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May - 1 
A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and District Police recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a rifle and other incriminating materials after neutralizing a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Delkahwa hillock under Tand
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A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and District Police recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a rifle and other incriminating materials after neutralizing a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Delkahwa hillock under Tandwa Police Station area in the Aurangabad District on May 1, reports webindia123. Security Forces (SFs) recovered IED, rifle, cotex wire, three uniforms and other incriminating materials were recovered from the hideout following specific intelligence input. CPI-Maoist cadres escaped from the spot after they got inkling of Police raid, said Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP), (operation), Rajesh Kumar.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Abraham Tigga, who is accused of being a ‘Police spy’, on the outskirts of Ranchi in Ranchi District, reports May 1, reports Times of India. Abraham was
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Abraham Tigga, who is accused of being a ‘Police spy’, on the outskirts of Ranchi in Ranchi District, reports May 1, reports Times of India. Abraham was abducted on May 1, while on his way home from the market. He was first beaten up and later beheaded by CPI-Maoist cadres. The Maoists then set ablaze vehicle on fire in Tamar.
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May - 1 
Naga Council (UNC) stated that Security Force (SFs) personnel from Myanmar removed a newly installed structure that demarcated the boundary line in the Indo-Myanmar border on May 1, reports The Sangai Express. UNC stated that they constructed a
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Naga Council (UNC) stated that Security Force (SFs) personnel from Myanmar removed a newly installed structure that demarcated the boundary line in the Indo-Myanmar border on May 1, reports The Sangai Express. UNC stated that they constructed a small concrete structure as a replacement of a weathered stump which was understood as the structure serving as demarcation between Myanmar and India in the international border at N Satang Maring village and Chotong Maring village in the Border Number 82.
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May - 1 
Six flags inscribed with the words inscribed "IS NE", similar to Islamic State (IS) flags were found near the Kachari ghat (Old Goalpara District Court) area in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph on May 2. Amitava Sinha, Superintenden
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Six flags inscribed with the words inscribed "IS NE", similar to Islamic State (IS) flags were found near the Kachari ghat (Old Goalpara District Court) area in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph on May 2. Amitava Sinha, Superintendent of Police stated that ‘An investigation is under way. However, at first look it seems to be a work of some anti-social element’.
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On May 1, four Rohingya immigrants were arrested during a search operation at a hotel near Gate No. 2 in Moreh in Tengnoupal District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrested individuals have been identified as Zobar, Rapik, Kamal Hussain and Munni Bibi
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On May 1, four Rohingya immigrants were arrested during a search operation at a hotel near Gate No. 2 in Moreh in Tengnoupal District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrested individuals have been identified as Zobar, Rapik, Kamal Hussain and Munni Bibi . All of the arrestees hail from Yakhai in Myanmar. A trafficker identified as Takhellambam Gobin Singh was also arrested in the same incident.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked and exchanged fire with Border Security Force (BSF) camp located near Mahallah village under Paratapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 1, reports Nai Duniya.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked and exchanged fire with Border Security Force (BSF) camp located near Mahallah village under Paratapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 1, reports Nai Duniya. CPI-Maoist cadres fled from the spot after Security Forces (SFs) retaliate with heavy firing for about twenty minutes. No injuries were reported in this encounter.
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Naga Council (UNC) stated that Security Force (SFs) personnel from Myanmar removed a newly installed structure that demarcated the boundary line in the Indo-Myanmar border on May 1, reports The Sangai Express. UNC stated that they constructed a small
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Naga Council (UNC) stated that Security Force (SFs) personnel from Myanmar removed a newly installed structure that demarcated the boundary line in the Indo-Myanmar border on May 1, reports The Sangai Express. UNC stated that they constructed a small concrete structure as a replacement of a weathered stump which was understood as the structure serving as demarcation between Myanmar and India in the international border at N Satang Maring village and Chotong Maring village in the Border Number 82.
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A suspected leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Abdul Rahim Muhammad Shahi, has been arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Police’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security agencies in Sariab area of Quetta, the provincial capita
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A suspected leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Abdul Rahim Muhammad Shahi, has been arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Police’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security agencies in Sariab area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 1, reports Dawn. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the CTD Atizaz Ahmed Goraya said “LeJ leader Abdul Rahim Muhammad Shahi was arrested in the Village Aid area. A hand grenade and a pistol were found from his possession. Shahi was involved in suicide bombings, target killings and other subversive activities. He carried a head money of PKR 2 million.” The DIG Atizaz Ahmed Goraya said during interrogation the suspect had confessed that he was involved in the suicide bombing in Hazara Town’s Vegetable Market, the truck blast at the official residence of the inspector general of Balochistan, suicide attacks on Bahadur Khan Women University and Hazar Ganji, a firing incident in the Bolan Medical College hospital and many incidents of target killings in Quetta. The suspect was involved in around 200 incidents of target killings, the DIG said, adding that he had been using different aliases, including Babul, captain and doctor, to hide his identity. His name had been placed in the Red Book. The DIG Atizaz Ahmed Goraya said the suspect had disclosed names of his group’s members, adding that efforts were under way to arrest them.
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a joint program organized on the occasion of Labor Day on May 1 said that the party unification between Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leni
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a joint program organized on the occasion of Labor Day on May 1 said that the party unification between Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and CPN-Maoist Center will be announced on May 5, reports Republica. Dahal has stated both party chairs have planned to announce the party unification on May 5, coinciding the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx. He further added that all the disputed issues will be solved within one or two days. "The communist coalition has not a back gear, it's moving ahead" Dahal said.
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Central Disciplinary Commission has urged the senior leaders of CPN-UML and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) to finalize the party merger bid between two leftist pa
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Central Disciplinary Commission has urged the senior leaders of CPN-UML and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) to finalize the party merger bid between two leftist parties as soon as possible, reports The Himalayan Times on May 2. The meeting was chaired by Commission Chairman Amrit Bohara. The members at the secretariat are Bohara, Shiva Bahadur Deuja, Bharat Pahadi, Bhojraj Joshi, Shanti Khanal, Nirmal Subedi, Karna Bahadur Ghale and Chakra Bahadur Parajuli.
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Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Miroslav Lajcák has cited Sri Lanka as a successful example of how civil society could collaborate with the government on peace building, reports Daily Mirror on May 2. He has made reference to Sri Lan
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Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Miroslav Lajcák has cited Sri Lanka as a successful example of how civil society could collaborate with the government on peace building, reports Daily Mirror on May 2. He has made reference to Sri Lanka’s peace building efforts during both the opening and closing remarks of the high level meeting on Peace Building and Sustaining Peace which was held at the UN Headquarters from April 24-26. President Lajcák cited the work of Mrs. Vishaka Dharmadasa, as an example of how an individual can contribute to a country’s peace building initiatives. He also cited an example of how Sri Lanka’s civil society made a contribution to the GoSL efforts on drafting a reconciliation and peace building programme for the country.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickermesinghe on May 1 said that there was no alternative to the National Unity Government, reports Daily Mirror. He said there were many who criticized it but none of them were able to come up with an alternative form of govern
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickermesinghe on May 1 said that there was no alternative to the National Unity Government, reports Daily Mirror. He said there were many who criticized it but none of them were able to come up with an alternative form of governance. "We will implement a speedy development programme in the wake of today's Cabinet reshuffle taking into consideration the message given to us by the people at the local government elections," the Prime Minister said.
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The new Cabinet Ministers of National Unity Government were sworn in before the President Maithripala Sirisena on May 1 following the fourth cabinet reshuffle, reports Colombo Page. Several ministerial portfolios have changed hands while some ministe
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The new Cabinet Ministers of National Unity Government were sworn in before the President Maithripala Sirisena on May 1 following the fourth cabinet reshuffle, reports Colombo Page. Several ministerial portfolios have changed hands while some ministers have retained their previous portfolios. The portfolios are Lakshman Kiriella: Minister of Public Enterprise and Kandy Development; Sarath Amunugama: Minister of Science, Technology and Research, Skills Development and Vocational Training, and Hill Country Heritage; S. B Nawinna: Minister of Internal Affairs and Wayamba Development; Mahinda Amaraweera: Minister of Agriculture; Duminda Dissanayake: Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and Disaster Management; P. Harrison: Minister of Social Empowerment; Kabir Hashim: Minister of Highways and Road Development; Ranjith Madduma Bandara: Minister of Public Administration and Management, Minister of Law and Order; Thalatha Athukorala: Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms; Faiszer Mustapha: Minister of Sports, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government; Vijith Vijayamuni Zoysa: Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economy; D.M. Swaminathan: Minister of Rehabilitation, Resettlement, Northern Development and Hindu Religious Affairs; Sagala Ratnayake: Minister of Project Management, Youth Affairs and Southern Development; Mano Ganesan Minister of National Co-existence, Reconciliation and Official Languages; Daya Gamage Minister of Social Welfare and Primary Industries; Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka: Minister of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development; Ravindra Samaraweera: Minister of Labor and Trade Union Relations; and Wijedasa Rajapakshe: Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs Other Ministerial portfolios will remain unchanged and the new State and Deputy Ministers will be sworn in at 10.30 a.m. at the Presidential Secretariat on May 2. All the Government Ministers and MPs have been summoned for this swearing-in ceremony.
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May - 1 
Militants carried out an explosion targeting vehicle of Iftikhar Momand, a member of the Provincial Council in Nangarhar Province, in Kama District of the Province on May 1, Khamma Press reports. Provincial Governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogyani con
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Militants carried out an explosion targeting vehicle of Iftikhar Momand, a member of the Provincial Council in Nangarhar Province, in Kama District of the Province on May 1, Khamma Press reports. Provincial Governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed the incident adding that at least three people, including two civilians and one of Momand’s bodyguards, were killed in the explosion. Momand was wounded in the explosion along with his two bodyguards. One civilian was also injured.
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Pentagon on May 1 identified Spc. Gabriel Conde as the United States (US) Soldier killed by small arms fire in an operation in the Tagab District of Kapisa Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Pentagon on May 1 identified Spc. Gabriel Conde as the United States (US) Soldier killed by small arms fire in an operation in the Tagab District of Kapisa Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Imam Qatiba area in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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Two Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Imam Qatiba area in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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Four militants were killed and two others injured in air-strikes conducted in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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Four militants were killed and two others injured in air-strikes conducted in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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One militant (an Imam at a Mosque) was killed in an explosion while planting a landmine in Chagcharan City (District) the capital of Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 2.
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One militant (an Imam at a Mosque) was killed in an explosion while planting a landmine in Chagcharan City (District) the capital of Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 2.
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May - 1 
At least nine Taliban militants were killed and another 12 injured in the airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in the vicinity of Tarinkot city (Tarinkot District) in Uruzgan Province, the military officials said on May 1, reports Khamma Press.
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At least nine Taliban militants were killed and another 12 injured in the airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in the vicinity of Tarinkot city (Tarinkot District) in Uruzgan Province, the military officials said on May 1, reports Khamma Press.
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May - 1 
During an interview with Deccan Chronicle in her visit to the United Kingdom (UK), the former Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and daughter of former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom—Dunya Maumoon, has appealed India to put pressure on the G
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During an interview with Deccan Chronicle in her visit to the United Kingdom (UK), the former Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and daughter of former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom—Dunya Maumoon, has appealed India to put pressure on the Government of the Maldives to release her father and other relatives arrested during the State of Emergency imposed on February 5, reports Mihaaru on May 2. Friends [India] have to be there in the time of need and it is important that India be with us in this situation and support the Maldives and Maldivians in any way possible, in a purely advisory role, said Dunya.
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May - 2 
A civilian identified as Vijay Munda (28), Hockey coach of a Government-run day boarding centre was killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at
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A civilian identified as Vijay Munda (28), Hockey coach of a Government-run day boarding centre was killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at his residence in Lapung in Ranchi District on May 2, reports The Telegraph. Around 10-12 armed PLFI cadres barged into Vijay’s house to demand ‘levy’ (ransom money) and later pumped four bullets into Vijay leading to his death, said Police.
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At least 11 protesters were injured, one of whom died later, in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) who were on a search operation in the Terkiwangam area of Shopian District on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, unidentified
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At least 11 protesters were injured, one of whom died later, in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) who were on a search operation in the Terkiwangam area of Shopian District on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, unidentified militants opened fire upon an Army patrol in Terkiwangam. SFs circled the village immediately. As they approached the suspicious house while firing some warning shots, residents of the village gathered and started stone pelting upon the SFs which led to clashes between both. One Army soldier, Subedar Major Ujain Singh Raghav got injured in stone pelting. The SFs used tear-smoke shells, pellet guns and live ammunition. At least 11 protestors were injured, including six with bullet wounds. A teenager among those 11—Umar Kumar (17) of Pinjura in Shopian District - succumbed to injuries. The SFs used explosives to target the suspicious house —a hideout of militants. The house belonged to the in-laws of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Zeenatul Islam. However, the militants managed to escape. The operation was called-off in the night of May 2.
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres seat ablaze four tractors, one JCB machine and a road roller at Pusugudi village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 2, reports India Today. The Police have rec
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres seat ablaze four tractors, one JCB machine and a road roller at Pusugudi village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 2, reports India Today. The Police have recovered pamphlets of CPI-Maoist from the site. The company had not sought security at the construction site from the local administration, said local Police official.
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CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mukesh Hembram, surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. He is a native of Jaganathpur village under the Tikayatpalli Police Station of Sundargarh District, reports He
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CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mukesh Hembram, surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. He is a native of Jaganathpur village under the Tikayatpalli Police Station of Sundargarh District, reports He had joined CPI-Maoist as a cadre in 2013. He will be provided all support as per the surrender policy of the Government, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Uma Shankar Das.
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CPI-Maoist cadres kidnapped two civilians, an engineer and an employee of a company engaged in the construction of roads from Sabag to Chunchuna in Balrampur District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The abducted civilians are placed on the old mountai
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CPI-Maoist cadres kidnapped two civilians, an engineer and an employee of a company engaged in the construction of roads from Sabag to Chunchuna in Balrampur District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The abducted civilians are placed on the old mountain in the District. Police forces of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are trying to secure release of kidnapped with mutual cooperation.
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May - 2 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze three Hywa trucks, one JCB machine and others vehicles of a construction company near Puchfadi Bandchuwa in Garhwa District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The set ablaze of construction vehicles was executed by CPI-Maoist
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze three Hywa trucks, one JCB machine and others vehicles of a construction company near Puchfadi Bandchuwa in Garhwa District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The set ablaze of construction vehicles was executed by CPI-Maoist cadres for ‘levy’ (ransom money) from the construction company, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Arshi.
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CPI-Maoist cadres kidnapped two civilians, an engineer and an employee of a company engaged in the construction of roads from Sabag to Chunchuna in Balrampur District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The abducted civilians are place
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CPI-Maoist cadres kidnapped two civilians, an engineer and an employee of a company engaged in the construction of roads from Sabag to Chunchuna in Balrampur District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. The abducted civilians are placed on the old mountain in the District. Police forces of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are trying to secure release of kidnapped with mutual cooperation.
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May - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in K
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Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in Khunti District on May 2, reports News18. The Police recovered one desi pistol and two bullets from Thomas. He is an expert in bomb making with more than 50 cases registered against him.
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May - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probed a woman Islamic State (IS) operative-- Karen Aisha al-Muslimah aka Karen Aisha Hamidon, in Manila, Philippines— who was alleged to direct Indian members of IS to carry-out terror activiti
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probed a woman Islamic State (IS) operative-- Karen Aisha al-Muslimah aka Karen Aisha Hamidon, in Manila, Philippines— who was alleged to direct Indian members of IS to carry-out terror activities in India, reports The New Indian Express on May 3. During the NIA’s probe of IS related cases in 2015 and 2016, it was found that three accused—Mohammad Naser (from Tamil Nadu), Mohammad Sirajuddin and Adnan Hasan (from Karnataka), were in contact with Karen through social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram. Karen is one of the most active IS operative in Philippines between 2014 and 2015, claimed the NIA. She ran various Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels for motivating, radicalising and instigating her online associates from different countries, including India to fight on behalf of IS in conflict zones, said NIA Spokesperson. Karen was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBN) of the Philippines on October 11, 2017 and was charged for incitement to rebellion. The NIA is now waiting for handing over of evidence through a legal channel by the Philippines so that the case against the arrested persons becomes stronger in the court, said the NIA Spokesperson.
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The United States (US) based ‘Sikhs For Justice’ (SFJ) on May 2 threatened Punjab’s Jail Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa over his strong condemned towards the ‘Referendum 2020’ which aimed at an independent Sikh natio
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The United States (US) based ‘Sikhs For Justice’ (SFJ) on May 2 threatened Punjab’s Jail Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa over his strong condemned towards the ‘Referendum 2020’ which aimed at an independent Sikh nation—Khalistan, reports The Times of India. “Respond to Punjab Jail Minister—will you come to Canada or Should we [SFJ] handle you in India”, tweeted Attorney-at-Law of the SFJ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Responding to Pannun’s tweet, Randhawa said that why Canada, i am ready to go anywhere in the world to accept the challenge of Khalistan. “The demand of Referendum 2020 is not coming from the Indian Sikhs living abroad”, he said. “The SFJ has threatened an elected representative of India and I shall take this matter to Punjab’s Chief Minister (Capt.) Amarinder Singh, urging him to convey the matter to the US government through the Central government using diplomatic channels”, said Randhawa.
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The Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended that the infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and recruitment of local youth into militancy would rise this year, reports Daily Excelsior on May 3. As an estimate, around 100 local
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The Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended that the infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and recruitment of local youth into militancy would rise this year, reports Daily Excelsior on May 3. As an estimate, around 100 local youth from nearby villages to the Line-of-Control (LoC) have been recruited who share the ethnic bond and have strong relations with the people living near LoC. Such recruitment has boosted the infiltration efforts as these militants may be used as the guide for infiltrators, said unnamed source. Around 28 launch pads are located in PoK areas which are ready to infiltrate into Kashmir. This year, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is more active than Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as more JeM militants has infiltrated. In 2017, around 120 militants had infiltrated into Kashmir, claimed report of the Multi Agency Centre. However, militants have been directed to stop using the cellular phones due to the fear of being tracked by the SFs. In 2017, 208 militants were killed by the SFs in the Operation ‘All Out’ and majority of the success was on technical inputs. Regarding recruitment, so far, 50 youth from the valley have joined militancy in first four months of this year while, in 2017, only 117 youth had joined the militancy, said unnamed source.
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ram Chandra Mahto alias Neta ji, who was wanted in more than dozen criminal cases, was arrested from Bathauli village under Veerpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District on May 2,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ram Chandra Mahto alias Neta ji, who was wanted in more than dozen criminal cases, was arrested from Bathauli village under Veerpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District on May 2, reports Outlook. He was wanted in various cases, including murder, extortion and other criminal cases and absconding since 2011.
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May - 2 
Two Policemen, identified as Lekhram and Bhoj Singh, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Odh village under Mainpur Police Station area in Gariaband District o
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Two Policemen, identified as Lekhram and Bhoj Singh, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Odh village under Mainpur Police Station area in Gariaband District on May 2, reports Business Standard. The IED blast targeted the motorcycle, killing one of the Police personnel on the spot. Another injured Policeman succumbed while being moved out of the forest area. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on Security Forces (SFs) after the blast and fled from the spot after retaliatory fire by Police, said Inspector General of Police (IG), (Raipur Range), Pradeep Gupta.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres seat ablaze four tractors, one JCB machine and a road roller at Pusugudi village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 2, reports India Today. The Police have recovered pam
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres seat ablaze four tractors, one JCB machine and a road roller at Pusugudi village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 2, reports India Today. The Police have recovered pamphlets of CPI-Maoist from the site. The company had not sought security at the construction site from the local administration, said local Police official.
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jyoti alias Raveena Joga Pudyami (26), a resident of Shirakunta of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, surrendered before the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) in Gadchiroli Distri
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jyoti alias Raveena Joga Pudyami (26), a resident of Shirakunta of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, surrendered before the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) in Gadchiroli District on May 2, reports The New Indian Express. Pudyami joined the CPI-Maoist activities in Bhopalpattanam Dalam (armed squad) in 2009, was also a ‘deputy commander’ of Mangi Dalam of Telangana. She was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on her head. She will be given facilities per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the Maharashtra Government, said Police statement.
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May - 2 
A civilian indentified as Gupta Pradhani (50) was injured in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kaliajhola in under Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on April May 2, re
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A civilian indentified as Gupta Pradhani (50) was injured in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kaliajhola in under Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on April May 2, reports The Telegraph. CPI-Maoist cadres planted the explosives targeting Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Maoist operations. The posters of CPI-Maoist were spotted at the locality where the Maoists had raised objection to road construction work by the Government and had asked contractors to immediately leave the area or to be ready to face dire consequences, said Police.
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May - 2 
A civilian identified asVijay Munda (28), Hockey coach of a Government-run day boarding centre was killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresat his residence in
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A civilian identified asVijay Munda (28), Hockey coach of a Government-run day boarding centre was killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresat his residence in Lapung in Ranchi District on May 2, reports The Telegraph. Around 10-12 armed PLFI cadres barged into Vijay’s house to demand ‘levy’ (ransom money) and later pumped four bullets into Vijay leading to his death, said Police.
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A school bus of Rainbow International School was attacked by stone pelters near Zavoora village in Shopian District on May 2, injuring two students, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A school bus of Rainbow International School was attacked by stone pelters near Zavoora village in Shopian District on May 2, injuring two students, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 2 
A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) identified as Laishram Somendro was arrested from Imphal East District on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrest was made after a search operation in the ar
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A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) identified as Laishram Somendro was arrested from Imphal East District on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrest was made after a search operation in the area.
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May - 2 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on May 2 announced the indictment of three main suspects arrested in the murder case of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Imran Farooq, reports Daily Times. During the hearing held by ATC judge Shahrukh Arjumand, Fed
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on May 2 announced the indictment of three main suspects arrested in the murder case of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Imran Farooq, reports Daily Times. During the hearing held by ATC judge Shahrukh Arjumand, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Prosecutor Khawaja Imtiaz presented charge sheet against the accused – Syed Mohsin Ali, Moazzam Ali and Khalid Shamim. The charge sheet states that Farooq’s murder was planned in Karachi and London. In a statement recorded earlier, Shamim and Mohsin Ali told the court that Farooq was killed as he was a potential threat to the leadership of MQM. After Farooq’s party membership was suspended, the MQM founder said during a telephonic speech that he could be murdered, Shamim told the magistrate. Farooq, who had been in London since 1999, was killed in an attack in Green Lane area of Edgware in London (United Kingdom) in the evening of September 16, 2010.
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May - 2 
CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal briefing his party leaders during a meeting of the CPN-Maoist Centre Secretariat at the party headquarters in Kathmandu on May 2 hinted at roping Naya Shakti Party-Nepal (NSP-N) and Federal Socialist Foru
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CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal briefing his party leaders during a meeting of the CPN-Maoist Centre Secretariat at the party headquarters in Kathmandu on May 2 hinted at roping Naya Shakti Party-Nepal (NSP-N) and Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N), reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said the chances of smaller parties continuing to exist after the CPN-Maoist Centre-CPN-UML unification were slim, hinting at a broader unity encompassing NSP-N and FSF-N.
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit Deputy Commissioner Mohamad Mohibul Islam Khan said that Akram Hossain Niloy, one of the top leaders of Neo-JMB, wanted to move to Syria via Turkey along with his parents and sister for carrying o
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit Deputy Commissioner Mohamad Mohibul Islam Khan said that Akram Hossain Niloy, one of the top leaders of Neo-JMB, wanted to move to Syria via Turkey along with his parents and sister for carrying out jihadist operations, reports Dhaka Tribune on May 3. But they finally could not make it to Syria as the Turkish embassy in Dhaka denied them visas. Later, Niloy changed his plans and tried to get a visa from India for himself only. He entered India illegally and managed an Aadhar card (Indian NID card) to apply for a passport. But before his passport was issued, one of his associates was arrested by Indian police. Fearing arrest, Niloy returned to Bangladesh and went into hiding, but a few months later the CTTC Unit arrested him on March 22.
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May - 2 
Eight new State Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers were sworn in on May 2 before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat following the fourth Cabinet reshuffle of the National Unity Government, reports Colombo Page. The Stat
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Eight new State Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers were sworn in on May 2 before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat following the fourth Cabinet reshuffle of the National Unity Government, reports Colombo Page. The State Ministers are - Palitha Range Bandara: State Minister of Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and Disaster Management; Dilip Wedaarachchi: State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economy; M.L.A.M. Hizbullah: State Minister of Highways and Road Development; Mohan Lal Grero: State Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs; A.D. Champika Premadasa: State Minister of Plantation Industries; Lakshman Seneviratne: State Minister of Public Administration and Management, and Law and Oder; Sriyani Wijewickrema: State Minister of Sports, Provincial Councils and Local Government; and Weerakumara Dissanayake: State Minister of Mahaweli Development. The Deputy Ministers are - Ameer Ali Shihabdeen: Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economy; Dunesh Gankanda: Deputy Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms; Ranjan Ramanayake: Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment; Karunaratna Paranavithana: Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Research, Skills Development and Vocational Training, and Hill Country Heritage; Sarathie Dushmantha: Deputy Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms; Palitha Kumara Thewarapperuma: Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development; Manusha Nanayakkara: Deputy Minister of Telecommunication, Digital Infrastructure and Foreign Employment; Muthu Sivalingam: Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Wayamba Development; Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana: Deputy Minister of National Integration, Reconciliation and Official Languages; and M. M. Harees: Deputy Minister of Public Enterprise and Kandy Development.
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1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan
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1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan and Kunduz Provinces and the remaining attacks happened in 25 other Provinces while Pajhwok had no report of violent incidents from Bamyan, Nuristan, Panshir, Paktia, Nimroz, Takhar and Nuristan Provinces. Earlier 1,018 persons were killed and 792 others injured in 171 different attacks in 31 Provinces of Afghanistan in March 2018. Blasts and casualties happened on daily bases in April but the most deadly day was April 22. On this day 97 people were killed and 136 others injured. The deadliest incident happened on voter registration centre in Dasht-i-Archi District in which 69 people were killed and 210 others injured. Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the blast. On average, 54 people were suffering casualties on daily basis during the first four months last year compared to 61 people during the same period this year.
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May - 2 
14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press&
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15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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188 civilians were killed and another 306 were injured in the month of April in 2018 confirms Civilian Protection Advocacy Group (CPAG) on May 2, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.Meanwhile, Special Investigator General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGA
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188 civilians were killed and another 306 were injured in the month of April in 2018 confirms Civilian Protection Advocacy Group (CPAG) on May 2, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.Meanwhile, Special Investigator General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has reported that the Afghan Government controls or influences 229 of Afghanistan’s 407 districts (56.3 percent). The Taliban controls or influences 59 districts (14.5 percent), reports Tolo News on May 2. The remaining 119 districts (29.2 percent) are contested. The United States (US) Air Force dropped 378 munitions in January, 469 in February, and 339 in March 2018 during 215 missions. The total of 1,186 munitions dropped in the first quarter of 2018 is the highest number recorded for this period since reporting began in 2013, and is over two and a half times the amount dropped in the first quarter of 2017.
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May - 2 
75 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and another 45 were injured by Afghan Security Forces in air and ground raids under Operation Badar over a week (exact period not specified) in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on Ma
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75 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and another 45 were injured by Afghan Security Forces in air and ground raids under Operation Badar over a week (exact period not specified) in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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May - 2 
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani has asked Pakistan to stop firing artillery shells into Afghan territory and extradite the killer of Afghan Diplomat, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Afghanistan (MoFA) quoted him as sa
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Afghanistan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani has asked Pakistan to stop firing artillery shells into Afghan territory and extradite the killer of Afghan Diplomat, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Afghanistan (MoFA) quoted him as saying on May 2, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 2 
four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Presson May 3.
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four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Presson May 3.
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May - 2 
Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bol
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Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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May - 2 
Seven militants attempting to target the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Hosptial and another health facility belonging to a Security Institution were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Prov
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Seven militants attempting to target the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Hosptial and another health facility belonging to a Security Institution were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3. The arrested individuals confessed that they were trained for suicide bombing in Ashab-ul-Jinnah, Hashemiya, Ashab-ul-Safa, Mansoori Lashkar, and Omari Lashkar religious seminaries in Chaman area of Pakistan run by a key Taliban ‘commander’ Mawlavi Ahmad Kandahari.
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May - 2 
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah strongly reacted at the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) distribution by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and declare that “all the nati
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah strongly reacted at the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) distribution by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and declare that “all the national processes which are not being consulted within the National Unity Government (NUG) and with the people of Afghanistan are not legitimate and I will not be part of those processes”, reports Khaama Press on May 3. Abdullah also warned that the distribution process of e-NIC today will unfortunately divide people further and add more to the problems.
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May - 2 
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah strongly reacted at the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) distribution by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and declare that “all the nati
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah strongly reacted at the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) distribution by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and declare that “all the national processes which are not being consulted within the National Unity Government (NUG) and with the people of Afghanistan are not legitimate and I will not be part of those processes”, reports Khaama Press on May 3. Abdullah also warned that the distribution process of e-NIC today will unfortunately divide people further and add more to the problems.
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May - 2 
15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on Ma
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15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
75 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and another 45 were injured by Afghan Security Forces in air and ground raids under Operation Badar over a week (exact period not specified) in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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75 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and another 45 were injured by Afghan Security Forces in air and ground raids under Operation Badar over a week (exact period not specified) in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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May - 2 
1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan and Kundu
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1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan and Kunduz Provinces and the remaining attacks happened in 25 other Provinces while Pajhwok had no report of violent incidents from Bamyan, Nuristan, Panshir, Paktia, Nimroz, Takhar and Nuristan Provinces. Earlier 1,018 persons were killed and 792 others injured in 171 different attacks in 31 Provinces of Afghanistan in March 2018. Blasts and casualties happened on daily bases in April but the most deadly day was April 22. On this day 97 people were killed and 136 others injured. The deadliest incident happened on voter registration centre in Dasht-i-Archi District in which 69 people were killed and 210 others injured. Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the blast. On average, 54 people were suffering casualties on daily basis during the first four months last year compared to 61 people during the same period this year.
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May - 2 
Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bol
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Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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May - 2 
Seven militants attempting to target the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Hosptial and another health facility belonging to a Security Institution were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Prov
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Seven militants attempting to target the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Hosptial and another health facility belonging to a Security Institution were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3. The arrested individuals confessed that they were trained for suicide bombing in Ashab-ul-Jinnah, Hashemiya, Ashab-ul-Safa, Mansoori Lashkar, and Omari Lashkar religious seminaries in Chaman area of Pakistan run by a key Taliban ‘commander’ Mawlavi Ahmad Kandahari.
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May - 2 
Former Director of National Directorate of Security (NDS) Amrullah Saleh tweeted on May 2 that the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Afghanistan has no links with the parent outfit in Syria and Iraq, reports Khaama Press. He added that Taliban and
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Former Director of National Directorate of Security (NDS) Amrullah Saleh tweeted on May 2 that the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Afghanistan has no links with the parent outfit in Syria and Iraq, reports Khaama Press. He added that Taliban and Haqqani Network were behind the deadly attacks in Afghanistan and that the sleeping suicide cells of the Taliban and Haqqani Network were sold for specific targets and the sellers take responsibility.
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May - 3 
18 Islamic State (IS) militants including five of Pakistani origin were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Ghani Khail, Roudat, Koot and Heska Mena Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News. A weapon cache was laso rec
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18 Islamic State (IS) militants including five of Pakistani origin were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Ghani Khail, Roudat, Koot and Heska Mena Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News. A weapon cache was laso recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province.
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a woman—Noor Jahan, was injured in the exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line-of-Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District. Pakistani troops targeted posts of Indian Army’s 20 JAT along LoC on the
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a woman—Noor Jahan, was injured in the exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line-of-Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District. Pakistani troops targeted posts of Indian Army’s 20 JAT along LoC on the night of May 3. The exchange of fire continued till early hours of May 4, said an unnamed senior Police officer. The injured woman was shifted to nearby hospital.
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May - 3 
a flag with "Join ISIS" written on it was found tied to a tree in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph. The flag was noticed by residents of Koihati on a tree in an agricultural field on May 3. On May 2, six "IS NE" f
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a flag with "Join ISIS" written on it was found tied to a tree in Nalbari District, reports The Telegraph. The flag was noticed by residents of Koihati on a tree in an agricultural field on May 3. On May 2, six "IS NE" flags were recovered from the riverbank near Goalpara town police outpost. The police said the flags may have been put up by miscreants to create tension among the people.
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May - 3 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on May 3 from a house in 5th Mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘second lieutenant
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on May 3 from a house in 5th Mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Wungbam Zimik, ‘sergeant major’ Lamnei Kon and ‘lance corporal’ Leli Mao. Three firearms including one 9mm pistol with magazine, one .32 pistol with magazine, two rounds of 9mm ammunition, two rounds of .32 ammunition, one bullet AK-47, eight mobiles and three pairs of combat clothes were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 3 
Central Government told Guwahati High Court (GHC) that “exigencies of administration and demand from civil society” were the reasons behind its decision not to oppose the bail pleas of militant leaders [Black Widow (BW) ‘Chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘
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Central Government told Guwahati High Court (GHC) that “exigencies of administration and demand from civil society” were the reasons behind its decision not to oppose the bail pleas of militant leaders [Black Widow (BW) ‘Chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Niranjan Hojai] and to expedite the peace process, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, On April 26, GHC had asked Central Government to explain the circumstances and grounds on which they decided not to object to the bail petitions of top leaders of BW.
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May - 3 
Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh stated that police wanted to ensure that Garo Hills remains peaceful and for this, sustained efforts will be made to ensure normalcy, reports The Shillong Times on May 4. He stated that ‘Some groups can
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Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh stated that police wanted to ensure that Garo Hills remains peaceful and for this, sustained efforts will be made to ensure normalcy, reports The Shillong Times on May 4. He stated that ‘Some groups can assume different names. Recently, William Sangma, a hardcore criminal escaped from the judicial custody, but we will ensure that the militancy does not raise its ugly head once again’.
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May - 3 
Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh stated that police wanted to ensure that Garo Hills remains peaceful and for this, sustained efforts will be made to ensure normalcy, reports The Shillong Times on May 4. He stated that ‘Some
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Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh stated that police wanted to ensure that Garo Hills remains peaceful and for this, sustained efforts will be made to ensure normalcy, reports The Shillong Times on May 4. He stated that ‘Some groups can assume different names. Recently, William Sangma, a hardcore criminal escaped from the judicial custody, but we will ensure that the militancy does not raise its ugly head once again’.
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May - 3 
Jharkhand Police seized a 23 decimal of land priced at more than INR 10 million by market value of a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Abhijit alias Mahavir, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head at Chhaterpur, Naudeeh
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Jharkhand Police seized a 23 decimal of land priced at more than INR 10 million by market value of a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Abhijit alias Mahavir, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head at Chhaterpur, Naudeeha and Daltonganj in Palamu District on May 3, reports The Pioneer. The bank account of the Maoist in Vananchal Gramin bank in Naudeeha carrying INR 41, 200 was frozen, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Shambhu Kumar Singh
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May - 3 
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on May 3 stated that was no deadline for finding a solution to the decades-old insurgency problem, reports Morung Express. Rio also said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which empowers security forces
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on May 3 stated that was no deadline for finding a solution to the decades-old insurgency problem, reports Morung Express. Rio also said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which empowers security forces to conduct operations, arrest anyone, anywhere, without prior notice, should be removed from everywhere, but the controversial law was still in force in Nagaland as the situation in the state was still not conducive. Asked about the possibilities of raising objections by some neighboring states due to the demand of integration of Naga inhabited areas, the chief minister said, “We don’t want to talk about conflict and focus is on to co-exist”.
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May - 3 
On May 3, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in a clash between two factions of the group in the jungle area of Khamnang and Douban village under the jurisdiction of Mahur police station in Dima Hasao District, reports N
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On May 3, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in a clash between two factions of the group in the jungle area of Khamnang and Douban village under the jurisdiction of Mahur police station in Dima Hasao District, reports North East Today. One of the ZUF factions is led by its ‘chairman’ Kamson and the other group by its ‘commander-in-chief’ Jinchui.
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May - 3 
Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek M
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Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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May - 3 
The Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended that the infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and recruitment of local youth into militancy would rise this year, reports Daily Excelsior on May 3. As an estimate, around
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The Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended that the infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and recruitment of local youth into militancy would rise this year, reports Daily Excelsior on May 3. As an estimate, around 100 local youth from nearby villages to the Line-of-Control (LoC) have been recruited who share the ethnic bond and have strong relations with the people living near LoC. Such recruitment has boosted the infiltration efforts as these militants may be used as the guide for infiltrators, said unnamed source. Around 28 launch pads are located in PoK areas which are ready to infiltrate into Kashmir. This year, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is more active than Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as more JeM militants has infiltrated. In 2017, around 120 militants had infiltrated into Kashmir, claimed report of the Multi Agency Centre. However, militants have been directed to stop using the cellular phones due to the fear of being tracked by the SFs. In 2017, 208 militants were killed by the SFs in the Operation ‘All Out’ and majority of the success was on technical inputs. Regarding recruitment, so far, 50 youth from the valley have joined militancy in first four months of this year while, in 2017, only 117 youth had joined the militancy, said unnamed source.
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May - 3 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 3 launched a cordon-and-search operation in some parts of Baramulla District of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Indian Army’s 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), SOG and the Central Reserve Po
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 3 launched a cordon-and-search operation in some parts of Baramulla District of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Indian Army’s 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), SOG and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) circled Drangbal village in Baramulla District. Soon after the cordon, few gunshots were heard in the area. The SFs suspended the operation in the night. The SFs had inputs about the movement of two unidentified militants in that area, said an unnamed Police officer.Meanwhile, the SFs on May 4 resumed the Search Operation in Drangbal village and have sealed the entry and exit points of the area, reports The Kashmir Reader. With the assistance of Drone camera, the SFs are trying to locate the ‘hidden’ militants.
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May - 3 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were kille
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close to Putpalli village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District. The Police also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a grenade launcher with dead bodies of two Maoist cadres from the encounter site. The preliminary investigation suggested that one of them was an ‘assistant military platoon commander’ while the other was a platoon party cadre. According to their ranks, they carried rewards of INR 800,000 on their heads, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Soyam Kama, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 over his head was killed by SFs at Kanhaiguda-Chintakonta forests in Sukma District on May 3, adds The New Indian Express. He was a member of Konta Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and involved in more than 50 cases, added Meena.
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May - 3 
Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports PrabhatKhabha
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Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports PrabhatKhabhar. The Police recovered two pistols and two live cartridges from the arrested.
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May - 3 
Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports Pra
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Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports PrabhatKhabhar. The Police recovered two pistols and two live cartridges from the arrested.
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May - 3 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 3 launched a cordon-and-search operation in some parts of Baramulla District of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Indian Army’s 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), SOG and the Central Reserve Police
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 3 launched a cordon-and-search operation in some parts of Baramulla District of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Indian Army’s 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), SOG and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) circled Drangbal village in Baramulla District. Soon after the cordon, few gunshots were heard in the area. The SFs suspended the operation in the night. The SFs had inputs about the movement of two unidentified militants in that area, said an unnamed Police officer.the SFs on May 4 resumed the Search Operation in Drangbal village and have sealed the entry and exit points of the area, reports The Kashmir Reader. With the assistance of Drone camera, the SFs are trying to locate the ‘hidden’ militants
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May - 3 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during a
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close to Putpalli village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District. The Police also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a grenade launcher with dead bodies of two Maoist cadres from the encounter site. The preliminary investigation suggested that one of them was an ‘assistant military platoon commander’ while the other was a platoon party cadre. According to their ranks, they carried rewards of INR 800,000 on their heads, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Soyam Kama, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 over his head was killed by SFs at Kanhaiguda-Chintakonta forests in Sukma District on May 3, adds The New Indian Express. He was a member of Konta Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and involved in more than 50 cases, added Meena.
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May - 3 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on May 3 from a house in 5th Mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘second lieutenant&rsqu
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on May 3 from a house in 5th Mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Wungbam Zimik, ‘sergeant major’ Lamnei Kon and ‘lance corporal’ Leli Mao. Three firearms including one 9mm pistol with magazine, one .32 pistol with magazine, two rounds of 9mm ammunition, two rounds of .32 ammunition, one bullet AK-47, eight mobiles and three pairs of combat clothes were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 3 
a militant of KYKL was arrested on the same day from Yairipok Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militant was identified as Laishram Bindana Singh alias Abinash.
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a militant of KYKL was arrested on the same day from Yairipok Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militant was identified as Laishram Bindana Singh alias Abinash.
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May - 3 
On May 3, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in a clash between two factions of the group in the jungle area of Khamnang and Douban village under the jurisdiction of Mahur police station in Dima Hasao District, reports North
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On May 3, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in a clash between two factions of the group in the jungle area of Khamnang and Douban village under the jurisdiction of Mahur police station in Dima Hasao District, reports North East Today. One of the ZUF factions is led by its ‘chairman’ Kamson and the other group by its ‘commander-in-chief’ Jinchui.
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May - 3 
Three people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) bus was hit by a suicide bomber in the Dhok Gama area of Attock city (Attock District) in Punjab on May 3, reports The Nation. Initial repo
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Three people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) bus was hit by a suicide bomber in the Dhok Gama area of Attock city (Attock District) in Punjab on May 3, reports The Nation. Initial reports suggested a man riding a motorcycle first opened fire on the bus carrying employees, before detonating his explosives. According to District Emergency Officer (DEO) Dr Ashfaq, the attacker opened fire on the bus as it slowed down at a speed breaker on Basal Road. When the driver of the bus, identified as Muhammad Akram Niazi, disembarked and attempted to overpower the attacker with the help of a passer-by, the bomber blew himself up, killing himself, the driver and the passerby identified as Habibur Rehman. The bus was heavily damaged in the powerful blast. No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack as yet.
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May - 3 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured on May 3 in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jani Khel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Times of India. The SF personnel were on a patrol duty when their vehicle
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured on May 3 in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jani Khel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Times of India. The SF personnel were on a patrol duty when their vehicle hit the IED.
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May - 3 
The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), a transitional justice mechanism set up to investigate cases of human rights violations during the 10-year Maoist insurgency, has ‘halted’ investigations owing to &l
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The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), a transitional justice mechanism set up to investigate cases of human rights violations during the 10-year Maoist insurgency, has ‘halted’ investigations owing to ‘lack of funds’, reports The Himalayan Times. It’s not because the CIEDP does not have enough resources allocated, but because the commission ‘does not have permission’ to spend the funds. CIEDP Spokesperson Bishnu Pathak said more than 60 per cent of the CIEDP budget was set to freeze due to the failure to spend. CIEDP has so far completed the first phase of detailed investigation — in which additional information from complainants are collected — into 463 applications from 14 Districts, according to Pathak. Of more than 3,000 complaints received, the CIEDP has recommended around 2,300 complaints for detailed investigation. CIEDP member Aai Bahadur Gurung said they needed to set up temporary offices — with at least three rooms each for psychosocial counselling of the victims, information collection and waiting room — in Districts to conduct investigation. These offices, according to Gurung, are needed in order to protect privacy, security, identity and dignity of victims in line with the act and regulations related to transitional justice. “We requested the Ministry of Finance several times to let us open such offices using the funds that have already been allocated to us, but it never allowed us,” said Gurung. “So our investigation has been halted for now.”
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May - 3 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a national seminar in Kathmandu on May 4 remarked that no further delay should be made in unification between the party and Communist Party of Nepal-U
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a national seminar in Kathmandu on May 4 remarked that no further delay should be made in unification between the party and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports The Himalayan Times. Stating that a delay in unification would lead the nation towards anarchy, he said he wanted to give a new message to the world through the unification between two political parties. As he claimed on the occasion, the nation would further become stronger and would see new transformation once two political parties formally united.
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May - 3 
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on May 3 found evidence against Abdul Momin Talukder alias Khoka (66), an Assistant Organizing Secretary (Rajshahi Division) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) his involvement in crimes committed durin
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International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on May 3 found evidence against Abdul Momin Talukder alias Khoka (66), an Assistant Organizing Secretary (Rajshahi Division) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) his involvement in crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. He was involved in an act of genocide and killing at least 19 people, abduction, confinement, looting and arson under Adamdighi upazila in the Bogra District in 1971, agency's Coordinator Abdul Hannan Khan said at a press conference at its Dhanmondi office in Dhaka city. The tribunal issued an arrest warrant against him on May 18, 2017, but Police could not arrest him yet. The agency officials believe he is still inside the country.
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May - 3 
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on May 3 found evidence against Abdul Momin Talukderalias Khoka (66), an Assistant Organizing Secretary (Rajshahi Division) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) his involvement in crimes committed during the 1971
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International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on May 3 found evidence against Abdul Momin Talukderalias Khoka (66), an Assistant Organizing Secretary (Rajshahi Division) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) his involvement in crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. He was involved in an act of genocide and killing at least 19 people, abduction, confinement, looting and arson under Adamdighi upazila in the Bogra District in 1971, agency's Coordinator Abdul Hannan Khan said at a press conference at its Dhanmondi office in Dhaka city. The tribunal issued an arrest warrant against him on May 18, 2017, but Police could not arrest him yet. The agency officials believe he is still inside the country.
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May - 3 
21 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in air-raids conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Bakwah District and Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 4.
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21 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in air-raids conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Bakwah District and Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 4.
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May - 3 
500 acres of poppy cultivated land was eradicated in counter-narcotics operations in Bati Kot, Surkh Rod, Khogyani and Roaudat Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News.
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500 acres of poppy cultivated land was eradicated in counter-narcotics operations in Bati Kot, Surkh Rod, Khogyani and Roaudat Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 3 
500 acres of poppy cultivated land was eradicated in counter-narcotics operations in Bati Kot, Surkh Rod, Khogyani and Roaudat Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News.
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500 acres of poppy cultivated land was eradicated in counter-narcotics operations in Bati Kot, Surkh Rod, Khogyani and Roaudat Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 3 
Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Khaama Press.
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Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 3 
Jamiat Islami party led by Salahuddin Rabbani and Ata Mohammad Noor declared that the roll out of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is not appropriate due to the pending controversies in its contents, s
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Jamiat Islami party led by Salahuddin Rabbani and Ata Mohammad Noor declared that the roll out of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is not appropriate due to the pending controversies in its contents, specifically the nationality of identity card holders, reports Khaama Press on May 4. Meanwhile, Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar declared his support for the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, reports Khaama Press on May 4.
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May - 3 
One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified Distr
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One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified District of Paktika Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 4. One vehicle, 110 Kalashnikovs, 69 pistols, 3 snipers, and 168 bullets were recovered.
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May - 3 
Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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May - 3 
Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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May - 3 
two civilians identified as Head of the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) Torkham branch office and cashier were killed another one injured in an attack by unknown assailants on Torkham-Jalalabad highway in the Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, r
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two civilians identified as Head of the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) Torkham branch office and cashier were killed another one injured in an attack by unknown assailants on Torkham-Jalalabad highway in the Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 4.
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May - 3 
18 Islamic State (IS) militants including five of Pakistani origin were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Ghani Khail, Roudat, Koot and Heska Mena Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News. A weapon cache was laso rec
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18 Islamic State (IS) militants including five of Pakistani origin were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Ghani Khail, Roudat, Koot and Heska Mena Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Bakhtar News. A weapon cache was laso recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province.
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May - 3 
21 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in air-raids conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Bakwah District and Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 4.
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21 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in air-raids conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Bakwah District and Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 4.
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May - 3 
Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Khaama Press.
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Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 3, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 3 
One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified Distr
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One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified District of Paktika Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 4. One vehicle, 110 Kalashnikovs, 69 pistols, 3 snipers, and 168 bullets were recovered.
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May - 3 
Jamiat Islami party led by Salahuddin Rabbani and Ata Mohammad Noor declared that the roll out of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is not appropriate due to the pending controversies in its contents, s
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Jamiat Islami party led by Salahuddin Rabbani and Ata Mohammad Noor declared that the roll out of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is not appropriate due to the pending controversies in its contents, specifically the nationality of identity card holders, reports Khaama Press on May 4. Meanwhile, Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar declared his support for the launch of the electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC) by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, reports Khaama Press on May 4.
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May - 3 
The former Minister of Foreign Affairs and daughter of former President Abdul Maumoon—Dunya Maumoon claimed that India, being a big power in the neighbourhood of the Maldives, has failed to secure the release of her father from prison, reports
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The former Minister of Foreign Affairs and daughter of former President Abdul Maumoon—Dunya Maumoon claimed that India, being a big power in the neighbourhood of the Maldives, has failed to secure the release of her father from prison, reports Maldives Times on May 4. “I believe India has failed in its responsibility to maintain stability & assist in the establishment of democracy in the Maldives. I appeal to India to assist my father—former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who is also the father of modern Maldives & the architect of India-Maldives relations in the modern era”, tweeted Dunya Maumoon directed to India’s Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Sushma Swaraj.
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May - 4 
four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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May - 4 
A squad of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, led by Asim Mondal alias Aakash exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Konkadasha jungle in the foot-hills of Dalma under Bodam Police Stat
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A squad of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, led by Asim Mondal alias Aakash exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Konkadasha jungle in the foot-hills of Dalma under Bodam Police Station area in East Singhbhum District on May 4, reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire lasted for 30 minutes before CPI-Maoist cadres fled towards West Bengal, which is three kilometers away from the spot of encounter. SFs recovered one gun, three mobile phones, clothes, water-bottles, medicines and other items necessary for staying in jungle during the search operation, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anoop Birthray.
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May - 4 
a squad of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, led by Asim Mondal alias Aakash exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Konkadasha jungle in the foot-hills of Dalm
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a squad of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, led by Asim Mondal alias Aakash exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Konkadasha jungle in the foot-hills of Dalma under Bodam Police Station area in East Singhbhum District on May 4, reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire lasted for 30 minutes before CPI-Maoist cadres fled towards West Bengal, which is three kilometers away from the spot of encounter. SFs recovered one gun, three mobile phones, clothes, water-bottles, medicines and other items necessary for staying in jungle during the search operation, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anoop Birthray.
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May - 4 
a woman—Noor Jahan, was injured in the exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line-of-Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District. Pakistani troops targeted posts of Indian Army’s 20 JAT along LoC on the
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a woman—Noor Jahan, was injured in the exchange of firing between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line-of-Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District. Pakistani troops targeted posts of Indian Army’s 20 JAT along LoC on the night of May 3. The exchange of fire continued till early hours of May 4, said an unnamed senior Police officer. The injured woman was shifted to nearby hospital.
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May - 4 
Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia on April 5 said that against the militants will be intensified in the coming days, reports The Telegraph. "I have spoken to my counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh and sought their cooperation in carr
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Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia on April 5 said that against the militants will be intensified in the coming days, reports The Telegraph. "I have spoken to my counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh and sought their cooperation in carrying out cross-border counter-insurgency operations. Militants use Arunachal Pradesh to enter Assam and very often are flushed back into Arunachal Pradesh during the operations here," DGP Kuladhar Saikia said.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blasted a culvert on the State highway at Satyanarayanapuram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of the Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 4,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blasted a culvert on the State highway at Satyanarayanapuram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of the Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 4, reports The Hindu. The blast happened during the CPI-Maoist Bandh (general shutdown) in protest against the encounter killings of CPI-Maoist cadres in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The impact of the Bandh was felt in Charla Mandal with shops and petrol bunks remaining closed and bus services to remote areas suspended. However, the Bandh had partial impact on Dummugudem and other parts of the District. The Police have recovered Maoist wall posters at Gogubaka village in Charla Mandal, which contained slogans condemning the ‘Operation Samadhan’ terming it brutal repression by the State against Adivasis. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) cancelled night bus services to remote areas in Bhadrachalam Division in view of the Bandh call. Except in a few interior areas of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Adilabad Districts, there was no impact of the Bandh call in the State. The Police asked the TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) leaders of the Bhadradri Kothagudem District not to tour sensitive areas, adds Hindustan Times. Big trees were felled and placed across the road at the project of the Taliperu near Tippapuram Main road in Charla Mandal and left posters by CPI-Maoist cadres, adds The Hans India.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Pandorang Pada (45), branding him as a ‘Police Informer’ at Horekasa village in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District o
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Pandorang Pada (45), branding him as a ‘Police Informer’ at Horekasa village in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on May 4, reports The Indian Express. He was forcefully taken away despite his wife, daughter and villagers trying to stop the CPI-Maoist cadres before being shot dead. Pada was blamed by CPI-Maoist cadres for the death of cadre Rajita in an encounter in May 2016, said Police.
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May - 4 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a vehicle near Penta, some three kilometers away from Dornapal in Dantewada District on May 4, reports The Hitavada. The vehicle coming from Jagdalpur and CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted and asked the dr
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a vehicle near Penta, some three kilometers away from Dornapal in Dantewada District on May 4, reports The Hitavada. The vehicle coming from Jagdalpur and CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted and asked the driver to alight. The fuel tank of the vehicle was damaged and set it on fire. The CPI-Maoist cadres warned the driver during the incident, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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May - 4 
Eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Sukka (25), Podiam Bheema (26), Madvi Nanga (22), Madvi Joga (25), Hemla Budhu (30), Nuppo Hidma (20), Muchaki Laxman (20) and Hemla Dhannu (23) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during
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Eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Sukka (25), Podiam Bheema (26), Madvi Nanga (22), Madvi Joga (25), Hemla Budhu (30), Nuppo Hidma (20), Muchaki Laxman (20) and Hemla Dhannu (23) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during search operations at various places under Chintalnar, Chintagufa and Jagargunda Police Stations in Sukma District, on May 4, reports News18.Madkam Sukka was a cadre of Supply Battalion of the Maoists, while the rest were cadres of the Maoist militia, Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS) and Chetna Natya Manch, the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist. All eight cadres were allegedly involved in planting of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a dirt track in Morpalli village near Chintalnar in December, 2017, said Police official.
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May - 4 
Meanwhile, Police said that they were yet to get any clue about the whereabouts of two civilians who were abducted by CPI-Maoist cadres in Balrampur District on April 28, after a massive search operation, reports Business Standard 
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Meanwhile, Police said that they were yet to get any clue about the whereabouts of two civilians who were abducted by CPI-Maoist cadres in Balrampur District on April 28, after a massive search operation, reports Business Standard on May 5. The identities of two civilians kidnapped are Petrus Dungdung, a sub-engineer and Shankar Bihari.
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May - 4 
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) cancelled night bus services to remote areas in Bhadrachalam Division in view of the Bandhcall. Except in a few interior areas of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Adilabad Districts, there was no im
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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) cancelled night bus services to remote areas in Bhadrachalam Division in view of the Bandhcall. Except in a few interior areas of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Adilabad Districts, there was no impact of the Bandhcall in the State. The Police asked the TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) leaders of the Bhadradri Kothagudem District not to tour sensitive areas, adds Hindustan Times. Big trees were felled and placed across the road at the project of the Taliperu near Tippapuram Main road in Charla Mandaland left posters by CPI-Maoist cadres, adds The Hans India.
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May - 4 
The founding member of new Sikh youth group—Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), Moninder Singh has claimed that in “Khalsa tradition”, use of force is permissible and justified as the last resort in the situation, reports Hindustan Times o
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The founding member of new Sikh youth group—Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), Moninder Singh has claimed that in “Khalsa tradition”, use of force is permissible and justified as the last resort in the situation, reports Hindustan Times on May 5. The group—SLF comprises of Sikh youth from the groups based in Canada, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). However, the Khalistan movement does not necessarily to be associated with violence every time. Self-resistance, resistance against the State, and Self defence—these modes sometimes require people to resist in many different ways which also includes armed struggle, said Moninder Singh. Reacting to Moninder Singh’s statement, an unnamed senior Indian government official has said that such blatant exhortation to violence aimed at India cannot be tolerated. It is incumbent upon the host government [Canada] to take stringent action against such elements whose only agenda is of hate, violence and mayhem. Moninder Singh is a prominent figure in the Khalistan movement based in British Columbia and other suburbs of Vancouver city in Canada.
