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March - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 1, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Narayanpur Superintendent of
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 1, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Kamble said "The gun battle between a group of Naxals and a joint contingent of the District Police and CRPF took place in the jungles of Mandora village when the team was out on a combing operation in the early hours of today [March 1]." According to him, the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on seeing the team to which the SFs retaliated. While fleeing, the Maoists left behind the body of a ‘deputy commander’ who had died in the exchange of fire. Kamble added that three guns, a couple of detonators and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the site.
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Around six persons were reportedly injured when clashes broke out in the evening of March 1 between protestors and Security Forces (SF) in different places of the State during the shutdown called by Mutahida Majlis-i-Mashawarat (MMM), an amalgam of v
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Around six persons were reportedly injured when clashes broke out in the evening of March 1 between protestors and Security Forces (SF) in different places of the State during the shutdown called by Mutahida Majlis-i-Mashawarat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious groups in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. Normal life remained affected across the State as shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and some banks remained closed. There was however, no curfew clamped in the State.
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March - 1 
Firing from across the border was reported from Gagdiayal forward post in Mendhar belt of Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC) on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said there was small arms and rocket firing, however, no damage
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Firing from across the border was reported from Gagdiayal forward post in Mendhar belt of Poonch District along the Line of Control (LoC) on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said there was small arms and rocket firing, however, no damage to life or property was caused in the firing. It could not be ascertained whether the firing from Pakistani troopers or militants.
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March - 1 
Fleeing the violence which broke out after Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) vice-president Delwar Hossain Sayedee was sentenced to death for his role in the 1971 atrocities, hundreds of Bangladeshis have poured into the border district of Malda, reports Times o
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Fleeing the violence which broke out after Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) vice-president Delwar Hossain Sayedee was sentenced to death for his role in the 1971 atrocities, hundreds of Bangladeshis have poured into the border district of Malda, reports Times of India on March 2. Border Security Force (BSF) officials at the Mahadipur (Malda District) check post say they have never seen such an exodus in years. Even Awami League members are among those seeking refuge in India. Awami League leader Mohammad Alauddin, a member of the Natore (Natore District) municipality board, and his wife were seen walking through border check post of Mahadipur on March 1. Alauddinsaid, "The entire nation is in flames. Roads have been cut at many places, and houses torched. Awami supporters are under attack."
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March - 1 
Further, the State government said despite the MMM call for valley-wide strike and protests on Friday, March 1 (today) no restrictions of any kind of restrictions on movement of people will be imposed.
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Further, the State government said despite the MMM call for valley-wide strike and protests on Friday, March 1 (today) no restrictions of any kind of restrictions on movement of people will be imposed.
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In the aftermath of the PLA’s attack on Security Forces (SFs) between S Kotlen and Torbung Bangla along Tidim road under Churachandpur Police station on February 26 in which one trooper was killed and three others injured, the SFs have been threateni
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In the aftermath of the PLA’s attack on Security Forces (SFs) between S Kotlen and Torbung Bangla along Tidim road under Churachandpur Police station on February 26 in which one trooper was killed and three others injured, the SFs have been threatening local villagers demanding handover of PLA cadres taking shelter there, the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), the political wing of PLA alleged. The Indian military was threatening the local villagers as they were unable to face the PLA. It is an attempt to use civilians as their human shield, claimed a press release issued by the outfit’s publicity secretary Roben Khuman.
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) special judge, Samarjit Dey on March 1 convicted Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) linkman, Samir Ahmed under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA] in NIA case number 02/2009,
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) special judge, Samarjit Dey on March 1 convicted Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) linkman, Samir Ahmed under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA] in NIA case number 02/2009, reports The Telegraph. Ahmed was set free following the sentence, as he had already spent more than three years in prison during the investigation and trial of the case The sentence ran concurrent with the three-year sentence he was handed on August 10, 2012 under the same section in NIA case number 01/2009. Both the cases were related to diversion of funds meant for development of Dima Hasao District.
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Normal life was affected and a bike was set on fire on the first day of the 100-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement since midnight March 1, reports The Telegraph. The committee has called t
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Normal life was affected and a bike was set on fire on the first day of the 100-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement since midnight March 1, reports The Telegraph. The committee has called the bandh in the proposed Bodoland area, comprising Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) and adjoining tribal-dominated areas, in protest against the State Government’s “lackadaisical” attitude towards their demand for a separate state under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution. The committee also wants the Centre to hold a dialogue with the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) at the highest political level.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three grenades and empty containers along with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings from forests near Daringbadi and Kotagarh in Kandhamal District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three grenades and empty containers along with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings from forests near Daringbadi and Kotagarh in Kandhamal District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times of India, on March 2. The grenades recovered from Kerubadi-Kalingabadi forest are suspected to have been looted by the Maoists from SFs, said a Senior Police Officer. Further commenting on the matter, Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), J N Pankaj said “We are investigating from where the grenades were looted." Two pairs of Maoist uniform, some clothes, switch board, polythene sheets and wire bundles were also seized from the same spot. A Police officer said the items, including the grenades, which were recovered from Kerubadi-Kalingabadi forest might belong to the extremists led by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) Chief Sabyasachi Panda. OMP is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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State Director-General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhury on March 1 expressed hope that Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah will also return to the mainstream and join the peace process initiated by Arab
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State Director-General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhury on March 1 expressed hope that Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah will also return to the mainstream and join the peace process initiated by Arabinda Rajkhowa led Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), reports The Telegraph. The DGP said Baruah might also join the peace talks at a later stage if he founds its progress favourable.
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman extremist faction of of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) addressed a protest rally held at Shopian (District) township over phone. Geelani has been put under house arrest in New Delhi.
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman extremist faction of of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) addressed a protest rally held at Shopian (District) township over phone. Geelani has been put under house arrest in New Delhi.
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The Shillong Times reports on March 2 that the former ‘chairman’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Julias Kitbok Dorphang, who successfully made the transition from a rebel to a legislator in the State Assembly, has offered to me
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The Shillong Times reports on March 2 that the former ‘chairman’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Julias Kitbok Dorphang, who successfully made the transition from a rebel to a legislator in the State Assembly, has offered to mediate between the Government and the outfit if he is entrusted with the task. Dorphang, who is all set to support the Congress in Government formation on March 5, urged the HNLC to join the mainstream and exploit the window of opportunity for discussion with the State to resolve their grievances. The former chairman of the outfit said, “I don’t regret that I was a part of HNLC”, even as he expressed disappointment over the fact that some of his colleagues were ‘still on the other side of the fence’. “During youth one can go in any direction but with age the same should be streamlined,” the founding member of the HNLC who came overground in 2007, said. It may be mentioned that Dorphang had emerged victorious in the recently concluded Assembly election from Mawhati in Ri-Bhoi as an Independent candidate beating his nearest rival by 1159 votes.
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March - 1 
The Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has written to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressing greater involvement by the Central Government to improve the effectiveness of the government's strategy in fighting the Naxal [Left-Wing Ext
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The Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has written to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressing greater involvement by the Central Government to improve the effectiveness of the government's strategy in fighting the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] influence, reports The Economic Times, on March 2. The Minister further writes that lack of power, intermittent mobile connectivity, very poor health and education facilities are top complaints of the people in the LWE-affected areas. Back from a two-day visit to one of the worst affected districts of the country, Nuapada, in the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border area, Ramesh has suggested to the Prime Minister that the central government increase its presence in the "hotspots" in LWE affected areas located in junction of two or three states. Ramesh said in his letter to the Prime Minister, "My visit to Nuapada reinforces a point I have been making to you often that we need to enhance the presence of the Central Government those hotspots which are in the bi-junction and tri-junction areas. Many of these hotspots are in remote and inaccessible areas, which call for decisive intervention on our part by expanding the social and physical infrastructure". Ramesh stressed that efforts to contain the Maoist influence would remain ineffective as long as these issues are not addressed.
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March - 1 
Two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres, identified as Rupana Mandingi and Madhaba Habika of Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division Committee (SKDC), involved in murder and other offences were arrested by security personnel durin
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Two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres, identified as Rupana Mandingi and Madhaba Habika of Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division Committee (SKDC), involved in murder and other offences were arrested by security personnel during a combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Odisha's Koraput District, on March 1, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the arrest, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Laxmipur, Y Jagannath Rao said, "Mandingi has at least eight cases registered against him and Habika was in our wanted list for his involvement in as many as five cases."
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March - 1 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will attend the ‘home coming ceremony’ of Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N) militants at Haflong in the same District on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. A Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed betwee
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will attend the ‘home coming ceremony’ of Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N) militants at Haflong in the same District on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. A Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed between the Government and the outfit on October 8 2012.
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A local journalist, identified as Mehmood Ahmed Afridi, President of the Kalat Press Club, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the main bus stop of Kalat city (Kalat District) on March 1, reports The Express Tribune. No one has claimed resp
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A local journalist, identified as Mehmood Ahmed Afridi, President of the Kalat Press Club, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the main bus stop of Kalat city (Kalat District) on March 1, reports The Express Tribune. No one has claimed responsibility for the murder.
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March - 1 
A trader of garments was shot dead near Liberty Chowk of Tariq Road in Ferozeabad area.
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A trader of garments was shot dead near Liberty Chowk of Tariq Road in Ferozeabad area.
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March - 1 
Armed assailants shot dead an MQM activist, Shafqat (35), in Orangi Town.
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Armed assailants shot dead an MQM activist, Shafqat (35), in Orangi Town.
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March - 1 
Awais Shiekh, the lawyer of Sarabjit Singh who is on death row in a Pakistani prison, on March 1 received a death threat from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for pursuing the case of the Indian national, reports The Times of India. The let
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Awais Shiekh, the lawyer of Sarabjit Singh who is on death row in a Pakistani prison, on March 1 received a death threat from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for pursuing the case of the Indian national, reports The Times of India. The letter addressed to Shiekh’s wife read, "Your husband is addressing a press conference about Sarabjit Singh. If this is held, it would be the last day of your husband and every single member of your family will be killed. You will find dead bodies of your children by tomorrow morning.” Shiekh claimed he was barred from holding a planned news conference at the Lahore Press Club to launch his book on Sarabjit. He said, "The reality of Sarabjit's case will be known to the people through this book. A gross mischarge of justice has been done in Sarabjit's case."
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March - 1 
Four persons were injured in two grenade attacks in Laurence Road and Shershah areas. The first attack occurred when armed men lobbed a grenade at Shafee Iron Works on Laurence Road in Naipier Police area. The explosion caused injuries to three worke
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Four persons were injured in two grenade attacks in Laurence Road and Shershah areas. The first attack occurred when armed men lobbed a grenade at Shafee Iron Works on Laurence Road in Naipier Police area. The explosion caused injuries to three workers Naeem, Sikander and Adnan. Another hand grenade was lobbed at a petrol pump near Gulbai crossing in Shershah Division. The attack caused injuries to pump manager Peelaj.
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March - 1 
Further, SFs had pounded LI positions with heavy artillery in Ghaibi Neeka area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit), injuring a man and a minor girl. The artillery shelling being carried out since March 1 damaged a number of houses and a mosque. Sources sa
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Further, SFs had pounded LI positions with heavy artillery in Ghaibi Neeka area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit), injuring a man and a minor girl. The artillery shelling being carried out since March 1 damaged a number of houses and a mosque. Sources said that SFs had positioned tanks and artillery in Mushtari camp and Dari-Lowarrh Kali from where they were pounding LI hideouts and bunkers in Sipah area.
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March - 1 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Engineer Shaukatullah said on March 1 that the Governor’s House would work as a liaison office between the jirga (tribal council of elders) set up to hold peace talks with the militants, and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Paki
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Engineer Shaukatullah said on March 1 that the Governor’s House would work as a liaison office between the jirga (tribal council of elders) set up to hold peace talks with the militants, and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership, reports Daily Times. Briefing media persons along with Governor Shaukatullah after chairing a meeting of the 87-member grand tribal jirga at the Governor’s House, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the formation of an authoritative grand tribal jirga gave the message to the world community that serious peace initiatives are underway to bring durable peace in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and KP by holding talks with the militant leadership.
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March - 1 
Pakistani authorities on March 1 issued a list of 109 "most wanted" terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militant Mati-ur-Rehman who was accused of involvement in a suicide attack on former premier Shaukat Aziz, reports India Today. The list
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Pakistani authorities on March 1 issued a list of 109 "most wanted" terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militant Mati-ur-Rehman who was accused of involvement in a suicide attack on former premier Shaukat Aziz, reports India Today. The list, made public on the website of Punjab Police, includes 28 members of the banned LeJ, which claimed responsibility for two recent attacks on Shias in Quetta city (Quetta District) that killed nearly 200 people, and 34 members of various factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).The list of wanted terrorists includes Mansoor alias Chotta Ibrahim, who was accused of involvement in a suicide attack on former President Pervez Musharraf at Rawalpindi in December 2003. The list also includes cadres of two banned Shia terrorist groups, the Tehreek-e-Jaffria Pakistan and the Sipah-e-Muhammad.
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March - 1 
Qari Abdul Razzaq (40), an activist of the JUI-F, was shot dead at Hussainiya Madressah in Mansoor Nagar.
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Qari Abdul Razzaq (40), an activist of the JUI-F, was shot dead at Hussainiya Madressah in Mansoor Nagar.
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March - 1 
Sindh Police arrested four suspected target killers affiliated with Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), from Gulbahar and Rizvia Society and recovered weapons from their possession, reports Daily Times.
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Sindh Police arrested four suspected target killers affiliated with Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), from Gulbahar and Rizvia Society and recovered weapons from their possession, reports Daily Times.
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March - 1 
The dead body of a man was found near Sattar Kabari Shop of Sonaar Bazaar in Kharadar area within the limits of Kharadar Police Station.
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The dead body of a man was found near Sattar Kabari Shop of Sonaar Bazaar in Kharadar area within the limits of Kharadar Police Station.
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March - 1 
Unidentified assailants killed a Shia trader and injured another at a shop in Kochi Bazaar in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of March 1, reports Dawn. An official of local Police said two people riding a motorc
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Unidentified assailants killed a Shia trader and injured another at a shop in Kochi Bazaar in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of March 1, reports Dawn. An official of local Police said two people riding a motorcyclist stopped in front of the shop, opened fire at Akbar Ali Mir and Mukhtar Hussain and managed to escape. When contacted, spokesman for Imamia Students Organisation Waseem Asectabbas declared the terrorist attack sectarian, saying the trader had no enmity towards anyone.
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March - 1 
Unidentified militants blew up the Government Primary School for Boys at Wanda Zerhan area in the limits of Lakki Police Station in Lakki Marwat District, reports The News. Two rooms and a veranda were completely destroyed while the boundary wall was
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Unidentified militants blew up the Government Primary School for Boys at Wanda Zerhan area in the limits of Lakki Police Station in Lakki Marwat District, reports The News. Two rooms and a veranda were completely destroyed while the boundary wall was partially damaged.
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March - 1 
Four major political forces - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) - on March 1 said they would settle all the d
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Four major political forces - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) - on March 1 said they would settle all the disputed issues before March 7, when a final hearing on a petition against the ongoing process of appointing the Chief Justice the head of an interim election Government is due, and claimed that they were close to a deal, reports The Himalayan Times. NC Vice-president Ramchandra Paudel said “The parties are aiming at removal of constitutional hurdles, resignation of Prime Minister Bhattarai and appointment of the chief justice the head of the executive almost simultaneously.” UCPN-M Krishna Bahadur Mahara, a member of a taskforce formed by the four forces to prepare a draft proposal on constitution amendment, also said a deal was close at hand with only some issues pertaining to voters’ criteria, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and ranks for former combatants remaining to be resolved.
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March - 1 
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on March 1 (today) rejected a contempt of court case brought against Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, saying that the petitioner made a subjective interpretation of the Chief Justice’s press statement in which the Chief Just
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on March 1 (today) rejected a contempt of court case brought against Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, saying that the petitioner made a subjective interpretation of the Chief Justice’s press statement in which the Chief Justice had said he was positive about accepting four political forces’ offer to lead an interim council of ministers, reports The Himalayan Times. Joint-registrar Nahakul Subedi passed the rejection order.
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March - 1 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 1 told representatives of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) that he will not make any unconstitutional move while forming a new Chief Justice-led election Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The President’s positi
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 1 told representatives of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) that he will not make any unconstitutional move while forming a new Chief Justice-led election Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The President’s position comes amid reports that the four major political parties will not await the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Chief Justice-led Government formation and will form a new poll Government before a hearing scheduled for March 7. Dissatisfied with the ongoing political developments, NBA representatives asked if any proposal had been forwarded to the President on forming such a government before the court hearing.
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March - 1 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said on March 1 that the country will plunge into a political turmoil if Constituent Assembly (CA) elections are not held by mid-June, reports Nepalnews.com. He said that the parties need to arrive at an understanding
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said on March 1 that the country will plunge into a political turmoil if Constituent Assembly (CA) elections are not held by mid-June, reports Nepalnews.com. He said that the parties need to arrive at an understanding within a few days to form a Government headed by the Chief Justice if elections are to be held by mid-July. "Elections will not be held if parties fail to reach consensus in the next few days," Bhattarai said. "Fresh CA is a must in order to safeguard the achievements made through political struggles. Parties should not stick to minor issues, creating obstacle in the process to form Chief Justice-led Government" he further said.
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March - 1 
At least seven more people were killed taking the death toll to 47 as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued clashing with law enforcers across the country on March 1, reports New Age. In Gaibandha Dis
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At least seven more people were killed taking the death toll to 47 as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued clashing with law enforcers across the country on March 1, reports New Age. In Gaibandha District, a rickshaw-puller and a tea-stall owner were killed as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers at Bangsharhat town. In Chapainawabganj District, JeI-ICS cadre Abdur Rahim (45) was killed and 20 other cadres were injured as fresh violence broke out at Shibganj town. In Noakhali District, Nur Uddin (17) of Khaliterhat village who was injured in the violence on February 28 succumbs to injuries on March 1. In Satkhira District, three people who were injured in clashes on February 28 succumb to their injuries on March 1.
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March - 1 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on March 1 called a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) for March 5 to protest what she said was “genocide” during February 28's violence over death sentence for JeI leader Del
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on March 1 called a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) for March 5 to protest what she said was “genocide” during February 28's violence over death sentence for JeI leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee, reports The Daily Star. She said, "I am stunned. I am outraged. I am deeply hurt. I have no words to condemn and protest. Heinous genocide is taking place again in our country. People are being killed like birds. The Government has gone on a barbaric killing spree. Old people, children, adolescents and even chaste women are not being spared. It looks like foreign occupation forces are committing atrocities against the people of Bangladesh."
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March - 1 
In another incident, JeI will enforce 48-hour non-stop hartal across the country on March 3 protesting the ICT verdict that awarded death sentence to the party's leader Maulana Delwar Hossain Sayedee and killing of 40 people during post verdict viole
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In another incident, JeI will enforce 48-hour non-stop hartal across the country on March 3 protesting the ICT verdict that awarded death sentence to the party's leader Maulana Delwar Hossain Sayedee and killing of 40 people during post verdict violence, reports The Independent. Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, acting Secretary General of JeI announced the programme through a statement hours after the ICT- 1 declared the verdict on Sayedee. He also announced observing Doa Dibosh on March 1 (today) at mosques and staging demonstrations on March 2 across the country. Khan termed the extreme injustice to Sayedee, mockery of justice and surrounding to the bloggers.
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March - 1 
The Shahbagh protestors on March 1 also urged the Government to ban the JeI and ICS, reports The Independent. Describing the JeI-ICS cadres as “communal and evil force”, the Ganajagaran Mancha convener, Imran H Sarker said the people would do everyth
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The Shahbagh protestors on March 1 also urged the Government to ban the JeI and ICS, reports The Independent. Describing the JeI-ICS cadres as “communal and evil force”, the Ganajagaran Mancha convener, Imran H Sarker said the people would do everything they could to resist the JeI through non-violent movement. “None can intimidate us by resorting to violent activities,” he said reiterating their pledge not to return home until their demands are met. He urged the people to observe their programme as announced earlier to hoist National Flag everywhere including on all Government, non-Government and semi-Government offices, autonomous and private offices, industrial units, shops, trains, buses, trucks, launches, boats, rickshaws and motorcycles on March 2 (today).
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March - 1 
Meanwhile, Voice Against Corruption, a group backed by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), in Sri Lanka has called on the Government on March 1 (today) to reveal details of the wealth and assets that were seized from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Meanwhile, Voice Against Corruption, a group backed by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), in Sri Lanka has called on the Government on March 1 (today) to reveal details of the wealth and assets that were seized from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the war. Co-convener of Voice Against Corruption Wasantha Samarasinghe said that the Government had taken into custody large stocks of gold, vast amounts of money and ships belonging to the LTTE during the war. He observed that whenever the Government acquired any LTTE asset it was given wide media publicity. "However, the Government has so far not presented any information regarding these goods and money seized nor have they been handed over to the Treasury," Samarasinghe said.
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March - 2 
Elsewhere, passenger carriers operating on the Imphal-Guwahati route have ceased service indefinitely with immediate effect, reports The Sangai Express on March 3. North East Inter State Winger Transporters' Union ‘president’ M Tombi Singh said decis
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Elsewhere, passenger carriers operating on the Imphal-Guwahati route have ceased service indefinitely with immediate effect, reports The Sangai Express on March 3. North East Inter State Winger Transporters' Union ‘president’ M Tombi Singh said decision to stop plying on the route was taken on March 2 night as armed groups as well as personnel deployed at Police, Forest, Excise and Narcotics check posts have been demanding money from the public transporters.
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March - 2 
Four persons were reportedly killed following a blast at Patana village in the proposed POSCO steel project area in Jagatsinghpur District on March 2, reports The Telegraph. The deceased persons, according to the Posco Pratirodh Sangram Samiti ‘spoke
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Four persons were reportedly killed following a blast at Patana village in the proposed POSCO steel project area in Jagatsinghpur District on March 2, reports The Telegraph. The deceased persons, according to the Posco Pratirodh Sangram Samiti ‘spokesman’, Prasant Paikray, are Manas Jena (32), Nabanu Mandal (35), Narahari Sahu (38), and Laxman Pramanik (35). Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Satyabrata Bhoi said: “We have received report of four casualties following the explosion. The blast occurred at the backyard of a house at Patana village. The police forces have rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. As per the preliminary investigation, the blast took place during the course of making of country-made bombs.” The POSCO Pratirodh Sangram Samiti, (PPSS), the outfit spearheading the resistance movement against the steel venture charged that members of a pro-Posco outfit lobbed bombs at their activists.
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March - 2 
Further, two live landmines were recovered by Border Security Force (BSF) during anti-Maoist operation in Odisha's Koraput District, on March 2, reports samaylive.com. Besides two landmines weighing 24 and 15 kg, six pressure mines were also recovere
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Further, two live landmines were recovered by Border Security Force (BSF) during anti-Maoist operation in Odisha's Koraput District, on March 2, reports samaylive.com. Besides two landmines weighing 24 and 15 kg, six pressure mines were also recovered from the Murlaput forests under Narayanpatna Police limits.
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March - 2 
In the last year (2012), Indian intelligence and law enforcement agencies have detected 1,444 suspicious cases of financial transactions allegedly used to exclusively fund terrorist activities, Indian Express reports on March 3, 2013. The cases have
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In the last year (2012), Indian intelligence and law enforcement agencies have detected 1,444 suspicious cases of financial transactions allegedly used to exclusively fund terrorist activities, Indian Express reports on March 3, 2013. The cases have been forwarded to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India), which has been tasked to probe money laundering and terrorist financing, to nail the individuals and institutions behind the cash flow. According to FIU, there was more than a 50 per cent growth in suspicious transactions reports received by the agency from various financial institutions, regulators and money transfer service agents in 2012 compared to 2010-2011.
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March - 2 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)-Kyong region has condemned the action of 17 Assam rifles (17-AR) troopers based at Mekokla village under Wokha District in which one of its cadre, Ashan, Razapeyu, was killed on February
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)-Kyong region has condemned the action of 17 Assam rifles (17-AR) troopers based at Mekokla village under Wokha District in which one of its cadre, Ashan, Razapeyu, was killed on February 27, reports Nagaland Post on March 3.
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March - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants from Ichak in Hazaribagh District on March 2, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militants were identified as Amit Munda, Amit Paswan, Rinku Kumar and Kauleshwar
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants from Ichak in Hazaribagh District on March 2, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militants were identified as Amit Munda, Amit Paswan, Rinku Kumar and Kauleshwar Mahto. SFs recovered a rifle that they had stolen from Chatra Police, a country made rifle, a revolver, cartridges, besides uniforms and four mobile handsets from the militants.
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March - 2 
Superintendents of Police in Barmer, Jaisalmer and other border Districts have been directed to keep constant touch with intelligence agents to stop smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and drugs from Pakistan, The Times of India reports on
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Superintendents of Police in Barmer, Jaisalmer and other border Districts have been directed to keep constant touch with intelligence agents to stop smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and drugs from Pakistan, The Times of India reports on March 3, 2013. The officers were also directed to deal strictly with those found using Pakistani SIM cards in border areas and maintain law and order there. Directions have been issued to increase vigilance at the border areas of Jaisalmer District particularly at Shahgarh Bulj, other sensitive areas and monitoring on suspicious elements and known smugglers.
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March - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres beheaded a quack, identified as Vijay Kumar Dey (37), at Hudagada village in Seraikela-Kharswan District of Jharkhand, on March 2, reports Zee News. The torso of the victim and the severed hea
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres beheaded a quack, identified as Vijay Kumar Dey (37), at Hudagada village in Seraikela-Kharswan District of Jharkhand, on March 2, reports Zee News. The torso of the victim and the severed head were found lying within a distance of 15 m of each other. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Upendra Kumar, said Dey had a link with the Maoists, as he used to provide treatment to its cadres and supply medicines to them. He said a Maoist poster owning responsibility for Dey's killing was recovered from the spot. Prima facie it seemed to be the handiwork of the Maoists, "but we cannot rule out outright that it could be a ploy of the culprits to misguide the Police," he added.
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March - 2 
Three militants belonging to the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested along with explosive materials during a search operation by Police commandos from Bashikhong area in Imphal East District on March 2, reports the Times
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Three militants belonging to the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested along with explosive materials during a search operation by Police commandos from Bashikhong area in Imphal East District on March 2, reports the Times of India. The three PREPAK cadres were identified as N Inao Singh (32), Ngangbam Mangal Meitei (29) and Ngangbam Inaocha Singh (38). Highly explosive materials, including three plastic explosives Kirkee (PEK), two China-make hand grenades and a remote-controlled device were recovered from their possession, sources said. During the interrogation, they confessed to the police that the explosive materials were handed over to them by a senior cadre of PREPAK identified as Dinesh Singh, who is now allegedly staying in an interior part of Myanmar, sources said.
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March - 2 
Two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres, identified as Umesh Singh and Sriram Thakur, were arrested and arms and explosives meant for ambushing a police team recovered from them in Rohtas District of Jharkhand, on March 2, r
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Two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) cadres, identified as Umesh Singh and Sriram Thakur, were arrested and arms and explosives meant for ambushing a police team recovered from them in Rohtas District of Jharkhand, on March 2, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided the hideout of the Maoists in Rajpur market and arrested them. Three cane bombs and 20 kilogram of explosive powder were also seized.
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March - 2 
Two Indian Reserve Police (IRP) personnel, who were on duty in Handwara town bus stand of Kupwara District, were shot dead by unidentified militants on March 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said two masked militants came in a car and shot dead Aza
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Two Indian Reserve Police (IRP) personnel, who were on duty in Handwara town bus stand of Kupwara District, were shot dead by unidentified militants on March 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said two masked militants came in a car and shot dead Azad Chand and Santosh Kumar of 13th battalion of IRP. No militant outfit has yet owned responsibility for the attack.
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March - 2 
According to police, unidentified armed pillion riders abducted a man and shot him multiple times and threw the body
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According to police, unidentified armed pillion riders abducted a man and shot him multiple times and threw the body
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March - 2 
At least 12 persons, including activists of the Majli-e-Wehdat-e-Musleeman (MWM) and the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 2, reports Daily Times.
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At least 12 persons, including activists of the Majli-e-Wehdat-e-Musleeman (MWM) and the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 2, reports Daily Times. In the first incidence, three people affiliated with Majli-e-Wehdat-e-Musleeman (MWM) were gunned down at Sabri chowk under Iqbal Market police Station. The deceased were later identified as Ali Nawaz (25), Ali Husnian (27) and Hashim Hussain.
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March - 2 
Further, a man was killed near his house in Ayub Mor within the limits of Khawaja Ajmiar Nagri police station. The deceased was identified as Ali (32).
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Further, a man was killed near his house in Ayub Mor within the limits of Khawaja Ajmiar Nagri police station. The deceased was identified as Ali (32).
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March - 2 
In addition, a man affiliated with Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ), Nadeem Mavia (28), was shot dead in Green Town within the limits of Shah Faisal Police Station.
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In addition, a man affiliated with Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ), Nadeem Mavia (28), was shot dead in Green Town within the limits of Shah Faisal Police Station.
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March - 2 
Meanwhile, three dead bodies were recovered from Musharraf Colony, Hawksbay Road and Mawach Goth areas within the limits of Maripur Police Station.
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Meanwhile, three dead bodies were recovered from Musharraf Colony, Hawksbay Road and Mawach Goth areas within the limits of Maripur Police Station.
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March - 2 
Meanwhile, two mobile shops were blown up at Mian Mandi Market in the Halemzai tehsil of the Mohmand Agency in the night of March 2, reports The News. Two shops owned by Israr and Adnan were destroyed in the explosion.
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Meanwhile, two mobile shops were blown up at Mian Mandi Market in the Halemzai tehsil of the Mohmand Agency in the night of March 2, reports The News. Two shops owned by Israr and Adnan were destroyed in the explosion.
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March - 2 
Moreover, another body of man was found form Graveyard in C Area, Liaquatabad within the jurisdiction of Super Market Police Station.
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Moreover, another body of man was found form Graveyard in C Area, Liaquatabad within the jurisdiction of Super Market Police Station.
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March - 2 
Moreover, another dead body of a man was found near Baitul Mukkaram Masjid, Block 16, Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the jurisdiction of Aziz Bhatti Police Station.
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Moreover, another dead body of a man was found near Baitul Mukkaram Masjid, Block 16, Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the jurisdiction of Aziz Bhatti Police Station.
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March - 2 
Separately, 52-year-old Mian Sahibzada was killed near a bus stop of intercity bus service in Quaidabad area within the precincts of Quaidabad Police Station.
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Separately, 52-year-old Mian Sahibzada was killed near a bus stop of intercity bus service in Quaidabad area within the precincts of Quaidabad Police Station.
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March - 2 
At least six people were killed in Chittagong, Niphamari, Sylhet and Rangpur District as cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with Police across the country on March 2, reports New Age. In Chittagong District, viol
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At least six people were killed in Chittagong, Niphamari, Sylhet and Rangpur District as cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed with Police across the country on March 2, reports New Age. In Chittagong District, violent clashes erupted in Satkania town when Police tried to remove barricades set up by JeI-ICS cadres on Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway. The clashes left three JeI-ICS cadres - Abu Taher, Mohammad Shahidullah, and Osman Gani - dead
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March - 2 
Further, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on March 2 in a rally at Madaripur District asked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to stop trying to save the war criminals by announcing hartals and siding with them, reports The Daily Star. She said “Do not play wit
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Further, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on March 2 in a rally at Madaripur District asked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to stop trying to save the war criminals by announcing hartals and siding with them, reports The Daily Star. She said “Do not play with the fate of the people. You and your husband tried but in vain to save the killers of Bangabandhu.” She further said “I can firmly say no one will be able to stop the trial of war criminals. They will be executed on this soil.” “It is unfortunate that the leader of the opposition stood against the people's aspiration when the whole country is raising its voice for the trial of war criminals, Khaleda is favouring the war criminals,” she mentioned.
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March - 2 
In Jhenaidah District, six Awami League (AL) cadres, including the union AL vice-president, were injured when the JeI-ICS cadres swooped on them at Chorkole village.
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In Jhenaidah District, six Awami League (AL) cadres, including the union AL vice-president, were injured when the JeI-ICS cadres swooped on them at Chorkole village.
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March - 2 
In Nilpjhamari Dsitrict, ICS cadre Atiqur Rahman (18) was killed in Jaldhaka town and 20 others were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers.
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In Nilpjhamari Dsitrict, ICS cadre Atiqur Rahman (18) was killed in Jaldhaka town and 20 others were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers.
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March - 2 
In Rangpur District, Akmal Hossain, who suffered bullet wounds during clashes between Police and JeI-ICS cadres at Pirgachha town on February 28 was succumbed to injuries.
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In Rangpur District, Akmal Hossain, who suffered bullet wounds during clashes between Police and JeI-ICS cadres at Pirgachha town on February 28 was succumbed to injuries.
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March - 2 
In Sylhet District, Jagat Juti Talukder (32), a former leader of of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was hacked to death by suspected ICS cadres in Sylhet town.
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In Sylhet District, Jagat Juti Talukder (32), a former leader of of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was hacked to death by suspected ICS cadres in Sylhet town.
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March - 2 
Separately, leaders of the ruling AL-led 14-party alliance on March 2 urged the country's people to resist BNP-JeI's hartals and rise against war criminals, reports The Daily Star. Lambasting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for calling hartal for March 5
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Separately, leaders of the ruling AL-led 14-party alliance on March 2 urged the country's people to resist BNP-JeI's hartals and rise against war criminals, reports The Daily Star. Lambasting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for calling hartal for March 5, they said it has proved that she is against the trial of war criminals. AL Joint General Secretary Mahabub-Ul-Alam Hanif said attacks on law enforcers should not be a political programme, it is undoubtedly terrorism. Industries Minister Dilip Barua said the opposition chief is trying to save the war criminals, not democracy. Workers Party President Rashed Khan said the opposition leader is pushing the country toward mayhem.
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March - 2 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 2 (today) denied that the Army killed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Prabakaran’s 12-year-old son Balachandran, reports Daily Mirror. He told “Had it happened, I would have known it. It i
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 2 (today) denied that the Army killed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Prabakaran’s 12-year-old son Balachandran, reports Daily Mirror. He told “Had it happened, I would have known it. It is obvious that if somebody from the armed forces had done that, I must take responsibility. We completely deny it. It can’t be.”
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March - 3 
In addition, Security Forces arrested a PREPAK militant, Naorem Sanatomba Singh alias Nouton, in the civilian area of the villages of Sorok Atingbi and Lamkhai under Jiribam Police Station in the same District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one
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In addition, Security Forces arrested a PREPAK militant, Naorem Sanatomba Singh alias Nouton, in the civilian area of the villages of Sorok Atingbi and Lamkhai under Jiribam Police Station in the same District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one Chinese made pistol of .9 mm, one magazine & two rounds of live cartridges
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March - 3 
In another development, the Centre would "fight" Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] through welfare and empowerment schemes and protect the tribals from being used as shields by the rebels, said the Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh
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In another development, the Centre would "fight" Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] through welfare and empowerment schemes and protect the tribals from being used as shields by the rebels, said the Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh, on March 3, reports Zee News. He told a meeting of Adivasi Adhikar Samavesa (Tribal Rights Congregation) at Narla in Odisha's Kalahandi District "In the name of forest dwellers, Maoists have created an atmosphere of fear (in the society). Our fight against Maoists is continuing. Through schemes for tribal welfare and women empowerment, with a strong political willpower, we will defeat their design".
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March - 3 
Jharkhand Police have arrested a hardcore Maoist from Kendwahi village of Latehar District on March 3, reports Zee News. A team of Policemen conducted the raid in Kendwahi village after they came to know that the Maoists were camping in the village a
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Jharkhand Police have arrested a hardcore Maoist from Kendwahi village of Latehar District on March 3, reports Zee News. A team of Policemen conducted the raid in Kendwahi village after they came to know that the Maoists were camping in the village and were plotting to create trouble in the area. Three country-made guns were recovered from the Maoist.
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March - 3 
Meanwhile, two persons, identified as Santosh Sahu and Nilanchal Mallick, were arrested in Odisha's Ganjam District on the charge of supplying mobile phones and other accessories to a prisoner, suspected to be a Maoist, on March 3, reports Zee News.
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Meanwhile, two persons, identified as Santosh Sahu and Nilanchal Mallick, were arrested in Odisha's Ganjam District on the charge of supplying mobile phones and other accessories to a prisoner, suspected to be a Maoist, on March 3, reports Zee News. The duo are contractors and close associates of Sangram Mohanty, the suspected Maoist who is currently lodged in a jail at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati District. Commenting on the matter, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Paralakhemundi, Gagarin Mohanty, said "During investigation, we came to know that the duo had supplied a mobile phone to Sangram in the jail".
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March - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) killed an Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, in an encounter, at Mudoi village in Lohit District on March 3, reports The Telegraph. The killed militant was identified as Dilip Saikia. The
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Security Forces (SFs) killed an Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, in an encounter, at Mudoi village in Lohit District on March 3, reports The Telegraph. The killed militant was identified as Dilip Saikia. The Sentinel adds that four of his injured comrades escaped into the nearby forest. SFs recovered one AK-81 rifle, 2 magazines, 80 rounds of live ammunition; one Chinese manufactured .9 mm pistol with 2 magazines of 60 rounds of live ammunition and one grenade
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March - 3 
Separately, militant formation, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) had convened its general assembly on February 20 at the 'council headquarters' and assigned Benjamin Pamei as the ZUF's 'home secretary', Himsin Kamei as the ZUF 'external affair secretar
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Separately, militant formation, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) had convened its general assembly on February 20 at the 'council headquarters' and assigned Benjamin Pamei as the ZUF's 'home secretary', Himsin Kamei as the ZUF 'external affair secretary' and Dinhiam Kamei as the outfit's 'finance secretary', reports Sangai Express on March 4.
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March - 3 
Suspected militants exploded a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near an under-construction building of the regional centre of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University at Makhan village in under Saparmeina Police Station in Senapati District
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Suspected militants exploded a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near an under-construction building of the regional centre of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University at Makhan village in under Saparmeina Police Station in Senapati District on March 3, reports The Telegraph. Nobody was injured in the explosion and no one claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 3 
The Haryana Police on February 3, arrested three persons, identified as Rishi Pal, Rahul and Jarnail Singh from Kaithal (Kaithal District) in Haryana on charges of printing and selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports Business Standard. "As
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The Haryana Police on February 3, arrested three persons, identified as Rishi Pal, Rahul and Jarnail Singh from Kaithal (Kaithal District) in Haryana on charges of printing and selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports Business Standard. "As many as 173 fake Indian currency notes of Rs 100 denomination each, a photostat machine, a printer and papers have been recovered from their possession," a Police spokesman said.
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March - 3 
There was no untoward incident reported during the day-long bandh (shut down) called by the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on March 3, reports The Times of India. The P
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There was no untoward incident reported during the day-long bandh (shut down) called by the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on March 3, reports The Times of India. The PLFI is dominant in Khunti and Ranchi Districts of Jharkhand. PLFI had called the bandh to protest against the arrest of three members of the outfit on March 2. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP), PM Tamil Vanam said Security Forces (SFs) have been deployed to all sensitive areas to ward of any untoward incident.
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March - 3 
Two persons, including a minor, were arrested on March 3, for carrying four live non-electric detonators in ISBT-43 of Chandigarh, reports Indian Express. The duo, Police claimed, was coming from Kotkhai in Himachal Pradesh and was headed for Jammu a
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Two persons, including a minor, were arrested on March 3, for carrying four live non-electric detonators in ISBT-43 of Chandigarh, reports Indian Express. The duo, Police claimed, was coming from Kotkhai in Himachal Pradesh and was headed for Jammu and Kashmir. A high alert was sounded in the city and checking in buses at the two ISBTs was increased. One of those arrested has been identified as Muddasar Ahmad. The other accused is a minor. The two have been booked under the Explosives Act.
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March - 3 
After the explosion, members of the Shia-community took to the streets against the law enforcers and the Government, demanding the arrest of the killers. Mourners gathered at MA Jinnah Road, Ancholi, Rizvia Society and Abbas Town. A bus was set ablaz
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After the explosion, members of the Shia-community took to the streets against the law enforcers and the Government, demanding the arrest of the killers. Mourners gathered at MA Jinnah Road, Ancholi, Rizvia Society and Abbas Town. A bus was set ablaze on MA Jinnah Road. The situation in many areas was tense as investigators started collecting evidence from the site. They found the engine of the car used in the attack.
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March - 3 
At least 45 persons were killed and another 70 were injured in a huge explosion that ripped through a Shia-majority neighbourhood in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 3, reports The News. Three relatives of Sindh A
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At least 45 persons were killed and another 70 were injured in a huge explosion that ripped through a Shia-majority neighbourhood in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 3, reports The News. Three relatives of Sindh Assembly Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza and several women and children were among the victims. Worshippers were offering Maghribain prayers at an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Abbas town when the bomb went off. Militants used a remote-controlled, vehicle-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing about 150 kilogrammes, which also contained ball bearings, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Fayyaz Leghari told. The IGP suspected the involvement of banned outfits the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in collaboration with the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Since last year, Police have foiled several terrorist attempts in Karachi and around 245 IED were defused, including another vehicle-based IED and a bomb planted in a rickshaw, Leghari said.
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March - 3 
During last two months at least 236 Police encounters were held in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh and 53 gangs of criminals were busted, said a report of the performance of Karachi zonal Police. The report said that from
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During last two months at least 236 Police encounters were held in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh and 53 gangs of criminals were busted, said a report of the performance of Karachi zonal Police. The report said that from the January 1 to February 28, 2013 Karachi Police arrested 3862 accused including 2465 absconders and 300 proclaimed offenders. The Police during this period was engaged in 236 encounters during which 53 gangs were busted. During these two months the Police recovered from the arrested accused 24 submachine guns, 7 shotguns, 15 rifles, 21 repeaters, 23 revolvers, 999 pistols, 11 mousers, 25 daggers, 19 hand grenades and 205 mobile phones.
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March - 3 
Elsewhere, there was no loss of life in a roadside blast in the Mamond tehsil of the Bajaur Agency on March 3. Source said that unidentified militants had planted explosive device on the roadside in Damadola which went off without causing any human l
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Elsewhere, there was no loss of life in a roadside blast in the Mamond tehsil of the Bajaur Agency on March 3. Source said that unidentified militants had planted explosive device on the roadside in Damadola which went off without causing any human loss.
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March - 3 
In Shalobar area of Bara, a lieutenant of Mehsud Scouts was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at him. Security officials said the incident took place during a search operation.
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In Shalobar area of Bara, a lieutenant of Mehsud Scouts was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at him. Security officials said the incident took place during a search operation.
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March - 3 
Meanwhile, three persons including a Police head constable, a motorway Police officer and a cashier were shot dead by unidentified assailants at a motorway Police kiosk on the Superhighway
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Meanwhile, three persons including a Police head constable, a motorway Police officer and a cashier were shot dead by unidentified assailants at a motorway Police kiosk on the Superhighway
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March - 3 
Separately, seven militants, a ‘commander’ among them, were killed when PAF jets targeted their hideouts in Sandana and Speen Dhand areas of Sipah area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Independent and official sources said the seven mi
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Separately, seven militants, a ‘commander’ among them, were killed when PAF jets targeted their hideouts in Sandana and Speen Dhand areas of Sipah area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Independent and official sources said the seven militants belonged to the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). The area is considered to be a stronghold of LI with its leader Mangal Bagh frequently changing his hideout to escape shelling.
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March - 3 
Ten militants were killed in an operation by Security Forces (SFs) at Lando Qamar, Arghanjoo and Adamkhel areas of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 3, reports Daily Times. Two hideouts of the militants were al
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Ten militants were killed in an operation by Security Forces (SFs) at Lando Qamar, Arghanjoo and Adamkhel areas of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 3, reports Daily Times. Two hideouts of the militants were also destroyed.
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March - 3 
A militant was killed in a ‘shootout’ on March 3 ,The Daily Star. In Chuadanga District, a member of Janajuddho faction of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a gunfight with Police in Damurhuda sub-District on March 3. The de
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A militant was killed in a ‘shootout’ on March 3 ,The Daily Star. In Chuadanga District, a member of Janajuddho faction of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a gunfight with Police in Damurhuda sub-District on March 3. The deceased identified as Abdul Halim (39) was involved in various crimes, including extortion and robbery since 1996. Police recovered a revolver and two bullets from the spot.
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As many as 88,000 JeI-ICS cadres have been accused in 25 cases for carrying out acts of violence in five sub-districts of Bogra District on March 3. Police filed the cases with the Police Stations concerned between March 3 and 6.
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As many as 88,000 JeI-ICS cadres have been accused in 25 cases for carrying out acts of violence in five sub-districts of Bogra District on March 3. Police filed the cases with the Police Stations concerned between March 3 and 6.
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March - 3 
At least 23 people killed and more than 1,000 wounded as violence escalated on the first day of hartal (shut down) Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) enforced across the country on March 3, reports New Age. In Bog
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At least 23 people killed and more than 1,000 wounded as violence escalated on the first day of hartal (shut down) Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) enforced across the country on March 3, reports New Age. In Bogra District, JeI-ICS cadres, attacked Police outposts and Police stations, burnt a railway station, and put roadblocks at different places disrupting train and bus services. At least 10 civilians, including three women, were killed in fierce fighting between law enforcers and villagers led by JeI-ICS cadres.
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March - 3 
Further, Different political parties and human rights organisations on March 3 condemned the ongoing mayhem created by the JeI-ICS alliance. Leaders of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesh Shamajtantrik Dal (BSD) said no new law is need
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Further, Different political parties and human rights organisations on March 3 condemned the ongoing mayhem created by the JeI-ICS alliance. Leaders of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesh Shamajtantrik Dal (BSD) said no new law is needed to ban JeI and ICS. Banning JeI-ICS is possible by using existing laws as they have already committed many terrorist activities, said a press release.
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March - 3 
In Gazipur District, Shreepur sub-District president of ICS was knocked down and killed by a truck while he was picketing at Joina Bazar on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Shreepur. The deceased was identified as Abdur Razzak
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In Gazipur District, Shreepur sub-District president of ICS was knocked down and killed by a truck while he was picketing at Joina Bazar on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Shreepur. The deceased was identified as Abdur Razzak
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March - 3 
In Jheniadah Distrcit, a Police constable was killed when JeI-ICS cadres swooped on the law enforcers. The deceased was identified as Omar Faruque (40).
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In Jheniadah Distrcit, a Police constable was killed when JeI-ICS cadres swooped on the law enforcers. The deceased was identified as Omar Faruque (40).
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March - 3 
In Joypurhat District, six people were killed in sporadic clashes between Police and villagers led by JeI-ICS cadres. Fazlur Rahman, Amir of Jaipurhat unit ofJeI, claimed that the people killed were their cadres. The deceased were identified as For
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In Joypurhat District, six people were killed in sporadic clashes between Police and villagers led by JeI-ICS cadres. Fazlur Rahman, Amir of Jaipurhat unit ofJeI, claimed that the people killed were their cadres. The deceased were identified as Forman Ali (25), Nasir Uddin (20), Majidul Islam (35), Abdul Hakim (20), Hesab Ali (50) and Majnu (15).
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March - 3 
In Rajshahi District, reported that at least four people, including a woman and a boy, were killed in clashes between the Police and JeI-ICS cadres.
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In Rajshahi District, reported that at least four people, including a woman and a boy, were killed in clashes between the Police and JeI-ICS cadres.
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March - 3 
In Satkhira District, one JeI-ICS cadre was shot dead by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The deceased was identified as Mahbubur Rahman (30).
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In Satkhira District, one JeI-ICS cadre was shot dead by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The deceased was identified as Mahbubur Rahman (30).
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March - 3 
Meanwhile, JeI enforces a 48-hour countrywide general strike beginning March 3 demanding the release of its Nayeb-e-Amir (Vice President) Delwar Hossain Sayedee, and and the killing of JeI-ICS cadres in violence that followed the pronouncement of the
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Meanwhile, JeI enforces a 48-hour countrywide general strike beginning March 3 demanding the release of its Nayeb-e-Amir (Vice President) Delwar Hossain Sayedee, and and the killing of JeI-ICS cadres in violence that followed the pronouncement of the verdict against Sayedee, reports New Age. The party alleged that the Government had planned to ‘kill Sayedee using court’ to ‘thwart Islamic movement.’ It said that the Government wanted to ‘eradicate Islam from Bangladesh by killing Sayedee.’ The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, Khaleda Zia, also the leader of the opposition in the parliament, on March 1 announced a countrywide dawn-to-dusk general strike for March 5 in protest at ‘genocide’ by law enforcers. She said ‘As the largest responsible political party, we cannot sit back and watch when the Government is pushing the country into a precarious situation and carrying out mass murder.’ Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), also a partner in BNP-led alliance, extended its support for the strikes JeI and the BNP called. ‘The IOJ extends its support for the general strike spanning three days in protest against mass murder,’ the party’s publicity secretary Abdullah Wasel told after a meeting of the party’s highest policy-making committee on March 2.
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March - 3 
Meanwhile, Police arrested Kendua sub-District unit ameer (president) of JeI from his relative's house at Netrakona District on March 3, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as Shamsuddin
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Meanwhile, Police arrested Kendua sub-District unit ameer (president) of JeI from his relative's house at Netrakona District on March 3, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as Shamsuddin
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March - 4 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Palsu Nachika (25), was arrested during a joint operation of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Narayanpatna Police Station area of Koraput District on March 4, reports T
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Palsu Nachika (25), was arrested during a joint operation of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Narayanpatna Police Station area of Koraput District on March 4, reports The Hindu. According to Police, Palsu was a leader of Narayanpatna area committee of Srikakulam-Koraput joint Division Committee (SKDC) of Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. During interrogation he revealed that, was adept in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), usage of different weapons, planting landmines etc. He was close associate of Maoist leaders Daya, Aruna and president of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) Nachika Linga, Police sources said.
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March - 4 
A motorcycle and a goods carrier were set ablaze as the 100-hour proposed “Bodoland” bandh (general Shutdown) announced by the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) from the midnight of February 28 paralysed life for the four
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A motorcycle and a goods carrier were set ablaze as the 100-hour proposed “Bodoland” bandh (general Shutdown) announced by the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) from the midnight of February 28 paralysed life for the fourth consecutive day on March 4, reports The Telegraph. Both the incidents were reported in Kokrajhar District. PJACBM is demanding the creation of Bodoland state comprising Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) and adjoining tribal-dominated areas, under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution, which is not supported by State Government. PJACBM also wants the Centre to hold a dialogue with the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-PTF) at the highest political level.
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March - 4 
Also, two youths suspected to be behind the explosion of a bomb at the Manipur campus of the Indira Gandhi Tribal University in Senapati District were detained by the villagers and handed over to the Police in the morning of March 4. They were identi
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Also, two youths suspected to be behind the explosion of a bomb at the Manipur campus of the Indira Gandhi Tribal University in Senapati District were detained by the villagers and handed over to the Police in the morning of March 4. They were identified as Ngangbam Romesh Singh (29) and Konsam Ibungo singh (32). Whether they belong to a militant group or not could not be confirmed as Police said, verification was on.
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March - 4 
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers on March 4 arrested seven illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, who were working as coal miners at Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District, reports Nagaland Post. The troopers also seized a mobile phone with one Banglade
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Border Security Force (BSF) troopers on March 4 arrested seven illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, who were working as coal miners at Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District, reports Nagaland Post. The troopers also seized a mobile phone with one Bangladesh SIM card and some cash in Indian and Bangladesh currency notes from the Bangladesh nationals.
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March - 4 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mangal Sureen, Dumbi Gudiya and Veer Singh Sureen, were arrested in Chaibasa of West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand, on March 4, reports daily.bhaskar.com. During the interrogatio
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mangal Sureen, Dumbi Gudiya and Veer Singh Sureen, were arrested in Chaibasa of West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand, on March 4, reports daily.bhaskar.com. During the interrogation, they have also revealed that an absconding Maoist leader, Motilal Soren, alias Sandip da, alias Sandeep Soren, had planned to attack a police picket. They also said that Sandeep da had called a meeting in the Surguriya forest on February 27 and it was decided there to carry out two attacks simultaneously.
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March - 4 
In a move to spread a web of mobile towers across the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) heartland, the Telecom Commission has finally cleared INR 3,000-crore plan to set up 2,200 towers in 84 Naxal-[Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] affected Dist
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In a move to spread a web of mobile towers across the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) heartland, the Telecom Commission has finally cleared INR 3,000-crore plan to set up 2,200 towers in 84 Naxal-[Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] affected Districts, reports The Hindustan Times on March 5. Improved connectivity in remote and inaccessible areas would not only touch the lives of lakhs of tribals and villagers but also give Security Forces (SF) operating in the jungles a secure line of communication. They currently have to do with wireless systems which can be intercepted by Maoists as well.
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March - 4 
In another incident, police bomb experts recovered a powerful IED outside the northern fence of Hijam Yaicham Pat from Yaiskul in Imphal on March 4.
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In another incident, police bomb experts recovered a powerful IED outside the northern fence of Hijam Yaicham Pat from Yaiskul in Imphal on March 4.
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March - 4 
In order to ensure proper rehabilitation for Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] willing to abjure violence, the Centre has revised a new surrender and rehabilitation policy which will take effect on April 1, reports The New Indian Express, on March
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In order to ensure proper rehabilitation for Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] willing to abjure violence, the Centre has revised a new surrender and rehabilitation policy which will take effect on April 1, reports The New Indian Express, on March 5. The plan under the Security-Related Expenditure Scheme approved by the Union Finance Ministry substantially increased the immediate grant and stipend for surrendered ultras. Under the revised scheme, senior cadre or politburo members will be paid INR 2.5 lakh as an immediate rehabilitation package while junior cadre will get INR 1.5 lakh. “The revised scheme will also address the specific needs for rehabilitation of surrendered LWEs so they should not feel deprived of employment in the mainstream society,” a source said. To ensure entrepreneurial opportunities, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will also give the surrendered ultras a stipend of INR 3000 per month for three years. Earlier this was INR 2000 per month. “Additional incentives of INR 30,000 would be given for surrendered weapons including AK 47/56 or sniper rifles. The amount will be deposited in the form of Fixed Deposits,” the source said. An MHA official said the Finance Ministry has also approved a proposal for community policing in 106 Districts of nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)- affected States. “The grant for community policing in the LWEs-affected states has been enhanced from the earlier `INR 5 lakh to `INR 10 lakh per District per year,” the official added. The Centre is also encouraging the surrendered ultras to undergo vocational training so that they can be employed and become financially independent.
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March - 4 
Kanglaonline reports that Imphal West Police commandos arrested three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Konthoujam Open alias Ibomcha (42), Keisham Meghanath (46) and Thoudam Jibanlata Devi from Haobam Marak Kha-Imphal School are
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Kanglaonline reports that Imphal West Police commandos arrested three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Konthoujam Open alias Ibomcha (42), Keisham Meghanath (46) and Thoudam Jibanlata Devi from Haobam Marak Kha-Imphal School area on March 4. One .9 mm pistol along with 13 live rounds in the magazine and one mobile handset and one scooter were seized from them.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, Bihar Government has started construction of buildings of 82 Police Stations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit districts of Bihar at an estimated cost of INR 1.7 billion under a centrally-sponsored Police modernization sc
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Meanwhile, Bihar Government has started construction of buildings of 82 Police Stations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit districts of Bihar at an estimated cost of INR 1.7 billion under a centrally-sponsored Police modernization scheme, reports The Business Standard, on March 4. The buildings of all 82 Police Stations in the Maoist-affected Districts will be completed within the next 16 months, State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav informed the legislative assembly
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, Defense Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that there have been 188 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir between 2010 to 2012 and three Indian Ar
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Meanwhile, Defense Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that there have been 188 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir between 2010 to 2012 and three Indian Army personnel were killed in these. In 2010, Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement with India on 44 occasions. 51 such incidents were recorded in 2011 while it peaked to 93 in 2012. Two army personnel were killed during these violations in 2010, followed by a single incident in 2012. A total of 16 military personnel were injured in these incidents from 2010 to 2012. In a written reply to the house, he said, "Government of India has taken up the issue of ceasefire violations with Pakistan consistently."
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, fear still looms large at Sanwariya village in Gumla District of Jharkhand where PLFI operatives threatened villagers with dire consequences after the residents lynched three of their cadres, on February 13, reports The Times of India. On
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Meanwhile, fear still looms large at Sanwariya village in Gumla District of Jharkhand where PLFI operatives threatened villagers with dire consequences after the residents lynched three of their cadres, on February 13, reports The Times of India. On March 4, hundreds of villagers called on the Superintendent of Police (SP), Jatin Narwal, for their security and continuation of the Police picket at the village. Despite Police presence, villagers are highly alert holding traditional weapons like bows and arrows. Angered over the killing of area commander Prakash Oraon, Birendra Munda and Parmeshwar Oraon, PLFI ‘sub-zonal’ commander Sukra Oraon threatened to avenge the killing of his squad members soon after the incidence. Police soon set up a picket to provide security cover to the villagers but still they are spending sleepless night fearing PLFI strike.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) ‘working president’, Deborah Marak, who was elected from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, said she was open for any probe on the allegations by her opponents that she won the seat with t
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Meanwhile, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) ‘working president’, Deborah Marak, who was elected from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, said she was open for any probe on the allegations by her opponents that she won the seat with the support of militants, reports The Shillong Times. After Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants tried to disrupt an election rally of Independent candidate, Jonathone N Sangma, he had lodged a complaint with the Williamnagar District Electoral Officer saying that the GNLA had sent letters to some villages asking people not to vote for him but instead they should support Congress candidate Deborah Marak.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal, on March 4, granted bail to two leaders of Military Defence Force of KYKL (KYKL-MDF) who were arrested on February 23 on charges of trying to barge into the office of the Regional Institute of Medical
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Meanwhile, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal, on March 4, granted bail to two leaders of Military Defence Force of KYKL (KYKL-MDF) who were arrested on February 23 on charges of trying to barge into the office of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Director along with personnel of the AR. The two leaders are identified as ‘General Secretary’ Laimayum Ronel alias Achouba and ‘Lieutenant’ Khumukcham Nongpoknganba.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, the Odisha Government, on March 4, asked the Centre to give more paramilitary personnel to strengthen its battle against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at a meeting of extremism-affected States in New Delhi, reports The
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Meanwhile, the Odisha Government, on March 4, asked the Centre to give more paramilitary personnel to strengthen its battle against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at a meeting of extremism-affected States in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. Director General of Police (DGP), Prakash Mishra, who attended the meet, said "We have sought deployment of two more battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the State." The State Government has been highlighting the improvement in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) problem in the State during 2012 with the death of 10 Maoists, arrest of 167 and surrender of 35 cadres. Currently, six battalions of Border Security Force (BSF), eight battalions of CRPF and one Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) are deployed in the State. The Centre has agreed to deploy two more battalions of BSF in the State, police sources said. Maoist violence has been reported in areas falling under 270 police stations in 64 districts of these states. A total of 170 people were killed in extremism-related incidents in the last six months, sources said.
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March - 4 
Militants in the evening of March 4 hurled a grenade towards the house of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP), Zahoor Chasti, in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. However, he escaped unhurt, as the grenade missed the intended
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Militants in the evening of March 4 hurled a grenade towards the house of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP), Zahoor Chasti, in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. However, he escaped unhurt, as the grenade missed the intended target and exploded in the compound of his neighbour Qaisar Jamshed.
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March - 4 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a man in Malkangiri District of Odisha, on March 4, reports The Times of India. Home guards spotted the body lying in a pool of blood near Kiang under Mathili Police Station li
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a man in Malkangiri District of Odisha, on March 4, reports The Times of India. Home guards spotted the body lying in a pool of blood near Kiang under Mathili Police Station limits around 3 am on March 4. While Maoist posters spotted near the body revealed that the deceased was punished as he was working as a Police informer, but going by the modus operandi of the murder, Police suspect it to be a handiwork of some miscreants. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said "We suspect that some miscreants have executed the crime and tried to give it a Maoist angle to divert Police attention." According to the SP, the letters, written by Kanker Division of the Maoists, were recovered from the crime spot, whereas Dharba Division and Malkangiri Division of the banned outfit operate in the area.
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March - 4 
The intelligence wing of Rajasthan Police on March 4 arrested an employee of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for his alleged links with Sumer Khan, the computer-savvy spy arrested in February 2013 for allegedly leaking information on an Indi
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The intelligence wing of Rajasthan Police on March 4 arrested an employee of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for his alleged links with Sumer Khan, the computer-savvy spy arrested in February 2013 for allegedly leaking information on an Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise in Pokhran (Rajasthan), reports The Times of India. Following Khan's trail, the Police came to know that he was getting "secret" documents from one Surendra posted with the foreigners' division of the MHA. "Khan told us that he got some important documents photocopied from Surendra. A team camped in Delhi and initially detained and later arrested Surendra for allegedly sharing official secrets," said Dalpat Singh Dinkar, Additional Director General (intelligence).
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March - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 4 confirmed the arrest of Muhammad Manzar Imam, wanted in the Wagamon Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case, and a suspect in the February 21, 2013, Hyderabad twin blasts case, according
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 4 confirmed the arrest of Muhammad Manzar Imam, wanted in the Wagamon Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case, and a suspect in the February 21, 2013, Hyderabad twin blasts case, according to New Indian Express. The accused was arrested from Bariatu in Ranchi, while returning to his house, in the night of March 3 with the assistance of the Jharkhand Police. The NIA and the Jharkhand police have been on the lookout for Imam for the past two years after reports of his operations in Jharkhand.
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March - 4 
The Times of India reports on March 5 that in a dramatic change of central forces' deployment in insurgency-hit Manipur, the Assam Rifles (AR) is likely to replace the Army in internal security operations. "Now, the Assam Rifles guarding the border a
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The Times of India reports on March 5 that in a dramatic change of central forces' deployment in insurgency-hit Manipur, the Assam Rifles (AR) is likely to replace the Army in internal security operations. "Now, the Assam Rifles guarding the border areas will be replaced by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Assam Rifles will only be engaged in internal security work from next year," a source in the Defence Ministry said. Earlier, the BSF guarded the border areas, including Moreh, before it was replaced by the Assam Rifles. Likewise, the border areas guarded by the Assam Rifles will be looked after by BSF from 2014.
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March - 4 
Further, two dead bodies were found form the bushes near Golden Farmhouse in Malir area within the limits of Malir Police Station.
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Further, two dead bodies were found form the bushes near Golden Farmhouse in Malir area within the limits of Malir Police Station.
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March - 4 
Activists of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Samiul Haq (JUI-S) along with tribal leaders held a protest outside the Peshawar Press Club (PPC) on March 4 against increasing drone strikes in Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) reports The Ex
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Activists of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Samiul Haq (JUI-S) along with tribal leaders held a protest outside the Peshawar Press Club (PPC) on March 4 against increasing drone strikes in Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) reports The Express Tribune. The protesters, led by Maulana Abdul Haq Haqqani, marched from the PPC, crossed the provincial assembly, and later convened at the Governor House. Addressing the gathering, JUI-S leader and former legislator, Ikramullah Shahid said that nine drone attacks occurred during Pervez Musharraf’s regime from 2002 to 2008, whereas 230 drone strikes have been carried out in Waziristan during the current Government’s tenure, killing more than 3,500 innocent people.“The rising number of drone strikes is a tactic of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s government to obtain more funds from America,” alleged Shahid. He maintained drones are a strict violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and should be shot down. Maulana Haqqani said that the undeclared war in Waziristan has not only affected lives of people, but has also affected their mental well-being as they continue to live under constant fear of attacks. He claimed there are no foreign fighters living in FATA.
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March - 4 
Also, a body stuffed in a gunny bag was found from Raees Goth area within Maripur Police Station.
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Also, a body stuffed in a gunny bag was found from Raees Goth area within Maripur Police Station.
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March - 4 
At least seven persons killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 4, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Asif (27), was shot dead in Sector 89 of Landhi area within the jurisdiction
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At least seven persons killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 4, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Asif (27), was shot dead in Sector 89 of Landhi area within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station
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March - 4 
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice of the March3, 2013 bomb blast in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh that killed at least 48 people and injured 150 on March 4, reports Dai
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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo motu notice of the March3, 2013 bomb blast in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh that killed at least 48 people and injured 150 on March 4, reports Daily Times. The CJP directed the advocate general and the Sindh provincial Police officer to furnish a comprehensive report on the incident. Justice Iftikhar also noted that prima facie it appears that the state/provincial Government has failed to protect life and property of the citizens, therefore an appropriate order will be passed by the court after hearing all concerned.
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March - 4 
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on March 4 that Punjabi Taliban were behind the attack in Abbas town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The minister said that the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) h
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on March 4 that Punjabi Taliban were behind the attack in Abbas town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The minister said that the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) had its headquarters in Punjab and claimed that the province’s ruling party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was in an electoral alliance with the banned organisation. Malik said that the same group of terrorists was involved in the Quetta and Karachi attacks. He said that terrorism would be eliminated from the country only if action was taken against terrorists in Punjab. He added that terrorist forces wanted to delay the upcoming general election.
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March - 4 
Moreover, a man Farooq (55) was shot dead in Landhi area within the limits of Landhi Police Station.
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Moreover, a man Farooq (55) was shot dead in Landhi area within the limits of Landhi Police Station.
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March - 4 
Qari Asad Irfan, the District president of Ahl-e-Sunnat-wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), and a cadre, Moreed Hussain, were arrested in Chakwal area (Chakwal District) and sent to the Jhelum prison on March 4, reports Dawn. The Police said that Moreed Hussain was
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Qari Asad Irfan, the District president of Ahl-e-Sunnat-wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), and a cadre, Moreed Hussain, were arrested in Chakwal area (Chakwal District) and sent to the Jhelum prison on March 4, reports Dawn. The Police said that Moreed Hussain was involved in the Lal Masjid incident and many blasts while Qari Irfan was accused of involvement in a number of ‘untoward incidents’.
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March - 4 
Separately, a person identified as Kashan (35), was killed outside his house near Mosmiyat Chowrnagi area within the jurisdiction of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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Separately, a person identified as Kashan (35), was killed outside his house near Mosmiyat Chowrnagi area within the jurisdiction of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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March - 4 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) recovered a suicide jacket and hand grenade during a search operation in Domail area of the Bannu District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 4, reports Daily Times.
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) recovered a suicide jacket and hand grenade during a search operation in Domail area of the Bannu District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 4, reports Daily Times.
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March - 4 
Further, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 4 said an election Government under the leadership of chief justice will take shape by March 7, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal went on
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Further, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 4 said an election Government under the leadership of chief justice will take shape by March 7, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal went on to add, political parties have reached a deal to hand over the Government leadership to Chief Justice to conduct elections by mid-June. Dahal said, “The Chief Justice-led Government is a must to ensure polls by mid-June and a new Government must be formed after that. The process has been delayed as some Congress leaders were not in the Capital and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) was tardy in coming with its official decision.”
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, Prime Minsiter Baburam Bhattarai on March 4 said he is going to quit the Government within the next three days, reports Myrepublica.com. The prime minister also claimed that the new Constituent Assembly (CA) elections will be held by mid-J
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Meanwhile, Prime Minsiter Baburam Bhattarai on March 4 said he is going to quit the Government within the next three days, reports Myrepublica.com. The prime minister also claimed that the new Constituent Assembly (CA) elections will be held by mid-June at any cost. He said forming election Government under the sitting Chief Justice in the next three days has become a must for holding elections by mid-June.
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March - 4 
A cadre of outfit was beaten to death by a mob on March 4.In Pabna District, an angry mob beat an outlaw dead in Hadal Doripara village in Faridpur sub-District on March 4. The deceased identified as Muhamed Sadek Ali (35) was an operative of outlawe
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A cadre of outfit was beaten to death by a mob on March 4.In Pabna District, an angry mob beat an outlaw dead in Hadal Doripara village in Faridpur sub-District on March 4. The deceased identified as Muhamed Sadek Ali (35) was an operative of outlawed PBCP Red Flag faction.
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March - 4 
An outlaw cadre Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Red Flag faction was murdered by rivals at Mongolgram Beel (water body) in Faridpur sub-District of Pabna District on March 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Lashkor Pramani
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An outlaw cadre Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Red Flag faction was murdered by rivals at Mongolgram Beel (water body) in Faridpur sub-District of Pabna District on March 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Lashkor Pramanik allias Jafar (35). According to the Police, Jafar was strangled by his rivals and dumped the body in Mongolgram Beel.
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March - 4 
Five people, including a teenage boy, were killed and 17 others injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashes with law enforcers across the country on the concluding day of two-day hartal on March
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Five people, including a teenage boy, were killed and 17 others injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashes with law enforcers across the country on the concluding day of two-day hartal on March 4, reports The Daily Star. In Satkhira District, JeI-ICS cadres blocked the Kalaroa-Sarashikatki road with logs and attacked Police when the law enforcers reached the spot. The Police opened fire in which two brothers - Arif Billah (40) and Ruhul Amin (35) - died on the spot and Shamsur Rahman (42) died at Satkhira Sadar Hospital. Two others cadres got injured. In Sirajganj District, a teenage boy was killed when Police opened fire in the face of attacks by JeI-ICS cadres in Ullapara sub-District. The deceased was identified as Mahfuz. At least 15 people were also injured. In Rangpur District, a JeI-ICS cadre, who sustained bullet injury during February 28’s clashes at Mithapukur town, succumbed to his injury on March 4. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS cadres set fire to an abandoned train engine at Chittagong Railway Station. Security officials of the station doused the fire and managed to catch one of the miscreants. They handed him to the Police.
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March - 4 
Further, at least five JeI-ICS cadres were arrested at Poly Technical Institution in Mirkadim town of Munshiganj District on March 4, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as Khorshad Alam (24), president of college unit, Jahidul Isl
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Further, at least five JeI-ICS cadres were arrested at Poly Technical Institution in Mirkadim town of Munshiganj District on March 4, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as Khorshad Alam (24), president of college unit, Jahidul Islam (22), secretary of college unit, Ismail Hossain (20), organizing secretary of college unit, Jubair Hossain (18), and Rasel (17). Police said that JeI-ICS cadres were preparing to commit sabotage activities.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, a low-intensity crude bomb went off outside the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on March 4 in Dhaka city where India’s visiting President Pranab Mukherjee was staying, Times of India. Mukherjee was in the hotel when the bomb rattled the secur
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Meanwhile, a low-intensity crude bomb went off outside the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on March 4 in Dhaka city where India’s visiting President Pranab Mukherjee was staying, Times of India. Mukherjee was in the hotel when the bomb rattled the security establishment. Mukherjee has long been an adviser and friend to the Hasina Government and the visit gives an opportunity to both sides to discuss issues of mutual concern. Mukherjee was also given the "Bangladesh Liberation War Honour" for his contribution to the 1971 Liberation War.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, at least 20 people including nine Policemen were injured in fierce clash between AL and BNP cadres in Baliakandi sub-District of Rajbari District on March 4, reports The Independent.
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Meanwhile, at least 20 people including nine Policemen were injured in fierce clash between AL and BNP cadres in Baliakandi sub-District of Rajbari District on March 4, reports The Independent.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, Shaheed Siddiki (25) a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader injured on February 23 by JeI-ICS cadres arson died on March 4, reports The Independent.
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Meanwhile, Shaheed Siddiki (25) a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader injured on February 23 by JeI-ICS cadres arson died on March 4, reports The Independent.
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March - 4 
Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Navi Pillay on March 4 reiterated her concern about the lack of meaningful progress in accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the UN Human Righ
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Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Navi Pillay on March 4 reiterated her concern about the lack of meaningful progress in accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) general debate on thematic reports by Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva at the 22nd session of UNHRC, Ms. Pillay said she remained concerned about the lack of meaningful progress in terms of accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, and welcomed the Council's engagement in monitoring domestic processes regarding accountability.
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March - 5 
Further, AR launched operation in Kairang area in Imphal East District and arrested one Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist party (KCP-Nando) cadre identified as Muhammad Rame alias Ramejuddin on March 5.
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Further, AR launched operation in Kairang area in Imphal East District and arrested one Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist party (KCP-Nando) cadre identified as Muhammad Rame alias Ramejuddin on March 5.
