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May - 1 
A delayed report indicated that suspected Hmar terrorists reportedly abducted a businessman from Garampani area in the North Cachar Hills district on May 1. According to another delayed report, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, id
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A delayed report indicated that suspected Hmar terrorists reportedly abducted a businessman from Garampani area in the North Cachar Hills district on May 1. According to another delayed report, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Subhas Sarma alias Fighter, surrendered along with one AK-56 rifle and 70 rounds of ammunition before the district authorities at Darrang.
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May - 1 
A former cadre of the left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), identified as Venkatadri alias Murali, was reportedly shot dead by PWG cadres at Chinnamandem in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh on M
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A former cadre of the left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), identified as Venkatadri alias Murali, was reportedly shot dead by PWG cadres at Chinnamandem in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh on May 1. The victim had joined the Papaghni Dalam (squad) of PWG in the year 2001, according to Deccan Chronicle. In a note left behind, the PWG alleged that Venkatadri was killed as he continued excesses like extortions in the name of the organisation. The outfit also warned Swarnakka, a renegade Naxalite, that a similar fate awaits her.
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May - 1 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Parvez Ahmed, surrendered before the Army at Gandoh in the Doda district. He handed over one AK rifle, four magazines and 70 rounds of ammunition to the troops at the time of surrender.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Parvez Ahmed, surrendered before the Army at Gandoh in the Doda district. He handed over one AK rifle, four magazines and 70 rounds of ammunition to the troops at the time of surrender.
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May - 1 
A report in The Sentinel stated that, altogether 114 terrorists belonging to various outfits operating in Manipur were killed during encounters with the security forces’ between January 2003 and February 2004 in the State. Besides, a total of another
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A report in The Sentinel stated that, altogether 114 terrorists belonging to various outfits operating in Manipur were killed during encounters with the security forces’ between January 2003 and February 2004 in the State. Besides, a total of another 933 terrorists were arrested during the period, according to Manipur Director General of Police, A K Parashar. Around 131 assorted weapons, 1,907 assorted ammunition, 64 hand grenades, 35 wireless sets, nine bombs, seven Improvised Explosive Devices and 103 detonators were recovered.
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May - 1 
A woman was killed and another sustained injuries during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists on the Dayalgam-Kokernag road in Anantnag district.
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A woman was killed and another sustained injuries during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists on the Dayalgam-Kokernag road in Anantnag district.
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On May 1, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a civilian at Sholayapalem village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh branding him as a police informer.
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On May 1, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a civilian at Sholayapalem village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh branding him as a police informer.
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May - 1 
Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including a ‘district commander’ for Poonch district, were reportedly shot dead during an encounter with the troops at Kotli Kalaban under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station in Rajouri d
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Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including a ‘district commander’ for Poonch district, were reportedly shot dead during an encounter with the troops at Kotli Kalaban under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station in Rajouri district on May 1. Among those killed was Abu Bashir, a ‘district commander’ of LeT for Poonch. Three AK rifles, eight AK magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades, two radio sets, one Dictaphone, one alkaline battery and one receiver IED circuit were recovered from the incident site.
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A powerful bomb exploded near the office of Pakistan State Oil office in Quetta on May 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast, according to police official Sher Nawaz Marwat.
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A powerful bomb exploded near the office of Pakistan State Oil office in Quetta on May 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast, according to police official Sher Nawaz Marwat.
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May - 1 
Foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Pakistan are weakening the faith of the common man in the name of welfare, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT; now known as Jamaat-ud-Dawa) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said at the opening session of the Islamic Medic
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Foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Pakistan are weakening the faith of the common man in the name of welfare, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT; now known as Jamaat-ud-Dawa) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said at the opening session of the Islamic Medical Conference in Lahore on May 1. Saeed alleged that NGOs had hidden agendas which aimed to weaken faith in God and the spirit of Jehad. "These NGOs are working on an anti-Islam agenda and after the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan by the US and European countries, their agendas have been exposed," he said.
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The Maoists have released Sub-Inspector Keshab Raj Katuwal from the Sinam area of Paanchthar district on May 1. He was among the 41 police personnel abducted from Pashupatinagar in Ilam district on April 9. The others were released on April 29 from a
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The Maoists have released Sub-Inspector Keshab Raj Katuwal from the Sinam area of Paanchthar district on May 1. He was among the 41 police personnel abducted from Pashupatinagar in Ilam district on April 9. The others were released on April 29 from a village in Sankhuwasabha district.
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Two civilians of the Sunigaba village in Dhanusha district were reportedly shot dead by Maoist insurgents on the night of April 30. They were accused of spying against the insurgents. In the same district, a group of Maoists set ablaze vehicles belon
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Two civilians of the Sunigaba village in Dhanusha district were reportedly shot dead by Maoist insurgents on the night of April 30. They were accused of spying against the insurgents. In the same district, a group of Maoists set ablaze vehicles belonging to the Kamala Irrigation Project on May 1.
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A key suspect in the April 2-ammunition haul was reportedly arrested from the KAFCO residential area in Chittagong on May 1. A report in Daily Star identified the arrested as Jasim Uddin, younger brother of a pro-Jamaat-e-Islami labour leader Din Moh
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A key suspect in the April 2-ammunition haul was reportedly arrested from the KAFCO residential area in Chittagong on May 1. A report in Daily Star identified the arrested as Jasim Uddin, younger brother of a pro-Jamaat-e-Islami labour leader Din Mohammad. Both brothers are accused of offloading the largest arms haul which included 690 7.62 mm T-56-I Sub-Machine Guns (SMGs); 600 7.62 mm T-56-2 SMGs; 150 40mm T-69 Rocket launchers; 840 40mm rockets; 400 9mm semi-automatic spot rifles; 100 'Tommy Guns'; 150 rocket launchers; 2000 launching grenades; 25,020 hand grenades; 6,392 magazines of SMG and other arms; 700,000 rounds of SMG bullets; and 739,680 rounds of 7.62 mm calibre; and 400,000 bullets of other weapons. Police are also looking for four others accused in the case.
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May - 2 
A report in The Telegraph indicated that on May 2, cadres of the little known Pnar Liberation Army ambushed a security force (SF) patrol party near Damcherra railway station in the Cachar district of Assam and in the ensuing encounter, while one cadr
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A report in The Telegraph indicated that on May 2, cadres of the little known Pnar Liberation Army ambushed a security force (SF) patrol party near Damcherra railway station in the Cachar district of Assam and in the ensuing encounter, while one cadre was killed, a SF personnel was wounded. A country-made gun and two pistols were recovered from the incident site. Sources in the 57 Mountain Division of the Army indicate that the outfit had set up camps along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Cachar district.
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May - 2 
A soldier was reportedly killed when a group of unidentified terrorist fired upon troops at Siasmat in the Rajouri district on May 2.
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A soldier was reportedly killed when a group of unidentified terrorist fired upon troops at Siasmat in the Rajouri district on May 2.
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May - 2 
According to The Sentinel, Assam Police have arrested a NDFB terrorist, identified as Surkra Suriya Narzary, recently, while he was trying to collect a ransom amount of Rupees 50000 from a businessman at Serfanguri in the Kokrajhar district.
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According to The Sentinel, Assam Police have arrested a NDFB terrorist, identified as Surkra Suriya Narzary, recently, while he was trying to collect a ransom amount of Rupees 50000 from a businessman at Serfanguri in the Kokrajhar district.
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May - 2 
An employee of the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department was killed when he was caught in the gunfire between security forces and terrorists at Dodasan in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district.
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An employee of the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department was killed when he was caught in the gunfire between security forces and terrorists at Dodasan in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district.
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May - 2 
In another incident, a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader, Muhammad Yusuf, escaped unhurt when his motorcade was attacked by terrorists at Bonnad in the Tral area of Pulwama district
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In another incident, a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader, Muhammad Yusuf, escaped unhurt when his motorcade was attacked by terrorists at Bonnad in the Tral area of Pulwama district
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May - 2 
Media reports of May 3 have indicated that the Meghalaya Police arrested a school teacher, identified as Rangam Sangma, for his alleged nexus with the proscribed Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at Rongjeng in the East Garo Hills district.
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Media reports of May 3 have indicated that the Meghalaya Police arrested a school teacher, identified as Rangam Sangma, for his alleged nexus with the proscribed Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at Rongjeng in the East Garo Hills district.
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May - 2 
The outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has charged its surrendered cadres for extorting money from the people in the name of the outfit in collusion with the State police.
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The outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has charged its surrendered cadres for extorting money from the people in the name of the outfit in collusion with the State police.
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May - 2 
Two leaders of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) have been released from jail after a Delhi Court accepted the Union Government’s plea of withdrawing cases against them in view of the ongoing peace process in Jammu and Kashmir. G
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Two leaders of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) have been released from jail after a Delhi Court accepted the Union Government’s plea of withdrawing cases against them in view of the ongoing peace process in Jammu and Kashmir. G M Sheikh and Saifuddin Bhat were released on May 2 from the Tihar Jail in Delhi. According to Daily Excelsior, the decision to withdraw cases was taken by the Union Government in consultation with the State Government after the APHC raised the issue of their release during meetings with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on January 22 and March 27 this year. Sheikh and Bhat were arrested on July 31, 2003, for allegedly receiving Rupees 10 lakh from a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent. Besides the two, the Government has also decided to withdraw Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) cases against two other APHC leaders, Shabir Dar and Ghulam Mohiudeen alias Raja Haider.
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May - 2 
Authorities in South Waziristan on May 2 freed 14 more tribesmen held during the March 2004 operations against Al Qaeda terrorists and tribal supporters in Wana, bringing to 156 the number of people released under the April 24 pact. "We have released
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Authorities in South Waziristan on May 2 freed 14 more tribesmen held during the March 2004 operations against Al Qaeda terrorists and tribal supporters in Wana, bringing to 156 the number of people released under the April 24 pact. "We have released 14 tribesmen today as investigation showed they were innocent," said Asmatullah Gandapur, Political Agent, in Wana, regional headquarters of South Waziristan.
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May - 2 
According to an AFP report, the Maoists on May 2 released a hit-list of key figures in the absolute monarchy that ended in 1990. The insurgents reportedly said they would, over the next eight days, "take action" against "the criminals" who led the bu
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According to an AFP report, the Maoists on May 2 released a hit-list of key figures in the absolute monarchy that ended in 1990. The insurgents reportedly said they would, over the next eight days, "take action" against "the criminals" who led the bureaucracy during the three decades of royal rule and they would target those named in a report by a commission formed after the restoration of democracy in 1990 to investigate past abuses. "We have decided to take action for eight days from Sunday against all those listed in the report even though action against the criminals had been dropped," said a statement signed by Maoist chief Prachanda. The report had named top leaders under the current Government, including Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa, Home Minister Kamal Thapa and former Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand.
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May - 2 
In another incident on May 2, Maoists set ablaze six vehicles belonging to the Agricultural Development Project located at Naktabhir in the Dhanusha district. They also caused minor damages to 14 other vehicles. The insurgents also torched a passenge
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In another incident on May 2, Maoists set ablaze six vehicles belonging to the Agricultural Development Project located at Naktabhir in the Dhanusha district. They also caused minor damages to 14 other vehicles. The insurgents also torched a passenger bus and a truck in the Bankatia area of Banke district. Further, the Maoists bombed the Area Police Office situated at Katari in the Udaypur district. There were, however, no casualties as the office was deserted during the time of the attack.
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May - 2 
The Maoists reportedly lynched Man Bahadur Gurung, chairman of the Salyankot Village Development Committee (VDC), in Dhading district on May 2. Gurung, a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party activist, was allegedly being pressurized by the insurgents to resig
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The Maoists reportedly lynched Man Bahadur Gurung, chairman of the Salyankot Village Development Committee (VDC), in Dhading district on May 2. Gurung, a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party activist, was allegedly being pressurized by the insurgents to resign from his post.
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May - 2 
The Nepal News has reported that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed during security force operations in the Tehrathum and Sarlahi districts on May 2. While one Maoist was killed and two others were wounded at Teenkatte village in the Tehrathu
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The Nepal News has reported that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed during security force operations in the Tehrathum and Sarlahi districts on May 2. While one Maoist was killed and two others were wounded at Teenkatte village in the Tehrathum district, another insurgent was shot dead at Pattharkot in Sarlahi.
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May - 2 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is preparing to launch a special operation in the Maoist strongholds of the mid-west region, said spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rajendra Bahadur Thapa on May 2. Reports quoting Thapa said "the operation will put an end to the
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is preparing to launch a special operation in the Maoist strongholds of the mid-west region, said spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rajendra Bahadur Thapa on May 2. Reports quoting Thapa said "the operation will put an end to the illusion of the Maoists' so-called base-area in the mid-west." According to Thapa, the RNA is expected to exert physical and psychological pressure on the Maoists to surrender. The Nepal News said that currently, these districts are under an economic blockade and the Maoists have also banned vehicular movement to and from the district headquarters as well as forbidden transportation of food and other basic necessities.
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May - 2 
According to a report in Independent, chiefs of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) concluded their five-day talks at Dhaka on May 2 without arriving at an agreement on contentious issues. The Bangladeshi side reportedl
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According to a report in Independent, chiefs of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) concluded their five-day talks at Dhaka on May 2 without arriving at an agreement on contentious issues. The Bangladeshi side reportedly raised the issue of pushing in of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from Indian territory and also alleged that anti-Bangladesh insurgent organisations were active on Indian soil. They also claimed that arms and drugs were smuggled into Bangladesh from India. Further, the BDR refuted India’s charges of camps of Indian terrorists in Bangladesh.
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May - 3 
According to delayed reports, on May 3, Border Security Force personnel killed a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist affiliated to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction during an encounter at Maracherra in the Dhalai district of Tripura.
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According to delayed reports, on May 3, Border Security Force personnel killed a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist affiliated to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction during an encounter at Maracherra in the Dhalai district of Tripura. One AK-56 rifle and two magazines were recovered from his possession.
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May - 3 
Eight persons were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting the residence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, at Press Enclave in the capital Srinagar. The grenade fe
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Eight persons were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting the residence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, at Press Enclave in the capital Srinagar. The grenade fell short of the intended target and exploded at the entrance of the house, injuring eight persons, including a photojournalist and one police personnel, said sources in Srinagar. According to Daily Excelsior, Bhat, who was employed with several news organisations prior to joining the ruling PDP recently, had shifted his residence and was not present during the time of the attack.
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May - 3 
In another incident, a counter-insurgent was shot dead by a group of terrorists near Jamia Masjid Awantipora in the Pulwama district.
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In another incident, a counter-insurgent was shot dead by a group of terrorists near Jamia Masjid Awantipora in the Pulwama district.
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May - 3 
On May 3, one person was killed and two others sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device planted by suspected valley-based terrorists exploded at Hengsi village under Chakpikarong police station jurisdiction in the Chandel district. Tag
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On May 3, one person was killed and two others sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device planted by suspected valley-based terrorists exploded at Hengsi village under Chakpikarong police station jurisdiction in the Chandel district. Tags
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May - 3 
On the same day, one security force personal was killed and another wounded in an attack by a group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at their camp located near Killa police station in the South Tripura district.
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On the same day, one security force personal was killed and another wounded in an attack by a group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at their camp located near Killa police station in the South Tripura district.
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May - 3 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, identified as ‘battalion commander’ Fazil Waheed and ‘group commander’ Khalid Bhai, both from Pakistan, were killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Padarpora in the Shopian area of P
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, identified as ‘battalion commander’ Fazil Waheed and ‘group commander’ Khalid Bhai, both from Pakistan, were killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Padarpora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on May 3.
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May - 3 
According to Dawn, a group of alleged terrorists arrested in Turkey on suspicion of planning an attack on a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting were trained in Pakistan and were planning to carry out a suicide mission against US Preside
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According to Dawn, a group of alleged terrorists arrested in Turkey on suspicion of planning an attack on a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting were trained in Pakistan and were planning to carry out a suicide mission against US President George W. Bush. Turkish press reports said on May 4 that the suspects were allegedly in possession of Turkish-subtitled video cassettes attributed to Osama bin Laden calling for a Jehad against America. They were allegedly planning to bomb the NATO Summit scheduled for June 28 and 29 in Istanbul where Bush and other world leaders will attend, according to police sources quoted by the papers. The suspects were arrested during raids by Turkish police in the northwestern city of Bursa, though no dates were disclosed. The Hurriyet and Vatan newspapers said that several suspects underwent physical and psychological training in Pakistan to prepare them to carry out a suicide attack.
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May - 3 
Three Chinese engineers working on a sea-port project were killed and eleven persons, including nine Chinese nationals, sustained injuries in a car bomb attack near Gwadar, about 500 kilometers west of Karachi, near the border with Iran on May 3. The
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Three Chinese engineers working on a sea-port project were killed and eleven persons, including nine Chinese nationals, sustained injuries in a car bomb attack near Gwadar, about 500 kilometers west of Karachi, near the border with Iran on May 3. The attack reportedly occurred early in the morning as a bus carrying at least 12 Chinese workers was proceeding to the Gwadar port. According to Sattar Lasi, the chief of police in Gwadar, "A car was parked near the port and it exploded as the bus reached the port.'' He also said it was not clear if it was a suicide attack or if the car was exploded by a remote control device. Police suspect that it could either be the work of Islamist terrorists or hard-line Baluchi nationalists, who are against the Gwadar project. The engineers were working on a sea-port project in Gwadar which is partly aided by China. This is the first major attack on foreign workers since a suicide bomber killed 11 French engineers outside the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi on May 8, 2002.
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May - 3 
While the Government has ordered an inquiry into the killings of three Chinese engineers in Gwadar on May 3, thirteen suspects have been detained for questioning after the car bomb blast, which police said was triggered by a remote controlled device.
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While the Government has ordered an inquiry into the killings of three Chinese engineers in Gwadar on May 3, thirteen suspects have been detained for questioning after the car bomb blast, which police said was triggered by a remote controlled device. Nine Chinese and two Pakistanis also sustained injuries in the blast. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that "It is not possible to tell who the perpetrators of this crime are… What we can say with certainty is that it was a terrorist act." The News indicated that a white-coloured car, which was allegedly stolen from the jurisdiction of Tipu Sultan police station in Karachi in 1995, was parked at Fish Harbour Road and it exploded as the van carrying the Chinese engineers and workers approached the site. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast thus far.
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May - 3 
A separate report in Nepal News said that the Maoists on May 3 released 31 teachers abducted a few days ago from Sindhuli district. They had abducted the teachers from Kamala Khoch to lecture them on "teaching methodologies" as per the Maoist ideolog
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A separate report in Nepal News said that the Maoists on May 3 released 31 teachers abducted a few days ago from Sindhuli district. They had abducted the teachers from Kamala Khoch to lecture them on "teaching methodologies" as per the Maoist ideology.
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May - 3 
At least six Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during a clash with the troops in the Lal Ratanpuri forest area of Bara district on May 3. Among those killed, according to Nepal News, was Thir Bahadur Khadka, a ‘special company commander’ of th
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At least six Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during a clash with the troops in the Lal Ratanpuri forest area of Bara district on May 3. Among those killed, according to Nepal News, was Thir Bahadur Khadka, a ‘special company commander’ of the Rauthahat district. An 11-year old boy sustained injuries during the clash, added the report.
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May - 3 
Four persons were wounded when suspected insurgents detonated a powerful bomb inside the office building of Land Management Project at Bode in the Bhaktapur district on May 3.
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Four persons were wounded when suspected insurgents detonated a powerful bomb inside the office building of Land Management Project at Bode in the Bhaktapur district on May 3.
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May - 3 
In Sindhuli, the insurgents abducted three teachers from the Kamalakhuj area to attend a Maoist training camp. Kathmandu Post indicated that the number of abducted teachers has reached 35 leading to the closure of a dozen schools in the area. A repor
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In Sindhuli, the insurgents abducted three teachers from the Kamalakhuj area to attend a Maoist training camp. Kathmandu Post indicated that the number of abducted teachers has reached 35 leading to the closure of a dozen schools in the area. A report from Doti said that the Maoists on May 3 freed some 60 abducted teachers, who were made to attend Maoist programmes on education.
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May - 3 
Reports from Taplejung, Parbat and Ramechhap said that the Maoists have declared an eight-day blockade in the respective district headquarters. In the Dang district, according to Kathmandu Post, over 100 nominated heads of local bodies have resigned
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Reports from Taplejung, Parbat and Ramechhap said that the Maoists have declared an eight-day blockade in the respective district headquarters. In the Dang district, according to Kathmandu Post, over 100 nominated heads of local bodies have resigned in fear of the Maoists while 17 nominated chairmen of some 17 Village Defence Committees (VDC) are taking refuge in Liwang, the district headquarters.
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May - 3 
The Kathmandu Post has reported that Maoists killed a civilian in the Siraha district on May 3. He was allegedly abducted by the insurgents on April 30.
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The Kathmandu Post has reported that Maoists killed a civilian in the Siraha district on May 3. He was allegedly abducted by the insurgents on April 30.
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May - 3 May - 4
At least five tribesmen were injured when a group of Bengalis clashed with the tribals who were enforcing a three-day road blockade in the hill district of Khagrachhari on May 4 demanding continuous rationing support to them and dues of 12 months. In
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At least five tribesmen were injured when a group of Bengalis clashed with the tribals who were enforcing a three-day road blockade in the hill district of Khagrachhari on May 4 demanding continuous rationing support to them and dues of 12 months. In another incident in Chittagong, one person was killed and another injured while making bombs on May 3.
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May - 3 
Speaking to the media in Dhaka on May 3 at the conclusion of Border Security Force (BSF) - Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) talks, BDR Director General Maj. Gen. Muhammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that an Indian proposal for joint patrolling of the land
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Speaking to the media in Dhaka on May 3 at the conclusion of Border Security Force (BSF) - Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) talks, BDR Director General Maj. Gen. Muhammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that an Indian proposal for joint patrolling of the land border was now under consideration of the Home Ministry, according to the Independent. BSF Director General Ajay Raj Sharma reportedly said that his side had proposed for joint operation to ascertain the facts following disagreement over issues on cross-border terrorism. The Bangladesh side has reportedly refuted his allegation that Indian terrorists maintained 195 camps within the territory of Bangladesh. Bangladesh side also alleged that 344 Bangladeshi insurgents were hiding in different parts of India.
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May - 4 
A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified terrorist in his house at village Sharki in the Thanala area of Doda district.
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A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified terrorist in his house at village Sharki in the Thanala area of Doda district.
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May - 4 
A group of terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian near his residence at Walipora in the Pulwama district. Further, a soldier and a woman were injured as terrorists hurled a grenade and also fired at a patrolling party of security forces near a loc
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A group of terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian near his residence at Walipora in the Pulwama district. Further, a soldier and a woman were injured as terrorists hurled a grenade and also fired at a patrolling party of security forces near a local hospital at Haripora-Kulgam in Anantnag district. A girl was wounded when terrorists hurled a grenade at Sarnal in the Anantnag town. A Special Police Officer was injured during a grenade blast at village Seri in the Bhaderwah town. Two girls sustained injuries when they were caught in the gunfire between terrorists and security force personnel at Morha Bachai in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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May - 4 
A suspected terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SF personnel belonging to Assam Rifles near S Leihang village under Sapermeina police station jurisdiction in the Senapati district on the same day. One Kenwood radio set and an unspecified qu
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A suspected terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SF personnel belonging to Assam Rifles near S Leihang village under Sapermeina police station jurisdiction in the Senapati district on the same day. One Kenwood radio set and an unspecified quantity of hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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May - 4 
About 25 suspected left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set ablaze two forest trucks loaded with timber near Karo River in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on May 4. According to the Conserv
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About 25 suspected left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set ablaze two forest trucks loaded with timber near Karo River in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on May 4. According to the Conservator of Forests, A.K. Gupta, property worth Rupees 4 lakhs was burnt in the incident.
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May - 4 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted at a polling booth in the Qazigund area of Anantnag town but it was defused by the Army personnel.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted at a polling booth in the Qazigund area of Anantnag town but it was defused by the Army personnel.
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May - 4 
An unidentified terrorist was killed during an encounter with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Hariparigam in the Tral area of Pulwama district on May 4. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in. According to a BSF spokesperson,
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An unidentified terrorist was killed during an encounter with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Hariparigam in the Tral area of Pulwama district on May 4. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in. According to a BSF spokesperson, another unidentified terrorist was killed in a gun-battle at Sumlar-Bandipora in the Baramulla district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 160 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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May - 4 
At least seven Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Moinam village in the Ukhrul district of Manipur on May 4. One AK 56 rifle, one US-made carbine, a modified
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At least seven Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Moinam village in the Ukhrul district of Manipur on May 4. One AK 56 rifle, one US-made carbine, a modified rifle, a binocular, one .21 rifle, 30 AK 56 bullets and other ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 4 
Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, troops arrested a suspected terrorist at Manloo in Pulwama district and recovered two kilograms of RDX, two grenades and a wireless set from his possession. A BSF spokesman added that personnel of the 137 battalion car
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Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, troops arrested a suspected terrorist at Manloo in Pulwama district and recovered two kilograms of RDX, two grenades and a wireless set from his possession. A BSF spokesman added that personnel of the 137 battalion carried out a search operation at Kashira forest in Kupwara district and seized eleven grenades three magazines and 58 rounds of ammunition. During another operation at Petsir-Sopore in Baramulla district, troops recovered five grenades and one night-vision device.
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May - 4 
Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), including two women, of the Guttikonda area dalam (squad) and Bollapalli ‘special guerrilla squad’ were killed during an encounter at Jayanthipuram village in
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Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), including two women, of the Guttikonda area dalam (squad) and Bollapalli ‘special guerrilla squad’ were killed during an encounter at Jayanthipuram village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Four rifles, a binocular, an unspecified number of claymore mines, six kit bags and PWG literature were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 4 
In another incident on the same day, about 40 PWG Naxalites blasted two buildings belonging to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders at Murupunootala and New Kambalapally villages in the Nalgonda district. However, there were no casualties reported. T
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In another incident on the same day, about 40 PWG Naxalites blasted two buildings belonging to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders at Murupunootala and New Kambalapally villages in the Nalgonda district. However, there were no casualties reported. The Naxalites, at both places, reportedly declared that TDP leaders who had participated in the recently-concluded elections by defying their warnings would be punished soon.
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May - 4 
On the eve of polling in the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) constituency today, terrorists carried out a series of attacks targeting two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camps, a polling booth and the house of a ruling People’s Dem
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On the eve of polling in the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) constituency today, terrorists carried out a series of attacks targeting two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camps, a polling booth and the house of a ruling People’s Democratic Party leader in Anantnag district injuring six persons on May 4. According to Daily Excelsior, terrorists fired a rifle-propelled grenade at a CRPF camp outside a polling station in Sarnal injuring six persons, including two polling officials. Meanwhile, in the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sufti Sayeed’s home town in Bijbehara, terrorists hurled a rifle grenade towards a polling station injuring one police personnel. The terrorists also attacked the residence of Legislator, Abdul Rahman, in Anantnag district without causing any loss of life or injuries. In another attack, terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards a polling station housed in a school at Badzagam. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 4 
One May 4, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly killed a woodcutter at the Benduba reserve forests in Dhubri district, while one of his associates was reported missing.
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One May 4, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly killed a woodcutter at the Benduba reserve forests in Dhubri district, while one of his associates was reported missing.
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May - 4 
Speaking at a seminar on ‘Security Issues in South East Asia’ in Shillong, Meghalaya, on May 4, J.N. Choudhury, Joint Director of the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, reportedly stated that the Bangladeshi Directorate General of Forces' Intelligence (
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Speaking at a seminar on ‘Security Issues in South East Asia’ in Shillong, Meghalaya, on May 4, J.N. Choudhury, Joint Director of the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, reportedly stated that the Bangladeshi Directorate General of Forces' Intelligence (DGFI) was sheltering terrorists active in India’s Northeast. He also said that DGFI was supporting the Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI) proxy war in Northeast. According to Hindustan Times, alleging that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) to be hand-in-glove with the DGFI, Choudhury said, "The NSCN's liaison office in Dhaka, which is headed by Anthony Shimrey, maintains a close working relationship with the DGFI." Another official, R. Chandranathan, stated at the seminar that Bangladeshi youth had participated in the Afghan war and a significant number of them continued to be active members of Pan-Islamist groups.
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May - 4 
The Jalpaiguri District Court in the State of West Bengal in India reportedly refused to grant bail to Maoist leader Mohan Baidhya alias Kiran on May 4. Indian police had arrested Baidhya and his associate Narayan Bikram Pradhan from Siliguri in West
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The Jalpaiguri District Court in the State of West Bengal in India reportedly refused to grant bail to Maoist leader Mohan Baidhya alias Kiran on May 4. Indian police had arrested Baidhya and his associate Narayan Bikram Pradhan from Siliguri in West Bengal on March 29. Baidhya is a senior politburo member of the CPN-Maoist party.
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May - 4 
Security agencies in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on May 4 claimed to have foiled a plot to assassinate two unnamed religious leaders and arrested three Afghan nationals hired for the purpose, according to Dawn. Additional Inspector-Genera
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Security agencies in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on May 4 claimed to have foiled a plot to assassinate two unnamed religious leaders and arrested three Afghan nationals hired for the purpose, according to Dawn. Additional Inspector-General of Police Sajid Ali Khan told a press conference in Peshawar that the plan had been chalked out in Jalalabad, capital of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. He said the purpose of the plot was to create political turmoil in the country, especially in the NWFP, currently ruled by the Islamist grouping Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, adding that the plan, if executed, would have led to widespread sectarian violence. Khan also stated that three Afghan nationals, in their early 30s, were arrested from different areas of Peshawar, while the main coordinator behind the plan who had hired them for Rupees 4 million was still in Jalalabad.
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May - 4 
According to the Himalayan Times, an armed group of Maoist insurgents killed a former captain of the Indian Army, Dev Bahadur Hamal, in the Parbat district on May 4. A group of about 150 Maoists surrounded Gijyan village and later allegedly hanged hi
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According to the Himalayan Times, an armed group of Maoist insurgents killed a former captain of the Indian Army, Dev Bahadur Hamal, in the Parbat district on May 4. A group of about 150 Maoists surrounded Gijyan village and later allegedly hanged him to death by a tree near the Nawa Durga Primary School. According to a pamphlet left behind, Hamal had allegedly killed two Maoist cadres two years ago. Hamal had been a social worker after his retirement and was the president of Rati Khola Irrigation Project.
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May - 4 
In another incident, a group of Maoists reportedly assaulted a civilian at Narethanti in the Baglung district.
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In another incident, a group of Maoists reportedly assaulted a civilian at Narethanti in the Baglung district.
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May - 4 
In the same district, the insurgents are reported to have abducted four persons in two separate incidents.
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In the same district, the insurgents are reported to have abducted four persons in two separate incidents.
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May - 4 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly abducted over 1500 teachers and students from various schools in the Rukum district, according to Nepal News. The abductions were part of the "people's army mobilisation campaign", according to the Maoists. Abduction
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly abducted over 1500 teachers and students from various schools in the Rukum district, according to Nepal News. The abductions were part of the "people's army mobilisation campaign", according to the Maoists. Abductions were reported from the western villages of the district, including Kotjahari, Chaurejahari, Kholagaon, Purtimkada, Nuakot, Simli, Garaila and Ghetma. The Space Time, quoting villagers, added that many people in the district have fled to Terai or India fearing abduction. In Rukum, the Maoists have been demanding that one person per house hold joins their ranks as a cadre.
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May - 4 
Six Maoist insurgents and a soldier were reportedly killed in different incidents on May 4, according to Nepal News. In a statement released on May 5, the Defence Ministry said six insurgents were killed in the Panchthar, Bardia, Makwanpur, Surkhet a
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Six Maoist insurgents and a soldier were reportedly killed in different incidents on May 4, according to Nepal News. In a statement released on May 5, the Defence Ministry said six insurgents were killed in the Panchthar, Bardia, Makwanpur, Surkhet and Jajarkot districts, while a soldier was killed in Udaypur.
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May - 4 
The All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing affiliated to the Maoists, has reportedly banned all private schools in the Baglung district from May 4 onwards, according to Nepal News. In a statement, distri
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The All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing affiliated to the Maoists, has reportedly banned all private schools in the Baglung district from May 4 onwards, according to Nepal News. In a statement, district chairman of the ANNISU-R, Sarad Chhetri, said that no private school will be allowed to operate in the district. They also threatened to take action against public schools that charge fees. There are 26 private schools in Baglung and over a dozen have already closed down.