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May - 4 
The founding member of new Sikh youth group—Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), Moninder Singh has claimed that in “Khalsa tradition”, use of force is permissible and justified as the last resort in the situation, reports Hindustan Ti
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The founding member of new Sikh youth group—Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), Moninder Singh has claimed that in “Khalsa tradition”, use of force is permissible and justified as the last resort in the situation, reports Hindustan Times on May 5. The group—SLF comprises of Sikh youth from the groups based in Canada, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). However, the Khalistan movement does not necessarily to be associated with violence every time. Self-resistance, resistance against the State, and Self defence—these modes sometimes require people to resist in many different ways which also includes armed struggle, said Moninder Singh. Reacting to Moninder Singh’s statement, an unnamed senior Indian government official has said that such blatant exhortation to violence aimed at India cannot be tolerated. It is incumbent upon the host government [Canada] to take stringent action against such elements whose only agenda is of hate, violence and mayhem. Moninder Singh is a prominent figure in the Khalistan movement based in British Columbia and other suburbs of Vancouver city in Canada.
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May - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 4 filed chargesheet in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain on October 17, 2017,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 4 filed chargesheet in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain on October 17, 2017, in Ludhiana District of Punjab, reports ANI News. The investigation revealed that killing of Ravinder Gosain was a part of transnational conspiracy executed by the senior leadership of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). The objective of the conspiracy is to destabilise the law and order and revival of terrorism in Punjab. As part of the conspiracy, a large sum of funds was supplied through Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) to the perpetrators of the killings or attempted killings, by Hardeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh. These funds were used by the duo to purchase weapons for executing the killings and other logistics.
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May - 4 
Two Policemen and a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant were wounded in an encounter at Kujupathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District on May 4, reports The Telegraph. An official stated that ‘Based on i
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Two Policemen and a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant were wounded in an encounter at Kujupathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District on May 4, reports The Telegraph. An official stated that ‘Based on inputs about the presence of six ULFA-I cadres, a joint team of police and army launched an operation. Heavy exchange of fire took place on the fringes of the jungle at Taalpathar. It was followed by a couple of grenade blasts’.
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May - 4 
Two Policemen and a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant were wounded in an encounter at Kujupathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District on May 4, reports The Telegraph. An official stated that ‘Based
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Two Policemen and a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant were wounded in an encounter at Kujupathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District on May 4, reports The Telegraph. An official stated that ‘Based on inputs about the presence of six ULFA-I cadres, a joint team of police and army launched an operation. Heavy exchange of fire took place on the fringes of the jungle at Taalpathar. It was followed by a couple of grenade blasts’.
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Unidentified militants abducted and killed a man—Gh Hassan Dar (45) aka Hassan Rassa and his nephew—Bashir Ahmad Dar (26) in Gulshan Mohalla of Shahgund Hajin of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on the intervening night of Ma
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Unidentified militants abducted and killed a man—Gh Hassan Dar (45) aka Hassan Rassa and his nephew—Bashir Ahmad Dar (26) in Gulshan Mohalla of Shahgund Hajin of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on the intervening night of May 4 and May 5, reports Hindustan Times. At 3:30 am of May 4-5, the militants shot both of them. The dead bodies were found by the locals near a mosque at Raheem Dar Mohalla, said an unnamed Police Spokesperson.
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May - 4 
Unidentified militants killed a man—Mohammad Ashraf Mir and injured his wife—Saima on the night of May 4, at Harwan area of Sopore town in Baramulla District; while a massive search operation against a group of militants that killed three
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Unidentified militants killed a man—Mohammad Ashraf Mir and injured his wife—Saima on the night of May 4, at Harwan area of Sopore town in Baramulla District; while a massive search operation against a group of militants that killed three civilians has been extended to Rafiabad forest area in Baramulla Districts, reports Daily Excelsior. Both were rushed to Sub District Hospital in Sopore where Ashraf Mir was declared brought dead. The initial investigation revealed that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is responsible for this attack, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Javed Iqbal.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blasted a culvert on the State highway at Satyanarayanapuram in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division) of the Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 4, reports The Hindu. Th
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blasted a culvert on the State highway at Satyanarayanapuram in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division) of the Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 4, reports The Hindu. The blast happened during the CPI-Maoist Bandh (general shutdown) in protest against the encounter killings of CPI-Maoist cadres in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The impact of the Bandhwas felt in Charla Mandalwith shops and petrol bunks remaining closed and bus services to remote areas suspended. However, the Bandhhad partial impact on Dummugudem and other parts of the District. The Police have recovered Maoist wall posters at Gogubaka village in Charla Mandal, which containedslogans condemning the ‘Operation Samadhan’ terming it brutal repression by the State against Adivasis.
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May - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 4 filed chargesheet in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain on October 17, 2017,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 4 filed chargesheet in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain on October 17, 2017, in Ludhiana District of Punjab, reports ANI News. The investigation revealed that killing of Ravinder Gosain was a part of transnational conspiracy executed by the senior leadership of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). The objective of the conspiracy is to destabilise the law and order and revival of terrorism in Punjab. As part of the conspiracy, a large sum of funds was supplied through Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) to the perpetrators of the killings or attempted killings, by Hardeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh. These funds were used by the duo to purchase weapons for executing the killings and other logistics.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 4 May - 5
Unidentified militants abducted and killed a man—Gh Hassan Dar (45) aka Hassan Rassa and his nephew—Bashir Ahmad Dar (26) in Gulshan Mohalla of Shahgund Hajin of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on the intervening night of May 4 and Ma
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Unidentified militants abducted and killed a man—Gh Hassan Dar (45) aka Hassan Rassa and his nephew—Bashir Ahmad Dar (26) in Gulshan Mohalla of Shahgund Hajin of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on the intervening night of May 4 and May 5, reports Hindustan Times. At 3:30 am of May 4-5, the militants shot both of them. The dead bodies were found by the locals near a mosque at Raheem Dar Mohalla, said an unnamed Police Spokesperson.
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May - 4 
Six ethnic Punjabi labourers were killed and one injured in an incident of firing in the Laijay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on May 4, reports Dawn. Levies sources said the labourers who hail from the eastern Punjab were working on a m
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Six ethnic Punjabi labourers were killed and one injured in an incident of firing in the Laijay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on May 4, reports Dawn. Levies sources said the labourers who hail from the eastern Punjab were working on a mobile tower and were sleeping in tents at the site when unidentified militants on motorcycles opened fire on them. The assailants escaped unhurt from the spot after the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
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May - 4 
Six ethnic Punjabi labourers were killed and one injured in an incident of firing in the Laijay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on May 4, reports Dawn. Levies sources said the labourers who hail from the eastern Punjab were working on a mobile
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Six ethnic Punjabi labourers were killed and one injured in an incident of firing in the Laijay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on May 4, reports Dawn. Levies sources said the labourers who hail from the eastern Punjab were working on a mobile tower and were sleeping in tents at the site when unidentified militants on motorcycles opened fire on them. The assailants escaped unhurt from the spot after the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a national seminar in Kathmandu on May 4 remarked that no further delay should be made in unification between the party and Communist Party of Nepal-U
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a national seminar in Kathmandu on May 4 remarked that no further delay should be made in unification between the party and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports The Himalayan Times. Stating that a delay in unification would lead the nation towards anarchy, he said he wanted to give a new message to the world through the unification between two political parties. As he claimed on the occasion, the nation would further become stronger and would see new transformation once two political parties formally united.
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May - 4 
Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an umbrella body of 13 organizations advocating for justice of war-era victims, on May 4 unveiled their advocacy paper on reparation and submitted it to the Government, reports Kathmandu Post. The CVCP submitt
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Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an umbrella body of 13 organizations advocating for justice of war-era victims, on May 4 unveiled their advocacy paper on reparation and submitted it to the Government, reports Kathmandu Post. The CVCP submitted the paper to Minister for Law and Justice Sher Bahadur Tamang and the representatives of two transitional justice bodies amid a programme in Kathmandu. The paper says that the conflict victims should be taken into consideration while addressing the reparation needs of thousands of people who suffered during the insurgency. So far, the Government has provided only NR 1 million to the families of the deceased and disappeared persons.
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May - 4 
Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an umbrella body of 13 organizations advocating for justice of war-era victims, on May 4 unveiled their advocacy paper on reparation and submitted it to the Government, reports Kathmandu Post. The CVCP su
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Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an umbrella body of 13 organizations advocating for justice of war-era victims, on May 4 unveiled their advocacy paper on reparation and submitted it to the Government, reports Kathmandu Post. The CVCP submitted the paper to Minister for Law and Justice Sher Bahadur Tamang and the representatives of two transitional justice bodies amid a programme in Kathmandu. The paper says that the conflict victims should be taken into consideration while addressing the reparation needs of thousands of people who suffered during the insurgency. So far, the Government has provided only NR 1 million to the families of the deceased and disappeared persons.
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May - 4 
Police arrested seven activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) when they were holding “a secret meeting” at Anandabus village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on May 4, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are: Robiul Islam, Mahbub
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Police arrested seven activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) when they were holding “a secret meeting” at Anandabus village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on May 4, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are: Robiul Islam, Mahbub-ul-Alam, Abdul Khaleq, Mohibul Islam, Abdur Rahim, Hasem Ali and Nasir Uddin.
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May - 4 
Police arrested seven activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) when they were holding “a secret meeting” at Anandabus village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on May 4, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are: Robiul Islam, Mahbub-ul-A
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Police arrested seven activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) when they were holding “a secret meeting” at Anandabus village in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on May 4, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are: Robiul Islam, Mahbub-ul-Alam, Abdul Khaleq, Mohibul Islam, Abdur Rahim, Hasem Ali and Nasir Uddin.
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May - 4 
31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province
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31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Provinceon May 4, reports Bakhtar News. Two civilians were also killed,adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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another militant (affiliation not specified) was killed in air-strike conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 5.
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another militant (affiliation not specified) was killed in air-strike conducted Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 5.
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At least 10 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed by Afghan Security Forces when militants attempted attacking a check-point in Kamdesh District of Nuristan Province on May 4, reports Bakhtar News.
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At least 10 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed by Afghan Security Forces when militants attempted attacking a check-point in Kamdesh District of Nuristan Province on May 4, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 4 
four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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May - 4 
Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbudddin Hekmatyar claimed that the foreign militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group were intruding into Afghanistan via Iran, reports Khaama Presson May 5. Hekmatyar said there wer
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Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbudddin Hekmatyar claimed that the foreign militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group were intruding into Afghanistan via Iran, reports Khaama Presson May 5. Hekmatyar said there were three types of militants currently operating under the shadow of the IS, including the former Taliban militants who have pledged allegiance to the group. IS militants from Iraq are also operating in Afghanistan but he emphasized that those militants cannot come to Afghanistan via air or Russia, except Iran. The third type of IS which was the most dangerous is the IS affiliates in uniform or the Governmental IS loyalists, he added.
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May - 4 
one person smuggling narcotics (10 kilograms of heroin) from Baghlan to Kabul was arrested at Shamarq security checkpoint in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province on May 4, reports Bakhtar News.
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one person smuggling narcotics (10 kilograms of heroin) from Baghlan to Kabul was arrested at Shamarq security checkpoint in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province on May 4, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 4 
Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and four others were injured in operations conducted by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Dodgah village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reportsKhaama Press on May 5.
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Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and four others were injured in operations conducted by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Dodgah village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reportsKhaama Press on May 5.
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May - 4 
two civilians identified as cousins of a Provincial Council (PC) member were killed by unknown assailants in the main bazaar of Qaisar District of Faryab Province on May 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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two civilians identified as cousins of a Provincial Council (PC) member were killed by unknown assailants in the main bazaar of Qaisar District of Faryab Province on May 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 4 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Nangarhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Khost, Logar, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul, Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. 20 militants were also injured and weapons were recovered by ANDSF. 16 air-strikes were carried out to target militants, adds Tolo News.
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May - 4 
31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province
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31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Provinceon May 4, reports Bakhtar News. Two civilians were also killed,adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 5 
A Policeman was killed in an encounter with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Bordumsa in Tinsukia District on May 5, reports The Telegraph. The Policeman has been identified as In-Charge of Bordumsa Police Statio
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A Policeman was killed in an encounter with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Bordumsa in Tinsukia District on May 5, reports The Telegraph. The Policeman has been identified as In-Charge of Bordumsa Police Station Bhaskar Kalita. Assam Director General Police (DGP) stated that ‘I have spoken to my counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh and sought their cooperation in carrying out cross-border counter-insurgency operations. Militants use Arunachal Pradesh to enter Assam and very often are flushed back into Arunachal Pradesh during the operations here’. According to officials, at least 485 Policemen have died fighting militants in Assam since 1990, reports The Telegraph on May 6. According to officials, 931 Security Forces, including army, paramilitary and state police, have died between 1990 and April 2016, of whom 480 belonged to Assam police. Another seven died between May 2016 and March this year, of whom five were from the state police. Sources said the deaths occurred while fighting militants or in attacks by outfits. According to the existing operational guidelines, the police leads the operation against militant groups and in many situations come under attack by the militants first. The official also admitted the deaths could also be attributed to insufficient facilities and training to counter militants.
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May - 5 
After the death of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira, Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) which had a tie-up with the former for several years, is left with no ally in Garo Hills, repor
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After the death of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira, Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) which had a tie-up with the former for several years, is left with no ally in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 6. According to Director General of Police (DGP), SB Singh, ULFA (I) cannot survive in Garo Hills without the support of indigenous militant groups. He also added that ‘A lot of recovery has been made including IEDs and other weapons which were hidden and we believe the expertise available with GNLA was thanks to their association with ULFA-I’.
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An unidentified militant has been killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chattabal area of Srinagar District on May 5, reports ANI News. The encounter occurred in early hours of May 5 in which an unnamed officer of the
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An unidentified militant has been killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chattabal area of Srinagar District on May 5, reports ANI News. The encounter occurred in early hours of May 5 in which an unnamed officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was also injured and shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.
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Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia on May 5 said that against the militants will be intensified in the coming days, reports The Telegraph. "I have spoken to my counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh and sought their cooperation in c
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Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia on May 5 said that against the militants will be intensified in the coming days, reports The Telegraph. "I have spoken to my counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh and sought their cooperation in carrying out cross-border counter-insurgency operations. Militants use Arunachal Pradesh to enter Assam and very often are flushed back into Arunachal Pradesh during the operations here," DGP Kuladhar Saikia said.
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May - 5 
At least 10 families of Trilochanpur village under Bijepur Police limits in Lanjigarh Block (administrative unit) of Kalahandi District abandoned their village, fearing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre attacks, report
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At least 10 families of Trilochanpur village under Bijepur Police limits in Lanjigarh Block (administrative unit) of Kalahandi District abandoned their village, fearing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre attacks, reports The New Indian Express on May 6. Police are trying to locate and thereafter help the villagers. The combing operations against CPI-Maoist are continuing in this area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), M Sambeet Sampat.
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May - 5 
CPI-Maoist courier identied as Ashwani Verma (34), a native of Marutola village, was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Kodenawagaon village road in Khairagarh area of the Rajnandgaon District on May 5, reports Business Standard. The Poli
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CPI-Maoist courier identied as Ashwani Verma (34), a native of Marutola village, was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Kodenawagaon village road in Khairagarh area of the Rajnandgaon District on May 5, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered a 24 metre-long red fabric, paint, and paint brushes, 60 batteries, six torches, materials of daily use and medicines, surgical items from him. He has disclosed that he had received the list of materials from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] ‘commander’ identified as Rakesh of 'vistaar (expansion) platoon no. 3', said Police.
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May - 5 
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Armed Powers Special Powers Act (AFSPA) may be withdrawn from areas where security situation improves, reports Northeast Today on May 6. He stated that ‘Since the security sc
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Armed Powers Special Powers Act (AFSPA) may be withdrawn from areas where security situation improves, reports Northeast Today on May 6. He stated that ‘Since the security scenario in the Northeast has improved in the last four years, AFSPA has been removed from many areas. We are hopeful that with further improvement, it may be lifted from the remaining few areas in the near future’.
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Police recovered CPI-Maoist posters at Doraguda-Kurmanur area under Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on May 5, reports The New Indian Express. The posters appealed people to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx
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Police recovered CPI-Maoist posters at Doraguda-Kurmanur area under Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on May 5, reports The New Indian Express. The posters appealed people to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx and urged people to fight for their legitimate rights.
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May - 5 
Representatives of six Naga national Political Groups (NNPGs) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have been camping in Delhi amid indications that the Naga peace agreement could be signed any time, reportsThe Hinduon May
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Representatives of six Naga national Political Groups (NNPGs) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have been camping in Delhi amid indications that the Naga peace agreement could be signed any time, reportsThe Hinduon May 6. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated that Naga groups had been in Delhi for more than a month to hold talks with interlocutor R.N. Ravi. He said the State government was going to hold consultations with Naga groups in Kohima on May 11 to “prepare a landing ground if settlement has to come through”. Rio stated that ‘For how long can the talks can go on? As a State government, it is our duty to facilitate and see that the settlement comes at the earliest. I am also hosting the Naga Tribal Hoho groups (apex Naga tribal body) on May 11 in Kohima, where we will be discussing seriously about the Naga political issue. We would also discuss how to coexist’.
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May - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered one .22 pistol and four rounds live bullets from an individual at Modhupur area in Nagaon District on April 5, reports The Sentinel. The recovery was made from house of an individual identified as Ajfor Ali who is curr
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered one .22 pistol and four rounds live bullets from an individual at Modhupur area in Nagaon District on April 5, reports The Sentinel. The recovery was made from house of an individual identified as Ajfor Ali who is currently absconding.
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May - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a First-Information-Report (FIR) against Hardeep Singh Nijjar—a resident in Canada and Khalistani militant, for allegedly planning terrorist attacks in Punjab, reports Hindustan Times&
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a First-Information-Report (FIR) against Hardeep Singh Nijjar—a resident in Canada and Khalistani militant, for allegedly planning terrorist attacks in Punjab, reports Hindustan Times on May 6. Against Nijjar, a case was registered under Sections 120-B, 124-A, and 153-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 10, 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], and Section 25 of the Arms Act after the recommendations from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). According to the FIR, Nijjar and other members of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) planned to promote disharmony among different groups on the basis of religion and to revive terrorism in Punjab. The FIR also linked Nijjar’s associates with the conspiracy to target the members of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Nijjar was also enlisted in the list of ‘Khalistani militants’ which was hand-over to Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau by Punjab’s Chief Minister Amarinder Singh during former’s visit to India in February this year.
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May - 5 
The peace talks between Government of India and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have been completed with all the issues discussed and a consensus hammered out more than seven years after they were initiated, report
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The peace talks between Government of India and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have been completed with all the issues discussed and a consensus hammered out more than seven years after they were initiated, reports First Post on May 6. ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said, ‘Discussions with the government are over on the charter of demands submitted by us although the date for the signing of the agreement has not yet been decided’. Rajkhowa’s revelation on television came after allegations that he had a role in the "abduction" of peace negotiator Rebati Phukan who disappeared from his residence in Guwahati on 22 April. Phukan is a close aide of ULFA chief of staff Paresh Baruah who heads ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I). According to sources, he entire focus of the current dialogue had been upon "ensuring the security of the indigenous communities in the state, accelerating the pace of economic development and plugging the loopholes of the 1985 Assam Accord." According to officials, agreement would also have to wait until the completion of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which is currently being updated in the state for drawing the list of genuine citizens. The peace process was initiated in 2010 after several top functionaries from different rebel outfits including ULFA were apprehended in Bangladesh and handed over to India. The ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, ‘foreign secretary’ Shashadhar Choudhury and ‘military spokesperson’ Raju Baruah were among the other leaders who were interned besides ‘chairman’ Rajkhowa.
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 killed three unidentified militants at Tabela Chattabal, near Safakadal area on the outskirts of Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 killed three unidentified militants at Tabela Chattabal, near Safakadal area on the outskirts of Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 5 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable identified as Ganeshwar Singh Uike alias Ravi (39) and injured a civilian at Sadak Banajari village in Rajnandgaon District on Ma
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable identified as Ganeshwar Singh Uike alias Ravi (39) and injured a civilian at Sadak Banajari village in Rajnandgaon District on May 5, reports The New Indian Express. Uike, who was a former CPI-Maoist cadre before being recruited as constable in the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh, had surrendered before the police in 2011. He was said to be on the target of CPI-Maoist cadres since 2016 when he joined the DRG. The injured civilian, who sustained bullet injuries is out of danger, said Police official
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May - 5 
Two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Naga Council (NNC) were arrested with incriminating documents and illegal weapons from Khermahal, Dimapur Golaghat road and Burma camp Dimapur District, tweet
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Two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Naga Council (NNC) were arrested with incriminating documents and illegal weapons from Khermahal, Dimapur Golaghat road and Burma camp Dimapur District, tweeted Assam Rifles on May 6.
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May - 5 
unidentified militants shot and injured a Special Police Officer (SPO)—Showkat Ahmad Dar on May 5, nearby his residence in Rahmoo of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured officer was taken to hospital and in a
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unidentified militants shot and injured a Special Police Officer (SPO)—Showkat Ahmad Dar on May 5, nearby his residence in Rahmoo of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured officer was taken to hospital and in a critical state, said an unnamed Police official.
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unidentified militants shot and injured a Special Police Officer (SPO)—Showkat Ahmad Dar on May 5, nearby his residence in Rahmoo of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured officer was taken to hospital
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unidentified militants shot and injured a Special Police Officer (SPO)—Showkat Ahmad Dar on May 5, nearby his residence in Rahmoo of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured officer was taken to hospital and in a critical state, said an unnamed Police official.
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An unidentified militant has been killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chattabal area of Srinagar District on May 5, reports ANI News. The encounter occurred in early hours of May 5 in which an unnamed officer of the Central R
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An unidentified militant has been killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chattabal area of Srinagar District on May 5, reports ANI News. The encounter occurred in early hours of May 5 in which an unnamed officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was also injured and shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 killed three unidentified militants at Tabela Chattabal, near Safakadal area on the outskirts of Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 killed three unidentified militants at Tabela Chattabal, near Safakadal area on the outskirts of Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 5 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa approved death sentence for 11 hardcore terrorists on April 5, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS approved death sentences of 11 terrorists who were bei
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa approved death sentence for 11 hardcore terrorists on April 5, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS approved death sentences of 11 terrorists who were being tried by the military courts. Additionally, the court also handed prison sentences of varied duration to 3 other terrorists.
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa approved death sentence for 11 hardcore terrorists on May 5, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS approved death sentences of 11 terrorists who were being trie
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa approved death sentence for 11 hardcore terrorists on May 5, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS approved death sentences of 11 terrorists who were being tried by the military courts. Additionally, the court also handed prison sentences of varied duration to 3 other terrorists.
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May - 5 
Mumbai attack mastermind and the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed on May 5 kicked off campaigning for the Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of the JuD, with an eye on the gener
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Mumbai attack mastermind and the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed on May 5 kicked off campaigning for the Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of the JuD, with an eye on the general elections in Pakistan this year, reports Times of India. Saeed held the MML's first rally in Haroonabad town in Bahawalnagar District of the Punjab, asking the participants to vote for the MML and canvass for it. Former Army Dictator General Zia-ul-Haq's son Ijazul Hasan was also present on the occasion. Saeed said the enemies of Pakistan want clash of institutions in the country so that it could achieve its nefarious designs. "We have to be united to fail their (enemies) agenda," he said. Saeed urged the Pakistani Government to change its policy towards India. Talking about the MML priorities, the LeT founder said: "the MML wants the country to be economically strong. We will have to follow the Quaid-e-Azam's vision to achieve a strong and prosperous Pakistan". Saeed had confirmed that his organisation JuD would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the MML. The MML has not been yet registered by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP has asked the MML to produce a clearance certificate by the Interior Ministry for its registration as a political party. The Interior Ministry has not issued a clearance certificate to the MML, citing its ties to banned militant outfits. Earlier on May 4, Hafiz Saeed has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, challenging a Provincial Government's decision to withdraw his security, reports Times of India. The Provincial Government of Punjab in Pakistan in April had withdrawn Policemen deployed for the security of Hafiz Saeed after the Supreme Court directed Inspector Generals of Islamabad and all four provinces to take back security escorts from people who are not entitled to it. The Chief Justice, however, later directed the top provincial police officials to ensure the provision of security to all those who face genuine security threats. In a petition filed through his counsel Advocate AK Dogar in the Lahore High Court, Saeed said the Punjab Government on the pretext of the apex court order has withdrawn his security. He said the Supreme Court had ordered that the security of those facing life threats should not be withdrawn. "But the government made a wrong interpretation of the Supreme Court order in my case and has withdrawn my security despite threats to my life," Saeed said.
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a pressure cooker bomb went off at the office of Kalika Construction at Habaldarpur in Banke District of Province 5 on May 5, reports The Himalayan Times. The explosion had damaged the asphalt plant of the company.
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a pressure cooker bomb went off at the office of Kalika Construction at Habaldarpur in Banke District of Province 5 on May 5, reports The Himalayan Times. The explosion had damaged the asphalt plant of the company.
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May - 5 
A three-year-old Helen Gautam sustained minor injuries when bomb was hurled at a moving bus on May 5 along the Dharan-Itahari road section of Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City-4 in the Sunsari District of Province 1, reports The Himalayan Times. Pol
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A three-year-old Helen Gautam sustained minor injuries when bomb was hurled at a moving bus on May 5 along the Dharan-Itahari road section of Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City-4 in the Sunsari District of Province 1, reports The Himalayan Times. Police said as the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) cadres enforced a strike in order to pile pressure on the Government for the release of its cadres, the cadres of the same outfit are suspected responsible for the blast.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) went off near Gauriganga Municipality ward 10 office in Dhangadhi city of Kailali District in Province 7 on May 5, reports The Himalayan Times. The explosion however did not cause any kind of damage.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) went off near Gauriganga Municipality ward 10 office in Dhangadhi city of Kailali District in Province 7 on May 5, reports The Himalayan Times. The explosion however did not cause any kind of damage.
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May - 5 
Imams and khatibs of different mosques at a views-exchange meeting held at Paltan area in the capital Dhaka city on May 5 vowed to play their part in preventing militancy, terrorism and drug addiction, reportsThe Daily Star. Imams, khatibs and muezzi
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Imams and khatibs of different mosques at a views-exchange meeting held at Paltan area in the capital Dhaka city on May 5 vowed to play their part in preventing militancy, terrorism and drug addiction, reportsThe Daily Star. Imams, khatibs and muezzins of the mosques from Motijheel, Paltan, Kamalapur and Shahjahanpur areas as well as teachers of various madrasas participated in the programme. They decided to deliver messages of Islam against militancy and narcotics at different prayers - including Juma and Tarabih during the upcoming Ramadan - so that people, especially youths, cannot be badly influenced. If the sermons, which some mosques are currently delivering sporadically, could be delivered in a unified way, it would be more effective, they said.
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11 people including five women and two children were injured in a landmine explosion in Haji Ayoub Market in Mahtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 5, reports Khaama Press.
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11 people including five women and two children were injured in a landmine explosion in Haji Ayoub Market in Mahtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 5, reports Khaama Press.
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An Improvised Explosive Device planted on a roadside was recovered and defused by Afghan Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6.
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An Improvised Explosive Device planted on a roadside was recovered and defused by Afghan Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6.
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May - 5 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Nangarhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Khost, Logar, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul, Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. 20 militants were also injured and weapons were recovered by ANDSF. 16 air-strikes were carried out to target militants, adds Tolo News.
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One person was killed while Ahmadaba District Chief Hazrat Mohammad Rodwal and three guards were injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosion (VBIED) in Bala Deh area of Gardez the capital of Paktia Province on May 5, reports Tolo News.
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One person was killed while Ahmadaba District Chief Hazrat Mohammad Rodwal and three guards were injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosion (VBIED) in Bala Deh area of Gardez the capital of Paktia Province on May 5, reports Tolo News.
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One person was killed while Ahmadaba District Chief Hazrat Mohammad Rodwal and three guards were injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosion (VBIED) in Bala Deh area of Gardez the capital of Paktia Province on May 5, reportsTolo News.Separat
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One person was killed while Ahmadaba District Chief Hazrat Mohammad Rodwal and three guards were injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosion (VBIED) in Bala Deh area of Gardez the capital of Paktia Province on May 5, reportsTolo News.Separately, one person was killed and another two injured when militants attacked former Wolesi Jirga member Bacha Khan Zadran’s home in Mahlan area of Gardez the capital of Paktia Province on May 5, report compiled fromTolo NewsandPajhwok Afghan News.
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one Taliban ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 6.
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one Taliban ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 6.
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Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others were arrested in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6. A cache of weapons were also recovered.
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Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others were arrested in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6. A cache of weapons were also recovered.
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Taliban militants planted seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) beneath a main bridge located on the highway in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province of which two exploded, reportsKhaama Presson May 6. Five other IEDs were de
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Taliban militants planted seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) beneath a main bridge located on the highway in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province of which two exploded, reportsKhaama Presson May 6. Five other IEDs were defused by Afghan Security Forces (SFs).
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 5 
Two Policemen and three militants (affiliation not specified) including one suicide bomber were killed when three militants targeted Kandahar police Chief General Abdul Raziq’s residence in a suicide attack followed by gunfire in Spin Bold
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Two Policemen and three militants (affiliation not specified) including one suicide bomber were killed when three militants targeted Kandahar police Chief General Abdul Raziq’s residence in a suicide attack followed by gunfire in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province on May 5, reports Khaama Press.
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38 militants and eight Security Personnel were killed and 30 militants and nine Security Personnel were injured in an operation carried out Afghan Security Force in Daichopan District in Zabul Province, reports Tolo News on May 6.
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38 militants and eight Security Personnel were killed and 30 militants and nine Security Personnel were injured in an operation carried out Afghan Security Force in Daichopan District in Zabul Province, reports Tolo News on May 6.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 6 
Assam Police has adopted a two way approach to deal with the problems arising out of the activities of the militants along the interstate border areas with Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, reportsAssam Tribuneon May 7. Director General of Assam Police
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Assam Police has adopted a two way approach to deal with the problems arising out of the activities of the militants along the interstate border areas with Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, reportsAssam Tribuneon May 7. Director General of Assam Police, Kula Saikia said that the villagers in the inter-state border areas are not supporting the militants, which is a positive development. He stated that ‘earlier the militants used to ambush police and security forces. But on this occasion, the police laid the ambush. It is unfortunate that we lost a valiant police officer’.DGP also added that police and security personnel specially trained on jungle warfare have been sent to the inter-state border areas to intensify operations. The second major initiative launched by the police and security personnel is to improve coordination with the common people so that people’s resistance against militants can be developed. He said that the militants are not enjoying popular support and no one is giving shelter to the ultras on their own will. He said that improving relation with the common people paid rich dividends for the law enforcing agencies in the past and asserted that the police and security forces would be able to deal with militants in the interstate border areas with active cooperation of the common people.
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May - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vanthala Chilakamma (25), from the Galikonda Dalam (armed squad), surrendered before the Chintapalli Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP), Anil Pulipati in V
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vanthala Chilakamma (25), from the Galikonda Dalam (armed squad), surrendered before the Chintapalli Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP), Anil Pulipati in Visakhapatnam District on May 6, reports The Hindu. She is a resident of Nallabelli of Koyyuru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District and joined CPI-Maoist along with her brother identified as Ramu in 2008. Chilakamma wielded a muzzle-loading weapon and participated in famine raids, and ambush-and-attacks on the Police parties. She was also involved in the exchanges of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) and in blasting the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) coffee units at Thimulabandha and R.V. Nagar. She was involved in a few cases of killings.
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May - 6 
Five militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)—Saddam Padder (‘Commander’ of HM), Mohammad Rafi Bhat, Tauseef Shiekh, Aadil Malik, Bilal aka Maulvi, were killed during an encounter on May 6 in Badigam village in Shopian Distric
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Five militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)—Saddam Padder (‘Commander’ of HM), Mohammad Rafi Bhat, Tauseef Shiekh, Aadil Malik, Bilal aka Maulvi, were killed during an encounter on May 6 in Badigam village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting upon specific Intelligence inputs, joint team of Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a ‘Cordon-and-Search’ operation in Zainapora area of Shopian District. Militant Rafi Bhat—a contractual Assistant Professor at the Kashmir University had gone missing on May 4 and had joined the HM. The Police had made repeated attempts to persuade Bhat to surrender but he did not respond positively to the attempts, said Inspector-General (IG) of Police of Kashmir S.P. Pani. However, two unnamed Police officers and an unnamed Indian Army personnel suffered minor injuries during the encounter with militants, said an unnamed Police official.
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May - 6 
Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Si
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Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on May 6, reports Tribune. Police recovered one carbine, one double-barrel gun and one pistol besides a large quantity of ammunition from the arrested PLFI cadres. PLFI leader identified as Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh said that they had come to the forest to collect fire-arms from suppliers and also named them. PLFI cadres paid INR 100, 000 to the arms dealers. Police conducted raid and arrested two arms suppliers from Chakradharpur and recovered INR 90,000 which was the part of the advance payment made by the PLFI ultras. Purty also confessed that they were involved in the killing of a villager in the area recently for allegedly being a police informer.The PLFI cadres arrested are Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh (21), Jadav Rai Mundari (30) Mann Singh Purty (14), Navru Mundu alias Evatha Munda (22) and Mote Munda (22) and two arms dealers identified as Anil Kumar Pann(40) and Subhash Sona( 42), adds Prabhatkhabhar.
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May - 6 
Following special operations led by top level officials of the Manipur Police department some months back to detect illegal foreigners in the State, 23 persons have been given two years conviction, reports Kanglaonline on May 7. However, the fate of
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Following special operations led by top level officials of the Manipur Police department some months back to detect illegal foreigners in the State, 23 persons have been given two years conviction, reports Kanglaonline on May 7. However, the fate of other illegal foreigners being kept in judicial custody is still uncertain. According to a reliable source, a total of 48 illegal foreigners are being kept at Imphal Central Jail. The source further said that most of the foreigners being kept in judicial custody are Bangladesh nationals.
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May - 6 
Jharkhand Police rescued three girls, who were abducted by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by Prabhu Saheb Badora in Khunti District, reports New
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Jharkhand Police rescued three girls, who were abducted by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by Prabhu Saheb Badora in Khunti District, reports News18 on May 7. All the three girls were abducted by PLFI cadres on April 28, said Police.
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May - 6 
The ‘working President’ of the National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister (CM) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Omar Abdullah on May 6 addressed a public meeting in Drass town of Laddakh region and has said that the Central and State G
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The ‘working President’ of the National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister (CM) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Omar Abdullah on May 6 addressed a public meeting in Drass town of Laddakh region and has said that the Central and State Government shall go through a ‘serious introspection’ over the educated and employed youth joining militancy, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 6 
the clashes between stone-pelters and the SFs nearby the encounter site led to injuries to 130 protestors out of which five unidentified civilians succumbed to injuries, said an unnamed officials. The other injured were rushed to hospitals too. The K
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the clashes between stone-pelters and the SFs nearby the encounter site led to injuries to 130 protestors out of which five unidentified civilians succumbed to injuries, said an unnamed officials. The other injured were rushed to hospitals too. The Kashmir University has suspended classes for two days from May 7 as a precautionary measure and postponed all scheduled examinations.
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May - 6 
The Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on May 6 arrested at least five suspects, including target killers, during raids across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. According to a Rangers spokesperson, two suspects were ar
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The Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on May 6 arrested at least five suspects, including target killers, during raids across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. According to a Rangers spokesperson, two suspects were arrested during targeted raids conducted on a tip off in Khawaja Ajmer Nagri. They were identified as Nazim Ahmed and Arif alias Tunda. The spokesperson said the suspects were involved in several targeted killings and robberies. Three more suspects were arrested by Rangers during targeted raids conducted in the Awami Colony and Gulshan-e-lqbal areas. They were identified as Shakeel Mughal, Mobin and Yasin Panwar alias Kabari. The Rangers recovered arms, ammunition and drugs from their possession.
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May - 6 
four ordinances were tabled in the meeting of the House of Representatives on May at Federal Parliament building at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times. The parliament will meet next at 1:00 pm on May 9.
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four ordinances were tabled in the meeting of the House of Representatives on May at Federal Parliament building at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times. The parliament will meet next at 1:00 pm on May 9.
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May - 6 
Improvised explosive devices (IED) went off simultaneously at Baletaxar, Ruru Municipality; and Tamghas of Resunga Municipality in Gulmi District of Province 5 on May 6, reports The Himalayan Times. No casualty was reported, said Police.
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Improvised explosive devices (IED) went off simultaneously at Baletaxar, Ruru Municipality; and Tamghas of Resunga Municipality in Gulmi District of Province 5 on May 6, reports The Himalayan Times. No casualty was reported, said Police.
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May - 6 
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera on May 5 said that Police will provide special protection for the opening of the new session of Parliament on May 8, reports Colombo Page. The IGP says that several additional teams of police
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera on May 5 said that Police will provide special protection for the opening of the new session of Parliament on May 8, reports Colombo Page. The IGP says that several additional teams of police officers have already been deployed. The new session of Parliament will be open on May 8 at 2.15 pm.
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May - 6 
Police arrested five members of the Aava Group from Chunnakam town in Jaffna District of Northern Province on May 6, reports Daily News. Three swords and few faces covering clothing’s were recovered from them. Two motorbikes used for the m
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Police arrested five members of the Aava Group from Chunnakam town in Jaffna District of Northern Province on May 6, reports Daily News. Three swords and few faces covering clothing’s were recovered from them. Two motorbikes used for the murders along with illegal helmets were also taken into custody by the Police. All the suspects are residents of Jaffna and are aged between 22 and 26.
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May - 6 
11 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded prematurely inside Ismail Kabuli mosque in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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11 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded prematurely inside Ismail Kabuli mosque in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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May - 6 
14 Taliban militants were killed and 13 others injured in operations by Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Forces (AAF) along the Sharana-Ghazni Highway in Chahar Diwal, Rashid Khel, Pir Shahbaz, Shaliz, Zewach, Kalach and Arzoo areas in unspe
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14 Taliban militants were killed and 13 others injured in operations by Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Forces (AAF) along the Sharana-Ghazni Highway in Chahar Diwal, Rashid Khel, Pir Shahbaz, Shaliz, Zewach, Kalach and Arzoo areas in unspecified District(s) of Paktia Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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May - 6 
24 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered and defused in unspecified District(s) of Logar and Ghazni Provinces, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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24 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered and defused in unspecified District(s) of Logar and Ghazni Provinces, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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May - 6 
35 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Door Baba, Roudat, Achin, Haska Mena and Kot Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News
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35 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Door Baba, Roudat, Achin, Haska Mena and Kot Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 7. A weapons cache was also recovered in Jalalabad City (District), the capital of Nangarhar Province.
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May - 6 
A militant attempting suicide bombing was killed by Security Personnel before he could target a blood donation camp in Shahr Naw area in the 4thPolice District of Kabul City (District) the national capital in the Kabul Province on May 7, reportsKhaam
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A militant attempting suicide bombing was killed by Security Personnel before he could target a blood donation camp in Shahr Naw area in the 4thPolice District of Kabul City (District) the national capital in the Kabul Province on May 7, reportsKhaama Press. His vest exploded after he was shot.
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May - 6 
a rocket was recovered and defused by Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 7.
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a rocket was recovered and defused by Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 7.
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May - 6 
A Taliban ‘shadow judge’ identified as Mawlavi Abdul Hakim has urged the ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada to accept the Peace Offer in a bid to end the ongoing violence, reports Khaama Presson May 7.
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A Taliban ‘shadow judge’ identified as Mawlavi Abdul Hakim has urged the ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada to accept the Peace Offer in a bid to end the ongoing violence, reports Khaama Presson May 7.
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May - 6 
even militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in a clash between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants in Naziyan District of Nangarhar Province on May 6
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even militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in a clash between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants in Naziyan District of Nangarhar Province on May 6
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May - 6 
Four Public Order Policemen (POP) and two Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were killed and four others injured during the Taliban attacks in the Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 7.
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Four Public Order Policemen (POP) and two Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were killed and four others injured during the Taliban attacks in the Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 7.
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May - 6 
Militant (affiliation not specified) was killed and another five were injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces in Sabari district of Khost Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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Militant (affiliation not specified) was killed and another five were injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces in Sabari district of Khost Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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May - 6 
Six Indian staff members and one Afghan employee of KEC company responsible for installing an electricity substation were abducted by Taliban militants in Bagh-e-Shamal village of the Pul-e-Khumri City (District) the capital of Baghlan Province on Ma
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Six Indian staff members and one Afghan employee of KEC company responsible for installing an electricity substation were abducted by Taliban militants in Bagh-e-Shamal village of the Pul-e-Khumri City (District) the capital of Baghlan Province on May 6, reports Tolo News. Baghlan governor Abdulhai Nemati confirmed that the Taliban group moved them to the Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri City.
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May - 6 
Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others were arrested in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6. A cache of weapons were also recovered.
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Six militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others were arrested in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on May 6. A cache of weapons were also recovered.
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May - 6 
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan Spokesperson General Radmanish said that 60 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 33 others were injured in military operations by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within th
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan Spokesperson General Radmanish said that 60 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 33 others were injured in military operations by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within the 24 hours in Nangarhar, Laghman, Ghazni, Kapisa, Uruzgan, Kandahar, Badghis, Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Logar, Zabul, and Helmand Provinces, report compiled from Bakhtar News and Khaama Press on May 5. He further added that at least 36 militants were killed in operations in Andar district of Ghazni while 8 others were killed in Helmand. He said at least 9 militants including 2 ISIS fighters were killed in Deh Bala and Khogyani district of Nangarhar while 4 militants were killed in Badakhshan and 3 in Uruzgan Province. At least 10 offensive operations were underway in 10 provinces of the country as the Commando Forces have carried out 66 operations while 17 air-strikes were also been carried out during the same period. 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were defused.
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May - 6 
17 civilians were killed and 34 others injured in an explosion that targeted a mosque where people had gathered to obtain voter cards in Yaqoobi area in Khost City (District) the capital of Khost Province as confirmed by Provincial Public Health Dire
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17 civilians were killed and 34 others injured in an explosion that targeted a mosque where people had gathered to obtain voter cards in Yaqoobi area in Khost City (District) the capital of Khost Province as confirmed by Provincial Public Health Director Habib Shah on May 6, reports Khaama Press. However (unnamed) security source said that 19 people were killed and 30 others were injured. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid meanwhile claimed that the attack had likely been carried out by the enemy circles of Taliban to defame the group.
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May - 6 
Seven civilians were killed and one other was injured in an explosion (roadside bomb) in an unspecified District of Faryab Province on May 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Seven civilians were killed and one other was injured in an explosion (roadside bomb) in an unspecified District of Faryab Province on May 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 6 
Maldives’ former Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom has said that the government should be ashamed of arresting innocent politicians and only a tyrannical leader can allowed the jailing and torture of politicians, reports Raajje on M
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Maldives’ former Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom has said that the government should be ashamed of arresting innocent politicians and only a tyrannical leader can allowed the jailing and torture of politicians, reports Raajje on May 7. All the rights of the Maldives’ citizens were taken away and implied if the Government could jail and torture the opposition leaders, it could do much worse to the normal citizen, said Mausoom. Dr Mausoom referred to the current political situation in the Maldives and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s deteriorating health in
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May - 6 
The Maldives’ Criminal Court’s Judge Ahmad Hailam on May 6 has announced that the trial of six out of nine persons charged with terrorism, would be held together, reportsMihaaru.The Maldives’ Government has charged former President
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The Maldives’ Criminal Court’s Judge Ahmad Hailam on May 6 has announced that the trial of six out of nine persons charged with terrorism, would be held together, reportsMihaaru.The Maldives’ Government has charged former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Mohamed Nadheem, Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, Judge Ali Hameed of the Supreme Court, former Commissioner of Maldives Police Ahmed Areef, Member of Parliament (MP) of Dhiggaru constituency Faris Maumon, MP of Dhangethi constituency Ilham Ahmed, MP of South Machangoalhi constituency Abdulla Sinan and MP of Kinbidhoo constituency Abdulla Riyaz, with the charges of terrorism and conspiring of Coup in the Maldives during February. If they convicted, they are likely to face an imprisonment of 17 to 20 years.
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May - 7 
A youth—Sufail Ahmad Bhat (17) from Shopian District succumbed to injuries that he had during exchange of fire between militants and the Security Forces (SFs) on May 6, while seven persons were arrested for probing in a connection to the death
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A youth—Sufail Ahmad Bhat (17) from Shopian District succumbed to injuries that he had during exchange of fire between militants and the Security Forces (SFs) on May 6, while seven persons were arrested for probing in a connection to the death of Thirumani—a tourist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who was succumbed to death in stone pelting at Narbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior on May 9. Total civilian death counts to six. Shops and business establishments remained closed in Kashmir Valley. The authorities have lodged the ‘Chief’ of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik at the Central Jail in Srinagar, whereas the leaders of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house-arrest.
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May - 7 
Army personnel recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Bortani Gaon of Charaideo District on May 7, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs were recovered from two different electric transformers of the area. In entire Upper Assam the move
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Army personnel recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Bortani Gaon of Charaideo District on May 7, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs were recovered from two different electric transformers of the area. In entire Upper Assam the movement and activity of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and other militant group are continuing and Security Forces (SFs) have begun search operations in some places of this area.
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May - 7 
Assam Police on May 7 recovered a large cache of explosives, including Research and Development Explosives (RDX) powder, IED detonator, live bullets, AK-56 magazine and many other materials belonging to suspected ULFA-I militants, reportsThe Sentinel
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Assam Police on May 7 recovered a large cache of explosives, including Research and Development Explosives (RDX) powder, IED detonator, live bullets, AK-56 magazine and many other materials belonging to suspected ULFA-I militants, reportsThe Sentinel. The recovery was made from the house of a ULFA-I linkman identified as Ananta Gogoi who was arrested from Kanubari under Sapekhati Police Station in Charaideo District.
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May - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two trucks belonging to a private transporter at the outskirts of Gatta village, in the limits of Mulchera Police Station, around 70 kilometers from Gadchiroli town in Gadchiroli Dis
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two trucks belonging to a private transporter at the outskirts of Gatta village, in the limits of Mulchera Police Station, around 70 kilometers from Gadchiroli town in Gadchiroli District on May 7, reports The Times of India. CPI-Maoist cadres also thrashed the drivers and left posters after setting the vehicles on fire. CPI-Maoist pamphlets have called for a bandh in the District on May 10 to protest the killing of their cadres in the two encounters at Boriya-Kasnasur and Nainer forests. A strike call was also issued for May 4, against actions in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana-Andhra Pradesh.
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May - 7 
During a protest of Separatists outside the Civil Secretariat, a tourist from Tamil Nadu, identified as Thirumani (22), was killed in Narbal area of Budgam District as he was hit by stone when the group of tourists were on their way to Gulmarg in a t
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During a protest of Separatists outside the Civil Secretariat, a tourist from Tamil Nadu, identified as Thirumani (22), was killed in Narbal area of Budgam District as he was hit by stone when the group of tourists were on their way to Gulmarg in a tourist car on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. A girl, Sabreena (19) was also injured in the stone-pelting. Both Sabreena and Thirumani were rushed to SKIMS hospital for treatment. However, Thirumani slipped into the stage of ‘Coma’ and died. A case has been registered under FIR Number 57/2018, under Sections 148, 247, 307, 336 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) at the Police Station of Magam in Budgam District and an investigation into the matter has been initiated.
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May - 7 
In a major operation led by the Security Forces (SFs), four militants—Aijaz Gojri, Nadeem Kalai aka Ustad aka Osama of Nowpora Sopore, Nasir Mochi, and Bilal Ahmad Najar aka Billa Paata and nine Over Ground Workers
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In a major operation led by the Security Forces (SFs), four militants—Aijaz Gojri, Nadeem Kalai aka Ustad aka Osama of Nowpora Sopore, Nasir Mochi, and Bilal Ahmad Najar aka Billa Paata and nine Over Ground Workers (OGWs) — Owais Rashid Bhat, Ozair Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Amin Bhat, Muzamil Bashir Bhat, Sharif Bashir Bhat, Nayeem Abdullah Bhat, Zaffar Ahmad, Asim Sheikh, and Abid Manzoor Najar, of militants were arrested in Baramulla District on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Baramulla Police, 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Indian Army, 52 and 53 Battalions had launched massive search operation after the killing of three civilians at Iqbal market in Khanpora area of Baramulla District on April 30.
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May - 7 
In a series of tweets, the former Chief Minister (CM) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Omar Abdullah has condemned the killing of Thirumani—a tourist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu who succumbed to injuries that he had in stone-pelting incident in Narbal
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In a series of tweets, the former Chief Minister (CM) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Omar Abdullah has condemned the killing of Thirumani—a tourist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu who succumbed to injuries that he had in stone-pelting incident in Narbal area on Srinagar-Gulmarg road on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior on May 9. “We have killed a tourist by throwing stones at the vehicle he was travelling in. Let us try and wrap our heads around the fact that we stoned a tourist-a guest, to death while we glorify these stone-pelters & their methods. The young man from Chennai died in my Constituency and I do not support these ‘goons’, their methods or their ideology. I am sorry that this happened in the area that I have been proud to represent since 2014”, tweeted Omar Abdullah.
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May - 7 
In a statement by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 7, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant—Zabiullah (20) has told the NIA that he entered India to execute ‘large scale’ attacks on the Security Forces (SFs), reports Dai
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In a statement by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 7, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant—Zabiullah (20) has told the NIA that he entered India to execute ‘large scale’ attacks on the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior. Zabiullah who is resident of Multan in Pakistan, entered India in March 2018, along with five other LeT militants—Darda (22) from Lahore, Shuram (26) from Multan, Faidullah (20) from Gujrawalan, Ummar (19) from Sindh, and Kari (19) from Peshawar, Paksitan. Before they could engaged in an attack on SFs, they were confronted by the SFs during which other members of his group were killed but he managed to escape the encounter site. During a joint search operation by the Kupwara Police, Indian Army and Paramilitary Forces on March 20, militants who were hiding in the forest area, fired indiscriminately on SFs. During the exchange of fire, five militants were killed whereas, three Army and two Police personnel were martyred and four Security personnel were injured, read the statement from NIA. On April 6, the SFs arrested Zabiullah from Juggiyal village in Kupwara Disrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
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May - 7 
Meanwhile, with the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘commander’ Saddam Padder, total nine militants of ‘Burhan Wani gang’ has been eliminated, whereas only Anees aka Lateef Tiger has survived, reports 
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Meanwhile, with the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘commander’ Saddam Padder, total nine militants of ‘Burhan Wani gang’ has been eliminated, whereas only Anees aka Lateef Tiger has survived, reports Daily Excelsior on May 8. Out of 11 militants in a photograph with Burhan Wani in center, nine have been killed whereas, lone survivor—Tariq Pandit is in Jail who surrendered in 2016. Lateef Tiger is currently associated with HM ‘Commander’ Riyaz Naikoo. Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter on July 8, 2016.
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May - 7 
Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma stated that with the supposed ‘downfall’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) it will be difficult for its ally — United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA I) to have a footing in Gar
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Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma stated that with the supposed ‘downfall’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) it will be difficult for its ally — United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA I) to have a footing in Garo region, reports North East Today on May 8. The Minister stated that ‘Definitely the GNLA all said and done were from Garo Hills and it is very difficult for the ULFA to find any kind of footing in the Garo Hills region’. He also added that with GNLA losing all its senior cadres the authorities were hopeful that those of the lower ranks are in the process of coming over ground and surrendering and the process is going on. He also stated that ‘Most of the GNLA leaders have been neutralized but still we have to be alert and the Home Department is very alert and not taking any chances’.
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May - 7 
On May 7, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, identified as Lensu, from Vongtsuvong area in Kiphire District, reports Morung Express. One muzzle loading rifle, four 12 bore rounds,
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On May 7, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, identified as Lensu, from Vongtsuvong area in Kiphire District, reports Morung Express. One muzzle loading rifle, four 12 bore rounds, six .303 used carts, one camouflage pattern shirt, two packets of muzzle loading weapon powder, seven blank NSCN (R) extortion slips, four NSCN (R) documents and one mobile set were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 7 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered criminal charges against the Kerala-based ‘radical’ outfit—Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with money laundering and its alleged links with terror activities and funding, re
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered criminal charges against the Kerala-based ‘radical’ outfit—Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with money laundering and its alleged links with terror activities and funding, report Money Control on May 8. The ED has filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on the basis of a First-Information-Report (FIR) and the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2013. In their chargesheet, the NIA has alleged PFI for their involvements in terror activities, including—organising a training camp in Kannur, Kerala where NIA officials recovered swords, country-made bombs and ingredients to make an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), and the conspiracy of executing terror attacks in South India with the involvement of an outfit—Islamic State al-Hindi. The PFI has a presence in 23 States with a stronghold in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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May - 7 
the Separatists Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik, called for a complete strike on May 8 to protest against the civilian killings and had called for sit in protest outside Civil Secretariat, adds Daily Excelsior
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the Separatists Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik, called for a complete strike on May 8 to protest against the civilian killings and had called for sit in protest outside Civil Secretariat, adds Daily Excelsior.
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May - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashya
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head was arrested from a forest between Madnar and Permpal villages under Bayanar Police Station limits during a search operation by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs). The Police recovered a seven kilogram tiffin bomb, an electric wire, and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from him. Kashyap, a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of CPI-Maoist, was allegedly hiding there to target security forces through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cause damage to vehicles involved in road construction works, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. In the second incident, SFs arrested CPI-Maoist identified as Turham Khanna from Kistaram Police station limits in Kondagaon District. He admitted to be the President of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DAKMS). Turham Khanna was involved in killing of Munshi (accountant), doing recce for Maoists, providing shelter and supplies to Maoists.
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May - 7 
Two groups of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) led by H. Kasom and another by Jeanchui have reconciled by signing a cease fire agreement on May 7, reports Imphal Free Press. ZUF had split into two factions about a year ago. The cease fire agreemen
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Two groups of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) led by H. Kasom and another by Jeanchui have reconciled by signing a cease fire agreement on May 7, reports Imphal Free Press. ZUF had split into two factions about a year ago. The cease fire agreement was signed by both groups, represented by D. Longmei and A. Dangmei from Kasom group while A. Riamroi and Felix Kamei of Jenchui group.
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May - 7 
The five suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadres who had been arrested for conspiring to assassinate Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, were granted bail on surety
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The five suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadres who had been arrested for conspiring to assassinate Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, were granted bail on surety bonds worth PKR 500,000 each on May 7, reports Dawn. A two-member Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court comprising Justice Mirza Waqas and Justice Sardar Serfraz granted bail to the TTP suspects — Abdul Rashid, Aitzaz Shah, Rafaqat Hussain, Husnain Gul and Sher Zaman — who were shifted to the Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore from the Adiala jail on Nov 28, 2017.
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May - 7 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a function organized by Young Communist League (YCL), the party’s youth wing, in Kathmandu on May 7 said that give due credit to “people&rsq
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a function organized by Young Communist League (YCL), the party’s youth wing, in Kathmandu on May 7 said that give due credit to “people’s war”, reports Republica. The “people’s war” was a significant political event born out of historical necessity and any effort to undermine its contribution in social and political changes could put left unity in jeopardy, Dahal has said. The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and CPN-Maoist Center, two left parties which are in the process of unification, are divided over significance of a decade-long armed insurgency in Nepal’s class struggle. The war, led by Dahal, had claimed over 13,000 lives and displaced millions.
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May - 7 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while addressing the 17th secretariat meeting of the National Security Council at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on May 7 said that the Government would take action against those who attack the national integrity and security
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while addressing the 17th secretariat meeting of the National Security Council at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on May 7 said that the Government would take action against those who attack the national integrity and security of the nation, reports Kathmandu Post. “The government will not remain a mute spectator if anyone tries to obstruct the national reconstruction mega campaign under various pretexts,” PM Oli said.
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May - 7 
Two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have been sentenced to death and three others to life term imprisonment on May 8 for killing Professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee of Rajshahi University in 2016, reports The Daily Star.
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Two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have been sentenced to death and three others to life term imprisonment on May 8 for killing Professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee of Rajshahi University in 2016, reports The Daily Star. The death convicts are Shariful Islam alias Rahat alias Khalid alias Boss, who is at large, and Maskawath Hasan Sakib alias Masud alias Abdullah. Their direct involvement in the murder was proved beyond doubt. The other three convicts are Rahmatullah alias Shahin, Abdus Sattar and Ripon Ali. They abetted the killers by providing them shelter and hiding their motorcycle and weapons used in the killing. Prof Rezaul was stabbed to death in Shalbagan area while he was on his way to the university on April 23, 2016.
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May - 7 
19 Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and eight others were arrested in an operation conducted by Special Forces of National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Beli area of Momand Dara District of Nangarhar Province, repo
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19 Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and eight others were arrested in an operation conducted by Special Forces of National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Beli area of Momand Dara District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8. This included five ‘commanders’ identified as Haji, Shamali, Qari Janat famous as Qari Omar, Saqib and Afridi. A cache of weapons was also recovered.