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March - 5 
Meanwhile, troops of 15 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one over ground worker (OGW) of KYKL identified as Puyam Budhijao on March 5, reports Nagaland Post.
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Meanwhile, troops of 15 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one over ground worker (OGW) of KYKL identified as Puyam Budhijao on March 5, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 5 
Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has declared its slain leader ‘sergeant major’ Dilip Asom alias Rajen Saikia as ‘national martyrs’ of their revolution, reports The Shillong Times on March 6. The leader was killed in a
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Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has declared its slain leader ‘sergeant major’ Dilip Asom alias Rajen Saikia as ‘national martyrs’ of their revolution, reports The Shillong Times on March 6. The leader was killed in an encounter with Army at Diyun in Arunachal Pradesh on March 3.
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March - 5 
During the joint interrogation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Rajasthan Police, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Sumer Khan revealed details of his frequent trips to Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province of Pakistan in the last two years, Dai
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During the joint interrogation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Rajasthan Police, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Sumer Khan revealed details of his frequent trips to Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province of Pakistan in the last two years, Daily Bhaskar reports on March 6. Khan revealed he was recruited and trained in Pakistan his activities were being supervised by two agents in Pakistan and Delhi. According to un-named source, “The ISI officer in Pakistan introduced Sumer Khan to the alleged ISI staffer in Delhi. He was told to contact the officer at the High Commission if he needed any help in getting a visa or facilitating trips to Pakistan. Sumer not only facilitated Pakistani visas for others, but also charged money for these services”. Surendra Kumar, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) employee arrested by Rajasthan Police on March 4, is said to have provided lookout circulars, list of Pakistani prisoners in India and visa details to Sumer, who in turn handed over them to his ISI handler in Pakistan.
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March - 5 
Further, another Maoist, identified as Surendra Miniaka (30), was arrested from Barigaon forest area of Rayagada District by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF). A country made pistol, live ammunition a
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Further, another Maoist, identified as Surendra Miniaka (30), was arrested from Barigaon forest area of Rayagada District by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF). A country made pistol, live ammunition and Maoist posters were seized from possession of Surendra. During interrogation it was revealed that Surendra was resident of Barigaon village of Laxmipur Police Station area in Koraput District. But Surendra was part of the Kashipur-Niyamgiri division of the CPI-Maoist.
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March - 5 
Further, beginning night of March 5, curfew has been imposed in different parts of the State, reports IBN Live. The decision to impose curfew was taken as a precautionary measure with the apprehension of law and order problem following the killing.
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Further, beginning night of March 5, curfew has been imposed in different parts of the State, reports IBN Live. The decision to impose curfew was taken as a precautionary measure with the apprehension of law and order problem following the killing.
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March - 5 
Further, the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) in a statement signed by its information & publicity officer ‘Major’ America has said that the outfit is preparing for a Peace talk with the Government of Manipur and Government of India. The st
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Further, the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) in a statement signed by its information & publicity officer ‘Major’ America has said that the outfit is preparing for a Peace talk with the Government of Manipur and Government of India. The statement further clarified that its advisor Meisnam Biren alias Chamba, Chairman Bonbihari alias Laanganrba, External affairs Secretary Lousangbam Kritibabu Mangang alias Uraaba and Assistant publicity secretary Laishrarn Ranjit alias Khuman are not deserters as was reported by several local dailies on February 2. It said the report was due to some inside miscommunication in the outfit.
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March - 5 
India: RGI still considering the proposal to grant ST status to six communities of Assam The State Government on March 5 clarified that contrary to rumours, the proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities had not been rejected
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India: RGI still considering the proposal to grant ST status to six communities of Assam The State Government on March 5 clarified that contrary to rumours, the proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities had not been rejected by the Registrar General of India (RGI), reports The Sentinel. It was still under the consideration of the RGI. The six communities involve Koch Rajbongshis, Tai Ahoms, Morans, Mottacks, Chutias and tea tribes. State welfare of plain tribes and backward classes minister (WPT & BC) Minister, Rajiv Lochan Pegu then informed the State Assembly that the rumour that the RGI had rejected the proposal to grant ST status to the six communities was baseless. “To ensure that the six communities get included in the ST list, the Assam Government had formed an expert committee and the ethnographic report prepared by the committee has been sent to the RGI. The RGI is examining the report. The State Government will do everything possible so that the six communities get ST status,” said Pegu.
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Kanglaonline reports that 27 Assam Rifles recovered 100 kilograms (kg) of explosives (ammonium nitrate) on the intervening night of March 5 and 6 from a vehicle. A Press Information Bureau (PIB) - Defence Wing press release said, the civil vehicle wa
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Kanglaonline reports that 27 Assam Rifles recovered 100 kilograms (kg) of explosives (ammonium nitrate) on the intervening night of March 5 and 6 from a vehicle. A Press Information Bureau (PIB) - Defence Wing press release said, the civil vehicle was searched and 100 kg of explosive (ammonium nitrate), three pistols with live ammunition and 1290 detonators were recovered. “The explosives would have killed hundreds of innocent Manipuris and Indians in various areas of India where this dangerous consignment was intended to be transported”, it said. Preliminary investigation revealed that this dangerous consignment started from Aizawl (Mizoram) and was heading for Thinghat (Churachandpur District) where it was to be handed over to some valley based insurgents groups. The suspected militants from whom the explosives were seized have been identified as H Vantal Biak and Thangzalunmang.
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March - 5 
One protester, identified as Tahir Latief Sofi, was killed and two others were injured in Baramulla town (Baramulla District) on March 5 in alleged Security Forces’ (SF) firing on violent protesters agitating against the suicide by a Kashmiri Student
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One protester, identified as Tahir Latief Sofi, was killed and two others were injured in Baramulla town (Baramulla District) on March 5 in alleged Security Forces’ (SF) firing on violent protesters agitating against the suicide by a Kashmiri Student in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) on March 2, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the Army has denied involvement in the killing. Srinagar based Defence spokesperson said that Army fired in air when they were trapped by protetsers in the township and claimed that someone else shot dead Tahir Sofi with a view to trigger large scale violence. Army has ordered internal investigations into the firing incident. Protests were reported from other parts of the State too, in which over a dozen of persons, including Police personnel, were injured.
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March - 5 
Police have arrested dozens of youth in different parts of the State since March 5 for their alleged involvement in stone pelting incidents during mass protests of 2008, 2009 and 2010, reported Greater Kashmir on March 6.
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Police have arrested dozens of youth in different parts of the State since March 5 for their alleged involvement in stone pelting incidents during mass protests of 2008, 2009 and 2010, reported Greater Kashmir on March 6.
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March - 5 
Police personnel should be trained properly and armed with modern weapons and gadgets before they are sent for duties in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, a Parliamentary panel has said, reports The Economic Times, on March 6. A repor
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Police personnel should be trained properly and armed with modern weapons and gadgets before they are sent for duties in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, a Parliamentary panel has said, reports The Economic Times, on March 6. A report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has said that extensive training should be provided to the troopers of the central forces who undergo regular causalities while rendering these duties in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected states. The report tabled in Parliament said "The Committee views that although the multi-pronged development strategy is required to check spread of Left Wing Extremism (LWE), the government should also provide required training to the central police forces as well as state police forces and modernise them."
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March - 5 
Raising concern over Bihar's efforts to tackle Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], the Centre revealed that three of its districts — Gaya, Jamui and Aurangabad — accounted for more than 60 percent of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) vio
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Raising concern over Bihar's efforts to tackle Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], the Centre revealed that three of its districts — Gaya, Jamui and Aurangabad — accounted for more than 60 percent of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in 2012. The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has written to Bihar Chief Secretary, Ashok Kumar Sinha, to take immediate steps to counter the Maoists, reports The Indian Express, on March 6. Gaya, the Ministry noted, was the most affected. The contribution of anti-Maoist Special Forces is not visible in Bihar, a senior official said. This could have serious repercussions as the Maoists would attempt to regain areas they have been driven out of over the years. In its letter to Sinha, the Ministry also complained that the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), alleged to be a Maoist front organisation, enjoyed a free run. It was allowed to hold a rally at Muzaffarpur in December 2012 though the Centre was against it, sources said. The rally, organised under the banner of Janata Par Yudh Virodhi Manch and attended by more than 1,000 people, has not gone down well with the central forces fighting the Maoists.
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March - 5 
Separately, a statement of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has claimed that its investigation have found that two personnel of the AR were killed and three others injured during an attack by
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Separately, a statement of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has claimed that its investigation have found that two personnel of the AR were killed and three others injured during an attack by a tactical command of the outfit on February 21 at Saibol village, Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. It has further said that the act of the AR to assault the nearby villagers after the attack is to create a rift among the people and the outfit.
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March - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court here on March 5, remanded suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative Muhammad Manzar Imam to NIA custody till March 18, 2013, reports Deccan Chronicle.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court here on March 5, remanded suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative Muhammad Manzar Imam to NIA custody till March 18, 2013, reports Deccan Chronicle.
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March - 5 
The Sangai Express reports on March 6 that reacting to newspaper reports about attacks on Assam Rifles (AR) at Saibol village in Chandel District by the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and the outfit's claim of killing two AR troops in another offensiv
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The Sangai Express reports on March 6 that reacting to newspaper reports about attacks on Assam Rifles (AR) at Saibol village in Chandel District by the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and the outfit's claim of killing two AR troops in another offensive, a AR statement dismissed the outfit's claim as false and fabricated.
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March - 5 
The Sangai Express reports that a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Yumnam Khunnou-Eshingthembi crossing and Mahabali Mamang, Palace Compound in Imphal East District on Ma
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The Sangai Express reports that a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Yumnam Khunnou-Eshingthembi crossing and Mahabali Mamang, Palace Compound in Imphal East District on March 5. 17 Chinese hand grenades and four demand notes were seized from them.
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March - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on March 5, arrested seven Bangladeshi illegal immigrants from Sonapur Bridge in East Jaintia Hills District while they were trying to exfiltrate into Bangladesh. They have been identif
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The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on March 5, arrested seven Bangladeshi illegal immigrants from Sonapur Bridge in East Jaintia Hills District while they were trying to exfiltrate into Bangladesh. They have been identified as Dedhu Ahmad (35), Annamuddin (20), Sohel Ahmed (20), Abdush Subhan (25), Abdur Mannan (18), Sual Ahmed (20) and Fazaz Uddin (18). The operation party recovered 11 mobiles phones worth INR 24000 cash worth INR 9,400. It was revealed that all the Bangladeshi illegal immigrants were working in a cement factory at Ladrymbai area in East Jaintia Hills District.
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March - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on March 5, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Inspector General of Police (IG), Himanshu Gupta, said “The 22-year-old
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on March 5, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Inspector General of Police (IG), Himanshu Gupta, said “The 22-year-old Pallo Budhu, the member of National Park Indravati Bhamragarh (NIB) Guerrilla Company and Baisu Rayam (25) Deputy Commander of the Bhairamgarh Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS), had expressed their desire to join the mainstream and surrendered in Bijapur." He also added "They were given INR 10,000 as an encouragement amount."
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March - 5 
Two militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), surrendered before the officers of the Red Horns Division of the Army and Police at Kokrajhar District on March 5, reports The Sentinel. The two surrendere
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Two militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), surrendered before the officers of the Red Horns Division of the Army and Police at Kokrajhar District on March 5, reports The Sentinel. The two surrendered militants were identified as ‘second lieutenant’ John Islary alias Jwngsar and N Jangkrithai alias Jigkanta Narzary (26). John Islary was the former Commanding Officer (CO) of Western Command and is now the CO of the Central Region of the NDFB-IKS. The two NDFB-IKS militants deposited two 7.65 mm pistols, three magazines and 8 live ammunition of 7.65 mm pistol during the surrender.
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March - 5 
With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) groups trying to strengthen their cadre by reviving Son-Ganga Vindhyachal Zonal Committee (SGVZC) and by appointing Dilip Baitha of Gadhwa District in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Police have decided
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With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) groups trying to strengthen their cadre by reviving Son-Ganga Vindhyachal Zonal Committee (SGVZC) and by appointing Dilip Baitha of Gadhwa District in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Police have decided to host an interstate coordination meeting with the Police of neighbouring states to finalise a strategy to foil this bid of Maoists, reports The Times of India on March 6. The strategy of state government to add aggression in the operations of police and paramilitary forces and ensuring development in the Maoist affected districts of state including Sonbhadra, Chandauli and Mirzapur helped in putting a check on Maoist menace in the state. After 2004, the Maoist groups could not execute any major destructive plans in this region. During 2010-2012, Maoist commanders like Munna Vishwakarma, Ajit Kole, Lalvrat Kole, Guddu alias Ramkeval Urao and Samjhawan Chero either surrendered or were arrested by the police. But the fresh inputs received by the police hints that the Maoists have started their bid to revive their network in SGVZC which covers also Rohtas and Kaimur districts of Bihar, Gadhwa of Jharkhand. As per this input, 35-year-old Dilip Baitha has been appointed as the new zonal commander while Rambali Kharwar (55) had been appointed as his lieutenant. It is considered that the Maoists would try revive their network in Naugarh Chandraprabha Sub-Zonal Committee, Robertsganj Machi SZC and Duddhi Chopan Bhojpur SZC, which operate under SGVZC.
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March - 5 
Further, two militants threw a hand grenade at a Rangers mobile in Mominabad Police Jurisdiction. However, it did not cause any injury to anybody.
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Further, two militants threw a hand grenade at a Rangers mobile in Mominabad Police Jurisdiction. However, it did not cause any injury to anybody.
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March - 5 
Separately, unidentified assailants abducted a man from Bancha area of Kalat District. Levies Force said that the victim was on way home when Assailants took him away to an unknown location on gunpoint.
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Separately, unidentified assailants abducted a man from Bancha area of Kalat District. Levies Force said that the victim was on way home when Assailants took him away to an unknown location on gunpoint.
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March - 5 
A bomb blast injured a polio lady health worker, identified as Sameea Zaib in the Jamrud Civil Hospital of Jamrud District in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 5, reports Daily Times.
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A bomb blast injured a polio lady health worker, identified as Sameea Zaib in the Jamrud Civil Hospital of Jamrud District in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 5, reports Daily Times.
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March - 5 
At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 5, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Anwar (25), was killed by unidentified assailants near Christian Colony o
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At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 5, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Anwar (25), was killed by unidentified assailants near Christian Colony of Shah Faisal area within the jurisdiction of Shah Faisal Police Station.
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March - 5 
Elsewhere, Security Forces (SFs) arrested 56 Afghan nationals while they were travelling from Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan to Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh without legal documents. The
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Elsewhere, Security Forces (SFs) arrested 56 Afghan nationals while they were travelling from Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan to Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh without legal documents. The arrested people have been shifted to the Khuzdar Police Station.
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March - 5 
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed that four militants, who had suspected been involved in the Abbas town tragedy, were arrested on March 5, The Express Tribune reported. Out of the four militants, three belong to the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (L
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed that four militants, who had suspected been involved in the Abbas town tragedy, were arrested on March 5, The Express Tribune reported. Out of the four militants, three belong to the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), while one is associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Earlier, Malik had lashed out against the Punjab Government and said that all headquarters of the LeJ were in Punjab and there was no Shia-Sunni conflict in Karachi. He had also asked why the Punjab Government was not taking action against the LeJ.
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March - 5 
In a separate incident, a dead body of a 32-year-old man was found under the Natha Khan Bridge.
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In a separate incident, a dead body of a 32-year-old man was found under the Natha Khan Bridge.
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March - 5 
Meanwhile, two militants threw a hand grenade at a shop of Metroville area in SITE-A Police Limits. As a result, two passers-by sustained minor injuries, reports The News.
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Meanwhile, two militants threw a hand grenade at a shop of Metroville area in SITE-A Police Limits. As a result, two passers-by sustained minor injuries, reports The News.
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March - 5 
Meanwhile, unidentified assailants abducted an Awami National Party (ANP) member, Malik Sultan Tareen from Bostan area of Pishin District. Tareen, who was elected on PB-22 Harnai area of Sibi District seat of Balochistan Assembly, was former minister
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Meanwhile, unidentified assailants abducted an Awami National Party (ANP) member, Malik Sultan Tareen from Bostan area of Pishin District. Tareen, who was elected on PB-22 Harnai area of Sibi District seat of Balochistan Assembly, was former minister for prisons
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March - 5 
Police defused two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) bombs at Maiamzai area in the vicinity of Matni Police Station in suburbs of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 5, reports Dawn. Police said that e
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Police defused two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) bombs at Maiamzai area in the vicinity of Matni Police Station in suburbs of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 5, reports Dawn. Police said that each bomb weighed about 12 kilogram which had been packed in pressure cookers.
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March - 5 
Separately, a person, identified as Abdul Shakoor (52), was shot dead near his house at Jadoon Chowk within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station.
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Separately, a person, identified as Abdul Shakoor (52), was shot dead near his house at Jadoon Chowk within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station.
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March - 5 
The Afghan National Security Council (ANSC) has strongly recommended that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) should be declared a terrorist entity on March 5, reports The Times of India. The strongly-worded official Afghan reaction will affect out
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The Afghan National Security Council (ANSC) has strongly recommended that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) should be declared a terrorist entity on March 5, reports The Times of India. The strongly-worded official Afghan reaction will affect outside efforts to stitch an agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan on bringing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) into Government. On March 3, Rehmatullah Nabil, Afghanistan's deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) was quoted as saying in an interview, "The interesting question is why is a terrorist blacklisted but the person who issues the Fatwa for them [to act] or who provides havens to them not blacklisted?" He added, "Against these people, organizations at a global scale should unite. People of Afghanistan and the government of Afghanistan will continue their voice of peace, but unfortunately there is not much hope from Pakistan's side and therefore we should be more united, more mobilized, and not be deceived by them." This was the most public outburst from the Afghan Government after the chief of the Pakistan Ulema Council Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi declared that the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan was "legitimate".
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March - 5 
The Senate on March 5 passed, with majority, the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2013, which would enable the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) to take effective action against financiers of terrorism in the country, reports Daily Times. Law Minister Faro
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The Senate on March 5 passed, with majority, the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2013, which would enable the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) to take effective action against financiers of terrorism in the country, reports Daily Times. Law Minister Farooq H Naek presented the bill, which was opposed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Senator Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi, who sought deferment of the bill so that some necessary amendments could be made to make it more effective. However, JUI-F leaders staged a walkout when the bill was voted upon and was passed. The bill amends the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. It now needs to be signed by President Asif Ali Zardari to become law. The bill empowers the Government authorities to take action against elements involved in financing terrorism in the country, confiscation of property owned by financiers of terrorist elements. Previously, the National Assembly had unanimously passed the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2013 on February 20, 2013 aiming to remove the shortcomings in provisions against terrorism-financing.
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March - 5 
Two officials of Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, identified as, Hawaldars Muneer Ahmed Bhutto and Aijaz Ahmed Baloch, performing security duty in Nazimabad area are reportedly missing since March 5.
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Two officials of Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, identified as, Hawaldars Muneer Ahmed Bhutto and Aijaz Ahmed Baloch, performing security duty in Nazimabad area are reportedly missing since March 5.
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March - 5 
Unidentified militants shot dead a tailor, Ghulam Farid in the Gandaw area of Jhal Magsi District on March 5, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a tailor, Ghulam Farid in the Gandaw area of Jhal Magsi District on March 5, reports Daily Times.
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March - 5 
Meanwhile, four major parties on March 5 agreed in principle to resolve their differences over distribution of citizenship and update of voter roll—the two contentious issues of the proposed package deal on the formation of a Chief Justice-led Govern
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Meanwhile, four major parties on March 5 agreed in principle to resolve their differences over distribution of citizenship and update of voter roll—the two contentious issues of the proposed package deal on the formation of a Chief Justice-led Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The parties have also prepared a proposal on removal of constitutional difficulties for forming a new Government and conducting the elections.
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March - 5 
Top leaders of the four major parties are meeting on March 5 (today) in a bid to forge consensus on a package deal on the formation of a Chief Justice-led Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The eight-member cross party taskforce comprising two r
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Top leaders of the four major parties are meeting on March 5 (today) in a bid to forge consensus on a package deal on the formation of a Chief Justice-led Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The eight-member cross party taskforce comprising two representatives each from four forces will meet to prepare a consensus proposal on outstanding issues, including an ordinance on the truth and reconciliation and disappearance commissions, rank determination, the citizenship distribution and update of the voters’ list.
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March - 5 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)’s dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) was marked by incidents of vandalism, arson and explosion and clash with law enforcers and ruling party activists across the country on March 5. In Satkhira Districrt, 45-ye
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)’s dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) was marked by incidents of vandalism, arson and explosion and clash with law enforcers and ruling party activists across the country on March 5. In Satkhira Districrt, 45-year-old Shukur Ali, a member of Awami League (AL) executive committee, was killed, hours after being injured in an attack at the office of Kalaroa sub-District. Three AL cadres were also injured in the attack. In Bhola District, at least 50 people were wounded in a clash between BNP and AL cadres as the two groups took to streets for and against the hartal. In Netrokona District, at least 20 people were wounded when BNP activists vandalised and set fire to vehicles. In Rangpur District, at least 20 people, including two cameramen, were injured in a clash between supporters of AL and BNP at Rangpur city market. In Barisal District, as many as 11 people were injured in Barisal city when BNP men locked in clash with Police and ruling party men. In Lalmonirhat District, at least 10 people, including seven AL cadres, were injured in a clash with BNP supporters. In Narayanganj District, at least 10 people, including BNP District unit president Taimur Alam Khandaker, were injured during clashes between BNP men and Police. In Chittagong District, at least 10 people were injured. In Brahmanbaria District, at least five people, including one Policeman, were injured in a chase and counter chase between law enforcers and pickets. In Dhaka city, the pro-hartal cadres exploded cocktails four cocktails. None was arrested in this connection.
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March - 5 
Four persons, including a Police constable, who were injured in the recent clashes between Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and law enforcers were succumbed to their injuries on March 5, reports The Daily
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Four persons, including a Police constable, who were injured in the recent clashes between Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and law enforcers were succumbed to their injuries on March 5, reports The Daily Star. Mozahar Ali, a constable of Pirgachha Police Station in Rangpur District, succumbed to his injuries. Ali was critically injured in the head on February 28. The two other dead are Muhamed Dulal of Thakurgaon District and Muhamed Selim of Bogra District.
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March - 5 
Further, the Election Commission (EC) on March 5 told that it is examining laws to see if it could drop the convicts of war crimes from electoral rolls, reports New Age. The initiation came at a time when a demand for banning JeI is being raised from
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Further, the Election Commission (EC) on March 5 told that it is examining laws to see if it could drop the convicts of war crimes from electoral rolls, reports New Age. The initiation came at a time when a demand for banning JeI is being raised from different quarters and two of its top leaders were already sentenced by the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) for committing crimes against humanity during the country’s 1971 war of independence.
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March - 5 
Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on May 5 (today) said he recognised the important steps taken by the Sri Lankan Government since the end of the conflict, reports Daily News. The UN Chief said this in reply to a question on Sri Lanka during
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Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on May 5 (today) said he recognised the important steps taken by the Sri Lankan Government since the end of the conflict, reports Daily News. The UN Chief said this in reply to a question on Sri Lanka during a press briefing. He said “I recognised the important steps taken by the government of Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict.”
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March - 6 
40,626 Bangladeshis, who were declared as illegal migrants have evaded deportation over the years, reports Times of India on March 7. Assam Accord implementation Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a written reply to a question by Asom Gana Parishad (
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40,626 Bangladeshis, who were declared as illegal migrants have evaded deportation over the years, reports Times of India on March 7. Assam Accord implementation Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a written reply to a question by Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) legislator Keshab Mahanta, informed the house on March 6 that the Police have been instructed to nab these illegal migrants so that they can be deported to their country. "Police in every District are on their look out and there have been a few arrests too," the minister stated in his reply.
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March - 6 
Acting on a tip-off the Border Security Force (BSF) and Odisha Police personnel have recovered a huge cache of explosives including three China-made hand grenades during a counter insurgency operation in Pindamali forests under Narayanpatna Police St
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Acting on a tip-off the Border Security Force (BSF) and Odisha Police personnel have recovered a huge cache of explosives including three China-made hand grenades during a counter insurgency operation in Pindamali forests under Narayanpatna Police Station of Koraput District, Odisha, on March 6, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar said "The explosives were dumped by Maoists in the deep forest so that those can be retrieved for future use. The security personnel safely recovered the explosives and no injury has been reported". Among the other articles recovered were 117 gelatin sticks, 30 kg of iron chips, one live landmine, 22 packets of liquid explosives and two packet of live wire. The recovery of Chinese-made explosives has taken the security men by surprise. "Never before had Chinese arms or explosives been recovered from Maoists hideouts. There is possibility that the grenades could have been smuggled from China through agents for the Maoist organization," said BSF intelligence sources. "The presence of more Chinese arms and explosives in the area cannot be ruled out," sources said.
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March - 6 
All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) has demanded issuance of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) for people coming from outside the state to check the unabated influx of outsiders, mainly from Bangladesh. ABSU ‘president’ Promod Boro and ‘general secretary’ Romeo
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All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) has demanded issuance of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) for people coming from outside the state to check the unabated influx of outsiders, mainly from Bangladesh. ABSU ‘president’ Promod Boro and ‘general secretary’ Romeo P Narzary, in a memorandum sent to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday, said the lands in tribal belts and blocks are being occupied by non-tribals and Bangladeshis, but the government machineries have done nothing to protect these lands from the encroachers.
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March - 6 
Defying curfew, protesters clashed with Security Forces (SFs) while protesting against the alleged killing of Tahir Latief Sofi by Army trooper on March 5, in which at least 50 persons, including 20 Police personnel were injured, reports Daily Excels
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Defying curfew, protesters clashed with Security Forces (SFs) while protesting against the alleged killing of Tahir Latief Sofi by Army trooper on March 5, in which at least 50 persons, including 20 Police personnel were injured, reports Daily Excelsior on March 7.
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March - 6 
Further, the Pro-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has made it clear that it would not accept any alternative arrangement other than a separate State of Bodoland, reports The Sentinel on March 7.
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Further, the Pro-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has made it clear that it would not accept any alternative arrangement other than a separate State of Bodoland, reports The Sentinel on March 7.
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March - 6 
Maharashtra Government, on March 6, has said it cannot be claimed that Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activities in Gadchiroli District of the State have ended until the movement comes to a complete halt, reports The Economic Times. The State Home
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Maharashtra Government, on March 6, has said it cannot be claimed that Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activities in Gadchiroli District of the State have ended until the movement comes to a complete halt, reports The Economic Times. The State Home Minister, R R Patil, said "The Naxal activities cannot be claimed to have decreased till the movement is fully stopped."
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March - 6 
Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat, on March 6, appealed to militants operating in the State to shun violence and participate in the peace process so that development work could be speeded up, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing the State assembly,
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Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat, on March 6, appealed to militants operating in the State to shun violence and participate in the peace process so that development work could be speeded up, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing the State assembly, the governor said three insurgent groups — United Revolutionary Front (URF), Kangleipak Communist Party-Lamphel (KCP-Lamphel) and Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup–Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) — have entered into agreements with the union and State governments. The governor said the state government with the union government has signed the extension of suspension of operations (SOO) agreement with Kuki outfit, United People’s Front (UPF) and offered to sign a similar agreement with another Kuki outfit, Kuki National Organisation (KNO). Jagat appealed to the KNO to come forward and sign the SOO agreement along the lines of UPF and asked the civil Kuki organisation, Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), demanding a separate Kukiland, to desist from calling frequent bandhs and blockades which affected the common man. Official sources said peace talks with URF, KYKL-MDF AND KCP-Lamphel would begin soon since the three had signed agreements with the Government under which the forces would suspend operations against them. They said both central and State Government forces had stopped operations against UPF since it signed the agreement with the Government some years ago. Talks for a settlement with the outfit, demanding creation of Kukiland, have already begun.
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March - 6 
Non-Rabha and non-tribal organisations under Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) strongly opposed the inclusion of respective villages in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in a rally held at Bhalukdubi lower primary school field near Goalpa
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Non-Rabha and non-tribal organisations under Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) strongly opposed the inclusion of respective villages in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in a rally held at Bhalukdubi lower primary school field near Goalpara District on March 6. The protesters demanded the exclusion of 394 villages in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts dominated by non-Rabha and non-tribal people from the draft list of 770 villages.
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March - 6 
One woman was arrested from Kamalpur area of Kamrup Rural District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of a face value of INR 25,000 on March 6, Press Trust of India reported.
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One woman was arrested from Kamalpur area of Kamrup Rural District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of a face value of INR 25,000 on March 6, Press Trust of India reported.
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March - 6 
Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) the Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde said that the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has made no formal request for revocation of Armed Forces Special P
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Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) the Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde said that the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has made no formal request for revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) till date, reported Kashmir Times.
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March - 6 
Special branch of Dimapur Police on March 6 arrested the “commander in chief” and another cadre of Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF), at Public Works Division (PWD) area Supply junction in Dimapur Distinct, reports Nagaland Post. The commander
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Special branch of Dimapur Police on March 6 arrested the “commander in chief” and another cadre of Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF), at Public Works Division (PWD) area Supply junction in Dimapur Distinct, reports Nagaland Post. The commander in chief was identified as Thairying Hakamausa alias Rohit Hakamausa alias Sujit Hakamausa (29) while his accomplice was identified as “private” Ujjal Thousan (26). Police recovered a 7.67 pistol, one magazine and five live rounds. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-Special Branch, Israel Xuiv said that Sujit had extorted INR 290,000 from Dimapur and was suspected to be involved in many unreported cases like extortion and abduction in Dimapur. He said that DNLF was established in 2009 and has around 40-50 cadres. Sujit had also given INR 200,000 in advance to “someone” for procuring arms, Israel said. Meanwhile, Israel said as per the record, Sujit had escaped from a jail in Dima Hasao District of Assam in August 2012 after he was arrested in July 2012 from Guwahati.
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March - 6 
State Director General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhary has warned that forces inimical to the state might try to carry out blasts during the Assembly session, reports The Telegraph.
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State Director General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhary has warned that forces inimical to the state might try to carry out blasts during the Assembly session, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 6 
The Gorakhpur Police on March 6, attached the property of an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Mirza Shadab Baig, belonging to Azamgarh who is wanted in numerous cases of serial blasts, reports Indian Express. Baig's house is located in Azamg
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The Gorakhpur Police on March 6, attached the property of an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Mirza Shadab Baig, belonging to Azamgarh who is wanted in numerous cases of serial blasts, reports Indian Express. Baig's house is located in Azamgarh's Kot Sahab Ka Kila locality under Kotwali Police circle. Baig is wanted for blasts which took place in the courts of Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad on November 23, 2007. The Delhi Police is looking for him in the cases of blasts at Sarojini Nagar market on October 29, 2005 and at five different places on September 13, 2008. In Gorakhpur, three blasts occurred at different places on May 22, 2009.
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March - 6 
The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) and its army wing Kuki People’s Army (KPA) celebrated its 5th raising day at tactical headquarters at Munli on March 6, reports The Sangai Express. The chairman of the organisation, Pelen Kuki, said, several
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The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) and its army wing Kuki People’s Army (KPA) celebrated its 5th raising day at tactical headquarters at Munli on March 6, reports The Sangai Express. The chairman of the organisation, Pelen Kuki, said, several Kuki revolutionary groups have been set up, but unfortunately, the spirit of their revolutionary movement became meaningless with signing of Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government, he added. He pointed out that SoO is the strategy to suppress the true revolutionary movement of the Kukis and create enmity among the people of Manipur and Kuki society in particular. Therefore, KNLF/KPA would not compromise with Kuki people’s army nationalism under SoO, he said adding that Kuki People’s Army and the frontal organisation would fight all the challenges without any fear. The chairman also appealed Kuki National Organization (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF) not to be the puppets of the Indian Army instead to join hands for a glorious victory of the motherland.
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March - 6 
The Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is upset with the Centre’s handling of Anup Chetia’s deportation, as they want him to join the ongoing dialogue with the Central Government, reports The Assam Tribune. A seven-member delegation of the pro-talk
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The Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) is upset with the Centre’s handling of Anup Chetia’s deportation, as they want him to join the ongoing dialogue with the Central Government, reports The Assam Tribune. A seven-member delegation of the pro-talk faction, led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa arrived in New Delhi on March 6 to take part in the next round of political dialogue on March 7. The discussion, to be held at the Home Secretary level, would also be attended by Centre’s interlocutor PC Haldar.
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March - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that majority of the Members of the District Council (MDCs) have opposed the move to strengthen the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on the basis of the proposed peace settlement between the Government and th
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The Shillong Times reports that majority of the Members of the District Council (MDCs) have opposed the move to strengthen the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on the basis of the proposed peace settlement between the Government and the Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC). Moving a motion on the proposed peace agreement on the second day of the Budget Session on March 6, Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) MDC, Adelbert Nongrum said the Council should not accept the Government’s move. “I do not think that the KHADC should agree to this move of strengthening the Council on the basis of the terms and conditions laid down by the ANVC. The outfit had demanded for creation of a Territorial Council in line with the Bodo Territorial Council which the Government had rejected,” Nongrum said. He argued that if the strengthening of the KHADC has to take place then it should be on the basis of the needs and aspirations of the people of Khasi Hills.
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March - 6 
A man, identified as Mohammad Ali Bhatti (45), was shot dead near Jauhar Complex within the limits of Sachal Police Station. Police said that victim was a worker of Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party (STTP). The officer further said Ali was a tailor master b
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A man, identified as Mohammad Ali Bhatti (45), was shot dead near Jauhar Complex within the limits of Sachal Police Station. Police said that victim was a worker of Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party (STTP). The officer further said Ali was a tailor master by profession.
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March - 6 
A person, identified as Haji Luqman, was killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants on Adalat Raod in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 6, reports The Express Tribune.
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A person, identified as Haji Luqman, was killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants on Adalat Raod in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 6, reports The Express Tribune.
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March - 6 
An employee of a garment factory, identified as Qadir Hussain (53), was killed near his house in Sector 48-C of Korangi town within the limits of Zaman Town police station.
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An employee of a garment factory, identified as Qadir Hussain (53), was killed near his house in Sector 48-C of Korangi town within the limits of Zaman Town police station.
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March - 6 
An MQM activist, identified as Rashid Khan (35), was killed near his house in Sector 36-B of Landhi area within the precinct of Landhi Police Station.
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An MQM activist, identified as Rashid Khan (35), was killed near his house in Sector 36-B of Landhi area within the precinct of Landhi Police Station.
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March - 6 
At least nine militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Mondan area of Mamozai in upper Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 6, reports Dawn. SFs officials said that a group of militants attacked
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At least nine militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Mondan area of Mamozai in upper Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 6, reports Dawn. SFs officials said that a group of militants attacked a bunker of SFs in Mondan area with light and heavy weapons. The SFs backed by artillery and tanks retaliated and repulsed the attack, they added. SFs claimed that over 92 per cent area of the volatile Orakzai Agency was under their control.
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March - 6 
Bial (29) was killed and another was injured near Sector 29 of Korangi town within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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Bial (29) was killed and another was injured near Sector 29 of Korangi town within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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March - 6 
Five soldiers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, reports The News. However, no group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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Five soldiers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, reports The News. However, no group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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March - 6 
One person was injured in a blast in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of the Khyber Agency.
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One person was injured in a blast in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of the Khyber Agency.
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March - 6 
Pakistan Rangers conducted a targeted operation at Bhakar Goth situated behind Abbas town and claimed to have arrested at least eight suspected militants, including four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) men and recovered huge cache of weapons from th
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Pakistan Rangers conducted a targeted operation at Bhakar Goth situated behind Abbas town and claimed to have arrested at least eight suspected militants, including four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) men and recovered huge cache of weapons from their possession.
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March - 6 
The ‘operational commander’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Qari Basit, and an unidentified foreigner were arrested by personnel of intelligence agencies in Kheshgi town of Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 6, reports Dawn.
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The ‘operational commander’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Qari Basit, and an unidentified foreigner were arrested by personnel of intelligence agencies in Kheshgi town of Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 6, reports Dawn.
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March - 6 
The bullet-riddled body of an MQM worker was found from Samu Goth near Malir River within the remit of Memon Goth Police Station.
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The bullet-riddled body of an MQM worker was found from Samu Goth near Malir River within the remit of Memon Goth Police Station.
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March - 6 
The dead body of a man was found from Bottle Wali Gali in Kharadar within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station.
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The dead body of a man was found from Bottle Wali Gali in Kharadar within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station.
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March - 6 
The Supreme Court (SC) on March 6 observed that the Sindh Government has failed to protect the lives of the people, which is evident from its indifferent attitude towards the Abbas Town blast victims, reports The News. The court ordered the removal o
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The Supreme Court (SC) on March 6 observed that the Sindh Government has failed to protect the lives of the people, which is evident from its indifferent attitude towards the Abbas Town blast victims, reports The News. The court ordered the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir and concerned officers from their respective posts for their failure in preventing the blast and providing assistance to the affected families. “Democracy is the best revenge does not mean that revenge should be taken from the people,” Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed while heading a three-member bench of the apex court hearing the suo moto proceedings on the Abbas Town bombing and the failure of the Government in providing timely assistance to the affected families.
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March - 6 
The Upper House of the parliament, Senate on March 6 ‘unanimously’ passed the Twenty-Fourth Constitutional Amendment Bill 2013 to create new province of Junoobi Punjab amid walkout by Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N), reports Daily Times. The J
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The Upper House of the parliament, Senate on March 6 ‘unanimously’ passed the Twenty-Fourth Constitutional Amendment Bill 2013 to create new province of Junoobi Punjab amid walkout by Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N), reports Daily Times. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) did not take part in the proceedings. Law Minister Farooq Naik termed it a historic day while the PML-N branded it a black day in the history of Pakistan.
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March - 6 
Unidentified assailants tortured a polio worker in Landikotal town and warned him and others involved in the anti-polio campaign to quit the campaign or be ready to be killed, reports Daily Times. They tortured the worker and snatched his vaccine kit
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Unidentified assailants tortured a polio worker in Landikotal town and warned him and others involved in the anti-polio campaign to quit the campaign or be ready to be killed, reports Daily Times. They tortured the worker and snatched his vaccine kits, and gave him and all other polio workers the last warning to give up polio campaigns or be ready for consequences.
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March - 6 
CPN-UML senior leader K.P Sharma Oli on March 6 said the Chief Justice-led Government is the last option, reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking to reporters in Gorkha District, Oli said that his party decided to go for Chief Justice-led Government as it wa
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CPN-UML senior leader K.P Sharma Oli on March 6 said the Chief Justice-led Government is the last option, reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking to reporters in Gorkha District, Oli said that his party decided to go for Chief Justice-led Government as it was the only alternative on which the major parties would possibly agree on. Citing example of Bangladesh where a Chief Justice-led Government had conducted elections in a situation like that of Nepal, Oli said such an arrangement would not undermine separation of power. CA elections will be possible in June if the parties arrive at a consensus within a few days to form new Government, he said.
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March - 6 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s political adviser Devendra Poudel said on March 6 that the incumbent Government will hold fresh elections if parties fail to reach a deal on forming the election Government led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, repor
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s political adviser Devendra Poudel said on March 6 that the incumbent Government will hold fresh elections if parties fail to reach a deal on forming the election Government led by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at an interaction in Kathmandu, Poudel also floated an idea that the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), two major parties in opposition, could be offered major ministerial portfolios, including home, finance, defense and general administration, in the Bhattarai-led coalition if the parties could not agree on the Chief Justice-led election Government.
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March - 6 
The nation-wide bandh enforced by the Federal Democratic Front (FDF), an alliance of four left parties led by the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) has affected normal life across the country on March 6 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. The
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The nation-wide bandh enforced by the Federal Democratic Front (FDF), an alliance of four left parties led by the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) has affected normal life across the country on March 6 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. The bandh was enforced by the left parties opposing the agreement to constitute Chief Justice-led election Government and demanding to dissolve the incumbent Government.
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March - 6 
A joint force of Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) raided 15 villages of Pabna District on March 6 in search of unruly JeI-ICS cadres, reports The Daily Star. The law enforcers arrested three people on suspicion o
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A joint force of Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) raided 15 villages of Pabna District on March 6 in search of unruly JeI-ICS cadres, reports The Daily Star. The law enforcers arrested three people on suspicion of their involvement with JeI politics.
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March - 6 
Democratic Left Alliance (DLA) holds a rally in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka City on March 6, protesting at the attacks on minorities in the country, reports New Age. They urged the Government to take stern actions to stop countrywide an
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Democratic Left Alliance (DLA) holds a rally in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka City on March 6, protesting at the attacks on minorities in the country, reports New Age. They urged the Government to take stern actions to stop countrywide anarchy and attacks on religious minorities by JeI-ICS cadres.
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March - 6 
The death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, has increased to 115 as one Awami League (AL) leader was killed by JeI and its student wing ICS cadres in Tangail District on March 4, reports The
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The death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, has increased to 115 as one Awami League (AL) leader was killed by JeI and its student wing ICS cadres in Tangail District on March 4, reports The Independent. The victim was identified as Abul Hossain Bhuiyan (65) of the District and the leader of Kalihati sub-District. Vice-President of Kalihati sub-District AL Abdul Malek Bhuiyan said JeI-ICS cadres murdered him in a planned way to create panic among the people.
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March - 6 
A group of about 1,500 representatives of the organization called 'Dead and Missing Persons Front' representing the family members killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) handed over a petition to the United Nations (UN) on March 6 over
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A group of about 1,500 representatives of the organization called 'Dead and Missing Persons Front' representing the family members killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) handed over a petition to the United Nations (UN) on March 6 over their loved ones killed in LTTE attacks, reports Colombo Page. The petition, addressed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights draws attention to the thousands of Sri Lankans killed and disappeared in LTTE attacks throughout the island during the terror reign. The organization holds the major Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the proxy party of LTTE before the end of the war, as equally responsible as the LTTE for the deaths of their family members and injustices claimed to have been committed to them.
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March - 7 
According to intelligence inputs received by the South Eastern Railway (SER), the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to attack a railway escort party that is entrusted with sanitizing the rail tracks close to the West Bengal-Jha
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According to intelligence inputs received by the South Eastern Railway (SER), the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to attack a railway escort party that is entrusted with sanitizing the rail tracks close to the West Bengal-Jharkhand border rather than a passenger-carrying train, reports The Times of India, on March 8. After the 2010 Jnaneswari Express disaster which killed 148 passengers, the possibility of another strike by the Maoists looms large. Commenting on the matter, a highly-placed source revealed "We have information that the Maoists are planning a strike. They won't target a passenger-carrying train as the Jnaneswari strike led to bad publicity. They are planning to attack an escort party instead. Intelligence reports suggest that such a strike has been planned as the Maoists want to use it as a resurgence tool in the eastern part of the country where the rebels have not been able to gain much ground in the recent past".
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March - 7 
After being evicted from Saranda forest in Jharkhand bordering Odisha and Jharkhand, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appears to be planning to regroup in Sundargarh District of Odisha, as a large group of cadres was apparently spotte
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After being evicted from Saranda forest in Jharkhand bordering Odisha and Jharkhand, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appears to be planning to regroup in Sundargarh District of Odisha, as a large group of cadres was apparently spotted in the area, reports Zee News. Residents of villages on the border between Odisha and Jharkhand have reported movement of the extremists in the region, a Police officer said. The villagers informed the Police that over 150 fully-armed Maoists had been spotted in the border areas of the two States.
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March - 7 
An accused, (identified as Mafat Lal alias Mehul) in the Best Bakery case during 2002 Gujarat riots was, on March 7, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with October 11, 2007 Ajmer (Ajmer District, Rajasthan) Dargah maus
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An accused, (identified as Mafat Lal alias Mehul) in the Best Bakery case during 2002 Gujarat riots was, on March 7, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with October 11, 2007 Ajmer (Ajmer District, Rajasthan) Dargah mausoleum blast from Vadodara in Gujarat, reports The Times of India. Earlier, on March 5, NIA had arrested Bhavesh Patel, another accused involved in Ajmer from NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh. According to sources, Mafat Lal is a protege of slain Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) pracharak Sunil Joshi and was part of the five-member team that carried the bombs from Godhra to Ajmer.
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March - 7 
Chokpot Police in South Garo Hills arrested Somor D Sangma while he was collecting money from coal trucks in Jetra area. He had earlier escaped during an encounter with Police in February where one of the militants had been shot dead. In another
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Chokpot Police in South Garo Hills arrested Somor D Sangma while he was collecting money from coal trucks in Jetra area. He had earlier escaped during an encounter with Police in February where one of the militants had been shot dead. In another incident, a non-tribal businessman was arrested from Chokpot for working with the GNLA. The non-tribal trader identified as Debasis Chakraborty, was picked up following source information about his involvement with militants.
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March - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a top leader of rival outfit, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, at Talkasmar village in Palamau District of Jharkhand, on March 7
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a top leader of rival outfit, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, at Talkasmar village in Palamau District of Jharkhand, on March 7, reports The Outlook. Over 20 Maoist cadres went to the house of PLFI's ‘self-styled zonal commander’ Baijnath Yadav and asked his family members to vacate it before setting it on fire.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the chairman of hard-line faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), was placed under house arrest on March 7, after his return from New Delhi, reports Kashmir Times.
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Meanwhile, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the chairman of hard-line faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), was placed under house arrest on March 7, after his return from New Delhi, reports Kashmir Times.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, the negotiations between the Central Government and Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) have reached a crucial stage with the militant leaders claiming that they have received positive vibes from the Government
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Meanwhile, the negotiations between the Central Government and Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) have reached a crucial stage with the militant leaders claiming that they have received positive vibes from the Government, reports The Assam Tribune. “Yes, talks were successful”, Union Home Secretary, RK Singh later told newsmen.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement, wished the women of the State on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, 2013. The statement has further lamented the rapid increase in violence against women a
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Meanwhile, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement, wished the women of the State on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, 2013. The statement has further lamented the rapid increase in violence against women and denying of their rights.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement, wished the women of the State on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, 2013. The statement has further lamented the rapid increase in violence against women a
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Meanwhile, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement, wished the women of the State on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, 2013. The statement has further lamented the rapid increase in violence against women and denying of their rights. Also, the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), in a statement by its publicity secretary Roben Khuman has greeted the womenfolk of the State on the eve of the International Women’s Day.
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March - 7 
Police arrested a person, identified as Rajesh, from Bandu Kheri village of Saharanpur District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 350000 from his house, which was to be supplied in various cities of Haryana, The Times of India
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Police arrested a person, identified as Rajesh, from Bandu Kheri village of Saharanpur District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 350000 from his house, which was to be supplied in various cities of Haryana, The Times of India reports on March 8. Police thus busted an inter-state racket, under which FICN were being circulated in Haryana from Uttar Pradesh.
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March - 7 
Police have arrested two persons, C Dhanuskodi and P Periyapandi on charges of attempting to pass off Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) at Melur in Madurai District on March 7, reports The Times of India. Police said that they have seized two counterf
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Police have arrested two persons, C Dhanuskodi and P Periyapandi on charges of attempting to pass off Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) at Melur in Madurai District on March 7, reports The Times of India. Police said that they have seized two counterfeit currency notes of INR 1,000 denomination. The two have been booked under two counts of Indian Penal Code (IPC) under charges of using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency.
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March - 7 
Protest and clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) amid curfew continued in various parts of the State for the second consecutive day in which 40 persons, including SF troopers, received injuries, reports Daily Excelsior on March 8. App
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Protest and clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) amid curfew continued in various parts of the State for the second consecutive day in which 40 persons, including SF troopers, received injuries, reports Daily Excelsior on March 8. Apprehending trouble after the Friday prayers, authorities announced imposition of curfew in entire Srinagar city (Srinagar District) and major towns of Kashmir valley. A Police spokesman said, “Miscreants pelted stones in Batamaloo and Zakoora in Srinagar (District), Khanpora, Cement bridge and Palhalan in Baramulla (District), Narbal crossing in Budgam (District), Papchan in Bandipora (District), Cherkoot Lolab in Kupwara (District). Police exercised maximum restraint chased them away.”
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March - 7 
Punjab Police, on March 7, recovered arms and ammunition, including two German MP5 guns, one .32 bore revolver and 200 live cartridges from Tarn Taran District on the basis of information provided by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Narain
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Punjab Police, on March 7, recovered arms and ammunition, including two German MP5 guns, one .32 bore revolver and 200 live cartridges from Tarn Taran District on the basis of information provided by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Narain Singh Chaura, according to The Times of India. According to Punjab Police officials, this is probably the first instance of the recovery of German guns from a terrorist in India. A top Punjab Police official said, "The MP5 gun is deadlier than AK 47. There are few security agencies in the country, which have this weapon."
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March - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of Adivasi People’s Army (APA), identified as Jermis Munda and Markush Munda, at Paharpur under Kumarikata Police Station in Baksa District on March 7, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered five rifles, two
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of Adivasi People’s Army (APA), identified as Jermis Munda and Markush Munda, at Paharpur under Kumarikata Police Station in Baksa District on March 7, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered five rifles, two hand grenades, 45 detonators from their possession.
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March - 7 
Separately, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on March 7, said that the level of insurgency has come down because of development, reports Assam Tribune. He further stated that doors of the Government are open for all, who sought solution of their pr
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Separately, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on March 7, said that the level of insurgency has come down because of development, reports Assam Tribune. He further stated that doors of the Government are open for all, who sought solution of their problems through talks.
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March - 7 
The Assam Tribune reports that taking the next step towards fulfilment of the demands made by the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), the Centre is likely to start the process of inter-ministerial deliberations to work out a package. The Centre’s la
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The Assam Tribune reports that taking the next step towards fulfilment of the demands made by the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), the Centre is likely to start the process of inter-ministerial deliberations to work out a package. The Centre’s latest move was conveyed to the team of pro-talk leaders at the tripartite meeting held in New Delhi on March 7. At the meeting, Union Home Secretary, R.K. Singh reviewed the progress so far made in talks with ULFA. After detailed discussion, it was decided to follow up on a few specific steps on some issues, said official sources. The outfit is demanding amendment of the Constitution to safeguard the identity and culture of the indigenous people, greater control over the State’s natural resources and more autonomy.
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March - 7 
The Sangai Express reports on March 8 that Security Forces recovered explosives with the arrest of one Gin Zamuan Simte. Altogether, 450 detonators, 165 Gelatin sticks, 50 meter of safety fuse and two 12 bore guns were recovered from Simte's possessi
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The Sangai Express reports on March 8 that Security Forces recovered explosives with the arrest of one Gin Zamuan Simte. Altogether, 450 detonators, 165 Gelatin sticks, 50 meter of safety fuse and two 12 bore guns were recovered from Simte's possession, who along with the recoveries have been handed over to Imphal West Police station.
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March - 7 
The Sangai Express reports on March 8 that the proposed political dialogue between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and Kuki rebel groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact which has been deferred on more than one occasion because
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The Sangai Express reports on March 8 that the proposed political dialogue between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and Kuki rebel groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact which has been deferred on more than one occasion because of the elections in three Northeastern States is likely to be set into motion very soon. A spokesman of United Peoples Front (UPF), one of the two conglomerates of Kuki armed groups under SoO pact, told The Sangai Express that the proposed political dialogue was put off repeatedly because of the Assembly elections in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. As the elections of the three States are now over, UPF would urge the Government of India to initiate political dialogue. He speculated that the political dialogue would be put into full gear by April.
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March - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that Chokpot Police arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC-B) militant and a collaborator of the Garo national liberation Army (GNLA) in two separate incidents on March 7.
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The Shillong Times reports that Chokpot Police arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC-B) militant and a collaborator of the Garo national liberation Army (GNLA) in two separate incidents on March 7.
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March - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that the Registrar Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Delhi High Court, on March 7, discussed the issue of declaring the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as an unlawful association. The tribunal will h
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The Shillong Times reports that the Registrar Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Delhi High Court, on March 7, discussed the issue of declaring the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as an unlawful association. The tribunal will hear all the points brought before it and will then decide whether the ban imposed on the HNLC should be extended or not. The HNLC is a product of a 1992 split in the then Hynniewtrep Achik Liberation Council (HALC), the first tribal outfit militant of Meghalaya
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The Times of India reports that in a major arms haul, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized 31 AK-47 assault rifles, one Singapore-made LMG and 1 US-made Browning automatic rifle, 809 rounds of ammunition and 32 magazines from a farmhouse near Lengp
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The Times of India reports that in a major arms haul, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized 31 AK-47 assault rifles, one Singapore-made LMG and 1 US-made Browning automatic rifle, 809 rounds of ammunition and 32 magazines from a farmhouse near Lengpui Airport in Mizoram. Mizoram Police's Superintendant of Police, CID (Crime), Joseph Lalchhuana, said acting on a tip off, they seized 23 AK-47 rifles, 1 LMG and 1 Browning rifle on March 7. He added that another seizure was made on March 8 after interrogation of the three arrested persons identified as Robi Chakma, Soboz Chakma and Moni Tripura, suspected to be members of a militant outfit in Bangladesh. Lalchhuana added that 8 AK-47 assault rifles and 809 rounds of ammunition were seized in the second raid which was conducted at a place which is near the first spot of seizure. The militants intended to take the arms across the border to Bangladesh for their cadres.
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March - 7 
A Government primary school was partially damaged in a blast in Katlang area of Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 7, reports Dawn.
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A Government primary school was partially damaged in a blast in Katlang area of Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 7, reports Dawn.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, two dead bodies, identified as Maqbool (22) and Iftikhar (24), were found from an abandoned place in Khairabad area near Northern bypass. Police said that the victims hailed from Kharan and Panjgur Districts of Balochistan.
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Meanwhile, two dead bodies, identified as Maqbool (22) and Iftikhar (24), were found from an abandoned place in Khairabad area near Northern bypass. Police said that the victims hailed from Kharan and Panjgur Districts of Balochistan.
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March - 7 
Also, a dead body of an abducted man, identified as Abdul Sattar (35), was found from Rexer Lane in Lyari area.
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Also, a dead body of an abducted man, identified as Abdul Sattar (35), was found from Rexer Lane in Lyari area.
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March - 7 
Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani conveyed to President Asif Ali Zardari on March 7, the military’s concerns over the rapidly deteriorating law and order and called for urgent steps to deal with the situation, reports Dawn. Soon after a corps c
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Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani conveyed to President Asif Ali Zardari on March 7, the military’s concerns over the rapidly deteriorating law and order and called for urgent steps to deal with the situation, reports Dawn. Soon after a corps commanders’ conference, where the military’s top brass reviewed the internal security situation, the army ‘chief’ met President Zardari to communicate the disquiet among his commanders about the security situation spiralling out of control.
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March - 7 
At least 12 militants were killed and several others were injured during an operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 7, reports Daily Times.
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At least 12 militants were killed and several others were injured during an operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 7, reports Daily Times.
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March - 7 
At least six persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) worker, were killed in separate incidents of target killings in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 7, reports Daily Times. A local leader of Awami Nationa
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At least six persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) worker, were killed in separate incidents of target killings in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 7, reports Daily Times. A local leader of Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Mujahideen Khan Afridi (52), was shot dead, while two passersby were injured near Umer Faooq Mosque.
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March - 7 
Elsewhere, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh conducted a targeted operation and hunt-down of killers of two rangers’ personnel in Lyari area and claimed to have arrested at least eight suspected Lyari gang war members from Moosa Lane, Baghdadi, Aat Chowk, Chee
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Elsewhere, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh conducted a targeted operation and hunt-down of killers of two rangers’ personnel in Lyari area and claimed to have arrested at least eight suspected Lyari gang war members from Moosa Lane, Baghdadi, Aat Chowk, Cheel Chawk and Phoolpatti lane. They also recovered weapons during the operation.
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March - 7 
In another incident, a labourer, Muhammad Javed (42), was killed in Gulshan-e-Ghazi area of Baldia town.
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In another incident, a labourer, Muhammad Javed (42), was killed in Gulshan-e-Ghazi area of Baldia town.
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March - 7 
In another incident, unidentified armed assailants opened fire in Jam colony of Hub District and killed a person identified as Khuda Bakhsh.
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In another incident, unidentified armed assailants opened fire in Jam colony of Hub District and killed a person identified as Khuda Bakhsh.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, four militants were killed and six others were injured in renewed clashes between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansaarul Islam (AI) in Theerak Sangar and Zeerhak Kandaw areas of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn.
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Meanwhile, four militants were killed and six others were injured in renewed clashes between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansaarul Islam (AI) in Theerak Sangar and Zeerhak Kandaw areas of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn.
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March - 7 
Separately, a person, identified as Aleem Raja (40), was killed outside his home in Khokhrapar area.
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Separately, a person, identified as Aleem Raja (40), was killed outside his home in Khokhrapar area.
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March - 7 
Separately, an under-construction building was damaged in a bomb explosion in Nowshera area (Nowshera District). Government Officials said that Police found another bomb there and defused it
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Separately, an under-construction building was damaged in a bomb explosion in Nowshera area (Nowshera District). Government Officials said that Police found another bomb there and defused it
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March - 7 
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Government announced formation of a counter-terrorism unit to thwart any possible terrorism; reports Central Asia Online on March 7. The Home Department said that Government formed the 90-member unit to face an increase in t
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The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Government announced formation of a counter-terrorism unit to thwart any possible terrorism; reports Central Asia Online on March 7. The Home Department said that Government formed the 90-member unit to face an increase in threats. Recently the Government had received information of a possible terrorist attack in Gilgit and/or Skardu Districts of the GB province.
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March - 7 
Two persons were reportedly injured in a roadside explosion in Pakistan occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Gilgit city (Gilgit District) of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) province, reports The Express Tribune on March 8. Following the blast, panic gripped the town as t
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Two persons were reportedly injured in a roadside explosion in Pakistan occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Gilgit city (Gilgit District) of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) province, reports The Express Tribune on March 8. Following the blast, panic gripped the town as the regional Government had hinted that it may be an act of terrorism.
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March - 7 
Leaders of four major political parties have claimed that formal agreement on Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi-led Election Government is around the corner, reports Nepal News. Emerging from a meeting of four parties in the evening of March 7, the leader
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Leaders of four major political parties have claimed that formal agreement on Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi-led Election Government is around the corner, reports Nepal News. Emerging from a meeting of four parties in the evening of March 7, the leaders said they had resolved all sticking points except for the ranks to be given to the former Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) combatants to be integrated into the Nepal Army. In the meeting, the parties resolved the differences on formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and updating of voter list. As per the understanding, the TRC ordinance won't have provision for amnesty to those involved in serious human rights violations during the Maoist insurgency while the voter list used in the elections in 2008 will be updated. They said a package agreement is going to be signed between the four parties "in a day or two". "There will be formal agreement on ways to remove the constitutional hurdles on Friday or Saturday and the new Prime Minister will be sworn in -- possibly on Friday [March 8] itself," said Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha.
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March - 7 
On March 7, a woman passenger suffered minor injury when demonstrators pelted stones at the bus she was commuting while 154 demonstrators, including 16 women, were held for allegedly vandalising vehicles and trying to block traffic from different par
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On March 7, a woman passenger suffered minor injury when demonstrators pelted stones at the bus she was commuting while 154 demonstrators, including 16 women, were held for allegedly vandalising vehicles and trying to block traffic from different parts of Kathmandu valley during the nationwide shutdown called by Federal Democratic Front (FDF), reports The Himalayan Times. Four vehicles were also reportedly vandalized during the shutdown, however, no clashes were reported between the demonstrators and Police personnel.
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March - 7 
The second day of nationwide strike called by the Federal Democratic Front (FDF) led by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum crippled normal life in the country on March 7 (today), reports Kantipuronline. The Front, that includes Upendra Yadav-led Madhesi Janadh
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The second day of nationwide strike called by the Federal Democratic Front (FDF) led by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum crippled normal life in the country on March 7 (today), reports Kantipuronline. The Front, that includes Upendra Yadav-led Madhesi Janadhikar Forum, Madhes Samajbadi Party, among others, has called the shutdown calling for the election of the Constituent Assembly (CA) and formation of election Government at the earliest. Educational institutions, industries and offices remained shutting, while vehicles stayed off the roads. Ambulances, vehicles belonging to hospitals, press, security personnel, and those carrying tourists were seen plying the roads.
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March - 7 
Another sixty persons injured during the hartal across the country. Across the country, over 100 people were arrested and many others were injured in clashes with law enforcers and ruling party activists at different parts of the country. The pro-har
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Another sixty persons injured during the hartal across the country. Across the country, over 100 people were arrested and many others were injured in clashes with law enforcers and ruling party activists at different parts of the country. The pro-hartal activists also damaged many vehicles, including six in the capital.
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March - 7 
In addition, BNP ‘spokesperson’ Ruhul Kabir Rizvi told the press that a BNP leader who suffered bullet wounds in Police firing on March 6 during BNP's demonstration in Dhaka city died at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital later at midnight. The dece
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In addition, BNP ‘spokesperson’ Ruhul Kabir Rizvi told the press that a BNP leader who suffered bullet wounds in Police firing on March 6 during BNP's demonstration in Dhaka city died at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital later at midnight. The deceased was identified as Shah Alam Khokan, a member of Dhaka city unit of BNP.
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March - 7 
In continuation of violence for terrorizing minority hindu community, fanatics vandalised five idols at a temple at Shashongaon village of Sirajdikhan sub-district of Munshiganj District on March 7. In Rangpur District, also miscreants destroyed an i
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In continuation of violence for terrorizing minority hindu community, fanatics vandalised five idols at a temple at Shashongaon village of Sirajdikhan sub-district of Munshiganj District on March 7. In Rangpur District, also miscreants destroyed an idol of before setting the temple on fire at Amashu-Kukrul in Rangpur city on March 8.
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March - 7 
On March 7, Police arrested JeI leader (and close associate of party chief Motiur Rahman Nizami) Mohammad Akmal Hossain in Santhia Bazar area of Pabna District on charge of attacking Police on the previous day.
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On March 7, Police arrested JeI leader (and close associate of party chief Motiur Rahman Nizami) Mohammad Akmal Hossain in Santhia Bazar area of Pabna District on charge of attacking Police on the previous day.
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March - 7 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance’s [which also includes Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)] hartal (general shutdown) led to the death of one Jubo league activists of Awami League (AL) Chapainawabganj on March 7. The victim was identif
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance’s [which also includes Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)] hartal (general shutdown) led to the death of one Jubo league activists of Awami League (AL) Chapainawabganj on March 7. The victim was identified as Juba League activist, Abdur Rahman (26).
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March - 7 
The death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, has increased to 117 reports The Financial Express Bangladesh.
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The death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, has increased to 117 reports The Financial Express Bangladesh.
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March - 7 
three cases have been filed against 464 leaders and activists of BNP and JeI-ICS for their involvement in killing, arson and obstructing Police from discharging government duty during strike of March 7, in Bholahat sub-district of Chapainawabganj Dis
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three cases have been filed against 464 leaders and activists of BNP and JeI-ICS for their involvement in killing, arson and obstructing Police from discharging government duty during strike of March 7, in Bholahat sub-district of Chapainawabganj District. Bholahat Police Station Inspector Farhad Hossain said they arrested 19 BNP and JeI-ICS cadres accused in the cases in last two days.
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March - 8 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth face value INR 46,500 was recovered as four persons, identified as Bharat Patel, Dalsukh Gadhiya, Vipul Patel and Vinu Rathwa, were arrested from Halol locality of Panchmahal District on mrach 8, reports The
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth face value INR 46,500 was recovered as four persons, identified as Bharat Patel, Dalsukh Gadhiya, Vipul Patel and Vinu Rathwa, were arrested from Halol locality of Panchmahal District on mrach 8, reports The Times of India. Police said that the four accused had named one Dhanraj as the kingpin of the racket.
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March - 8 
A former militant turned counter-insurgent, identified as Bashir Ahmad Gania, was first abducted from Kunzar locality of Tangmarg area of Baramulla District and later shot dead on March 8 by unidentified militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sai
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A former militant turned counter-insurgent, identified as Bashir Ahmad Gania, was first abducted from Kunzar locality of Tangmarg area of Baramulla District and later shot dead on March 8 by unidentified militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that Gania was taken to nearby Kunzar nallah and shot dead by his abductors. Quoting sources, Greater Kashmir added that unidentified gunmen had also killed his brother some time back.
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March - 8 
A group of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a former member of the outfit on NH-75 in Chanho block of Ranchi District, on March 8, reports The Times of Indi
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A group of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a former member of the outfit on NH-75 in Chanho block of Ranchi District, on March 8, reports The Times of India. Munna Yadav alias Ram Prasad Yadav, 30, was on his way home when three unidentified assailants on motorbikes attacked him. Yadav had dared to desert the outfit four months ago to get back to the mainstream and did not participate in any activity or meeting after he was released on bail. Sanjay Suman, Chanho Police Station in-charge, said the deceased had received threat calls from his former colleagues. Suman further said, "Yadav was an active rebel and had helped PLFI activists in successfully carrying out various criminal activities".
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March - 8 
After the Naga Peoples Front (NPF)-led Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) has come back to power in Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland has geared up to exert more pressure on New Delhi to bring the protracted Indo-Naga peace talk to an amicable
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After the Naga Peoples Front (NPF)-led Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) has come back to power in Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland has geared up to exert more pressure on New Delhi to bring the protracted Indo-Naga peace talk to an amicable solution. One senior functionary of the United Naga Council (UNC) informed The Sangai Express that one primary agenda of the newly elected DAN Government of Nagaland is securing a solution to the Indo-Naga issue. After DAN has been re-elected to power in Nagaland, UNC delegates would start visiting Chandel, Tamenglong, Ukhrul and Senapati Districts so as to keep its demand for alternative arrangement alive, added the UNC functionary.
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March - 8 
Elsewhere, publication of the final draft of villages of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC), scheduled to be published on March 8 (today), will be delayed as numerous claims and objections are still being heard in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts, r
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Elsewhere, publication of the final draft of villages of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC), scheduled to be published on March 8 (today), will be delayed as numerous claims and objections are still being heard in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts, reports The Telegraph. Official sources in the two Districts said draft of village councils and general council published in the block development offices, circle and deputy commissioners’ offices on February 20 received numerous claims and objections till the last date of February 28. “But keeping the flow of claims and objections in view, both the district administrations later extended the date to March 5 but publication of final draft could not be possible on March 8 as hearing to the submissions has not been completed yet,” an official in Goalpara said.
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March - 8 
Five suspected Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) cadres hatching a plan to abduct a bank employee from Guwahati city were arrested from the Christianbasti area on March 8, reports The Times of India. The arrested c
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Five suspected Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) cadres hatching a plan to abduct a bank employee from Guwahati city were arrested from the Christianbasti area on March 8, reports The Times of India. The arrested cadres have been identified as Gajen Boro alias Lenra, Sanjiv Swargiary alias Ranjal, Jita Boro, Mithuyal Basumatary and Vijay Ramchiary. All of them are from Baksa District. Police, too, found a .9 mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition and bottles of chloroform in their possession. One SUV vehicle has also been seized.
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March - 8 
Over 130 persons, including 77 Police and Para-military personnel, were injured as many protesters defied curfew after Friday prayers on March 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said, “At around 65 places there were stone pelting incidents wh
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Over 130 persons, including 77 Police and Para-military personnel, were injured as many protesters defied curfew after Friday prayers on March 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said, “At around 65 places there were stone pelting incidents while at around 40 places there were peaceful protests.” A Police spokesperson said that miscreants pelted stones at Soura in Srinagar (Srinagar District), Dewan Bagh in Baramulla District, Shopian (Shopian District), Anantnag (Anantnag District), Awantipora and Qaimouh cities in Kulgam District, Sopore (Baramulla District), Kupwara (Kupwara District), Bandipora (Bandipora District) and Handwara (Handwara District). Additionally, during the past few days 103 vehicles, including 20 civil, 35 Police, 45 CRPF and three Government suffered damage at the hands of miscreants in stone pelting at various places in areas falling under Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian. It is worth mentioning here that these protest erupted after a protestor, identified as Tahir Latief Sofi, was killed in alleged firing by Army on March 5. He was participating in a demonstration called for one Kamran Mudarsi who was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his University Hostel’s residence in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) on March 2. Fellow residents of the hostel found Mudarsi’s body hanging from the ceiling of his room. These protests clubbed with the newly formed coordination committee Mutahida-Majilis–Mushawarat’s (MMM) call to hold demonstration in support of the demand for return of body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru who was hanged on February 9, 2013.
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March - 8 
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared acquisition of eight armour-plated, medium-lift Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia for the use of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and paramilitary forces in the ongoing anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremis
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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared acquisition of eight armour-plated, medium-lift Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia for the use of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and paramilitary forces in the ongoing anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, reports The Times of India on March 9. The eight Mi-17 V5 helicopters, which are weaponised and capable of operating during the night, come even as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is inducting 139 such helicopters for its own use. IAF has deployed six older versions of the Mi-17 V5 helicopters for logistical support to paramilitary and police forces in the anti-LWE operations but its personnel are allowed to fire only in self-defence if they come under attack. The government has firmly ruled out any "offensive air operations" against the left-wing extremists.
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March - 8 
The Sentinel reports that the Paresh Baruah faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) received a big jolt following surrendering of its 11 cadres before the Deputy Commissioner of Tinsukia (District) at a brief function held at Tinsukia on
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The Sentinel reports that the Paresh Baruah faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) received a big jolt following surrendering of its 11 cadres before the Deputy Commissioner of Tinsukia (District) at a brief function held at Tinsukia on March 8. The surrendered militants were identified as Monoranjan Gogoi alias Kanu alias Minto Asom, Dipen Saikia alias Raja Asom, Manik Dohotia alias Meghon Asom, Hayanta Saikia alias Joi Asom, Bulen Moran alias Devid Asom, Rantu Moran alias Ashim Asom, Mizo Gohain alias Andhi Asom, Hemkanta Changmai alias Jatin Khanka, Dhania Saikia alias Kancha, Dharmen Sonowal alias Janbha and Raju Moran alias Robit. The surrendered militants also submitted a huge number of sophisticated weapons and ammunitions including four AK –81, four magazines, G.2 SLR assault rifles and its 3 magazines, 7.65 pistol and its 2 magazines, 7.62 pistol’s 25 rounds, 7.62 pistols and 39 AK series live ammunition, five rounds .9 mm ammunition, seven Chinese grenades, 12 bottle grenades, 6 kilograms (kg) RDX powder, seven kg TNT, five packets green gelatin and red gelatin each, 2 numbers mobiles and huge number of olive green uniforms and bags. Bijoy Chinese, Deputy Chief and a close associate of Paresh Baruah, who recently surrendered had stated that a number of hardcore militants were waiting to surrender within a short time. The surrender was a part of the process, Police claimed.
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March - 8 
The Supreme Court (SC) stayed a Calcutta High Court judgment directing West Bengal to treat arrested members of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) as “political prisoners” by declaring the outfit a “political movement,” reports Th
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The Supreme Court (SC) stayed a Calcutta High Court judgment directing West Bengal to treat arrested members of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) as “political prisoners” by declaring the outfit a “political movement,” reports The Hindu. A Bench of Justices, Aftab Alam and Ranjana Desai, was acting on the State Government’s appeal challenging the rationale of the August 8, 2012 High Court verdict. The High Court had declared CPI-ML Spokesman Gour Nararayan Chakraborty, who was facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, a “political prisoner” under the West Bengal Correctional Services Act, 1992. Six other Maoists facing similar charges — V. Venketeswara Reddy, Sambhu Soren, Sagan Murmu, Chatradhar Mahato, Sukanti Baskey and Prasun Chatterjee — had also secured similar privileges from the High Court. The State asked whether an active member of a declared terrorist organisation could claim to be a political prisoner. “The judgment has wrongly held that even terrorist activities would amount to a political movement and therefore participants in such terrorist acts would be political prisoners.”
