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November - 1 
A militant, Farooq Ahmad Kalas, entered the house of one Mubarak Shah at Sheikhpora Salar in the Anantnag district in a bid to abduct him. However, the family members overpowered him and snatched his weapon. The militant, however, managed to escape.
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A militant, Farooq Ahmad Kalas, entered the house of one Mubarak Shah at Sheikhpora Salar in the Anantnag district in a bid to abduct him. However, the family members overpowered him and snatched his weapon. The militant, however, managed to escape.
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November - 1 
A surrendered militant, identified as Abdul Karim alias Yasin alias Yankee, was abducted and subsequently killed by terrorists at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district on November 1, Daily Excelsior has reported. Official sources said
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A surrendered militant, identified as Abdul Karim alias Yasin alias Yankee, was abducted and subsequently killed by terrorists at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district on November 1, Daily Excelsior has reported. Official sources said Karim had surrendered before the Border Security Force on January 8, 2005.
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November - 1 
A suspected Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Matiur Rahman, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at Jhaskal Ditiya Khanda village under Golakganj police station in the Dhubri district on Novem
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A suspected Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Matiur Rahman, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at Jhaskal Ditiya Khanda village under Golakganj police station in the Dhubri district on November 1-night, according to Sentinel. A huge cache of live cartridges of AK-47 rifle was reportedly recovered from his possession.
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November - 1 
An unnamed senior Border Security Force official, while acknowledging the infiltration of militants from Bangladesh, said that violent activities carried out by militants in the State were on the rise compared to the last few years. “Another reason o
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An unnamed senior Border Security Force official, while acknowledging the infiltration of militants from Bangladesh, said that violent activities carried out by militants in the State were on the rise compared to the last few years. “Another reason of the violent activities by the terrorists groups in the state were to grab promotion in the rank and file which generally takes place during the last few months of each year,” he added.
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November - 1 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, inaugurating the conference, said that import of fundamentalist elements from across the international border had added a complex dimension to the 'delicate' problem of insurgency in the region. He further mentioned
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, inaugurating the conference, said that import of fundamentalist elements from across the international border had added a complex dimension to the 'delicate' problem of insurgency in the region. He further mentioned that the presence of long international border with Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Bhutan, communication problem and hostile terrain in the region had made task of counter-insurgency very challenging in the region. "Counter-insurgency is a very difficult job as security forces are dealing with their own people, not the enemy. So there need to be judicious balance of restraint and belligerence to minimize aberration on part of the force personnel in respect of protecting human rights of the common people," said the Chief Minister.
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November - 1 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while speaking at a press briefing about the stalled peace talks between the Union Government and ULFA, said, “I think the time has come for the civil society to take a proactive role for restoration of permanent pea
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while speaking at a press briefing about the stalled peace talks between the Union Government and ULFA, said, “I think the time has come for the civil society to take a proactive role for restoration of permanent peace in Asom, and I want to know their views in this regard.”
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November - 1 
In the State, SF personnel neutralized a terrorist hideout at Kandan Khari and recovered one Universal Machine Gun, three UBGL, one AK magazine, 91 Pika rounds, six grenades, one Chinese grenade, 33 detonators, one kg RDX and three meters wire.
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In the State, SF personnel neutralized a terrorist hideout at Kandan Khari and recovered one Universal Machine Gun, three UBGL, one AK magazine, 91 Pika rounds, six grenades, one Chinese grenade, 33 detonators, one kg RDX and three meters wire.
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November - 1 
Mizoram Government is reported to have declared that it would focus on counter-insurgency operations in the region, reports UNI. Talking to media persons in Aizawl on November 1, State Home Secretary C. Ropianga said, “Our mission to eradicate insurg
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Mizoram Government is reported to have declared that it would focus on counter-insurgency operations in the region, reports UNI. Talking to media persons in Aizawl on November 1, State Home Secretary C. Ropianga said, “Our mission to eradicate insurgency will continue,” by adding, “We earlier thought the BNLF to be a 100-member group, but it turned out to be a 800-plus outfit.”
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Police chiefs of the North Eastern States expressed concern about the Jihadi threats at the two-day annual conference at Guwahati in Assam on November 1, reports Telegraph. “Jihadi terrorism and export of fundamentalism is a matter of grave concern f
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Police chiefs of the North Eastern States expressed concern about the Jihadi threats at the two-day annual conference at Guwahati in Assam on November 1, reports Telegraph. “Jihadi terrorism and export of fundamentalism is a matter of grave concern for us... It is an important subject which we will be discussing,” said Assam’s Director General of Police, D.N. Dutt.
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November - 1 
Reuters reports that the Maoists have called for a week-long strike to counter official celebrations to mark the anniversary of the founding of the State that began on November 1. Maoists have put up banners and posters to demand a boycott of the cel
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Reuters reports that the Maoists have called for a week-long strike to counter official celebrations to mark the anniversary of the founding of the State that began on November 1. Maoists have put up banners and posters to demand a boycott of the celebrations and have threatened to ‘try’ anyone attending Government celebrations in their jan adalat (Kangaroo court). They also have dug up many roads or blocked them with trees in the interior Bastar region forcing vehicles to stay off the roads. A senior official added that landmines have been planted near police and paramilitary positions.
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November - 1 
Security forces (SFs) arrested a militant along with two hand grenades, one AK rifle and 10 rounds of ammunition from Tantraypora in north Kashmir while a militant surrendered along with one AK rifle, three magazines and 81 rounds of ammunition at Ac
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Security forces (SFs) arrested a militant along with two hand grenades, one AK rifle and 10 rounds of ammunition from Tantraypora in north Kashmir while a militant surrendered along with one AK rifle, three magazines and 81 rounds of ammunition at Achabal in south Kashmir.
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November - 1 
Security forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker of a terrorist outfit at Khuri Mawar in the Kupwara district. Separately, two police constables were arrested by police from two different places in the Kashmir Valley for extorting money from the
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Security forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker of a terrorist outfit at Khuri Mawar in the Kupwara district. Separately, two police constables were arrested by police from two different places in the Kashmir Valley for extorting money from the people, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) S. M. Sahai said. SFs also arrested Barkat Ali, a suspected militant, from village Lancha in Gool, for his alleged role in the killing of a surrendered militant Abdul Karim alias Yasin alias Yankee on November 1.
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November - 1 
SFs recovered two UBGL with nine grenades, 320 AK rounds, 54 Pika rounds and 86 UMG rounds during a search operation at Samyal forest. One more .303 rifle was recovered from Chirala forest in Doda district where Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional co
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SFs recovered two UBGL with nine grenades, 320 AK rounds, 54 Pika rounds and 86 UMG rounds during a search operation at Samyal forest. One more .303 rifle was recovered from Chirala forest in Doda district where Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Javed Burqi was killed by Army and police on November 1.
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November - 1 
The number of Sri Lankan refugees to India has crossed the 15,000-mark despite a drop in arrivals in October 2006, according to Hindustan Times. The total number of refugees in camps in Tamil Nadu is now 15,912, sources said. It includes 6,027 men, 5
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The number of Sri Lankan refugees to India has crossed the 15,000-mark despite a drop in arrivals in October 2006, according to Hindustan Times. The total number of refugees in camps in Tamil Nadu is now 15,912, sources said. It includes 6,027 men, 5,451 women, 2,312 male children and 2,122 female children.
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November - 1 
Three Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel, Rifleman Ng Surjit Singh, Leithen Maring and Mohammed Tahar Ali, were injured when a State Legislator belonging to the Congress party, C. Doungel and his son Christopher Doungel, the Deputy Inspector Ge
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Three Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel, Rifleman Ng Surjit Singh, Leithen Maring and Mohammed Tahar Ali, were injured when a State Legislator belonging to the Congress party, C. Doungel and his son Christopher Doungel, the Deputy Inspector General of the Range III, were ambushed by unidentified militants near Saikul in the Senapati district on November 1-evening , reports Telegraph.
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November - 1 
UNI quoting intelligence reports said that infiltration by militants is increasing in Tripura following the changed political situation in neighbouring Bangladesh. Reports indicated that more than 50 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres
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UNI quoting intelligence reports said that infiltration by militants is increasing in Tripura following the changed political situation in neighbouring Bangladesh. Reports indicated that more than 50 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction and at least 30 All Tripura Tigers Force (ATTF) cadres crossed over to the State from Bangladesh through porous border in the past 90 days. More than 15 NLFT and 7 ATTF militants entered the State through the Noliabari-Jamia colony area of Khowai sub-division in the West Tripura district in July. “The number has increased considerably in August month,” said the source adding that about 20-25 NLFT and 12-13 ATTF militants infiltrated into the State through Ranthan Chaudhury Para area under Chamanu sub-division in the Dhalai district.
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November - 1 
Unidentified militants belonging to a suspected Valley-based outfit attacked the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost resulting in retaliation by the BSF personnel at Nongpok Sek-mai in the Imphal West district on November 1-night, according to Sanga
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Unidentified militants belonging to a suspected Valley-based outfit attacked the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost resulting in retaliation by the BSF personnel at Nongpok Sek-mai in the Imphal West district on November 1-night, according to Sangai Express. However, there was no casualty reported.
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November - 1 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) threatened to strongly resist attempts by a Pubic Sector Undertaking, Oil India Ltd, to explore petroleum oil in the Brahmaputra basin, reports Telegraph.
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) threatened to strongly resist attempts by a Pubic Sector Undertaking, Oil India Ltd, to explore petroleum oil in the Brahmaputra basin, reports Telegraph.
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November - 1 
According to Dawn, the White House on November 1 supported Pakistan’s claim that the October 30-aerial strikes on a seminary in Bajaur Agency intended to kill al Qaeda militants. “This was intended against al Qaeda,” Press Secretary Tony Snow told a
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According to Dawn, the White House on November 1 supported Pakistan’s claim that the October 30-aerial strikes on a seminary in Bajaur Agency intended to kill al Qaeda militants. “This was intended against al Qaeda,” Press Secretary Tony Snow told a briefing at the White House. Commenting on civilian casualties, he said that the “US had also experienced in Afghanistan that al Qaeda does everything it can to get the civilians killed in such operations.” The White House spokesperson praised President Pervez Musharraf’s contribution to the war on terror, saying that “he has shown courage and determination.”
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November - 1 
Earlier in the day, Quetta police defused an 18 kilogram explosive device from an abandoned bike in front of a local hotel in the crowded premises of the Liaquat Bazaar.
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Earlier in the day, Quetta police defused an 18 kilogram explosive device from an abandoned bike in front of a local hotel in the crowded premises of the Liaquat Bazaar.
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November - 1 
In Bajaur, all educational institutions and business places remained closed, creating a severe shortage of foodstuff. Political authorities have reportedly stopped journalists and political leaders from entering the area.
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In Bajaur, all educational institutions and business places remained closed, creating a severe shortage of foodstuff. Political authorities have reportedly stopped journalists and political leaders from entering the area.
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November - 1 
Riots broke out in the Mohmand Agency on November 1 as protesters assembled in the Mohammad Gat area, the entry point to Bajaur Agency, for a demonstration against the air strikes, according to Dawn. Protesters ransacked public property, damaged a g
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Riots broke out in the Mohmand Agency on November 1 as protesters assembled in the Mohammad Gat area, the entry point to Bajaur Agency, for a demonstration against the air strikes, according to Dawn. Protesters ransacked public property, damaged a grid station and an under-construction para-military post in the area. The demonstration, which turned into a public meeting, was addressed by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Haroonur Rashid, who had resigned from the National Assembly over the air strikes, Mohmand Agency parliamentarian Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq and others. They said that President Pervez Musharraf was spilling the blood of innocent people just to please his foreign masters.
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November - 1 
A senior Maoist leader has accused Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of delaying the peace talks in Nepal, Nepal News has reported. According to the daily Rajdhani, Matrika Yadav, chairman of the Maoists' Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNL
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A senior Maoist leader has accused Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of delaying the peace talks in Nepal, Nepal News has reported. According to the daily Rajdhani, Matrika Yadav, chairman of the Maoists' Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF), said that Indian authorities have brought down pressure upon Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala resulting in the delay in the fruitful talks. Yadav, addressing the first convention of MNLF in Bhairahawa on November 1, said, "The key of the talks is in the hands of Indian PM." He further revealed that Maoist chairman Prachanda had recently met with the Indian Ambassador to Nepal Shiv Shankar Mukherjee to “untie the knot.” Accusing India of frequently interfering in Nepal's internal affairs, Yadav said, "The capitalists from all over the world have gathered in New Delhi to make Maoists unsuccessful." He further accused that US Ambassador James Moriarty, too, had recently visited New Delhi with the same purpose. Yadav also accused Prime Minister Koirala as being “a pawn in the hands of India.”
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November - 1 
A team of the National Monitoring Committee on Code of Conduct for Ceasefire (NMCC) on November 1 secured the safe release of four civilians from Maoist custody in Bhaktapur, according to Himalayan Times. All of them were reportedly taken into Maoist
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A team of the National Monitoring Committee on Code of Conduct for Ceasefire (NMCC) on November 1 secured the safe release of four civilians from Maoist custody in Bhaktapur, according to Himalayan Times. All of them were reportedly taken into Maoist custody on charges of hooliganism, possessing illegal arms and raising money posing as Maoists. The Maoists had detained all the four in a warehouse of an old carpet factory near Brighter Tooth Paste in Bhaktapur.
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November - 1 
Prime Minister Koirala has said an agreement would be reached with the Maoists on modalities of arms management in the next few days. Talking to some dozens of district committee presidents of the Nepali Congress (NC) party at his residence in Baluwa
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Prime Minister Koirala has said an agreement would be reached with the Maoists on modalities of arms management in the next few days. Talking to some dozens of district committee presidents of the Nepali Congress (NC) party at his residence in Baluwatar on November 1, Koirala said once the agreement is reached on the modalities of arms management of the Maoists, the peace talks would reach a conclusion. The district presidents reportedly drew the attention of the party president Koirala regarding the continuing attack and atrocities by the Maoists on the NC cadres.
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November - 1 
A day earlier, three civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants triggered a claymore mine explosion, killing one woman, identified as Kovinthasamy Jegathambal, at Thekankaadu in Vavuniya. Two Sri Lanka Arm
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A day earlier, three civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants triggered a claymore mine explosion, killing one woman, identified as Kovinthasamy Jegathambal, at Thekankaadu in Vavuniya. Two Sri Lanka Army soldiers and Police personnel were also injured.
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November - 1 
According to reports, a family of three, Sivarajah Yathavan, his wife Abirami Yathavan and, P. Senthuran, father-in-law of Yathavan, has taken full control of the LTTE operations in the state of Victoria in Australia.
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According to reports, a family of three, Sivarajah Yathavan, his wife Abirami Yathavan and, P. Senthuran, father-in-law of Yathavan, has taken full control of the LTTE operations in the state of Victoria in Australia.
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November - 1 
Government Defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, stated that the Government will assist LTTE cadres deserting its ranks and surrendering to the SFs by offering them foreign employment after they are provided a few months of rehabilitation and v
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Government Defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, stated that the Government will assist LTTE cadres deserting its ranks and surrendering to the SFs by offering them foreign employment after they are provided a few months of rehabilitation and vocational training. He said, "The Commissioner General of Rehabilitation will conduct a rehabilitation programme for the surrenderers who will be provided with jobs with the coordination of the Skills Development Ministry. They will be offered jobs in countries like Korea and Malaysia." According to Army statistics, more than 500 LTTE cadres have surrendered to the SFs following the signing of the cease-fire agreement in 2002.
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November - 1 
News received from LTTE circles confirm that internationally wanted LTTE arms purchaser K. Pathmanathan alias K. P. Nathan alias K.P., has been reengaged to purchase arms for the LTTE, reports Daily News.
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News received from LTTE circles confirm that internationally wanted LTTE arms purchaser K. Pathmanathan alias K. P. Nathan alias K.P., has been reengaged to purchase arms for the LTTE, reports Daily News.
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November - 1 
On November 1, three persons, including a civilian, were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at the Goodshed road in Vavuniya district.
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On November 1, three persons, including a civilian, were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at the Goodshed road in Vavuniya district.
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November - 1 
One LTTE cadre reportedly surrendered to the troops at Kajuwatta Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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One LTTE cadre reportedly surrendered to the troops at Kajuwatta Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 1 
Security forces (SFs) said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was preparing a major offensive towards SFs defences in the Batticaloa, following reports they received about a massive military build up in the Vakarai, from LTTE cadres who
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Security forces (SFs) said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was preparing a major offensive towards SFs defences in the Batticaloa, following reports they received about a massive military build up in the Vakarai, from LTTE cadres who surrendered to the troops. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, told Daily News on November 1 that LTTE cadres who surrendered to the Kajuwatta Army camp on October 31 revealed that there was a massive military build up in Verugal in the uncleared areas (area not under Government control) of Batticaloa, adding, that the LTTE had intensified their artillery and mortar attacks towards the SFs defences in Kajuwatta and Mankerni from October 30-evening compelling the troops to retaliate. He added, "The Air Force carried out aerial attacks on identified LTTE artillery positions in Kaddumuruippu to neutralise artillery and mortar attacks towards Security Forces, defences. The LTTE is continuing their sporadic artillery and mortar attacks towards Security Forces' defences in Kajuwatta and Mankerni."
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November - 1 
SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rou
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SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rounds in from the Valachchenai area.
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November - 1 
SLAF jets also bombed a Sea-Tiger base north of Mannar after intelligence confirmed that several weapon-laden boats were about to leave the base for a major offensive against the security forces (SFs). However, no casualties were reported in this att
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SLAF jets also bombed a Sea-Tiger base north of Mannar after intelligence confirmed that several weapon-laden boats were about to leave the base for a major offensive against the security forces (SFs). However, no casualties were reported in this attack. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that they had targeted two LTTE targets it viewed as threats to national security, adding, "We have taken two targets. One is a Sea Tiger base in Mannar (in the northwest), and the other is a military training camp 10 km southeast of Kilinochchi." As reported earlier SLAF jets targeted LTTE bases in Batticaloa on November 1.
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November - 1 
The LTTE said that Sri Lanka's Air Force bombed the outfit’s targets on November 1 that could be part of a "major offensive" by the Military. The LTTE also claimed that the Army fired artillery and rocket launchers at civilian areas, adding, “People
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The LTTE said that Sri Lanka's Air Force bombed the outfit’s targets on November 1 that could be part of a "major offensive" by the Military. The LTTE also claimed that the Army fired artillery and rocket launchers at civilian areas, adding, “People were fleeing the area this morning. Sri Lankan military is also firing artillery shells and multi-barrel guns from Valaichenai military camp and Karadikulam military camp towards the civilian areas of Vaharai, Pannichchankerni, Kirumichchai and Alankulam. The pattern of firing and bombing are indicative of a large scale military offensive being planned by the Sri Lankan military.”
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November - 1 
Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons
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Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with T-56 rounds one communication set from the incident site.
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November - 1 
Two soldier sustained injuries in LTTE mortar fire towards troops in Muhamale area of Jaffna district on November 1.
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Two soldier sustained injuries in LTTE mortar fire towards troops in Muhamale area of Jaffna district on November 1.
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November - 2 
A civilian, Choudhary Mohammad Sheikh, was abducted by four militants from his house at Drug Teng in the Kangan area of Srinagar district and later hanged to death in the nearby area.
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A civilian, Choudhary Mohammad Sheikh, was abducted by four militants from his house at Drug Teng in the Kangan area of Srinagar district and later hanged to death in the nearby area.
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November - 2 
A police constable, who was abducted by the terrorists along with two civilians from village Shadol in the Udhampur district on November 1, was rescued by police from a hide-out in the Gulabgarh forests on November 2. Abdul Rehman, posted in Gool pol
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A police constable, who was abducted by the terrorists along with two civilians from village Shadol in the Udhampur district on November 1, was rescued by police from a hide-out in the Gulabgarh forests on November 2. Abdul Rehman, posted in Gool police station, had come to his house on leave when he was abducted by a group of three militants along with two students. While one of the students was killed, another was injured.
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November - 2 
According to Daily News & Analysis, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on November 2, arrested Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari alias Batterywallah for his alleged involvement in the Malegaon serial blasts. Ansari was already in the custody of
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According to Daily News & Analysis, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on November 2, arrested Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari alias Batterywallah for his alleged involvement in the Malegaon serial blasts. Ansari was already in the custody of Mumbai Police since August 2 for his alleged complicity in the Malegaon blasts. ATS officials said that Ansari, a resident of Jaffarnagar locality in Malegaon, went to Pakistan and obtained training in arms and ammunition.
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November - 2 
According to Times of India, security has been tightened in the State of Goa in the view of intelligence inputs that terrorists could target British and US citizens who visit the State during the ongoing peak tourist season. Paramilitary personnel ha
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According to Times of India, security has been tightened in the State of Goa in the view of intelligence inputs that terrorists could target British and US citizens who visit the State during the ongoing peak tourist season. Paramilitary personnel have reportedly been rushed to Goa, venue for the forthcoming film festival which, intelligence agencies have warned, could be one of the targets. Inputs received by security agencies warn of strikes patterned after terrorist attacks on foreign tourists in Bali, Indonesia, where the al Qaeda with the support of local terrorist outfit Jemaah Islamiyah had carried out a series of blasts killing 202 and 26 persons in 2002 and 2005 respectively.
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November - 2 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP), D.N. Dutt, on November 2 said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was “using certain stretches of the Bhutan for taking shelter.” Earlier, on October 1, S. K. Sarkar, Additional Director General of
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP), D.N. Dutt, on November 2 said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was “using certain stretches of the Bhutan for taking shelter.” Earlier, on October 1, S. K. Sarkar, Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) of West Bengal, had said that the ULFA and the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were establishing camps in Bhutan and Nepal and are being helped by the Maoists of Nepal.
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November - 2 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP), D.N. Dutt, said on November 2 that the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) has made inroads into India’s Northeast. Speaking at the annual conference of police chiefs of the seven States of the Northeast, Sik
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP), D.N. Dutt, said on November 2 that the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) has made inroads into India’s Northeast. Speaking at the annual conference of police chiefs of the seven States of the Northeast, Sikkim and West Bengal on security strategies in Guwahati, he said that the JMB is coordinating the activities of all Jihadi groups operating in the region with the help of foreign agencies. Inspector General of Police (Special Branch) of Assam, Khagen Sarma, told Telegraph that Jihadi groups were looking at the region not only as their playground but also as a corridor to other parts of India. “The threat (from these groups) is not only to the region,” he said.
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November - 2 
In the State, two cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami outfit surrendered before Doda police and Rashtriya Rifles at Chatru. They were identified as Ghulam Mohammed and Mohammed Iqbal. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda) Manohar Singh said 37 mi
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In the State, two cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami outfit surrendered before Doda police and Rashtriya Rifles at Chatru. They were identified as Ghulam Mohammed and Mohammed Iqbal. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda) Manohar Singh said 37 militants have surrendered in Doda this year.
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November - 2 
On November 2, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and three others were arrested following an encounter with the police at an unspecified location in the Kanker district, according to Pioneer. Further details
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On November 2, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and three others were arrested following an encounter with the police at an unspecified location in the Kanker district, according to Pioneer. Further details were not available.
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November - 2 
On November 2, the TADA court had convicted three more persons in the same case. Two customs officials, Jayvant Gurav and S. S. Talawadekar, were convicted for aiding and abetting key conspirators Tiger Memon and Dawood Ibrahim in landing the explosi
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On November 2, the TADA court had convicted three more persons in the same case. Two customs officials, Jayvant Gurav and S. S. Talawadekar, were convicted for aiding and abetting key conspirators Tiger Memon and Dawood Ibrahim in landing the explosives and facilitating the transportation of the consignment from Raigad to Mumbai. The court also held Ayub Ibrahim Qureshi, guilty for possessing a pistol, 52 live rounds of ammunition and spare magazines in a notified area. However, all three of them were found not guilty under section 120 (B) of the IPC for participating in the conspiracy.
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November - 2 
One Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, head constable Mohammad Ashraf of Kerala, was killed and two of his associates were wounded by two unidentified terrorists on the Residency Road in capital Srinagar on November 2, according to Daily Excelsio
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One Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, head constable Mohammad Ashraf of Kerala, was killed and two of his associates were wounded by two unidentified terrorists on the Residency Road in capital Srinagar on November 2, according to Daily Excelsior.
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November - 2 
Rediff has reported that Hollywood actors, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, currently shooting for the film A Mighty Heart (based on the life of slain US journalist Daniel Pearl) at Pune in Maharashtra have been provided with Y category security due to
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Rediff has reported that Hollywood actors, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, currently shooting for the film A Mighty Heart (based on the life of slain US journalist Daniel Pearl) at Pune in Maharashtra have been provided with Y category security due to threat to their lives from the al Qaeda, Intelligence Bureau sources said in New Delhi on November 2.
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November - 2 
Terrorists shot dead a former Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Puneetpal Singh, at the District Hospital premises in Baramulla. Officials said that he had been disengaged as SPO by Baramulla Police on March 16, 2006. The Harkat-ul-Mujahide
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Terrorists shot dead a former Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Puneetpal Singh, at the District Hospital premises in Baramulla. Officials said that he had been disengaged as SPO by Baramulla Police on March 16, 2006. The Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) has claimed responsibility, saying that Singh had been working with the Special Operations Group of Baramulla police.
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November - 2 
the Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi has denied the presence of ULFA or any other militant group in the country. Jigme Tenzin, third secretary in the press division of the embassy, told Telegraph, “I would like to state for the record that since the re
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the Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi has denied the presence of ULFA or any other militant group in the country. Jigme Tenzin, third secretary in the press division of the embassy, told Telegraph, “I would like to state for the record that since the removal of all 13 camps of the Ulfa from Bhutan during the military operations conducted by the royal Bhutan army in 2003, there has been no presence of the ULFA or any other group inside Bhutan.”
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November - 2 
Three cadres of a lesser known outfit, Indian Tiger Force, identified as Kutubuddin Laskar, Saukat Ali and Rahim Laskar, were arrested during a search operation at their hideout at Jalalpur in the Cachar district on November 2, reports Telegraph.
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Three cadres of a lesser known outfit, Indian Tiger Force, identified as Kutubuddin Laskar, Saukat Ali and Rahim Laskar, were arrested during a search operation at their hideout at Jalalpur in the Cachar district on November 2, reports Telegraph.
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November - 2 
Two police officers and a civilian were killed in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 2, according to Daily Times. “The blast took place on Shahra-e-Gulastan in front of the Inspector General’s office at about 3:50pm,” informed Balochistan In
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Two police officers and a civilian were killed in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 2, according to Daily Times. “The blast took place on Shahra-e-Gulastan in front of the Inspector General’s office at about 3:50pm,” informed Balochistan Inspector General of Police, Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob. “A Suzuki pick-up, which had a time-bomb fixed to it, was on its way to an unknown location for supposedly terrorist activity when the bomb went off due to incorrect timing or technical pressure,” added Yaqoob. Sources told Daily Times the bomber belonged to the Hazara community and was a resident of Kocha Mola Raza of Quetta’s Alamdar Road. Yaqoob said it would be premature to name the perpetrators of the attack, but added that the involvement of Afghans or miscreants from the Dera Bugti and Kohlu areas was also possible. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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November - 2 
According to Nepal News, Chief of the District Land Reform Office in Rautahat, Madan Krishna Upreti, was injured when some unidentified people detonated a bomb targeting the office on November 2. According to Kathmandu Post, the Janatantrik Terai Muk
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According to Nepal News, Chief of the District Land Reform Office in Rautahat, Madan Krishna Upreti, was injured when some unidentified people detonated a bomb targeting the office on November 2. According to Kathmandu Post, the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, claimed responsibility for the explosion. JTMM leader Arjun Yadav reportedly told the paper that the bomb was exploded as a challenge to the Government.
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November - 2 
Himalayan Times has reported that Maoist insurgents on November 2 ‘interrogated’ Sarlahi Chief District Officer Mukti Narayan Poudel on ‘corruption charges’ and later seized accounts documents of the district administration office. Cadres of the All
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Himalayan Times has reported that Maoist insurgents on November 2 ‘interrogated’ Sarlahi Chief District Officer Mukti Narayan Poudel on ‘corruption charges’ and later seized accounts documents of the district administration office. Cadres of the All Nepal Trade Union Federation accused Poudel of being involved in corruption and demanded clarification on the issue. This is the first instance in which Maoists have alleged a high-ranking Government official in Sarlahi district of corruption and sought a clarification.
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November - 2 
The Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi has denied the presence of ULFA or any other militant group in the country. Jigme Tenzin, third secretary in the press division of the embassy, told Telegraph, “I would like to state for the record that since the re
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The Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi has denied the presence of ULFA or any other militant group in the country. Jigme Tenzin, third secretary in the press division of the embassy, told Telegraph, “I would like to state for the record that since the removal of all 13 camps of the Ulfa from Bhutan during the military operations conducted by the royal Bhutan army in 2003, there has been no presence of the ULFA or any other group inside Bhutan.”
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November - 2 
Police on November 2 recovered 11 firearms and ammunition from a pond at Chandrakhana village under Fulbari sub-district of the Kurigram district. According to Daily Star, the recovery included six revolvers, one pine gun, one SLR, one SMG, two pisto
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Police on November 2 recovered 11 firearms and ammunition from a pond at Chandrakhana village under Fulbari sub-district of the Kurigram district. According to Daily Star, the recovery included six revolvers, one pine gun, one SLR, one SMG, two pistols and 101 bullets.
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November - 2 
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's in Dhaka on November 2 placed Mufti Abdul Hannan, ‘operations commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), his brother Mahibullah alias Mafizur Rahman and close associate Badrul Alam Mizan on an
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The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's in Dhaka on November 2 placed Mufti Abdul Hannan, ‘operations commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), his brother Mahibullah alias Mafizur Rahman and close associate Badrul Alam Mizan on an eight-day remand in connection with the case filed with Badda Police Station related to the killings of Shahidul Islam and Sayem near the Bashundhara project on September 19, 2003.
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November - 2 
A civilian, who sustained injuries in a LTTE claymore mine explosion on the Goodshed road in Vavuniya on November 1, succumbed to his injuries on November 2.
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A civilian, who sustained injuries in a LTTE claymore mine explosion on the Goodshed road in Vavuniya on November 1, succumbed to his injuries on November 2.
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November - 2 
According to Sri Lanka army reports, filed on November 2-afternoon, the exodus of civilians from Batticaloa has reached 188. A spate of intensified LTTE attacks on Mankerni and Kadjuwatte Army camps beginning on October 6 have deprived the Army of on
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According to Sri Lanka army reports, filed on November 2-afternoon, the exodus of civilians from Batticaloa has reached 188. A spate of intensified LTTE attacks on Mankerni and Kadjuwatte Army camps beginning on October 6 have deprived the Army of one Officer and 12 soldiers and injured at least 35 troopers to-date. Retaliatory fire of the SFs killed at least 60 outfit cadres in a battle on October 18 and injured a similar number. Attacks persisted on the 6th, 18th, 23rd, 30th, and 31st October until the SLAF jets bombed LTTE targets on November 1.
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November - 2 
Another civilian, Thiruchelvam Surendrakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Muneeswaram road in Jaffna.
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Another civilian, Thiruchelvam Surendrakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Muneeswaram road in Jaffna.
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November - 2 
Essential Services Commissioner, S.B. Divaratne, told Daily News that the closure of the A9 highway has not caused any breakdown in the supply of essential food items to the Jaffna peninsula since the Government has supplied essential food items to J
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Essential Services Commissioner, S.B. Divaratne, told Daily News that the closure of the A9 highway has not caused any breakdown in the supply of essential food items to the Jaffna peninsula since the Government has supplied essential food items to Jaffna by sea since August 17. The Commissioner said food stocks sufficient for more than 12 days for a population of 653,735 have already been sent to the peninsula through six shiploads.
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November - 2 
Five civilians were killed when Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets dropped four shells near a hospital around 3-km from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) headquarter in Kilinochchi on November 2. The outfit’s spokesperson, Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan
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Five civilians were killed when Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets dropped four shells near a hospital around 3-km from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) headquarter in Kilinochchi on November 2. The outfit’s spokesperson, Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, told Reuters from Kilinochchi, "The house was smashed. A mother, a father, two children and a grandmother were all killed." It was reportedly the closest that Air Force bombs have fallen to the LTTE headquarter in Kilinochchi since the 2002 cease-fire.
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November - 2 
Government chief negotiator, Nimal Siripala de Silva, on November 2 assured the Co-Chairs of the Tokyo donor conference that it would seek an alternative land route to ensure an unrestricted flow of essential items to the North within a couple of day
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Government chief negotiator, Nimal Siripala de Silva, on November 2 assured the Co-Chairs of the Tokyo donor conference that it would seek an alternative land route to ensure an unrestricted flow of essential items to the North within a couple of days if the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delays the reopening of the A9 highway with continuing attacks. He reiterated the Government would agree to reopen the Muhamalai entry-exit point if the LTTE ceases its attacks.
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November - 2 
LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as R. G. Nalin Rathnayake, on the Ganesh road in Trincomalee on November 2.
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LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as R. G. Nalin Rathnayake, on the Ganesh road in Trincomalee on November 2.
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November - 2 
On November 2, suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade into a communication centre at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya. However, no casualties were reported.
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On November 2, suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade into a communication centre at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 2 
On October 2, one soldier, Corporal K.G.N. Nanda Kumara, was killed and two others were injured in a LTTE artillery fire towards the troops at Muhamale in Jaffna district.
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On October 2, one soldier, Corporal K.G.N. Nanda Kumara, was killed and two others were injured in a LTTE artillery fire towards the troops at Muhamale in Jaffna district.
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November - 2 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and ten others sustained injuries during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and LTTE cadres in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on November 2.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and ten others sustained injuries during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and LTTE cadres in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on November 2.
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November - 2 
The National Peace Council (NPC) said there is need for a new approach to resolve ethnic conflict and the alliance between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and UNP can be the foundation for negotiations with "a new spirit and new approach". The NCP
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The National Peace Council (NPC) said there is need for a new approach to resolve ethnic conflict and the alliance between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and UNP can be the foundation for negotiations with "a new spirit and new approach". The NCP said, “We believe that President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s decision to invite the UNP to join his government arose out of this recognition. We believe that the decision of the leadership of the two main political parties to work together to solve the ethnic conflict in a manner that transcends party politics, which the LTTE has also welcomed, can be the foundation for negotiations with a new spirit and new approach.”
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November - 2 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) confirmed the site of the bombing, which was just 2.5 km from its own offices and close to the hospital. Helen Olafsdottir, the SLMM spokesperson, said, "The situation is discouraging and the talks in Geneva di
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) confirmed the site of the bombing, which was just 2.5 km from its own offices and close to the hospital. Helen Olafsdottir, the SLMM spokesperson, said, "The situation is discouraging and the talks in Geneva did not have any positive impact on the ground situation. The air strikes are of course a violation of the Ceasefire Agreement. Unfortunately both sides are violating the agreement to the extent that few people are calling it a ceasefire. We can only hope that both sides wake up before it's too late."
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November - 2 
The United National Party (UNP) decided to participate in the All Party Conference called by the President Mahinda Rajapakse to make a southern consensus to seek a solution for the ethnic conflict.
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The United National Party (UNP) decided to participate in the All Party Conference called by the President Mahinda Rajapakse to make a southern consensus to seek a solution for the ethnic conflict.
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November - 2 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Thambipillai Atputharanee, in her tailor shop at Manning Place in the Wellawatte area of Colombo.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Thambipillai Atputharanee, in her tailor shop at Manning Place in the Wellawatte area of Colombo.
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November - 3 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Abu Asrar, was killed by security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Abu Asrar, was killed by security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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November - 3 
A political activist belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party, Mohammed Amutombi Gogimayum, was shot dead by suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at Mayang Imphal in the Imphal West district on November 3, reports Kanglaonli
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A political activist belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party, Mohammed Amutombi Gogimayum, was shot dead by suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at Mayang Imphal in the Imphal West district on November 3, reports Kanglaonline. One motorcycle and three live rounds of .32 ammunitions, left behind by the militants, were reportedly recovered from the incident site.
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November - 3 
According to Indian Express, the ATS, with the arrest of Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari, has found linkages between the RDX blast aboard the Karnavati Express on February 18, blasts in Malegaon, the 7/11 blasts in Mumbai and the May 10 seizure of arm
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According to Indian Express, the ATS, with the arrest of Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari, has found linkages between the RDX blast aboard the Karnavati Express on February 18, blasts in Malegaon, the 7/11 blasts in Mumbai and the May 10 seizure of arms and explosives at Aurangabad. ATS sources said that they have now found strong evidence linking the Aurangabad, Mumbai and Malegaon terror modules. According to investigators, they not only had a common handler but they also happened to know each other well. Confirming this, ATS chief, Joint Commissioner of Police K. P. Raghuvanshi, said: “They know each other and have been in regular contact. We are probing further to establish their exact involvement in these (Malegaon-Aurangabad-7/11) cases.”
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November - 3 
Bilal Ahmed Parray alias Bil Wahab, one of the most prominent commanders of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in south Kashmir, who had surrendered before Police earlier this year, was reportedly killed by terrorists in the Anantnag district on November 3. Acc
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Bilal Ahmed Parray alias Bil Wahab, one of the most prominent commanders of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in south Kashmir, who had surrendered before Police earlier this year, was reportedly killed by terrorists in the Anantnag district on November 3. According to Daily Excelsior, unidentified terrorists stopped a marriage party at Bumthan on the outskirts of Anantnag town and shot dead Bilal. According to official records, he had functioned as HM ‘Chief of Operations’ in the Anantnag area and appointed as ‘District Commander’ after security forces killed the most wanted Shabir Bidouri. Sources added that Bil Wahab had surrendered before Police with the assistance of two People’s Democratic Party leaders but he had been immediately declared as "traitor" and put on the top of its hit list by the Hizb. HM spokesman Junaid-ul-Islam claimed that militants of his organisation gunned down Bil Wahab for he had surrendered and later arranged surrender of several other militants.
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November - 3 
Expressing concern over continuing cross-border terrorism and infiltration, Army chief General J. J. Singh said in Srinagar on November 3 that the India-Pakistan joint anti-terror mechanism was still at the discussion level, according to Daily Excels
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Expressing concern over continuing cross-border terrorism and infiltration, Army chief General J. J. Singh said in Srinagar on November 3 that the India-Pakistan joint anti-terror mechanism was still at the discussion level, according to Daily Excelsior. "It (joint anti-terror mechanism) is still being discussed. We are concerned that cross border-terrorism and infiltration are continuing," he told reporters. He said the matter would be discussed at the proposed Foreign Secretary-level talks between the two countries later this month.
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November - 3 
He said though infiltration and cross-border terrorism continued, there was a 30 per cent decrease in violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and civilian casualties reduced to a minimum.
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He said though infiltration and cross-border terrorism continued, there was a 30 per cent decrease in violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and civilian casualties reduced to a minimum.
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November - 3 
In the State, Police destroyed an improvised explosive device which had been planted by terrorists near Police Station Sher Garhi.
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In the State, Police destroyed an improvised explosive device which had been planted by terrorists near Police Station Sher Garhi.
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November - 3 
On November 3, Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah along with another person arrested in connection with the Malegaon blasts, Noor-ul Huda, were booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
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On November 3, Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah along with another person arrested in connection with the Malegaon blasts, Noor-ul Huda, were booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
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November - 3 
On November 3, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) (TADA) court held three accused persons guilty for complicity in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, reports Times of India. Ashraf-Ur-Rehman, Mohaammed Yusuf Botomiyan and Shaikh As
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On November 3, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) (TADA) court held three accused persons guilty for complicity in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, reports Times of India. Ashraf-Ur-Rehman, Mohaammed Yusuf Botomiyan and Shaikh Asif Yusuf were held guilty under the TADA Act and Arms Act. Ashraf-Ur-Rehman, charged with possessing 85 hand grenades, 350 electronic detonators and 3,270 live cartridges of AK 56, was found guilty under Section 5 (possessing arms), and Section 6 (contravening provisions of Explosive Substances Act and Explosives Act) of TADA (P) Act. He was also found guilty under Sections 3, 7, and 25(1-a)(1-b) of the Arms Act. Mohammad Botomiyan was found guilty under Section 3(3) (aiding and abetting a terrorist act) and Section 5 of TADA (P) Act for possessing 980 cartridges and 32 magazines of AK-56, as well as under provisions of Arms Act. Shaikh Yusuf was found guilty under Section 3(3) of TADA (P) Act for aiding and abetting terrorist act. He was also held guilty under Section 5 of TADA (P) for possessing four hand grenades and under Section 6 of the same act (contravening provisions of Explosive Substances Act and Explosives Act). He was also convicted under Arms Act. All three persons were, however, acquitted of the charge of conspiracy.
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November - 3 
Security forces seized one AK Rifle, five AK Magazine, 90 AK ammunition, 20 Pika ammunition, one Radio set, two Rocket Propelled Grenade, two Booster for Rocket Propelled Grenade, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher rounds, one Hand Grenade, one Expl
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Security forces seized one AK Rifle, five AK Magazine, 90 AK ammunition, 20 Pika ammunition, one Radio set, two Rocket Propelled Grenade, two Booster for Rocket Propelled Grenade, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher rounds, one Hand Grenade, one Explosive Device of 7 Kg, one Improvised Explosive Device switch and a Detonator during a search operation at Pharkiyan Gali in the Kupwara district.
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November - 3 
Terrorists are reported to have abducted a civilian, Farooq Ahmad Lober, at Dooniwari in the Kupwara district.
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Terrorists are reported to have abducted a civilian, Farooq Ahmad Lober, at Dooniwari in the Kupwara district.
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November - 3 
Terrorists fired some shots towards a Police party at Tral in the Pulwama district. Superintendent of Police (Awantipora), Sardar Khan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Operations) of Tral and Station House Officer of Tral were traveling from Shikarg
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Terrorists fired some shots towards a Police party at Tral in the Pulwama district. Superintendent of Police (Awantipora), Sardar Khan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Operations) of Tral and Station House Officer of Tral were traveling from Shikargah to Tral when they reportedly came under heavy terrorist fire at Pinglish village. The officers escaped unhurt, but their vehicles were damaged in the attack. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the incident.
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November - 3 
The Civil Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Hamren, Manoranjan Gogoi, was attacked by suspected militants when he was returning home from a meeting at the Karbi Anglong Distrct Collector’s office on November 3-afternoon. Security personnel of the SDO r
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The Civil Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Hamren, Manoranjan Gogoi, was attacked by suspected militants when he was returning home from a meeting at the Karbi Anglong Distrct Collector’s office on November 3-afternoon. Security personnel of the SDO retaliated. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 3 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) captured and later shot at and wounded two persons, Seram Angou-sana and Sapam Jonjon alias Sanayamba, for allegedly extorting money in guise of cadres of the outfit on November 3, according to Sangai Express. The d
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) captured and later shot at and wounded two persons, Seram Angou-sana and Sapam Jonjon alias Sanayamba, for allegedly extorting money in guise of cadres of the outfit on November 3, according to Sangai Express. The duo was later paraded before the media at two unspecified places in the Imphal East district.
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November - 3 
The Nalgonda district Police have arrested four collaborators of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had set ablaze a poclain at Lingamvaarigudem in Samsthan Narayanapur mandal on October 29. Superintendent of Police M.M. Bhagwat to
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The Nalgonda district Police have arrested four collaborators of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had set ablaze a poclain at Lingamvaarigudem in Samsthan Narayanapur mandal on October 29. Superintendent of Police M.M. Bhagwat told The Hindu on November 3 that Uppalapalli Yadaiah alias Ramaswamy, who led the operation, was still at large. He further said "Only five to six Maoists are operating in the district now. I suggest them to surrender before the police and lead a normal life.”
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November - 3 
The Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate in Sonamura remanded one suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Mohammad Ibrahim, to ten days police custody along with a fine of INR 1,000 on October 28, according to Tripurainfo. Ibrahim, a Banglad
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The Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate in Sonamura remanded one suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Mohammad Ibrahim, to ten days police custody along with a fine of INR 1,000 on October 28, according to Tripurainfo. Ibrahim, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested while infiltrating at Nirboypur Border Out Post in the West Tripura district on October 27. Foreign currencies of other countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mozambique and Iran were recovered from his possession.
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November - 3 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Kardoiguri under Moran police station in the Dibrugarh district on November 3-morning, according to Assam Tribune
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Kardoiguri under Moran police station in the Dibrugarh district on November 3-morning, according to Assam Tribune. Two out of three slain militants were identified as ‘area commander’ Charan Majhi and a corporal in the 'C' Company of the ‘28 Battalion’ Anup Dehingia. According to police sources, a huge cache of arms and explosives, including one AK-56 rifle, one Spanish M-20 pistol, 73 rounds of live ammunition, one mobile phone, 100 grams of suspected RDX, two packets of explosives, 32 detonators, one safety fuse, one programmable timer explosive device, a packet of splinters, along with camping materials like polythene sheets and ground sheets and some documents was recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 3 
Tinsukia District Police arrested a person, Nirmal Singh Gurung, for distributing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to suspected ULFA cadres.
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Tinsukia District Police arrested a person, Nirmal Singh Gurung, for distributing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to suspected ULFA cadres.
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November - 3 
A less-known al Qaeda affiliate in North Waziristan gave the go-ahead for the attempted rocket attacks in and around the federal capital Islamabad in October 2006, a senior investigator has told Dawn. The investigator said that the al Qaeda affiliate
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A less-known al Qaeda affiliate in North Waziristan gave the go-ahead for the attempted rocket attacks in and around the federal capital Islamabad in October 2006, a senior investigator has told Dawn. The investigator said that the al Qaeda affiliate, the Islamic Jihad Group (IJG), based at Mirali in North Waziristan, had approved the plot before the Pakistani masterminds executed it in early October. “While the fingers were in Islamabad, the tail was in Mirali,” the investigator said.
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November - 3 
According to Daily Times, the local Taliban in North Waziristan beheaded an Islamic cleric for allegedly spying for the United States in Afghanistan. The decapitated body of Maulvi Salahuddin was found on November 3-morning in the Makeen area, 75 kil
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According to Daily Times, the local Taliban in North Waziristan beheaded an Islamic cleric for allegedly spying for the United States in Afghanistan. The decapitated body of Maulvi Salahuddin was found on November 3-morning in the Makeen area, 75 kilometers south of Miranshah. A note attached to the body warned: “The Maulvi was an American spy and all of you will face this (fate) if you follow him.”
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November - 3 
Investigations and interrogation of the suspects have reportedly led the Government to conclude that the IJG leader, Yakhyo alias Nadzhmiddin Kamilidinovich Janov, an Uzbek militant said to be residing in Mirali, a sub-district of North Waziristan, h
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Investigations and interrogation of the suspects have reportedly led the Government to conclude that the IJG leader, Yakhyo alias Nadzhmiddin Kamilidinovich Janov, an Uzbek militant said to be residing in Mirali, a sub-district of North Waziristan, had given the go-ahead to the plotters to carry out the attacks. All those involved in the failed plot have since been arrested, including its mastermind, Khalil, and his two close associates, Ali Ahmad Gondal and Munir. Khalil has been described as a young man in his mid-twenties who was previously affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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November - 3 
Militants fired four rockets at a Frontier Reserve Police (FRP) post in the Kungarpur area of Bannu in North West Frontier Province on November 3, Daily Times reported. Bannu Police Deputy Inspector General Abid Ali said that only one rocket hit the
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Militants fired four rockets at a Frontier Reserve Police (FRP) post in the Kungarpur area of Bannu in North West Frontier Province on November 3, Daily Times reported. Bannu Police Deputy Inspector General Abid Ali said that only one rocket hit the FRP post and damaged the building. No casualties were reported.
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November - 3 
Seven men convicted of banditry by the Taliban were paraded in a Wana bazaar after having had their hair torn out in fistfuls as punishment.
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Seven men convicted of banditry by the Taliban were paraded in a Wana bazaar after having had their hair torn out in fistfuls as punishment.
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November - 3 
The IJG is an offshoot of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and is believed to be closer to al Qaeda than its parent organisation, investigators said. It was formed after its founding members Yakhyo and his deputy Mansur Sohail alias Abu Huzaifa, al
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The IJG is an offshoot of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and is believed to be closer to al Qaeda than its parent organisation, investigators said. It was formed after its founding members Yakhyo and his deputy Mansur Sohail alias Abu Huzaifa, also an ethnic Uzbek, developed differences with the IMU leader over operational and administrative matters. While the IMU is based in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, the IJG leadership moved to the neighbouring North Waziristan due to security reasons.
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November - 3 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 3 acquitted a cadre of the banned Sunni outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) sentenced to life imprisonment by an anti-terrorist court for killing nine people at a mosque in Karachi during October 1999, according to T
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 3 acquitted a cadre of the banned Sunni outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) sentenced to life imprisonment by an anti-terrorist court for killing nine people at a mosque in Karachi during October 1999, according to The News. A division bench of the SHC, however, upheld the conviction of the co-accused in the same case of sectarian killing. An anti-terrorism court in Karachi in May 2002 awarded life imprisonment to Dildar Hussain alias Dilawar and Saeed Awan, both LeJ activists, for killing nine people and injuring six others at a mosque in the Al-Falah colony.
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November - 3 
The Taliban in Wana on November 3 addressed a local Jirga (council) on new rules to punish collaborators and criminals. They informed the 300-strong congregation of tribal elders that they would first warn a collaborator’s family of the consequences
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The Taliban in Wana on November 3 addressed a local Jirga (council) on new rules to punish collaborators and criminals. They informed the 300-strong congregation of tribal elders that they would first warn a collaborator’s family of the consequences of working for the Americans. But if the suspect continued spying, he would be executed.
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November - 3 
In Jhapa, a group of people identifying themselves as Maoists assaulted and subsequently abducted the owner of Munal Wood Industry, Shiva Upreti from Chandragadhi-6. The group later called Upreti's family and asked for ransom and warned that they wil
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In Jhapa, a group of people identifying themselves as Maoists assaulted and subsequently abducted the owner of Munal Wood Industry, Shiva Upreti from Chandragadhi-6. The group later called Upreti's family and asked for ransom and warned that they will kill Upreti if the family members do not give the money.
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November - 3 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly started giving military training to children in the Udaypur district. According to The Kathmandu Post, Maoists have been giving military training to 350 children of age group 12-16 years in the Bhorleni area of Basah
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly started giving military training to children in the Udaypur district. According to The Kathmandu Post, Maoists have been giving military training to 350 children of age group 12-16 years in the Bhorleni area of Basaha village development committee (VDC) for the last three days. Parents complained that their children sustained injuries during the forced training. Children from every family in the Chaudani, Siddhipur, Babla, Rampur, Basaha, Beltar, Sundarpur and Hadiya VDCs have been forcibly taken to training programme hampering their studies.
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November - 3 
Reports from Chitwan district indicated that Maoists have been demanding huge sums of money, in the name of “tax” from timber contractors. According to the District Timber Contractors' Association, the insurgents have been demanding Rupees 150 as tax
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Reports from Chitwan district indicated that Maoists have been demanding huge sums of money, in the name of “tax” from timber contractors. According to the District Timber Contractors' Association, the insurgents have been demanding Rupees 150 as tax per square feet of timber that was purchased by the contractors from the District Forest Office, Timber Corporation and Community Forest earlier.
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November - 3 
The Maoists have banned VDCs from organizing village council meetings. The meetings called by VDC secretaries of Kogate, Epapanchakanya and Hadikhola had to be cancelled due to Maoist pressure.
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The Maoists have banned VDCs from organizing village council meetings. The meetings called by VDC secretaries of Kogate, Epapanchakanya and Hadikhola had to be cancelled due to Maoist pressure.
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November - 3 
According to Daily Star, a local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, identified as Abdur Rahim alias Montu, was killed by suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Fatepur under Harinakunda sub-d
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According to Daily Star, a local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, identified as Abdur Rahim alias Montu, was killed by suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Fatepur under Harinakunda sub-district in the Jhenidah district on November 3. A person identifying himself as Mizan of the PBCP-Janajuddha claimed responsibility for the killing.
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November - 3 
Helal Uddin, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed at Jhaoil village in the Kamarkhanda sub-district of Sirajganj district on November 3, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the PBCP extremist was abducted
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Helal Uddin, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed at Jhaoil village in the Kamarkhanda sub-district of Sirajganj district on November 3, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the PBCP extremist was abducted by a gang of 12 miscreants, who identified themselves as members of the Rapid Action Battalion, and killed him with sharp weapons. His body was left on the Dhaka-Uttaranchal highway.
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November - 3 
LTTE cadres launched mortar attacks against troops and Police personnel at the Periyakulam detachment in the Uppuweli area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE cadres launched mortar attacks against troops and Police personnel at the Periyakulam detachment in the Uppuweli area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 3 
Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe completely denied LTTE charges against the SLAF that it had aimed at civilian targets in Kilinochchi saying, “The Air Force had never aimed at civilian targets and the target in Kilinochchi on Thurs
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Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe completely denied LTTE charges against the SLAF that it had aimed at civilian targets in Kilinochchi saying, “The Air Force had never aimed at civilian targets and the target in Kilinochchi on Thursday was a well identified LTTE target and was two and half kilo metres from the Kilinochchi hospital.”
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November - 3 
On November 3, LTTE cadres opened fire on the Muhamalai forward defence line injuring two soldiers. Similarly, in Vavunathivu of Batticaloa, LTTE cadres fired at Army detachment with small arms and rocket propeller grenade launchers (RPG) injuring a
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On November 3, LTTE cadres opened fire on the Muhamalai forward defence line injuring two soldiers. Similarly, in Vavunathivu of Batticaloa, LTTE cadres fired at Army detachment with small arms and rocket propeller grenade launchers (RPG) injuring a lone soldier. Separately, LTTE cadres fired at a home guard point in the general area of 39 channel of Nugelandha in Ampara. No casualties were reported.
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November - 3 
On the same day, a female identified as Narayanamuthi Yasodemi was killed by LTTE cadres in the general area of Puloli in Jaffna on November 3. In a similar incident of the day, a female was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres near the Murugan Kovil i
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On the same day, a female identified as Narayanamuthi Yasodemi was killed by LTTE cadres in the general area of Puloli in Jaffna on November 3. In a similar incident of the day, a female was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres near the Murugan Kovil in Sangamankanda of Ampara.
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November - 3 
Police recovered 20 hand grenades hidden inside five PVC pipes from Kosgoda in the Galle district.
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Police recovered 20 hand grenades hidden inside five PVC pipes from Kosgoda in the Galle district.
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November - 3 
The Indonesian Government is to investigate claims that its waters are being used to ship illegal weapons to the LTTE in Sri Lanka. “We are ready to help check to see if the smuggling is occurring in Indonesian waters as claimed, and to help prevent
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The Indonesian Government is to investigate claims that its waters are being used to ship illegal weapons to the LTTE in Sri Lanka. “We are ready to help check to see if the smuggling is occurring in Indonesian waters as claimed, and to help prevent it,” said Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edi Butarbutar. He also said that so far, Indonesian security officials had no evidence that arms are being trafficked to the outfit. As reported earlier, during a visit to Indonesia last week, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake alleged that weapons shipments were taking place and asked the Indonesian Government to crack down on the offenders.
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November - 3 
The major international donors of Sri Lanka have urged the parties in the conflict to stop all military actions. The Co-Chairs in a statement said, “The Co-Chairs expect both the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE to refrain from military action."
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The major international donors of Sri Lanka have urged the parties in the conflict to stop all military actions. The Co-Chairs in a statement said, “The Co-Chairs expect both the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE to refrain from military action."
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November - 3 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched attacks for the third consecutive day on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in Batticaloa and Mannar on November 3. A statement by the Military said, "The air force Kfir jets engaged well-ident
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched attacks for the third consecutive day on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in Batticaloa and Mannar on November 3. A statement by the Military said, "The air force Kfir jets engaged well-identified LTTE targets during the early hours causing heavy damage to their bases and the other facilities therein," adding, one target engaged at 9.30 a.m. was a training and transit base for the outfit located at Kadiraweli in Batticaloa district and the other two were Sea-Tiger bases located along the coast north of Mannar. The Military claimed that these bases were used to launch attacks at the security forces (SFs) detachments at Mannar and Batticaloa.
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November - 3 
Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel min
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Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller grenade rounds, one charger and one claymore mine from Vihara Mawatha in Trincomalee district.
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November - 3 
Two LTTE rebels riding a motor bicycle shot dead a former LTTE cadre, identified as Sivalingam Krishna who refused to re-join the outfit in the general area of Kunchikilam bridge in Vavuniya-Mannar road on November 3.
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Two LTTE rebels riding a motor bicycle shot dead a former LTTE cadre, identified as Sivalingam Krishna who refused to re-join the outfit in the general area of Kunchikilam bridge in Vavuniya-Mannar road on November 3.
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November - 3 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Marimuthu Chandrasegaram, inside his house at Aachikulam in the Samalankulam area of Vavuniya district on November 3, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Marimuthu Chandrasegaram, inside his house at Aachikulam in the Samalankulam area of Vavuniya district on November 3, reports Tamil Net.
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November - 4 
A civilian, identified as Mohd Din alias Kala Khan was abducted and injured by unidentified militants in Kandi area of Rajouri district. He was spotted by the civilians in an injured condition at Jamola bridge and shifted to a hospital.
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A civilian, identified as Mohd Din alias Kala Khan was abducted and injured by unidentified militants in Kandi area of Rajouri district. He was spotted by the civilians in an injured condition at Jamola bridge and shifted to a hospital.
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November - 4 
According to Telegraph, on November 4, police in the Dibrugarh district interrogated six Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees in a bid to crack the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s communication network built through illegally obtain
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According to Telegraph, on November 4, police in the Dibrugarh district interrogated six Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees in a bid to crack the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s communication network built through illegally obtained mobile connections. The questioning followed the arrest of a chess tutor, Nirmal Singh Gurung, for allegedly acting as the conduit between the outfit and some BSNL employees. Gurung admitted to having supplied 67 BSNL SIM cards to the militants.
