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May - 1 
Terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) warned Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Bhagwant Mann and Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Bhawra against taking action against the Khalistan supporters who are accused in the Patiala violence case, report
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Terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) warned Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Bhagwant Mann and Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Bhawra against taking action against the Khalistan supporters who are accused in the Patiala violence case, reports republicworld.com on May 2. SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannu was heard inciting communal tensions in a video by claiming that Sikhs gave a fitting response to the "Hindu extremists" in Patiala. He also cautioned Mann and Bhawra against following a policy pursued by the late CM Beant Singh failing which they will have to face consequences. Allegedly, late CM Singh was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995. In the video, Pannu also asked the Police to not disrespect family members of the Sikhs named in connection with the Patiala clash. Moreover, he warned that the children of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Police officials studying in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US will be forced by SFJ to return back home if the children of the accused are harassed.
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing five kilograms each were recovered during a joint search operation by Police and central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel foiling a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plot to target t
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing five kilograms each were recovered during a joint search operation by Police and central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel foiling a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plot to target the Security Forces (SFs) deep in the Matkar Forest in Chaibasa in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 1, reports kolkatatv.org. The IEDs planted in the forest to cause harm to SFs, were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on the spot.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village Kotwar (village Chowkidar) identified as Lakhma Markam with a sharp-edged weapon in Gudse village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village Kotwar (village Chowkidar) identified as Lakhma Markam with a sharp-edged weapon in Gudse village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 1, reports The Times of India. Lakhma of Gudse village in Kalarpara, was working outside his house on May 1 when he suddenly went missing. The family assumed he would have gone to the forest but his body was recovered on May 2 morning near the village. By the pattern of murder, it appears to be the task of Maoists, Police said, adding that as the village 'Kotwar' he was involved in development activities in the village, against which he had earlier been warned by the Maoists.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets were recovered from Jayashankar Bhupalpally District of Telangana on May 1, reports ntnews.com. The Maoist pamphlets are causing a stir, demanding payment of INR 3 per bundle of leaves in Kanukun
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets were recovered from Jayashankar Bhupalpally District of Telangana on May 1, reports ntnews.com. The Maoist pamphlets are causing a stir, demanding payment of INR 3 per bundle of leaves in Kanukunur, Pegadapalli and Reddipalli villages in the Mahamutharam zone in the district. The pamphlet states that the summer season has come for many years and the tribals and common people have been living by believing in Tunikaku, but so far it has not crossed two rupees per bundle and in some areas, they are paying only INR1.50.
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On May 1, a female United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Mongshangei in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was handed over to Singjamei Police Station for further investigation.
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On May 1, a female United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Mongshangei in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was handed over to Singjamei Police Station for further investigation.
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Police along with 34th Rastriya Riles of Army arrested one hybrid militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Yamin Yousuf Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, a resident of Gadihama in Kulgam District on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Preliminar
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Police along with 34th Rastriya Riles of Army arrested one hybrid militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Yamin Yousuf Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, a resident of Gadihama in Kulgam District on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested hybrid militant was in contact with Pakistan based militants as well as local militants of outfit LeT and was tasked to execute militant incident. He was also involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to the militants including transporting of arms/ammunition and explosive material of the militants in Kulgam. “Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including one pistol, one pistol magazine, 51 rounds of 9 mm and 2 hand grenades were recovered from his possession,” a Police spokesman said.
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Seventeen Kashmiri youths who had travelled to Pakistan on valid travel documents but sneaked back into the Valley have been killed in anti-terror operations, with officials raising concerns that the ISI has adopted a new modus operandi to paint the
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Seventeen Kashmiri youths who had travelled to Pakistan on valid travel documents but sneaked back into the Valley have been killed in anti-terror operations, with officials raising concerns that the ISI has adopted a new modus operandi to paint the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as an indigenous movement. Since 2015, a large number of youngsters procured travel documents to visit Pakistan to pursue higher studies, meet relatives or for marriage purposes, officials said. Recently, the University Grants Commission and the All Indian Council for Technical Education, the higher and technical education regulators of the country, had issued a statement, advising students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education. “Any Indian national/ Overseas Citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college/educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan,” the UGC and the AICTE had said in a joint statement. The reason, the officials said, was that these youths were brainwashed across the border and some of them were imparted with arms training or used for money laundering. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a charge sheet against a Hurriyat leader and others for selling MBBS seats in Pakistani colleges and using the proceeds for terror activities. Hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir have travelled to Pakistan in recent years for higher studies and a few of them were brainwashed, provided arms training or recruited in sleeper cells with a motive to gather information to be shared with the handlers sitting across the border, the officials said.
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SFs on May 1 arrested one hybrid militant Sheikh Sahid Gulzar of Muchhwa in Budgam of Nowgam in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that on a specific input, Srinagar Police and 50th Rastriya Riles of Army arrested Sheikh Sahid
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SFs on May 1 arrested one hybrid militant Sheikh Sahid Gulzar of Muchhwa in Budgam of Nowgam in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that on a specific input, Srinagar Police and 50th Rastriya Riles of Army arrested Sheikh Sahid. “Incriminating material including pistol and live ammunition were recovered from him. A case has been registered under relevant Sections”, he said.
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The ‘secretary’ of the Kalahandi Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Laxman Apka alias Lalsu, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head surrendered before the Police at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi Di
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The ‘secretary’ of the Kalahandi Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Laxman Apka alias Lalsu, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head surrendered before the Police at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi District of Odisha on May 1, reports Hindustan Times. Lalsu had joined the Maoists in 2009 at Chhattisgarh, but shifted to Niyamagiri in Kalahandi in 2011. Since then, he was working in Karlapat area as ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ and was later promoted to ‘Area Committee Secretary (ACS)’. He was involved in at least five encounters with the Police between 2016 and 2020. These encounters occurred at Manaska, Barangpadar, Turkey, Kotalghati and Sohespadar, stated a release by Kalahandi Police.
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey on May 1 said that there is no future of militancy in Kashmir now and that the youth who have taken the path of terrorism should come back to the mainstream, reports Daily Exc
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey on May 1 said that there is no future of militancy in Kashmir now and that the youth who have taken the path of terrorism should come back to the mainstream, reports Daily Excelsior. “Youth of Shopian have understood that the terrorism has been decimated and there is no point treading the path now, and that is the reason that number of local recruitment is down,” he said. He said that only foreign militants are being killed in Kashmir, while the support of the people of Shopian to the militants has also ended. “I am hopeful the youth will understand the fact and will remain away from the radicalization process taking place on social media,” he said. On the issue of infiltration, he said, the infiltrators are ready to sneak in, “but they know that there is no support for them at the border as well as within Kashmir.” He said that there are 120 to 140 militants waiting for infiltration on launching pads. “There are reports of such numbers and in fact, we have sent them back thrice and in one attempt we have killed one infiltrator on the Line of Control in North Kashmir,” he said, adding the terrorists do not have the heart to cross the line.
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At least one person was injured after a blast hit the customs intelligence office located at Airport Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 1, reports Geo TV. A security guard posted at the office said that three unidentified
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At least one person was injured after a blast hit the customs intelligence office located at Airport Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 1, reports Geo TV. A security guard posted at the office said that three unidentified armed persons had entered the office and held the staff hostage. He added that the persons had tied the hands of the staff and issued "grave threats to them". The guard said that the explosion took place as soon as the unidentified persons left the office. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The Election Commission (EC) has warned of taking stern action against those involved in spreading misinformation and disinformation and hate speech against political parties and election candidates on social networking sites in view of the upcoming
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The Election Commission (EC) has warned of taking stern action against those involved in spreading misinformation and disinformation and hate speech against political parties and election candidates on social networking sites in view of the upcoming local level elections, reports My Republica on May 2. While noting that such incidents are on the rise in digital spaces, the EC urged every one not to misuse social networking sites to assassinate characters and spread rumors as such acts likely to impact the outcome of elections. In order to monitor the use of social networking sites in the election, the EC has formed a task force, comprising cyber experts of security agencies. The EC, however, has expected that misuse of social media would be reduced with its stern warning that no activities that affect election outcome would be allowed. The Election Code of Conduct, 2078 BS has stated that if the social networking sites were used by ignoring the election code of conduct, EC would take action as per Section 23 of Election Commission Act, 2073, and Election (Crime and Punishment) Act, 2073, according to EC Spokesperson and Joint Secretary Shaligram Sharma Poudel. In addition to this, the EC has initiated a process to contact the offices of Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Viber and Google in a bid to effectively regulate social networking sites as per Election Code of Conduct, 2078.
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Senior leader of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) Ram Chandra Poudel said that it is the need of the nation to forge an electoral alliance, reports My Republica on May 2. At a program organized by Nepal Trade Union, NC, Tanahu District chapter on the
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Senior leader of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) Ram Chandra Poudel said that it is the need of the nation to forge an electoral alliance, reports My Republica on May 2. At a program organized by Nepal Trade Union, NC, Tanahu District chapter on the occasion of 133rd International Labor Day on May 1, senior leader Poudel said electoral alliance with other ruling coalition partners is needed in places where NC has relatively weaker presence. Poudel claimed that the electoral alliance among the five ruling coalition partners will bring forth good results. "The electoral alliance has been forged among the coalition partners to retain the incumbent government till the parliamentary elections," he explained, adding that the NC opted for electoral alliance to protect democracy, stability and achievements of political movements.
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The protesters have launched a Public Campaign requesting the public to ask the parliamentarians to vote for the no-confidence motion against the government and impeachment motion against the President by posting the following message on their social
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The protesters have launched a Public Campaign requesting the public to ask the parliamentarians to vote for the no-confidence motion against the government and impeachment motion against the President by posting the following message on their social media profiles and posting with #GotaGoHome2022 #GoHomeRajapaksas, reports Colombo Page on May 2.
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May - 1 
The Taliban fighters have killed officer the former ‘commander’ of National Security Directorate (NDS), Mohammad Asif Sultani, a former soldier in Herat Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on May 2.
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The Taliban fighters have killed officer the former ‘commander’ of National Security Directorate (NDS), Mohammad Asif Sultani, a former soldier in Herat Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on May 2.
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May - 1 
On May 1, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, urged neighbours and the international community to stop interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs, reports Tolo News. “We said that we will do no h
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On May 1, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, urged neighbours and the international community to stop interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs, reports Tolo News. “We said that we will do no harm to anyone or any country and we do not want to be interfered with by any country. We keep our promises because we are Muslims. We call on foreign countries to not create problems for Muslims, and to keep your promises,” said Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.
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May - 2 
A huge cache of arms, ammunition and other war like stores was recovered from Kelsih in Aizawl of Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. The arms and ammunition included pump action shotgun (3 numbers) and .22 rifle (05 numbers), 24,000 Gelatine sticks weig
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A huge cache of arms, ammunition and other war like stores was recovered from Kelsih in Aizawl of Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. The arms and ammunition included pump action shotgun (3 numbers) and .22 rifle (05 numbers), 24,000 Gelatine sticks weighing 3000 kg and approximately 100 kg of gunpowder, Telescope sight (7 numbers), air pellets (20 box), bipod (1 number), PDF flags (10 numbers), PDF badges (3 boxes) and four boxes of safety fuse (2000m/44 kg).
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May - 2 
Foreign militants are compelled to come out of their hideouts to conduct operations in Kashmir as the number of local militants is coming down in the valley, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 15th Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey sai
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Foreign militants are compelled to come out of their hideouts to conduct operations in Kashmir as the number of local militants is coming down in the valley, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 15th Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey said on May 2, reports Kashmir Observer. GoC Lieutenant General D P Pandey, also said the weapon systems, used in other parts of the world, finding their way to Kashmir is a challenge. “These foreign terrorists, majority of them, were on the quiet. Initially, they were putting local youth as the face of terrorist activities and terrorism. As the number of local terrorists started drying down and coming down, they (foreign terrorists) are now slowly getting exposed (to encounters),” Lieutenant General D P Pandey said. The GoC further said the foreign militants are compelled to come out of their respective hiding places and anonymity to carry out strikes and conduct operations against the Kashmiri people or non-locals. Therefore, when they have started coming out and emerging, they are now getting exposed and the contacts (with security forces) are happening, he said.
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May - 2 
On May 2, a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the jungle area of Phinbiro-I under Manmao Police Station (PS) in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. One AK-56 Assault Rifle with 4 rounds of a
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On May 2, a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the jungle area of Phinbiro-I under Manmao Police Station (PS) in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. One AK-56 Assault Rifle with 4 rounds of ammunition, two SBML gun, One .22 pistol with 3 rounds of ammunition, 40 grams of Pink power, one Bottle containing suspected explosive approximately 450 grams were recovered during a search operation.
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May - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 2 (today) neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Rajpora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The IED fitted in a box was detected on Rajpora road by a joint patrollin
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 2 (today) neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Rajpora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The IED fitted in a box was detected on Rajpora road by a joint patrolling party of SFs. A Bomb Disposal Squad was called in that defused the IED without any damage.
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May - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 2 busted an inter-District narco-terror module and arrested two militant associates with heroin worth INR 1.5 crore at Chenad crossing in Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior. During routine checking at Chenad crossing, a
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 2 busted an inter-District narco-terror module and arrested two militant associates with heroin worth INR 1.5 crore at Chenad crossing in Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior. During routine checking at Chenad crossing, a joint team of officials from the Police and the Army intercepted a truck with two persons on board. During search, 800 grams of heroin like substance was recovered from the said vehicle. Both the persons were identified as Nisar Ahmad Khan and Mohammad Rafiq Khan. “Police, along with security forces, busted an inter-district Narcro-terror module by arresting two terrorist associates in Baramulla and recovered heroin worth ₹1.5 crore, arms and ammunition from their possession,” said a Police spokesman. During questioning, the duo admitted that they are working with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were in close contact with handlers from across the Line of Control. “Upon their disclosure, one AK-47 magazine, 15 live rounds of AK-47 and one Chinese grenade have also been recovered from the stepney which they had concealed inside,” Police spokesman added.
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May - 2 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a terrorist attack at Larmoo area in Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and CRPF personnel were conducting an ar
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a terrorist attack at Larmoo area in Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and CRPF personnel were conducting an area domination exercise in two bunker vehicles at Larmoo when an IED blast took place. Two CRPF personnel were injured in the blast, which was followed by firing.
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May - 2 
Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres destroyed train tracks with explosives near Dera Murad Jamali city Station area of Naseerabad District on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dosten Baloch said in an issued statement that the cadres of
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Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres destroyed train tracks with explosives near Dera Murad Jamali city Station area of Naseerabad District on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dosten Baloch said in an issued statement that the cadres of BRG destroyed the train track. Dosten Balch appealed to the people not to travel on Government trains. The freedom fighters could attack anywhere and anytime.
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May - 2 
Balochistan Liberation Force (BLF) cadres set fire to Ufone's mobile phone tower and its machinery at Sunte sar in Dasht area of Gwadar District on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the att
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Balochistan Liberation Force (BLF) cadres set fire to Ufone's mobile phone tower and its machinery at Sunte sar in Dasht area of Gwadar District on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack. The spokesman said that the mobile phone tower and its machinery were completely burnt to ashes. “We warn all the mobile service companies to keep their services away from the population otherwise they will be responsible for the loss of their resources”, Major Gwahram Baloch said.
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May - 2 
Two Army personnel were injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres targeted them with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Margat area of Bolan District in Balochistan on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Further, in the same Margat area, BLA cadr
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Two Army personnel were injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres targeted them with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Margat area of Bolan District in Balochistan on May 2, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Further, in the same Margat area, BLA cadres targeted PDC Cantonment with several 82mm projectiles. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of both the attacks.
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May - 2 
May 2, 2022, marks the 24th day of a continuous protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo demanding the resignation of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Government, reports Colombo Page. A large number of people from various
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May 2, 2022, marks the 24th day of a continuous protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo demanding the resignation of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Government, reports Colombo Page. A large number of people from various parts of the island were present at the protest May 2 as well. Protesters carrying various placards and national flags and shouting slogans called for the resignation of the President and the government displayed placards with various slogans around the Presidential Secretariat building. The protest was attended by religious leaders, youths, civil activists, artists, university students, journalists, disabled war heroes, trade union representatives, scholars and people from all walks of life from various parts of the country. People, including small children, have joined the protest and protesters have set up libraries, first aid units and media units.
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May - 2 
The Sri Lanka Podujana Permuna (SLPP) and the group of Members of Parliament (MPs) who became independent in Parliament recently have come to an agreement to form a National Unity Government on May 2, reports Daily News. The agreement was reached dur
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The Sri Lanka Podujana Permuna (SLPP) and the group of Members of Parliament (MPs) who became independent in Parliament recently have come to an agreement to form a National Unity Government on May 2, reports Daily News. The agreement was reached during the meeting both groups had with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on May 2. General Secretary of the SLPP, MP Sagara Kariyawasam said that the SLPP expressed its agreement to the concept of a National Unity Government at this meeting. Also, the SLPP assured its support to the President to proceed with the process of forming such a government.
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May - 2 
On May 2, the National Liberation Front (NLF) claimed responsibility for killing two Taliban fighters on the Kabul-Parwan Road in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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On May 2, the National Liberation Front (NLF) claimed responsibility for killing two Taliban fighters on the Kabul-Parwan Road in Qarabagh District of Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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May - 2 
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West says Washington has not forgotten Afghanistan but that the Islamic Emirate (IEA) needs to fulfil its commitments in order to be recognized as the legitimate government by the international com
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The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West says Washington has not forgotten Afghanistan but that the Islamic Emirate (IEA) needs to fulfil its commitments in order to be recognized as the legitimate government by the international community, reports Ariana News. Tomas West said the leaders of the Islamic Emirate can gain global legitimacy by fulfilling their obligations including allowing women to work and all girls to go to school. West said that it would be difficult for IEA leaders to gain legitimacy unless the leaders of the caretaker government in Afghanistan change their ways.
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A 25-year-old villager identified as Satyam Pulse was stabbed to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports devdiscourse.com. The Maoists had abducted two persons from Guddipal village
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A 25-year-old villager identified as Satyam Pulse was stabbed to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports devdiscourse.com. The Maoists had abducted two persons from Guddipal village under Usoor Block (administrative division) on May 3 evening and later killed one of them after holding a 'Jan Adalat' (People's/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists), a Modakpal Police Station official said. The deceased has been identified as Satyam Pulse while a villager, Bhima, has been released, the official said.
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May - 3 May - 4
A District Reserve Guards (DRG) head constable was killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tulargufa Forest area in Mungeri region under Chhotedonger Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisg
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A District Reserve Guards (DRG) head constable was killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tulargufa Forest area in Mungeri region under Chhotedonger Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on May 4 morning, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Pattilingam, said, the shooting exchange took place at around 8:15 am [IST] in forests of Tulargufa and Mungeri region at Chhotedonger. A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) including DRG and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were on search operation along the borders of Palli-Barsoor area of Narayanpur-Dantewada districts on May 3. Next morning on May 4, when the troopers marched towards the Mungeri forest area, the Maoists started indiscriminate firing seeing the SFs and during the exchange the fire, DRG head constable Salik Ram Markam (37), from Kanker District, sustained bullet injuries and later succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 3 
A trooper of the elite C60 commando unit of Gadchiroli Police sustained bullet injury on his right leg during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside the forest near Dhodraj village in Bhamragarh Tehsil
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A trooper of the elite C60 commando unit of Gadchiroli Police sustained bullet injury on his right leg during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside the forest near Dhodraj village in Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra early on May 3 morning, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal said the trooper was injured during a search operation inside the forest following an input of some Maoist presence in that locality. "It's too early to comment but the firing likely to have taken place suddenly. There was no Maoist ambush as such it seemed," he said.
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May - 3 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has opened 20 new security camps in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States in the past six months, according to a senior CRPF official, reports The Hindu on May 4. Eight such camps have been operationalized
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has opened 20 new security camps in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States in the past six months, according to a senior CRPF official, reports The Hindu on May 4. Eight such camps have been operationalized in Chhattisgarh, four each in Jharkhand and Odisha, one each in Maharashtra and Bihar and two in Telangana. CRPF is one of the largest Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) deployed in LWE areas to assist the State Police in conducting operations against the Maoists. After the April 3, 2021 incident where 22 security personnel were killed in a Maoist ambush at Tarrem in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel had said that more security camps would be established in the LWE affected areas at a rapid pace. As many as 14 of the 27 Districts in Chhattisgarh are affected by LWE violence, one of the worst affected States. The camps or Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) help in area domination and security operations can be launched faster.
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May - 3 
The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 3 agreed to extend the ceasefire indefinitely and continue negotiations, reports Dawn. The extension in ceasefire, which was to come to an end on May 30, indicates significant progress in ta
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The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 3 agreed to extend the ceasefire indefinitely and continue negotiations, reports Dawn. The extension in ceasefire, which was to come to an end on May 30, indicates significant progress in talks between the two sides in the Afghanistan capital Kabul, sources familiar with the development said. Sources told Dawn that the two sides had agreed to extend the ceasefire and continue peace talks following separate meetings with Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, Acting Prime Minister of the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’ at his office the other day. These sources said that in his meetings with the two sides, the soft-spoken septuagenarian leader expressed his desire that the talks and ceasefire should be allowed to continue without any cut-off date. No official statement has been issued so far regarding the indefinite extension in ceasefire but Dawn has been able to get confirmation of this significant development.
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May - 3 
Sri Lanka’s main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on May 3 handed over two no-confidence motions against the government and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the Speaker, the Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said, reports Colombo Pa
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Sri Lanka’s main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on May 3 handed over two no-confidence motions against the government and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the Speaker, the Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said, reports Colombo Page. The Leader of Opposition and SJB, Sajith Premadasa handed over the two no-confidence motions that were brought against the government and the President to the Speaker at the Speaker’s official residence. Handing over the two no-confidence motions to the Speaker, the Opposition Leader said a decisive step has been taken today for the victory demanded by the people of this country. The Leader of the Opposition stated that the SJB is functioning in line with aspirations of people and that people can now identify the people's representatives who do not sign and do not support the no-confidence motions that reflect public aspirations.
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May - 3 
On May 3, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned "in the strongest terms" the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan, reports Xinhua. “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all
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On May 3, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned "in the strongest terms" the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan, reports Xinhua. “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," said the statement.
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May - 4 
Laka Pahan, the ‘secretary’ of south Chhotanagpur Regional Committee of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter in the Kota Indipidi Forest area
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Laka Pahan, the ‘secretary’ of south Chhotanagpur Regional Committee of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter in the Kota Indipidi Forest area under Murhu Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 4, reports devdiscourse.com. The District Armed Police (DAP) and Special Assault Team (SAT) were on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the area when a group of extremists led by Pahan opened fire at them, forcing the Security Force (SF) personnel to retaliate in self-defence, Superintendent of Police (SP), Aman Kumar said, adding, Pahan was killed in the gunfight, while other members of the group managed to flee in the forest. Over 40 cases were registered against Pahan, the SP said, adding, he was the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of PLFI and recently elevated to the post of ‘secretary’. The District Police had recommended a bounty of INR 500,000 on Pahan, and it was pending with the Home Department.
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May - 4 
A high alert has been sounded in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Bastar division following intelligence inputs from security agencies, which revealed that Chhattisgarh tops a list of five States where Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) a
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A high alert has been sounded in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Bastar division following intelligence inputs from security agencies, which revealed that Chhattisgarh tops a list of five States where Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning a massive assault as part of a ‘Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC)’ that is underway from March and likely to last till June, reports Goa Chronicle. “In view of the threat perception, Central Armed Police Forces and state personnel have stepped up vigil. Autumn and summer constitute ‘prime time’ for rebel attacks and the maximum action is witnessed in Bastar. This has been the annual trend since 2006,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Pattilingam, confirmed on May 4.
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May - 4 
A major tragedy has been averted by the Security Forces (SFs) following recovery of a huge quantity of explosives and other war-like stores from Lawngtlai District in Mizoram on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Two persons have also been arrested by the
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A major tragedy has been averted by the Security Forces (SFs) following recovery of a huge quantity of explosives and other war-like stores from Lawngtlai District in Mizoram on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Two persons have also been arrested by the Assam Rifles (AR) troopers in connection with the recovery on May 4. “The Assam Rifles team along with police representatives raided the house and recovered Gelatin sticks – 59, Detonator – 49 and Cordex – 03 meter,” an official release from Assam Rifles stated. The release added: “The team had a specific information regarding storage of explosives and war like stores at a house in Lawngtlai (in Mizoram).” “Use of such war like stores could have endangered the lives of innocent people and led to various illegal activities. This recovery has prevented the loss of precious lives,” the AR added.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders BG Krishnamurthy and Savithri, who were in judicial custody, were brought before a court in Karkala on May 4, in connection with pending investigation into cases filed against them at Karkala rural
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders BG Krishnamurthy and Savithri, who were in judicial custody, were brought before a court in Karkala on May 4, in connection with pending investigation into cases filed against them at Karkala rural, Hebri and Ajekar Police Stations, and they were sent to Police custody for 12 days for questioning, reports The New Indian Express. A senior officer said that the accused were sent to Police custody in connection with 13 cases against them in three Police Stations under Karkala sub-division in Udupi District. In November last year, the Maoist duo Krishnamurthy and Savithri were arrested and were later moved to Viyyur central prison in Thrissur, sources said. They are charged with spreading Maoist ideology, possession of weapons, weapon training and unlawful assembly to launch an armed agitation.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wall posters found in the G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub division) in Alluri Sitarama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Wall posters bearing the name of Ganesh, ‘secretary’ of the Awobi Spe
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wall posters found in the G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub division) in Alluri Sitarama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Wall posters bearing the name of Ganesh, ‘secretary’ of the Awobi Special Zonal Committee, said that on the occasion of Alluri's death on May 7, they would lift their sacrifices and hold rallies in the villages against State violence against the tribals. He said that imperialism and the dictatorship should be part of the new democratic revolution aimed at eradicating the tyrannical big landlords. Bauxite extraction in Manipur again infuriated the Governments who were trying to evict the people from the hard-earned coffee plantations. He said the ruling classes were dreaming of continuing their exploitation by eradicating the Maoist party. The Maoist Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) has called on the people to be partners in building a society free of exploitation.
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May - 4 
Police have seized heroin worth INR 30 million in the international market at Peducha under Kohima District in Nagaland on May 4, reports Northeast Now. A release on May 4 said the highway patrolling unit of the Kohima Police of Nagaland, during rout
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Police have seized heroin worth INR 30 million in the international market at Peducha under Kohima District in Nagaland on May 4, reports Northeast Now. A release on May 4 said the highway patrolling unit of the Kohima Police of Nagaland, during routine checking and frisking of vehicles at Peducha, intercepted one suspicious vehicle (Maruti Gypsy) and recovered 49 packets of suspected heroin weighing around 615 grams from it on May 3. The contraband valued at INR 30 million in the international market was found hidden in a specially modified compartment of the vehicle, Nagaland Police said. Two persons identified as Tarsus Khaisu (33) and Mateso Dearson (26) were arrested in this connection, Nagaland Police said, adding that later they duos were handed over to Sechü (Zubza) Police in Nagaland along with the seized drugs and vehicle.
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May - 4 
The Central Government of India has approved for diversion of forest land for the development of infrastructure in 34 Districts of eight States affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), reports interviewtimes.net on May 5. The Ministry of Environment, F
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The Central Government of India has approved for diversion of forest land for the development of infrastructure in 34 Districts of eight States affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), reports interviewtimes.net on May 5. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted its approval for infrastructure-related projects in 14 categories for the development of the areas. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its annual report 2020-2021 stated that the projects can be taken up in 34 LWE-affected Districts. Earlier the Centre had approved the diversion of five hectares of forest land which has been increased to 40 hectares. The projects include schools, dispensaries, hospitals, electrical and telecommunication lines, drinking water, water and rain harvesting structures, minor irrigation canals, non-conventional sources of energy, skill up-gradation and vocational training centres as well as rural roads. The Districts are located in undivided Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to boycott the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) election since “the condition of rural people remains the same despite several elections”, reports The Times
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to boycott the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) election since “the condition of rural people remains the same despite several elections”, reports The Times of India on May 5. The CPI-Maoist Southern Zonal Committee (SZC) ‘spokesman’ Ashok on May 4 said the real beneficiaries of the elections would be the ‘Mukhiyas’ (village heads) the ‘pramukhs’, and the Zilla Parishad (District Council) members who would get salary and huge funds in the name of development. He urged the villagers to ask the candidates about the shortage of basic facilities in rural areas. “People should ask them why the provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Area) act has not been implemented? Why is there a scarcity of drinking water? Why there are no primary health centres? Why irrigation facilities are poor? Why is the number of schools and teachers inadequate? And, why are the state forces setting up camps in villages without the permission of gram sabhas?” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Operations, Amol Homkar said, “We have learnt about the Maoists’ call. They have done so in the past too.”
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May - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started an investigation into the plans of arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Vijay Kumar Arya (60) to revive the activities of the CPI-Maoist in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand, repo
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started an investigation into the plans of arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Vijay Kumar Arya (60) to revive the activities of the CPI-Maoist in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand, reports Hindustan Times on May 5. Allegedly, the Bihar Police arrested Arya, a ‘Central Committee (CC)’ member of the outfit, from Samahuta in Rohtas District of Bihar on April 13. NIA took over the probe into the activities of Arya and his associates of reviving Maoist insurgency by recruiting new members and collecting levies, etc. In its First Information Report (FIR) filed last week, NIA named Rajesh Gupta, Umesh Chaudhary, Anil Yadav, and Rupesh Kumar Singh along with Arya. The Bihar Police recovered electronic gadgets such as hard disks, pen drives, letterheads, and levy receipts from Arya, who was arrested on the basis of inputs from the central and state intelligence agencies about the presence of top Maoist leaders in Bihar’s Shahabad and Magadh zones.
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May - 4 
Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres on May 4 set on fire the mobile phone tower of Ufone company at Gebon in Bani Daak area of Kech District of Balochistan, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for
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Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres on May 4 set on fire the mobile phone tower of Ufone company at Gebon in Bani Daak area of Kech District of Balochistan, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack. The spokesman said that the Army and its intelligence agencies were installing mobile towers every five to ten kilometres in mountainous areas away from settlements for easy tracing of Baloch freedom fighters and their associates to pave the way for military aggression.
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May - 4 
One Baloch youth, identified as Sajid Ali (16), son of Kamal Khan, was arrested and disappeared from his house by Security Forces from Kali Ladha area of Mastung District at around 2 am on May 4, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Sajid Ali is a ninth-grade stu
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One Baloch youth, identified as Sajid Ali (16), son of Kamal Khan, was arrested and disappeared from his house by Security Forces from Kali Ladha area of Mastung District at around 2 am on May 4, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Sajid Ali is a ninth-grade student of Government High School in Muhammad Shahi area.
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May - 4 
The United States (US) will continue cooperating with Pakistan on counterterrorism and border security, a US State Department spokesperson said on May 4, reports Daily Times. "We value our bilateral relationship. We want to continue to work together
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The United States (US) will continue cooperating with Pakistan on counterterrorism and border security, a US State Department spokesperson said on May 4, reports Daily Times. "We value our bilateral relationship. We want to continue to work together in areas where we do have mutual interests with our Pakistani partners. That includes counterterrorism. That includes border security as well", Spokesman Ned Price said.
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May - 4 
Main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it will table the no-confidence motion against the Government in parliament on May 4, reports adaderana.lk. Member of Parliament (MP) Hesha Withanage stated this speaking to the media following a spec
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Main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it will table the no-confidence motion against the Government in parliament on May 4, reports adaderana.lk. Member of Parliament (MP) Hesha Withanage stated this speaking to the media following a special meeting of SJB’s parliamentary group held at the office of the Opposition Leader on May 2. The no-confidence motion will be officially handed over to the Speaker of Parliament on that day (May 4), he said further. The SJB is ready to form an interim Government and hold an election soon, however, as long as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is in power, the main opposition is not willing to support an interim Government, MP Withanage added.
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May - 4 
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has released on bail 13 persons arrested on May 4 during a protest blocking the entrance to Parliament at Polduwa Junction, reports Colombo Page. The Kaduwela Magistrate granted bail to the 13 protesters including thre
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The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has released on bail 13 persons arrested on May 4 during a protest blocking the entrance to Parliament at Polduwa Junction, reports Colombo Page. The Kaduwela Magistrate granted bail to the 13 protesters including three women when they were produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court following their arrest. The Police arrested the 13 individuals blocking the Parliament access road from Polduwa Junction during a protest for allegedly causing inconvenience to people on the road and damaging vehicles.
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May - 4 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on May 4 said that it is ready to negotiate with the United States (US) on issues of an external nature, reports Ariana News. US suspended talks with IEA in March after it reversed a decision to allow girls to re
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on May 4 said that it is ready to negotiate with the United States (US) on issues of an external nature, reports Ariana News. US suspended talks with IEA in March after it reversed a decision to allow girls to return to secondary school. “IEA believed in negotiation and dialogue with all parties including the US since the very beginning. We are ready to negotiate on issues having external dimension with all parties,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for IEA.
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May - 4 
On May 4, the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) fighters took control of 10 villages including “Pajack Bala” and “Mian Shar” villages, of Warsaj District of Takhar province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 4, the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) fighters took control of 10 villages including “Pajack Bala” and “Mian Shar” villages, of Warsaj District of Takhar province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 4 
On May 4, unidentified gunmen killed the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat’s (DABS), Afghanistan's National Power Utility, Deputy Chief of Operations in Baghlan District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 4, unidentified gunmen killed the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat’s (DABS), Afghanistan's National Power Utility, Deputy Chief of Operations in Baghlan District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 4 
Taliban fighters have arrested their Uzbek commander named Mullah Jandullah in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 5. The arrested commander was earlier appointed as the Head of Agriculture and Livestock for Samangan Province later promote
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Taliban fighters have arrested their Uzbek commander named Mullah Jandullah in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 5. The arrested commander was earlier appointed as the Head of Agriculture and Livestock for Samangan Province later promoted to provincial commander.
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May - 4 
The National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters have killed the Taliban District Governor of Tala wa Barfak District in Baghlan province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 5.
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The National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters have killed the Taliban District Governor of Tala wa Barfak District in Baghlan province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 5.
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May - 5 
After a major Pakistan-Khalistan terror plot was thwarted in Karnal on May 5, with the arrest of four terror suspects, the banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has warned Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar against branding the
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After a major Pakistan-Khalistan terror plot was thwarted in Karnal on May 5, with the arrest of four terror suspects, the banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has warned Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar against branding the arrested accused as Pakistan terror suspects, reports republicworld.com. SFJ issued a warning against CM Khattar and Home Minister Anil Vij against labelling Khalistan activists as an “ISI backed-terrorist”. The group has also claimed to provide legal aid to the arrested terrorists. The SFJ has now issued an open warning against Haryana CM over branding the arrested accused in Karnal as Pakistan terror suspects. In a video message released by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, under its “Haryana BanayGa Khalistan” campaign, the group issued a warning to the Haryana CM against the Pak-Khalistan terror nexus. SFJ also informed that it will provide legal aid to the four terror suspects arrested in Karnal.
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May - 5 
Four Punjab-based terror suspects on way to Adilabad in Telangana to deliver a consignment of explosives in an Innova car with Delhi registration were arrested at Bastara toll plaza in Karnal District of Haryana on May 5 morning, reports The Times of
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Four Punjab-based terror suspects on way to Adilabad in Telangana to deliver a consignment of explosives in an Innova car with Delhi registration were arrested at Bastara toll plaza in Karnal District of Haryana on May 5 morning, reports The Times of India. Police have seized three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in a metallic case (2.5 kilograms each), a Pakistan-made pistol, 31 live cartridges and INR 130,000 in cash from them. Those arrested have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, Amandeep Singh, Parminder Singh (all residents of Vinjoke village of Zira in Ferozepur district of Punjab) and Bhupinder Singh of Bhatian village in Ludhiana in Punjab. Punjab, Director general of Police (DGP), VK Bhawra claimed that the State Police, acting on inputs from the central intelligence agencies, averted a possible terrorist attack by giving a hot chase of over 300 kilometres and getting four suspects arrested in Karnal. They were arrested by Haryana Police following inputs from Punjab Police, he added. Karnal, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ganga Ram Punia said the suspects were in touch with a Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist, Harvinder Singh Rinda, who used to send locations through an app to them to deliver explosives and weapons. Rinda used to drop weapons and explosives at pre-designated locations in the fields in Ferozepur with the help of drones.
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May - 5 
On May 5, an IED blast was reported in front of a spare parts shop at Nagamapal Lamaban Leikai in Imphal West District. No injuries or casualties were reported.
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On May 5, an IED blast was reported in front of a spare parts shop at Nagamapal Lamaban Leikai in Imphal West District. No injuries or casualties were reported.
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May - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 5 detected a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and claimed to have foiled the plans of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath Yat
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 5 detected a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and claimed to have foiled the plans of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, reports Daily Excelsior. The 150-metres-long tunnel was detected in an area under the Chak Faquira border outpost. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SPS Sandhu said “with the detection of this tunnel, BSF-Jammu has foiled the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath yatra.” The tunnel was freshly dug and originated from the Pakistan side. Its opening was about 2 feet and so far 21 sandbags, used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel, have been recovered, DIG SPS Sandhu said. Meanwhile, an official, on condition of anonymity, said, “a newly dug tunnel at a distance of 150 metres from the International Border and 50 metres from the border fence was detected opposite Pakistani post Chaman Khurd (Fiaz) which is 900 metres from the Indian side.” He said the opening of the tunnel was about 300 metres from the border outpost Chak Faquira and 700 metres from the last Indian village.
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May - 5 
Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested with arms and ammunition in Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 5, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-o
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Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested with arms and ammunition in Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 5, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-off, three cadres of the PLFI were arrested from Rohne-Champabaha forest in Tapkara Police Station area, Police said, adding, a rifle, three cartridges, three mobile phones and a motorcycle were seized from them. Among the arrested are Govind Majhi, an active member of PLFI, and his two associates. Six cases were pending against Majhi, Superintendent of Police (SP), Aman Kumar said.
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May - 5 
Aziz Qambrani, younger brother of former Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) central leader Mashooq Qambrani, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) from Khurshid Colony in the Kotri area of Jamshoro District in Sindh in the night of May 5, repo
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Aziz Qambrani, younger brother of former Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) central leader Mashooq Qambrani, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) from Khurshid Colony in the Kotri area of Jamshoro District in Sindh in the night of May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. It may be recalled that earlier his two cousins Muzaffar Qambrani from Jamshoro and Zafar Qambrani from his village Mehar were forcibly disappeared from the same family. The head of Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh (VMPS), Surath Lohar, while issuing his statement, said that Sindhi nationalist workers were being crushed for fighting for the independence and rights of Sindh.
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May - 5 
Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres attacked a Police Station with hand grenade in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. However, no causalities reported in the blast. BRG ‘spokesman’ Do
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Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres attacked a Police Station with hand grenade in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. However, no causalities reported in the blast. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dostin Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 5 
One Baloch person, identified as Shah Beg Dad, son of Wali Dad, disappeared after being forcibly arrested by SFs from a passenger bus at Vazhbod FC check post in Panjgur District on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. SFs entered the bus and tortured Shah
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One Baloch person, identified as Shah Beg Dad, son of Wali Dad, disappeared after being forcibly arrested by SFs from a passenger bus at Vazhbod FC check post in Panjgur District on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. SFs entered the bus and tortured Shah Beg, who is said to be a resident of Shapuk Kech. He was taken away from the bus while other passengers got off the bus and suspended the flow of traffic on the Makuran-Quetta highway in protest - causing long queues of passenger buses and other vehicles on both sides of the highway.
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May - 5 
One Baloch youth, identified as Irfan Bangulzai, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), forcibly disappeared and transferred to an unknown location in Mastung District on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Irfan Bangulzae is a member of the Baloch Studen
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One Baloch youth, identified as Irfan Bangulzai, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), forcibly disappeared and transferred to an unknown location in Mastung District on May 5, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Irfan Bangulzae is a member of the Baloch Student Organization (BSO) and the social welfare organization Al-Madad Foundation.
