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October - 1 
A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles arrested ‘deputy finance in chief’ of I.M. Khan faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Samir Khan alias Inao, from Abustic Junior High School ground on October 1. An It
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A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles arrested ‘deputy finance in chief’ of I.M. Khan faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Samir Khan alias Inao, from Abustic Junior High School ground on October 1. An Italian made 9-mm pistol made loaded with nine live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre was shot dead while three civilians were injured in a shoot out with Assam Police at Longti colony in the Karbi Anglong district on October 1, according to Nagaland Post.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre was shot dead while three civilians were injured in a shoot out with Assam Police at Longti colony in the Karbi Anglong district on October 1, according to Nagaland Post.
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A PULF cadre, Abdul Jabbar alias Idrish, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from an unspecified place under Irilbung police station on October 1.
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A PULF cadre, Abdul Jabbar alias Idrish, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from an unspecified place under Irilbung police station on October 1.
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October - 1 
A self-styled zonal commander of the Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested on October 1 in Bihar’s Gaya district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police R Malar
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A self-styled zonal commander of the Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested on October 1 in Bihar’s Gaya district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police R Malar Viji said that the naxalite (left-wing extremist), Rajendra Mahto was arrested following tip off of his presence at Bhusanda village under Gaya Mufassil police station. No firearm was found in his possession. Mahto was wanted in connection with eight cases related to extremist violence, including one of a bomb attack on a bus on GT Road near Gaya in 2006.
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On October 1, four explosions in Tripura left two persons dead and 70 others injured, reports The Hindu. The first bomb went off at Radha Nagaar at 7.30 p.m., followed by another at Gol Bazar after about five minutes. A third blast occurred in the G.
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On October 1, four explosions in Tripura left two persons dead and 70 others injured, reports The Hindu. The first bomb went off at Radha Nagaar at 7.30 p.m., followed by another at Gol Bazar after about five minutes. A third blast occurred in the G.B. Blast area around 8.15 p.m., and the fourth at Krishna Nagar near Palace Compound. Most victims were shopping on the eve of Eid ul Fitar. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Nepal Das told "At least two of the blasts were powerful". Indian Express put the number of blasts at six. A live crude bomb was recovered and defused at the main motor stand of Agartala. Tripura police maintained that about 25 people were injured and no death was reported. No organisation has claimed responsibility for the explosions.
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On October 1, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while informing the State Assembly on the enforcement of suspension of operation since August 22 in 2008 said the "government is investigating to find out the group responsible for the recent bom
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On October 1, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while informing the State Assembly on the enforcement of suspension of operation since August 22 in 2008 said the "government is investigating to find out the group responsible for the recent bomb attack at the residence of an MLA in Churachandpur on September 14".
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Suspected militants abducted and later killed a shepherd, Ghulam Mohammad Magray, by slitting his throat at Palai Nallah in Gandoh area of Doda district on October 1-night.
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Suspected militants abducted and later killed a shepherd, Ghulam Mohammad Magray, by slitting his throat at Palai Nallah in Gandoh area of Doda district on October 1-night.
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Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter between Chelep and Palbung under Tengnoupal police station in the Chandel district on September 30-night. The milita
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Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter between Chelep and Palbung under Tengnoupal police station in the Chandel district on September 30-night. The militants lobbed a grenade and opened fire on the troops who retaliated killing two militants. A 7.62 pistol, two magazines loaded with three live rounds, 27 assorted rounds, one diary containing phone numbers of PREPAK cadres were recovered from the encounter site.
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At least 13 more militants were killed and ten others injured when a Qaumi lashkar (army) of the Salarzai tribe launched an operation against the militants in the Salarzai tehsil (revenue division) on October 1. A member of the lashkar told local jou
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At least 13 more militants were killed and ten others injured when a Qaumi lashkar (army) of the Salarzai tribe launched an operation against the militants in the Salarzai tehsil (revenue division) on October 1. A member of the lashkar told local journalists that operations were launched in Dara, Mullah Syed and Banda areas of the tehsil wherein various hideouts of militants were razed to ground. An elder of the tribe was also killed in the operation. As reported earlier, the Qaumi lashkar of Salarzai tribe announced to fully support the security forces in their hot pursuit against the militants in Bajaur Agency.
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On October 1, five people had been killed in a US strike, eight kilometers south of the town of Mir Ali. Reports said that a US pilot less drone fired two missiles at a house in the area.
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On October 1, five people had been killed in a US strike, eight kilometers south of the town of Mir Ali. Reports said that a US pilot less drone fired two missiles at a house in the area.
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One person was killed and two others injured when a bomb exploded in an ambulance at the Abdur Rahim market in the Feroz Khel area on October 1.
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One person was killed and two others injured when a bomb exploded in an ambulance at the Abdur Rahim market in the Feroz Khel area on October 1.
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on October 1 condemned the US attacks inside Pakistani territory and termed them 'terrorism', according to Dawn. Regarding the ongoing military operations in north-western Pakistan, he reiterated that the war against
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on October 1 condemned the US attacks inside Pakistani territory and termed them 'terrorism', according to Dawn. Regarding the ongoing military operations in north-western Pakistan, he reiterated that the war against terrorism was Pakistan’s own war.
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United States air strikes on three villages in North Waziristan in FATA killed at least 20 people on October 1 and October 3, reports Daily Times. Intelligence officials said a pilot less drone aircraft launched an attack on the Mohammad Khel village
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United States air strikes on three villages in North Waziristan in FATA killed at least 20 people on October 1 and October 3, reports Daily Times. Intelligence officials said a pilot less drone aircraft launched an attack on the Mohammad Khel village, 30-kilometres west of Miranshah, at around 9:30pm (PST) on October 3. An unnamed intelligence official said at least 12 people had been killed in the attack, including some foreigners, although Taliban sources in the area later told Reuters that eight persons were killed and seven others wounded.
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Kantipuronline reports that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres assaulted the Nepali Congress (NC) district member, Purna Bahadur Lamtari, on October 1-night in the Baldyanggairi-2 village of Palpa district allegedly for giving an
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Kantipuronline reports that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres assaulted the Nepali Congress (NC) district member, Purna Bahadur Lamtari, on October 1-night in the Baldyanggairi-2 village of Palpa district allegedly for giving an anti-Maoist speech in the village on September 25.
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14 more militants were killed and 28 others wounded as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Andankulam, Palamoddai, Nauve east, Thandiyankulam and Podunkanpila areas of Vavuniya district. While one soldier was al
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14 more militants were killed and 28 others wounded as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Andankulam, Palamoddai, Nauve east, Thandiyankulam and Podunkanpila areas of Vavuniya district. While one soldier was also killed, four others sustained injuries during these clashes. The troops also neutralized seven bunkers in the Palamoddai north and Pandiyankulam areas and recovered three hand grenades, 170 ammunition rounds and one radio set. They also recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and T-56 rounds, following confrontations in the Palamoddai north area.
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October - 1 
A soldier was killed during a clash with the militants in the Ranabapura area.
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A soldier was killed during a clash with the militants in the Ranabapura area.
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October - 1 
At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops confronted the LTTE militants and killed six of its cadres while injuring 31 others. While, seven soldiers were also injured in the incident, the troops neutralised two bunkers and recovered 71 anti-
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At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops confronted the LTTE militants and killed six of its cadres while injuring 31 others. While, seven soldiers were also injured in the incident, the troops neutralised two bunkers and recovered 71 anti-personnel mines and two improvise explosive devices.
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October - 1 
At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured as the troops captured three more bunkers of the outfit after the clashes in the Akkarayankulam, west and south of Iranamadu tank, Vannavikulam and Man
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At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured as the troops captured three more bunkers of the outfit after the clashes in the Akkarayankulam, west and south of Iranamadu tank, Vannavikulam and Maniarkulam areas in the Kilinochchi district on October 1, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Eight soldiers also sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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October - 1 
At least one person was injured in a land mine explosion near the TMVP office in the Vandaramulla area.
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At least one person was injured in a land mine explosion near the TMVP office in the Vandaramulla area.
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October - 1 
On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered
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On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, 17 hand grenades, one Global Positioning System equipment, one binocular, one I-com set, two pouches, one IED, two sarongs, some food and medical items.
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The fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised an LTTE camp belonging to "Charles Anthony" group located south of Kilinochchi hospital on October 1. Similarly, the jets bombed a training camp of the woman cadres of the LTTE south of K
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The fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised an LTTE camp belonging to "Charles Anthony" group located south of Kilinochchi hospital on October 1. Similarly, the jets bombed a training camp of the woman cadres of the LTTE south of Kilinochchi hospital. Separately, another LTTE camp, about 3-km north east of Piramanthalkulam area was shelled by the SLAF jets. Further, the SLAF neutralised three LTTE admin and logistic facilities, about 3.5-km south of Kilinochchi.
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October - 1 
The troops eliminated seven militants and injured 10 others during confrontations in the Wannarikulam area. Two soldiers were also killed while seven others, including an officer, received.
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The troops eliminated seven militants and injured 10 others during confrontations in the Wannarikulam area. Two soldiers were also killed while seven others, including an officer, received.
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October - 2 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-M) cadre, Keduokholie Mere, was abducted by unidentified militants from his residence at Chandmari colony in Kohima and later shot dead at Aradura hill on October 1, according to Nagaland Pos
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-M) cadre, Keduokholie Mere, was abducted by unidentified militants from his residence at Chandmari colony in Kohima and later shot dead at Aradura hill on October 1, according to Nagaland Post. Police also recovered one empty shell of 9-mm pistol from the incident site.
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October - 2 
In an infiltration attempt by militants backed by Pakistani Rangers, the third during last six days in Jammu sector, one militant was killed and a group of three to four others managed to infiltrate into Indian side from forward village of Kunara Tan
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In an infiltration attempt by militants backed by Pakistani Rangers, the third during last six days in Jammu sector, one militant was killed and a group of three to four others managed to infiltrate into Indian side from forward village of Kunara Tana Khurd near Bhaspur Bungalow in R.S. Pura sector on October 2-night.
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October - 2 
On October 2, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated explosions targeting two towers of Cellular Phone Service Operators at Erauri and Ketki areas of in Bihar's Aurangabad district. Superintendent of police Ganesh Kumar told Ze
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On October 2, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated explosions targeting two towers of Cellular Phone Service Operators at Erauri and Ketki areas of in Bihar's Aurangabad district. Superintendent of police Ganesh Kumar told Zee News, over 75 armed Maoists detonated cane and petrol bombs to blow up one tower each of Reliance and Airtel at both the places. Fifteen villagers were injured in clash with the Maoists when they resisted their attempt to blow up the towers.
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October - 2 
Security forces and police on October 2 neutralised a hide-out of the militants at Gursai in Mendhar area of Poonch district. One pistol with four magazines, four hand grenades, one wireless set and some ammunition were recovered from the incident si
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Security forces and police on October 2 neutralised a hide-out of the militants at Gursai in Mendhar area of Poonch district. One pistol with four magazines, four hand grenades, one wireless set and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 2 
Sentinel quoting intelligence source reports that the Manipur based People's United Liberation Front (PULF) planned to carry out subversive activities at Silchar and Karimganj during the Durga Puja (Hindu Festival). The report added that at least fou
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Sentinel quoting intelligence source reports that the Manipur based People's United Liberation Front (PULF) planned to carry out subversive activities at Silchar and Karimganj during the Durga Puja (Hindu Festival). The report added that at least four cadres of the outfit recently visited Dimapur in Nagaland for procuring improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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October - 2 
The Police manning Khuzama Check Gate arrested two women travelling in a Guwahati-bound bus from Imphal, for possession of arms on October 2. They were identified as Nganong Memcha and Ningthonjam Devi. Police seized two 9-mm pistols and 13 live roun
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The Police manning Khuzama Check Gate arrested two women travelling in a Guwahati-bound bus from Imphal, for possession of arms on October 2. They were identified as Nganong Memcha and Ningthonjam Devi. Police seized two 9-mm pistols and 13 live rounds from them.
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October - 2 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during in an encounter with Police and Army in dense apple orchards near Drawni at Nagbal in Zainapora locality of Shopian district on October 2-night, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during in an encounter with Police and Army in dense apple orchards near Drawni at Nagbal in Zainapora locality of Shopian district on October 2-night, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Abdullah and Rayees Ahmed. Abdullah was a Pakistani national. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 2 
Two unidentified militants shot at and wounded a social activist, Khumanthem Saratkumar Singh, outside his residence in the Imphal East district on October 2-afternoon, according to Telegraph. Saratkumar earlier contested the polls in 2002 on a Rasht
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Two unidentified militants shot at and wounded a social activist, Khumanthem Saratkumar Singh, outside his residence in the Imphal East district on October 2-afternoon, according to Telegraph. Saratkumar earlier contested the polls in 2002 on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party ticket. He stayed away from elections in 2007 and did not work for any political party since then.
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October - 2 
A suicide bomber blew himself up as he tried to enter a house owned by the Awami National Party (ANP) chief, Asfandyar Wali Khan, in the NWFP on October 2, killing four, officials said, reported Dawn. Khan, the chairman of the Pakistani parliament's
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A suicide bomber blew himself up as he tried to enter a house owned by the Awami National Party (ANP) chief, Asfandyar Wali Khan, in the NWFP on October 2, killing four, officials said, reported Dawn. Khan, the chairman of the Pakistani parliament's foreign relations committee, however, escaped unhurt in the attack. The incident took place in the town of Charsadda outside a hujra (guest house) belonging to Khan, a member of ruling coalition. The bomb exploded as Wali was visiting a guest in a room attached to the house during celebrations for the festival of Eidul Fitr, police and party officials told AFP. ‘Four people were killed in the suicide blats. The target was Asfandyar Wali but he is safe,’ Mian Iftikhar, the information minister for the NWFP, told local television. Provincial police chief, Malik Naveed, told AFP that guards shot the bomber before he blew himself up. "The suicide bomber tried to pass from the security scanner avoiding a physical search. Two security guards grabbed him but he tried to get away," Naveed said, adding, "Then he was shot and as soon as he fell on the ground he blew himself up." Police said the other victims included a policeman and a bank manager who was visiting to pay his respects to Khan. Meanwhile, Haji Adeel, a senior ANP member told Dawn, "The incident happened outside the hujra (guest house). One suicide bomber was trying to enter, he was stopped but the bomber blasted himself. The guard was killed."
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October - 2 
A tribal lashkar (army) of the Peroz Khel tribe ‘arrested’ at least 18 pro-Taliban militants, including four suspected suicide attackers, and ‘seized’ two explosive-laden vehicles at Goin area in the Orakzai Agency on October 2. According to official
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A tribal lashkar (army) of the Peroz Khel tribe ‘arrested’ at least 18 pro-Taliban militants, including four suspected suicide attackers, and ‘seized’ two explosive-laden vehicles at Goin area in the Orakzai Agency on October 2. According to officials of the political administration, the militants were ‘arrested’ during the ongoing operation against pro-Taliban militants in the Orakzai Agency. The lashkar also recovered two explosive-laden vehicles and large quantity of weapons and ammunition, including four suicide jackets, from their possession. The tribal lashkar of Peroz khel tribe had established blockades in different points of the agency and captured important hill tops in a bid to resist the militants' movement in the area. The lashkar and security forces also exchanged fire with the militants on October 1-night.
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October - 2 
Dawn reports that Police on October 2 foiled major terror bids and arrested five alleged militants who were involved in recent terrorism, target killings and kidnapping for ransoms throughout Balochistan, including the provincial capital, Quetta, sai
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Dawn reports that Police on October 2 foiled major terror bids and arrested five alleged militants who were involved in recent terrorism, target killings and kidnapping for ransoms throughout Balochistan, including the provincial capital, Quetta, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) police (investigation), Rehmatullah Niazi. He said that police had raided a house in the Main Ghundi area under jurisdiction of New Sariab police station and arrested the five alleged terrorists. The DIG said that police recovered suicide jackets, 20kg of explosives, 182 detonators of bombs, 38 electronic detonators, Kalashnikovs, hand grenades and mobile phones and a large quantity of other ammunitions from their possession. The police also recovered uniforms and badges of police and Balochistan Constabulary.
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October - 2 
Taliban have claimed that they are holding the abducted Polish engineer, according to Dawn. "He is with us. We have kidnapped him," Mohammad, a spokesman for the Taliban active in the Darra Adam Khel region told reporters in Peshawar by telephone on
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Taliban have claimed that they are holding the abducted Polish engineer, according to Dawn. "He is with us. We have kidnapped him," Mohammad, a spokesman for the Taliban active in the Darra Adam Khel region told reporters in Peshawar by telephone on October 2. The Pole, identified as Piotr Stanczak, was abducted by gunmen on September 28 and his two drivers and a security guard shot dead in northern Attock district.
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October - 2 
The local government has ordered Afghan refugees in Bajaur to leave the area within three days, a government official told AFP. There are an estimated 70,000 Afghan refugees in Bajaur, who have been living there since the late 1970s after fleeing the
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The local government has ordered Afghan refugees in Bajaur to leave the area within three days, a government official told AFP. There are an estimated 70,000 Afghan refugees in Bajaur, who have been living there since the late 1970s after fleeing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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October - 2 
Troops backed by artillery killed 25 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 2, according to Dawn. Gun battles erupted overnight and continued until late night after militants attacked security check posts in four villages, an unnam
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Troops backed by artillery killed 25 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 2, according to Dawn. Gun battles erupted overnight and continued until late night after militants attacked security check posts in four villages, an unnamed security official told AFP, adding, "there were fierce clashes and we have reports of 25 militants being killed" in the villages of Rashakai, Tang Khata, Bai Cheena and Khazana.
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October - 2 
Finance Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai on October 2 said that his party the CPN-Maoist, which leads the current coalition government, is in talks with Nepali Army over the issue of army integration, Nepal News reports.
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Finance Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai on October 2 said that his party the CPN-Maoist, which leads the current coalition government, is in talks with Nepali Army over the issue of army integration, Nepal News reports.
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October - 2 
As its September 21 directive to the citizens of five districts of Northern Province living in and around Colombo (Western Province) to "re-register" themselves with the police, Sri Lanka Government on October 2 announced that a similar census would
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As its September 21 directive to the citizens of five districts of Northern Province living in and around Colombo (Western Province) to "re-register" themselves with the police, Sri Lanka Government on October 2 announced that a similar census would be carried out on October 5 for such citizens of Eastern Province. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera told a news conference here those citizens from the east, residing in the Western Province since October 2, 2003, would have to register themselves at police stations in their areas. Citizens from the districts of Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Ampara would have to present themselves at the police stations along with the occupants in the house, national Identity Cards and other documents.
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October - 2 
On October 2, the SFs eliminated two LTTE cadres in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On October 2, the SFs eliminated two LTTE cadres in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district.
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October - 2 
On October 2, the troops killed at least 18 militants while injuring 14 others as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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On October 2, the troops killed at least 18 militants while injuring 14 others as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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October - 2 
One Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) member was shot dead and another injured by suspected LTTE militants in the Thannamunei area of Batticaloa district on October 2-evening, Colombo Page reported.
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One Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) member was shot dead and another injured by suspected LTTE militants in the Thannamunei area of Batticaloa district on October 2-evening, Colombo Page reported.
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October - 2 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a police officer while he was on his way to assume duties at Pottuvil police station in the Amparai district on October 2, reports Hindustan Times.
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a police officer while he was on his way to assume duties at Pottuvil police station in the Amparai district on October 2, reports Hindustan Times.
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October - 2 
The SLA has reportedly recruited 10,136 Sri Lankans to various ranks to fight against the LTTE. According to Military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, the SLA is currently looking to recruit another 24,000 during the next few months to all f
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The SLA has reportedly recruited 10,136 Sri Lankans to various ranks to fight against the LTTE. According to Military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, the SLA is currently looking to recruit another 24,000 during the next few months to all forces including the Police Department. During the last 6 months 4,004 army deserters have reported back to their units while 2,984 soldiers and 21 officers have been arrested for deserting the army and will be presented against the courts.
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October - 2 
The Sri Lanka Air Force neutralized LTTE’s Central Administrative Headquarters, about 2-km northeast of Kilinochchi, SLA reports.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force neutralized LTTE’s Central Administrative Headquarters, about 2-km northeast of Kilinochchi, SLA reports.
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October - 3 
A powerful bomb was recovered from a Sivasagar- bound private bus during a routine check at Lakhinagar and six persons were detained by the police for inquiry, reports Assam Tribune.
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A powerful bomb was recovered from a Sivasagar- bound private bus during a routine check at Lakhinagar and six persons were detained by the police for inquiry, reports Assam Tribune.
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October - 3 
A statement during National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB)’s 22nd anniversary at a designated camp at Kumguri in Kokrajhar district, its president Ranjan Daimary said they were in favour of peace and a negotiated settlement of the conflict but t
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A statement during National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB)’s 22nd anniversary at a designated camp at Kumguri in Kokrajhar district, its president Ranjan Daimary said they were in favour of peace and a negotiated settlement of the conflict but the Indian authority at centre were not responding properly and threatened to pick up the gun against the Centre, accusing it of dictating to the outfit, reports Telegraph.
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October - 3 
According to Imphal Free Press, the security forces of Border Security Force (BSF) posted at Khoirompat in Bishnupur engaged in heavy gunfight when the post came under attack from militants on October 3. No casualties on both sides were reported in t
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According to Imphal Free Press, the security forces of Border Security Force (BSF) posted at Khoirompat in Bishnupur engaged in heavy gunfight when the post came under attack from militants on October 3. No casualties on both sides were reported in the gunfight which lasted for around half an hour. Local sources said they could hear powerful explosions amidst gunfire till around 11 pm.
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October - 3 
According to Nagalandpost, three National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) activists were killed when the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) attacked a house reported to be the transit camp of NSCN (
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According to Nagalandpost, three National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) activists were killed when the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) attacked a house reported to be the transit camp of NSCN (K) at Lower Agri colony, Kohima on October 3. Police recovered 108 empty cases of AK 47, 42 empty cases of 9 mm pistol and the safety pin of a grenade from the place of incident.
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October - 3 
According to Reuters India, the army on October 3 said that the fierce gun battle between the army and militants that had begun on September 25 in the Kagnan area of Kashmir ended after a week, killing 13 militants and a soldier. The army had begun m
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According to Reuters India, the army on October 3 said that the fierce gun battle between the army and militants that had begun on September 25 in the Kagnan area of Kashmir ended after a week, killing 13 militants and a soldier. The army had begun mop up operations after the firing stopped on October 2 in what is said to be the longest gun battle in recent years.
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October - 3 
According to Sentinel, the publicity secretary of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Dhonsiri designated camp, Suraj Dimasa was gunned down by two youths who were in his Maruti 800 car (AS092199) near the police point at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on
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According to Sentinel, the publicity secretary of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Dhonsiri designated camp, Suraj Dimasa was gunned down by two youths who were in his Maruti 800 car (AS092199) near the police point at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on October 3. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead.
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October - 3 
IANS reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 3 morning blew up the control room of a mobile phone tower in Jharkhand's Palamau district. Police sources said that a group of 20-30 Maoists surrounded the control room
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IANS reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 3 morning blew up the control room of a mobile phone tower in Jharkhand's Palamau district. Police sources said that a group of 20-30 Maoists surrounded the control room of the mobile operator Reliance India and asked the employees to vacate it. Subsequently, detonators were used to blast the control room. They also set a generator on fire.
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October - 3 
In another statement, Assam Police said that Assamese youths are being recruited by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to carry out terror strikes in India reports Nagalandpost. Last week, army soldiers foiled a major terror strike
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In another statement, Assam Police said that Assamese youths are being recruited by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to carry out terror strikes in India reports Nagalandpost. Last week, army soldiers foiled a major terror strike in Assam’s main city of Guwahati by killing seven Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) terrorists during a gun battle in the western district of Dhubri, bordering Bangladesh when they were on their way to Guwahati to carry out several blasts. The HuJI is now suspected of triggering the serial explosions in Tripura’s capital Agartala.
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October - 3 
In the meantime, a hoax bomb call at Vandana Cinema hall creates panic and confusion among the people in Guwahati’s Noonmati area. A team of City Police along with bomb squad and anti-sabotage personnel conducted a search at the Vandana Cinema Hall.
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In the meantime, a hoax bomb call at Vandana Cinema hall creates panic and confusion among the people in Guwahati’s Noonmati area. A team of City Police along with bomb squad and anti-sabotage personnel conducted a search at the Vandana Cinema Hall. However, it turned to be a hoax bomb scare as no explosive could be found.
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October - 3 
On October 3, police busted a support cell of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Mangalore of Dakshina Kanara district and arrested four cadres of the outfit. The arrested have been identified as real estate agent Mohammed Ali (56) from Mukkacheri in Ulla
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On October 3, police busted a support cell of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Mangalore of Dakshina Kanara district and arrested four cadres of the outfit. The arrested have been identified as real estate agent Mohammed Ali (56) from Mukkacheri in Ullal, his son Javed Ali (20), a student of Ullal Quranic College; Naushad (25), a construction worker from Subash Nagar in Pandeshwar and Ahmed Bava (33), a petty shop owner from Haleyangadi in Mulky. Six other persons were also detained for questioning. Computers, two mobile handsets and material on jihad were recovered from Mohammed Ali and his son Javed. Based on information given by Javed, Naushad was arrested. Naushad led the cops to the house of Riyaz Bhatkal, against whom the Mumbai police have issued a nation-wide alert. Five grenades and improvised pipe bombs were seized along with 12 mobile handsets, SIM cards and jihadi material were recovered from the Subhash Nagar residence of Riyaz Bhatkal, who was away at the time of the raid. Naushad also led police to the house of Bhatkal’s accomplice Mudassar (24), where a laptop, a hard disk, INR 1.13 millions in cash, five mobile handsets, passports, CDs and jihadi material were recovered. Ahmed Bava was also picked up on Naushad’s information. Police sources said that the intelligence had zeroed in on IM presence in Mangalore after a month-long investigation.
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October - 3 
The security forces of the 11th Maratha Regiment arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants at Narambeel under Gossaigaon subdivision in Dhubri district and recovered two 303 rifles and two magazines from their possession. La
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The security forces of the 11th Maratha Regiment arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants at Narambeel under Gossaigaon subdivision in Dhubri district and recovered two 303 rifles and two magazines from their possession. Later they are identified as Egnos Popo and Samrel Kuzur.
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October - 3 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on October 3-night.
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on October 3-night.
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October - 3 
Pakistani intelligence officials reported another US air strike earlier on October 3 on Datta Khel village, situated closer to the border with Afghanistan, in which at least three persons were killed.
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Pakistani intelligence officials reported another US air strike earlier on October 3 on Datta Khel village, situated closer to the border with Afghanistan, in which at least three persons were killed.
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October - 3 
Taliban militants on October 3 abducted a trooper in the Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA. Subedar Daulat Khan was on his way home from Bara along with his family members when he was abducted by masked men, who forced him t
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Taliban militants on October 3 abducted a trooper in the Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA. Subedar Daulat Khan was on his way home from Bara along with his family members when he was abducted by masked men, who forced him to stop his car.
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October - 3 
Kantipur Online reports that following a cabinet meeting held at the prime minister’s office at Singha Durbar on October 3, the government invited the armed groups active in the Terai region to come to the negotiating table. It also formed a three-me
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Kantipur Online reports that following a cabinet meeting held at the prime minister’s office at Singha Durbar on October 3, the government invited the armed groups active in the Terai region to come to the negotiating table. It also formed a three-member committee led by Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma to hold dialogue with the armed outfits. Responding to the offer, the armed groups operating in Terai announced that they would hold talks with the government. They also declared a cease-fire during Dashain festival, reports Nepal News.
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October - 3 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 10 others injured in two separate clashes between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Panniwedikulam area of Kilinochchi district on October 3, reports Sr
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 10 others injured in two separate clashes between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Panniwedikulam area of Kilinochchi district on October 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the first incident, the SFs captured one camp killing four militants while injuring five others. Similarly, four more militants were killed and five others injured when the SFs captured three more camps in the same area. Three soldiers were also killed and 12 others received injuries in these incidents.
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October - 3 
At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the troops in an encounter killed two militants.
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At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the troops in an encounter killed two militants.
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October - 3 
During another clash between the two sides in the areas south of Mankulam and south of Kokavil in the Mullaitivu district, the SFs killed eight militants while wounding 11 others.
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During another clash between the two sides in the areas south of Mankulam and south of Kokavil in the Mullaitivu district, the SFs killed eight militants while wounding 11 others.
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October - 3 
In the morning, the SLAF fighter jets had bombed LTTE’s political wing leader B. Nadesan’s "Police Headquarters" and another camp in the Draiarukulam area.
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In the morning, the SLAF fighter jets had bombed LTTE’s political wing leader B. Nadesan’s "Police Headquarters" and another camp in the Draiarukulam area.
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October - 3 
On the same day, eight more LTTE militants were killed and five others wounded during separate clashes with the troops in the Pannichchankulam, Navakkulam, Panikkaniravikulam, Villattikulam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district. Four bunkers of t
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On the same day, eight more LTTE militants were killed and five others wounded during separate clashes with the troops in the Pannichchankulam, Navakkulam, Panikkaniravikulam, Villattikulam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district. Four bunkers of the militants were also neutralized in these incidents.
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October - 3 
One person was injured when unidentified assailants fired upon a car traveling in the Mailambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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One person was injured when unidentified assailants fired upon a car traveling in the Mailambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 3 
Six more LTTE cadres were killed and more than 20 others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Paraikandamadu, Madam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Four soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries
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Six more LTTE cadres were killed and more than 20 others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Paraikandamadu, Madam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Four soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries during the fighting.
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October - 3 
The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade towards a power transformer in the Kokuvil area. The grenade, however, missed its intended target injuring three soldiers providing security to it.
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The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade towards a power transformer in the Kokuvil area. The grenade, however, missed its intended target injuring three soldiers providing security to it.
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October - 3 
The SFs recovered three 80-mm mortar shells, two 40-mm cartridges and two hand grenades from the Kannagipira area of Ampara district. Separately, the troops recovered one hand grenade from the Achchibokkuwa area.
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The SFs recovered three 80-mm mortar shells, two 40-mm cartridges and two hand grenades from the Kannagipira area of Ampara district. Separately, the troops recovered one hand grenade from the Achchibokkuwa area.
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October - 3 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed the LTTE’s Intelligence Headquarters, about 4-km west of Kilinochchi town precisely. It is yet to be ascertained that whether Pottu Amman, the outfit’s wing intelligence leader, who has his secret ad
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed the LTTE’s Intelligence Headquarters, about 4-km west of Kilinochchi town precisely. It is yet to be ascertained that whether Pottu Amman, the outfit’s wing intelligence leader, who has his secret administrative hub in this building complex, protected by his sleuths was present there or not at the time of the attack.
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October - 3 
The troops in an encounter killed seven more militants while wounding an unspecified number of them at Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district. Three soldiers were also injured in the LTTE gun fire.
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The troops in an encounter killed seven more militants while wounding an unspecified number of them at Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district. Three soldiers were also injured in the LTTE gun fire.
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October - 3 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed after a confrontation with a combined Army-Air Force foot patrol in the eastern village of Kattikulam in the Trincomalee district on October 3-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed after a confrontation with a combined Army-Air Force foot patrol in the eastern village of Kattikulam in the Trincomalee district on October 3-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 3 
Two more militants were killed during another exchange of fire between the two sides in the areas south of Iranamadu in the Mullaitivu district. Two soldiers were also killed while another received injuries in the incident. Separate clashes in the sa
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Two more militants were killed during another exchange of fire between the two sides in the areas south of Iranamadu in the Mullaitivu district. Two soldiers were also killed while another received injuries in the incident. Separate clashes in the same area injured one militant and three soldiers.
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October - 4 
A policeman was killed and six others were injured by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter at Karma village under Sahibganj police station area in the Muazaffarpur district on October 4-night, according to Thain
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A policeman was killed and six others were injured by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter at Karma village under Sahibganj police station area in the Muazaffarpur district on October 4-night, according to Thaindian News.
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October - 4 
A top militant commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ibrar Ahmed alias Abu Ubaid, was shot dead by security force personnel during an encounter at Dodimal in Targain area of Budhal in the Rajouri district on October 4-morning, accordi
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A top militant commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ibrar Ahmed alias Abu Ubaid, was shot dead by security force personnel during an encounter at Dodimal in Targain area of Budhal in the Rajouri district on October 4-morning, according to Daily Excelsior.
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October - 4 
According to Telegraph, the dead body of Wangba Khamancha, a leader of the Manipur-based Kangleipak Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL), was recovered from Jitwala Jod along Gurgaon-Delhi border near Mundela village under Jafarpur Kalan police station in Gurgaon o
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According to Telegraph, the dead body of Wangba Khamancha, a leader of the Manipur-based Kangleipak Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL), was recovered from Jitwala Jod along Gurgaon-Delhi border near Mundela village under Jafarpur Kalan police station in Gurgaon on October 4. Khamancha was the chief of the outfit’s ‘operation new kangleipak’ and was suspected to have been killed by the cadres his outfit.
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October - 4 
An unidentified militant was shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter in the Thambalkhong area on October 4-night, reports Press Trust of India. While four other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol was recov
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An unidentified militant was shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter in the Thambalkhong area on October 4-night, reports Press Trust of India. While four other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol was recovered from the incident site. The report added that over 260 persons including civilians were killed so far in militancy related incidents in Manipur in 2008.
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October - 4 
On October 4, a militant outfit belonging to the Kuki tribe captured three bullet tankers, engaged in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to the Sekmai Bottling Plant, at Dimapur in connection with monetary demands, according to Sangai Express. The
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On October 4, a militant outfit belonging to the Kuki tribe captured three bullet tankers, engaged in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to the Sekmai Bottling Plant, at Dimapur in connection with monetary demands, according to Sangai Express. The outfit reportedly threatened the Indian Oil Corporation that the tankers would be set ablaze in case of its failure to meet the demand.
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October - 4 
On October 4, locals of Heingang in the Imphal East district foiled an abduction bid and arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Ngarinbam Anil and Thangjam Loken alias Bivash, and handed them over to the police, repo
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On October 4, locals of Heingang in the Imphal East district foiled an abduction bid and arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Ngarinbam Anil and Thangjam Loken alias Bivash, and handed them over to the police, reports Imphal Free Press . They also snatched a 9-mm pistol loaded with three live rounds from one of the detained cadres which later police seized.
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October - 4 
The Orissa State committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 4 claimed responsibility for the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati in the Kandhamal district on August 23, reports Th
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The Orissa State committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 4 claimed responsibility for the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati in the Kandhamal district on August 23, reports The Hindu. Speaking to a team of journalists from Bhubaneswar in a forest in Kandhamal, the spokesperson of the outfit's Orissa unit, Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil, said it became necessary to eliminate the Swami as he was forcing tribals and Dalit Christians in Kandhamal to convert to Hinduism. "After the December 2007 communal violence in Kandhamal, we threatened to kill him if he and his supporters did not refrain from harassing tribals and Dalit Christians to change their religion", Panda said. Panda claimed that the members of the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) who took part in killing them Swami had left two letters at the spot at Jalaspata ashram, claiming responsibility for the killing. "The government, however, suppressed the letters to help rioters continue with their attacks on the minority community," Panda added.
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October - 4 
The Samaja reports that two suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) including one minor have been arrested by the Mayurbhanj district police from the border area of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar district. Though they were arrested around October 4, the
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The Samaja reports that two suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) including one minor have been arrested by the Mayurbhanj district police from the border area of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar district. Though they were arrested around October 4, the police are yet to make it public.
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October - 4 
Security forces (SFs) on October 4 recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions that were concealed underground by militants in the Darjeen area of Dera Bugti in Balochistan, official sources told APP, according to Daily Times. The sources said that the
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Security forces (SFs) on October 4 recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions that were concealed underground by militants in the Darjeen area of Dera Bugti in Balochistan, official sources told APP, according to Daily Times. The sources said that the SFs dug out a portion of ground on a tip-off about hidden arms, and recovered three rocket launchers, five RPG-VII guns, two landmines, two Kalashnikov rifles, 26-kilogram’s of explosive material and hundreds of rounds of various weapons. However, no arrests have been made.
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October - 4 
The Afghan refugees started leaving Bajaur Agency following a three-day deadline given by the local administration for them to vacate the agency, locals said.
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The Afghan refugees started leaving Bajaur Agency following a three-day deadline given by the local administration for them to vacate the agency, locals said.
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October - 4 
The residents of Mamoond have also decided to form a lashkar to combat the Taliban. The decision was taken during a meeting of tribal elders. Another meeting of tribal leaders would be held on October (5) to devise a strategy against Taliban.
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The residents of Mamoond have also decided to form a lashkar to combat the Taliban. The decision was taken during a meeting of tribal elders. Another meeting of tribal leaders would be held on October (5) to devise a strategy against Taliban.
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October - 4 
The SFs arrested a Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) commander and five Taliban militants in the Bara area on October 4. They were arrested following the abduction of a Frontier Constabulary (FC) trooper in the Bara sub-division. Locals said the SFs had warned th
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The SFs arrested a Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) commander and five Taliban militants in the Bara area on October 4. They were arrested following the abduction of a Frontier Constabulary (FC) trooper in the Bara sub-division. Locals said the SFs had warned that an operation would be launched in Bara if the FC officer was not released by his captors.
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October - 4 
Tribesmen in the Mir Ali sub-division fired rockets at two drones that crossed into Pakistan on October 4, locals said. The two drones entered Pakistani airspace from the Afghan side in Mir Ali sub-division, located 23-kilometers east of Miranshah, l
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Tribesmen in the Mir Ali sub-division fired rockets at two drones that crossed into Pakistan on October 4, locals said. The two drones entered Pakistani airspace from the Afghan side in Mir Ali sub-division, located 23-kilometers east of Miranshah, locals said. The spy planes returned as locals fired rockets at them. However, no casualty was reported.
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October - 4 
Volunteers of the Salarzai tribe set ablaze eight Taliban houses in the Aundai area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 4, locals said, according to Daily Times. Taliban militants attacked the lashkar (army) and three Taliban militants were kille
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Volunteers of the Salarzai tribe set ablaze eight Taliban houses in the Aundai area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 4, locals said, according to Daily Times. Taliban militants attacked the lashkar (army) and three Taliban militants were killed in the exchange of fire.
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October - 4 
Kantipuronline reports that unidentified assailants detonated a powerful bomb at a mosque in Hattimuda Village Development Committee ward-9 of Morang district on October 4-evening, leaving four persons injured. No group has claimed responsibility for
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Kantipuronline reports that unidentified assailants detonated a powerful bomb at a mosque in Hattimuda Village Development Committee ward-9 of Morang district on October 4-evening, leaving four persons injured. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast yet.
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October - 4 
At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and four soldiers were killed while 27 militants and six soldiers wounded as the troops captured a section of the bunker line constructed along the Nachchakuda - Akkarayankulam road at Pan
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At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and four soldiers were killed while 27 militants and six soldiers wounded as the troops captured a section of the bunker line constructed along the Nachchakuda - Akkarayankulam road at Panniwedikulam in the West of Vannerikuma area in the Kilinochchi district on October 4, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said on October 5. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) MI-24 gunship helicopters also assisted the troops capturing 10 bunkers, constructed on the massive earth bund, and advanced further northward, military sources added. The 58 Division now operating in the Kilinochchi district has captured a four kilometer stretch of a massive ditch cum earth bund constructed by the LTTE from Nachchakuda to Akkarayankulam tank area. Troops have also advanced nearly two kilometers from this earth bund and in control of the Nachchakuda - Akkarayankulam road depriving the LTTE of a vital supply route to Nachchakuda.
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October - 4 
During two separate confrontations in the Palamoddai area, the troops killed two LTTE cadres. Two more militants and a soldier sustained injuries in these confrontations. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured a LTTE bunker kill
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During two separate confrontations in the Palamoddai area, the troops killed two LTTE cadres. Two more militants and a soldier sustained injuries in these confrontations. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured a LTTE bunker killing two militants. Another militant was killed by the SFs at Navakkulam.
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October - 4 
On October 4, the MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE bunker line, about 3.5-km northeast of Akkarayankulam tank bund, in the Kilinochchi district.
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On October 4, the MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE bunker line, about 3.5-km northeast of Akkarayankulam tank bund, in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 4 
The Sri Lankan army chief said that his forces are on the verge of capturing the key LTTE stronghold of Kilinochchi. "We are two kms away from the Kilinochchi town limits," the army chief said, adding, government proposed to declare Vishvamadu and Od
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The Sri Lankan army chief said that his forces are on the verge of capturing the key LTTE stronghold of Kilinochchi. "We are two kms away from the Kilinochchi town limits," the army chief said, adding, government proposed to declare Vishvamadu and Oddusudan in Kilinochchi a no war zone after the army consolidated its position there.
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October - 4 
The troops captured an LTTE bunker in the Ranabapura area and recovered 20 anti personnel mines, one helmet trapped to an 81-mm mortar and two trunk boxes from the area.
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The troops captured an LTTE bunker in the Ranabapura area and recovered 20 anti personnel mines, one helmet trapped to an 81-mm mortar and two trunk boxes from the area.
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October - 4 
The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and eliminated four militants while injuring at least 19 others. While nine soldiers were also injured in LTTE fire and anti-personnel mines explosions, the tro
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The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and eliminated four militants while injuring at least 19 others. While nine soldiers were also injured in LTTE fire and anti-personnel mines explosions, the troops captured three bunkers of the outfit.
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October - 4 
Troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Thuvarankulam area. However, the militants managed to escape leaving behind four magazines, 64 ammunition, one compass, one Global Positioning System, one pack, one SIM card, three hand gren
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Troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Thuvarankulam area. However, the militants managed to escape leaving behind four magazines, 64 ammunition, one compass, one Global Positioning System, one pack, one SIM card, three hand grenades and 17 packets of dry ration.
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October - 4 
Two more militants were killed in an encounter with the troops in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district. Two soldiers also sustained injuries in thy incidents.
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Two more militants were killed in an encounter with the troops in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district. Two soldiers also sustained injuries in thy incidents.
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According to Assam Tribune, Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a member of Tripura State Jamiat Ulema (Hind) and Imam of Nagicherra Masjid in Agaratala on October 5-night in connection with October 1 serial blast. He was identified as Bill
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According to Assam Tribune, Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a member of Tripura State Jamiat Ulema (Hind) and Imam of Nagicherra Masjid in Agaratala on October 5-night in connection with October 1 serial blast. He was identified as Billal Ahmed a resident of Kathaltali Bazaar under Patharkandi police station in Assam who came here about one year ago and was appointed as Imam of Negicherra mosque. On October 6, a local court sent him to 10-day police remand for interrogation.
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October - 5 
According to Assam Tribune, the Tripura police defused another live bomb near Radhamadhav temple at Radhanagar in the Abhaynagar area of North Agaratala on October 5, one of the sites where a blast last week killed two person and had injured 20 peopl
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According to Assam Tribune, the Tripura police defused another live bomb near Radhamadhav temple at Radhanagar in the Abhaynagar area of North Agaratala on October 5, one of the sites where a blast last week killed two person and had injured 20 people. A Passerby noticed a suspicious packet in a drain near Radhamadhav temple in the Abhaynagar area and immediately alerted the police. On receiving the information, personnel of National Security Guard (NSG) and bomb squad have jointly rushed to the spot and defused the explosive device. A mobile phone battery and splinters were also recovered from the packet.
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October - 5 
According to Shillong Times, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 5, blamed the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), a militant outfit, for recent carnage in north Assam. Gogoi threatened to withdraw the ceasefire agreement with NDFB
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According to Shillong Times, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 5, blamed the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), a militant outfit, for recent carnage in north Assam. Gogoi threatened to withdraw the ceasefire agreement with NDFB if the outfit it continued to go for the violence. However, the NDFB denied the allegation and said the Muslim militant groups were involved in the violence. NDFB's ‘organising secretary’ R. Baouthal said they were not involved in the violence.
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October - 5 
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants exploded at Belguri near Tikrikilla in the West Garo Hills district on October 5-morning, according to Shillong Times. Another IED, which fail
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An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants exploded at Belguri near Tikrikilla in the West Garo Hills district on October 5-morning, according to Shillong Times. Another IED, which failed to explode, was later defused by troops.
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October - 5 
Another bomb exploded at the residence of Th. Nandakishore, Legislator representing Kshetrigao Assembly constituency, at Kongpal Chanam Leikai under Porompat police station the Imphal East district by suspected militants on October 5-night, reports I
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Another bomb exploded at the residence of Th. Nandakishore, Legislator representing Kshetrigao Assembly constituency, at Kongpal Chanam Leikai under Porompat police station the Imphal East district by suspected militants on October 5-night, reports Imphal Free Press. Nandakishore’s residence was partially damaged in the explosion.
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October - 5 
In 2008, 70 infiltrating militants were reportedly killed in 30 bids by security force personnel along the Line of Control (LoC), according to The Hindu. "Three-tier border fencing along Indo-Pak border has virtually turned into a death trap for ultr
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In 2008, 70 infiltrating militants were reportedly killed in 30 bids by security force personnel along the Line of Control (LoC), according to The Hindu. "Three-tier border fencing along Indo-Pak border has virtually turned into a death trap for ultras, as 70 infiltrating militants were killed in 30 bids in 2008", Northern Command Public Relations Officer Col. D. K. Kachari told Press Trust of India. He mentioned that the effectiveness of the fencing along the LoC led to decline in the rate of successful infiltration bid by militants.
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October - 5 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in its operation across 18 states of the country in 2008 has seized over 7,000 kilograms of explosives with the highest being reported from naxal infested states, according to the latest statistics released by
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in its operation across 18 states of the country in 2008 has seized over 7,000 kilograms of explosives with the highest being reported from naxal infested states, according to the latest statistics released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports The Hindu. According to the report, while over 6,000-kilograms of explosive was recovered in Bihar, 893.5-kg was recovered from Jharkhand. Both states, which occupy top two positions in the list of States from where explosive seizures were made, have heavy naxal presence. In Jammu and Kashmir, it has recovered explosive to the tune of 186.5-kilograms. While the CRPF recovered 57,460 ammunitions and 1557 arms from across the country, it lost 1143 and 18 of the same.
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October - 5 
The CRPF also received the maximum losses in naxal infested states put together than in rest of the country. Of the total 49 casualties reported by the force, 37 were reported from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. But, with regard to the m
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The CRPF also received the maximum losses in naxal infested states put together than in rest of the country. Of the total 49 casualties reported by the force, 37 were reported from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. But, with regard to the maximum kills generated by the force, Jammu and Kashmir tops the list with 80 militants killed, followed by Jharkhand (30), Assam (20) and Chhattisgarh (17). The highest number of personnel injured was in Jammu and Kashmir at 699, which officials said was a result of the violence over the Amarnath land row. The force took part in 62 shootouts in Chhattisgarh followed by 48 in Jammu and Kashmir and 44 in Jharkhand among others taking the total to 189.
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October - 5 
The militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has strongly denied its link with the October 1 serial blasts leaving at least 70 people injured. In a press release on October 5, Uomthai, the spokesperson of the NLFT said that,” it co
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The militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has strongly denied its link with the October 1 serial blasts leaving at least 70 people injured. In a press release on October 5, Uomthai, the spokesperson of the NLFT said that,” it condemned the attack and demanded punishment of bringing all culprits”. He also denies it’s allegedly link with any fundamentalist organisation including Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HUJI).
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October - 5 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) criticised the Chhattisgarh Government in the wake of naxalites establishing a stronghold over the Bastar region, which has witnessed violence in the past few years, reports Press Trust of India. The NHRC s
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) criticised the Chhattisgarh Government in the wake of naxalites establishing a stronghold over the Bastar region, which has witnessed violence in the past few years, reports Press Trust of India. The NHRC said, "The state cannot escape the responsibility for the Naxalites establishing a stronghold in the Bastar region."
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October - 5 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a Pakistani national, were shot dead by a joint force of the Army and Police during an encounter at village Khail in Chanunta area under Ramnagar tehsil (revenue division ) of Udhampur district on Oct
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a Pakistani national, were shot dead by a joint force of the Army and Police during an encounter at village Khail in Chanunta area under Ramnagar tehsil (revenue division ) of Udhampur district on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 5 
Two persons were wounded when militants exploded a bomb at a private shop in the Imphal West district on the same day, according to Shillong Times.
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Two persons were wounded when militants exploded a bomb at a private shop in the Imphal West district on the same day, according to Shillong Times.
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October - 5 
With a view to foil any attempt by terrorists to sneak into the mainland through the sea, the Government has increased surveillance and patrolling of the country's 7,516-km-long coastline spread across nine States and four Union Territories, reports
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With a view to foil any attempt by terrorists to sneak into the mainland through the sea, the Government has increased surveillance and patrolling of the country's 7,516-km-long coastline spread across nine States and four Union Territories, reports The Hindustan Times. The renewed efforts to tighten security and surveillance in shallow areas close to the coast have been made to counter illegal cross-border activities and criminal acts, including infiltration by terrorists and smuggling of arms and explosives, Home Ministry officials said. Intelligence agencies have also cautioned the government that terror groups were trying to use gaps in India's coastline that connect the country to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives, all of which have seen rising terrorist activities, officials said. They also said there are intelligence inputs of Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) trying to set up its bases in uninhabited islands located in high seas around the country. The measures have been taken up as part of the government's Coastal Security Scheme launched about three years ago through which it decided to set up 73 coastal police stations, 97 police check posts, 58 outposts and 30 barracks. Under the scheme, which is being implemented in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal besides Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the coastal police stations are being equipped with 204 boats, 149 jeeps and 312 motorcycles. Steps are being taken to strengthen joint patrolling off the coast in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh to prevent any attempt by terrorists to smuggle arms and explosives as most of these states have suffered terror strikes in the recent past.
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October - 5 
A remote controlled roadside bomb hit a military convoy in Sambat, injuring two soldiers and a civilian. Official sources told Daily Times that soon after the blast, the troops resorted to firing that killed a man and a woman.
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A remote controlled roadside bomb hit a military convoy in Sambat, injuring two soldiers and a civilian. Official sources told Daily Times that soon after the blast, the troops resorted to firing that killed a man and a woman.
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October - 5 
Five persons were killed and three others injured after clashes between tribal rivals in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA on October 5, according to Daily Times.
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Five persons were killed and three others injured after clashes between tribal rivals in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA on October 5, according to Daily Times.
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October - 5 
Seven people were injured when a remote controlled bomb exploded at the hujra (guesthouse) of a tribal elder in the Pusht area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue division). The bomb was placed in a plastic bag at the main entrance leading to the hujra of fo
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Seven people were injured when a remote controlled bomb exploded at the hujra (guesthouse) of a tribal elder in the Pusht area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue division). The bomb was placed in a plastic bag at the main entrance leading to the hujra of former parliamentarian Shahabuddin Khan.
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October - 5 
Two rockets fell near the NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti’s native residence on the Mardan-Nowshera road. Talking to a private television channel, NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said Hoti, who was in Peshawar at the time o
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Two rockets fell near the NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti’s native residence on the Mardan-Nowshera road. Talking to a private television channel, NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said Hoti, who was in Peshawar at the time of the attack, was the target. The rockets damaged nearby houses, but no casualties were reported.
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October - 5 
After armed Terai groups expressed willingness to sit for 'meaningful' talks, the newly-formed Talks team said on October 5 that the government was open to hold discussion on all issues with the agitating armed groups.
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After armed Terai groups expressed willingness to sit for 'meaningful' talks, the newly-formed Talks team said on October 5 that the government was open to hold discussion on all issues with the agitating armed groups.
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October - 5 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist warned that it would resort to agitation if the Taplejung District Court fails to review its decision to release some people who were held on the charge of killing local Maoist leader Laxmi Banem on September 14. I
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist warned that it would resort to agitation if the Taplejung District Court fails to review its decision to release some people who were held on the charge of killing local Maoist leader Laxmi Banem on September 14. Incidentally, all of those held and subsequently freed are activists of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist.
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October - 5 
The meeting of the council of ministers on October 5 decided to increase the salary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants by 66.6 percent, reports Nepal News. The PLA combatants will now get NR 5,000 as monthly salary. Previously they were
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The meeting of the council of ministers on October 5 decided to increase the salary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants by 66.6 percent, reports Nepal News. The PLA combatants will now get NR 5,000 as monthly salary. Previously they were receiving NR 3,000 per month.