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November - 4 
On November 4, security forces (SF) recovered 200 kilograms of RDX and a large quantity of other explosive material including 61 detonators, five remote control devices, four timer pencils, 10 rounds of .303 and 500 grams chemical from a cave, report
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On November 4, security forces (SF) recovered 200 kilograms of RDX and a large quantity of other explosive material including 61 detonators, five remote control devices, four timer pencils, 10 rounds of .303 and 500 grams chemical from a cave, reportedly being used as a hide-out by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Sumbar area of Ramban, according to Daily Excelsior.
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November - 4 
On November 4, Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh that India might re-draft its extradition treaty with Nepal because Pakistani militants are using the Himalayan nation as a hideout and base for sne
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On November 4, Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh that India might re-draft its extradition treaty with Nepal because Pakistani militants are using the Himalayan nation as a hideout and base for sneaking into the country, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to reporters he said, Pakistani terrorists have "found a safe hideout in Nepal and it is a safe passage for coming to India." He further said, “The Government would be unable to check this completely as Nepal is a friendly nation and we have porous border with it. If the need arises, we might consider a new extradition treaty with Nepal.” India and Nepal signed an extradition treaty in 1953 and have been holding negotiations on a new pact.
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November - 4 
On the same day, police and security forces have arrested a HM militant, identified as Mehboob Ahmed Khatana alias Naasir and recovered two hand grenades from his possession at Tengpuna in Pulwama.
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On the same day, police and security forces have arrested a HM militant, identified as Mehboob Ahmed Khatana alias Naasir and recovered two hand grenades from his possession at Tengpuna in Pulwama.
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November - 4 
SF personnel recovered one AK rifle and 28 rounds during a search operation in Kandi forests.
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SF personnel recovered one AK rifle and 28 rounds during a search operation in Kandi forests.
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November - 4 
Terrorists shot dead four members of a family, including three women, in their house at Maglogi in the Ramban area of Doda district on November 4, according to Daily Excelsior. A group of four terrorists attacked the house of Ahad Bhat at Maglogi aro
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Terrorists shot dead four members of a family, including three women, in their house at Maglogi in the Ramban area of Doda district on November 4, according to Daily Excelsior. A group of four terrorists attacked the house of Ahad Bhat at Maglogi around 10.30 pm and started molesting two girls, including Ahad’s 25 year old daughter Mobina. Bhat and his wife besides the two girls resisted the terrorists’ attempt, who reportedly wanted to abduct Mobina for forcibly holding her nikaah (marriage) with a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, official sources said. Faced with stiff resistance from the family, the terrorists opened firing on the inmates killing all four of them on the spot. Senior Superintendent of Police Basant Rath informed that Bhat had been receiving letters from HM cadres to hold the nikaah of Mobin with an ‘area commander’ of the outfit Zafar Ahmed.
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November - 4 
Suspected militants shot dead Malik Wali Zar, a member of a Government-sponsored committee working on expulsions of foreign pro-Taliban militants, on November 4 at Inzar village in South Waziristan, according to Daily Times.
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Suspected militants shot dead Malik Wali Zar, a member of a Government-sponsored committee working on expulsions of foreign pro-Taliban militants, on November 4 at Inzar village in South Waziristan, according to Daily Times.
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November - 4 
On November 4, Maoist rebels seized a godown an adjoining land belonging to the Agriculture Inputs Company (AIC) at Phidim of Panchthar district, reports Nepal News. Maoist district in-charge Raman reportedly said that the building and land was seize
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On November 4, Maoist rebels seized a godown an adjoining land belonging to the Agriculture Inputs Company (AIC) at Phidim of Panchthar district, reports Nepal News. Maoist district in-charge Raman reportedly said that the building and land was seized because “it was quite appropriate for Maoist peoples’ militia to stay until the ongoing peace talks reached decisive turn”.
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November - 4 
According to Sri Lanka Army sources, two sailors were killed in a claymore mine explosion by the rebels of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the general area of Nilaweli in Trincomalee on November 4. The sailors were on route clearing patrol
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According to Sri Lanka Army sources, two sailors were killed in a claymore mine explosion by the rebels of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the general area of Nilaweli in Trincomalee on November 4. The sailors were on route clearing patrol when they were attacked.
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November - 4 
Associated Press quoting LTTE sources reports that the outfit released 22 underage recruits who lied about their age to join the separatist campaign. The outfit claimed on November 4 that the youths "joined the movement by lying about their age."
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Associated Press quoting LTTE sources reports that the outfit released 22 underage recruits who lied about their age to join the separatist campaign. The outfit claimed on November 4 that the youths "joined the movement by lying about their age."
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November - 4 
On November 4, one Special Task Force (STF) soldier, identified as M. Jayawardana, was killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion and subsequently opened small arms fire targeting a STF jeep near the 12th mile post on Ampara-Pothuvil
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On November 4, one Special Task Force (STF) soldier, identified as M. Jayawardana, was killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion and subsequently opened small arms fire targeting a STF jeep near the 12th mile post on Ampara-Pothuvil road in the Ampara district. Two STF soldiers were injured in the incident.
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November - 4 
On November 4, Police found the dead body of a civilian, Nadarajah Sivamurthi, with cut injuries from the Nagarilluraikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On November 4, Police found the dead body of a civilian, Nadarajah Sivamurthi, with cut injuries from the Nagarilluraikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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November - 4 
On November 4, troops on route clearing patrol recovered a hand grenade near the technical college road in Trincomalee. The grenade was subsequently defused.
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On November 4, troops on route clearing patrol recovered a hand grenade near the technical college road in Trincomalee. The grenade was subsequently defused.
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November - 4 
Two LTTE cadres surrendered to the Army authorities at Thivu point in Batticaloa. They said that they have escaped the outfit since they could not bear extreme hardships.
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Two LTTE cadres surrendered to the Army authorities at Thivu point in Batticaloa. They said that they have escaped the outfit since they could not bear extreme hardships.
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November - 5 
A new militant outfit, identified as the Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front (MKRF), was reportedly formed with the objective of ‘saving’ Manipur, according to Kanglaonline. A note signed by the unnamed chief of MKRF said the formation of the outfit i
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A new militant outfit, identified as the Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front (MKRF), was reportedly formed with the objective of ‘saving’ Manipur, according to Kanglaonline. A note signed by the unnamed chief of MKRF said the formation of the outfit is to ‘free motherland Manipur from Indian occupation.’ Claiming that the outfit has no relation with any other State, the release urged other underground organisations to help it and ‘unitedly go hand in hand for the cause of the motherland.’
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November - 5 
According to Press Trust of India, five Bangladeshi youths, suspected to be members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were arrested from the Sonamura subdivision in the West Tripura district on November 5. Police sources said that three youths hai
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According to Press Trust of India, five Bangladeshi youths, suspected to be members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were arrested from the Sonamura subdivision in the West Tripura district on November 5. Police sources said that three youths hail from Comilla district and two others are from Chittagong.
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November - 5 
According to Telegraph, a senior Maoist leader, identified as Kartik Mondal, was arrested near Zahanabad village in the Habibpur police station area of Malda district on November 5. During separate raids, a cache of arms and ammunition, including two
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According to Telegraph, a senior Maoist leader, identified as Kartik Mondal, was arrested near Zahanabad village in the Habibpur police station area of Malda district on November 5. During separate raids, a cache of arms and ammunition, including two carbines, a rifle and one 9 mm pistol, were recovered from the nearby Yadpur village. Police also recovered some Maoist literature, paper cuttings with pictures of police officers and INR 5,500 in cash.
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November - 5 
According to Zee News, six Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres were arrested on November 5 in Indore. Police said that the six had met a detained senior SIMI operative, Imran Ansari, at a local restaurant while he was being escorted for
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According to Zee News, six Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres were arrested on November 5 in Indore. Police said that the six had met a detained senior SIMI operative, Imran Ansari, at a local restaurant while he was being escorted for a court hearing on November 1.
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November - 5 
An eight-year-old boy, identified as Muntazir Mushtaq Wani, was killed and three others wounded in a bomb explosion at Sunervani village in the Baramulla district.
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An eight-year-old boy, identified as Muntazir Mushtaq Wani, was killed and three others wounded in a bomb explosion at Sunervani village in the Baramulla district.
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November - 5 
Assam Chief Secretary S. Kabilan said the blasts could be the handiwork of ULFA or some Jihadi group. “It could be the act of ULFA. But we do not want to rule out the involvement of jihadi groups as they have been trying to target Guwahati for quite
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Assam Chief Secretary S. Kabilan said the blasts could be the handiwork of ULFA or some Jihadi group. “It could be the act of ULFA. But we do not want to rule out the involvement of jihadi groups as they have been trying to target Guwahati for quite some time now,” Kabilan told Press Trust of India.
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November - 5 
At least 11 persons were killed and more than 52 others sustained injuries in two separate bomb blasts triggered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Fancy Bazaar and Noonmati area in Guwahati on November 5-evening, accord
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At least 11 persons were killed and more than 52 others sustained injuries in two separate bomb blasts triggered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Fancy Bazaar and Noonmati area in Guwahati on November 5-evening, according to Sentinel. Seven persons, including three identified as Paban Shah, Monsun Rai and Puranmal Choudhury, were killed and several others wounded in a bomb explosion at a tea stall in the Jai Narayan Road of Fancy Bazaar. Further, four persons, Majid Ali, Mustan Ali, Manuara Begum and Manoj Das, were killed and seven others wounded in another explosion at Patharquarry area in Noonmati near installations of two Public Sector Undertakings, the Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India Limited.
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November - 5 
Director General of Police of Tripura, G. M. Srivastava, while expressing concern at a press briefing in Agartala over the increasing violence perpetrated by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), said that cadres of the outfit are patroniz
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Director General of Police of Tripura, G. M. Srivastava, while expressing concern at a press briefing in Agartala over the increasing violence perpetrated by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), said that cadres of the outfit are patronized by a section of former Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders. Srivastava also mentioned that the NLFT is receiving fresh support from various militant outfits in northeast as well as external forces operating from Bangladesh, by adding that the headquarters of militancy in the region had shifted from Shillong in Meghalaya to Aizawl in Mizoram.
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November - 5 
Doda district police killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants of Pakistan in an encounter at Phagsoo in the Thathri area in the early hours of November 5-morning. The duo was identified as Mohammed Ahmed alias Abu Furkan and Mohammed Irfan alias Ab
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Doda district police killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants of Pakistan in an encounter at Phagsoo in the Thathri area in the early hours of November 5-morning. The duo was identified as Mohammed Ahmed alias Abu Furkan and Mohammed Irfan alias Abu Abdullah, both Pakistanis. Recoveries made from the incident site included two AK rifles with one magazine, 10 kg explosives, one IED, two RPG, 16 AK rounds and one pouch.
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November - 5 
In the State, two over-ground workers of the LeT, Jehangir Ahmad Lone and Ghulam Ahmad Lone, and a HM militant were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition seized from them during separate operations in the Kupwara and Pulwama districts.
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In the State, two over-ground workers of the LeT, Jehangir Ahmad Lone and Ghulam Ahmad Lone, and a HM militant were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition seized from them during separate operations in the Kupwara and Pulwama districts.
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November - 5 
Inspector General of Police (Special Branch), Khagen Sharma, told reporters that preliminary investigation revealed that programmed time devices (PTD) had been kept on bicycles at the blast sites. He said the ULFA was known to use bicycles to plant P
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Inspector General of Police (Special Branch), Khagen Sharma, told reporters that preliminary investigation revealed that programmed time devices (PTD) had been kept on bicycles at the blast sites. He said the ULFA was known to use bicycles to plant PTD or Improvised Explosive Devices to attack soft civilian targets. “The latest modus operandi of the ULFA is to use bicycles to plant high-power programmed time devices as it is easy to move and park at public places without raising suspicion," Sharma added.
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November - 5 
On November 5, ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from an unidentified location under Lakshmipur police station in the Jamui district, according to Zee News. Police sources said that the arrested included som
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On November 5, ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from an unidentified location under Lakshmipur police station in the Jamui district, according to Zee News. Police sources said that the arrested included some Maoists involved in the killing of Munger district Superintendent of Police, K. C. Surendra Babu, in January 2005.
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November - 5 
Pakistani infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has doubled this year, according to Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad who has, consequently, ruled out reduction of troops, Press Trust of India reported. An estimated 500 Pakistani infiltrators have crosse
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Pakistani infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has doubled this year, according to Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad who has, consequently, ruled out reduction of troops, Press Trust of India reported. An estimated 500 Pakistani infiltrators have crossed into the State in the first 10 months of 2006, he said in New Delhi, recalling that in the corresponding period last year the figure was less than 200. Rejecting a Pakistani suggestion for reduction of troops in the State, the Chief Minister made it clear that innocent people could not be left at the mercy of terrorists. Azad, who has just completed one year in office, dismissed President Pervez Musharraf’s proposal for self-rule for both parts of the State, saying that the Pakistani ruler was himself not sure of what he was talking about. "I don’t think he (Musharraf) himself is very sure about it... We really have self-rule. We have our own Constitution, flag and elected representatives. What else is self rule."
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November - 5 
Sections of the Hindi-speaking community, who have settled in Guwahati, are reported to have deserted Assam following the November 5 bomb blasts triggered by the ULFA.
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Sections of the Hindi-speaking community, who have settled in Guwahati, are reported to have deserted Assam following the November 5 bomb blasts triggered by the ULFA.
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November - 5 
Three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Lairenjam Thanil alias Tomba, Soibam Basanta alias Ibungo and Khangenbam Janendra, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Wangoi Laiphrakpam in the Imphal East dist
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Three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Lairenjam Thanil alias Tomba, Soibam Basanta alias Ibungo and Khangenbam Janendra, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Wangoi Laiphrakpam in the Imphal East district on November 5, according to Imphal Free Press.
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November - 5 
A Shura (council) of militant groups in North and South Waziristan has decided to launch a campaign against lawlessness and appoint a committee to collect donations to finance Mujahideen activities, Dawn reported. Pamphlets distributed purportedly on
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A Shura (council) of militant groups in North and South Waziristan has decided to launch a campaign against lawlessness and appoint a committee to collect donations to finance Mujahideen activities, Dawn reported. Pamphlets distributed purportedly on behalf of the newly-appointed militant commander Mullah Muhammad Nazir in Wana and Miranshah on November 5 said the Mujahideen Shura had outlined steps for restoring peace and curbing crime in the two areas bordering Afghanistan.
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November - 5 
According to Dawn, Police raided different areas of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 5 and arrested about 100 suspects in connection with a car bomb explosion in front of the Central Police Office on November 2. According to police sources
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According to Dawn, Police raided different areas of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 5 and arrested about 100 suspects in connection with a car bomb explosion in front of the Central Police Office on November 2. According to police sources, most of the suspects are Uzbeks from northern Afghanistan. “We have arrested around 70 Uzbeks and handed them over to the authorities concerned for interrogation,” Senior Superintendent of Police (Quetta) Qazi Abdul Wahid told Dawn.
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November - 5 
Obaidullah Afghan, a spokesman for the Kandahar-based Mirwais Baba Movement, told journalists at Chaman in Balochistan on satellite phone that this group was behind the Quetta blasts. He said that if blasts in Afghanistan were not stopped more explos
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Obaidullah Afghan, a spokesman for the Kandahar-based Mirwais Baba Movement, told journalists at Chaman in Balochistan on satellite phone that this group was behind the Quetta blasts. He said that if blasts in Afghanistan were not stopped more explosions would be carried out in Pakistan.
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November - 5 
People without beard would be expelled from militant groups and the outfits would also be asked to remove criminals from their ranks and surrender their weapons, the pamphlets informed. The Shura also directed tribesmen and militants to remove tinted
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People without beard would be expelled from militant groups and the outfits would also be asked to remove criminals from their ranks and surrender their weapons, the pamphlets informed. The Shura also directed tribesmen and militants to remove tinted glasses from their vehicles. The pamphlets have asked the tribesmen involved in feuds not to take revenge on their rivals in marketplaces.
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November - 5 
Security forces on November 5 arrested identified as Dilshad Bugti, an alleged militant, from the Sui area of Dera Bugti district along with six kilograms of explosive substance and detonators.
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Security forces on November 5 arrested identified as Dilshad Bugti, an alleged militant, from the Sui area of Dera Bugti district along with six kilograms of explosive substance and detonators.
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November - 5 
Senior local administration official, Faizullah, who was traveling in a passenger van was abducted by armed gunmen at Mir Ali on November 5, reports added.
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Senior local administration official, Faizullah, who was traveling in a passenger van was abducted by armed gunmen at Mir Ali on November 5, reports added.
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November - 5 
Sources said that militant groups had unanimously declared Mullah Nazir as their Amir (chief) about two months ago. Nazir has reportedly replaced Haji Muhammad Omar, elder brother of ‘commander’ Nek Muhammad who was killed in a missile attack in 2004
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Sources said that militant groups had unanimously declared Mullah Nazir as their Amir (chief) about two months ago. Nazir has reportedly replaced Haji Muhammad Omar, elder brother of ‘commander’ Nek Muhammad who was killed in a missile attack in 2004. Nazir, who is on a list of people wanted by the Afghan Government, had close affiliation with the Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan chief Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.
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November - 5 
The pamphlets written in Pushto said that a joint financial committee would be set up to monitor collection of donations. “Nobody will be allowed to collect donations and the amount collected as donation will be utilised for bearing expenses of the a
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The pamphlets written in Pushto said that a joint financial committee would be set up to monitor collection of donations. “Nobody will be allowed to collect donations and the amount collected as donation will be utilised for bearing expenses of the activities of Mujahideen,” according to one pamphlet. “People taking part in jihad are like our brothers and all are equal in the light of the Quran and Sunnah,” read the pamphlets. The Shura resolved that any militant group trying to violate its decision would be ‘eliminated’ and its weapons would be handed over to the council.
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November - 5 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead three tribesmen in North Waziristan, said a security official. The three were hauled from a van in Dangeen village, and subsequently shot dead. It was not immediately clear whether pro-Taliban militants were behind the a
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead three tribesmen in North Waziristan, said a security official. The three were hauled from a van in Dangeen village, and subsequently shot dead. It was not immediately clear whether pro-Taliban militants were behind the attack, the official added.
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November - 5 
According to the daily, the Maoists have revealed during peace talks that they have around 35,000 guerrillas. They will be put in seven big and 21 small cantonments. As per the Maoist military organization, they will be called 7 division and 21 briga
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According to the daily, the Maoists have revealed during peace talks that they have around 35,000 guerrillas. They will be put in seven big and 21 small cantonments. As per the Maoist military organization, they will be called 7 division and 21 brigades. The Maoists have also informed that they have around 25,000 modern weapons apart from country-made guns, hand-made bombs etc. The Maoists would first propose the locations for those cantonments, which would then be studied by the UN. They have agreed to lock up the arms within 15 days of agreement, following which the procedures of forming an interim government, interim legislature and promulgating interim constitution will begin.
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November - 5 
Kantipur reported that during the November 5-evening meeting between Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Prachanda in the presence of UN representative Ian Martin, it has been agreed to lock up Maoist arms. This will be monitored by the UN team
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Kantipur reported that during the November 5-evening meeting between Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Prachanda in the presence of UN representative Ian Martin, it has been agreed to lock up Maoist arms. This will be monitored by the UN team through CCTV and alarm system. Likewise, the UN team will also monitor the NA. "There has been understanding to manage the similar quantity of arms of NA also," said Barshaman Pun alias Ananta, in charge of special central command of the Maoists.
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November - 5 
Maoist chief Prachanda is likely to visit India to participate in an international meet on November 18 and 19, Press Trust of India reported on November 5. Prachanda will be accompanied by his deputy, Baburam Bhattarai, when he visits New Delhi to at
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Maoist chief Prachanda is likely to visit India to participate in an international meet on November 18 and 19, Press Trust of India reported on November 5. Prachanda will be accompanied by his deputy, Baburam Bhattarai, when he visits New Delhi to attend the `India — the next global power' summit, Maoist sources said. Prominent personalities from around the world are scheduled to attend the summit.
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November - 5 
Speaking in Pokhara on November 5, Maoist chairman Prachanda said that they would lock up all the weapons apart from those required to provide security to their camps. He said that the key to the lock would remain with the commander of Maoists' Peopl
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Speaking in Pokhara on November 5, Maoist chairman Prachanda said that they would lock up all the weapons apart from those required to provide security to their camps. He said that the key to the lock would remain with the commander of Maoists' People's Liberation Army. He also said that Nepali Army (NA), too, would have to similarly lock up its arms.
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November - 5 
India has agreed to a recent request by the Sri Lanka Government for supply of relief goods to internally displaced persons in the North and East in the aftermath of the closure of the A-9 highway since August 11, reports The Hindu. Sources said New
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India has agreed to a recent request by the Sri Lanka Government for supply of relief goods to internally displaced persons in the North and East in the aftermath of the closure of the A-9 highway since August 11, reports The Hindu. Sources said New Delhi, responding to a request from Colombo, has agreed to a ‘one-time help' to supply rice, dal (pulse), sugar and milk powder. The supplies would be undertaken through the Indian Red Cross and Sri Lanka Red Cross.
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November - 5 
LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunitio
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LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunition during subsequent search operations in the area.
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November - 5 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) stated that Sri Lanka Government has violated the cease-fire agreement (CFA) by the closure of A-9 highway and its continued air attacks on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory. The SLMM s
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) stated that Sri Lanka Government has violated the cease-fire agreement (CFA) by the closure of A-9 highway and its continued air attacks on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory. The SLMM spokesperson, Helen Maria Olofdottir, told BBC that refusing to re-open the A-9 is a blatant CFA violation on the part of the Government, adding, “It (A9) is a very important component of the CFA. So for SLMM it is very simple this road should be open.” She also said that that the monitors don’t even have to visit the places of attacks to rule that air attacks were against the CFA. The SLMM also noted that the LTTE has violated the CFA by launching claymore mine attacks against Government troops, she further said.
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November - 5 
The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry stated that 3300 people have died in Sri Lanka since December 2005 due to the escalation of violence as fighting erupted between Government security forces (SFs) and the LTTE. Between November 17, 2005 and October 25,
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The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry stated that 3300 people have died in Sri Lanka since December 2005 due to the escalation of violence as fighting erupted between Government security forces (SFs) and the LTTE. Between November 17, 2005 and October 25, 2006, 860 SF personnel and 549 civilians have been killed, the Defence Ministry said. The number of LTTE cadres killed by the SFs has been estimated at 1880. Another 1303 are believed to have been injured.
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November - 5 
The Website also alleged that a father and a son, identified as Nallathamby Thiyagarajah and Nallathamby Thiyagarajah, were killed in a mortar attack launched by the Sri Lanka Army from its Mankerny camp in the Batticaloa district on LTTE-held Vahara
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The Website also alleged that a father and a son, identified as Nallathamby Thiyagarajah and Nallathamby Thiyagarajah, were killed in a mortar attack launched by the Sri Lanka Army from its Mankerny camp in the Batticaloa district on LTTE-held Vaharai village.
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November - 5 
Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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November - 5 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire towards troops on duty at the Ilankanthai Army detachment in the Trincomalee district on November 5.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire towards troops on duty at the Ilankanthai Army detachment in the Trincomalee district on November 5.
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November - 6 
A militant of Harkat-ul-Jehad-Islami outfit, Basharat, was reported to have been killed in an encounter with Rashtriya Rifles and Doda police at Shree in the Chatru area of Doda district. One AK rifle, one magazine and 15 rounds were recovered from i
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A militant of Harkat-ul-Jehad-Islami outfit, Basharat, was reported to have been killed in an encounter with Rashtriya Rifles and Doda police at Shree in the Chatru area of Doda district. One AK rifle, one magazine and 15 rounds were recovered from incident site.
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November - 6 
According to IANS, the outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is contemplating changing its name to evade attention it receives for its association with the terrorists. Quoting unidentified sources, the report said that SIMI may emerge un
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According to IANS, the outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is contemplating changing its name to evade attention it receives for its association with the terrorists. Quoting unidentified sources, the report said that SIMI may emerge under a new name such as Teharik-e-Millat or Awaz-e-Sura, with a view to expand its activities in Madhya Pradesh. Police officials say that Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a rise in SIMI activities despite a ban on the group in September 2001. Now its activities have spread to new districts like Burhanpur, Guna, Neemuch and Shajapur. According to police records, before the ban, SIMI activity was restricted to the districts of Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa and Bhopal, with its headquarters in Ujjain.
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November - 6 
According to New Indian Express, teachers of un-aided colleges in the tribal-pockets of Orissa are being lured by left-wing extremists to join their outfit. Golak Nayak, convenor of the All Orissa Un-aided Lecturers’ and Employees’ Coordination Commi
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According to New Indian Express, teachers of un-aided colleges in the tribal-pockets of Orissa are being lured by left-wing extremists to join their outfit. Golak Nayak, convenor of the All Orissa Un-aided Lecturers’ and Employees’ Coordination Committee, in a statement on November 6, said, “The teachers said they have been offered remuneration from the Left wing leaders for joining them. No one wants to move away from the democratic set up but a pathetic financial condition may just force them to.”
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November - 6 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre, Surajit Debbbarma, surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Police Officer at Sabroom in the South Tripura district on November 6 along with one revolver.
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre, Surajit Debbbarma, surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Police Officer at Sabroom in the South Tripura district on November 6 along with one revolver.
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November - 6 
An over-ground worker of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Mohammed Hassan, was arrested by security forces from village Tanki in the Banihal area of Doda district.
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An over-ground worker of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Mohammed Hassan, was arrested by security forces from village Tanki in the Banihal area of Doda district.
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November - 6 
At a meeting in Guwahati, the Unified Command in Assam has decided to launch special counter-insurgency operations in Guwahati, upper Assam and North Cachar hills to curb the growing militant activities. Assam Tribune reports that Assam Government of
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At a meeting in Guwahati, the Unified Command in Assam has decided to launch special counter-insurgency operations in Guwahati, upper Assam and North Cachar hills to curb the growing militant activities. Assam Tribune reports that Assam Government officials during the meeting raised the issue of shortage of forces to deal with the situation.
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November - 6 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on November 6 said that the State Government has failed to provide security to the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. He said, “Yes, I have to admit that we have failed to provide security but we have taken this develop
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on November 6 said that the State Government has failed to provide security to the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. He said, “Yes, I have to admit that we have failed to provide security but we have taken this development very seriously and operations against the militants have been intensified.”
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November - 6 
Four persons were arrested in Baramulla district while trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir. They were identified as Mohiuddin, Manzoor Ahmad, Mohammed Maqbool and Mushtaq Ahmad Najar from Uri.
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Four persons were arrested in Baramulla district while trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir. They were identified as Mohiuddin, Manzoor Ahmad, Mohammed Maqbool and Mushtaq Ahmad Najar from Uri.
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November - 6 
In the State, three kilograms of explosives and some ammunition was recovered by police from a hide-out in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.
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In the State, three kilograms of explosives and some ammunition was recovered by police from a hide-out in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.
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November - 6 
Militants set ablaze the house of a civilian, Noor Din, at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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Militants set ablaze the house of a civilian, Noor Din, at village Lancha in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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November - 6 
On November 6, an unidentified militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter with the Police at Santinagar under Noonmati police station in the Guwahati city. Explosives, including 13 grenades, nine elect
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On November 6, an unidentified militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter with the Police at Santinagar under Noonmati police station in the Guwahati city. Explosives, including 13 grenades, nine electric detonators and some wires were recovered from his possession.
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November - 6 
Security force personnel arrested two ‘Corporals’ of the People Liberation Army (PLA), Konsam Iboyaima alias Jamini and Yumlembam Bungo alias Malemnganba, during a search operation at Bishnupur and Nachou in the Bishnupur district on November 6-morn
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Security force personnel arrested two ‘Corporals’ of the People Liberation Army (PLA), Konsam Iboyaima alias Jamini and Yumlembam Bungo alias Malemnganba, during a search operation at Bishnupur and Nachou in the Bishnupur district on November 6-morning, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 6 
Suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militants shot dead a woman, identified as Nemkhohoi alias Hoineu, at Tuibuong Hmarveng area in the Churachandpur district on November 6, reports Kanglaonline. The district police recovered the dead body and also re
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Suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militants shot dead a woman, identified as Nemkhohoi alias Hoineu, at Tuibuong Hmarveng area in the Churachandpur district on November 6, reports Kanglaonline. The district police recovered the dead body and also recovered a few grams of heroin from her possession.
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November - 6 
Suspected terrorists shot at and wounded a police constable, Nazir Ahmed, at Kulangam, near Handwara, on the Sopore-Kupwara Road.
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Suspected terrorists shot at and wounded a police constable, Nazir Ahmed, at Kulangam, near Handwara, on the Sopore-Kupwara Road.
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November - 6 
The Assam Governor, Lt. Gen. Ajai Singh, is reported to have confirmed, at a press briefing on November 6, involvement of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the November 5 twin blasts at Fancy Bazaar and Pattharquarry areas in Guwahati, ac
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The Assam Governor, Lt. Gen. Ajai Singh, is reported to have confirmed, at a press briefing on November 6, involvement of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the November 5 twin blasts at Fancy Bazaar and Pattharquarry areas in Guwahati, according to Assam Tribune.
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November - 6 
The death toll in the twin blasts in Guwahati city on November 5 has increased to 14 with the death of three injured persons, reports The Hindu.
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The death toll in the twin blasts in Guwahati city on November 5 has increased to 14 with the death of three injured persons, reports The Hindu.
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November - 6 
The ULFA ‘Charlie company commander’, Jiten Dutta, in a telephonic statement on November 6 claimed that a “third force” has engineered the blasts in Guwahati to defame the outfit. Dutta claimed that ULFA was in no way involved in the twin explosions.
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The ULFA ‘Charlie company commander’, Jiten Dutta, in a telephonic statement on November 6 claimed that a “third force” has engineered the blasts in Guwahati to defame the outfit. Dutta claimed that ULFA was in no way involved in the twin explosions.
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November - 6 
The Union Home Ministry on November 6 convened a meeting of senior army officials and central forces in New Delhi to review the security scenario in Assam. Home Secretary V. K. Duggal, who chaired the meeting, told the media that the involvement of t
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The Union Home Ministry on November 6 convened a meeting of senior army officials and central forces in New Delhi to review the security scenario in Assam. Home Secretary V. K. Duggal, who chaired the meeting, told the media that the involvement of the ULFA was suspected in the blasts. Duggal claimed that the situation was under control and adequate security personnel were deployed in the State.
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November - 6 
Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, ‘corporal’ Konsam Ibeyaima alias Jamini alias Monica alias Benou, ‘chief’ of the women’s wing, and Yumlembam Bungo alias Prem alias Malemnganba, were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, ‘corporal’ Konsam Ibeyaima alias Jamini alias Monica alias Benou, ‘chief’ of the women’s wing, and Yumlembam Bungo alias Prem alias Malemnganba, were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at Bishnupur town in the Bishnupur district along the National Highway No. 150 on November 6, reports Nagaland Post
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November - 6 
Two terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Zaffar, at Nalwa Nullah in the Doda district when he was returning to his house on November 6, Daily Excelsior reported.
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Two terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Zaffar, at Nalwa Nullah in the Doda district when he was returning to his house on November 6, Daily Excelsior reported.
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November - 6 
Unidentified militants killed a youth belonging to the Meetei community in the Imphal West district on November 6, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Unidentified militants killed a youth belonging to the Meetei community in the Imphal West district on November 6, reports Imphal Free Press.
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November - 6 
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on November 6 convicted Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) activist Jan Maqbool of carrying out two blasts in the city in 2006 and sentenced him to death on 11 counts, Dawn reported. The blasts had claimed nine lives.
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An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on November 6 convicted Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) activist Jan Maqbool of carrying out two blasts in the city in 2006 and sentenced him to death on 11 counts, Dawn reported. The blasts had claimed nine lives. The court awarded life imprisonment, on 11 counts, to another BLA activist on charges of aiding the main convict. Yet another accused in the case was awarded life imprisonment for storing explosives and aiding them. The court also issued proclamation of three absconders.
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November - 6 
Intelligence agencies have been informed of a potential terrorist strike on the country’s stock exchanges by the end of November, intelligence sources told Daily Times on November 6. Sources said that terrorists would try to sabotage Pakistan’s econo
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Intelligence agencies have been informed of a potential terrorist strike on the country’s stock exchanges by the end of November, intelligence sources told Daily Times on November 6. Sources said that terrorists would try to sabotage Pakistan’s economy by attacking the stock exchanges and that the intelligence agencies had forwarded the information to the relevant quarters for action.
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November - 6 
Lahore Stock Exchange Managing Director Hamid Imtiazi told Daily Times that he had not received any information from intelligence agencies so far, but said that the stock exchange had a foolproof security system. Islamabad Stock Exchange Managing Dir
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Lahore Stock Exchange Managing Director Hamid Imtiazi told Daily Times that he had not received any information from intelligence agencies so far, but said that the stock exchange had a foolproof security system. Islamabad Stock Exchange Managing Director Aftab Ahmed Chaudhry said they had adopted strict security measures, including installation of closed-circuit cameras. On July 14, 2006, two Afghan nationals had reportedly tried to enter the Karachi Stock Exchange building with hand grenades hidden in their clothes. However, the suspected terrorists were nabbed by the building’s security guards and handed over to the police.
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November - 6 
Police reportedly arrested a suspected member of the Balochistan Liberation Army in a raid at a house in the BMC Colony of Zarghoon Town in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 6, according to Daily Times. Superintendent of Police Wazir Khan N
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Police reportedly arrested a suspected member of the Balochistan Liberation Army in a raid at a house in the BMC Colony of Zarghoon Town in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 6, according to Daily Times. Superintendent of Police Wazir Khan Nasir said the police seized five Klashnikovs, two hand grenades, three timers of 107 rockets and a huge quantity of explosive material from the hideout of the suspect, Bakht Ali Bugti. They also found maps and other documents, including press clippings of blasts and rocket attacks in the city from the house.
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November - 6 
Unidentified terrorists fired three Russian-made rockets on November 6 at Peshawar in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), according to The News. No casualty was, however, reported from any of the three places, located in the jurisdiction of Pish
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Unidentified terrorists fired three Russian-made rockets on November 6 at Peshawar in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), according to The News. No casualty was, however, reported from any of the three places, located in the jurisdiction of Pishtakhara police station at a little distance from each other. The Russian-made multi-barrel missiles, MBR-12, were fired from an unknown location towards the city at around 12:10 pm (PST). One of the rockets landed near a religious seminary in Afridi Garhi, while another fell in the thickly populated Nawab Abad, Spina Warai. The third rocket hit the ground of a plot near the house of one Bukhari Shah in Pawaka.
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November - 6 
Both the leaders of Seven Party Alliance (SPA) government and the Maoists have claimed that they have reached vital understanding on all key issues including that of arms management, according to Nepal News. They have said they are likely to formally
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Both the leaders of Seven Party Alliance (SPA) government and the Maoists have claimed that they have reached vital understanding on all key issues including that of arms management, according to Nepal News. They have said they are likely to formally present the comprehensive agreement before the people today. "There would be a summit meeting between Seven Party leaders and the Maoist leaders at around 4 pm on Monday," said Shekhar Koirala, central leader of the Nepali Congress (NC). He reportedly revealed that the issue of arms management has “almost been settled.” He added that the understanding on this issue involved having “single lock system with some UN technology installed to check its tampering.”
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November - 6 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres killed a woman, Nagamani Rajani Devi, employed in the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) office at Putur in the same district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres killed a woman, Nagamani Rajani Devi, employed in the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) office at Putur in the same district.
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November - 6 
A former Chief Justice of India, P. N. Bhagwati, has been nominated to head an international panel to supervise a human rights investigation in Sri Lanka, Zee News reported. Human Rights and Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said on N
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A former Chief Justice of India, P. N. Bhagwati, has been nominated to head an international panel to supervise a human rights investigation in Sri Lanka, Zee News reported. Human Rights and Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said on November 6 that Bhagwati, who is also a member of the UN Human Rights Committee, will head the panel and keep an eye on the local probe. The Government nominated a panel of local experts to probe grave human rights abuses in 2005 and gave them a one-year period to conclude their findings. Among the high-profile cases to be immediately probed are the massacre of 17 aid workers employed by a French charity, the killing of 68 bus passengers and the assassination of Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar.
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November - 6 
A suspected LTTE front organisation has threatened to attack civilian targets, including hospitals and water reservoirs, in southern Sri Lanka in retaliation against military strikes on LTTE areas. The High Security Zone Residents’ Liberation Force,
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A suspected LTTE front organisation has threatened to attack civilian targets, including hospitals and water reservoirs, in southern Sri Lanka in retaliation against military strikes on LTTE areas. The High Security Zone Residents’ Liberation Force, which claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on troops in the north earlier this year, said it was giving the military a final warning to halt attacks on LTTE territory.
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November - 6 
Government troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in northern Sri Lanka, leaving two LTTE cadres dead, the Defense Ministry said on November 7, according to The News. “The terrorists attacked our foot patrol, forcing u
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Government troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in northern Sri Lanka, leaving two LTTE cadres dead, the Defense Ministry said on November 7, according to The News. “The terrorists attacked our foot patrol, forcing us to retaliate,” military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said of the November 6-incident in Jaffna.
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November - 6 
LTTE fired artillery at military positions in eastern Sri Lanka on November 6, but there were no reports of any casualties, Samarasinghe added.
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LTTE fired artillery at military positions in eastern Sri Lanka on November 6, but there were no reports of any casualties, Samarasinghe added.
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November - 6 
On November 6, LTTE cadres shot dead an unidentified civilian at Alaveddy in the Jaffna district.
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On November 6, LTTE cadres shot dead an unidentified civilian at Alaveddy in the Jaffna district.
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On November 6, two security force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades in succession towards the troops at Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the Vavuniya A-9 highway. Another soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an A
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On November 6, two security force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades in succession towards the troops at Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the Vavuniya A-9 highway. Another soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an Army route picket at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district on November 7.
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November - 6 
On the same day, another EPDP supporter, identified as Raju, was killed by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, another EPDP supporter, identified as Raju, was killed by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 6 
The dead bodies of three civilians, including two identified as Yogarajah Jayalan and Abdul Jabar Mohamed Mansoor, killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were recovered by the Uppuveli Police in Trincomalee district on November 6.
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The dead bodies of three civilians, including two identified as Yogarajah Jayalan and Abdul Jabar Mohamed Mansoor, killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were recovered by the Uppuveli Police in Trincomalee district on November 6.
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November - 6 
The military said on November 6 that LTTE were preparing to launch a major offensive in eastern Sri Lanka, according to Daily Times. “Ground and intelligence sources have confirmed that the Tigers are preparing to launch a major offensive south of Ma
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The military said on November 6 that LTTE were preparing to launch a major offensive in eastern Sri Lanka, according to Daily Times. “Ground and intelligence sources have confirmed that the Tigers are preparing to launch a major offensive south of Maavilaru, Kadjuwatte and Mankerni areas,” the defence ministry said in a statement. It also said that the artillery salvos by the LTTE were aimed at trapping civilians and have prevented food supplies from reaching several LTTE-held villages. “Continuous Tiger artillery shelling and mortar fire from Kadiraweli and Vakarai towards the Kadjuwatta and Manrkerni army camps have prevented food supplies reaching Vakarai,” the ministry said.
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November - 6 
The Sri Lanka Air Force launched an aerial attack against an LTTE Sea-Tiger base camp at Palchenai, north of Vakarai, on November 6.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force launched an aerial attack against an LTTE Sea-Tiger base camp at Palchenai, north of Vakarai, on November 6.
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November - 7 
A 17-year old boy, Afzal, a resident of Kishtwar in Doda district, who had been kidnapped by the militants on October 25 and was being taken for arms training, was rescued by Army during a search operation at Koat in Kishtwar on November 7.
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A 17-year old boy, Afzal, a resident of Kishtwar in Doda district, who had been kidnapped by the militants on October 25 and was being taken for arms training, was rescued by Army during a search operation at Koat in Kishtwar on November 7.
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November - 7 
According to New Indian Express, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wants to infiltrate its cadre into the Army, para-military forces and top-level administration network of the police force to gather information and mobilise support fo
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According to New Indian Express, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wants to infiltrate its cadre into the Army, para-military forces and top-level administration network of the police force to gather information and mobilise support for the movement. A party document, which is under circulation among the party’s state and district units in Andhra Pradesh, states, “Till our strength increases and matches that of the enemy, we should not indulge in all-out war. However, we should irritate the enemy by hitting at its outposts, communication network, operational and central base.” The document which says that mobile warfare strategy should be adopted in the future has also stated that the outfit intends to create disunity among the para-military and police forces by attracting a section of it towards the Maoist ideology.
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November - 7 
Almost all sections of people as well as civil society organizations in the State reportedly demonstrated against the bomb blasts.
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Almost all sections of people as well as civil society organizations in the State reportedly demonstrated against the bomb blasts.
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November - 7 
An encounter between Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was reported from the Biligura forest area under Motu police station in the Malkangiri district on November 7, reports D
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An encounter between Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was reported from the Biligura forest area under Motu police station in the Malkangiri district on November 7, reports Dharitri. According to official sources, a group of 200 Maoists opened fire on a CRPF platoon returning from a combing operation in the Mutulugura area. Maoists fled after the CRPF retaliated. No fatalities were reported in the incident.
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November - 7 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms, was recovered from a place under a wooden bridge at Sensowa Phukuri village in the Dibrugarh district and later defused by security force (SF) personnel on November 7-mornung, according to
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms, was recovered from a place under a wooden bridge at Sensowa Phukuri village in the Dibrugarh district and later defused by security force (SF) personnel on November 7-mornung, according to Telegraph.
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November - 7 
An unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Nimanjoypara under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on November 7, according to Tripurainfo.
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An unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Nimanjoypara under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on November 7, according to Tripurainfo.
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November - 7 
At Mundji in the Sopore area of Baramulla district, suspected terrorists fired upon class 12 student, Mohammad Shafi Chopan, and left him injured.
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At Mundji in the Sopore area of Baramulla district, suspected terrorists fired upon class 12 student, Mohammad Shafi Chopan, and left him injured.
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November - 7 
During an encounter that ensued after security forces (SFs) launched a search operation at Bari Behak in the Kupwara district on November 7, two terrorists were reportedly killed. According to Daily Excelsior, both of them were unidentified though of
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During an encounter that ensued after security forces (SFs) launched a search operation at Bari Behak in the Kupwara district on November 7, two terrorists were reportedly killed. According to Daily Excelsior, both of them were unidentified though officials believed them to be Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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November - 7 
In the capital city of Srinagar, suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp near Shiraz Cinema, injuring two CRPF personnel and an equal number of civilians. Separately, a suspected militant lobbed a
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In the capital city of Srinagar, suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp near Shiraz Cinema, injuring two CRPF personnel and an equal number of civilians. Separately, a suspected militant lobbed a hand grenade on an Army vehicle near Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Tangmarg wounding two soldiers.
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November - 7 
In the State, a hide-out of the LeT was neutralized by security forces in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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In the State, a hide-out of the LeT was neutralized by security forces in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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November - 7 
On November 7, two Unani (traditional oriental medicine) doctors were arrested in overnight raids at Malegaon and Govandi in the Nasik district in connection with the Malegaon bomb blasts, according to Times of India. Salman Farsi Aaimi and Farogh Iq
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On November 7, two Unani (traditional oriental medicine) doctors were arrested in overnight raids at Malegaon and Govandi in the Nasik district in connection with the Malegaon bomb blasts, according to Times of India. Salman Farsi Aaimi and Farogh Iqbal Makhdomi were produced before special judge M. R. Bhatkar in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Mumbai Police said that a search of Aaimi's clinic in Govandi had led to the seizure of "large quantities of seditious literature, notebooks containing cuttings of newspaper articles and code numbers". ATS sources have also conducted cotton swab tests in the clinic to ascertain if it had been used to store RDX. The forensic results are awaited. The ATS also claimed that the duo was part of a conspiracy hatched in February 2006 to "commit insurgency by spreading hatred among communities and thus disturbing the even tempo of life in the society". According to Indian Express, the ATS said that the duo provided shelter to their Indian and Pakistani accomplices and were conspirators in smuggling of RDX and other devices into Malegaon in May 2006 along with their Pakistani associates and some members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). The court sent both the arrested persons to police custody till November 21.
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November - 7 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Gagan Phukan, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at New Lathao under Namsai police station in the Lohit district on November 7, according to Sentinel.
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Gagan Phukan, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at New Lathao under Namsai police station in the Lohit district on November 7, according to Sentinel.
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November - 7 
Shabbir Ahmed alias Abu Abrar, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, who had deserted a police picket as a Special Police Officer at Thathri on April 20, 2006, was shot dead by the SFs at village Budhi in the Gandoh area of Doda district. One AK-56 rifle,
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Shabbir Ahmed alias Abu Abrar, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, who had deserted a police picket as a Special Police Officer at Thathri on April 20, 2006, was shot dead by the SFs at village Budhi in the Gandoh area of Doda district. One AK-56 rifle, three magazines, one wireless set, 14 rounds, one pouch and some documents were recovered from his possession.
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November - 7 
Terrorists killed Police Constable Abur Rasheed Mir at his residence in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara district.
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Terrorists killed Police Constable Abur Rasheed Mir at his residence in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara district.
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November - 7 
The SF personnel recovered and later defused two bombs and one Improvised Explosive Device suspected to have been planted by a Valley-based outfit at two different places in the Gorthon village of Bishnupur district, reports Nagaland Post.
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The SF personnel recovered and later defused two bombs and one Improvised Explosive Device suspected to have been planted by a Valley-based outfit at two different places in the Gorthon village of Bishnupur district, reports Nagaland Post.
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November - 7 
The Tripura Director General of Police, G. M. Srivastava, reportedly accused the Mizoram Government and the Assam Rifles of stage managing the October 23-surrender of at least 809 Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) militants at Kanchanpur area in
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The Tripura Director General of Police, G. M. Srivastava, reportedly accused the Mizoram Government and the Assam Rifles of stage managing the October 23-surrender of at least 809 Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) militants at Kanchanpur area in the North Tripura district, reports TripuraInfo. He further said that the BLFM never had such large cadre strength and never had more than 20 or 24 weapons. He also said surrendered militants in disguise were actually inhabitants of refugee camps.
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November - 7 
The Union Tribal Affairs Minister, P.R. Kyndiah, is reported to have said that he would talk to the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA), Shivraj Patil, for peace talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), according to Shillong T
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The Union Tribal Affairs Minister, P.R. Kyndiah, is reported to have said that he would talk to the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA), Shivraj Patil, for peace talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), according to Shillong Times. Kyndiah mentioned that the HNLC like Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) can also come forward for talks with the Union Government and can air its grievances.
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November - 7 
The Union Tribal Affairs Minister, P.R. Kyndiah, while condemning the ULFA for the blasts in Guwahati, said in a press briefing, “The incidents are barbaric acts of terrorism by cowards. Such incidents should make the Centre to think of strong action
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The Union Tribal Affairs Minister, P.R. Kyndiah, while condemning the ULFA for the blasts in Guwahati, said in a press briefing, “The incidents are barbaric acts of terrorism by cowards. Such incidents should make the Centre to think of strong action against the militants.”
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November - 7 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants captured a youth, identified as Mayengbam Surjit, for allegedly ‘disguising’ himself as the cadre of the outfit at Mantripukhri in Imphal East district, reports Sangai Express. He was later parade
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants captured a youth, identified as Mayengbam Surjit, for allegedly ‘disguising’ himself as the cadre of the outfit at Mantripukhri in Imphal East district, reports Sangai Express. He was later paraded before the media.
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November - 7 
Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as Puyam Mongjaba alias Biren alias Sunil and Pangambam Laxmi alias Neha alias Ibe, were arrested at Khurai Sajor Leikai in the Imphal East district on November 7. Accordin
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Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as Puyam Mongjaba alias Biren alias Sunil and Pangambam Laxmi alias Neha alias Ibe, were arrested at Khurai Sajor Leikai in the Imphal East district on November 7. According to Sangai Express, one 9 mm pistol made in Taiwan along with two live rounds of 9 mm ammunition, one Defence Institute of Psychological Research identity card, a driving license and some incriminating documents were reportedly recovered from their possession.
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November - 7 
According to The Hindu, an India-born alleged al-Qaeda militant was on November 7 sentenced to life for plotting to launch terrorist attacks in Britain and America and kill hundreds of people. Dhiren Barot (34), who was born in Baroda in India and co
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According to The Hindu, an India-born alleged al-Qaeda militant was on November 7 sentenced to life for plotting to launch terrorist attacks in Britain and America and kill hundreds of people. Dhiren Barot (34), who was born in Baroda in India and converted to Islam at the age of 20, reportedly confessed to planning "back-to-back'' attacks here with a view to unleashing a "memorable black day of terror'' using "dirty'' bombs and other explosives. The targets were said to include many high-profile buildings, including the Savoy Hotel, Waterloo station and the underground tube network. According to the prosecution, the evidence suggested that the "conspiracy was in its final stages.'' Edmund Lawson QC, for the prosecution, told the court that Barot was the "organiser of a major terrorist activity designed to strike at the very heart of both America and the United Kingdom and to cause loss of human life on a massive scale.'' Barot, who was arrested in August 2004 after a counter-terrorism operation spread over several countries, including India and Pakistan, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in London. He is also reportedly wanted by the American authorities on charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction in the U.S. and Yemen. He was allegedly behind a plot to attack important targets in Washington and New York. Barot's parents migrated to Britain in 1972, months after he was born. He dropped out of school and converted to Islam after attending lectures by extremist leaders. In 1994, he allegedly attended terror-training camps in Pakistan.
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According to The News, unidentified people fired two rockets on November 7 at the Scouts Camp in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, where the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Lt-Gen (retd) Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai was attending a Jir
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According to The News, unidentified people fired two rockets on November 7 at the Scouts Camp in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, where the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Lt-Gen (retd) Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai was attending a Jirga (council) of tribal elders but no harm was caused to him or anybody else in the heavily-guarded office-cum-residential complex for the paramilitary Frontier Corps troops and officials of the political administration. Later in the evening, five more rockets were fired at the Scouts Camp with at least two falling inside its perimeters and injuring a Frontier Corps soldier, identified as Khannan Afridi. After both rocket attacks, the troops retaliated by firing with artillery guns and mortars in the direction from where the rockets were fired. However, there was no information on any losses caused by the retaliatory fire of the soldiers. The Governor had to reportedly cancel his remaining engagements in Wana.
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November - 7 
President Pervez Musharraf said on November 7 that the Government would tackle militancy with force, but would also pursue peace through political means, according to Daily Times. “We will never close the option of dialogue and political settlement a
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President Pervez Musharraf said on November 7 that the Government would tackle militancy with force, but would also pursue peace through political means, according to Daily Times. “We will never close the option of dialogue and political settlement and it will continue despite these actions (against militants). We will undertake action wherever we find such militant activity,” the president said while chairing the day-long 99th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters in Islamabad. Gen Musharraf briefed the conference about the Bajaur Madrassa (seminary) strike on October 30 and said that it was based on intelligence reports that the seminary was training militants and actively involved in terrorist activities. “Terrorism is a threat to our national security and it will be combated and crushed at all cost,” Inter-Services Public Relations quoted the president as saying. However, he said extreme care was being exercised to ensure that there was no loss of innocent lives or collateral damage while combating terrorists. “This was also ensured in the case
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November - 7 
President Pervez Musharraf said on November 7 that the Government would tackle militancy with force, but would also pursue peace through political means, according to Daily Times. “We will never close the option of dialogue and political settlement a
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President Pervez Musharraf said on November 7 that the Government would tackle militancy with force, but would also pursue peace through political means, according to Daily Times. “We will never close the option of dialogue and political settlement and it will continue despite these actions (against militants). We will undertake action wherever we find such militant activity,” the president said while chairing the day-long 99th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters in Islamabad. Gen Musharraf briefed the conference about the Bajaur Madrassa (seminary) strike on October 30 and said that it was based on intelligence reports that the seminary was training militants and actively involved in terrorist activities. “Terrorism is a threat to our national security and it will be combated and crushed at all cost,” Inter-Services Public Relations quoted the president as saying. However, he said extreme care was being exercised to ensure that there was no loss of innocent lives or collateral damage while combating terrorists. “This was also ensured in the case of the recent Bajaur incident where we had evidence that militants were being trained,” he said.
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November - 7 
Several thousand ethnic Pashtuns reportedly rallied in a town near the Afghan border on November 7, accusing Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan’s affairs, according to Daily Times. The protesters, Pakistani Pashtuns and some Afghan Pashtun refugees,
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Several thousand ethnic Pashtuns reportedly rallied in a town near the Afghan border on November 7, accusing Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan’s affairs, according to Daily Times. The protesters, Pakistani Pashtuns and some Afghan Pashtun refugees, accused Pakistan of providing sanctuary to Taliban militants. “We demand the government of Pakistan stops playing its game in Afghanistan,” Hamid Khan Achakzai, a leader of a Pakistani Pashtun nationalist party and a former member of parliament, told the rally in Chaman. “This duplicitous policy poses serious danger to the entire world,” Achakzai added.
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November - 7 
According to the agreement reached after over 14-hour-long negotiations between the two sides, the SPA and Maoists agreed that a peace accord will be signed by November 16 and all the Maoist insurgents will go to seven cantonment areas by November 21
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According to the agreement reached after over 14-hour-long negotiations between the two sides, the SPA and Maoists agreed that a peace accord will be signed by November 16 and all the Maoist insurgents will go to seven cantonment areas by November 21. The insurgents will be lodged in the Ilam, Sindhuli, Kavre, Palpa, Rolpa, Surkhet and Kailali districts. There will be three other camps in each of the districts. All the Maoist arms will be locked up under the single lock up system with UN monitoring devices attached to each of the camps. The equal number of arms of Nepali Army will also be locked up, according to the agreement. Details of the arms management will be carried out in close consultation with the Maoists, the UN and the Nepal Government.
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November - 7 
According to the agreement, the first meeting of the constituent assembly, which will be held by the second week of June 2006, will decide the future of monarchy. The King’s future will be decided by a majority of the assembly meeting. The King will
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According to the agreement, the first meeting of the constituent assembly, which will be held by the second week of June 2006, will decide the future of monarchy. The King’s future will be decided by a majority of the assembly meeting. The King will have no role in country’s state affairs and late King Birendra and Ayesworya and their family members’ property will be nationalised and converted into a trust to be run by the government. There will be a 425-member constituent assembly in which a mixed electoral system will be applied (first-past-the-post system for 205 members and proportional representation system for 204 members). Sixteen others will be appointed by the council of ministers. A Nepali national attaining the age of 18 will be eligible for voting in the constituent assembly election. There will also be a constitutional court to overcome difficulties that may arise while making the new constitution. The assembly election will be monitored by the UN, according to the agreement.
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November - 7 
The interim constitution will be announced by November 26 and the House of Representatives and the National Assembly will be dissolved once the existing House declares the announcement of the interim legislature and interim constitution. All the peop
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The interim constitution will be announced by November 26 and the House of Representatives and the National Assembly will be dissolved once the existing House declares the announcement of the interim legislature and interim constitution. All the people’s governments and people’s courts run by the Maoists will also be announced to have been dissolved along with the announcement of the interim constitution and interim legislature. The interim government will be formed by December 1.
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November - 7 
The seven-party alliance (SPA) Government and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist at midnight on November 7 reached an agreement to end the decade-old conflict and restore lasting peace through a six-point agreement, Himalayan Times reported.
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The seven-party alliance (SPA) Government and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist at midnight on November 7 reached an agreement to end the decade-old conflict and restore lasting peace through a six-point agreement, Himalayan Times reported.
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November - 7 
There will be an interim legislature consisting of 330 members in which all the members of the House of Representatives and National Assembly, except those who were against the Jana Andolan and nominated by the King, will remain as members of the int
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There will be an interim legislature consisting of 330 members in which all the members of the House of Representatives and National Assembly, except those who were against the Jana Andolan and nominated by the King, will remain as members of the interim legislature. According to the agreement, the Nepali Congress will have 75 members, CPN-UML and Maoists will have 73 Nepali Congress (Democratic) 42 and others will get 48 seats in the interim legislature.
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November - 7 
A woman, identified as Thavajee Rasenjani, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Neeraveli area of Jaffna district.
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A woman, identified as Thavajee Rasenjani, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Neeraveli area of Jaffna district.
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November - 7 
According to a delayed report, LTTE cadres abducted a civilian along with his tractor from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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According to a delayed report, LTTE cadres abducted a civilian along with his tractor from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 7 
Another woman, M.R.S. Kadiragamanthan Lalitha, was shot dead in the Sakkotai area.
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Another woman, M.R.S. Kadiragamanthan Lalitha, was shot dead in the Sakkotai area.
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November - 7 
On November 7, five women were injured when LTTE mortar fire rounds directed towards Morakottanchenai School, Church and Devapuram Railway Station in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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On November 7, five women were injured when LTTE mortar fire rounds directed towards Morakottanchenai School, Church and Devapuram Railway Station in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 7 
On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army sentry point at Anuradhapura junction in the Trincomalee district. Subsequently, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area and arrested a suspect. Similarly, LTTE cadr
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On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army sentry point at Anuradhapura junction in the Trincomalee district. Subsequently, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area and arrested a suspect. Similarly, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army foot patrol near the Jaffna Hindu College. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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November - 7 
Sri Lanka's Committee for the Investigation of the Disappeared (CID) said in a media release that within 24 hours of its campaign on November 1 opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station, several people who were missing for months were released. The C
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Sri Lanka's Committee for the Investigation of the Disappeared (CID) said in a media release that within 24 hours of its campaign on November 1 opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station, several people who were missing for months were released. The CID said that according to information available to them, nearly 1000 people have disappeared throughout the island since the recent upsurge in violence between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Government forces.