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May - 5 
One Policeman, identified as Amir Bakhsh, sustained injuries when unidentified militants hurled a grenade at a Police station in Sibi District of Balochistan in the night of May 5, reports The Balochistan Post. However, no militant outfit claim the r
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One Policeman, identified as Amir Bakhsh, sustained injuries when unidentified militants hurled a grenade at a Police station in Sibi District of Balochistan in the night of May 5, reports The Balochistan Post. However, no militant outfit claim the responsibility of the attack.
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May - 5 
The Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has urged all the political parties and eligible voters to take part in the upcoming May 13 local level election, reports My Republica on May 6. Addressing a security meeting organized in Rajbiraj of Saptari Distri
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The Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has urged all the political parties and eligible voters to take part in the upcoming May 13 local level election, reports My Republica on May 6. Addressing a security meeting organized in Rajbiraj of Saptari District on May 5, Home Minister Khand asked the local administration and security bodies to work for the creation of election atmosphere to ensure participation of general public and political parties. According to Minister Khand’s Personal Secretariat, Home Minister Khand appealed to the political parties that never participated in polls to join the citizens’ empowerment and development efforts by taking part in the election. Minister Khand also pledged that the Government is committed to holding the local level polls in a free, fair and impartial manner. He also lauded the efforts made by security bodies and local administration for the security provision despite limited resources available.
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May - 5 
The documents related to the verdict of writer and blogger Ananta Bijoy Das murder case, in which four persons were sentenced to death, have reached as death reference to the High Court for the examination, reports Daily Star. Ananta Bijoy Das was ki
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The documents related to the verdict of writer and blogger Ananta Bijoy Das murder case, in which four persons were sentenced to death, have reached as death reference to the High Court for the examination, reports Daily Star. Ananta Bijoy Das was killed on May 12, 2015 near his Subidbazar residence of Sylhet when he was on his way to work. Later, militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) claimed responsibility for the murder If a lower court sentences any person to death in a case, its judgment is examined by the HC through hearing arguments for confirmation of the death sentence. On March 30 2022, Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal based in Sylhet convicted and sentenced four persons, Abul Khaer Rashid Ahmed, Abul Hossain alias Abul Hussain, Harunur Rashid and Faisal Ahmed to death.
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May - 5 
On May 5, unidentified gunmen killed two former soldiers, who were also father and son, in Dehrawood District of Urozgan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On May 5, unidentified gunmen killed two former soldiers, who were also father and son, in Dehrawood District of Urozgan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 5 
The National Liberation Front (NLF), in a newsletter, claimed that its forces have killed five Taliban fighters in Ahmadabad District of in Paktia Province on May 5, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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The National Liberation Front (NLF), in a newsletter, claimed that its forces have killed five Taliban fighters in Ahmadabad District of in Paktia Province on May 5, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 5 
The National Liberation Front has claimed that its forces had targeted, the Taliban’s intelligence chief in western Kabul, Mullah Hafizullah Badr, in the Bagh-e-Dawood of the company area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May
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The National Liberation Front has claimed that its forces had targeted, the Taliban’s intelligence chief in western Kabul, Mullah Hafizullah Badr, in the Bagh-e-Dawood of the company area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 6.
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May - 5 
Senior member of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Anas Haqqani, called on the IEA forces to respect the general amnesty announced by the Emir (supreme leader) of the IEA, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports Tolo News. He urged the Islami
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Senior member of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Anas Haqqani, called on the IEA forces to respect the general amnesty announced by the Emir (supreme leader) of the IEA, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports Tolo News. He urged the Islamic Emirate forces to treat the citizens of the country respectfully. “We should not disobey our (seniors) due to hatred, anger and personal wishes. We shouldn’t break our Islamic system and undermine it and defame the name of the Islamic system,” he said.
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May - 5 
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said the administration remains steadfast in its work to bring those involved in the May 6, 2021 attack on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed to justice, reports Avas.mv on May 6. On May 6, 2021, an Improvised Explosive Devic
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said the administration remains steadfast in its work to bring those involved in the May 6, 2021 attack on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed to justice, reports Avas.mv on May 6. On May 6, 2021, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated as Mohamed Nasheed entered his vehicle near his residence in the capital, Male' critically injuring him and a few others.
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May - 6 
Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on May 6 said that infiltration is drastically down, yet currently there are 200 terrorists staged across border ready to be launched into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. T
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Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on May 6 said that infiltration is drastically down, yet currently there are 200 terrorists staged across border ready to be launched into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working ‘well’ since February 2021 agreement, he asserted. He said that the number of trained terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir is dwindling with each passing as 21 foreign terrorists have been eliminated this year so far in absence of local shelter and support. ”The number of terrorists staged across the Indo-Pak border are approximately 200. They are waiting across (LoC) to be launched to this side,” Dwivedi said in reply to a question about the security situation along the LoC and across the JK border. He said that counter infiltration grid is very fool-proof. “We have made sure that all reserve troops were put in the second tier of defence so that no infiltration takes place,” he added. “In the last twelve months, to say so, the number of ceasefire violations has been very limited — only one to three CFVs took place,” he said. He maintained that terror infrastructure, however, seems to be intact across the border. ”There are six major terrorist camps and 29 minor camps. There are temporary launching pads located close to various military establishments,” he added further.
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May - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Shankar Yadav, was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Jhajha bus stand under Chakai Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on May 6, reports jagran.com. According t
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Shankar Yadav, was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Jhajha bus stand under Chakai Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on May 6, reports jagran.com. According to Police, on the directions of the Commandant Brijesh Singh Pratihar of the 16th Corps of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Superintendent of Police (SP), Jamui, Shaurya Suman, a continuous raid was being conducted to arrest Shankar, a resident of Chilkakhar under Charkapathar Police Station limits. Shankar along with his accomplices was involved in the murder of Arjun Hembram and his son Chatur Hembram while sleeping in Barjor village under Bongi Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) on the night of August 25, 2021, and left a pamphlet poster alleging that they were ‘police informers’.
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May - 6 
On May 6, a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast took place at the residence of one RK Virendra at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. Though no casualties were reported, vehicles parked in the
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On May 6, a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast took place at the residence of one RK Virendra at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. Though no casualties were reported, vehicles parked in the area and windows were damaged due to the force of the blast. This was the second blast reported in the State.
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May - 6 
Police on May 6 arrested a HM militant along with arms and ammunition at Sagam in Kokernag area of Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant was identified as Mohammad Ishfaq Shergojri, a resident of Nowgam Verinag. A C-category HM mil
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Police on May 6 arrested a HM militant along with arms and ammunition at Sagam in Kokernag area of Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant was identified as Mohammad Ishfaq Shergojri, a resident of Nowgam Verinag. A C-category HM militant, Mohammad Ishfaq Shergojri was active since September 15, 2017, in Anantnag District and was wanted in many militancy related cases.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) ‘spokesperson’ Vikalp stated that the Maoists were always ready for peace talks with the Chhattisgarh Government but the onus of creating a conducive
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) ‘spokesperson’ Vikalp stated that the Maoists were always ready for peace talks with the Chhattisgarh Government but the onus of creating a conducive atmosphere to-that-end lies on the Government, reports Telangana Today on May 7. Vikalp said this was in response to a reported statement by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who on April 8 said the Government was ready to hold talks with the Maoists if they express their faith in the Constitution of India and quit the arms. In a statement released to the media in Bhadradri Kothagudem on May 6, Vikalp said it was ridiculous to state that the Government was ready for peace talks while continuing attacks on Maoists and tribal hamlets employing armed forces, Army and carrying out aerial bombing with military drones. Referring to Baghel’s appeal to the Maoists to express faith in the Constitution, Vikalp alleged that it was the Government that had been violating the Constitution’s Preamble, the 5th Schedule and Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) PESA Act. The Government wants to hand over mineral wealth in the forests to corporate and capitalist forces. For that the State and Central Government deployed huge numbers of armed forces and set up Police camps in the interiors of the forests, Vikalp complained. Spelling out the terms of the talks, Vikalp demanded the Baghel Government to withdraw the Police forces deployed in the forests in the Bastar and stop aerial bombing. He also wanted the release of Maoist leaders lodged in different jails to take part in peace talks.
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May - 6 
The killing of tribal people after branding them as ‘police informers’ and the harassment and suppression of the Dalam (armed squad) members hailing from various tribal groups are the prime reasons behind the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoi
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The killing of tribal people after branding them as ‘police informers’ and the harassment and suppression of the Dalam (armed squad) members hailing from various tribal groups are the prime reasons behind the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) losing base in Andhra Pradesh and the neighbouring States, said Andhra Pradesh, Director General of Police (DGP), K.V. Rajendranath Reddy on May 6, reports The Hindu. “The efforts of the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee [AOBSZC] of the CPI (Maoist) to convert the cut-off area into a guerrilla war zone have fallen flat,” he said. “At present, there are 48 members of the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the CPI (Maoist). While 18 of them are in Andhra Pradesh, the remaining are working at various levels in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Telangana,” DGP, Reddy said. DGP, Reddy further said that the Maoists who had surrendered in the last few months admitted that the ideology of the CPI-Maoist was fast fading and that many tribal leaders and Dalam members left the movement due to the “stepmotherly treatment and harassment by the leaders of the upper caste”. A surrendered Maoist had said he joined the movement as Adivasis were being suppressed, but was bewildered on seeing the exploitation of the tribal people by the CPI-Maoist. Top Maoist leaders such as Chikkudu Chinna Rao, Jalandhar Reddy and Killo Raju, who had surrendered, confirmed that tribal Dalam members were being harassed by the upper caste leaders in the party. In the last year, the strength of the Maoists declined from 100 to about 50. The People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), an armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, had fallen silent due to a decline in its cadre. “In 2019, there were eight Area Committees — Kalimela, Nandapur, Coffee Dalam, Narayanpatna, Gumma, Galikonda, Pedabayalu and Boipariguda. But only four exist now. Only two divisional committees — Visakha East and Malkangiri-Koraput — are active on the borders,” the DGP said, adding, “Due to intensified combing operation, six important members, including two DCMs [Divisional Committee Members] and two ACMs [Area Committee Members] died in an exchange of fire. About 42 Maoists were arrested and 17 had surrendered in the last one year.”
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May - 6 
Three Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near the route of the annual Amarnath Yatra in the Srichand Top forest area of Pahalgam in Anantnag Distr
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Three Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near the route of the annual Amarnath Yatra in the Srichand Top forest area of Pahalgam in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified one of the slain ultras as Ashraf Molvi — one of the oldest surviving terrorists of the outfit. IGP Kumar said the operation on the Amarnath Yatra route was a major success for the SFs.
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May - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madkam Jitendra alias Sanna and Gadpa Nagesh, involved in several incidents of violence and carrying a collective reward of INR 300,000 on their heads surrendered in Sukma District
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madkam Jitendra alias Sanna and Gadpa Nagesh, involved in several incidents of violence and carrying a collective reward of INR 300,000 on their heads surrendered in Sukma District Chhattisgarh on May 6, reports Telangana Today. Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma said, Madkam was the Maoists’ Military Platoon No-30 member under the Kerlapal Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist and carried a reward of INR 200,000 on his head. Gadpa was the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan’s (DAKMS) Bodkel Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) ‘president’, the officer said, adding that he carried a bounty of INR 100,000 on his head. The duos were involved in firing at Police personnel, planting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and several Maoist violence incidents, he added.
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May - 6 
Two most wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and five other extremists of different cadres of the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) surrendered before the Police at Mangalagiri in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on May
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Two most wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and five other extremists of different cadres of the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) surrendered before the Police at Mangalagiri in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on May 6, reports The Hindu. Director-General of Police (DGP) K.V. Rajendranath Reddy said, disillusioned with Maoist party activities and attracted to the new surrender and rehabilitation policy being implemented by the Government, the Maoists decided to shun violence and join the mainstream. The arrested cadres were identified as Korra Nageswara Rao alias Nagesh alias English Master, ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ of Pedabayalu-Korukonda area committee; and Seendri Jagan, party member of Galikonda Area Committee. The surrendered extremists included Killo Raju alias Pedapadu Raju, party member Seendri Mohan alias Jambri, of Galikonda Area Committee, Vanthala Bhaskar alias Jattu, party members of Galikonda Area Committee, Gemmili Kesu alias Pamurai Kesu and Vanthala Krishna, both militia members of the same committee, the DGP said. The Maoists were tribal people and natives of Chintapalli, Koyyuru and G.K. Veedhi Mandals (administrative sub divisions) of Alluri Sitharama Raju District, and were reportedly wanted in many cases of exchange of fires, murders and blasting incidents, DGP, Reddy said. Of the arrested Maoists, Nageswara Rao was involved in about 150 cases in the last 20 years, and was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head, while Jagan wanted in 39 cases, including exchange of fire incidents in Theegalametta, Palasamudram and Annavaram forests, carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. Police recovered a pistol, six rounds of bullets, man pack and other material from Nageswara Rao. Of the surrendered Maoists, Raju, Mohan and Bhaskar were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads.
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May - 6 
The five-party alliance is jointly organizing a mass gathering in Kathmandu on May 6, reports My Republica. The top leaders of the ruling coalition parties are scheduled to address the gathering that will be held at Shanti Batika of Kathmandu at 1:0
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The five-party alliance is jointly organizing a mass gathering in Kathmandu on May 6, reports My Republica. The top leaders of the ruling coalition parties are scheduled to address the gathering that will be held at Shanti Batika of Kathmandu at 1:00 PM. President of Nepali Congress (NC), Kathmandu district chapter, Krishna Baniya (Sabuj), shared that Prime Minister and NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba and top leaders of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) and Rastriya Janamorcha (RJ) are scheduled to address the election rally. The five ruling political parties have forged an electoral alliance as per local-level needs for the local-level polls scheduled for May 13.
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May - 6 
Over a dozen Police personnel and five cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) were injured when the cadres of NC and CPN-Unified Socialist clashed at Pandusen of Budhinanda Municipali
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Over a dozen Police personnel and five cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) were injured when the cadres of NC and CPN-Unified Socialist clashed at Pandusen of Budhinanda Municipality, Bajura District in Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal on May 6, reports The Himalayan Times. Police had opened 14 rounds of fires in the air to bring the situation under control, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Chaturbhuj Ojha. CPN-Unified Socialist cadres had taken shelter at Police post. NC cadres had attacked the Police post saying that CPN-Unified Socialist activists were taking shelter inside the post. CPN-Unified Socialist, Bajura, Secretary Pur Bahadur Rawat was attacked with a knife by NC cadres, Police said, adding that Rawat is under Police protection.
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May - 6 
With the local level election just a few days away, suspected assailants of an unknown group set fire to two vehicles at Mangalgadhi Chowk in Birendranagar in Surkhet District in Karnali Province of Nepal on May 6, reports My Republica. The unknown g
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With the local level election just a few days away, suspected assailants of an unknown group set fire to two vehicles at Mangalgadhi Chowk in Birendranagar in Surkhet District in Karnali Province of Nepal on May 6, reports My Republica. The unknown group intentionally set fire to the two vehicles which were used for election campaigns. According to Police, a Scorpio jeep and an SML bus, parked at Mangalgadhi chowk in Birendranagar was set on fire at 12:30AM by an unknown group. Although the Police reached the site immediately, the suspected assailants of the unknown group managed to flee.
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May - 6 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared an island wide State of Emergency with effect from midnight on May 6, the President’s Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. The Presidential Media Division further stated that the State of Emergency
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared an island wide State of Emergency with effect from midnight on May 6, the President’s Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. The Presidential Media Division further stated that the State of Emergency was imposed to protect the welfare of the country and to maintain essential services. The extraordinary gazette notification declaring the State of Emergency was issued by the Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath on the President’s command. The Gazette notification says the President is of opinion that by reason of a public emergency in Sri Lanka, it is expedient, so to declare emergency, in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community. The President has declared the State of Emergency by virtue of the powers vested in him by Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40), as amended by Act, No. 8 of 1959, Law No. 6 of 1978 and Act, No. 28 of 1988. The provisions of Part II of that Ordinance, will come into operation throughout Sri Lanka with effect from May 6, 2022.
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May - 6 
The Coordinating Center for Trade Unions states that more than 2,000 trade unions are participating in today’s (May 6) nationwide hartal and strike against the President, Prime Minister, and the Government, reports Colombo Page. Thousands of Sri Lank
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The Coordinating Center for Trade Unions states that more than 2,000 trade unions are participating in today’s (May 6) nationwide hartal and strike against the President, Prime Minister, and the Government, reports Colombo Page. Thousands of Sri Lankans are participating in a hartal campaign and unprecedented action trade union by the workers island wide has disrupted services in many sectors including health, postal, transport and education. The Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union (CTSU) stated that due to the strike school activities will not be held today. Its General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe said that teachers and principals will not come to schools on May 6. Protests had also begun in several areas. The entrance to the Katunayake Export Processing Zone has been blocked at Averywatta Junction due to a protest initiated by the employees of the Katunayake Free Trade Zone. Transport sector unions stated that they had stopped operating trains and private buses since midnight yesterday in support of the Hartal movement. However, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Kingsley Ranawaka said all SLTB buses are operating today (May 6). Trade Unions of banks, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), SLTB, as well as teachers and principals, are also set to participate in the hartal. All Ceylon Government Medical Officers’ Association also stated that they would support the hartal campaign to be held on Friday (May 6). Due to this all the doctors in their union working in all the hospitals and offices except the cancer, maternity and pediatric hospitals will go on strike on that day. Doctors from the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will work but will wear black armbands to support the strike.
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May - 6 
On May 6, Majlis (Parliament) expressed concern over the delay in the trials of the suspects in the assassination attempt against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun.mv. On May 6, 2021, a homemade remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
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On May 6, Majlis (Parliament) expressed concern over the delay in the trials of the suspects in the assassination attempt against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun.mv. On May 6, 2021, a homemade remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was strapped to motorcycle parked nearby Nasheed’s residence, and was detonated, just as Nasheed exited his residence and went to get in his car. Nine suspects were charged in connection to the attack. However, only one, Adhuham Ahmed Rasheed, (26), who confessed to detonating the IED, was convicted. He was later sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role.
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May - 7 
An encounter is reported to be going on between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the inner forests of Muler in Phoolbagdi area under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District o
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An encounter is reported to be going on between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the inner forests of Muler in Phoolbagdi area under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 7 (today), reports naidunia.com. District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel have surrounded the Maoists, and the encounter is going on, Superintendent of Police (SP), Siddharth Tiwari said. There is information about the presence of top-ranking Maoist ‘commanders’ on the spot. At present there is no report of any casualty, at the time of writing the report.
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May - 7 
Militants shot at and injured a Police constable Ghulam Hassan near Aiwa Bridge in Safakadal area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants shot at and injured a Police constable Ghulam Hassan near Aiwa Bridge in Safakadal area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 7 
Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel invited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban o
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Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel invited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban on CPI-Maoist and its frontal organisations, release all jailed leaders and withdraw all Security Forces (SFs) from Bastar division, reports The Times of India on May 8. Chhattisgarh Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, however, clarified that there can be no conditions for peace talks. Security agencies see it as a sign that Maoists are feeling the pressure of the two-pronged strategy — aggressive counter-insurgency operations and a slew of welfare measures — while Bastar Police said it’s merely a ruse by the Maoists. CM, Baghel said: “Naxalites should express their faith in the Constitution of India, and then we are ready to talk with them on any platform.” A statement released by Vikalp, Maoist ‘spokesperson’ for Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), is circulating on social media. It refers to CM Baghel’s offer of talks but alleges that it’s the Government that is “violating the constitutional rights of people”. “We have already responded to the CM’s talks offer. We will always be ready for talks on certain conditions that the government creates a conducive environment for it,” the statement read.
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May - 7 
On May 7, a terrorist was killed while attempting to cross the border in the Lam sector of Naushera along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The New Indian Express. The unidentified terrorist had opened
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On May 7, a terrorist was killed while attempting to cross the border in the Lam sector of Naushera along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The New Indian Express. The unidentified terrorist had opened fire when challenged and was later killed in the retaliatory fire.
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May - 7 
On May 7, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) were arrested from National Highway – 37 towards Awangkhul at Noney District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On May 7, two militants of Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) were arrested from National Highway – 37 towards Awangkhul at Noney District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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May - 7 
On May 7, United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the Police, reports East Mojo. Issuing a statement, the outfit claimed that two y
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On May 7, United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the Police, reports East Mojo. Issuing a statement, the outfit claimed that two youngsters, Dhanjit Das of Barpeta and Sanjib Sarma of Baihata Chairali, were given ‘death sentence’ after they were found guilty by the outfit’s lower judicial council on May 4 and May 5 respectively. However, this claim was denied by Assam Police. According to the statement signed by self-styled brigadier A.Z. Shironam Asom, Dhanjit Das who had fled from the Salman camp on April 24 and captured by ULFA-I a day later confessed to have passed sensitive information to Assam police. Likewise, Sanjib Sarma, who was detained in Myanmar, claimed to be confessed about joining ULFA-I on directions of Police officers and with the greed for money with the intention of passing the outfit’s internal communications to Police using modern technology so that ULFA-I commanders and cadres could be eliminated.
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May - 7 
Police constable Ghulam Hassan Dar, who was injured in a militant attack near Aiwa Bridge at Dr Ali Jan Road in Srinagar District in the morning of May 7, succumbed to his injuries at hospital later in the evening, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Police constable Ghulam Hassan Dar, who was injured in a militant attack near Aiwa Bridge at Dr Ali Jan Road in Srinagar District in the morning of May 7, succumbed to his injuries at hospital later in the evening, reports Greater Kashmir.
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May - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) fired eight rounds of gunshot at a suspected drone coming from Pakistan at the Arnia area of RS Pura sub-division in Jammu District on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Though the drone returned to Pakistan, a massive se
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The Border Security Force (BSF) fired eight rounds of gunshot at a suspected drone coming from Pakistan at the Arnia area of RS Pura sub-division in Jammu District on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Though the drone returned to Pakistan, a massive search operation was conducted to ensure that there was no airdropping of the payload by the drone.
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The ceasefire reached between the Army and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on the account of Eidul Fitr has been extended by the latter for another five days, The Express Tribune reported on May 11. There will be a ceasefire till May 15 between
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The ceasefire reached between the Army and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on the account of Eidul Fitr has been extended by the latter for another five days, The Express Tribune reported on May 11. There will be a ceasefire till May 15 between the two sides. The TTP announced this in an order issued by its military commission on May 10. The militant outfit also warned its fighters against defying the order, directing them to avoid skirmishes with Security Forces (SFs) till further orders. According to the order, the ceasefire will remain in place till May 15 and new directives will be issued on May 16. It may be noted here that the Taliban and the military had reached a ceasefire on account of Eid for 10 days. The terms and conditions of this truce have not been released either by the TTP or the military. Earlier on May 7, a grand Jirga (tribal council) in South Waziristan formed a 35-member committee to broker talks between the Army and the TTP after the deadline given by SFs to evacuate the area in order to carry out an operation to cleanse it of threats expired. The Army had given a deadline to the Mehsud tribe to evacuate the area so that they could conduct an operation.
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May - 7 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested the Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa to assume the post of Prime Minister on May 7, reports Colombo Page. The President has telephoned the Leader of the Opposition o
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested the Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa to assume the post of Prime Minister on May 7, reports Colombo Page. The President has telephoned the Leader of the Opposition on May 7 morning and asked him to assume the post of Prime Minister in the face of the current crisis in the country. However, the Leader of the Opposition has told the President that the group of opposition parliamentarians will meet and reach a final decision. The President has further instructed the Leader of the Opposition to pass a resolution signed by a majority in Parliament and inform him if needed to hold a parliamentary election.
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May - 7 
The National Liberation Front and the National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters are jointly clashing with the Taliban in the areas of Taghanak, Paskandi, Darashan, Darbank, and Namak in the Andarab District in Baghlan province for the past three days
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The National Liberation Front and the National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters are jointly clashing with the Taliban in the areas of Taghanak, Paskandi, Darashan, Darbank, and Namak in the Andarab District in Baghlan province for the past three days, reports Hasht-e- Subh on May 8.
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May - 7 
Local sources have said that 20 Taliban fighters were killed in clashes with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 8. However, a spokesman for Panjshir’s governor, Abubaker Sediq, said there was a small
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Local sources have said that 20 Taliban fighters were killed in clashes with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 8. However, a spokesman for Panjshir’s governor, Abubaker Sediq, said there was a small amount of gunfire but the situation was controlled by the Islamic Emirate adds Tolo News. “We deny this allegation. This is a plot by some biased individuals. This is not true. There was a small amount of gunfire yesterday evening in the Abshar area by the opponents, but the Islamic Emirate controlled the situation,” Abubaker Sediq said.
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May - 7 
On May 7, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue announced new rules regarding the hijab (a veil worn by Muslim women), saying it will be implemented in two steps, encouragement and punishment, reports Tolo News. The p
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On May 7, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue announced new rules regarding the hijab (a veil worn by Muslim women), saying it will be implemented in two steps, encouragement and punishment, reports Tolo News. The plan was confirmed by Emir (supreme leader) Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate. “If a woman doesn't wear a hijab, first, her house will be located and her guardian will be advised and warned. Next, if the hijab is not considered, her guardian will be summoned. If repeated, her guardian (father, brother, or husband) will be imprisoned for three days. If repeated again, her guardian will be sent to court for further punishment, the plan reads,” said Akif Mahajar, a spokesman for the Ministry of Vice and Virtue.
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May - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has faced its biggest setback in recent times with security agencies informing the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that eight ‘Central Committee (CC)’ members have been neutralised in last nine
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has faced its biggest setback in recent times with security agencies informing the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that eight ‘Central Committee (CC)’ members have been neutralised in last nine months, reports The Week on May 9. This makes up for one third of the total strength of the apex policy making body of the outfit. Five other ‘CC’ members were arrested in Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam and Kerala, based on months-long intelligence operations. Intelligence officials said the losses have lent a psychological blow to the outfit. It began with arrest of Prashant Bose alias Kishan da, a ‘politburo’ member and second in the Maoist hierarchy, by Jharkhand Police last year (2021). He was heading the eastern zone and had remained elusive for over forty years. He was arrested along with his wife and ‘CC’ member Sheela Marandi. Prashant Bose was also guiding efforts of the outfit to revive overground activity in northern parts of the country. Subsequently, Kanchan alias Jyotish, another ‘CC’ member was arrested by Assam Police—a significant setback to the outfit since he had been especially sent from Jharkhand to Assam in 2019 to revive party activities in the state and was active in setting up secret cells and frontal organisations, said intelligence sources. Kanchan had also been evading arrest for decades. Prior to his arrest, his real name was believed to be Ranjit Bose, but was discovered to be Arun Bhattacharjee on arrest. Another ‘CC’ member, Mithilesh Mehta alias Bhikhari ji, who was leading the party in Western Jharkhand from his base at Burha Pahar was arrested in Bihar. He had rejoined the outfit in 2018 soon after being released from prison after eleven years. Meanwhile, B.G. Krishnamurthy, the ‘CC’ member heading the outfit at the Kerala-Karnataka-Tamil Nadu (KKT) tri-junction, was arrested on the Kerala-Karnataka border. Further, Milind Teltumbde ‘CC’ member, who was leading the expansion efforts of the outfit at the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh tri-junction died in an encounter with Maharashtra Police on November 13, 2021, the first death of a ‘CC’ member in an encounter since 2016. Two ‘CC’ members, Akkiraju Hargopal alias RK and Yapa Narayan Rao alias Haribhushan died in the forests on account of medical ailments and reluctance of senior leaders of the outfit to venture into urban areas for fear of arrest. UMHA officials said the loss of senior Maoist leaders has created a leadership vacuum in the outfit. The government is hoping that in the absence of a credible second rung leadership and the extension of the security grid in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) theatre, it will be able to disconnect the Maoist movement from the local population in all regions barring Chhattisgarh. “Even there, security forces have now reached areas, which were regarded as Maoist strongholds,” said an UMHA official.
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May - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh have appealed to the public in Visakhapatnam District to condemn the alleged extortion activities by former Maoists Mahesh and Kumari, reports The Times of India on May 9. A letter r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh have appealed to the public in Visakhapatnam District to condemn the alleged extortion activities by former Maoists Mahesh and Kumari, reports The Times of India on May 9. A letter released by Aruna, ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist’s Visakha-East Division Committee, states that Mahesh and Kumari worked for the outfit for a few years. However, the former Maoists have taken to working against the outfit. If the extortion continues, the party will teach them a lesson, Aruna added.
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May - 8 
A Gaon Burah (village headman), Napho Boham of Lauksim village, was kidnapped by suspected militants of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) on May 8 from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports E
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A Gaon Burah (village headman), Napho Boham of Lauksim village, was kidnapped by suspected militants of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) on May 8 from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. The Gaon Burah, is believed to have been kidnapped at gunpoint by militants coming from Mon District in Nagaland. A massive combing operation has been launched to secure the release of the victim.
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May - 8 
A Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was among two terrorist killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 8, report Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Polic
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A Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was among two terrorist killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 8, report Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said one of the slain terrorist was a Pakistani named Haider. Haider was involved in two recent terror crimes in Bandipora. The second slain terrorist was a local, identified as Shahbaz Shah of Kulgam.
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May - 8 
JK Police along with SFs arrested a terrorist associate of LeT along with arms and ammunition near Frasthar Kreeri area of Baramulla District, on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said during the investigation of the recent killings of outside l
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JK Police along with SFs arrested a terrorist associate of LeT along with arms and ammunition near Frasthar Kreeri area of Baramulla District, on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said during the investigation of the recent killings of outside labourers and grenade attacks in multiple locations, suspected individuals from various places were detained and during their sustained questioning, role of LeT has been surfaced. The investigation further revealed that one LeT terrorist associate has been tasked by the said terrorist organisation to execute such heinous crime in the general area.
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May - 8 
On May 8, 13 militants belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) surrendered at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militant joined the mainstream by laying down four AK series Rifles, five Pistols a
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On May 8, 13 militants belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) surrendered at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militant joined the mainstream by laying down four AK series Rifles, five Pistols and assorted live ammunition.
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May - 8 
On May 8, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that the incident of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘executing’ its own cadres should serve as a lesson for youths who wish to join the banned outfit, reports North
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On May 8, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that the incident of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘executing’ its own cadres should serve as a lesson for youths who wish to join the banned outfit, reports Northeast Now. CM Sarma also reiterated his appeal to the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) for peace talks, stating that such ‘tejor faku’ (bloodshed) will not lead to any development. Meanwhile, Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has denied the Police department had no connection with the two boys executed on charges of being spies by ULFA-I. DGP further stated that the killing of two Assamese youth was a shameful and cowardly act. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that on May 7, ULFA-I claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres identified as Dhanjit Das and Sanjib Sarma to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the police
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May - 8 
The leader of banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been named as the main accused in connection with the appearance of 'Khalistan' banners and graffiti on the walls of Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala on May
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The leader of banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been named as the main accused in connection with the appearance of 'Khalistan' banners and graffiti on the walls of Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala on May 8, reports NDTV. Pannun has been charged under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Himachal Police have stepped up security in the State after SFJ gave a call for holding a 'Khalistan' referendum on June 6. Inter-state borders have been sealed and security stepped at key Government buildings. "Keeping in view the incidents of Khalistani elements in neighboring States and also incident of tying a Khalistani banner took place in Una district on 11.04.2022 and recent incident of hoisting banners & graffiti of Khalistan on the outer boundary of Vidhan Sabha in Dharamshala as well as the threat posed by Sikhs for Justice (SJF) regarding announcement of 6th June, 2022 as voting date for Khalistan Referendum in Himachal Pradesh, the DGP-HP has issued directions to the field formations to remain on high alert from today," an order issued by State Police Chief Sanjay Kundu said.
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May - 8 
The National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) has claimed responsibility of the two blasts at Nagamapal and Khurai in Imphal on May 5 and 6 respectively, reports East Mojo on May 9. NRFM stated that RK Birendra, an executive engineer of agriculture
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The National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) has claimed responsibility of the two blasts at Nagamapal and Khurai in Imphal on May 5 and 6 respectively, reports East Mojo on May 9. NRFM stated that RK Birendra, an executive engineer of agriculture department, on whose residence one of blast took place, had made boastful remark and conducted activities that portrayed the militant outfit in poor light and demeaned the cause of the outfit. The militant outfit also maintained that they take utmost precaution to avoid any collateral damage while carrying out their action and abstain from violence. The NRFM has appealed to owners of properties damaged in the blasts to pardon them. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has reported the two incidents on May 7.
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May - 8 
There has been a significant decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Andhra Pradesh (AP) in the last one year, both in terms of incidents and its geographical spread, according to the AP Police, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The LWE-related ac
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There has been a significant decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Andhra Pradesh (AP) in the last one year, both in terms of incidents and its geographical spread, according to the AP Police, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The LWE-related activities in the State have largely been confined to Alluri Sitharama Raju, the new District carved out of Paderu division of Visakhapatnam District and Rampachodavaram division of East Godavari District, with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre operating in the belt declining from 100 to 48 now, said AP, Director General of Police (DGP), K V Rajendranath Reddy. The Maoist military formations responsible for their guerrilla actions saw a sharp reduction from 2 companies comprising a total of 50 members to a mere platoon with 10 members in the last one year, as per information gathered by the State Police’s Special Intelligence Branch (SIB). The DGP said that while there used to be 8 Maoist ‘Area Committees’ — in Kalimela, Narayanpatna, Nandapur, Coffee Dalam, Galikonda, Pedabayalu, Gumma and Boipariguda — in early 2019, their tally has now dropped to 4 ‘Area Committees’ — in Galikonda, Pedabayalu-Korukonda, Gumma, and Boipariguda — along the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB). According to the AP Police officials, only 2 ‘Divisional Committees’ — Visakha East and Malkangiri-Koraput Border — 4 Area Committees — Galikonda, Pedabayalu, Gumma, and Boipariguda — and 1 military platoon of left extremists are active in the AOB region now. They said ‘Central Committee (CC)’ member Gajarla Ravi alias Uday is the lone highest-ranking Maoist member operating in the AOB’s Special Zonal Committee (SZC). The DGP also said that public perception towards Maoists has been changing and they are fast losing their local support due to their “violent activities, killing of innocent tribals branding them as police informers, and obstruction of road construction and other developmental activities in interior areas”.
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May - 8 
Two hybrid militants of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) were arrested by SFs near Wullar Vantage Aragam in Bandipora District on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that based on a specific input regarding movement of hybrid militants from Bandipora t
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Two hybrid militants of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) were arrested by SFs near Wullar Vantage Aragam in Bandipora District on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that based on a specific input regarding movement of hybrid militants from Bandipora to Srinagar, a joint naka was established near Wullar Vantage Aragam. While conducting search of pedestrians and vehicles, two individuals were observed moving suspiciously in an Alto car (JK13-G 6139), who tried to conceal their identity on seeing the Naka party. On being challenged, the suspicious persons tried to break the checkpoint and were apprehended. They were identified as Abid Ali (27), son of Ali Mohammad Parray, of Herpora Achan in Pulwama and Faisal Hassan Parray (21), son of Ghulam Hassan Parray of Herpora Achan in Pulwama. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines with 30 live rounds, one pistol, one magazine with four live rounds and four pistol fired cases were recovered from them.
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May - 8 
Another Baloch person, Rashid, son of Taj Bakhsh, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) near his house in Gulam Shah Lane Kwahne Kumar ward of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, at around 4 pm on May 8, reports Radio
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Another Baloch person, Rashid, son of Taj Bakhsh, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) near his house in Gulam Shah Lane Kwahne Kumar ward of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, at around 4 pm on May 8, reports Radio Zrumbesh. At the time of the abduction, there were also three Rangers vehicles with black and white vehicles
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May - 8 
Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres blow up transmission towers at Mir Hassan area of Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District in the night of May 8, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dostin Baloch claim the responsibility for the attack, said
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Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres blow up transmission towers at Mir Hassan area of Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District in the night of May 8, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dostin Baloch claim the responsibility for the attack, said in a statement to the media that their cadres blew up the electricity poles going to Punjab from the Ochh Power Plant of Dera Murad Jamali. He said that after the blast, one tower collapsed while another tower was severely affected after which power from the Ochh power plant to Punjab was suspended.
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May - 8 
The dead body of a Baloch person Imam Bakhsh, who was allegedly abducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel from the Sukkur District of Sindh on April 28, was recovered from Hyderabad District on May 8, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Imam Bakhs
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The dead body of a Baloch person Imam Bakhsh, who was allegedly abducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel from the Sukkur District of Sindh on April 28, was recovered from Hyderabad District on May 8, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Imam Bakhsh, son of Kalu Khan Abdu, was a resident of Sibi District of Balochistan.
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May - 8 
Two persons were injured in a roadside bomb blast triggered by a remote control at Shekhari Cross in Uzbuki area of Mangochar in Kalat District in Balochistan on May 8, reports Dawn. Two tribal elders, who are apparently the target of the attack, sur
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Two persons were injured in a roadside bomb blast triggered by a remote control at Shekhari Cross in Uzbuki area of Mangochar in Kalat District in Balochistan on May 8, reports Dawn. Two tribal elders, who are apparently the target of the attack, survived the bomb blast. However, the blast left two people injured and damaged some vehicles in the convoy. Officials of the Levies Force said Sardar Ahmed Khan Bangulzai and Sardar Allahyar Khan Bodozai were going to Johan area from Quetta along with other people to attend a meeting convened to discuss local bodies elections.
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May - 8 
The Sri Lankan Government affirmed that the State of Emergency was declared by the President effective on May 6 to ensure political stability which is a vital condition in overcoming the current socio-economic crisis in the country thereby assuring
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The Sri Lankan Government affirmed that the State of Emergency was declared by the President effective on May 6 to ensure political stability which is a vital condition in overcoming the current socio-economic crisis in the country thereby assuring public safety and uninterrupted supply of essential services, reports Colombo Page. A statement issued by the Government Information Department said Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic crisis and political instability ever after Independence due to manifold reasons both short and long term. The Maha Sangha led by the Chief Prelates, Priests of other religious denominations, Economists, the Business Community, and Professionals including lawyers and doctors have stressed the needs for reforms that should be carried out to win over the prevailing crises in the recent past.
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May - 8 
If Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa does not resign on May 9, four ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, Ramesh Pathirana, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry and Nalaka Godahewa, are reportedly preparing to resign from their respective portfolios, reports Colombo
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If Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa does not resign on May 9, four ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, Ramesh Pathirana, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry and Nalaka Godahewa, are reportedly preparing to resign from their respective portfolios, reports Colombo Page. Against such a backdrop a group of local Government representatives are preparing to meet Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today to urge the Prime Minister not to resign, according to political sources.
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May - 8 
Former vice president of Afghan Republic, Amrullah Saleh, citing the recent clashes in Northern Provinces of Panjshir, Takhar and Baghlan, said that resistance will increase all across the country, reports Aamaj News on May 9. “It is a holy resistanc
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Former vice president of Afghan Republic, Amrullah Saleh, citing the recent clashes in Northern Provinces of Panjshir, Takhar and Baghlan, said that resistance will increase all across the country, reports Aamaj News on May 9. “It is a holy resistance. Yes, it is concentrated in specific areas but that is the character of such conflicts. Like a drop of oil on a paper it will cover all of it soon,” Saleh said. He further warned, “It will spill over. Nothing will stop it until people are given the right to chose their leaders and government system.”
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May - 8 
Local sources claim that the Taliban have killed eight civilians, including a woman, in Abdullah Khil valley in the Dara District of Panjshir for the last couple of days, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 9. The victims were identified as Mullah Faqir, Sam
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Local sources claim that the Taliban have killed eight civilians, including a woman, in Abdullah Khil valley in the Dara District of Panjshir for the last couple of days, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 9. The victims were identified as Mullah Faqir, Sami, Jalil Ahmad, Saududdin, Gul Zaman, Khalid, Abdul Raouf, Gul Mohammad along with his wife.
