Maulana Habibullah, confessed before the Police that he had expertise in making improvised mines and grenades. Ali said he had training for this when he took pa
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Another detained Indian national and an LeT organiser, Maulana Mohammad Monsur Ali alias Maulana Habibullah, confessed before the Police that he had expertise in making improvised mines and grenades. Ali said he had training for this when he took part in the war against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Intelligence officials interrogating the two detained Indian nationals said that both of them used to get funds from the LeT and Asif Reza Commando Force (ARCF), through hundi (illegal money laundering mechanism). They also revealed that their main target was non-Muslim countries where Muslims are tortured.
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July - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a cadre of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Harinakunda in the Jhenaidah District on July 23, reports Daily Star. The victim was identified as Ajibar Mandal, 40, son of Shefatullah, of Udoinagar v
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a cadre of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Harinakunda in the Jhenaidah District on July 23, reports Daily Star. The victim was identified as Ajibar Mandal, 40, son of Shefatullah, of Udoinagar village under Islami University Police Station in Kushtia District. Quoting locals, Police said a group of four persons took Ajibar to an isolated brickfield at Teltupi village of Harianakunda Sub District where they shot him dead.
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July - 23 
According to a Sri Lanka Army report, the troops conducted search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Alankulam, Vellankulam and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas and recovered twenty 81-mm mortar bombs, three T-56 magazines, 90 rounds of T-56 ammunition,
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According to a Sri Lanka Army report, the troops conducted search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Alankulam, Vellankulam and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas and recovered twenty 81-mm mortar bombs, three T-56 magazines, 90 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 11 claymore mines, two locally-made guns, parts of a 130-mm gun, 73 rounds of Rocket Propelled Gun ammunition, 11786 electric detonators, three shotguns, 4400 grenade pouches, 80 Silva compasses, 100 jackets, 17 rounds of .50 mm ammunition, 10 anti-personnel mines, three T-56 weapons, 29 hand grenades, four mortar rounds, 600 General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, one .50 mm weapon barrels, five Light Machine Gun links and two low-band PR3 1077 sets on July 23.
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July - 24 
A .36 high explosive hand grenade was recovered from near a shop at Babupara area in capital Imphal on July 24, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel.
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A .36 high explosive hand grenade was recovered from near a shop at Babupara area in capital Imphal on July 24, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel.
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July - 24 
A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) abducted a Police officer and two others at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, on July
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A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) abducted a Police officer and two others at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, on July 24, reports The Hindu. Though the other two persons were later released, the Police officer was held hostage. The Maoists hijacked a water tanker on its way from the Pirakata base camp to the Bhimpur base camp with Assistant Sub-Inspector Dipak Pramanik onboard, along with the driver Banamali Mahato and the cleaner Santosh Mahato. The tanker was taken to the dense Bankishole forest and set ablaze. All the three abducted were badly assaulted. Police is yet to trace Pramanik who is suspected to have been taken by the Maoists to their stronghold in the dense forests adjoining Dharampur.
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July - 24 
A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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July - 24 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Suren Boro (37), was arrested at Balijuri Hangamahpur village under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Suren Boro (37), was arrested at Balijuri Hangamahpur village under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District.
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July - 24 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Arun Singh alias Khampet, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from general area of Slopeland on July 24.
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Arun Singh alias Khampet, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from general area of Slopeland on July 24.
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July - 24 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead while two others managed to escape during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bairagi area under Pathacharkuchi Police Station of Barpeta District in the morning of July 24, a
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead while two others managed to escape during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bairagi area under Pathacharkuchi Police Station of Barpeta District in the morning of July 24, according to Assam Tribune. One US-made pistol and seven bullets were recovered from the slain militant’s possession, adds Sentinel.
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July - 24 
According to Assam Tribune, Juggu Praza, a former General Secretary of the Golaghat District unit of the ruling Congress party and ex-chairman of Sarupather Regional Panchayat (village-level local self Government institution), was shot dead by uniden
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According to Assam Tribune, Juggu Praza, a former General Secretary of the Golaghat District unit of the ruling Congress party and ex-chairman of Sarupather Regional Panchayat (village-level local self Government institution), was shot dead by unidentified militants dressed in Army fatigues in his residence at Nowjan in the Dhansiri sub-division of Golaghat District in the night of July 24.
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July - 24 
Army personnel recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about three kilograms from the embankment of river Nonoi at village Hapamara near Mahaliapara under Khairabari Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. According to S
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Army personnel recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about three kilograms from the embankment of river Nonoi at village Hapamara near Mahaliapara under Khairabari Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. According to Security Forces, the IED was planted with a view to explode before the Martyr’s Day of the ULFA scheduled on July 27.
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July - 24 
Dipok Gurung (32), a manager at the Institute of Integrated Rural Management (Dhekiajuli branch), was abducted by unidentified militants from Jurpukhuri village under Dhekiajuli Police Station in Sonitpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Dipok Gurung (32), a manager at the Institute of Integrated Rural Management (Dhekiajuli branch), was abducted by unidentified militants from Jurpukhuri village under Dhekiajuli Police Station in Sonitpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 24 
During a debate on budgetary demand for the Home department in the Legislative Assembly on July 24, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed that the State Government would recruit 3000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) and 4000 home guards in coming
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During a debate on budgetary demand for the Home department in the Legislative Assembly on July 24, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed that the State Government would recruit 3000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) and 4000 home guards in coming days, reports Orissadiary.com. The Government has also increased the salary of home guards from INR 90 to INR 110 per day. As per the new guidelines, the home guards would work for 300 days in a year. Earlier the timeframe stood at 220 days.
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July - 24 
Police claimed that Rabiram Basumatary, the driver of Food Corporation of India (FCI) Executive Director P.C. Ram, was a key accused in his abduction and murder, reports Telegraph. Rabiram’s brother, Dhiren Basumatary, is one of the six persons arres
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Police claimed that Rabiram Basumatary, the driver of Food Corporation of India (FCI) Executive Director P.C. Ram, was a key accused in his abduction and murder, reports Telegraph. Rabiram’s brother, Dhiren Basumatary, is one of the six persons arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in this case so far. The Police claimed that Dhiren was a member of the sleeper cell of the NDFB and he, with his brother, had plotted Ram’s abduction for ransom. While Rabiram committed suicide in a toilet of the Food Corporation of India (FCI)’s regional office on GS Road in Guwahati in May 2009, Dhiren was arrested by a joint team of the CBI and Assam Police from Kumarikata in Baksa District in June 2009.
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July - 24 
Police recovered two hand-made guns and ammunition from a jungle under Baithalangshu Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph. Three persons were also arrested for questioning.
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Police recovered two hand-made guns and ammunition from a jungle under Baithalangshu Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph. Three persons were also arrested for questioning.
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July - 24 
Quoting an official source in the Home Department of Assam, Telegraph said an alert was announced about the plans of a 300-member group of youths to sneak into the State for carrying out subversive activities after being trained by Maoist rebels in J
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Quoting an official source in the Home Department of Assam, Telegraph said an alert was announced about the plans of a 300-member group of youths to sneak into the State for carrying out subversive activities after being trained by Maoist rebels in Jharkhand over the past three years. An official in the Home Department said these youths, most of them members of an organisation ostensibly espousing the cause of farmers and also believed to be a frontal organisation of ULFA, had left Assam during 2006-2007. “Most of these youths are from areas where the organisation was active till a few months back. Now it is trying to form District-level committees throughout the state. Most of these youths are from Golaghat and Nagaon Districts. We have names of some of them who had disappeared since 2006. Some of these youths may have even been taking shelter in the Lalgarh area of West Bengal, which was till a few days back a stronghold of Maoist rebels,” the official said. He said there were reports of the ULFA striking a deal with the Maoists and that these trained youths had been assigned to carry out subversive activities in the State. “Ulfa has been trying since long to work together with the Maoist rebels operating in India, who have links with China,” the official added. Sources said the organisation had strong bases in the Doyang and Tengani areas of Golaghat District and Kaki in Nagaon District. “We also have information that arms for these youths may have already arrived in the state. We are keeping a close watch on these areas,” he added further.
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July - 24 
The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on July 24 confirmed the conviction imposed on four alleged Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers for attempting to hurl a bomb at the Police, but commuted their sentence to one-year rigorous impr
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The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on July 24 confirmed the conviction imposed on four alleged Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers for attempting to hurl a bomb at the Police, but commuted their sentence to one-year rigorous imprisonment, reported The Hindu. Justice A. Selvam held that the convicts need not undergo three years of imprisonment, as ordered by a Fast Track Court in Pudukottai district in 2004, considering the nature of offence committed and the fact that they were first time offenders. According to prosecution, Balasundaram alias Sundaram, Meiyappan, Kannan and Murugan hatched a conspiracy on August 5, 1998 to smuggle certain goods to Sri Lanka for the LTTE. Rajendran, then Village Administrative Officer of Kodikulam, overheard a conversation between the accused behind a temple in South Pudukkudi village and lodged a complaint with the Kottaipattinam Police. The accused attempted to hurl a bomb when a Sub-Inspector and other police personnel attempted to arrest them. They were overpowered. Later, they were remanded to judicial custody, resulting in the conviction under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Explosives Substances Act and Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act.
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July - 24 
Times of India reported on July 24 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged tribals who are living in Kudremukh National Park area in Chikmagalur District to take up their traditional weapons to fight the State Government and to pr
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Times of India reported on July 24 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged tribals who are living in Kudremukh National Park area in Chikmagalur District to take up their traditional weapons to fight the State Government and to protect themselves from eviction. In a letter sent to newspaper offices, the Maoist Area Committee member Kamala said until now the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was spreading just religious communalism to oppress minorities but now it has assumed a fascist face and started training guns on farmers, tribals and workers.
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July - 24 
Tripura Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya said that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), having established links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and trained in Bangladesh, was formed at the behest of the National Socialist
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Tripura Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya said that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), having established links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and trained in Bangladesh, was formed at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). "NSCN-IM had formed the PULF in 1995 and their cadre strength was 2,000, 90 percent of them Muslims," he said.
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July - 24 
16 militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District while five militants and a soldier were killed in different areas of the Swat Valley and Malakand Agency in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast on July 24, The Ne
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16 militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District while five militants and a soldier were killed in different areas of the Swat Valley and Malakand Agency in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast on July 24, The News reported. 16 militants were killed by the SFs in Maidan, the hometown of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad in Dir Lower, the paramilitary Frontier Corps said without giving any other details.
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July - 24 
17 CD shops and two general stores were destroyed when explosive devices went off in three adjacent markets of the Bakhshali village in Mardan District on July 24, Dawn reported. An explosion in the Mir Afzal Market destroyed 11 CD shops and two gene
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17 CD shops and two general stores were destroyed when explosive devices went off in three adjacent markets of the Bakhshali village in Mardan District on July 24, Dawn reported. An explosion in the Mir Afzal Market destroyed 11 CD shops and two general stores. Four CD shops were destroyed in a blast in another adjacent market and three shops were destroyed in the nearby Waleed Market. The markets’ watchman, Ameer Khan, told the Choora Police that 26 armed people came to the markets in the midnight and planted explosives at different places after tying him with rope. Minutes later, he added, the explosive devices were set off. According to District Police Officer Waqif Khan, local militants were involved in the incident. He also said police had arrested some suspects, who were being interrogated.
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July - 24 
In another incident in the Ziarat Baba area of Swat, the SFs claimed to have killed two militants affiliated with the Maulana Fazlullah-led Swat chapter of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ISPR media update said SFs conducted a search operati
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In another incident in the Ziarat Baba area of Swat, the SFs claimed to have killed two militants affiliated with the Maulana Fazlullah-led Swat chapter of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ISPR media update said SFs conducted a search operation in Surgulai and Syed Piranda Baba Ziarat, demolished two houses of militants in Akhun Killay and Garoh and arrested one militant. The troops also conducted a search operation in the Sambat area near Khwazakhela, killing a militant.
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July - 24 
SFs killed one militant while foiling an attempt by a group of eight militants to establish a check-post in the in the Utror area of Kalam valley. Another militant is reported to have jumped into the river Swat and his fate was not known while one wa
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SFs killed one militant while foiling an attempt by a group of eight militants to establish a check-post in the in the Utror area of Kalam valley. Another militant is reported to have jumped into the river Swat and his fate was not known while one was injured and subsequently arrested. The remaining militants escaped after a brief exchange of fire with the SFs. Later, the troops reportedly hanged the body of the slain militant from a pole on Gammon bridge near Kalam town. This practice is apparently being followed to warn militants of a similar fate.
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July - 24 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two militants and an Army soldier were killed when they clashed in the Allahdhand area of Malakand Agency.
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two militants and an Army soldier were killed when they clashed in the Allahdhand area of Malakand Agency.
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July - 24 
The Iqbal Town Police in Lahore have arrested a local agent of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam, who was allegedly involved in supplying people for training them as suicide bombers, The News reported. Investigation Officer Rana Haseeb Akhtar
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The Iqbal Town Police in Lahore have arrested a local agent of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Islam, who was allegedly involved in supplying people for training them as suicide bombers, The News reported. Investigation Officer Rana Haseeb Akhtar said the accused, Arif alias Ghora, has admitted during initial investigation that he had relations with the Lashkar-e-Islam and he had been taking people to Peshawar, the NWFP capital, to hand them over to the Taliban. He said the accused had admitted that he was planning to take one Syed Naveed Akhtar Gilani and his two friends — Mudassir and Faisal — to Peshawar on the plea of a visit, and later hand them over to Taliban.
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July - 24 
The ISPR said four suspected militants were arrested from a house in Kankaro near Gulijabba during the operation.
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The ISPR said four suspected militants were arrested from a house in Kankaro near Gulijabba during the operation.
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July - 24 
The NWFP Higher Education Minister Qazi Asad said schools in the Swat Valley would reopen from August 1.
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The NWFP Higher Education Minister Qazi Asad said schools in the Swat Valley would reopen from August 1.
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July - 24 
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 24 denied claims that Maulana Fazlullah, the Swat unit chief of the TTP, was wounded, and threatened to unleash a renewed “holy war”, Daily Times reported. Pakistan said on July 8 it had “credible” informat
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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 24 denied claims that Maulana Fazlullah, the Swat unit chief of the TTP, was wounded, and threatened to unleash a renewed “holy war”, Daily Times reported. Pakistan said on July 8 it had “credible” information that Fazlullah was hurt during a military operation in Swat. “Taliban chief Fazlullah is alive, healthy and has never been wounded,” TTP spokesman Muslim Khan told AFP over the telephone from an undisclosed location. “All of the Taliban leadership in Swat are alive and are in hiding with a strategy. We will continue our jihad until the enforcement of Sharia [Islamic law],” he said. “Army artillery and tanks cannot prevent us from achieving our objective,” he added.
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July - 24 
Two militants were killed and four others sustained injuries when the Army’s gunship helicopters targeted Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency on July 24, The News reported. Official and tribal sources said gunship helicopters pounded the hideouts a
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Two militants were killed and four others sustained injuries when the Army’s gunship helicopters targeted Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency on July 24, The News reported. Official and tribal sources said gunship helicopters pounded the hideouts and also used heavy artillery and mortars in the Matak area of Nawagai sub-division, killing two militants and injuring four others. The sources also said gunship helicopters destroyed a training centre and the militants’ headquarters. Over the last several weeks of intensified operations, the Security Forces have reportedly flushed out militants from various areas of Charmang valley in Bajaur, including Matak, Hashim and Chinar villages.
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July - 24 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Professor of the Government Degree College on the Sariab Road in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 24, according to The News. Police officials said motorcycle borne gunmen opened fire on Haji Ghulam Sarwar, a
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Professor of the Government Degree College on the Sariab Road in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on July 24, according to The News. Police officials said motorcycle borne gunmen opened fire on Haji Ghulam Sarwar, a Chemistry professor, when he was entering his house near the Tariq Hospital on Sariab Road. He sustained multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot. Haji Ghulam Sarwar is the sixth academician to be a victim of target killings in Balochistan during the last couple of months.
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July - 24 
A few hours after the recovery of the 120-mm mortar gun, the SFs found a 12.7-mm anti-aircraft gun with nine round of ammunition from Thivuchena area. In both instances troops acted on intelligence given by some informants who were aware of the locat
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A few hours after the recovery of the 120-mm mortar gun, the SFs found a 12.7-mm anti-aircraft gun with nine round of ammunition from Thivuchena area. In both instances troops acted on intelligence given by some informants who were aware of the locations of those guns which had been kept buried by the LTTE militants for any future use, the report added.