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November - 7 
The leader of the pro-LTTE Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, Vaiko, in a letter to the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, “Tamils in Tamil Nadu and all over the world were terribly concerne
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The leader of the pro-LTTE Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, Vaiko, in a letter to the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, “Tamils in Tamil Nadu and all over the world were terribly concerned about the safety, security and normal life of the Tamil population in the island,” adding, the Indian Government should call upon the Sri Lankan Government to open the A9 highway to Jaffna immediately.
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November - 7 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission spokesperson, Helen Olafsdottir, said 1,076 civilians have been killed since violence in Sri Lanka escalated at the start of 2006.
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission spokesperson, Helen Olafsdottir, said 1,076 civilians have been killed since violence in Sri Lanka escalated at the start of 2006.
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November - 7 
The Sri Lankan Government said that the administrative system for the country's North and East should be decided by public opinion. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake, speaking in Parliament, said: “It’s the people who should decide whether Nort
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The Sri Lankan Government said that the administrative system for the country's North and East should be decided by public opinion. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake, speaking in Parliament, said: “It’s the people who should decide whether North and East should be under one Provincial Council or separately administered by two councils. Any Government, through an arbitrary decision or any armed group through its power of weapons cannot decide the destiny of the people living in the North and East. That has to be decided by the people at a referendum." He added, “The Supreme Court gave a verdict last month to hold a referendum in the East on the merger of the two provinces because the amalgamation was a violation of the Constitution. Unless special provisions are enacted in Parliament there is no provision for any Government to merge two or three provinces and continue it as one administrative structure."
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November - 7 
The Sri Lankan Government will send 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of essential food items to Jaffna on a monthly basis, according to Colombo Page. So far, 13 ships carrying essential items worth Rupees 600 million have been sent to the North.
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The Sri Lankan Government will send 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of essential food items to Jaffna on a monthly basis, according to Colombo Page. So far, 13 ships carrying essential items worth Rupees 600 million have been sent to the North.
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November - 7 
The Sri Lankan Parliament voted on November 7 to extend an emergency law to deal with the surge in violence, according to Associated Press. The law, which must be renewed by Parliament every month, gives the Military and Police wide-ranging powers to
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The Sri Lankan Parliament voted on November 7 to extend an emergency law to deal with the surge in violence, according to Associated Press. The law, which must be renewed by Parliament every month, gives the Military and Police wide-ranging powers to arrest terrorist suspects and detain them indefinitely. The current emergency was first imposed on August 13, 2005, a day after the assassination of Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar.
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November - 7 
Troops retaliated as two LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Thirunaveli area. Both of them were killed during the encounter. Two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, fifty seven ammunition rounds recovered from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated as two LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Thirunaveli area. Both of them were killed during the encounter. Two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, fifty seven ammunition rounds recovered from the incident site.
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November - 8 
A child, Debojit Moran, was shot dead and his sister, Dipanjali Moran, was wounded in a cross fire between Army personnel and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Mohong village under Pengeree police station in the Tinsukia distric
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A child, Debojit Moran, was shot dead and his sister, Dipanjali Moran, was wounded in a cross fire between Army personnel and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Mohong village under Pengeree police station in the Tinsukia district on November 8, reports Assam Tribune.
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November - 8 
A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Bichitra Debbarma, was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Dhanrai under Taidu police station in the South Tripura district on November 8-night, according to Telegraph.
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A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Bichitra Debbarma, was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Dhanrai under Taidu police station in the South Tripura district on November 8-night, according to Telegraph. Two magazines with 60 rounds and 31 loose bullets of AK series rifles were reportedly recovered from his possession.
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November - 8 
Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered 10 kilograms of RDX from Thathri in the Doda district and a consignment of arms and ammunition, including one 12 bore single barrel gun, 125 AK rounds, two UBGL grenades, two Chinese hand grenades, one remote con
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Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered 10 kilograms of RDX from Thathri in the Doda district and a consignment of arms and ammunition, including one 12 bore single barrel gun, 125 AK rounds, two UBGL grenades, two Chinese hand grenades, one remote control IED receiver and one binocular, from Banihal in the same district.
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November - 8 
Four suspected militants were arrested from the Uri sector in Baramulla district.
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Four suspected militants were arrested from the Uri sector in Baramulla district.
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November - 8 
LeT cadres clashed with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Gandoh in the Doda district in which a top HM cadre, Gul Nawaz Shah alias Abu Hamza, was killed. Official sources said Shah was earlier working with the LeT outfit but had sometime back swi
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LeT cadres clashed with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Gandoh in the Doda district in which a top HM cadre, Gul Nawaz Shah alias Abu Hamza, was killed. Official sources said Shah was earlier working with the LeT outfit but had sometime back switched allegiance to the Hizb.
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November - 8 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants assaulted villagers at Dhanrai under Taidu police station in the South Tripura district on November 8-evening, according to Tripurainfo. While one villager, Nabin Debbarma, was injured, at least
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants assaulted villagers at Dhanrai under Taidu police station in the South Tripura district on November 8-evening, according to Tripurainfo. While one villager, Nabin Debbarma, was injured, at least eight dwelling huts were set ablaze by militants. Reports added that such attack on villagers followed the killing of a NLFT militant by security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at the same place earlier on the day.
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November - 8 
Official sources said that on the day of arrival of the first rail coach in Kashmir valley on November 8, militants caused an IED explosion near the railway track at Gulzarpora in the Awantipore area of south Kashmir. A civilian, Abdus Salam Bhat, su
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Official sources said that on the day of arrival of the first rail coach in Kashmir valley on November 8, militants caused an IED explosion near the railway track at Gulzarpora in the Awantipore area of south Kashmir. A civilian, Abdus Salam Bhat, sustained injuries. Militants caused another IED explosion at Kehlil in the Pulwama district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen has claimed to have killed six soldiers in the two incidents.
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November - 8 
On November 8, a cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), having alleged links with the July 11 Mumbai serial train blasts case accused Rahil Sheikh, was arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Zee News quoting an uniden
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On November 8, a cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), having alleged links with the July 11 Mumbai serial train blasts case accused Rahil Sheikh, was arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Zee News quoting an unidentified police official said Imran Ansari, a resident of suburban Jogeshwari, who was in Uttar Pradesh police custody, was brought to Mumbai and arrested by the crime branch of Mumbai Police. Police sources added that Ansari's name cropped up during the interrogation of the 2005 Delhi twin blasts' accused Mohammed Ali Chippa and Feroz Ghaswalla, who were brought to Mumbai for questioning in connection with the July 11 blasts. Ansari was produced before a local court which remanded him to police custody till November 21.
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November - 8 
Security force (SF) personnel killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ at Draman in the Gandoh area of Doda district on November 8, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as ‘area commander’ Shabir Ahmed alias Abu Bakar, Ashiq Hussain,
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Security force (SF) personnel killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ at Draman in the Gandoh area of Doda district on November 8, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as ‘area commander’ Shabir Ahmed alias Abu Bakar, Ashiq Hussain, a ‘section commander’ and Saifullah, ‘area commander’. One AK rifle with three magazines and one SLR with three magazines were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 8 
SFs killed an unidentified terrorist during an operation at Drangiyari in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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SFs killed an unidentified terrorist during an operation at Drangiyari in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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November - 8 
Terrorists reportedly short dead a 50-year-old woman, namely Raja, at Warpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla district.
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Terrorists reportedly short dead a 50-year-old woman, namely Raja, at Warpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla district.
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November - 8 
The ‘finance secretary’ of the Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front (MKRF), identified as Karong Alen Kom, was arrested by the security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at Imphal Bazaar area in the Imphal West district on November 8, reports
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The ‘finance secretary’ of the Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front (MKRF), identified as Karong Alen Kom, was arrested by the security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at Imphal Bazaar area in the Imphal West district on November 8, reports Imphal Free Press. Several incriminating documents relating to the outfit were reportedly recovered from his possession.
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November - 8 
The Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), Khagen Sarma, is reported to have named China as one of the main sources of weapons for militant outfits operating in Assam, reports Telegraph. While addressing a seminar on terrorism held in Guwahati,
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The Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), Khagen Sarma, is reported to have named China as one of the main sources of weapons for militant outfits operating in Assam, reports Telegraph. While addressing a seminar on terrorism held in Guwahati, he said militant groups were procuring weapons through a “strong network of arms smugglers” active in China. “The arms consignments are coming through a strong smuggling network, and there is no evidence of direct involvement of the Chinese Government in the illegal arms trade even though some sort of support from the Government to the activities cannot be ruled out,” disclosed Sarma. Further, the Inspector General of Police also accused the Myanmarese Government of having a “soft and cosmetic” approach towards outfits operating from its soil. He said the military regime had been seizing arms and ammunition from militants of the Northeast, only to sell the consignments to the same groups later. According to Sarma, violence caused by militancy had increased in Assam during the last ten months in 2006 after showing a decreasing trend since 2000. He added that the highest number of civilian casualties in recent times was in 2000, when 412 people were killed in terrorist attacks across Assam. At least 92 people have died in violence involving militants. While speaking about increasing incidents of bomb blasts in the State since 2002, he said, “There were 18 blasts that year. In 2005, there were 121 blasts and about 100 explosions until October this year.”
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November - 8 
The intelligence agencies have claimed that they have ‘pretty good’ evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Mumbai blasts, which will be put on the table during the India-Pakistan foreign secretary level talks on November 13-15. Senior intelligence
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The intelligence agencies have claimed that they have ‘pretty good’ evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Mumbai blasts, which will be put on the table during the India-Pakistan foreign secretary level talks on November 13-15. Senior intelligence officials told Hindustan Times on November 8 that narco-analysis tests conducted on the arrested persons have revealed Pakistan’s role. Sources reportedly said, “The test was conducted on all the 15 arrested. But we found that the version of five among them very similar. Those five, we had also learnt, had gone to Pakistan.” The report further said, “The five not only gave similar versions about the training camp in Bahawalpur that they had visited, but also blurted out similar description of a man who was coordinating their training. It was apparent that they were describing the same person. The name of the person was Azam Cheema.”
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November - 8 
The Kuki National Army (KNA) militants reportedly snatched seven grams of heroin from at least 15 alleged drug traffickers at various places in the Tuibuong and Hmar Veng areas of Churachandpur district on November 8, according to Kanglaonline.
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The Kuki National Army (KNA) militants reportedly snatched seven grams of heroin from at least 15 alleged drug traffickers at various places in the Tuibuong and Hmar Veng areas of Churachandpur district on November 8, according to Kanglaonline.
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November - 8 
Two bicycle-borne United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire with AK-47 rifles killing a grocery shop employee, Ghanashyam Das, at Kulhati Chatrashal under Hajo police station in the Kamrup district on November 8, according to Teleg
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Two bicycle-borne United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire with AK-47 rifles killing a grocery shop employee, Ghanashyam Das, at Kulhati Chatrashal under Hajo police station in the Kamrup district on November 8, according to Telegraph.
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November - 8 
A man claiming to represent ‘Pakistani Taliban’ accepted responsibility for the suicide attack and threatened more such assaults to avenge the loss of the 83 people died in the Bajaur aerial strikes. In a phone call to The News from an undisclosed lo
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A man claiming to represent ‘Pakistani Taliban’ accepted responsibility for the suicide attack and threatened more such assaults to avenge the loss of the 83 people died in the Bajaur aerial strikes. In a phone call to The News from an undisclosed location, the Pashto-speaking man said a lone suicide bomber detonated his explosives-filled belt at the military parade ground near the fort in Dargai to kill soldiers undergoing training there. The caller identified his leader and commander as Abu Kalim Mohammad Ansari. The caller also claimed the suicide bomber had recorded a statement on camera before setting off on his mission. “He explained as to why he was undertaking the “Fidayee” attack. We have the recording and it would be sent to media at an appropriate time,” he said. He described the suicide bomber as a young Pashtun from the NWFP. Claiming that 275 volunteers had offered to take part in suicide bombings following the Bajaur attack, the caller argued that the ‘Pakistani Taliban’ had changed their earlier policy not to fight the Pakistan Army and the government.
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November - 8 
A suicide bomber blew himself up at an army training centre at Dargai in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on November 8-morning, killing 42 and injuring 39 recruits of the Punjab Regiment Centre (PRC) and their instructor, according to Daily T
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A suicide bomber blew himself up at an army training centre at Dargai in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on November 8-morning, killing 42 and injuring 39 recruits of the Punjab Regiment Centre (PRC) and their instructor, according to Daily Times. “A man wrapped in a chaddar [shawl] came running into the training area and exploded himself where the recruits had gathered for training,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. According to an eyewitness, two unidentified men approached a group of 80 soldiers exercising in the open field and one of them set off a bomb tied to his body.
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November - 8 
According to Daily Times, electricity supply to Wana in South Waziristan was disrupted on November 8 when militants clashed with security forces. Militants fired four rockets at the Scouts Camp in Wana, three of them hitting the camp. Security forces
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According to Daily Times, electricity supply to Wana in South Waziristan was disrupted on November 8 when militants clashed with security forces. Militants fired four rockets at the Scouts Camp in Wana, three of them hitting the camp. Security forces retaliated, resulting in the disruption of electricity to Wana.
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November - 8 
Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao said the attack was linked to the October 30-air strike on a Madrassa (seminary), used as a militant training camp, in Bajaur Agency in which 83 people were killed. “It may well have some linkages to the action taken b
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Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao said the attack was linked to the October 30-air strike on a Madrassa (seminary), used as a militant training camp, in Bajaur Agency in which 83 people were killed. “It may well have some linkages to the action taken by the security forces against a militant training centre in Bajaur on October 30,” he said.
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November - 8 
Security agencies suspect the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), a group close to the Taliban, could be behind the suicide attack, AFP reported. The attack occurred in Dargai town in the tribal district of Malakand, which is a traditional
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Security agencies suspect the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), a group close to the Taliban, could be behind the suicide attack, AFP reported. The attack occurred in Dargai town in the tribal district of Malakand, which is a traditional stronghold of the TNSM.
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November - 8 
The bombing, reportedly the biggest terrorist attack on the military since Pakistan joined the US-led war on terrorism, occurred at around 8:30am in a ground opposite the PRC fort in Kurkai the area. Shortly after the explosion, police arrested an al
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The bombing, reportedly the biggest terrorist attack on the military since Pakistan joined the US-led war on terrorism, occurred at around 8:30am in a ground opposite the PRC fort in Kurkai the area. Shortly after the explosion, police arrested an alleged accomplice of the bomber after chasing him into a nearby village, an intelligence official told AP.
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November - 8 
Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade on the house of a bank employee, Irfan Baig, in the Jinnah Town area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 8, Daily Times reported. However, there was no loss of life or property.
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Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade on the house of a bank employee, Irfan Baig, in the Jinnah Town area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 8, Daily Times reported. However, there was no loss of life or property.
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November - 8 
The Government has approved the six-point agreement reached between the seven party alliance (SPA) and the Maoists, according to Nepal News. The meeting of the council of ministers held at the prime minister's residence in Baluwatar on November 9-mor
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The Government has approved the six-point agreement reached between the seven party alliance (SPA) and the Maoists, according to Nepal News. The meeting of the council of ministers held at the prime minister's residence in Baluwatar on November 9-morning approved the agreement signed on November 8-midnight. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala briefed the ministers about the agreement and asked for their commitment for its implementation. Terming the agreement as the “beginning of a revolutionary development” and “everybody’s victory,” Prime Minister Koirala urged all sections of society to move ahead with “extreme caution”. “There could be efforts by some unwanted elements to scuttle the peace process. I, therefore, urge all Nepalis to be extremely cautious and move ahead with utmost patience,” Koirala told partymen and the media at his official residence at Baluwatar. “Nobody has lost, this is the people’s victory and nobody should be upset with this development,” Koirala said.
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November - 8 
The Maoist chief Prachanda said that the historic agreement between the SPA and his party has, in essence, put the monarchy virtually under the state of suspension until constituent assembly polls and made clear that the Prime Minister of the interim
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The Maoist chief Prachanda said that the historic agreement between the SPA and his party has, in essence, put the monarchy virtually under the state of suspension until constituent assembly polls and made clear that the Prime Minister of the interim government would be de facto head of state. Addressing his first official press conference in the capital Kathmandu on November 8-evening, Prachanda said the letter of the agreement, which states that the King shall be kept powerless-- without any kind of resources-- “means, in essence, that the monarchy remains under the state of suspension until the verdict of the constituent assembly”. “The Prime Minister of the interim government will be de facto head of state,” he said, mentioning that Girija Prasad Koirala would also lead the interim government inclusive of the Maoists. Prachanda announced that he, along with two other senior leaders - Baburam Bhattarai and Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ - would not join the interim government and that the party had not yet decided who would be leading the party in the interim government.
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November - 8 
District Jubo Dal (youth wing of the BNP) General Secretary Shahidullah Shahid alias V. P. Sahid was shot at and wounded by cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouz at Kamlapur area of Kushtia town on November 8.
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District Jubo Dal (youth wing of the BNP) General Secretary Shahidullah Shahid alias V. P. Sahid was shot at and wounded by cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouz at Kamlapur area of Kushtia town on November 8.
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November - 8 
The Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) has issued a death threat on Mymensingh Pourasabha (Municipality) chairman Mahmud-Al-Noor Tareq on November 8, according to Daily Star. A letter posted to Tareq, who is also the vice-president of Awami League
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The Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) has issued a death threat on Mymensingh Pourasabha (Municipality) chairman Mahmud-Al-Noor Tareq on November 8, according to Daily Star. A letter posted to Tareq, who is also the vice-president of Awami League district unit, was signed by the 'northern region chief' of the JMB.
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November - 8 
A woman, identified as Kathirgamathamby Gowri, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at her house on Barathi road in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on November 8, reports Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Kathirgamathamby Gowri, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at her house on Barathi road in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on November 8, reports Tamil Net.
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November - 8 
Daily News has reported that more than 45 civilians were killed at Vakarai in the Batticaloa district as a welfare centre was allegedly hit by the retaliatory fire of the military. The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokeswoman Hellen Ollafsdott
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Daily News has reported that more than 45 civilians were killed at Vakarai in the Batticaloa district as a welfare centre was allegedly hit by the retaliatory fire of the military. The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokeswoman Hellen Ollafsdottir told Daily News that monitors who visited the incident site had counted 23 bodies at hospitals where also 135 injured were treated. "The exact number of people killed in the incident is not yet known", Ollafsdottir said. However, the LTTE claimed that 50 to 100 civilians were killed when "indiscriminate fire" by the military hit a school building where the displaced are housed. Meanwhile, pro-LTTE website Tamil Net said, "Five thousand internally displaced people had sought refuge at the school. So far, around 40 dead bodies have been recovered."
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November - 8 
Scores of internally displaced persons were believed to have died on November 8 during an exchange of heavy artillery and mortar fire between the military and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the outfit-controlled Vakarai area in the Battic
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Scores of internally displaced persons were believed to have died on November 8 during an exchange of heavy artillery and mortar fire between the military and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the outfit-controlled Vakarai area in the Batticaloa district, according to The Hindu.
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November - 8 
The LTTE has reportedly rejected the Government proposal for an "alternate route" to the A 9 highway. The outfit claimed it was not fit for travel. The LTTE decision was conveyed on November 8 to the Head of Mission for SLMM, Lars Solveberg, when he
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The LTTE has reportedly rejected the Government proposal for an "alternate route" to the A 9 highway. The outfit claimed it was not fit for travel. The LTTE decision was conveyed on November 8 to the Head of Mission for SLMM, Lars Solveberg, when he visited Kilinochchi to discuss the Government proposal. The highway closure since August 11, 2006, has led to a humanitarian crisis and an estimated 6.5-lakh persons of Jaffna peninsula are facing severe shortages of food, fuel and medicines. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella told a news conference that the Government was compelled to close the highway from Muhamalai checkpoint for "national security."
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November - 8 
The military accused the LTTE of using civilians as “human shield.” “Ground and technical sources confirm that LTTE is using civilians as a human shield amid heavy artillery and mortar fire between the LTTE and the security forces in the Vakarai area
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The military accused the LTTE of using civilians as “human shield.” “Ground and technical sources confirm that LTTE is using civilians as a human shield amid heavy artillery and mortar fire between the LTTE and the security forces in the Vakarai area. Military sources believe that the LTTE is in an attempt to discredit troops and to gain the sympathy of the international community. The Tigers have been directing artillery and mortar fire on army detachments in Kadjuwatta and Marnkerni located in the vicinity of the Valachchenai since early hours today compelling forces to retaliate to counter further shelling."
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November - 8 
The Norwegian Minister for International Development Erik Solheim accused SFs of attacking a Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) party on November 8 by saying, "It is very worrying that the civilian Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, headed by Lars Sølvbe
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The Norwegian Minister for International Development Erik Solheim accused SFs of attacking a Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) party on November 8 by saying, "It is very worrying that the civilian Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, headed by Lars Sølvberg, came close to being hit by grenades fired by the Sri Lankan army near Punarin, in northern Sri Lanka. We have asked the Sri Lankan Government for an immediate explanation." Meanwhile, the SFs denied the LTTE allegations of shelling the Punarin area in Jaffna while the SLMM representatives were touring the area to explore the feasibility of opening an alternative route to A-9 and stressed that they were not informed of any SLMM movements in that area.
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November - 9 
A ‘corporal’ of the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, Amal Hazarika alias Mrinal Barua alias Dipak, surrendered before the Jorhat District administration on November 9, according to Sentinel. Two grenades, 10 rounds of ammunition and the magazine of an M
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A ‘corporal’ of the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, Amal Hazarika alias Mrinal Barua alias Dipak, surrendered before the Jorhat District administration on November 9, according to Sentinel. Two grenades, 10 rounds of ammunition and the magazine of an M-16 rifle were deposited by him. Further, another ULFA cadre, Gopul Lonfoi, surrendered before Morigaon District Collector at the Army’s Red Horns Division camp near Jagiroad on the same day.
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November - 9 
A civilian, identified as Ngamkhothang alias Ngamthang Khongsai alias Thangboi Lunkim, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Motbung in the Senapati district on November 9, according to Sangai Express.
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A civilian, identified as Ngamkhothang alias Ngamthang Khongsai alias Thangboi Lunkim, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Motbung in the Senapati district on November 9, according to Sangai Express.
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November - 9 
A civilian, Nameirakpam Ibomcha, along with his wife Kunjeshori were reportedly looted by a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant at Soibam Leikai Khamlabung Leirak in the Imphal East district on November 9, according to Sangai E
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A civilian, Nameirakpam Ibomcha, along with his wife Kunjeshori were reportedly looted by a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant at Soibam Leikai Khamlabung Leirak in the Imphal East district on November 9, according to Sangai Express.
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November - 9 
According to Dharitri, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have asked the people of several districts of southern Orissa to stop using mobile phone. Posters and pamphlets to this effect have been distributed by Rayat Kuli Sangam, a Ma
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According to Dharitri, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have asked the people of several districts of southern Orissa to stop using mobile phone. Posters and pamphlets to this effect have been distributed by Rayat Kuli Sangam, a Maoist front organisation, in areas such as Kalimela, Bejangwada, MV-79, MV-90 and Telarai of Malkangiri district. Similarly, in western Orissa’s Sambalpur district, the CPI-Maoist Sundergarh-Deogarh-Sambalpur zonal committee has put up posters in front of the Kisinda police station. Director General of Police, Amarananda Pattanaik, informed that police arrested three Maoist cadres from the Malkangiri
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November - 9 
An ULFA linkman, Biswajit Rai, was arrested in a search operation at Kachokhana area under Golokganj police station in the Dhubri district on November 9, reports Telegraph. Extortion notes, pads, a diary and incriminating documents were reportedly r
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An ULFA linkman, Biswajit Rai, was arrested in a search operation at Kachokhana area under Golokganj police station in the Dhubri district on November 9, reports Telegraph. Extortion notes, pads, a diary and incriminating documents were reportedly recovered from his possession.
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November - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Congress party leader, Sreemanthula Seetarama Rao, at Marrugudem village of Kunavaram area in the Khammam district on November 9, according to The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Rajiv K
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Congress party leader, Sreemanthula Seetarama Rao, at Marrugudem village of Kunavaram area in the Khammam district on November 9, according to The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Rajiv Kumar Meena said that Rao was shot from close range right in front of his house.
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November - 9 
On November 9, a special police party defused nine landmines placed on the highway between Marrigudem and Kamaram villages in the Warangal district. According to New Indian Express, six of the landmines were put in plastic buckets and the remaining w
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On November 9, a special police party defused nine landmines placed on the highway between Marrigudem and Kamaram villages in the Warangal district. According to New Indian Express, six of the landmines were put in plastic buckets and the remaining were concealed in tiffin boxes. Superintendent of Police Soumya Mishra said that each of the mines contained about 10 kilograms of explosive material.
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November - 9 
One Army personnel, Mohammed Amin, was shot dead and his neighbour, who came to his rescue, was injured by two terrorists at Pangai in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on November 9, according to Daily Excelsior.
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One Army personnel, Mohammed Amin, was shot dead and his neighbour, who came to his rescue, was injured by two terrorists at Pangai in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on November 9, according to Daily Excelsior.
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November - 9 
Security force personnel recovered one .303 rifle with one magazine, 46 rounds of 7.62mm and some fired rounds from Nambal in the Rajouri district. They also recovered 55 Pika rounds, one blanket and some medicines from Darana Mohalla in the Poonch d
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Security force personnel recovered one .303 rifle with one magazine, 46 rounds of 7.62mm and some fired rounds from Nambal in the Rajouri district. They also recovered 55 Pika rounds, one blanket and some medicines from Darana Mohalla in the Poonch district.
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November - 9 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court in Mumbai convicted five persons for complicity in the 1993 bomb blasts in the city and acquitted another, giving him the benefit of doubt. According to The Hindu, the f
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court in Mumbai convicted five persons for complicity in the 1993 bomb blasts in the city and acquitted another, giving him the benefit of doubt. According to The Hindu, the five, Zameer Ibrahim Kadri, Faki Ali Faki Ahmed, Janardan Gambas, Abdullah Ibrahim Surti and Syed Ibrahim Kadri, are alleged collaborators of absconding accused Mohammed Dossa, who smuggled arms and RDX at the instance of prime conspirator Dawood Ibrahim. They were found guilty of possessing and concealing AK-56 rifles, 36 magazines and 19,500 bullets in the mango grove of accused Abdul Razzak Subedar. They were also held guilty of disposing 19,000 bullets and magazines in the Kandargaon village of Raigad district. Except for Zameer, the others, however, were acquitted of the charge of conspiracy. Syed Ismail Kadri, the father of Zameer, was given the benefit of doubt and acquitted by Judge P. D. Kode. With today's convictions, the number of people found guilty has risen to 66, while 20 others have been acquitted.
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November - 9 
The security force (SF) personnel recovered in a search operation one AK-56 rifle, a magazine along with 20 live rounds, one electronic detonator, two lethode bombs and a bulb allegedly used as explosive device accessory from the residence of a perso
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The security force (SF) personnel recovered in a search operation one AK-56 rifle, a magazine along with 20 live rounds, one electronic detonator, two lethode bombs and a bulb allegedly used as explosive device accessory from the residence of a person, Th Mong-yamba, on November 9. The seizure was made following confession made by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants arrested two days ago at Porompat police station in the Imphal East district, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 9 
The Union Government is reported to have extended the proscription on four outfits operating in the Northeast - United Liberation Front Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Hynniewtrep
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The Union Government is reported to have extended the proscription on four outfits operating in the Northeast - United Liberation Front Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) - for another two years on November 9, according to Assam Tribune.
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November - 9 
Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Md. Waris Khan alias Wagi, the deputy finance secretary of the outfit and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Md. Illiaz Khan, were arrested by SF personnel at Tulihal Airport in the Imph
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Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Md. Waris Khan alias Wagi, the deputy finance secretary of the outfit and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Md. Illiaz Khan, were arrested by SF personnel at Tulihal Airport in the Imphal West district on November 9, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 9 
A soldier was wounded in a rocket attack on an army convoy near Tartani area of the Kohlu district in Balochistan on November 9, according to Dawn. Unidentified assailants reportedly fired eight rockets at the convoy when it was passing through the T
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A soldier was wounded in a rocket attack on an army convoy near Tartani area of the Kohlu district in Balochistan on November 9, according to Dawn. Unidentified assailants reportedly fired eight rockets at the convoy when it was passing through the Tartani area of the Bhambor mountain range. The troops returned fire and after a heavy exchange of fire the attackers sitting on hilltops escaped, sources said.
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November - 9 
Frontier Corps personnel defused six landmines in different areas of Dera Bugti that had been found planted on the routes being used by security forces.
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Frontier Corps personnel defused six landmines in different areas of Dera Bugti that had been found planted on the routes being used by security forces.
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November - 9 
Militants fired five rockets targeting a military fort near Mir Ali town in North Waziristan on November 9-night, AFP reported. Separately, armed men reportedly snatched a private vehicle carrying supplies for troops at Ippi village on November 9 and
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Militants fired five rockets targeting a military fort near Mir Ali town in North Waziristan on November 9-night, AFP reported. Separately, armed men reportedly snatched a private vehicle carrying supplies for troops at Ippi village on November 9 and took the contractor hostage.
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November - 9 
A bomb, suspected to have been left by the Maoist insurgents, exploded in the remote mountain village of Aathrai at Tehrathum district in eastern Nepal on November 9, killing three children, according to AP. The children were believed to be playing w
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A bomb, suspected to have been left by the Maoist insurgents, exploded in the remote mountain village of Aathrai at Tehrathum district in eastern Nepal on November 9, killing three children, according to AP. The children were believed to be playing with the bomb when it accidentally exploded
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November - 9 
According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents forced school children at Ithari in eastern Nepal to take part in the victory rally on November 9 to celebrate the success of the peace talks. Most participants of the rally were students with textbooks in t
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According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents forced school children at Ithari in eastern Nepal to take part in the victory rally on November 9 to celebrate the success of the peace talks. Most participants of the rally were students with textbooks in their school bags, Himalayan Times quoted teachers of the school as saying. The children were shouting slogans with party flags in their hands. Maoists’ Itahari secretary, Jagadish Sapkota, however, claimed nobody was forced to participate in the rally.
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November - 9 
According to Daily Star, a case has been filed with a magistrate's court in Satkhira accusing four Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders for forging Madrassa (seminary) textbooks. Bhomra union Dakhil Madrassa teacher filed the case with the court of Magistra
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According to Daily Star, a case has been filed with a magistrate's court in Satkhira accusing four Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders for forging Madrassa (seminary) textbooks. Bhomra union Dakhil Madrassa teacher filed the case with the court of Magistrate Abu Jafar on November 9 and after a preliminary hearing the court ordered the accused to appear before the court within 15 days. The accused are Sadar sub-district Ameer (chief) of the Jamaat and Kushkhali Union Parishad Chairman Maulana Abdul Gaffar who is also the son-in-law of former JeI lawmaker Maulana Abdul Khaleque, JeI leaders Maulana Altaf Hossain and Maulana Jamal Uddin and Kamal Uddin owner of School and College Library. All the accused are the district leaders of Madrassa Shikkhak Parishad, an organisation of the JeI. According to the complainant, the accused changed the cover and name of writers and publishers of several books of class six to class nine and published those under the name of fake writers and publishers in 2005. The complainant said that the JeI leaders earned over Taka 8 lakh by selling those forged books to students.
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November - 9 
According to Daily Star, a detained operative of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) on November 9 said the outfit had carried out the grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally at Derai in Sunamganj in June 2004. In a confessional s
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According to Daily Star, a detained operative of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) on November 9 said the outfit had carried out the grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally at Derai in Sunamganj in June 2004. In a confessional statement before a first class magistrate in Sunamganj, Hafez Arif Ahmed alias Naieem said that he had been given five grenades to carry out the attack. HuJI-B had also recruited a madrassa (seminary) student, Naziur Rahman Nazu, for the purpose. Nazu reportedly lobbed a grenade at the rally, which killed an AL activist.
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November - 9 
According to Daily Star, police arrested Omar Ali, a regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Kashinagar village in Sadar sub-district of Tangail on November 9. According to police sources the extremist f
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According to Daily Star, police arrested Omar Ali, a regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Kashinagar village in Sadar sub-district of Tangail on November 9. According to police sources the extremist faces 10 criminal cases including seven for murders and was absconding for long.
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November - 9 
The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 in Dhaka on November 9 awarded death sentences to two members of the Majlish-e-Shura (highest decision-making body) of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Salauddin alias Salehin of Narayanganj and Rafiq Hassan alia
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The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 in Dhaka on November 9 awarded death sentences to two members of the Majlish-e-Shura (highest decision-making body) of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Salauddin alias Salehin of Narayanganj and Rafiq Hassan alias Hafez Mahmud of Jamalpur, in connection with the killing of Abdul Gani alias Joseph Mandal, a medicine trader of Melandah in Jamalpur, in September 2004. According to Daily Star, following the verdict, the convicted JMB cadres warned judge Shahed Nooruddin of death saying that "their court" has already sentenced the judge to death and the order would be executed shortly. The convicts reportedly said that those who followed the "worldly laws" are not real judges. The convicts can appeal to the High Court against the verdict within 30 days from the day of receipt of the judgment copy.
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November - 9 
A suspected LTTE cadre was killed in an explosion at his parents' residence at Ilayawan Podi Road in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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A suspected LTTE cadre was killed in an explosion at his parents' residence at Ilayawan Podi Road in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 9 
As reported earlier, the SLN personnel foiled a major LTTE attack on the civilian passenger vessel 'Green Ocean I' with 300 Jaffna bound civilians from Trincomalee in the sea off Nagarkovil destroying a flotilla of Sea-Tiger boats, including three su
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As reported earlier, the SLN personnel foiled a major LTTE attack on the civilian passenger vessel 'Green Ocean I' with 300 Jaffna bound civilians from Trincomalee in the sea off Nagarkovil destroying a flotilla of Sea-Tiger boats, including three suicide boats on November 9, killing 40 LTTE cadres.
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November - 9 
LTTE cadres fired 81 mm mortars on the Mahindapura Army detachment in the Trincomalee district, injuring five soldiers.
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LTTE cadres fired 81 mm mortars on the Mahindapura Army detachment in the Trincomalee district, injuring five soldiers.
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November - 9 
LTTE's military spokesperson, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, claiming that the clash erupted as Sea-Tigers engaged in training activities were provoked by the SLN vessels in the seas off Nagarkovil in LTTE territorial waters told Tamil Net that a Sea-Tiger fl
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LTTE's military spokesperson, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, claiming that the clash erupted as Sea-Tigers engaged in training activities were provoked by the SLN vessels in the seas off Nagarkovil in LTTE territorial waters told Tamil Net that a Sea-Tiger flotilla clashed with the SLN, killing 25 SLN soldiers, capturing four alive and destroying two Dvora Fast Attack Crafts.
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November - 9 
On November 9, a soldier was wounded when an LTTE planted anti-personnel mine exploded at Selvanagar in the Trincomalee district.
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On November 9, a soldier was wounded when an LTTE planted anti-personnel mine exploded at Selvanagar in the Trincomalee district.
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November - 9 
One Home Guard was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards Thiruvegama Police Post at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. During a subsequent search operation, Police recove
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One Home Guard was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards Thiruvegama Police Post at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. During a subsequent search operation, Police recovered a night vision device from the incident site.
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November - 9 
The Sri Lanka Government on November 10 expressed its regret over the killing of civilians in Vakarai and accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of using civilians as a human shield. Government defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella,
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The Sri Lanka Government on November 10 expressed its regret over the killing of civilians in Vakarai and accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of using civilians as a human shield. Government defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, said, “While we regret this whole episode, we also must say that national security is uppermost in our minds and actions by the defence authorities were inevitable. The LTTE is using humans as shields to cover their operations. This is exactly what happened when they fired artillery and mortars from that end to the government side.” Denying media reports, he said that only 23 civilians were killed and 125 others injured, adding, “We are not trying to cover up anything and there will be an investigation.” He reiterated that security forces (SFs) launched the retaliatory attack at Kadiraveli after thoroughly verifying the facts obtained through Radar plots.
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November - 9 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel foiled a major LTTE attack on the civilian passenger vessel 'Green Ocean I' with 300 Jaffna bound civilians from Trincomalee in the sea off Nagarkovil destroying a flotilla of Sea-Tiger boats, including three suicid
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel foiled a major LTTE attack on the civilian passenger vessel 'Green Ocean I' with 300 Jaffna bound civilians from Trincomalee in the sea off Nagarkovil destroying a flotilla of Sea-Tiger boats, including three suicide boats, on November 9. The Air Force provided reinforcements by sending MI 24s and Kfirs to attack the Sea-Tigers. SLN Commander Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda told Daily News that the SLN escorted the 'Green Ocean I' to a safer area amidst the Sea-Tiger attack without any harm to the civilian passengers, adding, 'Green Ocean I' which commenced its voyage at 5.30 a.m. from Trincomalee, was sailing in the sea off Nagarkovil and Point Pedro in the Jaffna district at the time it came under a LTTE attack at 5.15 p.m. "We believe more than 40 LTTE cadres were killed in the attack," told SLN spokesperson Commander D.K.P. Dasanayaka, adding, two suicide boats rammed into to two Dvora fast Attack Craft escorting ‘Green Ocean I’, destroying one and damaging the other. He said Naval troops engaged in search operations in the sea off Point Pedro rescued three sailors injured in the attack, further adding, "We are conducting search operations to rescue the other sailors reported missing during the confrontation."
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November - 9 
The United Nations (U.N.) said in a statement, "The U.N. condemns in the strongest possible terms the shelling by the security forces of the government of Sri Lanka on defenseless civilians sheltering in Kathiraveli School in Vaharai yesterday. The k
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The United Nations (U.N.) said in a statement, "The U.N. condemns in the strongest possible terms the shelling by the security forces of the government of Sri Lanka on defenseless civilians sheltering in Kathiraveli School in Vaharai yesterday. The killing and wounding of displaced persons is unjustifiable and a violation of the most basic humanitarian norms.”
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November - 9 
Two soldiers were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. One more soldier posted at Kialay lagoon area was wounded when LTTE cadres fired a rocket propeller grenade. Another soldier sustained injuries in a
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Two soldiers were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. One more soldier posted at Kialay lagoon area was wounded when LTTE cadres fired a rocket propeller grenade. Another soldier sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack towards an Army detachment at Arasady in the same district.
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November - 10 
A bomb specialist of the ULFA, Monoranjan Borphukan alias Manab Baruah, surrendered before the District Magistrate of Dibrugarh, Ashutosh Agnihotri, on November 10. Monoranjan deposited two hand grenades, 90 rounds Self Loaded Rifles cartridges, four
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A bomb specialist of the ULFA, Monoranjan Borphukan alias Manab Baruah, surrendered before the District Magistrate of Dibrugarh, Ashutosh Agnihotri, on November 10. Monoranjan deposited two hand grenades, 90 rounds Self Loaded Rifles cartridges, four grenade fuses and two detonators.
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November - 10 
A civilian driver of a vehicle, hired by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles, identified as Bashir Ahmed Khan, has succumbed to injuries sustained during a terrorist ambush at Rawuchh in the Baramulla district on November 10, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A civilian driver of a vehicle, hired by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles, identified as Bashir Ahmed Khan, has succumbed to injuries sustained during a terrorist ambush at Rawuchh in the Baramulla district on November 10, according to Daily Excelsior.
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November - 10 
A grenade was hurled by ULFA militants at the residence of Nagaon district Superintendent of Police Krishna Das, injuring police personnel guarding the house, according to Press Trust of India.
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A grenade was hurled by ULFA militants at the residence of Nagaon district Superintendent of Police Krishna Das, injuring police personnel guarding the house, according to Press Trust of India.
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November - 10 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as self-style ‘sergeant major’ Y Ratan Singh alias Khamba, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at Khurai Chingabam Leikai in the Imphal West district on N
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as self-style ‘sergeant major’ Y Ratan Singh alias Khamba, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at Khurai Chingabam Leikai in the Imphal West district on November 10, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 10 
According to New Indian Express, the Special Task Force (STF) in Tamil Nadu would extend its anti-Maoist operations to two more border districts of Tiruvallur and Vellore. Director General of Police D Mukherjee, speaking to media personnel in Madurai
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According to New Indian Express, the Special Task Force (STF) in Tamil Nadu would extend its anti-Maoist operations to two more border districts of Tiruvallur and Vellore. Director General of Police D Mukherjee, speaking to media personnel in Madurai on November 8 said that the STF was already engaged in combing and surveillance operations in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts. Apart from these major assignments, the force would also give training to commandos, he added.
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November - 10 
An unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed and another belonging to the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) was wounded in an internecine clash at Meluri in the Phek district on November 10, according
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An unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed and another belonging to the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) was wounded in an internecine clash at Meluri in the Phek district on November 10, according to Nagaland Post.
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November - 10 
Another grenade exploded in front of Santipur police out post in Sadiya subdivision in the Tinsukia district along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports Telegraph. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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Another grenade exploded in front of Santipur police out post in Sadiya subdivision in the Tinsukia district along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports Telegraph. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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November - 10 
Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said
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Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said that the arrested UPDF cadres were engaged in gun-running in the area. Two firearms were recovered from them.
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November - 10 
In a separate encounter, two Maoists belonging to Prathighatana group were killed near Polakonda hillocks in Kodakandla mandal of Warangal district. They were identified as Ghanapuram Seenu, the Warangal Nalgonda zonal committee secretary and K Konda
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In a separate encounter, two Maoists belonging to Prathighatana group were killed near Polakonda hillocks in Kodakandla mandal of Warangal district. They were identified as Ghanapuram Seenu, the Warangal Nalgonda zonal committee secretary and K Kondaiah, the Jangoan area committee secretary of the outfit. Both had earlier worked in Janashakti group.
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November - 10 
On November 10 (today), cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) blew up a truck and a jeep near Tekari police station in the Gaya district. According to Times of India, a group of armed Maoists stopped the vehicles on Gaya-Arwal r
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On November 10 (today), cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) blew up a truck and a jeep near Tekari police station in the Gaya district. According to Times of India, a group of armed Maoists stopped the vehicles on Gaya-Arwal road, pulled the drivers and helpers out and detonated dynamites to blow up the two vehicles. Police sources, however, said that no casualties or injuries were reported.
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November - 10 
On November 10, a Special Armed Reserve constable, Vishnu Mishra, was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Darbaguda in the Dantewada district. Another constable, Abdul Shaheed, was seve
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On November 10, a Special Armed Reserve constable, Vishnu Mishra, was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Darbaguda in the Dantewada district. Another constable, Abdul Shaheed, was severely injured. The Hindu reports that the landmine was detonated targeting a police party on a routine road-checking duty. The Maoists reportedly decamped with a rocket launcher and a .303 rifle from the police party.
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November - 10 
On November 10, nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including the State Committee member and Rayalaseema divisional committee secretary Obulesu were killed in an encounter in the Gopavaram reserve forests of Kadapa distric
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On November 10, nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including the State Committee member and Rayalaseema divisional committee secretary Obulesu were killed in an encounter in the Gopavaram reserve forests of Kadapa district, reports The Hindu. The other killed Maoists include Obulesu’s wife, Prasanthi, who was Guntur district secretary and Mallkarjuna, Anantapur district secretary. The remaining Maoists were yet to be identified. Police sources said that encounter took place as special police parties accosted a group of 31 Maoists holding a meeting at Eddu Mora hillocks in Gopavaram mandal. The Maoists opened fire when the police appealed to them to surrender. While nine were killed on the spot, the others managed to escape. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, four .303 rifles, three SLRs, a SBBL gun, another SBBM gun, two carbines and an 8 mm pistol from the encounter site. Director General of Police Swaranjit Sen said, "The Maoists' presence has been neutralised in the area after this encounter."
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November - 10 
On November 10, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court pronounced four associates of prime conspirator Tiger Memon guilty for their roles in supplying vehicles, concealing arms, attending meetings in Dubai an
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On November 10, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court pronounced four associates of prime conspirator Tiger Memon guilty for their roles in supplying vehicles, concealing arms, attending meetings in Dubai and helping in landing operations leading to the Mumbai blasts of 1993. Special Judge P D Kode held Raju Jain, Ayub Ibrahim Patel, Farooq Motorwala and Mujib Parkar guilty for their part in aiding and abetting the terrorist act. Raju Jain, a close associate of Tiger Memon, had supplied one of his men and four jeeps during the landing operations at Shekadi on February 3 and 7. The vehicles were later used for transporting a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives. Jain had also lent a scooter purchased in the name of his employee, which was used in the blast at Katha bazaar killing four persons and injuring 26 others. Ibrahim Patel, on the other hand, had acquired 20 hand grenades which were part of the arms consignment that were used for triggering the blasts. He later concealed the cache in his flat in Noor building at Oshiwara. Patel, however, was found not guilty for the charge of criminal conspiracy. Farooq Motorwala visited Dubai under a fictitious passport in the name of Kazi Salim Ilyas to attend meetings along with Taher Taklya and Latif Bhogwala. He also initiated co-accused Mohammed Jabir Khatlab into conspiracy who got himself recruited for training in Pakistan. Mujib Parkar had assisted Tiger Memon in smuggling operations at Shekadi by purchasing gunny bags under fictitious firms which was used for wrapping the consignment of arms, ammunitions and explosives.
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November - 10 
Six persons, including four girls, were killed and over 50 others wounded, when terrorists hurled a grenade outside a mosque at Tahab village in the Pulwama district on November 10, according to The Hindu. The incident occurred around 1.20 p.m., when
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Six persons, including four girls, were killed and over 50 others wounded, when terrorists hurled a grenade outside a mosque at Tahab village in the Pulwama district on November 10, according to The Hindu. The incident occurred around 1.20 p.m., when people were going to the mosque along with cleric Moulvi Abdur Rasheed Dawoodi. Belonging to the Barelvi school of thought, he was reportedly specially invited to deliver a sermon. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (South Kashmir) Hemant Kumar Lohia told The Hindu that it was the handiwork of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). "One Hizb militant Riyaz was behind the attack, but we are conducting further investigations," he added. Inspector-General of Police S.M. Sahai said it was aimed at creating a sectarian wedge. However, the HM has condemned the incident.
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November - 10 
Three civilians and two soldiers sustained injuries when suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at Hari Singh High Street in the capital city of Srinagar, according to Daily Excelsior. Reports from Baramulla district said that terrorists fired upo
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Three civilians and two soldiers sustained injuries when suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at Hari Singh High Street in the capital city of Srinagar, according to Daily Excelsior. Reports from Baramulla district said that terrorists fired upon a civilian vehicle, carrying troops in the Rafiabad area, injuring its driver.
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November - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, Bansi Lal and Khagen Chetia, were killed and eight others were injured in an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)- triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion targeting two security convo
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, Bansi Lal and Khagen Chetia, were killed and eight others were injured in an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)- triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion targeting two security convoys near Sadiya police station in the Tinsukia district on November 10, reports Sentinel.
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November - 10 
Two civilians, identified as H. Sanjit and Somorend, were injured when they were fired upon by unidentified militants allegedly belonging to the Paite community at D.Phailen in the Churachandpur district on November10, reports Sangai Express.
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Two civilians, identified as H. Sanjit and Somorend, were injured when they were fired upon by unidentified militants allegedly belonging to the Paite community at D.Phailen in the Churachandpur district on November10, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 10 
A bomb blast occurred outside a Government official’s office in the Kharan district. Separately, a vehicle of the security forces was damaged due to a landmine explosion in Dera Bugti. No loss of life or injuries was reported in these incidents.
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A bomb blast occurred outside a Government official’s office in the Kharan district. Separately, a vehicle of the security forces was damaged due to a landmine explosion in Dera Bugti. No loss of life or injuries was reported in these incidents.
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November - 10 
A tribal peace committee member and his three friends were killed when a bomb hit their vehicle at Shakai in South Waziristan on November 10, according to Daily Times. Officials said that tribal elder Malik Khan Jan and his three associates were kill
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A tribal peace committee member and his three friends were killed when a bomb hit their vehicle at Shakai in South Waziristan on November 10, according to Daily Times. Officials said that tribal elder Malik Khan Jan and his three associates were killed in the explosion.
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November - 10 
Five young girls were reportedly killed when a toy-shaped cluster bomb they were playing with exploded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir on November 9. The girls, aged between three and six, found a small bomb at Kel village near the Line of Control (LoC)
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Five young girls were reportedly killed when a toy-shaped cluster bomb they were playing with exploded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir on November 9. The girls, aged between three and six, found a small bomb at Kel village near the Line of Control (LoC), according to AFP. The bomb was reportedly in a pile of sand that workmen had dredged from the Neelam River that runs through Kashmir and then dumped outside a school, officials said.
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November - 10 
Unidentified assailants fired a rocket at the Balochistan Assembly building in Quetta on November 10, according to Daily Times. The rocket was fired immediately after the end of an assembly session, and it damaged windows of the administration block.
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Unidentified assailants fired a rocket at the Balochistan Assembly building in Quetta on November 10, according to Daily Times. The rocket was fired immediately after the end of an assembly session, and it damaged windows of the administration block. No loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 10 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirla and Maoist chairman Prachanda met at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on November 10 and discussed about the recent agreement between the ruling seven party alliance (SPA) and Maoists and its im
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirla and Maoist chairman Prachanda met at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on November 10 and discussed about the recent agreement between the ruling seven party alliance (SPA) and Maoists and its implementation, according to Nepal News. According to reports, they discussed about the implementation of the agreement.
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November - 10 
Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said
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Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said that the arrested UPDF cadres were engaged in gun-running in the area. Two firearms were recovered from them.
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November - 10 
Three suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were arrested from Miakhannagar at Bakolia in Chittagong city on November 10 afternoon, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants, identified as Wahid, Humayun Kabir and Abdur Rahim, ha
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Three suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were arrested from Miakhannagar at Bakolia in Chittagong city on November 10 afternoon, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants, identified as Wahid, Humayun Kabir and Abdur Rahim, hail from Barisal district. Police sources said that the militants had arrived in the Chittagong city three months ago and were planning to carry out subversive activities in the area.
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November - 10 
LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres opened fire on troops serving in the general area (area under Government control), killing one soldier, Corporal M.G.A. Udaya Kumara Gamage.
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LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres opened fire on troops serving in the general area (area under Government control), killing one soldier, Corporal M.G.A. Udaya Kumara Gamage.
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November - 10 
LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an army motorbike in the Anaipathi area of Jaffna district, killing two soldiers, identified as Sergeant G.A.S. Ganepola and Corporal Bandara.
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LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an army motorbike in the Anaipathi area of Jaffna district, killing two soldiers, identified as Sergeant G.A.S. Ganepola and Corporal Bandara.
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November - 10 
On November 10, Police recovered a parcel containing two hand grenades from a by-lane in the Kollupitiya area of Colombo.
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On November 10, Police recovered a parcel containing two hand grenades from a by-lane in the Kollupitiya area of Colombo.
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November - 10 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ask for assistance from Scotland Yard to investigate the assassination of Tamil National Alliance parliamentarian, Nadarajah Raviraj. The President called the killing a "de
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ask for assistance from Scotland Yard to investigate the assassination of Tamil National Alliance parliamentarian, Nadarajah Raviraj. The President called the killing a "deliberate and well planned attempt to bring the government and country into disrepute."
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November - 10 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) reportedly destroyed one weapon laden Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide craft and captured another that were sailing in the seas off Nilaveli coast in the guise of ordinary fishing boats in the Trincomalee distr
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) reportedly destroyed one weapon laden Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide craft and captured another that were sailing in the seas off Nilaveli coast in the guise of ordinary fishing boats in the Trincomalee district on November 10. At least six Sea-Tigers aboard were killed, according to the SLN. Sources confirmed that one of the boats was also carrying the remains of Ariv Charles, a senior military leader attached to the Charles Anthony Brigade of the outfit, who was killed in a security forces (SFs) retaliatory fire in the Batticaloa district few days back. Reports also said that a LTTE cadre aboard the captured boat committed suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule when he was taken into custody by naval troops.
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November - 10 
Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Subramaniam Chandrebose, in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on November 10.
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Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Subramaniam Chandrebose, in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on November 10.
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November - 10 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, 380 ammunitions and three hand grenades from the Chankanai area of Jaffna district on November 10.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, 380 ammunitions and three hand grenades from the Chankanai area of Jaffna district on November 10.
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November - 10 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kanthaiah Sivanesan at his residence in the Alavetty area of Jaffna district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kanthaiah Sivanesan at his residence in the Alavetty area of Jaffna district.
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November - 10 
Unidentified assailants shot dead Jaffna district Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian, Nadarajah Raviraj, and his personal security officer near his home at Borella in the capital Colombo on November 10 (today), according to Colombo Page. T
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Unidentified assailants shot dead Jaffna district Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian, Nadarajah Raviraj, and his personal security officer near his home at Borella in the capital Colombo on November 10 (today), according to Colombo Page. TNA is regarded to be a proxy party of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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November - 10 
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized the urgent need to end the spiraling violence in Sri Lanka and called on both sides to immediately return to the peace process. A statement issued by his spokesperson said, “The Secretary-General
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized the urgent need to end the spiraling violence in Sri Lanka and called on both sides to immediately return to the peace process. A statement issued by his spokesperson said, “The Secretary-General is increasingly disturbed by the mounting loss of life in Sri Lanka’s long-standing conflict. He deplores the many civilian casualties caused by the ongoing hostilities between Government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Secretary-General emphasizes the urgent need to bring an end to the spiral of violence. The bloodshed is making it ever more difficult to heal the deep divisions in the country. He calls on the parties to make every effort to return to the peace process as soon as possible.”
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November - 11 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Thulonto Borgohan, was shot dead in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at No. 1 Labour Enclave in the Hukunpukhuri Tea Estate along Jaigyakhowa-Barekuri Road in Tinsukia district on Nove
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Thulonto Borgohan, was shot dead in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at No. 1 Labour Enclave in the Hukunpukhuri Tea Estate along Jaigyakhowa-Barekuri Road in Tinsukia district on November 11, according to a delayed report.
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November - 11 
A weapons cache meant for the Maoists, including 585 INSAS rifle cartridges and Ordnance Factory products exclusively used by the Army, were seized on November 11 from arms smugglers at Hamzapur in Bihar, according to NDTV. Three persons were arreste
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A weapons cache meant for the Maoists, including 585 INSAS rifle cartridges and Ordnance Factory products exclusively used by the Army, were seized on November 11 from arms smugglers at Hamzapur in Bihar, according to NDTV. Three persons were arrested in this connection. Eight of the .303 rifles seized from the three smugglers are suspected to have been looted after the killing of eight police personnel by the Adhik Yadav gang in the district in 1983.
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November - 11 
According to The Hindu, eight Naxalites belonging to various left-wing extremist groups surrendered before the police in the presence of Superintendent of Police Soumya Mishra in the Warangal district on November 11. The surrendered cadres included t
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According to The Hindu, eight Naxalites belonging to various left-wing extremist groups surrendered before the police in the presence of Superintendent of Police Soumya Mishra in the Warangal district on November 11. The surrendered cadres included three from the CPI-Maoist, one from the Praja Prathighatana, one Praja Prathighatana (Godavari Valley) cadre, two from the Prathighatana and one ‘deputy commander’ of New Democracy.
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November - 11 
An ULFA cadre, Bhaimon Gogoi alias Bidyut Chetia, who was arrested at Kokilamukh area in the Jorhat district on November 11-evening, confessed to his interrogators that the outfit during its latest extortion drives in Majuli subdivision, extracted ra
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An ULFA cadre, Bhaimon Gogoi alias Bidyut Chetia, who was arrested at Kokilamukh area in the Jorhat district on November 11-evening, confessed to his interrogators that the outfit during its latest extortion drives in Majuli subdivision, extracted ransom worth INR 5, 00, 000 in two months.
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November - 11 
An ULFA cadre, Bhaimon Gogoi, was arrested at Nahatia area near Kokilamukh in the Jorhat district on November 11. A pistol, ammunition and three mobile SIM cards were also recovered from his possession. Gogoi confessed during interrogation about a li
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An ULFA cadre, Bhaimon Gogoi, was arrested at Nahatia area near Kokilamukh in the Jorhat district on November 11. A pistol, ammunition and three mobile SIM cards were also recovered from his possession. Gogoi confessed during interrogation about a linkman harbouring ULFA cadres and helping them in extortion drives.
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November - 11 
Even as the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) denied on November 11 that the youth captured by residents of Tahab in Pulwama district on November 10 was a militant of that organisation, 22-year-old Ghulam Nabi Mir alias Shora confessed in Army's custody before
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Even as the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) denied on November 11 that the youth captured by residents of Tahab in Pulwama district on November 10 was a militant of that organisation, 22-year-old Ghulam Nabi Mir alias Shora confessed in Army's custody before media that he had thrown the grenade on the Bareilvi cleric, Maulana Abdur Rasheed Dawoodi, on the direction of an over-ground activist, Gulzar Ahmed Mir alias Nikka Mir. As reported earlier, six people, including three children, were killed and 60 others wounded in the explosion at a mosque in Tahab.
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November - 11 
In a terrorism-related case, the Principal Sessions Judge of Jammu, Subhash Chander Gupta, on November 11 awarded 22 years and six month rigorous imprisonment to four militants, working at the instance of the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan,
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In a terrorism-related case, the Principal Sessions Judge of Jammu, Subhash Chander Gupta, on November 11 awarded 22 years and six month rigorous imprisonment to four militants, working at the instance of the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan, namely Altaf Ahmed, Mohammed Azad, Jahangir Hussain, Ikhtiar Ahmed and declared Janat Gul, ‘commander’ of HM and Khalid Javid of Surankote as absconders.