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May - 8 
The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed that its forces have defeated the Taliban and killed 27 fighters in clashes in areas of the Andarab region in Baghlan province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 9. According to Sibghatullah Ahmadi, the NRF spoke
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The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed that its forces have defeated the Taliban and killed 27 fighters in clashes in areas of the Andarab region in Baghlan province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 9. According to Sibghatullah Ahmadi, the NRF spokesman, the Resistance Front forces in attack and defence in the areas of Pol-e Hesar, Khair Dara, and Dara Jar-e-Andarab, and some other areas have got victories against the Taliban. According to Ahmadi, 27 fighters of Badri Corp, suicide bombers, and Red Unit Taliban fighters have been killed in these battles.
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May - 9 
A civilian was killed and two others, including a soldier, were injured during a gunfight in Pandoshan area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Greater Kashmir. The civilian killed was identified as Shahid Gani Dar, son
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A civilian was killed and two others, including a soldier, were injured during a gunfight in Pandoshan area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Greater Kashmir. The civilian killed was identified as Shahid Gani Dar, son of Abdul Gani Dar, a resident of Pandoshan area of Shopian. The injured civilian was identified as Shoaib Ahmad Mantoo. The solider was identified as Sanjeev Das. The encounter was called off after the terrorist managed to escape after breaking the cordon.
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May - 9 
A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali on May 9 night, shattering windowpanes on one of the floors of the building, reports The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the explosion. The ex
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A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali on May 9 night, shattering windowpanes on one of the floors of the building, reports The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the explosion. The explosion took place at around 7.45 pm [IST] at the office located at sector 77 in Mohali. The windowpanes on one of the floors of the building were shattered because of the explosion. The Mohali police said in a statement, “A minor explosion was reported at the Punjab Police Intelligence Headquarters in sector 77, SAS Nagar at around 7.45 PM. No damage has been reported. Senior officers are on the spot and an investigation is being done. Forensic teams have been called.” The explosion came close on the heels of the recovery of an explosive device near Burail Jail in Chandigarh on April 24. A senior official associated with a Central intelligence agency said that it is suspected that a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was used in the attack and it is an unusual thing. "In the past grenade attacks have happened but the use of RPGs is worrying for everyone," said a senior official. "Some suspects taken into custody," Punjab Police, Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Kumar Bhawra said at meeting headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
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May - 9 
A terrorist hideout was busted during a search operation in a forest area of Dera Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Poonch District on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. 100 assorted rounds of ammunition, some eatables, shoes, socks and a torch were reco
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A terrorist hideout was busted during a search operation in a forest area of Dera Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Poonch District on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. 100 assorted rounds of ammunition, some eatables, shoes, socks and a torch were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 9 May - 10
Bankura Police arrested Sanjeev Majumder (35) on charges of being involved in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities, from Ghola under Barahanagar Police Station limits in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal on May 9, reports a
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Bankura Police arrested Sanjeev Majumder (35) on charges of being involved in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities, from Ghola under Barahanagar Police Station limits in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal on May 9, reports anandabazar.com. Several Maoist posters were also recovered from him. Majumder, a resident of Barahanagar Police Station limits in North 24 Parganas, was arrested from his home on May 9 and was taken to Bankura Khatra Court on May 10, the judge ordered seven days Police custody. Assistant Public Prosecutor of Khatra Sub-Divisional Court Sandeep Chakraborty said, “A case has been filed against Sanjeev Majumdar under various sections of treason. He was remanded in police custody for seven days for questioning. The court granted it. "
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May - 9 
On May 9 (today), National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out multiple raids on associates of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim across 20 locations in Mumbai of Maharashtra, reports India Today. The raids by the counter-terror agency included loca
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On May 9 (today), National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out multiple raids on associates of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim across 20 locations in Mumbai of Maharashtra, reports India Today. The raids by the counter-terror agency included locations like Bandra, Nagpada, Borivali, Goregaon, Parel, Santacruz related to sharpshooters, drug traffickers, hawala operators, real estate managers of Dawood Ibrahim, and other key players in the criminal syndicate. According to sources, NIA detained Salim Qureshi aka Salim Fruit, an associate of detained gangster Chhota Shakeel, from his residence in Mumbai during the raid. Some important documents also seized. The NIA also picked up Qureshi, husband of Shakeel's sister-in-law, from his residence in the Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai. In February 2022, the NIA registered a case pertaining to the involvement of top leadership and operatives of D-Company, many of them based abroad, in terror activities, organised crime and acts aimed at creating unrest in India. This is the same case in which Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate based on the NIA’s case.
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May - 9 
On May 9, president of Pumao village, Alai Wangsu, was reportedly abducted on gunpoint by two Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militants from Pumao village in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, rep
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On May 9, president of Pumao village, Alai Wangsu, was reportedly abducted on gunpoint by two Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militants from Pumao village in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. According to sources, self-styled ‘sergeant’ Abojak Wangnalow and self-styled ‘Lt.’ Wangjen Wangsaham abducted Wangsu and took towards Zangkham in Nagaland.
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May - 9 
On May 9, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Mumbai sentenced a man accused of supporting Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) activities to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, reports India Today. The man, identified as Nas
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On May 9, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Mumbai sentenced a man accused of supporting Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) activities to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, reports India Today. The man, identified as Naserbin Abubakar Yafai, used online resources to contact members of the ISIS to support terrorist activities. Yafai was convicted under sections 13, 16, 18, 18-B, 20, 38, 39 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 4 and 5 of Explosive Substance Act (ESA), 1908 and also imposed a fine of INR 5,000.
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May - 9 
Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in an attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team last month, from a forest area near Empur village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur Di
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Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in an attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team last month, from a forest area near Empur village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 9 evening, reports The Print. The arrested Maoists were identified as Madvi Bheema (30), Madvi Nanda (27) and Madkam Kosa (25), residents of Pedda Dharmavaram village in Pamed area, who were allegedly part of the Maoist squad that attacked a team of the CRPF near its Dharmavaram camp on April 24 this year.
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May - 9 
Army check post was targeted by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres with grenade launchers in Naseerabad area of Turbat District on May 9, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility for the attack and said in a
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Army check post was targeted by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres with grenade launchers in Naseerabad area of Turbat District on May 9, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility for the attack and said in a press release issued to the media that Army personnel suffered casualties as a result of the attack without giving the number.
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May - 9 
One Army personnel was killed and several other personnel were injured in an attack on their camp at Talang Han Solani in Gwarkop area of Kech District at 7 pm on May 9, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) ‘spokesman’ Major Gwa
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One Army personnel was killed and several other personnel were injured in an attack on their camp at Talang Han Solani in Gwarkop area of Kech District at 7 pm on May 9, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch said in a statement to the media that their cadres attacked the Talang Han Solani camp with rockets and sophisticated weapons.
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May - 9 
Saeed Ahmed Baloch, a local leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), was gunned down by unidentified assailants in the Qambrani Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. Saeed was the younger brother of
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Saeed Ahmed Baloch, a local leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), was gunned down by unidentified assailants in the Qambrani Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. Saeed was the younger brother of BNP-M’s central labour secretary Musa Baloch. Saeed was passing through the Qambrani area when armed assailants opened fire on him. Saeed received multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot.
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May - 9 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal publicly shown his support to rebel candidate Laxmi Satgauwa for the post of vice chairperson of Kailari Rural Municipality in Kailali District in Province No. 7 o
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal publicly shown his support to rebel candidate Laxmi Satgauwa for the post of vice chairperson of Kailari Rural Municipality in Kailali District in Province No. 7 of Nepal, reports My Republica on May 9. Although the ruling five-party alliance had agreed to give the post of chairperson of the rural municipality to CPN-Maoist Center and the post of vice-chairperson to the Nepali Congress (NC), Satgauwa, a CPN-Maoist Center member and former vice-chairperson of the rural municipality, has nominated herself as a candidate for deputy mayor. Addressing an election rally organized at Kailari Rural Municipality on May 9, Dahal said that the ruling alliance is still unclear. On the occasion, he also urged the public to vote for the party’s candidate Lajuram Chaudhary for the post of chairperson and rebel candidate Satgauwa for the post of vice-chairperson. “I heartily appeal to all of you to vote for our party’s candidates,” Dahal said. “"I would like to assure all that I will be with you along with this team for the development of this rural municipality," he added.
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May - 9 
Nepali Congress (NC) General-Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa said the five-party electoral alliance is not formed against any political force but emerged as a force out of political necessity, reports My Republica on May 10. While addressing an election
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Nepali Congress (NC) General-Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa said the five-party electoral alliance is not formed against any political force but emerged as a force out of political necessity, reports My Republica on May 10. While addressing an election gathering organized by NC at Loktantrik Chowk in Gaighat, Udayapur on May 9, General-Secretary Thapa claimed, "The five-party alliance was made to get rid of political instability and keep the politics stable". General-Secretary Thapa further noted that the five-party alliance was formed to give political outlet to the country after Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML). Chairman and then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli invited political chaos by breaking his government that commanded two-third majority seats in parliament.
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May - 9 May - 11
Police, on May 11, arrested a Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) cadre, identified as Prakash KC, who attacked Nepali Congress (NC) cadre and ward chairperson Man Bahadur Budha (30), and Kamal Budha (20), with a Khukuri at Gan
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Police, on May 11, arrested a Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) cadre, identified as Prakash KC, who attacked Nepali Congress (NC) cadre and ward chairperson Man Bahadur Budha (30), and Kamal Budha (20), with a Khukuri at Gangadev Rural Municipality-5 on May 9 night, from Tharmarey of Salyan District in Province No. 6 of Nepal on May 11, reports My Republica. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Binod Ghimire, Man Bahadur was rushed to Nepalgunj from Dang Hospital on the same night after his condition became serious. A team of Rolpa Police reached the site after some cadres of the Youth Communist League (YCL), the youth wing of the CPN-Maoist Center attacked the two NC members.
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May - 9 
The Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) on May 9 has split formally with a dissident leader of the party, Dharmendra Bastola forming a separate party named the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Majority (CPN-Majori
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The Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) on May 9 has split formally with a dissident leader of the party, Dharmendra Bastola forming a separate party named the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Majority (CPN-Majority), accusing that the “Chand-led faction is getting stuck in the quagmire of parliamentary politics,” reports My Republica. At a press conference held in Kathmandu on May 9 it was shared that Bastola, the leader of the dissident group of the CPN is the coordinator of the newly-formed party CPN-Majority. According to Bastola, the new party was formed after “rejecting the conspiracy of some of the party’s central members” to trap the party in the parliamentary system by contesting the local polls from the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML)’s election symbol. Bastola said that the new strategy of his party was to complete the scientific socialist revolution and by carrying forward the slogan of prosperity and independence of the country. “After the Biplav [Chand]-led faction was tempted to take some central members to the polls under the UML symbol, we decided to form a new party by continuing the goal of completing the democratic revolution," Bastola said. According to him, the basic strategy of the party is to complete the scientific socialist revolution. For that, the slogan of prosperity and independence has been put forward, he said.
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May - 9 
Five persons, including one ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s Member of Parliament (MP), Amarakeerthi Athukorala, were killed and 200 other protestors injured, during violent clashes between his supporters and anti-Government protest
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Five persons, including one ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s Member of Parliament (MP), Amarakeerthi Athukorala, were killed and 200 other protestors injured, during violent clashes between his supporters and anti-Government protesters in the southern town of Weeraketiya in Hambantota District in Southern Province of Sri Lanka on May 9, reports News 18. A group of people surrounded the vehicle of MP Amarakeerthi when it was passing Nittambuwa and tried to assault him and there was a shooting during the attack, in which the MP and his driver were killed and six other persons sustained injuries. On May 9, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned in response to the mounting demand for his ouster from the post due to the ongoing economic crisis that resulted in the violent clashes between the supporters and anti-Government protesters. “I am resigning with immediate effect so that you will be able to appoint an all-party government to guide the country out of the current economic crisis," the Prime Minister said in a letter sent to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Over the past two months, anti-Government protesters at Galle Face in Colombo have demanded that the former president tender his resignation for his role in the current crisis.
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May - 9 
Private Members’ Bills recently submitted to the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) in connection with the 21st amendment to the Constitution can be downloaded in
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Private Members’ Bills recently submitted to the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) in connection with the 21st amendment to the Constitution can be downloaded in all three languages from the Parliamentary website, reports Colombo Page May 10. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, MP for SJB and Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, MP, representing the 40 Independent MPs handed over the Private Members’ Bills to the Speaker recently. It was decided at a recent meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business, including party leaders, to bring in the 21st Amendment to the Constitution with amendments made to the 19th Amendment. Accordingly, the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena instructed all party leaders to submit proposals in this regard.
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May - 9 
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the public to remain calm without resorting to violence and retaliation, reports Colombo Page on May 10. The President in a Twitter message says the violence and retaliation against all communitie
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the public to remain calm without resorting to violence and retaliation, reports Colombo Page on May 10. The President in a Twitter message says the violence and retaliation against all communities, regardless of political affiliation, must end immediately. The President says that all measures will be taken to ensure political stability through consensus and in accordance with the constitution. The President also stated that the primary focus will be on resolving the economic crisis.
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May - 9 
The European Union (EU), United Nations (UN) and Diplomats condemned Monday’s (May 9) violence against peaceful protesters in Sri Lanka and urged the Government to conduct an immediate investigation and hold perpetrators responsible for unleashing vi
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The European Union (EU), United Nations (UN) and Diplomats condemned Monday’s (May 9) violence against peaceful protesters in Sri Lanka and urged the Government to conduct an immediate investigation and hold perpetrators responsible for unleashing violence, reports Colombo Page. The Delegation of EU in Sri Lanka taking to Twitter condemned the vicious attack by the Government supporters on peaceful protesters at Galle Face and in front of the Temple Trees. “The EU condemns this morning’s vicious attack against peaceful protestors. We call on the government to protect people and to hold accountable those having instigated violence. We encourage all parties to act with restraint and refrain from violence for the country’s interest,” the EU said. Expressing concern and condemning the violence on peaceful protesters, the UN Resident coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanna Singer-Hamdy said Police should protect peaceful protesters and restrain violence using the power given to them by the State of emergency declared by the President three days ago. “We are deeply concerned by the clashes today & condemn violence that risks further escalation. Police should protect peaceful protesters & use new emergency powers with restraint. Peaceful protests & dialogue are important to find a legitimate resolution to the current crisis,” Singer-Hamdy said. “Everyday people have suffered immensely owing to the economic crisis. The crisis has also brought together people from all ethnicities and religions behind a common peaceful cause. I hope their efforts can continue,” she said on Twitter. The United State ambassador Julie Chung condemned the violence and called on the government to conduct a full investigation. “We condemn the violence against peaceful protestors today, and call on the government to conduct a full investigation, including the arrest and prosecution of anyone who incited violence. Our sympathies are with those injured today and we urge calm and restraint across the island,” Chung tweeted. The High Commissioner of United Kingdom (UK) in Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton reminded that the authorities have a responsibility to safeguard citizens’ rights to protest peacefully. “Strongly condemn the violence against peaceful protestors today. The authorities have a responsibility to safeguard citizens’ rights to protest peacefully and to hold the perpetrators of violence to account,” Hulton said in a Tweet. Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka Domini Furgler condemning the violent attacks on peaceful protesters urged the Government to hold the perpetrators of violence to account. “We condemn the violent attacks on peaceful protesters and urge the Government to hold the perpetrators of violence to account. Furthermore, we appeal for calm and the continuation of the democratic and non-violent process to ensure the resolution of this crisis + safety for all,” he said in a tweet.
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May - 9 
The public protest started in Galle Face Green on April 09 demanding the resignation of both the President and the Prime Minister and the Government continue for the 30th day on May 9, reports Colombo Page.
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The public protest started in Galle Face Green on April 09 demanding the resignation of both the President and the Prime Minister and the Government continue for the 30th day on May 9, reports Colombo Page.
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May - 9 
On May 9, the Taliban fighters killed a former local commander Ajab Gul, in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He later joined the National Resistance Front (NRF).
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On May 9, the Taliban fighters killed a former local commander Ajab Gul, in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He later joined the National Resistance Front (NRF).
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May - 9 
On May 9, the Taliban fights killed seven civilians and took away 10 others to an unknown place to avenge the National Resistance Front (NRF) attack on a Taliban vehicle in Qassan valley of Deh Salah District in Baghlan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh
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On May 9, the Taliban fights killed seven civilians and took away 10 others to an unknown place to avenge the National Resistance Front (NRF) attack on a Taliban vehicle in Qassan valley of Deh Salah District in Baghlan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh. Sources have added that the victims were from the village of Rashidi in Qassan valley.
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May - 9 
On May 9, three Taliban fighters have been killed in fighting with National Liberation Forces (NLF) in the Khawash area in the Khost District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On May 9, three Taliban fighters have been killed in fighting with National Liberation Forces (NLF) in the Khawash area in the Khost District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 9 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have claimed that 110 opposition fighters have surrendered in Panjshir and further denied any civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 10. “50 forces of the opponents put down their weapons and surrendered to t
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have claimed that 110 opposition fighters have surrendered in Panjshir and further denied any civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 10. “50 forces of the opponents put down their weapons and surrendered to the Islamic Emirate in the mountains of Abshar district and also 60 other individuals in the mountains of Dara District of Panjshir surrendered to the Islamic Emirate,” said Abubakar Sediqqi, a spokesman for the governor of Panjshir Province.
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May - 10 
Banned group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility for the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9, reports The Times of India on May 11. I
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Banned group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility for the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9, reports The Times of India on May 11. In a suspected audio message to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), Jai Ram Thakur, SFJ's Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a warning. The voice message transcripts, "Lesson for Himachal chief minister - learn from grenade attack at Mohali police headquarters - attack could have been at Shimla headquarters. CM Thakur SFJ advise - we raised flag at Dharamshala HQ, do not provoke the Sikh community. SFJ is going to announce Khalistan referendum 20-20 on June 6 in Himachal on day of voting. Do not provoke Sikh community and start violence because violence begets violence, CM Thakur. Message is from Gurpatwant Singh Pannu SFJ General Counsel." The Punjab Police are verifying the authenticity of the voice message. A probe is already ongoing and 20 suspects have been arrested in the RPG attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing case. Police are also planning to issue a red corner notice for Pannun.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 62 kgs of heroin worth INR 4340 million from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport air cargo complex in New Delhi, reports NDTV. The seizure was made during an operation named “Black & W
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On May 10, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 62 kgs of heroin worth INR 4340 million from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport air cargo complex in New Delhi, reports NDTV. The seizure was made during an operation named “Black & White" initiated following an intelligence input about the delivery of a massive consignment suspected to be narcotics. A man was identified as an importer of the consignment was arrested in this connection.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Gaon Burah Napho Boham of Lauksim village in Longding District was released from captivity following pressure from local villagers and security forces. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that Boham was kidnapped on gunpoi
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On May 10, Gaon Burah Napho Boham of Lauksim village in Longding District was released from captivity following pressure from local villagers and security forces. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that Boham was kidnapped on gunpoint by NSCN-K-YA militants on May 8.
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May - 10 
Police on May 10 arrested four "hybrid" terrorists and recovered as many pistols from their possession in Bemina area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Police on May 10 arrested four "hybrid" terrorists and recovered as many pistols from their possession in Bemina area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 10 
The Punjab Police, on May 10, have so far detained at least 18-20 suspects in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Intelligence HQs in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9 night, reports The
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The Punjab Police, on May 10, have so far detained at least 18-20 suspects in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Intelligence HQs in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9 night, reports The Times of India. A high alert has been sounded in Mohali as the Police did not rule out it as a terror attack. The Police have picked up 6,000 to 7,000 mobile dumps of three mobile towers in the vicinity of intelligence headquarters building between 7pm [IST] and 8pm [IST]. Police are scrutinising the mobile dumps, said an Police officer. However, the Police suspect this blast as a conspiracy and an attack on the intelligence system of Punjab Police.
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May - 10 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kreeri Dooru area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 10, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a search operation to track the terroris
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kreeri Dooru area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 10, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a search operation to track the terrorists. As the searches were under taken hiding terrorist opened fire on joint parties, triggering an encounter. In ensuing encounter two terrorist were killed and their identity is being ascertained even as operation is underway. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar said that two terrorist killed in ongoing encounter in Anantnag were a potential threat to forthcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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May - 10 
Two youths identified as Abhilesh Bora and Manab Deka have reportedly joined the militant outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Today on May 11. Abhilesh Bora, a singer by profession, who has been missing fro
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Two youths identified as Abhilesh Bora and Manab Deka have reportedly joined the militant outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Today on May 11. Abhilesh Bora, a singer by profession, who has been missing from his house since May 5 is believed to have the joined outfit. On other hand, Manab Deka, an engineer by profession, has been missing since May 5. Deka indicated of joining ULFA-I through the last communication to his brother.
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May - 10 
The curfew imposed on the entire island from 7.00 pm on May 9 to 7.00 am May 10 in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance has been extended until 7.00 am on May 11, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, no one is
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The curfew imposed on the entire island from 7.00 pm on May 9 to 7.00 am May 10 in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance has been extended until 7.00 am on May 11, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, no one is permitted to stay on a public road, railway line, public park, public playground, or any other public place or beach, except under the authority of a written permit issued by an authorizing officer. Meanwhile, the tri forces personnel have been called up to assist the Police to contain the present situation at the Galle Face and adjacent areas in order to maintain security and ensure public safety. The Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne earnestly requested the general public to support the tri forces and remain calm and exercise restraint.
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May - 10 
Sri Lanka’s main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says it is ready to form an interim government to bring about economic and political stability in Sri Lanka subjected to conditions, reports Colo
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Sri Lanka’s main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says it is ready to form an interim government to bring about economic and political stability in Sri Lanka subjected to conditions, reports Colombo Page on May 11. In a statement, the General Secretary of SJB said the party is ready to take over the country as the main opposition party to liberate the people from the precarious situation that has befallen at this time and to bring about economic stability in the country, subjected to following four conditions. Firstly, respecting the will of the people, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa must agree to step down within a stipulated minimum period of time. Secondly, the President should not exert any undue influence on the all-party interim government to be formed for a short period of time. Thirdly, action will be taken to abolish the Executive Presidency In accordance with the existing provisions of the Constitution, within a very short period of time and obtain all-party support. Fourthly, after restoring the normal life of the people and establishing the rule of law Parliamentary elections must be held quickly to give the citizens of Sri Lanka an opportunity to form a stable government.
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May - 10 
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said while working to ensure the security of the country, he will work with all party leaders to ensure political stability in the country and appoint a new Prime Minister and a cabinet of ministers within this
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said while working to ensure the security of the country, he will work with all party leaders to ensure political stability in the country and appoint a new Prime Minister and a cabinet of ministers within this week, reports Colombo Page on May 11. The President, addressing the Nation on May 11 evening in a televised speech said he is working to form a new government to control the current situation and to maintain the current state of affairs in order to prevent the country from becoming anarchic. “This week I am working to appoint a Prime Minister and a Cabinet of Ministers who will win the confidence of the majority in Parliament and can ensure the confidence of the people of the country,” he said. The President also said that after appointing the new Prime Minister and the cabinet he will work to move a constitutional amendment to re-enact the contents of the 19th Amendment in a manner that gives it more powers to the Parliament. “The new Prime Minister will be given the opportunity to present a new program and take the country forward,” he said. The President requested the public to support him to maintain the state mechanism without allowing to collapse. “At this critical juncture I request your support to continue the functioning of the state mechanism to protect the lives of the people and their property and to provide all the necessities for the people without allowing the country to collapse,” he appealed, adding, “Therefore, I earnestly urge all Sri Lankans to act peacefully and prudently at this juncture.”
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May - 10 
The death toll rose to eight and over 200 persons have also been injured in Colombo and other cities on May 10 in the unprecedented violence in Sri Lanka that erupted after supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked peaceful anti-
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The death toll rose to eight and over 200 persons have also been injured in Colombo and other cities on May 10 in the unprecedented violence in Sri Lanka that erupted after supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked peaceful anti-Government protesters demanding his ouster over the country's worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power, reports The Tribune. Mahinda Rajapaksa (76), resigned as Sri Lankan Prime Minister on May 9 amid unprecedented economic turmoil, hours after his supporters attacked anti-Government protesters, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy Army troops in the capital. The violence saw arson attacks on the homes of several politicians, including the ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Hambantota. Video footage showed the entire house of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his younger brother and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Medamulana in Hambantota city was burning. Prime Minister Mahinda's House in Kurunegala was also set on fire by protesters while a mob also destroyed D A Rajapaksa Memorial - constructed in the memory of the father of Mahinda and Gotabaya - in Medamulana, Hambantota. Chairman of the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha A V Sarath Kumara (63) was killed following an attack on his residence on May 9. One person was killed following an attack on a popular hotel in Negombo. Multiple luxury cars worth millions of rupees were completely destroyed. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security guard were killed in Nittambuwa on May 9. Eye-witnesses said that the people who had come with the MP to Nittambuwa shot at a group of people protesting against the attack on the peaceful protesters in front of the Temple Trees and the President's Office. A 27-year-old male died in the shooting incident. Two persons were killed in a shooting that took place at the Weeraketiya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman's residence on May 9 night. A person succumbed to his injuries at the hospital in Colombo. The Colombo national hospital said at least 217 persons had been admitted for treatment.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Taliban killed two Madrassa (religious school) students in Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 10, Taliban killed two Madrassa (religious school) students in Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 10 
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Afghanistan, Andreas von Brand, expressed concerns over the reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir, reports Tolo News on May 11. “Concerned by reports of killings of civilians and mistreat
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The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Afghanistan, Andreas von Brand, expressed concerns over the reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir, reports Tolo News on May 11. “Concerned by reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir. We mourn the innocent loss of life,” Ambassador von Brand said. “Once more, the situation underlines the need for overdue inclusive solutions in governing Afghanistan.” However, the Islamic Emirate denied the allegations of civilian casualties. “We don’t allow anyone to cause insecurity in the country. We seriously deny the allegations about the civilian casualties,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.
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May - 10 
On May 10, seven National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters were killed in clashes with Taliban in Andarab District of the Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. According to sources, Asadullah Khan, a former commander of Banawi Andarab District is ki
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On May 10, seven National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters were killed in clashes with Taliban in Andarab District of the Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. According to sources, Asadullah Khan, a former commander of Banawi Andarab District is killed along with six of his forces in the district.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Taliban fighters killed a former Afghan National Army Soldier, Jamshid, in the Dara District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh. According to sources, he is killed on charges of helping with the National Resistance Front (NRF).
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On May 10, Taliban fighters killed a former Afghan National Army Soldier, Jamshid, in the Dara District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh. According to sources, he is killed on charges of helping with the National Resistance Front (NRF).
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May - 11 
The Chhattisgarh High Court on May 11 stayed the enquiry proceedings of a judicial commission newly reconstituted by the State Government, which added new terms of reference to an existing enquiry into the 2013 Jheeram Ghati Communist Party of India
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The Chhattisgarh High Court on May 11 stayed the enquiry proceedings of a judicial commission newly reconstituted by the State Government, which added new terms of reference to an existing enquiry into the 2013 Jheeram Ghati Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack that left 28 Congress leaders dead, reports Hindustan Times. A petition was filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and leader of opposition Dharamlal Kaushik questioning ‘constitutionality’ of the commission on April 13. Kaushik pointed out that the report of the Jheeram Ghati Inquiry Commission headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra should have been tabled in legislative assembly within six months of its submission but without submitting the report, the state government reconstituted the judicial commission. The division bench of chief justice Arup Kumar Goswami and justice RCS Samant has also issued notices to the state government and the judicial commission and sought a reply. “The court after hearing the petition stayed the enquiry proceedings of the reconstituted judicial commission. The court has also sought reply from the state government and judicial commission on the next hearing which is scheduled on July 4,” said Vivek Sharma, Kaushik’s lawyer.
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May - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pritlal Marandi, was arrested from Bardonga village under Dumri Block (administrative division) in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 11, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Pritlal had pas
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pritlal Marandi, was arrested from Bardonga village under Dumri Block (administrative division) in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 11, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Pritlal had pasted the posters and appealed to the people to boycott the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections. Police also succeeded in destroying the camp of Maoists with the help of Pritlal, from where a huge quantity of food items have been recovered.
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May - 11 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in Chhatardanda Reserve Forests near Kadalipali village under Tureikela Police Station limits in Bolangir
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in Chhatardanda Reserve Forests near Kadalipali village under Tureikela Police Station limits in Bolangir District of Odisha on May 11, reports Pragativadi. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of Maoists of ‘Bargarh-Bolangir-Mahasamund (BBM) division’ in the area, a joint combing operation by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) was launched in which Police seized three knives, torch lights, shoes and others items used by the Maoists from the spot, Bolangir, Superintendent of Police (SP), Nitin Kusalkar said, adds Sambad.
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May - 11 
Haryana Police has invoked Section 124A (sedition), the law whose operation the Supreme Court put on hold on May 11, in 41 cases in recent years, reports The Times of India on May 12. The individuals booked form a wide spectrum, from the founder of t
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Haryana Police has invoked Section 124A (sedition), the law whose operation the Supreme Court put on hold on May 11, in 41 cases in recent years, reports The Times of India on May 12. The individuals booked form a wide spectrum, from the founder of the pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), and terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to the leader of a khap [a community organisation representing a clan or a group of related clans], a Congress Member of Parliament (MP) and senior journalists. Chargesheets have been filed in at least 19 cases and six have gone to trial. Most sedition cases registered in the State in the last two years have been against SFJ and its founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has included Haryana, which he claims to be part of Punjab, in his separatist messages. The first of these cases was filed in July 2020 in Gurgaon and Kurukshetra. Pannun was declared a terrorist on July 1, 2020 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).
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May - 11 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Bukintor were arrested in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Narayanpur, Superintendent of
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Bukintor were arrested in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sadanand Kumar said those arrested include the main accused, and said, “Three Naxals were arrested by DRG [District Reserve Guards] Narayanpur in connection with IED blast on March 23, 2021 between Camp Kadenar and Kanhargaon in which five jawans were killed. The main accused and mastermind of the incident has been arrested.” The arrested Maoists have been identified as Maniram Darro alias Ranjit, Ramdhar Korram alias Raisingh and Bhagat Korram (40). The Maoists squad blew up a bus carrying the Police personnel near Bukintor village between Kanhargaon and Kadenar using an IED, in which the five Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and 13 others injured in the incident.
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May - 11 
A Balochistan based Human rights group, Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has released its yearly report in which it pointed out the dire human rights situation of Balochistan in 2021, The Balochistan Post reported on May 12. According to t
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A Balochistan based Human rights group, Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has released its yearly report in which it pointed out the dire human rights situation of Balochistan in 2021, The Balochistan Post reported on May 12. According to the report, the year 2021 witnessed a drastic change in human rights situation in Balochistan. HRCB, in comparison to previous years, recorded an increase in fake encounters committed by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killing 47, while there was a rise in cases of enforced disappearances, extra judicial killings, target killings, torture, collective punishment, killing of women for honor. Students remained the main target of military and its shadow organizations, both in Balochistan as well as in other provinces of Pakistan. A large number of Balochistan’s students were forcibly disappeared in 2021. HRCB received reports of enforced disappearance of 442 people, out of whom 170 were later tortured and released while whereabouts of 272 people remained unknown at the time of writing this report. A total of 366 people were killed.
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May - 11 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has forcibly disappeared an M.Phil degree holder Baloch youth, identified as Muslim, son of Allah Bakhsh, from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, on May 11, reports The Balochistan Post. Muslim has completed h
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has forcibly disappeared an M.Phil degree holder Baloch youth, identified as Muslim, son of Allah Bakhsh, from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, on May 11, reports The Balochistan Post. Muslim has completed his M.Phil from Punjab University and he was preparing for the civil service exams.
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May - 11 
One Baloch youth Kambar Saleem, a resident of Buleda Mehnaz area of Kech District in Balochistan, was whisked away by SFs from Karachi University in the night of May 11 and later disappeared, reports The Balochistan Post. Kambar Saleem is a student o
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One Baloch youth Kambar Saleem, a resident of Buleda Mehnaz area of Kech District in Balochistan, was whisked away by SFs from Karachi University in the night of May 11 and later disappeared, reports The Balochistan Post. Kambar Saleem is a student of BS Agriculture in Karachi University.
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May - 11 
One Baloch youth, identified as Waheed Baloch, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) from Lyari town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 11, reports The Balochistan Post. Family of disappeared person said that in the
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One Baloch youth, identified as Waheed Baloch, was forcibly disappeared by Security Forces (SFs) from Lyari town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 11, reports The Balochistan Post. Family of disappeared person said that in the night Sindh Rangers and plainclothes personnel who were riding in a black Vigo vehicle took Waheed into custody.
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May - 11 
One youth, identified as Irfan, son of Abdul Rashid, a student of Biochemistry department of Karachi University, resident of Buleda Mehnaz area of Kech District, was taken into custody by SFs from Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi in the night of May 1
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One youth, identified as Irfan, son of Abdul Rashid, a student of Biochemistry department of Karachi University, resident of Buleda Mehnaz area of Kech District, was taken into custody by SFs from Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi in the night of May 11 and transferred to an unknown location, reports The Balochistan Post.
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May - 11 
Locals have brought the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate for the chief of Sandakpur Rural Municipality-5 in Ilam District in Province No. 1 of Nepal, Uday Rai, under their control, reports Khabar Hub on May 12. T
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Locals have brought the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate for the chief of Sandakpur Rural Municipality-5 in Ilam District in Province No. 1 of Nepal, Uday Rai, under their control, reports Khabar Hub on May 12. The locals blamed Rai, who had reached Jamuna of Sandakpur Rural Municipality-5 on May 11 night, and was brought under the control on the charge of making attempts to financially manipulate voters. Similarly, ward member candidate Sita Karki was also brought under the control. Chief of the District-based Armed Police Force, Suresh Sapkota, said that both of them were brought under the control of security after locals started chasing them away blaming them for making publicity during silence hour. Saying both of the candidates violated the Election Code of Conducts, the locals demanded action against them.
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May - 11 
A bomb has exploded on the eve of local elections at Milanchowk in Butwal in the Rupandehi District in Province No. 5 of Nepal on May 11, reports My Republica. According to the Area Police Office in Butwal, a pressure cooker bomb exploded in front of
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A bomb has exploded on the eve of local elections at Milanchowk in Butwal in the Rupandehi District in Province No. 5 of Nepal on May 11, reports My Republica. According to the Area Police Office in Butwal, a pressure cooker bomb exploded in front of the Sunrise Bank in Milanchowk. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the blast. However, a pamphlet with the name Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) was found on the spot and the pamphlet asked all to boycott the local elections.
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May - 11 
More than 20 persons were injured in a clash between cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) at Bhorle in Nilkantha Municipality-6 in Dhading District in Province No. 3 of Nepal, reports Khaba
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More than 20 persons were injured in a clash between cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) at Bhorle in Nilkantha Municipality-6 in Dhading District in Province No. 3 of Nepal, reports Khabar Hub on May 12. NC ward president candidate Bhupendra Kumar Shrestha has been seriously injured in the clash. According to the Police, he sustained injuries on his head, right eye, teeth, and other parts of his body. Another 20 people sustained injuries in the clash, Police said. The clash took place during the election campaign on May 11 night during the silence period, when the cadres of the two parties engaged in electioneering clashed. The NC, on the other hand, said that its cadres were attacked again by the cadres of CPN-Maoist Center, but a CPN-Maoist Center cadre said that the fight started after the NC attacked the cadres of CPN-Maoist Center. In Dhading, an election alliance has been forged between the NC, the CPN-Maoist Center, and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist).
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May - 11 
On May 11, the trial of two cases filed against Islamist orator Rafiqul Islam Madani, began at a Dhaka court with testimonies of the complainants, reports Daily Star. The cases were filed with Moti Jheel Police Station in Dhaka and Gacha Police Stati
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On May 11, the trial of two cases filed against Islamist orator Rafiqul Islam Madani, began at a Dhaka court with testimonies of the complainants, reports Daily Star. The cases were filed with Moti Jheel Police Station in Dhaka and Gacha Police Stations in Gazipur under the Digital Security Act (DSA). Madani, aged reportedly over 25, faces allegations of anti-state remarks and trying to incite chaos.
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May - 11 
Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, on May 11, stated that the death toll following the recent turmoil in the island has risen to nine including two Police officers, reports Colombo Page. Due to the recent violence a total of 219 injured perso
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Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, on May 11, stated that the death toll following the recent turmoil in the island has risen to nine including two Police officers, reports Colombo Page. Due to the recent violence a total of 219 injured persons, 41 vehicles set on fire, 61 vehicles damaged and damages to 136 properties are reported, he stated while elaborating on the total damages during a special media briefing held at the Defense Ministry at Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. “The countrywide curfew would be lifted tomorrow morning (12) based on the status quo”, he said indicating “there are no reports of violence informed today except a few minor incidents”. “Curfew may remain unchanged if unlawful incidents continue” he also reasoned and stressed that the “law enforcing agencies are prepared to react to any incidence that may arise during the coming period, day or night”.
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May - 11 
Legal action would be taken against all those involved in violent acts of assaults, vandalism, damaging and setting fire to public and private properties, irrespective of any political affiliations, Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said during the s
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Legal action would be taken against all those involved in violent acts of assaults, vandalism, damaging and setting fire to public and private properties, irrespective of any political affiliations, Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said during the special media briefing on May 11, reports Colombo Page. Indicating the number of damaged properties he said, since we have gathered all the video footages of perpetrators they will be brought before the law after analyzing those. “As we are bound to safeguard the constitution and all citizens of this county there is no room for anyone to harm any person in the country,” he added. The Defense Secretary requested all the teachers and parents of this country to let the students to continue their education since their educational activities were previously affected by both the Covid pandemic and the Teacher’s strike. He urged not to use social media platforms for illegal motives and to summon others for unlawful activities adding that “those activities are being logged for onward legal actions.” He reiterated on the orders that were given to Tri-Forces to shoot at persons involved in theft of public property or causing damage to individuals and property.
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May - 11 
The United States (US) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said that the United States is monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, and it has the capabilities to conduct strike operations in this country if a threat emanates from
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The United States (US) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said that the United States is monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, and it has the capabilities to conduct strike operations in this country if a threat emanates from the country’s territory, reports Aamaj News on May 12.“We do maintain surveillance [in Afghanistan] and I won’t go into the details of how or what forms or mechanisms, and we do have the capabilities to conduct strike operations if we see a threat emanating from the land of Afghanistan,” General Milley said.
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May - 11 
The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) said that the State would raise charges against those involved in the May 6, 2021 attack on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed as it acquires evidence against them, reports Avas.mv. On May 6, 2021, an Improvised Explosive
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The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) said that the State would raise charges against those involved in the May 6, 2021 attack on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed as it acquires evidence against them, reports Avas.mv. On May 6, 2021, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion was carried out against Speaker Nasheed D as he entered his vehicle near his residence in the capital, Male'. Nasheed was critically injured along with few others. Members of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised question over one of the suspects Ismail Fathih (23), who had transported a second suspect, Mujah Ahmed, from one point to another on the night of the attack, the PGO had said there was not enough incriminating evidence to charge him, and he was therefore released from custody.
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May - 12 
A Government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community, Rahul Bhat, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The terrorists
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A Government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community, Rahul Bhat, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The terrorists entered the Tehsil office in Chadoora town and shot at Rahul Bhat, a clerk. Bhat, who was residing in a migrant colony at Sheikhpura in Budgam District, was shifted to a hospital here but succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 12 
A J&K Police constable, identified as Reyaz Ahmad Thoker, was shot dead by terrorists near his residence in the Gudoora village of Pulwama District on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A J&K Police constable, identified as Reyaz Ahmad Thoker, was shot dead by terrorists near his residence in the Gudoora village of Pulwama District on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 12 
Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed senior Army official reported on May 12, at least 168 terrorists are operating in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while 75 have been killed in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in 2022. Among those neutralized include 2
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Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed senior Army official reported on May 12, at least 168 terrorists are operating in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while 75 have been killed in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in 2022. Among those neutralized include 21 foreign mercenaries. In the past 11 months, 11 terrorists were encountered and 12 infiltration bids were foiled in the vicinity of the Line of Control (LoC) alone, official said. ”The intensity of (counter-terrorism) operations will continue to be high till all of the residual 168 plus terrorists surrender or are eliminated,” senior army officer said. In 2021, SFs eliminated 180 militants, out of which 18 were foreign elements. This was possible due to the synchronized intelligence network and support from the civil population, he said. Last year, 495 over ground workers (OGWs) were apprehended, while 87 OGWs were nabbed in the first four months this year.
