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July - 1 
Imphal West commandos arrested one active member of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), identified as Thangminlian Khongsai alias Boinao (34), from Dewlaland near Christian Hospital on July 1.
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Imphal West commandos arrested one active member of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), identified as Thangminlian Khongsai alias Boinao (34), from Dewlaland near Christian Hospital on July 1.
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July - 1 
Lieutenant General NK Singh (retired) on July 1 took charge as new Chairman of Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) and Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) to monitor implementation of Cease-fire Ground Rules (CFGR) with Nationalist Socialist Council
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Lieutenant General NK Singh (retired) on July 1 took charge as new Chairman of Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) and Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) to monitor implementation of Cease-fire Ground Rules (CFGR) with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland groups currently in cease-fire pacts with the Government of India, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 1 
a cadre of United Revolutionary Front (URF), identified as Yumnam Marjit Singh alias Nanao (36), was arrested from Heingang Khong in Imphal East District on July 1. One 9mm Pistol loaded with two live rounds in the magazine, ninety detonators, five m
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a cadre of United Revolutionary Front (URF), identified as Yumnam Marjit Singh alias Nanao (36), was arrested from Heingang Khong in Imphal East District on July 1. One 9mm Pistol loaded with two live rounds in the magazine, ninety detonators, five metres of fuse wire and PEK about 5 kilograms were recovered from his possession.
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July - 1 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of Jantana Sarkar and member of Aheri area committee in Gadchiroli District, is reported to have approached the Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Operations (ANO) cell with an intention
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of Jantana Sarkar and member of Aheri area committee in Gadchiroli District, is reported to have approached the Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Operations (ANO) cell with an intention to return to the mainstream following his age-related complications, reports The Times of India. Madavi offered to surrender through the Special Action Group commandos who were conducting operations in the locality. A senior officer said that Madavi's name has been traced in the police records but he is yet to be declared as surrendered.
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July - 1 
A suspected member of Jharkhand-based criminal outfit Pahadi Cheetah, identified as Pankaj Singh (30), was killed by People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres in Simdega Di
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A suspected member of Jharkhand-based criminal outfit Pahadi Cheetah, identified as Pankaj Singh (30), was killed by People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres in Simdega District, reports The New Indian Express on July 2. Singh was shot in remote Jaflanga village under Theteitangar Police Station limits of Jharkhand, about 40 kilometres from Birmitrapur border in Sundargarh District of Odisha. He died at Ispat General Hospital (IGH) in Rourkela (Odisha) in the night of June 30.
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July - 1 
A suspected militant was killed on July 1, when the explosives he was carrying exploded during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Sawjian forward area in Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC) while three other militants reportedly m
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A suspected militant was killed on July 1, when the explosives he was carrying exploded during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Sawjian forward area in Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC) while three other militants reportedly managed to intrude successfully, Kashmir Times reported. Troops observed suspicious movement of four suspected militants in the vicinity of a forward post. Troops challenged the intruders and during the en-suing firing one militant was killed. The militant was carrying some explosives, which detonated as a result of firing by the troops. Intelligence sources claimed that the remaining three intruders managed to enter the Indian Territory and search operation has been launched to flush them out.
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July - 1 
According to a report of July 1, the People's Revolutionary Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), has denied having any further link with one Oinam Yaima alias Kanba, whom the Press Information Bureau-Defence Wing (PIB-DW)
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According to a report of July 1, the People's Revolutionary Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), has denied having any further link with one Oinam Yaima alias Kanba, whom the Press Information Bureau-Defence Wing (PIB-DW) release claimed as having surrendered to the Red Shield Division, after he was dismissed from the outfit in May 2013.
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July - 1 
An irate mob set the Army’s Goodwill School located in Hajan area of Bandipora District on fire during the protests, The Hindu reported. Officials said that hundreds of residents attacked the school while shouting slogans against Security Forces (SFs
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An irate mob set the Army’s Goodwill School located in Hajan area of Bandipora District on fire during the protests, The Hindu reported. Officials said that hundreds of residents attacked the school while shouting slogans against Security Forces (SFs). Defence spokesperson said that the school building suffered extensive damage. In addition, normal life remained affected due to the strike called by separatist groups to protest against the killing of two youth in alleged Army firing in Bandipora District. As reported earlier, two persons were killed allegedly in army firing in Sumbal area of Bandipora District, leading to protests by the local residents, on June 30.
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In the night of July 1, suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb at the private residence of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank president Thokchom Dilip at Singjamei area, officials said. A portion of the gate and its surrounding areas were partly dam
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In the night of July 1, suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb at the private residence of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank president Thokchom Dilip at Singjamei area, officials said. A portion of the gate and its surrounding areas were partly damaged in the explosion, they said. Locals condemned the attack and launched a sit-in protest against the incident at Shingjamei area, officials said, adding that no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the crime so far. Police said they would investigate whether the attack was connected with monetary demand from Dilip by a militant outfit. Dilip was not immediately available for comment.
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July - 1 
Kerala State Police on July 1 submitted before Kerala High Court that the Popular Front of India (PFI) cadres, who participated in the Narath (Kannur District) weapons training camp, had close links with Indian Mujahidheen (IM) and Dawood Ibrahim, re
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Kerala State Police on July 1 submitted before Kerala High Court that the Popular Front of India (PFI) cadres, who participated in the Narath (Kannur District) weapons training camp, had close links with Indian Mujahidheen (IM) and Dawood Ibrahim, reports Deccan Chronicle. Police found that one of the accused had contacted Sanaulla Shabandri belonging to the Bhatkal family, founder of IM. The bank accounts of the accused establish the link. Sanaulla is a close associate of Dawood. An examination of the bank account of one of those arrested in the case found that he had received an amount of INR seven million from a foreign bank account, the Police submitted. All the accused were having terror links, including with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operator Thadiyantavida Nazeer.
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July - 1 
Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) claimed responsibility for the bomb blast at the residence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) at Koirou Leikai in Imphal East District in the nigh to July 1, reports
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Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) claimed responsibility for the bomb blast at the residence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) at Koirou Leikai in Imphal East District in the nigh to July 1, reports Nagaland Post. Claiming the blast incident, a statement signed by its ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’, Nonglen Meetei, alleged IUCB Chairman of involving in “massive corruption, appointment of relative to the banks fraudulently” and for his high handedness towards the party cadres.
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Naga Student’s Federation (NSF) in reply to the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK)’s comment on July 2 maintained that the July 1 bandh (General shutdown) was not only against the attempt on the life of its ‘official’ but also to show resentment of the gene
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Naga Student’s Federation (NSF) in reply to the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK)’s comment on July 2 maintained that the July 1 bandh (General shutdown) was not only against the attempt on the life of its ‘official’ but also to show resentment of the general people against incessant killings and clashes between Naga underground factions, unnecessary harassment, threatening and killing of innocent civilians and especially the arbitrary imposition of tax by all the Naga underground factions.
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July - 1 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘kilonser [minister] of Ministry of information and Publicity’ (MIP) Akato Chophy refuted the allegation that the outfit made a bid on the life of NSF leader in Kohima and asked NSF to
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘kilonser [minister] of Ministry of information and Publicity’ (MIP) Akato Chophy refuted the allegation that the outfit made a bid on the life of NSF leader in Kohima and asked NSF to prove the allegation. NSF has issued a 5-point demand in the form of ultimatum that included awarding a befitting punishment on ‘lieutenant’ Amento Kiba and also to clarify the reason for the alleged assassination on the life of NSF leader Kesosul Christopher. However, NSF expressed shock and amazement while terming NSCN-KK’s statement as not only “misleading but also ambiguous in nature.”
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July - 1 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) questioned the motive behind the Nagaland bandh (shut down) on July 1 called by Naga Students Federation (NSF), to protest against what was termed by NSF as an “assassination attempt” o
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) questioned the motive behind the Nagaland bandh (shut down) on July 1 called by Naga Students Federation (NSF), to protest against what was termed by NSF as an “assassination attempt” on its office bearer, and asked if NSF believed the bandh and ultimatums would strengthen “Naga political struggle” then either the pillars of the NSF “have corroded beyond repair or the students manning it simply lack capacity to respond to a given situation”.
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July - 1 
NSCN-KK reacting to Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) wherein both had asked the State Government to declare incidents involving Naga Under Ground (UG) cadres as “pure law and order problem” without any hesitations, NSCN-K
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NSCN-KK reacting to Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) wherein both had asked the State Government to declare incidents involving Naga Under Ground (UG) cadres as “pure law and order problem” without any hesitations, NSCN-KK, Kilonser, Akato Chophy on July 1 slammed the demand and invited NCD and NWHD explain their statement “face to face” with NSCN-KK. Elsewhere, NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) discharged ‘Lieutenant’ Nagaho Ayemi of ‘7th Battalion Naga Army’ of Suruhuto designated camp from ‘service’ on medical grounds. Also, Naga National Council-Non-Accordist (NNC-NA) has terminated the service of one ‘sergeant major’ Aloho Swu from ‘active National Service’ due to misuse of power. Further, Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has termed State Youth and Sports Minister Merentoshi Jamir’s statement mentioning Nagaland as well as other Northeastern States as integral part of India as ‘misleading’.
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July - 1 
On July 1 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) kilo kilonser (deputy minister) T. T. Among; education kilonser Angnaikham Makunga; and tatar (member of parliament) O. Mozamo Ngullie have left for Chiang Mai in Thailand
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On July 1 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) kilo kilonser (deputy minister) T. T. Among; education kilonser Angnaikham Makunga; and tatar (member of parliament) O. Mozamo Ngullie have left for Chiang Mai in Thailand to attend a meeting on reconciliation. It may be mentioned that NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) leaders, including convenor of Joint Working Group (JWG) and supervisor cease-fire supervisory board (CFSB) Kilonser C Singson and envoy to collective leadership NSCN-KK, Alezo Venuh also left Chiang Mai recently to attend a seminar on reconciliation. Last round of Naga reconciliation meeting was held in the month of March, 2013. Convenors of JWG of the signatories to the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR) include VS Atem of NSCN-IM, Naga National Council/Federal Government of Manipur NNC/FGN ‘vice president’ Zhopra Vero and C. Singson of NSCN-KK.
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On July 1, troops of Red Shield Division launched a swift operation and arrested one Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) cadre, identified as ‘Section Commander’ Thangminlun Singson alias Lallun (26), along with one 9mm Pistol from Zawlzam village
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On July 1, troops of Red Shield Division launched a swift operation and arrested one Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) cadre, identified as ‘Section Commander’ Thangminlun Singson alias Lallun (26), along with one 9mm Pistol from Zawlzam village in Churachandpur District. According to a Press Information Bureau-Defence Wing (PIB-DW) release, the arrestee was involved in collecting extortion money on behalf of the outfit in Churachandpur town.
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One Policeman, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, and a militant, Shahnawaz Amed, were killed in an ongoing encounter on July 1, (today) at Mundoora Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three State Police personnel are reported to be inj
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One Policeman, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, and a militant, Shahnawaz Amed, were killed in an ongoing encounter on July 1, (today) at Mundoora Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three State Police personnel are reported to be injured in the encounter.
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One Rohan, on behalf of the ‘information secretary’ of the KNF’ Stephen, said that the incident was unfortunate. Elaborating, he said that the KNF cadres were on their way back to Camp Ebenezzer after pulling up four cadres, who had left the camp wit
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One Rohan, on behalf of the ‘information secretary’ of the KNF’ Stephen, said that the incident was unfortunate. Elaborating, he said that the KNF cadres were on their way back to Camp Ebenezzer after pulling up four cadres, who had left the camp without permission in the night of July 1. From the side of the KNF, no one opened fire, he claimed.
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July - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Peoples Liberation Front (UPLF) cadre, Rolin Jidung, from Upper Mohendijua under the Manja Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on July 1, reports The Sentinel. The SFs also recovered one 7.65 pistol from h
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Peoples Liberation Front (UPLF) cadre, Rolin Jidung, from Upper Mohendijua under the Manja Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on July 1, reports The Sentinel. The SFs also recovered one 7.65 pistol from his possession.
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July - 1 
Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) [The Sumi apex women body] has strongly condemned the alleged assault on a woman by NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres at North Point colony Zunheboto on July 1. Terming the incident as an “inhuman and barbaric act by unruly armed c
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Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) [The Sumi apex women body] has strongly condemned the alleged assault on a woman by NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres at North Point colony Zunheboto on July 1. Terming the incident as an “inhuman and barbaric act by unruly armed cadres”, STH said the “brutal” assault was a complete violation of human rights and an extreme violence against women. The husband of the women who was assaulted is a senior NSCN-KK functionary.
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The Balia District Administration is apprehensive about Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] trying to establish their foothold in 53 village of the District, reports Deccan Chronicle on July 2. Earlier, community Policing and combative efforts had a
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The Balia District Administration is apprehensive about Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] trying to establish their foothold in 53 village of the District, reports Deccan Chronicle on July 2. Earlier, community Policing and combative efforts had appeared to be effective in checking the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in Uttar Pradesh but a recent Ballia administration letter might force the State Police to redraw its plans. According to the letter, all the socio-economic factors said to give rise to LWE are present in Ballia and if remedial steps are not taken, it would take root there, posing a challenge to law and order and development. The letter requests the government to provide all facilities in these villages of Ballia which are being provided to the LWE-infested areas of the state and give priority to development schemes. It also stresses on bringing the backward and poor people in the mainstream to check the youth from being misled.
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The death toll in the encounter at Mundoora Tral in Pulwama District rose to four as two more Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, were shot dead on July 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as HM ‘district commander’ Shabir
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The death toll in the encounter at Mundoora Tral in Pulwama District rose to four as two more Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, were shot dead on July 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as HM ‘district commander’ Shabir Ahmad Bhat alias Shabir Hayina and Aijaz Laway alias Majid and. As reported earlier, one Policeman, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, and a militant, Shahnawaz Amed, were killed in the encounter on July 1. The dead bodies of the three militants along with three AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 1 
The Police at Parkal in Warangal District arrested four Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] sympathisers and recovered three soap bombs from them on July 1. Recently surrendered Naxalite Mohananna’s son misbehaved with the daughter of B. Swamy follo
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The Police at Parkal in Warangal District arrested four Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] sympathisers and recovered three soap bombs from them on July 1. Recently surrendered Naxalite Mohananna’s son misbehaved with the daughter of B. Swamy following which that latter assaulted him severely. Knowing this Mohananna sent the four persons who attacked Swamy. The four were later arrested by the Police.
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July - 1 
The Sangai Express reports that the 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh (general shutdown) called by the Naga Students Federation (NSF), apex students body, to protest inter-factional clashes and harassment meted out to the public by armed Naga underground gr
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The Sangai Express reports that the 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh (general shutdown) called by the Naga Students Federation (NSF), apex students body, to protest inter-factional clashes and harassment meted out to the public by armed Naga underground groups in the State hit the normal life on July 1. All educational institutions and government establishments, business establishments were closed while vehicles are off the roads, the Police said. NSF, ‘president’, Tongpang Ozukum said that the bandh is being observed in Nagaland and three neighbouring Naga inhabited states – Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. In addition, Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) also extended support to the NSF’s bandh and declared a total bandh on July 1 across Eastern Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The decision followed an emergency executive meeting held on June 30 at DUDA Guest House, Kohima and a deliberation on NSF request for support as Eastern Nagaland did not fall within the jurisdiction of NSF.
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), on July 1, dismissing the claim of Imphal West Police that a UNLF cadre, identified as Mayengbam Premjit, was arrested near Yumsha Chicken Centre, Keishampat on June 28, ‘clarified’ that Premjit is a civil
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), on July 1, dismissing the claim of Imphal West Police that a UNLF cadre, identified as Mayengbam Premjit, was arrested near Yumsha Chicken Centre, Keishampat on June 28, ‘clarified’ that Premjit is a civilian.
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various separatist groups have also called for a complete shutdown on July 1, (today) and asked people to protest demonstrations against the killings of two youths in alleged Army Firing.
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various separatist groups have also called for a complete shutdown on July 1, (today) and asked people to protest demonstrations against the killings of two youths in alleged Army Firing.
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July - 1 
A bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Imran, was found near from Dua Hotel within the remits of Kalri Police Station.
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A bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Imran, was found near from Dua Hotel within the remits of Kalri Police Station.
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July - 1 
A Dead body of a man, identified as that of Imran alias Kawa, was found at Dee Silva Town within the remits of Shahreh-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. Police said he had been abducted before being killed.
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A Dead body of a man, identified as that of Imran alias Kawa, was found at Dee Silva Town within the remits of Shahreh-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. Police said he had been abducted before being killed.
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July - 1 
A dead body of a man, identified as that of Javed Khan, was found near a graveyard at Indus Plaza within the remits of Soharab Goth Police Station. Police said that the deceased was affiliated with a criminal group and unidentified assailants had fir
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A dead body of a man, identified as that of Javed Khan, was found near a graveyard at Indus Plaza within the remits of Soharab Goth Police Station. Police said that the deceased was affiliated with a criminal group and unidentified assailants had first abducted him and later dumped his body after shooting him multiple times.
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July - 1 
A rickshaw driver, identified as Zubair, was shot dead near Jona Masjid within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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A rickshaw driver, identified as Zubair, was shot dead near Jona Masjid within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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At least seven persons, including three Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadres, were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 1, reported Daily Times.
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At least seven persons, including three Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadres, were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 1, reported Daily Times.
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At least three labourers, identified as Noor Muhammad, Jabar and Gul Muhammad, were shot dead when unidentified armed militants opened fire them on July 1 in Khan Kot area of Naseerabad District, reports Daily Times.
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At least three labourers, identified as Noor Muhammad, Jabar and Gul Muhammad, were shot dead when unidentified armed militants opened fire them on July 1 in Khan Kot area of Naseerabad District, reports Daily Times.
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July - 1 
One ST cadre, identified as Junaid Sultan (22), was shot dead at One ST cadre, identified as Junaid Sultan (22), was shot dead at Sector 5-F in New Karachi area. Separately, a local leader of ST, identified as Farooq (35), was shot dead in Block-2 in
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One ST cadre, identified as Junaid Sultan (22), was shot dead at One ST cadre, identified as Junaid Sultan (22), was shot dead at Sector 5-F in New Karachi area. Separately, a local leader of ST, identified as Farooq (35), was shot dead in Block-2 in Baldia Town. . Separately, a local leader of ST, identified as Farooq (35), was shot dead in Block-2 in Baldia Town.
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July - 1 
Police recovered a dead body, identified as that of one Abdullah (27), from Dera Allayar Bypass in Jaffarabad District. According to details, the deceased belonged to Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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Police recovered a dead body, identified as that of one Abdullah (27), from Dera Allayar Bypass in Jaffarabad District. According to details, the deceased belonged to Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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July - 1 
Sindh Rangers spokesman said that Saqib alias Boxer, who was killed on June 28, 2013, had been involved in many serious crimes including killings, abduction-for-ransom and extortion, and the Rangers did not execute him as a specific target but he was
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Sindh Rangers spokesman said that Saqib alias Boxer, who was killed on June 28, 2013, had been involved in many serious crimes including killings, abduction-for-ransom and extortion, and the Rangers did not execute him as a specific target but he was killed as a result of exchange of fire during a search operation carried out in Nayabad neighbourhood of Lyari town, as a routine action to maintain law and order. The Rangers team was fired upon by the accused. “The Rangers returned the fire and as a result one of the accused was killed. He was later identified as Saqib alias Boxer,” he added.
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July - 1 
ST cadre, identified as Aslam Qadri, was shot dead at Sector 11-F in New Karachi area within the remits of New Karachi Police Station. A ST spokesman said that four ST cadres have been shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in last two d
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ST cadre, identified as Aslam Qadri, was shot dead at Sector 11-F in New Karachi area within the remits of New Karachi Police Station. A ST spokesman said that four ST cadres have been shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in last two days.
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July - 1 
The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Munir A. Malik submitted before the Supreme Court on July 1 that the issue of missing persons is the legacy of dictatorial regimes and might take decades to be completely solved, reports Daily Times. Malik said
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The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Munir A. Malik submitted before the Supreme Court on July 1 that the issue of missing persons is the legacy of dictatorial regimes and might take decades to be completely solved, reports Daily Times. Malik said that taking cue from the past it seems that investigation in the matters related to the forced disappearances was very difficult. He said that stories of internment centres’ detainees are true and there is a possibility that these people have been picked up on national security grounds. The AGP said that there would be no progress in this category of missing persons until legislation by parliament. He stated that the missing persons could be divided into four categories: Those about whose forced disappearance there is direct evidence. Those about whose disappearance there is circumstantial evidence. Then there are those about whose disappearance there is no clue or evidence. And lastly those who are missing for other reasons and do not fall in the category of forced disappearances. Justice Jawwad asked the top law officer when would the trial of internment centres’ detainees start, while Justice Khilji Arif Hussain questioned how long would these people be detained in internment centres. The AGP appeared before a three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja in the missing persons’ case.
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July - 1 
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) openly came forward to justify acts of terrorism in provincial assembly on July 1 when one of its Ministers instead of condemning the suicide attack by militants in Peshawar tried to rationalise it. “Mr Speaker, sup
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The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) openly came forward to justify acts of terrorism in provincial assembly on July 1 when one of its Ministers instead of condemning the suicide attack by militants in Peshawar tried to rationalise it. “Mr Speaker, suppose if drone hits the residence of an MPA [Member of Provincial Assembly] in this House then what will be his reaction,” said Shah Farman, Minister for Public Health and Engineering, while taking the floor on a point of order in KP Assembly.
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July - 1 
Two Police constables were shot dead at Ring Road in the Pishtakhara Police Station jurisdiction of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 1, reports The Express Tribune. Police said that members of the Sp
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Two Police constables were shot dead at Ring Road in the Pishtakhara Police Station jurisdiction of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 1, reports The Express Tribune. Police said that members of the Special Police Forces Constable Osman and Constable Subhanullah were on duty on Ring Road when terrorists riding a motorcycle attacked them. Both died on the spot and the attackers also took their AK-47 rifles after the attack. A large number of Police personnel were sent to the area in a search operation but the perpetrators managed to escape
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July - 1 
Unidentified armed militants abducted a Section Officer of the Home Department, identified as Syed Manzoor Shah Bukhari, from Sariab Road in Quetta while he was heading towards Sariab Mill. No further report is available about the abducted person.
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Unidentified armed militants abducted a Section Officer of the Home Department, identified as Syed Manzoor Shah Bukhari, from Sariab Road in Quetta while he was heading towards Sariab Mill. No further report is available about the abducted person.
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July - 1 
Unidentified assailants opened fire in Lyari area, spreading panic among the residents of the locality, reports The News. According to reports, the armed assailants resorted to firing and roamed freely in Kalri, Mandra Muhalla, Ahmed Shah Bokhari Roa
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Unidentified assailants opened fire in Lyari area, spreading panic among the residents of the locality, reports The News. According to reports, the armed assailants resorted to firing and roamed freely in Kalri, Mandra Muhalla, Ahmed Shah Bokhari Road, Bihar Colony and other areas of the neighborhood with Police and Rangers missing.
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July - 1 
A majority of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) central members who spoke on July 1, the third day of the party’s ongoing Central Committee (CC) meeting, suggested that the party should be ready to take any initiative
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A majority of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) central members who spoke on July 1, the third day of the party’s ongoing Central Committee (CC) meeting, suggested that the party should be ready to take any initiative to foil the CA poll scheduled for November 19, reports The Himalayan Times. The CC members speaking at the meeting, which kicked off here on June 29, urged the party leadership to take a harsh move to boycott the election and turn the environment against elections. According to CPN-Maoist-Baidya spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, a total of 40 leaders who aired their views stressed that the polls must be boycotted at any cost. More than 100 CC members have registered their names to air their views on the political and organisational papers presented by party Chairman Mohan Baidhya and General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa.
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July - 1 
The Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) on July 1 held an interaction with representatives of 17 political parties represented in the previous Constituent Assembly (CA) to delimit 240 constituencies, reports Nepalnews.com. Majority of the part
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The Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) on July 1 held an interaction with representatives of 17 political parties represented in the previous Constituent Assembly (CA) to delimit 240 constituencies, reports Nepalnews.com. Majority of the participants of the interaction emphasized that the CDC should be able to come up with scientific delimitation of the constituencies based on population. The CDC, which started its works nearly two weeks after it was formed on June 13, is scheduled to consult the experts on July 3. The commission, which is given one month deadline, will have to delimit 240 constituencies based on population.
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July - 1 
The Election Commission (EC) on July 1 revealed its plan to conduct the upcoming CA election in a single day, reports Kantipuronline.com. Addressing an interaction program at EC office in Kathmandu, Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety said
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The Election Commission (EC) on July 1 revealed its plan to conduct the upcoming CA election in a single day, reports Kantipuronline.com. Addressing an interaction program at EC office in Kathmandu, Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety said, "We wish to conduct the election on November 19 in a free, independent and impartial manner. The EC is fully concentrated on the same." Uprety said that more than 200,000 employees including security personnel are to be mobilized for the elections, and a training module has already been developed for the employees to be mobilized during the elections. The training for the staffs to be mobilized during the election s will begin soon, he added.
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July - 1 
Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), has enforced a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) for July 3 demanding the unconditional release of its Central President Delwar Hossain, reports Dhaka Tribune. Poli
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Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), has enforced a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) for July 3 demanding the unconditional release of its Central President Delwar Hossain, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police arrested Delwar from his sister’s house in the Dhaka city’s Shyamoli on March 31. He was placed on a 14-day remand on April 1 for his alleged involvement in an explosion of crude hand-bombs on Mirpur Road in the capital on February 28.
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July - 1 
Minister of State Languages and National Integration Vasudeva Nanayakkara on July 1 announced that he would leave the Government if it takes steps to abolish the powers of the provincial council system, reports Colombo Page. He slammed the idea circu
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Minister of State Languages and National Integration Vasudeva Nanayakkara on July 1 announced that he would leave the Government if it takes steps to abolish the powers of the provincial council system, reports Colombo Page. He slammed the idea circulated by some other members of the Government that provincial councils are a "white elephant". He argued that the cabinet of 95 ministers was more a white elephant than provincial councils. He said that mere 7% of the cost of provincial councils is spent for maintaining them. The majority of the expenses of the provincial councils are for sectors like education and health which the Government will have to bear in case the provincial councils are abolished.
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July - 2 
Police personnel and the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants exchanged fire at Swangre in West Khasi Hills in the evening of July 2, reports Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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Police personnel and the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants exchanged fire at Swangre in West Khasi Hills in the evening of July 2, reports Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 2 
A 300-hour economic blockade called by All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) paralysed traffic movement on National Highways 31 and 31(C) in the lower Assam Districts on July 2, reports The Telegraph. The blockade, called by AKRSU for creation
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A 300-hour economic blockade called by All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) paralysed traffic movement on National Highways 31 and 31(C) in the lower Assam Districts on July 2, reports The Telegraph. The blockade, called by AKRSU for creation of a separate ‘Kamtapur State’ and Scheduled Tribes (ST) status to the Rajbongshi community, left hundreds of trucks stranded on both sides of Chagolia Assam-Bengal inter-state checkgate in Dhubri. AKRSU ‘President’, Biswajit Roy, asked the Assam Government that it should shift its offices from “Kamtapur state”, adding that Dispur has no right to run its administration from Kamtapur. He further warned that, “If the government is willing to shift the offices from Kamtapur then it is alright but if it does not do so, we will be compelled to put up signboards of Kamtapur and lock up all the Assam government offices in the next phase of our agitation.”
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July - 2 
Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) V Dinesh Reddy on July 2 said that sustained intelligence based anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations led to the decline in LWE violence to the tune of 57 per cent in Andhra Pradesh in the f
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Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) V Dinesh Reddy on July 2 said that sustained intelligence based anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations led to the decline in LWE violence to the tune of 57 per cent in Andhra Pradesh in the first six months of 2013, which also resulted in the arrest of 106 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrse, reports The Economic Times. Thirteen incidents, including four murders were reported in the first six months in 2013 as compared to 30 incidents reported during the corresponding period in 2012, he added. He further said that Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 106 Maoists including one ‘central committee member’ Anukul Chandra Naskar alias Gajanna. Besides 56 Maoist cadres surrendered. The DGP said that Police seized INR 1.46 million cash and 30 firearms. There are around 340 underground cadres (from Andhra Pradesh) and out of this 200 are operating in different states and remaining 140 are operating in bordering states of Andhra Pradesh. In the last two years, 15,000 police personnel were recruited and notification for 11,000 posts for recruitment of police constables and sub-inspectors will be issued soon.
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July - 2 
Assam’s principle opposition party, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has asked the State Government to ensure safety of labourers working in coal mines in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills Districts, reports Nagaland Post. AIUDF said that as majority
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Assam’s principle opposition party, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has asked the State Government to ensure safety of labourers working in coal mines in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills Districts, reports Nagaland Post. AIUDF said that as majority of these migrant workers are from Assam, the State government should work seriously with its Meghalaya counterpart to ensure that the people are not “frequently harassed and attacked by armed gangs.”
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July - 2 
In 2012, 264 terrorists attempted infiltration from across the LoC as compared to 247 in 2011. Also, there was a rise in instances of successful infiltration as compared to previous years with 121 terrorists entering Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2012 a
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In 2012, 264 terrorists attempted infiltration from across the LoC as compared to 247 in 2011. Also, there was a rise in instances of successful infiltration as compared to previous years with 121 terrorists entering Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2012 as compared to 52 in 2011,” MHA told the Consultative Committee members. Meanwhile, Ministry sources said there have been increased attempts by militant groups based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to send extremists into Jammu and Kashmir in recent weeks. They said as of now around 250 to 300 militants are active in the state and are waiting for opportunities to disturb peace in the State.
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July - 2 
Manipur Government has taken up certain security measures to protect the non-Manipuri migrant labourers following recent attacks on them by unidentified miscreants by exploding grenades with the latest attack occurring on June 27 night in which two n
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Manipur Government has taken up certain security measures to protect the non-Manipuri migrant labourers following recent attacks on them by unidentified miscreants by exploding grenades with the latest attack occurring on June 27 night in which two non-locals were killed and three others seriously injured here, official sources said on July 2. On June 27 two non-locals were killed and three others injured when the unidentified miscreants hurled and exploded a powerful grenade at a rented house was the second such attack on non-locals in 2013. Sources said unidentified persons had exploded a grenade at a bakery factory at Chingmeirong area on the outskirts of Imphal on May 4, 2013, in which five non-local migrant labourers, were injured.
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July - 2 
Maoists assaulted two former members of the party’s militia, identified as Batchala Chiranjeevi and Chittibabu, near Balapam village in Visakhapatnam District on July 2. They were among the 25 former militia members and others who had surrendered to
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Maoists assaulted two former members of the party’s militia, identified as Batchala Chiranjeevi and Chittibabu, near Balapam village in Visakhapatnam District on July 2. They were among the 25 former militia members and others who had surrendered to the police some time ago. A group of Maoists took away the two, along with two other villagers, from Balapam to a nearby forest area after a ‘village panchayat’ committee of the Maoists conducted a praja court (Peoples’ Court), and assaulted them. The other two persons were left unharmed. The Maoists had warned the two and other surrendered villagers not to move out of the village and never associate themselves with the Police.
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July - 2 
Nagaland Post reports that normal life came to a standstill throughout Nagaland, including Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, on July 1, during the 12-hour bandh (shut down strike), called by the Naga Students’ Federation (
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Nagaland Post reports that normal life came to a standstill throughout Nagaland, including Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, on July 1, during the 12-hour bandh (shut down strike), called by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) in protest against factional clashes and harassment meted out to public by underground groups. The total bandh was observed without any incident, at the time of filing this report. NSF ‘vice-president’ Joseph Nguori who monitored the bandh in Dimapur, said it was called to show “strong resentment” against those not maintaining peace, which was the need of the hour. NSF ‘finance secretary’ Shikavi Achumi pointed out that the federation had already submitted a five-point charter of demands to the State Government on June 26 and demanded a response within seven days. It may be recalled that NSF wanted the State Government to initiate stern action against the culprit(s) involved in a shooting incident where one NSF office bearer was injured in Kohima on June 25. NSF also demanded that the Government direct all the cadres of every faction be confined within designated camps and to seriously monitor “free movement” of armed cadres in civilian areas. It also demanded that Government ensure security of the general public and also asked it not to release any accused on bail.
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July - 2 
NSCN-K’s Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) while condemning the 21-Assam Rifles (AR) raid on ‘lieutenant colonel’ Akaho Zhimo’s residence at Alahuto colony in Zunheboto District on July 2, also demanded the 21- AR to clarify their stand.
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NSCN-K’s Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) while condemning the 21-Assam Rifles (AR) raid on ‘lieutenant colonel’ Akaho Zhimo’s residence at Alahuto colony in Zunheboto District on July 2, also demanded the 21- AR to clarify their stand.
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July - 2 
Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Patrapali village in Sonepur District following an encounter with the Maoists on July 2, reports The Hindustan Times. While a personnel of the state's elite anti-Naxal [Lef
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Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Patrapali village in Sonepur District following an encounter with the Maoists on July 2, reports The Hindustan Times. While a personnel of the state's elite anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] Special Operations Group (SOG) was injured in the encounter, Police said some Maoists might have died. "The Police recovered five guns, two grenades and some bombs from the camp deserted by Maoists after the encounter," said northern range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sanjay Kumar, adding that some high profile Maoists were believed to be in the camp.
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Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar (45) and four other Policemen were killed in an ambush by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kathikund forest area of Dumka District on July 2, reports The Indian Expres
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Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar (45) and four other Policemen were killed in an ambush by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kathikund forest area of Dumka District on July 2, reports The Indian Express. Balihar was returning from a meeting with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Priya Dubey in Dumka when his vehicle was attacked by Maoists between 2.30 and 3pm. Preliminary reports indicated that Maoists began firing on the convoy from higher ground. There were no reports of any blasts. Four policemen are reported to have suffered serious injuries. The others who were killed have been identified as Ashok Srivastav, Manoj Hembrom, Chandan Thapa and Rajiv Sharma. While three were the SP’s security guards, one was his driver. “It looks like the Maoists went after a soft target. They have suffered major losses in the past few months. We have a massive operation on in Latehar and have made significant progress in Gumla,” said Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar. “The spot where the incident took place is about 55 kilometres from Dumka town... The terrain is so bad, it took almost two hours for the first police team to reach the spot,” said DIG (Personnel) Shambhu Thakur. The Times of India adds that around 100 Maoists took part in the ambush and the SP was travelling in a convoy of three SUVs.
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Police arrested one person, identified as Rahul Ramkishan Kharatage, on July 2 for allegedly printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination at his home in Kailashnagar in Aurangabad (Aurangabad District), reports The
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Police arrested one person, identified as Rahul Ramkishan Kharatage, on July 2 for allegedly printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination at his home in Kailashnagar in Aurangabad (Aurangabad District), reports The Times of India. The Police have also seized a computer, a scanner and a printer from his possession.
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July - 2 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh has reiterated that the Union Government was “serious about the Naga problem” and added that “the issue will be solved soon”. PM made the assurance when State Minister of School Education, C.M.Chang, met him in New
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh has reiterated that the Union Government was “serious about the Naga problem” and added that “the issue will be solved soon”. PM made the assurance when State Minister of School Education, C.M.Chang, met him in New Delhi recently. According to a communiqué issued by Public Relations Officer, Nagaland House, New Delhi, Kuolie Mere, the PM had stated this in response to an appeal made by Chang to solve the Naga political issue. The Prime Minister had reportedly enquired about the collective leadership of the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) form Chang. Chang had urged the Prime Minister to resolve the Naga political issue during his (Dr Singh’s) tenure and leadership. He told the Prime Minister that Nagas were “expecting solution before the next general elections (2014)”. Chang further told the PM that the Naga people longed for a permanent settlement that was “honourable and acceptable to the Nagas”. During his meeting, Chang also requested the Prime Minister for more funds for Nagaland. In response, the PM informed Chang that more funds would be granted to Nagaland in September 2012 and that additional funds would be provided to all North East States during the current financial year [2013]. The PM also mentioned that he had assured State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in their last meeting about the additional fund for the State and an early solution to the Naga political issue.
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July - 2 
Reports said that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia (56) alias Golap Baruah will face trial in India after his deportation from Bangladesh. Besides cases like being a member of an outlawed outfit, Chetia,
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Reports said that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia (56) alias Golap Baruah will face trial in India after his deportation from Bangladesh. Besides cases like being a member of an outlawed outfit, Chetia, is also wanted in a case charging him with ordering, abetting and instigating the murder of the wife, driver and personal security officer of former Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police, A K Mallick in 1989.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 2 killed a man, identified as Arjun Petta Madavi (27), suspecting him to be a Police informant, in M Gadchiroli District. The body of Madavi was found near Kalhed village in the District
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 2 killed a man, identified as Arjun Petta Madavi (27), suspecting him to be a Police informant, in M Gadchiroli District. The body of Madavi was found near Kalhed village in the District’s Sironcha division, said the Police in a press release.
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July - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former Maoist, identified as Bhagath, near Vijayapuri Colony in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District around midnight on July 2, reports The Hindu. The bullet-ridden bo
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former Maoist, identified as Bhagath, near Vijayapuri Colony in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District around midnight on July 2, reports The Hindu. The bullet-ridden body of Bhagath, a former member of the Pamedu Area Committee of the neighbouring Chhattisgarh State, was found on the Vijayapuri Colony-Kothapalli road in the early hours of July 3. According to sources, a group of Maoists of the Venkatapuram Area Committee shot dead Bhagath after picking him up somewhere near Edira village. In a letter left at the scene, they alleged that Bhagath had tipped off the Police about the movement of their cadres that led to the killing of nine Maoists in Chhattisgarh in April 2013. They also accused Bhagath of acting hand in glove with a constable associated with anti-Maoist activities. Bhadrachalam Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) N. Prakash Reddy termed as baseless the charges levelled by the Maoists against the Police. Bhagath had left the movement a year ago and had been staying in Manuguru mandal (administrative division) in Palvancha division since then.
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The death toll in the July 2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on the convoy of Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) has risen to six with the fifth Policeman, driver of the SP, succumbing to his injuries late on July 2, rep
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The death toll in the July 2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on the convoy of Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) has risen to six with the fifth Policeman, driver of the SP, succumbing to his injuries late on July 2, reports The Times of India. Earlier, it was reported that the SP and four other Policemen were killed in the attack.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on June 22 seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR three million being smuggled in from China’s Xinjiang Province, The Times of India reports on July 3. The consignment was sen
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on June 22 seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR three million being smuggled in from China’s Xinjiang Province, The Times of India reports on July 3. The consignment was sent through an international courier from China's Xinjiang Province. The development comes close on the heels of three Chinese nationals from the same Province being apprehended in Leh area of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while trying to illegally cross over to Pakistan. They are currently being probed by intelligence agencies in Leh. According to sources, DRI officials arrested the courier with addressed to an old Delhi restaurant. After the traditional routes of Nepal, Bangladesh and Dubai came under the scanner of security agencies, FICN cartels from Pakistan had started routing fake currency through south-east Asian countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam. This is probably the first time that FICN pushed in by Pakistan has come via China and raises concerns of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI's) growing network in certain provinces of China. "However, this is probably the first time that China has become part of the FICN trail. It raises concerns as it means ISI has been able to build strong networks in certain restive provinces of China which can pose bigger challenges in future," said an officer from the security establishment.
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The Sangai Express reports that heavy exchange of fire took place between Kuki National Front (KNF) militants and Security Forces (SFs) escorting two Ministers from interior Senapati District on July 2 but there was no report of any casualty, officia
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The Sangai Express reports that heavy exchange of fire took place between Kuki National Front (KNF) militants and Security Forces (SFs) escorting two Ministers from interior Senapati District on July 2 but there was no report of any casualty, officials said. Manipur Works Minister Kh Ratankumar and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Ngamthang Haokip were proceeding towards Senapati District headquarters when suspected militants fired at their security party at Gopibung area on Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati National Highway, they said. The security personnel escorting the two Ministers returned fire and the exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for some minutes during which the militants escaped through thick hilly jungles, the officials said. It was not immediately known if there was any casualty on the side of the militants, they said.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) admitted that despite a decline in violence levels, the "the core armed capabilities of the CPI (Maoist) [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] have not suffered any significant damage", reports The Ti
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) admitted that despite a decline in violence levels, the "the core armed capabilities of the CPI (Maoist) [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] have not suffered any significant damage", reports The Times of India. The MHA, in a note circulated to members of the consultative committee during its meeting on July 2, a couple of hours before the attack, said the Maoists were expanding its area of influence besides upgrading military tactics. Large budgets, deployment of paramilitary and Police modernization programmes have been able to degrade the Maoist capacity to the extent hoped for by the Centre. The MHA said CPI-Maoist is working "assiduously to extend its area of influence in eastern Chhattisgarh and Western Odisha... The outfit focused on organization consolidation, besides upgrading its military tactics".
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July - 2 
Zeliang People Organisation-Nagaland (ZPO-N) has appealed the State Government to withdraw the recognition of Rongmei tribe. In a statement, ZPO-N ‘joint secretary’ Kiepeube said the appeal was made after considering the “illegality” of the recogniti
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Zeliang People Organisation-Nagaland (ZPO-N) has appealed the State Government to withdraw the recognition of Rongmei tribe. In a statement, ZPO-N ‘joint secretary’ Kiepeube said the appeal was made after considering the “illegality” of the recognition in the light of laws/acts and criteria set by the state government. ZPO-N said it believed that any major decision pertaining to the future of Nagas of Nagaland should be made after thorough deliberation in the state assembly and after taking into confidence the tribal bodies or the people of Nagaland.
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July - 2 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, one of main accused in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007, on July 2 failed to appear before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), which took strong exception and ordered h
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, one of main accused in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007, on July 2 failed to appear before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), which took strong exception and ordered his physical presence on July 9, 2013, reports The Hindu. Musharraf failed to appear before the court due to security reasons, officials said. According to court officials, the ATC in Rawalpindi fixed July 9 for next hearing and ordered the authorities to produce Musharraf.
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The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) on July 2 accused the Government, Intelligence agencies and Khuzdar administration of harassing the people of Wadh town of Khuzdar District, report Dawn. The party appealed to the traders to observe a st
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The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) on July 2 accused the Government, Intelligence agencies and Khuzdar administration of harassing the people of Wadh town of Khuzdar District, report Dawn. The party appealed to the traders to observe a strike on July 4, and requested the transporters not to bring to the roads their buses and coaches on July 5, to support the party’s blockade of the highways. Leaders and activists of the BNP staged a demonstration outside the press club in protest against the killing of three persons in Wadh area on June 29, 2013.
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A ‘commander’ of the Haqqani network and an al Qaeda operative were among the 17 persons killed in drone strike in Sirai Darpakhel area near Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2, reports The New
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A ‘commander’ of the Haqqani network and an al Qaeda operative were among the 17 persons killed in drone strike in Sirai Darpakhel area near Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2, reports The News. Sources said those killed in the strike included Mullah Akhtar Zadran, a ‘commander’ of the Haqqani network, and Abu Saif Al-Jazeri, an operative of Al Qaeda. Also killed in the strike are said to be two Punjabi militant ‘commanders’ — Rana Ashraf and Naveed Butt. The other 13 victims were ‘foot soldiers’, the sources added.
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July - 2 
A member of Tawheed ul Islam, a pro-government peace militia, was killed in a landmine blast in Zakhakhel Bazaar area of Khyber Agency. Khyber administration officials said the volunteers were on a routine patrol when two of them stepped over a landm
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A member of Tawheed ul Islam, a pro-government peace militia, was killed in a landmine blast in Zakhakhel Bazaar area of Khyber Agency. Khyber administration officials said the volunteers were on a routine patrol when two of them stepped over a landmine planted along a track. One volunteer was killed on the spot while the other received critical injuries.
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July - 2 
A resident of Agra Taj told Dawn that for the past three days, they had been made hostage by armed militants. He said there was such heavy firing in the area that his nephew, a tailor, could not travel even half a kilometre to reach his home
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A resident of Agra Taj told Dawn that for the past three days, they had been made hostage by armed militants. He said there was such heavy firing in the area that his nephew, a tailor, could not travel even half a kilometre to reach his home
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July - 2 
A woman was killed when an explosive device planted in a field went off in border area of Kitkoot. Local officials said the woman (40) was working in the fields when the blast occurred.
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A woman was killed when an explosive device planted in a field went off in border area of Kitkoot. Local officials said the woman (40) was working in the fields when the blast occurred.
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July - 2 
A woman, identified as Amna, was shot dead in Bihar Colony, the Chakiwara Police said. “Five more persons sustained bullet wounds in Mandra Para and other localities,” said the Chakiwara Police official. Militants also threw a hand grenade in the loc
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A woman, identified as Amna, was shot dead in Bihar Colony, the Chakiwara Police said. “Five more persons sustained bullet wounds in Mandra Para and other localities,” said the Chakiwara Police official. Militants also threw a hand grenade in the locality but so far no casualty has been reported.
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July - 2 
At least 17 suspected militants were killed and two others injured by a US drone which attacked a house in Sirai Darpakhel area near Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2, reports Dawn. Intellige
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At least 17 suspected militants were killed and two others injured by a US drone which attacked a house in Sirai Darpakhel area near Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2, reports Dawn. Intelligence sources confirmed the death toll, adding that a key militant leader had been targeted whose identity was not known as yet.
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July - 2 
At least six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed and seven others injured when militants attacked the Kishan Ganga check-post near Frontier Region (FR), Jina Kor, in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP
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At least six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed and seven others injured when militants attacked the Kishan Ganga check-post near Frontier Region (FR), Jina Kor, in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), in the night of July 2, reports Dawn. Moreover, Police confirmed the incident and said that militants also kidnapped two Security Force personnel.
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July - 2 
At least three people, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in firing incidents in Lyari area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 2, reports Dawn. According to Police details, the firing was a resul
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At least three people, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in firing incidents in Lyari area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 2, reports Dawn. According to Police details, the firing was a result of the failure of a ‘truce’ between the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC) and the banned Peoples Amn Committee (PAC), recently arranged by officials of Law-Enforcement Agencies and District Administration. Armed militants resorted to firing into the air, mostly in the Kalri and Chakiwara areas, making the residents ‘hostage’ as both Police and Rangers were nowhere to be seen in the area. An activist of MQM, identified as Muhammad Shahzad (25), was shot dead and two others, identified as Shakeel Ahmed and Naseem Ahmed, were wounded at a bus stop near the Tooba mosque in Orangi Town, said the Iqbal Market Police
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July - 2 
Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Malik Baloch has assured the Shia Hazara community that his Government will fulfil its responsibility to protect their lives and property and eradicate terrorism, reports Dawn.
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Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Malik Baloch has assured the Shia Hazara community that his Government will fulfil its responsibility to protect their lives and property and eradicate terrorism, reports Dawn.
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In the same locality one person was also shot at and wounded in the firing
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In the same locality one person was also shot at and wounded in the firing
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July - 2 
One Usman Ghani (40) was shot dead when two groups resorted to firing near Naval Flats in Kalri area, said in-charge SHO of Kalri Wazir Muhammad. Ghani was affiliated with KRC.
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One Usman Ghani (40) was shot dead when two groups resorted to firing near Naval Flats in Kalri area, said in-charge SHO of Kalri Wazir Muhammad. Ghani was affiliated with KRC.
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July - 2 
Police recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition during various raids in different areas of the Hangu city (Hangu District) and arrested 31 proclaimed offenders wanted in various cases of heinous nature, reports Daily Times. District Police Officer
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Police recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition during various raids in different areas of the Hangu city (Hangu District) and arrested 31 proclaimed offenders wanted in various cases of heinous nature, reports Daily Times. District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said the operations were conducted in Sarkanda, Bakto, Kando Kelly, Mero Bak Banda, Lakhti Banda, Spin Khawary, Warasta, Duaba and Thall areas that led to recovery of 35 Kalashnikovs, 27 rifles, 29 guns, 71 pistols, two HMG, seven RPGs, three hand grenades and 4322 cartridges from the possession of outlaws. During the cleanup operation, he said 31 proclaimed offenders, including five militants and 190 suspects, were arrested.
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July - 2 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on July 2 said that he has directed the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA), including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), to treat June 30 bombing in the Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on July 2 said that he has directed the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA), including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), to treat June 30 bombing in the Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, as a test case and catch the culprits, reports Daily Times. He stated, “This (attacks) is neither acceptable for the provincial government nor for the federal government.” Assuring Balochistan CM Abdul Malik all possible support from the Federal Government, including the best Police officers in the country, Nawaz expressed his determination to combat terrorism. “If we keep fighting them in such a determined manner, we will manage to end terrorism”, the PM added.
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July - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 2 claimed to have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing foreign tourists in Diamer District on June 23, 2013, reports Daily Times. His arrest came a day after another suspect, a worker of Water and Powe
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 2 claimed to have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing foreign tourists in Diamer District on June 23, 2013, reports Daily Times. His arrest came a day after another suspect, a worker of Water and Power Department, was arrested from Chilas town, the capital of Diamer. The suspect belongs to a 16-memebr terrorist gang allegedly involved in the Diamer attack. He was arrested while he was on duty. SFs have so far arrested three suspects and all are the locals.
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July - 2 
The number of reported civilian deaths caused by the CIA’s drone campaign in Pakistan is at an all-time low, The Express Tribune quoting a report by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported on July 3. According to the data mentioned in
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The number of reported civilian deaths caused by the CIA’s drone campaign in Pakistan is at an all-time low, The Express Tribune quoting a report by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported on July 3. According to the data mentioned in the report, the number of drone strikes conducted under Obama’s administration stands at 318, while the total number of strikes carried out since 2004 is 370. These hundreds of strikes in Pakistan’s tribal region killed at least 2,500 people, 400 of whom are said to be civilians. The report stated that around 200 children lost their lives in drone attacks. The campaign carried out with the help of unmanned aircraft left around 1,100 injured. There is said to be a steep decline in the number of US drone strikes in Pakistan; strikes are now at their lowest level since early 2008. The average number of people being killed in each drone strike has fallen sharply too, an analysis of the Bureau’s data shows. On average, four people now die in each attack – just a third of the rate in the first six months of 2010. TJIB data indicates that the highest casualties in the US drone war occur when the CIA carries out “signature strikes” – attacking groups of men judged to be behaving in a suspicious manner. TBIJ is a not for profit organisation based at City University in London.
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July - 2 
The return of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Mohammad Khwaja relief camp in Hangu (Hangu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) to Chaper Perozkhel area in Orakzai Agency was postponed at the eleventh hour on July 2 over threats of terr
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The return of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Mohammad Khwaja relief camp in Hangu (Hangu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) to Chaper Perozkhel area in Orakzai Agency was postponed at the eleventh hour on July 2 over threats of terrorist attacks, reports Dawn. FATA Disaster Management Authority had made preparations for the return of over 26,000 IDPs to Chaper Perozkhel area from Tuesday (July 2). The next date for the IDPs’ return will be announced later on, according to the relevant officials. The political administration and FDMA had joined hands for the rehabilitation of IDPs from the Mohammad Khwaja relief camp in Hangu to Chaper Perozkhel area in Orakzai Agency after the return of normalcy in the region. Officials said suspected militants had sneaked into Chaper Perozkhel area and therefore, acts of sabotage were imminent.
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July - 2 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a pro-government tribal elder at Badan area in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency. Malik Gul Farosh Khan, a local peace committee member, was on his way home when he was ambushed at Badan area.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a pro-government tribal elder at Badan area in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency. Malik Gul Farosh Khan, a local peace committee member, was on his way home when he was ambushed at Badan area.
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July - 2 
12 armed Tarai outfits have announced their unification and have come up with an agenda to foil the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline on July 3. A weeklong meeting held among the armed groups in an undisclosed place
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12 armed Tarai outfits have announced their unification and have come up with an agenda to foil the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline on July 3. A weeklong meeting held among the armed groups in an undisclosed place decided the unification. But an outfit led by Jai Krishna Goit refused to be merged with the new front despite attending the gathering. According to Rajan Mukti, the chairman Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), the meeting decided to name the united front as the JTMM and he has been appointed as its chairman. The meeting also passed the eight-point course of action which is aimed at disrupting the CA polls slated for November 19 among others.
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July - 2 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya, which leads an alliance of small parties opposing November polls, decided on July 2 to boycott the election “strongly and actively”, even mobilizing party activists for the same, reports Nepal News. The meeting of the party’s Centr
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya, which leads an alliance of small parties opposing November polls, decided on July 2 to boycott the election “strongly and actively”, even mobilizing party activists for the same, reports Nepal News. The meeting of the party’s Central Committee (CC) that concluded in Pokhara of Kaski District reached to a decision to this effect. The meeting also decided to deploy “teams” led by the party’s central advisors and central members in each constituency with the objective of “effectively” boycotting the election. The party leadership has said that apart from the team, there will also be a “section army” and a propaganda team to help the teams in their purpose. Tags
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July - 2 
Comilla District, at least 10 people were injured during a clash between Police and ICS cadres in the Comilla city. The clash ensued when Police intercepted a procession in the city. Police charged batons and fired rubber bullets, leaving 10 ICS cad
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Comilla District, at least 10 people were injured during a clash between Police and ICS cadres in the Comilla city. The clash ensued when Police intercepted a procession in the city. Police charged batons and fired rubber bullets, leaving 10 ICS cadres injured. Later, Police arrested four ICS cadres from the area.
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July - 2 
Eight Policemen were injured as Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres hurled 15 bombs at them at Chapainawabganj Government College campus in Chapainawabganj District on July 2, reports The Daily Star. The injured cops include Officer-in-Charge (OC) Baz
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Eight Policemen were injured as Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres hurled 15 bombs at them at Chapainawabganj Government College campus in Chapainawabganj District on July 2, reports The Daily Star. The injured cops include Officer-in-Charge (OC) Bazlur Rashid, Sub-Inspectors Rawshan Kabir, Abu Sayed, Monir, and Dulal, Assistant Sub-Inspector Mukul, and Constables Khairul Basher and Abu Bakkar. Police said the incident occurred when ICS cadres brought out a procession in the campus welcoming the first year students. Police arrested five ICS cadres from the campus.
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July - 2 
A Canadian Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operative extradited to the United States (US) to face charges of supporting the LTTE on July 2 pleaded guilty in Brooklyn in New York to the charges against him, reports Colombo Page. The suspect, S
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A Canadian Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operative extradited to the United States (US) to face charges of supporting the LTTE on July 2 pleaded guilty in Brooklyn in New York to the charges against him, reports Colombo Page. The suspect, Suresh Sriskandarajah (32), could face up to 25 years in prison after admitting that he provided material support including sophisticated military technology to the LTTE. According to court filings, Sriskandarajah and several co-conspirators have assisted a principal LTTE procurement officer to research and acquire aviation equipment, submarine and warship design software, and communications equipment. Sriskandarajah has used students as couriers to smuggle prohibited items into LTTE-controlled Wanni region in Sri Lanka. He has also helped the LTTE launder its proceeds in the US and elsewhere.
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July - 2 
Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, on July 2 said that the Indo-Lanka Accord and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution are invalid, reports Colombo Page. The Minister noted that India had failed to disar
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Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, on July 2 said that the Indo-Lanka Accord and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution are invalid, reports Colombo Page. The Minister noted that India had failed to disarm the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as agreed in the Indo-Lanka Accord. He explained that India had pledged to disarm the LTTE in 72 hours after entering into the agreement but had failed to do. Therefore, he notes that the Sri Lankan Government should realize that the agreement is invalid.
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July - 3 
11 people from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), including five former militants, who tried to enter India from Nepal through Sonouli border (Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh), seeking to avail the benefits of Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation policy, wer
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11 people from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), including five former militants, who tried to enter India from Nepal through Sonouli border (Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh), seeking to avail the benefits of Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation policy, were detained by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), reports Rising Kashmir. SSB commandant of Sonouli, B K Bankhoti on July 3 said, "The group had reached Kathmandu from Pakistan and from there crossed into India last night [July 2] and were detained by security personnel as they did not have valid documents." Bankhoti said they had left J&K between 1989 and 2009 and were settled in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Some of them had also been involved in militant activities”. He said they told security personnel that they wanted to take advantage of the Rehabilitation Policy of 2010 under the J&K government and wanted to go there. According to the surrender policy, Kashmiri residents who crossed over to PoK between 1989 and 2009 would be considered for safe return. The detained persons comprising five men, four women and two children were sent to Jammu and Kashmir cell in Delhi, accompanied by troops.
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July - 3 
A 33-year-old Maoist, identified as Ramsingh Nag, carrying a cash reward of INR 25,000, was arrested from Mardapal village in Kondagaon District on July 3, reports The Business Standard. He had joined the Maoists as ‘section commander’ of Kaknar plat
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A 33-year-old Maoist, identified as Ramsingh Nag, carrying a cash reward of INR 25,000, was arrested from Mardapal village in Kondagaon District on July 3, reports The Business Standard. He had joined the Maoists as ‘section commander’ of Kaknar platoon in 2010. Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Surjeet Atri said he was involved in a number of crimes ranging from loot, arson, murder in the region.
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July - 3 
A complete shutdown was observed on the fourth consecutive day on July 3 at Bandipora, Baramulla, Sopore, Kupwara, Hajan, Lar Ganderbal, Palhalan and various other areas of North Kashmir against the ‘killing’ of two youths.
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A complete shutdown was observed on the fourth consecutive day on July 3 at Bandipora, Baramulla, Sopore, Kupwara, Hajan, Lar Ganderbal, Palhalan and various other areas of North Kashmir against the ‘killing’ of two youths.
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July - 3 
A group of ‘protesters’ tried to take out a ‘protest rally’ near Kurhama in Ganderbal District on Srinagar-Lar bypass towards the Kondebal in Ganderbal, but the heavy contingent of police and CRPF deployed in the areas stopped their way and did not a
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A group of ‘protesters’ tried to take out a ‘protest rally’ near Kurhama in Ganderbal District on Srinagar-Lar bypass towards the Kondebal in Ganderbal, but the heavy contingent of police and CRPF deployed in the areas stopped their way and did not allow the protest to proceed. The Police action was responded by the ‘protesters’ with stones and bricks and shouted slogans against Army, Police and State Government. The security men also lobbed dozens of tear smoke shells. In these clashes also few people got injured.
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July - 3 
A report by the Intelligence Wing of the Police expressed concern over the influx of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into Kerala especially considering the threat of cross-border terrorism and the spread of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), The Hindu
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A report by the Intelligence Wing of the Police expressed concern over the influx of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into Kerala especially considering the threat of cross-border terrorism and the spread of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), The Hindu reports on July 4. Intelligence Additional Director General of Police (DGP) T.P. Senkumar said cases of Bangladeshi immigrants carrying large sums of FICN had not been detected in Kerala. “In a few instances, they were found to be carrying very small sums of fake currency… The border with Bangladesh has gaps at some points and immigrants cross into India on foot through the breaks in the fence. Some also swim across rivers on the border to reach India”, Senkumar commented. Further it has been revealed that 21 cases under the Registration of Foreigners Act were registered in 2012.
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July - 3 
According to sources in the Bangladesh High Commission, there is a strong possibility of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia being handed over after the visit of Bangladeshi Foreign Minister, Dipu Moni on July 25, r
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According to sources in the Bangladesh High Commission, there is a strong possibility of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia being handed over after the visit of Bangladeshi Foreign Minister, Dipu Moni on July 25, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 3 
All Assam Minority Student’s Union (AAMSU) has warned of an economic blockade of Garo Hills from July 8 and reportedly demanded that the Meghalaya Government raise the ex gratia given to the families of nine victims who were killed in two separate in
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All Assam Minority Student’s Union (AAMSU) has warned of an economic blockade of Garo Hills from July 8 and reportedly demanded that the Meghalaya Government raise the ex gratia given to the families of nine victims who were killed in two separate incidents in South and West Garo Hills on June 23, reports The Telegraph on July 4. AAMSU has threatened to block supply of all essential food items flowing into the Garo hills from Assam’s Singimari region of Dhubri District. AAMSU also demanded that the two migrant workers currently under the custody of Meghalaya be released unconditionally. They were assaulted along with another labourer at Wadanang locality of Tura for allegedly attempting to molest a girl.
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July - 3 
An Indian Coast Guard team visited Pakistan earlier this week to discuss the issues of fishermen languishing in jails and coordination between the two maritime forces, Business Standard reports on July 4. During the two-day visit from June 30, the Co
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An Indian Coast Guard team visited Pakistan earlier this week to discuss the issues of fishermen languishing in jails and coordination between the two maritime forces, Business Standard reports on July 4. During the two-day visit from June 30, the Coast Guard team led by its Director General (DG) Vice Admiral Anurag Thapliyal held talks with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) chief Rear Admiral Waseem Akram in Karachi (Provincial Capital of Sindh).
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July - 3 
Angami Public Organisation (APO) has urged upon the State’s Chief Minister to issue notification to derecognize the Rongmei community as a recognized indigenous inhabitant Naga tribe of the State and also “to put an end to the move to recognize Mao C
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Angami Public Organisation (APO) has urged upon the State’s Chief Minister to issue notification to derecognize the Rongmei community as a recognized indigenous inhabitant Naga tribe of the State and also “to put an end to the move to recognize Mao Community as an Indigenous Inhabitant Tribe of Nagaland State for the sake of justice, Naga unity, integration and simultaneously to protect the welfare of the public of Nagaland.”
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July - 3 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 3 said some incidents in the Valley over the past 10 days have lent credence to voices both against and for revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the State, reports Samay Live. "I
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 3 said some incidents in the Valley over the past 10 days have lent credence to voices both against and for revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the State, reports Samay Live. "I won't talk about AFSPA right now. Last 10 days, we have seen two incidents which have given evidence both for presence and revocation of AFSPA," he stated. Omar said the advocates of continuation of AFSPA in the state cite the example of attack on Army convoy in Srinagar on June 24 in which eight soldiers were killed and a dozen others were injured. "They say that AFSPA cannot be revoked when such incidents take place. Those who want the Act to go cite the Sumbal [Bandipora District] incident, saying there was wrong use of powers ... which led to death of two youths. If there was no AFSPA it would not have happened," he said. Omar said he would continue the discussion with the Centre on the issue of partial revocation of AFSPA in the state. "I will only say that our discussions about AFSPA (with the Centre) will continue," he added.
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July - 3 
Four heavily armed militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) fired several rounds in the air when a Road Opening Party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were passing by near the Noney Bridge in T
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Four heavily armed militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) fired several rounds in the air when a Road Opening Party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were passing by near the Noney Bridge in Tamenglong District, reports Kanglaonline. However, no casualty was reported. Security Forces have reportedly cordoned off the area and operations were conducted.
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July - 3 
General Officer Commanding (GOC, 16 Corps), Lieutenant General D S Hooda said on July 3 that firing, ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts from across the border have increased and the situation along the LoC is tense, reports Daily Excelsi
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General Officer Commanding (GOC, 16 Corps), Lieutenant General D S Hooda said on July 3 that firing, ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts from across the border have increased and the situation along the LoC is tense, reports Daily Excelsior. “Firing (from across the border) has increased in the past two to three months. Ceasefire violations have increased. The situation on the border (with Pakistan) is tense but under control,” he said. “Infiltrators are now attacking our security forces, targeting our posts more openly as they are desperate to infiltrate. Attack on security forces to inflict more and more casualties is the new strategy of infiltrators,” the Army officer said. He also said that they are able to infiltrate because of heavy snowfall which damages the fencing erected for checking infiltration. On Border Action Team (BAT) attacks from across the border, the Army Commander said “there are strong possibilities of BAT strikes on our forces from the Pakistani side as experienced previously.” Replying to a query, he said “it is premature to attribute escalation in tension on the border to the change of Government in Pakistan.”
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July - 3 
Gujarat has been put on high alert on July 3 (today) as eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists have sneaked in from Pakistan, reports samaylive.com. Intelligence Bureau (IB) revealed that terrorist have entered Bhuj (Kutchh District) in Gujarat throu
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Gujarat has been put on high alert on July 3 (today) as eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists have sneaked in from Pakistan, reports samaylive.com. Intelligence Bureau (IB) revealed that terrorist have entered Bhuj (Kutchh District) in Gujarat through maritime borders and all efforts are being made to trace their exact location. In response to the IB alert, the Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, local Police, Border Security Force (BSF), Army and the customs department have all heightened surveillance along both land and sea borders of the country. An alert has been sounded across the twelve coastal Districts of Gujarat and also in parts of Maharashtra, covering the stretch from Jamnagar up to Mumbai.
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July - 3 
he Maoists and the Policemen were engaged in an hour-long encounter in a forest area between Kumandi and Raja Pahar in Manika Police Station area of Latehar District on July 3, reports The Telegraph. “The encounter began at noon and continued for mor
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he Maoists and the Policemen were engaged in an hour-long encounter in a forest area between Kumandi and Raja Pahar in Manika Police Station area of Latehar District on July 3, reports The Telegraph. “The encounter began at noon and continued for more than an hour. The force has not yet returned and detailed reports of the encounter are awaited,” said Latehar SP Michael S. Raj.
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in Latehar District, in West Jharkhand along the border with Chhattisgarh, over 1,200 Policemen and Centrally Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) were deployed to surround areas of the Kumandih forest in Manika block, where over 200 cadres of CPI-Maoists are
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in Latehar District, in West Jharkhand along the border with Chhattisgarh, over 1,200 Policemen and Centrally Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) were deployed to surround areas of the Kumandih forest in Manika block, where over 200 cadres of CPI-Maoists are believed to have come together for a meeting. Continuing the operations for the 10th day in the area, State Police and CAPFs, including Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), destroyed some camps on July 3 and July 4 and seized three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 13 detonators, several backpacks, mobile chargers and literature from a camp near Murhar hills in Kumandih. Jharkhand Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar who visited the area on July 3 said, “We have information that several top leaders of the Koel Sankh zone were having meetings in the area. We are proceeding cautiously as Maoists had planted explosives in the entire area. In some parts of the thick forest, they have occupied hilly terrain, where they will be an advantage.” Further, in an interview with Pioneer, the DGP said the Security Forces (SFs) will fight the Maoists to the finish in Kumandih jungle, spreading over 50-60 square kilometres. "They should either surrender or face the bullets. They can't escape as we have deployed troops at all the possible exit points," he added. The DGP said five companies of forces drawn from Jharkhand Armed Police and Indian Reserve Battalions were deployed on July 4 to the existing strength of 1,500 troops fighting the Maoists since June 24. "Though the Maoists' presence in Santhal Pargana has been there for the last five years, but my assessment is that they don't have formidable strength. That Balihar could speak to the office in-charge of Amarapara after the ambush shows that they were not in huge numbers during the incident near Kathikund," he added.
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July - 3 
Outside General Bus stand Batmaloo and at fruit Mandi Parimpora in Srinagar some ‘protesters’ pelted stones towards Police, but the heavy contingents of Police chased these youths and brought the situation under control.
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Outside General Bus stand Batmaloo and at fruit Mandi Parimpora in Srinagar some ‘protesters’ pelted stones towards Police, but the heavy contingents of Police chased these youths and brought the situation under control.
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July - 3 
Police arrested an Army ‘informer’, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, for his alleged role in the killing of 18-year-old youth, Irfan Ganai, at Markundal in Bandipora District on June 30, according to The Times of India. Kashmir range Inspector General of Polic
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Police arrested an Army ‘informer’, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, for his alleged role in the killing of 18-year-old youth, Irfan Ganai, at Markundal in Bandipora District on June 30, according to The Times of India. Kashmir range Inspector General of Police, A G Mir, said Sheikh was arrested on July 3 as he had misinformed Army about the presence of militants where Irfan Ganai was killed. In addition, Higher Education Minister Mohammad Akbar Lone, who represents the area in the State Assembly, said Sheikh had fired on Ganai. "Manzoor used Army for his nefarious designs as a few days back the Army source had a brawl with Irfan's neighbors." He claimed the Army was equally responsible for this killing as it had equipped Sheikh with a weapon, which he used to allegedly kill Ganai. "The Army had violated all norms by not informing local Police that they were going to lay a siege around Markundal." Another youth was later killed after Army soldiers ‘fired’ at a group of people protesting Ganai's killing.
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July - 3 
Protesters’ pelted stones at main town Sopore and Palhalan in Baramulla District and various other areas of North Kashmir towards the Police and CRPF. The forces also lobbed tear gas shells and resorted to aerial firing to disperse the protesters. Du
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Protesters’ pelted stones at main town Sopore and Palhalan in Baramulla District and various other areas of North Kashmir towards the Police and CRPF. The forces also lobbed tear gas shells and resorted to aerial firing to disperse the protesters. During these clashes more than a dozen youths and Security Force (SF) personnel also got injured.
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July - 3 
Rising Kashmir reports that the Union Cabinet on July 3 gave its nod to a grant of INR 7.10 billion for land acquistion for expansion and upgradation of rural roads network in Jammu and Kashmir. The payment will be a special one-time dispensation for
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Rising Kashmir reports that the Union Cabinet on July 3 gave its nod to a grant of INR 7.10 billion for land acquistion for expansion and upgradation of rural roads network in Jammu and Kashmir. The payment will be a special one-time dispensation for Jammu and Kashmir to meet the cost of land acquisition covering compensatory afforestation, forest land, trees, private land and structures for completion of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programmes. As reported earlier, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had announced INR 7.10 billion grant to Jammu and Kashmir at a meeting with the Council of Ministers of the state during his visit to Srinagar on June 25-26, 2013.
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July - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout located inside the Naranga jungle under Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on July 3, reports The Hindu. The hideout was unearthed during a joint operation of per
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout located inside the Naranga jungle under Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on July 3, reports The Hindu. The hideout was unearthed during a joint operation of personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) and Koraput District Police. Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as well as other materials of Maoist use, including Maoist literature and uniform, were seized from the hideout. The IEDs were in the form of metal tiffin boxes, which could be easily transported and planted. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) of Koraput, Avinash Kumar, investigation was on to ascertain whether it was an old deserted hideout of the Maoists or a recent one.
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July - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 3 carried out massive combing operations in the forests of Dumka and Pakur Districts, but made no headway in tracking them down, reports The Hindu. Anand Shankar, the adviser to Jharkhand Governor said, “The security-men
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 3 carried out massive combing operations in the forests of Dumka and Pakur Districts, but made no headway in tracking them down, reports The Hindu. Anand Shankar, the adviser to Jharkhand Governor said, “The security-men have launched an operation to take strong action against the extremists.”
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July - 3 
Separatist leaders, including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, APHC-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, Democratic Party
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Separatist leaders, including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, APHC-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, Democratic Party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah and others were placed under house arrest to prevent them from going to Markundal and Kondebal to attend the ‘condolence and prayer rallies’ of Irfan Ahmad Ganaie and Tariq Ahmad Leharwal (those killed in the alleged firing).
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July - 3 
The cabinet approved the Home department's proposal to create 25 additional units of Special Task Force (STF) in order to contain the onslaught of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the State, reports Times of India. Each STF unit would be headed by a Depu
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The cabinet approved the Home department's proposal to create 25 additional units of Special Task Force (STF) in order to contain the onslaught of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the State, reports Times of India. Each STF unit would be headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-rank official. A total of 1167 Police personnel would be included in the 25 STF teams. A total sum of INR 494.5 million per annum would be spent on them.
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July - 3 
The Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge at Nampally in Hyderabad District on July 3 acquitted alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Mohammed Abdul Nayeem alias Sameer in a case related to his escape from Police custody, according to The T
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The Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge at Nampally in Hyderabad District on July 3 acquitted alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Mohammed Abdul Nayeem alias Sameer in a case related to his escape from Police custody, according to The Times of India. The session's judge acquitted Sameer after the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him. The Special Investigation Cell (SIC) probing the 2007 Mecca Masjid bomb blast case had brought Sameer from Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Hyderabad on June 6, 2007, on a prisoner's transit (PT) warrant for interrogation. Later the Central Crime Station (CCS) Police also booked him for cheating to obtain a passport from the passport office in Hyderabad
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July - 3 
The Group of Ministers (GoM) formed by the State Government has accepted the demand of the All Assam Student’s Union (AASU) that the NRC update process should start in all Districts of the State simultaneously instead of only eight Districts in the f
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The Group of Ministers (GoM) formed by the State Government has accepted the demand of the All Assam Student’s Union (AASU) that the NRC update process should start in all Districts of the State simultaneously instead of only eight Districts in the first phase, as earlier, decided by the Government, reports The Sentinel on July 4. The GoM stated that it would forward the AASU’s demand in writing to the Central Government.
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July - 3 
The Maoists have constituted Baal Action Teams (Children Action Teams) to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their ‘military’ strength, reports The Deccan Chronicle on July 4. This is
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The Maoists have constituted Baal Action Teams (Children Action Teams) to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their ‘military’ strength, reports The Deccan Chronicle on July 4. This is a specialised school children unit of Maoists which has started operating in Bastar region (Chhattisgarh) from past several months, would also help the Baal Sanghams (Children Associations) and Chhatra Sanghams (Student Associations), that are already functional in Maoist affected areas, intelligence sources said. "Naxals have been recruiting and using children in different capacities since the inception of the movement...it exposes children to risk of injury and death," said R.K. Vij, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] Operations.
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July - 3 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 3 told Naxal-[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected states to brace for more attacks - particularly in areas with thin deployment of Security Forces (SFs) - as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Ma
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 3 told Naxal-[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected states to brace for more attacks - particularly in areas with thin deployment of Security Forces (SFs) - as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres look to create a diversion to stave off the heat brought on them by the ongoing offensive in various states, reports The Hindustan Times. The advisory follows a key meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami in the wake of the July 2 attack in Jharkhand that killed six Policemen, including Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar.
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July - 3 
The United People’s Front (UPF), a signatory of suspension of operation (SoO) agreement with Central and State Government, warned that it would review the agreement if the Centre failed to take concrete steps to start a political dialogue before Augu
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The United People’s Front (UPF), a signatory of suspension of operation (SoO) agreement with Central and State Government, warned that it would review the agreement if the Centre failed to take concrete steps to start a political dialogue before August 22, reports The Telegraph. The outfit is demanding a separate Kuki state carved out of Manipur.
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July - 3 
Three members of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) gang identified as Ashokan, Marippan and Amir Hamza were arrested by the Kerala Police at Sivakasi in Virudhunagar District on July 3, reports New Indian Express.
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Three members of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) gang identified as Ashokan, Marippan and Amir Hamza were arrested by the Kerala Police at Sivakasi in Virudhunagar District on July 3, reports New Indian Express.
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July - 3 
Troops of 15 Assam Rifles reportedly launched operation at Sabikhong leading to the arrest of one cadre of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun), identified as Demkhogin Khonsai, on July 3. One hand Grenade was recovered from him.
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Troops of 15 Assam Rifles reportedly launched operation at Sabikhong leading to the arrest of one cadre of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun), identified as Demkhogin Khonsai, on July 3. One hand Grenade was recovered from him.
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July - 3 
Two anti-personnel mines (APMs) were found and defused by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District, Rising Kashmir reported. On a tip off, the BSF troops detected the two APMs in an agriculture field in Bandh Tip Po
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Two anti-personnel mines (APMs) were found and defused by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District, Rising Kashmir reported. On a tip off, the BSF troops detected the two APMs in an agriculture field in Bandh Tip Post border in Samba District in the evening of July 3, an unnamed BSF officer said. A farmer had located the two mines in his fields and informed the BSF, the officer added.
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July - 3 
Ultra-left organisations are steadily infiltrating labour unions and workers' groups in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), intelligence agencies say, reports India Today. Intelligence inputs indicate that the Communist Party of India-Maoist
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Ultra-left organisations are steadily infiltrating labour unions and workers' groups in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), intelligence agencies say, reports India Today. Intelligence inputs indicate that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has the clearly defined objective of entering the workforce, becoming part of workers' associations, and motivating them to carry out violent protests. One of the groups active in the national capital region is the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF). Intelligence inputs indicate they have penetrated various social fora, trade unions and workers' groups as well as bodies working for social empowerment. Intelligence agencies have information that RDF has told its fraternal organisations to participate and lead in any retaliation against violence by dominant social classes. "This is not like AISA, the student body of the CPI (M-L). Their level of involvement is much higher; they are more like a Maoist overground," one Delhi-based intelligence official says. An intelligence report says that the group has "resolved to launch a militant campaign against caste violence". Information gathered by these agencies suggests that Delhi is emerging as a major urban base of ultra left ideology. Of Delhi's 11 districts, seven have a have strong ultra-left influence. They are Central, South, New Delhi, North-West, North, South-West and North East. Sources say that the group has already developed a strong base in Delhi and the National Capital Region. Front organisations of the CPI-Maoist have let their members loose across the capital. Many of their members are said to be active in Delhi's satellite towns like Gurgaon and Ghaziabad. Moreover, intelligence inputs indicate activity by ultra-left groups in States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Sources say Maoist cadres from left-wing affected states like Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are being regularly sent to Delhi. Tags
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July - 3 
Levies personnel defused a bomb and arrested two suspects in Dhadar area of Bolan District. The bomb had been planted on the railway track linking Quetta with other parts of the country.