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November - 11 
In the State, security forces recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition, including three AK rifles and four Chinese pistols, during a search operation at village Kota in the Poonch district. Security forces also recovered 15 kg of explosives, fo
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In the State, security forces recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition, including three AK rifles and four Chinese pistols, during a search operation at village Kota in the Poonch district. Security forces also recovered 15 kg of explosives, four detonators, one Chinese hand grenade and PKR 2,000 from Doda district.
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November - 11 
Suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) triggered a bomb blast in a gas pipeline of the Oil India Limited (OIL) at Dhekulajan under Tengakhat police station in the Tinsukia district on November 11-night, Zee News reported. S
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Suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) triggered a bomb blast in a gas pipeline of the Oil India Limited (OIL) at Dhekulajan under Tengakhat police station in the Tinsukia district on November 11-night, Zee News reported. Sources said the blast occurred at about 10.10 PM (IST) at the Oil Collection Site between Tengakhat and Dhuliajan, the headquarters of the OIL. There was no immediate report of any casualty or injury as the pipeline is away from human habitation, sources added.
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November - 11 
Abdullah Mujahid, a founding member of the Jamat-ud-Daawa (earlier known as Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]) and close associate of its chief Hafiz Saeed, was killed in the Taj Bagh area of Lahore on November 11-morning, according to Daily Times. Mujahid’s fam
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Abdullah Mujahid, a founding member of the Jamat-ud-Daawa (earlier known as Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]) and close associate of its chief Hafiz Saeed, was killed in the Taj Bagh area of Lahore on November 11-morning, according to Daily Times. Mujahid’s family and lawyer lodged a complaint of murder during robbery with the police, while LeT activists claimed that the incident was an act of terrorism. According to Superintendent of Police, Ahsan Younas, Mujahid was returning from morning prayers at a mosque in Taj Bagh when a man named Safdar tried to stop his car. The two then traded fire, Safdar hitting Mujahid in the face, killing him, and Mujahid hitting Safdar in the belly. Police arrested Safdar, who is in a critical condition in hospital. During interrogation, police found that he was a robber and recovered a stolen motorcycle, cell phones, credit cards and an unlicensed pistol from him. However, LeT activists released a statement saying three “terrorists” had killed Mujahid.
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November - 11 
Security forces on November 11 foiled an attack on an army base in the Timar Gara region of Lower Dir in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. Unidentified terrorists reportedly planted seven Russian-made rockets aimed at the mil
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Security forces on November 11 foiled an attack on an army base in the Timar Gara region of Lower Dir in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. Unidentified terrorists reportedly planted seven Russian-made rockets aimed at the military base in Raman Gar. Security forces, however, located the rockets and defused them.
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November - 11 
A trader, Osman Ali, was killed by cadres of the Sarbahara Party for failing to pay an extortion amount of Taka 1-lakh at Nadani village in the Suzanagar sub-district of Pabna district on November 11, reports Daily Star.
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A trader, Osman Ali, was killed by cadres of the Sarbahara Party for failing to pay an extortion amount of Taka 1-lakh at Nadani village in the Suzanagar sub-district of Pabna district on November 11, reports Daily Star.
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November - 11 
The President of Phultala sub-district unit of Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) Mohammed Ajmol Hossain, has threatened journalist Shamsul Alam Khokon with death on November 11. According to Daily Star, the threat was issued as Khokon had filed a report on
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The President of Phultala sub-district unit of Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) Mohammed Ajmol Hossain, has threatened journalist Shamsul Alam Khokon with death on November 11. According to Daily Star, the threat was issued as Khokon had filed a report on the alleged corruption and malpractice by Khulna city Jamaat-e-Islami chief and former lawmaker Mian Golam Parwar
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November - 11 
A day earlier, three more soldiers sustained injuries due to explosion of a Rocket Propelled Gun round fired by LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, three more soldiers sustained injuries due to explosion of a Rocket Propelled Gun round fired by LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 11 
A suspected LTTE frontal organisation vowed to kill majority Sinhalese civilians in southern Sri Lanka in retaliation for the alleged Army bombing of a refugee camp in the Batticaloa district on November 8. The High Security Zone Residents' Liberatio
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A suspected LTTE frontal organisation vowed to kill majority Sinhalese civilians in southern Sri Lanka in retaliation for the alleged Army bombing of a refugee camp in the Batticaloa district on November 8. The High Security Zone Residents' Liberation Force (HSZRLF), which has claimed responsibility for a some attacks on troops, warned on November 11, "Ultimately it would be the Sinhala people who will pay the price for the actions of their sons and daughters occupying the Tamil mother-land. On several occasions we had warned of every action having an equal and opposite reaction. We regret the retaliatory measures that have been forced upon us, and extend our early condolences to the victims." The HSZRLF claims to represent Tamils displaced by Army high security zones in the Jaffna peninsula.
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November - 11 
On November 11, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead one civilian, Swarna Kumara, and injured other on the Tihppankulam road.
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On November 11, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead one civilian, Swarna Kumara, and injured other on the Tihppankulam road.
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November - 11 
Troops retaliated as LTTE launched a mortar attack towards the Valaichchenai Army detachment on November 11. LTTE cadres fired small arms towards an Army foot patrol in the Mavadivembu area of the same district. However, no casualties were reported i
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Troops retaliated as LTTE launched a mortar attack towards the Valaichchenai Army detachment on November 11. LTTE cadres fired small arms towards an Army foot patrol in the Mavadivembu area of the same district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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November - 12 
A ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Mohammad Shafi Meloo, was killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district on November 12, according to Kashmir Times. A civilian was injured
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A ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Mohammad Shafi Meloo, was killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district on November 12, according to Kashmir Times. A civilian was injured in the shoot out.
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A ‘corporal’ of the ULFA, Bhaikon Gogoi alias Mintu, was arrested by security force personnel following a brief encounter at Sasoni Ambari under Naharkotia police station in the Dibrugarh district. While another militant, Ram Gogoi, managed to escape
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A ‘corporal’ of the ULFA, Bhaikon Gogoi alias Mintu, was arrested by security force personnel following a brief encounter at Sasoni Ambari under Naharkotia police station in the Dibrugarh district. While another militant, Ram Gogoi, managed to escape from the encounter site, two radio sets and a couple of mobile phones were recovered from possession of the arrested militant.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Muzaffar Hussain alias Zahid Kamran, is reported to have surrendered before the Doda police and Army. He handed over one sniper rifle, one magazine, 10 rounds and some incriminating documents at the time of surrend
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Muzaffar Hussain alias Zahid Kamran, is reported to have surrendered before the Doda police and Army. He handed over one sniper rifle, one magazine, 10 rounds and some incriminating documents at the time of surrender.
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November - 12 
According to Press Trust of India, the Union Government has decided to provide maximum security cover for the kin of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, his predecessor Atal Behari Vajpayee and Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi, in view of the abduction t
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According to Press Trust of India, the Union Government has decided to provide maximum security cover for the kin of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, his predecessor Atal Behari Vajpayee and Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi, in view of the abduction threat from the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) group. A decision to this effect was reportedly taken at a meeting chaired by Home Minister Shivraj Patil in the middle of October 2006 and was implemented recently after carrying out a review of security for the kin of the VVIPs. Among others, grandchildren of Dr. Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Vajpayee would be provided with "Z" category security. Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir had reportedly intercepted a wireless message of the JeM, which suggested that militants were planning to kidnap kin of these VVIPs to secure the release of some militants in various jails of India.
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November - 12 
Imphal Free Press has reported that there was no casualty contrary to the claims made by the militants.
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Imphal Free Press has reported that there was no casualty contrary to the claims made by the militants.
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November - 12 
In the district, explosives were recovered under a culvert near the residence of the manager of Mothola Tea Estate and later defused on November 12-morning. The recovery included an Improvised Explosive Device weighing four kilograms, six batteries,
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In the district, explosives were recovered under a culvert near the residence of the manager of Mothola Tea Estate and later defused on November 12-morning. The recovery included an Improvised Explosive Device weighing four kilograms, six batteries, two detonators and some wires.
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November - 12 
In the State, Muzaffar Hussain alias Kamran, a HM militant, who has been active in Doda and surrounding areas, surrendered before the SFs at Thathri in the Doda district. Hussain handed over one AK rifle, one magazine, 26 AK rounds of ammunition to t
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In the State, Muzaffar Hussain alias Kamran, a HM militant, who has been active in Doda and surrounding areas, surrendered before the SFs at Thathri in the Doda district. Hussain handed over one AK rifle, one magazine, 26 AK rounds of ammunition to the SFs.
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November - 12 
Mohammad Maqbool Khatana, a civilian, was injured during an encounter between terrorists and SFs at Aoochar-Handwara.
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Mohammad Maqbool Khatana, a civilian, was injured during an encounter between terrorists and SFs at Aoochar-Handwara.
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November - 12 
One more among those injured in the November 10-grenade explosion at a mosque in the Tahab village of Pulwama district succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in the capital Srinagar on November 12, taking the death toll in the incident to seven. The
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One more among those injured in the November 10-grenade explosion at a mosque in the Tahab village of Pulwama district succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in the capital Srinagar on November 12, taking the death toll in the incident to seven. The deceased was identified as 10-year old Shazia.
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November - 12 
One person belonging to the Tangkhul community, identified as Enoch, was killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants along National Highway No.39 near Jotsoma road in the Kohima district on November 12, reports S
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One person belonging to the Tangkhul community, identified as Enoch, was killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants along National Highway No.39 near Jotsoma road in the Kohima district on November 12, reports Sangai Express. The NSCN-K claimed that the slain person was allegedly an ‘informer’ of the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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November - 12 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed to have killed at least five security force (SF) personnel and wounded 20 others in a militant attack on the Assam Rifles’ post at Kakching Lamkhai in the Thoubal district on November 12, ac
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed to have killed at least five security force (SF) personnel and wounded 20 others in a militant attack on the Assam Rifles’ post at Kakching Lamkhai in the Thoubal district on November 12, according to Sangai Express.
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November - 12 
SF personnel recovered a rocket launcher propel gun and a .303 rifle during a search operation near a lake at Kiyamgei Pal Ahanbi in the Imphal West district on November 12, reports Imphal Free Press. The seizure was made following the confession of
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SF personnel recovered a rocket launcher propel gun and a .303 rifle during a search operation near a lake at Kiyamgei Pal Ahanbi in the Imphal West district on November 12, reports Imphal Free Press. The seizure was made following the confession of two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants arrested at Tulihal Airport on November 10.
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November - 12 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered an explosion targeting an oil pipeline of the Oil India Limited at Habeda Tea Estate under Bordubi police station in the Tinsukia district on November 12-evening, according to Teleg
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered an explosion targeting an oil pipeline of the Oil India Limited at Habeda Tea Estate under Bordubi police station in the Tinsukia district on November 12-evening, according to Telegraph. Another explosion was triggered at Ketujan in the same locality, reports Sentinel. The chairman and managing director of the Assam Gas Company Limited, Bhuban Chandra Sarma, said the damage was huge and would hit commercial as well as domestic consumers. “The pressure reducing system of the inter-connection point at Bhekulajan was completely blown up in the blast. We mobilised every fire-fighting resource at our disposal as soon as we received the news. The fire was finally extinguished around 3 am,” added Sarma.
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is believed to have alerted Indian security agencies on November 12 about possible attacks on airports and vital installations across the country by al Qaeda terrorists, reports The Hindu. An an
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is believed to have alerted Indian security agencies on November 12 about possible attacks on airports and vital installations across the country by al Qaeda terrorists, reports The Hindu. An anonymous letter was sent to the Tiruchi (in Tamil Nadu) Airport Director, warned that "Al-Qaeda terrorists have infiltrated Chennai airport and are going to blow it up using sophisticated explosive devices. Suicide-bombers have penetrated Chennai airport and placed powerful bombs there." Written in Tamil, the letter warned of possible attacks on other airports such as Coimbatore and Madurai (Tamil Nadu), besides Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram airports in Kerala. The FBI has reportedly asked Indian authorities for a thorough profiling of passengers bound for the United States besides providing extra Apron security (when aircraft is on the tarmac) to the plane. The Civil Aviation Ministry held meetings with top officials of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, the Home Ministry and the Central Industrial Security Force and security has been stepped up in all airports across the country, especially in the southern states.
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November - 12 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Ram Chandra Debbarma and Samir Debbarma, of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction surrendered before Assam Rifles at Bamancherra camp under Kamalpur police station in the Dhalai district on Novembe
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Ram Chandra Debbarma and Samir Debbarma, of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction surrendered before Assam Rifles at Bamancherra camp under Kamalpur police station in the Dhalai district on November 12, according to Tripurainfo. They reportedly escaped from a militant hideout in Bangladesh, and deposited two country made revolvers to the security force personnel.
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November - 12 
A joint inspection team comprising the United Nations and representatives of the Government and the Maoists visited proposed cantonment site of Kavre and Sindhuli districts on November 12, according to Nepal News. The UN security expert Jan Erik Wilh
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A joint inspection team comprising the United Nations and representatives of the Government and the Maoists visited proposed cantonment site of Kavre and Sindhuli districts on November 12, according to Nepal News. The UN security expert Jan Erik Wilhemson and two other UN officials, one of the member of the Government talks team, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Pradip Gyawali, Under Secretary at the Home Ministry Durga Nath Sharma, Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police Amar Singh Shah, Deputy Inspector General of Armed Police Force Kishor Lama, Major General Amar Pant, Brigadier General Shiva Raj Pradhan of Nepali Army, Maoist deputy commanders Nanda Kishor Pun ‘Pasang’ and Chandra Prasad Neupane a.k.a. Baldev, inspected the proposed cantonment area of Kamidanda in Kavre district and Dudhauli in Sindhuli district. Nearly 2,500 Maoists combatants will be placed at the Kamidanda camp.
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Maoists on November 12 abducted four persons, including a bank manager, from the house of a local, Shyam Shah, at Haripur-7 in the Sunsari district, according to Himalayan Times. According to the Sunsari district police office, the abducted are the m
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Maoists on November 12 abducted four persons, including a bank manager, from the house of a local, Shyam Shah, at Haripur-7 in the Sunsari district, according to Himalayan Times. According to the Sunsari district police office, the abducted are the manager of the Simrahi branch of State Bank of India in Supaul district, Prasanna Kumar Pandey, and locals Asha Kumari Miya, Maya Sharma and the house owner. "Four including the manager were seized as they were found involved in immoral activities," said Maoist district level leader, Ananta.
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November - 12 
The insurgents have reportedly seized a plot of land from a poor farmer in Sarlahi at gunpoint and registered it in the name of a Maoist cadre, Akalesh Mandal, the victim has claimed, Himalayan Times reported. Madan Mandal Khatwe of Simara VDC-5 in t
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The insurgents have reportedly seized a plot of land from a poor farmer in Sarlahi at gunpoint and registered it in the name of a Maoist cadre, Akalesh Mandal, the victim has claimed, Himalayan Times reported. Madan Mandal Khatwe of Simara VDC-5 in the Sarlahi district, who had come to the capital city seeking justice, said a group of Maoists who came under the leadership of Thaga Mahara Chamar, the chief of the district people's government, forced him to put a thumb impression on the documents to transfer the ownership of the land in the name of a Maoist cadre on November 2. "At gunpoint the Maoists transferred some 11 katthas of land in the name of a Maoist cadre," Khatwe said, adding that he has been appealing to various organisations for assistance.
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November - 12 
Habibur Rahman Bablu, a regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was killed in an encounter with the police at Mahishdanga village in the Kushtia district on November 12. According to Daily Star, the encounter occurred as a police team r
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Habibur Rahman Bablu, a regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was killed in an encounter with the police at Mahishdanga village in the Kushtia district on November 12. According to Daily Star, the encounter occurred as a police team raided the village in which the BCP cadres were holding a secret meeting.
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November - 12 
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka on November 12 placed Mufti Abdul Hannan, ‘operations commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), his brother Mahibullah alias Mafizur Rahman and their close associate Badrul Alam
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The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka on November 12 placed Mufti Abdul Hannan, ‘operations commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), his brother Mahibullah alias Mafizur Rahman and their close associate Badrul Alam Mizan on a five-day fresh remand for each in connection with the killings of two civilians, Shahidul Islam and Sayem, near a Bashundhara project under Badda police station on September 19, 2003, according to Daily Star. Earlier in the month, they were shown arrested in the case and placed on an eight-day remand for interrogation. On completion of the eight-day remand, the Criminal Investigation Department had asked for a seven days' remand.
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November - 12 
A civilian, Jesudas Sabaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Similarly, unidentified assailants shot dead another civilian at Alaiyadivembu in the Akaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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A civilian, Jesudas Sabaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Similarly, unidentified assailants shot dead another civilian at Alaiyadivembu in the Akaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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November - 12 
Four LTTE cadres, including three teenagers, surrendered to the Kadjuwatta Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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Four LTTE cadres, including three teenagers, surrendered to the Kadjuwatta Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 12 
In a separate incidents, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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In a separate incidents, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 12 
LTTE cadres fired artillery from un-cleared areas of Poonaryn injuring four soldiers at Kilaly in Jaffna on November 12.
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LTTE cadres fired artillery from un-cleared areas of Poonaryn injuring four soldiers at Kilaly in Jaffna on November 12.
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November - 12 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on foot patrol at Kadamurichikulam in the Batticaloa district, killing one soldier, identified as Lance Corporal D.M.S.K Dissanayaka, and injuring other.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on foot patrol at Kadamurichikulam in the Batticaloa district, killing one soldier, identified as Lance Corporal D.M.S.K Dissanayaka, and injuring other.
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November - 12 
LTTE military spokesperson Rasaiah Ilanthirayan told Hindustan Times that the Government's plan to bring food from India to Jaffna was a clever device to divert attention from the issue of re-opening the A-9 main highway at Muhamalai. He said, "We ha
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LTTE military spokesperson Rasaiah Ilanthirayan told Hindustan Times that the Government's plan to bring food from India to Jaffna was a clever device to divert attention from the issue of re-opening the A-9 main highway at Muhamalai. He said, "We have enough grain in the Wanni to meet at least 50 per cent of the needs of the people of Jaffna. But we are not able to bring the supplies because the A9 is closed at Muhamalai," adding, the best solution would be to lift the barriers at Muhamalai and allow food to come from the Wanni and South Sri Lanka. Opening the A-9 would obviate the need to get supplies from abroad, he claimed.
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November - 12 
On November 12, a private car moving along Karapola-Sevanapitiya was damaged while it was in the Sevanapitiya area of Puttalam district due to an LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion.
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On November 12, a private car moving along Karapola-Sevanapitiya was damaged while it was in the Sevanapitiya area of Puttalam district due to an LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion.
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November - 12 
On November 12, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE artillery fire at Kilaly in the Jaffna district.
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On November 12, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE artillery fire at Kilaly in the Jaffna district.
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November - 12 
On November 12, LTTE cadres using small arms and mortar attacked the Police post near the 27th Mile Post onVavuniya- Mannar road, injuring two Police personnel. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting the Poonthottam Police Post.
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On November 12, LTTE cadres using small arms and mortar attacked the Police post near the 27th Mile Post onVavuniya- Mannar road, injuring two Police personnel. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting the Poonthottam Police Post.
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November - 12 
On the same day, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead one civilian, identified as Egodawatte Aratchchige Podimahathmaya, at Kantale in the Palauththu area of Trincomalee district.
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On the same day, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead one civilian, identified as Egodawatte Aratchchige Podimahathmaya, at Kantale in the Palauththu area of Trincomalee district.
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November - 12 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Krishnapiallai Mohandas, and injured another in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Krishnapiallai Mohandas, and injured another in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 12 
The civilian influx from uncleared areas (area not under Government control) to cleared areas (area under Government control) is continuing in the North and East, as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has intensified their military preparati
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The civilian influx from uncleared areas (area not under Government control) to cleared areas (area under Government control) is continuing in the North and East, as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has intensified their military preparations for more attacks on the security forces, according to Daily News.
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November - 12 
Two civilians, identified as Thumb Ayyahjegan and Kangarupan Kelli, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Anaipanthy area of Jaffna district on November 12.
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Two civilians, identified as Thumb Ayyahjegan and Kangarupan Kelli, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Anaipanthy area of Jaffna district on November 12.
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November - 13 
A child, identified as Shaukat Ali, is reported to have been wounded in a mine blast at Nowshera.
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A child, identified as Shaukat Ali, is reported to have been wounded in a mine blast at Nowshera.
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November - 13 
A civilian, Bashir Ahmed, was abducted from his house and subsequently beheaded by two terrorists at village Mehar in the Kishtwar area of Doda district.
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A civilian, Bashir Ahmed, was abducted from his house and subsequently beheaded by two terrorists at village Mehar in the Kishtwar area of Doda district.
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November - 13 
A police personnel and two civilians were injured when suspected ULFA militants lobbed a grenade at Superintendent of Police (Operations) Jitmal Doley’s official residence at Panbazaar in Guwahati city on November 13-evening.
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A police personnel and two civilians were injured when suspected ULFA militants lobbed a grenade at Superintendent of Police (Operations) Jitmal Doley’s official residence at Panbazaar in Guwahati city on November 13-evening.
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November - 13 
A soldier, Gurpreet Singh, was killed in firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward Kirpan Post in the Salhutri area of Poonch district.
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A soldier, Gurpreet Singh, was killed in firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward Kirpan Post in the Salhutri area of Poonch district.
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November - 13 
A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Basanta Kalita, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Luitpathar near Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district on November 13 evening, according to Sentinel.
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A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Basanta Kalita, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Luitpathar near Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district on November 13 evening, according to Sentinel.
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November - 13 
A suspected ULFA cadre, Monoranjan Sen alias Dinesh Sen, was arrested from Shernagar village under Golokganj police station in the Dhubri district on November 13-morning.
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A suspected ULFA cadre, Monoranjan Sen alias Dinesh Sen, was arrested from Shernagar village under Golokganj police station in the Dhubri district on November 13-morning.
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November - 13 
According to New Indian Express, India has passed on the passport and other identification details of Mohammed Fahad, the Pakistani militant arrested at Mysore in Karnataka during October 2006, and are expecting a response at the Foreign Secretary-le
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According to New Indian Express, India has passed on the passport and other identification details of Mohammed Fahad, the Pakistani militant arrested at Mysore in Karnataka during October 2006, and are expecting a response at the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan starting from November 14. Pakistan reportedly has asked for consular access to verify Indian claims. Fahad along with one Mohammed Ali Hussain was arrested under charges for trying to set up a base for militant outfit Al-Badr and planning an attack on the Vikas Soudha, the State secretariat. They were trying to obtain an Indian identity and had also applied for Indian passports. Fahad was said to be responsible for managing finances and help obtain fresh identities for militants who were to be sent later.
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November - 13 
An ULFA linkman, Monoranjan Sen, was arrested by SF personnel in a search operation at Golokganj Senparawas near Agomoni in the Dhubri district on November 13-night, according to Telegraph.
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An ULFA linkman, Monoranjan Sen, was arrested by SF personnel in a search operation at Golokganj Senparawas near Agomoni in the Dhubri district on November 13-night, according to Telegraph.
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November - 13 
Assam Police and Bhutanese Army in a joint search operation found evidence of the militant camps run by the ULFA in the neighbouring country after the counter-insurgency Operation All Clear in 2003. According to Telegraph, the search operation was co
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Assam Police and Bhutanese Army in a joint search operation found evidence of the militant camps run by the ULFA in the neighbouring country after the counter-insurgency Operation All Clear in 2003. According to Telegraph, the search operation was conducted on the basis of revelation made by an arrested ULFA militant, Jayanta Kalita. Kalita confessed that he was part of a group of at least six ULFA recruits who underwent training in Bhutan less than a year after the December 2003 military operation to flush out militants from that country.
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November - 13 
At least seven suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militants were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Kaniya Bey village near Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on November 13, for violat
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At least seven suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militants were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Kaniya Bey village near Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on November 13, for violating cease-fire rules, reports Press Trust of India. Six AK 56 rifles, 16 magazines, one 9 mm pistol, one revolver, a single-barrel gun and 650 rounds of ammunition were reportedly recovered from their possession.
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November - 13 
In the State, two Chinese pistols, 12 Chinese hand grenades, six rockets and 14 UBGL rounds were recovered by SFs in the Doda district.
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In the State, two Chinese pistols, 12 Chinese hand grenades, six rockets and 14 UBGL rounds were recovered by SFs in the Doda district.
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November - 13 
On November 13, police recovered 1,250 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from the residence of M. Venkateswara Rao at Vuderu village in the Anakapalle area. According to the police, the explosives worth over INR 4 lakhs were kept in 25 bags of 50 kg each
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On November 13, police recovered 1,250 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from the residence of M. Venkateswara Rao at Vuderu village in the Anakapalle area. According to the police, the explosives worth over INR 4 lakhs were kept in 25 bags of 50 kg each.
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November - 13 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Khetoka Kinimi, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Hong Kong Market in the Dimapur district on November 13, repor
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Khetoka Kinimi, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Hong Kong Market in the Dimapur district on November 13, reports Nagaland Post.
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November - 13 
One person was injured and a vehicle damaged in an explosion at Fancy Bazaar area in Guwahati on November 13, according to Times of India. "A person was injured in his face and a parked vehicle was damaged. We are investigating the matter and not sur
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One person was injured and a vehicle damaged in an explosion at Fancy Bazaar area in Guwahati on November 13, according to Times of India. "A person was injured in his face and a parked vehicle was damaged. We are investigating the matter and not sure about the nature of the explosion," a police official said.
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November - 13 
Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly on left-wing extremism, the Orissa Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, said 33 civilians and 36 police personnel had died in Maoist attacks so far since 2000, Zee News reported. The Orissa Government had
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Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly on left-wing extremism, the Orissa Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, said 33 civilians and 36 police personnel had died in Maoist attacks so far since 2000, Zee News reported. The Orissa Government had taken several proactive steps on the security and development front to contain Maoist activity and violence in the State, he said adding that the Maoist violence profile was much less compared to neighbouring States. The Naxalite/Maoist extremist problem in Orissa could not be treated in isolation as it was a national problem posing a challenge to the internal security of the entire country, Patnaik added.
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November - 13 
Terrorists shot dead another civilian, Pir Mukhtar Ahmed, at his residence in the Sofshali village of Anantnag district.
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Terrorists shot dead another civilian, Pir Mukhtar Ahmed, at his residence in the Sofshali village of Anantnag district.
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November - 13 
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Assam Telecom Circle received from Assam Police a list of at least 97 mobile phone numbers suspected to have been used by ULFA militants in the Tinsukia district for verification, reports Sentinel.
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The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Assam Telecom Circle received from Assam Police a list of at least 97 mobile phone numbers suspected to have been used by ULFA militants in the Tinsukia district for verification, reports Sentinel.
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November - 13 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly admitted that some of its cadres killed five security force personnel and a civilian in May, without the sanction of the truce-bound outfit’s top leadership. NDFB spokesman S. Sanjarang spea
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly admitted that some of its cadres killed five security force personnel and a civilian in May, without the sanction of the truce-bound outfit’s top leadership. NDFB spokesman S. Sanjarang speaking to Telegraph said that the Government was “free to initiate action against the perpetrators of the crime in accordance with the law of the land”.
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November - 13 
The Union Government is reported to have conveyed to the ULFA-backed People’s Consultative Group members that counter-insurgency operations against the banned outfit would be stopped only after it gave a written commitment for holding direct talks wi
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The Union Government is reported to have conveyed to the ULFA-backed People’s Consultative Group members that counter-insurgency operations against the banned outfit would be stopped only after it gave a written commitment for holding direct talks with the Government, reports Press Trust of India. “The Centre has asked for a written commitment from ULFA about the date of holding talks,” Indira Goswami told reporters after an hour-long meeting with National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan.
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November - 13 
Two Army personnel, Sepoy Daya Singh and Sepoy Jagtar Singh, and an unidentified terrorist were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter at Malla Parot in between Khour and Sunderbani sector of Jammu district on Nov
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Two Army personnel, Sepoy Daya Singh and Sepoy Jagtar Singh, and an unidentified terrorist were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter at Malla Parot in between Khour and Sunderbani sector of Jammu district on November 13, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle four magazines, 30 rounds and three Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 13 
Two persons, identified as Sham alias Anthony and H. Dibheshwor, were arrested by the security force (SF) personnel in a search operation, for their suspected links with United National Liberation Front (UNLF), at Zoveng in the Churachandpur district
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Two persons, identified as Sham alias Anthony and H. Dibheshwor, were arrested by the security force (SF) personnel in a search operation, for their suspected links with United National Liberation Front (UNLF), at Zoveng in the Churachandpur district on November 13, according to Kanglaonline.
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November - 13 
A soldier was killed and another wounded during an encounter between security forces and unidentified militants in the Kahan area of Kohlu district on November 13. “We carried out this attack,” Mir Azad Baloch of the Baloch Liberation Army said in a
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A soldier was killed and another wounded during an encounter between security forces and unidentified militants in the Kahan area of Kohlu district on November 13. “We carried out this attack,” Mir Azad Baloch of the Baloch Liberation Army said in a telephone call to the press club in Quetta. Soon after the attack, the security forces opened retaliatory firing, killing two militants, according to Dawn.
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November - 13 
According to Dawn, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Assembly on November 13 passed a revised version of the controversial Hasba bill to establish a Taliban-style department under a cleric entrusted with the task of enforcing Islamic morality.
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According to Dawn, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Assembly on November 13 passed a revised version of the controversial Hasba bill to establish a Taliban-style department under a cleric entrusted with the task of enforcing Islamic morality. The bill is a revised version of one that was ruled unconstitutional in 2005 by the Supreme Court, following a challenge by President Pervez Musharraf under Article 186 of the 1973 Constitution.
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November - 13 
At least two persons, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and 15 others sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded in the Smmungli area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 13, The News reported. Police said that the explosi
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At least two persons, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and 15 others sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded in the Smmungli area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 13, The News reported. Police said that the explosive device, planted on a bicycle, went off at around 7:30 pm, at Smmungli area outside a fast food centre. “It was a terrorist activity, and we believe Afghan elements are involved,” Balochistan Government spokesperson Raziq Bugti told Daily Times, but added that it could also have been “other elements that have been engaged in violence in the province.”
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November - 13 
In the province, a rocket was fired towards Turbat township on November 13-night. However, there was no loss of life or property.
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In the province, a rocket was fired towards Turbat township on November 13-night. However, there was no loss of life or property.
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November - 13 
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on November 13 denied that his country was responsible for the survival of the Taliban, according to Daily Times. “There is trans-border cooperation in militant activities, with the base in Afghanistan but support
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Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on November 13 denied that his country was responsible for the survival of the Taliban, according to Daily Times. “There is trans-border cooperation in militant activities, with the base in Afghanistan but support from Pakistan. We need to isolate the two, and deal with whatever is happening from Pakistan on our side, while the main action will have to be taken in Afghanistan to counter militancy,” Musharraf told a British TV channel. Asked whether he accepted that Quetta was the headquarters for Taliban operations in Afghanistan, he said, “The base of the whole organisation is in Afghanistan. The whole of Afghanistan is divided into five command regions of the Taliban, each of which is headed by a commander. The financing comes from the drug underworld. However, they have support – I will accept to an extent – yes … in Quetta, there are about 450,000 Afghan refugees, and this is a hotbed of all kinds of activity.” About the failure of coalition forces in countering the Taliban, he told the Channel 4 News, “They are failing in Afghanistan… they need to understand the realities, and convert the failure into success. We need to look into why they are failing. They have given a very, very easy cause, the scapegoat of Pakistan. They will keep failing in Afghanistan if they continue following this trend.”
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November - 13 
The bill provides for the appointment of an anti-vice ombudsman enjoying sweeping powers to protect Islamic values and “forbid persons, agencies and authorities working under the administrative control of the government to act against Shariah.”
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The bill provides for the appointment of an anti-vice ombudsman enjoying sweeping powers to protect Islamic values and “forbid persons, agencies and authorities working under the administrative control of the government to act against Shariah.”
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November - 13 
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal described it as a step towards the Islamic system that it promised in its election manifesto. Law Minister Malik Zafar Azam presented the bill in the house, with 69 amendments to 30 articles of the bill. The bill was oppos
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The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal described it as a step towards the Islamic system that it promised in its election manifesto. Law Minister Malik Zafar Azam presented the bill in the house, with 69 amendments to 30 articles of the bill. The bill was opposed by the Awami National Party, Pakistan People's Party (Sherpao), Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians and Pakistan Muslim League, whose one member did not toe the party line and supported the bill. The Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Shahzada Gistasip, reportedly said there was no need to pass a bill that had already been found to be repugnant to the existing laws by the Supreme Court. Under Article 116 of the 1973 constitution, the bill will now go to Governor Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai for assent. His predecessors, Iftikhar Hussain Shah and Khalil-ur-Rahman, refused to sign the bill into law.
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November - 13 
According to Sri Lanka Army sources, on November 13, three soldiers were injured as suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fired artillery and mortars from the un-cleared areas of Vakarai and Kadiraveli targeting the Army det
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According to Sri Lanka Army sources, on November 13, three soldiers were injured as suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fired artillery and mortars from the un-cleared areas of Vakarai and Kadiraveli targeting the Army detachment in Kadjuwatte of Batticaloa.
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November - 13 
On November 13, LTTE cadres carried out intermittent mortar attacks on areas surrounding Muhamale and its suburbs three times. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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On November 13, LTTE cadres carried out intermittent mortar attacks on areas surrounding Muhamale and its suburbs three times. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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November - 13 
On November 13, today, troops recovered one claymore mine, one micro pistol with two magazines, fourteen ammunition and one communication set from the Kandarodai are of the same district.
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On November 13, today, troops recovered one claymore mine, one micro pistol with two magazines, fourteen ammunition and one communication set from the Kandarodai are of the same district.
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November - 14 
A civilian, identified as Jamjamang, was severely injured when an unidentified militant reportedly hurled a bomb inside his house at Langol Game village in the Imphal West district on November 14.
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A civilian, identified as Jamjamang, was severely injured when an unidentified militant reportedly hurled a bomb inside his house at Langol Game village in the Imphal West district on November 14.
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November - 14 
A hand grenade was exploded by unidentified militants inside the bungalow of Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, at Babupara in the Imphal West district on November 14, according to Kanglaonline. However, no casualties were reported
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A hand grenade was exploded by unidentified militants inside the bungalow of Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, at Babupara in the Imphal West district on November 14, according to Kanglaonline. However, no casualties were reported
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November - 14 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Ningthoujam Binoy alias Khaiba, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Khurai in the Imphal West district on November 14, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Ningthoujam Binoy alias Khaiba, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Khurai in the Imphal West district on November 14, reports Imphal Free Press.
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November - 14 
Assam Government is reported to have asked the Union Government to ensure that Bhutan does not become a haven for ULFA again, while briefing the Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal about the outfit’s resurgence in the neighbouring country during his rec
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Assam Government is reported to have asked the Union Government to ensure that Bhutan does not become a haven for ULFA again, while briefing the Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal about the outfit’s resurgence in the neighbouring country during his recent visit to the State, according to Telegraph. A senior official said “preventive action” must be taken before the outfit entrenches itself in that country.
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November - 14 
At least 15 persons, including seven security force personnel, were wounded when terrorists targeted a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Karan Nagar in the capital Srinagar on November 14, according to DNA. Inspector General of CRPF (Kashmi
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At least 15 persons, including seven security force personnel, were wounded when terrorists targeted a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Karan Nagar in the capital Srinagar on November 14, according to DNA. Inspector General of CRPF (Kashmir), S. K. Singh said, “Militants first lobbed a grenade towards the camp in which two of our men were injured. A few minutes later militants detonated a car bomb causing injuries to 13 more people. They include two more CRPF men, two cops and nine civilians.”
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November - 14 
At least seven kilograms of Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (also known as RDX), concealed in a pressure cooker, were recovered from a road at Sarupathar near Sapekhati in the Sivasagar district and later defused by security force (SF) personnel on Nov
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At least seven kilograms of Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (also known as RDX), concealed in a pressure cooker, were recovered from a road at Sarupathar near Sapekhati in the Sivasagar district and later defused by security force (SF) personnel on November 14, reports Sentinel. Two detonators fixed with the RDX and some wires were also recovered from the incident site. According to Superintendent of Police of the Sivasagar district, the explosives were planted by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to target SF personnel.
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November - 14 
Bhutan’s Ambassador in India, Dago Tshering, said in a press briefing, “We have no report whatsoever of the ULFA setting up any new camp inside Bhutan or operating from anywhere in the country. On our side, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has been depl
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Bhutan’s Ambassador in India, Dago Tshering, said in a press briefing, “We have no report whatsoever of the ULFA setting up any new camp inside Bhutan or operating from anywhere in the country. On our side, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has been deployed to check or keep vigil over any militant influx, and on your side, we are aware of the SSB deployment for the same purpose,” reports Sentinel.
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November - 14 
Fasal Rehman Khan was released for lack of evidence. The judge held there was no evidence to show that he had persuaded co-accused Feroz Amani Malik to obtain weapons training in Pakistan for the commission of a terrorist act. The judge also said tha
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Fasal Rehman Khan was released for lack of evidence. The judge held there was no evidence to show that he had persuaded co-accused Feroz Amani Malik to obtain weapons training in Pakistan for the commission of a terrorist act. The judge also said that prosecution has failed to prove that Fasal possessed four hand grenades and had given them to co-accused Mohammad Jamir Abdul Latif Mansoor.
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November - 14 
Militants set off an improvised explosive device near a busy bus stand in the Baramulla town, injuring an Army Major, two soldiers and eight civilians. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for both the attacks. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen
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Militants set off an improvised explosive device near a busy bus stand in the Baramulla town, injuring an Army Major, two soldiers and eight civilians. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for both the attacks. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), in a separate statement, also claimed responsibility for the car bomb blast, according to Press Trust of India.
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November - 14 
On November 14, police personnel recovered a cache of explosives, including 399 electrical detonators, 153 pieces of gelatine sticks, about 15 kg of ammonium nitrate, a wire bundle, fuse wire and two drilling machines, at Swarnabharathinagar near Ris
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On November 14, police personnel recovered a cache of explosives, including 399 electrical detonators, 153 pieces of gelatine sticks, about 15 kg of ammonium nitrate, a wire bundle, fuse wire and two drilling machines, at Swarnabharathinagar near Rishikonda in the Visakhapatnam district, according to The Hindu. A building contractor, K. Chandrasekhar Reddy, and his associate Y. Raja Reddy were arrested in connection with the recovery.
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November - 14 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 14 pronounced one person guilty and acquitted another in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Hindustan Times. Ehsan Mohammad Tufel Qureshi was found
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 14 pronounced one person guilty and acquitted another in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Hindustan Times. Ehsan Mohammad Tufel Qureshi was found guilty for keeping in his possession a Mouser pistol which was part of the weapons consignment smuggled by Tiger Memon to engineer the serial blasts. He was found guilty under section 5 of TADA (possession of weapon in notified area) and under the provisions of Arms Act. But he was not found guilty under section 3(3) of TADA for aiding and abetting a terrorist act. The judge P. D. Kode held that there was no evidence to suggest that he had links with terrorists.
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November - 14 
The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan, Shivshankar Menon and Riaz Muhammad Khan respectively, held discussions on setting up an anti-terrorism mechanism on the first day of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on November 14, accordi
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The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan, Shivshankar Menon and Riaz Muhammad Khan respectively, held discussions on setting up an anti-terrorism mechanism on the first day of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on November 14, according to The Hindu. Before the talks commenced, Indian officials said they would present the Pakistani side with evidence of cross-border terrorist links in line with the decision to set up the anti-terror mechanism. Both sides said they discussed "full implementation" of Jammu and Kashmir-related confidence-building measures agreed to in the past, including a cross-Line of Control truck service.
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November - 14 
The Orissa Government has reportedly decided to recruit 1,652 retired army personnel for deployment in the Maoist-affected areas of the State. According to New Indian Express, the State Government has made a provision of INR 50 million in the first s
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The Orissa Government has reportedly decided to recruit 1,652 retired army personnel for deployment in the Maoist-affected areas of the State. According to New Indian Express, the State Government has made a provision of INR 50 million in the first supplementary budget placed in the legislative Assembly on November 13 for such recruitment. Provision of INR 7.5 million has been made for a dedicated intelligence security wing. Another INR 6 million has been provided for strengthening the secret service under the Intelligence.
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November - 14 
The upper caste militia Ranvir Sena has declared that it would expand its network and that it would be using trained former army personnel to counter the Maoists, according to IANS. In a strategy meeting held on November 14 in an unspecified village
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The upper caste militia Ranvir Sena has declared that it would expand its network and that it would be using trained former army personnel to counter the Maoists, according to IANS. In a strategy meeting held on November 14 in an unspecified village in the Patna district, the Ranvir Sena chose leader Trayambakeshwar as the new chief and declared, "Now Sena strategy, activities and plans would be guided by the new chief." A number of activists from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh reportedly attended the meeting. In a press release, the Ranvir Sena said that the meeting had finalised a strategy to counter the Maoists and widen its network in districts bordering Nepal. "The Sena would use trained former armymen from its cadres to check the growth of Maoist guerrillas," it stated.
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November - 14 
ULFA-triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast damaging crude oil pipeline of the Oil India Limited (OIL) at Dishangpani in the Sibsagar district on November 14-night, reports Press Trust of India. The crude oil caught fire immediately aft
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ULFA-triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast damaging crude oil pipeline of the Oil India Limited (OIL) at Dishangpani in the Sibsagar district on November 14-night, reports Press Trust of India. The crude oil caught fire immediately after the explosion. However, the authorities managed to control the blaze before it caused more damage.
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November - 14 
According to Daily Times, Major (retd) Tanvir Hussain Syed, Parliamentary Defence Secretary, disclosed on November 14 that he was once a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). “I was a member of the LT and I admit it on the floor of this house,”
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According to Daily Times, Major (retd) Tanvir Hussain Syed, Parliamentary Defence Secretary, disclosed on November 14 that he was once a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). “I was a member of the LT and I admit it on the floor of this house,” he told the National Assembly while taking part in a debate on Bajaur and Dargai. However, he did not explain what role he played in the banned outfit and when he joined it. The retired major claimed that Indian consulates in Afghanistan played a part in the Dargai suicide attack. “The government wanted to resolve all disputes through dialogue, but if someone opens fire on the army, our jawans will reply,” he said.
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November - 14 
Pakistan received approximately $1.1 billion in 2005 from the United States for the logistical support it provided for counter-terrorism operations, including its own military operation mainly in Waziristan and other tribal areas along the Durand Lin
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Pakistan received approximately $1.1 billion in 2005 from the United States for the logistical support it provided for counter-terrorism operations, including its own military operation mainly in Waziristan and other tribal areas along the Durand Line, Dawn reported. According to a recent report of the Asian Development Bank, Pakistan received about $1.1 billion from the United States for logistical support. And according to a report of the Congressional Research Services (CRS), updated on October 26, the United States disbursed about $3.7 billion to Pakistan for counter-terrorism operations during January 2002 to August 2005. Another $900 million would be provided to Pakistan during the current year and $739 million next year. The updated CRS report on Pakistan said: "Rewards for participation in the post-September 2001 anti-terror coalition somewhat eased Pakistan's severe national debt situation, with many countries, including the United States, boosting bilateral assistance efforts and large amounts of external aid flowing into the country."
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November - 14 
Security forces in eastern Afghanistan on November 14 detained two Pakistani nationals with home-made bombs on a road heading towards the Pakistani border, AFP reported. The duo was arrested in Marko, a small town along the highway which links the ea
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Security forces in eastern Afghanistan on November 14 detained two Pakistani nationals with home-made bombs on a road heading towards the Pakistani border, AFP reported. The duo was arrested in Marko, a small town along the highway which links the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar to the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. Their names and affiliations were not revealed. “We captured two Pakistani terrorists who were carrying bombs. They were traveling to Nangarhar from Peshawar,” provincial police spokesman Ghafoor Khan said. The bombs were made of explosives placed in pressure cookers, he informed.
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November - 14 
Maoists in Ilam district have started recruiting rural youths and students in their People's Liberation Army with a promise of "good salary and no work," according to Himalayan Times. According to locals, the Maoist insurgents are recruiting youths a
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Maoists in Ilam district have started recruiting rural youths and students in their People's Liberation Army with a promise of "good salary and no work," according to Himalayan Times. According to locals, the Maoist insurgents are recruiting youths and students from rural areas, including Chamaita, Puwamajuwa, Barbote, Subek and Sankhejung VDCs, saying that "those who are recruited now don't have to fight war and can enjoy their salary staying in the camps." A youth in Chamaita said: "The Maoists held a gathering of youths and students in the village and assured them that they would be paid Rs 7,500 a month after their recruitment in the PLA; two students went with them."
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November - 14 
The Commission's report has reportedly recommended action against all the guilty persons. It has also pointed out the legal basis for taking action against them. However, in case of the King, since there is no law that allows the Government to take a
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The Commission's report has reportedly recommended action against all the guilty persons. It has also pointed out the legal basis for taking action against them. However, in case of the King, since there is no law that allows the Government to take action against him, the report advises the Government to frame proper laws and then initiate action. The Commission was formed immediately after the success of the April 2006 movement.
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November - 14 
The high-level Commission formed to probe the repression of April 2006-Jana Andolan (People's Movement) has reportedly found the King as guilty. According to Nepal News, the Commission led by former Supreme Court judge Krishna Jung Rayamajhi is prepa
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The high-level Commission formed to probe the repression of April 2006-Jana Andolan (People's Movement) has reportedly found the King as guilty. According to Nepal News, the Commission led by former Supreme Court judge Krishna Jung Rayamajhi is preparing to submit its final report to the Government on November 17. According to preliminary information, the Commission has found around 170 persons, including the King, then ministers, security officials and regional administrators as guilty of oppressing the People's Movement.
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November - 14 
The Maoists abducted two youths from their houses at Subek VDC, their family said.
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The Maoists abducted two youths from their houses at Subek VDC, their family said.
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November - 14 
The Maoists on November 14 looted paddy from the ancestral house of former chairman of the Raj Parisad Standing Committee Keshar Jung Rayamajhi in the Nawalparasi district.
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The Maoists on November 14 looted paddy from the ancestral house of former chairman of the Raj Parisad Standing Committee Keshar Jung Rayamajhi in the Nawalparasi district.
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November - 14 
We have decided to recommend the parliament to take necessary steps against the King as we found him guilty,” a highly placed commission source told Himalayan Times. He also added that they have said that though the King did not respond to the commis
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We have decided to recommend the parliament to take necessary steps against the King as we found him guilty,” a highly placed commission source told Himalayan Times. He also added that they have said that though the King did not respond to the commission’s questionnaire, it does not mean he did no wrong. This is the first time in Nepal’s history that a commission has found a King guilty. “Since he was the chairman of the council of ministers, we found him responsible for all the decisions taken by the cabinet,” the source added.
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November - 14 
According to Daily Star, a special tribunal in the Naogaon district on November 14 sentenced seven militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 80 years rigorous imprisonment each for possessing arms and ammunition. They were identified
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According to Daily Star, a special tribunal in the Naogaon district on November 14 sentenced seven militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 80 years rigorous imprisonment each for possessing arms and ammunition. They were identified as Kawsar Sardar, Jalaluddin, Saidur Rahman alias Sayeed, Mosharraf Hossain alias Mosha and Akram Hossain alias Malek of Harirampur village under Patnitala sub-district of Naogaon, Abdul Barek alias Barek of Chakujal village in Mahadebpur sub-district, and Mostafizur Rahman alias Mosta of Boirati village in the Kaliganj sub-district of Lalmonirhat. All the seven were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion personnel during separate raids at Harirampur and Mahmudpur villages in the Patnitala sub-district of Naogaon on February 4, 2006.
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November - 14 
Two extremists belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in two separate encounters in the Kushtia and Jessore districts on November 14, reports Daily Star. Matiar Rahman of the BCP, arrested
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Two extremists belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in two separate encounters in the Kushtia and Jessore districts on November 14, reports Daily Star. Matiar Rahman of the BCP, arrested on November 13, was killed at Kushilbasha under Kumarkhali sub-district in the Kushtia district when he was leading police personnel to recover hidden firearms. Six bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Separately, Akram Khan of the PBCP was killed as Rapid Action Battalion personnel raided Kagojpukurpur village under Sarsha sub-district in the Jessore district where the PBCP cadres were holding a secret meeting. A 9mm pistol and six bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 14 
A civilian, identified as Siva Subramaniyam, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Thattaththari area.
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A civilian, identified as Siva Subramaniyam, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Thattaththari area.
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November - 14 
A day earlier, one soldier, Private L.R M. Sampath Kumara, was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops at Ponnar in the Kodikamam area of same district.
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A day earlier, one soldier, Private L.R M. Sampath Kumara, was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops at Ponnar in the Kodikamam area of same district.
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November - 14 
A newly released United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report stated that as of October 31, 2006, there were 142 outstanding cases of under age recruitment by the LTTE and all of them were boys. The UNICEF further estimates that only a third of the
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A newly released United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report stated that as of October 31, 2006, there were 142 outstanding cases of under age recruitment by the LTTE and all of them were boys. The UNICEF further estimates that only a third of the actual number of children have been verified, because often parents do not report abductions in fear of being harassed by LTTE cadres. According to UNICEF statistics, as of October 31, 2006, there were 1598 outstanding cases of under age recruitment by the LTTE. Of these, 649 are under the age of 18, and 949 were recruited while under 18 but have now passed that age.
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November - 14 
Defense spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, said the Government will call for an immediate investigation into the statements made by Alan Rock, Special Advisor to the United Nations (UN) Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
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Defense spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, said the Government will call for an immediate investigation into the statements made by Alan Rock, Special Advisor to the United Nations (UN) Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, that security forces are involved in the abduction of children in the East. The UN envoy on November 13 accused elements within the security forces (SFs) of helping the breakaway faction of the LTTE led by ‘Colonel‘ Karuna to abduct children to recruit as child soldiers and said that there is ‘credible evidence’ that the Government soldiers have forcibly rounded up the children for the Karuna group. However, the Military denied these charges and said, "Security Forces while dissociating itself from those allegations vehemently deny having any involvement whatsoever with the LTTE breakaway group for abductions in Batticaloa, as alleged by the (UN) Mission."
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November - 14 
LTTE cadres detonated a remote controlled claymore mine explosion targeting troops engaged in route clearing foot patrol duties in the Hiruppeddi area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier identified as Private T.S. Sumanasekara.
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LTTE cadres detonated a remote controlled claymore mine explosion targeting troops engaged in route clearing foot patrol duties in the Hiruppeddi area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier identified as Private T.S. Sumanasekara.
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November - 14 
LTTE cadres fired small arms on a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) close to Badulla junction, injuring two home guards on duty. In two separate incidents in the same district, one Army officer and three soldiers were injured in LTTE artiller
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LTTE cadres fired small arms on a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) close to Badulla junction, injuring two home guards on duty. In two separate incidents in the same district, one Army officer and three soldiers were injured in LTTE artillery and mortar fire.
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November - 14 
SLA and Police reportedly beefed up security in Colombo city in anticipation of the forthcoming martyrs' week of the LTTE beginning November 21.
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SLA and Police reportedly beefed up security in Colombo city in anticipation of the forthcoming martyrs' week of the LTTE beginning November 21.
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November - 14 
The All Party Representatives Committee (APRC) chairman, Tissa Vitharana, stated on November 14 that the Government is determined to find a lasting solution to the ethnic problem and intends to implement a devolution process, which is acceptable to a
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The All Party Representatives Committee (APRC) chairman, Tissa Vitharana, stated on November 14 that the Government is determined to find a lasting solution to the ethnic problem and intends to implement a devolution process, which is acceptable to all parties. He also said: "The All Party Representative Committee members recently toured India to get an insight into India's grassroots devolution mechanism - the Panchayat system."
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November - 14 
The architect of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, which ended the subversive activities of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Paul Murphy, reportedly arrived in Sri Lanka to assist the peace negotiations between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberati
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The architect of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, which ended the subversive activities of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Paul Murphy, reportedly arrived in Sri Lanka to assist the peace negotiations between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE). He met the head of Government Peace Secretariat, Palitha Kohona, in Colombo and will meet the LTTE leaders in Kilinochchi on November 16.
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November - 14 
The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net reported that the bodies of four youths, allegedly abducted by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel and collaborating ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres driving ‘White Vans’ on November 13, were recovered along KKS road near Nachimar Ko
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The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net reported that the bodies of four youths, allegedly abducted by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel and collaborating ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres driving ‘White Vans’ on November 13, were recovered along KKS road near Nachimar Kovilady in the Jaffna district on November 14.
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November - 14 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) destroyed a large trawler carrying massive quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and killed eight Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on board in the seas off Kalpitiya, West of Kudiramale, in the Puttalam
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) destroyed a large trawler carrying massive quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and killed eight Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on board in the seas off Kalpitiya, West of Kudiramale, in the Puttalam district on November 14. According to reports, SLN troops retaliated when the LTTE cadres on board began firing at a Navy craft, which approached the suspicious trawler, sinking the trawler with eight LTTE cadres on board. “LTTE cadres on board commenced firing at a Navy craft which approached the suspected trawler, the Navy successfully retaliated sinking the LTTE ship transporting arms, ammunition and explosives, with eight Tigers on board,” the Military claimed.
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November - 14 
Three soldiers were killed in a LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosion at Mantottam roadblock in the Mannar district.
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Three soldiers were killed in a LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosion at Mantottam roadblock in the Mannar district.
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November - 14 
Troops recovered the dead body of a civilian butchered by suspected LTTE cadres from the Kopay area. Another dead body of a civilian with gunshot injuries was recovered from the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a civilian butchered by suspected LTTE cadres from the Kopay area. Another dead body of a civilian with gunshot injuries was recovered from the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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November - 15 
A tribal villager, Amulya Debbarma, was abducted by suspected militants from Barabhagai village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district on November 15-night, according to Tripurainfo. Security force personnel in a subsequent search o
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A tribal villager, Amulya Debbarma, was abducted by suspected militants from Barabhagai village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district on November 15-night, according to Tripurainfo. Security force personnel in a subsequent search operation in the same district arrested at least four cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). While two militants, Bhakta Kaloiand and Ravi Kumar Kaloi, were arrested from Jiyalcherra area under Teliamura police station, two others, Uttam Debbarma and Shambu Charan Debbarma alias Kela, were arrested from South Gakulnagar area under Jirania police station.
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November - 15 
A ULFA militant, Ashis Gohain, was arrested by police personnel in a search operation at the Assam State Transport Corporation bus terminus in Nagaon on November 15, according to Telegraph. An M-20 pistol was recovered from his possession.
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A ULFA militant, Ashis Gohain, was arrested by police personnel in a search operation at the Assam State Transport Corporation bus terminus in Nagaon on November 15, according to Telegraph. An M-20 pistol was recovered from his possession.
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November - 15 
At least eight United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, including a ‘lance corporal of 27 battalion’ Shankar Bora, were arrested from Bokolia under Howraghat police station on November 15, reports Zee News. One Chinese grenade, an AK-47 maga
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At least eight United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, including a ‘lance corporal of 27 battalion’ Shankar Bora, were arrested from Bokolia under Howraghat police station on November 15, reports Zee News. One Chinese grenade, an AK-47 magazine and INR 1.27 lakh were recovered from their possession.
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November - 15 
Confirming that India had presented some material about cross-border terror links, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan said in New Delhi on November 15 that the information pertained to earlier terrorist attacks, and not the July 11, 2006-
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Confirming that India had presented some material about cross-border terror links, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan said in New Delhi on November 15 that the information pertained to earlier terrorist attacks, and not the July 11, 2006-Mumbai blasts. Speaking after the discussions, India’s Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said information on the Mumbai blasts could be handed over only after a charge sheet was filed in court. Menon also said India had asked Pakistan to put an end to the activities of terrorist groups banned in both countries (such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] and Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]). To a question whether terrorist camps existed in Pakistan, Menon replied in the affirmative.
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November - 15 
Doda district police arrested a LeT cadre, Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi, from the Kishtwar area. Senior Superintendent of Police Manohar Singh informed that Ibrahim was wanted for his involvement in smuggling of two AK rifles, two magazines, 60 rou
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Doda district police arrested a LeT cadre, Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi, from the Kishtwar area. Senior Superintendent of Police Manohar Singh informed that Ibrahim was wanted for his involvement in smuggling of two AK rifles, two magazines, 60 rounds, one hand grenade and four pistol rounds from Kishtwar police station on July 29, 2006.
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November - 15 
Even as a search is still underway for three terrorists, seven of their freshly infiltrated associates were reportedly killed by the security forces (SFs) in the forests of Kupwara district on November 15. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kupwara), V
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Even as a search is still underway for three terrorists, seven of their freshly infiltrated associates were reportedly killed by the security forces (SFs) in the forests of Kupwara district on November 15. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kupwara), Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that the SFs had killed seven militants and a search was on for three more militants of the freshly infiltrated group in Kupwara forests. One soldier is reported to have died and four others sustained injuries in the operation. Even as the seven were unidentified till last reports came in, almost all of them were believed to be Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). As reported earlier, SFs had launched a major combing operation in the Warsun-Gulgam forests on November 13-evening.
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November - 15 
Executive Engineer of the Public Work Department (Senapati Division), identified as Ng Manglemjao, had to face departmental enquiry for his alleged links with militant outfits, reports Sangai Express.