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March - 8 
Two brothers from a village in Odisha's Gajapati District, on March 8, claimed that they were abducted by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) and asked by the outfit’s chief Sabyasachi Panda to work for his party, reports Zee News. The two claimed that they w
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Two brothers from a village in Odisha's Gajapati District, on March 8, claimed that they were abducted by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) and asked by the outfit’s chief Sabyasachi Panda to work for his party, reports Zee News. The two claimed that they were attacked and abducted by OMP cadres, on February 4, from their village Hachigandi in Mohana block but escaped from captivity after about a month. Commenting on the matter, Gajapati Superintendent of Police (SP), C S Meena said about seven cadres including a woman came to the village of Prafulla Dalabehera and Prakash Dalabehera and forcibly took them blind folded with their hands tied to an unknown destination. On February 14 OMP leader Sabhyasachi Panda allegedly asked Prakash to work for his organisation, Meena said adding when he declined Panda allegedly fired at Prakash and injured him.
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March - 8 
A man, identified as Waqar Naseem (43), was killed near Faiuji Fertilizer hospital of Shah Faisal Colony within the limits of Shah Fasial Police Station.
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A man, identified as Waqar Naseem (43), was killed near Faiuji Fertilizer hospital of Shah Faisal Colony within the limits of Shah Fasial Police Station.
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March - 8 
An activist of MQM, identified as Irshad (33), was killed inside his shop situated at Sector 5J of New Karachi within the precincts of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station.
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An activist of MQM, identified as Irshad (33), was killed inside his shop situated at Sector 5J of New Karachi within the precincts of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station.
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March - 8 
At least 20 militants and a volunteer of peace lashkar were killed in a joint operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) and Zakhakhel tribal lashkar against the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in various areas of the Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of
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At least 20 militants and a volunteer of peace lashkar were killed in a joint operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) and Zakhakhel tribal lashkar against the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in various areas of the Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 8, reports The News. Three hideouts of militants were also destroyed in the military offensive.
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March - 8 
Five militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and three from Ansarul Islam (AI) were killed in clashes in Khwajalee Tambu area of Tirah valley.
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Five militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and three from Ansarul Islam (AI) were killed in clashes in Khwajalee Tambu area of Tirah valley.
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March - 8 
Frontier Crops (FC) personnel recovered a huge cache of weapons and explosives during a search operation in Dashat area of Mastung District on March 8, reports Dawn. FC officials told that seven suspected militants had been taken into custody.
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Frontier Crops (FC) personnel recovered a huge cache of weapons and explosives during a search operation in Dashat area of Mastung District on March 8, reports Dawn. FC officials told that seven suspected militants had been taken into custody.
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March - 8 
The National Assembly on March 8 passed the National Counter-Terrorism Authority Bill 2013 (NCTA Bill 2013) to integrate and synergies the anti-terrorism and counter-extremism efforts in the country, reports Daily Times. The Bill notes that the estab
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The National Assembly on March 8 passed the National Counter-Terrorism Authority Bill 2013 (NCTA Bill 2013) to integrate and synergies the anti-terrorism and counter-extremism efforts in the country, reports Daily Times. The Bill notes that the establishment of this authority is necessary in view of nature and magnitude of terrorists’ threat, and it would present strategic policy options to the Government for consideration and implementation by the stakeholders after scientifically studying the phenomenon of extremism and terrorism in historic and professional perspective. The authority will also help develop action plans in this regard and report to the Federal Government about their implementation. The bill aims at establishing this authority, which is said to be at par with the best international standards to unify and orchestrate national counter-terrorism and counter-terrorism measures and provide for their more effective and efficient enforcement. NCTA will play a pivotal role in coordinating with all the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) in taking effective actions against those who carry out acts of terrorism and extremism. It will also prepare a comprehensive national counter-terrorism and counter-extremism strategies.
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March - 8 
Three persons were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Garigal village of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency.
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Three persons were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Garigal village of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency.
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Four Indian nationals were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) when they were exchanging the notes at Madarbaba fair organised at Triveni locality in Nawalparasi District on March 8, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrestees are id
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Four Indian nationals were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) when they were exchanging the notes at Madarbaba fair organised at Triveni locality in Nawalparasi District on March 8, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrestees are identified as Pintu Yadav (20), Bijaya Bin (26), Motan Raya (18), and Bawali Raya (25). Police said 12 FICN of denomination INR 500 and one of INR 1,000, totalling 7,000 were seized from them.
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Meanwhile, senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on March 8 said the leadership of the election government should not be given to Khil Raj Regmi without his resignation
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Meanwhile, senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on March 8 said the leadership of the election government should not be given to Khil Raj Regmi without his resignation as the Chief Justice. He argued that the opposition parties were falling for the Maoist proposal [to make government under sitting Chief Justice] without knowing their strategy to prevent them from forming a national unity government while also keeping them from carrying out protest movement.
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Senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on March 8 said the leadership of the election government should not be given to Khil Raj Regmi without his resignation as the Chie
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Senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on March 8 said the leadership of the election government should not be given to Khil Raj Regmi without his resignation as the Chief Justice. He argued that the opposition parties were falling for the Maoist proposal [to make government under sitting Chief Justice] without knowing their strategy to prevent them from forming a national unity government while also keeping them from carrying out protest movement.
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March - 8 
A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) official, identified as Jalal Uddin, Deputy Assistant Director of RAB-3, was injured on March 8, when two cocktail bombs were blasted at Shahbagh Projonmo Chattar in Dhaka by unidentified assailants. Detectives picked u
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A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) official, identified as Jalal Uddin, Deputy Assistant Director of RAB-3, was injured on March 8, when two cocktail bombs were blasted at Shahbagh Projonmo Chattar in Dhaka by unidentified assailants. Detectives picked up four persons suspecting their involvement in the blasts.
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March - 8 
In a major incident, expressing solidarity with the Gonojagoron Mancha of Shahbagh (Dhaka city), “Muktijuddho Projonmo Oikya Forum”, a platform of 13 organisations comprising freedom fighters’ children and their generation, emerged on March 8. The fo
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In a major incident, expressing solidarity with the Gonojagoron Mancha of Shahbagh (Dhaka city), “Muktijuddho Projonmo Oikya Forum”, a platform of 13 organisations comprising freedom fighters’ children and their generation, emerged on March 8. The forum will bring together freedom fighters’ family members to take part in the mancha’s events till War Criminals are handed down highest punishment and JeI and ICS are banned and their organisations are nationalised.
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March - 8 
In Rangpur District, also miscreants destroyed an idol of before setting the temple on fire at Amashu-Kukrul in Rangpur city on March 8.
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In Rangpur District, also miscreants destroyed an idol of before setting the temple on fire at Amashu-Kukrul in Rangpur city on March 8.
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On March 8, the death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, increased to 118 as three more person died, reports Daily Star. One JeI-ICS cadre died falling from the rooftop of a building in Dhaka
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On March 8, the death toll in Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres’ violence, since January 21, increased to 118 as three more person died, reports Daily Star. One JeI-ICS cadre died falling from the rooftop of a building in Dhaka city’s Paltan area, after he and several others climbed up the roof of the building to escape arrest. In a second incident, one Tanvir Mohammad Toki, son of Narayanganj Gonojagoron Mancha convener Rafiur Rabbi was abducted and later killed. His body was recovered on March 9 (today) from Shitalakkhya in Narayanganj District. Narayanganj Mayor, Ivy and Rabbi said Tanvir could have been killed for Rabbi’s role in Gonojagoron Mancha, a platform set up to demand capital punishment to all War Criminals of the Liberation War. Separately, one Abdur Rahman, was killed in a clash at Poladanga in Chapainawabganj District between the supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), JeI-ICS cadres and Awami League (AL) during the general shutdown on March 7.
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March - 8 
Police arrested three ICS cadres from a mess in Shylhet city’s (Sylhet District) Teroratan area on March 8. The arrestees are Sylhet District (West) unit ICS President Dulal Ahmed, its Office Secretary Shafat Ahmed and Literary Secretary Abdul Malek.
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Police arrested three ICS cadres from a mess in Shylhet city’s (Sylhet District) Teroratan area on March 8. The arrestees are Sylhet District (West) unit ICS President Dulal Ahmed, its Office Secretary Shafat Ahmed and Literary Secretary Abdul Malek.
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Police arrested three JeI-ICS leaders on March 8, morning in connection with attacking Police, snatching weapons and preventing them from discharging their duties during a clash on February 28 from Jhenidah District.The arrestees are JeI Kotchandpur
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Police arrested three JeI-ICS leaders on March 8, morning in connection with attacking Police, snatching weapons and preventing them from discharging their duties during a clash on February 28 from Jhenidah District.The arrestees are JeI Kotchandpur sub-district unit chief Tajul Islam, Kotchandpur Jamaat leader Maksudur Rahman and former ICS president of Kotchandpur Saad Ahmed.
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Police picked up more 169 people from different areas of Dhaka City for demonstrating and also for suspicious movement, on March 8. Of them, 60 were picked up from Fakirapul Water Tank area, 60 from Paltan and 42 from Shahbagh area.
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Police picked up more 169 people from different areas of Dhaka City for demonstrating and also for suspicious movement, on March 8. Of them, 60 were picked up from Fakirapul Water Tank area, 60 from Paltan and 42 from Shahbagh area.
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RAB on March 8 arrested JeI ‘Dhaka city unit Assistant Secretary General’ Selim Uddin Selim and Nayeb-e-Ameer of Uttara unit of JeI Mahmudur Rahman on Garden Road at Karwan Bazar. Mahmudur was arrested in connection with the recent nationwide violenc
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RAB on March 8 arrested JeI ‘Dhaka city unit Assistant Secretary General’ Selim Uddin Selim and Nayeb-e-Ameer of Uttara unit of JeI Mahmudur Rahman on Garden Road at Karwan Bazar. Mahmudur was arrested in connection with the recent nationwide violence and Selim for violating International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) order to appear before the court. Earlier, on March 6, ICT-2 issued arrest warrants against three JeI leaders, including Selim, for repeatedly failing to show up before the court and explain “their derogatory” remarks about the tribunal. Issuing the arrest warrants against Jamaat ‘acting secretary general’ Rafiqul Islam Khan and central executive council member Hamidur Rahman Azad and Selim, ICT-2 asked the authorities concerned to produce them before it on March 21, 2013.
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March - 9 
A combined team of Assam Rifles and Police, on March 9, seized drugs worth INR 300000 and a country-made pistol from a Muslim youth at Lilong area in Thoubal District, reports The Times of India.
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A combined team of Assam Rifles and Police, on March 9, seized drugs worth INR 300000 and a country-made pistol from a Muslim youth at Lilong area in Thoubal District, reports The Times of India.
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March - 9 
A prominent Hindu pilgrimage spot, the Baidyanath-Dham temple, situated in Deoghar District figured among eight other targets on the target list of Indian Mujahideen (IM), revealed Muhammad Manzar Iman, an IM operative who was arrested on March 3, 20
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A prominent Hindu pilgrimage spot, the Baidyanath-Dham temple, situated in Deoghar District figured among eight other targets on the target list of Indian Mujahideen (IM), revealed Muhammad Manzar Iman, an IM operative who was arrested on March 3, 2013, during interrogation, reports The Times of India on March 10. Deoghar Superintendent of Police, Subodh Prasad, said that following the inputs tight security arrangement had been made on an around the temple. Manzar Imam also divulged names of six aides from Ranchi and Ramgarh districts and confirmed the existence of IM sleeper cells in Jharkhand, The Telegraph added. As reported earlier, Imam was arrested in connection with the Wagamon Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case (December 2007), and a suspect in the February 21, 2013, Hyderabad twin blasts case.
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March - 9 
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat Police arrested three on March 9 from Surya Kiran Apartment in Surat city (Surat District) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 92,000, reports The Times of India. The
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Acting on a tip-off, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat Police arrested three on March 9 from Surya Kiran Apartment in Surat city (Surat District) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 92,000, reports The Times of India. The arrestees have been identified as Baijnath Sahu, Shivshankar Sahu and Dobilal Sahu. Shivshankar and Dobilal, residents of Chakaibazar village in Jamui District of Jharkhand, told the Police that they had bought the FICN from one Salim Khan of Malda District in West Bengal. Baijnath and Shivshankar were arrested by the Police in 2012 for their alleged involvement in a FICN racket and were out on bail since last six months. Dobilal was arrested by Umra Police in Surat city (Surat District) in 2008 for circulating FICN.
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March - 9 
India's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry has launched the National Internet Registry (NIR), reports telecompapaer.com on March 10. The registry will reduce the cost of procuring Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and will also fa
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India's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry has launched the National Internet Registry (NIR), reports telecompapaer.com on March 10. The registry will reduce the cost of procuring Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and will also facilitate faster access to information for cybercrime investigators and government authorities.
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March - 9 
Kanglaonline reports that unidentified persons kept a bomb at the residential gate of an Executive Engineer (EE) of the Social Welfare Department in the morning of March 9 under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District.
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Kanglaonline reports that unidentified persons kept a bomb at the residential gate of an Executive Engineer (EE) of the Social Welfare Department in the morning of March 9 under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District.
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March - 9 
Nagaland Post reports on March 10 Manipur police arrested three Bangladeshi immigrants near Pallel check post, who had been staying in Manipur pretending to be Indian Muslim, while trying to proceed to Moreh from Imphal. According to Police, the accu
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Nagaland Post reports on March 10 Manipur police arrested three Bangladeshi immigrants near Pallel check post, who had been staying in Manipur pretending to be Indian Muslim, while trying to proceed to Moreh from Imphal. According to Police, the accused have been identified as-- Muhammad Salau Rahman, Muhammad Rafigue Islam and Muhammad Manab Husain (24).
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March - 9 
Nagaland Post reports that miscreants blew up a State Government-run lower primary school at Kachurthal village under Ramnathpur Police station areas in Assam’s Hailakandi District near Mizoram border in the night of March 9. Police said the blast wa
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Nagaland Post reports that miscreants blew up a State Government-run lower primary school at Kachurthal village under Ramnathpur Police station areas in Assam’s Hailakandi District near Mizoram border in the night of March 9. Police said the blast was triggered by suspected Mizoram-based miscreants. However, there was no report of any loss of life. Sources said border dispute between the two neighboring States has been a contentious issue for past many years. Mizos claim Kachurthal village is within the boundary of Mizoram. They have been opposing the construction of the school in question by Assam authorities. In 2012, the school was damaged due to similar blast.
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On March 9, BSF personnel of Baghmara in South Garo Hills District arrested four Bangladeshi illegal immigrants while they were trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh.
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On March 9, BSF personnel of Baghmara in South Garo Hills District arrested four Bangladeshi illegal immigrants while they were trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh.
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March - 9 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on March 9 took the custody of Farooq Naiku, who was arrested by the Mumbai crime branch on January 16 along with Mohammed Talukdar for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) links, reported The Times of India. Police said that th
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on March 9 took the custody of Farooq Naiku, who was arrested by the Mumbai crime branch on January 16 along with Mohammed Talukdar for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) links, reported The Times of India. Police said that the scrutiny of Naiku's email reveals that he was in touch with two hardcore militants, Raees Mir and Carnal Choudhary. As reported earlier, Naiku passed on the information either through telephonic conversations, mails or by crossing the border, to his Pakistani handlers and intelligence agencies.
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March - 9 
The Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has said in a release that the KNO/KRA-U cabinets along with its Commander-in-Chief, SHT George and its members have conducted a warm welcome ceremony of those faction cadres of the merged UPF/KRA-U to
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The Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has said in a release that the KNO/KRA-U cabinets along with its Commander-in-Chief, SHT George and its members have conducted a warm welcome ceremony of those faction cadres of the merged UPF/KRA-U to their origin KNO/KRA-U on March 9, 2013 at KNO/KRA-U general Head Quarter, somewhere in Sadar Hills in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline. It identified that the cadres are Tongjakai Lhouvum alias Ronald, ‘defence secretary’; Kamminlal Chongloi alias Twins, ‘Sergeant major’; Janggouthang Chongloi alias Michael, ‘Finance secretary’; Songkhomang Chongloi alias Sunil; Henchon Singson alias Tearson and Limlenlal Chongloi alias Reuben, ‘Corporal’. The release further added that the cadres will be placed under the protection of the KNO/KRA-U under the leadership of SHT George.
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The Shillong Times reports on March 10 that Border Security Force (BSF) sleuths from Silbari, in South Garo Hills arrested one Lukman Islam (19) while he was trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh.
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The Shillong Times reports on March 10 that Border Security Force (BSF) sleuths from Silbari, in South Garo Hills arrested one Lukman Islam (19) while he was trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh.
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March - 9 
The Shillong Times reports that Tripura Police sent a three member’s team to Aizawl in the morning of March 9 following a major arms haul by Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles on March 8 near Aizawl airport. Inspector General of Police (Control) Nepal D
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The Shillong Times reports that Tripura Police sent a three member’s team to Aizawl in the morning of March 9 following a major arms haul by Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles on March 8 near Aizawl airport. Inspector General of Police (Control) Nepal Das told media the initial investigation revealed that the arms were supposed to be transported to Tripura for some underground outfit. “Out of three detainees, two are the residents of Kanchanpur of Tripura and another is from Bangladesh, which promoted us to believe that the consignment is for the state,” Mr Das said, adding that Mizoram had become the corridor of arms carrying from Myanmar.
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March - 9 
The Telegraph reports that three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, including the “commander” of Khonsa town committee of the outfit and a United Liberation Council of Arunachal Pradesh cadre were arrested from Da
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The Telegraph reports that three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, including the “commander” of Khonsa town committee of the outfit and a United Liberation Council of Arunachal Pradesh cadre were arrested from Damdam village at Khonsa in Tirap District on March 9. Three pistols with ammunition, explosives, detonators and extortion notices were recovered from them.
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March - 9 
The Times of India reports that the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a southern Assam-based militant outfit, was disbanded on March 9. At the same time, Dilip Nunisa, the chief of the outfit, announced the formation of a new political party called Halali Pro
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The Times of India reports that the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a southern Assam-based militant outfit, was disbanded on March 9. At the same time, Dilip Nunisa, the chief of the outfit, announced the formation of a new political party called Halali Progressive Groups (HPG) at a home-coming ceremony in Haflong, the headquarters of Dima Hasao district. The DHD was officially disbanded during the day as part of a tripartite memorandum of settlement (MoS) between the Centre, the State Government and the surrendered DHD militants belonging to the Nunisa and Jewel Garlosa factions signed on October 8, 2012. It paved the way for creation of a territorial council for Dima Hasao District, which is yet to be implemented. According to the MoS, the DHD was supposed to dissolve itself within six months from the signing of the accord. Nunisa was spearheading an armed struggle for the creation of Dimaraji, a separate Dimasa State comprising Dimasa-inhabited areas of Assam and Nagaland, till his outfit signed a ceasefire agreement with the Centre on January 1, 2003. He said his new party will contest in the coming election to the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. He said the HPG will work for a peaceful, developed and progressive Dima Hasao.
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March - 9 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has asked the Kerala Government to closely observe the activities of four organizations whose activities allegedly reflect the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence, The Times of India report
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has asked the Kerala Government to closely observe the activities of four organizations whose activities allegedly reflect the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence, The Times of India reported on March 10. The organizations are Adivasi Vimochana Munnani, Janakiya Vimochana Munnani, Revolutionary Democratic Front and Revolutionary People's Front. The Centre has also alerted the State about the activities of some organizations that are campaigning on issues such as the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. A letter sent by the Centre to the State government says that the CPI-Maoist and all its formations and front organizations are included in the schedule of terrorist organizations under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967 (UAPA), but no legal action is being initiated against them due to the difficulty in gathering evidence to prove that a particular organization is a front organization of CPI-Maoist. As reported earlier, presence of five cadres, including a woman, of CPI-Maoist in Kanjirakolly and Chittari area of Kannur District was confirmed by top Police officials in the month of February.
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March - 9 
Three militants of Achik National Volunteers Council-Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) were killed on March 9, after an encounter between a team of Meghalaya Police and the rebels in Dobu Chitingbang village of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegrap
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Three militants of Achik National Volunteers Council-Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) were killed on March 9, after an encounter between a team of Meghalaya Police and the rebels in Dobu Chitingbang village of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased are yet to be identified but from the documents and arms recovered from the encounter site, it was ascertained that they belonged to the ANVC (B) outfit, Police added. The items which were recovered from the encounter site included a 9mm pistol, one 7.65mm pistol, three empty cases of 7.65mm rounds, one empty case of 9mm round, seven rounds of live 9mm ammunition, two live rounds of unknown calibre pistol bullets, three live rounds of 7.65mm calibre bullets, five empty cases of 7.62mm AK rifle ammunition, two mobile handsets, five SIM cards and other incriminating documents of ANVC (B).
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Two weeks after the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), called a bandh (shutdown strike) in Latehar and Palamu Districts to assert their presence in the area, the Maoists
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Two weeks after the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), called a bandh (shutdown strike) in Latehar and Palamu Districts to assert their presence in the area, the Maoists on March 9 set on fire the house of a PLFI ‘area commander’ Rahul Yadav in Manika in Latehar, reports The Hindu. Earlier in the day, Maoists had set ablaze the house of another PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Laxman Yadav in Paki in Palamu District. Police officials said the PLFI was trying to reorganise in the two adjoining Districts in west Jharkhand. “We had arrested PLFI cadres two years back. Their leader Ganesh Yadav got bail recently and they are trying to assert their presence in the area but they do not have any significant numbers in Latehar. Manika area adjoins Palamu where they have been active in the last few weeks,” said Latehar SP Kranti Kumar.
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Two women Maoists cadres were killed in a gun battle between with Greyhounds, in Bijapur District of Bastar region on March 9, reports The Times of India. Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Anti-Naxal operations) Ashok Singh, said a joint team
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Two women Maoists cadres were killed in a gun battle between with Greyhounds, in Bijapur District of Bastar region on March 9, reports The Times of India. Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Anti-Naxal operations) Ashok Singh, said a joint team of Greyhounds and Chhattisgarh Police were on a search in the forests close to Pamed on the inter-state border. Huge quantities of weapons and grenades were seized also from the spot.
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March - 9 
Hundreds of angry protesters turned into arsonists, attacking around 160 houses and 80 shops of Christians on March 9, just a day after allegations of blasphemy were leveled against a man in a predominantly Christian colony of the Badami Bagh area of
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Hundreds of angry protesters turned into arsonists, attacking around 160 houses and 80 shops of Christians on March 9, just a day after allegations of blasphemy were leveled against a man in a predominantly Christian colony of the Badami Bagh area of Lahore (Lahore District), the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Daily Times. The violence began on March 8, when a man accused a Christian, Sawan Masih, of committing blasphemy by making offensive comments about the Holy Prophet and defiling pages of the holy Quran. Several Policemen, including Police officials were injuried when the angry mob pelted stones on them during a clash. The Saint Joseph Colony and its surrounding areas turned into a battlefield when angry protesters started torching the houses and shops.
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March - 9 
Police on March 9, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from south Halishahar in Chittagong for conspiring to unleash anarchy, reports bdnews24.com Sub-Inspector of the Patenga Police Station Kamrul Islam said that they arrested the yout
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Police on March 9, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from south Halishahar in Chittagong for conspiring to unleash anarchy, reports bdnews24.com Sub-Inspector of the Patenga Police Station Kamrul Islam said that they arrested the youths acting on a tip-off that they were holding a secret meeting to unleash subversive activities and anarchy.
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March - 9 
The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration on March 9 said that Sri Lanka will conduct a census on people died and injured during the civil war with the LTTE and the Marxist insurrection in the 80's. The Ministry of Public Administration
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The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration on March 9 said that Sri Lanka will conduct a census on people died and injured during the civil war with the LTTE and the Marxist insurrection in the 80's. The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs in collaboration with the Census and Statistics Department will carry out the census. The census will cover the period of the terrorist war since 1983 including the unrest prevailed in the country in 1983 and the insurrection of the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna in the years of 1988 and 89. There is no data relating to the people dead and injured due to the atrocities committed by the two groups during these periods. The Ministry plans to complete the census before the end of this year.
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March - 10 
A combined team of Thoubal commandos along with Pallel Police arrested three persons including a captain of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) along with drugs on March 10 from Pallel bazaar area in Chandel District. The
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A combined team of Thoubal commandos along with Pallel Police arrested three persons including a captain of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) along with drugs on March 10 from Pallel bazaar area in Chandel District. The three arrested persons are identified as P R Shamsung Chothe (38), Wahengbam Deepak (38) and Yumnam Suresh Singh (27). According to a Police source, PR Shamsung Chothe is reportedly a captain of the NSCN–IM.
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March - 10 
A day after the Police shot dead three cadres of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) for their involvement in extortion on March 9, the militant outfit, on March 10, denied the Police claim that they were extorting money. I
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A day after the Police shot dead three cadres of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) for their involvement in extortion on March 9, the militant outfit, on March 10, denied the Police claim that they were extorting money. In a statement, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said that foul play has begun as the election is over. Marak stated that the outfit had signed the draft agreement to bring peace to the people, but the moment elected politicians have taken over, the killings have started again. “My cadres were not extorting but were mobilizing the villagers about the draft agreement and they were shot by suspected unknown attackers even though police have claimed the attack,” the statement added. Claiming ‘foul play’ in the incident, the ANVC-B leader stated that the act will create differences among the cadres as the slain cadres were teenagers. “We have come overground for peace and not to be hunted down,” the statement added.
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A total of 1,989 people have died in violence by militants and miscreants in the present Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) areas since the movement for a separate State of Bodoland in 1987, reports The Assam Tribune on March 11. Further
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A total of 1,989 people have died in violence by militants and miscreants in the present Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) areas since the movement for a separate State of Bodoland in 1987, reports The Assam Tribune on March 11. Further, only one accused out of the 426 has so far been punished. The trial of 49 cases has been completed, resulting in the acquittal of 48 and the rest of the cases are pending. In addition, 198 of the total 416 cases pending against the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) had been withdrawn as on January 2012. Of the remaining 218 cases, petition has been filed for withdrawal of 209 cases following recommendation by the screening committees of the districts concerned. Six cases are under consideration of the screening committees and three are under investigation. The next of kin of those killed in violence during 1987 to June 22, 2004 have been paid compensation of INR 100,000, and for those killed after June 22, 2004, an amount of INR 300,000 has been paid to the next of kin. A total of INR 19.80 crore has been spent in the compensation since 2007-08 till date. This was revealed in a written reply by Forest Minister Rockybul Husain (on behalf of the Home Minister) to a question by HB Ahmed of All India Democratic Front (AIUDF) in the State Assembly on March 11.
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Accusing the State Government of totally failing in updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on March 10, demanded that both the State Government and the Centre take urgent initiative to implement the As
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Accusing the State Government of totally failing in updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on March 10, demanded that both the State Government and the Centre take urgent initiative to implement the Assam Accord in its letter and spirit, reports The Assam Tribune. The AASU will resort to a Statewide 30-hour fast from 6 am on March 19 at every District headquarters where a 30-member body of the AASU would take part. “Unless the Assam Accord is implemented in its entirety, the future of the indigenous people is bleak in the face of large-scale cross-border infiltration from Bangladesh. Both Delhi and Dispur have so far displayed a cavalier attitude over a matter of utmost significance for Assam and its people. The Congress Government in the State, in particular, has been exposing its love for the Bangladeshi infiltrators all these years,” AASU president Sankar Prasad Ray, general secretary Tapan Gogoi and adviser Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya said in a statement.
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March - 10 
Around 30 persons in total were arrested from Seelu, Sopore, Palhalan, Pattan, and Tangmarg areas in Baramulla District, Handwara, Lalpora, and Lolab localities of Kupwara District and Khudwani and Qaimouh of District Kulgam on charges of stone pelti
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Around 30 persons in total were arrested from Seelu, Sopore, Palhalan, Pattan, and Tangmarg areas in Baramulla District, Handwara, Lalpora, and Lolab localities of Kupwara District and Khudwani and Qaimouh of District Kulgam on charges of stone pelting.
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March - 10 
Barring a few areas in Baramulla and Kupwara Districts, life returned to normalcy in most parts of the Kashmir valley on March 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew like restrictions remained in effect in Baramulla Seelu, Sangrama, Palhalan, Pattan and
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Barring a few areas in Baramulla and Kupwara Districts, life returned to normalcy in most parts of the Kashmir valley on March 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew like restrictions remained in effect in Baramulla Seelu, Sangrama, Palhalan, Pattan and Sopore towns of Baramulla District and Lalpora and Lolab in Kupwara District. Sporadic incidents of stone pelting and clashes between Security Forces (SF) and protesters were reported. However no one was reportedly injured.
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March - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik was put under house arrest at his residence on March 10, reports Greater Kashmir. Malik returned to India after spending one and half month in Pakistan. He warned of more ferocio
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik was put under house arrest at his residence on March 10, reports Greater Kashmir. Malik returned to India after spending one and half month in Pakistan. He warned of more ferocious armed rebellion as Kashmiri youth are being atrociously persecuted.
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March - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that State’s new Home Minister G Kaito Aye, on March 10, said he would explore all the possible means that the Naga people come together so as to find logical solution to the longstanding Naga political problem. The senior Minist
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Kanglaonline reports that State’s new Home Minister G Kaito Aye, on March 10, said he would explore all the possible means that the Naga people come together so as to find logical solution to the longstanding Naga political problem. The senior Minister said the political negotiations between the Government of India and the Naga underground people had already reached a very decisive phase. “My priority is to see that an atmosphere conducive for the peace process is created, so that the process continues without being disturbed,” he asserted appealing to all sections of the people to extend their sincere cooperation towards this. Kaito made an appeal to all the militant people coming from outside the State to vacate the State particularly the Dimapur areas for the larger interest of the Naga people in particular and the people in the region in general. “In this manner, I hope the peace process that has been going on over a decade does not falter,” the Home Minister said. Appreciating the State Police for maintaining excellent law and order in the State, the Home Minister said he would be calling a meeting for the State Police from Commandant and above soon to review the overall situation in the State.
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March - 10 
Security Forces (SF) neutralized a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation on March 10 at Russowali Nullah area near Saldhar locality of Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Th
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Security Forces (SF) neutralized a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation on March 10 at Russowali Nullah area near Saldhar locality of Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 66 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and 61 rounds, one Chinese anti-personnel mine, five assorted grenades, three UBGL grenades, 93 Pika rounds and some other items. No arrests were made in this connection.
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March - 10 
The audio recording of May 1994, discloses conversation between Syed Arif (Pakistan smuggler and Inter-Services Intelligence- ISI agent), Taufiq Jallianwala (Pakistan smuggler-ISI agent) and Yakub Memon (Bombay resident, currently in jail after surre
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The audio recording of May 1994, discloses conversation between Syed Arif (Pakistan smuggler and Inter-Services Intelligence- ISI agent), Taufiq Jallianwala (Pakistan smuggler-ISI agent) and Yakub Memon (Bombay resident, currently in jail after surrendering in 1994), reports newsbullet.in on March 11. The trio discuss about how to shelter India’s most wanted Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan and how they helped him and his family change their identities in Pakistan. The tape also unravels the hidden truth of how Dawood went to Mecca (Saudi Arabia) on March 12, 1993 (day of Bombay bomb blasts). The recording is with Indian security agencies.
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March - 10 
The BSF Patrolling party of South Garo Hills District arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants, while they were exfiltrating from India to Bangladesh.
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The BSF Patrolling party of South Garo Hills District arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants, while they were exfiltrating from India to Bangladesh.
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March - 10 
The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press statement that its central committee has decided in a meeting that the outfit’s district committee will be expanded to the regional level, reports Kanglaonline. It continued that the par
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The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press statement that its central committee has decided in a meeting that the outfit’s district committee will be expanded to the regional level, reports Kanglaonline. It continued that the party’s administration will be under four regions with a central committee member with the regional committee being in charge of the region. It has further identified Nongpok-Nganba Meitei as Region 1 bureau in-charge; Machang Meitei as Region 2 bureau in-charge; Leitemba Meitei as region 3 bureau in-charge and Chumthang Meitei as region 4 bureau in-charge.
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March - 10 
The newly formed coordination committee Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (MMM) announced a fresh protest calendar, calling a general shutdown and ‘civil curfew’ on March 13, reports Kashmir Times. MMM spokesman added, “There would be no strike on Thursd
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The newly formed coordination committee Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (MMM) announced a fresh protest calendar, calling a general shutdown and ‘civil curfew’ on March 13, reports Kashmir Times. MMM spokesman added, “There would be no strike on Thursday. On Friday, the local Imams (prayer leaders) of mosques across Kashmir should lead the protests soon after congregational Friday prayers”.
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March - 10 
Two persons, identified as Rafi Ahmed and Nizamuddin, were arrested on March 10 from Madiaon locality in Lucknow city (Lucknow District) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value INR 16,000, reports The Indian Express. Police said th
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Two persons, identified as Rafi Ahmed and Nizamuddin, were arrested on March 10 from Madiaon locality in Lucknow city (Lucknow District) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value INR 16,000, reports The Indian Express. Police said that the FICN seized was in the denomination of INR 500.
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March - 10 
A person, identified as Muhammad Mushtaq (34), was killed near Hill Park area within the limits of Mehmodabad Police Station.
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A person, identified as Muhammad Mushtaq (34), was killed near Hill Park area within the limits of Mehmodabad Police Station.
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March - 10 
A ten-year-old boy was killed and another was injured in a blast at the Asrafkhel link road in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. During the site inspection, another bomb that was planted near the blast site was recovered and was
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A ten-year-old boy was killed and another was injured in a blast at the Asrafkhel link road in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. During the site inspection, another bomb that was planted near the blast site was recovered and was disposed off by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), sources said. A massive search operation was launched in the area and twenty suspected tribesmen were arrested and sent to the cantonment for interrogation, according to sources.
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March - 10 
A US drone strike on March 10, killed two suspected militants in Degan village of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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A US drone strike on March 10, killed two suspected militants in Degan village of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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March - 10 
At least people were killed and 30 others injured in a remote-controlled blast inside Jamia Hanfia Chishtia Mosque in Meena Bazaar of Peshawar, Provincial Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 10, reports Daily Times. The bomb was planted just
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At least people were killed and 30 others injured in a remote-controlled blast inside Jamia Hanfia Chishtia Mosque in Meena Bazaar of Peshawar, Provincial Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 10, reports Daily Times. The bomb was planted just near the mehrab (space for the prayer leader), and the explosion took place right when Zuhr (prayer performed at noon) prayers were being offered, SP Imran Shahid told reporters. Bomb Disposal Squad Chief Shafqat Malik said three to four kilogrammes of explosives were used in the device. Ruling out the chances of it being a suicide attack, he said a remote control was used to trigger the explosives.
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March - 10 
Hundreds of Christians protesting the burning of their homes by a Muslim mob over alleged blasphemous remarks made against the Islam's Prophet Muhammad clashed with Police on March 10 in eastern and southern Pakistan, reports Times of India. Around 1
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Hundreds of Christians protesting the burning of their homes by a Muslim mob over alleged blasphemous remarks made against the Islam's Prophet Muhammad clashed with Police on March 10 in eastern and southern Pakistan, reports Times of India. Around 150 people arrested for setting dozens of Christian houses on fire in Lahore (Lahore District), the provincial capital of Punjab after a non-Muslim was accused of making offensive comments about the prophet, Police said. Christians across the country rallied against the incident, but the main demonstrations were in Lahore, the southern port city of Karachi, the capital, Islamabad, and the adjoining city of Rawalpindi. The Christian demonstrators blocked a main highway in Lahore and Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters who demanded assistance from the Government, said Police official Malik Awais. He said the protesters damaged several vehicles, uprooted a fence along the road and burned an electricity generator. Seven Policemen were injured when the protesters pelted them with stones, he added. The Police, who used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd, arrested six protesters.
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March - 10 
Two dead bodies were found from bushes near Steel town within the jurisdiction of Steel town Police Station. The victims were identified as Abdul Rehman (40) and Zahid Hussain (35).
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Two dead bodies were found from bushes near Steel town within the jurisdiction of Steel town Police Station. The victims were identified as Abdul Rehman (40) and Zahid Hussain (35).
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March - 10 
Two dead bodies were found from Manghopir area within the limits of Manghopir Police Station. The victims were identified as Omer Daraz and Kashif.
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Two dead bodies were found from Manghopir area within the limits of Manghopir Police Station. The victims were identified as Omer Daraz and Kashif.
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March - 10 
Two persons were injured when a pickup truck was targeted with an explosive device planted by unidentified militants on roadside near Parao Chinar in lower Kurram Agency, reports The News. The injured were identified as Afzal Hanan and Mir Khan. No g
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Two persons were injured when a pickup truck was targeted with an explosive device planted by unidentified militants on roadside near Parao Chinar in lower Kurram Agency, reports The News. The injured were identified as Afzal Hanan and Mir Khan. No group claimed responsibility for the incident so far.
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March - 10 
The four major political parties Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front - are to meet on March 11 (today) to dwell on the ranks for Ma
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The four major political parties Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front - are to meet on March 11 (today) to dwell on the ranks for Maoist combatants after their integration into the Nepal Army and the draft of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), reports Nepal News on March 11. The meeting also aims to settle their differences on remaining issues on removing constitutional and legal bottlenecks for installing an election government headed by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi.
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March - 10 
A Policeman died and at least three other Policemen were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists opened fire to snatch away one of their party men who had been arrested by the Police in Khulna in wee hours of March 10
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A Policeman died and at least three other Policemen were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists opened fire to snatch away one of their party men who had been arrested by the Police in Khulna in wee hours of March 10, reports bdnews24.com. A team of up to 12 Policemen arrested a JeI activist ‘Bonny’ over a strike-related case in Khulna during a raid conducted in Golkhali of Kaira’s South Bedkashi around 1:00am, Kaira Police Station Officer-in-Charge Fazlur Rahman said. “Soon Jamaat-Shibir activists launched a surprise attack on the Policemen and fired on them to snatch Bonny away, " he said. Four Policemen were injured in the firing. One of them died later.
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March - 10 
In Bagha sub-district of Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS activists assaulted Police officials on a drive to arrest Bagha Municipality JeI chief Nuhu Sarker and activist Nazrul Islam in a case filed over an earlier attack on Police. “At one stage of the at
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In Bagha sub-district of Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS activists assaulted Police officials on a drive to arrest Bagha Municipality JeI chief Nuhu Sarker and activist Nazrul Islam in a case filed over an earlier attack on Police. “At one stage of the attack, they snatched one pistol and the two arrestees,” sources said. Five constables were injured in the attack.
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March - 10 
International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on March 10 released JeI leader Selim Uddin upon BTK 100,000 bail and assurances of two of his counsels. Selim, along with two other JeI leaders, including a Member of Parliament, had been summoned by the court
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International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on March 10 released JeI leader Selim Uddin upon BTK 100,000 bail and assurances of two of his counsels. Selim, along with two other JeI leaders, including a Member of Parliament, had been summoned by the court to explain their comments about the war crimes trials. The tribunal decided to release Selim Uddin on bail and fixed March 21 for his hearing. Selim Uddin’s physical appearance was also dispensed with. The court ordered that Selim be set free if there are no other charges against him. The JeI leader, however, is currently in a 10-day remand, implicated in two other criminal cases.
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March - 10 
Police arrested an ICS leader from Modan sub-District of Netrakona District on March 10, reports The Independent. The arrestee was identified as Mizanur Rahman, president of ICS Modan unit in the District. Police said a team of police raided Modan Ba
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Police arrested an ICS leader from Modan sub-District of Netrakona District on March 10, reports The Independent. The arrestee was identified as Mizanur Rahman, president of ICS Modan unit in the District. Police said a team of police raided Modan Bazar and arrested him on charge of his alleged involvement in planning for doing subversive activities there.
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March - 11 
A bomb weighing one kilogram was recovered from a public bus at Bongaigaon bus stand near Lower Assam Hospital and Research Centre in Bongaigaon District. No one has been arrested yet in this connection and investigation is on. The bomb was defused l
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A bomb weighing one kilogram was recovered from a public bus at Bongaigaon bus stand near Lower Assam Hospital and Research Centre in Bongaigaon District. No one has been arrested yet in this connection and investigation is on. The bomb was defused later.
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March - 11 
About 200 militants active in the State have surrendered before the Government and many others will follow suit in the next three months, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on March 11. One hundred and ninety-seven cadres of United Revolutio
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About 200 militants active in the State have surrendered before the Government and many others will follow suit in the next three months, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on March 11. One hundred and ninety-seven cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and two factions of KYKL laid down their arms on February 13. The result is a part of a major initiative being taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of Manipur to rehabilitate militants fighting against the State, UHM, Shinde said. The URF, comprising various factions of KCP and its military wing, Manipur Army (MA) have agreed to the surrender of its cadres within the next three months, Shinde told reporters here during a monthly press conference. About 80 cadres of two factions of KYKL— Athouba and Achouba— will surrender over a period of three months, UHM, Shinde said.
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March - 11 
All Assam Adivasi Students Association of Assam (AASAA)-Karbi Anglong has accused Joy Ram Engleng led Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) of extending “passive” support to certain persons of “doubtful motive” in grabbing land belonging to Adivas
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All Assam Adivasi Students Association of Assam (AASAA)-Karbi Anglong has accused Joy Ram Engleng led Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) of extending “passive” support to certain persons of “doubtful motive” in grabbing land belonging to Adivasi community in various places of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post on March 12. In a release, president of AASAA, Anil Toppo held KAAC responsible for allowing Sanjit Timung and Dilip Kramsa both ex-cadres of United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) of evicting hundreds of Adivasi people from Hotokajan and Lahorijan tea estate model village, Khatkati block-2 at gun point and occupying 200 bighas of land recently.
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March - 11 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on March 11, said a three tier coastal security ring all along Indian coast is provided by Marine Police, Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy, reports Pres
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on March 11, said a three tier coastal security ring all along Indian coast is provided by Marine Police, Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy, reports Press Information Bureau. Government has initiated several measures to strengthen Coastal Security, which include improving surveillance mechanism and enhanced patrolling by following an integrated approach. Joint operational exercises are conducted on regular basis among Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Customs and others for security of coastal areas including island territories. The intelligence mechanism has also been streamlined through the creation of Joint Operation Centers and multi-agency coordination mechanism. Installation of radars covering the country's entire coastline and islands is also an essential part of this process. Coast Guard Stations along the coastline are set up considering the threat perception, vulnerability analysis and presence of other stations in the vicinity. At present 40 Coast Guard Stations along the coastline including 8 stations in Gujarat are functional.
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March - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad, while warning of stern action against the stone-pelters, said that the recent protests in certain parts of the valley were being sponsored from across the border, reported Greater Kashmir on March 12. H
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Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad, while warning of stern action against the stone-pelters, said that the recent protests in certain parts of the valley were being sponsored from across the border, reported Greater Kashmir on March 12. He said, “We don’t deny the fact that every individual has the right to peaceful protests in a democracy, but that does not mean we should allow anybody to violate the constitutional rights and create law and order problems.” Prasad further added, “We have a very promising tourist season ahead. More than 30 flights shall be operating daily from Srinagar Airport next week onwards. Our schools have reopened and it is time to allow our children their schooling.”
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March - 11 
Four militants of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) have reportedly surrendered to Police. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘Corporal’ RK Ibungo alias Bishorjit (23), ‘Lance Corporal’ Ningthoujam Thoiba alias Gopen (25), Lance Corporal’,
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Four militants of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) have reportedly surrendered to Police. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘Corporal’ RK Ibungo alias Bishorjit (23), ‘Lance Corporal’ Ningthoujam Thoiba alias Gopen (25), Lance Corporal’, Akoijam Jiten alias Ningjaba (27) and ‘Sergeant’ Akoijam Basanta alias Fighter (38). According to a source, the four KYKL cadres are being housed at Moreh after they crossed into India (Manipur) from Myanmar a few days back under an arrangement made by Imphal East District Police.
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March - 11 
In a major crackdown launched against stone pelters to prevent summer unrest similar to that of 2010, Police have arrested a total of 338 persons on charges of pelting stones since the February 9, 2013, execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convic
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In a major crackdown launched against stone pelters to prevent summer unrest similar to that of 2010, Police have arrested a total of 338 persons on charges of pelting stones since the February 9, 2013, execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, reports Daily Excelsior. Out of these 242 have been released on bail and 96 are in police and judicial custody. A total of 73 protesters were arrested, out of which 52 have been bailed out while 21 are in custody, from Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Awantipora and Anantnag Districts while from Baramulla, Kupwara, Handwara and Bandipora districts 158 persons were detained out of which 130 persons have been released only 28 are in custody. A senior Police officer, expressing concern about the recent stone pelting incidents in the areas that were not affected by 2010 unrest, said that one of the major concerns is that large number of tourist vehicles were damaged and tourists beaten up by stone pelters in Narbal and Mazhama (in Badgam District) and Kunzar areas (Baramulla District) along the Srinagar (Srinagar District) - Gulmarg (Baramulla District) road.
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March - 11 
In a written reply to a question in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Legislative Assembly on March 11 the government said that 3974 Kashmiri militants are still living in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior. 241 ex-militants
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In a written reply to a question in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Legislative Assembly on March 11 the government said that 3974 Kashmiri militants are still living in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior. 241 ex-militants have returned but none through the identified routes under the policy and procedure for return of ex-militants notified by the State Government Vide Order No. Home-1376(ISA) of 2010 dated November 23, 2010, which means that the benefits under the Return and Rehabilitation Policy of the Government cannot be extended to these ex-militants. As reported earlier, four routes prescribed under the Policy included Rawlakote (PoK)-Poonch (Poonch District) in Jammu region, Muzaffarabad (Muzaffarabad District in PoK)-Uri (Baramulla District) in Kashmir region, Wagah border in Amritsar District and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi (South West Delhi District). The government further said that a total of 1089 applications were received on behalf of the ex-militants, willing to return under the aforementioned policy out of which 191 have been recommended. The rest of the applications are being scrutinized and verified.
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March - 11 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 11 approached the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate seeking permission to conduct a test identification parade of alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Mohammed Manzar Imam through two
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 11 approached the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate seeking permission to conduct a test identification parade of alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Mohammed Manzar Imam through two witnesses in the Wagamon (Idukki District, Kerala) SIMI secret camp case (2007), reports Indian Express. The NIA also placed a request to record Imam’s statement before the Magistrate Court under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
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March - 11 
Police arrested three persons involved in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from the railway station at Olavakode in Palakkad (Palakkad District), Indian Express reports on March 12. The Police seized FICN worth INR 49,000 and a car from them.
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Police arrested three persons involved in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from the railway station at Olavakode in Palakkad (Palakkad District), Indian Express reports on March 12. The Police seized FICN worth INR 49,000 and a car from them.
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March - 11 
Police on March 11, arrested three persons involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and recovered FICN worth INR 55,000 at Kahnuwan Chowk, Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District), according to punjabnewsline.com. 110 FICN each of 500 denom
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Police on March 11, arrested three persons involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and recovered FICN worth INR 55,000 at Kahnuwan Chowk, Gurdaspur (Gurdaspur District), according to punjabnewsline.com. 110 FICN each of 500 denomination were recovered from the possession of Lakhwinder Singh (INR 20,000), from the possession of Sandeep Singh (INR 20000) and from the possession of a lady Krishna Sehgar (INR 15,000). They were booked under sections 498-ABC/420 of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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March - 11 
Riyaz Ahmad Khanday (24), who was injured in an attack by a group of ‘protesters’ throwing stones on vehicles on March 8, succumbed to his injuries in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in the night of March 11, reports The Hindu.
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Riyaz Ahmad Khanday (24), who was injured in an attack by a group of ‘protesters’ throwing stones on vehicles on March 8, succumbed to his injuries in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in the night of March 11, reports The Hindu.
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March - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants, Bhimsen Kerketa and John Basbech, from Gholapani near Uarimghat along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District on March 11, reports The Telegraph. The du
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants, Bhimsen Kerketa and John Basbech, from Gholapani near Uarimghat along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District on March 11, reports The Telegraph. The duo was involved in the killing of a teacher Jimmy Brown Buragohain, his wife and daughter in the same District in December 18, 2012. AANLA had demanded money from the teacher a few months before the incident and Buragohain had not heeded to the outfit’s demand. AANLA is under a formal ceasefire agreement with the Government since July 24, 2012.
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March - 11 
Senior Indian intelligence officials say that Pakistan-based operatives exported Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 25 billion into India in 2012 alone to fund terror and illegal activities, Hindustan Times reported on March 12. FICN bein
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Senior Indian intelligence officials say that Pakistan-based operatives exported Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 25 billion into India in 2012 alone to fund terror and illegal activities, Hindustan Times reported on March 12. FICN being pumped into the country from Pakistan via the Bangladesh and Nepal routes has been steadily climbing over the past few years. Authorities estimate INR 16 billion worth of FICN was brought into India in 2010, a figure that rose to INR 20 billion in 2011. Though some of this was intercepted, it is only a small fraction of the total. In 2010 and 2011 respectively, INR 300 million and INR 450 million worth of counterfeit rupees were recovered. It is believed that the Pakistani military's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) is behind about 10 per cent of the counterfeit currency pushed into India and uses it to finance subversive activities against India. A large number of non-governmental organisations in Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are being investigated by Indian authorities. And there is growing evidence linking the FICN racket in South Asia with Pakistan-based terror groups and crime lords.
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March - 11 
Separately, strongly refuting to the allegation hurled at him by Kuki National Organisation/Kuki National Army (KNO/KNA) that the militant outfit KPLF was formed by him and that the latter outfit was responsible for the bomb attack at the residence o
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Separately, strongly refuting to the allegation hurled at him by Kuki National Organisation/Kuki National Army (KNO/KNA) that the militant outfit KPLF was formed by him and that the latter outfit was responsible for the bomb attack at the residence of Sesei Zou, chairman of ADC of Chandel District in the border town Moreh on March 11, Lalpu Mate said he is now leading a normal life and has no link with any militant organisation.
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March - 11 
SFs arrested an illegal Bangladeshi migrant, identified as Ghulam Mustafa (45), from the char area of Khagrachar under Sukhchar Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 298,000
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SFs arrested an illegal Bangladeshi migrant, identified as Ghulam Mustafa (45), from the char area of Khagrachar under Sukhchar Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 298,000, in the denominations of INR 1000 and INR 500 from his possession.
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March - 11 
Sources from the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 11 said that it is not clear now when the next round of talks, which was earlier billed as the `may-be the last round of talks`, will happen, reports Kanglaonli
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Sources from the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 11 said that it is not clear now when the next round of talks, which was earlier billed as the `may-be the last round of talks`, will happen, reports Kanglaonline. This comes after months of speculations on the early settlement of the Naga political problem before the Nagaland assembly elections. Earlier, Rh Raising, Executive member of the Steering Committee of the NSCN-IM, which is the highest decision making body, had stated on March 5 that the Constitution of India has been the road-block to the Indo-Naga political solution. “Dictated accord or peace is no solution but it is a time bomb. Imposition of one’s will upon the other is the philosophy of tyrants and imperialists,” added the senior NSCN-IM leader.
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March - 11 
The ‘military head’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), Pradip Majhi alias Govind (27), was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Gajapati District, early on March 11, reports The T
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The ‘military head’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), Pradip Majhi alias Govind (27), was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Gajapati District, early on March 11, reports The Times of India. Police said they had seized a bag, biscuit packets, condoms, medicines, SBML rifle, two loaded magazines and a foreign-made 9 mm pistol, besides revolutionary literature from the encounter site. Pradip of Karandapada in Gudari area of Rayagada District, a close associate of OMP chief Sabyasachi Panda, was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of two Italian tourists in 2012. More than 40 cases were pending against him. He was expelled from the CPI-Maoist following Panda's allegations against the top leadership of the banned outfit. Odisha Police have gunned down the close associate of chief, Sabyasachi Panda,
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has demanded an inquiry into the recent killing of three of its cadres by Police for allegedly running an extortion racket, reports The Shillong Times on March 12. In a statement iss
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has demanded an inquiry into the recent killing of three of its cadres by Police for allegedly running an extortion racket, reports The Shillong Times on March 12. In a statement issued in Shillong in East Khasi hills District on March 11, ANVC-B said, “There should be an inquiry to this killing as the slain cadres were not caught in an act but were shot while they were cooking meal in a village.”The ANVC-B has already denied allegations that its cadres were involved in any extortion racket as claimed by the police. Crying foul, the militant outfit alleged that the encounter on March 9 was cold murder committed to create a rift in the leadership and hamper the process of its cadres joining the mainstream.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Suresh Tamu, of Bade Kameli village in Dantewada District, on March 11, reports niticen
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), identified as Suresh Tamu, of Bade Kameli village in Dantewada District, on March 11, reports niticentral.com. Initially the Maoists ‘detained’ him and later his body was found in the nearby forest area.
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The Kuki National Organisation/ Kuki National Army (KNO/KNA) on March 12 accused a outfit named KPLF of launching a grenade attack on March 11 at the residence of Chandel ADC Chairman. T Stephen, Under Secretary, information and publicity wing’ of KN
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The Kuki National Organisation/ Kuki National Army (KNO/KNA) on March 12 accused a outfit named KPLF of launching a grenade attack on March 11 at the residence of Chandel ADC Chairman. T Stephen, Under Secretary, information and publicity wing’ of KNO/KNA added that as Moreh is the tactical headquarters of KNO/KNA and thus assault of any nature in the border township is taken as directed against their organization.
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The State Government, under its amnesty scheme, has released 1,811 persons, mainly youth, involved in cases of stone-pelting in during 2010 summer unrest. However, amnesty would not be extended to those involved in arson and damage to public property
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The State Government, under its amnesty scheme, has released 1,811 persons, mainly youth, involved in cases of stone-pelting in during 2010 summer unrest. However, amnesty would not be extended to those involved in arson and damage to public property during the period, reports Kashmir Times.
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The State home department has informed the legislature that it spent INR 2.5 million as payment to informants while another one million has been spent on deporting illegal foreigners to their home country, reports The Times of India on March 12. In i
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The State home department has informed the legislature that it spent INR 2.5 million as payment to informants while another one million has been spent on deporting illegal foreigners to their home country, reports The Times of India on March 12. In its supplementary demand, it has sought INR 2.91 billion for construction of 10 fortified Police Stations in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]affected areas, besides capital outlay for road transport. It has sought another INR 870 million for various administrative expenses. The Home department said the provision of INR 2.5 million for arms and ammunition, petrol, motor vehicles etc was insufficient and it has withdrawn an additional INR 380 million for the purpose. It has also sought an additional provision of INR 170 million
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA), Sushilkumar Shinde on March 11 ruled out handing over the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, 2013, to his family members, Reports The Times of India
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA), Sushilkumar Shinde on March 11 ruled out handing over the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, 2013, to his family members, Reports The Times of India. He said, "The body has been buried according to the jail manual and there was no way it could be handed over", however, he reiterated that family member would be allowed to pray at his grave in the Tihar Jail complex.
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Two persons were injured in a bomb blast at a weekly market in Doiangmukh weekly market in Kheroni area of Karbi Anglong District on March 11 morning, reports The Times of India. Police have detained 15 persons for interrogation in connection with t
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Two persons were injured in a bomb blast at a weekly market in Doiangmukh weekly market in Kheroni area of Karbi Anglong District on March 11 morning, reports The Times of India. Police have detained 15 persons for interrogation in connection with the blast and confirmed it as the handiwork of militants.
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Unidentified militants on March 11 exploded a hand grenade, at the residence of Chandel Autonomous council (ADC) ‘Chairman; Lhunkhosei Zou, located in Moreh Ward No III of Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. The brother-in-law of the Chairm
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Unidentified militants on March 11 exploded a hand grenade, at the residence of Chandel Autonomous council (ADC) ‘Chairman; Lhunkhosei Zou, located in Moreh Ward No III of Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. The brother-in-law of the Chairman, Dounglenzou (50), was injured in the attack. It is suspected that the attack might have been carried out by a Kuki militant group in connection with a monetary demand of INR 150,000.
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At least 31 suspects, including alleged members of a banned outfit involved in Landhi bomb blast (March 11), have been arrested during separate targeted operations and raids carried out by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) in different areas of the Kara
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At least 31 suspects, including alleged members of a banned outfit involved in Landhi bomb blast (March 11), have been arrested during separate targeted operations and raids carried out by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) in different areas of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. Rangers’ sources said that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were also included among those arrested.
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At least five persons were abducted at gunpoint from Turbat town of Kech District on March 11, reports Dawn. The victims were identified as Shah Mohammad, Shahzeb, Mohammad Ibrahim, Mohammad Aslam and Mohibullah.
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At least five persons were abducted at gunpoint from Turbat town of Kech District on March 11, reports Dawn. The victims were identified as Shah Mohammad, Shahzeb, Mohammad Ibrahim, Mohammad Aslam and Mohibullah.
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At least three soldiers, including an officer, were killed in a roadside blast in Dogar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 11, reports The News. Captain Abbas, Lance Naik Rizwan and a soldier Waseem died and
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At least three soldiers, including an officer, were killed in a roadside blast in Dogar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 11, reports The News. Captain Abbas, Lance Naik Rizwan and a soldier Waseem died and two other soldiers, Qayyum and Omar, were injured in the blast.
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The ‘chief’ operational commander of the al Qaeda linked Punjabi Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Asmatullah Muawiya has warned that India is set to become a major target of terrorist attacks once again, especially after the Allied Forces withdraw f
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The ‘chief’ operational commander of the al Qaeda linked Punjabi Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Asmatullah Muawiya has warned that India is set to become a major target of terrorist attacks once again, especially after the Allied Forces withdraw from Afghanistan on March 11, reports Kashmir Watch. Muawiya’s statement has been released on an al-Qaeda and TTP-linked jehadi website - Jamia Hafsa Urdu Forum – in which he has also praised two terrorists – Ajmal Kasab of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Afzal Guru of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) who had been sent to the gallows in recent months by the Indian Government for their roles in the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack and the December 12, 2001 fidayeen attack on the Indian Parliament in Delhi. Muawiya’s latest threat of terrorist attacks in India comes two months after he made a conditional ceasefire offer to the Pakistan Government which envisaged an end to Islamabad’s participation in the Afghanistan war and the reshaping of the Constitution and foreign policy according to the Quran and Sunnah. The ceasefire offer was made through a letter which was later endorsed by the TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan, saying it had the full backing of the TTP leadership.
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Judge Irfan Saeed on March 11, granted four-day physical remand of 14 nominated accused involved in the Joseph Colony arson attack, reports The News.
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Judge Irfan Saeed on March 11, granted four-day physical remand of 14 nominated accused involved in the Joseph Colony arson attack, reports The News.
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The Punjab Home Department directed the District Police Chiefs to launch a crackdown on banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), on March 11, reports Dawn. Besides, they have been asked to trace those terror suspects who had been on Government’s watch
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The Punjab Home Department directed the District Police Chiefs to launch a crackdown on banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), on March 11, reports Dawn. Besides, they have been asked to trace those terror suspects who had been on Government’s watch list. A senior Police officer on condition of anonymity confirmed that the Police was gearing up to launch the crackdown within next 24 hours. The Police also plan to arrest its main leaders who were accused of delivering hate speeches to stir up sectarianism.
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The same court sent 21 accused, involved in the same attack, on judicial remand for their identification parade.
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The same court sent 21 accused, involved in the same attack, on judicial remand for their identification parade.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 11, warned the Government of a severe backlash if it continues making claims of having broken the back of the militants in operations in different parts of the countries northwest, reports The Times of In
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 11, warned the Government of a severe backlash if it continues making claims of having broken the back of the militants in operations in different parts of the countries northwest, reports The Times of India. A statement issued by the TTP made a veiled reference to Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik's remarks that the Government had the militants in a corner thanks to its counter-terrorism strategy and rejected demands for a ceasefire ahead of any peace talks. Malik also said that the people should unite to root out terrorism as Pakistan was moving towards "durable peace". The TTP said people calling on the militants to declare a ceasefire should seek an end to air strikes in Pakistan's tribal areas. "Have those asking us to take serious steps ever called for a halt to the bombing of tribal regions by the Pakistan Air Force and American drones," said the statement issued by TTP spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan. "We had offered peace talks in the national interest but secular elements did not like our serious offer and they have started making non-serious demands," Ihsan said. Certain elements were describing the Taliban's offer of talks as a sign of weakness, he said. "Such remarks can force us into making a fearsome response," he said. The TTP statement further called on the Government to act quickly on its offer for talks as time was running out. The militants have made several offers for talks to the Government but TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Meshud has made it clear that his fighters will not disarm. The Government has insisted that the militants should lay down arms and declare a truce before any talks.
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The three cadres of Hizb-ul-Tehreer (HuT) who were arrested by Sadiqabad Police two weeks ago while distributing hate material and sent to jail were released.
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The three cadres of Hizb-ul-Tehreer (HuT) who were arrested by Sadiqabad Police two weeks ago while distributing hate material and sent to jail were released.
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Two Persons, a father and son were killed, while a dozen were injured when a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Khurramabad, within Landhi Police Station of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on M
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Two Persons, a father and son were killed, while a dozen were injured when a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Khurramabad, within Landhi Police Station of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 11, reports Daily Times.
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At a meeting of the top leaders of the four major political parties on March 11, they have agreed to do away with amnesty provision in the draft of the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), reports Nepalnews.com. The NC and the CPN-UML
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At a meeting of the top leaders of the four major political parties on March 11, they have agreed to do away with amnesty provision in the draft of the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), reports Nepalnews.com. The NC and the CPN-UML were against the provision in the draft of the TRC ordinance to pardon those involved in human rights violations during the conflict. With the agreement, the TRC ordinance presented by the Government will be revised. "We have addressed the concerns of the human rights groups and the international community," Maoist vice chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha said after the meeting.
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37 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in Joypurhat and Jhenidah Districts on March 11, reports The Independent. In Joypurhat District, Police arrested 23 JeI-ICS cadres from different areas
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37 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested in Joypurhat and Jhenidah Districts on March 11, reports The Independent. In Joypurhat District, Police arrested 23 JeI-ICS cadres from different areas of the District. Police said they were arrested in connection with JeI-Police clash cases on March 3 and 4 during JeI hartal (general shut down). In Jhenidah District, Police arrested 14 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of murder of Constable Faruk Hossain. Police said that on March 3 JeI-ICS cadres attacked Police and hacked Faruk to death on the spot. 10 other Policemen also suffered injuries in the attack.
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Police arrested four JeI-ICS cadres from Chittagong District on March 11 for their involvement in arson, vandalism and attack on minority community after death sentence was handed down to JeI leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee on February 28, reports New
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Police arrested four JeI-ICS cadres from Chittagong District on March 11 for their involvement in arson, vandalism and attack on minority community after death sentence was handed down to JeI leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee on February 28, reports New Age. The arrested were Faruk (25), Kawsar (22), Harun (39) and Sirajul Haque (54).
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Minister of Investment Promotion Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena on March 11 said the groups supporting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who could not defeat Sri Lanka through war are now trying to attack the country by creating conflicts using inte
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Minister of Investment Promotion Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena on March 11 said the groups supporting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who could not defeat Sri Lanka through war are now trying to attack the country by creating conflicts using international forces. Addressing a public meeting in Colombo the Minister alleged that international forces envious of Sri Lanka's rapid development process are exerting pressure on Sri Lanka and hatching conspiracies to make a regime change in the country. "Despite all this, the Sri Lankan Government will not be shaken by such allegations and will instead continue with its policies for the country," the Minister said.
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A civilian driver, identified as Sukumar Das (32), was abducted by a group of suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit group of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur Distric
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A civilian driver, identified as Sukumar Das (32), was abducted by a group of suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit group of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on March 12, reports The Telegraph. The daring abduction took place even though the driver was accompanied by three army troopers of the intelligence department from the Army base in Misamari. According to sources, the three-member intelligence team along with the driver had gone in search of the hideout of NDFB-IKS militants in the foothills under Misamari Police Station.
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A group of 20-odd Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres razed the boundary wall of a school in Latehar District of Jharkhand when the students were attending their last period on March 12, apparently fearing that the building might be l
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A group of 20-odd Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres razed the boundary wall of a school in Latehar District of Jharkhand when the students were attending their last period on March 12, apparently fearing that the building might be later used as a camp by security personnel, reports The Telegraph. Commenting on the matter, Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP), Kranti G. Kumar said “No one turned up at the (Garu) Police Station to register a First Information Report (FIR). The matter came to the fore after the Police, who were informed by sources on Wednesday (March 13), visited the school yesterday to get details.”
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun fight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District, on March 12, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Police official said "Special Task Force trooper Angad
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun fight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District, on March 12, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Police official said "Special Task Force trooper Angad Kumar was killed and another trooper Yashwant injured in an exchange of fire between a joint party of Security Forces and ultras in the forests of Chintagufa and Dornapal Police Station area". He further said "The joint contingent of District Force, STF and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was on a combing operation in the area, when Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] opened indiscriminate firing on them. When Security Forces opened retaliatory fire, LWEs fled into deep jungle."
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Banned terrorist outfits like Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) are trying to revive Sikh militancy, reveals Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on March 12, reports The Times of India. He
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Banned terrorist outfits like Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) are trying to revive Sikh militancy, reveals Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on March 12, reports The Times of India. He commented, "There are reports that some organisations like BKI in the UK are striving to revive Sikh militancy”. He added, "A close watch is maintained on the activities of various groups known to have been engaged in trying to foment terrorist activities in Punjab”.
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Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr S C Jamir on March 12 said that no political settlement to the decades old Naga problem was possible ‘without the people’s knowledge and consent’, reports The Shillong Times. “Without people’s knowledge and consent, fin
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Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr S C Jamir on March 12 said that no political settlement to the decades old Naga problem was possible ‘without the people’s knowledge and consent’, reports The Shillong Times. “Without people’s knowledge and consent, final political settlement will be a far cry,” he said. “Nagas have been talking about the Naga political problem for the last more than 60 years as if this is the only agenda for them,” he said. “This obsession had stonewalled other most important aspects of human development in the Naga society, such as economic development, social development, human resources development, cultural development and many other disciplines that are essential for the development of human society”, Jamir said.
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Chirang District administration has begun the final phase of rehabilitation of the Bodo-Muslim ethnic clashes-affected people, reports The Telegraph. At least 2,726 inmates are still taking shelter in five relief camps in the District.
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Chirang District administration has begun the final phase of rehabilitation of the Bodo-Muslim ethnic clashes-affected people, reports The Telegraph. At least 2,726 inmates are still taking shelter in five relief camps in the District.
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conveying formation of a Peace Talk Committee with United Revolutionary Front (URF) home secretary Puyam Ruhini as the Committee convenor, cadres of three armed groups who recently surrendered to the Government cautioned that they would resume milita
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conveying formation of a Peace Talk Committee with United Revolutionary Front (URF) home secretary Puyam Ruhini as the Committee convenor, cadres of three armed groups who recently surrendered to the Government cautioned that they would resume military campaign in case the Government is non-committal to take forward the peace process. speaking on behalf of the surrendered cadres at Manipur Press Club, URF's Ruhini, Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF) ‘president’ Meisnam Athouba and Lamphel faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamphel)'s ‘general secretary’ Haobijam Dilip alias Taibanganba asserted that they would not hesitate in returning to the jungles for resuming the military offensive against the Government if plight of the surrendered cadres is not accorded importance.
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Delhi Police Crime Branch (CB) arrested two persons from Bihar, carrying Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 400, 000, from an unidentified location in Delhi, Indian Express on March 13. The two were arrested after police recei
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Delhi Police Crime Branch (CB) arrested two persons from Bihar, carrying Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 400, 000, from an unidentified location in Delhi, Indian Express on March 13. The two were arrested after police received a tip-off and sent a decoy customer to strike a deal with the duo. Teams have been sent to areas near the Nepal and Bangladesh borders to trace the kingpin of the racket, who is believed to be hiding in the North-East. The first bundle of INR 2, 00,000 comprised FICN of INR 1,000, while the second bundle had Rs 500 notes
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In another incident, one NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was arrested on March 12 with regard to collection of “illegal tax from shop owners” at Golaghat road area in Dimapur District. Tax collection slips along with INR 90,800 were recovered from t
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In another incident, one NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was arrested on March 12 with regard to collection of “illegal tax from shop owners” at Golaghat road area in Dimapur District. Tax collection slips along with INR 90,800 were recovered from the cadre, identified as one Amok Ao.
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) is facing shortage of over 8,000 personnel due to unavailability of suitable candidates among other reasons, as stated by Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh on March 12, in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower Hou
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) is facing shortage of over 8,000 personnel due to unavailability of suitable candidates among other reasons, as stated by Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh on March 12, in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament), reports The Times of India. He commented, "As against the sanctioned strength of 26,867 personnel in IB, at present 18,795 personnel are available with a total of 8,072 vacancies (30%)”. The vacancies have accumulated as a result of implementation of the organization scheme of the government (2001-2006), which imposed a ban on direct recruitments in all ministries and departments. The scheme was further extended up to 2009, he said. However, the government gave exemption for operational posts in IB during 2006-07. At the same time, over 6,000 new posts were also sanctioned by the government during 2008-12 under various schemes to strengthen intelligence apparatus. About 1,500 posts of deputation quota could not be filled up "due to unavailability of suitable officers", the minister added. "Further, actual induction figures are much less than the selected candidates as large number of selected candidates do not turn up for joining the Bureau," he said.
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Meanwhile, Moreh commando team, carrying out intensified patrolling in the border town in the backdrop of the bomb attack at the residence of Autonomous District Council (ADC) chairman in Chandel, detained an individual on suspicion near hong Kong Ba
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Meanwhile, Moreh commando team, carrying out intensified patrolling in the border town in the backdrop of the bomb attack at the residence of Autonomous District Council (ADC) chairman in Chandel, detained an individual on suspicion near hong Kong Bazar for verification at on March 12. Identifying the detained person at Lalmalsawma (22), the source said frisking of the individual led to the recovery of one US-made .9 mm pistol (Baretta) with a magazine and two live rounds.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramachandran stated that insurgent groups in the Northeastern region are getting arms and ammunition from China, reports The Times of India on March 13. MoS for Home Affairs, M Ramachandran replied with a "no" whe
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Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramachandran stated that insurgent groups in the Northeastern region are getting arms and ammunition from China, reports The Times of India on March 13. MoS for Home Affairs, M Ramachandran replied with a "no" when asked whether the Government has received information regarding assistance provided by China to separatist groups involved in large-scale violence that took place in the north-eastern states in recent years. "However, there are reports that the insurgent groups operating in the north eastern states of India have been augmenting their armoury by acquiring arms from China and Sino-Myanmar border towns and routing them through Myanmar. There are no confirmed reports to suggest that the insurgent groups are receiving funds from China," he said in a written reply in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) . "The government of India has taken up the matter with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels. The Chinese Government has conveyed that it would never support armed groups that are against the government of India.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in a written reply on March 12, "As per available inputs from central intelligence and investigating agencies, some consignments of high quality FICN ha
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Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in a written reply on March 12, "As per available inputs from central intelligence and investigating agencies, some consignments of high quality FICN have been either directly or indirectly sourced by Pakistan via Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and UAE”, reports ndtv.com. He further added, "During the investigation of the case pertaining to the activities of David Coleman Headley and others, it was revealed that FICN were given to him for using these in India”. Further, maximum seizure of FICN with a face value of over INR 26.4 million was made from the India-Pakistan frontier compared to other land borders between 2010 and February, 2013, the Lok Sabha was informed, reports Hindu Business Line. The India-Myanmar border, during the same period reported the highest seizure of 42,394 kg narcotics, followed by a haul of 21,779 kg illegal drugs along the India-Bangladesh border, Minister of State for Home M. Ramachandran told Lok Sabha in a written reply. The Bangladesh frontier also recorded the second highest FICN seizure during the same period with a face value of INR 15.6 million, he said. Further, FICN with a face value of over INR 8, 00, 000 was seized at India-Nepal border, he said.
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Mizoram Police on March 12 said they have proof that the 33 sophisticated arms seized from a private farmhouse near Lengpui Airport in Aizawl District on March 7 and 8, were to be delivered to the Parbotia Chatagram Jana Sangata Samiti (PCJSS) factio
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Mizoram Police on March 12 said they have proof that the 33 sophisticated arms seized from a private farmhouse near Lengpui Airport in Aizawl District on March 7 and 8, were to be delivered to the Parbotia Chatagram Jana Sangata Samiti (PCJSS) faction of Bangladeshi outfit Shanti Bahini, reports The Times of India. Police added the three Chakma tribals arrested from the farmhouse belonged to the PCJSS, which is a breakaway group of the Shanti Bahini. CID (crime) Superintendent of Police (SP) Joseph Lalchhuana said the arms - 31 AK-47 rifles, a Singapore-made LMG, an America-made browning automatic rifle and over 800 rounds of live ammunition - were smuggled from Myanmar and were to be delivered to PCJSS rebels in Bangladesh. The person, who smuggled the arms into India through the porous Mizoram-Myanmar border, had reportedly gone back to Myanmar again and was hiding there, Lalchhuana said.