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Levies personnel defused a bomb and arrested two suspects in Dhadar area of Bolan District. The bomb had been planted on the railway track linking Quetta with other parts of the country.
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July - 3 
A constable of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police, identified as Mohammad Anwar, was shot dead in a targeted attack in SITE. The Police said that Mohammad Anwar along with his son was passing through the Habib Chowrangi area in a car
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A constable of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police, identified as Mohammad Anwar, was shot dead in a targeted attack in SITE. The Police said that Mohammad Anwar along with his son was passing through the Habib Chowrangi area in a car when militants fired at him and sped away.
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July - 3 
A girl was shot dead in Kuchlak town near Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times.
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A girl was shot dead in Kuchlak town near Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times.
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July - 3 
A person, identified as Sabir Ali, was killed by unidentified assailants in Tali area of Sibi District, on July 3, reports The News.
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A person, identified as Sabir Ali, was killed by unidentified assailants in Tali area of Sibi District, on July 3, reports The News.
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July - 3 
A roadside blast planted on an under-construction road outside the residence of a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sohrab Sarki wounded four children in Jacobabad District, reports Daily Times.
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A roadside blast planted on an under-construction road outside the residence of a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sohrab Sarki wounded four children in Jacobabad District, reports Daily Times.
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July - 3 
A schoolteacher, identified as Asadullah (27), was shot dead near the Saddar parking plaza while he was passing through the area on a motorbike. Brigade Station House Officer (SHO) Javed Sikandar said that Asadullah used to teach Quran to students of
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A schoolteacher, identified as Asadullah (27), was shot dead near the Saddar parking plaza while he was passing through the area on a motorbike. Brigade Station House Officer (SHO) Javed Sikandar said that Asadullah used to teach Quran to students of Iqra School at Clifton Branch and hailed from Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab.
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July - 3 
An activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Awal Yasin (40), was shot dead in Orangi Town while was travelling in a rickshaw.
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An activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Awal Yasin (40), was shot dead in Orangi Town while was travelling in a rickshaw.
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July - 3 
An unidentified dead body of young man was found outside a bank branch on Nawab Mohabat Khanji Road in Lea Market, said an official at the Baghdadi Police Station.
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An unidentified dead body of young man was found outside a bank branch on Nawab Mohabat Khanji Road in Lea Market, said an official at the Baghdadi Police Station.
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July - 3 
An unidentified man, said to be in his early 50s, was shot dead in Khuda ki Basti.
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An unidentified man, said to be in his early 50s, was shot dead in Khuda ki Basti.
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July - 3 
As a measure to beef up security in the wake of recent wave of terrorism in the country, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Muhammad Tahir Rai on July 3 said 30 percent additional force had been deployed for the security of judges a
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As a measure to beef up security in the wake of recent wave of terrorism in the country, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Muhammad Tahir Rai on July 3 said 30 percent additional force had been deployed for the security of judges and courts, including Lahore High Court, sessions courts and civil courts, reports Daily Times. Additional patrolling by Police would ensure the security of courts and judges, he added.
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July - 3 
At least three people, including a woman, identified as Zulekha Aslam (50), Abdul Latif (25) and Akhter Ahmed (50), were killed in an exchange of gunfire between two groups in Lyari and other old city areas of provincial capital Karachi (Karachi Dist
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At least three people, including a woman, identified as Zulekha Aslam (50), Abdul Latif (25) and Akhter Ahmed (50), were killed in an exchange of gunfire between two groups in Lyari and other old city areas of provincial capital Karachi (Karachi District) on July, reports Dawn.
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July - 3 
Bomb disposal squad (BDS) personnel defused a bomb while another explosive device went off near a hujra (guest house) in a Chota Lahor tehsil (revenue unit) in Swabi District, reports Dawn. Chota Lahor City Police officials said the bombs were plante
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Bomb disposal squad (BDS) personnel defused a bomb while another explosive device went off near a hujra (guest house) in a Chota Lahor tehsil (revenue unit) in Swabi District, reports Dawn. Chota Lahor City Police officials said the bombs were planted near the house and hujra of one Sajjad Khan in Sheikh Dheri village. “One of the bombs went off while the other remained unexploded. The blast created panic among the people who informed the police immediately afterwards,” said the officials.
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July - 3 
Dead body of a man, identified as that of Ghulam Hussain (50), was found in a ground near Indus Plaza.
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Dead body of a man, identified as that of Ghulam Hussain (50), was found in a ground near Indus Plaza.
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July - 3 
Death toll of the Hazara Town (Quetta) suicide blast on June 30 has risen to 31 after another injured woman succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.
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Death toll of the Hazara Town (Quetta) suicide blast on June 30 has risen to 31 after another injured woman succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.
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July - 3 
Government on July 3 rejected remarks from the Afghan Army ‘chief’ Sher Mohammad Karimi that Pakistan 'controls' the Taliban, reports Dawn. “The allegations that Pakistan 'controls' the Taliban and has 'unleashed' them on Afghanistan have no basis. W
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Government on July 3 rejected remarks from the Afghan Army ‘chief’ Sher Mohammad Karimi that Pakistan 'controls' the Taliban, reports Dawn. “The allegations that Pakistan 'controls' the Taliban and has 'unleashed' them on Afghanistan have no basis. We reject them categorically,” the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said in a statement. “Pakistan has exercised extreme restraint in the face of highly provocative language used by the Afghan civil and military officials over the last few months, not to mention some totally fabricated accusations,” Islamabad said. Karimi accused Pakistan of closing down madrassa schools that serve as incubators of extremism and as a result had “unleashed” the Taliban on Afghanistan today. He said “the Taliban are under their control” and Pakistan could do far more to promote a nascent peace process. He claimed that Pakistan could end the 12-year conflict in Afghanistan within weeks if it was really committed to peace.
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July - 3 
Police arrested six suspected militants from a hospital in the Zarghoon Road area of Quetta, reports Dawn. Those arrested included two injured men who were under treatment at the hospital. Sources said that Police and personnel of the Anti-Terrorism
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Police arrested six suspected militants from a hospital in the Zarghoon Road area of Quetta, reports Dawn. Those arrested included two injured men who were under treatment at the hospital. Sources said that Police and personnel of the Anti-Terrorism Force raided the private hospital on a tip-off and arrested the suspects.
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July - 3 
security administration sat with leaders of the ruling party to resolve the crisis and find out ways for peace in Karachi. Though the authorities and leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) were reluctant to confirm the meeting, sources close to
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security administration sat with leaders of the ruling party to resolve the crisis and find out ways for peace in Karachi. Though the authorities and leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) were reluctant to confirm the meeting, sources close to the recent development said PPP Karachi division President Abdul Qadir Patel with other senior members of the party met senior Police and Rangers officers at the Central Police Office.
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July - 3 
The Frontier Corps (FC) seized a huge cache of weapons and arrested two militants from the Kuchlak area, reports Daily Times.
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The Frontier Corps (FC) seized a huge cache of weapons and arrested two militants from the Kuchlak area, reports Daily Times.
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July - 3 
The Peshawar High Court was informed that the Federal Government had released PKR 500,000 for payment of compensation to an old woman, whose only son was allegedly picked up by intelligence agencies being killed and dumped by the Peshawar-Islamabad M
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The Peshawar High Court was informed that the Federal Government had released PKR 500,000 for payment of compensation to an old woman, whose only son was allegedly picked up by intelligence agencies being killed and dumped by the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway. Deputy Attorney General Mohammad Iqbal Mohmand told a bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Qaiser Rasheed that the Federal Finance Division had released the amount of compensation and the cheque would be issued by Accountant General Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) in the next few days. In the meantime, the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition partners backtracked on their statements to table a resolution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly against the US drone strikes in tribal areas as the budget session was prorogued. PTI and its allies, including Jamaat-i-Islami, Qaumi Watan Party and Awami Jamhoori Ittehad Pakistan, had submitted a joint resolution against the drone attacks to the assembly secretariat before the start of the budget session. The resolution stated that drone strikes inside Pakistan territory were in violation of sovereignty of the country, international law and demanded of the Federal Government to take necessary measures to halt these attacks and those civilians were killed in those strikes.
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July - 3 
The SITE-A Police SHO Tufail Ahmed claimed to have detained four extortionists identified as Mohammad Ahmed, Abdul Qadir, Samdam and Amirullah who had come to extort money from a factory owner at Bhawani Chali
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The SITE-A Police SHO Tufail Ahmed claimed to have detained four extortionists identified as Mohammad Ahmed, Abdul Qadir, Samdam and Amirullah who had come to extort money from a factory owner at Bhawani Chali
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July - 3 
The United State (US) Government has requested USD 1.16 billion for aid to Pakistan in the 2014 financial year — almost half of the USD 2.6 billion it spent in 2012 and a quarter of the USD 4.5 billion it spent in 2010, says a report released on July
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The United State (US) Government has requested USD 1.16 billion for aid to Pakistan in the 2014 financial year — almost half of the USD 2.6 billion it spent in 2012 and a quarter of the USD 4.5 billion it spent in 2010, says a report released on July 3, reports Dawn. The military aid also goes down to USD 397 million from over USD 1.2 billion in 2010. The cuts, however, may not have a major impact on the Pakistani economy as the country received an estimated USD 12.8 billion from July 2012 to May 2013. The Obama administration is also seeking USD 765.7 million (and USD 252.2 million in Overseas Contingency Operations funds) within the Economic Support Fund (ESF) for energy assistance, economic growth and agriculture, education, health, and cross-cutting issues such as supporting gender equality, human rights, better governance, and political participation. In the Foreign Military Financing, USD 300 million for Pakistan would enhance the counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism capabilities of its Security Forces, and would encourage US-Pakistan military-to-military engagement, the report said. The Obama administration has also requested USD 17.87 Million under non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programmes to provide training to build Pakistan’s capacity to detect, deter, and respond to terrorist threats and improve border security.
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July - 3 
Two suspected extortionists, identified as Shahid alias Cheena and Nazeer alias Khan were killed in an encounter in Pirabad area. The Police received a tip-off that four extortionists were to visit the Pakhtun Bazaar near Banaras to collect extortion
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Two suspected extortionists, identified as Shahid alias Cheena and Nazeer alias Khan were killed in an encounter in Pirabad area. The Police received a tip-off that four extortionists were to visit the Pakhtun Bazaar near Banaras to collect extortion money from shopkeepers, said Orangi Superintendent of Police (SP) Chaudhry Asad Ali, adding, a Police party in a van posted in the area caught the suspects, who fired at the Police. The Police returned fire, killing two suspects but their two accomplices, who were wounded in the shootout, escaped, said the SP. Their escaped accomplices were stated to be Iqbal alias Bala and Wahid alias Ponday. Police recovered two TT pistols from the possession of the dead.
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July - 3 
Unidentified assailants opened fire on two anti-polio workers in Badarshi area in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 3, reports The News. Constable Roohullah reported to the Cantonment Police Station that the Frontier Constabulary (F
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on two anti-polio workers in Badarshi area in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 3, reports The News. Constable Roohullah reported to the Cantonment Police Station that the Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, Abdullah was assigned duty with a polio team, comprising two female workers, Najma Bibi and Naila Bibi. He said that he along with the workers was busy in the campaign in Mohallah Nadimabad when unidentified assailants opened fire on them. He said that he also returned the fire but the accused managed to escape. However, the two women workers remained unhurt in the firing incident.
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July - 3 
Chairman of the Interim Election Government Khil Raj Regmi on July 3 (today) briefed Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda that the Government has completed preparations for the November 19 electio
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Chairman of the Interim Election Government Khil Raj Regmi on July 3 (today) briefed Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda that the Government has completed preparations for the November 19 elections, reports The Himalayan Times. Regmi informed him about the completion of the poll preparations from the Government’s side and asked Dahal to bring all disgruntled forces, particularly the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), on board the election process. In response, Dahal assured the executive head that he will do his best to hold talks with all the dissenting groups so as to ensure their participation in the election.
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July - 3 
President Ram Baran Yadav on July 3 started fresh consultations as uncertainty looms over the November 19 elections with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vowing to go to any extent to disrupt the polls, reports Nepaln
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President Ram Baran Yadav on July 3 started fresh consultations as uncertainty looms over the November 19 elections with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vowing to go to any extent to disrupt the polls, reports Nepalnews.com. Yadav held separate meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) acting president Ram Chandra Poudel and Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety.
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July - 3 
At least 12 people, including two Policemen, were injured in Dhaka city during a 24-hour nationwide hartal (general strike) called by the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), on July 3, reports The Independent. ICS
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At least 12 people, including two Policemen, were injured in Dhaka city during a 24-hour nationwide hartal (general strike) called by the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), on July 3, reports The Independent. ICS enforced the hartal to demand to know the whereabouts of its missing leaders, their appearance in court and the release of national leaders, including central president Delwar Hossain. The picketers exploded over a dozen homemade bombs. Police arrested one ICS cadre in this connection.
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July - 3 
Nine Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres including JeI Kotchandpur unit chief (ameer), Tajul Islam were arrested in Kotchandpur sub-District of Jhenidah District on July 3 on charge of attacking Police and creating mayhem in the area in May, 2013, reports T
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Nine Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres including JeI Kotchandpur unit chief (ameer), Tajul Islam were arrested in Kotchandpur sub-District of Jhenidah District on July 3 on charge of attacking Police and creating mayhem in the area in May, 2013, reports The Daily Star.
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July - 3 
Police arrested four Gono Mukti Fauj (GMF) cadres, a left wing extremist group, along with arms from Tetultala bazaar of Jhenidah District, while the militants were holding a meeting on July 3, reports The New Nation. The arrestees were identified as
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Police arrested four Gono Mukti Fauj (GMF) cadres, a left wing extremist group, along with arms from Tetultala bazaar of Jhenidah District, while the militants were holding a meeting on July 3, reports The New Nation. The arrestees were identified as Kamrul Islam (25), Jasim Uddin (43), Rashedul Islam (33) and Mohammad Hiron (28). Police said they are accused of different cases in different Police Stations. Police recovered a rifle and six rounds of bullet from their possession.
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July - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation arrested Ilhovi Aye Sema, a ‘town commander’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) in Thahekhu village of Dimapur District. On questioning, Ilhovi Aye Sema reportedly reve
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Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation arrested Ilhovi Aye Sema, a ‘town commander’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) in Thahekhu village of Dimapur District. On questioning, Ilhovi Aye Sema reportedly revealed that he was the ‘town commander’ of Dimapur. In a statement, Assam Rifles (AR) said that during the search operation, one 9mm pistol with magazine, two 7.65mm pistols with magazines, one .22 pistol with magazines, one country made hunting rifle, along with ammunition and INR 14,000 were also recovered
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July - 4 
A total of 19 cadres of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) including five high ranked officers surrendered before the 9th Assam Rifles at Moreh in Chandel District on July 4, reports Kanglaonline. The surrendered KNLF militants included
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A total of 19 cadres of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) including five high ranked officers surrendered before the 9th Assam Rifles at Moreh in Chandel District on July 4, reports Kanglaonline. The surrendered KNLF militants included Lumingthang, ‘2nd in command of arms wing commander’, Thangneo ‘operational commander’, Seipao ‘Finance wing commander-(I)’, Lethong ‘public relation officer (PRO)’, Thongkholung ‘Finance wing commander –(II)’. The other surrendered cadres were identified as ‘sergeant’ Hemlun alias Daltan (27), ‘private’ Lelen alias David (21), ‘private’ Khanglhi alias Tiger (20), ‘private’ Ngangam alias Govind (20), ‘private’ Francis Kuki (18), ‘private’ Haokhulun alias Lunneo (18) , ‘private’ John Kuki (18), ‘ private’ Romeo alias Thangboi (21), ‘private’ Franky Kuki (19), ‘private’ Mamang Mate (17), ‘private’ Sangboi (23), ‘private’ Thangneo alias Touthang (22) and ‘private’ Neosen Baite (23). Militants deposited three numbers of M-16 rifle, one M-15 rifle, two numbers of AK 22 Rifle, one US made Carbine, one .32 pistol and one 60mm Mortar and the ammunition which include 150 number of live rounds of M16 and M15 Rifle, 50 live rounds of AK 22 Rifle, 38 live rounds of US carbine and 3 bombs of 60 mm mortar.
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July - 4 
A Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) cadre Chhapan Bhuiyan alias Sikandar was shot at in an encounter between Palamu Police and JPC at around 11pm on July 4 when a contingent of 30-35 cadres of the outfit was its on way to Gurturi via the river Amana
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A Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) cadre Chhapan Bhuiyan alias Sikandar was shot at in an encounter between Palamu Police and JPC at around 11pm on July 4 when a contingent of 30-35 cadres of the outfit was its on way to Gurturi via the river Amanat in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. Palamu SP Narendra Kumar Singh said, "The injured cadre despite sustaining injuries managed to escape along with the contingent. Our informers have also confirmed the injury." A locally made sten gun and a rifle along with 30 cartridges were recovered from their possession. Police also a recovered a bike, which the cadres had left behind during encounter. The JPC cadres were out to collect levy, said the SP.
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July - 4 
Advocate A. P. Singh, who is defending two accused in the December 16, 2012, Delhi gang-rape case, on July 4 sought security from the special court security claiming that a Jharkhand-based Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] group has threatened him,
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Advocate A. P. Singh, who is defending two accused in the December 16, 2012, Delhi gang-rape case, on July 4 sought security from the special court security claiming that a Jharkhand-based Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] group has threatened him, reports The Hindu. Advocate Singh has also sought a high-level enquiry into the incident. He has annexed a letter, the contents of which were incoherent, purportedly giving the threat to him and the court among others. Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna directed the investigating officer of the case to look in to matter.
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July - 4 
AR claimed that its personnel have foiled an “inter-factional clash” in Zunheboto District prior to the forthcoming Tuluni Festival (on July 8) celebration in Zunheboto Town. In a statement, 21 AR said its personnel foiled a possible bid by rival NSC
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AR claimed that its personnel have foiled an “inter-factional clash” in Zunheboto District prior to the forthcoming Tuluni Festival (on July 8) celebration in Zunheboto Town. In a statement, 21 AR said its personnel foiled a possible bid by rival NSCN cadres to disturb peace and harmony in Zunheboto after they arrested ‘captain’ Vinato of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and ‘sergeant major’ Vikashe Yeptho of NSCN-KK from Zunheboto Town. The two were reportedly carrying heavy arms, ammunition and warlike stores in the public place “grossly violating cease-fire ground rules”, said AR. With this, 21 AR claimed to have averted “a major plot” to indulge in “factional clash.”
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July - 4 
Deccan Herald reports that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has cleared the cases of more than 300 militants who want to return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) under state government’s ‘surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy’.The report said that a
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Deccan Herald reports that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has cleared the cases of more than 300 militants who want to return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) under state government’s ‘surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy’.The report said that a high powered panel has recommended return of more than 300 youth who crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for arms training during the last two decades but want to return and “live a dignified life”. “The panel headed by State Home Secretary Suresh Kumar and comprising top officials of police and intelligence agencies cleared the cases. However, nobody from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was present in the meeting,” they said, adding that the Ministry had given its nod for holding the meeting in the absence of its representative. Joint Secretary (Kashmir, MHA) is one of the members of the panel. Suresh Kumar confirmed that they have cleared many cases but refused to reveal the precise number. Those militants who had gone to PoK and Pakistan between January 1, 1989, and December 31, 2009, and their dependents are eligible for consideration under the policy. Till the end of 2012, the Kashmir Government had received more than 1100 applications from former militants in PoK for their return under the policy.
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July - 4 
Former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ganti Prasada Rao alias Prasadam was shot at and critically injured by three unidentified people near the Government-run hospital in Nellore (Nellore District) on July 4, Police said, reports
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Former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ganti Prasada Rao alias Prasadam was shot at and critically injured by three unidentified people near the Government-run hospital in Nellore (Nellore District) on July 4, Police said, reports The Hindu. He succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of July 5 (today). Ganti Prasadam was a poet and convenor of the Martyr’s Committee of Friends and Relatives, a group representing kin of Maoists killed in shoot-outs with Police. He was released in 2011 along with some other Maoists in exchange for the release of then collector of Odisha’s Malkangiri District R. V. Krishna from the captivity of the Maoists
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July - 4 
In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Pune (Maharashtra) based advocate, Abhay Nevgi, the Supreme Court has recently issued notifications to the Maharashtra Government and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technolo
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In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Pune (Maharashtra) based advocate, Abhay Nevgi, the Supreme Court has recently issued notifications to the Maharashtra Government and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to put together their propositions for framing safety guidelines and procedures for cyber crime investigation, Pune Mirror reports on July 5. Moreover, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) jointly with Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has revealed that over 14,000 websites have been hacked across the country in 2012, of which 294 belonged to government departments. According to Ministry of Communications and Information Technology officials, India does not have astute cyber safeguard mechanisms and usually follows the best practices chosen by United States Department of Justice.
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July - 4 
Jharkhand Police on July 4 continued search operations in Dumka and Pakur Districts along the State’s border with West Bengal in the wake of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on Police vehicles on July 2 that killed six Policeme
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Jharkhand Police on July 4 continued search operations in Dumka and Pakur Districts along the State’s border with West Bengal in the wake of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on Police vehicles on July 2 that killed six Policemen, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjeet Balihar, reports The Hindu.
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July - 4 
Nagaland Post reports that in continuation of its efforts to enforce Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGRs), 11 Assam Rifles on July 4 arrested one extortionist, Abeto (42), belonging to Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), collecting money in the form of
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Nagaland Post reports that in continuation of its efforts to enforce Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGRs), 11 Assam Rifles on July 4 arrested one extortionist, Abeto (42), belonging to Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), collecting money in the form of ‘tax’. According to a defence release, the accused was indulging in extortion from civil vehicles at Pfutsero in Phek District. On searching the individual, seven blank tax receipts of ‘13 Battalion FGN’, cash amount of INR 400 and one Mobile handset with SIM was recovered from his possession.
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July - 4 
NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), on July 4, declared that it would not compromise with illegal extortion activities being carried out by anti-social elements in the “guise of national workers” and that the guilty would be “arrested and dealt with sternly.
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NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), on July 4, declared that it would not compromise with illegal extortion activities being carried out by anti-social elements in the “guise of national workers” and that the guilty would be “arrested and dealt with sternly.”
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July - 4 
On July 4, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops observed four militants trying to sneak into the Indian Territor
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On July 4, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops observed four militants trying to sneak into the Indian Territory from near Durga Post in Digwar sub sector of Poonch District in the wee hours of the morning. Troops immediately opened firing to neutralize the militants before they could enter into this side. Within 15 minutes of firing, the troops were able to push back the militants to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from where they had been launched. All four militants were heavily armed and appeared to be Pakistanis. They retreated without offering much resistance after finding heavy presence of Army on this side of the LoC. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Rajesh Kumar said that there had been no successful infiltration attempt on the LoC or International Border (IB) in Jammu sector in current year. “We have been watching the situation completely but so far Army and BSF [Border Security Force] haven’t allowed any militant to intrude into this side,” Kumar said adding though a number of intrusion bids have been made on the LoC in the recent past “all of them have been successfully thwarted”.
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July - 4 
Police arrested two fugitives Moin Vajruddin Qureshi and Allauddin Vajruddin Qureshi, wanted since 1999 by several security agencies for alleged involvement in terror-related cases from Wanawadi Bazaar (Pune District), on July 4, reports dnaindia.com
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Police arrested two fugitives Moin Vajruddin Qureshi and Allauddin Vajruddin Qureshi, wanted since 1999 by several security agencies for alleged involvement in terror-related cases from Wanawadi Bazaar (Pune District), on July 4, reports dnaindia.com. After being arrested in 1999, the fugitives managed to get out on bail and were absconding since then. Many attempts by several security agencies to nab them since had failed. The fugitives are suspected to have played a role in the Lucknow arms consignment case where a large number of arms were brought in for terror activities. Besides, the duo had allegedly received training in Pakistan and had been hiding in Pune for several years after their role came to light. They were on the radar of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other agencies for the last couple of years, though they managed to evade arrest.
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July - 4 
pursuing its demand for a political dialogue between the Government and Kuki armed groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO), the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has, on July 4, announced resumption of their stir from July 8. The KSDC’s agitation
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pursuing its demand for a political dialogue between the Government and Kuki armed groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO), the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has, on July 4, announced resumption of their stir from July 8. The KSDC’s agitation this time around will be in two phases — first a general strike for 36 hours and followed by 48 hours of economic blockade. Addressing the media, KSDC spokesperson, K Khongsai said the general strike will begin at 8am of July 8, while the economic blockade will immediately be in effect the moment the general strike concludes at 5pm of July 9. Also, informing the formation of its Women Wing with Lourembam Nganbi and Akoijam Memcha Leima as Convenor and Co-convenor respectively, Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has appealed the people for joint effort to implement ILP System in the State. A statement issued by JCILPS said, its movement demanding the implementation of ILP system has completed one year and so two resolutions were taken in the Manipur Assembly. However, despite many movements by the people, the State Government and the Centre have not yet assured to fulfill the people's desire.
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July - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested a National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militant, identified as Tala Baska alias Sidha Baska (22), from Haraphuta village of Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested a National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militant, identified as Tala Baska alias Sidha Baska (22), from Haraphuta village of Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 7.65 mm (USA made) pistol, 20 live rounds of bullets and 2 magazines from the militant.
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July - 4 
Security Forces on July 4 recovered arms and ammunition from village Cherji in Paddar area of Kishtwar District, according to Daily Excelsior. The recoveries made included one AK-56 rifle, three magazines of AK-47 rifles, 224 AK rounds, eight rounds
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Security Forces on July 4 recovered arms and ammunition from village Cherji in Paddar area of Kishtwar District, according to Daily Excelsior. The recoveries made included one AK-56 rifle, three magazines of AK-47 rifles, 224 AK rounds, eight rounds of 7.62 mm Dragnov Sniper ammunition, with one magazine, 13 rounds of 7.62 mm of SLR, one personal pouch, one jacket of US Army pattern.
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July - 4 
The All-Arunachal Pradesh Student’s Union (AAPSU) has demanded that the names of Chakma and Hajong refugees which were enrolled in the electoral rolls of Arunachal Pradesh be deleted at the earliest, reports Times of India. AAPSU, in a press statemen
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The All-Arunachal Pradesh Student’s Union (AAPSU) has demanded that the names of Chakma and Hajong refugees which were enrolled in the electoral rolls of Arunachal Pradesh be deleted at the earliest, reports Times of India. AAPSU, in a press statement on July 4, said that it would resort to launching 'Operation Clean Drive' against illegal Bangladeshi migrants in the State. It also sought immediate solution to the interstate boundary issue with Assam, besides opposing the granting of permanent residence certificate to non-Arunachalees of the State, and demanding cancellation of land allotment, trading license and Scheduled Tribes certificates already issued to them.
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July - 4 
The Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) Additional Director General (ADG), K L Tamta, on July 4 held a meeting with officers of all the eight Police Stations of Birbhum District which have been identified as 'Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-p
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The Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) Additional Director General (ADG), K L Tamta, on July 4 held a meeting with officers of all the eight Police Stations of Birbhum District which have been identified as 'Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-prone', Police sources said, reports Business Standard. The meeting was also attended by District Superintendent of Police Murlidhar and Deputy Inspector General, CIF, Anil Kumar. The details of counter insurgency capacity of those eight Police Stations were discussed and some precautionary measures to combat the Maoists have been planned in the meeting, the sources said. The CIF was established by the West Bengal Government in 2010 to combat the Maoists.
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July - 4 
The Sangai Express reports that a foreign made hand grenade was found on the premises of one Hijam Manitomba (63), a farmer and small time businessman, at Awang Wabagai Mayai Leikai under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West District on July 4. The g
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The Sangai Express reports that a foreign made hand grenade was found on the premises of one Hijam Manitomba (63), a farmer and small time businessman, at Awang Wabagai Mayai Leikai under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West District on July 4. The grenade was defused later.
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Two suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants were arrested on July 4 along with one 9mm pistol, 5 cartridges and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 50,000 at Gajole in Malda District, reports PTI.
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Two suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants were arrested on July 4 along with one 9mm pistol, 5 cartridges and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 50,000 at Gajole in Malda District, reports PTI.
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July - 4 
The Supreme Court on July 4 hinted at constituting a commission of civil society members, including Defence for Human Rights (DHR) Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua, for visits of internment centres where missing persons are being held, to examine the
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The Supreme Court on July 4 hinted at constituting a commission of civil society members, including Defence for Human Rights (DHR) Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua, for visits of internment centres where missing persons are being held, to examine their condition, reports Daily Times. Heading the three-member bench of the apex court, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja on July 4 observed that the court was awaiting Government’s action over the internment centres, but it would also form a commission for visit of every internment centre. The court made it clear that a simple denial by the spy agencies about the custody of missing persons would not be acceptable. Justice Jawwad said that those days are gone when the courts had accepted the denial of spy agencies about the custody of disappeared persons. The court has been expressing disappointment during daily proceedings in the missing persons’ cases that the victims’ families are being denied meeting with them in internment centres despite the orders of the court as well as the commission. In March 2013, the Federal Government had admitted before the Supreme Court that 700 suspected terrorists were in its custody under internment regulations known as Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011. These internment centres are located in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA).
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July - 4 
Anjuman-e-Tajiran President Saleem Hussain Vohra and office-bearers of other trade bodies from across the District expressed grave concern over the rising wave of street crime and extortion in the commercial areas of Hyderabad District, warning that
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Anjuman-e-Tajiran President Saleem Hussain Vohra and office-bearers of other trade bodies from across the District expressed grave concern over the rising wave of street crime and extortion in the commercial areas of Hyderabad District, warning that they will take to the streets if their long-standing demand for better policing remains unmet, reported Dawn. They further warned the Police that if street crimes such as muggings and robberies in commercial areas including cloth market, Anaj Mandi, Latifabad No 8, Gul Centre, Chandni, Market Tower and Qasimabad were not controlled within three days, they would together with other stakeholders formulate a strategy by themselves which might include protest demonstrations, sit-ins and strikes.
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July - 4 
At least five Security Force personnel were killed and three others injured in a suicide attack on Bowia check post in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 4, reports Daily Times. According to the security off
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At least five Security Force personnel were killed and three others injured in a suicide attack on Bowia check post in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 4, reports Daily Times. According to the security officials, the suicide bomber crashed an explosive-laden vehicle into the security check post leaving five security officials dead.
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July - 4 
Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on July 4 that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is taking action against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in treason case under Article 6 of the Constitution, reported Th
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Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on July 4 that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is taking action against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in treason case under Article 6 of the Constitution, reported The News. The Interior Minister said he would keep the media informed about any progress made in this regard.
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July - 4 
Four persons, including three women, sustained injuries when the rockets fired by militants from Kunar province of Afghanistan hit a house in Kaga village in the Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in the Bajaur Agency, reports The News. The injured were id
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Four persons, including three women, sustained injuries when the rockets fired by militants from Kunar province of Afghanistan hit a house in Kaga village in the Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in the Bajaur Agency, reports The News. The injured were identified as Muhammad, Zarfari Bibi, Yasin Bibi and Ruqiya Bibi.
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July - 4 
Government Primary School for Girls in Sirki Kot area of Wana in South Waziristan Agency was blown up by unidentified militants at 3.30am. Explosive devices had been planted in the verandah of the school.
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Government Primary School for Girls in Sirki Kot area of Wana in South Waziristan Agency was blown up by unidentified militants at 3.30am. Explosive devices had been planted in the verandah of the school.
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July - 4 
Pakistan’s new Government has ended a moratorium on executions, an official said on July 4, reports Daily Times. “The new government has decided to deal with all cases of execution on merit,” said Interior Ministry spokesman Umer Hameed, adding, “The
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Pakistan’s new Government has ended a moratorium on executions, an official said on July 4, reports Daily Times. “The new government has decided to deal with all cases of execution on merit,” said Interior Ministry spokesman Umer Hameed, adding, “The Government has given clear instructions to see all such cases on a case-by-case basis and there will be no general amnesty for the convicts waiting for execution”. The Interior Ministry spokesman further said that up to 450 convicts are awaiting execution and their cases will be examined. The Government will show sympathy towards convicts who fall into a “special category” such as women and the elderly, he added. Under the previous Government led by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), no one except a soldier convicted by court martial was put to death since 2008. A Presidential order imposing a moratorium on the death penalty, issued in 2008, expired on June 30, 2013. In Pakistan, all executions must be approved by the President.
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July - 4 
scores of suspects were arrested as the Police and Security Forces’ joint search and clean-up operation in Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar entered its second consecutive day, reports The Express Tribune. SFs have imposed a curfew in Sambi Khel area of
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scores of suspects were arrested as the Police and Security Forces’ joint search and clean-up operation in Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar entered its second consecutive day, reports The Express Tribune. SFs have imposed a curfew in Sambi Khel area of FR Peshawar and no one is allowed to leave their homes. A local elder, requesting anonymity, said: “They have surrounded Sambi Khel village, which is a hub for militants in the area.” He said all exit and entry points into FR Peshawar have been blocked and over four dozen people had been arrested during the two-day operation. “The militants have disappeared into the mountainous area and there is almost no resistance on their part,” the elder claimed. Heavy contingents of Police remained deployed along the border between Peshawar and FR Peshawar while the local Adezai Peace Militia also provided assistance. The operation began early July 4-morning with hundreds of troops along with helicopter gunships and heavy police contingents entering Sambi Khel area from Matani. Later in the day, a gunfight erupted between two militants and both Army and Police personnel. The militants and Matani Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Daud Khan were killed in the shoot-out, while Frontier Constabulary Constable Shah Zeb sustained injuries. The operation was launched a day after a Frontier Constabulary check post was attacked on the border of the provincial capital and FR Peshawar. The attack killed six FC men and injured seven.
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July - 4 
The Gilgit Baltistan Police on July 4 claimed that they have arrested yet another accused, believed to be involved in the killing of 10 foreign tourists and their Pakistani cook at Nanga Parbat base camp in Bonar area of Diamer District region of Pak
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The Gilgit Baltistan Police on July 4 claimed that they have arrested yet another accused, believed to be involved in the killing of 10 foreign tourists and their Pakistani cook at Nanga Parbat base camp in Bonar area of Diamer District region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on June, The Express Tribune reports. “The total number of the accused arrested so far is three,” said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Ali Sher on July 4. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shafiq, Abdul Malik and Omar, arrested from Chilas, the headquarters of Diamer valley in Diamer District. “They are being investigated by a special investigation team,” the DIG added. As reported earlier, Inspector General of Police, Gilgit Baltistan, Usman Zakria on June 26 had claimed that 15 terrorists involved in the killing of foreign tourists at Nanga Parbat base camp had been identified. He said the terrorists belonged to banned organisations – 10 of whom were from Diamer, three from Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and two from Mansehra (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). He had said that terrorists were present in batches along the mountainous regions. Zakria said Majeed, the mastermind of the attack on foreign tourists, belongs to Chilas.
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July - 4 
The house of a local activist of the Awami National Party (ANP) was partially damaged in an explosion at Station Koroona in the limits of City Police Station in Charsadda town (Charsadda) District, reports The News. The sources said explosive device
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The house of a local activist of the Awami National Party (ANP) was partially damaged in an explosion at Station Koroona in the limits of City Police Station in Charsadda town (Charsadda) District, reports The News. The sources said explosive device planted by unidentified persons near the house of Qasim Ali Khan went off early in the day.
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July - 4 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Government on July 4 suggested that Afghan refugees should be equally distributed among four provinces, reports Dawn. Responding to the State and Frontier Region (Safron) Ministry’s draft policy recommendations
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Government on July 4 suggested that Afghan refugees should be equally distributed among four provinces, reports Dawn. Responding to the State and Frontier Region (Safron) Ministry’s draft policy recommendations for Afghan refugees beyond 2013, the Provincial Government has made two proposals for the ‘sustainable’ repatriation of 1.6 million registered Afghan refugees from Pakistan, an official source told Dawn. “In case, the Federal Government wants to continue with the ‘generosity’ of hosting Afghan refugees, then other provinces should equally share the burden. In collaboration with United Nations (UN) refugee agency, it should open new camps in Punjab and Sindh provinces before relocating registered refugees there. Also, that there should be a comprehensive repatriation plan and all Afghan refugees should be repatriated within a year. The relevant Deputy Commissioners should be assigned quarterly targets to ensure 100% repatriation within a stipulated period,” he said. The KP government also opposed extending Afghan refugees’ stay in the country and suggested that should the need arose, registered Afghans be equally distributed among four provinces instead of burdening one federating unit
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July - 4 
The residents of Lyari area in Karachi on July 4 protested against continuous violence and targeted killings in the neighbourhood and set two trailers ablaze amidst continued firing and hurling of hand grenades for the fifth consecutive day, reports
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The residents of Lyari area in Karachi on July 4 protested against continuous violence and targeted killings in the neighbourhood and set two trailers ablaze amidst continued firing and hurling of hand grenades for the fifth consecutive day, reports Daily Times. Agitated protesters set abalze two trailers in Lyari at the protest spot to vent their anger against unrest and relentless targeted killings. Protesters blocked the roads that disrupted traffic flow and pelted passing vehicles with stones. It was also reported that protesters ransacked vehicles in the presence of Police during the violent protest.
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July - 4 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sheikh Nala area of the Matani Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 4, reports The Ex
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sheikh Nala area of the Matani Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 4, reports The Express Tribune. An Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) was killed and one Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel was also injured in the encounter with the militants. A security official said that one of the slain militants was the brother of wanted militant ‘commander’ Jangrez, who was blamed in the Badhaber explosion case in which killed 18 persons were killed on June 30. “Roohul Amin was involved in the attacks in and around the Peshawar city,” said the official. The other militant was identified as Yousuf.
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July - 4 
Unidentified militants on July 4 attacked a truck carrying NATO supplies from Karachi (Sindh) to Afghanistan, killing the driver and injuring his two helpers on the Quetta (Balochistan)-Karachi National Highway in Wadh area of Khuzdar District, repor
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Unidentified militants on July 4 attacked a truck carrying NATO supplies from Karachi (Sindh) to Afghanistan, killing the driver and injuring his two helpers on the Quetta (Balochistan)-Karachi National Highway in Wadh area of Khuzdar District, reports Daily Times. The deceased driver was identified as Fazal Gul while the other two were identified as Gul Ghaffar and Abdullah. The militants also set the container ablaze before fleeing from the area.
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July - 4 
Mahantha Thakur, the chairman of Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party said on July 4 that the elections can't be put off just because of intimidation threats from some political parties. He said the CA elections on November 19 are unavoidable and that his p
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Mahantha Thakur, the chairman of Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party said on July 4 that the elections can't be put off just because of intimidation threats from some political parties. He said the CA elections on November 19 are unavoidable and that his party would actively participate. He further said, "In our villages, even the fishes are killed with bombs. We are not, therefore, scared of bombs and the threats of bombs. Election will happen at any cost."
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July - 4 
Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Ram Chandra Poudel on July 4 clarified that his party is ready to become flexible on any issues except Government’s decision of holding Constituent Assembly (CA) election on November 19, reports Nepal News. He fu
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Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Ram Chandra Poudel on July 4 clarified that his party is ready to become flexible on any issues except Government’s decision of holding Constituent Assembly (CA) election on November 19, reports Nepal News. He further said that if Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) is really serious regarding drafting of the new constitution, CA and people’s sovereignty then the party should have no qualms against the November election and should participate in it.
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July - 4 
The Government on July 4 decided to add 53 more recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to the National Action Plan (NAP) established to implement the LLRC recommendations. Those 53 recommendations were not inc
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The Government on July 4 decided to add 53 more recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to the National Action Plan (NAP) established to implement the LLRC recommendations. Those 53 recommendations were not included in the initial stage NAP prepared in July 2012 to implement the LLRC recommendations since a majority of the recommendations overlap with other recommendations or form part of the recommendations contained in the National Human Rights Action Plan. However, Sri Lankan President has made a proposal to include those recommendations in the NAP in order to fully represent the recommendations stated in the LLRC Report and the cabinet has given its approval.
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July - 4 
The Sri Lankan Government on July 4 requested approval from the cabinet to provide loan facilities to over 4,700 rehabilitated and re-integrated persons in the North for self-employment. In the first phase of the program of providing of loan faciliti
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The Sri Lankan Government on July 4 requested approval from the cabinet to provide loan facilities to over 4,700 rehabilitated and re-integrated persons in the North for self-employment. In the first phase of the program of providing of loan facilities for self-employment the Government has distributed SLR 300 million in the form of loans through state banks to 1,549 beneficiaries from the Northern and Eastern Provinces for self-employment purposes. In the second phase the Government has requested SLR 525 million to provide loans to another 4,724 rehabilitated persons and the cabinet has approved the request. According to the Government, 11,573 people have been rehabilitated and re-integrated into the society after the conflict in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Chandrasiri Gajadeera has made the proposal seeking the funding.
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July - 5 
18 Assam Rifles (AR) claimed to have destroyed an “illegal camp” of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi faction (NSCN-KK) in the jungle near Inbung village near Ahtibung in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post on July 6. In a pres
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18 Assam Rifles (AR) claimed to have destroyed an “illegal camp” of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi faction (NSCN-KK) in the jungle near Inbung village near Ahtibung in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post on July 6. In a press release, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Inspector General of AR-Nagaland (IGAR-N) stated that NSCN-KK had established the camp against the laid down Ceasefire ground rules.
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July - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout was unearthed in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, on July 5, reports The Hindu. It was located inside Valkapai forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits. Personnel of the Border Secu
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout was unearthed in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, on July 5, reports The Hindu. It was located inside Valkapai forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits. Personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Koraput District Police were involved in this operation. According to Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Kumar two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were seized from the spot. Grenade, claymore mines, shoes and other materials of Maoist use were also unearthed.
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July - 5 
According to PRO, AR troops found the camp location vacant as the cadres had fled the camp. However, a detailed search resulted in recovery of documents, utensils, beddings and various other items, said PRO, adding that the size and infrastructure of
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According to PRO, AR troops found the camp location vacant as the cadres had fled the camp. However, a detailed search resulted in recovery of documents, utensils, beddings and various other items, said PRO, adding that the size and infrastructure of the camp indicated it had the capacity to support about 20 cadres. Claiming that presence of cadres and extortion in the area was reported by the villagers for some time, PRO said the “destruction of the camp” by AR would bring relief to the residents of the area who were reeling under extortion activities.
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July - 5 
One hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Chief Engineer, Mangshatabam Ibomcha (51) in Keishamthong Top Leirak in Imphal on July 5, reports Sangai Express.
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One hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Chief Engineer, Mangshatabam Ibomcha (51) in Keishamthong Top Leirak in Imphal on July 5, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 5 
SFs arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Arpan Joti Lahaon, from Lakhijuri- Jamuguri locality of Golaghat District on July 5, reports Nagaland Post. SFs seized one 9mm China made pistol and 8 live bullets, 150 grams TNT powde
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SFs arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Arpan Joti Lahaon, from Lakhijuri- Jamuguri locality of Golaghat District on July 5, reports Nagaland Post. SFs seized one 9mm China made pistol and 8 live bullets, 150 grams TNT powder, time explosive device appended with a clock and electronic detonators from his possession. Police also recovered three demand notes and four mobile handsets and ten SIM cards.
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July - 5 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have reportedly sent letters to four local Congress Party leaders in Bhadrachalam of Khammam District threatening with dire consequences if they failed to refrain from pursuing their “self
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have reportedly sent letters to four local Congress Party leaders in Bhadrachalam of Khammam District threatening with dire consequences if they failed to refrain from pursuing their “selfish commercial interests” in the name of development of the temple city on July 5, reports The Hindu. The letters accused the leaders of supporting the proposal to accord temple city status to Bhadrachalam with selfish interests by undermining the tribal rights. However, the Police officials did not confirm the reports.
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July - 5 
A Policeman was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in a targeted attack in Umeedabad area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 5, reports Dawn. Officials said that a constable of the Pishtakha
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A Policeman was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in a targeted attack in Umeedabad area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 5, reports Dawn. Officials said that a constable of the Pishtakhara Police Station was performing duty outside a church in Umeedabad area when an unidentified masked assailant opened firing on him. The deceased Policeman was identified as Shehzad Gul, a resident of Naguman area. According to Police, the incident took place at around 8 am. Quoting eyewitnesses, Police said that the assailant was alone. He was armed with a pistol and managed to escape after firing at the Policeman, they added.
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July - 5 
A three-member bench, headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja on July 5 expressed dissatisfaction over the competency and effectiveness of the Commission on missing persons regarding handling cases, reports Daily Times. The bench said that the Commission
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A three-member bench, headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja on July 5 expressed dissatisfaction over the competency and effectiveness of the Commission on missing persons regarding handling cases, reports Daily Times. The bench said that the Commission was not handling cases effectively; therefore, all cases were being heard at the Supreme Court. Justice Khawaja further said that the Police had powers but unfortunately they were not using those powers practically. The court directed the Rawalpindi Superintendent of Police (SP) to take action against the Inspector of an Intelligence Agency, Amir.
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July - 5 
Four persons, including Afghan security officers, were killed and 10 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack near Pakistan-Afghanistan border close to Bab-e-Dosti pass in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on July 5, reports The Express
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Four persons, including Afghan security officers, were killed and 10 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack near Pakistan-Afghanistan border close to Bab-e-Dosti pass in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on July 5, reports The Express
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July - 5 
On July 5, at least six people, belonging to Kutchi Rabta Committee (KRC), were killed and 18 others were wounded on sixth consecutive day of violence in Lyari area of Karachi (Provincial capital of Sindh), reported Daily Times. Gunfight, rocket atta
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On July 5, at least six people, belonging to Kutchi Rabta Committee (KRC), were killed and 18 others were wounded on sixth consecutive day of violence in Lyari area of Karachi (Provincial capital of Sindh), reported Daily Times. Gunfight, rocket attacks, grenades, crackers, mortar shells were hurled on Kutchi dominated areas, including Mandara Mohalla, Rahimabad, Al-Falah Road, Hungorabad, Gul Mohammad, Suleman Azad Road, Jumma Baloch Road, Ghausia Masjid Road and Taj Masjid Road. Violence erupted following the June 28, 2013 killing of Lyari gangster Saqib alias Boxer by Rangers in an encounter in Lyari. Four of the deceased were identified as Shoaib Kutchi, Iqbal Shah Kutchi and Qasim Kutchi. However one, Shakeel Kutchi, was allegedly killed by Rangers. KRC leader Hussain Kutchi said that gangsters wanted to capture Karachi Port Trust to extend their extortion activities, especially from the goods transporters passing through the Maripur Road and to get access to the weapons in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) containers. KRC leader Haji Adam said, "The situation of Lyari is worse than that of Waziristan," adding, “miscreants were free to operate in the area.”
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July - 5 
Rangers arrested at least 11 suspects, including a suicide bomber, and seized a huge amount of arms, few motorcycles, a monitor, mobile phones and threatening pamphlets during a search operation in Manghopir area, reported The Express Tribune. One of
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Rangers arrested at least 11 suspects, including a suicide bomber, and seized a huge amount of arms, few motorcycles, a monitor, mobile phones and threatening pamphlets during a search operation in Manghopir area, reported The Express Tribune. One of the pamphlets warned women against visiting marketplaces.
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July - 5 
The Foreign Office (FO) on July 5 said that Pakistan will take up the issue of drone strikes with United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry during his upcoming visit to Pakistan later this month (July, 2013), reports Daily Times. FO spokesman
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The Foreign Office (FO) on July 5 said that Pakistan will take up the issue of drone strikes with United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry during his upcoming visit to Pakistan later this month (July, 2013), reports Daily Times. FO spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, giving details of the visit of John Kerry in his weekly press briefing, said that drone strikes were a breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and human rights, besides being counter-productive in fight against terrorism. He said that the issue would also be discussed in the forthcoming contacts with US. He said that Kerry would visit Pakistan towards the end of this month to discuss bilateral relations, situation in the region and other subjects of mutual interest. He said the exact dates and agenda of the visit were being finalised by the two countries. The spokesman, while commenting on the Afghan Army Chief’s statement accusing Pakistan of controlling Taliban, said Pakistan was sincere in its efforts to see peace and stability in Afghanistan. “The best route to achieve peace and stability is robust reconciliation process, for which Pakistan is willing to extend every possible help,” he said. He further said that the Foreign Secretary Shahryar Ahmad Khan was in India to conduct Track-II diplomacy that has always been part of the overall peace process with India, complementing and supporting efforts for peace wherever possible.
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July - 5 
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) strongly condemned terrorist activities of gangsters of People’s Aman Committee (PAC) in Lyari, and accused people at the helm of affairs in Sindh and some leaders of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of openl
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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) strongly condemned terrorist activities of gangsters of People’s Aman Committee (PAC) in Lyari, and accused people at the helm of affairs in Sindh and some leaders of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of openly patronising them. The Coordination Committee of the party alleged that although gangsters were forcibly extorting money from traders, industrialists and shopkeepers of the city, it seemed that there was no authority which could apprehend them.
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July - 5 
The reason behind the violence in Lyari stems from the extortion collected on containers passing through Mauripur Road everyday where the gangsters collect PKR 5,000 per container. At least 250 to 300 trailers enter or leave the Karachi Port, sources
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The reason behind the violence in Lyari stems from the extortion collected on containers passing through Mauripur Road everyday where the gangsters collect PKR 5,000 per container. At least 250 to 300 trailers enter or leave the Karachi Port, sources said. “This is a multi-million-rupee issue and whoever controls Mauripur Road and its adjoining areas is entitled to get the money on each container,” said a Karachi Port Trust official requesting anonymity. “Currently the group backed by the Katchi community is extorting money from clearing agents and transporters.”
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July - 5 
The suicide bomber had reached Karachi from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, 2013. Sources said that they belong to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), however, Rangers spokesman did not confirm their af
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The suicide bomber had reached Karachi from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, 2013. Sources said that they belong to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), however, Rangers spokesman did not confirm their affiliations with the TTP, adds Daily Times.
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July - 5 
Tight security arrangements were made in the provincial capital Quetta, reports The News. Heavy contingent of law enforcement personnel including Frontier Corps (FC), Police and Balochistan Constabulary were deployed on all important city arteries, m
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Tight security arrangements were made in the provincial capital Quetta, reports The News. Heavy contingent of law enforcement personnel including Frontier Corps (FC), Police and Balochistan Constabulary were deployed on all important city arteries, mosques, government installations and entry and exit routes
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July - 5 
Two persons were killed and three others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger van at Bara town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, report Daily Times. According to political administrat
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Two persons were killed and three others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger van at Bara town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, report Daily Times. According to political administration, the passenger van was heading towards Akakhel from Bara. The slain persons were identified as Mohammad Khan and Juma Dar, while Abdul Matin, Zar Khan and Noor Said sustain injuries.
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July - 5 
1352 former Maoist combatants have completed the army training as part of their integration into the Nepal Army, reports Nepalnews.com. The combatants, who have completed seven-month training, are being sent to their respective duty stations from Jul
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1352 former Maoist combatants have completed the army training as part of their integration into the Nepal Army, reports Nepalnews.com. The combatants, who have completed seven-month training, are being sent to their respective duty stations from July 5. They have been inducted into different ranks below officer. Those who are to get positions higher than the soldier (the lowest post) will be provided with bridge courses designed for the respective posts. The 70 ex-combatants who are to get officer posts including one Colonel and two Lieutenant Colonels will complete the training after two months. As per the modality devised by the Nepal Army, those getting senior posts will go through series of bridging courses before getting gradually promoted. Initially, 1460 Maoist combatants had joined the army training along with 71 selected for officer posts. One trainee officer and 37 others had opted out of the integration process.
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July - 5 
Gonojagoron Mancha, the platform comprising youths demanding capital punishment for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War at a “mass dialogue” organised in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on July 5 reiterated their demand for bannin
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Gonojagoron Mancha, the platform comprising youths demanding capital punishment for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War at a “mass dialogue” organised in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on July 5 reiterated their demand for banning JeI and urged for unity among those upholding the “torch of youth” to rebuild the nation by rejecting religion-based politics.
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July - 5 
Former leading arms procurer and international wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP on July 5 criticized the main Tamil political party in the country, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) for deciding
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Former leading arms procurer and international wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP on July 5 criticized the main Tamil political party in the country, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) for deciding not to participate in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to discuss constitutional amendments, reports Colombo Page. He told that the TNA should not boycott viable avenues to find a political settlement to the Tamil question and instead of boycotting the PSC should have decided to participate in it. "If the TNA believes there should not be any changes to the 13th Amendment, it could very well articulate such concerns at the PSC, instead of shouting from the sidelines," KP said. He added that the TNA is delaying the process of finding a solution to the Tamil issue by not participating in the PSC.
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July - 5 
The official website of the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations was launched on July 5, reports Daily News. The website www.llrcaction.gov.lk will provide updated info
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The official website of the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations was launched on July 5, reports Daily News. The website www.llrcaction.gov.lk will provide updated information relating to the progress of implementing recommendations of the LLRC. Speaking at the event, Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga who launched the website said it is the need of the hour to have a dedicated website for the progress made in implementing LLRC recommendations. In May 2010, President Rajapaksa appointed the eight-member Commission to report on the lessons to be learnt from the events in the period, February 2002 to May 2009, their attendant concerns and to recommend measures to ensure that there will be no recurrence of such a situation. The LLRC comprised Chitta Ranjan de Silva PC (Chair), Chandirapal Chanmugam, Prof. Karunaratne Hangawatte, M. T. M. Bafiq, Maxwell Paranagama, H.M.G.S. Palihakkara, Dr. Amrith Rohan Perera PC and Mano Ramanathan. In 2012, the Cabinet approved the National Action Plan on the implementation of LLRC recommendations and plan was drafted by a committee headed by the Secretary to the President who was appointed to oversee the implementation of recommendations.
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July - 6 
A suspected Maoist was arrested from Basaguda Police Station area of Bijapur District in a joint operation by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the night of July 6. "The patrol party rounded up Punem Somlu (33) on suspicion of forest
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A suspected Maoist was arrested from Basaguda Police Station area of Bijapur District in a joint operation by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the night of July 6. "The patrol party rounded up Punem Somlu (33) on suspicion of forests of Hirapur village. He has admitted to his involvement in the Naxal movement as a Sangham member of Basaguda Area Committee," Sahu added.
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July - 6 
A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) linkman, identified as Anwar Hussain Mullick was arrested with explosives and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from BBD Bag area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on July 6 IBNLive. Accord
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A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) linkman, identified as Anwar Hussain Mullick was arrested with explosives and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from BBD Bag area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on July 6 IBNLive. According to sources, Mullick is suspected to be involved in supplying explosives to banned Islamist groups, including IM. Some "ultra modern" explosives and FICN worth INR 1, 90,000 were found in his possession, sources added.
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July - 6 
An indefinite curfew was imposed in South West Garo Hills of Meghalaya following on July 6 an alleged attempt by a mob from Assam to attack Monabari Police Outpost. “A false report about attacks from the Meghalaya side prompted a mob from Assam to su
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An indefinite curfew was imposed in South West Garo Hills of Meghalaya following on July 6 an alleged attempt by a mob from Assam to attack Monabari Police Outpost. “A false report about attacks from the Meghalaya side prompted a mob from Assam to surround Monabari police outpost. The police had to fire in the air to disperse the mob and restore order,” South West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh.
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July - 6 
Former chairman of Agriculture Marketing Committee of Chintapalli Vantala Subba Rao escaped an attack on him by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in his native Bayalu Kinchangi village under Choudapalli Panchayat (Village level
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Former chairman of Agriculture Marketing Committee of Chintapalli Vantala Subba Rao escaped an attack on him by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in his native Bayalu Kinchangi village under Choudapalli Panchayat (Village level local self-government institution) in Visakhapatnam District, in the night of July 6, reports The Hindu. According to information, 20 armed Maoists and 70 militia members raided Subba Rao’s house located amid fields late in the night. He had come to his native village one week ago believing that the Maoists cadres were not active. As the Maoists were taking him away from his home, Subba Rao managed to wriggle out of their grip and took to his heels.
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July - 6 
That a team of SFs arrested two female cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), on July 6, said a press statement of the Superintendant of Police (SP), Imphal East. The release identified the two as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi al
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That a team of SFs arrested two female cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), on July 6, said a press statement of the Superintendant of Police (SP), Imphal East. The release identified the two as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi alias Jamdupati and another Thounaojam Pep Devi (36). Three Chinese hand grenades were recovered, it said and added that during interrogation, it was revealed that more arms and ammunition were dumped at village Ishing Thenbi of Sagolmang and two carbines with magazine, one 9mm Piston with two magazine, nine rounds of 9mm Pistol, three Lathode shel, six Chinese hand grenades, six detonators and one live round DAC43W-II were recovered in a follow up operation, it added.
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July - 6 
The July 7 issue of The Sunday Times quoted Senior Adviser to the President and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as saying, “Some things can be said openly and some things cannot be said openly in diplomatic business between governments.
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The July 7 issue of The Sunday Times quoted Senior Adviser to the President and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as saying, “Some things can be said openly and some things cannot be said openly in diplomatic business between governments. They [India] gave us some of their views, we expressed our views. That is what usually happens. Not only between countries but there must be that sort of exchange of views even in a family, between husband and wife. Then a lot of problems will be sorted out. This was like that.” Basil Rajapaksa had visited India and July 5 met with India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid. During the meeting Khurshid has emphasized that the 13th Amendment should not be diluted and Sri Lanka should go beyond the amendment to ensure meaningful devolution of powers. The PSC, which was constituted in June 2013, presently has 19 members, all from the ruling coalition — United People’s Freedom Alliance — led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The main opposition United National Party (UNP), led by Ranil Wikremesinghe, the TNA, as well as the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) which is in the ruling alliance and has been in favour of implementing the 13th Amendment in its original form, is not part of the PSC. Members of the PSC, meanwhile, held their first meeting on July 9, and would meet again on July 26.
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July - 6 
The NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau) report for 2012 points at two-fold increase in the number of cases reported under IT (Information Technology) Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections for cyber crime in Uttar Pradesh (UP), The Times of India r
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The NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau) report for 2012 points at two-fold increase in the number of cases reported under IT (Information Technology) Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections for cyber crime in Uttar Pradesh (UP), The Times of India reports on July 7. In 2012, the police registered 205 cases under the IT Act while the 2011 figure stood at 101. Similarly, a total of 44 cases under different sections of the IPC for cyber crime were lodged in 2012 while only 13 were registered in 2011. Report further states that four cases in Agra, six in Allahabad, one in Kanpur and three in Lucknow were registered under various sections of the IPC for cyber crime in 2012.
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July - 6 
The peace talks between the Mizoram Government and the Hmar People’s Conference-Democratic (HPC-D) will resume in Aizawl on July 18, reports The Telegraph. This was confirmed by a senior official of the State Home Department on July 6. The official
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The peace talks between the Mizoram Government and the Hmar People’s Conference-Democratic (HPC-D) will resume in Aizawl on July 18, reports The Telegraph. This was confirmed by a senior official of the State Home Department on July 6. The official said there have been nine face-to-face meetings between the State Government and the HPC-D since 2010 but there has been no breakthrough yet. He said the next meeting will also discuss the extension of the suspension of operations agreement, which is due to expire July 31.
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July - 6 
The Sangai express reports that a preparatory cum consultative meeting ahead of the 6th round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India (GoI), Government of Manipur (GoM) and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held on July 6 at Taphou Naga
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The Sangai express reports that a preparatory cum consultative meeting ahead of the 6th round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India (GoI), Government of Manipur (GoM) and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held on July 6 at Taphou Naga village in Senapati District. The consultation was participated by intellectuals and scholars, social leaders, tribe Hohos, regional organizations, women and student leaders, social activists, frontal organisations, Members of legislative assembly (MLAs), Naga contractor’s association, former UNC presidents and general Naga public.
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July - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that the outgoing Governor RS Mooshahary, on July 6, expressed his strong reservation against implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that the restrictions would promote corruption and undu
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The Shillong Times reports that the outgoing Governor RS Mooshahary, on July 6, expressed his strong reservation against implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that the restrictions would promote corruption and undue harassment to tourists desirous of visiting the State but would not be effective in checking influx. Addressing a press conference at the Raj Bhavan prior to his departure, Mooshahary said that the ILP had been tried earlier but had failed to yield any positive result as far as preventing influx was concerned. Governor Mooshahary admitted that there was a sense of insecurity among the people of the North eastern region, but pointed out that people here cannot achieve growth and development only ‘on their own’ and ‘in isolation’. “If we shut our doors we will suffer alone,” he added.
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July - 6 
The Times of India reports that the State Government has ordered an intensive drive to check influx of outsiders to Arunachal Pradesh without a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP). In an order on July 6, chief secretary HK Paliwal directed the Deputy Commi
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The Times of India reports that the State Government has ordered an intensive drive to check influx of outsiders to Arunachal Pradesh without a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP). In an order on July 6, chief secretary HK Paliwal directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of the State to carry out the drive. Those found without ILP should be deported immediately, the order added. The DCs were asked to especially check foreign nationals. The State Government has been carrying out such drives at regular intervals, but this time the chief secretary has stressed on intensifying the operation, sources said.
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July - 6 
A bomb planted by militants went off in a Government Girls Primary School damaging the wall & gate of the school at Miryan area in Bannu District on July 6, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported.
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A bomb planted by militants went off in a Government Girls Primary School damaging the wall & gate of the school at Miryan area in Bannu District on July 6, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported.
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July - 6 
Responding to the decision of the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) meeting on July 6 to hold a roundtable political conference as demanded by the agitating parties, the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on July 7
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Responding to the decision of the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) meeting on July 6 to hold a roundtable political conference as demanded by the agitating parties, the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on July 7 said that it would not participate in the Constituent Assembly (CA) election unless the 11-point deal and 25-point ordinance on removing constitutional difficulties are scrapped, reports Myrepublica.com. A politburo meeting of the party held at the party office in Kathmandu took this decision, arguing that the proposal is aimed not at resolving the political deadlock.
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July - 6 
The poll-opposing Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on July 6 (today) has set forth new conditions for consensus during a high-level meeting with Nepali Congress (NC), indicating that Baidya and his party are still mai
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The poll-opposing Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on July 6 (today) has set forth new conditions for consensus during a high-level meeting with Nepali Congress (NC), indicating that Baidya and his party are still maintaining their difficult stance about the elections. During talks with the NC vice president Ram Chandra Poudel and others held at the CPN-Maoist-Baidya's office in Buddha Nagar, Kathmandu, the Maoist leaders put forth basically three conditions. First condition was: what Baidya's party calls it as the "remaining 10 percent work" of the first Constituent Assembly (CA), should be accomplished by all parties now. Second was about the Presidential Decree of March 14, on the basis of which the non-political Government of sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi was formed. They wanted the Decree to be reviewed and the Government to be substituted with a political one. Their third condition was related to election: the Maoist wanted to postpone the already-declared November 19 elections by three-four months so that, what they dub it as the "course-corrective measure" could be applied without rush. Dev Gurung, the CPN-Maoist's general secretary said "If our conditions are not acceptable to other parties, we can't take part in the elections."
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July - 6 
The July 7 issue of The Sunday Times quoted Senior Adviser to the President and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as saying, “Some things can be said openly and some things cannot be said openly in diplomatic business between governments.
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The July 7 issue of The Sunday Times quoted Senior Adviser to the President and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as saying, “Some things can be said openly and some things cannot be said openly in diplomatic business between governments. They [India] gave us some of their views, we expressed our views. That is what usually happens. Not only between countries but there must be that sort of exchange of views even in a family, between husband and wife. Then a lot of problems will be sorted out. This was like that.” Basil Rajapaksa had visited India and July 5 met with India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid. During the meeting Khurshid has emphasized that the 13th Amendment should not be diluted and Sri Lanka should go beyond the amendment to ensure meaningful devolution of powers. The PSC, which was constituted in June 2013, presently has 19 members, all from the ruling coalition — United People’s Freedom Alliance — led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The main opposition United National Party (UNP), led by Ranil Wikremesinghe, the TNA, as well as the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) which is in the ruling alliance and has been in favour of implementing the 13th Amendment in its original form, is not part of the PSC. Members of the PSC, meanwhile, held their first meeting on July 9, and would meet again on July 26.
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July - 7 
A dead body, identified as that of Mahasin Akram (19), who hailed from No.2 Pubergaon village under Mancachar Police Station in Dhubri District, was recovered on the Assam-Meghalaya inter-state border at Mirzumla in same District, reports The Telegra
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A dead body, identified as that of Mahasin Akram (19), who hailed from No.2 Pubergaon village under Mancachar Police Station in Dhubri District, was recovered on the Assam-Meghalaya inter-state border at Mirzumla in same District, reports The Telegraph. Official sources said the victim was the son of a Gram panchayat (Village level governing body) head. Following the discovery of the dead body, a mob set ablaze the vehicle of South Salmara- Mancachar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) & two constables, Chittaranjan Hasong and Mufazzal Haque, were injured in the mob violence. Police and paramilitary forces later dispersed the mob but situation was still tense in the area, an official source in Hatsinghimari said. In view of the deteriorating law and order situation an indefinite curfew from 6pm on July 7 in three Gram Panchayats under Mancachar Police Station.
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July - 7 
A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres on July 7 from Kharasom village. The two KCP cadres were identified as Sapam Surendra Meitei alias Thoinaoba alias Naocha (17) and Wahengbam Yohenba
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A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres on July 7 from Kharasom village. The two KCP cadres were identified as Sapam Surendra Meitei alias Thoinaoba alias Naocha (17) and Wahengbam Yohenba Meetei alias Manisana (17). Two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
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July - 7 
Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) regretted that despite its persistent appeals to underground organisations and authorities, to streamline “taxation levied illegally” on public, it proved to be of no avail and leaving it with no opt
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) regretted that despite its persistent appeals to underground organisations and authorities, to streamline “taxation levied illegally” on public, it proved to be of no avail and leaving it with no option but to chart out its next course of action, says a report of July 7. Also, ACAUT has called a consultative meet with Naga entrepreneurs and appealed them to attend the same at the office of Naga Council, Dimapur on July 9 (today). ACAUT said it wished to take the opinion of Naga entrepreneurs since they were the most affected due to unabated taxation.
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July - 7 
An alert was sounded on the Indo-Nepal border at Balrampur District in Uttar Pradesh after serial explosions in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District of Bihar, reports The Times of India on July 8. District Magistrate
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An alert was sounded on the Indo-Nepal border at Balrampur District in Uttar Pradesh after serial explosions in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District of Bihar, reports The Times of India on July 8. District Magistrate KV Pandiyan said Police and Sahashtra Seema Bal have been alerted after the terror attack and they have been asked to maintain a vigil on the border. He said security has been increased in famous Devipatan and other temples.
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July - 7 
An Army personal went missing along with his official weapon from his unit in Udhampur since July 7, 2013, reports Kashmir Times. Police said that Sepoy K Shree Kanth Kuklam (belt number 6499943X), son of Kuklam Shekhar resident of Pune of 874 AT Bat
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An Army personal went missing along with his official weapon from his unit in Udhampur since July 7, 2013, reports Kashmir Times. Police said that Sepoy K Shree Kanth Kuklam (belt number 6499943X), son of Kuklam Shekhar resident of Pune of 874 AT Battalion went missing from unit with one Insas Rifle with 3 magazine & 60 rounds.
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July - 7 
Exactly a month after a Rifleman of the 5 Manipur Rifles escaped from his camp along with a huge cache of arms, Churachandpur Police, on July 7, arrested him from Tuilaphai village, reports The Sangai Express. Rifleman Jamkholal Lupho was reportedly
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Exactly a month after a Rifleman of the 5 Manipur Rifles escaped from his camp along with a huge cache of arms, Churachandpur Police, on July 7, arrested him from Tuilaphai village, reports The Sangai Express. Rifleman Jamkholal Lupho was reportedly assigned to guard bridge number 40 of the railway track that was under construction near Tousem when he deserted his post along with one AK rifle, one INSAS rifle and two SLRs on June 7.
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July - 7 
Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), on July 7, enunciated the urgent need for structural transformation of Naga society towards shaping it into a reconciled political reality so that the forum’s “Covenant of Reconciliation” (CoR) strengthens and mov
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Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), on July 7, enunciated the urgent need for structural transformation of Naga society towards shaping it into a reconciled political reality so that the forum’s “Covenant of Reconciliation” (CoR) strengthens and move forward. It said after five years of continuously forming relationships, discerning challenges and dilemmas, overcoming deadlocks, developing trust, discovering common ground, and learning the various perspectives and positions of the ‘Naga political groups’, the imperative for a shared purpose is more urgently in the present circumstances.
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July - 7 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 7 cautioned authorities in New Delhi against taking Kashmiris "for granted" and said that the Kashmir issue is not one of money or gun but of a political genesis and requires a politic
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 7 cautioned authorities in New Delhi against taking Kashmiris "for granted" and said that the Kashmir issue is not one of money or gun but of a political genesis and requires a political solution, reports Times of India. "Although the people, particularly those living in the Valley, have always chosen peace against disturbance, one can't take them for granted forever," he added. Permanent peace and tranquillity in the state is predicated upon the resolution of basic political issues bedevilling it, he said.
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July - 7 
Kanglaonline reports on July 7 that ‘President’ Kshtrimayum Hitendra alias Kritibas alias Lallumba Lallumba of the Lallumba group of Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has reportedly decamped from the 7th Manipur Rifles K
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Kanglaonline reports on July 7 that ‘President’ Kshtrimayum Hitendra alias Kritibas alias Lallumba Lallumba of the Lallumba group of Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has reportedly decamped from the 7th Manipur Rifles Khabeishoi camp since June 9 along with a huge amount of INR 1,92,68, 800 meant for a one time rehabilitation package from the Government and including monthly allowance of eight months, bank deposits of 114 cadres and 10 polit buro members of the outfit, said other leaders of the outfit. General Secretary of the outfit, Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rosho Meetei told media persons that the absconding deserter remains expelled from the party. He said three other cadres have also accompanied the deserter leader who is absconding with his whole family, and further added that the outfit has made a complaint to the ‘Principal Secretary' (Home) and other related authorities to take action against the deserter. The General Secretary also said that their party president has been expelled with immediate effect and he will not allowed to be a part of their group and no official document signed by the Lallumba will hold. The outfit had signed a tripartite peace talk with the central and the State Governments on August 6, 2010 at the 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall.
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July - 7 
Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia, who is currently in a jail in Bangladesh, is likely to be extradited to India on July 16, reports Zee News. Bangladesh has indicated that Chetia will be sent back to India a day or two
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia, who is currently in a jail in Bangladesh, is likely to be extradited to India on July 16, reports Zee News. Bangladesh has indicated that Chetia will be sent back to India a day or two before the Home Secretary level talks between the two countries scheduled to be held here on July 18-19. He will be brought to New Delhi and Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, who is holding peace dialogue with the government, has been asked to come to the national capital for a meeting with him, officials said. A team of Assam Police will also come to New Delhi to take custody of Chetia as various cases, including murder, abduction and extortion, are registered against him in Assam. The ULFA leader had given two applications in a Dhaka court -- one of withdrawal of his petition seeking asylum in Bangladesh and second of a request for repatriation to India.
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July - 7 
Maharashtra Police's C-60 commandos, along with a section of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commandos, shot dead six woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered arms and ammunitions after an encounte
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Maharashtra Police's C-60 commandos, along with a section of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commandos, shot dead six woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered arms and ammunitions after an encounter near Mandri village in Etapalli division of Gadchiroli District on July 7, reports The Times of India. With this encounter, Maoists have lost 23 cadres so far this year while more than 31 have surrendered. Police feel Maoists may have faced a bigger loss but managed to drag bodies of some comrades into jungles. One 303 rifle, a carbine, five 12-bore rifles, 13 hand grenades and 20 'pittus' (rucksacks) were recovered. Sources said Maoists were preparing for a meeting at Sawari village in the vicinity when their plans were leaked to the Police force. Though the Police are yet to establish identity of slain Maoists, presence of senior cadres among them is not being ruled out.
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July - 7 
Nine serial explosions rocked the Mahabodhi Temple complex on July 7 (today), leaving at least five people injured in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District, reports Times of India. Union Home Secretary, Anil Goswami confirmed that the blasts were a terror attac
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Nine serial explosions rocked the Mahabodhi Temple complex on July 7 (today), leaving at least five people injured in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District, reports Times of India. Union Home Secretary, Anil Goswami confirmed that the blasts were a terror attack. According to Gaya Police, the blasts took place in quick succession between 5.30 am and 6 am in the temple complex and near the Mahabodhi tree. While four blasts took place inside the Mahabodhi Temple complex, three occurred in Karmapa monastery, one each near the 80-feet Buddha statue and at the bus stand near bypass, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Magadh range, Nayyer Hussnain Khan said. Arvind Singh, a member of Mahabodhi Temple Management Commitee said two other bombs, one near the Buddha statute and one at bus stand have been defused.
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July - 7 
Security Forces (Security Forces) during an operation in Songjathal came under fire from some militants on July 7. The Assam Rifles troops retaliated the fire and during the operation two cadres of Kuki Liberation Organization (KLO) were arrested whi
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Security Forces (Security Forces) during an operation in Songjathal came under fire from some militants on July 7. The Assam Rifles troops retaliated the fire and during the operation two cadres of Kuki Liberation Organization (KLO) were arrested while one cadre escaped. The arrestees were identified as Ngamkhojang Khongsai (56) and Helen Khongsai (33). One 9 mm pistol with Magazine, two 9mm live round, one Chinese hand grenade, two Mobile phones, two Extortion letters of KLO, two sets of Combat uniforms and INR 8526 were also recovered from them.
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July - 7 
Shortage of almost 300,000 Police personnel in nine Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States is jeopardising the fight against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on July 8. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, And
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Shortage of almost 300,000 Police personnel in nine Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States is jeopardising the fight against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on July 8. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh had 250,000 vacant positions of head constables and constables, while 50,000 posts of inspectors and sub-inspectors need to be filled. Similarly, these States also need over 1,000 Additional Superintendents of Police and Deputy SPs. The highest number of shortage in Police force is in Uttar Pradesh (180,000 personnel), followed by Andhra Pradesh (30,000), West Bengal (29,000), Bihar (16,000), Chhattisgarh (13,000), Jharkhand (10,000), Madhya Pradesh (6,000) and Odisha (2,000). Notably, in Maharashtra, there are 379 various vacant positions in just two LWE-hit Districts of Gadchiroli and Gondia. At last month’s (June) Chief Ministers’ conference on internal security, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told these States that they need to fill these vacancies and that the Centre cannot always fulfil their demands for increasing the deployment of paramilitary forces. Currently, over 80,000 personnel, mainly from the CRPF (66 battalions), the BSF (12 battalions) and the ITBP (five battalions), are deployed in the LWE-hit States. For speedy recruitment, the MHA told these States to relax certain recruitment norms and give preference to locals, who can be appointed on contract basis.
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July - 7 
suspected Maoists vandalized a construction site in Dumri forests in Hazaribagh District setting ablaze a JCB machine and other equipment, reports The Times of India on July 7. The boulders from this site are supplied for the construction of highways
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suspected Maoists vandalized a construction site in Dumri forests in Hazaribagh District setting ablaze a JCB machine and other equipment, reports The Times of India on July 7. The boulders from this site are supplied for the construction of highways and railways. The owner of the construction site has denied demands of levy from anyone. A case has been lodged against unidentified assailants with the Padma Police Station.
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July - 7 
Syed Sallah-u-Din, chairman United Jehad Council (UJC) and ‘chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), asked the separatist leadership to sit together and take a final decision on the election boycott call, reports Kashmir Times. He told that “Some of our fri
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Syed Sallah-u-Din, chairman United Jehad Council (UJC) and ‘chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), asked the separatist leadership to sit together and take a final decision on the election boycott call, reports Kashmir Times. He told that “Some of our friends say elections have no bearing on Kashmir issue, some say people should vote as it is an administrative affair and yet others believe in boycott saying that India defames freedom struggle under the garb of elections.” He appealed to Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mohammad Yasin Malik, Shabir Ahmad Shah and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to sit at one place and take a final decision in this regard. “If they favour boycott then they should go door to door and appeal people not to vote and I am sure no one would participate in the elections,” UJC chairman added.