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Executive Engineer of the Public Work Department (Senapati Division), identified as Ng Manglemjao, had to face departmental enquiry for his alleged links with militant outfits, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 15 
Four persons, including the adopted sister of absconding prime convict Tiger Memon, were declared guilty by the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 15 for their complicity in the Mumbai serial bomb
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Four persons, including the adopted sister of absconding prime convict Tiger Memon, were declared guilty by the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 15 for their complicity in the Mumbai serial bomb blasts of 1993, according to Times of India. Ahmed Shah Mubarak Shah alias Salim Khan Durrani and Aziz Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Sheikh were held guilty of possessing arms while Mohammed Rafiq Musa Biyariwala and Mubina Paya Bhiwandiwalla were convicted by Judge P. D. Kode for aiding and abetting a terrorist act under the TADA Act. With these convictions, the total number of people found guilty in the case has risen to 75 while 21 others have been acquitted or given the benefit of doubt. The verdict in the case of 27 accused, including film actor Sanjay Dutt, is yet to be delivered. Salim Khan Durrani, a member of the royal family of the erstwhile princely state of Tonk in Rajasthan, became the only politician to be convicted by the special court, according to The Hindu.
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November - 15 
In a breakthrough in the plot hatched by foreign militants of HM inside the high-security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu to assassinate the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Kathua jail, the police on November 15 arrested a contract killer, Akas
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In a breakthrough in the plot hatched by foreign militants of HM inside the high-security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu to assassinate the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Kathua jail, the police on November 15 arrested a contract killer, Akash alias Makora, who had been delivered a consignment by a conduit of HM’s Anantnag-based commander for executing the task.
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November - 15 
Pakistan has promised to "look into" evidence presented by India of cross-border terrorist links, even as the two countries set up a formal mechanism to "consider counter-terrorism measures, including through regular and timely sharing of information
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Pakistan has promised to "look into" evidence presented by India of cross-border terrorist links, even as the two countries set up a formal mechanism to "consider counter-terrorism measures, including through regular and timely sharing of information," according to The Hindu. A joint statement issued by the two sides said Additional Secretaries in the Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministries would head the three-member-a-side mechanism.
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November - 15 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the hand grenade explosion inside the Chief Minister’s residence at Babupara in the Imphal West district, reports Sangai Express.
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the hand grenade explosion inside the Chief Minister’s residence at Babupara in the Imphal West district, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 15 
Reports from Kupwara added that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (33 Battalion) clashed with militants at Uccher in the Handwara area and killed one of them in the shootout. He was identified as Abu Zubair of the LeT.
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Reports from Kupwara added that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (33 Battalion) clashed with militants at Uccher in the Handwara area and killed one of them in the shootout. He was identified as Abu Zubair of the LeT.
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November - 15 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) militant, Lunkim Thangkhomang Khongsai alias Mangboi, from Chingmeirong in the Imphal East district on November 15, according to Sangai Express. Two letters of extortion, signed by T
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) militant, Lunkim Thangkhomang Khongsai alias Mangboi, from Chingmeirong in the Imphal East district on November 15, according to Sangai Express. Two letters of extortion, signed by T S Roneg of the outfit, was recovered from his possession.
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November - 15 
SFs shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Basharat Peer alias Saifullah, at Sumbar in the Ramban area of Doda district. One INSAS rifle with two magazines and 74 rounds, one Chinese grenade, one radio set and INR 4000 was recove
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SFs shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Basharat Peer alias Saifullah, at Sumbar in the Ramban area of Doda district. One INSAS rifle with two magazines and 74 rounds, one Chinese grenade, one radio set and INR 4000 was recovered from his possession.
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November - 15 
The ULFA demanded protection of the rights of non-Bodo people in the Bodoland Territorial Council administered areas, according to Telegraph. The outfit reportedly referred to allegations about “a certain section” of the people extorting money from “
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The ULFA demanded protection of the rights of non-Bodo people in the Bodoland Territorial Council administered areas, according to Telegraph. The outfit reportedly referred to allegations about “a certain section” of the people extorting money from “non-Bodo indigenous people” residing in the Bodoland areas.
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November - 15 
The ULFA described the recent meeting of the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) members Indira Goswami and Rebati Phukan with National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan “in response to the invitation of the Government of India” as a “fraudulent endeavo
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The ULFA described the recent meeting of the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) members Indira Goswami and Rebati Phukan with National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan “in response to the invitation of the Government of India” as a “fraudulent endeavour aimed at observing India’s ensuing Republic Day without any hindrance”, reports Sentinel. The outfit stated in its publication Freedom: “Sovereignty is the only way for restoration of peace in Asom. To bring the negotiation process back on track the Government of India must send a formal proposal through the PCG, and the core issue of the talks should be restoration of sovereignty in Asom.”
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November - 15 
A bomb explosion occurred in the Khuzdar area on November 15-night. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A bomb explosion occurred in the Khuzdar area on November 15-night. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 15 
Power supply to Jamshoro was disrupted after four pylons supporting high-power transmission lines were blown up by insurgents in the Hub area of Balochistan on November 15, according to Dawn. “One of the pylons of the Hubco company supplying power to
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Power supply to Jamshoro was disrupted after four pylons supporting high-power transmission lines were blown up by insurgents in the Hub area of Balochistan on November 15, according to Dawn. “One of the pylons of the Hubco company supplying power to Jamshoro Thermal Power Station was completely destroyed while three others were partially damaged as powerful time devices went off," sources said, adding that the supply was restored in the evening through alternative arrangements.
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November - 15 
A report from Dhading district said the Maoists have abducted schoolchildren from different places of the district to conscript them into the People’s Liberation Army. The Maoist district peoples’ government chief Uttam Kandel, however, denied the al
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A report from Dhading district said the Maoists have abducted schoolchildren from different places of the district to conscript them into the People’s Liberation Army. The Maoist district peoples’ government chief Uttam Kandel, however, denied the allegation and claimed that only those willing to join the party are being enrolled.
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November - 15 
A report from Nepalgunj stated that parents and school teachers of several villages in the Banke and Bardiya districts are scared after the Maoists started recruiting children in the People’s Liberation Army.
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A report from Nepalgunj stated that parents and school teachers of several villages in the Banke and Bardiya districts are scared after the Maoists started recruiting children in the People’s Liberation Army.
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November - 15 
According to Nepal News, the Maoists have intensified their recruitment drives in various districts of the country. Reports quoted locals as saying that Maoists abducted more than a dozen youths from Dulari-3 and Sundarpur-2 in the Morang district on
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According to Nepal News, the Maoists have intensified their recruitment drives in various districts of the country. Reports quoted locals as saying that Maoists abducted more than a dozen youths from Dulari-3 and Sundarpur-2 in the Morang district on November 14 and 15 to recruit them in the People’s Liberation Army. They also reportedly abducted more than a dozen youths from Khanar, Sonapur and Duhabi in the Sunsari district.
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November - 15 
During an inspection, the Biratnagar regional office of the National Human Rights Commission found the Maoists recruiting youths in Basaha of Udaypur for their People’s Liberation Army.
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During an inspection, the Biratnagar regional office of the National Human Rights Commission found the Maoists recruiting youths in Basaha of Udaypur for their People’s Liberation Army.
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November - 15 
Maoists on November 15 kidnapped more than a dozen school children from the Sundarpur and Dulari village development committees of Morang district.
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Maoists on November 15 kidnapped more than a dozen school children from the Sundarpur and Dulari village development committees of Morang district.
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November - 15 
Talking to Nepal News on November 15 about the recent recruitment drive launched by the Maoists, one of the members of the Maoist talks team, Dina Nath Sharma, said that such news were false and published to tarnish the image of their party.
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Talking to Nepal News on November 15 about the recent recruitment drive launched by the Maoists, one of the members of the Maoist talks team, Dina Nath Sharma, said that such news were false and published to tarnish the image of their party.
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November - 15 
The Kathmandu Post reported that Maoists threatened journalists Ambar Khadka and Suman Puri with stringent action if the latter published any news report about the Maoists’ forceful recruitment drive. Local Maoist leaders Tulsi Simkhada and Agni Sita
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The Kathmandu Post reported that Maoists threatened journalists Ambar Khadka and Suman Puri with stringent action if the latter published any news report about the Maoists’ forceful recruitment drive. Local Maoist leaders Tulsi Simkhada and Agni Sitaula reportedly threatened the journalists who were in the villages for reportage.
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November - 15 
The Maoists on November 15 forced workers of Pokhara’s hotels, restaurants, furniture workshops and the transport sector to go with them, saying all the workers would get permanent jobs and good salaries. Workers, who escaped the Maoist dragnet, alle
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The Maoists on November 15 forced workers of Pokhara’s hotels, restaurants, furniture workshops and the transport sector to go with them, saying all the workers would get permanent jobs and good salaries. Workers, who escaped the Maoist dragnet, alleged that their colleagues were forced into going away with the insurgents.
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On November 16 and 15, two more PBCP-Lal Pataka extremists, Nizam Uddin and Afser Ali Shikderwere, were killed by their rivals in the Pabna district.
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On November 16 and 15, two more PBCP-Lal Pataka extremists, Nizam Uddin and Afser Ali Shikderwere, were killed by their rivals in the Pabna district.
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November - 15 
A day earlier, one SF personnel, identified as Private D.M.H. Dassanayake, was killed in a LTTE fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, one SF personnel, identified as Private D.M.H. Dassanayake, was killed in a LTTE fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 15 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, LTTE cadres launched mortar and artillery fire targeting troops deployed in the Marnkerni, Kadjuwatta, Vakarai, Kaddumuravikulam, Kirimichchi and Madurankulam areas of Batticaloa district in the past few weeks.
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, LTTE cadres launched mortar and artillery fire targeting troops deployed in the Marnkerni, Kadjuwatta, Vakarai, Kaddumuravikulam, Kirimichchi and Madurankulam areas of Batticaloa district in the past few weeks.
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November - 15 
Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal G. D. Perera, stated that his country needs regional support to defeat terrorism within its borders. Perera, who is in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to attend a two-day Defence conference on global security, told
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Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal G. D. Perera, stated that his country needs regional support to defeat terrorism within its borders. Perera, who is in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to attend a two-day Defence conference on global security, told the media, “Sri Lanka is straddled with a terrorist issue and a lot of assistance is required from neighboring countries, not only India and Pakistan but also in the region.”
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November - 15 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and one other was wounded by security forces (SFs) at Ethawetunuwewa in the Welioya area of Moneragala district on November 15. Troops opened fire when they observed armed LTTE cadres tr
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and one other was wounded by security forces (SFs) at Ethawetunuwewa in the Welioya area of Moneragala district on November 15. Troops opened fire when they observed armed LTTE cadres trying to infiltrate villages in the area, sources said.
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November - 15 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road while they were passing Komanthurai Junction in the Chenkalady area, injuring one soldier.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road while they were passing Komanthurai Junction in the Chenkalady area, injuring one soldier.
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November - 15 
On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56
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On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with sixty round of ammunition and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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November - 15 
President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that India "need not play a direct role" in the peace process in Sri Lanka. In an interview to the Chennai-based Daily Thanthi, he said, “India need not intervene directly. It will be enough if it carries out a glob
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President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that India "need not play a direct role" in the peace process in Sri Lanka. In an interview to the Chennai-based Daily Thanthi, he said, “India need not intervene directly. It will be enough if it carries out a global campaign against the collection of funds and arms by the LTTE.” The president said that he understood the relevance of the Sri Lankan conflict to India and recognised that India faced constraints due to its own sizable Tamil population. “But to solve the problem India need not intervene directly,” he said, adding, “There is no room for tolerance of terrorism.” He reiterated, “We are determined to devolve power to the Northern and Eastern Provinces. We are examining various models, including the Indian model (of federalism). We are ready to talk about the Panchayati Raj system, which devolves power to the villages.”
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November - 15 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades from the Puttur area in Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades from the Puttur area in Jaffna district.
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November - 16 
A staff of the Simplex Company which is constructing the new capital complex in Imphal was injured in a grenade explosion on November 16. The Imphal Free Press reports that the grenade was lobbed from an adjoining by-lane and exploded at the western
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A staff of the Simplex Company which is constructing the new capital complex in Imphal was injured in a grenade explosion on November 16. The Imphal Free Press reports that the grenade was lobbed from an adjoining by-lane and exploded at the western veranda of Simplex’s temporary office in Imphal. The reason for the blast was the company’s reported refusal to pay extortion amount to an unidentified militant outfit. Earlier, officials of the company had suspended construction work of the project and had left Imphal after receiving threats from a militant outfit. Construction had resumed on November 1 after the Manipur Government posted additional armed security personnel of the 1st India Reserve Battalion at the complex.
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November - 16 
According to Nagaland Post, a senior cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), ‘Major’ Lokishe, has defected to the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K). A statement issued by the NSCN-K military spokesperson Isak Sumi sai
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According to Nagaland Post, a senior cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), ‘Major’ Lokishe, has defected to the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K). A statement issued by the NSCN-K military spokesperson Isak Sumi said that Lokishe defected on October 27 after the ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the NSCN-IM, Markson, asked him to assassinate former Sumi Hoho (tribal council of the Sumi tribe) president Huska. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM, in a circular issued to all its unit battalions informed that Lokishe had defected to the rival faction because of personal reasons.
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November - 16 
According to The Hindu, Maoists exchanged fire with the police and the Anti-Naxal Force in the Kaasikaanu forest area of Udupi district on November 16. Inspector General of Police (Western Range), Satyanarayana Rao, told reporters in Siddapura that t
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According to The Hindu, Maoists exchanged fire with the police and the Anti-Naxal Force in the Kaasikaanu forest area of Udupi district on November 16. Inspector General of Police (Western Range), Satyanarayana Rao, told reporters in Siddapura that the Maoists managed to escape leaving behind a torch and handkerchief. No fatalities were reported in the incident. He further said that combing operations in the Maoist-affected areas of the Western Ghat region had been stepped up.
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November - 16 
An Intelligence Bureau intercept of a message is reported to have indicated plans of the al Qaeda striking at Indian oil reserves. Though the intercept specifically refers to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) planning the attacks in tan
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An Intelligence Bureau intercept of a message is reported to have indicated plans of the al Qaeda striking at Indian oil reserves. Though the intercept specifically refers to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) planning the attacks in tandem with the al Qaeda, a top-level meeting decided not to share the information for the moment with the visiting Pakistan Foreign Secretary, according to Kashmir Times.
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November - 16 
Assam Government is reported to be working on a “special” economic package for the twin hill districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills to convince groups such as the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) to
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Assam Government is reported to be working on a “special” economic package for the twin hill districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills to convince groups such as the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) to give up their demand for statehood and involve themselves in planning and development of the backward districts, reports Telegraph. “We are planning the package in such a way that it could be close to the budgets of certain states whose territories are smaller than the two districts combined. If we draw up an annual budget that is more than that of these states or at least on a par, we see no reason for its rejection by the militant leadership. The package could be worth around Rs 500 crore,” said an unnamed official.
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November - 16 
Islamist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), apart from the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), have stated operating in certain minority-dominated pocket
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Islamist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), apart from the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), have stated operating in certain minority-dominated pockets of Lower Assam, particularly where suspected migrants from Bangladesh have a sizeable presence, reports Telegraph. Commander of the Army’s 107 Mountain Brigade, Brig. Kanwaljit Singh, while expressing concern over the threat from Islamist forces to the Lower Assam districts, said, “The threat from the jihadi elements is of a serious nature, particularly in Lower Assam. Though the army is yet to mount any operation against them as such, we are keeping a close watch on the situation.” The 107 Mountain Brigade is responsible for counter-insurgency operations in the Kamrup, Nalbari, Baksa and Barpeta districts. Reports added that the Special Branch of Assam Police had also recently sounded an alert about the possibility of Jihadi attacks in the State. The alert was issued on the basis of intelligence inputs that a six-member group of Islamist fundamentalists had entered Assam with plans to carry out terrorist attacks.
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November - 16 
National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan held a high-level review meeting of the oil sector in New Delhi to share with the chiefs of the public sector and private oil companies the information about the threat to the oil reserves, particularly in th
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National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan held a high-level review meeting of the oil sector in New Delhi to share with the chiefs of the public sector and private oil companies the information about the threat to the oil reserves, particularly in the coastal regions of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh at Jamnagar and Visakhapatnam. A 9-page report on precautionary steps to be taken to foil any such attack, prepared by the National Security Council Secretariat was circulated at the meeting. Narayanan also told the meeting that the Intelligence Bureau has been asked to quickly draft a policy on the oil sector security. Though the intercept talks of only the oil reserves, the meeting was told that security measures will also have to be stepped up to protect the oil pipelines and major oil depots as any strike on them has potential to disrupt supplies affecting the economy.
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November - 16 
On November 16, suspected militants hurled a hand grenade at a paramilitary post outside the ancestral home of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in the capital Srinagar, injuring a woman passer-by, according
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On November 16, suspected militants hurled a hand grenade at a paramilitary post outside the ancestral home of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in the capital Srinagar, injuring a woman passer-by, according to Times of India. The grenade missed the target and exploded after hitting the wall of the home of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is currently visiting Egypt, said Sajjad Ahmed, a police officer. Farooq reportedly doesn't live in his ancestral home and the building currently houses the office of the Awami Action Committee, a party started by his father in the 1970s.
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November - 16 
On November 16, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court pronounced two associates of absconding prime conspirator, Tiger Memon, guilty for their complicity in the 1993 blasts in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Judg
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On November 16, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court pronounced two associates of absconding prime conspirator, Tiger Memon, guilty for their complicity in the 1993 blasts in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Judge P. D. Kode held financier Mulchand Shah guilty of helping Memon to operate Hawala accounts in the name of 'Hathi', and thereby, facilitating the serial bombings. Memon's aide Imtiaz Ghawte was found guilty of parking a RDX-laden scooter at Dhanji street in south Mumbai that did not explode on the fateful day. Ghawte was found guilty under section 3(3) of TADA. He was also found guilty of participating in the conspiracy under section 120 B of IPC and section 3(3) of TADA for participating in the landing of arms at Shekhadi. However, he was absolved of charges of filling RDX in vehicles in garages of Memon at Al Husseni building on the eve of the blasts since the prosecution failed to prove his presence at the spot. Another accused, builder Murad Ibrahim Khan was acquitted due to lack of evidence. With these convictions, the total number of people found guilty has risen to 77 and 22 have been acquitted.
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November - 16 
The Director General of Police, D. Mukherjee, told Press Trust of India in Chennai on November 16 that the Tamil Nadu Police has increased surveillance in four districts of the State bordering Andhra Pradesh to prevent the infiltration of Maoists. Sp
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The Director General of Police, D. Mukherjee, told Press Trust of India in Chennai on November 16 that the Tamil Nadu Police has increased surveillance in four districts of the State bordering Andhra Pradesh to prevent the infiltration of Maoists. Special surveillance teams have been posted in the Vellore, Thiruvallore, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, which are considered areas where Maoists operate, he said. Special patrol teams and temporary check posts have been set up to keep tabs on Maoist movements in these areas.
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November - 16 
The Doda district police on November 16 arrested two Village Defence Committee (VDC) members, who had connived with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and surrendered their rifles and ammunition, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides, they had also help
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The Doda district police on November 16 arrested two Village Defence Committee (VDC) members, who had connived with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and surrendered their rifles and ammunition, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides, they had also helped the militants to loot weapons of two other VDC members from village Garethar in Doda district on October 13, 2006.
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November - 16 
The Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range), S. M Sahai, said in Kupwara on November 16 that 700 militants are active in the Kashmir valley, according to Kashmir Times.
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The Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range), S. M Sahai, said in Kupwara on November 16 that 700 militants are active in the Kashmir valley, according to Kashmir Times.
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November - 16 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) member Indira Goswami in a press briefing announced to have pulled out from the peace process, according to Indian Express. “I am hurt by the lack of transparency,” s
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) member Indira Goswami in a press briefing announced to have pulled out from the peace process, according to Indian Express. “I am hurt by the lack of transparency,” said Goswami. She added: “I am not a politician. And as such I feel hurt because of the delay in the peace talks process… I am primarily an author and would like to concentrate fully on creative work. I think I have fulfilled my role as peace facilitator and have succeeded in bringing the government and ULFA closer through the People’s Consultative Group.”
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November - 16 
Two civil society organizations, the Central Young Mizo Association and Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), passed a resolution stating that unless the identity of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) cadres were verified, they would not be accepted as bon
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Two civil society organizations, the Central Young Mizo Association and Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), passed a resolution stating that unless the identity of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) cadres were verified, they would not be accepted as bonafide inhabitants of Mizoram, reports Telegraph. The MZP said that these could be people trying to infiltrate into the State in the guise of Bru insurgents. Reports added that both the organisations had opposed the rehabilitation of Brus who fled from Mizoram to Tripura in 1997 and 1998.
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November - 16 
Two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were shot dead by Assam Police in a counter-insurgency operation at Langkin Manikpur in the Karbi Anglong district on November 16, according to Telegraph.
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Two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were shot dead by Assam Police in a counter-insurgency operation at Langkin Manikpur in the Karbi Anglong district on November 16, according to Telegraph.
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November - 16 
A shutter-down strike and a black-day were observed in Quetta and others parts of Balochistan on November 16 on a call of the National Party to protest against the visit of President Pervez Musharraf to Gwadar and Turbat, Dawn reported. More than 100
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A shutter-down strike and a black-day were observed in Quetta and others parts of Balochistan on November 16 on a call of the National Party to protest against the visit of President Pervez Musharraf to Gwadar and Turbat, Dawn reported. More than 100 political activists were arrested for “forcing people to close their shops” in Quetta, police sources said. The National Party claimed that its secretary-general Mir Hasil Bizenjo had been arrested in Gwadar, and 147 party workers in Quetta. The People’s Party Parliamentarians, Jamhoori Watan Party, Balochistan National Party (Mengal group), Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Awami National Party, Pakistan Muslim League-N, Jamaat-e-Islami, Anjuman-i-Tajran and the Baloch Students Organisation supported the strike.
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November - 16 
A woman and two girls were injured when a bomb exploded in the Railway Colony area of Mach in Balochistan on November 16, Geo Television reported. Police have arrested four suspects, the channel added.
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A woman and two girls were injured when a bomb exploded in the Railway Colony area of Mach in Balochistan on November 16, Geo Television reported. Police have arrested four suspects, the channel added.
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November - 16 
At least 22 people were killed and several others injured in a sectarian clash between the Lashkar-e-Islami and the Ansaarul Islam in the Bara area of Khyber Agency in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on November 16. According to Daily Times, an A
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At least 22 people were killed and several others injured in a sectarian clash between the Lashkar-e-Islami and the Ansaarul Islam in the Bara area of Khyber Agency in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on November 16. According to Daily Times, an Ansaarul Islam group led by Gul Maidan was heading towards Aka Khel near Bara when supporters of the Lashkar-e-Islami challenged them, fearing that the former wanted to take possession of Bara. The two sides reportedly used heavy weapons in the fight that continued all day long. Statesman reported that in the morning gun battle, supporters of the Ansaarul Islam were dominant and during exchange of fire, four of the Lashkar-e-Islami activists were killed. However, in the clash around noon, Maroofkhel, a sub-tribe of Akakhel joined hands with the Lashkar-e-Islami, forcing supporters of Ansaarul Islam to retreat towards Terah Valley. During these clashes, 10 members of the Lashkar-e-Islami and eight of the Ansaarul Islam were killed.
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November - 16 
Secretary General of the National Party, Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, who was being taken to Karachi from Ormara, has gone missing, said a party spokesman in Quetta on November 16, according to Dawn. After his arrest in Gwadar, the district administration
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Secretary General of the National Party, Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, who was being taken to Karachi from Ormara, has gone missing, said a party spokesman in Quetta on November 16, according to Dawn. After his arrest in Gwadar, the district administration had announced that he was externed, said Mir Jan Mohammad Buledi, information secretary of the party.
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November - 16 
Security forces seized 17 rockets and other explosive material in the Shaiban region of Chaghai.
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Security forces seized 17 rockets and other explosive material in the Shaiban region of Chaghai.
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November - 16 
The train link between Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and the rest of Pakistan was suspended when suspected insurgents blew up the main rail track near Mach on November 16-night, according to Dawn. According to railway authorities, a two-foot-long r
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The train link between Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and the rest of Pakistan was suspended when suspected insurgents blew up the main rail track near Mach on November 16-night, according to Dawn. According to railway authorities, a two-foot-long railway track was blown up between the Mach and Hirak railway stations.
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November - 16 
The signing of the Comprehensive National Peace Treaty between the Government and the CPN-Maoist was postponed on November 16 due to “lack of time,” according to Himalayan Times. The two sides were scheduled to sign the Treaty on November 16 as agree
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The signing of the Comprehensive National Peace Treaty between the Government and the CPN-Maoist was postponed on November 16 due to “lack of time,” according to Himalayan Times. The two sides were scheduled to sign the Treaty on November 16 as agreed on November 8. Following hour-long consultations with Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Maoist chief Prachanda at the former’s residence in Baluwatar, talks’ teams of both the sides agreed to finalise the treaty and the draft of the interim constitution on November 21. According to a joint press statement issued by the Home Minister and convener of the Government talks’ team, Krishna Prasad Sitaula and Maoist talks’ team leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the treaty would be signed on November 21 as they needed extra homework to finalise the drafts of the peace, ceasefire and human rights accords.
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November - 16 
A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Sujit Kumar Mondol, was killed in an encounter between police and NBCP cadres at Bharatia of Dumuria sub-district in the Khulna district on November 16, reports Daily Star. The extremist was ar
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A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Sujit Kumar Mondol, was killed in an encounter between police and NBCP cadres at Bharatia of Dumuria sub-district in the Khulna district on November 16, reports Daily Star. The extremist was arrested on November 15 at Prashadpur of Tala sub-district in the Satkhira district and was leading the police personnel for locating hidden firearms. Two pipe-guns, seven bullets and a large dagger were recovered from the encounter site. Three police personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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November - 16 
The Supreme Court has fixed November 19 for hearing the petitions of six Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, seeking leave to appeal against the High Court’s death sentence on them. A seven-member full court of the Appellate Division, he
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The Supreme Court has fixed November 19 for hearing the petitions of six Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, seeking leave to appeal against the High Court’s death sentence on them. A seven-member full court of the Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Syed J. R. Mudassir Husain, passed the order on November 16, reports Daily Star. The JMB militants were identified as the outfit’s chief Abdur Rahman, his second-in-command Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, Ataur Rahman Sunny, Abdul Awal and suicide bombers Iftekhar Hassan Al Mamun and Khaled Saifullah.
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November - 16 
Commenting on President Rajapakse’s statement on increased expenditure, the LTTE political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan suggested that the increased defence spending showed the Government is not committed to the peace process. He questioned, "In tod
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Commenting on President Rajapakse’s statement on increased expenditure, the LTTE political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan suggested that the increased defence spending showed the Government is not committed to the peace process. He questioned, "In today's budget, the government has massively increased military expenditure. What does that indicate?''
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November - 16 
Defence spokesperson and Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, said at a media briefing that it had been proved that the LTTE harassed Indian fishermen and used their trawlers to transport war material to strengthen its bases. He said, "On Tuesday the Navy
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Defence spokesperson and Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, said at a media briefing that it had been proved that the LTTE harassed Indian fishermen and used their trawlers to transport war material to strengthen its bases. He said, "On Tuesday the Navy personnel noted one person jumping out of a trawler and at the same instance an LTTE cadre started firing towards the Navy craft when it approached the suspicious trawler," adding that the Indian fisherman from the trawler, Sekar, rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy personnel provided all the evidence to prove that the LTTE terrorists hijack boats belonging to Indian fishermen and seize their ID cards to ferry arms in the guise of fishermen. "Since January 2006 there have been eight such sea attacks, six of them in the seas off Mannar. This shows how the LTTE cadres are harassing and making use of Indian fishermen. The Indian Government should move fast and act to protect their fishermen," he added.
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November - 16 
LTTE cadres detonated two claymore mines targeting Police Constables on duty in the center of Vavuniya town. A day earlier, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops at Anuradhapura Junction in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties
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LTTE cadres detonated two claymore mines targeting Police Constables on duty in the center of Vavuniya town. A day earlier, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops at Anuradhapura Junction in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported in both these incidents.
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November - 16 
LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops on a search and clear operation in the Nanaddan area of Mannar district, injuring one soldier. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed one LTTE cadre
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LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops on a search and clear operation in the Nanaddan area of Mannar district, injuring one soldier. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed one LTTE cadre
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November - 16 
One civilian and a soldier sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting a vehicle transporting soldiers near the Fort City in Jaffna district.
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One civilian and a soldier sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting a vehicle transporting soldiers near the Fort City in Jaffna district.
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November - 16 
One Police personnel was injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Police bunker at Semmanthivu in the Mannar district.
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One Police personnel was injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Police bunker at Semmanthivu in the Mannar district.
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November - 16 
President Mahinda Rajapakse urged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to lay down their arms and resume talks to pursue peace, democracy and development in the country. Delivering his Budget 2007 speech in Parliament on November 16, he said:
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President Mahinda Rajapakse urged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to lay down their arms and resume talks to pursue peace, democracy and development in the country. Delivering his Budget 2007 speech in Parliament on November 16, he said: "We are highly committed to peace and are ready to consider all possible solutions and options pertaining to the problems of minorities of this land. All the major parties are now united for a solution. Only the LTTE has not joined the fray. I fervently appeal to the LTTE to lay down their arms and join the democratic mainstream for a permanent and sustainable solution". He cited increased violence for the spike in spending. Meanwhile, the Tamil National Alliance reportedly said that the President has promised to re-open the Sri Lanka Army governed entry point to LTTE-controlled Vaharai in Batticaloa district on November 17, today.
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November - 16 
Security forces in a retaliatory action killed nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they opened fire towards troops’ forward defence line at Kadjuwatta in the Batticaloa district on November 16. Military spokesperson Brigadier Pra
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Security forces in a retaliatory action killed nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they opened fire towards troops’ forward defence line at Kadjuwatta in the Batticaloa district on November 16. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, "The troops counter attacked and killed nine LTTE cadres. The Security Forces were unable to recover the bodies of the LTTE cadres due to continuing sporadic mortar attacks." As reported earlier, 18 LTTE cadres were killed and three soldiers sustained injuries on the same day in three separate clashes between troops and LTTE in the same district.
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November - 16 
Speaking in the LTTE-held town of Kilinochchi after meeting the outfit’s political leadership, British peace envoy Paul Murphy, the architect of Irish peace talks, said, "We urge parties to keep the lines of communication open. Listen to views of all
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Speaking in the LTTE-held town of Kilinochchi after meeting the outfit’s political leadership, British peace envoy Paul Murphy, the architect of Irish peace talks, said, "We urge parties to keep the lines of communication open. Listen to views of all parties and take on all subjects for discussion. This ranges from human rights and humanitarian assistance to language issues and constitutional affairs. This was the case even during the worst times of conflict in Northern Ireland.” He added, "There are striking similarities between Northern Ireland and the Sri Lanka conflict. Firstly and primarily is the loss of life — 3,500 people died in Northern Ireland. In Sri Lanka, 65,000 people have died. Discrimination and human right issues were prevalent during the Northern Ireland conflict, and remain so in the conflict in Sri Lanka. The war absolutely cannot be won by either side."
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November - 16 
Two LTTE cadres who deserted the outfit and were on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) in order to seek protection from the Government troops were captured by farmers working in the fields at Seruwila in the Kantale area of Tr
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Two LTTE cadres who deserted the outfit and were on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) in order to seek protection from the Government troops were captured by farmers working in the fields at Seruwila in the Kantale area of Trincomalee district. They were later handed over to the Seruwila police.
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November - 16 
Unidentified assailants opened fire at the vehicle in which Oluvil University lecturer, Mohamed Jalaldeen, was traveling in the Sammanthurai area of Ampara district, injuring the driver of the vehicle.
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Unidentified assailants opened fire at the vehicle in which Oluvil University lecturer, Mohamed Jalaldeen, was traveling in the Sammanthurai area of Ampara district, injuring the driver of the vehicle.
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November - 17 
A cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) outfit, Shanthong Abonmei, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN -IM), at his house in the Khunkho Naga village of Senapati distri
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A cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) outfit, Shanthong Abonmei, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN -IM), at his house in the Khunkho Naga village of Senapati district, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 17 
A cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Mairembam Open alias Premkumar alias Prem, was arrested by security force personnel in a search operation at Toubul Mamang Leikai in the Bishnupur district, according t
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A cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Mairembam Open alias Premkumar alias Prem, was arrested by security force personnel in a search operation at Toubul Mamang Leikai in the Bishnupur district, according to Sangai Express.
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November - 17 
According to Nagaland Post, a civilian, identified as Khuraijam Shingajit, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Pallel Bazaar in the Chandel district on November 17. Police sources said this was the third attempt made by the militants.
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According to Nagaland Post, a civilian, identified as Khuraijam Shingajit, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Pallel Bazaar in the Chandel district on November 17. Police sources said this was the third attempt made by the militants.
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November - 17 
An improvised explosive device (IED), weighing seven kilograms, was recovered from Sonari-Moran road in the Tinsukia district on November 17. Similarly, troops recovered another IED, which was planted by the ULFA under a culvert at Sengelimora villag
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An improvised explosive device (IED), weighing seven kilograms, was recovered from Sonari-Moran road in the Tinsukia district on November 17. Similarly, troops recovered another IED, which was planted by the ULFA under a culvert at Sengelimora village in the Sibsagar district.
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November - 17 
Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing the 53rd North Eastern Council meeting at New Delhi on November 15, asked the Union Government to persuade the Bangladesh Government to take stringent action against the militants operating from its soil
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Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing the 53rd North Eastern Council meeting at New Delhi on November 15, asked the Union Government to persuade the Bangladesh Government to take stringent action against the militants operating from its soil and close all their base camps, freeze bank accounts and hand them over to India, reports UNI. He also asked for early completion of the pending border fencing works and urged the Border Security Force to be more vigilant in guarding the International border. “Taking due advantage of poverty and unemployment, various insurgent groups are operating in the state with the help of neighbouring countries,” said the Chief Minister, adding, “As the peace is essential for the state's development, the issue has to be considered as an issue of National importance and should be taken up with utmost seriousness.”
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November - 17 
In the State, Police arrested a student of Government higher secondary school in Doda for his links with the LeT outfit. He was identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Nikka, a resident of Koti in Doda.
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In the State, Police arrested a student of Government higher secondary school in Doda for his links with the LeT outfit. He was identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Nikka, a resident of Koti in Doda.
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November - 17 
Militants lobbed a grenade targeting a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Bandwara in the Kupwara district. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside adjacent to the main gate of Animal Husbandry Department off
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Militants lobbed a grenade targeting a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Bandwara in the Kupwara district. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside adjacent to the main gate of Animal Husbandry Department office without causing any damage.
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November - 17 
On November 16, the anti-Naxalite team and police personnel in the Shimoga district were sounded alert after an encounter between Police and Naxalites (left-wing extremists) cadres at a village under Shankaranarayana police station limits of Udupi di
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On November 16, the anti-Naxalite team and police personnel in the Shimoga district were sounded alert after an encounter between Police and Naxalites (left-wing extremists) cadres at a village under Shankaranarayana police station limits of Udupi district. Speaking to New Indian Express, Shimoga district Superintendent of Police Arun Chakravarthi Jeji said that the anti-Naxal teams operating particularly in Hosanagar sector, bordering between Shimoga and Udupi districts, had also taken up combing operation in their area. “Department knows that the naxal teams frequently move in this border. That is why police and naxals encounter at these points quite often. So anti-naxal team of the department is always on the alert along the border between Shimoga and Udupi districts. Now they became extra cautious”, he said.
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November - 17 
Police arrested three suspected militants at Kulgam in the Anantnag district and seized two AK magazines and an equal number of hand grenades from them. In another incident, troops seized one grenade launcher and two grenades wrapped in a polythene b
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Police arrested three suspected militants at Kulgam in the Anantnag district and seized two AK magazines and an equal number of hand grenades from them. In another incident, troops seized one grenade launcher and two grenades wrapped in a polythene bag from a graveyard in the Baramulla town.
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November - 17 
Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed both the terrorists who had been trapped at a house in Lone Mohalla of Gulgam in the Kupwara district on November 17-evening. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kupwara), Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsi
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Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed both the terrorists who had been trapped at a house in Lone Mohalla of Gulgam in the Kupwara district on November 17-evening. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kupwara), Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that the last two terrorists of the freshly infiltrated two groups were killed in a joint operation by Police and Army at Gulgam. Kumar added that both of them were believed to be Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). With this, one soldier and nine terrorists of the twin groups have been killed and one terrorist has been arrested.
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November - 17 
SF personnel also recovered one Pika gun, 10 kg explosive, four detonators, 129 AK rounds, eight AGL grenades, three Chinese grenades and three UBGL grenades from a militant hideout at Pathalan in the Banihal area of Doda district. Further, one 12 bo
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SF personnel also recovered one Pika gun, 10 kg explosive, four detonators, 129 AK rounds, eight AGL grenades, three Chinese grenades and three UBGL grenades from a militant hideout at Pathalan in the Banihal area of Doda district. Further, one 12 bore gun was recovered from Kanthal Masuta in the Rajouri district.
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November - 17 
SFs seized 60 mortar bombs, three fuses, 32 UBGL grenades, five hand grenades, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one AP mine, one wireless set and two cassettes from a militant hideout established at Cherhar-Shiva jungles in the Baramulla di
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SFs seized 60 mortar bombs, three fuses, 32 UBGL grenades, five hand grenades, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one AP mine, one wireless set and two cassettes from a militant hideout established at Cherhar-Shiva jungles in the Baramulla district.
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November - 17 
The Guwahati City Police recovered and subsequently defused a Programmable Time Device in front of R. K. Hardware near the old Sankardev Nethralaya building in the Beltola area.
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The Guwahati City Police recovered and subsequently defused a Programmable Time Device in front of R. K. Hardware near the old Sankardev Nethralaya building in the Beltola area.
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November - 17 
The ULFA reportedly sent many of its cadres to get trained in handling explosives at its transit camps in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, the Garo Hills of Meghalaya and the border areas of Bhutan, reports Telegraph. Consequent to this, the report
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The ULFA reportedly sent many of its cadres to get trained in handling explosives at its transit camps in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, the Garo Hills of Meghalaya and the border areas of Bhutan, reports Telegraph. Consequent to this, the report said that the ULFA could trigger at least 100 blasts in 2006. The explosions figure was 121 in 2005 and 103 in 2004, compared to only 37 in 2002 and 2003. Reports added that the ULFA has switched over from “difficult and risky” military combat to the more damaging but easy-to-execute Jihadi-type operations in urban areas. An unnamed police official said the outfit has been left with only about 800 “hardcore” cadres, making it more wary about exposing its core strike group to direct military confrontation. “Ulfa is definitely facing a manpower crisis, which is why it is avoiding military tactics like laying an ambush on security forces. Planting explosives and lobbing grenades in public places, preferably under cover of darkness, constitute the new modus operandi of Ulfa operations,” said the police official.
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Three bombs exploded inside the campus of the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Tronglaobi in the Bishnupur district on November 17-night. Similarly, another bomb also exploded at Keirenpat near the Jammu and Kashmir 15 Light Infantry camp on Novem
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Three bombs exploded inside the campus of the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Tronglaobi in the Bishnupur district on November 17-night. Similarly, another bomb also exploded at Keirenpat near the Jammu and Kashmir 15 Light Infantry camp on November 18-night. Manipur Police suspected the involvement of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in the explosion.
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November - 17 
Tripura Police claimed to have arrested at least 60 Bangladeshi nationals since October 26, when the political crisis began in the neighbouring country, according to Press Trust of India. The Inspector General of Police, Suresh Dutta, while expressin
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Tripura Police claimed to have arrested at least 60 Bangladeshi nationals since October 26, when the political crisis began in the neighbouring country, according to Press Trust of India. The Inspector General of Police, Suresh Dutta, while expressing concern about the difficult terrain of the border to stop infiltration, said, "We are monitoring the situation and sending daily reports to Delhi."
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November - 17 
Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade targeting the house of Y. Erabot Singh, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) belonging to the Congress Party, at Porompat in Imphal East district on November 17, reports Telegraph. The grenade exploded in fro
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Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade targeting the house of Y. Erabot Singh, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) belonging to the Congress Party, at Porompat in Imphal East district on November 17, reports Telegraph. The grenade exploded in front of the outhouse, injuring some cattle. Erabot Singh was not present at the time of the attack. No outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 17 
Unidentified militants reportedly lobbed a hand grenade inside the residential compound of Wangkhei Assembly constituency legislator, Y. Erabot, near Porompat T.V. Tower in the Imphal East district, reports Sangai Express. However, there were no casu
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Unidentified militants reportedly lobbed a hand grenade inside the residential compound of Wangkhei Assembly constituency legislator, Y. Erabot, near Porompat T.V. Tower in the Imphal East district, reports Sangai Express. However, there were no casualties reported.
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November - 17 
A suicide bomber killed himself and injured two police personnel when he targeted a police van in Peshawar on November 17, Dawn reported. “It was a suicide bombing,” said a senior police official.“ The bomber, identified as Nadeem Khan, blew himself
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A suicide bomber killed himself and injured two police personnel when he targeted a police van in Peshawar on November 17, Dawn reported. “It was a suicide bombing,” said a senior police official.“ The bomber, identified as Nadeem Khan, blew himself up near the police patrol van parked beside a temporary police post at the Bara intersection on the Ring Road at around 7:15am. Police said the bomber was from the Pishtakhara village in the outskirts of Peshawar Cantonment. He was identified by the national identity card he was carrying. The police are reportedly interrogating the imam (priest) of a mosque in Pishtakhara where 20-year-old Nadeem was a frequent visitor.
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November - 17 
At least 20 people were injured when an explosive device, weighing one kilogram, planted in a dustbin at a bus stand on Ferozpur Road in Lahore exploded on November 17, a day before the arrival of President Pervez Musharraf in the city, according to
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At least 20 people were injured when an explosive device, weighing one kilogram, planted in a dustbin at a bus stand on Ferozpur Road in Lahore exploded on November 17, a day before the arrival of President Pervez Musharraf in the city, according to Dawn. The Lahore police had initially claimed that two people were killed and another 13 injured in the explosion, but retracted the statement later. Additional Inspector General of Police (Punjab) Khawaja Khalid Farooq said the bomb was similar to the one that exploded in Liberty Market on August 29, 2006, in which four people were killed, according to Daily Times.
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November - 17 
President Pervez Musharraf has said that at least 60 terrorist camps have been raided and destroyed in Balochistan, according to Dawn. Speaking to Balochistan nazims (chief elected official of local government) and notables in Gwadar on November 17,
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President Pervez Musharraf has said that at least 60 terrorist camps have been raided and destroyed in Balochistan, according to Dawn. Speaking to Balochistan nazims (chief elected official of local government) and notables in Gwadar on November 17, he said terrorists trained at the camps had taken part in anti-state activities like bomb blasts and blowing up of electricity pylons, gas pipelines and railway tracks. He also spoke about the various development projects being pursued by the government in the province.
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November - 17 
In Tanahun, the family members of four students are reportedly worried after the Maoists on November 17 abducted them from Nareshwortar. Maoists’ Tanahun district in-charge Jhakku Prasad Subedi claimed the Maoists have not forced anyone to join the P
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In Tanahun, the family members of four students are reportedly worried after the Maoists on November 17 abducted them from Nareshwortar. Maoists’ Tanahun district in-charge Jhakku Prasad Subedi claimed the Maoists have not forced anyone to join the People’s Liberation Army. Separately, three girls, Sharmila Bista, Nirmala Bista and Parbati Bista, of Dhaulikota in the Darchula district were stranded at Mahendranagar, where they had joined the People’s Liberation Army. The girls said they gave up as the training was tough.
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November - 17 
Maoist insurgents have also reportedly taken away over 70 students from schools in Dhading over the past two days, a report said. Youths from Saptari and Sunsari are also being recruited in the Bhardaha-based Bishal Kumar Brigade second battalion.
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Maoist insurgents have also reportedly taken away over 70 students from schools in Dhading over the past two days, a report said. Youths from Saptari and Sunsari are also being recruited in the Bhardaha-based Bishal Kumar Brigade second battalion.
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November - 17 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has warned the Maoists to stop military recruitment and abduction of children saying it would be counter productive to the peace process, according to Nepal News. Talking to the media at his hometown Biratnagar on
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has warned the Maoists to stop military recruitment and abduction of children saying it would be counter productive to the peace process, according to Nepal News. Talking to the media at his hometown Biratnagar on November 17, Koirala said the Maoists must stop forceful recruitment and abduction immediately to ease the peace process. He said if such activities are not stopped, it would have negative impact on the whole peace process.
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November - 17 
Speaking at a press conference in the Capital, Ian Martin, Personal Representative of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to assist Nepal peace process, quoted Maoist chairman Prachanda as saying that they will stop such recruitment drive.
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Speaking at a press conference in the Capital, Ian Martin, Personal Representative of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to assist Nepal peace process, quoted Maoist chairman Prachanda as saying that they will stop such recruitment drive.
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November - 17 
Teacher at the Sainamaina Secondary School Ranibagiya, Bhairahawa, Umananda Chalise, said students were taken from their homes without officially informing the school.
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Teacher at the Sainamaina Secondary School Ranibagiya, Bhairahawa, Umananda Chalise, said students were taken from their homes without officially informing the school.
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November - 17 
The Maoists have set up a camp on the construction site of the Buddhist University in Lumbini and around 200 youth recruits, who were drafted in the People’s Liberation Army, are being trained there, reports Himalayan Times. "There is a surge in the
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The Maoists have set up a camp on the construction site of the Buddhist University in Lumbini and around 200 youth recruits, who were drafted in the People’s Liberation Army, are being trained there, reports Himalayan Times. "There is a surge in the number of those wishing to join us. We have neither forced nor lured anyone to join us," Rupandehi's Maoist district committee member Nabin claimed.
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November - 17 
The Maoists recruited two dozens of youths from Dharan for the People’s Liberation Army, a report said. Dharan's Maoist area in-charge Madan said the recruitment is being conducted as per the party policy. Asked about children's 'recruitment', Madan
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The Maoists recruited two dozens of youths from Dharan for the People’s Liberation Army, a report said. Dharan's Maoist area in-charge Madan said the recruitment is being conducted as per the party policy. Asked about children's 'recruitment', Madan said they would be trained as party activists.
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November - 17 
Huge quantities of firearms and explosives are being smuggled in through land and water routes ahead of the parliamentary elections, according to two separate reports prepared by the police and an unspecified intelligence agency. According to New Age
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Huge quantities of firearms and explosives are being smuggled in through land and water routes ahead of the parliamentary elections, according to two separate reports prepared by the police and an unspecified intelligence agency. According to New Age, the reports submitted in October indicate that arms and explosives are being brought in from neighbouring India and Myanmar along with other smuggled items through the bordering districts of Chuadanga, Satkhira, Kushtia, Cox’s Bazaar, Sunamganj, Bandarban, Mymensingh, Netrokona, and Rangamati. Besides, sea routes are also being used for the smuggling. Importers under fake names are bringing in weapons hidden in consignments of various legitimate goods. On arrival, various syndicates are spreading the arms and explosives across the country, while many of these weapons are ending up in the hands of criminals and underground political operatives.
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November - 17 November - 18
In the Naogaon district, PBCP cadres, Sohel and Pintu, were killed in a similar encounter between PBCP extremists and RAB personnel at Kashiabari village under Atrai sub-district. Both were arrested on November 17 from the capital Dhaka. A shutter gu
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In the Naogaon district, PBCP cadres, Sohel and Pintu, were killed in a similar encounter between PBCP extremists and RAB personnel at Kashiabari village under Atrai sub-district. Both were arrested on November 17 from the capital Dhaka. A shutter gun, a pipe gun, a bullet and a homemade sharp weapon were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 17 
Ziaur Rahman Zia, an extremist belonging to the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by his rivals in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna on November 17, reports Daily Star.
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Ziaur Rahman Zia, an extremist belonging to the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by his rivals in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna on November 17, reports Daily Star.
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November - 17 
18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and three soldiers sustained injuries on November 16 in three separate clashes between troops and LTTE cadres in the Batticaloa district, according to Military sources. "Our troops were fi
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18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and three soldiers sustained injuries on November 16 in three separate clashes between troops and LTTE cadres in the Batticaloa district, according to Military sources. "Our troops were fired upon and attacked at three places in Batticaloa (district) and we retaliated, killing 18 Tigers,'' said Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe on November 17 (today), adding, three soldiers were wounded in the incidents.
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November - 17 
According to statistics, 1623 civilians have entered into the Government-controlled areas since November 2006, said Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe.
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According to statistics, 1623 civilians have entered into the Government-controlled areas since November 2006, said Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe.
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November - 17 
Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, C.R. Jayasinghe, accused the LTTE of "spreading misinformation globally to hide the reality that the violence in Sri Lanka was solely instigated by it." He stated in New Delhi, “Sri Lanka continues to suffer fro
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, C.R. Jayasinghe, accused the LTTE of "spreading misinformation globally to hide the reality that the violence in Sri Lanka was solely instigated by it." He stated in New Delhi, “Sri Lanka continues to suffer from the terrorism perpetrated by the LTTE. This organisation has, due to its activities, now been identified as terrorist in nature by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, India and Canada. In this situation, the Government and the people of Sri Lanka have no option but to resolutely resist the terror of the LTTE. At the same time, the Government of Sri Lanka is firmly committed to resolving the legitimate grievances of the Tamil community.”
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November - 17 
The Hindu reports that the LTTE has rejected President Mahinda Rajapakse’s offer to lay down their arms and resume talks to pursue peace, democracy and development in the country, calling it "joke."
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The Hindu reports that the LTTE has rejected President Mahinda Rajapakse’s offer to lay down their arms and resume talks to pursue peace, democracy and development in the country, calling it "joke."
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November - 17 
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council, releasing a report on displacement in Sri Lanka, announced that some 130,000 internally displaced people - more than half of those uprooted by the current intensific
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The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council, releasing a report on displacement in Sri Lanka, announced that some 130,000 internally displaced people - more than half of those uprooted by the current intensification of violence in Sri Lanka - are cut off from international assistance and exposed to serious human rights abuses. "Last week's shelling of a displaced persons’ camp by government forces was just the latest serious incident in an escalating series of attacks on civilians by both sides in the conflict," said Elisabeth Rasmusson, the head of the IDMC, adding, "The government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE must stop these violations of the ceasefire and other serious human rights abuses immediately, and allow access of international humanitarian organisations to the affected populations."
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November - 18 
A Trpura State Rifles (TSR) personnel was injured in an encounter with unidentified militants at Kuchaicherra under Champahower police station on November 18-morning.
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A Trpura State Rifles (TSR) personnel was injured in an encounter with unidentified militants at Kuchaicherra under Champahower police station on November 18-morning.
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November - 18 
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on November 18 that it would be very difficult for ULFA leaders Paresh Barua and Arabinda Rajkhowa to attend direct talks with the government as it is under the clutches of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence
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Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on November 18 that it would be very difficult for ULFA leaders Paresh Barua and Arabinda Rajkhowa to attend direct talks with the government as it is under the clutches of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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November - 18 
In two separate operations, SFs arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, ‘corporal’ G.B. Thoiba, from Keibi in the Imphal East district, and one Kuki Tribals Union (KTU) militant, Ngamkhojang Khongsai, at Maokot Chepu Litan in the Ukhr
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In two separate operations, SFs arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, ‘corporal’ G.B. Thoiba, from Keibi in the Imphal East district, and one Kuki Tribals Union (KTU) militant, Ngamkhojang Khongsai, at Maokot Chepu Litan in the Ukhrul district on November 18, according to Kanglaonline. One Single Barrel Muzzle Loading SBML rifle and letter head of KTU were recovered from the possession of Khongsai.
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November - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN–K) cadres abducted six persons from Makhan village in the Senapati district on November 18-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. A bomb was later recovered from the incident site.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN–K) cadres abducted six persons from Makhan village in the Senapati district on November 18-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. A bomb was later recovered from the incident site.
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November - 18 
On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back
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On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back in 1996, he was offered "assistance" in the form of arms and money from representatives claiming to be from the ISI." "When we initiated the armed movement against the corrupt rule in Nepal (in 1996)," Prachanda had said, "ISI-type people offered us money and arms assistance. I resisted and our council agreed to refuse the assistance because we felt our movement would lose its Nepali-people-centric approach," Prachanda said, explaining his reasons for turning down such assistance.
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November - 18 
On November 18, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) asked the sportspersons to stay away from the National Games, which is being organized in Assam in 2007. An e-mail by the outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa to local media offices in Guwahat
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On November 18, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) asked the sportspersons to stay away from the National Games, which is being organized in Assam in 2007. An e-mail by the outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa to local media offices in Guwahati said that the National Games was being organised by “occupational forces” who are not serious about the resolution of the “Indo-Asom conflict”. According to Telegraph, the outfit said that considering the repressive measures adopted by the Indian government, the outfit would not allow the event to be organised in Assam.
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November - 18 
On November 18, Tripura Police recovered the dead body of a Special Police Officer, Jahindra Debbarma, who was among six persons abducted by militants in early September 2006 from Tirthamonipara under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura, acc
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On November 18, Tripura Police recovered the dead body of a Special Police Officer, Jahindra Debbarma, who was among six persons abducted by militants in early September 2006 from Tirthamonipara under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura, according to Tripurainfo. Subsequent to the abduction, all the persons were reportedly released but Jahindra did not return.
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November - 18 
Security forces on November 18 recovered a bag containing 34 grenades and a PIKA gun in Balakote area of Rajouri district, according to The Hindu.
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Security forces on November 18 recovered a bag containing 34 grenades and a PIKA gun in Balakote area of Rajouri district, according to The Hindu.
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November - 18 
According to Times of India, Prachanda said that the role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Nepal has been marginalised due to the growing people's movement there. He said, "We want to make it absolutely clear that as our movement st
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According to Times of India, Prachanda said that the role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Nepal has been marginalised due to the growing people's movement there. He said, "We want to make it absolutely clear that as our movement started spreading, such tendencies were marginalized. Its role has become negligible now, with the growth of our people's movement.”
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November - 18 
Maoist chairman Prachanda, addressing a press conference in New Delhi on November 18, denied any working relations between Nepali Maoists and Indian left-wing extremists (known as Naxalites). According to Nepal News, terming the "red corridor between
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Maoist chairman Prachanda, addressing a press conference in New Delhi on November 18, denied any working relations between Nepali Maoists and Indian left-wing extremists (known as Naxalites). According to Nepal News, terming the "red corridor between Pashupti to Tirupati" as a myth created by "religious fundamentalists," Prachanda said that his outfit only had "some ideological relations" with the Indian Naxalites. He, however, refused to comment about the continuation of armed uprising by the Indian Naxalites. "We have decided to go for multiparty competition whereas they have not decided so", he said.
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November - 18 
On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back
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On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back in 1996, he was offered "assistance" in the form of arms and money from representatives claiming to be from the ISI." "When we initiated the armed movement against the corrupt rule in Nepal (in 1996)," Prachanda had said, "ISI-type people offered us money and arms assistance. I resisted and our council agreed to refuse the assistance because we felt our movement would lose its Nepali-people-centric approach," Prachanda said, explaining his reasons for turning down such assistance.
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November - 18 
On the issue of Indo-Nepal relations, Prachanda said that he wants to develop relations with India on new basis. "Certainly, there is some psychological feeling of insecurity among the people of Nepal and they also look at 1950 Treaty from that persp
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On the issue of Indo-Nepal relations, Prachanda said that he wants to develop relations with India on new basis. "Certainly, there is some psychological feeling of insecurity among the people of Nepal and they also look at 1950 Treaty from that perspective. However, since India's positive role during the signing of the 12-point agreement last year in New Delhi, Nepali people's psychology is also changing. Furthermore, the decision of New Delhi to abandon its two-pillar theory of supporting constitutional monarchy and multiparty democracy has also helped in changing Nepali people's attitude towards India. I think a new relation can be developed on the basis of this change."
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November - 18 
Prachanda had also claimed that with the growth in his party's movement, the ISI activities in Nepal have declined. "With our movement gaining people's consensus, the anti-India ISI activity controlled by the Durbar is almost non-existent," Prachanda
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Prachanda had also claimed that with the growth in his party's movement, the ISI activities in Nepal have declined. "With our movement gaining people's consensus, the anti-India ISI activity controlled by the Durbar is almost non-existent," Prachanda claimed.
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November - 18 November - 19
A senior leader of the Lal Pataka faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and two cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Jessore and Naogaon di
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A senior leader of the Lal Pataka faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and two cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Jessore and Naogaon districts on November 19, reports Daily Star. BCP leader, Rafiqul Islam alias Lanu Molla, who was arrested on November 18, was killed as he was leading a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team for recovering hidden firearms at Shubhorara village in the Jessore district. A revolver, two pipe guns and three revolver bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 18 
Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Abdul Hannan on November 18 confessed to plotting and leading several grenade attacks, including those on the Udichi programme in Jessore, Ramna Batamul, and the British High Commissioner in
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Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Abdul Hannan on November 18 confessed to plotting and leading several grenade attacks, including those on the Udichi programme in Jessore, Ramna Batamul, and the British High Commissioner in Sylhet. According to Daily Star, Hannan also admitted to planting a 76kg bomb at Kotalipara in Gopalganj near the meeting venue of the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, attack on the Sylhet Mayor on December 2, 2005, a rally of Awami League (AL) leader Suranjit Sengupta in Sunamganj on July 21, 2001, and AL leader Jebunnesa in Sylhet. Hannan’s confessional statements followed his interrogation on remand for 170 days.
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November - 18 
An explosion targeting a military truck killed four soldiers and four students from a nearby agriculture institute in Vavuniya. However, pro-LTTE website TamilNet maintained that Sri Lanka Army soldiers manning a check-post close to the Thandikulam A
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An explosion targeting a military truck killed four soldiers and four students from a nearby agriculture institute in Vavuniya. However, pro-LTTE website TamilNet maintained that Sri Lanka Army soldiers manning a check-post close to the Thandikulam Agriculture Farm School in Vavuniya entered the school premises, lined up the uniformed hostel students and fired at them, killing four and wounding eight.