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May - 7 
Afghan Taliban has asked the prominent Ulemas (religious clerics) of Pakistan including the Chairman of the Pakistani Ulema Council Maulana Tahir Ashrafi to boycott the upcoming international conference of the religious scholars on Afghanis
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Afghan Taliban has asked the prominent Ulemas (religious clerics) of Pakistan including the Chairman of the Pakistani Ulema Council Maulana Tahir Ashrafi to boycott the upcoming international conference of the religious scholars on Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on May 8. Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has also confirmed that he had received the invitation, but added that he would skip the event because of other commitments.
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May - 7 
Afghanistan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami on April 7 said the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have thwarted over 1,700 operations by the Taliban militants since launch its spring offensive 'Al Khandaq' last month, reports To
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Afghanistan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami on April 7 said the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have thwarted over 1,700 operations by the Taliban militants since launch its spring offensive 'Al Khandaq' last month, reports Tolo News. He said, since then Taliban has launched over 2,600 operations across the country, from which the security forces have foiled 1,700 operations. Regional countries are involved in funding and equipping the Taliban, he added.
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May - 7 
another militant identified as Zabiullah was arrested by NDS in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8.
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another militant identified as Zabiullah was arrested by NDS in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8.
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May - 7 
Defense Minister Tariq Shah confirmed on May 7 that as 2,100 persons including civilians, security forces and militants have either been killed or wounded during the past eight days in 216 Districts (not identified) of Afghanistan, reports Pajhw
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Defense Minister Tariq Shah confirmed on May 7 that as 2,100 persons including civilians, security forces and militants have either been killed or wounded during the past eight days in 216 Districts (not identified) of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 7 
Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq said on May 7 that members of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), who were released from prisons, have joined the Taliban in Kandahar province and are causing security problems in the province, reports Tolo
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Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq said on May 7 that members of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), who were released from prisons, have joined the Taliban in Kandahar province and are causing security problems in the province, reports Tolo News. He said that the suicide attack, which left at least eleven children dead in Daman district in the Province, was a plot by Wali Mohammad, a member of the Gulbudddin Hekmatyar-led Hizb-e-Islami party, who was released from jail by Government.
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May - 7 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 59 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 34 others were in military operations led by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within the last 24 hours across Laghman, Kapisa,
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 59 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 34 others were in military operations led by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within the last 24 hours across Laghman, Kapisa, Logar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan, Farah, Baghlan, Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on May 7.
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May - 7 
Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on April 7 that it had verified 107 casualties including 36 killed and 71 injured, who were killed in the air strike that hit a seminary in Dashti Archi District in Kunduz province on April 2, 20
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Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on April 7 that it had verified 107 casualties including 36 killed and 71 injured, who were killed in the air strike that hit a seminary in Dashti Archi District in Kunduz province on April 2, 2018. This included 30 children killed and another 51 injured. However UNAMA was not able to confirm the civilian status of each individual killed or injured. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported on April 3 that 15 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others were injured in an air-strike carried out by Afghan Air Force (AAF) targeting a madrassa in Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province on April 2.
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May - 7 
Nine Taliban militants were killed in air attacks conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 8.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed in air attacks conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 8.
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May - 7 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) led Resolute Support (RS) Mission stated that “UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will start operations from today in support of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces ANDSF) as at least 60 Afghan Ai
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) led Resolute Support (RS) Mission stated that “UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will start operations from today in support of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces ANDSF) as at least 60 Afghan Air Force (AAF) Personnel had fully completed their training” , reports Khaama Press on May 8
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May - 7 
one Islamic State (IS) militant identified as Jawid responsible for fund collection was arrested by Special Forces of NDS in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8.
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one Islamic State (IS) militant identified as Jawid responsible for fund collection was arrested by Special Forces of NDS in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8.
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May - 7 
Two civilians were killed and two others were injured in a mine explosion in Koh Safi District of Parwan Province on May 7, reports Bakhtar News.
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Two civilians were killed and two others were injured in a mine explosion in Koh Safi District of Parwan Province on May 7, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 8 
A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Longbu village in Tirap District on May 8, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militant has been identified as KIjen Thiaktey Wangsu.
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A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Longbu village in Tirap District on May 8, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militant has been identified as KIjen Thiaktey Wangsu.
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May - 8 
An Assam Trooper and a civilian were wounded in a grenade explosion near Manipur Tourism Department office in Imphal West District on May 8, reports Northeast Today. The wounded AR trooper has been identified as Rifleman N Prem Singh.
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An Assam Trooper and a civilian were wounded in a grenade explosion near Manipur Tourism Department office in Imphal West District on May 8, reports Northeast Today. The wounded AR trooper has been identified as Rifleman N Prem Singh.
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May - 8 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM, apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur) stated that no agreement or solution should be inked with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) before the atrocities committed by the outfit against the Kukis is sett
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM, apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur) stated that no agreement or solution should be inked with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) before the atrocities committed by the outfit against the Kukis is settled first, reports The Sangai Express on May 9. Following RN Ravi’s recent announcement that a solution to the Naga insurgency problem is at hand, KIM submitted yet another memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first settle the NSCN-IM’s alleged criminal acts upon the Kukis. The memorandum stated that stated that any kind of agreement or solution with NSCN-IM and along community line within Manipur will never be accepted by the organisation.
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May - 8 
Meghalaya Home Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the Government will start peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) only after the outfit lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 9. The Minister stated
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Meghalaya Home Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the Government will start peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) only after the outfit lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 9. The Minister stated that ‘They (HNLC) must shun violence and come forward to say that they are laying arms and then we will think about having talks’.
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May - 8 
there were reports of clashes between the locals and the SFs at various locations in the Kashmir valley, including—Dachoo, Zainapora Shopian, Khudwani, Rainawari Srinagar, Kadalabal Pampore, Palpora Qaziabad, Handwara, and Sever Lolab. At Raina
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there were reports of clashes between the locals and the SFs at various locations in the Kashmir valley, including—Dachoo, Zainapora Shopian, Khudwani, Rainawari Srinagar, Kadalabal Pampore, Palpora Qaziabad, Handwara, and Sever Lolab. At Rainawari in Srinagar District, Gowhar Ahmad (10) was injured in Pellet-gun firing.
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May - 8 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and three civilians wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the gate of 49 BSF battalion head quarter Luwangsangbam Awang Leikai in Imphal West District, reportsImphal Free P
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and three civilians wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the gate of 49 BSF battalion head quarter Luwangsangbam Awang Leikai in Imphal West District, reportsImphal Free Press. The BSF fatalities have been identified as N. Ningthouba Meitei and Sanjay Tirkey. Three wounded civilians have been identified as Mangshatabam Premlata, Heishnam Mubi and Bindya Thakuri. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 8 
Two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Mulong village in Changlang District, tweeted Assam Rifles on May 8. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), IED Activator with
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Two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Mulong village in Changlang District, tweeted Assam Rifles on May 8. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), IED Activator with controller and four detonators were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 8 
Four Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena through the national list after they were defeated at the general election in 2015 and are sitting in the opposition, have been asked
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Four Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena through the national list after they were defeated at the general election in 2015 and are sitting in the opposition, have been asked to resign from their MP posts, reports Colombo Page on May 9. Attorney Rajika Kodituwakku, President's Coordinating Secretary said, the President appointed Dilan Perera, SB Dissanayake, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Thilanga Sumathipala, who were defeated in the General Election in 2015, on the belief that they would work according to his ideology and if they cannot be with the President's ideology, they should resign and hand over their slots to the President. Then the President will be able to appoint a group of people who respect the President's ideology, Kodituwakku said addressing a media briefing held at the SLFP headquarters.
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May - 8 
President Maithripala Sirisena presided at the Ceremonial Sitting of Parliament for opening of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8, reports Colombo Page. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the Secretary-General of Parliame
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President Maithripala Sirisena presided at the Ceremonial Sitting of Parliament for opening of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8, reports Colombo Page. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the Secretary-General of Parliament received the President and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the main steps of the Parliament building when they arrived at the Parliament for the ceremony.
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May - 8 
the 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who resigned from their Ministerial positions and left the National Unity Government (NUG) in the aftermath of the unsuccessful No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister took the
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the 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who resigned from their Ministerial positions and left the National Unity Government (NUG) in the aftermath of the unsuccessful No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister took their seats on the Opposition bench in Parliament on May 8, reports Daily News.
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May - 8 
Two youths were brutally assaulted by Aava Gang members on May 8 at Kopay in Jaffna District of Northern Province, reports Daily Mirror. Kirinasan (23) and Anujan (21) were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Jaffna Hospital after b
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Two youths were brutally assaulted by Aava Gang members on May 8 at Kopay in Jaffna District of Northern Province, reports Daily Mirror. Kirinasan (23) and Anujan (21) were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Jaffna Hospital after being attacked with sharp weapons. Eight men wearing masks had arrived on three motor cycles and attacked the two youths.
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May - 8 
10 Taliban militants, three public uprising force members and one Policeman were killed in a clash in Shahrak District of western Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9.
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10 Taliban militants, three public uprising force members and one Policeman were killed in a clash in Shahrak District of western Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9.
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May - 8 
At least 41 Taliban militants were killed in air-and-ground operations in Almar and Pashtunkot Districts of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 8. However Pajhwok Afghan News additionally reported that 16 Taliban m
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At least 41 Taliban militants were killed in air-and-ground operations in Almar and Pashtunkot Districts of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 8. However Pajhwok Afghan News additionally reported that 16 Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Foreign Forces in unspecified District(s) Faryab Province amidst claims of civilian casualties.
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May - 8 
Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and seven others including three of foreign origin were injured in an air attack carried out by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sardara village, Darzab District of Jowzjan Province on May 8, reports Bakhta
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Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and seven others including three of foreign origin were injured in an air attack carried out by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sardara village, Darzab District of Jowzjan Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 8 
Head of Baghlan Provincial Council Mohammad Safdar Mohseni said on May 8 that over 100 Government Forces were missing following the Taliban takeover of Tala Wa Barfak District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News.
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Head of Baghlan Provincial Council Mohammad Safdar Mohseni said on May 8 that over 100 Government Forces were missing following the Taliban takeover of Tala Wa Barfak District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 8 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed that nine civilians were killed and 55 others were injured in the air-strike carried out on April 2 in Dasht Archi District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Presson May 9. MoD added that 18 milit
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed that nine civilians were killed and 55 others were injured in the air-strike carried out on April 2 in Dasht Archi District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Presson May 9. MoD added that 18 militant commanders including a member of the ‘Quetta Council; of the Taliban Mulah Baryal were killed in the air-strike. According to MoD, the civilians were used as human shields by the militants when the air-strike was carried out.
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May - 8 
One Policeman was killed and another three were injured when Taliban militants ambushed in an unspecified District of Sar-i-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9
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One Policeman was killed and another three were injured when Taliban militants ambushed in an unspecified District of Sar-i-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9
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May - 8 
Seven Taliban militants were killed when they attacked an Afghan Security Forces convoy in an unspecified District near the Durand Line in Kandahar Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed when they attacked an Afghan Security Forces convoy in an unspecified District near the Durand Line in Kandahar Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 8 
Six Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed in an air-strike conducted (unit not specified) in the Sanga Khair area of the Maqur District on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police Spokesman Sarwar Dawari confirmed the air raid.
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Six Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed in an air-strike conducted (unit not specified) in the Sanga Khair area of the Maqur District on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police Spokesman Sarwar Dawari confirmed the air raid.
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May - 8 
Six Policemen and three militants were killed and six Policemen and three other militants were injured when militants attacked a voter registration center in Laman Region of Qala-e-Naw District of Badghis Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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Six Policemen and three militants were killed and six Policemen and three other militants were injured when militants attacked a voter registration center in Laman Region of Qala-e-Naw District of Badghis Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News. howevewr Pajhwok Afghan News adds that the killed and injured Security Personnel were from Afghan National Army (ANA).
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May - 8 
Taliban captured the Tala Wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Council Member Shamsul Haq Barakzai confirmed the development. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the grou
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Taliban captured the Tala Wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Council Member Shamsul Haq Barakzai confirmed the development. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the group captured District centre and Police Headquarters and inflicted heavy casualties on the Security Forces.
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May - 8 
two civilians were killed and 19 others injured in a mortar attack carried out by Taliban militants in Hafiz Godai area of in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province on May 8, reportsKhaama Press.
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two civilians were killed and 19 others injured in a mortar attack carried out by Taliban militants in Hafiz Godai area of in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province on May 8, reportsKhaama Press.
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May - 8 
The Maldives’ Criminal Court on May 8 convicted Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed for obstructing State functioning, and ordering the ‘shut down’ of the Supreme Court’s Government E-letter Management System (GEMS) in February 2018,
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The Maldives’ Criminal Court on May 8 convicted Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed for obstructing State functioning, and ordering the ‘shut down’ of the Supreme Court’s Government E-letter Management System (GEMS) in February 2018, and sentenced Abdulla Saeed to four months and 24 days in Jail, reports Mihaaru. This decision of Criminal Court’s judge Ibrahim Ali has marked the history where a Chief Justice was convicted for criminal offences. However, Abdulla Saeed had denied the charges against him in an earlier hearing, claiming that he had not been aware of GEMS being shut down. Although, this was the Chief Justice’s first conviction, there was no plausible reason to increase or decrease the leniency of his sentence, said Judge Ibrahim Ali. Saeed is also undergoing four other trials at the Criminal Court, for charges of terrorism, obstructing of justice, accepting bribes, and influencing official duties.
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May - 9 
A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the 203 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), jawan identified as Kamlesh Kumar was injured in exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangajata fore
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A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the 203 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), jawan identified as Kamlesh Kumar was injured in exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangajata forest under Chaibasa Police Station area of the West Sinbhum District on May 9, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) were conducting search operations between villages on the bordering Sonua and Khuti in Porahat Block (administrative unit) in West Singhbhum District, when the encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres led by ‘local commander’ Misir Besra, took place, said Police.
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May - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Ashok Maravi (36) and Guman Singh Dhruve (26), after accusing them to be ‘Police Informers’ in Rajnandgaon District on May 9, reports Business Sta
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Ashok Maravi (36) and Guman Singh Dhruve (26), after accusing them to be ‘Police Informers’ in Rajnandgaon District on May 9, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered two dead bodies of civilians, shot dead by Maoists in the outskirts of village Suktara under the Gandai Police Station limits of the District. The Police also recovered CPI-Maoist pamphlets, which claimed that two civilians were acting as ‘Police Informers’.
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May - 9 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM, apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur) stated that no agreement or solution should be inked with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) before the atrocities committed by the outfit against the Kukis is sett
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM, apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur) stated that no agreement or solution should be inked with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) before the atrocities committed by the outfit against the Kukis is settled first, reports The Sangai Express on May 9. Following RN Ravi’s recent announcement that a solution to the Naga insurgency problem is at hand, KIM submitted yet another memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first settle the NSCN-IM’s alleged criminal acts upon the Kukis. The memorandum stated that stated that any kind of agreement or solution with NSCN-IM and along community line within Manipur will never be accepted by the organisation.
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May - 9 
Meghalaya Home Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the Government will start peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) only after the outfit lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 9. The Minister stated
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Meghalaya Home Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the Government will start peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) only after the outfit lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 9. The Minister stated that ‘They (HNLC) must shun violence and come forward to say that they are laying arms and then we will think about having talks’.
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May - 9 
Telangana Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Gangamma alias Sunitha under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 9, reports The Hans India. She is a mem
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Telangana Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Gangamma alias Sunitha under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 9, reports The Hans India. She is a member of Charla Area Maoist committee and involved in several incidents that took place within Charla Police Station limits, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr Sangram Singh Patel
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May - 9 
The Police on May 9 arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, identified Suhaib Farooq Akhoon alias Abu Huraira, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat alias Shera, Ajaz Ahmad Gojri alias Abu Umair, and Bilal Ahmad Najar alias Abu Sameer, and six other Over Ground
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The Police on May 9 arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, identified Suhaib Farooq Akhoon alias Abu Huraira, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat alias Shera, Ajaz Ahmad Gojri alias Abu Umair, and Bilal Ahmad Najar alias Abu Sameer, and six other Over Ground Workers (OGWs) for their involvement in the killing of three civilians on April 30 in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The preliminary interrogation of four militants has revealed that LeT handlers in Pakistan had instructed them to create an unpleasant atmosphere in North Kashmir by killing as many civilians who are friendly with the Indian government or the Security Forces (SFs). The probe has also revealed that LeT was involved the heinous killing of three civilians. Militants Suhaib Akhoon, Mohsin Mushtaq and Ajaz Gojri opened fire using AK series rifles whereas Bilal Najar used a China-made pistol to commit the murder of three civilians, said Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir range Dr Sunil Gupta. The SFs recovered two AK series rifles, two China-made pistols, four hand grenades, 50 rounds of AK ammunition, four AK magazines, and two pistol magazines, from the arrested militants and their hideouts. One kingpin of the module—Nadeem Ahmad Dar alias Abu Osama, along with Suhaib Akhoon had been the main motivators and ‘commanders’ of this group, said DIG.With the arrest of these four militants, the SFs and Police were able to solve the cases of two grenade attacks on Police Station Baramulla District by arresting—Naseer Ahmad Mochi, who was provided with grenades on two occasions by Ajaz Ahmad Gojri and he had subsequently lobbed them on Police Station Baramulla on December 2, 2017 and January 22, 2018 in which two Policemen had sustained injuries, said DIG.
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May - 9 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and three civilians wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the gate of 49 BSF battalion head quarter Luwangsangbam Awang Leikai in Imphal West District, reports Imphal
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and three civilians wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the gate of 49 BSF battalion head quarter Luwangsangbam Awang Leikai in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The BSF fatalities have been identified as N. Ningthouba Meitei and Sanjay Tirkey. Three wounded civilians have been identified as Mangshatabam Premlata, Heishnam Mubi and Bindya Thakuri. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 9 
The Police on May 9 arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, identified Suhaib Farooq Akhoon alias Abu Huraira, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat alias Shera, Ajaz Ahmad Gojri alias Abu Umair, and Bilal Ahmad Najar alias Abu Sameer, and six other Over Ground
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The Police on May 9 arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, identified Suhaib Farooq Akhoon alias Abu Huraira, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat alias Shera, Ajaz Ahmad Gojri alias Abu Umair, and Bilal Ahmad Najar alias Abu Sameer, and six other Over Ground Workers (OGWs) for their involvement in the killing of three civilians on April 30 in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The preliminary interrogation of four militants has revealed that LeT handlers in Pakistan had instructed them to create an unpleasant atmosphere in North Kashmir by killing as many civilians who are friendly with the Indian government or the Security Forces (SFs). The probe has also revealed that LeT was involved the heinous killing of three civilians. Militants Suhaib Akhoon, Mohsin Mushtaq and Ajaz Gojri opened fire using AK series rifles whereas Bilal Najar used a China-made pistol to commit the murder of three civilians, said Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir range Dr Sunil Gupta. The SFs recovered two AK series rifles, two China-made pistols, four hand grenades, 50 rounds of AK ammunition, four AK magazines, and two pistol magazines, from the arrested militants and their hideouts. One kingpin of the module—Nadeem Ahmad Dar alias Abu Osama, along with Suhaib Akhoon had been the main motivators and ‘commanders’ of this group, said DIG.
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May - 9 
Three persons were injured when unidentified assailants carried out an attack at an office at Ghatib Shah Road of Lyari in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, on May 9, reports Daily Times. According to law enforcement agencies, a member of Pa
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Three persons were injured when unidentified assailants carried out an attack at an office at Ghatib Shah Road of Lyari in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, on May 9, reports Daily Times. According to law enforcement agencies, a member of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Aqeel Rehmani, was shot at by unidentified assailants near Ghareeb Shah Mazar. Rehmani’s bodyguard injured two suspects while they attacked the group with the hand grenade.
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May - 9 
A man succumbed to injuries after cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) clashed at Jungu of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in Dolakha District on May
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A man succumbed to injuries after cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) clashed at Jungu of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in Dolakha District on May 9 during their campaigns for the upcoming local level elections, reports Republica. CPN-UML cadre Kul Bahadur Tamang succumbed to the injuries when he was being rushed to a hospital. In the same brawl, a local teacher Dil Bahadur Budhathoki, who is believed to be close to the CPN-UML and Maoist Center's candidate for ward-chairman Bharat Karki have sustained serious injuries.
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May - 9 
Four Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena through the national list after they were defeated at the general election in 2015 and are sitting in the opposition, have been asked
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Four Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena through the national list after they were defeated at the general election in 2015 and are sitting in the opposition, have been asked to resign from their MP posts, reports Colombo Page on May 9. Attorney Rajika Kodituwakku, President's Coordinating Secretary said, the President appointed Dilan Perera, SB Dissanayake, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Thilanga Sumathipala, who were defeated in the General Election in 2015, on the belief that they would work according to his ideology and if they cannot be with the President's ideology, they should resign and hand over their slots to the President. Then the President will be able to appoint a group of people who respect the President's ideology, Kodituwakku said addressing a media briefing held at the SLFP headquarters.
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May - 9 
60 kilograms of explosive material was recovered by Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Sayed Khail District of Parwan Province on May 9, reports Bakhtar News.
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60 kilograms of explosive material was recovered by Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Sayed Khail District of Parwan Province on May 9, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 9 
Baghlan Police Spokesman Zabihullah Shuja said on May 9 that Afghan Security Forces have launched an operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province that had fallen to Taliban and have rescued 70 Security Forces who wer
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Baghlan Police Spokesman Zabihullah Shuja said on May 9 that Afghan Security Forces have launched an operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province that had fallen to Taliban and have rescued 70 Security Forces who were airlifted to safety, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Baghlan Governor Abdul Hai Nimati confirmed the operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District and said 300 Commando Forces had reached Doshi District and they would soon jump into the battle.
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May - 9 
Meanwhile, IS militant/facilitator Yasin responsible for attacks in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province was killed by Afghan and United States (US) Special Operations Forces during a night air raid in Mohmand Darah District o
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Meanwhile, IS militant/facilitator Yasin responsible for attacks in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province was killed by Afghan and United States (US) Special Operations Forces during a night air raid in Mohmand Darah District of Nangarhar Province on May 9, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 9 
National Directorate of Security (NDS) stated that the coordinated attacks in Kabul City on May 9 (District) were planned and executed by Haqqani Network with the help of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) stated that the coordinated attacks in Kabul City on May 9 (District) were planned and executed by Haqqani Network with the help of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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May - 9 
six Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed in an air-strike conducted (unit not specified) in the Sanga Khair area of the Maqur District on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police Spokesman Sarwar Dawari confirmed the air raid.
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six Afghan Local Policemen (ALP) were killed in an air-strike conducted (unit not specified) in the Sanga Khair area of the Maqur District on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police Spokesman Sarwar Dawari confirmed the air raid.
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May - 9 
three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajh
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three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The attack claimed by Taliban is still ongoing.
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May - 9 
three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajh
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three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The attack claimed by Taliban is still ongoing.Police Chief Mohammad Daud Amin said on May 10 that the militant attack in Shahr-e-Naw area of Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9 targeted a travel agency company called Shahir which provides Indian Visa Services, reports Tolo News. He added that three Policemen and a security guard from Etisalat Telecommunication Company were killed and 16 others sustained “minor injuries” in the attack. He confirmed five “suicide attackers” were involved in the attack. Eyewitnesses said that five suicide attackers had walked out of a car near the company and killed one Soldier by shooting him and another blew up his explosives. The second suicide bombing was carried out a minute later on the other side of the door. The third suicide bombing happened a little further from the place where the second explosion happened. Two other militants entered a restaurant near the company who were later killed by the Security Forces. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported on May 10 that three persons were killed in the attack.
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May - 9 
Two Policemen were killed and two others injured in a suicide bombing followed by gunfire by two militants targetting the Police Headquarters in 13th Police District in Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul City (District) of Kabul Province on May 9, rep
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Two Policemen were killed and two others injured in a suicide bombing followed by gunfire by two militants targetting the Police Headquarters in 13th Police District in Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul City (District) of Kabul Province on May 9, report compiled from Tolo News, Bakhtar News and Khaama Press. Islamic State (IS) claimed the attack.
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May - 10 
A top ‘leader’ of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks—Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi has been allegedly collecting donations from farmers in Punjab province of Pakistan, to fund its terror activities, reports Tim
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A top ‘leader’ of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks—Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi has been allegedly collecting donations from farmers in Punjab province of Pakistan, to fund its terror activities, reports Times of India on May 10. Lakhvi was released on the bail by the Lahore High Court in 2015. He is actively organising the funds through the wheat harvesting season in Punjab province, claims Intelligence inputs. LeT had launched a magazine—Wyeth (The Resistance in Flow) which focuses on Kashmir issue and encourage the Kashmiri youth to join the outfit. The magazine consists of the interview of LeT ‘Spokesperson’ Abdullah Ghaznawi who declared that 2018 would be tough for the Indian Army as our freedom struggle would head towards conclusion. India has already lost the war and is breathing its last. Wyeth has fabricated the quotes of the Prophets and stated that jihad is the only practical way of spreading Islam. It also uses the ten odd-versus from the Holy Quran which were relevant to the war that liberated Mecca, said an unnamed officer.
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May - 10 
After the Friday prayers in a local Mosque in Kasargod District, the Mosque’s Imam coordinated with the special team of the Kerala Police and disseminates the Constitutional Rights of an Indian citizen and the importance of democracy to the gro
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After the Friday prayers in a local Mosque in Kasargod District, the Mosque’s Imam coordinated with the special team of the Kerala Police and disseminates the Constitutional Rights of an Indian citizen and the importance of democracy to the group of young Islamic believers, reports The New India Express on May 10. The Kerala Police has been carrying such sessions as a part of ‘de-radicalisation’ project aimed at preventing young Muslims from being prey of the terrorist outfits such as Islamic State (IS), Indian Mujahideen (IM), and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). In the de-radicalisation project, the Kerala Police had identified the Muslim scholars and clerics who have in-depth knowledge of the Holy Quran and Hadis for implementing the various schemes of the project.
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May - 10 
Assam Police on May 10 charged United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Jiten Dutta with sedition after he had stated that ULFA would withdraw from ceasefire and take up arms if Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed
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Assam Police on May 10 charged United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Jiten Dutta with sedition after he had stated that ULFA would withdraw from ceasefire and take up arms if Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed
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May - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Sevak Ram was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest near Ravandiggi village under the Mainpur Police Station limits in Gariaband District on May 10, repo
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Sevak Ram was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest near Ravandiggi village under the Mainpur Police Station limits in Gariaband District on May 10, reports Indiatoday. He was carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head and involved in many incidents of violence including killings. The Police recovered dead body of the CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ after CPI-Maoist cadres fled the encounter spot.
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May - 10 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 10 accused the Meghalaya Government being ‘one-sided’ for not providing the same opportunity to negotiate like Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC) while maintaining that ‘Sur
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 10 accused the Meghalaya Government being ‘one-sided’ for not providing the same opportunity to negotiate like Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC) while maintaining that ‘Surrender is not an option anymore’, reports North East Today. HNLC publicity secretary, Sainkupar Nongtraw questioned as to why should they not get an opportunity to come to the peace negotiations like the ANVC. He also added that ‘Will that not tantamount to being one sided and, will it not create a negative impact in the minds of our Khasi-Jaintia people’. He added that ‘We had made our stand clear that we shall not surrender unlike other cadres in the past. Surrender is not an option anymore’.
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May - 10 
In a video, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, Aijaz Ahmad Gojri, who was arrested with other militants, has urged the other members of the outfit to reject the path of violence, reports Times of India on March 10. “My name is Aijaz Ah
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In a video, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, Aijaz Ahmad Gojri, who was arrested with other militants, has urged the other members of the outfit to reject the path of violence, reports Times of India on March 10. “My name is Aijaz Ahmad Gojri. I request my other friends—Suhaib Akhoon, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat and Nasir Amin Drazi—who are on the wrong path and have left their families, their good life and living in forests, to return home. I request Nasir to come back as his mother is very ill. Pakistan is misleading the youth”, said Gojri in a 2-minute video. We [militants] fired at Army personnel, but they did not fire on us. I ran from the location and hid in the forest. But the Army found me and instead of killing, they arrested me and gave me a new life.” said Gojri.
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May - 10 
Odisha Police recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters at Tinikonia Chhak in Malkangiri District on May 9, reports Pragativadi. The handwritten banners were found hanging on trees and walls urging the locals to celebra
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Odisha Police recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters at Tinikonia Chhak in Malkangiri District on May 9, reports Pragativadi. The handwritten banners were found hanging on trees and walls urging the locals to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx. The posters by the Kalimela Regional Committee (KRC) of CPI-Maoist called upon the tribal people to inculcate the ideology of Karl Marx which would help them solve various problems in the society.
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May - 10 
On May 10, two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) involved in extortion were arrested from Darogapathar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militants have been identified as Kughat
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On May 10, two militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) involved in extortion were arrested from Darogapathar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militants have been identified as Kughato and Zhehuto Aye. The arrestees were involved in extorting money from truck drivers and sand dealers.
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May - 10 
Police busted a CPI-Maoist camp and exchanged fire with Maoists during combing operations inside Sodiguda forested area under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on May 10, reports Odishasuntimes. Police have reco
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Police busted a CPI-Maoist camp and exchanged fire with Maoists during combing operations inside Sodiguda forested area under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on May 10, reports Odishasuntimes. Police have recovered six mobile phones, Maoist literature and daily use items from the camp, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, during exchange of fire in a forest area near Dudagad village under Bakarkatta Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 10, reports Business Stan
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, during exchange of fire in a forest area near Dudagad village under Bakarkatta Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 10, reports Business Standard. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forest and Police recovered a pressure bomb and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related material from the spot. The identity of the killed CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 10 
The Punjab Police, on May 10, has arrested Sandeep Singh (26) and Amar Singh (48), an alleged Khalistani radicals supported by an Australia-based Khalistani outfit—International Sikh Federation (ISF), from Kotkapura of Faridkot District and rec
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The Punjab Police, on May 10, has arrested Sandeep Singh (26) and Amar Singh (48), an alleged Khalistani radicals supported by an Australia-based Khalistani outfit—International Sikh Federation (ISF), from Kotkapura of Faridkot District and recovered two .30 bore pistols, and 40 live ammunitions from their possession, reports Hindustan Times. The Police had received a call that a motorbike has collided with a SUV on the National Highway (NH) between Faridkot and Kotkapura. When the Police approached the location, the duo [Sandeep and Amar] were trying to escape from the location on their motorbike. However, the Police team managed to arrest them, said Faridkot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh. During the interrogation, they claimed to be in contact with Gurjant Singh—resident in Australia and ‘Head’ of ISF who indulged them into radicalisation over the Facebook. The members of the terror module that was busted by Punjab Police on May 29, 2017, had come together to form a sub-group called Khalistan Zindabad (KZ). This outfit is linked to the website of Gurjant’s ISF. Gurjant was also involved in financing the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) terror module that carried out eight incidents of target attacks/ killings in Punjab between January 2016 and October 2017, said Superintendent of Police (SP) (Headquarters) Deepak Pareek. Sandeep Singh is a resident of Bangi Nihal Singh village in Bathinda District of Punjab, whereas Amar Singh is a resident from Sirsa District in Haryana.
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May - 10 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) press statement stated that D. Longmei who is holding the post of ‘home secretary’ has been given additional charge of the ‘finance secretary’, reports Imphal Free Press on May 10. The
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) press statement stated that D. Longmei who is holding the post of ‘home secretary’ has been given additional charge of the ‘finance secretary’, reports Imphal Free Press on May 10. The former finance secretary, A. Dangmei will hold the post of ‘external affairs secretary’.
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May - 10 
An explosive device kept in a pressure cooker near a railway track in the Dasht town of Kharan District exploded on May 10 (today), reports Daily Times. No casualties were reported but the railway scheduled was affected. Another bomb kept nearby
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An explosive device kept in a pressure cooker near a railway track in the Dasht town of Kharan District exploded on May 10 (today), reports Daily Times. No casualties were reported but the railway scheduled was affected. Another bomb kept nearby was diffused later.
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May - 10 
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) withdrew prosecutor Tureen Afroz - who earned much acclaim for her performance in dealing with the war crimes cases - from all cases and asked the prosecutor to submit all documents, reports The Daily Star&nbs
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International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) withdrew prosecutor Tureen Afroz - who earned much acclaim for her performance in dealing with the war crimes cases - from all cases and asked the prosecutor to submit all documents, reports The Daily Star on May 10. The Chief Prosecutor Ghulam Arief Tipoo has requested the Law Ministry to launch an investigation against prosecutor Tureen Afroz over alleged meeting held secretly with an accused of crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War. In a letter, signed by Chief Prosecutor, it is said that Tureen held a meeting with war crimes accused and former acting director general of National Security Intelligence (NSI), Oahidul Haque, at a hotel. Oahidul recorded the conversation between him and Tureen. The investigation agency and prosecution got a copy of the conversation. On April 25, the ICT-1 sent Oahidul to jail in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.
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May - 10 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 10 handed death sentence to war criminal Riaz Uddin Fakir (69), reports New Age. Riaz, tried on five counts of war crimes, including genocide, was in the dock. As a member of Islami Chhatra Sangha,
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 10 handed death sentence to war criminal Riaz Uddin Fakir (69), reports New Age. Riaz, tried on five counts of war crimes, including genocide, was in the dock. As a member of Islami Chhatra Sangha, the then student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), he joined the Al-Badr Bahini, an auxiliary force of the Pakistani occupation army during the Liberation War. So far, 69 war criminals have been convicted 43 of them to death while the remaining 26 were jailed.
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May - 10 
Mirajul Islam alias Mira Mondol (42), a leader of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a 'gunfight' with Police at Gobindohuda village in Chuadanga District of Khulna Division on May 10, reports The Daily Star. Po
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Mirajul Islam alias Mira Mondol (42), a leader of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a 'gunfight' with Police at Gobindohuda village in Chuadanga District of Khulna Division on May 10, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered one pistol, three crude bombs and three machetes and from the spot.
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May - 10 
33 Taliban militants were killed and another 16 injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Zazi-Aryub District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 10.
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33 Taliban militants were killed and another 16 injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Zazi-Aryub District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 10.
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May - 10 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Afghan National Army (ANA) safely and defused by the Explosives Ordnance Disposal team in Dasht-e-Qala village of Farsi District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on May 10.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Afghan National Army (ANA) safely and defused by the Explosives Ordnance Disposal team in Dasht-e-Qala village of Farsi District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on May 10.
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May - 10 
Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured during an ongoing clearing operation in Batikot District of Nangarhar Province on May 10, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured during an ongoing clearing operation in Batikot District of Nangarhar Province on May 10, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 10 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 107 militants were killed and 43 others were injured during 14 joint military operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces with support of Afghan Air and Artillery Forces inNangarhar, Laghman, Ghazni,
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 107 militants were killed and 43 others were injured during 14 joint military operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces with support of Afghan Air and Artillery Forces inNangarhar, Laghman, Ghazni, Logar, Kandahar, Urozgan, Badghis, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces (period not specified), reports Bakhtar News on May 10.
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May - 10 
Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on May 10 released a report confirming 23 election-related security incidents since voter registration began on 14 April, reports Tolo News. These incidents have resulted in 271 civilians being k
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Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on May 10 released a report confirming 23 election-related security incidents since voter registration began on 14 April, reports Tolo News. These incidents have resulted in 271 civilians being killed and injured, with the vast majority of civilian casualties occurring on 22 April, 2018 from a suicide attack outside a national identity card distribution centre in Kabul, resulting in 198 civilian casualties, the organization said in a statement.
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May - 10 
One civilian identified as Hamidullah was killed by Islamic state (IS) militants in Katakhat region of Darzab District in Jowzjan Province on May 10, reports Bakhtar News. He was accused by militants of cooperating with the Government.&nbs
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One civilian identified as Hamidullah was killed by Islamic state (IS) militants in Katakhat region of Darzab District in Jowzjan Province on May 10, reports Bakhtar News. He was accused by militants of cooperating with the Government.
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May - 10 
Two civilians and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were beheaded by Islamic State (IS) in Sawki District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 10.
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Two civilians and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were beheaded by Islamic State (IS) in Sawki District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 10.
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May - 10 
Two suspects behind the killing of BBC Pashto reporter Ahmad Shah arrested in an unspecified District of Khost Province, reports Tolo News on May 10.
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Two suspects behind the killing of BBC Pashto reporter Ahmad Shah arrested in an unspecified District of Khost Province, reports Tolo News on May 10.
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The Maldives’ top Judges—Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Justice Ali Hameed of the Supreme Court of the Maldives, on May 10, found guilty on the charge of influencing official conduct and were sentenced to imprisonment for a year-se
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The Maldives’ top Judges—Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Justice Ali Hameed of the Supreme Court of the Maldives, on May 10, found guilty on the charge of influencing official conduct and were sentenced to imprisonment for a year-seven months and six days, report Maldives Independent. Their trial was kept secret and not shared with the media or public. However, both Judges denied their charges. The Judges must hold their integrity and must not allow the public to raise questions about their honesty, loyalty and righteousness. But Judges Saeed and Hameed acted in contravention to the Oath of Justices of the highest court and violated the ethical and disciplinary standards of judges. They also influenced judges of the lower courts and damaged the judiciary process, said Judge Hussain Shaheed while announcing the verdict. The testimony of two ‘secret’ witnesses and several court orders submitted as evidence proved Saeed and Hameed were guilty beyond doubt, said Judge Shaheed.
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A Police man, identified as Shamim Ahmad was killed when militants attacked Police guard post and tried to snatch weapons in Wadwan village of Budgam District on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants attempted to enter inside a guard p
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A Police man, identified as Shamim Ahmad was killed when militants attacked Police guard post and tried to snatch weapons in Wadwan village of Budgam District on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants attempted to enter inside a guard post and had an encounter with the selection grade Constable Shamim Ahmad outside his guard post. Shamim was unarmed and about to offer his Friday prayers at a local Mosque in the vicinity. Shamim raised the alarm and alerts other Security personnel inside the guard post and foiled the weapon snatching attempt, said an unnamed spokesman.The Hindu reports that an unnamed Police official said that the Islamic State (IS) had claimed the responsibility through online for the incident and it is being verified.
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Eleven cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Police from two different places in forested areas of Balaghat District on May 11, reports Times of India. Five CPI-Maoist cadres from Lanji area and s
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Eleven cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Police from two different places in forested areas of Balaghat District on May 11, reports Times of India. Five CPI-Maoist cadres from Lanji area and six CPI-Maoist cadres from Birsa area were arrested by Police in Balaghat District. They are members of the ‘sangam Dalam’ (armed squad) entrusted with task of providing logistic support to main cadres. They are active members and had been involved in distributing pamphlets and intelligence gathering for the Maoists. Police is probing their connection with killing of ‘Police Informers’ and set ablaze trucks in the region besides threating tendu patta contractors, said Inspector General (IG), G Janardhan. Police arrested five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Jelu (26), Gyan Singh (25), Jai Singh (25), Pati ram (23) and Rajesh (20) near ikko village and six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Somlal, Mukesh Warkade, Rajju Parte, Ishwar, Sanju Maravi and Samaru Singh from Birsa area, adds India Today
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May - 11 
Further, North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), a forum of students’ bodies of seven north-eastern States has demanded has demanded provisions of inner line permit (ILP) for all the States of the region along with special Constitutiona
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Further, North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), a forum of students’ bodies of seven north-eastern States has demanded has demanded provisions of inner line permit (ILP) for all the States of the region along with special Constitutional status to protect the land and resources of Northeast, reports Assam Tribune on May 11. A joint protest demonstration would be staged on May 12 (today) in Dighalipukhuripar in Guwahati followed by similar protest activities in every State capital of the region and district-wise protest demonstrations across the Northeast to oppose the bill. All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has also announced a series of protest activities against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016.
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India and Myanmar have signed an Agreement on Land Border Crossing, paving the way for hassle-free movement of people between the two countries, reports Assam Tribune on May 11. At least seven agreements and MoUs were signed during the ongo
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India and Myanmar have signed an Agreement on Land Border Crossing, paving the way for hassle-free movement of people between the two countries, reports Assam Tribune on May 11. At least seven agreements and MoUs were signed during the ongoing visit of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Myanmar. Agreement on Land Border Crossing, according to Ministry of External Affairs Ministry will enable people from both the countries to cross the land border with passport and visa, including for accessing health and education services, pilgrimage and tourism. Sushma Swaraj, during the May 10-11 visit to Nay Pyi Taw, called on President of the Republic of Myanmar U Win Myint and met State Counsellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. She also met the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on May 11 threatened to withdraw from talks if Government of India (GoI) passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, reports The Telegraph. This is the first time the ULFA ‘central committee’ has sp
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on May 11 threatened to withdraw from talks if Government of India (GoI) passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, reports The Telegraph. This is the first time the ULFA ‘central committee’ has spoken against the bill, defying the ceasefire rule of not speaking against GoI. The warning comes a day after sedition charges were slapped by Assam police on its member Jiten Dutta for saying that the entire Kakopathar (designated) ULFA camp would withdraw from ceasefire and take up arms if the bill is passed in Parliament. ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia stated that ‘We will be out of peace talks if the Centre passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Assam will be on fire and many will join Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I), which is still active’. He also added that ‘We had taken up arms with the feeling that the indigenous people of the state were in danger. We gave up arms and started peace talks. But the Centre, disregarding public protests, is going to pass the bill, another move to put the indigenous people of the state in danger. We are contacting militant groups of the Northeast who are in ceasefire on the issue. We will start a democratic movement against the bill’. Representatives of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Ranjan Daimari faction), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and all militant groups of the state in ceasefire, were present at the meet. ULFA leaders said the NDFB (Progressive), also in ceasefire, had sent them a message supporting their stand on the bill.
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Meanwhile, clashes broke out in Soibugh on May 11 after protesters hurled rocks at Army vehicles heading towards Wadwan village of Budgam District following the attack, adds Daily Excelsior. Army men opened fire to chase away the protesters. A y
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Meanwhile, clashes broke out in Soibugh on May 11 after protesters hurled rocks at Army vehicles heading towards Wadwan village of Budgam District following the attack, adds Daily Excelsior. Army men opened fire to chase away the protesters. A youth, identified as Adil Farooq Mir alias Majid Fayaz was injured in his right thigh. Authorities on May 12 (today) imposed restrictions in parts of Old City Srinagar to prevent protests against recent civilian killings in Kashmir.Also, two youth from South Kashmir’s Pulwama District announced on social media their joining of militant ranks, reports Daily Excelsior on May 11. Zubair Ahmad Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, hailing from Chursoo in Awantipora in Pulwama District, has reportedly joined militancy. His picture with AK-47 has gone viral on social media. He has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Bhat under code name ‘Abu Hurraira’. A picture of another youth Ashiq Hussain Ganaie son of Abdul Khaliq Ganaie resident of Panzran village of Pulwama holding AK rifle also went viral on social media. Parents of Zubair had lodged a missing report in the Police Station Awantipora on May 10. However, no missing report of Ashiq has been lodged.
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has claimed responsibility for the May 9 explosion in Imphal which killed two Border Security Force (BSF) Troopers, reports Imphal Free Press. In a public release, ‘secretary in cha
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has claimed responsibility for the May 9 explosion in Imphal which killed two Border Security Force (BSF) Troopers, reports Imphal Free Press. In a public release, ‘secretary in charge, publicity and propaganda, Leibaak Ngaakpa Luwang’ claimed that the attack was conducted by ‘red army’ of PREPAK.
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Police arrested six militant suspects on May 11, including two women suspected to be involved in May 9 explosion in Imphal West District which killed two and wounded three, reports Imphal Free Press. The Director General of Police (DGP) Manipur,
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Police arrested six militant suspects on May 11, including two women suspected to be involved in May 9 explosion in Imphal West District which killed two and wounded three, reports Imphal Free Press. The Director General of Police (DGP) Manipur, L.M Khaute, said that the militant were arrested from different places in Imphal East and West District as well as Thoubal Districts. Of the six arrestees, five members including two women are cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and one arrestee a cadre of Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-pro). The main suspect of the attack identified as Thoudam Suresh alias Khamba alias Inunganba was arrested from Leishangthem Thoudam Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District. The other arrestees have been identified as Thokchom Ranjit Singh and his wife, Thokchom Tharongoubi Leimai, Irom Kumudini Devi, Thoudam Aboy alias Wathouba alias Ekheng Meitei.
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Police on May 10 arrested 24 Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala railway station in West Tripura District for allegedly travelling in the train without any valid documents, reports The Telegraph. The superintendent of police (mobile task force),
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Police on May 10 arrested 24 Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala railway station in West Tripura District for allegedly travelling in the train without any valid documents, reports The Telegraph. The superintendent of police (mobile task force), Abhijit Choudhury, stated that a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) would arrive on May 11 to question the arrestees.
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Separately, on May 11 a militant of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) was arrested near Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, reports Morung Express. At least 119 extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militant.
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Separately, on May 11 a militant of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) was arrested near Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, reports Morung Express. At least 119 extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 11 
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested Kamil (45)—a member of International network of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) operated in the West Bengal’s Malda District and India-Bangladesh border, reports The New Indian Exp
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The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested Kamil (45)—a member of International network of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) operated in the West Bengal’s Malda District and India-Bangladesh border, reports The New Indian Express on May 11. Delhi Police has recovered FICNs worth INR 8 lakhs in the denomination of INR 2,000 from Kamil. For few months, a special team led by Inspector Rahul Kumar Singh was trying to catch Martuz—a resident of Malda District, who was operating the module and circulating the FICNs to various parts of the country. Acting upon the specific information that Kamil has collected huge consignment of FICNs from the Martuz and would be meeting one of his associates near the Seelampur Metro Station bus station to deliver the consignment. A trap was laid near the Seelampur Metro Station and Kamil was spotted with a bag and waited for someone, but no one turned up. Hence, Police team went in and arrested Kamil, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Special Cell) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav. Efforts are ongoing to identify his other associates and uncover the entire network of FICNs, said an unnamed Police official.
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One Policeman was killed and 13 others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at the General Bus Stand in Bannu town (Bannu District) of Kuber Pakhtunkhwa on May 11, reports Daily Times. The device, apparently planted in a mo
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One Policeman was killed and 13 others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at the General Bus Stand in Bannu town (Bannu District) of Kuber Pakhtunkhwa on May 11, reports Daily Times. The device, apparently planted in a motorcycle, exploded when a Police patrol passed by the bus terminal. The Police van and other cars parked in the area were damaged due to the impact of the blast.
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The United States (US) on May 10 blocked a Pakistani request with the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Sanctions Committee for listing of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) chief Abdul Wali, commonly known as Umer Khalid Khorasani, reports Dawn
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The United States (US) on May 10 blocked a Pakistani request with the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Sanctions Committee for listing of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) chief Abdul Wali, commonly known as Umer Khalid Khorasani, reports Dawn. Although Pakistan has still not been notified about the development by the sanctions committee, the Foreign Office has informally learnt that the process has been held up because of an objection by the US, a senior diplomatic source revealed. The US objected to Pakistani request for Khorasani’s listing because of his location that has been mentioned as Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office said on May 10 that blocking the listing of JuA leader Umer Khorasani by the UNSC’s Sanctions Committee was a reminder of the double standards in fighting terrorism, reports Dawn. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, FO spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said: “This action demonstrates the double standards prevailing in the international fight against terrorism and also shows complete disregard of the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in this fight.” Pakistan had in October last year asked the UNSC Sanctions Committee to list Abdul Wali, commonly known as Umer Khalid Khorasani, because he was the mastermind behind a number of major terrorist strikes in the country, including the Army Public School carnage and Easter bombing in Lahore.
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) has directed its party chapters of all the seven provinces to recommend names of around 200 leaders as the party prepares to revamp its jumbo central committee, reports Republica on
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) has directed its party chapters of all the seven provinces to recommend names of around 200 leaders as the party prepares to revamp its jumbo central committee, reports Republica on May 11. The new central committee would be integrated with the central committee of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) once the two parties finalize the planned merger. CPN-Maoist Center leader Mani Thapa, who is the coordinator of Province 5, said that all provincial committees have begun works to select candidates for the central committee. He said that the work is likely to take some time due to a huge number of aspirants. The third largest party in the parliament has over 4000 central committee members.
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Britain on May 11 said it was disappointed by the Sri Lanka’s pace of change in terms of fulfilling its international commitments and said there was much remaining to be done, reports Daily Mirror. Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia an
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Britain on May 11 said it was disappointed by the Sri Lanka’s pace of change in terms of fulfilling its international commitments and said there was much remaining to be done, reports Daily Mirror. Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific told British Parliament that he met Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London and discussed about the progress achieved by Sri Lanka. “I met Minister Marapana on April 18. We discussed the progress made by Sri Lanka against its international commitments. I set out the British Government's view that there is much remaining to be done and we have been disappointed by the pace of change,” he said. He said there was limited progress on Human Rights in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka remained a Human Rights Priority Country for the British Government.
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The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is launching a series of regional-level public consultations, commencing in Mannar on May 12, reports Colombo Page on May 11. The consultations are a vital step in the process to operationalise the functi
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The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is launching a series of regional-level public consultations, commencing in Mannar on May 12, reports Colombo Page on May 11. The consultations are a vital step in the process to operationalise the functions of the OMP in its search for missing and disappeared persons, the Chairman of the OMP attorney Saliya Peiris said in a statement. Consultations will be held with the families of missing and disappeared persons, activists, professionals and organizations working on the issue. Within the next few weeks, the OMP will visit the districts of Matara, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, Kandy, Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Batticaloa and Ampara. The visits are included in the first phase of tours planned by the office. The purpose of these meetings will be to share the OMP’s organizational plan and strategies, as they currently stand, in order to hear public views and incorporate suggestions on measures and processes.
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Civilians protested on May 11 and closed the gate of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) office in Sharana District the capital of Paktika Province against closure of 77 polling stations in the zone encompassing nine Districts had been discarde
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Civilians protested on May 11 and closed the gate of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) office in Sharana District the capital of Paktika Province against closure of 77 polling stations in the zone encompassing nine Districts had been discarded due to security threats, depriving more than 300,000 people of their right to enfranchise, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Melma Civil Society and Media Organization head Yaqub Khan Manzor said closing the 77 polling stations in the nine districts was a joint decision of the IEC and the military.
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May - 11 
Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven militants and two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were injured in a clash in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 11.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven militants and two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were injured in a clash in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 11.
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May - 11 
Four militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and two other militants and two public uprising forces were injured after they launched attack on a voter registration center in Kamarab region, Firoz Koh City (District) the capital of the Ghor
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Four militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and two other militants and two public uprising forces were injured after they launched attack on a voter registration center in Kamarab region, Firoz Koh City (District) the capital of the Ghor Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 11.
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May - 11 
Meanwhile, five militants including two ‘commanders’ were killed and one militant was arrested in operations conducted by Special forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Alingar District of Laghman Province on May 9,
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Meanwhile, five militants including two ‘commanders’ were killed and one militant was arrested in operations conducted by Special forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Alingar District of Laghman Province on May 9, reports Khaama Press.
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Religious scholars from Afghanistan, Indonesia and Pakistan on May 11 issued a declaration on the war and peace in Afghanistan in which they supported efforts for peace in Afghanistan and opposed 'terrorism and violent extremism', reports&nbs
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Religious scholars from Afghanistan, Indonesia and Pakistan on May 11 issued a declaration on the war and peace in Afghanistan in which they supported efforts for peace in Afghanistan and opposed 'terrorism and violent extremism', reports Tolo News. “We reaffirm that violence and terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group, as violent extremism and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including violence against civilians and suicide attacks, are against the holy principles of Islam,” read the statement. Afghanistan High Peace Council (HPC) said that from Afghanistan 20 religious scholars had attended the meeting.
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May - 12 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana
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A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana (Police post) area in Simdega District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Vijay Dang was seen in the dense forests spread over Thethai Tangar and Bansjore Thanaareas, some 80 kilometres from Simdega District headquarters, on May 11 night, Simdega, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Kumar formed special teams comprising Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to corner the rebels. The 15-minute operation, which began at 4.30am, claimed the life of a rebel while another sustained bullet wounds. The third was arrested after a hot chase by Police. A carbine, two rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter spot, which is close to the Odisha border. The slain PLFI cadre has been identified as Luthar Dang of Raibagar and the injured as Prafula Kispeta and Pramod Lakra hailing from Lefripada in Sundargarh District of Odisha, adds OdishaTV.
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier was killed while militants managed to escape during an encounter that broke between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Pulwama District on early hours of May 12 (today), reports Daily Excelsi
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier was killed while militants managed to escape during an encounter that broke between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Pulwama District on early hours of May 12 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter occurred during a search operation conducted by the SFs. Taking the advantage of the darkness amid intense stone pelting in the area, militants managed to escape the encounter site. The encounter has been concluded, says report.
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In another incident, Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) ‘supremo’ Dashrath Yadav and his aide Ravi Kumar were arrested from Katkamdag in Hazaribagh District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and cartridges were found on them
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In another incident, Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) ‘supremo’ Dashrath Yadav and his aide Ravi Kumar were arrested from Katkamdag in Hazaribagh District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and cartridges were found on them. Their SUV, too, was seized. Hazaribagh, SP, Aneesh Gupta said Yadav carried INR 500,000 reward on his head. Hazaribagh and Chatra were his main areas of operation. JPC is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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Pakistan’s former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has indicated during an interview with Dawn newspaper that Pakistan has been isolated from the International community for failing to deliver its promise to counter terrorism, reports
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Pakistan’s former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has indicated during an interview with Dawn newspaper that Pakistan has been isolated from the International community for failing to deliver its promise to counter terrorism, reports Hindustan Times on May 12. “Militant organisations are very active. Call them non-state actors, Shall we [Pakistan] allow them to cross border and kill 150 people in Mumbai?” Sharif said. The Mumbai terror attack trial is pending in an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan. The judge has been changed more than eight times and the Chief prosecutor was recently removed from his duties.
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Police and troops of 48 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on May 12 busted a module of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in hawala (illegal money transfers) collection by arresting four persons, including one former militant and three Over Ground Worker
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Police and troops of 48 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on May 12 busted a module of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in hawala (illegal money transfers) collection by arresting four persons, including one former militant and three Over Ground Workers (OGWs), and recovered INR 100,000 worth hawala money from their possession in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on specific information, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four persons, including three OGWs of HM, Mohd Arif, Sajjad Ahmed Malla and Khursheed Ahmed Thokar and an ex-militant of Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM), Ajaz Ahmed along with hawala money.During initial investigation, it has also come to fore that arrested Sajjad Ahmed Mala was in contact with HM’s ‘financial head’ Khursheed Ahmed based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the contact between the duo was got established by militant ‘commander’ Saddam Padder who was killed by SFs last week in Shopian. After killing of Saddam Padder, Zeenat has taken over the command of HM in Shopian and it was on his instructions that the three OGWs from Shopian were sent to Rajouri for collection of hawala money. Mohd Arif used to collect hawala money for militant outfits in Rajouri and the same was sent to Kashmir.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman are identified as Santu Punem (32), Aaytu Punem (19), Raju Potam (20), Punem Lakkhu (32), Punem Manku (25) and Laxmi Punem (25) under Gan
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman are identified as Santu Punem (32), Aaytu Punem (19), Raju Potam (20), Punem Lakkhu (32), Punem Manku (25) and Laxmi Punem (25) under Gangaloor Police Station limits on May 12, reports The Pioneer. Laxmi Punem is head of the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh (KAMS), a frontal organization of CPI-Maoist. The Police recovered cordex wire, bow and arrows and Maoist literature from the arrested cadres, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Mohit Garg.
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 12 arrested an alleged terror suspect—Faisal Hasan Mirza (32) who is trained in Pakistan to carry-out terror attacks in India, reports The Indian Express. Hasan Mirza is an associate o
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 12 arrested an alleged terror suspect—Faisal Hasan Mirza (32) who is trained in Pakistan to carry-out terror attacks in India, reports The Indian Express. Hasan Mirza is an associate of a wanted terrorist—Amir Reza Khan, co-founder of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and was ordered to plan an attack in Mumbai, said an unnamed senior officer. Mirza was arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Maharashtra ATS and Kolkata Special Task Force (STF), which has been tracking Reza and his associates, said an unnamed official. The preliminary interrogation has revealed that Mirza had stayed in Sharjah, UAE and moved to Karachi, Pakistan via Dubai. In Karachi, he was trained in a terror camp at unspecified location, said an unnamed officer.