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October - 5 
According to Dailystar, a Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre was killed on October 5 in an encounter between Police and BCP cadres at Bisoykhali bazar in the Jhenidah district. The killed extremist was identified as Mohidul Islam of Kanchan Nagar vi
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According to Dailystar, a Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre was killed on October 5 in an encounter between Police and BCP cadres at Bisoykhali bazar in the Jhenidah district. The killed extremist was identified as Mohidul Islam of Kanchan Nagar village. He was arrested by the Detective Branch of police arrested from Damodarpur village on October 5 afternoon and was taken to the Bisoykhali village for recovery of illegal arms. The security forces were fired upon by the BCP cadres and in the ensuing encounter Mohidul was killed. Two shutter guns, a light gun, two bombs and 10 rounds of bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 5 
Army chief Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka urged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre and its leaders, barring Velupillai Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman, to surrender and hinted at the possibility of the LTTE chief fleeing the country. In
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Army chief Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka urged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre and its leaders, barring Velupillai Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman, to surrender and hinted at the possibility of the LTTE chief fleeing the country. In an interview to the state-run weekly, Sunday Observer, Fonseka said soldiers are two-kilometers away from Kilinochchi, adding, the advancing troops could now see the LTTE’s buildings and the city is within the artillery and mortar range. He stated, LTTE leaders — Soosai, Theepan, Banu, Lakshman, Vidusha, Swarnam and Nadeshan — can surrender with their cadre to the Army. “Instead of Velupillai Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman we can give protection to all cadres who are willing to surrender. Prabhakaran has been given a 200-year imprisonment term and he is wanted by the Indian government,” he said. Pottu Amman is also a wanted man under the law, he said, adding that that they would have to die on the battlefield. “If Prabhakaran has a wee bit of brains left in him he should give up the battle now. He will soon realise that fighting with us is useless. Otherwise he has to remain in fighting, sacrificing over 20 to 30 cadre daily while constructing more graves to honour the dead cadres. On the other hand, he cannot enter the democratic political mainstream like Karuna Amman or Pillayan because he is a murderer. Therefore, he should release his cadres and also the civilians that he is keeping forcibly now,” said Lt. Gen. Fonseka.
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October - 5 
At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) neutralized four LTTE bunkers killing two militants while injuring 25 others in two separate incidents. Three soldiers were also in LTTE mortar fire and explosion of a grenade.
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At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) neutralized four LTTE bunkers killing two militants while injuring 25 others in two separate incidents. Three soldiers were also in LTTE mortar fire and explosion of a grenade.
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October - 5 
Colombo after fleeing the eastern province were Tamil nationals. The government has ordered thousands who fled to Colombo in the past five years from the eastern districts of Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Ampara to register with the police. Police spok
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Colombo after fleeing the eastern province were Tamil nationals. The government has ordered thousands who fled to Colombo in the past five years from the eastern districts of Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Ampara to register with the police. Police spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranjith Gunasekara, told BBC Sandesahaya that 4308 people from 1310 families have registered with the police by October 5-evening. Among them are 985 people from 326 families who have recently arrived in Colombo, he added. Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities are almost equally represented in the eastern province. The census indicates that many people have already left back to their homes in the east, SSP Gunasekara added. The government earlier ordered a census of Tamil people who have arrived in Colombo from the north in the last five years.
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October - 5 
One soldier was killed while another injured in an improvised explosive device explosion in the area north of Palamoddai. Separately, the SFs neutralized two LTTE bunkers injuring four others.
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One soldier was killed while another injured in an improvised explosive device explosion in the area north of Palamoddai. Separately, the SFs neutralized two LTTE bunkers injuring four others.
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October - 5 
The LTTE exploded an electricity transformer located along Ferguson Road in Grandpass, a residential area within the Colombo city limits using 400–500 grams of explosives, Colombo Page reports.
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The LTTE exploded an electricity transformer located along Ferguson Road in Grandpass, a residential area within the Colombo city limits using 400–500 grams of explosives, Colombo Page reports.
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October - 5 
The LTTE is left with only 4,000 cadres, he said, adding he was not sure how long they can maintain its fighting capabilities. “They lose their fighting capabilities, mainly the manpower, daily. Sri Lanka Army will be further strengthened with manpow
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The LTTE is left with only 4,000 cadres, he said, adding he was not sure how long they can maintain its fighting capabilities. “They lose their fighting capabilities, mainly the manpower, daily. Sri Lanka Army will be further strengthened with manpower and fire power in future. This is a decisive period of the LTTE and Prabhakaran needs to decide not only his fate, but also the fate of his cadre soon,” said Lt. Gen. Fonseka. To a question regarding Prabhakaran, Lt. Gen. Fonseka said: “Prabhakaran could escape but wondered if he can just escape leaving his cadre and people at this stage. “But as a person who loves his life more than anything he is not going to sit and die. He will [use a] disguise and flee. The LTTE might have various connections with all terrorist groups in the world and some would lend a helping hand for him.” He said if the security forces capture Kilinochchi, Prabhakaran has to live like another refugee. Answering questions on his earlier statement to a foreign newspaper on Sri Lanka being a “Sinhala nation,” Lt. Gen. Fonseka defended his comments. “The truth is that this country is ruled by Sinhalese for centuries and centuries. China is ruled by Chinese, England by the Englishmen and Germany by Germans. This is because these countries are ruled by the majorities,” he said. Lt. Gen.
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October - 5 
The security forces (SFs) on October 5 killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and inured at least nine others during clashes in the Iranamadu and southwest of Iranamadu areas in the Kilinochchi district, reports Sri Lanka Army
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The security forces (SFs) on October 5 killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and inured at least nine others during clashes in the Iranamadu and southwest of Iranamadu areas in the Kilinochchi district, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed while five others received injuries in these incidents.
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October - 5 
Two more militants were killed and another two injured during confrontations in the Panniwedikulam and Chanakakulam areas.
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Two more militants were killed and another two injured during confrontations in the Panniwedikulam and Chanakakulam areas.
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October - 6 
A Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM) militant, Wahab alias Ali Khubaib, was killed and a trooper was wounded during an encounter between troops of Rashtriya Rifles 52 Battalion and three militants in two isolated houses at village Manz-Seer in outskirts of S
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A Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM) militant, Wahab alias Ali Khubaib, was killed and a trooper was wounded during an encounter between troops of Rashtriya Rifles 52 Battalion and three militants in two isolated houses at village Manz-Seer in outskirts of Sopore township in the Baramulla district on October 6- evening.
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October - 6 
A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HLNC) cadre, Bantei Sohtun alias Pyrkhat, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General P.K. Mishra in the Shillong city on October 6, according to Shillong Times. He was in abduction
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A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HLNC) cadre, Bantei Sohtun alias Pyrkhat, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General P.K. Mishra in the Shillong city on October 6, according to Shillong Times. He was in abduction and extortion in the East Khasi Hills district. He had joined the outfit in 2003, and had undergone arms training along with four others in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. After completion of his training, he was asked to stay with a few other members of HNLC at a Khasi village in Bangladesh. Bantei said the struggle to earn his livelihood forced him to come overground. P.K. Mishra said HNLC was still operating from its camps at Islapunji, Baramchal, Nooncherapunji, Panai, Amoli, Rangki, Begunchera, Nirlapunji and Niharpunji/Nihari under Maulavi Bazar district of Bangladesh.
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October - 6 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Chingangbam Brojen, was also arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from an unspecified place under Sekmai police station on October 6.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Chingangbam Brojen, was also arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from an unspecified place under Sekmai police station on October 6.
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October - 6 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mir Mohammed, surrendered before police at Shahdara Sharief in the Rajouri district on October 6. He deposited two pistols, two grenades, three magazines and 21 rounds.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mir Mohammed, surrendered before police at Shahdara Sharief in the Rajouri district on October 6. He deposited two pistols, two grenades, three magazines and 21 rounds.
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October - 6 
A militant, Shakeel Mohammad, was killed in an encounter with Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district on October 6, according to Daily Times. A photo identity card, one AK rifle with two magazines, 52 rounds of ammunition and a pouch were recovered
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A militant, Shakeel Mohammad, was killed in an encounter with Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district on October 6, according to Daily Times. A photo identity card, one AK rifle with two magazines, 52 rounds of ammunition and a pouch were recovered from his possession, according to Daily Excelsior. Shakeel reportedly belonging to the State of Kerala. Senior Police and Army officials declined to be on record but revealed that Shakeel was believed to be the first Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre to have been killed by security forces in an encounter in Jammu & Kashmir. Meanwhile, four accomplices of Shakeel were trapped in another encounter in Dever area of Lolab on October 6-evening. The report added that the Army had "strong suspicion" that others too could be IM's cadres from Kerala.
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October - 6 
According to Nagaland Post, unidentified militants opened firing on the main road near a branch of the State Bank of India at Lerie in Kohima, damaging two vehicles on October 6. Police recovered one empty case of 9-mm and 7.65 pistols each.
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According to Nagaland Post, unidentified militants opened firing on the main road near a branch of the State Bank of India at Lerie in Kohima, damaging two vehicles on October 6. Police recovered one empty case of 9-mm and 7.65 pistols each.
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October - 6 
According to Telegraph, altogether 46 militants, including 26 belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) surrendered before the Army at the Dinjan army camp in Tinsukia district on October 6. The militants surrendered a cache of arms and
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According to Telegraph, altogether 46 militants, including 26 belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) surrendered before the Army at the Dinjan army camp in Tinsukia district on October 6. The militants surrendered a cache of arms and ammunition before the general-officer-commanding of the Dah division, Major-General Jatinder Singh. ULFA cadres who surrendered belong to the 'B' company of the outfit's 28 battalion.
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October - 6 
On October 6, a brief exchange of fire took place between a group of Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police near Gondia, police sources told Zee News. The encounter started early morning when a group of 20 Naxalites opened fire on a police searc
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On October 6, a brief exchange of fire took place between a group of Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police near Gondia, police sources told Zee News. The encounter started early morning when a group of 20 Naxalites opened fire on a police search party. The exchange of fire lasted for about half an hour after which the extremists managed to escape into the nearby forests. No injury on either side was reported. A 303 rifle, one live bullet and Naxal literature among other things were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 6 
On October 6, the Kerala police arrested two persons for their suspected links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. Abdul Hakeem (22) from Azheekal in Guruvayur and Shameer (29) from Karukapadathu in Thrissur
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On October 6, the Kerala police arrested two persons for their suspected links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. Abdul Hakeem (22) from Azheekal in Guruvayur and Shameer (29) from Karukapadathu in Thrissur were arrested by a special investigation team on information that the duo attended a clandestine meeting of SIMI activists at Panayikulam on August 15, 2006. The police had taken 18 persons into custody. Five of them were arrested and the others released for lack of evidence. Shibili and Ansar, who were among those arrested from Panayikulam and later released on bail, were again arrested from Indore in Madhya Pradesh with firearms in their possession. They were produced before the Paravoor Judicial First Class Magistrate who remanded them to judicial custody till October 21.
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October - 6 
Since September 24, the Mumbai police have arrested 15 cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) from Mumbai, Pune and Mangalore, Joint Commissioner (Crime), Mumbai, Rakesh Maria told a press conference on October 6. All the arrested IM members were descr
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Since September 24, the Mumbai police have arrested 15 cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) from Mumbai, Pune and Mangalore, Joint Commissioner (Crime), Mumbai, Rakesh Maria told a press conference on October 6. All the arrested IM members were described as involved in the recent blasts in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Bangalore. Providing the details of the arrests, Maria told that on September 28, the police arrested Asif Bashir Shaikh alias Hasan alias Mahmood (22), a mechanical engineer who allegedly played an active role in attempting to carry out blasts in Surat (Gujarat); Mohamed Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy alias Munawar alias Mannu (31), a computer engineer involved in sending terror e-mails; Mubin Kadar Shaikh alias Salman (24), a Computer Science graduate also involved in terror mails; and Mohamed Atique Mohamed Iqbal alias Musab (25), a Computer Science graduate and active member of an IM module. On October 4, Dastagir Phiroz Mujawar alias Afrosh alias Mujib (25), a Commerce graduate involved in imparting training to jihadi activists, was arrested. Ten IM suspects were arrested on October 5 in Mangalore (Karnataka).
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October - 6 
The army arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants, Rapesh Tudu and Sunil Murmu, from Salakati in Kokrajhar district and rescued S. Rahman, 18, who was kidnapped from Barpeta on September 26, reports telegraph. The kidnapper
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The army arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants, Rapesh Tudu and Sunil Murmu, from Salakati in Kokrajhar district and rescued S. Rahman, 18, who was kidnapped from Barpeta on September 26, reports telegraph. The kidnappers had demanded Rs 30 lakh from the family for the safe release of Rahman.
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October - 6 
The Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), PK Mishra said that "there were evidences of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) involvement in the communal clashes in Udalguri and Darrang district of Assam", reports Sentinel. He f
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The Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), PK Mishra said that "there were evidences of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) involvement in the communal clashes in Udalguri and Darrang district of Assam", reports Sentinel. He further added that "This is a result of ethnic cleansing move of the NDFB and all is evident from the type of arms and weapons used by those involved in the clashes". Two companies of the BSF rushed to the strife-torn districts of lower Assam.
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October - 6 
The leaders of the newly recruited special police officer (SPOs) at Heirok in the Thoubal district said, "The government has not constructed the barracks and there is none to tell us when we will start functioning. We are disillusioned and demoralise
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The leaders of the newly recruited special police officer (SPOs) at Heirok in the Thoubal district said, "The government has not constructed the barracks and there is none to tell us when we will start functioning. We are disillusioned and demoralised as our future is uncertain."
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October - 6 
The Supreme Court-appointed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigation into Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist civilian vigilante programme) in Chhattisgarh has justified the movement as a "spontaneous revolt of the tribals against years of atrociti
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The Supreme Court-appointed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigation into Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist civilian vigilante programme) in Chhattisgarh has justified the movement as a "spontaneous revolt of the tribals against years of atrocities and harassment suffered by them at the hands of Naxalites (left-wing extremists)", reports Economic Times. The NHRC report, submitted to the apex court also dismisses most of the allegations of human rights abuses made by the petitioners in the apex court, including widely reported use of minors by Salwa Judum. The report blames the Naxalites for human rights abuses and sees action by Salwa Judum activists from the prism of necessary retaliation. The report further says that 15 years after Jan Jagran Abhiyan, an earlier attempt to deal with Naxalites, "local tribals once again mustered courage to stand up to the Naxalites, which only goes to show their sense of desperation."
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October - 6 
Three Legislators belonging to the opposition Manipur People’s Party, while requesting State Government to enact a legislation to check the influx of foreigners and non-Manipuris in the State, informed the State Legislative Assembly that according to
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Three Legislators belonging to the opposition Manipur People’s Party, while requesting State Government to enact a legislation to check the influx of foreigners and non-Manipuris in the State, informed the State Legislative Assembly that according to the 2001 census report, of the 23,88,000 population in Manipur, Meiteis and others account for 9,10,000 lakh, the indigenous tribals 6,70,000 and the outsiders 7,40,000, reports Telegraph. The outsiders reportedly comprise foreigners from Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh and people from other parts of the country.
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October - 6 
Three members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -trained "militia" group, two of them Christians, were arrested from Baliguda police station area on October 6 in connection with the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami
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Three members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -trained "militia" group, two of them Christians, were arrested from Baliguda police station area on October 6 in connection with the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmananda Saraswati in Kandhamal district, reports Hindustan Times. Two guns were recovered from the arrested persons identified as Duryodhan Sunamajhi, Mundabeda Majhi and Sanatan Majhi of Kotgarh area. Police also seized two black masks and four black shirts used during the crime. Police sources said that the arrested have confessed to their crime. Inspector General (IG) of Police, Crime Branch, Arun Ray said that the arrested trio belonged to the 150-strong militia group formed by Maoists to execute the killing.
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October - 6 
Two tribal youths were also arrested by the officer-in-charge of West Agartala police station in connection with the October 1 blasts cases. The two were identified as Tarun Debbarma and Lalit Koloi. The SIM of the mobile which triggered the blast ha
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Two tribal youths were also arrested by the officer-in-charge of West Agartala police station in connection with the October 1 blasts cases. The two were identified as Tarun Debbarma and Lalit Koloi. The SIM of the mobile which triggered the blast had been issued in the name of a tribal youth, Bijay Debbarma, of Mekhlibundh area of Sadar (north) which is a happy hunting ground of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants.
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October - 6 
A press release by the FATA Secretariat’s media cell said tribal elders from the Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand and Orakzai agencies and the Frontier Regions had assured the government of support against the Taliban in separate jirgas. The Salarzai, Mamoond
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A press release by the FATA Secretariat’s media cell said tribal elders from the Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand and Orakzai agencies and the Frontier Regions had assured the government of support against the Taliban in separate jirgas. The Salarzai, Mamoond and Utman Khel tribes of Bajaur Agency, Mullagori, Zakha Khel and Adam Khel Afridis of Khyber Agency and the Kohat Frontier Region, and the Ali Khel tribe of Orakzai Agency had formed lashkars against the Taliban, the statement said. The Koki Khel tribe in Khyber Agency however declined to form a militia against the Taliban. Its head, Attaullah Jan Koki Khel, told a jirga raising militias was ‘American policy’.
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October - 6 
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people at the house of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), in Bhakkar, 260-km southwest of Islamabad in Punjab, killing 25 people and wo
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A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people at the house of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), in Bhakkar, 260-km southwest of Islamabad in Punjab, killing 25 people and wounding 60 others, including Niwani, reports Daily Times. "It was a suicide attack, the head of the bomber has been recovered," senior police officer Khadim Hussain told AFP, adding, "The bomber walked up to the MP’s house and detonated himself in the midst of a crowd of party workers, supporters and relatives." Local hospital chief, Chaudhry Ahsanul Haq, said that Niwani had suffered leg injuries. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Officials said the Niwani might have been targeted because he is Shia and lives in an area where there have been frequent sectarian attacks blamed on al Qaeda and Taliban-linked Sunni groups. Nawani has spoken out in parliament several times recently against growing sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shias. Bhakkar is in an area where sectarian tensions have run high. The attack is the third targeting a politician in the country in less than a week.
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October - 6 
An official said that 25 Afghans had been arrested while a large number of Afghans had left the area.
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An official said that 25 Afghans had been arrested while a large number of Afghans had left the area.
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October - 6 
Darra Taliban have claimed responsibility for the Walibagh suicide attack on the chief of Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan, reports Dawn. Militants’ spokesman Mohammad said that Taliban would not spare Wali Khan till he ordered the NWFP gove
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Darra Taliban have claimed responsibility for the Walibagh suicide attack on the chief of Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan, reports Dawn. Militants’ spokesman Mohammad said that Taliban would not spare Wali Khan till he ordered the NWFP government to resign.
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October - 6 
Dawn reports that six militants were killed in a fierce clash with the Frontier Corps (FC) in the Khazana area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 6. In a statement issued in Peshawar, FC authorities said that the militants "wearing militia unifo
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Dawn reports that six militants were killed in a fierce clash with the Frontier Corps (FC) in the Khazana area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 6. In a statement issued in Peshawar, FC authorities said that the militants "wearing militia uniforms" had occupied a house.
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October - 6 
In Darra Adam Khel, the SFs said they had gained complete control of the Indus Highway and cleared the Kohat tunnel. An ISPR statement said ‘militants’ had been evicted from their bunkers and hideouts along the road. Troops also carried out a search
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In Darra Adam Khel, the SFs said they had gained complete control of the Indus Highway and cleared the Kohat tunnel. An ISPR statement said ‘militants’ had been evicted from their bunkers and hideouts along the road. Troops also carried out a search operation in the Tor Chappar area "with the support of local population", the press release said.
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October - 6 
Officials in Khyber Agency told APP that 30 elders representing Shinwari tribes participated in a jirga (council) and decided to raise a 300-strong ‘Qaumi Lashkar’ (national militia) against the Taliban. But elder Haji Gulab Shinwari denied an armed
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Officials in Khyber Agency told APP that 30 elders representing Shinwari tribes participated in a jirga (council) and decided to raise a 300-strong ‘Qaumi Lashkar’ (national militia) against the Taliban. But elder Haji Gulab Shinwari denied an armed group had been formed, insisting a committee would ‘handle law and order’. APP said the jirga made it compulsory for each tribe to contribute at least 10 volunteers to the militia. A jirga of the Khyber Zakha Khel tribe also decided to set up a militia against Taliban. "For now, a 20-member committee will monitor the situation and take timely decisions," said Shakir Khan Afridi, an elder. Local volunteers had earlier helped restore the government’s writ in the Salarzai, Otmankhel, Barang and Khar areas.
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October - 6 
Riots broke out in parts of Bhakkar and neighboring Dera Ismail Khan (NWFP) after the suicide attack, Samaa TV reported. According to the channel, hundreds of angry people took to the streets of Bhakkar after the attack and fired in the air and block
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Riots broke out in parts of Bhakkar and neighboring Dera Ismail Khan (NWFP) after the suicide attack, Samaa TV reported. According to the channel, hundreds of angry people took to the streets of Bhakkar after the attack and fired in the air and blocked the road linking Punjab to the NWFP and burned tyres. The channel said a similar protest was reported in the Kotli Imam Hussain area of Dera Ismail Khan.
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October - 6 
SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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October - 6 
The news agency also quoted a private TV channel as saying Taliban released four more of the 25 trainee police officials they abducted last month from Hangu. The agency quoted NWFP Police Inspector General Malik Naveed as saying negotiations were hel
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The news agency also quoted a private TV channel as saying Taliban released four more of the 25 trainee police officials they abducted last month from Hangu. The agency quoted NWFP Police Inspector General Malik Naveed as saying negotiations were held with Taliban for the release of police officials and action was also taken against them.
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October - 6 
The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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October - 6 
The security forces (SFs) backed by tanks and artillery advanced towards Lowi Sam, a militant stronghold after destroying their sanctuaries and consolidating their position in the Rashakai area. Sources said that troops had established several checkp
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The security forces (SFs) backed by tanks and artillery advanced towards Lowi Sam, a militant stronghold after destroying their sanctuaries and consolidating their position in the Rashakai area. Sources said that troops had established several checkpoints and cleared one and a half kilometre stretch between Rashakai and Lowi Sam of mines and other types of explosives. Militants’ positions in other areas were also attacked. The sources also said that the militants were firing on troops from their positions. Several rocket-propelled grenade launchers and pistols and Afghan currency notes were seized during a mop-up operation.
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October - 6 
Two more tribes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) formed militias on to take action against Taliban and several others assured the government of their support in its efforts to restore peace in the Tribal Areas, according to Daily Tim
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Two more tribes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) formed militias on to take action against Taliban and several others assured the government of their support in its efforts to restore peace in the Tribal Areas, according to Daily Times. Hundreds of armed men from Mamoond tribe of the Bajaur Agency on October 6 burned the houses of several Taliban including a commander. Elders of the tribe said their men would continue action against the Taliban until peace was restored in the agency.
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October - 6 
Unidentified militants shot dead Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on October in the Charbagh Bazaar area of Swat, according to Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants shot dead Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on October in the Charbagh Bazaar area of Swat, according to Daily Times.
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October - 6 
Kantipuronline reports that at least three minors were injured on October 6 in an explosion at a dumping site at Ranichhetra in Biratnagar-21. An unidentified group detonated the bomb.
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Kantipuronline reports that at least three minors were injured on October 6 in an explosion at a dumping site at Ranichhetra in Biratnagar-21. An unidentified group detonated the bomb.
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October - 6 
Minister for Education Renu Yadav, who is a member of the negotiating team that the government recently formed, said on October 6 that dialogue with the Terai outfits will be carried out immediately after the Dashain. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister
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Minister for Education Renu Yadav, who is a member of the negotiating team that the government recently formed, said on October 6 that dialogue with the Terai outfits will be carried out immediately after the Dashain. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam said the government would treat those armed groups of Tarai that do not heed to government’s call for dialogue as criminal elements adds the Himalayan Times.
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October - 6 
22 persons, including United National Party (UNP) North Central Province Provincial Council Member, Maj. General Janaka Perera and his wife were killed on October 6 (today) in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out suicide bomb attack
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22 persons, including United National Party (UNP) North Central Province Provincial Council Member, Maj. General Janaka Perera and his wife were killed on October 6 (today) in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out suicide bomb attack inside the UNP office near the Old Bus Stand in Anuradhapura, according to Colombo Page. More than 35 sustained injuries in the blast that occurred around 8:45am (SLST) during a function held to declare open the new UNP office, military sources said. Among the dead were also the UNP Manager in Anuradhapura, Dr John Pulle and his wife. According to sources, Mrs. Wajira Perera, wife of Maj. General Janaka Perera is also a retired Major in Sri Lanka Special Forces. According to Military spokesperson, Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara Maj. General Janaka Perera and 20 other UNP members were present at the location to open the new party office when the bomb blast occurred.
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October - 6 
Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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October - 6 
At least nine militants were killed and 27 others injured as the security forces (SFs) neutralized four bunkers during their confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Adampankula, Madam, Kidippidikulam, Terankan
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At least nine militants were killed and 27 others injured as the security forces (SFs) neutralized four bunkers during their confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Adampankula, Madam, Kidippidikulam, Terankandal, Alankulam, Odrattakulam, Andankulam and Gajabapura areas Vavuniya and Kilinochchi districts on October 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also killed during confrontations. Six more soldiers received injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and confrontations in the Terankandal and Waddakattu areas.
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October - 6 
Colombo Page reports that the leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) by the Speaker with Marxist party MPs boycotting the house in p
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Colombo Page reports that the leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) by the Speaker with Marxist party MPs boycotting the house in protest of his appointment. Karuna was appointed to the seat left vacant by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Wasantha Samarasinghe who resigned to contest the NCPC elections. Karuna is representing the ruing United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA).
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October - 6 
During two separate clashes in the Vannerikuma and Pannaikandamdu, the SFs eliminated four militants. Three soldiers were also killed in the explosions of anti-personnel mines (APM) during the fighting.
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During two separate clashes in the Vannerikuma and Pannaikandamdu, the SFs eliminated four militants. Three soldiers were also killed in the explosions of anti-personnel mines (APM) during the fighting.
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October - 6 
The death toll in the October 6 suicide attack in Anuradhapura has risen to 28 - while 22 people were killed on the spot, six others succumbed to injuries later, according to Daily News. 86 others were also injured. The United National Party’s (UNP)
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The death toll in the October 6 suicide attack in Anuradhapura has risen to 28 - while 22 people were killed on the spot, six others succumbed to injuries later, according to Daily News. 86 others were also injured. The United National Party’s (UNP) Anuradhapura district Manager Dr. John Pulle who was also the former Chairman of the Rajarata Bus Company, his wife Dr. Mrs. John Pulle, UNP Legal Advisor Attorney-at-law A.C.S. Hameed, North Central Provincial Council (NCPC) UNP Member Shantha Dissanayake and UNP Provincial Council candidate Subashi Charles were also among the dead. According to eyewitnesses a suicide cadre a dark and short man had reached the function and unbuttoned his shirt facing Major General Perera and the crowd instantaneously killing himself and the victims. According to investigators only the legs of the suicide cadre’s has been left after the blast. "He had used a relatively large quantity of explosives for this blast as his head was also blown off without leaving a trace about his appearance."
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October - 6 
The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a van that was carrying fish from Padaviya to Kebithigollewa area while it was in the Mahanatiyava area of Abimanpura. Two civilians inside the van were killed in the explosion while another sust
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The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a van that was carrying fish from Padaviya to Kebithigollewa area while it was in the Mahanatiyava area of Abimanpura. Two civilians inside the van were killed in the explosion while another sustained injuries.
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October - 6 
The Serunuwara Police recovered 5000-g of C-4 explosives and one T-56 cleaning rod near the Poonagar School in the Trincomalee district.
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The Serunuwara Police recovered 5000-g of C-4 explosives and one T-56 cleaning rod near the Poonagar School in the Trincomalee district.
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October - 6 
The SFs reportedly seized six more lorries along with their drivers, trying to smuggle various items for the LTTE in secret compartments on the pretext of carrying food stocks into un-cleared areas (area not under Government control). Firstly, the SF
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The SFs reportedly seized six more lorries along with their drivers, trying to smuggle various items for the LTTE in secret compartments on the pretext of carrying food stocks into un-cleared areas (area not under Government control). Firstly, the SFs seized two Lorries, along with their drivers, carrying 2900 pen torch batteries, 28 motor cycle batteries and a large quantity of vehicle spare parts. Similar, the troops seized four more vehicles, remained parked at the Thirunavakulam vehicle park. According to initial investigations, while three of them belonged to LTTE’s finance wing another one was being hired by the LTTE.
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October - 6 
The Sri Lanka Air Force neutralized an LTTE gun point, about 14-km north of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force neutralized an LTTE gun point, about 14-km north of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 6 
The troops killed one militant and injured three others during separate clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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The troops killed one militant and injured three others during separate clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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October - 6 
The troops neutralized another LTTE bunker in the Akkarayankulam area and killed three militants.
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The troops neutralized another LTTE bunker in the Akkarayankulam area and killed three militants.
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October - 6 
The troops neutralized two LTTE bunkers in the area west of Mankulam killing four militants. Four more militants and a soldier were also injured in the incident.
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The troops neutralized two LTTE bunkers in the area west of Mankulam killing four militants. Four more militants and a soldier were also injured in the incident.
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October - 6 
Three more militants were killed and at least 19 others injured in clashes with the SFs at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Three more militants were killed and at least 19 others injured in clashes with the SFs at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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October - 7 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sagolsem Manao, was arrested during a search operation at Samaram area in the Thoubal district on October 7, according to Sangai Express.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sagolsem Manao, was arrested during a search operation at Samaram area in the Thoubal district on October 7, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 7 
According to Nagalandpost, a combined force of the Dimapur District Police, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Assam Rifles personnel recovered arms and ammunition during two simultaneous search operations at Niu Colony and Ao Kashiram under West poli
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According to Nagalandpost, a combined force of the Dimapur District Police, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Assam Rifles personnel recovered arms and ammunition during two simultaneous search operations at Niu Colony and Ao Kashiram under West police station on October 7. The recovery included 190 rounds of AK-47, 74 nos. cartridges (pellets), 12 rounds of 9mm pistol, one round of .38 pistol, 5 Chinese hand grenade, 12 safety fuse, 5 detonators, 3 mobile batteries, one mobile charger and 12 badges (insignias) of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).
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October - 7 
According to Sentinel, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and army personnel arrested four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Cadres at Adhaibari near Nagrijuli in the Baksa district on October 7, in the c
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According to Sentinel, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and army personnel arrested four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Cadres at Adhaibari near Nagrijuli in the Baksa district on October 7, in the charges of the killing of one Charbanu Begum and her two-year-old son Chiraj Ali. Out of these four militants, B Dahor and Jabrang Boro belongs to NDFB who were directly involved in the incident. The two other militants were identified as One Diganta Narjari of Ouguri village under Goreswar Police Station and one Adumba Swargiary of village Bagdua who belong the BPF. The Superintendent of Police of the Baksa district, PK Dutta while addressing press meet said that there was evidence of involvement of NDFB and BPF in October 7 killing and appealed for peace and harmony among peace-loving people irrespective of caste, creed and religion so that normalcy could be returned to the trouble torn Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD).
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October - 7 
IANS reports that a commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed on October 7 early morning by a joint team of the Chhattisgarh police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest area in the Bijapu
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IANS reports that a commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed on October 7 early morning by a joint team of the Chhattisgarh police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest area in the Bijapur district. District Superintendent of Police Ankit Garg informed that the encounter took place after a security force (SF) combing team was fired upon by the Maoists. A dozen of the Maoists managed to escape after SFs retaliated. The SFs later recovered the body of the slain Maoist along with four 12-bore guns and a tiffin bomb.
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October - 7 
Manipur Police recovered two Indian made bombs planted by suspected militants on October 7, reports Imphal Free Press. One hand grenade was recovered at the gate of the residence of an assistant engineer of electricity department, Yumnam Chaoba Singh
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Manipur Police recovered two Indian made bombs planted by suspected militants on October 7, reports Imphal Free Press. One hand grenade was recovered at the gate of the residence of an assistant engineer of electricity department, Yumnam Chaoba Singh of Thangmeiband Meisnam Leikai. The hand grenade was later defused. Another hand grenade was also hurled at the residence of one Aheibam Hemba at Singjamei Chirom Leikai. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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October - 7 
Police on October 7 claimed to have foiled a plan by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to hold a training camp on the border of Rohtas and Kaimur districts, reports Times of India. A special operation, in which six Central Reserve Poli
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Police on October 7 claimed to have foiled a plan by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to hold a training camp on the border of Rohtas and Kaimur districts, reports Times of India. A special operation, in which six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) companies, three Special Task Force (STF) units and police personnel of the two districts were engaged resulted in the destruction of the training camp late on October 6 night. No encounter took place as the Maoists escaped into nearby forest areas. Three landmines were recovered from encounter site. The raiding team destroyed bunker-like structures and some other temporary structures, constructed for imparting training in gun battle. Police sources said that around 400 CPI-Maoist cadres had gathered in villages falling under Nauhatta and Sasaram blocks of Rohtas district and Adhaura block of Kaimur district to take part in the training programme.
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October - 7 
Reacting sharply on the formation of a new radical organisation known as United Karbi National Liberation Forum (UKNLF), the publicity secretary of Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), R Dera, said that the new armed organisation has been
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Reacting sharply on the formation of a new radical organisation known as United Karbi National Liberation Forum (UKNLF), the publicity secretary of Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), R Dera, said that the new armed organisation has been set up solely to divide the Karbi people and it is nothing but a political conspiracy by the government just the parliamentary elections, reports Assam Tribune. He further added that Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is behind its formation.
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October - 7 
Shillong Times quoting police source reports that a school headmaster, Kishore Rongya Chakma, who was abducted by six suspected militants from his residence in Mizoram on October 4-evening, was rescued on near the Bangladesh border on October 6. An i
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Shillong Times quoting police source reports that a school headmaster, Kishore Rongya Chakma, who was abducted by six suspected militants from his residence in Mizoram on October 4-evening, was rescued on near the Bangladesh border on October 6. An intelligence source told UNI that the Bangladesh-based United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) rescued the hostage and captured two of the abductors inside Bangladesh and later handed them over to the Mizoram police. The abductors, who were in army camouflage armed with AK 47 rifles and revolvers, demanded INR 4, 00, 000 ransom to be paid before October 7-evening.
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October - 7 
The Assam Rifles arrested four United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militants when they were ‘escorting’ a consignment of 1980 bags of urea fertilizers being carried in 13 trucks near Molnom village in the Chandel district. They were identified as Dav
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The Assam Rifles arrested four United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militants when they were ‘escorting’ a consignment of 1980 bags of urea fertilizers being carried in 13 trucks near Molnom village in the Chandel district. They were identified as David Kom, Zemesh, Houpu Kuki and Daniel Kuki. The arms and ammunitions recovered from them were two AK-47 Rifles with six magazines, a M-16 rifles with seven magazines, nine lethod bombs, 188 rounds of AK-47 and 126 rounds of M-16 rifles. The urea consignment was reportedly being taken to Moreh from where it was to be sent out to Myanmar for using in making drugs and in turn these drugs would be smuggled out from Myanmar to the market in Manipur and other parts in India.
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October - 7 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested two militants, including one Kangleipak Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL) cadre, Semang Haokip, who infiltrated from the Myanmar’s side. Semang reportedly belonged to the Kuki tribe in Myanmar. He was accused of passing inform
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested two militants, including one Kangleipak Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL) cadre, Semang Haokip, who infiltrated from the Myanmar’s side. Semang reportedly belonged to the Kuki tribe in Myanmar. He was accused of passing information of security forces’ movement and operating as ‘guide’ for militants. One radio set I-com was also recovered from his possession.
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October - 7 
The Union Government has launched a special scheme for districts of eight states most-affected by left-wing extremism to construct hostels to promote education among tribals and contain dropout rates, reports PTI. The scheme initiated by the Ministry
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The Union Government has launched a special scheme for districts of eight states most-affected by left-wing extremism to construct hostels to promote education among tribals and contain dropout rates, reports PTI. The scheme initiated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs offers 100 per cent financial assistance to the Maoist-affected States/Union Territories from the Union Government for the purpose of benefiting students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (STs) and also primitive tribal groups. The scheme has so far been made available to a total of 33 districts listed as "Maoist-affected" by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, sources within the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said.
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October - 7 
Two militants, including a self-styled commander of the Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM), were killed in two separate gun-battles with security forces in Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir, reports the Hindu.
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Two militants, including a self-styled commander of the Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM), were killed in two separate gun-battles with security forces in Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir, reports the Hindu.
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October - 7 
Daily Times reports that local Taliban militants blew up two private girls’ colleges in the Sangota area of Swat in the NWFP on October 7. Before bombing Excelsior Public Girls College and Sangota Public Girls College, the Taliban militants abducted
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Daily Times reports that local Taliban militants blew up two private girls’ colleges in the Sangota area of Swat in the NWFP on October 7. Before bombing Excelsior Public Girls College and Sangota Public Girls College, the Taliban militants abducted two policemen and two security guards deployed there for security.
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October - 7 
Dawn reports that four militants were killed by security forces (SFs) in the Tor Chappar village of Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on October 7-evening. Their ‘office’ in the village was destroyed and 15 suspected militants were arrested. The political
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Dawn reports that four militants were killed by security forces (SFs) in the Tor Chappar village of Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on October 7-evening. Their ‘office’ in the village was destroyed and 15 suspected militants were arrested. The political agent of Kohat frontier region, Siraj Ahmed, said that the troops had besieged a large number of militants holed up in Tor Chappar since October 5-noon.They started pounding their hideouts with artillery from Kohat side and also used helicopters.
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October - 7 
Pilot less aircraft continued their flights over Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA as tribesmen fired rockets to target them as they entered Pakistan’s airspace on October 7, Daily Times reported. According to locals, the tribesmen fir
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Pilot less aircraft continued their flights over Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA as tribesmen fired rockets to target them as they entered Pakistan’s airspace on October 7, Daily Times reported. According to locals, the tribesmen fired without success on the drones when they attempted to fly at low altitude in various areas of the agency. Earlier, on October 5, the tribesmen in the Mir Ali sub-division had also fired rockets at two drones that had crossed into Pakistan airspace from Afghanistan.
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October - 7 
The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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October - 7 
Three remote-controlled bombs went off one after the other in three juice shops in the Garhi Shahu area of Lahore in Punjab on October 7, injuring seven including two children and a woman, according to Daily Times. The first bomb went off in the Chhi
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Three remote-controlled bombs went off one after the other in three juice shops in the Garhi Shahu area of Lahore in Punjab on October 7, injuring seven including two children and a woman, according to Daily Times. The first bomb went off in the Chhino Juice Corner near the Garhi Shahu Chowk, injuring two waiters, aged 12 and 14. Rescue officials said shopkeepers were asked to shut down and evacuate the area. Fifteen minutes later, the second explosion occurred in the Rehman Juice Corner, which had been closed. The third bomb exploded after another 15 minutes in the Dasco Juice Corner, injuring passers-by. Lahore District Co-ordination Officer Sajjad Bhutta told AFP the bombs appeared designed to ‘spread panic and fear’ rather kill. Reports said the targeted juice shops were frequented by young unmarried couples and had received threats.
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October - 7 
An LTTE camp, about 6-km northeast of Akkarayankulam tank was neutralized by the MI 24 helicopter gun ships of the SLAF.
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An LTTE camp, about 6-km northeast of Akkarayankulam tank was neutralized by the MI 24 helicopter gun ships of the SLAF.
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October - 7 
Another militant was killed by the SFs in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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Another militant was killed by the SFs in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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October - 7 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the security forces in the Vilakkavettikulam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district on October 7, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the security forces in the Vilakkavettikulam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district on October 7, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 7 
MI 24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) an LTTE mortar launching pad, around 500-m northeast of Vannavikulam tank bund in the in the Kilinochchi district on October 7.
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MI 24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) an LTTE mortar launching pad, around 500-m northeast of Vannavikulam tank bund in the in the Kilinochchi district on October 7.
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October - 7 
The LTTE in Wanni claimed that their defensive formations put up stiff resistance against the SLA offensive units that attempted to advance on three fronts in southern Kilinochchi district from 5:30 am (SLST) on October 7, reports pro-LTTE Website Ta
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The LTTE in Wanni claimed that their defensive formations put up stiff resistance against the SLA offensive units that attempted to advance on three fronts in southern Kilinochchi district from 5:30 am (SLST) on October 7, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. 26 SLA soldiers were killed in Akkarayannagar - Murikkandy sector, 16 in Wanni Vizhaangkulam and 20 in Vannavikulam. The SLA offensive units were pushed back in all three fronts the Tigers said claiming that 49 SLA soldiers were wounded in Akkarayannagar and 23 in Wanni Vizhaangkulam. The Tigers also claimed to have seized arms and ammunition in the clearing mission in the evening. The LTTE, however, did not issue details of their casualties.
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October - 7 
The Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said in Parliament that some 200 soldiers were killed and 997 others were injured during the month of September in clashes with the LTTE, according to Colombo Page. 13 civilians also have been killed and 25
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The Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said in Parliament that some 200 soldiers were killed and 997 others were injured during the month of September in clashes with the LTTE, according to Colombo Page. 13 civilians also have been killed and 25 more were injured in the conflicts during September, he added.
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October - 7 
The SFs destroyed three LTTE bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district killing nine militants while injuring five others.
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The SFs destroyed three LTTE bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district killing nine militants while injuring five others.
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October - 7 
The Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman in his maiden speech in Parliament on October 7 said he warmly welcomes the responsibility entrusted upon him by President Mahinda Rajap
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The Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman in his maiden speech in Parliament on October 7 said he warmly welcomes the responsibility entrusted upon him by President Mahinda Rajapakse on behalf of the Tamil people, according to Colombo Page. "This will be the beginning of the new era of the local political arena as well as of the Tamil speaking people. We all have to travel in the same track as we all are Sri Lankans. This is the time to forget the past and get together for the development of the country," he added. "We were in the darkness earlier. The situation has changed now and Tamils have been able to come out from the darkness in the Eastern Province… I started the TMVP to lead towards the democratic path. Since then, I have been acting according to my consciousness. Tamils were experiencing various grievances for a long time," he said. He also noted that Tamils never endorsed the war.
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October - 7 
The troops who captured the first bunker line on Nachchakuda – Akkarayankulam road in the Kilinochchi district during the weekend marched, about 1-km further eastward and dominated a three-way intersection.
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The troops who captured the first bunker line on Nachchakuda – Akkarayankulam road in the Kilinochchi district during the weekend marched, about 1-km further eastward and dominated a three-way intersection.
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October - 7 
Two more militants were eliminated and four others wounded by the troops in the Navakkulam, Poovarasankulam and Uyilankulam areas in the north of Vavuniya district. A camp with eight overhead bunkers and one 120-mm mortar point was neutralized during
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Two more militants were eliminated and four others wounded by the troops in the Navakkulam, Poovarasankulam and Uyilankulam areas in the north of Vavuniya district. A camp with eight overhead bunkers and one 120-mm mortar point was neutralized during the clashes.
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October - 8 
A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed when a group of militants, trying to infiltrate into the Indian Territory from Line of Control (LoC), opened firing on troops at Nadari post in the Keri sector of Rajouri district on October 8.
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A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed when a group of militants, trying to infiltrate into the Indian Territory from Line of Control (LoC), opened firing on troops at Nadari post in the Keri sector of Rajouri district on October 8.
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October - 8 
According to Tripurainfo, three militants of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants surrendered to the Assam Rifles in Agartala on October 8. The surrendered militants are identified as Ravi Charan Munda, Kabi Ranjan Debbarma and Amindra Debbarma.
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According to Tripurainfo, three militants of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants surrendered to the Assam Rifles in Agartala on October 8. The surrendered militants are identified as Ravi Charan Munda, Kabi Ranjan Debbarma and Amindra Debbarma.
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October - 8 
Eight persons, including seven tribal youths, were abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 8 from four forest-villages (Dongala Jaggaram, Narsingapeta, Alliguidem and Bandigumpu) under Chintur police station of Kham
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Eight persons, including seven tribal youths, were abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 8 from four forest-villages (Dongala Jaggaram, Narsingapeta, Alliguidem and Bandigumpu) under Chintur police station of Khammam district, all located close to the inter-State border with Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu. A large tribal group comprising mainly the kin of the abducted persons embarked upon a massive search in the Bastar forests in the neighbouring Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. This group was reportedly prevented by militants from entering some villages in Gollapalli police station limits -- a pocket considered to be the Maoist heartland. Members of sanghams (village-level committees floated by the Maoists) had assured them of the safe return of all those abducted. However, none has been released so far. The tribals, however, have declined to take the help of police fearing a Maoist backlash.
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October - 8 
In the same district, one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Pemba alias Sathiba, was arrested during a search operation at Singtam area under Kakching police station.
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In the same district, one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Pemba alias Sathiba, was arrested during a search operation at Singtam area under Kakching police station.
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October - 8 
On October 8, a crude bomb exploded in the Hatikhana area of Vododara city in Gujarat without causing any injuries, reports PTI. Police later recovered three more crude bombs and gun powder from the area. The bombs were later defused. City Police Com
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On October 8, a crude bomb exploded in the Hatikhana area of Vododara city in Gujarat without causing any injuries, reports PTI. Police later recovered three more crude bombs and gun powder from the area. The bombs were later defused. City Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana told that the Police are investigating the source of the bombs.
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October - 8 
On October 8, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired a few rounds at the Maraiguda police station in the Dantewada district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Rahul Sharma said that the Maoists fled after Police opened re
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On October 8, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired a few rounds at the Maraiguda police station in the Dantewada district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Rahul Sharma said that the Maoists fled after Police opened retaliatory fire. This police station located on the interstate border with Andhra Pradesh had previously been attacked by the Maoists in April 2007. The Maoists had made a similar attempt on Bhairamgarh police station in the neighbouring Bijapur district last week injuring a sentry.
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October - 8 
On October 8, Police in Kaimur district destroyed a training camp of the left-wing extremists at Banda village and arrested two extremists, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (Operations) S.K. Bhardwaj, who took part in the operation ‘Vid
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On October 8, Police in Kaimur district destroyed a training camp of the left-wing extremists at Banda village and arrested two extremists, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (Operations) S.K. Bhardwaj, who took part in the operation ‘Vidhwansha’ said that security force personnel belonging to the Special Task Force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), State Auxiliary Police (SAP) and the Police of Rohtas and Kaimur district destroyed the training camp, three bunkers and defused land mines planted at various places.
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October - 8 
The Thoubal district police commandos arrested a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Gafar, during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar on October 8. He confessed that he was operating ‘in finance section’ with his associate Mohamm
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The Thoubal district police commandos arrested a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Gafar, during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar on October 8. He confessed that he was operating ‘in finance section’ with his associate Mohammed Ibothem of Lilong Mairenkhun.
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October - 8 
Two suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos in a joint operation with the troops of Assam Rifles near Moirankampu Puripuraba Lampak under Porompat police station on October 8-eveni
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Two suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos in a joint operation with the troops of Assam Rifles near Moirankampu Puripuraba Lampak under Porompat police station on October 8-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 9-mm pistols along with some rounds of ammunitions were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 8 
A security convoy was also targeted with a remote-controlled bomb in the Abbas area of Darra Adam Khel.
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A security convoy was also targeted with a remote-controlled bomb in the Abbas area of Darra Adam Khel.
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October - 8 
Another incident, the Taliban militants blew up the house of Union Council Nazim Jamshid Ali in the Kabal tehsil. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Another incident, the Taliban militants blew up the house of Union Council Nazim Jamshid Ali in the Kabal tehsil. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 8 
At least 20 Taliban militants, including eight foreigners, were killed on October 8 when helicopter gun ships hit their hideouts in the Badaan area of Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, Frontier Corps sources said, accord
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At least 20 Taliban militants, including eight foreigners, were killed on October 8 when helicopter gun ships hit their hideouts in the Badaan area of Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, Frontier Corps sources said, according to Daily Times. The official sources said that on observing Taliban movement in Bandano and Maulvi Faqir Muhammad’s village, the combat aviation carried out a ‘highly successful’ action in which eight foreigners and 12 local Taliban militants were killed. The sources said the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Omar’s house was also destroyed in the action.
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October - 8 
Dawn reports that a man was injured when militants fired two rockets at a private educational institution here in Bahawalnagar area on October 8-night. The school building and nearby house were partially damaged in the attack. One of the rockets hit
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Dawn reports that a man was injured when militants fired two rockets at a private educational institution here in Bahawalnagar area on October 8-night. The school building and nearby house were partially damaged in the attack. One of the rockets hit Dils Academy and destroyed a room. The other hit the boundary wall of the house of Hafeez Bangash. A motorcyclist identified as Imran, resident of old bus stand, was injured by shrapnel of the rocket.
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October - 8 
Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspe
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Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in Tor Chapar, Akhurwal and Peerwal Khel areas, killing five and arresting 27 others.
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October - 8 
On October 8, pilot less drones from Afghanistan violated Pakistani airspace, and flew over various areas of Mohmand Agency, locals said. They said two drones flew over the Sheikh Baba, Soraan Darra, Mamadgut, Chamar Kund, Aleengaar, Khazina, Sagi, D
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On October 8, pilot less drones from Afghanistan violated Pakistani airspace, and flew over various areas of Mohmand Agency, locals said. They said two drones flew over the Sheikh Baba, Soraan Darra, Mamadgut, Chamar Kund, Aleengaar, Khazina, Sagi, Duazai and Qandaro areas of the agency in the morning. The locals said unmanned aircraft had been flying over the agency for the past 10 days.
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October - 8 
Political administration officials said the Taliban militants blew up three houses with explosives in the Tauheed area of Khar.
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Political administration officials said the Taliban militants blew up three houses with explosives in the Tauheed area of Khar.
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October - 8 
The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammuni
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The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from their possession. Several Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the operation, it said.
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October - 8 
The Taliban attacked the Pewar village on October 8-night. The SFs and a local lashkar retaliated and killed one of the attackers in the clash.
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The Taliban attacked the Pewar village on October 8-night. The SFs and a local lashkar retaliated and killed one of the attackers in the clash.
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October - 8 
The Taliban militants cut off the water supply to the security forces’ camp in the Pacific, Totano Bandai areas of the same tehsil.
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The Taliban militants cut off the water supply to the security forces’ camp in the Pacific, Totano Bandai areas of the same tehsil.
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October - 8 
The Utmankhel and Mandal tribes of Bajaur Agency have convened jirgas (councils) on October 9 (today) to make decisions regarding law and order in the agency. Elders of the two tribes have announced support for the security forces’ strict action agai
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The Utmankhel and Mandal tribes of Bajaur Agency have convened jirgas (councils) on October 9 (today) to make decisions regarding law and order in the agency. Elders of the two tribes have announced support for the security forces’ strict action against the Taliban. In the jirgas, the tribesmen will also form local peace committees to monitor the activities of the Taliban. The committees will take action against the Taliban through armed tribal lashkars (army).
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October - 8 
Three SF personnel were injured when the SFs clashed with the Taliban militants in the Sheen Dhand area of Kohat district.
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Three SF personnel were injured when the SFs clashed with the Taliban militants in the Sheen Dhand area of Kohat district.
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October - 8 
Unidentified assailants blew up a CD shop with explosives on October 8-night, police said, according to Daily Times.
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Unidentified assailants blew up a CD shop with explosives on October 8-night, police said, according to Daily Times.
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October - 8 
Daily Star reports that the cadres of Marxist-Leninist (ML) faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) are regrouping in the Rupsha, Terokhada and Phultala sub-districts of Khulna ahead of the parliamentary election in December. The extremis
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Daily Star reports that the cadres of Marxist-Leninist (ML) faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) are regrouping in the Rupsha, Terokhada and Phultala sub-districts of Khulna ahead of the parliamentary election in December. The extremists have reportedly held several secret meetings to plan their operations in the district including Khulna city. Extremists who had fled the area after the security force operations as well as extremists who have been released on bail from the prisons are taking part in these meetings. Several cases of demands for extortion have been reported to the Police. People are being threatened with death if they do not abide by the demands of the extremists. The PBCP is also reportedly recruiting cadres by luring youths from families of jobless workers of different jute mills in Khulna industrial belt. Police sources said that Harun-ar-Rashid hailing from Moishaguni village in Rupsha sub-district is the acting 'operations commander' of the Khulna division PBCP-ML.
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October - 8 
At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops eliminated at least two militants and wounded 13 others. The SFs also neutralised two bunkers. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Gajabapura.
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At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops eliminated at least two militants and wounded 13 others. The SFs also neutralised two bunkers. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Gajabapura.
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October - 8 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 26 others injured as the troops captured a line of LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight soldiers were also k
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 26 others injured as the troops captured a line of LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight soldiers were also killed while 45 others sustained injuries during these clashes.
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October - 8 
At least 21 LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Wanniyarkulam in the area north of Panniwedikulam in the Kilinochchi district. One radio set, 17 hand grenades and sever
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At least 21 LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Wanniyarkulam in the area north of Panniwedikulam in the Kilinochchi district. One radio set, 17 hand grenades and several other LTTE items were also recovered from the incident site.
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October - 8 
Five soldiers were injured during another clash with the militants in the Vannerikuma area of Kilinochchi district. The SFs, however, destroyed a well-fortified bunker in the area and recovered two T-56 weapons.
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Five soldiers were injured during another clash with the militants in the Vannerikuma area of Kilinochchi district. The SFs, however, destroyed a well-fortified bunker in the area and recovered two T-56 weapons.
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October - 8 
On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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October - 8 
The dead bodies of four civilians, suspected to have been chopped to death by the LTTE militants, were recovered from the deep jungle areas off Dekethipothana at Horowpathana in the Anuradhapura district. Those four civilians, according to a Police c
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The dead bodies of four civilians, suspected to have been chopped to death by the LTTE militants, were recovered from the deep jungle areas off Dekethipothana at Horowpathana in the Anuradhapura district. Those four civilians, according to a Police complaint, have entered jungle areas on 27th September but failed to return home.