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July - 7 
Task Force arrested three persons identified as Mohammed Taj, Mohammed Hussain and Mohammed Osman near the Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad (Hyderabad District) and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 92,500 from
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Task Force arrested three persons identified as Mohammed Taj, Mohammed Hussain and Mohammed Osman near the Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad (Hyderabad District) and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 92,500 from their possession on July 7, reports The Times of India. "We have seized Rs 92,500 fake currency from the trio. They had printed them using a scanner-cum-colour printer in Bangalore [Krnataka] and brought it here to exchange," Task Force Inspector A Prakash Reddy said.
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July - 7 
The All Assam Minority Student’s Union (AAMSU) and the Labour Union (LU) have called for an economic blockade of Garo Hills of Meghalaya from July 8, reports Assam Tribune on July 7. The main demands of AAMSU and LU are a payment of INR 1 million to
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The All Assam Minority Student’s Union (AAMSU) and the Labour Union (LU) have called for an economic blockade of Garo Hills of Meghalaya from July 8, reports Assam Tribune on July 7. The main demands of AAMSU and LU are a payment of INR 1 million to the victims, security for the minority community, and punishment for culprits of the violence against minority in the Garo Hills.
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July - 7 
The Jharkhand Police has sounded an alert throughout Jharkhand, particularly at religious places, after serial explosions in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District of Bihar on July 7, The Times of India reported. More s
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The Jharkhand Police has sounded an alert throughout Jharkhand, particularly at religious places, after serial explosions in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District of Bihar on July 7, The Times of India reported. More security forces have been deployed at the world famous Baidyanath Dham shrine. Security has been beefed up at Parasnath and also at Rajrappa which draw hundreds of devotees on holidays. The state intelligence had, a couple of months ago, received inputs that the Baba Dham temple was on the radar of the terrorists after which security was beefed up at the shrine.
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July - 7 
The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) is all set to impose bandh (shut down strike) and economic blockade from 5 am of July 7 (Monday). The bandh intends to put more pressure on the Government for a peaceful solution for the Kuki community. KSDC had
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The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) is all set to impose bandh (shut down strike) and economic blockade from 5 am of July 7 (Monday). The bandh intends to put more pressure on the Government for a peaceful solution for the Kuki community. KSDC had earlier imposed parallel bandh but suspended after the State Government gave it assurance to fulfill its demands by March 2013. The committee has been demanding both the State and Central Governments to start peace parleys with the Kuki armed groups—the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF)—which are signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) involving both the Central and State Governments.
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July - 7 
The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has agreed to Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) demand to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to five communities with the greater objective of keeping illegally settled Bangladeshi immigrants
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The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has agreed to Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) demand to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to five communities with the greater objective of keeping illegally settled Bangladeshi immigrants at bay, reports Times of India. Although the tripartite agreement is yet to be formally inked, the decision to grant ST status to the five tribes-Moran, Motok, Chutia, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tai-Ahom-was finalised during a meeting between representatives of the Centre, the Assam government and the ULFA-PTF led by the its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa in New Delhi recently. According to sources, ST status will ensure land rights for the tribes, prevent alienation of land and there will be greater number of reserved seats for them in the State assembly.
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July - 7 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in separate search operations in Maoist-affected Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports Out Look. "Two cadres were arrested by a joint contingent of District force and Chh
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in separate search operations in Maoist-affected Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports Out Look. "Two cadres were arrested by a joint contingent of District force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) from jungles of Kosalnar village under Jhara Police Station limits of Narayanpur District today [July 7]," DSP N K Sahu told PTI. Banu Korram and Kassu Korram (both 24) were arrested during the joint patrol operation following a tip-off.
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July - 7 
Traces of RDX and ammonium nitrate have been found at the explosion sites in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District on July 7, reports The Times of India reported on July 8. Some instructions in Urdu were found along wi
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Traces of RDX and ammonium nitrate have been found at the explosion sites in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Gaya District on July 7, reports The Times of India reported on July 8. Some instructions in Urdu were found along with the bombs recovered and defused in Bodh Gaya. One such instruction read Bara But (big statue) and the other 'bus'. Police believe that the first meant Great Buddha statue and the second the tourist bus. Another writing, again in Urdu, said that the operation was done as revenge for what had happened in Iraq. Further, examination of three unexploded bombs revealed that the planters used small LPG cylinders as containers to detonate explosives suspected to be a mix of ammonium nitrate and another high intensity material. "Small cylinders ranging from 2.5 to 5 kg have been used. The gas was taken out and the cylinders filled with explosives. The circuit was then completed using a detonator and a timer device," said an officer from the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Sources said this is the first time gas cylinders have been used as containers for explosives -- a departure from the signature style of Indian Mujahideen (IM), the outfit being suspected to have carried out the blasts. IM is known to use tiffin boxes, pressure cookers or boat-shaped aluminum containers to pack explosives with large amounts of shrapnel. This method of bomb making gives specific direction to the impact of the blasts and causes maximum casualties.
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July - 7 
Two monks were injured 10 serial blasts in Bodh Gaya on July 7.
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Two monks were injured 10 serial blasts in Bodh Gaya on July 7.
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July - 7 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that two live bombs were detected and defused by security agencies in and around the Mahabodhi temple. "Four blasts took place inside the temple complex. Three blasts took place near the Karmapa monastery
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that two live bombs were detected and defused by security agencies in and around the Mahabodhi temple. "Four blasts took place inside the temple complex. Three blasts took place near the Karmapa monastery while one each happened near the Buddha statue and a tourist bus stand outside. Two live bombs were detected and defused at the site," he said. In addition, a third bomb was recovered from a village near Bodh Gaya hours after serial blasts, Police said. A cylinder bomb was recovered from near Royal Residence hotel at Baiju Bigaha village, about four kilometres away from the Mahabodhi temple. Meanwhile, Bihar Police chief Abhayanand said that the nine blasts at the Mahabodhi temple were not of "very high intensity" and therefore no damage was caused to the sanctum sanctorum. "The explosions were not of high intensity...somewhere between low and high intensity. No damage has been caused to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple," he added. Further, with reports suggesting that Bodh Gaya blasts may be linked to the ongoing communal strife in Myanmar, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advisory asked the states to beef up security at Buddhist shrines and Tibetan settlements, indicating that they could be targeted by radical outfits seeking to avenge attacks on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. It mentioned inputs about alleged plans of radical groups to target Buddhist places of worship and Tibetan settlements in India "in the light of clashes between Rohingya Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar in the recent months". Besides chief secretaries of all the states, the advisory was specifically addressed to the Police Commissioners of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. All these cities have been targets of terror strikes in the past. "All police stations (should be) alerted, with additional deployment at sensitive locations. All precautionary measures may be taken to prevent untoward incidents. Any development of interest be reported at once," it said The Hindu quoted an MHA official as saying, “There have been intelligence inputs that [some Islamist groups] were planning to target Buddhists and their religious sites with foreigners in mind … This follows the ongoing sectarian violence between Rohingya Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar. After last year’s Pune blasts, some arrested Indian Mujahideen operatives had told the Delhi police that there were plans to target Buddhist shrines in Bodh Gaya to retaliate for atrocities being committed upon Muslims in Myanmar … This input was shared with the Bihar police. The nature of attack and explosives used in the attack [points] towards the Indian Mujahideen … It could be their handiwork. In recent months, the Centre and some States have also issued alerts over the circulation of videos and pictures on the Internet and through mobile phones of alleged atrocities committed on Rohingya Muslims to incite passions and tensions.” Also, red alert has been sounded across Bihar following the serial blasts at Mahabodhi Temple. Patna police had got an intelligence input about terrorists planning explosions at crowded and religious places in the state capital. Director General of Police Abhayanand said security alert has been sent to all the Superintendents of Police across the state. Further, a senior Police officer said, "According to intelligence reports, since 1990, the Bihar-Nepal border has become a soft entry point for terror suspects and they take shelter in small villages of north Bihar districts." "The exit route of terrorists is highly unpredictable. The Indo-Nepal porous border could be a safe exit route," Inspector General of Police (operations) Amit Kumar said. Two monks were injured in nine serial blasts in and around the Mahabodhi Temple on July 7. Earlier, it was reported that five persons were injured.
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July - 7 
UPF convenor Aaron Kipgen clarified that the strike cum economic blockade by KSDC does not have the support of UPF. As per agreement between UPF and KNO, any movement regarding political dialogue that concern SoO groups should have prior information
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UPF convenor Aaron Kipgen clarified that the strike cum economic blockade by KSDC does not have the support of UPF. As per agreement between UPF and KNO, any movement regarding political dialogue that concern SoO groups should have prior information of both the umbrella organisations. Refusing to acknowledge KSDC, Aaron also questioned as to who gave the right to KSDC to impose band blockade.
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July - 7 
An unidentified man was shot dead while he was standing at a bus stop near Do Minute Chowrangi in New Karachi area. However, according to sources in Edhi Foundation who shifted his dead body to the hospital identified the victim as one Taha (35).
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An unidentified man was shot dead while he was standing at a bus stop near Do Minute Chowrangi in New Karachi area. However, according to sources in Edhi Foundation who shifted his dead body to the hospital identified the victim as one Taha (35).
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July - 7 
Police arrested 14 Afghan nationals under the Foreign Act near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. According to Police, the Afghan nationals were arrested for not possessing proper entry documents to Pakistan.
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Police arrested 14 Afghan nationals under the Foreign Act near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. According to Police, the Afghan nationals were arrested for not possessing proper entry documents to Pakistan. Further investigation is underway.
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July - 7 
A Grand Jirga (tribal council) was held by Bar Qamber Khel tribe from Khyber Agency to devise plans for the repatriation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) after the military operation in Tirah Valley. This was done under the supervision of forme
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A Grand Jirga (tribal council) was held by Bar Qamber Khel tribe from Khyber Agency to devise plans for the repatriation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) after the military operation in Tirah Valley. This was done under the supervision of former Member of National Assembly (MNA) Hamidullah Jan in Bagh-e-Naran area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of KP. The three major sub-clans of Bar Qamber Khel – Dare Plaray, Wanda Garay, Khujal Khel – convened in Hayatabad to discuss the safe repatriation of IDPs and formed a new peace committee comprising Qamber Khel tribesmen.
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July - 7 
An offshoot group associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has come to the fore to avenge the killings in Waziristan by drone attacks. Hitherto known as “Ansarul Mujahideen”, the group has claimed responsibility for attack on Bovia Check post
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An offshoot group associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has come to the fore to avenge the killings in Waziristan by drone attacks. Hitherto known as “Ansarul Mujahideen”, the group has claimed responsibility for attack on Bovia Check post and vowed to make life difficult for the United States and its friends in return for drone attacks. In a statement issued to media on July 7 from an undisclosed location, group ‘spokesman’ Abu Baseer said some ‘so called’ English speaking journalists were putting their lives at risk by supporting drone attacks. The spokesman said their group had been formed in the wake of drone attacks in North and South Waziristan as they consider it a shameful act by remaining silent on drone attacks. He claimed that there were hundreds of Mujahideen who have entered into the battle field to avenge the missile attacks by pilotless US drones. Abu Baseer said the US and its friends must know that we have hundreds of suicide Fidayeen and they would make life difficult for them. He said they respect independent journalists but nowadays majority of channels and journalists were supporting US in return for a few dollars. He said the journalists must use their pen for oppressed Muslims. He said attacks on Bovia, Asia and Dum Deel check posts were a beginning and their major attacks would surprise the world.
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July - 7 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a young man was found in Baghdadi, according to a police officer at the Baghdadi Police Station. The victim had been abducted before being dumped. “From his appearance, he looked like a Kutchhi man,” said
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a young man was found in Baghdadi, according to a police officer at the Baghdadi Police Station. The victim had been abducted before being dumped. “From his appearance, he looked like a Kutchhi man,” said the Police Officer.
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July - 7 
At least five people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on July 7 in a sign of resurgence of violence in old city areas after one day lull that was followed by a high-level meeting presided over
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At least five people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on July 7 in a sign of resurgence of violence in old city areas after one day lull that was followed by a high-level meeting presided over by President Asif Ali Zardari at the Bilawal House on law and order in the city, reports Dawn.
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July - 7 
Police arrested more than 80 suspects for interrogation, but without any significant breakthrough in investigation. However, a Police official told Dawn that a group, calling itself Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT), led by Meeran Baloch, had claimed re
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Police arrested more than 80 suspects for interrogation, but without any significant breakthrough in investigation. However, a Police official told Dawn that a group, calling itself Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT), led by Meeran Baloch, had claimed responsibility for the attack in phone calls made to the Balochistan media and police. The official said that the Punjab police had been informed about the claim by their Balochistan counterparts. According to sources, seven BLT militants were picked up for interrogation in connection with the blast.
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July - 7 
Police arrested two militants for attacking a polio worker in Sahiwal District, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the polio worker, 23, who was assigned to the anti-polio vaccination in Chichawatni, visited the house of Ziaullah Jutt to admin
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Police arrested two militants for attacking a polio worker in Sahiwal District, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the polio worker, 23, who was assigned to the anti-polio vaccination in Chichawatni, visited the house of Ziaullah Jutt to administer vaccine with a colleague. When Jutt entered the room, he began to hit her. He accused her of being a part of a United States (US) plot to give children a vaccine that caused mental retardation. When she tried to flee, Jutt and his brother Abrar Jutt ran after her. They caught her and dragged her by the hair into the streets shouting that “she was helping non-Muslims to harm Muslim children”. According to local sources, both the brothers both taught at seminaries in nearby villages.
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July - 7 
Police on July 7 arrested five militants during a search operation in Nawazikhel, Malakhel, Sherikhel, Ghazikhel, Tabbi Murad and Wazir Kallay localities of Darra Pezu in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. An official sa
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Police on July 7 arrested five militants during a search operation in Nawazikhel, Malakhel, Sherikhel, Ghazikhel, Tabbi Murad and Wazir Kallay localities of Darra Pezu in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. An official said that the operation was launched after they got information that militants had entered the District to carry out subversive acts.
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July - 7 
Police said that a man was shot dead while three others sustained bullet wounds in Orangi Town.
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Police said that a man was shot dead while three others sustained bullet wounds in Orangi Town.
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July - 7 
President of Baloch National Party (BNP) Sardar Akhtar Mengal on July 7 admitted to the presence of “death squads sponsored by Pakistan’s neighbours and foreign powers,” reports The Express Tribune. In an exclusive interview with the daily, Mengal al
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President of Baloch National Party (BNP) Sardar Akhtar Mengal on July 7 admitted to the presence of “death squads sponsored by Pakistan’s neighbours and foreign powers,” reports The Express Tribune. In an exclusive interview with the daily, Mengal also condemned the deadly violence perpetrated by Baloch separatists in the province. A medley of separatist groups – especially Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Baloch Republican Army (BRA) have upped their insurgency ante since the killing of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawab Akbar Bugti in a military operation in 2006. Further, he acknowledged that Baloch insurgents have been targeting non-Baloch settlers, mainly those from Punjab, in Balochistan. “However, some Government officials also want the settlers to flee the province and sell their properties at throw-away prices,” he added. It is perhaps the first time that Mengal has openly condemned the activities of Baloch insurgents — not easy to do since his younger brother Javed Mengal and two of his nephews – Nooruddin Mengal and Bhawal Mengal – are also allegedly involved in insurgency. Mengal reiterated that the six-point formula he had spelt out before the May 11 elections to stabilise the situation in Balochistan was still workable. “My six-point formula is within the parameters of the Constitution,” he said, adding, “We are willing for a debate with anyone who thinks my six points are against the interest of Pakistan.”
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July - 7 
Separately, armed gangsters belonging to Chhoto Mazari group resorted to rocket attacks and injured three Police constable and held hostage nine Police officials of two check posts in the riverside of the Indus in Rajanpur District, reported Dawn. Re
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Separately, armed gangsters belonging to Chhoto Mazari group resorted to rocket attacks and injured three Police constable and held hostage nine Police officials of two check posts in the riverside of the Indus in Rajanpur District, reported Dawn. Retired Police Inspector Muhammad Azam Khan told Dawn that his nephew, Constable Ghulam Yaseen who was deployed at one of the posts, told him through his cell phone that he with eight others had been held hostage by a gang. He said one of the alleged gangsters had talked to the brother of Ghulam Yaseen that their negotiations were going on with Police authorities. He said the gangster had put up some demands to the Police in exchange for the release of the officials. The caller, however, did not explain their demands. The Indus Kacha area and Rajanpur rugged mountainous area are the safe havens for gangs involved in kidnapping-for-ransom.
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July - 7 
The arrest of an al Qaeda militant, Khalid Bin Attash, from Karachi (Sindh) in 2002 was the first major breakthrough in the hunt for al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, reported Dawn on July 8 quoting findings of the Abbottabad Commission tasked to inve
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The arrest of an al Qaeda militant, Khalid Bin Attash, from Karachi (Sindh) in 2002 was the first major breakthrough in the hunt for al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, reported Dawn on July 8 quoting findings of the Abbottabad Commission tasked to investigate the presence of the al Qaeda chief in the country. The classified report is a scathing criticism of the performance of the Intelligence Agencies, with the commission members specifically observing that the well-resourced ISI acted unprofessionally, lacked commitment to fight extremism and terror and obstructed the performance of other spy outfits, adds Dawn. The five-member Commission led by Justice Javed Iqbal believed that “culpable negligence and incompetence at almost all levels of Government can more or less be conclusively established”. The Commission found that after Khalid Bin Attash's arrest, he identified Abu Ahmed Ali Kuwaiti as bin Laden's right hand man and courier, and led the Americans to bin Laden. Kuwait's intelligence service was unable to provide any details about the man and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had provided four phone numbers to Pakistan between 2009 to November 2010 without any details as to who they were searching for during the hunt for Kuwaiti. The numbers mostly remained off. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) kept the CIA in the loop "without knowing the context and to whom these numbers belonged". Kuwaiti, who had helped buy land and construct a compound using fake documents to hide in Pakistan's Abbottabad town, had been with bin Laden's family when it moved to Karachi in 2001. He stayed with them when his boss joined them when they moved to Peshawar a year later. They then moved to Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before shifting to the scenic town of Swat before eventually settling in Abbottabad. The al Qaeda chief was eventually killed there in unilateral United States (US) raid near a premier army training facility in May 2011. The commission, formed after the US raid, had submitted its 700-page report earlier this year. The report is yet to be made public. The commission found that Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, identified as the principal architect of the 9/11 attacks, had visited bin Laden in Peshawar. They were forced to shift to Haripur, where they stayed till 2005, after Khalid Sheikh was arrested from Rawalpindi District of Punjab. Kuwaiti planned the family's escape to Abbottabad and supervised the construction of bin Laden's compound after buying the land for it. The compound had three complexes. Kuwaiti lived in its annexe with his family. Bin Laden occupied two top floors along with his family. The commission has pointed out the various violations in the construction of the compound that remained unchecked. "...the fort type construction remained unnoticed by cantonment board, Police, Intelligence Agencies and the locals. The occupants also remained unchecked for non-payment of property tax since 2005," read the Commission's report.
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July - 7 
The death toll of July 6, 2013 bomb blast that occurred at Old Anarkali area in Lahore District reached five on July 7, reported The Express Tribune.
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The death toll of July 6, 2013 bomb blast that occurred at Old Anarkali area in Lahore District reached five on July 7, reported The Express Tribune.
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July - 7 
The Government will soon formally request the United States to transfer drone technology as part of the diplomatic efforts seeking an end to the stalemate over the CIA-led campaign in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The Express Tribune re
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The Government will soon formally request the United States to transfer drone technology as part of the diplomatic efforts seeking an end to the stalemate over the CIA-led campaign in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The Express Tribune reported on July 8. A senior Government official, who is engaged with the US on the subject, told The Express Tribune that preliminary discussions between the two countries to find alternatives to drone use have already started. The official, who asked to remain anonymous because of the sensitivity of the issue, disclosed that Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the proposal in their recent meeting at the sidelines of ASEAN Regional Forum in Brunei Darussalam. It is unclear, though, whether the US will heed the call – the previous Government made similar unsuccessful requests at several occasions. According to the official, however, the new administration is confident its efforts will yield a ‘positive outcome’. The Government is upbeat due to the fact that unlike the previous administration it does not have any secret understanding with the US on drone use, he added. The official said the formal proposal seeking the transfer of drone technology will be made during the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry. Kerry is due to travel to Islamabad by the end of this month. According to another official, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will also table the proposal before the heads of political parties, who are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the country’s national security policy
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July - 7 
The Police beefed up security arrangements across Lahore after reports indicating more attacks. Sources confirmed that Intelligence Agencies had once again forwarded their reports to the authorities concerned, passing information about the presence o
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The Police beefed up security arrangements across Lahore after reports indicating more attacks. Sources confirmed that Intelligence Agencies had once again forwarded their reports to the authorities concerned, passing information about the presence of terrorists in the city and expressing fear that follow-up attacks might take place.
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July - 7 
The year 2013 is emerging as the deadliest one in decades for the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in Karachi as in the first six months of 2013 more than 100 Policemen and Rangers personnel have been killed in different parts of the city amid growing
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The year 2013 is emerging as the deadliest one in decades for the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in Karachi as in the first six months of 2013 more than 100 Policemen and Rangers personnel have been killed in different parts of the city amid growing violence and worsening law and order, said an official on July 7, reports Dawn. “A total of 93 Policemen have been killed this year in the first six months [January to June 2013],” said an official citing a number of casualties of Karachi Police. “The victims ranked from constable to a Deputy Superintendent of Police and almost all of them have been targeted for their professional association. Hardly there would be a Policeman or two, who had some personal issues that cost him his life as otherwise most of the Policemen were killed while performing their duties in all five Districts of the city — south, east, west, central and Malir,” added the official. The official said that in the first six months of 2012, a total of 44 Policemen were killed in Karachi. This year posed a more serious threat to personnel of the key LEA as compared to the previous years. The official said that since 2000, over 420 Police officials had been shot dead in several parts of the city. He, however, said the killings of Policemen registered an unprecedented increase in 2011 and the figures crossed the 100 mark in 2012. Talking to Dawn, the Sindh Police Chief agreed to the statement that the situation was getting bad to worse, saying that “policing in Karachi means facing several threats simultaneously”. “Definitely the threat level is much higher if you compare it with the past few years,” said Sindh police Inspector General Shahid Nadeem Baloch. However, experts see the police casualties in other way as well saying that the higher number of attacks against LEAs personnel suggested their proactive approach against criminals and suspected militants which in return resulted in organised assaults. “Apart from conventional crimes, the Police are now handling the terrorism threat as well,” said Ahmed Chinoy, the chief of the Citizen Police-Liaison Committee (CPLC).
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July - 7 
Two men, identified as Mohammad Waseem (20), and Zakir Ghafoor (30), were found dead before being kidnapped from Kalri area. The militants after kidnapping brought them to Agra Taj Colony near Naval Flats outside Attock General Store, said Station Ho
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Two men, identified as Mohammad Waseem (20), and Zakir Ghafoor (30), were found dead before being kidnapped from Kalri area. The militants after kidnapping brought them to Agra Taj Colony near Naval Flats outside Attock General Store, said Station House Officer of Kalri Haji Sanaullah. “Perhaps, the attackers were planning to take them elsewhere but decided to open fire on them then and there and apparently fled because both the Police and Rangers were patrolling the main road in the same vicinity,” added the Police Officer.
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July - 7 
Unidentified militants attacked two NATO containers with heavy artillery in Dhadar town of Bolan District, reported Daily Times. The containers caught fire and were reduced to ashes. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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Unidentified militants attacked two NATO containers with heavy artillery in Dhadar town of Bolan District, reported Daily Times. The containers caught fire and were reduced to ashes. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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July - 7 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a house on Kansi Road in Quetta, injuring two women on July 7 reports The News.
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a house on Kansi Road in Quetta, injuring two women on July 7 reports The News.
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July - 7 
Chairman of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, Mohan Baidhya, at a programme organized by All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary affiliated to this party in Kathmandu on July 7 said "We are against the formation of present non-political Gover
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Chairman of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, Mohan Baidhya, at a programme organized by All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary affiliated to this party in Kathmandu on July 7 said "We are against the formation of present non-political Government and 25-point order. So, the four big parties need to agree on cancellation of the order first if they were flexible," reports The Himalayan Times. He warned that his party would retaliate with forceful preparation of the parties and Government for the election if the demand of the formation of national consensus government through roundtable conference was ignored
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July - 7 
Police arrested two local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Dhakuria Bazar area of Jessore District on July 7, reports New Age. The arrestees were identified as Delawar Hossain and Altaf Hossain Mahmud, ameer (chief) and secretary respectively of t
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Police arrested two local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Dhakuria Bazar area of Jessore District on July 7, reports New Age. The arrestees were identified as Delawar Hossain and Altaf Hossain Mahmud, ameer (chief) and secretary respectively of the Dhakuria union unit JeI. Police raided the houses of Delawar and Altaf at night and arrested them as they were wanted by Police in several cases, including murder, vandalism and attack on Police.
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July - 7 
Leader of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), Minster Douglas Devananda on July 7 said that at least 38 ministers are supportive of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. He told that he has collected the signatures of
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Leader of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), Minster Douglas Devananda on July 7 said that at least 38 ministers are supportive of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. He told that he has collected the signatures of 38 Government ministers expressing their support to the 13th Amendment in its current form. He observed that the Government would not be able to get the required two-thirds majority in parliament to pass any amendments to the 13th Amendment. If the Government tries to dilute the 13th Amendment, we will oppose it. We want the full implementation of the 13th Amendment. According to him, the existing provincial council system was the best way to devolve powers to the provinces.
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July - 7 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran on July 7 called for independent international monitors to observe the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) election. He said that foreign observers at the NPC polls would ensure the hol
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran on July 7 called for independent international monitors to observe the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) election. He said that foreign observers at the NPC polls would ensure the holding of a free and fair poll. He further noted that military forces personnel in the North were engaged in canvassing for the governing party in the North after the President has signed the proclamation calling for elections to the NPC.
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July - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 8 suggested modification of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives immunity to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas, reports The Times of India. If revocation wa
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 8 suggested modification of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives immunity to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas, reports The Times of India. If revocation was not acceptable to the Centre, modification should be looked at, he said about AFSPA that was made applicable to the state 23 years ago and is a major political issue in the run up to the assembly polls due by November 2014. Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah said, he would love to see what Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will do to improve ties with India, reports The Hindu. The Chief Minister expressed the view that one indicator of Mr. Sharif’s commitment to improve the ties could come from whether Pakistan buys 500 MW of electricity from India. “I mean today Pakistan has villages where 22 out of 24 hours, there is no electricity, cities where 10 hours a day, you have power cuts. Whether the establishment and some other forces in Pakistan allow him to buy that electricity, let’s see. Will he be able to give India Most Favoured Nation status that also remains to be seen”, he said. “Because if you can’t move forward on areas in which Pakistan is going to benefit, how could we expect him to move forward in areas like Siachen, Sir Creek and the biggest question of all which is Kashmir”, said Mr. Abdullah.
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July - 8 
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from near Jorag village in the Gumla town Police Station area late in the night of July 8,
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from near Jorag village in the Gumla town Police Station area late in the night of July 8, reports The Times of India. Police seized a .315 rifle, bullets, six mobile sets, sim cards, a Police uniform and PLFI pamphlets. Parmeshwar Gop, alias Prem Gop - a resident of Nathpur-Bantoli village under Palkot police station of the District was wanted in several cases murder, extortion and arsenal in Gumla, Palkot, Raidih and Basia in Gumla District and Bano and Kolebira in Simdega District. Police chased Gop while rest 6-7 PLFI activists managed to flee, he said.
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July - 8 
A report of July 8 says that the District Council Affairs (DCA) department is likely to give its approval to the Khasi Autonomous District (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, Amendment Bill, 2013, which was passed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous
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A report of July 8 says that the District Council Affairs (DCA) department is likely to give its approval to the Khasi Autonomous District (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, Amendment Bill, 2013, which was passed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on July 5. The Bill seeks to delimit the constituencies under the District Council ahead of the ADC elections in the State. “There is no question of holding back the amendment bill since the KHADC has taken into considerations the various suggestions given by the District Council Affairs department to rectify the glaring flaws in the bill which had been passed in December 2008,” a senior government official informed on July 7.
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July - 8 
Amid exchange of fire with Pakistani troops, Indian Army recovered dead body of the civilian porter, who was killed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) /mine blast at Sawjian sector in the morning of July 8 and handed it over to his family.
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Amid exchange of fire with Pakistani troops, Indian Army recovered dead body of the civilian porter, who was killed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) /mine blast at Sawjian sector in the morning of July 8 and handed it over to his family.
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July - 8 
An army porter, identified as Javed Iqbal, was killed and three others were injured in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Kanga Gali area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sawjian sector of Poonch District, on July 8, reports Daily Excels
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An army porter, identified as Javed Iqbal, was killed and three others were injured in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Kanga Gali area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sawjian sector of Poonch District, on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources told that three IEDs or landmines were detonated by the militants along the LoC in Sabjian sub sector of Poonch at 7.45 am, 7.55 am and 12.40 pm either using remote control devices, time devices or trip wire technology. While first and third blasts failed to cause any casualties or damage, it was the second blast at 7.55 am in which one porter, engaged by the Army for carrying their goods from one post to another, was killed while three others were injured. Troops have already been maintaining a very high alert on the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch Districts with repeated bids of infiltration by the militants from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and attempts by the militants to plant IEDs and landmines on the LoC to target Army soldiers.
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July - 8 
Bihar Police on July 8 detained a suspect in the serial blasts of Bodh Gaya temple (July 7, 2013), reports indiablooms.com. "We have detained Vinod Mistri. We are interrogating him regarding the blasts," said a senior police official on conditions of
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Bihar Police on July 8 detained a suspect in the serial blasts of Bodh Gaya temple (July 7, 2013), reports indiablooms.com. "We have detained Vinod Mistri. We are interrogating him regarding the blasts," said a senior police official on conditions of anonymity. Further, Bihar Police released the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage of one of the nine blasts, which took place in and around the Mahabodhi temple. Forensic experts said the explosives used in the bombs were made of ammonium nitrate, sulphur and potassium.
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July - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Shambu Yadav, wanted in several cases of violence, was arrested at Dhamni village in Aurangabad District on July 8, reports The Hindu. However, two of his associates escaped on a motorcycle, said Dau
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Shambu Yadav, wanted in several cases of violence, was arrested at Dhamni village in Aurangabad District on July 8, reports The Hindu. However, two of his associates escaped on a motorcycle, said Daudnagar Deputy Superintendent of Police Anwar Javed. A country-made pistol, 10 rounds of live ammunition and Maoist literature were seized during the raid.
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July - 8 
Following the allegation made in a table provided by ACAUT that the excise department was taxing INR 100 per truck load of cement, commissioner of excise Maongwati Aier, on July 8, requested ACAUT to provide names and evidence of erring excise person
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Following the allegation made in a table provided by ACAUT that the excise department was taxing INR 100 per truck load of cement, commissioner of excise Maongwati Aier, on July 8, requested ACAUT to provide names and evidence of erring excise personnel so that disciplinary action could be initiated against them. In a press release, Maongwati reminded that he had issued several orders in the past that no taxation whatsoever would be made at any of the excise check posts.
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July - 8 
In another incident, an Army personal, identified as Havaldar Karki, was killed on July 8 when their patrol party was fired upon near the LoC in Rustom area of Uri sector of Baramulla District. Army conducted search of the area but no militant was fo
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In another incident, an Army personal, identified as Havaldar Karki, was killed on July 8 when their patrol party was fired upon near the LoC in Rustom area of Uri sector of Baramulla District. Army conducted search of the area but no militant was found.
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July - 8 
life was paralyzed in the State, particularly Kuki-dominated areas of the hill Districts, due to a 36-hour general strike called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) in pursuit of its demand for creation of a "Kuki state" on July 8, reports The
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life was paralyzed in the State, particularly Kuki-dominated areas of the hill Districts, due to a 36-hour general strike called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) in pursuit of its demand for creation of a "Kuki state" on July 8, reports The Times of India. At least seven vehicles, including a truck, were damaged in Churchandpur District where top leaders of KSDC stay. The general strike will be followed by a two-day economic blockade on all the State and national highways. Owing to the strike, commercial activities at the border town of Moreh in Chandel district, Churachandpur district, Sadar Hills in Senapati and various townships and villages of Ukhrul and Tamenglong Districts came to a halt. The committee's proposed "Kuki State" map encompasses the Kuki areas covering more than half of Manipur's territory spread over five hill Districts. It surrounds Churachandpur, Chandel, Sadar Hills in Senapati and large chunks of land in Tamenglong and Ukhrul Districts. The KSDC, which has its branches across the state, has been pressing the Centre to hold political dialogue with Kuki militant outfits that are signatories to the ongoing Suspension of Operation (Soo) with the Government. KSDC will continue the movement till the political solution for Kukis in the form of a "Kuki State" is achieved, said a statement of the committee issued on Monday afternoon by its information and publicity secretary S George Guite.
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July - 8 
Meghalaya’s new Director General of Police (DGP), Peter James Pyngrope Haneman believes that a strong political will is required to tackle the problem of militancy. “It is important that the strategy adopted by the police to tackle the problem of mil
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Meghalaya’s new Director General of Police (DGP), Peter James Pyngrope Haneman believes that a strong political will is required to tackle the problem of militancy. “It is important that the strategy adopted by the police to tackle the problem of militancy should have a political back up. The basic objective in dealing with the problem of militancy is to bring back the misguided youth into the mainstream,” Haneman said while speaking to media persons after assuming office as the new State Police chief on July 8.
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July - 8 
Nasik Police have organised a workshop at the Police Commissionerate on July 8 to train constables in dealing with terror activities in and around Nashik (Nashik District, Maharashtra) city, according to The Times of India. On lines of the Anti Terro
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Nasik Police have organised a workshop at the Police Commissionerate on July 8 to train constables in dealing with terror activities in and around Nashik (Nashik District, Maharashtra) city, according to The Times of India. On lines of the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), an Anti Terrorist Cell (ATC) has been formed at the Police Commissionerate level to deal with terrorists activities. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sandeep Diwan said that it was necessary to prepare for any unwarranted situations and taking into account the frequent terrorists activities occurring in various parts of the country, the city Police too was bracing itself to tackle such situations.
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July - 8 
Nearly a week after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and five Policemen, Jharkhand Police on July 8 claimed to have made the first arrest in the case, reports The
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Nearly a week after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Pakur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and five Policemen, Jharkhand Police on July 8 claimed to have made the first arrest in the case, reports The Indian Express. Sathan Besra, aged between 30 and 35 years, is a resident of Domanpur village in Dumka District. “He was tasked to provide alerts about the movement of the SP’s convoy. He was stationed in Kathikund,” Dumka SP Nirmal Kumar Mishra said. Mishra refused to reveal more details but a senior police officer said Besra has revealed names of his accomplices. The police said that Praveerda, the Maoists’ Zonal Commander in Santhal Pargana, masterminded the July 2 attack.
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July - 8 
NSCN-K Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak has written a letter to Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) North-East in-charge joint secretary Shambhu Singh in connection with the alleged “cold bloodedly” killing of six NS
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NSCN-K Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak has written a letter to Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) North-East in-charge joint secretary Shambhu Singh in connection with the alleged “cold bloodedly” killing of six NSCN cadres on June 22, says a report of July 9.
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July - 8 
Odisha Police on July 8 launched a dedicated law enforcement unit to confront heavily-armed criminals and terrorists in urban areas, reports The Times of India. Christened as Special Tactical Unit (STU), the squad has been designed like the elite Nat
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Odisha Police on July 8 launched a dedicated law enforcement unit to confront heavily-armed criminals and terrorists in urban areas, reports The Times of India. Christened as Special Tactical Unit (STU), the squad has been designed like the elite National Security Guards (NSG). The STU consists of 30 commandos of Special Operations Group (SOG), who have been trained in latest tactics, including ambush, guerilla warfare, handling of hostage situations and sniper back-up. The STU would function under the administrative control of IG (operations). "Just like SWAT (special weapons and tactics) squads, the Special Tactical Unit has been raised to deal with urban terrorism and high-risk operations. Soon we will raise another unit of 30 commandos," said DGP Prakash Mishra. "The unit will definitely give Odisha Police the cutting-edge," Mishra said. "Though there is no threat from terrorists, we need to be prepared to meet any exigency. We might send the team to Puri for Rath Yatra," said Mishra. IG (operations) A K Sarangi said: "The STU commandos include some of the most agile, physically-fit and excellent sharp-shooters. They will help urban police in different districts to handle crisis situations." Sources said the commandos underwent three-month training under NSG experts at Delhi on use of sophisticated weapons, including handguns, small and medium arms like pistol, revolver, 303 rifles, self-loading rifles (SLRs), AK series and Insas rifles.
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July - 8 
Offended by the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) for disregarding its ultimatum over the June 25 shooting incident in Kohima which was officially submitted on June 28 and instead responding only through the local daili
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Offended by the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) for disregarding its ultimatum over the June 25 shooting incident in Kohima which was officially submitted on June 28 and instead responding only through the local dailies, Naga Students Federation (NSF) has declared “non-cooperation” with the NSCN-KK and also directed all its units to follow suit.
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July - 8 
On the directive of Manipur High Court (MHC) passed on July 8, 10 AR posted at Noney in Tamenglong District has been asked to release a ‘captain’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) who was under its custody. Rajanlung Kam
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On the directive of Manipur High Court (MHC) passed on July 8, 10 AR posted at Noney in Tamenglong District has been asked to release a ‘captain’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) who was under its custody. Rajanlung Kamei has been in the custody of the 10 AR since June 22 after he was invited by AR officials “for a cup of tea.”
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July - 8 
Sri Lanka on July 8 signed a trilateral agreement with India and the Maldives to cooperate on maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, reports Colombo Page. During the second National Security Advisor (NSA) level meeting held in Colombo on July
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Sri Lanka on July 8 signed a trilateral agreement with India and the Maldives to cooperate on maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, reports Colombo Page. During the second National Security Advisor (NSA) level meeting held in Colombo on July 8, the three neighboring countries agreed to cooperate in carrying out surveillance, anti-piracy operations and curbing illegal activities including maritime pollution. The three countries have reached an agreement on the importance of raising the maritime cooperation among them in the current context of maritime security environment in the Indian Ocean region, Sri Lanka Defence Ministry said. The meeting follows several senior official and technical level consultations held among the three neighboring countries.
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July - 8 
That Sadhu Debnath of Runikhata in Chirang district was abducted on July 8 by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres belonging to the Songbijit faction. According to sources, Debnath, who runs a tailoring-cum-clothes store at R
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That Sadhu Debnath of Runikhata in Chirang district was abducted on July 8 by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres belonging to the Songbijit faction. According to sources, Debnath, who runs a tailoring-cum-clothes store at Runikhata market, had gone to Dorogaon in Chirang District after receiving a telephone call from where he is said have gone missing.
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July - 8 
The Jharkhand Police have zeroed in on the Maoist ‘commander’ who led the Maoists who killed Amarjit Balihar. Based on the information provided by Sanat Besra, who worked as an informer for the Maoists and was arrested in Dumka on July 8, a series of
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The Jharkhand Police have zeroed in on the Maoist ‘commander’ who led the Maoists who killed Amarjit Balihar. Based on the information provided by Sanat Besra, who worked as an informer for the Maoists and was arrested in Dumka on July 8, a series of raids are being conducted to nab ‘zonal commander’ Praveer-da alias PravilMurmu.
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July - 8 
The Security agencies have zeroed in on Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Muhammad Qasim as the mastermind behind the June 24, 2013, attack on the army in Srinagar, which left eight soldiers dead, reports Hindustan Times. Also, many young street
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The Security agencies have zeroed in on Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Muhammad Qasim as the mastermind behind the June 24, 2013, attack on the army in Srinagar, which left eight soldiers dead, reports Hindustan Times. Also, many young street protesters from 2010 have qualified to don the khaki uniform now, reports The Times of India. Additional Director General (ADG) of Police P L Gupta on July 6 formally inducted 911 Kashmiri persons into the Police force. These youngsters were selected during a special Police recruitment drive held in various areas of the Kashmir valley.
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July - 8 
The United nation Liberation Front (UNLF) has refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Yumnam Tomba (35) who was reportedly arrested by Imphal West commandos from Mantripukhri on July 8 on the charge of being an active cadre of UNLF
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The United nation Liberation Front (UNLF) has refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Yumnam Tomba (35) who was reportedly arrested by Imphal West commandos from Mantripukhri on July 8 on the charge of being an active cadre of UNLF
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July - 8 
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on July 8 said they had leads in the Bodh Gaya serial blast case, reports dnaindia.com. He added that out of 13 bombs planted in Bodh Gaya, 10 exploded and three live bombs were recovered. He furthe
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Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on July 8 said they had leads in the Bodh Gaya serial blast case, reports dnaindia.com. He added that out of 13 bombs planted in Bodh Gaya, 10 exploded and three live bombs were recovered. He further said the bombs were connected to gas cylinders and had nitrite-based explosives, which were remotely exploded.
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July - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two local leaders branding them Police informer in Malkangiri District on July 8, reports The Hindu. The bodies of Ramesh Kabasi (40) and Naresh Madhi (33) were found near Vejangwada under Ka
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two local leaders branding them Police informer in Malkangiri District on July 8, reports The Hindu. The bodies of Ramesh Kabasi (40) and Naresh Madhi (33) were found near Vejangwada under Kalimela Police Station limits. A group of about 15 armed Maoists had abducted them from their houses in the previous night. According to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh, the Maoists slit the throats of the victims. The Kalimela dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist, in a handwritten poster left at the spot, claimed responsibility for the double murder. Naresh was the traditional village head, while Ramesh was politically active and had contested for the Malkangiri Zilla Parishad (District level local self-government institution).
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July - 8 
At least a convoy of three NATO containers was set ablaze in Western Bypass area of Quetta. One of the containers caught fire and was burnt to ashes whereas two others were partially damaged. However, no loss of life was reported.
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At least a convoy of three NATO containers was set ablaze in Western Bypass area of Quetta. One of the containers caught fire and was burnt to ashes whereas two others were partially damaged. However, no loss of life was reported.
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July - 8 
Two more MQM workers, Yasin and Majid, were killed and another, Adnan, was injured when armed assailants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the Dabbu club in the Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town.
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Two more MQM workers, Yasin and Majid, were killed and another, Adnan, was injured when armed assailants resorted to indiscriminate fire at the Dabbu club in the Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town.
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July - 8 
After getting no response about the verification of 84 missing persons allegedly detained in internment centres under regulations known as Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011, the three-member bench Supreme Court headed by Justice Jawad S K
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After getting no response about the verification of 84 missing persons allegedly detained in internment centres under regulations known as Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011, the three-member bench Supreme Court headed by Justice Jawad S Khawaja on July 8 sought the names of commandants, who are the in charge of these centre, reports Daily Times. It is to be noted that the court on July 2, 2013 sought the verification of 84 disappeared persons list, allegedly detained in internment centres. The bench directed the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for Pakistan to submit the names of internment centres along with their Commandants on July 9 (today), saying it was very discourteous for the court that they could not obtain the verification of these disappeared persons from internment centres after the passage of six days. During the hearing on July 8, DAG Ali Zai told the bench that the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances’ (CIED) had submitted a list of unverified list of missing persons, who are detained. After the court’s refusal not to entertain unverified list, DAG requested the bench to give sometime for receiving verification of these 84 persons from internment centres.
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July - 8 
An unidentified man was shot dead in Baldia.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Baldia.
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July - 8 
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ejaz Khokhar and an MQM worker, Kamran Ahmed, were killed and another MQM worker, Saqib, suffered injuries in Sector 5-L, New Karachi while they were sitting at a shop. Bilal Colony Station House Officer (SHO) Changaiz K
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Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ejaz Khokhar and an MQM worker, Kamran Ahmed, were killed and another MQM worker, Saqib, suffered injuries in Sector 5-L, New Karachi while they were sitting at a shop. Bilal Colony Station House Officer (SHO) Changaiz Khan said that it is yet to be ascertained if the MQM workers were the target or the Police officer.
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July - 8 
At least 15 persons, including five workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST) and a Police Inspector, were killed on July 8, reported The Express Tribune. The neighbourhoods of New Karachi, North Karachi, Surjani an
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At least 15 persons, including five workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST) and a Police Inspector, were killed on July 8, reported The Express Tribune. The neighbourhoods of New Karachi, North Karachi, Surjani and Orangi towns were tense after the target killing of MQM joint unit in-charge, Izhar Hussain, on the night of July 7, 2013 in Khwaja Ajmer Nagri Police remits. In the aftermath of the incident, armed militants opened fire at a grocery shop in Surjani town, where they killed a PST worker, identified as Zahid Qadri, and wounded another worker, Mehmood Qadri. In the same incident during an exchange of fire an member of MQM, identified as Imran, was also killed. ST spokesperson Fahim Shaikh claimed that Imran was a target killer. He was trying to flee with his accomplice after opening fire when a bullet fired by the deceased ST worker hit him. The ST spokesman, while talking to the daily, blamed the MQM for the killing of its worker. “When we increase our political activities, the MQM starts killings our men,” he alleged. On the other hand, MQM spokesperson denied all allegations against the party and said that it was not involved in any sort of target killings. “Our own men are being killed,” he said.
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July - 8 
At least eight people were killed and 11 others were injured when a suicide bomber while targeting tribal elder Malik Habibullah Khan drove his motorcycle into the car of the tribal elder in the Torha Warhai area of Doaba Bazaar in Hangu city of Hang
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At least eight people were killed and 11 others were injured when a suicide bomber while targeting tribal elder Malik Habibullah Khan drove his motorcycle into the car of the tribal elder in the Torha Warhai area of Doaba Bazaar in Hangu city of Hangu District on July 8, reports The Express Tribune. At the time of the explosion, Malik Habibullah was not in the vehicle but his brother Malik Abdullah and two cousins were killed. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shaukat Ali Shah confirmed that the bomber wanted to target Malik Habibullah who has been actively involved in counter-insurgency efforts in the region. He had been receiving threats from militants based in Kurram and Orakzai Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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July - 8 
Dawn reported that with the surge in violence in Lyari area over the past few days, several families have left the strife-torn locality and taken refuge in Badin and Thatta Districts of the province. In Badin District most families are staying at var
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Dawn reported that with the surge in violence in Lyari area over the past few days, several families have left the strife-torn locality and taken refuge in Badin and Thatta Districts of the province. In Badin District most families are staying at various shrines and some have been taken in by their relatives. According to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), the number of fleeing families will continue to increase in the coming days. “We are not hopeful of improvement in the situation in Lyari and that is why we have been compelled to leave our homes and businesses,” said Mohammad Ismail Bhatti. Mohammad Ismail Rahu, former Badin Municipal Committee councillor, confirmed the surge of families from Lyari to Badin over the past three days. In Thatta, Kutchhi families, including women and children, staged a protest and sit-in in front of the Dhabeji Press Club. The protesters, who had arrived in Thatta from the Kalri, Agra Taj Colony and Shah Latif Colony areas in Lyari said they had been residing in Lyari for a long time but owing to violence between powerful rival groups they were compelled to leave their homes and properties and take refuge with their relatives in Thatta District.
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July - 8 
The driver of a private container injured when it was attacked in the Dasht area of Mastung District, on July 8, reports Daily Times.
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The driver of a private container injured when it was attacked in the Dasht area of Mastung District, on July 8, reports Daily Times.
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July - 8 
The Supreme Court on July 8 (Today) will hearing an appeal against the grant of bail to former President General Pervez Musharraf by the Islamabad High Court in a case regarding the 2007 detention of dozens of judges, reports Daily Times. Petitioner
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The Supreme Court on July 8 (Today) will hearing an appeal against the grant of bail to former President General Pervez Musharraf by the Islamabad High Court in a case regarding the 2007 detention of dozens of judges, reports Daily Times. Petitioner Advocate Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam Ghuman challenged the IHC’s June 11 order for granting bail to Musharraf and dropping terrorism charges against him. Though the appeal has been fixed before a three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, it is expected that the CJP will refer the case to another bench because he has already refused to hear the matters related to Musharraf.
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July - 8 
Three more unidentified people were killed in Surjani and Korangi’s Zaman Town. In addition, two unidentified men were killed in Malir.
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Three more unidentified people were killed in Surjani and Korangi’s Zaman Town. In addition, two unidentified men were killed in Malir.
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July - 8 
Three persons, including a woman and a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack on a house in Muhammadzai area of Kohat District.
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Three persons, including a woman and a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack on a house in Muhammadzai area of Kohat District.
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July - 8 
Three unidentified dead bodies were found from PIB Colony, Napier and Pak Colony. Police said the victims were shot multiple times after being severely tortured.
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Three unidentified dead bodies were found from PIB Colony, Napier and Pak Colony. Police said the victims were shot multiple times after being severely tortured.
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July - 8 
Two officials of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Alamgir Shah and constable Mohammad Junaid were killed when they were trying to defuse an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Jamalabad locality of Swabi Distric
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Two officials of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Alamgir Shah and constable Mohammad Junaid were killed when they were trying to defuse an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Jamalabad locality of Swabi District, reports Dawn. The explosive device was planted outside the main gate of a Government school for boys. The local people informed Police about presence of the devices outside the buildings of three schools including Government middle school for boys, Government primary school for boys and Government middle school for girls in Jamalabad. The BDS squad was defusing the first device outside the middle school for boys when it exploded, killing two members of the squad,” said an officer. The other four devices were safely defused, he added.
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July - 8 
The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) is preparing for an all-party round table conference to convince the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, which is opposing the scheduled November 19 poll, reports Kantipuronline.com. HLPC Coordinator Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar on
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The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) is preparing for an all-party round table conference to convince the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, which is opposing the scheduled November 19 poll, reports Kantipuronline.com. HLPC Coordinator Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar on July 8 held a discussion with Chairman of the Interim Election Government Khil Raj Regmi on calling such a conference. Gachhadar and Regmi agreed to hold the conference without affecting the scheduled election. The Government and the HLPC concluded that a roundtable conference could be organized if it would bring the poll-opposing parties on board and ease the ongoing election process. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya has been demanding a round table conference after the dissolution of CA last year.
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July - 8 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has made public its five-member dialogue team under the leadership of its chairman Mohan Baidya in a press meet on July 8, reports Nepalnews.com. The other four members of the comm
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has made public its five-member dialogue team under the leadership of its chairman Mohan Baidya in a press meet on July 8, reports Nepalnews.com. The other four members of the committee are vice chairman CP Gajurel, general secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal and two other secretaries Netra Bikram Chand and Dev Gurung. Baidya said "We want non-conditional talks with the Government. We want a round table conference so that it can lead to a national consensus Government. A new process of holding the next Constituent Assembly (CA) polls will begin then."
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July - 8 
The Sentinel reports that in a memorandum submitted to Assam Governor JB Patnaik on July 8, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Birodhi Gana Aikya Moncha placed the demand for exclusion of non–Bodo villages from the BTC area so that there could be
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The Sentinel reports that in a memorandum submitted to Assam Governor JB Patnaik on July 8, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Birodhi Gana Aikya Moncha placed the demand for exclusion of non–Bodo villages from the BTC area so that there could be no conflict between Bodos and non–Bodos. ‘‘We want to reiterate that the BTAD (Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District) under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution will not solve the problems (in the BTAD). Rather, it will create more and more problems which will bring about destructive consequences to the interests of all the ethnicities living there... Hundreds of non–Bodo villages have been knocking the doors of the Gauhati High Court, praying for their exclusion from the BTC area... The High Court also accepted their objection and directed the Government of Assam for their redress. Subsequently, the Chief Secretary stated to the High Court explaining that the Governor was entitled to deal with the problems of non–Bodos in the BTAD who constitute around 75 per cent of the total population of the region,’’ the memorandum stated. The memorandum requested the Governor to review the BTC Accord and to call a round–table conference of all the ethnic representatives ‘‘to find out the problems of ethnic autonomy’’. The memorandum has also asked for a white paper on the ‘‘Bodo movement for autonomy’’ and the government’s policy in handling the ‘‘Bodo problems since 1990’’.
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July - 8 
Team of Bangladesh Army arrested three people along with a pistol and four bullets in Signboard area in Matiranga Sub-District of Khagrachhari District on July 8, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sumon Chakma, Marteshu Tripura and
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Team of Bangladesh Army arrested three people along with a pistol and four bullets in Signboard area in Matiranga Sub-District of Khagrachhari District on July 8, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sumon Chakma, Marteshu Tripura and Raju Chakma.
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July - 8 
Sri Lanka on July 8 signed a trilateral agreement with India and the Maldives to cooperate on maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, reports Colombo Page. During the second National Security Advisor (NSA) level meeting held in Colombo on July
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Sri Lanka on July 8 signed a trilateral agreement with India and the Maldives to cooperate on maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, reports Colombo Page. During the second National Security Advisor (NSA) level meeting held in Colombo on July 8, the three neighboring countries agreed to cooperate in carrying out surveillance, anti-piracy operations and curbing illegal activities including maritime pollution. The three countries have reached an agreement on the importance of raising the maritime cooperation among them in the current context of maritime security environment in the Indian Ocean region, Sri Lanka Defence Ministry said. The meeting follows several senior official and technical level consultations held among the three neighboring countries.
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July - 9 
A former land mine laying expert of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Girender Singh alias Green alias Veyas alias Hariveyas alias Balram (50), was arrested by Palamu District Police on July 9, reports The Times of India. Palamu SP, Narendra Kumar Singh
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A former land mine laying expert of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Girender Singh alias Green alias Veyas alias Hariveyas alias Balram (50), was arrested by Palamu District Police on July 9, reports The Times of India. Palamu SP, Narendra Kumar Singh said the man's skill and expertise in laying land mines was accurate and he never missed his target. When asked by the media why he did not surrender, Girender said, "I was kept in delusion and I missed the opportunity. A Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) had made me dream big and made me believe I could lead a happy life."
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July - 9 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) rejected the claims of Indian Army and its Government that they were killed five of its cadres on July 9 while crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. “The claims b
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) rejected the claims of Indian Army and its Government that they were killed five of its cadres on July 9 while crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. “The claims by Indian army and its government that these (cadres) were killed while crossing the LoC are absolutely wrong,” HM ‘commander’ Syed Salahudin was quoted as saying in a statement. While paying tributes to the slain cadres at the special meeting, Salahudin also said that the armed struggle will continue in Jammu and Kashmir.
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July - 9 
Two Army soldiers were injured on July 9 in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on the LoC at forward area of Khokhri in Digwar sub sector of Poonch District.
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Two Army soldiers were injured on July 9 in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on the LoC at forward area of Khokhri in Digwar sub sector of Poonch District.
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July - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Santuram Atra (30) and Ashiram Tamo (30), were arrested during a search operation from the jungle of Bhurripani in Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer on 10 July. The Maoists w
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Santuram Atra (30) and Ashiram Tamo (30), were arrested during a search operation from the jungle of Bhurripani in Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer on 10 July. The Maoists were allegedly involved in heinous crimes like murder, attempt to murder, dacoity and violence.
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July - 9 
An IED was found at the residential gate of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank Limited Chairman, RK Mombisana (70), at Uripok Laikhurembi Leirak in Imphal West District on July 9. The IED was set off safely in the afternoon.
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An IED was found at the residential gate of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank Limited Chairman, RK Mombisana (70), at Uripok Laikhurembi Leirak in Imphal West District on July 9. The IED was set off safely in the afternoon.
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July - 9 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the post of 39th AR, at Behiang in Churachandpur District close to Indo-Myanmar border pillar no 56.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the post of 39th AR, at Behiang in Churachandpur District close to Indo-Myanmar border pillar no 56.
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July - 9 
Army foiled a major infiltration bid and killed five militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara District in the night of July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28 Division of the
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Army foiled a major infiltration bid and killed five militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara District in the night of July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28 Division of the Army, Major General Lalit Pandey told that eight to nine militants were moving in the forest area about 500 meters inside Indian territory near the LoC. He said that the militants were immediately engaged by firing from the post located along the fence and it resulted in the elimination of five militants, while the remaining flew towards the LoC under the cover of thick foliage. He said that the group of militants belong to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and had crossed the LoC during the day and were intending to cross the fence under the cover of darkness. The GOC said that there are 350 militants waiting on the launching pads on the other side of the LoC in Tangdhar, Keran, Macchil and Gurez sectors. He said that troops on the LoC are alert to foil any infiltration attempt.
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July - 9 
based on specific intelligence regarding presence of a Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) militants at Canaan Veng village, troops of Red Shield Division along with Police representative launched an operation which led to arrest of two cad
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based on specific intelligence regarding presence of a Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) militants at Canaan Veng village, troops of Red Shield Division along with Police representative launched an operation which led to arrest of two cadres of KNF-N, identified as Kaiminlal and Mangkhohao Kipgen. One 9mm pistol and three live rounds were recovered from them
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July - 9 
Bihar Government on July 9 decided to constitute a 344-member Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) headed by an Inspector General (IG) rank Police officer, according to The Times of India. The state cabinet at its meeting also cleared an annual budget of INR 1
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Bihar Government on July 9 decided to constitute a 344-member Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) headed by an Inspector General (IG) rank Police officer, according to The Times of India. The state cabinet at its meeting also cleared an annual budget of INR 153.8 million for the ATS. Bihar will be the sixth state to have an ATS. Maharashtra was the first state to set up an ATS in 1990. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kerala are other states having ATSs in their Police organizations.
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July - 9 
Border Security Force (BSF) on July 9 shot dead a woman intruder from Pakistan near the International Border after she had entered into the Indian Territory ignoring warnings, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) R.P.S. Jais
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Border Security Force (BSF) on July 9 shot dead a woman intruder from Pakistan near the International Border after she had entered into the Indian Territory ignoring warnings, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) R.P.S. Jaiswal commented that a woman from Pakistan had entered the Indian Territory. She ignored the BSF warning and kept coming towards the border fence aggressively, following which she was shot dead.
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July - 9 
Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) Additional Director General of Police (ADGP, South Zone), Raghava said on July 9 that Karnataka is much safer than other states as far as the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem is concerned, reports The De
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Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) Additional Director General of Police (ADGP, South Zone), Raghava said on July 9 that Karnataka is much safer than other states as far as the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem is concerned, reports The Deccan Chronicle. ADGP Raghava added, “Till now, we have not received any circular from the government on deploying CRPF in Naxal-hit areas. CRPF South Zone is highly trained in jungle guerilla tactics and if need be, we can help Karnataka." He also informed that with about 229 battalions, CRPF has become the largest Centrally Armed Police Force (CAPF) in the world. Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah had asked the Centre to declare Karnataka a LWE-affected State and provide assistance.
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July - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked a road project in Jhumra area of Bokaro District, on July 9, reports The Telegraph. They partially damaged a half-ready culvert and left behind posters warning the Union Minister of Ru
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked a road project in Jhumra area of Bokaro District, on July 9, reports The Telegraph. They partially damaged a half-ready culvert and left behind posters warning the Union Minister of Rural Development (UMRD) Jairam Ramesh against pursuing development projects in the region. Commenting on the incident, Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Dwivedi said it was a desperate move by the Maoists, who are fast losing their ground, to reinstate their hold on villagers, who are gradually warming up to Policemen and officials.
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July - 9 
Concerned over reports of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency-backed attempts by the Harkat-ul-Jihad (HuJI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfits to recruit the ‘Rohingyas’ to avenge the ongoing communal strife in Myanmar, intel
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Concerned over reports of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency-backed attempts by the Harkat-ul-Jihad (HuJI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfits to recruit the ‘Rohingyas’ to avenge the ongoing communal strife in Myanmar, intelligence agencies of India have issued an alert, New India Express reports on July 10. “Since 2012, several thousand ‘Rohingyas’ illegally entered the Indian territory through Bangladesh and are staying at several cities demanding refugee status. Given the fact that the LeT and HuJI called for revenge in Myanmar, there could be serious security implications for India,” sources said. “An alert was issued to Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Assam, Hyderabad, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (UP) to remain vigilant in the aftermath of the Mahabodhi Temple attack. Similar alerts were issued to all the border states to prevent illegal immigration,” an official said.
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July - 9 
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam, on July 9, said that, ‘president’ Lallumba alias Hitendra Lalluba of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has not fled but is staying in a hospital following an accident. It was repo
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Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam, on July 9, said that, ‘president’ Lallumba alias Hitendra Lalluba of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has not fled but is staying in a hospital following an accident. It was reported that Lallumba has fled from AR camp with INR 192,688,00 since June 9.
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July - 9 
Even though the 36 hours general strike called by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) ended without any major incident in the morning of July 9, normal traffic flow continues to be affected as the 48-hour economic blockade of the Committee came into i
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Even though the 36 hours general strike called by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) ended without any major incident in the morning of July 9, normal traffic flow continues to be affected as the 48-hour economic blockade of the Committee came into immediate effect. The agitation is in demand for early political dialogue between Kuki armed groups, which are signatories to the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Governments of India and Manipur. A KSDC statement issued by its Information and Publicity secretary S George Guite informed that the general strike was total in all Kuki dominated areas.
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July - 9 
India’s External affairs minister Salman Khurshid met Nepal's top leadership in Kathmandu and discussed important bilateral issues, including the finalisation of an extradition treaty and controlling of criminal activities along the porous border, re
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India’s External affairs minister Salman Khurshid met Nepal's top leadership in Kathmandu and discussed important bilateral issues, including the finalisation of an extradition treaty and controlling of criminal activities along the porous border, reports Hindustan Times. Khurshid, who arrived in Kathmandu on a day-long visit, called on President Ram Baran Yadav and chairman of council of ministers Khil Raj Regmi besides meeting his Nepalese counterpart Madhav Prasad Ghimire.
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July - 9 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is trying to target Srinagar city, Daily Excelsior reported on July 9. Sources said that Security Agencies have inputs that three top LeT militants – ‘Divisional Commander’ Mohammad Qasim, top ‘commander’ Sajjad Ahmad Bhat and I
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is trying to target Srinagar city, Daily Excelsior reported on July 9. Sources said that Security Agencies have inputs that three top LeT militants – ‘Divisional Commander’ Mohammad Qasim, top ‘commander’ Sajjad Ahmad Bhat and Irshad Ahmad Gania – are making movements in Bagh-e-Mehtab, Newa, Nowgam, and Chadoora areas in the outskirts of Srinagar in the area behind Nowgam Railway Station. Posters with their photographs were pasted on the walls and electric poles at several places in Srinagar city with police announcing rewards for any information about their movement. Through these posters Police have sought information regarding their presence in any of the areas in and around Srinagar city.
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July - 9 
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris on July 9 told Parliament the Indian government has informed Sri Lanka that according to revelations so far into the bomb attack in Bodhgaya (Bihar, India), the incident had no connection wit
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Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris on July 9 told Parliament the Indian government has informed Sri Lanka that according to revelations so far into the bomb attack in Bodhgaya (Bihar, India), the incident had no connection with Sri Lanka, according to Daily News. The minister made this observation in response to UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement that Parliament should make a request from the Indian Government through the External Affairs Ministry for a copy of the report on the Bodhgaya bomb attack compiled by the Indian Police. Further, a minor Tamil party, the Democratic People's Front (DPF), will contest provincial council election under the main opposition UNP, reports Colombo Page. DPF Leader Mano Ganeshan said that his party would contest the Central Provincial Council election under the UNP. The DPF will field candidates from the UNP in the Kandy and Matale Districts for the election.
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July - 9 
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on July 9 called for restoration of normalcy along the inter-state border as the indefinite economic blockade in Assam hit both the states for the second day on July 9. Sangma advised District officials to hold c
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on July 9 called for restoration of normalcy along the inter-state border as the indefinite economic blockade in Assam hit both the states for the second day on July 9. Sangma advised District officials to hold confidence-building measures on both sides. The blockade has been called by the All Assam Minorities Students’ Union, on North Eastern Council Road, which links Assam’s Dhubri District with adjacent Garo hills in Meghalaya, at Hatsinghimari, the headquarters of South Salmara-Mancachar subdivision, to protest the attack on and killing of labourers from Assam’s Dhubri and Goalpara Districts in Garo hills of Meghalaya recently.
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July - 9 
Militants attacked security posts near the Indian-Myanmar border and exchanged fire with the Security Forces in Manipur on July 9, officials said. About 100 militants surrounded a post of 35th Assam Rifles at Aigejang hill area in interior Chandel Di
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Militants attacked security posts near the Indian-Myanmar border and exchanged fire with the Security Forces in Manipur on July 9, officials said. About 100 militants surrounded a post of 35th Assam Rifles at Aigejang hill area in interior Chandel District and fired at the personnel. The paramilitary personnel returned the fire and an encounter ensued for about an hour, they said adding that the militants fled under forest cover. There was no casualty.
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July - 9 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has cleared proposal for the installation of full body scanners for the scanning of trucks loaded with goods coming from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) at Uri (Baramulla District) and Chakkan-da-Bagh (Poonch District) L
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) has cleared proposal for the installation of full body scanners for the scanning of trucks loaded with goods coming from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) at Uri (Baramulla District) and Chakkan-da-Bagh (Poonch District) LoC points, Daily Excelsior reported on July 10. Authoritative sources told that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated the process of procuring the machines (large scanners) from the foreign firms including Germany and United Stare of America (USA) and the tenders for them have been placed. It is expected that both the scanners will be in place at the cross LoC points at Uri and Poonch within couple of months.
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July - 9 
Nagaland Post reports that stating that it is time to set the State’s economy on the right track and for Naga people to take control of one’s economy, Naga entrepreneurs under Dimapur District on July 9 resolved to support the public resolution of Ma
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Nagaland Post reports that stating that it is time to set the State’s economy on the right track and for Naga people to take control of one’s economy, Naga entrepreneurs under Dimapur District on July 9 resolved to support the public resolution of May 27 against ‘taxation’ and the June 5 resolution that “no ‘tax’ shall be paid to any ‘Naga political groups’ till unabated multiple ‘taxations’ is done away with and illegal dealerships and syndicate system abrogated.” This resolve among others was made during the consultative meeting held between members of Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and Naga entrepreneurs under Dimapur District including members of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Nagaland Chapter and Nagaland Hotels & Restaurants Association (NHRA) to deliberate on the contentious issue of taxation levied by ‘Naga political group’ and Government agencies.
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July - 9 
NIA on July 9 picked up five more suspects in connection with the serial blasts. While four of the fresh suspects had checked in at Tathagat Hotel located close to the Buddhist shrine for two hours in the early hours a little before the blasts, the f
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NIA on July 9 picked up five more suspects in connection with the serial blasts. While four of the fresh suspects had checked in at Tathagat Hotel located close to the Buddhist shrine for two hours in the early hours a little before the blasts, the fifth person is said to be Dashrath Yadav, a resident of Sonbarse village under the Barachatti Police Station area of Gaya District.
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July - 9 
Pakur District Police on July 9 arrested another Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified Vakil Hembram, of Charkadanga, in connection with the ambush of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and his team in Kathik
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Pakur District Police on July 9 arrested another Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified Vakil Hembram, of Charkadanga, in connection with the ambush of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and his team in Kathikund area of Dumka District on July 2, reports The Telegraph. Hembram is the second Maoist to be arrested after Satan Besra in the case. Dumka Superintendent of Police (SP) Nirmal Kumar Mishra said Hembram had been providing strategic support to Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] active in Dumka and Pakur Districts. SP Mishra further said, “He had given information to the rebel squad about the Pakur SP’s movement on July 2 when he was near Amtalla village on his way to Dumka in the morning.” As reported earlier, It is also learnt from them that the Maoists had apparently planned a Darbha (Bastar District, Chhattisgarh)-like attack at Bhognadih in Sahebganj District on June 30.
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July - 9 
Police on July 9 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 53, 00,000 and arrested two persons, Allavarapu Nagamalleswari and Syed Baji, at Sharadanagar in Narsipatnam (Vishakhapatnam District), reports The Times of India. A Police official s
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Police on July 9 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 53, 00,000 and arrested two persons, Allavarapu Nagamalleswari and Syed Baji, at Sharadanagar in Narsipatnam (Vishakhapatnam District), reports The Times of India. A Police official said they acted on a tip-off and raided a house where the racket was being run. Paper cut in the size of INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency notes and a liquid were seized. The modus operandi, according to Police, involved demonstrating to interested buyers the conversion of the black and blue paper into INR 500 and INR 1000 notes by dipping them into the liquid. Once the prospective buyers were convinced they would sell them the liquid and the paper notes.
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July - 9 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during a discussion with India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, in Colombo on July 9 said the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) is the best forum to reach a consensus on the implementation of the 13th Ame
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during a discussion with India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, in Colombo on July 9 said the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) is the best forum to reach a consensus on the implementation of the 13th Amendment, reports Daily News. It is a top priority of the government to reach a consensus on the 13th Amendment, President Rajapaksa said. The President agreed with Menon that the participation of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in the PSC is important. The President also urged India to encourage the TNA to participate in the PSC and stated that the government is committed to taking the process forward despite any obstacles. President Rajapaksa explained to Menon the practical problems involved in devolving land and police powers to the provinces in a small country such as Sri Lanka -- and stressed that the structure that is implemented ‘should apply and be acceptable to all parts of the country.’ Shivshankar Menon, meanwhile, emphasised the need for Colombo to fulfil its commitment to India and the international community regarding a political settlement that would go beyond the 13th Amendment of the country’s Constitution, adds The Hindu. “We have made our views clear on how we would like to see much more positive and forward movement towards reconciliation and a political resolution of the various issues which have led to ethnic politics being so polarised and fragmented in Sri Lanka in the past. They told me their plans … and as friends and very close neighbours we exchanged opinions. It is our hope of course that they are successful in building a Sri Lanka in which every community feels at home, feels master of their own destiny and feels that they have strong stake in the success of society and country as a whole. And we will continue to work with all our friends in Sri Lanka to that end,” Menon said. Menon was in Colombo for two days – July 8 and 9.
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July - 9 
Suspected cadres of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) attacked troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the
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Suspected cadres of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) attacked troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the two sides at about 11 am on July 9. The AR troops were patrolling on foot when suspected PREPAK-Pro cadres attacked them using sophisticated weapons including rocket bombs. The AR troops retaliated resulting in a gun fight. However, there is no report of any casualty. Incidentally, the area where the gun fight took place is just about 6 kilometres from Sajik Tampak once controlled by rebel groups.
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July - 9 
The Hindu reports that an internal inquiry report on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh — submitted to the Director-General of Police (DGP) Ram Nivas — held erstwhile Superintendent of Police
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The Hindu reports that an internal inquiry report on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh — submitted to the Director-General of Police (DGP) Ram Nivas — held erstwhile Superintendent of Police (SP) Bastar Mayank Shrivastava responsible for intelligence failure, according to local newspaper Nai Dunia . The DGP, however, confirmed receipt of the report but said he was “yet to go through it” and refused to divulge its contents. While Nivas refused to divulge the contents of the report, a local newspaper claimed that the internal inquiry held the erstwhile SP of Bastar, Mayank Shrivastava, responsible. According to the Nai Dunia report, the preliminary investigation conducted by DIG-ranked officer Ravindra Bhedia found that Shrivastava had committed “serious blunders” in the lead-up to the Darbha Ghati incident. The SP reportedly did not act on the intelligence alerts send to him at earlier dates. He reportedly “acted irresponsibly” in having shifted additional forces to other districts and depriving the Congress rally of adequate security in Bastar. Shrivastava was suspended soon after the May 25 incident.
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July - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other security agencies are probing the authenticity of the Twitter account purportedly belonging to terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in which it has claimed responsibility for Bodh Gaya serial blasts a
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other security agencies are probing the authenticity of the Twitter account purportedly belonging to terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in which it has claimed responsibility for Bodh Gaya serial blasts and also warned that the next target would be Mumbai (Maharashtra), Hindustan Times reports on July 10. According to sources, the account originated in Canada. “We will definitely look into who is behind this Twitter account,” said a senior NIA official.
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July - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation of serial bomb blasts at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, reports The Times of India. Principal Secretary, Home, Amir Subhani said the Bihar government received a communique f
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation of serial bomb blasts at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, reports The Times of India. Principal Secretary, Home, Amir Subhani said the Bihar government received a communique from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9. A team of NIA had reached Bodh Gaya on July 7, 12 hours after the serial blasts. The five-member NIA team has collected evidence and forensic materials from the site and is working on various clues.
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July - 9 
Two personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) Srinagar were injured when two grenades were fired on their bunker at Lawveypora on the national highway in the outskirts of Srinagar.
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Two personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) Srinagar were injured when two grenades were fired on their bunker at Lawveypora on the national highway in the outskirts of Srinagar.
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July - 9 
A Police post was attacked with hand grenades by suspected militants in Bamkhel area of Swabi District in the night of July 9, reports Dawn. However, no loss of life or property was reported. Officials said this was the second attack on the Police po
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A Police post was attacked with hand grenades by suspected militants in Bamkhel area of Swabi District in the night of July 9, reports Dawn. However, no loss of life or property was reported. Officials said this was the second attack on the Police post in Bamkhel. The assailants managed to escape after the incident.
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July - 9 
At least 21 people, including 10 women and a child, were wounded when three to four ‘rifle grenades’ were fired at an office of People’s Amn Committee (PAC) in Zikri Mohalla of Lyari in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 9, reported Da
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At least 21 people, including 10 women and a child, were wounded when three to four ‘rifle grenades’ were fired at an office of People’s Amn Committee (PAC) in Zikri Mohalla of Lyari in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 9, reported Dawn. The Police suspected that the PAC’s rival gang led by Ghaffar Zikri was involved in the attacks. All victims were passersby. According to Baghdadi Police Officer Muhammad Khan, “The outfit had occupied Ghaffar Zikri’s home a few years ago and turned it into its office. We suspect that in today’s grenade attack the Zikri group was involved,” he added. ‘Rifle grenade’ was first used in Lyari around five years back. It was made in a factory and mostly such rifle grenades were Russian made.
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July - 9 
Bomb disposal squad personnel defused two bombs planted by unidentified persons at a religious seminary, Shah Mansoor Madrassah.
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Bomb disposal squad personnel defused two bombs planted by unidentified persons at a religious seminary, Shah Mansoor Madrassah.
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July - 9 
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, while talking to a delegation of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), led by its President Sardar Akhtar Mengal, in Islamabad, on July 9 expressed the Government’s resolve to confront all groups in
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Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, while talking to a delegation of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), led by its President Sardar Akhtar Mengal, in Islamabad, on July 9 expressed the Government’s resolve to confront all groups indulging in violence in Balochistan to restore peace, reports Dawn. Chaudhry Nisar said that the difficult conditions prevailing in Balochistan called for joint efforts by all political forces in the province to extricate it out of the crisis. He said that the Government would support all political forces in their efforts to resolve different issues through consensus and dialogue. He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was committed to empowering the people of Balochistan and that was the reason that despite being in majority in the Provincial Assembly, it had allowed the National Party to head the provincial coalition.
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July - 9 
Pakistan had reached an understanding with the United States (US) on drone strikes targeting militants, according to leaked remarks from a former Intelligence Chief Ahmad Shuja Pasha, reported Daily Times on July 10 (today). Ahmed Shuja Pasha, who he
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Pakistan had reached an understanding with the United States (US) on drone strikes targeting militants, according to leaked remarks from a former Intelligence Chief Ahmad Shuja Pasha, reported Daily Times on July 10 (today). Ahmed Shuja Pasha, who headed Pakistan’s premier Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency at the time of bin Laden’s killing in 2011, told investigators that drone strikes had their uses. “The Director General said there were no written agreements. There was a political understanding,” the report said. The Americans had been asked to stop drone strikes because they caused civilian casualties, but “it was easier to say no to them in the beginning, but ‘now it was more difficult’ to do so,” it quoted the former ISI chief as saying. “Admittedly the drone attacks had their utility, but they represented a breach of national sovereignty. They were legal according to American law but illegal according to international law,” the report quoted the ISI chief as saying. Pakistan publicly condemns US missile attacks on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and al Qaeda operatives as a violation of its sovereignty, but the new revelations are the latest sign of double-dealing in private. The revelations come in findings of a Pakistani investigation into how al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden evaded detection for nearly a decade, which were published by the Al-Jazeera news network.