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10 militants were killed in a clash between IS and Taliban militant groups in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar News
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10 militants were killed in a clash between IS and Taliban militant groups in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar News
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15 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during operations involving an air-strike by Security Forces (SFs) in Kham Miran area in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 12.
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15 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during operations involving an air-strike by Security Forces (SFs) in Kham Miran area in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 12.
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23 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces Pacheragam, Dor Baba, Acheen, Heska Mena and Kot Districts of the Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar news.
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23 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces Pacheragam, Dor Baba, Acheen, Heska Mena and Kot Districts of the Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar news.
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A journalist was injured when unknown assailants fired at him in the 1st Police District of Charikar District the capital of Parwan Province on May 12, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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A journalist was injured when unknown assailants fired at him in the 1st Police District of Charikar District the capital of Parwan Province on May 12, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and six Taliban ‘Red Unit’ members were killed and four other Taliban militants were injured in a Taliban attack in Dashti Archi District of Kunduz Province on May 12, reports Tolo News. Howe
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Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and six Taliban ‘Red Unit’ members were killed and four other Taliban militants were injured in a Taliban attack in Dashti Archi District of Kunduz Province on May 12, reports Tolo News. However Pajhwok Afghan News adds that nine ANA Soldiers were killed.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting Improvised Explosives Device (IED) in Malang Dand area of Ahmadabad District in Paktia Province on May 12, reports Khaama Press.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting Improvised Explosives Device (IED) in Malang Dand area of Ahmadabad District in Paktia Province on May 12, reports Khaama Press.
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Meanwhile, five IS militants were killed by their own group members in the Achin District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 12.
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Meanwhile, five IS militants were killed by their own group members in the Achin District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 12.
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Pakistan Forces conducted shelling in Nuristan, Nangarhar and Kunar Provinces on May 12, reports Bakhtar News. No casualties were reported.
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Pakistan Forces conducted shelling in Nuristan, Nangarhar and Kunar Provinces on May 12, reports Bakhtar News. No casualties were reported.
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May - 12 
Seven militants including a ‘commander’ of the militants identified as Mohibullah alias Khyber were killed by Afghan Commandos in Qasaba and Salingar areas of Alingar District in Laghman Province, reports Khaama Press
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Seven militants including a ‘commander’ of the militants identified as Mohibullah alias Khyber were killed by Afghan Commandos in Qasaba and Salingar areas of Alingar District in Laghman Province, reports Khaama Press on May 12.
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May - 12 
The Haqqania Madrasa led by Maulana Samiul Haq has rejected the reports suggesting that the deputy chief of the religious seminary Maulana Anwarul Haq has called on Taliban group to join intra-Afghan peace process, reports Khaama Press on M
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The Haqqania Madrasa led by Maulana Samiul Haq has rejected the reports suggesting that the deputy chief of the religious seminary Maulana Anwarul Haq has called on Taliban group to join intra-Afghan peace process, reports Khaama Press on May 12. Maulana Anwarul Haq was among a number of the Pakistani religious clerics who attended the religious cleric’s conference on Afghanistan hosted by Indonesia on May 11, 2018. Famous as the father of the Taliban, Maulana Samiul Haq and his religious seminary, Haqqania Madrasa, have long been publicly voicing support for the Taliban-led militancy in Afghanistan.
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May - 12 
Two men were arrested with 88 kilograms of narcotics (opium) in Shiberghan District the capital of Jowzjan Province on May 12, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two men were arrested with 88 kilograms of narcotics (opium) in Shiberghan District the capital of Jowzjan Province on May 12, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 13 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13, reports 
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered eight weapons including an AK-47 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle from the spot. The encounter started with firing by CPI-Maoist cadres at Police during the search operation. The retaliation from Police led to the killing of four CPI-Maoist cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Prateek Singh.
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May - 13 
In another infiltration attempt in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District, five militants managed to infiltrate from across the border in the night of May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “The infiltration attempt made on Sunday night in Hiranaga
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In another infiltration attempt in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District, five militants managed to infiltrate from across the border in the night of May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “The infiltration attempt made on Sunday night in Hiranagar sector has been successful with five militants sneaking-in, reportedly using a tunnel,” Director General of BSF, KK Sharma said. Simultaneously, the anti-tunneling exercise was also on to detect the tunnel used by the militants for infiltration. However, the tunnel has not been traced so far.
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May - 13 
Separately, nine Myanmarese nationals and an Indian trafficker were detained on May 13 detained by Moreh Police of Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press. All of the arrestees were carrying fake identification including voter ID and Aadh
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Separately, nine Myanmarese nationals and an Indian trafficker were detained on May 13 detained by Moreh Police of Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press. All of the arrestees were carrying fake identification including voter ID and Aadhar cards.
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May - 13 
Special Cell of West Jaintia Hills Police on May 13 busted an extortion network of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Northeast Today. The ‘deputy secretary of revenue’ of NSCN-K identified as Gaising
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Special Cell of West Jaintia Hills Police on May 13 busted an extortion network of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Northeast Today. The ‘deputy secretary of revenue’ of NSCN-K identified as Gaising Maringmei was arrested from Mookyniang, Khiehtyrshi in West Jaintia Hills District. His arrest led to arrest of two NSCN-K militants identified as Khamjang Rongmei and Thuanguangpou Kamei. INR 2,00,000 was recovered from the arrestees.nterrogation revealed that an engineer of a private firm Bharatiya Company Limited which is undertaking construction work in Manipur was abducted and the company had paid INR 2.5 million for his release on May 10. A militant also stated that INR 1.3 million was being transported by wife of ‘deputy secretary of revenue’. The information was shared with Imphal West District Police and they arrested her at Koirengei in Imphal East District and recovered the money she was transferring. Later on the same day, another NSCN-K cadre was arrested from Police Bazaar in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports Northeast Today. West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem stated that ‘NSCN-K ‘finance wing’ appears to be using Jaintia hills as safe haven to elude the scanner of the security forces and carry on its extortion activity and finance network which includes procuring of arms and ammunition’.
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May - 13 
Special Cell of West Jaintia Hills Police on May 13 busted an extortion network of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Northeast Today. The ‘deputy secretary of revenue’ of NSCN-K identified as Gaising
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Special Cell of West Jaintia Hills Police on May 13 busted an extortion network of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports Northeast Today. The ‘deputy secretary of revenue’ of NSCN-K identified as Gaising Maringmei was arrested from Mookyniang, Khiehtyrshi in West Jaintia Hills District. His arrest led to arrest of two NSCN-K militants identified as Khamjang Rongmei and Thuanguangpou Kamei. INR 2,00,000 was recovered from the arrestees.nterrogation revealed that an engineer of a private firm Bharatiya Company Limited which is undertaking construction work in Manipur was abducted and the company had paid INR 2.5 million for his release on May 10. A militant also stated that INR 1.3 million was being transported by wife of ‘deputy secretary of revenue’. The information was shared with Imphal West District Police and they arrested her at Koirengei in Imphal East District and recovered the money she was transferring.Later on the same day, another NSCN-K cadre was arrested from Police Bazaar in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports Northeast Today. West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem stated that ‘NSCN-K ‘finance wing’ appears to be using Jaintia hills as safe haven to elude the scanner of the security forces and carry on its extortion activity and finance network which includes procuring of arms and ammunition’.
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May - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who carried a cash reward was killed in the encounter, Police informed. An AK 47 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle have been recovered from the spot. The identity of another rebel killed in the encounter is yet to be ascertained. The rebels were killed after the Security Forces (SFs) launched a combing operation on getting specific intelligence input about the presence of the Maoists at a villager’s house.
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May - 13 
Two persons identified as Zhovi Weo and Unit Gogoi were arrested from Chumkedima in Dimapur District on May 13 for possessing one .22 pistol with magazine and one .22 caliber live round, reports Morung Express.
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Two persons identified as Zhovi Weo and Unit Gogoi were arrested from Chumkedima in Dimapur District on May 13 for possessing one .22 pistol with magazine and one .22 caliber live round, reports Morung Express.
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May - 13 
At least six Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed and another injured in a terrorist attack on them near the Afghan border in the Shawal Valley area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FA
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At least six Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed and another injured in a terrorist attack on them near the Afghan border in the Shawal Valley area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 13, reports The News. Security officials said that members of the bomb disposal squad were clearing a road near the Afghan border for the Security Forces (SFs) when a group of terrorists from Afghanistan’s Paktika province ambushed them. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 13 
A nationwide band (general shutdown) enforced by the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) on May 13 was marked by sporadic incidents of arson and explosion in some places, reports Kathmandu Post. The shutdown, which was called t
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A nationwide band (general shutdown) enforced by the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) on May 13 was marked by sporadic incidents of arson and explosion in some places, reports Kathmandu Post. The shutdown, which was called to protest against the agreements signed by Nepal and India during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest Nepal visit, had no impact on Kathmandu Valley, but daily life in several other Districts were brought to a grinding halt.In Palpa District of Province 5, IEDs were detonated at Srinagardanda and Tansen. There were no casualties. Normal life in the District was greatly affected because of the band.In Chitwan District of Province 3, an early morning explosion near the Bharatpur-based Bhatbhateni Supermarket shattered some windows and damaged the building wall. The blast occurred at the passage between Hotel Royal Century and Bhatbhateni Supermarket at 3:45 am.Another early morning attack allegedly perpetrated by the CPN workers, explosives was hurled at two parked buses belonging to Suryodaya Yatayat at a garage in Mechinagar, Jhapa District of Province 1.Similarly, suspected CPN activists set ablaze two Lorries parked at Dharke Bazaar in Dhunibeshi Municipality, Dhading District of Province 3. The two cargo tranporters from India (R J 42 GA 5021 and R J 42 GA 0756) were torched at around 3 am, causing panic at the highway settlement that has a LPG bottling plant and a petrol station nearby.In Sunsari District of Province 1, a group set fire to the office vehicle of NHIDCL, the consultancy firm for Postal Road Project which is being undertaken by the Indian government, at around 1:00 am. The front section of the car was damaged in the incident.In Banke District of Province 5, the generators of the telecom company, Ncell, were torched at Khajura and Baijanath area, police said.
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May - 13 
A special tribunal in Sirajganj District of Rajshahi Division on May 13 sentenced four female militants of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to five years jail in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act, reports New Age. Police
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A special tribunal in Sirajganj District of Rajshahi Division on May 13 sentenced four female militants of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to five years jail in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act, reports New Age. Police arrested them along with six crude bombs, grenade making materials, 10 circuit boards and nine books on extremism from a house at Masumpur area on July 23 in 2016.
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May - 13 
Army has agreed to further release 522 acres of private lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces to resettle the displaced community presently living in the welfare centers or in the residences of their friends and relatives, reports Colombo
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Army has agreed to further release 522 acres of private lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces to resettle the displaced community presently living in the welfare centers or in the residences of their friends and relatives, reports Colombo Page on May 13. The Government has already released 4,992.84 acres of private and government lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces used by the three forces during the conflict situation. The land that are not further needed, have already been released to their original owners with the consent of the Ministry of Defense. The Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera and Minister of Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Northern Development & Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan have jointly proposed allocating Rs. 866.71 million to the Sri Lanka Army to relocate the army camps presently existing in the private lands. The cabinet of ministers has granted the approval to the Ministers' proposal.
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May - 13 
10 persons including Security Forces (SFs) and civilians and eight Taliban militants were killed and another 40 persons were injured when Taliban militants conducted a complex suicide attack on the Provincial Revenue Department in Jalalabad City (Dis
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10 persons including Security Forces (SFs) and civilians and eight Taliban militants were killed and another 40 persons were injured when Taliban militants conducted a complex suicide attack on the Provincial Revenue Department in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province on May 13, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Governor’s Spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed that eight militants including two suicide bombers were involved in the attack. Two suicide bombers lobbed grenades into the Revenue Department before blowing up their explosives and allowing six other militants to enter the compound.
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May - 13 
At least 46 persons, including 25 militants, unspecified number of pro-Government militia, and Security Force (SF) personnel (unspecified number), were killed in a clash in Awshan area in Shahrak District of Ghor Province on May 13, reports Pajh
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At least 46 persons, including 25 militants, unspecified number of pro-Government militia, and Security Force (SF) personnel (unspecified number), were killed in a clash in Awshan area in Shahrak District of Ghor Province on May 13, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 13 
four IS militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 13.
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four IS militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 13.
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May - 13 
One IS militant was killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Ali Khel area of Pacheragam District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 13.
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One IS militant was killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Ali Khel area of Pacheragam District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 13.
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May - 13 
One Policeman was killed when militants attacked a voter registration center in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 13.
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One Policeman was killed when militants attacked a voter registration center in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 13.
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May - 13 
Six Taliban militants were killed and another 13 were injured as a result of clashes between two rival groups and with Security Forces (SFs) in the Shindand and Obe Districts of Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Six Taliban militants were killed and another 13 were injured as a result of clashes between two rival groups and with Security Forces (SFs) in the Shindand and Obe Districts of Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 13 
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has said that Iran seeks expansion in military cooperation with Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on May 13. “The shared backgrounds between the two
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The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has said that Iran seeks expansion in military cooperation with Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on May 13. “The shared backgrounds between the two countries of Iran and Afghanistan, including religion and language, have brought them together in such way that no obstacle can undermine their close relations, especially in combating the terrorist groups” he said in a meeting with Afghan Defence Minister General Tariq Shah Bahrami.
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May - 13 
India has dispatched a warship—INS Sumedha into the Maldivian waters to conduct a joint surveillance and military training, reports Mihaaru on May 13. The joint training sessions would include officers of the Maldives National Defence
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India has dispatched a warship—INS Sumedha into the Maldivian waters to conduct a joint surveillance and military training, reports Mihaaru on May 13. The joint training sessions would include officers of the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), however INS Sumedha is conducting the Economic Zone surveillance which is likely to be conclude on May 15. As a part of joint exercise, two officers and eight sailors of the Indian Navy are stationed at Maafilhafushi Atoll, to train local personnel in diving and warfare training. However, MNDF has not release any official statement about the exercise.
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May - 14 
A Border Security Force (BSF) Soldier—Constable Devendra Singh, succumbed to injuries that he received in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops on the night of May 14 at International Border in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), r
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A Border Security Force (BSF) Soldier—Constable Devendra Singh, succumbed to injuries that he received in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops on the night of May 14 at International Border in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Hindustan Times on May 15. Constable Singh was admitted to the nearest Military hospital but he succumbed to bullet injuries, said an unnamed senior BSF official. The ceasefire violation occurred within 24 hours after BSF troops spotted suspicious movement of a group consists of five unidentified persons, suspected to be terrorists, trying to sneak in at the International Border in Hiranagar sector of nearby Kathua District which prompts to massive search operation and high alert in Jammu. Including Constable Singh’s death, in over 700 incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistan at the International Border and Line of Control (LoC), 33 persons including 17 Security Forces (SF) personnel have been killed which sums to highest of this year.Meanwhile, the Army has conducted aerial surveillance through helicopters and so far nothing has been found, reports Daily Excelsior. The local residents have been alerted and asked to report any suspicious movement to the nearest security installations.
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May - 14 
A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), identified as Saikhong alias Batha, was arrested on May 14 from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel. As per sources, he is a close aide of ‘agricu
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A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), identified as Saikhong alias Batha, was arrested on May 14 from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel. As per sources, he is a close aide of ‘agricultural secretary’ of NDFB-S and was assisting in extortion collection.
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May - 14 
According to Intelligence inputs, due to the pressure from other militant outfits—Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Syed Salahuddin is likely to step-down as the ‘chief’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports The T
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According to Intelligence inputs, due to the pressure from other militant outfits—Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Syed Salahuddin is likely to step-down as the ‘chief’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports The Tribune on May 14. The possibility of step-down would give a way to others to take over reins of one of the largest militant organisations operating in the Kashmir Valley. Soon Salahuddin may leave the armed front, and the primary reason for this could be the recent announcement made by the United States (US) declaring him as ‘global terrorist’, said unnamed source. It is not clear if he would also step down as ‘chief’ of the United Jihad Council (UJC). Over the past years, HM has suffered huge losses of his cadre, including top ‘commanders’—Burhan Wani, Sabzar Bhat, Sajad Gilkar, Abdul Qayoom Najar, and Yasin Yatoo, during encounters with the Security Forces (SFs).
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May - 14 
Four persons allegedly belonging to the Arakan Army (AA) have been receiving treatment in a private hospital in Aizawl since previous week, reports The Telegraph on May 14. The four militants were reportedly part of the group which had ambu
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Four persons allegedly belonging to the Arakan Army (AA) have been receiving treatment in a private hospital in Aizawl since previous week, reports The Telegraph on May 14. The four militants were reportedly part of the group which had ambushed a patrol party of the Myanmar Army near boundary pillar number 10 inside Myanmar on May 9. According to Police the militants were wounded in a counter attack by Myanmar Army. The Mizoram government has alerted both the Assam Rifles personnel deployed along the Mizoram-Myanmar border areas and the state police in Lawngtlai District to prevent any entry of militants from Myanmar.
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May - 14 
Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa participated in a massive sit-in and signature campaign against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, at Thana Chariali in Dibrugarh District on May 14, reports The Teleg
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa participated in a massive sit-in and signature campaign against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, at Thana Chariali in Dibrugarh District on May 14, reports The Telegraph. He also reiterated that ULFA peace talks with the Government will collapse if the citizenship Amendment bill was passed. He stated that ‘We strongly oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, as it will jeopardize the future of the indigenous people. Our culture, language and identity will be at stake if the bill is passed. We will not allow it. Our land cannot take the burden of any more outsiders. The primary agenda of our peace talks was to ensure the constitutional safeguard of the people of Assam. What is the point in continuing the peace talks if the Centre is bent on passing the bill? I appeal to every citizen of the state to raise his/her voice against the bill’.
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May - 14 
Odisha Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter at Sudukumpa reserve forest in Kandhamal District on May 14, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist was active in Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKB
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Odisha Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter at Sudukumpa reserve forest in Kandhamal District on May 14, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist was active in Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist in the State. Giving details of the encounter in the area on May 13, Superintendent of Police (SP), Pratik Singh said one of the Maoists killed in the District was identified as Sankar Majhi (37), who carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. The identities of four others, including the one who was killed today (May 14), was yet to be ascertained, the SP said. The Police recovered 11 rifles, including an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and Maoist literature from the encounter site from May 13, added SP, Singh. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that four CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13.
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May - 14 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Pojjaiah (20), a native of Tadimetla of Kunta block in Sukma District of Chattisgarh at Eturunagaram bus station in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District o
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Pojjaiah (20), a native of Tadimetla of Kunta block in Sukma District of Chattisgarh at Eturunagaram bus station in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District on May 14, reports Telangana Today. The Police recovered a knife, grenade, detonator and Maoist literature from him. He was working in the second reserve company of the CPI-Maoist from 2016 and conducting recce on Police.
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May - 14 
Police arrested an individual identified as Himato Yepthomi while issuing extortion slips of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to establishments at New Market area in Dimapur on May 14 Dimapur, reports Morung Express.
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Police arrested an individual identified as Himato Yepthomi while issuing extortion slips of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to establishments at New Market area in Dimapur on May 14 Dimapur, reports Morung Express.
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May - 14 
The arrested terrorist—Faisal Hasan Mirza (32) - highlighted a connection between Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—a terror outfit headed by Hafiz Saeed, reports Hindustan Times on May 14. The pre
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The arrested terrorist—Faisal Hasan Mirza (32) - highlighted a connection between Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—a terror outfit headed by Hafiz Saeed, reports Hindustan Times on May 14. The preliminary interrogation revealed that Faisal was provided logistics and airline tickets to travel between India, UAE and Pakistan, by Farooque Devadiwala—a distant relative of Faisal and close associate of Dawood Ibrahim. Devadiwala booked Faisal’s airline ticket to Nairobi via Pakistan from Dubai and was instructed to travel to Karachi from where an agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) would contact him [Faisal]. After his arrival in Pakistan, Faisal was reportedly contacted by an unnamed ISI agent who escorted Faisal to LeT training camp at unspecified location in Pakistan, says an unnamed official of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
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May - 14 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has submitted a report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) which states that pro-Khalistan groups are hiring local criminals to conduct terrorist activities and revive militancy in Punjab, reports The Tribun
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has submitted a report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) which states that pro-Khalistan groups are hiring local criminals to conduct terrorist activities and revive militancy in Punjab, reports The Tribune on May 14. The Police officers, District Magistrates (DMs), senior IAS and IPS officers shall be alerted about the ‘covert’ activities, suggests the report. The IB report also suggested the State government to make a list and keep an eye on the local criminals. The Intelligence inputs have revealed that a pro-Khalistan group (unspecified) based in the United Kingdom (UK) has started a campaign through social media urging the people of Punjab to join the Khalistan struggle. They are hiring local gangsters to neutralise people and leaders opposing the Khalistan struggle, said an unnamed senior official with UMHA.
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May - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi, Kerala has convicted 18 people on May 14, including Safdar Nagori—founder of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for organising the arms training camp at Wagamon/Vagamon in Kottayam
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi, Kerala has convicted 18 people on May 14, including Safdar Nagori—founder of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for organising the arms training camp at Wagamon/Vagamon in Kottayam and Idukki Districts of Kerala in 2007, reports The Times of India. The Special NIA court Judge Kauser Edappagath convicted 18 people under the various Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], The Explosives Substances Act (ESA) and Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and acquitted 17 people in the same case. The Court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on May 15.
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May - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 14 filed chargesheet in the murder cases of Amit Sharma and Pastor Sultan Masih in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh, reports Times of India. The NIA has chargesheeted 11 people inclu
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 14 filed chargesheet in the murder cases of Amit Sharma and Pastor Sultan Masih in the Special NIA court in Mohali, Chandigarh, reports Times of India. The NIA has chargesheeted 11 people including British-citizen Jagtar Singh Johal under Sections 302, 34, 379, 416, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 16, 17, 18, 18-A, 18-B, 20, 21, and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. Along with Jagtar Singh Johal, 10 people who have been named in the Chargesheet include—Hardeep Singh Shera, Ramandeep Singh Bagga, Pahar Singh, Dharminder Singh Gugni, Anil Kala, Parvez, Malook, Amaninder Singh, Ravipal Singh, and Manpreet Singh. The NIA claimed that four other people—Harmeet Singh aka PhD, Gursharanbir Singh, Gurjinder Singh Shastri, and Gurjant Singh be declared proclaimed offenders in the case.
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May - 14 
Cleric (unnamed) at Jamia Haqqania seminary in Pakistan has said they prevented naming the Taliban in the joint declaration issued after an Ulema conference in Indonesia, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14. Earlier Religious scholars fro
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Cleric (unnamed) at Jamia Haqqania seminary in Pakistan has said they prevented naming the Taliban in the joint declaration issued after an Ulema conference in Indonesia, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14. Earlier Religious scholars from three countries in conference in Indonesia condemned violent extremism and terrorism, including suicide attacks, and urged the Taliban to end their violence.
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May - 14 
National Security Council (NSC) meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi including Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Director Gen
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National Security Council (NSC) meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi including Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar issued a statement on May 14 that the council unanimously dismissed former PM Nawaz Sharif’s recent statement on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, terming it incorrect and misleading, reports Daily Times. It observed that India had denied Pakistani investigators access to Ajmal Kasab, the convicted attacker who was hanged by India. Further, the statement said that Kasab’s hurried hanging by India impeded the investigation of the case, adding that India repeatedly denied assistance in the probe while there was complete cooperation from Pakistan.
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May - 14 
25 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested by Police from Dashtika Dakkhinpara village in Bogra District of Rajshahi Division on May 14 while they were holding secret meeting, reports The Daily Star. Police said they were planning sabotage
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25 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested by Police from Dashtika Dakkhinpara village in Bogra District of Rajshahi Division on May 14 while they were holding secret meeting, reports The Daily Star. Police said they were planning sabotage targeting the next national poll. Police say they got several leaflets and seized 10 motorcycles from the spot.
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May - 14 
A Dhaka court on May 14 accepted charges against 251 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in connection with a case filed over hurling petrol bombs and torching vehicles in Dhaka city on Nove
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A Dhaka court on May 14 accepted charges against 251 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in connection with a case filed over hurling petrol bombs and torching vehicles in Dhaka city on November 2012, reports The Daily Star. According to the case statement, a group of JeI-ICS cadres allegedly brought out a procession in the capital's Motijheel area on November 5, 2012 demanding immediate release of its leaders, including nine arrested on war crimes charges. They vandalised some 50 vehicles, torched three motorbikes, a Police vehicle and several roadside shops. When Police intercepted them, they launched an attack leaving 100 people, including 14 Policemen, wounded. After an investigation, on November 12, 2017, Motijheel Police pressed charges against 251 people for committing the offences.
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May - 14 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 14 arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Godagari in Rajshahi District of Rajshahi Division, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Naimul Islamalias Naim (20),
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 14 arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Godagari in Rajshahi District of Rajshahi Division, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Naimul Islamalias Naim (20), Mohamad Piyarul Islam alias Piyarul (21), Mohamad Jewel Mia (28) and Mohamad Sahabuddin Isalm (23). RAB recovered 15 jihadi books, four personal diaries, twelve jihadi leaflets, five mobile phones, 15 SIM cards and seven memory cards from them.
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May - 14 
10 militants and two Policemen were killed when militants attacked security check-point in Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News. Five militants and one Policeman were also injured in the attack.
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10 militants and two Policemen were killed when militants attacked security check-point in Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News. Five militants and one Policeman were also injured in the attack.
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May - 14 
11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14 reports Bakhtar News.
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11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14 reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 14 
11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News.
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11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 14 
A magnetic bomb explosion took place in the 9th Police District of the Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 14. No casualties were reported.
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A magnetic bomb explosion took place in the 9th Police District of the Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 14. No casualties were reported.
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May - 14 
Five member militant groups arrested by National Directorate Security (NDS) in unspecified Districts of Kapisa Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Five member militant groups arrested by National Directorate Security (NDS) in unspecified Districts of Kapisa Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Five Policemen and two Taliban militants killed during a clash in the Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Five Policemen and two Taliban militants killed during a clash in the Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 22 militants were killed during anti-terrorism operations led by Afghan Security Forces in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Herat, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Baghlan and H
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 22 militants were killed during anti-terrorism operations led by Afghan Security Forces in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Herat, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Provincial Governor Abdul Basir Salangi confirmed that 300 Taliban militants and 15 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 10 Policemen and five civilians were killed in day-long attack by 2000 Taliban militants on multiple areas of Farah Province on M
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Provincial Governor Abdul Basir Salangi confirmed that 300 Taliban militants and 15 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 10 Policemen and five civilians were killed in day-long attack by 2000 Taliban militants on multiple areas of Farah Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. The Taliban gathered the militants from Helmand, Herat, Ghor and Zabul Provinces to launch the large-scale attack on the Farah City, but Security Forces defended the Farah City (District) including the National Directorate of Security (NDS) Department, Police Headquarters, and Farah City Hospital and pushed them back after reinforcements arrived. General Raz Mohammad Oryakhel, the Commander for 207th Zafar Military Corps confirmed that Taliban targeted Haidr Qali, Sayedabad and Yazdi areas of the Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province with suicide bombing, rockets and car bombing, adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 14 
Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 14.
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Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 14.
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May - 14 
Two militants were killed while laying mines in an explosion in Gharak village, Dolina District of Ghor Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 14.
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Two militants were killed while laying mines in an explosion in Gharak village, Dolina District of Ghor Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 14.
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May - 14 
A Police Forensic Expert on May 14 presented and explained key DNA evidence in the case of abduction of journalist Ahmed Rilwan in August 2014, reports Maldives Independent. A Mitochondrial DNA (MDNA) from hairs found inside the car matched
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A Police Forensic Expert on May 14 presented and explained key DNA evidence in the case of abduction of journalist Ahmed Rilwan in August 2014, reports Maldives Independent. A Mitochondrial DNA (MDNA) from hairs found inside the car matched with Rilwan’s mother, explained forensic expert Madheeh Mohamed Salem in the court. However, Alif Rauf and Mohamed Nooradeen are accused of forcefully abduct Rilwan at a knifepoint from outside his apartment building in Hulhumale. In August 2017, terrorism charges were imposed on Alif and Nooradeen but they remain free during the trial. The DNA testing was conducted in the laboratories in Thailand and Vietnam, said Madheeh. Judge Adam Arif concluded the proceedings for the day with directing the prosecution five days to arrange testimony of its last secret witness.
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May - 15 
21st RRs of Indian Army and Handwara Police searched forest area in Rajwar in Kupwara District in morning hours of May 15 to trace the militants suspected to cross-over from Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The search operation was on-going at t
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21st RRs of Indian Army and Handwara Police searched forest area in Rajwar in Kupwara District in morning hours of May 15 to trace the militants suspected to cross-over from Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The search operation was on-going at the time of reporting.
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May - 15 
32nd Rashtriya Rifles (RRs) of Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police has circled the Watergam area in Rafiabad and adjacent forest area considering the frequent reports of militants’ movement
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32nd Rashtriya Rifles (RRs) of Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police has circled the Watergam area in Rafiabad and adjacent forest area considering the frequent reports of militants’ movement in there.
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May - 15 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in Pakistani firing from across the border in forward area of Mangu Chak in Samba sector in Samba District in the wee hours of May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) pers
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in Pakistani firing from across the border in forward area of Mangu Chak in Samba sector in Samba District in the wee hours of May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel observed an infiltration attempt by well-equipped group of Pakistani militants in the forward area and challenged them. The militants retreated initially but again tried to intrude into the Indian side, this time with the help of covering fire by the Pakistani Rangers, who violated ceasefire to target the BSF troopers and force intrusions. In the exchange of firing, a BSF trooper was injured. He died later. The effective retaliatory firing by the BSF thwarted the infiltration attempt by the militants in Samba sector. Unable to infiltrate, the militants retreated to Pakistan.
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May - 15 
A Giridih Police team has arrested six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from an upscale hotel near Dhanbad Railway Station in Dhanbad District on May 15, reports Business Standard. Giridih Superintendent of Police (S
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A Giridih Police team has arrested six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from an upscale hotel near Dhanbad Railway Station in Dhanbad District on May 15, reports Business Standard. Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha confirmed the arrest and said the interrogation of the six suspected Maoists is on and on the basis of the information got from them, search operations have been launched in the dense forests of Giridih. Among those arrested from the hotel was Jitan Marandi, who was an accused of the 2011 Chilkari massacre by Maoists in which 19 villagers, including the younger son of former Jharkhand Chief Minister (CM), Babulal Marandi were gunned down, the Police said. Marandi, who hails from Giridih, was sentenced to death by the lower court but was exonerated by the High Court in 2013. Police said Marandi and three other Maoists, who have been identified by the Giridih Police had checked into the hotel around May 14 midnight and took two rooms of the hotel and then telephoned two others to meet them at the hotel. The Giridih Police had put Marandi on surveillance and located him by his mobile tower and arrested all the six cadres. The identities of the other cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 15 
A high alert has been sounded in Tinsukia District following reports that two separate groups of militants have entered the District to attack Security Forces (SFs), reports The Telegraph on March 16. Tinsukia Superintendent (SP) Mugdha Jyoti Mahanta
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A high alert has been sounded in Tinsukia District following reports that two separate groups of militants have entered the District to attack Security Forces (SFs), reports The Telegraph on March 16. Tinsukia Superintendent (SP) Mugdha Jyoti Mahanta stated that there are reports of a group of around 22 armed militants from United National Liberation Front of West East South Asia (UNLFWESA) entering the District. Their last reported location is Nagadubi near Wara along the Assam-Arunachal border in the District (Tinsukia). There is another intelligence report of six armed cadres, five from United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and one from Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), having entered the District and roaming the jungles of Bordumsa. The ULFA-I cadres likely in the group are Anteswar Asom, Bitupon Asom, Nibedita Asom, Papong Asom and Muktjyoti Asom’.
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May - 15 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) Bilal Ahmed was killed and Head Constable—Abdul Rashid - got injured in a militant attack at Padshahibag of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants indiscriminat
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) Bilal Ahmed was killed and Head Constable—Abdul Rashid - got injured in a militant attack at Padshahibag of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants indiscriminately started firing upon a Police vehicle.
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May - 15 
A successor of slain militant—Burhan Wani, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘top’ militant Altaf Kachroo has appeared on a video tape with an AK-47 assault rifle in a residential area in Kulgam village of Kulgam District in Jammu and
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A successor of slain militant—Burhan Wani, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘top’ militant Altaf Kachroo has appeared on a video tape with an AK-47 assault rifle in a residential area in Kulgam village of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India on May 15. Kachroo is alleged for his role in planning attacks on the Security Forces (SFs) since 2015. Kachroo was appointed as the Kashmir operational ‘Chief’ and overall ‘Commander’ of HM after the killings of Sabzar Bhatt and Yasin Itoo in 2017. Both J&K Police and Indian Army have enlisted Kachroo and Qasim as ‘A++’ militants in their list of top-12 militants. “We want him [Kachroo] alive to bust the weapon distribution network from Pakistan to the youth in South Kashmir”, said an unnamed J&K Police officer.
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May - 15 
Arunachal Pradesh continued to be a worry although it has no insurgent group of its own. "The State is affected by spillover militant activities of NSCN factions, ULFA-I, NDFB-S which use the State as a transit corridor to reach their hideouts i
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Arunachal Pradesh continued to be a worry although it has no insurgent group of its own. "The State is affected by spillover militant activities of NSCN factions, ULFA-I, NDFB-S which use the State as a transit corridor to reach their hideouts in Myanmar. The State witnessed 61 incidents in 2017, in which nine insurgents were killed and 44 other arrested. The State reported 27 extortion and abduction cases.
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May - 15 
As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Polic
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As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Police in the hillocks on the outskirts of Anjanapuram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on May 15, reports The Hindu. The arrestees were allegedly involved in the murder of one Sodi Prasad of Pedamidisileru in Bhadrachalam Agency in 2017 and Irpa Laxman, a villager of China Utlapally in the adjoining Chhattisgarh, in March 2018. A steel box weighing about five kilograms and a bundle of cordex wire were recovered from them. The identities of the militia members are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 15 
Assam reported 56 per cent decline in insurgency-related incidents from 75 in 2016 to 33 in 2017. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), however, remained active in the Stat
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Assam reported 56 per cent decline in insurgency-related incidents from 75 in 2016 to 33 in 2017. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), however, remained active in the State. Manipur accounted for about 54 per cent of total violent incidents in the region with the state reporting 167 of the 308 incidents during 2017. The State, however, witnessed 28 per cent decline in such incidents from 233 in 2016 to 167 in 2017. The number of civilian deaths, on the other hand, went up from 11 to 23.
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May - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a civilian on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ at Temurapalli village under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on May 15, reports OdishaTV. The dece
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a civilian on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ at Temurapalli village under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on May 15, reports OdishaTV. The deceased has been identified as Jagdish Somrath. According to sources, a group of 15-30 Maoist cadres called Jagdish from his house and forcibly took him to Katapalli, where they slit his throat. A poster mentioning the name of Kanger Ghati Area Committee of the Maoists was also found from the spot. The poster mentioned that Jagdish has been working as a ‘Police informer’ since 2016. The poster also warned the locals to stay away from Police or meet the same fate.
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May - 15 
Director General of Police (DGP), R P Sharma, on May 15, informed that Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will jointly launch anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations to flush out the rebels from the State, reports OdishaTV. After at
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Director General of Police (DGP), R P Sharma, on May 15, informed that Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will jointly launch anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations to flush out the rebels from the State, reports OdishaTV. After attending a meeting with his counterpart in Andhra Pradesh, DGP, Sharma said the meeting laid emphasis on coordination between the two States during operations against the Maoists. We have decided at the meeting to undertake joint operations in Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border,” Sharma stated, adding that Odisha Police would intensify intelligence-based operations against the Maoists. Besides, efforts are on to further strengthen the intelligence network in Koraput, Nuapada, Malkangiri, Kalahandi and Rayagada Districts where Maoists pose challenge to the State Government, he added. DGP, Sharma, further added that Odisha will coordinate more closely with other States like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to come down heavily on the Maoists.
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May - 15 
Dubai Police on May 15 arrested India’s ‘most wanted’ terrorist Chhota Shakeel’s aide and close associate, Farooque Devadiwala aka Farooque Ahmed Gani aka Hazrat, reports India Today. Farooque was an a
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Dubai Police on May 15 arrested India’s ‘most wanted’ terrorist Chhota Shakeel’s aide and close associate, Farooque Devadiwala aka Farooque Ahmed Gani aka Hazrat, reports India Today. Farooque was an absconder from last two decades and allegedly worked for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Farooque was wanted for his involvement in many terror activities in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Devadiwala was based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from where he was running operations against India. His activities were supported by the ISI. His job was to get in contact with Indian Muslim youth, radicalise them and then sent them to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (POK) for terror training. The recent arrest of Faisal Mirza revealed Farooque’s active involvement in militancy against India. Chhota Shakeel helped Farooque to flee India and reach Pakistan, said unnamed source. The process of extradition of Farooque to India has been initiated and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) would speed-up the process.
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May - 15 
In another search operation, 21st RRs of Indian Army and Handwara Police searched forest area in Rajwar in Kupwara District in morning hours of May 15 to trace the militants suspected to cross-over from Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The searc
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In another search operation, 21st RRs of Indian Army and Handwara Police searched forest area in Rajwar in Kupwara District in morning hours of May 15 to trace the militants suspected to cross-over from Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The search operation was on-going at the time of reporting.
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May - 15 
Insurgency-related incidents in the Northeast dropped by 36 per cent in 2017, the lowest in 20 years, reports The Telegraph on May 15. The annual report of the home ministry (2017-18) said such incidents decreased to 308 in 2017 compared to
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Insurgency-related incidents in the Northeast dropped by 36 per cent in 2017, the lowest in 20 years, reports The Telegraph on May 15. The annual report of the home ministry (2017-18) said such incidents decreased to 308 in 2017 compared to 484 in 2016 while Mizoram and Tripura reported no such incident in 2017. Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland reported over 50 per cent decline in incidents but it increased by 22 per cent in Arunachal Pradesh despite the state having no local insurgent group. The death of Security Forces (SFs) and civilians owing to militant attacks declined during 2017 while the killing and arrest of militants in counter-insurgency operations also yielded more results compared to 2016. Nagaland saw, saw a 67 per cent decline in insurgency-related incidents - from 58 in 2016 to 19 in 2017. Four militants were killed and 171 arrested while 87 weapons were recovered in the state in 2017.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, Assam reported 56 per cent decline in insurgency-related incidents from 75 in 2016 to 33 in 2017. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), however, remained active
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Meanwhile, Assam reported 56 per cent decline in insurgency-related incidents from 75 in 2016 to 33 in 2017. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), however, remained active in the State. Manipur accounted for about 54 per cent of total violent incidents in the region with the state reporting 167 of the 308 incidents during 2017. The State, however, witnessed 28 per cent decline in such incidents from 233 in 2016 to 167 in 2017. The number of civilian deaths, on the other hand, went up from 11 to 23.
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May - 15 
Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Balram Pungati (22) and Budhu Kursam (26), both carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on their head surrendered before the Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, in Bijapur Distr
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Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Balram Pungati (22) and Budhu Kursam (26), both carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on their head surrendered before the Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. Both the surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres were given INR 10,000 each as encouragement money, said Police.
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May - 15 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 15 arrested A.R. Mansuri (30)—a driver by profession from Kutch District in Gujarat for his alleged connection with anti-national elements, reports The Times of India. The preliminary inter
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 15 arrested A.R. Mansuri (30)—a driver by profession from Kutch District in Gujarat for his alleged connection with anti-national elements, reports The Times of India. The preliminary interrogation of arrested terrorist—Faisal Mirza, led ATS team to Mansuri. Mansuri is in custody till May 25, said an unnamed senior officer.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police.In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 15 
Three-member team of the National Investigation Team (NIA) arrived on May 15 to interrogate 24 Bangladeshi youths who were arrested with forged documents in Agartala, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, a separate team of the investigation agency le
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Three-member team of the National Investigation Team (NIA) arrived on May 15 to interrogate 24 Bangladeshi youths who were arrested with forged documents in Agartala, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, a separate team of the investigation agency led by superintendent of police Vivekananda Das questioned the arrested youths, who were suspected to have terror links.
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May - 15 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Balram Pungati (22) and Budhu Kursam (26), both carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on their head surrendered before the Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, in Bijapur District on May 1
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Balram Pungati (22) and Budhu Kursam (26), both carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on their head surrendered before the Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. Both the surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres were given INR 10,000 each as encouragement money, said Police.
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May - 15 
Three suspected terrorists were apprehended by the Pakistan Rangers Punjab in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ghazi Khan District of Punjab besides ceasing a large number of weapons and ammunition on May 15, The Nation reporte
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Three suspected terrorists were apprehended by the Pakistan Rangers Punjab in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ghazi Khan District of Punjab besides ceasing a large number of weapons and ammunition on May 15, The Nation reported quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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May - 15 
Following a month of hiatus, the process of unification between left alliance constituents — the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) — seems to hav
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Following a month of hiatus, the process of unification between left alliance constituents — the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) — seems to have gathered some momentum, with alliance leaders on May 15 claiming that a formal unification announcement will be made on May 21, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held meetings with senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Poudel. Dahal and Nepal deliberated on ideological aspects, political document and statute of the unified party. If the CPN-UML agrees to sign written agreement on understandings reached verbally, the unification will be announced on May 21, said a CPN-Maoist Center leader.
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May - 15 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 15 indicted three Moulvibazar men framing five specific charges against them for allegedly committing crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. Two accused - Abdul Aziz 
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 15 indicted three Moulvibazar men framing five specific charges against them for allegedly committing crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. Two accused - Abdul Aziz alias Habul (64) and Abdul Mannan alias Monai (64) - are now in jail while Abdul Matin (63), on the run. Aziz is currently involved with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Matin and Mannan were involved with Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).
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May - 15 
20 militants were killed by Foreign Forces in an operation in Khas Uruzgan District of Uruzgan Province on May 15, reports Bakhtar News.
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20 militants were killed by Foreign Forces in an operation in Khas Uruzgan District of Uruzgan Province on May 15, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 15 
At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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May - 15 
At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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May - 15 
At least nine member of anti-Taliban militia were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in Shirin Tagab District of Faryab province on May 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Hakim Turkughli, District Administrative Chief, confirmed mi
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At least nine member of anti-Taliban militia were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in Shirin Tagab District of Faryab province on May 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Hakim Turkughli, District Administrative Chief, confirmed militants attacked Sayyad area of the District late on Tuesday night using advanced weapons. Najibullah Qateh, an uprising group ‘commander’, confirmed that nine members of the group had been killed, however, the Taliban have not yet commented in this regard.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, two weapon caches belonging to Taliban outfit were recovered in Nadali District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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Meanwhile, two weapon caches belonging to Taliban outfit were recovered in Nadali District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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May - 15 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that at least 198 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) when militants launched a coordinated attack on Shebkoh District of Farah Province on May 15, reports&
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that at least 198 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) when militants launched a coordinated attack on Shebkoh District of Farah Province on May 15, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 15 
Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) while trying to cross the Durand Line in Kamdish District in Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) while trying to cross the Durand Line in Kamdish District in Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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May - 15 
The First Vice President of Afghanistan and the Leader of Jombish Milli Abdul Rashid Dostum stated that “reconciliation with the Taliban should be handled from the position of strength, and not from the position of appeasement and weakness&rdqu
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The First Vice President of Afghanistan and the Leader of Jombish Milli Abdul Rashid Dostum stated that “reconciliation with the Taliban should be handled from the position of strength, and not from the position of appeasement and weakness”, reports Khaama Press on May 15. “The presence of large numbers of U.S. troops on the ground and air strikes will not help to achieve the goals, unless the U.S. engages with our local population who are willing and effective to fight terrorism on the ground”, he added.
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May - 15 
A Police Forensic Expert on May 14 presented and explained key DNA evidence in the case of abduction of journalist Ahmed Rilwan in August 2014, reports Maldives Independent. A Mitochondrial DNA (MDNA) from hairs found inside the car matched
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A Police Forensic Expert on May 14 presented and explained key DNA evidence in the case of abduction of journalist Ahmed Rilwan in August 2014, reports Maldives Independent. A Mitochondrial DNA (MDNA) from hairs found inside the car matched with Rilwan’s mother, explained forensic expert Madheeh Mohamed Salem in the court. However, Alif Rauf and Mohamed Nooradeen are accused of forcefully abduct Rilwan at a knifepoint from outside his apartment building in Hulhumale. In August 2017, terrorism charges were imposed on Alif and Nooradeen but they remain free during the trial. The DNA testing was conducted in the laboratories in Thailand and Vietnam, said Madheeh. Judge Adam Arif concluded the proceedings for the day with directing the prosecution five days to arrange testimony of its last secret witness.
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May - 16 
A blast occurred near Pincho Mandi Chatabal area of Srinagar District, injuring two civilians, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs immediately circled the area. The militants hurled grenade on the team of CRPF but no casualty was reported
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A blast occurred near Pincho Mandi Chatabal area of Srinagar District, injuring two civilians, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs immediately circled the area. The militants hurled grenade on the team of CRPF but no casualty was reported
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May - 16 
An unidentified group of militants managed to escape from Jamnagri area in Shopian District after a short gun fight with the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior.
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An unidentified group of militants managed to escape from Jamnagri area in Shopian District after a short gun fight with the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Vanjam Kosa at Temadawada village in Sukma District on May 16, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Vanjam Kosa and another civilian were abducted by CPI-Maoist cadres o
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Vanjam Kosa at Temadawada village in Sukma District on May 16, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Vanjam Kosa and another civilian were abducted by CPI-Maoist cadres on May 12. Vanjam was killed with a sharp object by CPI-Maoist cadres while they released the other civilian (unidentified) after beating him. The released civilian was warned by CPI-Maoist cadres before his release, said Police.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, unidentified militants on May 16 managed to snatch a rifle from a security guard posted inside the campus of Kashmir University at Hazratbal in Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Meanwhile, unidentified militants on May 16 managed to snatch a rifle from a security guard posted inside the campus of Kashmir University at Hazratbal in Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 16 
Police said that militants abducted Hilal Ahmad Parray from Hajin area of Bandipora District in the night of May 16 and killed him subsequently, reports Hindustan Times. He was later found dead in an apple nursery at a nearby locality on May 17.
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Police said that militants abducted Hilal Ahmad Parray from Hajin area of Bandipora District in the night of May 16 and killed him subsequently, reports Hindustan Times. He was later found dead in an apple nursery at a nearby locality on May 17. “In the intervening night of May 16 and 17, three to four Pakistan-based militants assisted by a local militant Saleem Parray affiliated with the outlawed militant organization LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] forcefully barged inside the house of Abdul Rashid Parray at Parrey Mohalla in Hajin and abducted his son Hilal Ahmad Parray,” an unnamed Police spokesman said. “As per the details provided by Abdul Rashid Parray, it was 11:30pm when militants appeared at their house and one of the militants believed to be Saleem whose face was covered and was speaking Kashmiri took their son Hilal along. Family members had made attempts to resist the abduction but the militants had beaten them ruthlessly and forcibly taken him away,” the spokesman added. The official said Hilal’s body was recovered from the nursery at Shakur Din Mohalla in the early hours of May 17. “The body of Hilal bore visible torture and strangulation marks. Police have launched an investigation in this case,” the spokesman said
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May - 16 
Responding to the request of ceasefire during the month of Ramadan in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on May 16 announced a ‘conditional’ ceasefire directing the Security Forces (SFs) n
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Responding to the request of ceasefire during the month of Ramadan in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on May 16 announced a ‘conditional’ ceasefire directing the Security Forces (SFs) not to perform operations during the holy month of Ramadan, reports Daily Excelsior. However, as the condition implies, the SFs reserved the right to retaliate any attack from the militants or if it is essential for the protection of the people, said Rajnath Singh. In last three decades, this is the second time a conditional ceasefire has been announced. Earlier it was announced by then-Indian Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee on November 21, 2000.
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May - 16 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an employee of the construction contractor and set four construction vehicles on fire in Bijapur District on May 16, reports The Hindu. The victim was identified as Batoi Pal,
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an employee of the construction contractor and set four construction vehicles on fire in Bijapur District on May 16, reports The Hindu. The victim was identified as Batoi Pal, the manager of Shivshakti Construction Company. The Mudedar Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist carried out the arson.
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May - 16 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 16 foiled a terror bid by arresting four suspected terrorists in Khanewal town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. The CTD conducted an operation on an intelligence tip-off near the city
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 16 foiled a terror bid by arresting four suspected terrorists in Khanewal town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. The CTD conducted an operation on an intelligence tip-off near the city’s bus stand, and apprehended the four suspects who have been identified as Ghulam Ali, Ahmed Bilal, Hassan Ameen and Tahir. Officials of the CTD also confiscated hand grenades, explosive material and other ammunition that was found in the suspects’ custody.
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May - 16 
Three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militant, including provincial chief Salman Badeni, and Army Colonel Sohail Abid were killed in an exchange of fire during intelligence based operation in Killi Almas area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan
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Three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militant, including provincial chief Salman Badeni, and Army Colonel Sohail Abid were killed in an exchange of fire during intelligence based operation in Killi Almas area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 16, reports Dawn. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Security Forces (SFs) conducted an intelligence-based operation in Killi Almas area on pointation from apprehended high-value target about the presence of suicide bombers along with other terrorists in hideouts. SF intercepted and killed a 'high-value target' Salman Badeni said to be involved in the killings of over 100 members of the Hazara community as well as Police personnel. Colonel Sohail Abid of Military Intelligence was killed in the gunfight. Four other soldiers were also sustained injuries. According to the statement, three terrorists were identified as provincial chief Salman Badeni and two suicide bombers of Afghani nationality. One injured militant is in military custody.
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May - 16 
Eight months after the initial agreement between the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) on a party unity, the two ruling left parties on May 16 reached closer
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Eight months after the initial agreement between the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) on a party unity, the two ruling left parties on May 16 reached closer to sealing the deal, reports Kathmandu Post. The breakthrough deal came after a two-hour-long meeting between Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The new party will be known as ‘Nepal Communist Party’.
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May - 16 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two female militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Arambagh in the capital Dhaka city on May 16, reports The Daily Star. RAB said the two had been planning an attack on law enf
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two female militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Arambagh in the capital Dhaka city on May 16, reports The Daily Star. RAB said the two had been planning an attack on law enforcement agencies and they were taking various trainings including on the use of firearms through Facebook and YouTube. The arrestees are Rubaiya Binte Noor Uddin alias Hurer Rani Labiba (20) and Naima Akter alias Himalay Konya (25), members of JMB's women wing.
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May - 16 
Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake during an interview with The Hindu news paper said that Sri Lanka is the only country that has eradicated terrorism, reports Daily Mirror on May 16. “We are a victorious ar
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Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake during an interview with The Hindu news paper said that Sri Lanka is the only country that has eradicated terrorism, reports Daily Mirror on May 16. “We are a victorious army. Once the combat is over, it is the responsibility of the army itself to understand its role and task. The last nine years were very critical to understand what happened 30 years ago,” he said.
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May - 16 
15 Taliban militants were killed and four others injured by Afghan Security Forces in Tala-o-Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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15 Taliban militants were killed and four others injured by Afghan Security Forces in Tala-o-Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 16 
A Police Commander identified as Zabiullah was killed and one other Policeman was injured in a mine explosion in Chowk Traffic, Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 16.
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A Police Commander identified as Zabiullah was killed and one other Policeman was injured in a mine explosion in Chowk Traffic, Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 16.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, 28 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 16.
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Meanwhile, 28 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 16.
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May - 16 
Three Policemen were killed and three others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a check-post in the Hasti area of Janikhel District of Paktika Province on May 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Policemen were killed and three others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a check-post in the Hasti area of Janikhel District of Paktika Province on May 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 16 
Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone strike by United States (US) in Gagar area of Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 16, reports Khaama Press
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Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone strike by United States (US) in Gagar area of Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province on May 16, reports Khaama Press
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May - 17 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants from in Metro Hospital area in Dimapur District on May 17, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as N Vitoshe Zhimomi
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants from in Metro Hospital area in Dimapur District on May 17, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants have been identified as N Vitoshe Zhimomi alias Jordan and Kiyezhe Chophy. At least 15 NSCN-K extortion letters 50 .22 mm live ammunition, 38 numbers of 12 bore live ammunition, three mobile phones and INR 4000 was recovered from the militants.
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May - 17 
At least one cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and huge catch of items were seized from a Maoist camp which was raided in Ramaguda village in Malkangiri District on May 17, reports KalingaTV. As per the informa
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At least one cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and huge catch of items were seized from a Maoist camp which was raided in Ramaguda village in Malkangiri District on May 17, reports KalingaTV. As per the information given by Additional Director-General (ADG) (Operations) RP Koche on the operation today (May 17), a joint group of Greyhounds, Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) raided a Maoist camp located near Balimela Reservoir during combing yesterday (May 16). An encounter erupted between the combing party and Maoists at a later stage which left one uniformed Maoist dead. However, a number of Maoists managed to sneak into the dense forest after blasting landmines during the firing. Security personnel also seized one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a .303 rifle from the spot along with some daily use goods. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 17 
Dimapur Police arrested two extortionists from Gorapatti area near New Field Check Gate while they were demanding money from truckers, reports Nagaland Post. The two have been identified as Aghato Chophy and Hopson Ayemi.
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Dimapur Police arrested two extortionists from Gorapatti area near New Field Check Gate while they were demanding money from truckers, reports Nagaland Post. The two have been identified as Aghato Chophy and Hopson Ayemi.
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May - 17 
Following an advisory from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Assam Police may refer ‘serious’ incidents related to cybercrime with inter-state or international ramifications to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), reports&n
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Following an advisory from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Assam Police may refer ‘serious’ incidents related to cybercrime with inter-state or international ramifications to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), reports The Times of India on May 16. There has been a spike in the cybercrime incidents registered in Assam. With fifth position in the number of cybercrime cases in India, 696 cases in 2016 were registered—which is 44% rise from 483 cases in 2015. Cybercrime has emerged as a challenge for law enforcement agencies; hence there is a need to gear-up mechanisms to tackle cybercrime through CBI which is also a nodal point for the Interpol in India, read the advisory issued by UMHA.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister (CM), Naveen Patnaik, on May 16, appealed to the Maoists to surrender arms and join the mainstream, reports India Today. CM Patnaik’s appeal came close on the heels of seven Maoists being killed during sepa
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Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister (CM), Naveen Patnaik, on May 16, appealed to the Maoists to surrender arms and join the mainstream, reports India Today. CM Patnaik’s appeal came close on the heels of seven Maoists being killed during separate anti-Maoist operations in Bolangir and Kandhamal Districts in the last week end. Stating that Union Home Minister (UHM), Rajnath Singh congratulated him on Odisha polices success in anti-Maoist operations, Patnaik said in a tweet it was high time for the misguided youths to surrender arms and join the mainstream. He also said that there was no place for violence in democracy. Earlier, last month in a statement in the Assembly, Patnaik had said that the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) had been contained and controlled in many Districts even as it remained a challenge in certain pockets of Malkangiri, Koraput, Bolangir, Nuapada and Rayagada District.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, three weapons went missing from a Police Post at Dalgate in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in the evening of May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three rifles have gone missing from the Police Post outside a hote
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Meanwhile, three weapons went missing from a Police Post at Dalgate in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in the evening of May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three rifles have gone missing from the Police Post outside a hotel Hill Skirt at Buchwara, Dalgate. Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has released photos of the three service weapons looted from the policemen from Srinagar, adds Zee News. According to reports, the terror outfit has released the photos on its Facebook account named ''Hamzah Hizbi''.
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May - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of ‘Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC)’ has called for a State-wide bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 21, to exert pressure on the Union Government to gran
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of ‘Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC)’ has called for a State-wide bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 21, to exert pressure on the Union Government to grant Special Category Status to the State, reports The Hindu on May 18. The CPI-Maoist, on May 17, released a press release and appealed to the people to support the bandh for the cause. AOBSZC Maoists’ released a press release in the name of its official spokesperson Jagabandhu, on May 17, urging the people to beware of political street plays in assembly and parliament by the political parties. "Special status would not come through these street plays and it would come into reality through united struggle of the people alone. This status should enhance the people’s status (social and economic)," the statement read. Special status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh is a complex issue and to implement it, one should have commitment for the people’s interests, the statement said, adds nyoooz.com.