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October - 9 
A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Vickey Lama, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Gate No. 1 in Moreh on October 9. A wallet containing 10,500 Kyats (Myanmar’
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A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Vickey Lama, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Gate No. 1 in Moreh on October 9. A wallet containing 10,500 Kyats (Myanmar’s currency) and some Indian currency was recovered from his possession.
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October - 9 
A cadre of the M.I. Khan faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Aktar Ali, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Urup on October 9.
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A cadre of the M.I. Khan faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Aktar Ali, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Urup on October 9.
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October - 9 
According to reports, nearly 125 youths including a number of students have disappeared from a number of villages in remote and upper reaches of Doda district and were reported to have joined militancy during past three to four months. The Lashkar-e-
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According to reports, nearly 125 youths including a number of students have disappeared from a number of villages in remote and upper reaches of Doda district and were reported to have joined militancy during past three to four months. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief for Doda, Abu Kasha, and his deputy, Iqbal Malik, were reported to have played a major role in fresh recruitment of youths including students of 11th and 12th classes across the district.
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October - 9 
On October 9, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants captured a person, Yumnam Chourjit, and later paraded him at unspecified place in the Churachandpur district, for allegedly serving demand note of INR 35,000 and trying to extort a huge amoun
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On October 9, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants captured a person, Yumnam Chourjit, and later paraded him at unspecified place in the Churachandpur district, for allegedly serving demand note of INR 35,000 and trying to extort a huge amount of money from one Nongmeikapam Inao Singh in the name of the outfit, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 9 
Security forces shot dead the ‘chief commander’ of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Zaheer Ahmad alias Pasha, and his accomplice, Saifullah alias Shoukat Bhai alias Faisal, during a five-hour gun battle on October 9 at Ganie M
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Security forces shot dead the ‘chief commander’ of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Zaheer Ahmad alias Pasha, and his accomplice, Saifullah alias Shoukat Bhai alias Faisal, during a five-hour gun battle on October 9 at Ganie Mohalla Warpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla district, reports Daily Excelsior. The duos were Pakistani nationals. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 9 
The Imphal East district police commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Leimapokpam Diamond Singh, from Kongba. One vehicle was recovered from his possession. He confessed that he was involved in extortion of m
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The Imphal East district police commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Leimapokpam Diamond Singh, from Kongba. One vehicle was recovered from his possession. He confessed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public and also engaged in transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another.
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October - 9 
A suspected suicide attacker missed his target of approaching oil tankers that ostensibly supply to the international forces in Afghanistan, near the Michni post in Landi Kotal on October 9. Nearby trucks, however, were damaged.
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A suspected suicide attacker missed his target of approaching oil tankers that ostensibly supply to the international forces in Afghanistan, near the Michni post in Landi Kotal on October 9. Nearby trucks, however, were damaged.
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October - 9 
A suspected suicide car bombing destroyed part of an Anti-Terror Squad building and wounded at least six policemen in the heavily guarded Police Lines area in Islamabad at about 12:45pm (PST) on October 9. Vehicles parked nearby were also damaged and
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A suspected suicide car bombing destroyed part of an Anti-Terror Squad building and wounded at least six policemen in the heavily guarded Police Lines area in Islamabad at about 12:45pm (PST) on October 9. Vehicles parked nearby were also damaged and the explosion formed a five-foot crater in the ground. The explosion occurred moments after a man driving a green Mehran car (EAJ 789) delivered sweets to the facility. The investigators told Daily Times that it might mean the bombing was not suicide, but Islamabad Police chief, Asghar Gardezi, told reporters some body parts found at the site might belong to a suicide bomber. Eye-witnesses said the building was largely empty at the time of the explosion because many police officials were guarding the Parliament and other areas of Islamabad.
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October - 9 
An administrator, Samiullah Qureshi, and a teacher, Saif Ali Khan, of a madrassa (seminary) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in training two female students for suicide bombings. Another teacher, Shoaib Khan, also accused of the crime
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An administrator, Samiullah Qureshi, and a teacher, Saif Ali Khan, of a madrassa (seminary) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in training two female students for suicide bombings. Another teacher, Shoaib Khan, also accused of the crime, was still missing.
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October - 9 
At least 21 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes on their hideouts in the Ghat Peochar and Landai Sarshur areas of Swat district in the NWFP, a military spokesman said on October 9. "Twenty-one Taliban were killed in bombing by jet aircraft o
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At least 21 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes on their hideouts in the Ghat Peochar and Landai Sarshur areas of Swat district in the NWFP, a military spokesman said on October 9. "Twenty-one Taliban were killed in bombing by jet aircraft on Ghat Peochar," Col Nadeem told Daily Times. He added that several suspected Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the strikes. However, Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan denied the military’s claims, adding, the jets fired around 20 bombs, with one of them hitting a primary school. Khan said that three bombs hit several houses, but no loss of life was reported.
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October - 9 
At least eight persons, include seven Taliban militants and a local tribesman, were killed when the local Toori tribesmen and security forces (SFs) clashed with the Taliban militants in the Kurram Agency of FATA on October 9, reports Daily Times. The
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At least eight persons, include seven Taliban militants and a local tribesman, were killed when the local Toori tribesmen and security forces (SFs) clashed with the Taliban militants in the Kurram Agency of FATA on October 9, reports Daily Times. The clashes began when the Taliban attacked the Ali Zai village in the Lower Kurram Agency. The SFs and a lashkar (army) of the Toori tribe retaliated, killing six Taliban. A tribesman was also killed in the clash.
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October - 9 
At least seven people, including three foreigners, were killed in a missile attack by a suspected United States (US) drone, 20-kilometres east of Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, local witnesses said on October 9, reports Daily Times
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At least seven people, including three foreigners, were killed in a missile attack by a suspected United States (US) drone, 20-kilometres east of Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, local witnesses said on October 9, reports Daily Times. The attack on the Ghundai village targeted the house of Muhammad Sultan, son of Zaley Gul. Local tribesmen recovered seven bodies from the bombed site and feared the toll could rise. "There are three foreigners among the dead," they said.
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October - 9 
Eleven persons were killed in the Dir area of NWFP when an improvised bomb exploded under a prison vehicle shortly after 1pm (PST) in the Khwago Oba area, according to Daily Times. The van was on its way to the Timergarah prison and carried prisoners
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Eleven persons were killed in the Dir area of NWFP when an improvised bomb exploded under a prison vehicle shortly after 1pm (PST) in the Khwago Oba area, according to Daily Times. The van was on its way to the Timergarah prison and carried prisoners who had been produced in a local court. The dead included four schoolchildren, three policemen and five prisoners.
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October - 9 
Malik Siddique Ahmed, belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid party, was abducted by around 70 militants, who attacked his hujra (guest house) at Sangota area of Babuzi tehsil in the Swat district on October 9-night.
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Malik Siddique Ahmed, belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid party, was abducted by around 70 militants, who attacked his hujra (guest house) at Sangota area of Babuzi tehsil in the Swat district on October 9-night.
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October - 9 
Police at the Islamabad airport on October 9 detained a bearded man wearing a burqa (veil), who was apparently a suicide attacker trying to board a plane when a female security official notified the Airport Security Force, state news agency APP said.
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Police at the Islamabad airport on October 9 detained a bearded man wearing a burqa (veil), who was apparently a suicide attacker trying to board a plane when a female security official notified the Airport Security Force, state news agency APP said.
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October - 9 
Security officials found a letter from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) at the explosion site, signed by its commander Waliur Rehman on a Jaish-e-Islami letter pad. Written in Pashto language, the letter seeks permission from an undisclosed author
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Security officials found a letter from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) at the explosion site, signed by its commander Waliur Rehman on a Jaish-e-Islami letter pad. Written in Pashto language, the letter seeks permission from an undisclosed authority to launch an attack on the Anti-Terror Squad saying the plan of action had been finalised.
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October - 9 
Six members of a family were killed in the Darmai area of Matta tehsil (revenue division) as a shell fired by the security forces (SFs) accidentally hit the house of a local, identified as Wazirzada. The dead include two women, three children and a m
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Six members of a family were killed in the Darmai area of Matta tehsil (revenue division) as a shell fired by the security forces (SFs) accidentally hit the house of a local, identified as Wazirzada. The dead include two women, three children and a male member of the family.
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October - 9 
The News reports that five persons, including three suspected militants and two women, were killed and several others sustained injuries in continued shelling by gunship helicopters on suspected positions of Taliban militants in the Mamond sub-divisi
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The News reports that five persons, including three suspected militants and two women, were killed and several others sustained injuries in continued shelling by gunship helicopters on suspected positions of Taliban militants in the Mamond sub-division of the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 9. Military authorities said gunship choppers pounded militant positions in the Damadola, Mataro Shah, Tanay and Omari areas of the sub-division. Three militants were killed when gunship helicopters reportedly fired at two vehicles near Damadola. Tribal sources said two women were also killed when an artillery shell hit a house in Omari village of the Mamond area.
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October - 9 
Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the car of Baloch Republican Party leader, Saifullah Jattak, in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 9, partially damaging the vehicle. The Sariab police station house officer said
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Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the car of Baloch Republican Party leader, Saifullah Jattak, in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 9, partially damaging the vehicle. The Sariab police station house officer said Jattak was attending a meeting at the Government Degree College to review preparations for a BRB session when the assailants lobbed a hand grenade at his car which was parked outside the college.
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October - 9 
Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Development Minister Maithripala Sirisena escaped an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out suicide attack on October 9-afternoon at Pirivena junction in the Boralesgamuwa area of Colombo dis
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Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Development Minister Maithripala Sirisena escaped an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out suicide attack on October 9-afternoon at Pirivena junction in the Boralesgamuwa area of Colombo district, reports Daily News. A female suicide cadre blew herself targeting Minister Sirisena’s motorcade at Pirivena junction around 1.15 pm (SLST) when the Minister was returning after a Government function in the Bandaragama area. The Minister escaped unhurt. A civilian was killed and five others including Deputy Minister Siripala Gamlath and newly appointed Ministry Secretary Ranjith Wijethilaka were injured. The minister’s convoy vehicle was badly damaged and several other vehicles in the vicinity were also damaged. Minister Sirisena has earlier escaped an LTTE suicide attack in Modera on March 1, 2008.
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October - 9 
Another attack in the same area, the troops killed two more militants and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, one Global Positioning System, one map, one compass, one note book, some pocketed food items and a few other items.
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Another attack in the same area, the troops killed two more militants and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, one Global Positioning System, one map, one compass, one note book, some pocketed food items and a few other items.
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October - 9 
At least 22 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralised five outfit’s bunkers in the Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on October 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also
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At least 22 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralised five outfit’s bunkers in the Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on October 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed during the clash at Vannavikulam while three others received injuries in these incidents.
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October - 9 
At Sangupiddy in the Jaffna district, the SFs killed one militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 90 ammunition rounds, three T-56 magazines, field dressings, one pack, a 9-V battery and a few more items from his
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At Sangupiddy in the Jaffna district, the SFs killed one militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 90 ammunition rounds, three T-56 magazines, field dressings, one pack, a 9-V battery and a few more items from his possession.
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October - 9 
During a search operation at Neelaparikkeurodai in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district, the troops recovered one suicide jacket, two claymore mines, three APMs and three fuses.
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During a search operation at Neelaparikkeurodai in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district, the troops recovered one suicide jacket, two claymore mines, three APMs and three fuses.
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October - 9 
During two separate clashes with the militants in the Vellankulam and Mullikulam areas of Vavuniya district, the troops eliminated two militants while injuring another.
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During two separate clashes with the militants in the Vellankulam and Mullikulam areas of Vavuniya district, the troops eliminated two militants while injuring another.
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October - 9 
Eight more LTTE cadres were killed and four others injured as the SFs captured two more bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area, south of Iranamadu, in the Kilinochchi district.
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Eight more LTTE cadres were killed and four others injured as the SFs captured two more bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area, south of Iranamadu, in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 9 
On October 9, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants while injuring five others.
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On October 9, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants while injuring five others.
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October - 9 
On the same day, the MI-24 helicopter gunship of the SLAF shelled LTTE camp ahead of the Tannimurippukulam tank bund in the Kilinochchi district. Two more LTTE camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu district was neutralised by the fighter
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On the same day, the MI-24 helicopter gunship of the SLAF shelled LTTE camp ahead of the Tannimurippukulam tank bund in the Kilinochchi district. Two more LTTE camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu district was neutralised by the fighter jets of the SLAF.
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October - 9 
One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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October - 9 
One soldier was injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Thunukkai area of Mullaitivu district.
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One soldier was injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Thunukkai area of Mullaitivu district.
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October - 9 
President Mahinda Rajapakse told Al Jazeera television in an interview that this would be the end of the LTTE terrorists’ battle for a separate State, adding that the terrorists should surrender to the military. "LTTE cadres are willing to surrender
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President Mahinda Rajapakse told Al Jazeera television in an interview that this would be the end of the LTTE terrorists’ battle for a separate State, adding that the terrorists should surrender to the military. "LTTE cadres are willing to surrender to the Security Forces and many have done so," President Rajapakse told. He said that successive Governments in Sri Lanka had tried to persuade the LTTE to negotiate a political solution and failed, and that under the circumstances, the Government could not offer anything else to the terrorist group. President Rajapakse said he believes in a political solution to the national issue and was confident that this would be best addressed after defeating the terrorists militarily.
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October - 9 
The dead body of a militant was recovered from the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 9.
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The dead body of a militant was recovered from the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 9.
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October - 9 
The Inter Agency Standing Committee IASA, a consortium of UN and NGOs in Sri Lanka, in its report on the situation on the north on October 6 said "nearly all of Kilinochchi’s residents are reported to have vacated to Mullaitivu district due to shelli
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The Inter Agency Standing Committee IASA, a consortium of UN and NGOs in Sri Lanka, in its report on the situation on the north on October 6 said "nearly all of Kilinochchi’s residents are reported to have vacated to Mullaitivu district due to shelling and air attacks in the heart of the district." It said that a convoy carrying 655 Metric Tonne of food crossed the Omanthai border on October 2, to provide food assistance to approximately 200000 civilians displaced between Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu.
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October - 9 
The LTTE has alleged that the Sri Lanka Air Force had destroyed a large number of civilian homes in Wanni on the pretext of attacking the outfit’s military bases over the last one year. The civil administrative structure of the "de facto Tamil Eelam
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The LTTE has alleged that the Sri Lanka Air Force had destroyed a large number of civilian homes in Wanni on the pretext of attacking the outfit’s military bases over the last one year. The civil administrative structure of the "de facto Tamil Eelam government", however, was left intact for fear of reprisals on the parallel structures of Sri Lanka by the outfit, a report posted on the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net read, according to The Hindu.
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October - 9 
The MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised three LTTE gathering points in the Kamalmunai area, west of Nayaru lagoon, in the Mullaitivu district.
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The MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised three LTTE gathering points in the Kamalmunai area, west of Nayaru lagoon, in the Mullaitivu district.
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October - 10 
A cadre of the Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Bikramjit Singh alias Makkar, was arrested by the Thoubal district commandos during a search operation at Thoubal Wangmataba on October 10. One 9-mm pistol and five live rounds were reco
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A cadre of the Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Bikramjit Singh alias Makkar, was arrested by the Thoubal district commandos during a search operation at Thoubal Wangmataba on October 10. One 9-mm pistol and five live rounds were recovered from him.
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October - 10 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Moeen, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Khellen Litter in the Pulwama district on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Moeen, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Khellen Litter in the Pulwama district on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 10 
A suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) militant was arrested by Meghalaya Police from Bholaganj near Shella in the East Khasi Hills district on an unspecified date, according to Shillong Times.
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A suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) militant was arrested by Meghalaya Police from Bholaganj near Shella in the East Khasi Hills district on an unspecified date, according to Shillong Times.
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October - 10 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and troops of 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Khurai Heikrumakhong under Heingang police station on October 10-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. W
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and troops of 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Khurai Heikrumakhong under Heingang police station on October 10-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. While another militant managed to escape, a 9-mm pistol along with a magazine loaded with four live rounds was recovered from the encounter site.
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A trooper was wounded when militants opened fire on an Army patrol at Yarbugh Danghiwacha in the Baramulla district on October 10-night.
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A trooper was wounded when militants opened fire on an Army patrol at Yarbugh Danghiwacha in the Baramulla district on October 10-night.
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October - 10 
According to Assam Tribune, one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Tarzan Boro of village Bannibari under the Barpeta Road Police Station, was shot dead by unidentified militants at 2 No. Kekerikuchi under Gandhibari out-post of t
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According to Assam Tribune, one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Tarzan Boro of village Bannibari under the Barpeta Road Police Station, was shot dead by unidentified militants at 2 No. Kekerikuchi under Gandhibari out-post of the Tamulpur police station in the Barpeta district on October 10.
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October - 10 
According to the Crime Investigation Department (CID), the preliminary investigations into the October 1 serial blasts in state capital Agartala indicate a nexus between the Jihadi elements and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), reports Assam Tribun
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According to the Crime Investigation Department (CID), the preliminary investigations into the October 1 serial blasts in state capital Agartala indicate a nexus between the Jihadi elements and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), reports Assam Tribune. A team of CID arrested Santanu Chowdhury, owner of Renuka Studio at Panchabati Market under Sidhai area, a stronghold of the ATTF on October 8 for selling an Aircel SIM card to Bijoy Debbarma (a fake name) without any valid identity document. This SIM card had been found in a live bomb recovered and subsequently defused in Agartala on October 1. A joint team of CID and Tripura Police on October 10-morning arrested three persons, identified as Uttam Debbarma, Prafulla Debbarma and Hassi Debbarma, all hailing from the Sidhai area on charges of involvement in the blast.
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Another LeT militant was killed in the ongoing operation at Khellan Litter in the Pulwama district on October 11, raising the toll in the gunbattle, which started on October 10, to two.
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Another LeT militant was killed in the ongoing operation at Khellan Litter in the Pulwama district on October 11, raising the toll in the gunbattle, which started on October 10, to two.
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October - 10 
Another suspected militant was arrested by police personnel after they opened fire on him when he was trying to escape at Chingmeirong.
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Another suspected militant was arrested by police personnel after they opened fire on him when he was trying to escape at Chingmeirong.
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October - 10 
Assam Police would arm its police with weapons recovered from militants to meet the rising demand for sophisticated arms, reports Telegraph. According to Assam Police, there was a large stockpile of weapons available with the police, following the gr
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Assam Police would arm its police with weapons recovered from militants to meet the rising demand for sophisticated arms, reports Telegraph. According to Assam Police, there was a large stockpile of weapons available with the police, following the growing number of surrenders by militants. A source said, "Getting monetary sanctions for buying new and costly weapons is not always easy because of various reasons. Yet the requirement keeps increasing every day. So, it has been decided that we will use the weapons brought in by the militants,"
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October - 10 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) has assured India that it will take action against anti-India militant groups for their involvement in terrorist attacks in India, reports The Hindu. Director General of BDR Major General Shakil Ahmed told newsmen on the sidel
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) has assured India that it will take action against anti-India militant groups for their involvement in terrorist attacks in India, reports The Hindu. Director General of BDR Major General Shakil Ahmed told newsmen on the sidelines of the Border Security Force (BSF)-BDR meeting at Tamabil-Dawki border outpost in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills district on October 10, "We have taken the recent terrorist strikes in Indian cities seriously and action will be taken against Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants." "Both India and Bangladesh need to work together to defeat such evil forces. Of late, the two countries, have started sharing intelligence to fight the problems faced in the international border", he added. To a question relating to the handing over of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia, who had been languishing in a Bangladesh jail, to India Ahmed said the matter is still pending in the court.
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October - 10 
On October 10 late night, a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carried out a raid on the Mahadevsaal railway station in the West Singhbhum, assaulting its assistant station master and disrupting train services on the Rourkela-Chakr
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On October 10 late night, a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carried out a raid on the Mahadevsaal railway station in the West Singhbhum, assaulting its assistant station master and disrupting train services on the Rourkela-Chakradharpur section, reports Telegraph. According to the report, the Maoists numbering 12, dragged the assistant station master Y.C. Sawaiya out of his cabin along with a porter and assaulted him with iron rods. The official is undergoing treatment with serious head injuries. The Maoists left the spot when they saw a train approaching the station.
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October - 10 
On October 10, at least eight persons, including the vice-chairman of Kuarmunda block, were injured when two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them by hurling bombs at Raibaga, 35 kilometres from Rourkela, reports
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On October 10, at least eight persons, including the vice-chairman of Kuarmunda block, were injured when two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them by hurling bombs at Raibaga, 35 kilometres from Rourkela, reports PTI. The incident took place when the block vice-chairman, Shyam Sundar Sahu and other villagers questioned two motorcycle-borne youths on their suspicious activities. The suspected Maoists then attacked them with bombs and fled away into the nearby forests.
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October - 10 
On October 10, Orissa Police claimed to have killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a hardcore woman cadre, in the forested region of Koraput district, reports Indian Express. A joint team of the Andhra Pradesh Polic
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On October 10, Orissa Police claimed to have killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a hardcore woman cadre, in the forested region of Koraput district, reports Indian Express. A joint team of the Andhra Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force (STF) and the Orissa Police carrying out a combing operation in the Almonda area of the district under Narayanpatna police station on the Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border killed the two Maoists, part of a three-member team. The woman, identified as Jyoti (25) was a member of the Koraput Divisional Committee (KDC) of the Peoples’ Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). A native of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh, Jyoti took part in several high-profile attacks including the one on the Nayagarh police training school in February this year. The identity of the other deceased Maoist is not known. The third member of the group, Raju, the area commander of the KDC, however, escaped with some injury.
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October - 10 
Rajendra Singh Kharwar, a Maoist zonal commander, was arrested from Udaypur village under Ranka block in the Garhwa district on October 10. A huge amount of explosives, apart from three rifles and three guns, were recovered from him. Garhwa superinte
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Rajendra Singh Kharwar, a Maoist zonal commander, was arrested from Udaypur village under Ranka block in the Garhwa district on October 10. A huge amount of explosives, apart from three rifles and three guns, were recovered from him. Garhwa superintendent of police Saket Kumar Singh said Rajendra was wanted in several cases of murder and Maoist attacks in the area.
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October - 10 
SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a warlike store at Nar Bahak in the Bungus valley of Kupwara district. The recovery included three AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 172 rounds of AK ammunition, two Chinese pistols, four pistol magazine
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SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a warlike store at Nar Bahak in the Bungus valley of Kupwara district. The recovery included three AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 172 rounds of AK ammunition, two Chinese pistols, four pistol magazines, two wireless sets, six Chinese grenades, 40 kilograms of rice, 50 kilograms of flour, mustard oil, six blankets and three polythene sheets.
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October - 10 
Telegraph reports that two persons, including a self-proclaimed commander of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), break away group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on October 10 by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres at Kundu vill
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Telegraph reports that two persons, including a self-proclaimed commander of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), break away group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on October 10 by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres at Kundu village in the Chatra district, 280 kilometres from state capital Patna. According to the report, the Maoists struck around 3am when a cultural event was in progress at the village, a kilometre away from the Kundu police station. The TPC activist, identified as Nilesh alias Kariman Ganju, was watching the event when about 50 suspected Maoists stormed the venue and shot him dead. The other person killed has been identified as Deolal.
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October - 10 
The Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Shillong rejected the bail plea of Monimul Haque, who had sent an e-mail in the name of Indian Mujahideen (IM) threatening to kill Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani. He was produced in the court on Oct
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The Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Shillong rejected the bail plea of Monimul Haque, who had sent an e-mail in the name of Indian Mujahideen (IM) threatening to kill Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani. He was produced in the court on October 10 after the completion of 14 days' policy custody. The court sent him to judicial custody. Monimul was arrested from his residence at Laban in Shillong a day after sending the e-mail threat to local newspapers ahead of Advani's visit to the city.
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October - 10 
The Imphal East district police commandos seized more than 18 mobile phones from the possession of undertrial prisoners belonging to cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (
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The Imphal East district police commandos seized more than 18 mobile phones from the possession of undertrial prisoners belonging to cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) and People's United Liberation Front (PULF) inside the Sajiwa prison on October 10, reports Imphal Free Press. The Superintendent of Police of the district Th. Radheshyam said that the search operation was carried out after receiving information that many militant cadres and leaders, who were detained under judicial custody for trial, were involved in many cases of extortion and they were carrying out their activities through mobile phones.
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October - 10 
The Statesman quoting available data on fatalities among the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reports that in the first nine months of 2008, more than 60 percent of the fatalities were reported form the areas affected by naxalism (le
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The Statesman quoting available data on fatalities among the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reports that in the first nine months of 2008, more than 60 percent of the fatalities were reported form the areas affected by naxalism (left-wing extremism) in the country, mainly in the states Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. An official of the CRPF said, "Of the 49 security personnel who died in action, 30 alone were killed while fighting Naxals. In Kashmir, which witnessed violence during the Amarnath land transfer controversy this year, we lost eight security personnel." Arms and ammunition lost in the left-wing extremism affected areas by CRPF is also highest. 12 arms and 900 ammunition were looted by naxals in Chhattisgarh from the CRPF personnel. Out of the 189 encounters, 106 took place in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. 48 encounters were reported from Jammu & Kashmir. The CRPF personnel killed 168 terrorists/extremists in the same period, including 80 in Kashmir, 30 in Jharkhand and 17 naxals in Chhattisgarh. The force also arrested over 1500 militants, seized 1557 arms, and 57,460 ammunition and 7,580 kilograms of explosives.
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October - 10 
Three gun runners were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from near Khurai Popular High School, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Hijam Khelendro alias Taton, Victor Phaibon and Sapam Ananda alias Dhojobi. One .3
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Three gun runners were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from near Khurai Popular High School, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Hijam Khelendro alias Taton, Victor Phaibon and Sapam Ananda alias Dhojobi. One .32 pistol and three live rounds were recovered from the possession of Khelendro.
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October - 10 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Moirangthem Sharat and his wife Nungsitombi, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Checkon. Nungsitombi was motivating young boys and girls to join the KCP outfit in Khangabok are
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Moirangthem Sharat and his wife Nungsitombi, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Checkon. Nungsitombi was motivating young boys and girls to join the KCP outfit in Khangabok area.
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October - 10 
A jirga in Bajaur Agency on October 10 ruled it was necessary to act against the Taliban. According to Geo News, an emergency meeting was held in Chaarmang at the hujra (guest house) of Mohammad Rehman. The meeting ruled tribesmen would take action a
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A jirga in Bajaur Agency on October 10 ruled it was necessary to act against the Taliban. According to Geo News, an emergency meeting was held in Chaarmang at the hujra (guest house) of Mohammad Rehman. The meeting ruled tribesmen would take action against foreigners and local militants, and raise a lashkar for this purpose. After the meeting, orders were given to set ablaze the houses of Taliban.
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October - 10 
According to Daily Times, security forces killed five suspected Taliban militants when they shelled their hideouts at Malam Jabba in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
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According to Daily Times, security forces killed five suspected Taliban militants when they shelled their hideouts at Malam Jabba in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
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October - 10 
At least 40 persons were killed and around 90 others wounded when a suicide bomber in an explosives-laden vehicle set off an explosion in an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe in the Khadezai area of Upper Orakzai Agency in the Federa
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At least 40 persons were killed and around 90 others wounded when a suicide bomber in an explosives-laden vehicle set off an explosion in an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe in the Khadezai area of Upper Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 10, reports Daily Times. "We were busy in raising a lashkar to evict Taliban from the region when this attack took place," Qeemat Khan Orakzai, a jirga member told Reuters.
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October - 10 
At least five persons were injured when a theatre where 15 to 20 people were watching a movie was attacked by militants with rockets in Kohat.
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At least five persons were injured when a theatre where 15 to 20 people were watching a movie was attacked by militants with rockets in Kohat.
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October - 10 
Four Taliban militants were killed when security forces neutralised their hideouts in the Rashakai, Tang Khata, Khazana and Kauser areas of Bajaur. The forces’ jets also bombed Taliban hideouts in Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) but no casualties w
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Four Taliban militants were killed when security forces neutralised their hideouts in the Rashakai, Tang Khata, Khazana and Kauser areas of Bajaur. The forces’ jets also bombed Taliban hideouts in Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) but no casualties were reported. Lashkars from Mamoond and Mandal tribes also continued their operation and set ablaze several Taliban houses.
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October - 10 
In the Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue division), a tribal lashkar (army) comprising thousands of armed tribesmen announced a crackdown against militants in their area from October 10 (today).
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In the Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue division), a tribal lashkar (army) comprising thousands of armed tribesmen announced a crackdown against militants in their area from October 10 (today).
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October - 10 
Relations between the Ali Khel and Mamuzai tribes have worsened following a suicide attack targeting an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe on October 10.The Ali Khel tribe is against the Taliban, while the Mamuzai tribe does not openl
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Relations between the Ali Khel and Mamuzai tribes have worsened following a suicide attack targeting an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe on October 10.The Ali Khel tribe is against the Taliban, while the Mamuzai tribe does not openly oppose the Taliban in the area, local sources said.
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October - 10 
Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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October - 10 
The Bomb Disposal Squad on October 10 recovered and defused a hand grenade at the residence of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly (MNA) from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, at Darya Khan under Bhakkar district in Punjab,
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The Bomb Disposal Squad on October 10 recovered and defused a hand grenade at the residence of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly (MNA) from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, at Darya Khan under Bhakkar district in Punjab, according to Daily Times.
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October - 10 
The dead bodies of four Qaumi Lashkar members were recovered from Tungi.
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The dead bodies of four Qaumi Lashkar members were recovered from Tungi.
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October - 10 
The Taliban blew up two girls’ schools in Ali Grama and Sirsenai areas of Kabal tehsil on October 10.
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The Taliban blew up two girls’ schools in Ali Grama and Sirsenai areas of Kabal tehsil on October 10.
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October - 10 
The Taliban militants beheaded four elders from the Charmang tribe after they had attended a pro-government jirga (council) on October 10. They were identified as Malik Dastan, Malik Jamaldar Khan, Malik Aman Gul and Malik Sana Gul. Their dead bodies
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The Taliban militants beheaded four elders from the Charmang tribe after they had attended a pro-government jirga (council) on October 10. They were identified as Malik Dastan, Malik Jamaldar Khan, Malik Aman Gul and Malik Sana Gul. Their dead bodies were recovered from a dry canal near the Kotki area of Khar. Assistant Political Agent Muhammad Jamil said the militants abducted the elders when they were returning home after attending a jirga convened to plan action against the Taliban.
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October - 10 
The Taliban militants shot dead a person, identified as Hadayat Shah, in Salanda area of Charbagh tehsil (revenue division). Hadayat was the personal secretary to Member of the National Assembly Syed Alauddin.
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The Taliban militants shot dead a person, identified as Hadayat Shah, in Salanda area of Charbagh tehsil (revenue division). Hadayat was the personal secretary to Member of the National Assembly Syed Alauddin.
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October - 10 
Thirteen militants were killed in a clash with a tribal lashkar in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Five militants were also killed in an air strike carried out by security for
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Thirteen militants were killed in a clash with a tribal lashkar in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Five militants were also killed in an air strike carried out by security forces in the Mamound area.
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October - 10 
Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He
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Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He said two Taliban militants, including a nephew of the Taliban commander Fazlullah, were killed in the ensuing battle with security forces.
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October - 10 
Unidentified militants blew up a guesthouse owned by Awami National Party (ANP) Information Secretary Zahid Khan in the Haji Abad area of Lower Dir district on October 10.
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Unidentified militants blew up a guesthouse owned by Awami National Party (ANP) Information Secretary Zahid Khan in the Haji Abad area of Lower Dir district on October 10.
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October - 10 
Prime Minister Prachanda said that the current government would be expanded before the next big festival of Tihar, according to Nepal News. He further said that the integration of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with the Nepali Army would also begin s
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Prime Minister Prachanda said that the current government would be expanded before the next big festival of Tihar, according to Nepal News. He further said that the integration of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with the Nepali Army would also begin soon.
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October - 10 
Army Chief Sarath Fonseka on October 10 said the security forces faced several constraints as a result of past cease-fire agreement or cessation of hostilities in the three-decade long battle with the LTTE, reports Daily Mirror.
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Army Chief Sarath Fonseka on October 10 said the security forces faced several constraints as a result of past cease-fire agreement or cessation of hostilities in the three-decade long battle with the LTTE, reports Daily Mirror.
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October - 10 
At Andankulam, the troops killed three militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also killed while eight soldiers received injuries.
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At Andankulam, the troops killed three militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also killed while eight soldiers received injuries.
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October - 10 
During separate clashes between the two sides in the Pannichchankulam, Vedamakilam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district, the troops killed seven militants.
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During separate clashes between the two sides in the Pannichchankulam, Vedamakilam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district, the troops killed seven militants.
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October - 10 
On October 10, one more LTTE cadre was eliminated by the troops in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. One T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines were recovered from his possession. In a separate incident, the
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On October 10, one more LTTE cadre was eliminated by the troops in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. One T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines were recovered from his possession. In a separate incident, the troops killed another militant at Nagarkovil.
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October - 10 
On October 10, the troops eliminated four more militants while injuring six others during clashes at Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district. Three soldiers were killed and four others injured in the confrontation. Another militant was killed by the
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On October 10, the troops eliminated four more militants while injuring six others during clashes at Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district. Three soldiers were killed and four others injured in the confrontation. Another militant was killed by the SFs, while three soldiers were injured in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the same area.
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October - 10 
The security forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE attempt to enter into the cleared areas (area under Government control) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Three soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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The security forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE attempt to enter into the cleared areas (area under Government control) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Three soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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October - 11 
A bomb weighing three kilograms was recovered from a public bus near a hotel in the Nalbari district on October 11, according to Telegraph. The bus was on its way from Barpeta Road to Guwahati. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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A bomb weighing three kilograms was recovered from a public bus near a hotel in the Nalbari district on October 11, according to Telegraph. The bus was on its way from Barpeta Road to Guwahati. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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October - 11 
On October 11, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said his Government has decided to go for a Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the recent violence in the Udalguri and Darrang districts. He also said the government will review the cease-fire ag
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On October 11, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said his Government has decided to go for a Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the recent violence in the Udalguri and Darrang districts. He also said the government will review the cease-fire agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) following allegations of its involvement in the recent violence.
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October - 11 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Nekavi Chishi, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Diphupar village in the Dimapur district on October 11, reports Na
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Nekavi Chishi, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Diphupar village in the Dimapur district on October 11, reports Nagaland Post. Two empty shells of M 20 and a motorcycle were recovered from the incident site. According to police sources, Nekavi defected from the NSCN-IM.
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October - 11 
The Police on October 11 recovered the dead body of a person, who was killed by suspected militants by slitting his throat in the Baramulla district.
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The Police on October 11 recovered the dead body of a person, who was killed by suspected militants by slitting his throat in the Baramulla district.
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October - 11 
The residence of a doctor, Manormayum Birkumar, at Kwaketihel Moirangpurel was partially damaged when suspected militants opened fire on October 11-night, reports Imphal Free Press. While no militant outfit claimed responsibility for the attack, the
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The residence of a doctor, Manormayum Birkumar, at Kwaketihel Moirangpurel was partially damaged when suspected militants opened fire on October 11-night, reports Imphal Free Press. While no militant outfit claimed responsibility for the attack, the Wanglen faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) recently demanded ransom of INR 10, 00,000 from the doctor.
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October - 11 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a police constable, Nazir Ahmad, was wounded during an encounter at Badli Beri near Sogam in the Kupwara district on October 11, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were Pakistani na
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a police constable, Nazir Ahmad, was wounded during an encounter at Badli Beri near Sogam in the Kupwara district on October 11, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were Pakistani nationals, identified as Abu Hafiz, Hafiz and Saqib. Three AK rifles, six magazines, 232 rounds and a UBGL were recovered from their possession.
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October - 11 
Times of India reports that the Chhattisgarh government on October 11 suspended 13 policemen, including six inspectors and seven sub-inspectors, for refusing to accept transfers to the left-wing insurgency affected Bastar region. R K Vij, inspector-g
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Times of India reports that the Chhattisgarh government on October 11 suspended 13 policemen, including six inspectors and seven sub-inspectors, for refusing to accept transfers to the left-wing insurgency affected Bastar region. R K Vij, inspector-general (administration), said, "We had no option left but to crack the whip on 13 policemen who defied the government transfer order and refused to join duty in Bastar region, despite repeated reminders." The officers were transferred in July-August to the interior areas of Bastar.
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October - 11 
Two more KCP cadres, Laitonjam Manitomba alias Marjit Meitei and Konthoujam Bisheshwor Meitei alias Tompok alias Somen, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Sangakpham bazaar on October 11.
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Two more KCP cadres, Laitonjam Manitomba alias Marjit Meitei and Konthoujam Bisheshwor Meitei alias Tompok alias Somen, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Sangakpham bazaar on October 11.
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October - 11 
A suspected United States (US) missile strike killed four people while the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) claimed it had killed five Taliban militants inside Pakistan on October 11, according to Daily Times. “Two missiles struck a com
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A suspected United States (US) missile strike killed four people while the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) claimed it had killed five Taliban militants inside Pakistan on October 11, according to Daily Times. “Two missiles struck a compound just outside Miranshah [late on Saturday]. Four people were killed...,” a security official told AFP.
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October - 11 
Daily Times reports that the Taliban militants killed a nazim, an employee of a local union council, in the Char Bagh tehsil (revenue division) of the NWFP on October 11.
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Daily Times reports that the Taliban militants killed a nazim, an employee of a local union council, in the Char Bagh tehsil (revenue division) of the NWFP on October 11.
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October - 11 
The beheaded dead body of a trooper of the Frontier Constabulary person was recovered in Kabal tehsil.
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The beheaded dead body of a trooper of the Frontier Constabulary person was recovered in Kabal tehsil.
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October - 11 
The death toll in the Orakzai suicide blast on October 11 increased to 85, while 200 persons were reported injured, according to Daily Times. Hospital sources, however, claimed that 75 people were dead and 165 others injured. Tribal elders said that
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The death toll in the Orakzai suicide blast on October 11 increased to 85, while 200 persons were reported injured, according to Daily Times. Hospital sources, however, claimed that 75 people were dead and 165 others injured. Tribal elders said that the blast left a 12-foot long, eight-foot deep and 10-foot wide crater. As reported earlier, at least 40 persons were killed and around 90 others wounded when a suicide bomber in an explosives-laden vehicle set off an explosion in an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe in the Khadezai area of Upper Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 10.
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October - 11 
The ISAF said in a statement that its troops in Afghanistan had killed five Taliban inside Pakistan, adding the Pakistani military had confirmed the killing of five Taliban. The ISAF statement said its troops located three Taliban militants preparing
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The ISAF said in a statement that its troops in Afghanistan had killed five Taliban inside Pakistan, adding the Pakistani military had confirmed the killing of five Taliban. The ISAF statement said its troops located three Taliban militants preparing for a rocket attack, and killed them on the Pakistani side of the border. Within an hour of the first attack, another group of the Taliban militants was found preparing an attack on a nearby Pakistan security post, the statement said, adding they were killed by artillery fire.
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October - 11 
The security forces continued shelling Taliban positions in the Rashakay, Tang Khatta, Khazana and Chinar areas. Officials claimed several Taliban militants had been killed and their hideouts destroyed during the shelling.
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The security forces continued shelling Taliban positions in the Rashakay, Tang Khatta, Khazana and Chinar areas. Officials claimed several Taliban militants had been killed and their hideouts destroyed during the shelling.
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October - 11 
The Taliban also blew up two power plants in the Saidu Sharif and Mingora areas.
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The Taliban also blew up two power plants in the Saidu Sharif and Mingora areas.
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October - 11 
The Taliban militants released 11 government officials in the Orakzai Agency on October 10. The freed officials included Frontier Constabulary personnel, police cadets and Kohat tunnel employees.
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The Taliban militants released 11 government officials in the Orakzai Agency on October 10. The freed officials included Frontier Constabulary personnel, police cadets and Kohat tunnel employees.
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October - 11 
Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He
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Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He said two Taliban militants, including a nephew of the Taliban commander Fazlullah, were killed in the ensuing battle with security forces.
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October - 11 
Three roadside bombs were defused in the Imam Dheri area.
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Three roadside bombs were defused in the Imam Dheri area.
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October - 11 
Tribesmen in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 11 accelerated their action against the local Taliban after the recovery of the beheaded dead bodies of four tribal elders in the area, Daily Times reported. They were beheaded on
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Tribesmen in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 11 accelerated their action against the local Taliban after the recovery of the beheaded dead bodies of four tribal elders in the area, Daily Times reported. They were beheaded on October 10. The victims were volunteers in an anti-Taliban tribal lashkar (army).
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October - 11 
Tribesmen on October 11 exchanged fire with the Taliban militants and demolished their houses in retaliation of the suicide attack, residents and officials told Reuters. “Everyone is angry and upset here. The tribesmen attacked houses of Taliban in K
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Tribesmen on October 11 exchanged fire with the Taliban militants and demolished their houses in retaliation of the suicide attack, residents and officials told Reuters. “Everyone is angry and upset here. The tribesmen attacked houses of Taliban in Khadezai after the bombing. Two houses have been demolished,” said Noorzad Orakzai, a resident of the Khadezai area. Tribesmen expressed their determination to combat Taliban and al Qaeda. “We are sad over yesterday’s attack, but God willing we will defeat these terrorists,” Hazrat Noor, a tribal elder, said.
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October - 11 
Daily Star reports that two handmade 'bottle bombs' were recovered in the residence of Supreme Court Justice Sharif Uddin Chaklader at Judges' Complex at Park Avenue in Kakrail in the capital Dhaka on October 11 afternoon. Doulat Akbar, officer-in-ch
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Daily Star reports that two handmade 'bottle bombs' were recovered in the residence of Supreme Court Justice Sharif Uddin Chaklader at Judges' Complex at Park Avenue in Kakrail in the capital Dhaka on October 11 afternoon. Doulat Akbar, officer-in-charge of Ramna police station told, "Justice Sharif Uddin found the bombs lying on the lawn of his house as he was about to go out at around 4:00pm." "At his directive, one of his domestic servants threw one the bombs against a wall and the bomb exploded", he added. Police personnel subsequently recovered the other unexploded bomb. It was found to be hand made, comprising of explosive filled bottles sealed with red tape.
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October - 11 
A reinforcement of LTTE, about 12-km northeast of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district was shelled by the SLAF fighter jets.
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A reinforcement of LTTE, about 12-km northeast of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district was shelled by the SLAF fighter jets.
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October - 11 
Another militant was killed in a clash with the troops at Tannimurippukulam.
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Another militant was killed in a clash with the troops at Tannimurippukulam.
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October - 11 
At Thanankilappu in the Jaffna district, the SFs eliminated another militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines from his possession.
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At Thanankilappu in the Jaffna district, the SFs eliminated another militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines from his possession.
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October - 11 
Daily Mirror reports that in the wake of the US announcement on October 11 that it has decided to remove North Korea from the list of "state sponsors of terrorism" a Counter Terrorism Foundation (CTF) in US has revealed there was ample evidence to pr
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Daily Mirror reports that in the wake of the US announcement on October 11 that it has decided to remove North Korea from the list of "state sponsors of terrorism" a Counter Terrorism Foundation (CTF) in US has revealed there was ample evidence to prove North Korea had armed the LTTE. The CTF further revealed that a Congressional Research Service Brief submitted to the US Congress in January 2008 had detailed possible links between North Korea and the LTTE. "January, 2008 Congressional Research Service Brief, page 17, describes press reports that North Korea has provided arms to Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka. Both groups are designated as foreign terrorist organisations by the US," the CTF said.
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October - 11 
On October 11, 14 militants were killed and 10 others injured by the troops in the Maniarkulam area of Kilinochchi district, SLA reported. Two soldiers were also killed and six others wounded in the incident.
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On October 11, 14 militants were killed and 10 others injured by the troops in the Maniarkulam area of Kilinochchi district, SLA reported. Two soldiers were also killed and six others wounded in the incident.
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October - 11 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 37 others injured as the troops captured four more well fortified bunkers of the outfit in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two sold
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 37 others injured as the troops captured four more well fortified bunkers of the outfit in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on October 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed while four others sustained injuries in these incidents.
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October - 11 
The MI-24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised LTTE bunker construction positions ahead of the Akkarayankulam Tank bund in the Kilinochchi district.
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The MI-24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised LTTE bunker construction positions ahead of the Akkarayankulam Tank bund in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 11 
The troops killed one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil. Further, one militant was when the troops opened fire on a suspected hideout in the Ponnar area.
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The troops killed one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil. Further, one militant was when the troops opened fire on a suspected hideout in the Ponnar area.
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October - 11 
Troops in the Pallaimadu area of Batticaloa district recovered a claymore mine weighing 7-kg, two anti-personnel mines (APM), a detonating device and a length of 150-m wire. Troops also recovered six hand grandees from the Navadi area.
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Troops in the Pallaimadu area of Batticaloa district recovered a claymore mine weighing 7-kg, two anti-personnel mines (APM), a detonating device and a length of 150-m wire. Troops also recovered six hand grandees from the Navadi area.
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October - 11 
Troops intercepting LTTE communication on October 12 confirmed that three militants were killed and six others injured in the air strike conducted by MI-24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force on LTTE bunkers ahead of the Akkarayankulam Ta
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Troops intercepting LTTE communication on October 12 confirmed that three militants were killed and six others injured in the air strike conducted by MI-24 helicopter gun ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force on LTTE bunkers ahead of the Akkarayankulam Tank bund in the Kilinochchi district on October 11, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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October - 11 
Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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October - 11 
Two more LTTE militants were killed as a similar attempt by the militants was foiled by the SFs at Nagarkovil.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed as a similar attempt by the militants was foiled by the SFs at Nagarkovil.
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October - 11 
Two soldiers were injured in explosion of an APM and confrontation in the Monarawewa and Kambiliwewa areas. Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Mundumrippu area.
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Two soldiers were injured in explosion of an APM and confrontation in the Monarawewa and Kambiliwewa areas. Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Mundumrippu area.
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October - 12 
A cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Keisham Indrajit alias Tondon, was also arrested from Wangkhei Thambalkhong on October 12.
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A cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Keisham Indrajit alias Tondon, was also arrested from Wangkhei Thambalkhong on October 12.
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October - 12 
A first class Judicial Magistrate, PC Biswas granted interim bail up to November 7 to Imam Billal Ahmed, who had been arrested by CID personnel in connection with the Agartala serial blasts.
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A first class Judicial Magistrate, PC Biswas granted interim bail up to November 7 to Imam Billal Ahmed, who had been arrested by CID personnel in connection with the Agartala serial blasts.
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October - 12 
A girl was wounded when militants opened fire at the residence of a doctor, Takhellam-bam Yumjaobabu, at the Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi Ningthoujam Leikai on October 12-night, according to Sangai Express.
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A girl was wounded when militants opened fire at the residence of a doctor, Takhellam-bam Yumjaobabu, at the Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi Ningthoujam Leikai on October 12-night, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 12 
A hand-made grenade was recovered from the Bhagaduttapur area under Dispur police station in the Kamrup district, reports Assam Tribune.
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A hand-made grenade was recovered from the Bhagaduttapur area under Dispur police station in the Kamrup district, reports Assam Tribune.
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October - 12 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Tourangbam Naopa alias Nongmailakpa alias David, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles from Khongman Mangjil crossing on October 12.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Tourangbam Naopa alias Nongmailakpa alias David, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles from Khongman Mangjil crossing on October 12.
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October - 12 
According to Assamtribune, the personnel of Crime Investigation Department (CID), investigating the Agartala serial blasts achieved a major breakthrough when on October 12 they neutralised a hideout of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), where bombs
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According to Assamtribune, the personnel of Crime Investigation Department (CID), investigating the Agartala serial blasts achieved a major breakthrough when on October 12 they neutralised a hideout of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), where bombs used the explosion were prepared. A team of police led by Superintendent of Police, West Tripura district, KV Sreejesh carried out a raid in the house of Satyajit Roy at Bhati Abhaynagar in northwest Agartala, which was later described as a hideout of the ATTF militants and their collaborators to assemble explosive devices with timers. During the raid, a bomb diagram, one memory card of mobile set and other ingredients used in making bombs were recovered. On being questioned, the house owner said that three tribal youths took the room on rent few days back and fled away on October 4 without informing him. West Tripura district Superintendent of Police, KV Sreejesh said that this raid was a major breakthrough to establish the link between ATTF and Harkat-ul Jihadi Islami (HUJI) of Bangladesh behind October 1 serial blasts in Agartala.
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October - 12 
According to Nagaland Post, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were shot dead at Mahur town near Haflong in the North Cachar Hills district by their own comrades. The latter had joined the NSCN-IM after defecti
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According to Nagaland Post, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were shot dead at Mahur town near Haflong in the North Cachar Hills district by their own comrades. The latter had joined the NSCN-IM after defecting from the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction on October 12. The slain militants were identified as “Captain” Chinaochung Chamroy, son of Changkhareng of Halang village and “Sgt Major” Ngachanreithingpam of Phatang village, both hailing from Ukhrul district of Manipur.
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October - 12 
In a joint operation, troops and Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two most wanted Al-Badr militants from Handwara area of Kupwara district. The militants were identified as Nissar Ahmad Thoker alias Abu Wikas and Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar alias Abu Maaz. On
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In a joint operation, troops and Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two most wanted Al-Badr militants from Handwara area of Kupwara district. The militants were identified as Nissar Ahmad Thoker alias Abu Wikas and Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar alias Abu Maaz. One AK 47, one AK 56, six AK magazines, 108 rounds of AK ammunition, six grenades, two pouches and one bag have been recovered from their possession.
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October - 12 
Security forces of the 72 Field Regiment of the Army arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Mangal Singh of Shivtilla village under Pailapur police station the Silchar area of Cachar district, reports Sentinel. Some incriminating docum
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Security forces of the 72 Field Regiment of the Army arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Mangal Singh of Shivtilla village under Pailapur police station the Silchar area of Cachar district, reports Sentinel. Some incriminating documents were seized from the militant.
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October - 12 
The self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M), identified as Pollendro Marak, was shot dead by the East Garo Hills district police during an encounter at a forest of Bogakol village under Kharkutta police
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The self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M), identified as Pollendro Marak, was shot dead by the East Garo Hills district police during an encounter at a forest of Bogakol village under Kharkutta police outpost on October 12-morning, according to Shillong Times. While around six other militants managed to escape, one Chinese made M20 pistol with five live ammunition and several incriminating documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 12 
Two KCP cadres, Laishram Shanta Singh alias Suraj and Hijam Bishworjit Singh, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Top Moirang Kampu on October 12, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol marked as China Auto Pistol wi
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Two KCP cadres, Laishram Shanta Singh alias Suraj and Hijam Bishworjit Singh, were arrested by the Imphal East district police commandos from Top Moirang Kampu on October 12, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol marked as China Auto Pistol with four live rounds was recovered from Shanta’s possession.
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October - 12 
20 Taliban militants and three lashkar (army) men were killed and several others injured when fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of the armed tribal force and the Taliban militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) in
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20 Taliban militants and three lashkar (army) men were killed and several others injured when fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of the armed tribal force and the Taliban militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) in the Khar sub-division of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 12, The News reports. Sources said that firing between the militants positioned on the hilltops and armed men of the tribal lashkar continued throughout the day in Charmang, Kotki and Chinar areas of Nawagai. Both the parties targeted each other’s positions with heavy weapons in these areas that left 20 militants and three lashkar men dead and many others injured. Gunship helicopters and jets also shelled Rashkai and Loisam areas of Khar sub-division and Charmang, Kotki and Chinar areas of Nawagai tehsil, destroying several hideouts of militants. Also, the security forces pounded positions of militants in these areas with artillery shells.
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October - 12 
A jirga (council) held in Charmang decided to expedite action against the militants and miscreants. The jirga resolved that the tribesmen would extend full support to the security forces in the ongoing operation against the militants. They vowed that
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A jirga (council) held in Charmang decided to expedite action against the militants and miscreants. The jirga resolved that the tribesmen would extend full support to the security forces in the ongoing operation against the militants. They vowed that the tribal armed force would attack those found involved in militancy and other criminal activities.
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October - 12 
Daily Times reports that a missile strike killed at least four people at Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, residents said. Two missiles from suspected US drones struck a compound just outside Miranshah. The targeted compound was the r
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Daily Times reports that a missile strike killed at least four people at Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, residents said. Two missiles from suspected US drones struck a compound just outside Miranshah. The targeted compound was the residence of Taliban commander, Omar Daraz, a security official said. Residents said they could see three drones overhead as they sifted through the remains of the destroyed compound searching for further casualties.
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October - 12 
Daily Times reports that British officials covered up evidence that a Taliban commander killed by special forces in Helmand in Afghanistan last year was in fact a Pakistani military officer, according to a report published in Sunday Times. Citing uni
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Daily Times reports that British officials covered up evidence that a Taliban commander killed by special forces in Helmand in Afghanistan last year was in fact a Pakistani military officer, according to a report published in Sunday Times. Citing unidentified Afghan officials, reporter Christina Lamb said British soldiers discovered a Pakistani military ID on his body.
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October - 12 
One person was killed and a security force (SF) personnel wounded during an encounter when the militants attacked a security post at Khwazakhela in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 12, reports Daily Times. The SF personnel neutralis
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One person was killed and a security force (SF) personnel wounded during an encounter when the militants attacked a security post at Khwazakhela in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 12, reports Daily Times. The SF personnel neutralised the militant hideouts. Several houses were also partially damaged in the incident. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Taliban, Muslim Khan, claimed that they had stopped the movement of the SF personnel in the Gashkor area.