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Nagaland Post reports on March 13 that Nagas in Myanmar have taken strong exception to the remark made by deputy union minister for immigration U Win Myint, who purportedly stated that Nagas were one of the 53 ethnic minorities in Chin state. A state
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Nagaland Post reports on March 13 that Nagas in Myanmar have taken strong exception to the remark made by deputy union minister for immigration U Win Myint, who purportedly stated that Nagas were one of the 53 ethnic minorities in Chin state. A statement issued by at least five Naga organisations in Myanmar responded to deputy minister’s statement by pointing out the “desire and proclamation” of Naga people. They asserted that Naga people were the indigenous people in Myanmar and India and they have their own dialect, culture, customs, long history and distinctive identities. Further, the signatories pointed out that the region in which Nagas were residing has been recognized as Naga Self-Administered Zone in the 2008 Constitution of the Union of Myanmar according to their cultural distinctive identities, geographical territory and population ratio. They reiterated that deputy minister’s reply in the parliament in which Naga people were included and put in the 53 tribes of Chin ethnic group cannot be accepted. The Naga leaders feared that “baseless, unacceptable and non-logical reply” of deputy minister could impact on the national unity. Stating that Nagas rejected the reply of the deputy minister, the Naga organisations sought for re-issuing the making amendment and addendum on the nationality lists legally issued by the State.
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Normal life was thrown out of gear in the border town of Moreh on March 12 as several tribal organisations imposed a bandh (General Shutdown) against the grenade attack at the residence Chandel Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chairman Lhukhosei Zou
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Normal life was thrown out of gear in the border town of Moreh on March 12 as several tribal organisations imposed a bandh (General Shutdown) against the grenade attack at the residence Chandel Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chairman Lhukhosei Zou in Moreh, reports Sangai Express
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March - 12 
Separately, a day after the Police killed Pradeep, OMP chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on March 12, claimed that he (Pradeep) was arrested and killed in a fake encounter, reports The New Indian Express. “It was cold-blooded murder. Pradeep was caught by the
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Separately, a day after the Police killed Pradeep, OMP chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on March 12, claimed that he (Pradeep) was arrested and killed in a fake encounter, reports The New Indian Express. “It was cold-blooded murder. Pradeep was caught by the police and killed,” Panda alleged in an audio tape released to the media rejecting Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra’s version that the OMP leader was killed in an encounter. Panda, who could be hiding in jungles in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada or Kandhamal districts, said he was being forced to take to arms and would avenge Pradeep’s killing.
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March - 12 
The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed an explosive dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Mattamput on Matchkund-Lamataput main road in Koraput District on March 12, reports The Times of India. The dump included 20 kilograms of exp
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The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed an explosive dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Mattamput on Matchkund-Lamataput main road in Koraput District on March 12, reports The Times of India. The dump included 20 kilograms of explosives, detonators and gelatine sticks.
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March - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that in a daring attack, suspected militants ambushed newly-elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rongara-Siju, Rophul S Marak, on National Highway (NH)-62 near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night o
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The Shillong Times reports that in a daring attack, suspected militants ambushed newly-elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rongara-Siju, Rophul S Marak, on National Highway (NH)-62 near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night of March 12 while the legislator was on his way back to Tura from Shillong. The incident took place while the legislator was heading for his home town from Shillong and was passing through Rongmil village near Dainadubi on NH-62 at around 11:30 pm. Sources informed that as soon as the legislator and his convoy reached Rongmil village, three armed militants in camouflage ambushed them by opening fire. There was an exchange of fire between the two security personnel assigned to the legislator and the militants for some time, before the three militants fled the scene. However, there were no casualties in the incident.
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March - 12 
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Western Railways on March 12 arrested four persons along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 680,000 in Vadodara (Vadodara District) railway station, reports Indian Express. The ar
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Western Railways on March 12 arrested four persons along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 680,000 in Vadodara (Vadodara District) railway station, reports Indian Express. The arrested include Abdul Sheikh, Sharif Ali Sheikh, Amirullah Rehman Iftikar, and Mohammad Rafique Sheikh. They were reaching Vadodara Railway Station on Howrah-Ahmedabad Express, and coming from Malda (Malda District) in West Bengal, from where they had sourced the money.
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March - 12 
Three persons were arrested on March 12 in a case related to grenade attack on a bunker in General Bus Stand Kupwara (Kupwara District) on November 1, 2011, in which three civilians were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The kingpin, Javid Ahmad Shah
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Three persons were arrested on March 12 in a case related to grenade attack on a bunker in General Bus Stand Kupwara (Kupwara District) on November 1, 2011, in which three civilians were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The kingpin, Javid Ahmad Shah son of Ghulam Mohammad Shah, and Nawaz Ahmad Shah son of Maqsood Ahmad Shah, are Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), while Mohammad Abdullah Bhat son of Mohammad Sabir Bhat, also an OWG, is affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
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March - 12 
The body of one Iqbal, stuffed in a gunny bag and bearing torture marks, was found lying on the main road in Soldier Bazaar No-2 area. He was a resident of Dhobi Ghath in Lyari. SDPO Abdul Majeed Abbas said that Iqbal had left home for work in the
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The body of one Iqbal, stuffed in a gunny bag and bearing torture marks, was found lying on the main road in Soldier Bazaar No-2 area. He was a resident of Dhobi Ghath in Lyari. SDPO Abdul Majeed Abbas said that Iqbal had left home for work in the evening of March 12 when he was abducetd by unidentified assailants who later tortured him to death. His neck was slit.
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March - 12 
Two Policemen, identified as Javed and Imran, were shot dead at Defence Garden of Phase 2 Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area within the jurisdiction of Defence Police Station.
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Two Policemen, identified as Javed and Imran, were shot dead at Defence Garden of Phase 2 Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area within the jurisdiction of Defence Police Station.
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March - 12 
A blast damaged a van parked outside a filling station at the main University road of Karachi, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported after the blast occurred.
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A blast damaged a van parked outside a filling station at the main University road of Karachi, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported after the blast occurred.
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March - 12 
A Bomb Disposal officer was killed on the outskirts of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while defusing a roadside bomb.
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A Bomb Disposal officer was killed on the outskirts of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while defusing a roadside bomb.
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March - 12 
A man and his son were killed and 20 people, two of them Policemen, were injured as a bomb triggered by a remote control exploded in Bannu bazaar (Bannu District) on March 12, reports Dawn
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A man and his son were killed and 20 people, two of them Policemen, were injured as a bomb triggered by a remote control exploded in Bannu bazaar (Bannu District) on March 12, reports Dawn
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March - 12 
A Sub-Inspector (SI) Abid Hussain was killed near the Anu Bahi Park of Nazimabad area within the Nazimabad Police Remits.
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A Sub-Inspector (SI) Abid Hussain was killed near the Anu Bahi Park of Nazimabad area within the Nazimabad Police Remits.
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March - 12 
An activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Ejaz Hussain Jaffery (39), was killed at Nazimabad area, reports Daily Times.
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An activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Ejaz Hussain Jaffery (39), was killed at Nazimabad area, reports Daily Times.
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March - 12 
An MQM activist, identified as Shafqat Ali, was shot dead in Landhi Police Remits, reports The News.
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An MQM activist, identified as Shafqat Ali, was shot dead in Landhi Police Remits, reports The News.
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March - 12 
Dead bodies of two persons, identified as Baz Khan and Sikandar, were found in the Machh District. A banned outfit operating in Balochistan claimed the responsibility for the killing, on a piece of paper found near one of the bodies.
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Dead bodies of two persons, identified as Baz Khan and Sikandar, were found in the Machh District. A banned outfit operating in Balochistan claimed the responsibility for the killing, on a piece of paper found near one of the bodies.
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March - 12 
Mohammed Asghar (22) was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Darul Aloom of Korangi in the Sharafi Goth area.
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Mohammed Asghar (22) was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Darul Aloom of Korangi in the Sharafi Goth area.
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March - 12 
Quetta District Election Commissioner Ziaullah Qasmi was killed by unidentified assailants in Chandni Chowk area of Quetta (Quetta District), the Provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 12, reports Daily Times.
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Quetta District Election Commissioner Ziaullah Qasmi was killed by unidentified assailants in Chandni Chowk area of Quetta (Quetta District), the Provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 12, reports Daily Times.
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March - 12 
Several tribal families have crossed over into Afghanistan owing to excessive artillery shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) and aerial bombing in parts of Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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Several tribal families have crossed over into Afghanistan owing to excessive artillery shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) and aerial bombing in parts of Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Source said that the people, who were migrating to Afghanistan from Tirah, belonged to Sipah, Malikdinkhel, Akkakhel, Qambarkhel and Kukikhel areas of Khyber Agency. The sources close to banned outfit Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) in Bara also confirmed migration of scores of tribal families from Tirah to Afghanistan.
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March - 12 
Six persons were injured in a blast just 60 metres from the home of Mian Iftikhar Hussain, the information minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pabbi town, reports Daily Times.
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Six persons were injured in a blast just 60 metres from the home of Mian Iftikhar Hussain, the information minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pabbi town, reports Daily Times.
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March - 12 
The dead bodies of two unidentified men were found near Malir Naddi in Beli Bagh.
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The dead bodies of two unidentified men were found near Malir Naddi in Beli Bagh.
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March - 12 
The dead body of Muhammad Asghar (25) was found from Link Road Sharafi Goth, reports Daily Times
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The dead body of Muhammad Asghar (25) was found from Link Road Sharafi Goth, reports Daily Times
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March - 12 
After a series of negotiations over the past few weeks, the four major political parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front - have co
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After a series of negotiations over the past few weeks, the four major political parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Front - have come very much closer to a ´package deal´ on March 12 (today) on all contentious issues except rank determination for the Maoist combatants opting for integration into the Nepal Army (NA), reports Myrepublica.com. The major parties are all set to clinch a final deal after holding an all-party meeting at the Constituent Assembly (CA) building, should the main opposition NC gave in to the Maoist demand for the ranks of colonel for one former Maoist combatant and lieutenant-colonel for two others through a ´political decision´.
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March - 12 
leaders of four major political parties on March 12 said they are yet to reach a final agreement on formation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and ranks to be accorded to former People Liberation Army (PLA) fighters in the Nepal Army, r
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leaders of four major political parties on March 12 said they are yet to reach a final agreement on formation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and ranks to be accorded to former People Liberation Army (PLA) fighters in the Nepal Army, reports Nepalnews.com. The leaders, who met in Kathmandu, said that an inter-party task force, formed to sort out the details of the much-talked-about package deal, has sought more time to come up with a concrete proposal on the issues.
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March - 12 
At least 37 people, including three Policemen, were injured when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres clashed with Police and ruling Awami League (AL) members to mark countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shutdown) on March 12, reports The Da
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At least 37 people, including three Policemen, were injured when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres clashed with Police and ruling Awami League (AL) members to mark countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shutdown) on March 12, reports The Daily Star. In Sirajganj District, BNP cadres clashed with Policemen, leaving 20 people, including a Police constable, Belal Hossain, injured. In Rajshahi District, nine people, including a Police constable, were injured in clashes between pickets and Policemen. In Dinajpur District, three people were injured as pro-hartal activists were locked in a clash with anti-hartal activists. The clash erupted when AL members tried to resist the pickets at Andarmuha village. In Brahmanbaria District, three people were injured as chase and counter-chase took place between the BNP and AL cadres. In Dhaka city, hartal supporters exploded six cocktails in Mirpur, a bus driver sustained minor injuries. Two cocktail like substances were recovered from the road beside the International Crimes Tribunal set in the High Court area in city for war crimes trial. In Comilla District, a Police constable was injured when pickets hurled brick chips at Policemen.
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March - 12 
Forest officials on March 12 said that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres felled around 200 roadside trees to put up barricades on roads during the recent violence unleashed by them in Dinajpur and Joypurhat
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Forest officials on March 12 said that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres felled around 200 roadside trees to put up barricades on roads during the recent violence unleashed by them in Dinajpur and Joypurhat Districts. They said the trees belonging to the forest department were cut down between February 28 and March 7. The forest department of the two Districts will soon file cases with the Police station concerned, accusing the JeI-ICS cadres.
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March - 12 
Canada reiterated its call for an independent investigation into Sri Lanka's human right violations at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions on March 12 at Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Delivering a statement at the General Debate,
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Canada reiterated its call for an independent investigation into Sri Lanka's human right violations at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions on March 12 at Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Delivering a statement at the General Debate, Canada urged the Sri Lankan Government to implement without delay the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and reconciliation Commission (LLRC) through its National Action Plan (NAP). Ireland, speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU) said given the very limited progress of the last year, the EU believes that the current human rights situation in Sri Lanka, and accountability and reconciliation, should remain on the agenda of the UNHRC. The United Kingdom also expressed its concern about the human rights situation in Sri Lanka and welcomed the opportunity to discuss it at the general debate.
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March - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Nagdeo Ram, was arrested from Madhu Bigha village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on March 13, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Director General of Police (DGP), Abhayanan
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Nagdeo Ram, was arrested from Madhu Bigha village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on March 13, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Director General of Police (DGP), Abhayanand, said acting on a tip off, the Police raided a house and nabbed the Maoist
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March - 13 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and two other troopers were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them near Luru village of Gumla District in Jharkhand on March 13, reports Zee News. Deputy Inspec
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and two other troopers were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them near Luru village of Gumla District in Jharkhand on March 13, reports Zee News. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sheetal Oraon, said the attack took place during an anti-Maoist operation. He further said one Maoist was also killed in the return fire. The encounter is going on.
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March - 13 
A special team of Gadchiroli District Police (Maharashtra), which was carrying out searching operation near Mungner and Bodhin villages in Pendhri division near Chhattisgarh border, came under fire from the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoi
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A special team of Gadchiroli District Police (Maharashtra), which was carrying out searching operation near Mungner and Bodhin villages in Pendhri division near Chhattisgarh border, came under fire from the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on March13, reports The Hindu. Police also said that the firing was indiscriminate and with an intention to kill the Policemen. When the Police returned the fire, the Maoists managed to escape taking advantage of thick forest. There was no report of casualty from any side. Police recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and some Maoist literature from the spot of encounter.
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March - 13 
According to police and intelligence officials, the weapons were being smuggled to Bangladesh. “These arms might be for Shanti Bahini guerrillas of Bangladesh,” a source said. Shanti Bahini was formed in 1972 to fight for the autonomy of the tribal p
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According to police and intelligence officials, the weapons were being smuggled to Bangladesh. “These arms might be for Shanti Bahini guerrillas of Bangladesh,” a source said. Shanti Bahini was formed in 1972 to fight for the autonomy of the tribal people in the hill regions. After undertaking a guerrilla war against the Bangladesh government for years, it abandoned militancy after signing a peace treaty with Dhaka on December 2, 1997. However, some disgruntled members opposed to the peace accord and formed a dissident group and are still active. Four North-eastern States – Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Assam – share a 1,880 kilometres (km) border with Bangladesh, while Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh have a 1,640 km unfenced border with Myanmar.
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March - 13 
Additionally, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had informed the State Government about a possible militant strike in Srinagar, almost 10 days ago. A top Police official said, “All the security agencies were on alert but their more focus was o
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Additionally, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had informed the State Government about a possible militant strike in Srinagar, almost 10 days ago. A top Police official said, “All the security agencies were on alert but their more focus was on law and order problem in Srinagar.”
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March - 13 
Also, dismissing the claims of Union Home Minister, Shushil Kumar Shinde, the United Revolutionary Front (URF) has asserted that URF and its armed wing, the Manipur Army will never surrender, says to a report of March 13. Significantly, Shinde, durin
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Also, dismissing the claims of Union Home Minister, Shushil Kumar Shinde, the United Revolutionary Front (URF) has asserted that URF and its armed wing, the Manipur Army will never surrender, says to a report of March 13. Significantly, Shinde, during a media briefing at New Delhi on March 11 had asserted that cadres of the URF and a faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) would be surrendering within three months time. A statement issued by its publicity secretary AK Pibarel said that the Home Minister's statement is baseless and is a propaganda to try and undermine the revolutionary movement being carried out by the outfit to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur. Asserting that the URF would continue with the movement to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur, the statement said that the outfit would never compromise the aspirations of the people.
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March - 13 
Amid exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) at Muthianwala Border Outpost (BOP) in Ferozepur District, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 13 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 992,000 and 2-kilogram heroin, reports
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Amid exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) at Muthianwala Border Outpost (BOP) in Ferozepur District, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 13 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 992,000 and 2-kilogram heroin, reports Hindustan Times. BSF personnel noticed that some persons were trying to infiltrate. When challenged, the intruders opened fired at the BSF troopers and tried to throw some packets over the fence. The BSF fired in retaliation forcing them to flee back under the cover of darkness and tall munj grass.
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March - 13 
Elsewhere, the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections scheduled for April 30 is likely to be delayed owing to the continuing process of preparing the final draft of villages and general councils for delimitation, reports The Telegraph. Thou
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Elsewhere, the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections scheduled for April 30 is likely to be delayed owing to the continuing process of preparing the final draft of villages and general councils for delimitation, reports The Telegraph. Though the state election commission extended the date of publishing of the final draft from March 8 to 15, officials in Goalpara expressed their inability to complete the process within the deadline adds the report.
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March - 13 
Five people, including three Bangladeshis and two Mizoram residents, were arrested in connection with the recovery near Lengpui airport in Mizoram. The State borders Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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Five people, including three Bangladeshis and two Mizoram residents, were arrested in connection with the recovery near Lengpui airport in Mizoram. The State borders Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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March - 13 
Further, after eliminating top OMP leader Pradeep Majhi in an encounter, Security Forces (SFs) have intensified combing operation in the border area of Ganjam and Gajapati districts in Odisha by inducting more forces, reports Zee News.
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Further, after eliminating top OMP leader Pradeep Majhi in an encounter, Security Forces (SFs) have intensified combing operation in the border area of Ganjam and Gajapati districts in Odisha by inducting more forces, reports Zee News.
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March - 13 
Further, Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) claimed the responsibility of the attack. However, Government sources indicated that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is involved in the attack. Police sources said that a group of nine militants, including the two fidayeen, had
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Further, Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) claimed the responsibility of the attack. However, Government sources indicated that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is involved in the attack. Police sources said that a group of nine militants, including the two fidayeen, had recently infiltrated into the State to carry out targeted attacks. A part of which crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Budgam District and another part infiltrated in Pattan area of Baramulla District and two carried out the attack in Bemina. Search operations were going on to cordon off the infiltrators.
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March - 13 
However, a Police source in the District said that three person who were allegedly involved in March13’s incident were arrested from the Uranpara-Rakhasani area of the District on March 14.
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However, a Police source in the District said that three person who were allegedly involved in March13’s incident were arrested from the Uranpara-Rakhasani area of the District on March 14.
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March - 13 
In addition, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of NDFB-IKS, identified as Phunka Narzary (19), from Oguri village under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on March 13, reports The Sentinel. S Saikia, Officer-in-Charge, Basugaon Police
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In addition, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of NDFB-IKS, identified as Phunka Narzary (19), from Oguri village under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on March 13, reports The Sentinel. S Saikia, Officer-in-Charge, Basugaon Police Station, following the arrest, said, “One 7.65 mm pistol, three live ammunition and one hand grenade were recovered from him. We have allegations that he was involved in several extortion cases. We started investigation over the matter.”
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March - 13 
In another incidence, suspected Adivasi militants abducted a schoolteacher, Lebi Tete, from his residence in Paharline Kuani village in Bogijan area under Golaghat Police Station in Golaghat District on March 13. Police arrested five persons for inte
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In another incidence, suspected Adivasi militants abducted a schoolteacher, Lebi Tete, from his residence in Paharline Kuani village in Bogijan area under Golaghat Police Station in Golaghat District on March 13. Police arrested five persons for interrogation, but they haven't got any leads in the case so far.
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March - 13 
In the aftermath of March 13 fidayeen (suicide) attack at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bemina area of the Srinagar city (Srinagar District), one person was killed in alleged firing by CRPF troopers, reports Kashmir Times. The incid
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In the aftermath of March 13 fidayeen (suicide) attack at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bemina area of the Srinagar city (Srinagar District), one person was killed in alleged firing by CRPF troopers, reports Kashmir Times. The incident happened when some Security Forces (SF) personnel were rushed to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) for donating blood to the victims of the fidayeen attack. SF personnel came under attack while returning as locals pelted stones upon their vehicle. To disperse the violent crowd, CRPF troopers allegedly opened fire in which two persons were injured. Later, one of them, Altaf Ahmad Wani, reportedly succumbed to injuries at SKIMS. Daily Excelsior reports that a total of 10 persons, including six CRPF personnel and four civilians, were in the suicide attack. As reported earlier, five CRPF troopers were killed, and seven persons including, five CRPF troopers, were injured in the attack.
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March - 13 
In the mean time, normal life was affected on March 13 because of the general shutdown called by Muttahida Majlis-e-Mashawarat (MMM), the recently formed amalgam of various separatist and religious groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater K
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In the mean time, normal life was affected on March 13 because of the general shutdown called by Muttahida Majlis-e-Mashawarat (MMM), the recently formed amalgam of various separatist and religious groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. Minor clashes amid partial shutdown were reported from the Guru Bazar, Habba Kadal, Kani Kadal, Rajouri Kadal and Chota Bazar areas of Srinagar city (Srinagar District), while complete shutdown was observed at Magam, Dhobiwan, Kunzar, Druroo, Chandilora and Tangmarg areas of Baramulla District. Violent protests and incidents of stone pelting were witnessed late in the evening in several areas of Pulwama (Pulwama District).
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Subhash Joshi on March 13 reviewed the security situation and the border management along the India-Bangladesh in the State. Joshi, who visited the frontline security positions at Dawki and Pyrd
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Meanwhile, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Subhash Joshi on March 13 reviewed the security situation and the border management along the India-Bangladesh in the State. Joshi, who visited the frontline security positions at Dawki and Pyrdiwah in Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh, asked his troopers to maintain utmost vigil on the border and to ensure security of border and the border population, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang has appointed Zaremo Lotha as the new chaplee kilonser (finance minister), in exercise of ‘presidential powers’, as per an Azha (order) issued on March 13. S.S. Khaplang through his ‘Ministry
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Meanwhile, NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang has appointed Zaremo Lotha as the new chaplee kilonser (finance minister), in exercise of ‘presidential powers’, as per an Azha (order) issued on March 13. S.S. Khaplang through his ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP)’ stated that the new chaplee kilonser, Zaremo Lotha would exercise “financial administration” with immediate effect. The outgoing chaplee kilonser, Hokato Vusshe, has been directed to hand over the charges immediately.
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, the next round of `tripartite talks` involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of India and the State government of Manipur is likely to take place sometime in April or May, reports kanglaonline on March 14. The Government of
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Meanwhile, the next round of `tripartite talks` involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of India and the State government of Manipur is likely to take place sometime in April or May, reports kanglaonline on March 14. The Government of Manipur had reportedly submitted a list of development projects being supposedly implemented in the hill districts in the 5th `tripartite talk` held on February 12, 2013 to establish that it (Manipur government) has been doing enough in the hill districts or `tribal areas` with regard to the development projects. The representatives of the Manipur government had also reportedly stated that the demand for the `Alternative Arrangement` for the Nagas in Manipur was beyond the brief and mandate of the team and that could be taken up only at the political level and that they would like the `tripartite talk` to examine how equal development could be brought to the hills. The UNC is said to be taking up intensive verification on the listed projects and documenting what was the development of the hills that the Manipur government was talking about.
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs M Ramachandran said in Parliament on March 13 that consensus on the definition of ‘Assamese people’ and the criteria for the reservations in the Parliament, State legislatures, and local
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Meanwhile, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs M Ramachandran said in Parliament on March 13 that consensus on the definition of ‘Assamese people’ and the criteria for the reservations in the Parliament, State legislatures, and local bodies could not be arrived at and the proposal could not reach its logical conclusion, reports Nagaland Post. The Central and State Governments are nowhere near implementation of the Clause Six of Assam Accord, despite the lapse of 28 years, the report added. The clause deals with the reservation of seats to the Parliament, State legislatures, and local bodies for Assamese people and protection of monuments and places of cultural and historical monuments in Assam.
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Nuapada District Police of Odisha arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter among the villagers of Pathpani who have been appealing to the district administration to relocate them in another village for fear of Maoists, on Mar
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Nuapada District Police of Odisha arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter among the villagers of Pathpani who have been appealing to the district administration to relocate them in another village for fear of Maoists, on March 13, reports The Times of India. Police said they arrested Rupchan Majhi, a farmer of the village, for helping Maoists kill a Sikhya Sahayak (Assistant Teacher), a month ago. Rupchan had joined the villagers in their appeal.
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On March 13, equipment and goods used to manufacture claymore mines by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from Narikhilua jungle in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, reports The Hindu. The seized g
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On March 13, equipment and goods used to manufacture claymore mines by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from Narikhilua jungle in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, reports The Hindu. The seized goods included nine large strong iron pipes. They were unearthed during a joint operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and Koraput District Police. The hideout where the goods were hidden was located around eight kilometres from Narayanpatna Police Station. During past few months claymore mines have been seized by SFs forces from Narayanpatna area at regular interval.
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On March 13, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed six villagers in a kangaroo court at Manmaru village in the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The killings were apparently made
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On March 13, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed six villagers in a kangaroo court at Manmaru village in the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The killings were apparently made to avenge the killing of the two suspected Maoist sympathizers namely Somu Bodra and Hangera Hansa Munda, the residents of Tetai village and Desai village in Gudri block of the District. The six villagers reportedly killed by the ultras have been identified as Lita Odeya, Mangu Odeya, Hindu Odeya, Badiya Odeya, Selai Odeya and Dubehani Purty.
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On the other hand, troops of 27 Assam Rifles launched search operation at Sekmaijin area leading to the arrest of a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)s cadre identified as Itomba alias Leirang (30) on March 13. One .9mm pistol and a
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On the other hand, troops of 27 Assam Rifles launched search operation at Sekmaijin area leading to the arrest of a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)s cadre identified as Itomba alias Leirang (30) on March 13. One .9mm pistol and a live round was recovered from him.
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Police arrested a tailor, identified as Jalil Ansari, from Dole village under Chinia Police Station area in Garhwa District for stitching the uniforms of CPI-Maoist cadres and supplying it to them, reports The Times of India on March 13. Ansari was c
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Police arrested a tailor, identified as Jalil Ansari, from Dole village under Chinia Police Station area in Garhwa District for stitching the uniforms of CPI-Maoist cadres and supplying it to them, reports The Times of India on March 13. Ansari was caught red-handed from his house at Dole village. Police also recovered five pairs of pant and shirt, five metre unstitched cloth and a letter from the Maoists from his possession. Jalil Ansari has confessed before the Police that he used to supply stitched uniforms to the Maoists on the instructions of the Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Mrityunjayji. He also said he had met the ‘zonal commander’ in a forest 6-7 days ago. The ‘zonal commander’ had instructed him to stitch uniforms for the Maoists.
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Police on March 13 arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a senior woman cadre, from Hazaribagh and Latehar Districts, reports The Times of India. The woman cadre arrested in Hazaribagh was identified as Geeta ali
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Police on March 13 arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a senior woman cadre, from Hazaribagh and Latehar Districts, reports The Times of India. The woman cadre arrested in Hazaribagh was identified as Geeta alias Kalpana, chief of the Maoists' ‘Jhumra Zone’ women wing. The Police also arrested her aide Vijay Tudu. Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP), Manoj Kaushik, said Geeta was arrested near Konar Dam on the border between Hazaribagh and Bokaro Districts. A two-wheeler used by Tudu was also recovered along with INR 40,000 in cash, some incriminating documents and Maoist posters and banners. The Police, however, did not find any arms or ammunition in their possession.
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March - 13 
Police recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 5 AK magazines, 60 AK rounds, 2 Chinese pistol, 2 pistol rounds, 1 UBGI, 3 UBGL grenades, 4 hand Grenades and 2 pouches from the encounter site.
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Police recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 5 AK magazines, 60 AK rounds, 2 Chinese pistol, 2 pistol rounds, 1 UBGI, 3 UBGL grenades, 4 hand Grenades and 2 pouches from the encounter site.
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March - 13 
Separately, Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) decided to postpone the indefinite period Karbi Anglong Bandh (General shutdown), reports Nagaland Post. ‘chairman’ of KPLT, B.D. Sarpo Tung Ajang said that to achieve state hood peoples overwhelming
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Separately, Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) decided to postpone the indefinite period Karbi Anglong Bandh (General shutdown), reports Nagaland Post. ‘chairman’ of KPLT, B.D. Sarpo Tung Ajang said that to achieve state hood peoples overwhelming support was necessary and that such a movement in Karbi Anglong was unimaginable.
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Separately, the Police team sent to recover the body of slain STF trooper, Manoj Bakhla, who was killed in the March 13 Gumla encounter, are yet to succeed, reports The Times of India. The Police along with Jharkhand Jaguar, CoBRA, CRPF and Jharkhand
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Separately, the Police team sent to recover the body of slain STF trooper, Manoj Bakhla, who was killed in the March 13 Gumla encounter, are yet to succeed, reports The Times of India. The Police along with Jharkhand Jaguar, CoBRA, CRPF and Jharkhand Armed Police had launched an operation against the Maoists in Sivil-Roret and Luru regions in Chainpur police station of Gumla District on March 13 and 14 and fighting continued intermittently for 24 hours. Police had intelligence input about the presence of over 250-300 Maoists who included top leaders like central committee member Arvindji, politburo member Kishan Da, Inderjeet and regional commander Sylvester. During the encounter, the Security Forces came under heavy firing and landmine blasts. The Maoists triggered as many as 65 landmines blasts. Meanwhile, Gumla SP Jatin Narwal said, "Police have recovered 35 landmines, one dynamo, three detonators, 15 locally made hand grenades, wires and ration during the operation."
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Terrorists in the morning of March 13 (today) stormed a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bemina area of the Srinagar city (Srinagar District), killing five troopers and injuring seven others, reports The Times of India. The two terrorists,
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Terrorists in the morning of March 13 (today) stormed a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bemina area of the Srinagar city (Srinagar District), killing five troopers and injuring seven others, reports The Times of India. The two terrorists, who carried out the attack, were also killed. "Five jawans have been martyred and seven have been injured," an unnamed senior Police officer told reporters at the spot. He said it was not clear whether there were two or three terrorists who hurled grenades and opened indiscriminate firing at the CRPF camp. "Two fidayeen (suicide militants) were neutralised and searches are going on," the officer said. He said the group affiliation and identity of the terrorists killed in the incident was a matter of investigation. Two civilians were also injured during the attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said while confirming the attack. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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The Central Government has issued a set of guidelines to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat, reports The Times of India on March 13. It also warned Kerala against ignoring or concealing instances of armed CPI-Maoist cadres
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The Central Government has issued a set of guidelines to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat, reports The Times of India on March 13. It also warned Kerala against ignoring or concealing instances of armed CPI-Maoist cadres' movement in the State. The guidelines instructed the state to thwart any attempt by the Maoists to win over the marginalized populace. Besides Kerala, the Centre has issued the warning to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The guidelines also exhorted the State to sensitize District administrations about the need for a robust grievance-redress mechanism, which could prevent Maoists from capitalizing on local woes to recruit people for the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) (armed wing of CPI-Maoist) and also politically mobilize them. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also suggested initiating a propaganda campaign to counter the Maoists.
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March - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on the roles of two persons, identified as Shihab and Shereef from Kerala, in the Thaliparamba (Kannur District) Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case, in which Aboobacker Haji alias Masthigooda
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on the roles of two persons, identified as Shihab and Shereef from Kerala, in the Thaliparamba (Kannur District) Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case, in which Aboobacker Haji alias Masthigooda Aboobacker is the prime accused, Indian Express reports on March 14. During investigation, NIA had got hold of evidences against the two, sources said. The involvement of the accused was established, based on a statement made by Aboobacker and the confessional statement made by the first accused Pradeep Kumar. The accused were involved in the distribution of counterfeit currency notes in Kasargod and Kannur Districts.
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The Sangai Express reports that an antique bomb was found at Tera Tongbram Leikai in Imphal West District, adjacent to the southern fencing of Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex on March 13. Police bomb disposal squad retrieved the bomb and expl
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The Sangai Express reports that an antique bomb was found at Tera Tongbram Leikai in Imphal West District, adjacent to the southern fencing of Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex on March 13. Police bomb disposal squad retrieved the bomb and exploded it at a nearby safe place, Police said.
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The Sentinel reports that Assam Rifles, on March 13 said that the biggest ever haul of weapons in Mizoram came from Myanmar. “The interrogation of the arrested people and investigation into the arms haul is under way,” Director General Lieutenant Gen
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The Sentinel reports that Assam Rifles, on March 13 said that the biggest ever haul of weapons in Mizoram came from Myanmar. “The interrogation of the arrested people and investigation into the arms haul is under way,” Director General Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said. “Further details would be known only after the completion of the inquiry,” he said. Assam Rifles seized 33 AK–47 rifles, a combat browning automatic rifle, a 5.56 automatic light machine gun, 49 loaded magazines and 809 rounds of ammunition from the outskirts of Aizawl on March 7.
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The Telegraph reports on March 13 that with abductors threatening to kill five labourers abducted from Dampa tiger reserve in Mamit District on February 19, a meeting chaired by State Home Minister R. Lalzirliana has demanded that they be released un
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The Telegraph reports on March 13 that with abductors threatening to kill five labourers abducted from Dampa tiger reserve in Mamit District on February 19, a meeting chaired by State Home Minister R. Lalzirliana has demanded that they be released unconditionally. Biswamohan faction-National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) militants are suspected to be behind the abduction.
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March - 13 
The Times of India reports that Mizoram Government has constituted a crisis management group (CMG) chaired by State chief secretary, L Tochhong to secure the release of five labourers abducted by suspected militants, State Home Minister R Lalzirliana
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The Times of India reports that Mizoram Government has constituted a crisis management group (CMG) chaired by State chief secretary, L Tochhong to secure the release of five labourers abducted by suspected militants, State Home Minister R Lalzirliana said in the assembly on March 13. Making an official statement in the house during zero hour, he said five people were abducted by a group of Bru and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants on February 19 from Dampa Tiger Reserve while they were working on a road construction project. He added State Police could not use force or pursue the abductors as they were hiding with the hostages in Bangladesh and the State Government has asked the ministry of external affairs to get help from the Bangladesh Government in the matter. "The state government also used interlocutors and messengers from Tripura to contact the militants so the captives could be released safely," he said. "Our intention is to secure the release of the hostages without payment of ransom," he said. The NLFT cadres demanded INR 10 million ransom and even set a three-day deadline on March 6.
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March - 13 
With fresh innovations in science and technology, human intelligence, a crucial aspect of intelligence gathering has taken a backseat, SC Jha, additional director, Intelligence Bureau, said at the 43rd All India Police Science Congress held in Patna
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With fresh innovations in science and technology, human intelligence, a crucial aspect of intelligence gathering has taken a backseat, SC Jha, additional director, Intelligence Bureau, said at the 43rd All India Police Science Congress held in Patna recently, reports The Hindu on March 14, 2013. “Technical intelligence is information without evaluation. Only when the human factor comes into play, you can put the information into perspective,” Jha said. He called upon India to focus on “intelligence-led police activity.” In the area of “counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence was the most effective tool.”
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March - 13 
Withdrawal of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions from the Kashmir Valley (Jammu and Kashmir) later this month could be put on hold for sometime in view of the militant attack in Srinagar city on March 13, reports The Economic Times.
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Withdrawal of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions from the Kashmir Valley (Jammu and Kashmir) later this month could be put on hold for sometime in view of the militant attack in Srinagar city on March 13, reports The Economic Times. Security sources said the CRPF, which had planned to pull out about 3,000 personnel from the Valley for redeployment in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States, may not be do so in view of the latest development. CRPF has deployed about 65 battalions in the Valley for security-related duties and counter- insurgency operations.
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Sindh Police on March 13 said 156 officials and personnel of Karachi Police were killed during encounters with criminals and terrorists’ attacks beginning January 2012 to date, reports The News. The victims were one Superintendent of Police (SP),
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Sindh Police on March 13 said 156 officials and personnel of Karachi Police were killed during encounters with criminals and terrorists’ attacks beginning January 2012 to date, reports The News. The victims were one Superintendent of Police (SP), one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), four inspectors, 14 Sub-Inspectors (SI), 21 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI), 24 head constables and 91 constables. The report said 197 police officers or personnel were injured during the same period. They included four DSPs, five inspectors, 17 sub-inspectors, 26 assistant sub-inspectors, 28 head constables, and 117 constables. The report also shows that 37 Police officers and personnel were killed and 85 others injured in Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana during the same year.
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The Supreme Court on March 13 observed that the Punjab Police failed to protect the lives and properties of the inhabitants of Joseph Colony in Lahore, the capital city of Punjab, reports The News. Hearing the suo moto case of the burning of Christ
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The Supreme Court on March 13 observed that the Punjab Police failed to protect the lives and properties of the inhabitants of Joseph Colony in Lahore, the capital city of Punjab, reports The News. Hearing the suo moto case of the burning of Christian houses at Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh area of Lahore, the court in its interim order ruled that Inspector General Police Punjab had failed in providing security to 220 homes. The court has sought answers to the questions as to what steps have been taken to stop such attacks in the future, why residents were displaced and why they were not provided security. The court observed that unless and until true facts are produced, it would not be possible either for Police and law-enforcing agencies to nab the culprits involved in the incident.
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March - 13 
Another bullet-riddled body was found from Kagzi Bazaar in Kharadar area. The dead was reportedly abducted and later tortured to death.
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Another bullet-riddled body was found from Kagzi Bazaar in Kharadar area. The dead was reportedly abducted and later tortured to death.
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At least 16 militants were killed and 12 others were injured in fresh clashes between Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) in Maidan area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), tribal sources
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At least 16 militants were killed and 12 others were injured in fresh clashes between Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) in Maidan area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), tribal sources said on March 13, reports The News. The sources said that over 299 fighters of TTP descended from Drey Stani hilltop, bordering the Kukikhel area, to Narkhaw area populated by Qambarkhel Afridi tribe in AI-controlled Maidan part of the valley in the evening of March 12 and occupied two dozens of houses. Subsequently, around 600 volunteers of AI from different parts of Maidan moved to Narkhaw and launched the counter-attack. The sources said the fighting between the groups was going on till filling of this report. They said that 10 TTP militants and six volunteers of AI were killed and 12 others from both sides were injured. A ‘commander’ of AI for Narkhaw area was also among the dead. The sources said more than 15 houses were torched by TTP militants. “At first the TTP were trying to move forward and occupy more villages but our fighters contained the enemy to Narkhaw,” said a ‘commander’ of AI Kaptan Khan. He confirmed the death of six AI members and claimed to have killed 13 militants of TTP.
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Further, Police arrested around a dozen children, some as young as 10, suspected of being used to plant bombs for separatist militants, officers said on March 13. The arrests were made in raids over the past 24 hours, Quetta Police Chief Mir Zubair M
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Further, Police arrested around a dozen children, some as young as 10, suspected of being used to plant bombs for separatist militants, officers said on March 13. The arrests were made in raids over the past 24 hours, Quetta Police Chief Mir Zubair Mahmood said while presenting the children at a news conference in Quetta. A member of the Baloch militant organisation, United Baloch Army, Abdul Nabi Bungulzai had lured the children, who came from poor families, to leave packages containing home-made bombs in markets, dustbins and on routes used by police and security forces, Mahmood added. Mahmood said the militants chose the youngsters knowing that Police would not suspect small children or garbage collectors. “Some of the children said they did not know what the packets contained and what they are doing,” he said. “They said they were happy they would get a small amount of money for dropping the packets.” Some of the boys, aged between 10 and 15, have confessed to involvement in about a dozen blasts in the city including a bombing near a vehicle of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) in January 2013, he said. Talking to media, one of the children Sabir said that he was paid PKR 3,000 per target. The child went on to say that he was involved in four bomb blasts in Quetta.
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March - 13 
In Awami Colony area, one Noorul Islam was shot dead near Darul Uloom in Korangi. Police said that the murder seems to be a part of target killing.
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In Awami Colony area, one Noorul Islam was shot dead near Darul Uloom in Korangi. Police said that the murder seems to be a part of target killing.
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Meanwhile, sources say hundreds of tribal families have fled to Afghanistan owing to excessive artillery shelling by Pakistani security forces and aerial bombing in parts of the valley, adds Daily Times. Officials confirmed that fresh clashes have es
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Meanwhile, sources say hundreds of tribal families have fled to Afghanistan owing to excessive artillery shelling by Pakistani security forces and aerial bombing in parts of the valley, adds Daily Times. Officials confirmed that fresh clashes have escalated in Maidan area of Tirrah Valley though they were uncertain about the exact number of casualties.
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One Mohammad Abid Baloch was killed near Madina Bakery at Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Road in Kalri Police Limits in the afternoon. The Station House officer Chand Khan Niazi said that two groups of Lyari gang war were exchanging fire when Abid Baloch w
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One Mohammad Abid Baloch was killed near Madina Bakery at Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Road in Kalri Police Limits in the afternoon. The Station House officer Chand Khan Niazi said that two groups of Lyari gang war were exchanging fire when Abid Baloch was caught in the crossfire and died. The SHO said that Abid Baloch was wanted by the Kalri, Baghdadi, Kalakot and Chakiwara Police Stations in a number of cases including murder, attempt to murder and kidnapping for ransom.
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Pakistan Rangers, Sindh on March 12 claimed to have arrested at least 896 suspects, 104 target killers and 39 extortionists and recovered over 782 weapons from their possession from January till March 12, 2013, reports Daily Times. Addressing a press
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Pakistan Rangers, Sindh on March 12 claimed to have arrested at least 896 suspects, 104 target killers and 39 extortionists and recovered over 782 weapons from their possession from January till March 12, 2013, reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference at Muslim Jinnah Courts Building, Rangers headquarters in Karachi (Karachi District), Colonel Shafiq elaborated that during the current year Rangers personnel conducted at least 15 operations and 97 raids in separate parts of the Karachi. At least 569 culprits affiliated with banned and terrorist organisations were arrested in these operations and 620 weapons were recovered from their possession.
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March - 13 
Separately, four people were abducted in Mand area of Turbat District, Levies sources said, reports The News. The victims, Bizan, Barkat, Bakhtiar and Mansoor Mengal, were on their way home when unidentified assailants abducted them at gunpoint and t
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Separately, four people were abducted in Mand area of Turbat District, Levies sources said, reports The News. The victims, Bizan, Barkat, Bakhtiar and Mansoor Mengal, were on their way home when unidentified assailants abducted them at gunpoint and took them to an unknown location.
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March - 13 
Separately, Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 27 suspects, including members of banned outfits, and recovered weapons form their possession from Mehran town, Korangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jamshed Quarter areas. According to Rangers sourc
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Separately, Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 27 suspects, including members of banned outfits, and recovered weapons form their possession from Mehran town, Korangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jamshed Quarter areas. According to Rangers sources, three alleged cadres of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and TTP were among the detainees.
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Separately, three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud group militants were arrested along with a huge cache of weapons, said the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on March 13. During their investigation into terrorism, Police were i
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Separately, three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud group militants were arrested along with a huge cache of weapons, said the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on March 13. During their investigation into terrorism, Police were informed of TTP militants’ presence in a squatter settlement of Manghopir. Pursuing the lead, CID Operations Wing conducted a raid in the area, where terrorists opened fire on the law enforcers’ team. The CID retaliated and, after a brief encounter, arrested Muhammad Shoaib Mehsud, Khalid Rehman Mehsud and Aurangzeb Mehsud. When the CID officials searched their hideout, they recovered an eight suicide jacket, a blasting mortar shell, three hand grenades, a Kalashnikov, two TT pistols, a battery, two battery cells, an electronic button, detonating wire, a kilogram of ball bearings and a large quantity of bullets. Initial investigation revealed that the militants worked in Karachi under Shehzad Rehman Mehsud’s command. The accused were involved in extortion, kidnappings for ransom and target killings, and were assigned targets by Shehzad Mehsud. The extortion and ransom money was sent to their ‘commander’ Jiyaad Yaar in Waziristan (FATA). The accused admitted that they were going to carry out a suicide attack in Karachi, for which they were awaiting Jiyaad Yaar to specify a target. The militants had recently abducted machinery export businessman from Super Market and demanded ransom from the family via call from Waziristan. The accused were also planning to abduct a businessman from Gulistan-e-Jauhar, but were arrested before their plan could come to fruition.
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March - 13 
The body of a teenaged boy Mohammed Hassan (14) was recovered from bushes near Railway Store in Civil Lines Police Limits. He was of Afghan origin.
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The body of a teenaged boy Mohammed Hassan (14) was recovered from bushes near Railway Store in Civil Lines Police Limits. He was of Afghan origin.
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March - 13 
The bullet-riddled body of another man was found from Chawala Market in Rizvia Police Limits
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The bullet-riddled body of another man was found from Chawala Market in Rizvia Police Limits
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March - 13 
The Director of the Orangi Pilot Project, Parveen Rehman, 56, was shot dead near the Banaras Bridge in the Peerabad Police Remits of Karachi (Karachi Districts), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 13, reports The News. Parveen worked at the Or
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The Director of the Orangi Pilot Project, Parveen Rehman, 56, was shot dead near the Banaras Bridge in the Peerabad Police Remits of Karachi (Karachi Districts), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 13, reports The News. Parveen worked at the Orangi Pilot Project and was a resident of Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Peerabad’s Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Zahid Siddiqi said that two armed assailants riding a motorcycle came across her car and opened indiscriminate fire on her. She got injured and died later. Police said that it was a target killing. Depurty Inspector General (DIG, West) Javed Alam Odho, “We suspect that a banned outfit might be responsible for the murder. The killing is similar to the attacks on polio workers. We will probe different angles of the case.”
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The Senate on March 13 unanimously passed the Anti-Terrorism (Second Amendment) Bill 2013, reports Daily Times. The second amendment bill, which aims to counter terrorism, is an enhanced and rigorous version of the one passed by the National Assembly
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The Senate on March 13 unanimously passed the Anti-Terrorism (Second Amendment) Bill 2013, reports Daily Times. The second amendment bill, which aims to counter terrorism, is an enhanced and rigorous version of the one passed by the National Assembly earlier. It was moved by Law Minister Farooq H Naek. Some of the key features showed that the bill envisages dealing more strictly with the elements posing danger to national security. The amended bill shows that the Government may, for period not exceeding thirty days and after recording reasons, thereof, issue order for preventive detention of any person who has been concerned in any offence under this act relating to national security and sectarianism or against whom a reasonable compliant has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists of his having been so concerned for purposes of inquiry.
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Unidentified gunmen on March 13 abducted two women tourists, from the Czech Republic, in Chaghi District, officials said, according to Daily Times. Local government officials said the women entered the province from Iran as tourists and were abducted
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Unidentified gunmen on March 13 abducted two women tourists, from the Czech Republic, in Chaghi District, officials said, according to Daily Times. Local government officials said the women entered the province from Iran as tourists and were abducted from an area some 550 kilometres west of Quetta, the provincial town of Balochistan, which borders both Iran and Afghanistan. “Both the women were from Czech Republic and entered in Pakistan as tourists,” Akbar Hussain Durrani, the provincial home secretary told AFP. “Gunmen stopped their bus in the Nok Kundi area of Chaghi District and abducted both of them.” Durrani said women were being escorted by a tribal Policeman when they were abducted. The guard was also taken captive but was later freed.
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March - 13 
In the bid to nail down differences of the Chief Justice-led election Government, the big four political parties Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and
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In the bid to nail down differences of the Chief Justice-led election Government, the big four political parties Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) are holding talks once again at the International Convention Centre in Kathmandu on March 13 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting is expected to narrow down the differences of the parties regarding the rank determination and give a final touch to a package deal on the same.
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Meanwhile, leaders from the four major political forces signed an 11-point political agreement at the secretariat of the Special Committee at the International Convention Center, Kathmandu on March 13, reports Myrepublica.com. As per the agreement, t
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Meanwhile, leaders from the four major political forces signed an 11-point political agreement at the secretariat of the Special Committee at the International Convention Center, Kathmandu on March 13, reports Myrepublica.com. As per the agreement, the proposed head of the Government will resume his function as Chief Justice after he accomplishes the task of holding the CA elections, which is described as the main responsibility of the election Government. The agreement stated that the new CA will have 491 members. Of these, 240 members will be elected under the first-past-the-post electoral system and 240 will be elected under proportional representative quotas while another 11 members will be nominated by the cabinet on the basis of political agreement. The agreement further said that the interim cabinet will not be allowed to take any decision that may have a long-term impact on the country
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Nepal on March 13 entered an unusual political course after major political parties signed a deal to form an election Government headed by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports Kantipuronline.com. The deal paved the way for resolving the long standin
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Nepal on March 13 entered an unusual political course after major political parties signed a deal to form an election Government headed by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports Kantipuronline.com. The deal paved the way for resolving the long standing hurdle on the formation of a new Government and new Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai forwarded the recommendation to clear legal hurdles in forming the Chief Justice led Government to President Ram Baran Yadav in the capacity of the caretaker Prime Minister. The non-partisan Government has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting new CA elections by June 21, 2013.
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Rejecting outright the proposal of the four major political parties to form a new Government under the sitting Chief Justice, 18 various minor parties represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) have demanded on March13 (today) the finding
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Rejecting outright the proposal of the four major political parties to form a new Government under the sitting Chief Justice, 18 various minor parties represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) have demanded on March13 (today) the finding of an alternative Prime Ministerial candidate from within the political parties for holding fresh polls, reports Myrepublica.com. Co-chairman of Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) Prakash Chandra Lohani said "The parties told the leaders of the major parties that the syndicate of four parties alone won´t help resolve the problems seen in the country." Likewise, Secretary of the newly-formed Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) Dev Gurung said "The parties strongly criticized the idea of a Chief Justice-led Government. The four parties do not have any capacity to take such a decision. This is against the spirit of the interim constitution. It will give rise to totalitarianism in the country."
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on March 13 said those responsible for the recent “genocide” in the country, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, would be tried if her party returns to power, reports The Daily Star
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on March 13 said those responsible for the recent “genocide” in the country, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, would be tried if her party returns to power, reports The Daily Star. Khaleda while addressing a rally in front of BNP central office in the Dhaka city’s Nayapaltan area said “The Prime Minister is guilty of crimes against humanity. From the Government’s number one to all responsible for killing 170 people across the country would be tried for committing crimes against humanity.” She further said her Government would then form tribunals to try the Police personnel who had been involved in the genocide. She urged the Government to refrain from forming so-called platforms (manchas) and said “Government will not find the escape when people will form their own manchas.” Khaleda also demanded that the Government release all detained opposition leaders and called upon her party men to enforce hartals (general shut downs) on March 18 and 19 across the country if the leaders are not released.
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Land and Land Development Minister Janaka Bandara Thennakoon on March 13 (today) said that the Government will vest around 21,000 acres of land in the Jaffna Peninsula, taken over for military purposes during the war, among their original owners, r
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Land and Land Development Minister Janaka Bandara Thennakoon on March 13 (today) said that the Government will vest around 21,000 acres of land in the Jaffna Peninsula, taken over for military purposes during the war, among their original owners, reports Daily News. He said the Security Forces have already handed over the lands to the Government which they used as camps, check points, bunkers and other military establishments during the humanitarian operation. “We are now looking for the original owners of these lands and we hope to take immediate measures to resolve all disputes that arose due to the requisition of civilian land for military establishments in the Northern and Eastern Provinces,” the minister said. The Land and Land Development Ministry has taken measures to launch a special programme to solve the land disputes in these areas and it will be implemented in the near future on a priority basis. All problems related to lands in those areas are to be solved within next two years, Minister Tennakoon further stated.
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The parents of the dead and missing persons during the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war in Sri Lanka due to the atrocities committed by the terrorists questioned the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 13 why the UN dose
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The parents of the dead and missing persons during the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war in Sri Lanka due to the atrocities committed by the terrorists questioned the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 13 why the UN doses not look into the activities of the terror outfit, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo, the convener of the 'Dead and Missing Persons Front' Ananda Perera questioned why the UNHRC is silent about the atrocities committed by the LTTE during the three decades of terror. Perera accused the UNHRC of not looking into the plight of the people who became destitute due to the brutal activities of the terrorist organization. He further said the UNHRC should also focus its attention on Sri Lanka's major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which was the proxy party of the LTTE during the war and assisted the terrorist organization.
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Meanwhile, Vavuniya prison authorities said on March 13 that no LTTE suspects were located in the Vavuniya prison due to security reasons, reports Daily Mirror. All the LTTE prisoners were at the Anuradhapura prison while Tamil civilian suspects were
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Meanwhile, Vavuniya prison authorities said on March 13 that no LTTE suspects were located in the Vavuniya prison due to security reasons, reports Daily Mirror. All the LTTE prisoners were at the Anuradhapura prison while Tamil civilian suspects were at the Vavuniya prison as usual. The Vavuniya prison was opened on March 12 after being refurbished and the relocating of prisoners would be carried out gradually.
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Police in the evening of March 14 arrested a Pakistani militant, identified as Riyaz Ahmad alias Abu Talha, who they suspect was an associate of the two Fidayeen (suicide attackers) who carried out the earlier reported attack on Central Reserve Po
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Police in the evening of March 14 arrested a Pakistani militant, identified as Riyaz Ahmad alias Abu Talha, who they suspect was an associate of the two Fidayeen (suicide attackers) who carried out the earlier reported attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Bemina locality of Srinagar on March 13 and killed five of them and injured 10 others, including four civilians reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police, Abdul Gani Mir confirmed arrest of a Pakistani militant from Chattabal area of Srinagar but didn’t confirm his involvement in the Fidayeen attack at Bemina. He was arrested from the house of one Ghulam Nabi, a visually challenged person and a pistol which he had concealed in a wardrobe of the house was recovered from him. Sources said that Abu Talha travelled to Narbal in the Northern outskirts of Srinagar around 15 hours before the Fidayeen attack took place at Bemina and received the two Fidayeen. “The duo stayed with him in Chattabal for the night and in the morning he dropped them at Bemina where they carried out the attack”, Police sources added. The sources said that the two Fidayeen who were killed at Bemina were Pakistani nationals and had infiltrated into Kashmir valley recently. “They were in Pattan area of Baramulla District before they came to Srinagar on Tuesday night for carrying out the attack”, sources added. Police besides recovering medicine of Pakistan make had recovered two AK-47 rifles, five AK magazines, 60 AK rounds, two Chinese pistol, two pistol rounds, one UBGL, three UBGL grenades, four hand grenades and two pouches from the encounter site. Police sources said that the medicine of Pakistani make suggested that the duo had infiltrated into Kashmir recently. Sources said that the duo was part of a group of nine militants who have recently infiltrated into Kashmir to carry out targeted attacks.
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Meanwhile, the one-day State-wide bandh (shutdown strike) call given by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), CPI-Maoist’s splinted group, led by Sabyasachi Panda on March 14 had almost no impact anywhere except in Mohana area of Gajapati District, reports
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Meanwhile, the one-day State-wide bandh (shutdown strike) call given by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), CPI-Maoist’s splinted group, led by Sabyasachi Panda on March 14 had almost no impact anywhere except in Mohana area of Gajapati District, reports The Hindu. According to the top Police officials it hinted at diminished clout of Sabyasachi and his outfit. The OMP had given this bandh call to protest against earlier reported killing of Pradip Majhi, the second in command of the OMP on March 11.
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Police have by far arrested four out of a total of 15 persons allegedly involved in the March 13 Bemina (Srinagar District) fidayeen (suicide militants) attack, reports Daily Excelsior on March 15. Bashir Ahmad Mir, resident of Uri area in Baramu
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Police have by far arrested four out of a total of 15 persons allegedly involved in the March 13 Bemina (Srinagar District) fidayeen (suicide militants) attack, reports Daily Excelsior on March 15. Bashir Ahmad Mir, resident of Uri area in Baramulla District, a former militant and currently working for the security agencies, was picked by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police hours after the attack at Bemina. His mobile number was listed in a diary and a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card recovered from the dead fidayeen after the encounter. Sources said that Mir had helped the fidayeen to enter Srinagar city from North Kashmir. Based on Mir’s inputs, as reported earlier, a Pakistani militant, Abu Talha alias Zubair Ahmad, was arrested from Chattabal area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 14. Police further arrested one Pradeep Singh, a Government employee of Kansipora (Baramulla District), accused of providing logistic support to the fidayeen. Singh was on radar of security agency for past several months for his alleged links with militants. The fourth arrestee, reportedly arrested from Shaheen Gunj area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) for his alleged role in providing logistics, is a former militant from Palhalan area of Pattan in Baramulla District.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lakhan Lal (38), was arrested in Dhamtari District, on March 14, reports The Business Standard. He was arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) at Chameda village under Boar
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lakhan Lal (38), was arrested in Dhamtari District, on March 14, reports The Business Standard. He was arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) at Chameda village under Boarai Police Station area on the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border. Lakhan was involved in an incident in Sihawa region in 2009 where a rest house was vandalised and set on fire.
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March - 14 
According to The Times of India, the agitating members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), who are demanding devolution of powers from the Okram Ibobi Singh Government, were reportedly assured of Centre’s assurance. During a recent visit to New
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According to The Times of India, the agitating members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), who are demanding devolution of powers from the Okram Ibobi Singh Government, were reportedly assured of Centre’s assurance. During a recent visit to New Delhi, a 13-member ADC delegation met many central leaders and highlighted their woes. The ADC members are demanding adequate devolution of powers with respect to central schemes and the 26 subjects (government sectors) provided under the provisions of the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council (Third Amendment) Act 2008. They also want a separate budget for the six ADCs. "Since the state government ignored our demands, we went to New Delhi and met many central leaders between February 22 and March 9," said ADC coordinating committee secretary Hemjathang Khongsai. "The central leaders took serious note of the issue and assured to intervene in the matter to ensure our legitimate demands are complied with by the state government soon," he said at a media conference at Imphal on March 14. He said equal development in the State can take place only when powers are devolved to the local bodies in the hill districts.
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March - 14 
Also, a press statement from Paikhomba Meitei, ‘Secretary Information & Publicity Military Affairs’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has said that ‘the acts of a few pseudo revolutionaries’ will not be have any bearing on t
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Also, a press statement from Paikhomba Meitei, ‘Secretary Information & Publicity Military Affairs’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has said that ‘the acts of a few pseudo revolutionaries’ will not be have any bearing on the credibility of the KCP-MC, reports Kanglaonline on March 14. It went on to say that the group would never consider the path of surrendering or negotiating with India to get some benefits.
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Also, one person, identified as Muhammad Dilshad Alam (22) from Bihar, was arrested along with five 7.65 country made pistols and 10 empty magazines on March 14 from Dimapur railway station. According to Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dimapur,
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Also, one person, identified as Muhammad Dilshad Alam (22) from Bihar, was arrested along with five 7.65 country made pistols and 10 empty magazines on March 14 from Dimapur railway station. According to Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dimapur, Relo Aye, the accused acquired the pistols from one “Mama” in Bihar and was to hand over to one local man in Dimapur. Aye said that Police suspected the local person to be an underground member. In his confessional statement, the accused has claimed to be just a “middle man.
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An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) took place at Moujadar basti area under Borpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on March 14, reports Times of India. SFs recovere
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An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) took place at Moujadar basti area under Borpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on March 14, reports Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 rifle, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), some incriminating documents and a motorcycle from the spot. However, no one was killed or arrested during the encounter.
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Earlier, on the first of day of the operation (March 14) to recover the bodies, Police had come under fire at Manmaru village of Bandgaon block and in the ensuing encounter four Maoists were injured, adds The Telegraph.
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Earlier, on the first of day of the operation (March 14) to recover the bodies, Police had come under fire at Manmaru village of Bandgaon block and in the ensuing encounter four Maoists were injured, adds The Telegraph.
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Further, Jharkhand Police conducted a survey regarding the number of active Maoists and criminals operating in the State, on the direction of the Central Government, reports The Pioneer, on March 15. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Jharkhand Police
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Further, Jharkhand Police conducted a survey regarding the number of active Maoists and criminals operating in the State, on the direction of the Central Government, reports The Pioneer, on March 15. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Jharkhand Police, Suman Gupta said as per the result of the survey in Hazaribagh there are 241 Maoists and 374 criminals active. Gupta said that after getting the direction of Central Government she sat with the Superintendent of Police (SP) of all the five districts of the range and told to prepare the list of Maoists and criminals at Police Station level. She said that on the Police Station level they were categorized in three grades ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ on the basis of their criminal history and the cases lodged against them. Those included in ‘A’ category are hardcore while in ‘B’ category Maoists and criminals of mediocre group have been included. She said that this report will go to the center and to Governor’s advisor K Vijay Kumar, who during last meeting had raised this matter.
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Further, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is in the process of appointing local area commanders in the Sonitpur District, security agencies have ascertained. The next step would be the selection of cadres and their training to set up
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Further, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is in the process of appointing local area commanders in the Sonitpur District, security agencies have ascertained. The next step would be the selection of cadres and their training to set up armed squads, sources revealed
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In addition, life remained affected to due to curfew on March 14 and 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew was clamped in Srinagar (Srinagar District), Budgam (Budgam District), Ganderbal (Ganderbal District), Bandipora (Bandipora District), Kupwara (K
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In addition, life remained affected to due to curfew on March 14 and 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew was clamped in Srinagar (Srinagar District), Budgam (Budgam District), Ganderbal (Ganderbal District), Bandipora (Bandipora District), Kupwara (Kupwara District), Sopore and Baramulla in Baramulla District, Pampore, Tral, Awantipora and Pulwama (Pulwama District), Anantnag, Bijbehara and Mattan in Anantnag District, Kulgam (Kulgam District) and Shopian (Shopian District) as authorities apprehended trouble in Kashmir valley.
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Manipur has six ADCs in five hill Districts - Ukrhul, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Chandel and two in Senapati District including Senapati and Sadar Hills.
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Manipur has six ADCs in five hill Districts - Ukrhul, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Chandel and two in Senapati District including Senapati and Sadar Hills.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into recent alleged killing of three cadres of the breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) by the Police. The ANVC-B leaders and the villagers had cited foul play in the operati
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Meanwhile, a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into recent alleged killing of three cadres of the breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) by the Police. The ANVC-B leaders and the villagers had cited foul play in the operations of the Police against the militants and termed the killings as ‘fake encounter’. An official said that WCR Marak, the Extra Assistant Commissioner of Rongjeng (East Garo Hills District), will probe the killing of the ANVC-B cadres. The magisterial inquiry was ordered on March 12.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, alert has been sounded in Maoist-hit areas of South Odisha following the state-wide bandh (shut down) reportedly called by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda on March 14, reports The Times of India. The call has been given
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Meanwhile, alert has been sounded in Maoist-hit areas of South Odisha following the state-wide bandh (shut down) reportedly called by Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda on March 14, reports The Times of India. The call has been given by Panda in protest against the killing of Govinda Majhi alias Pradeep, who was the second in command of his rebel faction, in a an 'encounter' with police in Gajapati's Karanjidua forest on March 11. Commenting on the matter, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Southern Range), Amitabh Thakur said "We have not made any specific arrangements for the bandh but we have adequate forces. Police are always on alert in Maoist-hit districts."
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Meanwhile, the next round of `tripartite talks` involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of India and the State government of Manipur is likely to take place sometime in April or May, reports kanglaonline on March 14. The Government of
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Meanwhile, the next round of `tripartite talks` involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of India and the State government of Manipur is likely to take place sometime in April or May, reports kanglaonline on March 14. The Government of Manipur had reportedly submitted a list of development projects being supposedly implemented in the hill districts in the 5th `tripartite talk` held on February 12, 2013 to establish that it (Manipur government) has been doing enough in the hill districts or `tribal areas` with regard to the development projects. The representatives of the Manipur government had also reportedly stated that the demand for the `Alternative Arrangement` for the Nagas in Manipur was beyond the brief and mandate of the team and that could be taken up only at the political level and that they would like the `tripartite talk` to examine how equal development could be brought to the hills. The UNC is said to be taking up intensive verification on the listed projects and documenting what was the development of the hills that the Manipur government was talking about.
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Meanwhile, Union Minster of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde on March 14 said, "The killed terrorists are suspected to be of foreign origin...Although the responsibility for the incident was owned by an agent of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the aut
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Meanwhile, Union Minster of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde on March 14 said, "The killed terrorists are suspected to be of foreign origin...Although the responsibility for the incident was owned by an agent of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the authenticity of the claim is yet to be ascertained," according to The Times of India. He further listed the reasons which prompted security agencies to point to foreign origin of the killed terrorists. He said items like diaries carrying telephone numbers and a Pakistan-made tube of skin ointment found on the terrorists indicated that they were of 'foreign' origin. He added, "Investigations reveal that this tube (Betnovate skin ointment) was manufactured in Glaxo Smithkline Pak Ltd at 35 Dockyard, Karachi. The name of the tube was mentioned in Urdu and the numbers mentioned in the diaries appear to be of Pakistani origin." Emphasizing that the terrorists were suicide attackers, the minister said, "Their bodies were shaven which confirms them to be fidayeen" - pointing to the practice among such terrorists who shave their bodies after leaving their family for the assigned mission. Officials in security agencies explained that bodies of all the fidayeen in the past were found to be shaven. "It may just be a coincidence, but past findings point to this practice", said an official, adding the 'shaven' body could just be a pointer. He further said the government "knew there will be such attempts" after the executions of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attack convict Ajmal Kasab and December 13, 2001, Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. Referring to the terror situation, he said, terrorist incidents in Kashmir had reduced. Shinde said against 1990 incidents in 2005 in which 189 security personnel, 970 terrorists and 557 civilians were killed, the number of such incidents reduced to only 220 in 2012 where only 15 security personnel and 15 civilians, besides 72 terrorists were killed. He said there were 340 terror incidents in 2011 in which 33 security personnel, 31 civilians and 100 terrorists were killed, while there were as many as 488 such incidents in 2010 in which 69 security personnel and 47 civilians and 232 terrorists were killed. In 2008, Shinde said there were 708 incident in which 75 security personnel, 91 civilians and 339 terrorists were killed, against 499 incidents in 2009 in which 79 security personnel, 71 civilians and 239 terrorists were killed. The Home Minister said against 406 infiltration attempts in the Kashmir Valley in 2005 of which 255 were successful, such infiltration attempts were reduced to only 222 in 2012 and 121 of these were successful. The infiltration attempts in the Valley were 188 in 2011 and 288 in 2010. Of these, 52 successful attempts were made in 2011 and 82 in 2010. The infiltration attempts in 2006 and 2005 were 355 and 218 respectively, of which 251 and 92 respectively were successful.
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Nagaland Post reports on March 15 that troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres from Dimapur (Dimapur District) in two separate incidents. One NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre, a ‘lieutenant’, who was also
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Nagaland Post reports on March 15 that troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres from Dimapur (Dimapur District) in two separate incidents. One NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre, a ‘lieutenant’, who was also a ‘commander’ of Nuiland area, was arrested near area Murgipatti in Dimapur District along with one 7.65mm pistol, one magazine and six live rounds.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested four suspects from Munger District on March 14 in connection with the February 21 Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) blasts, reported Indian Broadcasting Network. Earlier on March 13, a Delhi court
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested four suspects from Munger District on March 14 in connection with the February 21 Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) blasts, reported Indian Broadcasting Network. Earlier on March 13, a Delhi court remanded suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Obaid-ur-Rehman custody of the NIA for seven days in connection with the February 21 Hyderabad blasts
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Lalgarh District on March 14, reports dnaindia.com. Acting on a tip-off, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Lalgarh District on March 14, reports dnaindia.com. Acting on a tip-off, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel launched a joint operation in the area and recovered the weapons. Commandant of the CRPF's 50th Battalion, Shankarlal Sengupta, said "We carried out operations and eventually we could recover some explosives, as you have seen, approximately, it may be 35 to 40 kg and one single barrel 315 inch weapon, possibly it is country-made but I am not sure that the expert will be able to tell whether it is country-made or handmade, and one live IED (improvised explosive device), it is still underground and the squad will arrive." Sengupta said that 70 country-made weapons have also been recovered.
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Separately, CRPF removed two of its oldest bunkers from Eidgah locality of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 14, reports The Times of India. Adding the two bunkers a total of 46 such posts have been removed in last two-and-a-half years from
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Separately, CRPF removed two of its oldest bunkers from Eidgah locality of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 14, reports The Times of India. Adding the two bunkers a total of 46 such posts have been removed in last two-and-a-half years from Srinagar. Public Relation Officer (CRPF), Sudhir Kumar said, "There were no orders. It is part of a routine review exercise which CRPF and civil administration undertake regularly."
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March - 14 
Separately, Latehar Police arrested four suspected Maoists and recovered 32 SIM cards, fake identity cards, pen drives and ideological literature from them. Latehar SP Kranti Kumar said based on the information provided by the Maoists the Police also
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Separately, Latehar Police arrested four suspected Maoists and recovered 32 SIM cards, fake identity cards, pen drives and ideological literature from them. Latehar SP Kranti Kumar said based on the information provided by the Maoists the Police also recovered four live can bombs and cartridges from Katia jungle - where 14 people were killed in an encounter with rebels in January 7, 2013. Of the four rebels arrested, two are from Bihar and have worked closely with the Maoists' central committee member Arvindji alias Dev Kumar Singh, the mastermind of the Latehar ambush.
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Separately, two alleged PLA cadres along with weapons were arrested by a team of Moreh Police on 14 March at around 7.30 pm from Moreh ward number 2 in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol marked with ‘BARRETA U.S.A made’, bearing
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Separately, two alleged PLA cadres along with weapons were arrested by a team of Moreh Police on 14 March at around 7.30 pm from Moreh ward number 2 in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol marked with ‘BARRETA U.S.A made’, bearing body number BER571838, along with five live rounds with magazine along with one mobile phone was recovered from one person who is identified as Khuraijam Dutta Singh alias Santosh alias Roshan. One nironco Pistol `made in china` bearing body number 405292 with five live rounds, a magazine and a mobile was recovered from the second person identified as Sanasam Amumacha alias Solomon.
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SFs also arrested one PREPAK cadre on March 14 at about 5:30 pm from Kairang Chingya Leikai along with a demand letter of the organization, said a release of Superintendant of Police (SP), Imphal East. According to the release, the arrested person ha
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SFs also arrested one PREPAK cadre on March 14 at about 5:30 pm from Kairang Chingya Leikai along with a demand letter of the organization, said a release of Superintendant of Police (SP), Imphal East. According to the release, the arrested person has been identified as Pukhrambam Amarjeet Singh (27).
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The BSF also arrested 10 Bangladeshi smugglers and five Indian smugglers and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 70,000 besides arresting two Bangladeshi racketeers.
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The BSF also arrested 10 Bangladeshi smugglers and five Indian smugglers and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 70,000 besides arresting two Bangladeshi racketeers.
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The BSF also arrested nine Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and seven linkmen in 2013
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The BSF also arrested nine Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and seven linkmen in 2013
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The Shillong Times reports on March 15 that the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Meghalaya sector, which guards the 443-kilometer Indo-Bangla border along Meghalaya, has arrested as many as 44 Bangladeshi immigrants in 2013.
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The Shillong Times reports on March 15 that the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Meghalaya sector, which guards the 443-kilometer Indo-Bangla border along Meghalaya, has arrested as many as 44 Bangladeshi immigrants in 2013.