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November - 18 
At least 23 persons were killed in continuing fighting between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the northern and eastern parts of the country on November 18, reports The Hindu. The military sources claimed to
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At least 23 persons were killed in continuing fighting between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the northern and eastern parts of the country on November 18, reports The Hindu. The military sources claimed to have destroyed three LTTE gunboats, killing at least 15 cadres at Mannar. Navy Commander D K P Dassanayake said, “Our radar detected two Tiger boats approaching our shores, and we dispatched navy boats to confront them. Our sailors managed to completely destroy two Tiger boats, and we estimate that 15 men would have been on board and killed.” He said four Sri Lankan sailors were wounded, and air force planes destroyed a third boat.
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November - 18 
The LTTE claimed that its cadres sank two navy boats, leaving 10 sailors dead. LTTE military spokesman, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, denied military claims of heavy rebel casualties, saying only three guerillas were wounded.
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The LTTE claimed that its cadres sank two navy boats, leaving 10 sailors dead. LTTE military spokesman, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, denied military claims of heavy rebel casualties, saying only three guerillas were wounded.
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November - 18 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) stated that Sri Lankan troops opened fire on a group of agriculture students at close range in Vavuniya district on November 18, killing five, after a deadly LTTE ambush on Government forces. The SLMM spokesper
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) stated that Sri Lankan troops opened fire on a group of agriculture students at close range in Vavuniya district on November 18, killing five, after a deadly LTTE ambush on Government forces. The SLMM spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir told Reuters, "These soldiers fired indiscriminately at a group of students who had thrown themselves on the ground seeking safety after an LTTE (Tamil Tiger) Claymore mine blast nearby. Witnesses say that soldiers jumped over the fence, into the agricultural school premises, and opened fire. They shot from close range, five of the students were killed and at least 10 others were injured." Meanwhile, a Military spokesperson said ground troops told him the civilians were killed in crossfire after a LTTE blast which killed five soldiers and that Police were investigating. As reported earlier, an explosion targeting a military truck killed four soldiers and four students from a nearby agriculture institute in Vavuniya. However, Tamil Net maintained that Sri Lanka Army soldiers manning a check-post close to the Thandikulam Agriculture Farm School in Vavuniya entered the school premises, lined up the uniformed hostel students and fired at them, killing four and wounding eight.
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November - 18 
The Website also alleged that two Tamil youths, Murugesu Tharmaseelan and Nagesi Vinothan, abducted by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel from Thirunelvely and Neervely areas in the Jaffna district on November 17 were found dead on November 18.
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The Website also alleged that two Tamil youths, Murugesu Tharmaseelan and Nagesi Vinothan, abducted by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel from Thirunelvely and Neervely areas in the Jaffna district on November 17 were found dead on November 18.
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November - 18 
Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, five magazines, 145 rounds of ammunition and a claymore mine from Kokuvil in the district on November 18.
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Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, five magazines, 145 rounds of ammunition and a claymore mine from Kokuvil in the district on November 18.
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November - 19 
A bomb was lobbed by unidentified militants at the residence of a former Legislator, Mangibabu, at Moirang Khunou under Moirang police station in the Imphal East district on November 19, according to Kanglaonline.
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A bomb was lobbed by unidentified militants at the residence of a former Legislator, Mangibabu, at Moirang Khunou under Moirang police station in the Imphal East district on November 19, according to Kanglaonline.
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November - 19 
A terrorist hideout was neutralized by security forces at Kach-Pathri in the Shopian area of Pulwama district and one .303 rifle, 178 rounds of ammunition, five hand-grenades and two wireless sets recovered.
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A terrorist hideout was neutralized by security forces at Kach-Pathri in the Shopian area of Pulwama district and one .303 rifle, 178 rounds of ammunition, five hand-grenades and two wireless sets recovered.
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November - 19 
Also lobbed a grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) picket at Bandipora township of Baramulla district. However, the device did not explode and was later defused by the police.
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Also lobbed a grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) picket at Bandipora township of Baramulla district. However, the device did not explode and was later defused by the police.
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November - 19 
At least six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, were injured when militants ambushed their convoy at Nambol Sabal Leikai in the Bishnupur district on November 19-afternoon. The militants reportedly es
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At least six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, were injured when militants ambushed their convoy at Nambol Sabal Leikai in the Bishnupur district on November 19-afternoon. The militants reportedly escaped after the ambush. In a subsequent search operation, several empty cases and a bomb were recovered from a vehicle abandoned by the militants. According to Sangai Express, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claimed responsibility for the ambush.
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November - 19 
Militants intruded into the house of retired BSF personnel, Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, at Amlar village in the Pulwama district and abducted him along with his son Mohammad Yousuf, a student of Kashmir University. Dar was set free by the abductors shortly
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Militants intruded into the house of retired BSF personnel, Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, at Amlar village in the Pulwama district and abducted him along with his son Mohammad Yousuf, a student of Kashmir University. Dar was set free by the abductors shortly but his son was taken to an unknown destination.
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November - 19 
Official sources said that there are intelligence reports that hundreds of militants, mostly foreigners, are camping near the Line of Control (LoC) across the border, waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate into the Indian side before the routes are
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Official sources said that there are intelligence reports that hundreds of militants, mostly foreigners, are camping near the Line of Control (LoC) across the border, waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate into the Indian side before the routes are fully closed due to snowfall. Officials said that about 1500 militants are in different camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
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November - 19 
On November 19, a teacher was injured after three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired shots at him, suspecting him to be a police informer, at Devanapeta in the Warangal district. According to Times of India, three Maoists went
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On November 19, a teacher was injured after three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired shots at him, suspecting him to be a police informer, at Devanapeta in the Warangal district. According to Times of India, three Maoists went to the house of Avula Kattaiah and shot at him.
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November - 19 
The ‘7th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had established camps at Kawaimari near Deothang in Bhutan, reports Shillong Times. "With the intensified counter insurgency operations in Upper Asom districts, the 7th battalion of th
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The ‘7th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had established camps at Kawaimari near Deothang in Bhutan, reports Shillong Times. "With the intensified counter insurgency operations in Upper Asom districts, the 7th battalion of the militants had set up the camp in Kawaimari," informed the Special Branch of Assam Police, adding, "We are aware of their movement. Operations are on and the security forces had gunned down the commander of the 1st camp of the 7th battalion Dipak Deka on Friday night."
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November - 19 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a civilian were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade targeting a patrol party engaged in checking of vehicles in the Kawdara area of capital Srinagar on November 19, according to Daily Excelsi
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a civilian were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade targeting a patrol party engaged in checking of vehicles in the Kawdara area of capital Srinagar on November 19, according to Daily Excelsior. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) outfit claimed responsibility for the incident.
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November - 19 
A cleric was killed on suspicion of spying for the United States and his body was found near Razmak in North Waziristan on November 19, according to Dawn. Sources said a note found on the body read that Maulvi Mohammad Hashim was a `US spy’ and that
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A cleric was killed on suspicion of spying for the United States and his body was found near Razmak in North Waziristan on November 19, according to Dawn. Sources said a note found on the body read that Maulvi Mohammad Hashim was a `US spy’ and that he had been punished in accordance with the Shariat. Maulvi Hashim, 45, was an aide of Maulvi Salahuddin, who was abducted and killed on suspicion of spying in the same area on November 3. Both the clerics belonged to the Musaki village.
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November - 19 
Pakistan and Britain have concluded an agreement to strengthen co-operation to combat terrorism, The Hindu reported. The agreement, which also includes co-operation to combat narcotics, illegal immigration and organised transnational crime, will be o
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Pakistan and Britain have concluded an agreement to strengthen co-operation to combat terrorism, The Hindu reported. The agreement, which also includes co-operation to combat narcotics, illegal immigration and organised transnational crime, will be operationalised through a working group set up under Pakistan's Ministry of the Interior and British Home Office. According to a joint declaration following discussions between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Tony Blair in Lahore on November 19, the first meeting of the working group will be held in January 2007.
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November - 19 
The meeting of the joint team of the government, Maoists and the United Nations held on November 19 has reportedly settled on five cantonment sites whereas they have decided to relocate the other two. After inspecting the proposed sites in Ilam, Sind
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The meeting of the joint team of the government, Maoists and the United Nations held on November 19 has reportedly settled on five cantonment sites whereas they have decided to relocate the other two. After inspecting the proposed sites in Ilam, Sindhuli, Kavre, Palpa, Rolpa, Kailali and Surkhet districts, the team has finalized the sites in five districts except those in Kavre and Palpa, according to Nepal News.
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November - 19 November - 20
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have so far entered Government held areas seeking assistance after November 1, the report added.
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November - 19 
On November 19, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a pre-dawn attack on a Military post in the Batticaloa district, triggering a fierce battle that left two soldiers wounded, said Military sources.
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On November 19, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a pre-dawn attack on a Military post in the Batticaloa district, triggering a fierce battle that left two soldiers wounded, said Military sources.
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November - 19 
R. Sampanthan, parliamentary group leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party, had written a letter to the President Mahinda Rajapakse requesting that food, medicine and other essentials be urgently rushed to the people of Vakarai and Kathirav
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R. Sampanthan, parliamentary group leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party, had written a letter to the President Mahinda Rajapakse requesting that food, medicine and other essentials be urgently rushed to the people of Vakarai and Kathiravelli in the Eastern Province and had demanded that the President personally intervene and take every necessary step to ensure this is done. The letter said that no food had been sent to Vakarai and Kathiravelli after October 27, 2006, on which date a “meagre supply” sufficient only for a limited number of people was sent. An adequate supply was last sent on October 20. Some 12,000 Tamil families, or 38,000 people, have been affected by conflict in these areas and are facing malnutrition, disease and starvation, said the TNA leader.
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November - 19 
Tamil Net reports that another person, Shanmugarasa Sasiharan, was abducted by unidentified armed men from his residence at Kondavil West in Jaffna on November 19-night.
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Tamil Net reports that another person, Shanmugarasa Sasiharan, was abducted by unidentified armed men from his residence at Kondavil West in Jaffna on November 19-night.
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November - 19 
The dead bodies of four unidentified civilians were recovered from the Trincomalee district on November 19, reports Tamil Net. Three bodies were recovered from Allesgarden, a suburb in Trincomalee town, and one from Pattithidal in the Muttur division
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The dead bodies of four unidentified civilians were recovered from the Trincomalee district on November 19, reports Tamil Net. Three bodies were recovered from Allesgarden, a suburb in Trincomalee town, and one from Pattithidal in the Muttur division.
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November - 19 
The dead body of another civilian was recovered from the Thavasikulam area in Vavuniya district, the Website added.
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The dead body of another civilian was recovered from the Thavasikulam area in Vavuniya district, the Website added.
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November - 19 
The Sri Lankan Government on November 19-night ordered opening of the A 9 highway that links rest of the country to the Jaffna peninsula for transportation of essential commodities, reports The Hindu. The has been closed since August 11 after major c
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The Sri Lankan Government on November 19-night ordered opening of the A 9 highway that links rest of the country to the Jaffna peninsula for transportation of essential commodities, reports The Hindu. The has been closed since August 11 after major clashes between the Sri Lanka Military and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). A statement by the President's Secretariat said that in the light of representations from several quarters, President Mahinda Rajapakse "directed Government authorities to make arrangements for the transport of essential goods to Jaffna by road using the A 9, as a one-time measure… Soon, a large convoy of lorries would take essential commodities to Jaffna."
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November - 19 
The Tokyo Donor Conference Co-Chairs, who are supporting the Sri Lankan peace process, will meet in Washington on November 21. The Co-Chairs - Norway, Japan, the European Union and the United States - last met in September 2006 in Brussels, before th
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The Tokyo Donor Conference Co-Chairs, who are supporting the Sri Lankan peace process, will meet in Washington on November 21. The Co-Chairs - Norway, Japan, the European Union and the United States - last met in September 2006 in Brussels, before the second round of Geneva discussions that were held in October.
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November - 19 
Two civilians, identified as Sebasthiyan Moisath Sivakumar and I. M. Rohith Laxman, were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Varadayanagar area of Trincomalee district on November 19.
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Two civilians, identified as Sebasthiyan Moisath Sivakumar and I. M. Rohith Laxman, were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Varadayanagar area of Trincomalee district on November 19.
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November - 19 
Two civilians, Nithyadasa and Chandrasekaran Raveendran, were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres from the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa district on November 19. Another civilian, Ganeshan Dayakaram, is reported to have been abducted from the Valai
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Two civilians, Nithyadasa and Chandrasekaran Raveendran, were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres from the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa district on November 19. Another civilian, Ganeshan Dayakaram, is reported to have been abducted from the Valaichchenai area of the same district.
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November - 20 
A cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Dever Lolab in the Kupwara district on November 20, according to Kashmir Times. Two soldiers are reported to have sustained injuries during the encounter
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A cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Dever Lolab in the Kupwara district on November 20, according to Kashmir Times. Two soldiers are reported to have sustained injuries during the encounter
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November - 20 
A civilian, identified as Dijayangliu, was reportedly killed and four others, G. Golmei, Ahen-ma Rongmei, Ganthoidai, Tailungkho, sustained injuries when a vehicle in which they are traveling slipped over the greasy oil spilled on the road by suspect
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A civilian, identified as Dijayangliu, was reportedly killed and four others, G. Golmei, Ahen-ma Rongmei, Ganthoidai, Tailungkho, sustained injuries when a vehicle in which they are traveling slipped over the greasy oil spilled on the road by suspected general strike supporters near Oriental College Gate along National Highway 53 in the Imphal West district on November 20, report Sangai Express. Police sources said that the general strike was called against the alleged killing of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant after he was released from the prison.
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November - 20 
A civilian, Raja Diemarey, was reportedly killed by unidentified militants at their camp named as Burma in the Dimapur district, reports Morung Express.
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A civilian, Raja Diemarey, was reportedly killed by unidentified militants at their camp named as Burma in the Dimapur district, reports Morung Express.
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November - 20 
A security force (SF) personnel, identified as Pawan Kumar, was wounded when suspected militants triggered a remote controlled bomb near the gate of the community centre at Yairipok in the Imphal East district on November 20, reports Sangai Express.
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A security force (SF) personnel, identified as Pawan Kumar, was wounded when suspected militants triggered a remote controlled bomb near the gate of the community centre at Yairipok in the Imphal East district on November 20, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 20 
According to Hindustan Times, preliminary investigations suggested that the explosive was kept inside a vegetable sack inside the toilet of the compartment. Telegraph reports that four more bombs were found in the train. Inspector General (Law and Or
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According to Hindustan Times, preliminary investigations suggested that the explosive was kept inside a vegetable sack inside the toilet of the compartment. Telegraph reports that four more bombs were found in the train. Inspector General (Law and Order) Raj Kanojia said that police suspected the involvement of militant groups like the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in the explosion.
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November - 20 
According to Telegraph, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reiterated its demand for ‘third party intervention’, especially by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation, in their peace talks with the Union
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According to Telegraph, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reiterated its demand for ‘third party intervention’, especially by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation, in their peace talks with the Union Government.
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November - 20 
Assam Police claimed to have recovered an extortion note having signatures of two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) members, Lachit Bordoloi and Dilip Patgiri, according to TeIegraph. Additional Superinte
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Assam Police claimed to have recovered an extortion note having signatures of two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) members, Lachit Bordoloi and Dilip Patgiri, according to TeIegraph. Additional Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh said that the extortion note was recovered from two persons, Rebot Bora and Pankaj Sarma, who were arrested during a search operation near the Guwahati Commerce College on November 17. Another police official said the extortion note citing amount worth INR 20, 000 was meant for D. Hojai, the Director of Health Services.
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November - 20 
At least 10 persons were killed and at least 50 injured in a bomb blast inside a compartment of the Haldibari-Siliguri Passenger train at Belacoba station in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district at around 6.20 p.m. on November 20, according to The Hindu
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At least 10 persons were killed and at least 50 injured in a bomb blast inside a compartment of the Haldibari-Siliguri Passenger train at Belacoba station in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district at around 6.20 p.m. on November 20, according to The Hindu. The condition of some of those injured was said to be critical. Unconfirmed reports said that the explosion had claimed at least 15 lives.
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November - 20 
Guwahati City Police, on November 20–night, seized one kg of RDX and a programmable time device from a house at Japorigog and arrested a person, Achyut Hazarika, in this connection, reports Assam Tribune.
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Guwahati City Police, on November 20–night, seized one kg of RDX and a programmable time device from a house at Japorigog and arrested a person, Achyut Hazarika, in this connection, reports Assam Tribune.
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November - 20 
In another encounter at Mehmoodabad in the Anantnag district, a militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Iqbal Bodha, was killed while two other militants escaped from the incident site.
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In another encounter at Mehmoodabad in the Anantnag district, a militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Iqbal Bodha, was killed while two other militants escaped from the incident site.
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November - 20 
In the State, an explosion occurred at Rainawari police station in the capital Srinagar. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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In the State, an explosion occurred at Rainawari police station in the capital Srinagar. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 20 
On November 20-evening, Telugu Desam Party leader Gottipati Srinivasa Rao of Amannagudipadu village in the Ongole district was shot at and wounded by five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to New Indian Express.
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On November 20-evening, Telugu Desam Party leader Gottipati Srinivasa Rao of Amannagudipadu village in the Ongole district was shot at and wounded by five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to New Indian Express.
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November - 20 
Over 679 Maoist supporters, including 125 women, were arrested on November 20 during a ‘law violation programme’ by two former wings of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist- Liberation against ‘forcible’ occupation of agricultural land by th
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Over 679 Maoist supporters, including 125 women, were arrested on November 20 during a ‘law violation programme’ by two former wings of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist- Liberation against ‘forcible’ occupation of agricultural land by the West Bengal government, reports Hindustan Times.
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November - 20 
Reports stated that due to the sustained pressure by the security forces, the violence has decreased by 45 per cent in Tripura, and a large number of militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (
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Reports stated that due to the sustained pressure by the security forces, the violence has decreased by 45 per cent in Tripura, and a large number of militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have surrendered in 2005. The MHA also said that the decline in violence in the Northeast was also due to the ongoing cease-fire agreements with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the NLFT and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC).
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November - 20 
Responding to the offer made by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for peace talks with the Union Government, the Meghalaya Home Minister, Robert G. Lyngdoh, said the State Government should be involved in the peace talks "so that it
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Responding to the offer made by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for peace talks with the Union Government, the Meghalaya Home Minister, Robert G. Lyngdoh, said the State Government should be involved in the peace talks "so that it won't be held responsible for any failure in the process," reports Shillong Times. "We are ready to hold talks at any moment and our door for negotiation is always open. But the talks should be a tripartite one like what was done with the ANVC," he added.
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November - 20 
SF personnel in a search operation recovered a hand grenade and later defused it near Naoremthong Khullel in the Imphal West district on November 20, according to Imphal Free Press.
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SF personnel in a search operation recovered a hand grenade and later defused it near Naoremthong Khullel in the Imphal West district on November 20, according to Imphal Free Press.
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November - 20 
Six Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, Kiomeiton Singh, Inaobi Singh, Aprameshwar Singh, Somorjit Singh and Maipak Singh, were arrested during a search operation at Phungreitang in the Ukhrul district, according to Imphal Free Press. One Chine
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Six Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, Kiomeiton Singh, Inaobi Singh, Aprameshwar Singh, Somorjit Singh and Maipak Singh, were arrested during a search operation at Phungreitang in the Ukhrul district, according to Imphal Free Press. One Chinese 9mm pistol with two live rounds, two live rounds of 7.62mm and extortion letters were reovered from their possession.
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November - 20 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 20 held the close associate of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Ejaz Pathan, and associate, Mohammed Dawood Khan, guilty of various offences in the 19
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 20 held the close associate of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Ejaz Pathan, and associate, Mohammed Dawood Khan, guilty of various offences in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai. According to The Hindu, Judge P. D. Kode held Pathan guilty of attending a conspiracy meeting in Dubai, where plans were finalized out by prime conspirators Dawood Ibrahim, Tiger Memon, Mohammed Dossa, Mustaffa Dossa, Anees Ibrahim and Ayub Pathan to create terror in Mumbai by engineering a series of bomb blasts in the city. He was also found guilty of providing his men for landing operations of arms and ammunition at Shekhadi coast which were smuggled for the blasts. Pathan and his associate Mohammed Dawood were found guilty under Section 5 of TADA for possessing three AK-56 rifles and nine magazines which were part of the contraband. Pathan, who was extradited from Portugal four years ago, was also convicted under Section 6 of TADA (enhanced punishment for violating other acts) and Section 120 (b) (criminal conspiracy). But the court did not find Pathan guilty of sending his men to Pakistan via Dubai for arms training as the evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation was not sufficient on this count.
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November - 20 
The manager of the Tyroon Tea Estate, Rajendra Parikh, was abducted by suspected militants under Titabor police station in the Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on November 20, according to Sentinel.
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The manager of the Tyroon Tea Estate, Rajendra Parikh, was abducted by suspected militants under Titabor police station in the Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on November 20, according to Sentinel.
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November - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the overall security situation has improved in the northeast India, reports Assam Tribune. Till September 2006, there have been 981 incidents of violence in the region as compared to the correspondin
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the overall security situation has improved in the northeast India, reports Assam Tribune. Till September 2006, there have been 981 incidents of violence in the region as compared to the corresponding period when 1011 such incidents had been recorded. This year till October, 306 civilians and security force personnel had been killed in the Northeast, whereas 392 killings took place in 2005. Reports added that the peace process between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) and Union Government led to a decline in the violence level in Assam by three per cent, while killing of security force personnel and civilians decreased by six per cent. However, the figures given by the MHA contradicted the State Government’s contention that killings in Assam had increased after formation of the PCG.
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November - 20 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and development financial institutions to freeze the accounts of two granddaughters of the slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti because of their alleged links with the Balochistan Liberati
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and development financial institutions to freeze the accounts of two granddaughters of the slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti because of their alleged links with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), according to Daily Times. According to an SBP notification, the Interior Ministry has declared that the daughters of Rehan Bugti, Mrs. Zamour Domki and Mrs. Zawazboh, have links with the BLA. Sources said that all of Mrs. Domki and Mrs. Zawazboh’s accounts had been frozen. They said the Interior Ministry had also contacted Interpol to trace BLA accounts abroad.
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November - 20 
Maoist insurgents have abducted more than 100 children and youths from different places in Sunsari to recruit them in the People’s Liberation Army, district-based rights organisations said on November 20, Himalayan Times reported. According to Naya S
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Maoist insurgents have abducted more than 100 children and youths from different places in Sunsari to recruit them in the People’s Liberation Army, district-based rights organisations said on November 20, Himalayan Times reported. According to Naya Sansar and the Inaruwa-based Centre for Information of Social Awareness, the Maoists abducted 12-year old Babita Hingmang on November 20. On November 18, the Maoists abducted tenth grader Jenish Chaudhari, his brother, Bikal Chaudhari, Jitendra Ram and Anusa Rai of Janata Secondary School. They were lured with promises of an attractive salary after joining the People’s Liberation Army.
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November - 20 
Receiving the report, Koirala said the guilty would be punished as per the report's recommendations. The report will be presented in the House of Representative soon and subsequently made public. Submitting the report, Chief Commissioner Krishna Jung
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Receiving the report, Koirala said the guilty would be punished as per the report's recommendations. The report will be presented in the House of Representative soon and subsequently made public. Submitting the report, Chief Commissioner Krishna Jung Rayamajhi said, "We have recommended action against everyone found guilty."
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November - 20 
The High Level Probe Commission, formed some six months ago to investigate the atrocities committed during the April movement, submitted its report to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala at his official residence in Kathmandu on November 20, accordi
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The High Level Probe Commission, formed some six months ago to investigate the atrocities committed during the April movement, submitted its report to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala at his official residence in Kathmandu on November 20, according to The Hindu. The 1184-page report has indicted 202 high-ranking officials of the King's Government and recommended action against many. Though the report has also implicated King Gyanendra, a Commission source said, it has shied away from recommending action against him. Disagreeing with the report, two commissioners refused to sign it. Ram Prasad Shrestha and Kiran Shrestha said they will hand over their written disagreement on the report to the Prime Minister. "The report has acquitted the high-ranking officials but has recommended action against the people who implemented orders on the ground," Shrestha has been quoted as saying in the local media.
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November - 20 
The Maoists abducted eight children from Inaruwa-8, the rights bodies said. Representatives of the Sunsari-based 15 Child Clubs on November 20 staged a protest before the Inaruwa-based Maoists’ district contact office, demanding a halt to child consc
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The Maoists abducted eight children from Inaruwa-8, the rights bodies said. Representatives of the Sunsari-based 15 Child Clubs on November 20 staged a protest before the Inaruwa-based Maoists’ district contact office, demanding a halt to child conscription. Maoists’ district leader Ananta said more than 100 persons joined their party within the last three days in Sunsari. “The army and the police also recruit men, so why can’t we?” he said.
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November - 20 
The US embassy in Kathmandu on November 20 denounced the recruitment of people, including children, in the armed ranks of the Maoists. “Such action violates all human rights norms and directly contravenes the spirit and letter of agreements the insur
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The US embassy in Kathmandu on November 20 denounced the recruitment of people, including children, in the armed ranks of the Maoists. “Such action violates all human rights norms and directly contravenes the spirit and letter of agreements the insurgents signed with the government,” a statement issued by the embassy said. As the Maoists are poised to enter an interim government, “it is strange and troubling that they continue to harass the very people they claim they would serve in office,” it said. It also urged the Maoists to end this practice immediately.
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November - 20 
Two days after Maoist chairman Prachanda claimed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had offered him assistance, a Pakistani minister has rejected the charge, according to Nepal News. Pakistan's Deputy Minister for Information, Tariq
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Two days after Maoist chairman Prachanda claimed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had offered him assistance, a Pakistani minister has rejected the charge, according to Nepal News. Pakistan's Deputy Minister for Information, Tariq Azim, told BBC Nepali Service on November 20 that Prachanda's remarks were "baseless." Azim said that Prachanda might have said so "perhaps in an attempt to make some people happy."
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November - 20 
An extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Sukur Ali alias Kota, was killed in an encounter between BCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Pairakhalipur under Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on Novemb
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An extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Sukur Ali alias Kota, was killed in an encounter between BCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Pairakhalipur under Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on November 20. According to Daily Star, the encounter occurred as the RAB team raided the slain extremist’s house where some BCP cadres were holding a secret meeting. A pistol and six bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 20 
On November 20, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres launched artillery and mortar fire towards troops on duty in the Kadjuwatte area of Batticaloa district, inuring one soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres attacked troops at Mankerni on November 19 and 20.
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On November 20, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres launched artillery and mortar fire towards troops on duty in the Kadjuwatte area of Batticaloa district, inuring one soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres attacked troops at Mankerni on November 19 and 20.
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November - 20 
One soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting a security convoy at Nelliady in Jaffna on November 20, according to Army sources.
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One soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting a security convoy at Nelliady in Jaffna on November 20, according to Army sources.
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November - 20 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers abducted a person, Sivaratnam Narendran, from his house at Potpathy Road in Jaffna district on November 20, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers abducted a person, Sivaratnam Narendran, from his house at Potpathy Road in Jaffna district on November 20, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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November - 20 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced to reopen the closed A-9 road ‘as a one time measure’ to transport essential items to Jaffna peninsula, according to Lanka Page.
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced to reopen the closed A-9 road ‘as a one time measure’ to transport essential items to Jaffna peninsula, according to Lanka Page.
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November - 20 
Three youths surrendered to the Human Rights Commission offices due to alleged fear from the troops, according to Tamil Net.
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Three youths surrendered to the Human Rights Commission offices due to alleged fear from the troops, according to Tamil Net.
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November - 21 
A civilian, identified as Hatneo, was injured in a crossfire that followed the attack on a camp of the Kuki National Army (KNA) militants by a rival unidentified outfit at Muolvailup village in the Ukhrul district on November 21, reports Sangai Expre
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A civilian, identified as Hatneo, was injured in a crossfire that followed the attack on a camp of the Kuki National Army (KNA) militants by a rival unidentified outfit at Muolvailup village in the Ukhrul district on November 21, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 21 
A country-make gun was recovered from an abandoned hut at Tuikanda village under Kumarghat police station in the North Tripura district on November 21.
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A country-make gun was recovered from an abandoned hut at Tuikanda village under Kumarghat police station in the North Tripura district on November 21.
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November - 21 
A suspected militant, Mohammad Shafi Ganaie, was arrested from the Pulwama town and a hand grenade seized from his possession.
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A suspected militant, Mohammad Shafi Ganaie, was arrested from the Pulwama town and a hand grenade seized from his possession.
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November - 21 
A trader, Radheshyam Sarmah, was abducted by suspected Adivasi National Liberation Army militants from a place near Bogidhal tea estate in the Golaghat district on November 21, reports Press Trust of India.
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A trader, Radheshyam Sarmah, was abducted by suspected Adivasi National Liberation Army militants from a place near Bogidhal tea estate in the Golaghat district on November 21, reports Press Trust of India.
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November - 21 
Assam Police confirmed that elephants had destroyed, on November 21, several makeshift camps of the ULFA at chaporis (sandbank) along the River Neamati in the Jorhat district, reports Telegraph. “We had information about the rebels setting up camps o
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Assam Police confirmed that elephants had destroyed, on November 21, several makeshift camps of the ULFA at chaporis (sandbank) along the River Neamati in the Jorhat district, reports Telegraph. “We had information about the rebels setting up camps on these small islands and were planning to take action. But the elephants did the job for us,” said a senior police officer. Ranjit Das, a boat operator who was arrested on November 20 from the island of Majuli for helping ULFA militants going across the river, confessed to the Police that elephants had also forced the militants to change their travel plans. Militants prefer to cross the river by night but no boatman wants to take the risk now for fear of running into wild elephants on the sandbanks, said Ranjit.
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November - 21 
Bashir Ahmad Tantray, a Junior Engineer in the Electricity Department, was called out of his house by terrorists at Mamoosa in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on November 21 and shot dead from close range, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Bashir Ahmad Tantray, a Junior Engineer in the Electricity Department, was called out of his house by terrorists at Mamoosa in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on November 21 and shot dead from close range, according to Daily Excelsior.
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November - 21 
Earlier last week, the Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Mumbai Police had arrested Abdul Rashid Hussaini Putter, a member of the Dawood Ibrahim gang, in New Delhi after he was deported from Dubai.
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Earlier last week, the Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Mumbai Police had arrested Abdul Rashid Hussaini Putter, a member of the Dawood Ibrahim gang, in New Delhi after he was deported from Dubai.
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November - 21 
Forensic experts and Police suspected the involvement of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in the November 20-bomb blast inside a compartment of the Haldibari-Siliguri Passenger train at Belacoba st
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Forensic experts and Police suspected the involvement of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in the November 20-bomb blast inside a compartment of the Haldibari-Siliguri Passenger train at Belacoba station in the Jalpaiguri district in which at least 10 persons were killed and 50 others sustained injuries, reports Press Trust of India.
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November - 21 
In the district, three NLFT militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, ‘warrant officer’ Rabindar Reang alias Rafai, ‘corporal seven’ Debbarma and Rajprasad Reang alias Khosa, surrendered at Kanchapur on November 21. They deposited one A
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In the district, three NLFT militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, ‘warrant officer’ Rabindar Reang alias Rafai, ‘corporal seven’ Debbarma and Rajprasad Reang alias Khosa, surrendered at Kanchapur on November 21. They deposited one AK-47 rifle, one Chinese grenade, three AK magazines with 97 rounds of live bullets and a combat dragger.
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November - 21 
In the State, some unidentified militants hurled a grenade in the Public Works Department quarters at Surankote in the Poonch district, where surrendered militants who were working for police are lodged. However, no loss of life or injuries was repor
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In the State, some unidentified militants hurled a grenade in the Public Works Department quarters at Surankote in the Poonch district, where surrendered militants who were working for police are lodged. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 21 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN -K) activist, B.P. Sony Poumai alias Sheshu alias Sazil alias Kahu, was arrested by SFs at Sekmai Khunou. One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Laishram Ranjit Singh alias Manaol, was ar
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN -K) activist, B.P. Sony Poumai alias Sheshu alias Sazil alias Kahu, was arrested by SFs at Sekmai Khunou. One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Laishram Ranjit Singh alias Manaol, was arrested by SFs at Patsoi.
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November - 21 
One paramilitary force personnel was wounded when the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded a landmine at Hatidoba in the West Midnapore district on November 21, according to Times of India.
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One paramilitary force personnel was wounded when the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded a landmine at Hatidoba in the West Midnapore district on November 21, according to Times of India.
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November - 21 
One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Laishram Herojit, and four unidentified youths raped a girl, identified as Wahida Bibi, and her would-be mother–in-law, when the girl reportedly eloped with her boyfriend, S
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One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Laishram Herojit, and four unidentified youths raped a girl, identified as Wahida Bibi, and her would-be mother–in-law, when the girl reportedly eloped with her boyfriend, Subir Ahmed alias Boycha, at Sekmaijin in the Imphal West district.
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November - 21 
Paresh Deka, a constable arrested for his alleged links with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was remanded to police custody.
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Paresh Deka, a constable arrested for his alleged links with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was remanded to police custody.
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November - 21 
Security forces (SFs) arrested a ‘sergeant Major’ of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Apikpa alias Apik alias Sajitkhan, near the office gate of Family Welfare Department at Lamphel in the Imphal West district.
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Security forces (SFs) arrested a ‘sergeant Major’ of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Apikpa alias Apik alias Sajitkhan, near the office gate of Family Welfare Department at Lamphel in the Imphal West district.
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November - 21 
Security forces (SFs) killed two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, 'section commander' Fareed Ahmed and Shabir Ahmed, at Kawana village in the Banihal area of Doda district, according to Kashmir Times. One AK rifle, its two magazines and
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Security forces (SFs) killed two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, 'section commander' Fareed Ahmed and Shabir Ahmed, at Kawana village in the Banihal area of Doda district, according to Kashmir Times. One AK rifle, its two magazines and one Wireless set along with its charger were recovered from their possession.
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November - 21 
SF personnel recovered 11 rounds of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, nine explosive sticks and five detonators from the Balakote area of Poonch district during a search operation. They also recovered one AK-56 rifle, its four magazines with 120 rounds
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SF personnel recovered 11 rounds of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, nine explosive sticks and five detonators from the Balakote area of Poonch district during a search operation. They also recovered one AK-56 rifle, its four magazines with 120 rounds and three grenades from a terrorist hideout at Salwah in the same district.
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November - 21 
SFs foiled a militant attack at Gambhir Mugalan in the Rajouri district forcing the militants to escape leaving behind two AK rifles and some ammunition.
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SFs foiled a militant attack at Gambhir Mugalan in the Rajouri district forcing the militants to escape leaving behind two AK rifles and some ammunition.
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November - 21 
Telegraph quotes central intelligence agencies saying that the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) used the KLO to trigger the blast.
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Telegraph quotes central intelligence agencies saying that the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) used the KLO to trigger the blast.
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November - 21 
Ten members of the Pakistan-based underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s gang were arrested by the Mumbai Police on November 21 after having been deported from the United Arab Emirates. The Hindu reports that they were earlier in the custody of the Dubai Po
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Ten members of the Pakistan-based underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s gang were arrested by the Mumbai Police on November 21 after having been deported from the United Arab Emirates. The Hindu reports that they were earlier in the custody of the Dubai Police. They were identified as Anjum Phajlani, Jameel, Sabir Shaikh, Salim Fruit, Sayyed Mehandi, Mustafa Ghulam, Khota Shakeel, Aziz Chaipani, Arif Bhaijaan and Shahid Qureshi, according to Times of India. Joint Commissioner of Police (crime), Meera Borwankar, while addressing a press conference said, "We do not want to share the details of the operation at this stage. But we believe that their deportation is a big jolt to the Dawood Ibrahim gang." She added that five of the accused had cases of extortion, murder and threats registered against them.
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November - 21 
Terrorists reportedly hanged to death a postgraduate student of Kashmir University, Mohammad Yousuf Dar, in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district. Dar and his father Ghulam Mohiuddin were abducted by terrorists two days ago. While Mohiuddin was rel
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Terrorists reportedly hanged to death a postgraduate student of Kashmir University, Mohammad Yousuf Dar, in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district. Dar and his father Ghulam Mohiuddin were abducted by terrorists two days ago. While Mohiuddin was released, Dar was hanged to death.
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November - 21 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police arrested one more person, identified as Hamid, for his alleged role in the Malegaon blasts, from an unidentified location in the Yavatmal district. On November 21, an ATS official told Zee News, “H
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police arrested one more person, identified as Hamid, for his alleged role in the Malegaon blasts, from an unidentified location in the Yavatmal district. On November 21, an ATS official told Zee News, “Hamid could be part of the conspiracy, but his exact role would be known only after investigations.” Eight persons have been arrested so far in the Malegaon blast case.
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November - 21 
The Border Security Force shot dead a HM cadre, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed alias Rafiq, in an encounter at Thacchu Mohalla in the Udhampur district. One pistol with one magazine, three rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, one pouch and INR 935 were rec
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The Border Security Force shot dead a HM cadre, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed alias Rafiq, in an encounter at Thacchu Mohalla in the Udhampur district. One pistol with one magazine, three rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, one pouch and INR 935 were recovered from his possession.
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November - 21 
The Kuki Movement for Human Rights submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, for reopening of Army posts at Sehlon and Phaisangjang villages, and a new battalion headquarters at New Somtal and Khengjoi to tackle the threat posed to
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The Kuki Movement for Human Rights submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, for reopening of Army posts at Sehlon and Phaisangjang villages, and a new battalion headquarters at New Somtal and Khengjoi to tackle the threat posed to the hill people by the valley based militants outfit, according to Imphal Free Press.
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November - 21 
The Nalgonda district police uncovered a huge arms dump of the Maoists at Rachakonda hills under the Narayanpur police station limits on November 21. The seizure included five SBBL guns, 11 grenades, 6 ‘tiffin bombs’, 36 detonators, four directional
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The Nalgonda district police uncovered a huge arms dump of the Maoists at Rachakonda hills under the Narayanpur police station limits on November 21. The seizure included five SBBL guns, 11 grenades, 6 ‘tiffin bombs’, 36 detonators, four directional mines, one claymore mine, two packets of explosives, 15 SBBL cartridges, three bundles of electrical wire, a camera flash, a multimeter, a battery and two pairs of olive-green uniforms.
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November - 21 
Two over-ground workers of the militants, identified as Kamar Din and Mohammad Ashraf, were arrested from the Chajroo area of Udhampur district. Official sources said that both of them were associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit.
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Two over-ground workers of the militants, identified as Kamar Din and Mohammad Ashraf, were arrested from the Chajroo area of Udhampur district. Official sources said that both of them were associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit.
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November - 21 
Two suspected PREPAK cadres reportedly issued a threat letter containing a live bullet to the executive engineer of the Public Works Department of Thoubal division, R.K. Mobisana, at Singjamei Okram Leikai in the Imphal West district, according to Ka
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Two suspected PREPAK cadres reportedly issued a threat letter containing a live bullet to the executive engineer of the Public Works Department of Thoubal division, R.K. Mobisana, at Singjamei Okram Leikai in the Imphal West district, according to Kanglaonline.
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November - 21 
In another incident, police arrested an Afghan national at the Afghan border in Chaman. He was reportedly attempting to illegally cross into Pakistan. A pistol was recovered from his possession.
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In another incident, police arrested an Afghan national at the Afghan border in Chaman. He was reportedly attempting to illegally cross into Pakistan. A pistol was recovered from his possession.
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November - 21 
Police on November 21 arrested 47 suspected Taliban operatives from various areas in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, according to Dawn. "They are the real Taliban. They had illegally crossed into Pakistan a week ago," Salman Syed, the Capital City Po
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Police on November 21 arrested 47 suspected Taliban operatives from various areas in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, according to Dawn. "They are the real Taliban. They had illegally crossed into Pakistan a week ago," Salman Syed, the Capital City Police Officer said. According to sources, police arrested 28 of them from the Pashtoonabad area. They had been living in a rented house which was being used as a seminary. One of them was found in injured condition and was shifted to the Civil Hospital. Four other suspects were detained from the Saddar area. Another group of 15 Taliban activists were arrested from Kuchlak, a small town about 25 km from Quetta. Officials said that the Taliban suspects belonged to southern parts of Afghanistan, including Zabul, Uruzgan, Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
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November - 21 
Unidentified men blew up an electricity pylon at Rakhni on November 21, suspending power supply to several areas in Kohlu and Barkhan, Daily Times reported. An official said that the bomb was planted on electricity tower 74 near the Khata check post,
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Unidentified men blew up an electricity pylon at Rakhni on November 21, suspending power supply to several areas in Kohlu and Barkhan, Daily Times reported. An official said that the bomb was planted on electricity tower 74 near the Khata check post, about 10 kilometers from Rakhni.
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November - 21 
"Beginning today, the politics of killing, violence and terror will be replaced by the politics of reconciliation," declared Koirala who said he had put his entire political career at risk by venturing on this path of peace and democracy. "Being a de
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"Beginning today, the politics of killing, violence and terror will be replaced by the politics of reconciliation," declared Koirala who said he had put his entire political career at risk by venturing on this path of peace and democracy. "Being a democrat, I wanted to bring non-democrats into the framework of democracy. I was warned by many friends about the hazards of dealing with terrorists but I thought that bringing all under democratic framework was the duty of a democrat." Prachanda stated that with the signing of the CPA, people of Nepal were in a position to give message to the entire world. "The continuity of 238-year-old tradition has been broken now. This is the victory of Nepalese people and the loss of regressive elements," he claimed. Prachanda said that like in the war, his party would work with equal zeal to implement the peace accord.
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November - 21 
A statement issued by the American embassy in Kathmandu also welcomed the signing of the accord. It said: "The US Embassy welcomes the announcement of a comprehensive peace agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Maoists. We hope this step
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A statement issued by the American embassy in Kathmandu also welcomed the signing of the accord. It said: "The US Embassy welcomes the announcement of a comprehensive peace agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Maoists. We hope this step will place Nepal on the path of lasting peace and democracy. We want the peace process to work and we pledge our full support. We support an agreement that safeguards the aspirations of the Nepali people." Tags
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November - 21 
By making the cease-fire permanent, the accord declares the armed insurgency that began in February 1996 as officially over. Effective immediately, the CPA states that illegal carrying of weapons, their display and any kind of attack, threat and inti
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By making the cease-fire permanent, the accord declares the armed insurgency that began in February 1996 as officially over. Effective immediately, the CPA states that illegal carrying of weapons, their display and any kind of attack, threat and intimidation would, henceforth, be punishable by law. Reiterating the commitment to hold the elections of CA by mid-June, 2007, the CPA prohibits all kinds of illegal use of weapons, raid, ambush, mining, aerial attack, abduction, etc. Within 30 days, both the sides will share information regarding the placement of mines and within 60 days they all would be disabled, it states. On the issue of implementation and monitoring, the accord states that the UN will be allowed to continue its monitoring of human rights. Likewise, the UN team will be asked to verify and monitor arms and army management, which will be as per the November 8 agreement. It also states that the UN will be asked to observe the CA polls as well.
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November - 21 
In a ceremony held at the Birendra International Convention Center in capital Kathmandu on November 21-evening, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Maoist chairman Prachanda signed the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) 2006 bringing the decade-lo
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In a ceremony held at the Birendra International Convention Center in capital Kathmandu on November 21-evening, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Maoist chairman Prachanda signed the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) 2006 bringing the decade-long armed insurgency to an end and promising to chart a new destiny for "peaceful and democratic" new Nepal, according to Nepal News.
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November - 21 
Inclusive of provisions on human rights, civil and political rights, arms and army management, socio-economic transformation, among others, the ten-point CPA was signed in the presence of ministers, political party leaders, Maoist leaders, foreign di
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Inclusive of provisions on human rights, civil and political rights, arms and army management, socio-economic transformation, among others, the ten-point CPA was signed in the presence of ministers, political party leaders, Maoist leaders, foreign diplomats, law-makers, government officials and media representatives. The preamble of the CPA reiterates the commitment of the two parties – the government and the Maoists – to abide by the previous agreements and commitments and desires of the people.
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November - 21 
India has urged the two sides to “strictly abide” by their pledge to end the war. “We believe the agreement reflects overwhelming desire of the people of Nepal for peace and stability,” Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna said. He said
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India has urged the two sides to “strictly abide” by their pledge to end the war. “We believe the agreement reflects overwhelming desire of the people of Nepal for peace and stability,” Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna said. He said the “critical test” of the agreement will be its implementation. “Any violation of the accord must be dealt with under the laws of the land.”
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November - 21 
On November 22, King Gyanendra welcomed the peace agreement signed between the government and the Maoists on November 21, according to Nepal News. "His Majesty the King is pleased that a peace agreement has been concluded in keeping with the nation's
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On November 22, King Gyanendra welcomed the peace agreement signed between the government and the Maoists on November 21, according to Nepal News. "His Majesty the King is pleased that a peace agreement has been concluded in keeping with the nation's need and people's aspirations," a press statement issued by the Royal Palace Secretariat said, adding that the agreement has came as per the need of the country and aspiration of the people. Appreciating the contribution of all those involved to end bloodshed, violence and terrorism through the peace pact, the King also hoped that a prosperous and peaceful Nepal could be established with the collective effort of all the Nepalis through multiparty democracy.
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November - 21 
Some 800 People’s Liberation Army men arrived at Danapur in the eastern district of Ilam. A People’s Liberation Army brigade has been established at Danapur while the division headquarters would be at Chulachuli in the same district. Similarly, a for
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Some 800 People’s Liberation Army men arrived at Danapur in the eastern district of Ilam. A People’s Liberation Army brigade has been established at Danapur while the division headquarters would be at Chulachuli in the same district. Similarly, a force of 2600 People’s Liberation Army members left for Shaktipur in the Chitwan district from Hetauda in Makawanpur district on November 21-afternoon. Further, thousands of People’s Liberation Army men arrived at Dudhauli in the Sindhuli district, Ramnagar in the Nawalparasi district, Nuwagaon in the Rolpa district, Dashrathpur in the Surkhet district and Masuriya in Kailali district by November 21-evening.
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November - 21 
The cantonment areas were finalised by the join team comprising the Maoist military commanders, government officials and UN representatives after field visits. Meanwhile, the government has formed a separate body called central coordinator’s office h
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The cantonment areas were finalised by the join team comprising the Maoist military commanders, government officials and UN representatives after field visits. Meanwhile, the government has formed a separate body called central coordinator’s office headed by western regional administrator Sushil Jung Rana that will oversee the management of the camps.
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November - 21 
The government and Maoist negotiating teams held a six-hour meeting on November 20 in their attempt to finalise the Comprehensive Peace Agreement scheduled to be signed on November 21, today. Emerging from the meeting, Home Minister and Government Ch
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The government and Maoist negotiating teams held a six-hour meeting on November 20 in their attempt to finalise the Comprehensive Peace Agreement scheduled to be signed on November 21, today. Emerging from the meeting, Home Minister and Government Chief Negotiator Krishna Prasad Sitaula said, "We have reached agreement on most of the issues. We hope to conclude it tomorrow."
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November - 21 
The United Nations, India and the United States have reportedly welcomed the Comprehensive Peace Accord between the Maoists and the government, Himalayan Times reported. “Those involved on both sides are to be congratulated for their hard work in fin
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The United Nations, India and the United States have reportedly welcomed the Comprehensive Peace Accord between the Maoists and the government, Himalayan Times reported. “Those involved on both sides are to be congratulated for their hard work in finalising an agreement which is entirely a Nepali achievement,” said Ian Martin, the personal representative of UN chief Kofi Annan in Nepal. “The Secretary-General intends to move promptly to respond to the request to help in key areas of the peace process,” he said in a statement.
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November - 21 
A regional leader of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Amjad Hossain, was killed by his rivals in a crowded market area at Jalalpur in Sadar sub-district of Pabna on November 21, according to Daily Star. The attackers hu
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A regional leader of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Amjad Hossain, was killed by his rivals in a crowded market area at Jalalpur in Sadar sub-district of Pabna on November 21, according to Daily Star. The attackers hurled a bomb at people chasing them, causing injuries to one person. One of the assailants, named Dulal, was, however, caught by the local people and handed over to the RAB personnel. Subsequently, acting on the information provided by Dulal, RAB engaged in an encounter with the PBCP cadres at Dhopaghata village under Pabna sadar sub-district. Three extremists, including the already arrested one, were killed in the encounter. A rifle, two bombs and some bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 21 
A civilian, D. A Subramaniyam Indan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Thorankadu area.
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A civilian, D. A Subramaniyam Indan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Thorankadu area.
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November - 21 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants triggered a claymore mine explosion at Gnaniyar Valavu in the Varani Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring three others, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants triggered a claymore mine explosion at Gnaniyar Valavu in the Varani Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring three others, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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November - 21 
Daily News reports that thousands of Tamil civilians staged a protest in Batticaloa and Mankerni demanding the LTTE to allow more than 30,000 civilians forcibly kept by them in Vakarai and Mankerni areas to cross into cleared areas (area under Govern
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Daily News reports that thousands of Tamil civilians staged a protest in Batticaloa and Mankerni demanding the LTTE to allow more than 30,000 civilians forcibly kept by them in Vakarai and Mankerni areas to cross into cleared areas (area under Government control) in Batticaloa. According to sources in Batticaloa, hundreds of civilians protested in front of the Batticaloa office of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission demanding the SLMM to exert pressure on the LTTE to allow civilians to move into Government controlled areas.
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November - 21 
LTTE cadres at Awarankal in the Jaffna district killed another civilian, Krishnapille Senthilrajah.
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LTTE cadres at Awarankal in the Jaffna district killed another civilian, Krishnapille Senthilrajah.
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November - 21 
LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Anura Dissanayake, in the Mathawiththiyalkulam area of Vavuniya district.
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LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Anura Dissanayake, in the Mathawiththiyalkulam area of Vavuniya district.
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November - 21 
Naval troops recovered 11 hand grenades from the Salli area in Trincomalee district.
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Naval troops recovered 11 hand grenades from the Salli area in Trincomalee district.
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November - 21 
On November 21, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres hiding behind the premises of the Jaffna Bishop House in close proximity to the Army sentry point opened fire at the troops on duty. No casualties were reported. During subsequent search operations, troops re
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On November 21, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres hiding behind the premises of the Jaffna Bishop House in close proximity to the Army sentry point opened fire at the troops on duty. No casualties were reported. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one used pistol ammunition round from the compound of the Bishop House.
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November - 21 
One LTTE cadre who had run away from a weapon-training camp of the outfit surrendered to the troops at Kadjuwatte Army detachment.
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One LTTE cadre who had run away from a weapon-training camp of the outfit surrendered to the troops at Kadjuwatte Army detachment.
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November - 21 
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera urged the international community to further strengthen the hand of the Government, which is fully committed to a negotiated settlement within the contours of democracy, human rights and pluralism. Speak
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Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera urged the international community to further strengthen the hand of the Government, which is fully committed to a negotiated settlement within the contours of democracy, human rights and pluralism. Speaking in Parliament, he said, "Our friends internationally, and am happy to say we have many today - USA, Japan, UK, the European Union, Canada, Australia, our great neighbour India and of course our facilitator Norway- strengthen our hands even further whilst applying pressure on the LTTE to change its violent ways. The LTTE must be told in no uncertain terms that terrorism will not help them achieve their goals." He added, "Sri Lanka's problem is not a classic textbook case of conflict resolution where a standard boilerplate solution could be applied. A romanticised notion of LTTE being "freedom fighters" is the biggest obstacle for some of our wide eyed friends in understanding Sri Lanka's ethnic issue."
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November - 21 
The Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference, the United States (U.S.), European Union, Japan, and Norway, issuing a joint statement after November 21 meeting in Washington in U.S., condemned the systematic ceasefire violations by both the Sri Lanka
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The Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference, the United States (U.S.), European Union, Japan, and Norway, issuing a joint statement after November 21 meeting in Washington in U.S., condemned the systematic ceasefire violations by both the Sri Lanka Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and urged both parties to immediately cease hostilities. The Co-Chairs said that they are alarmed by the rising level of violence and condemned the LTTE for ‘initiating hostilities from heavily populated areas’. Co-chairs also blamed the Sri Lankan Government for responding to the outfit instigated attacks.
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November - 21 
The Experts Panel of Sri Lanka's All Party Conference (APC) is reportedly finalising its proposals on behalf of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC). The APRC was appointed by the APC to prepare a framework for the devolution of power to sol
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The Experts Panel of Sri Lanka's All Party Conference (APC) is reportedly finalising its proposals on behalf of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC). The APRC was appointed by the APC to prepare a framework for the devolution of power to solve the country’s ethnic problem. It is reported that the proposed devolution of power exceeds the devolution of power granted by the year 2000 draft Constitution, sources said. However, the 'federalism' term that often rouses wrath from members of the Sinhalese majority is reportedly alluded to in the power devolution proposals. The electoral system will also be reformed with half of the legislature elected through the first past-the-post system and the other half through the existing proportional representation system. The executive presidency is to be retained with some clippings, sources said. A second Chamber for the Parliament has also been proposed.
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November - 21 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets on November 21 attacked a major LTTE Sea-Tiger training base north of Puthukudirippu in Mullaitivu district, destroying it after the target was confirmed. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe sa
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets on November 21 attacked a major LTTE Sea-Tiger training base north of Puthukudirippu in Mullaitivu district, destroying it after the target was confirmed. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, “These targets had been previously identified as training bases of the Sea Tigers and had been used as launching pads to attack the Navy and ground forces in the east during the recent past.” A day earlier, SLAF carried out aerial attacks on identified LTTE targets in Kiranchi, north of Mannar, destroying a logistic base of the Sea-Tigers. Sources confirmed that the base of the Sea-Tigers, who have been waging intermittent attacks on the Sri Lanka Navy at sea, was completely destroyed. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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November - 21 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians from Batticaloa district have written a letter to the Parliamentary Speaker, saying they have received death threats over the phone and were informed specifically that if they did not resign from bei
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians from Batticaloa district have written a letter to the Parliamentary Speaker, saying they have received death threats over the phone and were informed specifically that if they did not resign from being Members of Parliament, they would be killed. The letter said, "The person who spoke to each of us introduced himself as Gunanan of the Thamil Eela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) Batticaloa Office. He warned that if the eight MPs belonging to the Tamil National Alliance (ITAK) from the Eastern Province did not resign by the 27th of November 2006, all eight MPs will end up receiving the ‘Maamanithar’ (Great Human Being) award posthumously as all eight MPs would be killed. The caller stated that this was the order of their leader.” The MPs pointed out that parliamentarians, Joseph Pararajasingham and Nadarajah Raviraj, were also assassinated after receiving similar death threats. The MPs strongly urged the Speaker as the custodian of the rights and privileges of the Members of Parliament to take all necessary steps to enable them to carry out their duties safely for the people who voted them to office.
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November - 21 
The U.S Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, R. Nicholas Burns, reiterated his country’s support for Sri Lanka to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the island country. Strongly denouncing the LTTE as a terrorist group, h
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The U.S Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, R. Nicholas Burns, reiterated his country’s support for Sri Lanka to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the island country. Strongly denouncing the LTTE as a terrorist group, he said that the LTTE is responsible for the massive bloodshed in the country, adding, “We hold the Tamil Tigers responsible for much of what has gone wrong in the country.”
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November - 22 
A civilian, identified as Asem Biren Singh, was injured when police personnel fired at some miscreants who ran away when stopped for checking in the Laipham Khunou area under Lamphel police station, according to Imphal Free Press.
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A civilian, identified as Asem Biren Singh, was injured when police personnel fired at some miscreants who ran away when stopped for checking in the Laipham Khunou area under Lamphel police station, according to Imphal Free Press.
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November - 22 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants targeting a security convoy at an unspecified place near Naguapara village in the West Garo Hills district on November 22-morning, reports
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants targeting a security convoy at an unspecified place near Naguapara village in the West Garo Hills district on November 22-morning, reports Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 22 
Another IED was also recovered from a hillock in the same locality, and was later defused.
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Another IED was also recovered from a hillock in the same locality, and was later defused.
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November - 22 
Guwahati Police arrested nine persons in connection with the November 5 bomb blasts at Fancy Bazaar and Patharquary, in which at least ten persons were killed. Separately, they also recovered a programmable timer device from a house in the city on No
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Guwahati Police arrested nine persons in connection with the November 5 bomb blasts at Fancy Bazaar and Patharquary, in which at least ten persons were killed. Separately, they also recovered a programmable timer device from a house in the city on November 22-night. Several persons were arrested in connection with the seizure, according to Hindu.
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November - 22 
Karnataka Home Minister, M. P. Prakash, said that the State government will establish three more police stations in the Maoist-affected areas. Speaking to New Indian Express on November 22 at Sringeri Mutt in the Chikmagalur (now known as Chikkamagal
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Karnataka Home Minister, M. P. Prakash, said that the State government will establish three more police stations in the Maoist-affected areas. Speaking to New Indian Express on November 22 at Sringeri Mutt in the Chikmagalur (now known as Chikkamagalooru) district, he said, “We will spend INR 5 crore to improve police infrastructure in these areas.” He further said that there were about 25 Maoists operating in the Western Ghats region.
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November - 22 
On November 22, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court, pronouncing verdict in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast cases, dismissed the plea of accused Moin Quershi claiming juvenile status and seeking directio
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On November 22, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court, pronouncing verdict in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast cases, dismissed the plea of accused Moin Quershi claiming juvenile status and seeking direction to transfer the case to a Juvenile Court, reports Daily New & Analysis. Judge P. D. Kode, while dismissing his plea, held that the accused cannot take advantage of the amendment in Juvenile Justice Act as he was not under the age bracket at the time of arrest. The court observed that the accused cannot file application under section 7-A of the Juvenile Justice Act as the same is not applicable to him and he can be tried by this court under TADA. Qureshi, accused of throwing a hand-grenade at Mahim Causeway, is facing 11 charges under various sections of the TADA, Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and others. Police had earlier recovered 17 hand-grenades at his instance from a building in Mahim.