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October - 12 
Security forces said they have killed 27 Taliban militants in an air strike in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 12, according to Daily Times. “In a highly successful action in Orakzai Agency, a combat aviation strike killed 27 Taliban,” said a s
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Security forces said they have killed 27 Taliban militants in an air strike in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 12, according to Daily Times. “In a highly successful action in Orakzai Agency, a combat aviation strike killed 27 Taliban,” said a statement from the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters. The statement said those killed included two important Taliban commanders. Credible sources confirmed that 12 persons among those killed were would-be suicide bombers, said the statement.
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October - 12 
The lashkar torched seven houses of militants in different areas of Charmang. In retaliation, the militants also set on fire three houses of lashkar elders, destroying them completely.
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The lashkar torched seven houses of militants in different areas of Charmang. In retaliation, the militants also set on fire three houses of lashkar elders, destroying them completely.
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October - 12 
The security forces (SFs) arrested four would-be suicide bombers from the Gul Bahar hotel at Zhob bus stand in Balochistan on October 12, according to Daily Times. They reportedly entered Zhob through Wana in FATA. However, Dawn reports that six susp
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The security forces (SFs) arrested four would-be suicide bombers from the Gul Bahar hotel at Zhob bus stand in Balochistan on October 12, according to Daily Times. They reportedly entered Zhob through Wana in FATA. However, Dawn reports that six suspected militants were arrested. A senior government official said that they were all Pakistani nationals who had recently come from South Waziristan. The report added that they might have links with Pakistani Taliban in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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October - 12 
Tribal lashkars in the Mamond tehsil and Mandal area of Salarzai sub-division also continued operation against the militants in their respective areas. They destroyed several houses of suspected militants by setting them ablaze.
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Tribal lashkars in the Mamond tehsil and Mandal area of Salarzai sub-division also continued operation against the militants in their respective areas. They destroyed several houses of suspected militants by setting them ablaze.
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October - 12 
A day before Nepal Workers and Peasants Party President Narayan Man Bijukchhe ‘Rohit’ said that the government should not agree to the conditions like “One Madhesh One Province”.
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A day before Nepal Workers and Peasants Party President Narayan Man Bijukchhe ‘Rohit’ said that the government should not agree to the conditions like “One Madhesh One Province”.
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October - 12 
Issuing a press statement on October 12, Rajan Mukti, chief of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha-Rajan (JTMM-R), said it is willing to sit for a dialogue with the government provided that the latter forms a new ‘trustworthy talks team’, withdraws al
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Issuing a press statement on October 12, Rajan Mukti, chief of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha-Rajan (JTMM-R), said it is willing to sit for a dialogue with the government provided that the latter forms a new ‘trustworthy talks team’, withdraws all court cases against the outfit’s cadres and releases his men currently serving in jail, reports Nepal News. The group also demanded fulfilment of other demands for what is described as liberation of the Terai from ‘internal colonization’. These demands include holding a referendum in the Terai to let the Terai people decide whether to opt for a separate Terai nation. Meanwhile, coordinator of the newly-formed government talks team, Janardan Sharma, said the government is trying to establish contact with the agitating armed Terai groups for dialogue.
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October - 12 
The United States said that it would continue to support the new elected government in Nepal, but will not change its policy on the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), which is on the U.S. terror list. The United States, however, seems to have r
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The United States said that it would continue to support the new elected government in Nepal, but will not change its policy on the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), which is on the U.S. terror list. The United States, however, seems to have relaxed travel bans on Maoist leaders. It has also started engaging with the Maoist leadership. The U.S. statement not to immediately review its position on the Maoists came when Finance Minister and Maoist second-in-command Dr. Baburam Bhattarai met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher.
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October - 12 
At Kokuvil in the Jaffna district, three militants were killed in confrontations with the SFs.
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At Kokuvil in the Jaffna district, three militants were killed in confrontations with the SFs.
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October - 12 
At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 12 others injured as the security forces (SFs) neutralised eight bunkers and a camp in the areas west of Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district on Octo
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At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 12 others injured as the security forces (SFs) neutralised eight bunkers and a camp in the areas west of Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district on October 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while 14 others sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions and simultaneous firing of small arms.
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October - 12 
At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops operating north east of Nachchakuda in the west of Kilinochchi district made steady progress within the last two days reaching the outskirts of Jayapuram in the n
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At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops operating north east of Nachchakuda in the west of Kilinochchi district made steady progress within the last two days reaching the outskirts of Jayapuram in the north of Nachchakuda foiling LTTE efforts to bring in reinforcements to the front on several occasions, Military sources told Daily News on October 12. Jayapuram is located some seven kilometres north of Nachchakuda where the LTTE is having one of their main Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) bases in the North Western coast. “On three occasions on Friday and Saturday troops hit three Tiger vehicles bringing in reinforcements to this front killing more than 40 Tiger cadres,” the sources added. A senior leader was also feared killed as the troops operating south of Pooneryn hit one of the double cabs which was escorted by a few cadres of the outfit on October 10-evening. “Troops operating in the Minnukulam west also hit two vehicles bringing reinforcements to the area on Saturday,” the sources added. The Panniwedikulam tank area also fell under the control of the 58 Division on October 12.
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October - 12 
Charging that 'some foreign elements' were trying to disrupt the ongoing development activities in Sri Lanka, a senior advisor to President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that the island nation has “got maximum support from India to crush” the Liberation
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Charging that 'some foreign elements' were trying to disrupt the ongoing development activities in Sri Lanka, a senior advisor to President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that the island nation has “got maximum support from India to crush” the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a media report said. Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapakse, who is known as the political strategist of the ruling coalition government, in an interview with the state-run Sunday Observer newspaper has said that Colombo was getting “adequate support” from its foreign friends to defeat terrorism and carry forward development activities. “The government, which has destroyed the LTTE, is getting adequate support from our foreign friends. Here, the support from our neighbour is very vital. India has been always with us. We got maximum support from India to crush the LTTE,” the top presidential aide, has been quoted as saying. Earlier on October 6, India's National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan had summoned Sri Lanka's Deputy High Commissioner in India to convey New Delhi's “grave concern and unhappiness at the growing casualties of unarmed Tamil civilians as a result of the military action”. Answering a question in this regard, Basil Rajapakse said that the ruling coalition “is seriously considering these concerns (of India) now” with President Rajapakse already instructing his secretary “to take some measures to address their concerns”. “Their (India's) main concern is about the civilians in the north and the other is the issues faced by the fisher-folk. We have already taken serious note of addressing these issues and if there are some sort of shortcomings, we will address them soon,'” Rajapakse has been quoted as saying.
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October - 12 
Five more LTTE cadres were killed during a clash with the SFs at an unspecified place in the same district. Similarly, three militants were killed by the troops at Akkarayankulam.
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Five more LTTE cadres were killed during a clash with the SFs at an unspecified place in the same district. Similarly, three militants were killed by the troops at Akkarayankulam.
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October - 12 
Karuna told Sunday Observer that they have decided to rename the TMVP mainly to get the help of the people of the South. “I have discussed this matter with the Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse and also with my friends in the South and they all a
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Karuna told Sunday Observer that they have decided to rename the TMVP mainly to get the help of the people of the South. “I have discussed this matter with the Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse and also with my friends in the South and they all agree that we should drop the word ‘Tiger’ if the TMVP intends to expand our politics”, he said.
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October - 12 
Six soldiers engaged in a search operation were inured in explosions in the same area. The SFs, however, recovered 115 anti-personnel mines and nine improvised explosive devises from the area.
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Six soldiers engaged in a search operation were inured in explosions in the same area. The SFs, however, recovered 115 anti-personnel mines and nine improvised explosive devises from the area.
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October - 12 
Sri Lankan media on October 12 reported that 10 LTTE suicide cadres are in Colombo city waiting to hit more strategically important targets when ordered by their leaders, according to Colombo Page. A recently arrested LTTE intelligence cadre from Wel
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Sri Lankan media on October 12 reported that 10 LTTE suicide cadres are in Colombo city waiting to hit more strategically important targets when ordered by their leaders, according to Colombo Page. A recently arrested LTTE intelligence cadre from Wellawatta has reportedly revealed this information. Media reports also claimed that 30 intelligence cadres have entered the Colombo city gathering tactical and strategic information for their next terror act. They are suspected to be using uniforms similar to what is being used by the Sri Lanka armed forces and the Police Department.
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October - 12 
The Hindu reports that President Mahinda Rajapakse has said the current phase of war would mark the end of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) battle for a separate State and counselled the outfit’s cadre to surrender. In an interview to Al
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The Hindu reports that President Mahinda Rajapakse has said the current phase of war would mark the end of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) battle for a separate State and counselled the outfit’s cadre to surrender. In an interview to Al Jazeera television channel, Rajapakse claimed, “LTTE cadres are willing to surrender to the security forces and many have done so.” He also pointed out that he believed in a political solution and was confident that this would be best addressed after defeating the terrorists militarily.
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October - 12 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is in “a precarious condition” but no one can predict when they can be overcome militarily, says Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman, founder of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulig
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is in “a precarious condition” but no one can predict when they can be overcome militarily, says Vinayagamoorthy Muraleetharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman, founder of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), according to IANS. He said, “The LTTE has suffered real setbacks. It is in a precarious condition.” But he quickly added that it would be unrealistic to claim - as some have done in Colombo - that the LTTE could be vanquished within a certain time limit. “There can be no deadlines (to defeat the LTTE). In no war can deadlines be set… What we know for sure is that the army is advancing. There is 75-80 percent chance of the army opening the land route to Jaffna.” According to him, the LTTE - which still reportedly has thousands of fighters - was “suffering from poor leadership, lack of experienced fighters and inability to hold on to territory. It is also not able to recruit people from the east. Earlier, the bulk of the fighters came from the east. “They are also unable to make out from where the army will advance. There are so many routes (to the LTTE heartland).”
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October - 12 
The security forces (SFs) captured one LTTE bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killing two militants while injuring 12 others.
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The security forces (SFs) captured one LTTE bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killing two militants while injuring 12 others.
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October - 12 
The SFs neutralised an LTTE bunker at Vedamakilam in the Vavuniya district killing one militant.
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The SFs neutralised an LTTE bunker at Vedamakilam in the Vavuniya district killing one militant.
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October - 12 
The troops eliminated three more LTTE cadres at Pillawarayankadu in the Kilinochchi district.
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The troops eliminated three more LTTE cadres at Pillawarayankadu in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 12 
Xinhua reports that at least two activists of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) were killed by an unidentified assailant in Batticaloa. The report said that the assailant fired at the activists in a social club run by the TMVP.
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Xinhua reports that at least two activists of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) were killed by an unidentified assailant in Batticaloa. The report said that the assailant fired at the activists in a social club run by the TMVP.
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October - 13 
A ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Irshad Ahmed Sheikh was shot dead by the Doda police and Army in a joint operation at Majmi forests in the Bhagwa area of Doda district on October 13-morning, reports Daily
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A ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Irshad Ahmed Sheikh was shot dead by the Doda police and Army in a joint operation at Majmi forests in the Bhagwa area of Doda district on October 13-morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the slain militant’s possession include one AK-90 rifle, one magazine, one mobile telephone, five SIM cards and a large quantity of ammunition and explosive devices.
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October - 13 
A fresh recruited student into the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit surrendered before the police in Doda town.
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A fresh recruited student into the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit surrendered before the police in Doda town.
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October - 13 
According to Sentinel, one Girish Kalita of Belguri Pathar village under Mushalpur police station in the Nalbari district was shot dead at Lamidara by two unidentified assailants on October 13. Kalita was an United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) ac
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According to Sentinel, one Girish Kalita of Belguri Pathar village under Mushalpur police station in the Nalbari district was shot dead at Lamidara by two unidentified assailants on October 13. Kalita was an United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) activist who surrendered at the Tamulpur Army Camp three months back.
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October - 13 
According to Telegraph, Tripura Police arrested two tribal youths on October 13, barely 24 hours after busting their rented house where explosives for the October 1 serial blasts were allegedly assembled. On October 12, Crime Investigation Department
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According to Telegraph, Tripura Police arrested two tribal youths on October 13, barely 24 hours after busting their rented house where explosives for the October 1 serial blasts were allegedly assembled. On October 12, Crime Investigation Department (CID) raided the house at Bhati Abhaynagar area of Agartala where these three tribal youth were staying. On October 12-night police picked up a worker of the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT), one 50-year-old Budhi Debbarma. He had introduced the two tribal youths who had rented the house of Satyajit Roy. The tribal youths Shanti Debbarma and Angad Santhal were arrested from Baigyabari under the Sidhai police station in West Tripura. The police suspect them to be collaborators of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).
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October - 13 
After neutralising two fighting wings of the ULFA, the 28 and 709 battalions, the government now has set its sights on the 109 battalion which is the logistics division of the outfit, reports Telegraph. This ‘battalion’ operates out of Goalpara distr
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After neutralising two fighting wings of the ULFA, the 28 and 709 battalions, the government now has set its sights on the 109 battalion which is the logistics division of the outfit, reports Telegraph. This ‘battalion’ operates out of Goalpara district and its adjoining areas across the Assam-Meghalaya border. The 109 battalion mainly looks after the logistical requirements of ULFA, men and weapons and helps the rebels from Assam to cross over to Bangladesh. It also arranges passage for cadres from the neighbouring country to the state through the Garo hills of Meghalaya.
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October - 13 
On October 13, the Supreme Court ruled that the Union Government's plea against a tribunal's ruling lifting the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) will be heard by a larger bench of the Court, even as the ban is to continue. Times o
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On October 13, the Supreme Court ruled that the Union Government's plea against a tribunal's ruling lifting the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) will be heard by a larger bench of the Court, even as the ban is to continue. Times of India reports that the bench of Justice S.B. Sinha and Justice Cyriac Joseph referred the matter to Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan saying that the government's suit be listed before "an appropriate and larger bench". The bench also said the ban on SIMI would continue till further orders.
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October - 13 
People captured a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadre, Chabungbam Bisobanta alias Mono, and later assaulted him when he was trying to extort money from the residence of a retired gyneacology doctor, Akoijam Ibeyaima, at Tera Sapam Leirak under Lamphel p
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People captured a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadre, Chabungbam Bisobanta alias Mono, and later assaulted him when he was trying to extort money from the residence of a retired gyneacology doctor, Akoijam Ibeyaima, at Tera Sapam Leirak under Lamphel police station on October 13-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. The ransom was demanded by the outfit through an extortion note on October 2.
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October - 13 
The former ‘commander’ of the pro-talk faction of the 28th Battalion of the ULFA, Mrinal Hazarika has said that former ‘commander’ of A and C companies of ULFA Jiten Dutta is in no way involved in the killing of four youths whose decomposed bodies we
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The former ‘commander’ of the pro-talk faction of the 28th Battalion of the ULFA, Mrinal Hazarika has said that former ‘commander’ of A and C companies of ULFA Jiten Dutta is in no way involved in the killing of four youths whose decomposed bodies were recovered on September 30 from a mass grave at Kakopathar in the Tinsukia district. He also alleged that the present ‘commander’ of the 28 Battalion Bijoy Chinese was directly involved in the killing. Hazarika further disclosed that the youths were killed on charges of supplying all information to Army by then ‘commander’ of the A company, Arun Baruah on the direct instruction of Bijoy Chinese.
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October - 13 
Three militants, one each from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), surrendered before Brigadier VSBS Cherukupalli, Commander of 25 Sector Assam Rifles
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Three militants, one each from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), surrendered before Brigadier VSBS Cherukupalli, Commander of 25 Sector Assam Rifles of Dah Division, at Lekhapani in Tinsukia district. The surrendered militants were identified as Ajay Basumatary of NDFB, Ghanshyam Guala of AANLA and Hemakant Deka of ULFA’s ‘27 Battalion’.
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October - 13 
Troops foiled two infiltration attempts on the Line of Control (LoC) at Nowshera and Mendhar sectors in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch killing two infiltrators.
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Troops foiled two infiltration attempts on the Line of Control (LoC) at Nowshera and Mendhar sectors in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch killing two infiltrators.
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October - 13 
Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Mohammed Taj Ahemed Shaha and Shahid Riyajuddin alias Ibungo, were arrested at Thoubal bazar on October 13.
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Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Mohammed Taj Ahemed Shaha and Shahid Riyajuddin alias Ibungo, were arrested at Thoubal bazar on October 13.
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October - 13 
Two persons were shot dead by suspected militants near a canal between Tharoijam and Taothong village under Lamshang police station in the Imphal West district on October 13-evening, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Two persons were shot dead by suspected militants near a canal between Tharoijam and Taothong village under Lamshang police station in the Imphal West district on October 13-evening, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 13 
At least one trooper was killed and four others injured when militants attacked with rockets in the Spina Thana area of Darra Adam Khel. It was the second attack on Spina Thana, which presently serves as base camp for the security forces (SFs) engage
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At least one trooper was killed and four others injured when militants attacked with rockets in the Spina Thana area of Darra Adam Khel. It was the second attack on Spina Thana, which presently serves as base camp for the security forces (SFs) engaged in operation in Darra Adam Khel. Also, the SFs demolished two houses of militant commanders in operation clean up in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adam Khel.
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October - 13 
Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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October - 13 
Four people, including a leader of the Awami National Party, were injured when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in the Dir district, an administration official said.
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Four people, including a leader of the Awami National Party, were injured when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in the Dir district, an administration official said.
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October - 13 
Four tribesmen were killed in clashes between the Taliban militants and a tribal lashkar in the Kotkai village near Charmang area, Reuters quoted another government official as saying. He said several Taliban militants were also killed, but was unsur
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Four tribesmen were killed in clashes between the Taliban militants and a tribal lashkar in the Kotkai village near Charmang area, Reuters quoted another government official as saying. He said several Taliban militants were also killed, but was unsure of the number.
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October - 13 
In an intensified operation against the Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP, the security forces killed at least 25 militants in parts of Khwazakhela tehsil (revenue division) on October 13. The ISPR spokesman Major Farooq Pirzada confirmed to Dail
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In an intensified operation against the Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP, the security forces killed at least 25 militants in parts of Khwazakhela tehsil (revenue division) on October 13. The ISPR spokesman Major Farooq Pirzada confirmed to Daily Times the death of 25 Taliban militants in the two-day clash. He also said that two security officials were also killed and three others injured in the clashes.
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October - 13 
Local Taliban set free three abducted cadets of the Police Training College (PTC) Hangu on October 13, sources said. The PTC sources confirmed the cadets’ release. Around 30 PTC cadets were abducted from Khyber Agency in FATA a month back when they w
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Local Taliban set free three abducted cadets of the Police Training College (PTC) Hangu on October 13, sources said. The PTC sources confirmed the cadets’ release. Around 30 PTC cadets were abducted from Khyber Agency in FATA a month back when they were on their way to Hangu.
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October - 13 
The Surjani Town police arrested two suspected militants and recovered almost 2,000 detonators from their possession. Gadap Town Superintendent of Police, Ejaz Hussain Kumario, while talking to Daily Times on October 13 said that a police party on a
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The Surjani Town police arrested two suspected militants and recovered almost 2,000 detonators from their possession. Gadap Town Superintendent of Police, Ejaz Hussain Kumario, while talking to Daily Times on October 13 said that a police party on a tip-off intercepted a yellow cab near Surjani Northern Bypass and arrested two suspects along with 2,000 non-electronic detonators. The duo, identified as Zahid Shah and Ibarat Shah, hailed from the Dir area of NWFP.
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October - 13 
Troops and helicopter gun ships killed at least 24 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA, officials said on October 13, according to Daily Times. "Helicopter gun ships and artillery pounded Taliban hideouts, killing at least 24 Taliban a
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Troops and helicopter gun ships killed at least 24 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA, officials said on October 13, according to Daily Times. "Helicopter gun ships and artillery pounded Taliban hideouts, killing at least 24 Taliban and wounding 10 others," a security official told AFP. The military offensive began on October 12-afternoon and continued into the early hours of October 13, he said, adding four Taliban militants and two locals were also killed in an exchange of fire between a tribal lashkar (militia) and the Taliban.
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October - 13 
Minister for Finance and senior Maoist leader Dr Babu Ram Bhattarai said that unlike the communist parties of other countries, the Maoists in Nepal have no intention of establishing single-party model.
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Minister for Finance and senior Maoist leader Dr Babu Ram Bhattarai said that unlike the communist parties of other countries, the Maoists in Nepal have no intention of establishing single-party model.
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October - 13 
Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Sushil Koirala warned that his party will take to the streets if the Maoist combatants are integrated into the national army. Koirala also said that a new conflict may arise if the Maoists try to change the count
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Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Sushil Koirala warned that his party will take to the streets if the Maoist combatants are integrated into the national army. Koirala also said that a new conflict may arise if the Maoists try to change the country into the people’s republic.
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October - 13 
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, on October 13, said that the violence in the country has not stopped because of politics backed by arms and urged all to come to the fore to condemn the politics based on violence, reports Kantipuronline.
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President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, on October 13, said that the violence in the country has not stopped because of politics backed by arms and urged all to come to the fore to condemn the politics based on violence, reports Kantipuronline.
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October - 13 
The Himalayan Times reports that the government has sent an official letter to Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) factions led by Jwala Singh and Ranvir Singh, respectively, inviting them to come for a dialogue, according to Minister for Peace and
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The Himalayan Times reports that the government has sent an official letter to Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) factions led by Jwala Singh and Ranvir Singh, respectively, inviting them to come for a dialogue, according to Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma who heads the talks committee. Minister Sharma said the government emissaries were trying to establish contacts with all armed groups in the Terai and also holding indirect talks with some of the armed groups.
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October - 13 
16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and three others injured as clashes erupted between the militants and the security forces (SFs) in the Mankulam, Nallikulam, Akkarayankulam, Vannavikulam and Paraikandamadu areas of Kil
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16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and three others injured as clashes erupted between the militants and the security forces (SFs) in the Mankulam, Nallikulam, Akkarayankulam, Vannavikulam and Paraikandamadu areas of Kilinochchi district on October 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. While two soldiers were also killed and seven others sustained injuries in LTTE small arms and mortar fire and anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions, the troops also neutralised two camps in the Paraikandamadu area.
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October - 13 
Australia is considering formally declaring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) a terrorist group, said Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, reports Daily News. "As I indicated to the Foreign Minister, that is currently under considerat
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Australia is considering formally declaring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) a terrorist group, said Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, reports Daily News. "As I indicated to the Foreign Minister, that is currently under consideration by the Attorney-General," Smith told reporters after a meeting with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama in Canberra on October 13. Smith said the LTTE is already effectively banned in Australia. "For a considerable period of time the LTTE has effectively been listed under United Nations arrangements, that effects a freeze on LTTE assets in Australia and as a consequence (it is) unlawful for the use of LTTE assets in Australia," he said. Bogollagama said it was time that Australia named the Tigers as a terrorist group in a bid to help forge a political settlement with the Tamil community. "It’s time we addressed terrorism and isolate terrorists and bring the community on board in terms of a political solution," he told reporters. Rohitha Bogollagama reportedly said that he had asked Canberra to join countries such as Britain and the United States in taking the step against the LTTE.
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October - 13 
Bogollagama also said the war on the LTTE will not be slowed by international financial turmoil placing pressure on the Government’s military budget. "We are coming to the final stages of taking on the LTTE. We are quite confident our financial resou
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Bogollagama also said the war on the LTTE will not be slowed by international financial turmoil placing pressure on the Government’s military budget. "We are coming to the final stages of taking on the LTTE. We are quite confident our financial resources can sustain the current engagement," Bogollagama told journalists. Bogollagama said President Mahinda Rajapakse had no option but to continue an offensive that gathered pace earlier this year when the Government formally annulled a 2002 cease-fire, accusing the Tigers of using it to re-arm. Bogollagama is in Australia to talk about "post-conflict" Sri Lanka.
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October - 13 
During separate clashes in the Periyakulam, Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam areas of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed nine militants while injuring three more others. One soldier was also injured in explosion of an APM at Tannimurippukulam.
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During separate clashes in the Periyakulam, Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam areas of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed nine militants while injuring three more others. One soldier was also injured in explosion of an APM at Tannimurippukulam.
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October - 13 
Troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed at least six militants. Six militants also sustained injuries, while a soldier was wounded in an APM explosion.
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Troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed at least six militants. Six militants also sustained injuries, while a soldier was wounded in an APM explosion.
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October - 14 
A hide-out of the militants was neutralized by 26 Rastriya Rifles and police in the general area of Tanta Khanoo near Gandoh in Doda district. Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with two remotes, one AK magazine and a walkie-talkie were recovere
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A hide-out of the militants was neutralized by 26 Rastriya Rifles and police in the general area of Tanta Khanoo near Gandoh in Doda district. Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with two remotes, one AK magazine and a walkie-talkie were recovered from the hide-out.
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October - 14 
A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed in an encounter with the militants in Bandipora. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed in an encounter with the militants in Bandipora. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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October - 14 
According to Telegraph, Dhiren Boro, the vice-president of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) who was arrested from a hideout in Gangtok on January 1, 2003, was convicted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 on October 14.
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According to Telegraph, Dhiren Boro, the vice-president of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) who was arrested from a hideout in Gangtok on January 1, 2003, was convicted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 on October 14. Dhiren Boro was the first person to be booked and convicted under the POTA law in Sikkim. The act was repealed in September 2004. The NDFB vice-president, his wife Pratima and two of his accomplices, Bablu Sargari and Prabin, were picked up from a hideout at Samdur, near 5th Mile of Gangtok, in a police raid on January 1, 2003. Explosives, two hand grenades, a mobile phone, a computer, some e-mail addresses and Indian and Nepalese currency notes had been recovered from them. Boro’s wife and the two accomplices were acquitted in 2003 soon after their arrest. Dhiren was wanted in several cases in Assam, other north eastern states and Bhutan. He could be awarded 10 years imprisonment, half of which he has already served as an undertrial, a public persecutor said.
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October - 14 
According to Telegraph, investigations have pointed at the involvement of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the October 1 serial blast in the Tripura capital, Agartala. Interrogation of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) collaborators Shanti Debb
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According to Telegraph, investigations have pointed at the involvement of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the October 1 serial blast in the Tripura capital, Agartala. Interrogation of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) collaborators Shanti Debbarma, Angad Santhal and a third arrested person, Brajamohan Debbarma the father of hardcore ATTF militant Surjya has revealed that ULFA militants had provided primary training in the use of explosives to a group of ATTF militants, besides supplying them bomb-making materials. Crime Investigation Department (CID)’s report said that Surjya Debbarma masterminded the blasts. The investigation further revels that a group of ATTF activists, including Surjya, had undergone primary training in use of explosives under the guidance of ULFA, before being intensively trained by a group of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) officers at Muksinghat near Chittagong town in Bangladesh in August and September. The ATTF had received a consignment of bomb-making materials from ULFA in their hideout at Satcherri just across the border in Simna area of Sadar (north) and the materials had been carried across the border by two tea garden labourers of Satcherri, Mohan Munda and Mangal Munda, under the supervision of Surjya.
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October - 14 
Another encounter took place between militants and the troops of 59 Rastriya Rifles joined by police at Angrola Top in Sonabag area of Mahore in Reasi district last night. However, during the encounter, the militants managed to escape leaving behind
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Another encounter took place between militants and the troops of 59 Rastriya Rifles joined by police at Angrola Top in Sonabag area of Mahore in Reasi district last night. However, during the encounter, the militants managed to escape leaving behind two AK magazines, 60 rounds, one I Com radio set, one grenade, one binocular, one mobile set with SIM card, one folding television set, two blankets and three shawls, which have been seized by security forces.
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October - 14 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Meitei Lamkhai under Singjamei police station on the same day. A 9-mm pistol and7 live rounds
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Meitei Lamkhai under Singjamei police station on the same day. A 9-mm pistol and7 live rounds were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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October - 14 
Army personnel neutralized another hide-out of the militants at village Dassa in the Sumbar area of Ramban district. From the hide-out, security forces recovered one .303 rifle with one magazine, one wireless set, two grenades and 33 rounds.
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Army personnel neutralized another hide-out of the militants at village Dassa in the Sumbar area of Ramban district. From the hide-out, security forces recovered one .303 rifle with one magazine, one wireless set, two grenades and 33 rounds.
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October - 14 
In Srinagar, Police arrested four persons involved in grenade attacks and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. They were in close contact with chief operational commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), namely Pasha, who had given them
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In Srinagar, Police arrested four persons involved in grenade attacks and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. They were in close contact with chief operational commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), namely Pasha, who had given them instructions to lob grenades in Srinagar City.
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October - 14 
Mumbai Police claimed that three recently arrested terrorists belonging to the Indian Mujahideen have confessed that they were part of the team that executed the blasts targeting the railway networks in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, reports Times of India
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Mumbai Police claimed that three recently arrested terrorists belonging to the Indian Mujahideen have confessed that they were part of the team that executed the blasts targeting the railway networks in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, reports Times of India. Sadiq Shaikh, the co-founder of the Indian Mujahideen, who was arrested on September 24 in Mumbai; Arif Shaikh, who was held along with Sadiq; and Saif, who was held following the Jamia Nagar shootout in New Delhi on September 19 have claimed that they were the ones who caused the blasts in Mumbai's local trains on the orders of Riyaz Bhatkal of Karnataka. Five other men belonging to this module, as per their confession, are Mohammad Atif Amin and Mohammed Sajid, who were killed in the New Delhi shootout; Zeeshan, who was arrested after the shootout; and Saif's brother Dr Shahnawaz Khan and Abu Rashid, both of whom are absconding.
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October - 14 
On Oct 14, Jharkhand police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Parasnath hills of Giridih district, around 290 km from state capital Ranchi. A cache of arms, hidden in a water tank, was recovered subsequent to the
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On Oct 14, Jharkhand police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Parasnath hills of Giridih district, around 290 km from state capital Ranchi. A cache of arms, hidden in a water tank, was recovered subsequent to the arrest. The cache included two land mines, one bag full of detonators, five quintals of gelatin sticks, 25 live cartridges, 50 bundles of fuse wires and two rifles. The combing operation, launched on October 11 is still continuing, police sources said.
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October - 14 
On October 14, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a high-level meeting for implementation of first phase of the INR Five billion special scheme that aims to enhance critical infrastructure for security forces in States affected by Naxalism
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On October 14, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a high-level meeting for implementation of first phase of the INR Five billion special scheme that aims to enhance critical infrastructure for security forces in States affected by Naxalism (left-wing insurgency). The meeting, chaired by Special Secretary in the Home Ministry Vinay Kumar and attended by top police and civil officials of eight worst Naxal-hit States, discussed on strategies to implement the scheme aiming to enhance security personnel's mobility and security of camping grounds besides building helipads at strategic locations. A senior MHA official said, "For the current fiscal, INR One billion have been earmarked, while INR Four billion would be spent in the remaining period of the 11th Plan". The scheme will be implemented in 13 districts of eight states.
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October - 14 
On October 14-morning, Police recovered bodies of two civilians, Bukya Venkanna and M Bandi were found in the Chintoor forest area in the Khammam district along the Chattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border. A note left on the bodies accused the slain person
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On October 14-morning, Police recovered bodies of two civilians, Bukya Venkanna and M Bandi were found in the Chintoor forest area in the Khammam district along the Chattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border. A note left on the bodies accused the slain persons of working as Police informers. The two were among the eight tribals abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres last week on different charges. The Maoists charged some of them for non-payment of money to the tribals after buying their cattle and some had been abducted for frequenting Police stations. Six other tribals were released by the Maoists after a week long torture, Police said.
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October - 14 
Police and Army recovered a large quantity of explosives including 10 kg of RDX ,one Pika gun, five grenades, IEDs, 20 bags of ration and a couple of AK ammunition boxes from a hide-out during a search operation at Marmat in Doda district.
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Police and Army recovered a large quantity of explosives including 10 kg of RDX ,one Pika gun, five grenades, IEDs, 20 bags of ration and a couple of AK ammunition boxes from a hide-out during a search operation at Marmat in Doda district.
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October - 14 
Telegraph reports that the peace talks between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would be held at Hague in the Netherlands. Samson Jojo, the ‘chief principal secretary’ of the Government of the
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Telegraph reports that the peace talks between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would be held at Hague in the Netherlands. Samson Jojo, the ‘chief principal secretary’ of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN), political wing of the NSCN-IM, said the talks would take place in the last week of October 2008. The report added that nearly 60 rounds of talks were held between the Union Government and the NSCN-IM both within and outside the country.
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October - 14 
The all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Chennai on October 14 to discuss the problems of Sri Lankan Tamils adopted a resolution which said that Members of Parliament (MPs) from Tamil Nadu will resign from the Par
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The all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Chennai on October 14 to discuss the problems of Sri Lankan Tamils adopted a resolution which said that Members of Parliament (MPs) from Tamil Nadu will resign from the Parliament if the Union Government does not come forward to ensure a cease-fire in Sri Lanka within two weeks. In other resolutions, the meeting demanded that the military hardware supplied by India to Sri Lanka not be used against the Tamil people and asked the Centre to intervene at once to stop the killing of innocent Tamils. The resolutions reflected the collective mindset of the Tamils in the State following the large scale massacre of innocent Tamils in Sri Lanka, Karunanidhi said. There are 39 MPs in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry. Leaders of all the parties in the State that are represented in the Lok Sabha, barring the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which has the support of two members, agreed to abide by the resolution. The meeting was attended by all major parties, barring the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) , the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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October - 14 
The dead bodies of two persons, including a woman, who were shot dead by suspected militants, were recovered from Hat Kom Palli at Urup Tanakha Pat under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on October 14-morning, reports Imphal Free P
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The dead bodies of two persons, including a woman, who were shot dead by suspected militants, were recovered from Hat Kom Palli at Urup Tanakha Pat under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district on October 14-morning, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 14 
The Hindu reports that the special investigation team looking into the case relating to "clandestine meeting of activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)" at Panayikulam in the Ernakulam district on August 15, 2006, has taken one mor
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The Hindu reports that the special investigation team looking into the case relating to "clandestine meeting of activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)" at Panayikulam in the Ernakulam district on August 15, 2006, has taken one more person, Nissar of Idukki, into custody. Nissar was among the 13 persons who were let off after the police stopped the meeting and arrested five persons.
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October - 14 
Troopers of the Red Horns Division of the Army arrested two suspected ULFA cadres from the Agomoni areas under Golokganj police station in Dhubri district on October 14-night, reports Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol, six rounds of live ammunitions, two mob
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Troopers of the Red Horns Division of the Army arrested two suspected ULFA cadres from the Agomoni areas under Golokganj police station in Dhubri district on October 14-night, reports Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol, six rounds of live ammunitions, two mobile sets were recovered from the two militants.
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October - 14 
Two cadres of the KK Mangang faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Shantikumar alias Daikhong alias Taramanga and Chingsubam Romeshkumar Meitei alias Naocha alias Maru, were arrested by the Thoubal district police commandos during a search opera
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Two cadres of the KK Mangang faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Shantikumar alias Daikhong alias Taramanga and Chingsubam Romeshkumar Meitei alias Naocha alias Maru, were arrested by the Thoubal district police commandos during a search operation at Lilong Ushoipokpi on October 14.
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October - 14 
Two cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter along Lambui road under Porompat police station on October14, according to Sangai Expre
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Two cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by the Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter along Lambui road under Porompat police station on October14, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, two 9-mm pistols, seven live rounds, one demand letter and a motor cycle were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 14 
Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and an Army soldier were killed in a fierce gun battle at Sangiot village in the Kalaban area of Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The enco
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Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and an Army soldier were killed in a fierce gun battle at Sangiot village in the Kalaban area of Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter started when the Army and the police intercepted a group of militants about a couple of kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC) while trying to infiltrate. One of the two militants has been identified as Zaffa Shah, a top LeT commander hailing from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The identity of his associate has not been ascertained so far but he too was believed to be a LeT activist. At least two to the three more militants were still hiding. Recoveries made from the encounter site so far include two AK rifles and two magazines.
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October - 14 
Unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of Keisam Inaobi, Executive Engineer at Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited, at Thambalkhong on October14-evening. Keisam’s residence was partially damaged.
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Unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of Keisam Inaobi, Executive Engineer at Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited, at Thambalkhong on October14-evening. Keisam’s residence was partially damaged.
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October - 14 
Locals said American spy planes had flown over the Ghulam Khan Border area of the agency.
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Locals said American spy planes had flown over the Ghulam Khan Border area of the agency.
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October - 14 
10 persons, including five civilians and four Taliban militants, were killed in the ongoing operation in the Khwazakhela area of Swat in the NWFP on October 14, according to The News. The security forces (SFs) shelled suspected positions of militants
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10 persons, including five civilians and four Taliban militants, were killed in the ongoing operation in the Khwazakhela area of Swat in the NWFP on October 14, according to The News. The security forces (SFs) shelled suspected positions of militants from helicopters and artillery in the Alamganj and Gashkor areas killing five civilians. Two persons, identified as Hassan Khan and Wali Muhammad, were killed in Alamganj when their house was hit by a mortar shell while another person sustained serious injuries. An unidentified woman and her daughter, besides another civilian, were killed in the Gashkor village in the shelling that also destroyed a mosque.
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October - 14 
A Polish engineer abducted two weeks ago in Pakistan by suspected Taliban militants appeared in a video address urging the release of jailed Taliban fighters, reports Daily Times. "I’m in the hands of the Pakistani Taliban ... I demand that all those
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A Polish engineer abducted two weeks ago in Pakistan by suspected Taliban militants appeared in a video address urging the release of jailed Taliban fighters, reports Daily Times. "I’m in the hands of the Pakistani Taliban ... I demand that all those watching and listening to me, including Poles, put pressure on the (Pakistani) government to free those (Taliban) who are jailed. In this way, I will also be freed," engineer Piotr Stanczak said in a video aired by Poland’s TVN24 news channel on October 14. According to TVN24, the video was made approximately four days ago.
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October - 14 
AFP reported that at least 28 Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in the latest clashes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 14, according to Daily Times. Security officials told AFP that jets and helicopters killed 16 Taliban in Bajaur,
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AFP reported that at least 28 Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in the latest clashes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 14, according to Daily Times. Security officials told AFP that jets and helicopters killed 16 Taliban in Bajaur, while artillery and mortars overnight killed 10 others. The security forces (SFs) targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency, killing 14 Taliban and wounding several others. The SFs used jet aircraft, helicopter gun ships and heavy artillery to destroy Taliban hideouts in the Rashkai, Tang Khatta, Tangi, Chinar and Kotki areas of the agency. Sources said the SFs bombed suspected Taliban hideouts twice in Charmang, Chinar and Kotki.
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October - 14 
Clashes between the two sides were reported in which four Taliban fighters, including two commanders, Abdul Wakeel and Sher Muhammad, were killed. However, a spokesman for the ISPR refused to give any details about the operation.
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Clashes between the two sides were reported in which four Taliban fighters, including two commanders, Abdul Wakeel and Sher Muhammad, were killed. However, a spokesman for the ISPR refused to give any details about the operation.
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October - 14 
Daily Times reports that five mortars fired from across the Afghan border landed in the Bangi Dar area of the North Waziristan Agency in FATA on October 14. No damage was reported in the area, which is 30-kilometres northeast of Miranshah.
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Daily Times reports that five mortars fired from across the Afghan border landed in the Bangi Dar area of the North Waziristan Agency in FATA on October 14. No damage was reported in the area, which is 30-kilometres northeast of Miranshah.
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October - 14 
Daily Times reports that the beheaded body of Frontier Corps personnel, identified as Raj Wali, was found in the Sirchinai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). He had been abducted by Taliban three days ago. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan accepted
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Daily Times reports that the beheaded body of Frontier Corps personnel, identified as Raj Wali, was found in the Sirchinai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). He had been abducted by Taliban three days ago. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan accepted responsibility for his murder.
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October - 14 
Fighting between Taliban militants and the Charmang tribal lashkar (militia) continued and both sides used heavy artillery. The lashkar set ablaze a number of Taliban houses.
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Fighting between Taliban militants and the Charmang tribal lashkar (militia) continued and both sides used heavy artillery. The lashkar set ablaze a number of Taliban houses.
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October - 14 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel arrested 180 suspected Afghan nationals from the Chaman, Qila Abdullah and Chaghi areas of Balochistan on October 14, according to Daily Times. Maps of various cities and seminaries of Balochistan were reportedly recover
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel arrested 180 suspected Afghan nationals from the Chaman, Qila Abdullah and Chaghi areas of Balochistan on October 14, according to Daily Times. Maps of various cities and seminaries of Balochistan were reportedly recovered from the arrested men. The FC officials said that 45 Afghan nationals had been arrested from Chaman and 100 from Qila Abdullah for entering into Pakistan illegally without any travel documents. They said that 65 of the arrested were Afghan Pashtuns, while the remaining were Tajik and Uzbek Afghans. They said that 23 Afghan nationals had been arrested from Chaghi and Dalbandeen area. The FC officials said that patrolling in the border areas had been enhanced and FC posts established every three kilometres. Shoot-at-sight orders have also been given for anyone crossing the border into Pakistan without authorisation.
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October - 14 
NNI reported that at least three people were killed while three others were injured when unidentified assailants opened firing on a van in the Sanbaga area of Orakzai Agency in FATA on October 14, reports Daily Times. The van was going from Daburi to
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NNI reported that at least three people were killed while three others were injured when unidentified assailants opened firing on a van in the Sanbaga area of Orakzai Agency in FATA on October 14, reports Daily Times. The van was going from Daburi to Ghiljo when it came under attack.
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October - 14 
Online reported the Bajaur political administration arrested 100 people of the Mamoond tribe for not taking action against Taliban militants.
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Online reported the Bajaur political administration arrested 100 people of the Mamoond tribe for not taking action against Taliban militants.
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October - 14 
Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski declared he was prepared to negotiate, but cast doubt on the real intentions of the Taliban. He said he was also prepared to make important concessions, but stressed the Taliban’s demands were not focused on Poland.
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Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski declared he was prepared to negotiate, but cast doubt on the real intentions of the Taliban. He said he was also prepared to make important concessions, but stressed the Taliban’s demands were not focused on Poland.
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October - 14 
The militants blew up a high school in the Fazalabad area of Kanju town, reports The News.
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The militants blew up a high school in the Fazalabad area of Kanju town, reports The News.
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October - 14 
The political administration continued its crackdown on Taliban and Afghan refugees, arresting 16 people, including some refugees.
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The political administration continued its crackdown on Taliban and Afghan refugees, arresting 16 people, including some refugees.
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October - 14 
Two more Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in a separate incident in the same agency.
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Two more Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in a separate incident in the same agency.
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October - 14 
A separate incident, the Rajan Mukti faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-R) killed a cadre of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) identified as Uttim Lal Mahato in Siraha district on October 13 accusing
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A separate incident, the Rajan Mukti faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-R) killed a cadre of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) identified as Uttim Lal Mahato in Siraha district on October 13 accusing him of spying on the party, reports Nepal News. Paras Mukti, central member of the JTMM-R and Siraha district in-charge, has taken the responsibility of the killing. However, the police have arrested one Chandra Yadav as the chief suspect.
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October - 14 
Kantipuronline reports that a woman and two minors died on the spot and four others were injured when a bomb went off at Chandranigahapur Chowk in Rautahat district on October 14. Meanwhile, another two persons got injured when the police opened fire
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Kantipuronline reports that a woman and two minors died on the spot and four others were injured when a bomb went off at Chandranigahapur Chowk in Rautahat district on October 14. Meanwhile, another two persons got injured when the police opened fire to take situation under control after the market became tense following the fatal explosion. An armed outfit identified as Terai Tigers has claimed the responsibility for the blast. However, the Himalayan Times adds that two Tarai armed outfits, the Tarai Army and the Tarai Sena, have claimed responsibility for the incident.
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October - 14 
The Kathmandu Post reports that three cadres of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha- Jwala Singh faction (JTMM-J), who were arrested a week ago, have been released on ordinary bail by the Area Police Office in Garuda of Rautahat district coming under pres
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The Kathmandu Post reports that three cadres of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha- Jwala Singh faction (JTMM-J), who were arrested a week ago, have been released on ordinary bail by the Area Police Office in Garuda of Rautahat district coming under pressure from the local representatives of ruling political parties.
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October - 14 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres of banned Islamist outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) in Khalishpur area of Khulna district on October 14, reports Daily Star. The arrested have been identified as Mizanur
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres of banned Islamist outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) in Khalishpur area of Khulna district on October 14, reports Daily Star. The arrested have been identified as Mizanur Rahman Tushar, Mujahidul Islam, Omar and Yusuf Al Helal. While Tushar, Mujahid and Omar were arrested near Darus Salam mosque, Yusuf was held near Khalishpur SA Paribahan office. A press release by the RAB said Tushar joined HuJI-B in 2003 and took training at Kodala forest in Chittagong. He was arrested in Chittagong in 2004 and went into hiding after getting bail from the court. The militants also told the interrogators that they had a plan to free HuJI-B operations commander Mufti Abdul Hannan from prison.
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October - 14 
According to a delayed report, two LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at the Welioya FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Vavuniya district on October 14.
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According to a delayed report, two LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at the Welioya FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Vavuniya district on October 14.
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October - 14 
At least 37 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 36 others injured as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Akkarayankulam north, west and east, Wannarikulam, Madamodei and Pannaikanda
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At least 37 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 36 others injured as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Akkarayankulam north, west and east, Wannarikulam, Madamodei and Pannaikandamdu areas of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts on October 14, reports Sri Lanka Army. Seven soldiers were also killed in these confrontations while 26 others sustained injuries, including two in explosions of anti personnel-mines (APM) and improvised explosive devices. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons.
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October - 14 
On October 14, two Army personnel riding on a motorbike along the Thoppigala road in the Veragodella area of Batticaloa district were injured in an LTTE-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion.
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On October 14, two Army personnel riding on a motorbike along the Thoppigala road in the Veragodella area of Batticaloa district were injured in an LTTE-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion.
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October - 14 
On the same day, troops reportedly detected a bag with 1.5-kg of C-4 explosives, 3-m length detonator code and four electric detonators, said to have been delivered to someone working in the UN International Organization for Migrants sponsored constr
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On the same day, troops reportedly detected a bag with 1.5-kg of C-4 explosives, 3-m length detonator code and four electric detonators, said to have been delivered to someone working in the UN International Organization for Migrants sponsored construction project for temporary shelters at Kurumankadu in the Virawapuliyankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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October - 14 
The dead body of a person was recovered by the Police from the Pandarikulam area.
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The dead body of a person was recovered by the Police from the Pandarikulam area.
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October - 14 
The Sri Lankan Government is reportedly shouldering an increased defence budget to continue the fight against terrorism, Colombo Page reported. According to sources, the government has spent 6,840 rupees per minute in the fight against the war during
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The Sri Lankan Government is reportedly shouldering an increased defence budget to continue the fight against terrorism, Colombo Page reported. According to sources, the government has spent 6,840 rupees per minute in the fight against the war during the last few months and expects an increase of 11,160 rupees to reach 18,000 rupees from next week. Increased expenses were allocated by the Parliament recently as the government troops have stationed at outskirts of the Kilinochchi town following the capture of several nearby rebel controlled areas.
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October - 14 
The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed two militants.
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The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed two militants.
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October - 14 
The troops eliminated two militants and injured 14 others during clashes at Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam in the Vavuniya district. One soldier also sustained injuries in these confrontations while another was injured in an APM explosion.
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The troops eliminated two militants and injured 14 others during clashes at Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam in the Vavuniya district. One soldier also sustained injuries in these confrontations while another was injured in an APM explosion.
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October - 15 
A cadre of the Bangladesh based Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Mohammed Habibur Rohman, was arrested on October 3, after he infiltrated into Bholaganj village near Shella in the East Khasi Hills district from Sunamganj district of Banglad
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A cadre of the Bangladesh based Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Mohammed Habibur Rohman, was arrested on October 3, after he infiltrated into Bholaganj village near Shella in the East Khasi Hills district from Sunamganj district of Bangladesh, according to a delayed report.
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October - 15 
A former employee of a construction company, identified as Farid Ansari, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside a beetle shop along the Circular Road in Dimapur on October 15, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered three empty cases of 7.65
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A former employee of a construction company, identified as Farid Ansari, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside a beetle shop along the Circular Road in Dimapur on October 15, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered three empty cases of 7.65 from the incident site.
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October - 15 
A hand grenade which was planted by suspected militants was recovered from the residential courtyard of an executive engineer of the Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control Department at Hill Town village along Tipaimukh in the Churachandpur district on
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A hand grenade which was planted by suspected militants was recovered from the residential courtyard of an executive engineer of the Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control Department at Hill Town village along Tipaimukh in the Churachandpur district on October 15-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. The hand grenade was defused later.
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October - 15 
A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Kyntiew Kupar War, surrendered before Meghalaya Police at Dawki on October 15, reports Shillong Times. He was involved in a number of extortion ceases in the coal belt region at Lyngngam in the
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A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Kyntiew Kupar War, surrendered before Meghalaya Police at Dawki on October 15, reports Shillong Times. He was involved in a number of extortion ceases in the coal belt region at Lyngngam in the West Khasi Hills district. According to police source, Kyntiew joined the HNLC in 2001 and received arms training at Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. Later in 2007, he was shifted to West Khasi Hills.
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October - 15 
According to Sentinel, in a major breakthrough, Tripura police on October 15 arrested two persons described as key participants in the October 1 Agartala serial blasts and recovered the mobile set used as remote for the blasts. Police said that the m
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According to Sentinel, in a major breakthrough, Tripura police on October 15 arrested two persons described as key participants in the October 1 Agartala serial blasts and recovered the mobile set used as remote for the blasts. Police said that the main accused Bikash Debbarma was arrested from Khowai along with the explosive supplier Dinesh Debbarma, a surrendered All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant.
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October - 15 
According to Telegraph, three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Indrajit Roy from Baterhat, Nihar Barua from Coochbehar and Sheikh Mohammed from Chapor were arrested by the 21st Jat Regiment in Dhubri district on October 15. One US-ma
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According to Telegraph, three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Indrajit Roy from Baterhat, Nihar Barua from Coochbehar and Sheikh Mohammed from Chapor were arrested by the 21st Jat Regiment in Dhubri district on October 15. One US-made 7.65 mm pistol, 2 magazines, six rounds of live ammunition and one mobile set with SIM cards were recovered from their possession, who ran an extortion racket.
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October - 15 
Another encounter was continuing between Army and militants at Saj village in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district since October 15-morning. Two militants were trapped in the encounter.
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Another encounter was continuing between Army and militants at Saj village in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district since October 15-morning. Two militants were trapped in the encounter.
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October - 15 
Assam Public Works (APW) on October 15 claimed that there are over 50,000 Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HUJI) members active in Assam, reports Sentinel. APW chairman Abhijit Sarma told newsmen at Guwahati th
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Assam Public Works (APW) on October 15 claimed that there are over 50,000 Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HUJI) members active in Assam, reports Sentinel. APW chairman Abhijit Sarma told newsmen at Guwahati that Assam is going the Jammu & Kashmir way. APW has long been demanding Army operations in 'char' and other riverine areas of Assam on the ground that the 'char' areas in the State have become breeding ground of anti-Indian activities due to large-scale presence of Islamic fundamentalists. He further added that, "The communal clashes at the two districts were initiated by the Islamic fundamentalist forces like HUJI and the SIMI at the behest of the ISI. They did it to avenge the killing of seven HuJI militants by the Indian Army on September 26 last in Dhubri district." According to APW, the SIMI and HUJI cadre strength at Dhubri is 4000, Goalpara with 8000, 3700 in Barpeta, 4212 in Darrang, 3728 in Nagaon, 1850 in Guwahati, 3018 in Morigaon, 3280 in Karimganj, 1184 in Cachar, 6078 in Hailakandi, 2075 in Bongaigaon and 400 in Nalbari.
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October - 15 
Four Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) were suspended by the Chhattisgarh government after they refused to serve in the Maoist infested areas of the state, the police said October 15. "Four DSPs have been suspended with immediate effect for refu
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Four Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) were suspended by the Chhattisgarh government after they refused to serve in the Maoist infested areas of the state, the police said October 15. "Four DSPs have been suspended with immediate effect for refusing to accept postings in state’s Maoist insurgency hit areas," R.K. Vij, Inspector General (Administration) told IANS. The suspended officers were identified as Rajesh Kukreja, D.S. Negi, R.D. Mourya and S.L. Marawi. They were issued transfer orders in August along with other police officials. The government had suspended 13 policemen - six inspectors and seven sub-inspectors on October 11 on similar grounds for "flouting government orders" and refusing to accept postings to Maoist infected area of the southern Bastar region.
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October - 15 
On October 15, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted four railway employees from McCluskieganj railway station under the Dhanbad railway division, reports IANS. The abducted employees include station master S.K. Singh, two depu
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On October 15, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted four railway employees from McCluskieganj railway station under the Dhanbad railway division, reports IANS. The abducted employees include station master S.K. Singh, two deputy station masters and the guard of a goods train. S.N. Pradhan, spokesperson of Jharkhand police said, "Police have launched an operation to search for the abducted railway employees."