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The Times of India on March 16 reports that the arrested militant Abu Talha alias Zubair Ahmad, a ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), revealed that LeT had pushed in nine militants through the Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla
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The Times of India on March 16 reports that the arrested militant Abu Talha alias Zubair Ahmad, a ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), revealed that LeT had pushed in nine militants through the Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla District to carry out suicide attacks soon after the hanging of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru on February 9, 2013. Talha had escaped the Bemina attack site on March 13. Interrogators of Abu Talha said, "Abu Talha received instructions from his Pakistani handlers on his mobile phone, procured from the Kashmiri boys, not to participate in the Bemina attack and that he would be tasked for another fidayeen attack." Abu Talha also disclosed the identity of the two Pakistani fidayeen, added The Hindu. Hyder is a resident of Sahewal District of Punjab province in Pakistan and Saif is a resident of Dera Gazi Khan District in the same province. Further, since December 2012, intelligence agencies have intercepted several radio communication of LeT to its sympathisers in the Kashmir valley directing to build capabilities to provide housing and other logistic support to terrorist who would cross over, reports NDTV.
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The use of a satellite phone in Gujarat has got the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) concerned, The Times of India reports on March 15. Investigators have begun probing the matter to ascertain if Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief
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The use of a satellite phone in Gujarat has got the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) concerned, The Times of India reports on March 15. Investigators have begun probing the matter to ascertain if Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief’ of Indian Mujahideen (IM), wass in the state. On March 13, officials of Crime Branch and ATS met to discuss the implications of satellite phone use in the state in January 2013. "The use of satellite phones is restricted in India. One can't use such a device without explicit permission from the Department of Telecom (DoT) due to fear of its misuse by anti-social elements…" said a state Police official. Investigators are also seeing the incident in light of the recent abortive tunneling attempt by terror accused lodged in Sabarmati (Gujarat) jail.
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March - 14 
Twenty militants were killed and another 20 injured as fighting between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) outfit continued on March 14 in the Qambarkhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Trib
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Twenty militants were killed and another 20 injured as fighting between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Ansarul Islam (AI) outfit continued on March 14 in the Qambarkhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Sources said hundreds of TTP militants attacked AI positions in Narhaw, Bhutan Sharif and Thambu Khijali Ziyarath areas, leaving several persons dead and torching a number of houses vacated by fleeing families. The attacks were carried out in AI’s stronghold of Bagh Maidan.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, the preliminary report of fact-finding mission of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh has held the Police and the provincial administration squarely responsible for the horrible affair. The comm
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Meanwhile, the preliminary report of fact-finding mission of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh has held the Police and the provincial administration squarely responsible for the horrible affair. The commission in its report said that the purpose of this preliminary report is to present facts as ascertained regarding the incident of violence on March 9, 2013, in Joseph Colony and the events that led to the incident. The report will also look at the response of the administration before and during the incident and identify those responsible for the lapse. According to the HRCP, on March 9, more than 200 houses in Joseph Colony were attacked, looted and burnt by a mob.
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March - 14 
. Meanwhile, police arrested another six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Karachi and seized heavy explosives and weapons. “Those arrested included Bashir Ullah, who was a mastermind of the deadly bombing in Abbas Town neighbourhood,
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. Meanwhile, police arrested another six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Karachi and seized heavy explosives and weapons. “Those arrested included Bashir Ullah, who was a mastermind of the deadly bombing in Abbas Town neighbourhood,” senior Police official Shahid Hayat said.
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March - 14 
Also, a dead body packed in gunny bag was found near Madras society in Sachal area.
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Also, a dead body packed in gunny bag was found near Madras society in Sachal area.
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March - 14 
At least two ethnic Punjabis were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Qandeel Chowk in Gwadar city (Gwadar District), on March 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least two ethnic Punjabis were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Qandeel Chowk in Gwadar city (Gwadar District), on March 14, reports Daily Times.
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March - 14 
Elsewhere, Police shot dead a militant ‘commander’ suspected over the killing of a prominent woman development worker Parveen Rehman (56). Senior Police official Javed Odho told, “He was a local commander of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan organ
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Elsewhere, Police shot dead a militant ‘commander’ suspected over the killing of a prominent woman development worker Parveen Rehman (56). Senior Police official Javed Odho told, “He was a local commander of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan organisation and was a suspect in the killing of Parveen Rehman a day earlier.” As reported earlier, Parveen Rehman was killed on March 13.
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March - 14 
Further, the dead body of one Muhammad Nazeer (27) was found near a telephone exchange on Hashim Raza Zaidi Road of Malir town
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Further, the dead body of one Muhammad Nazeer (27) was found near a telephone exchange on Hashim Raza Zaidi Road of Malir town
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March - 14 
In a separate incident, one Irshad (40), an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), was killed near the Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation Centre in Babar Market.
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In a separate incident, one Irshad (40), an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), was killed near the Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation Centre in Babar Market.
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March - 14 
In another incident, Nadeem (36), an activist of Shabab-e-Milli (SeM), was killed while another was injured in Sector 7-D within the Surjani Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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In another incident, Nadeem (36), an activist of Shabab-e-Milli (SeM), was killed while another was injured in Sector 7-D within the Surjani Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, dead bodies of two brothers Abdullah (29) and Wahid (24) were discovered from Malir River in the jurisdiction of Khokhrapar Police Station
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Meanwhile, dead bodies of two brothers Abdullah (29) and Wahid (24) were discovered from Malir River in the jurisdiction of Khokhrapar Police Station
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, hundreds of men, women and elderly people staged a strong protest demonstration outside the Quetta Press Club of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, against the arrest of 11 children being portrayed as paid wor
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Meanwhile, hundreds of men, women and elderly people staged a strong protest demonstration outside the Quetta Press Club of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, against the arrest of 11 children being portrayed as paid workers of banned outfit United Baloch Army (UBA) by the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA). Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Quetta Mir Zubair Mehmood at a press conference on March 13, had claimed that 11 detained children had admitted their role in the bomb blasts in different parts of Quetta, while working for the UBA. The protesters were carrying placards inscribed with demands such as ‘we want justice’ and ‘release innocent children’. They chanted slogans against the Government.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, Nawab Aslam Raisani led coalition government now stands restored in Balochistan as a two-month term of Governor Rule imposed in the province expired at 12:00am on March 14 (today), Geo News reported, quoting The News. According to sources,
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Meanwhile, Nawab Aslam Raisani led coalition government now stands restored in Balochistan as a two-month term of Governor Rule imposed in the province expired at 12:00am on March 14 (today), Geo News reported, quoting The News. According to sources, Governor Balochistan, Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi, has held a meeting with the Aslam Raisani to hash over the situation after the end of Governor Rule and the reinstatement of his government. Raisani has called all the Parliamentary leaders from the political parties that form the coalition government to join heads in Islamabad on March 14. The Balochistan Assembly will complete its tenure on April 5. Federal minister Israrullah Zehri on March 13 said Aslam Raisani would nominate caretaker Chief Minister.
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March - 14 
The death toll in March 12 Bannu town (Bannu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) bomb blast increased to three as one more injured person succumbed to his injuries on March 14, reports Daily Times. As reported earlier on March 12, two persons, Shahab and h
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The death toll in March 12 Bannu town (Bannu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) bomb blast increased to three as one more injured person succumbed to his injuries on March 14, reports Daily Times. As reported earlier on March 12, two persons, Shahab and his son Dilnawaz were killed and 20 persons including two Policemen were injured in a remote-controlled bomb, planted on a motorbike in Bannu bazaar (Market).
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March - 14 
The National Assembly on March 14 unanimously passed a resolution against the February 9, 2013, hanging of Afzal Guru (in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail), convicted in December 13, 2001, attack on Indian Parliament and called upon the United Nations (UN) and
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The National Assembly on March 14 unanimously passed a resolution against the February 9, 2013, hanging of Afzal Guru (in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail), convicted in December 13, 2001, attack on Indian Parliament and called upon the United Nations (UN) and the international community to help Kashmiris and get their right to self-determination, reports Dawn. The resolution was moved by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief and chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the end of his farewell speech in the National Assembly. “This house demands that India should stop brutal actions against Kashmiris and atrocities inflicted on people who were protesting the execution of Kashmiri leader Afzal Guru,” said the resolution read by Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The resolution demanded that the body of Afzal Guru be handed over to his family members for proper burial and also called upon the Indian Government to lift the curfew in Jammu and Kashmir. It further stated that India should repeal ‘black laws’ imposed on the Kashmiri people, ensure ‘freedom’ of the media and allow ‘free exercise’ of religious practices as enshrined in UN resolutions and its charter. The resolution emphasized that the Kashmir issue was not an internal affair of India. It said that the international community and UNSC should not remain oblivious to this issue and play their role in its resolution in light of UN resolutions.
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March - 14 
Three Persons were killed and six others were injured in an explosion in the Landhi area of New Muzaffarabad Colony within the Quaidabad Police Station
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Three Persons were killed and six others were injured in an explosion in the Landhi area of New Muzaffarabad Colony within the Quaidabad Police Station
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March - 14 
Further, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-M-Baidya) called a bandh in Kathmandu on March 14 to protest the appointment of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi as the head of the Interim Election Council, reports Myrepublica.com. Vehicles plying t
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Further, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-M-Baidya) called a bandh in Kathmandu on March 14 to protest the appointment of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi as the head of the Interim Election Council, reports Myrepublica.com. Vehicles plying the capital´s streets came to a standstill and people had to rush to their destinations on foot. CPN-M is not the only party that protested the Chief Justice’s appointment; 21 other fringe parties have also protested the Chief Justice-led government, arguing that it was against the principle of separation of powers.
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March - 14 
Further, the Baburam Bhattarai-led Cabinet on March 14 (today) endorsed a political document signed by four major forces and recommended President Ram Baran Yadav to remove hurdles of 25 articles of the Interim Constitution by invoking Article 158, t
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Further, the Baburam Bhattarai-led Cabinet on March 14 (today) endorsed a political document signed by four major forces and recommended President Ram Baran Yadav to remove hurdles of 25 articles of the Interim Constitution by invoking Article 158, to pave the way for the formation of a new interim election council under Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports The Himalayan Times.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on March 14 welcomed the appointment of an interim body tasked with overseeing what would be the second national polls since the end of the country's civil war in 2006. In a statement issued by Ban's spokes
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Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on March 14 welcomed the appointment of an interim body tasked with overseeing what would be the second national polls since the end of the country's civil war in 2006. In a statement issued by Ban's spokesperson said, "The secretary-general welcomes the appointment of an Interim Electoral Council which has ended the protracted stalemate in Nepal." "He urges all actors to create a conducive environment for the next elections and to maintain the momentum to implement the outstanding commitments of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement," the statement said. In the statement, Ban noted that UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will visit Nepal from March 19 to 21.
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March - 14 
Separately, Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on March 14 (today) was sworn in as the head of the Interim Election Council (election Government) at a special function organised at the President's Office in Shital Niwas, Kathmandu, reports Nepalnews.com. W
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Separately, Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on March 14 (today) was sworn in as the head of the Interim Election Council (election Government) at a special function organised at the President's Office in Shital Niwas, Kathmandu, reports Nepalnews.com. While President Ram Baran Yadav administered the oath of office to Regmi, the new head of Government administered the same to ministers Madhav Ghimire and Hari Prasad Neupane. Regmi has been assigned various portfolios, including finance and defence. Ghimire, a former chief secretary, has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs as well as Foreign Minister. Neupane, a former bureaucrat at the law ministry, will take charge at the law ministry as well as Ministry of Labour.
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March - 14 
Separately, the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) on March 14 said that a sheer attack on independent judiciary by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi by heading an election government has left a black spot in Nepal's six decade-long judicial history, reports The
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Separately, the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) on March 14 said that a sheer attack on independent judiciary by Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi by heading an election government has left a black spot in Nepal's six decade-long judicial history, reports The Himalayan Times. The NBA also expressed displeasure to the negligence of the President as a patron of the Interim Constitution of Nepal saying that the President did not take any steps to prevent the unconstitutional move of the political parties and the Chief Justice. The NBA has also urged the legal practitioners and other professional organizations to condemn such antidemocratic move. Likewise, the Supreme Court Bar Association has also condemned the appointment of the Chief Justice to the post of the Prime Minister.
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March - 14 
The first meeting of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi-led interim election cabinet on March 14 decided to stop the distribution of state benefits, reports Nepalnews.com. As per the decision of the three-member cabinet, state largesse will not be distribu
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The first meeting of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi-led interim election cabinet on March 14 decided to stop the distribution of state benefits, reports Nepalnews.com. As per the decision of the three-member cabinet, state largesse will not be distributed to anybody without formulating clear guidelines. The election Government has also expressed commitment to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections in a free and fair manner on time and has called upon all the political parties, civil society and the general public to create an election atmosphere.
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March - 14 
The Noakhali District unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) called a dawn to dusk hartal (general shut down) on March 14 in protest against the arrest of BNP joint Secretary Joynal Abedin Farque, reports The Independent. They sought immediate re
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The Noakhali District unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) called a dawn to dusk hartal (general shut down) on March 14 in protest against the arrest of BNP joint Secretary Joynal Abedin Farque, reports The Independent. They sought immediate release of party leaders and cadres. In one incident, the BNP cadres set the rail line ablaze after the Intercity Upakul went towards Dhaka city.
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March - 15 
Indian Parliament on March 15 took strong exception of Pakistan’s National Assembly’s March 14 resolution, that condemned the February 9, 2013, execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and demanded that his mortal remain
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Indian Parliament on March 15 took strong exception of Pakistan’s National Assembly’s March 14 resolution, that condemned the February 9, 2013, execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and demanded that his mortal remains be handed over to his family, and out-rightly rejected it, reports The Hindu. Both Houses of the Indian Parliament moved a resolution warning Pakistan not to interfere in its internal affairs and stop supporting terrorists. The resolution in both the Houses, read: “This House totally rejects the Resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on March 14, 2013. The House notes that Pakistan has committed that it would not allow its territory to be used for terrorism against India and only fulfilment of this commitment can be the basis for peaceful relations with Pakistan.” It further read, “The House rejects interference in the internal affairs of India and calls upon the National Assembly of Pakistan to desist from such acts of support for extremist and terrorist elements. Any attempt from any quarter to interfere in the internal affairs of India will be met resolutely and with complete unity of our nation.” The resolution also reiterated that, “the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir, including the territory under illegal occupation of Pakistan, is and shall always be an integral part of India.”
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March - 15 
According to the State home department's records, in the year 2012, Security Forces (SFs) recovered about 444 arms, 9,373 rounds of ammunition and 200 explosives from all corners of the state, reports Times of India on March 16. Goalpara District to
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According to the State home department's records, in the year 2012, Security Forces (SFs) recovered about 444 arms, 9,373 rounds of ammunition and 200 explosives from all corners of the state, reports Times of India on March 16. Goalpara District topped the chart in arms recovery with a total of 123 arm recoveries in 2012. Also, 654 rounds of ammunition, 14 grenades and 36 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) s were recovered from the District. SFs said that Goalpara District has seen a steep increase in the seizure of arms and ammunition as the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) are highly active along the Assam-Meghalaya border. "Last year, there were at least 50 arms, 148 rounds of ammunition, six grenades and five IEDs recovered from Kokrajhar District," added the report. As many as 36 and 21 arms were recovered from Baksa and Udalguri Districts of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) respectively last year. The report cited that the highest number of 42 grenades was recovered from Baksa District. While in the Hill Districts, of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, 33 and 31 arms seized respectively in 2012. SFs seized almost 2,967 rounds of ammunition from these two Districts alone. As per the records available, 2,438 rounds of ammunition were recovered from Guwahati city, which topped the charts in the ammunition seizure category. Further, 22 arms and five explosives were also seized from the city in 2012. Besides, the Government Railway Police (GRP) too seized at least 16 arms and 1,035 rounds of ammunition during the same period in the State.
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March - 15 
Also, the Parishad warned the State Government of strong consequences if the culprits aren’t brought to book in the next 48 hours.
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Also, the Parishad warned the State Government of strong consequences if the culprits aren’t brought to book in the next 48 hours.
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March - 15 
Demanding a definite and positive solution to bring back peace and normalcy in Garo Hills a conglomerate of NGOs and Civil Societies on March 15 took out a peace rally in the streets of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills. The objective of the peace rall
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Demanding a definite and positive solution to bring back peace and normalcy in Garo Hills a conglomerate of NGOs and Civil Societies on March 15 took out a peace rally in the streets of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills. The objective of the peace rally was to demand concerned Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Ministers to chalk out a positive solution to end the ongoing violence relating to militancy and crimes against women in Garo Hills, stated the conglomerations spokesperson, TD Shira.
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March - 15 
Further, a 36-hour Goalpara bandh (General strike) beginning from March 19 has been called by the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) in support of their demand to delete the names of non-Rabha and Garo villages from the draft of villages.
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Further, a 36-hour Goalpara bandh (General strike) beginning from March 19 has been called by the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) in support of their demand to delete the names of non-Rabha and Garo villages from the draft of villages.
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March - 15 
Kanglaonline reports that at least one Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was killed and another three personnel injured when two powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs exploded simultaneously on March 15 at around 7:30 am near Kundong Leirembi unde
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Kanglaonline reports that at least one Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was killed and another three personnel injured when two powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs exploded simultaneously on March 15 at around 7:30 am near Kundong Leirembi under Moreh Police station in Chandel District. Havildar Dumar Bahadur (38) was killed on the spot while Havildar Thakur Singh, Rifleman Apan Jokkam and Rifleman Upendra Nayak sustained multiple injuries. According to reports, the two IEDs were planted on the road sides near Prayer Hill which is located around two and half kilometres away from Kundong Lairembi temple towards Imphal along National Highway 2. The bombs were triggered using a remote control device from a distance of around one and half metres away when the personnel of 9 Assam Rifles under Head Quarter 26 Sector posted at Moreh who were on Road Opening Patrol (ROP) duty reached the area. Meanwhile, a press statement signed by the Chief of ‘department of publicity’ of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), Bangkim has claimed that the bomb attacked was carried out by a special warfare group of its arm wing, People’s Revolutionary Army (PLA). The statement has also claimed that five personnel of the 9 Assam Rifles were killed in the attack and other few personnel were left injured.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, a Chinese made hand grenade was found within the premises of Leibaklei Gas agency at Kakching (Thubal District) in the morning of March 15, reports The Sangai Express. Police retrieved the grenade later.
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Meanwhile, a Chinese made hand grenade was found within the premises of Leibaklei Gas agency at Kakching (Thubal District) in the morning of March 15, reports The Sangai Express. Police retrieved the grenade later.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, on the second day of Police operation (March 15) to recover the bodies of the villagers, the security personnel spent much of the day fighting with the Prasad Guru squad of the Maoists at Kudabeda village in Sonuwa area of the district. "T
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Meanwhile, on the second day of Police operation (March 15) to recover the bodies of the villagers, the security personnel spent much of the day fighting with the Prasad Guru squad of the Maoists at Kudabeda village in Sonuwa area of the district. "They (the rebels) opened fire on the police party heading toward Manmaru village to recover the bodies (of the six villagers) to prevent them from entering the forest," deputy inspector general, Kolhan, Arun Kumar Singh, said. An injured rebel, identified as Dhanai, succumbed to injuries on way to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Lodhai camp. The forces also recovered three sophisticated rifles and cartridges from Kudabera though police did not disclose the number of the arms.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, three youths, including two minors from Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District, who went missing on March 8, are suspected to have joined the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times. Two minors and their friend Rec
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Meanwhile, three youths, including two minors from Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District, who went missing on March 8, are suspected to have joined the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times. Two minors and their friend Rechan M Sangma (19), all school dropouts from Athiabari, were last seen on March 8.
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March - 15 
Police Commissioner Alok Mittal inaugurated a new cybercrime cell at the Police office building in Sector 51 of Gurgaon city (Gurgaon District), The Times of India reports on March 16. With the inauguration of the new cell, there are now two cybercri
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Police Commissioner Alok Mittal inaugurated a new cybercrime cell at the Police office building in Sector 51 of Gurgaon city (Gurgaon District), The Times of India reports on March 16. With the inauguration of the new cell, there are now two cybercrime cells functional in Gurgaon and both of them will be working under the supervision of Rajesh Duggal, DCP (crime). The new cybercrime cell also has seven Policemen, led by inspector Suresh Kumar. Cases like email hacking, threats by email, facebook misuse, online fraud, employment fraud, data theft, cyber stalking, pornography, etc. will be investigated by this cell.
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March - 15 
Police on March 15 arrested a Nigerian national, identified as Carl Joseph Astusz, at Arihant College, in Pune District for allegedly possessing and trying to circulate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), Indian Express reports on March 17. He was arre
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Police on March 15 arrested a Nigerian national, identified as Carl Joseph Astusz, at Arihant College, in Pune District for allegedly possessing and trying to circulate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), Indian Express reports on March 17. He was arrested Section 489 (b)(c) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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March - 15 
Ri-Bhoi National Liberation Front (RBNLF), a nondescript outfit, directed Congress legislator from Uoi constituency (Ri-Bhoi District) Ngaitlang Dhar to quit his Assembly membership and also threatened him with dire consequences if he failed to do so
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Ri-Bhoi National Liberation Front (RBNLF), a nondescript outfit, directed Congress legislator from Uoi constituency (Ri-Bhoi District) Ngaitlang Dhar to quit his Assembly membership and also threatened him with dire consequences if he failed to do so, reports Nagaland Post. This was informed by Ri-Bhoi District Superintendent of Police (SP) V R S Reddy who on March 15 said, “The group has asked Dhar to resign from his post as MLA and threatened to eliminate him and his family members if he fails to comply with the demand”. The SP also said the threat letter was signed by one J.J Lapang and one B.L Syiem who claimed themselves as being chairman and general secretary of the outfit respectivel
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March - 15 
Separately, State Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary on March 15 said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which is in force in some states of the country including Manipur and Jammu & Kashmir, should be scrapped, reports Times of India.
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Separately, State Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary on March 15 said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which is in force in some states of the country including Manipur and Jammu & Kashmir, should be scrapped, reports Times of India. Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary further said that AFSPA is gender-biased.
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March - 15 
Separately, two alleged PLA cadres along with weapons were arrested by a team of Moreh Police on 14 March at around 7.30 pm from Moreh ward number 2 in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol marked with ‘BARRETA U.S.A made’, bearing
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Separately, two alleged PLA cadres along with weapons were arrested by a team of Moreh Police on 14 March at around 7.30 pm from Moreh ward number 2 in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. One .9mm pistol marked with ‘BARRETA U.S.A made’, bearing body number BER571838, along with five live rounds with magazine along with one mobile phone was recovered from one person who is identified as Khuraijam Dutta Singh alias Santosh alias Roshan. One nironco Pistol `made in china` bearing body number 405292 with five live rounds, a magazine and a mobile was recovered from the second person identified as Sanasam Amumacha alias Solomon.
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March - 15 
The 600 page chargesheet of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that the accused in the Bangalore (Karnataka) terror module case, Dr. Zafar Ahmed Sholapur and Abdul Hakim Jamdar visited not only Iran and Pakistan but also Riyadh (Saudi A
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The 600 page chargesheet of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that the accused in the Bangalore (Karnataka) terror module case, Dr. Zafar Ahmed Sholapur and Abdul Hakim Jamdar visited not only Iran and Pakistan but also Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in pursuit of their terrorist designs, The Times of India reports on March 16. The chargesheet says Dr Sholapur and Jamdar wanted to fight against the US by joining the Afghan army after completing the murderous tasks. According to the chargesheet, "In Pakistan, they met Abdul Rehman alias Farhathullah Ghori, accused in the Akshar Dham attack case. Ghori introduced them to ISI agents and trained the two men to collect intelligence, execute cyber crime and use weapons”. Dr. Nayeem Ahmed Siddiqui, is the second doctor arrested and named an accused in the case. NIA investigation revealed that another accused, Mohammed Akram alias Khalid, too visited Saudi Arabia in the guise of a driver to forge links with the jehadis. Akram also met in Riyadh "Abu Hamza, working for LeT and wanted accused in Sai Baba temple blast case in Hyderabad in the year 2002", the chargesheet says. Among the various people Akram met in Riyadh were three men from Karnataka who the chargesheet identifies as 'Dr Imran alias Immu, learnt to be a native of Karnataka, Motu Doctor, learnt to be a native of Karnataka, Dr Usman Ghani Khan alias Abu Anas, a native of Dharwad...' The chargesheet names 25 people as accused, of which 11 have been arrested.
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March - 15 
The Assam Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad (Assam Minority Struggle Association) on March 15 staged a dharna (sit-in protest) in front of the Goalpara (Goalpara District) Deputy Commissioner’s office to protest against the killings of non-Rabhas in the
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The Assam Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad (Assam Minority Struggle Association) on March 15 staged a dharna (sit-in protest) in front of the Goalpara (Goalpara District) Deputy Commissioner’s office to protest against the killings of non-Rabhas in the District, reports The Telegraph. Assam Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad ‘president’, Naziruddin Ahmed alleged that people from a particular community attacked two non-Rabha boys who were on their way to Dhuptola from Moilapathar in broad daylight on March 13. Azibar Ali (15) was killed in the attack and another boy, Hazer Ali, was seriously injured. “Before this incident, Soman Ali (18) was killed and his body was recovered from Maladhara. So, one after another incident is taking place and the government is doing absolutely nothing to control the situation,” Ahmed claimed. Ahmed said that they were neither opposed to the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) poll nor against the council itself. But villages where the population of Rabhas is less than 50 per cent of the total population should not be included in the council, he said
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March - 15 
The Tinsukia administration has requested Dispur for 45 motorbikes to reduce response time during anti-insurgency operations after the latest security review pointed to a heightened threat perception in the border district, reports The Telegraph. Ins
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The Tinsukia administration has requested Dispur for 45 motorbikes to reduce response time during anti-insurgency operations after the latest security review pointed to a heightened threat perception in the border district, reports The Telegraph. Insurgent groups like Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and Naga militant outfits are active in the District that shares a 240kilometre border with Arunachal Pradesh.
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March - 15 
Tihar jail (in Delhi) authorities on March 15 were directed by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi to produce Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan before it on March 16, reports The Times of India. NI
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Tihar jail (in Delhi) authorities on March 15 were directed by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi to produce Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan before it on March 16, reports The Times of India. NIA will once again take the custody of these two who had recceed Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), to confront them with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Obaidur Rehman. The agency took Rehman's custody on March 13, in connection with the Hyderabad blasts. It has already questioned Maqbool and Imran once in connection with the blasts. According to sources, NIA told the judge that the operatives had given conflicting statements to them during separate interrogations and needed to be interrogated together, Deccan Herald reports on March 15. The two have been in judicial custody at Tihar jail, after Police arrested them for the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra) blasts.
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Unidentified militants abducted three ginger traders from an area near Terang basti under Manja police station of Karbi Anglong District on March 15, reports Nagaland Post. According to information a group of five armed unidentified militants abducte
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Unidentified militants abducted three ginger traders from an area near Terang basti under Manja police station of Karbi Anglong District on March 15, reports Nagaland Post. According to information a group of five armed unidentified militants abducted the traders, Minu Basumatary, Pawgan Singson and Dulal Basumatary. Sources revealed that a huge sum (around INR 1.8 million) has been demanded from the relatives of the abducted persons.
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March - 15 
Separately, a dead body of a man, identified as Muhammad Waseem (26), was found near Naad-e-Ali bus stop of Malir town.
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Separately, a dead body of a man, identified as Muhammad Waseem (26), was found near Naad-e-Ali bus stop of Malir town.
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March - 15 
A tower of a cellular company was partially damaged in the blast in Togh Sarai area of Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 15, reports The News.
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A tower of a cellular company was partially damaged in the blast in Togh Sarai area of Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 15, reports The News.
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March - 15 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 15 sent 13 suspects nominated in the violence in the Badami Bagh area of Lahore (Lahore District) to a 14-day judicial remand, reports Daily Times. On March 9, hundreds of angry protesters turned into arsonists,
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 15 sent 13 suspects nominated in the violence in the Badami Bagh area of Lahore (Lahore District) to a 14-day judicial remand, reports Daily Times. On March 9, hundreds of angry protesters turned into arsonists, attacking around 160 houses and 80 shops of Christians in Badami Bagh, just a day after allegations of blasphemy were levelled against a man in the area.
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March - 15 
At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 15, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Akram (53), a vegetable vendor, was killed by unidentified assailants i
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At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 15, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Akram (53), a vegetable vendor, was killed by unidentified assailants inside his shop situated in Landhi area.
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March - 15 
In another incident, an unidentified body of a man was recovered from a metal box at platform no 7/8 Cantonment Station.
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In another incident, an unidentified body of a man was recovered from a metal box at platform no 7/8 Cantonment Station.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, Pakistan Rangers claimed to have arrested about three dozen suspects, including cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and alleged target killers, in separate raids in the Karachi. They also claimed to have recovered a torture cell fro
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Meanwhile, Pakistan Rangers claimed to have arrested about three dozen suspects, including cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and alleged target killers, in separate raids in the Karachi. They also claimed to have recovered a torture cell from Yousuf Goth, an area of Baldia town. According to Ranger’s spokesman, the raids were conducted on a tip-off and heavy contingent of Law Enforcers cordoned off the separate areas of the metropolis including Yousuf Goth, Saudabad, Malir, Khokrapar, Gharibabad and Sohrab Goth.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, the bomb disposal unit (BDU) defused an improvised explosive device in a crowded bazaar near Lakki Gate in Bannu town of same District. Sources said that the explosives placed in a ghee-tin fitted to a detonator.
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Meanwhile, the bomb disposal unit (BDU) defused an improvised explosive device in a crowded bazaar near Lakki Gate in Bannu town of same District. Sources said that the explosives placed in a ghee-tin fitted to a detonator.
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March - 15 
The United States has violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and shattered tribal structures with unmanned drone strikes in its counterterrorism operations near the Afghan border, a UN human rights investigator said in a statement on March 15, reports Daily
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The United States has violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and shattered tribal structures with unmanned drone strikes in its counterterrorism operations near the Afghan border, a UN human rights investigator said in a statement on March 15, reports Daily Times. UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, Ben Emmerson, visited Pakistan for three days this week as part of his investigation into the civilian impact of the use of drones and other forms of targeted killings. “As a matter of international law, the US drone campaign in Pakistan is being conducted without the consent of the elected representatives of the people, or the legitimate Government of the State,” Emmerson said in a statement issued by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva. “It involves the use of force on the territory of another state without its consent and is therefore a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty,” he said. Emmerson said in January he would investigate 25 drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories. He is expected to present his final report to the UN General Assembly in October.
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Three British Muslims, including a convert to Islam pleaded guilty in court on March 15 to travelling to Pakistan for terror training, reports Daily Times. Richard Dart (29), Imran Mahmood (21) and Jahangir Alom (26), appeared by video-link before a
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Three British Muslims, including a convert to Islam pleaded guilty in court on March 15 to travelling to Pakistan for terror training, reports Daily Times. Richard Dart (29), Imran Mahmood (21) and Jahangir Alom (26), appeared by video-link before a judge at the Old Bailey’s central criminal court in London of England. The charges said that they travelled to Pakistan for terror training, travelled abroad to commit acts of terrorism and provided information about travel to Pakistan, terrorism training and operational security while there. The three men were arrested in July 2011.
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March - 15 
Five persons were injured as the agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) and 21 other smaller parties on March 15 burnt copies of the 11-point agreement in Kathmandu signed by the four major political parties that le
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Five persons were injured as the agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) and 21 other smaller parties on March 15 burnt copies of the 11-point agreement in Kathmandu signed by the four major political parties that led to the formation of the interim election Government under the leadership of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, reports Nepalnews.com. The leaders and cadres of the fringe parties gathered and burnt the copies of the agreement. There was a clash between the agitators and the Police during the protest. Five demonstrators were injured in the clash. The 22 minor parties have opposed the agreement to form the Chief Justice-led Government with CPN-M-Baidya terming it an outcome of foreign intervention while others are saying that the sitting Chief Justice cannot head the Government.
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Further, in a meeting in Kathmandu 34 parties‚ including the CPN-M-Baidya on March 15 have decided to boycott the public functions in which President Ram Baran Yadav‚ Chief Justice‚ chairman of the election Government Khil Raj Regmi and Cabinet membe
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Further, in a meeting in Kathmandu 34 parties‚ including the CPN-M-Baidya on March 15 have decided to boycott the public functions in which President Ram Baran Yadav‚ Chief Justice‚ chairman of the election Government Khil Raj Regmi and Cabinet members will take part, reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting also decided to bar President Yadav‚ Regmi and ministers from the Districts and organise a mass meeting on March 17 to expose the leaders of the four major parties‚ hold interactions with members of the civil society on March 18 and interact with former lawmakers on March 19.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) on March 15 urged newly appointed head of the interim election Government Khil Raj Regmi to step down as Chief Justice "so as to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the
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Meanwhile, the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) on March 15 urged newly appointed head of the interim election Government Khil Raj Regmi to step down as Chief Justice "so as to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law". In a statement issued by Ben Schonveld, ICJ’s South Asia Director in Kathmandu said “The Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting human rights in Nepal.” He added, “To preserve the Nepali judiciary’s hard-won independence, the Chief Justice should step down from his post as soon as he assumes his position at the top of the Executive Branch.” “Appointing the serving Chief Justice to act as Chairperson of the Council of Ministers throws the country into uncharted constitutional waters. This agreement obliterates the line between the executive and the judiciary,” Schonveld added.”
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, Sachetan Hindu Samaj in a news conference at the Chittagong Press Club in Chittagong District on March 15 asked the Government to compensate the members of religious minorities affected by attacks of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student
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Meanwhile, Sachetan Hindu Samaj in a news conference at the Chittagong Press Club in Chittagong District on March 15 asked the Government to compensate the members of religious minorities affected by attacks of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) across the country, reports New Age. Sachetan Hindu Samaj convener Ripam Das in a written speech said JeI-ICS cadres men had been running amok in different areas of the country since the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict awarding death sentence to top JeI leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 independence war. Lokonath Ashram Parishad leader Tapon Chakrabarty and Bangladesh Hindu Alliance Chittagong chapter convener Jishu Krishna Rakkhith were also present in conference.
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Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, after visiting the victim of Hindu families in Banskhali sub-District of Chittagong District on March 15, assured the minority families of ensuring their security and said the people involved with the recent atta
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Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, after visiting the victim of Hindu families in Banskhali sub-District of Chittagong District on March 15, assured the minority families of ensuring their security and said the people involved with the recent attacks on minorities in Chittagong District and other parts of the country will be dealt with iron fists, reports The Independent. He said “The anti-liberation forces have carried out the violence and attack on the families of minority communities in a bid to cancel the trial of war criminals. But the Government will not tolerate any violence in the country and is determined to check the anti-liberation force with iron fists.”
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March - 15 
Separately, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia addressing a rally at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District on March 15 called the Gonojagoron Mancha (platform) at Shahbagh in Dhaka city a platform of “atheists and spo
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Separately, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia addressing a rally at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District on March 15 called the Gonojagoron Mancha (platform) at Shahbagh in Dhaka city a platform of “atheists and spoilt people”, reports The Daily Star. She threatened that there would be a counter mancha if the Shahbagh demonstrations were not shut down and that people would march towards Dhaka to bring the Government down. The BNP chief repeatedly said the Shahbagh demonstrators were not neutral and that only spoilt youths assembled there. She claimed the Government was patronizing those youths by providing them with food and money.
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March - 15 
The United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 15 adopted the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Sri Lanka in Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka's Special Envoy of the President on Human Rights Minister of Plantation In
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The United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 15 adopted the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Sri Lanka in Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka's Special Envoy of the President on Human Rights Minister of Plantation Industries Mahinda Samarasinghe delivered a statement to the Council on Sri Lanka's progress in the promotion of human rights. He briefed the Council that the Government is actively engaged in removing military involvement in civil administration, demining, and rehabilitation, and had launched national reconciliation and peace-building initiatives. Sri Lanka had accepted 113 out of 204 recommendations received, and had also made 19 voluntary commitments. Sri Lanka was currently evaluating the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 15 answering a question during the sessions at the 22nd Session of the UNHRC also asked the International Community as to why “it keeps silent on the atrocities committed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eela
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Meanwhile, Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 15 answering a question during the sessions at the 22nd Session of the UNHRC also asked the International Community as to why “it keeps silent on the atrocities committed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),” reports Daily Mirror.
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March - 15 
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, on March 15 (today) said that Sri Lanka undertook a task never undertaken by any country that faced terrorism, by even rehabilitating suicide bombers of t
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Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, on March 15 (today) said that Sri Lanka undertook a task never undertaken by any country that faced terrorism, by even rehabilitating suicide bombers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and releasing them to the Sri Lankan community, reports Daily News. He said, “LTTE suicide bombers struck over 230 times, killing thousands of civilians. They targeted men, women and children indiscriminately and left thousands dead and maimed. They created a massive wave of terror in the country.” He further said, “LTTE combatants including trained suicide bombers have now been rehabilitated and released to the community as part of the Government’s programme to restore the lives of the people who would otherwise have been sacrificed as human cannon fodder.”
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March - 16 
A Delhi Court on March 16 remanded two alleged operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, to National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody for four days for questioning over the February 21, 2013, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blas
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A Delhi Court on March 16 remanded two alleged operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, to National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody for four days for questioning over the February 21, 2013, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts and also for confronting them with another alleged IM operative Obaid-ur-Rehman. The duo was arrested recently.
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March - 16 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Giridih Police from Pirtand, on March 16, arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Chudka Manjhi alias Sheetal Manjhi, when vehicles on the way to Pirtand were stopped
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Giridih Police from Pirtand, on March 16, arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Chudka Manjhi alias Sheetal Manjhi, when vehicles on the way to Pirtand were stopped by Police, reports The Times of India. Manjhi was wanted in several cases of Maoist violence, including killing of five Security Forces (SFs), of a bank van in 2010, attacking block building at Pirtand and attacking a Police team at Chilkari, the same year. He had also blown up the Dumri block offices with explosives and killed a night-guard at a Police picket in 2010. Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP), Amol V Honkar, said Police checked vehicles including bikes. Manjhi was riding a bike and when Police caught hold of him they seized one pistol and three live cartridges from his possession. A Maoist literature warning Police informers with serious consequences was also found.
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March - 16 
A Maoist carrying a head money of INR 5,000 was arrested during a search operation in the Bastar District on March 16, reports The Business Standard. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Sangeeta Peter, said, "25-year-old Antu was nabbed by the joi
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A Maoist carrying a head money of INR 5,000 was arrested during a search operation in the Bastar District on March 16, reports The Business Standard. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Sangeeta Peter, said, "25-year-old Antu was nabbed by the joint contingent of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) late last night from the forest pocket of Lohandiguda Police Station area of the District." She added, "The naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] was a member of Kudud Dalam (armed squad) of Maoist and was using a muzzle-loading gun."
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March - 16 
After four days of struggle, the Security Forces (SFs), on March 16, succeeded in recovering the bodies of six villagers, who were suspected to have been killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a jan adalat (people's court) i
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After four days of struggle, the Security Forces (SFs), on March 16, succeeded in recovering the bodies of six villagers, who were suspected to have been killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a jan adalat (people's court) in Manmaru village, under Tebo Police Station, of West Singhbhum District, reports The Pioneer.
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March - 16 
An Assam Rifles trooper sustained minor injuries in an exchange of fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Soha village near Deomali town in Tirap District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The excha
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An Assam Rifles trooper sustained minor injuries in an exchange of fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Soha village near Deomali town in Tirap District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The exchange of fire lasted for about three hours, informed Tirap Superintendant of Police (SP) Vikramjit Singh. "As per our source, the NSCN cadres were numbered around 40 and were heavily armed. Though lesser in number, the Assam Rifles personnel stood their ground and bravely fought them," Singh said. The incident happened when the cadres of NSCN-IM, on March 16, launched an assault on healthcare workers, including doctors, of Soha for not meeting their ransom demands. The circle officer and a Police team rushed to the village, but found the road blocked by the insurgents, who directed them to go back. When the officials refused to head back, the militants reportedly fired on them and set the circle officer's vehicle afire. This prompted the Police, along with Assam Rifles personnel, to fire in retaliation.
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March - 16 
Bokaro District Police, on March 16, recovered 97 detonators which were being carried illegally along with other explosives in a van from Ranchi to Pakur, reports The Times of India. Although the seizure was made during a routine check on National Hi
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Bokaro District Police, on March 16, recovered 97 detonators which were being carried illegally along with other explosives in a van from Ranchi to Pakur, reports The Times of India. Although the seizure was made during a routine check on National Highway 23 in Jaridih Police Station area, it took whole night for the Police Officers to confirm that the detonators were being carried unlawfully as the suppliers were unable to produce documents. Police arrested a woman hiding inside the vehicle besides the driver and his helper. "We are investigating to ascertain the motive behind carrying the explosives illegally at night. There are many questions like - is there any involvement of Maoists, are the detonators being supplied illegally to stone crushers, who is the woman and why she is travelling in the vehicle - which we are trying to get the answers," said a Police Officer.
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March - 16 
Former militant leader Dilip Nunisa has launched a new political party in Dima Hasao District and started campaigning for the coming Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) election, reports Times of India. Nunisa announced the formation of the Dima Has
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Former militant leader Dilip Nunisa has launched a new political party in Dima Hasao District and started campaigning for the coming Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) election, reports Times of India. Nunisa announced the formation of the Dima Hasao Dal (DHD) in a public meeting held at Kalachand in the hill district on March 16.
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March - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) women cadres identified as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi (39) and Aribam Rita Devi (35) from Bamon Leikai Thangapat Mapal o
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Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) women cadres identified as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi (39) and Aribam Rita Devi (35) from Bamon Leikai Thangapat Mapal on March 16. On verification, Mayanglambam Victoria Devi stated that she joined PREPAK organization in the month of January 2013 through one Aribam Rita Devi of Bamon Leikai and they were involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen etc and transportation and of arms and ammunition from one place to another, it added.
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March - 16 
Lieutenant General A.K. Sahni, General Officer Commanding (GOC, 3 Corps), said in Agartala on March 16 that India’s borders with China and Myanmar are stable and peaceful and there are no immediate threats on these frontiers, reports Nagaland Post. “
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Lieutenant General A.K. Sahni, General Officer Commanding (GOC, 3 Corps), said in Agartala on March 16 that India’s borders with China and Myanmar are stable and peaceful and there are no immediate threats on these frontiers, reports Nagaland Post. “There are no immediate threats along these borders. These frontiers are stable and peaceful,” Sahni told reporters. “We take corrective measures when we find any deficiencies along the borders. Some patches of border with Myanmar in Manipur are being fenced,” he added. On counter-terrorism, he said: “Myanmar has assured India...that Myanmar’s territory would not be allowed to be used by the northeast extremists. Recently, the security forces in Tamu town in Myanmar seized huge quantities of drugs, arms and ammunition (meant) to be smuggled to northeast militants. This shows that Myanmar is sincere to curb illegal activities harming India”.
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March - 16 
Meanwhile, JWG Convener Singson said that the Chiang Mai meeting would be the continuation of the reconciliation process. While stating that NSCN-KK had no comment on the ongoing talk between NSCN-IM and the government of India, Singson also said tha
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Meanwhile, JWG Convener Singson said that the Chiang Mai meeting would be the continuation of the reconciliation process. While stating that NSCN-KK had no comment on the ongoing talk between NSCN-IM and the government of India, Singson also said that for the past four years, his side has been trying to come out with something but “we have not been able to break the ice” and asked why so much time has been taken for the Nagas to reconcile.
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March - 16 
Meanwhile, People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, strongholds like Khunti, Gumla, Latehar and Simdega Districts of Jharkhand remained completely affected on March 12 due to an indefinite bandh (shut down strike
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Meanwhile, People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, strongholds like Khunti, Gumla, Latehar and Simdega Districts of Jharkhand remained completely affected on March 12 due to an indefinite bandh (shut down strike) called by PLFI cadres against the arrest of one its cadres, Dinesh Patel, from Ranchi, Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer. PLFI demanded the State Police to produce Patel before any court of law immediately. Barring some two-wheelers, public transport vehicles remained off the roads.
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March - 16 
Nagaland Post reports on March 17 that two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested by 29 Assam Rifles personnel while collecting illegal tax from shop owners near Kalibari area in Dimapur District. One 7.65mm
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Nagaland Post reports on March 17 that two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested by 29 Assam Rifles personnel while collecting illegal tax from shop owners near Kalibari area in Dimapur District. One 7.65mm pistol, two 7.65mm pistol magazines and twenty five rounds, cash and slips were seized from them. The individuals revealed that they were collecting tax for NSCN-K. The accused were handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur.
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March - 16 
Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) functionaries have left Nagaland for Chiang Mai, Thailand on March 16 for another round of meet on reconciliation. NSCN-IM team
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Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) functionaries have left Nagaland for Chiang Mai, Thailand on March 16 for another round of meet on reconciliation. NSCN-IM team, comprising of four members, was led by steering committee and convener of its political affairs committee V.S. Atem while NSCN-KK team comprising of three members was led by kilonser (minister) C. Singson. Both the leaders are also conveners of Joint Working Group (JWG) on reconciliation. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Atem said the meeting this time would discuss the process of Naga reconciliation. He exuded confidence that there would be realization of the “ground reality” and understanding of the Naga issue in the right perspective so that the Naga Reconciliation also follow suit. When asked about the status of the ongoing talks with the Government of India, Atem said that nothing was hidden from the Nagas. He said that for many years the Nagas have been fighting for their rights. “We are still discussing on sovereignty. We have been discussing about sovereignty with government of India too”, Atem added.
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March - 16 
On March 16, Police raided the farm house of Jali Pati at Kusanpalli village of the same district and seized 592 gelatin sticks kept in three packets. Jali and Sukumar have been arrested. Police said they were supplying the explosives to Communist Pa
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On March 16, Police raided the farm house of Jali Pati at Kusanpalli village of the same district and seized 592 gelatin sticks kept in three packets. Jali and Sukumar have been arrested. Police said they were supplying the explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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March - 16 
On March 16, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United revolutionary Front (URF) cadre identified as Heikrujam Joychandra Singh alias Joy (36) from Khurai Lamlong Bazaar in front of the Punshi Pharmacy, the release said. One demand letter of URF and
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On March 16, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United revolutionary Front (URF) cadre identified as Heikrujam Joychandra Singh alias Joy (36) from Khurai Lamlong Bazaar in front of the Punshi Pharmacy, the release said. One demand letter of URF and one mobile phone along with two SIM cards were recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that hejoined the organization in the month of January 2013 through one Naochi of Thoubal area, the release said.
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March - 16 
Police claimed to have busted a racket in Mohali (Mohali District) involving Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and narcotics and arrested five persons on March 16, reports The Times of India. FICN worth INR 94,000 was seized from the gang and interrog
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Police claimed to have busted a racket in Mohali (Mohali District) involving Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and narcotics and arrested five persons on March 16, reports The Times of India. FICN worth INR 94,000 was seized from the gang and interrogation of gang members revealed that the FICN and narcotics were routed through Nepal and Uttar Pradesh.
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March - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on March 16 arrested a Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) militant, Thomas Daulagapu, from upper Mahandijua village under Manja Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. In a confessional statement given to Man
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Security Forces (SFs) on March 16 arrested a Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) militant, Thomas Daulagapu, from upper Mahandijua village under Manja Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. In a confessional statement given to Manja Police, Thomas Daulagapu revealed that around 30 DJNA cadres were receiving training in NSCN-K camp. The arrested cadre told Manja police that DJNA was to pay a huge sum to NSCN-K for “imparting training and arming the group.” The arrested cadre admitted that the newly formed outfit was also active in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao district for collecting fund by “means of extortion.” Thomas said a former Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) cadre Runit Jidung engaged him to send out extortion notices to various individuals and organizations. He revealed that Runit was supposed to receive 20% of the total collection. Thomas also mentioned that the chief aim of DJNA was to form a separate state (Dimaraji) for the Dimasa community on the lines of the disbanded DHD.
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March - 16 
SFs arrested an ULFA-ATF militant, identified as Amar Deka alias Abinash Asom (23), from Darrang District on March 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a Chinese M–46 grenade and some incriminating documents from his possession.
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SFs arrested an ULFA-ATF militant, identified as Amar Deka alias Abinash Asom (23), from Darrang District on March 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a Chinese M–46 grenade and some incriminating documents from his possession.
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March - 16 
The deputy kilonser (minister) of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) ‘home affairs’ in-charge of Zeliangrong Region, Lungchaibi has said that the State Government of Manipur or any concern authority must give priori
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The deputy kilonser (minister) of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) ‘home affairs’ in-charge of Zeliangrong Region, Lungchaibi has said that the State Government of Manipur or any concern authority must give priority and encourage the local contractors, registered societies or agencies to execute any kind of significant development work or contractual work or scheme, The Sangai Express reports on March 17. "This appeal and request are in the interest of the general public of the Zeliangrong community in particular and the people in general," he said.
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March - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, on March 16, informed the Assembly that more security personnel will be deployed in insurgency dominated Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of the State soon. The Chie
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The Shillong Times reports that Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, on March 16, informed the Assembly that more security personnel will be deployed in insurgency dominated Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of the State soon. The Chief Minister said that a batch of newly recruited Police personnel is undergoing training at training camps and they will pass out shortly. As-soon-as they pass out they will be deployed in different areas of these Districts to maintain law and order situation as per requirements, he said.
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March - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Umsiyem Tent Post in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi Fake India Currency Note (FICN) racketeer along with FICN having a face value of INR 40,000, Bangladeshi Tak
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Umsiyem Tent Post in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi Fake India Currency Note (FICN) racketeer along with FICN having a face value of INR 40,000, Bangladeshi Taka 2060 and other items on March 16 evening. He has been identified as Muhammad Azim, a resident of Sylhet Bangladesh. According to BSF, the seized FICN was being smuggled from Bangladesh and was meant for circulation in the Indian market.
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March - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) stationed at Maibong in Dima Hasao recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, official sources said on March 16. The cache of arms included two .9 mm pistols with magazine, four 12 bore guns,
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The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) stationed at Maibong in Dima Hasao recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, official sources said on March 16. The cache of arms included two .9 mm pistols with magazine, four 12 bore guns, four Chinese grenade, two radio sets, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and a few detonators which were hidden in an old water tank. Security sources suspected that the recovered arms belonged to Dimasa National Liberation Force (DNLF).
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March - 16 
The Times of India reports that Arunachal Pradesh governor General (Retd), J J Singh said the State has remained by and large peaceful during the year 2012-2013 with a marked improvement on the law and order front. In his address to the budget sessio
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The Times of India reports that Arunachal Pradesh governor General (Retd), J J Singh said the State has remained by and large peaceful during the year 2012-2013 with a marked improvement on the law and order front. In his address to the budget session of the state assembly that began at Itanagar on March 15, he said the Government was able to largely neutralize the 'bandh culture', which was threatening to have severe ramifications on the law and order of the State and on the work efficiency. "The coordination between Army, paramilitary and state police forces has been praiseworthy, leading to the elimination of 13 rebels besides the arrest of 107 others and a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosive materials seized during the year," he said. Another development, he said, was the weaning away of influence of certain left wing extremist organizations, which had started entering the state from the plains of Assam. The Union home ministry had released an amount of INR 100 million for logistic support to the existing paramilitary forces deployed in the State, he disclosed, adding that the State Government had sanctioned the setting up of an all-women Police station in the capital city as well as women Police cell in each Di
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March - 16 
Daily Times reports that a security guard working at a private bus terminal in the jurisdiction of Pirwadhai Police station in Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab has been shot dead on March 16. Shahid, son of Liaqat was gunned down and his body was
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Daily Times reports that a security guard working at a private bus terminal in the jurisdiction of Pirwadhai Police station in Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab has been shot dead on March 16. Shahid, son of Liaqat was gunned down and his body was dumped in a deserted place. Tags
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March - 16 
Daily Times reports that at least five security personnel were severely injured in a remote-controlled blast in the Miranshah area of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 16. The security officials had been on routi
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Daily Times reports that at least five security personnel were severely injured in a remote-controlled blast in the Miranshah area of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 16. The security officials had been on routine patrolling when they were targeted. The powerful blast completely destroyed their vehicle
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March - 16 
The United States on March 16 expressed its disappointment over Sri Lanka's rejection of all Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations from States that called upon it to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommen
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The United States on March 16 expressed its disappointment over Sri Lanka's rejection of all Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations from States that called upon it to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations. Delivering a statement, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe said the U.S. is disappointed that Sri Lankan Government rejected all UPR recommendations from States that called upon it to implement the LLRC recommendations and called on the government to expeditiously implement both the UPR and LLRC recommendations.
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March - 17 
13 youths from Charaideo Sub-Division in Sivasagar District have joined the Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) a few days back. The youths who claimed to have joined the ULFA-ATF have not disclosed their addresses or
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13 youths from Charaideo Sub-Division in Sivasagar District have joined the Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) a few days back. The youths who claimed to have joined the ULFA-ATF have not disclosed their addresses or their real surnames and mentioned their surnames as Asom. A few of them who signed the release are Pabitra Asom, Papu Asom, Gonesh Asom, Binod Asom, Jitu Asom, Nomal Asom and Khagen Asom. The youths, most of them less than 30 years of age, stated in a press release that they joined the outfit willingly for the failure of the authorities in solving issues like the granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Tai-Ahom community and the Dibang dam, among others.
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March - 17 
A huge cache of explosives, including 1,727 detonators and four mobile phones, was seized from a farm house during a raid by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and local Police under Motu Police Station limits of Malkangiri District, on Marc
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A huge cache of explosives, including 1,727 detonators and four mobile phones, was seized from a farm house during a raid by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and local Police under Motu Police Station limits of Malkangiri District, on March 17, reports The New Indian Express. On a tip off, Security Forces (SFs) raided the farm house of one Sukumar Bairagi and recovered the explosives.
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March - 17 
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh will raise Specialised Forces trained in guerrilla warfare on the lines of the 'Greyhounds', a Special Police unit in Andhra Pradesh, reports dnaindia.com on March 18. According to the plan, which is likely t
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Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh will raise Specialised Forces trained in guerrilla warfare on the lines of the 'Greyhounds', a Special Police unit in Andhra Pradesh, reports dnaindia.com on March 18. According to the plan, which is likely to be placed before the Union Cabinet soon, the Special Forces will come up in Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and funds will be given to create and upgrade infrastructure, weaponry and equipment to combat the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem. The proposed outlay during the 12th Plan in this regard is INR 3.73 billion, of which the Union Government will give INR 2.8 billion (75 per cent of the total outlay) and INR .93 billion by the state Governments (25 per cent), the Union Ministry of home Affairs (MHA) said in its proposal.
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March - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person at Kothi village in Bhamragad tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District, on suspicion of being Police informer on March 17, reports The Times of India. The villagers discovered th
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person at Kothi village in Bhamragad tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District, on suspicion of being Police informer on March 17, reports The Times of India. The villagers discovered the unidentified body riddled with bullets on March 18. Police Department denied any links with the person and termed the killing as reckless and cowardice act. Sources claimed that the person was mentally ill and roamed around in the villages eating whatever people offered him.
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March - 17 
Director General Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Pranay Sahay on March 17 said that CRPF will follow its existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while rendering operational duties in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. The SOP mandate that o
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Director General Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Pranay Sahay on March 17 said that CRPF will follow its existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while rendering operational duties in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. The SOP mandate that one-third component of the force, when out on security and law and order duties, will have firearms and secure the rest of the squad who carry batons and riot-gears.
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March - 17 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, accused of murders and attack on Police party, have been arrested during an operation by Police and Border Security Force (BSF) troopers at Enhur village in Kanker District, on March 17, repor
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, accused of murders and attack on Police party, have been arrested during an operation by Police and Border Security Force (BSF) troopers at Enhur village in Kanker District, on March 17, reports The Hindustan Times. The arrested were identified as Bodhram (55), Suderam Netam (45), Narayan Nareti (45), Pyarelal Jain (40) and Maniklal Nareti (25).
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March - 17 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre from Mana Ongkhol Mamang Leikai on March 17 at about 12:20 am. The arrested person has been identified as Koijam Nimai alias Angom Meitei (51).
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre from Mana Ongkhol Mamang Leikai on March 17 at about 12:20 am. The arrested person has been identified as Koijam Nimai alias Angom Meitei (51).
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March - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that three militants reportedly surrendered to Police commandos at Moreh in Chandel District on March 17. However, due to security reasons, the identities of the surrendered cadres and their outfit have not been disclosed officia
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Kanglaonline reports that three militants reportedly surrendered to Police commandos at Moreh in Chandel District on March 17. However, due to security reasons, the identities of the surrendered cadres and their outfit have not been disclosed officially. It could not be confirmed whether they surrendered along with arms or not, till the filling of this report.
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March - 17 
Normalcy returned to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 17 as business establishments, schools, public transport remained operational, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew clamped since March 13 was lifted from most part of the State in the eve
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Normalcy returned to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 17 as business establishments, schools, public transport remained operational, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew clamped since March 13 was lifted from most part of the State in the evening of March 16 barring old city area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District). Curfew from the old city areas were lifted on the morning of March 17. However, authorities on March 17 imposed restrictions in Langate town of Kupwara District following fresh clashes between forces and protesters. Villagers reportedly took to the streets in protest against arrest of a youth from the village.
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March - 17 
Pradip Roy, a member of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and wanted in Godapani Pathak’s murder, was arrested by Bengal police from Kamakhyaguri in Jalpaiguri District in north Bengal a few days ago and was handed over to Bongaigaon Police
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Pradip Roy, a member of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and wanted in Godapani Pathak’s murder, was arrested by Bengal police from Kamakhyaguri in Jalpaiguri District in north Bengal a few days ago and was handed over to Bongaigaon Police, reports The Telegraph on March 18. He is now being interrogated at Abhayapuri Police Station of the District since the past couple of days. Eight suspected KLO activists were arrested so far in the murder case. The militants abducted Pathak and engineer Faizul Islam on May 2, 2012 in Bongaigaon District.
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March - 17 
SFs arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman, Sanjeev Mushahary (28), from an undisclosed location, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman, Sanjeev Mushahary (28), from an undisclosed location, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 17 
State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi expressed satisfaction over the dialogue between the Central Government and Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), reports The Shillong Times. Saying that the peace talks with ULFA-PTF was progressing in the right dire
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State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi expressed satisfaction over the dialogue between the Central Government and Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), reports The Shillong Times. Saying that the peace talks with ULFA-PTF was progressing in the right direction, Gogoi, however, said it would be too early to comment on possible outcome of dialogue.
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March - 17 
The Times of India reports on March 18 that the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO), which is in a suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with the Government, has demanded expedition of the peace process so a political dialogue can be initiated s
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The Times of India reports on March 18 that the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO), which is in a suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with the Government, has demanded expedition of the peace process so a political dialogue can be initiated soon.
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March - 17 
Zomi Revolutionary Organisation (ZRO) has made it clear that the political aspiration/demand of the United Peoples Front (UPF) is to create an autonomous hill State within the State of Manipur without affecting its territorial integrity. Notably, UP
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Zomi Revolutionary Organisation (ZRO) has made it clear that the political aspiration/demand of the United Peoples Front (UPF) is to create an autonomous hill State within the State of Manipur without affecting its territorial integrity. Notably, UPF and Kuki National organization (KNO) are two conglomerates of Kuki armed groups which are under tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact involving the Government of Manipur and the Government of India. ZRO is a constituent member of the UPF, ZRO ‘external affairs secretary’ Calvin and ‘home secretary’ Khuptang on March 17 decried that the tripartite peace process is too slow. Claiming that ZRO alone has more than 400 cadres, Calvin and Khuptang informed that around 100 cadres are staying in the Mulvai designated camp while the remaining cadres would be housed at the designated camp being constructed near Thanlon. Arms and ammunition of the cadres have not been handed over to the Government rather they are kept in safe store with double-locking system.
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March - 17 
A cell-phone shop was blown up in Karbogha Sharif of Doaba area in Hangu District in the night of March 17, reports The News.
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A cell-phone shop was blown up in Karbogha Sharif of Doaba area in Hangu District in the night of March 17, reports The News.
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March - 17 
A dead body, identified as that of one Kamran, was found under the Miran Naka Bridge in Shershah area.
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A dead body, identified as that of one Kamran, was found under the Miran Naka Bridge in Shershah area.
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March - 17 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary said that only those people who are found guilty of blasphemy through due process should be punished, not the entire communities, The Express Tribune reported on March 18. The Chief Justice was heading a benc
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary said that only those people who are found guilty of blasphemy through due process should be punished, not the entire communities, The Express Tribune reported on March 18. The Chief Justice was heading a bench hearing the Joseph Colony suo motu case. During the hearing, the Inspector General (IG) Police of Punjab presented a report revealing that the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore did not visit the site at the time of the incident. The Chief Justice said that the affected people are still living in camps and every officer is trying to cover up the incident. More than 160 houses of Christians living in the Joseph Colony were torched by an angry mob on March 9, 2013, over alleged blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad by Sawan Masih, a 28-year-old Christian sanitation worker.
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March - 17 
Four CD shops were damaged in a suspected militant attack in Matani area on the outskirts of Peshawar. “Four CD shops were targeted in the Sunday morning blast,” local Police said, adding that a pamphlet at the site of explosion warned of “more such
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Four CD shops were damaged in a suspected militant attack in Matani area on the outskirts of Peshawar. “Four CD shops were targeted in the Sunday morning blast,” local Police said, adding that a pamphlet at the site of explosion warned of “more such explosions.” “More such attacks will come against those who are engaged in the un-Islamic businesses,” the pamphlet in Urdu warned. The police said one kilogramme explosive was used in the blast. No loss of life was reported as the market was closed during the explosion, the police added.
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March - 17 
Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 26 Afghan nationals under foreign act in Nokundi area of Chagai District.
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Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 26 Afghan nationals under foreign act in Nokundi area of Chagai District.
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March - 17 
One Abdul Ghafoor (35) was killed in New Sabzi Mandi area on the Super Highway, reports The News.
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One Abdul Ghafoor (35) was killed in New Sabzi Mandi area on the Super Highway, reports The News.
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March - 17 
Suspected militants blew up a gas pipeline near Goth Peeru Bugti area of Jaffarabad District on March 17, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified militants attached explosive material to the pipeline supplying natural gas to Karachi (K
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Suspected militants blew up a gas pipeline near Goth Peeru Bugti area of Jaffarabad District on March 17, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified militants attached explosive material to the pipeline supplying natural gas to Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh.
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March - 17 
The key suspect of the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, Qari Abdul Hayye alias Asadullah, a former chief of Sindh chapter of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), was arrested in a covert operation by Rangers from Mobina town. First time, Asadullah had
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The key suspect of the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, Qari Abdul Hayye alias Asadullah, a former chief of Sindh chapter of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), was arrested in a covert operation by Rangers from Mobina town. First time, Asadullah had appeared in a group picture of militants with Daniel Pearl released soon after the journalist was beheaded in Karachi in 2002.
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March - 17 
Three activists of the MQM were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants on a sector office of MQM in SITE area of Hyderabad city (Hyderabad District).
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Three activists of the MQM were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants on a sector office of MQM in SITE area of Hyderabad city (Hyderabad District).
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March - 17 
Two Policemen, identified as Constables Raja Khan (32) and Zoheb Khan (27), were killed in the SITE area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn.
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Two Policemen, identified as Constables Raja Khan (32) and Zoheb Khan (27), were killed in the SITE area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn.
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March - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Afghan nationals in the limits of Shabqadar Police Station in Charsadda town of same District on March 17, reports The News. Sources said that an Afghan column writer Sarwar Hazratyar along with a friend Abdal La
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Afghan nationals in the limits of Shabqadar Police Station in Charsadda town of same District on March 17, reports The News. Sources said that an Afghan column writer Sarwar Hazratyar along with a friend Abdal Lala was on his way home located in Manda area in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, from Shabqadar bazaar when unidentified opened fire at them, killing them on the spot.
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March - 17 
Interim Election Council chief Khil Raj Regmi on March 17 urged all political parties, civil society and the general public to prepare for fresh elections, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi said that political parties, who may be divided on many issues, a
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Interim Election Council chief Khil Raj Regmi on March 17 urged all political parties, civil society and the general public to prepare for fresh elections, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi said that political parties, who may be divided on many issues, are one on holding the belief that the people's mandate is most important in a democracy. He added that the only objective of the Government is to hold elections and it will use all its resources to do so.
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March - 17 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 17 promulgated an ordinance, clearing constitutional and legal hurdles for the Government to appoint members to various constitutional bodies, including the Election Commission (EC), reports Kantipuronline.com. Foll
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 17 promulgated an ordinance, clearing constitutional and legal hurdles for the Government to appoint members to various constitutional bodies, including the Election Commission (EC), reports Kantipuronline.com. Following the endorsement of the ordinance by the President’s office, the Government has intensified preparations to appoint commissioners to long vacant posts at the EC, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
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March - 17 
The High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) headed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 17 recommended the Government to hold fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls on June 18, reports Th
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The High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) headed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 17 recommended the Government to hold fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls on June 18, reports The Himalayan Times. HLPM Coordinator Dahal met Chairman of Interim Election Government Khil Raj Regmi and made the recommendation after a decision to that effect was taken in an HLPM meeting. Dahal also suggested some agreed names to be appointed in the constitutional bodies and told Regmi that the HLPC would try to recommend all the names by March 18 (today). Dahal is also learnt to have asked Regmi to fill the vacancies of EC and announce the date of polls at the earliest.
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On March 17, three physicians were injured in Dhaka city as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres hurled a crude bomb at their car, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-JeI cadres also set ablaze at least 23 vehicles and damaged
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On March 17, three physicians were injured in Dhaka city as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres hurled a crude bomb at their car, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-JeI cadres also set ablaze at least 23 vehicles and damaged 40 more at different parts of Dhaka city. Police arrested 15 cadres. The BNP-led 18 party alliance is going to enforce hartal (shut down) from March 18 (today), demanding the release of 154 BNP leaders, who were arrested on March 11 from BNP’s office in Dhaka city.
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March - 17 
One hundred eminent religious leaders on March 17 expressed solidarity with the ongoing series of programmes of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), which is protesting against the terrorist activities of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and indecent r
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One hundred eminent religious leaders on March 17 expressed solidarity with the ongoing series of programmes of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), which is protesting against the terrorist activities of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and indecent remarks against Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, reports New Age. In a statement, they said the JeI-ICS cadres were out to put the country into a severe crisis by unleashing terrorism, killing law enforcers and setting fire to places of worship of minority communities like the 1971 War of Liberation across the country. They are creating anarchy in a bid to halt the ongoing trial of their leaders who are accused of war crimes. They are out to destabilize the peaceful environment and hinder democracy by giving threat of civil war.
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March - 17 
Police arrested 19 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Thakurgaon and Rangpur Districts on charge of planning subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Acting on the tip-off, Police raided a student
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Police arrested 19 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Thakurgaon and Rangpur Districts on charge of planning subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Acting on the tip-off, Police raided a students’ mess at Collegepara area in Rangpur District on March 17 and arrested 10 ICS cadres from there. Police also recovered cocktails, bomb making materials and books on jihad from the mess. In separate drive, Police arrested three ICS cadres - Samad, Aijer and Ferdous - from Kaunia sub-District in the District. Police said they arrested the three on charge of their bid to create unrest in the sub-District. In Thakurgaon District, Police arrested six ICS cadres from a students’ mess at Gowalpara town on March 18 on charge of planning subversive activities.
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March - 17 
Pro-hartal cadres exploded 12 handmade bombs targeting the member of law enforcers at different parts of Dhaka city on March 17, reports The Independent. Police said there was no injury in the bomb-attacks. Additional security personnel, including an
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Pro-hartal cadres exploded 12 handmade bombs targeting the member of law enforcers at different parts of Dhaka city on March 17, reports The Independent. Police said there was no injury in the bomb-attacks. Additional security personnel, including anti-crime elite force Rapid action Battalion (RAB), have been deployed in Dhaka city to avert further any untoward.
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March - 17 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on March 17 accused the Government of changing demographics in north east, reports Colombo Page. He said, "Most regrettably, the time and space that the Government seeks is not to fulfill its commitm
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on March 17 accused the Government of changing demographics in north east, reports Colombo Page. He said, "Most regrettably, the time and space that the Government seeks is not to fulfill its commitments and obligations but rather to fulfill its own agenda, which is to change the demographic composition of the North and East Provinces further and dilute and alter the cultural and linguistic identity of those areas.” He further said the Government seems to think that by persistently engaging in denials and adopting tactics of delay and evasion it could avoid the fulfillment of its commitments and obligations.
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March - 18 
A Maoist poster written in Odia appeared near Gudapada Chowk in Ainlapali gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Baunsini Police Station limits of Boudh District, on March 18, calling for Boudh bandh (shut down strik
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A Maoist poster written in Odia appeared near Gudapada Chowk in Ainlapali gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Baunsini Police Station limits of Boudh District, on March 18, calling for Boudh bandh (shut down strike) on March 20. The poster asked the people, district administration, Police, and financial institutions besides bus owners to cooperate. The poster is signed by one Birendra Lakra, who identified himself as Commander with no mention of any division.
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March - 18 
Another KYKL activist, identified as Heisnam Mohari alias Loyalakpa, was arrested by a team of Imphal West District Police commandos from near Keishamthong Bridge on March 18. A mobile handset was seized from his possession.
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Another KYKL activist, identified as Heisnam Mohari alias Loyalakpa, was arrested by a team of Imphal West District Police commandos from near Keishamthong Bridge on March 18. A mobile handset was seized from his possession.
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March - 18 
India asked Bangladesh to work out an action plan to flush out the remaining militant leaders of the Northeast region from that country, reports Assam Tribune on March 19.Central Government’s request was conveyed at the Director General level “Border
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India asked Bangladesh to work out an action plan to flush out the remaining militant leaders of the Northeast region from that country, reports Assam Tribune on March 19.Central Government’s request was conveyed at the Director General level “Border Coordination Conference” between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) that got under way on March 18. The meeting will end on March 23.
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March - 18 
Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious organizations, announced a fresh protest calendar for upcoming week. MMM has called for protest demonstrations on March 18 (today) and 19 and a complete shutdown on Ma
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Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious organizations, announced a fresh protest calendar for upcoming week. MMM has called for protest demonstrations on March 18 (today) and 19 and a complete shutdown on March 20. It also asked to observe complete blackout in the evening on March 21.
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March - 18 
Pakistan's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) called 'Jasoos' have been spying on security arrangements and Army activities going on in the Indian side from the International Border of Pakistan adjoining Rajasthan, The Times of India reports on March 19.
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Pakistan's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) called 'Jasoos' have been spying on security arrangements and Army activities going on in the Indian side from the International Border of Pakistan adjoining Rajasthan, The Times of India reports on March 19. In the recent past, activities of these UAVs have increased. These spy planes are active across the border opposite Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Ganganagar Districts in Rajasthan. According to sources Pakistan had developed UAVs a few years ago with the help of America and Italy and are using them to spy on the Indian area.
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March - 18 
Police arrested one Merajudin Kawa son of Ghulam Ahmad Kawa on March 18 in connection with the March 13 Bemina (Srinagar District) fidayeen (suicide militants) attack in which 5 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 10 others
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Police arrested one Merajudin Kawa son of Ghulam Ahmad Kawa on March 18 in connection with the March 13 Bemina (Srinagar District) fidayeen (suicide militants) attack in which 5 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 10 others sustained injuries, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the fifth arrest in the case. As reported earlier a total of 15 persons had been identified by the Police for facilitating the fidayeen attack. According to a delayed report, Police recovered an AK-rifle and ammunition including a magnetic mine from Chattabal area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 14.
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March - 18 
Police on March 18, arrested one person, identified as Babban Vishwakarma near Untari Road railway station in Palamau District and recovered six country-made pistols, reports The Times of India. The accused has a history of trading in illegal arms an
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Police on March 18, arrested one person, identified as Babban Vishwakarma near Untari Road railway station in Palamau District and recovered six country-made pistols, reports The Times of India. The accused has a history of trading in illegal arms and was jailed in 1999. One of the accomplices of Babban managed to escape.
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March - 18 
Reacting to the reported exchange of fire between NSCN-IM and security forces in Soha village, Arunachal Citizens’ Right (ACR) has asked NSCN-IM officials and cadres to exercise the “tolerance” and avoid “unproductive engagements”, adds Nagaland Post
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Reacting to the reported exchange of fire between NSCN-IM and security forces in Soha village, Arunachal Citizens’ Right (ACR) has asked NSCN-IM officials and cadres to exercise the “tolerance” and avoid “unproductive engagements”, adds Nagaland Post.