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July - 9 
Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) ‘President’ Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan on July 9 urged the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government not to neglect the Kashmir issue while fostering trade relations with India, reports Dawn. Addressing a gather
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Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) ‘President’ Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan on July 9 urged the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government not to neglect the Kashmir issue while fostering trade relations with India, reports Dawn. Addressing a gathering at the Lahore High Court Bar Association, Khan said the Kashmiris did not want to “defeat” India but desired the right of expression and freedom. He said India should implement the United Nations (UN) resolutions on Kashmir. He said the case of Kashmir should be fought on every forum to take it to its logical end.
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July - 9 
Progress of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) probe into former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder stands frozen as Police refuse to produce the key accused, former General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, to court in view of security threats,
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Progress of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) probe into former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder stands frozen as Police refuse to produce the key accused, former General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, to court in view of security threats, and nominated witnesses are shying away from the case, reported The Express Tribune. Amidst all these challenges, a hearing has been scheduled at the Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court-1 for July 9 (today). The FIA had listed six ‘very strong witnesses’ against Musharraf – all of whom are evading the court. If any of them is forced to see a judge, he/she will not testify against the former General, they informed authorities. The key witness, American journalist Mark Siegel, has flatly refused to fly to Pakistan for court proceedings. Instead, he suggested that if the court desired evidence from him, ‘it’ should come to the United States (US). Another American journalist, Ron Sexton, has also declined to visit Pakistan to testify. Similarly, witnesses such as former Director General of the Intelligence Bureau Brigadier (retired) Ejaz Shah, former spokesperson of the Foreign Office Brigadier (retired) Javed Iqbal Cheema and former Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah, all of whom have been nominated in the challan, refuse to testify against their former boss General Pervez Musharraf. Former DIG Saud Aziz, who rounded up five accused in the case, was himself accused of murder by the FIA during the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Government. The five accused had confessed to their involvement in the former Prime Minister’s murder on the instructions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Baitullah Mehsud. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has refused himself from the bench hearing an appeal against post-arrest bail granted to General Pervez Musharraf by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a case relating to detention of judges after the proclamation of emergency on November 3, 2007, reports Dawn. “I shall not hear the plea for cancelling the bail granted by the High Court,” the Chief Justice said and directed the Supreme Court’s office to send the case filed by advocate Aslam Ghumman to another bench. The court office had placed the appeal before a bench headed by the Chief Justice who had also remained in detention until his reinstatement in March 2009. On June 11, the IHC had granted bail to the former President on a surety bond of PKR 500,000. A division bench of the High Court held that there was no record to determine Musharraf’s role in placing over 60 judges in detention. Ghumman filed the petition in the Apex Court, challenging the IHC’s order of granting bail to Musharraf after removing terrorism from the charge-sheet and requesting the Apex Court to set aside the decision and order his arrest. He argued that the IHC order was illegal, unjust and arbitrary and had resulted in grave miscarriage of justice because the High Court had not followed the dictum of the Supreme Court in its true prospective.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) lunched a search operation to arrest a suspected militant in Godara area in the limits of Rahimabad Police Station in Mingora Town of Swat District. However, he managed to escape.
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Security Forces (SFs) lunched a search operation to arrest a suspected militant in Godara area in the limits of Rahimabad Police Station in Mingora Town of Swat District. However, he managed to escape.
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July - 9 
The Abbottabad Commission has called for strengthening democratic control of state institutions and civilian oversight over so far unaccountable security and Intelligence Agencies if a national embarrassment like the one caused by the United States (
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The Abbottabad Commission has called for strengthening democratic control of state institutions and civilian oversight over so far unaccountable security and Intelligence Agencies if a national embarrassment like the one caused by the United States (US) raid of May 1-2, 2011, is to be avoided, reports Dawn on July 10 (today). The Commission, in the penultimate chapter of the 336-page report, made 32 wide ranging recommendations to address the issues identified during the course of its investigations and testimonies by key civilian and military functionaries. But strikingly, its suggestions repeatedly bemoaned “military hegemony” and emphasised on strengthening democracy. While it is said that the Commission concluded that it was a collective failure at all levels of the Government and a series of incidents of negligence and poor policy culminated in the May1-2 incident, the report appeared to be quite categorical about whom it found to be responsible as it noted: “The failure was primarily an intelligence-security failure that was rooted in political irresponsibility and military exercise of authority and influence in policy and administrative areas for which it neither had constitutional or legal authority, nor the necessary expertise and competence.” At another point in an oblique reference to the military and its spy agencies, it said systemic failure in the country was a “concrete outcome and product of acts of commission and omission of specific individuals and institutions, who usurp responsibilities that are not theirs”. There were several references to frequent military interventions as the cause of national woes, and a warning that threat of revival of military’s “green book ideology” persisted despite the army having faded from the political scenario under General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani.
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July - 9 
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on July 9 directed the Police officials to shift former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the prime accused in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto murder case, to the Adiala Jail if he is not produced befor
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on July 9 directed the Police officials to shift former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the prime accused in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto murder case, to the Adiala Jail if he is not produced before it on the next hearing of the case on July 30, 2013, reports Daily Times. ATC-I Special Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman had summoned Musharraf following the submission of a challan by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on June 25, 2013, in which he (Musharraf) had been declared the main accused in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. It is the second time that the Police officials, citing security concerns, have failed to produce Musharraf in the court, which is hearing the high-profile case for the last five years. FIA’s Deputy Director Khalid Rasool had presented the charge sheet in the court against Musharraf and listed him as the main accused in the light of a statement recorded by American journalist Mark Siegel. While becoming the witness in the case, Mark Siegel in his statement to the FIA’s investigation team had revealed that Benazir was disturbed after receiving a phone call from Musharraf in his (Siegel’s) presence on September 25, 2007. According to Siegel’s statement, Musharraf had warned Benazir that she would be responsible for her own security if she returned to the country before the 2008 elections. Besides, the American journalist had claimed to have a copy of Musharraf’s email sent to Benazir.
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July - 9 
The Express Tribune reported that there is something common between Lyari residents and its gangsters – piercing walls to find their way. The residents broke their walls to escape the violence and the gangsters dug holes to penetrate into Kutchi neig
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The Express Tribune reported that there is something common between Lyari residents and its gangsters – piercing walls to find their way. The residents broke their walls to escape the violence and the gangsters dug holes to penetrate into Kutchi neighbourhoods. The gangsters started entering these areas from a white building that was adjacent to the neighbourhood in which they had support. They dug holes in the walls to let themselves in, and one-by-one took control of the houses. A resident showed how some houses had locks on their front doors but there were tunnels passing through them. Several people who returned were afraid to go inside their homes, fearing they might find gangsters inside. For the residents, digging holes in the walls was also the only option to escape.
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July - 9 
The Frontier Corps Inspector General Major General Ghayyur Mehmud on July 9 claimed that all internally displaced families of Tirah will soon return to their homes as Security Forces have cleared the valley of militants, reports Dawn. He was speaking
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The Frontier Corps Inspector General Major General Ghayyur Mehmud on July 9 claimed that all internally displaced families of Tirah will soon return to their homes as Security Forces have cleared the valley of militants, reports Dawn. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of cultural and heritage centre at the Khyber Rifles Mess in Landi Kotal.
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July - 9 
The relatives of the abducted employees of the Gomal Zam Dam Project staged protest to seek early recovery of their loved ones, reports The News. Holding banners, placards and a variety of bracelets, the protesters including women and children, gathe
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The relatives of the abducted employees of the Gomal Zam Dam Project staged protest to seek early recovery of their loved ones, reports The News. Holding banners, placards and a variety of bracelets, the protesters including women and children, gathered at Peshawar Press Club and chanted slogans against the Government for its failure to secure safe release of the employees. The workers including Engineer Shahid Ali Khan, mechanical supervisor Sanaullah, Munir Khan, Siraj, sanitation staffer Liaqat Khan, and three daily wagers Zeeshan, Zujaj and Siraj were abducted by militants when they were on their way to Tank District from the dam site in South Waziristan Agency on August 15, 2012. They said the militants had demanded PKR 20 million for releasing the abducted employees.
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July - 9 
The Supreme Court was informed that 514 people were under detention in five internment centres set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011 which allows the civil Government to confine persons accused of terror
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The Supreme Court was informed that 514 people were under detention in five internment centres set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011 which allows the civil Government to confine persons accused of terrorism, reports Dawn. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja which had taken up cases of missing persons ordered the Attorney General’s office to inform it on July 10 about details and the status of pending cases of disappeared persons provided by Amina Masood Janjua, a campaigner for missing persons’ cause, and the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
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July - 9 
The Supreme Court was told on July 9 that the Punjab Government had decided to initiate legal proceedings against Army officers, including an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) brigadier, in the missing persons’ case, reports Daily Times. During the h
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The Supreme Court was told on July 9 that the Punjab Government had decided to initiate legal proceedings against Army officers, including an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) brigadier, in the missing persons’ case, reports Daily Times. During the hearing of the missing persons’ case, Punjab Additional Advocate General (AAG) Faisal Malik told the three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja, that there is no need for further investigation in this matter and the Provincial Government has decided to submit challan against the nominated persons in the light of statements of Dr Imran Munir and former Rawalpindi CPO Rao Iqbal. Upon this, Justice Ejaz Ahmad asked who would be tried and whether anyone was nominated in the challan. The AAG replied that according to Imran Munir’s statement, which he had given before a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on December 5, 2009, he had seen missing person Masood Janjua in Westridge area of Rawalpindi, while he was illegally in the custody of ISI’s Brigadier Mansoor Saeed Sheikh during the period from July 28, 2006 and second week of March 2007. He said that the challan would be submitted in this matter according to the available evidence.
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July - 9 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 9 sacked their ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan for making remarks that angered their Afghan allies, reports The News. The TTP announced the dismissal of Ehsanullah Ehsan - an outspoken and prominent figure cl
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 9 sacked their ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan for making remarks that angered their Afghan allies, reports The News. The TTP announced the dismissal of Ehsanullah Ehsan - an outspoken and prominent figure close to TTP's top brass - in a pamphlet distributed by militants in North Waziristan Agency on the Afghan border. "He has made comments that have raised the danger of divisions between the TTP and the Afghan Taliban," the pamphlet said. "The Taliban are our foundation and (Afghan Taliban leader) Mullah Omar is our supreme leader. That is why, from today, Ehsanullah Ehsan is no longer our spokesman." Ehsan was replaced by Sheikh Maqbool, a man who is considered close to the Afghan Taliban and has spent much of his time since 2007 in Afghanistan. But Ehsan’s sacking could also signal yet another chink in the armour of the TTP itself, which last month lost its second-in-command, Waliur Rehman, in a US drone strike in North Waziristan Agency.
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July - 9 
India’s External affairs minister Salman Khurshid met Nepal's top leadership in Kathmandu and discussed important bilateral issues, including the finalisation of an extradition treaty and controlling of criminal activities along the porous border, re
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India’s External affairs minister Salman Khurshid met Nepal's top leadership in Kathmandu and discussed important bilateral issues, including the finalisation of an extradition treaty and controlling of criminal activities along the porous border, reports Hindustan Times. Khurshid, who arrived in Kathmandu on a day-long visit, called on President Ram Baran Yadav and chairman of council of ministers Khil Raj Regmi besides meeting his Nepalese counterpart Madhav Prasad Ghimire.
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July - 9 
Secretary of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Dev Gurung said that his party is ready to come to the negotiating table to talk about the party’s participation in the upcoming Constituent Assembly election, reports
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Secretary of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Dev Gurung said that his party is ready to come to the negotiating table to talk about the party’s participation in the upcoming Constituent Assembly election, reports Nepal News. Speaking at a programme titled ‘The decision of CPN-Maoist’s Pokhara meeting and upcoming CA election’ organised by Martin Chautari in Kathmandu on July 9, leader Gurung, however, said that his party will sit for talks only under certain conditions. He made it clear that the four parties have requested them to sit for talks by setting conditions on any other thing except the annulment of the incumbent government and the CA election scheduled for November 19. “So our party is free to set conditions on other things,” Gurung said, adding that the 25-point ordinance approved by president to resolve constitutional difficulties and pave way for the formation of the current government is "unconstitutional" and should first be corrected.
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July - 9 
Spokesperson for Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Sarbendra Nath Shukla said on efforts made so far toward forging an election alliance between Madhes-based parties has yielded positive results, reports Republica. “Sadbhawana Party (SP) led by Ra
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Spokesperson for Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Sarbendra Nath Shukla said on efforts made so far toward forging an election alliance between Madhes-based parties has yielded positive results, reports Republica. “Sadbhawana Party (SP) led by Rajendra Mahato wants to take ahead unification talks with TMDP,” said Shukla, adding that there would be two separate alliances between Madhes based parties -- one would be led by Upendra Yadav and another by Mahantha Thakur. He said the plan to unify the Madhes-based parties couldn´t materialize as SP isn´t ready to accept Mahantha Thakur as chief of the unified party. “There is no possibility of unification unless SP accepts Thakur as the chief of the unified party,” said Shukla. He also said that there is a possibility of election alliance with SP and “political adjustment” with the Madhesi People´s Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D).
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July - 9 
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on July 9 claimed Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) was created by the Shahbagh movement, reports Dhaka Tribune. The former military ruler said the country was now divided into two poles solely due to the Shahbagh movement. C
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Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on July 9 claimed Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) was created by the Shahbagh movement, reports Dhaka Tribune. The former military ruler said the country was now divided into two poles solely due to the Shahbagh movement. Criticising the Government for amending the constitution for the trial of war criminals, Ershad said: “The Government amended International Crimes Tribunal Act solely because of the Shahbagh movement.”
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July - 9 
Nine cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in Sirajganj District on July 9 in a case for carrying out subversive activities and obstructing law enforcers from performing their duties, reports T
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Nine cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in Sirajganj District on July 9 in a case for carrying out subversive activities and obstructing law enforcers from performing their duties, reports The Daily Star.
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July - 9 
Police arrested a cadre of the Janajuddho faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-J) along with a pistol and two bullets at Fulbagdi village of Chuadanga District July 9, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as Abul Kalam Azad (
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Police arrested a cadre of the Janajuddho faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-J) along with a pistol and two bullets at Fulbagdi village of Chuadanga District July 9, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as Abul Kalam Azad (38). On his suspicious movement in the area, locals caught Kalam and recovered the arms and bullets from his possession. Later, he was handed over to Police.
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July - 9 
Police arrested Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Ameer (chief) of Barura Sub-District, Dewan Nazrul Islam, at Barura Bazar in Comilla District on July 9, reports Daily Star. AKM Kayes Alam Chowdhury, officer in-charge of Barura Police Station, said Nazrul was a
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Police arrested Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Ameer (chief) of Barura Sub-District, Dewan Nazrul Islam, at Barura Bazar in Comilla District on July 9, reports Daily Star. AKM Kayes Alam Chowdhury, officer in-charge of Barura Police Station, said Nazrul was arrested on charge of vandalising vehicles in the area during recent nationwide hartals (strike) by JeI-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS).
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July - 9 
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris on July 9 told Parliament the Indian government has informed Sri Lanka that according to revelations so far into the bomb attack in Bodhgaya (Bihar, India), the incident had no connection wit
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Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris on July 9 told Parliament the Indian government has informed Sri Lanka that according to revelations so far into the bomb attack in Bodhgaya (Bihar, India), the incident had no connection with Sri Lanka, according to Daily News. The minister made this observation in response to UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement that Parliament should make a request from the Indian Government through the External Affairs Ministry for a copy of the report on the Bodhgaya bomb attack compiled by the Indian Police. Further, a minor Tamil party, the Democratic People's Front (DPF), will contest provincial council election under the main opposition UNP, reports Colombo Page. DPF Leader Mano Ganeshan said that his party would contest the Central Provincial Council election under the UNP. The DPF will field candidates from the UNP in the Kandy and Matale Districts for the election.
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July - 9 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during a discussion with India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, in Colombo on July 9 said the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) is the best forum to reach a consensus on the implementation of the 13th Ame
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during a discussion with India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, in Colombo on July 9 said the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) is the best forum to reach a consensus on the implementation of the 13th Amendment, reports Daily News. It is a top priority of the government to reach a consensus on the 13th Amendment, President Rajapaksa said. The President agreed with Menon that the participation of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in the PSC is important. The President also urged India to encourage the TNA to participate in the PSC and stated that the government is committed to taking the process forward despite any obstacles. President Rajapaksa explained to Menon the practical problems involved in devolving land and police powers to the provinces in a small country such as Sri Lanka -- and stressed that the structure that is implemented ‘should apply and be acceptable to all parts of the country.’ Shivshankar Menon, meanwhile, emphasised the need for Colombo to fulfil its commitment to India and the international community regarding a political settlement that would go beyond the 13th Amendment of the country’s Constitution, adds The Hindu. “We have made our views clear on how we would like to see much more positive and forward movement towards reconciliation and a political resolution of the various issues which have led to ethnic politics being so polarised and fragmented in Sri Lanka in the past. They told me their plans … and as friends and very close neighbours we exchanged opinions. It is our hope of course that they are successful in building a Sri Lanka in which every community feels at home, feels master of their own destiny and feels that they have strong stake in the success of society and country as a whole. And we will continue to work with all our friends in Sri Lanka to that end,” Menon said. Menon was in Colombo for two days – July 8 and 9.
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July - 10 
The forensic report of terror accused Khalid Mujahid, who died on May 18, 2013, in Police custody, reveals that he was not poisoned as alleged by his family, according to The Times of India. The report of Mujahid's viscera examination submitted to B
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The forensic report of terror accused Khalid Mujahid, who died on May 18, 2013, in Police custody, reveals that he was not poisoned as alleged by his family, according to The Times of India. The report of Mujahid's viscera examination submitted to Barabanki Police by Uttar Pradesh (UP) forensic science laboratory on July 10 stated that poison did not cause his death. Mujahid was an accused in blasts at courts in the state in 2007.
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July - 10 
A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Panchuram, carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested from Badagai village about 60 kilometres from Kondagaon District headquarters on July 10, reports The Pioneer. The District Superintendent of Po
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A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Panchuram, carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested from Badagai village about 60 kilometres from Kondagaon District headquarters on July 10, reports The Pioneer. The District Superintendent of Police (SP) D Sharavan said he is involved in several incidents of crime and 17 warrants are pending against him. The SP further added that Panchuram was the ‘Vice-President’ of Maoist outfit Badagai Jantana Sarkar.
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July - 10 
All six persons detained for alleged involvement in July 7, 2013, Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blast were released on July 10, reports The Times of India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) released two local men, identified as Binod Mistri and Dashrath Ya
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All six persons detained for alleged involvement in July 7, 2013, Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blast were released on July 10, reports The Times of India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) released two local men, identified as Binod Mistri and Dashrath Yadav. In addition, Patna Police also released four persons who had booked two rooms in a hotel near the temple for merely two hours on the day of blast. Further, NIA has come across certain factories in Bihar that manufacture small cylinders that were used to make the 13 bombs planted in and around the Mahabodhi temple complex. The agency is now trying to trace from which factory the cylinders may have originated and which dealer may have sold it to the terrorists."There are some factories we have come across that make such cylinders. But further investigation is needed to reach the actual source," said an NIA officer adding that a similar search for the clocks used in the blast was also on. Interestingly, NIA investigators have learnt that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has used cylinder bombs identical to those used in Bodh Gaya blasts in parts of Jharkhand. "Maoists often use such bombs, state Police has told us. However, this does not mean that it's a Naxal job. Anyone can copy anyone's bomb. Just as Bodh Gaya bombs having similarity of circuit with 2008 Ahmedabad blasts does not mean that Indian Mujahideen executed the attack," a senior NIA officer said.
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July - 10 
An Army commando was killed in a gun battle with militants in Lolab forests area of Kupwara District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of counter-insurgency Kilo Force, Major General Sarath Chand told that Army had
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An Army commando was killed in a gun battle with militants in Lolab forests area of Kupwara District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of counter-insurgency Kilo Force, Major General Sarath Chand told that Army had information about the movement of three militants in Varnow forest of Lolab Valley area in the night of July 9. “We launched our troops early in the morning. We launched a search operation and during the process of the search there was an exchange of fire between the militants group and our search party. One of our men got injured and he has been evacuated to hospital. As for militant casualties are concerned there are no reports. Probably there were 3 militants but it is very difficult to say as the forest is thick”, said the General.
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July - 10 
Angry villagers, on July 10, lynched three militants suspected to be members of ANVC-B in Omarpur village in North Garo Hills District.
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Angry villagers, on July 10, lynched three militants suspected to be members of ANVC-B in Omarpur village in North Garo Hills District.
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July - 10 
Chikmagalur Superintendent of Police (SP), N Shashikumar, has said, on July 10, that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the District could not be checked completely due to lack of co-operation from the people belonging to Maoi
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Chikmagalur Superintendent of Police (SP), N Shashikumar, has said, on July 10, that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the District could not be checked completely due to lack of co-operation from the people belonging to Maoist-affected regions, reports The Deccan Herald. He was speaking to media persons following his transfer to Haveri District.
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July - 10 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh said that Security Agencies in Kashmir are working in a well coordinated manner to take on the challenge posed by the infiltration of militants from Pakis
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh said that Security Agencies in Kashmir are working in a well coordinated manner to take on the challenge posed by the infiltration of militants from Pakistan, reports Daily Excelsior. While interacting with the reporters on the sidelines of a function at Rengreth in the outskirts of Srinagar, the Army Commander said: “Infiltration threat is there. There are training camps and launch pads which are active in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. We have effective intelligence in place. We have got a synergized intelligence grid with all the agencies and we will take on the challenge.”
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July - 10 
In a significant development, the joint meeting on July 10, convened by Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur, with representatives of Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 10 districts, including
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In a significant development, the joint meeting on July 10, convened by Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur, with representatives of Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 10 districts, including women and youth organizations, unanimously resolved to set a period of 10 days for every district to discuss the formation of an ACAUT-like body in their respective districts. The joint meeting held at Hotel Saramati in Dimapur was convened to discuss and chart ACAUT’s next course of action on the issue of unabated ‘taxation’ levied by militant groups and Government agencies alike. During the ten-day period, the local chambers of commerce will consult their respective apex tribal body as well as women and youth/student organizations to discuss the formation of a body/committee similar to ACAUT. Meanwhile, while appreciating the hard work of ACAUT, president of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO), Kezhokhoto Savi has appealed to all the district administration, tribal hohos (Unions) and civil societies of the respective districts to be serious and contribute more in fighting against illegal taxation in the state and within their jurisdiction.
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July - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir’s Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo on July 10 said that Pakistan was consistently trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Business Standard. "The atmosphere in Kashmir is peaceful, but our neighbour from across
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Jammu and Kashmir’s Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo on July 10 said that Pakistan was consistently trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Business Standard. "The atmosphere in Kashmir is peaceful, but our neighbour from across the border tries to disturb the situation whenever it is peaceful. It is continuous process," Kichloo said when asked about recent terrorist activities in the state. The minister, however, said that the overall situation in the Valley was calm.
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July - 10 
Kerala State intelligence department has sounded an alert and identified 45 Police Stations that are vulnerable to attacks by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India on July 11. At least 31 of these 45 Police Stations
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Kerala State intelligence department has sounded an alert and identified 45 Police Stations that are vulnerable to attacks by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India on July 11. At least 31 of these 45 Police Stations are in the northern districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad. Among these, the maximum numbers of Police Stations are concentrated in Wayanad, hilly sides of Kannur and Nilambur in Malappuram.
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July - 10 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has questioned the motive of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) for branding the group as “a terrorist organization.” The group has also warned that if the Government of India failed to take
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has questioned the motive of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) for branding the group as “a terrorist organization.” The group has also warned that if the Government of India failed to take firm action against “few rogue officers” of its security forces, it might re-consider the ongoing cease-fire pact. Stating that NSCN-K signed the cease-fire agreement with the Government of India, it maintained that it went ahead with the agreement but not to be “crushed by the terrorist security forces.” The statement came after NSCN-K Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak had written a letter to MHA’s North-East in-charge joint secretary Shambhu Singh in connection with the “cold blooded” killing of six NSCN-K cadres on June 22 at Longmai (None) inTamenglong District. While terming the act as an “insult” and a “terrorist” act, NSCN-K also refuted AR claim that the cadres were killed in an “encounter.”
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July - 10 
on July 10 that India and Myanmar have agreed to cooperate to prevent cross border movement of armed groups, share information on seizure of arms and check arms smuggling/drug trafficking, said Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde. Shinde sai
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on July 10 that India and Myanmar have agreed to cooperate to prevent cross border movement of armed groups, share information on seizure of arms and check arms smuggling/drug trafficking, said Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde. Shinde said the agreement was reached during the 20th Sectoral Level (Joint Working Group) Meeting between Myanmar and India held in Bagan, Myanmar, from June 19-20. He said the Indian side raised its concerns about the camps available to the Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) in Myanmar and are responsible for sustaining insurgency in North East. Myanmar side was requested not to allow operations by insurgent groups along the Indo-Myanmar border. Both sides agreed to cooperate to prevent cross border movement of armed groups, share information on seizure of arms and check arms smuggling/drug trafficking. The Home Minister also said that on June 26 a tripartite meeting comprising the representatives of Government of Assam, United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and Government of India was held under the Chairmanship of Union Home Secretary at New Delhi to review the progress made in talks with ULFA and also to discuss their demands. The ULFA delegation was led by its Chairman, Arabinda Rajkhowa. The ULFA leaders wanted that additional measures need to be taken for effective guarding of Indo-Bangladesh Border to check illegal infiltration from across the border. They were assured that Union Government is committed to take all possible measures to control the illegal influx and measures already taken along international border have helped in curbing illegal infiltration from across the border.
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July - 10 
on July 10 that while the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) claimed to have launched an offensive at the Behing village camp of 39 Assam Rifles on July 9 afternoon, an Assam Rifles release issued on July 1
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on July 10 that while the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) claimed to have launched an offensive at the Behing village camp of 39 Assam Rifles on July 9 afternoon, an Assam Rifles release issued on July 10 said no such incident took place. Further, the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) has denied having any further link with one Paogin alias Harry while saying that he was dismissed from the outfit on July 6 for going against the outfit's rules. A statement issued by Kolphe Kuki, information and publicity secretary of KNLF, said that the said cadre has been terminated from the outfit.
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July - 10 
On July 10 that while the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has agreed in principle to one of the primary demands of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) for granting of tribal status to six communities of the state,
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On July 10 that while the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has agreed in principle to one of the primary demands of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) for granting of tribal status to six communities of the state, the ULFA-PTF leadership is not ready to take the Government word for it till the approval is spelt out in the peace settlement. Deputy 'commander-in-chief' Raju Baruah alias Hitesh Kalita, who is the top leader of the military wing of the pro-talks group, said, "All statements made so far are speculative. We have discussed the problems of the State with the Government, including the problems surrounding indigenous communities. It is too early to come to conclude whether tribal status will be granted to the six communities. First, let it be incorporated in the peace agreement." Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said a few days ago that he too supports the ULFA-PTF’s demand. Union minister of state for tribal welfare Ranee Narah on July 9 said that the MHA is waiting for the Registrar General of India (RGI)'s clearance to the proposal. The ULFA-PTF replaced its three-decade-old demand of sovereignty with the demand for constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people by granting tribal status to the tea tribe, Koch-Rajbongshi, Moran, Motok, Tai Ahom and Chutia communities.
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July - 10 
Secretary of Omorpul Village, North Garo Hills District, has denied that the villagers invited alleged breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) cadres, who were lynched by villagers on July 10, for talks. In a statement, he asse
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Secretary of Omorpul Village, North Garo Hills District, has denied that the villagers invited alleged breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) cadres, who were lynched by villagers on July 10, for talks. In a statement, he asserted that the three people were hardcore criminals belonging to ANVC-B though they were swift to disown them.
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July - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the forests of Narayanpur District on July 10, reports The Times of India. Police said a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), state's s
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the forests of Narayanpur District on July 10, reports The Times of India. Police said a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), state's special task force (STF) and District Police personnel, were on a search mission when they got a tip off about presence of Maoists. The SFs managed to arrest seven of them who belonged to Maoists’ jantata sarkar (peoples' government) and other frontal outfits. Police said all them were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and loot under Dhanora Police Station of neighbouring Gadchiroli District.
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July - 10 
Ten major and minor ports in Gujarat will soon have immigration centres, following a Central Government directive which will make holding of passports mandatory for country crafts (small, wooden ships), Indian Express reports on July 11. This is to s
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Ten major and minor ports in Gujarat will soon have immigration centres, following a Central Government directive which will make holding of passports mandatory for country crafts (small, wooden ships), Indian Express reports on July 11. This is to strengthen coastal security post November 26, 2008 (26/11) attack when terrorists hijacked a fishing boat to reach Mumbai (Maharashtra). "Like airports, the plan is to set up immigration centres at 10 ports from Kutch to Valsad, which make up for the 1,600-km long Gujarat coastline," said an official from the Home Department.
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July - 10 
The ‘general secretary’ of Lallumba faction of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousseau has categorically denied the statement of Deputy Chief Minister that the ‘president’ of Hitendra alias Lallumba ali
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The ‘general secretary’ of Lallumba faction of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousseau has categorically denied the statement of Deputy Chief Minister that the ‘president’ of Hitendra alias Lallumba alias Kritibash has not fled but is undergoing treatment in a hospital. Reacting to the statement, Rousseau reiterated that Lallumba has fled and he never met an accident as claimed. “We have report that Lallumba went to Koirengei, Chingmeirong and Luwangsangbam after leaving the camp,” he said. Since June 9, he was marked absent on the 7th Manipur Rifle Roll Call register, he said while adding that all efforts to contact him on phone went futile.
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July - 10 
The 36–hour Assam bandh call given by the All Koch–Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) led by Hiteswar Barman group demanding separate State of Kamtapur and inclusion of Rajbongshi in the list of Scheduled Tribes passed off peacefully in Kokrajhar Dis
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The 36–hour Assam bandh call given by the All Koch–Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) led by Hiteswar Barman group demanding separate State of Kamtapur and inclusion of Rajbongshi in the list of Scheduled Tribes passed off peacefully in Kokrajhar District on July 10, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 10 
The city Police, on July 10, arrested a suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Jyotish Diamary, who was wanted by Khliehriat (Jaintia Hills District) Police in connection with a kidnapping case. Diamary was later
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The city Police, on July 10, arrested a suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Jyotish Diamary, who was wanted by Khliehriat (Jaintia Hills District) Police in connection with a kidnapping case. Diamary was later handed over to Khliehriat Police.
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July - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided houses of two ruling Congress Party leaders in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District and looted their belongings under ‘famine raids’ in the night of July 10, r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided houses of two ruling Congress Party leaders in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District and looted their belongings under ‘famine raids’ in the night of July 10, reports The Hindu. The congress leaders were identified as former Zila Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) member Machala Matsya Raju of Deverapalli and Gaduturi Babu Rao, former Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Mangalapalem (both in Visakhapatnam District). According to information, Babu Rao went to Matsya Raju’s house and as the two were discussing probable candidates for the three phase Panchayat (local self-government institution) election (July 23, 27 and 31), 10 Maoists and 50 militia members entered the former ZPTC’s house around 9:30pm. They had spared Matsya Raju when he pleaded with them that he was recouping from an ailment but took Babu Rao to his village, two kilometres away. Another group of 10 Maoists and 50 militia members were present in the village where they held a Praja Court (People’s Court, euphemism for Kangaroo court). Meanwhile the militia members who stayed back at Deverapalli looted Matsya Raju’s house and burnt his and Babu Rao’s two-wheelers. At Mangalapalem the former Sarpanch was warned. When asked whether his choice was elections or his life he told them that he would prefer the latter. When he was slapped and about to be thrashed, villagers pleaded with the Maoists to spare Babu Rao as he was a good man and since he promised that he would not contest the elections. Later the Maoists and militia members looted the former Sarpanch’s house. The Maoists distributed pamphlets urging people to boycott the elections and warned candidates against contesting elections. Meanwhile, no nomination was received for elections to five Panchayats in Chintapalli and six in G.K. Veedhi so far. Deputy Superintendent of Police of Chintapalli E.G. Ashok Kumar told reporters at Chintapalli that intelligence-based operations would be intensified in the Agency area. CPI-Maoist Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) Special Zonal Committee has called for a bandh (shut down strike) in AOB region on July 21 protesting against the killing of Ganti Prasadam by Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of Andhra Pradesh Police on July 4, reports The New Indian Express on July 11. AOB Special Zone Committee political representative, Jagabandhu called upon the people to observe a protest week from July 15 and a bandh on July 21.
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July - 10 
The CPI-Maoist hotbed Rajwar hills in Kumandi forests, around 50 kilometres from Latehar District headquarters, was freed from over 30 years of Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] dominance, in an intense 14-day-long operation that ended on July 10, re
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The CPI-Maoist hotbed Rajwar hills in Kumandi forests, around 50 kilometres from Latehar District headquarters, was freed from over 30 years of Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] dominance, in an intense 14-day-long operation that ended on July 10, reports The Telegraph. The operation is being described as one of the biggest successes against LWEs in Jharkhand, as the Maoists had never allowed Security Forces (SFs) to penetrate the hills before. Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar, who led the operation, said many rebel training camps and hideouts were destroyed and a huge cache of ammunition was recovered. “The entire hill and the adjacent area — right from Latehar to Barwadih — have been secured and are totally under the control of Security Forces,” he added
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July - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued 12 sketches and photographs of persons suspected to have been involved in the July 7 Bodh Gaya serial bomb blasts, The Times of India reports on July 11. Two of them belong to Gaya and Samastipur Dis
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued 12 sketches and photographs of persons suspected to have been involved in the July 7 Bodh Gaya serial bomb blasts, The Times of India reports on July 11. Two of them belong to Gaya and Samastipur Districts of Bihar. NIA website features the photographs of Amir Reza Khan alias Parvez alias Rizwan alias Muttaki of Gaya District and Mohammed Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu of Samastipur District as most wanted. Moreover, investigations into the blasts are now focused on the three live bombs that remained unexploded and were recovered by agencies. "This is the only lead we have as of now as nothing has come off interrogations of several people who were seen in CCTV footage or had stayed in hotels nearby," an NIA officer said. Further, NIA has announced a reward of INR one million for definite clues about the perpetrators of blasts. In another related move, the NIA on July 10 lodged a complaint case at the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Patna and the three FIRs lodged at Bodh Gaya in this connection have been transferred to NIA. Meanwhile, two tweets purportedly from Indian Mujahideen (IM) that claimed the terror outfit carried out the serial blasts at Bodh Gaya and warned about a plot to attack Mumbai (Maharashtra) by July 13, 2013 have been traced to Pakistan. The Twitter handle @IndianMujahidin sent out the warning to Mumbai on July 6. It followed that up by claiming responsibility for the explosions at the Buddhist site in Bihar in a tweet on July 7, almost 12 hours after the explosive devices placed inside the temple complex had gone off. "Our probe has established that the tweets originated in Pakistan. We cannot pinpoint the exact city or location at this point of time since we have not got a detailed report from the microblogging firm," a senior source in Maharashtra ATS said.
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July - 10 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful can bomb, weighing 30 kilograms, from Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District on July 10, reports The Times of India. A joint patrol team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Po
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful can bomb, weighing 30 kilograms, from Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District on July 10, reports The Times of India. A joint patrol team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police unearthed the bomb and few other explosives planted in Gundijoda village under Chotanagra Police Station. "Thirty detonators, 10kg of gelatin and 100 m-long wires were also recovered from the spot during the search operation," said West Singhbhum SP, Pankaj Kamboj. Last week, on an unspecified date, the SFs had recovered six landmines, each made up of can bombs weighing 20 kilograms, and 40 kilograms of liquid gelatin were recovered from the same area.
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July - 10 
The Shillong Times reports that angry villagers of Omarpur village in North Garo Hills District, on July 10, lynched three suspected militants of the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), a Police official said. Police
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The Shillong Times reports that angry villagers of Omarpur village in North Garo Hills District, on July 10, lynched three suspected militants of the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), a Police official said. Police said two China-made pistols were also recovered from one of the victims.
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July - 10 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is mulling a tactical change in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations with greater emphasis on intensive intelligence gathering leading to setting up village-level database at Police St
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is mulling a tactical change in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations with greater emphasis on intensive intelligence gathering leading to setting up village-level database at Police Stations in affected Districts, reports The Times of India on July 11. This will come up for discussion at a meeting called by the UMHA in July-end with Superintendents of Police (SP) of 26 worst-hit Districts across seven States. The UMHA will urge Police Chiefs of the 26 worst-affected Districts to take the initiative to collect information about each village, its residents, amenities and infrastructure available. "We must go back to the basics and revitalize Police Stations. The information will help in setting up a database at the Police Stations about villages in its jurisdiction," said a source.
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July - 10 
Uncertainty over extradition of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia continues, with UHM Sushil Kumar Shinde on July 10 clarifying that he is unaware about the latest development in the case, reports Assam Tribune. U
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Uncertainty over extradition of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia continues, with UHM Sushil Kumar Shinde on July 10 clarifying that he is unaware about the latest development in the case, reports Assam Tribune. UHM’s statement comes close on the heels of news reports in Bangladesh, where the country’s Home Ministry has dismissed reports of his immediate extradition as ‘baseless’.
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July - 10 
A 'court' on July 10 stayed the removal of Ehsanullah Ehsan as ‘central spokesman’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for another 45 days, says a signed order by the 'court' in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) bordering Afghanistan, re
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A 'court' on July 10 stayed the removal of Ehsanullah Ehsan as ‘central spokesman’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for another 45 days, says a signed order by the 'court' in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) bordering Afghanistan, reports Dawn. The Dar-ul Qaza court of the TTP has issued a ‘stay order’ against the decision until members of the ‘central council’ appear for a hearing, says the leaflet, a copy of which is available with Dawn. The July 10 ‘order’ is one of a series of signs of growing divisions within the TTP, an umbrella group of different militant factions. The document also shows the existence of parallel ‘militant courts' operating in FATA. On July 9, a pamphlet by the TTP central council (Shura) had announced the removal of Ehsan — a prominent figure close to the TTP’s top brass — for making remarks that angered the Afghan Taliban and raised the danger of divisions between the two militant organisations.
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July - 10 
A doctor remained unhurt when his car was blown up in a blast at Khyber Medical Centre, Dabgari Garden in Peshawar, provincial capital of KP, in the evening, reports Dawn. An official said that the vehicle of Dr Siraj, skin specialist, was parked at
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A doctor remained unhurt when his car was blown up in a blast at Khyber Medical Centre, Dabgari Garden in Peshawar, provincial capital of KP, in the evening, reports Dawn. An official said that the vehicle of Dr Siraj, skin specialist, was parked at the parking lot of the centre where the explosion took place.
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July - 10 
At least one person, suspected to be a chief of a banned outfit, was killed, while two of his accomplices were arrested and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in a search operation jointly conducted by Frontier Corps (FC) and Anti-Terr
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At least one person, suspected to be a chief of a banned outfit, was killed, while two of his accomplices were arrested and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in a search operation jointly conducted by Frontier Corps (FC) and Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) in Dasht area of Mastung District on July 10, reports Daily Times. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Investigation, Fayaz Sumbal, Security Forces (SFs) conducted a targeted operation in the area of Dasht following a tip-off, adding that the suspects opened fire on the SFs during the operation.
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July - 10 
The chief security officer of President Asif Ali Zardari since 2008, Bilal Sheikh, and two others, including his driver Irfan Sheikh and a fruit vendor Abdul Rehman, was killed while over a dozen others were wounded in a suicide attack near Guru Mand
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The chief security officer of President Asif Ali Zardari since 2008, Bilal Sheikh, and two others, including his driver Irfan Sheikh and a fruit vendor Abdul Rehman, was killed while over a dozen others were wounded in a suicide attack near Guru Mandir in Jamshed Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 10, reported Daily Times. The incident took place when Bilal Sheikh along with his security guards was on his way home in Gulbhar from Bilawal House at Clifton in Saddar Town in a bullet-proof double-cabin vehicle. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raja Umar Khattab said that initial investigation showed that it was a suicide blast. Khattab further said that the attacker had been chasing the convoy and struck when it stopped and Sheikh was getting out of the car to buy fruits. “It seems that the suicide attacker walked up to Bilal Shaikh’s vehicle and blew himself up outside the front passenger seat of the vehicle where Shaikh was seated,” said Khattab. The head of the suspect bomber was found from a house at the crime site. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. The Express Tribune adds that Bilal Shaikh had survived three attacks in the past. Lyari gangsters, including Shahid Bikkik and Ahsan Mohajir, were blamed for the last attack on May 28, 2011 at Firdous Colony in Liaquatabad Town.
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July - 10 
The former Pakistan ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on July 10 rejected the Abbottabad Commission’s suggestion that as ambassador he issued visas without authorisation or was responsible for CIA agents coming into Pakistan in large num
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The former Pakistan ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on July 10 rejected the Abbottabad Commission’s suggestion that as ambassador he issued visas without authorisation or was responsible for CIA agents coming into Pakistan in large numbers, reports Dawn. Haqqani said in a statement that the US Navy SEALS who found Osama bin Laden did not come with visas and the entire controversy over visas had been manufactured to distract attention from the two vital questions. “The first question is why Pakistan’s bloated security agencies failed to find OBL for nine years and the second how were the US SEALS able to come into Pakistan without detection by our security forces,” he said.
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July - 10 
The News reported that at least two thousand more residents of Lyari have moved to Badin and Thatta Districts due to ongoing gang wars and violent incidents in the area. The migrants affected by deteriorating law and order situation of Lyari said tha
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The News reported that at least two thousand more residents of Lyari have moved to Badin and Thatta Districts due to ongoing gang wars and violent incidents in the area. The migrants affected by deteriorating law and order situation of Lyari said that there houses are being attacked with hand grenades and bullets.
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July - 10 
The United States (US) Navy SEALs were able to sneak into Pakistan covertly to kill al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden because of Pakistani military's obsession with India and advanced American stealth technology, Times of India reported on July 11 quo
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The United States (US) Navy SEALs were able to sneak into Pakistan covertly to kill al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden because of Pakistani military's obsession with India and advanced American stealth technology, Times of India reported on July 11 quoting the report of the Abbottabad Commission. The leaked report of the Abbottabad Commission said India remained the focus of Army "despite a growing American threat including actual border raids, drone strikes, special operations, the spread of a hostile spy network" among others. "Given the negative developments in US-Pakistan relations in recent years, there was no basis to limit defence planning to only one front in the east (with India), while ignoring the border and airspace in the West," it said.
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July - 10 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a constable on Mulyano Killay Road near Jalaroona area under the Hoti Police Station in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 10, reports The News. Sources said constables Mohammad Tariq and Amjad Akbar
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a constable on Mulyano Killay Road near Jalaroona area under the Hoti Police Station in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 10, reports The News. Sources said constables Mohammad Tariq and Amjad Akbar, members of the Police Rider Squad, were performing duty on Mulyano Killay Road when three unidentified assailants opened firing on them. Constable Mohammad Tariq died on the spot while his colleague Amjad Akbar escaped unhurt in the firing. Local sources said the accused also took away the motorbike and weapon from the slain constable.
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July - 10 
Unidentified militants failed to blow up the house of a spiritual healer Pir Abdus Sattar Khattak in Naya Mohallah area of Rawalpindi on July 10, reports The News. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), however, defused over half-a-kilogram device, wrapped i
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Unidentified militants failed to blow up the house of a spiritual healer Pir Abdus Sattar Khattak in Naya Mohallah area of Rawalpindi on July 10, reports The News. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), however, defused over half-a-kilogram device, wrapped in a polythene bag, and cleared the area, Police said.
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July - 10 
Unidentified militants on July 10 demolished the house of a member of peace committee and took away all the household items in Sanzalkhel area of Akkakhel in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Sources said that
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Unidentified militants on July 10 demolished the house of a member of peace committee and took away all the household items in Sanzalkhel area of Akkakhel in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Sources said that scores of militants riding pick-up trucks entered the house of Siraj Khan in Sanzalkhel area and collected all the household items along with furniture. They destroyed the house by planting explosives in it. Siraj Khan is member of a local peace committee that is assisting Security Forces against militants in the area. The report did not mention about the whereabouts of Siraj Khan.
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July - 10 
A division has surfaced in the 33-party alliance led by Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) as leaders from all the other 32 member parties of the alliance boycotted a meeting called by CPN-Maoist-Baidya Secretary Dev Gu
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A division has surfaced in the 33-party alliance led by Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) as leaders from all the other 32 member parties of the alliance boycotted a meeting called by CPN-Maoist-Baidya Secretary Dev Gurung on July 10, reports Myrepublica.com. Leaders from all the parties other than the CPN-Maoist-Baidya shunned the meeting to express their strong disapproval of the Maoist party’s move to form a talk’s team to negotiate with the Government and the High Level Political Committee (HLPC). Mani Thapa, chief of the Revolutionary Communist Party of Nepal, a member party of the alliance, told, “We didn´t attend the meeting called for today [July 10] because the CPN-Maoist formed the talks team without holding any discussion with other parties in the alliance. It is against the official position of the alliance.” He argued that the alliance had earlier decided not to hold talks with the present government and HLPC. He said that 32 parties were taken aback by the Maoist party’s decision “as there has been no change in the situation at all”.
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The Election Commission (EC) in a meeting held at its central office in Kathmandu on July 10 brought in an election code of conduct with some amendments in the earlier drafted on June 17, 2013 code of conduct with effect from July 22, 120 days before
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The Election Commission (EC) in a meeting held at its central office in Kathmandu on July 10 brought in an election code of conduct with some amendments in the earlier drafted on June 17, 2013 code of conduct with effect from July 22, 120 days before the Constituent Assembly (CA) poll scheduled for November 19. The election code of conduct, which is divided into eight chapters, will be applicable to candidates, political parties, their cadres, the Government and its various bodies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and media organizations.
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July - 11 
Acting on a tip-off, Jharkhand Police recovered 20 bags of Ammonium Nitrate in Koderma District, reports ANI on July 12. Police seized the explosives from a vehicle on its way to Hazaribagh District. Nobody has been arrested in this connection so far
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Acting on a tip-off, Jharkhand Police recovered 20 bags of Ammonium Nitrate in Koderma District, reports ANI on July 12. Police seized the explosives from a vehicle on its way to Hazaribagh District. Nobody has been arrested in this connection so far. The driver and the helper are on the run. Investigations are underway as Police have not ruled out a Communist Party of India-Maoist CPI-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) link.
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July - 11 
Arjun Singh alias Babua Singh, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 for his capture, was arrested at Burhmu in Ranchi District on July 11, reports The Hindu. An amount of INR 474,000 in cas
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Arjun Singh alias Babua Singh, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 for his capture, was arrested at Burhmu in Ranchi District on July 11, reports The Hindu. An amount of INR 474,000 in cash was recovered from his possession. The Maoist was wanted in more than 24 Maoist-related cases.
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July - 11 
Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad (ASSP), a minority group from the State, on July 11 warned the Centre against attempts to term Assam as a “tribal state”, reports The Telegraph. “The delegation informed the home minister that any move to declare As
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Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad (ASSP), a minority group from the State, on July 11 warned the Centre against attempts to term Assam as a “tribal state”, reports The Telegraph. “The delegation informed the home minister that any move to declare Assam as a tribal state will be strongly opposed,” said a statement released by the ASSP after its members met Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde.
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July - 11 
Bhatapara Police in Raipur District on July 11 arrested a person, identified as Lekhan Ram Nag (35) resident of Hidma village under Darbha Police Station, claiming as one of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in the May
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Bhatapara Police in Raipur District on July 11 arrested a person, identified as Lekhan Ram Nag (35) resident of Hidma village under Darbha Police Station, claiming as one of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in the May 25, 2013, Darbha attack, reports The Pioneer.
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July - 11 
Continuing its violent campaign against the Panchayat (local self-government institution) elections, the of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres snatched away nomination papers filed for posts of Sarpanches and ward members for four Pa
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Continuing its violent campaign against the Panchayat (local self-government institution) elections, the of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres snatched away nomination papers filed for posts of Sarpanches and ward members for four Panchayats in G. Madugula mandal in Visakhapatnam District on July 11, reports The Hindu. As officials were getting ready to scrutinise nominations filed for G. Madugula and NIrmarti Panchayats at Biram and Boyitili and Killamkota Panchayats at Boyitili, a group each of about 15 Maoists, some of them armed took away the nomination papers saying that nominations should not have been filed when they called for a boycott of elections. Local people could decide one sincere person among them, they reportedly said. Following the call given by the Maoists six Panchayats in three mandals, had not received a single nomination for the posts of Sarpanches or ward members. No nomination was received for Jerrela, Mondigedda and Batchala in G.K. Veedhi mandal; Balapam and Kudusara in Chintapalli mandal and for one Gram Panchayat in Pedabayalu mandal.
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July - 11 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Maharashtra Police in Gadchiroli District on July 11, reports The Hindu. Manku (27) and Sushila (20) from ‘Company No.10’ of the Maoists’ Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Arm
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Maharashtra Police in Gadchiroli District on July 11, reports The Hindu. Manku (27) and Sushila (20) from ‘Company No.10’ of the Maoists’ Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), Rakesh (40) from the Perimily Dalam (squad) and Sammi (30), the ‘Section Commander’ of ‘company No.9’, surrendered at the Police headquarters, said the Police.
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July - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that Kohima Police in the wee hours of July 11 arrested four persons on charges of extortion near TCP gate in Kohima District. In a press release, Kohima Police said the four were arrested while extorting money from Manipur boun
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Nagaland Post reports that Kohima Police in the wee hours of July 11 arrested four persons on charges of extortion near TCP gate in Kohima District. In a press release, Kohima Police said the four were arrested while extorting money from Manipur bound trucks at around 2am. According to Police, an amount of INR 3685 of extorted cash, one SBBL gun with three live rounds, one .22 pistol with three live rounds and one .32 pistol with one live round and a Maruti car were seized from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Dziesevituo Solo, who is also purportedly president of highway traders union, TCP gate, Kohima; Kekhriekhotuo Solo who is action committee convener of Highway traders union; Kekhrieselie Solo and Dziesekhrielie Rame (22).
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On July 11 citing National Investigating Agency (NIA) investigation reported that Naga militants are getting ammunition from Police. The NIA which has registered a case in this regard has already arrested four Police officials, including Wokha Distri
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On July 11 citing National Investigating Agency (NIA) investigation reported that Naga militants are getting ammunition from Police. The NIA which has registered a case in this regard has already arrested four Police officials, including Wokha District Superintendent of Police (SP), S Sangtam, one Sub Divisional Police officer (SDPO), one Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and one havildar, who was in charge of the armoury from where the ammunition was taken out. Sources said that at the end of 2012 it was found that a group of police officers were involved in handing over of huge quantities of ammunition of AK series rifles and SLR to the militants belonging to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). On Police records, it was shown that the ammunition was used in the firing ranges, while, the live cartridges given to the militants were replaced by the empty shells provided by the ultras.
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Police arrested seven militants of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Saijan area under Dilai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on July 11, reports Zee News.
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Police arrested seven militants of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Saijan area under Dilai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on July 11, reports Zee News.
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July - 11 
Report said that two groups of militants, both from the NDFB-RD and I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) have been taking shelter in the Chariduar which lies to the north of Sonitpur District. Recently, five cadre
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Report said that two groups of militants, both from the NDFB-RD and I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) have been taking shelter in the Chariduar which lies to the north of Sonitpur District. Recently, five cadres from NDFB-IKS, including the two killed on July 11, joined the NDFB-RD after the NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary was released from jail.
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Security and Intelligence agencies on July 11 revealed that Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) Border Action Team (BAT), which has been revived by the militant outfit sometime back, was most likely responsible for planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) an
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Security and Intelligence agencies on July 11 revealed that Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) Border Action Team (BAT), which has been revived by the militant outfit sometime back, was most likely responsible for planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and landmines in Kanga Gali area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sawjian sector of Poonch District on July 8 in which one civilian porter was killed and five persons, including three porters and two Army soldiers, were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Army sources said, “It hardly matters for us whether the BAT has been revived or not. We are maintaining a high alert on the LoC. Whether the IEDs or mine are planted by the LeT or any other outfit or the BAT, we are committed to thwart their plot.” Meanwhile, Army's Northern Command Headquarters has floated tenders for the purchase of six Border Surveillance Management Systems (BSMS) for deployment in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Kashmir Times. "A surveillance system is required which can cater to Indian Army's peacetime requirements, both during day and night," said the Request for Proposal (RFP) document released by Northern Command's First Field Ordnance Depot. The move comes in the light of increased attempts at infiltration across the LoC in J&K in recent months.
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Special Patrolling party of Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, on July 11, arrested five illegal Bangladeshi immigrants while they were trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh. The arrested Banglade
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Special Patrolling party of Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, on July 11, arrested five illegal Bangladeshi immigrants while they were trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh. The arrested Bangladeshis were identified as Aril R Marak (25) Lelin R Sangma (22), Niranjan Hazong (20), Ashish R Marak (30) and Waylit Ch Marak (26), all hailing from Netrakona District of Bangladesh. During the preliminary interrogation, they revealed that they were going to Baghmara area of South Garo Hills District to work as labourers.
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July - 11 
State Home Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei says that the Government is aware of the growing recruitment of child soldiers by some insurgent groups in Manipur. The desperate insurgents are resorting to such recruitments since the educated and matured yout
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State Home Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei says that the Government is aware of the growing recruitment of child soldiers by some insurgent groups in Manipur. The desperate insurgents are resorting to such recruitments since the educated and matured youths had stopped joining these underground organizations, he said.
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July - 11 
Suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), shot dead a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, identified as Dil Bandhu Das, at Bhandartoli in Simdega district,
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Suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), shot dead a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, identified as Dil Bandhu Das, at Bhandartoli in Simdega district, late on July 11 when he refused to pay levy to them, reports The Times of India.
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July - 11 
The Assam Police has formed a group, including officers from the Border Security Force (BSF), the Police, and the leading banks, to stop the circulation of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) in the State, reports The Sentinel on July 12. The Director
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The Assam Police has formed a group, including officers from the Border Security Force (BSF), the Police, and the leading banks, to stop the circulation of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) in the State, reports The Sentinel on July 12. The Director General of Police (DGP) JN Choudhury, said: “Eventually, the above group will also include officers from the Department of Revenue Intelligence. Of the districts that we have identified, the main districts suffering from fake currency notes circulation in the State are Dhubri, Guwahati and Karimganj. The fake currency notes are being supplied basically by buses and trains. We shall focus on these areas.” The group formed by the Assam Police will lay a special emphasis on tackling the circulation of fake FICN in the State and on nabbing the culprits as fast as possible, said the DGP. “From January 2008 till date, FICN worth about INR 8.724 million have been seized by the Assam Police, leading to the arrest of about 500 people in this connection. The war against fake Indian currency notes in Assam will go on,” said a Police source.
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July - 11 
The Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has refuted the news report that three of its cadres were lynched by villagers at Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District saying that the victims were civilians. In a statement issued
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The Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has refuted the news report that three of its cadres were lynched by villagers at Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District saying that the victims were civilians. In a statement issued on July 11, the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’ Doang D. Shira said that the victims were lynched to death by a certain group of villagers which outfit believes Police would be aware of.
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July - 11 
The Central Government has accepted a proposal to train 3,500 Chhattisgarh Police personnel in jungle warfare tactics and undertaking anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations at the training facilities of Centrally Armed Paramilitary Forces
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The Central Government has accepted a proposal to train 3,500 Chhattisgarh Police personnel in jungle warfare tactics and undertaking anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations at the training facilities of Centrally Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPFs), reports NDTV. The task to train and motivate these men has been entrusted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which will train five separate batches of 700 State Police personnel each at its recruit/auxiliary training centres in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
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July - 11 
The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) on July 11 urging the Government to immediately start talks with Kuki groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, warned that it would resume the stir if the Government remains adamant to their demand. In a
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The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) on July 11 urging the Government to immediately start talks with Kuki groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, warned that it would resume the stir if the Government remains adamant to their demand. In a statement, the KSDC affirmed that the KSDC and the Kuki people will continue non-violent struggle for political self-determination under the Indian Constitution until the demand is realised. “The Kuki people never encroach nor demand any land or territories of others, but want redrawing of the artificial political boundaries, which was earlier appended to Manipur without the consent of the landowners, i.e. the Kukis,” the KSDC said. Meanwhile, the 48-hour KSDC sponsored economic blockade ended on a peaceful note in the evening of July 11. The blockade was strictly enforced in Kuki dominated areas.
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July - 11 
The leadership of both factions of the dissolved Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) [DHD-Nunisa &Black Widow/ DHD-J] and representatives of the Central and State Government attended a joint review meeting of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), reports The Teleg
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The leadership of both factions of the dissolved Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) [DHD-Nunisa &Black Widow/ DHD-J] and representatives of the Central and State Government attended a joint review meeting of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), reports The Telegraph. “We placed before them two basic proposals — first, the concept of a development council for all Dimasas living in central Assam’s Nagaon district, Karbi Anglong and also in three Districts of Barak Valley. Second, rehabilitation package should be announced at the earliest for all the 691 armed and 1,318 civil-rank cadres,” DHD-N ‘chairman’ Dilip Nunisa said. According to him, proposals of some fruitful agriculture and horticulture schemes were placed before the representative of the Union Home Ministry (MHA) for immediate consideration. “According to the memorandum, there will be review of works every six months. Unfortunately, the first sitting took place almost after 10 months.”
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July - 11 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Myanmarese national, identified as Pumkhalian alias Lianpu, from Moreh Ward No 2 in Chandel District on July 11. An explosive was seized from his possession.
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Myanmarese national, identified as Pumkhalian alias Lianpu, from Moreh Ward No 2 in Chandel District on July 11. An explosive was seized from his possession.
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July - 11 
the seven Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants arrested on July 11 in Karbi Anglong District have now been identified as Seikam Khongsai, Saigam Guite, Sengneo Thangeo, Hegou Khongsai, Abraham Khangsoi, Satpo Chengsan and Manglet Chengsan, reports
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the seven Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants arrested on July 11 in Karbi Anglong District have now been identified as Seikam Khongsai, Saigam Guite, Sengneo Thangeo, Hegou Khongsai, Abraham Khangsoi, Satpo Chengsan and Manglet Chengsan, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 26 rounds of AK ammunitions, one hand grenade, one binocular, identity cards issued by the authority earlier. The KRA militants were arrested after they deserted their ceasefire-designated camp.
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July - 11 
Tripura Finance Minister, Badal Chowdhury has expressed “genuine fears” over revival of insurgency in Tripura and other parts of the Northeast because of the Centre’s policies and deprivation of the region. “It is almost an axiom that poverty and oth
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Tripura Finance Minister, Badal Chowdhury has expressed “genuine fears” over revival of insurgency in Tripura and other parts of the Northeast because of the Centre’s policies and deprivation of the region. “It is almost an axiom that poverty and other un-addressed grievances of people create discontent which often degenerates into militancy. I fear that the Centre’s continuous neglect of the northeastern region could lead to a fresh outbreak of insurgency,” Chowdhury said. He pointed out that Centre is backing out of its commitments to fulfil basic needs of Tripura in infrastructure building. “Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had given a clear commitment in 2005 that the Assam-Agartala National Highway 44, the state’s lifeline, would be upgraded to four lanes but this has not happened. The Centre is sitting idle even on the state’s curtailed demand for upgrading the highway to two lanes only. There is virtually no progress in converting the metre gauge railway track connecting Tripura and Barak Valley with Lumding in Assam into a broad gauge. This is a serious matter,” Chowdhury said.
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July - 11 
Twitter has suspended an account claiming to be that of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) at the request of Indian investigators, Hindustan Times reports on July 12. The US authorities informed Indian investigators the account ‘@IndianMujahidi
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Twitter has suspended an account claiming to be that of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) at the request of Indian investigators, Hindustan Times reports on July 12. The US authorities informed Indian investigators the account ‘@IndianMujahidin’ was created in Pakistan.
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July - 11 
Two cadres of the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) were killed and two security force personnel injured, in an encounter, at Tharaibari under Chariduar Police Station near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in
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Two cadres of the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) were killed and two security force personnel injured, in an encounter, at Tharaibari under Chariduar Police Station near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on July 11, reports The Telegraph. The police recovered two pistols and ammunition from one of the slain militants, identified as Gauranga Basumatari from Goalpara District. The other militant is yet to be identified. The Police were hunting for Gauranga who was allegedly involved in the killing of planter Adilur Rahman on November 14, 2012. In an emailed statement, B. Najib, the ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the NDFB-RD, however, claimed that the two cadres, taking shelter at a residence in Tharaibari under Charduar Police Station, were dragged out and shot by a team of police commandos.
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July - 11 
While reiterating support to the continuous engagement of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) in the journey of common hope for a reconciled Naga people, the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Naga Women’s Union (NWU) have welcomed the statement o
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While reiterating support to the continuous engagement of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) in the journey of common hope for a reconciled Naga people, the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Naga Women’s Union (NWU) have welcomed the statement of the FNR issued on July 7 that called for a structural framework in the form of a provisional Naga National Government, (NNG) as agreed upon in the historic “Naga Concordant,” signed on August 26, 2011. “The principles that would uphold the NNG as enunciated in the FNR statement engenders optimism and hope for the future that our people will share together in its most enlightened form,” said a joint press statement of the UNC and NWU.
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July - 11 
A large number of people left their homes in violence-hit Lyari area with one group calling the migration a ‘desperate measure’ by community people to save their lives and the other describing it as a ‘political move’ after the recent thaw in relatio
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A large number of people left their homes in violence-hit Lyari area with one group calling the migration a ‘desperate measure’ by community people to save their lives and the other describing it as a ‘political move’ after the recent thaw in relations between the two parties representing as many different communities of the city’s oldest neighbourhood. Leaders of the Kutchhi community said that some eight buses and other vehicles carrying nearly 1,000 people, including women and children, left for Badin District where they would live in camps, schools and an abandoned place close to a shrine where dozens of such families were already living.
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At least seven people were killed, including an Afghan security guard, and 10 others, including four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, sustained injuries in a suicide attack in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District bordering Afghanistan on July 11, rep
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At least seven people were killed, including an Afghan security guard, and 10 others, including four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, sustained injuries in a suicide attack in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District bordering Afghanistan on July 11, reports The Express Tribune. A suicide bomber wanted to enter the bordering town of Chaman through the Friendship Gate Baab-e-Dosti) at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border from Afghanistan when Security Forces (SFs), finding him suspicious, stopped him at the gate. On being caught, the suicide bomber blew him up killing seven people, including an Afghan security guard and three Pakistani and three Afghani civilians. Immediately after the attack the border was closed for all goods, people and vehicles. NATO supplies were also suspended due to the closure of the border.
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July - 11 
At least three members of the Aman Lashkar (peace militia) were found dead in the Gazki Nullah area of Sui in Dera Bugti District, reported Daily Times. Sources said that the deceased members had been abducted on June 26, 2013 from Sui.
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At least three members of the Aman Lashkar (peace militia) were found dead in the Gazki Nullah area of Sui in Dera Bugti District, reported Daily Times. Sources said that the deceased members had been abducted on June 26, 2013 from Sui.
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July - 11 
Balochistan Levies rescued two abducted labourers, identified as Abdul Wali and Zainuddin, from the Muslim Bagh area of Qila Saifullah District.
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Balochistan Levies rescued two abducted labourers, identified as Abdul Wali and Zainuddin, from the Muslim Bagh area of Qila Saifullah District.
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July - 11 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) on July 11 claimed to have arrested six operatives of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from Qazafi Chowk area in Orangi Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, for their alleged involvement in
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) on July 11 claimed to have arrested six operatives of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from Qazafi Chowk area in Orangi Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, for their alleged involvement in the June 21, 2013, killing of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sajid Qureshi and 25 others in a sectarian attack in North Nazimabad Town, reports The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID Aslam Khan said that the suspects were affiliated with the Naeem Bukhari group of the LeJ. Police also recovered three suicide vests, a dozen hand grenades, pistols and other ammunition from the suspects. The suspects were identified as Talha Bin Badar alias Wikky, Muhammad Asim alias Capri, Kazim Ali Shah, Muhammad Farhan, Obaidur Rehman and Muhammad Shahab alias Chota. One of the suspects, Kazim was a constable in the Sindh Police Department.
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July - 11 
Militants abducted a person, identified as Muhammad Siddiq, from Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District.
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Militants abducted a person, identified as Muhammad Siddiq, from Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District.
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July - 11 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his visit to Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) headquarters on July 11 urged to increase civil-military cooperation for eradication of terrorism, reports Dawn. Annihilation of terrorism is the top most priority of t
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his visit to Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) headquarters on July 11 urged to increase civil-military cooperation for eradication of terrorism, reports Dawn. Annihilation of terrorism is the top most priority of the Government, he added. He apprised the intelligence officials over National Security and counter-terrorism policies of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government This was PM Sharif’s first visit to the ISI headquarters after assuming the office of Prime Minister.
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July - 11 
The Supreme Court on July 11 observed that the Federal and Provincial Governments must ensure the implementation of law as well as court judgments for preventing a parallel system of justice by holding Jirgas (tribal council) in violation of the law,
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The Supreme Court on July 11 observed that the Federal and Provincial Governments must ensure the implementation of law as well as court judgments for preventing a parallel system of justice by holding Jirgas (tribal council) in violation of the law, reports The News. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprising Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry and Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, heard a suo moto case of Rajanpur wherein a 10-member Jirga awarded severe punishment to a person after he could not prove himself innocent.
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July - 11 
Two persons were killed and five others sustained injuries in a remote-controlled blast outside a mosque in the Kacha Pakka area of Kohat Town (Kohat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 11, reports The News. The sources said unidentified persons
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Two persons were killed and five others sustained injuries in a remote-controlled blast outside a mosque in the Kacha Pakka area of Kohat Town (Kohat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 11, reports The News. The sources said unidentified persons had fitted explosives to a motorcycle and parked it outside a mosque in Kacha Pakka, which is close to the boundary of the Orakzai Agency in FATA and is mostly inhabited by the Shias. The blast was aimed at targeting Malik Najaf Ali and Malik Badshah Ali from Orakzai Agency, but they were not present in the mosque, adds Dawn. A tailor shop, two motorcycles, a Suzuki pick-up and a car were damaged in the explosion. The deceased were identified as Zahir Hussain of Marai and Hamid Raza of Alizai. The injured included Hussain Ali of Kachai, Vaqar Haider of Ustarzai and Ameer Hussain and Mohammad Zaman of Alizai.
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July - 11 
Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on a shop located on Chandi Road of Mastung District and shot dead one Ghulam Haider.
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Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on a shop located on Chandi Road of Mastung District and shot dead one Ghulam Haider.
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July - 11 
Unidentified militants shot dead a college professor, identified as Abdul Razzaq, and injured another one Abdul Hakeem who was travelling with him on Chakar Khan Road in Khuzdar District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a college professor, identified as Abdul Razzaq, and injured another one Abdul Hakeem who was travelling with him on Chakar Khan Road in Khuzdar District. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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July - 11 
Vice Chair of the all-Parliamentary group Lord Avebury on July 11 called on the United Kingdom to help Pakistan in reforming its security and intelligence agencies to make them fit for purpose in order for them to act against banned terrorists groups
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Vice Chair of the all-Parliamentary group Lord Avebury on July 11 called on the United Kingdom to help Pakistan in reforming its security and intelligence agencies to make them fit for purpose in order for them to act against banned terrorists groups, involved in killings of Shia Muslims, reports The News. Lord Avebury summoned an emergency meeting in British Parliament in view of the ongoing relentless killings of the Shia Muslims. He said he was alarmed that Shia killings have spiked in the last six months and although the wider international community was aware about the problem there was no progress in Pakistan to counter the violence aimed at Shias. “We should ensure that the Home Office’s Country of Origin Information Service report covers the wave of atrocities against Shia’s; at the moment it stops at December 2012, missing the crescendo of massacres in 2013,” he urged. Parliamentarians and human rights organisations took part in the conference, organised by International Association of Human Rights.
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With a view to bringing the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on board the election process, political parties are engaged in hectic back-channel negotiations for holding a round-table conference, while also making pre
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With a view to bringing the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on board the election process, political parties are engaged in hectic back-channel negotiations for holding a round-table conference, while also making preparations to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as scheduled on November 19, reports Kantipuronline.com on July 12 (today). Second rung leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) are holding bilateral and multilateral talks to finalize the modality of such a conference, while leaders of the major parties are holding regular consultations with CPN-Maoist–Baidya top guns. UCPN-M Central Committee member Barsha Man Pun said, “Talks are under way among the parties for holding a round-table conference to address Baidyaji’s demands in a manner that does not hamper the scheduled polls. The focus is on taking the two (talks with Baidya and poll process) side by side.” Jitendra Narayan Dev, General Secretary of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik also said, “They (CPN-Maoist-Baidya leaders) are positive and are willing to hold frank discussions on all the issue.”
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At least 30 people were injured as cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), clashed with ruling party Awami League (AL) activists at Kaliganj Bazar in Nilphamari District on July 11, reports The Independent.
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At least 30 people were injured as cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), clashed with ruling party Awami League (AL) activists at Kaliganj Bazar in Nilphamari District on July 11, reports The Independent. The trouble started when AL activists captured an ICS leader, an accused in arson and vandalism case filed in connection with the April 11, 2003, shutdown at Kaliganj Bazar. Hearing the news, ICS cadres carried out an attack on the ruling party men forcing them to retreat. The ICS cadres set fire to the Kaliganj Bazaar, causing burn injuries to at least 30 people and burning down 15 shops.
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Cox’s Bazar Government College (CGC), in Cox’s Bazar District, authority suspended three ICS leaders, one permanently and another two for three months, on July 11. They were involved in May 27, 2013, violence in which an activist of Bangladesh Chhatr
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Cox’s Bazar Government College (CGC), in Cox’s Bazar District, authority suspended three ICS leaders, one permanently and another two for three months, on July 11. They were involved in May 27, 2013, violence in which an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL, was attacked by them on college campus. The suspended were identified as Zia ul Hasan, ‘secretary’ of CGC ICS, Emdad Ullah and Jahedul Karim.
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Implementing the recommendations made by the Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), a program to pay compensation to the residents of Northern Province affected by violence during the war has initiated, reports Colombo Page. Under the fi
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Implementing the recommendations made by the Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), a program to pay compensation to the residents of Northern Province affected by violence during the war has initiated, reports Colombo Page. Under the first phase of the program, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on July 11 symbolically handed over compensation to the families of people who lost loved ones and property and sustained injuries. The first phase of the programme coordinated by the Rehabilitation Authority will hand over compensation to 1,200 people and the Government has allocated SLR 85 million for the purpose utilizing the funds allocated for year 2013 as recommended by the LLRC
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The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to discuss amendment to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution on July 11 decided to call for public opinion. Secretary of the PSC Neil Iddawala said that opinions could be forwarded in written form
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The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to discuss amendment to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution on July 11 decided to call for public opinion. Secretary of the PSC Neil Iddawala said that opinions could be forwarded in written form to the special Committee from July 11 till August 9. The Committee hopes to call those who submit relevant and valuable opinions before the Committee for oral evidence. The PSC met for the first time in the Parliament complex on July 9 under leadership of its Chairman, the Leader of the House Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. The Opposition parties, including the main opposition party United National Party (UNP), the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA), however, have decided not to participate in the Committee despite the Government's request. The PSC is scheduled to meet again on July 26.
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A July 12 report claims that all the weapons taken away by a personnel of 5 Manipur Rifle (MR), who ran away from his post, has been recovered by Police. The MR personnel, Jamkholal, was arrested by Churachandpur Police on July 7. Acting on his disc
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A July 12 report claims that all the weapons taken away by a personnel of 5 Manipur Rifle (MR), who ran away from his post, has been recovered by Police. The MR personnel, Jamkholal, was arrested by Churachandpur Police on July 7. Acting on his disclosure, a Police team conducted a search operation at Khedkar village under Tousem sub-division in Tamenglong District. In the course of the search operation, one AK-47, three magazines and 57 number of ammunition were recovered. Police had earlier recovered two SLRs and one Insas rifle which were also taken away by Jamkholal. Also, Police have issued strict instruction to leader of Lallumba faction of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Lallumba, to report immediately to the Joint Monitoring Group. Meanwhile, a highly reliable source said that Lallumba is at his home after being discharged from hospital following an accident.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre belonging to Revolutionary People’s Front/Peoples Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), identified as Thangjam James alias Bison from Singjamei near Kumar Pharmacy on July 12, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre belonging to Revolutionary People’s Front/Peoples Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), identified as Thangjam James alias Bison from Singjamei near Kumar Pharmacy on July 12, reports The Sangai Express. One hand grenade and one mobile handset were seized from his possession, said a press release issued by Imphal West Superintendant of Police.
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Two militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), identified as Pappu Baruah alias Aoikya Asom and Chittaranjan Das alias Deep Asom, surrendered before the Security Forces at Paltanbazar area in Dibrugarh District on
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Two militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), identified as Pappu Baruah alias Aoikya Asom and Chittaranjan Das alias Deep Asom, surrendered before the Security Forces at Paltanbazar area in Dibrugarh District on July 12, reports Times of India. The militants deposited two 7.65 mm Italian made automatic pistols, three magazines, ten rounds of live ammunition and a bottle grenade. ULFA-I, however, denied any such surrender or existence of any such cadre in its rank, adds The Telegraph.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, who has taken a rigid stand on not allowing bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to form Telangana at any cost, has warned the Congress leadership on July 12 that carving out a separate State might le
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, who has taken a rigid stand on not allowing bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to form Telangana at any cost, has warned the Congress leadership on July 12 that carving out a separate State might lead to aggravation of communalism and Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] in the region, reports The Hindu. Presenting his views before the Congress Core Committee, he is said to have reminded the Congress leadership that some Telangana Districts were once hotbeds of LWE activity.
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Coastal security in the Gulf of Khambat received a major boost with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard's Pipavav station in Amreli District on July 12, according to The Times of India. The Pipavav station will help check infiltration, smuggling
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Coastal security in the Gulf of Khambat received a major boost with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard's Pipavav station in Amreli District on July 12, according to The Times of India. The Pipavav station will help check infiltration, smuggling and illegal fishing in the Gulf as well as along south Gujarat's coastline.
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist Praja Pratighatana, a Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] outfit, including its ‘State Secretary’ Mohan, surrendered before Warangal Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), M. Ka
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist Praja Pratighatana, a Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] outfit, including its ‘State Secretary’ Mohan, surrendered before Warangal Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), M. Kanta Rao in Khammam District, on July 12, reports The Hindu. Mohan has 121 cases pending against him in Khammam and Warangal Districts and he had narrowly escaped in nine cases of encounters
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Karnataka will recruit 8,500 Police Constables before the end of this fiscal year (2013-14), reports The Hindu on July 13. The Police force has a shortage of 18,000 personnel. The State Government has a budgetary allocation of nearly INR 40 billion f
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Karnataka will recruit 8,500 Police Constables before the end of this fiscal year (2013-14), reports The Hindu on July 13. The Police force has a shortage of 18,000 personnel. The State Government has a budgetary allocation of nearly INR 40 billion for the Home Department. The Government has also sanctioned INR 90 million for improving infrastructure at the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force camp in Karkala and Udupi regions of the State.
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Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), United Naga Council (UNC) and Naga Women’s Union (NWU) lauded the initiative taken by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for the proposed provisional formation of a Naga National Government (NNG) c
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Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), United Naga Council (UNC) and Naga Women’s Union (NWU) lauded the initiative taken by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for the proposed provisional formation of a Naga National Government (NNG) constituting Naga national political groups.
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Police on July 12 arrested six persons and unearthed a racket in which Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were exchanged at the banks in Korba District, reports The Times of India. Police said Union Bank of India's Transport Nagar branch manager Ashok
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Police on July 12 arrested six persons and unearthed a racket in which Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were exchanged at the banks in Korba District, reports The Times of India. Police said Union Bank of India's Transport Nagar branch manager Ashok Mitra and another employee were among six people, who were arrested during the investigation. Police said FICN worth INR 400,000 were seized from the possession of the bank manager. During preliminary interrogation, the accused told Police that these notes were brought from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Posters, typeset in Urdu on behalf of the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), have spread a wave of terror in Anantnag District even as the Police registered the First Information Report (FIR), reports The Hindu. The laser-printed posters, warni
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Posters, typeset in Urdu on behalf of the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), have spread a wave of terror in Anantnag District even as the Police registered the First Information Report (FIR), reports The Hindu. The laser-printed posters, warning people against liaising with the Police and mainstream politicians, appeared mysteriously before Sehri (pre-dawn meal during the month of Ramzan, holy month of fasting for Muslims) at the Jamia Masjid Hanfia, the Jamia Masjid Ahl-e-Hadith and the Rahat Dedi Masjid Lalchowk. The posters were unsigned and unstamped, but threatened as many as 33 residents by name. “If the below mentioned persons do not return to the right path, they will be responsible for any damage to their life and property,” the posters, issued in the name of ‘Major’ Saquib, the ‘district commander’ of HM.