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May - 12 
Pro Khalistan banned terror group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) on May 12 issued a fresh threat to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jairam Thakur and Director General of Police (DGP), Sanjay Kundu, reports timesnownews.com. The legal counsel of SFJ,
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Pro Khalistan banned terror group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) on May 12 issued a fresh threat to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jairam Thakur and Director General of Police (DGP), Sanjay Kundu, reports timesnownews.com. The legal counsel of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in an audio message announced a reward of around INR 2 million to anyone providing information about the CM and the DGP's foreign visits. Prompting that the 'war is on', Pannu reminded the CM to not take action against activists who raised ‘Khalistan flags’ at the State Assembly building in Dharamshala. "The SFJ had asked you not to take any action against the activists who hoisted Khalistan flag at Vidhan Sabha. Now the war is on. SFJ will give USD 25,000 for providing information of foreign visits of CM Thakur and DGP Kundu, or any other minister of Himachal or their family members," the SFJ counsel said. "We will hold you and your family accountable under the Foreign Human Rights Violation Act," Pannu added. Notably, in an earlier message, SFJ had claimed responsibility for raising ‘Khalistan flags’ at the State Assembly building in Dharamshala and warned Himachal CM Jairam Thakur to 'learn something from the Mohali attack, it could have been Shimla too.' Responding to SFJ's threat, DGP Kundu informed that the police had already sought Interpol's assistance in issuing a red corner notice against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. "We will not be cowed down by these threats. We are doing our job. The police have already sought assistance from the Interpol to get a red cornered notice against him," he said.
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Punjab's gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda who escaped from India in the year 2020, has been made the India ‘head’ of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), reports aajtak.in on May 13. Rinda, who sent a cache of explosives to Karnal and Maharashtra sitting
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Punjab's gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda who escaped from India in the year 2020, has been made the India ‘head’ of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), reports aajtak.in on May 13. Rinda, who sent a cache of explosives to Karnal and Maharashtra sitting in Pakistan, has been made the India head of BKI, the accused arrested with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Karnal have disclosed this during interrogation. Gangster Sukh Bhikhariwal, who was brought to India in 2021 after his arrest in Dubai, had also revealed during interrogation that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers had offered him to be the ‘chief’ of Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF) in return for carrying out target killings in Punjab. According to sources, Rinda has been very aggressive ever since he was made the head of BKI and has so far delivered consignments of RDX to Punjab, Hyderabad and Maharashtra through his crime syndicate spread in Punjab. According to the dossier of Punjab Police, Harvinder Singh Rinda is hiding in Islamabad under the protection of Pakistan’s ISI. According to the dossier, Rinda has been continuously changing his appearance. There are six pictures of his in Rinda's dossier. Looking at the pictures, it is known that Rinda did not wear a turban earlier. Two pictures of him without a turban have surfaced. He later came in contact with Khalistani terrorists and then started wearing a turban. The Punjab Police in its dossier has described Rinda as an A+ level gangster.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), averting a threat to the lives of Police Forces in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 12, reports
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), averting a threat to the lives of Police Forces in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 12, reports Telangana Today. During a combing operation, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 165th Battalion and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel spotted the IEDs of five kilograms planted on a road leading to Bangoli at Phundri village near an under-construction bridge coming up over the Indravati River under Nelasnar Police Station limits to target the SFs. Later on, a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) destroyed the IEDs safely by blasting them in an abandoned area.
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May - 12 
The Chhattisgarh Government's decision to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' will further boost Telangana's efforts to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in areas bordering the neighbouring State, reports The New Indian Ex
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The Chhattisgarh Government's decision to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' will further boost Telangana's efforts to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in areas bordering the neighbouring State, reports The New Indian Express on May 13. The Chhattisgarh Government is all set to recruit 2,100 tribal youth as 'Bastar Fighters'. It may be mentioned here that the Telangana government already has Greyhounds, a Police Force that specialises in counter-insurgency operations against Maoists. According to Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma, these fighters will be provided with commando and weapons training apart from the stealth walking training. Sharma said that the Chhattisgarh Government’s plan to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' is aimed at strengthening the existing force to end Maoist menace. "The Bastar Fighters would strengthen the existing force to end the menace of Maoists and tribals would be given top priority while recruiting the Fighters," he said.
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May - 12 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 12, arrested Anjaneyalu alias Sudhakar alias Anji (36), a resident of Madanapalli in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, in connection with a case pertaining to the recruitment of youths into the prosc
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 12, arrested Anjaneyalu alias Sudhakar alias Anji (36), a resident of Madanapalli in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, in connection with a case pertaining to the recruitment of youths into the proscribed terrorist organization Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. Anjaneyalu is accused of organising camps to further the activities of the organization which threatens the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the country. NIA registered a suo-moto case in this connection. NIA said investigation revealed that the arrested person had played an important role in the recruitment of youths into the terrorist organisation. The investigation into the case is on, it added.
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May - 12 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 12, filed a charge-sheet before a special court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand against 11 accused for their involvement in the supply of arms and ammunition to the armed cadres of Communist Party of In
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 12, filed a charge-sheet before a special court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand against 11 accused for their involvement in the supply of arms and ammunition to the armed cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a gang, reports The Print. Avinash Kumar of Gaya, Rishi Kumar of Patna, Pankaj Kumar Singh of Dhanbad, Kamendra Singh of Burdhawan, Arun Kumar Singh of Saran, Hirla Guman Singh Ucchware, Shivlal Dhawal Singh Chauhan and Kumar Gurlal Ucchware of Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur, Kartik Behera of Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan, Aman Sahu and Sanjay Kumar of Ranchi have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), they said. The case pertains to the pilferage of arms and ammunition and its supply to the armed cadres of CPI-Maoist and the gang of Aman Sahu by the accused who had criminally conspired to use these weapons in executing terrorist attacks on the Security Forces (SFs) and also for the purpose of extortion, an official spokesperson of the NIA said.
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May - 12 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Martin Dahanga (45) and Joseph Dahanga alias Ravel, have been arrested from Jillingburu forest area under
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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), identified as Martin Dahanga (45) and Joseph Dahanga alias Ravel, have been arrested from Jillingburu forest area under Tapkara Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 12, reports livehindustan.com. Following information that a squad of PLFI ‘Commander’ Sukhram Gudiya had arrived in Jillingburu forest under Tapkara Police Station area, a search operation was launched to arrest him. However, Sukhram escaped while Martin and Joseph, both residents of Jillingburu School Toli under Jaria Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Torpa, were arrested. Police recovered a 12-bore country-made gun, a country-made rifle, two bullets and three donation receipts from the two arrested cadres.
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May - 12 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman - collectively carrying a reward of INR 1.2 million on their heads and allegedly involved in several incidents of violence in Maharashtra and other States have surrendered bef
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman - collectively carrying a reward of INR 1.2 million on their heads and allegedly involved in several incidents of violence in Maharashtra and other States have surrendered before Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 12, reports republicworld.com. Kolu alias Vikas alias Sukant Vinod Pada (27), a resident of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, and the woman Maoist, Raje alias Debo Jairam Usendi (30), a native of Gadchiroli District, turned themselves in before Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal, Police said in a release. The release said the Maharashtra Government had announced a reward of INR 800,000 on Pada's head and INR 400,000 for information on Usendi. Pada joined the CPI-Maoist in September 2010 and later worked as a security guard of Maoists' ‘Central Committee (CC)’ member named Sudhakar, the Police said.
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May - 12 
One civilian killed and at least nine injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a motorbike went off in the commercial locality of Saddar town, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of May 12, reports Dawn. The
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One civilian killed and at least nine injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a motorbike went off in the commercial locality of Saddar town, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of May 12, reports Dawn. The blast took place in the commercial locality, which remains crowded at night because of the presence of restaurants and eateries on Daud Pota Road near the city’s oldest United Bakery. The explosion caused substantive damage to property, including vehicles, in the area. Footage from the site showed a vehicle belonging to the Pakistan Coast Guards was also damaged in the explosion.
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May - 12 
Two Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadres, involved in Karachi Saddar blast of May 12, were shot dead by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) during an encounter in the Mauripur area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 18, reports
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Two Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadres, involved in Karachi Saddar blast of May 12, were shot dead by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) during an encounter in the Mauripur area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 18, reports Dawn. CTD official Mazhar Mashwani said that the cadres were identified as Allah Dino (28) and Nawab Ali (26). He said that the slain cadres had direct links with the head of SRA, Asghar Shah.
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May - 12 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) mayoral candidate Santosh Mehata was assaulted by the supporters of another party in Ishanath Municipality in Rautahat District on May 12, reports The Himalayan Times. Mehata was attacked by
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) mayoral candidate Santosh Mehata was assaulted by the supporters of another party in Ishanath Municipality in Rautahat District on May 12, reports The Himalayan Times. Mehata was attacked by a group of Nepali Congress (NC) cadres led by NC candidate Anju Jha somewhere between Laxmaniya and Paltuwa villages. While Mehata has received injuries on his arms, his relatives Shashibhushan Mehata and Bikram Mehata received head injury when the cadres of NC fell on the CPN-UML mayoral candidate's jeep with brickbats. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police (SP), Binod Ghimire of District Police Office said Mehata was escorted to his home following the attack.
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May - 12 
On May 12, unidentified armed men killed a former activist of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), Lakshmi Chandra Chakma, (45) at his home in the Shilchhori area under Barkal Upazila (sub-District) of Rangamati District, reports Daily Star.
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On May 12, unidentified armed men killed a former activist of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), Lakshmi Chandra Chakma, (45) at his home in the Shilchhori area under Barkal Upazila (sub-District) of Rangamati District, reports Daily Star.
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May - 12 
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo on May 12, reports Colombo Page. Ranil Wickremesinghe has
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Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo on May 12, reports Colombo Page. Ranil Wickremesinghe has previously served five times as the island nation’s Prime Minister. Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath and Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe were also present at the occasion. Wickremesinghe’s appointment as the prime minister for a sixth time comes after former Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the post on May 09, 2022.
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a special committee to overcome the shortages of essential items, reports Daily Mirror on May 13. The PM has appointed Vajira Abeywardene to converse with the relevant officials and to see that essen
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a special committee to overcome the shortages of essential items, reports Daily Mirror on May 13. The PM has appointed Vajira Abeywardene to converse with the relevant officials and to see that essential food is available, while United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene has been appointed to look into shortage of medicines. UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been appointed to look into the fertilizer issue, while UNP National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake has been given the task to look into issues pertaining to fuel. This committee will be responsible for identifying issues in each sector and report to Prime Minister. They have been given the task of communicating with the relevant officials.
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May - 12 
The curfew currently in effect in the entire island in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance will be lifted at 07.00 am on May 12, the Presidential Media Unit announced, reports Colombo Page. The curfew will be
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The curfew currently in effect in the entire island in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance will be lifted at 07.00 am on May 12, the Presidential Media Unit announced, reports Colombo Page. The curfew will be re-imposed at 02.00 pm and will be in effect until 06.00 am May 13. Accordingly, no one is permitted to stay on a public road, railway line, public park, public playground, or any other public area or beach, without the written permission of an authorizing officer during that period.
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May - 12 
The Ministry of Defense has requested the general public to inform them of the details of criminal activities such as unlawful mobs and violent groups and incidents of damaging public and private property, looting and assault from any part of the isl
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The Ministry of Defense has requested the general public to inform them of the details of criminal activities such as unlawful mobs and violent groups and incidents of damaging public and private property, looting and assault from any part of the island, reports Colombo Page on May 13. The Ministry said the public can provide such information through the provided contact numbers, Defense Ministry Hotline - 0767392977 and 0112441146, and Ministry of Public Security hotline -118.
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May - 12 
Leader of Wahdat-e-Islami (WeI) party, Mohammad Mohaqiq, reacted to Taliban’s ongoing military campaign in northern Afghan Provinces of Panjshir, Andarab and Takhar by saying that these events has deeply saddened him, reports Aamaj News on May 13. Mr
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Leader of Wahdat-e-Islami (WeI) party, Mohammad Mohaqiq, reacted to Taliban’s ongoing military campaign in northern Afghan Provinces of Panjshir, Andarab and Takhar by saying that these events has deeply saddened him, reports Aamaj News on May 13. Mr. Mohaqiq also said that Taliban have killed some civilians and children in Panjshir.
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May - 12 
On May 12, the Taliban killed a former Police Officer, Din Mohammad, in the Kalfagani area of Taloqan city, the capital of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On May 12, the Taliban killed a former Police Officer, Din Mohammad, in the Kalfagani area of Taloqan city, the capital of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 12 
On May 12, the Taliban shot dead three residents of the Aimand village in Warsaj District of Takhar Province. The trio was reportedly abducted by the Taliban after alleging them as National Resistance Front (NRF) collaborators. Local Taliban official
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On May 12, the Taliban shot dead three residents of the Aimand village in Warsaj District of Takhar Province. The trio was reportedly abducted by the Taliban after alleging them as National Resistance Front (NRF) collaborators. Local Taliban officials have not commented on the incident.
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two cadres belonging to proscribed outfits – United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) - in two separate operations in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal Districts of Manipur, reports East Mojo on May
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two cadres belonging to proscribed outfits – United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) - in two separate operations in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal Districts of Manipur, reports East Mojo on May 14. As per official statement, Keithelmanbi and Moreh Battalion, under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S), in a joint operation the Manipur Police arrested one cadre of UKRA from Ichum Moriah village in Kangpokpi District on May 13, while one KYKL cadre from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on May 14. The arrested insurgents have been handed over to Nambol and Moreh Police station for further investigation, the statement added.
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May - 13 
Five suspected persons were arrested in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at its intelligence headquarters in Mohali District of Punjab, the Punjab Police said on May 13, adding that the act was carried out by a nexus of milit
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Five suspected persons were arrested in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at its intelligence headquarters in Mohali District of Punjab, the Punjab Police said on May 13, adding that the act was carried out by a nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and gangsters, reports The New Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP), V K Bhawra said a sixth accused is in Police custody in a separate case. “In addition, two people — Mohd Nasim Alam and Mohd Sharaf Raj — have been brought for questioning from Noida. They originally hail from Bihar. We have not arrested them yet and they are being questioned.” The five suspects arrested were identified as Jagdeep Singh Kang, Baljit Kaur alias Sukhi, Baljinder Singh alias Rambo, Kanwarjit Singh alias Kanwar Bath and Anant Deep Singh alias Sonu. DGP, Bhawra said the role of BKI and gangsters at the behest of the ISI has come to the fore. “The key conspirator who organised all logistics is Tarn Taran resident Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, who used to be a gangster and had shifted to Canada in 2017,” the DGP said, adding, “He is a close associate of gangster-turned-terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda, who operates from Pakistan.” Landa provided the RPG, AK-47 and the local network of criminals for logistic support to carry out the attack, the Punjab Police chief said, adding that the three suspects who carried out the attack were still on the run. Tarn Taran resident Nishan Singh, an accused in the case, is already under the custody of the Faridkot Police in some other case, the DGP said. “He will be arrested in this case too.’’
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May - 13 
High alert has been sounded in the inter-State border areas in erstwhile Adilabad District to keep an eye on the movements of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports english.sakshi.com on May 14. Police have been carrying out combin
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High alert has been sounded in the inter-State border areas in erstwhile Adilabad District to keep an eye on the movements of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports english.sakshi.com on May 14. Police have been carrying out combing operations with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and dog squad as if there is a possibility of deploying landmines by the Maoists. The Police carried out search operations as a precautionary measure to avoid untoward incidents in the area.
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May - 13 
One person, identified as Subham Prasad, sustained injures in an explosion that occurred near Mahabir Mandir located at Khurai Ahongei Tilipati area in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 13 evening, reports East Mojo. Imphal Police rushed to the
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One person, identified as Subham Prasad, sustained injures in an explosion that occurred near Mahabir Mandir located at Khurai Ahongei Tilipati area in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 13 evening, reports East Mojo. Imphal Police rushed to the spot soon after the incident and investigation into the case is underway. No individual or organisations has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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May - 13 
Pro-Khalistani posters were seen pasted on the Budhalada city over bridge in Mansa District of Punjab, reports republicworld.com on May 14. The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has claimed responsibility for the posters with an intent to provoke distress in t
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Pro-Khalistani posters were seen pasted on the Budhalada city over bridge in Mansa District of Punjab, reports republicworld.com on May 14. The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has claimed responsibility for the posters with an intent to provoke distress in the region. As per reports, the Mansa Police are tracking the phone numbers through which the video, promoting anti-India messages, is being circulated.
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May - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) and District voluntary Force (DVF) personnel have recovered explosive materials which were long hidden underground by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Panching forest under Narayanpatna Police Statio
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Security Forces (SFs) and District voluntary Force (DVF) personnel have recovered explosive materials which were long hidden underground by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Panching forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on May 13, reports Orissa Post. Maoist activities are still going on in some parts of Boipariguda and Machhkund under Lamtaput Block (administrative division) in Koraput District, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Varun Guntupalli said, on recovery of old explosives in a forest. Guntupalli stated that Police received inputs late May 10 night about explosives hidden in forest between Panching and Balpai villages. A team of DVF and an anti-bomb squad jointly carried out a search operation in the area. The Maoists had buried the explosives in the forest many years ago. The Police recovered a CP Riot gun, 38-mm rubber bullet, six packets of liquid explosives (OPR gel) and a pair of cutting pliers. The Riot gun recovered here was one of the arms looted from Koraput armoury in 2004. It may be noted here that Maoists had mounted an attack on the armory February 6, 2004. As many as nine riot guns were looted.
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May - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 killed two freshly infiltrated militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an operation at Brar Aragam area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) who were involved in the killing of Kashmir Pandit employee Rah
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 killed two freshly infiltrated militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an operation at Brar Aragam area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) who were involved in the killing of Kashmir Pandit employee Rahul Bhat in Budgam on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Faisal alias Sikander alias Mohsin alias Ukasha, resident of Pakistan. A Police spokesman said that SFs neutralized two recently infiltrated foreign militants of LeT in an operation at Brar Aragam area. “The duo had escaped from recent operation at Salender forest area of Bandipora,” Police spokesman added. The spokesman said that they were tracking a local LeT militant Lateef Rather alias Osama who was involved in militant attacks in Srinagar and Budgam for the last two months. “A week ago, the movement of Lateef Rather was confirmed in Salindar area of Bandipora where he had gone to receive a fresh infiltrated group of militants of LeT outfit”, the spokesman added. While as the other two militants managed to escape from the said encounter site, police said a team kept following their footprints, whose presence was confirmed technically in Chadoora area of Budgam, where Kashmir Pandit employee Rahul Bhat was killed.
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May - 13 
The targets of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are the railway stations in Jungle Mahal, stated the report received from the Central Intelligence Agency, reports eisamay.com on May 14. Police conducted a search operation with a mine
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The targets of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are the railway stations in Jungle Mahal, stated the report received from the Central Intelligence Agency, reports eisamay.com on May 14. Police conducted a search operation with a mine detector at Shalbani, Garbeta and Chandrakona Road stations in the Jungle Mahal area. It is reported that over the past few days, the activities of the Maoists in the Jungle Mahal area have increased. A few days ago, Jungle Mahal was stopped by the Maoists, from which there is a hint of increase in Maoist activities in the region.
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May - 13 
Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) supporters of beating the NC cadres stating that they did not vote for them in the election in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality-5 in Malkwang in Myagdi Di
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Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) supporters of beating the NC cadres stating that they did not vote for them in the election in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality-5 in Malkwang in Myagdi District in Province No 4 of Nepal, reports My Republica on May 14. According to Ward Chairman candidate Amar Chhantyal, locals Jhag Chhantyal, Rasmi Chhantyal, Khim Chhantyal, Sanam Chhantyal, Damati Chhantyal, Bal Kumari Chhantyal, Dilkumari Chhantyal and Khimsara Chhantyal were injured in the incident. “They have been beaten instead of me. We have informed the police about the incident,” said Amar Chhantyal. However, the CPN-UML ward Committee has not made any comment on the incident.
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May - 13 
Eight persons, including a polling official, were injured in the clashes that erupted at two polling stations in Humla District of Nepal on May 13 (today), reports My Republica. According to the Provincial Police Office, Polling Officer Krishna Prasa
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Eight persons, including a polling official, were injured in the clashes that erupted at two polling stations in Humla District of Nepal on May 13 (today), reports My Republica. According to the Provincial Police Office, Polling Officer Krishna Prasad Acharya and his aide Kawa Rokaya were injured in the clash that took place at Mahadev Secondary School at Chakheli Rural Municipality-2. Police fired eight rounds of bullets to control the crowd, said Provincial Police Chief Rajesh Nath Bastola. A similar clash occurred at Adanchuli in Humla. Police fired five rounds of aerial shots to take the situation under control after a clash erupted at Adanchuli-4 Kukurfalna Hydropower Project polling station.
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May - 13 
Fifteen persons sustained head injuries in a clash that erupted during polling at Kharidi Primary School in Gadhimai Municipality-3 Laxmipur in Rautahat District of Nepal on May 13, reports My Republica. The clash took place after a dispute between t
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Fifteen persons sustained head injuries in a clash that erupted during polling at Kharidi Primary School in Gadhimai Municipality-3 Laxmipur in Rautahat District of Nepal on May 13, reports My Republica. The clash took place after a dispute between two parties during the voting. Chief District Officer of Rautahat, Krishna Bahadur Shahi informed Nepal Police and Armed Police Force to send additional troops to the area.
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May - 13 
Police fired six rounds of bullets in the air to bring the situation under control after a clash erupted at the Veterinary Service Polling Station in Dhankaul village in Sarlahi District of Nepal on May 13 (today), reports My Republica. The clash too
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Police fired six rounds of bullets in the air to bring the situation under control after a clash erupted at the Veterinary Service Polling Station in Dhankaul village in Sarlahi District of Nepal on May 13 (today), reports My Republica. The clash took place after there was an argument between Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) supporters over the issue of having a representative at the polling station. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Prabin Pokharel, the cadres of both the parties fled after the Police fired aerial shots. Security Force (SF) personnel have been mobilized extensively around the polling center. SP Pokharel said that the situation is normal now but voters have not come to cast their votes after the clash.
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May - 13 
Protesters at Galle Face Green have come up with a set of demands and a petition to be produced in Parliament with the objective of ushering in a new era of governance, reports Daily Mirror. Social activist Manuri Pabasari said that the people’s prot
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Protesters at Galle Face Green have come up with a set of demands and a petition to be produced in Parliament with the objective of ushering in a new era of governance, reports Daily Mirror. Social activist Manuri Pabasari said that the people’s protest at Galle Face Green is a symbolic moment and has placed Sri Lanka on the world map. “Some claim that this struggle hasn’t gone to the outskirts of Colombo and that all people are not being represented here. But that’s not the case. We have discussed with member organizations and after a series of around eight meetings with around 60 other civil society organisations and after having debates and discussions with over 200 people we have listed a set of people-centric demands.” Some of the demands are as follows: 1.The Rajapaksa regime headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa must relinquish power immediately. Post resignation, the members of the regime should refrain from exerting any undue influence on the governance and rule of law in Sri Lanka. 2.An interim government must be established for a predetermined period (no greater than 18 months) to steer the nation onto the path of recovery. 3.Essential amendments to the Constitution to be enacted as soon as possible, such as the abolishment of the 20A. 4.The government must take urgent measures to manage the current crisis and all processes shall be transparent. The prevailing social, economic and political crises have transformed into a humanitarian crisis, therefore, short, medium, and long term solutions are required to resolve the prevailing crises at hand. 5.All elected and appointed officials should declare their assets and investigations should be carried out to apprehend and recover unlawfully acquired assets through lawful means. 6. Rule of law must be re-established immediately to respect the rights of all citizens and visitors to the country. 7. Include the right to life as a fundamental right of all citizens in the Constitution of Sri Lanka. (Follow the Indian Constitution and its clauses on the Right to Life) 8. Laws must be amended as necessary to allow free and fair elections after the dissolution of the interim government.
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May - 13 
Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe, on May 13, appealed to the Sri Lankan people to be patient and promised to work diligently to find a way out of the unprecedented economic crisis and bring relief to the people, reports Colomb
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Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe, on May 13, appealed to the Sri Lankan people to be patient and promised to work diligently to find a way out of the unprecedented economic crisis and bring relief to the people, reports Colombo Page. PM Wickremesinghe also instructed his staff to be prepared to continue working without thinking about the holidays, including Vesak Poya Day, the upcoming holiday weekend. Wickremesinghe vowed to build an economy where people in the country get three meals a day, and appealed to the international community to provide further financial assistance to help the country recover from the current economic crisis. Further, the PM says he agrees with the sentiments of protesters demanding the resignation of his leader, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, but says that will not happen. "There is no point in blaming anyone, I came to this position to make sure people are fed," he said. "The real economy is inactive now. It’s broken." His message to the Sri Lankan people is, "Be patient, I will bring back the [lost] things."
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May - 13 
The Ambassadors of USA, China, Japan and India held discussions with newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 13, as he assumed duties at the PM's Office, reports Daily Mirror. The Ambassadors paid courtesy calls on Wickremesin
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The Ambassadors of USA, China, Japan and India held discussions with newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 13, as he assumed duties at the PM's Office, reports Daily Mirror. The Ambassadors paid courtesy calls on Wickremesinghe during which they held discussions with him where he briefed them on the political and economic crisis prevailing in the country. The PM also discussed economic assistance with the Ambassadors from their respective countries and how they can work together as he and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa proceed forward.
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May - 13 
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided not to be a partner in the Government of which Ranil Wickremesinghe is the Prime Minister and accordingly, the party will not accept any ministerial portfolios or other posts, said the chairman of the pa
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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided not to be a partner in the Government of which Ranil Wickremesinghe is the Prime Minister and accordingly, the party will not accept any ministerial portfolios or other posts, said the chairman of the party, former President Maithripala Sirisena addressing a media briefing in Colombo at the party headquarters on May 13, reports Colombo Page. However, the former President said that if the Prime Minister and the Cabinet take action to resolve issues related to food prices, gas, fuel, electricity, fertilizer and drugs that have severely affected the people, they will support the relevant resolutions in parliament. The SLFP has also received invitations from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to join the new government's cabinet, Sirisena said. Also, the 10 political parties which withdrew from the government and now function independently have also decided not to take part in the new government under Prime Minister Wickremesinghe.
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May - 13 
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will support Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to form a Government, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said on May 13, reports Colombo Page. The main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said
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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will support Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to form a Government, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said on May 13, reports Colombo Page. The main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said it will not take part in a government to be established under the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Prime Minister Wickremesinghe. In a letter to the President Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa said SJB will not nominate any member to the cabinet that is to be formed against the people’s mandate. Responding to President’s letter inviting him to take part in the government, Premadasa had reiterated that he would agree to serve as the Prime Minister only if the President agrees to his conditions stipulated in his letter to the President dated 12 May 2022 and resigns.
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May - 13 
The Deputy Commander of Taliban’s Badri Forces Unit identified as Mullah Abdul Ghafar has been killed by the Resistance Front during clashes in Panjshir Province on May 13, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. According to sources, Abdul Ghafar was leading t
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The Deputy Commander of Taliban’s Badri Forces Unit identified as Mullah Abdul Ghafar has been killed by the Resistance Front during clashes in Panjshir Province on May 13, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. According to sources, Abdul Ghafar was leading the fight against the Resistance Front in Panjshir province. After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, Ghafar was first appointed as Police Chief in Kandahar and later on as the Deputy Commander of the Badri Forces Unit in the province.
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May - 13 
The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed to have killed two Taliban commanders in the past 24 hours in Panjshir and Parwan Provinces, reports Hasht e Subh Daily on May 14. According to Ali Maysam Nazari’s tweet, a spokesman for NRF, the first Tali
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The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed to have killed two Taliban commanders in the past 24 hours in Panjshir and Parwan Provinces, reports Hasht e Subh Daily on May 14. According to Ali Maysam Nazari’s tweet, a spokesman for NRF, the first Taliban commander is killed during an attack in Rokha District of Panjshir Province. The second Taliban commander identified as Mullah Malang was killed by NRF forces in Bagram District of Parwan Province. Due to the recent escalation of clashes between NRF forces and Taliban in Panjshir, Baghlan, and Takhar provinces, many families were reportedly been evicted forcibly from these areas by Taliban.
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May - 14 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the International Border (IB) in R S Pura sector of Jammu District fired several rounds at a drone coming from the Pakistani side in the morning of May 14 (today), forcing it to retreat, reports Da
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the International Border (IB) in R S Pura sector of Jammu District fired several rounds at a drone coming from the Pakistani side in the morning of May 14 (today), forcing it to retreat, reports Daily Excelsior. A massive search operation was launched in the area to ensure no weapons or narcotics were dropped by the flying object, an official said. “Today in the morning, alert BSF troops observed a blinking light (in the sky) and immediately fired at it in the Arnia area, forcing the Pakistani flying object to return. A combined search operation is being carried out in the area,” BSF Deputy Inspector General, Jammu frontier, S P Sandhu said.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 10 vehicles that were being used for the construction of roads and bridges in Latehar District of Jharkhand on May 14-15, reports The Times of India. The Maoists torched eight vehicles, i
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 10 vehicles that were being used for the construction of roads and bridges in Latehar District of Jharkhand on May 14-15, reports The Times of India. The Maoists torched eight vehicles, including excavators and tankers of a construction company, in Baskarcha in Mahuadanr Police Station area on May 14 night, Police said, adding, these vehicles were engaged in the construction of roads in the area. Two more vehicles, including a mixer machine, were set ablaze in Potmadih a while later, Police said, adding that these vehicles were being used for the construction of a bridge. "Maoists took the responsibility for the incident, issuing a leaflet," Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Rajesh Kujur said. The vehicles were burnt over extortion, he said.
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May - 14 
On May 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Mumbai-based associates, Arif Abubakar Shaikh and Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh, from Mumbai in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. According to Nia, Arif Bhaijan allegedly looks after business intere
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On May 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Mumbai-based associates, Arif Abubakar Shaikh and Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh, from Mumbai in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. According to Nia, Arif Bhaijan allegedly looks after business interest of Chhota Shakeel in Mumbai. Both Arif and Shabbir were involved in handling of Dawood gang’s illegal activities and terrorist financing in the western suburbs of Mumbai. NIA stated that Dawood gang indulged in arms Smuggling, Narco terrorism, money laundering, circulation of fake currency and unauthorised possession of assets and was also ‘involved in acquisition of key assets for raising terror funds and working in active collaboration with international terrorist organisations, including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Qaeda’.
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May - 14 
On May 14, two militants belonging to AANLA surrendered before Security Forces (SF) in Dibrugarh District of Assam. The two militants identified as Subal Gorh and Lukash Kangri also deposited one 9mm pistol, one 0.22 pistol, two magazine and thirteen
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On May 14, two militants belonging to AANLA surrendered before Security Forces (SF) in Dibrugarh District of Assam. The two militants identified as Subal Gorh and Lukash Kangri also deposited one 9mm pistol, one 0.22 pistol, two magazine and thirteen rounds of ammunition.
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May - 14 
Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel have been injured, one being critical, after being hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target the Securi
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Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel have been injured, one being critical, after being hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target the Security Forces (SFs), at Hemalapara under Nelasnar Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports ibc24.in. According to the information received, the CAF personnel had gone out on the area domination towards Hemalapara of Nelasnar.
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May - 14 
A commander of the Islamic State Khorasan chapter (IS-K) and mastermind of suicide attack on Koocha Risaldar Shia mosque on March 4, was killed along with a would-be suicide bomber in an early morning raid in the Wali Abad area of Pishtakhara in Pesh
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A commander of the Islamic State Khorasan chapter (IS-K) and mastermind of suicide attack on Koocha Risaldar Shia mosque on March 4, was killed along with a would-be suicide bomber in an early morning raid in the Wali Abad area of Pishtakhara in Peshawar on May 14, reports Dawn. The intelligence-based operation was carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department over the reported presence of IS-K commander Hassan Shah along with a suicide bomber in the Wali Abad area. An unnamed Police official said that they were planning to hit a church in Peshawar. Hassan Shah was among the two handlers of the suicide bomber, who had blown himself up among the worshippers in Koocha Risaldar mosque, killing over 60 and injuring more than 200 others. The official said the IS-K terrorist had escaped to Karachi after the attack. However, the official said he was again called to the province, apparently to carry out major attacks. CTD also arrested a local woman and a man from the scene.
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May - 14 
A youth identified as Bir Bahadur Katuwal (18), was killed in Police action after a dispute between the two candidates escalated in the polling center at Kalika Secondary School polling station in Katari Municipality-10 in Udayapur District in Provin
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A youth identified as Bir Bahadur Katuwal (18), was killed in Police action after a dispute between the two candidates escalated in the polling center at Kalika Secondary School polling station in Katari Municipality-10 in Udayapur District in Province No 1 of Nepal on May 14, reports My Republica. According to Ward Committee member of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Arjun Magar, the Police opened fire in the air after the dispute between the two candidates escalated in the polling center. While Bir Bahadur was shot dead, Mohan Shrestha (13), was injured in the incident. The deceased's uncle Gaurav Katuwal was an independent candidate for the post of ward chairman from the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand). Bal Bahadur Khatri from the Nepali Congress (NC) and Chhetra Khadka from the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) were other candidates for the post. A minor dispute that erupted between these candidates turned into clashes at the polling center.
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May - 14 
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence, on May 14, denied reports of ex-LTTE [Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam] cadre “regrouping to launch attacks” in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu, citing sources in Indian intelligence, reports Ada Derana. “The arti
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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence, on May 14, denied reports of ex-LTTE [Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam] cadre “regrouping to launch attacks” in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu, citing sources in Indian intelligence, reports Ada Derana. “The article is completely baseless. We have received no intelligence warning of such a security threat,” a Ministry spokesman said. The report, citing Indian intelligence reports, was picked up by Sri Lankan media and widely shared on social media. Sri Lankan political leaders, too, strongly reacted to the Indian security establishment’s claims. Tamil Progressive Alliance Leader and Opposition legislator from Colombo, Mano Ganesan, said The Hindu report on “#LTTE regrouping” is “very disturbing in today’s social context of Sri Lanka where race relations are improving”.
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May - 14 
On May 14, the Taliban fighters, after house-to-house search operations, ‘detained’ a former army soldier of the Ministry of Defense, Ahmad Laiq Saifi in the Khir Khana area Police District (PD) 11, of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Su
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On May 14, the Taliban fighters, after house-to-house search operations, ‘detained’ a former army soldier of the Ministry of Defense, Ahmad Laiq Saifi in the Khir Khana area Police District (PD) 11, of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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May - 14 
On May14, the Taliban fighters shot dead three civilians in Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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On May14, the Taliban fighters shot dead three civilians in Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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May - 14 
The Taliban fighters shot dead a businessman named Mohammad Hadi, known as Babrak Amiri, at one of the checkpoints in the Khairkhana area in Kabul (Capital region) on May 14, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. Taliban have not yet commented on the case.
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The Taliban fighters shot dead a businessman named Mohammad Hadi, known as Babrak Amiri, at one of the checkpoints in the Khairkhana area in Kabul (Capital region) on May 14, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. Taliban have not yet commented on the case.
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May - 14 
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead Irshad Ahmad, the principal of Omid Afghan-Turk Private High School in Aino Mina Township in the Kandahar Province on May 14, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. The killers have taken the victim’s phone as well. So far, no
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Unidentified gunmen have shot dead Irshad Ahmad, the principal of Omid Afghan-Turk Private High School in Aino Mina Township in the Kandahar Province on May 14, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily. The killers have taken the victim’s phone as well. So far, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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May - 15 
A Tamil Nadu based organisation, the Manitha Neethi Pasarai (MNP) has come under the scanner of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Hindustan Times on May 16. MNP which merged with Popular Front of India (PFI) in 2006 is being investiga
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A Tamil Nadu based organisation, the Manitha Neethi Pasarai (MNP) has come under the scanner of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Hindustan Times on May 16. MNP which merged with Popular Front of India (PFI) in 2006 is being investigated by NIA for allegedly trying to float anti-national organisations and having links with Islamic State (IS). NIA has taken this action following the arrest of Sathik Batcha, a resident of Needur in Tamil Nadu, and four of his associates on February 21, 2022. Batcha, also known as Saddiq Basha, is a covert sympathiser of the IS ideology and was allegedly actively involved in various anti-national activities along his associates – Mohammed Ashiq, Mohammad Irfan, Jagabar Ali and Rahmath. According to NIA, Basha and his associates were in the process of forming anti-national organisations, namely ‘Khilafah Party of India’, ‘Khilafah Front of India’, ‘Student Party of India’ and ‘Intellectual Students of India (ISI)’ with an aim to further the activities of the IS in India. NIA will question the accused about their association with PFI members. The PFI was born in 2006 with the merger of NDF, Karnataka Forum for Dignity and the MNP in Tamil Nadu.
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May - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) have busted a module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 15, by arresting three militants and their four associates, reports Daily Excelsior. Those arrested included active Pakistani
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Security Forces (SFs) have busted a module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 15, by arresting three militants and their four associates, reports Daily Excelsior. Those arrested included active Pakistani trained militants, two hybrid militants and four militant associates including a lady. Police said the arrests were made during the investigation of cases regarding the recent Bandipora encounters. Police identified the Pakistan trained militant as Arif Ajaz Shehri resident of Nadihal, who had gone to Pakistan on valid visa in 2018 through Wagah Border and infiltrated back after obtaining illegal arms training and started actively working with LeT in Bandipora. The two hybrid terrorists have been identified as Ajaz Ahmad Reshi, resident of Rampora and Shariq Ahmad Lone of Gundpora. The arrested terrorists were tasked to carry out attacks on Police and SFs and other soft targets particularly in Bandipora district, a Police spokesman said. Moreover, the four arrested militant associates including a female have been identified by Police as Riyaz Ahmad Mir of Bandipora, Ghulam Mohammad Waza of Tawheedabad Bagh, Maqsood Ahmad Malik’s son of Chittibandy Aragam and Sheema Shafi Waza of Tawheedabad Bagh. The arrested terrorist associates were involved in harboring terrorists, providing logistics/material support including transportation of terrorist in the Bandipora district. The arrested female terrorist associate was also involved in providing Wi-Fi hotspot, accommodation and ferrying terrorists in town Bandipora, a Police spokesman said, adding that incriminating materials, arms ammunition including two Pistols, three magazines, 25 pistol rounds, and three hand grenades were recovered from their possession. Besides, one Ecco Van which was being used in ferrying of terrorists from Bandipora to Nowgam, Pantha Chowk and Srinagar was also seized. Moreover, 3 Scooties were also seized which were being used for doing reccee of Police, security establishments, monitor movement of security forces and ferrying of terrorists in Bandipora areas. Similarly, a Maruti-800 Car and a Pulsar Bike were also seized, the spokesman said.
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May - 15 
A civilian injured in cross firing during an encounter in Turkwangam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon a joint patrol party of Central Reserve Police For
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A civilian injured in cross firing during an encounter in Turkwangam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon a joint patrol party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 182 battalion and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Pulwama near the bridge connecting Litter Pulwama with Turkwangam, Shopian. During exchange of fire between militants and Security Forces (SFs), the shopkeeper Shoib Ahmad Ganie (22) son of Ghulam Mohammad of Turkwangam Shopian had sustained injuries. “He was referred to District Hospital, Pulwama for treatment where he succumbed to injuries,” sources said.