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October - 15 
On October 15, the Giridih district police and para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel seized huge quantities of explosives from the Parasnath hills, reports Telegraph. The recoveries include 50 bundles of Codex wire, 5,450 detona
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On October 15, the Giridih district police and para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel seized huge quantities of explosives from the Parasnath hills, reports Telegraph. The recoveries include 50 bundles of Codex wire, 5,450 detonators and 750 quintals gelatine on the basis of information from two of the Maoists, Manir Ansari and Badruddin Ansari, arrested on October 14 from the same area. Pirtand officer-in-charge H.E. Siddiqui said, "Codex wire has been recovered for the first time in Jharkhand. It is a lethal explosive because it cannot be spotted by a metal detector and can cause a blast even inside water." "Only a knot in the wire can make it work like a bomb, only a single knot could cause a blast up to of 720 metres and could blow up a vehicle 20-feet high. So far, these explosive have been used only by forces in wars," he added.
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October - 15 
One militant was killed by security forces during an encounter at Keri sector in the Rajouri district on October 15-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter began when around five militants were trying to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC
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One militant was killed by security forces during an encounter at Keri sector in the Rajouri district on October 15-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter began when around five militants were trying to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC). The report added that the encounter was still continuing with four other militants. This was fifth successive infiltration bid by the militants in five days from twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
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October - 15 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed "serious concern" over the developments in Sri Lanka and urged Colombo to find a negotiated settlement rather than look for a "military victory," reports The Hindu. Sri Lanka must respect the human rights o
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed "serious concern" over the developments in Sri Lanka and urged Colombo to find a negotiated settlement rather than look for a "military victory," reports The Hindu. Sri Lanka must respect the human rights of ethnic Tamils, Singh told journalists in New Delhi on October 15. He said the Government was concerned at the escalating hostilities, losses suffered by civilians and increasing number of displaced persons, adding, "We always believe that the situation in Sri Lanka does not call for military victory. It calls for a negotiated, political settlement which respects the unity and integrity of Sri Lanka and at the same time respects the essential human rights of minorities, particularly Tamil minorities." He also expressed concern over harassment and killing of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy personnel.
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October - 15 
Security forces on October 15 recovered 10 kilograms more RDX during continued search operations in Marmat area of Doda district, taking total seizure of explosive device to 20 kilograms. The report added that more ammunition was also recovered from
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Security forces on October 15 recovered 10 kilograms more RDX during continued search operations in Marmat area of Doda district, taking total seizure of explosive device to 20 kilograms. The report added that more ammunition was also recovered from the incident site.
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October - 15 
The Army on October 15 recovered one Thoraya satellite telephone, three Korean mobile handsets, one rubber stamp bearing name of Zaffa Shah Mujahideen, ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one Chinese grenade, one pouch, one radio set, two
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The Army on October 15 recovered one Thoraya satellite telephone, three Korean mobile handsets, one rubber stamp bearing name of Zaffa Shah Mujahideen, ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one Chinese grenade, one pouch, one radio set, two AK magazines and 38 rounds, from Sangiot at Kalaban under Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in the Poonch district, where two LeT militants and a soldier were reportedly killed during an encounter on October 14.
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October - 15 
Two militants of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), Abdul Mannan and Samsul Haque, were arrested by security forces from the Kachuwa Gadhara area of Nagaon district, reports Telegraph. They also deposited two grenades and a pistol.
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Two militants of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), Abdul Mannan and Samsul Haque, were arrested by security forces from the Kachuwa Gadhara area of Nagaon district, reports Telegraph. They also deposited two grenades and a pistol.
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October - 15 
A tribal lashkar (militia) in Charmang refused to co-operate with the SFs in operating against Taliban. Online quoted a private TV channel as saying the lashkar took the stance that the government did not co-operate with them. The lashkar had torched
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A tribal lashkar (militia) in Charmang refused to co-operate with the SFs in operating against Taliban. Online quoted a private TV channel as saying the lashkar took the stance that the government did not co-operate with them. The lashkar had torched eight Taliban hideouts over the last five days.
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October - 15 
Another incident, the militants opened fire on a police official, Mehboob Ali Shah and his brother while on their way home, reports The News. Mehboob died on the spot while his brother, identified as Ahmad Ali Shah, succumbed to his injuries in hospi
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Another incident, the militants opened fire on a police official, Mehboob Ali Shah and his brother while on their way home, reports The News. Mehboob died on the spot while his brother, identified as Ahmad Ali Shah, succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
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October - 15 
Another person, identified as Sabz Ali, hailing from Mamond of Bajaur Agency, was killed when a car, he was riding, was fired at in the Balogram area of Swat.
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Another person, identified as Sabz Ali, hailing from Mamond of Bajaur Agency, was killed when a car, he was riding, was fired at in the Balogram area of Swat.
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October - 15 
By clamping curfew in Khar, headquarters of Bajaur Agency, the SFs have started preparations for decisive action against Taliban, Online reported. AFP quoted a security official as saying a curfew was imposed in Khar as part of the ongoing military o
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By clamping curfew in Khar, headquarters of Bajaur Agency, the SFs have started preparations for decisive action against Taliban, Online reported. AFP quoted a security official as saying a curfew was imposed in Khar as part of the ongoing military operation. All shops and offices were closed, the roads were empty, and all residents were ordered to remain indoors. AP quoted government official, Jamil Khan, as saying fresh troops were flowing into Khar along with tanks and artillery. Khan said artillery attacks overnight killed four Taliban in the Charmang area. The SFs and political administration of Bajaur Agency destroyed the houses of two important Taliban commanders in Khar and Yousaf Abad. They used dynamite to blow up the house of Commander Iqbal at Khar and the house of Commander Liaqat Yousaf at Yousaf Abad.
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October - 15 
Dawn reports that at least two security force personnel were killed and six others injured in a mortar attack on a check post near Darra Adam Khel on October 15-night. Militants launched the attack at the Spina Thana check post which serves as a base
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Dawn reports that at least two security force personnel were killed and six others injured in a mortar attack on a check post near Darra Adam Khel on October 15-night. Militants launched the attack at the Spina Thana check post which serves as a base camp of troops engaged in the operation in Darra Adam Khel. Several mortars exploded inside the check post. The check post has been a soft target for militants because of its vulnerable location.
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October - 15 
Four people, including a female politician of the Awami National Party (ANP), were killed by suspected Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP on October 15, according to Daily Times. Masked gunmen stormed into the house of the ANP local councillor and
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Four people, including a female politician of the Awami National Party (ANP), were killed by suspected Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP on October 15, according to Daily Times. Masked gunmen stormed into the house of the ANP local councillor and shot her and her husband dead while they slept, police official Abdul Malik told AFP.
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October - 15 
Four persons were wounded in the Sarbandai and Khwazakhela areas during shelling.
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Four persons were wounded in the Sarbandai and Khwazakhela areas during shelling.
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October - 15 
Security forces (SFs) pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 15 killing at least 16 Taliban militants, officials said, according to Daily Times. "Troops fired artillery and mortars onto hideouts of Taliban in Loyesam, Rashak
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Security forces (SFs) pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 15 killing at least 16 Taliban militants, officials said, according to Daily Times. "Troops fired artillery and mortars onto hideouts of Taliban in Loyesam, Rashakai, Chinar and Babra areas, killing 10 and wounding eight others," a security official told AFP. Six other Taliban militants were killed by helicopter gun ships in the same area, he added. APP said several Taliban hideouts were also destroyed.
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October - 15 
The annual budget of the local Taliban is more than PKR 4 billion, Dawn News quoted unidentified NWFP officials as saying on October 15, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the officials said that a Khasadar force soldier is paid a mo
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The annual budget of the local Taliban is more than PKR 4 billion, Dawn News quoted unidentified NWFP officials as saying on October 15, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the officials said that a Khasadar force soldier is paid a monthly salary of PKR 3,000, while a Taliban mercenary gets PKR 6,000 a month. Local Taliban commanders receive as much as PKR 20,000 a month, the channel said. Taliban fighters had almost taken over Bajaur Agency before the government launched a security operation there, the channel quoted the officials. It reported the officials as saying that the Taliban militants had killed more than 600 pro-government tribal leaders until now. The official stressed the need for short-term and long-term steps to counter tribal insurgencies and to carry out development projects in the region.
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October - 15 
The News reports that the staffs of the Crimes Investigation Department (CID) have arrested two criminals who were allegedly supplying automatic weapons to various militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Taliban. Senior Superinten
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The News reports that the staffs of the Crimes Investigation Department (CID) have arrested two criminals who were allegedly supplying automatic weapons to various militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Taliban. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohammad Fayyaz Khan of the CID, Sindh, said that the Police arrested the two persons, identified as Omer Hayat and Amjad, along with 6,000 Sub-Machine Gun rounds and two foreign-made pistols from their possession. During the investigation it was discovered that the two arms suppliers were the associates of Noor Sharif (an arms supplier from Dara Adam Khel recently caught by the CID). SSP Khan said that the accused had links with various militant outfits, including the LeJ and the Taliban.
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October - 15 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar has said that Pakistani Taliban are ready to lay down their arms and hold talks with the government if the latter ceases fire, reports Daily Times. "We are sensible people and understand the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar has said that Pakistani Taliban are ready to lay down their arms and hold talks with the government if the latter ceases fire, reports Daily Times. "We are sensible people and understand the survival and integrity of our country. If the government relinquishes use of power, we are also ready to stop our actions and hold talks with the government," Umar told BBC Urdu from an undisclosed location on October 15. He said that local Taliban were also ready to cooperate with the government in its efforts to drive out foreigners from the tribal areas and stop militants’ infiltration into Afghanistan. When asked whether the TTP would guarantee that Pakistani Taliban would not cross into Afghanistan and take part in militancy, he replied in affirmative, saying they did not need to go to Afghanistan as Afghan Taliban were powerful. However, if Afghan Taliban seeks assistance from Pakistani Taliban, the decision will be made in consultation with the people, he added.
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October - 15 
Unidentified persons blew up a basic health unit (BHU) in the Chamtali area of Khwazakhela. The building and record were destroyed in the blasts. However, the spokesman for the Swat chapter of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Muslim Khan, sai
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Unidentified persons blew up a basic health unit (BHU) in the Chamtali area of Khwazakhela. The building and record were destroyed in the blasts. However, the spokesman for the Swat chapter of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Muslim Khan, said they had not killed the couple, the lady councillor, Nishast and her husband Rahman, as it has never been their policy to kill women. He said the destruction of health facilities would cause problems to masses; therefore, they didn’t destroy the BHU.
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October - 15 
Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav on October 15 said that Prime Minister Prachanda himself was not in favour of taking up the Maoist combatants into the national army.
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Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav on October 15 said that Prime Minister Prachanda himself was not in favour of taking up the Maoist combatants into the national army.
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October - 15 
Kantipuronline reports that two cadres of the Terai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) were killed in the Titirkhi Village Development Committee of Kapilvastu district when an unidentified group opened fire on October 15-evening. Nobody has claimed respo
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Kantipuronline reports that two cadres of the Terai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) were killed in the Titirkhi Village Development Committee of Kapilvastu district when an unidentified group opened fire on October 15-evening. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the killing yet.
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October - 15 
Minister for Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahato also urged all armed outfits of the Terai region on October 15 to come to the negotiation table and help make a new Nepal, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the cadres of Nepal Sadbhawana Party-Maha
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Minister for Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahato also urged all armed outfits of the Terai region on October 15 to come to the negotiation table and help make a new Nepal, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the cadres of Nepal Sadbhawana Party-Mahato at Jaleshwor in Mahottari district, Minister Mahato said that the government is serious and flexible about holding talks in any subject matter. "However, it is against the disintegration of the country," he added.
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October - 15 
President Dr. Baburam Bhattarai while talking with an editor of Washington Times in Washington D.C., said that the Maoists were discussing within the party about changing the name of the party since past one year and the general convention would make
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President Dr. Baburam Bhattarai while talking with an editor of Washington Times in Washington D.C., said that the Maoists were discussing within the party about changing the name of the party since past one year and the general convention would make a decision on that.
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October - 15 
The government has sent an official letter to one more armed outfit in the Terai inviting it to come for a dialogue, reports the Himalayan Times. Local Development Minister Ram Chandra Jha said the letter was sent to Terai Cobra, headed by Nagraj. Mi
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The government has sent an official letter to one more armed outfit in the Terai inviting it to come for a dialogue, reports the Himalayan Times. Local Development Minister Ram Chandra Jha said the letter was sent to Terai Cobra, headed by Nagraj. Minister Jha further said that Liberation of Terai Elam (LTE), led by Prithvi Raj Singh, would get government invitation for talks soon. He also said that government sources were also in touch with Pawan Giri led Samyukta Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha and Terai Army.
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October - 15 
The police arrested 10 persons on suspicion of their involvement in the Chandranigahapur explosion, in which three persons were killed, in Rautahat district on October 15.
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The police arrested 10 persons on suspicion of their involvement in the Chandranigahapur explosion, in which three persons were killed, in Rautahat district on October 15.
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October - 15 
A separate incident, the troops observed the movement of an LTTE tractor with several militants aboard in the Mankulam area of Vavuniya district and opened fire on the tractor killing four of the militants.
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A separate incident, the troops observed the movement of an LTTE tractor with several militants aboard in the Mankulam area of Vavuniya district and opened fire on the tractor killing four of the militants.
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October - 15 
Minister of Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Abdul Risath Bathiyutheen said the Government is fully committed to provide all the basic needs for the Internally Displaced People in non liberated areas and for the civilians arriving in Vavuniy
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Minister of Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Abdul Risath Bathiyutheen said the Government is fully committed to provide all the basic needs for the Internally Displaced People in non liberated areas and for the civilians arriving in Vavuniya using the safe corridor established by the Government and it has a fully functioning mechanism to do so. Minister Bathiyutheen said that with or without the mediation of the World Food Organization, the Government is capable of catering to the needs of civilians seeking protection from the Government. The Minister accused the LTTE of still trying to stop civilians from moving to liberated areas and continue to use civilians remaining in un-cleared areas (area under Government control) as a human shield against advancing troops.
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October - 15 
On October 15, troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Vilaththavittakulam area of Vavuniya district and later recovered the dead body of one militant along with two T-56 weapons, two magazines, 10 rounds of ammunition and seven hand grenades.
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On October 15, troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Vilaththavittakulam area of Vavuniya district and later recovered the dead body of one militant along with two T-56 weapons, two magazines, 10 rounds of ammunition and seven hand grenades.
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October - 15 
Separately, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured two Tamil civilians at Kaththankudi in the Batticaloa district.
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Separately, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured two Tamil civilians at Kaththankudi in the Batticaloa district.
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October - 15 
The fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed LTTE targets twice on October 15-morning. In the first incident an LTTE camp, about 2-km southeast of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district was shelled. Separately, the jets bombed targeti
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The fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed LTTE targets twice on October 15-morning. In the first incident an LTTE camp, about 2-km southeast of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district was shelled. Separately, the jets bombed targeting militants who were trying to take away some earth-moving heavy machinery for clandestine operations in the same area. Intelligence reports indicate that the militants were trying to move that heavy machinery into the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district where militants have dug earth bunds to prevent troops from entering Kilinochchi area.
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October - 15 
The LTTE militants opened fire towards the SFs engaged in search operation in the Illuppukadavai area of Mannar district. The troops retaliated and later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines, 153 ammun
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The LTTE militants opened fire towards the SFs engaged in search operation in the Illuppukadavai area of Mannar district. The troops retaliated and later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines, 153 ammunition rounds, three claymore mines, nine APMs, four fuses, one 11-m-long detonator code, 12 batteries, one map, part of a night vision equipment and some medical items.
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October - 15 
Troops also neutralised four LTTE bunkers in the Vedamakilam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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Troops also neutralised four LTTE bunkers in the Vedamakilam and Nallikulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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October - 15 
Two more militants were killed and six others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Nayaru, Alampil south, Tannimurippukulam, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. One soldier was also killed while another wounded during these co
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Two more militants were killed and six others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Nayaru, Alampil south, Tannimurippukulam, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. One soldier was also killed while another wounded during these confrontations. Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion at Andankulam.
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October - 15 
United Kingdom expressed its concern over the ongoing military efforts taken by Sri Lanka in the war against terrorism, according to Colombo Page. Assistant Secretary for International Development, Michael Foster addressing the British Parliament has
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United Kingdom expressed its concern over the ongoing military efforts taken by Sri Lanka in the war against terrorism, according to Colombo Page. Assistant Secretary for International Development, Michael Foster addressing the British Parliament has stated that almost 500,000 persons have been displaced due to the ongoing war in the Northern Province in Sri Lanka. However, Sri Lanka government sources rejecting Foster's allegations clarified that the ongoing war is against terrorism but not against the Tamils or any other minorities in Sri Lanka.
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October - 16 
A cache of arms and explosives, including one Japanese revolver, one AK magazine, 180 rounds of AK ammunition, 203 rounds of pistol ammunition, five mortor bombs, one RPG round, 19 Chinese grenades, five kilograms of explosive and other war like misc
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A cache of arms and explosives, including one Japanese revolver, one AK magazine, 180 rounds of AK ammunition, 203 rounds of pistol ammunition, five mortor bombs, one RPG round, 19 Chinese grenades, five kilograms of explosive and other war like miscellaneous stores, were recovered by security forces in the forest area of Darhal in the Rajouri district.
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October - 16 
A joint team of the Guwahati city police and the Army arrested four arms suppliers near Patharquarry village under Satgaon police station. Police also recovered a 7.65 Italian-made pistol, a magazine along with seven rounds of ammunition from their p
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A joint team of the Guwahati city police and the Army arrested four arms suppliers near Patharquarry village under Satgaon police station. Police also recovered a 7.65 Italian-made pistol, a magazine along with seven rounds of ammunition from their possession. The arrested persons were identified as Manoj Das, Gautam Owal, Sameer Daimary and Santosh Thapa.
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October - 16 
A KCP cadre, Nasir Ahmad, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles from Bashikhong on October 16.
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A KCP cadre, Nasir Ahmad, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles from Bashikhong on October 16.
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October - 16 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, 'sergent major' Honkin Mukan Chang, was arrested by a joint force of Nagaland Police and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) from Khermahal area on October 16. While two other militants m
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, 'sergent major' Honkin Mukan Chang, was arrested by a joint force of Nagaland Police and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) from Khermahal area on October 16. While two other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol along with five live rounds was recovered from Honkin.
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October - 16 
A trader identified as Prashantjit Dhar was abducted by five unidentified militants from his residence at Lhomithi colony in Dimapur on October 16. The abductors reportedly demanded a ransom of INR 20 million for his safe release.
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A trader identified as Prashantjit Dhar was abducted by five unidentified militants from his residence at Lhomithi colony in Dimapur on October 16. The abductors reportedly demanded a ransom of INR 20 million for his safe release.
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October - 16 
According to Sentinel, unidentified militants opened fired at the residence of M. Ranisana, chairperson of Imphal Municipal Council (CMC), on October 16-night.
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According to Sentinel, unidentified militants opened fired at the residence of M. Ranisana, chairperson of Imphal Municipal Council (CMC), on October 16-night.
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October - 16 
According to Telegraph, two suspected Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) militants were shot dead by the 4 Kumaon Regiment of the Army during an encounter at Krishnai in the Goalpara district on October 16. They were identified as Mofidur Rahman and Sa
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According to Telegraph, two suspected Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) militants were shot dead by the 4 Kumaon Regiment of the Army during an encounter at Krishnai in the Goalpara district on October 16. They were identified as Mofidur Rahman and Salam Ali. A 7.65mm pistol, 4rounds ammunition, one improvised explosive device (IED) weighing eight kilograms, detonators and a Chinese grenade were recovered from them.
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October - 16 
According to Telegraph, unidentified militants killed a civilian, identified as Ratul Das at Quarry Chowk under Mushalpur police station in the Baksa district on October 16-night.
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According to Telegraph, unidentified militants killed a civilian, identified as Ratul Das at Quarry Chowk under Mushalpur police station in the Baksa district on October 16-night.
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October - 16 
An IED was recovered by the Army personnel from a Dibrugarh bound Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Corporation bus coming to Khonsa near Nagahat at Jaipore in the Dibrugarh district, reports Assam Tribune. The IED was kept in a pressure cooker in an
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An IED was recovered by the Army personnel from a Dibrugarh bound Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Corporation bus coming to Khonsa near Nagahat at Jaipore in the Dibrugarh district, reports Assam Tribune. The IED was kept in a pressure cooker in an unattended bag under a seat. Four persons were arrested.
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October - 16 
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in a statement that the situation in Sri Lanka remained a matter of grave concern and that it was worried about the effect of the continuing conflict on civilians caught up in circumstances not of their
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External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in a statement that the situation in Sri Lanka remained a matter of grave concern and that it was worried about the effect of the continuing conflict on civilians caught up in circumstances not of their making, The Hindu reports. "It is essential that their rights be respected, that they be immune from attacks, and that food and other essential supplies be allowed to reach them," he added, saying, New Delhi had consistently made it clear that normality could not be brought about by military means or battlefield victories. He also emphasised that harassment and killing of Indian fishermen in neighbouring areas must stop forthwith and said the government would take steps to ensure this.
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October - 16 
Four cadres of the Noyon faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Ranjan Singh, Laishram Roji Devi, Moirangthem Premkumar Singh alias Nanao and Konjengbam Thoiba Singh, were arrested by the Thoubal district police comma
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Four cadres of the Noyon faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Ranjan Singh, Laishram Roji Devi, Moirangthem Premkumar Singh alias Nanao and Konjengbam Thoiba Singh, were arrested by the Thoubal district police commandos during a search operation at Wangjing village, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 16 
Indian Express reports that five persons, who were accused of being involved in the September 13-serial blasts in Delhi, were remanded to 12 more days of fresh custody by a Delhi court on October 16. They were identified as Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahm
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Indian Express reports that five persons, who were accused of being involved in the September 13-serial blasts in Delhi, were remanded to 12 more days of fresh custody by a Delhi court on October 16. They were identified as Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahmad, Mohammed Shakeel, Zia-ur-Rehman and Saquib Nissar. The Court sent them to police custody till October 27. "Investigating agency is required to collect evidence and find out truth of different dimension in the matter. Fair investigation is the mandate of law. Keeping in view the dynamics of the case and factual matrix, police custody remand is absolutely necessary," Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sanjeev Jain said.
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October - 16 
Kashmir Times reports that railway police recovered a live HE-36 grenade wrapped in a sleeping bag from the Railway Colony (West) in Jammu on October 16-morning.
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Kashmir Times reports that railway police recovered a live HE-36 grenade wrapped in a sleeping bag from the Railway Colony (West) in Jammu on October 16-morning.
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October - 16 
On October 16, the Crime Branch of Orissa Police confirmed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had killed Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Lakshmanananda Saraswati in the Kandhamal district on August 23 by involving some local arm
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On October 16, the Crime Branch of Orissa Police confirmed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had killed Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Lakshmanananda Saraswati in the Kandhamal district on August 23 by involving some local armed groups, reports The Hindu. According to the report, the decision to eliminate the VHP leader was taken by the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist about seven months ago, and a group of about six hardcore extremists killed the VHP leader at the Jalespata ashram (hermitage) in Kandhamal. The extremists who committed the crime were armed with automatic weapons, including AK-47 rifles, Police sources said. The local youths also took part in the crime and stood guard around the ashram when the Maoists executed their plan. The youths belonged to about four different groups from nearby villages. Three youths belonging to the local groups have been arrested so far. On October 16, they were produced before a court at Baliguda in Kandhamal. The court remanded them to judicial custody.
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October - 16 
Police arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as Rafique Bava and Fakeer Bava, in two separate search operations at Vittalmakki under Koppa taluk (revenue division) and Hakkalamane under N.R. Pura taluk in the Chikmagalur district on October 1
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Police arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as Rafique Bava and Fakeer Bava, in two separate search operations at Vittalmakki under Koppa taluk (revenue division) and Hakkalamane under N.R. Pura taluk in the Chikmagalur district on October 16, reports The Hindu. An air-rifle, a wooden bow, chemical laboratory equipment, automobile tool kit, carpenter tool kit, electrical tool kit, a synthetic camping tent, and several packets of gunpowder and chemicals were recovered from their possession. Their arrest was based on the confession of four Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres, arrested from the same area on October 3. Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) A.M. Prasad said there was growing evidence that the coastal region, particularly Mangalore city, is being used by the terrorists for supporting terror strikes.
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October - 16 
Rediff India reports that Union Government on October 16 said that military aid to Sri Lanka was not aimed at escalating the conflict in the island nation but part of India's strategic policy to remain a dominant power in the Indian Ocean region. "On
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Rediff India reports that Union Government on October 16 said that military aid to Sri Lanka was not aimed at escalating the conflict in the island nation but part of India's strategic policy to remain a dominant power in the Indian Ocean region. "One of the reasons we give aid and platform and radar and things like that is to make sure that we are the dominant powers in the Indian Ocean Region," Union Minister of State for Defence, M.M. Pallam Raju told reporters in Bengaluru. "And we will try to keep it that way (remain a dominant power in the region)", he said responding to questions on the governments' stand on the resolution adopted at an-all party meeting in Tamil Nadu on October 14 asking the Centre to stop military aid to Sri Lanka.
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October - 16 
Shillong Times reports that four Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Guwahati. They were identified as Hun Rongphar, Jiten Rongphar, Edwin Hanse and Sanjit
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Shillong Times reports that four Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Guwahati. They were identified as Hun Rongphar, Jiten Rongphar, Edwin Hanse and Sanjit Tokbi. The surrendered militants deposited three pistols and several magazines.
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October - 16 
Two suspected militants who were trying to escape were arrested by troops of the 32 Assam Rifles during a search operation in Lilong bazar area on October 16-morning. They were identified as Mohammed Shiekjiouddin and and Mohammed Amzet Ali. They wer
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Two suspected militants who were trying to escape were arrested by troops of the 32 Assam Rifles during a search operation in Lilong bazar area on October 16-morning. They were identified as Mohammed Shiekjiouddin and and Mohammed Amzet Ali. They were suspected to be drug suppliers.
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October - 16 
A missile attack reportedly by a drone on a car and residential compounds in the Sam area of South Waziristan in FATA killed two foreigners on October 16, reports Daily Times. According to local people, three missiles fired by the Predator drone at a
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A missile attack reportedly by a drone on a car and residential compounds in the Sam area of South Waziristan in FATA killed two foreigners on October 16, reports Daily Times. According to local people, three missiles fired by the Predator drone at around noon struck the car and three houses in the predominantly Mehsud area. The houses of tribesmen Ghazi, Sady Khan and Bashir were damaged. Witnesses said the unregistered car carrying Uzbek nationals appeared to be the main target of the attack. It was the first such attack on an area of the Mehsud tribe.
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October - 16 
A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle packed with explosives into the Mingora Police Station in Swat in the NWFP on October 16, killing four security personnel and destroying the building, police said, reports Daily Times. "It was a huge blast. Three [Fr
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A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle packed with explosives into the Mingora Police Station in Swat in the NWFP on October 16, killing four security personnel and destroying the building, police said, reports Daily Times. "It was a huge blast. Three [Frontier Constabulary troops] and one policeman were killed. The police station was destroyed," Mingora city police chief Dilawar Khan Bangash told AFP. He said the co-ordinated attack had begun soon after midnight, with militants and security forces trading fierce gunfire before the suicide bomber drove a 14-seat bus into the back of the police station’s grounds. The vehicle exploded as it came under fire, damaging scores of shops, a hotel, a school and many houses in Mingora. Nearby offices of newspapers and a TV channel were damaged in the earlier firing. Most of the 27 people injured were security forces and police, though two civilian bystanders were also injured.
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October - 16 
An NNI report said seven Afghan suspects were arrested in the agency during a search operation.
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An NNI report said seven Afghan suspects were arrested in the agency during a search operation.
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October - 16 
Daily Times reports that a suspected US drone fired two missiles on October 16 into South Waziristan, killing five people, including at least one foreigner, security officials said. "Two missiles were fired, completely destroying the house. Reports c
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Daily Times reports that a suspected US drone fired two missiles on October 16 into South Waziristan, killing five people, including at least one foreigner, security officials said. "Two missiles were fired, completely destroying the house. Reports confirm five dead," an unnamed security official told AFP. There was no immediate confirmation of the strike from the Pakistani military or from the US-led coalition in neighbouring Afghanistan. Two Pakistani intelligence officials told the Associated Press that reports from informants and field agents suggested that one foreign member of the Taliban died in the attack and that another foreigner was injured. Asked if any Al Qaeda leaders had been hit, the officials said that while Arabs had been living in the house, the identities of the victims were not yet clear. They said the Taliban had frequented the house in a remote, forested area, since its owner fled the tribal region last year. Another intelligence agency official told Reuters five militants had been killed. "Guests were staying there," said a second official. The term is commonly used to refer to foreign militants. Witnesses told NNI the area is controlled by Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud.
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October - 16 
Dawn News said the political administration banned government officials from entering the agency because of abduction threats.
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Dawn News said the political administration banned government officials from entering the agency because of abduction threats.
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October - 16 
Helicopter gun ships targeted suspected Taliban hideouts Bama Khela, Sum Butt and Bodigram areas in the Khwaza Khela tehsil (revenue division).
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Helicopter gun ships targeted suspected Taliban hideouts Bama Khela, Sum Butt and Bodigram areas in the Khwaza Khela tehsil (revenue division).
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October - 16 
In North Waziristan in FATA, unidentified assailants beheaded an Afghan refugee and his body was found on a road near Miranshah on October 16, reports Daily Times. A note pinned to the body signed ‘mujahideen’ alleged he was a United States spy.
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In North Waziristan in FATA, unidentified assailants beheaded an Afghan refugee and his body was found on a road near Miranshah on October 16, reports Daily Times. A note pinned to the body signed ‘mujahideen’ alleged he was a United States spy.
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October - 16 
Kohat police seized two suicide bombing jackets and arrested 18 Uzbek men separately on October 16, police said, according to Daily Times. A statement issued here said that bomb disposal squad seized the jackets from a vehicle they searched on the In
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Kohat police seized two suicide bombing jackets and arrested 18 Uzbek men separately on October 16, police said, according to Daily Times. A statement issued here said that bomb disposal squad seized the jackets from a vehicle they searched on the Indus Highway. The men were moving out of Darra Adam Khel area in NWFP in two vehicles when the police arrested them at a check post. "We arrested these foreign nationals who are of Uzbek origin and look like militants from their appearance," local police official Lal Farid Khan told AFP. Khan said police did not find any weapons on the men, who could only speak Persian. "The police is interrogating these people to know why they had gone to Darra Adam Khel and what was their next destination," he added.
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October - 16 
Peshawar police claimed to have arrested four associates of an arrested accused allegedly involved in blowing up several CD and music centres throughout the province, Online reported. Police said the men were arrested after the alleged mastermind of
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Peshawar police claimed to have arrested four associates of an arrested accused allegedly involved in blowing up several CD and music centres throughout the province, Online reported. Police said the men were arrested after the alleged mastermind of the bombings, Wakeel Khan, provided information about his aides.
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October - 16 
Prison guards seized grenades and handguns from Taliban militants after they revolted in the Timergara district jail in the Lower Dir of NWFP on October 16, reports Daily Times. Four policemen made hostage were rescued, said Lower Dir police chief Fi
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Prison guards seized grenades and handguns from Taliban militants after they revolted in the Timergara district jail in the Lower Dir of NWFP on October 16, reports Daily Times. Four policemen made hostage were rescued, said Lower Dir police chief Fida Hussain Shah, adding, that nine hand grenades, 37 pistols and 14 mobile phones were also seized. "Had we not opened fire they would have broken out," prison official Mumtaz Burney told AP, adding an investigation was under way to find out how the weapons were smuggled into the prison.
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October - 16 
Taliban militants on October 16 fired at a military helicopter in the Muhammad Gat area of Safi tehsil (revenue division) in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, but there were no casualties, Daily Times reported. The attack followed a gun battle in the Sagai
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Taliban militants on October 16 fired at a military helicopter in the Muhammad Gat area of Safi tehsil (revenue division) in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, but there were no casualties, Daily Times reported. The attack followed a gun battle in the Sagai area. The Taliban fled after troops stationed at the security forces base camp in Muhammad Gat retaliated.
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October - 16 
The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested two suspects and seized weapons from their possession from the Nasirabad area of Loralai district in Balochistan on October 16, ATF sources said, according to Daily Times. The suspects, identified as Khail Muha
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The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested two suspects and seized weapons from their possession from the Nasirabad area of Loralai district in Balochistan on October 16, ATF sources said, according to Daily Times. The suspects, identified as Khail Muhammad and Muhammad Khan, were arrested after an exchange of fire. Two handguns and 28 bullets were recovered from them.
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October - 16 
The insurgency based in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is intensifying, a soon-to-be completed US intelligence assessment says, according to Daily Times. A US official who participated in drafting the top-secret report told McC
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The insurgency based in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is intensifying, a soon-to-be completed US intelligence assessment says, according to Daily Times. A US official who participated in drafting the top-secret report told McClatchy it portrays the situation in Pakistan as ‘very bad’. Another official called the draft ‘very bleak’, and said it describes Pakistan as being ‘on the edge’. The first official summarised the estimate's conclusions about the state of Pakistan as: "no money, no energy, no government". The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Pakistan says the Pakistani military is reluctant to launch an all-out campaign against the Taliban in part because of popular opposition to continuing the co-operation with the US. The aim of the assessment — seven years after the US sent troops into Afghanistan — is to determine whether a US presence in the region can be effective and if so, what should the US strategy be. About the only good news in the Pakistan NIE is that it is ‘relatively sanguine' about the prospects of a Pakistani nuclear weapon, materials or knowledge falling into the hands of the Taliban, said one official. However, the draft NIE paints a grim picture of the situation in Pakistan. Anti-US and anti-government sentiments have grown recently, stoked by stepped-up cross-border US missile strikes and at least one commando raid on suspected Taliban targets in FATA that reportedly have resulted in civilian deaths.
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October - 16 
The security forces (SFs) on October 16 killed seven militants in the daylong shelling by artillery and gunship helicopters in different parts of the Bajaur Agency in FATA, according to The News. Local sources said that the SFs pounded suspected hide
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The security forces (SFs) on October 16 killed seven militants in the daylong shelling by artillery and gunship helicopters in different parts of the Bajaur Agency in FATA, according to The News. Local sources said that the SFs pounded suspected hideouts of militants in the Charmang, Barbra and Chenar areas of the Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) throughout the day, killing seven of them. Several other militants were injured and their hideouts destroyed in the attacks, the sources added.
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October - 16 
Unidentified assailants fired nine rockets at a Frontier Reserve Police check post on Bara Bridge in the Bannu district in NWFP early on October 16, Daily Times reported. No casualty was reported. Police said two of the rockets hit the bridge on Mira
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Unidentified assailants fired nine rockets at a Frontier Reserve Police check post on Bara Bridge in the Bannu district in NWFP early on October 16, Daily Times reported. No casualty was reported. Police said two of the rockets hit the bridge on Miranshah Road in Bakakhel area, slightly damaging it. The police cordoned off the area after the incident and started investigation.
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October - 16 
Volunteers of the tribal lashkar (militia) and officials of the political administration set ablaze three houses of local commanders of militants in the Tauheedabad area, 10-kilometres from Khar. In retaliation, around 20 armed militants destroyed th
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Volunteers of the tribal lashkar (militia) and officials of the political administration set ablaze three houses of local commanders of militants in the Tauheedabad area, 10-kilometres from Khar. In retaliation, around 20 armed militants destroyed the houses of two tribesmen in the Inayat Kellay area. The sources said owners of the houses were brothers and were serving in the Bajaur Levies Force.
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October - 16 
Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma said on October 16 that five of the seven armed outfits agitating in the Terai region have responded to the Government's invitation for talks.
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Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma said on October 16 that five of the seven armed outfits agitating in the Terai region have responded to the Government's invitation for talks.
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October - 16 
Nepal News reports that Prime Minister Prachanda said that he was not thinking about integrating all the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the national army. "I have not talked about merger. But I have also not said that there wil
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Nepal News reports that Prime Minister Prachanda said that he was not thinking about integrating all the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the national army. "I have not talked about merger. But I have also not said that there will not be any army integration," he said dismissing a statement made by Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav that he did not want army integration at all.
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October - 16 
On October 16, Jwala Singh, chairman of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), welcomed the Government's call for dialogue adding that four "simple conditions" must be met before the armed outfit comes into negotiatio
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On October 16, Jwala Singh, chairman of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), welcomed the Government's call for dialogue adding that four "simple conditions" must be met before the armed outfit comes into negotiation table. The conditions included releasing the arrested JTTM cadres and scrapping the false charges filed against the JTMM-J, announcement of cease fire, proper security arrangements for its talks team and deputing the security personnel stationed at rural Village Development Committees to the district headquarters.
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October - 16 
The Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin on October 16 asked the Government to form a special committee to rehabilitate Maoist combatants soon.
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The Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin on October 16 asked the Government to form a special committee to rehabilitate Maoist combatants soon.
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October - 16 
Daily Star reports that a regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) was killed on October 16 in a shootout between police and GMF cadres at Alampur village in the Kushtia district. The killed extremist was identified as Abul Kasem alias Saddam (42
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Daily Star reports that a regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) was killed on October 16 in a shootout between police and GMF cadres at Alampur village in the Kushtia district. The killed extremist was identified as Abul Kasem alias Saddam (42) of Alampur village. Police sources said that the raid occurred when the GMF cadres were holding a secret meeting at the Satmile area at Alampur. A pistol, a shutter gun and four rounds of bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Kasem was accused in a number of cases including six on charges of murder, police said.
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October - 16 
Daily Star reports that four arrested cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) told police during interrogation on October 16 night that they had a plan to free Mufti Abdul Hannan, the operations commander of the outfit from custod
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Daily Star reports that four arrested cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) told police during interrogation on October 16 night that they had a plan to free Mufti Abdul Hannan, the operations commander of the outfit from custody by launching simultaneous bomb and armed attacks. Police sources said that the arrested HuJI-B cadres had come to Khulna on instructions of Shabuj, the second-in-command of HuJI-B who is now in jail. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel had arrested the HuJI-B cadres, Mizanur Rahman Tushar, Omar Faruque, Mujahidul Islam and Yusuf Al Helal at Khalishpur on October 14.
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October - 16 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on October 16 arrested three people at Bakher Ali village under Sadar sub-district in Chapainawabganj district. Subsequent to their interrogation, the RAB team recovered 19 bombs and bomb-making materials from n
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on October 16 arrested three people at Bakher Ali village under Sadar sub-district in Chapainawabganj district. Subsequent to their interrogation, the RAB team recovered 19 bombs and bomb-making materials from neighbouring Moharajnagar village, reports Daily Star. The arrested have been identified as Mohsin (38), Saiful Islam (35), and Moidul Islam (38) of Bakher Ali village.
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October - 16 
50 World Food Programme Lorries carrying essential food items, medicine and other dry rations for Wanni civilians were forced to return to Vavuniya due to LTTE artillery fire and claymore mine attacks. "The Tiger cadres fired indiscriminately at the
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50 World Food Programme Lorries carrying essential food items, medicine and other dry rations for Wanni civilians were forced to return to Vavuniya due to LTTE artillery fire and claymore mine attacks. "The Tiger cadres fired indiscriminately at the food convoy for the IDPs," Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. He said 18 other food Lorries will be sent to civilians living in Internally Displaced Person centres in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts. "Five of the 18 vehicles will be distributing essential food items coordinating with relevant authorities in the Mullaitivu district while the remainder will be distributed in the Kilinochchi district," he added.
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October - 16 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a storage facility of the LTTE, about 3 km southwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district, SLA reports. Similarly, the jets shelled an LTTE command centre, about 4-km south of Muhamalai in t
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a storage facility of the LTTE, about 3 km southwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district, SLA reports. Similarly, the jets shelled an LTTE command centre, about 4-km south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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October - 16 
One Policeman, identified as Jayaweera, was killed by a militant of the ‘pistol gang’ of the LTTE at the Chenkaladi Police Post in the same district on October 16, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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One Policeman, identified as Jayaweera, was killed by a militant of the ‘pistol gang’ of the LTTE at the Chenkaladi Police Post in the same district on October 16, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 16 
Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dea
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Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dead bodies were discovered in a special search operation conducted on information given by the people in the area.
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October - 16 
Sri Lanka Army said that 95 percent of the civilians in the LTTE controlled areas in Kilinochchi district have moved out to safe areas, according to Daily News. Military Spokesman, Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, told media that with civilians moving ou
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Sri Lanka Army said that 95 percent of the civilians in the LTTE controlled areas in Kilinochchi district have moved out to safe areas, according to Daily News. Military Spokesman, Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, told media that with civilians moving out from the district the fight against terrorism will be much easier. "The remaining civilians are the crowd held by the terrorists and used as a human shield when fighting against the Government forces. However, despite the increasing threats from the terrorists the civilians are still surrendering and coming into liberated areas which are controlled by the Government and the Military. Vishvamadu and Oddusudan are demarcated for civilians to come," Brigadier Nanayakkara explained.
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October - 16 
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has urged the UN to consider listing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an "international terrorist group", according to The Hindu. Bogollagama, who is on a visit to Australia, called on the
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Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has urged the UN to consider listing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an "international terrorist group", according to The Hindu. Bogollagama, who is on a visit to Australia, called on the UN Working Group under the Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee to list the LTTE as an international terrorist group, while addressing the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. "I strongly believe that the LTTE, which has earned international notoriety and opprobrium for its countless cold-blooded and savage acts of terrorism, targeting not only high-profile politicians and military personnel, but ordinary civilians, designed to cause maximum casualties and property destruction, is a prime candidate for consideration by the Working Group for listing as an international terrorist group," he said. He also urged the international community to pursue the LTTE’s front organisations that raise funds for the LTTE’s war chest. A Foreign Ministry statement said that Bogollagama stressed that the onus is on the international community to support Sri Lanka, by taking tangible steps to eradicate terrorism.
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October - 16 
Sri Lankan Minister for Media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the Government was positive that India would not intervene and stop the ongoing military operations against LTTE terrorism in the northern part of the island nation. He said he was "confide
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Sri Lankan Minister for Media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the Government was positive that India would not intervene and stop the ongoing military operations against LTTE terrorism in the northern part of the island nation. He said he was "confident" New Delhi would not agree to Tamil Nadu’s (Southern Indian State) demand to interfere in the fight against the LTTE because India stood for the elimination of terrorism.
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October - 16 
The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killing an unspecified number of militants, including two leaders identified as Kanyan and Isaiman. Though exact details of LTTE casualties are yet to
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The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killing an unspecified number of militants, including two leaders identified as Kanyan and Isaiman. Though exact details of LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained, the outfit’s communication intercepted revealed more than 40 militants were wounded. Three soldiers were also killed while nine others sustained injuries in LTTE fire.
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October - 16 
The SFs claimed to have killed a large number of militants during clashes at Ponnar and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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The SFs claimed to have killed a large number of militants during clashes at Ponnar and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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October - 16 
The SFs confronted groups of LTTE militants and neutralised one bunker in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil, Vannavikulam and Nachchakuda areas of Kilinochchi district. Two bunkers were also captured by the troops in the Kokavil area.
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The SFs confronted groups of LTTE militants and neutralised one bunker in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil, Vannavikulam and Nachchakuda areas of Kilinochchi district. Two bunkers were also captured by the troops in the Kokavil area.
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October - 16 
The Sri Lankan Government on October 16 said that it would continue its military operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), because these were against terrorists and not the Tamil people as such, according to Daily News. "From th
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The Sri Lankan Government on October 16 said that it would continue its military operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), because these were against terrorists and not the Tamil people as such, according to Daily News. "From the very inception, we have been very clear that the military operations in the North and East have to be against the terrorists and not directed against the Tamil people," Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona told Express. "Every effort is being made to see that the on-going military operations do not result in the killing of ordinary civilians," he said. Trashing the propaganda that the Tamils of Sri Lanka were unsafe amidst the majority Sinhalese, Kohona said: "Admittedly there are about 200,000 civilians in the Wanni who are trapped. But it should be noted that an overwhelming majority of Tamils of Sri Lanka are living safely in the rest of the island."
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October - 16 
Troops after few days of gun battle captured Maniarkulam intersection, about 13.5-km northeast of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi district on October 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Though ground troops confirmed that a number of Liberation Tigers
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Troops after few days of gun battle captured Maniarkulam intersection, about 13.5-km northeast of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi district on October 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Though ground troops confirmed that a number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and many others injured, troops have so far recovered the dead bodies of six LTTE militants, including three decomposed ones. Search and clear operations in the area are continuing.
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October - 17 
A combined security forces of Imphal West district police commandos and personnel of 32 Assam Rifles shot dead a suspected militant and arrested an accomplice after a brief encounter at Mayang Imphal Bangoon Makha Leikai under Mayang Imphal police st
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A combined security forces of Imphal West district police commandos and personnel of 32 Assam Rifles shot dead a suspected militant and arrested an accomplice after a brief encounter at Mayang Imphal Bangoon Makha Leikai under Mayang Imphal police station on October 17-midnight, reports Imphal Free Press. A country made carbine with magazine containing eight rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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October - 17 
A separate incident in the Chatra district, on October 17 a CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in a gunfight between the outfit and cadres of its breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) near Baruda village.
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A separate incident in the Chatra district, on October 17 a CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in a gunfight between the outfit and cadres of its breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) near Baruda village.
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October - 17 
According to Tripurainfo, a joint team of Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Tripura Police arrested a key suspect of October 1 Agartala blast, identified as Kumariya Debbarma, from Duski area under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura
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According to Tripurainfo, a joint team of Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Tripura Police arrested a key suspect of October 1 Agartala blast, identified as Kumariya Debbarma, from Duski area under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district on October 17. Kumariya was operating under Sachindra Debbrma, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant and the keyman of Agartala serial blast. Kumariya was reportedly asked to trigger the blast at Motorstand area in Agartala.
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October - 17 
An unidentified militant was killed by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) during an encounter at Shumriyal in the Sogam area of Kupwara district on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An unidentified militant was killed by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) during an encounter at Shumriyal in the Sogam area of Kupwara district on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 17 
Army personnel of Bihar regiment at Lilabari arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Subham Basumatary, from Banderdewa area under Laluk police station of Lakhimpur district, along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Five ca
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Army personnel of Bihar regiment at Lilabari arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Subham Basumatary, from Banderdewa area under Laluk police station of Lakhimpur district, along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Five cartridges and a 9mm pistol were recovered from his possession.
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October - 17 
Police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Dipen Barhoi, on charges of extortion at Mariani in the Jorhat district on October 17, reports Sentinel.
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Police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Dipen Barhoi, on charges of extortion at Mariani in the Jorhat district on October 17, reports Sentinel.
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October - 17 
Police on October 17 recovered explosives, a camera, CDs and incriminating documents, including demand notes, belonging to Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) from a rented house at Chinengree village near Shahlang in the West Khasi Hills distric
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Police on October 17 recovered explosives, a camera, CDs and incriminating documents, including demand notes, belonging to Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) from a rented house at Chinengree village near Shahlang in the West Khasi Hills district, according to Shillong Times. The documents recovered from the house indicated that money was extorted by the outfit from various parts of the district. The ANVC cadres, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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October - 17 
Security forces on October 17 claimed to have finally cleared Dingpi — a 600 square kilometers area along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur — of militants’ presence after more than a decade, reports Telegraph. Troops moved into the area into the So
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Security forces on October 17 claimed to have finally cleared Dingpi — a 600 square kilometers area along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur — of militants’ presence after more than a decade, reports Telegraph. Troops moved into the area into the Somtal region of Dingpi in December 2007 to drive out the militants. “Our troops have finally taken full control of the whole area,” commander of the 32 Sector Assam Rifles, Brig. Balbir Singh, said. He added, “The entire Dingpi area was a stronghold of the militants for over a decade. But now we have been able to take full control of it. Life is slowly limping back to normal at the tribal belt.”
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October - 17 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, Amuhato and Kevi Koza, were arrested by a joint force of Nagaland Police and the India Reserve Battalion during a search operation at Kohima town on October 17. Two.32 pistols and 3
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, Amuhato and Kevi Koza, were arrested by a joint force of Nagaland Police and the India Reserve Battalion during a search operation at Kohima town on October 17. Two.32 pistols and 35 live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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October - 17 
At least 60 Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombarded a Taliban training camp and suspected hideouts in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in NWFP on October 17, security officials said, according to Daily Times. “Se
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At least 60 Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombarded a Taliban training camp and suspected hideouts in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in NWFP on October 17, security officials said, according to Daily Times. “Security forces destroyed a training camp and hideouts of the Taliban in Peochar in Swat valley, killing 60 of them and injuring scores of others,” an unnamed senior security official told AFP. Another security official said fighter jets bombed a huge training camp and cave hideouts of the Taliban deep in the mountains, inflicting heavy casualties, adding, sources from the area confirmed that 60 Taliban militants were killed in the air strike and the number could increase once bodies were retrieved from the caves and other targeted areas.
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October - 17 
Daily Times reports the security forces launched an offensive against the Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 17, killing 12 militants. Backed by helicopter gun ships, artillery and jet fighters, the troops launched the operatio
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Daily Times reports the security forces launched an offensive against the Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 17, killing 12 militants. Backed by helicopter gun ships, artillery and jet fighters, the troops launched the operation in the Loyesam area, an unnamed paramilitary official said.
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October - 17 
Nepal News reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam said that Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Prachanda had asked him to uphold rule of law and to take action against erring Young Communist League (YCL) cadres.
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Nepal News reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam said that Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Prachanda had asked him to uphold rule of law and to take action against erring Young Communist League (YCL) cadres.
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October - 17 
Prachanda on October 17 said that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and the CPN-Unity Centre Masal would be unified after three weeks, reports Kantipuronline.
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Prachanda on October 17 said that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and the CPN-Unity Centre Masal would be unified after three weeks, reports Kantipuronline.
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October - 17 
The Himalayan Times reports that Minister for Local Development Ram Chandra Jha assured on October 17 that the three member talks team formed recently by the government would ensure the safety of the representatives of the Terai based armed outfits,
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The Himalayan Times reports that Minister for Local Development Ram Chandra Jha assured on October 17 that the three member talks team formed recently by the government would ensure the safety of the representatives of the Terai based armed outfits, which are expected to take part in negotiation with the government soon. The participants' safety was one of the pre-conditions by many of the outfits for the negotiation. Meanwhile, the Kirant Workers Party, which has been waging secessionist activities in the eastern hill districts, has also been invited for talks.
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October - 17 
'Murgi' Masud alias Akash, a cadre of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed at Pabnapara under Taherpur Municipality of Bagmara sub-district in Rajshahi. Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) had arrested M
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'Murgi' Masud alias Akash, a cadre of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed at Pabnapara under Taherpur Municipality of Bagmara sub-district in Rajshahi. Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) had arrested Masud on October 15 and handed him over to the police on the next day. Police had taken Masud to Pabnapara to arrest his accomplices and recover the hidden firearms where they were fired upon by the PBCP cadres. Masud was shot during the encounter. Masud was convicted in two murder cases and was awarded life term in absentia, police sources said. Police recovered a pistol, two knives, two machetes and some drugs from the spot.
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October - 17 
Nobin Hossain, a regional leader of Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) was killed at Alampur village in Sadar upazilla of Kushtia district on October 17 during a raid carried out by the Police, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the raid followed an inp
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Nobin Hossain, a regional leader of Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) was killed at Alampur village in Sadar upazilla of Kushtia district on October 17 during a raid carried out by the Police, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the raid followed an input that the GMF cadres are holding a meeting at the place. Nobin was killed while his colleagues managed to escape. Nobin was wanted in three murder cases filed with Kushtia Sadar Police Station. Police recovered a shutter gun and four bullets from the spot.
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October - 17 
Another LTTE bunker was destroyed in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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Another LTTE bunker was destroyed in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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October - 17 
Colombo Page reports that two factions of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) clashed over the party's printing press as the party leader in the Batticaloa town. According to the police, Karuna faction of the TMVP raided the printing offic
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Colombo Page reports that two factions of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) clashed over the party's printing press as the party leader in the Batticaloa town. According to the police, Karuna faction of the TMVP raided the printing office run by the Pillayan faction and took the control of the office called "Thenagama" and detained 13 members of the Pillayan group. However, no one was reported injured in the incident.
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October - 17 
The Army Task Force 1 captured an area, 7-km north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district, along the Mannar-Pooneryn A32 road in the Mullaitivu district on October 17-morning, Daily News reports. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara sai
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The Army Task Force 1 captured an area, 7-km north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district, along the Mannar-Pooneryn A32 road in the Mullaitivu district on October 17-morning, Daily News reports. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, “Troops captured an area 7km north of Nachchakuda along A32 road.”
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October - 17 
The security forces (SFs) destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district. One more bunker and a camp in the Vedamakilam area was neutralised by the troops. Further, troops captured two bunkers in the Andankulam area and recovere
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The security forces (SFs) destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district. One more bunker and a camp in the Vedamakilam area was neutralised by the troops. Further, troops captured two bunkers in the Andankulam area and recovered 82 anti-personnel mines, three improvised explosive devices, 500 T-56 rounds of ammunition, 100 multi purpose machine gun ammunition, one hand grenade and fifteen 1.5 V batteries.