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Security agencies, probing into the suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) tweet, have reportedly zeroed in on a cyber cafe in Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh) in Pakistan from where the message claiming responsibility for the Bodh Gaya (Bihar) serial
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Security agencies, probing into the suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) tweet, have reportedly zeroed in on a cyber cafe in Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh) in Pakistan from where the message claiming responsibility for the Bodh Gaya (Bihar) serial blasts (July 7, 2013) had been uploaded, The Times of India reports on July 13. Moreover, National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 12 raided the office of Cobra security agency in Kankarbagh (Patna District) and the residences of 11 of its security guards to check the veracity of their statements in connection with the serial blasts. The agency had provided guards for security inside the shrine. Further, NIA has sent 18 samples to Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) for DNA test in connection with the serial bomb explosions. "Five days after the serial bomb explosions, no concrete leads (have come up) so far and NIA has sent 18 samples collected as evidence for DNA touch test to Hyderabad," said a police official in Gaya.
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Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK), on July 12, held a formal reception programme for the members from NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and Naga National Council (NNC) who join
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Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK), on July 12, held a formal reception programme for the members from NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and Naga National Council (NNC) who joined its fold at designated camp Khehoi, stated NSCN-KK in a release. A total of 66 home-comers, comprising of a deputy kilonsers (deputy ministers), tatars (members of parliament) and ‘officers’, joined the NSCN-KK fold.
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The All- Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) attended the joint district-level meeting at Hatsinghimari only to tell the representatives of the Dhubri and South West Garo Hills District administration that the economic blockade [since July 8] of
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The All- Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) attended the joint district-level meeting at Hatsinghimari only to tell the representatives of the Dhubri and South West Garo Hills District administration that the economic blockade [since July 8] of Garo hills would continue until a tripartite meeting is arranged between the Centre and the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya.
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July - 12 
The state Government said that use of tear smoke shells and Oleoresin grenades in the Kashmir Valley, describing them as ‘non lethal’ weapons, has become imperative to control the ‘unruly mobs’, reports Kashmir Times. In response to a Public Interest
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The state Government said that use of tear smoke shells and Oleoresin grenades in the Kashmir Valley, describing them as ‘non lethal’ weapons, has become imperative to control the ‘unruly mobs’, reports Kashmir Times. In response to a Public Interest Litigation seeking ban on use of pepper gas in the Valley, Inspector General Police (IG) Srinagar, Arun Kumar Chaudhary, said that in past few years, “stone-pelters have attempted to disturb law and order situation, thereby threatening the peace and normalcy in the state.” The Police report says that in order to ensure minimum loss of life and damage to property, police have procured for various non-lethal munitions to disperse these unruly mobs.
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July - 12 
The Tongjeimarin District Demand Committee (TDDC) has reiterated its demand for the creation of Tongjeimarin District at the earliest. A statement issued by Abon Kamei, chairman of TDDC said solidarity of the State may sound hollow if creation of the
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The Tongjeimarin District Demand Committee (TDDC) has reiterated its demand for the creation of Tongjeimarin District at the earliest. A statement issued by Abon Kamei, chairman of TDDC said solidarity of the State may sound hollow if creation of the Tongjeimarin District is ignored.
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July - 12 
The trial of the Kashmir recruitment case, a case in which Keralite youths were taken to terrorist camp for training, has entered its final stage at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, reports New Indian Express. The court has hear
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The trial of the Kashmir recruitment case, a case in which Keralite youths were taken to terrorist camp for training, has entered its final stage at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, reports New Indian Express. The court has heard the statements of 160 witnesses in the case. There are 22 accused in the case, including suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Thadiyantavide Nazeer. “The trial of the case has almost been completed and the court will pronounce the order after a few sittings. The NIA has filed chargesheet against 24 persons, including four Keralites, in connection with the case. The witnesses also include family members of the killed youths. Muhammad Sabir and Wali, the main link between the LeT and the Keralites, are absconding,” NIA officials said. Four youths from Kerala - Fayas, Abdul Rahim, Mohammed Yasin and Fayis - suspected to be involved in the case were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs). The youths, who were recruited in 2006, were given arms training to wage war against India.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Nawada District, on July 12, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided an abandoned house in Karpoori Nagar (locality) in the Di
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Nawada District, on July 12, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided an abandoned house in Karpoori Nagar (locality) in the District and arrested the rebels, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manavjit Singh Dhillon said. A country-made carbine was recovered from them.
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ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia will most likely be deported from Bangladesh ahead of the July 18-19 talks here between the home secretaries of the two countries, reports The Telegraph. A source told the newspaper that, “Chetia will be flown to
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ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia will most likely be deported from Bangladesh ahead of the July 18-19 talks here between the home secretaries of the two countries, reports The Telegraph. A source told the newspaper that, “Chetia will be flown to New Delhi first and efforts are being made to do that before July 18.” The militant leader has been in Bangladesh jails since December 1997 after being arrested by authorities in that country.
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Balochistan Chief Minister’s spokesman and National Party Information Secretary Jan Muhammad Buleidi’s nephew, identified as Chiragh, a Levies soldier, was shot dead in Mehnaz area of Kech District on July 12, reported Daily Times. “My nephew Chirag
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Balochistan Chief Minister’s spokesman and National Party Information Secretary Jan Muhammad Buleidi’s nephew, identified as Chiragh, a Levies soldier, was shot dead in Mehnaz area of Kech District on July 12, reported Daily Times. “My nephew Chiragh, who was a sepoy in the Balochistan Levies, was shot dead,” he said.
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July - 12 
The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah set up a five-member committee comprising three provincial ministers, Doctor Sikander Mandhro, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Ali Mardan Shah, and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP-Sindh) Secretary General Taj Haider and Ra
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The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah set up a five-member committee comprising three provincial ministers, Doctor Sikander Mandhro, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Ali Mardan Shah, and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP-Sindh) Secretary General Taj Haider and Rashid Rabbani for rehabilitation of affected Kutchhi families, who had left their homes for Badin and Thatta Districts following days of violence in Lyari, reports Dawn. The decision came a day after another batch of people, including women and children, left their homes. Since the recent flare-up of violence in Lyari between 3,000 and 5,000 people belonging to the Kutchhi community left their homes in Lyari and shifted to safe places in the city as well as other towns of Sindh, including Thatta, Badin, Umerkot, during the last one week.
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An unidentified dead body was found from Old Haji Camp in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 12, reports Daily Times. Police said that unidentified militants abducted the victim and later dumped his body after shooting h
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An unidentified dead body was found from Old Haji Camp in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 12, reports Daily Times. Police said that unidentified militants abducted the victim and later dumped his body after shooting him multiple times.
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Justice Noorul Haq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on July 12 ordered Police to register a murder case against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf over the killing of Ghazi Abdul Rasheed during the 2007 military operation in Lal Mas
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Justice Noorul Haq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on July 12 ordered Police to register a murder case against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf over the killing of Ghazi Abdul Rasheed during the 2007 military operation in Lal Masjid (Red Mosque), reports Daily Times. Justice Noorul Haq issued the order on a petition filed by Haroon Rasheed, son of Ghazi Abdul Rashid, through his counsel Tariq Asad, against the murder of his father and grandmother during the operation. The complainant said Lal Masjid Commission report reveals that Musharraf had ordered the operation, in which his father was killed. However, Musharraf’s counsel Ilyas Siddiqui said that since Musharraf has served as President and Army Chief, he enjoys immunity in a criminal case.
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Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) disposed of a petition filed for the recovery of a missing person, Qazi Muhammad Ibrahim, with the direction to Margalla Police to trace him and submit a compliance report, reports Dawn.
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Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) disposed of a petition filed for the recovery of a missing person, Qazi Muhammad Ibrahim, with the direction to Margalla Police to trace him and submit a compliance report, reports Dawn. The judge directed Station House Officer (SHO) Margalla Tanveer Abbasi to make personal efforts for the recovery of the missing man. Justice Siddiqui also directed the SHO to inform the court whether the man was in custody of any Intelligence Agency or had been kidnapped-for-ransom. Qazi Mohammad Ibrahim went missing on June 12, 2013, after leaving his residence to visit his new house at PWD Colony in Islamabad. The petition for his recovery was filed by his mother Aamira Riaz Qazi. She nominated Directors General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the Secretary Interior, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad and SHO Margalla as respondents.
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Malala Yusufzai, in a speech to the United Nations on her first public appearance since being shot at and injured by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 12, 2012, vowed on July 12 not to be silenced by terrorists, reports Daily Times. “Th
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Malala Yusufzai, in a speech to the United Nations on her first public appearance since being shot at and injured by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 12, 2012, vowed on July 12 not to be silenced by terrorists, reports Daily Times. “They thought that the bullet would silence us, but they failed. The terrorists thought that they would change my aims and stop my ambitions, but nothing changed in my life, except this: weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born,” Malala said on her 16th birthday in a presentation in which she called for books and pens to be used as weapons. She stated, “I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban and all the terrorists and extremists. I do not even hate the talib who shot me. Even if there is a gun in my hand and he stands in front of me I would not shoot him.”
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Police arrested six accused and recovered weapons during a search operation in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town, reports The News.
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Police arrested six accused and recovered weapons during a search operation in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town, reports The News.
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July - 12 
Police arrested two persons suspected to be involved in Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Amanullah Khan and his driver’s murder on July 8.
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Police arrested two persons suspected to be involved in Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Amanullah Khan and his driver’s murder on July 8.
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July - 12 
Quoting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), The News on July 12 reported that Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have set up a base in Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad". Citing a Taliban operative, the BBC reported that the base was set
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Quoting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), The News on July 12 reported that Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have set up a base in Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad". Citing a Taliban operative, the BBC reported that the base was set up with the assistance of ex-Afghan fighters of Middle Eastern origin who have moved to Syria in recent years. At least 12 experts in warfare and information technology had gone to Syria in the last two months, the Taliban operative told BBC. The Pakistani Government has not yet commented on the issue.
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The CID Police arrested another suspect, identified as Amin Bugti, on charges of being involved in supplying arms to Lyari gangsters and a political party.
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The CID Police arrested another suspect, identified as Amin Bugti, on charges of being involved in supplying arms to Lyari gangsters and a political party.
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July - 12 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a TTP militant, identified as Kochi Khan, allegedly involved in the assassination of Awami National Party’s (ANP) candidate Sadiq Zaman for the May 2013 National Assembly Ele
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a TTP militant, identified as Kochi Khan, allegedly involved in the assassination of Awami National Party’s (ANP) candidate Sadiq Zaman for the May 2013 National Assembly Elections and a few Policemen, from Gulshan-e-Sikanderabad area of Kiamari Town, reported Dawn. CID SSP Raja Umar Khattab said that the suspect, originally hailing from Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “Khan along with his accomplices Ajab Gul and Mushtaq killed ANP candidate Sadiq Zaman and his son Aimal Khattak four months ago when they were coming out of a mosque after offering Friday prayers in Bilal Colony of Korangi Town,” said SSP Khattab. The suspect also confessed to his involvement in the killings of four policemen in different parts of the city, he added.
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The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), mostly the Kutchi community members, of Lyari who are currently living in a deserted place in Badin District are facing immense hardships, reports Daily Times. Mostly women and children, these IDPs have been f
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The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), mostly the Kutchi community members, of Lyari who are currently living in a deserted place in Badin District are facing immense hardships, reports Daily Times. Mostly women and children, these IDPs have been forced by violence and gang warfare in Lyari to take shelter elsewhere, leaving behind their homes and properties. The traumatic Lyari IDPs have been made to take refuge in the graveyard of Dargah Shah Gahiro in the hope that this would be safe haven for them. But after a passage of few days, they found themselves forlorn and forgotten as no Government official or Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) visited them.
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July - 12 
Three bomb blasts were reported in Hyderabad city of Hyderabad District. However, no casualty took place. According to details, the office of a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) was targeted in the first blast. Later, two more explosions occurred
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Three bomb blasts were reported in Hyderabad city of Hyderabad District. However, no casualty took place. According to details, the office of a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) was targeted in the first blast. Later, two more explosions occurred on a railway track in Hussainabad area, suspending train service between Karachi and Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) for a while.
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Unidentified assailants on July 12 shot dead a former Intelligence Bureau (IB) official at Dhaki Nalbandi under Khan Raziq Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. An official said th
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Unidentified assailants on July 12 shot dead a former Intelligence Bureau (IB) official at Dhaki Nalbandi under Khan Raziq Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. An official said the deceased, Arif, was former IB assistant director. “He was purchasing items for iftari when two unidentified assailants riding a motorbike attacked him,” he said. The official said Mr Arif was the second former IB official murdered in the past week. “A former assistant director was shot dead in Shakhabad in Gulbahar Police Station limits on July 8,” he said.
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal said on July 12 that among the demands of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), a round-table-conference will be the first and the l
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal said on July 12 that among the demands of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), a round-table-conference will be the first and the last one to be realized, reports Nepalnews.com. He said, “The breakaway Maoists’ demand of dismissing the incumbent Government and Presidential decree and postponing the November polls can’t be met. It is, therefore, obvious that we are in a position to fulfill only one of their demands, which is the round-table-conference.”
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July - 12 
Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Paudel on July 12 said that the November 19 elections cannot be differed at any cost, reports The Himalayan Times. Paudel said adding, “The one who opts out the polls will face further losses itself.”
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Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Paudel on July 12 said that the November 19 elections cannot be differed at any cost, reports The Himalayan Times. Paudel said adding, “The one who opts out the polls will face further losses itself.” Paudel reiterated that the Khil Raj Regmi-led Government was formed to make the purported elections free and fair.
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July - 12 
Anisur Rahman (26), was arrested near Gulshan Azad Mosque at the same time when people were coming out of the mosque.
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Anisur Rahman (26), was arrested near Gulshan Azad Mosque at the same time when people were coming out of the mosque.
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July - 12 
Police arrested a local Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader in Bramonbazar road area of the Moulvibazar District on July 12. The arrestee, identified as Mizanur Rahman (29), is ‘general secretary’ of Bramonbazar union unit of ICS. Police said Mizanur
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Police arrested a local Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader in Bramonbazar road area of the Moulvibazar District on July 12. The arrestee, identified as Mizanur Rahman (29), is ‘general secretary’ of Bramonbazar union unit of ICS. Police said Mizanur was arrested on charge of planning subversive activities in the area.
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July - 12 
Police arrested two suspected Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) cadres in Dhaka city on July 12, reports The Daily Star. Raihan Sharif (22), was picked up from the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, when the Police noticed him distributing leaflets au
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Police arrested two suspected Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) cadres in Dhaka city on July 12, reports The Daily Star. Raihan Sharif (22), was picked up from the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, when the Police noticed him distributing leaflets authored by the group. The leaflets, which contained inflammatory material about the Government, were being given to the people coming out of the mosque after Friday prayers.
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July - 13 
Militants killed a Policeman in Handwara forests of North Kashmir by slitting his throat when he had gone to collect fire wood on July 13, reports The Daily Excelsior. Police said Head Constable Sonnaullah Zargar had gone to a nearby forest area of
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Militants killed a Policeman in Handwara forests of North Kashmir by slitting his throat when he had gone to collect fire wood on July 13, reports The Daily Excelsior. Police said Head Constable Sonnaullah Zargar had gone to a nearby forest area of Hangalpora along with his wife for collection of firewood when they were intercepted by some militants in the forest and he was killed by the militants with a knife by slitting his throat.
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July - 13 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in the forests between Garikabanda and Kindangi areas on the borders of GK Veedhi and Koyyuru mandals (administrative unit) in Visakha Agency on July 13
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in the forests between Garikabanda and Kindangi areas on the borders of GK Veedhi and Koyyuru mandals (administrative unit) in Visakha Agency on July 13, reports The Times of India. The exchange of fire lasted for over two and a half hours. The incident took place after the Maoists made attempts to ambush combing parties.
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July - 13 
Attempting to put additional pressure on the State Government to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, a pressure group of NGOs has decided to hold a series of public meetings in the District headquarters of Khasi and Jaintia Hills to m
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Attempting to put additional pressure on the State Government to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, a pressure group of NGOs has decided to hold a series of public meetings in the District headquarters of Khasi and Jaintia Hills to mobilize mass support to effectively curb the problem of influx and restrict the entry of illegal immigrants, says a report of July 13. Also, the National People’s Party (NPP) has demanded immediate implementation ILP in Meghalaya saying that the system should be enforced until the State Government comes up with a comprehensive mechanism to check influx.
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July - 13 
Dilip Narote, a resident of Yerkad in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli District, was shot dead from point blank range by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre on July 13, reports The Times of India. The Maoists labelled Narote as Police info
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Dilip Narote, a resident of Yerkad in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli District, was shot dead from point blank range by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre on July 13, reports The Times of India. The Maoists labelled Narote as Police informer before eliminating him in full view of villagers at a prominent place. It was learnt that Narote had gone for Police recruitment this year. Unconfirmed sources claimed that Narote was a special police officer deployed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). A senior officer of Gadchiroli Police said that a letter was sent to CRPF to disclose whether Narote had any link with them in any form.
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July - 13 
Major political parties, on July 13, have decided to urge their central leaders to bring up the issue of implementation of the inner line permit (ILP) system in Manipur in the upcoming Parliament session, a committee said on July 14, reports The Shil
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Major political parties, on July 13, have decided to urge their central leaders to bring up the issue of implementation of the inner line permit (ILP) system in Manipur in the upcoming Parliament session, a committee said on July 14, reports The Shillong Times. The decision to urge their respective central leaders was taken during a joint meeting of the parties, a spokesman of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) in Manipur said. The JCILPS has been spearheading the stir for implementation of the ILP system in the state for more than a year now.
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July - 13 
one hand grenade was found at Petrol Pump at Jiribam in Imphal East District on July 13. The bomb was defused by personnel of 22 Assam Rifles later.
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one hand grenade was found at Petrol Pump at Jiribam in Imphal East District on July 13. The bomb was defused by personnel of 22 Assam Rifles later.
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July - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two cane bombs from Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on July 13, reports The Times of India. The SFs spotted a thin wire while crossing Soyambra Renjra village in the evening. Tracking the wire for a few metres, t
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two cane bombs from Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on July 13, reports The Times of India. The SFs spotted a thin wire while crossing Soyambra Renjra village in the evening. Tracking the wire for a few metres, they found the bombs. The two bombs weighing 15 kg and 10 kg respectively were later diffused.
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July - 13 
The Rabha National Liberation Front’s (RNLF) 24-hour bandh (shutdown) paralysed life in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas on July 13, reports The Telegraph. A passenger vehicle and a two-wheeler were set ablaze near Dabli in Goalpara D
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The Rabha National Liberation Front’s (RNLF) 24-hour bandh (shutdown) paralysed life in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas on July 13, reports The Telegraph. A passenger vehicle and a two-wheeler were set ablaze near Dabli in Goalpara District. Sources in Dudhnoi Police Station, however, said the vehicle was torched before the bandh started at 6am.No untoward incident was reported in Kamrup District. Asking the Government to “stop dirty politics”, the RNLF’s “commander-in-chief” Bhargav Rangkha threatened in a release, “If the government does not want to turn the Rabha Hasong movement into a violent one, they should hold democratic election in the Rabha Hasong area. If the Government does not pay any attention to our demand, we will be compelled to undertake more dangerous programmes.”
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July - 13 
The Times of India reports that in what could be a fallout of a factional feud, the 'home secretary' of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Seikhohao Khongsai alias Marwin (33) and his two and a half year daughter identified as Zukim Kuki were killed and
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The Times of India reports that in what could be a fallout of a factional feud, the 'home secretary' of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Seikhohao Khongsai alias Marwin (33) and his two and a half year daughter identified as Zukim Kuki were killed and two others were injured in an ambush in the afternoon of July 13. The victims were on their way to the Champhai area in Senapati District when armed men killed them. When the car reached Champhai village around 3.30pm, unidentified armed men rained bullets, killing the 'home secretary' on the spot and injuring his daughter Zukim Kuki and two others, including the driver. Zukim succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in the afternoon of July 14, Police said, adding that Saikhohao's wife, who was also in the car, escaped unhurt. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack till the filing of this report, even the Police began a probe to ascertain the motive behind the ambush and the identities of the perpetrators. The attack came at a time when several Kuki civil bodies demanded that the Government hold a political dialogue with the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki militant groups to bring about a permanent solution to the Kuki problem in Manipur. KLA is the armed wing of the Kuki Liberation Organization (KLO) and the group is a signatory of the ongoing SoO with the Government. The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), which is also a party to the SoO, has condemned the attack. Also, the Kuki Students’ Organisation, General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has vehemently condemned the Champhai incident, saying the enmity they have with the deceased KLA functionary is not much a matter of concern, reports The Sangai Express.
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July - 13 
three top Maoists, identified as Dasaram Srinivas (39) alias JNM Vishwanath, his wife Sripathi Laxmi (30) alias Usha, and Gagide Joggi (24) alias Swarna, surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on July 13, reports The Hindu. Srinivas was ‘
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three top Maoists, identified as Dasaram Srinivas (39) alias JNM Vishwanath, his wife Sripathi Laxmi (30) alias Usha, and Gagide Joggi (24) alias Swarna, surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on July 13, reports The Hindu. Srinivas was ‘deputy commander’ of Malkangiri Division Committee of Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) and has been underground for the past 22 years. He carries a reward of INR 8 lakh on his head. Sripathi Laxmi has been underground since 1999 and was Kalimela ‘area committee member’ in Malkangiri District of Odisha. She carries a reward of INR 5 lakh on her head. Gadige Joggi hailed from Sironcha tehsil of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra and was 7th ‘platoon commander’.
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July - 13 
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will appear for the land owners in the Northern Province whose lands are to be acquired by the Government, reports Colombo Page on July 14. The BASL sources have observed that hundreds of acres of land owned by
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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will appear for the land owners in the Northern Province whose lands are to be acquired by the Government, reports Colombo Page on July 14. The BASL sources have observed that hundreds of acres of land owned by Tamils in the North are to be acquired by the government ahead of the Northern Provincial Council polls. Over 300 land owners had approached the Association for help and the lawyers of the BASL had responded positively.
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July - 14 
An Army personal, who had gone missing on July 6 along with his Insas service rifle and three magazines from his unit in Udhampur District, on July 14 surrendered before his senior officers.
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An Army personal, who had gone missing on July 6 along with his Insas service rifle and three magazines from his unit in Udhampur District, on July 14 surrendered before his senior officers.
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July - 14 
A 50-year-old woman was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by CPI-Maoist to target the Police exploded at a hill-top in Latehar District on July 14, reports ibnlive.in.com. The incident occurred when the woman went atop the hil
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A 50-year-old woman was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by CPI-Maoist to target the Police exploded at a hill-top in Latehar District on July 14, reports ibnlive.in.com. The incident occurred when the woman went atop the hill at Kumandih to collect minor forest produce injuring her right leg.
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July - 14 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was allegedly active in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police, on July 14, reports PTI. The Maoist identified as Bharat (30) was arrested after a tip-off t
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was allegedly active in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police, on July 14, reports PTI. The Maoist identified as Bharat (30) was arrested after a tip-off that he had arrived in his native Bhave village of Madhya Pradesh.
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July - 14 
Agencies suspect that the well-established drug cartels in China and Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI')s influence in that country's Xinjiang Province are being used to push Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) into India, The Times o
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Agencies suspect that the well-established drug cartels in China and Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI')s influence in that country's Xinjiang Province are being used to push Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) into India, The Times of India reports on July 15. "China is already a flourishing drug market conduit where Pakistani underworld has considerable influence. In the recent past, we have also seen growing ISI influence in Xinjiang. China has openly talked about elements from Pakistan fomenting terror in this region. Pakistan could very well be using these assets to push FICN into India," said an officer from the security establishment. However, the worry for Indian agencies is that unlike Nepal, Bangladesh, Dubai and Malaysia, where Indian intelligence agencies have considerable influence, it would be difficult to move China on the issue. "We have conducted operations in the traditional routes and dismantled quite a few cartels in those countries. But it would not be possible in China," said an intelligence officer.
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July - 14 
Army recovered arms hidden by militants at Chana village in Mahore sub-division of Reasi District, on July 14, reports Kashmir Times. According to a defence spokesperson, on specific information, a search operation was started by Rashtriya Rifles Bat
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Army recovered arms hidden by militants at Chana village in Mahore sub-division of Reasi District, on July 14, reports Kashmir Times. According to a defence spokesperson, on specific information, a search operation was started by Rashtriya Rifles Battalion. One AK 56 rifle and one magazine, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing about 15 kg and 20 rounds of AK 56 rifle were recovered. They were kept in a bag, which was buried 3-foot below ground and was detected by a deep search metal detector.
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July - 14 
Assam Tribune reports that Inspector General of Police-in charge of Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Area Districts (BTAD), GP Singh stated that though the police and security forces launched a massive operation to seize illegal weapons in the BTAD, e
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Assam Tribune reports that Inspector General of Police-in charge of Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Area Districts (BTAD), GP Singh stated that though the police and security forces launched a massive operation to seize illegal weapons in the BTAD, extortion still remains a major problem in the area as a number of militant outfits are still active in the area. Some members of the militant groups under cease-fire agreement with the Government are also involved in forceful fund collection. IGP, Singh told that more than 120 weapons including AK series rifles were seized during the operation. Following the crackdown, open display of weapons, at least in the towns, has stopped but it is difficult to say whether such weapons are still available with the miscreants, Singh said. Also, IGP-BTAD, GP Singh said that National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) is still active in extortion activity. Though the Adivasi People’s Army (APA) has come overground to solve its problems through talks, one group of the outfit is still at large and members of the group are involved in extortion. These groups are active mostly in the Gossaigaon-North Bengal belt and in addition to extortions are also involved in few abduction cases. Further, IGP-BTAD, GP Singh said that IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS), with around 75 cadres, has bases in Karbi Anglong and Biswanath Chariali area apart from the main base in Myanmar. IGP further admitted that the NDFB-IKS is also involved in extortions in different parts of the BTAD, while, some members of the Ranjan Daimary faction (NDFB-RD), which declared unilateral ceasefire with the Government to express its desire for talks, are also extorting money. Further, according to reports, there have been instances where members of both NDFB-RD &NDFB-IKS stayed together in the interior places. Singh said that though it is difficult to say whether the militants still have bases in Bhutan, the terrain in the area, particularly during the rainy season makes it difficult to launch sustained operations.
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July - 14 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Tadoki Police Station area of Kanker District in a joint operation by Police and Border Security Police (BSF) on July 14, reports outlookindia.com. The Maoists were identified
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Tadoki Police Station area of Kanker District in a joint operation by Police and Border Security Police (BSF) on July 14, reports outlookindia.com. The Maoists were identified as Ramu Gond (50), Fulsingh Markam (25), Shyam Singh (35), Rai Singh (58) and Ramesh Dugga (25), all members of Jan militia group.
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July - 14 
Police are on the lookout for three persons running a competitive examination coaching centre, from where the law-enforcers have seized literature supporting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and other Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfits (Na
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Police are on the lookout for three persons running a competitive examination coaching centre, from where the law-enforcers have seized literature supporting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and other Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfits (Naxals) and their armed struggle, reports Times of India. The Police said one Gangadharan of Vijayarengapuram started a coaching centre for competitive and civil services examinations at Karivalamvanthanallur in Tirunelveli District a few months ago, in which one Prabhakaran was the principal and Rajaram was his deputy. They allegedly took hefty amounts ranging from INR 70,000 to INR 300,000 from foreign job aspirants by organising a ‘job fair’ on the coaching centre premises, but failed to fulfil their promise. A couple of affected job-seekers filed complaints with the Karivalamvanthanallur Police. During the search conducted on July 14 at the coaching centre and also at the residence of Rajaram, who was a former State office-bearer of Anti-Imperialist Movement, the Police recovered pamphlets and books allegedly supporting Maoists and extremism, which prompted them to alert their higher-ups and also the Q Branch.
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July - 14 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-PTF) on July 14 chose existence as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China rather than accepting the Central Government move to give more powers to Autonomous Councils. Resenting
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-PTF) on July 14 chose existence as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China rather than accepting the Central Government move to give more powers to Autonomous Councils. Resenting the fact that Bodos and other indigenous people living within the proposed Bodoland area were yet to get full-fledged political autonomy, a press statement issued by the NDFB-PTF’s ‘publicity secretary’, S. Sanjarang, said it would be better for these communities to be a part of a Special Administrative Region in China “if the government of India has only decided to provide more powers to the existing Autonomous Councils of the region”. Further, NDFB-PTF called on the Ranjan Daimary faction (NDFB-RD) and IK Songbijit factions (NDFB-IKS) to join hands with it to carry forward peace talks with the Central government in the greater interest of the Bodo community.NDFB-PTF ‘president’ Dhiren Boro alias B. Sungthagra said the NDFB had been a single entity before ideological differences led to formation of the two other factions. Stating that the peace talks with the government of India were proceeding smoothly, with both sides responding positively, Boro urged the NDFB-RD and NDFB-IKS to join the negotiations to ensure a lasting solution to the Boro imbroglio.“We can expect a good political solution to the problem soon if we stand united while carrying forward the peace process,” he said. “It would be a positive step.”
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July - 14 
Security agencies fighting against the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) have to take on a deadly mix of the underworld, various terrorist networks and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s intelligence agency, who are using new
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Security agencies fighting against the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) have to take on a deadly mix of the underworld, various terrorist networks and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s intelligence agency, who are using new routes to pump fake currency into India, The Times of India reports on July 15. Sources in the Mumbai Police said the involvement of the underworld has been established on a number of occasions, and distribution of fake currency is controlled by Dawood Ibrahim's aide, Aftab Batki alias Sultan. Sources also said FICN get printed at a press set up by ISI at Sukkur (Sukkur District in Sindh) a border town in Pakistan. ISI has been using Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other splinter groups to smuggle fake currency. Moreover, the growing number of FICN seized in Mumbai (Maharashtra) during the last four years indicates a growing menace, Hindustan Times reports on July 15. From INR 62,00,000 in 2009, FICN worth INR 88,00,000 was seized in 2012. And till June 2013, INR 40,00,000 has been seized. In a bid to make the laws more stringent, officials of the Mumbai Police said the union government has made amendments in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) 1967, and now production or smuggling or circulation of fake currency has been declared a ‘terrorist act’.
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July - 14 
Sources in the Intelligence Agencies said that within two months of Nawaz Sharif's election as Pakistan's new Prime Minister, its Army, along with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and several militants outfits, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), H
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Sources in the Intelligence Agencies said that within two months of Nawaz Sharif's election as Pakistan's new Prime Minister, its Army, along with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and several militants outfits, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), have started creating trouble on the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch Districts, reports The Hindustan Times. Sources in the Intelligence Agencies added Pakistan's Army wants to give message to the Government regarding maintaining its superiority over the civil administration by fomenting trouble near the LoC. Major General SK Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), infantry division, said it is too early to comment on Pakistan's relation with its Army. But he agreed that the army, involved in machination with the militant outfits, has often been targeting the Indian troops. "There is no doubt that Pak commanders and the local militants are plotting against us," said the GOC. According to the intelligence agencies, LeT and HM have jointly decided to send the latter's force in Jammu and Kashmir, as they have huge support in the state. Sources said LeT militants along with the local intruders are also targeting the Indian soldiers, posts and civilians.
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July - 14 
Tension eased along the Assam-Meghalaya border with All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) lifting its economic blockade on NEC Road in Dhubri District. The AAMSU had imposed the blockade on July 8 following June 23 killing of coal mine labourers
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Tension eased along the Assam-Meghalaya border with All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) lifting its economic blockade on NEC Road in Dhubri District. The AAMSU had imposed the blockade on July 8 following June 23 killing of coal mine labourers in the Garo hills of Meghalaya.
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July - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire broke out between Police commandos and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in a remote area of South Garo Hills in the morning of July 14. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commando
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The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire broke out between Police commandos and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in a remote area of South Garo Hills in the morning of July 14. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos of the Meghalaya Police raided Agreng village under Nangalbibra area of South Garo Hills and came across a group of GNLA militants taking shelter in a house which was occupied by civilians including children. As the police approached the house at 11 AM the militants reportedly opened fire leading to a brief encounter. The militants were reportedly led by area ‘commander’ Jongman. Police claim that one militant was injured in the encounter. From the scene of the encounter, Police recovered AK magazine holders and live ammunition, several numbers of .22, .32 and 9 mm rounds and documents belonging to the GNLA.
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July - 14 
At least two persons were killed in a US drone strike in Mosaki village near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 14, reports The News. “The two men, probably foreigners, were passing through M
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At least two persons were killed in a US drone strike in Mosaki village near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 14, reports The News. “The two men, probably foreigners, were passing through Mosaki village in Mir Ali subdivision when the drone fired two missiles and hit them,” a Government official in Mir Ali said.
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July - 14 
Bans by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leaders and a lack of access to certain areas have made it near impossible to make the country polio-free, The Express Tribune reported on July 15. Information shared with The Express Tribune reflects 17 of 20
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Bans by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leaders and a lack of access to certain areas have made it near impossible to make the country polio-free, The Express Tribune reported on July 15. Information shared with The Express Tribune reflects 17 of 20 or 85% of polio cases reported across the country were due to the above-mentioned reasons, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Most of these reasons are interrelated. Between conspiracies about foreign interests aiming to sterilise men to the Taliban conditioning the lifting of the ban with the end of drone strikes, areas become riskier for polio teams and parents become more difficult to convince. Awareness campaigns to remove misconceptions regarding the vaccine resulted in polio workers being gunned down on the second day of a nationwide anti-polio campaign in December 2012. The National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) and UNICEF suspended their polio awareness drive in KP and FATA following the incidents.
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July - 14 
Mullah Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) banned the use of "tight or thin" clothes both for men and women in the holy month of Ramzan and warned of one month imprisonment for not fasting in South Waziristan Agency (SWA), reports Times
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Mullah Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) banned the use of "tight or thin" clothes both for men and women in the holy month of Ramzan and warned of one month imprisonment for not fasting in South Waziristan Agency (SWA), reports Times of India. The Ramzan code of conduct guidelines was issued in a pamphlet after the Mullah Nazir Taliban Group held a Shura (council) meeting in Wana headquarters of SWA. Tight or thin clothes have been banned for both men and women during the holy month, the pamphlet stated. "We warn the shopkeepers and tailors with severe punishments (for violating the rule). Fine up to PKR 50,000 would be imposed on those found guilty," the pamphlet read.
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July - 14 
On the night of July 14, 2013, the bandits released three civilians kidnapped months earlier for a reduced ransom of PKR 2 million, after talks between Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sardar Atif Mazari – representing the Government – and Ataulla
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On the night of July 14, 2013, the bandits released three civilians kidnapped months earlier for a reduced ransom of PKR 2 million, after talks between Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sardar Atif Mazari – representing the Government – and Ataullah, alias Patt Umrani, an ally of Chotu Mazari. Sources told The Express Tribune that Chotu Mazari had handed over the 11 hostages to Umrani and asked him to negotiate on his behalf. After negotiations with the MPA, Doctor Wazir Khan, his 18-year-old son Shahzeb Khan, and a dispenser – all of them from Rahim Yar Khan District – had been released in exchange for PKR 2 million. Chotu Mazari had earlier demanded a ransom of PKR10 million.
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July - 14 
Pakistan Air Force jet fighters struck the militants hideous in Akakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) destroying at least three of their secret bases while seven militants were kille
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Pakistan Air Force jet fighters struck the militants hideous in Akakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) destroying at least three of their secret bases while seven militants were killed and injured many others on July 14, reports Daily Times. Senior military official confirmed that air strikes had taken place “somewhere between Orakzai and Khyber”.
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July - 14 
Police arrested 11 suspected persons and destroyed six hideouts of the militants in the Frontier Region Peshawar, reports The News. Talking to reporters, Deputy Superintendent of Police Izhar Khan said that Elite Police Force and Nowshera Police laun
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Police arrested 11 suspected persons and destroyed six hideouts of the militants in the Frontier Region Peshawar, reports The News. Talking to reporters, Deputy Superintendent of Police Izhar Khan said that Elite Police Force and Nowshera Police launched midnight operation in Jaroba, Sheikh Babar Baba forest, Jabba Khushk, Jabba Tar and other areas. He said that the Police also raided the hideouts of two proclaimed offenders Shamsul Qamar and Mamraiz. He said the Police arrested Fahad, Salar, Zulfiqar, Namdar Mamraiz and recovered a cache arms and ammunition from the hideouts.
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July - 14 
Police recovered a dead body, identified as that of Abdul Hameed, from Turbat District on July 14, reports Daily Times. The victim had been killed by unidentified militants who later dumped his body.
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Police recovered a dead body, identified as that of Abdul Hameed, from Turbat District on July 14, reports Daily Times. The victim had been killed by unidentified militants who later dumped his body.
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July - 14 
Two persons killed in US drone attack on July 14 in Mosaki village near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency, were identified as two militants of foreign origin. “The two men, probably Arab nationals, were passing through Mosaki village when the d
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Two persons killed in US drone attack on July 14 in Mosaki village near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency, were identified as two militants of foreign origin. “The two men, probably Arab nationals, were passing through Mosaki village when the drone fired two missiles and hit them,” said the official. Their identities were not clear. Another security source said they were foreign militants of Turkmen origin.
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July - 14 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) said on July 14 that a round-table conference with the already set conditions is not acceptable to him and his party, reports Nepalnews.com. "We want a round-table conference but witho
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) said on July 14 that a round-table conference with the already set conditions is not acceptable to him and his party, reports Nepalnews.com. "We want a round-table conference but without any pre-condition," Baidya said while speaking in a program in Kathmandu. Four major parties have been saying that the change of incumbent Government and postponement of election date can't be the agenda of the proposed talks with the Maoists. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya, however, has been stressing that their key agenda is to substitute the non-political interim Government with a political one and hold election of the Constituent Assembly (CA), thereby.
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July - 14 
A Pabna court on July 14 sentenced 10 cadres of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction to life imprisonment in a murder case, report The Daily Star. Judge Amulla Kumar of the Special Judge’s Court in Pabna District pronounced the verdi
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A Pabna court on July 14 sentenced 10 cadres of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction to life imprisonment in a murder case, report The Daily Star. Judge Amulla Kumar of the Special Judge’s Court in Pabna District pronounced the verdict. The lifers are Mojahar Ali, Nazir Sheikh, Abdus Samad-1, Abdus Samad-2, Muhamad Mokbul Hossain, Ibrahim Ali Mridha, Abu Taher, Masud Khan, Eskan Pramanik and Bolai Mishtri. According to the case statement, they hacked Muhamad Tayeb Ali, an agriculture officer of Pabna Sadar sub-District, to death while he was coming to his office on March 9, 1996.
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July - 14 
Police arrested two ICS cadres from a procession in Paduar Bazaar Biswa Road area of Comilla District on July 14, reports The Independent. ICS cadres brought out the procession in favour of the countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal called by JeI for July 1
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Police arrested two ICS cadres from a procession in Paduar Bazaar Biswa Road area of Comilla District on July 14, reports The Independent. ICS cadres brought out the procession in favour of the countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal called by JeI for July 15 (today). The arrestees were identified as Shahidul Islam and Abul Khair.
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July - 14 
Shahbagh protesters resumed sit-in in the Shahbagh intersection of Dhaka city on July 14 evening to press their demands including capital punishment for all war criminals, reports New Age. The protesters gathered in the intersection and started holdi
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Shahbagh protesters resumed sit-in in the Shahbagh intersection of Dhaka city on July 14 evening to press their demands including capital punishment for all war criminals, reports New Age. The protesters gathered in the intersection and started holding cultural programmes on the street in front of National Museum. The Shahbagh protests broke out by youths on February 5, hours after ICT-2 sentenced JeI assistant general secretary Abdul Quader Molla for life term. The protesters have been continuing their protests demanding capital punishment for all war criminals and ban on JeI and ICS. The law enforcers had, however, dismantled the stage of Ganajagaran Mancha at Shahbagh on early May 6.
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July - 14 
Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), a splinter party of main Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on July 14 announced that the party would not contest the upcoming provincial council elections. A communique issued by the FSP propaganda secret
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Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), a splinter party of main Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on July 14 announced that the party would not contest the upcoming provincial council elections. A communique issued by the FSP propaganda secretary Pubudu Jayagoda said the party will not contest the provincial council elections since it is organizing the party for politics that exceed elections. The FSP said in the communique that the elections are held on a ground which is advantageous to the rulers. It pointed out that the rulers set the regulations and call the others to contest at a time convenient to them. FSP branded the upcoming election as a trap.
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July - 15 
A bandh (shut down strike) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protesting against the alleged Police encounters, including in which six woman Maoists were killed recently at Medhri village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) o
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A bandh (shut down strike) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protesting against the alleged Police encounters, including in which six woman Maoists were killed recently at Medhri village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, evoked partial response in the District, on July 15, reports The Economic Times. In Dhanora and Korachi, the shutdown was total. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) had suspended its buses to some interior parts of the District as a precautionary measure due to the bandh. Maoists also stalled the traffic between Laheri-Dhodraj and Pendhri Kasansur by placing trees on roads.
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July - 15 
An encounter took place between suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB –IKS) and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the Indo-Bhutan border area on July 15, reports Assam Tribune. Following the excha
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An encounter took place between suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB –IKS) and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the Indo-Bhutan border area on July 15, reports Assam Tribune. Following the exchange of Fire with RBA the militants retreated towards the forest area of Chirang District and fired on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers who were patrolling near the border. In retaliation the SSB troopers fired shots and conducted search operation in the area and at Lalai River near Sashipur area under Amguri Police Station in the District. Later, in the evening the SSB jawans recovered one cap used by the NDFB-IKS militant besides four empty and one live cartridges of AK-47 rifle, sources said. According to the sources, two NDFB-IKS cadres were injury in the encounter. Security sources also claimed that the NDFB-IKS leader, B Bidai was injured in the incident. The modus operandi of the militant was to push back the Bhutan Army from the border area so that they can enter into the Bhutan territory, sources said. Chirang Superintendent of Police (SP), Kumar Sanjit Krishna said, “The Royal Bhutan Army chased two youths in the border area and fired at them. When the youths were running towards Indian side, the SSB jawans on patrol duty blank fired on them”. However, no casualty was reported from the SSB side, the sources said.
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July - 15 
At least one cadre of an militant group was killed while two others sustained injuries in a gunfight between two rival outfits at Kangkum village along Indo-Myanmar border under Kasom Khullen subdivision in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 15.
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At least one cadre of an militant group was killed while two others sustained injuries in a gunfight between two rival outfits at Kangkum village along Indo-Myanmar border under Kasom Khullen subdivision in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 15. A source said the shoot-out took place between cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a suspected militant group active in the area. The source confirmed the death of one cadre of the NSCN-IM cadre and injury of two others.
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July - 15 
Bihar Government has enforced a strict ban on sale and use of small LPG cylinders emerging as a security threat. The move comes in the aftermath of the July 7, 2013 serial bomb blasts in Bodh Gaya. Such cylinders were used in the 10 bomb blasts that
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Bihar Government has enforced a strict ban on sale and use of small LPG cylinders emerging as a security threat. The move comes in the aftermath of the July 7, 2013 serial bomb blasts in Bodh Gaya. Such cylinders were used in the 10 bomb blasts that rocked Bodh Gaya, including four in the complex housing the Mahabodhi temple, regarded as the world's holiest Buddhist shrine.
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July - 15 
Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh reviewed the overall security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) including the situation along the LoC with Pakistan arisen after recent infiltration attempts by militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army ch
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Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh reviewed the overall security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) including the situation along the LoC with Pakistan arisen after recent infiltration attempts by militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army chief was briefed about the security situation in Kashmir valley by General Officer Commanding of the 15 Corps, Lt General Gurmit Singh at the Badami Bagh Corps Headquarters in Srinagar. Gen Singh was given a detailed briefing about the security situation in Kashmir valley and operations that are being conducted by the Army against militants. He was briefed about, how Army is maintaining pressure on the militants in the hinterland and about the successes achieved by the Army. General Singh was briefed about the anti-infiltration grid that has been strengthened after the reports of increased attempts of infiltration by militants along the LoC in North Kashmir and Poonch District. He was told that the Army is keeping tight vigil along the LoC to foil infiltration attempts.
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July - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have reportedly sent a threat letter to the Police informers asking them whether they want to live with the people or die by joining hands with the Police, reports The Deccan Herald on July 16. The
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have reportedly sent a threat letter to the Police informers asking them whether they want to live with the people or die by joining hands with the Police, reports The Deccan Herald on July 16. The letter in the name of Malnadu Area Samithi (Malnadu Area Committee), targetting informers has reached Deccan Herald office. The letter said, “The revolutionary movement cannot be carried forward without punishing those involved in murdering revolutionaries. Death is natural. It is left to the informers to decide whether they have to die by helping the people or by helping the police.”
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July - 15 
Condemning in the strongest term the murder of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) ‘home secretary’ and his daughter, the outfit has warned that it would not let off all those individuals/group involved in the murder. Speaking to media persons at their design
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Condemning in the strongest term the murder of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) ‘home secretary’ and his daughter, the outfit has warned that it would not let off all those individuals/group involved in the murder. Speaking to media persons at their designated camp on July 15, KLA ‘general secretary’ L Timothy Kuki asked all concerned to explain the double murder on or before July 18 or face dire consequences. KLA’s investigation department is investigating the twin murder. But it is too early to name any individual or group, Timothy said.
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July - 15 
CPI-Maoist has called a bandh (shut down strike) in Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts on July 15 to protest the killing of fellow women cadres in recent encounters, reports Zee News. The bandh is against the encounters of Medhri in Etapalli taluka (adm
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CPI-Maoist has called a bandh (shut down strike) in Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts on July 15 to protest the killing of fellow women cadres in recent encounters, reports Zee News. The bandh is against the encounters of Medhri in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit), Govindgaon in Aheri taluka, Bhatpar in Bhamragad taluka and Sindesur in Dhanora taluka of the two Districts. The Western Regional Committee of Dandakaranya of the Maoists while distributing pamphlets in remote parts of the two Districts appealed to the people to support the bandh.
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July - 15 
Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested a militant belonging to United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Naorem Deben Kumar Singh alias Bruce, on July 15.
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Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested a militant belonging to United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Naorem Deben Kumar Singh alias Bruce, on July 15.
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July - 15 
Javed Mozawala, a visa agent from Mazgaon (Mumbai District) in Maharashtra who was arrested on December 8, 2010, on charges of spying for Pakistan, was convicted under the Official Secrets Act by a sessions court on July 15, and sentenced to seven ye
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Javed Mozawala, a visa agent from Mazgaon (Mumbai District) in Maharashtra who was arrested on December 8, 2010, on charges of spying for Pakistan, was convicted under the Official Secrets Act by a sessions court on July 15, and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment, reports Mumbai Mirror. The court upheld the prosecution's contention that Mozawala, provided information regarding key defence establishments and public infrastructure to his handlers posted at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, and convicted him for spying, establishing contacts with foreign agents, and abetting violation of secrecy under sections 3(1)(c), 4(2), and 9 of the Act. The court, however, didn't find him guilty of criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). At the time of arrest he was found in possession of incriminating documents that included maps and photographs of Western Naval Command in Mumbai (Maharashtra), another defence establishment in Lonavala, the Bandra Worli Sea Link, and the Koyna Dam in Satara. The investigators also found pen drives and CDs that contained coded telephone numbers of 87 defence establishments across the country, besides a handbook which listed tips on how to not raise suspicion, evade arrest, and communicate with other aides through cryptic emails. The Crime Branch said Mozawala was being 'handled' by one Abdul Latif alias Bhatti in the Pakistan High Commission, who went missing a few months before he was arrested.
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July - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that responding to reactions from State Government agencies on the revelation of involvement of its personnel collecting ‘illegal taxes’ at check gates, Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) , on July 15, advised th
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Nagaland Post reports that responding to reactions from State Government agencies on the revelation of involvement of its personnel collecting ‘illegal taxes’ at check gates, Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) , on July 15, advised the concerned Government department(s) to “undertake its own investigation” if it is really concerned about corruption under its nose’ instead of dabbling in non-issues. A press release issued by Solomon L Awomi, and L Supong Ao, ACAUT secretaries reminded that in the course of its investigations, Fact-Finding Committee (FFC) under ACAUT had come across incidences where Government agencies were collecting illegal taxes beyond the call of duty.
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July - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that responding to the Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Lieutenant General (Rtd) N.K Singh’s statement, which asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) not to vitiate the spirit of the Cea
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Nagaland Post reports that responding to the Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Lieutenant General (Rtd) N.K Singh’s statement, which asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) not to vitiate the spirit of the Cease-Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) and to stop “extortion”, NSCN-IM’s Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) office, on July 15, reiterated that NSCN as the “de-facto Government” has “legitimate right to levy tax in Nagalim.” In a statement, CFMC secretary Imcha Longkumer said its right to levy tax should not be interpreted as “extortion”, saying nowhere in the CFGR it was mentioned NSCN could not levy ‘tax’. Pointing out that CFGR was a bi-lateral agreement signed between Government of India and the NSCN, CFMC said whenever there were differences it had to be resolved by a higher cease-fire review committee meeting in Delhi. CFMC had also raised the issue of “frequent” raids by Assam Rifles on the residences of NSCN functionaries, which it said was violation of CFGR.
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July - 15 
On July 15 that attending his first meeting after being appointed as the chairman of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General (Rtd), N.K Singh told an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) delegation that the s
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On July 15 that attending his first meeting after being appointed as the chairman of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General (Rtd), N.K Singh told an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) delegation that the spirit of Cease-Fire Ground Rules (CFGR) was being vitiated by the “undesirable” activities of the group and other factions. According to a statement issued by the CFMG chairman through CFMG staff officer G. Rengma, during the meeting NK Singh highlighted that the people of Nagaland have “suffered enough” due to what he called “self-serving distorted interpretation” of CFGR. N.K Singh asked the NSCN-IM delegation led by CFMC convernor Kraibo Chawang to confine the group’s cadres to the designated camps and not to “infringe” upon the functioning of the legitimate organs of the state and central governments.
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July - 15 
One Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) ‘collaborator’, Brokesh Reang alias Bikajoy (24), surrendered along with arms before Security Force (SFs) at Vangmun Police Station under North Tripura District on July 15, repo
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One Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) ‘collaborator’, Brokesh Reang alias Bikajoy (24), surrendered along with arms before Security Force (SFs) at Vangmun Police Station under North Tripura District on July 15, reports Tripurainfo. The NLFT-BM ‘collaborator’ deposited a factory made Chinese Pistol, one magazine and one live round
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July - 15 
SFs recovered a country made gun from Fulkumari Para during the anti-insurgency operation in the same District.
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SFs recovered a country made gun from Fulkumari Para during the anti-insurgency operation in the same District.
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July - 15 
State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on July 15 stated in the Assembly that altogether 78 persons were killed and 191 abducted by different insurgent outfits in 601 incidents, during the last two years, when 20 security personnel were also killed,
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State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on July 15 stated in the Assembly that altogether 78 persons were killed and 191 abducted by different insurgent outfits in 601 incidents, during the last two years, when 20 security personnel were also killed, reports The Shillong Times. The anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom/ independent faction (ULFA-I) had killed 16 persons, including a 10-year-old girl, a four-year-old boy and girl each, while the anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) had killed 12 civilians including a 10-year-old-boy, Hussain said. The Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) killed 12 persons, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah / Khaplang (NSCN-IM/K) killed four, Meghalaya based Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed three, Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), DNRF, Hmar People’s Conference (HPC) and Dima Halim Daogah- Jewel Garlosa (DHD-Jewel) killed one each, besides 25 by other militant formations. A total of 135 militants were killed and 2,749 arrested during the period, he said. To another question, the minister said five underground outfits are active in Assam and they are ULFA-Liberation, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), KPLT, KLO, Muslim United Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HUM) Assam unit.
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July - 15 
The Army on July15 said militants in groups of ten are trying to sneak inside Indian territory and attack troops at border posts, reports The Economic Times. "250 to 300 terrorists in groups of ten or 20 are waiting to sneak inside Indian territory w
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The Army on July15 said militants in groups of ten are trying to sneak inside Indian territory and attack troops at border posts, reports The Economic Times. "250 to 300 terrorists in groups of ten or 20 are waiting to sneak inside Indian territory with inputs being that their concentration is maximum opposite Poonch," says General Officer Commanding (GoC) 19 Corps, Lieutenant General D S Hooda. "There is an increase in their attempts across the Line of Control (LoC) targeting the posts, trying and disturbing our grid, so that they can infiltrate," Lt Gen Hooda said while replying to a question about militant attacks or Border Action Team (BAT) infiltrations across the LoC. "There are inputs that they (militants) want to come inside our territory for causing casualty to our troops at the border posts," he added.
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July - 15 
The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma has served a legal notice on local English daily for publishing a “derogatory news report with an intention to defame him”. In the legal notice, which was issued through his legal counsel to the publishe
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The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma has served a legal notice on local English daily for publishing a “derogatory news report with an intention to defame him”. In the legal notice, which was issued through his legal counsel to the publisher of the newspaper on July 15, Sangma demanded the newspaper to publish an unconditional public apology. In the news report, it was alleged that the GNLA chairman got access to a cell phone and was making over 1,000 calls every month from the jail. It was also reported that Champion was having access to a female ward of the jail.
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July - 15 
The Churachandpur District Students' Union (CDSU), on July 15, protested the stationing of 59 cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) factions in the District despite vehement protest from several tribal bodies. A statement issued by the union sai
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The Churachandpur District Students' Union (CDSU), on July 15, protested the stationing of 59 cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) factions in the District despite vehement protest from several tribal bodies. A statement issued by the union said it is shocked to learn that 59 cadres of KCP-Lamphel group, KCP-Military Council group (KCP-MC) and KCP-Taibangnganba group were sheltered at 46 Assam Rifles camp. “It is also pathetic to note that some cadres were permitted to roam freely in the town area even late at night”, it added. Asserting that it would not yield even an inch of the district to be used by “valley-based” underground outfits, the CDSU statement asked the authority concerned to immediately shift away all those underground outfits to some secure places in the valley.
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July - 15 
The Independent faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-I) has urged Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to give “an honourable and decent repatriation” to its jailed ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, reports Assam Tribune on July 16.
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The Independent faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-I) has urged Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to give “an honourable and decent repatriation” to its jailed ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, reports Assam Tribune on July 16.
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July - 15 
The Kokrajhar District witnessed a bandh (shut down) on July 15 following the news of the36–hour Assam bandh being called by IK Songbijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was published in an Assamese daily, reports The Sent
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The Kokrajhar District witnessed a bandh (shut down) on July 15 following the news of the36–hour Assam bandh being called by IK Songbijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was published in an Assamese daily, reports The Sentinel. All the Government offices and business establishments remained closed. However, the NDFB –IKS, however later, clarified that they did not call a bandh. The bandh has affected normal life in the District along with other parts of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The shops, markets and all business establishments as well as transport and other means of communications were disrupted.BR Farenga, ‘spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, in a telephonic conversation, clarified that the bandh was not called by their organization.
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July - 15 
The Naxal-affected [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] Districts of Gadchiroli and Gondiya will soon get a ‘special development authority’ to curb red-tapism and thereby expedite development, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan announced in the Assembly on July
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The Naxal-affected [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] Districts of Gadchiroli and Gondiya will soon get a ‘special development authority’ to curb red-tapism and thereby expedite development, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan announced in the Assembly on July 15, reports The Business Standard. The proposed authority, to be formed on the lines of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, is expected to have statutory powers and financial autonomy.
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July - 15 
The NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) group has said that no militant outfit should dictate another militant organisation in the interest of maintaining peace in the region. On July 15, NSCN-KK, Zeliangrong Region supervisor, Felix, who is also a 'deputy k
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The NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) group has said that no militant outfit should dictate another militant organisation in the interest of maintaining peace in the region. On July 15, NSCN-KK, Zeliangrong Region supervisor, Felix, who is also a 'deputy kilonser' (deputy minister) alleged that the NSCN-IM has been asking the public not to pay 'tax' to the NSCN-KK group. "In short, the NSCN-IM is banning our outfit from collecting tax from the people. This move of the NSCN-IM is nothing but inviting violence," warns Felix while adding that "No underground organisation has the authority to ban another outfit from collecting tax."
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July - 15 
The Police on July 15 unearthed an illegal mini-gun factory in the Bramani forest area, known to be a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stronghold, in Bihar’s Munger District and recovered magazines, barrels and unassembled pistol kits, re
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The Police on July 15 unearthed an illegal mini-gun factory in the Bramani forest area, known to be a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stronghold, in Bihar’s Munger District and recovered magazines, barrels and unassembled pistol kits, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team from Bhararar Police Station raided the forest and recovered 80 pistol magazines and 20 barrels among others from the spot. Two persons have been arrested while four others managed to flee, Station House Officer (SHO) Sanjeev Kumar said. The Police also seized drilling machines and other equipment used in making magazine from the spot, the Police said. Later, those arrested told the Police that they were supplying illegal arms to Maoists and criminals.
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July - 15 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is ready to include Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’, Sohan D Shira in the ongoing peace process with Government. In a stateme
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is ready to include Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’, Sohan D Shira in the ongoing peace process with Government. In a statement issued on July 15, ANVC-B leader, Doang D Shira said that this (making Sohan a part of peace pact) could change the situation scenario in Garo Hills. “We are open and ready to include Sohan in the signing of the peace pact,” the ANVC-B leader said. The ANVC-B- was part of the tripartite dialogue between the ANVC, the Centre and the Meghalaya Government which was held on January 5, 2013. Following the dialogue, a draft text for settlement of the ANVC issue was signed. The State Government has given its approval to the draft text and it now awaits the Centre’s approval.
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July - 15 
The statement said State Government representative additional chief secretary & commissioner, Banou Z. Jamir stressed on the need for cadres to stay in their designated camps and avoid moving with weapons in populated areas stating that State Governm
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The statement said State Government representative additional chief secretary & commissioner, Banou Z. Jamir stressed on the need for cadres to stay in their designated camps and avoid moving with weapons in populated areas stating that State Government has to abide by the laws of the State. She also said that “movement of weapons into the state must not be done since cease-fire is on.” Director General of Police (DGP) Besesayo Kezo told the meeting that if armed cadres move around in civilian areas, “action has to be taken as per the law of the land,” said the press statement.
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July - 15 
The Times of India quoting Army sources on July 15 reported that there have been 45 ceasefire violations until end of June 2013, compared to 27 in 2012 (till June). There were 69 infiltration attempts, including 30 successful ones, in 2013. Against t
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The Times of India quoting Army sources on July 15 reported that there have been 45 ceasefire violations until end of June 2013, compared to 27 in 2012 (till June). There were 69 infiltration attempts, including 30 successful ones, in 2013. Against this, there were only 49 infiltration attempts until end of June 2012, and only 13 were successful. 20 Security Force personnel have been killed till June 30, compared to just two during the same period in 2012.
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July - 15 
The trial of two Sikh men and a woman accused of stabbing Lieutenant General (retired) K. S. Brar opened in London (UK) on July 15, reports The Times of India. Mandeep Singh Sandhu, Dilbagh Singh and Harjit Kaur pleaded not guilty to the charge of "u
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The trial of two Sikh men and a woman accused of stabbing Lieutenant General (retired) K. S. Brar opened in London (UK) on July 15, reports The Times of India. Mandeep Singh Sandhu, Dilbagh Singh and Harjit Kaur pleaded not guilty to the charge of "unlawful wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm" in relation to the attack, which took place on September 30, 2012, and are up for trial at Southwark Crown Court. The fourth key accused, 33-year-old Barjinder Singh Sangha, had pleaded guilty to the charge of "unlawful wounding" and will be sentenced at the end of the trial.
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July - 15 
The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the Union Home Minister to communicate the date for the next round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India (GoI), Government of Manipur (GoM) and UNC within 15 days and to ensure that the GoM would
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The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the Union Home Minister to communicate the date for the next round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India (GoI), Government of Manipur (GoM) and UNC within 15 days and to ensure that the GoM would be represented with the mandate and authority to address the issue at hand. In a memorandum submitted to the Union Home Minister, the UNC also suggested that the next round of talk may be held at Tamenglong District headquarters as already assured vide Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) letter No 8/8/2008-NE on Feb 6, 2013. The UNC memo signed by its president, L Adani and general secretary, Gaidon Kamei said the fifth round of tripartite talk of the GoI, GoM and the Nagas in Manipur under the aegis of the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement was held on February 12. The talk concluded with the GoI assuring that the next round of talk would be held very soon stressing on the need to continue the dialogue process.
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Two absconding operatives of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), who represent two of the home-grown terror outfit's deadliest known modules, were 'certainly' behind the Bodh Gaya blasts, claimed Delhi Police special cell, on July 15, reports Hindustan Times
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Two absconding operatives of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), who represent two of the home-grown terror outfit's deadliest known modules, were 'certainly' behind the Bodh Gaya blasts, claimed Delhi Police special cell, on July 15, reports Hindustan Times. Waqas alias Ahmed from the Maharashtra module and Asadullah Akhtar Haddi alias Tabrez from the Uttar Pradesh module have been evading arrest well before they allegedly planted bombs during the Mumbai serial blasts in July 2010. The men then executed a similar, though unsuccessful bid at Pune in August 2012 and another bid in Delhi last year before they allegedly struck in Bodh Gaya instead, according to highly-placed sources. "These men, who have received training at Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) camps in Pakistan, according to Syed Maqbool, one of the men arrested for the Pune serial blasts, are the only remaining IM bombers," said a senior officer. While Haddi, who was allegedly involved in the Batla House encounter of 2008 has been on the run, Waqas was part of the infamous Aurangabad Arms Haul of 2006. “We have reached this conclusion after analysing undetonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) recovered from Mumbai, Pune and Bodh Gaya. All had similar markings near their circuits”, senior officer added.
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July - 15 
West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra on July 15 said he has received a SMS which he claims is a threat from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of his decision to form anti-terror committees to thwart Left-Wing Extremis
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West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra on July 15 said he has received a SMS which he claims is a threat from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of his decision to form anti-terror committees to thwart Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports NDTV. Raising an alarm against possible Maoist threat in the State, he earlier had suggested setting up anti-violence and anti-terror committees in his constituency to avert any subversive activities by the Maoists to destabilise the State. "I have specific information that the Maoists are again trying to vitiate atmosphere in West Bengal to disturb peace in the state," he said, adding, "Soon I shall launch campaign against terror and violence in my constituency to make people aware of possible threat."
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July - 15 
Punjab Police on July 15 finally managed to recover eight Policemen, who were abducted by a group of robbers from the kacha area of Rajanpur District, after having successful negotiations with the kidnappers, reports Daily Times. This release of hos
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Punjab Police on July 15 finally managed to recover eight Policemen, who were abducted by a group of robbers from the kacha area of Rajanpur District, after having successful negotiations with the kidnappers, reports Daily Times. This release of hostages came at a price. The Government agreed to release three members of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) in exchange for eight Policemen held hostage by a gang led by notorious bandit Chotu Mazari, reported The Express Tribune.
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July - 15 
A detailed report issued by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on July 15 stated that ethnic, sectarian and politically-linked violence has taken 1,726 lives in Karachi from January to June 2013, which is around 45 percent higher compared to
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A detailed report issued by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on July 15 stated that ethnic, sectarian and politically-linked violence has taken 1,726 lives in Karachi from January to June 2013, which is around 45 percent higher compared to 1,215 deaths during the same period in 2012, reports Daily Times. The data, collected from newspapers and compiled by HRCP, expressed grave concern over the issue. The report further disclosed that those killed include victims of sectarian violence, targeted killings, as well as those whose dead bodies were found in different parts of the city. HRCP noted that in each of the six months in 2013, the killings were much higher than the corresponding period last year with June being the most violent. As many as 291 people were killed in January 2013, compared to 153 in January 2012 - 271 in February compared to 149 in February 2012 - 311 in March 2013 and 182 in March 2012 - 262 in April this year and 258 in April 2012 - 278 in May this year compared to 244 in May last year and 313 was the death toll in June 2013 compared to 229 in June 2012. Though the number of fatalities in violence was by no means small in the previous year, in 2013 the number never dipped below 250 in any month from January to June 2013.
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July - 15 
A man, identified as Shaukat Ali (40) was shot dead within the limits of Baghdai Police Station on G Alana Road.
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A man, identified as Shaukat Ali (40) was shot dead within the limits of Baghdai Police Station on G Alana Road.
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July - 15 
Adnan Rasheed, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, on July 15 wrote to female peace activist Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the TTP militants in the Mingora area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on October 9, 2012, calli
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Adnan Rasheed, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, on July 15 wrote to female peace activist Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the TTP militants in the Mingora area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on October 9, 2012, calling the attack on her fully justified, reports Central Asia Online. Refereeing to Malala’s July 12 UN speech, Rasheed claimed that her message was "more destructive than any weapon." Rasheed called on Malala, to return to her hometown of Mingora. She should attend an all-female Islamic seminary and study only the Koran, he said. Rasheed was one of almost 400 prisoners who escaped from the Bannu Jail on April 15, 2012.
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At least four people belonging to the Shia community were killed when unidentified militants opened fire on Raza Hussain’s vehicle on Masjid Road area of Quetta on July 15, reported The Express Tribune. Two passers-by were also seriously wounded. “Al
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At least four people belonging to the Shia community were killed when unidentified militants opened fire on Raza Hussain’s vehicle on Masjid Road area of Quetta on July 15, reported The Express Tribune. Two passers-by were also seriously wounded. “All the four victims were Shia,” Fayyaz Sumbal, a senior Police Official in Quetta told media, adding that the attackers fled the scene after the shooting. Rahim Khan, another police official in Quetta, confirmed the incident and said that the attackers came in a white-coloured car and sprayed bullets on the victims who were travelling in another vehicle. “Apparently it was a sectarian attack,” Khan confirmed. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) said that there is shortage of Police personnel and that Police officials cannot be deployed for every individual. “Raza Hussain, whose vehicle was fired at was the owner of an electronics shop in the area and was going home after closing shop,” reported The Express Tribune correspondent Mehmood. The other three deceased were identified as Ali Raza, Idress and Raza Muhammad while Syed Faizul Haq and Taqi Muhammad were injured.
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In an effort to rein in lawlessness in Balochistan, the Government has decided to revamp the entire structure of all Law Enforcement Agencies active in the province while planning to double personnel strength to meet security challenges. “The prime
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In an effort to rein in lawlessness in Balochistan, the Government has decided to revamp the entire structure of all Law Enforcement Agencies active in the province while planning to double personnel strength to meet security challenges. “The prime minister has put the issue of Balochistan security on his top most priority,” Nawaz Sharif’s political secretary Asif Kirmani told The Express Tribune.
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July - 15 
In his directives, issued through Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Nawaz has asked the corps commandant Frontier Corps, inspector general of police and the chief secretary of Balochistan to come up with solid recommendations meant to rid th
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In his directives, issued through Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Nawaz has asked the corps commandant Frontier Corps, inspector general of police and the chief secretary of Balochistan to come up with solid recommendations meant to rid the troubled province of militancy and sectarianism. “The Federal Government sought our recommendations on how to revamp the entire Police system in the province,” confirmed Inspector General Police Balochistan Mushtaq Sukhaira. Sukhaira said that among drastic changes to the structure of policing in the province, his department would also try and convince the Federal Government to equip the force with latest weaponry to tackle militancy.
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July - 15 
In its preliminary findings the Balochistan Home Department has recommended an increase of 15,000 to 20,000 new personnel in Police, 10,000 to 15,000 in Levies force personnel and similarly 15,000 to 20,000 in the Frontier Corps, a senior Balochistan
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In its preliminary findings the Balochistan Home Department has recommended an increase of 15,000 to 20,000 new personnel in Police, 10,000 to 15,000 in Levies force personnel and similarly 15,000 to 20,000 in the Frontier Corps, a senior Balochistan Police Official confided in The Express Tribune. Currently, the Balochistan police and constabulary comprises about 35,000 personnel. Resultantly, only five to ten per cent of the provincial territory is controlled by the Police while the current strength of approximately 20,000 Levies operates in B areas—rural areas of the province. The strength of FC currently stands at about 50,000 personnel and the agency is headed by the military in the province.
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July - 15 
Quoting Police officials Dawn on July 15 (today) reported that Haji Gulzar Awan, a resident of Westridge-1 in Rawalpindi District, who had contested 2013 election from NA-57 on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ticket, has been receiving extortion threat
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Quoting Police officials Dawn on July 15 (today) reported that Haji Gulzar Awan, a resident of Westridge-1 in Rawalpindi District, who had contested 2013 election from NA-57 on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ticket, has been receiving extortion threats allegedly from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who are demanding PKR 50 million from him. Awan complained to the Police that he had received three long interval threat calls from extortionists who also threatened of abducting him if he failed to meet their demand. When a senior police official was contacted, he said Haji Gulzar Awan, after receiving extortion calls, went to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Israr Ahmed Abbasi and informed the Police that the caller, who spoke Pashto, identified himself as a member of the TTP and demanded ransom. He added that he had received three similar phone calls so far. Abbasi had received a threat letter along with a USB containing the video and pictures of the suspected TTP militants. However, the Police have so far been unable to trace any clue which could lead to the extortionists. Earlier, Raja Hanif Abbasi, a wealthy businessman from Murree, had also received extortion and life threats allegedly from the TTP, which demanded PKR100 million from him, Police said.
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July - 15 
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on July 15 issued orders to produce former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf before it in the Nawab Akbar Bugti assassination, reports Daily Times. The judge, Muhammad Ismail, also rejected an investigation repo
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on July 15 issued orders to produce former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf before it in the Nawab Akbar Bugti assassination, reports Daily Times. The judge, Muhammad Ismail, also rejected an investigation report about former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and former Dera Bugti District Coordination Officer Samad Lasi and ordered Crime Branch Team to again produce the report in court at the next date of hearing. The case was later adjourned until July 30. On the other hand, the Balochistan High court heard a petition by Advocate Ilyas Siddiqi, on behalf of Musharraf, regarding rejection of the Former President’s bail petition. Meanwhile, after the refusal of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, another Supreme Court judge, Justice Nasirul Mulk, has recused from the hearing of the appeal against Islamabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to Pervez Musharraf in the case of detention of judges of superior judiciary after promulgation of emergency in November 2007. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk has referred the matter to the Chief Justice for the formation of a new bench in this case and adjourned the case for indefinite period. Citing Musharraf as respondent, Advocate Aslam Ghuman has challenged the June 11, 2013 judgement of the IHC allowing after-arrest bail to the former military dictator and deleting terrorism charges from the case.
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July - 15 
The done strikes of United States (US) faces broad opposition around the world and is unpopular across the globe, says Washington based The Pew Research Centre report released on July 15, reports Dawn. The Pew Research Centre conducted a survey on th
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The done strikes of United States (US) faces broad opposition around the world and is unpopular across the globe, says Washington based The Pew Research Centre report released on July 15, reports Dawn. The Pew Research Centre conducted a survey on the issue in 39 countries, out of which 31 countries disapprove of US drone attacks against extremist groups in places such as Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. “In most of the nations polled, there continues to be extensive opposition to the American drone campaign against extremist leaders and organisations,” the report notes. The only three countries where majorities support the drone campaign are Israel (64 per cent), Kenya (56 percent) and the US itself (61perecent).
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The initial report prepared by the Provincial Government’s Committee on the migration of Kutchi community submitted to Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on July 15 states that the war over extortion and political motives has caused the recent spell of vio
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The initial report prepared by the Provincial Government’s Committee on the migration of Kutchi community submitted to Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on July 15 states that the war over extortion and political motives has caused the recent spell of violence in Lyari that has forced many members of the Kutchi community to flee to parts of rural Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. The committee comprises five Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) members, including Taj Haider, Doctor Sikandar Mandhro, Ali Mardan Shah, Rashid Rabbani and Jam Mahtab Dahar. It was formed on July 12, 2013 soon after the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asked the Federal Interior Secretary to visit Karachi. The members of the committee visited Badin and Thatta to hold meetings with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living in camps. “We have started consulting various stakeholders and recorded statements of elected representatives, politicians, notables and social workers of the area. The initial findings point towards a ‘bhatta mafia’ and political motives as the reason behind the unrest,” a member of the committee said. “We will continue recording the statements of different stakeholders and present the final report to the CM within a couple of days.” There were, however, contradictory statements by the committee members on the number of IDPs who took shelter in Thatta and Badin Districts. PPP leader Taj Haider informed the media that around 3,000 people had been displaced. “Out of the displaced persons, the Government is looking after 1,200 people,” he added. “The Government is very serious about resolving the problems of the Kutchi community. Very soon we shall end the differences between the Baloch and the Kutchis.” Meanwhile, taking note of a report filed by the Rangers Director General Rizwan Akhtar, which proposed that the Police force be depoliticised, political parties’ militant wings should be disbanded, no-go areas be eliminated and a campaign be launched to deweaponise the city the three-member bench of the Supreme Court raised their concern that if law enforcers merely kept filing reports, who would eliminate the no-go areas and militant wings of the political parties in the city. The Supreme Court appeared tired of reports with suggestions instead of concrete results. The bench of Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Khilji Arif Hussain and Justice Amir Hani Muslim, resumed the follow-up hearing of the Karachi violence suo motu case and observed that despite the law enforcers’ undertaking to improve law and order in April, nothing had changed over the last three months. “The situation of residents of Lyari is most miserable,” remarked Justice Khilji Arif Hussain, referring to the recent mass migration the Kutchi community members following intense fighting with the defunct Peoples Amn Committee (PAC).
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The Supreme Court on July 15 said that it would not allow any parallel judicial system for the trial of persons who are detained in internment centres, reports Daily Times. Heading the three-member bench on missing persons’ case, Chief Justice of Pak
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The Supreme Court on July 15 said that it would not allow any parallel judicial system for the trial of persons who are detained in internment centres, reports Daily Times. Heading the three-member bench on missing persons’ case, Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry told Additional Attorney General of Pakistan Tariq Khosa that under Article 10 of the constitution, no parallel judicial system could be run in the country. About hearing of the matters related to the internment centres’ detainees, the court said that a tribunal should be headed by a senior judge as no other person (military officer) would be allowed to play the role of judiciary. “Tell your government that now it is high time to legislate regarding these issues,” the Chief Justice told the AAG. “If somebody has committed a crime then he should be dealt in accordance with law. Do not ruin their families,” Justice Iftikhar observed. The State is responsible for security and protection of its citizens, the Chief Justice said and added that the court would not tolerate enforced disappearances of people. Justice Iftikhar said that people should not be picked up without evidence and kept in detention centres unlawfully. He said that the Supreme Court’s Human Rights Cell was receiving a large number of applications against Army and Rangers every day about enforced disappearances. Justice Jawwad said that 514 persons have been kept in seven internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the court wanted the Government to itself resolve the missing persons’ issue. Meanwhile, the court directed the home secretaries of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) to submit the complete record of the detenues and the periodical report prepared by the review board. The court also said it wanted to examine whether the detainees are being treated as per the regulations and if the law is being adhered. The chief justice said that executive should take steps to extend federal laws to FATA and PATA.
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Three persons, including religious scholar Maulvi Mohibullah, were shot dead on Khuda’ay Dad Road in the provincial capital Quetta (Quetta District) on July 15, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that Maulvi Mohibullah, his brother Amanullah an
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Three persons, including religious scholar Maulvi Mohibullah, were shot dead on Khuda’ay Dad Road in the provincial capital Quetta (Quetta District) on July 15, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that Maulvi Mohibullah, his brother Amanullah and a colleague were sitting at a shop on Khuda’ay Dad Road when unidentified militants on a bike opened indiscriminate fire at them, leaving them dead and three others injured.
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Two people were killed and four others including two Rangers personnel were wounded in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on July 15, reports Daily Times. A man, identified as Khurram Ali (28), was shot dead within the remits of Model Colony P
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Two people were killed and four others including two Rangers personnel were wounded in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on July 15, reports Daily Times. A man, identified as Khurram Ali (28), was shot dead within the remits of Model Colony Police Station near Sitara Bakery in Malir Town. Police officials said that the victim sustained two bullet injuries and died on the spot.