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March - 18 
Tamil activists in Tamil Nadu supporting Sri Lanka's defeated Tamil Tiger terrorist outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have assaulted Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in Chennai on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan monk identified as
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Tamil activists in Tamil Nadu supporting Sri Lanka's defeated Tamil Tiger terrorist outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have assaulted Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in Chennai on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan monk identified as Bandara, who was part of a group of Sri Lankan pilgrims, was attacked at the Central railway station. The group of pilgrims arrived in Chennai on the way back home after visiting various Buddhist sites including Gaya. The Tamil Nadu Police said the Buddhist priest was repeatedly assaulted by unidentified attackers and the Police launched a search to arrest them.
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March - 18 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 18, submitted the chargesheet before the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Court against four Bangladesh natives in a case related to the seizure of high-grade Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of I
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 18, submitted the chargesheet before the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Court against four Bangladesh natives in a case related to the seizure of high-grade Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 240,000, reports New Indian Express. The accused Khamirul Islam, Anamul Hoque, Sirajul Hoque and Ruhul Amin are from Malda District of West Bengal. The charges against the accused are criminal conspiracy, usage and possession of forged or counterfeit currency. However, the roots of the currency racket are not unearthed during the investigation by the CBI. According to the CBI, the accused entered into a criminal conspiracy and brought FICN of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations from Malda to Thiruvananthapuram. They circulated the notes in the local markets as genuine notes against the making of small purchase.
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March - 18 
The Central Government is hoping the peace talks with Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will attain a new level of credibility in April with the return of the outfit’s general secretary, Golap Baruah alias Anup Chetia, r
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The Central Government is hoping the peace talks with Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will attain a new level of credibility in April with the return of the outfit’s general secretary, Golap Baruah alias Anup Chetia, reports The Telegraph on March 19. The key ULFA leader is in “protective custody” in Rajshahi jail in Bangladesh, pending a decision on his petition in the Bangladesh Supreme Court. He has sought asylum in Bangladesh or in a third country. When the court takes up the case, possibly next month, a decision would be tensely awaited in both countries. Though Dhaka is likely to turn down the request, it is hoped that the initiative will come from Chetia himself. Anup Chetia was arrested in Bangladesh on December 21, 1997.
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March - 18 
The Central Paramilitary Forces may soon embark on a major recruitment drive in the country's Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, with special rallies across 30 worst-affected Districts set to induct around 3,000 local youth, reports Th
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The Central Paramilitary Forces may soon embark on a major recruitment drive in the country's Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas, with special rallies across 30 worst-affected Districts set to induct around 3,000 local youth, reports The Times of India on March 19. The successful candidates will be recruited as constables in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF). The proposal to induct up to 3,000 young men from Districts that have recorded the highest incidence of LWE violence is aimed at weaning them away from potential recruitment into Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ranks. A senior official of the Union Home Ministry (MHA) said "These young boys will be exposed to a life beyond violence, with their jobs in the CRPF and BSF set to take them across the country."
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March - 18 
The Shillong Times reports that Garo National Council (GNC) legislator, Clifford Marak, on March 18, questioned the State Governor’s address on law and order situation while citing a few instances which contradicted the governor’s statement that law
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The Shillong Times reports that Garo National Council (GNC) legislator, Clifford Marak, on March 18, questioned the State Governor’s address on law and order situation while citing a few instances which contradicted the governor’s statement that law and order situation in the State was well-under control. Stating that militant activities are happening on a daily basis in Garo Hills, Marak lambasted the Police department for its inefficiency in ensuring safety and protection to the residents of Garo Hills. Referring to the agreement signed between the Union Government, the State Government and the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) to grant more power including financial power to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), the GNC legislator said the same was never mentioned in the Governor’s address while enquiring about the progress of the agreement made. Requesting Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma to immediately address the ANVC and Garo National liberation Army (GNLA) crisis in Garo Hills, Marak said, “Much confrontation is going on with GNLA cadres. I am not supporting, but common people are suffering because of it.”
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March - 18 
The Union Government has given its nod to start updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in seven Districts of Assam after violence marred the NRC pilot project in Barpeta District in 2010, reports Assam Tribune. The decision was taken aft
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The Union Government has given its nod to start updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in seven Districts of Assam after violence marred the NRC pilot project in Barpeta District in 2010, reports Assam Tribune. The decision was taken after a meeting between the Centre and the State government held in New Delhi on Monday. The NRC would not be updated in Barpeta District this time but it would be updated in non–minority–dominated Districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur, said Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary of Home Ministry (NE In–Charge).
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March - 18 
To add teeth to the counter-insurgency operations in Odisha, two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) reached Jeypore in Koraput District on March 18, reports The Times of India. "While one of the battalions will be deployed in Nabarangpur
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To add teeth to the counter-insurgency operations in Odisha, two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) reached Jeypore in Koraput District on March 18, reports The Times of India. "While one of the battalions will be deployed in Nabarangpur District, the other will be shared by Koraput and Rayagada Districts," said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), BSF, Akhileswar Singh. The new batches of Paramilitary Forces will supplement the existing six battalions of BSF engaged in anti-Maoist operations in the State. Currently, four battalions of BSF are deployed in Malkangiri District and two in Koraput. Sources said one BSF camp each will now be set up at Mankidi, Tendulipadar and Bijaghati in Narayanpanta block. Currently, there are two BSF camps in Narayanpatna. "Mankidi, Tendulipadar and Bijaghati fall within the Maoist corridor, which stretches from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh. A company of the BSF comprising about 100 jawans (troopers) will be stationed at each camp to carry out counter-insurgency operations in the area," said Superintendent of Police, (SP) Koraput, Avinash Kumar. In Nabarangapur District, security personnel will be deployed in Kundai and Raighar areas, which share borders with Chhattisgarh. The Mainpur Division of the Maoists operates in the area.
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March - 18 
Two commandos of Maharashtra’s Special Anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force, C-60, suffered bullet injuries in an encounter with the Maoists in a village in Gondia District on March 18, reports The Hindu. Gondia Superintendent of Police (SP),
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Two commandos of Maharashtra’s Special Anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force, C-60, suffered bullet injuries in an encounter with the Maoists in a village in Gondia District on March 18, reports The Hindu. Gondia Superintendent of Police (SP), Dilip Zhalke said “The encounter took place near Marartola village in Salekasa Division of Gondia. Our team was carrying out searching operation when the Naxals fired on it. Two C-60 Commandos suffered bullet injuries in the firing.’’ Commando Ramesh Uike suffered bullet injury on his leg and commando Sanjay Katare suffered shoulder injury. However, the SP did not rule out the Maoist Dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ Rakesh being killed in the encounter.
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March - 18 
A bomb exploded near Levies Force office in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on March 18, reports Daily Times. According to Levies sources, the explosives were planted in the sewerage pipeline system passing through the Levies force office and
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A bomb exploded near Levies Force office in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on March 18, reports Daily Times. According to Levies sources, the explosives were planted in the sewerage pipeline system passing through the Levies force office and were detonated through a remote control device. No loss of life was reported.
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March - 18 
A dead body was found near Jungle School in Machhar Colony. The victim was identified as Zeeshan aka Moon, a fish seller and resident of Machhar Colony.
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A dead body was found near Jungle School in Machhar Colony. The victim was identified as Zeeshan aka Moon, a fish seller and resident of Machhar Colony.
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March - 18 
A Policeman and three civilians were killed and 49 persons, including a woman additional district and sessions judge, were injured in a suicide attack in a judicial complex in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 18, repor
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A Policeman and three civilians were killed and 49 persons, including a woman additional district and sessions judge, were injured in a suicide attack in a judicial complex in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 18, reports Dawn. “Two suicide bombers entered the complex and one of them blew himself up in the courtroom of Additional District and Sessions Judge Kalsoom Zaman while the second was gunned down by police,” Capital City Police Officer Imtiaz Altaf said. He said Police had challenged the bombers at the entrance of the complex, leading to an encounter. Three policemen, including an inspector, suffered injuries. “There were two attackers and both of them were killed,” he added. An official of the bomb disposal unit said that each of the suicide vests contained 8 to 10 kilogrammes of explosives and ball-bearings. The motive of the attack could not be ascertained, but Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said it was in revenge “for the failure of the country’s judiciary to defend jailed Pakistani scientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui” in the US, reports Daily Times. Peshawar Additional Commissioner Habib Arif said the attackers were likely targeting the Peshawar High Court just on the back side of the judicial complex.
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March - 18 
A soldier, identified as Imran Ali (30), was shot dead near Frontier Mor within the remits of the Orangi town Police Station.
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A soldier, identified as Imran Ali (30), was shot dead near Frontier Mor within the remits of the Orangi town Police Station.
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March - 18 
A suspected cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed and other was arrested in “a Police encounter” in the Manghopir area.
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A suspected cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed and other was arrested in “a Police encounter” in the Manghopir area.
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March - 18 
An unidentified assailant shot dead a Shia lawyer and injured his assistant seriously on Dalazak Road in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Sources said that lawyer Zahir Abbas Naqvi was on his way to the District courts on a motorcycle along with his assistant
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An unidentified assailant shot dead a Shia lawyer and injured his assistant seriously on Dalazak Road in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Sources said that lawyer Zahir Abbas Naqvi was on his way to the District courts on a motorcycle along with his assistant Syed Ghulam Nabi Shah when an unidentified man opened firing on them. The deceased lawyer and his injured assistant belong to Wadpaga, a village on the outskirts of Peshawar. A Police official said that the deceased had no enmity. It seemed a sectarian issue, he added.
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March - 18 
Another owner of a tyre puncture shop, identified as Mohammad Danish was shot dead near Baloch Hotel in the Liaquatabad area.
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Another owner of a tyre puncture shop, identified as Mohammad Danish was shot dead near Baloch Hotel in the Liaquatabad area.
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March - 18 
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Zakir Hussain was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the PNS Shifa hospital of Pak Jamhooria Colony area.
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Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Zakir Hussain was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the PNS Shifa hospital of Pak Jamhooria Colony area.
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March - 18 
Citing what they believe to be the non-serious attitude of the Security Forces (SFs) and Government, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on March 18 that it was postponing the peace talks, reports The Express Tribune. In an eight minute vi
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Citing what they believe to be the non-serious attitude of the Security Forces (SFs) and Government, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on March 18 that it was postponing the peace talks, reports The Express Tribune. In an eight minute video released by the TTP from an undisclosed location, its ‘spokesperson’ Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed that the SFs and Government are not serious about the peace dialogue, which is why the TTP have decided to postpone the peace talks. With masked armed men standing behind him, the TTP ‘spokesperson’ further demanded that the people not participate in the public gatherings and rallies of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Awami national Party (ANP), claiming both of these parties are on the TTP’s (hit) list.
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March - 18 
Principal of a college, a campaigner of sectarian harmony, Prof Sibt-e-Jafar Zaidi, was shot dead. The killing came as a shock to the Shia community, his students and educationists. The association of professors and lecturers condemned the incident a
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Principal of a college, a campaigner of sectarian harmony, Prof Sibt-e-Jafar Zaidi, was shot dead. The killing came as a shock to the Shia community, his students and educationists. The association of professors and lecturers condemned the incident and decided to boycott academic activities across the province in protest against the murder.
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March - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive search in the rural Peshawar and adjacent semi-tribal area a day after the suicide attack on the Judicial Complex in the provincial capital on March 18, reports The News. Heavy contingents of Police, backed by
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive search in the rural Peshawar and adjacent semi-tribal area a day after the suicide attack on the Judicial Complex in the provincial capital on March 18, reports The News. Heavy contingents of Police, backed by the FC personnel and armoured personnel carriers, conducted an extensive search operation in Matani, Badaber, Sheikhan, Sarband and other towns of the rural Peshawar as well as parts of the adjacent Frontier Region. Dozens of suspects were arrested during the drive and shifted to an unknown place.
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March - 18 
Shahrukh (22), owner of a tyre puncture shop, was killed in the Ghas Mandi area.
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Shahrukh (22), owner of a tyre puncture shop, was killed in the Ghas Mandi area.
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March - 18 
Ten militants were killed and six others injured when jetfighters pounded their hideouts in Chappar area of Mamozai tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 18, reports Dawn. Sources said that jet
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Ten militants were killed and six others injured when jetfighters pounded their hideouts in Chappar area of Mamozai tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 18, reports Dawn. Sources said that jetfighters targeted militant positions in Chappar area at 11am and destroyed six militant hideouts.
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March - 18 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the first province in the country to set up a Strategy and Analysis Wing (SAW) with an aim to coordinate efforts at combating crime and terrorism, analysing data and making use of digital and internet data to achieve
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the first province in the country to set up a Strategy and Analysis Wing (SAW) with an aim to coordinate efforts at combating crime and terrorism, analysing data and making use of digital and internet data to achieve its objectives, reports Dawn. Headed by the Home and Tribal Affairs Secretary, Azam Khan, the SAW hierarchy includes a media analyst, a prosecution analyst, crime analyst, GIS specialist, a database supervisor and data friskers. The high-tech facility was inaugurated on March 18 by Chief Secretary Ghulam Dastagir Khan. The architect of SAW, Home and Tribal Affairs Secretary Azam Khan, made a detailed presentation on its working. SAW, according to its concept paper, will base its analysis and give its input to the Government based on reports from the intelligence agencies, media, the internet, situation reports and crime reports.
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March - 18 
The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony on March 18 asked the Government to arrest those involved in the Badami Bagh incident on March 9, 2013, in which about 200 houses of Christian community were set on fire, reports Daily Times. The dema
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The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony on March 18 asked the Government to arrest those involved in the Badami Bagh incident on March 9, 2013, in which about 200 houses of Christian community were set on fire, reports Daily Times. The demand came from minority senator Kamran Michael through a resolution, which was accepted by the committee. The resolution expressed solidarity with the Christian community and urged the Government to arrest and give exemplary punishment to the perpetrators.
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March - 18 
Unidentified assailants abducted a man, identified as Gohar Khan from Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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Unidentified assailants abducted a man, identified as Gohar Khan from Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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March - 18 
Unidentified militants bombed two Government primary schools in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, two Government primary schools were partially damaged when explosives planted by militants went off.
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Unidentified militants bombed two Government primary schools in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, two Government primary schools were partially damaged when explosives planted by militants went off.
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March - 18 
Addressing a party programme in Kavre town of Kavrepalanchok District on March 18 Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidhya claimed that election to a new Constituent Assembly is not possible, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Addressing a party programme in Kavre town of Kavrepalanchok District on March 18 Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidhya claimed that election to a new Constituent Assembly is not possible, reports The Himalayan Times. Baidhya said, “The upcoming so-called election is meaningless. This is nothing except four big forces’ bid to push the nation towards authoritarianism. Therefore our party will not let the election happen.”
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March - 18 
Interim Election Council Chairman Khil Raj Regmi on March 18 expanded his Cabinet for the first time inducting eight new ministers - all of them former bureaucrats to the Cabinet, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi administered them the oath of office and
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Interim Election Council Chairman Khil Raj Regmi on March 18 expanded his Cabinet for the first time inducting eight new ministers - all of them former bureaucrats to the Cabinet, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi administered them the oath of office and secrecy at the office of the President in Kathmandu. With the expansion, the number of ministers in the Cabinet has reached 11.
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March - 18 
The Supreme Court (SC) on March 18 ordered Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi to limit his role to chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being, reports Myrepublica.com. After hearing on a writ petition filed by advocates Chandrakanta
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The Supreme Court (SC) on March 18 ordered Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi to limit his role to chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being, reports Myrepublica.com. After hearing on a writ petition filed by advocates Chandrakanta Gyawali and Om Prakash Aryal, a single bench of justice Girish Chandra Lal issued an interim order stating that Regmi should work only as the head of the Interim Election Council till the latter enjoys that post so that it will not affect the jurisdiction of the independent judiciary. The SC said Regmi should be identified only as the chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being as he will not have any role in the capacity of Chief Justice at the same time.
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March - 18 
People from all walks of life defied the 18-party alliance’s hartal on March 18 and flocked to the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka city to express their support for the six-point demand of the Shahbagh protesters. The protesters continued their moveme
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People from all walks of life defied the 18-party alliance’s hartal on March 18 and flocked to the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka city to express their support for the six-point demand of the Shahbagh protesters. The protesters continued their movement for 42nd day, and sang songs of rebellion, recited poems and screened documentaries from a stage near public library. Many cultural organisations, such as Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi Gosthi, Slogan 71 and Teerandaj, performed on the stage.
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March - 18 
Two persons were killed and 41 others, including five Policemen, were injured in clashes between pro-hartal (general shut down) cadres and law enforcement personnel during the first day of the 36-hour countrywide hartal, enforced by the Bangladesh Na
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Two persons were killed and 41 others, including five Policemen, were injured in clashes between pro-hartal (general shut down) cadres and law enforcement personnel during the first day of the 36-hour countrywide hartal, enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-Party Alliance on March 18, reports The Independent. In Sirajganj District, a female passenger of a mechanised vehicle was killed and 20 others, including three Policemen, were injured in other stray incidents in the District. In Feni District, Noor Mohammad (34), a truck driver who was attacked on March 17 by a group of hartal supporters, died on March 18. In Bhola District, at least 16 people, including one Policeman, were injured in a clash with picketers. In Comilla District, at least five people, including a Policeman, were injured when Police chased picketers, who in turn chased them. In Dhaka city, pro-hartal supporters exploded 17 homemade bombs in different places. The Police arrested 19 of them with three crude bombs in their possession. In Laxmipur District, hartal supporters brought out a procession in the District town. Several crude bombs were also exploded in the town.
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March - 18 
Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Prasada Kariyawasam on March 18 said, "Resolution on Sri Lanka in UN is uncalled for. We don't think there is a need for international community to get involved in Sri Lanka at this point", reports Daily Mirror.
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Prasada Kariyawasam on March 18 said, "Resolution on Sri Lanka in UN is uncalled for. We don't think there is a need for international community to get involved in Sri Lanka at this point", reports Daily Mirror.
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March - 18 
Tamil activists in Tamil Nadu supporting Sri Lanka's defeated Tamil Tiger terrorist outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have assaulted Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in Chennai on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan monk identified as
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Tamil activists in Tamil Nadu supporting Sri Lanka's defeated Tamil Tiger terrorist outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have assaulted Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in Chennai on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan monk identified as Bandara, who was part of a group of Sri Lankan pilgrims, was attacked at the Central railway station. The group of pilgrims arrived in Chennai on the way back home after visiting various Buddhist sites including Gaya. The Tamil Nadu Police said the Buddhist priest was repeatedly assaulted by unidentified attackers and the Police launched a search to arrest them.
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March - 18 
The United States presented the revised version of its resolution 'Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka' at the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The U.S.
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The United States presented the revised version of its resolution 'Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka' at the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on March 18, reports Colombo Page. The U.S. tabled a toned down version of the resolution co-sponsored by 32 countries including the U.S. to the UNHRC expecting the less demanding resolution to get adopted by the Council without much resistance. The final draft welcomes and acknowledges the progress made by the Government of Sri Lanka in rebuilding infrastructure, demining, resettling the majority of internally displaced persons, while noting that considerable work need to be done in the areas of justice, reconciliation and resumption of livelihoods. It welcomed the announcement by the Sri Lankan government to hold elections to the Provincial Council in the Northern Province in September 2013.
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March - 19 
A gun fight reportedly took place on National Highway number- 37 along the Imphal- Jiribam road between a group of militants suspected to be of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and personnel of the 10 Assam Rifles on the Southern side of the Kotlan
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A gun fight reportedly took place on National Highway number- 37 along the Imphal- Jiribam road between a group of militants suspected to be of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and personnel of the 10 Assam Rifles on the Southern side of the Kotlan Assam Rifles post on March 19 at around 10.30. There are no reports of any casualty on both sides. According to a reliable source, a patrolling team of 10 Assam Riffles posted at Kotlan came under attack from the suspected ZUF cadres, following which the Assam Riffles team retaliated.
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March - 19 
A Police personal, Arfan Khan, was injured during the 36-hour Goalpara District bandh (General strike), reports The Sentinel. The Telegraph adds that nearly 1,200 rubber trees were felled on March 19 by suspected non-Rabhas during the 36-hour Goalpar
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A Police personal, Arfan Khan, was injured during the 36-hour Goalpara District bandh (General strike), reports The Sentinel. The Telegraph adds that nearly 1,200 rubber trees were felled on March 19 by suspected non-Rabhas during the 36-hour Goalpara District bandh (General strike) that ended on March 20th evening. The bandh was called by non-Rabha and non-tribal organisations under the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) to oppose the inclusion of non-Rabha and non-tribal dominated villages in the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC).
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March - 19 
A Policeman was injured when supporters of the 36-hour Goalpara District bandh (general strike) clashed with the Police at Pancharatna under Kharmuja Police outpost on March 19, reports The Telegraph. Officer-in charge of Kharmuja Police Outpost, Mar
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A Policeman was injured when supporters of the 36-hour Goalpara District bandh (general strike) clashed with the Police at Pancharatna under Kharmuja Police outpost on March 19, reports The Telegraph. Officer-in charge of Kharmuja Police Outpost, Marmuj Ali, was injured when nearly 500 strike supporters staging a blockade on the road allegedly attacked the Security Forces (SFs). The situation turned violent when the Police tried to clear the road for vehicles. The supporters then attacked a Tata Sumo at Pancharatna about 300 metres away from Naranaryan Setu and set it ablaze. The driver of the car was also injured in the attack. Protesters also set ablaze a truck at Kumri area in the District. Police later had to fire blank shots in the air to disperse the mob. With the arrival of additional SFs and senior Police officials, a semblance of normalcy returned. The bandh was called by non-Rabha and non-tribal organisations under the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) to register its protest against the inclusion of non-Rabha and non-tribal dominated villages in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC). They demanded the exclusion of the names of 394 villages dominated by non-Rabha, non-tribal and Garo population from the draft of villages in the council, the preparation for which is under way.
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March - 19 
At least 24 persons, including Security Force (SF) personnel, were injured in sectarian clashes Hakarmulla village (Budgam District). Claim to a piece of land by two rival sects led to clashes. Later persons from both the sects pelted stones on SF pe
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At least 24 persons, including Security Force (SF) personnel, were injured in sectarian clashes Hakarmulla village (Budgam District). Claim to a piece of land by two rival sects led to clashes. Later persons from both the sects pelted stones on SF personnel who were rushed to the spot.
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March - 19 
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), Rajeev Kumar, along with other senior officers of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated their supremacy in the Maoist-affected Jhumra area by having sweets on March 19 night in Jhumr
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), Rajeev Kumar, along with other senior officers of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated their supremacy in the Maoist-affected Jhumra area by having sweets on March 19 night in Jhumra area. The feast, however, symbolized that Jhumra, which once was dominated by the Maoists, is now a stronghold of the men in uniform. Later, Kumar said the Police Department would provide proper jungle warfare training to make security men feel more comfortable in fighting the Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] in locations like Jhumra. "The personnel will be acquainted with hi-tech weapons introduced in the force. The department will concentrate more on welfare of the personnel and giving them a stress-free working environment. You will get to see the change in security scenario soon," added Kumar.
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March - 19 
Kanglaonline reports that a deserter of the National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was reportedly shot dead by a suspected NSCN IM cadre on March 19 at around 1.30 pm at the east of Jora farm of KhukKha village near Komlathabi under
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Kanglaonline reports that a deserter of the National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was reportedly shot dead by a suspected NSCN IM cadre on March 19 at around 1.30 pm at the east of Jora farm of KhukKha village near Komlathabi under Komlathabi Police station in Chandel District. The deceased cadre has been identified as Saka Moson Khoubu Maring (40). According to the reliable source, Saka Moson had joined a newly formed NSCN faction, the United Minority Liberation Army (UMLA), after deserting NSCN-IM.
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March - 19 
Militants killed a civilian, identified as Suhail Ahmad Sofi, son of Ghulam Nabi Sofi, in the night of March 19 at village Doabgah of Sopore locality in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Suhail was reportedly organizing a cricket tournamen
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Militants killed a civilian, identified as Suhail Ahmad Sofi, son of Ghulam Nabi Sofi, in the night of March 19 at village Doabgah of Sopore locality in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Suhail was reportedly organizing a cricket tournament sponsored by Army in the area. Sources said, “On seeing militants he ran away towards Masjid (Mosque) and was shot at from point blank range inside Masjid complex.” No militant outfit has yet claimed responsibility. Further investigations are on.
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March - 19 
Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces arrested a person on charges of possessing two country-made .22 pistols with two live rounds and magazines in the wee hours of March 19 from his residence at Showuba in Dimapur District. According to Diphupa
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Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces arrested a person on charges of possessing two country-made .22 pistols with two live rounds and magazines in the wee hours of March 19 from his residence at Showuba in Dimapur District. According to Diphupar Police, the accused has been identified as one Chungmein Khiamnungan (35) who claimed to be “lieutenant” in NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK).
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs), on March 19, arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pappu Prasad Saw and recovered 24 LPG cylinders, 18 pressure cookers and at least six kilogram of explosives from the jungles of Latehar
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Security Forces (SFs), on March 19, arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pappu Prasad Saw and recovered 24 LPG cylinders, 18 pressure cookers and at least six kilogram of explosives from the jungles of Latehar District, reports The Times of India. Police sources said they launched a massive combing operation on receiving information about the presence of a large number of Maoists, led by senior leader Arvindji alias Dev Kumar Singh, and installed check-posts on all roads leading to the forests. "Since the Police had information about Saw and his past antecedent a trap was laid near Sikni," said a Police source. "The rebels have been cornered in the jungles of Gumla and Latehar Districts. They are restricted in a particular area owing to the growing pressure from Security Forces. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP), Kranti Kumar, confirmed the recovery of LPG cylinders and other materials.
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March - 19 
Six out of the seven districts, to be covered in first phase of National Register for Citizens (NRC) update, do not have the NRC of 1951 while the complete electoral rolls of 1966 and 1971 are available in only two Districts, reports Times of India.
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Six out of the seven districts, to be covered in first phase of National Register for Citizens (NRC) update, do not have the NRC of 1951 while the complete electoral rolls of 1966 and 1971 are available in only two Districts, reports Times of India. The first phase of the NRC update approved by the Registrar General of India (RGI) will take place in seven Districts - Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur. According to official records, the districts that are scheduled for the NRC update in the first phase have no records of the NRC of 1951; only partial records of the rolls of 1966 and 1971 are available in Sivasagar District. Among the other first phase Districts, names of 208 villages are not in the electoral rolls of 1966 in Tinsukia. In Nagaon, 19 villages are not included in the rolls of 1971 and names of another 11 villages are not there in rolls of 1966. The complete electoral rolls up to 1971 are available in only Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat and Sonitpur.
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March - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh has, in an article in the new edition of Mathrubhumi weekly, confirmed that the rebels have formed a new guerrilla zone (special zonal committee) in south India, reports The Times of Ind
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh has, in an article in the new edition of Mathrubhumi weekly, confirmed that the rebels have formed a new guerrilla zone (special zonal committee) in south India, reports The Times of India on March 20. The former State Secretary of the Maoists also says in the article that the members of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army had visited villages in Kannur following the party's decision to interact with the local people as part of political activities and propaganda work. The article says the Maoist guerrillas interacted with the people of Mankundi and Payyavoor in Kannur for hours on socio-political issues. Roopesh claims that it was a cordial interaction and the people had turned emotional when the squad left the place. "The houses in Kanjirakolli are only a few kilometres away from Payyavoor police station,' he says.
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March - 19 
The Jammu and Kahsmir (J&K) Police confirmed that the two militants involved in March 13 Bemina fidayeen (suicide militants) attack were Pakistan nationals, reports The Times of India. The duo, affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has been identified
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The Jammu and Kahsmir (J&K) Police confirmed that the two militants involved in March 13 Bemina fidayeen (suicide militants) attack were Pakistan nationals, reports The Times of India. The duo, affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has been identified as Saif and Haider, residents of Dera Ghazi Khan District and Multan District of Punjab province in Pakistan respectively. Kashmir range Inspector General (IG) Abdul Gani Mir said that the two carried out the attack at the behest of their Pakistan-based ‘commander’ Ahmad Bhai and LeT's logistics ‘chief’ Anas Bilal. He observed, “Investigations have not proved that this was a revenge attack,” added Deccan Herald.
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March - 19 
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) accused the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of killing one Moshon Saka Maring, a deserter of NSCN-IM on March 19. According to Stephen Kuki, KNO’s ‘undersecretary’ in-charge of info
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The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) accused the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of killing one Moshon Saka Maring, a deserter of NSCN-IM on March 19. According to Stephen Kuki, KNO’s ‘undersecretary’ in-charge of information and publicity claimed that Moshon was the ‘home secretary’ of the little known militant outfit United Minority Liberation Army (UMLA), which is said to be a constituent of the KNO. The reason for the crime against him was his desire to be who he is i.e. Kuki which UMLA represents, rather than be linked as ‘politically Naga’,” the KNO leader further alleged.
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March - 19 
The process to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam will start in April. This was decided at a meeting between officials of Union Home Ministry, representative of the Assam government and the RGI in New Delhi, officials said here M
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The process to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam will start in April. This was decided at a meeting between officials of Union Home Ministry, representative of the Assam government and the RGI in New Delhi, officials said here March 19, reports Nagaland Post. “We held detailed discussions with the officials of the Registrar General of India to pave way for early initiation,” State Home Commissioner, G.D. Tripathy told IANS.
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March - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that a team of Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre identified as Khangembam Bigyajit Meitei alias Inao (23) from Kongpal Kongkham Leikai (Imphal East District) in fron
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The Sangai Express reports that a team of Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre identified as Khangembam Bigyajit Meitei alias Inao (23) from Kongpal Kongkham Leikai (Imphal East District) in front of Tutu Pharmacy on March 19. A statement issued by Superintendant of Police (Imphal East) said that one mobile phone along with SIM was recovered from his possession. The arrested man joined the outfit in January 2013 through one Ngangom Shanta alias Momo (34) and now working under the command of one Shanta and Laishram Thoiba alias Rabichandra alias Leishemba of Mayang Imphal Thana Mamang Leikai. He was involved in extortion of money from stone crushers at Pheidinga, brick field at Maharabi and Uripok Petrol Pump, etc, the Police statement said.
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March - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 19 said the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be taken into confidence on any alteration being made to the original agreed Text of Settlement by the Cabinet. “The Cabine
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The Shillong Times reports that Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 19 said the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be taken into confidence on any alteration being made to the original agreed Text of Settlement by the Cabinet. “The Cabinet is at liberty to fine tune the agreed Text of Settlement. But we would share it with the ANVC if there is any such fine tuning to the text to avoid any hiccups at the last moment,” Sangma said. He, however, maintained that the Government cannot make the agreed Text of Settlement public since it is still under active consideration of the Union Cabinet. He said that the basic objective of the negotiation is to empower the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Mukul also admitted that the agreed Text of Settlement would have an impact on the other two ADCs (Khasi Hills ADC and Jaintia Hills ADC) in the State. The ANVC had demanded upgrade of the existing membership of the GHADC from 30 to 40, adds The Telegraph. It had proposed that 35 members would be directly elected while five, comprising two ANVC members, two nokmas (village head) and one woman, would be nominated. Maintaining that people could soon "take up arms for water" in Tura (West Garo Hills District), some legislators from Garo Hills have threatened to sit on a hunger strike outside the chief minister's office if the problem is not addressed immediately, reports The Times of India.
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March - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that Police arrested two overground workers of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC–B) identified as Lewin Marak and Pechong Marak – while they were collecting money from the merchants on March 19. An
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The Shillong Times reports that Police arrested two overground workers of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC–B) identified as Lewin Marak and Pechong Marak – while they were collecting money from the merchants on March 19. An amount of INR 2,270 and a cell phone were recovered from their possession.
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March - 19 
The Special Task Force (STF) arrested an arms smuggler, Saleem and seized four sophisticated pistols, a bike and mobile phones near Shivkuti in Allahabad District on March 19, reports The Times of India. Deputy Superintendant of Police, STF, Praveen
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The Special Task Force (STF) arrested an arms smuggler, Saleem and seized four sophisticated pistols, a bike and mobile phones near Shivkuti in Allahabad District on March 19, reports The Times of India. Deputy Superintendant of Police, STF, Praveen Singh said that Saleem used to bring the arms consignment from Bihar and sold them in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Two cases have been registered with Shivkuti Police Station against Saleem.
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March - 19 
Three ginger traders, who were abducted by unidentified militants from Terang village in Karbi Anglong on March 15, escaped from the hideout of the militants on March 19, reports Nagaland Post. The militants had demanded INR1.8 million for their rele
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Three ginger traders, who were abducted by unidentified militants from Terang village in Karbi Anglong on March 15, escaped from the hideout of the militants on March 19, reports Nagaland Post. The militants had demanded INR1.8 million for their release.
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March - 19 
A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dhadar area of Kachi District.
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A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dhadar area of Kachi District.
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March - 19 
A person was killed by unidentified assailants who later dumped his body in open fields in Rojan Jamali area of Jaffarabad District.
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A person was killed by unidentified assailants who later dumped his body in open fields in Rojan Jamali area of Jaffarabad District.
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March - 19 
A person, identified as Abdul Manan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shahwani Mohala in New Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 19, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Abdul Manan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shahwani Mohala in New Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 19, reports Daily Times.
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March - 19 
A planted bomb went off in a vehicle near Saifi College situated in Block H and S, North Nazimabad area, claiming the life of deputy general manger of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) along with injuring three passers-by. The victim, identified
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A planted bomb went off in a vehicle near Saifi College situated in Block H and S, North Nazimabad area, claiming the life of deputy general manger of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) along with injuring three passers-by. The victim, identified as 42 year old Farhan. The deceased was also the joint in-charge of MQM unit 66-C, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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March - 19 
A surveyor of Pak Arab refinery, identified as Mansoor Zaki (42), was killed near Malir Naddi of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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A surveyor of Pak Arab refinery, identified as Mansoor Zaki (42), was killed near Malir Naddi of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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March - 19 
Assistant professor of medicine in Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Dr Asad Usman, was killed along with his guard near Matric Board Office within the precincts of Nazimabad Police Station.
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Assistant professor of medicine in Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Dr Asad Usman, was killed along with his guard near Matric Board Office within the precincts of Nazimabad Police Station.
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March - 19 
Forty-six militants, including an Uzbek ‘commander’, were killed in twin suicide attacks on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the headquarters of the Ansarul Islam (AI) in Bagh area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tri
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Forty-six militants, including an Uzbek ‘commander’, were killed in twin suicide attacks on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the headquarters of the Ansarul Islam (AI) in Bagh area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 19, reports The News. The sources said that when the militants of TTP entered the main office of the AI in Bagh area, a suicide attacker blew himself up. Another suicide attack, the sources said, was carried when the TTP militants moved into the ammunition depots inside the headquarters of the AI. The sources said 46 militants, including Uzbek commander Abu Islam, were killed and a dozen others injured in the two attacks planned by the AI. Sources in the AI said the two suicide attacks were carried out by ‘commander’ Abdul Ghafar and Kashmir Khan.
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March - 19 
One security personnel suffered injuries when militants attacked a checkpost in Sadiqabad area in Bajaur Agency. According to officials, militants fired several missiles and rockets at the checkpost, situated near the ghee mills in Sadiqabad. The sec
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One security personnel suffered injuries when militants attacked a checkpost in Sadiqabad area in Bajaur Agency. According to officials, militants fired several missiles and rockets at the checkpost, situated near the ghee mills in Sadiqabad. The security personnel exchanged fire with the militants. A security man was injured in exchange of fire.
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March - 19 
Some unidentified persons attacked the Police vehicle deployed for the procession route security in Ancholi, and snatched a sub-machinegun from the Police constable.
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Some unidentified persons attacked the Police vehicle deployed for the procession route security in Ancholi, and snatched a sub-machinegun from the Police constable.
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March - 19 
Talking to reporters from an undisclosed location, the deputy head of AI, Ezatullah, said that his organisation was intact and would fight from Zakhakhel and Orakzai Agency to defeat the invaders in Maidan. He asked the displaced people to avoid regi
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Talking to reporters from an undisclosed location, the deputy head of AI, Ezatullah, said that his organisation was intact and would fight from Zakhakhel and Orakzai Agency to defeat the invaders in Maidan. He asked the displaced people to avoid registration in camps which, he said, was insulting, saying that the AI volunteers would make all possible efforts for their restoration and return.
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March - 19 
The educationist, writer, scholar and lawyer Sibt-e-Jaffer, who was shot dead on March 18, 2013, was laid to rest at Wadi-e-Hussain after his funeral prayers at Ancholi Imambargah. The funeral prayers were held amid strict security for the slain prin
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The educationist, writer, scholar and lawyer Sibt-e-Jaffer, who was shot dead on March 18, 2013, was laid to rest at Wadi-e-Hussain after his funeral prayers at Ancholi Imambargah. The funeral prayers were held amid strict security for the slain principal of the Liaquatabad Government Degree Science College. All the shops and commercial activities on the procession’s way were shut down to avoid any untoward incident. When procession reached Rashid Minhas Road and University Road, some participants opened indiscriminate firing on passersby resulting in the death of Akram Masih and Hidayatullah.
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March - 19 
The TTP and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) occupied the Maidan area, the stronghold of pro-Government AI, in Tirah Valley. The sources said that the LI took over control of Shalobar and Zakhakhel areas after facing light resistance from the rival AI. The cadre
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The TTP and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) occupied the Maidan area, the stronghold of pro-Government AI, in Tirah Valley. The sources said that the LI took over control of Shalobar and Zakhakhel areas after facing light resistance from the rival AI. The cadres of LI torched two dozen houses belonging to the commanders of dismantled AI and hoisted its flag in the two areas. Earlier, Malikdinkhel, Qambarkhel, Adamkhel and Bagh, the headquarters of AI, were captured by the TTP on March 18.
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March - 19 
Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted near the main gate of a private school went off with a bang in Batgram area. As a result the gate and boundary wall of the school were destroyed while other parts of the school were partially damaged.
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Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted near the main gate of a private school went off with a bang in Batgram area. As a result the gate and boundary wall of the school were destroyed while other parts of the school were partially damaged.
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March - 19 
Two persons identified as Ejaz (25) and Shafi alias Bhaiya (30), were killed and one Yaseen Hussain was injured by unidentified assailants in Al Badar society. Police officer said that Ejaz, hailing from Chakwal was an on-duty soldier of Pakistan Arm
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Two persons identified as Ejaz (25) and Shafi alias Bhaiya (30), were killed and one Yaseen Hussain was injured by unidentified assailants in Al Badar society. Police officer said that Ejaz, hailing from Chakwal was an on-duty soldier of Pakistan Army and was on vacations. The officer further said that Shafi was affiliated with the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM).
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March - 19 
Unidentified assailants killed a Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier, Qadir Khan, and injured two Policemen in Shabqadar area of Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 19, reports Dawn. Sources said that the assailants opened f
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Unidentified assailants killed a Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier, Qadir Khan, and injured two Policemen in Shabqadar area of Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 19, reports Dawn. Sources said that the assailants opened firing on Qadir Khan, who was performing duty near local courts in Shabqadar. He was killed on the spot while two Policemen identified as Shoaibul Islam and Mukhtar were injured in the attack. The assailants managed to escape after committing the crime.
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March - 19 
Unidentified militants targeted the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly member Babar Khan in the Shabqadar area. A militant-planted bomb exploded overnight outside the house of the Qaumi Watan Party-affiliated provincial MP. He was at home at th
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Unidentified militants targeted the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly member Babar Khan in the Shabqadar area. A militant-planted bomb exploded overnight outside the house of the Qaumi Watan Party-affiliated provincial MP. He was at home at the time but no casualties were reported. Bomb Disposal Squad said 0.5 kilogrammes of explosives used in the blast.
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March - 19 
A Cabinet meeting of the interim election government on March 19 said it would announce the election date only after appointing the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, reports The Himalayan Times. “The government is doing groundwo
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A Cabinet meeting of the interim election government on March 19 said it would announce the election date only after appointing the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, reports The Himalayan Times. “The government is doing groundwork to give the Constitutional Council a full shape. Chairman Khil Raj Regmi will appoint three ministers as council members as soon as possible. Once that’s done, the Government will form the election commission. The poll date will be fixed only after holding consultations on the technical issues of the elections with the commission,” said Minister for Information and Communications Madhav Paudel.
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March - 19 
A group of people affiliated with the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) vandalised the head office of Ncell, the biggest private sector telecommunication company in Nepal, located at Naya Baneshwor in Kathmandu on March
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A group of people affiliated with the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) vandalised the head office of Ncell, the biggest private sector telecommunication company in Nepal, located at Naya Baneshwor in Kathmandu on March 19, reports Nepalnews.com. Police guarding the head office of Ncell said that the cadres pelted stones at the Ncell building, smashing several windowpanes. Five persons were arrested from the scene. Some 87 members of the All Nepal Trade Union Federation affiliated with CPN-M-Baidya, who were earlier working with Hello Nepal, a private telecommunication company that was acquired by Ncell few months earlier, had been agitating for some time demanding reinstatement in their previous positions. However, the Ncell has refused to take them in, saying that it has no liability towards the workers who were working on contract basis at Hello Nepal.
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March - 19 
United Nations Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman who arrived in Kathmandu on March 19 said that the United Nations supports the Nepal’s electoral process and constitutional roadmap, reports Kantipuronline.com. During his f
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United Nations Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman who arrived in Kathmandu on March 19 said that the United Nations supports the Nepal’s electoral process and constitutional roadmap, reports Kantipuronline.com. During his four day visit, Feltman will meet senior officials of the Government and political parties, and representatives of the diplomatic corps and civil society to discuss the peace process. “Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked me to come to Nepal and talk to Nepali officials, representatives of political leaders about the election and way forward. We are delighted to see Interim Election Council in place and we very much look forward to helping as much as we can to electoral process and re-election of Constituent Assembly,” he told reporters upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
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March - 19 
A cadre of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Emran Hossain (25), tied to the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed during violent clashes in a hartal (general shut down) between the Government supporters and opposition cadres at Gopalpur Upazila in T
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A cadre of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Emran Hossain (25), tied to the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed during violent clashes in a hartal (general shut down) between the Government supporters and opposition cadres at Gopalpur Upazila in Tangail District on March 19, reports Bangladeshnews.com. Police said he was hit with sharp weapons.
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March - 19 
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu while addressing a press conference in Dhaka on March 19 accused Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson stating “The BNP chief is pushing the country towards killings and anarchy through information terr
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Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu while addressing a press conference in Dhaka on March 19 accused Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson stating “The BNP chief is pushing the country towards killings and anarchy through information terrorism and provoking the people with rumours”, reports The Independent. He urged the Opposition leader and its ally, the JeI, to desist from spreading rumours on various burning issues.
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March - 19 
Police arrested 16 cadres of Islami Chhatri Sangstha, the female student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Fatullah town of Narayanganj District on March 19, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested the cadres while they were holding a meeting. Most of
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Police arrested 16 cadres of Islami Chhatri Sangstha, the female student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Fatullah town of Narayanganj District on March 19, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested the cadres while they were holding a meeting. Most of the arrestees were students of a local madrasa. Two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the male student wing of JeI, were also arrested from the spot. Police recovered a huge number of Islamic books and party registration forms from their possession.
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March - 19 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a public meeting in Pirojpur District on March 19, called upon the opposition leader Khaleda Zia, to stop killings and the politics of bloodshed and dead bodies in the name of movement to protect war crim
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a public meeting in Pirojpur District on March 19, called upon the opposition leader Khaleda Zia, to stop killings and the politics of bloodshed and dead bodies in the name of movement to protect war criminals, reports New Age. She said, ‘The opposition leader wants more blood to usurp power. She wants to capture power at the cost of people’s blood. But, the people of the country are not ready to sacrifice their life to install a corrupt leader like Begum Zia to power.’ She further said, ‘Khaleda Zia could not save the war criminals as the trial of the 1971 culprits is a popular demand of the people, especially youths.’
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March - 19 
Sri Lanka on March 19 said it intends to request for a vote when the United States sponsored draft resolution is taken up at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 21, reports Colombo Page. In letters addressed to Foreign Ministers
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Sri Lanka on March 19 said it intends to request for a vote when the United States sponsored draft resolution is taken up at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 21, reports Colombo Page. In letters addressed to Foreign Ministers of Human Rights Council member (HRC) countries, Sri Lanka's External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris rejecting the new resolution has said, that Sri Lanka seeks the understanding and the support of HRC member states at the vote on this resolution. The External Affairs Minister has written "Just as the Government of Sri Lanka did not recognize the last HRC resolution, it rejects the new resolution. Sri Lanka intends to request a vote when the draft resolution is taken up at the Human Rights Council on 21st March 2013.” "Government of Sri Lanka believes that drawing disproportionate attention to Sri Lanka's situation and introducing a resolution that seeks to discredit, single out the country and name and shame are unhelpful and counterproductive to Sri Lanka's current reconciliation process," the Minister emphasized.
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March - 20 
A huge cache of explosive materials, hidden at a place in Namching Keithelmanbi area in Imphal West District, were recovered by security forces upon the disclosure made by a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Sougrakpam Surjit ali
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A huge cache of explosive materials, hidden at a place in Namching Keithelmanbi area in Imphal West District, were recovered by security forces upon the disclosure made by a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Sougrakpam Surjit alias Ibungo, who was arrested from his residence at Singjamei Sougrakpam Leikai on March 20, reports The Sangai Express. Based on the disclosure of the arrested man, two IEDs, 10 hand grenades, 10 detonators, one remote control device and a battery set were recovered from Namching Keithelmanbi area.
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March - 20 
At a time when the government is claiming to bring about development in Gomia block (Bokaro District), especially in its Maoist-prone Jhumra hill and its surroundings, with a hope to eradicate extremism, residents are wary about the completion of the
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At a time when the government is claiming to bring about development in Gomia block (Bokaro District), especially in its Maoist-prone Jhumra hill and its surroundings, with a hope to eradicate extremism, residents are wary about the completion of the projects owing to shortage of officials in key posts. The block is facing dearth of officials on various important posts. The posts, which are lying vacant include that of the Circle Officer (CO), Block Welfare Officer (BWO), Block Agriculture Officer, Block Animal Husbandry Officer, Children Development Programme Officer, among several others.
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March - 20 
In a reply to a question raised by Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Member of Parliament Birendra Prasad Baishya in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament), Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran on March 20 said that consensus
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In a reply to a question raised by Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Member of Parliament Birendra Prasad Baishya in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament), Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran on March 20 said that consensus on the definition of “Assamese people” and the criteria for reservation in the Parliament, State Legislature and local bodies could not be arrived at, and that the proposal had not reached its logical conclusion. Clause 6 of the 1985-Assam Accord provides constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to the “Assamese people” the State.
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March - 20 
Jharkhand Government has changed a number of building plans, involving construction of double and multi-storey buildings, as Maoists, in the last few months, have targeted such buildings, including panchayats (village level local self-Government ins
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Jharkhand Government has changed a number of building plans, involving construction of double and multi-storey buildings, as Maoists, in the last few months, have targeted such buildings, including panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) and health centres, as they were apprehensive that security personnel would use the first floors as transit camps. Caught in a bind, the government is making plans for construction of single-storey buildings to save the properties from damage, said a source.
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March - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Haobam Rajendro, Special contractor of the Public works department (PWD) on March 20 at Singjamei Chingamakha Meisnam Leikai under Singjamei Police station, Im
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Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Haobam Rajendro, Special contractor of the Public works department (PWD) on March 20 at Singjamei Chingamakha Meisnam Leikai under Singjamei Police station, Imphal West District. Singjamei Police later came to the residence of Haobam Rajendro and picked up the hand grenade.
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March - 20 
Maharashtra Government adopted a government resolution, on March 20, to hike by 50 per cent salary and dearness allowance of Police personnel serving in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism LWE)] affected areas, reports The Indian Express. The increase, h
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Maharashtra Government adopted a government resolution, on March 20, to hike by 50 per cent salary and dearness allowance of Police personnel serving in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism LWE)] affected areas, reports The Indian Express. The increase, however, is only for a year — from January 1 to December 31. Officers and constables posted at Police Stations, Police Sub-Stations and Armed Outposts in Gadchiroli, Aheri and "very sensitive" outposts in Gondia District as well as State Reserve Police personnel will benefit of the decision. Members of the Intelligence Bureau posted in Gadchiroli and Gondia will also get the hike or a promotion. Between 2005 and 2011, 104 Police Personnel were killed in LWE-affected areas of the State. In the same period, 107 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and 94 civilians were also killed. Ten Police Stations, 14 Sub-Stations and 29 Armed Outposts in Gadchiroli District and six Police Stations and eight Armed Outposts in Gondia District have been declared "very sensitive". In 2009, LWEs killed 52 Police personnel. In May 2009, the LWEs attacked a Police party in the forest area of Gadchiroli, killing 16 personnel, including five women.
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March - 20 
Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres were reportedly killed near Okotso village in Wokha District on March 20. According to Superintendant of Police, Wokha, the incident was a result of i
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Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres were reportedly killed near Okotso village in Wokha District on March 20. According to Superintendant of Police, Wokha, the incident was a result of infighting among the cadres from the same group over election related issue. The deceased have been identified as Isato and Ayeto.
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March - 20 
Normal life was affected on March 20 due to the general shutdown called by newly formed coordination committee Mutahida-Majlis-Mushawarat (MMM), reports Kashmir Times. Sporadic incidents of stone pelting were reported from Bokrikadal and Batamaloo ar
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Normal life was affected on March 20 due to the general shutdown called by newly formed coordination committee Mutahida-Majlis-Mushawarat (MMM), reports Kashmir Times. Sporadic incidents of stone pelting were reported from Bokrikadal and Batamaloo areas of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in which one woman, identified as Faheem, was injured.
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March - 20 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has authorized ‘lieutenant general’ Nikki, ‘military supervisor’ of Western Nagaland, ‘Naga Army’ to collect all District level ‘taxes’ for Dimapur District and ‘taxes’ specified under ‘centre list’ for Zunheboto District for t
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has authorized ‘lieutenant general’ Nikki, ‘military supervisor’ of Western Nagaland, ‘Naga Army’ to collect all District level ‘taxes’ for Dimapur District and ‘taxes’ specified under ‘centre list’ for Zunheboto District for the fiscal year 2013-2014. In a statement, NSCN-K said, ‘President’ S.S. Khaplang has “entrusted and empowered” Nikki to exercise financial administration from the release of this “azah” (order) and submit quarterly report. The “azah” came into immediate effect from March 18, 2013.
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March - 20 
Odisha Government on March 20 provided field-level forest officials guarding the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with 45 guns and 750 bullets, following reports of a large number of hunters entering the Reserve, reports The Hindu. It comes after the Go
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Odisha Government on March 20 provided field-level forest officials guarding the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with 45 guns and 750 bullets, following reports of a large number of hunters entering the Reserve, reports The Hindu. It comes after the Government took back these weapons from the forest personnel four years ago apparently fearing that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres might snatch them away. However, the Government now decided to reissue the firearms to the forest employees as reports of a large number of hunters entering Similipal poured in, official sources said.
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March - 20 
Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested two men and seized two country-made pistols along with 20 live cartridges from them on March 20, reports The Times of India. Police said they arrested one of the accused on the basis of tip-off from Danteshwar
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Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested two men and seized two country-made pistols along with 20 live cartridges from them on March 20, reports The Times of India. Police said they arrested one of the accused on the basis of tip-off from Danteshwar in Vadodara District. The second arrest was made from New Sama area of the same District.
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March - 20 
The Centre acknowledged the fact that anti–national activities of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in some Districts of the north–eastern States are posing a threat to internal security, reports The Sentinel. In a reply to a question in
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The Centre acknowledged the fact that anti–national activities of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in some Districts of the north–eastern States are posing a threat to internal security, reports The Sentinel. In a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on March 20, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs RPN Singh said, “The Assam–Arunachal border has emerged as another theatre for Maoist activities. The CPI (Maoist) are trying to establish organizational base in the Northeast with a view to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements.” According to him, while Maoist activities have been reported in 2012 in Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts of Assam, Maoist influence has been noticed in Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Chirang Districts. The movement of the Maoists have also been reported in Lohit and lower Dibang valley Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the CPI (Maoist) is operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and has been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortion from local villagers. The UALC is also engaged in recruitment and training of cadres of militant outfits in Assam. The foray of CPI (Maoist) into the sensitive north–eastern States is fraught with serious strategic implications since it has potential trans–border possibilities. MoS for Home affairs RPN Singh further said that the Centre has alerted the State Governments concerned in this regard. The Home Ministry is also monitoring the situation closely and is sending advisories, as and when required, based on intelligence inputs, the Minister added.
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March - 20 
The CRPF is eyeing state of the art Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV) on the lines of NATO’s mine resistant ambush protected vehicle to minimise the high casualty rate of troopers by land mine explosions in the LWE-affected States, reports The New Indian
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The CRPF is eyeing state of the art Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV) on the lines of NATO’s mine resistant ambush protected vehicle to minimise the high casualty rate of troopers by land mine explosions in the LWE-affected States, reports The New Indian Express on March 21. Around 300 ordinary MPVs were deployed by MHA in the last two years to counter red terror in Maoist-dominated areas but many of these vehicles could not withstand the huge quantity of IEDs used by the LWEs.
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March - 20 
Three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, who were interrogated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for their alleged involvement in the February 21, 2013 blasts in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), were on March 20, remanded in judicial cu
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Three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, who were interrogated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for their alleged involvement in the February 21, 2013 blasts in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), were on March 20, remanded in judicial custody till April 3 by a Delhi court, reports dnaindia.com. The three accused Obaid-Ur-Rehman, Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan were produced before the court after expiry of their custodial interrogation by the NIA. According to the sources, the NIA had told the court that they need to confront both Maqbool and Imran with Rehman as some conflicting statements have been given by them during their separate interrogation. The court had also issued non-bailable warrants against IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal and nine other operatives of the banned outfit in connection with the Hyderabad blasts -- Iqbal Bhatkal, Mohsim Chaudhary, Amir Reza Khan, Dr Shahnawaz Alam, Asadullah Akhtar, Ariz Khan, Mohammad Khalid, Mirza Shadaab Beg and Mohammadd Sajid.
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March - 20 
A person, identified as Faisal (29), was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his shop on Ramswami Road. The Police informed that deceased was an active worker of MQM and also the owner of the mechanic shop.
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A person, identified as Faisal (29), was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his shop on Ramswami Road. The Police informed that deceased was an active worker of MQM and also the owner of the mechanic shop.
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March - 20 
A person, identified as Khaild (27), was shot dead near his house in sector 7-A of Sarjani town.
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A person, identified as Khaild (27), was shot dead near his house in sector 7-A of Sarjani town.
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March - 20 
A Police informer, Noor Muhammad (45), was killed on Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari area.
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A Police informer, Noor Muhammad (45), was killed on Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari area.
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March - 20 
A Shia man, identified as Imran Haider Naqvi (25), was shot dead near Hyderi Imambargah of Lasbela area.
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A Shia man, identified as Imran Haider Naqvi (25), was shot dead near Hyderi Imambargah of Lasbela area.
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March - 20 
An MQM activist, identified as Farasat Mirza (35), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Gulbahar area.
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An MQM activist, identified as Farasat Mirza (35), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Gulbahar area.
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March - 20 
Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted a raid in Musharraf Colony and arrested 15 suspected militants. Police said that 34 weapons of different calibres were recovered including SMGs, rifles, shotguns, pistols and ammunition.
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted a raid in Musharraf Colony and arrested 15 suspected militants. Police said that 34 weapons of different calibres were recovered including SMGs, rifles, shotguns, pistols and ammunition.
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March - 20 
Police recovered 10 bags of 1698 dynamites and explosives loaded on a truck and arrested the smugglers on Grand Trunk road near Khairabad Chowk, on March 20, reports The News. The sources said that the Police signalled a truck (PLK-534) to stop and o
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Police recovered 10 bags of 1698 dynamites and explosives loaded on a truck and arrested the smugglers on Grand Trunk road near Khairabad Chowk, on March 20, reports The News. The sources said that the Police signalled a truck (PLK-534) to stop and on thorough search 10 bags of 1698 dynamites and explosives were recovered from the different cavities of the vehicle. The Police impounded the truck and arrested Ansar and Imtiaz, residents of Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The explosives and dynamites were being transported to Swabi from Punjab.
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March - 20 
Police recovered weapons and drugs from a truck at a check post on Hangu Road of same District. The seizure included 25 Kalashnikovs and 125 chargers, two shot guns and three rifles besides nine kilograms of hashish and opium.
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Police recovered weapons and drugs from a truck at a check post on Hangu Road of same District. The seizure included 25 Kalashnikovs and 125 chargers, two shot guns and three rifles besides nine kilograms of hashish and opium.
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March - 20 
Security forces (SFs) on March 20 arrested about 60 suspects in connection with the March 18, 2013, suicide attack on judicial complex in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The sources claimed th
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Security forces (SFs) on March 20 arrested about 60 suspects in connection with the March 18, 2013, suicide attack on judicial complex in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The sources claimed that the suicide bombers were sent by Tariq Afridi group.
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March - 20 
Submitting a progress report regarding the missing persons, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Balochistan on March 20 told the Supreme Court that six Army officers are involved in the abduction of missing persons
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Submitting a progress report regarding the missing persons, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Balochistan on March 20 told the Supreme Court that six Army officers are involved in the abduction of missing persons in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. According to the report submitted by DIG CID Feroze Shah, 10 military personnel are accused of abducting the missing persons. “Some 18 missing persons had returned home safe and sound but 48 people are yet to be traced,” he said. “Following the statements of 12 missing persons after they returned home the Balochistan Police asked the Frontier Corps to trace the whereabouts of the accused Army men including two Lt Colonels, six majors and two subedars”, said the report submitted by the DIG in the SC. The report further states that the FC personnel assured that they would extend full cooperation for the completion of investigation and the recovery of the missing persons. According to FC, some of the officers did not belong to the organisation and others had gone back to Pakistan Army.
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March - 20 
The ongoing meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Central Committee has formed two panels on March 20 in preparation for the upcoming elections, reports Nepalnews.com. A panel, headed by General Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogat
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The ongoing meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Central Committee has formed two panels on March 20 in preparation for the upcoming elections, reports Nepalnews.com. A panel, headed by General Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogati will decide on the name list of leaders who will contest the elections. Similarly, the party also formed a nine-member panel under Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai to prepare the party’s manifesto.
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March - 20 
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on March 20 urged the Government to rectify truth and reconciliation ordinance that authorizes Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to grant amnesty, contravening international standards, r
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on March 20 urged the Government to rectify truth and reconciliation ordinance that authorizes Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to grant amnesty, contravening international standards, reports The Himalayan Times. Issuing a press statement, she regretted the passing of the ordinance to establish a TRC with authority to recommend amnesty to serious human rights violators. “Such amnesties would not only violate core principles under international law but would also weaken the foundation for a genuine and lasting peace in Nepal,” Pillay stated. The High Commissioner also noted with concern that many serious violations, such as torture and enforced disappearance, are not adequately criminalised in Nepali law. “As recommended by its own Supreme Court, Nepal should address these gaps in its criminal law, and underpin this by ratifying the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance,” Pillay she added.
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March - 20 
Visiting United Nations (UN) Under-secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said on March 20 that Nepal needs credible and inclusive elections that reflect the political ambitions of the Nepali people, reports Kantipuronline.com. Feltm
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Visiting United Nations (UN) Under-secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said on March 20 that Nepal needs credible and inclusive elections that reflect the political ambitions of the Nepali people, reports Kantipuronline.com. Feltman, made the remarks after meeting with Khil Raj Regmi at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. Welcoming Nepal’s new political arrangement, Feltmen said “I found that Chairman Regmi is committed to holding elections at the earliest. The UN will continue its support to the electoral process in Nepal.”
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March - 20 
A cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), was killed and 15 others, including five Policemen, were injured during the day-long hartal enforced by JeI-ICS in Sylhet District on March 20, reports The Independent. Th
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A cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), was killed and 15 others, including five Policemen, were injured during the day-long hartal enforced by JeI-ICS in Sylhet District on March 20, reports The Independent. The deceased was identified as Golam Rabbani (25). Police arrested seven ICS cadres from the District.
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March - 20 
An emergency meeting of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) board of directors on March 20 decided to hold a conference of general members to chalk out a work plan on the ongoing political turmoil in the country, re
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An emergency meeting of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) board of directors on March 20 decided to hold a conference of general members to chalk out a work plan on the ongoing political turmoil in the country, reports New Age. The conference may take place in the first week of April and there is a possibility of taking programmes, like human chain and white-flag procession, said a FBCCI director. The meeting also decided to meet with the chiefs of the major political parties to persuade them to find a solution to the present violent situation.
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March - 20 
Benapole C&F Agent association general secretary Imdadul Haque Lota on March 20 said that a total of taka 30 crore revenue losses at Benapole Customs House in Jessore District for two days hartal called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). About ta
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Benapole C&F Agent association general secretary Imdadul Haque Lota on March 20 said that a total of taka 30 crore revenue losses at Benapole Customs House in Jessore District for two days hartal called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). About taka 15 crores of revenue were loses everyday by the customs of Benapole landport. Excepting this so many tourists were suffering much during this period, he added.
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March - 20 
Sri Lanka on March 20 expressed 'strongest' reservations on the content of the report prepared by the United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights Navanetham Pillay on Sri Lanka following a technical mission to the country, reports Colombo Page.
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Sri Lanka on March 20 expressed 'strongest' reservations on the content of the report prepared by the United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights Navanetham Pillay on Sri Lanka following a technical mission to the country, reports Colombo Page. Participating in the general debate on country specific reports at the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Sri Lanka's special envoy Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said the report has been formulated pursuant to the last year's resolution against Sri Lanka which Sri Lanka has rejected. The envoy questioned how a technical mission after a visit of just over a week to the island could have produced such a document claimed to be a comprehensive report.
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March - 20 
Tens of thousands of Tamils from the North joined a rally in Jaffna city of the Northern Province on March 20 to condemn a US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC in Geneva, reports Daily News. The protestors said undue pressure on Sri
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Tens of thousands of Tamils from the North joined a rally in Jaffna city of the Northern Province on March 20 to condemn a US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC in Geneva, reports Daily News. The protestors said undue pressure on Sri Lanka will harm the hard won peace and ongoing development. Protestors described the US led resolution as an attempt to undermine Sri Lanka’s post-war reconciliation and development and an ‘infringement on Sri Lanka’s sovereignty.’ Some banners by protestors stated: ‘Hands off Sri Lanka, do not disturb our unity, we want time and space to develop and sustain peace’. One of the organizers of the protest, political activist Angajan Ramanathan said such resolutions will not benefit the people in the former conflict affected North and East. Ramanathan said the Government led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been able to restore normalcy and rebuild the conflict affected areas which had not enjoyed such comforts for more than three decades.
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March - 21 
A self-styled ‘area commander’, Rajesh Tiger of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter in Tatitoli locality of Gumla District, on March 21, reports sam
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A self-styled ‘area commander’, Rajesh Tiger of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter in Tatitoli locality of Gumla District, on March 21, reports samaylive.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Basia, Deepak Kumar said Tiger had demanded INR 2, 00, 000 from a contractor but when the contractor expressed his unwillingness to pay the amount, he fired in the air in an attempt to threaten the contractor which led the Policemen, who were hiding a little distance away, to intervene and ask him to surrender. Kumar added that Tiger then started firing on the Police team but was eventually killed in retaliatory firing.
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March - 21 
A suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Liaqat Ali was arrested from Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh, reports Indian Express on March 22. Police claimed that they have unearthed a plot to create terror in New Delhi ahead of H
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A suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Liaqat Ali was arrested from Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh, reports Indian Express on March 22. Police claimed that they have unearthed a plot to create terror in New Delhi ahead of Holi. Based on his revelation, Delhi Police carried on raids in a hotel in Jama Masjid area of Chandni Chowk (North Delhi District) and recovered an AK-47 rifle and huge cache of explosives, adds NDTV.
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March - 21 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, when asked about the rise in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in some upper Assam Districts in the State, said on March 21, that, “Given the rise in Maoist [CPI-Maoist] activities in upper Assam, we
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, when asked about the rise in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in some upper Assam Districts in the State, said on March 21, that, “Given the rise in Maoist [CPI-Maoist] activities in upper Assam, we have decided to deploy more security forces”, reports The Sentinel. On the issue of National Register for Citizens (NRC) update in Assam, Gogoi said, “Due to lots of problems with regard to NRC update in lower Assam, we have started the NRC update in upper Assam in the first phase.”
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March - 21 
Governor RS Mooshahary observed on March 21 that at present, terrorism has disguised itself in the form of kidnapping and extortion which is turning into a sort of cottage industry, adding that this industry is growing every day. “Now the disguise is
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Governor RS Mooshahary observed on March 21 that at present, terrorism has disguised itself in the form of kidnapping and extortion which is turning into a sort of cottage industry, adding that this industry is growing every day. “Now the disguise is kidnapping, extortion and intimidation. Today kidnapping for ransom is almost a cottage industry in the North East,” Mooshahary said while maintaining that the armed forces have failed to control insurgency despite the use of the Armed Force Special Power Act (AFSPA).
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March - 21 
Imphal West Police Commandos arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Heirangoithong and Hodam Leirak respectively on March 21. They have been identified as Lourembam Rohen alias Makak Singh (31) and Kshetrim
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Imphal West Police Commandos arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Heirangoithong and Hodam Leirak respectively on March 21. They have been identified as Lourembam Rohen alias Makak Singh (31) and Kshetrimayum Prem alias Premkumar alias PK Panmei (29).
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March - 21 
Kerala Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) N. Shanker Reddy, visited the Police Stations in the eastern hill areas of Kannur District bordering Karnataka that are on high alert in the wake of reports of the presence of suspected Maoists in t
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Kerala Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) N. Shanker Reddy, visited the Police Stations in the eastern hill areas of Kannur District bordering Karnataka that are on high alert in the wake of reports of the presence of suspected Maoists in the forest areas, reports The Hindu. The ADGP accompanied by Inspector General of Police (Kannur Range) Jose George and Superintendent of Police (SP), Rahul R. Nair visited the Police Stations at Aralam, Kelakam, Kannavam, Karikkottakkari, and Sreekantapuram.
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March - 21 
Maoists set ablaze a bus after evicting passengers at Parsoum between Panki and Balumath in Palamu District on March 21. Confirming the incident, Palamu SP, A T Mathew, said the Maoists blamed the bus owner, Satweer Singh a resident of Chandwa in Lat
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Maoists set ablaze a bus after evicting passengers at Parsoum between Panki and Balumath in Palamu District on March 21. Confirming the incident, Palamu SP, A T Mathew, said the Maoists blamed the bus owner, Satweer Singh a resident of Chandwa in Latehar District, of hobnobbing with the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI). PLFI is breakaway faction of the Maoists. Maoists had left a poster at the incident site.
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March - 21 
More than 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres demolished the house of one of their former ‘sub-zonal commander’ Phulchand alias Praveel Manjhi at Jamnia village of Pek Panchayat in Bokaro District on March 21, branding him "corrupt
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More than 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres demolished the house of one of their former ‘sub-zonal commander’ Phulchand alias Praveel Manjhi at Jamnia village of Pek Panchayat in Bokaro District on March 21, branding him "corrupt and traitor", reports The Times of India. The Maoists triggered three landmine blasts demolishing Phulchand's palatial building. In December, 2012, the Maoists had blown off a small portion of the building. Phulchand is presently in the Hazaribag central jail. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Dwivedi confirmed the damage to Phulchand's house and said investigation was on.
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March - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and Naga National Council -Non-Accordist (NNC-NA) celebrate its ‘republic day’ on March 21. On the occasion of its 33rd ‘republi
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Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and Naga National Council -Non-Accordist (NNC-NA) celebrate its ‘republic day’ on March 21. On the occasion of its 33rd ‘republic day’ at Suruhuto designated camp, NSCN-K’s ‘chairman’, S.S Khaplang’s in a written speech that was read out by kilonser (minister) Hokato Vusshe has publicly declared that it would not be part of the government of India and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) solution to the Naga issue as it would only be a “sell-out” solution. In the speech, Khaplang also said the ongoing peace talks between the two parties would end as a “big failure.” He claimed that the government of India has realized NSCN (I-M) was not a “mandated body.” It said his group would continue to “stand and support other oppressed people” of the Indo-Burma region who aspired for “freedom and shared a common political ideology.” He also reaffirmed NSCN-K’s “standing pledge and commitment” to the pursuit of “sovereignty.” Also, FGN president ‘general’ (retd) Viyalie Metha, on the occasion of 58th ‘republic day’ has accused India of resorting to “fragmenting propaganda” in connivance with Myanmar to “break the fabric of Naga solidarity.” Further, NNC-NA ‘president’ M.Kiumukam has wished fellow Nagas, members of other factions and well-wishers a happy “Naga Republic Day.” In his message, NNC-NA ‘president’ appealed to the Nagas to maintain peace and harmony in the society.
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March - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) observed its 34th and 33rd ‘republic day’ respectively on March 21. Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/
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Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) observed its 34th and 33rd ‘republic day’ respectively on March 21. Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) would be observing its republic day on March 22 (today). NSCN-IM’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu in his speech on the occasion of 34th republic day said that approach to the “Indo-Naga” problem by both the Government of India and NSCN has changed from military to political but have not yielded “concrete results” so far. He said approach to the political problems should also be viewed from the perspective of the changing world. Reaffirming that NSCN was ready to “go till the last”, Isak said Nagas were with the organizations for building a “state of our own.”
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March - 21 
NNC/FGN, on March 21, said “unauthorized persons/imposters” were collecting ‘taxes’ in the name of NNC/FGN by way of duplicating copies of FGN logo. In a statement, NNC/FGN informed all the business communities in Nagaland, particularly Kohima and D
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NNC/FGN, on March 21, said “unauthorized persons/imposters” were collecting ‘taxes’ in the name of NNC/FGN by way of duplicating copies of FGN logo. In a statement, NNC/FGN informed all the business communities in Nagaland, particularly Kohima and Dimapur that all types of annual trade/commercial taxation for the fiscal year 2013-14 would be dealt with by the ministry of chaplee affairs and requested them inform not to entertain any person in the form of taxation till further order.
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March - 21 
On the occasion of NSCN-KK’s 33rd republic day, ‘President’ ‘general retd’ Khole Konyak expressed the belief that Nagas have a “common future” and said the signing of ‘covenant of reconciliation’ by the collective leaders was an outstanding accomplis
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On the occasion of NSCN-KK’s 33rd republic day, ‘President’ ‘general retd’ Khole Konyak expressed the belief that Nagas have a “common future” and said the signing of ‘covenant of reconciliation’ by the collective leaders was an outstanding accomplishment. He however said that Nagas should not be misled by any “accords or agreements” which would hamper genuine cause of “selfless sacrifices” and create obstacles. Its ‘Ato kilonser’ (prime minister), N. Kitovi Zhimomi in his speech said republic day was a kind of resurrection day for the Nagas when all should think about “recommitting and re-dedicating themselves” for the cause of Nagas. He also said that the identity of Nagas would never be compromised regardless of whether they attained “independence or not.” Also, NNC/FGN ‘brigadier’ (retd)’, S. Singnya on the eve (March 21) of its 58th republic day said his group would always view reconciliation as a means to strengthen the “national goal and vision.”
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March - 21 
One civilian, identified as Ajit Kumar, was killed when around 40-50 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Chandpur village, under Dev Police Station in Aurangabad District in the night of March 21 and fired indisc
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One civilian, identified as Ajit Kumar, was killed when around 40-50 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Chandpur village, under Dev Police Station in Aurangabad District in the night of March 21 and fired indiscriminately at the villagers, reports The Times of India. Another villager Umashankar received multiple splinter injuries. The Maoists also set ablaze a private jeep.