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May - 17 
Two linkmen of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested on May 17 from Sonari town in Charaideo District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested individuals have been identified as Durlabh Konwar alias Moon and
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Two linkmen of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested on May 17 from Sonari town in Charaideo District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested individuals have been identified as Durlabh Konwar alias Moon and Niranjan Buragohain alias Neon. One .9 mm pistol, one magazine, two live rounds and two mobile phones were recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 17 
With an aim to lessen abduction for ransom incidents along National Highway-37 Imphal- Jiribam, a meeting was held at Bonlongdai village in Tamenglong District on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. Speaking on the occasion Colonel Chinmaya Varma
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With an aim to lessen abduction for ransom incidents along National Highway-37 Imphal- Jiribam, a meeting was held at Bonlongdai village in Tamenglong District on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. Speaking on the occasion Colonel Chinmaya Varma the Commandant of 23 Assam Rifles stated that abduction of laborers are prone towards Makru River side where communication network was poor. He also added that 12 or 13 railway construction workers have been abducted till date after the commencement of work.
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May - 17 
Five militants attempting Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosive (VBIED) attack on Frontier Corps (FC) Help Center were killed and four other militants were injured in Quetta District, the capital of Balochistan Province, on May 17, reports D
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Five militants attempting Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosive (VBIED) attack on Frontier Corps (FC) Help Center were killed and four other militants were injured in Quetta District, the capital of Balochistan Province, on May 17, reports Daily Times.
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May - 17 
One person was killed and 14 others injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosive (VBIED) attack conducted by one militant attacked targeting a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle carrying six Personnel, including one Officer, on Mall Road near Katche
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One person was killed and 14 others injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Device Explosive (VBIED) attack conducted by one militant attacked targeting a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle carrying six Personnel, including one Officer, on Mall Road near Katchehri Chowk in Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province on May 17, reports Daily Times.
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May - 17 
Two major national left political forces - Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) - merged to become the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on May 17, 69 years after the
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Two major national left political forces - Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) - merged to become the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on May 17, 69 years after the communist movement gained momentum in the country with the establishment of a party by the same name, reports Kathmandu Post. The NCP announced a nine-member Central Secretariat. The NCP will have a 45-member Standing Committee and 441 Central Committee members. The Standing Committee comprises 26 CPN-UML and 19 CPN-Maoist Centre leaders while the Central Committee has 241 CPN-UML and 200 CPN-Maoist leaders. The development, hailed as “historic” by many, has created a single political party in the country with a strong hold in Parliament. The left alliance of the two parties formed in October garnered laudable public support in the federal and provincial elections held in December 2017.
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May - 17 
Bangladeshi officials at a meeting of the Joint Working Group on Rohingya repatriation in Dhaka city on May 17 urged Myanmar to hand over a ‘specific list’ of members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), if any, staying in Bang
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Bangladeshi officials at a meeting of the Joint Working Group on Rohingya repatriation in Dhaka city on May 17 urged Myanmar to hand over a ‘specific list’ of members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), if any, staying in Bangladesh territory, reports New Age. At the meeting, the Myanmar side raised the issue of ARSA and Bangladesh officials asserted that there was no existence of members of the group in Bangladesh territory, said a Bangladesh official attending the meeting. Myanmar officials argued that they found a number of news reports that members of the group were living in Bangladesh. Bangladesh officials replied that many Rohingyas wanted to brand their fellows as members of the group out of their previous enmity.
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May - 17 
36 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in Roudat, Heska Mena and Khogyani Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17.
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36 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in Roudat, Heska Mena and Khogyani Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17.
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May - 17 
Additionally, two narcotic smugglers were arrested by Police Personnel in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17
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Additionally, two narcotic smugglers were arrested by Police Personnel in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17
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May - 17 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan has admitted that in addition to Farah Province the Taliban is trying to capture strategic areas in 12 Provinces, to thwart this plan, the Commando Troops are involved in 68 operations across Afghanistan, reports
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan has admitted that in addition to Farah Province the Taliban is trying to capture strategic areas in 12 Provinces, to thwart this plan, the Commando Troops are involved in 68 operations across Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on May 17.f
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May - 17 
Separately, three foreign engineers were killed in a rocket attack conducted by Taliban militants in Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 17.
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Separately, three foreign engineers were killed in a rocket attack conducted by Taliban militants in Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 17.
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May - 17 
Separately, two weapon caches were recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17.
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Separately, two weapon caches were recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 17.
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May - 17 
Two Islamic State (IS) militants identified as Abdul Maheen and his ‘deputy’ Saifullah responsible for recruitment was arrested in National Directorate of Intelligence (NDS) Special Forces in the 11th Police District of Kabul City (D
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Two Islamic State (IS) militants identified as Abdul Maheen and his ‘deputy’ Saifullah responsible for recruitment was arrested in National Directorate of Intelligence (NDS) Special Forces in the 11th Police District of Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 17.
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May - 17 
The Chief Justice of the Maldives’ Supreme Court—Abdulla Saeed and another top judge Ali Hameed have appealed their convictions at the first Appellate Court, reports AVAS Online on May 17. Both judges are facing four separate ch
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The Chief Justice of the Maldives’ Supreme Court—Abdulla Saeed and another top judge Ali Hameed have appealed their convictions at the first Appellate Court, reports AVAS Online on May 17. Both judges are facing four separate charges including terrorism after the accusation of plotting a Coup, were convicted of the abuse of their powers to influence lower court judges. Both judges are sentenced to a year- six months and a day in prison. It remained unclear if the High Court has accepted the appeals. As per the rule, a convicted judge must file an appeal within 10 days while first Appellate Court is given 30 days to arrive at a sentence.
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested on May 18 and 19 from Tin patti in Kohima District and Jharnapani in Dimapur District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. A loaded pistol and extortion slips were re
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested on May 18 and 19 from Tin patti in Kohima District and Jharnapani in Dimapur District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. A loaded pistol and extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 18 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and two civilians were killed when Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling and firing in Arnia and RS Pura sectors of Jammu District in the morning of May 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. One BSF trooper and
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and two civilians were killed when Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling and firing in Arnia and RS Pura sectors of Jammu District in the morning of May 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. One BSF trooper and five civilians were also injured. BSF troops retaliated and exchanges are going on when reports last came in from the area.
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May - 18 
A shopkeeper and a customer were killed on May 18 when unidentified motor cycle borne assailants opened fire at Rupai-Siding Market under Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel. One of the fatalities have been identified
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A shopkeeper and a customer were killed on May 18 when unidentified motor cycle borne assailants opened fire at Rupai-Siding Market under Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel. One of the fatalities have been identified as Jit Verma while the other is yet to be identified. One of the assailants, identified as Rupantar Moran was arrested by Police. He stated that he was deputed by United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) to carry out the attack. The Telegraph further adds that , ULFA-I in a statement has denied its involvement in the incident. Police officials further added that the outfit was issuing extortion demand over mobile phones and WhatsApp and avoided responsibility when its members were apprehended.
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May - 18 
he arrested terrorist of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Ariz Khan aka Junaid has confessed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that his outfit’s involvement in the serial blasts in Delhi in 2005 and his role in planting the Improvised Expl
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he arrested terrorist of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Ariz Khan aka Junaid has confessed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that his outfit’s involvement in the serial blasts in Delhi in 2005 and his role in planting the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Sarojini Nagar Market in Delhi, reports Hindustan Times on May 19. Junaid also confessed about his role in serial blasts in Delhi (2005), Varanasi (2006), Uttar Pradesh Court Complex (2007), and Jaipur, Ahemdabad, and Delhi serial blasts in 2008. The confession raised doubts over the investigation conducted by Delhi Police which claimed that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was behind those blasts. Junaid confessed that he and another IM terrorist—Mirza Shadab Beg kept IED at Sarojni Nagar Market while Atif Ameen kept IED in Paharganj. The third IED was kept by Mohammad Shakeel and Saquib Nisar in a DTC bus; all terrorist were members of IM, said an unnamed official from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).In 2006, Delhi Police filed chargesheet against five suspects—Tariq Dar, Mohammad Hussain Fazli, Rafiq Shah, Farooq Ahmad Batloo, and Ghulam Ahmad Khan, all residents of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), and alleged that all five belong to LeT. Six other alleged LeT members -- Abu Huzefa, Abu al Qama, Abu Zaid, Rashid, Mansoor and Sajjad Salafi – were also accused for their involvement in the same case. On October 29, 2005, first blast occurred at Paharganj killed 17 civilians and injured 108. Second blast took place in Sarojni Nagar Market killing 50 civilians and injured 104, and the third blast took place at Okhla in which 13 civilians were injured.
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May - 18 
Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has declared that his government stands firm in opposing any outcome of the peace talks between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) which would affe
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Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has declared that his government stands firm in opposing any outcome of the peace talks between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) which would affect the integrity of Manipur, reports The Telegraph on May 18. Several civil society organisations had asked the Manipur government to declare its stance regarding interlocutor R.N. Ravi's statements on the creation of a Naga territorial council as part of the peace deal. Manipur CM said that Manipur Government will oppose the formation of any territorial council and division of people on the lines of community. "We will fight any form of threat against the territorial integrity of Manipur. Nagaland Post further adds that Manipur CM also stated that neither his government nor the people of the state will accept formation of any kind of community based territorial council in Manipur, reports.
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May - 18 
May 18, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two AK-47 Rifles, one M-16 Rifle and large amounts of magazines and live ammunition from the upper Khengjang village of Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May 18, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two AK-47 Rifles, one M-16 Rifle and large amounts of magazines and live ammunition from the upper Khengjang village of Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 18 
on May 18, two arms dealers and a linkman of ULFA-I from Naharkatia area of Dibrugarh, reports The Telegraph on May 22. The arrestees were identified as Jiten Saha and Junaid Ahmed. A .22 pistol, two magazines and three cell phones were rec
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on May 18, two arms dealers and a linkman of ULFA-I from Naharkatia area of Dibrugarh, reports The Telegraph on May 22. The arrestees were identified as Jiten Saha and Junaid Ahmed. A .22 pistol, two magazines and three cell phones were recovered from them.
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May - 18 
Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire on the International Border’s (IB) entire Arnia and R.S. Pura sectors on early hours of May 18, which killed four civilians, including a couple identified as Tarsem Lal (50), and his wife Manjeet Kaur (45) an
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Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire on the International Border’s (IB) entire Arnia and R.S. Pura sectors on early hours of May 18, which killed four civilians, including a couple identified as Tarsem Lal (50), and his wife Manjeet Kaur (45) and a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier—Constable Sita Ram Upadhyaya and, reports Daily Excelsior. The shelling with heavy mortars and automatic weapons injured 14 civilians and a BSF soldier—Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Des Raj and civilians are identified as Harbans Lal and Raman Gupta from Rangpur Treva, Rajesh Kumar from Arnia, Kishan Lal from Rangpur Treva, Ashwani Kumar and Waryam Singh from Treva, Sapna Chaudhary, Renu Devi from Treva, Farooq Ali from Jora Farm, Pyara Ram from Samka, Kishan Lal from Bidhipur, Seema Devi from Gulabgarh Basti, Reena from Treva and Radhika from Chandu Chak, in the shelling. Several Border Posts of Pakistan Rangers were also targeted and unspecified casualties were reported in retaliatory firing from the BSF. Meanwhile, a mortar shell killed two civilians—Satpal Singh (60) and Jagmohan (42), a milkman; when it hit the house of Satpal Singh at Rangpur Treva in Arnia Sector. Considering the seriousness of the issue, the authorities ordered closure of all educational institutions within three kilometres of the IB in R.S Pura and Arnia Sectors.
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Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation on May 18 killed four unidentified militants suspected to have infiltrated through Line of Control (LoC), in the forests of Shah NagriVilgam of Hafradu in Kupwara District, reports Hindustan Times. 
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Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation on May 18 killed four unidentified militants suspected to have infiltrated through Line of Control (LoC), in the forests of Shah NagriVilgam of Hafradu in Kupwara District, reports Hindustan Times. During the search operation, militants opened fire on the SFs and three militants were killed on May 18 as earlier reported by SATP; while another militant was killed on May 19.
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May - 18 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 18 killed three unidentified militants in a gun battle at Brinjal forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The Soldiers of 15 Rashtriya Rifles (RRs) of Indian Army sp
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 18 killed three unidentified militants in a gun battle at Brinjal forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The Soldiers of 15 Rashtriya Rifles (RRs) of Indian Army spotted a group of militants suspected to infiltrate at Brinjal forest. The militants opened fire on SFs which led to gun battle. The encounter continued for hours before three infiltrators killed by the SFs. It is uncertain to identify the group of these militants but either Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) or Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) are suspected these militants belong to. Around 250 militants are waiting in 28 active launch pads near Line-of-Control (LoC) in the Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). In 2018, JeM is more active than LeT and mostly JeM militants attempted to infiltrate, said an unnamed source. The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) claims that in 2017 around 120 militants infiltrated in Kashmir. This year security forces have killed 72 militants so far and 32 security forces personnel and equal number of civilians were also killed.
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested on May 18 and 19 from Tin patti in Kohima District and Jharnapani in Dimapur District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. A loaded pistol and extortion slips were re
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested on May 18 and 19 from Tin patti in Kohima District and Jharnapani in Dimapur District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. A loaded pistol and extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 18 
The Federal Ministry Interior has approved transfer of 90 terrorism cases, including the Nishtar Park and Abbas Town bomb blasts cases, to military courts for trial, Dawn reported on May 19. The Federal Government had approved a total of 90
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The Federal Ministry Interior has approved transfer of 90 terrorism cases, including the Nishtar Park and Abbas Town bomb blasts cases, to military courts for trial, Dawn reported on May 19. The Federal Government had approved a total of 90 cases for trial by military courts established under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. Suspects to be tried in these cases by the military courts are said to be associated with banned militant outfits, including Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat (TTS).
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May - 18 
The Punjab Government has restored the security of Mumbai attack mastermind and the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed citing threats to his life, almost a month after it was withdrawn on the
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The Punjab Government has restored the security of Mumbai attack mastermind and the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed citing threats to his life, almost a month after it was withdrawn on the order of the Supreme Court, Times of India reported on May 18. "The policemen have been deployed again for the security of Hafiz Saeed on the order of (chief minister) Shahbaz Sharif's Punjab Government," a senior official of the Provincial Government told PTI on May 18. He said the decision was taken in the light of threats to the life of Saeed. As the Government restored Saeed's security, he has withdrawn a petition he had filed in the Lahore High Court to challenge the Punjab Government's earlier decision to withdraw his security.
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May - 18 
Three people were killed in a suspected target killing as unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a car in Bilal Town area of Jhelum District in Punjab on May 18, reports Daily Times. The deceased were identified as Zakariya, Mohs
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Three people were killed in a suspected target killing as unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a car in Bilal Town area of Jhelum District in Punjab on May 18, reports Daily Times. The deceased were identified as Zakariya, Mohsin and Mazhar.
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May - 18 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) lawmakers on May 18 raised the issue of citizenship denial to people of Tarai-Madhes during a meeting of the House of Representatives, reports The Himalayan Times. Pramod Saha of FSF-N claimed that children
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) lawmakers on May 18 raised the issue of citizenship denial to people of Tarai-Madhes during a meeting of the House of Representatives, reports The Himalayan Times. Pramod Saha of FSF-N claimed that children of those who acquired citizenship in 2007-08 were not being issued citizenship certificate. He questioned how a child of a Nepali citizen could be denied citizenship provisioned by the constitution. “Even getting enrolment in good education institutions requires citizenship certificate. You can imagine the troubles they are facing,” he said. Another FSF-N lawmaker Pradip Yadav said the district administration offices were refusing to issue citizen certificates to many people in the Tarai-Madhes, citing absence of laws. “The situation is such that people are not even being able to open bank accounts and acquire driving licences though they know how to drive. This also affects their chances of getting employment,” he added.
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May - 18 
The newly-formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP) plans to form panels to complete the unification process at the province, district and village levels, reports Republica on May 18. A day after uniting the two major communist parties - Communist
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The newly-formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP) plans to form panels to complete the unification process at the province, district and village levels, reports Republica on May 18. A day after uniting the two major communist parties - Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) - leaders from both sides have agreed to form panels at the provincial and local levels and complete the unification process from top to bottom. The panels will get three months to complete the remaining unification process. An action plan is being formulated shortly on how to make the unification process respectable in the party’s organization across the country. “So far, we have not finalized the action plan on how to complete the remaining unification works. A joint meeting of the standing committee and the secretariat will decide it,” said Narayan Kaji Shrestha, spokesperson for NCP.
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May - 18 
A female militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) arrested from Kachijhuli area in Mymensingh District of Mymensingh Division on May 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee Feroza Rahman (42) worked in the women sect
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A female militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) arrested from Kachijhuli area in Mymensingh District of Mymensingh Division on May 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee Feroza Rahman (42) worked in the women section of JMB. A large number of militant books and leaflets were recovered from her.
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May - 18 
Earlier, Army troops serving Vellamullivaikkal areas in Mullaitivu District of Northern Province, where the final phase of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) took place in 2009 took place, held a 'Dansela' on May 18 o
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Earlier, Army troops serving Vellamullivaikkal areas in Mullaitivu District of Northern Province, where the final phase of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) took place in 2009 took place, held a 'Dansela' on May 18 on behalf of fallen War Heroes and distributed refreshments among all civilians who were commemorating their war dead, reports Colombo Page. The troops of the 68 Division under the instructions of their commanding officer Major General Rasika Fernando organized the Dansela and distributed fruit drinks to the Tamil civilians who were attending memorial events held in the area to commemorate the deaths of their loved ones. Meanwhile, troops of the 552 Brigade in the 55 Division on the directions of Brigadier Jayantha Gunaratne offered milky refreshments to all those returning to Jaffna in vehicles at Iyyakachchi after their participation in different memorial events in Vellamullivaikkal and other areas. The Army organized the Dansalas to invoke merits to the fallen war heroes of the tri services.Meanwhile, the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) will set up 12 regional offices covering the entire country to receive information and complaints from families and other individuals of the missing persons, the OMP Chairman President's Counsel Saliya Peiris told media after the OMP held its second meeting at Matara city in Matara District of Southern Province on May 19, reports Colombo Page. The newly-created OMP which began public consultations on May 12 in Mannar District held its second public meeting at Matara District Secretariat.
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May - 18 
Meanwhile, Human rights Watch (HRW) says nine years after the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists ended in Sri Lanka with the elimination of the terror group, justice for human right abuses committed by both sides remai
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Meanwhile, Human rights Watch (HRW) says nine years after the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists ended in Sri Lanka with the elimination of the terror group, justice for human right abuses committed by both sides remains elusive, reports Colombo Page on May 18. Sri Lanka's three-decade long war with the LTTE came to an end on 18 May 2009 with the elimination of most of the LTTE leadership. According to the HRW, the Government's victory, however, had come at the cost of serious violations of the laws of war by both sides. During the conflict the LTTE committed sectarian massacres, political assassinations and suicide bombings, widely deployed child soldiers, and executed detainees while the Sri Lankan military committed countless arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances.
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May - 18 
On the ninth anniversary of the end of the war, Amnesty International called on the Government of Sri Lanka to provide information to the families of the disappeared, with detailed lists and information of persons who surrendered to the armed forces
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On the ninth anniversary of the end of the war, Amnesty International called on the Government of Sri Lanka to provide information to the families of the disappeared, with detailed lists and information of persons who surrendered to the armed forces in the final phase of the war, reports Colombo Page on May 18. In a statement Amnesty International recalled that the President Maithripala Sirisena, acknowledging the grievances presented by family members in June 2017, promised that he would instruct the National Security Council to release these lists.
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May - 18 
14 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen and Lashkargah Districts the capital of Helmand Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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14 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen and Lashkargah Districts the capital of Helmand Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 18 
Four Policemen including a Commander identified as Hayatullah were killed and four others were injured by 300 Taliban militants when they attacked with rockets and machine guns at a highway Police Post in Nahrain area of Qaisar District of Faryab Pro
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Four Policemen including a Commander identified as Hayatullah were killed and four others were injured by 300 Taliban militants when they attacked with rockets and machine guns at a highway Police Post in Nahrain area of Qaisar District of Faryab Province on May 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 18 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that United States (US) and Afghan Government were not adequately investigating possibly unlawful air-strikes in Afghanistan, which may contribute to rising civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 18. Rec
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that United States (US) and Afghan Government were not adequately investigating possibly unlawful air-strikes in Afghanistan, which may contribute to rising civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 18. Recent accounts from air-strike victims and witnesses in Nangarhar and other Afghan Provinces uncovered major failings in US and Afghan investigations of civilian deaths, injuries, and property damage, notably the unwillingness to interview witnesses and obtain other evidence on site, HRW said in a statement. HRW added that US forces have downsized their civilian casualties tracking mechanisms and never conduct on-site investigations after attacks resulting in civilian casualties, relying instead on visual and satellite imagery and unreliable Afghan Security Force reports.
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May - 18 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 29 militants were killed and 16 others were injured in operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) with support from Afghan Air and Artillery Forces in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Uruzg
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 29 militants were killed and 16 others were injured in operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) with support from Afghan Air and Artillery Forces in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Zabul, Farah, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on May 18.Separately, MoD Afghanistan stated Afghan National Defence and Security Force (ANDSF) were killed retook control of Tala Barfak District in Baghlan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 18. Tala Barfak District was lost to Taliban militants nearly ten days ago after the outfit launched a coordinated attack.
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May - 18 
Twelve Taliban militants and four Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed and another 18 militants and six ANP injured in a clash in Marouf District of Kandahar Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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Twelve Taliban militants and four Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed and another 18 militants and six ANP injured in a clash in Marouf District of Kandahar Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
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May - 19 
A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) identified as Highnamthang Jimmy was arrested on May 19 from Harinagar Market in Silchar District, reports The Sentinel. Eight bullets and a pistol were recovered from the
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A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) identified as Highnamthang Jimmy was arrested on May 19 from Harinagar Market in Silchar District, reports The Sentinel. Eight bullets and a pistol were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader has been arrested during a Police raid from Aurangabad District on May 19, reports Mid-day. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police team arrested the self-styled ‘commander&rsqu
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader has been arrested during a Police raid from Aurangabad District on May 19, reports Mid-day. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police team arrested the self-styled ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist near a brick kiln in the District, Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Prakash said. "We received information that around a dozen Maoists have gathered in the area for a meeting. Three special teams were immediately constituted to carry out the raid. One of the teams managed to arrest the self-styled commander," SP, Satya Prakash said, adding that the other rebels escaped into a nearby forest. The arrested Maoist leader has been identified as Sarju Ram, a resident of Banahi village in Pouthu Police Station area of the district, the SP said, adding, Ram, a history-sheeter, has several criminal cases filed against him in Goh and Bandeya Police Stations. A country-made carbine, a modifier, two live cartridges and Rs 880 in cash were recovered from the Ram's possession.
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May - 19 
CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager (yet to be identified) and set ablaze heavy construction vehicles in Dantewada District on May 19, reports ANI. The CPI-Maoist cadres armed with guns and wearing uniforms attacked during the road con
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CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager (yet to be identified) and set ablaze heavy construction vehicles in Dantewada District on May 19, reports ANI. The CPI-Maoist cadres armed with guns and wearing uniforms attacked during the road construction work, said Police.
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May - 19 
Former Indian Diplomat—Madhuri Gupta (61), who served in Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 19 sentenced for three years imprisonment for being spy for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Hindusta
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Former Indian Diplomat—Madhuri Gupta (61), who served in Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 19 sentenced for three years imprisonment for being spy for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Hindustan Times. From 2007 till her arrest on April 22, 2010, Madhuri Gupta served as Second Secretary (Press and Information) at Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. She was found guilty under Sections 3 and 5 of Official Secrets Act (OSA) and Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Madhuri Gupta passed-on the information to her ISI handlers—Mubshar Raza Rana and Jamshed, through her e-mail account from October 2009 to April 2010. The Court observed that in one of her e-mail conversation with her handlers, she promised to provide information about the Hydroelectric Power Projects in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) which could pose a serious consequence on India’s security.
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May - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘private’ Tingwang Wangsa in Khonsa town in Tirap District, reports Arunachal Times. A pisto
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘private’ Tingwang Wangsa in Khonsa town in Tirap District, reports Arunachal Times. A pistol along with live ammunition was recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 19 
SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team o
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SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team of the Police's Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. While the team was cordoning off Tumalpad forests, Maoists opened fire on them, SP, Meena said. After a prolonged gun-battle, the Maoists fled, the SP added. During search, four steel tiffin boxes, 12 gelatin rods, urea, 20 detonators, cordex wires, batteries and gunpowder were recovered from the spot, he said. A team of `military battalion no 1' of the Maoists led by company ‘commander’ Nagesh, which operates mostly in south Sukma, was involved in the encounter, SP, Meena added.
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May - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 19 filed Chargesheet against 15 people, including British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal, in connection to the targeted killings in Punjab, reports The Times of India. Along with&nbs
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 19 filed Chargesheet against 15 people, including British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal, in connection to the targeted killings in Punjab, reports The Times of India. Along with JagtarSingh Johal, the Chargesheet was filed against— Hardeep Singh Shera, Ramandeep Singh Canadian, Dharminder Singh Guggni, Anil Kumar aka Kala, Amaninder Singh aka Mindu, Manpreet Singh aka Mani, Ravipal Singh aka Bhunda, Pahad Singh, Parvez aka Farru, Malook Tomar, Harmeet Singh aka Happy aka PhD aka Doctor (suspected to be in Pakistan), Gurjinder Singh aka Shastri (suspected to be in Italy), Gursharanbir Singh akaGurusharan Singh Wahiwala aka Pehalwan (suspected to be in the UK), and Gurjant Singh Dhillon (suspected to be in Australia).The Investigation has revealed that the killings of Satpal Sharma and his son—Ramesh Sharma of Dera Sacha Sauda, and Durga Gupta—Punjab wing leader of Shiv Sena, were part of transnational conspiracy executed by senior leadership of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). The people who were targeted belong to specific community or organisation. It is clear that the objective behind these killings is to destabilise the law and order situation and revival of terrorism in Punjab, claimed the NIA. The Chargesheet was filed under Sections 302, 34, 379, 416, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 16, 17, 18, 18-A, 18-B, 20, 21 and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A] and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.
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May - 19 
Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli presiding over the first meeting of the lawmakers representing the party in the Parliament after the formation of the NCP at the Parliament Building at New Baneshwar of Kat
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Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli presiding over the first meeting of the lawmakers representing the party in the Parliament after the formation of the NCP at the Parliament Building at New Baneshwar of Kathmandu on May 19, said the party unification has created a viable condition for development and prosperity, reports Republica. "We want to project Nepal in 10 years from now as a heaven on earth crafted through the joint efforts of humans and nature. There would be a situation in which foreign tourists coming to Nepal would return home praising it," he said.Meanwhile, a storm is brewing in the newly-formed NCP amid allegation that some second-rung leaders from the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) received “an unfair advantage” in the merger between the two parties, reports The Himalayan Times on May 20. Among the leaders who are miffed at the party leadership is Jhalanath Khanal. He was number two in the erstwhile CPN-UML ahead of Madhav Kumar Nepal, but has been placed behind Nepal in the NCP. Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Ram Bahadur Thapa, who were associated with the CPN-Maoist Center before the unification, are also dissatisfied with their ranks in the NCP. Shrestha has been named NCP’s spokesperson though he wanted to be a General Secretary. Thapa has also shown dissatisfaction with party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and has urged him to rank him above Pokharel in seniority.
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May - 19 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Police arrested four members of the sword-wielding criminal Ava Gang in the Kodikamam area in Jaffna District of Northern Province on May19, reports Colombo Page. The STF recovered two motorcycles and a stock of w
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Police arrested four members of the sword-wielding criminal Ava Gang in the Kodikamam area in Jaffna District of Northern Province on May19, reports Colombo Page. The STF recovered two motorcycles and a stock of weapons, including two swords.
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May - 19 
16 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground strikes conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Rodat, Khogyani, Achen, Kot and Heska Mina Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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16 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground strikes conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Rodat, Khogyani, Achen, Kot and Heska Mina Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
27 Taliban militants and 12 Policemen were killed and 17 other militants were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province when militants attacked security check-points on May 19, reports Bakhtar News. 12 Security Personnel were killed and ei
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27 Taliban militants and 12 Policemen were killed and 17 other militants were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province when militants attacked security check-points on May 19, reports Bakhtar News. 12 Security Personnel were killed and eight others injured, adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 19 
Afghan Defense Minister General Tariq Shah Bahrami said that the growing violence and recent war in Farah Province may have links with issues surrounding the management of water resources, reports Khaama Press on May 19. Pentagon Officials
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Afghan Defense Minister General Tariq Shah Bahrami said that the growing violence and recent war in Farah Province may have links with issues surrounding the management of water resources, reports Khaama Press on May 19. Pentagon Officials (unnamed) had earlier said that they were not ruling out the involvement of Iran in a major offensive carried out by the Taliban militants in Farah City.
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May - 19 
Eight people were killed and 45 wounded in a series of explosions in a stadium during a cricket match in Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. The explosions occurred among spectators at 2300 Hrs (local time). No group has yet claimed t
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Eight people were killed and 45 wounded in a series of explosions in a stadium during a cricket match in Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. The explosions occurred among spectators at 2300 Hrs (local time). No group has yet claimed the murders but the Taliban said they were not responsible. Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, on the border with Pakistan, has a Taliban presence and is also a stronghold of the Islamic State (IS). In September 2017 IS claimed a suicide bombing on a cricket match in Kabul which left three dead and five injured.
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May - 19 
Five Taliban militants including a key Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Mawlavi Agha Achekzai were killed and three others were injured by Security Forces in Doulatabad District of Faryab Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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Five Taliban militants including a key Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Mawlavi Agha Achekzai were killed and three others were injured by Security Forces in Doulatabad District of Faryab Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
Meanwhile, 1000 acres of poppy cultivated farm were destroyed in a counter-narcotics operation in unspecified District(s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 19
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Meanwhile, 1000 acres of poppy cultivated farm were destroyed in a counter-narcotics operation in unspecified District(s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 19
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May - 19 
Seven Taliban militants including ‘shadow in-charge’ of a canal identified as Mullah Khanzadeh were arrested National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 20.
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Seven Taliban militants including ‘shadow in-charge’ of a canal identified as Mullah Khanzadeh were arrested National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 20.
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May - 19 
States (US) Department of Defence (DoD) said that for the first time six Military Corps in Afghanistan are on the offensive against militants, reports Tolo News on May 19. Pentagon Spokesperson Dana White said that Afghan Military Corps off
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States (US) Department of Defence (DoD) said that for the first time six Military Corps in Afghanistan are on the offensive against militants, reports Tolo News on May 19. Pentagon Spokesperson Dana White said that Afghan Military Corps offensive status against militants, especially Taliban, will increase cooperation and will increase Security Forces efficiency.
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May - 19 
Ten Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured by Security Forces in Qarqeen District of Jowzjan Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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Ten Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured by Security Forces in Qarqeen District of Jowzjan Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed urged current President Abdulla Yameen to reconsider his decision and allow him [Nasheed] to run for the Presidency Elections this year if the people of the Maldives wish for, report Raajje on May
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Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed urged current President Abdulla Yameen to reconsider his decision and allow him [Nasheed] to run for the Presidency Elections this year if the people of the Maldives wish for, report Raajje on May 19. Though, the United Nations (UN) has announced their consent in his favour and five judges of the Maldives’ Supreme Court unanimously permitted him to contest in elections, the public of the Maldives did not get the opportunity yet to make the decision on this. Therefore, it is a request to the members of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) from Thulhaadhoo constituency and other Atolls to vote for him in the upcoming party primaries, said Nasheed via Skype. “President Yameen would not want to contest against me. The upcoming elections are more important for both of us. It will be an election in which the Maldivian public will make one of the most important decisions for our nation which is currently seems to be hanging over a razor blade,” Nasheed referred to critical political situation in the Maldives.
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May - 20 
A husband wife duo of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), surrendered before Meghalaya Home Minister, James K Sangma on May 20 at Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The surrendered militants were ident
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A husband wife duo of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), surrendered before Meghalaya Home Minister, James K Sangma on May 20 at Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The surrendered militants were identified as Aiborlang Thongni, alias Bahbah Mawpud and his wife identified as Rishalin Syiemlieh. Thongni, a senior most cadre in Bangladesh, joined the HNLC in the year 2001 and was trained at Chittagong, Bangladesh and had been staying in Bilwa, Bangladesh. On the other hand, Syiemlieh who was closely associated with senior cadres of HNLC joined the outfit when she was 14 years of age. In Bangladesh, she had undergone arms training in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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May - 20 
A minor boy was injured after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a group of protesters who pelted stones at them in Arampora village of Sopore in Baramulla District on May 20 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs fired teargas and rubber bulle
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A minor boy was injured after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a group of protesters who pelted stones at them in Arampora village of Sopore in Baramulla District on May 20 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs fired teargas and rubber bullets after their vehicle came under stone-pelting in Arampora area. A nine-year-old boy, identified as Rizwan Ahmad Kaboo, was injured.
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May - 20 
A truck engaged in construction of Imphal-Jiribam railway project was set ablaze by suspected militants along the National Highway-37 in Noney District, reports Imphal Free Press . Police stated that truck was torched by three unidentified
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A truck engaged in construction of Imphal-Jiribam railway project was set ablaze by suspected militants along the National Highway-37 in Noney District, reports Imphal Free Press . Police stated that truck was torched by three unidentified cadres of a hill based militant groups while the truck was heading towards a tunnel construction site near Noney District Headquarters. Altogether 1500 personnel of Assam Rifles, Manipur Rifles, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN), State police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have been guarding the project. Fourteen cases of abduction and shooting of people engaged in the railway project were reported during the last one year.
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May - 20 
According to sources, resumption of armed conflict between the Myanmar Army and rebel Arakan Army (AA) has made over 300 Myanmar refugees reluctant to return to their villages, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Police said nearly 1,750 Buddh
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According to sources, resumption of armed conflict between the Myanmar Army and rebel Arakan Army (AA) has made over 300 Myanmar refugees reluctant to return to their villages, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Police said nearly 1,750 Buddhist and Christian refugees from Myanmar's Arakan (Rakhine) state fled their villages, crossed the international border and entered Mizoram's Lawngtlai district in November 2017. Nearly 321 refugees are still in Mizoram and are reluctant to return to their respective villages fearing reprisal as armed conflict between Myanmar Army and the rebels intensified recently. After a short break from February to April, two encounters took place again between the Myanmar Army and Arakan Army on May 9 and 12. Initially, about 1,750 refugees entered Mizoram and were taking refuge at makeshift camps in four villages - Zochachhuah, Laitlang, Dumzautlang and Hmawngbuchhuah in Lawngtlai District. The refugees who arrived in Mizoram are mostly Buddhists and Christians belonging to the Zhakai tribe. Lawngtlai police also said the refugees were reluctant to return to their villages out of fear of landmines. Assam Rifles personnel had defused 31 landmines in Mizoram since November last year.
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May - 20 
After suffering heavy losses in retaliatory shelling and firing by the Border Security Force (BSF), Pakistani Rangers on May 20 called up BSF formations and pleaded for ceasefire on the International Border (IB), which was active for the past about o
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After suffering heavy losses in retaliatory shelling and firing by the Border Security Force (BSF), Pakistani Rangers on May 20 called up BSF formations and pleaded for ceasefire on the International Border (IB), which was active for the past about one week in which two jawans (troopers) and four civilians were killed on the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. However on May 20 late night, Pakistan violated ceasefire at Narayanpur and Baba Chamliyal forward areas in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. Shelling and firing started at 10.10 pm and was retaliated effectively by the Indian side. No damages were reported on the Indian side when the reports last came in.
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May - 20 
An infant was killed and nine others including a Special Police Officer (SPO) and five women were injured as Pakistan again violated ceasefire at Khour in Akhnoor sector on the Line of Control (LoC) and Arnia on the International Border (IB) in Jammu
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An infant was killed and nine others including a Special Police Officer (SPO) and five women were injured as Pakistan again violated ceasefire at Khour in Akhnoor sector on the Line of Control (LoC) and Arnia on the International Border (IB) in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior on May 21. Pakistan targeted the civilian areas, Border Security Force (BSF) posts and a Police Station since May 20 night while authorities shut down educational institutions within five kilometers radius of the IB. An eight month old child, Nitin son of Gopal Dass, a resident of village Seri Pallai in Jogwan village of Khour tehsil in Akhnoor sector, was killed when bullets fired by Pakistan Army hit him in premises of the house, where he was sleeping last night (May 20) along with the family members. The Pakistani firing lasted few minutes, sources said, adding that body of the infant was handed over to his family on May 21 afternoon after completion of legal formalities.
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May - 20 
anti-CPI-Maoist posters were found in various parts of Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada District on May 20, reports Pragativadi. The posters condemned the violent activities of Maoists and urged the red rebels to stop violence and killing dalits,
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anti-CPI-Maoist posters were found in various parts of Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada District on May 20, reports Pragativadi. The posters condemned the violent activities of Maoists and urged the red rebels to stop violence and killing dalits, women and youths in the tribal-dominated areas including Niyamgiri. The posters were put up by Adivasi Ekta Samiti at the walls of Kalyansinghpur high school and Jagannath temple.
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May - 20 
BSF conducted anti-tunnel exercise along the IB in Hiranagar in Kathua District but couldn’t detect the tunnel so far, adds Daily Excelsior. The infiltrators, if any, also remained untraced as they were not spotted by any security agency o
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BSF conducted anti-tunnel exercise along the IB in Hiranagar in Kathua District but couldn’t detect the tunnel so far, adds Daily Excelsior. The infiltrators, if any, also remained untraced as they were not spotted by any security agency or the civilians later. Security agencies have reports that a number of militants were camping at the launching pads on Pakistan side of the IB and they could try to infiltrate under the cover of ceasefire violations by the Rangers. In view of this, the BSF was already maintaining very high alert along the border right from Lakhanpur to Akhnoor to thwart the intrusion bids.
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May - 20 
BSF on May 20 released thermal-imagery footage showing destruction of Pakistani bunker on the IB. All Rangers inside the bunker were reported dead. Normally, there are two Rangers in one bunker in the forward areas. The image showed the BSF hitting t
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BSF on May 20 released thermal-imagery footage showing destruction of Pakistani bunker on the IB. All Rangers inside the bunker were reported dead. Normally, there are two Rangers in one bunker in the forward areas. The image showed the BSF hitting the target accurately and the Pakistani bunker going up in the flames. Within minutes, it was reduced to ashes. There were no chances of survival of anyone present inside the bunker and all the Rangers (in the bunker) were believed dead. Official sources said that the befitting reply given by BSF units to unprovoked shelling and firing by the Pakistani Rangers on the IB, has forced them to plead for ceasefire. Sources also said the Pakistani Rangers had suffered heavy losses, both in terms of men and strategic assets in their Sialkot sector opposite Arnia and RS Pura sectors of Jammu District. The posts and bunkers of the Rangers were destroyed in the forward areas, which was necessitated as all these posts were targeting civilian areas on the Indian side inflicting casualties and damage to the property.
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May - 20 
Charaideo Police arrested a militant of an unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel on May 21. The arrested militant was identified as Tiping Wangsho. A pistol a
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Charaideo Police arrested a militant of an unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel on May 21. The arrested militant was identified as Tiping Wangsho. A pistol and four live bullets were recovered from the militant.
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May - 20 
Intelligence agencies have learnt that terrorist Masood Azhar led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is now selling medicines and offering Hijama-based alternative treatment of several diseases in order to collect funds across Pakistan, reports India Today&
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Intelligence agencies have learnt that terrorist Masood Azhar led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is now selling medicines and offering Hijama-based alternative treatment of several diseases in order to collect funds across Pakistan, reports India Today on May 21. Advertisements in form of hoardings, banners and pamphlets have been put out by JeM's charity wing Al Rehmat Trust. India Today has accessed a copy of such pamphlet which was distributed in Peshawar in Pakistan. Al Rehmat Trust was designated a global terrorist organisation for being an operational front for JeM by the US Government in 2010. Headed by Masood Azhar's close confidant Ghulam Murtaza, Al Rehmat Trust has been the main source of funding for JeM over the years.
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May - 20 
nine people including eight Rohingyas were arrested by Police from Hatta Golapati in lmphal East District, reports The Telegraph on May 21. Four of the arrestees have been identified as Mohammad Younus, 27, Mohammad Anwar, 28, and Mohammed
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nine people including eight Rohingyas were arrested by Police from Hatta Golapati in lmphal East District, reports The Telegraph on May 21. Four of the arrestees have been identified as Mohammad Younus, 27, Mohammad Anwar, 28, and Mohammed Ismaile, 28, from Myanmar, and Sultana, 27, a Bangladeshi national. Two United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards and four fake Aadhaar cards were recovered from the detained individuals. Deputy inspector-general K. Jayantakumar stated that two of the detainees Younus and Anwar applied for UNHCR ID card and then went to Bethindi Bitatanagar in Jammu and Kashmir. They came to Imphal on May 16.
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May - 20 
Pakistan army also violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Lam and Janghar areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District on May 20 evening by resorting to few mortar shelling and firing with automatic and semi-automatic weapons, reports&
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Pakistan army also violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Lam and Janghar areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District on May 20 evening by resorting to few mortar shelling and firing with automatic and semi-automatic weapons, reports Daily Excelsior. Though there was no official confirmation, an Army jawan was reportedly injured in the shelling. The Army retaliated effectively to silence the Pakistani guns.
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May - 20 
Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar for the second consecutive day on May 20 ahead of death anniversary of Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, reports Daily Excelsior. The old city of Srinagar has been kept out of bounds ahead of death anniversar
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Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar for the second consecutive day on May 20 ahead of death anniversary of Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, reports Daily Excelsior. The old city of Srinagar has been kept out of bounds ahead of death anniversaries of Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone on May 21. Police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) erected barricades to thwart any protests in old city. Farooq was killed in 1990, while Lone was killed in 2002 while commemorating 12th anniversary of Farooq at Eidgah in Srinagar. The old city will continue to remain sealed on May 21 on the occasion of Mirwaiz anniversary as a precautionary measure to prevent violence.
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May - 20 
Seven Security Forces (SFs) were killed and one critically injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Cholnar in Dantewada District on May 20, reports 
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Seven Security Forces (SFs) were killed and one critically injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Cholnar in Dantewada District on May 20, reports The Asian Age. The joint team of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the District Force (DF) were patrolling the Cholnar-Kirandul road to provide security to trucks carrying construction material for road works between Kirandul and Palnar villages. CPI-Maoist cadres blew up Police vehicle, carrying the SFs with an IED blast creating 10-feet crater on the road and tossed the Police vehicle into the air. Five SFs died on the spot, while two jawans succumbed to their injuries during treatment. CPI-Maoist cadres took away two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, two AK 47s and two Self Loading Rifles (SLRs) from the slain Police personnel. The CAF killed are identified as head constable Vikram Yadav and constables Rajesh Kumar Singh, Ravinath Patel and Arjun Rajbhar. While, the slain DF jawans were identified as head constable Ramkumar Yadav, constable Tikeshwar Dhruv and assistant constable Shalik Ram Sinha. The identity of the injured personnel is yet t be ascertained. The IED might have been planted around six months ago and was detonated on May 20, targeting the Police vehicle, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG), P. Sundarraj.
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May - 20 
SFs killed another CPI-Maoist cadre, during combing operations in Sukma District, reportsSakshi.comon May 21. CPI-Maoist cadres have initiated the exchange of fire with SFs. The retaliation by SFs led to the death of a women Maoist cadre, while 15 Ma
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SFs killed another CPI-Maoist cadre, during combing operations in Sukma District, reportsSakshi.comon May 21. CPI-Maoist cadres have initiated the exchange of fire with SFs. The retaliation by SFs led to the death of a women Maoist cadre, while 15 Maoists have fled from the encounter spot after injuries, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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May - 20 
SFs on May 20 continued its operation in Handwara forests in Kupwara District after the killing four militants on May 18-19, reports Daily Excelsior. They killed four members of a group of at least six militants who had recently infiltrated into
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SFs on May 20 continued its operation in Handwara forests in Kupwara District after the killing four militants on May 18-19, reports Daily Excelsior. They killed four members of a group of at least six militants who had recently infiltrated into Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from them. Sources said that reinforcements of Army and SOG have been rushed to the area and the operation is still going on against the rest of the militants of the group.
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May - 20 
Sources said the BSF might accept the ceasefire plea of the Rangers but would retaliate very effectively if Pakistan again violated ceasefire or tried to push infiltrators into the Indian territory from the IB. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a
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Sources said the BSF might accept the ceasefire plea of the Rangers but would retaliate very effectively if Pakistan again violated ceasefire or tried to push infiltrators into the Indian territory from the IB. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the LoC this year. Over 700 incidents of fire and shelling were reported, which left 38 people including 18 security personnel dead and scores injured.
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May - 20 
State Police Department has decided to upgrade its security measured by constituting a dedicated special commando unit to tackle law and order situation, including counter-insurgency, reports Northeast Today on May 20. Director-general of P
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State Police Department has decided to upgrade its security measured by constituting a dedicated special commando unit to tackle law and order situation, including counter-insurgency, reports Northeast Today on May 20. Director-general of Police L.M. Khaute stated that ‘The manpower for the special commando unit is being culled from the 265 state police personnel’. Khaute said of the 265 Policemen, 20 officers, including five each from Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Bishnupur Districts, will be picked up to supervise the personnel. The officers will work under the command of inspector James Thangal, who will be the unit’s officer-in-charge. Thangal will work under the command of Imphal West Additional Superintendent of Police (operations) N. Madhunimai Singh. The unit’s overall control will be under the purview of the deputy inspector-general of police-range 1.
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May - 20 
The Afghanistan Government has engaged in negotiations with Taliban regarding the release of seven Indian engineers who were abducted by the outfit near Cheshma-e-Sher area in Baghlan Province in Afghanistan on May 6, reports The Times of India&
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The Afghanistan Government has engaged in negotiations with Taliban regarding the release of seven Indian engineers who were abducted by the outfit near Cheshma-e-Sher area in Baghlan Province in Afghanistan on May 6, reports The Times of India on May 21. All negotiations will be secret until the safe release of Indians. The meeting were held with some elders in the tribal area for the release of Indians and they [elders] are talking to the leaders of Taliban to endure the safe release, said an unnamed Afghanistan official. India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval also had telephonic conversation with his Afghanistan counterpart— Mohammad Hanif Atmar in the matter.
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May - 20 
The Assam Police on May 20 arrested Ranjumoni Barua from Kakopathar market in Tinsukia District and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 200 worth INR 25,000, reports The Sentinel Assam. Ranjumoni is charg
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The Assam Police on May 20 arrested Ranjumoni Barua from Kakopathar market in Tinsukia District and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 200 worth INR 25,000, reports The Sentinel Assam. Ranjumoni is charged under Sections 489-B and 489-C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC); investigation is on-going in the matter.
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May - 20 
The Mumbai Police Commissioner was directed by the Bombay High Court to set-up a special team of officer who have prior experience in solving cybercrimes, to investigate the matter of alleged defamatory e-mails received by the Tata Motors Insurance B
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The Mumbai Police Commissioner was directed by the Bombay High Court to set-up a special team of officer who have prior experience in solving cybercrimes, to investigate the matter of alleged defamatory e-mails received by the Tata Motors Insurance Broking and Advisory (TMIBA) from fake e-mail addresses, reports The Indian Express. The Cyber-cell of Mumbai Police had written to the Google India for assistance in tracing the e-mails and the details of the addresses, Mumbai Police’s Cyber-cell informed the court.
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May - 20 
Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 20 recovered a cache of weapons during a raid on a house in Kili Barat area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The CTD confiscated a large amount of weapons, explosive
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Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 20 recovered a cache of weapons during a raid on a house in Kili Barat area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The CTD confiscated a large amount of weapons, explosive material and suicide vests from the house. A CTD spokesperson also claimed that the raid occurred after the CTD managed to gain information from terrorists it had earlier apprehended. The CTD, however, did not make any arrests during this operation.
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May - 20 
Sirajganj Special Tribunal on May 20 sentenced Mohamad Ataullah alias Bahadur Ali (30), a militant of JMB to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, reports Dhaka Tribune. Ataullah was arrested
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Sirajganj Special Tribunal on May 20 sentenced Mohamad Ataullah alias Bahadur Ali (30), a militant of JMB to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, reports Dhaka Tribune. Ataullah was arrested a mosque in Tarash of Sirajganj District on July 18, 2016, on charges of instigating the jihadist movement in remote areas of Sirajganj, by spreading propaganda among the local people.
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May - 20 
14 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and two other ANA soldiers were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20.
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14 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and two other ANA soldiers were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20.
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May - 20 
16 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Mir Khan Wal area of Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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16 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Mir Khan Wal area of Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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May - 20 
Eleven militants affiliated to Taliban and Islamic State (IS) outfits were targeted in a drone-strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on May 20, reports Bakhtar News.
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Eleven militants affiliated to Taliban and Islamic State (IS) outfits were targeted in a drone-strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on May 20, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 20 
Four militants were killed and three others injured in operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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Four militants were killed and three others injured in operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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May - 20 
Four Taliban militants including a local ‘leader’ Mullah Din Mohammad were killed and three others injured in an air-strike conducted in Posht Rod District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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Four Taliban militants including a local ‘leader’ Mullah Din Mohammad were killed and three others injured in an air-strike conducted in Posht Rod District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, 12 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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Meanwhile, 12 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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May - 20 
Sixteen militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by United States (US) in Chaharbaran District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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Sixteen militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by United States (US) in Chaharbaran District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21.
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May - 20 
Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Iran Bahram Qassemi told reporters that Tehran notes the allegations by certain sides in Afghanistan accusing the neighboring countries for supporting the Taliban after the past week attacks in F
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Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Iran Bahram Qassemi told reporters that Tehran notes the allegations by certain sides in Afghanistan accusing the neighboring countries for supporting the Taliban after the past week attacks in Farah City, reports Khaama Press on May 21. Qassemi said talks about water resources are also underway between the two countries and linking the issue to the internal problems in Afghanistan is not logical, correct and rational.
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May - 20 
Taliban centers were destroyed by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an operation in Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 21.
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Taliban centers were destroyed by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an operation in Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 21.
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May - 20 
Three Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) members were injured in an explosion in Shah Mir area of Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province on May 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) members were injured in an explosion in Shah Mir area of Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province on May 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 20 
Three militants including two Pakistani nationals were arrested by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Hot Khel District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21. Two kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate and C4 explosives were recovered from th
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Three militants including two Pakistani nationals were arrested by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Hot Khel District of Kabul Province, reports Khaama Press on May 21. Two kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate and C4 explosives were recovered from them. One militant is the resident of Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province while others are the residents of Peshawar city of Pakistan.
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May - 20 
two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered and defused by Security Forces in an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 21.
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two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered and defused by Security Forces in an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 21.
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May - 20 
The Maldives’ Election Commission (EC), on May 20, has declared that any individual convicted of a criminal offence is ineligible to contest in a political party’s Presidential primary elections, and such elections would be annulled, repo
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The Maldives’ Election Commission (EC), on May 20, has declared that any individual convicted of a criminal offence is ineligible to contest in a political party’s Presidential primary elections, and such elections would be annulled, reports Mihaaru. The EC has made the statement soon after former President Mohamed Nasheed had applied to contest in main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s presidential primary scheduled to be held May 30. While MDP's Electoral Committee has deemed his application valid, Nasheed is currently sentenced to 13-years in jail under terrorism charges over the arbitrary detention of a judge during his regime.
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May - 21 
a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant allegedly involved in in Dikom pipeline blast in 2017 was arrested from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on May 22. The militant has been identified as Ganesh Gogoi.
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a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant allegedly involved in in Dikom pipeline blast in 2017 was arrested from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph on May 22. The militant has been identified as Ganesh Gogoi.
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May - 21 
According to Government officials, the talks between Government of India (GoI) and United Liberation Front of Asom- Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) is at a crucial stage, reportsAssam Tribuneon May 21. According to sources, despite a broad agreement bein
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According to Government officials, the talks between Government of India (GoI) and United Liberation Front of Asom- Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) is at a crucial stage, reportsAssam Tribuneon May 21. According to sources, despite a broad agreement being worked out, the talks were critically poised. The pro-talk faction’s demand for scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has upset GoI’s plan. A senior pro-talk leader admitted that their demand for scrapping of the Bill was not part of the original charter of demands submitted to GoI. They have placed the fresh demand later, he said, adding, “rest of the demands have more or less been settled.” Sources disclosed that when the pro-talk faction came up with their latest demand, a draft agreement had been almost stitched up and they were in the process of fine tuning it and seeking the nod of various Central ministries.
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May - 21 
An analysis of the call records of 24 Bangladeshi youths arrested in Tripura has revealed that they were in regular touch with Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, reports The Telegraph on May 21. An official source said examinatio
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An analysis of the call records of 24 Bangladeshi youths arrested in Tripura has revealed that they were in regular touch with Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, reports The Telegraph on May 21. An official source said examination of the call records of the youths' mobile phones had confirmed that they were in touch with ISI operatives based in Kashmir and Pakistan. The official also added that it is being investigated how the youths came into contact with the ISI agents and for what purpose. It is suspected that the ISI might be trying to tap them for carrying out anti-India activities. The accused, aged between 20 and 30 years, had entered India through Petrapole border checkpoint in Bengal. They claimed to be students of madarsas in the Deoband area of Uttar Pradesh. Tripura police had recovered fake Aadhaar cards from them and investigations revealed that the cards were morphed at a shop in Deoband.
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May - 21 
Assam Rifles (AR) on May 21 recovered two GSG-5 German rifles with four magazines, one Uzkon semi-automatic shot gun with three magazines, two 9 mm Beretta pistols with four magazines, one 9 mm Sigsauer pistol with two magazines, cordtex, detonators
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Assam Rifles (AR) on May 21 recovered two GSG-5 German rifles with four magazines, one Uzkon semi-automatic shot gun with three magazines, two 9 mm Beretta pistols with four magazines, one 9 mm Sigsauer pistol with two magazines, cordtex, detonators and more than 6000 rounds of ammunition, reports Imphal Free Press. The weapons were being transported to Ukhrul.
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May - 21 
authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Amy 21 to prevent a separatist march, adds Daily Excelsior. Police and para-military CRPF were deployed in full strength and roads barricaded to prevent the march. Separatists had cal
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authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Amy 21 to prevent a separatist march, adds Daily Excelsior. Police and para-military CRPF were deployed in full strength and roads barricaded to prevent the march. Separatists had called the march to Eidgah in Srinagar to commemorate the death anniversaries of late Mirwaiz Maulana Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone. All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has also been placed under house arrest in his uptown Hyderpora residence in Srinagar while Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik has been taken into preventive custody. Restrictions were imposed in the areas falling under the Police Stations of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, MR Gunj and Safa Kadal in the old city, while partial restrictions are in place in Maisuma and Kralkhud in the uptown areas.
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May - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a lorry carrying beedi leaves on the in Visakhapatnam District on May 21, reports Telangana Today. CPI-Maoist had called for a State –wide Bandh (general sh
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a lorry carrying beedi leaves on the in Visakhapatnam District on May 21, reports Telangana Today. CPI-Maoist had called for a State –wide Bandh (general shutdown), demanding Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh on May 20. The Maoist bandh affected the movements of vehicles between Paderu and Chintappale.
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May - 21 
Five militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were arrested when they were on their way to Myanmar for training, reports Northeast Today on May 22. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajen Sing stated th
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Five militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were arrested when they were on their way to Myanmar for training, reports Northeast Today on May 22. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajen Sing stated that ‘Four men and a boy were apprehended as they were about to go by train to Dimapur in Nagaland and thereafter to Myanmar’.
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May - 21 
Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on May 21 arrested two persons—Mohammad Abdus Sattar and Azad and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 10 Lakhs from their possession, reports India Today. Both—Sa
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Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on May 21 arrested two persons—Mohammad Abdus Sattar and Azad and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 10 Lakhs from their possession, reports India Today. Both—Sattar and Azad were trying to buy material from a shop with the FICNs. The counterfeit notes were in the denomination of INR 2,000, said an unnamed Police official. Sattar is a resident of Kaliachak in Malda District of West Bengal, whereas Azad is from Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
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May - 21 
Police foiled rifle snatching bid when militants attacked a Police Post at Saidpora in Pulwama District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. No one suffered injuries in the exchange of fire on the either side. Security Forces (SFs) immediately co
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Police foiled rifle snatching bid when militants attacked a Police Post at Saidpora in Pulwama District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. No one suffered injuries in the exchange of fire on the either side. Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and launched searches.