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July - 15 
Two Rangers personnel, identified as Mohammad Azam and Mohammad Naeem, were wounded within the remits of Sacchal Police Station on Abul Hassan Isphani Road in Gulshan Town.
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Two Rangers personnel, identified as Mohammad Azam and Mohammad Naeem, were wounded within the remits of Sacchal Police Station on Abul Hassan Isphani Road in Gulshan Town.
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July - 15 
Unidentified militants threw a cracker on a shop in Karimabad locality of Gulberg Town, triggering panic among people, reported Dawn. However, the device caused no damage to life or property.
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Unidentified militants threw a cracker on a shop in Karimabad locality of Gulberg Town, triggering panic among people, reported Dawn. However, the device caused no damage to life or property.
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July - 15 
Two men, identified as Akhter Ali (23) and Haroon (8), were wounded within the premises of Pirabad Police Station in Pathan Colony of SITE Town.
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Two men, identified as Akhter Ali (23) and Haroon (8), were wounded within the premises of Pirabad Police Station in Pathan Colony of SITE Town.
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Former Supreme Court justice Tahir Ali Ansari-led Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) members on July 15 (today) apprised the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) of the difficulty they are facing during a meeting held at its office in Kathma
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Former Supreme Court justice Tahir Ali Ansari-led Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) members on July 15 (today) apprised the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) of the difficulty they are facing during a meeting held at its office in Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times. Ansari said “The increased population cannot be adjusted in 240 constituencies under the given constitutional provision. We have told the problems and let’s see how the leaders address them. Even if the problems are not solved, the commission will accomplish its job.”
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July - 15 
Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) told HLPC Coordinator Bijay Kumar Gachhadar on July 15 that the party will not sit for talks with the HLPC until the four parties agree to hold ' talks with a joint talks team
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Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) told HLPC Coordinator Bijay Kumar Gachhadar on July 15 that the party will not sit for talks with the HLPC until the four parties agree to hold ' talks with a joint talks team of 33-party alliance, reports Kantipuronline. Gachhadar went to the CPN-Maoist-Baidya party headquarter and requested the breakaway faction of the Maoist to sit in dialogue without delay. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya had announced a five member talk’s team under Baidya's leadership on July 8 to settle differences over the Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19. The decision, which was apparently taken without the discussion with its allies, had brewed discontent in the 33-party alliance following which Baidya agreed to correct mistake by forming a joint talk’s team with common demands. A second round of strategic meeting of the 33-party alliance on July 15 has decided to form a joint team while sitting in dialogue with the HLPC.
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The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) discussed with three fringe political parties on July 15 in its bid to woo them for their participation in November poll, reports The Himalayan Times. CP Mainali-led Communist Party of Nepal - Marxist-Leninis
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The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) discussed with three fringe political parties on July 15 in its bid to woo them for their participation in November poll, reports The Himalayan Times. CP Mainali-led Communist Party of Nepal - Marxist-Leninist (CPN–ML), Chitra Bahadur KC-led Rastriya Janamorcha Party (RJP) and Chandra Dev Joshi-led Communist Party of Nepal–United (CPN–United) were present in discussion with the HLPC. All three parties assured the major parties that they are positive towards the November 19 poll. They also made their commitment to the HLPC that they will support to forge conducive poll environment.
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They approached UCPN-Maoist with the same demand on July 15, Prachanda told them that he would support their agitation in regard to the same. “Our party will extend support to NEFIN, if you decide to hit the street against the decision to decrease th
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They approached UCPN-Maoist with the same demand on July 15, Prachanda told them that he would support their agitation in regard to the same. “Our party will extend support to NEFIN, if you decide to hit the street against the decision to decrease the number of proportional seats in the upcoming Constituent Assembly election,” Prachanda reportedly told the NEFIN delegation.
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July - 15 
At least 15 people including seven photojournalists and television cameramen were injured when cadres of of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with law enforcers at Jatrabari of Dhaka city during a daylong
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At least 15 people including seven photojournalists and television cameramen were injured when cadres of of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with law enforcers at Jatrabari of Dhaka city during a daylong hartal (shutdown) on July 15 (today), reports The Daily Star. JeI-ICS called the hartal on July 14 shortly after International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) fixed July 15 (today) for delivering its verdict in the war crimes case of the party’s former ameer (chief) Ghulam Azam.
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July - 15 
Five persons were killed and 50 others injured as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) enforced a daylong countrywide hartal (general strike) on July 15, reports New Age. JeI-ICS enforced the dawn-to-dusk general stri
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Five persons were killed and 50 others injured as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) enforced a daylong countrywide hartal (general strike) on July 15, reports New Age. JeI-ICS enforced the dawn-to-dusk general strike in protest against what it claimed ‘the government conspiracy to kill JeI leaders in the name of judgement.’ Of the deceased, a local leader of the ruling Awami League (AL) was beaten to death by JeI and ICS cadres in Satkhira District and a JeI cadre and an ICS cadre were shot dead during a clash with the law enforcers in Chapainawabganj District, while two ICS cadres were lynched by villagers in Kushtia District. During the shutdown, the cadres of JeI-ICS vandalised and set on fire several hundred vehicles including Police vans. They also snatched away firearms from Police during the clashes. JeI claimed that over 50 of its cadres were injured and the law enforcers arrested over 100 of its cadres across the country.
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ICT-1 on July 15 said that the JeI, as a political party under the leadership of Ghulam Azam, had deliberately functioned as a ‘criminal organisation’, especially during the Liberation War in 1971, repoprts The Independent. The ICT also observed that
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ICT-1 on July 15 said that the JeI, as a political party under the leadership of Ghulam Azam, had deliberately functioned as a ‘criminal organisation’, especially during the Liberation War in 1971, repoprts The Independent. The ICT also observed that the JeI could not gauge common people’s pulse during the independence of both Pakistan and Bangladesh, played a detrimental role on the two great occasions, and did not contribute anything towards the creation of Bangladesh and Pakistan. The JeI, a religion-based political party and a brainchild of controversial Islamist thinker Maulana Maududi, was significantly pro-active to destroy the Bangalee nation in the name of safeguarding Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan occupation army.
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July - 15 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on July 15 sentenced former JeI ameer (chief) Ghulam Azam (91) to 90 years in prison for masterminding crimes against humanity, genocide and other wartime offences in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The former Je
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on July 15 sentenced former JeI ameer (chief) Ghulam Azam (91) to 90 years in prison for masterminding crimes against humanity, genocide and other wartime offences in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The former JeI chief was found guilty on all five charges the prosecution stacked against him. The tribunal awarded him 10 years’ imprisonment each for conspiring and planning to commit crimes against humanity and genocide. It gave him 20 years each for incitement to and complicity in committing crimes against humanity, genocide and other war crimes. It also sentenced him to 30 years for torture and the killing of Police officer Shiru Mia and three others. The judges said Ghulam Azam deserved the gallows but he was given prison terms due to his old age.
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July - 15 
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), a key ally of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on July 15 decided to contest the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) elections alone scheduled to be held in September 2013, reports The Hindu. “We will contest the northern
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Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), a key ally of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on July 15 decided to contest the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) elections alone scheduled to be held in September 2013, reports The Hindu. “We will contest the northern election under our own party symbol of ‘tree’,” Shafik Rajabdeen, SLMC national organizer told reporters. He added that the party’s supreme council has taken the decision which will apply for the other two provincial councils - the North Western and Central for which elections have been called alongside the NPC. He said the SLMC had never formed alliances with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), adds Colombo Page. He pointed out that the Muslims have problems different from what the Tamils have.
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July - 15 
The Vavuniya High Court will indict two cadres of the intelligence unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 15 at Vavuniya District for the killing of 26 personnel of state military, burning and burying their bodies. The two LTTE c
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The Vavuniya High Court will indict two cadres of the intelligence unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 15 at Vavuniya District for the killing of 26 personnel of state military, burning and burying their bodies. The two LTTE cadres identified as Madaarayan Sulakshan and Ganeshan Darshan are accused of executing the 26 military personnel who were captured and detained at the LTTE torture camp in the LTTE's Victor 1 camp in Puthukudiyiruppu town of Mullaitivu District. As the Sri Lankan military advanced into the Tiger territory the senior cadre in charge of the camp named Ratnam Master ordered the two suspects to kill all the captured soldiers, douse their bodies with diesel and burn. Following the orders the suspects on January 15, 2009 built a 5 feet high and 10 feet long pyre and lined up the blindfolded soldiers against the pyre and shot them. Darshan shot 3 of the soldiers and Sulakshan shot the other 23. The 26 military personnel included 18 Sri Lanka Navy and eight Army personnel.
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July - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Force (SFs) at Gorna Purjaripara village of Bijapur District on July 16, reports The Pioneer. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) said the gun battle
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Force (SFs) at Gorna Purjaripara village of Bijapur District on July 16, reports The Pioneer. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) said the gun battle started between a joint Police party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police and Maoists in the forests under Bijapur Police Station limits. “The patrol party was on a combing operation from the past few days in Gorna, Mankeli and Pangud villages of Bijapur Police Station region,” a Police official at Bijapur said. On seeing the Police-team near Gorna, about 20-30 Maoist opened indiscriminate fire on the team following which they retaliated, leaving a Maoist dead. After the incident, a body of a Maoist was found whose identity is yet to be established. One 303 rifle, live cartridges, and a couple of hand grenades were also recovered from the spot.
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July - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hinsaram Muriya, a member of Bayanar Dalam (armed group), carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on his head was arrested from Mungwal village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagao
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hinsaram Muriya, a member of Bayanar Dalam (armed group), carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on his head was arrested from Mungwal village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District, reports Zee News on July 17. Muriya was arrested on a tip-off by a joint team of district force and Quick Response Team (QRT) during a combing operation. The Maoist is suspected to be involved in several incidents of crimes, including murder, loot, arson, booth-capturing etc.
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July - 16 
A foreign made hand grenade was recovered near the gate of Langol View Charitable Clinic, Uripok Kombirei Keithel in Imphal West District at about 7 am on July 16.
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A foreign made hand grenade was recovered near the gate of Langol View Charitable Clinic, Uripok Kombirei Keithel in Imphal West District at about 7 am on July 16.
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July - 16 
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the death of six suspected women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were killed in a Police encounter near Mendhri in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on Jul
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A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the death of six suspected women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were killed in a Police encounter near Mendhri in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on July 7, reports Zee News. "The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Etapalli will conduct the probe," District Collector Abhishek Krishna said. The encounter became controversial after the villagers told media persons that these women, after being surrounded by Police personnel, wanted to surrender but were shot dead.
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July - 16 
A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Debasish Nayak, was injured during an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadres inside the Tekguda jungles under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri Di
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A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Debasish Nayak, was injured during an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadres inside the Tekguda jungles under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on July 16, reports The Times of India. According to the Police, the incident occurred while the SOG personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) were continuing an anti-Maoist operation inside the jungle.
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July - 16 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 15,000 on her head, was arrested from Lal Khadan area in Bilaspur District, on July 16, reports The Business Standard. The cadre, identified as Kamla Gond (45),
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 15,000 on her head, was arrested from Lal Khadan area in Bilaspur District, on July 16, reports The Business Standard. The cadre, identified as Kamla Gond (45), had allegedly participated in various Maoist attacks in Balaghat District and had numerous cases registered against her. She has confessed to her involvement in various Maoist activities in the region.
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July - 16 
Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) V. Dinesh Reddy on July 16 said that no Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] problem in Andhra Pradesh except in Visakhapatnam and Khammam Districts, The Hindu. He said, “There is no Maoist [Communist party of I
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Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) V. Dinesh Reddy on July 16 said that no Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] problem in Andhra Pradesh except in Visakhapatnam and Khammam Districts, The Hindu. He said, “There is no Maoist [Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] problem in the State, but in Visakhapatnam Rural and Khammam Districts, they are carrying out their activities just to show their presence.” He addressed the press conference after reviewing the Security arrangements in coastal Districts for Panchayat (Local Self Government institutions) elections to be held from July 23 to 31. He also said that the Police will arrange five-tier Security for the ensuing Panchayat elections.
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July - 16 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary on July 16 asserted that abduction and extortion carried out by the cadres of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland ([NDFB-RD) and Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDF
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary on July 16 asserted that abduction and extortion carried out by the cadres of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland ([NDFB-RD) and Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) is detrimental for the Government’s peace process with the militant formation. Mohilary said though NDFB-IKS is a breakaway faction of NDFB-RD but in the grass root level, the cadres of both the outfits are indulging in similar activities, even as the NDFB-RD ‘Chairman’ Ranjan Daimary has come forward to hold talks with the Central Government.
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July - 16 
Central Government’s effort to bring in United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia is part of a plan to “isolate” leader of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Paresh Baruah, by roping in o
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Central Government’s effort to bring in United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia is part of a plan to “isolate” leader of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Paresh Baruah, by roping in other leaders of the outfit to join the peace process, reports Assam Tribune on July 17.
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July - 16 
Even as the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system gains momentum in the State, Subimal Bhattacharjee, India’s country head for General Dynamics International Corporation, on July 16, has termed the tool as an ‘outdated m
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Even as the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system gains momentum in the State, Subimal Bhattacharjee, India’s country head for General Dynamics International Corporation, on July 16, has termed the tool as an ‘outdated mechanism’ to tackle influx of illegal migrants.
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July - 16 
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters after the meeting with the Army Chief that we discussed the partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state but cannot share the details with the media.
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J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters after the meeting with the Army Chief that we discussed the partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state but cannot share the details with the media.
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July - 16 
Pakistan on July 16 pitched for security cooperation with India, according to The Times of India. Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir said, "Our government is settling in and I must say it considers India the most important track and
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Pakistan on July 16 pitched for security cooperation with India, according to The Times of India. Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir said, "Our government is settling in and I must say it considers India the most important track and we are for quick movement across the board in terms of relations”.
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July - 16 
Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Salman Bashir, assured to India that proper trail will be conducted for 26/11 accused, Business Standard reports on July 17. He commented, "The 26/11 court trial is being addressed at the legal level and whateve
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Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Salman Bashir, assured to India that proper trail will be conducted for 26/11 accused, Business Standard reports on July 17. He commented, "The 26/11 court trial is being addressed at the legal level and whatever is necessary is being done in that regard. Of course I can understand the desire this side to see swift movement in the court. But all I can say is that given the legal procedures, these matters are being dealt with in a proper way to meet the requirements of justice.”
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Police arrested two persons Deepak Sharma and Tarun along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 36,000 in the Shankar Dehra market of Janjheli area in Mandi District on July 16, reports Hindustan Times. Later on, a third per
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Police arrested two persons Deepak Sharma and Tarun along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 36,000 in the Shankar Dehra market of Janjheli area in Mandi District on July 16, reports Hindustan Times. Later on, a third person was arrested in Oachghat village of the Sadar Police station in Solan District on July 17.
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July - 16 
President of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO), on July 16, urged civil societies/tribal Hohos to take the initiative to form local Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) in their respective Districts so as to counter ‘tax
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President of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO), on July 16, urged civil societies/tribal Hohos to take the initiative to form local Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) in their respective Districts so as to counter ‘taxation’ problems within their jurisdiction.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Ramkutlungbe Ndaime (29) and Suirang Newme (28), from Jatinga locality in Dima Hasao District on July 16, reports Tim
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Ramkutlungbe Ndaime (29) and Suirang Newme (28), from Jatinga locality in Dima Hasao District on July 16, reports Times of India. SFs recovered one 7.65mm pistol, two rounds of ammunition and some NSCM-IM extortion notes from their possession.
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July - 16 
The arrest of a man, Anwar Mullick in Kolkata (West Bengal) on July 7, 2013, the day of the Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts, has reportedly revealed an explosives supply unit of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) responsible for supply of explosives for IM-linked b
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The arrest of a man, Anwar Mullick in Kolkata (West Bengal) on July 7, 2013, the day of the Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts, has reportedly revealed an explosives supply unit of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) responsible for supply of explosives for IM-linked blasts since 2010, including the German Bakery blast in Pune, Chinnaswamy Stadium Blast in Bangalore and the 2011 Mumbai serial blasts, Indian Express reports on July 17. Anwar supplied explosives to IM operative Yasin Bhatkal since 2010, said sources familiar with Mullick's interrogation over the past week. Mullick, who has been linked to terrorism-related activities since 1993, sourced explosives via Bangladesh, added the sources.
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July - 16 
The Chhattisgarh Government on July 16 said that over 1,100 people, including Security Forces (SFs), have lost their lives in Maoist violence in the State in the past six years, with the highest causalities of 392 being reported in Bijapur District,
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The Chhattisgarh Government on July 16 said that over 1,100 people, including Security Forces (SFs), have lost their lives in Maoist violence in the State in the past six years, with the highest causalities of 392 being reported in Bijapur District, reports Zee News. In a written reply to a question by Congress legislator Kuldeep Singh Juneja in the State Assembly, State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said, "Total 3,089 Naxal incidents took place in the State from January 2008 till June 20 this year (2013). In these incidents, 1,181 people, including 696 civilians, 233 Policemen and 252 paramilitary troopers were killed." Figures tabled in the House showed that the highest number of causalities were witnessed in Bijapur, where a total of 392 people including 284 civilians, 70 Policemen and 38 paramilitary forces lost their lives in 934 Maoist incidents that took place between 2008-June 2013. After Bijapur, Dantewada saw second highest causalities numbering 305 followed by Kanker (119), Narayanpur (110), Rajnandgaon (84), Bastar (81), Sukma (30), Dhamtari (18), Gariyaband (14), Balrampur (8) and Kondagaon (7). Balod and Balodabazar Districts saw four causalities each, Mahsamund two while Raigarh, Jashpur and Sarguja witnessed one death each.
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July - 16 
The CPI-Maoist pasted wall posters in Sadasivanagar mandal (administrative unit) headquarters in Nizamabad District warning the former Maoists against contesting the Panchayat elections. The posters were handwritten and in the name of Jagan, the CPI-
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The CPI-Maoist pasted wall posters in Sadasivanagar mandal (administrative unit) headquarters in Nizamabad District warning the former Maoists against contesting the Panchayat elections. The posters were handwritten and in the name of Jagan, the CPI-Maoist Nizamabad ‘divisional secretary’. However, the script on the posters is not legible, according to Naveenkumar, Sub-Inspector of Police.
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July - 16 
The Delhi Police on July 16 played out telephonic conversations between Dawood Ibrahim and an alleged bookie, identified as Javed Chotani, involved in the Indian Premier League match fixing case, reports Zee News.
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The Delhi Police on July 16 played out telephonic conversations between Dawood Ibrahim and an alleged bookie, identified as Javed Chotani, involved in the Indian Premier League match fixing case, reports Zee News.
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July - 16 
The IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB–IKS) denied hands in firing on Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) at Lalai near Chirang District along Indo-Bhutan border, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘spokesman’ of the
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The IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB–IKS) denied hands in firing on Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) at Lalai near Chirang District along Indo-Bhutan border, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferenga clarified that the outfit had no connection with the attacks. Also, NDFB-IKS urged the Bhutan government to disclose the whereabouts of the NDFB’s leaders who went missing during the 2003 Operation All clear, reports Times of India.
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July - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has almost settled on the Indian Mujahideen (IM) as the terror outfit responsible for the serial explosions at Bodh Gaya (Bihar, July 7, 2013), The Times of India reports on July 17. "Going by the modus operand
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has almost settled on the Indian Mujahideen (IM) as the terror outfit responsible for the serial explosions at Bodh Gaya (Bihar, July 7, 2013), The Times of India reports on July 17. "Going by the modus operandi, nature of explosives and eyewitness statements, the involvement of Naxalites, Hindu terror outfits or even disgruntled elements within the temple management can be safely ruled out. It is now almost certain that the IM or a local outfit owing allegiance to it carried out the multiple blasts," said an officer associated with the probe. In addition, NIA has found some important clues in the blasts, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde said on July 17. "I can say that investigation is being done seriously, and probing agency (NIA) has found some important clues in the right and positive direction," Shinde commented. Meanwhile, reports indicate that poor quality of gas cylinders used in the bombs planted at Bodh Gaya, perhaps, saved the site from too much damage. Investigations by NIA revealed that one of the reasons why the 10 bombs that exploded in Bodh Gaya could not cause much damage was because the cylinders in which explosives were stuffed were procured from local factories in Bihar and were of very poor quality. "In some bombs the entire base of the cylinder has come out intact dampening the impact of the blasts," said an NIA officer. Another reason being cited for the bombs going off with a whimper is poor insertion of detonators in the shrapnel-explosive mix. "Holes were drilled into the cylinders and then explosives and shrapnel put into it. A detonator was then inserted to complete the circuit with batteries and clocks. It seems the detonators were surrounded more by shrapnel than explosives leading to reduced charge and poor explosion," said the officer.
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July - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 16 released two sketches of the suspect of Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blast of July 7, 2013, along with CCTV footage that showed him entering the temple premises in a Buddhist robe, according to The Times of Ind
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 16 released two sketches of the suspect of Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blast of July 7, 2013, along with CCTV footage that showed him entering the temple premises in a Buddhist robe, according to The Times of India. It also showed him carrying a backpack. NIA believes the suspect planted some of the four bombs in the Mahabodhi temple complex. The sketches were prepared with the help of CCTV footage and eyewitnesses who saw the man leaving the temple premises in the morning. Among the three eyewitnesses, two are said to be foreigners from Sri Lanka and Thailand while the third is from Gaya.
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July - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded near Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) security barrack at about 2.30 pm on July 16. There is no report of any casualty.
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The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded near Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) security barrack at about 2.30 pm on July 16. There is no report of any casualty.
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July - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that the Garo Students’ Union (GSU) has decided to campaign aggressively for barring non-tribals from taking part (both contesting and voting) in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. According to GSU pr
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The Shillong Times reports that the Garo Students’ Union (GSU) has decided to campaign aggressively for barring non-tribals from taking part (both contesting and voting) in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. According to GSU president Tengsak G Momin, the movement started with a poster campaign on July 16 to be followed by picketing of GHADC office on July 18 and 19 and a public rally at Tura on July 23. “We are not against anybody but the Sixth Schedule is meant for protection of tribal of Meghalaya. Therefore, non-tribal should not be allowed to contest in GHADC elections,” Momin said demanding creation of a separate electoral roll for the GHADC.
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July - 16 
Two extortionists, who were posing as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, were arrested from area under Bordumsa and Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 16, reports The Sentinel. The duo was identified as Dhurva Sa
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Two extortionists, who were posing as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, were arrested from area under Bordumsa and Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 16, reports The Sentinel. The duo was identified as Dhurva Saikia and Rupam Barua. According to Police sources, a group of five suspected linkmen had served an extortion letter and illegally demanded INR 200,000 from a Digboi based businessman, Hanuman Prasad Agarwal, on July 1.
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July - 16 
Working on specific information, the Anantnag Police assisted by CRPF’s 40 Battalion and Army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) intercepted a vehicle on the highway on July 16. “Mohammad Hussain Wani, a resident of Khushipora Dialgam, was arrested during the
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Working on specific information, the Anantnag Police assisted by CRPF’s 40 Battalion and Army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) intercepted a vehicle on the highway on July 16. “Mohammad Hussain Wani, a resident of Khushipora Dialgam, was arrested during the operation,” said the spokesman. During questioning, the Police said, Wani admitted possessing two AK 47 rifles. “He admitted possessing the weapons for the purpose of extortion and also to carry out some militant acts,” said the spokesman. On Wani’s disclosures, the Anantnag Police arrested three of his associates ---- Mohammad Rafiq Wani, Imtiyaz Ahmad Banday and Bashir Ahmad Wani, all residents of south Kashmir. The police investigations revealed that Wani and Banday were “planning to execute a firing incident on the National Highway between Qazigund and Mirbazar”, 60 kilometres south of Srinagar. The Police said militant Nawaz Ahmad Ahanger, a close associate of the slain LeT ‘commander’ Ashraf Sheikh alias Molvi of Rampora and Moosa alias Qari Banihal, was behind the designs to disturb normal life on the crucial national highway. “This whole module was being organized and handled by Ahanger. Ahanger and Mohammad Younis Bhat had arranged the weapons in 2010 to deliver it to Moosa. However, because of the killing of Ashraf Sheikh alias Molvi they could not execute their plans,” said the Police spokesman. On the instances of the arrested militants, two AK 47 riffles, two magazines and 43 rounds were recovered from the agricultural fields of Bashir Ahmad Wani.
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July - 16 
A committee on peace dispelling the impression that two communities are fighting with each other in Lyari in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, claimed on July 16 that a ‘third force’ is conspiring infighting between Baloch
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A committee on peace dispelling the impression that two communities are fighting with each other in Lyari in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, claimed on July 16 that a ‘third force’ is conspiring infighting between Baloch and Katchi communities in Lyari, reports Daily Times. President Asif Ali Zardari had constituted the committee which comprises of representatives from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Sindh Government. The president had constituted the committee, headed by the PPP leader and Sindh Law Minister Doctor Sikandar Mandhro, after an increase in protests by people belonging to the Katchi community who were complaining atrocities being committed against them by persons belonging to People’s Aman Committee (PAC).
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July - 16 
A man, identified as Kashif (27), was found dead at Birzerta Lines in Saddar Town a few yards away from the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
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A man, identified as Kashif (27), was found dead at Birzerta Lines in Saddar Town a few yards away from the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
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July - 16 
A man, identified as Musa Khan (26), was killed at Faqeera Goth area of Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town.
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A man, identified as Musa Khan (26), was killed at Faqeera Goth area of Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town.
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July - 16 
A man, identified as Nisar, was shot dead near a house in Bhittai Abad area of Korangi Town.
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A man, identified as Nisar, was shot dead near a house in Bhittai Abad area of Korangi Town.
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July - 16 
A Police Sub-Inspector was shot dead in Qissa Khwani Bazaar of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 16, reports The News. Sub-Inspector Gharibullah of Khan Raziq Police Station was on duty when unidentif
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A Police Sub-Inspector was shot dead in Qissa Khwani Bazaar of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 16, reports The News. Sub-Inspector Gharibullah of Khan Raziq Police Station was on duty when unidentified assailants on motorcycle opened fire on him.
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July - 16 
A Rangers official killed a taxi driver, later identified as Murad, in front of his four-year-old son, as he reportedly did not stop his taxi, despite the Rangers’ signal to do so near his residence in Gulistan-e-Jauhar locality of Gulshan Town, repo
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A Rangers official killed a taxi driver, later identified as Murad, in front of his four-year-old son, as he reportedly did not stop his taxi, despite the Rangers’ signal to do so near his residence in Gulistan-e-Jauhar locality of Gulshan Town, reports Daily Times. This is the second similar incident to have occurred in a couple of months. Earlier on June 4, a young man, Ghulam Haider, was shot dead by Rangers after he failed to stop his car in Shah Faisal Colony of Shah Faisal Town.
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July - 16 
Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspects, identified as Ateeb, Zeeshan and Mohammed Faizan, allegedly involved in over one dozen cases of target killings. AEC officials said that CID pe
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Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspects, identified as Ateeb, Zeeshan and Mohammed Faizan, allegedly involved in over one dozen cases of target killings. AEC officials said that CID personnel conducted targeted raid at criminal hideout on a tip-off in Buffer Zone locality in North Nazimabad Town. AEC chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chaudhry Aslam Khan said that the arrested suspects belonged to a Karachi-based political party, but neither did he disclose their political affiliation. During interrogation, they confessed to have murdered several activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Karachi.
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July - 16 
Ayla Musharraf, daughter of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, is reportedly facing threats to her life according to a notification provided by the Home Department to the Government of Sindh, reported The Express Tribune on July 17.
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Ayla Musharraf, daughter of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, is reportedly facing threats to her life according to a notification provided by the Home Department to the Government of Sindh, reported The Express Tribune on July 17. The Home Department was informed by Intelligence Agencies that terrorist organizations have drafted a plan to target the former General’s daughter in Karachi District. The Department has requested the Rangers and Police for fool-proof security for Ayla Musharraf.
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July - 16 
one Muhammad Danish (20), was shot dead at Mohajir Camp in Baldia Town.
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one Muhammad Danish (20), was shot dead at Mohajir Camp in Baldia Town.
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July - 16 
Police arrested two suspects and recovered bomb-making material from their possession from a village in Kuchlak teshil (revenue unit) of Quetta. Police said that a patrolling Police team, on a tip-off, raided a house in village Killi Landi of Kuchlak
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Police arrested two suspects and recovered bomb-making material from their possession from a village in Kuchlak teshil (revenue unit) of Quetta. Police said that a patrolling Police team, on a tip-off, raided a house in village Killi Landi of Kuchlak and arrested two suspects. “During interrogation, on the indication of the arrested suspects, the Police also recovered explosives and the material used in bomb blasts that included time device circuit-167, remote control receiver-183, remote control signal-3, remote control double-5, pressure circuit shoes-20, remote control-20, batteries-9x volts and battery cell-30,” Police added.
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July - 16 
Police in Karachi claimed that during an operation in Surjani area of Gadap Town they have arrested Bashir Leghari, the mastermind behind the June 26, 2013, bombing targeting the convoy of senior Sindh High Court (SHC) judge Justice Maqbool Baqar. Th
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Police in Karachi claimed that during an operation in Surjani area of Gadap Town they have arrested Bashir Leghari, the mastermind behind the June 26, 2013, bombing targeting the convoy of senior Sindh High Court (SHC) judge Justice Maqbool Baqar. The suspect is said to belong to the 'Asif chotu group' of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Doctor Ameer Sheikh said the operation was carried out with the help of an Intelligence Agency. While Leghari escaped with minor injuries, 10 people were killed in the attack. Justice Baqar, a member of the Shia community, was said to be on the hit-list of religious militants, including the LeJ and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). A spokesman for TTP had claimed responsibility for the attack on the senior judge, claiming he was targeted due to his “anti-Taliban and anti-Mujahideen decisions”.
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July - 16 
The Chhattisgarh Government on July 16 said that over 1,100 people, including Security Forces (SFs), have lost their lives in Maoist violence in the State in the past six years, with the highest causalities of 392 being reported in Bijapur District,
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The Chhattisgarh Government on July 16 said that over 1,100 people, including Security Forces (SFs), have lost their lives in Maoist violence in the State in the past six years, with the highest causalities of 392 being reported in Bijapur District, reports Zee News. In a written reply to a question by Congress legislator Kuldeep Singh Juneja in the State Assembly, State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said, "Total 3,089 Naxal incidents took place in the State from January 2008 till June 20 this year (2013). In these incidents, 1,181 people, including 696 civilians, 233 Policemen and 252 paramilitary troopers were killed." Figures tabled in the House showed that the highest number of causalities were witnessed in Bijapur, where a total of 392 people including 284 civilians, 70 Policemen and 38 paramilitary forces lost their lives in 934 Maoist incidents that took place between 2008-June 2013. After Bijapur, Dantewada saw second highest causalities numbering 305 followed by Kanker (119), Narayanpur (110), Rajnandgaon (84), Bastar (81), Sukma (30), Dhamtari (18), Gariyaband (14), Balrampur (8) and Kondagaon (7). Balod and Balodabazar Districts saw four causalities each, Mahsamund two while Raigarh, Jashpur and Sarguja witnessed one death each.
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July - 16 
The Chief of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) and founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on July 16 said that we would have to pave the ways for unity of the Ummah (Muslim community) and we would have to leave behind the sectarianism for welfare
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The Chief of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) and founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on July 16 said that we would have to pave the ways for unity of the Ummah (Muslim community) and we would have to leave behind the sectarianism for welfare of the Ummah, reports Sananews.net. While addressing the iftar party (to open the fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan) held at local hotel at the Bosan Road Multan city of Multan District in Punjab, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said that the sacrifices of the Kashmiris are the ‘evidence’ of the notion that the India would not be able to keep on its illegal occupation on the Kashmir. He said that it is shameful for the precursors of the humanity that Security Council and human rights organizations are silent on the massacre of the innocent Muslims in Burma.
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July - 16 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on July 16 that Presidential elections would be held on August 6 and result would be announced on August 7, reports Daily Times. According to a notification, the ECP has fixed programme for receipt
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on July 16 that Presidential elections would be held on August 6 and result would be announced on August 7, reports Daily Times. According to a notification, the ECP has fixed programme for receipt of nomination papers (to be filed at different places), scrutiny of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidature, publication of the list of validly nominated candidates and about the polling day and the places of polling.
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July - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 16 rejected the report that they were sending cadres to Syria, saying some have gone there independently but the movement’s focus remained in Pakistan, reports Daily Times. TTP sources said some militants,
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on July 16 rejected the report that they were sending cadres to Syria, saying some have gone there independently but the movement’s focus remained in Pakistan, reports Daily Times. TTP sources said some militants, mainly Arabs and Central Asians, had gone to fight the forces of President Bashar al Assad, but a senior leader dismissed reports of them setting up camps in Syria. Some media reports say scores of TTP militants are among them and they have set up camps in Syria. A senior ‘commander’ who sits on the Shura (council) of the TTP said that there was no tactical shift and no decision had been made to send forces to Syria. “There is no reality in these reports, we have far better targets in the region, NATO troops headed by the Americans are present in Afghanistan,” he said on condition of anonymity. “We are already in a war with Pakistani troops. We support the mujahedeen’s struggle in Syria but in our opinion, we have a lot more to do here in Pakistan and Afghanistan.” Since the uprising against Assad began in March 2011, foreign jihadists have flocked to Syria, where disparate rebel groups are seeking his downfall.
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July - 16 
The United States needs to hammer out a new drone deal with Pakistan as the Nawaz Sharif Government is unlikely to continue the current policy of plausible deniability, says US think-tank Council on Foreign Relations report released on July 17, repor
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The United States needs to hammer out a new drone deal with Pakistan as the Nawaz Sharif Government is unlikely to continue the current policy of plausible deniability, says US think-tank Council on Foreign Relations report released on July 17, reports Dawn. The report by Daniel Markey, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, says that the new deal will have to be sensitive to Pakistan’s concerns and objectives. “This will likely mean that Washington will face new constraints in its counter-terrorism operations. But managed with care, a new agreement could put the targeted killing campaign against Al Qaeda on firmer political footing without entirely eliminating its effectiveness,” he argues.
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July - 16 
Two unidentified armed assailants shot dead an Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supporter, identified as Mohammed Naeem (32), in Sector-1D of Orangi Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 16, reported The News.
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Two unidentified armed assailants shot dead an Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supporter, identified as Mohammed Naeem (32), in Sector-1D of Orangi Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 16, reported The News.
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July - 16 
Unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline of 12-inch diameter in Jetani near Mach town in Bolan District disrupting gas supply to several areas.
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Unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline of 12-inch diameter in Jetani near Mach town in Bolan District disrupting gas supply to several areas.
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July - 16 
As per the new provision, there will be equal seats of 240 each from direct (first-past-the-post) and proportional elections in the 501-member Constituent Assembly. The remaining 21 seats have been allocated for nominees from various sectors.
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As per the new provision, there will be equal seats of 240 each from direct (first-past-the-post) and proportional elections in the 501-member Constituent Assembly. The remaining 21 seats have been allocated for nominees from various sectors.
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July - 16 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vice-chairperson C. P. Gajurel said on July 16 that his party would defy the Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19, if no change occurs in the present political situati
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vice-chairperson C. P. Gajurel said on July 16 that his party would defy the Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19, if no change occurs in the present political situation of the country, reports Nepal News. Gajurel reiterated that without the change of Government and annulment of March 13, 2013, Presidential decree, they will not participate in the polls. “We have been approached with talks offer. But there is no rationale to sit for the conditional talks,” he said, adding that talks and election preparations are going together, which is not acceptable to his party.
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July - 16 
Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala on July 16 criticized Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s call to indigenous nationalities to resort to protest saying that the Maoists would s
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Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala on July 16 criticized Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s call to indigenous nationalities to resort to protest saying that the Maoists would support their move. “Prachanda’s call for protest is the height of irresponsibility,” Koirala said, adding, “If we are still stuck in ethnic wrangling, conflict and instability, our country has to face severe consequences.” Koirala was speaking with a delegation of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) led by its president Nagendra Kumal. NEFIN has been demanding that the proportional seats of 60 percent as provisioned in the previous Constituent Assembly be maintained in the forthcoming CA, too.
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July - 16 
Pushpa Kamal Dahal became the leader of the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) from July 16 as per the agreement between four major parties on the rotational leadership of the committee. A meeting of the HLPC on July 15 thanked outgoing coordinato
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Pushpa Kamal Dahal became the leader of the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) from July 16 as per the agreement between four major parties on the rotational leadership of the committee. A meeting of the HLPC on July 15 thanked outgoing coordinator Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar.
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July - 16 
country’s prominent politicians, academics and intellectuals on July 16 have unanimously expressed the view that JeI should be banned following the ICT-1 verdict on July 15 that it is a criminal organization, reports The Independent. The ICT-1 in its
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country’s prominent politicians, academics and intellectuals on July 16 have unanimously expressed the view that JeI should be banned following the ICT-1 verdict on July 15 that it is a criminal organization, reports The Independent. The ICT-1 in its judgement in Ghulam Azam’s case said, “In the interest of establishing a democratic as well as non-communal Bangladesh, no such anti-liberation people should be allowed to sit at the helm of Executives of the Government, social or political parties including Government and Non-Government Organisations. We are of the opinion that the Government may take necessary steps to that end for debarring those anti-liberation persons from holding the said superior posts in order to establish a democratic and non-communal country for which millions of people sacrificed their lives during the War of Liberation.”
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July - 16 
Dinajpur District, a bus driver was killed as JeI-ICS cadres pelted brick chips on him at Chirirbandar sub-District. The deceased was Abdul Kuddus (60).
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Dinajpur District, a bus driver was killed as JeI-ICS cadres pelted brick chips on him at Chirirbandar sub-District. The deceased was Abdul Kuddus (60).
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July - 16 
Four persons, including a child, were killed as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to be on the rampage and clashed with law enforcers in different parts of the country on July 16, the second day of
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Four persons, including a child, were killed as Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to be on the rampage and clashed with law enforcers in different parts of the country on July 16, the second day of hartal (general strike) in protest against the verdict against the former JeI ameer (chief) Ghulam Azam, reports The Daily Star.
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July - 16 
Gazipur District, a child was run over by a bus while she was running in fear as pickets set fire to another bus in front of Chandana Police Box at Chowrasta town. The victim is identified as Nadia Sultana (9), the daughter of Saidul Islam. The bus d
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Gazipur District, a child was run over by a bus while she was running in fear as pickets set fire to another bus in front of Chandana Police Box at Chowrasta town. The victim is identified as Nadia Sultana (9), the daughter of Saidul Islam. The bus driver was also injured.
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July - 16 
In Satkhira District, two cadres of JeI-ICS were killed when Police opened fire on them after the law enforcers were attacked by the cadres in Kaliganj sub-District. Nine Policemen and three JeI-ICS cadres also sustained injuries during the clash. Th
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In Satkhira District, two cadres of JeI-ICS were killed when Police opened fire on them after the law enforcers were attacked by the cadres in Kaliganj sub-District. Nine Policemen and three JeI-ICS cadres also sustained injuries during the clash. The deceased were identified as Sharifuzzaman (15) and Ruhul Amin Gazi (35).
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July - 16 
On July 15, Ghulam Azam was given a 90-year jail sentence for masterminding crimes against humanity, genocide and other wartime offences in 1971.
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On July 15, Ghulam Azam was given a 90-year jail sentence for masterminding crimes against humanity, genocide and other wartime offences in 1971.
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July - 16 
Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, a cultural organisation, on July 16 rejected the verdict against former JeI chief Ghulam Azam and demanded that the Government appeal to the Supreme Court seeking capital punishment for him. As Ghulam Azam was the front-li
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Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, a cultural organisation, on July 16 rejected the verdict against former JeI chief Ghulam Azam and demanded that the Government appeal to the Supreme Court seeking capital punishment for him. As Ghulam Azam was the front-liner in committing crimes during the country’s Liberation War, the punishment is inadequate, said the Jote leaders. Protesting the verdict, the organisation held a rally at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Dhaka University campus. Nasiruddin Yusuff Bacchu, who heads the cultural group, announced bringing out marches across the country for staging further protest. General Secretary Hasan Arif said “By making such remarks, the Government is insulting people’s expectations and leaving a bad impression on public mind.”
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July - 16 
Two cadres of Purbo Banglar Communist party (PBCP) were killed by their rival party men at Laxmipur-Belemath village of Jhenidah District on July 16. The dead were identified as Ujjal Mondol (28) and Ashadul Islam (35), reports The Daily Star. Locals
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Two cadres of Purbo Banglar Communist party (PBCP) were killed by their rival party men at Laxmipur-Belemath village of Jhenidah District on July 16. The dead were identified as Ujjal Mondol (28) and Ashadul Islam (35), reports The Daily Star. Locals found the bodies lying in a cropland and informed the Police. Police said Ashadul was the regional chief of PBCP and Ujjal was the deputy chief. They might have been strangled by their rival party men due to internal feud.
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July - 16 
Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka YK Sinha after the latter visited the minister recently that the Sri Lankan Government has opened doors and given equal opportunitie
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Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka YK Sinha after the latter visited the minister recently that the Sri Lankan Government has opened doors and given equal opportunities for every political party to come up with their suggestions and proposals at the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to create permanent ethnic harmony, Daily News reported on July 17. Minister Silva, who is the PSC chairman, said the Government has taken every step to bring the PSC to a fruitful end. He said even though the main Opposition and the TNA have not positively responded to the initiative, they will participate in the PSC since it has been established to look into the proposals and suggestions of political parties with regard to the 13th amendment to the constitution.
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July - 16 
The Navy arrested two persons along with explosives hidden in a fiber glass dingy in Trincomalee District on July 16, reports Daily News. Naval troops attached to SLNS Walagamba of the Eastern Naval Command arrested the two persons and seized the exp
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The Navy arrested two persons along with explosives hidden in a fiber glass dingy in Trincomalee District on July 16, reports Daily News. Naval troops attached to SLNS Walagamba of the Eastern Naval Command arrested the two persons and seized the explosives during random checks on fishing boats prior to their proceeding to sea. Gelignite sticks weighing 200 grams, five non-electric detonators and nine safety fuses were also taken in to custody during their search operations. The arrested persons and the explosives were handed over to Kuchchaveli Police.
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July - 17 
A former militant of disbanded Karbi militant formation, United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), identified as Harlongbi Engti, was lynched by a mob in a village located in Karbi Anglong District on July 17, reports The Telegraph.
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A former militant of disbanded Karbi militant formation, United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), identified as Harlongbi Engti, was lynched by a mob in a village located in Karbi Anglong District on July 17, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 17 
A four-member delegation of Hmar People's Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) arrived in Aizawl in Mizoram from Manipur on July 17 and held a close-door meeting with four other delegation members from Aizawl as the HPC-D would hold talks with representative
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A four-member delegation of Hmar People's Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) arrived in Aizawl in Mizoram from Manipur on July 17 and held a close-door meeting with four other delegation members from Aizawl as the HPC-D would hold talks with representatives of the Mizoram Government on July 18 (today). The delegation would be led by LT Hmar, working president of the Manipur-based outfit. Sources said extension of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed on January 31 would figure in the parleys.
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July - 17 
A local court in Hazaribag District on July 17 sentenced two Maoists to death and two others to life imprisonment for killing 14 people on April 14, 2001, in the District, reports The Times of India. Kailash Sao and Birendra Sao alias Vidrohi were se
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A local court in Hazaribag District on July 17 sentenced two Maoists to death and two others to life imprisonment for killing 14 people on April 14, 2001, in the District, reports The Times of India. Kailash Sao and Birendra Sao alias Vidrohi were sentenced to death by the court. Birendra played a key role in the killings and was at that time the ‘area commander’ of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC), which later merged with the People’s War Group (PWG) to form the CPI-Maoist.
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July - 17 
A major plan of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out a militant attack on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which connects the valley with the rest of the country, has been averted by the Police, on July 17, reports Hindustan Times. According to
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A major plan of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out a militant attack on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which connects the valley with the rest of the country, has been averted by the Police, on July 17, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Srinagar-based Police spokesman of the zonal headquarters, an operation was started in Dooru of Anantnag District when suspicious movement of individuals carrying weapons like AK-47 was reported from the area this week.
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July - 17 
A militant, identified as Shakeel Ahmad Kasana, former bodyguard of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme ‘commander’ Syed Salahudin, who had been under detention since 2012, was killed and five others, including four Policemen and one civil
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A militant, identified as Shakeel Ahmad Kasana, former bodyguard of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme ‘commander’ Syed Salahudin, who had been under detention since 2012, was killed and five others, including four Policemen and one civilian, were injured after militants lobbed a grenade when Shakeel Ahmad Kasana was being taken in a Police vehicle from Pantha Chowk (Srinagar District) Police station to Baramulla District sub jail, on July 17, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that a hand grenade was hurled at a Police vehicle, by militants, which was passing through Batamaloo area at about 12.30pm. Kasana was booked under Section 7/25 of the Arms Act and was slapped with the Public Safety Act (PSA). Recently his PSA was quashed by court and he was rearrested and being shifted to Baramulla District Jail for detention. Sources said that Kasana, infiltrated into Kashmir valley from Pakistan in 2012 along with a Pashtun group of militants. He was arrested by Police and detained under PSA. The group headed by Asadullah, a top ‘commander’ of HM is operating in Kangan area of Ganderbal District since it infiltrated into Kashmir.
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July - 17 
A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Baignath Singh, sustained injuries in an encounter with the Police at Kasmar village under Panki Police Station area
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A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Baignath Singh, sustained injuries in an encounter with the Police at Kasmar village under Panki Police Station area of Palamu District on July 17, reports The Times of India. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said, "PLFI cadres wanted to set ablaze the house of a Maoist Ravinder Yadav at Kasmar village." Police came to know about it and surrounded the PLFI cadre. Fire was exchanged for around 15 minutes. However, the injured PLFI cadre managed to escape.
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July - 17 
A person, identified as Nandalal Bose, working as scribe in a vernacular daily was arrested along with his dealer Abdul Haleem by the Police while he was allegedly exchanging Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with Haleem gang near Benz Circle in Vija
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A person, identified as Nandalal Bose, working as scribe in a vernacular daily was arrested along with his dealer Abdul Haleem by the Police while he was allegedly exchanging Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with Haleem gang near Benz Circle in Vijayawada on July 17, reports The Times of India. Police also recovered FICN with a face value of INR 80,000.
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July - 17 
A US citizen, Natasha Singh, has been asked by Police in Darjeeling (Darjeeling District) in West Bengal to leave India within 48 hours after she was detained by the authorities of the Darjeeling District jail where she had allegedly gone to meet an
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A US citizen, Natasha Singh, has been asked by Police in Darjeeling (Darjeeling District) in West Bengal to leave India within 48 hours after she was detained by the authorities of the Darjeeling District jail where she had allegedly gone to meet an arrested Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent under a false identity, The Times of India reports on July 18. Natasha, on July 17 met Mesasouria, one of the four ISI agents arrested by the Police at Panihati in Kurseong sub-division on May 18. She was detained by the jail guards during her exit after she produced someone else's voter ID card on being asked to prove her identity. Natasha, whose parents are of Indian origin, came to the country on a tourist visa, the police said adding that she had left for Delhi in the night of July 17.
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July - 17 
An under trial prisoner (UTP), who was arrested for his links with banned militant outfit Hynniewtep National Liberation Council (HNLC), managed to escape from his cell at North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NE
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An under trial prisoner (UTP), who was arrested for his links with banned militant outfit Hynniewtep National Liberation Council (HNLC), managed to escape from his cell at North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) in the morning of July 17. The UTP Phyrnailang Swer (32) was arrested by Jowai Police for his alleged links with HNLC on January 24 from his wife’s residence at Iawmusiang area under Jowai Police station. He was later handed over to Shillong Police in connection with some other cases. He was admitted to NEIGRIHMS after he complained of stomach problem. After an initial inquiry, Police arrested two of its armed branch constables — Sangma and Sanborlang Shylla suspecting that they had facilitated the escape of Swer.
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July - 17 
At least three Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) troopers and two guards of a private road construction company were killed and seven others injured on July 17 when armed group of over 125 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a b
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At least three Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) troopers and two guards of a private road construction company were killed and seven others injured on July 17 when armed group of over 125 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a base camp of the company at Goh in Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Confirming the Maoists' attack, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Magadh Range, Naiyyar Hassnain Khan said the incident took place around 6pm. He, however, confirmed the death of two SAP troopers and two guards of the construction company. But, sources in the State Police headquarters confirmed five deaths.
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July - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 17 shot dead a contractor in Koraput District on charges of being a Police informer, reports The Times of India. Sources said four Maoists fired on Balaram Dalai (40) from close range at Kum
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 17 shot dead a contractor in Koraput District on charges of being a Police informer, reports The Times of India. Sources said four Maoists fired on Balaram Dalai (40) from close range at Kumbhariput village. "They reached the village on two motorcycles and pumped bullets into Dalai, who was standing near his house," said the source. Confirming the incident, Police said Dalai was under Maoist scanner for the past few years. The Maoists reportedly left a letter near the body in which they have accused Dalai of working for Police. Four other villagers have been named in the letter and warned against helping Police.
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July - 17 
Immediately after the Home Secretary level talks (July 17-18) between India and Bangladesh, a high level team from New Delhi will reach Dhaka to complete the last round of formalities to bring jailed ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia back to the c
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Immediately after the Home Secretary level talks (July 17-18) between India and Bangladesh, a high level team from New Delhi will reach Dhaka to complete the last round of formalities to bring jailed ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia back to the country, reports The Sentinel. The two–day–long Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh started on July 17. Sources in the Indian Home Ministry confirmed that some final paper works need to be done before the repatriation process.
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July - 17 
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant belonging to Lamphel faction of kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamphel), identified as Achom Bishorjit Singh alias Abu Singh, from Paona Bazar on July 17.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant belonging to Lamphel faction of kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamphel), identified as Achom Bishorjit Singh alias Abu Singh, from Paona Bazar on July 17.
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July - 17 
In view of the recent violence in Garo Hills, a conglomeration of Garo Hills based Non Govermental Organizations (NGOs) convened a meeting at Tura West Garo Hills District whereby they unanimously agreed to the idea that peace and normalcy had to be
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In view of the recent violence in Garo Hills, a conglomeration of Garo Hills based Non Govermental Organizations (NGOs) convened a meeting at Tura West Garo Hills District whereby they unanimously agreed to the idea that peace and normalcy had to be re-instated in the region at the earliest in the interest of all co-existing communities.
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July - 17 
Maoists took away nomination papers filed for two more Panchayats (local self-government institution) in Vishakhapatnam District on July 17. A group of 15 Maoists went to Jamiguda where the nomination papers of Jamiguda and Jillelakota were kept. The
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Maoists took away nomination papers filed for two more Panchayats (local self-government institution) in Vishakhapatnam District on July 17. A group of 15 Maoists went to Jamiguda where the nomination papers of Jamiguda and Jillelakota were kept. They took away the nomination papers and money paid as deposit and made two polling officials march along with them for two kilometres. The Maoists distributed the deposit money to the contestants and warned them not to participate in the elections. The polling staff was let off. Also, contestants for three more Panchayats, two from Chintapalli manadal (administrative division) and one from G. K. Veedhi mandal, both in Vishakhapatnam District, have withdrawn their nominations under the threat of Maoists. The Panchayat elections are scheduled to be held in three phases in July 2013.
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July - 17 
Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a militant hideout at village Larmoo Tral of Awantipora area of Pulwama District and recovered large quantity of explosive material from the hideout. The recovered explosives include 75 kilogramme
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Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a militant hideout at village Larmoo Tral of Awantipora area of Pulwama District and recovered large quantity of explosive material from the hideout. The recovered explosives include 75 kilogrammes of Neo Gel 901, eight Detonator plates, 500 grams of RDX Powder, three Bottles of Potassium permanganate, one Bottle Aluminium fine powder and 16 Fuse Conductors.
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July - 17 
Police and Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in Pakherpora area of Budgam District. During search operation one AK-47 rifle, ten rounds of AK ammunition, six hand grenades and five UBGL grenades were recove
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Police and Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in Pakherpora area of Budgam District. During search operation one AK-47 rifle, ten rounds of AK ammunition, six hand grenades and five UBGL grenades were recovered.
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July - 17 
Police arrested two militants at Police arrested two militants at (Kupwara District) and recovered two hand grenades and some suspicious powder from their possession.
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Police arrested two militants at Police arrested two militants at (Kupwara District) and recovered two hand grenades and some suspicious powder from their possession.
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July - 17 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on July 17 out rightly rejected the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) offer of joining them for peace talks, accusing them of collaborating with the Meghalaya Government in ‘elimin
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on July 17 out rightly rejected the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) offer of joining them for peace talks, accusing them of collaborating with the Meghalaya Government in ‘eliminating’ their cadres to weaken their outfit. In response to the statement issued by the ‘publicity secretary’ of the ANVC-B, Doang D Shira, inviting his organization to join the ongoing peace process with the Government, GNLA leader, Sohan D Shira reiterated that such a proposal from the rival outfit cannot be entertained since there is a move to try and bring the rebel group to its knees by the State Government in collaboration with the ANVC-B. While it has distanced itself from having any involvement in the ANVC-B’s offer of talks, the Sohan D Shira-led GNLA has said that it was ready to talk with the Central Government. “We will talk to the Centre, not with the ANVC,” announced Sohan D Shira in a communique to The Shillong Times on July 17. He also claimed that arms including AK rifles supplied by Meghalaya Police Deputy Superintendant of Police (DSP) Chako to the ANVC-B were being used in operation to eliminate its cadres.
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July - 17 
The Government on July 17 approved a fund of over INR 51 bilion for infrastructure development of the two paramilitary forces Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Assam Rifles that guard two international borders of the country, according to The Times of In
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The Government on July 17 approved a fund of over INR 51 bilion for infrastructure development of the two paramilitary forces Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Assam Rifles that guard two international borders of the country, according to The Times of India. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) sanctioned funds to the tune of over INR 35.10 billion to the SSB, which guards the frontiers with Nepal and Bhutan, for construction of office and residential buildings and border outposts at various establishments of the force during the 12th Five Year Plan period. The funds will also be used by the SSB to construct barracks and non-residential buildings. The CCEA also approved construction of 2,000 houses and 10 barracks at 12 sites at an estimated cost of INR 4.13 billion for the force. It also approved funds for construction of office and buildings for the Assam Rifles at a cost of over INR 9.69 billion. "This includes construction of 113 barracks, 8 hospitals and 180 other office buildings," an official statement issued after the meeting said. In addition, construction of 840 houses was also approved at six sites of the paramilitary at an estimated cost of INR 2.17 billion, the statement said.
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July - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing conspiracy of Indian Mujahideen (IM), in its first chargesheet filed on July 17, traces the origins of the banned outfit and details its agenda but fails to find any exhaustive evidence, according to I
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing conspiracy of Indian Mujahideen (IM), in its first chargesheet filed on July 17, traces the origins of the banned outfit and details its agenda but fails to find any exhaustive evidence, according to Indian Express. The 42-page chargesheet was filed in a case against 12 IM operatives, including Yasin Bhatkal, Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal registered in September 2012. In what reads like a compilation of previous chargesheets filed by various state police and the special cell of Delhi Police, it states that "IM was formed in or around 2003 end in the wake of communal mobilisation due to factors like Babri Masjid demolition and Gujarat riots". According to the NIA, IM was formed after a group of certain ultra radicalised Muslim youths segregated themselves from Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). Without substantiating, NIA claims, "Source information revealed that IM is receiving regular funding from abroad..." It goes on to say that IM is undertaking "large-scale recruitment" for acts of terror with "active support from their Pakistan-based associates and sleeper cells within the country". NIA further says, "IM does not believe in the Constitution and believes in waging war against India." However, the NIA has no idea on the means of communication used by the outfit to contact its cadre. The chargesheet says the group recruits cadre by "engaging them in discussions".
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The National Investigation Agency on July 17 filed a chargesheet against five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives for allegedly conspiring to carry out terrorist strikes in India, reports New Indian Express. Mohammad Danish Ansari alias Abdul
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The National Investigation Agency on July 17 filed a chargesheet against five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives for allegedly conspiring to carry out terrorist strikes in India, reports New Indian Express. Mohammad Danish Ansari alias Abdul Wahab, Mohammad Aftab Alam alias Farooq, Imran Khan, Syed Maqbool alias Zuber and Obaidur Rehman have been charged under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 121 A and 123. “The five accused have been charged for being active members of the Indian Mujahideen, a proscribed terrorist organisation, under the UAPA and for hatching a conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts in the country,” the NIA said.
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July - 17 
The Sangai Express reports that altogether 45 cadres of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), including its ‘Chairman’, SK Thadou, surrendered during a simple ‘Home Coming ceremony’ held on July 17 at Inspection Bungalow in Kadamtala in Jiribam in Im
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The Sangai Express reports that altogether 45 cadres of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), including its ‘Chairman’, SK Thadou, surrendered during a simple ‘Home Coming ceremony’ held on July 17 at Inspection Bungalow in Kadamtala in Jiribam in Imphal East District before the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary (North East) Shambu Singh. They are the last cadres of the UTLA-SK Thadou to surrender before the Government. The surrendered cadres dep[osited 42 arms that included nine 9mm pistols; two .32 pistols, six 9mm carbine, one UZI (9mm), two shot guns, six Rifle Bolt Action, three AK-47 rifles, one AK-56 rifle, two M-16 rifles, one 40mm lathod and nine country made guns while the ammunitions deposited included six rounds of 9mm pistol, 41 rounds of AK-47 rifle, 15 rounds of M-16, six long cases of .38, 19 rounds of 7.62mm and two lethod bombs. With this, all the sub-factions of UTLA have now joined the peace process which will bring about peace and developments in the general area of Vangai Ridge, Jiribam and adjoining areas, the report said. Shambu Singh later described the ceremony as another big step towards peace initiative and appealed to all the underground groups to abjure the path of violence and join the mainstream. SK Thadou said that they have laid down arms as they desired peace.
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July - 17 
The Supreme Court has directed both the Centre and State Government to furnish an estimated time-frame for updating the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRC) in one single Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC), reports The Shillong Times.
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The Supreme Court has directed both the Centre and State Government to furnish an estimated time-frame for updating the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRC) in one single Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC), reports The Shillong Times.
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July - 17 
Tripura government has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention to send back over 37,000 Bru tribal refugees, living in Tripura for 16 years, back to their homes in Mizoram, reports Nagaland Post on July 18. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sa
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Tripura government has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention to send back over 37,000 Bru tribal refugees, living in Tripura for 16 years, back to their homes in Mizoram, reports Nagaland Post on July 18. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on July 17 and requested their personal intervention to send back the refugees who fled Mizoram following ethnic violence. According to the official, Sarkar told prime minister and home minister separately that “continuous presence for over 16 years of about 37,000 tribal refugees from Mizoram has been a matter of concern for Tripura. The long stay of the refugees in Tripura has its own socio-economic and law and order problems. The state government is providing necessary support for early repatriation of these families”.
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July - 17 
Two militants who had deserted the GNLA’s Chokpot camp two months ago were arrested from the Samanda area of East Garo Hills District while they were travelling in a Sumo on July 17, reports Assam Tribune.
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Two militants who had deserted the GNLA’s Chokpot camp two months ago were arrested from the Samanda area of East Garo Hills District while they were travelling in a Sumo on July 17, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 17 
Unidentified militants exploded a powerful grenade in the complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Science and Hospital (RIMS) in Imphal West District on July 17, reports The Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported, Police said.
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Unidentified militants exploded a powerful grenade in the complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Science and Hospital (RIMS) in Imphal West District on July 17, reports The Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported, Police said.
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July - 17 
A cadre of an unspecified outfit was killed by a volunteer of a local peace committee in Nawgazee Bara area of Shalobar in Bara tehsil. Sources said that Laeeq Shah along with his colleagues was patrolling Nawgazee Bara area when he was attacked by a
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A cadre of an unspecified outfit was killed by a volunteer of a local peace committee in Nawgazee Bara area of Shalobar in Bara tehsil. Sources said that Laeeq Shah along with his colleagues was patrolling Nawgazee Bara area when he was attacked by a volunteer of Shalobar Peace Committee.
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July - 17 
A foreign student of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), identified as Muhammad, was abducted by unidentified militants from Hyderabad District. According to details Muhammad along with his friend Yousuf was coming from Jamshoro
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A foreign student of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), identified as Muhammad, was abducted by unidentified militants from Hyderabad District. According to details Muhammad along with his friend Yousuf was coming from Jamshoro District to Qasimabad in Hyderabad District when unidentified militants travelling in a car intercepted them and abducted both of them. Later, the accused released Yousuf.
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July - 17 
A member of a defunct peace committee was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Omar Adda locality of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that Iqbal Khan was affiliated with the defunct peace committee led by
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A member of a defunct peace committee was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Omar Adda locality of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that Iqbal Khan was affiliated with the defunct peace committee led by Turkistan Bettani in Tank.
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July - 17 
A NATO aircraft infiltrated Pakistan’s airspace on July 17 and flew around for a duration of five to six minutes, reported The Express Tribune. They were in breach of Pakistan’s laws. However, military sources contradicted the news saying that no suc
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A NATO aircraft infiltrated Pakistan’s airspace on July 17 and flew around for a duration of five to six minutes, reported The Express Tribune. They were in breach of Pakistan’s laws. However, military sources contradicted the news saying that no such incident had occurred. They said there was no question of airspace violation by the coalition forces aircraft operating in Afghanistan.
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July - 17 
A security official, identified as Ahmed Khan, and a militant, identified as Amanullah, were killed and two others sustained injuries in an exchange of fire during a raid conducted by Law Enforcement Agencies, including the Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF
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A security official, identified as Ahmed Khan, and a militant, identified as Amanullah, were killed and two others sustained injuries in an exchange of fire during a raid conducted by Law Enforcement Agencies, including the Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF), Balochistan Levies and Police at a house in Gulistan tehsil (revenue unit) of Qilla Abdullah District on July 17, reported Daily Times. The security personnel also recovered a huge quantity of weapons from the house, which included three Kalashnikovs, three magazines and two TT pistols.
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July - 17 
An explosion took place in a bus in Paharipura area of Peshawar ([Peshawar District) near the Motorway exchange. The blast occurred inside an inter-city bus travelling between Abbottabad and Peshawar. The driver of the privately-owned bus service not
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An explosion took place in a bus in Paharipura area of Peshawar ([Peshawar District) near the Motorway exchange. The blast occurred inside an inter-city bus travelling between Abbottabad and Peshawar. The driver of the privately-owned bus service noticed a suspicious attachment on the back of the bus, prompting him to alarm the passengers. The Bomb Disposal Squad was sought but the explosives went off before the BDS could arrive.
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July - 17 
Appearing before the Supreme Court on July 17, Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police informed the court that the issue in Lyari (Lyari Town of Karachi, Karachi District) was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities
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Appearing before the Supreme Court on July 17, Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police informed the court that the issue in Lyari (Lyari Town of Karachi, Karachi District) was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities rather it was a tussle between two rival gangs in the locality, reported Dawn. He suggested the establishment of check posts on the rooftops on the residence of the Katchi community members in order to ensure the provision of security. The Supreme Court was hearing over Karachi unrest case. During the apex court's hearing held at its Karachi registry, Justice Amir Hani Muslim, inquired about the root cause of the Lyari issue, further questioning if the issue was politically motivated. Justice Khilji Arif Hussain remarked that the law and order situation in Lyari had deteriorated a while ago and not just a month ago. Few members of the Katchi communits, including women, staged a protest outside the Karachi registry of the Supreme Court where the hearing over the Karachi unrest was underway. The protesters demanded that the court take special notice of the law and order situation in Karachi.
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July - 17 
Blast had occurred earlier outside a house near Scheme chowk on Kohat road Peshawar. Police sources that a home-made explosive device was used in the blast and that there no human casualties in the incident. A portion of the boundary wall of the hous
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Blast had occurred earlier outside a house near Scheme chowk on Kohat road Peshawar. Police sources that a home-made explosive device was used in the blast and that there no human casualties in the incident. A portion of the boundary wall of the house was damaged as a result of the explosion.
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July - 17 
Despite a new Government in place, the situation in Balochistan has turned worse, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on July 17, reports The Express Tribune. The Chief Justice made this comment while hearing the Balochistan law and order c
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Despite a new Government in place, the situation in Balochistan has turned worse, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on July 17, reports The Express Tribune. The Chief Justice made this comment while hearing the Balochistan law and order case. Then apex court bench observed that the former Government failed to protect the people of the province and everyone hoped the new government will change things for better, however, the situation has not improved. The Chief Justice further lamented zero progress in the missing persons’ case. Commenting on the sectarian violence in the province, Chief Justice Chaudhry said only one community is being targeted by the extremists. He added that the militants are strengthening because of the Government’s soft stance. Chief Secretary of Balochistan – who appeared before the court today – admitted that the situation in Balochistan has turned worse but assured that the Police were more active than before and have been raiding and arresting suspects. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-Nawaz) Government is planning to replace its predecessor’s flagship programme for Balochistan with a new policy after it failed to resolve the festering problems of the troubled province. “We intend to introduce a new policy … We believe a vibrant economic policy can heal the wounds of the people of the violence-wrecked province,” Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lieutenant-General (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch said. The previous Pakistan People’s Party-led Government had introduced the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan (AHB) package with much fanfare in 2009 as part of its efforts to stabilise the situation in the province. The wide-ranging package – which was aimed at eliminating the sense of deprivation among the people – comprised six constitutional, five political, 16 administrative and 34 economic proposals. However, the Government could implement just 43 of the 61 proposals by the end of its five-year constitutional tenure. The new Balochistan policy will focus on the 18 non-implemented proposals of the AHB package, officials preparing the draft said. Its prime focus, according to them, will be Balochistan’s share in gas royalties from the Iran-Pakistan pipeline agreement – under the USD 1.4 billion pact, Islamabad intends to import 750mmcfd of gas from Tehran. The new policy will allocate a third (250mmcfd) of the gas imported under the agreement to Balochistan.
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July - 17 
Hafiz Bashir Leghari, the prime suspect in connection with the June 26, 2013, attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar that killed 10 persons, who was arrested from Surjani area of Gulshan Town in Karachi District on July 16, 2013, succumbed to his injuries o
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Hafiz Bashir Leghari, the prime suspect in connection with the June 26, 2013, attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar that killed 10 persons, who was arrested from Surjani area of Gulshan Town in Karachi District on July 16, 2013, succumbed to his injuries on July 17, reports Dawn. Denying Bashir’s affiliation with any terrorist outfit his son claimed that his father was injured in “fake encounter”, adding that police entered into their house and injured his father, reported The News. Police, later, took their licensed weapon and declared it a shootout. He denied any link of his father with Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) or Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ).
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July - 17 
In an open letter released on July 17 the senior ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Adnan Rasheed, wrote to Malala Yusufzai, accusing her of “smearing” them and urging her to return home and join a madrassa, reports Daily Times. Adnan R
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In an open letter released on July 17 the senior ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Adnan Rasheed, wrote to Malala Yusufzai, accusing her of “smearing” them and urging her to return home and join a madrassa, reports Daily Times. Adnan Rasheed, who is a former air force member turned TTP cadre, said he personally wished the attack had not happened, but accused her of running a “smearing campaign” against the militants. “It is amazing that you are shouting for education, you and the United Nations Organisation (UNO) is pretending that you were shot due to education, although this is not the reason...not the education but your propaganda was the issue,” Rasheed wrote, adding, “What you are doing now, you are using your tongue on the behest of others.” The letter, written in English, was sent to reporters in northwest Pakistan and its authenticity confirmed to AFP by a senior Taliban cadre who is a close associate of Rasheed. He accused Malala of seeking to promote an education system begun by the British colonialists to produce “Asians in blood but English in taste” and said students should study Islam and not what it called the “satanic or secular curriculum”. “I advise you to come back home, adopt the Islamic and Pashtun culture, join any female Islamic madrassa near your home town, study and learn the book of Allah, use your pen for Islam and plight of Muslim ummah (community),” Rasheed wrote.
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July - 17 
It was reported that the Sindh Government’s efforts to make Lyari area in Karachi safe for the Kutchhi residents of the area seem to be failing as 250 more of them left the troubled area in three buses destined for Badin District. Usman Kutchhi, the
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It was reported that the Sindh Government’s efforts to make Lyari area in Karachi safe for the Kutchhi residents of the area seem to be failing as 250 more of them left the troubled area in three buses destined for Badin District. Usman Kutchhi, the spokesperson for the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC), said the 250 migrants would reach the central shelter camp in Badin. He added that around 350 families of Kutchhi community had left their homes in Lyari and shifted to the central camp in Badin. “Many other families have temporarily settled in Tharparkar District and other towns of the province.”
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July - 17 
Peshawar Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives and related material and also arrested one suspected terrorist during a raid conducted in Federal H colony in Hassan Garhi area. Police sources that four suicide vests, 50 hand grenades, 20 prim
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Peshawar Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives and related material and also arrested one suspected terrorist during a raid conducted in Federal H colony in Hassan Garhi area. Police sources that four suicide vests, 50 hand grenades, 20 prima-cords, 20 receivers and 90 detonators were recovered during the raid. One suspected terrorists was also taken into custody while two of his associates managed to escape.
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July - 17 
The Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) claimed the Police raid on 60-year-old Hafiz Bashir Leghari’s home was regrettable. “In order to hide their own failure, the Police have termed him the mastermind of the attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar,” said ASWJ
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The Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) claimed the Police raid on 60-year-old Hafiz Bashir Leghari’s home was regrettable. “In order to hide their own failure, the Police have termed him the mastermind of the attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar,” said ASWJ spokesman Maulana Akbar Saeed Farooqi in a press statement, adding that he was a local social leader, chairman of the Deoband action committee and businessman.
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July - 17 
The United Kingdom on July 17 announced to work in partnership with Pakistan for developing strategies to tackle the ‘critical’ challenges of terrorism and energy crisis, reports Daily Times. British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Af
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The United Kingdom on July 17 announced to work in partnership with Pakistan for developing strategies to tackle the ‘critical’ challenges of terrorism and energy crisis, reports Daily Times. British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague paid tribute to the Pakistani people for their ‘considerable’ sacrifices in the war against terrorism. “The people of Pakistan have rejected terrorism and extremism,” he said and added that his country was ready to provide Pakistan with expertise to help it develop a national strategy against terrorism.
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July - 17 
Two members of a peace committee were killed and six injured in exchange of fire in Tirah valley area of Landi Kotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 17, reports Dawn. Sources in the area sa
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Two members of a peace committee were killed and six injured in exchange of fire in Tirah valley area of Landi Kotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 17, reports Dawn. Sources in the area said some members of the peace committee in Bagh Maidan were opposed to the command of Meenar Khan alias Meenari. They said members of the peace committee had a heated argument on the matter, which led to the exchange of fire killing two and injuring six.
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July - 17 
Unidentified militants shot dead Malik Yarzaman Khan, a member of Salarzai Peace Committee, in Singery area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency. According to the officials of local administration, Malik Yarzaman Khan (46), was on way t
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Unidentified militants shot dead Malik Yarzaman Khan, a member of Salarzai Peace Committee, in Singery area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency. According to the officials of local administration, Malik Yarzaman Khan (46), was on way to his home when unidentified militants shot him dead and managed to escape.
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July - 17 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies, that have been opposing the elections, agreed to sit for talks with the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), reports Kantipuronline.com. The decision follows HLPC Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s willingness to sit
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies, that have been opposing the elections, agreed to sit for talks with the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), reports Kantipuronline.com. The decision follows HLPC Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s willingness to sit for unconditional dialogue and the panel’s invite on July 17. In a telephone conversation, Baidya told Dahal that his alliance, of which he is the coordinator, will attend the talks next week, after discussing the possible compromises in his party’s State Council meeting that is under way.
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July - 17 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya and other dissident political parties on July 17 rejected the HLPC offer for talks, reports Myrepublica.com. Baidya told, “We received the letter but it is not acceptable to us because they have set a condition for negotiations. Tal
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya and other dissident political parties on July 17 rejected the HLPC offer for talks, reports Myrepublica.com. Baidya told, “We received the letter but it is not acceptable to us because they have set a condition for negotiations. Talks on the announced CA polls are unacceptable to us. However, we will take a formal decision only after our [alliance] meeting.”
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July - 17 
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ram Kumar Shrestha on July 17 said that the Interim Election Government is ready to postpone the Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19 and even make way for another Government if
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Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ram Kumar Shrestha on July 17 said that the Interim Election Government is ready to postpone the Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19 and even make way for another Government if it helps in forging consensus among the political parties, reports Nepal News. Saying that the CA election has been scheduled for November 19 as per the agreement among the major parties, the tourism minister assured that the November election won’t be affected or stalled just because one or two political parties have threatened to boycott it. He said since Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has shown readiness to come to the negotiating table by leaving it former stance of not holding any kind of talks with the major parties, there is high possibility of the party participating in the election.
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July - 17 
The High-Level Political Committee (HLPC) on July 17 decided to prepare the draft of the new constitution in six months and finalise it within a year from the establishment of the CA. HLPC member and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) v
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The High-Level Political Committee (HLPC) on July 17 decided to prepare the draft of the new constitution in six months and finalise it within a year from the establishment of the CA. HLPC member and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said the parties took the decision in order to create election atmosphere and assured people that the CA will promulgate constitution this time.
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July - 17 
UCPN-M chairman and head of the HLPC Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July wrote a letter to CPN-Maoist-Baidya chairman Mohan Baidya inviting his party for formal talks. Dahal dispatched the letter to Baidya soon after the HLPC meeting decided to
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UCPN-M chairman and head of the HLPC Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July wrote a letter to CPN-Maoist-Baidya chairman Mohan Baidya inviting his party for formal talks. Dahal dispatched the letter to Baidya soon after the HLPC meeting decided to invite the disgruntled parties for talks. One of Dahal's aides delivered the letter to CPN-Maoist-Baidya central office in Kathmandu.
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July - 17 
Immediately after the Home Secretary level talks (July 17-18) between India and Bangladesh, a high level team from New Delhi will reach Dhaka to complete the last round of formalities to bring jailed ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia back to the c
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Immediately after the Home Secretary level talks (July 17-18) between India and Bangladesh, a high level team from New Delhi will reach Dhaka to complete the last round of formalities to bring jailed ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia back to the country, reports The Sentinel. The two–day–long Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh started on July 17. Sources in the Indian Home Ministry confirmed that some final paper works need to be done before the repatriation process.
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July - 17 
International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on July 17 sentenced JeI secretary general Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed to death for his role in crimes against humanity, including the mass extermination of intellectuals towards the end of the Liberation War i
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International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on July 17 sentenced JeI secretary general Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed to death for his role in crimes against humanity, including the mass extermination of intellectuals towards the end of the Liberation War in 1971, reports Daily Star. The Tribunal found the 65-year-old Mojaheed guilty of murders, persecutions and detentions of unarmed people. In a verdict that sheds light on the nation’s struggle for freedom from Pakistan, three judges of the tribunal said Mojaheed held superior responsibility in abetting, planning and facilitating the mass killings of the “best sons and daughters of the soil”. Mojaheed had led a “death squad”, named Al-Badr, which worked as an auxiliary force for the Pakistani army.
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July - 17 
Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Gazipur city of Gazipur District on July 17 in a case filed over the violence during JeI-enforced hartal (gener
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Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Gazipur city of Gazipur District on July 17 in a case filed over the violence during JeI-enforced hartal (general strike) on July 16, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Shohel Rana, Asaduzzaman, Mahmudul Hasan, Abul Hasem Khan, Nasrullah, Jamal Uddin, Nazmunnahar and Kamruzaman. Of them, Hashem is the District ‘ameer’ (chief) and Jamal is ‘assistant secretary’.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 filed a case against 1,500 cadres of JeI and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on charge of attacking Police during July 16' s hartal, reports The New Nation. However, none was arrested in this connection. On July 16, Je
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Police on July 17 filed a case against 1,500 cadres of JeI and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on charge of attacking Police during July 16' s hartal, reports The New Nation. However, none was arrested in this connection. On July 16, JeI-ICS cadres traded shots with law enforcers, which left their two cadres dead and over 50 people, including nine Policemen, injured.