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November - 22 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants shot dead their own cadre, identified as Laishram Herojit, at Sekmaijin in the Imphal West district on November 22, reports Sangai Express. Before the killing, the outfit issued a statemen
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants shot dead their own cadre, identified as Laishram Herojit, at Sekmaijin in the Imphal West district on November 22, reports Sangai Express. Before the killing, the outfit issued a statement on November 21, admitting that Herojit alias Thouba, a member of its Phingang Lanmee (Red Army), was involved in the rape of a woman and her would-be mother–in-law at Sekmaijin and pledged to award him the death penalty. The outfit had also asked the other persons involved in the rape to surrender to the outfit party at the earliest, failing which they would also be awarded the death penalty. As reported earlier, Laishram Herojit and four unidentified youths raped a woman, identified as Wahida Bibi, and her would-be mother–in-law, when the woman reportedly eloped with her boyfriend, Subir Ahmed alias Boycha, on November 21.
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November - 22 
The ‘chairman’ of India Tiger Force, Mazumdar, was arrested at Bishnupur under Dholai block along in the Cachar district along Assam-Mizoram border on an unspecified date.
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The ‘chairman’ of India Tiger Force, Mazumdar, was arrested at Bishnupur under Dholai block along in the Cachar district along Assam-Mizoram border on an unspecified date.
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November - 22 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Sarguja and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh on November 22. In the Balrampur police district of Sarguja, police personnel k
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Sarguja and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh on November 22. In the Balrampur police district of Sarguja, police personnel killed two Maoists (reportedly hailing from Jharkhand), Sanjay Singh and Lal Bihari, in the Joba forest near Manikpur village. A ‘zonal commander’ of the outfit, Ram Singh Cherwa (also from Jharkhand), reportedly escaped with bullet injuries. Balrampur Superintendent of Police, S.R.P. Kalluri, said that the operation was conducted on a tip-off from an informer that more than 40 Maoists from Jharkhand had sneaked into Chhattisgarh.
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November - 22 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing a public rally at Behalabari under Khowai sub-division in the West Tripura district on November 22, is reported to have said that development activities were hampered by militancy, according to Tr
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing a public rally at Behalabari under Khowai sub-division in the West Tripura district on November 22, is reported to have said that development activities were hampered by militancy, according to Tripurainfo. He said militant outfits have the ability to carry out bloody killings even as large number of militants have surrendered during the past two and half years. He appealed to the parents of militants to bring the misguided youth to the mainstream by giving up violence.
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November - 22 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres were injured in an encounter between Tripura State Rifles personnel and militants at a village along Khowai-Kamalpur bordering areas in the Dhalai district on November 22-morning, according to Tr
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres were injured in an encounter between Tripura State Rifles personnel and militants at a village along Khowai-Kamalpur bordering areas in the Dhalai district on November 22-morning, according to Tripurainfo. While the other militants managed to escape, one AK-47 rifle and one Self Loading Rifle were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter reportedly followed the departure of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar from Kamalpur on the same morning.
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November - 22 
Two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants wee arrested in the national capital New Delhi along with a large quantity of explosives, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said on November 22 (today). Imran and Ghulam Rasool, hail
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Two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants wee arrested in the national capital New Delhi along with a large quantity of explosives, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said on November 22 (today). Imran and Ghulam Rasool, hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, were arrested from a shopping complex in the Rohini locality of Northwest Delhi by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, according to Zee News. Around 1.5 kg of RDX, INR 2.5 lakh and two timers were recovered from their possession. While Imran is a resident of Rohini, Rasool had arrived in Delhi a few days ago.
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November - 22 
Two vehicles were damaged when unidentified militants exploded a bomb at the courtyard of IFCD superintending engineer at Keikhu under Porompat police station.
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Two vehicles were damaged when unidentified militants exploded a bomb at the courtyard of IFCD superintending engineer at Keikhu under Porompat police station.
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November - 22 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on November 22 that a "foreign country" and its spy agency were directing terrorist groups to the hinterland and making attempts to use local miscreants and organisations to perpetrate violent activities in the
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on November 22 that a "foreign country" and its spy agency were directing terrorist groups to the hinterland and making attempts to use local miscreants and organisations to perpetrate violent activities in the country, reports The Hindu. Inaugurating a three-day conference of State police chiefs in New Delhi, he said, "Apart from prominent individuals, organisations, institutions, vital installations, economic centres and important heritage monuments, our maritime interests are likely targets.” Patil further said that India's proposed civil nuclear deal with the US has made the country's atomic power plants highly vulnerable to terrorist threats, reports Indian Express. "In view of the recent Indo-US agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation, our atomic power plants have become highly vulnerable”. He said that key installations in the oil and natural gas sector, defence, communications and IT are also equally vulnerable. "Some Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist operatives are being trained specifically for sabotage of oil installations. There are plans to occupy some uninhabited islands and use them as bases for launching operations on the Indian coast,” Patil said. He added "They also plan to induct arms, ammunition through the sea routes. Simultaneously, we understand the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) has been collecting information on the location of various refineries on or near the Indian coastline.”
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November - 22 
Power supply to vast areas in the Kohlu and Barkhan districts of Balochistan was suspended after a pylon of the main transmission line was blown up near Barkhan on November 22, according to Dawn.
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Power supply to vast areas in the Kohlu and Barkhan districts of Balochistan was suspended after a pylon of the main transmission line was blown up near Barkhan on November 22, according to Dawn.
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November - 22 
The Sariab police have registered a treason case against Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, son of slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, for speaking against the army and the government in his press conference in October 2006.
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The Sariab police have registered a treason case against Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, son of slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, for speaking against the army and the government in his press conference in October 2006.
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November - 22 
Members of the People’s Liberation Army have started flocking to the seven main cantonment areas around the country, as the deadline for them to enter the camps ends on November 22, today, according to Nepal News. Reports from the districts said majo
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Members of the People’s Liberation Army have started flocking to the seven main cantonment areas around the country, as the deadline for them to enter the camps ends on November 22, today, according to Nepal News. Reports from the districts said majority of the People’s Liberation Army members have come to the cantonment areas along with their weapons by November 21-evening and, according to Maoist commanders, the remaining are expected to assemble by today.
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November - 22 
A regional PBCP leader, Sanowar Hossain, was killed during a shootout at Rajapur village under Belkuchi sub-district of Sirajganj after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel intercepted a secret meeting of the outfit. A revolver and a bullet were re
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A regional PBCP leader, Sanowar Hossain, was killed during a shootout at Rajapur village under Belkuchi sub-district of Sirajganj after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel intercepted a secret meeting of the outfit. A revolver and a bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Two RAB personnel were injured during the encounter.
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November - 22 
In Pabna district, a senior PBCP- Lal Pataka extremist, Abdus Samad alias Lorka Samad, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Sreepur village under Sadar sub-district. RAB sources said that Samad had become the ‘commander’ of PBCP Lal Patak
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In Pabna district, a senior PBCP- Lal Pataka extremist, Abdus Samad alias Lorka Samad, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Sreepur village under Sadar sub-district. RAB sources said that Samad had become the ‘commander’ of PBCP Lal Pataka faction in Pabna district after its central leader Kamrul Master was killed in an encounter few months ago.
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November - 22 
In the Kushtia district, a PBCP extremist, identified as Mezbaur Rahman, was killed in an encounter with police personnel in the housing area of the town. He was arrested earlier in the day from Kushtia judge court premises. An Italian-make pistol an
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In the Kushtia district, a PBCP extremist, identified as Mezbaur Rahman, was killed in an encounter with police personnel in the housing area of the town. He was arrested earlier in the day from Kushtia judge court premises. An Italian-make pistol and 14 bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 22 
Three cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed on November 22 in the Sirajganj, Pabna and Kushtia districts in separate encounters with security force personnel.
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Three cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed on November 22 in the Sirajganj, Pabna and Kushtia districts in separate encounters with security force personnel.
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November - 22 
According to Tamil newspaper Sudar Oli, the LTTE ideologue, Anton Balasingham, is reportedly suffering from an advanced stage of cancer and is battling for his life. He was the chief negotiator for the LTTE in all major negotiations until his illness
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According to Tamil newspaper Sudar Oli, the LTTE ideologue, Anton Balasingham, is reportedly suffering from an advanced stage of cancer and is battling for his life. He was the chief negotiator for the LTTE in all major negotiations until his illness worsened.
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November - 22 
In an interview to NDTV the political wing head of the LTTE, S. P. Thamilselvan, claimed that the LTTE had nothing to do with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination. He demanded that the case should be further investigated. He said, "We need the support of t
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In an interview to NDTV the political wing head of the LTTE, S. P. Thamilselvan, claimed that the LTTE had nothing to do with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination. He demanded that the case should be further investigated. He said, "We need the support of the Indian government and the people. They should recognise our struggle for liberation. We want to know whether we have been rightly accused of the murder of Rajiv Gandhi. The LTTE or the movement has never admitted to the murder. More details of that incident need to be examined."
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November - 22 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a naval sub unit at Pallimune in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a naval sub unit at Pallimune in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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November - 22 
On November 22, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets attacked LTTE Sea-Tiger bases at Vedithalathivu, north of Mannar and Kallar, south of Mannar between 9.00-9.30 a.m. Both the bases that were being used by the outfit to launch attacks on the Navy have
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On November 22, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets attacked LTTE Sea-Tiger bases at Vedithalathivu, north of Mannar and Kallar, south of Mannar between 9.00-9.30 a.m. Both the bases that were being used by the outfit to launch attacks on the Navy have been badly damaged or destroyed after the aerial attacks, information confirmed. However, no casualties were reported till last reports came in.
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November - 22 
One Police constable was injured in a LTTE grenade attack at the Nelliady Magistrate Courts in the Point Pedro area.
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One Police constable was injured in a LTTE grenade attack at the Nelliady Magistrate Courts in the Point Pedro area.
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November - 22 
Suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead two civilians, identified as Ponnadorai Ramakrisnan and Kannanthambi Sathrarajah, close to the rail tracks at Sangama in the Trincomalee district.
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Suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead two civilians, identified as Ponnadorai Ramakrisnan and Kannanthambi Sathrarajah, close to the rail tracks at Sangama in the Trincomalee district.
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November - 22 
The political wing of the LTTE-breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), announced that it is ready to lay down arms provided the ‘repressive acts’ of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran are brought ‘under
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The political wing of the LTTE-breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), announced that it is ready to lay down arms provided the ‘repressive acts’ of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran are brought ‘under control’. Daily Mirror quoted Azaath Maulana, a TMVP spokesperson, as saying that the group was prepared to lay down arms. “The TMVP spokesman quoted Mr Karuna as saying they never wished to have a ‘friendship’ with weapons or to cause destruction and death by continuing a meaningless armed struggle but, were forced to do so as a result of Mr Prabhakaran’s actions,” the paper said. The announcement comes in the wake of the group being officially added to the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General’s "list of shame", that aims to discredit Governments and armed groups committing grave crimes against children, on November 17.
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November - 22 
The Sri Lanka Government said there is no change in its stand on permanently reopening the A-9 highway to Jaffna. Government Defence spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, told the media that the Government stands by the five conditions forward
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The Sri Lanka Government said there is no change in its stand on permanently reopening the A-9 highway to Jaffna. Government Defence spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, told the media that the Government stands by the five conditions forwarded to the LTTE to permanently reopen the A-9 road. Meanwhile, the LTTE rejected a Government request for a guarantee that a convoy of essential items to be sent to the northern Jaffna peninsula by road would be allowed to pass safely through the LTTE-held territory. “We reject the government plans to send a on-off aid convoy. Our demand is for the road to be permanently opened,” said LTTE spokesperson Daya Master. Rambukwella told Reuters that Nordic truce monitors and a U.N. envoy have misled Sri Lanka's main financial donors about cease-fire violations by the Military. He said, "The co-chairs would have been influenced by Allan Rock and the SLMM (Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission) and that is misleading… Obviously on the basis of national security, we have to react on certain issues. That can be ... systematic erosion or violation of the ceasefire. But this becomes inevitable unless the LTTE change their stance of terror." He was commenting on the co-chairs earlier statement in which they said, "The co-chairs view with alarm the rising level of violence in Sri Lanka that has led to significant loss of life and widespread human rights violations. The co-chairs condemn the continued and systematic ceasefire violations by government of Sri Lanka and LTTE. The co-chairs particularly condemn the LTTE for initiating hostilities from heavily populated areas and the government of Sri Lanka for firing into such vulnerable areas and killing and wounding innocent civilians."
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November - 22 
The Sri Lankan Government stated that it was willing to immediately resume stalled peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), but accused the outfit of not cooperating. Government Defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, told As
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The Sri Lankan Government stated that it was willing to immediately resume stalled peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), but accused the outfit of not cooperating. Government Defence spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, told Associated Press on November 22, “Our government is willing to go an extra mile to resume peace talks so that the cycle of violence can stop. But they are not reciprocating.”
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November - 22 
Three home guards were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened small arms fire towards home guards on duty at Atambagashandiya in the Vavuniya district on November 22.
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Three home guards were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened small arms fire towards home guards on duty at Atambagashandiya in the Vavuniya district on November 22.
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November - 23 
A civilian, Ksh Ongbi Ngangbam Ningol Anita Devi, was shot at and wounded by the Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL) militants at Wari in the Imphal East district on November 23, for allegedly assaulting the invigilator who caught her cheating during the e
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A civilian, Ksh Ongbi Ngangbam Ningol Anita Devi, was shot at and wounded by the Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL) militants at Wari in the Imphal East district on November 23, for allegedly assaulting the invigilator who caught her cheating during the examination held at L.M.S. Law College on November 18, according to Sangai Express.
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November - 23 
A former agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), wanted in an alleged conspiracy to create communal disturbance in the Hyderabad city in 2004, was arrested by the police, according to NDTV. Police officials said on November 23 that Abdul Khad
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A former agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), wanted in an alleged conspiracy to create communal disturbance in the Hyderabad city in 2004, was arrested by the police, according to NDTV. Police officials said on November 23 that Abdul Khadeer alias Khadeer was part of the conspiracy hatched by a person named Mohammed Naseeruddin, who is presently lodged in a Gujarat jail in connection with the murder case of former Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya. Khadeer was later remanded to judicial custody by a local court.
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November - 23 
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the Bhairamgarh area of Bijapur police district in Dantewada. Five other Maoists were arrested during the operation. Inspector-General of Police (Bastar), R.K. Viz
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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the Bhairamgarh area of Bijapur police district in Dantewada. Five other Maoists were arrested during the operation. Inspector-General of Police (Bastar), R.K. Viz, said the slain Maoist leader - in uniform - was yet to be identified.
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November - 23 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘Sgt.’ Limasashi Ao, was shot dead by unidentified militants in an internecine clash at Ahthibung in the Dimapur district on November 23, reports Morung Express.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘Sgt.’ Limasashi Ao, was shot dead by unidentified militants in an internecine clash at Ahthibung in the Dimapur district on November 23, reports Morung Express.
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November - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, Police shot dead three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres in an encounter at village Hunzar under the jurisdiction of Marwah police station in Doda district on November 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Manohar S
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According to Daily Excelsior, Police shot dead three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres in an encounter at village Hunzar under the jurisdiction of Marwah police station in Doda district on November 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Manohar Singh, said a police team from Panchdhara and Nant Nullah pickets in Marwah area launched a search operation at village Hunzar after securing information that the three had taken shelter in the area. The three were identified as Mudasir (code name Hanzla), Mohammed Irfan (code name Abu Sohail), both residents of Pati Mahal and Mohammed Ismail (code name Umer), a resident of Gujjar Kothan. Two AK rifles, four AK magazines, one hand grenades, one radio set, one pouch and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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November - 23 
According to IANS, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on November 23, set ablaze eight vehicles, opened fire on the para-military India Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp and on the huts of workers engaged in a road-building projec
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According to IANS, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on November 23, set ablaze eight vehicles, opened fire on the para-military India Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp and on the huts of workers engaged in a road-building project at Belapari in the West Midnapore district, across the border with Jharkhand. The target of the attack was the Prime Minister's Gram Sadak Yojana road project, which the Maoists believe will give security forces better access to insurgents’ hideouts, police sources said. A senior police official said, “The guerrillas use a forest corridor to travel to and from Jharkhand. If good roads are built, security forces can step up vigil.” The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in the region in the run-up to a state-wide shutdown called by the Maoists on December 14.
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November - 23 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi questioned the practical value of the core demand made by the ULFA for restoration of sovereignty of Asom. Speaking on the peace process, he said, “… But I’m sure the PCG alone cannot make any breakthrough. They are n
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi questioned the practical value of the core demand made by the ULFA for restoration of sovereignty of Asom. Speaking on the peace process, he said, “… But I’m sure the PCG alone cannot make any breakthrough. They are not representative of the people of Assam but only a group nominated by Ulfa. The civil society has to be involved and we are working towards that.”
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November - 23 
He said that terrorism was no longer centred in Jammu and Kashmir and all efforts were being made by outfits to take it other parts of India. "By and large these attempts have remained unsuccessful and our security apparatus must be alert and resilie
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He said that terrorism was no longer centred in Jammu and Kashmir and all efforts were being made by outfits to take it other parts of India. "By and large these attempts have remained unsuccessful and our security apparatus must be alert and resilient enough to meet the grace threats," he added.
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November - 23 
Imphal Free Press, quoting official sources, reported that unidentified militants attacked security force personnel who were conducting a search operation at an unspecified place between the Nongmaikhong and Wapokpi villages of Bishnupur district on
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Imphal Free Press, quoting official sources, reported that unidentified militants attacked security force personnel who were conducting a search operation at an unspecified place between the Nongmaikhong and Wapokpi villages of Bishnupur district on November 23. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 23 
In the State, Police arrested Choudhary Fazal Hussain, a Government teacher from village Pangai in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, for his links with the LeT outfit and involvement in grenade attacks. He was said to be in touch with his sis
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In the State, Police arrested Choudhary Fazal Hussain, a Government teacher from village Pangai in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, for his links with the LeT outfit and involvement in grenade attacks. He was said to be in touch with his sister’s son, a militant operating from Pakistan and LeT ‘area commander’ Saifullah, operating in Thannamandi.
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November - 23 
Maintaining that the growth of the mafia, urban gangs, drug trafficking, kidnapping and threats to security of women and aged people had proliferated because of rapid urbanisation, the Prime Minister noted that at one level this was on account of gro
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Maintaining that the growth of the mafia, urban gangs, drug trafficking, kidnapping and threats to security of women and aged people had proliferated because of rapid urbanisation, the Prime Minister noted that at one level this was on account of growing disparities.
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November - 23 
Noting that Maoist violence was still a major internal security challenge that had swamped vast swathes, the Prime Minister said effective policing had to be dovetailed with employment generation, land reforms and redistribution of land. "Naxalite gr
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Noting that Maoist violence was still a major internal security challenge that had swamped vast swathes, the Prime Minister said effective policing had to be dovetailed with employment generation, land reforms and redistribution of land. "Naxalite groups continue their attempts to spread their influence in the countryside and threaten the internal security environment. I am pained when I see the extent of suffering inflicted on ordinary people."
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November - 23 
On November 23, an aide of prime conspirator Tiger Memon was among the two persons pronounced guilty by the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court for their complicity in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts. Liaqat Ali Khan
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On November 23, an aide of prime conspirator Tiger Memon was among the two persons pronounced guilty by the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court for their complicity in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts. Liaqat Ali Khan was found guilty under sections 3 (3) of TADA (P) Act for aiding and abetting terrorist acts by allowing Memon and Yeda Yaqub to store 80 cartons of RDX at his store-room in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area and transporting them to other places. He was also held guilty under sections 5 and 6 of the Explosive Substance Act. However he was absolved of conspiracy charges. Noor Mohammad Khan, a builder, was found guilty of keeping in his store-room 58 bags of RDX smuggled by Memon and later disposing of the bags in a creek. He was also held guilty under section 5 of TADA (P) Act for possessing RDX and section 201 of IPC for concealing evidence. The court, however, acquitted him under section 6 of TADA and Explosive Substance Act and charges of conspiracy. With these two convictions, the number of those found guilty in the case has risen to 81.
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November - 23 
One AK-56 rifle with one magazine and 19 rounds, one 9mm Chinese pistol with one magazine and two rounds were recovered by the police from Kalash Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Further, a suspect was arrested from Akramabad in Doda
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One AK-56 rifle with one magazine and 19 rounds, one 9mm Chinese pistol with one magazine and two rounds were recovered by the police from Kalash Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Further, a suspect was arrested from Akramabad in Doda along with one hand grenade. Separately, from under a boulder at Kanderu in Doda, security forces recovered one magazine each of AK and SLR, 53 AK rounds, two UBGL grenades and one binocular. Four RP rockets and 70 AK rounds were recovered by the troops from village Sewa in the Doda district.
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November - 23 
PTI quoting intelligence sources said the ULFA is now recruiting Bangladeshi youths to carry out militancy in the country, since the outfit is unable to mobilize youth from Assam. “These days, the ULFA is finding it difficult to recruit Asomiya youth
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PTI quoting intelligence sources said the ULFA is now recruiting Bangladeshi youths to carry out militancy in the country, since the outfit is unable to mobilize youth from Assam. “These days, the ULFA is finding it difficult to recruit Asomiya youths in its ranks. It is now learnt to be recruiting young people from poor families of Bangladesh,” said the sources. Reports added that ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua, had visited Pakistan to seek its assistance in the outfit’s activities and Pakistani youths were also likely to join in the outfit’s activities ‘very soon’.
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November - 23 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, ‘corporal’ Tombisana, during a search operation at Moreh in the Chandel district on November23, reports Sangai Express.
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, ‘corporal’ Tombisana, during a search operation at Moreh in the Chandel district on November23, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 23 
Sivasagar district police stated that only 40 per cent of the huge ransom extorted in the name of ULFA goes to the outfit, with the rest 60 per cent being invested in business by persons who are never suspected to be ULFA activists, reports Sentinel.
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Sivasagar district police stated that only 40 per cent of the huge ransom extorted in the name of ULFA goes to the outfit, with the rest 60 per cent being invested in business by persons who are never suspected to be ULFA activists, reports Sentinel. This was revealed from the confession of two ULFA agents, Anupam Ojah and Anil Dutta, who were arrested earlier.
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November - 23 
Stating that India was exposed to threats from various sources bent on weakening the polity and hindering economic progress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the challenge of terrorism must be countered comprehensively, accordin
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Stating that India was exposed to threats from various sources bent on weakening the polity and hindering economic progress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the challenge of terrorism must be countered comprehensively, according to Times of India. "Open societies like ours are increasingly vulnerable to threats from many sources. There are misguided elements at home and in our neighbourhood and their ideologies negate all that India stands for," Dr. Singh said at the annual conference of Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police in New Delhi.
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November - 23 
The Bhutanese Government reportedly reassured Assam that it would not allow its territory to be used by “militants inimical to the state and India”.
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The Bhutanese Government reportedly reassured Assam that it would not allow its territory to be used by “militants inimical to the state and India”.
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November - 23 
The Director of Intelligence Bureau, E. S. L. Narasimhan, told a gathering of senior police officials in New Delhi on November 23 that for effectively combating terrorism, not only are new laws required, but police officials also ought to be shielded
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The Director of Intelligence Bureau, E. S. L. Narasimhan, told a gathering of senior police officials in New Delhi on November 23 that for effectively combating terrorism, not only are new laws required, but police officials also ought to be shielded by a legal framework, according to Indian Express. “There is need for a more robust legal framework to deal with sudden terror attacks since police officials find themselves helpless in such situations. To counter terrorism, adequate legal protection to police officials is also needed,” he said. He also spoke about the harassment police personnel have to endure in courts for alleged human rights violations, Times of India reported. He expressed concern at the fact that officers responsible for neutralising Fidayeen (suicide squad) attacks are subjected to legal and extra-legal campaigns by activists. "We need to find answers to these issues as national counter-terrorism strategy suffers immensely when officers and men who put at stake everything in protecting society, find themselves helpless facing legal and extra-legal campaigns when the threats have receded," Narasimhan said.
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November - 23 
Three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed and 11 others were injured when an explosion was triggered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at the railway station in Guwahati on November 23-evening, reports Pres
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Three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed and 11 others were injured when an explosion was triggered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at the railway station in Guwahati on November 23-evening, reports Press Trust of India. The victims were identified as Vinay Chauhan, a rickshaw-puller, his wife Reena Chauhan and their child Uday. The Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX) planted in a cycle-rickshaw was reportedly detonated by the programmable timed delayed device (PTD).
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November - 23 
Heavy fighting between security forces (SFs) and insurgents was reported from the Karmo Wadh and Tartani areas of Kohlu district in Balochistan on November 23. According to Dawn, fighting erupted when insurgents attacked a vehicle of the SFs in the T
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Heavy fighting between security forces (SFs) and insurgents was reported from the Karmo Wadh and Tartani areas of Kohlu district in Balochistan on November 23. According to Dawn, fighting erupted when insurgents attacked a vehicle of the SFs in the Tartani area and fired rockets on a post in Karmo Wadh. Sources said that insurgents hiding in mountains fired a number of rockets on the vehicle, but it was not hit. Troops present in the area rushed to the place and returned fire. According to another report, insurgents attacked a SF post in Karmo Wadh using rockets and heavy weapons. After foiling both the attacks, SFs launched a search operation in Karmo Wadh, Tartani and Pir Koh areas of Kohlu and Dera Bugti districts. Helicopter gun-ships were seen in the area attacking hideouts of insurgents in the mountains. There have been no reports about casualties in the fighting. A caller identifying himself as Azad Baloch and claiming to be spokesperson of the banned Baloch Liberation Army said that the attacks in Tartani and Karmo Wadh areas had caused heavy casualties.
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November - 23 
On November 23, the Sindh High Court set aside the conviction of nine activists of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) and acquitted them in the Macedonian consulate explosion case, according to Daily Times. Syed Sohail Akhtar alias Musta
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On November 23, the Sindh High Court set aside the conviction of nine activists of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) and acquitted them in the Macedonian consulate explosion case, according to Daily Times. Syed Sohail Akhtar alias Mustafa, Zafar Iqbal alias Sohail, Naeem Rafi alias Nimi, Mohammad Atif alias Kamran, Mohammad Khalid, Mahmoodullah, Abdul Razzaq alias Bhaiya, Samirullah alias Somi and Syed Ahmar Kazmi were sentenced to an aggregate 60 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court in Karachi on August 25, 2004. They were prosecuted for killing three persons - Hameed Masih, Muhammad Asif and Ghazala Parveen - at midnight on December 5, 2002. The victims were at the consulate’s office in Karachi at the time.
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November - 23 
Police on November 23 unearthed a firearms manufacturing factory at Begumganj in the Naokhali district and recovered 13 unassembled revolvers, five light guns, a revolver manufacturing dice and some ammunition. According to Daily Star, three suspecte
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Police on November 23 unearthed a firearms manufacturing factory at Begumganj in the Naokhali district and recovered 13 unassembled revolvers, five light guns, a revolver manufacturing dice and some ammunition. According to Daily Star, three suspected gunrunners and one of their accomplices were arrested in this connection. The gun-runners were identified as Rahmat Ullah Sohel, Salauddin Salu, and Hedayet Ullah Manu.
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November - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Noadapara and Choudia villages under Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on November 23, reports Daily Star. 350 grams o
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Noadapara and Choudia villages under Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on November 23, reports Daily Star. 350 grams of explosives, marble stones, bomb-making materials and some bullets were recovered from them.
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November - 23 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when the Special Task Force (STF) opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres who shot dead three Police personnel and a home guard in the Ampara district on November 23, according to D
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when the Special Task Force (STF) opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres who shot dead three Police personnel and a home guard in the Ampara district on November 23, according to Daily News. Five security force (SF) personnel sustained injuries in the incident. SF personnel who were providing protection to farmers in their paddy fields at Ekolaha Ela in the Bakkiella area retaliated when the LTTE cadres carried out an attack at around 10.30 a.m. The STF intercepted LTTE transmission, which said over 12 LTTE cadres were killed during retaliation. According to the Civil Security Department Director General, Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, around 200 LTTE cadres stormed the 11th police post in Bakkiella to attack farmers in the paddy fields.
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November - 23 
For the third consecutive day, Sri Lanka Air Force jets carried out an aerial attack on a Sea-Tiger base north of Mullaitivu. The base was used by Sea-Tigers to launch suicide attacks on the Sri Lanka Navy and passenger vessels. However, no casualtie
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For the third consecutive day, Sri Lanka Air Force jets carried out an aerial attack on a Sea-Tiger base north of Mullaitivu. The base was used by Sea-Tigers to launch suicide attacks on the Sri Lanka Navy and passenger vessels. However, no casualties were reported till last reports came in.
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November - 23 
Four security force (SF) personnel were killed and five others injured in an LTTE attack at Bakkiella in Ampara on November 23.
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Four security force (SF) personnel were killed and five others injured in an LTTE attack at Bakkiella in Ampara on November 23.
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November - 23 
Security forces, while conducting a foot patrol at Sarasalai, came under a hand grenade attack by the LTTE on November 23. A claymore mine was also recovered from the incident site.
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Security forces, while conducting a foot patrol at Sarasalai, came under a hand grenade attack by the LTTE on November 23. A claymore mine was also recovered from the incident site.
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November - 23 
The Experts' Panel of the All Party Conference (APC) of Sri Lanka is to hand over its power devolution proposals to the All Party Representative Committee (APRC) next week. According to the APRC chairman, Minister Thissa Vitharana, all parties have a
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The Experts' Panel of the All Party Conference (APC) of Sri Lanka is to hand over its power devolution proposals to the All Party Representative Committee (APRC) next week. According to the APRC chairman, Minister Thissa Vitharana, all parties have agreed to widespread devolution of power as a solution to Sri Lanka's ethnic problem. The power devolution proposed by the Expert Panel is said to exceed the proposals in the 2000 draft Constitution, although the word ‘federalism’ is avoided. Ruling out the proposal by the Tigers for an Interim Self-Governing Authority, the Expert Panel has paid special attention to the Muslim areas in the North and East
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November - 23 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham has confirmed that he is suffering from terminal cancer. However, he said it was minor compared to the immense suffering of Sri Lanka's minority Tamils. He
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham has confirmed that he is suffering from terminal cancer. However, he said it was minor compared to the immense suffering of Sri Lanka's minority Tamils. He told the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net, “It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. When compared to the vast ocean of the collective tragedy faced by my people, my illness is merely a pebble. I am deeply sad that I am crippled by this illness, unable to contribute anything substantial towards the alleviation of the immense suffering and oppression of my people.”
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November - 23 
The LTTE has reportedly planted thousands of anti-personnel mines in and around Vakarai in the Batticaloa district to block civilians leaving the area, revealed a surrendered LTTE cadre to the SFs. He said that around 11000 mines had been planted in
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The LTTE has reportedly planted thousands of anti-personnel mines in and around Vakarai in the Batticaloa district to block civilians leaving the area, revealed a surrendered LTTE cadre to the SFs. He said that around 11000 mines had been planted in the Pannichchankerni, Ichchalanpattu, Kaddamuruvikulam, Pattiadi and Kirimichchi areas.
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November - 23 
The LTTE stated that they were engaged in fierce fighting with the Army in no-man's land in the East, with Government troops with tanks trying to breach their defence lines. The outfit’s spokesperson, Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, told Reuters on November 23
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The LTTE stated that they were engaged in fierce fighting with the Army in no-man's land in the East, with Government troops with tanks trying to breach their defence lines. The outfit’s spokesperson, Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, told Reuters on November 23 (today), "There is an intense confrontation going on,” adding the battle was raging near a "border" that separates outfit-held area from Government territory in the East, near the outfit-held town of Vakarai, where an estimated 30,000 displaced persons have fled to camps. "They are moving with tanks and armoured personnel carriers towards our forward defence line. They are trying to come into our territory. They have breached the no-man's zone and are still in it," he added further. The Military, however, said it had no details of any confrontation in the east.
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November - 23 
The Sri Lankan Military foiled a major LTTE attack on SF’s defence positions in the Kirimichchi and Kadjuwatte areas of Batticaloa district. Military sources said that continuing LTTE artillery and shellfire caused panic among civilians and prompted
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The Sri Lankan Military foiled a major LTTE attack on SF’s defence positions in the Kirimichchi and Kadjuwatte areas of Batticaloa district. Military sources said that continuing LTTE artillery and shellfire caused panic among civilians and prompted the troops to seek Air Force assistance to destroy LTTE artillery positions and neutralize the intensified LTTE attacks that were being directed from behind the cover of civilians. In the LTTE fire, seven soldiers were injured, sources said. The Military also said, “Information confirmed by civilians leaving Kirimichchi, Kadjuwatte, Mankerny and Vakarai areas said that terrorists after heavy build-ups were moving their heavy gun positions during the course of Wednesday night and the previous day.” Casualties among the LTTE are yet to be ascertained.
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November - 23 
Three SF personnel guarding a checkpoint at Kebitigollawa were killed by the LTTE on November 23.
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Three SF personnel guarding a checkpoint at Kebitigollawa were killed by the LTTE on November 23.
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November - 23 
Troops killed at least nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres following the killing of two civilians by LTTE in Batticaloa on November 23, according to the Defence Ministry. Four policemen died in the encounter.
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Troops killed at least nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres following the killing of two civilians by LTTE in Batticaloa on November 23, according to the Defence Ministry. Four policemen died in the encounter.
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November - 23 
Troops recovered two hand grenades and one sketch map from a suspected terrorist during a search operation in the Sastrikulankulam area of Vavuniya on November 23.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades and one sketch map from a suspected terrorist during a search operation in the Sastrikulankulam area of Vavuniya on November 23.
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November - 23 
Two claymore mines were recovered from a paddy field at Aralaganvila in Polonnaruwa district on November 23.
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Two claymore mines were recovered from a paddy field at Aralaganvila in Polonnaruwa district on November 23.
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November - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as P. Jeyapragash, in the Thetkilupaikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as P. Jeyapragash, in the Thetkilupaikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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November - 24 
A person, Madhu Debnath, who was injured in the November 23-explosion triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at the railway station in Guwahati, succumbed to his injuries increasing the number of fatalities to four, reports Press Tru
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A person, Madhu Debnath, who was injured in the November 23-explosion triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at the railway station in Guwahati, succumbed to his injuries increasing the number of fatalities to four, reports Press Trust of India.
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According to Daily Excelsior, the overnight gun-battle between terrorists and security forces (SFs) at Rampur in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district claimed the lives of four soldiers of 2-Grenadiers and one Police Constable, even as two more so
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According to Daily Excelsior, the overnight gun-battle between terrorists and security forces (SFs) at Rampur in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district claimed the lives of four soldiers of 2-Grenadiers and one Police Constable, even as two more soldiers were left wounded and all the holed up terrorists managed to escape from the cordoned area. One civilian, Bashir Ahmed Shah, was also killed in the operation. As reported earlier, SFs had launched the cordon and search operation over specific information on November 24-afternoon. Three soldiers had sustained injuries in the initial round of firing.
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November - 24 
According to Zee News, on November 24, the Maharashtra government decided to award INR Three lakh to every village in the Maoist-affected areas of the State which have banned entry of the Maoists. Under the scheme, INR Three lakh each would be given
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According to Zee News, on November 24, the Maharashtra government decided to award INR Three lakh to every village in the Maoist-affected areas of the State which have banned entry of the Maoists. Under the scheme, INR Three lakh each would be given to 122 villages in the Gadchiroli district and three villages in the Gondia district. An official release said, “The decision has been taken in view of the relation of trust created between these villagers and the government which has helped curb Naxal [Maoist] activities in these areas.”
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November - 24 
CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a school building in the Latehar district on November 24, according to Daily News & Analysis. Superintendent of Police Ravikant Dhan said, ''The naxalites had targeted the Herhanj primary school under Balumath police station
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CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a school building in the Latehar district on November 24, according to Daily News & Analysis. Superintendent of Police Ravikant Dhan said, ''The naxalites had targeted the Herhanj primary school under Balumath police station area earlier on two occasions". The attack completely razed the remaining portion of the structure.
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November - 24 
On November 24, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a leader of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh. Police said Maoists entered the residence of Rami Reddy, president of Bollapalle Mandal Praja Parishad, at Vinu
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On November 24, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a leader of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh. Police said Maoists entered the residence of Rami Reddy, president of Bollapalle Mandal Praja Parishad, at Vinukonda in the Guntur district and shot him dead. Subsequently, they fled on a motorcycle. IANS reports that the CPI-Maoist had earlier warned Redyy of serious consequences for allegedly indulging in irregularities in granting ration dealership and the midday meal scheme in schools.
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November - 24 
Police killed a Maoist during an encounter in the East Godavari district. Two grenades, one 9 mm pistol and Maoist literature were recovered from the encounter site.
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Police killed a Maoist during an encounter in the East Godavari district. Two grenades, one 9 mm pistol and Maoist literature were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 24 
The Army accused Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), of planting “sleeper agents” among the immigrant population of Assam, reports Statesman. The General Officer Commanding in Chief of the 4 Corps, Lt. Gene
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The Army accused Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), of planting “sleeper agents” among the immigrant population of Assam, reports Statesman. The General Officer Commanding in Chief of the 4 Corps, Lt. General R. K. Chhabra, said: “The ISI that is backing ULFA in cooperation with the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh has sleeper agents among migrants on river isles. ULFA leadership is in Bangladesh, thanks to ISI and DGFI. Jihadi groups from Bangladesh are providing arms and finance to ULFA. The jihadi elements have taken root. They are not into terrorism in a big way, but involved in gun-running, fake currency rackets and drugs. They went to Bangladesh for training and are now lying low as sleeping agents of the ISI.”
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November - 24 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 24 held two associates of prime conspirator Tiger Memon guilty of aiding and abetting 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, reports The Hindu. Sardar Shahwali Khan, a civ
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on November 24 held two associates of prime conspirator Tiger Memon guilty of aiding and abetting 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, reports The Hindu. Sardar Shahwali Khan, a civil contractor, was held guilty of helping Memon in executing the bomb blasts that killed 257 people on March 12, 1993. The court accepted the evidence implicating Sardar of taking part in weapons training programme at Sandheri and Bhorghat villages in the Raigad district and also attending meetings connected to the blasts conspiracy at the residence of co-accused, Nasir Ahmed Shaikh and Mubina Baya Bhiwandiwala. The other accused Altaf Ali Sayed, a travel agent, was convicted of arranging air passage of 13 co-accused to Pakistan for weapons training and possessing hand grenades.
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November - 24 
The Imphal Police arrested eight United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres during a search operation at Khalok Kom village in the Churachandpur district on November 24, reports Imphal Free Press. However, a leader of the outfit, ‘2nd Lt.’ Yumlem
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The Imphal Police arrested eight United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres during a search operation at Khalok Kom village in the Churachandpur district on November 24, reports Imphal Free Press. However, a leader of the outfit, ‘2nd Lt.’ Yumlembam Tomba Singh, managed to escape from the incident site. During a separate search operation, police arrested four Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres from unspecified locations in the capital Imphal on November 22, reports Imphal Free Press.
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November - 24 
The Inspector General of the Special Task Force, Jagmohan Yadav, said on November 24 that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the major centres of activities of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India, reports Hindustan Times. Yadav
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The Inspector General of the Special Task Force, Jagmohan Yadav, said on November 24 that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the major centres of activities of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India, reports Hindustan Times. Yadav said ISI-trained Indian sleeping modules had infiltrated even small towns of the State. Making a presentation on ISI activities in the State during the police week, he said that at least 200 youth from the minority community in Uttar Pradesh had come back after getting training in ISI camps in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. "The ISI has now largely been banking on local trained youth to carry out operation", he said. He further said that both the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had spread their tentacles in Uttar Pradesh. He said that Meerut, Almorah, Baghpat, Phoolpur and several other cities had become the hub of ISI modules.
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November - 24 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has asked for a separate board to conduct examinations for the Naga students belonging to the four hill districts of Manipur such as Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Senapati and Chandel, reports Telegr
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has asked for a separate board to conduct examinations for the Naga students belonging to the four hill districts of Manipur such as Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Senapati and Chandel, reports Telegraph. The outfit reportedly opposed the decision of Nagaland Chief Minister Nephiu Rio to allow Naga students to appear for the High School Leaving Certificate examination under the Nagaland Board of School Education.
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November - 24 
Three soldiers were wounded when Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists opened fire at them during a cordon-and-search operation at Rampur village in the Baramulla district on November 24, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists are reported to have e
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Three soldiers were wounded when Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists opened fire at them during a cordon-and-search operation at Rampur village in the Baramulla district on November 24, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists are reported to have escaped from the incident site.
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November - 24 
Unidentified militants intruded into the residence of a released militant, Ahmadullah Parray, at Home Shalibugh village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district and wounded him.
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Unidentified militants intruded into the residence of a released militant, Ahmadullah Parray, at Home Shalibugh village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district and wounded him.
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November - 24 
Police on November 24 arrested a suspected Afghan terrorist while he was coming to Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and seized explosives and other material, according to Dawn. Deputy Inspector General of Police (operation) Ghulam Qadir Thebo told a p
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Police on November 24 arrested a suspected Afghan terrorist while he was coming to Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and seized explosives and other material, according to Dawn. Deputy Inspector General of Police (operation) Ghulam Qadir Thebo told a press conference that the arrested man, Shah Khan, belonged to Afghan army. He had illegally crossed into Pakistan three days ago through an unfrequented route. After spending three days in Muslim Bagh, he was on his way to Quetta in a mini-bus which was intercepted by police at Balili customs check-post. Police also recovered 15 rolls of high intensity explosives, 30 pencil timers, 29 detonators and wire from his possession.
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November - 24 
The Maoist resistance group in Nawalparasi has burnt and destroyed about a dozen arms saying they would lay down their weapons after the peace agreement between the government and the Maoists, according to Gorkhapatra. The group led by Munna Khan bur
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The Maoist resistance group in Nawalparasi has burnt and destroyed about a dozen arms saying they would lay down their weapons after the peace agreement between the government and the Maoists, according to Gorkhapatra. The group led by Munna Khan burnt about a dozen arms that include eight guns, one khukuri, one spear and one sickle outside the local Jagriti Higher Secondary School at Pasauni VDC in the Nawalparasi district on November 24 in the presence of representatives of National Human Rights Commission and the seven political parties and the Maoists, human rights activists, journalists and others. About 45 members of the group, including their leaders Munna Khan and Murari Pahalman Kushabaha, said that they have now decided to lead peaceful life with the conviction that peace would prevail.
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November - 24 
A civilian belonging to the Muslim community was shot at and injured by the LTTE cadres at Kalmunai on the same night
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A civilian belonging to the Muslim community was shot at and injured by the LTTE cadres at Kalmunai on the same night
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November - 24 
Seven soldiers were injured when terrorists fired with artillery and mortar on troops manning a check point at Kajuwatte in the Batticaloa district.
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Seven soldiers were injured when terrorists fired with artillery and mortar on troops manning a check point at Kajuwatte in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 24 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Sabharathnam Rubez, in his residence at Periyanilawan in Kalmunai on the same day.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, Sabharathnam Rubez, in his residence at Periyanilawan in Kalmunai on the same day.
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November - 24 
The dead bodies of five LTTE cadres were recovered from Piramanayankulam area in the Vavuniya district on November 24, reports Colombopage. The slain terrorists are suspected to have been killed in retaliatory firing after they opened fire on a Sri L
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The dead bodies of five LTTE cadres were recovered from Piramanayankulam area in the Vavuniya district on November 24, reports Colombopage. The slain terrorists are suspected to have been killed in retaliatory firing after they opened fire on a Sri Lankan military foot patrol on November 23-night.
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November - 25 
18 militants trained in different camps across the border over the years surrendered before the troops in Baramulla district after their return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Hailing from different areas, including Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar,
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18 militants trained in different camps across the border over the years surrendered before the troops in Baramulla district after their return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Hailing from different areas, including Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar, Doda and Kupwara, they surrendered 10 AK rifles, eight pistols and other arms and ammunition before the troops.
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November - 25 
A cadre of the Myanmar-based outfit, Khumi Patriotic Army, was arrested in the Lawngtlai district along the India-Myanmar border on November 25-night, reports UNI. Some arms and ammunition along with incriminating documents were recovered from his p
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A cadre of the Myanmar-based outfit, Khumi Patriotic Army, was arrested in the Lawngtlai district along the India-Myanmar border on November 25-night, reports UNI. Some arms and ammunition along with incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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November - 25 
A linkman of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Fani Roy, was arrested on November 25 from the Thanupara area of Samuktala police station in the Jalpaiguri district. During interrogation, Roy confessed to have helped Sumitra Das, the sister
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A linkman of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Fani Roy, was arrested on November 25 from the Thanupara area of Samuktala police station in the Jalpaiguri district. During interrogation, Roy confessed to have helped Sumitra Das, the sister of KLO chief Jiban Singh, and Bhabesh Roy, another militant, to cross over into Bangladesh. Pankoj Thapa, the officer-in-charge of Samuktala police station, said that chances of Roy’s involvement in the Barobisha market blast in October and the explosion inside a train in Belakoba on November 20 cannot be ruled out.
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November - 25 
A top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Gautam alias Bandareddy Subba Rao, was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near Bandigadda village in the East Godavari district. Gautam, who carried a cash reward of INR
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A top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Gautam alias Bandareddy Subba Rao, was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near Bandigadda village in the East Godavari district. Gautam, who carried a cash reward of INR 10 lakh on his head, was a member of the central technical committee and also of the Andhra Orissa Boarder Special Zone Committee.
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November - 25 
Four soldiers and a terrorist were killed during an encounter that ensued after SFs launched a cordon-and-search operation at Neeldora village in the Shopian-Kulgam belt of south Kashmir on November 25. At least six other terrorists are reported to h
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Four soldiers and a terrorist were killed during an encounter that ensued after SFs launched a cordon-and-search operation at Neeldora village in the Shopian-Kulgam belt of south Kashmir on November 25. At least six other terrorists are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Defence spokespersons at Headquarters 15 Corps, Lt Col A K Mathur, confirmed the death of four soldiers and said that Army suffered casualties in its constraint to observe restraint as an exchange of gunfire during evacuation of the civilian population could have taken a high toll of civilian lives. He said that Army still managed to kill one of the terrorists, Sayyar Ahmed Chopan alias Hamaas Bhai. Official sources said Hamaas was a ‘district commander’ with the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM).
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November - 25 
One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) collaborator, Balindra Debbarma of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at Bashikobrapara village under Jirania police station in the West
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One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) collaborator, Balindra Debbarma of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel in a search operation at Bashikobrapara village under Jirania police station in the West Tripura district on November 25, according to Tripurainfo. Several subscription notes of the outfit and cash worth INR 7000 were reportedly recovered from his possession.
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November - 25 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (44 Battalion) launched another operation at Shah Latoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on November 25-evening. Official sources said that one terrorist was killed while another managed to escape.
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (44 Battalion) launched another operation at Shah Latoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on November 25-evening. Official sources said that one terrorist was killed while another managed to escape.
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November - 25 
A civilian was reportedly killed when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade and subsequently fired at the troops at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district on November 25, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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A civilian was reportedly killed when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade and subsequently fired at the troops at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district on November 25, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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November - 25 
On November 25, elite police commandos killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in an encounter in the eastern district of Ampara, according to Reuters. The outfit, however, claimed four soldiers were killed.
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On November 25, elite police commandos killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in an encounter in the eastern district of Ampara, according to Reuters. The outfit, however, claimed four soldiers were killed.
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November - 25 
Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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November - 25 
Sri Lankan air force planes bombed a LTTE camp near Kilinochchi on November 25, the military said, adding it believed it had inflicted heavy losses, according to Reuters. "The air force has hit a Black Tiger (suicide fighter) base," a military spokes
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Sri Lankan air force planes bombed a LTTE camp near Kilinochchi on November 25, the military said, adding it believed it had inflicted heavy losses, according to Reuters. "The air force has hit a Black Tiger (suicide fighter) base," a military spokesman said. He said jets had dropped bombs over the village of Iranamadu, around 4 miles (6 km) south of Kilinochchi. "It is reported there were heavy losses inflicted." The outfit, however, claimed the air force had dropped bombs a few kilometers away from their nerve-centre of Kilinochchi, but said they only hit dense jungle and no one was hurt.
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November - 26 
A clash between the two rival NSCN outfits was reported at New Market Area in the Kohima district. However, no casualty was reported.
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A clash between the two rival NSCN outfits was reported at New Market Area in the Kohima district. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 26 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Thokchom Bobo alias Wangba, was arrested from Kongba in the Imphal East district on November 26.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Thokchom Bobo alias Wangba, was arrested from Kongba in the Imphal East district on November 26.
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November - 26 
A suspected United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant, Rajib Tisso, was arrested at Lahorijan area under Khatkhati police station in the Karbi Anglong district on November 26, according to Nagaland Post. One AK-47 assault rifle, one magaz
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A suspected United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant, Rajib Tisso, was arrested at Lahorijan area under Khatkhati police station in the Karbi Anglong district on November 26, according to Nagaland Post. One AK-47 assault rifle, one magazine and 30 live cartridges were recovered from his possession.
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November - 26 
According to Daily Excelsior, two cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in the outskirts of Pampore town in Pulwama district on November 26. Officials identified the duo as Hilal Ahmed
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According to Daily Excelsior, two cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in the outskirts of Pampore town in Pulwama district on November 26. Officials identified the duo as Hilal Ahmed Khanday alias Abu Umair and Saifullah. They said that Khanday, a Class 12 student of Salfia College, had disappeared from his home on September 21, 2006, and was believed to have joined a militant outfit.
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November - 26 
An explosive weighing three kilograms was recovered from the house of Abdul Zaffar, a suspected agent of the Pakistani Inter–Services Intelligence (ISI), at Makati village under Gossaigaon police station in the Kokrajhar district on November 26, repo
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An explosive weighing three kilograms was recovered from the house of Abdul Zaffar, a suspected agent of the Pakistani Inter–Services Intelligence (ISI), at Makati village under Gossaigaon police station in the Kokrajhar district on November 26, reports UNI. According to Telegraph, five persons were arrested in connection with the recovery.
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November - 26 
On November 26, four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police, between Mayalghat and Kalagaon on the Gondia-Gadchiroli district border. Police sources told Zee News that a group of 50 to 6
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On November 26, four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police, between Mayalghat and Kalagaon on the Gondia-Gadchiroli district border. Police sources told Zee News that a group of 50 to 60 Maoists were participating in a training camp in the forest when police raided the spot. Four dead bodies were recovered from encounter site along with a single bore and 12 bore rifle, seven claymore mines, two detonators and seven bags. Two police constables sustained injuries during the encounter.
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November - 26 
One National Liberation Front (NLFT) militant of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Gobinda Reang, surrendered at Longtharai Valley in the Dhalai district on November 26. He deposited one AK-47 rifle, 3 magazines, 81 round of live bullets of AK-47, thr
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One National Liberation Front (NLFT) militant of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Gobinda Reang, surrendered at Longtharai Valley in the Dhalai district on November 26. He deposited one AK-47 rifle, 3 magazines, 81 round of live bullets of AK-47, three Chinese grenades and 144 rounds of 7.62 SLR.
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November - 26 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘corporal’ Yangpak Noke, was killed and another injured by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants during factional clashes
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘corporal’ Yangpak Noke, was killed and another injured by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants during factional clashes at Zunheboto town and Sukhalu village in the Zunheboto district on November 26, reports Sentinel.
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November - 26 
Search operation, a collaborator of the same faction, identified as Khikhormoni Tripura, was arrested from an unspecified place under Manu police station in the Dhalai district.
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Search operation, a collaborator of the same faction, identified as Khikhormoni Tripura, was arrested from an unspecified place under Manu police station in the Dhalai district.
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November - 26 
The Deputy Inspector of General of Border Security Force (BSF), P. J. Sebastian, said the construction of barbed wire fencing by the five public sector construction undertakings- Border Roads Organisation, Central Public Works Department, National Bu
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The Deputy Inspector of General of Border Security Force (BSF), P. J. Sebastian, said the construction of barbed wire fencing by the five public sector construction undertakings- Border Roads Organisation, Central Public Works Department, National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited, National Projects Construction Corporation Limited and State Public Works Department - was of poor quality worrying the security personnel to ensure full proof security in Tripura along the India-Bangladesh border. Separately, the Tripura Public Works Department Minister, Badal Choudhury, condemned the BSF authorities for adopting a flawed design of barbed wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border to stop cross-border movements of militants. The Minister further alleged that the BSF, entrusted with the monitoring of the fencing work, has failed to comply with the guidelines mentioned in the project announced by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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November - 26 
The Union Government is reported to have barred signals of mobile phone networks along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent villagers there from aiding trans-border criminals and militants, according to IANS. "Following the direction of the Union H
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The Union Government is reported to have barred signals of mobile phone networks along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent villagers there from aiding trans-border criminals and militants, according to IANS. "Following the direction of the Union Home Ministry, we have stopped signals of cell phone networks within one kilometre distance from the border,” said an unnamed senior official of the service provider, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.
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November - 26 
Two persons, identified as Ajay and Hemant, were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Richughuta village in the Latehar district on November 26. According to The Hindu, Maoists left behind a note near the dead bodie
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Two persons, identified as Ajay and Hemant, were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Richughuta village in the Latehar district on November 26. According to The Hindu, Maoists left behind a note near the dead bodies which claimed that both were former cadres of the outfit and had fled with weapons to form their own gang. The note also accused the victims of rape and extortion.
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November - 26 
A hand-grenade was reportedly lobbed at a private residence of a Pakistan Air Force officer in the Samugali Housing Scheme area of provincial capital Quetta on November 26. The grenade exploded in the backyard of the house and there were no casualtie
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A hand-grenade was reportedly lobbed at a private residence of a Pakistan Air Force officer in the Samugali Housing Scheme area of provincial capital Quetta on November 26. The grenade exploded in the backyard of the house and there were no casualties.
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November - 26 
Security forces (SFs) and insurgents exchanged fire at Kohlu in Balochistan on November 26, Dawn reported. Armed insurgents used rockets and automatic weapons to attack SFs deployed in the Tartani area of Kohlu district. The exchange of fire continue
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Security forces (SFs) and insurgents exchanged fire at Kohlu in Balochistan on November 26, Dawn reported. Armed insurgents used rockets and automatic weapons to attack SFs deployed in the Tartani area of Kohlu district. The exchange of fire continued for more than an hour, after which the insurgents escaped, said official sources. No loss of life or injuries was reported. A man calling himself spokesman of the banned Baloch Liberation Army phoned newspaper offices and claimed heavy casualties were inflicted on the SFs. Official sources, however, denied the claim.
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November - 26 
The Balochistan National Party (Mengal) president Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said that security agencies have arrested over 350 leaders and workers of the party from different parts of the province to stop a long march planned by the party. Speaking at
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The Balochistan National Party (Mengal) president Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said that security agencies have arrested over 350 leaders and workers of the party from different parts of the province to stop a long march planned by the party. Speaking at a press conference in the Hub town on November 26, he said the government was scared of BNP-M’s ‘Lashkar-i-Balochistan’ long march from Gwadar to Quetta on November 30.
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November - 26 
The Taliban have released two Pakistani journalists who were detained for several days in southern Afghanistan after entering Taliban-controlled territory without permission, a purported spokesman for the Taliban said on November 26, according to Dai
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The Taliban have released two Pakistani journalists who were detained for several days in southern Afghanistan after entering Taliban-controlled territory without permission, a purported spokesman for the Taliban said on November 26, according to Daily Times. Syed Saleem Shahzad, from The Star newspaper in Karachi, and Qamar Yousafzai, a reporter with various newspapers in Quetta, were last heard from in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province on November 19. They were released on November 26-morning after being held for entering Taliban controlled territory without permission, Mohammed Hanif, a purported Taliban spokesman, said in a Pashto language e-mail sent to The Associated Press. The men were released on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Helmand, Hanif later told AP by phone. “They had been kept for two or three days as guests… Journalists must contact mujahedeen before entering their areas so their safety is ensured. They would not face any problem if they informed Mujahideen,” Hanif said.
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November - 26 
A senior Maoist leader, Baburam Bhattarai, has accused the government of dilly dallying in the promulgation of interim constitution, formation of interim parliament and interim cabinet, according to Nepal News. Bhattarai claimed that the Maoists were
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A senior Maoist leader, Baburam Bhattarai, has accused the government of dilly dallying in the promulgation of interim constitution, formation of interim parliament and interim cabinet, according to Nepal News. Bhattarai claimed that the Maoists were ready to discuss and promulgate the interim constitution. He accused that the government was not forthcoming to talk on this issue even though the November 8 timeline had fixed November 26 as the date for promulgating interim constitution. Talking to Kantipur Television, Bhattarai has also accused that "a certain element" is actively working to prolong and linger the peace process with the aim of derailing the elections to Constituent Assembly. "We have seen this element active during the negotiations that led to November 8 agreement and also during the signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement," he said. Bhattarai, however, refused to point out the element. "This is not the right time to expose the element. We will do so when needed," he added.
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November - 26 
Thousands of students from 22 schools in the Sunsari district were deprived from appearing in their second term examinations that commenced from November 26 due to the Maoist affiliated student union, All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revo
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Thousands of students from 22 schools in the Sunsari district were deprived from appearing in their second term examinations that commenced from November 26 due to the Maoist affiliated student union, All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary, padlocking the examination center, according to Nepal News. The students who arrived to appear for the exam reportedly found a notice pasted on the gate of Saraswoti Higher Secondary School in Duhabi telling them to go back.