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May - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation and recovered an AK 56 rifle with some live bullets at Phumlen Lake near Langmeidong in Thoubal District, Imphal Free Press on May 22. SFs recovered eight live bullets, one magazine and few
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation and recovered an AK 56 rifle with some live bullets at Phumlen Lake near Langmeidong in Thoubal District, Imphal Free Press on May 22. SFs recovered eight live bullets, one magazine and few other items.
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May - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Bijapur District on May 21, reports The Hindu. The incident comes the very day after seven Policemen were killed in an Improvised Explosive Devic
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Bijapur District on May 21, reports The Hindu. The incident comes the very day after seven Policemen were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District on May 20. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 21 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Shenbagavalli, who reportedly participated in an arms training on Kodaikanal Hills in 2004, was brought from Puzhal Central Prison, Chennai, and produced before Judi
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Shenbagavalli, who reportedly participated in an arms training on Kodaikanal Hills in 2004, was brought from Puzhal Central Prison, Chennai, and produced before Judicial Magistrate Court II in Dindigul District on May 21, reports The Hindu. The court adjourned the case till June 4 for further hearing. Later, Shenbagavalli was taken back to the Puzhal prison. When Anti-Naxal Wing Police killed Naveen Prasad for participating in the arms training at Poyyavali area on Upper Kodaikanal hills in 2004, nine suspected Maoists managed to escape. The Police arrested one Ranjith at the spot. After an intensive search, the Police arrested seven suspected Maoists in different parts of the State. Shenbagavalli was arrested in Pullarambakkam village near Poondi in Tiruvallur District on February 10 this year.
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May - 21 
the Border Security Force (BSF) has hit a number of Pakistani posts in which a Ranger was killed and three others were injured on May 21-night, addsDaily Excelsior. However, there were reports that number of casualties and damages on Pakistan side wa
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the Border Security Force (BSF) has hit a number of Pakistani posts in which a Ranger was killed and three others were injured on May 21-night, addsDaily Excelsior. However, there were reports that number of casualties and damages on Pakistan side was very high as compared to India. An official report said Badwaal Post of the Pakistani Rangers in Charwah sector of Sialkot was hit along with other posts and bunkers in retaliatory shelling by the BSF in which a Ranger identified as Muhammad Akhtar was killed and three others identified as Sardar Hussain, Arshad Hussain and Yasir Khan, were seriously injured. Several Pakistani Posts were hit at Charwah, Harpal and Bajra Garhi sectors of Sialkot in which some Rangers were killed or injured. Their posts were reduced to ashes. Nearly one lakh population of Pakistan in Sialkot has fled their houses for safer areas. The BSF was targeting the forward posts of Rangers and not the civilian areas while the Rangers were directly hitting civilian population on the Indian side.
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May - 21 
The DGP said the State Government has approved the rehabilitation package of 64 surrendered cadres, mostly belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and package for the remaining 14 cadres is in progress, reportsThe Shillong Timeson May 22.
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The DGP said the State Government has approved the rehabilitation package of 64 surrendered cadres, mostly belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and package for the remaining 14 cadres is in progress, reportsThe Shillong Timeson May 22.
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May - 21 
There are 16 more Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants still in Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times on May 22. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Bir Singh stated that the recent surrender of two HNLC c
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There are 16 more Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants still in Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times on May 22. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Bir Singh stated that the recent surrender of two HNLC cadres would prompt others to join mainstream. He added that currently there are no camps of HNLC in Bangladesh. Police sources said the top leaders of HNLC have made Bangladesh as their second home and the remaining cadres live by working in betel nut plantations.
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May - 21 
three persons were arrested and booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) for participating in stone pelting on Security Forces (SFs) and working as Over Ground Workers (OGWs) for militants in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District on May 21, reports 
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three persons were arrested and booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) for participating in stone pelting on Security Forces (SFs) and working as Over Ground Workers (OGWs) for militants in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Danish Rashid Bhat, Hilal Ahmad Ahangir and Faisul Ahmad hailing from Drabgam, Karimabad and Pirchoo villages respectively were booked under the Act. Bhat is cousin of slain militant ‘commander’ Sameer Tiger. He (Bhat) had quit militancy on insistence of his family.
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May - 21 
While shelling and firing stopped at Narayanpur and Baba Chamliyal villages in Ramgarh sector of Samba District on May 20 midnight, Pakistani Rangers started pounding forward posts of the BSF and civilian areas in entire Arnia sector around 9.30 am o
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While shelling and firing stopped at Narayanpur and Baba Chamliyal villages in Ramgarh sector of Samba District on May 20 midnight, Pakistani Rangers started pounding forward posts of the BSF and civilian areas in entire Arnia sector around 9.30 am on May 21, prompting the BSF jawans to retaliate. Nearly 70 heavy mortar shells including 80mm and 120mm fell in Arnia town. Two mortar shells fell inside Arnia police station and hit the building as well as policy Gypsy in which Station House Officer (SHO) Arnia Inspector Deepak Pathania and other police personnel had a narrow escape while a Special Police Officer (SPO) Gurcharan Singh R/o Suhagpur, was injured. The Police Station building suffered damage as shells explode inside the building premises. All villages in Arnia sector came under intense shelling and firing for more than five hours during the day in which a total of nine civilians, five of them women and a SPO, were injured. Police and civilians evacuated the injured and shifted them to hospitals including the Government Medical College, Jammu. All of them had sustained pellet injuries of mortar shells. Sources said Pakistan was using long range weaponry to target Arnia town and other civilian areas with 82mm and 120mm mortar shells. Amidst shelling, Police used Bullet-Proof bunkers to evacuate civilians trapped in forward villages of Treva, Alla, Pindi Charkan, Kathar, Kaku De Kothe, Pindi Camp, Rangpur and Jabowal in Arnia sector while number of civilians braved shelling and firing to reach safer areas. People even in Arnia town and all other forward villages have deserted their houses. While some of them left for the houses of their relatives and friends, others too take shelter at Government Higher Secondary School Slair and Panchayat Ghar Laswara, the two relief camps set up for the border dwellers. Authorities were in the process of opening more relief camps as number of the migrants swelled by late this evening.
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May - 21 
The Milli Muslim League (MML), the political face of Mumbai attack mastermind and chief of Jammat-ud-Dawah (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed on May 21 accused Pakistan's election commission of using delaying ta
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The Milli Muslim League (MML), the political face of Mumbai attack mastermind and chief of Jammat-ud-Dawah (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hafiz Saeed on May 21 accused Pakistan's election commission of using delaying tactics to register the group as a political party and committing contempt of court, reports Times of India. Saeed has already started campaigning for the MML with an eye on the general elections in Pakistan expected to be held on July 27. The MML has not been yet registered by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). "We are going to file a contempt of court petition in the Islamabad High Court against the ECP for using delaying tactics regarding enlisting of MML as a political party as per law," MML President Saifullah Khalid said in a statement. Khalid said the ECP's "tactics" are in clear violation of the high court verdict that forwarded the MML application to the ECP for enlisting it as a political entity but it is yet to comply with the orders.
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May - 21 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leader Jhala Nath Khanal on May 21 objected to party’s new hierarchy, reports Republica. He took exception to his demotion in the party hierarchy and demanded that he should be reinstated to his former position.
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leader Jhala Nath Khanal on May 21 objected to party’s new hierarchy, reports Republica. He took exception to his demotion in the party hierarchy and demanded that he should be reinstated to his former position. Khanal, who ranked second in the party hierarchy in the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), was placed in the fourth position behind two chairmen – KP Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal – and Madhav Kumar Nepal in the new hierarchy designed after the party’s merger with the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center). Khanal’s formal objection comes a day after he publicly announced that he would not accept the party’s decision. Though Khanal is the only leader to voice objection over the new hierarchy, there is growing discontent among second-rung leaders who claim that the merger had given unfair advantage to a few leaders.
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May - 21 
the Government on May 21 announced that it is to concentrate all its state mechanisms and resources on the implementation of the new Constitution, reports Republica. Unveiling the Government's policy and programs at the joint sitting of the
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the Government on May 21 announced that it is to concentrate all its state mechanisms and resources on the implementation of the new Constitution, reports Republica. Unveiling the Government's policy and programs at the joint sitting of the National Assembly and House of Representatives, President Bidya Devi Bhandari said that the Government will also prioritize capacity enhancement, infrastructure development and administrative facilitation at the local levels as well as in the provinces. With September 19 as the constitutional deadline for the enactment of laws on fundamental rights, the fiscal policy and programs have stressed the state's priority for the effective implementation of the new statute.
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May - 21 
Two persons were injured in a bomb explosion at the house of Bhim Poudel, the Ward Chairperson of the Damak Municipality Ward Number 7 in Jhapa District of Province 1, reports Kathmandu Post. Those injured in the incident are Semu Rai and Tiloch
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Two persons were injured in a bomb explosion at the house of Bhim Poudel, the Ward Chairperson of the Damak Municipality Ward Number 7 in Jhapa District of Province 1, reports Kathmandu Post. Those injured in the incident are Semu Rai and Tilochan Pokhrel who had come to visit their relatives at the house next to Poudel's. Both them who have been wounded in the hands and legs are being treated at the Lifeline Hospital in Damak.
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May - 21 
Mahidur Rahman (88), a war crime convict of Chapainawabganj District died at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital on May 21, reports The Daily Star. Mahidur was in Rajshahi jail. He was sentenced to jail till death in May, 2015 for crimes against hu
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Mahidur Rahman (88), a war crime convict of Chapainawabganj District died at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital on May 21, reports The Daily Star. Mahidur was in Rajshahi jail. He was sentenced to jail till death in May, 2015 for crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War. He was admitted to the hospital on April 28 over old age complications and died of heart attack around 1:00am.
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May - 21 
Police arrested five war crimes accused in Bhandaria area of Pirojpur District on May 21, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Fazlul Haque Howlader (75), Abdul Mannan Howlader (74), Azahar Ali Howlader (88), Ashraf Ali Howlader (67) and Ma
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Police arrested five war crimes accused in Bhandaria area of Pirojpur District on May 21, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Fazlul Haque Howlader (75), Abdul Mannan Howlader (74), Azahar Ali Howlader (88), Ashraf Ali Howlader (67) and Maharaz Howlader (68) accused in a case filed by Bijoy Krishna Bala of Purbo Pasharibunia village on October 10, 2015. Bijoy filed the case with Senior Judicial Magistrate's Court in Pirojpur, accusing them of murder, loot, arson and rape during the Liberation War in 1971. The court sent the arrestees to jail.
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May - 21 
The 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarians who left the Government at the time of no confidence motion have presented a separate policy statement, reports Daily News on May 22. According to former Minister Susil Premajayantha, t
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The 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarians who left the Government at the time of no confidence motion have presented a separate policy statement, reports Daily News on May 22. According to former Minister Susil Premajayantha, the policy statement is aiming at 21 areas which have direct impact on the lives of the general public. He said the reasons that compelled them to leave the government were included in the policy statement. A series of seminars will be held around the country to make the people aware of the policy statement, Premajayantha said.
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May - 21 
15 persons including two Policemen were released from Taliban captivity by Afghan Special Forces and six militants were arrested in Marja District of Helmand Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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15 persons including two Policemen were released from Taliban captivity by Afghan Special Forces and six militants were arrested in Marja District of Helmand Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 21 
A former ‘jihadi commander’ was killed by unknown assailants in Mahmud-e- Raqi District, the capital of Kapisa Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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A former ‘jihadi commander’ was killed by unknown assailants in Mahmud-e- Raqi District, the capital of Kapisa Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 21 
Eight Policemen were killed, seven others injured and five others held captive by Taliban militants when the militants attacked in unspecified District(s) of Paktia and Herat Provinces, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 22.
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Eight Policemen were killed, seven others injured and five others held captive by Taliban militants when the militants attacked in unspecified District(s) of Paktia and Herat Provinces, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 22.
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May - 21 
five de-miners employed by Aims De-mining Company (AMDC) working on Turkeminstan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Project were killed and another de-miner abducted by Taliban militants in the Malang Karez area of Maiwand District of Kandahar Provinc
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five de-miners employed by Aims De-mining Company (AMDC) working on Turkeminstan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Project were killed and another de-miner abducted by Taliban militants in the Malang Karez area of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on May 21, reports Tolo News. The pipeline passes through Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Helmand and Kandahar Provinces of Afghanistan.
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May - 21 
Global Witness organization has reported that the Islamic State (IS) outfit is extracting Talc from the deposits/mines in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan smuggling it across to Pakistan at the Torkham border where it can eventually be shipped out t
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Global Witness organization has reported that the Islamic State (IS) outfit is extracting Talc from the deposits/mines in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan smuggling it across to Pakistan at the Torkham border where it can eventually be shipped out to other markets, reports Khaama Press on May 22. The report citing unnamed sources claims that IS has brought engineers from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to carry out its activities. “It is all but certain that individuals and companies in China, Europe and the U.S. are effectively, if inadvertently, funding insurgent groups,” Nick Donovan, a Campaign Director at Global Witness added.
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May - 21 
Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) on May 21 said that currently almost 26 percent of voter registration centers have not yet opened in various regions of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to the IEC, 354 centers face s
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Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) on May 21 said that currently almost 26 percent of voter registration centers have not yet opened in various regions of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to the IEC, 354 centers face serious security threats. “Election materials have not been sent so far to 410 centers and these 410 centers are located in 41 Districts; the majority of these centers are in Ghazni; as you know, Ghazni has 17 Districts where 132 centers have been established. The problems which occurred there, have not been resolved so far and material has not been sent there; we will send the remaining material by air to 24 Districts, which are located across the country,” said Ezmarai Qalamyar, Head of Operations at the IEC. The IEC said that 123 voter registration centers have not opened in provincial centers while eleven Districts are at risk of collapsing.
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May - 21 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that Security Forces (SFs) in the last 24 hours conducting joint clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 110 militants, injured 15 and arrested 3 others, reports Bakhtar News o
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that Security Forces (SFs) in the last 24 hours conducting joint clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 110 militants, injured 15 and arrested 3 others, reports Bakhtar News on May 21. The operations were launched with support of air and artillery forces in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Urozgan, Farah, Kunduz, Balkh, Faryab, Samangan, Badakhshan, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces.
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May - 21 
One Policemen and one civilian were injured in an explosion that targeted a voter-registration center in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One Policemen and one civilian were injured in an explosion that targeted a voter-registration center in an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province on May 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 21 
Thirty-two Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Salim and Salam were killed and 12 others injured in joint operations conducted United States (US) and Afghan Security Forces in n Pas Aab, Ziarat Ganj, North and
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Thirty-two Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Salim and Salam were killed and 12 others injured in joint operations conducted United States (US) and Afghan Security Forces in n Pas Aab, Ziarat Ganj, North and South of Pancharmani, and Char Kocha areas of Bala Balok District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 22.
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May - 22 
27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Provin
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27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 23. A rocket launcher, 6 hand grenades, and 6 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were destroyed in the operation.
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May - 22 
A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was arrested on May 22 from Langol Shija Hospital crossing in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militant has been identified as C
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A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was arrested on May 22 from Langol Shija Hospital crossing in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militant has been identified as Chingakham Sarat Singh.
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May - 22 
Arabinda Rajkhowa ‘chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) stated that would be formally disbanded after signing of an accord with the Government of India (GoI), reports Assam Tribune. The accor
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Arabinda Rajkhowa ‘chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) stated that would be formally disbanded after signing of an accord with the Government of India (GoI), reports Assam Tribune. The accord is likely to be signed later this year. Rajkhowa and ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia said that negotiations with GoI were in the final stage. They also added that ‘after signing of the accord, Assam will constitutionally gain the rights over land, besides political and economic rights. The Telegraph further adds that ULFA-PTF proposed that the GoI raise an unarmed battalion of security forces with its cadres to form a ‘second line of defence’ in Assam along the India-Bangladesh border. During a meeting with a central team in New Delhi on May 21 the group also pushed for withdrawal of cases registered against its cadres.
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May - 22 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Raman Singh said that the ‘Maoists violent acts will not hinder the development process in Bastar region’, while talking to media persons here at helipad at Police Parade Ground in Raipur District,
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Raman Singh said that the ‘Maoists violent acts will not hinder the development process in Bastar region’, while talking to media persons here at helipad at Police Parade Ground in Raipur District, on May 22, reports The Pioneer.
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May - 22 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, identified as Sudan Mandavi (30) from Kohkadi village under Mardapal Police Station limits of the Kondagaon District on May 22, reports Busine
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, identified as Sudan Mandavi (30) from Kohkadi village under Mardapal Police Station limits of the Kondagaon District on May 22, reports Business Standard. He was allegedly part of the Maoist squad that had killed local anganwadi assistant Parvati Korram (20) on April 21, 2018, on suspicion of being a ‘Police Informer’. He is one of the key associates of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader Raiju Lohar and assigned the task of passing on information about the movement of Security Forces (SFs) in the area, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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May - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call for bandh (general shutdown) on May 25 in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana, reports The New Indian Express on
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call for bandh (general shutdown) on May 25 in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana, reports The New Indian Express on May 23. This is the first time the CPI-Maoist cadres have given a call for shutdown in Madhya Pradesh. The CPI-Maoist cadres had given the call for bandh in protest against the encounters at Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra. The North Bastar Division Committee and North Sub Zonal Bureau of CPI-Maoist have given a call for bandh. They have nailed posters and banners at various places seeking the support of masses in support of the bandh call.
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May - 22 
Pakistani Rangers continued shelling civilian areas along the International Border (IB) from RS Pura (Jammu District) to Hiranagar (Kathua District) sectors, injuring 19 more civilians, including six women on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Off
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Pakistani Rangers continued shelling civilian areas along the International Border (IB) from RS Pura (Jammu District) to Hiranagar (Kathua District) sectors, injuring 19 more civilians, including six women on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that firing and shelling in RS Pura, Arnia and Ramgarh sectors started late on May 21 night and continued throughout the day on May 22. It was on till late tonight (May 22) when the reports last came in, with brief halts of some time. However, shelling in Samba and Hiranagar sectors started in the morning and continued till tonight (May 22) with brief breaks. The BSF retaliated shelling and firing very effectively in all five sectors inflicting heavy damages on Pakistan side. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba Anil Magotra said 13 civilians were injured in Ramgarh sector on May 22 evening when mortar shells fell on over a dozen houses. Five civilians including a woman were injured in shelling at RS Pura sector of Jammu District while another civilian was injured in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District. Ten injured of Ramgarh have been referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu while two injured were admitted in the local hospital. Nearly 40,000 people deserted their houses on the IB and shifted to safer areas including residences of their relatives and friends and relief camps set up by the administration at all places, albeit without any facilities. During past about one week when fresh skirmishes broke out between India and Pakistan, this was for the first time that the Rangers simultaneously targeted civilian population and forward posts of the BSF in five sectors of RS Pura, Arnia, Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar, covering all three districts of Jammu region including Jammu, Samba and Kathua, which share international boundary with Pakistan.
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May - 22 
Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a farmhouse owned by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, identified as Vikram Usendi in Bodanaar village in Takodi in Kanker District, reports Hindustan Times on May 23. CPI-Maoist
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Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a farmhouse owned by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, identified as Vikram Usendi in Bodanaar village in Takodi in Kanker District, reports Hindustan Times on May 23. CPI-Maoist cadres forced the security guard at the farmhouse to leave the place and then targeted it with IEDs. Two rooms of farmhouse were damaged.
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May - 22 
Two civilians including a woman and an eight-year old child were killed and 13 others injured in Bain Glard and surrounding areas of Ramgarh sector in Kathua District while two civilians were killed and three others were injured in RS Pura sector in
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Two civilians including a woman and an eight-year old child were killed and 13 others injured in Bain Glard and surrounding areas of Ramgarh sector in Kathua District while two civilians were killed and three others were injured in RS Pura sector in Jammu District. Another civilian died and six others were wounded in Hiranagar sector in Kathua District. Three persons were injured in Arnia sector in Jammu District. SSP Jammu Vivek Gupta said that after visiting all border areas that situation was tense on the borders as shelling continued through the May 22 night and till May 23 afternoon. He said the people were being evacuated wherever necessary while majority of people have left for houses of their relatives or relief camps in safer areas. With this, death toll during last eight days of cross-border shelling and firing has gone up to 12. Two BSF jawans and five civilians have been killed in the shelling earlier.Two civilians including a woman and an eight-year old child were killed and 13 others injured in Bain Glard and surrounding areas of Ramgarh sector in Kathua District while two civilians were killed and three others were injured in RS Pura sector in Jammu District. Another civilian died and six others were wounded in Hiranagar sector in Kathua District. Three persons were injured in Arnia sector in Jammu District. SSP Jammu Vivek Gupta said that after visiting all border areas that situation was tense on the borders as shelling continued through the May 22 night and till May 23 afternoon. He said the people were being evacuated wherever necessary while majority of people have left for houses of their relatives or relief camps in safer areas. With this, death toll during last eight days of cross-border shelling and firing has gone up to 12. Two BSF jawans and five civilians have been killed in the shelling earlier.
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May - 22 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two civilians were injured during an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kholibhitar area inside Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada District on May 22, reports The Ne
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two civilians were injured during an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kholibhitar area inside Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada District on May 22, reports The New Indian Express. The injured CPI-Maoist duos are identified as Chatur Chinda (50) and Bidya Chinda (40) from Kholibhitar. Maoists fired at Police teams during combing operation following which the SFs retaliated on May 22. The injured CPI-Maoist duos were rushed to the District headquarters hospital, Superintendent of Police (SP), Smith P Parmar. The Police recovered two rifles, 16 rounds of ammunition, one knife, uniforms, Maoist literature and cash of INR 1,150, adds SP, Parmar. In the same incident, two villagers were caught in the crossfire between the SFs and the Maoists and injured after some stray bullets hit them, when they were trying to flee from the encounter spot. Both the civilians were rushed to the hospital in Burla in critical conditions.
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May - 22 
leaders of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) in a meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on May 22 have said that their party is ready to join the Government if the latter gives unequivocal assurance to amend
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leaders of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) in a meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on May 22 have said that their party is ready to join the Government if the latter gives unequivocal assurance to amend the constitution, reports Republica. “We are open to the possibility of joining the government if the government creates conducive environment,” Mahendra Yadav, one of the six leaders in RJPN presidium, told.
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May - 22 
Detectives in a drive arrested two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Chandrapur in Natore District of Rajshahi Division on May 22, reports New Age. The arrestees were identified as Amir Hamja and Golam Hossain. Police a
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Detectives in a drive arrested two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Chandrapur in Natore District of Rajshahi Division on May 22, reports New Age. The arrestees were identified as Amir Hamja and Golam Hossain. Police also recovered a laptop, ATM cards, Jihadi books, leaflets and some religious books from their possession.
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May - 22 
15 Security Personnel were taken captive by Taliban militants in Arjistan District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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15 Security Personnel were taken captive by Taliban militants in Arjistan District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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May - 22 
15 Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in unspecified District (s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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15 Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in unspecified District (s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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May - 22 
27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Provin
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27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 23. A rocket launcher, 6 hand grenades, and 6 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were destroyed in the operation.
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May - 22 
A de-minor working Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) project abducted by Taliban militants from Malang Kariz area in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on May 21 was killed in an unspecified District of Kandahar Province, reports 
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A de-minor working Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) project abducted by Taliban militants from Malang Kariz area in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on May 21 was killed in an unspecified District of Kandahar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 23.
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May - 22 
Nine Taliban militants were killed in a raid conducted in Dehrawod District of Uruzgan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 23.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed in a raid conducted in Dehrawod District of Uruzgan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 23.
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May - 22 
Six Taliban militants including two local leaders identified as Qari Shukoor and Qari Halim were killed and two other militants were injured in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ganjak Joi Begum area of Imam Sahib
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Six Taliban militants including two local leaders identified as Qari Shukoor and Qari Halim were killed and two other militants were injured in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ganjak Joi Begum area of Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on May23.
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May - 22 
Sixteen people were killed and another 40 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 22, reports Tolo News.
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Sixteen people were killed and another 40 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 22, reports Tolo News.
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May - 22 
Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori school was set was on fire by rocket attack conducted amidst a clash between Security Forces and Taliban militants in Andar District of Ghazni Province on May 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News
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Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori school was set was on fire by rocket attack conducted amidst a clash between Security Forces and Taliban militants in Andar District of Ghazni Province on May 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News
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May - 23 
a Special Police Officer (SPO), posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, fled with service rifle of Personal Security Officer (PSO) of the leader at Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A resident of Shutl
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a Special Police Officer (SPO), posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, fled with service rifle of Personal Security Officer (PSO) of the leader at Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A resident of Shutloo village in Rafiabad, SPO Waseem Ahmad Malla has gone missing with two other youth from his native village, one of whom has been identified as Arif Ahmad Malla (22) son of Ghulam Mohidin. Waseem was posted at the guard room of the BJP leader Mohammad Maqbool War at Rohama Rafiabad and he along with two other youth have gone missing since morning along with the service rifle of the PSO identified as head constable Dilshad. Besides, the service rifle, Waseem also took away some ammunition, they said. It was not immediately known whether he has joined militant ranks but officials did not also rule out such possibility.
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May - 23 
At least 10 civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants on Security Forces (SFs) vehicle in Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that militants lobbed a grenade on SFs’
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At least 10 civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants on Security Forces (SFs) vehicle in Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that militants lobbed a grenade on SFs’ Gypsy which missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. The spokesman said that the in the blast, 10 civilians including a 12-year-old boy and three women sustained splinter injuries. The minor boy, identified as Fazal Ahmad son of Mohd Maqbool of Zainapora Shopian, is stated to be critical while three other women Daizy, Rozy Akhtar and Muneera Akhtar have also received injuries and shifted to the hospital for treatment.
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May - 23 
India on May 23 summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the killing of an eight-month-old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhimber sect
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India on May 23 summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the killing of an eight-month-old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhimber sector. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was conveyed to Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah that the “deliberate targeting” of innocent civilians by Pakistani forces using small arms and high caliber weapons is “highly deplorable”. “The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned today [May 23] and strong protest was lodged at the loss of life of a eight-month-old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on May 21,” the MEA said.
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May - 23 
Manipur Police sent back 45 illegal immigrants while allegedly trying to enter the state without valid identification proof, reportsImphal Free Presson May 24. Police reportedly sent back 38 immigrants from Mao in Senapati District and seven from Jir
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Manipur Police sent back 45 illegal immigrants while allegedly trying to enter the state without valid identification proof, reportsImphal Free Presson May 24. Police reportedly sent back 38 immigrants from Mao in Senapati District and seven from Jiribam while trying to enter into the state without valid documents.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a massive arms stock pile of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was recovered East Garo Hills Police from deep inside the forests areas of Dorengkigre and Bawegre villages in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The
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On May 23, a massive arms stock pile of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was recovered East Garo Hills Police from deep inside the forests areas of Dorengkigre and Bawegre villages in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The recovered weapons include one 303 LMG, two AK rifles, one H&K rifle, four Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) barrel guns, five Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) cells, five AK rifle magazines, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) one 9mm magazine, one 9mm carbine magazine, one remote control, one signal booster, 12 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) remote circuits, 30 AK rifle bullets, eight pistols, 2 kilo grams of gelatin sticks, 66 numbers of electronic detonators and seven cleaning rods. Police suspect that one of the recovered weapons, an AK is likely to have been taken away by the militants during an ambush on a police party.
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May - 23 
Pakistan army on May 23-night opened firing in Bhawani and Lam areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. A civilian was injured in the firing.
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Pakistan army on May 23-night opened firing in Bhawani and Lam areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. A civilian was injured in the firing.
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May - 23 
Pakistani Rangers continued ceasefire violation by targeting innocent civilians in all three border Districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua since wee hours of May 23 morning, killing five civilians including a woman and an eight-year old child and injur
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Pakistani Rangers continued ceasefire violation by targeting innocent civilians in all three border Districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua since wee hours of May 23 morning, killing five civilians including a woman and an eight-year old child and injuring 26 others, including seven BSF jawans (troopers), reports Daily Excelsior. Indian side also retaliated strongly while as nearly 50,000 people stayed away from their houses in border areas of five sectors including RS Pura, Arnia, Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar, which were heavily shelled by the enemy.
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May - 23 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote area of Uri sector in Baramulla District by targeting Indian posts on May 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. At around 9.55 pm, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote area of Uri sector in Baramulla District by targeting Indian posts on May 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. At around 9.55 pm, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by restoring to small arms fire and mortar shelling on several forward Army posts along the LoC in Kamalkote area of Uri sector. The firing continued till mid, however, no casualties were reported due to the shelling. There has been over 300 per cent increase in the incidents of cross-border firing along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir this year (2018) so far, leading to maximum deaths and injuries to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last five years, an official data said, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the data, over 300 unprovoked firing incidents have taken place this year till now, leading to the killing of five BSF personnel and injuring 34 of their colleagues who were deployed along the frontier areas of the International Border (IB) in Jammu region. In comparison to this, a total of 111 unprovoked cross-border firing instances took place last year (2017) along this front while the figures were 204 incidents (in 2016), 350 (in 2015) and 127 during 2014. Two personnel of the border guarding force were killed and seven injured due to sniping and mortar shelling in 2017 while three BSF personnel were killed and 10 injured in such incidents in 2016.Similarly, a BSF jawan (trooper) was killed and five were injured in 2015 and two of its men were killed while 14 were injured in 2014 at this border front in Jammu and Kashmir. The BSF had launched three special operations - Rustam (2016), Arjun (2017) and Bheem (2019) – as part of the Government mandated ‘befitting reply’ policy for retaliation of such firing incidents. The latest spell of these incidents began when Pakistan Rangers and their other units started shelling areas along the IB from May 15 and till now 11 people including nine civilians and two jawans have been killed and over 60 people, including over 48 civilians injured.
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May - 23 
The ‘Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for the day-long bandh (general shutdown) in Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Boudh and Nayagarh Districts of Odi
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The ‘Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for the day-long bandh (general shutdown) in Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Boudh and Nayagarh Districts of Odisha on May 24, reports Kalinga TV. CPI-Maoist posters were found in Gatangi and Baliguda in Kandhamal District calling for the bandh. The ‘KKBN division’ condemned the killings during combing operations by Police and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in Sudukumpa forest near Golanki village in the Kandhamal District on May 13-14. The rebels also blocked major roads near Pokharibandha and Baliguda on May 23, by placing tree branches, disrupting vehicular traffic on the route.
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May - 23 
The Chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 15 people in the case of targeted killing of RSS leader Ravinder Gosain in Punjab, has revealed the modus operandi including recruitment, training and funding of
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The Chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 15 people in the case of targeted killing of RSS leader Ravinder Gosain in Punjab, has revealed the modus operandi including recruitment, training and funding of the killings, reports The Tribune on May 24. It revealed that how accused Hardeep Singh aka Shera and Ramandeep Singh aka Canadian were radicalised into executing the killing.
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May - 23 
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 23 arrested a man—Ramesh Singh Kanyal (43) from Didihat in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (IS
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 23 arrested a man—Ramesh Singh Kanyal (43) from Didihat in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Hindustan Times. Ramesh was produced in the Court and was sent to ATS custody. Kanyal was serving as a cook to an unnamed Indian Diplomat in Pakistan during 2015 to 2017 and was approached by the ISI operatives who promised him to pay for sharing information related to the National Security. Kanyal bugged the house of the Diplomat to get the information that ISI needed. Acting upon the Intelligence inputs shared by the Indian Army, the ATS team arrested Kanyal and recovered a cellular SIM card and a Pakistan-made cellular phone from his possession. The case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 23 
Briefing the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on May 23, the lawyer and human rights activist Jalila Haider said that more than 3,000 members of the Hazara community have been killed since September 11, 2011 according to official figures w
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Briefing the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on May 23, the lawyer and human rights activist Jalila Haider said that more than 3,000 members of the Hazara community have been killed since September 11, 2011 according to official figures while unofficial reports say 4,000 Hazaras have been killed in the same time, most of whom are men, reports Dawn. She said the committee should look into the plight of the Hazara community where 10,000 plus women and children are living in abject conditions with restricted rights of freedom of expression and movement. The committee was meeting for a briefing on causes for recent attacks and the measures taken to ensure safety of the minority community. “More than 90,000 Hazara families have migrated to other countries through fair means or fowl, only to live in worst conditions. They must be brought back and rehabilitated,” Jalila Haider said. She also blamed the Balochistan Government for instilling fear in the Hazara community instead of guaranteeing their safety. “There is no writ of law. We are misrepresented. Hazara women are harassed and there is no security of life for our children,” she said. “The Hazara community is tired of living in concentration-camp like conditions,” she added.
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May - 23 
In the latest attack on the minority group in the Muslim-majority country, the Sunni extremists mob in the night of May 23 have demolished a historical mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in Sialkot Town of Punjab, reports The Hindu. A p
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In the latest attack on the minority group in the Muslim-majority country, the Sunni extremists mob in the night of May 23 have demolished a historical mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in Sialkot Town of Punjab, reports The Hindu. A persecuted minority sect, the Ahmadiyya community was declared non-Muslims in Pakistan through a constitutional amendment in 1974 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Nearby mosque suffers same fate. As the local municipal administration started demolishing a private property of an Ahmadiyya follower, about 600 miscreants demolished the nearby mosque later. Ahmadiyya spokesman Saleemuddin said in a statement that the mob launched the attack at about 11 PM and it continued till 3 AM (local time). “The place of worship and the house that has been demolished by the mob in Sialkot have great historical significance for members of the Ahmadiyya community all over the world,” he said.
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May - 23 
Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa speaking at a press meet at Dhangadi city in Kailali District of Province 7 on May 23 warned that no one acting against the statute and the prevailing law of the land would be spared, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa speaking at a press meet at Dhangadi city in Kailali District of Province 7 on May 23 warned that no one acting against the statute and the prevailing law of the land would be spared, reports The Himalayan Times. He said that activities launched by the Netra Bikram Chand-led Nepal Communist Party were aimed against statute and state.
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May - 23 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while inaugurating the General Council Meeting of World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) in Kathmandu on May23 said the unification between two communist parties has created a base for stability, peace, good governan
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while inaugurating the General Council Meeting of World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) in Kathmandu on May23 said the unification between two communist parties has created a base for stability, peace, good governance and prosperity in the country, reports Republica. He promised the creation of a strong foundation to materialize the slogan of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' within the next five years. As he claimed, the government new policies and programs were directed towards that end.
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May - 23 
Law enforcers on May 23 arrested aBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)leader in Habiganj District of Sylhet Division, hours after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued an arrest warrant against him in a war crimes case during the 1971 Libe
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Law enforcers on May 23 arrested aBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)leader in Habiganj District of Sylhet Division, hours after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued an arrest warrant against him in a war crimes case during the 1971 Liberation War, reportsThe Daily Star. Madhu Mia Talukder (62), chairman of Muradpur Union Parishad in Baniachongupazila(sub-District), was held around 2:00pm, said Nur Hossain, investigation officer in the case. Earlier in the day, while moving the petition Prosecutor Zead Al Malum said investigation against Madhu started in March and the investigation officer had already found evidence against him for the killing and rape committed in 1971.
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May - 23 
Muktijoddhar Santan O Prajanma Parishad, a platform of freedom fighters' children on May 23 said Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) and anti-liberation forces are hatching conspiracy against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and try
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Muktijoddhar Santan O Prajanma Parishad, a platform of freedom fighters' children on May 23 said Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) and anti-liberation forces are hatching conspiracy against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and trying to disrupt academic activities at higher education institutions across the country, reports The Daily Star. The platform demonstrated on the Dhaka University (DU) campus to press home their six-point demand. Terming the recent quota reform protest a conspiracy hatched by "BNP-Jamaat", Convener of the platform Asibur Rahman Khan said the freedom fighters did not fight for any privileges. "We do not want quota or any kind of privileges, we just want our fathers (the freedom fighters) to be respected," he added. Their other demands include ensuring punishment for those who had spread rumours during the quota reform protest, stopping recruitment of offspring of war criminals in government jobs, relieving all JeI-ICS activists of different government posts after identifying them, and confiscating all property of war criminals.
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May - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested seven youths including coordinator of Ansar Al Islam in connection with extremism in overnight drives in the capital Dhaka city on May 23, reports The Daily Star. RAB claimed that they were orchestrating pla
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested seven youths including coordinator of Ansar Al Islam in connection with extremism in overnight drives in the capital Dhaka city on May 23, reports The Daily Star. RAB claimed that they were orchestrating plan to carry out attacks as they did in previous time against secular writers and bloggers. Various electrical equipments meant to manufacture explosives and four books were recovered from them.
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May - 23 
The 16-member Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) group that broke away from the Government called on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 23 and pledged to cooperate with the Joint Opposition in the future political matters, reports Daily Mirro
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The 16-member Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) group that broke away from the Government called on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 23 and pledged to cooperate with the Joint Opposition in the future political matters, reports Daily Mirror. MP Dayasiri Jayasekara told that he and his colleagues had expressed their willingness to work to bridge the gap between President Maithripala Sirisena and the joint opposition. However, he said the SLFP breakaway group would function as a separate entity inside and outside Parliament. "We will cooperate with the joint opposition when it comes to political activities. It does not mean that we will join them," he said.
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May - 23 
11 Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Mawlawi Abdul Razaq and Mawlawi Mohibullah were killed in an operation conducted by National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces in Bala Balook District of Farah Provi
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11 Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Mawlawi Abdul Razaq and Mawlawi Mohibullah were killed in an operation conducted by National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces in Bala Balook District of Farah Province, according to a statement by NDS on May 23, reports Tolo News on May 24.
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May - 23 
a cache of weapons was recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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a cache of weapons was recovered in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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May - 23 
A high-level Taliban gathering was hit by a ground based rocket artillery strike conducted by United States (US) in Musa Kala District of Helmand Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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A high-level Taliban gathering was hit by a ground based rocket artillery strike conducted by United States (US) in Musa Kala District of Helmand Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Eight militants were killed in drone-strikes carried out in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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Eight militants were killed in drone-strikes carried out in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Eighteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in attacks conducted by Afghan Special Forces in Heska Mina and Dur Baba Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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Eighteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in attacks conducted by Afghan Special Forces in Heska Mina and Dur Baba Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Four Taliban militants and two Afghan Border Policemen (ABP) were killed in a clash in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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Four Taliban militants and two Afghan Border Policemen (ABP) were killed in a clash in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 90 militants including three local Taliban ‘commanders’ and 4 Islamic State (IS) members were killed and 34 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in operations conducted in Nangarhar, Ghanzi, Pa
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 90 militants including three local Taliban ‘commanders’ and 4 Islamic State (IS) members were killed and 34 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in operations conducted in Nangarhar, Ghanzi, Paktia, Paktika, Zabul, Farah, Balkh, Ghor, Badghis, Faryab, Kunduz, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces (duration not specified), reports Bakhtar News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan has confirmed that the Taliban group has contacts with the regional countries and admitted that Pakistan had limited influence over the group, reportsKhaama Press on May 24. “So yes,
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Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan has confirmed that the Taliban group has contacts with the regional countries and admitted that Pakistan had limited influence over the group, reportsKhaama Press on May 24. “So yes, we have influence, but limited influence. You cannot expect Pakistan to guarantee that they will listen to us – they may not listen to us. And also within the regional environment there are now also other countries with which Taliban have good contacts, their leadership especially,” he added.
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May - 23 
Sixteen Taliban militants and eight Security Personnel including Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed in when militants launched an attack in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Sixteen Taliban militants and eight Security Personnel including Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed in when militants launched an attack in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 23, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 23 
Taliban militants shut down 23 schools including 15 schools in Darqad, four in Khwaja Bahauddin, three in Bangi Qala and one in Khwaja Ghar Districts of Takhar Province until their ‘shadow provincial education chief’ was released by the N
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Taliban militants shut down 23 schools including 15 schools in Darqad, four in Khwaja Bahauddin, three in Bangi Qala and one in Khwaja Ghar Districts of Takhar Province until their ‘shadow provincial education chief’ was released by the National Directorate of Security (NDS), reports Pajhwok Afghan Newson May 24.
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May - 23 
Thirty-Three Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in Chamtal District of Balkh Province on May 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirty-Three Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in Chamtal District of Balkh Province on May 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 23 
Three persons including an Independent Election Commission (IEC) woman Officer were injured in an explosion that targeted a voter registration center in an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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Three persons including an Independent Election Commission (IEC) woman Officer were injured in an explosion that targeted a voter registration center in an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Twenty one people were killed and another 41 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 25. Earlier&nb
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Twenty one people were killed and another 41 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 25. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal had reported on May 23 that 16 people were killed and 40 were injured in the incident on May 22.
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May - 23 
Two Policemen and one civilian were injured in magnetic bomb explosion in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province on May 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two Policemen and one civilian were injured in magnetic bomb explosion in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province on May 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 23 
A senior Member of Parliament (MP) of the United Kingdom (UK)—Sir Hugo Swire of the Conservative Party for East Devon Constituency has tweeted on May 23 that it was time to “name and shame” those responsible for oppressing the oppos
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A senior Member of Parliament (MP) of the United Kingdom (UK)—Sir Hugo Swire of the Conservative Party for East Devon Constituency has tweeted on May 23 that it was time to “name and shame” those responsible for oppressing the opposition party ahead of election in the Maldives, reports Avas. Sir Hugo urged the international community to come together and imposed ‘stringent action’ against the Maldives. However, the Election Commission of the Maldives has ordered the main opposition party—Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) not to go ahead with the primaries as former President Mohamed Nasheed’s prison sentence disqualifies him to contest for the Presidential elections.
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May - 23 
Haa Alif Atoll’s Dhidhdhoo Island Council’s President—Ali Hashim was sent for five days remand, reports Mihaaru on May 24. Ali Hashim who is also a member of opposition party—Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), was arre
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Haa Alif Atoll’s Dhidhdhoo Island Council’s President—Ali Hashim was sent for five days remand, reports Mihaaru on May 24. Ali Hashim who is also a member of opposition party—Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), was arrested on May 22 for allegedly forging documents. Ali was produced before the Magistrate Court of Fihladhoo Island for his remand hearing and was sent for five days remand. Earlier, in September 2017, Hashim was suspended for issuing a public letter implying that he would draw up a list of Dhidhdhoo residents that would receive the row houses developed in the island, in contravention to the official list that had been drawn up by the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure (MHI)
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May - 23 
Speaking at an event at the Vivekananda Foundation International in New Delhi, India on May 23, the Indian Naval Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba told working with the Maldives is a ‘challenge’ due to its inclination towards China, but India wou
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Speaking at an event at the Vivekananda Foundation International in New Delhi, India on May 23, the Indian Naval Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba told working with the Maldives is a ‘challenge’ due to its inclination towards China, but India would continue to work its smaller Asian neighbour [Maldives], reports Maldives Independent. Earlier this year, the Maldives had skipped India-led naval exercise citing the excuse of the State of Emergency (SoE) in the Islands nation. At present, the Maldives is a ‘challenge’ to work with as the Constitution has been tweaked and some Islands have been given to China for development, which is a result of Maldives’ inclination towards China, said Admiral Lanba.
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May - 24 
Manipur Police on May 24 stated that they have arrested over 70 undocumented persons suspected to be illegal immigrants, reports Northeast Today. Over 60 undocumented persons were detected at Mao in Senapati District. Police at Jiri, the headqua
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Manipur Police on May 24 stated that they have arrested over 70 undocumented persons suspected to be illegal immigrants, reports Northeast Today. Over 60 undocumented persons were detected at Mao in Senapati District. Police at Jiri, the headquarters of Jiribam District bordering Assam also nabbed six persons of suspicious nationalities. Meanwhile three Rohingya girls were chased out of a destitute home in Imphal East District.
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May - 24 
A civilian was abducted from Rimtangpara in South Garo Hills District by suspected criminals from Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on May 24. The abduction is suspected to be the handiwork of Bangladeshi nationals with support from crimina
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A civilian was abducted from Rimtangpara in South Garo Hills District by suspected criminals from Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on May 24. The abduction is suspected to be the handiwork of Bangladeshi nationals with support from criminals from the Indian side.
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May - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100, 000 on his head, was arrested in Kondagaon District on May 24, reports Business Standard. He is accused of killings and loots. The identity of the arrested Maois
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100, 000 on his head, was arrested in Kondagaon District on May 24, reports Business Standard. He is accused of killings and loots. The identity of the arrested Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 24 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector (SI), ide
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector (SI), identified as Rajesh Kumar and injured CoBRA constable identified as Manik Tinpare near Puswada village in Sukma District on May 24, reports The New Indian Express. The Security Forces (SFs) launched the operation between Timilwada to Dornapal and the CoBRA official, Rajesh came in contact with an IED, planted by Maoists beneath the dirt track, which exploded leaving the two injured. Rajesh Kumar succumbed to his injuries at field hospital of the CRPF in Chintagufa.
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May - 24 
Army foiled a major infiltration bid by pushing back a group of 15 heavily armed militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army troops of 5 Gorkha Rifles manning the fence along Line of Control (LoC) near
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Army foiled a major infiltration bid by pushing back a group of 15 heavily armed militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army troops of 5 Gorkha Rifles manning the fence along Line of Control (LoC) near Waziran Shallebhootu area challenged the movement of a group of around 15 heavily armed militants who were trying to sneak in the wee hours on May 24. Militants opened fire on the Army triggering an encounter which continued for several hours. However, the troops pushed back the biggest infiltrating militant group. A massive search operation has been launched in the area to ensure that no militant managed to sneak in. They recovered two bags, two aluminum stairs and walking stick. Army said that there are around 250 militants waiting on the LoC in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) for infiltration. The troops have intensified vigil along the LoC and strengthened the counter-infiltration gird to foil the infiltration attempts and Border Action Team (BAT) strikes on the border posts. Last year (2017), as per the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) figures, a record numbers of militants, 120, infiltrated into Kashmir. And this year (2018) despite the tight vigil, at least 5-6 groups of militants have managed to infiltrate into the Valley. Sources said that there are 28 active launch pads in PoK this year where militants to be infiltrated are taken. They said that this year Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is more active than Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and mostly the JeM cardes are being infiltrated.
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May - 24 
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on May 24 stated that India-Bangladesh border in Assam would be completely sealed by December this year, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that ‘We promised to the people before the 2016 polls that the bord
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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on May 24 stated that India-Bangladesh border in Assam would be completely sealed by December this year, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that ‘We promised to the people before the 2016 polls that the border will be sealed. Work on that direction is progressing fast. The international border between India and Bangladesh in Assam will be sealed completely by December this year’.
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May - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Kisun Soren and his wife Suhagani Hembram, after branding them as ‘Police Informers’ at Ataki-Fatehpur Road within the limits of Madhuwan Police Statio
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Kisun Soren and his wife Suhagani Hembram, after branding them as ‘Police Informers’ at Ataki-Fatehpur Road within the limits of Madhuwan Police Station in Giridih District on May 24, reports The Pioneer. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the couple with sharp-edged weapons and their bodies were found lying in a pool of blood on Ataki-Fatehpur road. Police recovered Maoist pamphlets, which branded the civilian couple as ‘Police Informers’, said Superintendent of Police (SP), S.K. Jha.
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May - 24 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze firewood depot of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra’s (FDCM) at Mulchera in Gadchiroli District, on May 24, during the Bandh (general shutdown) called by CPI-Maoist, reports The Times of I
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze firewood depot of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra’s (FDCM) at Mulchera in Gadchiroli District, on May 24, during the Bandh (general shutdown) called by CPI-Maoist, reports The Times of India. They also destroyed documents in an adjacent check-post, blocked the road between Adange and Surjagad and distributed Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] pamphlets on the Etapalli-Kasansur Road. CPI-Maoist cadres issued threats to the forest department personnel to stop venturing deep and warned them to stop work. They have set 400-500 non-teak varieties of wood on fire. The loss reported by depot is around INR 500,000. They are also manhandled the guard of the firewood depot. Maoist banners and pamphlets highlighted Bandh (general shutdown) in May 25 by CPI-Maoist is to protest against the killings of their cadres and villagers in fake encounters in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in April 2018. The CPI-Maoist cadres blocked a road between Koti and Bhamragadh by felling trees near Kier village and also erected banners across trees. Similarly, Maoists blocked Adange-Surjagadh road by felling trees and tying banners on them in Gadchiroli District.
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May - 24 
During the interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist—Zaibullah has confessed that LeT ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and Zakir Oman Naqvi motivated them [terrorists] twice to attack and
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During the interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist—Zaibullah has confessed that LeT ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and Zakir Oman Naqvi motivated them [terrorists] twice to attack and smuggle arms across the Line of Control (LoC) in India, reports Deccan Chronicle on May 25. We were asked to carry weapons including pistols, AK-47s, grenade launchers and other arms and ammunition across the LoC, after two months training in snow weather conditions [unspecified location], confessed Zaibullah.
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May - 24 
Four persons including three Police personnel and one civilian were injured as militants hurled grenade on a Police Vehicle at General Bus Stand in Jammu city in Jammu District on May 24 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, who ca
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Four persons including three Police personnel and one civilian were injured as militants hurled grenade on a Police Vehicle at General Bus Stand in Jammu city in Jammu District on May 24 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, who carried out a strike in Jammu City after a long time, managed to escape taking cover of darkness but Police have launched a hunt to nab them after cordoning off the area. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Vivek Gupta said after supervising the spot that militants lobbed a grenade at the Police vehicle parked near petrol pump opposite a restaurant at Bus Stand around 10.45 pm, causing injuries to four persons. “The militants managed to escape from the spot taking cover of darkness but we have laid many cordoned and strengthened nakas to trap the militants. Searches are being conducted at various place,’’ Gupta said. Significantly, the militant attack in Jammu City took place during Ramzan ceasefire announced by the Union Government for Jammu and Kashmir. Sources, however, said that a major catastrophe was averted as the area was crowded as inter-State buses were leaving Bus Stand for different stations and there were large number of Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims and other tourists at the Bus Stand. This is after the long time that a grenade blast took place in the Jammu City. Police said they have intensified searches to nab the militants. Soon after the attack, local shopkeepers of Bus Stand and other activists gathered at the spot and shouted slogans against Pakistan. Some of the activists also shouted slogans against the BJP for declaring ceasefire, leading to militant attack after a long time.
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May - 24 
Manipur Police on May 24 stated that they have arrested over 70 undocumented persons suspected to be illegal immigrants, reports Northeast Today. Over 60 undocumented persons were detected at Mao in Senapati District. Police at Jiri, the headqua
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Manipur Police on May 24 stated that they have arrested over 70 undocumented persons suspected to be illegal immigrants, reports Northeast Today. Over 60 undocumented persons were detected at Mao in Senapati District. Police at Jiri, the headquarters of Jiribam District bordering Assam also nabbed six persons of suspicious nationalities. Meanwhile three Rohingya girls were chased out of a destitute home in Imphal East District.
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May - 24 
militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Safakadal area of Srinagar on May 24 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade was lobbed on 161 battalion of CRPF camp at Braripora in Safakdal. However, it missed
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militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Safakadal area of Srinagar on May 24 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade was lobbed on 161 battalion of CRPF camp at Braripora in Safakdal. However, it missed the target and exploded outside the Sentry post on the roadside. Four vehicles including two auto rickshaws, one Santro and a school bus suffered damage in the blast. However, there was no injury to any person in the incident.
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May - 24 
Murshidabad Police arrested two persons—Manglu Khan (30) and Sadekul Khan (30) and recovered bomb-making chemicals/explosives weighing 98 kgs, from Nimtita in Murshidabad District in West Bengal on May 24, reports Hindustan Times. The
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Murshidabad Police arrested two persons—Manglu Khan (30) and Sadekul Khan (30) and recovered bomb-making chemicals/explosives weighing 98 kgs, from Nimtita in Murshidabad District in West Bengal on May 24, reports Hindustan Times. The border between India and Bangladesh is not very far from where Manglu and Sadekul were arrested. Preliminary investigation has revealed that duo were engaged in bomb making and selling it to either Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) or Ansarullah Bangal Team (ABT)—banned terror outfits in Bangladesh, said an unnamed District Intelligence officer. Manglu Khan and Sadekul Khan bought the explosives material from an arms dealer based in Jharkhand. Allegedly, the duo has sold more than a tonne explosive to local criminal gangs in Malda and Murshidabad Districts.
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May - 24 
Nagaland Post reports that a meeting of Diphupar area villages coordination committee held on May 24 has resolved to support ACAUT’s movement “One Government One Tax” and another resolution was passed that any village violating the resolution should
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Nagaland Post reports that a meeting of Diphupar area villages coordination committee held on May 24 has resolved to support ACAUT’s movement “One Government One Tax” and another resolution was passed that any village violating the resolution should pay ‘tax’ for the remaining signatory villages. It further resolved to support FNR for reconciliation and unity of all ‘Naga political groups’
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May - 24 
On May 24, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Sanliam village in Tirap District, reports Northeast Today. Extortion money and notes were recovered from the arr
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On May 24, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Sanliam village in Tirap District, reports Northeast Today. Extortion money and notes were recovered from the arrested militant. Separately, an OGW of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested on the same day from Pongkong village in Tirap District, reports Northeast Today. Additionally, an Army official stated that Security Forces have been carrying out aggressive operations in the South Arunachal Pradesh.
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May - 24 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 22 arrested Saddam Hussain (23) and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 26,000 from Hyderabad, Telangana, reports Times of India. The arrest was in connection to a case o
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 22 arrested Saddam Hussain (23) and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 26,000 from Hyderabad, Telangana, reports Times of India. The arrest was in connection to a case of FICN worth INR 5,01,500 that was recovered from the possession of Saddam Hossain at Visakhapatnam in 2015 Saddam Hussain was a part of larger syndicate of FICN smuggled from across the border and circulation of the same in various parts of the country. Saddam Hussain is a close associate of other accused persons and had obtained FICNs from them for circulation in Bengaluru (Karnataka), read the statement released by the NIA.
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May - 24 
The team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested an unidentified man and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR 3 lakh at Khurda Road Junction Railway Station in Khurda District in Od
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The team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested an unidentified man and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR 3 lakh at Khurda Road Junction Railway Station in Khurda District in Odisha, reports Deccan Chronicle on May 25. Acting upon specific information, team of DRI—Bhubaneswar Regional Unit intercepted a passenger at Khurda Road Junction Railway Station and recovered the FICNs packed in a packet. The preliminary interrogation revealed that the accused intended to exchange these FICNs in Bengaluru (Karnataka) through shopping or exchanging the money with small traders.
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May - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Rajita alias Siroti Madhuram Kurchami (26), Jitendra alias Pardeshi Bajirao Pada (21) and Tirupati alias Penta Sura Veladi (20) with a collective re
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Rajita alias Siroti Madhuram Kurchami (26), Jitendra alias Pardeshi Bajirao Pada (21) and Tirupati alias Penta Sura Veladi (20) with a collective reward of INR 800,000 on their head, surrendered before the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhinav Deshmukh in Gadchiroli District on May 24, reports Business Standard. Rajita joined CPI-Maoist in 2010 and was involved in six Police encounters; two killings, set ablaze and the State Government announced a reward of INR 200,000 for her capture. Tirupati, joined CPI-Maoist in June 2016, was involved in a major Police encounter and other crimes for which he carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head. Jitendra, who joined CPI-Maoist in 2017, is wanted in several major crimes and carried a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, said Police official.
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May - 24 
three Myanmar nationals were arrested from Tengnoupal District on May 24, reports Imphal Free Press. The three arrested individuals were identified as Thant Zin Soe, Thant Zin Tun and Aung Thi Ha.
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three Myanmar nationals were arrested from Tengnoupal District on May 24, reports Imphal Free Press. The three arrested individuals were identified as Thant Zin Soe, Thant Zin Tun and Aung Thi Ha.