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May - 4 
Norway announced on May 4 that its Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, will visit Sri Lanka on May 10 and 11 to explore possibilities for holding talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan Government. According to Daily News
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Norway announced on May 4 that its Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, will visit Sri Lanka on May 10 and 11 to explore possibilities for holding talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan Government. According to Daily News, Petersen will be accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen. A press release issued by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said Petersen will have meetings with President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Velupillai Prabhakaran, leader of the LTTE. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry stated, "The Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE have in meetings with representatives of Norway expressed their desire to resume the peace talks. The parties have reiterated their commitment to the Ceasefire Agreement and their wish for Norway to continue with its role as the facilitator of the peace process."
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May - 5 
A civilian was killed and his son sustained injuries when a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into his residence at village Kote Khari in Doda district and started indiscriminate firing on the inmates. In a separate incident, BSF personnel re
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A civilian was killed and his son sustained injuries when a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into his residence at village Kote Khari in Doda district and started indiscriminate firing on the inmates. In a separate incident, BSF personnel reportedly shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre during an encounter at village Mugiji in the Gool area of Udhampur district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition, a Chinese grenade, one wireless set and one pouch were recovered from encounter site.
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May - 5 
A report in Assamiya Pratidin has indicated that a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Rudrajit Deodai Phukan alias Lachit Phukan, was killed during an encounter with the security forces at New Kathalguri in the Tinsukia d
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A report in Assamiya Pratidin has indicated that a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Rudrajit Deodai Phukan alias Lachit Phukan, was killed during an encounter with the security forces at New Kathalguri in the Tinsukia district of Assam on May 5. Nine Chinese-make detonators, 2.5 kilogram of live cartridges, five-petrol bombs and some medicines were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 5 
According to The Hindu, the Special Public Prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam, has told a special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court in Mumbai on May 5 that one of the accused had expressed his desire to disclose the true facts of the 2003-serial bomb bl
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According to The Hindu, the Special Public Prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam, has told a special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court in Mumbai on May 5 that one of the accused had expressed his desire to disclose the true facts of the 2003-serial bomb blasts at the Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar, as an act of repentance. He had accordingly written a letter to the Mumbai Police Commissioner on April 20, the prosecutor added. He also said the accused admitted that he was a member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and had full knowledge of the blasts and of two other cases and that he had already confessed under POTA. On August 25, 2003, 52 persons were killed and approximately 150 others injured in twin bomb blasts near the Gateway of India and separately in the Zaveri Bazaar area in Mumbai.
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May - 5 
Elsewhere in the State, an unidentified terrorist reportedly lobbed a crude explosive device on the Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Bhaderwah in the Doda district, which is to function as a polling station for the May 10 Parliamentary ele
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Elsewhere in the State, an unidentified terrorist reportedly lobbed a crude explosive device on the Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Bhaderwah in the Doda district, which is to function as a polling station for the May 10 Parliamentary election, causing minor damages.
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May - 5 
In the third phase of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) elections on May 5, polling was held in the Anantnag-Pulwama constituency amidst a series of terrorist attacks in which one person was killed and at least 20 others sustained injuries. P
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In the third phase of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) elections on May 5, polling was held in the Anantnag-Pulwama constituency amidst a series of terrorist attacks in which one person was killed and at least 20 others sustained injuries. Preliminary reports indicated that there was a 16% turnout of voters in the constituency, in which the ruling People’s Democratic Party president and daughter of the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, is in the fray. In the Chief Minister’s hometown of Bijbehara, seven persons, including five police personnel, were wounded when terrorists hurled a hand grenade targeting a polling booth. At Anantnag town, a civilian was killed and three others were injured during a grenade attack in the KP Road area. A grenade attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle was reported at Arwani in Bijbehara without causing any damage. Further, one BSF personnel was wounded during a grenade attack on a polling station in Kokernag. During a separate grenade attack on a polling station in the Tral area, one police personnel was injured. Three BSF personnel and two more persons were injured in a separate attack on a polling station at Largam in Tral. A girl was injured when two terrorists opened fire at Neelora in Pulwama. State Director General of Police Gopal Sharma said that in addition to the above, eleven grenade attacks took place at different places in the last 24 hours. However, no one was injured or killed in these attacks.
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May - 5 
Media reports of May 6 indicated that the Meghalaya Police have arrested one Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist from Nonghyllam in the West Khasi Hills district. The terrorist, according to police sources, was involved in the incident
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Media reports of May 6 indicated that the Meghalaya Police have arrested one Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist from Nonghyllam in the West Khasi Hills district. The terrorist, according to police sources, was involved in the incident of burning of trucks at Borsora on April 28. Meanwhile, the police also reportedly claimed to have arrested six suspected ANVC terrorists within a week of its operations in the area.
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May - 5 
On May 5, police seized an arms dump of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Inuparallagutta in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. According to district police chief Nalin Prabhat, the rec
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On May 5, police seized an arms dump of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Inuparallagutta in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. According to district police chief Nalin Prabhat, the recoveries included 5.12 bore guns, 32 bullets, 50 detonators, two cell phones, a camera flash, a walkman, 16 audio cassettes and revolutionary literature.
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May - 5 
Two United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists surrendered along with one AK 56 rifle, three rounds of ammunition and one 9 mm pistol with two rounds of ammunition at the Mariani Army Unit in Jorhat district. Separately, a woman was woun
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Two United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists surrendered along with one AK 56 rifle, three rounds of ammunition and one 9 mm pistol with two rounds of ammunition at the Mariani Army Unit in Jorhat district. Separately, a woman was wounded in a grenade attack by suspected terrorists at Manja under Diphu police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district.
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May - 5 
A joint delegation of clerics from the Mehsud and Wazir tribes commenced a dialogue on May 5 with foreign elements, linked to Al Qaeda and Taliban, over their registration with the political administration in return for amnesty. "The talks are going
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A joint delegation of clerics from the Mehsud and Wazir tribes commenced a dialogue on May 5 with foreign elements, linked to Al Qaeda and Taliban, over their registration with the political administration in return for amnesty. "The talks are going on at a seminary," an unidentified member of the delegation told Daily Times from Shakai, 20 kilometers north of Wana. Separately, the Government has announced that it will not extend the deadline - for foreign combatants to surrender - that expires on May 7. "We will not extend the deadline," said Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Secretary Brig. Mehmood Shah in Peshawar.
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May - 5 
A tribal Jirga (council) at Lowara in the North Waziristan Agency near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on May 5 asked the Pakistan Army and paramilitary forces to withdraw from the area as the tribesmen would defend the country’s western frontiers ag
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A tribal Jirga (council) at Lowara in the North Waziristan Agency near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on May 5 asked the Pakistan Army and paramilitary forces to withdraw from the area as the tribesmen would defend the country’s western frontiers against the US-led coalition forces. According to Daily Times, leaders of the Alikhun Khel, Bashi Khel, Nazar Khel, Hizar Khel and Tanarai tribes attended the Jirga in which more than 100 armed youth allegedly expressed displeasure over the US troops’ briefly crossing Pakistani territory on May 4. The Jirga also said that if US forces violated the border again, they would be attacked.
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May - 5 
According to Dawn, Pakistan on May 5 claimed to have uncovered a terrorist plot to hijack a plane from Islamabad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to reports on private television channels, the claim was made by Prime Minister Zafarullah K
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According to Dawn, Pakistan on May 5 claimed to have uncovered a terrorist plot to hijack a plane from Islamabad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to reports on private television channels, the claim was made by Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali during an interview with a foreign news agency. One of the channels quoted an unnamed Interior Ministry official as saying that people behind the foiled attempt had been traced. Press Secretary to Jamali, Ashfaq Gondal, told Dawn that the Prime Minister had told a foreign news agency that a "small terror cell" was planning to hijack a plane to the UAE and "possibly blow it up". "Hijackers have no nationality," the Prime Minister is reported to have said when asked whether the hijackers belonged to Al Qaeda or they were Pakistanis.
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May - 5 
The police in Jacobabad arrested two suspected terrorists from the Kashmore area on May 5 and recovered an arms cache from their possession. District Police Officer Din Muhammad Baloch said at a press conference that police arrested them at Andhi rai
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The police in Jacobabad arrested two suspected terrorists from the Kashmore area on May 5 and recovered an arms cache from their possession. District Police Officer Din Muhammad Baloch said at a press conference that police arrested them at Andhi railway track seizing their truck which contained five Kalashnikovs, 5 TT pistols, 15 dynamite bombs, 4 timer bombs, 10 hand grenades, 30 detonators, 20 kilograms of explosive material and hundreds of bullets.
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A delayed report said that the insurgents beheaded a civilian at Sonamari in the Birtamod district on May 5. Separately, seven civilians were injured in separate bomb blasts in the Nepalgunj-Mahendra Park area and Katari in Gaighat on May 7. Further,
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A delayed report said that the insurgents beheaded a civilian at Sonamari in the Birtamod district on May 5. Separately, seven civilians were injured in separate bomb blasts in the Nepalgunj-Mahendra Park area and Katari in Gaighat on May 7. Further, Maoists detonated several bombs at the house of Home Secretary Ananta Raj Pandey in the Birgha area of Syangja district on May 7. However, no fatalities were reported from the incident site.
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May - 5 
Nepal’s donor agencies have said that without peace there can be no meaningful development in the country. Speaking on behalf of the donor agencies at a meeting of Nepal Development Forum (NDF) on May 5 in Kathmandu, Praful Patel, Vice President of t
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Nepal’s donor agencies have said that without peace there can be no meaningful development in the country. Speaking on behalf of the donor agencies at a meeting of Nepal Development Forum (NDF) on May 5 in Kathmandu, Praful Patel, Vice President of the World Bank for South Asia, stated that developmental activities have suffered as the conflict has intensified. Patel also said "development has become a hostage to political crisis due to the ‘triangular conflict’ in Nepal." He added that things will not change unless the monarchy, parliamentary parties and Maoists come to a compromise. To support its development process, Nepal has sought some 556 million US dollars per year from the donor agencies participating in the NDF meet.
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May - 5 
Suspected Maoists bombed a house of former Minister Sarbendra Nath Shukla in Bhairahawa on May 5. However, no one was injured in the blast. The Maoists had earlier destroyed another house of the Minister at Marchabar in the Rupandehi district.
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Suspected Maoists bombed a house of former Minister Sarbendra Nath Shukla in Bhairahawa on May 5. However, no one was injured in the blast. The Maoists had earlier destroyed another house of the Minister at Marchabar in the Rupandehi district.
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May - 5 
The former peace talks’ facilitator, Padma Ratna Tuladhar, has stated that given authority, he could bring the Maoists back to the negotiating table, reported the Space Time on May 5. According to him, "It is wrong not to hold peace talks fearing tha
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The former peace talks’ facilitator, Padma Ratna Tuladhar, has stated that given authority, he could bring the Maoists back to the negotiating table, reported the Space Time on May 5. According to him, "It is wrong not to hold peace talks fearing that they collapse again." Tuladhar was relieved of his position as the facilitator when the talks collapsed in August 2003.
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May - 5 
According to a report in Daily Star, in the northwestern districts of Rajshahi, Naogaon, Natore and Bogra, a vigilante Islamist group called Jagrota Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) was formed in April 2004. The JMJB is alleged to kill people in the n
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According to a report in Daily Star, in the northwestern districts of Rajshahi, Naogaon, Natore and Bogra, a vigilante Islamist group called Jagrota Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) was formed in April 2004. The JMJB is alleged to kill people in the name of ‘anti-outlaw operations’, force women to wear the Hijab (veil) and men to grow beards, reportedly under police collusion. The police are alleged to be supporting the outfit headed by Azizur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai, which has started a drive to 'cleanse' leftist outlaws. It has thus far allegedly killed seven persons and assaulted hundreds of others who oppose them, terming them as Sarbahara (outlaw). However, Rahman while denying the charges has claimed that his group has 300000 activists across the country.
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May - 5 
The police arrested Nasir Gazi, a ringleader of the Mrinal faction of the outlawed left-wing extremist, New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), at Khalilnagar village in Satkhira on May 5.
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The police arrested Nasir Gazi, a ringleader of the Mrinal faction of the outlawed left-wing extremist, New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), at Khalilnagar village in Satkhira on May 5.
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May - 5 
The police on May 5 reportedly arrested five persons in connection with the April 2-ammunition haul case in Chittagong. The five are suspected to be drivers of the trucks used for ferrying the smuggled arms and ammunition. The total number of arrests
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The police on May 5 reportedly arrested five persons in connection with the April 2-ammunition haul case in Chittagong. The five are suspected to be drivers of the trucks used for ferrying the smuggled arms and ammunition. The total number of arrests in the case has now risen to 14. However, three key suspects - Hajji Sobhan, Din Mohammad and Hafizur Rahman - are still at large. Further, the Independent reported that police have attached movable properties of Hafez Ahmed, one of the prime accused in the case.
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May - 6 
A report in Assamiya Pratidin has stated that three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested by the Army from Dimapur in Nagaland on May 6. Some Bhutanese and Bangladeshi currency notes were recovered from their possessio
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A report in Assamiya Pratidin has stated that three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested by the Army from Dimapur in Nagaland on May 6. Some Bhutanese and Bangladeshi currency notes were recovered from their possession.
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May - 6 
According to media reports, a suspected terrorist was killed during an encounter with the troops at Khoushabung under the jurisdiction of Moirang police station in Manipur on May 6. A Kenwood wireless set was recovered from the incident site.
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According to media reports, a suspected terrorist was killed during an encounter with the troops at Khoushabung under the jurisdiction of Moirang police station in Manipur on May 6. A Kenwood wireless set was recovered from the incident site.
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May - 6 
In a separate incident on May 6, at least three Assam Rifles personnel and one unidentified terrorist were injured during an encounter at Nongpok Heirok Khunjin in the Imphal East district. Meanwhile another encounter took place between the troops an
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In a separate incident on May 6, at least three Assam Rifles personnel and one unidentified terrorist were injured during an encounter at Nongpok Heirok Khunjin in the Imphal East district. Meanwhile another encounter took place between the troops and some armed terrorists near Takhel Mamang Teraphai in the same district. However, the terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of the terrain.
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May - 6 
On May 6, ‘action team’ members of the left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a tribal leader, Palthya Raja Rao, of the Congress party near Palthiramthanda in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh. The PWG had
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On May 6, ‘action team’ members of the left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a tribal leader, Palthya Raja Rao, of the Congress party near Palthiramthanda in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh. The PWG had charged Rao with providing shelter to one Somla Naik, a former Naxalite-turned police informant.
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May - 6 
On May 6, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed and a security force personal sustained injuries during an encounter that took place at Bharat Karbari Para under Nutan Bazar police station jurisdiction in the South Trip
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On May 6, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed and a security force personal sustained injuries during an encounter that took place at Bharat Karbari Para under Nutan Bazar police station jurisdiction in the South Tripura district.
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May - 6 
On May 6, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Pranab Jyoti Konwar, surrendered before the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Prithibi Majhi at Circular House in Dibrugarh, Assam.
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On May 6, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Pranab Jyoti Konwar, surrendered before the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Prithibi Majhi at Circular House in Dibrugarh, Assam.
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May - 6 
On May 6, seventy-two terrorists of the breakaway Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including 22 female cadres, led by their self-styled general secretary Mantu Koloy surrendered before the Tripura Governor D
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On May 6, seventy-two terrorists of the breakaway Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including 22 female cadres, led by their self-styled general secretary Mantu Koloy surrendered before the Tripura Governor Dinesh Nandan Sahay at a formal ceremony held at Arundhutinagar police line in capital Agartala. The other top ‘commanders’ who laid down arms included self-styled vice president Kamini Debbarma, ‘finance secretary’ Bishnuprasad Jamatia, ‘assistant finance secretary’ Dhanu Koloy, ‘chief of army staff’ Benoy Debbarma and ‘deputy army chief’ Sanjiv Debbarma. They also reportedly deposited three rifles, one AK-47, one Sten gun, one carbine, six .303 rifles, a Chinese rifle, two revolvers, one rocket shell, five country-made guns, two country-made pistols, three wireless and 212 rounds of ammunition.
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May - 6 
Reports from Budgam district said that the bullet-riddled body of a Hizb cadre, identified as Abdur Rasheed Ganai, was recovered from the Beerwah area. Official sources said that Ganai had been killed by his own associates.
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Reports from Budgam district said that the bullet-riddled body of a Hizb cadre, identified as Abdur Rasheed Ganai, was recovered from the Beerwah area. Official sources said that Ganai had been killed by his own associates.
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May - 6 
Security forces killed a group of six LeT terrorists at the Panar forest area near Bandipore in Baramulla district on May 6. Three soldiers were wounded during the encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Panar. Six AK-56 r
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Security forces killed a group of six LeT terrorists at the Panar forest area near Bandipore in Baramulla district on May 6. Three soldiers were wounded during the encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Panar. Six AK-56 rifles and an unspecified quantity of grenades and ammunition besides some wireless sets were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 6 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted a schoolteacher from Sukhanjhora in the Dhubri district.
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted a schoolteacher from Sukhanjhora in the Dhubri district.
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May - 6 
The Daily Excelsior reported that the Hizb has confirmed the killing and appointed one Gazi Misbah-ud-din as the new head of its operations in the State. DGP Sharma also informed the media that as many as 31 senior ‘commanders’ of the HM, Lashkar-e-T
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The Daily Excelsior reported that the Hizb has confirmed the killing and appointed one Gazi Misbah-ud-din as the new head of its operations in the State. DGP Sharma also informed the media that as many as 31 senior ‘commanders’ of the HM, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have been killed by the troops in the last 18 months.
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May - 6 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief commander of operations’, Abdur Rasheed Pir alias Gazi Shahabuddin, was shot dead during an encounter with the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Maharaj Ganj area of capital Srinagar on May 6. State Director General o
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief commander of operations’, Abdur Rasheed Pir alias Gazi Shahabuddin, was shot dead during an encounter with the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Maharaj Ganj area of capital Srinagar on May 6. State Director General of Police (DGP), Gopal Sharma, told the media that Pir was killed during a shootout after security forces raided the house of one Nazir Ahmed Najar in the Ganzkhud locality near Maharaj Ganj on the basis of specific information regarding Pir’s presence. Sharma added that one AK-47 rifle, one pistol, cash worth Rupees 100,000 and a satellite telephone were recovered from his possession. Two police personnel are reported to have sustained injuries during the gunfight. Pir was the third successive ‘chief commander of operations’ of the Hizb killed in the last 13 months. In charge of all the operations of Hizb in the State, Pir was allegedly responsible for many terrorist strikes.
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May - 6 
Three soldiers and a civilian were wounded when unidentified terrorists hurled a hand grenade near the State Bank of India building in Bandipore.
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Three soldiers and a civilian were wounded when unidentified terrorists hurled a hand grenade near the State Bank of India building in Bandipore.
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May - 6 
A bomb exploded at the Quetta Railway Station on May 6 without causing any damage. According to Daily Times, a locally-manufactured bomb exploded near the Reservation Section at the railway station.
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A bomb exploded at the Quetta Railway Station on May 6 without causing any damage. According to Daily Times, a locally-manufactured bomb exploded near the Reservation Section at the railway station.
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May - 6 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly killed four of the nine civilians they had abducted from Accham district in April 2004. According to Nepal News, Santosh Bogati, son of the parliamentarian Jagat Bahadur, was among those killed. No information on the
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly killed four of the nine civilians they had abducted from Accham district in April 2004. According to Nepal News, Santosh Bogati, son of the parliamentarian Jagat Bahadur, was among those killed. No information on the other five civilians was available. The insurgents also killed three civilians who were abducted from the Banke district, according to reports in the Nepal Samacharpatra. Separately, at least two Maoists were killed during security forces’ operations in the Rauthahat and Tehrathum districts on May 6.
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May - 6 
Nepal News has reported that the Maoists this week abducted over 500 ex-Kamaiyas (bonded labourers) from different parts of Kailali district in the west. The Nepal Samacharpatra report, quoting local sources, said that most of them were abducted on M
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Nepal News has reported that the Maoists this week abducted over 500 ex-Kamaiyas (bonded labourers) from different parts of Kailali district in the west. The Nepal Samacharpatra report, quoting local sources, said that most of them were abducted on May 3 and 4. It is suspected that those abducted have been taken to the central area of the district, where the insurgents have seized property from the local landlords. Separately, the Maoists reportedly abducted over 100 civilians from different places in the Kalikot district on May 6 to force them to participate in military training. The insurgents have started an abduction campaign in the mid-western districts since the past few weeks and are allegedly involving the captives in political and military training camps.
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May - 6 
Suspected Maoists looted Rupees 4.1 million from the Everest Bank Limited in Janakpur on May 6. According to reports, a group of 13 armed Maoists intruded into the bank, took the guards hostage at gunpoint and escaped with the money. Maoists also exp
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Suspected Maoists looted Rupees 4.1 million from the Everest Bank Limited in Janakpur on May 6. According to reports, a group of 13 armed Maoists intruded into the bank, took the guards hostage at gunpoint and escaped with the money. Maoists also exploded a bomb at the bus terminal of Janakpur Bazaar on the same day. However, no casualties or loss of property was reported.
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May - 6 
The insurgents killed a police officer at his residence in the Gangulia area of Rupandehi district on May 6.
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The insurgents killed a police officer at his residence in the Gangulia area of Rupandehi district on May 6.
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May - 6 
The meeting of Nepal Development Forum (NDF) concluded on May 6 with a "tentative commitment" from the international donors to provide US $ 560 million to Nepal for the next year. "We have received an 'indicative' commitment of 560 million dollars,"
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The meeting of Nepal Development Forum (NDF) concluded on May 6 with a "tentative commitment" from the international donors to provide US $ 560 million to Nepal for the next year. "We have received an 'indicative' commitment of 560 million dollars," Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lohani told a press meet in Kathmandu after the NDF meeting.
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May - 6 
Daily Star has reported that the Police on May 6 urged the people of northwestern districts to aid Azizur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai and his men in ‘cleansing’ the so-called Sarbahara operatives despite the reports of few deaths at the hands of Jagrota
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Daily Star has reported that the Police on May 6 urged the people of northwestern districts to aid Azizur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai and his men in ‘cleansing’ the so-called Sarbahara operatives despite the reports of few deaths at the hands of Jagrota Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), a vigilante Islamist group. After visiting Rajshahi, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noor Mohammad, reportedly expressed satisfaction at the activities of JMJB.
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May - 6 May - 7
Elsewhere in Bangladesh, a mob lynched two cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction on May 6 at Koyabazar in Khulna district. In another incident, police on May 7 recovered the bullet-hit bo
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Elsewhere in Bangladesh, a mob lynched two cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction on May 6 at Koyabazar in Khulna district. In another incident, police on May 7 recovered the bullet-hit body of a PBCP cadre from Matamdanga.
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May - 6 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have recruited children in the past few days, said United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) officials on May 6. "We have verified four children have been recruited and we've taken in up with the LTTE, who say
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have recruited children in the past few days, said United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) officials on May 6. "We have verified four children have been recruited and we've taken in up with the LTTE, who say they are investigating," said UNICEF spokesperson Geoffrey Keele. He said all four were from the northern Vavuniya region, about 220 km from the capital Colombo. Meanwhile, Agnes Bragadottir of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission said that, "We don't have specific information, but we have noticed there is a child recruitment campaign on and it seems to be mostly in Vavuniya."
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May - 7 
12 persons were reportedly wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade on a polling booth in the Kishtwar town of Doda district. Doda is one of the three districts in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency which goes to polls on May
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12 persons were reportedly wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade on a polling booth in the Kishtwar town of Doda district. Doda is one of the three districts in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency which goes to polls on May 10. In the same district, the terrorists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Prem Nagar without causing any damage.
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May - 7 
A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead a Congress Party leader in the Marwah area of Doda district on May 7. Official sources said Mohammed Jameel Kant was killed in the Marwah area where he had gone for campaigning in favour of Congres
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A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead a Congress Party leader in the Marwah area of Doda district on May 7. Official sources said Mohammed Jameel Kant was killed in the Marwah area where he had gone for campaigning in favour of Congress candidate from Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) seat, Choudhary Lal Singh.
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May - 7 
A report from Baramulla district said that unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian at Nowpora Sopore. Another civilian was abducted and later killed by terrorists at Maratgam Handwara in the Kupwara district.
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A report from Baramulla district said that unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian at Nowpora Sopore. Another civilian was abducted and later killed by terrorists at Maratgam Handwara in the Kupwara district.
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May - 7 
A report in The Assam Tribune has stated that about 15 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists will lay down arms before the Army at Tezpur in Assam on May 11.
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A report in The Assam Tribune has stated that about 15 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists will lay down arms before the Army at Tezpur in Assam on May 11.
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May - 7 
A report in The Sentinel quoting intelligence sources has indicated that following the stepped up anti-insurgency operations by security forces in the Tinsukia district of Assam, a large number of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists hav
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A report in The Sentinel quoting intelligence sources has indicated that following the stepped up anti-insurgency operations by security forces in the Tinsukia district of Assam, a large number of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have shifted their operational bases to the neighbouring State of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the Lohit and Changlang districts. The Arunachal Dragon Federation (ADF) is reportedly providing some logistic support to the ULFA cadres in Lohit district.
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May - 7 
According to a report in Telegraph, barely a month after the seizure of arms and ammunition in Bangladesh, another large consignment of weapons amassed from certain unnamed East European countries and the erstwhile Soviet republics is suspected to be
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According to a report in Telegraph, barely a month after the seizure of arms and ammunition in Bangladesh, another large consignment of weapons amassed from certain unnamed East European countries and the erstwhile Soviet republics is suspected to be headed for India’s northeastern region. According to official sources, gunrunners plan to smuggle in the consignment through the porous India-Bangladesh or India-Myanmar borders. An unidentified security official has stated that the April 2-arms haul in Chittagong was only a third of the consignment that originated in Malaysia.
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May - 7 
According to The Hindu, two security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked them in the Jammu-Tawi Express between Barkakana and Garwah Road in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on May 7.
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According to The Hindu, two security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked them in the Jammu-Tawi Express between Barkakana and Garwah Road in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on May 7.
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May - 7 
Acting on a tip off, the West Bengal Police arrested six suspected agents of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, at Chowgacha village in the Nadia district on May 7. They also seized a mobile phone, passports and s
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Acting on a tip off, the West Bengal Police arrested six suspected agents of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, at Chowgacha village in the Nadia district on May 7. They also seized a mobile phone, passports and some documents suggesting 'future actions' from their possession. According to The Hindu, five of them were Bangladeshis and they were en route to Pakistan.
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May - 7 
Elsewhere in the State on May 7, the strike call given by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in protest against the killing of its ‘chief commander of operations’ Abdul Rashid Shardar alias Gazi Shahabuddin on May 6 evoked a partial response in the Kashmir vall
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Elsewhere in the State on May 7, the strike call given by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in protest against the killing of its ‘chief commander of operations’ Abdul Rashid Shardar alias Gazi Shahabuddin on May 6 evoked a partial response in the Kashmir valley. Shops and commercial establishments in Srinagar and some other major towns, including Pampore, Pulwama, Shopian and Sopore, remained closed in response to the call, according to official sources. However, transport was plying on all routes, added sources.
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May - 7 
Media reports citing Meghalaya Police sources have indicated that the current strength of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has reduced considerably to around 200 with the recent surrender of several cadres. On May 7, police
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Media reports citing Meghalaya Police sources have indicated that the current strength of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has reduced considerably to around 200 with the recent surrender of several cadres. On May 7, police sources further informed that more cadres of the outfit intend to eschew violence but could not do so due to the ‘vigilance’ of their senior cadres allegedly stationed in Bangladesh.
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May - 7 
Police seized Czech and US-made arms and ammunition from a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] in Mallavaram village outskirts of Rentachintala mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district on May 7.
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Police seized Czech and US-made arms and ammunition from a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] in Mallavaram village outskirts of Rentachintala mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district on May 7. Police recovered 20 rounds of Czech-made 0.3006 magnum ammunition and four US-made 0.3 calibre carbines. In addition, a.315 rifle of Indian Ordinance Factory, 12 bore double barrel guns and 0.315 spare magazines were among the other weapons seized. 0.315 rifle rimmed ammunition, 8mm ammunition for 0.3 carbines, 9mm pistol, 0.32 revolver, .38 revolver. .455 revolver ammunition and 12 bore cartridges and a total of 373 rounds were confiscated from the dump.
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May - 7 
Terrorists hurled a hand grenade towards the house of a Congress Party leader, Mohammad Shafi Banday, at Shopian in the Pulwama district. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside wounding three persons. In a separa
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Terrorists hurled a hand grenade towards the house of a Congress Party leader, Mohammad Shafi Banday, at Shopian in the Pulwama district. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside wounding three persons. In a separate incident, terrorists hurled a hand grenade targeting a security force convoy at Main Chowk on the Srinagar-Baramulla road. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded near a shop, injuring one person. Separately, terrorists hurled a hand grenade towards police post Bagyas in the outskirts of capital Srinagar. One civilian was injured and a police vehicle was damaged in the blast.
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May - 7 
Three suspected terrorists were arrested from village Gounthal in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Separately, security forces arrested two terrorists along with four grenades, one wireless set and 52 rounds of ammunition at Bandipore. Further,
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Three suspected terrorists were arrested from village Gounthal in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Separately, security forces arrested two terrorists along with four grenades, one wireless set and 52 rounds of ammunition at Bandipore. Further, troops recovered and later defused a powerful IED from the Imam Sahib area of Pulwama district.
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May - 7 
At least 14 Shia worshippers and a suspected suicide bomber were killed and over 200 persons sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded at Hyderi Mosque, situated within the premises of the seminary Sindh Madrasa-tul-Islam, in the Mithadar area
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At least 14 Shia worshippers and a suspected suicide bomber were killed and over 200 persons sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded at Hyderi Mosque, situated within the premises of the seminary Sindh Madrasa-tul-Islam, in the Mithadar area of Karachi on May 7. The explosion which occurred during the Friday prayers is reported to have subsequently triggered unrest in the city, as hundreds of youths set ablaze cars, a petrol pump and a Government office. A senior police official Manzoor Mughal was quoted in The News as saying that "As no crater was found in the mosque, it means it was a suicide blast." However, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 7 
The death till in the bomb blast at a Shia mosque in Karachi on May 7 reached 16 with the death of one more person.
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The death till in the bomb blast at a Shia mosque in Karachi on May 7 reached 16 with the death of one more person.
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May - 7 
Three persons, including one police personnel, were wounded during a bomb explosion within the premises of Baluchistan High Court in Quetta on May 7. This was the second explosion in Quetta within as span of 10 hours as earlier a bomb exploded near t
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Three persons, including one police personnel, were wounded during a bomb explosion within the premises of Baluchistan High Court in Quetta on May 7. This was the second explosion in Quetta within as span of 10 hours as earlier a bomb exploded near the reservation office of Pakistan Railway.
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May - 7 
Maoists killed a teacher at Jugu village in the Solukhumbu district on May 7. He had been abducted from his residence in the Khotang district on May 5.
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Maoists killed a teacher at Jugu village in the Solukhumbu district on May 7. He had been abducted from his residence in the Khotang district on May 5.
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May - 7 
The 11-month-old Surya Bahadur Thapa led-Government collapsed on May 7 after the Prime Minister resigned. During an address to the nation, Prime Minister Thapa said, "....I have decided to resign from today." Citing reasons for his resignation, Thapa
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The 11-month-old Surya Bahadur Thapa led-Government collapsed on May 7 after the Prime Minister resigned. During an address to the nation, Prime Minister Thapa said, "....I have decided to resign from today." Citing reasons for his resignation, Thapa said he "did not want the current political impasse in the country to continue." While indicating that "It was not in the interest of the country, citizens and democracy to allow such a situation to carry on," the Prime Minister added that he resigned "to give a national outlet" to the current political standoff.
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May - 7 
The insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 35 teachers from various schools of Kusheswor Dumja in the Sindhuli district on May 7. They were allegedly taken for Janabadi (revolutionary) education training.
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The insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 35 teachers from various schools of Kusheswor Dumja in the Sindhuli district on May 7. They were allegedly taken for Janabadi (revolutionary) education training.
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May - 7 
The Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead Lekh Bahadur Pun, a former Inspector of Police, in Nepalgunj on May 7.
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The Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead Lekh Bahadur Pun, a former Inspector of Police, in Nepalgunj on May 7.
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May - 7 
Cadres of an unidentified left-wing extremist group are reported to have killed two activists of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrota Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), at Naogaon village on May 7. They also set ablaze the house of a Union Parishad (l
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Cadres of an unidentified left-wing extremist group are reported to have killed two activists of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrota Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), at Naogaon village on May 7. They also set ablaze the house of a Union Parishad (local body) member in the same area.
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May - 7 
The Bangalee settlers, under the banner of Somo Odhikar Parishad, are also reportedly planning to launch an anti-strike programme in Khagrachhari.