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July - 24 
A suicide boat belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried in the Puthumattalan area of Mullaitivu District was recovered by a special Police team with the assistance of Task Force VIII troops on intelligence received July 24. The
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A suicide boat belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried in the Puthumattalan area of Mullaitivu District was recovered by a special Police team with the assistance of Task Force VIII troops on intelligence received July 24. The boat laden with explosives was 14 feet in length, 4 feet in width and 1 feet in height. The suicide sea-craft was reportedly in useable condition at the time of its recovery.
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July - 24 
Daily News reports that the Government is scheduled to start resettlement process in the Vavuniya District on August 7. According to Resettlement and Relief Services Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, the resettlement of people in 35 Grama Niladhari (villag
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Daily News reports that the Government is scheduled to start resettlement process in the Vavuniya District on August 7. According to Resettlement and Relief Services Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, the resettlement of people in 35 Grama Niladhari (village-level official) divisions in the Vavuniya District is expected to begin on August 7. The Minister said these villages are being cleared of mines and all infrastructure facilities are provided to these villages before the displaced people are resettled in their original houses. "The Government has decided to set up examinations centres for the students who are sitting for the G.C.E. (A\L) examination within the welfare camps”, he added. The Minister refuted recent media reports that over 100 people die in the welfare centers a week. He said one or two persons die in camps per week due to natural causes.
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July - 24 
On July 24, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one 120-mm mortar gun belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in the Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The complete 120 mm gun with a
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On July 24, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one 120-mm mortar gun belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in the Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The complete 120 mm gun with all its accessories was found buried in the jungle area. This is the sixth heavy weapon of this caliber found by the troops in Eastern Province since January 1, 2009, the report added.
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July - 24 
Troops during a search and clear operations in the Kayanodaithethiyan area Valaichchenai recovered 99 boxes containing 74,250 rounds of T-56 ammunition left buried the LTTE militants.
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Troops during a search and clear operations in the Kayanodaithethiyan area Valaichchenai recovered 99 boxes containing 74,250 rounds of T-56 ammunition left buried the LTTE militants.
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July - 25 
A village chief, Khamlen Haokip (45), who was abducted on July 22 for a ransom of INR 100, 000 by unidentified militants from his residence at Dongsum village under Saikul sub-division, was found shot dead near the Pashong village cemetery under Lita
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A village chief, Khamlen Haokip (45), who was abducted on July 22 for a ransom of INR 100, 000 by unidentified militants from his residence at Dongsum village under Saikul sub-division, was found shot dead near the Pashong village cemetery under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 25, according to Imphal Free Press. He had bullet injuries on his head.
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July - 25 
According to Assam Tribune, the Police arrested Odang Wary, a Constable of the Assam Police and four former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres in connection with hijacking of three vehicles and abduction of the drivers in Chirang District on July 25
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According to Assam Tribune, the Police arrested Odang Wary, a Constable of the Assam Police and four former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres in connection with hijacking of three vehicles and abduction of the drivers in Chirang District on July 25.
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July - 25 
Personnel of the West Bengal Police and the par-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation to flush out Maoists in Purulia District on July 25. It is part of the simultaneous security operations that the West Bengal and J
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Personnel of the West Bengal Police and the par-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation to flush out Maoists in Purulia District on July 25. It is part of the simultaneous security operations that the West Bengal and Jharkhand Police had agreed upon at a joint meeting held in Jharkhand on July 8.
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July - 25 
Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arreste
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Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arrestees were identified as Ramadha Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Ram Janam and Parshuram, whom the Police described as being active cadres of the Moist Communist Centre. The four CPI-Maoists cadres were arrested when they were reportedly waiting to deliver the consignment of cartridges, Police said. "We had gone there (at the destination to exchange arms), stopped our vehicle, our friends took time to reach the place. We were calling them, but got caught by the Police," said one of the arrested CPI-Maoists, Umesh Yadav.
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July - 25 
Police arrested a ‘sergeant major’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Oinam Nalendra Singh, and a linkman, Rajkumar Premjit, from an unspecified location of Guwahati city.
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Police arrested a ‘sergeant major’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Oinam Nalendra Singh, and a linkman, Rajkumar Premjit, from an unspecified location of Guwahati city.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ULFA militant, identified as Upen Sarma, from Punia village under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ULFA militant, identified as Upen Sarma, from Punia village under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel.
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July - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 25 released the Policeman they abducted on July 24 at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. In a press statement issued later, CPI-Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 25 released the Policeman they abducted on July 24 at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. In a press statement issued later, CPI-Maoist leader Bikash stated that “the policeman was released following discussions with local people, media and intellectuals.”
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July - 25 
Three All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants were arrested from Ramnagar in the Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 25. A rifle and two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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Three All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants were arrested from Ramnagar in the Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 25. A rifle and two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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July - 25 
According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were c
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According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand division”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. 10 Taliban were killed in Buner, while four were killed in Swat, and the SFs also arrested 29 militants from various areas of the two Districts. “SFs conducted a search operation at Sappari Kandao, Koto Banda and Shadas and killed nine terrorists at Koto Banda and one at Zohaib post,” ISPR added. The ISPR reports that the SFs also killed two militants and arrested four during a search operation at Torshe Khan Sar. A militant training camp and a cave were also destroyed in the area and SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. During a search operation at Utror near Kalam, SFs killed a militant, arrested another and recovered a number of arms and ammunition, the ISPR said. During search operations in Bararai area of Khawzakhela, Malakand and Qambar SFs arrested 21 militants.
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July - 25 
In Lower Dir, the bombardment came late on July 25. “At least 13 Taliban were killed and 15 of their hideouts destroyed,” a security official in the area told AFP.
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In Lower Dir, the bombardment came late on July 25. “At least 13 Taliban were killed and 15 of their hideouts destroyed,” a security official in the area told AFP.
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July - 25 
In neighboring Dir, fighter jets pounded a suspected Taliban base, killing at least four persons, AFP quoted local Police chief Ejaz Ahmed as saying.
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In neighboring Dir, fighter jets pounded a suspected Taliban base, killing at least four persons, AFP quoted local Police chief Ejaz Ahmed as saying.
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July - 25 
Six personnel of the bomb disposal squad and a civilian were injured while trying to defuse a bomb on the Indus Highway near Godi Banda. Upon receiving information regarding the bomb, the officials rushed to the spot to defuse the device. However, it
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Six personnel of the bomb disposal squad and a civilian were injured while trying to defuse a bomb on the Indus Highway near Godi Banda. Upon receiving information regarding the bomb, the officials rushed to the spot to defuse the device. However, it exploded while being defused, APP reported. The injured included Sub-Inspector Muhammad Akbar, Technician Assistant Sub-Inspector Sadat Habib, Constables Javaid Iqbal, Qaisar Khan, Khalid Mehmood and driver Ahmed Ali. A tractor driver, Abdul Munaf, was also injured. A police motorcycle and two vans were also damaged.
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July - 25 
Kantipuronline reports that an unidentified armed group shot dead the Young Communist League (YCL) central leader Laxman Yadav in the Bishrampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Rautahat District on July 25. A little known underground outf
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Kantipuronline reports that an unidentified armed group shot dead the Young Communist League (YCL) central leader Laxman Yadav in the Bishrampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Rautahat District on July 25. A little known underground outfit, the Terai Janatantrik Mukti Morcha-Arun, claimed responsibility for the murder. Meanwhile, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) organized a shutdown in eight Terai Districts on July 26 protesting against the killing. The shutdown affected normal life in the Bara, Parsa, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha and Saptari Districts.
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July - 25 
Troops continued search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Mankulam and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas on July 25 and found a large cache of explosives, arms and ammunition including mortar bombs and claymore mines, according to a Sri Lanka Army report
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Troops continued search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Mankulam and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas on July 25 and found a large cache of explosives, arms and ammunition including mortar bombs and claymore mines, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included three T-56 weapons, 250 T-56 magazines, 576 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), two T-81 magazines, 54 hand grenades, one belt order, one T-97 Sub Machine Gun (SMG), one SMG magazine, 30 round of SMG ammunition, one micro pistol, four 81-mm mortar bombs, five 82-mm mortar bombs, 250 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 10 detonator codes, eight Yesu radio sets, 20 Silva compasses, 40 bomb manufacturing structures, 109 bomb parts, 38 fuses, 32 No. 27 detonators , 174 anti-personnel mines, fifty-five 60-mm mortar bombs, 3.5 kilograms of C-4 explosives, six electric detonators, six non-electric detonators, 21-feet long detonator code, safety fuses together 7 feet in length, one 81-mm base plate, three 60-mm base plates, one 60-mm bipod, one rounds of a Recoilless gun, two RPG rounds, forty rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 10 Light Machine Gun drums, one I-com set and a large stock of weapon spares.
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July - 25 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Andankulam, Vishuamadu and Vannivilankulam areas recovered cache of arms and ammunition on July 25, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included 22 T-56 weapons, 11013 rounds
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Andankulam, Vishuamadu and Vannivilankulam areas recovered cache of arms and ammunition on July 25, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included 22 T-56 weapons, 11013 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 32 T-56 magazines, five unidentified weapons, 12 Arul bombs, 21 anti-personnel mines (, 11500 detonators, 1277 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 834 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, seven MPMG links , two MPMG barrels, 49 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), eight RPG chargers, one RPG pack, 42 hand grenades, three Bangalore torpedoes, 3624 rounds of 5.56 ammunition, 592 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) ammunition, five GPMG links, 4040 rounds of un identified ammunition, one 40-mm grenade launcher cartridge, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, two 60-mm mortar fuses, 80 electric fuses, six claymore mines, three 60-mm mortar bombs, nine 82-mm mortar bombs, four WP grenades, four electric detonators, two firing devices, one case of an anti-aircraft missile, 44 pouches, six Out Board Motors, 24 oil cans, three I-com sets, two antennas, one battery and one dog tag.
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July - 26 
A suspected militant belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was lynched by an enraged mob at Lilong Mairen Makhong Makha Leikai in the Thoubal District on July 26, reports Imphal Free Press. While a live rou
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A suspected militant belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was lynched by an enraged mob at Lilong Mairen Makhong Makha Leikai in the Thoubal District on July 26, reports Imphal Free Press. While a live round of the 9-mm pistol and a mobile number were recovered from the possession of the slain militant, two other militants managed to escape from the incident site. The three militants were attacked by the mob when they were trying to take a bus forcibly towards the residence of its owner, identified as Mohammed Ayub Khan. They came to handover the live round of 9-mm pistol and the mobile number at his residence. Ayub Khan said that the incident might have been a reaction of the faction since it had served a monetary demand a few months back.
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July - 26 
At least 18 people from Bhatiguda, Nagiaguda, Podapadar and Bankuli in the Boipariguda block were detained by the Koraput District Police on July 26, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the Police was interrogating them suspecting their involvem
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At least 18 people from Bhatiguda, Nagiaguda, Podapadar and Bankuli in the Boipariguda block were detained by the Koraput District Police on July 26, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the Police was interrogating them suspecting their involvement in the June 7, 2009 Boipariguda Police Station blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres.
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July - 26 
Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dantewada District on July 26
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Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dantewada District on July 26, Police said, according to The Hindu. "The incident occurred when the CRPF jawans were returning to Barsur village from routine patrolling during the weekly market at Geedam village," the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pawan Dev, told PTI. The Maoists blew up the Police van in which the troopers were travelling, he added. Of the five killed, one is a Sub-Inspector (SI) and the rest are Constables. While two of the victims were identified as SI Naresh Kumar Yadav and Constable Jayant Rai, the remaining constables are yet to be identified, Dev added.
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July - 26 
Over 26 Policemen escaped any untoward incident when they got off a truck carrying their belongings and weekly ration before the CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted it at Polampalli village near Konta in the Dantewada district.
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Over 26 Policemen escaped any untoward incident when they got off a truck carrying their belongings and weekly ration before the CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted it at Polampalli village near Konta in the Dantewada district.
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July - 26 
Police and paramilitary forces have intensified long-range patrolling (LRP) at Nimdih and Chandil after Police found Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters declaring death to those found selling liquor and marijuana at these two places
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Police and paramilitary forces have intensified long-range patrolling (LRP) at Nimdih and Chandil after Police found Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters declaring death to those found selling liquor and marijuana at these two places in Seraikela-Kharsawan, reports Telegraph. Police began LRP at Chaliama and Fadengda forests that borders the Purulia District of West Bengal, the report said, adding, six posters were found on the walls of primary schools and post offices in Chaliama and Fadengda while the Police were conducting a combing operation in these two areas. The Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP) Sheetal Oraon confirmed reports of the fresh poster campaign at Chaliama and Fadenga villages. “In the posters rebels have threatened those who sell liquor and marijuana to quit the practice or face death. We are conducting a probe into the matter and are trying to ensure that no harm comes to the people,” she said. She added that the LRP have been intensified at most places sensing that Maoists must be keeping a vigil on the villagers. Three months ago, the Maoists had killed a man in Fadengda suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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July - 26 
Sentinel reports that south India has become the new destination for militant outfits from the Northeast with intelligence inputs indicating that militant leaders from the region were taking shelter in cities down south, especially Bangalore, capital
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Sentinel reports that south India has become the new destination for militant outfits from the Northeast with intelligence inputs indicating that militant leaders from the region were taking shelter in cities down south, especially Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, following intense pressure from the SFs. Leaders of militant outfits from Assam, like the ULFA and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), have made some south Indian cities their new bases. “We have definite reports of some senior and middle level leaders of the ULFA and the NDFB escaping from Assam and taking shelter in South India. We cannot divulge any more details about the cities and other information for Security reasons,” the Director General of Police (DGP) G. M. Srivastava said. “We are in touch with our counterparts in South India to zero in on the militant leaders based in those cities,” he added. Bangalore is one such city linked to militant outfits from the Northeast. In June 2009, two senior leaders of the Black Widow (BW), a militant outfit from Assam, including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Jewel Garlosa, were arrested from that city. Earlier in July 2009, Police arrested Roshan Ali alias Anees Mohammad, leader of the Manipur-based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), at Singanapalya near Mahadevpura in Bangalore. Ali reportedly moved to Bangalore in 2008 and worked as a security guard for a Multi-National Company.
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July - 26 
The Army personnel recovered a cache of explosives from an adjacent location of the Upper Dehing Reserve Forest under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said the explosives were stored by the United Libe
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The Army personnel recovered a cache of explosives from an adjacent location of the Upper Dehing Reserve Forest under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said the explosives were stored by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to trigger blasts ahead of the outfit’s ‘martyrs’ day’ on July 28 or on the nation’s Independence Day (August 15).
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July - 26 
The Maoists were reportedly felling trees in some areas of Bastar and digging up roads in the Rajnandgaon District.
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The Maoists were reportedly felling trees in some areas of Bastar and digging up roads in the Rajnandgaon District.
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July - 26 
Two ULFA linkmen, Sadhuram Koch and Jayanta Hasong, were arrested from Majari village in Dhubri District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on July 26, Telegraph reported.
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Two ULFA linkmen, Sadhuram Koch and Jayanta Hasong, were arrested from Majari village in Dhubri District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on July 26, Telegraph reported.
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July - 26 
A gas pipeline was blown up in the Sui gas-field in the Dera Bugti District on July 26, Daily Times reported. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The explosion reportedly led to the suspension of gas supply to the Sui purification plan
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A gas pipeline was blown up in the Sui gas-field in the Dera Bugti District on July 26, Daily Times reported. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The explosion reportedly led to the suspension of gas supply to the Sui purification plant.
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July - 26 
According to Dawn, bodies of three alleged US spies were found in the Bechi area of Mirali in North Waziristan Agency on July 26. Local people said that a note found with the bullet-riddled bodies said the three were spying for the US.
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According to Dawn, bodies of three alleged US spies were found in the Bechi area of Mirali in North Waziristan Agency on July 26. Local people said that a note found with the bullet-riddled bodies said the three were spying for the US.
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July - 26 
In Bajaur, the SFs targeted Taliban hideouts in Babra, Manugai, Chinar, Kohi Matak and Karkanai, killing six militants. Two soldiers were killed in an explosion near Sarkari Qila of Bajaur. Meanwhile, the Peshawar-Bajaur Road has reportedly been open
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In Bajaur, the SFs targeted Taliban hideouts in Babra, Manugai, Chinar, Kohi Matak and Karkanai, killing six militants. Two soldiers were killed in an explosion near Sarkari Qila of Bajaur. Meanwhile, the Peshawar-Bajaur Road has reportedly been opened to traffic after a year.