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May - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Golluri Sarayi (25), a native of Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division), member of Pedabayalu Dalam (armed squad) in East Division, and Vanthala Rama C
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Golluri Sarayi (25), a native of Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division), member of Pedabayalu Dalam (armed squad) in East Division, and Vanthala Rama Chandra Rao (42), a native of Malkangiri District of Odisha and resident of Chintapalle, who worked as a militia member, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), (Visakhapatnam Rural), Rahul Dev Sharma in Visakhapatnam District on May 24, reports The New Indian Express.Sarayi during her childhood was attracted to Dalam and their revolutionary songs and joined the Dalam in 2009. She had worked as Dalam member, where she used to sing songs and perform dances to revolutionary songs in meetings. After her marriage with another Dalam member Bhangru alias Krishna, they left the Dalam in 2015 and started working as militia in Thaggupadu area till 2018. Her husband had also earlier surrendered before the Odisha Police and fearing arrest, she came forward to surrender. Rama Chandra Rao worked as a militia member to Korukonda Dalam since 2004. He had a number of offences against him, including cutting pipelines, indulging in incidents of arson, taking part in encounters, fixing landmines in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Rama Chandra Rao used to visit his brother, for which the Dalam was angry. About six months ago, he came to know that the Dalam had proposed to eliminate him to create terror in the area, said Police.
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May - 24 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 24 held high level review of security situation, construction of border fencing, roads and Border Outposts (BOPs) along International Border (IB) with Pakistan, where situation returned to normal after nine da
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 24 held high level review of security situation, construction of border fencing, roads and Border Outposts (BOPs) along International Border (IB) with Pakistan, where situation returned to normal after nine days of intense shelling and firing, reports Daily Excelsior. Rajnath called for strict vigil and surveillance along the IB with Pakistan at the high-level meeting, which among others was attended by Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, Special Secretary (Border Management) BR Sharma, Joint Secretaries of Border Management, other senior officers of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Rajnath had recently stated that the BSF, which mans 198-kilometers IB from Lakhanpur to Akhnoor with Pakistan, has been given full powers to effectively retaliated Pakistan shelling and firing but don’t fire the first bullet.
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May - 24 
Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at a programme organised in Saptari District of Province 2 on May 24 said Nepal’s federalism is in crisis and accused the federal Government of trying to weaken the federalism
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Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at a programme organised in Saptari District of Province 2 on May 24 said Nepal’s federalism is in crisis and accused the federal Government of trying to weaken the federalism, reports Kathmandu Post. He said federalism will not be strong until the local level is not incorporated in province level. “There is a government in province but the staffers are not under the ministry, administration is not in the hands of province government, there is no source of economic resources, the command of security agencies is in others hands. Province government is stuck in the middle with nowhere to go,” he said. Leader Yadav accused the central government of not being serious towards developing Province 2.
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May - 24 
The Election Commission (EC) is likely to reject to register the newly-formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP), if the party does not increase women's participation in its central party structure, reports Republica on May 25. As per the Part
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The Election Commission (EC) is likely to reject to register the newly-formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP), if the party does not increase women's participation in its central party structure, reports Republica on May 25. As per the Party Registration Act, any party needs to ensure 33 percent women representation from central to local level. NCP, which was formed after a merger between the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center), however, has inducted only 73 women leaders in its 441-member central committee. A list of CC members made public by the party reveals that women make up merely 16 percent of the party's most powerful committee, while a staggering 84 percent (368 members) are men.
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May - 24 
the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has commended the efforts taken by Sri Lanka in post-war peace building and reconciliation when the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A Azeez met w
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the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has commended the efforts taken by Sri Lanka in post-war peace building and reconciliation when the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A Azeez met with the President of the ICRC Peter Maurer at the ICRC Headquarters, reportsColombo Pageon May 25. Referring to various measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka to address humanitarian aspects involved in peace building and reconciliation, Mr. Maurer has noted the recent progress achieved in establishing and operationalizing the Office on Missing Persons (OMP).
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May - 24 
A Taliban local leader for 14 Districts in Nangarhar Province identified as Gul Mohammad alias Sangari was killed and another two militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on March 2
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A Taliban local leader for 14 Districts in Nangarhar Province identified as Gul Mohammad alias Sangari was killed and another two militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on March 24, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 24 
A Taliban militant identified as Mohammad Haroon attempting suicide bombing was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Mihtarlam District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Tolo News
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A Taliban militant identified as Mohammad Haroon attempting suicide bombing was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Mihtarlam District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Tolo News
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May - 24 
An airstrike conducted by United States (US) Forces under Operation Resolute Support damaged civilian property in Kishm District and Faizabad City (District) the capital of Badakhshan Province on May 24, reports Tolo News. “The Resolute Su
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An airstrike conducted by United States (US) Forces under Operation Resolute Support damaged civilian property in Kishm District and Faizabad City (District) the capital of Badakhshan Province on May 24, reports Tolo News. “The Resolute Support aircrafts bombarded both Faizabad City and Kishm district’s center. One bomb landed close to Jolghar (area) which is near the provincial police headquarters and other landed close to center of Kishm district. No doubt, it created fear among residents of Faizabad City and Kishm district. It shows that there was no coordination,” stated Abdullah Naji Nazari, member of Badakhshan Provincial Council. Badakhshan Governor Ahmad Faisal Begzad said the Resolute Support Officials have said the airstrike was carried out ‘mistakenly’.
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May - 24 
An Iranian national smuggling 27 kilograms narcotic was arrested by Police in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan Newson May 25.
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An Iranian national smuggling 27 kilograms narcotic was arrested by Police in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan Newson May 25.
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May - 24 
Deputy Administration Head of the Khelm District and one prisoner were killed another prisoner was injured and seven other prisoners were abducted by unknown assailants when they attacked a convoy carrying the prisoners in Khelm District to Mazar-i-S
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Deputy Administration Head of the Khelm District and one prisoner were killed another prisoner was injured and seven other prisoners were abducted by unknown assailants when they attacked a convoy carrying the prisoners in Khelm District to Mazar-i-Sharif District in Balkh Province on May 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 24 
Four civilians were killed and two others injured in a roadside explosion in an unspecified District of Maidan Wardak Province on May 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four civilians were killed and two others injured in a roadside explosion in an unspecified District of Maidan Wardak Province on May 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 24 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 79 militants were killed another 41 injured during joint military operations led by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours in Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Ghanzi, Kandahar, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Samangan, Bag
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 79 militants were killed another 41 injured during joint military operations led by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours in Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Ghanzi, Kandahar, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Samangan, Baghlan and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on May 25.
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May - 24 
Ministry of Finance (MoF) Afghanistan in a statement said the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A) has pledged 54.5 billion Afghanis to support the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF), reports Khaama
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Ministry of Finance (MoF) Afghanistan in a statement said the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A) has pledged 54.5 billion Afghanis to support the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF), reports Khaama Press on May 25. The statement further added that the agreement was signed by Finance Minister Eklil Hakimi, Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami, and CSTC-A Commander Major General Robi L. Fontes. The Government will use the funds mainly to cover the budget of the ANDSF for the afghan fiscal year 1397-1398
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May - 25 
A 38-year old man, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob Wagay was killed by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Hajin area of Bandipora District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. He was found dead with his throat slit. An official said that Mohammad Y
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A 38-year old man, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob Wagay was killed by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Hajin area of Bandipora District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. He was found dead with his throat slit. An official said that Mohammad Yaqoob Wagay, a butcher by profession, was found dead outside his house at Gund Prang village early morning on May 25. Police said that a group of three - four militants barged inside his house and abducted him. His family members immediately informed the Police about the abduction and a police party reached the spot and recovered the throat-slit body close to his house. The Tribune adds that, “Investigation indicates complicity of banned LeT terror outfit’s local terrorist Saleem Parrey in the killing,” a Police spokesman said.
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May - 25 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was killed in an encounter on May 25 near Nignu village in Longding District, reports The Sentinel. The militant has been identified as Pangang Gangsa. A pistol with ammunit
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was killed in an encounter on May 25 near Nignu village in Longding District, reports The Sentinel. The militant has been identified as Pangang Gangsa. A pistol with ammunition, grenades and other incriminating documents were recovered from the militant. The militant was previously a cadre of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and was involved in the December 3, 2016 ambush in Tirap District. Two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were killed in the incident.
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May - 25 
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on May 25 said that India wants peace along the borders and blamed Pakistan for violating the ceasefire that leads to loss of life and property, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that the suspension of combat operat
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on May 25 said that India wants peace along the borders and blamed Pakistan for violating the ceasefire that leads to loss of life and property, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that the suspension of combat operations in Jammu and Kashmir can be extended further if the atmosphere of peace continues in the State. Rawat said Pakistan should stop sending militants into the State if it is interested in peace. “If Pakistan really wants peace, then we will want them to take the first step by stopping infiltration of terrorists into our side. The ceasefire violation mostly takes place to aid infiltration,” he said. General Rawat said for peace, it was imperative that cross-border terrorism comes to an end. “It is imperative to stop terrorism from across (the Line of Control), the camps which are there where training is given to them, from where the ammunition is infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and India that should stop. If that happens, then I can assure you that peace will prevail on the borders,” he added. The Army chief said that the suspension of combat operations can be extended further if the atmosphere of peace continues in the State, but any action by terrorists would trigger a rethink immediately. General Rawat said the suspension of anti-militancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir was an attempt to make people realise the benefits of peace. “The suspension of operations or what we call NICO (Non Initiation of Combat Operations) has been done to make the people believe and see how the atmosphere is when there is peace. The way an atmosphere of peace and calm is here right now, in my opinion, the people here are very happy with that,” he said. Gen Rawat said the Army will think about continuing the unilateral ceasefire if the peaceful situation continues in the Valley. “If this atmosphere of peace continues, then I assure you that we will think about continuing with NICO. But if there is some action by the terrorists, then we will have to rethink on this ceasefire or suspension of operations or NICO,” he said.
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May - 25 
Army on May 25 foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army troops posted at Eagle Post detected movement of three to four infiltrators who tried to sneak in during the wee
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Army on May 25 foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army troops posted at Eagle Post detected movement of three to four infiltrators who tried to sneak in during the wee hours on May 25. After being challenged, the infiltrators fired at the troops leading to a brief gunfight but the infiltrators managed to flee under the cover of darkness.
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May - 25 
Army operation against a group of infiltrating militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District is on and huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered on May 25, adds Daily Excelsior. Army on May 25 recovered four AK- 47 magazines, 34
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Army operation against a group of infiltrating militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District is on and huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered on May 25, adds Daily Excelsior. Army on May 25 recovered four AK- 47 magazines, 34 ammunition rounds, one GPS, one YSMS SET, two binoculars, one USB cable, one radio booster antenna, six knee caps, 10 pair of socks, 10 inners, 10 back packs, medicine, 10 packets of biscuits, 10 pieces of chocolate, four packets of frozen chicken, 8 Rotis, two aluminum ladders and 5 sticks. Earlier Army on May 24 foiled a major infiltration bid in Keran sector of Kupwara District by pushing back a group of 15 heavily armed militants near Waziran Shallebhootu area. Militants opened fire on the Army triggering an encounter which continued for several hours. However, the troops pushed back the infiltrating militants but the massive operation to ensure no militants infiltrated carried out by the Security Forces (SFs).
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May - 25 
Clashes erupted between youth and Security Forces (SFs) in Srinagar’s Old City and Anantnag’s Lal Chowk after Friday prayers even as authorities allowed prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Clashes erupted between youth and Security Forces (SFs) in Srinagar’s Old City and Anantnag’s Lal Chowk after Friday prayers even as authorities allowed prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Stone pelting clashes erupted in Nowhatta area of Old City and Lal Chowk in South Kashmir’s Anantnag District. Scores of youths pelted stones on Police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in these areas. The forces retaliated by firing teargas and pellets. At least 20 youth were injured in as SFs used force against protesters. Meanwhile, there were no restrictions in any part of Old City today and the Jamia Masjid was also open for the public where thousands of people offered Friday prayers which was addressed by All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. A Police spokesman said: “Today was the 2nd Friday of the holy month of Ramadan and police personnel were deployed in the area to facilitate the worshipers and prevent any untoward incident in the area.” “As soon as the Friday prayers concluded, a huge gathering of youth started brandishing anti-national flags and banners and started heavy stone pelting on security forces who were deployed away from the Jamia Masjid near Nowhatta Chowk”, the spokesman said. “During stone pelting, dozens of CRPF/police personnel including SDPO Khanyar and SHO Nowhatta got injured. One of the CRPF personnel namely HC JD Gurcharan Singh F/28 suffered grievous head injury. Then miscreants about 700 to 800 in number assembled near the main gate of Jamia masjid and again started heavy stone pelting on the security forces,” the spokesman said. APHC-M has strongly condemned the use of force and firing of pellets on the people who had come from far off places to offer Friday prayers and listen to the sermon of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and to seek the blessings of Almighty in the sacred month of Ramadan in unison. A APHC-M spokesperson said ahead of the Friday prayers, entire Nowhatta and Jamia Masjid was turned into a military fortress with the huge deployment of police and paramilitary forces with a sole aim of disrupting peace and to damage the sanctity of central masjid, which is a spiritual centre of lakhs of Kashmiris. He denounced the firing of hundreds of lethal pellets, tear gas and pava shells on the peaceful worshipers injuring including shopkeepers of Nowhatta area terming it as an ultimate repression and force’s highhandedness.
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May - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze six trucks after pouring kerosene oil at Beldariya village in Lakhisarai District on May 25, reports Dainik Jagran. Around 25-30 armed CPI-Maoist cadres have poured kerosen
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze six trucks after pouring kerosene oil at Beldariya village in Lakhisarai District on May 25, reports Dainik Jagran. Around 25-30 armed CPI-Maoist cadres have poured kerosene on the trucks before torching them. They have also raised slogans and escaped into the forest.
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May - 25 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers, including Dilip Murmu, a resident of Belpahari Police Station in adjoining West Bengal, were arrested from Chakulia Police Station under Ghatsila Sub-division of East Singhbhum District
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers, including Dilip Murmu, a resident of Belpahari Police Station in adjoining West Bengal, were arrested from Chakulia Police Station under Ghatsila Sub-division of East Singhbhum District on May 25, reports The Economic Times. The arrested persons have been engaged in collecting levy in the area on behalf of the Maoists.
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May - 25 
Militants lobbed a grenade at Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Neehama area of Kulgam District on May 25-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. It exploded inside the camp resulting into the death of a sniffer dog of Army.
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Militants lobbed a grenade at Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Neehama area of Kulgam District on May 25-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. It exploded inside the camp resulting into the death of a sniffer dog of Army.
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May - 25 
Odisha Police recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster wrapped on a tree near Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on May 25, reports Pragativadi.com. CPI-Maoist poster calls for protest against Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
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Odisha Police recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster wrapped on a tree near Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on May 25, reports Pragativadi.com. CPI-Maoist poster calls for protest against Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha scheduled on May 26. The South Sub-Zonal Bureau of the CPI-Maoist, through the poster alleged that Modi does not want development of Schedule Castes (SC), Schedule Tribes (ST) and minority people of the Odisha State and he will sell various mines of the State to the foreign countries. Police has put tight security arrangements in place for PM Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Odisha on May 26, said Government officials.
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May - 25 
On May 25 militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirag District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. Two pistols with ammunition and grenade were recovered from the arrested militant.
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On May 25 militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirag District, tweeted Eastern Army Command. Two pistols with ammunition and grenade were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 25 
On May 25 two people identified as Nyanbemo and Hanjilo were arrested with ammunition, explosives and contraband from Longsachung in Woka District, reports Nagaland Post. Four grenades, eight live catridges and other contraband items were recove
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On May 25 two people identified as Nyanbemo and Hanjilo were arrested with ammunition, explosives and contraband from Longsachung in Woka District, reports Nagaland Post. Four grenades, eight live catridges and other contraband items were recovered from the militants.
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May - 25 
Police on May 25 foiled rifle snatching bid when two militants tried to approach towards Station Grid Wanpoh area of Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the Sentry fired some gunshots in air and militants escaped from the spot. Th
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Police on May 25 foiled rifle snatching bid when two militants tried to approach towards Station Grid Wanpoh area of Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the Sentry fired some gunshots in air and militants escaped from the spot. The area was cordoned off but militants had fled.
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May - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Subodh Kumar Singh in Bhojpur Colony under Kankarbagh Police Station area in Patna District on May 25, reports UNI. The Police team from Jharkhand
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Subodh Kumar Singh in Bhojpur Colony under Kankarbagh Police Station area in Patna District on May 25, reports UNI. The Police team from Jharkhand along with Patna Police arrested Subodh from his rented house, where he was living for the treatment of his fractured spine.
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May - 25 
The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) Special Court in Patna, Bihar on May 25 held five members of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui, and Azharuddin Qureishi, guilty in a case of 2013 Bodh
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The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) Special Court in Patna, Bihar on May 25 held five members of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui, and Azharuddin Qureishi, guilty in a case of 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts in Bihar; the quantum of punishment will be announced on May 31, reports The Tribune. All five accused found guilty under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], and the Explosives Act on the basis of circumstantial and scientific evidences. Another accused—Taufiq Ahmed (aged less than 18 years) had already been convicted for three years imprisonment by the Juvenile Court. On July 7, 2013, nine bombs had exploded within 30 minutes at the Buddhist town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
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May - 25 
Karachi West Zone Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amir Farooqi said on May 25 that five Police officials have reportedly been found involved in extorting money from businessmen in the Provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Dawn. Of these, three
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Karachi West Zone Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amir Farooqi said on May 25 that five Police officials have reportedly been found involved in extorting money from businessmen in the Provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Dawn. Of these, three Policemen namely Liaquatabad Station House Officer (SHO) Rao Shabbir, Pak Colony's Constable Rana Saleem and Surjani's Constable Farzand Ali have been suspended pending an inquiry into their conduct. Sharing details of the case, DIG West said that Super Market Police had registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Sections 385 (putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion), 386 (extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 (punishment for acts of terrorism) of the Anti Terrorism Act on the complaint of Syed Tabish Ejaz, an owner of a rent-a-car business.
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May - 25 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a meeting held at United National Party (UNP) headquarters, Colombo on May 25 said the sole endeavour of the UNP was to prevent another military type regime coming into power, reports Daily News. &l
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a meeting held at United National Party (UNP) headquarters, Colombo on May 25 said the sole endeavour of the UNP was to prevent another military type regime coming into power, reports Daily News. “As such, the decision confronting the people was whether they needed democracy or a second Rajapaksa regime in power,” the Premier said. The Premier added that when UNP leaders addressed Parliament with pride and honour, Pohottuwa members only shouted and disrupted the proceedings. “Their sole objective was to bring back the Rajapaksa regime to power. The question was as to whether they wanted to safeguard democracy if they returned to power. Lasantha Wickrematunga was murdered and Ekneligoda was abducted during their rule,” he said.
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May - 25 
Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on May 25 handed over the 20th amendment of the Constitution to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in Parliament as a private member's bill, to abolish the executive Presidency, reports Col
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Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on May 25 handed over the 20th amendment of the Constitution to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in Parliament as a private member's bill, to abolish the executive Presidency, reports Colombo Page. JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake handed over the proposal to the Speaker.
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May - 25 
Thirteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in Kot, Achin, Heska Mina and Dur Baba Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in Kot, Achin, Heska Mina and Dur Baba Districts of Nangarhar Province on May 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 25 
Three Taliban militants were killed in a United-States (US) drone strike in the Sara Roud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 26.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in a United-States (US) drone strike in the Sara Roud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 26.
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May - 26 
A hand grenade was found planted by unknown miscreants at the makeshift shed built for labourers at Keirak Khongnang Leikai in Kakching District, reports Imphal Free Press on May 27. It is being suspected that the grenade was planted by a g
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A hand grenade was found planted by unknown miscreants at the makeshift shed built for labourers at Keirak Khongnang Leikai in Kakching District, reports Imphal Free Press on May 27. It is being suspected that the grenade was planted by a group who claimed to be militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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May - 26 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested by Assam Police from Silchar District on 26, reportsNortheast Today. The militant identified as Dinganlung Rongmei was arrested after information about the militant was
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested by Assam Police from Silchar District on 26, reportsNortheast Today. The militant identified as Dinganlung Rongmei was arrested after information about the militant was passed to Assam Police by Meghalaya Police. The arrested militant was involved in extortion and was involved in supplying arms and weapons to NSCN-K. According to West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem NSCN-K ‘finance wing’ appears to be using Jaintia hills as safe haven to elude the scanner of the security forces and carry on its extortion activity and finance network which includes procuring of arms and ammunition.
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May - 26 
Assam Government is looking to clear the state of remnant militant groups, cadres of which are holed up in Myanmar and are facing Myanmar’s military offensive against ethnic rebel groups in Kachin state, reports Nagaland Post on May 2
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Assam Government is looking to clear the state of remnant militant groups, cadres of which are holed up in Myanmar and are facing Myanmar’s military offensive against ethnic rebel groups in Kachin state, reports Nagaland Post on May 27. The government has put in place the Swabalamban scheme, an ambitious platform offering self-employment to militants who lay down arms. The scheme is implemented in association with State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development with State Bank of India, Union Bank of India (UBI) and Assam Gramin Vikas Bank offering subsidized loan. Additionally, Assam Police additional Director General (DGP) (special branch) Pallab Bhattacharya said that few cadres of a Kuki outfit have come forward with as many as six AK47 rifles to surrender. The DG also stated that ‘There are still lot many groups out there with cadres and weapons like the Bru militants, Karbi peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Sairaigwra (NDFB-S). Most of them are based in Myanmar where they are have difficult time at present. We want to encourage them with the rehab schemes to come out and lead a normal life’. Police however is keeping United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) out of surrender program as the group is active in upper Assam Districts.
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May - 26 
At least five militants were killed by the Indian Army as they foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District early on May 26 (today), reports The Times of India. The operation was in progre
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At least five militants were killed by the Indian Army as they foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District early on May 26 (today), reports The Times of India. The operation was in progress when the last report came in. "Five terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate early morning today [May 26]," a defence spokesperson said.
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May - 26 
Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is trying to persuade to the leadership of NDFB-S to surrender, reports Nagaland Post on May 27
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Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is trying to persuade to the leadership of NDFB-S to surrender, reports Nagaland Post on May 27
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May - 26 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as K Lakshmi alias Kamala alias Sweta, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on her head, surrendered before Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena &n
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as K Lakshmi alias Kamala alias Sweta, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on her head, surrendered before Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena in Malkangiri District on May 26, reports The New Indian Express. She is wife of Maoist leader Dhananjaya Gope alias Sudheer, is a native of Arabeti village within Kalimela Police limits in the District. She joined CPI-Maoist in 2008 and was working as the cadre of Gumma Area Committee of Malkangiri-Koraput-Visakha Border (MKVB) Division under the jurisdiction of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. Sweta was involved in the killing of two civilians in Silakota village in 2014 and Kattama of Gusumpadar village in 2016, setting JCB machines of a contractor engaged in road construction near Mudulipada and Piplapdar, Damanjodi hilltop attack in 2001 and exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Ramguda village in 2016, said SP Jagmohan Meena.
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May - 26 
Investigations conducted by Indian intelligence agencies point towards a pattern linking a failed attack in Delhi in mid-December, the Pathankot attack on January 2 and the two attacks on the Indian consulate and mission in Afghanistan on January 3 a
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Investigations conducted by Indian intelligence agencies point towards a pattern linking a failed attack in Delhi in mid-December, the Pathankot attack on January 2 and the two attacks on the Indian consulate and mission in Afghanistan on January 3 and March 2, respectively, The Times of India reports on May 27. All these strikes bear the stamp of two Jaish factions- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Jaish ul Haq (JuH). According to sources Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been pitting the two Jaish factions against each other and pressuring them into targeting Indian installations to prove their worth. While JeM is headed by Maulana Masood Azhar, JuH is led by Maualana Abdul Rehman (MAR). Both are connected to the IC-814 hijacking of 1999. Rehman orchestrated the hijack while Azhar was freed in exchange for passengers. According to an intelligence report, this approach is resulting in back-to-back strikes. Sources say the confession report of two Jaish terrorists, Ahmed Khan Durrani and Abdul Qadri, who were arrested by Kabul (Afghanistan) Police in March, revealed how Pakistan is providing both the Jaish groups with infrastructure to run their training camps. The duo said they were trained at an ISI-operated training camp in Bare, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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May - 26 
Militants decamped with two rifles of the Personal Security Officers (PSOs) of a protected person in Anantnag District on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Two weapons – an AK-47 rifle and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle – h
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Militants decamped with two rifles of the Personal Security Officers (PSOs) of a protected person in Anantnag District on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Two weapons – an AK-47 rifle and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle – have been taken away by the militants from the PSOs from the residence of a protected person in Darban Anantnag in south Kashmir, a Police official said. The PSOs of the protected person – Sayed Gowhar – were from security wing and Kulgam Police respectively, he said. The official said the protected person was apparently not present at his house.
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May - 26 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jaimangal Ram from his hideout at Garhwa Garhiya village in Sheohar District, after a specific intelligence input on May 26, reports UNI. He was involved in various
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jaimangal Ram from his hideout at Garhwa Garhiya village in Sheohar District, after a specific intelligence input on May 26, reports UNI. He was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long, said Police.
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May - 26 
Police arrested two grenade throwers and recovered explosives from their possession from Srinagar in Srinagar District on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that Srinagar Police while investigating case (FIR number 59/2018
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Police arrested two grenade throwers and recovered explosives from their possession from Srinagar in Srinagar District on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that Srinagar Police while investigating case (FIR number 59/2018 U/S 307, 427 RPC, 3/4 Exp. Act) registered in Police Station Safakadal, rounded up one suspect Basit Ahmad Malik son of Mohammed Ashraf Malik of Nowpora, Safakadal. “During sustained questioning, the suspect disclosed to have lobbed grenades along with another accomplice Adil Qayoom Najar at two different occasions, one at Chatabal and second at Baripora”, said the spokesman. He said one grenade was recovered on his disclosure. Police said Adil Qayoom Najar was questioned and upon his disclosure explosive materials (apparently RDX weighing about 1.2 Kgs in the shape of 05 Sticks wrapped in carbon paper and detonators) and other incriminating material was recovered. Police spokesman said he revealed that they were planning to lob a grenade after Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid, Nowhatta. He said that further investigation is on to unearth the nefarious plans of anti national element and banned organization for disruptive activities.
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May - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 26 arrested three militants of Thadou People’s Liberation Army (TPLA) from Haibung village in Kangpokpi District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militants were identified as Pasokholal Vaiphei alias Chai
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 26 arrested three militants of Thadou People’s Liberation Army (TPLA) from Haibung village in Kangpokpi District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militants were identified as Pasokholal Vaiphei alias Chaiza, Leninlal Lhouvum and Jangboi Lhouvum.
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May - 26 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 declared that the Central Government is ready for talks with all stakeholders in Kashmir including All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) if they come forward and with Pakistan if it stops aiding and
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 declared that the Central Government is ready for talks with all stakeholders in Kashmir including All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) if they come forward and with Pakistan if it stops aiding and abetting terrorism and ceasefire violations as India always stands for good ties with all its neighbours, reports Daily Excelsior. However, he made it clear that talks can’t be held with Pakistan under present circumstances. In an interview to a national news channel, Rajnath said the Centre was committed to defeat terrorism in all its forms and the countrymen should be assured of this. He described Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir as a “thoughtful decision”, which will give relief to the people during the holy month but regretted that Pakistan has no sympathy for the people as it was violating ceasefire on the borders. Rajnath said there was no confusion in the Government on terrorism and it was very clear that the terrorism has to be finished and whatever hard steps are required for it will be taken. At the same time, he added, the Government is worried about the Kashmir people. “Both Kashmir and Kashmiris are ours. All decisions will be taken in the interest of the people”.Asserting that the Centre was ready to talk with all stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir including the Hurriyat Conference, Rajnath made it clear that there was nothing wrong in the talks with whosoever comes forward for it. However, he said, so far there has been no indication from them (the Hurriyat Conference) on the dialogue. He was responding to the question on appointment of Dineshwar Sharma, former Intelligence Bureau Director, as Centre Government’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir and progress made by him. On talks with Pakistan, he said: “If Pakistan offers for talks, we will tell them to stop terrorism. If someone comes forward for talks, we will talk. But Pakistan must end aiding and abetting terrorism, infiltration and ceasefire violations. We want good friendly ties with the neighbours but Pakistan will have to mend its ways”.
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May - 26 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team from Lahore shot dead six militants in Upper Jhelum area of Gujrat District in Punjab in the night of May 26, reports The News. According to spokesman, the personnel of CTD had blockaded the area when
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team from Lahore shot dead six militants in Upper Jhelum area of Gujrat District in Punjab in the night of May 26, reports The News. According to spokesman, the personnel of CTD had blockaded the area when eight militants opened fire. Six militants were killed in the ensuing shootout. The militants killed in the encounter have been identified as Abdul Muqeem, Faisal, Usman, Azeem, Rauf and Sohaib, whose name was included in the red book. Two other militants managed to flee. The CTD spokesman said the militants were involved in Ferozepur Road (Lahore) blast on July 24, 2017, that had claimed lives of 26 people including eight Policemen. They were also involved in the killing of Brigadier Zahor Qadri in Sargodha town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 6, 2014, and other several bomb explosions.
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May - 26 
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) Commissioner Mohamad Mahbubur Rahman said Jama'atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) is amassing money through robberies for reorganizing, reports The Daily Star on May 27. He said JMB operatives robbed BTK
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Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) Commissioner Mohamad Mahbubur Rahman said Jama'atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) is amassing money through robberies for reorganizing, reports The Daily Star on May 27. He said JMB operatives robbed BTK 17.50 lakh in Rajshahi on October 5, 2017. Five persons in this connection and four of them disclosed that a group of at least 14 militants of JMB orchestrated it. The report of JMB getting involved in robbery first surfaced in 2000 when it was attacking offices of different NGOs. Following a pause of years, JMB's involvement in robbery came to light again in 2014 when investigators found them engaged in robbing BTK 6 lakh at a bKash shop in Kaunia of Rangpur, BTK 35 lakh from a garment factory in Gazipur and BTK 28 lakh in Baliadangi of Takhurgaon. On December 21, 2015, locals caught four armed JMB members red-handed when the militants attempted a robbery at a filling station in Dinajpur.
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May - 26 
Eleven militants were killed in operations conducted in Alinegar District and Mehtarlam City (District), the capital of Laghman Province on May 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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Eleven militants were killed in operations conducted in Alinegar District and Mehtarlam City (District), the capital of Laghman Province on May 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 26 
Five civilians were killed in a roadside explosion on the Ghazni-Paktika Highway in unspecified District of Ghazni Province on May 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Five civilians were killed in a roadside explosion on the Ghazni-Paktika Highway in unspecified District of Ghazni Province on May 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 26 
Four road construction workers were killed by unknown assailants in Shindand District of Herat Province on May 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four road construction workers were killed by unknown assailants in Shindand District of Herat Province on May 26, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 26 
Nineteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air-strikes conducted in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 27.
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Nineteen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air-strikes conducted in Heska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 27.
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May - 26 
Six Taliban militants were killed in a United States (US) drone strike in the Syed Karm District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 27.
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Six Taliban militants were killed in a United States (US) drone strike in the Syed Karm District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 27.
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May - 26 
Taliban ‘military chief’ in Nangarhar Province, Gul Mohammad Sangari, was among three militants killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in the Swati area of Surkh Road District in Nanghar Province, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of
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Taliban ‘military chief’ in Nangarhar Province, Gul Mohammad Sangari, was among three militants killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in the Swati area of Surkh Road District in Nanghar Province, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement on May 26 that Afghan forces carried out an operation in order to eliminate Gul Mohammad Sangari, the Taliban ‘military chief’ in the Province, and his hideout. According to the MoD’s statement Sangari, along with two other fighters, was targeted in the Swati area of Surkh Road District of the province while trying to flee the area. The statement said that Sangari was directly involved in suicide attacks and other terrorist attacks in the province.
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May - 27 
A civilian and a soldier were killed when militants attacked the Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Kakapora in Pulwama District on May 27, reports The Times of India. Militants opened fire upon Army camp at Kakapora in the nigh
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A civilian and a soldier were killed when militants attacked the Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Kakapora in Pulwama District on May 27, reports The Times of India. Militants opened fire upon Army camp at Kakapora in the night that led to an encounter in which one soldier and a civilian were killed. Police said that a Sumo driver, identified as Bilal Ahmad Gania was critically injured in the crossfire and later succumbed to injuries in hospital. When the terrorists fired at the camp, soldiers retaliated. In the encounter, a jawan also died, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama Mohammad Aslam Choudary said. The militants later escaped from the encounter site, sources said.
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May - 27 
A militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested from Sunrise Ground, Dalpati in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press on May 28. The militant have been identified as ‘captain’ Haorongbam Ranjit alias
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A militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested from Sunrise Ground, Dalpati in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press on May 28. The militant have been identified as ‘captain’ Haorongbam Ranjit alias Lumba. Earlier he served in the ‘intelligence wing’ of in Kumbi aiding the ‘Sajik Tampak battalion’ of UNLF. In 2017 he also took up the charge of Naga Revolutionary Front (NRF).
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May - 27 
Army on May 27 said that Pakistani troops are helping the infiltrators as the group that was eliminated in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on May 26 was spotted close to Pakistani troops’ camp before it infiltrated into the Indian territory
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Army on May 27 said that Pakistani troops are helping the infiltrators as the group that was eliminated in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on May 26 was spotted close to Pakistani troops’ camp before it infiltrated into the Indian territory, reports Daily Excelsior. This was disclosed by Commander Tanghdar Brigade of Army, Brigadier PK Mishra, in a press conference in the border town of Tanghdar. “I would also like to highlight that the movement of the infiltrating column was also detected from very close to the Pakistani force across the Line of Control [LoC],” Mishra said. “The recoveries are indicative of actively aiding and abetting of this kind of a movement by Pakistan because you see a lot of food items equipment with Pakistan markings on them,” Mishra said. The Brigade Commander said that Intelligence inputs do suggest that there are a number of groups across the border on launching pads waiting to infiltrate. “We expect that there will be more such bids in the future”. He said that the troops are vigilant along LoC to foil any such bids or any such attempt. “Our troops are ready to negate any such attempt,” he added. Asked about Ramazan ceasefire, Mishra said: “We are exercising utmost restraint. As far as ceasefire which has been promulgated by the Government notwithstanding that I would just like to comment that “Action speaks louder than words”. And while we are respecting what has been promulgated, Pakistan obviously does not intend to do so. We had the infiltration bid over the last couple of days”.Brigadier Mishra said that militants killed in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara district in North Kashmir were armed with modern weaponry and equipment.
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May - 27 
Arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist –Zabiullah aka Hamza has confessed that Hafiz Saeed—founder of LeT and Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi are recruiting ‘unsuspicious’ youth to wage war against India, reports The T
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Arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist –Zabiullah aka Hamza has confessed that Hafiz Saeed—founder of LeT and Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi are recruiting ‘unsuspicious’ youth to wage war against India, reports The Times of India on May 28. Jamaat –ud-Dawa (JuD) leaders openly invites boys with an age of 15-20 years of Pakistan to join jihad and prepare them with a will to sacrifice. In the top of the seven-tier hierarchy of JuD includes Saeed himself who is known as Amir Sahab or Amire-Masgar. This is followed by instructors or recruiters at zonal, district, tehsil, town and sector levels. The instructors, who are known as Masools, are followed by “Kakroons” at the lowest level. The recruits are handpicked from Madrasas by town’s Masool and brought to the training centre of the LeT in Muridke District in Lahore, Pakistan, read the confessional statement of Hamza. LeT’s student wing—al-Mohammadiya Students (AMS) has prepared a cellular device in which they put a chip and use it for ‘secret’ communication among LeT members; If Security Forces (SFs) could manage to intercept the communication, the connection would automatically terminates, claimed Hamza during confession. Hamza was arrested on March 20, 2018, during an operation in Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
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May - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Vanjami Sukda (45), after branding him as ‘Police Informer’ at his field near Punpalli village under Dornapal Police Station limits in Sukma District on M
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Vanjami Sukda (45), after branding him as ‘Police Informer’ at his field near Punpalli village under Dornapal Police Station limits in Sukma District on May 27, reports Business Standard. A group of CPI-Maoist cadres attacked Vanjami with sharp-edged weapons and slit his throat resulting in his death. The Maoist pamphlet recovered by Police accused Sukda as a ‘Police Informer’, said Police.
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May - 27 
On May 27, Assam Rifles (AR) and Kohima Police arrested two militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘private’ Tokivi Ayi and ‘corporal’ Khrasakhuyi alias Ato Chezo from Chhotu Basti in Kohima D
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On May 27, Assam Rifles (AR) and Kohima Police arrested two militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘private’ Tokivi Ayi and ‘corporal’ Khrasakhuyi alias Ato Chezo from Chhotu Basti in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post.
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May - 27 
On May 27, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered two AK-47 assault rifles in Aizawl and arrested an individual identified as Elby Molshoy, reports Assam Tribune. DRI sources said two AK-47 combat rifles were recovered from the arre
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On May 27, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered two AK-47 assault rifles in Aizawl and arrested an individual identified as Elby Molshoy, reports Assam Tribune. DRI sources said two AK-47 combat rifles were recovered from the arrested individual’s residence at Chawnpui in Aizawl. According to sources, the arms smuggled from Myanmar, were meant for Bangladesh-based militant outfits.
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May - 27 
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) had an encounter withNaxalsin Jharkhand on May 27, SSB said in a statement on May 29, reportsUNI. In the wee hours of May 27, SSB had an encounter with theNaxalsbelonging Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in forest area of
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Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) had an encounter withNaxalsin Jharkhand on May 27, SSB said in a statement on May 29, reportsUNI. In the wee hours of May 27, SSB had an encounter with theNaxalsbelonging Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in forest area of Mahudi village of Hazaribagh District after they spotted 15 JJMP cadres carrying arms. When asked to surrender, the JJMP cadres opened fire and the troops retaliated. However taking advantage of dense forest and terrain, the cadres managed to escape, statement said. During search operation, two long barrel country made rifles with two pithu bag carrying ammunition were recovered from the scene. JJMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 27 
the five militants who were killed by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on May 26 are believed to be of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reportsDaily Excelsior. Earlier,SATPreported that at least five militants were ki
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the five militants who were killed by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on May 26 are believed to be of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reportsDaily Excelsior. Earlier,SATPreported that at least five militants were killed by the Indian Army as they foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District early on May 26. Huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site. The area is traditional infiltration route but was abandoned by the militants for long time before they re-activated it in 2016 but failed in their designs. Sources said that the recently killed militants in Brinjal forest area of Vilgam, Handwara had also infiltrated from Tanghdar. The group was intercepted by the soldiers of 15 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on May 19 and four members were killed. Sources said that it was a big group of around 20 militants who had infiltrated from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and split into four groups, of which, one was eliminated. The operation against the rest of their members is still on.The killing of five militants in Tanghdar comes a day after Army chief General Bipin Rawat called upon Pakistan to stop infiltration to establish peace along border. “We want peace at borders but as you know Pakistan continuously violates ceasefire that causes loss of life and property and in such a case we have to retaliate but if Pakistan wants peace, we expect them to take initiative, which will start with them stopping infiltration,” he said. Army says that there are around 250 militants waiting on the LoC in PoK for infiltration. The troops have intensified vigil along the LoC and strengthened the counter-infiltration gird to foil the infiltration. Last year, as per the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) figures a record numbers of militants, 120, infiltrated into Kashmir. And this year despite the tight vigil at least 8-9 groups of militants have managed to infiltrate into Kashmir. Sources said that there are 28 active launch pads in PoK this year where militants to be infiltrated are taken. They said that this year JeM is more active than LeT and mostly the Jaish cadres are being infiltrated.
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May - 27 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has a new task at hand - identify the ‘keypad jihadis’ who spew venom on social networking sites to try and create a law and order situation in the State by spreading on the Internet rumours or giving com
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police has a new task at hand - identify the ‘keypad jihadis’ who spew venom on social networking sites to try and create a law and order situation in the State by spreading on the Internet rumours or giving communal colour to any event, reports Daily Excelsior on May 28. The Police has registered cases against five Twitter handles and filed complaints with service providers against such misleading posts on Facebook and WhatsApp so that necessary action is taken at the earliest, officials said. The officials said a communication had been sent to the micro-blogging site for providing details of the twitter handles so that punitive action could be initiated at the earliest as it would help in reining in what is called ‘keypad jihadis’. Police has laid special emphasis on monitoring the social networking websites and also various groups created on messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram and similar such tools available on the Internet, they said. The idea behind the crackdown on ‘keypad jihadis’ was to ensure that Police could concentrate more on nabbing or eliminating terrorists with real guns rather than those who wage war against the state machinery using keypads. The official said that post-2016, the misinformation campaign from some groups in Kashmir as well as in Jammu was at its peak with each party trying to project an incident for their political goals which had a potential of pushing the state to communal clashes. They said the new battleground and a new battle is far removed from the conventional weaponry and the conventional fighting zones of the narrow streets and forests where new age jihadis use computers and smartphones to wage war from just about anywhere in the Valley or outside, well entrenched inside their homes or out on the streets, from a nearby café or even just a convenient roadside. “We have passed on several complaints to the Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-IN) for blocking several pages on Facebook and Twitter,” said officials, adding that many SIM cards which were used to spread canards on messaging services like WhatsApp have been blocked with the help of the service provider. The immediate worry for security agencies is the forthcoming two-month long Amarnath Yatra, beginning last week of next month, and they fear that anyone, while just sitting from the confines of a home, can plant fake news in one of the thousand chat groups and the entire State can plunge into communal violence, the officials said.
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May - 27 
Two Policemen and two militants were killed in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on May 27, reports Daily Times. The incident occurred at Sarki Road where the militants opened fire on Policemen, officials said. As a consequence, two
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Two Policemen and two militants were killed in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on May 27, reports Daily Times. The incident occurred at Sarki Road where the militants opened fire on Policemen, officials said. As a consequence, two Policemen were killed and four passers-by injured. In the meantime, personnel in a Police vehicle passing by opened fire on the attackers, killing two of them. One of the injured attackers, however, fled the scene, Police said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Razzaq Cheema said unknown miscreants opened fire on Abdul Rasheed and Bashir Shah in the Capri Cinema area, killing them on the spot.
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May - 27 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which had extended support for formation of coalition Government by FSF-N and RJP-N in Province 2, withdrew its support to the Government in the province on May 27, reports The Himalayan Times. NCP leader Ramchandra
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which had extended support for formation of coalition Government by FSF-N and RJP-N in Province 2, withdrew its support to the Government in the province on May 27, reports The Himalayan Times. NCP leader Ramchandra Mandal said that they had withdrawn their support to the Government as it failed to give business to the Provincial Assembly (PA). Similarly, another NCP leader Satya Narayan Mandal accused the Government of failing to do the right job in all aspects.
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May - 27 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on May 27 told the House of Representatives that the Constitution could be amended on the basis of necessity and rationale, reports The Himalayan Times. He said this in response to questions posed by lawmakers during
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on May 27 told the House of Representatives that the Constitution could be amended on the basis of necessity and rationale, reports The Himalayan Times. He said this in response to questions posed by lawmakers during the debate in the House on the Government’s policies and programmes. Some lawmakers representing the Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) and the Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) had raised question about the Government’s policies and programmes being silent on the issue of constitution amendment. “We will amend the constitution as per the consensus forged between us on constitutional issues. The constitution will be amended keeping in mind the people’s aspiration and the country’s interest,” he said and added that the amendment should aid the goals of prosperity. The government is always ready to resolve the problem.
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May - 27 
Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya on May 27 said the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution to abolish the Executive Presidency brought by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) as a private member
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Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya on May 27 said the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution to abolish the Executive Presidency brought by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) as a private member’s bill, reports Daily News. Devapriya told that there is no need to abolish the executive presidency or pruning down more executive powers. He pointed out that President Maithripala Sirisena has removed the executive powers of the Presidency to its maximum limits. Devapriya also pointed out that the majority of the public also believes that the executive presidency should remain.
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May - 27 
11 IS militants were killed and two others were injured and three vehicles destroyed in a United States (US) drone strike conducted in Ghulam Dak area of Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28.
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11 IS militants were killed and two others were injured and three vehicles destroyed in a United States (US) drone strike conducted in Ghulam Dak area of Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28.
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May - 27 
A tribal elder identified as Ghulam Nabi who crafted the medal for President Donald Trump of United States (US) was killed in an explosion in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28. The attack was claimed
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A tribal elder identified as Ghulam Nabi who crafted the medal for President Donald Trump of United States (US) was killed in an explosion in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28. The attack was claimed by Taliban outfit.
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May - 27 
At least 79 militants were killed and 40 injured in Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) operations across 10 Provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Ministry of Defense. ANDSF shelled and bombed militants’ positions and san
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At least 79 militants were killed and 40 injured in Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) operations across 10 Provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Ministry of Defense. ANDSF shelled and bombed militants’ positions and sanctuaries by artilleries and air forces in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Logar, Badghis, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Baghlan, Badakhshan and Helmand Provinces. The SFs launched 11 clearing operations and 82 Special Forces’ operations, and conducted 128 freights and nine airstrikes.
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May - 27 
At least two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in the morning of May 27 in the Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District in Helmand Province, local officials said, reports Tolo News. Four other ANA soldiers were woun
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At least two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in the morning of May 27 in the Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District in Helmand Province, local officials said, reports Tolo News. Four other ANA soldiers were wounded in the blast. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Omar Zowak, confirmed the incident and said that the blast occurred at around 7am local time in Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District when a suicide bomber detonated a Mazda vehicle laden with explosives close to an army base. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 27 
Four persons were arrested and a Pakistan truck laden with 9800 kilogrammes of explosives was seized by the Afghan Border Police Forces in Torkham gate on the border of Nangarhar Province, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed, reports Khaama
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Four persons were arrested and a Pakistan truck laden with 9800 kilogrammes of explosives was seized by the Afghan Border Police Forces in Torkham gate on the border of Nangarhar Province, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed, reports Khaama Press on May 28.
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May - 27 
Fourteen Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and six others injured in air-raids carried out by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen District of Helmand Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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Fourteen Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and six others injured in air-raids carried out by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen District of Helmand Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 27 
One militant was killed and another two injured in an air-raid in Dawoud Khail village of Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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One militant was killed and another two injured in an air-raid in Dawoud Khail village of Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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May - 27 
salam communication Antenna was torched by unknown gunmen in Joma village of Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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salam communication Antenna was torched by unknown gunmen in Joma village of Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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May - 27 
Seven Taliban militants were killed in shelling by Security Forces in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed in shelling by Security Forces in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 27 
Taliban militants captured multiple Police Checkpoints in Gurtapa and Islamabad areas of the Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Omar, the Khwaja Ghar district chief confimed that militants co
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Taliban militants captured multiple Police Checkpoints in Gurtapa and Islamabad areas of the Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Omar, the Khwaja Ghar district chief confimed that militants controlled over 50 villages in the district. Zabihullah Mujaheed Taliban ‘spokesman’ said that militants seized 17 Police checkpoints and inflicted casualties to several Security Forces.
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May - 27 
The Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said that the Afghan and Pakistani Officials have agreed to take practical steps regarding the agreements reached as part of the Afghanistan Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS), report
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The Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said that the Afghan and Pakistani Officials have agreed to take practical steps regarding the agreements reached as part of the Afghanistan Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS), reports Khaama Press on May 28. The two sides agreed to take practical steps for the implementation of agreement in security sector based on an agreement consisting 66 articles. The two sides agreed to facilitate the implementation of electricity transmission via Afghanistan as well as to provide facilities for the transit between Gwadar and Central Asia and vice versa, construction of railway network and expansion of Kabul-Jalalabad highway.
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May - 27 
two explosions took place close to the Breshna Sherkat in Jalalabad City (District) of Nangarhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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two explosions took place close to the Breshna Sherkat in Jalalabad City (District) of Nangarhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 27 
two heroin labs were destroyed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Mamli area of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28.
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two heroin labs were destroyed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Mamli area of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28.
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May - 27 
two weapon caches belonging to Taliban were recovered in Greshk District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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two weapon caches belonging to Taliban were recovered in Greshk District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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May - 27 
unidentified gunmen attacked a Police convoy and killed five persons including three Police Personnel, one civilian and one key Taliban prisoner who was being transported by the Police in an unspecified District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhw
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unidentified gunmen attacked a Police convoy and killed five persons including three Police Personnel, one civilian and one key Taliban prisoner who was being transported by the Police in an unspecified District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 28.
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May - 27 
The former Maldivian President—Mohamed Nasheed on May 27, has said that there is a need for new Election Commission to be established before upcoming Presidential elections because the present Election Commission has crossed the ‘red line
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The former Maldivian President—Mohamed Nasheed on May 27, has said that there is a need for new Election Commission to be established before upcoming Presidential elections because the present Election Commission has crossed the ‘red line’ and trying to influence the primaries of a political party, reports Raajje. It is my request to the citizens of the Maldives and the international community to keep close watch over the Presidential Elections 2018. The political parties are the foundations of a democracy and the Election Commission is crossing the line by attempting to hinder their [parties’] political work, said Nasheed.
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May - 27 
The Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef blamed the social media platform for ‘exaggerating’ the social issues in the Island and the irreligious discourse and politicisation of religious extremism are grave threat to the National
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The Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef blamed the social media platform for ‘exaggerating’ the social issues in the Island and the irreligious discourse and politicisation of religious extremism are grave threat to the National Security of the Maldives, reportsMaldives Timeson May 28. “We know there is the problem of religious fundamentalism in the Maldives, but we are not a country selling concubines,” said Shareef at graduation ceremony at Clique College and referred to the statements by former President Mohamed Nasheed that Maldivians had been sold as concubines in the Syrian war [as fighters]. The Opposition party claimed that approximately 250 Maldivians are fighting in Iraq and Syria whereas Defence Minister Adam Shareef has said in January 2018 that official counts of Maldivians in Syria are 61. In April 2018, the Maldives government published a new policy paper addressing apostasy, foreign fighters and religious freedom that imposed stringent penalties on hate speech and which will be criminalised, and a tougher stance on mockery and misinformation regarding religion.
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May - 28 
Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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May - 28 
Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News 
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Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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May - 28 
An employee of a company, engaged in road construction in the area, was shot dead allegedly by Naxals [Left Wing extremism (LWE)] at Kita village in Latehar District on May 28, reports Mid-Day. The victim has been identified as munshi
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An employee of a company, engaged in road construction in the area, was shot dead allegedly by Naxals [Left Wing extremism (LWE)] at Kita village in Latehar District on May 28, reports Mid-Day. The victim has been identified as munshi (accountant) Sanjay Sao, a resident of Kita village. Sao was supervising road construction work when a group of motorcycle-borne Naxals opened fire at him, the Police said. Sao took shelter in an under-construction toilet even after he was shot at, but the Naxals fired at him again killing him on the spot, the Police added. Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasant Anand, who rushed to the spot said prima facie, the incident seemed to be the handiwork of a Naxal group, for the want of ‘levy’ (ransom money). The company was engaged in building a road between Brahmani to Soans at a estimated cost of INR 39.8 million.
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May - 28 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested twelve Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in three separate incidents from Bijapur District on May 28, reports Financial Express. In the first incident, six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Hun
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested twelve Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in three separate incidents from Bijapur District on May 28, reports Financial Express. In the first incident, six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Hunga (24), Oyam Manglu (26), Kunjam Hunga (45), Punem Bandi (35), Uika Podia (25) and Nupo Pandu (20) were arrested from the forest near Dalla village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 28. Madkam Hunga, was an active member of ‘military platoon number 9’ of the CPI-Maoist and served as gunman of 'Central Committee (CC) member' identified as Sonu. He was active in Abujhmad and Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra and allegedly involved in attacking Police parties, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg. In the second incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Chaitu Kursam (29), Bonjo Poyam (30), Masa Kuhram (30), Sudhram Poyam (22) and Betti Joga (35) were arrested from Murkinar village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District. All the five arrested belong to the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) and ‘Janmilitia’ squads of the CPI-Maoist. They were allegedly involved in torching a passenger bus, after asking occupants to alight, between Kutru and Bedre on March 2, 2018.
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Police foiled militants’ bid to snatch rifles from cops guarding the residence of senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Minister, Peer Mohammad Hussain, at Thajiwara Acchabal in Anantnag District on May 28, adds Daily Exc
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Police foiled militants’ bid to snatch rifles from cops guarding the residence of senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Minister, Peer Mohammad Hussain, at Thajiwara Acchabal in Anantnag District on May 28, adds Daily Excelsior. The Sentry fired at militants as they tried to enter the guard post. The militants fled under the cover of darkness. Security Forces (SFs) rushed to the spot and manhunt was launched against the militants.
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Six individuals and their leader of involved in extortion and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were arrested in West Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune on May 29. Two of the arrested individuals have been identified
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Six individuals and their leader of involved in extortion and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were arrested in West Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune on May 29. Two of the arrested individuals have been identified as Ismail Hussain the leader of the group, Sahin Rahmat and Rofiqul Islam.
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six TPC cadres were arrested by the Police at Balumath in Latehar District on May 28, reports Free Press Journal. The Police recovered weapons and INR 22,000 cash from them. The identity of the arrested cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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six TPC cadres were arrested by the Police at Balumath in Latehar District on May 28, reports Free Press Journal. The Police recovered weapons and INR 22,000 cash from them. The identity of the arrested cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at ‘Mabbo Ke/Mabo Ke’ Border Outpost in Ferozepur District in Punjab arrested a suspicious Pakistani citizen—Mohammad Asif (32), a resident of Jallo Ke village in Kasur District of Pakistan,
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at ‘Mabbo Ke/Mabo Ke’ Border Outpost in Ferozepur District in Punjab arrested a suspicious Pakistani citizen—Mohammad Asif (32), a resident of Jallo Ke village in Kasur District of Pakistan, reports The Tribune on May 29. Asif was roaming suspiciously alongside the ‘zero line’ around 05:30 AM of May 28. Nothing objectionable but PKR 1,200 (Pakistani Rupees) and some medicine were recovered from Asif’s possession. After preliminary interrogation, Asif was handed-over to the local Police, said Commandant Ranvir Singh.
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May - 28 
The joint team of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Delhi Police probed Mohammad Rasheed (40)—a native of Tamil Nadu at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for his alleged links with terrorist organisations and recruiting two
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The joint team of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Delhi Police probed Mohammad Rasheed (40)—a native of Tamil Nadu at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for his alleged links with terrorist organisations and recruiting two French citizens for training in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times on May 29. Rasheed was handed-over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and later to Tamil Nadu Police for further investigation. Rasheed believed to be self-radicalised and was allegedly in contact with terrorists involved in 2002 Bali bombings in Indonesia which claimed 202 lives. In 2013, for his alleged links with terrorist organisations—Rasheed was sentenced to eight years imprisonment in France. Rasheed was deported to India in third week of May 2018 [date unspecified].
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on May 28 has called for expediting peace talks, reports The Telegraph. The outfit also demanded release of its cadres who are lodged in Guwahati Central Jail since 2009. The ‘
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on May 28 has called for expediting peace talks, reports The Telegraph. The outfit also demanded release of its cadres who are lodged in Guwahati Central Jail since 2009. The ‘general secretary’ B. Ohnjalu stated ‘The general assembly which held its session yesterday urged the Centre not to test patience of the NDFB and bring a lasting solution to the long-standing political issue of the Bodos by expediting the peace process and immediately releasing the leaders and cadres of the NDFB who are in Guwahati Central Jail without conviction for the past nine years. It also requested not to jeopardize the hard-earned peace process’. The demands come days after the United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro talks faction (ULFA-PTF) had held a meeting with a central team in New Delhi and announced that their talks were nearing completion. ULFA-PTF which had begun talks in 2010 had stated that an agreement is likely to be signed before the 2019 elections.
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May - 28 
Three Army soldiers including an officer were injured as militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Water Point in Sugan area of Shopian District on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was on
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Three Army soldiers including an officer were injured as militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Water Point in Sugan area of Shopian District on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was on regular patrolling in the area in a CASPER when militants triggered an IED followed by firing. Three soldiers were injured in the blast. Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and conducted searches but the militants had fled away.
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May - 28 
Three suspected Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Dundur hillock in a remote region called Kala Pahar under the Ch
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Three suspected Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Dundur hillock in a remote region called Kala Pahar under the Chhaterpur Police Station in Palamu District on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered two dead bodies of TPC cadres with two AK-47 rifles from the encounter site. The exchange of fire triggered between TPC cadres and SFs during patrolling of the area, after a tip-off, said Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajit Mahatha. The identity of the TPC cadres killed in the encounter is yet to be ascertained. Two TPC cadres surrendered before the 134 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jharkhand Police in Palumu District on May 28 adds ANI.