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The Bangalee settlers, under the banner of Somo Odhikar Parishad, are also reportedly planning to launch an anti-strike programme in Khagrachhari.
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May - 7 
The Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) enforced a dawn-to-dusk strike in the three hill districts on May 7 to press home their four-point demand. The demands include: implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord signe
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The Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) enforced a dawn-to-dusk strike in the three hill districts on May 7 to press home their four-point demand. The demands include: implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord signed on December 2, 1997; removal of CHT Development Board Chairman Wadud Bhuiyan; withdrawal of security forces’ camps from the hill region and inclusion of an indigenous person as CHT Affairs Minister in the Cabinet.
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May - 8 
In Rajouri district, troops foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keri sector by killing an unidentified terrorist. Three of his associates, however, managed to escape. Two soldiers are reported to have been wounded during the incident.
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In Rajouri district, troops foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keri sector by killing an unidentified terrorist. Three of his associates, however, managed to escape. Two soldiers are reported to have been wounded during the incident.
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May - 8 
On May 8, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was arrested by a joint team of Tripura Police and Tripura State Rifles from the Rajajhari area in Dhalai district. One country made gun, a camera and an audio set were recovered fro
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On May 8, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was arrested by a joint team of Tripura Police and Tripura State Rifles from the Rajajhari area in Dhalai district. One country made gun, a camera and an audio set were recovered from his possession.
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May - 8 
On the eve of polling to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) in the Jammu region, terrorists detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices on May 8 at Golibagh in the Doda district killing three constables of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) and wo
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On the eve of polling to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) in the Jammu region, terrorists detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices on May 8 at Golibagh in the Doda district killing three constables of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) and wounding another. The constables were reportedly part of IRP 2nd Battalion, which had been deployed in Doda on election duty. The Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary seat is scheduled to go to polls on May 10.
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May - 8 
Suspected terrorists killed a civilian at Borobekra under Jiribam Police Station limits on May 8. Official sources claimed that the deceased was a former member of a proscribed outfit.
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Suspected terrorists killed a civilian at Borobekra under Jiribam Police Station limits on May 8. Official sources claimed that the deceased was a former member of a proscribed outfit.
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May - 8 
Three foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the troops during an encounter at village Charala in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Three AK rifles and some magazines were recovered from the encounter site.
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Three foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the troops during an encounter at village Charala in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Three AK rifles and some magazines were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 8 
Three more terrorists were shot dead by the security forces at Doban Kachhama in the Baramulla district. Three AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Three more terrorists were shot dead by the security forces at Doban Kachhama in the Baramulla district. Three AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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May - 8 
Two police personnel were reportedly injured when a group of left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) triggered a landmine blast near Binigonda in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on May 8. The blast
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Two police personnel were reportedly injured when a group of left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) triggered a landmine blast near Binigonda in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on May 8. The blast was reportedly followed by an exchange of fire between the police and PWG cadres.
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May - 8 
One person was killed and five others sustained injuries during a gun battle in the Sohrab Goth area of Karachi on May 8 during a protest by mourners over the deaths of 15 people in a suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque a day earlier. The unrest whi
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One person was killed and five others sustained injuries during a gun battle in the Sohrab Goth area of Karachi on May 8 during a protest by mourners over the deaths of 15 people in a suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque a day earlier. The unrest which began on May 7 continued on the next day with most commercial establishments remaining closed and at least seven vehicles and a police post set ablaze.
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May - 8 
The Federal Government on May 8 extended until May 10 the deadline for ‘foreign terrorists’ in South Waziristan to get themselves registered with the authorities and avail of the amnesty offer. "The extension has been granted on the demand of Nek Muh
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The Federal Government on May 8 extended until May 10 the deadline for ‘foreign terrorists’ in South Waziristan to get themselves registered with the authorities and avail of the amnesty offer. "The extension has been granted on the demand of Nek Muhammad," South Waziristan Political Administrator Asmatullah Gandapur told the media in Wana. "There are foreign militants in South Waziristan and their registration is an obligatory element. There is a crisis in Wana and it is now incumbent upon all elders and ulema [religious scholars] to play their role with honesty and sincerity of purpose to end this crisis," added Gandapur.
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The police in Quetta said on May 9 that it had arrested a key suspect in a bombing last week that killed three Chinese engineers in Gwadar. Mohammed Usman was arrested during a raid on May 8 from a house in Gwadar. "We believe he is the main suspect,
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The police in Quetta said on May 9 that it had arrested a key suspect in a bombing last week that killed three Chinese engineers in Gwadar. Mohammed Usman was arrested during a raid on May 8 from a house in Gwadar. "We believe he is the main suspect," said Gwadar police chief Malik Yasrab. He also said that 18 other people have also been detained thus far for questioning.
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May - 8 
At least seven Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during separate security forces’ operations in the Nawalparasi district on May 8. According to Nepal News, troops killed three Maoists at a village in the Bharatipur area, while four women cadre
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At least seven Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during separate security forces’ operations in the Nawalparasi district on May 8. According to Nepal News, troops killed three Maoists at a village in the Bharatipur area, while four women cadres were shot dead in the Bartadi area.
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May - 8 
Nepali and Indian security forces have sealed the Uttaranchal border points for 72 hours beginning from May 8 evening to control security threats during the May 10 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls in the State. According to reports,
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Nepali and Indian security forces have sealed the Uttaranchal border points for 72 hours beginning from May 8 evening to control security threats during the May 10 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls in the State. According to reports, the border posts at Banbasa, Tanakpur, Pancheshwor, Jhulaghat, Jauljibi, Baluwakot, Dharchula and Sitapul in Champawat and Pithauragadh districts will be closed until 5 pm on May 10.
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May - 8 
The Maoists shot dead a Royal Nepalese Army soldier at Tribhuvan Nagar in the Dang district. In a separate incident, Maoists killed one police personnel at Jayamangal in the Chitwan district.
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The Maoists shot dead a Royal Nepalese Army soldier at Tribhuvan Nagar in the Dang district. In a separate incident, Maoists killed one police personnel at Jayamangal in the Chitwan district.
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May - 9 
During another encounter, three foreign mercenaries were killed at Kachhama in the Kupwara district.
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During another encounter, three foreign mercenaries were killed at Kachhama in the Kupwara district.
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May - 9 
Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted a civilian from his residence in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district and later killed him.
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Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted a civilian from his residence in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district and later killed him.
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May - 9 
On the eve of polling in Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary constituency, terrorists triggered three bomb blasts - two in Doda district and one in Udhampur - killing a news reporter of the Information Department and injuring 28 persons, including five polic
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On the eve of polling in Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary constituency, terrorists triggered three bomb blasts - two in Doda district and one in Udhampur - killing a news reporter of the Information Department and injuring 28 persons, including five police personnel, and damaging a polling station on May 9. Official sources said Abdul Majeed, a news reporter posted in the District Information Office at Doda, was killed and 21 persons, including three police personnel, were injured in a grenade attack on the district hospital in Doda town, which was aimed at former Minister of State for Home and National Conference candidate Khalid Najeeb Suhrawardhy. A terrorist, who is believed to have hurled the grenade, managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhile, another terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on a polling station at village Aal in the Udhyanpur area, about 40 kilometers from Doda town causing damage to the station and injuries to two police personnel, who were part of a police party manning the polling booth. During another grenade attack at Sailan Talab in the Udhampur town, five civilians were wounded.
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May - 9 
Security force personnel are reported to have shot dead a Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) terrorist, identified as Liankhosin, at New Bazaar in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on May 9.
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Security force personnel are reported to have shot dead a Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) terrorist, identified as Liankhosin, at New Bazaar in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on May 9.
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May - 9 
Security forces shot dead two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘commanders’, identified as Tariq Hussain and Maqsoom, during an encounter in the Mahore area of Udhampur district. Two AK rifles, nine magazines, 105 AK rounds, one radio set, three hand grenades
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Security forces shot dead two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘commanders’, identified as Tariq Hussain and Maqsoom, during an encounter in the Mahore area of Udhampur district. Two AK rifles, nine magazines, 105 AK rounds, one radio set, three hand grenades and Rupees 2110 in Indian currency were recovered from their possession.
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May - 9 
At least 13 persons, including six civilians, were reportedly killed and 20 others wounded in the Mainapokhari area of Dolkha district on May 9 when Maoist insurgents fired at a passenger bus heading towards Kathmandu from Jiri. According to Nepal Ne
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At least 13 persons, including six civilians, were reportedly killed and 20 others wounded in the Mainapokhari area of Dolkha district on May 9 when Maoist insurgents fired at a passenger bus heading towards Kathmandu from Jiri. According to Nepal News, the insurgents fired indiscriminately at the bus, killing six Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers, an Armed Police Force official and six passengers. Security forces had gone to the area to remove barriers laid on the highway by the Maoists. While the troops are reported to have retaliated, the casualties on the Maoist side, if any, were not known till last reports came in.
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May - 9 
One RNA personnel was killed and three people sustained injuries during a Maoist ambush at Mardikhola in the Kaski district on May 9. The insurgents also reportedly destroyed the main branch office of Cottage and Small Industries Development Committe
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One RNA personnel was killed and three people sustained injuries during a Maoist ambush at Mardikhola in the Kaski district on May 9. The insurgents also reportedly destroyed the main branch office of Cottage and Small Industries Development Committee near Charikot by detonating bombs and torching it.
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May - 9 
The Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, in his first statement after the resignation of Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa, has warned political parties "not to be lured in the palace’s conspiracy." In a press statement issued on May 9,
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The Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, in his first statement after the resignation of Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa, has warned political parties "not to be lured in the palace’s conspiracy." In a press statement issued on May 9, he further stated, "All must head further to achieve a total democracy in the country."
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May - 9 
A report in the New Age has said that the Government on May 9 asked the Rajshahi range to submit a detailed report on Bangla Bhai while the Home Ministry has engaged an intelligence agency to monitor activities of the JMJB.
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A report in the New Age has said that the Government on May 9 asked the Rajshahi range to submit a detailed report on Bangla Bhai while the Home Ministry has engaged an intelligence agency to monitor activities of the JMJB.
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May - 9 
A Lance Corporal attached to the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit was reportedly shot dead by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thandamveli in the Batticaloa district on May 9. Military spokesperson Colonel Sumedha Pe
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A Lance Corporal attached to the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit was reportedly shot dead by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thandamveli in the Batticaloa district on May 9. Military spokesperson Colonel Sumedha Perera confirmed the incident while talking to Daily News.
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May - 10 
A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a police personnel in the Poonch district on May 10. In another incident, a woman was killed by the terrorists in her residence at village Churung in the Thannamandi ar
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A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a police personnel in the Poonch district on May 10. In another incident, a woman was killed by the terrorists in her residence at village Churung in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. Further, a soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of terrorists at village Sudanka Sangar in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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May - 10 
A Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Akram alias Abu Hamza, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops at Chornar forests in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. An AK rifle, one magazine, a grenade and some inc
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A Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Akram alias Abu Hamza, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops at Chornar forests in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. An AK rifle, one magazine, a grenade and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. Security forces killed another terrorist during search operations at Khrew in the Pulwama district.
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May - 10 
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist was killed and 10 persons, including two BSF personnel, were wounded when terrorists exploded a grenade at Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist was killed and 10 persons, including two BSF personnel, were wounded when terrorists exploded a grenade at Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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May - 10 
A soldier and a girl were killed and two persons sustained injuries when terrorists opened fire on a patrolling party at Papachan in the Baramulla district. Further, a group of unidentified terrorists shot dead an employee of the Cooperative Bank out
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A soldier and a girl were killed and two persons sustained injuries when terrorists opened fire on a patrolling party at Papachan in the Baramulla district. Further, a group of unidentified terrorists shot dead an employee of the Cooperative Bank outside his residence at Shampora in the Qazigund area of Anantnag district. Another civilian was killed by terrorists in Tangchatter forests on the outskirts of capital Srinagar.
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May - 10 
In election-related violence, terrorists lobbed a grenade on a BSF patrol party at Kali Masta in the Gool area of Udhampur district causing injuries to a BSF Inspector. Terrorists also fired a grenade targeting a polling station at Chakka near Bhader
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In election-related violence, terrorists lobbed a grenade on a BSF patrol party at Kali Masta in the Gool area of Udhampur district causing injuries to a BSF Inspector. Terrorists also fired a grenade targeting a polling station at Chakka near Bhaderwah. The grenade, however, exploded mid air without causing any damage. Separately, terrorists opened firing targeting polling stations Panjgrain and Malothi Bhalla in Bhaderwah simultaneously. A civilian sustained injuries in the firing at Malothi Bhalla. Further, the terrorists also attacked the Patnazi polling station and a booth at Kither in Doda district without causing any damage. A grenade attack on the troops was reported from Hilli nullah in Bhaderwah. However, it failed to cause any damage.
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May - 10 
NSCN-K ‘deputy Kilonser’ (deputy minister), Kughalo Mulatonu, survived an attempt on his life on May 10 during an attack by suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Ambolo colony in the Zunheboto town of Nagaland.
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NSCN-K ‘deputy Kilonser’ (deputy minister), Kughalo Mulatonu, survived an attempt on his life on May 10 during an attack by suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Ambolo colony in the Zunheboto town of Nagaland.
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May - 10 
On May 10, ten National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists led by self-styled company commander of the outfit’s eastern command, Gabba Basumatary, surrendered before the Army’s 77 Mountain Brigade at Charduar in the Sonitpur district of A
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On May 10, ten National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists led by self-styled company commander of the outfit’s eastern command, Gabba Basumatary, surrendered before the Army’s 77 Mountain Brigade at Charduar in the Sonitpur district of Assam. A large number of arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle, two SBBL guns, four pistols, two .303 rifles, two live grenades and several rounds of assorted ammunition were deposited by them.
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May - 10 
On May 10, The Sentinel stated that terrorists of the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) killed a school teacher at Kukurmara in the Kamrup district. One of the HNVC cadres involved in the killing was reportedly caught by the peo
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On May 10, The Sentinel stated that terrorists of the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) killed a school teacher at Kukurmara in the Kamrup district. One of the HNVC cadres involved in the killing was reportedly caught by the people of the locality. One Chinese pistol and a grenade were recovered from his possession. However, a report in Assam Tribune has stated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was responsible for the killing.
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May - 10 
Troops recovered a pistol, one magazine and eight rounds of ammunition from an abandoned house during search operations at Peth Seer in the Baramulla district.
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Troops recovered a pistol, one magazine and eight rounds of ammunition from an abandoned house during search operations at Peth Seer in the Baramulla district.
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May - 10 
According to Daily Times, the ‘Central Executive Committee’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has formally approved the name of Ghazi Misbahuddin as the new ‘operational commander-in-chief’ of the outfit in Kashmir. "After a long process of consultations in
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According to Daily Times, the ‘Central Executive Committee’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has formally approved the name of Ghazi Misbahuddin as the new ‘operational commander-in-chief’ of the outfit in Kashmir. "After a long process of consultations in meetings of the CEC, the HM has formally approved the name of Commander Ghazi Misbahuddin as the new operational commander in chief of the organisation after the martyrdom of Ghazi Shahabuddin," HM sources told Daily Times. Sources also said that ‘Commander’ Mehmood Ghaznavi would continue as ‘military adviser’ to the HM in the Kashmir valley. Ghazi Shahabuddin alias Abdur Rasheed Pir was shot dead during an encounter with the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Maharaj Ganj area of capital Srinagar on May 6, 2004.
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May - 10 
Tribesmen in South Waziristan Agency on May 10 announced the formation of an armed force to neutralise foreign terrorists and their local protectors following the failure of talks between the Government and the representatives of the tribesmen. The A
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Tribesmen in South Waziristan Agency on May 10 announced the formation of an armed force to neutralise foreign terrorists and their local protectors following the failure of talks between the Government and the representatives of the tribesmen. The Ahmadzai Wazirs announced the formation of a 1,800-strong force to launch search operations in the areas where the Government suspect foreign terrorists have been holed up. The decision to form an armed force was arrived at a public meeting held in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan.
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May - 10 
During a meeting held on May 10, leaders of the five agitating political parties, including Girija Prasad Koirala of the Nepali Congress and Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal-UML, have rejected an individual audience with the King an
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During a meeting held on May 10, leaders of the five agitating political parties, including Girija Prasad Koirala of the Nepali Congress and Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal-UML, have rejected an individual audience with the King and demanded a collective audience to resolve the political stalemate in Nepal after the resignation of Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa on May 7.
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May - 10 
Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted and later killed Bhim Lal Hirachan, Chairman of the District Development Committee, at Dhunche in the Rasuwa district on May 10. The insurgents also shot dead two civilians in separate incidents, includ
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Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted and later killed Bhim Lal Hirachan, Chairman of the District Development Committee, at Dhunche in the Rasuwa district on May 10. The insurgents also shot dead two civilians in separate incidents, including one at Jwagal in the Lalitpur district and another at Govindapur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Morang district, on the same day.
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May - 10 
Nepal News has reported that some aid agencies announced on May 10 that they will be suspending development projects in five districts. Four of the districts are in the Karnali zone, reportedly the least developed zone of Nepal. In a public statement
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Nepal News has reported that some aid agencies announced on May 10 that they will be suspending development projects in five districts. Four of the districts are in the Karnali zone, reportedly the least developed zone of Nepal. In a public statement, the agencies said due to increasing Maoist pressure they have been "forced" to terminate their projects as they are unable to ensure safety of their staff. "Over the past few weeks, Maoists in Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi have made serious demands and threats against a number of development agencies," the statement said. The five districts are Kailali, in far-western Terai and Jumla, Humla, Mugu and Dolpa in the Karnali zone.
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May - 10 
Reports of May 10 have indicated that the number of people killed in the Maoist attack in the Mainapokhari area of Dolkha district has increased to 15.
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Reports of May 10 have indicated that the number of people killed in the Maoist attack in the Mainapokhari area of Dolkha district has increased to 15.
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May - 10 
Suspected Maoists have detonated bombs in five separate places, including at the premises of a private company at Lazimpat in capital Kathmandu, the Land Revenue Office in Bhaktapur, municipality office in Kaski, Ground Water Irrigation Project offic
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Suspected Maoists have detonated bombs in five separate places, including at the premises of a private company at Lazimpat in capital Kathmandu, the Land Revenue Office in Bhaktapur, municipality office in Kaski, Ground Water Irrigation Project office in Dang and Fire Brigade Office in Banke district on May 10. Further, the insurgents also set ablaze nine vehicles during separate incidents across Nepal.
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May - 10 
Three insurgents were killed during separate SF operations, including two at Madi Maulkharka Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Sankhuwasabha district and another in the Lampek area of Gulmi district, on May 10.
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Three insurgents were killed during separate SF operations, including two at Madi Maulkharka Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Sankhuwasabha district and another in the Lampek area of Gulmi district, on May 10.
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May - 10 
According to the Daily Star, Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma, president of Bangladesh Forum for Indigenous People, was stopped from leaving for the USA as the Government has barred him from leaving the country. Due to this restriction imposed on him, La
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According to the Daily Star, Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma, president of Bangladesh Forum for Indigenous People, was stopped from leaving for the USA as the Government has barred him from leaving the country. Due to this restriction imposed on him, Larma failed to join the third session of United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) conference scheduled for May 10-21 at the UN headquarters in New York. Larma, also chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council (CHTRC) claimed, "The PM did not allow me to go there." The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity, a forum of indigenous people, has condemned the Government's refusal to allow Larma to join the conference.
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May - 10 
Another report in Daily Star has indicated that about 27,000 people of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Barisal and Patuakhali districts are in panic following the eviction threat issued by the Khatme Nobuat Committee. They have reportedly applied to t
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Another report in Daily Star has indicated that about 27,000 people of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Barisal and Patuakhali districts are in panic following the eviction threat issued by the Khatme Nobuat Committee. They have reportedly applied to the distinct administration for protection. The Khatme Nobuat at a press conference in Dhaka on May 6 had declared that Ahmadiyyas in Patuakhali would be evicted from their establishments on May 12 and those in Chittagong on May 28. The Barisal unit of International Khatme Nabuat Movement brought out a procession in the city in support of this eviction programme.
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May - 10 
Chittagong court on May 10 placed eight suspects, arrested in connection with the April 2-ammunition haul, on a two-day remand.
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Chittagong court on May 10 placed eight suspects, arrested in connection with the April 2-ammunition haul, on a two-day remand.
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May - 10 
The Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen and his deputy Vidar Helgesen reportedly held a meeting with the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga on May 10. They are scheduled to meet leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), incl
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The Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen and his deputy Vidar Helgesen reportedly held a meeting with the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga on May 10. They are scheduled to meet leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), including Prabhakaran, Anton Balasingham and political wing head S.P. Thamilselvam, in Kilinochchi on May 11, today. Sources in Colombo said that the Norwegian delegates arrived on May 10 to work out modalities to resume the stalled peace talks.
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May - 10 
The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net in a report on May 10 quoting LTTE sources said that Gnanavel was appointed as new head of the political section for Vavuniya district.
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The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net in a report on May 10 quoting LTTE sources said that Gnanavel was appointed as new head of the political section for Vavuniya district.
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May - 11 
A powerful bomb planted by unidentified terrorists was unearthed from Chapikarong in the Chandel district. The bomb was reportedly aimed at troops who had intensified combing operations to drive out terrorists belonging to different outfits from the
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A powerful bomb planted by unidentified terrorists was unearthed from Chapikarong in the Chandel district. The bomb was reportedly aimed at troops who had intensified combing operations to drive out terrorists belonging to different outfits from the district. Besides, on the same day, an unexploded grenade was recovered from the premises of Imphal Municipal Corporation office located in the Imphal city.
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May - 11 
A report in the Northeast Tribune has stated that the pro-talks faction of United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in a statement issued at an unspecified location on May 11 accused the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for being responsibl
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A report in the Northeast Tribune has stated that the pro-talks faction of United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in a statement issued at an unspecified location on May 11 accused the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for being responsible for the abduction of Assam Veterinary and Hill Area Development Minister G. C. Langthasa’s son Nirmal Langthasa from a undisclosed location between Nellie and Umpanai under Baithalangsu police station limits in the North Cachar Hills district on April 27. The outfit has reportedly demanded an unconditional release of the abducted boy.
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May - 11 
A report in The Telegraph has stated that an unidentified terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Nongdam village in the Imphal East district of Manipur on May 11.
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A report in The Telegraph has stated that an unidentified terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Nongdam village in the Imphal East district of Manipur on May 11.
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May - 11 
According to The Telegraph, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) members from the Chang tribe have ‘formally joined’ the Isak-Muivah faction at a ‘reconciliation meeting’ organized under the aegis of the Chang Khulei Setshang (Cha
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According to The Telegraph, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) members from the Chang tribe have ‘formally joined’ the Isak-Muivah faction at a ‘reconciliation meeting’ organized under the aegis of the Chang Khulei Setshang (Chang People’s Organization) in the Tuensang district of Nagaland recently.
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May - 11 
At least four persons were reportedly killed and six others sustained injuries during an attack by left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Chakri village in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on
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At least four persons were reportedly killed and six others sustained injuries during an attack by left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Chakri village in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on May 11.
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May - 11 
Delayed media reports indicated that security force personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles have arrested at least 31 United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from a pas
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Delayed media reports indicated that security force personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles have arrested at least 31 United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from a passenger bus on the Perem-Ghaspani road on May 11. They were reportedly returning after undergoing a four-month long arms training at a NSCN-IM camp located at Punglwa in the Perem district of Nagaland. However, in view of the ongoing cease-fire with the NSCN-IM, its cadres were released after initial interrogation.
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May - 11 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on May 11 in the Pir Badesar sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district killing three terrorists. Three AK rifles, 12 magazines, 725 rounds of ammunition, three radio sets and some incriminating do
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on May 11 in the Pir Badesar sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district killing three terrorists. Three AK rifles, 12 magazines, 725 rounds of ammunition, three radio sets and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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May - 11 
The security forces shot dead ‘deputy chief of operations’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Shakil Ansari, during an encounter in the Anchar area of capital Srinagar. Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, told the media that Shakil Ansari alias Khatib
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The security forces shot dead ‘deputy chief of operations’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Shakil Ansari, during an encounter in the Anchar area of capital Srinagar. Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, told the media that Shakil Ansari alias Khatib Ansari was also the Hizb ‘supreme commander of Doda region’. One AK-47 rifle and two hand grenades were recovered from Ansari’s possession. Earlier on May 6, HM ‘chief commander of operations’ Gazi Shahab-ud-din was killed during an encounter in the outskirts of Srinagar.
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May - 11 
The troops reportedly shot dead a Harkat-ul-Jehad ‘tehsil commander’ Abdul Qari at village Karmali in the Udhampur district. Three of his associates, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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The troops reportedly shot dead a Harkat-ul-Jehad ‘tehsil commander’ Abdul Qari at village Karmali in the Udhampur district. Three of his associates, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 11 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed during an encounter with the troops at Khooni nullah in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Two AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from them. In the same district, a sold
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed during an encounter with the troops at Khooni nullah in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Two AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from them. In the same district, a soldier was wounded during a separate encounter at Malhan.
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May - 11 
Unidentified terrorists appeared at Baba Mohalla in the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s hometown of Bijbehara and reportedly injured an activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party. Suspected terrorists also lobbed a hand grenade on the gu
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Unidentified terrorists appeared at Baba Mohalla in the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s hometown of Bijbehara and reportedly injured an activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party. Suspected terrorists also lobbed a hand grenade on the guarded house of the National Conference leader and a former Minister, Sakeena Itoo, at Damhal Hanjipora in the Anantnag district. However, no damage was reported from the incident site.
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May - 11 
A Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on May 11 convicted two activists of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and sentenced them to life imprisonment in a February 2003- bomb blast case. Activists Abdul Wahab Afghani and Shah Nawaz alias
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A Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on May 11 convicted two activists of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and sentenced them to life imprisonment in a February 2003- bomb blast case. Activists Abdul Wahab Afghani and Shah Nawaz alias Shani were prosecuted on charges of planting a bomb in a parking area near the PSO House on February 3, 2003. One person died while two others were injured in the explosion.
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May - 11 
In a video posted on May 11 on an Islamist militant website showing the beheading of an American civilian in Iraq, an Al Qaeda-affiliated group said it is ‘ready to take on Pakistani soldiers on the borders with Afghanistan’, according to reports in
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In a video posted on May 11 on an Islamist militant website showing the beheading of an American civilian in Iraq, an Al Qaeda-affiliated group said it is ‘ready to take on Pakistani soldiers on the borders with Afghanistan’, according to reports in The Associated Press. In the video, titled ‘Abu Musab al-Zarqawi shown slaughtering an American’, a masked man reads a statement with a message for President Pervez Musharraf. "Another message to the agent traitor Pervez Musharraf, we tell you that we are eager to meet your soldiers. By God, we seek them before the Americans and we will avenge the blood of our brothers in Wana and others," the masked man said.
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May - 11 
12 Maoist insurgents and six security force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash at Jogimara in the Dhading district on May 11. Maoists reportedly attacked the SF personnel while they were heading to rescue an ambulance ambushed by the insurgent
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12 Maoist insurgents and six security force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash at Jogimara in the Dhading district on May 11. Maoists reportedly attacked the SF personnel while they were heading to rescue an ambulance ambushed by the insurgents at Jawang Khola in the same district. The ambush has reportedly wounded three passengers.
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May - 11 
A delayed report said that two Maoists were beaten to death by the local people at Tetariya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Morang district on May 11.
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A delayed report said that two Maoists were beaten to death by the local people at Tetariya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Morang district on May 11.
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May - 11 
Nepal News has reported that suspected Maoists stabbed a police personnel to death at Kalimati in the capital Kathmandu. The Maoists are also reported to have forcibly abducted more than 12 students from Khawa VDC area in Bhojpur district and two tea
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Nepal News has reported that suspected Maoists stabbed a police personnel to death at Kalimati in the capital Kathmandu. The Maoists are also reported to have forcibly abducted more than 12 students from Khawa VDC area in Bhojpur district and two teachers from a school in the Baglung district on May 11. On the same day, the insurgents set ablaze two cargo trucks in the Makwanpur district.
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May - 11 
Royal Nepalese Army sources indicated that the number of people killed at Jabankhola in the Dhading district on May 11 has increased to 23. At least 16 Maoists and seven SF personnel were killed in the incident.
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Royal Nepalese Army sources indicated that the number of people killed at Jabankhola in the Dhading district on May 11 has increased to 23. At least 16 Maoists and seven SF personnel were killed in the incident.
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May - 11 
The Daily Star has reported that suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have killed four members of a rival extremist group and injured another at Ataikula of Sadar sub-district on May 11. The attack
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The Daily Star has reported that suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have killed four members of a rival extremist group and injured another at Ataikula of Sadar sub-district on May 11. The attack was reportedly in retaliation of the murder of a PBCP leader, Azim Hossain, earlier in the day.
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May - 11 
In a meeting held in the Batticaloa district on May 11, an agreement was reached between the Sri Lankan Army and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to develop mechanisms to ensure information sharing and to prevent serious crimes. Both sides als
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In a meeting held in the Batticaloa district on May 11, an agreement was reached between the Sri Lankan Army and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to develop mechanisms to ensure information sharing and to prevent serious crimes. Both sides also reportedly agreed to continue to uphold and respect the Ceasefire Agreement signed on February 22, 2002.
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May - 11 
Reports from the pro-LTTE Tamil Net Website on May 11 said that Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, met LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and political advisor Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi and discussed issues regarding the ceasefire agreem
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Reports from the pro-LTTE Tamil Net Website on May 11 said that Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, met LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and political advisor Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi and discussed issues regarding the ceasefire agreement and the basis for resumption of peace talks. Petersen is reported to have said that "the meeting with the Government and LTTE would continue in the coming weeks as some issues needs to be discussed further before the negotiations." Separately, Balasingham said that their proposal for an Interim Self Governing Authority (ISGA) would be the basic demand in the negotiations and insisted for parallel talks with the Government towards a permanent settlement to the ethnic conflict.
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May - 12 
A group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian at Anantnag and shot dead his son. Separately, a civilian was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Bandipore in Baramulla district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian at Anantnag and shot dead his son. Separately, a civilian was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Bandipore in Baramulla district.
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May - 12 
According to official sources in Kupwara district, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ Abid was killed during an encounter at Lashtiyal Forests. One AK rifle, five magazines, four rocket boosters and one grenade were recovered from his possess
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According to official sources in Kupwara district, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ Abid was killed during an encounter at Lashtiyal Forests. One AK rifle, five magazines, four rocket boosters and one grenade were recovered from his possession.
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May - 12 
Security force personnel are reported to have killed three terrorists during an encounter at Keri in the Baramulla district.
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Security force personnel are reported to have killed three terrorists during an encounter at Keri in the Baramulla district.
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May - 12 
Security forces killed a terrorist at Khamran in the Anantnag district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 17 rounds of ammunition, two grenades and one wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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Security forces killed a terrorist at Khamran in the Anantnag district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 17 rounds of ammunition, two grenades and one wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 12 
The Government of Pakistan has "no connections" with terrorist organisations operating in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) "none today, whatsoever", claimed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Michael G Kozak while testifying bef
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The Government of Pakistan has "no connections" with terrorist organisations operating in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) "none today, whatsoever", claimed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Michael G Kozak while testifying before the House Sub Committee on Human Rights and Wellness. Kozak was asked by Congressman Crowly if the Pakistani Government or any Pakistani intelligence agency continued to have links with terrorist organisations, based in Pakistan, which continue to "infiltrate" into J&K. Kozak said there were only two such organisations i.e. Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA). He also claimed Pakistan had "some links" with these organisations in the past but not anymore.
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May - 12 
On May 12, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson Rajendra Thapa said that security forces have launched a search operation against the Maoists in Dolakha district after the insurgents attacked a passenger bus in the same district on May 9.
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On May 12, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson Rajendra Thapa said that security forces have launched a search operation against the Maoists in Dolakha district after the insurgents attacked a passenger bus in the same district on May 9.
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May - 12 
The Himalayan Times quoting security force (SF) sources has reported that 24 Maoist insurgents and two SF personnel were killed during a clash at Deurali Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bhojpur district on May 12. While 17 bodies of t
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The Himalayan Times quoting security force (SF) sources has reported that 24 Maoist insurgents and two SF personnel were killed during a clash at Deurali Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bhojpur district on May 12. While 17 bodies of the insurgents were reportedly recovered from the incident site, four SF personnel sustained injuries during the clash.
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May - 12 
The Kantipur Daily in a report on May 12, quoting Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, said that his party was ready for a joint conference with the King and political parties under the supervision of the United Nations. Bhattarai also said that "Unless
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The Kantipur Daily in a report on May 12, quoting Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, said that his party was ready for a joint conference with the King and political parties under the supervision of the United Nations. Bhattarai also said that "Unless the trio of the King, political parties and Maoists join hands, no concrete solution to the present political crisis could be achieved."