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October - 17 
The SFs recovered two claymore mines of 7.5-kg each, 551 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 18 hand grenades, one 5-m long detonator code, seven field dressings, packets of dry ration, fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two LTTE uniforms, me
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The SFs recovered two claymore mines of 7.5-kg each, 551 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 18 hand grenades, one 5-m long detonator code, seven field dressings, packets of dry ration, fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two LTTE uniforms, medical equipments, four packs, two detonators and one Icom radio set from the Madhu, Karanvilathivu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district.
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October - 17 
Troops attacked some LTTE bunkers in the Ponnar area, ahead of the Forward Defence Lines, in the Jaffna district and claimed to have killed an unspecified number of militants.
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Troops attacked some LTTE bunkers in the Ponnar area, ahead of the Forward Defence Lines, in the Jaffna district and claimed to have killed an unspecified number of militants.
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October - 17 
Troops clashed with groups of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Nedunkandal, areas around Akkarayankulam, Pillawarayankadu and Vannerikuma areas of Kilinochchi district on October 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead b
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Troops clashed with groups of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Nedunkandal, areas around Akkarayankulam, Pillawarayankadu and Vannerikuma areas of Kilinochchi district on October 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies if two militants along with five T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one Icom radio set from these areas. One soldier was killed in LTTE mortar fire in the Vannerikuma area while four others wounded in confrontations and explosions of anti-personnel mines (APM) in other areas.
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October - 18 
Another incident, about 20 suspected Maoists set afire the house of a local Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and assaulted 12 civilians in the Latehar district on October 18 night. RJD leader Suresh Yadav, and his family members were not present in
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Another incident, about 20 suspected Maoists set afire the house of a local Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and assaulted 12 civilians in the Latehar district on October 18 night. RJD leader Suresh Yadav, and his family members were not present in the house during the raid. Maoists also set a four-wheeler on fire before retreating.
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October - 18 
Army and police arrested an over ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mohd Farid, from Kalakot tehsil (revenue division) in the Rajouri district.
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Army and police arrested an over ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mohd Farid, from Kalakot tehsil (revenue division) in the Rajouri district.
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October - 18 
Army on October 18 recovered six kilograms of explosives, three detonators and miscellaneous stores during a search operation in the Reasi district.
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Army on October 18 recovered six kilograms of explosives, three detonators and miscellaneous stores during a search operation in the Reasi district.
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October - 18 
Army on October 18 shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants during an encounter at forward Kas Kancha area in the Keri sector of Rajouri district, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army Major was also injured in the encounter, which started when a
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Army on October 18 shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants during an encounter at forward Kas Kancha area in the Keri sector of Rajouri district, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army Major was also injured in the encounter, which started when around eight militants were trying to infiltrate along the Line of Control (LoC). Miltants reportedly opened fire and lobbed grenades on troops who retaliated. Three AK rifles, three magazines, 74 rounds, one radio set, two mobile phones, letter heads of HM outfit and some eatables were recovered from the encounter site. This was sixth infiltration attempt in last eight days from twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
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October - 18 
In the State, a 15 year old United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as No. 20515 M. Salaodin alias Azad alias Boboy, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Kakching Lamkhai on October 18, reports Imp
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In the State, a 15 year old United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as No. 20515 M. Salaodin alias Azad alias Boboy, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Kakching Lamkhai on October 18, reports Imphal Free Press. Five live rounds of AK-47/56 were recovered from his possession.
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October - 18 
On October 18, a para-military trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and two more were injured in an exchange of fire between the CRPF personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jharkhand's Chatra
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On October 18, a para-military trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and two more were injured in an exchange of fire between the CRPF personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jharkhand's Chatra district, reports IANS. The incident took place when a vehicle carrying the CRPF personnel on a Long Range Patrol (LRP) near Bora Sarif village was ambushed by the Maoists. The exchange of fire between the CRPF personnel and the Maoists lasted for over two hours.
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October - 18 
Sentinel quoting unspecified intelligence sources on October 18 reports that the ULFA is recruiting new cadres under the ‘supervision’ of the self-styled ‘commander’ of the ‘28th Battalion’, Bijoy Chinese, and ‘Lieutenant’ Antu Saudang, in the Siva
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Sentinel quoting unspecified intelligence sources on October 18 reports that the ULFA is recruiting new cadres under the ‘supervision’ of the self-styled ‘commander’ of the ‘28th Battalion’, Bijoy Chinese, and ‘Lieutenant’ Antu Saudang, in the Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts. The report added that the new recruits are being sent to Myanmar for training under the ‘guidance’ of ULFA senior cadre Jiban Moran. As a result of this recruitment drive, the number of trainees at Myanmar camp since the announcement of ceasefire by two companies of the 28th battalion of ULFA has reportedly increased to 130 cadres, who are being trained by Jiban Moran. Intelligence sources further claimed that more than 40 new recruits from Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts were sent to Myanmar camp for training.
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October - 18 
13 Taliban militants were killed in attacks by the security forces (SFs) on Taliban positions in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 18, according to Daily Times. The SFs continued targeting Taliban posts with heavy artillery and fighter jets in the
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13 Taliban militants were killed in attacks by the security forces (SFs) on Taliban positions in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 18, according to Daily Times. The SFs continued targeting Taliban posts with heavy artillery and fighter jets in the Zor Bandar, Loyesam, Charmang, Kohi and Babara areas of the agency, killing 13 and destroying several Taliban hideouts.
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October - 18 
The SFs reportedly completed preparations for a massive operation against Taliban in the Charmang and Mamoond areas. The troops have also started advancing towards the Loyesam, Zor Bandar and Tangi areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur.
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The SFs reportedly completed preparations for a massive operation against Taliban in the Charmang and Mamoond areas. The troops have also started advancing towards the Loyesam, Zor Bandar and Tangi areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur.
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October - 18 
A day after the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) revealed it was considering a name change, another communist party, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), has said it is also in the process of changing its name,
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A day after the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) revealed it was considering a name change, another communist party, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), has said it is also in the process of changing its name, according to The Hindu. “We are thinking of retaining our original name,” said CPN-UML general secretary Jhalanath Khanal on October 18. “We could just be called the Communist Party of Nepal,” he said.
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October - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a man at Dhakdehi in the Rupandehi district on October 18-night, reports Kantipuronline.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a man at Dhakdehi in the Rupandehi district on October 18-night, reports Kantipuronline.
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October - 18 
An LTTE armour-plated tractor carrying armed cadres was attacked by the troops in the area south of Pannichchankulam in the Mullaitivu district. An unspecified number of militants were killed in the incident.
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An LTTE armour-plated tractor carrying armed cadres was attacked by the troops in the area south of Pannichchankulam in the Mullaitivu district. An unspecified number of militants were killed in the incident.
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October - 18 
Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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October - 18 
On October 18, intense fighting between erupted between the troops and the militants, resisting the advance of the troops north of Nachchakuda and west of Akkarayankulam, in the Kilinochchi district. The details of the fighting are yet to be ascertai
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On October 18, intense fighting between erupted between the troops and the militants, resisting the advance of the troops north of Nachchakuda and west of Akkarayankulam, in the Kilinochchi district. The details of the fighting are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 18 
One soldier sustained injuries when an LTTE militant fired towards the troops in the Block 2 area of Yala in the Hambantota district.
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One soldier sustained injuries when an LTTE militant fired towards the troops in the Block 2 area of Yala in the Hambantota district.
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October - 18 
The LTTE militants opened fire towards soldiers on duty at Block 2 in the Yala area of Hambantota district injuring a soldier who died later. Troops opened retaliatory fire and repulsed the attack.
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The LTTE militants opened fire towards soldiers on duty at Block 2 in the Yala area of Hambantota district injuring a soldier who died later. Troops opened retaliatory fire and repulsed the attack.
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October - 18 
The MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE camp, about 1.5-km north of Akkarayankulam tank in the Kilinochchi district.
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The MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE camp, about 1.5-km north of Akkarayankulam tank in the Kilinochchi district.
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October - 18 
The troops captured three trenches of the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killing an unspecified number of militants. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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The troops captured three trenches of the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district killing an unspecified number of militants. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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October - 18 
Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Saliyawewa area of Puttalam district.
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Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Saliyawewa area of Puttalam district.
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October - 19 
A grenade was exploded by suspected militants in front of the Manipur Chief Minister’s bungalow damaging a vehicle in capital Imphal on October 19-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Police suspected the attack was carried out targeting a trader, Kul
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A grenade was exploded by suspected militants in front of the Manipur Chief Minister’s bungalow damaging a vehicle in capital Imphal on October 19-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Police suspected the attack was carried out targeting a trader, Kulwant Cheema, who was traveling in a vehicle with a companion to attend a dinner hosted at the 1st MR banquet hall in connection with the Manipur Police Raising Day.
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October - 19 
A person, identified as Mohammed Ipham Sanathoi alias Lion, who used to negotiate with the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on their monetary demands in the guise of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre was captured and later p
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A person, identified as Mohammed Ipham Sanathoi alias Lion, who used to negotiate with the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on their monetary demands in the guise of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre was captured and later paraded before the media persons by the PREPAK militants at an unspecified place in the Bishnupur district on October 19, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 19 
A top woman militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Halima Begum of Anantnag and her brother, Mohd Ashraf, were arrested along with a pistol, AK rounds and explosive devices by Police on October 19 at Kud in the Udhampur district, reports Daily Excels
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A top woman militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Halima Begum of Anantnag and her brother, Mohd Ashraf, were arrested along with a pistol, AK rounds and explosive devices by Police on October 19 at Kud in the Udhampur district, reports Daily Excelsior. Both have a record of deep involvement in militancy, and had a plan to assist a top Pakistani militant there.
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October - 19 
According to Telegraph, the dead body of a trader, Prasenjit Dhar, was recovered from Bor Lengri in the Karbi Anglong district on October 19. He was reportedly abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Dimapur in Nagaland on October 17.
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According to Telegraph, the dead body of a trader, Prasenjit Dhar, was recovered from Bor Lengri in the Karbi Anglong district on October 19. He was reportedly abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Dimapur in Nagaland on October 17.
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October - 19 
Army neutralized another militant hideout in the Pamrote area of Surankote tehsil in the Poonch district.
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Army neutralized another militant hideout in the Pamrote area of Surankote tehsil in the Poonch district.
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October - 19 
Army neutralized two LeT hideouts and arrested one militant at Sinkan in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district, reports The Hindu. Two pistols, two UBGLs, three magazines, 250 rounds of AK rifle and one ikom wireless set were recov
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Army neutralized two LeT hideouts and arrested one militant at Sinkan in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district, reports The Hindu. Two pistols, two UBGLs, three magazines, 250 rounds of AK rifle and one ikom wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 19 
Guwahati city police arrested eight unidentified militants from various places across the city in connection with the abduction of the Sarawgi brothers a few days back from Kamakhya area under Jalukbari police station, reports Assam Tribune. Police r
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Guwahati city police arrested eight unidentified militants from various places across the city in connection with the abduction of the Sarawgi brothers a few days back from Kamakhya area under Jalukbari police station, reports Assam Tribune. Police recovered two four-wheelers and five bullets of 9-mm pistol from their possession.
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October - 19 
In the same district, Police arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, identified as Kargo Singha, from Arleng village under Howraghat police station.
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In the same district, Police arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, identified as Kargo Singha, from Arleng village under Howraghat police station.
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October - 19 
On October 19, a former Army officer who had been recruited into the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), created to tackle left-wing extremists was killed in an encounter with the extremists near Jhatpahri village under the Dumaria police station area in
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On October 19, a former Army officer who had been recruited into the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), created to tackle left-wing extremists was killed in an encounter with the extremists near Jhatpahri village under the Dumaria police station area in Gaya district, reports Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mallar Vizhi said that the encounter took place after a combined team of SAP, Special Task Force (STF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the district Police and the Bihar Military Police (BMP) raided a hideout of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on information of a meeting of the sub-zonal committee of the outfit. Three country-made revolvers were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 19 
The dead body of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘corporal’ Khriebu Pochury, was recovered from an unspecified place in Kohima on October 19, according to Nagaland Post. Khriebu was reportedly abduc
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The dead body of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘corporal’ Khriebu Pochury, was recovered from an unspecified place in Kohima on October 19, according to Nagaland Post. Khriebu was reportedly abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants from Electrical colony in Kohima and was later shot dead. Meanwhile, the NSCN-K said that the NSCN-IM on October 17 were also trying to abduct Vikuto Rengma, ‘chairman’ of Rengma region of the NSCN-K at taxi stand in Kohima, but their abduction attempt was foiled by the intervention of India Reserve Battalion personnel.
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October - 19 
The Dimapur district police on October 19 arrested two cadres, including one each from the NSCN-K and NNC for illegal possession of arms at Khermahal junction. They were identified as ‘pvt’ Longshe Khemunger of the NSCN-K and ‘corporal’ Songyei Khemu
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The Dimapur district police on October 19 arrested two cadres, including one each from the NSCN-K and NNC for illegal possession of arms at Khermahal junction. They were identified as ‘pvt’ Longshe Khemunger of the NSCN-K and ‘corporal’ Songyei Khemunger of the NNC. Police recovered a 9-mm country made pistol from their possession. Police said the duo was sent from Tuensang for a mission in Dimapur.
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October - 19 
The Kuki Liberation Army-Unification (KLA-U) asked all the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) factions which had already merged with other groups, such as Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF), to come back to the KLA-U in the in
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The Kuki Liberation Army-Unification (KLA-U) asked all the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) factions which had already merged with other groups, such as Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF), to come back to the KLA-U in the interest of the Kuki people, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 19 
The PREPAK claimed responsibility for the October 19 grenade explosion in front of the Manipur Chief Minister’s bungalow damaging a vehicle in the same capital Imphal. A statement issued by the outfit’s department of publicity and propaganda in-charg
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The PREPAK claimed responsibility for the October 19 grenade explosion in front of the Manipur Chief Minister’s bungalow damaging a vehicle in the same capital Imphal. A statement issued by the outfit’s department of publicity and propaganda in-charge Aheiba Angom said that the explosion was carried out to show the strike capacity of the outfit and should serve as a warning to the Chief Minister.
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October - 19 
The Press Trust of India quoting figures compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reports that there are as many as 115000 vacant posts in State Police forces across the country. Terrorism and left-wing extremism affected States such as G
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The Press Trust of India quoting figures compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reports that there are as many as 115000 vacant posts in State Police forces across the country. Terrorism and left-wing extremism affected States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have vacant posts ranging from 4,400 to 13,000 in the grade of Constables, Sub-Inspectors (SIs) and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). On an average 24.15 per cent posts of DSPs, 20.76 per cent posts of SIs and 10.87 per cent posts of constables are lying vacant across the country. The MHA says in Gujarat, which witnessed a series of bomb blasts recently, has a total sanctioned strength of 43,554 police personnel. But out of this, 8,549 posts, including 7,418 posts of constables, are lying vacant. Karnataka, another state which witnessed terror attacks has a sanctioned strength of 59,442 personnel in its police force. But 9,429 posts, including of 8,235 constables and 72 DSPs, are lying vacant here.
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October - 19 
Two pressure activated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighting approximately 250 grams each planted by the militants at Bongmol Tampak in Samtal Salient were recovered and later defused by the security force (SF) personnel.
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Two pressure activated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighting approximately 250 grams each planted by the militants at Bongmol Tampak in Samtal Salient were recovered and later defused by the security force (SF) personnel.
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October - 19 
27 Taliban militants, including two commanders, were killed as fighter jets bombed a Taliban hideout in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 19, officials said, according to Daily Times. The commanders killed in the air
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27 Taliban militants, including two commanders, were killed as fighter jets bombed a Taliban hideout in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 19, officials said, according to Daily Times. The commanders killed in the air strike in were closely associated with pro-Taliban cleric Fazlullah, an unnamed security official said, adding, “An ammunition dump at their hideout also exploded,” Residents said nearby houses were also destroyed. Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan, however alleged that 35 civilians had been killed and only two Taliban militants injured. Dawn, meanwhile, put Taliban death toll at 25 but said locals also pulled out bodies of 22 civilians from the rubble.
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October - 19 
ARY One World reported that Taliban militants blew up Provincial Minister Ayub Khan’s rest house in the Ashari area of Swat.
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ARY One World reported that Taliban militants blew up Provincial Minister Ayub Khan’s rest house in the Ashari area of Swat.
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October - 19 
Daily Times reports that a woman was killed and another injured in a bombing in the Qambarkhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in FATA on October 19.
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Daily Times reports that a woman was killed and another injured in a bombing in the Qambarkhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in FATA on October 19.
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October - 19 
Four people were killed and six others injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the main bazaar of Dera Bugti in Balochistan, Online reported, according to Daily Times. The bomb was planted to strike Member of the National Assembly, Ahmadan
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Four people were killed and six others injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the main bazaar of Dera Bugti in Balochistan, Online reported, according to Daily Times. The bomb was planted to strike Member of the National Assembly, Ahmadan Bugti, police officer Asghar Ali told AFP, adding the lawmaker escaped unhurt. A vehicle carrying Ahmadan and his son had driven past the bomb before it exploded, Ali said. Police told APP that terrorists wanted to target Ahmadan’s son. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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October - 19 
Four tribes joined hands to fight Taliban and al Qaeda in their areas in Orakzai Agency of FATA, reports Daily Times. The Ali Khel, Mullah Khel, Mushti and Shekhan tribes demolished Taliban hideouts and ‘asked them to leave’. Citing officials, the ch
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Four tribes joined hands to fight Taliban and al Qaeda in their areas in Orakzai Agency of FATA, reports Daily Times. The Ali Khel, Mullah Khel, Mushti and Shekhan tribes demolished Taliban hideouts and ‘asked them to leave’. Citing officials, the channel said the Taliban left to take refuge in the Mamozai area where their headquarters are located. Elders of Mamozai tribe held a secret meeting, it said, to plan a strategy against them.
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October - 19 
officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) claimed to have arrested nine Uzbek citizens. Sources said the FIA officials raided a house in the Chaman area on a tip-off and arrested nine Uzbeks. The Uzbek nationals entered Chaman from Afghanis
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officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) claimed to have arrested nine Uzbek citizens. Sources said the FIA officials raided a house in the Chaman area on a tip-off and arrested nine Uzbeks. The Uzbek nationals entered Chaman from Afghanistan and were intending to shift to other areas of Balochistan, the sources said, adding that the arrested foreigners had been shifted to unknown place for interrogation.
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October - 19 
Security official Fazl Rabi said three Taliban militants were killed in other parts of Bajaur when they tried to attack security posts.
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Security official Fazl Rabi said three Taliban militants were killed in other parts of Bajaur when they tried to attack security posts.
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October - 19 
Seven Taliban militants were killed when jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam, Zorbandar, Sar Lara and Enzara areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) and Sawai, Tangai, Dabara and Zarnawoo areas of Mohaman tehsil in the Bajaur Agency
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Seven Taliban militants were killed when jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam, Zorbandar, Sar Lara and Enzara areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) and Sawai, Tangai, Dabara and Zarnawoo areas of Mohaman tehsil in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 19, according to Daily Times.
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October - 19 
The News reports that security forces (SFs) arrested 32 suspected militants from a Quetta-bound passenger which was stopped at the Kohat Tunnel check post for checking on October 19. Most of those arrested were Uzbeks and Afghans. The sources added t
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The News reports that security forces (SFs) arrested 32 suspected militants from a Quetta-bound passenger which was stopped at the Kohat Tunnel check post for checking on October 19. Most of those arrested were Uzbeks and Afghans. The sources added that militants were trying to flee the areas where military operations are in progress. Most of the exit points on the Pak-Afghan border have already been sealed by the US-led coalition forces and the militants are now reportedly trying to enter Afghanistan via Quetta.
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October - 19 
Three Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security forces convoy in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), a spokesman for the Swat Media Information Centre said. “A soldier was martyred and three Taliban were k
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Three Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security forces convoy in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), a spokesman for the Swat Media Information Centre said. “A soldier was martyred and three Taliban were killed after a convoy was hit by a roadside bomb and a clash followed,” an official said.
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October - 19 
On October 19, a Young Communist League (YCL) cadre died in a clash with supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force at Belkhu in the Pida Village Development Committee ward-1 of Dhading distri
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On October 19, a Young Communist League (YCL) cadre died in a clash with supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force at Belkhu in the Pida Village Development Committee ward-1 of Dhading district.
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October - 19 
Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (CPN-M) Prachanda admitted that the leaders of the party are divided over twin issues, change in the party’s name and People’s Republic, reports Himalayan Times. However, he claimed
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Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (CPN-M) Prachanda admitted that the leaders of the party are divided over twin issues, change in the party’s name and People’s Republic, reports Himalayan Times. However, he claimed that such debates can only strengthen the party.
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October - 19 
A minor explosion occurred in the Colombo Central Bus Stand (CBS) on October 19-night, according to Sri Lanka Army. The explosion took place under a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus belonging to the CBS damaging three buses.
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A minor explosion occurred in the Colombo Central Bus Stand (CBS) on October 19-night, according to Sri Lanka Army. The explosion took place under a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus belonging to the CBS damaging three buses.
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October - 19 
Defence Ministry sources said the LTTE used poisonous gas on Government troops on October 19, reports Colombo Page. According to military sources, advancing forces at Akkarayankulam tank south of Kilinochchi were attacked by the LTTE with chemical ga
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Defence Ministry sources said the LTTE used poisonous gas on Government troops on October 19, reports Colombo Page. According to military sources, advancing forces at Akkarayankulam tank south of Kilinochchi were attacked by the LTTE with chemical gas believed to be CS.
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October - 19 
Deputy Inspector General of the Central Province, Pujith Jayasundara, recently said that Police has recovered only 1,400 kg of the stock of explosives allegedly sent to the central hill country from the North by the LTTE to be used for their devastat
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Deputy Inspector General of the Central Province, Pujith Jayasundara, recently said that Police has recovered only 1,400 kg of the stock of explosives allegedly sent to the central hill country from the North by the LTTE to be used for their devastating terror attacks and that 600-kg are yet to be located, Colombo Page reports. He urged the civilians to be vigilant and look for suspicious persons or activities for possible attacks in the Central Province where the missing high powered explosives had ended up and would be used. “We have already taken 74 members of the Tiger terrorists into custody from the Central Province. They are trained terrorists to carryout the attacks and disguised in the form of teachers, barbers, hotel workers, drivers, estate workers, students, health workers, masons,” DIG Jayasundara explained.
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October - 19 
Task Force I moving towards Nachchakuda by October 19-afternoon captured the earth bund from west of Panniwedikulam to Akkarayan west, capturing one kilometres stretch of earth bund in the east of Vannerikkulam, bringing the 10-km stretch of earth b
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Task Force I moving towards Nachchakuda by October 19-afternoon captured the earth bund from west of Panniwedikulam to Akkarayan west, capturing one kilometres stretch of earth bund in the east of Vannerikkulam, bringing the 10-km stretch of earth bund between the west of Panniwedikulam and towards the east of Vannerikkulam under its complete control, adds Daily News. The Task Force I troops continued their march towards the north of the earth bund capturing Adampamodai village which is located 10-km north east of Nachchakuda.
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October - 19 
Troops attached to the 57 Division and Task Force I captured over 1.5-km stretch of earth bund in the areas West and East of Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district killing at least 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Military so
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Troops attached to the 57 Division and Task Force I captured over 1.5-km stretch of earth bund in the areas West and East of Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district killing at least 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Military sources told Daily News on October 19. “Casualties were reported from both sides as pitched battles erupted west and east of Akkarayankulam tank on Saturday and Sunday as LTTE exerted maximum effort to stop the capture of the earth bund. But troops successfully captured a large extent of the earth bund on Saturday pushing the LTTE further northwards”, sources added. Security forces confirmed that over 75 cadres were killed on October 18 in both 57 and Task Force I battle fronts and more than 125 cadres injured. An unspecified number of soldiers were also killed and injured. 14 fortified bunkers built along the bund were also captured by the troops. Meanwhile, fierce fighting erupted in the Akkarayankulam west on October 19 as the LTTE continued to launch counter attacks on the troops in the area.
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October - 19 
Troops attacked an unspecified number of LTTE bunker lines in the Vilappattikulam area of Vavuniya district on October 19, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The details of the operation are awaited.
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Troops attacked an unspecified number of LTTE bunker lines in the Vilappattikulam area of Vavuniya district on October 19, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The details of the operation are awaited.
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October - 20 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Oinam Prembir Singh, was arrested by a team of Thoubal district police commandos during another search operation at Thoubal bazaar on October 20-morning.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Oinam Prembir Singh, was arrested by a team of Thoubal district police commandos during another search operation at Thoubal bazaar on October 20-morning.
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October - 20 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Mohammed Naship Ali, was arrested by a team of the Imphal East district Police from Palace Compound on October 20. He confessed to have been involved in extortion from the general public, government officials a
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Mohammed Naship Ali, was arrested by a team of the Imphal East district Police from Palace Compound on October 20. He confessed to have been involved in extortion from the general public, government officials and businessmen.
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October - 20 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal district police commandos and personnel of the 34 Assam Rifles during an encounter near Thoubal Khunou Chingkhong on October 20-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with th
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal district police commandos and personnel of the 34 Assam Rifles during an encounter near Thoubal Khunou Chingkhong on October 20-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with three live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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October - 20 
A terror suspect, Mohammad Ali, arrested in Madhya Pradesh and brought in Ahmedabad for questioning in connection with serial blasts in the city, was sent in police custody till October 23 by a Metropolitan court on October 20, according to The Hindu
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A terror suspect, Mohammad Ali, arrested in Madhya Pradesh and brought in Ahmedabad for questioning in connection with serial blasts in the city, was sent in police custody till October 23 by a Metropolitan court on October 20, according to The Hindu. Mohammad Ali was brought on transit warrant from Jabalpur jail in Madhya Pradesh by the City Crime Branch for his alleged involvement in the July 26 serial blasts. He is allegedly involved in the blast at the city civil hospital. According to Crime Branch officials, Ali was the key financier for the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and used to bring money from outside India through Hawala. "Mohammad Ali was present in the SIMI camp held in Halol (near Vadodara). His name propped up during interrogation of those under our custody," Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Crime Branch, Ashish Bhatia, said, adding, "It is believed that he was involved in the conspiracy of conducting serial blasts in Ahmedabad and other places in the country. He was also the local financier for the SIMI activities."
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October - 20 
A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Idris alias Imran, was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Sunjwan in the Jammu district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Idris alias Imran, was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Sunjwan in the Jammu district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 20 
A trooper was injured when militants ambushed the patrolling party of army in the Kalsan sector of Dhallian near the Line of Control in Poonch district on October 20, reports Kashmir Times.
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A trooper was injured when militants ambushed the patrolling party of army in the Kalsan sector of Dhallian near the Line of Control in Poonch district on October 20, reports Kashmir Times.
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October - 20 
According to Assam Tribune, the Barpeta police led by Superintendent of Police Dhrubajyoti Mukherjee recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) which were kept hidden in a residential complex in village Dattakuchi under Howli police station on
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According to Assam Tribune, the Barpeta police led by Superintendent of Police Dhrubajyoti Mukherjee recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) which were kept hidden in a residential complex in village Dattakuchi under Howli police station on October 21. The IEDs weighing five kg each were recovered from the residence of one Raijuddin Ali.
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October - 20 
Five People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the combined forces of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 23 and 32 Assam Rifles in separate search operations on October 18-morning. They were ident
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Five People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the combined forces of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 23 and 32 Assam Rifles in separate search operations on October 18-morning. They were identified as Koijam Pishak, Athokpam Loken Singh, Lourembam Rajen Singh, Soibam Ibotombi and Yendrembam Kiran Singh. A 9-mm pistol with live rounds was recovered from the possession of Yendrembam Kiran. They confessed during interrogation that they joined the outfit in August 2008 and they were involved in extortion of money from the general public and government officials and in the transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another.
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October - 20 
On October 20, 12 para-military personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and six others injured in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extremists near a forest village between Modupal and Ko
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On October 20, 12 para-military personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and six others injured in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extremists near a forest village between Modupal and Kompalli in the Bijapur district, reports Indian Express. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Ankit Garg said the incident took place around 1.30 pm when CRPF men patrolling the area were moving towards the Modupal base camp. They were attacked by large number of Maoists who first set off an explosion and then opened fire. Police sources said three security personnel were killed in the blast while nine others were killed in the firing that followed. A Maoist was killed when the CRPF personnel returned fire. Maoists also escaped with weapons of the dead and injured personnel, including an Ak-47 assault rifle, two SLRs, a light machine gun and INSAS rifles.
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October - 20 
Personnel of the India Reserve Battalion arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres when they were traveling along with arms in a vehicle at Agri colony junction in Kohima on October 20, according to Nagaland Post
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Personnel of the India Reserve Battalion arrested three National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres when they were traveling along with arms in a vehicle at Agri colony junction in Kohima on October 20, according to Nagaland Post. They were identified as ‘sergeant’ Tseuthungo Lotha, ‘sergeant’ Vibou Angami and ‘sergeant major’ Khehoto. An AK-56 rifle with two magazines, four 9-mm pistols with 74 live rounds, one hand grenade and 60 live rounds of AK-47 were recovered from their possession.
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October - 20 
Regarding ceasefire violation, he told that, "Pakistan had violated the five-year-old pact on ceasefire 58 times since the ceasefire agreement came into effect from November 2003.And since January 2008, Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) h
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Regarding ceasefire violation, he told that, "Pakistan had violated the five-year-old pact on ceasefire 58 times since the ceasefire agreement came into effect from November 2003.And since January 2008, Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) have been fired upon 34 times, while the total ceasefire violation by Pakistan has occurred on 58 counts."
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October - 20 
The CPI-Maoist, in order to resurrect their image as social reformers, has started anti-liquor campaign at Chandil in Seraikela-Kharsawan district and Tamar-Bundu region of Ranchi. Anti-liquor consumption posters have been pasted by the cadres of the
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The CPI-Maoist, in order to resurrect their image as social reformers, has started anti-liquor campaign at Chandil in Seraikela-Kharsawan district and Tamar-Bundu region of Ranchi. Anti-liquor consumption posters have been pasted by the cadres of the outfit with the tag of CPI-Maoist on them. Ranchi Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Narendra Prasad Singh confirmed the poster campaign was started by the Maoists in Bundu, Tamar and Chandil. He said: "This was a new ploy of the rebels to influence the common masses."
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October - 20 
The Defence Minister A. K. Antony told the Parliament that infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir has declined. He stated, "Infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir from across the International Border are on decline, today. There were only 243 infiltr
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The Defence Minister A. K. Antony told the Parliament that infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir has declined. He stated, "Infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir from across the International Border are on decline, today. There were only 243 infiltrators during April to September 2008 as against 419 infiltrators during the same period last year. During the current year, 193 terrorists were killed while 157 were arrested in the same period this year. A multi-tier arrangement, including deployment of troops, surveillance devices, Line of Control fence, State and Central security forces has proved effective in discouraging infiltrators."
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October - 20 
15 Taliban militants were killed as security forces used heavy artillery, fighter jets and helicopter gun ships to target suspected Taliban hide-outs in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 20, Daily Times reported. After the attacks in the Chinar, C
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15 Taliban militants were killed as security forces used heavy artillery, fighter jets and helicopter gun ships to target suspected Taliban hide-outs in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 20, Daily Times reported. After the attacks in the Chinar, Charmang, Kohi, Babra, Zorbandar, Hashim and Loyesam areas of the tribal region, helicopters dropped pamphlets asking tribesmen to support the Government against Taliban. Government troops now control Salarzai and Utman Khel tehsils (revenue divisions) and parts of Khar.
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October - 20 
About 300 elders from the Salarzai tribe vowed to resist Taliban in their areas during a grand jirga (council) held in Bajaur. The elders said they would fight Taliban for Pakistan’s sake and would not allow them to re-enter their land. They asked th
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About 300 elders from the Salarzai tribe vowed to resist Taliban in their areas during a grand jirga (council) held in Bajaur. The elders said they would fight Taliban for Pakistan’s sake and would not allow them to re-enter their land. They asked the Government to launch development and welfare projects in the area to win more tribesmen over.
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October - 20 
Daily Times reports that seven Taliban militants were killed and another 10 wounded in a clash with security forces (SFs) in the Shah Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the Swat area of NWFP on October 20, military officials said. A mi
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Daily Times reports that seven Taliban militants were killed and another 10 wounded in a clash with security forces (SFs) in the Shah Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the Swat area of NWFP on October 20, military officials said. A military spokesman in Mingora said the clash followed an attack by Taliban militants on a security checkpoint in the Totano Bandai area of Kabal. The Taliban militants fired seven rockets at the check post but there were no casualties. Troops later used artillery to target Taliban positions in the area.
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October - 20 
Dawn reports that Rail link between Quetta and the rest of the country were cut off after a powerful blast blew up a track in the Sariab area. Police sources said that the explosive device was planted at a track near Musa colony. They said a three fe
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Dawn reports that Rail link between Quetta and the rest of the country were cut off after a powerful blast blew up a track in the Sariab area. Police sources said that the explosive device was planted at a track near Musa colony. They said a three feet long piece of the track was damaged.
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October - 20 
Peshawar police arrested two Afghan nationals, identified as Hazrat Wali and Hidayatullah and seized explosives from their possession. A statement said that the police, on a tip-off, arrested two Afghan nationals from a bus in the Board Bazaar on Jam
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Peshawar police arrested two Afghan nationals, identified as Hazrat Wali and Hidayatullah and seized explosives from their possession. A statement said that the police, on a tip-off, arrested two Afghan nationals from a bus in the Board Bazaar on Jamrud Road and seized explosives which include 15 dynamite sticks and other explosives.
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October - 20 
The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition
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The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition from the house of another commander during the raids.
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October - 20 
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, on October 20 said that Pakistan must not begin talks with the Taliban as negotiations had failed in the past and praised the government for the its military op
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The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, on October 20 said that Pakistan must not begin talks with the Taliban as negotiations had failed in the past and praised the government for the its military operations in the tribal areas, reports The Hindu. Boucher met President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani, and also the NWFP’s political leadership.
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October - 20 
Two journalists, including a photojournalist, were injured when a bomb planted near a gas geyser went off outside the offices of local newspapers in Universal Complex in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan on October 20, police said, accord
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Two journalists, including a photojournalist, were injured when a bomb planted near a gas geyser went off outside the offices of local newspapers in Universal Complex in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan on October 20, police said, according to Daily Times. Sub-editor Abdul Qayyum and photojournalist Jamal Tarakai of Daily Awwam sustained minor injuries in the incident. The explosion also damaged the windows of nearby buildings, shops and a medical complex.
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October - 20 
On October 20, the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP), a political party floated by leaders of the Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) submitted an application to the Election Commission (EC) to register themselves for the upcoming parliamentar
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On October 20, the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP), a political party floated by leaders of the Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) submitted an application to the Election Commission (EC) to register themselves for the upcoming parliamentary polls, reports Daily Star. Kazi Azizul Huq, an adviser to the IDP said that the party was floated on May 18 this year and it consists of 200 to 300 Afghan War veterans. He further said that the party's ultimate objective is to establish Sharia law in the country but they would follow the civil code. Sheikh Abdus Salam heads the convening committee of IDP. It was also under his leadership that a group of Afghan war veterans launched HuJI-B through a press conference at the National Press Club on April 30, 1992. The government had banned the outfit in 2005 for its militant activities.
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October - 20 
On October 20, troops recovered one claymore mine with a remote control device from a location near the Valaichchenai bus stand in the Batticaloa district.
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On October 20, troops recovered one claymore mine with a remote control device from a location near the Valaichchenai bus stand in the Batticaloa district.
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October - 20 
Sri Lankan Government has said that the de-mining process of the Eastern Province is almost finished, reported Colombo Page. M.S. Jayasinghe, senior consultant to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights said at the moment 95 percent of t
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Sri Lankan Government has said that the de-mining process of the Eastern Province is almost finished, reported Colombo Page. M.S. Jayasinghe, senior consultant to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights said at the moment 95 percent of the de-mining was finished. "Thoppigala in Batticaloa district is the only area still to demine," Jayasinghe added. He said that once the full de-mining process is completed government will take measures to resettle the people in Thoppigala area.
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October - 20 
The Sri Lankan military on October 20 claimed to have established complete domination over the western Kilinochchi battlefront, according to The Hindu. The Military said 33 soldiers were killed, 48 injured and three others went missing in the pitched
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The Sri Lankan military on October 20 claimed to have established complete domination over the western Kilinochchi battlefront, according to The Hindu. The Military said 33 soldiers were killed, 48 injured and three others went missing in the pitched battles with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which is resisting the Army’s thrust. The military also said that in the mop-up operations, dead bodies of 11 militants were recovered along with large quantities of ammunition. A Defence Ministry statement said Task Force 1 soldiers commenced mop-up operations in Vannerikkulam - on the western Kilinochchi battlefront - on October 20 and the Army established "total domination over the area" after months of fighting. The statement added that the area would be declared "fully liberated once the mop-up operations are completed".
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October - 20 
Three youths were killed when an unidentified assailant stormed their boarding place at Arasadithivu in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district on October 20, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The victims, Sanjeewa Pushpakumara of Matu
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Three youths were killed when an unidentified assailant stormed their boarding place at Arasadithivu in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district on October 20, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The victims, Sanjeewa Pushpakumara of Matugama, Pethum Priyadarshana and Duminda Roshan, both from Pannala, were working for a road construction site in the area when they fell prey to the bullets.
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October - 21 
A cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as corporal Mohammed Jlaluddin alias Jalai, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Yairipok Bazar in the Thoub
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A cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as corporal Mohammed Jlaluddin alias Jalai, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Yairipok Bazar in the Thoubal district on October 21, reports Imphal Free Press. A two wheeler vehicle was recovered from his possession.
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October - 21 
A girl was killed and another injured in a grenade blast in Kupwara district on October 21, a police spokesman said, according to The Hindu. Rabia Yousuf, 11, died on the spot when a grenade exploded at Bari Beri village of Sogam while, another girl,
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A girl was killed and another injured in a grenade blast in Kupwara district on October 21, a police spokesman said, according to The Hindu. Rabia Yousuf, 11, died on the spot when a grenade exploded at Bari Beri village of Sogam while, another girl, Maria Manzoor, 10, was injured. The blast took place when the victims, who found a grenade while playing, started fiddling with it.
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October - 21 
A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including, 52 cartridges 7.62-MM, 4.5 Cordex Wire, one Satellite Phone, one Mobile Charger, four SIMs, one Stamp Pad with rubber Stamp of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘District Commander’, one Magazine Pouch, one B
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A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including, 52 cartridges 7.62-MM, 4.5 Cordex Wire, one Satellite Phone, one Mobile Charger, four SIMs, one Stamp Pad with rubber Stamp of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘District Commander’, one Magazine Pouch, one Blanket, one Pistol magazine, six Mobiles were recovered by the police at Sangoit in the Poonch district where, reports Kashmir Times.
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October - 21 
A live Chinese grenade was recovered by the security forces (SFs) at Manglogi in the Ramban district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A live Chinese grenade was recovered by the security forces (SFs) at Manglogi in the Ramban district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 21 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Fiushno Basumatory alias Goko alias Felling, was arrested by a team of Imphal East district Police from the New Checkon area on October 21.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Fiushno Basumatory alias Goko alias Felling, was arrested by a team of Imphal East district Police from the New Checkon area on October 21.
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October - 21 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Sanchamo Ezung alias Mark Ezung, was arrested by a joint force of India Reserve Battalion and Dimapur district police personnel during a search operation near Holy Cross school junct
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Sanchamo Ezung alias Mark Ezung, was arrested by a joint force of India Reserve Battalion and Dimapur district police personnel during a search operation near Holy Cross school junction on October 21, according to Nagaland Post. A .32 pistol along with eight live rounds of ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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October - 21 
A special Squad of the Thrissur Police arrested two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres from Kodungallur on October 21. The two cadres, identified as Nisar and Asghar, reportedly participated in a SIMI camp at Panayikulam on August 15, 2
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A special Squad of the Thrissur Police arrested two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres from Kodungallur on October 21. The two cadres, identified as Nisar and Asghar, reportedly participated in a SIMI camp at Panayikulam on August 15, 2006, reports Hindu.
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October - 21 
A woman cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Chingsubam O. Taruni, was arrested by another team of Imphal East district Police from the Andro bus parking. Separately, A PREPAK cadre, Moirangthem Sanatomba, was arrested by t
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A woman cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Chingsubam O. Taruni, was arrested by another team of Imphal East district Police from the Andro bus parking. Separately, A PREPAK cadre, Moirangthem Sanatomba, was arrested by the Thoubal district Police from his locality at Khangabok Khunou Leikai on October 21.
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October - 21 
According to Assam Tribune, the troopers of 5 Rajputana Rifles arrested three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants and a United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant at Rangapara village near Deupani under Bokaj
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According to Assam Tribune, the troopers of 5 Rajputana Rifles arrested three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants and a United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant at Rangapara village near Deupani under Bokajan police station in central Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on October 21. One Chinese-made m-20 pistols with six rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.
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October - 21 
At least 17 persons were killed and over 30 persons injured when a bomb fitted to a two wheeler vehicle exploded near the high security Ragailong gate in capital Imphal on October 21-evening, according to Sangai Express. While thirteen persons were k
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At least 17 persons were killed and over 30 persons injured when a bomb fitted to a two wheeler vehicle exploded near the high security Ragailong gate in capital Imphal on October 21-evening, according to Sangai Express. While thirteen persons were killed in the incident site, four others succumbed to their injuries in hospitals. The explosion site was very close to the rear headquarters of 20 Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police commando complex. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the explosion. While Police suspected it to be the work of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), a spokesperson of the outfit called up local media houses to deny the outfit’s role in the blast.
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October - 21 
In the early hours of October 21, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a tribal leader and sarpanch (head of the village level self-government institution) of Kurnavelli gram panchayat, Kaniti Narsaiah from Bodhanelli village
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In the early hours of October 21, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a tribal leader and sarpanch (head of the village level self-government institution) of Kurnavelli gram panchayat, Kaniti Narsaiah from Bodhanelli village in Charla mandal (administrative division) in the Khammam district, reports Hindu. Maoists had tried to abduct another tribal leader who, however, managed to escape. The Kurnavelli sarpanch is in the custody of the Maoists for the second time in this year. He had been abducted by the Venkatapuram area committee of the CPI-Maoist on May 18 last and was let off on May 22 following the intervention of tribal organisations. Maoists had asked him to quit the post of sarpanch, which he had declined to obey.
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October - 21 
On October 21, Police recovered a huge cache of arms hidden by the suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bhalua forest area of Gaya District, reports ANI. The arms cache which included 200 detonators, 126 tiffin
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On October 21, Police recovered a huge cache of arms hidden by the suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bhalua forest area of Gaya District, reports ANI. The arms cache which included 200 detonators, 126 tiffin bombs, timers and few wires was hidden inside a 250-litres tank.
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October - 21 
Telegraph reports that at least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in a October 21 morning encounter with the Police in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum district, about 70km from state capital Ranchi. The
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Telegraph reports that at least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in a October 21 morning encounter with the Police in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum district, about 70km from state capital Ranchi. The encounter occurred an ambush attempt by a group of 30 Maoists targeting a team of Jharkhand Armed Police, the Special Task Force and the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who were carrying out an anti-insurgency operation in the Bonadungri forest of Ghurabandha area. Subsequent to an hour long encounter, which began around 7.30 am, empty rifle cartridges and two haversacks containing dry food, medicines and clothes were recovered. "Since we found two haversacks, we suspect two of the rebels were injured. The others helped them flee," Police officials said.
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October - 21 
Telegraph reports that the Election Commission (EC) on October 21 sought a detailed report from the Chhattisgarh government regarding security arrangement in Maoist-hit pockets for conducting free and fair election. The action came against the backdr
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Telegraph reports that the Election Commission (EC) on October 21 sought a detailed report from the Chhattisgarh government regarding security arrangement in Maoist-hit pockets for conducting free and fair election. The action came against the backdrop of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Bijapur district on October 20 that killed 12 personnel. A senior Police officer said, "The commission (EC) has taken a serious note on the incident as it happened on the day when the first phase of election process started with the filing of nomination papers yesterday."
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October - 21 
The Government of India had clarified that it has not received any ‘formal proposal’ from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for direct talks, reports Assam Tribune. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Radhika V Selvi in a reply to the question b
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The Government of India had clarified that it has not received any ‘formal proposal’ from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for direct talks, reports Assam Tribune. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Radhika V Selvi in a reply to the question by Narayan Chandra Borkotoki in Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) said that "The Government of India is open to talks with any militant groups including ULFA provided that they should stop violence first".
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October - 21 
The IANS reports that the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT) on October 21 pasted posters in Jharkhand capital Ranchi calling for a shutdown protesting against killing of its top commander Ajay Yadav two days ago in the Hazaribagh district. The outfit
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The IANS reports that the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT) on October 21 pasted posters in Jharkhand capital Ranchi calling for a shutdown protesting against killing of its top commander Ajay Yadav two days ago in the Hazaribagh district. The outfit called the encounter fake. A poster pasted in Ranchi read, "Ajay Yadav was arrested by the police and he was killed in a fake encounter." The media, ambulance services and chemist shops have been allowed to function during the shutdown. Ajay Yadav was one of JLT’s founding members.
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October - 21 
The Jharkhand Prastuti Committee has released four railway employees abducted by the outfit after keeping them five days in captivity. Police sources said that the employees including two deputy station masters were freed around 11 pm on October 20 i
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The Jharkhand Prastuti Committee has released four railway employees abducted by the outfit after keeping them five days in captivity. Police sources said that the employees including two deputy station masters were freed around 11 pm on October 20 in a jungle of Hazaribagh district. While Police claimed that it was their pressure which forced the Maoists to free the abducted railway employees, unconfirmed reports suggested that the release came after the railways paid around INR Two millions as ransom to the Maoists. ensure safe release of the employees.
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October - 21 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for October 21 bomb blast near the high security Ragailong gate in capital Imphal killing 16 persons and injuring 24 persons, according to Telegraph. The ‘sec
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for October 21 bomb blast near the high security Ragailong gate in capital Imphal killing 16 persons and injuring 24 persons, according to Telegraph. The ‘secretary of military affairs’ of the faction, identified as Lanheiba Meitei, on October 22-evening said the bomb was exploded to target police and security forces for "encouraging gambling and also for their immoral acts".
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October - 21 
The Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader Karuna Amman on October 21 said that despite assuring India in the 1980s that they were not for separate Tamil nation, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran broke the understanding by resuming the wa
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The Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader Karuna Amman on October 21 said that despite assuring India in the 1980s that they were not for separate Tamil nation, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran broke the understanding by resuming the war and went to the extent of killing Rajiv Gandhi, reports Deccan Herald. Karuna said he had met Indian leaders together with Prabhakaran, where they had explained that they are not supportive of separation but demanded devolution of power in North and Eastern Sri Lanka, a release issued by the President’s office said. "It was Prabhakaran who broke the understanding with India, resuming war and not stopping at that and proceeding to kill Rajiv Gandhi in India," the release quoted Karuna as telling journalists. The former LTTE commander said he had then discussed this with the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) also.
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October - 21 
Three cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), including a woman, were arrested by a team of Imphal East district police commandos on October 20, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nongmaithem Jo
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Three cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), including a woman, were arrested by a team of Imphal East district police commandos on October 20, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nongmaithem Joy Singh, Nameirakpam Dilip Singh alias Ito alias Ibungo and Leishangthem O. Basanti.
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October - 21 
A Salarzai grand jirga (council) held at a government school in Pusht decided it would expel anyone harbouring Taliban militants from the agency, burn their houses and fine them PKR 2 million. Elders of the Banda and Ghundai tribes backed the decisio
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A Salarzai grand jirga (council) held at a government school in Pusht decided it would expel anyone harbouring Taliban militants from the agency, burn their houses and fine them PKR 2 million. Elders of the Banda and Ghundai tribes backed the decision.
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October - 21 
Another civilian was killed and five others injured when artillery shells filed by the SFs hit private houses.
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Another civilian was killed and five others injured when artillery shells filed by the SFs hit private houses.
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October - 21 
Daily Times reported that one person was killed in a remote-controlled bomb blast in the Dera Bugti town of Balochistan on October 21, officials said. Feroz Khan Bugti was on his way home when a remote-controlled device planted by unidentified milita
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Daily Times reported that one person was killed in a remote-controlled bomb blast in the Dera Bugti town of Balochistan on October 21, officials said. Feroz Khan Bugti was on his way home when a remote-controlled device planted by unidentified militants beside a road exploded, killing him instantly. The blast also damaged vehicles parked nearby.
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October - 21 
Five Taliban militants, including a local commander identified as ‘Chota Mufti’, were killed as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants following a police convoy hitting an improvised bomb on its way from Kabal to Totano i
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Five Taliban militants, including a local commander identified as ‘Chota Mufti’, were killed as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants following a police convoy hitting an improvised bomb on its way from Kabal to Totano in the NWFP. Two vehicles were damaged in the incident.
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October - 21 
In Jamrud, Khyber Agency surgeon Dr. Zaman Khattak was abducted while travelling on the Pak-Afghan Highway. Political officials said men with weapons stopped the doctor near Elementary College when he was on his way to Peshawar.
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In Jamrud, Khyber Agency surgeon Dr. Zaman Khattak was abducted while travelling on the Pak-Afghan Highway. Political officials said men with weapons stopped the doctor near Elementary College when he was on his way to Peshawar.
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October - 21 
In Kabal, the SFs intercepted an explosives-laden vehicle and destroyed it before it could hit its target – troops engaged in a battle with Taliban in the Sersani area, a military statement said.
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In Kabal, the SFs intercepted an explosives-laden vehicle and destroyed it before it could hit its target – troops engaged in a battle with Taliban in the Sersani area, a military statement said.
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October - 21 
In Swat, a Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier and a civilian were killed when a remote-controlled bomb targeted an FC convoy in the Sersenai area. Six people were injured and two vehicles damaged in the attack.
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In Swat, a Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier and a civilian were killed when a remote-controlled bomb targeted an FC convoy in the Sersenai area. Six people were injured and two vehicles damaged in the attack.
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October - 21 
State media said law and order in most areas of Bajaur Agency had improved. "All the business centres, government offices and educational institutions remained open in district headquarters Khar, Salarzai tehsil and Atmankhel tehsil," APP reported.
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State media said law and order in most areas of Bajaur Agency had improved. "All the business centres, government offices and educational institutions remained open in district headquarters Khar, Salarzai tehsil and Atmankhel tehsil," APP reported.
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October - 21 
Taliban militants set ablaze a World Food Programme (WFP) godown in the Kanju area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division), destroying 70,000 canisters of cooking oil and damaging two houses and a mosque.
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Taliban militants set ablaze a World Food Programme (WFP) godown in the Kanju area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division), destroying 70,000 canisters of cooking oil and damaging two houses and a mosque.
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October - 21 
The Awami National Party (ANP) asked the militants to directly approach the Government if they were ‘sincere’ in talks for establishment of peace and give up issuing press statements, Dawn reported. "They are welcome for dialogues. They must approach
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The Awami National Party (ANP) asked the militants to directly approach the Government if they were ‘sincere’ in talks for establishment of peace and give up issuing press statements, Dawn reported. "They are welcome for dialogues. They must approach us if they are really sincere in talking peace," ANP provincial president Afrasiab Khattak told reporters on October 21. "They aren’t sincere in talks for peace but want to get the sympathies of the people by issuing statements wherein they offer talks for peace," said Khattak. Establishment of peace was of prime significance in the region, he said, adding that the sanctuaries of militants inside the FATA had volcanic effects on both sides of the border in Pakistan and Afghanistan. "The militants’ attempts to set up a parallel government could not be materialised and the elected government would spare no effort to defend the lives and properties of the people," he warned.
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October - 21 
The SFs also arrested three suspects from the Khawazakhel area.
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The SFs also arrested three suspects from the Khawazakhel area.
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October - 21 
The SFs arrested 17 suspects, including foreigners, and recovered huge cache of Russian and German-made arms during a search operation in the Darra Adam Khel. Most of the foreigners were Uzbeks, they said. The weapons included 350 rocket launchers an
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The SFs arrested 17 suspects, including foreigners, and recovered huge cache of Russian and German-made arms during a search operation in the Darra Adam Khel. Most of the foreigners were Uzbeks, they said. The weapons included 350 rocket launchers and more than 500 machineguns.
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October - 21 
Kantipuronline reports that 12 persons were injured in a clash between the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) cadres and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists in Siraha on October 21. The skirmish occurred followi
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Kantipuronline reports that 12 persons were injured in a clash between the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) cadres and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists in Siraha on October 21. The skirmish occurred following a dispute over forming a committee for development works, utilising the fund allocated from the district development committee. One of the injured CPN-M cadre succumbed to his injuries on October 22.
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October - 21 
Kantipuronline reports that the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres on October 21 vandalised the district office of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in Dhading protesting against the alleged murder of their fellow cadre
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Kantipuronline reports that the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres on October 21 vandalised the district office of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in Dhading protesting against the alleged murder of their fellow cadre Krishna Bahadur Bhandari on October 19.