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July - 26 
Police on July 26 arrested the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad and three other people from his rented house in the Sethi Town area of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, Daily Times reported. The TNSM chief - who r
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Police on July 26 arrested the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad and three other people from his rented house in the Sethi Town area of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, Daily Times reported. The TNSM chief - who resurfaced on July 25 around two months after Operation Rah-e-Rast was launched against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan - has been accused of helping the Taliban and sabotaging the Government’s fight against them. Witnesses told Daily Times that around 12 Policemen raided Sufi Muhammad’s house at around 2pm, and arrested the TNSM chief and three others – identified as Rizwanullah, Ziaullah and Tahir. Two of them are said to be Sufi Muhammad’s sons. Addressing a press conference, the NWFP Information Minister Main Iftikhar Hussain confirmed the TNSM chief’s arrest. He said Sufi Muhammad resurfaced “a day ago” and announced a meeting of the TNSM executive council in Malakand – an attempt that could have jeopardised peace efforts in the region. The minister said the arrests had been made to maintain law and order. He said the TNSM’s actions in the past may also be investigated.
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July - 26 
Security agencies arrested on July 26 three terrorists believed to be of the Qari Saifullah group for their alleged involvement in attack (September 20, 2008) on Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Dawn reported. They were identified as Saleem Iqbal, Zahid
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Security agencies arrested on July 26 three terrorists believed to be of the Qari Saifullah group for their alleged involvement in attack (September 20, 2008) on Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Dawn reported. They were identified as Saleem Iqbal, Zahid Iqbal and Mohammad Zafar Ammad. According to sources, they were arrested during a raid by a joint team of capital Police and security agencies on a house located in Barakahu, in Islamabad’s suburbs. Police have reportedly been looking for them since their escape from a bus terminal in Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi after one of their associates Attaullah was arrested on July 15. Their group had arrived there from the tribal area via Kohat in NWFP. They reportedly fled to Muzaffarabad, capital of the Pakistan occupied Kashmir, and returned to Islamabad in the night of July 25. Attaullah was allegedly involved in the murders of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and a Polish engineer. Sources said Saleem and one Ashraf had transported explosives used in the suicide attack on Marriott Hotel from South Waziristan to Jhang via Dera Ismail Khan. A mobile phone used by Ashraf was also seized from Saleem. Some explosives, hand-grenades, pistols and bullets were found in their hideout. It is said that terrorists were trying to attack court premises, offices of senior police and administration officers and other important installations in Islamabad. But their special mission was to free Fasihullah Teepu and Waseem who are in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi for their involvement in the F-8 Markaz bomb blast in Islamabad in 2007.
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July - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a local Taliban ‘commander’ in Swat and six Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 26, after fighter jets targeted the group’s positions in Lower Dir District of NWFP, killing at least 13 Taliban militants
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a local Taliban ‘commander’ in Swat and six Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 26, after fighter jets targeted the group’s positions in Lower Dir District of NWFP, killing at least 13 Taliban militants and destroying their hideouts. “Security forces conducted a search operation in the area around Tal, Kamari Banda and Maira Banda, killing local commander Maaz of Qambar,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that troops also arrested nine militants from various areas and a prayer leader believed to be a Taliban sympathiser in Darmai near Fatehpur. According to the APP news agency, troops seized 14 vehicles prepared for suicide attacks and arrested nine trained bombers in Swat.
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July - 26 
Security Forces defused three improvised explosive devices placed by the roadside. Officials said that a military convoy going from Miranshah to Mirali defused the devices near the Chashma Bridge.
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Security Forces defused three improvised explosive devices placed by the roadside. Officials said that a military convoy going from Miranshah to Mirali defused the devices near the Chashma Bridge.
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July - 26 
The chief of the Government’s Special Support Group, General Nadeem Ahmad, has said that disguised Taliban militants may be getting money meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Daily Times reported. According to CNN, Gen Nadeem made the c
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The chief of the Government’s Special Support Group, General Nadeem Ahmad, has said that disguised Taliban militants may be getting money meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Daily Times reported. According to CNN, Gen Nadeem made the comment at a crowded relief camp outside Peshawar, the NWFP capital, amid plans to hand out PKR 4 billion to IDPs. People queue for hours to have their identities checked and receive the money. But CNN said the cautious process is not foolproof. “It is certain that some of those receiving the money are Taliban, ready to return home and wreak havoc,” the network reported.
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July - 26 
Election Commission (EC) gave its official recognition to the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) faction led by Upendra Yadav on July 26. The EC asked the faction led by Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Gachhadar to register a new party. "We took the decisi
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Election Commission (EC) gave its official recognition to the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) faction led by Upendra Yadav on July 26. The EC asked the faction led by Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Gachhadar to register a new party. "We took the decision through a bench after discussing the argument," said EC spokesperson Nilkantha Uprety, adding, "The final decision was made after collecting the evidences."
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July - 26 
Kantipuronline reports that organisations associated with journalism in Panchthar on July 26 protested the assaulting of two journalists by cadres of the Youth Communist League (YCL) and threatened to take to the streets. As many as six organisations
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Kantipuronline reports that organisations associated with journalism in Panchthar on July 26 protested the assaulting of two journalists by cadres of the Youth Communist League (YCL) and threatened to take to the streets. As many as six organisations – the Federation of Nepalese Journalists, Press Union, Press Chautari, Indigenous Journalists’ Association, Free Journalist Struggle Committee and Panchthar Publications Pvt Ltd - issued a press release and condemned the YCL for demonstrating 'criminal behaviour' against the media.
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July - 26 
A court in Sherpur District on July 26 sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders and their three accomplices to life imprisonment for looting a local Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) office in 2003, reports Daily Star.
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A court in Sherpur District on July 26 sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders and their three accomplices to life imprisonment for looting a local Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) office in 2003, reports Daily Star. The convicts were identified as JMB Dhaka divisional north unit commander Salahuddin alias Salehin and Sherpur District commander Mujahidul Islam Sumon and their accomplices Hasmat Ali, Kalu and Kashem Ali. The court, however, acquitted seven other accused as allegations brought against them could not be proved.
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July - 26 
A suspected JMB cadre was arrested along with two Islamic books in front of the S M Hall of Dhaka University on July 26. He was identified as Mamun, who hails from Chandpur District. Police said residents of the dormitory caught Mamun at about 10:00p
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A suspected JMB cadre was arrested along with two Islamic books in front of the S M Hall of Dhaka University on July 26. He was identified as Mamun, who hails from Chandpur District. Police said residents of the dormitory caught Mamun at about 10:00pm while he was “moving suspiciously” on the campus. He was reportedly handed over to Police and later taken to the Shahbagh Police Station for interrogation.
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July - 26 
Army troops in the east conducted search and clear operations in the Kalkuda and Mullivadduwan areas of Batticaloa District and Dimbulagala area of Polonnaruwa District and recovered seven rounds of 130-mm artillery shells, five rounds of 122-mm arti
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Army troops in the east conducted search and clear operations in the Kalkuda and Mullivadduwan areas of Batticaloa District and Dimbulagala area of Polonnaruwa District and recovered seven rounds of 130-mm artillery shells, five rounds of 122-mm artillery shells, thirty-seven 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty-four 60-mm mortar bombs, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, rounds, ninety-two 40-mm grenade launcher ammunition, 170 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 127 Multi Purposes Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 214 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, five hand grenades and one 40-mm grenade launcher on July 26, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 26 
Security Forces recovered 11100 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 2560 rounds of 9mm micro pistol ammunition, 3800 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, eight landmines, three explosive chargers, 120 rounds of MPMG ammunition, four claymore mines and one hand grena
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Security Forces recovered 11100 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 2560 rounds of 9mm micro pistol ammunition, 3800 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, eight landmines, three explosive chargers, 120 rounds of MPMG ammunition, four claymore mines and one hand grenade from the Kuruththanmadu and Korakimadu areas.
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July - 26 
Sri Lanka Air Force troops found two hand grenades from the Tissapura area of Kanthale in the Trincomalee District.
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Sri Lanka Air Force troops found two hand grenades from the Tissapura area of Kanthale in the Trincomalee District.
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July - 26 
The military said on July 26 that troops engaged in combing operations in the north continue to recover large quantities of arms and ammunition left behind by the LTTE.
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The military said on July 26 that troops engaged in combing operations in the north continue to recover large quantities of arms and ammunition left behind by the LTTE.
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July - 27 
10 crude bombs were recovered from Patyam near Thalassery in the Kannur District on July 27, reports The Hindu. The Police said the bombs were found when garbage dumped near a lane close to a library building was being cleared. The bombs were later d
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10 crude bombs were recovered from Patyam near Thalassery in the Kannur District on July 27, reports The Hindu. The Police said the bombs were found when garbage dumped near a lane close to a library building was being cleared. The bombs were later defused by the bomb squad
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July - 27 
A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on July 27 convicted three persons for their involvement in the bomb blasts at the Gateway of India and the Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai on August 25, 2003, which killed 52 persons and injured 184, report
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A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on July 27 convicted three persons for their involvement in the bomb blasts at the Gateway of India and the Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai on August 25, 2003, which killed 52 persons and injured 184, reports The Hindu. Judge M.R. Puranik announced that Haneef Sayyed (46) and his wife Fahmeeda (43) from Marol and Ashrat Ansari (32) from Juhu Galli would be sentenced on August 4. The three were also held guilty of carrying out a bomb blast in a bus at Ghatkopar on July 28, 2003, which killed two people and injured 60, and of planting a bomb, which however did not explode, in a bus in the Santa Cruz Electronics Export Processing Zone. They were convicted under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 427 (damaging property) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. They were also convicted under Sections 3 (damaging property) and 4 (damaging property by fire or explosive) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act; Sections 3 (causing an explosion to endanger life) and 4 (making an explosive to endanger life) of the Explosive Substances Act; and Sections 5 and 9B (licence for the use of explosives) of the Explosives Act. The mastermind of the blasts, who claimed to be a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, had turned approver. The Police claimed that Nasir Ahmed, one of the conspirators, was killed in an encounter in September 2003. However, the couple and Ashrat Ansari were acquitted under Sections 5 and 6 (making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances) of the Explosive Substances Act. "These are very minor offences," said Nikam. The accused were LeT operatives and had committed serious offences. "We will (therefore) argue for the highest punishment." He added Earlier, investigations revealed that the bomb blasts were carried out by cadres of the Gujarat Muslim Revenge Force to avenge the communal riots in Gujarat in 2002. Two other accused — Ansari Ladoowala and Hasan Batterywala — were discharged from the case after a POTA Review Committee gave them a clean chit in 2005. The 16-year-old daughter of Sayyed and Fahmeeda was also an accused, but was later acquitted.
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July - 27 
According to DNA, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has come up with a proposal to promote games like volleyball, football, hockey and cricket in all the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts to wean the youth away from Maoists.
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According to DNA, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has come up with a proposal to promote games like volleyball, football, hockey and cricket in all the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts to wean the youth away from Maoists. "INR 200,000 would be given to every tribal dominated District to distribute sports kits and organise sports events," Patnaik said.
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July - 27 
According to Telegraph, Police recovered a 9-mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong District on July 27, which was suspected to have been used by militants to kill a businessman, Gopal Parikh of Bokajan, in June 2009
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According to Telegraph, Police recovered a 9-mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong District on July 27, which was suspected to have been used by militants to kill a businessman, Gopal Parikh of Bokajan, in June 2009.
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July - 27 
an Army trooper was seriously injured in firing from across the LoC at village Tain in the Balakote sector of Poonch District in the night of July 27. Official sources said a volley of shots came from the Pakistan side targeting a night patrol party
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an Army trooper was seriously injured in firing from across the LoC at village Tain in the Balakote sector of Poonch District in the night of July 27. Official sources said a volley of shots came from the Pakistan side targeting a night patrol party of Army at Tain, injuring Lance Naik Dhan Raj. The Indian troops, however, did not retaliate.
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July - 27 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded the house of a village chief at Nadaura in the Gurua Police station of Gaya District, the Police said on July 28 (today), reports The Hindu. Around 50 Maoists raided the villag
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded the house of a village chief at Nadaura in the Gurua Police station of Gaya District, the Police said on July 28 (today), reports The Hindu. Around 50 Maoists raided the village in the night of July 27 and detonated a dynamite to blow up the house of Rajendra Yadav after getting it vacated by the occupants, Police sources added. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 27 
Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants while an exchange of fire took place near the LoC the following day on Keran sector but there were no casualties rep
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Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants while an exchange of fire took place near the LoC the following day on Keran sector but there were no casualties reported in the incident. Infiltration bids, which have decreased in 2009 compared to previous years, have off late been on the rise as more and more militants are trying to sneak into the State before the onset of the winter. Official sources said at least 1500 militants were waiting at various launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ready to infiltrate into the Valley after undergoing rigorous training in subversive activities in the tribal areas of Pakistan and PoK.
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July - 27 
Assam Government has ruled out renaming the North Cachar Hills District - one of the key demands raised by the Black Widow (BW) outfit. The BW wants the District to be renamed as Dima Hasao. The Urban Development Minister D. P. Goala told Telegraph t
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Assam Government has ruled out renaming the North Cachar Hills District - one of the key demands raised by the Black Widow (BW) outfit. The BW wants the District to be renamed as Dima Hasao. The Urban Development Minister D. P. Goala told Telegraph that a committee, headed by him and constituted to examine the issue, in its report submitted recently has pointed out the difficulties in renaming the District because non-Dimasas constitute the majority in the District. "We have examined every aspect of the proposal to rename the District. We have pointed out the difficulties in renaming the district as the Dimasas constitute only 43 per cent of the total population," Goala said. The other members of the committee include ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Rockybul Hussain. Home Commissioner R.K. Bora was the convenor of the committee, he added. Sources in the Chief Minister’s office said renaming the District according to the BW’s wishes would only escalate ethnic tension between the Dimasas and non-Dimasas in the District. The non-Dimasas are opposed to the name proposed by the BW.
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July - 27 
Indian Express reports that the death toll in the July 26 landmine attack triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District has risen to six with one more constable succumbing to injuries on July 27, Police said.
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Indian Express reports that the death toll in the July 26 landmine attack triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District has risen to six with one more constable succumbing to injuries on July 27, Police said. As reported earlier, five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed and three others were injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoists. The incident occurred when the CRPF personnel were returning to Barsur village from routine patrolling during the weekly market at Geedam village.
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July - 27 
Police on July 27 recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition from village Khour in the Reasi District. A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralized in the operation. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said a Polic
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Police on July 27 recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition from village Khour in the Reasi District. A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralized in the operation. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said a Police team carried out searches in Khour forests on specific information about a major HM hideout which was being used by the outfit for shelter. Recoveries made from the hideout include four grenades, detonators, one UBGL shell, 130 rounds of AK-47, batteries, charges and some explosive material used in making IEDs.
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July - 27 
SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Eagle Post near the Line of Control where three infiltrators were killed on July 27. The recoveries include three AK rifles, one UBGL, 12 AK magazines, 96 rounds, three hand grenades, one Thuraya sate
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SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Eagle Post near the Line of Control where three infiltrators were killed on July 27. The recoveries include three AK rifles, one UBGL, 12 AK magazines, 96 rounds, three hand grenades, one Thuraya satellite phone, two radio sets, two GPS, one compass and three shawls.
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July - 27 
The Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in capital Srinagar that Security Forces (SFs) laid an ambu
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The Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in capital Srinagar that Security Forces (SFs) laid an ambush near Eagle Post in Tangdhar sector following receipt of information that a group of heavily armed militants were planning to sneak in. As the militants crossed into the Indian side of the LoC in the wee hours, the SFs challenged them, and in the ensuing gun-battle, which lasted for several hours, three unidentified militants were killed. A cache of arms and ammunition, including three AK rifles, four magazines, hand grenades and pouches were recovered from the incident site. Infiltration bids, which have come down in 2009 compared to previous years, have off late been reportedly on the rise as more and more militants are trying to sneak into the State before the onset of the winter. Official sources said at least 1500 militants were waiting at various launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ready to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley after undergoing rigorous training in subversive activities in the tribal areas of Pakistan and PoK "Two militants were recently arrested from Hafruda forests area in Kupwara district and the latest incident in Macchil indicates that there might be attempts by handlers of the militants to push in as many foot soldiers into the Valley as possible before the onset of winter," sources said.