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May - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) base camp at Chennapuram village in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana late on May 15 night, rep
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) base camp at Chennapuram village in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana late on May 15 night, reports The New Indian Express. According to information, at about 9 pm [IST] on May 15, a few Maoists reached Chennapuram base camp where CRPF personnel were stationed and opened two rounds of fire, however, the CRPF personnel, who became alert, returned fire to defend themselves. After the exchange of fire for a few minutes, the Maoists’ escaped. The Police forces immediately launched a search operation to arrest Maoists. It is learnt that the ultras also attacked Thoggudem Police base camp under Pamedu Police Station limits in Khammam District, before attacking on Chennapuram base camp. “The Maoists are opposing the setting up of police base camps in Telangana and Chhattisgarh borders for quite some time now. The attacks are intended to break the nerve of the CRPF personnel and make them shift away from the border,” said one police official.
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May - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put-up banners for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, at different locations in Lathor village under Patnagarh Sub-division in Bolangir District of Odisha, reports sambaden
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put-up banners for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, at different locations in Lathor village under Patnagarh Sub-division in Bolangir District of Odisha, reports sambadenglish.com on May 15. Two Maoists posters were found at Bazaar Pandal between Putkelchuan and Ghunsar located under Khaprakhol Block in Bolangir District May 15 morning. The Maoists called for state-wide shutdown through banners written in Hindi and Odia languages against Police atrocity. Reportedly, the red rebels appealed to civilians to make the bandh successful in the State. As many as 20 red rebels have been gunned down by security personnel in last two years in the State. Protesting the Police atrocity, the Maoists have called for Odisha Bandh on May 20 (Friday), the banners written by CPI-Maoist organisation read.
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May - 15 
Four Army personnel were killed and three others injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked their vehicle with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Buleda area of Kech District in Balochistan on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA
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Four Army personnel were killed and three others injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked their vehicle with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Buleda area of Kech District in Balochistan on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of the attack in an issued statement.
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May - 15 
Two members of the Sikh community were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on them in Sarband area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 15, reports Dawn. Peshawar Capital City Police Office (CCPO) Ijaz K
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Two members of the Sikh community were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on them in Sarband area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 15, reports Dawn. Peshawar Capital City Police Office (CCPO) Ijaz Khan said that the victims were identified as 42-year-old Suljeet Singh and 38-year-old Ranjeet Singh, adding that they owned spice shops in the Batatal locality.
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May - 15 
BLA cadres attacked a Government construction project and damaged it at the Mukhmar area of Kohlu District on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of the attack. He said the construction company go
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BLA cadres attacked a Government construction project and damaged it at the Mukhmar area of Kohlu District on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of the attack. He said the construction company got too much damage and the BLA has already made it clear about the ongoing construction projects in the area that such projects are directly related to the illegal monopoly of the Pakistan Army in Occupied Balochistan. Jeehand Baloch once again strongly warned the construction companies and their contractors in the region to refrain from acting on the instructions of the Pakistan Army otherwise, they would be responsible for their loss of life and property.
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May - 15 
The leader of pro-government ‘death squad’, identified as Ali Muhammad Ghulamani, who was injured along with associate on May 15 in a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) orchestrated bomb blast in the Khand area of Khuzdar, succumbed to his injuries on May
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The leader of pro-government ‘death squad’, identified as Ali Muhammad Ghulamani, who was injured along with associate on May 15 in a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) orchestrated bomb blast in the Khand area of Khuzdar, succumbed to his injuries on May 16, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch said in a statement that their cadres targeted Ali Muhammad Ghulamani. Jeehand Baloch said Ali Mohammad Ghulamani had been involved in anti-national activities in and around Khuzdar city for a long time by forming a death squad under the auspices of the occupying Pakistan army and intelligence agencies. "He has been involved in the enforced disappearances and martyrdom of Baloch youth at the behest of the occupier, while the said person has also been involved in the kidnapping of traders for ransom and robbery in the area by forming armed groups", he said.
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May - 15 
Three Pakistan Army soldiers and as many children were killed after a suicide blast occurred in the vicinity of Miranshah in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on May 15 (today), reports Dawn. In a brief statement, the
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Three Pakistan Army soldiers and as many children were killed after a suicide blast occurred in the vicinity of Miranshah in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on May 15 (today), reports Dawn. In a brief statement, the military's media affairs wing identified the killed soldiers as 33-year-old Lance Havaldar Zubair Qadir from Pakpattan, 21-year-old Sepoy Uzair Asfar from Haripur and 22-year-old Sepoy Qasim Maqsood from Multan. Meanwhile, the children were identified as 11-year-old Ahmed Hassan, eight-year-old Ahsan and four-year-old Anum. "Intelligence agencies are investigating to find out about [the] suicide bomber and his handlers/facilitators," the statement concluded.
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May - 15 
Two persons were injured when unidentified persons blew up a vehicle in the Kund area of Khuzdar District on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The vehicle belonged to Takri Ali Mohammad, a Government official, who was also critically injured in the bla
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Two persons were injured when unidentified persons blew up a vehicle in the Kund area of Khuzdar District on May 15, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The vehicle belonged to Takri Ali Mohammad, a Government official, who was also critically injured in the blast.
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May - 15 
On May 15, Police arrested 45 local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders from Maizdi Al Farooq Academy, a private school, under Sudharam Police Station at the Sadar upazila (sub-District) of Noakhali District, reports Daily Star. Police arrested the JeI men
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On May 15, Police arrested 45 local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders from Maizdi Al Farooq Academy, a private school, under Sudharam Police Station at the Sadar upazila (sub-District) of Noakhali District, reports Daily Star. Police arrested the JeI men for holding a secret meeting. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Noakhali said that the JeI leaders gathered on the first floor of the academy from different upazilas of Noakhali, Laksmipur and Cumilla districts to hold an anti-government meeting. During the drive, various types of books on promoting religious extremism were seized from the arrestees, added the SP.
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May - 15 
On May 15, Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa says 230 suspects have been arrested in connection with 707 incidents that took place in eight provinces island wide since the attack on peaceful protesters by the
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On May 15, Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa says 230 suspects have been arrested in connection with 707 incidents that took place in eight provinces island wide since the attack on peaceful protesters by the former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s supporters on May 09, reports Colombo Page. The Police Media Spokesman further stated that 68 of the arrested suspects have been remanded so far. The attack on peaceful “Mina Go Gama” protesters in front of the Temple Trees and “Gota Go Gama” protesters at Galle Face triggered a wave of violence attacks across the country.
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May - 15 
On May 15, 2022, family members of a former commander of Public Uprising Force (PuF), Salahuddin, found his body in a deserted area in the Rustaq District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. The victim was arrested by Taliban fighters on May 12
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On May 15, 2022, family members of a former commander of Public Uprising Force (PuF), Salahuddin, found his body in a deserted area in the Rustaq District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. The victim was arrested by Taliban fighters on May 12.
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May - 15 
The National Resistance Front (NRF), in an ambush, killed eight Taliban fighters, including their commander, in Hesa -e-Awal District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on May 16.
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The National Resistance Front (NRF), in an ambush, killed eight Taliban fighters, including their commander, in Hesa -e-Awal District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on May 16.
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May - 15 
The Taliban regime has dissolved the National Assembly, the National Security Council (NSC), the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), and the Independent Commission for Overseeing
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The Taliban regime has dissolved the National Assembly, the National Security Council (NSC), the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), and the Independent Commission for Overseeing the Implementation of the Constitution (ICOIC) under the verbal guidance of its Emir (supreme leader), Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 16.
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May - 16 
A local court, on May 16, extended the Police custody of two Punjab men accused of putting up Khalistan flags on the gate of the Vidhan Sabha complex in Dharamshala and scrawling graffiti on its boundary wall, till May 19, reports Hindustan Times. Th
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A local court, on May 16, extended the Police custody of two Punjab men accused of putting up Khalistan flags on the gate of the Vidhan Sabha complex in Dharamshala and scrawling graffiti on its boundary wall, till May 19, reports Hindustan Times. The accused, Harbir Singh and Paramjit Singh Pamma, were produced before the court of judicial magistrate Shubhangi Joshi, who extended their Police custody after the Police said the accused were yet to be taken to the spot together for collecting and reconciling evidences. Reportedly, Khalistan flags were put up at the Vidhan Sabha gate on the intervening night of May 7 and May 8 and graffiti was painted on its boundary wall.
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May - 16 
Ahead of 38th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) issued a “tourist alert” advising people against visiting Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Himachal Pradesh (HP) on May 16, reports Hindustan Times. The
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Ahead of 38th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) issued a “tourist alert” advising people against visiting Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Himachal Pradesh (HP) on May 16, reports Hindustan Times. The group said that the chief ministers of three States had initiated a conflict with pro-Khalistan Sikhs by filing false terror charges which could escalate to a law and order crisis in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. “During heydays of Khalistan movement in 1990s Indian agencies, using “black cats” frequently orchestrated massacres of Hindus to malign and crush the popular Sikhs’ demand for right to self-determination,” SFJ’s Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said in a mail sent to media houses. Alleging double standards in celebrating Bhagat Singh as a hero for bombing Delhi assembly while labelling Sikhs as terrorists, Pannun said: “We believe in ballot not bomb and will announce Khalistan Referendum Voting Date in Punjab on June 6 from Sri Akal Takht Sahib”. He said the areas earmarked for secession from India through Khalistan Referendum, include Haryana, HP and Sikh populated areas of UP.
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May - 16 
Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres axed their former colleague Neema Mendhi to death at his village at Mendhri in Etapalli Taluka in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 16, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had clai
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Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres axed their former colleague Neema Mendhi to death at his village at Mendhri in Etapalli Taluka in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 16, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had claimed in a pamphlet that Mendhi was a ‘police informer’. Mendhi had surrendered a few years ago. Sources said the Maoists were miffed after a ‘section commander’ was neutralized by Police near Gatta a few days ago. The rebels had information about Mendhi’s role behind leaking the ‘commander’s whereabouts to Security Forces (SFs) who could neutralize the ‘section commander’ in an encounter.
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May - 16 
On May 16, a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mangdengbam Shamu alias Thoiba was arrested during frisking at Kongpal Eranpham of Imphal East District in Manipur. Shamu who had joined the outfit in 2014 has be
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On May 16, a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mangdengbam Shamu alias Thoiba was arrested during frisking at Kongpal Eranpham of Imphal East District in Manipur. Shamu who had joined the outfit in 2014 has been involved in several IED explosions and transportation of IEDs in Imphal area with one Yamba.
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May - 16 
The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Battalion out on the search operation recovered a powerful mortar High Explosive (HE) Bomb, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, at a distance of
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The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Battalion out on the search operation recovered a powerful mortar High Explosive (HE) Bomb, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, at a distance of 450 meters from the Elmagunda camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports livehindustan.com. Later on, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) safely diffused the bomb. According to Police officers, the Maoists are now using more and more Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and pressure bombs to target the Security Forces (SFs).
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May - 16 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 16 arrested a female suicide bomber of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), identified as Noor Jehan along with her accomplice, who wanted to target a Chinese convoy on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPE
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 16 arrested a female suicide bomber of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), identified as Noor Jehan along with her accomplice, who wanted to target a Chinese convoy on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route, during a raid in Hoshab area of Kech District in Balochistan, reports ARY News. During the raid explosives, and detonators were also recovered. The CTD had said the woman belonged to the same group that carried out the attack on Karachi University. While addressing a press conference, the spokesperson of the Balochistan Government Farah Azeem Shah said that the CTD Makran Range had conducted a raid in Hoshab in which a suspected woman Noor Jehan was arrested along with her accomplice. “Her accomplice is a member of the outlawed BLA Majeed Brigade from which a suicide jacket, six hand grenades and explosive material were also recovered.”
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May - 16 
A woman was killed and at least 12 persons sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached to a motorbike went off near Boulton Market in Kharadar area of Saddar Town in Karachi late on May 16 night, reports Dawn. A Police van p
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A woman was killed and at least 12 persons sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached to a motorbike went off near Boulton Market in Kharadar area of Saddar Town in Karachi late on May 16 night, reports Dawn. A Police van passing through the famed Kaghzi Bazaar near Boulton Market was apparently the target of the blast that claimed the life of a young woman travelling in a rickshaw and left a dozen others, including a Police officer and an eight-year-old boy, injured. “Preliminary report showed that the real target was the police mobile,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Karachi South Sharjeel Kharal said, adding that initial assessment showed the IED explosion was ‘similar’ to the recent Saddar blast, but they were waiting for the report of bomb disposal officials.
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May - 16 
One Army personnel was killed while another one injured in Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) cadres attacked an Army check-post in the Balor area of Kowah tehsil in Kech District of Balochistan on May 16, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BNA ‘spokesman’ Mureed Ba
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One Army personnel was killed while another one injured in Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) cadres attacked an Army check-post in the Balor area of Kowah tehsil in Kech District of Balochistan on May 16, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BNA ‘spokesman’ Mureed Baloch stated in a statement that he claimed responsibility for the attack on check post.
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May - 16 
Police on May 16 arrested six Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadres from Nasirabad of Larkana District in Sindh and recovered two hand-grenades and four pistols from them, reports Dawn. The arrested cadres, identified as Faraz Ahmed, Mohammed Ha
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Police on May 16 arrested six Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadres from Nasirabad of Larkana District in Sindh and recovered two hand-grenades and four pistols from them, reports Dawn. The arrested cadres, identified as Faraz Ahmed, Mohammed Haneef, Zubair, Imtiaz and Farhan Jatoi, belonged to the Asghar Shah group of SRA. According to a spokesman for the Larkana Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), during the interrogation, the cadres confessed that they had carried out blasts to damage two pylons carrying a 500kV high tension power transmission line near Abra Kumbhar village located within the jurisdiction of the Rasheed Wagan Police Station of Larkana District on April 15.
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May - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two important and most wanted terrorists of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Boya area in North Waziristan District on May 16, reports Dawn. The military's media affairs wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two important and most wanted terrorists of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Boya area in North Waziristan District on May 16, reports Dawn. The military's media affairs wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that SFs and terrorists exchanged fire last night (May 16) in the area during which the two militants, identified as commander Rasheed alias Jabir and Abdul Salam alias Chamtoo, were killed. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, the ISPR said. The two had been actively involved in terrorist activities in the area, it added.
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May - 16 
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila stated that the coalition of 10 political parties which withdrew from the government and now function independently have decided, on May 16, to work in harmony with the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, without ass
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Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila stated that the coalition of 10 political parties which withdrew from the government and now function independently have decided, on May 16, to work in harmony with the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, without assuming any portfolios to rebuild the country, reports Colombo Page. Independent government Members of Parliament (MPs) Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila expressed their support for Ranil Wickremesinghe for the economic welfare of the country.
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May - 16 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he advised against moving the motion to suspend Standing Orders to debate the Motion of Displeasure against the President today as it was not the best strategy at this time, reports Colombo Page on May 17. In
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he advised against moving the motion to suspend Standing Orders to debate the Motion of Displeasure against the President today as it was not the best strategy at this time, reports Colombo Page on May 17. In a special statement to the media, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the motion to suspend the Standing Orders for debating the Motion of Displeasure against the President was defeated because it was tabled forgetting parliament strategy. The motion moved by Member of Parliament M.A Sumanthiran to suspend the Standing Orders to debate on May 17 on the Opposition’s motion expressing displeasure of Parliament against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for not having properly exercised, performed and discharged the powers of the president under the Constitution was defeated by a majority of 51 votes.
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May - 16 
The Attorney General, on May 16, instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately arrest and produce in court 22 persons,
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The Attorney General, on May 16, instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately arrest and produce in court 22 persons, including former ministers, in connection with the attack on the peaceful protesters at Maina Go Gama in front of the Temple Trees and Gota Go Gama in Galle Face green in Colombo, reports Colombo Page. The Attorney General has instructed the IGP and the SDIG in charge of the CID after considering the summary information including quotations from the Police investigation into these incidents considered by the officers of the Attorney General’s Department. The Attorney General has further instructed the IGP to immediately arrest the DIG in charge of the Colombo area, Deshabandu Tennakoon, in addition to the politicians involved in the attacks. Among those ordered to be arrested were former minister Johnston Fernando, former State Minister Sanath Nishantha, Members of Parliament (MPs) Sanjeewa Edirimanne and Milan Jayatilake, Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando, a Colombo Municipal Councilor and President of the Employees’ Federation Mahinda Kahandagama, and self-claimed social activist Dan Prasad.
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May - 16 
The Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa stated that the country is currently in a critical crisis and that everyone has a responsibility to rebuild the country from that situation, reports Colombo Page. Accordin
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The Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa stated that the country is currently in a critical crisis and that everyone has a responsibility to rebuild the country from that situation, reports Colombo Page. According to that responsibility, the SJB will support the government without taking any positions in the government, he said. However, the Leader of the Opposition said that if the government tries to fish MPs promising privileges, it will not support the government. The Opposition Leader also said that it should be understood that everyone is subject to the people's power.
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May - 16 
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), on May 16, has also decided to support the formation of the new government at the invitation of the Prime Minister to find a solution to the current crisis in the country, reports Colombo Page. SLFP General Secreta
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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), on May 16, has also decided to support the formation of the new government at the invitation of the Prime Minister to find a solution to the current crisis in the country, reports Colombo Page. SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Dushmantha Mithrapala met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, on May 16 morning, to discuss SLFP support in forming the Government. SLFP Members of Parliament (MPs) Nimal Siripala de Silva, Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, Jagath Pushpakumara and Lasantha Alagiyawanna have also decided to support the Prime Minister.
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May - 16 
The Afghan Freedom Front (AFF), in a newsletter, claimed that its forces have killed three Taliban fighters carried in an attack on the Taliban bases in the Jabal Saraj area under Gulbahar District in Parwan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 17.
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The Afghan Freedom Front (AFF), in a newsletter, claimed that its forces have killed three Taliban fighters carried in an attack on the Taliban bases in the Jabal Saraj area under Gulbahar District in Parwan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 17.
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May - 16 
On May 16, the Emir (Supreme leader of Taliban), Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, issuing a new decree has ordered all government offices that their employees cannot receive salaries from two different institutions simultaneously, reports Aamaj News. Th
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On May 16, the Emir (Supreme leader of Taliban), Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, issuing a new decree has ordered all government offices that their employees cannot receive salaries from two different institutions simultaneously, reports Aamaj News. The decree stipulates that if a government employee receives salary from two institutions, both of the salaries must be cut.
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May - 16 
On May 16, the National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters attacked the Doab checkpoint manned by the Taliban led to the death of five fighters, including four from Taliban and one from NRF, in the Hesa I District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e S
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On May 16, the National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters attacked the Doab checkpoint manned by the Taliban led to the death of five fighters, including four from Taliban and one from NRF, in the Hesa I District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 16 
On May 16, the Taliban fighters shot dead a tribal leader, Nasim, also leader of the Solidarity Council of a village, in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He was first arrested from his house by the Taliban and interrogated for affiliation wit
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On May 16, the Taliban fighters shot dead a tribal leader, Nasim, also leader of the Solidarity Council of a village, in Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He was first arrested from his house by the Taliban and interrogated for affiliation with the National Resistance Front (NRF).
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May - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple involved in several deadly attacks and together carrying a reward of INR 700,000 surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 17, reports The Pioneer. Hurra Ku
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple involved in several deadly attacks and together carrying a reward of INR 700,000 surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 17, reports The Pioneer. Hurra Kunjam and his wife Budhari Madvi were disappointed with the Maoist ideology, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Siddharth Tiwari said. Kunjam was the ‘Section Commander’ of Platoon 24 under the Malangir Area Committee of the Maoists, while his wife was a member of the same squad, the officer said, adding, the husband and wife carried rewards of INR 500,000 and INR 200,000 on their heads respectively.
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May - 17 
A five Kilogram cooker bomb suspected to have been planted by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was detected by the Security Forces (SFs) from Orchha Market under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhatti
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A five Kilogram cooker bomb suspected to have been planted by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was detected by the Security Forces (SFs) from Orchha Market under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on May 17, reports livehindustan.com. A weekly market is organized every Tuesday in Orchha, and along with the crowd, SF personnel are also present for security in the market. The Maoists had planned the blast at the market area to target the civilians and the soldiers deployed for security. Later on, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused by blasting the bomb safely.
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May - 17 
J&K Police and Army on May 17 said it prevented three teenagers from "falling into the trap of terrorists" by apprehending them from forest area of Kandi village in Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. As per an unnamed Police spokesman, the ac
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J&K Police and Army on May 17 said it prevented three teenagers from "falling into the trap of terrorists" by apprehending them from forest area of Kandi village in Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. As per an unnamed Police spokesman, the accused identified as Nasir Ahmad Waza son of Gh Rasool Waza, Adnan Naseer Khan, son of Naseer Ahmad Khan and Umar Reyaz Sofi son of Reyaz Ahmad Sofi, all residents of Dooru Sopore were "following the route which was explained to them by a surrendered terrorist of their locality. "The teenagers appear to have been motivated by the stories of glamorisation of terrorists by the surrendered terrorist who showed them the way to reach Pakistan”, Police spokesman said.
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May - 17 
One 52-year-old man, identified as Ranjit Singh (52), son of Krishan Lal of Rajouri, was killed while three others injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade inside a newly-opened Wine shop at Dewan Bagh area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir
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One 52-year-old man, identified as Ranjit Singh (52), son of Krishan Lal of Rajouri, was killed while three others injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade inside a newly-opened Wine shop at Dewan Bagh area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the evening of May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured were identified as Govinder Singh of Kathua, Ravi Kumar son of Kartar Chand of Khatua and Govind Singh from Rajouri District.
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May - 17 
Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested two terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) along with explosive material and ammunition at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam District on May 17, reports Greater Kashmir. The L
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Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested two terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) along with explosive material and ammunition at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam District on May 17, reports Greater Kashmir. The LeT associates were identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam. Explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, 02 pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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May - 17 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles including two Poclain, trucks, tractors and other vehicles engaged in road construction work in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 17, reports livehindustan.co
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles including two Poclain, trucks, tractors and other vehicles engaged in road construction work in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 17, reports livehindustan.com. CPI-Maoists also warned the workers not to build the road in Etapalli area under Halewara Police Station limits in Gadchiroli and taken the workers hostage.
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May - 17 
One Ahmadiyya community, identified as Abdul Salam (33), was killed by a seminary student in a blasphemy attack in Chochak area of Okara in Punjab in the evening of May 17, reports Dawn. Abdul Salam was on his way back home from the field when a semi
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One Ahmadiyya community, identified as Abdul Salam (33), was killed by a seminary student in a blasphemy attack in Chochak area of Okara in Punjab in the evening of May 17, reports Dawn. Abdul Salam was on his way back home from the field when a seminary student, Hafiz Ali Raza alias Mulazim Husain, attacked him with a knife. Hafiz Ali Raza stabbed Salam several times in the chest and abdomen, injuring him critically. Victim’s uncle Zafar Iqbal tried to stop the suspect but he managed his escape. Salam died instantly. Salam’s uncle Iqbal said Raza is believed to be a member of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Jamaat Ahmadiyya Pakistan spokesperson Saleemuddin said that attacks on Ahmadis were increasing and it had become more difficult for Ahmadis to do even basic things like running their business or going to their work.
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May - 17 
One terrorist, identified as Muhammad Altaf, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Geo News. The ISPR said weapons and ammunition were recovere
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One terrorist, identified as Muhammad Altaf, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Geo News. The ISPR said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorist's hideout, adding that Altaf was actively involved in terrorist activities against SFs.
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May - 17 
Police on May 17 arrested a local commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Swat chapter, identified as Ahmad Ali Shah alias Naddar Mullah, during a raid on a house in Kanju area of Swat District, reports Dawn. Naddar Mullah was working as t
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Police on May 17 arrested a local commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Swat chapter, identified as Ahmad Ali Shah alias Naddar Mullah, during a raid on a house in Kanju area of Swat District, reports Dawn. Naddar Mullah was working as the in charge of ‘Mullah Radio’ and used to deliver inflammatory speeches. Naddar Mullah went into hiding after a terrorist attack. He was wanted in different cases of attacks on the Security Forces, Police said. Police said that the Government had offered PKR five million bounty on Naddar Mullah’s head.
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May - 17 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been good progress in negotiations and that both sides agreed on a short-term ceasefire.
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May - 17 
Unidentified assailants killed a civilian, Ehtesham Khan, in Shera Tala area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 17, reports Dawn. Residents said Ehtesham Khan was on way to Mir Ali town when unidentified assaila
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Unidentified assailants killed a civilian, Ehtesham Khan, in Shera Tala area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 17, reports Dawn. Residents said Ehtesham Khan was on way to Mir Ali town when unidentified assailants riding a car opened fire at him. He died instantly, and attackers managed to escape.
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May - 17 
Unidentified persons abducted a doctor affiliated with the anti-polio programme, from Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Dawn. An official requesting anonymity confirmed the kidnapping of Dr Zeeshan, who was in the District
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Unidentified persons abducted a doctor affiliated with the anti-polio programme, from Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Dawn. An official requesting anonymity confirmed the kidnapping of Dr Zeeshan, who was in the District in connection with the polio programme. The doctor was kidnapped when he was visiting Haiderkhel village.
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May - 17 
Unidentified persons abducted a local, identified Razak, from Khesur Road area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Dawn. Unidentified persons bundled him into a vehicle and sped away.
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Unidentified persons abducted a local, identified Razak, from Khesur Road area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan District on May 17, reports Dawn. Unidentified persons bundled him into a vehicle and sped away.
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May - 17 
Unidentified terrorists shot dead two Policemen, identified as Constable Lutfur Rehman and Zubair Khan, in Ghazni Khel area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 17, reports Samaa TV. Terrorists riding a motorcycle sprayed bullets on
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Unidentified terrorists shot dead two Policemen, identified as Constable Lutfur Rehman and Zubair Khan, in Ghazni Khel area of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 17, reports Samaa TV. Terrorists riding a motorcycle sprayed bullets on Policemen and fled, an unmade Police officials said. The terrorists also took the weapons of the dead constables with them. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack.
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May - 17 
The main opposition, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), which had been obstructing the Parliament since September 8 over Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota's refusal to confirm the expulsion of 14 CPN-UML lawmakers, including Madha
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The main opposition, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), which had been obstructing the Parliament since September 8 over Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota's refusal to confirm the expulsion of 14 CPN-UML lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal, ended the obstruction on May 17, reports The Himalayan Times. The government had not been able to pass any bill due to the CPN-UML obstruction and had to pass this fiscal's budget and get the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Nepal compact ratified by the Lower House amidst the CPN-UML's obstruction. CPN-UML lawmakers stalled House proceedings in the National Assembly on May 17, but later CPN-UML Chief Whip Dipendra Dahal addressed the House saying that his party decided to end obstruction as the continued obstruction of House proceedings deprived people's representatives of the right to voice public's concerns.
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May - 17 
On May 17, two police officers Officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station, Mohammad Ali Mahmud, and Nishu Lal Dey, sub-inspector of Bandar Police Fari, were injured during a clash between Jamaat-e Islami-Islami Chatra Shibir men and police on Jail R
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On May 17, two police officers Officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station, Mohammad Ali Mahmud, and Nishu Lal Dey, sub-inspector of Bandar Police Fari, were injured during a clash between Jamaat-e Islami-Islami Chatra Shibir men and police on Jail Road in Sylhet city, reports The Daily Star. Two Jamaat activists were arrested at the scene, said BM Ashraf Ullah, additional deputy commissioner (media).
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May - 17 
Sri Lanka’s parliament reconvened on May 17 for the first time under the new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, reports Colombo Page. The ruling party has nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Ajith Rajapakse for the Deputy Speaker post while severa
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Sri Lanka’s parliament reconvened on May 17 for the first time under the new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, reports Colombo Page. The ruling party has nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Ajith Rajapakse for the Deputy Speaker post while several opposition parties, including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), have nominated SJB MP Rohini Kumari Kaviratne for the post of Deputy Speaker. Therefore, a vote on the new Deputy Speaker is to take place today (May 17).
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May - 17 
Curfew will be imposed island wide from 11.00 pm on May 16 to 5.00 am on May 17 in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance, the Presidential Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, no one is
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Curfew will be imposed island wide from 11.00 pm on May 16 to 5.00 am on May 17 in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance, the Presidential Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, no one is permitted to stay on a public road, railway line, public park, public playground, or any other public area or beach, without the written permission of an authorizing officer during that period.
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May - 17 
Former Western Provincial Councilor Amal Silva and another person have been arrested on May 17 by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with the attack on peaceful protesters at ‘Maina Go Gama’ in front of the Temple Trees and ‘G
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Former Western Provincial Councilor Amal Silva and another person have been arrested on May 17 by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with the attack on peaceful protesters at ‘Maina Go Gama’ in front of the Temple Trees and ‘Gota Go Gama’ in Galle Face green in Colombo on May 9, reports Colombo Page. The Attorney General May 16 instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the CID immediately arrest and produce in court 22 persons, including former ministers, in connection with the attack. Among those ordered to be arrested were former minister Johnston Fernando, former State Minister Sanath Nishantha, MPs Sanjeewa Edirimanne and Milan Jayatilake, Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando, a Colombo Municipal Councilor and President of the Employees’ Federation Mahinda Kahandagama, and self-claimed social activist Dan Prasad.
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May - 17 
On May 17, several prominent Afghan political figures gathered in Turkey to discuss the present situation and focused on solutions to the current predicaments in the country, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. According to the BBC, attendees at th
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On May 17, several prominent Afghan political figures gathered in Turkey to discuss the present situation and focused on solutions to the current predicaments in the country, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. According to the BBC, attendees at the Ankara meeting included Jihad leader Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, Jamiat-e-Islami leader Salahuddin Rabbani, National Islamic Movement leader Abdul Rashid Dostum, People’s Islamic Unity Party leader Mohammad Mohaqiq, Rahmatullah Nabil, former director of National Security, former Vice President Mohammad Younis Qanuni, former Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili, former Afghan Ambassador to London Ahmad Wali Massoud, Former Minister of Finance Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal and former Balkh governor Atta Mohammad Noor.
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May - 17 
On May 17, the Taliban fighters killed three members of former Public Uprising Forces (PuF) in the Hazar Bagh area in the Khaja Ghar District of Takhar province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On May 17, the Taliban fighters killed three members of former Public Uprising Forces (PuF) in the Hazar Bagh area in the Khaja Ghar District of Takhar province, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 17 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been good progress in negotiations and that both sides agreed on a short-term ceasefire.
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May - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, written in Odia language by the ‘Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division’ of the CPI-Maoist, were found in the Baliguda and Tumudiba
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, written in Odia language by the ‘Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division’ of the CPI-Maoist, were found in the Baliguda and Tumudibandh Police Stations limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 18, 2022, reports The Times of India. Through these posters, the CPI-Maoist called for stringent action against the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for their alleged involvement in the killing of Mukund Kanhar, a CPI-Maoist sympathizer. Panic gripped the area following the resurfacing of such posters. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that on May 15, 2022, two CPI-Maoist banners were found at Bazaar Pandal between Putkelchuan and Ghunsar located under Khaprakhol Block in Bolangir District.
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May - 18 
On May 18, a militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports E Pao. The militant identified as Jacob Newmai was involved in the 2016 ambush on 2/5 Gorkha Rifl
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On May 18, a militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports E Pao. The militant identified as Jacob Newmai was involved in the 2016 ambush on 2/5 Gorkha Rifles at Khoupum area, wherein one jawan was killed. Jacob was honoured with the 'War Record One Time' by the outfit for the ambush.
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May - 18 
On May 18, Assam Police arrested Barshashree from Golaghat District and charged her under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly instigating people to join the ULFA-I through a “poem” she had posted on Facebook.
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On May 18, Assam Police arrested Barshashree from Golaghat District and charged her under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly instigating people to join the ULFA-I through a “poem” she had posted on Facebook.
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May - 18 
On May 18, six militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) surrendered before 6th Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh,
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On May 18, six militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) surrendered before 6th Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. The surrendered militants laid down two pistols and ammunition. According to the surrendered militants, ‘the atrocities carried out by the underground outfits towards the local population including the wrong practice of NSCN factions to use locals as a human shield made them realise their inhuman motives towards the citizens of Arunachal and motivated them to lay down their arms’. It may be mentioned that the Arunachal Pradesh Government has earmarked a budget of Rs 5 crore under its ‘surrender policy’ through which all returnees will be taken care of and helped re-join the mainstream.
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May - 18 
Police on May 18 arrested four militants and their associate of the Falcon Squad module of The Resistance Front (TRF) responsible for the grenade attack on a newly established wine shop in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a pre
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Police on May 18 arrested four militants and their associate of the Falcon Squad module of The Resistance Front (TRF) responsible for the grenade attack on a newly established wine shop in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Baramulla, Rayees Bhat said that during investigation various evidences at the scene of crime were assessed and analysed and some critical leads came to the fore including the grenade lever. “CCTV footage from nearby cameras was also obtained which helped to reconstruct the sequence of events pre and post the incident, “he said. “On the basis of human and technical intelligence, few suspects were picked up and interrogated. During sustained interrogation, a major breakthrough was achieved by arresting four militants and their one associate of the Falcon Squad module of LeT (TRF),” he added. The arrested militants were identified as Shahid Showket Bala, son of Showket Ahmad Bala of Banglowbagh, Safeer Ahmad Mir, son of Gulam Nabi Mir of Mir Sahib old Town, Mohammad Maroof Soleh alias Adil, son of Nazir Ahmad Soleh of Kanilbagh, Faisal Shaban Gojiri, son of Mohammad Shaban Gojri of Chesti Colony, besides their associate Hatif Ahmad Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi of Arampora Baramulla was also arrested. While conducting further investigation and disclosures made by them, various locations were raided and multiple recoveries including five pistols, 23 grenades, one suspicious package, seven magazines and 205 rounds of ammunition, besides one Bajaj Pulsar motorbike (JK05F-4822), used in the attack, were recovered.
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May - 18 
The Pakistan Government released 30 TTP inmates, Geo News reported on May 18, citing sources. The sources said the released TTP militants included Hazrat Ali, Laiq Shah and Shahabullah from North Waziristan District, Eid Muhammad, Noor Aslam and Gulz
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The Pakistan Government released 30 TTP inmates, Geo News reported on May 18, citing sources. The sources said the released TTP militants included Hazrat Ali, Laiq Shah and Shahabullah from North Waziristan District, Eid Muhammad, Noor Aslam and Gulzar Khan from South Waziristan District, Sher Zaman, Muhammad Anwar, Muhammad Hamayun, Bahram, Samiullah and Aijaz from Dera Ismail Khan District, Shah Zareen and Saeedullah from Bajaur District, Akbar Zeb, Fazl Haq, Fazl Rabbi and Mehboob Ali from Swat District, Bakht Nabi, Khan Zareen and Ahmed Shah from Shangla District, Muhammadullah from Khyber District, Ahmed Shah, Saeed-ul-Islam, Abdullah, Rahimullah, Zakirullah and Ahmed Saeed from Dir District. However, no high-profile TTP inmate has been released, the sources added. It is pertinent to mention that no official sources have yet confirmed the news regarding the release of TTP inmates.
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May - 18 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spo
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khurasani said that the ceasefire would remain in place until May 30. "Talks are under way between the committees of the TTP and the government of Pakistan," he said in the statement, adding that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — the Afghan Taliban — was mediating between the two sides. Khurasani went on to say that a 32-member committee of the Mehsud tribe in South Waziristan and a 16-member committee from the Malakand division also held talks with the TTP on May 13 and 14. "The committees called for a ceasefire by both sides in light of the ongoing talks. Therefore, keeping in view the demand, both sides have announced a ceasefire until May 30,” he added.
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May - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist, Mansoor Khan, in Lovi area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 18, reports Dawn. Mansoor Khan was the vice-president of Insaf Welfare Wing’s Baj
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist, Mansoor Khan, in Lovi area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 18, reports Dawn. Mansoor Khan was the vice-president of Insaf Welfare Wing’s Bajaur chapter. Mansoor Khan was walking along a road when unidentified assailants opened fire at him at about 10am. The assailants managed to flee from the area after the attack.
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May - 18 
The Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe has sent a letter to the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliamentarians (MPs) Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando seeking their support for the formation of a non-partisan Governmen
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The Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe has sent a letter to the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliamentarians (MPs) Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando seeking their support for the formation of a non-partisan Government, reports Colombo Page. The PM has sent this letter in response to a letter sent by the two MPs stating that they would make a decision on supporting a future Government according to the action taken on eight demands, including the action to be taken inside and outside Parliament, to make Gota Go Gama demand of all the people a reality. Responding to each demand, the PM said regarding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, further action should be taken in consultation with the party leaders in this regard and he also agrees with the decision of the majority. The PM said he expects to create an executive that limits the powers of the executive presidency and accountable to parliament through the speedy adoption of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Regarding the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, the Premier said a special committee headed by Member of Parliament Hon. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa was appointed and he will take action to get that amendment passed as soon as possible.
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May - 18 
Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage, on May 18, has remanded four suspects, including Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliamentarians (MPs) Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayatilake, who were arrested in connection with the recent attack
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Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage, on May 18, has remanded four suspects, including Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliamentarians (MPs) Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayatilake, who were arrested in connection with the recent attacks on Maina Go Gama near Temple Trees and Gota Go Gama at Galle Face in Colombo, until the 25th of this month, reports Colombo Page. The Magistrate further stated that the bail applications of Sanath and Milan will be rejected under the Bail Act as the investigation into the suspects has not been completed and if they are released on bail there could be a public disturbance. In addition, the Magistrate ordered that former Western Provincial Councilor Amal Silva and an employee of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Council who were arrested in connection with this incident be remanded until the 25th and produced before an identification parade on that day. Deputy Solicitor General Riyaz Bari, appearing for the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), said that investigations conducted by the CID had revealed that the two MPs Sanath and Milan, who are currently under arrest, had been actively involved in the recent attacks on Gota Go Gama and Maina Go Gama.
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May - 18 
On May 18, unidentified gunmen killed three Taliban fighters in Jalalabad, the provincial centre of Nangarhar, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On May 18, unidentified gunmen killed three Taliban fighters in Jalalabad, the provincial centre of Nangarhar, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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May - 18 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spo
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khurasani said that the ceasefire would remain in place until May 30. "Talks are under way between the committees of the TTP and the government of Pakistan," he said in the statement, adding that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — the Afghan Taliban — was mediating between the two sides. Khurasani went on to say that a 32-member committee of the Mehsud tribe in South Waziristan and a 16-member committee from the Malakand division also held talks with the TTP on May 13 and 14. "The committees called for a ceasefire by both sides in light of the ongoing talks. Therefore, keeping in view the demand, both sides have announced a ceasefire until May 30,” he added.
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May - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on May 19 said he is open for talks with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) must first declare their allegiance to the Indian Constitution, r
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on May 19 said he is open for talks with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) must first declare their allegiance to the Indian Constitution, reports The Pioneer. “As a Chief Minister of a state, my allegiance is to the Constitution of India. So, for any constructive talks, the other side should also have total trust and loyalty in the Constitution. It will help in having fruitful talks and a permanent solution,” CM Baghel during a public interaction drive (Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan) at Sukma before leaving for Kutru, the border area of the State. The Chief Minister said he was ready to talk even at Sukma or at any place as decided but only after the Naxalites commit to the Constitution.
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May - 19 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) and pro-Khalistan, has again threatened the advocates of Himachal Pradesh and has sent a threatening letter and voice message by e-mail to advocate in Jubbal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) and pro-Khalistan, has again threatened the advocates of Himachal Pradesh and has sent a threatening letter and voice message by e-mail to advocate in Jubbal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mandal President Umesh Sharma, reports amarujala.com on May 20. In his audio threat, Pannun was heard saying, "This message is for Himachal advocates. You have failed in you legal duty. You have failed your oath, advocates. Now you will face Sikhs for Justice. We will hold you accountable. We are going to make a list of advocates from Himachal. CM Thakur [Jai Ram Thakur], no Jail in Himachal can hold pro Khalistan Sikhs forever," adds republicworld.com. Umesh has given a complaint about the matter to Monika Bhatungru, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla. Threatening e-mails and voice messages have also been sent to the advocates of District Court Una. He has supported the accused who wrote slogans of Khalistan at the gate of Assembly Dharamshala.