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October - 21 
Local Development minister and a member of the Government's talks team, Ram Chandra Jha, said the Government was not ready to meet the conditions put forward by some Terai outfits, which include declaration of cease-fire and removal of security posts
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Local Development minister and a member of the Government's talks team, Ram Chandra Jha, said the Government was not ready to meet the conditions put forward by some Terai outfits, which include declaration of cease-fire and removal of security posts from the villages, reports Nepal News. "These conditions cannot be met beforehand. All the issues will be discussed at the table," he added.
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October - 21 
Minister for Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Bam Dev Gautam warned the armed groups in the Terai saying the government would use force if they ignore the Government's call for dialogue.
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Minister for Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Bam Dev Gautam warned the armed groups in the Terai saying the government would use force if they ignore the Government's call for dialogue.
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October - 21 
Prime Minister Prachanda’s advisor for Foreign Affairs, Hira Bahadur Thapa, on October 21 said that the United States had stepped up the process to remove the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) from its terrorist watch list. "The process has beg
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Prime Minister Prachanda’s advisor for Foreign Affairs, Hira Bahadur Thapa, on October 21 said that the United States had stepped up the process to remove the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) from its terrorist watch list. "The process has begun though it’s a long one, however, it can’t be said how long it would take," said Thapa, adding, "It should be taken as a positive sign."
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October - 21 
Another incident, troops observed a LTTE movement in the Karaweddi west area of Jaffna district and opened fire at them inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 11 ammunition r
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Another incident, troops observed a LTTE movement in the Karaweddi west area of Jaffna district and opened fire at them inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 11 ammunition rounds and one night vision device from the incident site.
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October - 21 
At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops completely destroyed three LTTE bunkers and a mortar position in two separate incidents.
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At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops completely destroyed three LTTE bunkers and a mortar position in two separate incidents.
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October - 21 
Colombo Page reports that LTTE suicide boats targeted two merchant ships carrying essential items to the civilians in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. According to the military sources, merchant ships Ruhuna and Nimalawa, were attacked off the Kan
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Colombo Page reports that LTTE suicide boats targeted two merchant ships carrying essential items to the civilians in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. According to the military sources, merchant ships Ruhuna and Nimalawa, were attacked off the Kankasanthurai harbour in Jaffna by three suicide boats. The Navy sailors providing security onboard the targeted vessels fired at the approaching suicide boats effectively, destroying two of them. One suicide boat, however, exploded in close proximity to the merchant ship Nimalawa considerably damaging its hull.
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October - 21 
In a pre-down attack, the SFs foiled an LTTE attempt to attack troop’s outpost at Mandan in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on October 21, reported Daily News. "The Security Forces successfully repulsed the LTTE attempt and the Tigers fled the a
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In a pre-down attack, the SFs foiled an LTTE attempt to attack troop’s outpost at Mandan in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on October 21, reported Daily News. "The Security Forces successfully repulsed the LTTE attempt and the Tigers fled the area facing defeat on the face of heavy retaliatory action by troops", military said. Troops also recovered an improvised T-56 assault riffle with night vision, including a magazine and 11 live ammunition.
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October - 21 
On the same day, troops captured Anaivilunthan village, about 1.5-km north of Vannerikkulam in the Kilinochchi district, SLA reports. The exact details are awaited.
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On the same day, troops captured Anaivilunthan village, about 1.5-km north of Vannerikkulam in the Kilinochchi district, SLA reports. The exact details are awaited.
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October - 21 
The international community is firmly behind Sri Lanka in the battle against terrorism, President Mahinda Rajapakse said on October 21, according to Daily News. "We are fighting terrorists, not a particular community. Now the entire world is against
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The international community is firmly behind Sri Lanka in the battle against terrorism, President Mahinda Rajapakse said on October 21, according to Daily News. "We are fighting terrorists, not a particular community. Now the entire world is against terrorism. Our aim is to stop the division of the country and restore democracy in the North," Rajapakse told editors and senior media personnel at Temple Trees. "The international community would not urge us to abandon the battle against terrorism. We are ensuring civilian safety and welfare in this process," the President added. Asserting that his stand on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has not changed, he said, "I have always maintained one policy that we have to defeat LTTE terrorists through military action and give a political solution to genuine grievances of Tamil people in the North. It has not changed. World leaders have accepted my stand that we have to eradicate terrorism by military action." Referring to India, President Rajapakse said the two countries enjoyed an unprecedented level of friendship, understanding and cooperation. India is helping Sri Lanka in many ways. The President asserted that there was no request from the Indian government to halt the military campaign against the LTTE. He pointed out that the Government has given an assurance to look after the civilians in the Wanni and provide them food and other essentials.
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October - 21 
The security forces (SFs) recovered two decomposed dead bodies of the militants from the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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The security forces (SFs) recovered two decomposed dead bodies of the militants from the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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October - 21 
The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama stressed that the government would not withdraw its decision on terrorism due to any kind of pressure by the international community, adds Colombo Page. Speaking at the Parliament he pointed out tha
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The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama stressed that the government would not withdraw its decision on terrorism due to any kind of pressure by the international community, adds Colombo Page. Speaking at the Parliament he pointed out that the Government would agree on a political solution only if the LTTE lay down arms. He said that the Government is in a humanitarian mission to overcome the terrorism which severely damaged every corner of the country in past three decades.
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October - 21 
The Sri Lankan military claimed that troops had defeated LTTE battle formations amid heavy resistance in areas at Vannerikkulam and Akkarayankulam Tank in Kilinochchi, reported The Hindu. According to military, intercepted LTTE communication has reve
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The Sri Lankan military claimed that troops had defeated LTTE battle formations amid heavy resistance in areas at Vannerikkulam and Akkarayankulam Tank in Kilinochchi, reported The Hindu. According to military, intercepted LTTE communication has revealed constant arguments between the Wanni and Northern cadres of the LTTE who were accusing each other for the recent battlefield losses. The Ministry added that the battle is now expected to shift towards Jayapuram and North of Manniyankulama, east of the A-32 main road, while the central Kilinochchi battles are expected to surge as troops position head-on within striking distance of the LTTE heartland."
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October - 21 
Troops eliminated two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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Troops eliminated two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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October - 21 
Troops further expanded its territory with another 1-km long stretch in the Vannerikkulam area of Kilinochchi district. Troops now in full control of the area are engaged in removing booby traps and other explosive devices.
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Troops further expanded its territory with another 1-km long stretch in the Vannerikkulam area of Kilinochchi district. Troops now in full control of the area are engaged in removing booby traps and other explosive devices.
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October - 22 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Diganta Buragohain, was arrested by the Guwahati city Police when he came to collect money from a city-based trader.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Diganta Buragohain, was arrested by the Guwahati city Police when he came to collect money from a city-based trader.
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October - 22 
According to Assam Tribune, one Tapan Debbarma, a tribal youth was abducted at gun point by a group of armed All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants from Musrai Para village in the Champahowar police station of West Tripura district on October 22. A
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According to Assam Tribune, one Tapan Debbarma, a tribal youth was abducted at gun point by a group of armed All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants from Musrai Para village in the Champahowar police station of West Tripura district on October 22. After the abduction, the security forces (SFs) of Tripura State Rifles and Assam Rifles rushed to the spot and launched an operation to rescue him. The SFs also recovered a grenade, one factory made revolver, nine bullets of 9 mm pistol and other incriminating documents from a militant hideout in Sikaribari jungle under the same police station.
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October - 22 
According to Telegraph, the decomposed bullet ridden dead body of a person, Dilip Singh Bey, a junior engineer of Public Works Department (PWD), was recovered from the Sankartila village under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on O
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According to Telegraph, the decomposed bullet ridden dead body of a person, Dilip Singh Bey, a junior engineer of Public Works Department (PWD), was recovered from the Sankartila village under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on October 22. He had been abducted by unidentified militants from Horiojan village on October 14.
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October - 22 
Guwahati Police arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Deepak Basumatary, in connection with the abduction of Serawgi brothers, reports Assam Tribune. Police recovered the licence and ATM card of Serawgi broth
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Guwahati Police arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Deepak Basumatary, in connection with the abduction of Serawgi brothers, reports Assam Tribune. Police recovered the licence and ATM card of Serawgi brothers and a money receipt belonging to NDFB from the possession of the arrested militant.
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October - 22 
Hundreds of people, including women and the elderly, led by various organisations, gathered in front of Kakopathar Boys Higher Secondary School and staged a protest in the incident of killing of five Assamese youths by the ULFA, whose decomposed bodi
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Hundreds of people, including women and the elderly, led by various organisations, gathered in front of Kakopathar Boys Higher Secondary School and staged a protest in the incident of killing of five Assamese youths by the ULFA, whose decomposed bodies and skeletons were found in Kumsang reserve forest on September 30, reports Telegraph. This protest showed that the ULFA had loosen its feet in the Dibrugarh district especially in Kakopathar area, where the outfit had enjoyed unflinching support, till the mass grave at their erstwhile camp was discovered.
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October - 22 
In a statement, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) has strongly condemned the serial killing, kidnapping of innocent women, civilian and DHD cadres by Black Widow (BW). The DHD also condemns attack on Ms Rantha Thaosen, wife of Srimongol Dimasa, at Maibang poli
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In a statement, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) has strongly condemned the serial killing, kidnapping of innocent women, civilian and DHD cadres by Black Widow (BW). The DHD also condemns attack on Ms Rantha Thaosen, wife of Srimongol Dimasa, at Maibang police station. The outfit further added that the Black Widow is a gang of killers not a revolutionary organization. Black Widow is fighting neither for the Dimasa people nor for the people of North Cachar Hills. The Black Widow and their conspirators had been planning to disturb the peace process started by DHD which was anti Dimasa, anti social and anti development.
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October - 22 
On October 22, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the mobile tower of a private telecom company at Mungia village in the Aurangabad district. Police sources said that a group of 100 Maoists used a landmine to blow up the tow
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On October 22, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the mobile tower of a private telecom company at Mungia village in the Aurangabad district. Police sources said that a group of 100 Maoists used a landmine to blow up the tower and also assaulted the security guard manning the tower.
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October - 22 
On October 22, Minister of State for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) said that 21 sections of National Highways (NH) covering a total length of 1320.53 kilometres h
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On October 22, Minister of State for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) said that 21 sections of National Highways (NH) covering a total length of 1320.53 kilometres have been identified in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and concerned State Public Works Departments (PWDs) in Naxalite (left-wing extremism) affected areas in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh to provide rapid access to para-military forces. For upgradation of the identified stretches, the tentative cost of INR 15.55 billion has been estimated. Presently, the development and the maintenance of National Highways are being done under Annual Plan from General Budgetary Support. Concerted efforts are being made to include and take up upgradation works of these NHs in the successive Annual Plans in a phased manner subject to availability of funds, the Minister informed.
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October - 22 
Sri Lanka has assured India that the safety and well-being of the Tamil community in that country will be taken care of and Basil Rajapakse, Senior Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakse, will visit New Delhi shortly to explain his
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Sri Lanka has assured India that the safety and well-being of the Tamil community in that country will be taken care of and Basil Rajapakse, Senior Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakse, will visit New Delhi shortly to explain his government’s position in this regard, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in a suo motu statement in both Houses of Parliament on October 22, The Hindu reported. Mukherjee said New Delhi had emphasised to Colombo that the safety and security of the civilians must be guarded at all costs. He reiterated the government’s stand that there was no military solution to the ethnic conflict and what was required was a peacefully negotiated political settlement "within the framework of a united Sri Lanka respecting rights of the minorities," including the Tamil community. "The rights and welfare of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka should not get enmeshed in the ongoing hostilities against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). We encourage the government of Sri Lanka to continue to nurture the democratic process in the Eastern province as well," said Mukherjee. India has also taken up with the Sri Lankan government the need to ensure the safety of its fishermen. While it was important for Indian fishermen to respect the International Maritime Boundary Line, "we have impressed upon the Sri Lankan Navy to desist from firing on Indian fishermen. Our two governments have agreed to work towards concluding practical arrangements to prevent such incidents," added Mukherjee.
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October - 22 
The Maharashtra Police on October 22 claimed that the Hindu Jagran Manch, an Indore (Madhya Pradesh)-based Hindu extremist group was responsible for September 29 bomb blasts in Malegaon and Modasa, reports Indian Express. This extremist group reporte
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The Maharashtra Police on October 22 claimed that the Hindu Jagran Manch, an Indore (Madhya Pradesh)-based Hindu extremist group was responsible for September 29 bomb blasts in Malegaon and Modasa, reports Indian Express. This extremist group reportedly has links with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The investigators said that the vehicle, used for one of the blast was owned by a man with an "ABVP background" and the attackers were members of the Hindu Jagran Manch with its headquarters based out of the office of an NGO in Indore.
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October - 22 
The PLA signed three ‘joint resolutions’ with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to carry on their respective ‘struggle’ in a two day long meeting held at ‘council headquarters’ of the PLA on October 21 and 22, according to Sangai Expre
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The PLA signed three ‘joint resolutions’ with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to carry on their respective ‘struggle’ in a two day long meeting held at ‘council headquarters’ of the PLA on October 21 and 22, according to Sangai Express. The ‘resolutions’ were signed by Alok, ‘political bureau member’ of the CPI-Maoist, and S. Gunen, ‘secretary general’ of the PLA. "The so called Merger Agreement of Manipur with the Dominion of India was indeed illegal and unconstitutional," claimed the two sides.
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October - 22 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Radhika Selvi in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on October 22 said that some of the militant groups operating in the Northeast have links with external agencies, including Pakistan’s Inter-Servi
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Radhika Selvi in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on October 22 said that some of the militant groups operating in the Northeast have links with external agencies, including Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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October - 22 
Three persons, including a doctor of the West Bengal Health Department, were killed on October 22 in a landmine blast set off by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the West Midnapore district, reports The Hindu. The health depa
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Three persons, including a doctor of the West Bengal Health Department, were killed on October 22 in a landmine blast set off by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the West Midnapore district, reports The Hindu. The health department team was returning to Belpahari after conducting a health camp in a remote area. State Home Secretary Asoke Mohan Chakrabarti said four landmines exploded at Chaukisol, about two kilometres from Jharkhand border. Dhoni Ram Mandi, a doctor, Bharati Maji, a nurse, and Bapi Mishir, the driver of the vehicle, were killed on the spot. Villagers claimed that they had informed the police in the morning that "wires were lying on the road and that a landmine could have been planted, but no action was taken.
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October - 22 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed by security forces during a joint search operation at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The killed militants were identified as Mohd Latief Chopan of Najma and Far
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed by security forces during a joint search operation at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The killed militants were identified as Mohd Latief Chopan of Najma and Farooq Ahmed Sheikhi of Akhal.
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October - 22 
A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze 12 houses that they said belonged to Taliban commanders. The houses were located in the Banda and Ghundai areas of Salarzai tehsil.
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A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze 12 houses that they said belonged to Taliban commanders. The houses were located in the Banda and Ghundai areas of Salarzai tehsil.
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October - 22 
A police constable was abducted from Char Bazaar in the Charbagh tehsil.
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A police constable was abducted from Char Bazaar in the Charbagh tehsil.
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October - 22 
At least 15 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel and five Taliban militants were found dead in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 22, according to Daily Times. The FC personnel had gone missing after a fight with Talib
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At least 15 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel and five Taliban militants were found dead in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 22, according to Daily Times. The FC personnel had gone missing after a fight with Taliban that broke out on October 21 after a roadside bomb targeted a paramilitary convoy in the Sarsenai area. "After the exchange of fire that lasted for several hours, more than 20 troops went missing but today we found 15 dead bodies at the site," Noor Rehman, a police officer in Kabal, said. Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan, said 15 FC personnel and five Taliban militants were killed in the fighting. Swat police chief, Dilawar Bangash, said an injured Taliban commander, identified as Sardar Ali, had been arrested.
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October - 22 
Daily Times reports that security forces backed by helicopter gun ships and jet fighters targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in the Nawagai and Mamond tehsils (revenue divisions) of Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 22, killing more than 12 Taliban mi
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Daily Times reports that security forces backed by helicopter gun ships and jet fighters targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in the Nawagai and Mamond tehsils (revenue divisions) of Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 22, killing more than 12 Taliban militants and injuring 10. Several Taliban dens in the Charmang, Chinar and Zorbandar areas of the agency were also destroyed.
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October - 22 
Helicopter gunships and fighter jets on October 22 pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, killing 11 Taliban militants and wounding 10 others, officials said, according to Daily Times. Security officials said important Taliban positio
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Helicopter gunships and fighter jets on October 22 pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, killing 11 Taliban militants and wounding 10 others, officials said, according to Daily Times. Security officials said important Taliban positions were destroyed in the attacks in the Chinar, Charmang, Kohi, Babara and Hashim areas of Nowagai tehsil (revenue division).
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October - 22 
Officials also said troops arrested six LI militants, including top Mangal Bagh commander, Mullah Abdur Rahim, in a raid on the house of Jamrud-based trader Haji Aqil Khan. Jamrud political official, Fida Bangash, said he had warned Haji Aqil against
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Officials also said troops arrested six LI militants, including top Mangal Bagh commander, Mullah Abdur Rahim, in a raid on the house of Jamrud-based trader Haji Aqil Khan. Jamrud political official, Fida Bangash, said he had warned Haji Aqil against inviting LI men to Jamrud.
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October - 22 
On October 22, the Pakistan Parliament after two days of negotiations unanimously adopted the 14-point resolution declaring that Pakistani nation was united against terrorism and sectarian violence and would tackle the problem by addressing its root
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On October 22, the Pakistan Parliament after two days of negotiations unanimously adopted the 14-point resolution declaring that Pakistani nation was united against terrorism and sectarian violence and would tackle the problem by addressing its root causes, Daily Times reports. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani moved the resolution, which he said would serve as policy guideline to the government in framing a national security strategy. "Extremism, militancy and terrorism in all forms and manifestations pose a grave danger to the stability and integrity of the country," the resolution said. "Dictatorial regimes in the past pursued policies aimed at perpetuating their own power at the cost of national interest. We need an urgent review of our national security strategy and revisiting the methodology of combating terrorism in order to restore peace and stability to Pakistan and the region through an independent foreign policy", it added. The resolution emphasised on the process of dialogue as the "principal instrument of conflict management and resolution", but also said talks would only "be encouraged with all those elements willing to abide by the constitution of Pakistan and rule of law". It asked for the expulsion of all foreign fighters from Pakistan’s soil.
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October - 22 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 22 indicated willingness to lay down arms if the Government assured it of ending the ongoing military operation, reports Daily Times. The TTP spokesman, Maulvi Omar, said that the allegation that the Ta
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 22 indicated willingness to lay down arms if the Government assured it of ending the ongoing military operation, reports Daily Times. The TTP spokesman, Maulvi Omar, said that the allegation that the Taliban movement was destabilising Pakistan was baseless, adding, that the TTP was firm on its stance that if the Government ended the military operation, it would lay down its arms. However, he added, the Government had always backed out of its promises. He said that no foreign agencies were pressurising the Taliban and they were independent in making their own decisions.
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October - 22 
Two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed in a clash with the security forces in the Khyber Agency of FATA on October 22, when they were stopped at the BC-1 checkpoint while on their way from Jamrud to Bara tehsil (revenue division), reported Da
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Two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed in a clash with the security forces in the Khyber Agency of FATA on October 22, when they were stopped at the BC-1 checkpoint while on their way from Jamrud to Bara tehsil (revenue division), reported Daily Times. Two children passing by were also killed in the crossfire.
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October - 22 
Unidentified assailants killed FC trooper, Nawab Shehzad, in Kanjoo.
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Unidentified assailants killed FC trooper, Nawab Shehzad, in Kanjoo.
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October - 22 
A separate incident, at least 11 people were injured when a powerful cylinder bomb went off at the Land Revenue Office in the Janakpur area of Dhanusha district on October 22-afternoon. Rajan Mukti faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-Raja
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A separate incident, at least 11 people were injured when a powerful cylinder bomb went off at the Land Revenue Office in the Janakpur area of Dhanusha district on October 22-afternoon. Rajan Mukti faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-Rajan), an outfit launching armed movement in the southern plains, has claimed the responsibility for the explosion.
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October - 22 
A top US official said that the US has started the process to remove the CPN-M from its terror watch list, reports The Asian Age. The US has already reversed its previous policy of not dealing with the CPN-Maoist.
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A top US official said that the US has started the process to remove the CPN-M from its terror watch list, reports The Asian Age. The US has already reversed its previous policy of not dealing with the CPN-Maoist.
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October - 22 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma informed that disqualified Maoist combatants, who have been residing in the Maoist cantonments across the country, will be evicted from there at the earliest.
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma informed that disqualified Maoist combatants, who have been residing in the Maoist cantonments across the country, will be evicted from there at the earliest.
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October - 22 
The cabinet meeting scheduled for October 22 has been put off after two major partners of the ruling alliance—CPN-M and CPN-UML—failed to reach an agreement over the selection of coordinator for a special committee to be set up for the integration of
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The cabinet meeting scheduled for October 22 has been put off after two major partners of the ruling alliance—CPN-M and CPN-UML—failed to reach an agreement over the selection of coordinator for a special committee to be set up for the integration of Maoist combatants into the national army. The CPN-UML stuck to its demand that the committee should be headed by a leader from a party other than the CPN-Maoist.
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October - 22 
The Hindu reports that after meeting Prime Minister Prachanda, a delegation of the Bhutanese refugees is hoping for some relief in the form of repatriation soon. Prachanda expressed his commitment to resolve the refugee crisis at the earliest emphasi
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The Hindu reports that after meeting Prime Minister Prachanda, a delegation of the Bhutanese refugees is hoping for some relief in the form of repatriation soon. Prachanda expressed his commitment to resolve the refugee crisis at the earliest emphasising the involvement of the Indian government.
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October - 22 
The Maoists and the CPN-UML, the major parties in the ruling alliance, reached an agreement to form a high-level political committee by October 22 (today) to start the process of integration of People Liberation Army (PLA) men into the Nepal Army (NA
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The Maoists and the CPN-UML, the major parties in the ruling alliance, reached an agreement to form a high-level political committee by October 22 (today) to start the process of integration of People Liberation Army (PLA) men into the Nepal Army (NA). Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma informed that the Prime Minister would form the committee after discussing with all other political parties. He added that the committee would include the leaders of the opposition party, security forces, and representatives from different political parties.
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October - 22 
At Navakkulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops attacked one LTTE bunker and inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details are awaited.
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At Navakkulam in the Vavuniya district, the troops attacked one LTTE bunker and inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details are awaited.
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October - 22 
Five people were injured in a hand grenade attack at Kalladi in the Batticaloa town on October 22-night, the Police said, according to Colombo Page. Police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranjith Gunasekara, said an unidentified assailant
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Five people were injured in a hand grenade attack at Kalladi in the Batticaloa town on October 22-night, the Police said, according to Colombo Page. Police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranjith Gunasekara, said an unidentified assailant lobbed a grenade at the people while they were bathing. All the victims were Sinhalese, from Southern Sri Lanka who worked on the National Water Board project in Kanthankudi.
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October - 22 
On October 22, troops neutralised an LTTE bunker ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district. An unspecified number of militants were killed in the incident.
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On October 22, troops neutralised an LTTE bunker ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district. An unspecified number of militants were killed in the incident.
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October - 22 
Sri Lankan government has organized a photographic exhibition in European cities to showcase the atrocities committed by the LTTE. The first of this exhibition tour will be opened for public from October 22 (today) in the Centre One Hall at Cheswick
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Sri Lankan government has organized a photographic exhibition in European cities to showcase the atrocities committed by the LTTE. The first of this exhibition tour will be opened for public from October 22 (today) in the Centre One Hall at Cheswick Street in London near the Scotland Yard Police Headquarters. This exhibition is also expected to be held in Hague, the Netherlands on October 27 and 28 followed by a stop in Paris, France on October 30 and 31.
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October - 22 
The troops attacked several LTTE camps destroying one bunker in the Andankulam and Gajabapura areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops attacked several LTTE camps destroying one bunker in the Andankulam and Gajabapura areas of Vavuniya district.
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October - 22 
Troops in Mullaitivu observed an LTTE movement and opened fire killing an unspecified number of militants, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops in Mullaitivu observed an LTTE movement and opened fire killing an unspecified number of militants, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 22 
Troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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Troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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October - 23 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ch. Malemngamba, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Pallel market under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on October 23, reports Imphal Fre
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ch. Malemngamba, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Pallel market under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on October 23, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, a revolver with one live round was recovered from Malemngamba’s possession. He had undergone training in Myanmar in 2001.
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October - 23 
A land mine was recovered by the Border Security Force personnel at Chakra Border out Post at Bobiya in the Kathua district.
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A land mine was recovered by the Border Security Force personnel at Chakra Border out Post at Bobiya in the Kathua district.
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October - 23 
A suspected KCP cadre was shot dead by a team of Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at a paddy field between Sanjenbam and Gouranagor villages under Lamlai police station on the same afternoon. While other militants managed to
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A suspected KCP cadre was shot dead by a team of Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at a paddy field between Sanjenbam and Gouranagor villages under Lamlai police station on the same afternoon. While other militants managed to escape, one 9 mm pistol with three live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 23 
A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as ‘ss sgt’ Abdul Razak, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area ward no. 5 at Moreh on October 23.
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A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as ‘ss sgt’ Abdul Razak, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area ward no. 5 at Moreh on October 23.
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October - 23 
Arms and ammunition, including, 10 kilogram RDX, one Chinese Pistol with Magazine and 2 rounds, one UBGL and 2 UBGL Grenades were recovered by the security forces from a hideout of militants at Zaradi Neel forests in the Ramabn district, reports Kash
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Arms and ammunition, including, 10 kilogram RDX, one Chinese Pistol with Magazine and 2 rounds, one UBGL and 2 UBGL Grenades were recovered by the security forces from a hideout of militants at Zaradi Neel forests in the Ramabn district, reports Kashmir Times.
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October - 23 
Cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), also known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on October 23 set afire six vehicles of a private construction company near Tetai village in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. Claiming resp
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Cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), also known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on October 23 set afire six vehicles of a private construction company near Tetai village in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. Claiming responsibility for the attack, the PLFI claimed the construction company was continuing work despite the shutdown call given by the outfit in protest against the killing of one of its leaders.
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October - 23 
Daijiworld reports that the naxal (left-wing extremist) groups operating in the four districts of coastal and Malnad Karnataka are facing major setbacks owing to internal differences. These groups consisting of 50–53 people operating under the names
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Daijiworld reports that the naxal (left-wing extremist) groups operating in the four districts of coastal and Malnad Karnataka are facing major setbacks owing to internal differences. These groups consisting of 50–53 people operating under the names Varahi, Malnad, Karavali and Netravati, are led by B G Krishnamurti, Mundagaru Lata, Mandegadde Prabha and Hebri Vikram Gowda. There is disillusionment amongst the leaders on issues like surrendering to the government. While the first three seem to have lost interest in the naxal movement and have decided to surrender to the government, the group headed by Hebri Vikram Gowda opposes such an idea.
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October - 23 
Five cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and People's United Liberation Front (PULF) were shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 39 Assam Rifles during an
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Five cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and People's United Liberation Front (PULF) were shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Heingang Heibimakhong Ching under Heingang police station on October 23-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Around ten other militants managed to escape. Two M-16 rifles, one carbine, one 9-mm pistol with 12 live rounds, 20 live rounds of SLR gun, nine detonators, one 36 Indian hand grenade, one lethod shell, one magazine of SLR, six dry cell bateries, two kilograms of PEK explosives, four antenna of wireless sets, and demand letters of the KCP-Military Council signed by one Lamyanba Khuman, ‘commander in chief’ of the faction addressed to ABC Godown at Khoyathong in Imphal demanding INR ten million, and another demand letter signed by ‘district commander’ Chingsanglakpa of the faction addressed to the Central Agriculture University, Iroisemba demanding INR 0.5million , along with one identity card issued by the North East Computer Centre at Zoo Nareng Road in Guwahati of Assam in the name of B. A. Yahiya Khan of Thoubal were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 23 
India has asked Sri Lanka to provide food and shelter to displaced Tamil civilians in the war-affected regions of the island nation and also ensure that there was no exodus of refugees to Tamil Nadu, reports The Hindu. "We have told the Sri Lankan go
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India has asked Sri Lanka to provide food and shelter to displaced Tamil civilians in the war-affected regions of the island nation and also ensure that there was no exodus of refugees to Tamil Nadu, reports The Hindu. "We have told the Sri Lankan government that it was its responsibility to provide aid to civilians displaced due to hostilities. We do not want influx of refugees into our territory because of a situation on which we have no control," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on October 23.
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October - 23 
Near Kurpurti village of Ranchi, Maoist rebels attacked four trucks when they were passing through the village. While the driver of one truck was killed, the rebels set fire to three trucks.
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Near Kurpurti village of Ranchi, Maoist rebels attacked four trucks when they were passing through the village. While the driver of one truck was killed, the rebels set fire to three trucks.
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October - 23 
On October 23 evening, two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 40 detonators and two country-made pistols in Maidhi village of Chandauli district, 270 kilometres from state capital Lucknow. Po
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On October 23 evening, two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 40 detonators and two country-made pistols in Maidhi village of Chandauli district, 270 kilometres from state capital Lucknow. Police officials told IANS that the arrested Maoists belong to Bihar and were planning explosions in Uttar Pradesh. Documents about forthcoming Maoist meetings in Uttar Pradesh were recovered from them.
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October - 23 
On October 23, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 23 said conducting Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh would be a "big challenge" for the force which has suffered numerous casualties in the recent times. CRPF Director General V K Jos
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On October 23, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 23 said conducting Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh would be a "big challenge" for the force which has suffered numerous casualties in the recent times. CRPF Director General V K Joshi told reporters, "Conducting elections in the state would be a big challenge for the force. We will do whatever is needed." Out of the 90 Assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh, the elections on 39 seats would be held on November 14. The rest 51 constituencies will go to polls on November 20.
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October - 23 
On October 23, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants opened fire on a Panchayat (Village level self-government institution) going on in the house of a teacher at village Babariwala in the Haddal area of Doda district, killing a Nambardar (village hea
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On October 23, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants opened fire on a Panchayat (Village level self-government institution) going on in the house of a teacher at village Babariwala in the Haddal area of Doda district, killing a Nambardar (village headman) and injuring a civilian, according to Daily Excelsior. Later, a top HM militant, identified as Harshad, was captured by the people inside the Panchayat but he too was killed in firing by the other militants. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Parbhat Singh, said three HM militants struck at village Babariwala. While two of them stood outside, one of them with a rifle in hand entered inside the meeting venue in the house of a teacher, Liaquat Hussain. However, the local people sitting in the Panchayat caught hold of the militant and snatched his weapon before he could open firing. Sensing trouble inside, two militants standing outside opened indiscriminate firing in which their colleague and Nambardar were killed and another civilian, Hashim Din, was injured. Two other militants, one of whom has been identified by the local people as Mohd Yasir, fled from the spot.
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October - 23 
On October 23, two persons were arrested in connection with the explosion. West Midnapore District Police Superintendent Rajesh Singh told "We have arrested two suspects from the Jharkhand border, about 2 km from the explosion site near the forested
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On October 23, two persons were arrested in connection with the explosion. West Midnapore District Police Superintendent Rajesh Singh told "We have arrested two suspects from the Jharkhand border, about 2 km from the explosion site near the forested area of Belpahari village." He added, "They are not directly involved with the blast but have connections with Maoists, who are responsible for the explosion."
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October - 23 
The dead body of an unidentified person, who was shot dead by suspected militants on October 22-night, was recovered from Sekmaijin Konuma Mamang Leikai under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on October 23-morning.
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The dead body of an unidentified person, who was shot dead by suspected militants on October 22-night, was recovered from Sekmaijin Konuma Mamang Leikai under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on October 23-morning.
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October - 23 
Troops neutralised two militant hideouts at Mendhar in the Poonch district and Banihal in Doda district on October 23-evening. A cache of arms and ammunition, including one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, ten kilograms of explosive powder, one U
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Troops neutralised two militant hideouts at Mendhar in the Poonch district and Banihal in Doda district on October 23-evening. A cache of arms and ammunition, including one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, ten kilograms of explosive powder, one UBGL and two UBGL grenades and ten kilograms of explosives were recovered from the hideouts.
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October - 23 
Two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) cadres, identified as Paramjit Singh and Kamaljit Singh, were convicted and sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment by a special court on October 23, for assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant
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Two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) cadres, identified as Paramjit Singh and Kamaljit Singh, were convicted and sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment by a special court on October 23, for assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, in Chandigarh, reports The Hindu. The duo, described as human bombs in Police charge sheet, had reportedly had planned to revive terrorism and had been trained by BKI head, Jagtar Singh Hawara.
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October - 23 
Two militants managed to escape during an encounter between militants and the SFs at Burnsai in the Reasi district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two militants managed to escape during an encounter between militants and the SFs at Burnsai in the Reasi district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 23 
Two persons, including a woman, were killed and several others sustained injuries when militants set ablaze a passenger bus plying from Imphal to Guwahati at Naorijan area of Karbi Anglong district on October 23-night, according to Sangai Express. Th
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Two persons, including a woman, were killed and several others sustained injuries when militants set ablaze a passenger bus plying from Imphal to Guwahati at Naorijan area of Karbi Anglong district on October 23-night, according to Sangai Express. The slain passengers were identified as Robert Golmei of Tamenglong district in Manipur, an army personnel posted at Siliguri in West Bengal, and Gimphaliu, a 60 year old woman of Chalhaiba village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. Later, Manipur-based Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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October - 23 
Two suspected militants while trying to extract ransom from vehicles along National Highway-39 were shot dead by the Imphal West district police commandos during another encounter at Pourabi under Sekmai police station on the same evening. A hand gre
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Two suspected militants while trying to extract ransom from vehicles along National Highway-39 were shot dead by the Imphal West district police commandos during another encounter at Pourabi under Sekmai police station on the same evening. A hand grenade and one 9-mm pistol with three live rounds were recovered form the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 23 
Two top HM militants, identified as Mohammad Latief Chohan and Farooq Ahmad Chechi, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 23, reports Kashmir Times. According to police," Two AK 47 rif
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Two top HM militants, identified as Mohammad Latief Chohan and Farooq Ahmad Chechi, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 23, reports Kashmir Times. According to police," Two AK 47 rifles, six magazines, 80 rounds of AK ammunition, two pouches and literature were recovered from them."
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October - 23 
Under same police station, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khaidem Nanao Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in general area of New Longja on October 23. He was involved in drug trafficking and also in
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Under same police station, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khaidem Nanao Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in general area of New Longja on October 23. He was involved in drug trafficking and also in money transfer to the PLA camps in Myanmar
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October - 23 
A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze houses of Taliban militants, including Commander Qari Gulrez. The tribe has also banned the entry of relatives of Taliban militants in the areas it controls and has said it would expel, fine, and burn houses of th
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A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze houses of Taliban militants, including Commander Qari Gulrez. The tribe has also banned the entry of relatives of Taliban militants in the areas it controls and has said it would expel, fine, and burn houses of those who sheltered Taliban.
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October - 23 
Also in Khyber Agency, Taliban took control of a check post at Sahi Pull in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) and abducted five persons, including a policeman.
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Also in Khyber Agency, Taliban took control of a check post at Sahi Pull in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) and abducted five persons, including a policeman.
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October - 23 
An association of traders banned the entry of women in the busy Mingora bazaar after threats from Taliban militants.
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An association of traders banned the entry of women in the busy Mingora bazaar after threats from Taliban militants.
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October - 23 
At least four Taliban militants were killed in a clash with the security forces (SFs) in Khyber Agency on October 22, APP said, according to Daily Times. One Frontier Constabulary soldier was also injured. The SFs also arrested seven Taliban militant
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At least four Taliban militants were killed in a clash with the security forces (SFs) in Khyber Agency on October 22, APP said, according to Daily Times. One Frontier Constabulary soldier was also injured. The SFs also arrested seven Taliban militants from the Shah Kas area, APP said, including a Taliban commander it did not identify.
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October - 23 
Curfew was imposed in the Sadiqabad, Sunday Morr and Nawakaly areas of the agency headquarters in Khar.
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Curfew was imposed in the Sadiqabad, Sunday Morr and Nawakaly areas of the agency headquarters in Khar.
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October - 23 
Daily Times reports that Taliban militants beheaded a Police head constable, Bakht Ali, in the Charbagh tehsil (revenue division) near Mingora in the Swat area of NWFP on October 23. Bakht Ali was abducted on October 22. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan
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Daily Times reports that Taliban militants beheaded a Police head constable, Bakht Ali, in the Charbagh tehsil (revenue division) near Mingora in the Swat area of NWFP on October 23. Bakht Ali was abducted on October 22. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan confirmed the beheading.
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October - 23 
Frontier Corps Inspector General Maj Gen Tariq Khan has alleged that Taliban militants are infiltrating from Afghanistan into Pakistan to help those battling security forces in Bajaur Agency. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Khan said he also raised th
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Frontier Corps Inspector General Maj Gen Tariq Khan has alleged that Taliban militants are infiltrating from Afghanistan into Pakistan to help those battling security forces in Bajaur Agency. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Khan said he also raised the infiltration issue with NATO, US and Afghan authorities in Afghanistan after which the infiltration had reduced ‘to an extent’. He said about 200 Taliban militants from Afghanistan entered Bajaur every two or three days to fight the security forces in the initial days of the military operation. He claimed that Taliban militants in Bajaur were fighting Pakistani security forces under the leadership of Afghan commander, Qari Ziaur Rehman. He said that Chechen, Uzbek, Afghan and Turkmen terrorists were present in Bajaur and were receiving assistance from ‘foreign countries’. He did not name the countries. He said that security forces had captured about 40-km area in Bajaur including Khar, Tank, Khata, Rashkai and Loyesam and claimed that the agency would be cleared of Taliban by the end of November. The military operation in Bajaur had been given more importance than those in other Tribal Areas because ‘it is an important area in strategic terms and provides easy access to Afghanistan, Mohmand Agency, Dir, Swat and settled areas of the NWFP’. It could be considered the centre of the battle, he added.
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October - 23 
Security forces carried out ground and air strikes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 23, killing at least 35 Taliban militants, Frontier Constabulary (FC) sources told APP, reported Daily Times. Jet fighters continued targeting suspected Taliba
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Security forces carried out ground and air strikes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 23, killing at least 35 Taliban militants, Frontier Constabulary (FC) sources told APP, reported Daily Times. Jet fighters continued targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam and Charmang areas, killing eight associates of Taliban commander Maulvi Omer in an attack on a hideout in Badan. Omar’s house had been destroyed in an earlier operation. Ground forces also pounded Taliban positions with artillery.
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October - 23 
Suspected US drones fired missiles on October 23 into a madrassa (seminary) set up by veteran pro-Taliban commander, Jalaluddin Haqqani, killing eight people and wounding six others, near Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, security off
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Suspected US drones fired missiles on October 23 into a madrassa (seminary) set up by veteran pro-Taliban commander, Jalaluddin Haqqani, killing eight people and wounding six others, near Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, security officials said, according to Daily Times. "At 2:25am, two spy drones fired three missiles at the madrassa of Mullah Mansoor," an unnamed security official said. "Eight militants were sleeping in the courtyard. All of them were killed. They were local militants," a villager standing at the scene of the strike told Reuters. Security officials said the Madrassa Sirajul Uloom – three kilometres from Miranshah near Danday Darpa Khel on the Miranshah-Afghanistan road – was set up by Haqqani during the 1980s ‘jihad’ against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. It was currently run by one of Haqqani’s commanders, Mullah Mansoor, and was recently used as a guesthouse for ‘international and local students travelling from other areas’, they told AFP. The earlier missile strike on September 8 targeting another house owned by Haqqani killed 23 people, including members of Haqqani’s extended family, security officials said.
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October - 23 
Taliban militants killed at least eight pro-government Ferozkhel tribal elders in an ambush in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were returning from a jirga (council) to discuss strategies for combating Talib
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Taliban militants killed at least eight pro-government Ferozkhel tribal elders in an ambush in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were returning from a jirga (council) to discuss strategies for combating Taliban in the agency when their vehicle was stopped in the Babraki Ziarat area on the Oblana-Kohat road, local official Ahmed Khan said. "Armed Taliban stopped their vehicle, ordered the tribesmen to come out and shot them dead one by one," he said. 16 Taliban militants had been made hostage and two killed in recent clashes with the Ferozkhel tribal militia. Taliban so far have not accepted responsibility for the attack.
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October - 23 
The political administration destroyed the house of an unidentified Taliban commander in the Sidiqabad locality.
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The political administration destroyed the house of an unidentified Taliban commander in the Sidiqabad locality.
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October - 23 
The security forces ‘are constantly making advancements’ the FC officials said, adding, they had ‘strengthened their positions’ in the strategically important Loyesam town establishing checkpoints.
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The security forces ‘are constantly making advancements’ the FC officials said, adding, they had ‘strengthened their positions’ in the strategically important Loyesam town establishing checkpoints.
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October - 23 
Minister for Education and a member of the talks team Renu Yadav said the government would start the dialogue process with the armed groups operating in Terai immediately after the Tihar festival. The Minister further informed that the government has
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Minister for Education and a member of the talks team Renu Yadav said the government would start the dialogue process with the armed groups operating in Terai immediately after the Tihar festival. The Minister further informed that the government has already established contact with half a dozen armed groups in Terai and is holding "informal talks".
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October - 23 
Nepal News reports that a school teacher, identified as Sunil Raya Yadav, was shot dead by an unidentified group in Prempur Village Development Committee of Rautahat district on October 23-evening. He was an active cadre of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (
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Nepal News reports that a school teacher, identified as Sunil Raya Yadav, was shot dead by an unidentified group in Prempur Village Development Committee of Rautahat district on October 23-evening. He was an active cadre of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF). Nobody has claimed responsibility for the murder.
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October - 23 
A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) was killed in 'crossfire' between GMF cadres and Police at Alampur village under Sadar sub-district of Kushtia on October 23, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist was identified as Abdul Mazid of the
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A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) was killed in 'crossfire' between GMF cadres and Police at Alampur village under Sadar sub-district of Kushtia on October 23, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist was identified as Abdul Mazid of the same village. Police sources said that they received information regarding a secret meeting of the GMF cadres at Baliapara Bazar at Alampur and a raid was conducted accordingly. During the shootout Mazid was killed while other GMF cadres managed to escape. Police recovered a rifle and six bullets from the spot. Police sources said that Mazid had surrendered to the government under an amnesty programme declared by the Awami League-led government in 1999. However, after being released from the jail on bail in 2001, he started his extremist activities.
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October - 23 
At Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district, the SFs destroyed seven trench lines of the LTTE.
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At Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district, the SFs destroyed seven trench lines of the LTTE.
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October - 23 
During another clearing operation in the Nochchimunai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon and one belt order.
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During another clearing operation in the Nochchimunai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon and one belt order.
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October - 23 
In a meeting with the heads and editors of media at the presidential secretariat, Karuna had said that Police powers should not be devolved in to provincial councils, a provision under the 13 amendment to the constitution. "We do not need police powe
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In a meeting with the heads and editors of media at the presidential secretariat, Karuna had said that Police powers should not be devolved in to provincial councils, a provision under the 13 amendment to the constitution. "We do not need police powers at the moment because of the current security situation," he had said at the meeting chaired by President Mahinda Rajapakse.
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October - 23 
The entire Jaffna peninsula and its islands, marking a new turn of events protested against LTTE’s continuing disruption of supply of essentials and normalcy after staging a total shutdown on October 23.
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The entire Jaffna peninsula and its islands, marking a new turn of events protested against LTTE’s continuing disruption of supply of essentials and normalcy after staging a total shutdown on October 23.
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October - 23 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Sankathi on October 23 reported that two top Sea Tigers (cadres of the Sea Wing of the LTTE), identified as "Lieutenant Colonels" Elakkiya and Kuberan, were killed in the abortive suicide attemp
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Sankathi on October 23 reported that two top Sea Tigers (cadres of the Sea Wing of the LTTE), identified as "Lieutenant Colonels" Elakkiya and Kuberan, were killed in the abortive suicide attempt on the merchant ship, Nimalawa, on October 22, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. As reported earlier, the LTTE suicide boats targeted two merchant ships carrying essential items to the civilians in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
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October - 23 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel repulsed an LTTE attack in the Pothuvil area of Ampara district and recovered four mobile phones, one military-type uniform, 80 T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, one water bottle and three field dressings.
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel repulsed an LTTE attack in the Pothuvil area of Ampara district and recovered four mobile phones, one military-type uniform, 80 T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, one water bottle and three field dressings.
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October - 23 
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) leadership has reportedly distanced itself from the stand taken by its leader, Karuna, over the devolution of powers and has demanded for police powers. Kumarasamy Nandagopan a.k.a. Raghu told BBC Tamil Serv
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The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) leadership has reportedly distanced itself from the stand taken by its leader, Karuna, over the devolution of powers and has demanded for police powers. Kumarasamy Nandagopan a.k.a. Raghu told BBC Tamil Service that the TMVP is for the full devolution of powers, including police powers, to the regions, contrary to views expressed by Karuna. Stressing that he is the president of the party according to the registration documents, he said that Karuna’s opinion is not that of the party. "This announcement by him is shocking to us. This opinion cannot be considered as the opinion of the party or its general council. We are also of the view that devolution of powers at least to the extent of stated in the 13 amendment should be given not only to us but also to all the provincial councils," Kumarasamy Nandagopan said. He added that a formal letter was sent to Karuna by the TMVP general secretary asking for explanation.
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October - 23 
The troops also neutralised an unspecified number of LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam, Tannimurippukulam and Gajabapura areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops also neutralised an unspecified number of LTTE bunkers in the Andankulam, Tannimurippukulam and Gajabapura areas of Vavuniya district.
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October - 23 
The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Mundipurippu in the Vavuniya district, Vannerikkulam north and Pillawarayankadu in the Kilinochchi district, Mankulam and Tannimurippukulam in the Mullaitivu district an
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The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Mundipurippu in the Vavuniya district, Vannerikkulam north and Pillawarayankadu in the Kilinochchi district, Mankulam and Tannimurippukulam in the Mullaitivu district and Andankulam and Otiyamale in the Vavuniya district and inflicted an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit on October 23, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 23 
The troops repulsed an LTTE attack towards the security force’s (SF’s) FDL in the Kariyalanmodai area of Vavuniya district inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit.
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The troops repulsed an LTTE attack towards the security force’s (SF’s) FDL in the Kariyalanmodai area of Vavuniya district inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit.
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October - 23 
Troops captured Gajabapura area in the Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details are awaited.
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Troops captured Gajabapura area in the Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties to the LTTE. The details are awaited.
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October - 23 
Troops on clearing operation in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district recovered two decomposed dead bodies of LTTE militants along with three T-56 weapons.
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Troops on clearing operation in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district recovered two decomposed dead bodies of LTTE militants along with three T-56 weapons.
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October - 24 
According to Telegraph, Police has established direct links with Hira Sarania, leader of the ‘709th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), to bring overground the last potent fighting arm of the outfit. Police sources said “th
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According to Telegraph, Police has established direct links with Hira Sarania, leader of the ‘709th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), to bring overground the last potent fighting arm of the outfit. Police sources said “though Sarania had not committed himself for peace but not rejected the idea either”. “He had not snapped communication with us, which itself raises a lot of hope”, unidentified Police sources said. The ‘sergeant major’ of ULFA, Bhaskar Rajbongshi, who surrendered in Guwahati a couple of months back, was acting as the link between the police and the battalion commander. After his surrender, Rajbongshi got in touch with Sarania to persuade him to follow the path of the leaders of the 28th battalion.
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October - 24 
A civilian, Khumanthem Poireiton Singh, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants near Haobam Marak Chingtham in the Imphal West district on October 24-night, according to Sangai Express.
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A civilian, Khumanthem Poireiton Singh, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants near Haobam Marak Chingtham in the Imphal West district on October 24-night, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 24 
A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Siraj Din, was arrested by security forces (SFs) near Trikuta Complex General Bus Stand area of Jammu district on October 24, reports Kashmir Times. Six rounds of AK ammunition and a letter he
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A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Siraj Din, was arrested by security forces (SFs) near Trikuta Complex General Bus Stand area of Jammu district on October 24, reports Kashmir Times. Six rounds of AK ammunition and a letter head of LeT were recovered from him.
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October - 24 
According to Tripurainfo, an unidentified militant was shot dead by the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel during an encounter at Adhikaripara under Manu police station in the Dhalai district on October 24.
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According to Tripurainfo, an unidentified militant was shot dead by the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel during an encounter at Adhikaripara under Manu police station in the Dhalai district on October 24.
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October - 24 
Altogether 305 surrendered cadres of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) joined the District Congress Committee of Hailakandi.
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Altogether 305 surrendered cadres of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) joined the District Congress Committee of Hailakandi.
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October - 24 
Another encounter between the army and militants occurred at Jibla Dhok in the Poonch district on October 24. However, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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Another encounter between the army and militants occurred at Jibla Dhok in the Poonch district on October 24. However, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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October - 24 
Armed naxalites (left-wing extremists) damaged a church in Yenasar village in the Gadchiroli district on October 24, reports Times of India. The armed naxalites first locked the doors of houses from outside and then damaged the place of worship, brea
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Armed naxalites (left-wing extremists) damaged a church in Yenasar village in the Gadchiroli district on October 24, reports Times of India. The armed naxalites first locked the doors of houses from outside and then damaged the place of worship, breaking its chairs and tables, police sources said. They also shouted pro-Naxal movement slogans before fleeing.
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October - 24 
Express Buzz reports that 11 Maoist posters appeared at different places of Gudari under Gunupur subdivision of Rayagada district on October 24. The posters asked Congress party leader Raghunath Patro to restore the adivasi (tribal) lands he is alleg
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Express Buzz reports that 11 Maoist posters appeared at different places of Gudari under Gunupur subdivision of Rayagada district on October 24. The posters asked Congress party leader Raghunath Patro to restore the adivasi (tribal) lands he is alleged to have possessed and return INR 700,000 he is said to have amassed during elections. The Maoists threatened to punish him with death unless he complies with directives. Some posters also asked the newly-elected Notified Area Council (NAC) chairman Ladi Someswar Rao to resign from his post and return lands to adivasis. Posters indicated that unless he complies with the demand, he would be “meted with the same punishment they gave to Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati.” Four posters appeared at NAC office, four at block office, two at daily market and one at a shop.
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October - 24 
Nagaland Police arrested a person, Akbar Ali, when he was extorting money from shops in the name of Non-Accordist faction of the Naga National Council (NNC) around Bata Charali area in Dimapur on October 24, according to Nagaland Post. Police recover
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Nagaland Police arrested a person, Akbar Ali, when he was extorting money from shops in the name of Non-Accordist faction of the Naga National Council (NNC) around Bata Charali area in Dimapur on October 24, according to Nagaland Post. Police recovered several money receipts of the faction from his possession.
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October - 24 
On October 23, an unidentified Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre was arrested from the Nagda district of Madhya Pradesh in connection with the July 26 serial blasts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Police said on October 24, reports The Hindu.
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On October 23, an unidentified Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre was arrested from the Nagda district of Madhya Pradesh in connection with the July 26 serial blasts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Police said on October 24, reports The Hindu.
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October - 24 
On October 23, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three persons on charges of being involved in the September 29 blast in Malegaon of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. They were identified as a sadhvi (female saint) Pragnya Singh Chandrapal Singh,
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On October 23, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three persons on charges of being involved in the September 29 blast in Malegaon of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. They were identified as a sadhvi (female saint) Pragnya Singh Chandrapal Singh, Shiv Narayan Gopal Singh Kalsanghra, and Shyam Bhawarlal Sahu. While Pragnya Singh was arrested from Surat, the other two persons were arrested from unspecified places in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Nashik Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court remanded the arrested to police custody till November 3. The three accused reportedly had started Rashtriya Jagran Manch, a sister organisation of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). They have been booked under various sections of the Indian Explosives Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The ATS chief Hemant Karkare said that the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) report had revealed “traces of RDX” in the September 29 blast in Malegaon.
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October - 24 
Posters were also put up by the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) in Biramitrapur and Barelipata villages, the Jahaditoli, Hatibari Hospital and Olhani Chhak areas of Purunapani in Sundergarh district
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Posters were also put up by the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) in Biramitrapur and Barelipata villages, the Jahaditoli, Hatibari Hospital and Olhani Chhak areas of Purunapani in Sundergarh district threatening the Police administration, reports Dharitri.
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October - 24 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, on October 24 rejected the talks offer made by Meghalaya Director General of Police B. K. Dey Sawian, who recently stated that the doors were open for the Kh
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, on October 24 rejected the talks offer made by Meghalaya Director General of Police B. K. Dey Sawian, who recently stated that the doors were open for the Khasi outfit to come to the negotiating table. "HNLC has no agenda to hold talks with the State Government or its Police Department as they are only actors of the Indian Puppet Government," Nongtraw said. He added that the State Government's invitation to HNLC for talks was aimed at creating "mistrust and confusion among the people." The HNLC said that it had sent a letter to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2003 offering to hold talks, adding the outfit was yet to get a reply from the Centre. The report added that the HNLC had earlier prioritised six points to be included in the cease-fire agreement with the Centre. They included lifting of the ban on the outfit, talks in a "neutral" country with safe passage to its cadres, supporters and sympathisers and a transparent agenda for talks.