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July - 27 
The growing influence of the Maoists over the last few years has reportedly led to an increase in the attacks on economic targets in the affected States across India. Public and private sector industries, particularly in sectors like power, mining, r
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The growing influence of the Maoists over the last few years has reportedly led to an increase in the attacks on economic targets in the affected States across India. Public and private sector industries, particularly in sectors like power, mining, railways and communication, have borne the brunt of CPI-Maoist attacks, and increasingly so since 2006, Economic Times reported. According to data compiled by the Union Home Ministry, the Maoist strikes on economic targets have progressively increased from 71 in 2006 to 80 in 2007, 109 in 2008 and 56 in the first half of 2009. Among these, communication towers were the most targeted in 2009, having seen 26 attacks between January 1 and June 30. Railways came second with 15 extremist strikes so far in 2009 on its infrastructure and properties across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. Economic targets (10) in the first six months of 2009 included the NMDC mines, Gramin Sadak Nirman Yojana works, Essar Pipelines in Chhattisgarh; Essar Pipelines in Orissa and Solar plates in Bihar. This is higher than the total five Maoist-related incidents against economic targets in the whole of 2008 and eight in 2007.
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July - 27 
Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants who are accused in the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, Shaduli and Mohammed Ansar Nadvi, were produced before the court of metropolitan magistrate G. M. Patel on July 27, which
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Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants who are accused in the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, Shaduli and Mohammed Ansar Nadvi, were produced before the court of metropolitan magistrate G. M. Patel on July 27, which sent them to four-day Police remand until July 31, reports DNA.
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July - 27 
11 militants were killed in a clearance operation by the Security Forces (SFs) and local militia in the Swat and Dir Upper District, while 25 others were arrested during the ongoing, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media
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11 militants were killed in a clearance operation by the Security Forces (SFs) and local militia in the Swat and Dir Upper District, while 25 others were arrested during the ongoing, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media update said nine terrorists also surrendered in different parts of the Malakand Division. It said the local militia (Lashkar) killed 10 terrorists and arrested six others in the Karodara, Shakoh and Chopra Kandao areas of Dir Upper District. Seven terrorists belonging to the Safi group also surrendered before the civil administration.
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July - 27 
According to AFP, military helicopters killed 20 militants and destroyed four militant hideouts, including a training centre for suicide bombers in Tirah valley, 35km southwest of Landi Kotal in the Khyber Agency on July 27, Dawn reported. "Military
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According to AFP, military helicopters killed 20 militants and destroyed four militant hideouts, including a training centre for suicide bombers in Tirah valley, 35km southwest of Landi Kotal in the Khyber Agency on July 27, Dawn reported. "Military helicopters shelled militant hideouts in the afternoon, killing 20 rebels and destroying four of their hideouts," a spokesman for the Frontier Corps, Major Fazal-ur-Rehman, said, adding that the air strikes were ordered after an intelligence tip-off.
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July - 27 
In addition, sources said three helicopters shelled Daras Jumat, a mosque in Akakhel area, near Bara, killing a boy and injuring three others. A vehicle and two shops were also destroyed. The mosque, believed to be a stronghold of the banned Lashkar-
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In addition, sources said three helicopters shelled Daras Jumat, a mosque in Akakhel area, near Bara, killing a boy and injuring three others. A vehicle and two shops were also destroyed. The mosque, believed to be a stronghold of the banned Lashkar-e-Islam, was damaged. Lashkar sources, however, said their organisation had nothing to do with the mosque.
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July - 27 
In Swat Valley, the ISPR said, SFs conducted a search operation in Pashmal near Kalam and arrested wanted ‘commander’ Kabir of Sattal. Two militants surrendered voluntarily to the SFs in Fizaghat. According to the ISPR update, the SFs also conducted
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In Swat Valley, the ISPR said, SFs conducted a search operation in Pashmal near Kalam and arrested wanted ‘commander’ Kabir of Sattal. Two militants surrendered voluntarily to the SFs in Fizaghat. According to the ISPR update, the SFs also conducted a search operation in Dangram near Mingora and recovered different items looted from the Poly Technical College. In a search operation in Langar village near Khwazakhela, one terrorist was killed, and two others were arrested, while seven terrorist hideouts were also destroyed. In the Chur Banda area, the troops arrested four suspects and recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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July - 27 
Nine persons were injured when helicopters attacked a number of houses in a village near Miranshah in North Waziristan in the morning of July 27, Dawn reported. Sources said the houses were damaged by rockets fired by two Cobra helicopters. "My famil
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Nine persons were injured when helicopters attacked a number of houses in a village near Miranshah in North Waziristan in the morning of July 27, Dawn reported. Sources said the houses were damaged by rockets fired by two Cobra helicopters. "My family was preparing breakfast when helicopters started heavy shelling," said Prof Ayub Rehman of the Government college. Four people, including a woman and two children, were injured. Local people said that five passersby were also injured. The helicopters were apparently sent to attack the house of Siddiqullah, a local commander of the Baitullah Mehsud group. Officials said the attack was carried out under the Federal Crime Regulation (FCR) because local people had not fulfilled their responsibility.
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July - 27 
Police claimed to have arrested Ayaz, a close aide of Umar Khalid, the Taliban commander for Mohmand Agency, in a raid on a house in the Mandani area of Charsadda District on July 27, The News reported. District Police Officer Riaz Khan told the medi
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Police claimed to have arrested Ayaz, a close aide of Umar Khalid, the Taliban commander for Mohmand Agency, in a raid on a house in the Mandani area of Charsadda District on July 27, The News reported. District Police Officer Riaz Khan told the media that Ayaz used to provide compensation to the families of suicide bombers, besides sending bombers to various parts of the country for terrorist acts.
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July - 27 
Reports from Kohat District indicated that Police arrested 14 suspects and seized weapons during the ongoing clean-up operation in different areas of the District on July 27.
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Reports from Kohat District indicated that Police arrested 14 suspects and seized weapons during the ongoing clean-up operation in different areas of the District on July 27.
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July - 27 
Reports from Lakki Marwat District said SFs arrested several suspected persons in the District on July 27. Police sources said SFs launched a search operation in Lakki city, Dallokhel and Ahmedkhel areas after firing heavy artillery at the hideouts o
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Reports from Lakki Marwat District said SFs arrested several suspected persons in the District on July 27. Police sources said SFs launched a search operation in Lakki city, Dallokhel and Ahmedkhel areas after firing heavy artillery at the hideouts of the militants in the hilly area of Shah Hassankhel village. The sources said two persons were injured during the search operation carried out in Ahmedkhel village. A search operation was also conducted in Dallokhel village and Lakki city where several suspected persons were arrested.
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July - 27 
Suspected Taliban militants bombed a CD shop in Mansehra, killing one person and injuring two bystanders on July 27, Daily Times reported. Senior Police officer Abdul Sattar Khan said a time bomb planted outside the Al-Khurram CD shop and Internet ca
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Suspected Taliban militants bombed a CD shop in Mansehra, killing one person and injuring two bystanders on July 27, Daily Times reported. Senior Police officer Abdul Sattar Khan said a time bomb planted outside the Al-Khurram CD shop and Internet cafe exploded at about 6am, killing Fakhar Zeb, and injuring Aurangzeb and another unidentified man. The blast also damaged two adjacent CD shops.
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July - 27 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief, Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, will not be arrested since his alleged involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks has not been proved, a private TV channel quoted Interior Minister Rehman Malik as saying on July 27. Malik said
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief, Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, will not be arrested since his alleged involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks has not been proved, a private TV channel quoted Interior Minister Rehman Malik as saying on July 27. Malik said Pakistan had demanded details of Indian citizens convicted in the Mumbai attacks, according to Daily Times. He also reportedly said Afghanistan had conceded there were Taliban training camps on its soil and Afghan President Hamid Karzai had ordered immediate closure of such camps.
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July - 27 
The NWFP Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on July 27 said that 200 children of ages 6 to 13 years had been recovered from Malakand who were completely brainwashed for conducting suicide attacks, The News reported. Talking to a private television c
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The NWFP Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on July 27 said that 200 children of ages 6 to 13 years had been recovered from Malakand who were completely brainwashed for conducting suicide attacks, The News reported. Talking to a private television channel, he said the Government would try to educate these children in such a way that they could live in a civilized manner. Around 20 children of the same mindset were earlier discovered from training camps of terrorists and were later trained and educated in the army institutions, he said. He said that such children were emotionally trained by terrorists in different ways. They firmly believed that after committing a suicide attack they would directly enter into paradise, the provincial minister said. These children are so influenced by their trainers that they even term their parents as non believers and would not hesitate to kill them, he said. He also said that these children were presently in the custody of army.
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July - 27 
Maulana Mansur Ali, a arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre and one of the organisers of the Asif Reza Commando Force (ARCF), confessed to the Police during interrogation that a top ARCF leader, identified as Khurram Khaiyam, had been providing financ
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Maulana Mansur Ali, a arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre and one of the organisers of the Asif Reza Commando Force (ARCF), confessed to the Police during interrogation that a top ARCF leader, identified as Khurram Khaiyam, had been providing financial support to the LeT cadres who are hiding in Bangladesh, reports Daily Star. Mansur also said they received the money through another LeT cadre who is also hiding in Bangladesh. However, the Police have declined to disclose his name for the sake of investigation.
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July - 27 
Daily Mirror reports that a suspected cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who had escaped from an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Vavuniya District and his father who had brought him to capital Colombo were arrested by the
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Daily Mirror reports that a suspected cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who had escaped from an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Vavuniya District and his father who had brought him to capital Colombo were arrested by the Colombo Central Division Police while they were hiding in a lodge in the city. The father of the suspect is a Sinhalese and is married to a Tamil. The father had been brought up by a Tamil businessman in Nochchiyagama, to whom he had been given over by his parents when he was a small child, a Police source said. The Tamil businessman had given him a Tamil name and he had later worked as a driver at the Health Ministry before retiring. One of his sons had joined the LTTE but had fled from Mullaitivu and had taken up residence in Nochchiyagama for some time. During the last stages of the war in Puthumattalan the son had crossed over to the Government controlled areas disguising himself as an ordinary citizen. He had been later referred to an IDP camp in Vavuniya from where he had escaped and had joined his father in Nochchiyagama. His father had then accompanied him to Colombo with the intention of sending him abroad.
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July - 27 
Following reports of some LTTE cadres held in welfare centers in the Vavuniya-Mannar region escaping to the South, in some instances with the connivance of Security Force personnel, the Government has strengthened security measures in the area. The a
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Following reports of some LTTE cadres held in welfare centers in the Vavuniya-Mannar region escaping to the South, in some instances with the connivance of Security Force personnel, the Government has strengthened security measures in the area. The army, too, has reportedly been deployed in support of the Police, now tasked with arresting the escapees.
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July - 27 
The mastermind behind the attack on the Anuradhapura Air Force Base in 2007 was arrested on an unspecified date by the officers of the Central Province Intelligence Unit (CPIU) on information given by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspe
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The mastermind behind the attack on the Anuradhapura Air Force Base in 2007 was arrested on an unspecified date by the officers of the Central Province Intelligence Unit (CPIU) on information given by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects in custody, reports Daily News. Rasalingam Thaboruban, 26, of Kankasanthurai was among the displaced civilians in the Mannar District when the arrest was made by a special team of officials attached to the CPIU. Rasalingam in his confession to the Security Forces said a team of 25 LTTE cadres was assigned to launch an attack on the Anuradhapura Air Base and they had to gather information on how to access the Air Base for days. He also said that he has been engaged in spying in the Silvaturai, Malwathu Oya, Nuwarawewa and Saliyapura areas as a sheperd before the attack on the Air Force Base. This suicide squad dividing into several sub units has reached the Air Force Base and the suspect Rasalingam has informed the LTTE Air Wing through hi-tech communication equipment to carry out air sorties targeting the Air Force Base. He had been assigned to video the entire attack. Rasalingam has videoed the attack till 5.30 am and left the place with two suicide cadres. He had received special training as a leader of Radha Brigade. An LTTE suicide squad launched an attack on the Anuradhapura Air Force Base on January 27, 2007 at about 3.20 a.m. while the LTTE light aircraft were carrying out air sorties targeting the Air Base. This attack resulted in damaging of over 10 aircraft belonging to the SLAF.
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July - 27 
The Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) on July 27 arrested another senior leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence unit, its sources said, according to Colombo Page. The suspect, who was arrested from a home in Kotahen
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The Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) on July 27 arrested another senior leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence unit, its sources said, according to Colombo Page. The suspect, who was arrested from a home in Kotahena, was in the possession of a suicide jacket and a stock of explosives. The suspect identified as Pakyaraja Pradeep, a prominent cadre of the LTTE intelligence wing. According to the TID, the arrest was made on information received by them during the interrogation of another suspect, Sellaiah Udaya Kumara alias Udayan, arrested in the Ananda Coomaraswamy welfare village in the Chettikulam area of Vavuniya District several days ago.
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July - 27 
Troops extending their search and clear operations further in the Olumadu, Puthukuddiyiruppu, Kirudaweli and Udayarkattukulam areas recovered two 81-mm mortars, four T-56 weapons, 28 T-56 magazines, T-56 weapon accessories, 170 rounds of 12.7-mm ammu
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Troops extending their search and clear operations further in the Olumadu, Puthukuddiyiruppu, Kirudaweli and Udayarkattukulam areas recovered two 81-mm mortars, four T-56 weapons, 28 T-56 magazines, T-56 weapon accessories, 170 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, eight Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 34 hand grenades, two claymore mines, 700 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, one M-16 magazine, one charger, thirty-two 60-mm mortar bombs, thirty-two 60-mm mortar fuses and two I-com sets on July 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 28 
A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from another hospital at North AOC area in Imphal on July 28.
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A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from another hospital at North AOC area in Imphal on July 28.
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July - 28 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) sympathizer, Mohammed Mujibur Rahaman, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Minuthong Hatta area on July 28, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) sympathizer, Mohammed Mujibur Rahaman, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Minuthong Hatta area on July 28, reports Imphal Free Press.
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July - 28 
About a dozen armed cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of CPI-Maoist abducted one Aditya Sahu (30) from Champi village under the Kuru Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 8pm. Sources said the armed JP
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About a dozen armed cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of CPI-Maoist abducted one Aditya Sahu (30) from Champi village under the Kuru Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 8pm. Sources said the armed JPC cadres led by "commander" Pradeep Ganjhu abducted Aditya from his grocery shop at Champi Chowk. Sources said one Mukesh Sahu was actually the target of the JPC men, but as he managed to escape the militants abducted Aditya instead. This is the second incident of abduction within six days at Champi village. On July 23, a teacher Savitri Kumari's son Manoj Chaoudhury alias Mannu was abducted from his residence. However he was rescued by the Police within three days.
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July - 28 
According to Telegraph, suspected Naga militants shot dead two Dimasa farmers in the Sobujai village under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District on July 28. Sources said that a group of militants came to the village and opened indiscrim
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According to Telegraph, suspected Naga militants shot dead two Dimasa farmers in the Sobujai village under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District on July 28. Sources said that a group of militants came to the village and opened indiscriminate fire on farmers who were working in the paddy field.
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July - 28 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activists, allegedly from the Mahadev faction, killed a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) worker, identified as Ananda Das, and injured two other at Takimar
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activists, allegedly from the Mahadev faction, killed a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) worker, identified as Ananda Das, and injured two other at Takimari village in Rajganj in Jalpaiguri Distrist for refusing to respond to a bandh (shut down) called by the Naxalites (Left Wing Extremist). Ananda Das (32), Jatan Roy (32) and Sudhanshu Biswas (28) were sitting at a tea stall when seven CPI-ML cadres tried to shut it down forcibly. When the trio resisted, the Naxalites hacked them with sharp weapons. Ananda died on the way to hospital. Later, a Police team arrested three men from Baikunthapur forest, the report added.
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July - 28 
Another PULF sympathizer, Mohammed Abdul Samad alias Tomba, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon area on July 28.
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Another PULF sympathizer, Mohammed Abdul Samad alias Tomba, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon area on July 28.
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July - 28 
Assam Tribune quoting the Union Government sources reports that there has been no immediate plan to start political dialogue with the NDFB, as its rival faction is on the run. Union Home Secretary, G. K. Pillai during a workshop on ‘Governance and Se
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Assam Tribune quoting the Union Government sources reports that there has been no immediate plan to start political dialogue with the NDFB, as its rival faction is on the run. Union Home Secretary, G. K. Pillai during a workshop on ‘Governance and Security: India’s North-east and Bangladesh’ at Jamia Milia Islamia University in New Delhi said that the Union Government is keeping a close watch on the situation in the State. The Home Secretary, meanwhile, will arrive in Assam on July 30 on a day-long visit to take stock of the situation in the volatile North Cachar Hill District.
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July - 28 
Border Security Force personnel arrested two NDFB linkmen, identified as Nripen Rabha (31) and Tapan Rabha (22), from Belguri village in the Kamrup District.
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Border Security Force personnel arrested two NDFB linkmen, identified as Nripen Rabha (31) and Tapan Rabha (22), from Belguri village in the Kamrup District.