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March - 21 
One of the three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers injured in a militant attack on March 21 later succumbed to his injuries later in the day, Daily Excelsior reported. The trooper has been identified as Krishen Kalita. Convoy of 8th Battalion of B
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One of the three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers injured in a militant attack on March 21 later succumbed to his injuries later in the day, Daily Excelsior reported. The trooper has been identified as Krishen Kalita. Convoy of 8th Battalion of BSF came under attack by unidentified militants, who were riding a motorcycle, at Methain Bypass, in Chanpora locality of Srinagar city (Srinagar District). Two militant outfits, Huzb-ul Mujahideen (HM) and Jamait-ul Mujahideen (JuM)- splinter group of HM, have claimed separately responsibility of the attack.
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March - 21 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on March 21 stated India and Bangladesh are trying to find a way to get undivided ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah out of the "protect
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on March 21 stated India and Bangladesh are trying to find a way to get undivided ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah out of the "protective custody" of Bangladesh court so that he can be extradited to India for participation in the ongoing peace talks, reports Times of India. The government initiative to bring Chetia to India has raised the hopes of ULFA-PTF leader Arabinda Rajkhowa of getting the ULFA ‘general secretary’ on board the peace process."Talks to get back Chetia to India had reached the final stage, but some disturbances in Bangladesh put brakes on the extradition process. We hope to have him with us soon," Rajkhowa said.
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March - 21 
Punjab Police neutralized a terror module by arresting three people, including the mother and sister of US-based Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terrorist Balwinder Singh Possi, on March 21, reports The Times of India. Police claimed to have recovered
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Punjab Police neutralized a terror module by arresting three people, including the mother and sister of US-based Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terrorist Balwinder Singh Possi, on March 21, reports The Times of India. Police claimed to have recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions from the house of Possi's mother Salinder Kaur and sister Kulwinder Kaur, residents of Possi village in Hoshiarpur District. The third arrested person, Ranjit Singh Rana, is from Nurpur Jattan village in the same District. Jalandhar Zone IG Gurpreet Deo said all the three arrested people had been charged under various sections of the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act- UAPA. Deo said one 7.65mm automatic pistol, one 0.9mm US-made pistol, one .30 bore Mauser, one .32 bore revolver, three magazines and 89 cartridges were recovered from the house of Possi's mother and sister. Two countrymade pistols were also recovered from the accused.
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March - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside a forest near Gadapakali village in Kandhamal District in the night of March 21, reports The Hindu. Five steel containers and same number of polythene shee
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside a forest near Gadapakali village in Kandhamal District in the night of March 21, reports The Hindu. Five steel containers and same number of polythene sheets, around 30 metres of electric wires, 45 metres of fuse wires, medicines and seven towels were seized from the camp. "We suspect the Maoists abandoned the camp just before the raid," said Superintendent of Police (Kandhamal) J N Pankaj. The combing operation was carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and District Police.
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March - 21 
State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain stated that the present Government in the State created around 25,000 posts in the State Police Department and around 8,000 posts in the department are lying vacant at present, reports Assam Tribune. Between 1,0
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State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain stated that the present Government in the State created around 25,000 posts in the State Police Department and around 8,000 posts in the department are lying vacant at present, reports Assam Tribune. Between 1,000 and 2,000 of these posts fall vacant annually due to superannuation of incumbent officers and staff, he said. In addition, He further claimed that the situation in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) areas is returning to normal and those taking shelter following the incidents of ethnic clash last year are returning to their native places. State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain further informed the State Assembly that the migrants entering the State during the 1966-1971 period should register themselves with the authorities concerned or else they are to be sent to the detention camps set up for detaining illegal migrants. The minister was replying to a debate on the cut motion for the demand for grant in the State Assembly.
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March - 21 
State’s Home Minister G Kaito Aye, on March 21, said arresting of cadres of various underground factions by State Police sometimes would not lead to desirable solution but suggested that they give them (cadres of various factions) counseling.
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State’s Home Minister G Kaito Aye, on March 21, said arresting of cadres of various underground factions by State Police sometimes would not lead to desirable solution but suggested that they give them (cadres of various factions) counseling.
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March - 21 
Supreme Court today (March 21) upheld death penalty to March 12, 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts case (which killed 257 people and injured 700) mastermind Yakub Memon, reports IBNLive. The apex court reduced death sentence of 10 others to life impri
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Supreme Court today (March 21) upheld death penalty to March 12, 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts case (which killed 257 people and injured 700) mastermind Yakub Memon, reports IBNLive. The apex court reduced death sentence of 10 others to life imprisonment. Yakub is brother of Ibrahim Mushtaq 'Tiger' Memon, one of the prime accused of the attacks. Yakub Memon was convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and has been in jail since he returned to India and surrendered in 1994. Supreme Court observes, "Yakub Memon and all absconding accused including Dawood Ibrahim were archers and rest of the accused were arrows in their hands." Supreme Court says, "Police, customs and coastal guards are also to be blamed for 1993 Mumbai blasts." Court further added that the training of convicts materialised in Pakistan. The apex court adds that management and conspiracy of 1993 blasts were done by Dawood Ibrahim and others in Pakistan. Supreme Court says that Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was also involved in the 1993 blasts. Supreme Court upheld life terms of 17 convicts in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and commuted death sentence of 10 convicts to life imprisonment on the ground that the convicts were behind bars for 20 years and their economic condition was weak. Supreme Court asks all accused to surrender within four weeks. Actor Sanjay Dutt is also sentenced for five years in jail by the Court. However, the apex court has reduced his sentence from six years to five. Sanjay has not been granted any probation and will have to spend three years and six months in jail.
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March - 21 
The 30-member Thunderbolt Commandos' team, along with forest department officials, carried out the searches on March 21, conducted searches in Aralam and Kannavam forest areas in the Kannur District following reports of presence of Communist Party of
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The 30-member Thunderbolt Commandos' team, along with forest department officials, carried out the searches on March 21, conducted searches in Aralam and Kannavam forest areas in the Kannur District following reports of presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in areas bordering Kerala and Karnataka, reports Zee News.
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March - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed that a team of Policemen from Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh killed two women and raped five during a recent raid in the border villages of Bijapur District, reports The Indian Express on Marc
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed that a team of Policemen from Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh killed two women and raped five during a recent raid in the border villages of Bijapur District, reports The Indian Express on March 22. At least 10 villagers were also injured in an encounter between the rebels and Security Forces (SFs), on March 9, a statement issued by Dakshin (South) Bastar Division Committee of the Maoist said. The statement identified one of the slain women as Kunjam Deve of Kanchal (Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh) and the injured included Madvi Kuchud, Kartam Guddi, Madkam Deva, Kunjam Kiske and Madvi Hidme.
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March - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that a militant, identified as Dikki M Sangma alias Bandi of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) escaped from one of the outfit’s camps and surfaced in Jengjal (West Garo Hills District) to surrender before the Border Secu
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The Shillong Times reports that a militant, identified as Dikki M Sangma alias Bandi of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) escaped from one of the outfit’s camps and surfaced in Jengjal (West Garo Hills District) to surrender before the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 21. The militant fled from the outfit’s camp located in forests of Chokpot in South Garo Hills District during the night and managed to reach Baghmara from where he boarded a public transport to head to Jengjal where he contacted BSF officials from the field intelligence unit to hand himself over. The militant was a private soldier in the outfit and hailed from Rangdokram village of Baghmara in South Garo Hills. The official surrender ceremony took place at the BSF Station Headquarters in Dobasipara on March 21. During the surrender, he handed over his GNLA identity card bearing army number 111, date of issue 10/10/2011 and valid upto 10/10/2014, which was signed by GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira. The surrendered militant revealed to authorities that he had joined the GNLA in April 2011 and underwent training at Durama Hills of East Garo Hills for six long months.
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March - 21 
The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has clarified on March 21 that the exchange of fire near Kotlam village along National Highway-37 on March 20 took place between Assam Rifles troops and two of its expelled cadres. ZUF information and publicity secr
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The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has clarified on March 21 that the exchange of fire near Kotlam village along National Highway-37 on March 20 took place between Assam Rifles troops and two of its expelled cadres. ZUF information and publicity secretary A. Dangmei said the higher authority of the outfit expelled them from the organization on March 15 for violating its law. The ZUF also appealed to all not to cooperate with the two renegades and informed that any Government Department should not lend a hand if they ask for extortion money using the name of the outfit.
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March - 21 
Three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers sustained critical injuries when their vehicles came under attack by unidentified militants in Rawalpora area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 21 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The convoy of
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Three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers sustained critical injuries when their vehicles came under attack by unidentified militants in Rawalpora area of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 21 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The convoy of 8th Battalion of BSF was attacked on their way to Baginder area (Srinagar District) from Baramulla District.
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March - 21 
Three people allegedly belonging to an inter-state gang involved in the supply of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were arrested by the Crime Branch, reports Hindustan Times. FICN valued INR 4, 00,000 were recovered from them. Among the three, two p
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Three people allegedly belonging to an inter-state gang involved in the supply of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were arrested by the Crime Branch, reports Hindustan Times. FICN valued INR 4, 00,000 were recovered from them. Among the three, two persons were arrested on March 11, from the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Railway Station (New Delhi District). Based on their information, the third member was arrested on March 13 from an unspecified location. Ravindra Yadav, ACP (crime) said “The seized currency notes were in the denominations of 1000 and 500. The counterfeit money trail was traced to Bettiah in West Champaran [District], Bihar. These are being smuggled into the country through the porous Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border”. The gang’s main supplier, identified as one Nagina from West Champaran in Bihar is absconding.
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March - 21 
A cracker blast damaged the railway track near Bin Qasim area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 21, reports Daily Times. The damaged portion of the track measures two feet. However, no one was injured in the inc
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A cracker blast damaged the railway track near Bin Qasim area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 21, reports Daily Times. The damaged portion of the track measures two feet. However, no one was injured in the incident, railways official said.
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March - 21 
A Police team of South Range raided the Lyari town late March 21, night and arrested 20 suspects, including some wanted criminals and also recovered arms from their possession. Search operations were conducted in Afshani Gali, Peetal Wali Gali and Ka
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A Police team of South Range raided the Lyari town late March 21, night and arrested 20 suspects, including some wanted criminals and also recovered arms from their possession. Search operations were conducted in Afshani Gali, Peetal Wali Gali and Kalakot areas during which some 20 suspects were arrested, including Kamran alias Kami and some other wanted gangsters. Police also recovered weapons from their possession.
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March - 21 
A report submitted to Supreme Court said that around 208 target killers and 238 extortionists belonging to political parties and banned outfits were arrested from Karachi. The report was submitted to Supreme Court during a hearing on the Karachi viol
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A report submitted to Supreme Court said that around 208 target killers and 238 extortionists belonging to political parties and banned outfits were arrested from Karachi. The report was submitted to Supreme Court during a hearing on the Karachi violence suo motu case. A five-member bench – headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhary – resumed the case hearing on March 21.
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March - 21 
At least 17 persons were killed and 34 others injured in a car bomb explosion in the Jalozai camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 21, reports Central Asia Online. The explosion, which o
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At least 17 persons were killed and 34 others injured in a car bomb explosion in the Jalozai camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 21, reports Central Asia Online. The explosion, which occurred near a food distribution centre, was "triggered by explosives loaded into a vehicle," Nowshera Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Qadir said. Bomb Disposal Squad personnel estimated 35 kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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March - 21 
Police and Rangers invited the ire of the Supreme Court by submitting contradictory statements about ‘no-go areas’ in Lyari. While Rangers’ claim that there was no no-go area in Lyari, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shahid Hayat submitted that Po
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Police and Rangers invited the ire of the Supreme Court by submitting contradictory statements about ‘no-go areas’ in Lyari. While Rangers’ claim that there was no no-go area in Lyari, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shahid Hayat submitted that Police and Rangers could not enter the locality despite all efforts. The court, which was hearing the case relating to implementation of its judgment, also expressed concern and annoyance over reports about the killing of alleged gangster Arshad Pappu and others and mutilation of their bodies in Lyari by their rivals.
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March - 21 
Police arrested three alleged terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after a brief shootout at Manghopir Road in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. Police claimed the encounter was not planned. The alleged terro
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Police arrested three alleged terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after a brief shootout at Manghopir Road in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. Police claimed the encounter was not planned. The alleged terrorists were riding two motorcycles when a Police mobile intercepted them for routine check but the suspects opened fire at the Police, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asghar Usman. After a brief shootout, the Police succeeded in arresting the alleged terrorists while one of them escaped, said DSP Usman, adding that the Police also recovered 30 kilogrammes explosive material, two 9mm and one 30 bore pistol from their possession. The Police claimed that Shaukat Sardar alias Usman alias Usama confirmed affiliation with the LeJ while Inamullah alias Farooq and Tawakkal alias Waziri said that they worked for the TTP.
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March - 21 
Police on March 21 foiled a bid to blow up a railway bridge on the Quetta-Sibi railway track near Link Badini area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. Station House Officer PS Satellite Town Quetta, Muhammad Aslam s
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Police on March 21 foiled a bid to blow up a railway bridge on the Quetta-Sibi railway track near Link Badini area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. Station House Officer PS Satellite Town Quetta, Muhammad Aslam said unknown men had planted an improvised explosive device under the bridge on the Quetta-Sibi railway track near in Link Badini. “Soon after receiving intelligence information, police along with bomb disposal squad rushed to the site and defused the bomb,” the SHO added.
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March - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least 11 suspects and recovered explosives and other items used in bomb making during a search operation in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency on March 21. According to officials, the search operation was launched in Qand
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least 11 suspects and recovered explosives and other items used in bomb making during a search operation in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency on March 21. According to officials, the search operation was launched in Qandhari, Bejing, Mall Khana Ziarat, Aman Kot and Spinki Tangi areas. SFs recovered at least 100 kilograms of explosives and other item used in bomb making.
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March - 21 
Supreme Court on March 21 said "It is devastating to state that Pakistan being a member of the United Nations [UN], whose primary object is to maintain international peace and security, has infringed the recognized principles under international law
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Supreme Court on March 21 said "It is devastating to state that Pakistan being a member of the United Nations [UN], whose primary object is to maintain international peace and security, has infringed the recognized principles under international law which obligate all states to prevent terrorist attacks emanating from their territory and inflicting injuries to other states. A host state that has the capability to prevent a terrorist attack but fails to do so will inherently fail in fulfilling its duty under Article 2(4\ since terrorism amounts to force by definition." Delivering judgment on the March 12, 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts, a bench of Justices P. Sathasivam and B.S. Chauhan said some of the accused, upon arrival in Pakistan for arms training, were received by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives who took them out of the airport without observing any immigration formalities. "Pakistan, thus, took precautions not to bring its involvement on record," the bench said. There was no entry in their passports when they left Islamabad for Dubai, "meaning thereby, they (the accused) had a green channel entry and exit in Pakistan", the court said. "The events unveil the tolerance and encouragement shown by Pakistan towards terrorism," the bench said, referring to confessional statements admitting that some of the accused received training directly from ISI officials on occasion. In addition, Supreme Court said, terrorism and heinous crimes cannot be fastened only on adults, while upholding the conviction of Muhammad Moin Faridulla Qureshi, who was 17 years and 3 months old when he loaded vehicles with explosives and fitted them with timers to devastating effect on March 12, 1993 in Mumbai. "There is no justification whatsoever to restrict the meaning of 'any person' and 'whoever' only to a major or non-juvenile as such an interpretation would have a potentiality to defeat the object of Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act," the bench said.
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March - 21 
Two young girls were killed when an explosive device, they were playing with, went off in a house in Sakhakot area of Malakand District, reports Dawn. Levies officials said that the device exploded in the house of Zarwali in Ghundo Payan village of S
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Two young girls were killed when an explosive device, they were playing with, went off in a house in Sakhakot area of Malakand District, reports Dawn. Levies officials said that the device exploded in the house of Zarwali in Ghundo Payan village of Sakhakot.
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March - 21 
The Constitutional Council (CC) on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including the Chief of the Election Commission, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval, reports Kantipuronline.com. The first CC meeting recommended former Acti
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The Constitutional Council (CC) on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including the Chief of the Election Commission, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval, reports Kantipuronline.com. The first CC meeting recommended former Acting Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety as the head of the body, and former members Dolakh Bahadur Gurung and Ayodhee Prasad Yadav to their previous positions. The new entrants include Ila Sharma and Rambhakta PV Thakur. With this decision the election holding body has got its full shape and the poll date will be fixed soon after they assume the office, according to ministers.
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March - 21 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) on March 21 has set three preconditions that it says will have to be fulfilled for the party to contest elections, reports Nepalnews.com. The party has demanded that four major polit
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M-Baidya) on March 21 has set three preconditions that it says will have to be fulfilled for the party to contest elections, reports Nepalnews.com. The party has demanded that four major political parties scrap the 11-point agreement to form an election Government under Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi, dissolve the current Government and organise a round table conference to form a Government of national unity. If the preconditions are not met, we will boycott the elections, said party General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa at press conference organised by the party.
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March - 21 
A Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal (youth wing of BNP) leader identified as Intaj Ali alias Intadul (30) was killed and at least 26 others including eight Policemen were injured in a clash between the BNP cadres and Police at Dariapur village of Jhenidah Distri
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A Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal (youth wing of BNP) leader identified as Intaj Ali alias Intadul (30) was killed and at least 26 others including eight Policemen were injured in a clash between the BNP cadres and Police at Dariapur village of Jhenidah District on March 21, reports The Daily Star. The clash happened when the Police went to the village to arrest BNP members on charge of vandalism during recent hartals (general strike).
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March - 21 
A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader and his daughter were killed allegedly by a group of cadres of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction in Mujibnagar sub-District of Meherpur District on March 21, reports
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A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader and his daughter were killed allegedly by a group of cadres of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction in Mujibnagar sub-District of Meherpur District on March 21, reports The Independent. The deceased were identified as Dr. Helal Uddin (40), Joint Secretary of Mujibnagar unit of BNP, and his daughter Mitu, a second year student of Mujibnagar Degree College. Police said a group of cadres of PBCP Janajuddha faction hit Helal with sharp weapons indiscriminately when he was just entering his house, leaving him dead on the spot. The bandits also struck his daughter Mitu the same way as she came to his rescue.
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March - 21 
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 21, adopted the resolution sponsored by the United States with 25 votes in favor, 13 against and 8 abstentions, reports Colombo Page. Adopting the resolution, the 47-member UNHRC reiterated its
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 21, adopted the resolution sponsored by the United States with 25 votes in favor, 13 against and 8 abstentions, reports Colombo Page. Adopting the resolution, the 47-member UNHRC reiterated its call made in the resolution adopted last year for Sri Lanka to effectively implement the constructive recommendations made in the report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) and to take all necessary measures to initiate credible and independent actions to ensure justice, equity, accountability and reconciliation for all Sri Lankans. Tabling the resolution Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka which is a follow up of last year's resolution 19/2, the United States said Sri Lanka must take meaningful action on reconciliation and accountability and address the growing concerns over the deteriorating human rights situation.
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March - 22 
Alarmed by reports of fresh illegal infiltration from Bangladesh triggered by the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, India has alerted the border guarding force deployed along the international border adds The Assam Tribune. Briefing the me
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Alarmed by reports of fresh illegal infiltration from Bangladesh triggered by the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, India has alerted the border guarding force deployed along the international border adds The Assam Tribune. Briefing the media, DG, BSF, Subhash Joshi and DG of BGB, Major General Aziz Ahmed said that forces were on alert, denying reports of rise in infiltration along the highly porous international border. DG BSF Subhash Joshi said about 27 percent of India's border with Bangladesh could not be fenced due to riverine terrain and other difficult geographical features. He said fencing work was sanctioned for 3,436 km of the 4,096-km border with Bangladesh and 2,525 km had been fenced. He said work was in progress for fencing on 365 km and the pending work was expected to be completed in a year or two.
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March - 22 
Director General (DG) of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Aziz Ahmed said Dhaka would never allow its soil to be used against any anti–India activity, reports The Sentinel. BGB DG said that Bangladesh had assured India it would not har
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Director General (DG) of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Aziz Ahmed said Dhaka would never allow its soil to be used against any anti–India activity, reports The Sentinel. BGB DG said that Bangladesh had assured India it would not harbour any anti–India elements, while interacting with journalists at the end of five–day long 37th Border Co-ordination Conference with Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi. The two sides also identified 175 patches along the border for increased patrolling where fencing was not possible.
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March - 22 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 16 Corps Army Lieutenant General D. S. Hooda on March 22 said 200 to 300 militants are waiting for an opportune moment to sneak into this side from across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Daily Excelsior. Rega
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 16 Corps Army Lieutenant General D. S. Hooda on March 22 said 200 to 300 militants are waiting for an opportune moment to sneak into this side from across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Daily Excelsior. Regarding building of clamour for revocation of Arms Forced Special Power Act (AFSPA) by the State Government, despite increase in militancy related incidents in the Valley, the GOC 16 Corps said “So far as Army is concerned we have already submitted our recommendations to the Government over the issue and it was now up to the Government to look into our recommendations before making any decision on it.”
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March - 22 
In the same District, the about 100 armed Maoists first got passengers alighted from a bus and then torched it at Kachanpur village, located at hilly terrain, under the same police station in the morning of March 22. However, they did not resort to f
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In the same District, the about 100 armed Maoists first got passengers alighted from a bus and then torched it at Kachanpur village, located at hilly terrain, under the same police station in the morning of March 22. However, they did not resort to firing in this incident.
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March - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that a trooper of the Assam Rifles was killed while another was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered along the road side of Leirongthel Lamkhai under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District in the m
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Kanglaonline reports that a trooper of the Assam Rifles was killed while another was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered along the road side of Leirongthel Lamkhai under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District in the morning of March 22. The Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) claimed responsibility for the attack saying it was the handiwork of its Special Warfare Group of its armed wing Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA). Police source said the explosion could have been triggered off using remote control and could have weighed around 10 kilograms. However, an RPF’s statement claimed that it had killed two personnel of the 15 Assam Rifles identifying the two personnel as Havildar Mahender and Sepoy Pratap Tawang.
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March - 22 
Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) observed its 19th raising day at its Diphu designated camp in Karbi Anglong District on March 22, reports Nagaland Post. In an open session organized leaders of the outfit under truce reiterat
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Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) observed its 19th raising day at its Diphu designated camp in Karbi Anglong District on March 22, reports Nagaland Post. In an open session organized leaders of the outfit under truce reiterated its demand for a separate statehood for the scheduled tribes inhabiting in the hills of Assam for lasting peace. KLNLF came over ground in 2010 declaring truce with the government the outfit also ‘decommissioned’ its entire arsenal as a gesture of readiness for peaceful conclusion of its arms struggle through negotiation.
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March - 22 
Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on March 22 arrested five persons from Haddigodam area of Seoni District and seized a cache of 126 crude bombs, two country made revolvers 10 rounds, a sword and some literatures from their possession, report
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Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on March 22 arrested five persons from Haddigodam area of Seoni District and seized a cache of 126 crude bombs, two country made revolvers 10 rounds, a sword and some literatures from their possession, reports The Times of India. Police is probing their link with leaders of banned outfit Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). Out of five, four have been identified as Naeem, Kaleem, Firoz and Kaleemuddin.
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March - 22 
Regarding the arrest of suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 22, said "Liyaqat was fed-up in Pakistan. He was there since 1997 and had intentions to surrender before the Jammu and Kashmir
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Regarding the arrest of suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 22, said "Liyaqat was fed-up in Pakistan. He was there since 1997 and had intentions to surrender before the Jammu and Kashmir Police after sneaking into India through Nepal, as is routine with stranded Kashmiri militants. Liyaqat had gone to Pakistan for arms training in the early 90's.", reports The Times of India. J&K Inspector General, A G Mir, neither confirmed nor denied that Liyaqat "planned" surrender, saying, "We're verifying details given by Delhi Police and the intentions of the arrested militant Liyaqat can be cross-checked only when he is handed over to the J&K Police as he is wanted for several many militant activities."
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March - 22 
Special Cell sources on March 22 said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah was planning a 26/11 rerun in Delhi. The targets were Saket's Select Citywalk and the Chandni Chowk Market, he has apparently told interrogators. Both loc
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Special Cell sources on March 22 said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah was planning a 26/11 rerun in Delhi. The targets were Saket's Select Citywalk and the Chandni Chowk Market, he has apparently told interrogators. Both locations draw crowds. Six to seven fidayeen (suicide attackers) would join Shah. Liyaqat was to coordinate and supervise the suicide mission and was supposed to return to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), S.N. Srivastava, special CP (Special Cell) said. "Self-styled HM senior commanders Ghazi Nasiruddin and Farooq Qureshi told Liyaqat he had been chosen to supervise the suicide attackers who would commit spectacular terror strikes in Delhi," Srivastava added. Liyaqat disclosed that in January, 2013 a Muttahida Jihad Council meeting attended by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM decided to observe January 26 as black day. The terror leaders rededicated themselves to the cause of integrating J&K with Pakistan. "These organizations decided to avenge Afzal Guru's hanging and plotted this suicide mission," he said.
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March - 22 
State’s Home Minister Roshan Warjri, on March 22, said that steps will be taken to end the extortion drive of various militants and their overground workers in Garo Hills.
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State’s Home Minister Roshan Warjri, on March 22, said that steps will be taken to end the extortion drive of various militants and their overground workers in Garo Hills.
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March - 22 
Strengthening its capability for anti-Naxal operations, Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur to cater to the needs of extremism-hit States of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of
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Strengthening its capability for anti-Naxal operations, Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur to cater to the needs of extremism-hit States of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of India on March 23. These helicopters are advanced versions of the existing fleet of Mi-17s in the IAF and are equipped with sophisticated avionics and on-board navigation systems making them more suitable for both day and night operations in Naxal-affected areas.
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March - 22 
The Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) is feeling the heat as the Government of Myanmar has started putting pressure on the militant groups using the territory of that country as safe haven following sustained pressu
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The Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) is feeling the heat as the Government of Myanmar has started putting pressure on the militant groups using the territory of that country as safe haven following sustained pressure from the Government of India, reports the Assam Tribune on March 23. However, till date, the Myanmar Army has not launched full-scale operations against the militant groups.
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March - 22 
The Central Government is likely to set up a regional office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jharkhand in the wake of growing terror activities in the State and frequent recovery of foreign-made weapons from the Maoist bastions, reports
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The Central Government is likely to set up a regional office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jharkhand in the wake of growing terror activities in the State and frequent recovery of foreign-made weapons from the Maoist bastions, reports The Times of India on March 23. The Union Home Secretary R K Singh, on March 22, said this after a review meeting with top officials on the law and order situation in the State. Singh, who is on a two-day visit to Jharkhand, said "We are looking into the matter and may open NIA's regional office in Jharkhand."
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March - 22 
The Central Government will soon offer a new rehabilitation package to the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) as the primary focus of the ongoing peace talks is rehabilitation of its members, reports Times of India on Mar
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The Central Government will soon offer a new rehabilitation package to the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) as the primary focus of the ongoing peace talks is rehabilitation of its members, reports Times of India on March 23. The rehabilitation package will be a "constructive" one that will help its cadres lead a dignified life.
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March - 22 
The magisterial probe report into the attack on Williamnagar jail, that left two jail staff dead on February 2 by suspected ANVC-B cadres, was submitted to the Government on March 22.
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The magisterial probe report into the attack on Williamnagar jail, that left two jail staff dead on February 2 by suspected ANVC-B cadres, was submitted to the Government on March 22.
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March - 22 
The Union Home Secretary R K Singh and Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Pranay Sahay and a host of other officials visited Chak post in Manatu block in Palamu District on March 22, reports The Times of India. Chak is an in
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The Union Home Secretary R K Singh and Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Pranay Sahay and a host of other officials visited Chak post in Manatu block in Palamu District on March 22, reports The Times of India. Chak is an interior security post and holds a high geo-strategic position in the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations. Located at the tri junction of Chatra (Jharkhand), Gaya (Bihar), and Palamu (Jharkhand), Chak is a stronghold of the Maoists.
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March - 22 
Two people, including an alleged militant of Bhindranwale Tigers Force (BTF) Kulbir Singh Assandh, were arrested on March 22, by Punjab Police from near Sirhind of Fatehgarh Sahib District in connection with the Zirakpur drug haul case (February, 201
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Two people, including an alleged militant of Bhindranwale Tigers Force (BTF) Kulbir Singh Assandh, were arrested on March 22, by Punjab Police from near Sirhind of Fatehgarh Sahib District in connection with the Zirakpur drug haul case (February, 2013), The Times of India reports on March 24. "Both had been involved in smuggling of drugs for last many years. They were mainly working and supplying drugs to arrested NRI Anup Singh Kahlon, dismissed DSP Jagdish Bhola, Sukha Gakhal and Raja Kandhola," said Fatehgarh Sahib Senior Superintendant of Police (SSP) Hardial Singh Mann.
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March - 22 
Unidentified militants set ablaze a private truck at Yairipok area in Thoubal District on March 23, reports Zeenews.india.com. The truck owner P Jiban Singh (32) said militant outfit People's Union of Liberation Front (PULF) had demanded money from t
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Unidentified militants set ablaze a private truck at Yairipok area in Thoubal District on March 23, reports Zeenews.india.com. The truck owner P Jiban Singh (32) said militant outfit People's Union of Liberation Front (PULF) had demanded money from them some months back. The militants hijacked the truck which was en route to Machi village from Yairipok area on March 22 and the driver was let off.
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March - 22 
A gas pipeline was blown up near Go-pat area in the Dera Bugti District. The banned Baloch Republican Army (BRA) group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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A gas pipeline was blown up near Go-pat area in the Dera Bugti District. The banned Baloch Republican Army (BRA) group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 22 
A MQM activist, identified as Muhammad Ibrar (33), was killed by unidentified assailants near Rehmat Chowk in Orangi town.
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A MQM activist, identified as Muhammad Ibrar (33), was killed by unidentified assailants near Rehmat Chowk in Orangi town.
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March - 22 
An armed clash left a militant killed and a soldier injured in Dro Adda area of Akkakhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 22, reports Dawn. Officials said that Security Forces (SFs)
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An armed clash left a militant killed and a soldier injured in Dro Adda area of Akkakhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 22, reports Dawn. Officials said that Security Forces (SFs) clashed with a group of militants when the latter attacked a security checkpost in Dro Adda area. In the firing exchange, a militant was killed and a soldier received injuries. An army vehicle was also damaged in the clash while the forces were able to repulse the attack. Later in the evening, unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Meeri Khel area of Akkakhel. Official sources said that militants blew up the girls school in Misri chowk by planting a huge quantity of explosives inside the building.
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March - 22 
An MQM activist, Muhammad Ismail (25), was killed by unidentified assailants in New Karachi area.
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An MQM activist, Muhammad Ismail (25), was killed by unidentified assailants in New Karachi area.
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March - 22 
At least 10 persons, including two children, were killed and 37 others were injured on March 22, when a bomb planted on a motorcycle-rickshaw went off at a crowded bazaar in Dera Allahyar town in the Jaffarabad District, reports Dawn.
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At least 10 persons, including two children, were killed and 37 others were injured on March 22, when a bomb planted on a motorcycle-rickshaw went off at a crowded bazaar in Dera Allahyar town in the Jaffarabad District, reports Dawn.
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March - 22 
Fifteen suspected gangsters wanted by the Police in a number of target killing and extortion cases were arrested by Rangers in a raid in Mehmodabad area in the wee hours, reports The News. During the search of their hideout, the Rangers also recovere
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Fifteen suspected gangsters wanted by the Police in a number of target killing and extortion cases were arrested by Rangers in a raid in Mehmodabad area in the wee hours, reports The News. During the search of their hideout, the Rangers also recovered 25 weapons, including Kalashnikovs, sub-machine guns, repeaters, MP-5, pistols, silencers, Police uniforms and a large quantity of ammunition. Sources said that during the search operation, the Rangers arrested a policeman who was present at the hideout of militants. The raiding team also dismantled closed-circuit cameras that the gangsters had installed in Chanesar Goth.
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March - 22 
Four militants were killed early on March 22 (today) when US drone fired two missiles on a house in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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Four militants were killed early on March 22 (today) when US drone fired two missiles on a house in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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March - 22 
Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG), Major General Obaidullah Khan Khatak, said that concrete measures put in place by the Government and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) have resulted in the reduction of militancy in Balochistan, reports Daily
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Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG), Major General Obaidullah Khan Khatak, said that concrete measures put in place by the Government and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) have resulted in the reduction of militancy in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. “The recent indicators have shown tangible decline in the subversive activities across the province,” said FC IG while talking to media persons at the FC headquarters. Commending the formation of the caretaker setup with unanimity after the dissolution of provincial assembly, he hoped that the situation would improve optimistically in Balochistan once the general elections are completed and the next democratically elected Government assumes office.
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March - 22 
Pakistani prosecutors on March 22 approached a court seeking voice samples of seven men, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports The Indian Express. Special prosecut
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Pakistani prosecutors on March 22 approached a court seeking voice samples of seven men, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports The Indian Express. Special prosecutor, Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed an application that was admitted for regular hearing by the Islamabad High Court on March 21. Prosecutors also filed a separate application that asked the court to declare Indian terror suspect Fahim Ansari a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive. A two-judge bench issued notices to the seven suspects, asking them to respond to the FIA's application seeking their voice samples. Ali contended that the voice samples would help prosecute the seven suspects, on trial since 2009. "The Indian government had sent the alleged voice samples of the seven accused facing trial here. If the court allows us to obtain their voice samples, the truth will be before everyone," he added. The FIA has for long been seeking voice samples of the seven accused so that they can be compared with recordings provided by Indian authorities. The recordings include intercepts of communications between the attackers in Mumbai and their handlers in a control room in Karachi.
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March - 22 
Prospective candidates of political parties in Hangu District have so far restricted their election meetings to hujras (private guesthouses), while some of them have been demanding that elections should be held under the supervision of Army in this v
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Prospective candidates of political parties in Hangu District have so far restricted their election meetings to hujras (private guesthouses), while some of them have been demanding that elections should be held under the supervision of Army in this volatile District due to threat of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks. Local people say that the decision by Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat to take part in the elections has brought a positive change in the political environment, but the threat of terrorism remains as usual. It may be recalled that in 2008 elections, TTP had forcibly taken away ballot boxes full of votes from Kahi, Shana Wari and Zargari areas and attacked A Police Station in Ghlo Chenna, while terming the elections un-Islamic.
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March - 22 
Unidentified persons opened fire on a NATO container at Wazir Dhand locality of Jamrud tehsil. Local officials said that a cleaner of the vehicle received minor injuries in the attack.
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Unidentified persons opened fire on a NATO container at Wazir Dhand locality of Jamrud tehsil. Local officials said that a cleaner of the vehicle received minor injuries in the attack.
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March - 22 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 22 has urged the chairman of the interim electoral Government, Khil Raj Regmi, who is ex-officio head of the Constitutional Council (CC), to clarify legality of the recommendations to re-appoint three former Electio
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 22 has urged the chairman of the interim electoral Government, Khil Raj Regmi, who is ex-officio head of the Constitutional Council (CC), to clarify legality of the recommendations to re-appoint three former Election Commissioners, reports Kantipuronline.com. The CC on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including former Chief Election Commissioner Nilkantha Uprety, Commissioners Dolakh Bahadur Gurung and Ayodhee Prasad Yadav, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The interim constitution states that a person who has once served as Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner cannot be appointed for any other Government services. However, the High-level Political Mechanism (HLPM), comprising representatives from the four major political parties, recommended five names to re-appoint candidates for the Election Commissioners considering that their previous experiences would be supportive for holding the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections in June.
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March - 22 
The European Union (EU) and its member states in their first meeting with Foreign Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire at his office in Kathmandu on March 22 said they are always ready to provide necessary support to conduct the elections in a free and fai
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The European Union (EU) and its member states in their first meeting with Foreign Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire at his office in Kathmandu on March 22 said they are always ready to provide necessary support to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner, reports Nepalnews.com. Dr. Alexander Spachis, Head of the Delegation of the EU to Nepal, said "The interim electoral Government has the main responsibility to hold the elections and it should concentrate on holding the elections successfully and that the EU is ready to support this task."
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March - 22 
A cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and 12 others, including two Policemen, were injured in a clash between Police and JeI cadres at Joypur village of Jessore District on March 22 (today), reports The Independent. The deceased was identified
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A cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and 12 others, including two Policemen, were injured in a clash between Police and JeI cadres at Joypur village of Jessore District on March 22 (today), reports The Independent. The deceased was identified as Anisur Rahman (35). Police said the clash erupted when Police went to the village to arrest Fazlul Haque, a leader of JeI.
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March - 22 
Alarmed by reports of fresh illegal infiltration from Bangladesh triggered by the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, India has alerted the border guarding force deployed along the international border adds The Assam Tribune. Briefing the me
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Alarmed by reports of fresh illegal infiltration from Bangladesh triggered by the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, India has alerted the border guarding force deployed along the international border adds The Assam Tribune. Briefing the media, DG, BSF, Subhash Joshi and DG of BGB, Major General Aziz Ahmed said that forces were on alert, denying reports of rise in infiltration along the highly porous international border. DG BSF Subhash Joshi said about 27 percent of India's border with Bangladesh could not be fenced due to riverine terrain and other difficult geographical features. He said fencing work was sanctioned for 3,436 km of the 4,096-km border with Bangladesh and 2,525 km had been fenced. He said work was in progress for fencing on 365 km and the pending work was expected to be completed in a year or two.
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March - 22 
Director General (DG) of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Aziz Ahmed said Dhaka would never allow its soil to be used against any anti–India activity, reports The Sentinel. BGB DG said that Bangladesh had assured India it would not har
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Director General (DG) of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Aziz Ahmed said Dhaka would never allow its soil to be used against any anti–India activity, reports The Sentinel. BGB DG said that Bangladesh had assured India it would not harbour any anti–India elements, while interacting with journalists at the end of five–day long 37th Border Co-ordination Conference with Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi. The two sides also identified 175 patches along the border for increased patrolling where fencing was not possible.
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March - 22 
In a rejection of the resolution on Sri Lanka at the UNHRC, President’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 22 (today) said that the resolution was clearly unacceptable due to its inherent flaws, reports Daily News.
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In a rejection of the resolution on Sri Lanka at the UNHRC, President’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 22 (today) said that the resolution was clearly unacceptable due to its inherent flaws, reports Daily News. The minister pointed out that preambular part of the text is ‘intrusive, bears misinterpretations and focuses disproportionately on the negative and eliminates or is dismissive of the positive.’
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March - 22 
Minister for Youth Affairs Dallas Alahapperuma while addressing a media briefing held in at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo on March 22, said “The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has become an institution that implements a n
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Minister for Youth Affairs Dallas Alahapperuma while addressing a media briefing held in at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo on March 22, said “The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has become an institution that implements a new 'colonial policy' of ruling by creating divisions in international community, reports Colombo Page. The Minister further said the UNHRC has used Sri Lanka as the first test subject to experiment with the new policy of division. He said the UN resolution, calling for Sri Lanka to investigate war crimes allegedly committed by the security forces during the war against the LTTE, attempts to divide the country.
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March - 22 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at the presentation of Presidential Colours to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment in Boyagane town of Kurunegala District in the North Western Province on March 22 said that the Government has made the Liberation Tigers of
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at the presentation of Presidential Colours to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment in Boyagane town of Kurunegala District in the North Western Province on March 22 said that the Government has made the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) aspiration of an Eelam state a dream, reports Daily News. He added that the Government was aware that it had to face the consequences, when the humanitarian operation began. He said “Surprise attack is vital to any side. Some international television stations are also trying to launch surprise attacks on Sri Lanka by making false allegations against us.” The President added that the country had to face pressure exerted by foreign Governments, when the humanitarian operation was being launched. It is because of this external irritant that the country is facing pressure from various foreign forces. This foreign intimidation is what the imperialists and the diaspora want.
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March - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre involved in several cases of violence including the killing of a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader was arrested from Bankura District, on March 23, reports The Times of India. Bankura
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre involved in several cases of violence including the killing of a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader was arrested from Bankura District, on March 23, reports The Times of India. Bankura Superintendent of Police (SP), Mukesh Kumar, said "Govind Singha Sardar was arrested on Saturday morning from Baruikul in the District. At least 13 warrants have been pending against him. He was also involved in the killing of a tribal CPM leader Haren Baske."
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March - 23 March - 24
A press statement of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Defence Wing, has said that Revolutionary People`s Front /People`s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) ‘sergeant major’ Ningthoujam Leirenjao Singh alias Thouba was arrested by troops of Red Shield Divis
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A press statement of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Defence Wing, has said that Revolutionary People`s Front /People`s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) ‘sergeant major’ Ningthoujam Leirenjao Singh alias Thouba was arrested by troops of Red Shield Division on the intervening night of March 23 – 24. It said that the individual has revealed important information on armed activities in the area of Imphal West and also led to the recovery of a 7.65 mm Pistol and a .22 Pistol along with 40 rounds of AK ammunition. RPF/PLA has rejected the claim.
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March - 23 
An inter-State meeting of senior Police officers from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with forest officials, was held in Mysore, on March 23, to chalk out strategies to combat the menace of Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], who are rep
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An inter-State meeting of senior Police officers from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with forest officials, was held in Mysore, on March 23, to chalk out strategies to combat the menace of Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], who are reportedly active in the border areas of the three States, with focus on their sightings in Kodagu District and Sakleshpur (Hassan District) regions in the Karnataka in the recent times, reports The Hindu. Inspector-General of Police (Southern Range), K. Ramachandra Rao, who was instrumental in organising the “tri-junction” meeting, told that a database of the LWEs operating in the forests in the three States was exchanged on the occasion.
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March - 23 
Delhi Police Special Cell has recovered 75 contacts from mobile phone book of Sayyed Liyaqat Ali Shah, which are numbers of leaders and important operatives of Al-Badr, Al-Burq, Tehrik-e-Jihad and at least eight Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, wit
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Delhi Police Special Cell has recovered 75 contacts from mobile phone book of Sayyed Liyaqat Ali Shah, which are numbers of leaders and important operatives of Al-Badr, Al-Burq, Tehrik-e-Jihad and at least eight Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, with whom he was in regular touch with, according to sources, The Times of India reports on March 24. In fact, Shah was in touch with one Irfan Saab, whose real name is Fayyaz Ahmed Pathan and is said to be ‘deputy launching commander’ of HM. Also, Police have found 7-8 photographs from a micro-chip recovered from the Jama Masjid (Delhi) hotel room, which they claim are photographs of 'an urban locality' but this area is yet to be identified. Meanwhile, Delhi Police sources also claimed that apart from central intelligence agencies input on March 16, MAC (Multi-Agency Centre) of Home Ministry had also given an input on March 19, a day before Liyaqat Shah's arrest from Indo-Nepal border, that "Pak/PoK based terrorist alongwith others reached Nepal on March 19 from Pakistan. The unknown terrorist was provided necessary support by Younis, a Kashmiri based in Nepal, who also has links in Pakistani embassy in Nepal". Sources say this MAC input also suggests that it pertains to Liyaqat Shah, which gives a boost to Special Cell theory. Shah's mobile phone has contacts of members of his Tanzeem and important members of HM. Sources say one important contact in his phone book, which was also saved on memory card, is that of one Iqbal of Al-Burg, then one Farooq of Al Badr, Launching Commander of HM Imtiaz Alam. Among other names include Almas Kao (‘chief’of Al-Badr) and Vasam (‘chief’ of Tehrik-e-Jihad). Sources say Liyaqat Shah used to meet senior HM leaders every Friday and they used to have important discussions about their plans. "His job in PoK was also to coordinate the plans of HM in Jammu and Kashmir. This time, he was directed to go and settle in J&K itself, and coordinate the attacks," according to source. Meanwhile, Special Cell also released the portrait of one of the suspects, who had checked into the Hotel Haji Arafat in Jama Masjid. Special Cell is yet to trace the suspects and also if the plan to attack Delhi is still on or not.
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March - 23 
Nagaland Post reports on March 24 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘president’ “General (retd.)” Khole Konyak has ordered indefinite suspension of three officials for “breaching” party discipline Clause C (6). Acc
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Nagaland Post reports on March 24 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘president’ “General (retd.)” Khole Konyak has ordered indefinite suspension of three officials for “breaching” party discipline Clause C (6). According to NSCN-KK, the three officials, in February 19-21, 2013, on the eve of the State assembly elections, “secretly visited Suruhuto Camp of the Khaplang group in Sumi region without the knowledge and permission of the government.” Stating that to enter the “sanctuary of the adversaries” on the same day when a comrade was shot dead in cold blood at Zunheboto town was inexplicable. The three have been directed to “submit all government properties” to the office of the kilo kilonser (prime minister), NSCN-KK.
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March - 23 
NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Kohima town command, in a goodwill gesture released one ‘captain’ of the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Yale Pochury “without any conditions” in presence of Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and family members on Marc
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NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Kohima town command, in a goodwill gesture released one ‘captain’ of the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Yale Pochury “without any conditions” in presence of Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and family members on March 23. He had reportedly defected from NSCN-IM to NSCN-K in 2012 and had been wanted for anti-national activities. However, after the intervention of AYO, the Kohima town command functionaries released the Yale unharmed after signing a good behavior bond.
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March - 23 
People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a criminal of Paharichita alias Patrick Toppo gang near a petrol pump at Nagfeni village on the national Highway-23 under S
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People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a criminal of Paharichita alias Patrick Toppo gang near a petrol pump at Nagfeni village on the national Highway-23 under Sisai Police Station of Gumla District on March 23, reports The Times of India. The victim's associate, Chhotu Oraon, who was accompanying him, made a narrow escape. This has triggered a war for supremacy between Paharichita and PLFI camps, in the eastern part of the town Police Station, and adjoining areas, said Police. "The slain miscreant, identified as Sandeep Sahu (25) of Nagfeni village, was active in the Paharichita gang," said Kuldeep Ram, Officer in-Charge of Sisai Police Station.
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March - 23 
Police commandos of the Imphal West District arrested each of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) from Khuman Lampak near Dinku Road crossing and Thangal bazaar respectively on March 23. It identified t
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Police commandos of the Imphal West District arrested each of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) from Khuman Lampak near Dinku Road crossing and Thangal bazaar respectively on March 23. It identified the two as UNLF’s ‘corporal’ Thokchom Chon alias Nganthoi and RPF/PLA’s hardcore member Chongtham Oken Singh.
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March - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, identified as Mohash Baghoar (20) Sunil Bormohalia (19), from Rangapara town in Sonitpur District on March 23, reports Business Standard. SFs recovered
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, identified as Mohash Baghoar (20) Sunil Bormohalia (19), from Rangapara town in Sonitpur District on March 23, reports Business Standard. SFs recovered one country-made gun along with three rounds of ammunition from the cadre
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March - 23 
The Central Government has ruled out general amnesty for the members of Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), who have been charged with involvement in heinous crimes, including the serial blasts in the state on October 30, 2008, reports The Time
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The Central Government has ruled out general amnesty for the members of Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), who have been charged with involvement in heinous crimes, including the serial blasts in the state on October 30, 2008, reports The Times of India on March 24. The 2008 serial blasts claimed 88 lives and left 540 persons injured. The Central Bureau of investigation (CBI) in its chargesheet had named 18 NDFB cadres, including its founder ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, in the October 30 serial blasts. A key Government representative associated with the peace process said peace talks and trials in cases of heinous crimes will go hand in hand for the NDFB-RD.
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March - 23 
The Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democracy, (HPC-D), in a press statement, has said that the outfit collectively reaffirms H Zosangbera as its ‘chairman’, according to March 23 report. It said, the council also collectively reaffirmed LT Hmar to continue
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The Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democracy, (HPC-D), in a press statement, has said that the outfit collectively reaffirms H Zosangbera as its ‘chairman’, according to March 23 report. It said, the council also collectively reaffirmed LT Hmar to continue his service as the Working Chairman of the HPC-D.
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March - 23 
The Special Task Force (STF) troopers busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Abuzamad area of Narayanpur District and arrested six Maoists, including two women and a minor boy, on March 23, reports Zee News. Police sei
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The Special Task Force (STF) troopers busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Abuzamad area of Narayanpur District and arrested six Maoists, including two women and a minor boy, on March 23, reports Zee News. Police seized three muzzle-loading guns, one tiffin bomb and other explosives after the joint team of STF and District Police engaged in a brief encounter with the Maoists holed up in the hideout, a senior officer said. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Tukaram Kamble, said a joint team had been on the trail of the Maoists since March 22 on a tip-off and finally zeroed in on them near Nelnar village. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Manko Kavachi (20) and Baisi Padyami (19) besides Masur Juri (18), Shankar Yadav (40), Bhimesen Poyami (25) and a 16-year-old boy, the officer said. Police also recovered a solar plate, four radio sets, couple of torch, a flash light, some medicines, clothes, laptop chargers, and other Maoist-related material.
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March - 23 
The Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on March 23, said that peace and security will be restored in the State, The Times of India reported. Observing that the people of the State are ultimate sufferers by violence, he said, "And therefore it is f
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The Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on March 23, said that peace and security will be restored in the State, The Times of India reported. Observing that the people of the State are ultimate sufferers by violence, he said, "And therefore it is for the people of Jammu & Kashmir to shun anyone who promote violence either in speech or in action. It is peace order and a sense of security that can bring development to Jammu & Kashmir."
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March - 23 
The Uttar Pradesh Police in coordination with the Police of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will create a common communication grid to share information and inputs for tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-posed
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The Uttar Pradesh Police in coordination with the Police of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will create a common communication grid to share information and inputs for tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-posed problems effectively, reports The Times of India, on March 24. The decision was taken during the recent inter-state meeting of the Police officials of all these states at Sonebhadra (Uttar Pradesh). After attending the meeting, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Range, A Satish Ganesh informed, "The basic objective behind creating this grid is to ensure that all important information and intelligence regarding mobility of Maoist groups in any state is shared in a timely manner. It will help keep the cops of all these states alert when an operation against Maoist groups is launched by Police from one of the states. The alertness of Police of all the states would check the possibility of escape by Maoist groups in case of their detection." It is worth mentioning here that mainly three districts of this region including Sonebhadra, Chandauli and Mirzapur are considered as Maoist-affected.
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March - 23 
Troops of Jiribam based Assam Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Haflong Based Assam Rifles Headquarters launched an operation on specific information and arrested one individual identified as Puiya Hmar on March 23. One AK 56 Rifle, one magazine an
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Troops of Jiribam based Assam Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Haflong Based Assam Rifles Headquarters launched an operation on specific information and arrested one individual identified as Puiya Hmar on March 23. One AK 56 Rifle, one magazine and 5 rounds of live cartridges were recovered from him. His affiliations to any militant group could not be ascertained. However, it is believed he might belong to some Hmar underground group. After preliminary interrogation, he was handed over to Bara Bekra Police station along with the recovered arms for further cross–examination and for taking necessary legal action against him.
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March - 23 
A suicide bomber rammed a water tanker bomb at a military check post, killing six Security Forces (SFs) and injured 20 others near Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 23, reports
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A suicide bomber rammed a water tanker bomb at a military check post, killing six Security Forces (SFs) and injured 20 others near Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 23, reports Daily Times. Security officials said that “Half of the check post building has been destroyed in the blast and the casualty figure could rise.”
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March - 23 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has set up a special death squad to target former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf upon his arrival, who is expected to land in Karachi on March 24, says a militant video released on March 23, reports Daw
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has set up a special death squad to target former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf upon his arrival, who is expected to land in Karachi on March 24, says a militant video released on March 23, reports Dawn. The TTP has also called upon the Baloch insurgents to join hands with the militant outfit to wage a joint-war for implementing Shariah laws in the country. In about a six-minute long video received by Dawn, the TTP has threatened to use suicide bombers, snipers and combat teams to kill Musharraf. Speaking to Dawn earlier, TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan had said the group had set up squads of suicide bombers to assassinate the former president. “Suicide bombers are being trained and assigned to assassinate” the former president, Ehsan said. Moreover, Adnan Rasheed, who took part in a previous attempt to assassinate Musharraf, has been given the charge of these suicide squads. Rasheed is a former junior technician of Pakistan Air Force who was on death row after getting convicted by a field general court martial for engineering an attack on Musharraf in December 2003. He was among the prisoners who had escaped during the April 15, 2012 Bannu jail break. “Pervez Musharraf, you can see this death squad around me. We warn you to surrender yourself to us otherwise we would hit you from where you would never imagine you can be hit,” says Adnan Rashid appearing in the video wearing military uniform with his hooded fighters carrying assault rifles. The video also shows the newly-formed death squad fighters, being taught military drills by Rashid.
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March - 24 
A former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Naman Kandulna, was killed by his former mates in Goeilkera area of West Singhbhum District, on March 24, reports The New Indian Express. Kandulna, who had quit the Mao
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A former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Naman Kandulna, was killed by his former mates in Goeilkera area of West Singhbhum District, on March 24, reports The New Indian Express. Kandulna, who had quit the Maoist outfit, had returned to his village Pandava to attend the tribal festival Maghe. A group of Maoists reached the village and reportedly shot him dead, calling him ‘police broker’. “Efforts are on to retrieve the body,” said West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kamboj. However, he said, as per preliminary report, the murder took place over money dispute. Kandulna was managing the financial transactions of the outfit’s zonal commander Prasadji and went underground with INR 1.5 to INR 2 million.
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March - 24 
A Maoist cadre carrying a cash award of INR 17,000 on his head was arrested during a joint search operation in Kondagaon District. An official said on March 24, “Sagnu Ram, a 25-year-old member of Barda's local Maoist guerrilla squad was nabbed from
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A Maoist cadre carrying a cash award of INR 17,000 on his head was arrested during a joint search operation in Kondagaon District. An official said on March 24, “Sagnu Ram, a 25-year-old member of Barda's local Maoist guerrilla squad was nabbed from Latapara village under Badedongar Police Station during a search operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force yesterday." On getting a tip-off about Maoist presence in the area, Sagnu was rounded up, the officer said, adding, he admitted being involved in the Maoist movement during interrogation. The insurgent was also involved in looting ballot boxes and jeeps during the 2006 elections in Badgai and Bhongapal, the official added.
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March - 24 
A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) study on Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) has observed that such notes have also begun to surface abroad, keeping pace with the convertible currencies, Financial Express reports on March 25. The study estimates that seiz
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A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) study on Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) has observed that such notes have also begun to surface abroad, keeping pace with the convertible currencies, Financial Express reports on March 25. The study estimates that seizures of FICN in the Swiss system for the last ten years have risen fast. From hardly one or two pieces in 2001, the number of notes seized was 1,144 in 2011. The comparable seizure for Swiss francs is 3,702 and of US dollars, 2,228. The study further suggests there could be about INR 390,000 pieces of FICN, on an average, floating in the system as against about 56.74 billion pieces of notes in circulation (NIC) during 2007-08 to 2010-11. Typically more FICN are concentrated in the high denomination currency notes like INR 1,000 and INR 500 notes. Proportion of INR 1,000 counterfeits has increased from 0.12 per cent in 2003-04 to 5.17 per cent in 2007-08.
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March - 24 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi hailed the Unified Command (UC) structure engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the State as one of the best in the country and commended the role of the Army and other paramilitary forces in curbing insurgency.C
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi hailed the Unified Command (UC) structure engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the State as one of the best in the country and commended the role of the Army and other paramilitary forces in curbing insurgency.CM Gogoi said, "Assam's unified command structure is one of the best in the country. The Army has been successful in taking positive initiatives in the state. We are able to function as a government because of it (the Army)."
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March - 24 
Commandos attached to Thoubal District Police arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-P) from Sekmaijin area in Thoubal District on March 24, reports The Shillong Times. A .9mm pistol along with some rounds of ammu
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Commandos attached to Thoubal District Police arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-P) from Sekmaijin area in Thoubal District on March 24, reports The Shillong Times. A .9mm pistol along with some rounds of ammunition and ‘letters demanding money from the public’ were allegedly recovered from the possession of the two.
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March - 24 
Foiling an infiltration bid, Security Forces (SF) shot dead one militant when he tried to infiltrate into the Indian side of the border in Pokhra area of Nowshera Sector (Rajouri District) on March 24, reports Daily Excelsior. PKR 2050, an I-card and
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Foiling an infiltration bid, Security Forces (SF) shot dead one militant when he tried to infiltrate into the Indian side of the border in Pokhra area of Nowshera Sector (Rajouri District) on March 24, reports Daily Excelsior. PKR 2050, an I-card and some paper slips containing telephone numbers, were recovered from the slain militant whose identity has been established as Mohammad Maqsood (33), son of Mohammad Abbas, resident of village Bandala of Bhimber District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). An Army officer said that the intruder might be an Inter State Intelligence (ISI) agent or a militant guide who was in the area to identify possible infiltration route.
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March - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade wrapped with paper was found left at the residence of Konsam Achouba, Deputy Ranger Forest Department on March 24 at Poarabi Mayai Leikai under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East District.
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Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade wrapped with paper was found left at the residence of Konsam Achouba, Deputy Ranger Forest Department on March 24 at Poarabi Mayai Leikai under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East District.
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March - 24 
Mutahida Majlis-e-Mashawart (MMM), a united forum of separatists, while issuing fresh protest calendar on March 24 has called for complete shutdown on March 28, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Mutahida Majlis-e-Mashawart (MMM), a united forum of separatists, while issuing fresh protest calendar on March 24 has called for complete shutdown on March 28, reports Greater Kashmir.
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March - 24 
On March 24, the Imphal West District Police commandos arrested another Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre identified as Gurumayum Boby Sharma from near Kasturi crossing, Thangal bazaar.
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On March 24, the Imphal West District Police commandos arrested another Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre identified as Gurumayum Boby Sharma from near Kasturi crossing, Thangal bazaar.
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March - 24 
Police in Bargarh District have neutralized a racket that was manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Gaiselet area of the District and arrested four persons and seized FICN with face value of INR 49,000 in INR 100 denominations, The Times
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Police in Bargarh District have neutralized a racket that was manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Gaiselet area of the District and arrested four persons and seized FICN with face value of INR 49,000 in INR 100 denominations, The Times of India reports on March 25.
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March - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected linkmen of the I.K. Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Jotin Nazari and Putuli Nazari, near Koliabhomora Bridge in Sonitpur District on March 24, reports
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected linkmen of the I.K. Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Jotin Nazari and Putuli Nazari, near Koliabhomora Bridge in Sonitpur District on March 24, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a pistol and five grenades from their possession. The husband-wife duo was on their way to Biswanath Chariali from Dimapur via Tezpur on a motorcycle.
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March - 24 
Suspected militants opened fire on a Police party injuring one civilian, identified as Abdul Rashid Dar, and one Security Force (SF) trooper, identified as Kishor Kumar of 16th Battalion of Indian Reserve Police (IRP), at a busy Sunday Market in Sopo
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Suspected militants opened fire on a Police party injuring one civilian, identified as Abdul Rashid Dar, and one Security Force (SF) trooper, identified as Kishor Kumar of 16th Battalion of Indian Reserve Police (IRP), at a busy Sunday Market in Sopore town (Baramulla District) on March 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Dar later succumbed to his injuries. Militants also snatched the service rifle (AK-47) of injured cop before fleeing from the site. Kashmir Times added that there was a huge rush at the Sunday Market as it opened for the first time since the execution of 2001 Parliament Attack Case convict, Mohammad Afzal Guru on February 9, 2013. Superintendent of Police, Sopore, Imtiyaz Hussain Mir said that the Police have recovered three cartridges used in Shaheen Pistol from the spot. Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) has owned the responsibility for the attack.
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March - 24 
The Army has got a remote-Operated Vehicle (ROV) to tackle the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted by militants in the State, reports The Indian Express on March 25. "Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the RO
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The Army has got a remote-Operated Vehicle (ROV) to tackle the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted by militants in the State, reports The Indian Express on March 25. "Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the ROV was tested in December and inducted in January," an Army Officer said.
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March - 24 
The I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) banned felling of trees and other illegal activities inside the reserve forest, reports The Telegraph on March 25. NDFB-IKS has issued leaflets in many areas, especially in
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The I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) banned felling of trees and other illegal activities inside the reserve forest, reports The Telegraph on March 25. NDFB-IKS has issued leaflets in many areas, especially in the vicinity of forest areas in Ripu-Chirang Reserve in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts. The leaflets were issued by the NDFB-IKS ‘forest minister’ B. Sibigiri, and ‘commanding officer’ of NDFB-IKS’s western command, M. Biban.
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March - 24 
The Shillong Times reports on March 25 that the hurriedly done draft peace pact with the Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) just prior to the Assembly elections, without asking the cadres to surrender their weapons in time
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The Shillong Times reports on March 25 that the hurriedly done draft peace pact with the Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) just prior to the Assembly elections, without asking the cadres to surrender their weapons in time, has resulted in extortion and formation of splinter groups. An official source said that the defect of the draft agreement lies in the fact that no deadline was given to the ANVC-B leaders to deposit their arms with the Police or keep them in joint custody as was done in the case of its parent group, ANVC. There are reports that the ANVC-B ‘commander’ Singbirth N Marak alias Norok, who was involved in the killing of the jail staff along with a few other cadres, have already formed another outfit in Garo Hills, shattering the peace pact. It was on January 8, 2013 that the officials of the State Government, Centre and the ANVC- ANVC-B groups had signed the draft peace pact in Shillong (East Khasi Hills), which had also evoked criticism from the Opposition National People's Party (NPP) as the party considered it as an election stunt. The Chief Minister Mukul Sangma recently told the Assembly that the draft agreement is still pending with the Centre for finalization.
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March - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres carrying cash rewards on their heads were arrested in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on March 24, reports The Deccan Herald. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said “Th
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres carrying cash rewards on their heads were arrested in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on March 24, reports The Deccan Herald. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said “They were nabbed from Pedakavli village under Modakpal Police Station by a joint team of District Police and CRPF on Sunday.” The SP added that “Those arrested were identified as Pulse Ravishankar, 24, Kursam Munna, 40, and Telam Kamlu, 29. A muzzle loading gun has also been recovered from Kursam.” They were carrying a reward of INR 8,000 each.
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March - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a couple, surrendered before Khammam Superintendent of Police (SP), AV Ranganath on March 24, reports The Hindu. The Maoists include T Lokanadham alias Lokesh (52), Maoist area commi
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a couple, surrendered before Khammam Superintendent of Police (SP), AV Ranganath on March 24, reports The Hindu. The Maoists include T Lokanadham alias Lokesh (52), Maoist area committee member, a native of Kothagudem, his wife G Samrajyam alias Seetha (48), area committee member, belonging to Kothapeta in Bayyaram mandal (administrative unit), and Mora Ravi (35), member of Narasampet-Kothagudem squad. According to the SP, Lokanadham, an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) (Printing Technology) diploma holder, worked for the outfit’s magazine “Kranthi” from Chennai in the 90s. He was deputy commander of Bayyaram dalam (armed squad) for some time before moving to the Bastar region. He was closely associated with the printing and circulation of the outfit’s magazine “Pithuri” along with his wife Samrajyam in south Bastar area in the past.
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March - 24 
To strengthen Police machinery in the mandals (administrative units) along the Pranahita river bordering Maharashtra and also in Maoist-affected areas, Adilabad District Police have posted 101 constables in those Police Stations, reports Deccan Chron
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To strengthen Police machinery in the mandals (administrative units) along the Pranahita river bordering Maharashtra and also in Maoist-affected areas, Adilabad District Police have posted 101 constables in those Police Stations, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 25. The Police Stations on border areas are being strengthened following reports of increased Maoist activities in the area and entry of Maoists into Adilabad crossing river Pranahita from Maharashtra.
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March - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bundu town in Ranchi District on March 24, for allegedly burning a truck, reports ANI. The Maoists had set a truck on fire at Amra Hatu forest.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bundu town in Ranchi District on March 24, for allegedly burning a truck, reports ANI. The Maoists had set a truck on fire at Amra Hatu forest.
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March - 24 
A Levies official, identified as Ishaq, was killed by unidentified assailants in Gwadar city of same District on March 24, reports Daily Times.
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A Levies official, identified as Ishaq, was killed by unidentified assailants in Gwadar city of same District on March 24, reports Daily Times.
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March - 24 
A shop owner, identified as Mohammed Luqman (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Gujjar Chowk area of Manzoor Colony in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 24, reports The News. In the meantime, a mobile
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A shop owner, identified as Mohammed Luqman (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Gujjar Chowk area of Manzoor Colony in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 24, reports The News. In the meantime, a mobile van of Baloch Colony Police Station spotted the fleeing suspects and challenged them. Upon seeing the Police, the suspects opened fire and an encounter ensued following which one of the gunmen was arrested in injured condition, while his accomplice fled from the scene. Police officials said that the injured suspect, identified as Qadir Khan, was an activist of a political party. The Police also recovered the murder weapon from his possession.
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March - 24 
An explosive device went off near the house of former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Babar Ali Mohmand in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 24, reports Dawn. The blast partially damaged the hous
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An explosive device went off near the house of former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Babar Ali Mohmand in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 24, reports Dawn. The blast partially damaged the house of Mr Mohmand. It was second blast outside the house of the former lawmaker during the past one week.
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March - 24 
Personnel of the Sindh Police Department raided the Banaras area and arrested two cadres belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Sources said that one of the arrested suspects was identified as Qari Akhtar.
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Personnel of the Sindh Police Department raided the Banaras area and arrested two cadres belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Sources said that one of the arrested suspects was identified as Qari Akhtar.
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March - 24 
Personnel of the Sindh Rangers raided the Northern Bypass area in Manghopir and recovered a prepared suicide Jacket, three detonator cords, 16 detonator fuses and a magazine of a 9mm pistol, while some suspected terrorists escaped the paramilitary fo
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Personnel of the Sindh Rangers raided the Northern Bypass area in Manghopir and recovered a prepared suicide Jacket, three detonator cords, 16 detonator fuses and a magazine of a 9mm pistol, while some suspected terrorists escaped the paramilitary force.
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March - 24 
The death toll from March 23 evening’s suicide attack on the Esha checkpost, around 15 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main city of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) rose to 18 on March 24 with more than 25 other
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The death toll from March 23 evening’s suicide attack on the Esha checkpost, around 15 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main city of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) rose to 18 on March 24 with more than 25 others injured, reports The News. The checkpost is jointly manned by the Army, paramilitary soldiers and the Khasadar personnel. Pleading anonymity, military officials said that 17 soldiers and a civilian driver were killed and 25 others injured in the suicide attack. “It was the first time they used this technique and planted explosives in such a huge quantity in a water tank to target a military installation in North Waziristan,” a military official said.
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March - 24 
33 political parties, including the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-M-Baidya), on March 24, announced a stir against the 11-point agreement and the Khil Raj Regmi led Government, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-M-Baidya leader Hitman Sha
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33 political parties, including the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-M-Baidya), on March 24, announced a stir against the 11-point agreement and the Khil Raj Regmi led Government, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-M-Baidya leader Hitman Shakya said the parties have called a general strike on April 7. The agitating parties will organise protest programmes on April 1 and stage a sit-in at Singha Durbar and District Administration Offices across the country.
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March - 24 
Newly appointed CEC, Nil Kantha Upreti, on March 24, said that the EC will call on the Government to announce a date for fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, at the earliest. He said that the EC is committed to holding free and fair elections a
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Newly appointed CEC, Nil Kantha Upreti, on March 24, said that the EC will call on the Government to announce a date for fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, at the earliest. He said that the EC is committed to holding free and fair elections at the earliest. He informed that the EC will assess the legal and technical challenges to holding elections and suggest an election date for the Government.
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March - 24 
President Ram Baran Yadav, on March 24, has appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four commissioners to the Election Commission (EC), reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav has appointed Nil Kantha Upreti as CEC and Dolakh Bahadur Gurung an
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President Ram Baran Yadav, on March 24, has appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four commissioners to the Election Commission (EC), reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav has appointed Nil Kantha Upreti as CEC and Dolakh Bahadur Gurung and Ayodi Prasad Yadav as Commissioners. Along with them, Ila Sharma and Ram Bhakta Thakur have been appointed commissioners. All the five names were selected by the high-level mechanism of four parties, which is headed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
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March - 24 
Half-day hartals (general shut downs) were enforced separately on March 24 by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Monirampur sub-District of Jessore District and Mujibnagar sub-District of Meherpur District,
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Half-day hartals (general shut downs) were enforced separately on March 24 by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Monirampur sub-District of Jessore District and Mujibnagar sub-District of Meherpur District, reports The Daily Star.
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March - 24 
Police arrested two JeI leaders in separate raids in Sylhet District on March 24. Saifulla Khaled, president of ward 10 unit, was arrested from a house under Shahporan Police Station area. In another drive, Kotwali Police arrested Muhamad Nazrul Isla
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Police arrested two JeI leaders in separate raids in Sylhet District on March 24. Saifulla Khaled, president of ward 10 unit, was arrested from a house under Shahporan Police Station area. In another drive, Kotwali Police arrested Muhamad Nazrul Islam, former president of the unit from Kodomtoli bus terminal area.
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March - 24 
Workers Party of Bangladesh, an ally of the Awami League-led ruling alliance on March 24 called on the Government to take immediate steps for imposing a ban on JeI for ‘countrywide anarchy the party launched to foil the war crimes trial,’ reports New
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Workers Party of Bangladesh, an ally of the Awami League-led ruling alliance on March 24 called on the Government to take immediate steps for imposing a ban on JeI for ‘countrywide anarchy the party launched to foil the war crimes trial,’ reports New Age.
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March - 24 
Environment Minister Susil Premajayantha, on March 24, said that preparations are being made to hold the Northern Provincial Council elections in 2013, reports Colombo Page. He noted that when the Northern Provincial Council elections are held, membe
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Environment Minister Susil Premajayantha, on March 24, said that preparations are being made to hold the Northern Provincial Council elections in 2013, reports Colombo Page. He noted that when the Northern Provincial Council elections are held, members of the international community who have been urging the Government to hold the elections would remain silent. He explained that holding elections to the Northern Provincial Council was delayed until the completion of the de-mining and resettlement programs. Elections could now be held in the North since the de-mining of most of the areas has been completed.
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March - 24 
Human Rights Commissioner, Prathibha Mahanamahewa on March 24 said that the Resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on March 21 could be described as a soft but dangerous one. He said when the text was analysed it was
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Human Rights Commissioner, Prathibha Mahanamahewa on March 24 said that the Resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on March 21 could be described as a soft but dangerous one. He said when the text was analysed it was very ‘soft’ as terms such as “urge”, “note”, “welcome” and “request” were used, which implied that they were not a must. A dangerous fact is that it urges Sri Lanka to allow an opportunity to the UN rapporteur to make observations in the following areas - the freedom of expression and the independence of the judiciary, the independence of the judges, the independence of the lawyers, abductions, disappearances and women’s rights.
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March - 24 
Secretary of the External Affairs Ministry Karunatilaka Amunugama, on March 24, said that Sri Lankan Government expects to meet the deadline set by the United Nations resolution to implement the remaining recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt an
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Secretary of the External Affairs Ministry Karunatilaka Amunugama, on March 24, said that Sri Lankan Government expects to meet the deadline set by the United Nations resolution to implement the remaining recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), reports Colombo Page. He told that most of the recommendations have already been implemented and the rest will be implemented by March 2014.
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March - 25 
A combined team of Thoubal Commando and personnel of 15 Assam rifle conducted a cordon and search operation at Chandrakhong and Leirongthel area and arrested one alleged People’s Liberation Army (PLA) over ground worker identified as Koijam Gourahari
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A combined team of Thoubal Commando and personnel of 15 Assam rifle conducted a cordon and search operation at Chandrakhong and Leirongthel area and arrested one alleged People’s Liberation Army (PLA) over ground worker identified as Koijam Gourahari Singh (55), reports Kanglaonline. The combined team recovered one .9 mm pistol with magazine along with 2 live rounds; one Chinese hand grenade; 2.5 kilograms of plastic explosive and two mobile phones from the arrested person. According to the Police, the arrested person was also involved in the IED blast at Leirongthel Lamkahi in which one Assam Riffles personal died and other Assam rifle personal was injured.
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March - 25 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 25 said that the separatists do not want to deal with the government on political grounds and are indulged in arson though he had always dealt with them politically, reports The Indian Express. He said, "Separati
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 25 said that the separatists do not want to deal with the government on political grounds and are indulged in arson though he had always dealt with them politically, reports The Indian Express. He said, "Separatist leaders are marring the economic avenues of common people and are bent upon disturbing peace." He further said, "Their leader is talking of choking of voice of public representatives. Who has choked their voice? They have always spoken freely and ruthlessly in the Assembly. They have criticised the government. Nobody has asked them to remain away from the legislature."