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May - 19 
K. V. Rajendranath Reddy, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh remarked on May 19, 2022 that the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has hit the extremist activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Andhra-Odisha Bord
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K. V. Rajendranath Reddy, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh remarked on May 19, 2022 that the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has hit the extremist activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The Hindu. Earlier, in a joint operation, the Police of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, in association with the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) had launched the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ in November 2021, in which more than 400 teams conducted raids in the forests and destroyed ganja plantations in about 7,500 acres worth more than 9,000 crores in 313 villages in the AOB region. About 1,500 persons involved in the trade arrested and 580 cases registered, says SEB official. ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has impacted on CPI-Maoist movement in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra as Ganja cultivation was among the sources of income for the CPI-Maoists, the DGP said.
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May - 19 
The chief of banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik was convicted by a Delhi court on May 19 under the stringent anti-terror law in a case related to funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), after he pleaded guil
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The chief of banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik was convicted by a Delhi court on May 19 under the stringent anti-terror law in a case related to funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), after he pleaded guilty to all charges framed against him, reports Daily Excelsior. Special Judge Praveen Singh posted the matter for May 25 to announce the quantum of punishment and also directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to assess Malik’s financial condition to determine the amount of fine that could be imposed. After the charges were framed in March, Malik on May 10 informed the court that he would not be contesting the charges levelled against him, including section 16 (terrorist act), 17 (raising funds for the terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy to commit terrorist act), and 20 (being a member of terrorist gang or organisation) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 124-A (sedition) of the IPC. Malik faces the maximum punishment of a death penalty, while the minimum sentence for the offences committed by him is life imprisonment. The JKLF is a banned terror organisation under the UAPA. The case pertains to the conspiracy by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and separatist leaders, including members of the Hurriyat Conference, who had acted in connivance with active members of banned terrorist organisations Hizbul Mujahideen, Dukhtaran-e-Millat and others to raise, receive and collect funds domestically and from abroad through various illegal channels, including hawala. The funds were for the purpose of separatist and terrorist activities in J&K to cause disruption in the Valley by way of pelting stones on security forces, systematically burning schools, damaging public property, and waging war against India.
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May - 19 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested from two separate places in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19, reports The Pioneer. While, Badse Budhra (
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested from two separate places in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19, reports The Pioneer. While, Badse Budhra (25) and Madvi Bheema (29) were arrested from Putkel village, a lower-rung Maoist, Tulsiram Modiyam (21), was arrested from Pamalvaya village. Badse, who carried a bounty of INR 100,000 on his head, was a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member while Madvi and Modiyam were militia members in the outlawed Maoist movement, Bijapur, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pankaj Shukla said, adding that Badse and Madvi were involved in a murder of villager in Timarpur in January this year while Modiyam was involved in abduction, killing and looting incidents.
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May - 19 
A soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near a military convoy in Makeen area of South Waziristan District on May 19, reports Geo News. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the killed soldie
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A soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near a military convoy in Makeen area of South Waziristan District on May 19, reports Geo News. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the killed soldier was identified as Havaldar Muhammad Sanwar (39), who was a resident of Jhelum District of Punjab.
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May - 19 
One person killed and several others injured when a bomb explosion in a residential society of Killi Paind area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 19, reports Samaa TV. The explosion has completely damaged three of the houses, b
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One person killed and several others injured when a bomb explosion in a residential society of Killi Paind area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 19, reports Samaa TV. The explosion has completely damaged three of the houses, besides causing damage to other structures.
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May - 19 
The Station House Officer (SHO) Shakeel Khan was killed in a targeted attack by unidentified motorcyclists at Northern Bypass area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, in the morning of May 19, reports ARY News. According to the Senior Superint
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The Station House Officer (SHO) Shakeel Khan was killed in a targeted attack by unidentified motorcyclists at Northern Bypass area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, in the morning of May 19, reports ARY News. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), SHO Shakeel was going towards Shahpur Police Station when he was targeted. The car was attacked with a 9mm pistol and riffle.
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May - 19 
On May 19, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 led by Justice Md Shahinur Islam sentenced death penalty to three Moulvi bazar men for committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971, reports Daily Star. The convicts are Abdul Aziz alias Habul, Ab
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On May 19, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 led by Justice Md Shahinur Islam sentenced death penalty to three Moulvi bazar men for committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971, reports Daily Star. The convicts are Abdul Aziz alias Habul, Abdul Mannan and Abdul Matin of Baralekha upazila (sub-District) in Moulvi bazar District. Of them, Matin is still on the run while the two others are in jail at present.
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May - 19 
On May 19, at least three civilian employees" of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) 209 Al-Fath Corps sustained injuries due to an explosion in the minibus they were travelling in Mazar-i-Sharif city, the provincial capital of Balkh, reports Xin
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On May 19, at least three civilian employees" of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) 209 Al-Fath Corps sustained injuries due to an explosion in the minibus they were travelling in Mazar-i-Sharif city, the provincial capital of Balkh, reports Xinhua.
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May - 19 
Unidentified armed men have killed a money changer along with his son and his manager in Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz province, reports Hasht-e- Subh on May 20.
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Unidentified armed men have killed a money changer along with his son and his manager in Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz province, reports Hasht-e- Subh on May 20.
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May - 19 
The National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed that its forces have killed 17 Taliban fighters in an ambush in the Chawbak area of Hesa-e-Awal District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 20. According to Sibghatullah Ahmadi, the NRF s
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The National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed that its forces have killed 17 Taliban fighters in an ambush in the Chawbak area of Hesa-e-Awal District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 20. According to Sibghatullah Ahmadi, the NRF spokesman said, “In the clashes, no Resistance forces are killed or injured”.
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May - 19 
Three Taliban fighters were killed, in a clash between Uzbek and Pashtun ethnic groups among the ranks, in Barka District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 20.
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Three Taliban fighters were killed, in a clash between Uzbek and Pashtun ethnic groups among the ranks, in Barka District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 20.
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May - 19 
Unidentified armed men have killed a money changer along with his son and his manager in Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz province, reports Hasht-e- Subh on May 20.
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Unidentified armed men have killed a money changer along with his son and his manager in Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz province, reports Hasht-e- Subh on May 20.
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May - 20 
On May 20, five persons suspected to be involved in an interstate racket of counterfeit currency was arrested from Mangaldoi town in Darrang District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. Thirty packets of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 15,0
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On May 20, five persons suspected to be involved in an interstate racket of counterfeit currency was arrested from Mangaldoi town in Darrang District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. Thirty packets of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 15,00,000 in the denomination of INR 500 were recovered from the car the five arrested persons were travelling in. the arrested persons were identified as Sahidur Mandal, Shahad Ali, Rubibul Hussain, Manowar Hussain and Nawab Sharif Akand.
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May - 20 
A joint operation team of Greyhound troops, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Bn 141 personnel along with District Police arrested one ‘militia deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Chintaguppa unde
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A joint operation team of Greyhound troops, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Bn 141 personnel along with District Police arrested one ‘militia deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Chintaguppa under Dummugudem Police Station limits in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 20, reports Telangana Today. The arrested ‘deputy commander’ is identified as Madavi Nanda of Tummiripadu under Kistaram Police Station limits in Chhattisgarh, who was working as Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) ‘militia deputy commander’ for the past several years. He also worked in Balala Sangham (BS) and Grama Rakshak Dalam (GRD). He makes bharmar, a muzzle loading firearm, to supply to the Maoists, the Bhadrachalam, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shabarish P said. Madavi was accused of burning of vehicles at Chintaguppa in February 2022, attacking Police base camp at Potakapalli in April, 2022 and attacking Police at Gattupadu under Kistaram Police Station limits in December, 2021. Police recovered one country firearm along with 50 grams gunpowder from Nanda’s possession, ASP said.
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May - 20 
Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have issued a decree in Namkum in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, by sending a letter to a young man named Rajan Tirkey on be
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Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have issued a decree in Namkum in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, by sending a letter to a young man named Rajan Tirkey on behalf of the organization, to give two AK 47 rifles or INR 2 million for the expansion of the organization, and threatened him to kill if he does not give the ‘levy’ demand, reports hindi.news18.com on May 21. Tirkey lives in Rampur under Namkum Police Station area. Extortion has been sought from him in the name of PLFI, through pamphlets and WhatsApp messages. Tirkey says that when his father Vijay Tirkey retired, he started building 18 shops on the side of the road in Namkum with his retirement money, and since then, the process of harassing has started.
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May - 20 
Five cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested along with loaded pistols and country made revolvers from a forest under the Basal outpost Police S
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Five cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested along with loaded pistols and country made revolvers from a forest under the Basal outpost Police Station limits in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand on May 20, reports The Times of India. Ramgarh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prabhat Kumar said, “The arrested TSPC operatives attacked the site of an under-construction bridge on Simara River in Lem village under Basal police outpost limits on the night of May 12 this year and beat up the workers, set construction equipment ablaze and fired in the air to terrorise the construction company and extort money.” An FIR was lodged under various sections of the IPC a day later in connection with the crime. Those arrested are identified as Sunil Munda, Abhishek Singh alias Tolu, Vicky Munda alias Bhagat, Abhishek Karmali alias Karu and Rahul Munda, all in the age group of 20 to 25 years. “We seized a loaded pistol, a country made revolver with cartridges, mobile phones and a motorcycle from their possession,” the SP added.
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May - 20 
On May 20, two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council Taibanganba faction (KCP-MC Taibanganba) were arrested from Thamnapokpi Lai Haraopham area in Bishnupur District of Manipur. The two militants identified as Haobijam Di
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On May 20, two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council Taibanganba faction (KCP-MC Taibanganba) were arrested from Thamnapokpi Lai Haraopham area in Bishnupur District of Manipur. The two militants identified as Haobijam Dilip Singh alias Dilipkumar alias Taibanganba, the ‘chairman’ of the outfit and Akhom Birendra Singh were allegedly threatening the shops at Moirang Lamkhai, Churachandpur parking area. One .32 bore pistol along with one magazine loaded with 7 live rounds of .32mm ammunition and one i20 car were recovered from their possession. KCP-MC Taibanganba is presently under MoU with the government.
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May - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 20 killed a militant and foiled an infiltrator bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The soldiers noticed some suspicious movem
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 20 killed a militant and foiled an infiltrator bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The soldiers noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC near Darshan Post and challenged the intruders, who opened fire, the officials said. The troops retaliated, leading to the killing of an infiltrating militant.
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May - 20 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) created ruckus by blocking the Raipur-Deobhog National Highway (RDNH) number 130 Gariabandh District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports livehindustan.com. Maoists had blocked roads at three p
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) created ruckus by blocking the Raipur-Deobhog National Highway (RDNH) number 130 Gariabandh District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports livehindustan.com. Maoists had blocked roads at three places by cutting and felling trees between Rajapadav, Kodomali and Dhurvagudi Budgeltappa within a 15-kilometres radius of Mainpur area of the Gariabandh District. The cadres of the Odisha State Committee (OSC) of CPI-Maoist had also thrown pamphlets and put up banners to protest against the installation of tourist places, mobile towers, bridge-culverts, roads and opposing the opening of Police camps. The CPI-Maoist had also called a Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20 in Gariabandh, Dhamtari, Kondagaon and Mahasamund Districts of Chhattisgarh to provide electricity, water, hospital, school-college, water for irrigation and uprooting of imperialism, brokers and capitalists who looted the mineral wealth.
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May - 20 
Two arms dealers including a Myanmar National was arrested during an intensified checking at Torbung area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on May 20, reports The Sangai Express. The duo identified as T Kamminthang, a Myanmar National and Thangbia
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Two arms dealers including a Myanmar National was arrested during an intensified checking at Torbung area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on May 20, reports The Sangai Express. The duo identified as T Kamminthang, a Myanmar National and Thangbiaklal Ngaihte were transporting arms towards Moirang when they were apprehended. Arms and ammunition including five 0.32 MK-II pistols along with 10 magazines and five live rounds was recovered from the arms dealers.
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May - 20 
Pakistan on May 20, vowed to eliminate the terrorism threat and bring complete peace in the country, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), reports news9live.com. FO Spokesperson Asif Iftikhar said that terrorism was a common thr
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Pakistan on May 20, vowed to eliminate the terrorism threat and bring complete peace in the country, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), reports news9live.com. FO Spokesperson Asif Iftikhar said that terrorism was a common threat for the entire region. "I can state that our resolve to fight terrorism remains unwavering. We shall pursue all avenues for defeating the scourge of terrorism and ensuring the attainment of peace and stability in the region and in our country," he said.
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May - 20 
Police on May 20 arrested a terrorist, identified as Mujeebur Rehman, carrying PKR one million head money from Mirani area of Battagram District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. According to District Police Officer Tariq Mehmood Khan, Mujeebur Re
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Police on May 20 arrested a terrorist, identified as Mujeebur Rehman, carrying PKR one million head money from Mirani area of Battagram District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. According to District Police Officer Tariq Mehmood Khan, Mujeebur Rehman was wanted to the law enforcement agencies for last 13 years in different cases. KP Government had fixed head money of PKR one million for his arrest alive or dead.
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May - 20 
Rautahat Police, on May 20, have arrested a person involved in running away with the ballot boxes after a dispute broke out during the local level election at Jethahariya polling station of Yamunamai village in Rautahat District on May 13, reports M
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Rautahat Police, on May 20, have arrested a person involved in running away with the ballot boxes after a dispute broke out during the local level election at Jethahariya polling station of Yamunamai village in Rautahat District on May 13, reports My Republica. The person has been identified as Chandeshwor Baitha (46), of Yamunamai Rural Municipality-2, is a former Police constable and has spent time in jail for his involvement in smuggling at the airport. The Police arrested Baitha from his house where he had been hiding. According to the District Police Office, Rautahat, Baitha has been presented before the Rautahat District Court for legal action under the Election Offenses and Punishment Act 2016.
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May - 20 
Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government of Sri Lanka were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo on May 20 (today), President’s Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. The new ministers
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Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government of Sri Lanka were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo on May 20 (today), President’s Media Division announced, reports Colombo Page. The new ministers who took oaths are: Nimal Siripala de Silva - Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation; Dr. Susil Premajayantha - Minister of Education; Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella - Minister of Health; Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksha - Judiciary, Prisons and Minister of Constitutional Reforms; Harin Fernando - Minister of Tourism and Lands; Ramesh Pathirana - Minister of Plantation Industries; Manusha Nanayakkara - Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment; Nalin Fernando - Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security; and Tiran Alles - Minister of Public Security. Four ministers have already been sworn in last week, are: Prof. G.L Peiris - Minister of Foreign affairs, Dinesh Gunawardena - Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prasanna Ranatunga- Minister of Urban Development & Housing, and Kanchana Wijesekera- Minister of Power & Energy.
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May - 20 
Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa, on May 20, said the Police have received 484 photographs and 73 videos from the public regarding the attack on the Maina Go Gama in front of Temple Trees and the Gota Go Gam
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Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa, on May 20, said the Police have received 484 photographs and 73 videos from the public regarding the attack on the Maina Go Gama in front of Temple Trees and the Gota Go Gama at the Galle Face, reports Colombo Page. The Police Media Spokesman stated that 669 information has been received so far and 31 of them are complaints regarding damages. The Police Media Spokesman stated that the public had sent information, photos and videos to
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on 11.05.2022 and to the database through hotline number 1997, 118 to provide information and complaints to the public in this regard. The Police Media Spokesman requested the public if there is any further information, refer to the above numbers and emails.
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May - 20 
The State of Emergency, imposed in Sri Lanka earlier this month, has been revoked with effect from night of May 20, reports Colombo Page. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a State of Emergency in the country on May 6, in accordance with the power
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The State of Emergency, imposed in Sri Lanka earlier this month, has been revoked with effect from night of May 20, reports Colombo Page. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a State of Emergency in the country on May 6, in accordance with the powers vested in him by the Constitution, in order to ensure public safety and the well-being of the country and to maintain the essential supplies and services to the public life due to the existence of a public emergency in the country. The State of Emergency was in effect for 14 days, and if the State of Emergency is to be enforced further, the approval of the majority of the members of Parliament will have to be obtained. However, the motion to extend the State of Emergency was not tabled in the last session of Parliament. Accordingly, the Presidential Secretariat stated that the State of Emergency imposed in the country was lifted after midnight May 20.
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May - 20 
The National Resistance Front (NRF) forces have killed a Taliban Red Corps Commander in a clash in Paryan District of Panjshir Province on May 20, reports Hasht-e Subh Daily. His name is Mawlawi Ghaweer. The continuing clashes in the province have m
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The National Resistance Front (NRF) forces have killed a Taliban Red Corps Commander in a clash in Paryan District of Panjshir Province on May 20, reports Hasht-e Subh Daily. His name is Mawlawi Ghaweer. The continuing clashes in the province have made the Taliban’s senior members, specifically their Acting Defense Minister, Mullah Yaqoob to travel to Panjshir for the purpose of leading the fight against the NRF forces.
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May - 20 
Clashes between the Taliban and opposition forces have led the Taliban to deploy additional forces in war zones and establish more checkpoints along the highways, Hasht-e Subh Daily, reports on May 21. The Taliban have increased forces and security c
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Clashes between the Taliban and opposition forces have led the Taliban to deploy additional forces in war zones and establish more checkpoints along the highways, Hasht-e Subh Daily, reports on May 21. The Taliban have increased forces and security checkpoints in Samangan, Baghlan and Parwan provinces along the Kabul-Balkh highway.
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May - 21 
A Constable from the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), identified as Tham Singh, sustained injuries when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals exploded in Bijapur District on May 21, reports The Hindu. “The blast took place ar
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A Constable from the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), identified as Tham Singh, sustained injuries when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals exploded in Bijapur District on May 21, reports The Hindu. “The blast took place around 2.40 p.m. between Pandemurga and Bangoli villages under Nelasnar Police Station limits, where a team of the CAF’s 8th battalion was out for an area domination operation,” a senior officer said.
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May - 21 
A team of Special Task Force (STF) arrested Mansoori Devi alias Mansoori Didi, a member of Vaishali Sub-Zonal Committee (VSZC) and Explosive Squad (ES) of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from her residence located at Ramkrishna Dubiyahi
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A team of Special Task Force (STF) arrested Mansoori Devi alias Mansoori Didi, a member of Vaishali Sub-Zonal Committee (VSZC) and Explosive Squad (ES) of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from her residence located at Ramkrishna Dubiyahi in Jaitpur Out Post (OP) under Saraiya Police Station limits in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar on May 21, reports News18. After preliminary interrogation, STF handed over Mansoori to Kudhni Police, after which she was produced in a special court on May 23. Mansoori came into the limelight in April 2013 after blowing up the base camp of Hari Construction Company near the Turkish Railway station in Kudhni. She was associated with the CPI-Maoist from the year 2011 and was active till 2019. Half a dozen of cases has been registered against Mansoori in different Police Stations of Kudhni, Sakra, Karja, Saraiya and Bagaha in Muzaffarpur District. Mansoori was active in Bagaha and Balmiki Nagar of West Champaran for the last few days, Muzaffarpur, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), said.
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May - 21 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 21, conducted searches at two locations in Assam’s Barpeta District in connection with a case related to Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), reports English.telugustop.com. “During the Searches conducted toda
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 21, conducted searches at two locations in Assam’s Barpeta District in connection with a case related to Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), reports English.telugustop.com. “During the Searches conducted today at the premises of accused persons in Barpeta District, jihadi literature used for imparting training and other incriminating documents have been seized,” the NIA official said. The case pertains to disruption of an active module of ABT having affiliation to proscribed organisation, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, operating in Barpeta District led by a Bangladeshi national, who had entered India illegally and was active in recruiting, training and motivating impressionable youth to join jihadi outfits and work in ABT’s (sleeper cells module) for creating a base for Al-Qaeda in India.
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May - 21 
Delhi Police’s Crime Branch arrested three persons and neutralised a syndicate supplying Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from Ghaziabad District in Uttar Pradesh, on May 21, reports India Today. It also recovered FICN notes worth more than INR 34.75
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Delhi Police’s Crime Branch arrested three persons and neutralised a syndicate supplying Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from Ghaziabad District in Uttar Pradesh, on May 21, reports India Today. It also recovered FICN notes worth more than INR 34.75 lakh. The three arrested were identified as Rajpal, Azeem and Ashish Jain. Along with the counterfeit notes, Police also recovered one printing machine, eight dyes used in making the notes, four boxes of ink, three CPU and one scanner.
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May - 21 
On May 21, India and Singapore have condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to expand bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, reports theshillongtimes.com. The two strategic partners also stresse
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On May 21, India and Singapore have condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to expand bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, reports theshillongtimes.com. The two strategic partners also stressed the need to enhance international cooperation to deal with terrorism in a comprehensive manner, the Ministry of External Affairs (MES) said on May 21. India and Singapore deliberated on these issues at their fourth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime which was held from May 18 to 19. “As strategic partners, India and Singapore strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross border terrorism and stressed the need to enhance international cooperation to combat terrorism in a comprehensive manner,” the MEA said in a statement.
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May - 21 
Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres shot dead Noor Ahmad Bangulzae, a pro-Army local death squad member, in front of District Headquarters Hospital in Mastung town (Mastung District) on May 21, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwah
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Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres shot dead Noor Ahmad Bangulzae, a pro-Army local death squad member, in front of District Headquarters Hospital in Mastung town (Mastung District) on May 21, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLF ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack. Major Gwahram Baloch said in a statement that the cadres of their outfit shot dead Noor Ahmad Bangulzae. Ahmad Bangulzae was a supporter of state forces in the killing of sympathizers of the Baloch National movement and enforced disappearances of innocent people, including those associated with the movement. Major Gwahram Baloch said that Noor Ahmad Bangulzai was an important accomplice of Siraj Raisani, the former head of state death squad, in the Baloch genocidal mission, after whose death he was given all the responsibilities on the political scene and presented as the leader of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP). His group was active in the areas around Mastung, Bolan, and was involved in the kidnapping and martyrdom of Baloch fighters as well as social evils such as robbery, kidnapping for ransom and extortion.
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May - 21 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has asked its leaders and activists and those of its affiliated organisations to keep themselves away from the campaigning of Cumilla City Corporation (CCC) polls, reports Prothom Alo. On May 21, the Cumilla distric
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has asked its leaders and activists and those of its affiliated organisations to keep themselves away from the campaigning of Cumilla City Corporation (CCC) polls, reports Prothom Alo. On May 21, the Cumilla district (south) BNP president Begum Rabeya Chowdhury and its secretary Amin-Ur Roshid, issued a special notification to this effect. Earlier. a similar instruction had come earlier from the BNP’s central body. The latest notice said the BNP, as per its central decision, would not participate in any election under the current regime as well as the election commission. CCC polls are scheduled for June 15.
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May - 21 
The round-the-clock protest staged by the general public in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Galle Face in Colombo calling for the resignation of the President and the government continued on May 21 for the 43rd consecutive day with more peop
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The round-the-clock protest staged by the general public in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Galle Face in Colombo calling for the resignation of the President and the government continued on May 21 for the 43rd consecutive day with more people from various parts of the country joining the protest, reports Colombo Page. Meanwhile, the ‘No Deal Gama’ protest in front of Temple Trees continues for the ninth day on May 21. Members of the ‘No Deal Gama’ also started social care programs on May 21 and as a first step, the protesters took steps to clean the Wellawatte beach.
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May - 21 
According to the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, recent restrictions on Afghan women have fuelled international opposition to the Taliban’s interim administration, reports Khaama News on May 22. The US Special Representative
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According to the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, recent restrictions on Afghan women have fuelled international opposition to the Taliban’s interim administration, reports Khaama News on May 22. The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, wrote on his Twitter handle, that he met with Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and during the discussion, highlighted the international community’s growing and “unified opposition” as a result of recent restrictions on Afghan women and girls.
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May - 21 
On May 21, three Taliban fighters, including a commander named Obaidullah, was killed in internal clashes, in Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 21, three Taliban fighters, including a commander named Obaidullah, was killed in internal clashes, in Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 22 
Navies of India and Bangladesh on May 22, began a two-day coordinated patrol in the northern Bay of Bengal in reflection of their growing cooperation to ensure maritime security in the region, reports vervetimes.com. Indian Navy officials said the t
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Navies of India and Bangladesh on May 22, began a two-day coordinated patrol in the northern Bay of Bengal in reflection of their growing cooperation to ensure maritime security in the region, reports vervetimes.com. Indian Navy officials said the two navies are undertaking joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the region. Two indigenously built Indian Navy ships — Kora, a guided-missile corvette, and Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel — are participating in the exercise, the officials said. The Bangladeshi Navy has also deployed two ships — BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah. In addition to the ships, maritime patrol aircraft of both navies are participating in the coordinated patrol, the officials said.
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May - 22 
An ‘area committee member (ACM)’ of the ‘Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ashok Pune, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal, in Kandha
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An ‘area committee member (ACM)’ of the ‘Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ashok Pune, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal, in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 22, reports The Pioneer. Ashok, a resident of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, was involved in many violent activities in Kandhamal District from 2016. The main causes behind his surrender are the anti-people activities and mindless violence of the Maoists, Kandhamal SP said.
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May - 22 
More than 350 bags of tendu (Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) leaves collected by the tribals were set on fire by the cadres of New Democratic Revolution Zindabad (NDRZ) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at the Dadekasa-Bilal Kasa tendu
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More than 350 bags of tendu (Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) leaves collected by the tribals were set on fire by the cadres of New Democratic Revolution Zindabad (NDRZ) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at the Dadekasa-Bilal Kasa tendu leaves collection centre under the south forest division of the Lanji Tehsil (revenue unit) in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on May 22, reports The Times of India. Maoists left a letter at the site, warning that ‘Police informers’ and supporters would have to meet a similar fate. Maoists also demanded to increase the wages of the tribals. There were eight to 10 Maoist cadres in the incident including women. Earlier, a forest guard was killed by the Maoists, and it is a sudden increase in the Maoist activities in Madhya Pradesh, said the Police.
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May - 22 
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to target railway tracks in and around Punjab in India, intelligence agencies warned, reports India Today on May 23. Intelligence agencies issued an alert warning that Pakistan’s ISI has hatche
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Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to target railway tracks in and around Punjab in India, intelligence agencies warned, reports India Today on May 23. Intelligence agencies issued an alert warning that Pakistan’s ISI has hatched a big conspiracy to target railway tracks in Punjab and its surrounding States and said the plans to blow up railway tracks were being formulated to hit freight trains. Intelligence agencies also stated in the alert that ISI is funding its operatives in India on a large scale to target railway tracks. Pakistan’s sleeper cells present in India are being paid hefty amounts to carry out terror activities.
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May - 22 
Two militants of an unnamed outfit were arrested from Elangkhangpokpi area and Chajing Khunou of Kakching District of Manipur on May 22, reports The Sangai Express. During a search operation, one militant identified as Elangbam Rabi was arrested from
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Two militants of an unnamed outfit were arrested from Elangkhangpokpi area and Chajing Khunou of Kakching District of Manipur on May 22, reports The Sangai Express. During a search operation, one militant identified as Elangbam Rabi was arrested from Elangkhangpokpi area while the other militant identified as Mutum Meiraba was arrested from Chajing Khunou. The arrested militants were reportedly tasked to carry out extortion around the Sugnu area.
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May - 22 
Five Baloch persons were forcibly disappeared after being detained by the intelligence agencies with Security Forces (SFs) from the Maripur area of Kemari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 22, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The missin
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Five Baloch persons were forcibly disappeared after being detained by the intelligence agencies with Security Forces (SFs) from the Maripur area of Kemari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 22, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The missing persons were identified as Nawaz Ali, son of Nasir, Adil, son of Imam Bakhsh, Zahid, son of Jan Muhammad, Israr, son of Anwar and Ali, son of Bakhshi. Israr Nawaz and Ali have been forcibly disappeared by the Army before. Ali and Israr are students and footballers, while the other missing persons are involved in fishing and labour.
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May - 22 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and several others injured when Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) cadres attacked an Army check post at Madag-e-Kalat in the Dandar area of Kolwah tehsil in Kech District of Balochistan on May 22, reports Rad
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and several others injured when Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) cadres attacked an Army check post at Madag-e-Kalat in the Dandar area of Kolwah tehsil in Kech District of Balochistan on May 22, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BNA ‘spokesman’ Mureed Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 22 
On May 22, Khulna Additional Session Court Judge SM Ashikur Rahman sentenced two Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) militants, Nur Mohammad alias Anik and Mujahidul Islam alias Rafi, to a 20-year rigorous imprisonment in a case filed over
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On May 22, Khulna Additional Session Court Judge SM Ashikur Rahman sentenced two Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) militants, Nur Mohammad alias Anik and Mujahidul Islam alias Rafi, to a 20-year rigorous imprisonment in a case filed over the explosive act, reports Prothom Alo. The convicted duo, who were students of Khulna University (KU), have also been fined Tk 100,000 each. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional six months of imprisonment. On 24 January in 2020, police raided the rented house at Gollamari area nearby Khulna University campus and detained them along with huge number of explosive substances recovered from their procession.
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May - 22 
On May 22, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will have to join the next parliamentary polls accepting the existing electoral system, reports Prothom Alo. Noting that the caretaker governmen
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On May 22, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will have to join the next parliamentary polls accepting the existing electoral system, reports Prothom Alo. Noting that the caretaker government system has been sent to the museum through the Apex Court verdict, Obaidul Quader also general secretary of Awami League, said the general election will be held in Bangladesh under the Election Commission (EC), like that in other democratic countries.
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May - 22 
Police, on May 22, arrested a suspect in connection with the assault on a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and a Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Panchikawatte area in Maradana and set fire to a Police vehicle following the violence that
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Police, on May 22, arrested a suspect in connection with the assault on a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and a Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Panchikawatte area in Maradana and set fire to a Police vehicle following the violence that took place in front of Temple Trees and at the Galle Face on May 9, reports Colombo Page. After the assault on the officers, the suspect had stripped the car and taken its parts. Police have found one of the parts in the possession of the arrested suspect, who is a resident of Maradana.
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May - 22 
On May 22, a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) accidentally detonated killing an Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) terrorist and injuring three other IS-KP terrorists in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar province, said reports Bak
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On May 22, a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) accidentally detonated killing an Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) terrorist and injuring three other IS-KP terrorists in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar province, said reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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May - 22 
On May 22, one person was injured in an explosion that occurred near the gate of Istiqlal Hall in Police District (PD) 5 of Kabul city under Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. An eyewitness said that the incident happened while the participants of a
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On May 22, one person was injured in an explosion that occurred near the gate of Istiqlal Hall in Police District (PD) 5 of Kabul city under Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. An eyewitness said that the incident happened while the participants of a ceremony marking the death anniversary of the Islamic Emirate’s former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, were coming out of the hall. Senior members of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) attended the gathering at the hall held to mark the anniversary of the death of Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, the former IEA Emir (supreme leader).
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May - 22 
On May 22, National Resistance Front (NRF), in an ambush, killed 20 Taliban fighters in the Hesarak area of Rukha District, reports Hasht-e-Subh. According to Ali Meysam Nazari, head of foreign relations for the NRF, the Taliban fighters were trying
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On May 22, National Resistance Front (NRF), in an ambush, killed 20 Taliban fighters in the Hesarak area of Rukha District, reports Hasht-e-Subh. According to Ali Meysam Nazari, head of foreign relations for the NRF, the Taliban fighters were trying to attack the NRF’s military base in the Hesarak area of Rukha district, but they were ambushed by Resistance forces instead.
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May - 22 
On May 22, Taliban fighters killed three unidentified armed men during clashes in two separate incidents in Jabal al-Siraj District and the Tilanchi village in Charikar District of Parwan Province, Bakhtar News Agency.
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On May 22, Taliban fighters killed three unidentified armed men during clashes in two separate incidents in Jabal al-Siraj District and the Tilanchi village in Charikar District of Parwan Province, Bakhtar News Agency.
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May - 22 
On May 22, the Taliban fighters killed two fighters of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Mohammad Ashraf and Zakaria Andarabi, in the Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily.
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On May 22, the Taliban fighters killed two fighters of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Mohammad Ashraf and Zakaria Andarabi, in the Andarab District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh Daily.
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May - 22 
On May 22, unidentified people blew up three power pylons in the Qadamgah area of Khulm District of Samangan Province, reports Xinhua.
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On May 22, unidentified people blew up three power pylons in the Qadamgah area of Khulm District of Samangan Province, reports Xinhua.
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May - 22 
The acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum said a commission has been formed to facilitate the holding of a Loya Jirga (National Assembly), reports Tolo News on May 23. However, Minister Shohabuddin Delawar did not provide details on the exact date o
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The acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum said a commission has been formed to facilitate the holding of a Loya Jirga (National Assembly), reports Tolo News on May 23. However, Minister Shohabuddin Delawar did not provide details on the exact date of the Loya Jirga, saying that influential Afghan figures will be invited. “There will be a Loya Jirga in which all Afghans will participate. The influential Afghans who will be effective for the peace and development of Afghanistan,” he said. Also, there is no information about the members of the commission who are making preparations for holding the Loya Jirga.
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May - 23 
Dawood Ibrahim is currently in Karachi, Pakistan, Alishah Parker, son of his sister Haseena Parker has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Financial Express reports on May 24. Alishah also told the central agency that he and his family are not in
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Dawood Ibrahim is currently in Karachi, Pakistan, Alishah Parker, son of his sister Haseena Parker has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Financial Express reports on May 24. Alishah also told the central agency that he and his family are not in contact with Dawood, adding that the latter’s wife Mehjabin contacts his wife and sisters during festivals. “Dawood Ibrahim is my maternal uncle and he used to live on the fourth floor of the Dambarwala building in south Mumbai till 1986. I have heard from various sources and relatives that Dawood Ibrahim is in Karachi,” Parkar said in his statement. “I was not born when he moved to Karachi and neither I nor my family members are in touch with him. Occasionally, on Eid, Diwali and other festive occasions, Mrs Mehjabeen Dawood Ibrahim – my aunt and my maternal uncle get in touch with my wife Ayesha and my sisters,” he added.
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May - 23 
On May 23, two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants surrendered in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Deepak Gowalla and Raj Sahani were trained under the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA),
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On May 23, two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants surrendered in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Deepak Gowalla and Raj Sahani were trained under the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), a militant outfit in Manipur. The duo laid down one 7.65 Pistol with one live ammunition, one 0.22 Pistol with 6 live ammunition and ammunition of AK-47 rifle.
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May - 23 
A local tribal, identified as Kulle Kowasi (42) was killed by a ‘platoon’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Doddur village under Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 23, reports
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A local tribal, identified as Kulle Kowasi (42) was killed by a ‘platoon’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Doddur village under Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 23, reports The Times of India. Kowasi was abducted and thrashed before being killed. He had been trying to get a road to his village by opposing the Maoists, said the local tribals.
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May - 23 
An Intelligence Bureau report has sounded an alert about the possibility of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed terrorists are likely to target tracks in Punjab for sabotaging railway tracks to cause major accidents, reports oneindia.
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An Intelligence Bureau report has sounded an alert about the possibility of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed terrorists are likely to target tracks in Punjab for sabotaging railway tracks to cause major accidents, reports oneindia.com on May 24. The Intelligence says that the ISI has directed the Khalistan groups to undertake this operation and in particular target the goods trains. This Intelligence once again signals the attempts being made by the Khalistan groups to carry out terror attacks and revive its movement. In this backdrop the probe agencies have also found that the Khalistan elements had outsourced the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack on the Punjab Police's intelligence headquarters in Mohali to gangsters. An Indian Express report said that the ones who carried out the attack are from Jhajjar in Haryana and Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, have a criminal record and were paid to carry out the attack. Even if one were to take the case of the Ludhiana Court blast, it was found that it was the handiwork of gangsters involved in smuggling. They would smuggle drugs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the behest of the ISI and then strike in Punjab, the probe also learnt. An official said that this modus operandi has been going on for long and the Khalistan groups have been outsourcing terror strikes to gangsters in a bid to avoid the heat. The fact that they use a gangster to carry out the attack gives the agencies the impression that the same is done by a local criminal group and not the ISI backed Khalistan forces.
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May - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 23 arrested two militants from Pattan area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 23 arrested two militants from Pattan area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 23 
Some states are leveraging expertise in the digital domain to indulge in contemporary forms of cross-border terrorism, India has said in UN Security Council on May 23, as it underlined the need to address the abuse of digital technologies by terroris
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Some states are leveraging expertise in the digital domain to indulge in contemporary forms of cross-border terrorism, India has said in UN Security Council on May 23, as it underlined the need to address the abuse of digital technologies by terrorist groups to radicalise and incite violence, reports vervetimes.com. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti told the UN Security Council briefing on The Use of Digital Technologies in Maintaining International Peace and Security that there is a need for addressing the abuse of digital technologies by the terrorist groups to disseminate terrorist ideologies, radicalise, incite violence and recruit the next generation of terrorist actors by taking advantage of the enhanced online presence of the youth. “They have become adept at using gaming chat rooms, the dark web, and other restricted access sites and unregulated online spaces to spread propaganda and incite violence. There have been instances of terrorists live-streaming their attacks on major platforms to maximise publicity and impact, he said.
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May - 23 
Srinagar Police arrested two local hybrid terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF)/Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir on May 23 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The Police also recovered incriminating
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Srinagar Police arrested two local hybrid terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF)/Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir on May 23 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The Police also recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds and one silencer. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted quoting IGP Kashmir, “Srinagar Police arrested 2 local hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds and 1 silencer recovered. Case registered. Investigation going on. It is a big success for Police.”
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May - 23 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken custody of four persons suspectedly involved in the 1993 Bombay serial blasts, after they were apprehended by Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on May 12, 2022 – nearly three decades after the Ma
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken custody of four persons suspectedly involved in the 1993 Bombay serial blasts, after they were apprehended by Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on May 12, 2022 – nearly three decades after the March 12, 1993 terror outrage, reports ommcomnews.com. A Mumbai court has given the probe agency seven days custody of the four, identified as Abu Bakar alias Abdul Gafoor, Syed Qureshi alias Rahat Jan Qureshi, Mohammad Shoaib Qureshi alias Shoaib Bawa, and Mohammad Yusuf Ismail alias Yusuf Bhatka for its investigation. According to sources all the four accused were from Mumbai, but on their passports their addresses were shown as Mira Road (Maharashtra), two from Bengaluru (Karnataka), and one from Tamil Nadu.
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May - 23 
Two soldiers were killed after terrorists attacked Security Forces (SFs) in the general area Mir Ali of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 23, reports Geo News. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs
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Two soldiers were killed after terrorists attacked Security Forces (SFs) in the general area Mir Ali of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on May 23, reports Geo News. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists' location. But during the “intense exchange of fire”, two soldiers were killed. The dead soldiers were identified as 20-year-old Sepoy Zahoor Khan, a resident of Lower Dir District, and 23-year-old Sepoy Rahim Gul, a resident of Abbottabad District.
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May - 23 
A session of the National Assembly, the upper house of the Federal Parliament, approved eight various ordinances on May 23, reports My Republica. The ordinances approved include the Social Security (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2022; Acid and Other Ha
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A session of the National Assembly, the upper house of the Federal Parliament, approved eight various ordinances on May 23, reports My Republica. The ordinances approved include the Social Security (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2022; Acid and Other Harmful Chemical Substances (Regulation) Ordinance,2022; the Nepal Police and Province Police (Operation, Supervision and Coordination) First Amendment Ordinance, 2022; the Medicine (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2022; the Health Professionals and Health Institutions' Security (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2022; the Ordinance Amending Some Acts Related to Criminal Offence and Criminal Procedures, 2022; the Ordinance Amending Some Acts Against Sexual Violence, 2022 and the Railway Ordinance, 2022. The meeting unanimously approved all the eight ordinances. National Assembly chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina directed the lawmakers to be present in the Federal Parliament's assembly hall in the designated time on May 24 (today), as President Bidya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to address the joint session of the Federal Parliament and present the Policies and Programmes of the Government for the Fiscal Year 2022/23.