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May - 12 
The Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists have abducted hundreds of students from Farula, Dhakadam and Jimali VDCs in Salyan district on an unspecified date. The insurgents also detonated a bomb in a school in the Kushmisera VDC on May 12.
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The Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists have abducted hundreds of students from Farula, Dhakadam and Jimali VDCs in Salyan district on an unspecified date. The insurgents also detonated a bomb in a school in the Kushmisera VDC on May 12.
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May - 12 
According to a report in Independent, fresh clashes have taken place on May 12 between outlaws belonging to Purbo Banglar Communist Party (ML Lal Pataka) and another extremist group, locally known as Bahini, in the Pabna district, leaving four person
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According to a report in Independent, fresh clashes have taken place on May 12 between outlaws belonging to Purbo Banglar Communist Party (ML Lal Pataka) and another extremist group, locally known as Bahini, in the Pabna district, leaving four persons dead and eight others injured. All the dead were affiliated to the PBCP.
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May - 12 
According to Daily Star, the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) led by Bangla Bhai, has been involved in subversive activities for the last six years to allegedly establish a Taliban-like rule in Bangladesh, even though
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According to Daily Star, the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) led by Bangla Bhai, has been involved in subversive activities for the last six years to allegedly establish a Taliban-like rule in Bangladesh, even though the outfit came to limelight only recently. JMJB leaders and activists have reportedly stated that their organization supports Islamist extremist leaders and also follows the ideals of the Taliban and spearheads a movement based on Jehad. To achieve their objective, the JMJB has reportedly created a three-tier organization with an estimated cadre strength of 10,000. JMJB leader Bangla Bhai has claimed that the organization is headquartered in Dhaka but refused to disclose its exact location. The JMJB has strong bases in the Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jessore, Chittagong, Joypurhat, Rangpur and Bogra districts.
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May - 12 
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is reported to have said during a lecture in the United States that "Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam’s (LTTE) proposal for Interim Self-Governing Authority (ISGA) is a blue print for a future separate S
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Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is reported to have said during a lecture in the United States that "Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam’s (LTTE) proposal for Interim Self-Governing Authority (ISGA) is a blue print for a future separate State… it will be difficult for a sovereign government to accept." Further, he added that, "Discussions will take place and arduous negotiations will happen and compromises have to be made." Also, during an interview with CNN, he added that there was no danger of the ceasefire collapsing and it would hold.
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May - 13 
On May 13, cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly abducted and later released Abenla, wife of the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, I. Imkong, from Tsutapala gate at Mariani in the
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On May 13, cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly abducted and later released Abenla, wife of the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, I. Imkong, from Tsutapala gate at Mariani in the Jorhat district of Assam.
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May - 13 
Security forces’, while establishing links between the two outfits, added that UPDS cadres were reportedly recruited by Karbi National Volunteer (KNV) for training.
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Security forces’, while establishing links between the two outfits, added that UPDS cadres were reportedly recruited by Karbi National Volunteer (KNV) for training.
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May - 13 
The Sentinel, on May 4, quoting an Army spokesperson reported that a terrorist belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed during an encounter at Sema Basti near Jagun in the Tinsukia district of Assam. Two Chinese made grenade
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The Sentinel, on May 4, quoting an Army spokesperson reported that a terrorist belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed during an encounter at Sema Basti near Jagun in the Tinsukia district of Assam. Two Chinese made grenades and five electronic detonators were recovered from the slain terrorist. Following further search operations, troops recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition.
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May - 13 
Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Akenapalli village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. A nine mm carbine, two 0.38 rev
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Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Akenapalli village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. A nine mm carbine, two 0.38 revolvers and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession.
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May - 13 
Pakistan on May 13 expressed confidence that the peace process with India would continue despite the defeat of the incumbent Government led by Atal Behari Vajpayee in the recently concluded elections. Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri hoped th
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Pakistan on May 13 expressed confidence that the peace process with India would continue despite the defeat of the incumbent Government led by Atal Behari Vajpayee in the recently concluded elections. Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri hoped the new Government in New Delhi would carry forward the peace initiative with Islamabad, reported The News. He said Pakistan was looking forward to seriously and closely engaging with the new Government in India to promote the process of peace and resolution of all outstanding issues.
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May - 13 
The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, said that the change of Government in India would not affect the on-going peace process. "We hope any change in the government in India will not affect the peace process between the
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The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, said that the change of Government in India would not affect the on-going peace process. "We hope any change in the government in India will not affect the peace process between the two countries… This process is not linked to personalities, it is an outcome of the desire of the people of the two countries for peace," said Ahmed.
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May - 13 
At least five police personnel were reportedly killed during a Maoist insurgents’ attack at Bhawapur in the Bardia district on May 13. The insurgents are also reported to have looted six rifles, a revolver and a wireless set during the attack. Casual
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At least five police personnel were reportedly killed during a Maoist insurgents’ attack at Bhawapur in the Bardia district on May 13. The insurgents are also reported to have looted six rifles, a revolver and a wireless set during the attack. Casualties on the Maoists’ side, if any, were not available till last reports came in. On the same day, the insurgents killed two teachers at Jubu in the Solukhumbu district and also shot dead a civilian in Dang district.
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May - 13 
Maoists set ablaze a passenger bus and a truck in the Morang district. However, no casualties were reported in this incident.
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Maoists set ablaze a passenger bus and a truck in the Morang district. However, no casualties were reported in this incident.
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May - 13 
The troops killed five Maoists, including a woman cadre, during an encounter at Pakhibas in the Chitwan district on May 13.
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The troops killed five Maoists, including a woman cadre, during an encounter at Pakhibas in the Chitwan district on May 13.
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May - 13 
Replying to a question of Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker Shahidul Islam in the Parliament on May 13, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan refuted allegations of Indian terrorists' camps in Bangladesh as being fictitious. According to Daily Star, he a
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Replying to a question of Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker Shahidul Islam in the Parliament on May 13, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan refuted allegations of Indian terrorists' camps in Bangladesh as being fictitious. According to Daily Star, he also referred to the recent Bangladesh Rifles (BDR)-Border Security Force (BSF) meeting in Dhaka and said that the BDR has given the BSF a list of Bangladeshi criminals allegedly staying in India and wants them to be deported.
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May - 13 
The Tamil Net Website has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political advisor, Anton Balasingham, after holding a meeting with the Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar helgesen on May 13, said that "the LTTE and the Sri Lan
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The Tamil Net Website has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political advisor, Anton Balasingham, after holding a meeting with the Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar helgesen on May 13, said that "the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Government have agreed on most of the fundamental issues related to the resumption of peace talks and Norway delegates will make an official announcement regarding the agreement within a day or two."
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May - 14 
A student, Irshad Ahmed Magray, was reportedly abducted by terrorists from his Saderpora house in Kupwara on May 14.
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A student, Irshad Ahmed Magray, was reportedly abducted by terrorists from his Saderpora house in Kupwara on May 14.
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May - 14 
A Telegraph report indicated that due to possible attack by Naxalites of the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC) near Saranda forests under the Chakradharpur railway division in the Jharkhand State, railway officials are refusing to work, particular
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A Telegraph report indicated that due to possible attack by Naxalites of the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC) near Saranda forests under the Chakradharpur railway division in the Jharkhand State, railway officials are refusing to work, particularly after the April 7 attack which resulted in the death of 26 police personnel. The report added that the Government Railway Police have stopped registering First Information Reports from railway staff against extremists at Manoharpur and Bandamunda in the Saranda area saying they wanted to avoid making on-the-spot inquiries — a formality after an FIR is filed.
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May - 14 
An unidentified terrorist was reportedly injured but managed to escape after a brief encounter with the same Army team at Ram Nagar near Jagur in the same district.
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An unidentified terrorist was reportedly injured but managed to escape after a brief encounter with the same Army team at Ram Nagar near Jagur in the same district.
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May - 14 
Army personnel are reported to have shot dead three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including ‘tehsil commander’ Niaz Ahmed Moulvi alias Yasif, during an encounter at village Dashnan in the Doda district on May 14. Two AK-47 rifles,
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Army personnel are reported to have shot dead three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including ‘tehsil commander’ Niaz Ahmed Moulvi alias Yasif, during an encounter at village Dashnan in the Doda district on May 14. Two AK-47 rifles, two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers with eight grenades, three hand grenades, 23 AK rounds and four magazines were recovered from the incident site. According to sources in Doda, Yasif had planned to carry out Fidayeen (suicide squad) attacks during the just concluded Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in the district but could not succeed due to the large-scale presence of troops. He also reportedly headed a local squad of the Hizb named Alkar-e-Tashadood which was responsible for a number of killings in Doda during the recent past.
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May - 14 
During another raid at village Lanchoo in Kokernag area of Anantnag district on May 14, security forces recovered 2.2 kg of RDX, seven hand grenades, seven UBGLs, one remote control receiver unit, ten magazines and 217 rounds
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During another raid at village Lanchoo in Kokernag area of Anantnag district on May 14, security forces recovered 2.2 kg of RDX, seven hand grenades, seven UBGLs, one remote control receiver unit, ten magazines and 217 rounds
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May - 14 
Elsewhere in Manipur, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by unidentified terrorists was found at Lilong Bridge on the National Highway 39 in Imphal East on May 14. The IED was subsequently detonated by the police.
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Elsewhere in Manipur, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by unidentified terrorists was found at Lilong Bridge on the National Highway 39 in Imphal East on May 14. The IED was subsequently detonated by the police.
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May - 14 
Media reports have indicated that security force (SF) personnel arrested three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists during separate raids in Manipur. Citing official sources, reports stated that
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Media reports have indicated that security force (SF) personnel arrested three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists during separate raids in Manipur. Citing official sources, reports stated that the SF personnel arrested one KCP cadre near Thambalkhong Mayai Leikai in Imphal East district on May 12. Two other KCP terrorists were arrested from the Imphal Polo Ground area on May 13.
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May - 14 
On May 14, an 'area commander' of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) was killed in an encounter with security forces in an unspecified location in West Tripura district. An unspecified number of grenades and incriminating documents were recovered fro
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On May 14, an 'area commander' of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) was killed in an encounter with security forces in an unspecified location in West Tripura district. An unspecified number of grenades and incriminating documents were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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May - 14 
On May 14, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead an ex-village community leader and Telugu Desam Party activist, B. Subramanyam Reddy, in Bodevandlapalle village of the Chittoor district in
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On May 14, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead an ex-village community leader and Telugu Desam Party activist, B. Subramanyam Reddy, in Bodevandlapalle village of the Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. According to police sources, the Naxalites had destroyed his house six months ago for allegedly passing on information to the police about PWG supporters.
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May - 14 
The Anantapur district police arrested four Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) on May 14. The police also arrested two other Naxalites in the same district.
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The Anantapur district police arrested four Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) on May 14. The police also arrested two other Naxalites in the same district.
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May - 14 
The Telegraph on May 14 stated that two United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres surrendered before the security forces along with one AK-56 rifle, one 8 mm pistol, some ammunition and incriminating documents at Mariani in the Jorhat distri
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The Telegraph on May 14 stated that two United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres surrendered before the security forces along with one AK-56 rifle, one 8 mm pistol, some ammunition and incriminating documents at Mariani in the Jorhat district.
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May - 14 
Unidentified men on May 14 abducted a prominent Naga author Kaka D. Iralu from his residence at capital Kohima.
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Unidentified men on May 14 abducted a prominent Naga author Kaka D. Iralu from his residence at capital Kohima.
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May - 14 
Police in Karachi have reportedly identified a police constable as the suicide bomber, who killed 19 people in the Hyderi Mosque, inside the Sindh Madarsa-tul-Islam on May 7. At least nine persons, including the father and six brothers of the accused
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Police in Karachi have reportedly identified a police constable as the suicide bomber, who killed 19 people in the Hyderi Mosque, inside the Sindh Madarsa-tul-Islam on May 7. At least nine persons, including the father and six brothers of the accused, have been arrested for questioning, reported The News. Constable Muhammad Akbar had been allegedly affiliated with the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) before joining the police in 2002. According to police sources, the investigating team had found a police belt from the mosque which was allotted to him.
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May - 14 
Six members of a Shia family, including two women and a baby girl, were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants at their residence in the Mughalpura area of Lahore on May 14. According to police sources, the words "Shias are infidels" were pa
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Six members of a Shia family, including two women and a baby girl, were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants at their residence in the Mughalpura area of Lahore on May 14. According to police sources, the words "Shias are infidels" were painted on the walls of the house indicating that it was a sectarian killing. However, a senior police officer Chaudhry Shafqat Ahmad said the killers might have written anti-Shia slogans to give the crime a sectarian look.
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May - 14 
The Federal Interior Ministry has reportedly asked the security agencies to monitor Punjab’s Madrassas (seminaries) closely, particularly those with links to Jehadi and sectarian groups, consequent to reports that activists of defunct terrorist outfi
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The Federal Interior Ministry has reportedly asked the security agencies to monitor Punjab’s Madrassas (seminaries) closely, particularly those with links to Jehadi and sectarian groups, consequent to reports that activists of defunct terrorist outfits were hiding there. According to Daily Times, the Interior Ministry asked for tighter surveillance of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Tehreek Khuddamul Islam (earlier known as Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]), Jamaatul Furqan and Jamiat-ul-Ansar cadres after information that many had parted ways with their organisations because they thought their leaders had abandoned Jehad and become intelligence agencies’ puppets. Some arrested terrorists are reported to have confessed during interrogation that their colleagues were using seminaries as hideouts across the country.
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May - 14 
21 officials of the Lalitpur sub-metropolitan city, appointed by the outgoing Surya Bahadur Thapa Government, quit their posts on May 14 after announcing that they could no longer remain in posts at the time of (political) uncertainty. "We could not
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21 officials of the Lalitpur sub-metropolitan city, appointed by the outgoing Surya Bahadur Thapa Government, quit their posts on May 14 after announcing that they could no longer remain in posts at the time of (political) uncertainty. "We could not concentrate on development works due to the threats and terror," said Mayor Buddhi Raj Bajracharya. A Nepal Samacharpatra report added that the Maoists on May 14 warned all officials of Kathmandu metropolitan city and Kirtipur municipality to resign within 48 hours or face the consequences. The insurgents have also issued a similar ultimatum to the officials of Bhaktapur and Madhyapur Thimi municipalities, the report added.
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May - 14 
Maoists reportedly attacked the local standard and metrology office at Birgunj in the Parsa district. No casualties have been reported in the attack.
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Maoists reportedly attacked the local standard and metrology office at Birgunj in the Parsa district. No casualties have been reported in the attack.
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May - 14 
Nepal News reports that a Maoist 'minister' in the "Tamuwan Autonomous People's Government", Raj Bikram Bhurtel, and his wife Sita Bhurtel, were killed in a security operation in Kaski on May 14. A statement issued by the army's regional headquarters
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Nepal News reports that a Maoist 'minister' in the "Tamuwan Autonomous People's Government", Raj Bikram Bhurtel, and his wife Sita Bhurtel, were killed in a security operation in Kaski on May 14. A statement issued by the army's regional headquarters in Pokhara said Bhurtel was the minister of the 'Department of Transportation and Physical Infrastructure' in the Tamuwan government declared by the Maoists.
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May - 14 
On May 14, Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead a police personnel in the Dang district. In a separate incident on the same day, two civilians were killed in Dailekh district when a bomb allegedly planted by the Maoists exploded.
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On May 14, Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead a police personnel in the Dang district. In a separate incident on the same day, two civilians were killed in Dailekh district when a bomb allegedly planted by the Maoists exploded.
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May - 14 
The Himalayan Times reports that on May 14, the five agitating political parties announced a five-day-long protest programme beginning from May 15 to 20 to force the King "to return sovereign right and executive power to the people."
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The Himalayan Times reports that on May 14, the five agitating political parties announced a five-day-long protest programme beginning from May 15 to 20 to force the King "to return sovereign right and executive power to the people."
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May - 14 
According to Daily Star, the United States has offered the Bangladesh Government assistance in investigating the Chittagong arms seizure of April 2 but has not secured any response thus far. The US proposed that the arms haul case be investigated by
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According to Daily Star, the United States has offered the Bangladesh Government assistance in investigating the Chittagong arms seizure of April 2 but has not secured any response thus far. The US proposed that the arms haul case be investigated by its customs department to track down the origin and destination of the cache. Ambassador Harry K Thomas reportedly said, "We offered assistance and have not heard from the government."
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May - 14 
Daily Star has reported that locals in the northwest have alleged that the Deputy Minister for Land, Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu, and other local legislators are supporting the vigilante Islamist extremist outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJ
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Daily Star has reported that locals in the northwest have alleged that the Deputy Minister for Land, Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu, and other local legislators are supporting the vigilante Islamist extremist outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), against outlawed left-wing extremists. The JMJB's action reportedly started in certain sub-districts of Rajshahi, Naogaon and Natore after the outlaws popularly known as 'Sarbahara' killed four relatives and friends of the Deputy Minister and other parliamentarians in the past six months. However, the JMJB's self-styled 'spiritual leader' Mawlana Abdur Rahman has denied these allegations.
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May - 14 
The Daily Star has indicated that JMJB 'Operations Commander' Bangla Bhai has started withdrawing his activists from Rajshahi on May 13 and dispatching them to Pabna to allegedly carry out vigilante action against the outlaws.
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The Daily Star has indicated that JMJB 'Operations Commander' Bangla Bhai has started withdrawing his activists from Rajshahi on May 13 and dispatching them to Pabna to allegedly carry out vigilante action against the outlaws.
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May - 14 
The Daily Star has reported that killings by left-wing extremists in the Chuadanga district have increased alarmingly. At least 91 people were killed in the district in the last four months compared to 40 in the previous three months. The report quot
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The Daily Star has reported that killings by left-wing extremists in the Chuadanga district have increased alarmingly. At least 91 people were killed in the district in the last four months compared to 40 in the previous three months. The report quotes intelligence agencies as saying that fifty ringleaders control the armed cadres who possess about 15,000 illegal firearms. The prominent outlawed parties active in the area are the PBCP, Janajuddha faction of the PBCP, Banglar Communist Party (BCP), Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB) and Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) of Sromojibi Mukti Andolon.
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May - 14 
Two armed cadres, including a 'regional leader', of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed by police personnel in an encounter at Bamanagar in the Chuadanga district when the extremists reportedly jumped fro
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Two armed cadres, including a 'regional leader', of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed by police personnel in an encounter at Bamanagar in the Chuadanga district when the extremists reportedly jumped from a vehicle to escape after they were arrested. According to police sources, they were members of the ML Red Flag, a newly floated offshoot of the PBCP.
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May - 14 
The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, Christina B. Rocca, said in Colombo that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "will remain'' in Washington's list as a "foreign terrorist organisation'' until it renounces
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The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, Christina B. Rocca, said in Colombo that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "will remain'' in Washington's list as a "foreign terrorist organisation'' until it renounces violence and terrorism in "word and deed.''
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May - 15 
According to delayed reports, ‘vice-chairman’ of the People’s Republic of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Nongdren, was injured in an encounter with security forces on May 15-night at a border village of Tripura while trying to sneak into Bangladesh. However, h
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According to delayed reports, ‘vice-chairman’ of the People’s Republic of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Nongdren, was injured in an encounter with security forces on May 15-night at a border village of Tripura while trying to sneak into Bangladesh. However, his companions managed to escort Nongdren to a safer place.
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May - 15 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 2.5 kilograms, planted by terrorists in a passenger bus in Srinagar was detected and later defused by security forces on May 15.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 2.5 kilograms, planted by terrorists in a passenger bus in Srinagar was detected and later defused by security forces on May 15.
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May - 15 
Another village head was shot at and injured by a group of terrorists at Batgund-Duroo in south Kashmir district of Anantnag.
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Another village head was shot at and injured by a group of terrorists at Batgund-Duroo in south Kashmir district of Anantnag.
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May - 15 
In the Guntur district on May 15, PWG cadres blasted the gateman's cabin at the railway level crossing between Sattenanapalli and Dulipala villages in the Guntur district and also destroyed about 10 liquor shops in the villages near the Nagarjunasaga
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In the Guntur district on May 15, PWG cadres blasted the gateman's cabin at the railway level crossing between Sattenanapalli and Dulipala villages in the Guntur district and also destroyed about 10 liquor shops in the villages near the Nagarjunasagar project. Further in the same district, about 20-armed PWG Naxalites on May 15 blasted TDP’s leader Gonuguntla Leelavathi’s house at Inimella village and also destroyed the house of another TDP leader Narsi Reddy in Papayapalem village.
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May - 15 
On May 15, unidentified terrorists entered the house of village head, Sonaullah Ganai, at Bazipora in Sumbal area of north Kashmir and shot him dead. The terrorists then entered another house in the same village and shot dead another civilian, Abdul
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On May 15, unidentified terrorists entered the house of village head, Sonaullah Ganai, at Bazipora in Sumbal area of north Kashmir and shot him dead. The terrorists then entered another house in the same village and shot dead another civilian, Abdul Rashid Bhat and his wife Saleema.
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May - 15 
Security forces recovered two pistols, two UBGL, 10 detonators, four hand grenades, one wireless set, 60 rounds and two AK butts from a house at Athura Donilalpora in the Baramulla district.
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Security forces recovered two pistols, two UBGL, 10 detonators, four hand grenades, one wireless set, 60 rounds and two AK butts from a house at Athura Donilalpora in the Baramulla district.
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May - 15 
uUnidentified terrorists shot dead a surrendered terrorist, Ali Mohammad Wani, at Magam in the Budgam district.
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uUnidentified terrorists shot dead a surrendered terrorist, Ali Mohammad Wani, at Magam in the Budgam district.
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May - 15 
On May 15, President Pervez Musharraf called for a review of "controversial" Islamic laws that human rights groups say are discriminatory against women and minorities. Speaking at a convention on human rights in Islamabad, President Musharraf said th
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On May 15, President Pervez Musharraf called for a review of "controversial" Islamic laws that human rights groups say are discriminatory against women and minorities. Speaking at a convention on human rights in Islamabad, President Musharraf said the strict Islamic laws passed under the military dictatorship of late General Muhammad Zia ul Haq in 1979 should be studied afresh to ensure they were not misused."The nation should not shy away from re-examining the Hudood Ordinance by scholars, lawyers and legislators within the teachings of the Holy Qur'aan," he said. The President also called for passing a law to ban honour killing and said the Hudood Ordinance and the Blasphemy Law be studied afresh to ensure that they are not misused.
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May - 15 May - 16
All officials of the Kirtipur Municipality, including the Mayor, who were appointed by the Surya Bahadur Thapa Government, quit their posts on May 15. They announced their collective resignation after an informal emergency board meeting. According to
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All officials of the Kirtipur Municipality, including the Mayor, who were appointed by the Surya Bahadur Thapa Government, quit their posts on May 15. They announced their collective resignation after an informal emergency board meeting. According to media reports, the Maoists on May 14 had given an ultimatum to the officials to resign within 48 hours.
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May - 15 
Maoists have locked out the office of a non-government organisation in Palpa district for operating 'without permission'.
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Maoists have locked out the office of a non-government organisation in Palpa district for operating 'without permission'.
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May - 15 May - 16
Nepal News has reported that Maoist insurgents killed two civilians in separate incidents in the Nuwakot and Dhanusha districts on May 15-night. Separately, a group of Maoists killed another civilian at Bijalpura in the Mahottari district on May 16.
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Nepal News has reported that Maoist insurgents killed two civilians in separate incidents in the Nuwakot and Dhanusha districts on May 15-night. Separately, a group of Maoists killed another civilian at Bijalpura in the Mahottari district on May 16.
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May - 15 
One civilian was killed and two others were injured when a bomb planted by Maoist insurgents exploded in Dailekh on May 15.
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One civilian was killed and two others were injured when a bomb planted by Maoist insurgents exploded in Dailekh on May 15.
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May - 15 May - 17
According to the Daily Star, the police are yet to receive orders for the arrest of Bangla Bhai, chief of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). Police stations reportedly did not get instructions on what the Deputy In
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According to the Daily Star, the police are yet to receive orders for the arrest of Bangla Bhai, chief of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). Police stations reportedly did not get instructions on what the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Rajshahi on May 17 said was issued. The Home Ministry had reportedly issued the order on May 16 to arrest Bangla Bhai, blamed for killing five underground outlaws in the northwest in vigilante action since April 1. The report quoting unnamed sources also indicated that Bangla Bhai returned to Rajshahi on May 15 from Pabna after villagers caught 19 operatives of his outfit in Kalupara a day earlier. He is currently suspected to be holed up at Bagmara in Rajshahi or Naldanga in Natore, allegedly supported by relatives of a Deputy Minister and supporters of another Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker.
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May - 15 
In another incident, police on May 15 reportedly recovered the dead body of an Islami Chhtra Shibir (ICS) cadre, Monwar Hossain Shoel alias 'cadre Shoel', from near the main gate of a university in Kushtia. The Gono Mukti Fouz has reportedly claimed
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In another incident, police on May 15 reportedly recovered the dead body of an Islami Chhtra Shibir (ICS) cadre, Monwar Hossain Shoel alias 'cadre Shoel', from near the main gate of a university in Kushtia. The Gono Mukti Fouz has reportedly claimed responsibility for his murder.
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May - 15 
The Government has reportedly instructed the police to arrest JMJB chief Bangla Bhai after a decision was taken to this effect on May 15 at the meeting of the cabinet committee on law and order.
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The Government has reportedly instructed the police to arrest JMJB chief Bangla Bhai after a decision was taken to this effect on May 15 at the meeting of the cabinet committee on law and order.
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May - 15 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga has appointed Jayantha Dhanapala as Secretary-General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process and as Senior Adviser to the President from June 1. Dhanapala will function directly under the President and w
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga has appointed Jayantha Dhanapala as Secretary-General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process and as Senior Adviser to the President from June 1. Dhanapala will function directly under the President and will serve in an honorary capacity.
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May - 16 
A civilian was killed during a shootout between the Army and a group of terrorists at village Arsipora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Separately, a civilian was abducted and later shot dead by terrorists at Chachal in the Banihal area of Do
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A civilian was killed during a shootout between the Army and a group of terrorists at village Arsipora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Separately, a civilian was abducted and later shot dead by terrorists at Chachal in the Banihal area of Doda district. Further, two soldiers were injured when terrorists fired a grenade towards a security bunker at Mohalla Shiekh Sahib in the Sopore area of Baramulla district.
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May - 16 
A large public meeting against the activities of various terrorist outfits, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was held at Pantan near Chhaygaon.
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A large public meeting against the activities of various terrorist outfits, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was held at Pantan near Chhaygaon.
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May - 16 
A People’s War Group (PWG) spokesperson, Malkapuram Bhaskar alias Chandranna, in an interview stated that the new Government should immediately initiate steps to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA), de-proscribe the PWG, put an end to
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A People’s War Group (PWG) spokesperson, Malkapuram Bhaskar alias Chandranna, in an interview stated that the new Government should immediately initiate steps to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA), de-proscribe the PWG, put an end to the policy of ‘encounter killings’ and order a judicial inquiry into the ‘fake encounter killings’ in the past. Separately, The Hindu has reported that a PWG leader, said to be ‘central organiser’ of the Rachankonda dalam (squad), addressing a village assembly at Devulamma Nagaram village in Nalgonda district on May 16, has claimed that it "will physically eliminate'' Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including the former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. He also said that the PWG would not be silent if the new Government adopted the same polices.
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May - 16 
According to the Pioneer, indicating a major shift in the policy of countering left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) violence, the police have stopped combing operations. State Director General of Police, S R Sukumara, said that Superintendents
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According to the Pioneer, indicating a major shift in the policy of countering left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) violence, the police have stopped combing operations. State Director General of Police, S R Sukumara, said that Superintendents of Police have been directed to stop combing operations with immediate effect and remove all police camps from the forest areas. The elite anti-Naxalite force - Greyhounds- was reportedly being recalled from the Naxalite-infested forest areas. He said that this was part of the new Government (the Congress party won the recent Assembly elections) policy to create a congenial atmosphere in the State. He, however, added that in case of a Naxalite attack, the police will respond.
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May - 16 
During another encounter, two foreign mercenaries and a soldier were killed and another soldier sustained injuries at village Madoon in the Rajouri district. Sources in Rajouri identified the slain terrorists as Mohammed Jamil alias Mukhtair, a resid
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During another encounter, two foreign mercenaries and a soldier were killed and another soldier sustained injuries at village Madoon in the Rajouri district. Sources in Rajouri identified the slain terrorists as Mohammed Jamil alias Mukhtair, a resident of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and an activist of Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) and Abu Azrar, a ‘district commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), a resident of Pakistan. Two AK rifles, seven magazines, 164 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade and Rupees 3240 in cash were recovered from their possession.
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May - 16 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Kenyanwali Gali in the Kupwara district and recovered an unspecified quantity of assorted weapons and ammunition. Troops also recovered one AK rifle, one magazine, 145 rounds of
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Kenyanwali Gali in the Kupwara district and recovered an unspecified quantity of assorted weapons and ammunition. Troops also recovered one AK rifle, one magazine, 145 rounds of ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade and some medicines from two hideouts at Bharat Ghala in Rajouri district.
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May - 16 
Media reports have indicated that three Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) terrorists have surrendered before Brigadier RK Sharma, Commander of 59 Mountain Brigade, at the 14th Assam Rifles post at Jwalamukhi near Imphal in Manipur on May
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Media reports have indicated that three Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) terrorists have surrendered before Brigadier RK Sharma, Commander of 59 Mountain Brigade, at the 14th Assam Rifles post at Jwalamukhi near Imphal in Manipur on May 16. They also deposited, one 303 rifle, one bolt action rifle, one 9 mm pistol, a hand grenade and some assorted ammunition and also received certificates and incentive cash awards of Rupees 3000 each during the ceremony.
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May - 16 
Media reports quoting the Home Minister, Twanluia, stated that the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would sign an accord in June 2004 paving the way for restoration of peace among the Brus or Reangs sheltered in the refugee
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Media reports quoting the Home Minister, Twanluia, stated that the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would sign an accord in June 2004 paving the way for restoration of peace among the Brus or Reangs sheltered in the refugee camps of Tripura.
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May - 16 
On May 16, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a pastor, branding him as a police informer, at Darakonda village in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
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On May 16, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a pastor, branding him as a police informer, at Darakonda village in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
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May - 16 
On May 16, suspected Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) cadres abducted a businessman from Tumpreng under Hojai subdivision in the Nagaon district of Assam. According to sources, non-payment of extortion amount is the reason behind the abduction.
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On May 16, suspected Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) cadres abducted a businessman from Tumpreng under Hojai subdivision in the Nagaon district of Assam. According to sources, non-payment of extortion amount is the reason behind the abduction.
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May - 16 
On May 16, two Tiwa Tigers Liberation Front (TTLF) cadres were arrested from Topatoli near the Assam-Meghalaya border in the Morigaon district of Assam. A .303 revolver along with 10 rounds of ammunition and some incriminating documents were recovere
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On May 16, two Tiwa Tigers Liberation Front (TTLF) cadres were arrested from Topatoli near the Assam-Meghalaya border in the Morigaon district of Assam. A .303 revolver along with 10 rounds of ammunition and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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May - 16 
Over 5,000 people reportedly attended the birth centennial of the founder of Naga insurgency, Angami Zapfu Phizo, amidst two bomb blasts and a warning from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 16 in Kohima. The even
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Over 5,000 people reportedly attended the birth centennial of the founder of Naga insurgency, Angami Zapfu Phizo, amidst two bomb blasts and a warning from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 16 in Kohima. The event also coincided with the Naga 53rd "plebiscite day". Meanwhile, Naga National Council (NNC) president Adino Phizo, in a message from London said, "National stand on sovereignty is unassailable. There can be no excuse for India to continue dallying with outfits led by vested interest peripheral to Nagaland politics and no mandate to represent Nagaland. Such outfits in nexus with the Indian army have been seen a threat to peace in neighboring Indian states and Nagaland in recent times."
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May - 16 
Reports from the Anantnag district indicated that four unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the troops at village Goran on May 16. Two AK rifles, one pistol, one RPG launcher and a radio set were recovered from the incident si
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Reports from the Anantnag district indicated that four unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the troops at village Goran on May 16. Two AK rifles, one pistol, one RPG launcher and a radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 16 
The anti-talks faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on May 16 is reported to have renamed itself as Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and its armed wing as Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Resistance Force
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The anti-talks faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on May 16 is reported to have renamed itself as Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and its armed wing as Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Resistance Force (KNPR).