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March - 25 
Criminal cases registered against members of the Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) and Jewel Garlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J)/ Black Widow (BW) outfits for non-heinous crime may be withdrawn by the State Government as per procedure esta
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Criminal cases registered against members of the Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) and Jewel Garlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J)/ Black Widow (BW) outfits for non-heinous crime may be withdrawn by the State Government as per procedure established by law, reports The Assam Tribune. Further, criminal cases registered against members of the two DHD groups for heinous crimes will be reviewed case by case in consonance with the existing policy on the subject, and wherever feasible, steps for withdrawal of such cases will be initiated by the State Government. This was stated in a written reply by Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on behalf of the State Home Minister to a question by Prafulla Kumar Mahanta in the Assembly on March 25.
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March - 25 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on March 25 opposed the application filed by the accused of July 11, 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts case seeking to call three suspected members of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) as witnesses, reports news.outlo
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on March 25 opposed the application filed by the accused of July 11, 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts case seeking to call three suspected members of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) as witnesses, reports news.outlookindia.com.
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March - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) functionaries have returned to Nagaland on March 25 after anoth
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Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) functionaries have returned to Nagaland on March 25 after another round of meet on reconciliation at Chiang Mai, Thailand. According to a reliable source, during the combined meeting on March 23, three-point resolution was adopted. However, none of the functionaries could be contacted for further comment. Source said resolutions adopted could be ascertained only after the convener for Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) Reverend Dr. Wati Aier, who was still at Chiang Mai, reached Nagaland. It may be mentioned that on March 16, the Naga leaders led by Cease Fire Supervisor Board (CFSB) supervisor kilonser (minister) C Singson left for Chiang Mai.
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March - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that North East Students Organisation (NESO), on March 25, asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to expedite the ongoing peace process with various rebel groups in India’s northeastern states. “The Indian government must demonstra
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Nagaland Post reports that North East Students Organisation (NESO), on March 25, asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to expedite the ongoing peace process with various rebel groups in India’s northeastern states. “The Indian government must demonstrate its sincerity and commitment to all the ongoing political dialogues with different armed groups operating in the Northeastern states,” NESO Chairman Samuel B Jyrwa said. “A time-frame mechanism with a focus for an acceptable, honourable and solution must be worked out (with the rebels) and there should be no procrastination towards this the initiative,” Jyrwa said. On the “unabated influx of illegal migrants from neighbouring countries” that has brought a serious demographic change in the North East, NESO urged the prime minister to extend Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 in the entire North Eastern states. The student body also asked the Government to take immediate initiatives to prepare a register of citizens by updating the National register of citizens, 1951, which is the official the document on citizenship.
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March - 25 
Police on March 25 intensified operations against People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in their forest hideouts in Gumla District, reports The Times of India. Police sources said the presence of PLFI cadres,
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Police on March 25 intensified operations against People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in their forest hideouts in Gumla District, reports The Times of India. Police sources said the presence of PLFI cadres, who were led by a ‘sub-zonal commander’, had kept Policemen on high alert and Raidih, Gumla and Palkot Police had been carrying operations against them.
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March - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres, identified as Sarsing Timung (35), Lawrence Engleng (32) and Kangbura Ingti (30), from Maisa Killing located in the valley of Singhason Hill track in Karbi Angl
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres, identified as Sarsing Timung (35), Lawrence Engleng (32) and Kangbura Ingti (30), from Maisa Killing located in the valley of Singhason Hill track in Karbi Anglong District on March 25, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one .22 Pistol and one 7.25 pistol along with seven assorted ammunitions from the arrested cadres of the disband outfit. The cadres were planning to abduct two prominent businessmen of the locality.
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March - 25 
SFs arrested five Karbi Longri Raikom Asong (KLRA) cadres including the ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ from Kolonga locality under Baithalangso Police Station of Hamren sub-division of Karbi Anglong District on March 25, reports Nagaland Post. Th
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SFs arrested five Karbi Longri Raikom Asong (KLRA) cadres including the ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ from Kolonga locality under Baithalangso Police Station of Hamren sub-division of Karbi Anglong District on March 25, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested cadres were identified as Tension alias Sanchar as the ‘chairman’ of KLRA and Robinson Inghi as ‘general secretary’; the other three arrested has been identified as Ronjit Timung, Sanjib Teron and Premison Engti.
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March - 25 
Six insurgent groups are currently active in Assam while 12 others in talks with the Central and State Government, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Rockybul Hussain said on March 25, reports The Shillong Times. Six groups - anti-talk faction
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Six insurgent groups are currently active in Assam while 12 others in talks with the Central and State Government, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Rockybul Hussain said on March 25, reports The Shillong Times. Six groups - anti-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Anti-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF)/ (NDFB-IKS), Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM)-are active in the State; Hussain said replying to a question in the House. Hussain said outfits in talks were NDFB’s Progressive faction, ULFA’s pro-talk faction, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democratic (HPC-D), Adivasi Peoples’ Army (APA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and Santhal Tiger Force (STF). The Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) and the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) have declared unilateral ceasefire, Hussain said while replying on behalf of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who also holds the Home Affairs portfolio, said. Two groups — Bengali Tigers Force (BTF) and United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) — have already surrendered. Settlement has been reached by the central and state governments with the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the two factions of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD). “However, details regarding the progress of talks with various outfits cannot be disclosed now,” Hussain said. On cases faced by leaders and cadres of outfits in talks, he said, “We will not lift the cases faced by them. The cases will be dealt by the courts and judiciary. A monthly assistance of INR 3,000 is provided to each cadre belonging to groups engaged in peace talks.
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March - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) organised a Jan Adalat (people’s court, a euphemism for Kangaroo Court) in Sherghati Sub-division of Gaya District on March 25, reports The Times of India, on March 27. Unlike the previous kangaroo cou
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) organised a Jan Adalat (people’s court, a euphemism for Kangaroo Court) in Sherghati Sub-division of Gaya District on March 25, reports The Times of India, on March 27. Unlike the previous kangaroo courts held to punish suspected Police informers and class enemies, the March 25 Jan Adalat was organized to grant clemency to a villager whose property was attached by the Maoists a couple of years back in Bhadwar village of Dumaria Police Station of the District. There were also reports of Maoists holding Jan Adalats at several places in Sherghati Sub-division of Gaya District.
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March - 25 
The ongoing peace negotiations between the Mizoram Government and the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) could not be resumed early due to abduction of five Mizos by the Bru militants on February 19, the State assembly was informed on March 2
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The ongoing peace negotiations between the Mizoram Government and the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) could not be resumed early due to abduction of five Mizos by the Bru militants on February 19, the State assembly was informed on March 25. Replying to a query, State home minister R Lalzirliana said the talks were initiated and the home department took up the parleys. “The ground rules for negotiations were placed before the two parties and deliberated in the last talks,” Lalzirliana said, adding that the Suspension of Operations (SoO) was signed. The steps were taken to ensure early resumption of the talks.
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March - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that adhering to the ideology propounded by Kuki National Front (KNF) founder president Nehlun Kipgen, (KNF-Nehlun) has been striving to achieve the goals aspired by the late leader, the most important being creation of a K
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The Sangai Express reports that adhering to the ideology propounded by Kuki National Front (KNF) founder president Nehlun Kipgen, (KNF-Nehlun) has been striving to achieve the goals aspired by the late leader, the most important being creation of a Kukiland. Briefing media persons at their Daitwi base camp situated along Indo-Myanmar border on March 25, KNF-N spokesman KS Elson said that Nehlun Kipgen set up KNF on March 18, 1987 in a village near the Indo-Myanmar border. Since then KNF has split into three/four factions thereby creating a confusing situation to the people. Nevertheless, KNF-N has been following the ideology of Nehlun Kipgen to secure a Kukiland as desired by the late leader, stated KS Elson. KNF-N is not an organisation set up anew. It is camping separately as an independent organisation body so that it can strictly abide by the ideology of KNF. KNF-N is not a party to the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, he clarified.
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March - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that an Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred at a place between Konkan and Nambisa of Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar at around 10.45 am on March 25. Meanwhile,
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The Sangai Express reports that an Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred at a place between Konkan and Nambisa of Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar at around 10.45 am on March 25. Meanwhile, claiming responsibility of the blast, United National Liberation Front (UNLF) spokesperson said that five AR Jawans were killed and some other Jawans were injured in the attack.
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March - 25 
The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram Home minister R Lalzirliana, on March 25, said the State Government wants to secure the release of five people abducted on February 19 last without paying ransom as demanded by the abductors. Stating this durin
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The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram Home minister R Lalzirliana, on March 25, said the State Government wants to secure the release of five people abducted on February 19 last without paying ransom as demanded by the abductors. Stating this during question hour in the assembly, Lalzirliana said the government would not pay the ransom demanded by the Bru militants who abducted the five people from a poaching camp inside the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border Dampa Tiger Reserve. The abductors have demanded INR 10 million as ransom for the release of the five persons.
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March - 25 
The Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the circumstances of suspected Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operative Sayyed Liyaqat Ali Shah's arrest, reported The Times of India on March 26. Liyaqat wa
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The Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the circumstances of suspected Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operative Sayyed Liyaqat Ali Shah's arrest, reported The Times of India on March 26. Liyaqat was arrested from Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh on March 20. The NIA probe is expected to establish the veracity of the conflicting claims made by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) authorities and Delhi Police regarding Liyaqat's terror mission. J&K administration has claimed that he was returning under the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy of the government while Delhi Police claims that he was to coordinate and supervise suicide mission in the National Capital.
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March - 25 
To strengthen Police machinery in the mandals (administrative units) along the Pranahita river bordering Maharashtra and also in Maoist-affected areas, Adilabad District Police have posted 101 constables in those Police Stations, reports Deccan Chron
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To strengthen Police machinery in the mandals (administrative units) along the Pranahita river bordering Maharashtra and also in Maoist-affected areas, Adilabad District Police have posted 101 constables in those Police Stations, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 25. The Police Stations on border areas are being strengthened following reports of increased Maoist activities in the area and entry of Maoists into Adilabad crossing river Pranahita from Maharashtra.
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March - 25 
Union Government has launched online Terrorist Information System (TIS) to aggregate states' terrorist data under a single platform to help agencies coordinate better. A senior MHA official said, "States are expected to upload all details within a fo
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Union Government has launched online Terrorist Information System (TIS) to aggregate states' terrorist data under a single platform to help agencies coordinate better. A senior MHA official said, "States are expected to upload all details within a fortnight so that each one of them can get details of any terror incident in the country with just a click of mouse or touch of mobile screen after logging onto the TIS website."
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March - 25 
A businessman, identified as Ali Akber (40), was shot dead near Cable Chowrangi in SITE-B area.
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A businessman, identified as Ali Akber (40), was shot dead near Cable Chowrangi in SITE-B area.
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March - 25 
A businessman, identified as Kamran, was abducted from Jodia Bazar. The abductors initially demanded PKR five million as ransom, which was later settled at PKR 1.5 million. The family waited for the abductors to call them again for fixing a collectio
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A businessman, identified as Kamran, was abducted from Jodia Bazar. The abductors initially demanded PKR five million as ransom, which was later settled at PKR 1.5 million. The family waited for the abductors to call them again for fixing a collection point, but they never did. Instead, the Sharea Noor Jehan Police called them and informed them about recovering Kamran’s body from inside his car parked in Block L of North Nazimabad.
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March - 25 
A low intensity bomb exploded outside the office of a local advertisement company on Dorra Road within the jurisdiction of Banamari Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 25, reports The Express Tribune. Th
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A low intensity bomb exploded outside the office of a local advertisement company on Dorra Road within the jurisdiction of Banamari Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 25, reports The Express Tribune. The homemade bomb had been planted outside the office of Apollo advertising company’s office. It went off with a big bang, prompting the guards inside the building to fire in the air which further fuelled panic in the area. No loss of life was reported.
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March - 25 
Akhtar Mengal, the leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) landed in Karachi amid pressure from Baloch militants and exiled nationalists, calling on him to boycott the 2013 elections. The warning came as election campaigning kicked-of
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Akhtar Mengal, the leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) landed in Karachi amid pressure from Baloch militants and exiled nationalists, calling on him to boycott the 2013 elections. The warning came as election campaigning kicked-off in Balochistan. Dr Allah Nazar Baloch, commander of Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) warned all the politicians to boycott the elections arguing that “elections are to suppress the voice and demands of Baloch people and nothing else.”
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March - 25 
At least four persons, including two Police constables were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 25, reports The News. Police constable Ghulam Nabi Baloch was killed by unidentified assa
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At least four persons, including two Police constables were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on March 25, reports The News. Police constable Ghulam Nabi Baloch was killed by unidentified assailants in Sultanabad area of Manghopir.
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March - 25 
At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in a remote-controlled blast in Damadola area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 25, reports The News. The identity of the sla
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At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in a remote-controlled blast in Damadola area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 25, reports The News. The identity of the slain soldiers could not be ascertained.
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March - 25 
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and other militant groups have threatened to launch a fresh wave of violence during the run-off to the general elections and have urged voters to boycott the poll in Balochistan. Baloch militant groups that have been
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Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and other militant groups have threatened to launch a fresh wave of violence during the run-off to the general elections and have urged voters to boycott the poll in Balochistan. Baloch militant groups that have been leading a struggle to for the “freedom for the people in Balochistan,” accused the Pakistan Government of suppressing the movement through the abducting of political activists and then torturing them into submission. Balochistan Republican Party (BRP) Chairperson Brahamdagh Khan Bugti and Baloch nationalist leader Hyrbyar Marri have also urged the Baloch parliamentary parties to boycott the polls. Brahamdagh Bugti in a statement has said that the Baloch population will boycott the elections and will simultaneously work to convince the international community to undertake a United Nations-sponsored referendum to determine the Baloch demand for establishing a free and democratic state.
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March - 25 
In continuation of its action against militants, law enforcement agencies (LEA), Sindh Rangers and Police - conducted targeted raids in several areas of the Karachi and arrested 65 suspects along with recovering huge cache of weapons. Rangers conduct
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In continuation of its action against militants, law enforcement agencies (LEA), Sindh Rangers and Police - conducted targeted raids in several areas of the Karachi and arrested 65 suspects along with recovering huge cache of weapons. Rangers conducted at least five targeted raids in different areas including Mauripur, Baldiam, Ramsami and Garden and recovered weapons of eight different kinds, along with capturing five suspects. Sources said those among the arrested include a man, Raheel, who is said to be involved in different target killings in the city. Separately, Police arrested around 60 suspects in raid and recovered one kalashinkov, eight pistols, 50 rounds, 180 kilograms charas, two liquor bottles and one motorcycle.
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March - 25 
More than fifty thousand families have migrated from the Tirah Valley, reports Daily Times. The Tirah Valley has now become an abode of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) after they have jointly pushed out the armed fighters af
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More than fifty thousand families have migrated from the Tirah Valley, reports Daily Times. The Tirah Valley has now become an abode of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) after they have jointly pushed out the armed fighters affiliated with Ansarul Islam (AI), which is led by Mehboobul Haq. Bagh area in Tirah Valley and most parts of Qamber Khel and Malik Deen Khel have come under the occupation and dominance of the fighters belonging to the TTP, whereas Zakhakhel tribe in Tirah as a whole has been captured by the LI cadres led by Mangal Bagh.
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March - 25 
Police constable Nadir Ali was killed by unidentified assailants in Bilal Colony of Korangi industrial area.
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Police constable Nadir Ali was killed by unidentified assailants in Bilal Colony of Korangi industrial area.
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March - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants for their suspected involvement in abducting for ransom activities and destroyed six hideouts during a search operation in various areas of the Sibi District. Frontier Corpse (FC) spokesman said that the
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants for their suspected involvement in abducting for ransom activities and destroyed six hideouts during a search operation in various areas of the Sibi District. Frontier Corpse (FC) spokesman said that the FC personnel during the search operation traced out hideouts of the alleged abductors in Sunni, Maser Shahwani and Hathkari areas of Sibi. He said eight motorcycles, a double-barrel gun and one binocular were seized during the action.
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March - 25 
The candidates for a National Assembly seat in Bara have demanded of the authorities to postpone the upcoming general elections in NA-46 constituency owing to threats from a militant outfit and inability of political administration to devise a foolpr
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The candidates for a National Assembly seat in Bara have demanded of the authorities to postpone the upcoming general elections in NA-46 constituency owing to threats from a militant outfit and inability of political administration to devise a foolproof security plan for electioneering. Although election campaign has not been launched in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency, yet LI has threatened to target all those people, who try to take part in the elections.
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March - 25 
The Jalozai refugee camp administration has chalked out a new security plan with the help of the District Police Officer (DPO) for the safety of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The plan includes setting up three security barriers and deploying m
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The Jalozai refugee camp administration has chalked out a new security plan with the help of the District Police Officer (DPO) for the safety of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The plan includes setting up three security barriers and deploying more police personnel. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) postponed the registration of IDPs from Tirah Valley at the camp on March 22 following a deadly blast that killed at least 17 people, including a female social worker, and injured 28 others.
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March - 25 
The Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC) 18-inch Indus Right Bank Pipeline (IRBP) that had been attacked on March 16 and 22 was blown up for the third time at around 10.30pm at the same point in the Pat Feeder area of Dera Bugti District on March 25, r
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The Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC) 18-inch Indus Right Bank Pipeline (IRBP) that had been attacked on March 16 and 22 was blown up for the third time at around 10.30pm at the same point in the Pat Feeder area of Dera Bugti District on March 25, reports Dawn.
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March - 25 
The Supreme Court has sought complete report from the FATA secretary regarding the losses of human lives due to terrorist attacks in FATA and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) since April 12, 2008 to date. The court issued the order durin
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The Supreme Court has sought complete report from the FATA secretary regarding the losses of human lives due to terrorist attacks in FATA and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) since April 12, 2008 to date. The court issued the order during the hearing of a petition by a senior leader of Jamaat-e-Islami against Action (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011.
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March - 25 
A writ petition was filed at the Supreme Court on March 25 challenging the re-appointment of Nil Kantha Upreti as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Ayodhi Prasad Yadav and Dolakh Bahadur Gurung as commissioners of the Election Commission (EC), r
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A writ petition was filed at the Supreme Court on March 25 challenging the re-appointment of Nil Kantha Upreti as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Ayodhi Prasad Yadav and Dolakh Bahadur Gurung as commissioners of the Election Commission (EC), reports Nepalnews.com. Prabin Kumar Labh and Hare Ram Sah in their writ argued that appointment of the three EC office-bearers breached Clause 3 and 7 of Article 128 of the Interim Constitution, demanding that the court scrap the appointment.
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March - 25 
CPN-Maoist Secretary Dev Prasad Gurung on March 25 said his party will carry on with its struggle and sabotage any initiative taken by the Government till the March 14 declaration of elections is scrapped, reports The Himalayan Times. The parties’ de
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CPN-Maoist Secretary Dev Prasad Gurung on March 25 said his party will carry on with its struggle and sabotage any initiative taken by the Government till the March 14 declaration of elections is scrapped, reports The Himalayan Times. The parties’ declaration breached the constitution and has pushed the country deeper into crisis, so we have to counter it, he said.
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March - 25 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) cadres on March 25 obstructed the ongoing voters' registration process in two Village Development Committees (VDCs) in Jhapa District, reports Nepalnews.com. The Maoists prevented E
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) cadres on March 25 obstructed the ongoing voters' registration process in two Village Development Committees (VDCs) in Jhapa District, reports Nepalnews.com. The Maoists prevented Election Commission (EC) officials from registering voters at Jyamirgadhi and Dharampur VDCs. The cadres said that they would not allow EC to hold elections under the present Government.
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March - 25 
At least five people, including three Policemen, were injured in violence during Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)’s dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) in Chittagong District on March 25, reports The Daily St
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At least five people, including three Policemen, were injured in violence during Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)’s dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) in Chittagong District on March 25, reports The Daily Star. During their rampage, JeI-ICS cadres blasted 13 homemade bombs and brought out brisk processions in the port city. Police arrested seven cadres in this connection.
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March - 25 
Police on March 25 arrested Kaliganj sub-District JeI leader Muhamad Waliar Rahman on charges of attack on Policemen and vandalising their vehicle in Jhenidah District, reports The Daily Star. Police said Waliar Rahman is a teacher of Hakkul Huda Ali
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Police on March 25 arrested Kaliganj sub-District JeI leader Muhamad Waliar Rahman on charges of attack on Policemen and vandalising their vehicle in Jhenidah District, reports The Daily Star. Police said Waliar Rahman is a teacher of Hakkul Huda Alim Madrasa in the Kaliganj sub-District.
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March - 25 
Police on March 25 arrested two JeI cadres from Jessore District - Keshabpur town JeI secretary Professor Moktar Hossain (52) and JeI cadre Ibrahim Khalil - who were accused in bomb blast case.
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Police on March 25 arrested two JeI cadres from Jessore District - Keshabpur town JeI secretary Professor Moktar Hossain (52) and JeI cadre Ibrahim Khalil - who were accused in bomb blast case.
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March - 25 
The JeI-ICS cadres attacked a Police team on March 25 in Khansama sub-District of Dinajpur District when Police were returning after arresting JeI leader Waresh Ali wanted in connection with earlier cases on clash with Police, reports The Independent
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The JeI-ICS cadres attacked a Police team on March 25 in Khansama sub-District of Dinajpur District when Police were returning after arresting JeI leader Waresh Ali wanted in connection with earlier cases on clash with Police, reports The Independent. Police said nearly 200 cadres attacked Police with sticks and brick chips as soon as the news of arresting the leader spread. The cadres carried out the attack to snatch their detained leader. Later within an hour the situation brought under control.
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March - 25 
Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while delivering a talk on ‘How the war was ended’ at a function at Light House Hotel in Galle District on March 25 said “Certain politicians who are slavishly devoted to the servic
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Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while delivering a talk on ‘How the war was ended’ at a function at Light House Hotel in Galle District on March 25 said “Certain politicians who are slavishly devoted to the service of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists are engaged in a dirty game of creating problems among the Tamil population to cling to power,” reports Daily News. He was of the view that the machinations of the LTTE rump and other parties with vested interests were compounded by the strategic interest that certain states have in Sri Lanka because of its unique geographical position and said the LTTE propaganda machine remains fully operational in a number of countries though the terrorist outfit has been completely wiped out.
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March - 25 
Elections Commissioner, Mahinda Deshapriya, on March 25, said that elections in the Northern Province could not be held as the Northern Provincial Council was yet to be constituted by the President, reports Daily Mirror. He said despite the Governmen
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Elections Commissioner, Mahinda Deshapriya, on March 25, said that elections in the Northern Province could not be held as the Northern Provincial Council was yet to be constituted by the President, reports Daily Mirror. He said despite the Government finalizing plans to hold the Northern Provincial Council Elections they were unable to begin the election process as the Northern Provincial Council did not exist.
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March - 25 
Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 25 said that the resolutions adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva in 2012 and 2013 are not indicative of an agenda to promote and protect Human Rights, repor
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Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe on March 25 said that the resolutions adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva in 2012 and 2013 are not indicative of an agenda to promote and protect Human Rights, reports Colombo Page. Samarasinghe said "The second resolution does not change the Government of Sri Lanka's position. We will go on with our programme and be open about our progress. We noted that there is a political or other extraneous agenda at work.” However, he noted that Sri Lanka managed to garner considerable support at the UNHRC during the vote on the resolution although most member states were under considerable economic and political pressure.
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March - 26 
A six–member delegation of the People’s Joint Action Committee of Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) and Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB–PTF), on March 26, met the Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde in New Delhi to
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A six–member delegation of the People’s Joint Action Committee of Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) and Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB–PTF), on March 26, met the Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde in New Delhi to discuss the peace talk with the NDFB-PTF in political level to resolve the problems, reports The Sentinel. The delegation was represented by Jebra Ram Mushahary, Chief Convener, PJACBM, Chief Advisor Gangadhar Ramchiary, Maihung Daimary, Member, PJACBM, B Swmkhwr, and ‘General Secretary’ of the NDFB-PTF M Gerema, ‘Home Secretary’ and B Alongbar, ‘Organizing Secretary’ of the outfit. The UHM assured them to expedite the peace talks on desired political level to find an amicable solution to the Bodoland issue.
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March - 26 
Five militants, three from the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each from the Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) and the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC), surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) Insp
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Five militants, three from the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each from the Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) and the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC), surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector-General Sh. Anup Chand Thapliyal at 116 BSF battalion in Bishnupur District on March 26, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 26 
Four persons, allegedly involved in printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), were arrested on March 26 from Thane District, reports Mumbai Mirror. FICN worth face value of INR 175,000 were recovered from them.
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Four persons, allegedly involved in printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), were arrested on March 26 from Thane District, reports Mumbai Mirror. FICN worth face value of INR 175,000 were recovered from them.
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March - 26 
Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) heightened surveillance on the elements making finance available for banned outfit Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Indore (Indore District) and Ujjain (Ujjain District) divisions, reports Daily Bh
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Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) heightened surveillance on the elements making finance available for banned outfit Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Indore (Indore District) and Ujjain (Ujjain District) divisions, reports Daily Bhaskar on March 27. As reported earlier, five persons were arrested from Haddigodam area of Seoni District on March 22 by the ATS. Cache of explosive and arms were recovered from them.
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March - 26 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested another accused in the Thaliparamba (Kannur District) Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case on March 26 from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi (South West Delhi District) after being de
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested another accused in the Thaliparamba (Kannur District) Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case on March 26 from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi (South West Delhi District) after being deported from United Arab Emirates (UAE), reports The New India Express. Muhammed Yousuf alias Shihab is the sixth arrestee in this case. The seventh accuse, Shereef, is yet to be arrested.
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March - 26 
One hand grenade was recovered near ABC godown gate at Khoyathong in Imphal West District on March 26, reports Kanglaonline. The grenade was retrieved and set it off safely by a bomb disposal squad of Manipur Police.
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One hand grenade was recovered near ABC godown gate at Khoyathong in Imphal West District on March 26, reports Kanglaonline. The grenade was retrieved and set it off safely by a bomb disposal squad of Manipur Police.
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March - 26 
Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) on mach 26 stated that Koijam Gourahari of Leirongthel Lamkhai (55) is not a cadre of the outfit. RPF further stated that Assam Rifles (AR) by arresting the elderly man is venting its frustrations on the civil popul
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Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) on mach 26 stated that Koijam Gourahari of Leirongthel Lamkhai (55) is not a cadre of the outfit. RPF further stated that Assam Rifles (AR) by arresting the elderly man is venting its frustrations on the civil population following the bomb blast of March 23 at Thoubal District in which two AR personnel died.
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March - 26 
Seven Police personnel sustained minor injuries when a grenade accidentally blasted at the arms and ammunition store in Parimpora Police Station in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 26, reports Daily Kashmir. Bomb disposal squad was defusing
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Seven Police personnel sustained minor injuries when a grenade accidentally blasted at the arms and ammunition store in Parimpora Police Station in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on March 26, reports Daily Kashmir. Bomb disposal squad was defusing grenade recovered on March 13 from Bemina fidayeen (suicide militant) attack spot. Inspector General (IG), Abdul Gani Mir said, “Bomb disposal squad was defusing a grenade and it suddenly went off resulting in injuries to a few Policemen. All the injured have been hospitalised and are in stable condition.”
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March - 26 
Three cadres of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) surrendered to the 5th Assam Rifles (AR) with arms after a brief encounter at Dailong village in Tamenglong District on March 26, reports Nagaland Post. The three surrendered cadres were identified as ‘s
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Three cadres of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) surrendered to the 5th Assam Rifles (AR) with arms after a brief encounter at Dailong village in Tamenglong District on March 26, reports Nagaland Post. The three surrendered cadres were identified as ‘sergeant major’ Champulong Gangmei RK (22) son of Jungamang Gangmei, ‘sergeant major’ Kaumei Kamei (23) son of Cahdaidi Kamei and ‘finance in-charge’ of ZUF ‘sergeant major ‘Chingkhuirei (20) son of Phungkelong. Items surrendered included one AK-47 with a magazine loaded with 23 live rounds, one AK-56 rifles with bayonet along with a magazine containing 24 live rounds, three mobile handsets with five SIM cards and two magazine pouches.
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March - 26 
Troops of 24-AR handed over four People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants to the Imphal Police Station after they were arrested during a counter insurgency operation at Chalktong village of Chandel District on March 26. One AK-47 rifle along with ma
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Troops of 24-AR handed over four People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants to the Imphal Police Station after they were arrested during a counter insurgency operation at Chalktong village of Chandel District on March 26. One AK-47 rifle along with magazine loaded with 17 live rounds, one 9 mm pistol along with one magazine containing four live rounds and three mobile handsets were seized from the possessions of the four cadres. The arrested PLA cadres were identified as Wahengbam Rex Alias Abung (17) of Hiyanglam village, Mohammad Rajaoddin (23) of Yairipok Heitroipokpi, MK Rustam (25) of Yairipok and Mohammad Karim (17) of Keirao Mayai Leikai, police said.
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March - 26 
Militants have killed more than 49,000 of their countrymen since 9/11, the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan learned on March 26, reports Central Asia Online. Militants at one point held 24% of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and 37%
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Militants have killed more than 49,000 of their countrymen since 9/11, the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan learned on March 26, reports Central Asia Online. Militants at one point held 24% of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and 37% of Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), but effective military operations restored the Government's writ, Raja Irshad, a lawyer for the Security Forces, told a three-member SC bench. The bench was hearing a petition challenging the Actions (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011. Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) KP Ameer Prof Ibrahim had challenged the regulations in the court. Troops shut down militants' FM radio stations and destroyed their network, Irshad told the bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. The troops carried out more than 400 military operations to restore Government control, the SC bench learned. More than 9000 persons including military, paramilitary and Police officials along with members of Government-backed tribal Aman Lashkars (peace militia) have been killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA during the last five years, reports Dawn. The report said that a total of 235 suicide attacks, 9,257 rocket attacks and 4,256 bomb explosions have taken place in KP and FATA since 2008. Among the fatalities, 5,152 were civilians, 1,489 army officials, 675 Frontier Corps, while 1,717 belonged to the Police force. In targeted attacks, 243 people belonging to Lashkars were killed and 275 were injured, while 995 schools and 35 colleges were also destroyed in the last five years. The agencies’ report cited 475 major and 135 small raids while 6000 search operations by the security forces in which, it said, 3,051 militants were killed. Militancy in the region was at its peak during 2007 and 2008. However, actions taken by the law enforcement agencies had restrained the militants’ strength, it added.
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March - 26 
In another incident, a person was shot dead in Usta Muhammad town of Jaffarabad district. Police sources said armed assailants opened fire on Bashir Road of Usta Muhammad, killing Dad Muhammad on the spot before fleeing from the scene.
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In another incident, a person was shot dead in Usta Muhammad town of Jaffarabad district. Police sources said armed assailants opened fire on Bashir Road of Usta Muhammad, killing Dad Muhammad on the spot before fleeing from the scene.
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Pakistani Rangers arrested numerous suspected Lyari gang war participants during operations in Karachi on two consecutive date of March 26-27. Authorities on March 26 arrested 30 suspects in raids in the Usmanabad, Jumma Goth, Malir, Kharadar, Khadda
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Pakistani Rangers arrested numerous suspected Lyari gang war participants during operations in Karachi on two consecutive date of March 26-27. Authorities on March 26 arrested 30 suspects in raids in the Usmanabad, Jumma Goth, Malir, Kharadar, Khadda Market, Old Golimar, Hazara Colony and Sabzi Mandi areas. They also removed barricades that gang members had put up in the Lines Area. Rangers on March 27 conducted raids in the Jaman Shah Plot, Kashti Chowk, Gul Mohammad Lane, Shah Baig Lane, Kalakot and Ath Chowk areas of Lyari and made many arrests.
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March - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) on March 26 killed four Afghan-based militants as the troops repulsed a cross border attack on a security check-point in Nawagal tehsil (revenue unit), reports Dawn. The four dead militants included a key ‘commander’, Bajaur Sco
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Security Forces (SFs) on March 26 killed four Afghan-based militants as the troops repulsed a cross border attack on a security check-point in Nawagal tehsil (revenue unit), reports Dawn. The four dead militants included a key ‘commander’, Bajaur Scouts Commander Colonel Muhammad Janjua said. The militants had fired on the check-point from the mountains, resulting in the SFs' retaliation, security officials said. No other details were available.
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March - 26 
Terror threat emanating from Pakistan remains a danger to Britain’s national security, the head of Britain’s counter-terrorism strategy Charles Farr said in an interview to The News on March 27. In an exclusive interview, Charles Farr, Director Gener
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Terror threat emanating from Pakistan remains a danger to Britain’s national security, the head of Britain’s counter-terrorism strategy Charles Farr said in an interview to The News on March 27. In an exclusive interview, Charles Farr, Director General of the Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism, said that the threat from Pakistan mainly comes from the tribal areas along the Afghan border. He said that although al Qaida is weakened and depleted in numbers and capability, it continues to operate from this region and still has the capability to conduct terrorist attacks in the UK and other countries. Farr said that Britain was getting cooperation from all Pakistani agencies “in the investigation for terrorism going back to 07/07 and even before that”. He revealed that threat to Britain from Pakistan-based militant groups comes not only from al Qaida but lots of groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Lashkar-e-Toiba and banned militant organisations inducing from “some settled areas of Karachi”. “We have to worry about these groups particularly in this country. So many people in this country have contacts in Pakistan. Al Qaida is not finished; Al-Zawahiri is out there too. We also have significant domestic threat to deal with also. We are clearly concerned about the level of threat.” Charles Farr said that Britons continue to travel to Af-Pak border areas to join al Qaida and other militant groups to receive training. Some of these Britons, he said, stay in Pakistan and fight and some return to the UK, radicalised and prepared to strike.
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March - 26 
Two persons were killed in separate incidents of firing in Khuzdar and Jaffarabad Districts of Balochistan, on March 26, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed assailants fired at a shop located on Sardar Munir Mengal Road of Khuzdar and killed Abdu
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Two persons were killed in separate incidents of firing in Khuzdar and Jaffarabad Districts of Balochistan, on March 26, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed assailants fired at a shop located on Sardar Munir Mengal Road of Khuzdar and killed Abdul Ghaffar. The assailants managed to escape from the scene after the shooting.
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March - 26 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) have disrupted the collection of the voters’ list with photographs and looted related documents at Dulegauda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Tanahun District, repo
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) have disrupted the collection of the voters’ list with photographs and looted related documents at Dulegauda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Tanahun District, reports myrepublica.com. The cadres also looted record file of voters´ list of Ward No. 7 of the VDC. Voters´ list with photographs collection was started at the VDC Office from March 26. Before this, they submitted a memorandum to the VDC Secretary to stop the updating of the voters´ list with photographs. Chief of the District Election Office, Kirtaraj Poudel, said that name of voters was collected in the presence of Police after the cadres looted the record file.
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March - 27 
A 16 year old boy, identified as Maqsood Ahmad Mir, was injured in a littered explosive blast at village Danisayyidan along Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area of Baramulla District on March 27, reports Greater Kashmir. A senior Police officer said, “M
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A 16 year old boy, identified as Maqsood Ahmad Mir, was injured in a littered explosive blast at village Danisayyidan along Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area of Baramulla District on March 27, reports Greater Kashmir. A senior Police officer said, “Masood was clearing the field and found some explosive which went off when he fiddled with it.”
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March - 27 
A 48-hour National Highway `total blockade` has been called from the midnight of March 27 by the All Zeliangrong Students Union of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland (AZSU-AMN), Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF-AMN) and Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) d
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A 48-hour National Highway `total blockade` has been called from the midnight of March 27 by the All Zeliangrong Students Union of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland (AZSU-AMN), Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF-AMN) and Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) demanding the safe release of Alice Kamei, a class nine student of Grace Reach Academy. The student was abducted by some persons who claimed themselves to be from the RPF/PLA. Alice Kamei reportedly went missing since March 10, according to the three Zeliangrong organisations.
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March - 27 
A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has recommended increased pressure on countries bordering the Northeastern region during trade discussions to close down Indian rebel training camps operating on their soil, reports The Telegraph on
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A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has recommended increased pressure on countries bordering the Northeastern region during trade discussions to close down Indian rebel training camps operating on their soil, reports The Telegraph on March 28.The Venkaiah Naidu-led department-related parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs stated in its report submitted on March that all trade discussions with the countries bordering states of the Northeast should include a clause demanding closure of rebel training camps being run on their soil. The committee observed that despite adoption of various strategies to bring peace to the Northeast, an environment conducive to investments to ensure accelerated economic growth was yet to become a reality. “The need of the hour is to undertake confidence-building measures and employment generation, besides ensuring security and safety of human beings and their belongings,” it stated. The committee opined that counter-insurgency strategies in the Northeast should be multi-pronged and that Union development ministries along with the State Governments of the region could play effective roles in countering these insurgent groups.
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March - 27 
A tribal youth, identified as Bandu Durga Pungati (27), was allegedly axed to death outside his house in Laheri village in Gadchiroli District on March 27 by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion that he was a Police inform
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A tribal youth, identified as Bandu Durga Pungati (27), was allegedly axed to death outside his house in Laheri village in Gadchiroli District on March 27 by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion that he was a Police informer, reports Zee News.
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March - 27 
Commandos of Thoubal District Police carried out frisking and checking at Pallel (Chandel District) near the Police check post on March 27 and arrested a cadre of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Ayekpam Leishemba alias Mayokngamb
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Commandos of Thoubal District Police carried out frisking and checking at Pallel (Chandel District) near the Police check post on March 27 and arrested a cadre of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Ayekpam Leishemba alias Mayokngamba alias Khaphei.
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March - 27 
Defence establishment is apprehending a spurt in militant violence as Pakistan has increased its activity of pushing infiltrators into the State, reports Rising Kashmir on March 28. Defence sources said that three high-powered communication centres t
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Defence establishment is apprehending a spurt in militant violence as Pakistan has increased its activity of pushing infiltrators into the State, reports Rising Kashmir on March 28. Defence sources said that three high-powered communication centres to facilitate a communication network between militants and their handlers have been activated inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources said there was a possibility of increase in violence levels in and around Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in the next couple of months.
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March - 27 
Former President of Pakistan, General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on March 27 said that he was proud of the Kargil (Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir) operation and blamed political class for squandering away a military victory, reports The Hindu.
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Former President of Pakistan, General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on March 27 said that he was proud of the Kargil (Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir) operation and blamed political class for squandering away a military victory, reports The Hindu. At a press conference in Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh), after his return, he asserted, “A military victory was turned into a political defeat.”
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March - 27 
In another search operation, SFs arrested two PLA cadres at Sekmaijin area in Thoubal District. SFs recovered two hand grenades, five kilograms of explosive materials and other underground items from them.
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In another search operation, SFs arrested two PLA cadres at Sekmaijin area in Thoubal District. SFs recovered two hand grenades, five kilograms of explosive materials and other underground items from them.
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March - 27 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘camp commander’, “colonel” Yekuto Zhimo of Ghukiye designated camp, on March 27, said that one Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) member identified as Hokato, son of Vinito hailing from
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘camp commander’, “colonel” Yekuto Zhimo of Ghukiye designated camp, on March 27, said that one Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) member identified as Hokato, son of Vinito hailing from Tazuhu village of Sumi Region, has been released unconditionally after thorough deliberation, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, camp commander “col.” Yekuto Zhimo stated that the NSCN-K member was apprehended on February 11, 2013 from Zunheboto BOC at around 3 p.m. and was confined under their custody for two days despite killing their “brave cadre” on February 11, 2013 while undergoing medical treatment.
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March - 27 
Police commandos of Imphal East and Imphal West District Police Stations nabbed five militants ,belonging to People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), during search operations at Keisamthong, Chasad Avenue, Thangal Bazar an
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Police commandos of Imphal East and Imphal West District Police Stations nabbed five militants ,belonging to People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), during search operations at Keisamthong, Chasad Avenue, Thangal Bazar and Lamsang areas in the two Districts, official sources said. The PLA militants were identified as Oinam Shayam, Thangman Haokip and Moirangthem Boinao. While, the arrested KCP militants were identified as Mayengbam Jiban and Sagolsem Thoithoi.
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March - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered 556 rounds of ammunition from a train at Hojai station in Nagaon District on March 27, reports The Assam Tribune. The bullets recovered were of AK-47 assault rifles, .9 mm pistols and Insas rifles, Police said.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered 556 rounds of ammunition from a train at Hojai station in Nagaon District on March 27, reports The Assam Tribune. The bullets recovered were of AK-47 assault rifles, .9 mm pistols and Insas rifles, Police said.
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March - 27 
Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), was released from house arrest in the night of March 27, reports Kashmir Times. Spokesperson of APHC-M said that he would deliver a sermon and offer pr
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Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), was released from house arrest in the night of March 27, reports Kashmir Times. Spokesperson of APHC-M said that he would deliver a sermon and offer prayers on March 29 at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar city (Srinagar District).
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March - 27 
Suspected Adivasi militants abducted a businessman son belonging to Chapor town from Choibari tea estate near the Dhubri- Kokrajhar District border on March 27, reports The Telegraph. The victim was identified as Ranjan Sil (22). There has been no ra
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Suspected Adivasi militants abducted a businessman son belonging to Chapor town from Choibari tea estate near the Dhubri- Kokrajhar District border on March 27, reports The Telegraph. The victim was identified as Ranjan Sil (22). There has been no ransom demand so far.
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March - 27 
Ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, near a Lakramanda village of Chatra District in the night of March 27, reports The H
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Ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, near a Lakramanda village of Chatra District in the night of March 27, reports The Hindu. “Bodies of 10 Maoists were recovered near Lakramanda village. They were killed during an encounter with the TPC last night,” Chatra Deputy Commissioner Manoj Kumar told PTI over phone. Lakramanda village under Kunda Police Station of Chatra District is about 100 kilometres from Ranchi, the State Capital.
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March - 27 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) said that the outfit is waiting for the State Government to initiate the official procedure to work out the formalities for the ceasefire as was done in 2004 with its parent outfit, A
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) said that the outfit is waiting for the State Government to initiate the official procedure to work out the formalities for the ceasefire as was done in 2004 with its parent outfit, ANVC, reports The Shillong Times on March 28. In a statement issued in Shillong, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said that after the draft agreement, no official communication was made to the outfit by the State Government. “We have signed the draft for peace and we hope that the State Government is sincere about the settlement,” he said. However, the outfit said that killing of its cadres at Dobu in East Garo Hills, earlier this month, have put doubt and scared the cadres forcing desertion. “I hope state knows the repurcations that will be followed by allowing this and giving free hand to certain officers to take law into their hands,” outfit added.
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March - 27 
The BSF personnel on March 27 arrested one Bangladeshi national, identified as Saikat Ali (65), from same District while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh to India and on inspection BDTK 1188 was recovered from his possession.
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The BSF personnel on March 27 arrested one Bangladeshi national, identified as Saikat Ali (65), from same District while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh to India and on inspection BDTK 1188 was recovered from his possession.
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March - 27 
The Government Railway Police (GRP) of Tamil Nadu Police has got a cyber crime wing, The Times of India reports on March 28. The new group will help GRP, which is now dependent on the cyber unit of Chennai and state Police. Additional Director-Genera
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The Government Railway Police (GRP) of Tamil Nadu Police has got a cyber crime wing, The Times of India reports on March 28. The new group will help GRP, which is now dependent on the cyber unit of Chennai and state Police. Additional Director-General of Police (railways) R. Sekar said, "The unit will come in handy to crack crimes reported in our jurisdiction. Earlier, to solve even minor cases we had to depend on cyber crime officers of the state and city police who had access to a sophisticated laboratory”.
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March - 27 
Three of the four Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror operatives suspected to be involved in the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 have fled to Calcutta (West Bengal), according to security sources, reports The Telegraph on March 28. T
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Three of the four Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror operatives suspected to be involved in the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 have fled to Calcutta (West Bengal), according to security sources, reports The Telegraph on March 28. The four IM operatives the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on are Yasin Bhatkal, Asadullah Aktar alias Tabrej, Waquer alias Ahmed and Tahsin alias Hasan. “All four had gone to Visakhapatnam and from there three went towards Calcutta. Tabrej went on a different route, towards Mumbai. We are still not able to put a pointer on him,” said an NIA source.
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March - 27 
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police in Imam Sahib area of Shopian District. The exchange of fire continued for less than a minute and the gunmen escaped taking advantage of large number of people pres
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Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police in Imam Sahib area of Shopian District. The exchange of fire continued for less than a minute and the gunmen escaped taking advantage of large number of people present in market. No one was reportedly injured in the attack.
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March - 27 
A leader of the Sindh Tarqi Pasand (STP), Qambar Shahdadkot District President Abdul Aziz Mastoi, was killed in a firing attack in the limits of City Police Station of Qambar Shahdadkot on March 27, reports The News.
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A leader of the Sindh Tarqi Pasand (STP), Qambar Shahdadkot District President Abdul Aziz Mastoi, was killed in a firing attack in the limits of City Police Station of Qambar Shahdadkot on March 27, reports The News.
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March - 27 
A senior Federal Government official was shot dead on March 27, in what Police said was an incident of sectarian killing in the Gulbahar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. “Unidentified gunmen opened
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A senior Federal Government official was shot dead on March 27, in what Police said was an incident of sectarian killing in the Gulbahar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. “Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) vehicle carrying Town-2 Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) Khawaja Imran in the Gulbahar area,” a Police official said. Gulbahar Police said the WAPDA official was targeted because he belonged to Shia sect. The slain official’s son was also injured in the attack.
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March - 27 
A tribesman was shot dead and a taxi driver injured in an attack at Dabgari area, reports Dawn. The deceased was identified as Hassan Khan, a resident of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Samin
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A tribesman was shot dead and a taxi driver injured in an attack at Dabgari area, reports Dawn. The deceased was identified as Hassan Khan, a resident of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Samin Gul, the injured taxi driver, told Police that he did not know the tribesman but he hired his taxi for Hayatabad. As he sat in the vehicle, two men armed with pistols opened firing on him, he added.
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March - 27 
As many as 633 missing persons, including 279 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remain to be traced, according to a report submitted in the Supreme Court on March 27, reports The Express Tribune. Of the remaining missing persons, 148 are from Punjab, while 10
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As many as 633 missing persons, including 279 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remain to be traced, according to a report submitted in the Supreme Court on March 27, reports The Express Tribune. Of the remaining missing persons, 148 are from Punjab, while 100 are from Sindh, 48 from Balochistan, 26 from FATA, 20 from Islamabad Capital Territory, 11 from Azad Kashmir and one from Gilgit Baltistan. The updated report on the status of missing persons was submitted by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances to a two-judge bench, headed by Justice Jawad S Khawaja. The commission also reported that it was handed over 138 cases of missing persons in December 2010 and, so far, it has received 873 new cases of missing persons from all over the country. The total number of cases they have handled thus far is 1,011. Out of these, the commission has traced 316 persons and deleted 47 names from the list, due to lack of details. Another 15 names were omitted because of other reasons.
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March - 27 
Former President of Pakistan, General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on March 27 said that he was proud of the Kargil (Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir) operation and blamed political class for squandering away a military victory, reports The Hindu.
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Former President of Pakistan, General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on March 27 said that he was proud of the Kargil (Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir) operation and blamed political class for squandering away a military victory, reports The Hindu. At a press conference in Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh), after his return, he asserted, “A military victory was turned into a political defeat.”
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March - 27 
In the evening, a small intensity explosive device went off near the house of PPP leader Akbar Khan Mohmand on Shami Road. The blast had damaged the boundary wall of the house. An official of the local Police said that no one had been injured and onl
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In the evening, a small intensity explosive device went off near the house of PPP leader Akbar Khan Mohmand on Shami Road. The blast had damaged the boundary wall of the house. An official of the local Police said that no one had been injured and only a section of the wall had been damaged.
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March - 27 
Nobody was held responsible for the operation of Lal Masjid as the commission submitted its report to the Supreme Court on March 27, reports The News. Over 200 people recorded their statements before the Lal Masjid Commission. The report recommended
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Nobody was held responsible for the operation of Lal Masjid as the commission submitted its report to the Supreme Court on March 27, reports The News. Over 200 people recorded their statements before the Lal Masjid Commission. The report recommended paying compensation to the heirs of martyrs. However, no statement was recorded on behalf of any Army officer regarding the operation. The commission did not hold anybody responsible for the Lal Masjid operation.
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March - 27 
The City Police foiled a massive terrorism plan in Balochistan and seized a truck full of explosives during a search operation at Nawabi Gate near Kuchlak in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 27, reports Daily Times. Deputy Inspe
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The City Police foiled a massive terrorism plan in Balochistan and seized a truck full of explosives during a search operation at Nawabi Gate near Kuchlak in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on March 27, reports Daily Times. Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG (Investigation) Mobeen Ahmed told media that acting on a tip-off by the secret agencies, Police searched a truck at Nawabi Gate near Kuchlak and found 80 sacks filled with potassium chloride, which weighed two thousand kilogrammes. The driver of the truck is said to belong to Qila Abdullah.
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March - 27 
The Federal Ministry of Interior, on March 27, warned of a massive terrorist threat in the coming elections, reports Dawn. A presentation made during a meeting between officials of the Ministry and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to discuss sec
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The Federal Ministry of Interior, on March 27, warned of a massive terrorist threat in the coming elections, reports Dawn. A presentation made during a meeting between officials of the Ministry and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to discuss security issues revealed that the Jundallah, in coordination with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was planning to carry out large-scale terrorist attacks in Balochistan, with Nushki and Quetta as their particular targets. Intelligence reports suggest that attacks on Government and semi-Government buildings, installations and personnel of Security Forces (SFs) were also possible. A participant of the meeting said that the meeting had been informed that the Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) was also planning to carry out attacks by improvised explosive device (IED) in Dera Bugti, Naseerabad and Jaffarabad. Usman Saifullah Kurd, a ‘commander’ of the Balochistan faction of the LeJ, was planning terrorist attacks in Islamabad. The meeting was also informed that the recent fighting among militants of the TTP, LI and pro-Government Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) from January 25 to March 18 might pose serious problem not only in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), but also in Peshawar and other settled Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan is considering deployment of armed forces in at least half of the polling stations in KP and the FATA over security concerns, said Provincial Election Commissioner Sono Khan Baloch. Mr Baloch said that a high-level meeting was held in Peshawar two days ago to examine the security situation in the province and tribal areas, especially sensitive areas. He said the meeting was attended by the Provincial Home Secretary, the Provincial Police Officer (PPO), the Additional Chief Secretary FATA and others. He added that for the time being, ECP had been planning to depute personnel of armed forces in at least half of the polling stations.
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March - 27 
The political administration in Landi Kotal of Khyber Agency has imposed a ban on display of arms and use of indecent language during the election campaign. The decision was taken during a meeting in Landi Kotal that was attended by all the candidate
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The political administration in Landi Kotal of Khyber Agency has imposed a ban on display of arms and use of indecent language during the election campaign. The decision was taken during a meeting in Landi Kotal that was attended by all the candidates contesting elections from NA-45 constituency of Khyber Agency and Assistant Political Agent Dr Azmat Wazir.
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March - 27 
Two persons were injured in an explosion near Yunus Park in Peshawar. The blast reportedly took place outside an arms dealer shop. The building above the arms dealer’s shop, houses the Peoples Labour office for Peshawar, an office affiliated with the
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Two persons were injured in an explosion near Yunus Park in Peshawar. The blast reportedly took place outside an arms dealer shop. The building above the arms dealer’s shop, houses the Peoples Labour office for Peshawar, an office affiliated with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Many cars were damaged and windows of shops in the vicinity were shattered by the blast. This is the second blast targeting the PPP or its related offices in Peshawar.
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March - 27 
Unidentified militants blew up a filling station in Sadda Bazaar of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 27, reports The News. The sources said unidentified militants placed a bag near the manager’s room at the filling
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Unidentified militants blew up a filling station in Sadda Bazaar of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 27, reports The News. The sources said unidentified militants placed a bag near the manager’s room at the filling station owned by Gul Manan in Sadda Bazaar. The manager was out of the room when explosion took place, the sources said, adding the manager’s room was completely destroyed in the blast, but there was no casualty.
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March - 27 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the armed forces to resist with all strengths any act against the country’s constitution and democracy. “A vested quarter had used the armed forces in the past to hinder democracy. You (Armed Forces) have to ensure
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the armed forces to resist with all strengths any act against the country’s constitution and democracy. “A vested quarter had used the armed forces in the past to hinder democracy. You (Armed Forces) have to ensure that no undemocratic force can come to power using the armed forces,” Hasina said while delivering speech to the officers of armed forces at Senakunja in the Dhaka Cantonment. The speech came four days after BNP’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia while addressing a rally in Bogra, said that the Army would not play the role of “a silent spectator while people are getting killed” and that it would “play its role in due time”.
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March - 28 
A Special Investigating Team (SIT) of the Crime Branch-Central Investigation Department (CB-CID) on March 28 arrested one person in connection with pipe bomb planted in senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra (Public
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A Special Investigating Team (SIT) of the Crime Branch-Central Investigation Department (CB-CID) on March 28 arrested one person in connection with pipe bomb planted in senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra (Public awareness tour) on October 27, 2011, from Madurai District, reports The Times of India. The arrestee is identified as Jahir Hussain son of Liyakath Ali, resident of Burma Colony in Thirunagar locality of Madurai District. As reported earlier, crude pipe bomb stuffed with gelatine sticks was recovered in the scheduled route of travel of Advani from under a bridge across Gownda river at village Alampatti in Madurai District.
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March - 28 
A Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court, presided by Sanjeev Gupta acquitted one Joginder Singh alias Doga, an alleged associate of militant Pritam Singh alias Billa after 21 years long investigation and trial as prosecuti
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A Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court, presided by Sanjeev Gupta acquitted one Joginder Singh alias Doga, an alleged associate of militant Pritam Singh alias Billa after 21 years long investigation and trial as prosecution failed to connect the co-accused with the crime, reports Daily Excelsior. The Court said, “The confession statement of accused Pritam Singh alias Billa (now dead) which was recorded by the Dr SP Vaid, the then SP (Superintendent of Police) City Jammu (Jammu District) during the investigation of the case did not show that accused Joginder Singh was having any links with terrorist organization or he was involved in activities relating to striking terror in the society by use of arms and ammunition”.
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March - 28 
Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group [with the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)] and the Cease Fire Supervisory Board ( with NSCN-K and NSCN-KK) and former Chief of Staff of the Dimapur-based 3 Corps Major .General (Retd) N.George leaves the State
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Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group [with the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)] and the Cease Fire Supervisory Board ( with NSCN-K and NSCN-KK) and former Chief of Staff of the Dimapur-based 3 Corps Major .General (Retd) N.George leaves the State on March 28 (today) after one year and four months in office. George indicated that with elections and another Government and without any agreement to the political issue, he felt the same situation of clashes and other offences would continue which as chairman, he did not have any power to deal with. “If sitting here and not being able to prevent or take action, then I have a moral responsibility not to remain in the chair”, he said. On his role as chairman, George said the present role of the chairman was only to mediate between underground groups and security forces so as to maintain cease fire. He opined that there was also a need to have an Interlocutor in Nagaland to liaise with the society at large along similar lines with the Interlocutor in Delhi holding talks with the NSCN-IM
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March - 28 
Mizoram Additional Superiendent of Police Criminal Investigation Department-Special Branch (CID-SB) H L Thangzuala stated that five road construction workers, who were abducted on February 19 by a gang of miscreants from Mamit District along the Bang
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Mizoram Additional Superiendent of Police Criminal Investigation Department-Special Branch (CID-SB) H L Thangzuala stated that five road construction workers, who were abducted on February 19 by a gang of miscreants from Mamit District along the Bangladesh border, were released and handed over to Mizo leaders in Bangladesh on March 28, reports Times of India. "We expect them to arrive at the border (Bangladesh) by midnight. We'll receive them there and provide them with necessary medical attention if required," Thangzuala said. He said the abductors were not militants, but a group of criminals belonging to the Bru community. Some of the gang members were involved in a robbery at the BDO's office at Zawlnuam last year, Thangzuala further said. The gang had a nexus with a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) ‘area commander’ helped them extort money by resorting to abducting of innocent people, he said, adding that the criminals apparently did not obtain permission from the NLFT high command to carry out the abduction on this occasion, sources said.
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March - 28 
Mutahida Majlis Mashawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious organizations in the State, sponsored general shutdown on March 28 witnessed mixed response, reports Greater Kashmir. Baramulla and Sopore towns (Baramulla District) and
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Mutahida Majlis Mashawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious organizations in the State, sponsored general shutdown on March 28 witnessed mixed response, reports Greater Kashmir. Baramulla and Sopore towns (Baramulla District) and Bandipora city (Bandipora District) reportedly observed complete shutdown. . Stray incidents of stone pelting were reported from many parts of old Srinagar (Srinagar District) including Safa Kadal and Kadi Kadal localities.
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March - 28 
National Hoho on March 28 reaffirmed the leadership of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah retrospectively with effect from January 21, 2011. NSCN-IM also passed a budget of INR 11
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National Hoho on March 28 reaffirmed the leadership of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah retrospectively with effect from January 21, 2011. NSCN-IM also passed a budget of INR 11 million for the 2013-14 adds The Telegraph.
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March - 28 
State Chief Minister Lalthanhawla, while announcing the release of the five hostages, said no ransom was paid to the criminals to secure the release of the captives.
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State Chief Minister Lalthanhawla, while announcing the release of the five hostages, said no ransom was paid to the criminals to secure the release of the captives.
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March - 28 
The Border Security Forces (BSF) troopers on March 28 apprehended one Bangladeshi illegal immigrant identified as Mohamad Sarif Ahmed (24) from West Jaintia Hills District while he was trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh to India, reports The Shillo
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The Border Security Forces (BSF) troopers on March 28 apprehended one Bangladeshi illegal immigrant identified as Mohamad Sarif Ahmed (24) from West Jaintia Hills District while he was trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh to India, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 28 
Three cadres belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) have joined NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post on March 29. In a statement, NSCN-K MIP said the cadres left their previous group “after losing faith
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Three cadres belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) have joined NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post on March 29. In a statement, NSCN-K MIP said the cadres left their previous group “after losing faith in the leadership” and stating that they saw “no vision” for the future of Nagas. The three cadres are ‘captain’ Asang Konyak, ‘sergeant’ Tongmeth Konyak and ‘chaplee’ Aying Konyak.
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March - 28 
Three of the four Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror operatives suspected to be involved in the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 have fled to Calcutta (West Bengal), according to security sources, reports The Telegraph on March 28. T
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Three of the four Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror operatives suspected to be involved in the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 have fled to Calcutta (West Bengal), according to security sources, reports The Telegraph on March 28. The four IM operatives the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on are Yasin Bhatkal, Asadullah Aktar alias Tabrej, Waquer alias Ahmed and Tahsin alias Hasan. “All four had gone to Visakhapatnam and from there three went towards Calcutta. Tabrej went on a different route, towards Mumbai. We are still not able to put a pointer on him,” said an NIA source.
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March - 28 
A dead body was recovered from Essa Nagri area.
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A dead body was recovered from Essa Nagri area.
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March - 28 
A dead body was recovered from the Northern Bypass of Surjani town.
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A dead body was recovered from the Northern Bypass of Surjani town.
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March - 28 
A Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 160 Afghan nationals under the Foreigners Act in Nokundi area of Chaghai District.
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A Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested 160 Afghan nationals under the Foreigners Act in Nokundi area of Chaghai District.
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March - 28 
A person, identified as Muhammad Azeem, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 28, Reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Muhammad Azeem, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 28, Reports Daily Times.
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March - 28 
A remote-controlled bomb exploded killing two SF personnel patrolling Damadola village of Bajaur Agency, near the border with Afghanistan on March 28, reports Central Asia Online.
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A remote-controlled bomb exploded killing two SF personnel patrolling Damadola village of Bajaur Agency, near the border with Afghanistan on March 28, reports Central Asia Online.
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March - 28 
An MQM activist, Muhammad Hanif alias Gaddafi alias Puppy, was killed by unidentified assailants in Mirchi Gali of Jodia Bazar area.
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An MQM activist, Muhammad Hanif alias Gaddafi alias Puppy, was killed by unidentified assailants in Mirchi Gali of Jodia Bazar area.
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March - 28 
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) said that Sindh caretaker Government should focus on law and order situation in the province. A statement issued by the PIMA said caretaker Chief Minster should take strict measures to overcome lawlessness,
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Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) said that Sindh caretaker Government should focus on law and order situation in the province. A statement issued by the PIMA said caretaker Chief Minster should take strict measures to overcome lawlessness, terrorism and extortion and especially crimes against doctors like abducting, killing and extortion. The PIMA reminded that at least 40 doctors were killed in the five-year tenure of the previous regime, but no culprit was arrested.
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March - 28 
Police on March 28 neutralised three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the limits of Matani and Badaber Police Stations in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. An official of Matani Police Station said that t
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Police on March 28 neutralised three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the limits of Matani and Badaber Police Stations in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. An official of Matani Police Station said that the bomb disposal unit officials defused two bombs weighing about 15 kilograms, which had been packed in pressure cookers. He said the bombs were planted near a Police post situated at Mera Matani area. Abdul Haq, an official of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU), said they neutralised the third improvised device in the limits of Badaber Police Station. The bomb was planted on a roadside near Technical College Peshawar on the Kohat Road, the official added.
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March - 28 
Saleem Memon (50), a clerk in the Sindh Food Department, was killed in Kaghazi Bazar of Kharadar area.
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Saleem Memon (50), a clerk in the Sindh Food Department, was killed in Kaghazi Bazar of Kharadar area.
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March - 28 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on March 28 foiled a terrorist attempt and defused a five kilogrammes bomb placed beneath a bridge on Dera Ismail Khan Road of same District.
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on March 28 foiled a terrorist attempt and defused a five kilogrammes bomb placed beneath a bridge on Dera Ismail Khan Road of same District.
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March - 28 
The political administration along with the jirga (tribal council) members destroyed the houses of four militants in the Halemzai tehsil of the Mohmand Agency, reports The News. A grand jirga to this effect was held with Malik Muhammad Ali in the cha
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The political administration along with the jirga (tribal council) members destroyed the houses of four militants in the Halemzai tehsil of the Mohmand Agency, reports The News. A grand jirga to this effect was held with Malik Muhammad Ali in the chair and attended by Malik Amir Nawaz Khan, Malik Moambar, Malik Taj Muhammad, Colonel Muhammad Ashraf, Assistant Political Agent (APA) Jamshed Khan and Senator Hilal Rehman. The political authorities along with the SFs and tribal elders demolished the houses of Mian Muhammad Ishaq, Bagh Khan, Pirzada and Sartaj in Shamikhel and Mian Mandi Bazaar.
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March - 28 
Two Police officers posted in Lyari area were dismissed from service for their relations with criminal elements, reports Dawn. Inspector Javed Baloch and Sub-Inspector (SI) Chand Niazi posted at the Chakiwara and the Kalri Police stations respectivel
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Two Police officers posted in Lyari area were dismissed from service for their relations with criminal elements, reports Dawn. Inspector Javed Baloch and Sub-Inspector (SI) Chand Niazi posted at the Chakiwara and the Kalri Police stations respectively had been put under suspension after the killing of ‘gangster’ Arshad Pappu on March 17, 2013. The alleged gangster along with his brother and a confidant was brutally murdered within the jurisdiction of these Police Stations.
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March - 28 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a senior lawyer, identified as Chaudhry Aslam of the Supreme Court, near Fauji Foundation Hospital of Rawalpindi on March 28, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a senior lawyer, identified as Chaudhry Aslam of the Supreme Court, near Fauji Foundation Hospital of Rawalpindi on March 28, reports Daily Times.
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March - 28 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vandalised the District election office in Baglung District on March 28, reports Nepalnews.com. A group of masked cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya pretending to have come
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vandalised the District election office in Baglung District on March 28, reports Nepalnews.com. A group of masked cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya pretending to have come to the election office to register their names in the voter list smashed the windowpanes, computers, telephone sets and printer. Following the incident, Police 'apprehended' some of the District leaders of the party, who owned "moral responsibility" for the attack. They, however, denied that they had given orders to vandalise the election office. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya District leaders were released afterwards.
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March - 28 
Election Commissioner Dr. Ayodhi Prasad Yadav on March 28 (today) said that the Election Commission (EC) is capable of holding elections to the Constituent Assembly (CA) within third week of June. Talking to media persons at Rajbiraj this morning, Ya
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Election Commissioner Dr. Ayodhi Prasad Yadav on March 28 (today) said that the Election Commission (EC) is capable of holding elections to the Constituent Assembly (CA) within third week of June. Talking to media persons at Rajbiraj this morning, Yadav, who arrived at his hometown after his appointment as the Election Commissioner for the second time, said that the EC was ready to hold election within third week of June if consensus was forged among political parties. Stating that there are some complexities to hold election, Yadav said that the complexities have been already sent to the Interim Election Council of Ministers to remove them. He added there was also a need of additional laws to hold the second CA election. The Election Commissioner said that the collection of voters´ list with photographs has been completed upto 80 per cent and the remaining works would be completed by April 28.
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March - 28 
The Election Commission (EC) on March 28 told members of a cross-party taskforce that it will suggest a date for the elections only after it is confident of updating the voter rolls and formulating electoral laws, reports Kantipuronline.com. Top offi
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The Election Commission (EC) on March 28 told members of a cross-party taskforce that it will suggest a date for the elections only after it is confident of updating the voter rolls and formulating electoral laws, reports Kantipuronline.com. Top officials from the Home Ministry, Law Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Office were invited to the meeting that dwelt on ways to update the electoral acts and intensify preparations to hold the polls in June.
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March - 28 
At least 15 people, including the acting headmaster of Rarhikhali High School in Rarhikhali village of Magura District, were injured in a clash between the supporters of Awami League (AL) and BNP on March 28, reports The Daily Star. During the clash,
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At least 15 people, including the acting headmaster of Rarhikhali High School in Rarhikhali village of Magura District, were injured in a clash between the supporters of Awami League (AL) and BNP on March 28, reports The Daily Star. During the clash, AL leader Abdus Salam Sardar and 14 others from both sides sustained injuries.
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March - 28 
At least three people were killed and four others injured as a truck overturned after being chased by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres in Jessore District during the last day of the 36-hour countrywide general strike
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At least three people were killed and four others injured as a truck overturned after being chased by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadres in Jessore District during the last day of the 36-hour countrywide general strike on March 28, reports New Age. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Ujjwal, Abdul Jalil and Moslem Mia. In Lalmonirhat District, 20 schoolchildren were injured as BNP-JeI cadres beat them up and their teachers. In Satkhira District, JeI cadres fired into the Police and pelted them with stones in which three Policemen were injured. In Chittagong District, a schoolgirl identified as Antu Barua (14), a student of Class IX of the Aparnacharan City Corporation School was injured as pickets exploded a homemade bomb. In Dhaka city, several homemade bombs were exploded. The Police arrested six cadres.
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March - 28 
Several bombs were blasted at different parts in the capital Dhaka on March 28 (today) as the country passes through the second day of a 36-hour hartal (shutdown) called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led 18-party alliance, reports Daily Star.
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Several bombs were blasted at different parts in the capital Dhaka on March 28 (today) as the country passes through the second day of a 36-hour hartal (shutdown) called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led 18-party alliance, reports Daily Star. The incidents took place in Mirpur, Nayapaltan, Segunbagicha and Shantinagar areas. The shutdown began at 6:00 am on March 26 amidst tight security as huge contingents of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) were deployed at all the key points of the capital to maintain law and order during hartal hours. In addition, violence was also reported from Satkhira, Sirajganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi and Sylhet.
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March - 28 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on March 28 said that Sri Lanka should act on the call by the Deputy Minister V Muralitharan, known as Colonel Karuna, to investigate war crimes by examining his own role in serious abuses, reports Daily Mirror. Karuna was ef
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on March 28 said that Sri Lanka should act on the call by the Deputy Minister V Muralitharan, known as Colonel Karuna, to investigate war crimes by examining his own role in serious abuses, reports Daily Mirror. Karuna was effectively the second-in-command of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the head of its eastern province forces until he split from its leader V Prabhakaran in March 2004. Brad Adams, the Asia director at HRW said "Karuna's call for war crimes investigations should not allow him to airbrush out his own role in atrocities. His LTTE forces were implicated in some of Sri Lanka's most horrific abuses, so the Government's long-stalled war crimes investigations might as well begin with him. LTTE forces under Karuna's command were directly involved in some of the worst crimes of Sri Lanka's 26-year-long armed conflict, which ended in May 2009.”
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March - 29 
A city sessions court in Ahmedabad on March 29, convicted three persons for running a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports The Times of India. The court, however, acquitted 12 other accused. After the trial, additional sessions judge D.Y.
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A city sessions court in Ahmedabad on March 29, convicted three persons for running a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports The Times of India. The court, however, acquitted 12 other accused. After the trial, additional sessions judge D.Y. Malik found three persons guilty, but did not find enough evidence against the rest. Those convicted are Kartik Patel, who was awarded six years of imprisonment, and Kamlesh Prajapati and Satish Maharaj Thakkar, both sentenced five-year jail term. The trio has also been fined with INR 3,000.
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March - 29 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Phillip Soni alias Masinji, involved in the attack on Jharkhand's former Speaker Inder Singh Namdhari was arrested from Gondgada village under Ranka Police Station limits of Garwah D
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Phillip Soni alias Masinji, involved in the attack on Jharkhand's former Speaker Inder Singh Namdhari was arrested from Gondgada village under Ranka Police Station limits of Garwah District, on March 29, reports The Business Standard. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jagdish Prasad told that seven cases including the attack on Namdhari was pending against him. Namdhari, a Member of Parliament (MP), was attacked at Garu in Latehar District in 2011.
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March - 29 
At least 24 persons received injuries in ‘protests’ which erupted after the congregational Friday prayers on March 29 at old Srinagar area (Srinagar District), Baramulla town (Baramulla District) and Islamabad area (Anantnag District), reports Greate
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At least 24 persons received injuries in ‘protests’ which erupted after the congregational Friday prayers on March 29 at old Srinagar area (Srinagar District), Baramulla town (Baramulla District) and Islamabad area (Anantnag District), reports Greater Kashmir. General shutdown and protests demonstrations following the Friday Prayers were called by Muttahida Majlis Mashawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist and religious organizations in the State. The MMM sponsored shutdown mildly affected rest of the localities in the State.
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March - 29 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with total face value of INR 15,000 were detected among the remittances received at State Bank of India’s branch at Udumalpet locality of Tirupur District, reported The Hindu on March 30. Sources said, “With branche
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with total face value of INR 15,000 were detected among the remittances received at State Bank of India’s branch at Udumalpet locality of Tirupur District, reported The Hindu on March 30. Sources said, “With branches of many banks setting up only low quality note sorting machines, detection of fake notes, which are now coming in sophisticated forms, is becoming difficult.”
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March - 29 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militias including a commander of militia group surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Security Force (BSF), Akhileswar Singh, in the presence of Koraput Superintendent of Pol
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militias including a commander of militia group surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Security Force (BSF), Akhileswar Singh, in the presence of Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Kumar at the BSF camp at Koraput town in Koraput District, reports The Hindu on March 30. The surrendered persons were identified as Ram Rao Meleka (35) a militia commander and his three associates Bisi Mandingi (25), Lachhana Himrika (42), Gahina Bidika (21). The surrendered militias also handed over a gun and six live bullets. The surrendered Maoists were part of Kumbhariput militia dalam of Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division Committee (SKDC) under Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of Maoists. They were active mostly in Bandhugaon block of Koraput District. All of them were residents of Upper Jambaguda village under Bandhugaon Police Station.
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March - 29 
Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadre, identified as AS Ngaihairing was arrested on March 29 by a team of 15 Assam Rifles during an operation at Sambrei village under Yairipok Police Station of Thoubal District.
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Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadre, identified as AS Ngaihairing was arrested on March 29 by a team of 15 Assam Rifles during an operation at Sambrei village under Yairipok Police Station of Thoubal District.
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