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May - 23 
On May 23, the High Court (HC) bench of Justice Jahangir Hossain Selim and Justice SM Mozibur Rahman granted permanent bail to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Cumilla arson case, reports Daily Star. In 2019, the HC
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On May 23, the High Court (HC) bench of Justice Jahangir Hossain Selim and Justice SM Mozibur Rahman granted permanent bail to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Cumilla arson case, reports Daily Star. In 2019, the HC had granted ad-interim bail to the BNP chief and issued the rule asking the state why she should not be granted permanent bail in this case. Khaleda's lawyer Kayser Kamal said she is accused in 37 criminal cases and on bail in 35 of them. She is convicted in two more cases.
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May - 23 
Following a meeting of the Constitution Amendment drafting committee held this evening at the Prime Minister’s office, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was presented to the Cabinet on May 23, reports Colombo Page. The Cabinet took the decision
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Following a meeting of the Constitution Amendment drafting committee held this evening at the Prime Minister’s office, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was presented to the Cabinet on May 23, reports Colombo Page. The Cabinet took the decision to distribute copies of the amendment, to be discussed on May 27, amongst the Parliament Party Leaders for their observations. Following this, the amendment will be sent back to Cabinet for final approval, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a statement. The 21st Amendment is expected to annul the 20A which gave unlimited powers to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after abolishing the 19th Amendment. Minister of Justice, Prisons and Constitutional Reforms, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, said the 21 Amendment includes clauses that reduce the powers of the executive presidency and prevent people with dual citizenship from holding parliamentary seats.
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May - 24 
A Police constable, Saifullah Qadri, was shot dead and his seven-year-old daughter injured when terrorists fired indiscriminately at them outside their home at Ganaie Mohalla in Anchar area of Srinagar, capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), on May 24,
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A Police constable, Saifullah Qadri, was shot dead and his seven-year-old daughter injured when terrorists fired indiscriminately at them outside their home at Ganaie Mohalla in Anchar area of Srinagar, capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Constable Saifullah Qadri was leaving home to drop his daughter for tuition when the attack took place
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May - 24 
The leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the United States on May 24, during Quad Summit, unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and reiterated their condemnation of terrorist attacks, includin
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The leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the United States on May 24, during Quad Summit, unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and reiterated their condemnation of terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror groups, reports Daily Excelsior. In a Quad Joint Leaders’ statement issued after the second in-person meeting of the Quad leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated that there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds whatsoever. “We condemn unequivocally terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said. “We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks,” the leaders said in the joint statement.
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May - 24 
At least three vehicles engaged in road construction work at Tala Pipili village under Sadar Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha were allegedly set ablaze by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres late on May 24, re
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At least three vehicles engaged in road construction work at Tala Pipili village under Sadar Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha were allegedly set ablaze by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres late on May 24, reports Odisha TV. The vehicles include a tractor, a JCB machine, and a tipper. A contractor of Bhawanipatna had engaged those vehicles in the construction work. However, the Maoists set the vehicles on fire alleging low quality work.
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May - 24 
Dawood Ibrahim used to live in Karachi (Pakistan) near Ghazi Shah Peer Mazaar, and Chhota Shakeel used to work for him, the latter's brother-in-law and gang member Saleem Qureshi alias Salim Fruit told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during an inter
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Dawood Ibrahim used to live in Karachi (Pakistan) near Ghazi Shah Peer Mazaar, and Chhota Shakeel used to work for him, the latter's brother-in-law and gang member Saleem Qureshi alias Salim Fruit told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during an interrogation on May 24, reports abplive.com. During interrogation, Salim revealed that Chota Shakeel is in Karachi. The matter pertains to a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and an FIR booked against Dawood Ibrahim and his associates in February, 2022 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading terror and planning to disturb religious harmony. The agency suspects that Salim has visited Pakistan several times and works for Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel in Mumbai. ED has gathered information about his bank accounts and assets.
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May - 24 
Five kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered during a search operation by the ‘D Company of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) 206 Corps’ between
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Five kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered during a search operation by the ‘D Company of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) 206 Corps’ between Elmagunda and Minpa in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, reports livehindustan.com. Between Elmagunda and Minpa in Sukma district, the Maoists had conspired to carry out a major incident by planting an IED to target the Security Force (SFs), which was foiled by the search team. The IED was later on detonated safely by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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May - 24 
Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 24, arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, identified as Junaid Mohammed from Dapodi area of Pune District in Maharashtra, reports Daily Pioneer. The ATS officials said that Junaid had be
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Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 24, arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, identified as Junaid Mohammed from Dapodi area of Pune District in Maharashtra, reports Daily Pioneer. The ATS officials said that Junaid had been touch with a Kashmir-based terrorist outfit “Gajvate Al Hind”, owing allegiance to LeT, through social media. He was receiving funds from the terrorist outfit. A resident of Khamgaon town in Buldhana District (Maharashtra), Junaid had been living in Pune for the past one and a half years. He was on the ATS’ radar for the past eight days. After establishing that he was reportedly active and linked to the LeT’s terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir and abroad, through certain social media platforms, the ATS sleuths arrested him. Junaid’s name had cropped during the investigations in a terror funding case by the ATS.
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May - 24 
On May 24, posters printed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the pictures of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nirmala Biswas aka Nirmala Devi aka Seema Biswas aka Nimu aka Swapna aka Tina and Amirudd
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On May 24, posters printed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the pictures of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nirmala Biswas aka Nirmala Devi aka Seema Biswas aka Nimu aka Swapna aka Tina and Amiruddin Ahmed aka Amir Uddin Naskar aka Sunil aka Rana Chowdhury aka Surya, were found in the Kalipur area of Chakdaha municipality under Kalyani subdivision in Nadia District of West Bengal, reports thewall.in. The posters claimed that if the two Maoists (Nirmala and Amiruddin) are found, the person sharing information will be rewarded with INR 500,000 reward.
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May - 24 
On May 24, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) left by individuals from Myanmar were recovered near Border Pillar-88 along the Indo- Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District of Manipur. The recovered IEDs were destroyed on the spot itself for ensuri
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On May 24, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) left by individuals from Myanmar were recovered near Border Pillar-88 along the Indo- Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District of Manipur. The recovered IEDs were destroyed on the spot itself for ensuring security in the region and prevention of any loss to life or property.
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May - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Awantipora sub-district of Pulwama District on May 24 by arresting eight militant associates, reports Daily Excelsior. SF said the preliminary investigation revealed that the arr
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Awantipora sub-district of Pulwama District on May 24 by arresting eight militant associates, reports Daily Excelsior. SF said the preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested men were involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms and ammunition to two Jaish militants in the area. The eight arrested militant associates were identified by Police as Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, Manzoor Ahmad Dar, Fayaz Ahmad Rather, Shabir Ahmad Rather, Mohammad Latief Rather, Sheeraz Ahmad Mir and Waseem Ahmad Bhat- all resident of the Awantipora. “Incriminating materials including ammunition were also recovered from their possession. Besides, vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized,” an unnamed Police spokesman said. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested terrorist associates were involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms/ammunition to two active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit JeM namely Asif Sheikh resident of Monghama and Ajaz Bhat resident of Syedabad Pastuna Tral,” the spokesman added.
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May - 24 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Punjab Police has asked the Centre to issue a lookout circular against a Malaysia-based handler in connection with the Ludhiana court blast after it was revealed that he allegedly played a crucial role in establishing
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Punjab Police has asked the Centre to issue a lookout circular against a Malaysia-based handler in connection with the Ludhiana court blast after it was revealed that he allegedly played a crucial role in establishing contact between the accused in India, Pakistan-based entities and Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda, reports Hindustan Times on May 25. Harpreet Singh alias Happy Malaysia is a cousin brother of Surmukh Singh alias Samu of Panju Kalal village in Amritsar, one of the key accused in the case. Surmukh was brought on production warrant from Amritsar jail by the STF on May 23. A senior STF official, who is part of the investigation said, “Our investigation has found that Surmukh had been in contact with some smugglers backed by the ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] and Khalistani terrorist Rinda in Pakistan. We have identified Harpreet Singh alias Happy Malaysia, who is presently living in Malaysia and Surmukh’s cousin brother, to have arranged Surmukh’s contact with the Pakistan-based entities.” The official said that the STF has written to the Centre for issuing a lookout circular against Happy Malaysia. He said that they have also initiated the process to extradite Happy Malaysia. Surmukh’s role in the Ludhiana court blast had come to the fore on May 20 when the STF’s Amritsar team had busted a cross-border drug and arms smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons—Sawinder Singh, Harpreet Singh and a minor of Dhanoia Khurd village, and Dilbagh Singh of Chak Allah Bakash village in Amritsar. Dilbagh had admitted to receiving the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) used in the December 23, 2021 Ludhiana court blast from a drone sent from Pakistan and supplying it to the perpetrator of the blast.
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May - 24 
Three civilians were injured in a grenade attack on a naka party of Police and CRPF at Yaripora area of Kulgam District in the evening of May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants hurled a grenade and also fired upon a naka party of
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Three civilians were injured in a grenade attack on a naka party of Police and CRPF at Yaripora area of Kulgam District in the evening of May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants hurled a grenade and also fired upon a naka party of CRPF and Police in Yaripora, however, it missed the target and exploded away from them. Three civilians received injuries, who have been shifted to hospital, where their condition is said to be stable.
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May - 24 
To scale up anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently opened two new Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Elmagunda and Potakpalli areas in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The
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To scale up anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently opened two new Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Elmagunda and Potakpalli areas in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Print on May 25. These new FOBs will help the CRPF to penetrate deeper into the forested areas affected by the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) to improve road connectivity and facilitate other Central schemes.
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May - 24 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 24 arrested five cadres of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) from different areas of Sindh, reports The Balochistan Post. The CTD said it had arrested three BLA cadres f
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 24 arrested five cadres of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) from different areas of Sindh, reports The Balochistan Post. The CTD said it had arrested three BLA cadres from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the arrested cadres, including 11 hand grenades, 50 detonators and 15 safety fuses. CTD said the BLA cadres were involved in an attack targeting the Army convoy in 2005. They had also transported over 22 kilos of explosives from Jacobabad to Sukkur in January 2022. Separately, the CTD identified the SRA cadres as Manzoor Hussain who was arrested in Subhan Colony of Hyderabad city (Hyderabad District). The CTD claimed that he was involved in the bomb blasts in Saddar, Karachi, and the Hyderabad Railway Track. CTD said that Hussain was also the mastermind of various attacks targeting the Security Forces (SFs). CTD added that Hussain had made a “failed attempt” to conduct an IED blast on March 23, Pakistan Day.
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May - 24 
The Government’s policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2022/23 have been presented by President Bidya Devi Bhandari before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on May 24, reports My Republica. Prior to this, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deu
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The Government’s policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2022/23 have been presented by President Bidya Devi Bhandari before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on May 24, reports My Republica. Prior to this, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba handed a copy of the Government's policies and programs to the Head-of-State. The President was welcomed by Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota and National Assembly Chair Ganesh Prasad Timilsina at the New Baneshwor-based Federal Parliament building. As per the provision, the Government’s policies and programs need to be passed by the Cabinet before they can be presented at a joint session of the Federal Parliament by the President. Being based on the policies and programs, the government will be bringing a budget for the upcoming fiscal year on coming Jyestha 15, on May 29, as per the budget announcement calendar stipulated by the Constitution.
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May - 24 
On May 24, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said the prolonged uncertainty of repatriation is enticing Rohingyas to get involved in criminal activities, reports Prothom Alo. “They (Rohingyas) are becoming frustrated due to protracted uncertainty ove
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On May 24, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said the prolonged uncertainty of repatriation is enticing Rohingyas to get involved in criminal activities, reports Prothom Alo. “They (Rohingyas) are becoming frustrated due to protracted uncertainty over their repatriation which has a potential risk as it entices many of them to get involved in criminal activities,” PM Hasina said.
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May - 24 
On May 24, Sri Lanka’s leading business chamber, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has written to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform suggesting few more enhancements to strengthen the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, re
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On May 24, Sri Lanka’s leading business chamber, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has written to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform suggesting few more enhancements to strengthen the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform Monday presented the draft 21st Amendment to the Constitution to the Cabinet of Ministers. In a letter to the Minister of Justice, the Chamber of Commerce, while welcoming the many positive features in the legislation to improve the governance framework in the country, said the 21st amendment can be strengthened further with a few more amendments “necessitated by past learnings and current context to meet the aspirations of the people, including the business community, who are seeking a ‘system change.”
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May - 24 
On May 24, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin stated that the Maldives urgently needs legislation to protect the rights o
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On May 24, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin stated that the Maldives urgently needs legislation to protect the rights of victims of terrorism, reports Rajje.mv. She made this statement while briefing the media on her preliminary findings during her recent visit.
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May - 25 
An ‘Action Committee’ member of the Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vijay Yadav aka Sandeep Yadav of Baburamdih village under Lutua Police Station limits in Gaya District, died in dense forest of Bihar on May 25, reports
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An ‘Action Committee’ member of the Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vijay Yadav aka Sandeep Yadav of Baburamdih village under Lutua Police Station limits in Gaya District, died in dense forest of Bihar on May 25, reports UNI. As a member of ‘action committee’ (AC) of CPI-Maoist, Vijay, carrying a reward of INR 8.4 million, was active in Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal and around 88 number of cases has been lodged against him at various Police Stations in Aurangabad and its adjoining Districts. It is suspected that he died due to illness, said the Aurangabad, Superintendent of Police (SP), K. K. Mishra.
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An Army porter injured in a gunfight in Jumagund village of Kupwara District on May 26 succumbed to his injuries, reports Greater Kashmir. The porter, identified as Ab Lateef Mir, son of Ab Majeed Mir, a resident of Kuchiban Jummagund, succumbed to i
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An Army porter injured in a gunfight in Jumagund village of Kupwara District on May 26 succumbed to his injuries, reports Greater Kashmir. The porter, identified as Ab Lateef Mir, son of Ab Majeed Mir, a resident of Kuchiban Jummagund, succumbed to injuries at a hospital after receiving firearm injuries in the encounter.
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May - 25 
An Army soldier, identified as Naik Ajay Kumar, was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Naik Ajay Kumar was part of routine patrol party when he stepped o
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An Army soldier, identified as Naik Ajay Kumar, was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Naik Ajay Kumar was part of routine patrol party when he stepped over the landmine leading to a explosion. He sustained injuries on both his legs.
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May - 25 
Kashmiri TV actress Amreen Bhat (35) was shot dead by terrorists near her residence at Hushroo in the Chadoora area of Budgam District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Amreen Bhatt’s 10 year old nephew was also injured in the attack.
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Kashmiri TV actress Amreen Bhat (35) was shot dead by terrorists near her residence at Hushroo in the Chadoora area of Budgam District on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Amreen Bhatt’s 10 year old nephew was also injured in the attack.
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May - 25 
On May 25, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Kamong Maning Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports E Pao. During a search operation, one MA-1 assault rifle, three MA-1 assault rifle magazines, 54 live rounds (5.56mm) of MA 1
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On May 25, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Kamong Maning Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports E Pao. During a search operation, one MA-1 assault rifle, three MA-1 assault rifle magazines, 54 live rounds (5.56mm) of MA 1 assault rifle, one local-made .32 pistol and magazine with four rounds, one Chinese hand grenade and four Kenwood handheld sets, hidden near the dam of Leimakhong river at Kamong Maning Leikai were recovered.
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May - 25 
SFs on May 25 foiled an infiltration bid in Jumagund area of Kupwara District and killed three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, reports Daily Excelsior. “Based on a specific input developed by Police regarding an infiltration attempt by terrorists i
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SFs on May 25 foiled an infiltration bid in Jumagund area of Kupwara District and killed three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, reports Daily Excelsior. “Based on a specific input developed by Police regarding an infiltration attempt by terrorists in Jumagund village in Kupwara, the ultras were intercepted by the Army and police,” a police spokesperson said. Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 25 
The inviolate core zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) situated in Madhya Pradesh has come under the control of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Hindustan Times on May 26. The presence and regular movements of armed Maoi
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The inviolate core zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) situated in Madhya Pradesh has come under the control of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Hindustan Times on May 26. The presence and regular movements of armed Maoists in four of the six zones of the KTR have been confirmed, said S.K. Singh, the Reserve’s Field Director. Two tiger reserves, Indravati in Chhattisgarh and Palamu in Jharkhand, are already under Maoist control. To spread their influence to Amarkantak in Anuppur District of Madhya Pradesh through KTR is the plan of CPI-Maoist cadres. Three Police outposts and four battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been planned to deploy in the KTR, said Balaghat, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sameer Saurabh.
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May - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the Karnal Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and ammunition recovery case in which four terror suspects were arrested earlier this month by Haryana Police, the agency said on
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the Karnal Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and ammunition recovery case in which four terror suspects were arrested earlier this month by Haryana Police, the agency said on May 25, reports The Print. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the case to the NIA to probe the matter and the anti-terror agency registered an FIR this week. “We took over Karnal IED recovery case this week,” a senior NIA official, privy to the development said. Four terror suspects were arrested by Haryana Police near Bastara toll plaza at 4 am on May 5. The suspects were identified as Gurpreet, Amandeep, Parminder and Bhupinder. Three IEDs, one country-made pistol, 31 live cartridges, INR131,000 cash and six mobile phones were recovered from the terror suspects who belong to Punjab. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij had said that the terror suspects got explosives from Pakistan through drones and were tasked with carrying them to Adilabad in Telangana. The operation to arrest them was carried out jointly by Telangana, Punjab and Haryana Police. “Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) commander Harvinder Singh Rinda had shared a location with the four accused directing them to deliver the explosives to Adilabad, Telangana. Rinda is backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). BKI had executed the 2021 Ludhiana blast with the help of Rinda,” Haryana Police said.
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May - 25 
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to two persons, Dharminder Singh alias Fauji and Kirpal Singh, allegedly with links to the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) being tried under the sedition law, reports Hindustan Times. The duo, Dharminder and
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to two persons, Dharminder Singh alias Fauji and Kirpal Singh, allegedly with links to the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) being tried under the sedition law, reports Hindustan Times. The duo, Dharminder and Kripal were booked for various offences in an FIR in May 2018, including 124-A (sedition) and under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967, at Police Station Rangar Nangal in Batala. They were behind bars for nearly four years. As per lawyer, Arnav Sood, the allegations were of petitioners having some link with an illegal organisation, SFJ and the organisation aiding them financially in executing various illegal and unlawful activities. The court observed that in view of the developments in the Supreme Court, it does not appear probable in any near future that the trial is likely to make any progress.
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May - 25 
Three Pakistani terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were killed in a “chance” encounter with Security Forces at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. One Policema
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Three Pakistani terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were killed in a “chance” encounter with Security Forces at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. One Policeman also killed during the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said the encounter took place at Najibhat crossing naka (checkpoints) laid by the Security Forces (SFs). The three terrorists could have come to Srinagar and carried out some big attack, he said. The IGP said the terrorists were active in the hilly areas of Gulmarg for the last three to four months. We were regularly tracking them, he said, adding, so far this year, 22 Pakistani terrorists have been killed in various encounters with SFs.
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May - 25 
Two ‘area committee members (ACM)’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramsingh alias Sitaram Bakka Atram (63) and Madhuri Bhuri alias Suman Raju Mattami (34), carrying a total reward of INR 1.2 million on their head, s
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Two ‘area committee members (ACM)’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramsingh alias Sitaram Bakka Atram (63) and Madhuri Bhuri alias Suman Raju Mattami (34), carrying a total reward of INR 1.2 million on their head, surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 25, reports The Free Press Journal. Both Ramsingh and Madhuri were working as ‘ACM’ of Bhamragad Area Technical Dalam and Permili Local Operating Squad (LOS) respectively, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal, said.
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May - 25 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 25 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Malik Zahid, in Lalamusa area of Gujrat District in Punjab, reports Dawn. A spokesman for CTD said the CTD personnel had arrested Mal
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 25 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Malik Zahid, in Lalamusa area of Gujrat District in Punjab, reports Dawn. A spokesman for CTD said the CTD personnel had arrested Malik Zahid who kidnapped and killed people in Lalamusa. Zahid of Gujrat belongs to TTP’s Asmatullah Muawiyah Group and he, along with other members of his cadres, was carrying out terrorist activities.
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May - 25 
Unidentified militants killed one Frontier Reserved Police (FRP) Inspector, Sahar Gul, in Musazai area under Inqilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 25, reports The Nation. Capital City Police Officer
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Unidentified militants killed one Frontier Reserved Police (FRP) Inspector, Sahar Gul, in Musazai area under Inqilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 25, reports The Nation. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ijaz Khan said that Inspector Sahar Gul was attacked while he was dropping his children to school. The children of the Inspector escaped unharmed in the incident. A Kalashnikov rifle was used in the attack.
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May - 25 
The Social Media Sites Monitoring Committee of the Election Commission (EC) has reviewed the use of social sites and digital media during the local level elections held on May 13, at the committee's meeting held on May 25, reports My Republica. Secre
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The Social Media Sites Monitoring Committee of the Election Commission (EC) has reviewed the use of social sites and digital media during the local level elections held on May 13, at the committee's meeting held on May 25, reports My Republica. Secretary at the Election Commission Gokarna Mani Dawadi, who is also the committee's coordinator Gokarna Mani Dawadi, concluded that the committee's work was highly effective despite limited time and resources available. The Committee could carry out more effective work in the coming election by learning from difficulties surfaced in election-related arrangements and existing laws, he said. Social sites and digital media were fully utilized to disseminate voter education during the election and their use was economical, stated the Commission's joint secretary Tulasi Bahadur Shrestha.
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May - 25 
A suspect has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Police, on May 25, in connection with the shooting death of Polonnaruwa District Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala’s Personal Security Officer (PSO), Police sergeant
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A suspect has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Police, on May 25, in connection with the shooting death of Polonnaruwa District Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala’s Personal Security Officer (PSO), Police sergeant, with his pistol and possession of the pistol, reports Colombo Page. A senior Police official said the suspect was arrested on information that he had assaulted the Late Member of Parliament (MP) Amarakeerthi Athukorala and also shot at his security officer during the attack took place in Nittambuwa on the May 9. The suspect had fired one bullet at the Police sergeant using the victim’s official weapon, he said.
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May - 25 
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, on May 25, has been sworn in as the new Minister of Finance, Economic Stability and National Policies, reports Colombo Page. The Prime Minister took oaths before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Pre
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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, on May 25, has been sworn in as the new Minister of Finance, Economic Stability and National Policies, reports Colombo Page. The Prime Minister took oaths before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo on May 25, President’s Media Division said.
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May - 25 
The Colombo High Court, on May 25, ordered the release on bail of millionaire businessman Mohamed Ibrahim, the father of suicide bombers Mohamed Ilham and Mohamed Inshaf in the Easter Sunday attack, and another suspect, identified as Mohamed Hijaz, o
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The Colombo High Court, on May 25, ordered the release on bail of millionaire businessman Mohamed Ibrahim, the father of suicide bombers Mohamed Ilham and Mohamed Inshaf in the Easter Sunday attack, and another suspect, identified as Mohamed Hijaz, on a Rs.200,000 cash bail and three surety bails of Rs.1 million each, reports Colombo Page. The judge granted bail on the grounds that the accused had been remanded for nearly three years and considering their health condition. The Attorney General had filed the case under the Prevention of Terrorism Act against three suspects, including Mohamed Ibrahim, for allegedly concealing information from the Police despite having knowledge of a terrorist attack on Easter Sunday. Court ordered the defendants to be banned from traveling abroad and to report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on the first and last Sunday of each month. Reportedly, Mohamed Ilham and Mohamed Inshaf, carried out the suicide bombings at the Cinnamon Grand and Shangri-La Hotels respectively on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, in which at least 279 persons including 42 foreign nationals were killed.
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May - 25 
On May 25, at least nine people have been killed and 15 others injured in three consecutive explosions in three passenger minivans in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh, reports Hasht-e Subh. The first explosion targeted a minivan in th
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On May 25, at least nine people have been killed and 15 others injured in three consecutive explosions in three passenger minivans in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh, reports Hasht-e Subh. The first explosion targeted a minivan in the Police District (PD) 5 of Mazar-e-Sharif. Two other explosions occurred in two other minivans in the Karta-e-Ariana area of the PD 10 of Mazar-e-Sharif. All the victims in Mazar-e-Sharif were from the country's minority Shia Muslims, according to a police official who spoke on condition of anonymity, adds CBS. Later, Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 25 
On May 25, at least five worshippers were killed in an explosion inside Hazrat Zakaria Mosque under Police District (PD) 4 of Kabul city under Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh. Later, Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility
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On May 25, at least five worshippers were killed in an explosion inside Hazrat Zakaria Mosque under Police District (PD) 4 of Kabul city under Kabul Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh. Later, Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the attack adds CBS.
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May - 26 
Mumbai's National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on May 26, convicted and sentenced an Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahed Khan alias Lala in the Parbhani case of Maharashtra, reports India Today. While another accu
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Mumbai's National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on May 26, convicted and sentenced an Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahed Khan alias Lala in the Parbhani case of Maharashtra, reports India Today. While another accused, Naser Bin Yafai alias Chaus, has already been convicted of seven years imprisonment by the NIA Special Court on May 6, 2022. The verdict is in connection to the conspiracy case hatched by IS operatives in Syria to radicalise Indian youth via internet. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was made at their instruction. The court sentenced the accused, to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of INR 45,000. He has been charged under section 13 (unlawful activities), 16 (terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy), 20 (member of a terrorist organization), 38 (support to a terrorist organization), 39 (offence relating to support given to a terrorist organisation) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act- UAPA, section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 4 (attempt to cause explosion), 5 (making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances), 6 (abets or is accessory to sections under the act) of Explosive Substance Act, 1908.
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May - 26 
A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Giridih District Police recovered and defused a 10 kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert between K
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A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Giridih District Police recovered and defused a 10 kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert between Kulhi and Borwapani under Nimiyaghat Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 26, reports The Telegraph. Maoists had planted an IED under the culvert aimed at blowing it up when the Security Forces (SFs) moved through the road towards polling centers to conduct the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) polls on May 27, said Giridih, Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Renu.
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May - 26 
After pro-Pakistan separatist leader Yasin Malik was sentenced to life imprisonment in a terror funding case on May 25, Khalistan terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) issued fresh provocation, calling on terrorists in the Valley to block the upcomin
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After pro-Pakistan separatist leader Yasin Malik was sentenced to life imprisonment in a terror funding case on May 25, Khalistan terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) issued fresh provocation, calling on terrorists in the Valley to block the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, reports republicworld.com. In a video released on May 26, SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun came out in defense of Yasin Malik, who was sentenced to life-time imprisonment for terror funding and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Pannun said that "funding separatism is not terrorism" and accused the Indian government of committing crimes against the minority community. "This is my call to Kashmir freedom fighters, come out in support of Yasin Malik and block Amarnath Yatra. This will highlight the Kashmir Independent movement internationally. We (SFJ) will support your blocking of Amarnath Yatra," Pannu is heard saying in the provocative video. Ahead of the start of the Amarnath Yatra, several terror groups issued a warning that the pilgrims will be attacked. About three lakh pilgrims are likely to take part in the annual pilgrimage, scheduled to begin on June 30 and expected to end on August 11. The SFJ, which usually issues threats to disrupt peace in Punjab, Haryana, and recently Himachal Pradesh, waded into the legal battle of Yasin Malik, who is the chief of the banned Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on May 25 sentenced the pro-Pakistan separatist leader, Malik, to life imprisonment with fine and rigorous imprisonment, after convicting him in a terror funding case.
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May - 26 
Another encounter broke out in Soura area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, in which two LeT terrorists were shot dead on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Another encounter broke out in Soura area of Srinagar, the capital of J&K, in which two LeT terrorists were shot dead on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 26 
On May 26, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in its editorial of the monthly news bulletin ‘Nagalim Voice’ stated that ‘It is unthinkable for NSCN to accept Naga national flag as cultural flag as hinted by Government of Ind
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On May 26, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in its editorial of the monthly news bulletin ‘Nagalim Voice’ stated that ‘It is unthinkable for NSCN to accept Naga national flag as cultural flag as hinted by Government of India’, reports Nagaland Post. The statement comes against the backdrop of reports emanating from Nagaland that the Government of India (GoI) was not averse to allow the Naga national flag for cultural purposes and also incorporate a mutually acceptable part of the Naga constitution in the Constitution of India. NSCN-IM further stated that the outfit is closely watching how the Prime Minister (PM) of India is going to handle Framework Agreement with NSCN and Naga people that he himself took so much pride and credit at the signing of it on August 3, 2015. The report regarding Naga flag and constitution is an ‘unfortunate development’ and tantamount to political blackmail that NSCN-IM would not succumb to.
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May - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) have killed 26 foreign terrorists affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfits in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the first five months of the year, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay
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Security Forces (SFs) have killed 26 foreign terrorists affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfits in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the first five months of the year, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar said on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. “So far, 26 foreign terrorists have been neutralised this year,” IGP Vijay Kumar said adding that 14 terrorists are from Jaish, while 12 were affiliated to LeT.
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May - 26 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on May 26, recovered 52 kilogrammes of cocaine at Mundra Port in Gujarat, reports Hindustan Times. The consignment is estimated to be worth INR 500 crore in the international drug market. According to DRI
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on May 26, recovered 52 kilogrammes of cocaine at Mundra Port in Gujarat, reports Hindustan Times. The consignment is estimated to be worth INR 500 crore in the international drug market. According to DRI statement, an intelligence input was received about certain consignments imported from Iran were likely to contain narcotic drugs. The DRI launched ‘Operation Namkeen’ and a consignment declared to containing 1,000 bags of common salt imported from Iran was identified for probe, the DRI said in a statement. After a three-day long investigation from May 24 to 26, some bags were found to be suspicious as a substance having distinct smell was found from them. The officials of Directorate of Forensic Sciences conducted the tests and reported the presence of cocaine in these samples.
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May - 26 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started investigations into money laundering by eight ‘couriers’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arrested last year by National Intelligence Agencies (NIA) and local Police from Kiranpur Tehsil
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started investigations into money laundering by eight ‘couriers’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arrested last year by National Intelligence Agencies (NIA) and local Police from Kiranpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh, reports The Time of India on May 27. ED’s letter to Balaghat Police has sought information about the First Information Report (FIR) and other documents related to the arrested Maoists identified as Sanjay Naji Bhai Chitrajhoda and Rohit Shiva Bhai Butani of Mumbai, Ghanshyam Shivlal and Vijay Jeevan Koreti of Anchle in Gondia, Maharashtra, Shakil Khan and Wajid Tethri of Kota, Rajasthan, and Tausif and Jitendra Kumar Agarwal of Jhalawar of Rajasthan. Police had recovered Pistols, Magazines, One magazine for an AK47, 8 Gelatin sticks, detonating cords, mobile phones and two Sports Utility Vehicle (SUVs). The arrested Maoists have admitted that they were paid INR 2.5 million for the supply of night vision devices, binoculars, high-range torches and tactical boots, said Police official.
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May - 26 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 26 arrested key accused in Sunjwan terror attack on Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) vehicle carrying 15 personnel on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The accused Abid Ahmad Mir, a resident of
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 26 arrested key accused in Sunjwan terror attack on Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) vehicle carrying 15 personnel on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The accused Abid Ahmad Mir, a resident of Putrigam in Pulwama District, is an Over Ground Worker of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The case was initially registered in Bahu Fort Police station in Jammu on April 22 and re-registered by NIA on April 26. “Investigation has revealed that accused Mir is an Over Ground Worker of JeM and was a close associate of arrested accused Bilal Ahmed Wagay. He was also in touch with Pakistan-based handlers of JeM. He knowingly and voluntarily had extended support to the other co-accused persons in the commission of the instant crime,” said the NIA.
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May - 26 
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who were involved in killing of Kashmiri TV actress Amreen Bhat, were killed in encounter at Aganhanzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of May 26, reports Daily Ex
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Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who were involved in killing of Kashmiri TV actress Amreen Bhat, were killed in encounter at Aganhanzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said both the terrorists got trapped during a cordon after the killing of actress Amreen Bhat. Both the terrorists were identified as Shahid Mushtaq Bhat, resident of Hafroo Chadoora in Budgam and Farhan Habib, resident of Hakripora in Pulwama. They had killed Amreen Bhat on the instruction of LeT commander Lateef. One AK 56 rifle, 4 magazines and a pistol recovered from their possession.
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May - 26 
According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held at 11 am in the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor on May 26 (today), reports Khabar Hub. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will p
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According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held at 11 am in the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor on May 26 (today), reports Khabar Hub. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will propose to discuss the policies and programs tabled in the parliament meeting on May 24, and lawmakers will then begin deliberations on the policies and programs.
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May - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) claims to have arrested ‘Amir’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Mufti Abdul Hye, during a drive in the Fatulla area of Narayanganj District, reports Prothom Alo. The militant is a death row convict in a
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) claims to have arrested ‘Amir’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Mufti Abdul Hye, during a drive in the Fatulla area of Narayanganj District, reports Prothom Alo. The militant is a death row convict in a case filed over a murder attempt on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Kotalipara in Gopalganj in 2000. Also, a death row convict in the 2001 Ramna Batamul attack case.
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May - 26 
The Attorney General (AG) informed the Supreme Court, on May 26, that if the 21st Amendment to the Constitution presented in parliament is to be passed, it must obtain the approval of the people in a referendum, reports Colombo Page. The AG informed
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The Attorney General (AG) informed the Supreme Court, on May 26, that if the 21st Amendment to the Constitution presented in parliament is to be passed, it must obtain the approval of the people in a referendum, reports Colombo Page. The AG informed his stance to the apex court when the petitions filed against the 21st and 22nd Amendments were taken for hearing on May 26. The petitions seek the apex court to rule that some of the provisions contained in the private resolutions of the 21st and 22nd Amendments to the Constitution presented to Parliament by the General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe are unconstitutional and must be approved by a two-thirds majority in Parliament and a public referendum. The petitions seeking a verdict were taken up for hearing today (May 26) before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, Justices Janak de Silva and Arjuna Obeysekera. During the hearing, the Additional Solicitor General stated that Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa had informed the Speaker that the 22nd Amendment, which had been tabled in Parliament as a motion by a private member to reduce the powers of the Executive Presidency, would be withdrawn.
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May - 26 
A Taliban commander Qari Hamidulllah succumbed to his injuries sustained during fighting with The National Resistance Front forces in Panjshir, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31. The Taliban commander was seriously injured in clashes in Anaba district o
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A Taliban commander Qari Hamidulllah succumbed to his injuries sustained during fighting with The National Resistance Front forces in Panjshir, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31. The Taliban commander was seriously injured in clashes in Anaba district of Panjshir Province on May26.
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May - 26 
On May 26, 27 Taliban fighters were killed due heavy clashes with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Shatl, Anaba, and Rukha Districts of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 26, 27 Taliban fighters were killed due heavy clashes with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Shatl, Anaba, and Rukha Districts of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 26 
On May 26, the National Resistance Front (NRF) forces, in an ambush, killed nine Taliban fighters in Kotal-e-Arezoo and Ghazdi Sang areas under Anaba district of Panjshir Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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On May 26, the National Resistance Front (NRF) forces, in an ambush, killed nine Taliban fighters in Kotal-e-Arezoo and Ghazdi Sang areas under Anaba district of Panjshir Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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The first day of the two days long (May 26-27) meeting of regional National Security Advisers (NSA) to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and the region started in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, reports Tolo News. The meeting was att
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The first day of the two days long (May 26-27) meeting of regional National Security Advisers (NSA) to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and the region started in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, reports Tolo News. The meeting was attended by the NSAs of Russia, China, India, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Iran.
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May - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested from the forests of Palodi village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. M
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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 from the forests of Palodi village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. Maoist militia ‘commander’ Sodi Deva alias Prakash was arrested from the forests of Palodi village during a search operation on May 27, Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma said. Deva was involved in the 2013 Maoist-Police encounter in which two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed, besides the abduction of an employee of a construction firm and firing on a Police party in the district in 2017, SP, Sharma said.
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A militant associate was arrested with arms and ammunition in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 27, reports Daily Excelsior. During the checking at the Authoora Bala bridge in Baramulla, Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a person w
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A militant associate was arrested with arms and ammunition in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 27, reports Daily Excelsior. During the checking at the Authoora Bala bridge in Baramulla, Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a person whose movement raised suspicion, and when he tried to flee on noticing the naka party, he was tactfully arrested by the SFs. The militant associate was identified as Mohammad Saleem Khan, a resident of Shrakwara Kreeri. During a search, arms and ammunition including a pistol, a pistol magazine and five pistol rounds were recovered from Khan’s possession, Police said.
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May - 27 
An unknown number of militants managed to escape after a brief encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gundpora Rampora area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 27, reports Greater Kashmir. "After initial brief encounter during co
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An unknown number of militants managed to escape after a brief encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gundpora Rampora area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 27, reports Greater Kashmir. "After initial brief encounter during cordon & search operation in Gundpora Rampora area of Bandipora, terrorists managed to escape from the spot. However, our team chasing them. Further details shall follow”, an unmade Police spokesman said.
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May - 27 
Cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), thrashed a businessman identified as Ayodhya Prasad in a residential area under Garu Police Station limits in Latehar District of
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Cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), thrashed a businessman identified as Ayodhya Prasad in a residential area under Garu Police Station limits in Latehar District of Jharkhand on May 27, reports prabhatkhabar.com. It is being told that the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have assaulted the businessman for the demand of ‘levy’ (extortion money), which he did not give.
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May - 27 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, at a press conference in Jagdalpur in Bastar District on May 27, said that the efforts of his government to provide work to people in Bastar were delivering positive results and helping to combat Naxalism [
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, at a press conference in Jagdalpur in Bastar District on May 27, said that the efforts of his government to provide work to people in Bastar were delivering positive results and helping to combat Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] in the region, reports The Pioneer. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace could be solved by winning the trust of local tribals, he said, adding that the Chhattisgarh government was increasing the job options for youths and arranging them livelihood. This is the only way to end Naxalism, he said. The income of villagers here has increased. That is why the Naxalites have failed to get new recruitment, the Chief Minister said, adding, “Bastar is moving towards a big change and people are now demanding colleges, Atmanand English Schools and hostels."
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May - 27 
On May 27, 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Dharmanagar ISBT in North Tripura District of Tripura for illegally entering into Indian territory, reports Northeast Today. The 11 arrested persons including seven men, two women and t
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On May 27, 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Dharmanagar ISBT in North Tripura District of Tripura for illegally entering into Indian territory, reports Northeast Today. The 11 arrested persons including seven men, two women and two children illegally entered India in lieu of employment. The nine arrested men and women were identified as Shahidul Mollah, Mohammad Alamin Mia, Mohammad Mollah, Sabir Sheikh, Raju Sheikh and Ahad Mia, Rahul Sheikh, Bina Begum and Kulsum Begum.
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May - 27 
On May 27, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Wanagai Keithel Macha in Kakching District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The unnamed militant was later handed over to Hiyanglam Police Station (PS) for further investigation.
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On May 27, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Wanagai Keithel Macha in Kakching District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The unnamed militant was later handed over to Hiyanglam Police Station (PS) for further investigation.
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May - 27 
On May 27, India, China and six other countries strongly condemned terrorism and also called for the dismantling of terror camps in Afghanistan, saying that the region should not be served as a breeding ground for the spread of terrorism, reports tim
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On May 27, India, China and six other countries strongly condemned terrorism and also called for the dismantling of terror camps in Afghanistan, saying that the region should not be served as a breeding ground for the spread of terrorism, reports timesnow.com. In a joint statement issued after the 4th NSA-level Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, India, China, Russia, Iran and four central Asian countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, reaffirmed the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan.
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May - 27 
Police on May 27 arrested an associate of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in Authoora Bala of Kreeri in Baramulla District, reports Kashmir Observer. An unnamed senior Police officer said that acting on specific input about the movement of militants
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Police on May 27 arrested an associate of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in Authoora Bala of Kreeri in Baramulla District, reports Kashmir Observer. An unnamed senior Police officer said that acting on specific input about the movement of militants in Kreeri area, one LeT militant associate was apprehended along with arms and ammunition. He was identified as Mohd Saleem Khan, son of Gh Hassan Khan resident of Shrakwara Kreeri. Upon his personal search one pistol, one Magazine and 5 rounds of pistol were recovered from his possession.