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May - 16 
The Telegraph has reported that left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) issued a press release on May 16 declaring that the group had "sentenced to death" 11 senior leaders of various political parties
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The Telegraph has reported that left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) issued a press release on May 16 declaring that the group had "sentenced to death" 11 senior leaders of various political parties. Nine journalists of Bokaro have also been reportedly asked to attend the MCC Jan Adalat (people’s court), to be convened within a week, in order to plead their cases and if ‘convicted’ they will be beaten up. The leaders, journalists and the media were informed of this through a press release sent by MCC 'north zonal secretary' Arun Kumar.
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May - 16 
According to Daily Times, a Pentecostal preacher is suspected to have been abducted on May 16 by an unidentified Islamist militant group, after he disappeared in the southwestern city of Quetta. Wilson Fazal, a Pakistani Christian cleric at a local c
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According to Daily Times, a Pentecostal preacher is suspected to have been abducted on May 16 by an unidentified Islamist militant group, after he disappeared in the southwestern city of Quetta. Wilson Fazal, a Pakistani Christian cleric at a local city church, had reportedly been receiving threatening letters from an unidentified Islamist group urging him to convert to Islam or face unspecified consequences. His son Jerry said the latest hand-written letter was delivered to their house five days ago asking Wilson to stop preaching Christianity. The letter was apparently sent by a group calling itself Mahaz-e-Jihad, or "Frontier of the Holy War."
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May - 16 
The two suicide bombers involved in the March 2-attack on a Shia procession in the Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta have been identified as members of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). At least 47 persons were killed and more than 150 wo
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The two suicide bombers involved in the March 2-attack on a Shia procession in the Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta have been identified as members of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). At least 47 persons were killed and more than 150 wounded when a procession of the Shia sect was attacked by rival Sunni extremists. Police have also reportedly arrested a police constable, identified as Ghulam Haider Lehri, who allegedly aided the bombers in the attack, provincial police chief Shoaib Suddle told reporters at a press conference in Quetta on May 16. "Police managed to identify the two suicide attackers of Ashura procession and five other suspects," he said. He also said the attackers belonged to the banned LeJ.
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May - 16 
In the capital Kathmandu, suspected insurgents detonated a bomb in a garment factory situated inside Balaju Industrial Area on May 16-morning, causing minor damages to the building and destroying bundles of ready-made garments and machinery. However
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In the capital Kathmandu, suspected insurgents detonated a bomb in a garment factory situated inside Balaju Industrial Area on May 16-morning, causing minor damages to the building and destroying bundles of ready-made garments and machinery. However no human casualties were reported in the blast.
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May - 16 
The Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a press statement issued on May 16 reiterated the need to resolve the current conflict through roundtable talks consisting of the political parties, the King, the civil society and United Nations. This was his
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The Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a press statement issued on May 16 reiterated the need to resolve the current conflict through roundtable talks consisting of the political parties, the King, the civil society and United Nations. This was his second statement for the need of talks since the resignation of Prime Minister Thapa. Outlining the need for an interim Government, he urged all parties to formulate a new constitution through the election of a constituent assembly saying, "[It] can find a way out of the current conflict and political deadlock."
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May - 16 
A report in the Daily Star has indicated that consequent to the activities of JMJB and law enforcers in the southwestern zone, outlaws known as Sarbaharas are now taking shelter in the southern Barisal division.
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A report in the Daily Star has indicated that consequent to the activities of JMJB and law enforcers in the southwestern zone, outlaws known as Sarbaharas are now taking shelter in the southern Barisal division.
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May - 16 
According to Daily Star, the newly emerged Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), is another name for the Jama'atul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB), which was active during 2003 and whose armed cadres had reportedly fought with
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According to Daily Star, the newly emerged Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), is another name for the Jama'atul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB), which was active during 2003 and whose armed cadres had reportedly fought with police for hours at Jaipurhat in August 2003. JMJB's self-styled spiritual leader, Moulana Abdur Rahman, claimed that his organisation was established in 1998, but an investigation reveals that the militant organisation is the same JMB.
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May - 17 
According to reports from north Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists shot dead two civilians at their residence in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district on May 17.
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According to reports from north Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists shot dead two civilians at their residence in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district on May 17.
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May - 17 
According to Shillong Times, five Hynniewtrep National Volunteer Council (HNLC) cadres have surrendered recently in Mizoram before the Border Security Force (BSF). Quoting Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) L Sailo, reports indicated that the
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According to Shillong Times, five Hynniewtrep National Volunteer Council (HNLC) cadres have surrendered recently in Mizoram before the Border Security Force (BSF). Quoting Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) L Sailo, reports indicated that the surrendered terrorists are likely to be handed over to the Jaintia Hills police on May 18, today. According to Sailo, the terrorists are surrendering in Mizoram due to the proximity of HNLC camps in the Chittagong area of Bangladesh to Mizoram.
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May - 17 
In south Kashmir, some unidentified terrorist appeared at Amlar in the Tral area of Pulwama district and opened gunfire on the family members of one Wali Mohammad Khanday. A girl is reported to have sustained injuries in the shootout. Separately, sus
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In south Kashmir, some unidentified terrorist appeared at Amlar in the Tral area of Pulwama district and opened gunfire on the family members of one Wali Mohammad Khanday. A girl is reported to have sustained injuries in the shootout. Separately, suspected terrorists shot at and injured two civilians in the Shopian area of the same district.
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May - 17 
On May 17, six Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, were reportedly killed during an ambush laid by terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Thalcherra-Go
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On May 17, six Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, were reportedly killed during an ambush laid by terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Thalcherra-Gobindabari road in the Dhalai district of Tripura. The incident occurred while two vehicles carrying the BSF personnel were returning to Chawmanu from Thalcherra. The terrorists also decamped with three rifles, two carbines and an unspecified quantity of ammunition.
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May - 17 
On May 17, the police arrested five girls, including a minor, cadre of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) belonging to the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC) from Chunga-Basdih village in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. The police a
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On May 17, the police arrested five girls, including a minor, cadre of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) belonging to the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC) from Chunga-Basdih village in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. The police also recovered Rupees 5,000 in cash and some Naxalite literature from the arrested.
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May - 17 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah has indicated that it would adhere to the principle of the ongoing peace process with the Union Government, despite a change in New Delhi. K Chawang, 'deputy kilonser' of the ‘publicity and infor
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah has indicated that it would adhere to the principle of the ongoing peace process with the Union Government, despite a change in New Delhi. K Chawang, 'deputy kilonser' of the ‘publicity and information department’ reportedly informed the Sangai Express on May 17 that the peace talks are not between a political party and the NSCN-IM but between the Government of India and the outfit.
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May - 17 
The Police have reportedly stopped combing operations in the Mahbubnagar district in order to facilitate the creation of a congenial atmosphere for the Government to hold talks with the banned Naxalite outfits.
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The Police have reportedly stopped combing operations in the Mahbubnagar district in order to facilitate the creation of a congenial atmosphere for the Government to hold talks with the banned Naxalite outfits.
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May - 17 
According to Daily Times, Pakistani women are being trained to become suicide bombers by the widow of an Uzbek terrorist. Intelligence agencies have reportedly submitted reports to the Interior Ministry revealing that Aziza, a citizen of Uzbekistan a
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According to Daily Times, Pakistani women are being trained to become suicide bombers by the widow of an Uzbek terrorist. Intelligence agencies have reportedly submitted reports to the Interior Ministry revealing that Aziza, a citizen of Uzbekistan and widow of Ubaidullah, an active member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, is allegedly training female suicide bombers at a base in Pakistan’s mountains. Sources said that this is the first time in Pakistan that women were being trained for suicide missions. Ubaidullah was reportedly killed in January 2004 during an operation in South Waziristan conducted by the armed forces of Pakistan. The report said that in late March 2004, Aziza told her relatives that she intended to avenge her husband’s death by committing terrorist acts in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks might occur in the big cites of Pakistan and important Government officials could be targeted by trained female terrorists, sources added.
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May - 17 
According to Himalayan Times, security throughout the country has been beefed up to counter the Maoist call for three-day strike beginning today, May 17. Troops have reportedly received "shoot-to-kill" orders if they sight anyone suspicious. The stri
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According to Himalayan Times, security throughout the country has been beefed up to counter the Maoist call for three-day strike beginning today, May 17. Troops have reportedly received "shoot-to-kill" orders if they sight anyone suspicious. The strike, according to Nepal News, marks the end of Maoists' one-month long agitation against what they call the 'anti-democratic forces and infamous royalists.'
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May - 17 
According to Nepal News, at least three Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes with security force personnel on May 17. While a Maoist was shot dead at Jhiling in the Nuwakot district when his group opened fire at the troops carrying o
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According to Nepal News, at least three Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes with security force personnel on May 17. While a Maoist was shot dead at Jhiling in the Nuwakot district when his group opened fire at the troops carrying out a search operation in the area, in Syangja, an insurgent was killed at Sri Krishna Gandaki area when he was attempting to plant a bomb inside the Kaligandaki ‘A’ Hydroelectric Power Project. Another Maoist was killed during a shootout in the Sarlahi district. Separately, a group of seven Maoists are reported to have set ablaze an ambulance in Dhankuta on the same day.
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May - 17 
Nepal News reports added that more officials nominated by the Surya Bahadur Thapa regime, including the Palpa District Development Chairman (DDC) Dul Bahadur Kunwar and the Mayor of Tansen Municipality, Bhimsen Karki, resigned on May 17. The Deputy M
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Nepal News reports added that more officials nominated by the Surya Bahadur Thapa regime, including the Palpa District Development Chairman (DDC) Dul Bahadur Kunwar and the Mayor of Tansen Municipality, Bhimsen Karki, resigned on May 17. The Deputy Mayor of Tansen Municipality has also reportedly resigned from his post. While a majority of those who quit cited personal reasons for resigning, as reported earlier, the insurgents have been pressurising them to do so.
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May - 17 
Two security force personnel were wounded during a landmine blast at Jagurama in the Surkhet district on May 17. Suspected insurgents also exploded a bomb at the premises of the Labor Tribunal at Gyaneswor in the capital Kathmandu on the same day. Ho
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Two security force personnel were wounded during a landmine blast at Jagurama in the Surkhet district on May 17. Suspected insurgents also exploded a bomb at the premises of the Labor Tribunal at Gyaneswor in the capital Kathmandu on the same day. However, there were no fatalities in the explosion.
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May - 17 
According to the Daily Star, cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed two operatives of the vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), injured six others and launched arson attacks
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According to the Daily Star, cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed two operatives of the vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), injured six others and launched arson attacks on three houses in Naogaon on May 17. This attack was reportedly in revenge for the killing of five outlaws in the northwest since April 1 in vigilante attacks allegedly carried out by the JMJB. However, according to police sources, JMJB 'operations commander' Bangla Bhai was no longer in Rajshahi. He has been reportedly staying alternately at camps in Bagmara in Rajshahi and Naldanga in Natore.
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May - 17 
The JMJB reportedly opened a camp at Vitigram in Naogaon with a pledge to eliminate underground outlaws.
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The JMJB reportedly opened a camp at Vitigram in Naogaon with a pledge to eliminate underground outlaws.
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May - 17 
The Hindu has reported that the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are likely to recommence either in end-July or early August this year. The Norwegian Government, which has been requeste
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The Hindu has reported that the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are likely to recommence either in end-July or early August this year. The Norwegian Government, which has been requested by Colombo and the LTTE to continue with its role as facilitator, is to make a formal announcement on the dates and the venue shortly. The report added that the venue is likely to be a "small European country, which is not a major power.''
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May - 18 
A civilian was shot dead by a group of unidentified terrorists in his residence at Mahu in the Banihal area of Doda district.
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A civilian was shot dead by a group of unidentified terrorists in his residence at Mahu in the Banihal area of Doda district.
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May - 18 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Abu Hazara of Pakistan, was shot dead by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles at Raliyar in Doda district. One RPG launcher, two RPG shells and four hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Abu Hazara of Pakistan, was shot dead by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles at Raliyar in Doda district. One RPG launcher, two RPG shells and four hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
A soldier and two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed during an encounter that ensued after troops raided the residence of a local leader of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), namely Mohammad Yusuf Lone, at Chawalgam
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A soldier and two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed during an encounter that ensued after troops raided the residence of a local leader of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), namely Mohammad Yusuf Lone, at Chawalgam in the Anantnag district on May 18.
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May - 18 
Five NLFT terrorists surrendered at unspecified places in the Dhalai and South Tripura districts. In yet another incident, two terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the NLFT surrendered in Agartala along with two revolvers and 14 rounds of
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Five NLFT terrorists surrendered at unspecified places in the Dhalai and South Tripura districts. In yet another incident, two terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the NLFT surrendered in Agartala along with two revolvers and 14 rounds of live cartridges.
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May - 18 
On May 18, security forces arrested six terrorists of the Nayanbashi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from a hideout at Gandacherra in the Dhalai district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from them.
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On May 18, security forces arrested six terrorists of the Nayanbashi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from a hideout at Gandacherra in the Dhalai district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from them.
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May - 18 
Reports from Anantnag district indicated that a terrorist, affiliated to the Al Mansooran outfit, was shot dead during an encounter that ensued after troops raided a hideout at Jablipora near Bijbehara. One AK-56 rifle and a hand grenade were recover
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Reports from Anantnag district indicated that a terrorist, affiliated to the Al Mansooran outfit, was shot dead during an encounter that ensued after troops raided a hideout at Jablipora near Bijbehara. One AK-56 rifle and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site. In the same district, a group of four terrorists are reported to have escaped after killing a soldier at Bonigam in the Qazigund area. Further in Anantnag, a Hizb cadre was shot dead by the troops during a search operation at Kelam in the Bijbehara area.
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May - 18 
Six civilians, including three schoolchildren, and three soldiers were wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists threw a hand grenade in the direction of a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle at Pulwama. Separately, a Commanding Officer of the
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Six civilians, including three schoolchildren, and three soldiers were wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists threw a hand grenade in the direction of a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle at Pulwama. Separately, a Commanding Officer of the Army and a Company Commander of the BSF were among three security personnel injured during an encounter with terrorists at Sail Sui in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district.
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May - 18 
According to Daily Times, terrorists belonging to various proscribed organisations are using the Tableegi Jamaat (TJ) as a cover to escape arrest. "The Tableegi Jamaat is a non-militant movement which has never joined in any jihadi or political activ
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According to Daily Times, terrorists belonging to various proscribed organisations are using the Tableegi Jamaat (TJ) as a cover to escape arrest. "The Tableegi Jamaat is a non-militant movement which has never joined in any jihadi or political activities, but we have reports that militants’ from some banned organisations and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorists have joined the Jamaat’s preaching tours," said an unnamed law enforcement official on May 18. "These militants are not on these tours for religious reasons, but to save themselves from law enforcement agencies," he added. The TJ welcomes every Muslim without investigating his past and sends him on preaching tours. "The agencies are hesitant to raid the Jamaat’s centers since it enjoys public respect and any action could result in a public backlash," sources told Daily Times. They added that law enforcement agencies were monitoring TJ’s centers at Raiwind and elsewhere in Pakistan.
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May - 18 
An anti-terrorism court in Karachi acquitted on May 18 a terrorist of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) in a case concerning a hand-grenade attack on a police van in October 2001. The court exonerated Shaikh Ahmed Daniyal from the cha
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An anti-terrorism court in Karachi acquitted on May 18 a terrorist of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) in a case concerning a hand-grenade attack on a police van in October 2001. The court exonerated Shaikh Ahmed Daniyal from the charge while giving him benefit of doubt. Two police personnel were wounded during the grenade attack on October 23, 2001. Daniyal, however, is still facing charges of another grenade attack and murder of two police personnel. Earlier, he was sentenced to suffer a 14-year term in a bomb blast case.
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May - 18 
Authorities in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), according to The News, are pursuing the widow of an Uzbek Islamist terrorist after an intelligence report suggested that she was training women suicide bombers. As reported earlier, the intelligence
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Authorities in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), according to The News, are pursuing the widow of an Uzbek Islamist terrorist after an intelligence report suggested that she was training women suicide bombers. As reported earlier, the intelligence report indicated that Aziza, widow of Obaidullah, who was a member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, would launch attacks in Pakistan in May. An unnamed government official in NWFP told Reuters "It says she is training Pakistani women to become suicide bombers… The search is on for her, but until now there is no information yet on exact locations or timings of her possible attacks." He also said Aziza has set up a terrorist training camp in the mountainous tribal region bordering Afghanistan to allegedly avenge the killing of her husband during a Pakistani military operation in January 2004. However, Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Rauf Chaudhry denied that the authorities were hunting Aziza. "There is nothing of this sort," he said.
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May - 18 
Daily Times has reported that Nek Muhammad, the pardoned tribesman, on May 18 directed his associates to ‘prepare for action’. "We will soon start our activities. I know which targets to hit," Nek told Daily Times on the phone from an undisclosed loc
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Daily Times has reported that Nek Muhammad, the pardoned tribesman, on May 18 directed his associates to ‘prepare for action’. "We will soon start our activities. I know which targets to hit," Nek told Daily Times on the phone from an undisclosed location in South Waziristan Agency. He disclosed to The News that any action by the tribal force against him or other militants would create problems and trigger unrest in the area. He also reiterated his claim that there were no non-Pakistanis in South Waziristan.
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May - 18 
The Ahmadzai Wazir tribal force that reached Azam Warsak, 15 kilometers from Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on May 17 to carry out search operations is reported to have failed to locate any foreign terrorist. Armed with rocket-launchers, mis
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The Ahmadzai Wazir tribal force that reached Azam Warsak, 15 kilometers from Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on May 17 to carry out search operations is reported to have failed to locate any foreign terrorist. Armed with rocket-launchers, missiles, hand grenades and automatic weapons, the force on May 18 combed the area but failed to find any foreigner, reported The News. The 4,000-strong tribal force is also reported to have issued a warning of "stern action" against any tribesmen sheltering foreign terrorists. The warning came amidst reports that the Pakistan Army is preparing to launch a military operation in South Waziristan unless suspected Al Qaeda operatives in the region take up a Government offer of amnesty.
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May - 18 
90 officials from different Village Development Committees in the Ilam district have reportedly quit their posts under Maoist threats on May 18. Further, the Nepal Samacharpatra has reported that at least 50 teachers were abducted by the insurgents f
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90 officials from different Village Development Committees in the Ilam district have reportedly quit their posts under Maoist threats on May 18. Further, the Nepal Samacharpatra has reported that at least 50 teachers were abducted by the insurgents from the northern parts of Sarlahi district and were taken for 'people's education' training.
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May - 18 
According to Nepal News, at least five people, including two civilians, were killed in two separate bomb explosions on May 18. A school student, a 50-year-old woman and a Maoist insurgent lost their lives when a 'banner bomb' exploded at Thulapokhar
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According to Nepal News, at least five people, including two civilians, were killed in two separate bomb explosions on May 18. A school student, a 50-year-old woman and a Maoist insurgent lost their lives when a 'banner bomb' exploded at Thulapokhar in the Sindhupalchowk district. Similarly, at Banepa in the Kavre district, two Maoists were killed on May 18 evening when a bomb they were trying to plant inside a Nepal Electricity Authority jeep exploded accidentally.
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May - 18 
The first day of the three-day general strike called by the Maoists on May 18 reportedly crippled normal life country-wide. According to reports, most of the shops, educational institutions and business houses remained closed and vehicular movement w
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The first day of the three-day general strike called by the Maoists on May 18 reportedly crippled normal life country-wide. According to reports, most of the shops, educational institutions and business houses remained closed and vehicular movement was negligible.
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The three-day general strike that crippled life nationwide on May 18 and May 19 entered its final day on May 20, today. Reports indicate that life remains affected in the capital Kathmandu. Most of the shops and businesses are still closed. In separa
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The three-day general strike that crippled life nationwide on May 18 and May 19 entered its final day on May 20, today. Reports indicate that life remains affected in the capital Kathmandu. Most of the shops and businesses are still closed. In separate incidents, suspected Maoists blew up two taxies in Kathmandu on May 19. In another area of the capital, Maoists hurled a bomb at a passing taxi at Kalimati but no explosion occurred.The general strike was declared by the Maoists to mark the end of a one-month long agitation against what they call the "anti-democratic forces and infamous royalists."
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May - 18 
A cadre of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML-Lalpataka) who was arrested from Boyra Karimnagar area in Khulna city on May 9 after being assaulted by a mob succumbed to his injuries on May 18.
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A cadre of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML-Lalpataka) who was arrested from Boyra Karimnagar area in Khulna city on May 9 after being assaulted by a mob succumbed to his injuries on May 18.
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May - 18 
Delayed media reports indicated that on May 18, security forces recovered an illegal arms and ammunition cache during a pre-dawn encounter with unidentified terrorists at Panchari Upazila (subdivision) in the Khagrachhari district. The arms recovered
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Delayed media reports indicated that on May 18, security forces recovered an illegal arms and ammunition cache during a pre-dawn encounter with unidentified terrorists at Panchari Upazila (subdivision) in the Khagrachhari district. The arms recovered include two 7.62 mm light machine guns (LMGs), one self loading rifles (SLR), one 40 mm rocket launcher and 316 rounds of ammunitions, among other things. However, all the terrorists have reportedly managed to escape unhurt.
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May - 18 
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, on May 18 met Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina and reportedly discussed, among other things, the recent assassination of Awami League legislator Ahsanullah Master, emergence o
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The US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, on May 18 met Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina and reportedly discussed, among other things, the recent assassination of Awami League legislator Ahsanullah Master, emergence of religious extremists in the north and the Chittagong arms seizure. An Awami League presidium member Kazi Zafar Ullah said, "The US envoy expressed concern over the emergence of a religious extremist group in the northern districts reportedly under government patronization."
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May - 18 
On May 18, Japanese Special Envoy, Yasushi Akashi, reportedly held discussions at Kilinochchi with Thamilchelvan, head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political division, on issues related to the proposed resumption of peace talks betw
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On May 18, Japanese Special Envoy, Yasushi Akashi, reportedly held discussions at Kilinochchi with Thamilchelvan, head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political division, on issues related to the proposed resumption of peace talks between the outfit and the Sri Lankan Government. Discussions also focused on reconstruction and development in the northeast, said LTTE officials.
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May - 19 
A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who was injured in an attack by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on May 6 at a border outpost located at Rangicherra under Kailashahar subdivision in North Tripura district succumbed to hi
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A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who was injured in an attack by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on May 6 at a border outpost located at Rangicherra under Kailashahar subdivision in North Tripura district succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in the capital Agartala on May 19.
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May - 19 
A civilian was reportedly shot dead by left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Mallupally village in the Medak district of Andhra Pradesh on May 18. While fleeing from the incident site, the Naxalites
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A civilian was reportedly shot dead by left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Mallupally village in the Medak district of Andhra Pradesh on May 18. While fleeing from the incident site, the Naxalites left a letter stating they ‘eliminated’ him because he was a police informer, according to New Indian Express.
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May - 19 
A soldier was killed and eight persons, including four civilians, were wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed an Army truck on way from Thannamandi to Darhal at village Sagbarat in the Rajouri district. Later, Army enforcements reac
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A soldier was killed and eight persons, including four civilians, were wounded when a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed an Army truck on way from Thannamandi to Darhal at village Sagbarat in the Rajouri district. Later, Army enforcements reached the incident site and launched a search operation for the terrorists. In the subsequent encounter, another Army personnel was killed. The operation was continuing till last reports came in.
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May - 19 
A trader, who was abducted by Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) cadres on May 16 from Tumpreng under Hojai subdivision in Nagaon district, was released in the Hojai town on May 19.
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A trader, who was abducted by Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) cadres on May 16 from Tumpreng under Hojai subdivision in Nagaon district, was released in the Hojai town on May 19.
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May - 19 
According to Sangai Express, at least three cadres of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) who had deserted the outfit recently have returned to the parent body on May 19. The outfit's ‘department of publicity and propaganda’ terme
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According to Sangai Express, at least three cadres of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) who had deserted the outfit recently have returned to the parent body on May 19. The outfit's ‘department of publicity and propaganda’ termed the return as "the realization of truth by the three and failure of vested interest to create factions within the organisation." The three cadres, identified as Pte Kadam, Khomba and Chinglen, rejoined the outfit’s Bisnupur camp with one M-22, AK 56 and a self loading rifle in addition to 300 rounds of ammunition and one Kenwood wireless set.
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May - 19 
Four terrorists and one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and two BSF personnel sustained injuries during an encounter that ensued after a search operation at Sail Sui in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on May 19. Two other terr
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Four terrorists and one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and two BSF personnel sustained injuries during an encounter that ensued after a search operation at Sail Sui in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on May 19. Two other terrorists of the group, however, are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Three AK rifles, their magazines, two wireless sets, five hand grenades and some documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 19 
Indian Express has reported that following the decision of the new Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, the Chhattisgarh Government may also initiate a dialogue with the left-wing extremist outfit, People's War Group (PWG). Home Minister Brij Mohan Aggarwa
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Indian Express has reported that following the decision of the new Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, the Chhattisgarh Government may also initiate a dialogue with the left-wing extremist outfit, People's War Group (PWG). Home Minister Brij Mohan Aggarwal stated that the government "will wait for PWG’s response to the Andhra Pradesh CM’s offer and consult other Naxal-affected states for a common strategy."
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May - 19 May - 20
Manipur Police have reportedly intensified security measures in Manipur valley following reports of large-scale infiltration by the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF) terrorists into the region. Reports of May 20 further informed that armed MPL
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Manipur Police have reportedly intensified security measures in Manipur valley following reports of large-scale infiltration by the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF) terrorists into the region. Reports of May 20 further informed that armed MPLF terrorists had sneaked into various parts of the valley following the opening of army posts at their base areas in Sajik Tampak bordering Myanmar recently.
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May - 19 
On May 19, Bishnupur district commandos and unidentified armed terrorists have reportedly exchanged fire along the road leading to Ningthoukhong Gopinath, near Loktak Lake. However, there was no report of any casualty on either side.
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On May 19, Bishnupur district commandos and unidentified armed terrorists have reportedly exchanged fire along the road leading to Ningthoukhong Gopinath, near Loktak Lake. However, there was no report of any casualty on either side.
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May - 19 
The Assam Police on May 19 dug up the remains of two persons, identified as Jatin Brahma and his brother Arga, who were allegedly killed by National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists three and half years ago from Rupnagar in the Kokrajha
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The Assam Police on May 19 dug up the remains of two persons, identified as Jatin Brahma and his brother Arga, who were allegedly killed by National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists three and half years ago from Rupnagar in the Kokrajhar district.
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May - 19 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM), through a press release on May 19, issued ‘shoot-at-sight order’ on the poachers and timber smugglers at Intangki National Park in the Dimapur district of Nagaland with immediate effe
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM), through a press release on May 19, issued ‘shoot-at-sight order’ on the poachers and timber smugglers at Intangki National Park in the Dimapur district of Nagaland with immediate effect. Reports have indicated that, on several occasions, some NSCN-IM leaders are alleged to have been involved in the clandestine operation of logging inside the Park.
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May - 19 
Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested on May 19 five Al Qaeda suspects who had allegedly escaped during the Pakistan Army operation in the South Waziristan tribal area. According to Dawn, two Arab nationals, two ethnic Uzbeks an
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Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested on May 19 five Al Qaeda suspects who had allegedly escaped during the Pakistan Army operation in the South Waziristan tribal area. According to Dawn, two Arab nationals, two ethnic Uzbeks and an Afghan were arrested during a raid in the Sultan Colony area. Their identities have not been disclosed thus far. The News has reported that the detained had links with an alleged key Al Qaeda operative Abu Suleman who escaped from a house in Hayatabad on August 14, 2003. A Libyan national Abdur Rahman was killed and his Pakistani spouse was injured during that operation.
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May - 19 
The Karachi Police arrested a front ranking terrorist of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) after a shootout in the Buffer Zone area on May 19. A woman who was caught in the gunfire is reported to have died. The suspect, identified as
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The Karachi Police arrested a front ranking terrorist of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) after a shootout in the Buffer Zone area on May 19. A woman who was caught in the gunfire is reported to have died. The suspect, identified as Kamran alias Atif alias Uncle, was carrying a head money of Rupees 3 million and was involved in the US Consulate bombing in June 2002, and a foiled attempt on President Pervez Musharraf's life near the Karachi airport. Five RPG-7 shells and its five launchers, a videocassette bomb containing 250grams of explosive with magnate, four telephone-set bombs, one Kalashnikov with 200 rounds and circuit breakers were recovered from his possession.
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May - 19 
Four security force personnel were reportedly wounded during an encounter with the Maoists at Ghanteshwor in the Dadeldhura district on May 19. The Maoists who are said to have assembled in the area after being chased by the security forces from thei
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Four security force personnel were reportedly wounded during an encounter with the Maoists at Ghanteshwor in the Dadeldhura district on May 19. The Maoists who are said to have assembled in the area after being chased by the security forces from their strongholds in Rolpa and Rukum launched an attack from the hilltops.
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May - 19 
Maoists have reportedly killed a woman at Bankaria in the Nawalparasi district on May 19. In the same area, a Royal Nepalese Army soldier was killed on the same day when a landmine planted by the insurgents exploded.
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Maoists have reportedly killed a woman at Bankaria in the Nawalparasi district on May 19. In the same area, a Royal Nepalese Army soldier was killed on the same day when a landmine planted by the insurgents exploded.
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May - 19 
Maoists killed a District Committee member of the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party at Gausala in the Mohottari district on May 19.
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Maoists killed a District Committee member of the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party at Gausala in the Mohottari district on May 19.
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May - 19 
Maoists on May 19 released some 100 teachers abducted from Sarlahi district on May 17 after involving them in 'training programs'.
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Maoists on May 19 released some 100 teachers abducted from Sarlahi district on May 17 after involving them in 'training programs'.
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May - 19 
Nepal News has reported that four Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in the Surkhet and Nuwakot districts on May 18. The report said three insurgents were killed in Surkhet, while i
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Nepal News has reported that four Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in the Surkhet and Nuwakot districts on May 18. The report said three insurgents were killed in Surkhet, while in Nuwakot, a Maoist, identified as Surya Bahadur Tamang, was killed near the district headquarters at Bidur.
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May - 19 
The One World news agency reported that approximately a 100,000-strong pro-Taliban group is operating a private army in Northern Bangladesh that terrorizes locals and left-wing supporters.
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The One World news agency reported that approximately a 100,000-strong pro-Taliban group is operating a private army in Northern Bangladesh that terrorizes locals and left-wing supporters.
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May - 19 
Addressing a press conference on May 19 in Colombo, Japanese Special Peace Envoy, Yasushi Akashi, said that "the future peace talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will be based on the Interim Self
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Addressing a press conference on May 19 in Colombo, Japanese Special Peace Envoy, Yasushi Akashi, said that "the future peace talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will be based on the Interim Self Governing Authority proposals submitted by the LTTE." He also said the ISGA proposals should debated before any consensus is reached. He reiterated that commitments made by Japan at the Tokyo aid conference to provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka remain unchanged.
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May - 20 
According to media reports, a terrorist belonging to the Kuki National Front (KNF) was killed in an encounter with the troops of the Red Shield division at an unspecified location in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam recently.
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According to media reports, a terrorist belonging to the Kuki National Front (KNF) was killed in an encounter with the troops of the Red Shield division at an unspecified location in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam recently.
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May - 20 
Alleging that it was ‘cheated’ by the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Government in Andhra Pradesh, the outlawed left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) outfit People's War Group (PWG) has put some pre-conditions in front of the new Congress Gov
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Alleging that it was ‘cheated’ by the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Government in Andhra Pradesh, the outlawed left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) outfit People's War Group (PWG) has put some pre-conditions in front of the new Congress Government to come to the negotiating table. The outfit "has bitter experience of being cheated by the previous Government when the negotiations were on, as the police continued to kill its members in the name of encounter," PWG ‘State secretary’, Ramakrishna, said in a statement on May 20. "Before launching the dialogue, the Government should stop the encounters, lift the ban on the PW [PWG is also referred to as People’s War], announce ceasefire and order judicial probe into all fake encounters," he said, adding "if the Government meets these demands, the PW will reciprocate by observing the ceasefire." Ramakrishna warned that "if the conditions were not met by the present Government, it would face the renewed extremist violence." The new State Government headed by Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy had offered to hold unconditional talks with the PWG shortly after assuming office last week. In the PWG's first response to the offer for talks, Ramakrishna said discussions on "people's problems" could take place only after the Government met the four conditions.
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May - 20 
Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, security force personnel on May 20 destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Manjakote and Budhal in the Rajouri district. Recoveries made from the hideouts, according to Daily Excelsior, included 195 AK rounds, 30 electroni
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Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, security force personnel on May 20 destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Manjakote and Budhal in the Rajouri district. Recoveries made from the hideouts, according to Daily Excelsior, included 195 AK rounds, 30 electronic detonators, eight remote controls, two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) junction boxes, one RPG launcher, 12 grenades, two radio sets, 10 pistol rounds, 40 pencil cells and two RPG rounds. During a separate search operation in the Doda district, Army personnel recovered two AK magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition.