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July - 28 
High alert has been sounded across the State following intelligence inputs suggesting major strikes by the Maoists during "martyrs' week” that began on July 28. Banners and posters were spotted in different Districts of the State, including East and
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High alert has been sounded across the State following intelligence inputs suggesting major strikes by the Maoists during "martyrs' week” that began on July 28. Banners and posters were spotted in different Districts of the State, including East and West Singhbhum, Bokaro, Latehar, Gumla and Simdega, asking the people to observe "martyrs' week" and remember the sacrifices of Maoist leaders. "These posters and banners have come to our notice. They could be a trap...The Maoists can ambush police parties when they go to remove the them," said Jharkhand Police spokesperson and Inspector General (provision) S. N. Pradhan. The IG said police have received inputs on Maoist mobilization in some areas and their plans to carry out big attacks there. "We are trying to thwart any major strike by the Maoists and for that, every SP is being instructed to act accordingly," said Pradhan. Fear of Maoist attacks during martyrs' week" has crippled mineral transportation in the State. Every year, the rebels observe Martyrs' Week from July 28 to August 3.
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July - 28 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarified the Government’s position on the India-Pakistan joint statement in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 28, according to The Hindu. Dr. Singh asserted that the Government had not diluted its positi
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarified the Government’s position on the India-Pakistan joint statement in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 28, according to The Hindu. Dr. Singh asserted that the Government had not diluted its position on terrorism by issuing a joint statement with Pakistan earlier in July 30, 2009 this month but left the door open for dialogue provided, Pakistan fulfilled its commitment in letter and spirit to root out anti-India terrorist activity from its soil. Intervening in a debate in the Lok Sabha on issues arising from his recent visits abroad, the Prime Minister mentioned that the need for an engagement with Pakistan to achieve enduring peace in the subcontinent and slammed the “enemies of peace” for trying to make alienation between the two countries permanent and the divide unbridgeable. However, Manmohan Singh rejected the involvement of the third party in talks with Pakistan because it has limited effectiveness. It could also lead to longer-term involvement of foreign powers in South Asia which is “not something to our liking.”, he said Further, Manmohan Singh said India would follow a policy of “trust and verify” on commitments by Pakistan, and revealed that the impetus to the joint statement came from the dossier submitted by Islamabad a few days before he left for France and Egypt. The dossier showed that some progress had been made by Pakistan but India did not think it was “adequate” for resumption of a full-fledged dialogue. The joint statement also took a step forward by committing both countries to sharing real time, credible information to prevent any attack in future. At the same time, the Pakistani leadership was told to ensure that Mumbai-type attacks were not repeated and another such attack would put an “intolerable strain on our relationship.” Dr. Singh said the current Pakistani leadership understood the need for action against terrorists of all hues and cautioned that Pakistan would be “consumed” if it did not resolutely counter terror. The dialogue would now be limited to Foreign Secretary-level capped in the near term by a meeting between the two Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Responding to criticism over the incorporation of Balochistan in the joint statement, Manmohan Singh said India was willing to discuss strife in the Pakistani province because it had clean hands and was willing to remove any misgivings. Far from being engaged in fomenting discontent in Pakistan, Indian consulates in Afghanistan were focusing on the large-scale reconstruction work being carried out in the country, he stated. “But we were willing to discuss all these issues because we are doing nothing wrong,” Dr. Singh added.
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July - 28 
Security Forces in the State are on a high alert in the Maoist-infested Districts in the wake of the outfit observing a ‘martyrs’ week’ starting from July 28 (today). Posters and banners of the Maoists calling locals to take part in the ‘martyrs’ wee
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Security Forces in the State are on a high alert in the Maoist-infested Districts in the wake of the outfit observing a ‘martyrs’ week’ starting from July 28 (today). Posters and banners of the Maoists calling locals to take part in the ‘martyrs’ week’ have come up in remote areas of Kalimela and MV 79 areas of Malkangiri District. In the Rayagada District, CPI-Maoist posters and banners for the ‘martyrs’ week’ were found in the Gudari and Chadrapur areas.
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July - 28 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a farmer, Amiruddin Ansari, at Hriday Toli village under the Kisko Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 4am (IST) on July 28, reported Times of India.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a farmer, Amiruddin Ansari, at Hriday Toli village under the Kisko Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 4am (IST) on July 28, reported Times of India. Villagers, however, doused the fire which gutted fodder kept in two rooms of the house. "No one saw who set the house on fire. But we have reasons to suspect MCC's hand in the incident," Amiruddin said. He said that about 15 days ago, the Maoist Communist Centre had sent him a letter demanding a sum of INR 2 lakh and five SIM cards. Besides, the extremists also sought a monthly payment of INR 5000. He also received several threat calls from a number 9504097082. The caller even inquired about his son’s Naushad Hussain's arrival. He said that his son, who is in Army, had recently come home on leave. Amiruddin said that the caller had asked him to deposit the levy and the SIM cards in the village school. The caller had also informed him about two fellow villagers who make a monthly payment of INR 5000 to the outfit through the school. Kisko police station in-charge Sunil Kumar Tiwari, however, said Police is scanning the contents of the letter, adding, "It seems that the letter has been issued either by some enemies of Amiruddin or by the local criminals."
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July - 28 
suspected militants of the Bodo Royal Tiger Force (BRTF) shot dead one cease-fire group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ceasefire group) militant and injured another at Katrighacha village under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajha
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suspected militants of the Bodo Royal Tiger Force (BRTF) shot dead one cease-fire group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ceasefire group) militant and injured another at Katrighacha village under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District at about 7.45am (IST), reports Sentinel. The slain militant was, identified as Tarun Basumatary (27), while the wounded was, identified as Birglang alias Bilu Goyary (24). Meanwhile, the ‘Commanding Officer’ of the 2nd Battalion of the NDFB, B. Bwlwgwra said that Tarun Basumatary was on a medical leave for his treatment from Serfanguri designated camp and Birglang accompanied him on a bike.
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July - 28 
The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several ro
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The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several rounds and the gun battle continued for about an hour. However, there were no reports of any casualties.
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July - 28 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up two mobile phone towers of different private operators at Padmagiri and Tandapali in the Malkangiri District on July 28 even as security was tightened in the St
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up two mobile phone towers of different private operators at Padmagiri and Tandapali in the Malkangiri District on July 28 even as security was tightened in the State in view of 'martyrs week' being observed by the Maoists from July 28, the Police said. Normal life was affected in Kalimela, Motu, MV-79 and Padia areas of the District where shops and business establishments remained closed and vehicular movement came to a halt as the 'martyrs week' called by Maoists began.
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July - 28 
The Union Government on July 28 expressed concern over the violation of cease-fire agreement by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) groups active in the Tirap a
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The Union Government on July 28 expressed concern over the violation of cease-fire agreement by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) groups active in the Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and stated the matter has been taken up with the neighbouring countries to ensure that they do not give shelter to these groups, according to Nagaland Page. "I concede that despite ceasefire arrangement with insurgent groups, violations do happen and we have taken a grave notice of this," the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said during the question hour in Parliament. The Union Home Secretary held discussions with the State Government in March 2009 to review the situation, the Minister said adding that the Government has strengthened security on India-Myanmar border. On whether the insurgent groups were operating with support of neighbouring countries, he said "successive governments have taken up this matter with the neighbouring countries and continue to take up with limited success." There is a new Government in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh and "our assessment is that the new government is more responsive than the previous one," he said.
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July - 28 
Two persons were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade on the premises of a private hospital at Lamphel Komberei in Imphal West District on July 28.
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Two persons were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade on the premises of a private hospital at Lamphel Komberei in Imphal West District on July 28.
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July - 28 
Two unidentified militants shot dead a non-local hawker when he was selling sweets to a 10-year-old boy, Tongbram Tomba Singh, who also sustained injuries in the gun attack at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba along National Highway 53 in Imphal West District
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Two unidentified militants shot dead a non-local hawker when he was selling sweets to a 10-year-old boy, Tongbram Tomba Singh, who also sustained injuries in the gun attack at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba along National Highway 53 in Imphal West District on July 28, according to Telegraph.
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July - 28 
ULFA alleged that the killing of senior journalist Parag Das was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’ by the Government which was evident in the acquittal of the prime accused on July 28, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said in a s
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ULFA alleged that the killing of senior journalist Parag Das was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’ by the Government which was evident in the acquittal of the prime accused on July 28, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said in a statement that the acquittal of Mridul Phukan, the prime suspect, “was a preplanned conspiracy” to kill the noted journalist 13 years ago.
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July - 28 
Unidentified militants shot at and wounded another non-local trader, identified as Laldev Batta from the State of Bihar, who settled at Sowombung Kabui Khunjao under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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Unidentified militants shot at and wounded another non-local trader, identified as Laldev Batta from the State of Bihar, who settled at Sowombung Kabui Khunjao under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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July - 28 
Union Government ruled out any possibilities of a separate Bodo state, reports Telegraph. The Union Government made its stand clear that it hardly had anything more to concede after granting the status of autonomous council under the Sixth Schedule o
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Union Government ruled out any possibilities of a separate Bodo state, reports Telegraph. The Union Government made its stand clear that it hardly had anything more to concede after granting the status of autonomous council under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to the Bodos. The Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said there was no question of carving out another State from Assam. “Statehood is ruled out,” he said. Pillai said barring some financial powers to the council “here and there” there was not much left to concede. Pillai added that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) did not oblige when it was asked to join in while the Government was in talks with the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). “The request was conveyed to Ranjan Daimary. We had told them they would lose an opportunity if they did not join in, but they did not listen,” he said, further adding if the NDFB thought it would get something more it was wrong. Meanwhile, the NDFB spokesman S. Sanjarang told Telegraph that his organisation was not asking for anything outside the ambit of the Indian Constitution. “We want a separate state with maximum autonomy and special powers which is well within the framework of the Constitution,” he said.
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July - 28 
13 suspected terrorists, including four teenaged suicide bombers, were arrested while suicide jackets and explosives were recovered during a raid on a coal shed in Civil Quarters in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on July 28, The News reported. Apart fro
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13 suspected terrorists, including four teenaged suicide bombers, were arrested while suicide jackets and explosives were recovered during a raid on a coal shed in Civil Quarters in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on July 28, The News reported. Apart from the suicide jackets, a huge quantity of explosives, hand-grenades and rockets were also recovered from the building.
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July - 28 
A suicide car bomber rammed his vehicle into a checkpoint in North Waziristan on July 28, causing an explosion that killed two Security Force (SF) personnel and injured five others, The News reported. The bomber aimed for a checkpoint some three kilo
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A suicide car bomber rammed his vehicle into a checkpoint in North Waziristan on July 28, causing an explosion that killed two Security Force (SF) personnel and injured five others, The News reported. The bomber aimed for a checkpoint some three kilometers north of Miranshah, local Government official Rehmatullah said. Two intelligence officials confirmed the casualty figures and said the wounded include three paramilitary soldiers. Ahmadullah Ahmadi, a spokesman for the North Waziristan Taliban commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack. He said the suicide attack on the SFs was a reaction from the Taliban against the silence of the Government over the US drone strikes in North Waziristan Agency, in which, he claimed, innocent tribesmen, including women and children, had died. He threatened to continue attacks on the troops if the drone attacks were not stopped.
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July - 28 
Dozens of Taliban militants attacked the British-era Girdi Rogha Fort on the Esha-Razmak Road in North Waziristan in the night of July 28 and kidnapped 10 soldiers, The News reported. Officials said the Taliban militants affiliated with commander Haf
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Dozens of Taliban militants attacked the British-era Girdi Rogha Fort on the Esha-Razmak Road in North Waziristan in the night of July 28 and kidnapped 10 soldiers, The News reported. Officials said the Taliban militants affiliated with commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, after hours of fighting, abducted 10 personnel of the Shawal Rifles, a wing of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC). Ahmadullah Ahmadi, a spokesman for North Waziristan Taliban commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, however claimed that their fighters had kidnapped 20 soldiers. The Pakistan Army spokesman and ISPR Director General Major General Athar Abbas denied the reports. Official sources told The News that dozens of Taliban militants attacked the historic fort with heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades and AK-47 assault rifles. The FC troops retaliated and a heavy exchange of fire continued for a few hours. Three soldiers were reportedly injured in the fighting. There were no details about the losses suffered by the militants.
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July - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) have killed two more Taliban militants in Swat and arrested at least 26 suspected militants in various areas of the Swat, Darra Adam Khel and Lakki Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said
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Security Forces (SFs) have killed two more Taliban militants in Swat and arrested at least 26 suspected militants in various areas of the Swat, Darra Adam Khel and Lakki Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said those arrested in Swat included local Taliban ‘commander’ Liaqat, who was taken into custody during a search operation in the Karorai Kandao area of Gidar Sar Banda. “Troops conducted a search operation in Malukabad area and killed two Taliban and arrested one,” said the ISPR, adding that the SFs defused four improvised explosive devices in Dangram.
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July - 28 
SFs destroyed the houses of two Taliban commanders and arrested six suspected militants in the Bajaur Agency, according to Daily Times. “Today’s operation is part of a continuous campaign for enforcement of writ of the state in the region,” an unname
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SFs destroyed the houses of two Taliban commanders and arrested six suspected militants in the Bajaur Agency, according to Daily Times. “Today’s operation is part of a continuous campaign for enforcement of writ of the state in the region,” an unnamed official said.
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July - 28 
SFs opened fire at a speeding car passing through the Frontier Corps checkpoint in front of the Miranshah Headquarters Hospital, killing three persons. Sources said all the three men who died on the spot were said to be Punjabi Taliban militants.
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SFs opened fire at a speeding car passing through the Frontier Corps checkpoint in front of the Miranshah Headquarters Hospital, killing three persons. Sources said all the three men who died on the spot were said to be Punjabi Taliban militants.
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July - 28 
Dhaka Police arrested more 1560 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in last 24 hours until 6:00am (BST)on July 28, reports Daily Star. Three home-made bombs, one gun and five bullets were also recovered during the country
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Dhaka Police arrested more 1560 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in last 24 hours until 6:00am (BST)on July 28, reports Daily Star. Three home-made bombs, one gun and five bullets were also recovered during the countrywide drive, said a press release. Two cases were also filed under the Arms Act, it added.
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July - 28 
Two top cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon District on July 28, reports Daily Star. The dead were, identi
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Two top cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon District on July 28, reports Daily Star. The dead were, identified as Abdus Salam alias Topu, who was the Naogaon regional chief of the outfit, and Jahangir alias Jalal, outfit’s military affairs commander for greater Rajshahi region. A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and a Policeman also sustained injuries during the gun battle. Subsequently, the SFs recovered an Indian-made automatic pistol, a shooter gun, two bullets, seven cartridges, PBCP leaflets, a mobile phone set and two torches from the incident site. The report added that both Topu and Jalal were accused in more than five cases, including murder of Police personnel and Government’s arm looting cases of Chowbaria in the Naogaon District and Taherpur of Bagmar in the Rajashi District. The SFs were reportedly searching for the duo since the late 90s as many of the arrested PBCP cadres in their confessional statements had mentioned the names of the duo to be involved in several murders.
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July - 28 
A top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, who is believed to have fixed the bomb in a vehicle that exploded at Digampathana in October 16, 2006 killing more than 100 naval ratings, was arrested in Vavuniya on an unspecified date, report
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A top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, who is believed to have fixed the bomb in a vehicle that exploded at Digampathana in October 16, 2006 killing more than 100 naval ratings, was arrested in Vavuniya on an unspecified date, reports Daily Mirror on July 31. Police said a special team from the Central Province had arrested the yet to be named militant when he was getting ready to escape from the area. He revealed that he had worked in a garage in Kilinochchi owned by Pottu Amman, the former LTTE intelligence wing chief, adding, he was the person who had fixed the bomb to the vehicle. The suspect told his interrogators that all the suicide vehicles had been prepared in that garage. Three months prior to the attack, the LTTE activists had handed over the vehicle ‘The Canter’ to the suspect, which was believed to have been fitted with 150 kilograms of explosives.
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July - 28 
On July 28, 13 anti-personnel mines, six T-56 weapons, 19 T-56 magazines, six I-com sets, 15181 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two claymore mines, one container with a stock of 12.7-mm ammunition, two hundred and seventy-five 12.70-mm ammunition, 12 pi
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On July 28, 13 anti-personnel mines, six T-56 weapons, 19 T-56 magazines, six I-com sets, 15181 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two claymore mines, one container with a stock of 12.7-mm ammunition, two hundred and seventy-five 12.70-mm ammunition, 12 pistol ammunition, 4100 rounds of MPMG ammunition, one T-81 weapon, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, SLR 4300 in cash, four cans of kerosene, two Yesu radio sets, three I-com set batteries, five antennas, three Outboard Motors, five 81-mm mortar bombs, fifteen 82-mm mortar bombs, three hand grenades, two RPG and three Jonny mines were recovered by the troops from the Olumadu and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas.