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May - 27 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madvi Masa, Madvi Mada and Gonche Deva, surrendered to Police under the ‘Poona Narkom’ (Nai Dawn) campaign, in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports Dainik Bhaskar.
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madvi Masa, Madvi Mada and Gonche Deva, surrendered to Police under the ‘Poona Narkom’ (Nai Dawn) campaign, in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Masa, carrying a cash reward of INR 2.5 million, was the gunman of Ganesh Uikey, member of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), while Mada and Gonche were the members of the CPI-Maoist ‘Jan Militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists), said Sukma Police.
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May - 27 
A new United Nations (UN) report, released on May 27, once again highlighted the threat posed to Pakistan by the Afghanistan-based Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the terrorist group which has conducted numerous deadly “cross-border” attacks and op
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A new United Nations (UN) report, released on May 27, once again highlighted the threat posed to Pakistan by the Afghanistan-based Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the terrorist group which has conducted numerous deadly “cross-border” attacks and operations, reports The Express Tribune. The report - 13th in the series - by the UN Security Council Monitoring team on Afghanistan states that the that TTP remains focused on long-term campaign against the Pakistani state with its several thousand fighters in Afghanistan. “TTP constitutes the largest component of foreign terrorist fighters in Afghanistan, with their number estimated to be several thousand, according to the report. “TTP has arguably benefited the most of all the foreign extremist groups in Afghanistan from the Taliban takeover. It has conducted numerous attacks and operations in Pakistan…”
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May - 27 
Police, on May 27, arrested two persons, identified as 37-year-old restaurant owner and a resident in Makumbura and a 30-year-old assistant health worker in Horana, for allegedly assaulting Member of Parliament (MP) Kumara Welgama and his driver, rep
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Police, on May 27, arrested two persons, identified as 37-year-old restaurant owner and a resident in Makumbura and a 30-year-old assistant health worker in Horana, for allegedly assaulting Member of Parliament (MP) Kumara Welgama and his driver, reports Colombo Page. Police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa said two suspects were arrested in the Kottawa area by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the attack on Welgama and his driver on May 09. A group of people has stopped MP Kumara Welgama’s vehicle at the Kottawa entrance of the Southern Expressway on the evening of the 9th May and assaulted the MP, his driver and a Police Sargent.
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May - 27 
The Party Leaders’ meeting to discuss the draft 21st Amendment to the Constitution was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prime Minister’s Office on May 27, to allow the Party Leaders present their observations reg
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The Party Leaders’ meeting to discuss the draft 21st Amendment to the Constitution was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prime Minister’s Office on May 27, to allow the Party Leaders present their observations regarding the draft Amendment, which had been distributed amongst them earlier this week, reports Colombo Page. Prime Minister’s Media Division said, at the meeting a general consensus was reached that a 21st Amendment to the Constitution had to be passed as soon as possible. Party Leaders agreed that re-enactment of 19A in the form of 21A would be the first step, abolishment of Executive Presidency would be the second step. Party Leaders will also further discuss whether or not the President can retain the Defense portfolio. Following the discussions party leaders decided that due to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) being unable to attend today’s meeting, they would hold a final meeting next Friday June 3, with the TNA’s attendance, so as to finalize the draft.
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May - 27 
The members of the Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a statement on May 27, calling the Taliban’s recent actions, including convening the Loya Jirga and forming the Return and Communications with Former A
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The members of the Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a statement on May 27, calling the Taliban’s recent actions, including convening the Loya Jirga and forming the Return and Communications with Former Afghan Officials and Political Figures Commission, a “ploy” that they “firmly reject”, reports The Khaama Press. While the Taliban lacks national and international legitimacy, the council claimed that the Taliban had made “desperate efforts” to gain support from the Afghan people and the international community, as well as to rule the “oppressed” people for a period of time. The council said in a statement that the Taliban were staging a “sinister plot” by hosting a “show”, referring to the meeting of the “Great Assembly of Afghans” at the behest of a pre-determined plan. The National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan, according to the statement, denies both Taliban attempts, calling them “an insult to the collective consciousness of the people, a disdain to political figures and their complicity in the Taliban’s crimes, and a play on the international community’s thoughts. The Taliban must understand that no conscientious political figure, no committed and diligent scholar, and no brave and patriotic woman is willing turn a blind eye on the blood of Afghanistan’s oppressed people and their just demands and partake in the group’s crime,” the statement stated.
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May - 27 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report compiled by the monitoring team of the 1988 UNSC Taliban sanctions committee mentions that relations between Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders have recently become closer, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 28. A
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report compiled by the monitoring team of the 1988 UNSC Taliban sanctions committee mentions that relations between Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders have recently become closer, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 28. According to the report, Al-Qaeda has gained more freedom with the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has also renewed his allegiance to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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May - 28 
A joint patrolling team of the 165th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the 8th and 19th Battalions of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police arrested four Communist Party of India (CPI-Ma
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A joint patrolling team of the 165th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the 8th and 19th Battalions of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police arrested four Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists) members near the forests of Belnar village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 28, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists were identified as Lalu Ram Modiyam, Nehru Kunjam, Lalsai Kunjam and Jayman Veko. Three tiffin bombs, electric wire and batteries were recovered from them, said Bijapur, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pankaj Shukla.
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May - 28 
According to latest United Nations (UN) Security Council Monitoring team report released on May 28, a change in the name of the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine “suggests a refocusing” of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmi
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According to latest United Nations (UN) Security Council Monitoring team report released on May 28, a change in the name of the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine “suggests a refocusing” of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmir, Daily Excelsior reported on May 30. The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team submitted pursuant to resolution 2611 (2021) concerning the Taliban and other associated individuals and entities constituting a threat to the peace stability and security of Afghanistan.
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May - 28 
Special Task Force (STF) Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] Cell and Munger Police conducted search operation against cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Amjhar forested hilly areas of Rishikund in Munger District of Bihar
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Special Task Force (STF) Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] Cell and Munger Police conducted search operation against cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Amjhar forested hilly areas of Rishikund in Munger District of Bihar on May 28, reports jagran.com. During the search operation, the Police recovered detonators, 10 walkie-talkies, power cords, Naxalite uniforms from the hideout of the Maoists in the Amjhar forested hilly areas of Rishikund.
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May - 28 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel of the 127 Battalion recovered a five kilograms tiffin bomb, planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) near Lankagarh Sahali area in Gahalai village under Belghar Police Stati
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel of the 127 Battalion recovered a five kilograms tiffin bomb, planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) near Lankagarh Sahali area in Gahalai village under Belghar Police Stations limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 28, reports Orissa Post. Later on, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused the bomb safely.
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May - 28 
Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in a brief gun battle in Sheetipora village of Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the evening of May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific input, Security Forc
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Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in a brief gun battle in Sheetipora village of Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the evening of May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific input, Security Forces (SFs) after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in Sheetipora village. As the troops intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the SFs, which was retaliated, leading to an encounter. Two local militants affiliated with HM were killed in the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, identified the as Ishfaq Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Chakwangund and Yawar Ayub Dar of Dogripora. He said that they were involved in several militancy related cases.
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May - 28 
A bomb was defused outside polling stations in Chaman town of Qila Abdullah District on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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A bomb was defused outside polling stations in Chaman town of Qila Abdullah District on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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May - 28 
A bomb was defused outside polling stations in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District) on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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A bomb was defused outside polling stations in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District) on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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May - 28 
One IED, planted in a motorcycle parked in front of the Railway Station in Chaman town of Qila Abdullah District, was neutralised on May 28, reports Samaa TV. Bomb Disposal Squad said the motorcycle was packed with 7 kilograms of explosive material a
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One IED, planted in a motorcycle parked in front of the Railway Station in Chaman town of Qila Abdullah District, was neutralised on May 28, reports Samaa TV. Bomb Disposal Squad said the motorcycle was packed with 7 kilograms of explosive material and ball-bearings.
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May - 28 
Terrorists blew up a polling station in Nisao area of Kohlu District on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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Terrorists blew up a polling station in Nisao area of Kohlu District on May 28, reports Samaa TV.
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May - 28 
Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has appealed to all political forces for working together for safeguarding, developing and consolidating federal democratic republic system in the
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has appealed to all political forces for working together for safeguarding, developing and consolidating federal democratic republic system in the country, reports Khabar Hub on May 29. Dahal called for entire nationalists, leftists, progressive and democratic forces to get united for deepening republican values. Dahal further claimed that the present left-democrat alliance has emerged as a trusted alternative force towards achieving the constitutionally-enshrined goal of socialism with change and progress. Big political changes have been made possible in the country through struggle, collaboration and transformation among different political thoughts and tendencies in different periods of time, he said, adding the left and democratic forces have been working in unison in difficult time.
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May - 28 
To pass the policy and program through the House of Representatives (HoR) on May 28 (today), the House meeting will endorse the government’s policy and program once the lawmakers finish their deliberations on it, reports Khabar Hub. There is a consti
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To pass the policy and program through the House of Representatives (HoR) on May 28 (today), the House meeting will endorse the government’s policy and program once the lawmakers finish their deliberations on it, reports Khabar Hub. There is a constitutional obligation to bring the budget for the coming Fiscal Year 2079/080 on May 29. Prior to that, the policy and program should be passed by the parliament. Today’s meeting of the HoR will begin at 11 am, and in the meeting of the HoR, the economic survey of the fiscal year 2078/79 will be tabled, according to Finance Minister Janardan Sharma. There is a constitutional provision that this survey should be submitted before the budget is presented.
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May - 28 
Another suspect, on May 28, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Polonnaruwa District parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala in Nittambuwa on May 9, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, the Police have arrest
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Another suspect, on May 28, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Polonnaruwa District parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala in Nittambuwa on May 9, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, the Police have arrested 17 suspects in connection with the shooting death of Polonnaruwa District Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala’s personal security guard, Police sergeant, with his pistol and possession of the pistol, Police said.
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May - 28 
Sri Lanka Police used tear gas and high-pressure water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters marching in the capital Colombo, on May 28, to mark the 50-day anniversary since the beginning of the ‘People’s Struggle’ against the government, repor
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Sri Lanka Police used tear gas and high-pressure water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters marching in the capital Colombo, on May 28, to mark the 50-day anniversary since the beginning of the ‘People’s Struggle’ against the government, reports Colombo Page. Police fired tear gas and water cannons when the protesters trying to enter Bank Mawatha near the World Trade Center to reach the protest site at the Galle Face Green removed barricades and clashed with the Police. Police detained three protesters but released them a short while later.
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May - 28 
Participants at the Regional Security Summit on Afghanistan, which was hosted in Dushanbe, Tajikistan issued a joint statement on May 28 calling for the formation of an inclusive Government, respect for human rights, and a fight against terrorist gro
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Participants at the Regional Security Summit on Afghanistan, which was hosted in Dushanbe, Tajikistan issued a joint statement on May 28 calling for the formation of an inclusive Government, respect for human rights, and a fight against terrorist groups and narcotics in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. National security advisers or their representatives from eight countries who attended the meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in Afghanistan. “Participants in the meeting expressed the concerns of the countries in the region regarding the current situation in Afghanistan and stressed that they should not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. These countries expressed hope that the internal political, economic and social situation in Afghanistan would improve. They also emphasized the role of all ethnic groups in the Afghan government,” the statement reads.
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May - 28 
Two children were killed and another one injured in a mortar shell explosion in the Bagh Mir area of Kunduz Province on May 28, reports The Khaama Press. Abdullah Abedi, the spokesman for the Taliban chief of Police in Kunduz, said that children were
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Two children were killed and another one injured in a mortar shell explosion in the Bagh Mir area of Kunduz Province on May 28, reports The Khaama Press. Abdullah Abedi, the spokesman for the Taliban chief of Police in Kunduz, said that children were playing with mortar shells, which exploded. Mutiullah Rohani, head of the information and culture department of Kunduz, said the mortar rounded detonated in Chardara District, which was a remnant of past long years of wars, adds Bakhtar News Agency.
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May - 28 
On May 28, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said political motives and financial gain are involved in drugs and gang crimes in the Maldives, reports Avas.mv. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said, "...This is a challenging and difficult task. It is imp
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On May 28, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said political motives and financial gain are involved in drugs and gang crimes in the Maldives, reports Avas.mv. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said, "...This is a challenging and difficult task. It is imperative to expand the discussions at this conference. I think it will shorten the path to finding a solution and accelerate the results."
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May - 29 
A cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu alias Guddu Mishra alias Arvind Kumar Mishra was arrested by the Latehar Police during a raid operation, fro
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A cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu alias Guddu Mishra alias Arvind Kumar Mishra was arrested by the Latehar Police during a raid operation, from Tarasi Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Arvind is a resident of Manika block in Latehar District of Jharkhand, and a case was registered against him under Section 341/323/504/506/324/34/17 CLF Act of Latehar Police Station case number 92/2019. Arvind was on the run since the case was registered, said Amit Kumar Gupta, Police Inspector.
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May - 29 
A Pakistani drone, carrying seven magnetic bombs and as many UBGL grenades, was shot down in Talli Hariya Chak area of Kathua District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 29 shortly after it crossed into the Indian side from across the International Bo
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A Pakistani drone, carrying seven magnetic bombs and as many UBGL grenades, was shot down in Talli Hariya Chak area of Kathua District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 29 shortly after it crossed into the Indian side from across the International Border, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police search party picked up the movement of the drone at the border in Talli Hariya Chak area in the morning and fired at it, said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu, Mukesh Singh. He said the drone was brought down after being hit by the ground fire. The bomb disposal squad, called to inspect the drone’s payload, found seven magnetic bombs and an equal number of grenades compatible with Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL) attached to it, ADGP Mukesh Singh added.
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May - 29 
Hours after the murder of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala, Canada-based banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has now issued a threat letter, in which in a threat aimed at Punjabi singers, u
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Hours after the murder of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala, Canada-based banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has now issued a threat letter, in which in a threat aimed at Punjabi singers, urged them to support the Khalistan movement, reports republicworld.com. The SFJ threat came after the Directorate General of Police (DGP) of Punjab Viresh Kumar Bhawra acknowledged that the murder of Moosewala was a result of inter-gang rivalry. Following the killing of Sidhu Moosewala, Pannun, in a threat letter directed to Punjabi singers, stated that “death is imminent” and now is the time to support the “Khalistan Referendum” for the liberation of Punjab from India.
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May - 29 
Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are present in Taliban-controlled parts of Afghanistan where they run training camps and have deep links with the ruling regime, including meetings at the top level, accord
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Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are present in Taliban-controlled parts of Afghanistan where they run training camps and have deep links with the ruling regime, including meetings at the top level, according to the latest report of the UN monitoring team on Afghanistan, The Indian Express reports on May 30. The report also states that the Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has between 180 and 400 fighters, including “nationals from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan…located in Ghazni, Helmand, Kandahar, Nimruz, Paktika and Zabul Provinces”. However, it adds that while Al Qaeda “enjoys greater freedom under the new Afghan regime”, it is “unlikely to mount or direct attacks outside Afghanistan for the next year or two, owing to both a lack of capability and Taliban restraint”. The report cites a member state to state that “JeM maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control”. LeT is “said to maintain three camps in Kunar and Nangarhar” andhad “provided finance and training expertise to Taliban operations” earlier. “The same member state reported that in January 2022, a Taliban delegation visited a training camp used by LeT in the Haska Mena district of Nangarhar,” it states. “In October 2021, according to one member state… LeT leader, Mawlawi Assadullah, met with Taliban Deputy Interior Minister Noor Jalil,” it states. The report refers to JeM as a Deobandi group that is ideologically closer to the Taliban. “The leader of the group is Masood Azhar, and Qari Ramazan is the newly appointed head of JeM in Afghanistan,” it states. On LeT, the report notes: “Within Afghanistan, according to one member state, it is led by Mawlawi Yousuf.”
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May - 29 
A bomb exploded near the women’s polling station in Ward-4 of the Union Council Mengal in Nauskhi District of Balochistan on May 29, reports Samaa TV. However, no casualties were reported.
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A bomb exploded near the women’s polling station in Ward-4 of the Union Council Mengal in Nauskhi District of Balochistan on May 29, reports Samaa TV. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 29 
Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) Senator Sardar Shafiq Khan on May 29 remained unharmed in a gun attack in Dukki District of Balochistan, reports ARY News. Unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle of PKMAP Senator and managed to escape
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Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) Senator Sardar Shafiq Khan on May 29 remained unharmed in a gun attack in Dukki District of Balochistan, reports ARY News. Unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle of PKMAP Senator and managed to escape. However, the senator remained unharmed in the attack.
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May - 29 
Terrorists fired a rocket at Degree College of Mangochar which hosted a polling station and lobbed a hand grenade at another polling station in Dastigard area of Kalat District on May 29, reports Samaa TV.
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Terrorists fired a rocket at Degree College of Mangochar which hosted a polling station and lobbed a hand grenade at another polling station in Dastigard area of Kalat District on May 29, reports Samaa TV.
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May - 29 
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a special statement to the nation, on May 29, said the 21st Amendment to the Constitution will be passed and the parliament will be strengthened, reports Colombo Page. In a special Statement by the P
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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a special statement to the nation, on May 29, said the 21st Amendment to the Constitution will be passed and the parliament will be strengthened, reports Colombo Page. In a special Statement by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, he said, “Today, the main issues in our country are not limited to the economic sphere. There are also two major issues in the political sphere. The re-introduction of the 19th Amendment is one of these issues. We, as party leaders, are now preparing the 21st Amendment in this regard. The second issue is to work towards the abolition of the Executive Presidency. The timing and methodology must be decided by the Party Leaders. The functioning of the Parliament has been paralyzed due to the weakening of the Parliamentary powers by the 20th Amendment. The Executive has been given more powers. The main allegation today is that the Parliament has not acted to prevent the economic crisis. There is an allegation that even though the ruling party had a majority in Parliament they neglected the work of the Parliament. Everything was systematically controlled by the Cabinet Ministers.” He further said, “Now we need to change the structure of Parliament and create a new system by combining the existing system of Parliament or the Westminster system and the system of State Councils. In those cases, Parliament can participate in governing the country”.
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On May 29, unidentified gunmen killed a civilian and injured his brother in the Ghor Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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On May 29, unidentified gunmen killed a civilian and injured his brother in the Ghor Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh.
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May - 29 
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman urged Western countries to step up engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) failing which he feared the risk of Afghanistan falling into deeper chaos and causing extremism
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Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman urged Western countries to step up engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) failing which he feared the risk of Afghanistan falling into deeper chaos and causing extremism to rise, reports Tolo News on May 30. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, said, “We will see maybe a rise of extremism. We will start to see an economic crisis, which has already started, and this will just drive the people to more radicalization and conflict,” the Qatar Deputy Prime Minister said. “This is what we are trying to avoid.”
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May - 29 
The Taliban have arrested the owner of Aftab Radio Station, Mirza Hassani, in Herat Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 30. The radio station is active in Daikundi Province. According to sources, Mirza Hassani has been tortured in custody.
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The Taliban have arrested the owner of Aftab Radio Station, Mirza Hassani, in Herat Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 30. The radio station is active in Daikundi Province. According to sources, Mirza Hassani has been tortured in custody.
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May - 29 
The Taliban have issued a statement, rejecting the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s investigative report’s findings on enabling environment and presence of foreign terrorists and extremist fighters in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May
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The Taliban have issued a statement, rejecting the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s investigative report’s findings on enabling environment and presence of foreign terrorists and extremist fighters in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 30. According to the statement, the Taliban has stated that there is no foreign fighter in Afghanistan, adding that the group has been working for nine months to build trust between Afghanistan and the world. In addition, the Taliban has further said that the group will ensure that no country is to be threatened by any group using Afghanistan’s soil.
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May - 29 
On May 29, the Criminal Court granted permission to the legal team of Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, to observe the trials for the May 6, 2021 terror attacks, reports Sun.mv. Nasheed’s legal team consists of Ahmed Nazim Abdul Sattar, Kirsty Brim
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On May 29, the Criminal Court granted permission to the legal team of Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, to observe the trials for the May 6, 2021 terror attacks, reports Sun.mv. Nasheed’s legal team consists of Ahmed Nazim Abdul Sattar, Kirsty Brimelow, Fath’hulla Ali, and Ahmed Niyaz. On 6 May 2021, Maldivian speaker of the People's Majlis Mohamed Nasheed barely survived an assassination attempt near his home in Malé. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a parked motorcycle exploded, injuring Nasheed and four others.
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May - 30 
District Police arrested Dilbar alias Chaukoy Sundi alias Jiten Sundi (20), an active member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Jhumpura market under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 3
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District Police arrested Dilbar alias Chaukoy Sundi alias Jiten Sundi (20), an active member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Jhumpura market under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 30, reports lagatar.in. Dilbar is a resident of Kedabeer Village in School Tola area under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District and many cases are registered against him in different Police Stations, said Senior Police officials.
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May - 30 
On May 30, members of Wancho tribal community of Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) region staged a protest march in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh against unlawful taxation and abduction activities by Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Cou
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On May 30, members of Wancho tribal community of Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) region staged a protest march in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh against unlawful taxation and abduction activities by Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA), reports East Mojo. This development came in the backdrop of a spree of kidnappings in the past few months. The Gaon Burah (village headman) of Chatong village, Tingpho Lukham, was the latest victim of abduction. He was later released on May 30. The angry protestors raised slogans against the alleged atrocities of the NSCN-K-YA, holding placards and banners with inscriptions such as “No Extortion”, “No Kidnapping”, and “No More Humiliation”. According to news sources, NSCN-K-YA have adopted a new strategy to extort money by abducting innocent villagers in the TCL region. Moreover, the banned outfit is using Nagaland’s Mon District as a safe haven to carry out their unlawful activities.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint search operation with the Jakhau Marine Police seized 49 packets of drugs, suspected to be heroin, from Sayali Creek in the Arabian Sea near the Jakhau port area on June 5, reports Times Now. The BSF furthe
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The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint search operation with the Jakhau Marine Police seized 49 packets of drugs, suspected to be heroin, from Sayali Creek in the Arabian Sea near the Jakhau port area on June 5, reports Times Now. The BSF further said that on the intervening night of May 30 and 31, the Coast Guard and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Gujarat Police seized a Pakistani boat near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between Sir Creek and Jakhau Port and detained seven people, all Pakistani nationals, aboard the boat. During this operation, the boat's crew dumped the drugs in the sea, added the BSF. Assessing the situation, BSF had foreseen that the drugs thrown into the sea by the Pakistani boat could enter the Indian side by the sea waves coming from the Pakistani side. Soon after the incident, BSF was on high alert and launched continuous search operations.
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May - 30 
Two local Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Gundipora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early morning of May 30 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles were reco
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Two local Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Gundipora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early morning of May 30 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles were recovered from the possession of the militants. Police said one of the slain militants, Abid Shah, was involved in the killing of Constable Reyaz Ahmad on May 13. The identity of the second slain militant was not immediately known.
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May - 30 
A special team of Investigation Bureau (IB) from Telangana with the help of Bankey Bazar Police arrested Nazim Ullah Ansari, a ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), from the Mahuraon forest under Bankey Bazar Police Station limits
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A special team of Investigation Bureau (IB) from Telangana with the help of Bankey Bazar Police arrested Nazim Ullah Ansari, a ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), from the Mahuraon forest under Bankey Bazar Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on May 30, reports livehindustan.com. Nazim is a resident of Bigha village under Madanpur Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar and was active in CPI-Maoist for more than 25 years. More than 100 cases are registered on Nazim in different Police Stations of Bihar-Jharkhand, said Bankey Bazar Police.
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May - 30 
An army officer was injured in a landmine explosion along the Line of Control (LoC) in Saujiyan sector of Poonch District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The explosion took place when a team of army soldiers was on routine patrolling in the area.
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An army officer was injured in a landmine explosion along the Line of Control (LoC) in Saujiyan sector of Poonch District on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The explosion took place when a team of army soldiers was on routine patrolling in the area.
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May - 30 
Indian World Forum President Puneet Singh Chandhok filed a criminal complaint with Delhi Police against Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) ‘chief’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for "instigating violence, purporting to disturb the communal harmony" and national securi
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Indian World Forum President Puneet Singh Chandhok filed a criminal complaint with Delhi Police against Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) ‘chief’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for "instigating violence, purporting to disturb the communal harmony" and national security and has sought action in coordination with Interpol, reports latestly.com. In a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, Chandhok said Pannun, a designated terrorist and chief of the banned outfit, has issued a "poster and three malicious video messages from his headquarters in the United States and is promoting and circulating it worldwide on all major social media and messaging platforms by his offices and agents in Canada, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the United States". "In one of the videos, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is provoking on the brutal killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and was threatening prominent Punjabi singers to support the Khalistan movement in person on June 6, 2022, at Golden Temple Amritsar or else face the consequences," the letter said. It said in the second video, he is instigating and influencing the public at large to besiege the rail tracks and disrupt rail services in Haryana and Punjab on June 3. The letter, a copy of which has been sent to the Union Home Secretary, said Pannun continues to "target the integrity and sovereignty of the country by virtue of promoting 'anti-India' and 'Referendum 2020' campaigns, "thus purporting violence and disturbing communal harmony in the country and trapping the public to indulge in unlawful activities". Chandhok said Pannun and his syndicate including World Sikh Parliament in conveyance with militant organizations is using all sorts of methodologies and tools to destabilize the law and order situation in the country. "There is an alleged nexus being operated by ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence], Pakistan between such anti-India elements based overseas and gangsters lodged in various jails across the country to execute targeted killings and provide ground assistance to nefarious elements in the country," he said. The forum shared the poster and videos issued by SFJ with the complaint, along with 63 Twitter handles promoting them. The letter also demanded "appropriate action and action against all the accused involved in such heinous activities in coordination with Interpol as deemed fit to avert any major incident."
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On May 30, a construction worker identified as Pankaj Mohato was killed in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast inside the Community Hall at Sapam Mayai Leikai of Khongjom in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports Hindustan Times. Four o
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On May 30, a construction worker identified as Pankaj Mohato was killed in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast inside the Community Hall at Sapam Mayai Leikai of Khongjom in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports Hindustan Times. Four other construction workers who were staying at the community hall and involved in the construction of a water supply tank were also injured in the explosion. The four injured workers were identified as Aroop Mandal, Apoorva Mandal, Rajesh Ramaanik, and Souvik Patra. Though the reason behind the explosion is yet to be known, Police have registered a case and begun the investigation.
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On May 30, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai of Maharashtra sent four accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts to judicial custody till June 13, reports India Today. The four accused identified as Abu Bakar, Sayed
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On May 30, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai of Maharashtra sent four accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts to judicial custody till June 13, reports India Today. The four accused identified as Abu Bakar, Sayed Qureshi Shoe Qureshi, Yusuf Bhatka alias Yusuf Bata were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 17 and later handed to CBI for further the blast case. All the four accused were involved in the smuggling and transporting RDX and other explosives used in the blasts and AK-56 rifles, bomb triggers and other weapons. On March 12, 1993, 12 coordinated bombs went off in the city, killing 257 and injuring 700 others. The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court has convicted over 100 people in the attacks. Main accused Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon are still at large.
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On May 30, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested near the India-Myanmar border at Noglo village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The two militants identified as Surjit Gogoi and
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On May 30, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested near the India-Myanmar border at Noglo village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The two militants identified as Surjit Gogoi and Shyamol Baruah were apprehended by the security forces when they tried to sneak into India from the porous border with Myanmar.
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May - 30 
Two local terrorists were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Rajpora in the Awantipora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and incriminating material we
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Two local terrorists were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Rajpora in the Awantipora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and incriminating material were recovered from the scene of the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar said the slain duo, identified as Shahid Rather of Tral and Umar Yousuf of Shopian, were involved in killing civilians, including a Government employee.
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May - 30 
Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres shot dead one person, identified as Tilla alias Tillu, on the suspicion of being Security Force informant, near the Gulo town area of Sibi District on May 30, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dosten Baloch
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Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) cadres shot dead one person, identified as Tilla alias Tillu, on the suspicion of being Security Force informant, near the Gulo town area of Sibi District on May 30, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dosten Baloch claimed responsibility for the killing. He said that Tilla alias Tillu was a member of the Pakistani occupying army and intelligence agencies.
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May - 30 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 30 arrested a Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadre, identified as Manzoor Hussain, from Dadu District of Sindh for his involvement in terror activities, reports ARY News. CTD recovered explosives, ball be
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 30 arrested a Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) cadre, identified as Manzoor Hussain, from Dadu District of Sindh for his involvement in terror activities, reports ARY News. CTD recovered explosives, ball bearings and remote control from his possession. CTD officials said that Manzoor Hussain was arrested for his alleged involvement in the blast on the railway track.
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May - 30 
To extend peace talks between Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a 50-member Jirga of notable tribal leaders will fly to Kabul for substantive talks with the TTP based in Afghanistan, The News reported on May 31 quoting Jirga members. F
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To extend peace talks between Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a 50-member Jirga of notable tribal leaders will fly to Kabul for substantive talks with the TTP based in Afghanistan, The News reported on May 31 quoting Jirga members. Former senator Maulana Saleh Shah will preside over the Jirga. The Jirga consists of tribal elders from South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, Khyber, Mohmand, and Bajaur, as well as the Malakand Division. Public representatives, including former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engineer Shaukatullah Khan, Senator Dost Mohammad Khan Mehsud, Senator Hilal Mohmand, GG Jamal, etc., will be present.
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May - 30 
Two persons including a woman were injured in an explosion outside of a house in Yakkatoot area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 30, reports Samaa TV. A few houses were also damaged due to the heavy explosion.
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Two persons including a woman were injured in an explosion outside of a house in Yakkatoot area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 30, reports Samaa TV. A few houses were also damaged due to the heavy explosion.
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May - 30 
Two soldiers and as many children sustained injuries when a suicide bomber struck a vehicle of the Security Forces (SFs) parked at a checkpost in Dosali area of Razmak subdivision in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 30, reports
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Two soldiers and as many children sustained injuries when a suicide bomber struck a vehicle of the Security Forces (SFs) parked at a checkpost in Dosali area of Razmak subdivision in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 30, reports Dawn. Officials said that the vehicle was parked near a checkpost in the Dosali area when the suicide bomber riding a motorcycle rammed his two-wheeler into it. As a result, two soldiers were injured. Two children playing nearby also suffered injuries in the incident.
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May - 30 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said the Election Commission (EC) is making preparations for the polls as it is the EC's responsibility to conduct the federal and provincial elections by mid-December, reports My Republica
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said the Election Commission (EC) is making preparations for the polls as it is the EC's responsibility to conduct the federal and provincial elections by mid-December, reports My Republica. Marking the beginning of the central-level review of the recently held local level election in Kathmandu on June 30, Thapaliya said it was EC's responsibility to conduct the polls but a decision on the election date is yet to be taken. Stating that fencing the vote counting sites was a compulsion and was done citing insecurity in the local level polls, the CEC said it is unfortunate in a democracy. The EC has already concluded its review meetings of the local level polls in all seven provinces.
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May - 30 
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe says as young people of the country are calling for a change in the existing political system, he proposes to appoint youth representatives to the parliamentary committees advising the government,
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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe says as young people of the country are calling for a change in the existing political system, he proposes to appoint youth representatives to the parliamentary committees advising the government, reports Colombo Page. PM Wickremesinghe said he proposes to appoint four youth representatives to each of the 15 Committees of Parliament and the youth organizations can decide how to choose these representatives. “Through this work, young people will be able to learn about problems and provide solutions to them on their own. They will be able to contest elections if they wish to do so,” the Prime Minister said. Meanwhile, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Rangebandara says that success cannot be achieved without winning over the youth community. He points out that whenever the confidence of the youth could not be won, there were political and social breakdowns in the country. Rangebandara said the youth are by nature protesters and their behavior could not be described as unjust and unfair. "Currently, there is a comprehensive program in place to strengthen Parliament. The Prime Minister's aim is to build that structure by passing the 21st Amendment. This is not a person's process. This is a comprehensive program for the country. However, in this process about 15 Committees will be established in Parliament. The Prime Minister has proposed to give youth representation to these committees. The Prime Minister has embarked on this important course of action as a leader who gives priority to youth ideas,” Rangebandara said.
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May - 30 
On May 30, 10 Taliban fighters were killed in clashes between the National Resistance Front (NRF) forces and the Taliban fighters in the Astana region in the Bazarak District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 30, 10 Taliban fighters were killed in clashes between the National Resistance Front (NRF) forces and the Taliban fighters in the Astana region in the Bazarak District of Panjshir Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 30 
On May 30, The Taliban fighters killed a shepherd for affiliation with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in the Farkhar District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On May 30, The Taliban fighters killed a shepherd for affiliation with the National Resistance Front (NRF) in the Farkhar District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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May - 30 
Taliban fighters have killed four National Resistance Front (NRF) forces in Rabat village of Tagab district in Badakhshan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31.
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Taliban fighters have killed four National Resistance Front (NRF) forces in Rabat village of Tagab district in Badakhshan Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31.
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May - 30 
The Taliban fighters killed a former local commander, Habib Naseri, in front of his family members in the Rastaqabad area of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31.
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The Taliban fighters killed a former local commander, Habib Naseri, in front of his family members in the Rastaqabad area of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Hasth-e-Subh on May 31.
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May - 31 
A female Hindu school teacher, identified as Rajni Bhalla, wife of Raj Kumar, a resident of Samba town of Jammu, was shot dead by terrorists at a High School in the Gopalpora area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily
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A female Hindu school teacher, identified as Rajni Bhalla, wife of Raj Kumar, a resident of Samba town of Jammu, was shot dead by terrorists at a High School in the Gopalpora area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 31 
An active militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Sawombung forest gate in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 31, reports East Mojo. The militant was actively involved in extortion activities on behalf of
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An active militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Sawombung forest gate in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 31, reports East Mojo. The militant was actively involved in extortion activities on behalf of the outfit in the valley areas.
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Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Madkam Sanna, the husband of Madkam Nande, Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Surpanguda Gram Panchayat, by holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People'
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Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Madkam Sanna, the husband of Madkam Nande, Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Surpanguda Gram Panchayat, by holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People's/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in the Chitra Bodekol forests under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 3, reports livehindustan.com. Madkam was abducted by Maoists on May 31 from his home and killed by accusing him as a ‘Police informer’, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma.
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May - 31 
Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Aslam Ansari alias Guddu (30), a former deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Teliya Bahiyar Panchayat under Dumri Police Station limits
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Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Aslam Ansari alias Guddu (30), a former deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Teliya Bahiyar Panchayat under Dumri Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 31, reports livehindustan.com. Four Maoists killed Aslam accusing him as a Police informer. Four shells including live cartridges of Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) assault rifle and AK-47 rifle were recovered from the spot, said, Pirtand, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Manoj Kumar.
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May - 31 
On May 31, 55 gm of heroin worth about INR 27,50,000 was recovered from the New Champhai-Zotlang road in the Champhai District of Mizoram, reports The Sentinel. Two individuals were arrested in this connection.
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On May 31, 55 gm of heroin worth about INR 27,50,000 was recovered from the New Champhai-Zotlang road in the Champhai District of Mizoram, reports The Sentinel. Two individuals were arrested in this connection.
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May - 31 
The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) on May 31 arrested a former Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant for his involvement in a First Information Report (FIR) registered at Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu about 12 years back, reports Daily Exce
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The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) on May 31 arrested a former Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant for his involvement in a First Information Report (FIR) registered at Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu about 12 years back, reports Daily Excelsior. HM militant, identified as Abdul Rashid, code name Arsalan, son of Abdul Gani Sheikh, a resident of village Tantna in Ghat area of Doda District. Rashid, as per an SIA handout, was in constant touch with Kashmir based HM militant and was involved in terror activities in Doda.
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May - 31 
Two individuals were arrested along with arms and ammunition during checking from the Zawngling village of Saiha District along the Indo-Myanmar Border of Mizoram, reports Northeast Now on June 1. Both the arrestees identified as Myanmar nationals we
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Two individuals were arrested along with arms and ammunition during checking from the Zawngling village of Saiha District along the Indo-Myanmar Border of Mizoram, reports Northeast Now on June 1. Both the arrestees identified as Myanmar nationals were found in possession of a total of 20 rounds of 12-gauge 70mm cartridges along with two NX100 airguns.
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May - 31 
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked an Army camp in Bilor area of Kolwah in Awaran District on May 31, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of the attack without giving any information about the n
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Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked an Army camp in Bilor area of Kolwah in Awaran District on May 31, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BLA ‘spokesman’ Jeehand Baloch claimed the responsibility of the attack without giving any information about the number of causalities. He said the attack continued for more than 30 minutes in which Army suffered heavy losses. The Army indiscriminately fired mortars at civilian houses. However, BLA cadres safely withdrew from the area after the successful operation.
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May - 31 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 31 arrested one Ghazi Force militant, identified as Saddam, during a raid in Sahiwal town (Sahiwal District) of Punjab, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that two hand grenades and weaponry were
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 31 arrested one Ghazi Force militant, identified as Saddam, during a raid in Sahiwal town (Sahiwal District) of Punjab, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that two hand grenades and weaponry were recovered from his possession. The officials also seized other material which could be used for carrying out a militant attack.
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May - 31 
Two persons were killed in a landmine explosion in the Harnai District of Balochistan on May 31, reports Samaa TV. According to the Levies Force officials, the incident occurred near Khost where a water-carrier trolley accidentally came in contact wi
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Two persons were killed in a landmine explosion in the Harnai District of Balochistan on May 31, reports Samaa TV. According to the Levies Force officials, the incident occurred near Khost where a water-carrier trolley accidentally came in contact with a landmine on an unconstructed road and detonated it. The dead persons identified as two brothers, Salahuddin and Nizamuddin, died in the explosion.
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May - 31 
On May 31, Special Tribunal-1 Judge Md Mizanur Rahman in Lalmonirhat sentenced two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life imprisonment in an arms case filed in 2018, reports Dhaka Tribune. The two JMB militants are Hasan Ali alias Ho
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On May 31, Special Tribunal-1 Judge Md Mizanur Rahman in Lalmonirhat sentenced two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life imprisonment in an arms case filed in 2018, reports Dhaka Tribune. The two JMB militants are Hasan Ali alias Hossain Ali, (29), and Ashmot Ali alias Laltu (28).
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May - 31 
On May 31, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 led by its chairman Justice Md Shahinur Islam sentenced three members of Razakar Bahini from Naogaon to death for their crimes against humanity in the 1971 war, reports Prothom Alo. The three convi
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On May 31, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 led by its chairman Justice Md Shahinur Islam sentenced three members of Razakar Bahini from Naogaon to death for their crimes against humanity in the 1971 war, reports Prothom Alo. The three convicts were identified as Md Rezaul Karim alias Montu, (71), Md Shahid Mandol, (65), and Md Nazrul Islam, (67). Of the three, Nazrul is yet to be arrested and was tried in absentia.
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May - 31 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested six more suspects including a woman into custody over the unrest that unfolded on the May 9 at the Galle Face Green and in Kollupitiya, reports Ada Derana. Among the latest arrestees are the so
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested six more suspects including a woman into custody over the unrest that unfolded on the May 9 at the Galle Face Green and in Kollupitiya, reports Ada Derana. Among the latest arrestees are the son of Moratuwa Mayor, three urban council employees, a member of Colombo Municipal Council and a 56-year-old retired female teacher. The suspects will be produced before the court tomorrow on June 1, the Police spokesperson said.
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May - 31 
Taliban fighters have killed Abdul Aziz, a commander of the National Resistance Front (NRF), and one of his comrades in Panjshirihia village of Nahrain District of Baghlan Province, reports Aamaj News on June 1.
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Taliban fighters have killed Abdul Aziz, a commander of the National Resistance Front (NRF), and one of his comrades in Panjshirihia village of Nahrain District of Baghlan Province, reports Aamaj News on June 1.
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May - 31 
Taliban fighters tortured and killed Usman, a former local Police commander in Hazrati Sultan District of Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on June 1. According to his relatives, Usman’s location is still unknown.
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Taliban fighters tortured and killed Usman, a former local Police commander in Hazrati Sultan District of Samangan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on June 1. According to his relatives, Usman’s location is still unknown.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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