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May - 20 
In Baramulla district, unidentified terrorists are reported to have intruded into the residence of a retired soldier, Ghulam Mohammad, at Chak Arsalan Khan in the Bandipore area and abducted two of his sons at gun-point. After alleged physical tortur
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In Baramulla district, unidentified terrorists are reported to have intruded into the residence of a retired soldier, Ghulam Mohammad, at Chak Arsalan Khan in the Bandipore area and abducted two of his sons at gun-point. After alleged physical torture, both were shot dead. Meanwhile, at Banderpora in the Pulwama district, terrorists shot at and injured six civilians, including an activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party. Further, another civilian was shot at and left in an injured condition by the terrorists at Sopore in Baramulla district. Further, one Army personnel was wounded during an encounter with a group of terrorists at Koti Dashnan in the Doda district.
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May - 20 
On May 20, five Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres surrendered at a Border Security Force camp in Mizoram near the India-Bangladesh border after reportedly fleeing from the outfit’s camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh
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On May 20, five Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres surrendered at a Border Security Force camp in Mizoram near the India-Bangladesh border after reportedly fleeing from the outfit’s camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
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May - 20 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group’s 'deputy Kilonser (minister) of Information and Publicity', Kraibo Chawang, said that its top leaders, Isak Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, will visit Delhi in June to take up the co
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group’s 'deputy Kilonser (minister) of Information and Publicity', Kraibo Chawang, said that its top leaders, Isak Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, will visit Delhi in June to take up the contentious demand for integration of all contiguous Naga-inhabited areas with the next Government at the Centre.
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May - 20 
Three persons, including two children, have reportedly died and 22 people sustained injuries during a bomb blast in the Chadoura town of Budgam district. Sources in Budgam said that the bomb had been planted by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terro
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Three persons, including two children, have reportedly died and 22 people sustained injuries during a bomb blast in the Chadoura town of Budgam district. Sources in Budgam said that the bomb had been planted by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists on a bicycle, parked near a Border Security Force (BSF) pillbox. However, no terrorist group had claimed responsibility till last reports came in.
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May - 20 
Two soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries during a gun-battle with a group of five to six terrorists, who were reportedly attempting to infiltrate from the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sabjian sector of Poonch district on May 20. C
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Two soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries during a gun-battle with a group of five to six terrorists, who were reportedly attempting to infiltrate from the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sabjian sector of Poonch district on May 20. Consequent to retaliatory firing by the Army personnel, the infiltrators fled back to Pakistan, said sources in Poonch.
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May - 20 
Belgium and the Netherlands have reportedly banned the entry of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed, who was scheduled to arrive in Europe on May 20. According to The News, Qazi was invited to visit Brussels and The Hague by the Arab European Le
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Belgium and the Netherlands have reportedly banned the entry of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed, who was scheduled to arrive in Europe on May 20. According to The News, Qazi was invited to visit Brussels and The Hague by the Arab European League (AEL), a Muslim organization. He had to deliver lectures arranged by the AEL to be attended by top Muslim scholars living across Europe. The Jamaat chief’s hosts in Europe have been informed that his entry to the Western European States has been blocked because of what they described as "security reasons". The decision to ban Qazi’s entry to Europe would also apply to his future visits to all 22 European Union (EU) member-states that adhere to the EU Schengen law.
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May - 20 
Pakistan on May 20 welcomed Indian Prime Minister-designate Manmohan Singh’s statement on carrying forward the ongoing peace process between the two countries. "We welcome this statement," Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan told Reuters. "It’s p
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Pakistan on May 20 welcomed Indian Prime Minister-designate Manmohan Singh’s statement on carrying forward the ongoing peace process between the two countries. "We welcome this statement," Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan told Reuters. "It’s positive and constructive." Khan said, adding that Dr. Singh’s statement indicated that the dialogue process would continue. Earlier in the Indian capital Delhi, the Prime Minister-designate had said, "We seek friendly relations with our neighbours, more so with Pakistan." While stating that "we should look at the future with hope", he added "It will be our effort, without sacrificing our national security imperative, to create an atmosphere to move forward to improve our relations with Pakistan."
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May - 20 
President Pervez Musharraf said on May 20 that Pakistan would not compromise on the fight against terrorism and that Al Qaeda terrorists would be neutralised from the tribal areas through political and military means. "There is no compromise whatsoev
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President Pervez Musharraf said on May 20 that Pakistan would not compromise on the fight against terrorism and that Al Qaeda terrorists would be neutralised from the tribal areas through political and military means. "There is no compromise whatsoever, they (al-Qaeda) have to be eliminated whether through political or military means," observed the President while addressing the inaugural session of an international roundtable conference on "A New Peace - A New War" in Islamabad.
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May - 20 
Qazi Abdul Latif, a senior leader of the Islamist grouping Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), said in Lahore that militants and tribesmen could attack Peshawar, Bannu or other lower urban areas in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) if the military l
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Qazi Abdul Latif, a senior leader of the Islamist grouping Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), said in Lahore that militants and tribesmen could attack Peshawar, Bannu or other lower urban areas in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) if the military launches another operation in the tribal areas. "The tribes are in the upper belt of the province and the major urban centres, including Peshawar, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan, are in the lower belt. They could come under attack by tribes and the Mujahideen," he warned. Latif, NWFP president of the MMA, said rockets were fired on Peshawar and Bannu during the last military operation and this was an indication that the tribes had such an option.
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May - 20 
The armed force of Ahmadzai Wazir tribe is reported to have failed in its efforts to arrest any foreign terrorist in the Shakai area of South Waziristan Agency. According to The News, the force, comprising thousands of armed tribesmen, searched Spirk
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The armed force of Ahmadzai Wazir tribe is reported to have failed in its efforts to arrest any foreign terrorist in the Shakai area of South Waziristan Agency. According to The News, the force, comprising thousands of armed tribesmen, searched Spirkai and other areas inhibited by the Khojakhel, Khonikhel and Etikhel sub-tribes of Ahmadzai.
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May - 20 
A four-year-old child was killed when a socket bomb planted by the Maoists exploded at Kohalpur in the Banke district on May 20.
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A four-year-old child was killed when a socket bomb planted by the Maoists exploded at Kohalpur in the Banke district on May 20.
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May - 20 
Maoists detonated a bomb in an empty bus at Balaju in the capital. However, no casualties have been reported in the blast
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Maoists detonated a bomb in an empty bus at Balaju in the capital. However, no casualties have been reported in the blast
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May - 20 
Nepal News has reported that three Maoist insurgents and a security force personnel were killed in a clash at Pahalmanpur in the Kailali district on May 20. The shootout began after the Maoists opened fire at a team of security forces’ conducting a s
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Nepal News has reported that three Maoist insurgents and a security force personnel were killed in a clash at Pahalmanpur in the Kailali district on May 20. The shootout began after the Maoists opened fire at a team of security forces’ conducting a search operation, reports said. In the same district, Maoists have abducted over 1000 villagers from four different Village Development Committee's (VDC) on May 20.
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May - 20 
The three-day Maoist strike came to an end on May 20 with some reports of explosions in Kathmandu and Banke. Most of the business houses and almost all educational institutions in Pokhara, Birgunj, Janakpur, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Gaighat, Birtamod,
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The three-day Maoist strike came to an end on May 20 with some reports of explosions in Kathmandu and Banke. Most of the business houses and almost all educational institutions in Pokhara, Birgunj, Janakpur, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Gaighat, Birtamod, Rajbiraj, Hetauda, Sindhuli and Jaleswor were closed.
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May - 20 
According to Daily Star, operatives of the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), led by 'commander' Bangla Bhai, have reportedly killed three alleged cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) near Bamongram villa
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According to Daily Star, operatives of the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), led by 'commander' Bangla Bhai, have reportedly killed three alleged cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) near Bamongram village in Nandigram upazila (sub-district) of Bogra district on May 20. While police denied the 'lynching' incident, the vigilantes reportedly named one of the deceased as Abdul Qaiyum alias Badshah Mia, a top leader of the proscribed PBCP.
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According to the Colombo-based Daily News, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was killed in an explosion on May 20 in the LTTE-controlled area of Aalankerni in Batticaloa district. Military spokesperson Colonel Sumedha Perera told Daily
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According to the Colombo-based Daily News, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was killed in an explosion on May 20 in the LTTE-controlled area of Aalankerni in Batticaloa district. Military spokesperson Colonel Sumedha Perera told Daily News on May 21 that troops in Batticaloa reported an explosion from the LTTE controlled area but got no details. However, following the incident the LTTE asked Security Forces’ permission to bring the body of cadre Suntharapillai Subashan to the Government-controlled area. "The Security Forces gave permission for the LTTE to bring the body to the Government controlled area," added Perera.
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May - 21 
A civilian who had sustained injuries during a terrorist attack on May 17 is reported to have died at a hospital in the capital Srinagar on May 21. Another civilian, who was wounded during a grenade attack in the Pulwama district on May 18, has also
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A civilian who had sustained injuries during a terrorist attack on May 17 is reported to have died at a hospital in the capital Srinagar on May 21. Another civilian, who was wounded during a grenade attack in the Pulwama district on May 18, has also succumbed to injuries at the hospital on the same day.
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May - 21 
A court in Delhi on May 21 awarded death sentence to a Pakistani national for his role in the October 2001 terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on the outskirts of the National Capital in which a CRPF personnel was killed. "
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A court in Delhi on May 21 awarded death sentence to a Pakistani national for his role in the October 2001 terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on the outskirts of the National Capital in which a CRPF personnel was killed. "The monstrosity of the accused to commit murder in a diabolical manner of a constable in a foreign land is not the figment of imagination or film story, but the fact of modern times. In order… capital punishment is called for," observed the court while sentencing Maqsood Ahmed alias Ashraf Abbu Mujahid. Ahmed reportedly hails from Miyawali in Pakistan.
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May - 21 
Chief of the Army Staff, General N C Vij, said in Srinagar on May 21 that the cease-fire on the India-Pakistan border was still holding although there were about 3500 trained terrorists waiting across the border in about 95 camps to infiltrate into I
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Chief of the Army Staff, General N C Vij, said in Srinagar on May 21 that the cease-fire on the India-Pakistan border was still holding although there were about 3500 trained terrorists waiting across the border in about 95 camps to infiltrate into India. Barring five to six minor infiltration attempts in the Jammu sector and two in Kashmir, the situation all along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) is normal, he said. "The ceasefire is still holding and there is no report of any violation," General Vij told reporters after visiting forward areas. He also said there are about 95 training camps in Pakistan where terrorists are securing arms training. "The information gathered from different quarters suggests that there are 3000 to 3500 militants waiting across the border to sneak into this side," the Army chief said.
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May - 21 
During an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at Arhama in the Shopian area of Pulwama district, a foreign mercenary was killed.
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During an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at Arhama in the Shopian area of Pulwama district, a foreign mercenary was killed.
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May - 21 
In the Surankote area of Poonch district, a group of seven unidentified terrorists shot dead a former Special Police Officer (SPO) and wounded his father at a marriage function.
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In the Surankote area of Poonch district, a group of seven unidentified terrorists shot dead a former Special Police Officer (SPO) and wounded his father at a marriage function.
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May - 21 
Maulana Abbas Ansari, chief of a faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), offered on May 21 to step down as chairman for the sake of greater unity among Kashmiri separatists and invited the estranged leadership to join back the Hurriyat
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Maulana Abbas Ansari, chief of a faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), offered on May 21 to step down as chairman for the sake of greater unity among Kashmiri separatists and invited the estranged leadership to join back the Hurriyat fold within a month. According to Daily Excelsior, while naming the former chairman Mirwaiz Omar Farooq as new head of the group, Ansari opined that Pakistan alone could not decide their future. Ansari said "I’m ready to step down as the chairman of the Hurriyat for the sake of unity. I’m giving them (Jamaat-e-Islami, JKLF, Peoples League [Sheikh Aziz group]) one month to rejoin and let founder chairman of the Hurriyat, Mirwaiz be the new chairman of the conglomerate."
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May - 21 
Security force personnel are reported to have shot dead a hardcore Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist during an encounter at Shahdara in the Rajouri district on May 21. He has been identified as Mohammed Arif alias Fahadullah, a resident of Manyal, Rajo
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Security force personnel are reported to have shot dead a hardcore Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist during an encounter at Shahdara in the Rajouri district on May 21. He has been identified as Mohammed Arif alias Fahadullah, a resident of Manyal, Rajouri. One AK-47 rifle with three magazines and 22 rounds of ammunition, one Chinese pistol, a hand grenade, one wireless set and six diaries were recovered from his possession. He was reportedly involved in the killing of a Deputy Superintendent of Police on July 21, 2003.
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May - 21 
Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district and recovered 105 AK rounds, eight remote controls, 30 electronic detonators, two Improvised Explosive Device junction boxes, one RPG launcher, 12 grenad
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Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district and recovered 105 AK rounds, eight remote controls, 30 electronic detonators, two Improvised Explosive Device junction boxes, one RPG launcher, 12 grenades, two radio sets and 10 pistol rounds. During a separate raid, police recovered an unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition from Sheikh Naar forest area in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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May - 21 
Senior separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Sheikh Abdul Aziz dismissed Ansari’s offer of stepping down as the Hurriyat chairman for greater unity as "utterly absurd". Geelani claimed that Ansari had no locus standi to quit or offer the Hurri
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Senior separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Sheikh Abdul Aziz dismissed Ansari’s offer of stepping down as the Hurriyat chairman for greater unity as "utterly absurd". Geelani claimed that Ansari had no locus standi to quit or offer the Hurriyat chairmanship to anybody as he had been removed from the separatist platform by the alliance’s General Council.
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May - 21 
A meeting chaired by President Pervez Musharraf on May 21 is reported to have decided to take serious action against those harbouring foreign elements in the tribal areas. "Pakistan will not compromise on the fight against terrorism and foreign eleme
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A meeting chaired by President Pervez Musharraf on May 21 is reported to have decided to take serious action against those harbouring foreign elements in the tribal areas. "Pakistan will not compromise on the fight against terrorism and foreign elements hiding in the tribal areas have no place. If they do not surrender, they will be eliminated," an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release quoted him as saying. "President Musharraf was briefed on the current situation," ISPR Director General Major General Shaukat Sultan said, without disclosing details of the meeting. However, he said the decision to take military action against foreign terrorists would be taken by the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor, reported Daily Times.
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May - 21 
According to The News, police in Karachi arrested two persons and recovered 178 kilograms of explosives and its accessories from their possession. Police Officer Imran Shaukat told The News that the arrests were made consequent to a raid in the Saeed
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According to The News, police in Karachi arrested two persons and recovered 178 kilograms of explosives and its accessories from their possession. Police Officer Imran Shaukat told The News that the arrests were made consequent to a raid in the Saeedullah Goth area. The arrested persons do not belong to any group but they have been involved in selling explosives to several terrorist outfits, added Shaukat.
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May - 21 
Amanullah Khan, Chairman of a faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), alleged in Gilgit that the Pakistan and Indian governments were conspiring to declare Line of Control (LoC) as a permanent line for the settlement of the Kashmir
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Amanullah Khan, Chairman of a faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), alleged in Gilgit that the Pakistan and Indian governments were conspiring to declare Line of Control (LoC) as a permanent line for the settlement of the Kashmir issue. Proposing a solution, Khan said "at least fifteen years be given to the people after amalgamation of all parts of historic Kashmir and then their will may be obtained through a referendum".
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May - 21 
Law enforcement agencies have reportedly reinforced security measures after securing intelligence reports of another possible sectarian attack in Karachi, Lahore or Rawalpindi on May 21, today, according to The News. "We have intensified security mea
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Law enforcement agencies have reportedly reinforced security measures after securing intelligence reports of another possible sectarian attack in Karachi, Lahore or Rawalpindi on May 21, today, according to The News. "We have intensified security measures at all places of worship and important installations situated in all the big cities of the country to counter threats of a possible May 7-like attack," said an unnamed senior official of the Interior Ministry, referring to the bomb blast in Hyderi Mosque, in which at least 23 persons died. He said that intelligence reports suggested terrorists might strike on Friday (May 21) anywhere in the three big cities i.e. Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. Referring to two recent attacks in Karachi and Lahore on two consecutive Fridays, he added, "Intelligence officials suspect terrorists could launch a suicide attack on any of the mosques or resort to target killing on this Friday (today), as it seems that they want to attack on every Friday".
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May - 21 
Macedonia has apologised over its security forces’ killings of six Pakistanis two years ago, after they were falsely accused of involvement in alleged terrorist plots to attack the US Embassy, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on May 21. The apolog
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Macedonia has apologised over its security forces’ killings of six Pakistanis two years ago, after they were falsely accused of involvement in alleged terrorist plots to attack the US Embassy, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on May 21. The apology and a promise of justice for the victims’ families follow charges being filed over the killings in Macedonia against three former police commanders, two officers and a businessman. Six Pakistanis were shot dead in Rastankski Lozja by the Macedonian police in March 2002 to win favour of the US Government in the war against terror. The then Macedonian Government made a false claim that the dead Pakistanis were members of Al Qaeda allegedly planning terrorist attacks. A spokesperson of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said that an official enquiry by the Macedonian Government had established that former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski and other senior police officials were involved in the murder.
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May - 21 
One person was reportedly wounded as seven rockets hit the Gwadar airport on May 21. Police officials said in Quetta that they recovered six empty cases of rocket propelled grenades and 37 submachine guns and Kalashnikovs from west of the city airpor
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One person was reportedly wounded as seven rockets hit the Gwadar airport on May 21. Police officials said in Quetta that they recovered six empty cases of rocket propelled grenades and 37 submachine guns and Kalashnikovs from west of the city airport. Seven rockets were fired at the residential area of the airport, disclosed Sher Jan Baloch, provincial minister for the Gwadar Development Authority. Meanwhile, an unidentified person informed the police and that the Baloch Liberation Army and Baloch Liberation Front had claimed responsibility for the attack. Earlier on May 3, three Chinese engineers working on a sea-port project were killed and 11 persons, including nine Chinese nationals, sustained injuries in a car bomb attack near Gwadar, about 500 kilometers west of Karachi, near the border with Iran.
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May - 21 
Pakistan has officially protested an incursion by US troops into its territory while hunting Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists. This is reportedly the second such incident this month. The incursion allegedly occurred on May 20 in North Waziristan when
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Pakistan has officially protested an incursion by US troops into its territory while hunting Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists. This is reportedly the second such incident this month. The incursion allegedly occurred on May 20 in North Waziristan when they crossed the border during a search operation in a village parts of which are on both sides of the border, said Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan. Separately, Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri told the CNN on May 21 that the "US government should make sure that it does not create a wrong impression in the region."
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May - 21 
The parliamentary party leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Farooq Sattar, has alleged that Karachi has now become the new centre of the Al Qaeda and Taliban activities with the help of the so-called religious parties. Addressing a press conference a
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The parliamentary party leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Farooq Sattar, has alleged that Karachi has now become the new centre of the Al Qaeda and Taliban activities with the help of the so-called religious parties. Addressing a press conference at MQM headquarters Nine-Zero, Sattar said that the so-called religious parties had shifted their armed activists to Karachi after closure of the Jihad chapter in Kashmir, Afghanistan, and Wana.
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May - 21 
, The Maoists have reportedly abducted at least 28 students and teachers from the Karnali Prabidhik School in Jumla on May 21.
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, The Maoists have reportedly abducted at least 28 students and teachers from the Karnali Prabidhik School in Jumla on May 21.
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May - 21 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is reported to have claimed that it has flushed out Maoist insurgents out of their ’base areas’ in Rolpa and Baglung districts. RNA spokesperson Brigadier General Rajendra Thapa said at a press briefing on May 21 in Kath
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is reported to have claimed that it has flushed out Maoist insurgents out of their ’base areas’ in Rolpa and Baglung districts. RNA spokesperson Brigadier General Rajendra Thapa said at a press briefing on May 21 in Kathmandu that no Maoists came face to face with the security forces during a recent military operation launched in those districts. "We did not see any Maoist strongholds there," he said. Thapa further said the RNA secured extensive support from the local people during the military operations. He also informed that the RNA has been carrying out military operations in the major highways to foil Maoist blockades and protect passengers and vehicles from being attacked. He also disclosed that 2104 Maoists have been killed in security actions since the collapse of cease-fire in August 2003 while the toll on security forces was 201. The RNA spokesperson also revealed that 966 insurgents have surrendered in the last five months.
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May - 21 
According to Daily Star, after killing three left-wing extremists in Naogaon on May 20, the Islamist vigilante outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), was now planning 'to punish' seven more people, including a former legislator and four uni
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According to Daily Star, after killing three left-wing extremists in Naogaon on May 20, the Islamist vigilante outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), was now planning 'to punish' seven more people, including a former legislator and four union parishad (local body) chairmen. A top JMJB leader on May 21 disclosed the names on a ‘hit list’ and said his group would continue ‘vigorous outlaw cleansing operations with continued police assistance’ for an indefinite period. The leader claimed the ‘list’ was finalised after Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) operative Badshah admitted to them that he killed up to 50 people at the directive of a state minister's brother and the chairmen in Raninagar. Badshah was one of the three persons killed by JMJB on May 20. However, Fazlur Rahman, Superintendent of Naogaon Police, termed the reports of the killing of three PBCP activists by the JMJB as false.
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May - 21 
Two persons were reportedly killed and at least 100 others, including the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Chowdhury, sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded at the Hazrat Shahjalal shrine in the Sylhet town, located in the nor
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Two persons were reportedly killed and at least 100 others, including the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Chowdhury, sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded at the Hazrat Shahjalal shrine in the Sylhet town, located in the north-east of the country, on May 21. The incident occurred at the inner main gate when hundreds of devotees had gathered inside the shrine. The Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet, Abul Hussain, was also among those injured in the blast. Anwar, who took over as the High Commissioner on May 15, reportedly went to the shrine on the first day of his three-day visit to Sylhet, his ancestral home. It was the second attack on the shrine this year and the first in which a diplomat was injured. In January, a bomb blast had left five people dead. Meanwhile, The Daily Star reported that Sylhet Police arrested four leaders of main opposition Awami League's student chapter linking them to the blast.
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May - 22 
A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead an activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist after intruding into his residence at Sangus Keharwat in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead an activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist after intruding into his residence at Sangus Keharwat in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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May - 22 
A police constable, resident of Dudasanwalla in Rajouri district, was found dead by the security forces at Dogra Pushana in the Doda district. He had reportedly been abducted by the terrorists on May 15.
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A police constable, resident of Dudasanwalla in Rajouri district, was found dead by the security forces at Dogra Pushana in the Doda district. He had reportedly been abducted by the terrorists on May 15.
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May - 22 
A ULFA sympathiser, identified as Habibur Rahman, and his two daughters were killed and two other family members sustained injuries during a grenade blast in their house at Tin Number Jandoha village in Bongaigaon district.
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A ULFA sympathiser, identified as Habibur Rahman, and his two daughters were killed and two other family members sustained injuries during a grenade blast in their house at Tin Number Jandoha village in Bongaigaon district.
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May - 22 
According to official sources in Rajouri district, security force personnel shot dead three terrorists during a search operation in the Mahu forests of Kalakote on May 22. Four terrorists and a soldier were killed during an encounter in the same area
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According to official sources in Rajouri district, security force personnel shot dead three terrorists during a search operation in the Mahu forests of Kalakote on May 22. Four terrorists and a soldier were killed during an encounter in the same area three days back. Three AK rifles and some ammunition were reportedly recovered from the incident site.
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May - 22 
During a separate encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was killed at Kandi Chak in the Kupwara district.
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During a separate encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was killed at Kandi Chak in the Kupwara district.
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May - 22 
On May 22, forty-seven terrorists, including 20 belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 25 of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, surrendered along with 42
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On May 22, forty-seven terrorists, including 20 belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 25 of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, surrendered along with 42 assorted weapons to the Army authorities at Tamulpur in the Nalbari district of Assam.
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May - 22 
Pakistan was re-admitted into the Commonwealth on May 22, four-and-a-half years after its membership was suspended consequent to the October 1999-coup that brought General Pervez Musharraf to power. The decision was announced by Commonwealth Secretar
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Pakistan was re-admitted into the Commonwealth on May 22, four-and-a-half years after its membership was suspended consequent to the October 1999-coup that brought General Pervez Musharraf to power. The decision was announced by Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnnon after a two-day meeting of the nine-nation Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) in London. McKinnon later said, "The (CMAG) group welcomed the progress made in restoring democracy and rebuilding democratic institutions in Pakistan ... and decided therefore that Pakistan should no longer remain suspended from the councils of the Commonwealth." He also added that the CMAG "noted continuing concern in regard to the strengthening of the democratic process in Pakistan."
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May - 22 
According to Nepal News, three Maoist insurgents were killed in two separate clashes with the troops in the Sankhuasabha and Kailali districts on May 22.
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According to Nepal News, three Maoist insurgents were killed in two separate clashes with the troops in the Sankhuasabha and Kailali districts on May 22.
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May - 22 
Himalayan Times has reported that the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), a pro-Maoist student organisation, on May 22 announced a nationwide indefinite educational strike from June 6.
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Himalayan Times has reported that the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), a pro-Maoist student organisation, on May 22 announced a nationwide indefinite educational strike from June 6.
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May - 22 
Two family members of a former army lieutenant were injured when insurgents exploded a bomb at his residence in Hetauda on May 22.
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Two family members of a former army lieutenant were injured when insurgents exploded a bomb at his residence in Hetauda on May 22.
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May - 22 
According to Daily Star, a large number of Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) activists staged a demonstration on May 22 in the Rajshahi district and also issued death threats to journalists. They also urged the administration and media to suppo
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According to Daily Star, a large number of Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) activists staged a demonstration on May 22 in the Rajshahi district and also issued death threats to journalists. They also urged the administration and media to support it in ‘eliminating outlaws’. The JMJB, an Islamist vigilante group, has alleged that the media was 'misreporting' and 'fabricating stories'. The demonstration was held after a half-day strike called by the main opposition party, Awami League, and its allies demanded the arrest of JMJB 'commander', Bangla Bhai, blaming him for spreading panic and the killing of at least eight persons since April 1.
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May - 22 
According to Daily Star, a police officer succumbed to injuries he suffered in the May 21-bomb blast at Hazrat Shahjalal Shrine in the Sylhet town, raising the death toll to three. At least 100 people, including the British High Commissioner to Bangl
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According to Daily Star, a police officer succumbed to injuries he suffered in the May 21-bomb blast at Hazrat Shahjalal Shrine in the Sylhet town, raising the death toll to three. At least 100 people, including the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Anwar Choudhury, were wounded in the explosion. Meanwhile, the police arrested five persons on May 22, including three leaders of the opposition Awami League’s student wing, Bangladesh Chhatra League, increasing the number of arrests to nine.
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May - 23 
A civilian was shot dead by a group of unidentified terrorists at Hanjan Chawalgam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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A civilian was shot dead by a group of unidentified terrorists at Hanjan Chawalgam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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May - 23 
A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted two civilians from Awrigund in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted two civilians from Awrigund in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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May - 23 
A teen-age boy was reportedly killed and another sustained injuries in an IED explosion triggered by the terrorists at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district. Separately, at least 14 civilians and a personnel of the Central Reserve Poli
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A teen-age boy was reportedly killed and another sustained injuries in an IED explosion triggered by the terrorists at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district. Separately, at least 14 civilians and a personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards the CRPF picket at Habbakadal in Srinagar.
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May - 23 
At least 30 persons, including 19 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, six women and five children, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Lower Munda, near Qazigund, on the Srinagar-Jammu highway on May 23. Inspector Gene
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At least 30 persons, including 19 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, six women and five children, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Lower Munda, near Qazigund, on the Srinagar-Jammu highway on May 23. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone) K Rajendra Kumar informed the media that, aimed at a BSF convoy, the IED hit one of the buses carrying paramilitary personnel and their families from Srinagar to Jammu. Eye witnesses said that a small BSF convoy was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and when a bus in the convoy reached a small bridge at Gulabbagh, near Lower Munda, it was hit by the IED and reportedly burst into flames. Four persons who were critically wounded have reportedly been admitted to a Srinagar hospital. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has claimed responsibility for the blast. A Hizb spokesperson rang up The Hindu and said that the attack was to avenge the killing of three top HM commanders by the security forces recently. The explosion, according to Daily Excelsior, caused with the help of a remote control device, occurred at an open spot on the highway, between Qazigund and Jawahar Tunnel. Ballistic experts were quoted as saying that a 50-Kilogram landmine had been planted under a small culvert on the right side of the highway.
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May - 23 
During a separate encounter, an ‘area commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was killed by BSF personnel at Khirpora in the Tral area of Pulwama district. Two BSF personnel were reportedly wounded in the gun battle.
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During a separate encounter, an ‘area commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was killed by BSF personnel at Khirpora in the Tral area of Pulwama district. Two BSF personnel were reportedly wounded in the gun battle.
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May - 23 
Media reports of May 24 have indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) outfit has reportedly condemned the killing of Thungo Konyak, a former Congress candidate from Tobu in Nagaland whose body was found near Pat
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Media reports of May 24 have indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) outfit has reportedly condemned the killing of Thungo Konyak, a former Congress candidate from Tobu in Nagaland whose body was found near Patkai Christian College near Dimapur recently.
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May - 23 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) group’s 'publicity chief' K. Mulatonu said on May 23 that the outfit would soon begin peace talks with the new Congress-led Union Government in New Delhi. "Before we start the talks, we wan
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) group’s 'publicity chief' K. Mulatonu said on May 23 that the outfit would soon begin peace talks with the new Congress-led Union Government in New Delhi. "Before we start the talks, we want New Delhi to appoint an interlocutor who knows and understands the problems of the region well", added Mulatonu.
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May - 23 
Two unidentified terrorists were shot dead by the troops during an encounter after a search operation in the Gutlibagh forest area near Ganderbal.
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Two unidentified terrorists were shot dead by the troops during an encounter after a search operation in the Gutlibagh forest area near Ganderbal.
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May - 23 
In an interview to the Lahore-based Daily Times, Yahya Mujahid, a spokesperson of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has claimed that it has no international network and ‘ambitions’ against the West. He was responding to allegations in the Western m
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In an interview to the Lahore-based Daily Times, Yahya Mujahid, a spokesperson of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has claimed that it has no international network and ‘ambitions’ against the West. He was responding to allegations in the Western media that LeT was part of the Al Qaeda network that planned terrorist attacks in the United States, Europe and Australia. "We handed Lashkar-e-Toiba over to the Kashmiris in December 2001. Now we have no contact with any jihadi organisation. We, the Jamaatud Dawa [the new name of LeT], are only preachers," he claimed. While denying that the LeT had any international network, he said, "Even when I was the Lashkar spokesperson, the organisation was limited to Pakistan. We did not have networks in Europe or America. It’s Indian propaganda. We can prove our claim in court."
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May - 23 
The Frontier Corps (FC) is reported to have foiled three attempts to smuggle arms and ammunition at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on May 23. During one of the raids, FC personnel seized an unspecified number of RPG rocket launchers, 24 machine guns
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The Frontier Corps (FC) is reported to have foiled three attempts to smuggle arms and ammunition at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on May 23. During one of the raids, FC personnel seized an unspecified number of RPG rocket launchers, 24 machine guns and five rifles. However, no arrests were made during these raids.
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May - 23 
Nepal News has reported that at least one Maoist insurgent was killed during an encounter that is continuing in the Bardiya district, until reports last came in on May 23. Over a dozen insurgents are suspected to be injured in the gun battle.
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Nepal News has reported that at least one Maoist insurgent was killed during an encounter that is continuing in the Bardiya district, until reports last came in on May 23. Over a dozen insurgents are suspected to be injured in the gun battle.
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May - 23 
On May 23, the insurgents reportedly released the District Education Officer of Panchthar district, Dilliram Luitel, and a peon Ganesh Bahadur Katuwal, who were abducted on April 29.
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On May 23, the insurgents reportedly released the District Education Officer of Panchthar district, Dilliram Luitel, and a peon Ganesh Bahadur Katuwal, who were abducted on April 29.
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May - 23 
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor, Keshab Isthapit, along with Deputy Mayor Raja Ram Shrestha and 34 ward chairmen resigned on May 23 owing to threats from the Maoists. Similarly, the nominated officials of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, including
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The Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor, Keshab Isthapit, along with Deputy Mayor Raja Ram Shrestha and 34 ward chairmen resigned on May 23 owing to threats from the Maoists. Similarly, the nominated officials of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, including Mayor Madan Krishna Shrestha and Deputy Mayor Chandra Krishna Shrestha, quit their posts on May 21.