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July - 17 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) is set to deliver on July 17 (today) the verdict in the war crimes case against JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, reports The Daily Star. The alleged chief of infamous Al-Badr force is faci
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) is set to deliver on July 17 (today) the verdict in the war crimes case against JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, reports The Daily Star. The alleged chief of infamous Al-Badr force is facing seven charges, including that of murder, genocide and conspiracy to kill intellectuals, during the country’s Liberation War in 1971. Mojaheed, a former technocrat minister of the last Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance Government, was arrested on June 29, 2010, in connection with a case filed for allegedly hurting religious sentiment of Muslims. On July 21, 2010, the special agency, formed to probe war crimes, commenced investing his alleged crimes committed during the war of liberation. Mojaheed was shown arrested in the war crimes case on August 2, 2010.
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July - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ishaque Kandulna, was arrested by Jharkhand Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Goelkera area in West Singhbhum District on July 18, reports The Pioneer. Th
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ishaque Kandulna, was arrested by Jharkhand Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Goelkera area in West Singhbhum District on July 18, reports The Pioneer. The arrest also led to the recovery of a laptop, a pen drive, a hard disc, uniforms and around 300 cartridges. The West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj said Security Force personnel destroyed many of the confiscated items like generator, uniforms and Maoist literature, as it was not worth carrying back.
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July - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rahul alias Rajendra, was arrested by Security Force personnel in Kursel village of Kanker District on July 18, reports PTI. He was arrested during a joint combing operation by Borde
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rahul alias Rajendra, was arrested by Security Force personnel in Kursel village of Kanker District on July 18, reports PTI. He was arrested during a joint combing operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police. He was allegedly involved in several cases of loot, attack and other serious crimes.
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July - 18 
A prominent cardiologist and former Director of Jammu and Kashmir’s hospital, SK Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Sheikh Jalal, was critically injured and his two security guards were killed when militants attacked him in Pampore town of Pulwama Dis
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A prominent cardiologist and former Director of Jammu and Kashmir’s hospital, SK Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Sheikh Jalal, was critically injured and his two security guards were killed when militants attacked him in Pampore town of Pulwama District, on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The two security guards have been identified as Tariq Ahmad and Perwaiz Ahmad Wani. Dr Jalal had gone to Pampore to offer condolence to one of his acquaintance. When Dr Jalal along with his two guards were coming out of the house, the militants were waiting outside who fired at them killing two policeman on the spot while Dr Jalal received injuries.
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July - 18 
Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB), Khagen Sarma, who also participated in the talks, said that they have asked Ranjan Daimary to submit some details, including a list of the group’s cadres, required for signing the suspen
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Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB), Khagen Sarma, who also participated in the talks, said that they have asked Ranjan Daimary to submit some details, including a list of the group’s cadres, required for signing the suspension of operations agreement. “They have around 400 cadres but we have asked them to submit a list formally. Once the suspension of operations agreement is signed, their cadres will be sheltered in designated camps and will be offered incentives according to the government scheme. Besides, we will take their arms in our control,” he added.
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July - 18 
As reports of the civilian killings and alleged desecration of holy book spread, people took to streets at many places including Batote, Chanderkoot, Ramban and Banihal and blocked Jammu-Srinagar National Highway disrupting movement of Amarnath Yatra
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As reports of the civilian killings and alleged desecration of holy book spread, people took to streets at many places including Batote, Chanderkoot, Ramban and Banihal and blocked Jammu-Srinagar National Highway disrupting movement of Amarnath Yatra convoy and other normal traffic prompting authorities to impose curfew in Ramban town and other areas on the National Highway.
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July - 18 
At least four persons were killed and 43 others, including a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and 14 Police constables, were injured at Dharam in Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District on July 18 in a clash between a group of ‘protesters’ and the
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At least four persons were killed and 43 others, including a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and 14 Police constables, were injured at Dharam in Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District on July 18 in a clash between a group of ‘protesters’ and the BSF, reports Daily Excelsior. The mob protesting against alleged desecration of holy book by the Security Force personnel at Dharam on July 17 attacked the BSF camp of 76 battalion at Dharam thrice - First in the night of July 17 and twice in the morning of July 18 forcing the security personnel to retaliate. After the killing of four civilians in the firing, the mob intensified protests along with dead bodies seeking action against the BSF and a high level inquiry. An indefinite curfew was clamped in Ramban at 5pm.
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July - 18 
Bihar Jharkhand North Chhattisgarh Special Area Committee (BJNCSAC) spokesperson Gopalji expressed ‘grief’ over the death of SF personnel in Aurangabad attack. Issuing a press statement on July 18, Gopalji said their aim was to snatch firearms from s
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Bihar Jharkhand North Chhattisgarh Special Area Committee (BJNCSAC) spokesperson Gopalji expressed ‘grief’ over the death of SF personnel in Aurangabad attack. Issuing a press statement on July 18, Gopalji said their aim was to snatch firearms from security personnel, so that they can equip common man with weapons and carry on their fight against the ongoing operation ‘green hunt’.
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July - 18 
Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar began formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) in Guwahati but cautioned that dialogue could not be an excuse to carry on unlawful activities like
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Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar began formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) in Guwahati but cautioned that dialogue could not be an excuse to carry on unlawful activities like extortion. Haldar’s caution follows accusations by Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chairman, Hagrama Mohilary that the Daimary and I.K. Songbijit factions of the NDFB are engaging in extortion in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD). Although both sides claimed that the talks had kicked off on “a positive note”, Daimary said political issues did not come up and discussions were limited to steps to carry the dialogue forward. “We will meet next month for further discussions”.
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July - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres demolished an under-construction Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on the outskirts of Basuachak village under Chanan block in Lakihisarai District on July 18, reports The Telegraph. Police r
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres demolished an under-construction Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on the outskirts of Basuachak village under Chanan block in Lakihisarai District on July 18, reports The Telegraph. Police recovered handwritten posters from the spot in which the Maoists protested the government’s attitude to suppress the voice of the underprivileged people. Around 24 armed Maoists came to the site of the CRPF camp and demolished the under-construction structure.
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July - 18 
Exhorting Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to take a strong stance on Jammu and Kashmir, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on July 18 tweeted that Kashmiris had always looked upon Pakistan to represent their case in the worl
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Exhorting Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to take a strong stance on Jammu and Kashmir, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on July 18 tweeted that Kashmiris had always looked upon Pakistan to represent their case in the world stage, reports Times of India.
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July - 18 
Odisha Police claimed to have killed three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in a forest near Kiramdungri village in Rayagada District around midnight on July 18, reports Hindustan Times. Police believe they gunned d
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Odisha Police claimed to have killed three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in a forest near Kiramdungri village in Rayagada District around midnight on July 18, reports Hindustan Times. Police believe they gunned down six Maoists but the higher death toll is yet to be confirmed. S Devdutt Singh, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), South-Western Range said “We have recovered three bodies.”
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July - 18 
On August 5, 2013, the Bombay high court will start hearing the death confirmation of Mirza Himayat Baig, the lone convict in the German Bakery blast (February 13, 2010) case, reports dnaindia.com. Baig was convicted under sections 302 (murder), 307
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On August 5, 2013, the Bombay high court will start hearing the death confirmation of Mirza Himayat Baig, the lone convict in the German Bakery blast (February 13, 2010) case, reports dnaindia.com. Baig was convicted under sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 120B (criminal conspiracy) 435 (mischief with an intent to cause damage), 435 and 474 (possessing forged documents) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He was convicted under sections 3 (causing an explosion to endanger life) and 4 (making an explosive to endanger life) and 5 (making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances) of the Explosive Substances Act. He has also been convicted under various section of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) 1967.
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July - 18 
Police have arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in circulation of threatening posters on behalf of militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Anantnag town (Anantnag District). The spokesman said that a case (FIR No. 225/2013 under S
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Police have arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in circulation of threatening posters on behalf of militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Anantnag town (Anantnag District). The spokesman said that a case (FIR No. 225/2013 under Section 505,506, 120(b) RPC and 13 ULA Act) was registered and investigation was taken up during which Police received a tip off, regarding Ashiq Hussain Narchor to be involved in the poster pasting incident. The spokesman said that Narchor was arrested, during his questioning he confessed of preparing and pasting the threat letters at various places in town Anantnag. He also disclosed the name of his associates who assisted him in execution of work. They were later arrested on his disclosure and upon their disclosure one Laptop, one Printer, 05 plain leaves of HM letter pad, and two printed leaves of HM letter pad were recovered. Posters, typeset in Urdu on behalf of HM, spread a wave of terror in South Kashmir.
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July - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a shipment of arms meant for Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ (C-in-C), Sohan D Shira, from a vehicle at Chinabat village located on the main highway between Tura and Williamnagar in East Ga
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a shipment of arms meant for Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ (C-in-C), Sohan D Shira, from a vehicle at Chinabat village located on the main highway between Tura and Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on July 18, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered three automatic rifles, an AK-56, an AK mounted with a bipod stand along with a drum magazine and a 5.56 calibre AK rifle fitted with a UBGL, two live UBGL grenades and six rounds of different caliber ammunition from the vehicle. One of the three occupants of the vehicle, identified as Bit A Sangma of Nagaland, was arrested by SFs.
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July - 18 
Security Forces arrested two extortionists, identified as Ramen Gogoi (27) and Thaneswar Gogoi, (55), at Sepon in Sivasagar District on July 18 for extorting money from a businessman in the name of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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Security Forces arrested two extortionists, identified as Ramen Gogoi (27) and Thaneswar Gogoi, (55), at Sepon in Sivasagar District on July 18 for extorting money from a businessman in the name of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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July - 18 
State chief minister Neiphiu Rio who also holds the finance portfolio disclosed that the special economic package announced by the Centre of INR 300 crore for ENPO areas was yet to be released by the finance ministry in view of the country’s adverse
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State chief minister Neiphiu Rio who also holds the finance portfolio disclosed that the special economic package announced by the Centre of INR 300 crore for ENPO areas was yet to be released by the finance ministry in view of the country’s adverse economic position. In his budget speech on July 18, Rio stated that the package announced in 2012 was subject to availability of additional resources with the finance ministry. He said even other North Eastern states did not get funds for similar commitments made. Rio also stated that the deputy chairman Planning Commission of India (PCI) had assured him during the last Plan discussion, that the matter would be reviewed during the later part of 2013.
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July - 18 
Talks between Hmar People's Convention - Democrats (HPC-D) and Mizoram Government on July 18 was inconclusive, reports Times of India. The joint secretary of the State Home Department, Lalbiakzama, told reporters the talks were held in a suitable atm
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Talks between Hmar People's Convention - Democrats (HPC-D) and Mizoram Government on July 18 was inconclusive, reports Times of India. The joint secretary of the State Home Department, Lalbiakzama, told reporters the talks were held in a suitable atmosphere. However, the HPC-D delegation reportedly wanted to be assured of the government's sincerity before extending the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement for another six months. "Both the sides agreed that the issue of extension of the SoO would be taken up after holding consultations with the higher authorities," Lalbiakzama said.
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July - 18 
The 37 Assam Rifles rescued a civilian, who they claimed had been abducted by NSCN-IM from Heningkunglwa under Peren District on July 18. Colonel AS Chauhan said the person, identified as Amon Sanjao, was abducted from Senapati District in Manipur by
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The 37 Assam Rifles rescued a civilian, who they claimed had been abducted by NSCN-IM from Heningkunglwa under Peren District on July 18. Colonel AS Chauhan said the person, identified as Amon Sanjao, was abducted from Senapati District in Manipur by the NSCN-IM cadres on April 16, as he was unable to pay them INR 150,000. He is a timber merchant and a resident of Bishenpur in Manipur.
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July - 18 
The breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) asked GNLA ‘C-in-C’ Sohan D Shira to reconsider the outfit’s invitation to join the ongoing peace process with the government. The ‘publicity secretary’ of ANVC-B, Doang D. Shira said
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The breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) asked GNLA ‘C-in-C’ Sohan D Shira to reconsider the outfit’s invitation to join the ongoing peace process with the government. The ‘publicity secretary’ of ANVC-B, Doang D. Shira said, “Sohan should reconsider our invitation and see through the possibility of being part of the final settlement which will pave way for real peace.” According to ANVC-B, Sohan must understand that he was one of the signatories of the ANVC’s ceasefire agreement in 2004. The GNLA leader had earlier out rightly rejected the ANVC-B’s offer of joining the ongoing peace process.
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July - 18 
The counterfeit currency wing of Crime Branch Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) at Trichy (Tiruchirapalli District) on July 18 arrested three people and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2.5 milion, reports The Tim
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The counterfeit currency wing of Crime Branch Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) at Trichy (Tiruchirapalli District) on July 18 arrested three people and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2.5 milion, reports The Times of India. Police arrested Ramadass, Augustin and Krishnamoorthy based on a complaint filed by a land broker Ramu of Pudukkottai (Pudukkottai District).
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July - 18 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police will set up a temporary outpost at Sanauli border in Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh to verify the background of Kashmiris returning from Pakistan via Nepal to su
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police will set up a temporary outpost at Sanauli border in Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh to verify the background of Kashmiris returning from Pakistan via Nepal to surrender under the J&K Government's rehabilitation policy for militants. The outpost was suggested by the Union Home Ministry after the controversial arrest of alleged HM militant Syed Liyaqat Ali Shah by the Delhi Police in March 2013, sources said. Over the last two years, the Sashastra Seema BAL (SSB) has sent about 200 Kashmiris returning from Pakistan or Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to Jammu and Kashmir through Sanauli or the Rupaidiha border post in Bahraich District.
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July - 18 
The Karimnagar District Police unearthed an arms dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Modedu, a hamlet of interior Pankena village of Mahadevpur mandal (administrative unit) on July 18, reports The Hind
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The Karimnagar District Police unearthed an arms dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Modedu, a hamlet of interior Pankena village of Mahadevpur mandal (administrative unit) on July 18, reports The Hindu. The recoveries include 670 rounds of SLR weapon and two grenade launchers. The Police suspect that the Maoists might have planned to commit a major offence in the region.
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July - 18 
The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special t
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The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties" with India, according to The Times of India. "My party and I attach the greatest important to our relations with India which has been consciously nurtured and strengthened over many decades under the wise and able leadership of our successive kings,'' wrote Tobgay. He further added, "I would like to further assure Your Excellency of my unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties that has always been based on mutual trust, confidence and understanding. In this regard, it is a great honour and pleasure for me to accept Your Excellency's most gracious to visit your great country at the earliest opportunity”.
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July - 18 
The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special t
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The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties" with India, according to The Times of India. "My party and I attach the greatest important to our relations with India which has been consciously nurtured and strengthened over many decades under the wise and able leadership of our successive kings,'' wrote Tobgay. He further added, "I would like to further assure Your Excellency of my unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties that has always been based on mutual trust, confidence and understanding. In this regard, it is a great honour and pleasure for me to accept Your Excellency's most gracious to visit your great country at the earliest opportunity”.
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July - 18 
The toll in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack targeting Security Force (SF) personnel guarding a construction site in Aurangabad District of Bihar has risen to six, reports The Hindu. Three personnel of Special Auxillary Police,
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The toll in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack targeting Security Force (SF) personnel guarding a construction site in Aurangabad District of Bihar has risen to six, reports The Hindu. Three personnel of Special Auxillary Police, two private security guards and the driver of a bus in which the Police reinforcement was being moved to the spot from Koch in Gaya District have died, Additional Director General (ADG) (Law and Order) S. K. Bhardwaj said on July 18.
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July - 18 
The widening web of Indian Mujahideen (IM), has reached Jharkhand and it has developed strong links with some Naxalite cadres and Jharkhand, which is believed to be a Maoist stronghold, is emerging as its new hub, suggest fresh intelligence inputs, I
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The widening web of Indian Mujahideen (IM), has reached Jharkhand and it has developed strong links with some Naxalite cadres and Jharkhand, which is believed to be a Maoist stronghold, is emerging as its new hub, suggest fresh intelligence inputs, India Today reports on July 19. According to sources, Jharkhand has become the new recruitment centre for IM. "Not just Jharkhand but even other states hit by Left-wing extremism such as West Bengal, Bihar and parts of Andhra Pradesh are providing recruits to the outfit," said an intelligence officer. "The IM-Naxal nexus is under scrutiny. Some of the IM members who are being recruited from Maoist strongholds could have links with them," said an intelligence officer. "Terror groups often share information and are in touch with each other," the officer added.
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July - 18 
Unidentified persons abducted a person from Sora in Thoubal District, reports The Hindu. The abductors allegedly opened fire at Sora residents who were chasing them. The incident led to exchange of fire between the villagers of Muslim Sora village an
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Unidentified persons abducted a person from Sora in Thoubal District, reports The Hindu. The abductors allegedly opened fire at Sora residents who were chasing them. The incident led to exchange of fire between the villagers of Muslim Sora village and neighbouring tribal village of Meenou. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 18 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has ordered an inquiry into the firing incident and deputed BSF Special Director General Dilip Trivedi to Ramban from New Delhi to talk to local Commanders about the incident and hold an inquiry.
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has ordered an inquiry into the firing incident and deputed BSF Special Director General Dilip Trivedi to Ramban from New Delhi to talk to local Commanders about the incident and hold an inquiry.
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July - 18 
A body of a gangster, identified as Amjad Baloch, was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari Town. Chakiwara Police said that abductors tortured and shot him multiple times before throwing his body.
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A body of a gangster, identified as Amjad Baloch, was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari Town. Chakiwara Police said that abductors tortured and shot him multiple times before throwing his body.
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July - 18 
A man, identified as Shakeel-ul-Khair, was shot dead at Bilal Colony in Korangi Town. Korangi Industrial Area Police suspects that the motive behind his killing was extortion.
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A man, identified as Shakeel-ul-Khair, was shot dead at Bilal Colony in Korangi Town. Korangi Industrial Area Police suspects that the motive behind his killing was extortion.
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July - 18 
A Police constable, identified as Ghayasuddin, was killed while his partner Saleem was wounded when unidentified armed assailants shot at them near Furniture Market in Karimabad area of Gulberg Town.
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A Police constable, identified as Ghayasuddin, was killed while his partner Saleem was wounded when unidentified armed assailants shot at them near Furniture Market in Karimabad area of Gulberg Town.
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July - 18 
A Policeman, identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ghulam Mustafa, was shot dead in Sindhi Muslim Society by armed assailants.
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A Policeman, identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ghulam Mustafa, was shot dead in Sindhi Muslim Society by armed assailants.
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July - 18 
A seminary leader, Maulana Kalimullah (34), was shot dead at Khamosh Colony in Liaquatabad Town.
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A seminary leader, Maulana Kalimullah (34), was shot dead at Khamosh Colony in Liaquatabad Town.
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July - 18 
At least seven people, including two Policemen and two Awami National Party (ANP) workers, were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing across Karachi (Karachi District) on July 18, reports Daily Times. Two workers of ANP, identified as M
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At least seven people, including two Policemen and two Awami National Party (ANP) workers, were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing across Karachi (Karachi District) on July 18, reports Daily Times. Two workers of ANP, identified as Mukamal Ali Shah and Fareed, were shot dead near their residence on Qaimkhani Road in Orangi Town.
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July - 18 
In a written statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 18, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey said that the US cannot defeat al Qaeda without Pakistan’s support, reports Dawn. He also emphasised the need to he
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In a written statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 18, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey said that the US cannot defeat al Qaeda without Pakistan’s support, reports Dawn. He also emphasised the need to help Pakistan stabilise as instability in this key South Asian state would hurt the entire region. “Our strategic and national security goals remain to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al Qaeda and to prevent the return of safe havens in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” he wrote. “This would not be possible without Pakistani support.” Explaining the need for continued US engagement with the country, General Dempsey said: “We also have an interest in a stable Pakistan and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology.” The General also said that the two countries were now moving towards a more focused and issue-related relationship instead of a more generalised friendship they had in the recent past. “On the security front, we have a more limited relationship than in the past, but I believe it is a pragmatic and constructive approach,” he said. He further wrote that Pakistan’s cooperation on counter-terrorism had not always met US expectations.
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July - 18 
In the last 18 months, 203 incidents of sectarian violence in Pakistan resulted in 1,800 casualties, including 717 deaths, of which 635 were Shia, disclosed a detailed Fact Sheet issued by US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on
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In the last 18 months, 203 incidents of sectarian violence in Pakistan resulted in 1,800 casualties, including 717 deaths, of which 635 were Shia, disclosed a detailed Fact Sheet issued by US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on July 18, reports Daily Times. The fact sheet prepared under the Pakistan Religious Violence Project, an undertaking of the USCIRF, took into account publicly reported attacks against religious communities in Pakistan during the past 18 months. The report stated that while Shias are more at risk of becoming victims of suicide bombings and targeted shootings, the already poor religious freedom environment for Hindus, Christians, and Ahmadis continued to deteriorate, with a number violent incidents occurring against members of these communities. "The Shia bore the brunt of attacks from militants and terrorist organisations, with some of the deadliest attacks occurring during holy months and pilgrimages," said the report. Since January 2012, the Shia community was attacked 77 times, killing 635 members and injuring 834. They also suffered 18 incidents of bomb blasts and 46 times witnessed targeted shootings. Christians, the second biggest religious community of Pakistan, were attacked 37 times in which 11 Christians were killed and 36 injured. They were also attacked in targeted shootings that claimed 3 lives, while 5 Christian girls were also raped. Ahmadis witnessed 54 attacks including 1 bomb blast and 26 incidents of targeted shootings in which 22 Ahmadis were killed and 39 injured.
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July - 18 
Police on July 18 arrested 26 persons, including 10 proclaimed offenders, in a search operation targeting several villages under Matani Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. The operati
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Police on July 18 arrested 26 persons, including 10 proclaimed offenders, in a search operation targeting several villages under Matani Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. The operation in the jurisdiction of the Matani Police Station was launched around 3am and ended at 9am. Several houses were raided in Matani, Zakhel, Adezai and Ghaziabad on the outskirts of Peshawar and five AK-47 rifles along with three TT pistols were recovered during the search. The operation was jointly conducted by Security Forces (SFs) and the Police.
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July - 18 
Three members of anti-militants peace committee were killed when a remote controlled bomb went off in Badan area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18, reports Dawn. Local people and
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Three members of anti-militants peace committee were killed when a remote controlled bomb went off in Badan area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18, reports Dawn. Local people and officials said that two peace volunteers were also injured in the blast. Sources said that the peace volunteers were on their way to Inayat Kallay Bazaar from their hometown Badan when their car was hit by a remote controlled roadside bomb. The slain members of local peace committee Mohammad Jan, Said Faqir and Abdul Qadar Khan were killed in the blast. The deceased were close relatives of late Malik Rahmatullah, the founder of Mamond Peace Committee.
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July - 18 
Two accused, identified as Maviya Laghari, son of alleged mastermind Bashir Laghari, and Abu Bakar, in the June 26, 2013, attack on Sindh High Court (SHC) senior judge Justice Maqbool Baqar, recorded their statement about their planning of the attac
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Two accused, identified as Maviya Laghari, son of alleged mastermind Bashir Laghari, and Abu Bakar, in the June 26, 2013, attack on Sindh High Court (SHC) senior judge Justice Maqbool Baqar, recorded their statement about their planning of the attack and the names of other accomplices, reported The News. They said the bike, used in the blast, was snatched from Khuda Ki Basti in Gadap Town, adding that Bashir Laghari had chalked out plan of the attack at his house. Accused Abu Bakar said he himself pressed the button of remote of the bomb. They said the explosive material was planted in the lights, tank and silencer of the bike. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Amir Shaikh said the same gang had prepared a plan, at the house of Bashir Laghari, to attack Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Haider Abbas Rizvi.
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July - 18 
Two soldiers were killed and four others received injuries when militants attacked them in Kamar area. Sources said that militants attacked a vehicle of the Security Forces (SFs) with automatic weapons when the Dir Scouts soldiers were patrolling the
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Two soldiers were killed and four others received injuries when militants attacked them in Kamar area. Sources said that militants attacked a vehicle of the Security Forces (SFs) with automatic weapons when the Dir Scouts soldiers were patrolling the area in the night. The slain soldiers were identified as Sartaj Khan and Shah Said, residents of Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tribal elders and members of Mamond Qaumi Lashkar (tribal militia) immediately rushed to the site and cordoned off the area. However, the assailants managed to escape.
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July - 18 
Chairman of Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP) Sarita Giri on July 18 said that the Terai-based armed outfits may disrupt the Constitution Assembly (CA) elections if the Government does not address their demands, reports Myrepublica.com. She said, “Armed o
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Chairman of Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP) Sarita Giri on July 18 said that the Terai-based armed outfits may disrupt the Constitution Assembly (CA) elections if the Government does not address their demands, reports Myrepublica.com. She said, “Armed outfits of Tarai have unified and they are likely to pose a security threat during the polls. They have harbored a feeling of resentment against the Government as their cadres were not integrated into the national army.” On a different note, Giri said that the previous CA was dissolved in a bid to sideline the Madhesi communities.
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July - 18 
The Government on July 18 appealed to the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and 32 other parties aligned with it to come to the negotiating table, reports The Himalayan Times. This is the second time the Government has
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The Government on July 18 appealed to the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and 32 other parties aligned with it to come to the negotiating table, reports The Himalayan Times. This is the second time the Government has publicly appealed to the agitating parties to sit for dialogue. A Cabinet meeting held on July 18 decided to this effect. Minister of Information and Communications Madhav Prasad Poudel said the Government welcomed the formation of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya talk’s team and had taken the development positively.
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July - 18 
The HLPC on July 18 formed an eight-member committee to find a way to resolve the complications facing the Constituency Delineation Commission (CDC), reports Nepalnews.com. The committee has been asked to come up with recommendations within three day
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The HLPC on July 18 formed an eight-member committee to find a way to resolve the complications facing the Constituency Delineation Commission (CDC), reports Nepalnews.com. The committee has been asked to come up with recommendations within three days. The CDC has asked the Government and the four parties for help after it failed to delineate the election constituencies in the one-month deadline given to it, citing constitutional complexities. The commission members have said that the constitutional provision to have 240 constituencies for first-past-the-post elections contradicts with its mandate to delineate the constituencies based on the latest census. According to them, a few constituencies will have to be added in Terai region given the increase in population, but the existing constitutional provisions do not allow this.
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July - 18 
The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special t
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The President of Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tshering Tobgay, on July 18 wrote to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring him of "unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties" with India, according to The Times of India. "My party and I attach the greatest important to our relations with India which has been consciously nurtured and strengthened over many decades under the wise and able leadership of our successive kings,'' wrote Tobgay. He further added, "I would like to further assure Your Excellency of my unwavering resolve and commitment to preserve and strengthen special ties that has always been based on mutual trust, confidence and understanding. In this regard, it is a great honour and pleasure for me to accept Your Excellency's most gracious to visit your great country at the earliest opportunity”.
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July - 18 
Enraged by the previous three consecutive hartals (General Strikes) during this Ramadan, people on July 18 defied Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-sponsored countrywide hartal and came out on streets to do their
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Enraged by the previous three consecutive hartals (General Strikes) during this Ramadan, people on July 18 defied Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-sponsored countrywide hartal and came out on streets to do their routine work, reports The Daily Star. Almost all businesses and offices were open and a large number of motorized vehicles plied across Dhaka streets during the hartal hours. The party enforced four countrywide shutdowns in a row from July 15 protesting the war crimes trial and the recent two verdicts.
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July - 18 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) observed another daylong nationwide hartal (general strike) for fourth straight on July 18, report UNBconnect. In Dhaka city, hartal supporters exploded five homemade bombs. Vehicular movement on the city streets was almost norm
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) observed another daylong nationwide hartal (general strike) for fourth straight on July 18, report UNBconnect. In Dhaka city, hartal supporters exploded five homemade bombs. Vehicular movement on the city streets was almost normal but no long-route buses left or entered the city. Law enforcers took position at the important points and were patrolling the city streets to fend off any possible trouble by hartal supporters. In Natore District, hartal supporters brought out a procession supporting the strike and made a fire on a road by pouring petrol in Harishpur area of the Natore town. Later, Police foiled their procession. There was no report of any violent incident from elsewhere.
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July - 18 
Police arrested a local leader of JeI at Poragarh Bazar in Sherpur District on July 18, reports The New Nation. The arrestee was identified as Nuruzzaman Badal (41), assistant secretary of the District unit JeI. Police arrested Badal in connection wi
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Police arrested a local leader of JeI at Poragarh Bazar in Sherpur District on July 18, reports The New Nation. The arrestee was identified as Nuruzzaman Badal (41), assistant secretary of the District unit JeI. Police arrested Badal in connection with a case filed under the Speedy Trial Act. He remained fugitive in the case for long.
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July - 18 
Minister of External Affairs Professor G.L. Peiris told a visiting European Union (EU) delegation on July 18 that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) front organizations continue to raise funds in foreign countries and therefore, sustained vigila
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Minister of External Affairs Professor G.L. Peiris told a visiting European Union (EU) delegation on July 18 that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) front organizations continue to raise funds in foreign countries and therefore, sustained vigilance over such activities is necessary, reports Colombo Page. He reiterated this when he met the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with South Asia at the Ministry in Colombo.
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July - 19 
A good number of people in Kochi District have made it to the list of the world’s most wanted criminals, New Indian Express reports on July 20. The names of 10 persons from the district figure among 31 Keralites in the revised red corner notice list
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A good number of people in Kochi District have made it to the list of the world’s most wanted criminals, New Indian Express reports on July 20. The names of 10 persons from the district figure among 31 Keralites in the revised red corner notice list of the Interpol released this year by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the agency which is operating as Interpol in the country. Six persons from the District are wanted by the security agencies in the country for terror-related activities. That 16 of them belong to the northern Districts such as Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod is a cause for concern. Azeez Kizhakkanayil Odackali, Nasar Marangattu, Najeeb Kariberypadi, Abdul Sathar alias Manzoor, Savad Mudasherri and Sajil Thottathukudi are wanted for terror-related activities. Koyikkal Ramrao Sudarshan and Baby Srambickal are wanted for economic frauds and counterfeit cases. Some terror-accused persons like K P Sabir of Kannur who is one of the first persons from Kerala to be trained in terror camps in Jammu and Kashmir were mainly operating in Ernakulam District. “Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency which works as Interpol in the country. Red corner notice is issued against people who after committing notorious crimes are suspected to have fled from the country. The majority of the Keralites in the red corner list are linked to murder, human trafficking, arms and drugs smuggling, terror-related and counterfeit cases. The number has risen from 17 last year to 31 this year,” CBI officials said.
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July - 19 
A Maoist with bullet injuries was admitted to the District headquarters hospital in Koraput on July 19, reports The Times of India. The injured Maoist, Dhanu Muduli, is from Nabarangpur's Kenduguda village. Police suspect that Muduli was injured in t
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A Maoist with bullet injuries was admitted to the District headquarters hospital in Koraput on July 19, reports The Times of India. The injured Maoist, Dhanu Muduli, is from Nabarangpur's Kenduguda village. Police suspect that Muduli was injured in the gun-battle that took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Rayagada earlier on the day, in which three Maoists were killed and few injured.
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July - 19 
A private company in Shahdol District received an extortion letter allegedly from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on July 19 asking for money, cooking oil, and other items, reports The Times of India. Police officials said that aroun
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A private company in Shahdol District received an extortion letter allegedly from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on July 19 asking for money, cooking oil, and other items, reports The Times of India. Police officials said that around six masked men reached G T Company Ltd at around 4am on and asked the security guard to open the gate. As he refused, one of them handed him a letter, written in red on Maoist's letterhead, and addressed to company's General Manager, Jai Singh. The manager has been asked to arrange for INR 2.5 million in cash, mustard oil, clothes, and other materials. He was also threatened of dire consequences if the demands were not met.
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July - 19 
A security alert was sounded after the GNLA threatened to launch retaliatory attacks on Security Forces following the encounter, adds Nagaland Post. “We have placed security forces on high alert after the GNLA has threatened to attack on security for
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A security alert was sounded after the GNLA threatened to launch retaliatory attacks on Security Forces following the encounter, adds Nagaland Post. “We have placed security forces on high alert after the GNLA has threatened to attack on security forces in Garo Hills,” Peter Hanaman, the Meghalaya Police chief said. “We are not taking the (GNLA) threat lightly as Sohan D Shira (the chief of the military wing) wanted to boost the morale of his cadres following the gun battle,” Hanaman said.
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July - 19 
Army on July 19 foiled a major infiltration attempt by militants in Gurez sector in Bandipora District on the Line of Control (LoC) and killed a militant, report Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 and two rucksucks containing War Like and other administrativ
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Army on July 19 foiled a major infiltration attempt by militants in Gurez sector in Bandipora District on the Line of Control (LoC) and killed a militant, report Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 and two rucksucks containing War Like and other administrative store were also recovered from the site.
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July - 19 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, on July 19, seized cache of arms and ammunition from two different areas in Uyumpok Lokchao and Sagolmang in Imphal East District.
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, on July 19, seized cache of arms and ammunition from two different areas in Uyumpok Lokchao and Sagolmang in Imphal East District.
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July - 19 
During an interview to The Telegraph State Director General of Police (DGP), JN Choudhary said that recruiting and mobilising and trying to build a base.DGP further said that we cannot wish them away but it’s not time yet to deploy Special Forces, li
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During an interview to The Telegraph State Director General of Police (DGP), JN Choudhary said that recruiting and mobilising and trying to build a base.DGP further said that we cannot wish them away but it’s not time yet to deploy Special Forces, like the Greyhounds in Andhra Pradesh. We are concentrating on nipping the problem in the bud. The government has sought assistance from the Centre to implement development schemes in the seven Maoist-affected Districts. Further, DGP, JN Choudhary said that extortion is still a problem in Bodoland Territorial Adminitered Districts (BTAD). The IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) is extorting money from traders in Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Bongaigaon and even in Kharupetia in Darrang District though the amounts are not big. We are not sure whether the money reaches the organisation or is pocketed by groups but our efforts to root out the problem are on.
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July - 19 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the hills of Mujalgondi in Kanker District, reports The Pioneer on July 20. Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Das said the Maoists were arrested after a brief gun battl
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the hills of Mujalgondi in Kanker District, reports The Pioneer on July 20. Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Das said the Maoists were arrested after a brief gun battle with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police. Security Forces (SFs) also recovered 50 meters wire, empty shells of 12 bore gun, detonator, camera and a motor bike. The arrested persons were identified as Jhitku Korram (21), Saggu Ram (19), Ratti Korram (27), Ramsingh (35), and Lakhmu Ram (30) of Lelengodi.
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July - 19 
Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) two demonstrators were critically injured in violent protests, reports Hindustan Times. There were incidents of sporadic clashes in Srinagar and parts of north and south Kashmir. No major violence was reported. "The sit
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Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) two demonstrators were critically injured in violent protests, reports Hindustan Times. There were incidents of sporadic clashes in Srinagar and parts of north and south Kashmir. No major violence was reported. "The situation, so far, is under control throughout Kashmir Valley, though some stone-pelting incidents have been reported," said a spokesperson for the Srinagar-based police. Around a dozen protesters were injured in clashes in the Valley on July 19.
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July - 19 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28 Division of Army, Major General Lalit Pandey said: “Army troops noticed the movement of a group of 3 militants who were trying to sneak in at Pant Post on the LoC in Gurez sector last night. We cha
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28 Division of Army, Major General Lalit Pandey said: “Army troops noticed the movement of a group of 3 militants who were trying to sneak in at Pant Post on the LoC in Gurez sector last night. We challenged them and opened fire killing one militant while another one was injured and third one fled back to Pakistan under the cover of darkness.” Army has launched a massive operation in the area to ensure that no member of the group has managed to sneak in. The GOC, however, said that it was only a group of three militants that tried to sneak in. He added that there are 350 militants waiting on the launching pads on the other side of the LoC opposite to Tangdhar, Keran, Macchil and Gurez sectors in North Kashmir. The spokesman said that Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, the Chinar Corps Commander, commended the troops for their dedication and high degree of alertness.
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July - 19 
Inaugurating a village road and a culvert near Saranda forests under Jaraikela Police Station of West Singhbhum District, the Union Rural Development Minister (URDM) Jairam Ramesh on July 19 dismissed the threat of Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)
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Inaugurating a village road and a culvert near Saranda forests under Jaraikela Police Station of West Singhbhum District, the Union Rural Development Minister (URDM) Jairam Ramesh on July 19 dismissed the threat of Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] and said he would continue to make field visits in pursuit of the ongoing developmental works at different places, reports DNA. He said ‘I am not afraid of Naxal threat’ adding further "I am not afraid nor any threat could stop me from visiting places where developmental works are being taken up." He was replying to a query on the reported threat issued by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) against him and some other leaders.
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July - 19 
Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Ratan Lal Nath on July 19 stated that the Central Government is mulling delegating more powers to the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the country’s northeast region, reports The Shillong Times. “The U
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Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Ratan Lal Nath on July 19 stated that the Central Government is mulling delegating more powers to the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the country’s northeast region, reports The Shillong Times. “The United Progressive Alliance government has been considering the idea of amending the sixth schedule of the constitution to give more powers to the autonomous district councils of the northeastern region,” Ratan Lal Nath told reporters here. Earlier this week, Nath led a five-member delegation from Tripura to meet Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi. “Shinde told us that the central government sought opinion from the northeastern states in December last year on the proposed empowerment of the ADCs,” the senior Congress leader said. However, he added that most of the northeastern states “except Left Front-ruled Tripura” have given their views on the issue to the Central Government The Central Government has proposed forming three-tier village councils and nagar panchayats under the ADCs, he said.
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July - 19 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials said that it was becoming like Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, the nursery of terror-activities in the country and Indian Mujahideen (IM). Kerala is turning out to be financial source for terror activities, as
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials said that it was becoming like Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, the nursery of terror-activities in the country and Indian Mujahideen (IM). Kerala is turning out to be financial source for terror activities, as the kith and kin of a large number of people work in West Asian countries. Kerala is also a place where a high number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) printed and circulated with the assistance of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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July - 19 
New guidelines of cyber security were released by National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon on July 19 by which the ministries with critical information networks could be declared protected systems as defined by the National Technical Research Orga
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New guidelines of cyber security were released by National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon on July 19 by which the ministries with critical information networks could be declared protected systems as defined by the National Technical Research Organization (NTRO), reports The Times of India. The guidelines have been drawn up by the NTRO's National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre to protect the country's digitized information networks in public and private sectors from cyber attacks. Calling the guidelines topical and important, Menon said, "India's cyberspace is under attack from not one or two but several countries."
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July - 19 
Over 30 persons were injured on July 19 as ‘protests’ overt the killing of four persons in Police firing on July 18 in the Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District continued through the day, reports dnaindia.com.
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Over 30 persons were injured on July 19 as ‘protests’ overt the killing of four persons in Police firing on July 18 in the Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District continued through the day, reports dnaindia.com.
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July - 19 
That Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) has withdrawn the non cooperation movement imposed against Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in connection to April 19 incident where in three cadres claiming to be NSCN
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That Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) has withdrawn the non cooperation movement imposed against Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in connection to April 19 incident where in three cadres claiming to be NSCN-IM cadre assaulted former speaker of Eastern Naga Students' Federation (ENSF) Throngse Yimchunger and also abused the image of Eastern Naga leaders. A press release issued by Chingmak Chang, president and NT Thamlong Phom, general secretary, ENPO on July 19 said the non cooperation movement was lifted after the three accused--- Panka Lotha, Chipo Lotha and Akheto Sema tendered unconditional apology on July 11 for hurting sentiments of Eastern Naga people in general and Eastern Naga leaders in particular.
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July - 19 
The ‘second in command’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘central command’ identified as Azan Marak alias Jimmy of Bolkingre has been shot dead in a three hours encounter with East Garo Hills Police at Bansamgre village in East Garo Hills
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The ‘second in command’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘central command’ identified as Azan Marak alias Jimmy of Bolkingre has been shot dead in a three hours encounter with East Garo Hills Police at Bansamgre village in East Garo Hills District in the morning of July 19.
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July - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on July 19 vacated its Dharam camp in Gool-Sangaldan area after the incident, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on July 19 vacated its Dharam camp in Gool-Sangaldan area after the incident, reports Daily Excelsior.
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July - 19 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team on July 19 arrested kingpin, identified as Lal Babu Sah of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) trade racket with his two aides and seized FICN with a face value of INR 2, 00,000, reports IBNLive. Acti
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team on July 19 arrested kingpin, identified as Lal Babu Sah of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) trade racket with his two aides and seized FICN with a face value of INR 2, 00,000, reports IBNLive. Acting on a tip-off, officials of DRI raided a car on National Highway 57 and arrested them. DRI sources said fake notes were being taken from West Bengal to Bihar's East Champaran District.
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July - 19 
The Indian Navy has launched a coastal security awareness drive in the coastal villages of Goa to sensitize fishermen and the local community, The Times of India reports on July 20. Under the campaign Navy officials' team are giving tips and creating
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The Indian Navy has launched a coastal security awareness drive in the coastal villages of Goa to sensitize fishermen and the local community, The Times of India reports on July 20. Under the campaign Navy officials' team are giving tips and creating awareness among locals to avoid terrorism from sea. The officials are conducting the drive with the help of the fisheries department and the block development officer. The drive is held in one or two selected villages in a month.
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July - 19 
The officials of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have said that there was no similarity in making of the bombs used in Pune’s Jungli Maharaj (JM) Road serial blasts of August 1, 2012 and the ones used in Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts of July 7, 201
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The officials of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have said that there was no similarity in making of the bombs used in Pune’s Jungli Maharaj (JM) Road serial blasts of August 1, 2012 and the ones used in Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts of July 7, 2013, dnaindia.com reports on July 20. They have also not ruled out the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) in both the blasts. “The suspects arrested before told us during interrogation that their next target will be Hyderabad and Bodh Gaya. Therefore, the possibility of IM’s involvement cannot be denied,” an ATS officer said.
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July - 19 
The Rayagada encounter has also revaealed plans of CPI-Maoist to increase their base in south Odisha through a ‘new division’ headed by cadres from Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a banner in the name of ‘Indravati Division’ of
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The Rayagada encounter has also revaealed plans of CPI-Maoist to increase their base in south Odisha through a ‘new division’ headed by cadres from Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a banner in the name of ‘Indravati Division’ of CPI-Maoist was among the Maoist materials seized from the July 19 Rayagada encounter site. Till now ‘Indravati Division’ of Maoists had never come to the fore. There were around 50 persons at the camp when the encounter took place. Identity of one of the slain Maoist has been ascertained to be of Nadalal Netam of Gariabandh District of Chhattisgarh. The other two killed Maoists were also suspected to cadres from Chhattisgarh.
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July - 19 
The Supreme Court on July 19 sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition moved by Babbar Khalsa terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara, the mastermind in the killing of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh on August 31 1995, chal
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The Supreme Court on July 19 sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition moved by Babbar Khalsa terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara, the mastermind in the killing of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh on August 31 1995, challenging his conviction and life imprisonment, according to Economic Times. A bench comprising justices B.S. Chauhan and S.A. Bobde issued notice to the agency on the appeal filed by Hawara against the October, 12, 2010 judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The High Court had commuted the death penalty of Hawara and sentenced him to life imprisonment till death. However, the CBI on December 5, 2011 had moved the apex court seeking death penalty for him saying the offence falls under the category of 'rarest of rare' cases.
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July - 19 
Two AK rifles and eight grenades were recovered by personnel of 24 Assam Rifles (AR) from five persons travelling in a vehicle while conducting frisking and checking at Khudengthabi in Chandel District on July 19. Two AK rifles and eight Chinese made
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Two AK rifles and eight grenades were recovered by personnel of 24 Assam Rifles (AR) from five persons travelling in a vehicle while conducting frisking and checking at Khudengthabi in Chandel District on July 19. Two AK rifles and eight Chinese made hand grenades were found inside the vehicle. The weapons along with five occupants of the vehicle were arrested by the AR personnel, a source said.
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July - 19 
Unknown miscreants abducted two Tata Motors agents, Sandip Bora and Madan Ghose, from East Maligaon under Bismuri Police Outpost in Kokrajhar District on July 19, reports The Sentinel.
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Unknown miscreants abducted two Tata Motors agents, Sandip Bora and Madan Ghose, from East Maligaon under Bismuri Police Outpost in Kokrajhar District on July 19, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 19 
The Islamabad Koral Police and the traffic police on July 19 arrested four abductors and recovered a vehicle, two pistols and ammunition from their possession from Muhammad Ali Park area of Lahore District, reports Daily Times. According to details,
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The Islamabad Koral Police and the traffic police on July 19 arrested four abductors and recovered a vehicle, two pistols and ammunition from their possession from Muhammad Ali Park area of Lahore District, reports Daily Times. According to details, one Muhammad Nawaz was busy at work when four accused came on a car and a motorcycle and kidnapped him at gunpoint. On directions of Islamabad SSP Yaseen Farooq, the police constituted a team to trace out the missing person.
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July - 19 
A handful of clerics on July 19 directed the people of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to not allow their women from going to the markets without being accompanied by a male family member, claiming it was ‘un-Islamic’ for females to venture out
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A handful of clerics on July 19 directed the people of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to not allow their women from going to the markets without being accompanied by a male family member, claiming it was ‘un-Islamic’ for females to venture out alone, reports The Express Tribune. Imam of Madina Masjid Karak city Maulana Mir Zakeem, Imam of Maki Masjid Maulana Ismail, Imam of Masjid Maulana Ziaul Islam and Imam of Kala Masjid Maulana Misbah issued the decree during Friday sermons in their respective mosques. The clerics added they have also sent an application to district government officials to consider the matter.
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July - 19 
A pamphlet highlighting punishments and orders for the month of Ramazan was issued by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Wana area of South Waziristan Agency, reports The Express Tribune. The pamphlet states the orders and punishments were unani
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A pamphlet highlighting punishments and orders for the month of Ramazan was issued by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Wana area of South Waziristan Agency, reports The Express Tribune. The pamphlet states the orders and punishments were unanimously decided upon in a Shura (council) meeting of the Mullah Nazir faction of TTP. According to the document, tight or thin clothes have been banned for both men and women during the holy month. It warned shops and tailors severe punishments and fines up to PKR 50,000 would be imposed on those found violating these orders.
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July - 19 
A Peoples’ Aman Committee (PAC) cadre, identified as Ghulam Hussain Baloch (40), was shot dead within the remits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station at Block 15-A of Gulistan-e-Jauhar in Gulshan Town.
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A Peoples’ Aman Committee (PAC) cadre, identified as Ghulam Hussain Baloch (40), was shot dead within the remits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station at Block 15-A of Gulistan-e-Jauhar in Gulshan Town.
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July - 19 
A worker of the Awami National Party (ANP) was shot dead within the limits of Bin Qasim Police Station in Naseerabad area of Gulberg Town.
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A worker of the Awami National Party (ANP) was shot dead within the limits of Bin Qasim Police Station in Naseerabad area of Gulberg Town.
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July - 19 
A worker of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), identified as Amanullah (45), was shot dead and his son Kashan (14), was injured in Orangi Town on July 19, reports Daily Times.
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A worker of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), identified as Amanullah (45), was shot dead and his son Kashan (14), was injured in Orangi Town on July 19, reports Daily Times.
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July - 19 
According to reports submitted by the civilian spy agency to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the IB arrested a ‘death squad’ Chief of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Masoom Billah from Afra Garden in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan Town in Karachi District of
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According to reports submitted by the civilian spy agency to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the IB arrested a ‘death squad’ Chief of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Masoom Billah from Afra Garden in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan Town in Karachi District of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. The report further stated that Billah has told investigators that his group was planning more sectarian attacks in the country. Following a briefing, the Prime Minister directed the IB officials to track down those who were supplying arms, bankrolling and providing logistical support to terrorist outfits in the country. According to an official statement, the prime minister directed the IB to keep a vigilant eye on terrorists, their cohorts and other criminals. He also directed that the IB should reinforce its countrywide intelligence network by maintaining coordination with all other security agencies as well as provincial law-enforcers. It further claims that Billah’s arrest was a major breakthrough in the case as he was not only the plotter of the June 26, 2013 attack on Justice Baqar but was also the chief of the LeJ’s secret ‘death squad’. Billah reportedly told investigators that the attack was executed by LeJ activists Qari Bashir Ahmed Leghari and Asif Chautoo, while Attaur Rehman was head of the operation. The report quoted Billah as saying that the LeJ was also plotting attacks against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) politicians for their sectarian affiliations.
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July - 19 
At least six militants were killed and five others injured in Security Forces’ operation in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 19, reports Daily Times. The SFs conducted
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At least six militants were killed and five others injured in Security Forces’ operation in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 19, reports Daily Times. The SFs conducted operation against militants by gunship helicopters. Helicopters pounded their hideouts and destroyed number of hideouts in the strikes. It is pertinent to mention here that the area also has a network of caves, training camps, ammunition dumps and private jails.
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July - 19 
In addition, another suspected criminal, identified as Bilal alias Mullah, died in Police custody. According to details, Rangers and Police took Bilal in custody along with three others during a raid in Ali Town at Sikander Goth in Gulshan Town on Ju
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In addition, another suspected criminal, identified as Bilal alias Mullah, died in Police custody. According to details, Rangers and Police took Bilal in custody along with three others during a raid in Ali Town at Sikander Goth in Gulshan Town on July 17, 2013. The raid was conduct after an attack on Rangers in which two personnel were wounded by the firing of an armed rider on July 15, 2013 near Rangers check post at Abul Hassan Isphahani Road. It was reported that due to illness Bilal was taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment; however, medical report suggests that the deceased was tortured about 36 hours before he was brought to the hospital. Medical report further suggests that he was given electric shocks and hit by a sharp material and iron rod. Following the suspect’s death, both police and Rangers refused to take any responsibility and blame each other. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abbas Rizvi said that an inquiry has been initiated to probe his death, especially on the basis of the post mortem report.
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July - 19 
NATO aircrafts continued violation of Pakistani airspace, third time in a week, reports The News. SFs sources said NATO fighter jets entered Torkham border area and continued flight for 10 minutes. It was third time NATO aircrafts entered Pakistani a
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NATO aircrafts continued violation of Pakistani airspace, third time in a week, reports The News. SFs sources said NATO fighter jets entered Torkham border area and continued flight for 10 minutes. It was third time NATO aircrafts entered Pakistani areas in three days.
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July - 19 
On July 19 reported that at least three abductors were killed and two Policemen were injured in a fire fight, while a Hindu girl, identified as Mahi Suchdev (3), was recovered during a raid at a hideout in Neelam Colony of Clifton in Saddar Town of K
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On July 19 reported that at least three abductors were killed and two Policemen were injured in a fire fight, while a Hindu girl, identified as Mahi Suchdev (3), was recovered during a raid at a hideout in Neelam Colony of Clifton in Saddar Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh. Mahi was abducted from Valika Hospital in SITE Town for a ransom of PKR 50 million.
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July - 19 
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Masood Khan on July 19 said Pakistan needs to convince the Americans to cease drone attacks as part of their drawdown from Afghanistan and to revisit their military doctrine that justifies use of armed dron
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Masood Khan on July 19 said Pakistan needs to convince the Americans to cease drone attacks as part of their drawdown from Afghanistan and to revisit their military doctrine that justifies use of armed drones, reports Dawn. “What is required is more intense, results-based engagement with the United States,” the veteran diplomat said in an interview with Dawn. Mr Khan said: “Our legal arguments are sound and compelling. Armed drones violate Pakistan’s sovereignty. Their use infringes the principles of distinction and proportionality recognised by international humanitarian law, as applicable to asymmetrical conflicts. There is also geographical is junction between the location of drone strikes and primary battlefields.
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July - 19 
Quoting n intelligence report sent to the Provincial Government recently Dawn reported that despite being put on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 watch list, 40 individuals having links to outlawed outfits are working in different Government departm
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Quoting n intelligence report sent to the Provincial Government recently Dawn reported that despite being put on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 watch list, 40 individuals having links to outlawed outfits are working in different Government departments in the Rawalpindi Division, comprising the Districts of Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal and Rawalpindi. The intelligence report stated that over 460 persons charged with terror activities and delivering hate speeches had been placed under section IV (Schedule IV) of ATA in the Rawalpinidi Division. Of these, nearly 40 were working in different Government departments like education and even some sensitive institutions. Anyone put on the watch list under Section IV of the ATA 1997 has to inform the respective police before leaving his hometown and upon return.
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July - 19 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Akkakhel area, reports Dawn. According to FC officials, the patrolling party was hit by a roadside IED in the area, killing two FC personnel on the
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Akkakhel area, reports Dawn. According to FC officials, the patrolling party was hit by a roadside IED in the area, killing two FC personnel on the spot.
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July - 19 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 19 said talks related to the upcoming elections are not possible with the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) and the Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. He said “We are always ready for party-to-
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 19 said talks related to the upcoming elections are not possible with the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) and the Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. He said “We are always ready for party-to-party dialogue, but talks with the HLPC and the Government are not possible right now. We are always ready for informal talks, but agenda-based dialogue is not possible.” he said.
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July - 19 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal met Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 19 as part of the efforts to start formal talks, reports Nepal News. Baidya went to Dahal'
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal met Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 19 as part of the efforts to start formal talks, reports Nepal News. Baidya went to Dahal's Lazimpat residence in Kathmandu. The meeting chiefly focused on the proposed talks with CPN-Maoist-Baidya and possible electoral alliance between the two Maoist parties. However, sources said there was no clear understanding between the two Maoist leaders on any of these issues.
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July - 19 
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is preparing to file a case against JeI, for trial as an organisation engaged in war crimes in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. Prosecutor Tureen Afroz on July 19 said: “We are working on the iss
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The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is preparing to file a case against JeI, for trial as an organisation engaged in war crimes in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. Prosecutor Tureen Afroz on July 19 said: “We are working on the issue after the verdict in the Quader Molla case. We all know about the role of this political party during the Liberation War. So they have no right to work as political party in Bangladesh.” Hannan Khan, chief coordinator of the tribunal’s investigation agency, said: “Our officers are working with the prosecution team. We have got many documents as proof of anti-liberation activities of Jamaat. They have no right to conduct political activity in an independent Bangladesh.” On February 17, the Government amended the ICT Act 1973, incorporating the provision to try political parties and organisations, alongside individuals, for the war crimes committed in 1971. It will allow organisations such as JeI to be brought before the special tribunals and charged for committing “crimes against humanity.”
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July - 19 
Economic Development Minister and Sri Lankan President's younger brother, Basil Rajapaksa on July 19 said that Sri Lanka cannot risk a provincial Government forming its own army through Police powers devolved to provinces under the 13th Amendment to
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Economic Development Minister and Sri Lankan President's younger brother, Basil Rajapaksa on July 19 said that Sri Lanka cannot risk a provincial Government forming its own army through Police powers devolved to provinces under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Basil said Sri Lanka cannot afford another war and there is no guarantee that a future Northern provincial Government would not do the same as what LTTE did. He also noted that the devolving Police powers would actually amount to going against the 13th Amendment which was created by the Indo-Lanka Accord in 1987 as only one mechanism should be there for law enforcement for the entire country and there cannot be separate mechanisms.
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July - 19 
Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya on July 19 (today) assured political party secretaries that foreign poll observers would be invited to observe the forthcoming Provincial Council (PC) election, but they would not be from countries that voted
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Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya on July 19 (today) assured political party secretaries that foreign poll observers would be invited to observe the forthcoming Provincial Council (PC) election, but they would not be from countries that voted against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in March 2013, reports Colombo Page. He said 22 observers have been invited from the Association of Asian Election Authority. However, the Commissioner's comment would mean that observers from Argentina, Austria, Benin, Brazil, Costa Rica, Estonia, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Peru, Monte Grave, Poland, Moldova, Rumania, Sierra Leone, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland and America, will not be invited as they had cast their votes against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC in Geneva last March. According to Deshapriya, monitors from India too will not be invited for the same
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July - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple involved in over a dozen cases in Odisha and West Bengal was arrested by Mayurbhanj Police on July 20, reports The New Indian Express. The couple, identified as Sushil Mohanta (26) alias Sunil al
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple involved in over a dozen cases in Odisha and West Bengal was arrested by Mayurbhanj Police on July 20, reports The New Indian Express. The couple, identified as Sushil Mohanta (26) alias Sunil alias Sandip and his wife Nila Mohanta (22) of Sautul village of West Midnapore District in West Bengal, was among a group of Maoists who had attacked Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) State President and former Baripada Member of Parliament (MP) P Sudam Marandi in 2009.
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July - 20 
A performance audit of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) shows that the Centre has done little to strengthen coastal security since the 26/11 (November 26, 2008)) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks
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A performance audit of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) shows that the Centre has done little to strengthen coastal security since the 26/11 (November 26, 2008)) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, reports Daily Mail reports on July 21. "With respect to Maharashtra and Gujarat for the period up to 26/11, not a single boarding operation was conducted in 96 cases. Night flying task was never achieved by any aircraft squadrons during the last six years. The average shortfall was 32 per cent despite the fact that night flying task was reduced," the audit observed.
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July - 20 
Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a KCP cadre, Leishangthem Cyprus alias Michael alias Ngouba alias 2HC (30), from the Masjid Road in Imphal West District on July 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a KCP cadre, Leishangthem Cyprus alias Michael alias Ngouba alias 2HC (30), from the Masjid Road in Imphal West District on July 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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July - 20 
Pakistani troops violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) opened fire on Indian Forward posts and civilian areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Degwar sector of Haveli tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District using medium range and light weapons on Ju
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Pakistani troops violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) opened fire on Indian Forward posts and civilian areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Degwar sector of Haveli tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District using medium range and light weapons on July 20, reports Kashmir Times. The targeted Indian posts include Shekhar, Langur, Narkote. Sources said that movement of 3-4 armed persons was noticed along LoC by Indian troops. “Indian troops guarding the LoC initially exercised restraint. Later, when heavy fire was used by Pak troops, they (Indian troops) also retaliated with equal calibre,” sources added. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a woman cadre of the Luwangba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party’s Military Council (KCP-MC- Luwangba) from the Imoinu Keithel area of Imphal East District on July 20, reports Sangai Express. 12 demand letters of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a woman cadre of the Luwangba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party’s Military Council (KCP-MC- Luwangba) from the Imoinu Keithel area of Imphal East District on July 20, reports Sangai Express. 12 demand letters of the KCP-MC-Luwangba signed by its ‘Finance Secretary’ Leishemba Mangang was recovered from her possession.
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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, Kamal Saikia alias Ranjit Gogoi (26), at Selenghat village in Jorhat District, reports Nagaland Post on July 21. After interrogating Kamal, SF
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, Kamal Saikia alias Ranjit Gogoi (26), at Selenghat village in Jorhat District, reports Nagaland Post on July 21. After interrogating Kamal, SFs arrested six more linkmen from the same locality. Police said they have recovered six mobile handsets and three demand notes signed by Jiban Asom, ‘finance secretary’ of ULFA-I from Kamal. In each demand note, the outfit has demanded INR 500,000 each. Assam police refused to give the identity of the businessmen whose name were mentioned in the demand notes. According to top Police Official, Kamal came all the way from Myanmar with a sole purpose of serving the demand notes to local businessmen and was on his way back to his camp in Myanmar before his arrest.
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July - 20 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a non-tribal cashew and cloth merchant, identified as Vijay Bihar, from Rimrangpara in the Dalu area of West Garo Hills District on July 20. The Tura-based trader was abducted from the
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a non-tribal cashew and cloth merchant, identified as Vijay Bihar, from Rimrangpara in the Dalu area of West Garo Hills District on July 20. The Tura-based trader was abducted from the market by five militants brandishing small weapons.
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July - 20 
Two persons, including a salesman, sustained splinter injuries in a grenade attack at a store, M/S Sudhir Iron and Steel, at Hatta Golapti along New Checkon Road in Imphal East District on July 20, reports Telegraph. The injured persons were identifi
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Two persons, including a salesman, sustained splinter injuries in a grenade attack at a store, M/S Sudhir Iron and Steel, at Hatta Golapti along New Checkon Road in Imphal East District on July 20, reports Telegraph. The injured persons were identified as Muhamad B. Hussain (36), a labourer, and Lakshmi Shah (27), a salesman. They sustained minor splinter injuries on their hands and faces.
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July - 20 
18 militants were killed during fighting in Kharmatang area of Bara Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency where Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets pounded militant compounds and razed two hideouts to the ground. Four SFs were also killed during t
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18 militants were killed during fighting in Kharmatang area of Bara Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency where Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets pounded militant compounds and razed two hideouts to the ground. Four SFs were also killed during the battle.
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July - 20 
According to an Iranian TV report, the United States (US) has offered Pakistan to sign a prisoner swap agreement for the extradition of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, The Express Tribune reported on July 21. The agreement states that Aafia will have to stay impr
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According to an Iranian TV report, the United States (US) has offered Pakistan to sign a prisoner swap agreement for the extradition of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, The Express Tribune reported on July 21. The agreement states that Aafia will have to stay imprisoned in Pakistan for the number of years she was sentenced to in the US. The report claimed that the Federal Ministry of Interior has formed a task force to look into this offer. Aafia was sentenced to 86 years in jail on September 23, 2010, after she was found guilty on seven counts, including attempted murder. She is currently being held at an American maximum security prison in Fort Worth, Texas.
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July - 20 
SFs killed 10 militants in Akka Khel area of Bara Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency and destroyed their two hideouts. Two SFs were also killed during the clashes.
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SFs killed 10 militants in Akka Khel area of Bara Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency and destroyed their two hideouts. Two SFs were also killed during the clashes.
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July - 20 
The death toll in the July 20, 2013, bomb blast at Patel Para in Jamshed Town of Karachi increased to three, reports Dawn. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Subhan (35), Muhammad Naeem (34), and Matinuddin (34). A man identified as Imran (35)
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The death toll in the July 20, 2013, bomb blast at Patel Para in Jamshed Town of Karachi increased to three, reports Dawn. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Subhan (35), Muhammad Naeem (34), and Matinuddin (34). A man identified as Imran (35) was wounded and is in custody of the Police for interrogation. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raja Umar Khattab said that the killed men were belonged to the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi’s (LeJ) Asif Ramzi group, adding, “Subhan had brought a ‘live bomb’ in a fruit.” He said that the bomb blew up due to mishandling. Earlier, it was reported that two persons were killed.
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July - 20 
The first explosion targeted Metropolitan Commissioner Matanat Ali Khan when he along with his security guards was on his way to his office. They were near Essa Nagri when a bomb went off, inuring Khan and four others. The rescue teams shifted the in
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The first explosion targeted Metropolitan Commissioner Matanat Ali Khan when he along with his security guards was on his way to his office. They were near Essa Nagri when a bomb went off, inuring Khan and four others. The rescue teams shifted the injured to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where one Police guard succumbed to his injures during medical treatment.
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July - 20 
The Government has agreed to reveal names of all detainees in internment centres run by the country’s Intelligence Agencies, reports The Express Tribune on July 21. At the same time, during a high-level meeting on July 18, 2013 at the Attorney Genera
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The Government has agreed to reveal names of all detainees in internment centres run by the country’s Intelligence Agencies, reports The Express Tribune on July 21. At the same time, during a high-level meeting on July 18, 2013 at the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP)’s office in Islamabad, a mechanism a mechanism was agreed upon allowing the relatives of ‘missing persons’ to meet their loved-ones in these detention centres. A mechanism has also been worked out for the recovery of missing persons, sources said.
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July - 20 
The second explosion happened on the third floor of a residential apartment in Patel Para area. The apartment is owned by a Policeman where terrorists were assembling an explosive device when it accidentally exploded. Resultantly two bomb makers died
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The second explosion happened on the third floor of a residential apartment in Patel Para area. The apartment is owned by a Policeman where terrorists were assembling an explosive device when it accidentally exploded. Resultantly two bomb makers died on the spot while three others sustained wounds. Police believe terrorists used the house as a hideout.
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July - 20 
Rudra Pakhrin faction of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) detonated an explosive at Panchayat Silver Jubilee Pillar at Hetauda town in Makwanpur District on July 20, reports Kantipuronline.com. However, no casualty wa
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Rudra Pakhrin faction of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) detonated an explosive at Panchayat Silver Jubilee Pillar at Hetauda town in Makwanpur District on July 20, reports Kantipuronline.com. However, no casualty was reported. Some pamphlets and a banner of the outfit recovered from the incident site were against the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections slated for November 19. Police said the outfit carried out the incident to foil the upcoming elections.
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July - 20 
Ganajagaran Mancha (People's Resurgence Platform) will submit a memorandum to the attorney general on July 20 (today) demanding that the Government must appeal against the verdict against top war crimes convict Ghulam Azam that sentenced him to jail
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Ganajagaran Mancha (People's Resurgence Platform) will submit a memorandum to the attorney general on July 20 (today) demanding that the Government must appeal against the verdict against top war crimes convict Ghulam Azam that sentenced him to jail for 90 years instead of death, reports New Age. Its spokesperson Imran H Sarkar at a rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on July 19 declared the programmes of the youth-led platform campaigning for capital punishment for all war criminals.
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July - 20 
Election Secretariat of Sri Lanka announced on July 20 that three international organizations will be invited to monitor the upcoming election of the three provincial councils. South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Commonwealth, an
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Election Secretariat of Sri Lanka announced on July 20 that three international organizations will be invited to monitor the upcoming election of the three provincial councils. South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Commonwealth, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the three organizations that will be invited to monitor the polls for Northern, Central and North Western provincial councils.
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July - 21 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gunfight with Security Force (SF) personnel at Birabhatti village in Sukma District on July 21, reports Zee News. Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) SR Bhagat sa
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gunfight with Security Force (SF) personnel at Birabhatti village in Sukma District on July 21, reports Zee News. Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) SR Bhagat said, "An encounter between Maoists and a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police took place in the evening, in the dense forests that fall under the Bhejji Police Station area." The Maoists, among whom there were several women, opened fire on the SF personnel who were conducting combing operations in the area. The SFs retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted an hour after which the Maoists fled into the forest, leaving behind the three dead bodies. A .303 rifle, a few live rounds and other items have been recovered from the incident site.
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July - 21 
NSCN-IM has once again reminded the public to be aware of ‘illegal activities’ being carried out in Dimapur and adjoining areas.
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NSCN-IM has once again reminded the public to be aware of ‘illegal activities’ being carried out in Dimapur and adjoining areas.
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July - 21 
Acknowledging that better indigenous snooping capabilities may not be enough to protect India’s cyber security, National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon advocated formulating a set of “standard operating procedures (SOPs)” which would help I
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Acknowledging that better indigenous snooping capabilities may not be enough to protect India’s cyber security, National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon advocated formulating a set of “standard operating procedures (SOPs)” which would help India succeed in obtaining Internet information from major powers that control much of cyber space, The Hindu reported on July 22. In an internal note focusing on the cyber security challenges that India faces today and the way forward, Menon has said that apart from striving to augment its own capabilities, India needs to counter cyber warfare/terrorism through international cooperation rather than go it alone, particularly when attacks, espionage and anarchy in cyber space would remain a reality for a long time to come.
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July - 21 
An unnamed Police spokesman said that situation remained under control throughout Kashmir valley, adds Daily Excelsior. “Some stone pelting incidents were reported from Papchan, Naidkhai, Gulshan Chowk in Bandipora, Khanpora in Baramulla District, an
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An unnamed Police spokesman said that situation remained under control throughout Kashmir valley, adds Daily Excelsior. “Some stone pelting incidents were reported from Papchan, Naidkhai, Gulshan Chowk in Bandipora, Khanpora in Baramulla District, and couple of places in downtown and uptown in Srinagar District,” he said.
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July - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is promoting opium cultivation popular in Districts along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary, reports The Times of India on July 22. According to security sources, the CPI-Maoist is taking the help of lo
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is promoting opium cultivation popular in Districts along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary, reports The Times of India on July 22. According to security sources, the CPI-Maoist is taking the help of local rebel outfits to encourage opium farming, which, although illegal, is a traditional practice in these areas and is a lucrative occupation for locals. "It is a fact that the Maoists tacitly promote opium and ganja cultivation in order to raise funds for their activities. The cadres of the anti-talks factions of ULFA [ULFA-Independent] and NDFB [NDFB-IK Songbijit], who are hiding at several places in Arunachal Pradesh, are helping them in their latest venture," said an unnamed senior intelligence official. "Around 200 youth are reported to be running the poppy farming racket in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh. They get a monthly stipend of INR 1,500-2,500. The local outfits, which are helping the Maoists are also paying approximately INR 30,000 per acre to willing farmers for growing opium," added an unnamed security source from Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki had said, "We are trying to sensitize the people and replace the traditional poppy farming with other cash crops, rubber plantation or flower and fruit cultivation."
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July - 21 
Curfew in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley, which was imposed on July 19 as a precautionary measure, was lifted on July 21
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Curfew in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley, which was imposed on July 19 as a precautionary measure, was lifted on July 21
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July - 21 
In the backdrop of the May 25 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Chhattisgarh which left 28 persons, including top state Congress leaders killed, the Centre has circulated a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for road
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In the backdrop of the May 25 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Chhattisgarh which left 28 persons, including top state Congress leaders killed, the Centre has circulated a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for road opening parties (ROPs) involved in VIP travel in Naxal [Left wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit areas, reports The Times of India. It has asked the forces to carry out intensive search operation using 'binoculars' and 'jammers' during sanitization exercise ahead of any VIP visit. The SOPs, circulated to all state police forces and central security agencies, said all precautions have to be taken during widely-known programmes like VIP visits, elections and other public functions which politicians and other senior functionaries are supposed to attend. "Highest level of alertness should be observed in sensitive areas before, during and after the visits of VIPs. On such occasions (VIP visits), road opening parties are a must," the SOPs for Naxal-affected areas said.
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July - 21 
Kohima District Police arrested three Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres near South Point Market in Kohima during a routine frisking. According to Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kohima Police, the arrestees were identified as Nangpu Sitlhou (22), Hoin
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Kohima District Police arrested three Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres near South Point Market in Kohima during a routine frisking. According to Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kohima Police, the arrestees were identified as Nangpu Sitlhou (22), Hoinu Kipgen (27) and Mangeha (22). One 9mm pistol along with one magazine and 13 live rounds of 9mm ammos, one .38 pistol along with one magazine and six live rounds and cash amounting to INR 22,560 were recovered from their possession.
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July - 21 
Last month (June 2013), posters were pasted in Singrauli hospital (Singrauli District) allegedly by Maoists asking doctors to pay INR four million.
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Last month (June 2013), posters were pasted in Singrauli hospital (Singrauli District) allegedly by Maoists asking doctors to pay INR four million.
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July - 21 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has terminated some of its members, says a report of July 21.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has terminated some of its members, says a report of July 21.
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July - 21 
NSCN-KK informed that ‘sergeant’ Khekato Sumi, a cadre belonging to the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has joined the NSCN-KK.
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NSCN-KK informed that ‘sergeant’ Khekato Sumi, a cadre belonging to the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has joined the NSCN-KK.
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July - 21 
On July 21, three persons, identified as Naveen, Praveen and Mohammed Mohasin, were arrested from Krishan Vihar area in the North-West District of New Delhi, along with Fake Indian Currency Nortes (FICN) with a face value of INR 7,750, reports Busine
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On July 21, three persons, identified as Naveen, Praveen and Mohammed Mohasin, were arrested from Krishan Vihar area in the North-West District of New Delhi, along with Fake Indian Currency Nortes (FICN) with a face value of INR 7,750, reports Business Standard. Police also recovered two scanner-cum printers, few semi-printed FICNs and coloured pens. During interrogation, the trio admitted that they had set up a small unit for duplicating and scanning FICNs at Inder Enclave in Aman Vihar (Outer District) of Delhi.
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July - 21 
Over 26 persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, were injured on July 21 in clashes during a strike called by separatists to protest against the July 18 firing incident in Gool area of Ramban District that had left four persons dead, r
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Over 26 persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, were injured on July 21 in clashes during a strike called by separatists to protest against the July 18 firing incident in Gool area of Ramban District that had left four persons dead, reports DNA.
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July - 21 
Police has arrested 40 youth involved in violent protests during and after the Ramban incident. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), south Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, confirmed the arrest of the youth during overnight raids from different districts of the regio
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Police has arrested 40 youth involved in violent protests during and after the Ramban incident. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), south Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, confirmed the arrest of the youth during overnight raids from different districts of the region. “At least 40 youth involved in stone pelting and damaging government property have been arrested from different areas but the highest number of arrests were made in Kulgam district,” the DIG said.
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July - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) in the evening of July 21 detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a passenger vehicle in the Gambhira Ghat locality of Karimganj District, reports Times of India. The vehicle coming from Nivia was on its way to
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Security Forces (SFs) in the evening of July 21 detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a passenger vehicle in the Gambhira Ghat locality of Karimganj District, reports Times of India. The vehicle coming from Nivia was on its way to Gambhira Colony. SFs arrested three persons, including the driver, the cleaner and a passenger of the vehicle.
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July - 21 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on July 21 alerted seven States informing about plans of several militant groups who were likely to target seven airports of the country, reports Daily Excelsior. Airports, which have come under tight vigil following the
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on July 21 alerted seven States informing about plans of several militant groups who were likely to target seven airports of the country, reports Daily Excelsior. Airports, which have come under tight vigil following the recent terror alert, are — Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Chennai International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) in Bangalore. According to IB sources, terror groups may hatch conspiracy to hijack a plane. The militants may use small airstrips to fly. Reports also informed that the militants may use new form of explosives.
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July - 21 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is busy opening another front along Bangladesh-Myanmar border, The Times of India reported on July 21. Inputs with Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's external intelligence agency, confirm that LeT and its front Jama’
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is busy opening another front along Bangladesh-Myanmar border, The Times of India reported on July 21. Inputs with Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's external intelligence agency, confirm that LeT and its front Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), are working to extend their footprint along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by riding piggyback on the sectarian violence targeted against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine state. While JuD ‘chief’ Hafiz Muhammad Saeed is leading the anti-Myanmar campaign, espousing the cause of Rohingyas from various public platforms in Pakistan, his terror subordinates have been planning and undertaking visits to the Bangladesh-Myanmar border region. Apart from creating a new forum, Difa-e-Musalman Arakan (Defence of Muslims in Myanmar), in mid-2012 to mobilize support for an anti-Myanmar government campaign, LeT/JuD had deputed a two-member team — comprising JuD ‘spokesperson’ Nadeem Awan and JuD ‘Publications Wing’ member Shahid Mahmood Rehmatullah — in August 2012 to forge covert links with like-minded Islamic organizations in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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July - 21 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a recent circular has intimated intelligence agencies about the involvement of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India, Indian Express reports on July 22.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a recent circular has intimated intelligence agencies about the involvement of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India, Indian Express reports on July 22. The circular, sources said, has specifically mentioned that ISI is operating in Dubai, Malaysia and Singapore, targeting small businessmen.
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July - 21 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres surrendered before the Security Forces in Sivasagar District on July 21, reports The Telegraph. They also handed over two 9mm pistols.
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres surrendered before the Security Forces in Sivasagar District on July 21, reports The Telegraph. They also handed over two 9mm pistols.
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July - 21 
Zeliangrong frontal organizations, on July 21, urged Union Minister of State for Sports and Youths Affairs, who is also the Union Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh, to repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur and also to
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Zeliangrong frontal organizations, on July 21, urged Union Minister of State for Sports and Youths Affairs, who is also the Union Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh, to repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur and also to expedite the Naga peace process, reports The Sangai Express. Submitting a joint memorandum to the Union Minister at Nungba in Tamenglong District, Zeliangrong Baudi Manipur (ZBM), Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF), Zeliangrong Peoples Co-ordination Committee, Zeliangrong Students Union and Manipur (ZSUM) and Zeliangrong Baudi Women Wing, urged Jitendra Singh to repeal the AFSPA from Manipur at the earliest and also to expedite the Naga peace talks. The memorandum further urged Jitendra Singh to start the tripartite talks involving the United Naga Council (UNC), New Delhi and Manipur Government on the ‘alternative arrangement’ soon.
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July - 21 
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz said on July 21 that we have contacts with Taliban but don’t control them, reports Daily Times. “We have some contacts with the Taliban because of the past but we don’
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Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz said on July 21 that we have contacts with Taliban but don’t control them, reports Daily Times. “We have some contacts with the Taliban because of the past but we don’t control them,” he told the news conference. He said Pakistan had eased the movement of Taliban negotiators and released 26 Taliban detainees at the request of the Afghan Government. “In the future, if to this extent we are requested, we can play the same role but in appropriate time and in consultation with other interested parties,” he said. Sartaj Aziz visited Kabul to hold talks with Afghan leadership and assured that Pakistan would extend its full support and cooperation in holding intra-Afghan talks for peace and stability in Afghanistan. Sartaj Aziz had earlier said that Pakistan is prepared in principle to release more Afghan Taliban from its jails, including former Taliban ‘deputy’ leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, but at the “appropriate time”. Pakistan wants to have “a good and positive relationship with Afghanistan,” Aziz told The Wall Street Journal on July 18. He said that Mullah Baradar was “included in the list of who might be released” but “timing and the modalities have to be worked out.”