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July - 28 
Troops recovered five anti-personnel mines and three 40-mm mortar bombs from the Kajuwaththa area in Batticaloa District on July 28.
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Troops recovered five anti-personnel mines and three 40-mm mortar bombs from the Kajuwaththa area in Batticaloa District on July 28.
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July - 29 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Bastav Bora alias Rupjyoti Gogoi, was arrested by the SFs from a restaurant near the Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh District, reports Telegraph. A hand grenade, three kilograms of T
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Bastav Bora alias Rupjyoti Gogoi, was arrested by the SFs from a restaurant near the Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh District, reports Telegraph. A hand grenade, three kilograms of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) and other explosives materials were recovered from his possession.
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July - 29 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced that the Government would take care of the treatment of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah if he surrenders, reports Assam Tribune. Talking to media persons in Guwahati, Gogoi said the Government does n
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced that the Government would take care of the treatment of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah if he surrenders, reports Assam Tribune. Talking to media persons in Guwahati, Gogoi said the Government does not have conformed news of the sickness of the ULFA leader. “We have seen media reports in this regard, but we are not in a position to confirm or deny the reports.” Gogoi also said the Black Widow (BW) outfit has expressed its desire to come forward for talks but the Government would take a final decision in this regard in consultation with the Union Government. The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai is scheduled to arrive in Assam on July 30 and the issue will be discussed, he added.
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July - 29 
Chief Minister Rio said 12 years of cease-fire between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has failed to make headway and that more factions have emerged, resulting in more illegal taxations, extortions and other anti-
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Chief Minister Rio said 12 years of cease-fire between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has failed to make headway and that more factions have emerged, resulting in more illegal taxations, extortions and other anti-social activities, the impact of which has directly fallen upon the common people. If they are working for Nagas they have to listen to Naga people, he stated.
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July - 29 
IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds
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IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds twice at the checkpost at Keshkutul village under Bhairamgarh locality in the Bijapur District at around 9pm. The CRPF personnel returned fire. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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July - 29 
Indo Asian News Service reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 29 (today) shot dead a panchayat (village-level local self Government institution) head in the Muzaffarpur District as he refused to pay levy t
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Indo Asian News Service reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 29 (today) shot dead a panchayat (village-level local self Government institution) head in the Muzaffarpur District as he refused to pay levy to the extremists, Police said. The victim, identified as Premchand, head of Paigampur panchayat, was killed outside his residence by a group of armed Maoist cadres at Dera Chowk in Minapur block, an unnamed Police officer said. The village head had been demanding security from the State Government fearing a threat to his life. He also had sought help from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by appealing in the local dailies a few months ago. Earlier, Premchand's brother was killed by the Maoists who have been demanding levy from the rich people of Minapur.
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July - 29 
Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Muralidhar Bastia and home guard Hadibandhu Mahanta, near Brahmanipal Police outpost in the Keonjhar District
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Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Muralidhar Bastia and home guard Hadibandhu Mahanta, near Brahmanipal Police outpost in the Keonjhar District on July 29, Police said, according to IANS. The bullet ridden dead bodies of the slain Policemen were found in the evening near a place around five kilometres away from the Police outpost. “We suspect the hand of Maoists in the crime,” an unnamed senior District Police official said.
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July - 29 
The Nagaland Government is reported to have stated that its apparatus is running under the diktat of AK rifles, and consequently called for a concerted effort to do away with the menace, according to Nagaland Page. "How long can we allow our officers
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The Nagaland Government is reported to have stated that its apparatus is running under the diktat of AK rifles, and consequently called for a concerted effort to do away with the menace, according to Nagaland Page. "How long can we allow our officers to run the state under threat," Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen said in a meeting on law and order held at Kohima on July 29, which was also attended by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland Speaker Kiyanilie Pesieyie, Urban Development Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Legislator Nicky Kire, Chief Secretary Lalthara, Director General of Police K. Kire and others. He said officers are running the Government under the threat of AK rifles and that even colony leaders and goanburahs (village heads) are forced to work for the armed militants. "We will not allow them to threaten people anymore," the Home Minister stated.
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July - 29 
The Security Forces (SFs) personnel recovered three powerful bombs and one Nurul Amin was arrested in this connection from Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on July 29, according to Assam Tribune.
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The Security Forces (SFs) personnel recovered three powerful bombs and one Nurul Amin was arrested in this connection from Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on July 29, according to Assam Tribune.
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July - 29 
To a delayed report, the Child Development Project Officer of Tousem Sub-Division in the Tamenglong District, Thangjam Muhindro, was abducted from Hararou community hall by unidentified militants who came in a vehicle on July 29.
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To a delayed report, the Child Development Project Officer of Tousem Sub-Division in the Tamenglong District, Thangjam Muhindro, was abducted from Hararou community hall by unidentified militants who came in a vehicle on July 29.
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July - 29 
Two Army soldiers and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed in an overnight encounter in the Shopian District on July 29, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in Srinagar that an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) an
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Two Army soldiers and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed in an overnight encounter in the Shopian District on July 29, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in Srinagar that an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Check Matribugh in the jurisdiction of Shopian Police Station in the two-storied house of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat. One militant was killed in the encounter while another managed to escape from the spot. The slain militant has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Haf-Shermaal in Shopian. Two wounded Army troopers, Islam-u-Din and Ratibar, succumbed to injuries at the hospital. One AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines and 59 rounds were recovered from encounter site.
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July - 29 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 29 that Jharkhand alone accounts for over one third of the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) violence witnessed by the country in 2009. In
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 29 that Jharkhand alone accounts for over one third of the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) violence witnessed by the country in 2009. In a written reply to the Upper House, Maken said as many as 395 incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks were reported from Jharkhand till July 23, 2009, while in 2008, the number was 484. The country has witnessed a total of 1,217 incidents of Maoist violence so far in 2009, claiming 508 lives, including that of 233 Security Force personnel. A total of 107 insurgents were killed in the same period. Maken also said the state had, from time to time, appealed to the Maoists to abjure violence and hold talks with the administration on any issue that are of concern to them. “However, the Centre does not have any information whether the State is now engaged in any talks with the rebels,” he added. The Union Minister also said no proposal of holding direct talks with the Maoists is under consideration of the Central Government.
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July - 29 
A woman was killed and six persons, including two Security Force personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and an incident of firing in the Mach area on July 29, Dawn reported. Sources said that armed men riding a
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A woman was killed and six persons, including two Security Force personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and an incident of firing in the Mach area on July 29, Dawn reported. Sources said that armed men riding a motorcycle attacked a check-post of the Frontier Corps in the Sairab Road area with a hand grenade, injuring two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel. The FC troops deployed in the area rushed to the location and the assailants reportedly started firing and FC personnel returned fire. A woman and two other passersby suffered bullet injuries. The wounded woman later succumbed to her injuries. “The woman was killed by firing by the armed men,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Shahid Nizam Durrani said. In the Mach incident, Chaudhry Mohammad Arif and his wife suffered injuries when a hand grenade was hurled into in their house.
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July - 29 
An anti-Taliban elder and cousin of a Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) was killed and his son was injured when suspected militants stormed their house in Shangla District on July 29. The militants attacked the house of Haji Khalil, cousin of MPA F
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An anti-Taliban elder and cousin of a Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) was killed and his son was injured when suspected militants stormed their house in Shangla District on July 29. The militants attacked the house of Haji Khalil, cousin of MPA Fazlullah and relative of the PML-Q NWFP chapter President Amir Muqam, who had supported the military operation against the militants. Haji Khalil died on the spot while his son Adil and two other were injured. According to local Police, the attacking militants were resisted by Haji Khalil Khan and his relatives as a result of which two attackers were also killed. Further, there were also reports of an attack on the house of former federal minister Amir Muqam in Choga Makhozai village. The extent of damage to his house could not be ascertained. Fazlullah is an independent MPA, whose father and former MPA Pir Mohammad Khan, was killed in a suicide attack on Amir Muqam’s residence in Peshawar.
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July - 29 
Four terrorists were killed and 23 arrested in 24 hours during search and clearance operations by the Security Forces (SFs) in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 29, Daily Times reported. The SFs killed four te
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Four terrorists were killed and 23 arrested in 24 hours during search and clearance operations by the Security Forces (SFs) in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 29, Daily Times reported. The SFs killed four terrorists and arrested three suspects during search operations at Amankot, Ahingro Derai, Minar Qambar and Landikas near Mingora. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted search operations at Tal near Shah Dheri, resulting in the arrest of two terrorists and the demolition of 10 hideouts. Meanwhile, a local jirga (council of elders) handed over a suspected terrorist to the troops in Bahrain. In addition, an important terrorist commander, identified as Umar Said alias Zarqawi of Asi Kot Qandharo, surrendered to the authorities.
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July - 29 
In a suspected sectarian incident, a Policeman was killed and four persons, including a Shia lawyer, were injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the parking lot of a court in Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) on July 29, Daily Times reported. DIK Can
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In a suspected sectarian incident, a Policeman was killed and four persons, including a Shia lawyer, were injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the parking lot of a court in Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) on July 29, Daily Times reported. DIK Cantonment Police Station official Arif Khan said the bomb exploded as former District Bar Association president Mastan Ali Zaidi was parking his car in the District courts parking area. According to police, Mastan’s bodyguard Asad Abbas, who was a Police constable, was killed while Mastan, his clerk Iqbal and two pedestrians were injured.
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July - 29 
In another incident, unidentified militants opened fire on a Security Forces convoy near Martong area in Shangla District. However, there were no casualties.
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In another incident, unidentified militants opened fire on a Security Forces convoy near Martong area in Shangla District. However, there were no casualties.
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On July 29, security agencies arrested three suspected terrorists and seized explosives and weapons on their information, according to Daily Times. A source said Police arrested Mirullah Jan, Ahsaanullah and Mir Badshah from a bus stand in Sherakot.
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On July 29, security agencies arrested three suspected terrorists and seized explosives and weapons on their information, according to Daily Times. A source said Police arrested Mirullah Jan, Ahsaanullah and Mir Badshah from a bus stand in Sherakot. On their information, the Police later raided a house in Sherakot and seized a cache of weapons and explosives.
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July - 29 
The political administration has banned display of weapons and vehicles with tinted glasses in Miranshah and Mirali towns. Such vehicles are reportedly being used by militants in attacks on the Security Forces in the region.
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The political administration has banned display of weapons and vehicles with tinted glasses in Miranshah and Mirali towns. Such vehicles are reportedly being used by militants in attacks on the Security Forces in the region.
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July - 29 
Three militants were killed and four paramilitary soldiers injured during an exchange of fire in the Dosali area of North Waziristan Agency on July 29, Dawn reported. According to sources, militants attacked the Gerdai Rogha post, about 40km south of
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Three militants were killed and four paramilitary soldiers injured during an exchange of fire in the Dosali area of North Waziristan Agency on July 29, Dawn reported. According to sources, militants attacked the Gerdai Rogha post, about 40km south of Miranshah. Frontier Corps (FC) personnel returned fire and killed three of the attackers. An official said four FC men had been injured in the clash.
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July - 29 
Two Khasadar troopers and one civilian were injured on July 29 after a roadside bomb targeting a Frontier Corps commandant’s envoy detonated in Khyber Agency, Daily Times reported.
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Two Khasadar troopers and one civilian were injured on July 29 after a roadside bomb targeting a Frontier Corps commandant’s envoy detonated in Khyber Agency, Daily Times reported.
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July - 29 
Two persons, including a woman, were killed and six others sustained injuries when militants attacked a pickup truck on the Peshawar-Bajaur road in Mohmand Agency on July 29, Dawn reported. The Mohmand Agency Assistant Political Agent Rasool Khan sai
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Two persons, including a woman, were killed and six others sustained injuries when militants attacked a pickup truck on the Peshawar-Bajaur road in Mohmand Agency on July 29, Dawn reported. The Mohmand Agency Assistant Political Agent Rasool Khan said one militant was also killed in the exchange of fire with Khasadar force. The pickup truck carrying passengers was proceeding from Ambar valley to Yaka Ghund when it was attacked in Malook Korona on Peshawar-Bajaur main road. Eyewitnesses said that two passengers, Nawab Khan and the wife of Qazi Hameed, were killed on the spot while six others were wounded.
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July - 29 
Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar is reported to have registered a new party – the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum - Loktantrik (MJFL) - at the Election Commission (EC). Gachhadar’s move came after the EC, on July 26, recognised the Upendra Yada
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Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar is reported to have registered a new party – the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum - Loktantrik (MJFL) - at the Election Commission (EC). Gachhadar’s move came after the EC, on July 26, recognised the Upendra Yadav-led Madheshi Janadhikar Forum as the legitimate party and told the Gacchadar-led faction to register a new party if it so wished.
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July - 29 
Kantipuronline reports that the Police arrested a central member of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Ram Kumar Poudel along with a Chinese pistol from the capital on July 29. He is also the ‘division commander’ of the
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Kantipuronline reports that the Police arrested a central member of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Ram Kumar Poudel along with a Chinese pistol from the capital on July 29. He is also the ‘division commander’ of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stationed in Chitwan. The Police caught Poudel with a pistol and a bullet in course of checking from the south gate of Singhadurbar, said the Metropolitan Police Division Anamnagar. He was handed over to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), which has been mandated to monitor the management of arms and armed personnel of the Nepal Army and the Maoist army, in line with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
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July - 29 
According to a Sri Lanka Army report, five hand grenades were recovered by the Security Forces during a search operation conducted in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee District July 29.
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According to a Sri Lanka Army report, five hand grenades were recovered by the Security Forces during a search operation conducted in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee District July 29.
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July - 29 
Army troops on July 29 recovered one micro pistol, two T-56 weapons , one FNC weapon, one 120 mm mortar bomb, eighteen 60-mm mortar bombs, one booby trap made using an 81-mm mortar bomb, 400 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, thr
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Army troops on July 29 recovered one micro pistol, two T-56 weapons , one FNC weapon, one 120 mm mortar bomb, eighteen 60-mm mortar bombs, one booby trap made using an 81-mm mortar bomb, 400 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, three Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), a stock of T-56 and T-81 spares, 32 T-56 magazines, 85 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, one 9-mm pistol magazine, one radio set, two hand mikes, 500 grams of C-4 explosives, one Global Positioning System, one battery charger, nine shotgun cartridges, eight MPMG tripods, 11 pressure mines, 5000 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 60 hand grenades from the Murusamude, Karuppumude and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas , according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 30 
137 Policemen have been killed while 197 rifles and 6,342 rounds of ammunition were looted by the Maoists at different places in Bihar since January 1, 2003, the Energy Minister Vijendra Yadav said on July 30, according to PTI. Replying on behalf of
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137 Policemen have been killed while 197 rifles and 6,342 rounds of ammunition were looted by the Maoists at different places in Bihar since January 1, 2003, the Energy Minister Vijendra Yadav said on July 30, according to PTI. Replying on behalf of the State Government in the Legislative Assembly, Yadav said that according to figures compiled by the Bihar Police, 137 Policemen lost their lives in violence perpetrated by the Maoists between January 1, 2003 and May 31, 2009. Asserting that the State Government was firm in its resolve to contain the Maoist activities, he said vacancies in 210 posts for sub-inspectors, inspectors and deputy superintendents to be deployed in the Maoist-affected areas would be filled soon. Further, the Special Auxilliary Police (SAP) personnel were also engaged in tackling the Maoists. Steps have also been taken for recruitment of over 6,500 SAP personnel on contract to engage them in Police operations against the insurgents, he added.
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July - 30 
A District-level leader of the Rabiram Narzary faction of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) was shot at by unidentified militants at Gobardhana in Barpeta District on July 30, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said Bipul Mushahary (32)
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A District-level leader of the Rabiram Narzary faction of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) was shot at by unidentified militants at Gobardhana in Barpeta District on July 30, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said Bipul Mushahary (32) of Khagrabari was shot at from close range by two militants while he was sitting in his pharmacy at Gobardhana Bazaar around 1.30 pm (IST).
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July - 30 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Phayeng Ching Khunou near Pathar bazaar area. Three live ammunitions of AK series Rifle were re
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Phayeng Ching Khunou near Pathar bazaar area. Three live ammunitions of AK series Rifle were recovered from his possession.