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May - 23 
The Maoists have reportedly abducted over 350 persons from the district headquarters of Jumla on May 23. In separate incidents, Maoists abducted over 100 civilians from the Mahat village and abducted 250 people from Chandanath, Talihom, Tatopani, and
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The Maoists have reportedly abducted over 350 persons from the district headquarters of Jumla on May 23. In separate incidents, Maoists abducted over 100 civilians from the Mahat village and abducted 250 people from Chandanath, Talihom, Tatopani, and Ganjyangkot villages. Reports indicated that the civilians were abducted for a Maoist 'programme' in Kalikot.
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May - 23 
The Maoists shot dead one security force personnel at Bhandara in the Chitwan district on May 23. Also, they reportedly exploded a bomb at the District Agricultural Development Bank in Chitwan, causing minor damages to the building.
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The Maoists shot dead one security force personnel at Bhandara in the Chitwan district on May 23. Also, they reportedly exploded a bomb at the District Agricultural Development Bank in Chitwan, causing minor damages to the building.
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May - 24 
A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have killed a civilian and his son in their residence at village Sangiot in the Poonch district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have killed a civilian and his son in their residence at village Sangiot in the Poonch district.
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May - 24 
A group of unidentified terrorists fired upon the police picket at a shrine in the Pulwama district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Separately, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre surrendered before the police at Bandipora in the Bara
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A group of unidentified terrorists fired upon the police picket at a shrine in the Pulwama district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Separately, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre surrendered before the police at Bandipora in the Baramulla district. Further, the identity of the two terrorists who were killed on May 24 at Gutli Bagh in Ganderbal has reportedly been established. They were identified as Shaheen Afghani alias Shamsher Khan, ‘battalion commander’ and Mohammad Ayat alias Kamran, ‘deputy commander’. Both were affiliated to the Al Badr outfit.
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May - 24 
A Hizb cadre, identified as Attaullah Mir, was arrested at Bandipora. One AK rifle, four magazines and 51 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. Further, three HM cadres reportedly surrendered before security forces the Kupwara dist
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A Hizb cadre, identified as Attaullah Mir, was arrested at Bandipora. One AK rifle, four magazines and 51 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. Further, three HM cadres reportedly surrendered before security forces the Kupwara district.
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May - 24 
A local ‘commander’ of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), identified as Madakam Suribabu, is reported to have surrendered before the administration in Kakinada, headquarters of the East Godavari district, in Andhra Pradesh on May 24.
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A local ‘commander’ of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), identified as Madakam Suribabu, is reported to have surrendered before the administration in Kakinada, headquarters of the East Godavari district, in Andhra Pradesh on May 24.
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May - 24 
According to official sources in the Doda district, a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed a police patrol near Patimahal in the Kishtwar area killing three police personnel. An unspecified number of police personnel are reported to have sustain
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According to official sources in the Doda district, a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed a police patrol near Patimahal in the Kishtwar area killing three police personnel. An unspecified number of police personnel are reported to have sustained injuries during the ambush.
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May - 24 
On May 24, terrorists belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly abducted a contractor from the Balisang area under Bishwanath Chariali police station limits in the Sonitpur district of Assam.
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On May 24, terrorists belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly abducted a contractor from the Balisang area under Bishwanath Chariali police station limits in the Sonitpur district of Assam.
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May - 24 
Security forces killed a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist during an encounter at Sanjenbam Lamkhai in the Imphal West district of Manipur on May 24. One carbine, one 9mm pistol, a radio set and some PLA documents were recovered from the incid
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Security forces killed a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist during an encounter at Sanjenbam Lamkhai in the Imphal West district of Manipur on May 24. One carbine, one 9mm pistol, a radio set and some PLA documents were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 24 
At least 14 security force personnel and a civilian were reportedly wounded during a bomb explosion in the outskirts of Quetta on May 24. A bomb, planted on a bicycle, exploded when a truck carrying some 30 personnel of the Balochistan Reserve Police
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At least 14 security force personnel and a civilian were reportedly wounded during a bomb explosion in the outskirts of Quetta on May 24. A bomb, planted on a bicycle, exploded when a truck carrying some 30 personnel of the Balochistan Reserve Police (BRP) and the Frontier Corps (FC) was on its way to Koz Bagh at Zamindar Road. The police are reported to have later detained six suspects in connection with the blast.
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May - 24 
President Pervez Musharraf said on May 24 that Islamist extremists cannot be permitted to rule Pakistan. While addressing the concluding session of a three-day National Student Convention in Islamabad, he said the Al Qaeda network is involved in glob
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President Pervez Musharraf said on May 24 that Islamist extremists cannot be permitted to rule Pakistan. While addressing the concluding session of a three-day National Student Convention in Islamabad, he said the Al Qaeda network is involved in global terrorism, including in Pakistan and Afghanistan and that terrorism has become a source of embarrassment for Pakistan. The President further stated that Kashmir remains the ‘core issue’ between India and Pakistan.
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May - 24 
The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested six terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) outfit after a gun battle in the Kalakot area on May 24. According to the chief of Karachi Police investigation department, Fayyaz Leghari, "We
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The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested six terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) outfit after a gun battle in the Kalakot area on May 24. According to the chief of Karachi Police investigation department, Fayyaz Leghari, "We have been able to break the group’s network. There may be a few more but they are on the run." Their hideout was the group’s operational headquarters and was used for "operational briefings", added Leghari. According to Daily Times, the raid was launched on a tip-off from another HuMA terrorist, Kamran Atif, who was arrested last week. Atif is alleged to have pressed the detonator that failed to blow up a remote-controlled car bomb parked on a highway where President Musharraf’s motorcade was passing in April 2002.
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May - 24 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, is reported to have stated at a seminar in Peshawar on May 24 that only Jehad and not negotiations can resolve the Kashmir issue. "The days when the rulers were begging the White House for suppor
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, is reported to have stated at a seminar in Peshawar on May 24 that only Jehad and not negotiations can resolve the Kashmir issue. "The days when the rulers were begging the White House for support in passing a resolution on Kashmir and Palestine have gone and now these issues will be solved through jihad," he claimed. "From Bihar to Bengal and from Uttar Pradesh to the Hyderabad Deccan, Muslims have become active and soon the idea of secularism will die in India," added the Lashkar chief. According to Saeed, "The majority of Indian Muslims did not vote in the recent general elections. The Hindu vote was also divided, which resulted in Congress victory."
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May - 24 
According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents shot dead an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Prakashpath in the Ilam district on May 24. In another incident on the same day, the Maoists shot at and injured a businessman in Nepalgunj.
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According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents shot dead an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Prakashpath in the Ilam district on May 24. In another incident on the same day, the Maoists shot at and injured a businessman in Nepalgunj.
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May - 24 
The Mayor of Damak Municipality in Jhapa district, Ram Thapa, announced his resignation on May 24. Similarly, Tam Bahadur Darai, Mayor of Byas Municipality in the Tanahun district, also resigned from this post owing to pressure from the Maoists.
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The Mayor of Damak Municipality in Jhapa district, Ram Thapa, announced his resignation on May 24. Similarly, Tam Bahadur Darai, Mayor of Byas Municipality in the Tanahun district, also resigned from this post owing to pressure from the Maoists.
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May - 24 
Media reports indicate that despite a Government order, the Bangladesh police are not planning to arrest Bangla Bhai, 'operations commander' of the vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). Citing an unnamed police officer, re
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Media reports indicate that despite a Government order, the Bangladesh police are not planning to arrest Bangla Bhai, 'operations commander' of the vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). Citing an unnamed police officer, reports said that he is still untraceable. While another police officer has reportedly said that Bangla Bhai could be in Naogaon, but denied having any hard-line operations against Bangla Bhai for now because the arrest could give a free run for 'sarbaharas' (outlaws).
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May - 24 
Police sources added that with the Ggovernment orders to arrest Bangla Bhai, other underground activists affiliated to the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have become more active and are prepared to attack nine police stations and as many police
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Police sources added that with the Ggovernment orders to arrest Bangla Bhai, other underground activists affiliated to the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have become more active and are prepared to attack nine police stations and as many police camps in Naogaon, Rajshahi, Bogra and Natore.
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May - 24 
On May 24, an Eastern University lecturer, K. Tambiah, was shot dead at his residence in Batticaloa town by unidentified gunmen. The killing is reportedly seen as a fallout of the factional fighting within the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
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On May 24, an Eastern University lecturer, K. Tambiah, was shot dead at his residence in Batticaloa town by unidentified gunmen. The killing is reportedly seen as a fallout of the factional fighting within the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that erupted since the rebellion of the LTTE's former 'special commander' for Batticaloa, V. Muralitharan, in March 2004.
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May - 25 
Four Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and two civilians sustained injuries during a gun battle with a group of unidentified terrorists at Nelipora village in the Kupwara district on May 25. The encounter was continuing till last repor
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Four Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and two civilians sustained injuries during a gun battle with a group of unidentified terrorists at Nelipora village in the Kupwara district on May 25. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in.
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May - 25 
In another incident, one police personnel and a civilian were reportedly shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Kotwal Gali in the Anantnag district on May 25.
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In another incident, one police personnel and a civilian were reportedly shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Kotwal Gali in the Anantnag district on May 25.
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May - 25 
Media reports have indicated that at least two suspected cadres affiliated to the Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC), were killed during an encounter with the Assam Rifles personnel in the Senapati district of Manipur on May 25.
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Media reports have indicated that at least two suspected cadres affiliated to the Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC), were killed during an encounter with the Assam Rifles personnel in the Senapati district of Manipur on May 25.
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May - 25 
N N Vohra, the Union Government’s interlocutor on Kashmir who has been holding a dialogue with the separatist groups, is reported to have submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 25. He had been appointed by the previous Gove
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N N Vohra, the Union Government’s interlocutor on Kashmir who has been holding a dialogue with the separatist groups, is reported to have submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 25. He had been appointed by the previous Government headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee.
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May - 25 
New Indian Express has reported that the PWG is recruiting cadres from several villages in the Guntur district. Following the new State Government’s decision to stop combing operations in the Naxalite-infested areas, the PWG is reportedly finding it
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New Indian Express has reported that the PWG is recruiting cadres from several villages in the Guntur district. Following the new State Government’s decision to stop combing operations in the Naxalite-infested areas, the PWG is reportedly finding it easy to conduct village-level meetings. PWG Naxalites in several villages like Bellamkonda, Dachepalli, Veldurthy and Bollapalli are also reported to be conducting torch light rallies which are preceded by a recruitment parade. According to sources in Guntur, the PWG is asking the villagers to send at least three people to join their dalams (squads).
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The dead body of a civilian was recovered on May 26 from Nelipora village in the Kupwara district. Four Army personnel had died when terrorists opened fire on a search party of the Rashtriya Rifles in this village on May 25. Meanwhile, troops are rep
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The dead body of a civilian was recovered on May 26 from Nelipora village in the Kupwara district. Four Army personnel had died when terrorists opened fire on a search party of the Rashtriya Rifles in this village on May 25. Meanwhile, troops are reported to have encircled the area from where the terrorists had fired on the search party. According to Daily Excelsior, an unspecified number of terrorists were hiding in the area and at least four of them have been holed up. The gun-battle in the area was continuing till last reports came in.
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May - 25 
The Sentinel, on May 26, quoting an Army spokesperson stated that troops of 2 Mountain Division killed one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist during an encounter at New Kathalguri near Philobari in the Tinsukia district on an unspecifie
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The Sentinel, on May 26, quoting an Army spokesperson stated that troops of 2 Mountain Division killed one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist during an encounter at New Kathalguri near Philobari in the Tinsukia district on an unspecified day. During the search operation, 2.5 kilograms of explosive devices, nine detonators and five fabricated hand bombs were recovered.
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May - 25 
Two terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, reportedly an activist of the Congress party, at village Karyot in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district and later shot him dead. Sources in Rajouri have indicated that the terrorists were
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Two terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, reportedly an activist of the Congress party, at village Karyot in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district and later shot him dead. Sources in Rajouri have indicated that the terrorists were affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit.
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May - 25 
Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian, Jyotimoroy Deb Barma of Tripura, inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences campus on the same day. Police recovered six empty cases of .9 mm calibre and M-20 ammunition from the incident site.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian, Jyotimoroy Deb Barma of Tripura, inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences campus on the same day. Police recovered six empty cases of .9 mm calibre and M-20 ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 25 
One person was killed and three others sustained injuries when a parcel bomb exploded near gate No 17 of the Karachi Port Trust on May 25. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shahnawaz Khan, was quoted as saying that the parcel bomb exploded about 100 m
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One person was killed and three others sustained injuries when a parcel bomb exploded near gate No 17 of the Karachi Port Trust on May 25. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shahnawaz Khan, was quoted as saying that the parcel bomb exploded about 100 meters inside an area used for security checks on container trucks.
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May - 25 
Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghan Ambassador to the United States, reportedly said in Washington on May 25 that the search for Osama bin Laden should be centred in Karachi or Quetta as the chances of his being found in an isolated area were negligible. He was
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Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghan Ambassador to the United States, reportedly said in Washington on May 25 that the search for Osama bin Laden should be centred in Karachi or Quetta as the chances of his being found in an isolated area were negligible. He was replying to questions after delivering his concluding address to a conference on Afghanistan organised by the Middle East Institute. Jawad claimed that Laden was not being "harboured" in the Afghanistan-Pakistan tribal belt. He opined that it was logical to look for Laden in the same areas from where leading Al Qaeda operatives had been earlier arrested.
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May - 25 
According to Nepal News, security forces have killed a Maoist 'regional commander' and 'bureau member’ of Gandak region, Mukunda Neupane, in an encounter at Prembasti in the Chitwan district on May 24. The security forces are also reported to have re
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According to Nepal News, security forces have killed a Maoist 'regional commander' and 'bureau member’ of Gandak region, Mukunda Neupane, in an encounter at Prembasti in the Chitwan district on May 24. The security forces are also reported to have recovered some arms and ammunition from his possession.
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May - 25 
The insurgents reportedly abducted over 700 teachers, students and parents from the Bijaya Higher Secondary School in Dailekh district on May 25. Further, The Himalayan Times has reported that Maoists, in a press release, have told civilians of the f
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The insurgents reportedly abducted over 700 teachers, students and parents from the Bijaya Higher Secondary School in Dailekh district on May 25. Further, The Himalayan Times has reported that Maoists, in a press release, have told civilians of the far western region who had left their villages to return. Most of the civilians had fled due to Maoist pressures and the fear of abduction.
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May - 25 
The Maoists exploded socket bombs at a telephone tower in the Biratchowk area of Morang district. However no casualties were reported in the incident.
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The Maoists exploded socket bombs at a telephone tower in the Biratchowk area of Morang district. However no casualties were reported in the incident.
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May - 25 
According to the Daily Star, in the wake of the May 21-bomb blast at the Hazrat Shahjalal shrine in Sylhet, security agencies have put the Principal of the Jameya Madania Madrasa in Kazirpar, Mowlana M Habibur Rahman, under scrutiny. Sources indicate
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According to the Daily Star, in the wake of the May 21-bomb blast at the Hazrat Shahjalal shrine in Sylhet, security agencies have put the Principal of the Jameya Madania Madrasa in Kazirpar, Mowlana M Habibur Rahman, under scrutiny. Sources indicated that the Rahman is believed to have close ties with the Taliban militia and is reportedly trying to establish a Taliban-style rule in Bangladesh. As reported earlier, three persons were killed and at least 100 others, including the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Chowdhury, sustained injuries in the explosion.
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May - 25 
Other reports said that a special squad of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is likely to reach Dhaka for conducting a full-fledged inquiry into the Sylhet bomb blast incident. Also, a three-member team of Scotland Yard, already present in th
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Other reports said that a special squad of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is likely to reach Dhaka for conducting a full-fledged inquiry into the Sylhet bomb blast incident. Also, a three-member team of Scotland Yard, already present in the country, returned to the capital Dhaka on completion of their preliminary investigation at Sylhet on May 25.
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May - 25 
On May 25, the Indian envoy to Sri Lanka, Nirupam Sen, stated that India was willing to carry out reconstruction work in the "uncleared areas" of Sri Lanka, which are under the control of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, he added
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On May 25, the Indian envoy to Sri Lanka, Nirupam Sen, stated that India was willing to carry out reconstruction work in the "uncleared areas" of Sri Lanka, which are under the control of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, he added that it would not have any engagement with the outfit. Sen said that "it is not necessary for the Government of India to talk to the LTTE," which was banned for a further two-year period last week. While India's assistance would be based on the requirements of the Sri Lankan Government he added that there could be a role for the private and public sectors in the reconstruction of the north-east as a part of its ongoing support to the people of the island-nation. The LTTE-controlled areas in Sri Lanka include parts of Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Mannar and the Jaffna Peninsula in the north and parts of the three eastern districts of Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Amparai.
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May - 26 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel neutralised a communication centre of the terrorists in the Budgam district of central Kashmir. The communication centre, reportedly equipped with a high power set, was unearthed following receipt of information
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel neutralised a communication centre of the terrorists in the Budgam district of central Kashmir. The communication centre, reportedly equipped with a high power set, was unearthed following receipt of information at Ledan-Buzgu, said BSF Deputy Inspector General K Srinivasan. BSF personnel recovered the high frequency set with a battery, a transformer, two handsets and a binocular from the centre, he said. Srinivasan added that the communication centre either belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) or LeT as these were the two groups active in Budgam.
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May - 26 
The bullet-riddled body of a civilian, suspected to have been killed by the terrorists, was recovered by the police from Karewa Nanloo in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Further, terrorists fired a rifle grenade on an Army camp at Nihama in the
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The bullet-riddled body of a civilian, suspected to have been killed by the terrorists, was recovered by the police from Karewa Nanloo in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Further, terrorists fired a rifle grenade on an Army camp at Nihama in the Anantnag district. However, the grenade missed the intended target causing no damage.
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May - 26 
The Mizoram Government has endorsed the draft proposals for laying down of arms by the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadres and repatriation of Brus lodged in the Tripura relief camps, said State Chief Secretary H. V. Lalringa on May 26. Mizor
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The Mizoram Government has endorsed the draft proposals for laying down of arms by the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadres and repatriation of Brus lodged in the Tripura relief camps, said State Chief Secretary H. V. Lalringa on May 26. Mizoram Government had held 11 rounds of talks with the BNLF to solve the Bru problem and the proposed 12th round, which was postponed due to the recent general elections, is expected to be held in June.
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May - 26 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly expressed hope that the new Union Government would take the Naga peace process initiated seven years ago to its logical conclusion. The outfit’s General Secretary Thuinga
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly expressed hope that the new Union Government would take the Naga peace process initiated seven years ago to its logical conclusion. The outfit’s General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, in a press statement issued on May 26 said, "We warmly congratulate the new Congress-led government. We do hope they are for peace and an honourable solution."
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May - 26 
Two Pakistani terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the Army after they had targeted the residence of slain legislator and counter-insurgent Mohammad Yousuf Parray alias Kukka Parray at Hajan in the Baramulla district on May 26. Acco
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Two Pakistani terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the Army after they had targeted the residence of slain legislator and counter-insurgent Mohammad Yousuf Parray alias Kukka Parray at Hajan in the Baramulla district on May 26. According to sources in Baramulla, the slain LeT cadres have been identified as Abu Sahrab alias Sherawal of Multan and Mohammad Waseem alias Lukman of the Punjab province. Two AK assault rifles, nine magazines, 374 rounds of ammunition, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three UBGL grenades, a bayonet, a wireless set and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession. Parray was killed during a terrorist ambush at Hajan on September 13, 2003.
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May - 26 
A Pakistani woman with a doctorate in neurological science is reportedly among the seven "dangerous" Al Qaeda suspects identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as planners of new terrorist attacks on the United States. Like the other s
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A Pakistani woman with a doctorate in neurological science is reportedly among the seven "dangerous" Al Qaeda suspects identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as planners of new terrorist attacks on the United States. Like the other suspects, the 32-year old Aafia Siddiqui, once an award-winning Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student, has the ability to "undertake planning, facilitation and attack against the United States whether it be within the United States itself or overseas," FBI director Robert Mueller told a news conference in Washington. She is the only woman among the seven named on May 26 and whose photographs were posted on the FBI website, according to AFP. Mueller claimed that she was an "operative and facilitator" of Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terror network. Aafia is believed to have left Boston in January 2003 and the FBI suspects she is in Pakistan.
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May - 26 
According to Daily Times, the US-educated Pakistani woman who is among seven "dangerous" Al Qaeda suspects identified on May 26 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was already in the custody of US intelligence agencies for the last one year.
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According to Daily Times, the US-educated Pakistani woman who is among seven "dangerous" Al Qaeda suspects identified on May 26 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was already in the custody of US intelligence agencies for the last one year. Aafia Siddiqui, reportedly an award-winning Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student, according to intelligence sources had come to Pakistan in January 2003 and stayed with her friend in Islamabad for a few days and later went to Karachi to see her mother. Immediately after landing at Karachi airport she was detained by intelligence personnel and later handed over to the FBI. Aafia’s mother is reported to have confirmed her daughter’s arrest, saying she was asked to maintain silence over the issue. She has denied that her daughter was linked to any Jehadi outfit.
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May - 26 
President Pervez Musharraf disclosed on May 26 that junior personnel within the Pakistan Army and Air Force were involved in the assassination attempts on him in December 2003 and that most of them are presently under detention. "Well, there are some
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President Pervez Musharraf disclosed on May 26 that junior personnel within the Pakistan Army and Air Force were involved in the assassination attempts on him in December 2003 and that most of them are presently under detention. "Well, there are some people in uniform, junior level, ... Air Force and Army ... but they are very small," Musharraf said during the Geo TV’s talk show "Follow up with Fahd" at his Army House residence in Rawalpindi. Musharraf said these personnel would be tried in a military court. The proceedings, he added, would be open. The President while acknowledging for the first time that armed forces’ personnel were involved in the attacks said they were motivated by greed. "Some of them are not even for religious motivation, some of them are for money," he stated. Indicating that the two assassination attempts were very well planned, he added, "Because it was a complex operation ... people had to get explosives. Where do they get their explosives — they were all coming from the tribal areas, hundreds of kgs of explosives." Musharraf also disclosed that those who were directly involved in the attacks were already under detention, and those who had an indirect involvement were under scrutiny, and may be arrested later. However, he said, the mastermind of these attacks, a Pakistani, was still at large. On December 14, 2003, a bridge in Rawalpindi was blown up soon after the Presidential motorcade had passed over it and in another attempt in the same area on December 25, 2003, two suicide attacks were made on him when two explosive-laden vehicles tried to ram his car. At least 20 people were killed in the second assassination attempt.
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May - 26 
Two persons were killed and at least 33 others, mostly police and media personnel, were wounded when two car bombs exploded in succession near the Pakistan-American Cultural Centre (PACC) and the residence of the US Consul-General in Karachi on May 2
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Two persons were killed and at least 33 others, mostly police and media personnel, were wounded when two car bombs exploded in succession near the Pakistan-American Cultural Centre (PACC) and the residence of the US Consul-General in Karachi on May 26. According to Dawn, both the cars were parked along the Fatima Jinnah Road and the bombs exploded at an interval of about 30 minutes. The first explosion of mild intensity occurred at about 5:05pm in a car which had been parked in front of the PACC near the Consul-General's residence. Even as police and media personnel reached the spot, another car bomb exploded a few feet away at around 5:32pm. Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Tariq Jamil later said "The PACC is affiliated to the US consulate and it was definitely the target." However, an unnamed US State Department official told AFP in Washington that the target was a privately run English language school and not the nearby residence of the US Consul General. The official, citing information received in Washington from US and Pakistani authorities in Karachi and Islamabad, said the car bombs were aimed at the PACC which is not affiliated with the United States Government. "We have no connection with this facility… There are no Americans on its staff and there were no Americans injured," added the official. These explosions came less than 24 hours after a bomb exploded at the Karachi port on May 25, which killed two people and injured three others. On May 7, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the Hyderi Mosque killing 14 people. The death toll has since risen to 22. The latest blasts occurred around 500 meters from the US Consulate building. On June 14, 2002, a suicide bomber had killed 12 people and injured 51 others outside the same building. In February 2003, a gunman attacked policemen guarding the same building, killing two of them and injuring six others.
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May - 26 
Maoists detonated a socket bomb in the account section of the District Forest Office of Bhaktapur on May 26, injuring three persons. The blast damaged two rooms of the office building and destroyed furniture and documents worth Rupees 200,000. Simila
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Maoists detonated a socket bomb in the account section of the District Forest Office of Bhaktapur on May 26, injuring three persons. The blast damaged two rooms of the office building and destroyed furniture and documents worth Rupees 200,000. Similarly, the Maoists exploded a bomb at the office of the Department of Land Information at Koteshwor. However, no casualties were reported in this incident.
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May - 26 
On May 26, Maoist insurgents shot dead a soldier of the Royal Nepalese Army, Tilak Devkota, at Bhadrapur in the Jhapa district.
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On May 26, Maoist insurgents shot dead a soldier of the Royal Nepalese Army, Tilak Devkota, at Bhadrapur in the Jhapa district.
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May - 26 May - 27
The Maoists have reportedly released over 700 teachers abducted from different districts in western Nepal in recent weeks. The teachers were released in groups on May 26 and May 27. Likewise, the insurgents released everyone they had earlier 'force-m
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The Maoists have reportedly released over 700 teachers abducted from different districts in western Nepal in recent weeks. The teachers were released in groups on May 26 and May 27. Likewise, the insurgents released everyone they had earlier 'force-marched' in the Dailekh district. The Maoists had reportedly taken them to impart "revolutionary education".
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May - 26 
The Nepal Samacharpatra has reported that the insurgents have abducted over 250 teachers from Giddha Siddhi Secondary School in the eastern part of Dhanusha district. Further, Maoists have reportedly released all the teachers who were earlier abducte
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The Nepal Samacharpatra has reported that the insurgents have abducted over 250 teachers from Giddha Siddhi Secondary School in the eastern part of Dhanusha district. Further, Maoists have reportedly released all the teachers who were earlier abducted from Dailekh district on May 25, after giving them 'training'.
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May - 26 
Two Maoist cadres were arrested from Maharanijhoda in the Jhapa district. Reports stated that they were involved in the killing of a security official at Damak in the same district on May 26.
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Two Maoist cadres were arrested from Maharanijhoda in the Jhapa district. Reports stated that they were involved in the killing of a security official at Damak in the same district on May 26.
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May - 26 
The Japanese police have arrested at least three Bangladeshis along with two other foreign nationals recently for their alleged links to the Al Qaeda. Media reports of May 27 have indicated that they were suspected of having had frequent contacts wit
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The Japanese police have arrested at least three Bangladeshis along with two other foreign nationals recently for their alleged links to the Al Qaeda. Media reports of May 27 have indicated that they were suspected of having had frequent contacts with Lionel Dumont, a Frenchman linked by the United States to Al Qaeda. Reports further said that Dumont belonged to Al Qaeda's logistics arm and had been engaged in fund raising in the past to form a terrorist network.
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May - 26 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has demanded "institutionalising'' an Interim Self-Governing Authority (ISGA) for the North-East before it discusses the core issues of the conflict with the Sri Lankan Government. The demand was made by LT
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has demanded "institutionalising'' an Interim Self-Governing Authority (ISGA) for the North-East before it discusses the core issues of the conflict with the Sri Lankan Government. The demand was made by LTTE 'political wing' leader, S.P. Tamilchelvan, to the visiting Norwegian Special Envoy, Erik Solheim. According to the LTTE, Solheim had conveyed to them the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga's view that "discussions on the ISGA should take place parallel to the discussions on the core issues'' of the conflict. Later, the Norwegian Special Envoy described his talks with the LTTE as "fruitful", adding that the place and dates for peace talks would be announced once the two parties agree on an agenda. Tags
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May - 27 
A group of 15 Left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) reportedly assaulted two persons, including a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist, before holding a Praja Court (‘People’s Court’) in the Manchala area
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A group of 15 Left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) reportedly assaulted two persons, including a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist, before holding a Praja Court (‘People’s Court’) in the Manchala area of Ranga Reddy district in Andhra Pradesh on May 27. They also demolished a TDP flag post in the area and warned the local TDP workers not to attend the party convention that began in the State capital Hyderabad on the same day.
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May - 27 
A group of six terrorists are reported to have intercepted two trucks between Bhimber Gali and Jharan Wali Gali in the Poonch district and abducted two truck operators, one of whom was later shot dead. In another incident, two unidentified terrorists
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A group of six terrorists are reported to have intercepted two trucks between Bhimber Gali and Jharan Wali Gali in the Poonch district and abducted two truck operators, one of whom was later shot dead. In another incident, two unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from his house at village Harmuta in Poonch district and allegedly beheaded him at a nearby field. Another civilian was also found dead in the Dashnan forests of Doda district. Unconfirmed reports said the civilian was killed by the terrorists.
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May - 27 
Abu Jindal, an ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit was killed during an encounter with the troops at Bhatti Dhar in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, three magazines and four hand grenades were recovered from the slain ‘
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Abu Jindal, an ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit was killed during an encounter with the troops at Bhatti Dhar in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, three magazines and four hand grenades were recovered from the slain ‘commander’, who was reportedly involved in a series of subversive activities in Mendhar.
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May - 27 
Delayed media reports have indicated that a Civil Hospital surgeon Dr. Maong-wati Aier had escaped a fatal attack by an unidentified assailant in the Dimapur town of Nagaland on May 27. The incident has evoked reportedly criticism from various sectio
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Delayed media reports have indicated that a Civil Hospital surgeon Dr. Maong-wati Aier had escaped a fatal attack by an unidentified assailant in the Dimapur town of Nagaland on May 27. The incident has evoked reportedly criticism from various section of the society, including both factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). The Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) has pledged to assist in tracing out the 'real culprits' involved, while the Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction has decided to ‘deal’ with those anti-social forces with an "iron hand".
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May - 27 
Other reports indicated that the NSCN-IM leadership has expressed 'displeasure' over the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government’s Common Minimum Programme (CMP). The outfit has objections on the CMP’s assurance over the maintenance of territori
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Other reports indicated that the NSCN-IM leadership has expressed 'displeasure' over the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government’s Common Minimum Programme (CMP). The outfit has objections on the CMP’s assurance over the maintenance of territorial integrity of all Northeastern States.
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May - 27 
Reports from Baramulla district said that two terrorists were killed in a gun-battle with the troops at Rather Mohalla Ashum village. Two AK rifles, six magazines with 113 rounds of ammunition, one grenade launcher and a wireless set were seized from
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Reports from Baramulla district said that two terrorists were killed in a gun-battle with the troops at Rather Mohalla Ashum village. Two AK rifles, six magazines with 113 rounds of ammunition, one grenade launcher and a wireless set were seized from the encounter site. In another incident, a labourer from Nepal was allegedly killed when troops mistook him as a terrorist and fired at him at Sheikhpora Vilgam in the Kupwara district.
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May - 27 
The Superintendent of Police in Handwara, Nitesh Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that, the three-day long operation at Neelipora Magam village in Kupwara district ended on May 27 after security forces recovered the dead body of a top ‘district commander
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The Superintendent of Police in Handwara, Nitesh Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that, the three-day long operation at Neelipora Magam village in Kupwara district ended on May 27 after security forces recovered the dead body of a top ‘district commander and military advisor’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Ali Mohammed Mir alias Jehangir, from a partially damaged house. As reported earlier, four Army personnel and a civilian died during this operation.
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May - 27 
The Union Government’s interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah, in a media interview on May 27, assured to continue the ongoing peace process in Nagaland. He was quoted as saying "The momentum of the talks would be maintained and the n
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The Union Government’s interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah, in a media interview on May 27, assured to continue the ongoing peace process in Nagaland. He was quoted as saying "The momentum of the talks would be maintained and the next round of talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will be held in June".
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May - 27 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Chansar village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on May 27.
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Chansar village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on May 27.
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May - 27 
Unidentified terrorists abducted a former Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Aijaz Ahmed Bhat, from his residence at Kadalbal Pampore near the capital Srinagar and later shot him dead. Meanwhile, reports from Budgam district said that uniden
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Unidentified terrorists abducted a former Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Aijaz Ahmed Bhat, from his residence at Kadalbal Pampore near the capital Srinagar and later shot him dead. Meanwhile, reports from Budgam district said that unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a former terrorist, identified as Abdul Ahad Mughloo, at his native village Chrut Beerwah.