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November - 26 
A civilian, identified as Ramesh, was shot dead by LTTE cadres at Kurusa junction in Trincomalee on November 26, reports Lanka page.
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A civilian, identified as Ramesh, was shot dead by LTTE cadres at Kurusa junction in Trincomalee on November 26, reports Lanka page.
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November - 26 
A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Kanapathipille Sanmuganathan, at Pulolyin in Jaffna on November 26.
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A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Kanapathipille Sanmuganathan, at Pulolyin in Jaffna on November 26.
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November - 26 
A sympathiser of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Shankarpilla Senasaran, was killed by LTTE in the Northern Province on November 26.
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A sympathiser of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Shankarpilla Senasaran, was killed by LTTE in the Northern Province on November 26.
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November - 26 
Sri Lankan Army in a search operation recovered one T-56 modified as a sniper gun, one magazine and fifty ammunitions from Kokuvi in Jaffna on November 26. Further, troops recovered 750 grams of C–4 explosives, a detonator, and some steel pellets, an
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Sri Lankan Army in a search operation recovered one T-56 modified as a sniper gun, one magazine and fifty ammunitions from Kokuvi in Jaffna on November 26. Further, troops recovered 750 grams of C–4 explosives, a detonator, and some steel pellets, and later at Koggala in Galle, said Defence Ministry on November 26.
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November - 26 
Sri Lankan Army shot dead at least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in separate incidents in the Batticaloa district on November 26, according to Associated Press. Defence Ministry sources added that troops retaliated when LTTE cadre
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Sri Lankan Army shot dead at least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in separate incidents in the Batticaloa district on November 26, according to Associated Press. Defence Ministry sources added that troops retaliated when LTTE cadres attacked them in three unspecified places.
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November - 26 
Sri Lankan troops arrested two LTTE cadres, D. M. Sudaharan and S. Sivarasa, at Vandaramulai on November 26.
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Sri Lankan troops arrested two LTTE cadres, D. M. Sudaharan and S. Sivarasa, at Vandaramulai on November 26.
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November - 26 
The LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine, targeting the Government troops on duty at Sirikandal Murunkan in Mannar. However, no casualty was reported.
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The LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine, targeting the Government troops on duty at Sirikandal Murunkan in Mannar. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 27 
On November 27, a team of security force personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including hand grenades, detonators, gelatin sticks, binoculars and Naxalite (left-wing extremism) literature from the Lugu Pahadi region of Bokaro. T
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On November 27, a team of security force personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including hand grenades, detonators, gelatin sticks, binoculars and Naxalite (left-wing extremism) literature from the Lugu Pahadi region of Bokaro. The Telegraph reports that the Maoists, however, managed to escape.
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November - 27 
A bomb was recovered from Jagiroad railway station in the Morigaon district on November 27, reports Assam Tribune.
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A bomb was recovered from Jagiroad railway station in the Morigaon district on November 27, reports Assam Tribune.
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November - 27 
A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Tensing Khonglah, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Shillong City on November 27, reports Shillong Times. According to police sources, Khonglah was operating from Sanatula near
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A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Tensing Khonglah, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Shillong City on November 27, reports Shillong Times. According to police sources, Khonglah was operating from Sanatula near Silchar in the Cachar district of Assam.
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November - 27 
A ULFA cadre, Joneshwar Sonowal, was arrested from Tengapathar under Talap police station in the Tinsukia district on November 27.
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A ULFA cadre, Joneshwar Sonowal, was arrested from Tengapathar under Talap police station in the Tinsukia district on November 27.
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November - 27 
According to Imphal Free Press, two unidentified PREPAK militants locked up the main office building of the Manipur State Agriculture Directorate at Sanjenthong in the Imphal East district on November 27. Refusal to pay ransom was suspected to be the
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According to Imphal Free Press, two unidentified PREPAK militants locked up the main office building of the Manipur State Agriculture Directorate at Sanjenthong in the Imphal East district on November 27. Refusal to pay ransom was suspected to be the main reason behind this act.
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November - 27 
An encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was reported from the Pankadihi forest area of Sundergarh district on November 27, reports Dharitri. The Maoists, however, managed to escape.
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An encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was reported from the Pankadihi forest area of Sundergarh district on November 27, reports Dharitri. The Maoists, however, managed to escape.
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November - 27 
An encounter between UPDS cadres and security forces was reported from Deohari village under Hamren sub-division in the Karbi Anglong district on November 27. However, no casualty was reported.
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An encounter between UPDS cadres and security forces was reported from Deohari village under Hamren sub-division in the Karbi Anglong district on November 27. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 27 
An improvised explosive device planted by suspected valley-based militants at Mantripukhri Boroi Makhong in the Imphal West district, was recovered by police on November 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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An improvised explosive device planted by suspected valley-based militants at Mantripukhri Boroi Makhong in the Imphal West district, was recovered by police on November 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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November - 27 
At least 40 people were killed and 100 others wounded in three bomb explosions at Malegaon town in the Nashik district.
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At least 40 people were killed and 100 others wounded in three bomb explosions at Malegaon town in the Nashik district.
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November - 27 
On November 27, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court pronounced two senior Customs officers—R K Singh and M S Sayyed—guilty of complicity in terrorist activities leading to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast
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On November 27, the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court pronounced two senior Customs officers—R K Singh and M S Sayyed—guilty of complicity in terrorist activities leading to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, reports Indian Express. Judge P. D. Kode said that both had received bribes and allowed the landing of arms, ammunition and explosives on the Shekhadi coast in Raigad. Singh, Assistant Collector of Customs (Alibaug division), had met absconding accused Mohammad Dossa and his associates at Persian Durbar in Panvel on January 6, 1993, with M. S. Sayyed, Superintendent of Customs (Alibaug division), and agreed to allow them to carry out smuggling activities in his jurisdiction for a bribe of over INR 7.8 lakh. Singh was convicted under Section 3(3) of TADA (aiding and abetting a terrorist act). The court permitted Singh to surrender to the police on December 5 as he pleaded that his father was suffering from cancer and is admitted in Tata Memorial hospital. Sayyed, who had similar charges against him, was convicted under the same sections as Singh. The court, however, absolved both of the charges of being part of the blasts conspiracy.
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November - 27 
The Maharashtra Director-General of Police, P. S. Pasricha, said on November 27 that the Malegaon bomb blasts case had been solved, reports Times of India. The DGP said that two Pakistani nationals, including one Muzammil, had manufactured the improv
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The Maharashtra Director-General of Police, P. S. Pasricha, said on November 27 that the Malegaon bomb blasts case had been solved, reports Times of India. The DGP said that two Pakistani nationals, including one Muzammil, had manufactured the improvised explosive devices (IED) and assembled the four bombs. "The conspiracy was hatched in Malegaon on May 8 this year on the occasion of the wedding of Noor-ul-Huda, one of the accused. All eight persons arrested in this case are former SIMI [Students Islamic movement of India] members. The RDX was transported from Mumbai to Malegaon in the third week of July (after the 7/11 train bombings), and the bombs were made there", Pasricha said. He added that while eight SIMI activists have been arrested in connection with the blasts, an equal number are still at large. Both the Pakistani nationals are also to be arrested. Pasricha further said that while one of those arrested, Zahid Ali, planted the bomb at Mushawerat Chowk, Huda and his accomplice Raees Rajjab Ali planted bombs in the cemetery.
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November - 27 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed that two cadres, identified as ‘captain’ Ghokiye and ‘sergeant major’ Khevishe, belonging to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), defected to its
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed that two cadres, identified as ‘captain’ Ghokiye and ‘sergeant major’ Khevishe, belonging to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), defected to its fold, on November 27, reports Morung Express.
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November - 27 
Troops recovered 10 kilograms of RDX, one wireless set, four Chinese grenades, ten UBGL shells and a quantity of assorted ammunition from the Zazbal forest area of Pulwama district.
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Troops recovered 10 kilograms of RDX, one wireless set, four Chinese grenades, ten UBGL shells and a quantity of assorted ammunition from the Zazbal forest area of Pulwama district.
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November - 27 
Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were arrested by the Delhi Police at the Old Delhi railway station on November 27, reports The Hindu. The arrests followed a tip-off that the duo were aboard the Kalka-Delhi Mail train. Police recovered
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Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were arrested by the Delhi Police at the Old Delhi railway station on November 27, reports The Hindu. The arrests followed a tip-off that the duo were aboard the Kalka-Delhi Mail train. Police recovered two kilograms of RDX and INR 5 lakh from them. During interrogation, the arrested persons reportedly disclosed that they were JeM militants. Alok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) told Asian Age, “We have to conduct some more raids and the arrested terrorists are still being interrogated to find out their motive and plans.”
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November - 27 
While one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Abu Akash of Pakistan, was killed, three of his associates managed to escape in a joint operation of police and security forces at Sesman village in the Qazigund area of Anantnag district on November 27, Dai
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While one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Abu Akash of Pakistan, was killed, three of his associates managed to escape in a joint operation of police and security forces at Sesman village in the Qazigund area of Anantnag district on November 27, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK-56 rifle and two grenades were recovered from the slain militant.
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November - 27 
A bomb exploded near the house of a government employee in Mastung town on November 27. However, there were no casualties.
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A bomb exploded near the house of a government employee in Mastung town on November 27. However, there were no casualties.
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November - 27 
A remote control device exploded a check post in Bannu. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A remote control device exploded a check post in Bannu. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 27 
Paramilitary forces in North Waziristan killed four suspected terrorists on November 27, according to Daily Times. BBC Urdu quoted security force officials as saying that some anti-state elements had attacked a paramilitary base near Mir Ali. The par
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Paramilitary forces in North Waziristan killed four suspected terrorists on November 27, according to Daily Times. BBC Urdu quoted security force officials as saying that some anti-state elements had attacked a paramilitary base near Mir Ali. The paramilitary forces retaliated, killing the four militants on the spot. While the militants removed the bodies of three of the dead men, paramilitary forces managed to recover one corpse. The dead man was identified as Abdul Rehman, a resident of Spin Wam.
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November - 27 
Suspected pro-Taliban militants killed a cleric in South Waziristan, accusing him of spying for US forces operating in Afghanistan, according to Dawn. Authorities found the bullet-riddled body of Maulana Gul Thaheem in a ravine in Makeen, a security
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Suspected pro-Taliban militants killed a cleric in South Waziristan, accusing him of spying for US forces operating in Afghanistan, according to Dawn. Authorities found the bullet-riddled body of Maulana Gul Thaheem in a ravine in Makeen, a security official told AFP. A note found on the body said Thaheem “spied for Americans and he was a friend of Maulana Salah-ud-Din, and Maulana Hashim Khan”, two clerics shot dead previously, accused of spying, the official said.
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November - 27 
Three persons were wounded in a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan on November 27, according to Dawn. The landmine was reportedly planted near the main gate of the house of Wadera Saeed Khan Masoori Bugti.
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Three persons were wounded in a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan on November 27, according to Dawn. The landmine was reportedly planted near the main gate of the house of Wadera Saeed Khan Masoori Bugti.
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November - 27 
The Maoists have tortured three civilians in Sunsari, according to The Himalayan Times. Insurgents reportedly broke the leg of a rickshaw-puller and wounded a Jana Morcha cadre. They also abducted and tortured a student, Arjun Giri, a student of City
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The Maoists have tortured three civilians in Sunsari, according to The Himalayan Times. Insurgents reportedly broke the leg of a rickshaw-puller and wounded a Jana Morcha cadre. They also abducted and tortured a student, Arjun Giri, a student of City College in Biratnagar, before releasing him on November 27. Itahari district secretary of the Maoists, Jagdish Sapkota, said they had taken Giri under control for investigation. Chairperson of the Nepal Rickshaw Drivers' Union, Sal Bahadur Khadka, said that a group of Maoists led by Krishna Haluwai assaulted rickshaw-puller Tika Oli at Eastern Bus Stand in Itahari. Further, Jana Morcha cadre Satya Narayan Gurung of Ramgunj Belgachhiya VDC-3 was assaulted by the Maoists on November 26.
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November - 27 
A special tribunal in Gaibandha on November 27 rejected the bail application of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB) chief Asadullah-Al-Galib, the main accused in the Takierbazaar bomb blast case. According to Daily Star, Defence Lawyer Serajul Isla
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A special tribunal in Gaibandha on November 27 rejected the bail application of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB) chief Asadullah-Al-Galib, the main accused in the Takierbazaar bomb blast case. According to Daily Star, Defence Lawyer Serajul Islam pleaded for Galib's bail arguing that he had been arrested one and a half years ago without any specific charge. Additional Sessions Judge Sharifuddin Azad rejected the application and fixed the next date of hearing on January 17, 2007.
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November - 27 
The Election Commission (EC) on November 27 announced the schedule for the next parliamentary election, setting January 21 as the polling day, reports Daily Star. The EC Secretariat issued a gazette notification to that effect urging the electors to
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The Election Commission (EC) on November 27 announced the schedule for the next parliamentary election, setting January 21 as the polling day, reports Daily Star. The EC Secretariat issued a gazette notification to that effect urging the electors to choose a member from each of the 300 constituencies to constitute the ninth parliament. The Awami League led 14-party combine, Jatiya Party (Ershad), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and some other parties that have been asking for the reconstitution of the EC and opposing the announcement of the polling schedule before correction of the voter list have rejected the schedule. The Bangladesh National Party-led four-party alliance, however, has welcomed the announcement.
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November - 27 
At least one soldier was killed and several others wounded when Government troops came under heavy shelling from the LTTE in the Batticaloa district on November 27.
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At least one soldier was killed and several others wounded when Government troops came under heavy shelling from the LTTE in the Batticaloa district on November 27.
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November - 27 
Jaffna police recovered dead bodies of two unidentified persons with knife wounds at Thavadi in Jaffna on November 27.
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Jaffna police recovered dead bodies of two unidentified persons with knife wounds at Thavadi in Jaffna on November 27.
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November - 27 
On November 27, in his annual Heroes’ day statement delivered at an undisclosed location in the northern part of the country, the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran accused the Sinhala leaders of "duplicity" and said this left the Tamils with no choic
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On November 27, in his annual Heroes’ day statement delivered at an undisclosed location in the northern part of the country, the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran accused the Sinhala leaders of "duplicity" and said this left the Tamils with no choice but to strive for "political independence." According to copies of his speech made available to the media, Prabhakaran said, “Both our liberation movement and our people never preferred war to a peaceful resolution. We have always preferred a peaceful approach to win the political rights of our people. We have never hesitated to follow the peaceful path to win our political rights. That is why we held peace talks, beginning in Thimpu right through to Geneva, on several occasions, at various times, and in many countries.” He asserted that the LTTE will continue the ‘freedom struggle’, and claimed that President Mahinda Rajapakse had rejected his final call in his Heroes’ Day statement last year to find a resolution to the Tamil national question with urgency.
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November - 27 
Sri Lankan Naval Troops destroyed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) trawler engaged in smuggling weapons and ammunition and claimed to have killed six of its cadres on board at Negombo in the Colombo district on November 27, according Defence
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Sri Lankan Naval Troops destroyed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) trawler engaged in smuggling weapons and ammunition and claimed to have killed six of its cadres on board at Negombo in the Colombo district on November 27, according Defence Ministry sources.
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November - 27 
Troops shot dead a civilian, identified as Rasiah Manickavasagam, at Meeravodai village in the Batticaloa district on November 27, reports Tamil Net.
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Troops shot dead a civilian, identified as Rasiah Manickavasagam, at Meeravodai village in the Batticaloa district on November 27, reports Tamil Net.
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November - 28 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Lalit Moran, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Liton Hatigarh in Watiat village under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district on November 28-morning, according
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Lalit Moran, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Liton Hatigarh in Watiat village under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district on November 28-morning, according to Sentinel.
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November - 28 
According to Daily Excelsior, Suhail Faisal, one of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) most wanted ‘commanders’ in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed by security forces (SFs) at his hideout which he had established in the residential locality of the former Chief M
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According to Daily Excelsior, Suhail Faisal, one of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) most wanted ‘commanders’ in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed by security forces (SFs) at his hideout which he had established in the residential locality of the former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Baba Mohalla in the Bijbehara township of Ananatnag district on November 28. According to specific information available with a security agency, south Kashmir's most wanted militant, after the HM ‘operational chief’ Gazi Misbah-ud-din, Mohammad Ashraf Shah alias Suhail Faisal had established a secret hideout at the residence of one Ghulam Ahmed Najjar. As troops encircled the target house, the holed up militant came out of his cell and opened fire which left Major Pitambar of 3 Para critically injured. Another soldier was also wounded. Sources said that Major Pitambar later succumbed to his injuries. In the nightlong operation, Suhail Faisal was killed. Official sources and the HM said in their statements that Suhail Faisal was the group’s ‘divisional commander’ for south Kashmir.
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November - 28 
According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade inside the compound of the Commander of Home Guard, Wangkhem Dwijamani, at Yairipok in the Imphal East district on November 28. However, the police recovered and subsequently d
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According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade inside the compound of the Commander of Home Guard, Wangkhem Dwijamani, at Yairipok in the Imphal East district on November 28. However, the police recovered and subsequently defused the hand grenade.
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November - 28 
In the State, nine civilians, including five tourists, were wounded in a grenade attack at Tangmarg in the Baramulla district.
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In the State, nine civilians, including five tourists, were wounded in a grenade attack at Tangmarg in the Baramulla district.
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November - 28 
Keviletuo Kiewhuo, the vice president of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council), was assaulted by unidentified militants at Kohima on November 28, according to Nagaland Post. Reports added that INR 21,000 and two mobile handsets were also snatched away from
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Keviletuo Kiewhuo, the vice president of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council), was assaulted by unidentified militants at Kohima on November 28, according to Nagaland Post. Reports added that INR 21,000 and two mobile handsets were also snatched away from him.
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November - 28 
On November 28, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the police in the Battenapalli forest area of Khammam district, bordering the State of Chhattisgarh, reports New Indian Express. Police recove
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On November 28, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the police in the Battenapalli forest area of Khammam district, bordering the State of Chhattisgarh, reports New Indian Express. Police recovered a 303-rifle, one SBBL gun and 20 rounds of ammunition, besides one camera flash from the incident site.
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November - 28 
On November 28, police personnel neutralised a Maoist hideout at Bailadila hills in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh and arrested an ‘area commander’, identified as Sonu Telam. Inspector General of Police, Girdhari Nayak, told IANS, "The Chhatt
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On November 28, police personnel neutralised a Maoist hideout at Bailadila hills in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh and arrested an ‘area commander’, identified as Sonu Telam. Inspector General of Police, Girdhari Nayak, told IANS, "The Chhattisgarh police force led by O.P. Pal, Dantewada superintendent of police, raided and destroyed the terror camp at Bailadila hills Tuesday night.” Nayak said that a grenade, two bombs, arms, medicines, cash, photographs of senior Maoist leaders and Maoist literature were recovered from the camp.
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November - 28 
Suspected militants shot at and wounded Dr Shameema Badroo, the widow of one-time Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Abdul Majeed Dar, at Chhanapora in the outskirts of capital Srinagar. Dar was shot dead by unidentified assassins at his brother Fayaz Ahmed Da
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Suspected militants shot at and wounded Dr Shameema Badroo, the widow of one-time Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Abdul Majeed Dar, at Chhanapora in the outskirts of capital Srinagar. Dar was shot dead by unidentified assassins at his brother Fayaz Ahmed Dar's residence in the Noorbag locality of Sopore town on March 23, 2003.
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November - 28 
Suspected ULFA militants attacked Rangapara police station in the Sonitpur district with a grenade November 28.
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Suspected ULFA militants attacked Rangapara police station in the Sonitpur district with a grenade November 28.
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November - 28 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Mumbai on November 28 convicted Hindi film actor Sanjay Dutt under the Indian Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. However, the court absolved him of
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Mumbai on November 28 convicted Hindi film actor Sanjay Dutt under the Indian Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. However, the court absolved him of conspiracy charges and terrorism under the TADA. While acquitting him of conspiracy and three other charges under the TADA Act, the judge said he was guilty under Sections 3 and 7 of the Indian Arms Act read with Sections 25 1A and 1B for possessing weapons, and that too without licence. Dutt has already spent one year and four months in jail. He was subsequently granted a bail till December 19.
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November - 28 
The Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), A. K. Mitra, disclosed on November 28 that at least 1.5 lakh Bangladeshi nationals who came to India in the last five years with valid documents have not returned back, reports Indian Express. Mitr
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The Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), A. K. Mitra, disclosed on November 28 that at least 1.5 lakh Bangladeshi nationals who came to India in the last five years with valid documents have not returned back, reports Indian Express. Mitra said around 11,000 infiltration attempts were intercepted in 2005. He mentioned that the figure for 2006 so far is 8,000. According to official figures, between January 2005 and November 2006, 26 foreign nationals were arrested on charges of espionage, including 24 Pakistanis, and one each from Nepal and Bangladesh.
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November - 28 
The TADA court convicted Additional Collector (Customs, Preventive) Somnath Thapa, Yusuf Nalalwalla, Kersi Adejania, and a woman, Zaibunnisa Kazi, reports Hindustan Times. Thapa was convicted for conspiracy and for aiding and abetting prime conspirat
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The TADA court convicted Additional Collector (Customs, Preventive) Somnath Thapa, Yusuf Nalalwalla, Kersi Adejania, and a woman, Zaibunnisa Kazi, reports Hindustan Times. Thapa was convicted for conspiracy and for aiding and abetting prime conspirators Dawood Ibrahim, Mohammed Dossa and Tiger Memon in the landing of arms and ammunition meant for terrorist acts. Thapa was also held guilty for not acting on a tip-off about the landing operation. Zaibunnisa Kazi was convicted of possession and storing of arms and ammunition at her Bandra house. She, however, was acquitted of charges under Section 5 of TADA for possessing arms. Yusuf Nallawalla and Kersi Adajenia were let off in terrorism charges but were pronounced guilty under the Arms Act and for destroying evidence.
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November - 28 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is reported to have said that the ULFA has been recruiting unemployed youths and set up training camps in deep forests. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, said in the Rajya Sabha (Upp
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is reported to have said that the ULFA has been recruiting unemployed youths and set up training camps in deep forests. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, said in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) that the possibility of the ULFA recruiting their cadres from neighbouring countries could not be ruled out. The Government is aware that the insurgent groups from Northeast have set up camps in the neighbouring countries, he added.
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November - 28 
A heavy exchange of fire between insurgents and security forces was reported from Nushki following an attack on a check-post on the RCD highway on November 28-night. Sources said that the check-post in Glangoor area was attacked with rockets, mortar
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A heavy exchange of fire between insurgents and security forces was reported from Nushki following an attack on a check-post on the RCD highway on November 28-night. Sources said that the check-post in Glangoor area was attacked with rockets, mortar shells and other heavy weapons. No casualty was reported as the rockets and mortar shells aimed at the check-post reportedly missed the target.
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November - 28 
An encounter between security forces and armed insurgents was also reported from the Kahan area. At least a dozen rockets were fired on positions of the security forces. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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An encounter between security forces and armed insurgents was also reported from the Kahan area. At least a dozen rockets were fired on positions of the security forces. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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November - 28 
Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) president Sardar Akhtar Mengal has been detained in a farmhouse in Sakran, which has been declared a sub-jail, according to Dawn. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Khuzdar range), Pervez Zahoor, served th
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Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) president Sardar Akhtar Mengal has been detained in a farmhouse in Sakran, which has been declared a sub-jail, according to Dawn. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Khuzdar range), Pervez Zahoor, served the order of the home department on the BNP president, said party leader Rauf Mengal. He said he himself and Mir Mehrullah Mengal, an uncle of Sardar Mengal, had also been detained. Zahoor, however, confirmed the detention only of Sardar Mengal. “Sardar Mengal has been detained under the Maintenance of Public Order-3,” he told Dawn, adding that the orders had been issued by the provincial home secretary.
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November - 28 
According to the agreement, the Maoists would be allowed to keep 30 arms for the security of each of the seven main camps and 15 arms for 21 satellite camps. The agreement has also ended the controversy over the categorization of the Maoist military,
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According to the agreement, the Maoists would be allowed to keep 30 arms for the security of each of the seven main camps and 15 arms for 21 satellite camps. The agreement has also ended the controversy over the categorization of the Maoist military, deciding to name the People’s Liberation Army structure simply as main camp and satellite camp. The two sides have also agreed to form a nine-member Joint Monitoring Coordination Committee comprising three members from the Maoists, the government and the UN each, which will oversee the monitoring process. The 12-page agreement says the People’s Liberation Army men would be allowed to conduct light military drillings inside the camps, without using of heavy fireworks, while the Nepal Army would be allowed to conduct its regular military exercises. According to the agreement, up to 12 percent Maoist combatants would be allowed to take leave at a time. Regarding the verification of the combatants, those recruited prior to the signing of the ceasefire code of conduct (May 26), and those who reached 18 years of age by then, would be kept in the camps.
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November - 28 
Addressing the press conference, Situala described the agreement as a crucial development although it took some time to reach consensus. He informed that the draft of the agreement would be sent to the UN Secretary General’s personal representative t
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Addressing the press conference, Situala described the agreement as a crucial development although it took some time to reach consensus. He informed that the draft of the agreement would be sent to the UN Secretary General’s personal representative to Nepal, Ian Martin, for approval. He informed that 70 containers are being imported from India for storage of arms of the People’s Liberation Army and the Nepal Army. Similarly, Mahara, who is also the Maoist spokesperson, expressed confidence that the agreement would pave the way for political settlement.
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November - 28 
After five days of deliberations, the government and the Maoists signed a deal on management of arms and armies on November 28-evening, according to Nepal News. Coordinator of the government’s talks’ team, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Situala, and Ma
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After five days of deliberations, the government and the Maoists signed a deal on management of arms and armies on November 28-evening, according to Nepal News. Coordinator of the government’s talks’ team, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Situala, and Maoist chief negotiator, Krishna Prasad Mahara, signed the ‘Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of Arms and Armies’ amidst a press conference in the capital Kathmandu. A meeting of the representatives of the government, the CPN (Maoist) and United Nations finalised the modalities of management of arms and armies and the monitoring process.
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November - 28 
Even after the comprehensive peace agreement, Maoist insurgents are continuing to collect donations in the Saptari district, Himalayan Times reported. Three Maoists reportedly threatened to abduct the workers of the Odraha VDC-based sub-health post i
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Even after the comprehensive peace agreement, Maoist insurgents are continuing to collect donations in the Saptari district, Himalayan Times reported. Three Maoists reportedly threatened to abduct the workers of the Odraha VDC-based sub-health post in Saptari if NR 10,000 in cash was not provided to them by November 28.
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November - 28 
Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP), including a regional leader of the outfit’s Lal Pataka faction, were killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in two separate incidents at Ataikula in the Pabna
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Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP), including a regional leader of the outfit’s Lal Pataka faction, were killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in two separate incidents at Ataikula in the Pabna district on November 28. The RAB also claimed to have rescued three women, who were allegedly sexually assaulted by the extremists. The slain extremists were identified as Abdul Mazid, Abdul Hannan, Ukil, and Habibur Rahman. Three guns and 24 bullets were also recovered from the extremists.
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November - 28 
The Supreme Court (SC) on November 28 upheld the death sentences passed on the six militant leaders of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for killing two judges in Jhalakathi, reports Daily Star. A seven-member full bench of the SC headed by C
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The Supreme Court (SC) on November 28 upheld the death sentences passed on the six militant leaders of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for killing two judges in Jhalakathi, reports Daily Star. A seven-member full bench of the SC headed by Chief Justice J. R. Mudassir Hossain rejected the appeal of the militants seeking permission to appeal against a High Court judgement upholding the death sentences. The convicted militants, including JMB chief Abdur Rahman, his deputy Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, Majlish-e-shura (the highest decision-making body) members Ataur Rahman Sunny, Abdul Awal, and Khaled Saifullah, suicide bomber Iftekhar al Mamun, will have to petition the president for mercy. In the absence of the mercy petition within the stipulated time, the jail authorities will issue death warrants fixing dates for their executions. Senior assistant judges, Jagannath Pandey and Sohel Ahmed, were killed in a suicide bomb attack at Purba Chadkati in the Jhalakathi town on November 14, 2005, in the wake of a series of bombings by the militants across the country.
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November - 28 
An unidentified gunman shot dead a civilian, Uthayakumar Rajitha, at Aathisoody Road in the Jaffna district on November 28, reports a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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An unidentified gunman shot dead a civilian, Uthayakumar Rajitha, at Aathisoody Road in the Jaffna district on November 28, reports a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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November - 28 
On November 28, suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Somasuntharam Inban, and injured two others at sixth mile post in the Trincomalee district.
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On November 28, suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Somasuntharam Inban, and injured two others at sixth mile post in the Trincomalee district.
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November - 28 
One security force (SF) personnel was injured when the LTTE fired a mortar targeting defence positions in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai on November 28, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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One security force (SF) personnel was injured when the LTTE fired a mortar targeting defence positions in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai on November 28, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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November - 28 
One security force personnel, Lance Corporal A.M. Vipulasena, was killed when LTTE cadres stepped up its attacks on the troops at Miasmal defence positions in Jaffna on November 28, according to Defence Ministry Sources.
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One security force personnel, Lance Corporal A.M. Vipulasena, was killed when LTTE cadres stepped up its attacks on the troops at Miasmal defence positions in Jaffna on November 28, according to Defence Ministry Sources.
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November - 28 
SFs during a search operation recovered two T-56 rifles, two RPGs, three RPG 7 packs, one suicide jacket, two motor cycle fuel tanks filled with explosives and a detonator code, four Chinese pouches, one military-type uniform, ten hand grenades, one
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SFs during a search operation recovered two T-56 rifles, two RPGs, three RPG 7 packs, one suicide jacket, two motor cycle fuel tanks filled with explosives and a detonator code, four Chinese pouches, one military-type uniform, ten hand grenades, one 40 mm grenade launcher, three field dressings and a large number of painkiller tablets and capsules, from a concrete bunker construction at Urumpirai in Jaffna on November 28.
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November - 28 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a civilian, Manikka Vasagam, for his refusal to pay ransom at Meeravodai in the Batticaloa district on November 28, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a civilian, Manikka Vasagam, for his refusal to pay ransom at Meeravodai in the Batticaloa district on November 28, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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November - 28 
The LTTE killed one security force (SF) personnel and injured two others at Kadjuwatta, in the Batticaloa district on November 28.
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The LTTE killed one security force (SF) personnel and injured two others at Kadjuwatta, in the Batticaloa district on November 28.
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November - 29 
A railway construction worker, Ajit Das, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Dowtuhaja railway station in the North Cachar Hills district on November 29-night, according to Sentinel.
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A railway construction worker, Ajit Das, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Dowtuhaja railway station in the North Cachar Hills district on November 29-night, according to Sentinel.
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November - 29 
A surrendered ULFA cadre, Bhaskar Saikia alias Mission Sonowal, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his residence in the Lengrai village of Tinsukia district on November 29, reports Telegraph.
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A surrendered ULFA cadre, Bhaskar Saikia alias Mission Sonowal, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his residence in the Lengrai village of Tinsukia district on November 29, reports Telegraph.
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November - 29 
According to Nagaland Post, the Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) for the Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland frontiers, Jyoti Prakash Sinha, said at least 14 cadres belonging to the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA)
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According to Nagaland Post, the Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) for the Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland frontiers, Jyoti Prakash Sinha, said at least 14 cadres belonging to the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Muslim United Liberation Force of Assam (MULFA) were sent to Bangladesh to study religion. But they received arms training there and came back to the Northeast. He also mentioned that Pakistan’s Inter -Services Intelligence (ISI) is clandestinely working in Bangladesh to bring all Northeast-based insurgent outfits and Jihadi elements to work under one umbrella, reports Assam Tribune.
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November - 29 
On November 29, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) shot at and injured five police personnel in West Bengal's Purulia district, reports Zee News. The district Superintendent of Police, Ashok Vir Prasad, said a group of
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On November 29, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) shot at and injured five police personnel in West Bengal's Purulia district, reports Zee News. The district Superintendent of Police, Ashok Vir Prasad, said a group of armed Maoists ambushed a patrol party injuring an Assistant Sub-Inspector and four West Bengal National Voluntary Force personnel.
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November - 29 
On November 29, Enforcement Directorate officials claimed to have neutralised an attempt by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to pump fake Indian currency notes into the country through the Colombo to Chennai route and arrested four person
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On November 29, Enforcement Directorate officials claimed to have neutralised an attempt by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to pump fake Indian currency notes into the country through the Colombo to Chennai route and arrested four persons in Chennai in this connection. According to Chennai Online, Sheikh Abdul Qadar was arrested and fake currency with a face value of INR 45 lakhs recovered from him. He had received the consignment at Colombo, where the fake money had been sent via Dubai. Following his interrogation, three more men -- Rafiq, Abdul Nasir and Dhansu -- were arrested from different parts of Chennai earlier this week. They were produced before a court which remanded them to Enforcement Directorate’s custody for interrogation.
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November - 29 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is under the grip of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Times of India. He told a 12-party delegation from Assam, led by former Assam Chief Mini
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is under the grip of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Times of India. He told a 12-party delegation from Assam, led by former Assam Chief Minister Prafulla Mahanta, which met him in New Delhi on November 28 that he was ready to re-start talks with the ULFA but the group would first have to shake off the ISI yoke guiding its actions. The delegation had urged Dr. Singh to resume "unconditional" talks with the ULFA. Mahanta said after the meeting, “The PM said Centre is ready for talks (with ULFA) as and when they come out of the clutches of ISI.”
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November - 29 
Suspected Garo militants shot dead one truck driver, identified as Dhruva Narayan Rabha, at Ampang-Dangre village in the outskirts of Williamnagar in the East Garo Hills district on November 29, reports Shillong Times.
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Suspected Garo militants shot dead one truck driver, identified as Dhruva Narayan Rabha, at Ampang-Dangre village in the outskirts of Williamnagar in the East Garo Hills district on November 29, reports Shillong Times.
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November - 29 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) blast blowing off a security convoy, killing one Army personnel, N. Yella Reddy, and injuring four Army personnel and two civilians at Asomiagao
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) blast blowing off a security convoy, killing one Army personnel, N. Yella Reddy, and injuring four Army personnel and two civilians at Asomiagaon under Joypore police station in the Dibrugarh district on November 29, reports Assam Tribune.
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November - 29 
The Assistant Manager of Tyroon Tea Estate, Rajendra Kumar Parikh, who was abducted by suspected militants of a lesser known outfit, Adivasi National Liberation Army, from Jorhat district on November 20, was reportedly released on November 29-night.
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The Assistant Manager of Tyroon Tea Estate, Rajendra Kumar Parikh, who was abducted by suspected militants of a lesser known outfit, Adivasi National Liberation Army, from Jorhat district on November 20, was reportedly released on November 29-night.
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November - 29 
The cease-fire agreement between the Union Government and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was extended by a period of six months with effect from December 1, 2006. The Government reportedly set a deadline of March 1, 2007, for the NDFB t
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The cease-fire agreement between the Union Government and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was extended by a period of six months with effect from December 1, 2006. The Government reportedly set a deadline of March 1, 2007, for the NDFB to submit its charter of demands to start negotiations.
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November - 29 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court, on November 29, pronounced three persons guilty in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Economic Times. Spare parts dealer Rusi Mulla, who was in possession of t
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court, on November 29, pronounced three persons guilty in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, reports Economic Times. Spare parts dealer Rusi Mulla, who was in possession of the 9mm pistol and cartridges removed from film actor Sanjay Dutt's house, was absolved of TADA charges but convicted under the Arms Act. Driving School owner Baba Chauhan was convicted under Section 3(3) of TADA for acquiring and then distributing AK-56 rifles, ammunition and hand grenades to actor Sanjay Dutt and co-accused Salim Kurla at the instance of Anees Ibrahim Kaskar, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He was also charged with sections of the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act. Chauhan was, however, acquitted of the charge of conspiracy. Film producer Sameer Hingora, who ferried three AK-56 rifles, magazines, cartridges and hand grenades to Sanjay Dutt's Pali Hill bungalow in 1993 was also found guilty of criminal conspiracy under section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and also for aiding and abetting terrorist act.
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November - 29 
The number of incidents in Jammu and Kashmir till October 31, 2006, was 1442 as against 1736 in 2005. As many as 131 security force (SF) personnel and 240 civilians were killed in 2006 as compared to 168 security personnel and 490 civilians in 2005.
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The number of incidents in Jammu and Kashmir till October 31, 2006, was 1442 as against 1736 in 2005. As many as 131 security force (SF) personnel and 240 civilians were killed in 2006 as compared to 168 security personnel and 490 civilians in 2005. 818 terrorists were killed in 2005 and 516 in 2006. In the Northeast, the number of incidents had come down from 1113 in 2005 to 1106 in 2006 and the number of civilians killed in 2006 was 238 as against 331 during 2005, Jaiswal disclosed. In 2006, 64 SF personnel were killed as compared to 55 in 2005. Maoist-affected States such as Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa and Maharashtra have witnessed 1233 incidents in 2006 as against 1318 in 2005. 125 Police personnel were killed in 2005 where as in 2006, 122 police personnel were killed. The civilian killing, however, has gone up from 440 in 2005 to 467 in 2006.
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November - 29 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said on November 29 in a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian parliament) that there was a significant decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir and that the overall security
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said on November 29 in a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian parliament) that there was a significant decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir and that the overall security situation in North East (NE) had shown signs of improvement. He said, “In comparison to that in the corresponding period in 2005, there has been a significant decline both in terms of incidents and casualties of civilians and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir till October-end this year.” While adding that the overall security situation in NE had also shown signs of improvement, he said, “In naxal (left-wing extremism)-affected states, while the number of incidents has shown a marginal decline, civilian casualties have slightly increased."
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November - 29 
A 29-year old Pakistani, with an expired student visa, and a US citizen have been charged in Texas with conspiring to train with firearms to fight with the Taliban against coalition forces in the Middle East and providing $350 to support terrorist gr
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A 29-year old Pakistani, with an expired student visa, and a US citizen have been charged in Texas with conspiring to train with firearms to fight with the Taliban against coalition forces in the Middle East and providing $350 to support terrorist groups, according to Daily Times. The detained Pakistani was identified as Adnan Babar Mirza, while the 33-year old American has been identified as Kobie Diallo Williams a.k.a. Abdul Kabeer. The four-count indictment was returned by a Houston grand jury on November 22 and unsealed this week after the appearance of both men before a US magistrate judge. “While these subjects did not operate at a high level of sophistication in comparison with the 9/11 hijackers, the expressed goal was to aid the Taliban by training for jihad against coalition troops in the Middle East,” according to FBI Special Agent Roderick Beverly.
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November - 29 
According to allegations in the indictment, Williams and Mirza, a citizen of Pakistan who entered the US on a student visa on August 15, 2001, viewed the US and coalition military forces on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq as invaders, and in April
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According to allegations in the indictment, Williams and Mirza, a citizen of Pakistan who entered the US on a student visa on August 15, 2001, viewed the US and coalition military forces on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq as invaders, and in April 2005, agreed that they should travel to the Middle East to fight with the Taliban to engage in battlefield Jihad. To hone their skills in anticipation for battlefield Jihad, the indictment alleged that Williams and Mirza agreed to train with firearms at various locations.
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November - 29 
Troops arrested a LTTE cadre from a lorry of a food convoy returning from Vakare at Manikerni, while attempting to enter Batticaloa, on November 29. However, two other cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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Troops arrested a LTTE cadre from a lorry of a food convoy returning from Vakare at Manikerni, while attempting to enter Batticaloa, on November 29. However, two other cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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November - 29 
Two unidentified LTTE cadres surrendered to the Kadjuwatta Army detachment in Batticaloa on November 29, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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Two unidentified LTTE cadres surrendered to the Kadjuwatta Army detachment in Batticaloa on November 29, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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November - 30 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Sanasam Angouba alias Inglemba alias Ingocha alias Tiken, was arrested during a search operation at Lilong Arapti area in the Imphal East district on November 30, reports Sangai Express.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Sanasam Angouba alias Inglemba alias Ingocha alias Tiken, was arrested during a search operation at Lilong Arapti area in the Imphal East district on November 30, reports Sangai Express.
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November - 30 
A student belonging to the Lahowal College, identified as Rajib Baruah, was abducted and later tortured by the SULFA cadres at Chabua in the Dibrugarh district on November 30, according to Telegraph. “The SULFA men dragged me out of our truck. When t
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A student belonging to the Lahowal College, identified as Rajib Baruah, was abducted and later tortured by the SULFA cadres at Chabua in the Dibrugarh district on November 30, according to Telegraph. “The SULFA men dragged me out of our truck. When the driver, Kishan Sahu, and his assistant, Binod, tried to rescue me, they were beaten up. The assailants then forced me into a black Alto without a number plate. I was blindfolded before the car sped away,” said Baruah.
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November - 30 
A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre, Nripen Mohon, was shot dead by ULFA militants at Mohmora village in the Sibsagar district on November 30, reports Press Trust of India.
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A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre, Nripen Mohon, was shot dead by ULFA militants at Mohmora village in the Sibsagar district on November 30, reports Press Trust of India.
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November - 30 
According to Imphal Free Press, suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked security force personnel who retaliated at Kumbi Setapur under Kumbi police station in the Bishnupur district on November 30. However, no casualties were repo
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According to Imphal Free Press, suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked security force personnel who retaliated at Kumbi Setapur under Kumbi police station in the Bishnupur district on November 30. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 30 
An officiating commandant of the Rashtriya Rifles 46 battalion, Venkataraman, sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device blast at Baramulla. Official sources said that militants targeted his vehicle at Khwaja Bagh in the Baramulla town when
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An officiating commandant of the Rashtriya Rifles 46 battalion, Venkataraman, sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device blast at Baramulla. Official sources said that militants targeted his vehicle at Khwaja Bagh in the Baramulla town when he was returning towards his battalion headquarters. His driver, Sushil Kumar, was also reportedly wounded in the blast.
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November - 30 
An over-ground worker of the militants, Ghulam Ali Dar, was arrested by SFs from village Ratan in the Doda district.
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An over-ground worker of the militants, Ghulam Ali Dar, was arrested by SFs from village Ratan in the Doda district.
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November - 30 
Manipur Police recovered a Chinese-make hand grenade left behind by the valley-based unidentified militants in the residence of S. Budhachandra, the Commissioner of State Education Department, at Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak in the Imphal West district
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Manipur Police recovered a Chinese-make hand grenade left behind by the valley-based unidentified militants in the residence of S. Budhachandra, the Commissioner of State Education Department, at Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak in the Imphal West district on November 30.
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November - 30 
NDTV, quoting Assam Police sources, has reported that the ULFA has established links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). "The ULFA leadership has established diplomatic relations with the LTTE and there is evidence in that regard," said
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NDTV, quoting Assam Police sources, has reported that the ULFA has established links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). "The ULFA leadership has established diplomatic relations with the LTTE and there is evidence in that regard," said an official of Assam Police. "The ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan) introduced LTTE's arms suppliers to ULFA leaders and two Tamils were arrested in Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh when a huge quantity of ammunition meant for the ULFA was seized," said the official adding that arms were also supplied to ULFA through Cambodia, for which the group paid "hard currency routed through Nepal." Reports added that the ISI had facilitated recent visits by top ULFA leaders, including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, to Singapore, Thailand and other countries.
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November - 30 
On November 30, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) filed an over one lakh-page charge-sheet regarding the July 11, 2006- serial bomb blasts in Mumbai in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Act (MCOCA) court, reports Times of India. The ATS has nam
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On November 30, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) filed an over one lakh-page charge-sheet regarding the July 11, 2006- serial bomb blasts in Mumbai in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Act (MCOCA) court, reports Times of India. The ATS has named 28 accused in the case, out of which 13, including Faisal Shaikh and Asif Khan alias Junaid who are shown as the prime conspirators, are in judicial custody. An ATS official said that many of the 15 absconding accused, including main conspirator Azam Cheema, are Pakistani nationals. The accused have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, MCOCA, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Explosives Act, Explosive Substances Act, Railway Act, Passport Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The ATS proposes to examine around 2,000 witnesses in the case.
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November - 30 
SF personnel are reported to have also killed an unidentified militant, believed to be a Pakistani national, at Saloosa in the Kreeri area of Baramulla district.
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SF personnel are reported to have also killed an unidentified militant, believed to be a Pakistani national, at Saloosa in the Kreeri area of Baramulla district.
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November - 30 
SF personnel recovered one .303 rifle, one magazine, 10 rounds, five blankets and 130 kg ration from a hideout at Kalasant in the Udhampur district.
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SF personnel recovered one .303 rifle, one magazine, 10 rounds, five blankets and 130 kg ration from a hideout at Kalasant in the Udhampur district.
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November - 30 
The ‘public relation officer’ of the Samuel faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), ‘captain’ Nangampao, was shot dead and another cadre, Henjapao, sustained injuries when they were attacked by the rival Kuki National Army (KNA) cadres at Bijang
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The ‘public relation officer’ of the Samuel faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), ‘captain’ Nangampao, was shot dead and another cadre, Henjapao, sustained injuries when they were attacked by the rival Kuki National Army (KNA) cadres at Bijang in the Churachandpur district on November 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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November - 30 
The Assam Police on November 30 claimed that an arrested cadre of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was part of the militant squad that triggered the November 20 explosion in a train at Belakoba in the Jalpaiguri district of West Benga
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The Assam Police on November 30 claimed that an arrested cadre of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was part of the militant squad that triggered the November 20 explosion in a train at Belakoba in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. 10 persons were killed and at least 50 injured in a bomb blast inside a compartment of the Haldibari-Siliguri Passenger train at Belacoba station. Police sources said that Addison Sangma, who was arrested from Chotopankhadol village in the Dhubri district on November 27, not only supplied RDX to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) but also prepared the “blueprint” for the train attack. Superintendent of Police in Dhubri, Parthasarothi Mahanta, told The Telegraph, “Addison was the main provider (of RDX) to the KLO for the explosion. He provided shelter to the KLO militants who triggered the blast.” During his interrogation by a team of police from West Bengal, Assam and the Railways, Addison said he harboured four KLO cadres in his house, helped them draw up the plan for the terrorist attack and arranged for arms, ammunition and explosives. The report, quoting an unidentified source, further said that KLO militants had planned to “trigger more blasts in Cooch Behar but shelved the operation when they learnt that Sangma did not have the required stock of RDX with him at the time.” The NDFB is currently observing a cease-fire agreement with the Government.
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November - 30 
The Deputy Inspector General (Tripura Frontier) of the Border Security Force (BSF), P. J. Sebastian, said on November 30 that Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have
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The Deputy Inspector General (Tripura Frontier) of the Border Security Force (BSF), P. J. Sebastian, said on November 30 that Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have 57 hideouts in Bangladesh, and some of them are located in that country’s capital Dhaka, reports Tripurainfo. Sebastian said, "Altogether 172 insurgent camps belonging to NE underground groups are existing in Bangladesh and most of the camps are operating in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Sylhet and Dhaka."
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November - 30 
The Government of West Bengal, a State in eastern India, on November 30 released senior Nepali Maoist leaders Chandra Prakash Gajurel and Mohan Baidhya after a court in Jalpaiguri ordered their release. The court ordered their release after the State
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The Government of West Bengal, a State in eastern India, on November 30 released senior Nepali Maoist leaders Chandra Prakash Gajurel and Mohan Baidhya after a court in Jalpaiguri ordered their release. The court ordered their release after the State government withdrew all charges against them, according to Himalayan Times. The West Bengal Government had reportedly ordered the local administration to drop charges against them on November 28. Gajurel was arrested in 2003, from the airport in Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu in southern India, while he was about to fly to Europe, on charges of using a fake passport. He was re-arrested and transferred to Jalpaiguri under fresh treason charges after his release in Chennai in September 2006 following a three-year jail term. Baidhya was arrested in West Bengal a few years ago on charges of treason.
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November - 30 
The Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland Frontier, Jyoti Prakash Sinha, has said that both the ISI and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ‘threatened’ ULFA to dissuade itself from peace talks with
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The Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland Frontier, Jyoti Prakash Sinha, has said that both the ISI and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ‘threatened’ ULFA to dissuade itself from peace talks with the Government of India, reports Assam Tribune. He mentioned that on September 3, 2006, a meeting between the ULFA, ISI and BNP leaders was arranged at Hotel Agrabad in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. The meeting was attended by ULFA chief Paresh Barua, the ISI Brigadier T. K. Bax and BNP leader Tarique Rehman Zia, who is the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
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November - 30 
The moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on November 30 made a fresh offer of talks with the Union Government and said the concept of self-rule needed to be debated at the people’s level on either side of the Line of Control. "W
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The moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on November 30 made a fresh offer of talks with the Union Government and said the concept of self-rule needed to be debated at the people’s level on either side of the Line of Control. "We are willing to meet the Indian leadership provided they are willing to do so. There might be some hiccups in the dialogue process but we are hopeful that these would be overcome", former APHC chief Abdul Gani Bhat said after a meeting of the executive committee of the amalgam in Srinagar, according to Press Trust of India.
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November - 30 
Three Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadres, Helun Kuki alias Paolun, Kamlal Buthang and ‘wing commander’ Thangboi Kuki alias Iron, were arrested in separate search operations at Imphal on November 30, reports Shillong Times.
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Three Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadres, Helun Kuki alias Paolun, Kamlal Buthang and ‘wing commander’ Thangboi Kuki alias Iron, were arrested in separate search operations at Imphal on November 30, reports Shillong Times.
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November - 30 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, including two ‘commanders’, surrendered before the Doda district police along with arms and ammunition. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Manohar Singh, identified the three as Mohammed Salim alias Abu Osama,
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, including two ‘commanders’, surrendered before the Doda district police along with arms and ammunition. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Manohar Singh, identified the three as Mohammed Salim alias Abu Osama, a ‘tehsil commander’ of the outfit, Nazir Ahmed alias Abu Moosa, a ‘section commander’, and Zahoor Ahmed alias Abu Saqib. They handed over two AK rifles with eight magazines, three hand grenades, 105 rounds and one wireless set at the time of surrender.
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November - 30 
Three top cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM, including ‘battalion commander’ Shabir Ahmed alias Tufail, were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at village Deval in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on November 30, according
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Three top cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM, including ‘battalion commander’ Shabir Ahmed alias Tufail, were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at village Deval in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on November 30, according to Daily Excelsior. The other two slain militants were identified as Abdul Hamid alias Ashiq and Mohammed Amin alias Zunaid.
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November - 30 
Three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Ngasepam Chitrakumar alias Thoiba alias P. Ngamba, Irengbam Raghumani Singh and Nong-thombam Thoi alias James Jit Singh, were arrested in the Imphal East district on an unspecified date. According
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Three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Ngasepam Chitrakumar alias Thoiba alias P. Ngamba, Irengbam Raghumani Singh and Nong-thombam Thoi alias James Jit Singh, were arrested in the Imphal East district on an unspecified date. According to police sources, one 0.38 automatic pistol loaded with 8 rounds of 0.38 live ammunition in magazine were recovered form their possession.
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November - 30 
Three youths, Arambam Bishewor Singh, Takhellambam Somorjit Singh and Thokchom Soulin Singh, were captured and later handed over to police by the local people, while they were extorting shops at Yubaraj Pali under Irilbung police station in the Imph
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Three youths, Arambam Bishewor Singh, Takhellambam Somorjit Singh and Thokchom Soulin Singh, were captured and later handed over to police by the local people, while they were extorting shops at Yubaraj Pali under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district in the guise of militants on November 30, reports Imphal Free Press.
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November - 30 
Two suspected Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, Inamul Hussain and Zamila Begum, were arrested from Tinghoriadoom Gaon under Tinghoria police outpost in the Tinsukia district on November 30, reports Sentinel. Four detonators were r
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Two suspected Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, Inamul Hussain and Zamila Begum, were arrested from Tinghoriadoom Gaon under Tinghoria police outpost in the Tinsukia district on November 30, reports Sentinel. Four detonators were recovered from their possession. Based on their confession, six persons were later arrested for interrogation.
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November - 30 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, replying to a short duration discussion on the "Internal Security Scenario" told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian parliament) on November 30 that the Government has put in place a multi-pronged policy to d
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, replying to a short duration discussion on the "Internal Security Scenario" told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian parliament) on November 30 that the Government has put in place a multi-pronged policy to deal with terrorism and maintain internal security. According to The Hindu, Patil said that one of the key components of the policy was to enhance the strength of the paramilitary forces. Many battalions of the forces were being raised and the Government had asked the States to increase the strength of their police forces and also train the personnel. "The Government is supporting it by giving huge amounts of money," he said. He informed that the intelligence agencies at the national level and the special branches of police at the State level were also being strengthened. The Minister, however, did not give any categorical reply to a demand raised during the discussion by Communist Party of India (Marxist) member Brinda Karat if the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) would be repealed in Manipur. He said, "Since other ministries like defence and law are also involved, I am not in a position to say anything more than this."
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November - 30 
A main pipeline supplying gas to the Sui purification plant from the field was blown up late on November 30-night, according to Dawn. Suspected insurgents reportedly blew up the pipeline from at least five points.
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A main pipeline supplying gas to the Sui purification plant from the field was blown up late on November 30-night, according to Dawn. Suspected insurgents reportedly blew up the pipeline from at least five points.
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November - 30 
Police arrested seven suspected Taliban activists during a raid on a house in the Pakhtunabad area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 30-night, according to Dawn. One of the suspects was injured in the raid. Those arrested were identified
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Police arrested seven suspected Taliban activists during a raid on a house in the Pakhtunabad area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on November 30-night, according to Dawn. One of the suspects was injured in the raid. Those arrested were identified as Maulvi Amir Mohammad, Maulvi Anuddin, Naseer Ahmad, Mohammad Yousuf, Maulvi Amir Hamza, Abdul Wahid and Abdul Ahad. They belonged to Kandahar, Zabul and Urzgan in Afghanistan, sources said.
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November - 30 
Security agencies have arrested seven suspects in connection with the planting of four explosive devices on the railway tracks between Quetta and Nushki. The train service between Quetta and Zahidan could not be restored till November 30-night as the
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Security agencies have arrested seven suspects in connection with the planting of four explosive devices on the railway tracks between Quetta and Nushki. The train service between Quetta and Zahidan could not be restored till November 30-night as the railway tracks that had been blown up in the Glangoor area of Chagai district a day earlier were being repaired.
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November - 30 
Unidentified militants fired rockets at a camp of security forces in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi district on November 30-night, Dawn reported. Official sources said that at least nine rockets landed and exploded in the area but none of them was abl
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Unidentified militants fired rockets at a camp of security forces in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi district on November 30-night, Dawn reported. Official sources said that at least nine rockets landed and exploded in the area but none of them was able to hit their target. The security forces retaliated by firing rockets towards the positions of the attackers. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 30 
The Government of West Bengal, a State in eastern India, on November 30 released senior Nepali Maoist leaders Chandra Prakash Gajurel and Mohan Baidhya after a court in Jalpaiguri ordered their release. The court ordered their release after the State
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The Government of West Bengal, a State in eastern India, on November 30 released senior Nepali Maoist leaders Chandra Prakash Gajurel and Mohan Baidhya after a court in Jalpaiguri ordered their release. The court ordered their release after the State government withdrew all charges against them, according to Himalayan Times. The West Bengal Government had reportedly ordered the local administration to drop charges against them on November 28. Gajurel was arrested in 2003, from the airport in Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu in southern India, while he was about to fly to Europe, on charges of using a fake passport. He was re-arrested and transferred to Jalpaiguri under fresh treason charges after his release in Chennai in September 2006 following a three-year jail term. Baidhya was arrested in West Bengal a few years ago on charges of treason.
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November - 30 
US Ambassador James Francis Moriarty has said that claims made by the Maoists regarding the wide public support they enjoy are not factual. According to Annapurna Post, talking to a select group of Indian journalists and intellectuals in New Delhi on
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US Ambassador James Francis Moriarty has said that claims made by the Maoists regarding the wide public support they enjoy are not factual. According to Annapurna Post, talking to a select group of Indian journalists and intellectuals in New Delhi on October 30, Moriarty said that the Maoists "would get a very few votes if elections are held in the present context."
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November - 30 
Extremists belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)’s Janajuddha faction on November 30 killed a district Jubo Dal (youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party) leader, identified as Haider Ali Hadu, in Jhenidah. Daily Star reports th
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Extremists belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)’s Janajuddha faction on November 30 killed a district Jubo Dal (youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party) leader, identified as Haider Ali Hadu, in Jhenidah. Daily Star reports that a gang of at least eight PBCP cadres ambushed Hadu near his Adarsha Para home in the Jhenidah town. A regional leader of PBCP (Janajuddha), Rajib Hasan, claimed responsibility for the killing.
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November - 30 
A pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net reports that two unidentified gunmen shot dead Gilbert Anandarajah, a Grama Sevakar (local government official), at Jaffna divisional secretariat in the Jaffna district on November 30. R
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A pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net reports that two unidentified gunmen shot dead Gilbert Anandarajah, a Grama Sevakar (local government official), at Jaffna divisional secretariat in the Jaffna district on November 30. Reports added that Anandarajah was the third Grama Sevakar to be killed since hostilities resumed on August 11, 2006.
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November - 30 
Daily News, quoting official sources, reported that the Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has promised the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake to choke the flow of weapons from his country to the LTTE, during the latter’s visit to Cam
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Daily News, quoting official sources, reported that the Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has promised the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake to choke the flow of weapons from his country to the LTTE, during the latter’s visit to Cambodia. Hun Sen reportedly admitted that for the first time in 2005 arms were smuggled out of his country for terrorist activities in Sri Lanka, and assured Sri Lankan Prime Minister to trust Cambodia that “no more weapons would enter Sri Lanka.”
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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