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July - 30 
A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a vil
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A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a village in the Burmu Police station area in the morning of July 30, reports Telegraph. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Anand T. Mathew, said Police intercepted the Sanjay Yadav at Belwari around 7am (IST) while he was returning with a levy of INR 5000 from a contractor, Batu Mahto. A locally-made pistol and cartridges were also recovered from Sanjay’s possession. Mathew said Sanjay Yadav, active in Burmu, Chanho, Mandar, Peeparwar and adjoining areas, was collecting levy from the colliery contractors. He had also been arrested in connection with a murder case in 2007, but released on bail from the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi a year ago. “We had been looking for Yadav. He had fire on contractor Batu Mahto on July 26 and on the police at Taranga village in Chanho the next night,” the SP said. The JPLE was formed seven months ago with 10-12 former PLFI members, the report added.
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Army during an encounter at Leishangthem-Thoudam area on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, a 9-mm pistol, one maga
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Army during an encounter at Leishangthem-Thoudam area on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, a 9-mm pistol, one magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 30 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Security Force personnel during an encounter at Yairipok Tera Chingjing hill area of Thoubal District on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with a magazine having three live rounds was recover
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Security Force personnel during an encounter at Yairipok Tera Chingjing hill area of Thoubal District on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with a magazine having three live rounds was recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 30 
According to PTI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Sagar Masanta, a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and abducted five other party members in West Midnapore District on
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According to PTI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Sagar Masanta, a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and abducted five other party members in West Midnapore District on July 30. The Police said Sagar Masanta, a resident of Patharpara village at Goaltore in the Lalgarh Police Station area, was found dead and his body was recovered from the field near the village. Five other CPI-M members - Arun Mahato, Amal Mahato and Brahmanya Singha Roy from Salboni village in the Lalgarh Police station area and Sailen Deb Sinha and Anadi Deb Sinha from Kalaimuri village - were abducted from their homes.
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July - 30 
According to The Hindu, Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on July 30 said that at least 24 coastal Police stations were needed to ensure the coastal security of the State. The Home Minister said that the nine coastal Police stations sanction
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According to The Hindu, Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on July 30 said that at least 24 coastal Police stations were needed to ensure the coastal security of the State. The Home Minister said that the nine coastal Police stations sanctioned by the Union Government for Kerala will not be sufficient to protect fully the 600 kilometers of coastline of the State. While the Neendakara coastal Police station had become full-fledged, the other eight stations would start functioning this year itself. He said the construction work of the building for four of these stations was nearing completion. Personnel to man them would be sent for requisite training by the Indian Coast Guard. He also demanded the Union Government to give strategic importance to the country’s coastline on par with the land borders. A portion of the financial allocation made for protecting the land borders should be spent for coastal protection too. The State Government had already written to the Union Government in this connection.
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July - 30 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Khoupum Heibok Chingkhong area under Singjamei Police Station on July 30.
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Khoupum Heibok Chingkhong area under Singjamei Police Station on July 30.
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July - 30 
He said that for the nine sanctioned coastal Police stations, the union Government had allocated 24 high-speed interceptor boats. On its part, the State intended equipping the 73 Police stations in the coastal areas of the State with sea security gad
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He said that for the nine sanctioned coastal Police stations, the union Government had allocated 24 high-speed interceptor boats. On its part, the State intended equipping the 73 Police stations in the coastal areas of the State with sea security gadgets. Boats would be provided to these Police stations. The State Government was in the process of constituting Theeradesa Jagratha Samithis for complementing coastal security. As part of this, all fishing vessels had been provided with registration numbers for identification purposes. It would be ensured that no unidentified vessel operated in the territorial waters of the State.
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July - 30 
Jitul Rajkhowa, president of the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad of Golaghat District sammittee (committee), was arrested for demanding INR 400000 in the name of the ULFA, reports Assam Tribune. He had reportedly threatened one Mohammad Nuru
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Jitul Rajkhowa, president of the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad of Golaghat District sammittee (committee), was arrested for demanding INR 400000 in the name of the ULFA, reports Assam Tribune. He had reportedly threatened one Mohammad Nurul Sultan, an official of the District Rural Development Authority Department.
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July - 30 
Maoists abducted two Policemen, Sabbir Molla and Kanchan Bauri, Assistant Sub-inspectors of the State Armed Police and members of the joint forces engaged in anti-Maoists operations in Lalgarh, while they were returning to their camp in Dharampur. Th
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Maoists abducted two Policemen, Sabbir Molla and Kanchan Bauri, Assistant Sub-inspectors of the State Armed Police and members of the joint forces engaged in anti-Maoists operations in Lalgarh, while they were returning to their camp in Dharampur. This is the second incident of abduction of Policemen by the Maoists in a week in Lalgarh.
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July - 30 
Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Dilip Gogoi, from Mohura Ali area in the Golaghat District on July 30, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Gogoi, along with one Jayanta Baruah, was distributing extortion noti
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Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Dilip Gogoi, from Mohura Ali area in the Golaghat District on July 30, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Gogoi, along with one Jayanta Baruah, was distributing extortion notices to businessmen in Golaghat town in the name of the ULFA. The whereabouts of Jayant is not known, the report added.
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July - 30 
Sentinel reports that a 35-member team of an unnamed Islamist militant outfit has entered the riverine island of Majuli in July to carry out subversive activities and is currently engaged as workers in different Government projects. Sources said the
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Sentinel reports that a 35-member team of an unnamed Islamist militant outfit has entered the riverine island of Majuli in July to carry out subversive activities and is currently engaged as workers in different Government projects. Sources said the militants were trying to mobilize their network in the island and were donning the guise of daily wage earners. However, another source added that the group might consist of illegal Bangladeshi migrants who cannot speak Asomiya, which has resulted in confusion regarding their identity among the local people.
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July - 30 
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on July 30 granted conditional bail to a top leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti lodged in the Cherlapalli jail in capital Hyderabad, reports PTI. Kura Devender alias Amar (47), the Janas
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court on July 30 granted conditional bail to a top leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti lodged in the Cherlapalli jail in capital Hyderabad, reports PTI. Kura Devender alias Amar (47), the Janashakti group State secretary, was arrested by Police from Pune in the State of Maharashtra in April 2008 and was incarcerated in Cherlapalli jail on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
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July - 30 
The Navy and the Coast Guard have stepped up patrolling off the Konkan coast to verify the intelligence inputs provided by the Goa Police that a suspicious ship is sailing towards the State.
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The Navy and the Coast Guard have stepped up patrolling off the Konkan coast to verify the intelligence inputs provided by the Goa Police that a suspicious ship is sailing towards the State.
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July - 30 
It is still unclear if Pakistan’s offensive in Swat has killed off the Taliban or simply scattered them, US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke said on July 30, Daily Times reported. “We don’t know exactly to what extent the P
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It is still unclear if Pakistan’s offensive in Swat has killed off the Taliban or simply scattered them, US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke said on July 30, Daily Times reported. “We don’t know exactly to what extent the Pakistani army dispersed or destroyed the enemy,” the Reuters news agency quoted him as saying. “The test of this operation is, of course, when the refugees return. Can they go home? Are they safe? And we’re just going to have to wait and see,” he told a State Department press conference. He said that Karl Eikenberry, the US Ambassador in Kabul, and his military counterpart, General Stanley McChrystal, have consulted “fairly regularly” with Pakistani officials. They want to keep in touch with Pakistan’s Government and army so “this time around, as the [NATO] offensive picks up steam, the Pakistanis are ready for it, so the Pakistanis know where the military operations are happening - and they can prepare for any spillover effects,” he added. Likewise, the US officials wanted to be fully apprised of Pakistani army offensives, he said.
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July - 30 
Large portions of two major pipelines supplying gas to several parts of the country from Sui were blown up in the morning of July 30, disrupting supply and creating a shortfall of 400 million cubic feet per day in the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limit
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Large portions of two major pipelines supplying gas to several parts of the country from Sui were blown up in the morning of July 30, disrupting supply and creating a shortfall of 400 million cubic feet per day in the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited system. Sources in Sui told Dawn that the blasts which damaged the lines were caused by explosive devices placed under the pipelines in areas along the Sindh-Punjab border supplying gas from the main plant of Pakistan Petroleum Limited. Both the lines caught fire which was later put out by cutting gas supply. Gas supply to several industrial units, including fertiliser factories in southern Punjab, was severely affected. “Large portions of both 30-inch and 24-inch diameter pipelines were destroyed by the powerful explosions,” the sources said. The sources added that some people also blew up part of the 16-inch pipeline supplying gas to the Loti gas plant. Sirbaz Baloch, a spokesman for the Balochistan Republican Army, claimed responsibility for the three blasts.
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July - 30 
On July 30, unidentified terrorists stormed the house of a tehsil (revenue division) official in Swat District and killed his brother, Daily Times reported. “Terrorists raided the house of tehsil nazim Muhammad Ali at Choga near Aloch, killing his br
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On July 30, unidentified terrorists stormed the house of a tehsil (revenue division) official in Swat District and killed his brother, Daily Times reported. “Terrorists raided the house of tehsil nazim Muhammad Ali at Choga near Aloch, killing his brother and injuring his nephew and a neighbour,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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July - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Kuza Bandai and arrested 11 suspected terrorists, even as a Taliban commander, Bakht Jehan, surrendered to the forces at Chaharbagh. The SFs also launched search operations in Swat’s Qadar Kandao
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Kuza Bandai and arrested 11 suspected terrorists, even as a Taliban commander, Bakht Jehan, surrendered to the forces at Chaharbagh. The SFs also launched search operations in Swat’s Qadar Kandao and Chate Kale areas and arrested four Taliban militants and seized some communication equipment from their possession.
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July - 30 
The Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) executed four men on July 30 after pronouncing them guilty of abduction and murder at a self-styled court, witnesses and a spokesman said, Daily Times reported. The executions by firing squad took place near Bara tehsil (reve
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The Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) executed four men on July 30 after pronouncing them guilty of abduction and murder at a self-styled court, witnesses and a spokesman said, Daily Times reported. The executions by firing squad took place near Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency. The LI announced the impending execution by mosque loudspeakers in Bar Qambarkhel village, 10 kilometers northwest of Bara, late on July 29 and urged locals to witness the killings, a local tribesman told AFP. “Four blindfolded criminals with hands tied behind their backs were brought by LI men and lined up outside the mosque. Four LI fighters sprayed bullets, killing them on the spot,” said witness Malik Qasim Khan Afridi. The killings were carried out after morning prayers, he said. “The execution of four men allegedly involved in abduction and murder of innocent people was carried out after a Sharia court procedure,” said LI spokesman Haji Zar Khan. Ulas Khan Afridi, a 35-year-old shopkeeper, who lives near the mosque, said an LI member announced the execution soon after Fajr prayers.
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July - 30 
The Police claimed to have arrested five terrorists from the local railway station in Sargodha on July 30, Daily Times reported. A senior Police officer confirmed the arrests and said one of the suspects, identified as Umer Daraz, hailed from Mianwal
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The Police claimed to have arrested five terrorists from the local railway station in Sargodha on July 30, Daily Times reported. A senior Police officer confirmed the arrests and said one of the suspects, identified as Umer Daraz, hailed from Mianwali in the Punjab province. He is believed to have links with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Punjab unit, linked with Al Qaeda. Daraz is also an important member of the Commander Tariq Farooqi group, he added. He said the Police arrested the men on a tip-off that four terrorists, including would-be suicide bombers, were en route to Sargodha via the Kundian Express from Mianwali, and Daraz would be at the station.
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July - 30 
The troops recovered six suicide jackets, two drums and six bags filled with explosives, 24 time bombs and 24 toy bombs from Godiwala mountains in the Lakki Marwat District.
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The troops recovered six suicide jackets, two drums and six bags filled with explosives, 24 time bombs and 24 toy bombs from Godiwala mountains in the Lakki Marwat District.
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July - 30 
Two Taliban militants and a trooper were killed in a clash between the Taliban and Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, on July 30. Official sources told Daily Times that the militants attacked the SFs on the D
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Two Taliban militants and a trooper were killed in a clash between the Taliban and Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, on July 30. Official sources told Daily Times that the militants attacked the SFs on the Dattakhel-Miranshah road when they were setting up a check-post there. Two SF personnel and seven militants were injured in the clash. Sources said the fighting continued for four hours.
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July - 30 
Following weeks of deliberations, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Central Committee endorsed the political document tabled by Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda some two weeks ago. With this endorsement, for
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Following weeks of deliberations, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Central Committee endorsed the political document tabled by Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda some two weeks ago. With this endorsement, formation of national consensus Government for constitution drafting and the conclusion of peace process as mentioned by Prachanda in his document have been adopted by the Maoists as their immediate strategy.
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July - 30 
Kantipuronline reports that at least 11 persons were injured when the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked a signature campaign programme organised by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal (RPP-N) at Chipledhunga in Kaski District on July 30
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Kantipuronline reports that at least 11 persons were injured when the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked a signature campaign programme organised by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal (RPP-N) at Chipledhunga in Kaski District on July 30 for a Hindu nation, constitutional monarchy and federalism. Four Policeman, six RPP-N activists, including its District chairman Devijung Gurung, and YCL District chairman Sushil Devkota were injured in the incident.
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July - 30 
Organising a joint press meet in Rajbiraj, leaders of four armed groups operating in the Terai region urged the Government to resume the talks which the Maoist-led Government had initiated during its term. The four armed groups – the Madheshi Mukti T
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Organising a joint press meet in Rajbiraj, leaders of four armed groups operating in the Terai region urged the Government to resume the talks which the Maoist-led Government had initiated during its term. The four armed groups – the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT), Madheshi Virus Killers (MVK), Terai Samyukta Janatantrik Party and Rajan Mukti faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-Rajan) - with whom a first round of talks were held also warned the Government to intensify their armed struggle, if the Government did not resume the talks.
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July - 30 
Dhaka Police arrested 1582 more persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in the last 24 hours till 6:00am on July 30. Six bombs, three firearms and seven bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release. Four
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Dhaka Police arrested 1582 more persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in the last 24 hours till 6:00am on July 30. Six bombs, three firearms and seven bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release. Four cases were also filed under the Arms Act, it added.
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July - 30 
Magura District Police on July 30 recovered three bombs from a house at Borunatoil in Magura municipality area. Subsequently, Police also arrested the owner of the house, Tasiruddin, in this connection.
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Magura District Police on July 30 recovered three bombs from a house at Borunatoil in Magura municipality area. Subsequently, Police also arrested the owner of the house, Tasiruddin, in this connection.
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July - 30 
Two persons were killed when suspected left-wing extremists carried out a bomb attack at Purbabonogram village in the Pabna District on July 30, reports Daily Star. The victims were identified as Mohammed Abdur Razzak Pramanik, (52), and his nephew A
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Two persons were killed when suspected left-wing extremists carried out a bomb attack at Purbabonogram village in the Pabna District on July 30, reports Daily Star. The victims were identified as Mohammed Abdur Razzak Pramanik, (52), and his nephew Abdus Sattar, (32), of Shakharipara village. Police said some unidentified militants, lying in ambush, hurled bombs at Razzak and Sattar at about 2:30pm (BST) when they were going to the Puspopara Bazaar from their residence. Police suspect that the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) might have launched the attack.
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July - 30 
Colombo Page reports that the Government on July 30 said 9,797 former LTTE members were now detained at rehabilitation centers in island wide. Speaking to the media, the newly appointed Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, Major General Daya Ratna
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Colombo Page reports that the Government on July 30 said 9,797 former LTTE members were now detained at rehabilitation centers in island wide. Speaking to the media, the newly appointed Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, Major General Daya Ratnayake, said the number would increase up to 20,000 in the near future. He said that those former LTTE cadres need to be categorized and several of them should be produced in Courts as they had deeply been involved in terrorist activities. According to Major General Ratnayake, there are LTTE cadres in the rehabilitation centers who have surrendered to the Security Forces as well as who were arrested. He also said the former LTTE cadres will be directed to employment opportunities after they are rehabilitated completely. The Government is to review the rehabilitation process after a year.
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July - 30 
Other search operations in the Pandimudai, Pullayanpokkanai, Puthukuddiyiruppu and Olumadu areas, the Security Forces recovered two APMs, one T-81 weapon, 132 electric detonators, sixty 60-mm mortar bombs, twenty 60-mm mortar cartridges, nine 60-mm m
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Other search operations in the Pandimudai, Pullayanpokkanai, Puthukuddiyiruppu and Olumadu areas, the Security Forces recovered two APMs, one T-81 weapon, 132 electric detonators, sixty 60-mm mortar bombs, twenty 60-mm mortar cartridges, nine 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, four claymore mines, 2124 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 10 RPG charges, one gas bomb, 28 grenades, one MPMG barrel, 12 RPG rounds, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, 8331 rounds of T 56 ammunition, one 82-mm mortar bomb, one booby trap made using 60-mm mortar bomb, 29 Arul bombs, one T-56 weapon, 1000 T-56 piston rings and one Light Machine Gun drum areas on July 30.