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has introduced a new surrender policy to lure away militants from joining militancy in North east region, reports The Sangai Express on May 29. The policy has proposed a fixed deposit of INR 4,00,000 an
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has introduced a new surrender policy to lure away militants from joining militancy in North east region, reports The Sangai Express on May 29. The policy has proposed a fixed deposit of INR 4,00,000 and monthly stipend of INR6,000 to those who surrendered and an extra incentive for those with weapons. Stipend would be paid in the bank account and fixed deposit would be handed over to the surrendered militant only after sighing of the memorandum of settlement (MoS) with respective militant outfits. UMHA also clarified that if surrendered militant is found to have been indulging in any criminal activities before the signing of MoU, the surrendered militant will forfeit his fixed deposit. Earlier surrender militants were given a stipend of INR 3,000 and one time grant of INR 3,00,000. UMHA has also decided to send the militants, seeking to surrender without arms, to the State level screening committee which will take a decision on accepting or rejecting the surrender. Informing that there are nearly 3,500 surrendered militants who will be benefited by new surrender policy in Assam, security sources said that a 12-member group of Kuki militant outfit has also come forward to surrender with six AK series rifles.
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At least sixteen persons including three Policemen sustained injuries in a roadside blast targeting Police vehicle in Dera Murad Jamali town of Same District in Balochistan in the evening of May 28, reports The News. According to Police, unident
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At least sixteen persons including three Policemen sustained injuries in a roadside blast targeting Police vehicle in Dera Murad Jamali town of Same District in Balochistan in the evening of May 28, reports The News. According to Police, unidentified militants had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) in a motorcycle parked on the roadside to target the Police vehicle passing through the area. The explosion occurred when a Police vehicle passing through the area, injuring at least 16 people including three Policemen. The windowpanes of nearby shops and houses were smashed due to the impact of the blast.
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Several people injured in clashes between Police and protesters during huge protest on May 28 in Skardu and Gilgit when thousands of people protested against the Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Police fired tear gas she
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Several people injured in clashes between Police and protesters during huge protest on May 28 in Skardu and Gilgit when thousands of people protested against the Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Police fired tear gas shells and resorted to aerial firing in Gilgit to stop protesters approaching towards Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly for a scheduled sit-in against the newly introduced order. The protesters said that final draft of the ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018’ is mysteriously being kept secret because the authorities are afraid of telling the truth to the public. The speakers said that the ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018’ has become suspicious because of the culture of secrecy. Responding to a protest call given by a coalition of political organizations, thousands of people came out to reject the ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018’, which claims to empower the region administratively and financially. Speakers also bashed the Chief Minister accusing him of constantly telling lies and misleading the masses, ‘to please his masters.’ Some speakers in Skardu and Gilgit alleged that the Chief Minister has colluded with the Kashmiri leaders to conspire against Gilgit-Baltistan and keep the region deprived.
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) have signed a two-point agreement on May 28, reports Kathmandu Post. NCP Co-Chair duo Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal and FSFN Chairman Upendra Yadav signed
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) have signed a two-point agreement on May 28, reports Kathmandu Post. NCP Co-Chair duo Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal and FSFN Chairman Upendra Yadav signed the agreement during a meeting held in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. Following the agreement, Upendra Yadav-led FSFN has decided to join the Government. As per the agreement the demands raised by the FSFN during its agitation as well as issues related to constitution amendment would be addressed, on the basis of mutual understanding.
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on May 28 secured bail for six months from the High Court in two criminal cases filed in Comilla District of Chittagong Division, reports New Nation. But she was denied bail in ano
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on May 28 secured bail for six months from the High Court in two criminal cases filed in Comilla District of Chittagong Division, reports New Nation. But she was denied bail in another case of Narail District. Hours after she secured the bail, the Government filed separate appeals with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court's order. Among the three cases, two were filed in Comilla District on charges of vandalizing vehicles on January 25, 2015, killing seven persons and injuring 25-26 others by setting fire to a passenger bus in Chauddagram on February 2, 2015. The third one was filed by one Raihan Faruki Imam with a Narail court on September 24, 2015, against Khaleda for making a statement about the number of freedom fighters and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The High Court denied bail in the case saying that "the petition was not properly moved".
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during a tour in the Northern Province on May 28 to inspect the progress of development projects launched in the Province pledged to accelerate the development of the island's poorest province strengthening the
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during a tour in the Northern Province on May 28 to inspect the progress of development projects launched in the Province pledged to accelerate the development of the island's poorest province strengthening the state machinery and going beyond concretization to increase the economic productivity helping the people, reports Colombo Page. Participating in the progress review meeting of the development projects in the Kilinochchi District secretariat, the Premier emphasized that measures should be taken to increase economic production aiming at improving the quality of life of the people. "We must remember that Northern Province is the poorest among the nine provinces of the country. Except Jaffna, the situation has a major impact in the province, mainly in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu areas. There has been some progress in the Vavuniya area," he noted.
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a District Police Chief was killed by Taliban militants in an unspecified District of Paktia Province on May 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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a District Police Chief was killed by Taliban militants in an unspecified District of Paktia Province on May 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 28 
A girls school building was set up on fire by Taliban militants in Rej village, Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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A girls school building was set up on fire by Taliban militants in Rej village, Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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May - 28 
Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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May - 28 
nine persons including eight civilians and one Afghan Local Police (ALP) Commander were killed another five civilians were injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Special Forces’ 02 Unit in the Sarchina village of Chaparhar District of Nan
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nine persons including eight civilians and one Afghan Local Police (ALP) Commander were killed another five civilians were injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Special Forces’ 02 Unit in the Sarchina village of Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province on May 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The ALP Commander was a relative of Senate Chairman Fazal Hadi Muslimyar. Three children were among the dead and the injured included one woman and a child. However, Bakhtar News reports that the strike happened in Chenavi village of Chaparhar District and was conducted by drones.
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Seven Taliban militants and three Policemen were killed in a drone-strike in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that seventeen check posts had collapsed t
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Seven Taliban militants and three Policemen were killed in a drone-strike in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that seventeen check posts had collapsed to Taliban during a clash in Chora District.
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May - 28 
Taliban ‘leader’ Malik Jaipur was killed and one more militant was injured after engaging in a brawl with another militant in Randchin area of Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. He was apparently
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Taliban ‘leader’ Malik Jaipur was killed and one more militant was injured after engaging in a brawl with another militant in Randchin area of Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. He was apparently shot dead by another Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Lalagi, Malik Jaipur had earlier killed the brother of another Taliban ‘leader’ identified as Satar.
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two militants were killed in an own explosion while planting explosives in Dramak area of an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 29.
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two militants were killed in an own explosion while planting explosives in Dramak area of an unspecified District of Ghazni Province, reportsKhaama Presson May 29.
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weapon caches were recovered inAchin, and Ghanikhail Districts of Nangarhar Province, reportsBakhtar Newson May 29.
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weapon caches were recovered inAchin, and Ghanikhail Districts of Nangarhar Province, reportsBakhtar Newson May 29.
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May - 28 
Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News 
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Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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May - 28 
Former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on May 28 has slammed the ‘fabricated’ terrorism charges imposed against him and insisted that he had never committed any crime throughout his life, reports Maldives Times. Along with t
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Former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on May 28 has slammed the ‘fabricated’ terrorism charges imposed against him and insisted that he had never committed any crime throughout his life, reports Maldives Times. Along with terrorism charges, Gayoom is also charged for influencing the Supreme Court’s order of February 1, 2018 to release former President Mohamed Nasheed and other political prisoners. Gayoom would be sentenced to 17 to 20 years in prison, if found guilty.
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May - 28 
The Court heard on May 28 that three alleged jihadists—Mohamed Nabeeh, Adam Farhaan, and Ahmed Afsal who were on trial for leaving the Maldives to fight abroad shall be released from custody as they are ‘sick’, reports Maldives
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The Court heard on May 28 that three alleged jihadists—Mohamed Nabeeh, Adam Farhaan, and Ahmed Afsal who were on trial for leaving the Maldives to fight abroad shall be released from custody as they are ‘sick’, reports Maldives Times. All three are accused of leaving the Maldives on July 2, 2017 to join the conflict in Syria. All of them are residents of Noonu Atoll Maradhoo and are going through trial under Article 16(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act. They would face 17 to 20 years imprisonment, if found guilty. A nerve in Nabeeh’s brain has been damaged and one side of his body is numb. Farhaan has pain in a nerve in his backbone. Afzal is suffering from headaches; his migraines are starting to affect his eyesight. Therefore, the judge must consider their criminal record and the court’s release of defendants in prior cases, said their representatives Ismail Mohamed.
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May - 29 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in several Districts of the state along with numerous other local organisations representing ethnic bodies organized protests, oppossing Government of India’s (GoI) alleged move to grant citizenship to Hin
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in several Districts of the state along with numerous other local organisations representing ethnic bodies organized protests, oppossing Government of India’s (GoI) alleged move to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, reports Assam Tribune on May 29. Protest programs were staged areas including in Rangiya (Kamrup Ruaral District), Tezpur (Sonitpur District) and Shivasagar .
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May - 29 
A 25-year-old villager was abducted and beaten to death by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District on May 27, reports India Today. Budhram Podiyam, th
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A 25-year-old villager was abducted and beaten to death by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District on May 27, reports India Today. Budhram Podiyam, the victim, along with some other villagers, was abducted from Budarikarka village under Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District, a Police official said. He was beaten to death on May 27 after Maoists held a ‘jan adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in a nearby forest, the Police official said. The other villagers, who were assaulted and then set free, told Police that Podiyam was killed as Maoists had accused him of being a ‘Police informer’, the official added.
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May - 29 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Aqib Wagay was critically injured in a militant attack at Puchal area of Pulwama District on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Aqib Wagay, a resident of Panzagam Awantipora who wa
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Aqib Wagay was critically injured in a militant attack at Puchal area of Pulwama District on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Aqib Wagay, a resident of Panzagam Awantipora who was working as an SPO in Railway Police Awantipora, He suffered serious bullet wounds and was shifted to the nearby district hospital where from he was referred to Srinagar. Army, Special Operation Group (SoG) of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the area and launched a hunt to nab the militants.
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a special Police team killed three alleged Maoist cadres at Chandiya Dongari under Bortalav Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 29, reports The Hindu. “A team of the Rajnandgaon District Reserve Guard (DRG) was carrying ou
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a special Police team killed three alleged Maoist cadres at Chandiya Dongari under Bortalav Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 29, reports The Hindu. “A team of the Rajnandgaon District Reserve Guard (DRG) was carrying out a search operation at Chandiya Dongari and Khursipar on Tuesday. At 11 a.m., an encounter broke out between the DRG team and Maoists. Three Maoists, including ‘deputy commander’ Azad, were killed,” Rajnandgoan District Police said in a statement. Azad alias Gopal alias Sudarshan, a resident of Gondpipari town in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra, carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. “He was working as the deputy commander of the Darekasa Area Committee on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. He had been active in the Maoist movement for the last 10 years. The identity of the other two is yet to be ascertained,” the Police statement said. Police also recovered one rifle, one pistol, ammunition, walkie-talkies, and other material from the spot.
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May - 29 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in several Districts of the state along with numerous other local organisations representing ethnic bodies organized protests, oppossing Government of India’s (GoI) alleged move to grant citizenship to Hin
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in several Districts of the state along with numerous other local organisations representing ethnic bodies organized protests, oppossing Government of India’s (GoI) alleged move to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, reports Assam Tribune on May 29. Protest programs were staged areas including in Rangiya (Kamrup Ruaral District), Tezpur (Sonitpur District) and Shivasagar .
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May - 29 
An abductor was killed when South Garo Hills police raided a jungle hideout of a criminal gang at Komilla Bagan in Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on May 30. The Police also rescued two traders who were
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An abductor was killed when South Garo Hills police raided a jungle hideout of a criminal gang at Komilla Bagan in Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on May 30. The Police also rescued two traders who were abducted on an unspecified date. A 9 mm pistol with a magazine along with 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and four dummy AKs shaped out of wood were recovered from the encounter site. The traders have been identified as Kutubuddin Boktiar and Amanur Rohman. The two petty traders had been taken away at gunpoint from Nagadipu area of Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District.
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May - 29 
District Magistrate of Sivasagar District has reinforced night curfew from 6:00pm to 6:00am in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District bordering Nagaland , reports Morung Express on May 30. The curfew was enforced with effect from April 18
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District Magistrate of Sivasagar District has reinforced night curfew from 6:00pm to 6:00am in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District bordering Nagaland , reports Morung Express on May 30. The curfew was enforced with effect from April 18 for a period of 60 days.
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May - 29 
in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 29, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, dumped by cadres of the CPI-Maoist at Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro
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in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 29, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, dumped by cadres of the CPI-Maoist at Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro District, reportsUNI. The search team recovered 10 rifles, one 9 mm carbine, one 9 mm Browning pistol, one Double-Bore Breech-Loading (DBBL) gun, two Smooth Bore Breech Loading (SBBL) guns, INR 300,000 in cash, huge stock of ammunition, and other incriminating material. The arms dump came to light during interrogation of arrested accused and ‘Zonal member’, North Chhotanagpur Zonal Committee Mahavir ManjhialiasCharlees by NIA. During the intervening night of March 5-6, 2018, the Jharkhand Police had arrested 15 armed Maoist cadres from Akabakitanr village in Giridih District and had recovered 12 regular weapons, 60 ATM (SBI) cards, 199 letter of thanks issued by Allahabad Bank for opening of accounts and 1125 Aadhar cards, besides others incriminating materials from them.
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May - 29 
militants hurled a grenade inside the Police Station Kakapora in Pulwama District on May 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade exploded in the compound without causing damage.Later, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) said that its cadres carried
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militants hurled a grenade inside the Police Station Kakapora in Pulwama District on May 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade exploded in the compound without causing damage.Later, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) said that its cadres carried out a grenade attack on Police Station Kakapora. Security Forces (SFs) immediately reached to the spot and area was cordoned off but militant had fled away.
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May - 29 
Militants looted cash and decamped with a rifle from Jammu and Kashmir Bank at Mahind area of Sirigufwara in Anantnag District on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants stuck in Sirigufwara in Anantnag District and took away
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Militants looted cash and decamped with a rifle from Jammu and Kashmir Bank at Mahind area of Sirigufwara in Anantnag District on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants stuck in Sirigufwara in Anantnag District and took away cash amounting to INR 1.72 lakhs from a Branch of JK Bank at Mahind and also snatched one 12 Bore rifle from the bank guard. “Pictures of the militants who are involved in bank robbery at JK Bank Mahind in Sirigufwara district Anantnag are being circulated in the public domain. General public is requested to assist police in identifying the militants involved in this bank robbery,” the spokesman said.
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May - 29 
The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both India and Pakistan on May 29 agreed to implement 2003 ceasefire agreement on both Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, where ceasefire violations have b
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The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both India and Pakistan on May 29 agreed to implement 2003 ceasefire agreement on both Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, where ceasefire violations have become a routine during past several months now, reports Daily Excelsior. In a sudden development, which comes amidst rants of Indo-Pak talks, Pakistan DGMO called up his Indian counterpart Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan at 6 pm on the hotline during which both top military officials of the two hostile neighbours reviewed situation along LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir. As Pakistan army and Rangers have suffered heavy losses, both in terms of casualties and infrastructure, in retaliation by the Indian troops and Border Security Force (BSF), the Pakistani DGMO mooted the proposal for undertaking sincere measures to improve the existing situation on the borders. “Indian Army DGMO agreed with the proposal to undertake sincere measures to improve the situation to ensure peace and avoidance of hardships to civilians along the borders,” an official handout issued by the Indian Army after the hotline contact said. It added that both the DGMOs agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003 in letter and spirit forthwith and to ensure that henceforth the ceasefire will not be violated by both sides. “It was also mutually agreed that in case of any issue, restraint will be exercised and the matter will be resolved through utilization of existing mechanisms of hotline contacts and border flag meetings at local Commanders’ level,” the handout said. Pakistan army also issued almost a similar handout at Rawalpindi in Pakistan after the DGMOs’ hotline contact. The 2003 ceasefire agreement to which the two DGMOs agreed this evening [May 29] was announced initially by then Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on November 23, 2003, which was endorsed by then Prime Minister of India, Atal Behari Vajpayee a couple of days later. Peace prevailed along the borders for seven to eight years and people had started cultivating their crops right on the Zero Line.
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May - 29 
The Kashmiri separatists’ leaders on May 29 said that they are ready for dialogue with Centre but demanded that New Delhi should end ambiguity first, reports Daily Excelsior. The chairmen of All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G)
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The Kashmiri separatists’ leaders on May 29 said that they are ready for dialogue with Centre but demanded that New Delhi should end ambiguity first, reports Daily Excelsior. The chairmen of All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani and All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on May 29 issued a statement regarding it after holding a meeting at Hyderpora residence of Geelani in Srinagar City. They said that the statements emanating regarding talks for last few days from different people at the helm of affairs at Centre are unclear and ambiguous. “While Rajnath Singh says there should be dialogue with both Kashmir and Pakistan but both ‘Kashmir and Kashmiri is ours’, Sushma Swaraj puts a rider and says no talks with Pakistan unless ‘terror is stopped’ then Amit Shah gives a spin to the ceasefire that it is not for militants but people while State DG had issued a statement that it is for militants to come back home. All this ambiguity leaves little room to consider the talk about talks seriously with a purpose or warrant a response”, the statement said. “These statements come a few days after Modi said in Srinagar that the panacea to the Kashmir problem according to him is ‘development’ and ‘peace’ is a prerequisite for that to happen, putting the onus of bringing peace on people while absolving Government of India of all role and responsibility in the matter”, the statement said. “Deliberately choosing to ignore the historical background of the Kashmir problem, its internal and external dimensions, the reason for the presence of lakhs of his troops here, the daily aggression and the highly volatile situation on ground and near LoC in the conflict ridden region. It was like Modi was playing a cruel joke on the people”, read the statement. The statement further said: “Then a few days back Rajnath Singh said that we are ready to talk to Pakistan and Hurriyat to which Sushma Swaraj added riders and caveats and Amit Shah put out his clarifications, not to upset his electoral applecart and calculations.” “Now the question is what these ‘talks’ are about to which Singh is referring to? What is the agenda of these talks? Is it about Modi’s suggestion of development?”, ask separatists. “JRL [Joint Resistance Leadership] does not want to score points by highlighting the discrepancies and conflicts in their statements but wants to understand what GoI is conveying through them to respond accordingly”, the statement said. “JRL said that since people of J&K are at the receiving end of the lingering 70 year old conflict, being the worst affected we are most keen to find an end to it. And hence have always advocated that being a political and human issue it needs to be addressed likewise, not militarily as GoI has been doing. And for a political redressal of the conflict dialogue among stakeholders is the best process and option available”, the statement adds. The separatists stressed for meaningful dialogue. “As J&K is a divided territory and half of it is in Pakistan, this dispute has three stakeholders: India, Pakistan and people of this land. Meaningful talks based on a clear agenda underlined by sincerity among all the three stakeholders is an assured and peaceful way to resolve the conflict of Kashmir in all its forms and dimensions. Absence of any one stake holder in the process will not yield any solution. It is also important to have transparency in such a process and an assurance from all sides that promises and pledges made will be honoured. Talks that are so held keeping in view the concerns and needs of stakeholders especially the most afflicted party, to the satisfaction of all will surely be successful and result oriented”, the statement said. “Any effort that GoI [Government of India] makes in this direction will find takers in Kashmir and Pakistan. Let GoI give clarity on what it wants to talk about and speak in one Language we are ready to join the process”, read the statement.
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The Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) on May 29 has arrested a man—Anarul Sheikh and recovered 11,000 Gelatin Sticks, over 50,000 detonators and sacks of Ammonium Nitrate from Bahadurpur village in Birbhum District of West Bengal, reportsThe New
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The Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) on May 29 has arrested a man—Anarul Sheikh and recovered 11,000 Gelatin Sticks, over 50,000 detonators and sacks of Ammonium Nitrate from Bahadurpur village in Birbhum District of West Bengal, reportsThe New Indian Express. The explosives were smuggled from neighbouring State—Jharkhand in two vehicles but the drivers are absconding, revealed the preliminary investigation. It is believed that the explosives shall be used for illegal stone quarries but the terror angle is also not ruled-out in the case, said an unnamed investigator. “Investigation during the Burdwan blast case revealed that Birbhum District has a good presence of Jihadi terrorists and several Islamic terrorists were nabbed from the district in subsequent operations. It is also possible that any terror module might have collected the raw materials for a massive terror plot in West Bengal or any other State. We are trying to locate the drivers of the vehicles”, said an unnamed top Police official.
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The Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 29 remarked that the Security Forces (SFs) has right to act if there is a terror attack during the Holy month of Ramadan, as the Central Government has halted the counter-militancy operations in the
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The Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 29 remarked that the Security Forces (SFs) has right to act if there is a terror attack during the Holy month of Ramadan, as the Central Government has halted the counter-militancy operations in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Hindustan Times. In total 619 terrorist have been killed during 2014-2017, whereas 471 terrorists were killed during 2010-2013.
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a search operation at Jareikela of Simdega District on May 29, reports Siasat. The P
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a search operation at Jareikela of Simdega District on May 29, reports Siasat. The PLFI duos were on a motorbike and were arrested despite their attempt to escape. One of the arrested PLFI cadres is identified as Ghurghur Singh, a resident of Sundargarh District in Odisha. The Police recovered one home-made pistol, two mobile phones, live cartridges and looked bike from the PLFI duo.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manoj Madakami and his associate Grupaleswara Majhi were arrested by Odisha Police during a combing operation in Nuapada District on May 29, reports The Pioneer.&nbs
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manoj Madakami and his associate Grupaleswara Majhi were arrested by Odisha Police during a combing operation in Nuapada District on May 29, reports The Pioneer. Manoj, who was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head was an ‘area committee member, ACM’ of the Bargarh-Balangir Mahasamund (BBM) Division of CPI-Maoist. He is involved in many crimes, including Nuapada’s Sikhya Sahayak, Chaitanya Majhi’s murder and has 12 cases pending against him in Bargarh District. He also has number of set ablaze cases and exchange of fire incidents pending against him, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Smith P Parmar.
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a Police constable Hayatullah Khan was shot dead by unidentified militants riding a motorcycle on the Circular Road East near the Sate Life building in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District on May 29, reports Dawn. According to reports, constab
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a Police constable Hayatullah Khan was shot dead by unidentified militants riding a motorcycle on the Circular Road East near the Sate Life building in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District on May 29, reports Dawn. According to reports, constable Hayatullah Khan, who was on a routine patrol on his bike on the Circular Road when two armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on him. As a result, he got serious bullet wounds and was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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A social activist and prominent member of the Sikh community, Charnjeet Singh, was shot dead in a suspected target killing incident in the Scheme Chowk area on Kohat Road within the limits of Inquilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capita
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A social activist and prominent member of the Sikh community, Charnjeet Singh, was shot dead in a suspected target killing incident in the Scheme Chowk area on Kohat Road within the limits of Inquilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 29, reports Dawn. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Operations, Javed Iqbal Wazir said the incident occurred in the Scheme Chowk area when unidentified men opened fire at Charnjeet Singh who was on his way home from his shop. Charnjeet Singh died on the spot while the attackers managed to escape.
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Erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) leader Balkrishna Dhungel, a murder convict, has been released from Dillibazaar prison after getting Presidential pardon on May 29, reports Kathmandu Post. Dhungel was recommen
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Erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) leader Balkrishna Dhungel, a murder convict, has been released from Dillibazaar prison after getting Presidential pardon on May 29, reports Kathmandu Post. Dhungel was recommended for clemency by Government claiming he had served 40 percent of his sentence and fulfilled the criteria for Presidential pardon. A former lawmaker, Dhungel was serving life sentence at Dillibazaar Prison for murdering Ujjan Kumar Shrestha of Okhaldhunga on June 24, 1998.
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main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) on May 29 drawn the attention of the Government over it’s decision of award amnesty to murder-convict Balkrishna Dhungel, who was serving the jail term, reports The Himalayan Times. Objecting the
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main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) on May 29 drawn the attention of the Government over it’s decision of award amnesty to murder-convict Balkrishna Dhungel, who was serving the jail term, reports The Himalayan Times. Objecting the Government decision to release murder convict Dhungel, all lawmakers from the NC stood up leaving their seats as soon as the meeting of the federal Parliament began.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five militants of Jama'atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj Districts on May 29, reports New Age. In Rajshahi District, RAB conducted a drive in Fazilpur area and arrested Kha
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five militants of Jama'atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj Districts on May 29, reports New Age. In Rajshahi District, RAB conducted a drive in Fazilpur area and arrested Khairul Islam and Selim Reza. Later, according to the information give by the arrested duo, the elite force conducted drive at Sadar area of Chapainawabganj District and arrested Ziaul Haque, Nowshad Ali and Shakil Ahmed.
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The Supreme Court on May 29 issued a stay order on Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail granted by the High Court in two cases over violence in Comilla District of Chittagong Division, reports BDNews24.com. Cha
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The Supreme Court on May 29 issued a stay order on Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail granted by the High Court in two cases over violence in Comilla District of Chittagong Division, reports BDNews24.com. Chamber Judge Justice Hasan Foez Siddique has passed the order in response to the state’s appeal challenging the bail order. “The judge has sent the case to the full bench for hearing on the appeal,” said Attorney General Mahbubey Alam who moved for the state. He said the hearing will be held on May 31.
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The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) on May 29 expressed optimism to establish several regional offices within next the six months, reports Daily Mirror. The OMP earlier announced its plan to establish 12 regional offices, eight in the North and
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The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) on May 29 expressed optimism to establish several regional offices within next the six months, reports Daily Mirror. The OMP earlier announced its plan to establish 12 regional offices, eight in the North and East, and four in the rest of the country, in order to expand its services and to receive information and complaints about the missing. OMP Chairman Saliya Pieris PC said if all the processes were completed smoothly, they would be able to establish not one but more regional offices in the coming months. “Most likely, the first set of regional offices would be set up in the North,” he told. The regional offices would be established in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Ampara, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Matara, Kurunegala, Moneragala and Kandy.
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Independent Election Commission (IEC) said on May 29 that four million people have registered to vote in the October 20, 2018 Parliamentary and District Council elections nationwide, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Independent Election Commission (IEC) said on May 29 that four million people have registered to vote in the October 20, 2018 Parliamentary and District Council elections nationwide, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One Afghan National Police (ANP) and an employee of voter registration center were killed by Taliban militants in Chesht Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 30.
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One Afghan National Police (ANP) and an employee of voter registration center were killed by Taliban militants in Chesht Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 30.
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Ten militants were killed in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 29, reports Bakhtar News.
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Ten militants were killed in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 29, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News 
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Thirty-six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and at least another ten were injured in air raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Batikot, Khogyani, Hasakamina, Kot and Achin Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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Three Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were wounded in a suicide bombing in Nijrab district of Kapisa Province on May 29, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were wounded in a suicide bombing in Nijrab district of Kapisa Province on May 29, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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The Maldivian Government has expressed its disappointment over the statement given by the Indian Naval Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba in which he stated that Maldives is a challenge in cooperation due to its inclination towards China, reports The Tri
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The Maldivian Government has expressed its disappointment over the statement given by the Indian Naval Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba in which he stated that Maldives is a challenge in cooperation due to its inclination towards China, reports The Tribune on May 30. If such statement comes from a Naval Chief, it is too political for a statement. Such statements could lead to uneasiness and ‘blow up’ a situation. The deliberate political motives must not be read into every act of the Indian Ocean nation while emphasising that despite ups and downs there was visible engagement between the defence forces of two nations [India and the Maldives], said an unnamed Maldivian Government official.
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Imphal Free Press reports on May 30 that a Rohingya family was arrested near Mao gate in Senapati District. The arrestees have been identified as Abdullah, his wife Bibi Ayesha and child Abdul Ahad.
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Imphal Free Press reports on May 30 that a Rohingya family was arrested near Mao gate in Senapati District. The arrestees have been identified as Abdullah, his wife Bibi Ayesha and child Abdul Ahad.
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Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch) Pallab Bhattacharya stated on May 30 that Bangladesh government has agreed to take back 33 of its nationals who were declared infiltrators by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam, reports 
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Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch) Pallab Bhattacharya stated on May 30 that Bangladesh government has agreed to take back 33 of its nationals who were declared infiltrators by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam, reports Morung Express.
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Riyaz Naikoo on May 30 asked Kashmiri women to avoid chatting with soldiers and strangers on social media, reports Hindustan Times. In an audio statement Riyaz Naikoo also asked young men to post t
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Riyaz Naikoo on May 30 asked Kashmiri women to avoid chatting with soldiers and strangers on social media, reports Hindustan Times. In an audio statement Riyaz Naikoo also asked young men to post their experiences on social media if army ‘pushes them’ for providing information about militants. “We have got information that army and policemen are developing relationships with women particularly school girls to prompt them for providing information about militants. Army men are developing contacts with these girls to get them do wrong things,” Naikoo alleged in the 10-minute audio clip which has gone viral in Kashmir. “We appeal to our sisters to remain away from army and policemen and avoid chatting with strangers on social media. Nor you should share your secrets with strangers. It will be used to blackmail you,” he said. Naikoo also cautioned parents and teachers against sending their wards to army-sponsored educational tours. “I am at a loss to understand how parents allow their daughters to go on tours with army officers like Major Gogoi… Army and education are two separate departments and they are not connected to each other even remotely. Army tours are a conspiracy so that they can reach our sisters. Then they lure them to do wrong things and then blackmail them to work as informers for army,” the militant commander charged. “We will not spare those parents and teachers who allow their children to go on tours which are directly or indirectly connected to army,” he warned. Naikoo also claimed that youth were reaching out to militants with complaints that “army was detaining them from streets, calling them to camps and torturing them mentally and physically to become army informers”. “You should share these things with your village elders and share your experiences on social media in the form of videos,” Naikoo advised the youth. He also threatened jail superintendents and prison staff for allegedly torturing militants in jails. “We know who is inflicting cruelties on our brothers in jails in Jammu and Kashmir. All those jail superintendents, whether Hindu or Muslim, they are all on our target.... If you do not stop these atrocities we will barge into your homes or capture you on roads,” he threatened.
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Imphal west District Police on May 30 arrested 88 non locals who did not possess proper identity proof at Ragailong in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Imphal west District Police on May 30 arrested 88 non locals who did not possess proper identity proof at Ragailong in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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In another incident, militants lobbed a grenade at a joint Naka of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Circular Road in Banora area of Pulwama District on May 30 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the grenade missed
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In another incident, militants lobbed a grenade at a joint Naka of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Circular Road in Banora area of Pulwama District on May 30 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the grenade missed the target and exploded in an orchard and no one was injured in the blast.
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In the case of anti-National activities, the main accused of assassination of Punjab’s former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh—Jagtar Singh Tara was produced on May 30 in the court of Additional Session Judge Kanwaljeet Singh Bajwa but due
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In the case of anti-National activities, the main accused of assassination of Punjab’s former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh—Jagtar Singh Tara was produced on May 30 in the court of Additional Session Judge Kanwaljeet Singh Bajwa but due to non-appearance of the statements of witnesses in the court, the hearing in the case was adjourned till June 14, reports The Tribune. On the next hearing, Jagtar Singh Tara would be attending the court proceedings via video conferencing facility.
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militants attacked an Army patrol in Handwara forest area in Kupwara District on May 30 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A massive operation was launched in Qaziabad forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in the night after militants fired a
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militants attacked an Army patrol in Handwara forest area in Kupwara District on May 30 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A massive operation was launched in Qaziabad forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in the night after militants fired at an Army patrol party. Sources said that militants fired at the troops but there was no casuality. The troops also fired and reinforcement has been rushed to the area and a large portion of forest area has been cordoned off.
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Militants hurled a grenade at the house of National Conference (NC) leader, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, in Tral area of Pulwama District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Bhat in Tral township in the af
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Militants hurled a grenade at the house of National Conference (NC) leader, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, in Tral area of Pulwama District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Bhat in Tral township in the afternoon. There was no loss of life or damage to the property. Security Forces (SFs) immediately rushed to the spot to assess the situation.
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Police arrested three youth over stone-pelting charges in Budgam District on May 30, adds Daily Excelsior. The youth from Alamdar Colony at Char-e-Sharief were arrested, after they allegedly tried to disrupt foundation ceremony of a local receiv
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Police arrested three youth over stone-pelting charges in Budgam District on May 30, adds Daily Excelsior. The youth from Alamdar Colony at Char-e-Sharief were arrested, after they allegedly tried to disrupt foundation ceremony of a local receiving station. Local MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura and Power Minister Sunil Sharma inaugurated the receiving station.
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with Maoist cadres in a forest between Parredodo and Kattipani villages in Dudhawa area in Kanker District on May 30, rep
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with Maoist cadres in a forest between Parredodo and Kattipani villages in Dudhawa area in Kanker District on May 30, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered eight bags, four steel drums, a solar plate, electric wire, medicines and commodities of daily use from the encounter site after Maoists fled into the forest. Police have intensified combing operation in the region to arrest Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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State Coordinator of National Registry of Citizens (NRC) Prateek Hajela on May 30 said that exercise for updating of NRC will continue even after June 30, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that even after publication of the final NRC according to
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State Coordinator of National Registry of Citizens (NRC) Prateek Hajela on May 30 said that exercise for updating of NRC will continue even after June 30, reports Assam Tribune. He stated that even after publication of the final NRC according to the direction of the Supreme Court, people can approach the NRC authorities for inclusion of their names. The final NRC will be published only after direction of the Supreme Court, which is monitoring the entire exercise.
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The Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on May 30 arrested Mitha Lal from Shahid Minar Ground in Maidan Police Station area and recovered 50 pieces of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR One lakh
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The Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on May 30 arrested Mitha Lal from Shahid Minar Ground in Maidan Police Station area and recovered 50 pieces of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR One lakh from his possession, reports Outlook India. Mitha Lal—resident of Jalor District in Rajasthan, was a member of an interstate FICN network and the Police is probing him for further details about the network, said an unnamed Police official.
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The Nagaland Police on May 30 arrested three unidentified persons and recovered 108 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 500 worth INR 54,000 in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Business Standard. All three persons are
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The Nagaland Police on May 30 arrested three unidentified persons and recovered 108 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 500 worth INR 54,000 in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Business Standard. All three persons are residents of Assam and the case has been registered at Diphupar Police Station in Dimapur District, said unnamed Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Dimapur Police.
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The politburo memberof the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) (Red Star), a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] outfit, identified as Alik Chakraborty was arrested in a joint raid of Odisha Police and West Bengal Police fro
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The politburo memberof the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) (Red Star), a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] outfit, identified as Alik Chakraborty was arrested in a joint raid of Odisha Police and West Bengal Police from a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha on May 30, reports KalingaTV. Chakraborty faces around 70 cases pending against him at various Police Stations in West Bengal. He is said to be active in Purulia. He had been leading the anti-power grid agitation in Bhangar in South 24 Parganas District in West Bengal for the last few years, adds The Times of India
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed when Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the International Border (IB) in the Pragwal area of Akhnoor sector in Jammu District early on on May 30, reports Dail
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed when Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the International Border (IB) in the Pragwal area of Akhnoor sector in Jammu District early on on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border in violation of the ceasefire agreement prompted a strong and effective retaliation by the BSF, a senior officer of the border guarding force said.
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Two linkmen of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested on May 30 from Chaulkhowa of Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested individuals have been identified as Binod Sahani and Shrishti Hazarika. A pres
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Two linkmen of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested on May 30 from Chaulkhowa of Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested individuals have been identified as Binod Sahani and Shrishti Hazarika. A press release stated that ‘The two Ulfa (I) linkmen had collected the demonetised notes from a Moran-based businessman and they were supposed to hand over the consignment to another overground worker of the banned outfit at Chabua. After converting it to legal currency, they were suppose to hand it over to the banned outfit at an undisclosed location at Doomdooma’. The police suspect that the notes were part of a large cash stash of Ulfa (I), which could not be converted into legal money after the sudden ban on high-value currency notes.
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Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter at Kralgund in Handwara in Kupwara District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon patrolling party of army’s 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) late night on May 30 in fore
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Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter at Kralgund in Handwara in Kupwara District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon patrolling party of army’s 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) late night on May 30 in forest area of Qaziabad in Kralgund. The fire was retaliated which resulted into an encounter, source said. The exchange of gunfire continued for some time and the operation was later suspended due to darkness. On May 31 (today) morning bodies of two unidentified militants were recovered along with as many AK 47 rifles and other war like stores during the search operation in the area. The identities and the group affiliation of the slain is being ascertained, it seems that the duo killed in the operation are foreigners, report said.
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Two soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near Datakhel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 30, reports Dawn. The Inter-Service
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Two soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near Datakhel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 30, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the blast took place when an IED planted on track by militants went off near a security forces vehicle. The deceased were identified as Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy Saleem.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) officials said that the merger between Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) to form the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) ha
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) officials said that the merger between Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) to form the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has affected the investigation into the war-era cases of human rights violations as the local governments in many places are now reluctant to cooperate in the investigation process, reports Kathmandu Post on May 31. The CPN-Maoist Centre, one of the principal parties of the decade-long conflict, is accused of committing a litany of atrocities. By joining forces with the CPN-UML to form a single communist force, TRC officials said that the former rebels are wielding their new-found political influence at the local level to hinder investigation into war crimes. Manchala Jha, who leads the provincial office of the commission in Province 1 and 2, claimed that the party merger had made the investigation process tougher. “We are getting cold response from the local governments who are our first contact at the local level,” she said. Similarly, Suman Adhikari, the former chair of Conflict Victims Common Platform, said a local Government representative in Salrahi District refused to cooperate with the TRC members who were trying to find the address of a conflict victim. “The recent move of the government to grant amnesty to murder convict Balkrishna Dhungel has further increased our skepticism,” Adhikari said.
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two invitee central committee members of the NCP have asked chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli about the reasons for excluding them from the central committee, reportsRepublicaon May 30. Objecting to NCP's statute and structure of the cent
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two invitee central committee members of the NCP have asked chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli about the reasons for excluding them from the central committee, reportsRepublicaon May 30. Objecting to NCP's statute and structure of the central committee, invitee central members, Amrit Bohara and Amik Serchan submitted their grievances in writing to Oli. Both the leaders Bohara and Serchan have rejected the post of the Invitee CC member. Bohara, who was the chairman of the former CPN-UML’s Discipline Commission, has asked PM Oli in the disagreement paper, “What is the reason of rejecting me from the CC, while I was also elected from the same party?” Likewise, Serchan a chairman of the Discipline Commission of former CPN-Maoist Center has also expressed his dissatisfaction of being an invitee central committee member.
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The Joint Opposition unanimously decided on May 30 to oppose the 20th Amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) to abolish the Executive Presidency, reports Daily Mirror. These discussions took place when they
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The Joint Opposition unanimously decided on May 30 to oppose the 20th Amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) to abolish the Executive Presidency, reports Daily Mirror. These discussions took place when they met former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Initially, there were differences of opinion. However, they reached a consensus that they should oppose the move undertaken by the JVP. They took the position that the constitution should not be amended in such a piecemeal manner. While claiming that the International community could not be a spectator anymore with regard to Sri Lanka, Leader of the Opposition and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan on May 30 said if the Government continued to fail in its commitments, the International Community must clearly state its position on follow up mechanisms to safeguard the victims and ensure non-recurrence of the past, reports Daily Mirror. He told this during a meeting with the visiting United States House of Representatives Armed Services Committee Delegation led by McClellan Thornberry in Colombo. “We are unhappy about the way the country is progressing. The majority of the people in this country were willing to address the national issue once and for all. What is lacking is that the courage from the Sinhala leaders to go out to the people and explicitly tells them on the need for a new Constitution and the benefits of framing a new Constitution. Some Sinhala political leaders are trying to satisfy the hardliners than being just and equal to all people in this country, they cannot go on this path forever, it will only end up in history being repeated. Especially the President and the Prime Minister must go to the Sinhala people and genuinely explain the need for a new Constitution. Since 1988 every successive Government and President have made several attempts to change the present Constitution, therefore, this should not be a difficult task for the majority of Sinhala people to understand,” he said.
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May - 30 
10 militants who launched a coordinated suicide attack with gunfire preceded by three militants conducting suicide bombing at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and one Policeman were killed and five other Policemen were injured in Kabul City (District)
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10 militants who launched a coordinated suicide attack with gunfire preceded by three militants conducting suicide bombing at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and one Policeman were killed and five other Policemen were injured in Kabul City (District) the national capital in Kabul Province on May 30, reports Khaama Press. General Nicholson said that the attack was likely carried out by Haqqani Network.
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May - 30 
16 Haqqani Network ‘commanders’ were killed and 11 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified District of Paktia Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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16 Haqqani Network ‘commanders’ were killed and 11 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified District of Paktia Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 30 
50 ‘senior’ Taliban militants were killed in last week ground strike conducted by United States (US) in the Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on an unspecified date in May, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Lt. Col. Martin O’Donn
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50 ‘senior’ Taliban militants were killed in last week ground strike conducted by United States (US) in the Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on an unspecified date in May, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Lt. Col. Martin O’Donnell, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan, said a weapon system known as the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) which is capable of firing GPS-guided rockets, destroyed a command-and-control position that was a known meeting place for high-level Taliban leaders. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Qari Yousuf Ahmadi claims that the strike targeted two houses in Mosa Qala District, leaving five civilians dead and three others wounded.
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May - 30 
General John Nicholson said on May 30 that 70 ‘senior’ Taliban militants have been killed in a series of precision strikes in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. “These strikes represent one of the largest blows to Taliba
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General John Nicholson said on May 30 that 70 ‘senior’ Taliban militants have been killed in a series of precision strikes in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. “These strikes represent one of the largest blows to Taliban leadership in the last year. The cumulative effects will be felt nationwide for quite some time” Nicholson said via a teleconference from Kabul. The strikes were conducted over a 10-day period starting from May 17 and hitting targets in Helmand. Nicholson said the United States (US) military was focusing on Helmand because it had been serving as the financial engine of the Taliban.
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May - 30 
General John Nicholson said on May 30 that some Taliban factions are engaged in clandestine negotiations with the President Ashraf Ghani administration, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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General John Nicholson said on May 30 that some Taliban factions are engaged in clandestine negotiations with the President Ashraf Ghani administration, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 30 
Seventeen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province on May 30, reports Tolo News.
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Seventeen Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province on May 30, reports Tolo News.
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May - 30 
Six Policemen including Director of the precinct and three militants were killed and 16 civilians and four Policemen injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack followed by three suicide bombings on first security precinct in
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Six Policemen including Director of the precinct and three militants were killed and 16 civilians and four Policemen injured in Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack followed by three suicide bombings on first security precinct in Pul-e-Alam City (District) the capital of Logar Province on May 30, report compiled from Pajhwok Afghan News and Bakhtar News. Earleir South Asia Terrorism Portal reported on May 30 that three militants and three Policemen were killed in the attack.
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May - 30 
States (US) Department of State in its annual 2017 Report on International Religious Freedom said that in recent years, a series of deadly attacks were conducted on the Shia community in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on May 30. Majority of
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States (US) Department of State in its annual 2017 Report on International Religious Freedom said that in recent years, a series of deadly attacks were conducted on the Shia community in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on May 30. Majority of attacks were carried out by Islamic State (IS). “During the last year, Shia Muslims, especially ethnic Hazaras, fell victim to multiple violent and deadly attacks, as well as abductions that often ended in death. The attacks were overwhelmingly claimed by or attributed to US-designated terrorist groups, including the Taliban and ISIS (Daesh). Reportedly, more than 500 members of the Shia community were injured or killed between July and November 2016. There continue to be allegations that the government failed to provide adequate security in majority-Shia areas,” an excerpt from the report says. Over 150 Afghan Shias were killed and two hundred others were wounded as a result of attacks by IS in 2017.
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May - 30 
Three militants conducting a suicide attack and three Policemen were killed during in an unspecified district of Logar Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three militants conducting a suicide attack and three Policemen were killed during in an unspecified district of Logar Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 30 
Three people were killed and 13 others wounded in an explosion in the Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three people were killed and 13 others wounded in an explosion in the Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 30 
Despite the Civil Court’s order to cease the primaries, the Former Maldivian President—Mohamed Nasheed on May 30 won main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) Presidential Primary with 43,922 votes in his favour, reports&nb
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Despite the Civil Court’s order to cease the primaries, the Former Maldivian President—Mohamed Nasheed on May 30 won main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) Presidential Primary with 43,922 votes in his favour, reports Mihaaru. According to the results, out of 44,011 people who cast votes- 43,922 voted in favour of Nasheed whereas14 people voted against him and 75 votes were invalid.Nasheed won the majority of the votes from Capital Male' City with 5,439 votes and Southern Addu City with 3,942 votes. MDP's charter requires the candidate to secure at least 10 percent of the votes even if only one candidate were taking part in the primary.
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May - 31 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured after unidentified assailant attacked him with an axe at DC Office Kulgam in Kulgam District on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that some persons attacked t
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured after unidentified assailant attacked him with an axe at DC Office Kulgam in Kulgam District on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that some persons attacked the CRPF man with an axe with an intention to snatch his service rifle. However, the paramilitary man resisted and foiled their attempt. He was removed to hospital for treatment.
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May - 31 
Bihar Police rescued four workers of a private company from the captivity of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Paisara forest area in Munger District on May 31, reports UNI. The Police forces carried out combing operatio
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Bihar Police rescued four workers of a private company from the captivity of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Paisara forest area in Munger District on May 31, reports UNI. The Police forces carried out combing operation in the forest area of Paisara hillock to rescue abducted civilians. Around 50 cadres of CPI-Maoist attacked the work site of company and set ablaze company’s four Poclain machines, two Hyva trucks and a motorcycle near Kharagpur Lake under Haveli Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District on May 30, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Gaurav Mangala.
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May - 31 
In connection of supply of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police’s Special Cell on May 31 arrested Narendra (41) aka Secretary from his resident in Rohtak of Haryana and recovered FICNs in denomination of INR 2,000 of worth INR 3
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In connection of supply of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police’s Special Cell on May 31 arrested Narendra (41) aka Secretary from his resident in Rohtak of Haryana and recovered FICNs in denomination of INR 2,000 of worth INR 30,000 from his possession, reports Daily Pioneer. During the interrogation, Narendra confessed that he used to obtain FICNs as well as Narcotics from different sources in Kaliachak, Malda District, West Bengal. These FICNs were smuggled from Pakistan via Bangladesh border, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Special Cell—Pramod Singh Kushwah. Reportedly, Narendra is a ‘hardcore’ criminal and was arrested earlier by the Haryana Police in 2013-2014. In 2016, Delhi Police had arrested him with FICNs worth INR three lakh, and after his release from jail, the Special Cell monitored his movement. Reportedly, he was involved in more than 30 cases of Robbery, Dacoity, Arms Act and FICNs incidents and the cases were registered against him in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana. In two cases [unspecified], he has been convicted. Delhi Police had kept a reward of INR one lakh on Narendra’s arrest.
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May - 31 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 31 claimed that investigation so far has "clearly established" involvement of 10 arrested Nagaland government officials in diversion of public funds to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khapla
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 31 claimed that investigation so far has "clearly established" involvement of 10 arrested Nagaland government officials in diversion of public funds to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph. NIA filed a supplementary charge sheet against 10 officials, including a retired officer at a special NIA court in Dimapur for raising funds from government sources for NSCN-K.The arrested government officials are Alienba Pangjung Jamir, joint director, department of land resources, Kohima, K. Lashito Sheqi, upper division assistant/cashier, department of land resources, Tulula Pongen, joint director, department of social welfare, Vilepral Aja, additional director attached to directorate of agriculture, K. Hutoi Sema, executive engineer, irrigation and flood control department, Kekhriesatuo Tep, superintendent of fisheries, Purakhu Angami, retired director, department of tourism, G. Ikuto Zhimomi, director, directorate of agriculture, Sangtemchuba, divisional accounts officer, directorate of urban development and Ketouzo Peseyie, executive engineer, directorate of rural development, Kohima.
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May - 31 
The Delhi High Court on May 31 rejected a plea by Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) founder and a ‘specially designated global terrorist’ Syed Salahuddin, challenging an order dismissing his bail in a terror funding case,
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The Delhi High Court on May 31 rejected a plea by Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) founder and a ‘specially designated global terrorist’ Syed Salahuddin, challenging an order dismissing his bail in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and I S Mehta upheld two orders of a trial court, including one by which his plea for statutory bail was rejected, saying there was no illegality in them.
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May - 31 
The Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on May 31 has stated that Cyber attacks are one of the security challenges for India in modern times as it has potential to pose wide range of threats to critical installations and may cripple financial establishm
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The Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on May 31 has stated that Cyber attacks are one of the security challenges for India in modern times as it has potential to pose wide range of threats to critical installations and may cripple financial establishments, reports The Tribune. There is a need for security agencies to stay ahead of the cyber criminals and must enhance their capabilities with technology. Also, there is a need for sound legal assessment, where the private and government agencies have to work together to deal with cyber attacks, said Gauba.
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May - 31 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramu Ram Kunjam and Ramu Kunjam were arrested during a search operation at Masspara are in Dantewada District on May 31, reports IBC24. The arrested duo was involved in killin
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramu Ram Kunjam and Ramu Kunjam were arrested during a search operation at Masspara are in Dantewada District on May 31, reports IBC24. The arrested duo was involved in killing of one Jayadev Nag and set ablaze of six vehicles in May, 2018.
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May - 31 
Two militants and a civilian were killed in a factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) on May 31 at Demoli in Tirap District, reports Arunachal 24. The two militants killed bel
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Two militants and a civilian were killed in a factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) on May 31 at Demoli in Tirap District, reports Arunachal 24. The two militants killed belong to NSCN-U faction. The civilian has been identified as Ali. The Shillong Times further adds that the civilian, along with his father was abducted by NSCN-IM militants from Deomali area . The father after being assaulted was let off to fetch the ransom amount for release.
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May - 31 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 31 said that India was ready to help Pakistan to tackle terrorism if the neighbouring country is unable to do so and seeks our help even as he declared that the Centre Government would go ahead with providing
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 31 said that India was ready to help Pakistan to tackle terrorism if the neighbouring country is unable to do so and seeks our help even as he declared that the Centre Government would go ahead with providing all facilities to the border dwellers including construction of bunkers notwithstanding the agreement reached between Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries for ceasefire on the borders, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan should end terrorism emanating from its soil. Pakistan is our neighbour. We want friendly ties with our neighbours. If Pakistan can’t tackle terrorism, it should seek our help. We are ready to assist,’’ he said.Asserting that the border dwellers in Jammu and Kashmir were not “ordinary citizens’’ but “strategic assets’’ for the country, Rajnath said despite ceasefire announced by the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on the borders, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) would continue to take all steps for protection of the border people including construction of bunkers for them. “We have ordered construction of 1400 bunkers for the border people, the work on which will start immediately,” Rajnath said, adding that other welfare measures will also be taken for the people living in forward areas.Responding to a question on Kashmiri Pandits, Rajnath Singh said Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has assured identification of land shortly for rehabilitation of the migrants in the Kashmir valley. Earlier also, he added, the matter had been taken up with former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and process for identification of land had started but unfortunately, he didn’t survive. “Now we have taken up the matter with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. She has assured us that she would identify the land and work on construction for rehabilitations of Kashmiri Pandits would start shortly,’’ he said, adding the Centre Government has kept budgetary provisions for providing all facilities to the Kashmiri Pandit migrants.
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May - 31 
Pakistan on May 31 accused India of escalating ceasefire violations at the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, and said it will continue to support the Kashmiri people, reports Times of India. Foreign Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said tha
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Pakistan on May 31 accused India of escalating ceasefire violations at the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, and said it will continue to support the Kashmiri people, reports Times of India. Foreign Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said that the eastern neighbour will have to "abandon negative approaches, and concede to the logic of unconditional dialogue." Talking to reporters on the five-year performance report of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government, which completed its term today, he said Pakistan highlighted and forcefully put the Kashmir issue at every forum and platform, particularly at the UN General Assembly. He accused India of disrupting the Indus Water Treaty and escalating violations of ceasefire at the Line of Control and Working Boundary.
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May - 31 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government on May 31 expressed concerns over strengthening of militant Islamic State (IS) group in the border areas of Afghanistan and termed its activities an indicator of unrest in the region, reports Dawn. However,
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government on May 31 expressed concerns over strengthening of militant Islamic State (IS) group in the border areas of Afghanistan and termed its activities an indicator of unrest in the region, reports Dawn. However, the provincial authorities claimed that the security situation in KP was satisfactory. According to sources, the concern about strengthening of IS on the border areas was shown by KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Salahuddin Mehsud Khan during a briefing to the National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) in Islamabad. NACTA has already intimated to the Government that Jamat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), IS and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been a serious threat to security of the country.
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May - 31 
Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Upendra Yadav saidthat the FSF-N joined Government after Nepal Communist Party (NCP) vowed to amend the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times on May 31. “In politics, everything re
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Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Upendra Yadav saidthat the FSF-N joined Government after Nepal Communist Party (NCP) vowed to amend the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times on May 31. “In politics, everything revolves around trust and confidence. This is the first time such a commitment in favour of constitution amendment was expressed by top leaders,” he said referring to KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s pledge to amend the Constitution.
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May - 31 
Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli said that Nepal is in a position to peacefully achieve its goal of socialism by stepping in the provisions set in the Constitution promulgated by the elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports My Republica on May 31. PM, Ol
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Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli said that Nepal is in a position to peacefully achieve its goal of socialism by stepping in the provisions set in the Constitution promulgated by the elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports My Republica on May 31. PM, Oli, who is also the chairman of the newly-formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP), stated that the party has pursued constitutional and legitimate path and popular mandate of the people to reach the goal of socialism. He was speaking at an international conference on Marxism and socialism in Kathmandu, the capital on May 30.
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May - 31 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 31 indicted four Moulvibazar men for crimes including killing, looting, arson, rape, abduction, confinement and torture during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The suspects are Akmal Ali
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on May 31 indicted four Moulvibazar men for crimes including killing, looting, arson, rape, abduction, confinement and torture during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The suspects are Akmal Ali Talukder (76), is now in jail while Abdun Nur Talukder alias Lal Miah (62), Anis Miah (76) and Abdul Musabbir Miah (64) are on the run. The four were involved with the politics of Muslim league (ML).
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May - 31 
Chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Dr. Deepika Udugama on May 31 said that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) should be abolished in order to prevent violations of citizen’s human rights without posing any threat to
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Chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Dr. Deepika Udugama on May 31 said that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) should be abolished in order to prevent violations of citizen’s human rights without posing any threat to national security, reports Daily Mirror. She said that it was the Commission’s preliminary recommendation to the Government to abolish the PTA Act, since it was observed that the human rights were heavily violated via the Act throughout the past decades. “It does not mean that we should not take adequate laws and regulations for the sake of the national security. But such rules should be drafted in accordance with to protect the human rights. Soon after the new office bearers were appointed, we made recommendations for the subjects including PTA, death penalty, hate speech and establishing of the Office on Missing Persons.” she said.
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May - 31 
Eight civilians were injured in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosion Device (VBIED) attack that targeted a joint base of Police and National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 31, report
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Eight civilians were injured in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosion Device (VBIED) attack that targeted a joint base of Police and National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 31, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 31 
Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Qari Saifullah and one civilian were killed in clash with Afghan Security Forces in Alasay District of Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Qari Saifullah and one civilian were killed in clash with Afghan Security Forces in Alasay District of Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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May - 31 
Twenty four militants killed by Afghan Commando Forces in Barkham, Torshod and Jashma Tanga villages in Kohistan and Joghshod, Dahan Dara and Gul Gulab villages in Raghistan Districts of Badakhshan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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Twenty four militants killed by Afghan Commando Forces in Barkham, Torshod and Jashma Tanga villages in Kohistan and Joghshod, Dahan Dara and Gul Gulab villages in Raghistan Districts of Badakhshan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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May - 31 
The Local Government Authority (LGA) on May 31 has suspended four unnamed Councillors and Council’s President Mohamed Rasheed of the opposition party—Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), for three months without pay after being accused of im
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The Local Government Authority (LGA) on May 31 has suspended four unnamed Councillors and Council’s President Mohamed Rasheed of the opposition party—Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), for three months without pay after being accused of impeding a project belongs to the Housing Ministry in the Maldives, reports Avas Online. All five councillors are from Haa Alif Atoll Ihavandhoo Island Council. Earlier in December 2017, these five Councillors had been suspended over incidents related to the Fishermen's Day celebrations which were held in the island. Their suspension had only ended on May 2, 2018.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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