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July - 21 
At least two Awami National Party (ANP) activists were killed while several others injured in an explosion that took outside the party’s office in Gulshan-e-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on
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At least two Awami National Party (ANP) activists were killed while several others injured in an explosion that took outside the party’s office in Gulshan-e-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 21, reports Daily Times.
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July - 21 
Four unidentified armed assailants set ablaze two oil tankers in Dasht area of Mastung District on July 21, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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Four unidentified armed assailants set ablaze two oil tankers in Dasht area of Mastung District on July 21, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 21 
Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have foiled a major terror bid by arresting a militant and seizing a huge quantity of arms and explosives during a raid conducted at a house in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of
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Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have foiled a major terror bid by arresting a militant and seizing a huge quantity of arms and explosives during a raid conducted at a house in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan. A senior FC officer, who did not want to be named, said that 350 kilograms potassium, 15 walkie-talkie sets, 119 detonators, four remote control devices and other arms and ammunition was recovered during the raid.
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July - 21 
In the District, a blast in Yakatoot area damaged the house of a cosmetic dealer, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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In the District, a blast in Yakatoot area damaged the house of a cosmetic dealer, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 21 
Law enforcement personnel held 15 Afghan national under the foreign act at Mian Ghundi check post near Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that the Afghan nationals were arrested from a passenger bus during checking f
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Law enforcement personnel held 15 Afghan national under the foreign act at Mian Ghundi check post near Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that the Afghan nationals were arrested from a passenger bus during checking for not possessing proper entry documents to Pakistan.
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July - 21 
The FC and Police personnel arrested 28 suspects during another security operation conducted in the Geo area of Quetta. Fayyaz Sumbal, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, told Dawn that Security Forces (SFs) recovered weapons and explosive mat
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The FC and Police personnel arrested 28 suspects during another security operation conducted in the Geo area of Quetta. Fayyaz Sumbal, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, told Dawn that Security Forces (SFs) recovered weapons and explosive materials from the suspects during the operation.
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July - 21 
The FC arrested 12 suspected militants, including three foreigners, from the Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District. Sources in FC said a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. The militants had come from the country
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The FC arrested 12 suspected militants, including three foreigners, from the Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District. Sources in FC said a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. The militants had come from the country's volatile tribal belt to carry out terrorists acts inside Balochistan.
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July - 21 
Two persons were injured when an explosion took place near a mosque in Sikandarpurah area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 21, reports The Express Tribune.
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Two persons were injured when an explosion took place near a mosque in Sikandarpurah area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 21, reports The Express Tribune.
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July - 21 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Upreti on July 21 said that the code of conduct for the upcoming CA polls scheduled for November 19 will come into force from July 22 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The code of conduct will be applicab
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Upreti on July 21 said that the code of conduct for the upcoming CA polls scheduled for November 19 will come into force from July 22 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The code of conduct will be applicable to candidates, political parties, their cadres, the Government and its various bodies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and media organizations.
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July - 21 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala on July 21 made it clear that the demand made by poll-opposing parties to postpone the CA election scheduled for November 19 as a precondition for talks and consensus was not acceptable, reports Nepal New
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala on July 21 made it clear that the demand made by poll-opposing parties to postpone the CA election scheduled for November 19 as a precondition for talks and consensus was not acceptable, reports Nepal News. He said that his party will leave no stones unturned to ensure the election on November 19.
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July - 21 
The CPN-Maoist-Baidya Chairman Mohan Baidya ruled out the possibility of CA election taking place in the country until the Khil Raj Regmi Government is not thrust aside, reports Nepal News. Claiming that the election announced by the current non-part
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The CPN-Maoist-Baidya Chairman Mohan Baidya ruled out the possibility of CA election taking place in the country until the Khil Raj Regmi Government is not thrust aside, reports Nepal News. Claiming that the election announced by the current non-party administration is just a ruse, he said that an “unconstitutional” Government would not be able to give a way out to the crises facing the country.
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July - 21 
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said on July 21 said Choudhury Mueenuddin, a former journalist, and his fellow war crimes accused Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Khan alias Nayeb Ali would be tried in absentia if they could not be brought back, reports Times o
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Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said on July 21 said Choudhury Mueenuddin, a former journalist, and his fellow war crimes accused Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Khan alias Nayeb Ali would be tried in absentia if they could not be brought back, reports Times of India. A foreign ministry spokesman told, "We know one of them (Mueenuddin) is living in Britain and the other is in the United States. We will do all we can to return them home to be exposed to justice." The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-2) on June 24 indicted Mueenuddin and Khan on 11 counts of 'crimes against humanity' committed during the war. According to the prosecution evidence, Mueenuddin was the Al-Badr operation in-charge while Ashrafuzzaman Khan was the chief executor of the militia force which is accused of killing top intellectuals, doctors, scholars and journalists during the war.
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July - 21 
Police arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Goods Hill area of Chittagong District on July 21 on charge of pre-hartal (general strike) violence in the Chittagong city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as JeI area unit ameer (
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Police arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Goods Hill area of Chittagong District on July 21 on charge of pre-hartal (general strike) violence in the Chittagong city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as JeI area unit ameer (chief) Anwarul Alam Chowdhury. Police said Anwarul was involved in violent activities on July 14 ahead of the party-enforced hartal on July 15.
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July - 21 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is busy opening another front along Bangladesh-Myanmar border, The Times of India reported on July 21. Inputs with Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's external intelligence agency, confirm that LeT and its front Jama’
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is busy opening another front along Bangladesh-Myanmar border, The Times of India reported on July 21. Inputs with Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's external intelligence agency, confirm that LeT and its front Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), are working to extend their footprint along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by riding piggyback on the sectarian violence targeted against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine state. While JuD ‘chief’ Hafiz Muhammad Saeed is leading the anti-Myanmar campaign, espousing the cause of Rohingyas from various public platforms in Pakistan, his terror subordinates have been planning and undertaking visits to the Bangladesh-Myanmar border region. Apart from creating a new forum, Difa-e-Musalman Arakan (Defence of Muslims in Myanmar), in mid-2012 to mobilize support for an anti-Myanmar government campaign, LeT/JuD had deputed a two-member team — comprising JuD ‘spokesperson’ Nadeem Awan and JuD ‘Publications Wing’ member Shahid Mahmood Rehmatullah — in August 2012 to forge covert links with like-minded Islamic organizations in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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July - 21 
Minister of Social Services Douglas Devananda on July 21 presented a cabinet memorandum to the Cabinet of Ministers to amend the Provincial Councils Act, reports Colombo Page. The proposed amendment would enable the Chief Minister of a Provincial Cou
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Minister of Social Services Douglas Devananda on July 21 presented a cabinet memorandum to the Cabinet of Ministers to amend the Provincial Councils Act, reports Colombo Page. The proposed amendment would enable the Chief Minister of a Provincial Council to be appointed outside the original nomination list
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July - 21 
Sri Lanka Army on July 21 said it will not get involved in security activities in the North during the forthcoming provincial council elections, unless a request is made by the Police. Military Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said the military
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Sri Lanka Army on July 21 said it will not get involved in security activities in the North during the forthcoming provincial council elections, unless a request is made by the Police. Military Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said the military will in no way be directly involved in civilian activities, especially election activities, unless called upon to assist by the Police.
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July - 22 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma hinted that the State Government is willing to hold talks with GNLA that unleashed a reign of terror in Garo Hills over the past few years, according to a report of July 22. Sangma said, “We have to continue necessary mea
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma hinted that the State Government is willing to hold talks with GNLA that unleashed a reign of terror in Garo Hills over the past few years, according to a report of July 22. Sangma said, “We have to continue necessary measures to neutralise militant outfits but at the same time, doors for achieving sustained peace cannot be closed.” The Chief Minister pointed out that the Government should be receptive to any proposal from any outfit to take part in peace process.
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July - 22 
Infiltration attempt by militants was foiled in the Uri Sector of Baramulla District, on July 22, reports Net Indian. "It is expected that some of the terrorists could have sustained injuries. Search operations are still in progress," a spokesman sa
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Infiltration attempt by militants was foiled in the Uri Sector of Baramulla District, on July 22, reports Net Indian. "It is expected that some of the terrorists could have sustained injuries. Search operations are still in progress," a spokesman said. One AK 47 rifle, four magazines, 45 rounds, one bayonet, a wire cutter, three jackets, four shawls, and 18 penci cells, were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 22 
A joint team of District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Yalam Dharma, during a combing operation from the forests of Awapalli Police Station area in Bijapur District.
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A joint team of District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Yalam Dharma, during a combing operation from the forests of Awapalli Police Station area in Bijapur District.
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July - 22 
a suspected United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadre sustained injury in a factional clash that broke out at Vangai Chongpao in Tamenglong District in the morning of July 22. Around nine UTLA cadres came to extort money from various companies engag
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a suspected United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadre sustained injury in a factional clash that broke out at Vangai Chongpao in Tamenglong District in the morning of July 22. Around nine UTLA cadres came to extort money from various companies engaged in the construction of Jiri-Tupul rail line. Due to some ‘misunderstandings’, they clashed among themselves leading to the injury of one cadre, a source said.
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July - 22 
Army on July 22 said that it has facilitated jobs for over 50 underprivileged youth of Uri town in Baramulla District in companies outside the State, reports Daily Excelsior. A statement issued by the Army said that the first batch of 25 local boys w
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Army on July 22 said that it has facilitated jobs for over 50 underprivileged youth of Uri town in Baramulla District in companies outside the State, reports Daily Excelsior. A statement issued by the Army said that the first batch of 25 local boys were provided employment at Gurgaon in Haryana. An equal number of local boys were provided employment at Haridwar in Uttarakhand.
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July - 22 
Bangladesh on July 22 urged India to immediately track, arrest and hand over the killers of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports The Independent. Bangladesh made this request at the 14th meeting of Home Secretaries of India and Banglad
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Bangladesh on July 22 urged India to immediately track, arrest and hand over the killers of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports The Independent. Bangladesh made this request at the 14th meeting of Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh in New Delhi.
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July - 22 
First search operation, the SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), containing over 30 kilograms of explosives, from a Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Siriguda-Dandabadi forest area. During another search operation in Nar
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First search operation, the SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), containing over 30 kilograms of explosives, from a Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Siriguda-Dandabadi forest area. During another search operation in Naranga-Bichalachan forest area, the SFs recovered 132 gelatine sticks and a claymore mine.
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July - 22 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in separate search operations on July 22, reports The Times of India. Two Maoists were arrested from forests of Tator village in Kondagaon District by a team of local Police.
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in separate search operations on July 22, reports The Times of India. Two Maoists were arrested from forests of Tator village in Kondagaon District by a team of local Police.
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July - 22 
In the District, Tura Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Tengsan A Sangma (35), Illhomes Ch Sangma (19), Amseng B Marak (20) and Sengman T Sangma (25) of Darengre on July 22, reports The Sh
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In the District, Tura Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Tengsan A Sangma (35), Illhomes Ch Sangma (19), Amseng B Marak (20) and Sengman T Sangma (25) of Darengre on July 22, reports The Shillong Times. Police said that those arrested were working under the directions of two GNLA cadres - Baichung and Jack.
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July - 22 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police has identified the three militants believed to be involved in the June 23, 2013, attack on an Army convoy in Hyderpora area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) that left eight soldiers dead and over a dozen others inju
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police has identified the three militants believed to be involved in the June 23, 2013, attack on an Army convoy in Hyderpora area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) that left eight soldiers dead and over a dozen others injured, First Post reports on July 23. The photographs of the three militants, one of whom is a Pakistani, have been circulated. The posters in Urdu, reading, “Anyone who provides information about these wanted persons would be suitably rewarded,” identified the militants as Irshad Ahmad Ganaie, Sajad Ahmad Bhat (both locals) and Qasim.
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July - 22 
On July 22, a bandh (general shutdown) called by the All BTC Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (ABBYF) paralysed life in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts, reports The Telegraph. ABBYF is demanding security for non-Bodos residing in the Bodo belt and
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On July 22, a bandh (general shutdown) called by the All BTC Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (ABBYF) paralysed life in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts, reports The Telegraph. ABBYF is demanding security for non-Bodos residing in the Bodo belt and also the unconditional release of Naren Saha, Madan Ghosh, Sandeep Bora, Sadan Debnath and Ratan Biswas, among others, who were abducted by unidentified men from various places in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts.
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July - 22 
On July 22, life in Kashmir returned back to normal after three days of curfew and strikes over the July 18 firing incident in Ramban District that left four persons dead, reports Daily Excelsior.
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On July 22, life in Kashmir returned back to normal after three days of curfew and strikes over the July 18 firing incident in Ramban District that left four persons dead, reports Daily Excelsior.
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July - 22 
Paite Tribe Council (PTC) on July 22 stated that they supported the July 18 talks between Government of Mizoram and Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic (HPC-D). PTC asserted that they want all the Mizo clans should share cordial relationship under the
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Paite Tribe Council (PTC) on July 22 stated that they supported the July 18 talks between Government of Mizoram and Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic (HPC-D). PTC asserted that they want all the Mizo clans should share cordial relationship under the Mizo identity.
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July - 22 
Police in Anantnag arrested two non-Kashmiris for stone pelting, Indian Express reports on July 23. The Police used video clips to identify the two men as Mohammad Afzal, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Ibrahim Sheikh, a resident of West Be
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Police in Anantnag arrested two non-Kashmiris for stone pelting, Indian Express reports on July 23. The Police used video clips to identify the two men as Mohammad Afzal, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Ibrahim Sheikh, a resident of West Bengal.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) seized large quantity of explosives during two separate search operations in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on July 22, reports The Hindu.
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Security Forces (SFs) seized large quantity of explosives during two separate search operations in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on July 22, reports The Hindu.
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July - 22 
The ‘general secretary’ of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland-Progressive (NDFB-PTF) Govinda Basumatary on July 22 said that any discussion with its rival NDFB faction led by Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD) does not arise at the
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The ‘general secretary’ of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland-Progressive (NDFB-PTF) Govinda Basumatary on July 22 said that any discussion with its rival NDFB faction led by Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD) does not arise at the moment, reports Times of India. Basumatary also said that he is unaware of NDFB-RD’s demands, which the NDFB-RD is going to place before the Government. He also refused to accept March 25, 1971, as the cut-off date for identifying foreigners in the State, saying that considering this date as the cut-off would not safeguard the interests and rights of the indigenous people.
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July - 22 
The All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samitee (AASUS) ‘president’ Rajkumar Duwarah on July 22 said that he felt the peace talks with the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will not proceed in the right direction in the absence o
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The All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samitee (AASUS) ‘president’ Rajkumar Duwarah on July 22 said that he felt the peace talks with the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will not proceed in the right direction in the absence of ULFA-Independent faction (ULFA-I) leader, Paresh Baruah, reports Times of India.
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July - 22 
The body of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘under secretary’ Akato Yeptho was recovered from Bor-Lingri area in Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 22, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-KK sources confirmed the kil
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The body of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘under secretary’ Akato Yeptho was recovered from Bor-Lingri area in Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 22, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-KK sources confirmed the killing and alleged his killed by the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres.
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July - 22 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on July 22 once again extended an invitation to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira to be a part of the ongoing truce agreement with the State
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on July 22 once again extended an invitation to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira to be a part of the ongoing truce agreement with the State and the Central Government for the sake of lasting peace in Garo Hills. ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said, “We do not want our comrades led by Sohan to be left out of the benefits that are coming our way for the best of our people and the area we want them to be part of the settlement, equally sharing our platform, benefits and status in re-building our society.”
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July - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blocked Rompala Ghat road between Chintapalli and GK Veedhi areas in Visakhapatnam District in the night of July 22, reports The Hindu. The Maoists, protesting against the killing of thier leade
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blocked Rompala Ghat road between Chintapalli and GK Veedhi areas in Visakhapatnam District in the night of July 22, reports The Hindu. The Maoists, protesting against the killing of thier leader Ganti Prasasdam on July 5, 2013, felled a tree and placed it across the road.
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July - 22 
The Indian Security Forces (SFs) on July 22 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants under the cover of firing by the Pakistani Army in the Sabjian Sub Sector of Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. However
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The Indian Security Forces (SFs) on July 22 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants under the cover of firing by the Pakistani Army in the Sabjian Sub Sector of Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. However, no casualty was reported. The militants retreated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources added that a group of about 10 to 15 militants has been frequenting the Pakistani forward posts opposite Sabjian Sub Sector. “This group comprising mostly the Pakistani militants were being guided by two to three locals of PoK’s forward villages for infiltration,’’ sources said.
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July - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 22 alerted the Himachal Pradesh Police about possible terrorist strikes on Buddhist population and monasteries across the state by Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports Hindustan Times. Plans to strike the mo
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 22 alerted the Himachal Pradesh Police about possible terrorist strikes on Buddhist population and monasteries across the state by Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports Hindustan Times. Plans to strike the monasteries were revealed by Obedul Rehman, an IM operative arrested in Hubli (Karnataka) during the last week of August 2012.
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July - 22 
three cadres of the Breakaway faction of Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) were arrested by Rongjeng Police in the East Garo Hills District in the night of July 22 for their alleged involvement in extortion, reports The Shillong Times. The a
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three cadres of the Breakaway faction of Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) were arrested by Rongjeng Police in the East Garo Hills District in the night of July 22 for their alleged involvement in extortion, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested cadres were identified as Dinbirth Sangma (23), Rolling G Momin and Kanwar Momin (25).
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July - 22 
West Garo Hills District Police raided a hideout of one of the ‘area commanders’ of the Garo National liberation Army (GNLA) in the Selsella region and seized arms and explosives after a brief encounter in the night of July 22. The seizure included a
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West Garo Hills District Police raided a hideout of one of the ‘area commanders’ of the Garo National liberation Army (GNLA) in the Selsella region and seized arms and explosives after a brief encounter in the night of July 22. The seizure included a pistol, hand grenade, 200 grams of explosives, two magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition.
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July - 22 
An explosion took place near a mosque in the Afghan Colony area under Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of KP, on July 22, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualty was reported in the attack.
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An explosion took place near a mosque in the Afghan Colony area under Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of KP, on July 22, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualty was reported in the attack.
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July - 22 
At least three bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as those of Ameer Hamza, Khawand Bakash and Abdul Gaffar, were found from Sui area of Dera Bugti District on July 22, reports Daily Times. According to the sources the victims went missing a month
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At least three bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as those of Ameer Hamza, Khawand Bakash and Abdul Gaffar, were found from Sui area of Dera Bugti District on July 22, reports Daily Times. According to the sources the victims went missing a month ago from Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad District.
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July - 22 
At least three persons, including two women and a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Taugh area of Kohat town (Kohat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 22, reports Daily Times.
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At least three persons, including two women and a child, were injured in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Taugh area of Kohat town (Kohat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 22, reports Daily Times.
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July - 22 
At least two persons were killed and four others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast close to a mosque adjacent to the Immigration and Custom offices near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah Dis
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At least two persons were killed and four others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast close to a mosque adjacent to the Immigration and Custom offices near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on July 22, reports Daily Times.
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July - 22 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan during his first visit to Karachi on July 22 said that he has not talked about imposition of Governor’s rule in Sindh, reports Daily Times. He added that the Federal Government, however, cannot ign
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan during his first visit to Karachi on July 22 said that he has not talked about imposition of Governor’s rule in Sindh, reports Daily Times. He added that the Federal Government, however, cannot ignore the deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi.
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July - 22 
The Intelligence Agencies on July 22 expressed fears of terror attacks targeting officials of Land and Revenue Department, and Anti-Encroachment Cell in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The report further pointed out that four areas of Karachi District
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The Intelligence Agencies on July 22 expressed fears of terror attacks targeting officials of Land and Revenue Department, and Anti-Encroachment Cell in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The report further pointed out that four areas of Karachi District - Malir Town, Gadap Town, Bin Qasim Town and Surjani area - were infested with militant outfits.
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July - 22 
The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammad Saeed on July 22 opposed back door diplomacy, composite dialogue sans Kashmir, and electricity trade between Pakistan and India, reports Dawn. He said that he doesn’t oppose negotiations but it should
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The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammad Saeed on July 22 opposed back door diplomacy, composite dialogue sans Kashmir, and electricity trade between Pakistan and India, reports Dawn. He said that he doesn’t oppose negotiations but it should not be at the cost of ‘national honour’. He was addressing an Iftar dinner at Dialdas club in Hyderabad in Sindh.
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July - 22 
Two Shia Hazaras were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a taxi on Shahrah-e-Iqbal Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 22, reports Daily Times. No outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Two Shia Hazaras were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a taxi on Shahrah-e-Iqbal Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 22, reports Daily Times. No outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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July - 22 
The agitating Federal Democratic Front (FDF), led by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal, on July 22 told the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) that it would not participate in the Constituent Assembly (CA) election process in the status quo situation
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The agitating Federal Democratic Front (FDF), led by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal, on July 22 told the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) that it would not participate in the Constituent Assembly (CA) election process in the status quo situation, reports The Himalayan Times. In the first formal talks with HLPC, the Front put forth its 13-point demand, including resignation of Chairman of Council of Ministers Khil Raj Regmi as chief justice. Other major demands of the front include — retaining previous provision of the 58 per cent seats for proportional representation, scrapping HLPC as it could adversely influence the CA polls, setting principles of the new constitution before polls, retaining the voters’ list of 2008 CA polls, providing voting chance to all Nepali citizens living abroad in the polls and making corrections in the 25-point decree of President Ram Baran Yadav. The front also demanded delimitation of election constituencies on the basis of increase in population and review of all 240 election constituencies.
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July - 22 
The Communist Party Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 22 said his party would obstruct the CA polls slated for November 19 at any cost, reports The Himalayan Times . Baidhya warned, “We shall disrupt the CA polls a
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The Communist Party Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya on July 22 said his party would obstruct the CA polls slated for November 19 at any cost, reports The Himalayan Times . Baidhya warned, “We shall disrupt the CA polls as the Government and the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) have invited us for talks with condition.” Baidya reiterated that his party would not sit for talks with the Government and the four major parties until they scrapped the 11-point agreement and articles amended in the Interim Constitution.
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July - 22 
Bangladesh on July 22 urged India to immediately track, arrest and hand over the killers of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports The Independent. Bangladesh made this request at the 14th meeting of Home Secretaries of India and Banglad
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Bangladesh on July 22 urged India to immediately track, arrest and hand over the killers of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports The Independent. Bangladesh made this request at the 14th meeting of Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh in New Delhi.
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July - 22 
The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) on July 22 said that over 85,000 voters in the Northern Province do not have national identity (ID) cards, reports Colombo Page. CaFFE Executive Director, Keerthi Tennakoon said that out of the 85,000
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The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) on July 22 said that over 85,000 voters in the Northern Province do not have national identity (ID) cards, reports Colombo Page. CaFFE Executive Director, Keerthi Tennakoon said that out of the 85,000 persons in the North without ID cards, according to the 2012 voter register, 45,000 were in the Jaffna District alone.
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July - 23 
A Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Atoho Swu (38), who was reportedly “kidnapped” from Kohima on an unspecified date, was allegedly killed by the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres in Dimpaur District
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A Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Atoho Swu (38), who was reportedly “kidnapped” from Kohima on an unspecified date, was allegedly killed by the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres in Dimpaur District on July 23.
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July - 23 
A hand grenade was found planted in front of the gate of the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District in the night of July 23. Pointing out that a certain militant group had demanded INR 500000 from the sch
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A hand grenade was found planted in front of the gate of the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District in the night of July 23. Pointing out that a certain militant group had demanded INR 500000 from the school authority on May 31, the founder of the school, Moirangmayum Thoiba, said students and teachers of the school had taken out a rally against the demand on June 1.
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July - 23 
A mortar shell was recovered from a field near border village Faqira Chak in the Samba District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior
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A mortar shell was recovered from a field near border village Faqira Chak in the Samba District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior
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July - 23 
A Policeman, Dhansai Sori, of Narayanpur District was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with his friend Ghasiaram from an unspecified place on June 21, reports The Daily Pioneer. Narayanpur Assistant Superintenden
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A Policeman, Dhansai Sori, of Narayanpur District was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with his friend Ghasiaram from an unspecified place on June 21, reports The Daily Pioneer. Narayanpur Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Neelkanth Sahu said that while Ghasiaram was freed by the Maoists, there is no clue about the whereabouts of Dhansai. Meanwhile, the Maoists triggered a landmine explosion targeting the Police party which was sent to search Dhansai, injuring a Policeman.
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July - 23 
According to an official press release, 64.1 percent voters cast their votes during the first phase of Panchayat (local self-government institution) elections in Visakhapatnam District on July 23, reports The Hindu. The voting held in Paderu Revenue
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According to an official press release, 64.1 percent voters cast their votes during the first phase of Panchayat (local self-government institution) elections in Visakhapatnam District on July 23, reports The Hindu. The voting held in Paderu Revenue Division (Visakha Agency) was peaceful, except for a few incidents.
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July - 23 
Acting on a tip-off, Police on July 23 arrested Somra Hansda, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ and the mastermind of the 2011 Seraikela divisional jail break incident, from Hosakocha village under Chowka Police Station area
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Acting on a tip-off, Police on July 23 arrested Somra Hansda, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ and the mastermind of the 2011 Seraikela divisional jail break incident, from Hosakocha village under Chowka Police Station area of Seraikela-Kharswan District, reports The Times of India. "Police have also recovered fire arms and explosives from him," said a Police source.
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July - 23 
AR personnel on July 23 arrested one Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Meliphi Puro (46), from a house at Enhelumi village in Phek District, reports Nagaland Post. One 9mm US made pistol along with magazine, 20 metal
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AR personnel on July 23 arrested one Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Meliphi Puro (46), from a house at Enhelumi village in Phek District, reports Nagaland Post. One 9mm US made pistol along with magazine, 20 metallic balls, one safety sear of pistol, two detonators, nine tax collection receipts, one blank identity card, one ‘strength document of 13th Battalion’ FGN (2012), one mobile along with two SIM cards, uniform and epaulette of FGN cadres were recovered from him.
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July - 23 
In the night of July 23, militants hurled a grenade at the Taxation office of Meghalaya Government at Dainadubi in the North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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In the night of July 23, militants hurled a grenade at the Taxation office of Meghalaya Government at Dainadubi in the North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 23 
Islamic Mujahideen Front (IMF), an offshoot of the Manipur based organisation Ghani-Bashir faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Ghani-Bashir), militants are suspected to be involved in the planting of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED
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Islamic Mujahideen Front (IMF), an offshoot of the Manipur based organisation Ghani-Bashir faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Ghani-Bashir), militants are suspected to be involved in the planting of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovered by a patrol unit of the Army in the Karimganj District on July 21, reports The Telegraph. Sources in Masimpur cantonment [based in Cachar District] on July 23 said the outfit might have been planning a blast in any of the three Barak valley Districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi during the run-up to Independence Day (August 15).
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July - 23 
K Vijay Kumar, Senior Security Adviser in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Management Division under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said in Bhubaneswar after meeting Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 23 that though the Comm
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K Vijay Kumar, Senior Security Adviser in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Management Division under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said in Bhubaneswar after meeting Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 23 that though the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in Odisha was comparatively better than other States, the State Government must carefully monitor certain areas to eradicate the menace, reports The Economic Times. He added “Where there is security action, it must be followed by developmental activities. Development must reach remote areas quickly," and expressed satisfaction over the State Government's steps to develop Maoist-hit areas.
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July - 23 
Lakhimpur District Police sounded a District-wide alert and intensified patrolling on roads bordering the State of Arunachal Pradesh following the grenade attacks carried out by the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in N
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Lakhimpur District Police sounded a District-wide alert and intensified patrolling on roads bordering the State of Arunachal Pradesh following the grenade attacks carried out by the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in North Lakhimpur on July 23, reports The Telegraph. Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasanta Kumar Bhuyan said the group involved in the attack was headed by ULFA-I’s ‘second lieutenant’ Rajib Das. The triple blasts had left five persons injured.
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July - 23 
Members of Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM), West Khasi Hills unit, ‘arrested’ six suspected Bangladeshi nationals on July 23, reports The Shillong Times.
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Members of Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM), West Khasi Hills unit, ‘arrested’ six suspected Bangladeshi nationals on July 23, reports The Shillong Times.
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July - 23 
Mohammad Aslam, a Pakistani national, was sentenced to 14-year rigorous imprisonment for spying, reports Hindustan Times. He was sentenced by a court in Jalandhar (Punjab) on July 23, adds Daily Bhaskar. He had been living in Jalandhar's Randhawa Ma
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Mohammad Aslam, a Pakistani national, was sentenced to 14-year rigorous imprisonment for spying, reports Hindustan Times. He was sentenced by a court in Jalandhar (Punjab) on July 23, adds Daily Bhaskar. He had been living in Jalandhar's Randhawa Masanda village under the assumed name of Thakur Amardas for four years before being arrested in August 2010, reports Hindustan Times.
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July - 23 
NIA on July 23, summoned a Nagpur (Maharashtra) based monk of Japanese origin, Surai Sasai, for questioning, reports The Times of India. The summon, sources said, was issued to Sasai at his Nagpur address where he now stays.
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NIA on July 23, summoned a Nagpur (Maharashtra) based monk of Japanese origin, Surai Sasai, for questioning, reports The Times of India. The summon, sources said, was issued to Sasai at his Nagpur address where he now stays.
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July - 23 
On July 23, two vehicles were targeted by blockade supporters in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. While one vehicle was set ablaze near Flour Mill in the Gossaigaon area another vehicle was damaged in the Joypur area. A 36-hour road blockad
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On July 23, two vehicles were targeted by blockade supporters in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. While one vehicle was set ablaze near Flour Mill in the Gossaigaon area another vehicle was damaged in the Joypur area. A 36-hour road blockade was called by the Biswajit Roy faction of All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU) in demand for a separate ‘Kamtapur State’ and Scheduled Tribe status to the community. The blockade also paralysed traffic at Chagolia inter-state check gate in Dhubri District.
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July - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing seven kilograms from under a bridge over the Noa River at Punia in the Darrang District, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing seven kilograms from under a bridge over the Noa River at Punia in the Darrang District, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres, identified as ‘lieutenants’ Keejan Pangtok and Akhi Yobin, in an encounter in Changlang District on July 19, a delayed official report informed on July 23. T
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres, identified as ‘lieutenants’ Keejan Pangtok and Akhi Yobin, in an encounter in Changlang District on July 19, a delayed official report informed on July 23. Though the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has a strong presence the Changlang District, the factional identity of the slain cadres has yet not been ascertained. Pangtok hailed from Dimapur District while Yobin belonged to Vijaynagar circle in Changlang District, the report said.
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July - 23 
SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Takhelmayum Imoba Singh alias Kaka (50), near Orient Hotel in Imphal Town (Imphal East District), reports The Sangai Express. He stated that he is now working under the command of ‘Captain’ Melei
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SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Takhelmayum Imoba Singh alias Kaka (50), near Orient Hotel in Imphal Town (Imphal East District), reports The Sangai Express. He stated that he is now working under the command of ‘Captain’ Melei of PLA, who is now operating out of Myanmar.
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July - 23 
SFs on July 23 conducted a search operation at Kwasiphai under Bishnupur Police Station in Bishnupur District and arrested two United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), identified as Thokchom Kanta Singh (45) alias BG One and Oinam Athouba Singh (3
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SFs on July 23 conducted a search operation at Kwasiphai under Bishnupur Police Station in Bishnupur District and arrested two United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), identified as Thokchom Kanta Singh (45) alias BG One and Oinam Athouba Singh (34) alias BG Two alias Loya, reports The Sangai Express.
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July - 23 
Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on July 23 hurled three grenades at three different places in the North Lakhimpur Town of Lakhimpur District resulting in injury to five civilians, reports The Sen
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Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on July 23 hurled three grenades at three different places in the North Lakhimpur Town of Lakhimpur District resulting in injury to five civilians, reports The Sentinel. The first grenade was thrown at Court Tiniali, second at Jail Road and the third was thrown at CD Road. While the grenades at the first two sites exploded injuring five people, the third grenade, however, did not explode.
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July - 23 
The All Assam Surrendered ULFA Committee has claimed that the ongoing peace talks with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) would prove futile until and unless all the surrendered militants and ULFA-I militants are taken int
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The All Assam Surrendered ULFA Committee has claimed that the ongoing peace talks with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) would prove futile until and unless all the surrendered militants and ULFA-I militants are taken into confidence, reports Assam Tribune on July 24. The Committee also demanded withdrawal of nearly 15,000 cases pending against around 3,000 surrendered cadres in the State
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July - 23 
The Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) on July 23 pledged not to collect money from the public in any manner henceforth, The Sangai Express reports. Talking to media persons somewhere in Sadar Hills, KRA-U ‘commander-in-chief’, S.H.T. George
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The Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) on July 23 pledged not to collect money from the public in any manner henceforth, The Sangai Express reports. Talking to media persons somewhere in Sadar Hills, KRA-U ‘commander-in-chief’, S.H.T. George informed all activities of ‘fund collection’ would be suspended with immediate effect.
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July - 23 
The 'Lotus' brand of clocks used as timers in bombs at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) may have been sourced from Assam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) inferred after learning from its manufacturers in Rajkot (Gujarat) that the clocks are distributed for
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The 'Lotus' brand of clocks used as timers in bombs at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) may have been sourced from Assam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) inferred after learning from its manufacturers in Rajkot (Gujarat) that the clocks are distributed for sale in the north-eastern state, The Times of India reports on July 24.
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July - 23 
The Times of India on July 23 (today) reports that the deportation of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia to India will indeed be part of a 'swap' in which New Delhi will transfer two Bangladeshi criminals — Subrata Bain and Saj
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The Times of India on July 23 (today) reports that the deportation of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia to India will indeed be part of a 'swap' in which New Delhi will transfer two Bangladeshi criminals — Subrata Bain and Sajjad Hossain — who are in Indian jails, Bain and Hossain were involved in attacks targeting ruling Awami League (AL) leaders in Bangladesh.
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July - 23 
Though Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources confirmed the Assam link to the clocks used in bombs planted at Bodh Gaya, they said it was too early to attribute the blasts to the Rohingya Muslim issue, according to The Times of India. "But it i
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Though Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources confirmed the Assam link to the clocks used in bombs planted at Bodh Gaya, they said it was too early to attribute the blasts to the Rohingya Muslim issue, according to The Times of India. "But it is a fact that the intelligence prior to the blasts had warned of attacks by radical outfits seeking to avenge attacks on Rohingyas of Myanmar," said an MHA official. However, as for the cylinders used in the bombs, the NIA is convinced that they were sourced either from Gaya or a nearby town, possibly one or two at a time so as not leave a trail.
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July - 23 
Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, identified as Qari Yasir, was shot dead in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Garewad village in the Lolab Valley of Kupwara District on July 23 (today), reports NDTV. Qari Yasir, a Pakistani national,
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Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, identified as Qari Yasir, was shot dead in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Garewad village in the Lolab Valley of Kupwara District on July 23 (today), reports NDTV. Qari Yasir, a Pakistani national, had been active in Kashmir for over six years. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines and two grenades were recovered from him.
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July - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of a peace committee, Shahi Rehman, at Sandheri in the Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 23, reports Daily Times. The assailants killed Rehman when he came ou
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of a peace committee, Shahi Rehman, at Sandheri in the Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 23, reports Daily Times. The assailants killed Rehman when he came out of his house.
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July - 23 
Quetta Police on July 23 defused a remote-controlled bomb planted on the roadside near the Chandni Chowk area of Quetta, reported Daily Times
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Quetta Police on July 23 defused a remote-controlled bomb planted on the roadside near the Chandni Chowk area of Quetta, reported Daily Times
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July - 23 
The United States (US) Department of State on July 23 said that Pakistan is an important partner in supporting a secure and stable Afghanistan, which is vital to the security of the region, reports The News. "Pakistan’s own security and stability is
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The United States (US) Department of State on July 23 said that Pakistan is an important partner in supporting a secure and stable Afghanistan, which is vital to the security of the region, reports The News. "Pakistan’s own security and stability is tied to a successful outcome in Afghanistan and any steps that continue to build the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in our view, is very important", the State Department’s spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
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July - 23 
A man, identified as Abdul Ghani (23), was shot dead within the remits of Saeedabad Police Station in Sector-4 of Baldia Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 23, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdul Ghani (23), was shot dead within the remits of Saeedabad Police Station in Sector-4 of Baldia Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 23, reports Daily Times.
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July - 23 
A man, identified as Khadim Hussain, was shot dead within the limits of Malir Cantt Police Station in the Saadi Town area of Gulshan Town on July 23, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Khadim Hussain, was shot dead within the limits of Malir Cantt Police Station in the Saadi Town area of Gulshan Town on July 23, reports Daily Times.
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July - 23 
An unidentified man was shot dead at Sariab Road area in Quetta when armed assailants opened fire on him on July 23, reports Dawn.
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An unidentified man was shot dead at Sariab Road area in Quetta when armed assailants opened fire on him on July 23, reports Dawn.
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July - 23 
Anti-Terrorism Court III headed by Ghulam Mustafa Memon on July 23 declared People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch and eight other suspects as absconders in the Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, and ordered the confiscation of th
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Anti-Terrorism Court III headed by Ghulam Mustafa Memon on July 23 declared People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch and eight other suspects as absconders in the Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, and ordered the confiscation of their moveable and immovable properties, reports The News.
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July - 23 
Body was found on July 23 within the limits of Baldia Town Police Station near Northern Bypass in Baldia Town, reports Daily Times.
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Body was found on July 23 within the limits of Baldia Town Police Station near Northern Bypass in Baldia Town, reports Daily Times.
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July - 23 
Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel of Peshawar High Court (PHC) observed on July 23 that bodies of missing persons were found when the courts put pressure on the intelligence agencies for their safe release, reports The News. The PHC senior judge passed th
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Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel of Peshawar High Court (PHC) observed on July 23 that bodies of missing persons were found when the courts put pressure on the intelligence agencies for their safe release, reports The News. The PHC senior judge passed these remarks after Additional Advocate General Malik Mujtaba informed a division bench during hearing into the missing persons’ cases that a few days back body of another missing person Sardar Ali was found in the Karak District. The division bench comprising Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Musarrat Hilali was hearing the case of 248 missing persons.
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July - 23 
On July 23, a man, identified as Aslam Masieh, was killed in a landmine explosion while repairing damaged towers of 132 KV and 22 KV in the Machh area of Bolan District, reports Daily Times.
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On July 23, a man, identified as Aslam Masieh, was killed in a landmine explosion while repairing damaged towers of 132 KV and 22 KV in the Machh area of Bolan District, reports Daily Times.
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July - 23 
on July 23, militants set ablaze a NATO container in the Dhadar area of Bolan District while it was on its way back from Afghanistan after supplying equipment to NATO troops, reports Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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on July 23, militants set ablaze a NATO container in the Dhadar area of Bolan District while it was on its way back from Afghanistan after supplying equipment to NATO troops, reports Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 23 
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Young Doctors’ Association (YDA) organised a protest march from Civil Hospital Quetta to the Press Club on July 23, to protest the kidnapping of five people, including three doctors, from Loralai District on Jun
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Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Young Doctors’ Association (YDA) organised a protest march from Civil Hospital Quetta to the Press Club on July 23, to protest the kidnapping of five people, including three doctors, from Loralai District on June 11, 2013, reports The Express Tribune.
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July - 23 
Police found a body on Mirza Adam Khan Road in the Lyari Town on July 23, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation by the Police revealed that the victim was abducted before being killed.
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Police found a body on Mirza Adam Khan Road in the Lyari Town on July 23, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation by the Police revealed that the victim was abducted before being killed.
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July - 23 
Police seized a truck full of sophisticated weapons and thousands of bullets and arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants; Ameer Khan, the driver; and one Jahanzeb, from Super Highway in Karachi (Karchi District), the provincial capital of Sind
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Police seized a truck full of sophisticated weapons and thousands of bullets and arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants; Ameer Khan, the driver; and one Jahanzeb, from Super Highway in Karachi (Karchi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 23, reports The News. Dozens of Kalashnikovs, shotguns and handguns of various calibres, at least three light machine guns and thousands of rounds of submachine guns and small firearms were found from inside the truck.
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July - 23 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on July 26 that the drone strikes should immediately be stopped, reports The News. The PM was talking to US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson, who called on him at the PM’s office. The PM Also said that he wou
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on July 26 that the drone strikes should immediately be stopped, reports The News. The PM was talking to US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson, who called on him at the PM’s office. The PM Also said that he would support any initiative for peace in Afghanistan.
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July - 23 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on July 23 issued a new schedule for the Presidential Elections following orders of the Supreme Court to hold polls on July 30, 2013, reports The News. The new President will be sworn in after the tenure of
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on July 23 issued a new schedule for the Presidential Elections following orders of the Supreme Court to hold polls on July 30, 2013, reports The News. The new President will be sworn in after the tenure of President Asif Ali Zardari expires on September 8, 2013. Earlier it was reported that the Presidential Elections would take place on August 6, 2013.
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July - 23 
The Supreme Court (SC) was informed on July 23 that Punjab Police had received arrest warrants from Rawalpindi Civil Judge Irfan Naseem Tarar for the arrest of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Brigadier, Mansoor Saeed Sheikh, allegedly involved i
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The Supreme Court (SC) was informed on July 23 that Punjab Police had received arrest warrants from Rawalpindi Civil Judge Irfan Naseem Tarar for the arrest of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Brigadier, Mansoor Saeed Sheikh, allegedly involved in enforced disappearance of Amna Masood Janjua’s husband, reports Daily Times. However, the SC, which heard the missing persons’ case, told a senior Police Officer that there was no need to execute the arrest warrants because it was the matter of respect of an institution.
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July - 23 
The vehicle was coming to Karachi from Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The arrested suspects confessed that the weapons were to be used for terrorist attacks in Ramazan, most probably at the Youm-e-Ali procession celebrated by the Shia communit
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The vehicle was coming to Karachi from Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The arrested suspects confessed that the weapons were to be used for terrorist attacks in Ramazan, most probably at the Youm-e-Ali procession celebrated by the Shia community.
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July - 23 
Unidentified militants opened fire at a shop on Moti Ram Road in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 23, killing one person and injuring another inside the shop, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants opened fire at a shop on Moti Ram Road in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 23, killing one person and injuring another inside the shop, reports Dawn.
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July - 23 
US officials stressed armed drones will continue to patrol Pakistan’s tribal belt and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will maintain significant presence in Kabul, the Afghan Capital, The Express Tribune reports on July 24. A fleet of armed dron
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US officials stressed armed drones will continue to patrol Pakistan’s tribal belt and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will maintain significant presence in Kabul, the Afghan Capital, The Express Tribune reports on July 24. A fleet of armed drones are expected to continue to patrol the tribal belt and the CIA station in Kabul will remain among CIA’s largest in the world, the report said.
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July - 23 
On July 26, leaders of three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) – said that the CA polls scheduled for November shouldn´t be deferred
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On July 26, leaders of three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) – said that the CA polls scheduled for November shouldn´t be deferred under the pretext of readying the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), which has vowed to disrupt the polls, for the elections, reports Myrepublica.com.
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July - 23 
The eight-member taskforce formed by the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) to advise the Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) on July 23 discussed the poll issues, reports The Himalayan Times. Taskforce member Agni Kharel, who represents th
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The eight-member taskforce formed by the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) to advise the Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) on July 23 discussed the poll issues, reports The Himalayan Times. Taskforce member Agni Kharel, who represents the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-UML), said differences among the political parties on constituency delimitation continued to persist. Kharel said, “The constitution does not allow the CDC to reduce 205 seats that existed in 1999, nor does it allow the body to increase the current 240 first-past-the-post seats. Therefore, we are of the view that the CDC should find a way out as per the constitution.”
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July - 23 
Sirajganj District Court on July 23 rejected bail prayers of 49 JeI-ICS cadres and sent them to prison in a case related to vandalisation of the Awami League (AL) office at Enayetpur town (Sirajganj District) on March 3, reports The Daily Star.
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Sirajganj District Court on July 23 rejected bail prayers of 49 JeI-ICS cadres and sent them to prison in a case related to vandalisation of the Awami League (AL) office at Enayetpur town (Sirajganj District) on March 3, reports The Daily Star.
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July - 23 
The Times of India on July 23 (today) reports that the deportation of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia to India will indeed be part of a 'swap' in which New Delhi will transfer two Bangladeshi criminals — Subrata Bain and Saj
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The Times of India on July 23 (today) reports that the deportation of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia to India will indeed be part of a 'swap' in which New Delhi will transfer two Bangladeshi criminals — Subrata Bain and Sajjad Hossain — who are in Indian jails, Bain and Hossain were involved in attacks targeting ruling Awami League (AL) leaders in Bangladesh.
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July - 23 
The main opposition United National Party (UNP) on July 23 said that the country is on the path of militarization which has a bad effect on civil society, reports Colombo Page. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said that the sectors like sports
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The main opposition United National Party (UNP) on July 23 said that the country is on the path of militarization which has a bad effect on civil society, reports Colombo Page. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said that the sectors like sports and Foreign Service have severely affected by the militarization. He said that the appointment of retired and in-service military officials to the positions in sports administration has discouraged the people committed to sports. He also said that the Foreign Service has become less productive due to the lack of qualified professionals since retired military officials have been appointed instead of diplomats to overseas missions. A recent European Parliament delegation visiting Sri Lanka also expressed concern over deployment of military personnel for civil work, especially in the North, as it takes away the employment opportunities available for civilians and in long run will affect the economic revival in conflict affected areas.
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July - 24 
A ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Somra Hansda, who masterminded the 2011 Seraikela divisional prison break, was sent to the same jail on July 24 following interrogation by the Intelligence Bureau and Crime Branch personnel on July 23, The Times of In
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A ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Somra Hansda, who masterminded the 2011 Seraikela divisional prison break, was sent to the same jail on July 24 following interrogation by the Intelligence Bureau and Crime Branch personnel on July 23, The Times of India reports. As reported earlier, Police on July 23 arrested Somra Hansda from Hosakocha village under Chowka Police Station area of Seraikela-Kharswan District.
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July - 24 
A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a jan militia (peoples’ militia) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madawi Joga (22), at Potali village in Dantewada District, rep
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A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a jan militia (peoples’ militia) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madawi Joga (22), at Potali village in Dantewada District, reports The Pioneer on July 25. During interrogation, he accepted his involvement in 5-6 violent incidents.
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July - 24 
Army on July 24 the Army killed three militants and foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that when the Army personnel advanced towards the LoC to retrie
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Army on July 24 the Army killed three militants and foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that when the Army personnel advanced towards the LoC to retrieve the bodies of the militants, Pakistani troops, who are on top of the mountain, resort to firing. “Intermittent firing by Pakistani troops is on since morning and Army’s efforts to retrieve the bodies have failed so far”, sources added.
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July - 24 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on July 24 arrested one NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) “extortionist”, identified as Akope Kope (32), from Phek District, reports Nagaland Post. According to an AR statement, Akope was arrested while “indulging in extortion” f
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on July 24 arrested one NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) “extortionist”, identified as Akope Kope (32), from Phek District, reports Nagaland Post. According to an AR statement, Akope was arrested while “indulging in extortion” from civil vehicles at Pfutsero in Phek District. Three ‘tax’ receipts, INR 10,300 in cash and one mobile phone along with a SIM were recovered from his possession.
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July - 24 
curfew continued to be imposed for the second consecutive day on July 24 in some parts of Budgam District after sectarian clashes that erupted on July 20 and intensified on July 21, reports Kashmir Times. Reports said the curfew was imposed on July 2
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curfew continued to be imposed for the second consecutive day on July 24 in some parts of Budgam District after sectarian clashes that erupted on July 20 and intensified on July 21, reports Kashmir Times. Reports said the curfew was imposed on July 23 as situation deteriorated further.
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July - 24 
Metinkhong Village Council chairman said there was another clash between the NSCN-K and NSCN-IM cadres near Metinkhong village under Mimi Area Pungro sub-division of the Kiphire District on July 24. The chairman said one NSCN-IM cadre sustained minor
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Metinkhong Village Council chairman said there was another clash between the NSCN-K and NSCN-IM cadres near Metinkhong village under Mimi Area Pungro sub-division of the Kiphire District on July 24. The chairman said one NSCN-IM cadre sustained minor injury during the firing.
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July - 24 
Six suspected cadres of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in a factional clash with the CPI-Maoist cadres near Namsilli village of Khunti District on July 24, r
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Six suspected cadres of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in a factional clash with the CPI-Maoist cadres near Namsilli village of Khunti District on July 24, reports newstrackindia.com. Around 30 to 40 CPI-Maoist cadres surrounded the PLFI cadres and opened fired indiscriminately, killing six of them.
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July - 24 
Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants lobbed a grenade at a daily market in the Bokoliaghat area of Karbi Anglong District on July 24, killing one person and injuring 21 others, reports The Sentinel.
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Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants lobbed a grenade at a daily market in the Bokoliaghat area of Karbi Anglong District on July 24, killing one person and injuring 21 others, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 24 
The Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has expressed dismay over the “hardening of stance” on the part of militant groups and issuing of ‘demand slips’ by various militant factions, reports Nagaland Post on July 25. In a statement, AC
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The Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has expressed dismay over the “hardening of stance” on the part of militant groups and issuing of ‘demand slips’ by various militant factions, reports Nagaland Post on July 25. In a statement, ACAUT media cell said the talk of any “Naga national government” would be “insincere” if the underground groups/factions do not acknowledge the ground reality and talk the “language of the masses” which at this juncture meant streamlining of unabated ‘taxation’. Illegal “taxation” of the business community by Naga underground groups continues unchecked with no signs of such collections ceasing even two months after an agitation was launched against it, said members of ACAUT, adds The Shillong Times.
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July - 24 
The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on July 24 appealed to the Central Government to be ‘sincere’ for an ever lasting solution of the ‘Bodo problem’, reports The Sentinel.
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The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on July 24 appealed to the Central Government to be ‘sincere’ for an ever lasting solution of the ‘Bodo problem’, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 24 
The Arunachal Chief Secretary H K Paliwal on July 22 in a meeting decided to crack the whip on an extortion racket active in the State, according to The Times of India reports on July 25. Stern and exemplary action will be taken against those organiz
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The Arunachal Chief Secretary H K Paliwal on July 22 in a meeting decided to crack the whip on an extortion racket active in the State, according to The Times of India reports on July 25. Stern and exemplary action will be taken against those organizations, unions and groups that carry out extortion and demand 'donations' from Government officials, the meeting decided.
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July - 24 
The Border Security Force (BSF) report into the firing incident of July 18, in which four people were killed at Dharam in the Gool area of Ramban District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has said its Personnel, along with the State Police, had to fire in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) report into the firing incident of July 18, in which four people were killed at Dharam in the Gool area of Ramban District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has said its Personnel, along with the State Police, had to fire in self defence as the mob was running down the BSF camp, reports Daily Excelsior on July 25. Submitting its initial report on the incident, prepared by Special Director General of BSF Dilip Trivedi, to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the BSF said its troops were “forced” and “compelled” to fire in accordance of the “standard operating procedures” laid down for the safety of Personnel and the weapons.
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July - 24 
The counterfeiters of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) are increasingly using Nadia and Cooch Districts, which also shares a border with Bangladesh, Hindustan Times reports on July 25. In Cooch Behar the work of bringing the FICN is handled by a
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The counterfeiters of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) are increasingly using Nadia and Cooch Districts, which also shares a border with Bangladesh, Hindustan Times reports on July 25. In Cooch Behar the work of bringing the FICN is handled by a new extremist group, Muslim Security Force, which operates both in West Bengal and Assam. The central agency has also cautioned that Munnai market in Gosaigaon region of Kokrajhar District in Assam, which is very close to Cooch Behar, is the principal point of receiving the FICNs from Bangladeshi agents. Malda and Murshidabad Districts in West Bengal have long been used by the counterfeiters, adds the report. FICN is brought from Nepal and Bhutan through these bordering Districts in north Bengal.
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July - 24 
The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) on July 24, during various rallies held across all the eastern Nagaland villages, towns and four district headquarters - Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longleng, demanded an immediate declaration of the p
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The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) on July 24, during various rallies held across all the eastern Nagaland villages, towns and four district headquarters - Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longleng, demanded an immediate declaration of the proposed bilateral talks with the Government of India for Frontier Nagaland reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 24 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack targeting the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District on July 23, The Sangai Expre
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack targeting the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District on July 23, The Sangai Express reports on July 25. A press release jointly signed by the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Lamyanba Khuman and ‘publicity officer’ Chenglensana Mangang said that it was the warning to M Thoiba, the founder of the school, for his ‘arrogant attitude’ towards the public and ‘indecent conduct’ towards the girl students.
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July - 24 
The Sangai Express reports on July 25 that the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) informed the people that it has stopped all ‘fund collection’ activities since it signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India and th
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The Sangai Express reports on July 25 that the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) informed the people that it has stopped all ‘fund collection’ activities since it signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India and the Government of Manipur on May 24. Any monetary demand served in the name of UPPK to departments or the general public should not be entertained, said a press release issued by the outfit’s ‘deputy secretary finance and external affairs’ Poirei Mangang.
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July - 24 
The Shillong Times on July 25 reports that a Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) who reportedly sustained injuries during the July 19, 2013, encounter in East Garo Hills District, which resulted in the killing of the ‘deputy commander’ of GNLA, Pilo
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The Shillong Times on July 25 reports that a Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) who reportedly sustained injuries during the July 19, 2013, encounter in East Garo Hills District, which resulted in the killing of the ‘deputy commander’ of GNLA, Pilon M Sangma alias Marcus, succumbed to his injuries on an unspecified date.
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July - 24 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will soon take charge of construction of inter-state bridges across Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, reports The Times of India on July 25. The UMHA will give contracts to national infrastruc
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will soon take charge of construction of inter-state bridges across Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, reports The Times of India on July 25. The UMHA will give contracts to national infrastructure companies - Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) - and Central Reserve Police Force will guarantee security of these projects. Of immediate concern are 15 bridge projects linking Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is learnt to have directed that bridges linking States in LWE-affected Districts be declared projects of "national importance" and their construction be implemented by the UMHA.
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July - 24 
Two children of an Imam (Cleric), identified as Mohammad Hasim (2) and Aalia (3), were killed and their mother, identified as Naseema (40), was injured by unidentified assailants at Bemina in the outskirts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on July
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Two children of an Imam (Cleric), identified as Mohammad Hasim (2) and Aalia (3), were killed and their mother, identified as Naseema (40), was injured by unidentified assailants at Bemina in the outskirts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on July 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the assailants barged into the room of Imam Iftikhar Ahmad, a resident of Gurez in Bandipora District, at Iqbal Abad Bemina Masjid while he was away in the local Masjid to lead the prayers. Several persons, including the Imam himself have been taken into custody by Police for investigation.
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July - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly killed by the cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in the Khunti District on July 24, reports The Times of India. Aroun
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly killed by the cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in the Khunti District on July 24, reports The Times of India. Around 20 armed PLFI cadres dragged the duo from Ramandag village into the forests at around 10pm and shot them dead. Police recovered the two bodies from the Eshehatu forests. A poster reading, "anyone supporting the Maoists would not be spared" was also recovered. As reported earlier, six PLFI cadres were shot dead by a dasta (party) of CPI-Maoist on July 23. Around half a dozen Maoist outfits are struggling for supremacy in Khunti District, where 40 people have been killed till May 2013, according to Police records.
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July - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Khila Ranju alias Chanti (25), an ‘area committee member’, and Mangaraj Hantal, were arrested during a joint operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and Chitrakonda Police at Ala
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Khila Ranju alias Chanti (25), an ‘area committee member’, and Mangaraj Hantal, were arrested during a joint operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and Chitrakonda Police at Alampaka village of Chitrakonda reservoir in the Malkangiri District on July 24, reports The Hindu.
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July - 24 
The body of Ali Ahmed Bizenjo, the younger brother of Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Sardar Aziz Bizenjo, was found near a drain in Trubat District on July 24, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed assailants had abducted Ali Ah
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The body of Ali Ahmed Bizenjo, the younger brother of Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Sardar Aziz Bizenjo, was found near a drain in Trubat District on July 24, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed assailants had abducted Ali Ahmed in the night of July 23 from Pidark area of Turbat District.
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July - 24 
The KP Police has established women complaint units in 56 Police Stations across the province where 116 lady constables have been deployed, reports The Express Tribune on July 25. “The units have been established upon the directives of KP Chief Mini
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The KP Police has established women complaint units in 56 Police Stations across the province where 116 lady constables have been deployed, reports The Express Tribune on July 25. “The units have been established upon the directives of KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak. Eventually, such units will be set up in all Police Stations,” an unnamed Police official said.
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July - 24 
A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mir Abdul Qadir Zarakzai was shot dead in the Zehri area of Khuzdar District in the night of July 24, reports Dawn.
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A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mir Abdul Qadir Zarakzai was shot dead in the Zehri area of Khuzdar District in the night of July 24, reports Dawn.
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July - 24 
A recently-constituted task force on missing people will hold its first meeting on July 29, Dawn reports on July 25. The task force is mandated to formulate a national policy on the missing people, monitor the progress and coordinate efforts of all
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A recently-constituted task force on missing people will hold its first meeting on July 29, Dawn reports on July 25. The task force is mandated to formulate a national policy on the missing people, monitor the progress and coordinate efforts of all the stakeholders working on the issue. The issue of missing people came to light in 2006 and the Supreme Court took suo motu notice in a case involving the disappearance of Masood Janjua and others. In 2010, a Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances headed by a former judge of the Supreme Court was constituted and it submitted its report on December 31, 2010. In the last hearing of the case on July 23 the Supreme Court directed the Government to submit its policy on the missing people in the shortest possible time and fixed August 2 as the next date of hearing.
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July - 24 
A suspected criminal, identified as Shahid Ramzan, was shot dead outside his house in the Orangi Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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A suspected criminal, identified as Shahid Ramzan, was shot dead outside his house in the Orangi Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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July - 24 
An activist of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), identified as Tanvir Ali (32), was shot dead at Mauripur Road in the Kiamari Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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An activist of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), identified as Tanvir Ali (32), was shot dead at Mauripur Road in the Kiamari Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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July - 24 
An unidentified man was killed and two others received injuries in a firing incident in the Surab area of Kalat District on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was killed and two others received injuries in a firing incident in the Surab area of Kalat District on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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July - 24 
Lahore Investigation Police on July 24 arrested a suspect for allegedly demanding extortion money from local traders in the Lahore District, reports Daily Times. The traders in different areas of Lahore had lodged several complaints with the Police a
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Lahore Investigation Police on July 24 arrested a suspect for allegedly demanding extortion money from local traders in the Lahore District, reports Daily Times. The traders in different areas of Lahore had lodged several complaints with the Police about threatening phone calls they had been receiving for the past many days. Tracing a phone call, the Police arrested a suspect, identified as Abdullah, a resident of Gujranwala District, who had made a threatening call to one Imran, a trader of Badami Bagh Market, and demanded PKR 2.5 million three days ago. The report said that extortionists continue to hit the city, demanding ‘protection money’ from businessmen, especially the jewellers and other wealthy traders. Deputy Inspector General-Investigation (DIG-I), Zulfiqar Hameed, however, claimed that that no bhatta mafia was active in the provincial capital and said that some low-profile criminals were involved in such activities, and would be arrested soon.
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On July 24, the Badhaber Police along with the Frontier Constabulary (FC) repulsed an attack by the militants at the Sheen Drang check post, on the border of Akkakhel area in the Khyber Agency, in Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. A gunfight bet
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On July 24, the Badhaber Police along with the Frontier Constabulary (FC) repulsed an attack by the militants at the Sheen Drang check post, on the border of Akkakhel area in the Khyber Agency, in Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. A gunfight between the militants and the Security Forces that lasted for an hour forced the militants to retreat.
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July - 24 
Police arrested a teenage suicide bomber, Fazal Shah, and his accomplice in the Maqsoodabad area under Khazana Police Station of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on July 24, reports The Express Tribune.
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Police arrested a teenage suicide bomber, Fazal Shah, and his accomplice in the Maqsoodabad area under Khazana Police Station of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on July 24, reports The Express Tribune. Fazal Shah, a resident of Qandharo in the Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), was wearing a suicide vest. His accomplice was identified as Zain Shah, a resident of Bara in the Khyber Agency of FATA. One TT pistol and 10 gun cartridges were recovered from the accused and their motorcycle was impounded.
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July - 24 
Suicide bombers and armed militants mounted an attack on the local office of Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) in high security zone of Sukkur Barrage Colony in Sukkur town of Sukkur District on July 24, sparking a shootout that killed eight p
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Suicide bombers and armed militants mounted an attack on the local office of Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) in high security zone of Sukkur Barrage Colony in Sukkur town of Sukkur District on July 24, sparking a shootout that killed eight persons, including four terrorists, three ISI officials and a civilian, and injured 50 others, reports The Express Tribune. Four terrorists, armed with hand grenades, suicide vests and assault rifles, launched the attack. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Alam Odho said that a suicide bomber first blew himself up in front of a Police building and then a second bomber drove his explosive-laden vehicle into the main gate of the ISI office. “Other terrorists started firing and throwing hand grenades at the Police,” he added. The target of the attack was ISI official Major Zeeshan, who had important documents containing details of terrorists. Major Zeeshan was also killed in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
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The Federal Government on July 24 finally decided to launch targeted action against extortionists and target killers in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The Government has decided to take indiscriminate action against target killers on the basis of inte
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The Federal Government on July 24 finally decided to launch targeted action against extortionists and target killers in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The Government has decided to take indiscriminate action against target killers on the basis of intelligence sharing. However, a final decision will be taken after taking all stakeholders including political parties and cabinet onboard.
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July - 24 
The Frontier Corps (FC) during a raid conducted on intelligence shared by local security agencies in the Gulistan area of Qilla Abdullah District on July 24 arrested an arms smuggler and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including five SMGs
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The Frontier Corps (FC) during a raid conducted on intelligence shared by local security agencies in the Gulistan area of Qilla Abdullah District on July 24 arrested an arms smuggler and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including five SMGs, three LMGs, four RPG-7 along with its 25 rounds, one 12.7 rifle, 15,100 rounds of different rifles and 90 kilograms of explosive material, from his possession, reports Daily Times.
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July - 24 
Two men, identified as Akbar Ali (35) and Syed Waris (30), were shot dead within the remits of SITE-A Police Station near Walika Hospital in the SITE Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 24, reports Daily Times
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Two men, identified as Akbar Ali (35) and Syed Waris (30), were shot dead within the remits of SITE-A Police Station near Walika Hospital in the SITE Town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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unidentified armed assailants shot dead another man, identified as Ahsan Abbas (22), in the Saeedullah Goth area of Baldia Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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unidentified armed assailants shot dead another man, identified as Ahsan Abbas (22), in the Saeedullah Goth area of Baldia Town on July 24, reports Daily Times.
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July - 24 
The Election Commission (EC) on July 24 registered 59 political parties and allocated them election symbols for the new Constituent Assembly (CA) polls scheduled for November 19, reports Myrepublica.com. EC allotted the same election symbols to the o
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The Election Commission (EC) on July 24 registered 59 political parties and allocated them election symbols for the new Constituent Assembly (CA) polls scheduled for November 19, reports Myrepublica.com. EC allotted the same election symbols to the old parties that it had allotted them during the last CA polls. Altogether 139 political parties have applied for registration at the commission. The EC could not take the decision on registering the remaining parties as it is yet to verify signatures of voters which is mandatory for registration.
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July - 24 
The Election Commission (EC) on July 24 finalised the proposed amendment to the Electoral Rolls Act 2009 to drop from the voters’ list the convicts of any offence under the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973, reports New Age. The commission pro
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The Election Commission (EC) on July 24 finalised the proposed amendment to the Electoral Rolls Act 2009 to drop from the voters’ list the convicts of any offence under the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973, reports New Age. The commission proposed amendments to Sections 9 and 13 of the Act. The commission proposed insertion of two sub-sections stating that no convict of any offence under the 1972 order or the 1973 act would be eligible to be a voter. The commission would send the proposed amendment to the law ministry who would place the bill in the cabinet and then, if approved, in parliament for enactment.
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July - 24 
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Somawansa Amarasinghe on July 24 said his party would abolish the provincial council system under a JVP Government and that it would restore the rights of all communities, reports Daily Mirror. He said that Pres
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Somawansa Amarasinghe on July 24 said his party would abolish the provincial council system under a JVP Government and that it would restore the rights of all communities, reports Daily Mirror. He said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government has failed miserably to find a political solution to the national question though they had ample time to resolve the matter.
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July - 24 
The Army spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya on July 24 said that Army is planning to further reduce the number of troops it has stationed in the Jaffna peninsula, reports Colombo Page. The Army has taken a decision to move troops from 13 small m
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The Army spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya on July 24 said that Army is planning to further reduce the number of troops it has stationed in the Jaffna peninsula, reports Colombo Page. The Army has taken a decision to move troops from 13 small military camps located in the Walikamam sector of Jaffna District to the Palaly Cantonment in northern edge of the peninsula. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 12 had asked the Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya to reduce the military presence in northern Sri Lanka prior to the upcoming provincial council polls.
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July - 25 
on July 25 that two persons, identified as Tohoto Sumi (25) and Sangjiu Khiamniungan (28), were arrested along with one .22 country made pistol and one live ammunition. The accused reportedly confessed about bringing the arms into the state from Mya
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on July 25 that two persons, identified as Tohoto Sumi (25) and Sangjiu Khiamniungan (28), were arrested along with one .22 country made pistol and one live ammunition. The accused reportedly confessed about bringing the arms into the state from Myanmar. The arms were to be disposed off in Dimapur (Dimapur District), the confessed further.
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July - 25 
The Headquarters Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) on July 25 organised a Joint Intelligence Security Conference to take stock of the prevailing security situation in Chenab Valley at Batote town of Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. The objecti
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The Headquarters Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) on July 25 organised a Joint Intelligence Security Conference to take stock of the prevailing security situation in Chenab Valley at Batote town of Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. The objective was to improve the synergy between the Army and the civil Intelligence Agencies.
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July - 25 
A Delhi court on July 25 convicted Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Shahzad Ahmad in the September 19, 2008, Batla House encounter case for murdering Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma and assaulting other officers, reports The Hindu. “He (Shahzad) is held
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A Delhi court on July 25 convicted Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Shahzad Ahmad in the September 19, 2008, Batla House encounter case for murdering Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma and assaulting other officers, reports The Hindu. “He (Shahzad) is held guilty of causing [the] death of Inspector M.C. Sharma and attempting to cause [the] death of Head Constables Balwant Singh and Rajbir Singh by firing [at] them. He is also found guilty of assaulting Police officers and obstructing them from doing their duty,” Additional Sessions Judge Rajender Kumar Shastri said, pronouncing the verdict. The court will pronounce its order on sentence on July 29, 2013. Shahzad, however, was acquitted in the offence under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to failure to appear before court as required.
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July - 25 
A GNLA cadre, identified as Sophon N Sangma alias Rongrim alias Taklu, who escaped when the arms consignment was seized from a vehicle at Chinabat village in East Garo Hills on July 18, surrendered before the East Garo Hills Police on July 25 along
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A GNLA cadre, identified as Sophon N Sangma alias Rongrim alias Taklu, who escaped when the arms consignment was seized from a vehicle at Chinabat village in East Garo Hills on July 18, surrendered before the East Garo Hills Police on July 25 along with one .22 pistol and six rounds of live ammunitions, reports The Shillong Times.
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July - 25 
A suspected factional clash, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘Lance corporal’ Chumpise Sangtam (20), was allegedly shot dead by the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Longya Ward in the Kiphire
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A suspected factional clash, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘Lance corporal’ Chumpise Sangtam (20), was allegedly shot dead by the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Longya Ward in the Kiphire Town of Kiphire District in the morning of July 25.
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July - 25 
A unidentified assailants triggered an explosion targeting Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Pheiroijam Rajendro’s (58) new residence located at Porompat in the Imphal East District on July 25. No casualty was reported.
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A unidentified assailants triggered an explosion targeting Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Pheiroijam Rajendro’s (58) new residence located at Porompat in the Imphal East District on July 25. No casualty was reported.
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July - 25 
Consequent to serving meeting notifications on chiefs of Kuki villages located between Senapati and Kangpokpi by an outfit, without specifying details, as well as asking for 'annual tax' clearance to Kuki bus owners, passenger service from Senapati t
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Consequent to serving meeting notifications on chiefs of Kuki villages located between Senapati and Kangpokpi by an outfit, without specifying details, as well as asking for 'annual tax' clearance to Kuki bus owners, passenger service from Senapati to Imphal ceased with immediate effect on July 25, according to The Sangai Express. The Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills (KISH) and various other Kuki civil bodies raised strong objection against the activities of a militant outfit within Sadar Hills in Senapati District and warned it to back off from the administrative areas of Kuki dominated Sadar Hills district.
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July - 25 
Curfew continued to be imposed for the third consecutive day on July 25 in some parts of Budgam District after sectarian clashes that erupted on July 20 and intensified on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said the curfew was imposed on July
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Curfew continued to be imposed for the third consecutive day on July 25 in some parts of Budgam District after sectarian clashes that erupted on July 20 and intensified on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said the curfew was imposed on July 23 as situation deteriorated further.
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July - 25 
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 25 said the BSF had first opened the fire followed by the State Police, reports The Tribune India. BSF and the Police had to use force to control the mob, he added.
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J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 25 said the BSF had first opened the fire followed by the State Police, reports The Tribune India. BSF and the Police had to use force to control the mob, he added.
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July - 25 
On July 25, the Union Government in a meeting with the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts and Commandants of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion engaged in anti-Maoist
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On July 25, the Union Government in a meeting with the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts and Commandants of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion engaged in anti-Maoist operations reviewed the ongoing operations against the Maoists, reports Zee News. Chaired by Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami, the meeting took stock of the current strategy, its success, reverses suffered by the Forces and how to improve coordination between Central and State Security Forces. Attended by the SPs of 27 worst Maoist-hit Districts and CRPF battalion commandants, the meeting stressed on intelligence based operations and favoured taking such steps which would inflict maximum loss to the Maoists.
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July - 25 
People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasser Madani arrested in connection with the serial blasts of July 25, 2008, in Bangalore (Karnataka) also played a crucial role in explosions in Surat (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Delhi, the state
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People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasser Madani arrested in connection with the serial blasts of July 25, 2008, in Bangalore (Karnataka) also played a crucial role in explosions in Surat (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Delhi, the state Central Crime Branch (CCB) Police submitted before the High Court of Karnataka on July 25, reports The Times of India. The CCB made the submission while opposing Madani's bail application.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during combing operations in the Chitrakonda area of Malkangiri District on July 25, reports The Times of India. The arrestees were identified as Killoo Ranju alia
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during combing operations in the Chitrakonda area of Malkangiri District on July 25, reports The Times of India. The arrestees were identified as Killoo Ranju alias Chanti of Kadamguda village and Mangaraj Hantal of Allampaka. Chanti was a member of Maachkund Local Organisational Squad which is considered to be the most dangerous squad of the Maoists in the Malkangiri District. Some sources, however, alleged that the SFs had arrested the duo three days ago but their arrest was disclosed to the media only on July 25.
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July - 25 
The Director General of Police, J.N. Choudhury on July 25 said that ULFA-I was out to create terror in the state at the behest of their backers in Pakistan, reports The Telegraph. “Our information is that ULFA has been asked to spread terror if it wa
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The Director General of Police, J.N. Choudhury on July 25 said that ULFA-I was out to create terror in the state at the behest of their backers in Pakistan, reports The Telegraph. “Our information is that ULFA has been asked to spread terror if it wants Pakistani help. It is carrying out the attacks under pressure from its Pakistani backers. We are certain about ULFA hand in the grenade attack in Lakhimpur and suspect its involvement in the Karbi Anglong blast.”
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July - 25 
The Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of the Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Salkeithang Kipgen alias Ranjit, from Thangal Bazar on July 25.
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The Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of the Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Salkeithang Kipgen alias Ranjit, from Thangal Bazar on July 25.
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July - 25 
The SK-Thadou faction of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-SK Thadou) on July 25 denied report that the outfit terminated its former ‘general secretary’ Seineo Guite alias James Kuki following his arrest on July 16 at Jiribam in the Imphal East Dis
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The SK-Thadou faction of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-SK Thadou) on July 25 denied report that the outfit terminated its former ‘general secretary’ Seineo Guite alias James Kuki following his arrest on July 16 at Jiribam in the Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express ‘Information and publicity secretary’ of the outfit, George Simte clarified that Seineo Guite was only ‘rank downed’ for violating party rules and not terminated as reported. George also denied the involvement of the outfit in a gun fight that occurred at Phaituol village on July 21. He also asked all those cadres who did not attend the ‘home coming ceremony’ held on July 17 to report to the ‘chairman’ within 30 days. He also added that the Government is all set to set up a permanent camp for the UTLA-SK Thadou cadres at Vangai Chungpao in the Churachanpur District.
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July - 25 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will soon take charge of construction of inter-state bridges across Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas, reports The Times of India on July 26. Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh is learnt
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will soon take charge of construction of inter-state bridges across Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas, reports The Times of India on July 26. Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh is learnt to have directed that bridges linking States in Maoist-hit Districts be declared projects of "national importance" and their construction be implemented by the UMHA.
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July - 25 
Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami on July 25 warned that the State as well Central Police officers posted in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Districts will have to perform or suffer career setbacks, reports The Times of India. He s
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Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami on July 25 warned that the State as well Central Police officers posted in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Districts will have to perform or suffer career setbacks, reports The Times of India. He said that a Superintendent of Police (SP) posted in a Maoist-hit District may not be considered for deputation in a central organization if the Union Home Ministry is not happy with his performance. Similarly, performance of officers of Central Forces will affect their promotion and annual confidential reports (ACR). Goswami was speaking at the two-day workshop organized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for Superintendents of Police (SPs) of 26 Maoist-hit Districts and Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of Special and Central Armed Police Forces deployed in extremism-hit zones. The meeting also decided to bring front organizations of the CPI-Maoist firmly in the legal loop. "We will collect evidence on activities of these front organizations, meant to help Maoists either directly or indirectly, compile them into a dossier and move for registration of FIR against their members," said an unnamed senior MHA official.
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July - 25 
A man, identified as Azamatullah, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Killi Shamovi Hazaraganji area of Quetta (Quetta District) on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Azamatullah, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Killi Shamovi Hazaraganji area of Quetta (Quetta District) on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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July - 25 
A person was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants near Rabia City apartments in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar Town, on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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A person was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants near Rabia City apartments in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar Town, on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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July - 25 
An official of the Quetta Afghan Consulate, Muhammad Hashim, was abducted from Satellite Town area of Quetta on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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An official of the Quetta Afghan Consulate, Muhammad Hashim, was abducted from Satellite Town area of Quetta on July 25, reports Daily Times.
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July - 25 
At least four Police trainees were shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Elite Police Training Center in the Razzakabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on
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At least four Police trainees were shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Elite Police Training Center in the Razzakabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on July 25, repors The News.
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July - 25 
Daily Times reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shahid Nadeem Baloch on July 25 directed the Sindh Police for pro-active policing and coordination with Intelligence Agencies for information sharing.
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Daily Times reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shahid Nadeem Baloch on July 25 directed the Sindh Police for pro-active policing and coordination with Intelligence Agencies for information sharing.
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July - 25 
Disputing the claim, the Jundallah faction of the TTP claimed responsibility for the same attack. Ahmed Marwat the ‘spokesman’ of Jundallah claimed that the attack was revenge for the death of TTP ‘deputy chief’ Wali-ur-Rehman Mehsud, who was killed
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Disputing the claim, the Jundallah faction of the TTP claimed responsibility for the same attack. Ahmed Marwat the ‘spokesman’ of Jundallah claimed that the attack was revenge for the death of TTP ‘deputy chief’ Wali-ur-Rehman Mehsud, who was killed in a United States (US) drone strike in North Waziristan Agency of FATA on May 29, 2013. He said the group had sent four bombers to “achieve the target.” Meanwhile, the TTP former spokesperson, Ehsanullah Ehsan, denied any association with the Jundallah group.
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