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July - 30 
The newly appointed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP claimed on July 30 that the outfit’s decision to give up armed struggle and take recourse to “political and diplomatic moves” was taken by its former chie
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The newly appointed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP claimed on July 30 that the outfit’s decision to give up armed struggle and take recourse to “political and diplomatic moves” was taken by its former chief Velupillai Prabhakaran along with other commanders at Mullivaikkal in the Mullaitivu District days before his death during Eelam War IV, reports The Hindu. In a statement posted on his website, KP, supposedly operating out of South-East Asia and wanted by the Interpol, dealt at length on his earlier statement about the LTTE’s decision to achieve the goal of Tamil Eelam. The statement titled, “What are the fundamentals for the next phase of our struggle?” said, “In these pages last week I had stated, our liberation movement had concluded that applying pressures through political and diplomatic means to achieve the national liberation of the people of Tamil Eelam were the most practical and strongest ways forward.” “I had also stated that this conclusion was reached on the basis of the current difficult situation our people face, taking into account the massive setbacks our freedom struggle had encountered in recent times, existing international environment, regional restrictive circumstances and the external factors that influence the existential realities in Tamil Eelam,” the statement read. “In accordance with the resolution that our leader had taken in Mullivaikkal, I had said that the next steps of our journey to win our goal of freedom will continue with silenced guns and through political and diplomatic means,” he stressed. “I also stated that this political position was an important one in the next steps of our struggle and that we will further explore this in this week’s pages”, KP said in his latest entry on his blog. He said after he had announced the “new diplomatic path”, some asked him two intricately linked questions: “Can we not continue the guerilla warfare while we continued a diplomatic pursuit? Would that not create greater pressure on Sri Lanka and assist in the diplomatic process? These were the two questions”. KP asserted that after the incident at Mullivaikkal (it is not clear if the reference is to LTTE announcement on silencing of guns on May 16 or death of Prabhakaran on May 19), the decision to take a political and diplomatic path was not taken by him alone but was made in consultation with the military commanders who were in the field at that time and with other divisional cadres. “In the context of today’s world order, to pursue a military option while pushing forward with a political and diplomatic option is contrary to each other, similar to traveling in two different directions. This will cause many practical obstacles in moving to the next stage our freedom struggle that seeks to centralise the welfare of the people,” the statement further read. He also appealed to India to "understand" and help the Sri Lankan Tamils in achieving their dream of Tamil Eelam, adds Hindustan Times. He said some leaders in Tamil Nadu were "unwilling" to accept the truth that Prabhakaran is no more. "India stood by the marginalised people in the past and helped them achieve liberation. Eelam Tamils across the globe believe that India will help them achieve liberation as it did in the past. India should understand us," he was quoted as saying by a pro-LTTE Tamil Website. He added that several countries in the world, including India, have expressed their concern to Sri Lanka about the sufferings of Tamils. "They (Vaiko and Nedumaran) are unwilling to accept the truth. Our leader attained martyrdom along with other cadres in the last phase of war at Mullivaikkal," he told a newspaper from an undisclosed location in Europe.
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July - 30 
The Special Task Force (STF) troops in the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in Batticaloa District recovered two hundred and twenty-seven 82-mm mortar bombs and 121 Rocket Propelled Grenades bombs on July 30, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Special Task Force (STF) troops in the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in Batticaloa District recovered two hundred and twenty-seven 82-mm mortar bombs and 121 Rocket Propelled Grenades bombs on July 30, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 31 
A cadre of the Bangladesh-based Jamaat-e-Islami group was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad District along the India-Bangladesh border on July 31, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Ikramul Haque, a resident o
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A cadre of the Bangladesh-based Jamaat-e-Islami group was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad District along the India-Bangladesh border on July 31, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Ikramul Haque, a resident of Sonaganga village in Bangladesh’s Naogaon District. A German revolver was recovered from his possession. Ikramul confessed during interrogation that he was associated with the group for quite sometime now. "He has admitted to have infiltrated into India twice before this and had procured arms from local arm dealers in the State," BSF Additional Deputy Inspector General (South Bengal Frontier), Vikash Chandra, said.
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July - 31 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Thiyam village on the same night. A 9-mm pistol, a magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the possess
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Thiyam village on the same night. A 9-mm pistol, a magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 31 
About 5000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are to be deployed along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested States in a move to flush out the insurgents, according to Zee News. S
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About 5000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are to be deployed along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested States in a move to flush out the insurgents, according to Zee News. Sources said that five BSF battalions will be deployed in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal and Maharashtra. "Around 5,000 men, drawn from various frontiers of the BSF will de deployed for anti-Naxal operations in five states by September last," official sources said. When asked for a confirmation, the BSF Director General, M. L. Kumawat, said, "BSF has earlier played a leading role in anti-Naxal operations. We may go to Naxal hit areas whenever ordered."
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July - 31 
An over-ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kamal Karki, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in Imphal West District on July 31, reports Imphal Free Press.
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An over-ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kamal Karki, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in Imphal West District on July 31, reports Imphal Free Press.
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July - 31 
Five persons were arrested with 2.5 kilograms of a substance suspected to be uranium from Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph.
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Five persons were arrested with 2.5 kilograms of a substance suspected to be uranium from Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph.
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July - 31 
In the State, contractors engaged in setting up a 33 KV Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) sub-station at Sriram Sapori village in Majuli of Jorhat District, fled after receiving extortion notes from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), repo
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In the State, contractors engaged in setting up a 33 KV Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) sub-station at Sriram Sapori village in Majuli of Jorhat District, fled after receiving extortion notes from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Sentinel. A source said that the ASEB had commissioned the setting up of two sub-stations – a 132 KV at Garmur and the other 33 KV one at Sriram Sapori under the Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutkaran Yojana scheme of the Government of India. The two sub-stations would benefit about 7,000 families living in 200 villages in both the places. However, work at the 33 KV sub-station is incomplete following a threat to contractors by the ULFA. The source said that the contractors fled for fear of their lives after receiving extortion notes signed by M. Deka Phukan and Bijoy Das belonging to the ‘28th Battalion’ of the ULFA.
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July - 31 
In the wake of a spate of Maoist attacks in the recent months, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on July 31 that new Police stations and check posts will be created at several places and personnel will be given modern arms and equipmen
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In the wake of a spate of Maoist attacks in the recent months, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on July 31 that new Police stations and check posts will be created at several places and personnel will be given modern arms and equipment. Special attention will be given on the modernisation of the Police with the help of information and technology, the Chief Minister said. Apart from raising the confidence level among the Security Force (SF) personnel, they will be provided with additional night vision binoculars, bulletproof jackets and other equipment, Raman Singh told reporters after a meeting with the State’s Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar and senior officials at the Police headquarters in Raipur. Announcing more recruitment of Police officers in the ranks of Sub Divisional Police Officer and Station House Officer, the Chief Minister said officials have been instructed to work with better coordination with those SF personnel deployed in the insurgency-affected areas.
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July - 31 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were injured in the firing at Bhulageria, Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen told reporters in capital Kolkata, adding though there were reports about two Maoists getting killed in the Police firing, they were yet to be confirmed. Police said the Maoists fired at the SF personnel prompting the troops to retaliate. One of the injured was identified as Laxmikant Soren, unconfirmed reports said.
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July - 31 
The Additional Sessions Judge of Akola District granted bail to the five alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres on July 31, reports Times of India. The judge directed the accused be released on a personal bond of INR 7500 and surety
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The Additional Sessions Judge of Akola District granted bail to the five alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres on July 31, reports Times of India. The judge directed the accused be released on a personal bond of INR 7500 and surety of the like amount. The five accused SIMI cadres who were in jail under magisterial custody till August 7 were identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rahman, Abdul Ahmad A. Samad, Mohammed Harun Gyasuddin, Mohammed Siddiq Abdul Wahab, Shaikh Mahmood alias Munnabhai S.K. Lal of Pusad. The accused had been booked under Section 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967. Advocates Munna Khan and Dildar Khan reportedly argued that there was no evidence against the accused SIMI cadres nor anything had been seized for them. They also said that there was no nexus of the detainees with any alleged crime.
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July - 31 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Gulbahar Mozumdar (28), from a Tezpur-bound passenger bus near Gatanga under Bebejia Police outpost in Sonitpur District on July 31.
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Gulbahar Mozumdar (28), from a Tezpur-bound passenger bus near Gatanga under Bebejia Police outpost in Sonitpur District on July 31.
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July - 31 
The Government Railway Police personnel recovered two hand-made guns along with four rounds of live ammunition from Moriani-Alipurduar passenger train at Lumding in Naogaon District. However, no arrests have been made.
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The Government Railway Police personnel recovered two hand-made guns along with four rounds of live ammunition from Moriani-Alipurduar passenger train at Lumding in Naogaon District. However, no arrests have been made.
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July - 31 
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court on July 31 revoked the application of MCOCA in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008, reports The Hindu. However, the investigating agency of the case, the Maharashtra Anti terrori
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The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court on July 31 revoked the application of MCOCA in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008, reports The Hindu. However, the investigating agency of the case, the Maharashtra Anti terrorist Squad (ATS), has obtained a stay on the order. The ATS chief K.P.S. Raghuvanshi said, “We have obtained a stay of four weeks. We are going to challenge the order in the High Court.” The operative part of the order states that the case will be transferred to the sessions court (in Nashik), Raghuvanshi added.
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July - 31 
Two persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 31. The Maoists killed SPO Padam Sarju and a villager, Varge Munna, using sharp
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Two persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 31. The Maoists killed SPO Padam Sarju and a villager, Varge Munna, using sharp weapons in separate incidents on July 30, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Pavan Dev told PTI. Sarju, who was visiting Muchler village under Farsegadh station area, was attacked by a group of 10 armed Maoists after they learnt about his whereabouts. In another incident, the insurgents hacked Munna to death when he went to his village Koter for some personal work, the DIG added. Munna was reportedly living in the Cherpal rescue camp.
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July - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in Charbagh and Allahabad and killed six terrorists and also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with material for preparation of IEDs," it said. The SFs also conducted a search operation in Khog Bacha and arrested Ibn-e-Aqil, younger brother of Ibn-e-Amin, an important Taliban commander.
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July - 31 
Taliban militants, reportedly affiliated with commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, in North Waziristan Agency shot dead an insurgent, Maulvi Gulab, and his deputy in the crowded Miranshah Bazaar on July 31. Sources close to the Taliban militants told The New
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Taliban militants, reportedly affiliated with commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, in North Waziristan Agency shot dead an insurgent, Maulvi Gulab, and his deputy in the crowded Miranshah Bazaar on July 31. Sources close to the Taliban militants told The News that Gulab was known for abducting people and then beheading them on charges of spying on the Taliban for the US forces stationed in Afghanistan. Witnesses said armed men came to the bazaar in a pickup truck and opened indiscriminate gunfire on commander Gulab and his associates. Gulab died on the spot, along with his deputy. Two other men working at a restaurant were injured in the firing. Tribal sources said the assailants seemed to be militants.
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July - 31 
The ISPR, two local Taliban commanders surrendered to the SFs in Shalpalam and three in Jheel village near BB Ziarat.
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The ISPR, two local Taliban commanders surrendered to the SFs in Shalpalam and three in Jheel village near BB Ziarat.
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July - 31 
The people of Alamganj, Chinkulai, Janu and Bandai in Khawazakhela have expressed their commitment to support the forces and resolved not to allow any terrorist in their respective areas.
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The people of Alamganj, Chinkulai, Janu and Bandai in Khawazakhela have expressed their commitment to support the forces and resolved not to allow any terrorist in their respective areas.
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July - 31 
The Taliban released 10 Frontier Corps soldiers kidnapped two days ago from their post on the Esha-Razmak Road in North Waziristan.
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The Taliban released 10 Frontier Corps soldiers kidnapped two days ago from their post on the Esha-Razmak Road in North Waziristan.
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July - 31 
Two Security Force personnel were killed while three others sustained injuries when unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at a security vehicle on the Spiny Road in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, late on July 31, The News reported.
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Two Security Force personnel were killed while three others sustained injuries when unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at a security vehicle on the Spiny Road in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, late on July 31, The News reported.
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July - 31 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nabdah area in Chuadanga District on July 31, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mozam Al
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nabdah area in Chuadanga District on July 31, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mozam Ali. Subsequently, Police recovered one pistol and three bullets from the incident site. Acting on a tip-off, separate teams of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) and Alamdanga Police engaged in an encounter with a group of Janajuddho cadres led by Mozam at Nabdah Eidgah where they were holding a secret meeting at about 5:50am BST. Police said that Mozam committed several murders and other crimes like extortion and robbery in the District.
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July - 31 
Another search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one anti-tank mine, two hundred and eighty-five 120-mm mortar bombs, 19 anti-personnel mines, 43 hand grenades, 6690 rounds of T-56 ammunition, eight T-56 magazines, twelve 60-mm para bom
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Another search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one anti-tank mine, two hundred and eighty-five 120-mm mortar bombs, 19 anti-personnel mines, 43 hand grenades, 6690 rounds of T-56 ammunition, eight T-56 magazines, twelve 60-mm para bombs, two M-4 bombs, 23 RPG, five RPG chargers, one box of 12.7-mm ammunition, one claymore mine, one 12.7-mm ammunition link, two gas masks, four MPMG links, eight paddle gun ammunition belts, two radar parts, three Out Board Motors (OBM), 16 rounds of 37-mm ammunition, 4074 rounds of MPMG ammunition, one MPMG barrel, one MPMG body part, 110 rounds of 5.56-mm ammunition, three 81-mm mortar bombs, one mini UZI weapon with one magazine, 30 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, two .22 weapons, one .22 magazine, four M-16 magazines, one M-16 barrel, 115 rounds of M-16 ammunition, one 60-mm mortar base plate and one T-56 gas tube from the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Nawatikulam and Kokavil areas on July 31.
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July - 31 
The Government on July 31 closed its Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP) according to the instructions of the Presidential Secretariat, reports Colombo Page. Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha, Secretary-General of the SCOPP, confirmed that th
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The Government on July 31 closed its Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP) according to the instructions of the Presidential Secretariat, reports Colombo Page. Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha, Secretary-General of the SCOPP, confirmed that the Government has taken this decision after conducting extensive discussions on the necessity of a peace secretariat following the military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The SCOPP had commenced its activities on February 6, 2002 when the United National Party Government led by the former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe had attempted to resolve the ethnic conflict in North through peace talks with the LTTE. The Secretariat was headed by Bernard Goonetilleke (2002-2004), Jayantha Dhanapala (2004-2005) and Dr. Palitha Kohona (2006 - 2007) previously.
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July - 31 
The Sri Lanka Police on July 31 announced that except the Security Forces and Police, no other party will be allowed to carry weapons in the Eastern Province, Colombo Page reported. The Deputy Inspector General of Police in the East, Edison Gunathila
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The Sri Lanka Police on July 31 announced that except the Security Forces and Police, no other party will be allowed to carry weapons in the Eastern Province, Colombo Page reported. The Deputy Inspector General of Police in the East, Edison Gunathilaka, said several main Tamil political parties who bore weapons in the past are also not allowed to carry weapons any more. According to the new rule, the political parties Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal, Ealam People's Democratic Party, People's Liberation Organization of Tamil, Ealam People's Revolution Liberation Front are also not allowed to hold weapons. Following the conclusion of the earlier announced amnesty period the Police have reportedly commenced raids to arrest people who continue to possess weapons.
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July - 31 
Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Nawatikulam and Kokavil areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 31, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one anti-tank mine, two hundred and eighty-five 120-mm mortar bombs, 19 Anti-Personnel
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Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Nawatikulam and Kokavil areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 31, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one anti-tank mine, two hundred and eighty-five 120-mm mortar bombs, 19 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs), 43 hand grenades, 6690 rounds of T-56 ammunition, eight T-56 magazines, twelve 60-mm para bombs, two M-4 bombs, 23 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), five RPG chargers, one box of 12.7-mm ammunition, one claymore mine, one 12.7-mm ammunition link, two gas masks, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, eight paddle gun ammunition belts, two radar parts, three Out Board Motors, sixteen rounds of 37-mm ammunition, 4074 rounds of MPMG ammunition, one MPMG barrel, one MPMG body part, 110 rounds of 5.56-mm ammunition, three 81-mm mortar bombs, one mini UZI weapon with one magazine, 30 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, two .22 weapons, one .22 magazine, four M-16 magazines, one M-16 barrel, 115 rounds of M-16 ammunition, one 60-mm mortar base plate and one T-56 gas tube.
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*Data till , April 30, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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