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May - 27 May - 28
According to unconfirmed reports, Maoists have abducted a number of civilians and students from several schools in the Dailekh, Surkhet and Gulmi districts on May 27and May 28. The students in Dailekh and Bheri were reportedly abducted for the Maoist
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According to unconfirmed reports, Maoists have abducted a number of civilians and students from several schools in the Dailekh, Surkhet and Gulmi districts on May 27and May 28. The students in Dailekh and Bheri were reportedly abducted for the Maoist 'Bheri-Karnali People's March Campaign’.
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May - 27 
Forty Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries of Baglung district resigned on May 27 after Maoists reportedly abducted Jeet Bahadur BK, the secretary of Amalachaur VDC on May 25.
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Forty Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries of Baglung district resigned on May 27 after Maoists reportedly abducted Jeet Bahadur BK, the secretary of Amalachaur VDC on May 25.
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May - 27 
Maoists reportedly abducted over 100 teachers from Bardiya and Achham districts on May 27. Also, reports from Dhankuta district stated that the Maoists have abducted two teachers from the Danda Bazaar area on the same day.
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Maoists reportedly abducted over 100 teachers from Bardiya and Achham districts on May 27. Also, reports from Dhankuta district stated that the Maoists have abducted two teachers from the Danda Bazaar area on the same day.
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May - 27 
On May 27, Maoist insurgents killed a civilian, Devi Prasad Upadhyaya, an employee of the Agricultural Development Bank, during an encounter with the security forces at Beni Bazaar in the Myagdi district.
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On May 27, Maoist insurgents killed a civilian, Devi Prasad Upadhyaya, an employee of the Agricultural Development Bank, during an encounter with the security forces at Beni Bazaar in the Myagdi district.
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May - 27 
On May 27, the Naogaon police reportedly sought help from the press to trace Bangla Bhai, ‘commander’ of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). While refuting newspaper reports that police had helped him to escape, Sup
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On May 27, the Naogaon police reportedly sought help from the press to trace Bangla Bhai, ‘commander’ of the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB). While refuting newspaper reports that police had helped him to escape, Superintendent of Police Fazlur Rahman indicated that they had failed to track down Bangla Bhai and also requested the media personnel for information on his whereabouts.
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May - 27 
Reports from the Rajshahi area indicate that people in Bagmara where the JMJB activity is on the rise recently, believe that Bangla Bhai has links to the Al Qaeda.
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Reports from the Rajshahi area indicate that people in Bagmara where the JMJB activity is on the rise recently, believe that Bangla Bhai has links to the Al Qaeda.
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May - 27 
Security forces have reportedly shot dead one Fakhrul Islam Babul, secretary of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party’s (PBCP) Khulna divisional unit, on May 27 at Sonakhali village under Fakirhat upazilla (sub-district) of Bagerhat district.
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Security forces have reportedly shot dead one Fakhrul Islam Babul, secretary of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party’s (PBCP) Khulna divisional unit, on May 27 at Sonakhali village under Fakirhat upazilla (sub-district) of Bagerhat district. The slain cadre was arrested along with three other cadres on May 25.
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May - 27 
On May 27, the U.S. State Department stated that the Deputy Secretary of State, Richard Armitage, will visit Brussels between May 31 and June 2 for consultations with donor co-chairs of the Tokyo Conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri La
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On May 27, the U.S. State Department stated that the Deputy Secretary of State, Richard Armitage, will visit Brussels between May 31 and June 2 for consultations with donor co-chairs of the Tokyo Conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka on the status of its peace process. Other participants will be Norway, Japan and the European Union. "The donor co-chairs will review their assistance efforts, discuss humanitarian and basic reconstruction assistance to the country," said spokesperson Richard Boucher.
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May - 28 
An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed on May 28 when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) he was trying to plant under a culvert at Bafliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch district exploded.
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An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed on May 28 when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) he was trying to plant under a culvert at Bafliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch district exploded.
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May - 28 
Another terrorist was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Badi Bahak in the Surankote area of Poonch district. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 40 rounds of ammunition and six hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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Another terrorist was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Badi Bahak in the Surankote area of Poonch district. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 40 rounds of ammunition and six hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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May - 28 
Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of different groups surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, V. V. Srinivasa Rao, in Khammam district on May 28. Among those who surrendered was a woman activist of the Communist Party of Indi
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Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of different groups surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, V. V. Srinivasa Rao, in Khammam district on May 28. Among those who surrendered was a woman activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Liberation outfit.
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May - 28 
On May 28, a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre was killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at Sanapur Koilamoila village under Amguri police station limits in the Kokrajhar district.
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On May 28, a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre was killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at Sanapur Koilamoila village under Amguri police station limits in the Kokrajhar district.
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May - 28 
Security force personnel are reported to have neutralised a terrorist hideout at Koteranka in the Rajouri district and recovered 15 hand grenades, 75 rounds of ammunition and one remote control IED timer device.
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Security force personnel are reported to have neutralised a terrorist hideout at Koteranka in the Rajouri district and recovered 15 hand grenades, 75 rounds of ammunition and one remote control IED timer device.
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May - 28 
Seven sympathisers of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) were reportedly arrested on May 28 from the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered an 8 mm revolver and Rupees 2.69 lakhs in cash from their possession, according to The
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Seven sympathisers of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) were reportedly arrested on May 28 from the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered an 8 mm revolver and Rupees 2.69 lakhs in cash from their possession, according to The Hindu.
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May - 28 
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has asked the PWG to eschew violence. "We have expressed our willingness to hold talks with the People's War. It should respect our initiative for a ceasefire. In fact, both sides should main
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The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has asked the PWG to eschew violence. "We have expressed our willingness to hold talks with the People's War. It should respect our initiative for a ceasefire. In fact, both sides should maintain utmost restraint with the decks having been cleared for an open dialogue," he told the media in the capital Hyderabad on May 28.
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May - 28 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), on May 28, claimed responsibility for the killing of two 'imposters', Thokchom Abung on May 25 at Lamboiching and Maibam Pheijao on May 12 in the Imphal West district, accusing that they were members of a gang of e
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), on May 28, claimed responsibility for the killing of two 'imposters', Thokchom Abung on May 25 at Lamboiching and Maibam Pheijao on May 12 in the Imphal West district, accusing that they were members of a gang of extortionists which had been misusing the KYKL’s name.
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May - 28 
The troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Sadal Madaari in Poonch sector killing one terrorist and wounding another. However, the injured terrorist reportedly managed to escape. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and Ru
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The troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Sadal Madaari in Poonch sector killing one terrorist and wounding another. However, the injured terrorist reportedly managed to escape. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and Rupees 50,000 in Indian currency was recovered from the incident site.
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May - 28 
Unidentified terrorists shot dead three family members of a terrorist turned counter-insurgent in Beerwah area of Budgam district on May 28. A group of five terrorists barged into the home of one, Mohammad Amin Khan at Brass Arizal village and killed
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Unidentified terrorists shot dead three family members of a terrorist turned counter-insurgent in Beerwah area of Budgam district on May 28. A group of five terrorists barged into the home of one, Mohammad Amin Khan at Brass Arizal village and killed Amin’s father, Mohammed Abdullah , his wife Hafeeza and his 2-year-old son, Danish Ahmed.
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May - 28 
A Sri Lankan businessman accused of brokering clandestine deals in nuclear technology was reportedly arrested on May 28 in Malaysia. Buhary Syed Abu Tahir, who allegedly worked with Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan to sell nuclear secret
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A Sri Lankan businessman accused of brokering clandestine deals in nuclear technology was reportedly arrested on May 28 in Malaysia. Buhary Syed Abu Tahir, who allegedly worked with Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan to sell nuclear secrets to "rogue states", was detained for threatening Malaysia’s national security, unnamed officials told The Associated Press. Tahir, who had married the daughter of a former Malaysian diplomat in 1998, is the most senior known member of Khan’s network to have been arrested since details about its clandestine operations to sell nuclear know-how and equipment to Libya, Iran and North Korea surfaced.
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May - 28 
An Afghan national and a Pakistani were arrested from the office of Al Badr in Peshawar on May 28. According to Daily Times, the raid was in connection with the assassination attempts on President Musharraf during December 2003. During the raid, Hafi
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An Afghan national and a Pakistani were arrested from the office of Al Badr in Peshawar on May 28. According to Daily Times, the raid was in connection with the assassination attempts on President Musharraf during December 2003. During the raid, Hafiz Gohar Rehman, a top leader of the organisation which is an active terrorist group operating in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, was detained but later freed.
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May - 28 
Some terrorists from the Chinese province of Xinjiang are hiding in Lahore and Rawalpindi, Chinese Deputy Director of Public Security, Ma Mingyue, said in Urumqi on May 28. Talking to a group of visiting journalists from Pakistan, Mingyue claimed tha
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Some terrorists from the Chinese province of Xinjiang are hiding in Lahore and Rawalpindi, Chinese Deputy Director of Public Security, Ma Mingyue, said in Urumqi on May 28. Talking to a group of visiting journalists from Pakistan, Mingyue claimed that members of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) have mixed up with the Chinese community in the two Pakistani cities, according to Daily Times. "The terrorist organisation itself is not based in Pakistan… But some of its members are present in these two cities," disclosed Mingyue. The ETIM is one of the Islamist extremist groups founded by Uighurs, the Turkic-speaking ethnic majority in Xinjiang, which is seeking an independent state called East Turkestan. It is also suspected of being an Al Qaeda affiliate and was designated as a terrorist organisation by the US Deputy Secretary of State, Richard Armitage, on August 26, 2002.
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May - 28 
On May 28, four Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in the Sindhupalchowk, Morang and Rupandehi districts. Security forces seized a vehicle, an unspecified amount of arms and ammunition and other explosives from
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On May 28, four Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in the Sindhupalchowk, Morang and Rupandehi districts. Security forces seized a vehicle, an unspecified amount of arms and ammunition and other explosives from the sites.
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May - 28 
An armed encounter between police personnel and extremists of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on May 28 at No 1 Customs Ghat area under Khulna Police Station left a PBCP cadre killed and six policemen including four sub-inspectors (SI) injur
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An armed encounter between police personnel and extremists of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on May 28 at No 1 Customs Ghat area under Khulna Police Station left a PBCP cadre killed and six policemen including four sub-inspectors (SI) injured.
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May - 29 
According to media reports, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on May 29, demanded the release of its missing cadres during the Bhutan Military operations in December 2003 in exchange of the release of the Assam State Minister G C Langthasa’
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According to media reports, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on May 29, demanded the release of its missing cadres during the Bhutan Military operations in December 2003 in exchange of the release of the Assam State Minister G C Langthasa’s son whom it had earlier abducted. In a statement, the ULFA 'foreign secretary', Sashadhar Choudhury said that the outfit would release Nirmalendu if the government provides the whereabouts and also releases the seven cadres including 'lieutenant' Bening Rabha, Robin Neog and Ashanta Baghphukan who till now are untraceable. The outfit further said that the ban on the Assam-Bhutan trade would continue till the cadres are released.
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May - 29 
On May 29, political authorities in the South Waziristan tribal region arrested dozens of Ahmadzai Wazir tribesmen as part of a strategy to pressure them into turning over foreign terrorists for registration. In the latest crackdown on Ahmadzai tribe
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On May 29, political authorities in the South Waziristan tribal region arrested dozens of Ahmadzai Wazir tribesmen as part of a strategy to pressure them into turning over foreign terrorists for registration. In the latest crackdown on Ahmadzai tribe, the authorities rounded up 34 tribesmen besides nine notables from the Zalikhel tribe. The tribal notables include Malik Khanzada Khan, who is also the brother of a sitting political agent of Bajaur.
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May - 29 
On May 29, unidentified terrorists entered the Moulvi Mosque, adjacent to the Mirwaiz Manzil in downtown locality of Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, and shot three bullets seriously injuring Moulvi Mushtaq Ahmed, the uncle of Awami Action Committee’s (AAC)
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On May 29, unidentified terrorists entered the Moulvi Mosque, adjacent to the Mirwaiz Manzil in downtown locality of Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, and shot three bullets seriously injuring Moulvi Mushtaq Ahmed, the uncle of Awami Action Committee’s (AAC) chief, Mirwaiz Omar Farooq. Moulvi Mushtaq, a resident of Nishat locality in Srinagar, was general secretary of the AAC and vice president of the Nusrat-ul-Islam, a religious educational organisation controlled by the Mirwaiz family. Also reports added that after about two and half-hours of the attack on Moulvi Mushtaq, unidentified terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards the Nigeen residence of Mirwaiz Omar Farooq. The grenade exploded in the lawns of Mirwaiz’s home. However, there were no casualties, but the explosion shattered some window panes of Mirwaiz’s home. Sources said that he was visiting his wounded uncle in the hospital at the time of the grenade attack. According to local news agency, Current News Service (CNS), the Save Kashmir Movement has claimed responsibility for the twin attacks.
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May - 29 
On May 29, a Maoist insurgent was killed in an encounter with security personnel at Jante in the Morang district. Reports stated that security personnel opened fire when two Maoists on a vehicle hurled socket bombs at a security petrol, killing the M
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On May 29, a Maoist insurgent was killed in an encounter with security personnel at Jante in the Morang district. Reports stated that security personnel opened fire when two Maoists on a vehicle hurled socket bombs at a security petrol, killing the Maoist identified as Dilli Poudel, while his accomplice managed to flee. A motorcycle, few socket bombs and Maoist literature have been recovered from the incident site.
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May - 29 May - 30
Two Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers were wounded when a landmine planted by the insurgents exploded at Pakhure in the Nuwakot district on May 30. In another incident, Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb at the Hillside Boarding School in Pokhara on
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Two Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers were wounded when a landmine planted by the insurgents exploded at Pakhure in the Nuwakot district on May 30. In another incident, Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb at the Hillside Boarding School in Pokhara on May 30. However, no casualties were reported in the blast even as it caused minor damages to the building. Separately, the insurgents reportedly set ablaze a bus belonging to the Sunshine Higher Secondary School at Madhaulia in the Rupandehi district on May 30. On May 29-night, the insurgents detonated a bomb at the District Administration Office in Dhankuta. No major damage was reported.
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May - 30 
A railway employee, who was abducted by unidentified terrorists on May 27 from Lumding in the Nagaon district, was rescued by the Army from the Pathar Khola reserve forest area in the same district on May 30. One 9 mm pistol along with some ammunitio
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A railway employee, who was abducted by unidentified terrorists on May 27 from Lumding in the Nagaon district, was rescued by the Army from the Pathar Khola reserve forest area in the same district on May 30. One 9 mm pistol along with some ammunition was also recovered from the area.
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May - 30 
A soldier, a terrorist and one civilian were killed in an encounter at village Nangna in the Poonch district.
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A soldier, a terrorist and one civilian were killed in an encounter at village Nangna in the Poonch district.
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May - 30 
According to official sources in Doda district, two terrorists were shot dead by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), allegedly over some financial dispute, in the Ranja jungle area near Kachemal Goth on May 30.
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According to official sources in Doda district, two terrorists were shot dead by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), allegedly over some financial dispute, in the Ranja jungle area near Kachemal Goth on May 30.
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May - 30 
According to The Hindu, there was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People’s War Group (PWG) and a police party in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Speaking to the media on June 1, the S
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According to The Hindu, there was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People’s War Group (PWG) and a police party in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Speaking to the media on June 1, the Superintendent of Police, Balasubramanayam, said that a group of 22 Naxalites opened fire on a police cultural troupe (Jagruthi Kala Brindam) when it was about to enter Ajmapur village and subsequently, an armed escort party accompanying the troupe had to retaliate in "self-defence.'' The police also recovered one Claymore mine, two ‘tiffin-box bombs’, a .303 rifle and eight live rounds, a single barrel breech loading gun, one country-made gun, 38 rounds of AK-47 magazine, 31 electrical detonators, 49 ordinary detonators, a 50-metre wire bundle, a solar charger, a Motorola mobile phone handset with charger and nine kit-bags containing clothes, medicines and some PWG literature.
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May - 30 
Another terrorist was killed during an encounter with the troops at Mandakwas in the Banihal area of Doda district. While one soldier was wounded in the operation, an AK rifle, three magazines and four grenades were recovered from the slain terrorist
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Another terrorist was killed during an encounter with the troops at Mandakwas in the Banihal area of Doda district. While one soldier was wounded in the operation, an AK rifle, three magazines and four grenades were recovered from the slain terrorist’s possession. During another encounter in the Mahore area of Udhampur district, one unidentified terrorist was killed while two others managed to escape. One AK-47 rifle, one AK magazine, 384 rounds of ammunition, a grenade launcher and two hand grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 30 
On May 30, three terrorists of the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) were killed in an encounter with the Army at Lanka Lisu village under Howraghat police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. On
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On May 30, three terrorists of the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) were killed in an encounter with the Army at Lanka Lisu village under Howraghat police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. One 9 mm pistol, a German made pistol and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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May - 30 
Some unidentified gunmen shot dead a person, identified as Sunil Haokip, at Sielmat (Pine hill) under Churachandpur police station jurisdiction on May 30. Sources said that Haokip belonged to the Kuki National Front (KNF-Hethong Group) and the killin
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Some unidentified gunmen shot dead a person, identified as Sunil Haokip, at Sielmat (Pine hill) under Churachandpur police station jurisdiction on May 30. Sources said that Haokip belonged to the Kuki National Front (KNF-Hethong Group) and the killing might be a result of a factional feud.
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May - 30 
Three persons were injured when terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a security forces’ patrol party in the Bijbehara town of Anantnag district. Security forces also arrested two suspected terrorists from the Bandipora and Rajpora areas and seized two
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Three persons were injured when terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a security forces’ patrol party in the Bijbehara town of Anantnag district. Security forces also arrested two suspected terrorists from the Bandipora and Rajpora areas and seized two pistols, one hand grenade and seven rounds of ammunition from them.
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May - 30 
Two suspected terrorists reportedly exploded a Chinese-made hand grenade inside the premises of Manipur Power Minister Phunzathang Tonsing’s private residence at Sangaiprou Paiteveng under Lamphel police station limits in the Imphal West district on
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Two suspected terrorists reportedly exploded a Chinese-made hand grenade inside the premises of Manipur Power Minister Phunzathang Tonsing’s private residence at Sangaiprou Paiteveng under Lamphel police station limits in the Imphal West district on May 30. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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May - 30 
According to The News, the administration has sealed Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on May 30 by closing thousands of shops and impounding dozens of vehicles as part of economic sanctions announced against the defiant tribesmen. At least 64
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According to The News, the administration has sealed Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on May 30 by closing thousands of shops and impounding dozens of vehicles as part of economic sanctions announced against the defiant tribesmen. At least 64 tribesmen, including 13 elders from Ahmadzai Wazirs, were arrested during the last two days for their alleged failure to get foreign nationals registered with the Government. Army and paramilitary forces have reportedly been deployed at hilltops close to the Shakai area even as hotels, business establishments and hospitals belonging to the Ahmadzai Wazirs remained closed amidst fears of a military operation. An unnamed military spokesperson said the sanctions were imposed after the armed tribal force failed to arrest any foreign terrorists, mainly Chechens and Arabs along with some Chinese, hiding in the area.
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May - 30 
The pro-Taliban Sunni cleric and chief of the Binoria mosque in Karachi, Mufti Nizamuddin Shamzai, was killed and his son, nephew and driver were wounded, when armed men ambushed their vehicle in front of the mosque on May 30. The assassination, susp
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The pro-Taliban Sunni cleric and chief of the Binoria mosque in Karachi, Mufti Nizamuddin Shamzai, was killed and his son, nephew and driver were wounded, when armed men ambushed their vehicle in front of the mosque on May 30. The assassination, suspected to be a sectarian attack, led to violence across Karachi and according to The News, dozens of people, including police and paramilitary personnel, were injured. Police sources were quoted as saying that one of the assassins was injured in retaliatory fire by Shamzai’s police guard, but his accomplices took him away. The murder reportedly triggered violence in several localities of Karachi, including Jamshed Quarters, Soldier Bazaar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Sohrab Goth, Quaidabad and North Karachi. Provincial security adviser Aftab Sheikh was quoted in Daily Times as having said that "It was a targeted killing and according to our information about 10 to 12 people were involved." Mufti Nizamuddin, according to The Nation, is the third head of the Binoria mosque to have been assassinated. Earlier, Mufti Habibullah was shot dead in 1998 and Allama Yusuf Ludhianvi in year 2000.
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May - 30 
Maoists triggered an explosion in a bus near Kathmandu's Royal Nepal Airlines office on May 30 killing one civilian and injuring at least 21 others.
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Maoists triggered an explosion in a bus near Kathmandu's Royal Nepal Airlines office on May 30 killing one civilian and injuring at least 21 others.
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May - 30 
Nepal News has reported that on May 30, two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Madhyapur in the Mahottari district. A homemade gun and some documents have been recovered from the possession of the slain insurgen
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Nepal News has reported that on May 30, two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Madhyapur in the Mahottari district. A homemade gun and some documents have been recovered from the possession of the slain insurgents.
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May - 30 
The Maoists on May 30 released thirty teachers abducted from different schools a few days earlier after involving them in 'training programmes'. Further, the Maoist affiliated student union (All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionar
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The Maoists on May 30 released thirty teachers abducted from different schools a few days earlier after involving them in 'training programmes'. Further, the Maoist affiliated student union (All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary - ANNISU-R), has announced a countrywide indefinite strike in all educational institutions from June 6 demanding an immediate implementation of the accord reached between them, the government and the educational institutions.
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May - 30 
At least eight operatives affiliated to the Aslam faction of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), an armed wing of Sromojibi Mukti Andolon (SMA), were reportedly shot dead by cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at village Baghdanga in Sadar Upazila
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At least eight operatives affiliated to the Aslam faction of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), an armed wing of Sromojibi Mukti Andolon (SMA), were reportedly shot dead by cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at village Baghdanga in Sadar Upazila (sub-district) of Kushtia district on May 30. The PBCP is reported to have killed them in revenge for Aslam's quitting the party to join GMF years ago.
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May - 30 
On May 30, the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil dismissed demands for a review of the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and stated that the ban would continue. "Our stand is already there (ban on LTTE), what is there will remain." I
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On May 30, the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil dismissed demands for a review of the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and stated that the ban would continue. "Our stand is already there (ban on LTTE), what is there will remain." India had proscribed the LTTE in 1991 after the outfit assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in Tamil Nadu and the ban was recently extended for a further period of three years.
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May - 30 
The newly appointed Overall Operational Commander for the Eastern Province, Major General Shantha Kottegoda, will meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders on June 2 to reportedly discuss killings by unknown gunmen in the East. Kottegoda s
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The newly appointed Overall Operational Commander for the Eastern Province, Major General Shantha Kottegoda, will meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders on June 2 to reportedly discuss killings by unknown gunmen in the East. Kottegoda stated that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) had arranged this meeting following his request, which would be held at the Vavunathivu Divisional Secretariat office in Batticaloa. According to the military, eleven LTTE cadres, two Army personnel and two civilians were killed in the East by unidentified gunmen during the last two months.
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May - 31 
A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-e-Islami outfit was among three people killed and two persons, including a girl, were wounded in separate terrorism-related incidents in the Kashmir Valley on May 31. Two terrorists, including Hizb-e-Islami ‘commander’ S
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A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-e-Islami outfit was among three people killed and two persons, including a girl, were wounded in separate terrorism-related incidents in the Kashmir Valley on May 31. Two terrorists, including Hizb-e-Islami ‘commander’ Saqib Hussain, were shot dead during an encounter which ensued after troops raided a village at Kulgam in the Anantnag district. While one civilian sustained injuries, two AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 31 
A girl was wounded during a shootout at Arwani in the Anantnag district.
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A girl was wounded during a shootout at Arwani in the Anantnag district.
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May - 31 
A group of unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Tarzoo Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Tarzoo Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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May - 31 
Addressing a gathering in Imphal East district, Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament) Member, Dr Thokchom Meinya, reportedly reiterated that insurgency in Manipur could be solved through a political solution and by no other means.
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Addressing a gathering in Imphal East district, Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament) Member, Dr Thokchom Meinya, reportedly reiterated that insurgency in Manipur could be solved through a political solution and by no other means.
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May - 31 
India on May 31 condemned the terrorist attack by suspected Al Qaeda operatives in the Al Khobar city of Saudi Arabia a day earlier, in which 22 people, including eight Indians, were killed. "The Indian casualties were victims of the circumstances ra
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India on May 31 condemned the terrorist attack by suspected Al Qaeda operatives in the Al Khobar city of Saudi Arabia a day earlier, in which 22 people, including eight Indians, were killed. "The Indian casualties were victims of the circumstances rather than pre-meditated targets for attack," said an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson. He said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh had placed two teams in Al Khobar for rendering consular and other assistance, including informing the next of kin and for the repatriation of the bodies to India. The Embassy would also address the issue of compensation with the Saudi authorities concerned, he added. Saudi Arabia's elite commandos had stormed the housing complex, shot dead at least two Al Qaeda operatives and freed over 50 people held captive by the terrorists, ending a 25-hour hostage crisis. The terrorists had earlier carried out multiple strikes in which 22 people, including eight Indians, were killed.
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May - 31 
On May 31, six surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were reportedly arrested while extorting money from a private hospital at Udalguri in Assam.
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On May 31, six surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were reportedly arrested while extorting money from a private hospital at Udalguri in Assam.
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May - 31 
On May 31, suspected terrorists killed one security force personnel near Moreh Gate No II in the Chandel district of Manipur.
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On May 31, suspected terrorists killed one security force personnel near Moreh Gate No II in the Chandel district of Manipur.
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May - 31 
The Tripura Chief Minster, Manik Sarkar, informed the State Legislative Assembly on May 31 that his Government is not in favour of an extension of the cease-fire agreement with the Nayanbasi Jamatia faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura
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The Tripura Chief Minster, Manik Sarkar, informed the State Legislative Assembly on May 31 that his Government is not in favour of an extension of the cease-fire agreement with the Nayanbasi Jamatia faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), which was signed on April 15, 2004. He also said that the Government, would alternatively, "want the insurgents to come over ground and lay down arms within six months."
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May - 31 
A 13-year-old boy was killed and five of his family members were wounded when unidentified assailants fired more then a dozen rockets in the Mand area of Kech district in Baluchistan province on May 31. Official sources said that the attackers fired
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A 13-year-old boy was killed and five of his family members were wounded when unidentified assailants fired more then a dozen rockets in the Mand area of Kech district in Baluchistan province on May 31. Official sources said that the attackers fired a dozen rockets in Mand, the hometown of Federal Minister for Education, Zubaida Jalal. The rockets landed near the residence of the Minister, Mand grid station and a Frontier Corps camp, according to The News.
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May - 31 
Allama Hassan Turabi, a Shia religious scholar, said that "This (the blast) is part of the conspiracy to drive wedge between Shia and Sunni Muslims." He also said that when a bomb exploded in the Hyderi Mosque (May 7. Twenty-three persons died in thi
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Allama Hassan Turabi, a Shia religious scholar, said that "This (the blast) is part of the conspiracy to drive wedge between Shia and Sunni Muslims." He also said that when a bomb exploded in the Hyderi Mosque (May 7. Twenty-three persons died in this suicide-bomb attack) he had warned that the next target would be a Sunni cleric or a mosque. "And yesterday Mufti Shamzai was assassinated," added Turabi. As reported earlier, the pro-Taliban Sunni cleric and chief of the Binoria mosque in Karachi, Mufti Nizamuddin Shamzai, was killed and his son, nephew and driver were wounded, when armed men ambushed their vehicle in front of the mosque on May 30.
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May - 31 
At least 18 worshippers were killed and 40 others sustained injuries when a high-intensity bomb exploded during the evening prayers at a Shia mosque situated on the MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on May 31. The blast led to violence in several localities
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At least 18 worshippers were killed and 40 others sustained injuries when a high-intensity bomb exploded during the evening prayers at a Shia mosque situated on the MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on May 31. The blast led to violence in several localities of Karachi and mobs set ablaze a petrol station, several vehicles, including a police mobile van, a bank and some commercial establishments. An eye-witness was quoted as saying in The News that two persons riding a motorcycle threw an explosive device inside the mosque and fled towards the Lines Area. Among those dead was Maulana Mustaque Ahmed Mazhar, the prayer leader at the mosque. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Investigation), Fayyaz Ahmed Khan Leghari, said "It could be a suicide bombing. We are investigating the blast from different angles and the facts would transpire once thorough investigation is completed."
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May - 31 
Jalal who was in Islamabad said one of the rockets hit the home of her servant, killing his son and wounding four people. Later one of the injured died in a hospital in Turbat, an unnamed official in Quetta told Reuters. Zubaida while claiming that t
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Jalal who was in Islamabad said one of the rockets hit the home of her servant, killing his son and wounding four people. Later one of the injured died in a hospital in Turbat, an unnamed official in Quetta told Reuters. Zubaida while claiming that the attackers wanted to intimidate her said, "This act of terrorism is a part of a campaign to hurt my resolve."
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May - 31 
The Islamist alliance Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) on May 31 called for a country-wide strike on June 4 to protest the killing of Mufti Shamzai.
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The Islamist alliance Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) on May 31 called for a country-wide strike on June 4 to protest the killing of Mufti Shamzai.
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May - 31 
While rejecting the remarks of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Ulema (religious scholars) of the Jamiat-ul-Uloom-al-Islamiyyah Binoria Town, said the murder of Mufti Nizamuddin Shamzai and the bomb blast at
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While rejecting the remarks of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Ulema (religious scholars) of the Jamiat-ul-Uloom-al-Islamiyyah Binoria Town, said the murder of Mufti Nizamuddin Shamzai and the bomb blast at a Shia mosque on the MA Jinnah Road were not related incidents.
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May - 31 
A Maoist 'committee' in the Arghakhanchi district has reportedly announced 'death penalty' to four civilians. According to Nepal Samacharpatra, the Maoists accused them of spying for the security forces and intend to kill them.
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A Maoist 'committee' in the Arghakhanchi district has reportedly announced 'death penalty' to four civilians. According to Nepal Samacharpatra, the Maoists accused them of spying for the security forces and intend to kill them.
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May - 31 
Nepal News has reported that on May 31, Maoist insurgents killed two civilians in Dhanusha district. The victims, Deep Narayan Shah, a resident of Raghunathpur and Ram Prasad Shah of Paterwa were reportedly charged of 'spying' before being killed.
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Nepal News has reported that on May 31, Maoist insurgents killed two civilians in Dhanusha district. The victims, Deep Narayan Shah, a resident of Raghunathpur and Ram Prasad Shah of Paterwa were reportedly charged of 'spying' before being killed.
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May - 31 
Nepal News reports indicated that on May 31, over 80 teachers were abducted by Maoist insurgents from various schools in the Udayapur and Sindhupalchowk districts. The insurgents took some 60 teachers from six different schools in Panchawoti Village
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Nepal News reports indicated that on May 31, over 80 teachers were abducted by Maoist insurgents from various schools in the Udayapur and Sindhupalchowk districts. The insurgents took some 60 teachers from six different schools in Panchawoti Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Udayapur district. Similarly, reports from Sindhupalchowk said the Maoists have abducted at least 20 teachers from various schools in the remote villages. The Maoists are alleged to have abducted them to involve them in 'training programmes'.
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May - 31 
The 'Supreme Maoist Commander' Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reiterated his earlier stance of holding a joint meeting with all the political forces, the civil society and the United Nations in resolving the present crisis in the country. He added that his p
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The 'Supreme Maoist Commander' Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reiterated his earlier stance of holding a joint meeting with all the political forces, the civil society and the United Nations in resolving the present crisis in the country. He added that his party was against the idea of choosing a new Prime Minister right now. In a press statement issued on May 31, Dahal denied reports that the Maoists are softening their stance and agreeing to a Constituent Assembly as the minimum condition and added, "When we said we want a new constitution we meant we wanted an election to a constituent assembly."
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May - 31 
According to Bangladesh Observer, opposition leader Sheikh Hasina stated on May 31 that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party-Jamaat-e-Islami coalition seemed to have handed over power to armed terrorists to rule the country. While addressing the t
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According to Bangladesh Observer, opposition leader Sheikh Hasina stated on May 31 that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party-Jamaat-e-Islami coalition seemed to have handed over power to armed terrorists to rule the country. While addressing the triennial council of Dhaka district Judo League, she further opined that Bangladesh is "now hostage to terrorists".
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May - 31 
Daily News has reported that a senior journalist, G. Nadeshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Manmunai junction in the Batticaloa district on May 31. Nadeshan was Vice President of the Eastern Journalists
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Daily News has reported that a senior journalist, G. Nadeshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Manmunai junction in the Batticaloa district on May 31. Nadeshan was Vice President of the Eastern Journalists' Association and a correspondent for the Virakesari Tamil daily, Shakthi TV and IBC News Service. His death comes amidst moves by the LTTE and the troops in Batticaloa to discuss ways and means of ending such killings in the area. Representatives from both sides will meet on June 2 in Vavunathivu under facilitation of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM).
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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