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October - 24 
Troops claimed to have foiled an explosion attempt by arresting a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Priyojit Singh alias Inaocha, from near the Kanglatongbi bridge along the National Highway
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Troops claimed to have foiled an explosion attempt by arresting a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Priyojit Singh alias Inaocha, from near the Kanglatongbi bridge along the National Highway 39 in the Senapati district on October 24. Explosive material, detonator and all items necessary for preparation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) were recovered from his possession. He confessed during interrogation that he was involved in the October 21 IED blast in Imphal.
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October - 24 
Two more suspected militants, identified as Farooq Ahmed and Sham-ud-Din, were arrested by SFs at Raghunath Bazar in the Jammu district.
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Two more suspected militants, identified as Farooq Ahmed and Sham-ud-Din, were arrested by SFs at Raghunath Bazar in the Jammu district.
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October - 24 
ULFA on October 24 accused Jiten Dutta, a senior pro-talks leader of 28th battalion, of killing many innocent people, while he was in the outfit, to destroy the image of the outfit with the help of Indian security force. The accusation comes in the w
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ULFA on October 24 accused Jiten Dutta, a senior pro-talks leader of 28th battalion, of killing many innocent people, while he was in the outfit, to destroy the image of the outfit with the help of Indian security force. The accusation comes in the wake of protests by civilians in Kakopathar area of Tinsukia district over the killing of youths in the Kumsang reserve forest on September 30. The statement also mentioned that the killing was carried out without the knowledge of the outfit’s top leadership. The ULFA spokesperson said that protests in Kakopathar against the outfit over the killings were also instigated by Dutta.
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October - 24 
A grand jirga (council) of Mamoond tribes’ elders was in progress at Badaan till the reports came in. The aim of the jirga is to extend full co-operation to the SFs to restore the government’s writ in the area.
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A grand jirga (council) of Mamoond tribes’ elders was in progress at Badaan till the reports came in. The aim of the jirga is to extend full co-operation to the SFs to restore the government’s writ in the area.
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October - 24 
Daily Times reported that two beheaded bodies were recovered from the Mingora and Kanju areas of Swat district in the NWFP on October 24.
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Daily Times reported that two beheaded bodies were recovered from the Mingora and Kanju areas of Swat district in the NWFP on October 24.
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October - 24 
Locals from the upper areas of Matta tehsil (revenue division) formed a lashkar (militia) of more than 4,000 armed men and ordered Taliban militants to leave the area in three days. The decision was made in a jirga (council) held at Labat High School
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Locals from the upper areas of Matta tehsil (revenue division) formed a lashkar (militia) of more than 4,000 armed men and ordered Taliban militants to leave the area in three days. The decision was made in a jirga (council) held at Labat High School with Pir Samiullah in the chair. Elders from the neighbouring areas also attended the jirga. The jirga said the educational institutes and health centres in the area should be opened soon. Safety committees at village level were also formed in the jirga. Around 500 armed men were deputed to guard the jirga. The tribal elders decided that neither Taliban nor security forces would be allowed to enter the area. The elders said the lashkar would patrol the area in order protect the local people.
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October - 24 
Security forces (SFs) on October 24 targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency in the FATA, killing 12 Taliban militants and wounding many others, reports Daily Times. Sources said the SFs backed by tanks and helicopter gun
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Security forces (SFs) on October 24 targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency in the FATA, killing 12 Taliban militants and wounding many others, reports Daily Times. Sources said the SFs backed by tanks and helicopter gun ships pounded Taliban positions in the Charmang, Chinar, Kohi and Banda areas of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) and Zobandar and Anzrai areas in the Khar tehsil. The SFs also advanced in the Zoband and Luijor areas of Khar tehsil and strengthened their positions, the sources said, adding, the forces destroyed a number of underground bunkers of the Taliban in these areas. Jet aircraft also bombed Taliban hideouts in the Shinkot area of the agency.
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October - 24 
Taliban militants beheaded two men in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA after accusing them of spying for neighbouring Afghanistan, local officials said on October 24, according to Daily Times. The bodies of the men were found dumped near a road in
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Taliban militants beheaded two men in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA after accusing them of spying for neighbouring Afghanistan, local officials said on October 24, according to Daily Times. The bodies of the men were found dumped near a road in Azam Warsak on October 24, a security official said. Their killers left a note in Pashto language claiming that the slain men, who were abducted five days ago, had confessed to being spies, said a local administration official. “During interrogation they told us that they had come after taking money from Afghanistan for espionage. They also disclosed the names of some of their colleagues,” the official quoted the note as saying.
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October - 24 
Kantipuronline reports that a powerful bomb exploded at the office of Construction Entrepreneurs Association in Rajbiraj of Saptari district on October 24. While no human casualty was reported, four rooms of the two-storey building were damaged in t
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Kantipuronline reports that a powerful bomb exploded at the office of Construction Entrepreneurs Association in Rajbiraj of Saptari district on October 24. While no human casualty was reported, four rooms of the two-storey building were damaged in the explosion. Meanwhile, Saptari district coordinator of the Ranbir faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-Ranbir), Kishan, claimed the responsibility for the explosion. Talking to Kantipuronline over telephone, Kishan said that the action was taken symbolically after announcement of an alliance of seven Terai outfits waging armed movement in the southern plains of Terai. The alliance has been named as Madhesh Rastra Janatantrik Krantikari Morcha.
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October - 24 
Local businessmen in the Bhojpur district headquarters received threatening letters issued by the Kirat Janabadi Workers Party (KJWP) demanding NR 500,000 from each of them within seven days. The letters signed by KJWP Khotang district in charge Kain
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Local businessmen in the Bhojpur district headquarters received threatening letters issued by the Kirat Janabadi Workers Party (KJWP) demanding NR 500,000 from each of them within seven days. The letters signed by KJWP Khotang district in charge Kainla Khambu mentioned that the donation has been asked for the establishment of free Khambuwan and Limbuwan states.
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October - 24 
The cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Singha Durbar on October 24, after being postponed twice earlier, ended without making any decision on formation of the much-hyped special committee to look after the army integration. Earlie
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The cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Singha Durbar on October 24, after being postponed twice earlier, ended without making any decision on formation of the much-hyped special committee to look after the army integration. Earlier in the day, the parties arrived at a consensus over the formation of the committee after the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) agreed to the proposal that the special committee should be headed by a leader from a party other than the CPN-M.
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October - 24 
On October 24, Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres killed a trader at a market in Tarash of Sirajganj district, reports Daily Star. The victim was identified as Abul Kalam Azad of Paikora village. Police and eyewitnesses said that a group of
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On October 24, Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres killed a trader at a market in Tarash of Sirajganj district, reports Daily Star. The victim was identified as Abul Kalam Azad of Paikora village. Police and eyewitnesses said that a group of 20 or 25 armed extremists entered the shop of Azad at Katagari Bazar and shot him with a pistol. The group left the scene chanting slogans of PBCP.
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October - 24 
On October 24, the troops recovered 10-kg explosive chargers with eight detonators, 5-kg claymore mines with one detonator, 2.5-kg suicide kit with one detonator, 3-kg explosive chargers with two detonators, two claymore stands and two hand grenades
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On October 24, the troops recovered 10-kg explosive chargers with eight detonators, 5-kg claymore mines with one detonator, 2.5-kg suicide kit with one detonator, 3-kg explosive chargers with two detonators, two claymore stands and two hand grenades at Madhu in the Kandasaminagar area of Mannar district.
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October - 24 
One hand grenade was recovered by the troops on duty in the Maradana area of Colombo district.
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One hand grenade was recovered by the troops on duty in the Maradana area of Colombo district.
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October - 24 
The Sri Lankan defence ministry says it is suspending the release of casualty figures during the current fighting in the north of the country. "We took this decision to stop confusion. Recent times, there were instances when different government agen
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The Sri Lankan defence ministry says it is suspending the release of casualty figures during the current fighting in the north of the country. "We took this decision to stop confusion. Recent times, there were instances when different government agencies had given conflicting figures of casualties," the Director General of the Media Centre for National Security, Laxman Hulugalle, told the BBC Sinhala service. "Casualty figures varied depending on the source. I accept that they are all government sources but they do not always have the same figures. This can be damaging when quoted by the media. In a war situation like the one we are in at the moment, it is important to be selective about what can be revealed. In a battle it is important to concentrate on the territory we gained rather than the amount of men we lose," Hulugalle said. The move comes after the defence ministry said 33 troops were killed at the weekend, an unusually high figure for the authorities to admit to. The figures were later denied by another government department.
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October - 24 
Troops during a search and clear operation in the Bakmitiyawa area of Batticaloa district recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb.
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Troops during a search and clear operation in the Bakmitiyawa area of Batticaloa district recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb.
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October - 25 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as self-styled ‘private’ Hopeto Sumi, was killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Phaiphijang Colony in Dimapur on Octo
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as self-styled ‘private’ Hopeto Sumi, was killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Phaiphijang Colony in Dimapur on October 25- morning, reports Telegraph.
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October - 25 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Elangbam Shantajit Singh alias Shanta, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Keirak Leirak Achouba under Kakching police station in the
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Elangbam Shantajit Singh alias Shanta, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in the general area of Keirak Leirak Achouba under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on October 25, reports Imphal Free Press. Four live rounds of AK-47 rifle were recovered from his possession.
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October - 25 
According to Telegraph, five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants and a soldier were killed during an encounter between a joint team of the Army and Central Reserve Police Force personnel and militants at Mahina village in the Nalbari d
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According to Telegraph, five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants and a soldier were killed during an encounter between a joint team of the Army and Central Reserve Police Force personnel and militants at Mahina village in the Nalbari district on October 25-night. The slain militants, including one identified as Corporal Sanjit Sarania, belonged to the ‘709th battalion’ of the ULFA. One kilogram of RDX, four pistols, two grenades, one radio set, 29 rounds of live ammunition, one K.G. of urea, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), nine detonators, five magazines of Self Loaded Rifles (SLR) and fuse wires were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 25 
An over ground worker (OGW) of the militants, identified as Rustam Ali, was arrested by troops from Gool in the Ramban district on October 25.
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An over ground worker (OGW) of the militants, identified as Rustam Ali, was arrested by troops from Gool in the Ramban district on October 25.
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October - 25 
Imphal Free Press reports that suspected militants opened fire at the residence of a gynaecologist, Sukumar, resulting in the damage of his two wheeler vehicle at Keisamthong Hodam Leirak in the Imphal West district on October 25-evening.
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Imphal Free Press reports that suspected militants opened fire at the residence of a gynaecologist, Sukumar, resulting in the damage of his two wheeler vehicle at Keisamthong Hodam Leirak in the Imphal West district on October 25-evening.
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October - 25 
Police arrested Birendra alias Japa Joboranga, a naxalite (left-wing extremist) from Galamguda village in Chandrapur block of Rayagada district on October 25, reports The Hindu. A.K. Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rayagada, said Birendra was in
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Police arrested Birendra alias Japa Joboranga, a naxalite (left-wing extremist) from Galamguda village in Chandrapur block of Rayagada district on October 25, reports The Hindu. A.K. Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rayagada, said Birendra was involved in many cases in Gajapati and Kandhamal districts and was on his way to attend a meeting when he was arrested.
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October - 25 
Sudama Uraon, a naxalite (left-wing extremist) wanted in connection with the murder of a divisional forest officer (DFO) was arrested following an encounter at Mankala village in Uttar Pradesh's Sonebhadra district, reports The Hindu. Police sources
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Sudama Uraon, a naxalite (left-wing extremist) wanted in connection with the murder of a divisional forest officer (DFO) was arrested following an encounter at Mankala village in Uttar Pradesh's Sonebhadra district, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that a gun and 30 cartridges were recovered from his possession. A native of Bhabhua district in Bihar, Uraon had been absconding since 2002 after the murder of DFO Sanaj Singh in Rohtash. Uraon carried a cash reward of over INR 100,000 on his head.
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October - 25 
The Dhubri District Police seized crude arms and explosives from a factory at Tambakubari-I village under Bogribari police station, according to Telegraph. Khaibor Ali, an arms supplier who used to run the factory, was arrested. Police claimed to hav
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The Dhubri District Police seized crude arms and explosives from a factory at Tambakubari-I village under Bogribari police station, according to Telegraph. Khaibor Ali, an arms supplier who used to run the factory, was arrested. Police claimed to have foiled plans to trigger a blast in the run-up to Diwali (Festival of Light) celebrations. The factory supplied firearms and ammunition to militant groups, including the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and bandit gangs operating in lower Assam districts. Police seized 30 hand-made live ammunition of rifles, 197 empty cartridges of revolvers and pistols, 1 kilogram of explosives and 1.5kilogram of lead. However, five persons engaged in manufacturing arms and ammunition managed to escape.
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October - 25 
The security forces (SFs) recovered a grenade kept in an envelope from Shaheed Park in the Pulwama district. The grenade was later defused.
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The security forces (SFs) recovered a grenade kept in an envelope from Shaheed Park in the Pulwama district. The grenade was later defused.
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October - 25 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they opened fire on four militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Line of Control (LoC) at Zibla dhok in Sabjian belt of Poonch district on October 24-night, reports Daily Excelsior. Milit
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they opened fire on four militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Line of Control (LoC) at Zibla dhok in Sabjian belt of Poonch district on October 24-night, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants reportedly managed to retrieve after a brief exchange of fire.
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October - 25 
Two persons, Mohd Shafi Seer and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, who were asked by militant groups to carry out grenade attack during polls, were arrested by the SFs from Handwara area of Kupwara district on October25. One hand grenade each was recovered from
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Two persons, Mohd Shafi Seer and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, who were asked by militant groups to carry out grenade attack during polls, were arrested by the SFs from Handwara area of Kupwara district on October25. One hand grenade each was recovered from them. While Seer was operating for Al Badr, Bhat was carrying out the assignment for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit. They were asked to lob hand grenades at public places to thwart people’s participation in upcoming elections.
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October - 25 
A man died when a landmine exploded in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Balochistan on October 25, police sources said, reports Daily Times. The sources said that Haji Abdul Qadir accidentally stepped on a landmine which went off, killing him instantly.
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A man died when a landmine exploded in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Balochistan on October 25, police sources said, reports Daily Times. The sources said that Haji Abdul Qadir accidentally stepped on a landmine which went off, killing him instantly.
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October - 25 
Daily Times reports that six people were killed and four injured when two rival groups fought each other using heavy weapons in the remote area of Mandal Daag in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 25. The battle contin
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Daily Times reports that six people were killed and four injured when two rival groups fought each other using heavy weapons in the remote area of Mandal Daag in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 25. The battle continued for hours wherein both sides resorted to heavy firing. Swat Taliban spokesman, Haji Muslim Khan, disclaimed any responsibility of the incident. “This is an internal dispute between two rival groups,” he said, adding, that the Taliban had no connection with it.
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October - 25 
Geo News said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan spokesman, Maulvi Umar, had been killed when an air strike in the Budano area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 25 targeted a cave he was in, according to Daily Times.
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Geo News said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan spokesman, Maulvi Umar, had been killed when an air strike in the Budano area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 25 targeted a cave he was in, according to Daily Times.
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October - 25 
The security forces have killed 1,500 Taliban militants during the Bajaur operation so far and regained complete control of strategic towns including Loyesam, military officials said at a media briefing. 95 civilians and 73 troops were also killed du
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The security forces have killed 1,500 Taliban militants during the Bajaur operation so far and regained complete control of strategic towns including Loyesam, military officials said at a media briefing. 95 civilians and 73 troops were also killed during the operation codenamed “Sherdill”, Frontier Corps Inspector General Maj Gen Tariq Khan and ISPR Director General Maj Gen Athar Abbas told reporters. They said 950 Taliban militants had also been arrested during the operation that began in August, 2008, including 300 foreign terrorists mainly from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Soldiers fought a fierce battle with the well-prepared Taliban militants battling hard from networks of tunnels and fortified compounds especially in the Tang Khata, Rashkai, Khazana and Loyesam, they said. “No other agency has been prepared for a battle like this,” Gen Tariq Khan said. “The worst is over . . . I think we’ve turned the corner.” But he added that the operation “could go for several months before the area is completely cleared of militants”. Gen Athar Abbas said Taliban had set up a ‘parallel system of administration’ in the Mamund, Charmang and Salarzai tehsils (revenue division). He said they were attacking security forces, had set up parallel courts beheading people in public, granting business licences and collecting taxes. They had killed 12 tribal elders in 2008 by August.
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October - 25 
Two people, identified as Mian Azhar and Muhammad Qayyum, were killed and two others, Liaqat Ali and Barkat Ali, injured when a mortar shell hit a house in the Roringar village in Matta on October 25-night.
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Two people, identified as Mian Azhar and Muhammad Qayyum, were killed and two others, Liaqat Ali and Barkat Ali, injured when a mortar shell hit a house in the Roringar village in Matta on October 25-night.
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October - 25 
Unidentified assailants killed a man and his son in the Detpanai village of Matta tehsil.
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Unidentified assailants killed a man and his son in the Detpanai village of Matta tehsil.
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October - 25 
Four Maoist insurgents were injured in a clash with locals in Jhapa on October 25.
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Four Maoist insurgents were injured in a clash with locals in Jhapa on October 25.
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October - 25 
Daily Star reports that two cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested at Abbas Bazar village at Shibganj in the Chapainawabganj district on October 25. They were identified as Rafiqul Islam (27) and Hajrat Ali (22). Police rec
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Daily Star reports that two cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested at Abbas Bazar village at Shibganj in the Chapainawabganj district on October 25. They were identified as Rafiqul Islam (27) and Hajrat Ali (22). Police recovered documents of the JMB from their possession.
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October - 25 
Police arrested two 'most wanted extremists' from a shrimp enclosure at Shalue village under Dumuria sub-district of Khulna district on October 25. The arrested were identified as Rupchand Biswas (42) and Pratap Biswas (36), younger brothers of Shail
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Police arrested two 'most wanted extremists' from a shrimp enclosure at Shalue village under Dumuria sub-district of Khulna district on October 25. The arrested were identified as Rupchand Biswas (42) and Pratap Biswas (36), younger brothers of Shailen Biswas, 'operation commander' of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP). Both were charged with extortion, illegal occupation of shrimp enclosures and planning criminal operations in south western districts. Police recovered a pipe gun and seven live cartridges from their possession.
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October - 25 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the troops confronted with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, inflicting casualties to the outfit.
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the troops confronted with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, inflicting casualties to the outfit.
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October - 25 
During separate confrontations in the Iranamadu, Kokuvil, Vannerikkulam, Kalmadu and Tannimurippukulam areas of Kilinochchi district, the troops inflicted large number of casualties to the LTTE.
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During separate confrontations in the Iranamadu, Kokuvil, Vannerikkulam, Kalmadu and Tannimurippukulam areas of Kilinochchi district, the troops inflicted large number of casualties to the LTTE.
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October - 25 
In a separate clash, the security forces (SFs) killed and injured an unspecified number of militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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In a separate clash, the security forces (SFs) killed and injured an unspecified number of militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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October - 25 
Troops directed small arms and mortar fire targeting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on several occasions in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district on October 25, inflicting heavy casualties the outfit.
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Troops directed small arms and mortar fire targeting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on several occasions in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district on October 25, inflicting heavy casualties the outfit.
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October - 26 
According to sources, there was an intelligence report suggesting that Lashkar commander Abdullah had been on a recruitment spree under instructions from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Kerala's Malappuram district was chosen as one
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According to sources, there was an intelligence report suggesting that Lashkar commander Abdullah had been on a recruitment spree under instructions from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Kerala's Malappuram district was chosen as one of the targets in South India. The documents recovered from the killed militants, include a diagram and method to assemble Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Malayalam, the sources said. Central agencies had been monitoring certain leads which said a group of people hailing from Kerala along with LeT's support were trying to enter Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) through North Kashmir. LeT has been trying to make inroads into the country's hinterland and had sought recruits from various parts of the country.
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October - 26 
Around 30 militants led by a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Rafel Maradona of the ‘709th battalion’ of the ULFA declared cease-fire on October 26 , according to Assam Tribune. The report added that they are camping at a designated area in Moiradonga
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Around 30 militants led by a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Rafel Maradona of the ‘709th battalion’ of the ULFA declared cease-fire on October 26 , according to Assam Tribune. The report added that they are camping at a designated area in Moiradonga.
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Imphal Free Press quoting police source reports that three truck drivers, belonging to Manipur, who were abducted from Dimapur on October 26-evening by suspected Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, were later released on October 27, after they paid
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Imphal Free Press quoting police source reports that three truck drivers, belonging to Manipur, who were abducted from Dimapur on October 26-evening by suspected Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, were later released on October 27, after they paid the ransom worth INR 15,000 to the abductors. They were reportedly attached to the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
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October - 26 
On October 26 morning, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a police party and killed four personnel near Korepalli village under Rajaram Khanla police station in Aheri tehsil (revenue division) in the Gadchiroli district, rep
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On October 26 morning, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a police party and killed four personnel near Korepalli village under Rajaram Khanla police station in Aheri tehsil (revenue division) in the Gadchiroli district, reports Indian Express. The 23-member Police party, a C-60 commando unit with four officers, was on a routine patrol in the area. The killed policemen have been identified as provisional sub-inspector S R Parekar and constables Vinod Uike, Ajay Maste and Vasant Madavi.
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October - 26 
On October 26, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested one more suspect, identified as Major Prabhakar Kulkarni (retired), from Pune being linked with September 29 Malegaon and Modasa blasts, reports The Hindu. Kulkarni was
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On October 26, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested one more suspect, identified as Major Prabhakar Kulkarni (retired), from Pune being linked with September 29 Malegaon and Modasa blasts, reports The Hindu. Kulkarni was the commandant of the Bhosala Military School and two other alleged former servicemen, Major Y.D. Sahasrabuddhe and Major Ramesh Upadhyay assisted him in providing training in making and exploding bombs using RDX, the ATS officials said. The prime suspect, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, along with her two accomplices Shivnarayan Singh and Shyam Bhavarlal Sahu of the Malegaon blasts, was said to have been in constant touch with Major Kulkarni. Kulkarni reportedly worked as the secretary of the Hindu Sainiki Sanstha.
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October - 26 
On October 27, Gopu Sammireddy, Andhra-Orissa Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) member, operating in Malkangiri division of Orissa was arrested at Vishakhapatnam railway station while travelling by Coromandel Express. He was remanded to judicia
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On October 27, Gopu Sammireddy, Andhra-Orissa Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) member, operating in Malkangiri division of Orissa was arrested at Vishakhapatnam railway station while travelling by Coromandel Express. He was remanded to judicial custody after being produced in court in Salur. Sammireddy is an accused in the shooting incident in the Salur court hall in September 2002, which resulted in the death of Circle Inspector Muddada Gandhi.
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October - 26 
Security forces located a training camp run by the ULFA at Bakapura in the Sherpur district across the international border with Meghalaya. The camp was located following the arrests and surrender of a few cadres who came to Assam from that camp. The
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Security forces located a training camp run by the ULFA at Bakapura in the Sherpur district across the international border with Meghalaya. The camp was located following the arrests and surrender of a few cadres who came to Assam from that camp. The report added around 150 ULFA militants, including middle rank leaders such as Antu Chowdang, Pradyut Gohain and Drishti Rajkhowa, are hiding in the camp. The intelligence sources mentioned that the ULFA must be receiving direct or indirect help from the Bangladeshi Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) or from the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) as it would not have been possible for the militant group to run a camp so close to the international border.
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October - 26 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested one suspect from Bhopal for his involvement in the September 29 blast in Malegaon and took him to Mumbai, sources said on October 26, reports The Hindu.
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested one suspect from Bhopal for his involvement in the September 29 blast in Malegaon and took him to Mumbai, sources said on October 26, reports The Hindu.
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October - 26 
The arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, Mansoor Peerbhoy, a software engineer, who allegedly wrote the terror mails ahead of serial blasts in various parts of the country, has expressed his willingness to become an approver and help the investigat
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The arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, Mansoor Peerbhoy, a software engineer, who allegedly wrote the terror mails ahead of serial blasts in various parts of the country, has expressed his willingness to become an approver and help the investigating agencies, reports PTI. The Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said on October 26, “The application has been filed before the MCOCA court by his lawyer and we have been asked to file our say by November 4".
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October - 26 
The drivers of three goods carrier trucks coming from Manipur were abducted by suspected Kuki militants at Home Pipe area in Dimapur on October 26-evening, in connection with monetary demands to the respective truck owners, reports Imphal Free Press.
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The drivers of three goods carrier trucks coming from Manipur were abducted by suspected Kuki militants at Home Pipe area in Dimapur on October 26-evening, in connection with monetary demands to the respective truck owners, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 26 
The identity of two more Kerala based militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who were killed in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir on October 6, has been established while another associate is suspected to have fled back to Kerala, according to The Hin
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The identity of two more Kerala based militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who were killed in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir on October 6, has been established while another associate is suspected to have fled back to Kerala, according to The Hindu. According to top police sources in Kerala, the two militants, identified as Abdul Faiz from Kannur and Muhammad Yasir alias Verghese Joseph of Kochi, who converted to Islam about a year back, were among four who were killed in the SF operations. Earlier, the police had identified the other two militants slain in Lolab valley as Mohammad Fayaz from Kannur and Abdul Rahim from Malappuram. "Only one among the five Kerala youth who had joined Pakistan-based LET outfit survived the encounters in Lolab valley and had apparently fled back," Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, Uttam Chand said.
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October - 26 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West district police commandos and 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Maharabi village along National Highway-39 under Sekmai police station on an unspecified date, according to
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West district police commandos and 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter at Maharabi village along National Highway-39 under Sekmai police station on an unspecified date, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 26 
50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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October - 26 
According to Daily Times, unidentified militants fired a rocket at the camp of Shahzain Bugti, son of the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, near Jaffarabad in Balochistan on October 26. The attackers managed to escape, after guards of Zain, the grandson of Akb
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According to Daily Times, unidentified militants fired a rocket at the camp of Shahzain Bugti, son of the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, near Jaffarabad in Balochistan on October 26. The attackers managed to escape, after guards of Zain, the grandson of Akbar Bugti, opened fire on them.
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October - 26 
At least 11 people, seven of them Frontier Corps personnel and three Khasadars, were killed and five injured on October 26 in a suicide attack in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, Dawn reported. The channel quoted sources as saying that a suicide bomber ra
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At least 11 people, seven of them Frontier Corps personnel and three Khasadars, were killed and five injured on October 26 in a suicide attack in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, Dawn reported. The channel quoted sources as saying that a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into the Naqi check post, killing the 10 security force (SF) personnel and a technician. Talking to the channel, Mohmand Agency Assistant Political Agent Saeed Ahmad Jan, however, denied that anybody had died, saying that the attack had only injured nine SF personnel.
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October - 26 
At least seven persons were killed when the suspected US drones fired missiles into an alleged Taliban compound near Wana at South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 26, reports Daily Times. “Initial reports say
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At least seven persons were killed when the suspected US drones fired missiles into an alleged Taliban compound near Wana at South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 26, reports Daily Times. “Initial reports say at least seven people were killed in the missile strike, which destroyed the premises,” one senior security official told AFP. There was no immediate confirmation of the strike from the military or from the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The attack was the 12th such incident in the past 10 weeks, all of which were blamed on US-led coalition forces or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drones based in Afghanistan.
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October - 26 
Daily Times reported that Taliban militants attacked a security post on the outskirts of Khar, headquarters Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 26. Troops retaliated, killing six Taliban.
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Daily Times reported that Taliban militants attacked a security post on the outskirts of Khar, headquarters Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 26. Troops retaliated, killing six Taliban.
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October - 26 
Elders from Salarzai tribes on October 25 said that there should be no dialogue with the Taliban, as they are extremists killing innocent people. Addressing a press conference, the Salarzai elders claimed that some political parties were criticising
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Elders from Salarzai tribes on October 25 said that there should be no dialogue with the Taliban, as they are extremists killing innocent people. Addressing a press conference, the Salarzai elders claimed that some political parties were criticising tribal lashkars (militias) without any justification, while it was only because of these armed tribesmen that the Taliban had fled the agency. Major (r) Malik Karim Khan, defended the decision to raise tribal lashkars, as ‘the Taliban are killing innocent people’. He said a tribal lashkar had become a necessity for the Salarzai tribes to defend themselves.
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October - 26 
Five more militants were killed when troops attacked a suspected Taliban base in the Charmang district, another security official said.
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Five more militants were killed when troops attacked a suspected Taliban base in the Charmang district, another security official said.
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October - 26 
Police have found the bullet-riddled body of a man said to be the younger brother of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud, in the Bannu district of NWFP, according to Daily Times. The body was found on October 26, 14-kilometres fro
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Police have found the bullet-riddled body of a man said to be the younger brother of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud, in the Bannu district of NWFP, according to Daily Times. The body was found on October 26, 14-kilometres from Bannu on a road. Police identified the man as, Yahya Mehsud, the son of Haroon Mehsud, and a resident of South Waziristan. AFP confirmed the man was Baitullah Mehsud’s younger brother. The agency said that Yahya was abducted on the same day and later and his body was found dumped. Police said the Yahya was not a member of TTP, and was not wanted in any case.
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October - 26 
Political authorities in Mohmand Agency have rejected a grand tribal jirga’s (council) offer to mediate between the authorities and the local Taliban militants for attaining peace in the area. According to the channel, the authorities said that secur
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Political authorities in Mohmand Agency have rejected a grand tribal jirga’s (council) offer to mediate between the authorities and the local Taliban militants for attaining peace in the area. According to the channel, the authorities said that security operations would continue until the area was cleared of the Taliban.
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October - 26 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani addressing a news conference on October 26 after his October 24-25 visit to China, where he attended the 7th Asian Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Beijing, said that the Government would call back the Army and replac
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani addressing a news conference on October 26 after his October 24-25 visit to China, where he attended the 7th Asian Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Beijing, said that the Government would call back the Army and replace it with other law-enforcement agencies after restoration of peace in the troubled areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “Army is not a solution. It was sent to deal with emergency situation in the troubled areas and will be replaced with other law-enforcement agencies after it restores peace in these areas,” Gilani said. He mentioned the Government was “disassociating the peace-loving tribesmen from militants” and was encouraging tribesman to form lashkars (militias) against the Taliban. He said strikes by United States spy planes in Pakistan were hurting Pakistan’s cause and indirectly helping the Taliban. “We sign agreements that we will not allow unwanted cross-border movement, and this activity still takes place. It is a violation of the agreement,” Gilani said. “Similarly, when agreements are singed [with the Taliban] that there will be no attacks on security forces, but such incidents still happen, that is also a violation of agreements, ” he added.
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October - 26 
The Balochistan Reconciliatory Committee declared a three-pronged strategy to resolve the long-standing issues facing Balochistan, according to Daily Times. The declared 3R strategy reportedly involved reconciliation with all political forces, rebuil
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The Balochistan Reconciliatory Committee declared a three-pronged strategy to resolve the long-standing issues facing Balochistan, according to Daily Times. The declared 3R strategy reportedly involved reconciliation with all political forces, rebuilding national institutions and reallocating resources. “The government would pursue the rebuilding of national institutions, reconciliation with all political forces and reallocation of funds. We would take the people into confidence before implementing the joint strategy of parliament to achieve the objectives regarding the solution to Balochistan’s problems,” announced Secretary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Reconciliatory Committee on Balochistan Senator Babar Awan at a press conference on October 26.
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October - 26 
The lashkar was gathering men from the surrounding area who engaged the Taliban in an hours-long gun battle. Bangash said 20 Taliban militants, six militiamen and four bystanders were killed in the shooting and another police official said several tr
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The lashkar was gathering men from the surrounding area who engaged the Taliban in an hours-long gun battle. Bangash said 20 Taliban militants, six militiamen and four bystanders were killed in the shooting and another police official said several tribesmen were reported missing. Among the killed Taliban were four commanders, including Shamsher, a bomb making expert, and two close aides of Fazlullah. Muslim Khan, a Taliban spokesman contacted by telephone, confirmed a clash but said only three Taliban militants died. He claimed that 12 tribesmen were killed and another 62 abducted.
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October - 26 
Three civilians were killed as Taliban militants targeted a barbershop in the Sambat area of Swat.
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Three civilians were killed as Taliban militants targeted a barbershop in the Sambat area of Swat.
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October - 26 
Totani Bandai, Taliban militants attacked a military check post injuring a soldier.
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Totani Bandai, Taliban militants attacked a military check post injuring a soldier.
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October - 26 
Tribesmen killed 20 Taliban militants in clashes that followed a botched attempt to abduct an elder in Swat in the NWFP on October 26, reports Daily Times. Police said a group of pro-Mullah Fazlullah Taliban were trying to hustle Pir Samiullah – chi
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Tribesmen killed 20 Taliban militants in clashes that followed a botched attempt to abduct an elder in Swat in the NWFP on October 26, reports Daily Times. Police said a group of pro-Mullah Fazlullah Taliban were trying to hustle Pir Samiullah – chief of a lashkar (militia) – from his home in the Mandaldag area of Matta tehsil (revenue division) to a getaway car when dozens of local tribesmen confronted them and snatched him back. Dilawar Bangash, the Swat police chief, said hundreds of Taliban later returned, captured three members of the militia and beheaded one of them on a road before a large crowd. “This is a lesson for anyone who tries to oppose us,” they told the people according to accounts gathered later by police.
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October - 26 
Unidentified militants killed an elder of the Kookikhel tribe in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA on October 26, reported Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants killed an elder of the Kookikhel tribe in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA on October 26, reported Daily Times.
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October - 26 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma on October 26 said that the talks team had established contact with at least nine armed groups agitating in Terai, according to Kantipuronline. “Despite preconditions set forth by the armed groups
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma on October 26 said that the talks team had established contact with at least nine armed groups agitating in Terai, according to Kantipuronline. “Despite preconditions set forth by the armed groups such as withdrawal of the cases filed against their cadres, we have found that the attempts to hold dialogue are moving in positive direction,” said Sharma.
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October - 26 
Nepal News reports that around 12 cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force (YF) were injured in a clash with Young Communist League (YCL) in the Gorkha district on October 26-evening. The local
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Nepal News reports that around 12 cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force (YF) were injured in a clash with Young Communist League (YCL) in the Gorkha district on October 26-evening. The local UML leadership said that following the clash that occurred in Arutar of Aruchanaute Village Development Council (VDC), the whereabouts of five of their cadres were still unknown. The YCL leadership said that the clash occurred after YF cadres made accusations against their party.
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October - 26 
Prime Minister Prachanda said that the integration of Maoist combatants with the Nepal Army would be carried out as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
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Prime Minister Prachanda said that the integration of Maoist combatants with the Nepal Army would be carried out as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
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October - 26 
On October 26, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a cadre of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Hafiz Uddin Sheikh at Paikora village in Tarash sub-district of Sirajganj district, for his involvement in killing a tra
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On October 26, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a cadre of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Hafiz Uddin Sheikh at Paikora village in Tarash sub-district of Sirajganj district, for his involvement in killing a trader at Katagari Bazar on October 25 night. On interrogation, the extremist confessed to his involvement in the killing.
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October - 26 
A special census was taken in Puttalam to register the civilians who are living in the district after fleeing the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. Police spokesman Senoir Superintendent of Police, Ranjith Gunasekara, said an estimated tot
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A special census was taken in Puttalam to register the civilians who are living in the district after fleeing the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. Police spokesman Senoir Superintendent of Police, Ranjith Gunasekara, said an estimated total of nearly 3,000 people from the Northern and Eastern provinces have registered at the census held in St. Andrews College in Puttalam. Most of the fled are living in Puttalam district with their relatives at the moment and the census was held for their security, the Police spokesman said. Recently the Sri Lankan police took the measures to register the displaced people in the Western Province.
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October - 26 
A suspected LTTE militant lobbed a hand grenade at Al-Husiniya Mosque in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district. The explosion injured five civilians.
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A suspected LTTE militant lobbed a hand grenade at Al-Husiniya Mosque in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district. The explosion injured five civilians.
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October - 26 
At Kalmadu, the security forces (SFs) destroyed several LTTE bunkers and captured the area killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants.
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At Kalmadu, the security forces (SFs) destroyed several LTTE bunkers and captured the area killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants.
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October - 26 
At least five LTTE bunkers were destroyed by the SFs in Mullaitivu. Troops also claimed to have inflicted heavy damages to the outfit.
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At least five LTTE bunkers were destroyed by the SFs in Mullaitivu. Troops also claimed to have inflicted heavy damages to the outfit.
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October - 26 
Daily News reports that a suspected LTTE woman cadre, Sivalingum Thiruweli, who was taken into custody two months ago at Kalpitiya and now identified as a suicide cadre, had come to launch an attack on a VIP. The suspected woman had come to Kalpitiya
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Daily News reports that a suspected LTTE woman cadre, Sivalingum Thiruweli, who was taken into custody two months ago at Kalpitiya and now identified as a suicide cadre, had come to launch an attack on a VIP. The suspected woman had come to Kalpitiya from Batticaloa two years ago. She had frequently visited the work site where the coal plant is scheduled to be established at Kalpitiya aiming to gather information for her target. According to Power and Energy Ministry sources, the Minister of Power and Energy visit the work site frequently for inspection tours of the on going work.
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October - 26 
Denying that the Indian Government was extending any military help to Sri Lanka, Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Centre only wanted Tamils in Sri Lanka to get equal opportunities, The Hindu reports. "Only Pakistan and China are ex
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Denying that the Indian Government was extending any military help to Sri Lanka, Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Centre only wanted Tamils in Sri Lanka to get equal opportunities, The Hindu reports. "Only Pakistan and China are extending military help to the Island," he said.
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October - 26 
In the north of Kunchankulam, the troops clashes with the LTTE militants and inflicted casualties upon them.
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In the north of Kunchankulam, the troops clashes with the LTTE militants and inflicted casualties upon them.
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October - 26 
On Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse’s observation that he (Prabhakaran) could be handed over to India, if he surrenders or is captured, the LTTE supreme said, “This is one of the many dreams of Rajapakse.” Asserting that he was not living in bu
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On Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse’s observation that he (Prabhakaran) could be handed over to India, if he surrenders or is captured, the LTTE supreme said, “This is one of the many dreams of Rajapakse.” Asserting that he was not living in bunkers, Prabhakaran said, “We are living among the people, fighting for them and carrying out our freedom struggle. It is a common phrase used by the military during the last 30 years.” On whether he still persisted with the demand for a separate nation for Sri Lankan Tamils, Prabhakaran said, “The Tamil people have at every election since 1977, indicated what their political aspirations are. That would be the permanent solution for the ethnic crisis.” On whether he expected a change in the current environment and any prospects for holding talks, Prabhakaran said, “We can only expect such a situation depending on the politics within the government and its military stance. We do not carry out attacks on innocent Sinhalese civilians. Ours is a liberation organisation fighting for the liberation of the Tamil people…,' he said.
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October - 26 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 26 said the Government's efforts are to eliminate terrorism from the soils of Sri Lanka but not to fight against another community, according to Colombo Page. “We will continue to fight against terrorism which i
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 26 said the Government's efforts are to eliminate terrorism from the soils of Sri Lanka but not to fight against another community, according to Colombo Page. “We will continue to fight against terrorism which is not a fight against the Tamil community in this country,” he said at the opening ceremony of the Tertiary Education Center in Tangalle. “It is time for the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) to surrender to the government forces and to continue for a negotiated settlement. Our government will not allow anybody to break this country in to pieces. We have shown our commitment for a negotiated settlement and coexistence from the Eastern Sri Lanka which is liberated and being administered by the Tamil and Muslim leadership,” President Rajapakse explained.
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October - 26 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has asked India to lift the ban on his outfit in order to “fulfil the aspirations of Tamil people”, reports Reddiff.com. “We expect that it (India) would lift the ban on our org
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has asked India to lift the ban on his outfit in order to “fulfil the aspirations of Tamil people”, reports Reddiff.com. “We expect that it (India) would lift the ban on our organisation and support us to fulfil the long awaited aspirations of the Tamil people,” he said in an e-mail interview to Chennai-based Tamil magazine Nakkeeran. Conceding that the Sri Lanka security forces have closed in on the LTTE strongholds and have even entered key areas, Velupillai Prabhakaran, however, said capturing the outfit’s administrative capital Kilinochchi was still a distant dream for them. “The Sri Lankan forces have entered parts of our homeland and are stationed in close proximity to Kilinochchi town. But, capturing Kilinochchi is just a day dream of (Sri Lankan President Mahinda) Rajapakse,” he said. While accusing Sri Lankan Army of “carrying out genocidal attacks on Tamils”, Prabhakaran also claimed that the military was facing “severe losses” due to the attacks launched in Northern Sri Lanka.
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October - 26 
Troops observed an LTTE vehicle convoy and some militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and inflicted casualties to the outfit.
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Troops observed an LTTE vehicle convoy and some militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and inflicted casualties to the outfit.
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October - 26 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine and 30 T-56 rounds of ammunition from the Chippihidal area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine and 30 T-56 rounds of ammunition from the Chippihidal area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 27 
A militant, identified as Abdul Rashid Khan, was arrested by SFs from Kralpathri village in the Budgam district. A pistol, one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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A militant, identified as Abdul Rashid Khan, was arrested by SFs from Kralpathri village in the Budgam district. A pistol, one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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October - 27 
A self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of ‘109th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Niren Das alias Jibon Das, surrendered before Deputy Commissioner R.C. Jain and Superintendent of Police Debajit Hazarika in the Kamrup d
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A self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of ‘109th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Niren Das alias Jibon Das, surrendered before Deputy Commissioner R.C. Jain and Superintendent of Police Debajit Hazarika in the Kamrup district on October 27, reports Telegraph.
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October - 27 
According to Daily Excelsior, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a foreign mercenary, were shot dead the by Army and police during an encounter at Nithan forest in Gokund of Kishtwar district. Four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, nine magazi
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According to Daily Excelsior, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a foreign mercenary, were shot dead the by Army and police during an encounter at Nithan forest in Gokund of Kishtwar district. Four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, nine magazines, 180 rounds, 18 grenades, two radio sets, two mobile phones and a large quantity of other ammunition and explosives were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 27 
On October 27, Gopu Sammireddy, Andhra-Orissa Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) member, operating in Malkangiri division of Orissa was arrested at Vishakhapatnam railway station while travelling by Coromandel Express. He was remanded to judicia
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On October 27, Gopu Sammireddy, Andhra-Orissa Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) member, operating in Malkangiri division of Orissa was arrested at Vishakhapatnam railway station while travelling by Coromandel Express. He was remanded to judicial custody after being produced in court in Salur. Sammireddy is an accused in the shooting incident in the Salur court hall in September 2002, which resulted in the death of Circle Inspector Muddada Gandhi.
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October - 27 
On October 27, the Belgaum police have arrested two terror suspects, identified as Nasir Abdul Majeed Rangarez (29) of Azadnagar and Naveed Muneersab Qazi (28) of Mahanteshnagar from different localities in the city alleged to be involved in terroris
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On October 27, the Belgaum police have arrested two terror suspects, identified as Nasir Abdul Majeed Rangarez (29) of Azadnagar and Naveed Muneersab Qazi (28) of Mahanteshnagar from different localities in the city alleged to be involved in terrorist activities, reports The Hindu. They were produced before the Court in the city on October 28 and have been remanded in police custody till October 30.
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October - 27 
On the same day, police unearthed a Maoist arms dump and apprehended three Maoists near Pamidipadu village.
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On the same day, police unearthed a Maoist arms dump and apprehended three Maoists near Pamidipadu village.
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October - 27 
Previously, on October 27, Police claimed to have arrested 13 extremists, including a top rebel leader in separate operations in October 25 & 26. Director General of Police (DGP) V.D. Ram told reporters in capital Ranchi, "The arrested Maoist rebels
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Previously, on October 27, Police claimed to have arrested 13 extremists, including a top rebel leader in separate operations in October 25 & 26. Director General of Police (DGP) V.D. Ram told reporters in capital Ranchi, "The arrested Maoist rebels include Lorense Mundri alias Carlos, zonal commander of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), who faces a total of 30 cases of murder and other crimes." Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Khuti district and two each were arrested from Ranchi, Palamu and Garwah. The seized arms include two carbines, three pistols, four revolvers, four mobile sets, INR 92,000 in cash, detonators, more than 800 cartridges and Maoist literature.
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October - 27 
Security forces (SFs) on October 27 recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing seven kilograms from Mahore in the Reasi district.
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Security forces (SFs) on October 27 recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing seven kilograms from Mahore in the Reasi district.
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October - 27 
The Mangaldai police arrested one militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on October 27, when he was coming to collect extortion money of INR 150,000 from a Junior Engineer of Mangaldai town in the Darrang district, reports Sentinel. L
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The Mangaldai police arrested one militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on October 27, when he was coming to collect extortion money of INR 150,000 from a Junior Engineer of Mangaldai town in the Darrang district, reports Sentinel. Later the militant was identified as Sanjay Barman of Namsala village under Sarthebari police station in the Barpeta district.
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October - 27 
Troops on October 27 foiled two major infiltration bids when they shot dead four heavily armed militants in two separate encounters at Keran and Karnah sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) in the frontier district of Kupwara. The report added that
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Troops on October 27 foiled two major infiltration bids when they shot dead four heavily armed militants in two separate encounters at Keran and Karnah sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) in the frontier district of Kupwara. The report added that about 1500 militants are waiting across the LoC in different camps to infiltrate into Indian side before the closure of routes due to heavy snowfall.
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October - 27 
A soldier was killed when Taliban militants attacked a Frontier Corps check post at Tutano Bandai area in Matta.
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A soldier was killed when Taliban militants attacked a Frontier Corps check post at Tutano Bandai area in Matta.
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October - 27 
According to Daily Times, four persons, including an imam (prayer leader) and a seminary teacher, were killed and several others injured, when suspected militants opened fire on them at Baldia Town in Karachi on October 27. The slain persons were ide
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According to Daily Times, four persons, including an imam (prayer leader) and a seminary teacher, were killed and several others injured, when suspected militants opened fire on them at Baldia Town in Karachi on October 27. The slain persons were identified as Shahzaib Alam, Shamsul Haq, Muhammad Kamal and Abdul Malik. “The men were killed when they were leaving the mosque after offering Asr (afternoon) prayers,” SITE Town Superintendent of Police Muhammad Ali Wasan said.
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October - 27 
At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban
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At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resultantly, 10 Taliban were killed,” said military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas. Three Taliban militants were arrested in a subsequent search operation in the same village.
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October - 27 
A separate incident, the cadres of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) on October 27 captured land belonging to 14 people of Nasahi Village Development Committee-2 in Nawalparasi district. According to the locals, the MJF cadres captured the land, claimi
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A separate incident, the cadres of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) on October 27 captured land belonging to 14 people of Nasahi Village Development Committee-2 in Nawalparasi district. According to the locals, the MJF cadres captured the land, claiming that it was public property where a school would be built. One Gauri Shankar Koiri led the MJF cadres.
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October - 27 
The Maoist-led government on October 27 withdrew 349 politically related court cases, a majority of which were filed against leading Maoist figures. The government also decided to drop cases filed against around 300 persons during Madhesh movement la
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The Maoist-led government on October 27 withdrew 349 politically related court cases, a majority of which were filed against leading Maoist figures. The government also decided to drop cases filed against around 300 persons during Madhesh movement last year.
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October - 27 
Anwarul alias Joy (39), a regional leader of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a mob beating at Bhalaipur village in the Chuadanga district on October 27 night, reports Daily Star. Police sources s
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Anwarul alias Joy (39), a regional leader of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a mob beating at Bhalaipur village in the Chuadanga district on October 27 night, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the incident took place when the extremist leader was trying to collect extortion amount of Taka 300,000 from two local businessmen. Joy was accused in nine different cases, including three for murder.
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October - 27 
Troops recovered 130 anti personnel mines and four booby traps during a search operation at Andankulam area in Welioya on October 27.
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Troops recovered 130 anti personnel mines and four booby traps during a search operation at Andankulam area in Welioya on October 27.
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October - 27 
Troops recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres from the general area of Kunchukkulam on October 27. Three T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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Troops recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres from the general area of Kunchukkulam on October 27. Three T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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October - 28 
According to Telegraph, two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were killed by the Army personnel during an encounter near the Madarjuri anti-poaching camp of Panbari reserve forest in the Kaziranga National Park of Gol
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According to Telegraph, two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were killed by the Army personnel during an encounter near the Madarjuri anti-poaching camp of Panbari reserve forest in the Kaziranga National Park of Golaghat district on October 28. Two pistols were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 28 
In Guntur, a woman was among the two Maoists killed in the encounter near Manepalli thanda in Bollapalli reserve forest bordering Prakasam district. Apart from Ramchander (48), the other Maoist was identified as Jaya alias Aruna, who belongs to Golla
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In Guntur, a woman was among the two Maoists killed in the encounter near Manepalli thanda in Bollapalli reserve forest bordering Prakasam district. Apart from Ramchander (48), the other Maoist was identified as Jaya alias Aruna, who belongs to Gollapalli village in Narsapur Mandal of Medak district. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle and a tapancha from the site of the encounter. Officer on Special Duty M. Ravi Prakash said a special police team combing the area came across a small group of about five to seven Maoists in the deep forest and in the resultant exchange of fire, the two extremists were killed.
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October - 28 
In the early hours of October 28, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Valluri Venkata Rao alias Kailasam and Thota Gangadhar alias Ramachander, secretary and member, respectively, of the Andhra Pradesh Special Committe
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In the early hours of October 28, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Valluri Venkata Rao alias Kailasam and Thota Gangadhar alias Ramachander, secretary and member, respectively, of the Andhra Pradesh Special Committee (APSC) were killed in two separate encounters in Vizianagaram and Guntur districts, reports The Hindu.
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October - 28 
Nagaland Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘2nd Lt.’ Ketovi , when he was trying to extort money from vehicle owners at Niu colony of Burma Camp in Dimapur on October 28. Police also reco
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Nagaland Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘2nd Lt.’ Ketovi , when he was trying to extort money from vehicle owners at Niu colony of Burma Camp in Dimapur on October 28. Police also recovered one country made pistol, seven live rounds, 7.65 live ammunition, two mobile handsets and INR 5000 from his possession.
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October - 28 
On October 28, Police claimed to have arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled area commander from Kajibigha village in the Palamu district, reports The Hindu. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwini
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On October 28, Police claimed to have arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled area commander from Kajibigha village in the Palamu district, reports The Hindu. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwini Kumar said that Naresh Kumar and two of his associates — Ajay Kumar and Deendayal Ram, who had assembled at the latter's residence allegedly to carry out a ‘destructive plan’, were arrested and three rifles, a pistol and bullets were recovered from their possession. Naresh and Ajay hail from Bihar's Aurangabad district, he added.
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October - 28 
On October 28, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two more suspects, identified as Sameer Kulkarni and Ramesh Upadhyay, in connection with the September 29 Malegaon blast, reports The Hindu. The two have been charged under Sections 3
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On October 28, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two more suspects, identified as Sameer Kulkarni and Ramesh Upadhyay, in connection with the September 29 Malegaon blast, reports The Hindu. The two have been charged under Sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Kulkarni is a member of the students’ wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and also is reportedly linked with the Pune-based organisation, Abhinav Bharat. Ramesh Upadhyay is a retired Major, who said to have taught at the Bhonsala Military School. The suspects would be produced in the Nashik court on October 29, said ATS counsel Ajay Misar.
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October - 28 
On the same day, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as M Prabhakar and his wife Nagamani, were killed in a police encounter near Bollapalle village in Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh. The encounter took place when Maoists attacked a training camp o
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On the same day, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as M Prabhakar and his wife Nagamani, were killed in a police encounter near Bollapalle village in Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh. The encounter took place when Maoists attacked a training camp of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and were killed in the retaliatory fire.
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October - 28 
The manager of a restaurant, located at N.L. Road near Latika Hall in Dimapur, was abducted by two unidentified militants from the restaurant on October 28 and was later released on the same day, reports Nagaland Post. Sources said the manager was re
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The manager of a restaurant, located at N.L. Road near Latika Hall in Dimapur, was abducted by two unidentified militants from the restaurant on October 28 and was later released on the same day, reports Nagaland Post. Sources said the manager was released as a result of fast action by police and administration and active intervention of Non Governmental Organisatoions (NGOs). The motive behind the abduction was ‘tax collection’, sources added.
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October - 28 
The Vizianagaram district, Venkata Rao and his courier Ashok alias Ramana were shot dead in an encounter with the special team between Ravikonavalasa and Battivalasa villages under the Parvathipuram rural police station limits around 5 a.m. on Octobe
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The Vizianagaram district, Venkata Rao and his courier Ashok alias Ramana were shot dead in an encounter with the special team between Ravikonavalasa and Battivalasa villages under the Parvathipuram rural police station limits around 5 a.m. on October 28. M. Ravindranath Babu, Officer on special duty (operations) said that the encounter followed a tip-off to a police combing party. Two kit bags, one 9 mm pistol, a tapancha (locally made revolver) and some cash were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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October - 28 
Bugti leader, Wadera Muhammad Maluk Bugti, along with his accomplice was gunned down in the Lajo Safari area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan on October 28-evening, reported Daily Times. The Dera Bugti district police officer said that Maluk Bug
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Bugti leader, Wadera Muhammad Maluk Bugti, along with his accomplice was gunned down in the Lajo Safari area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan on October 28-evening, reported Daily Times. The Dera Bugti district police officer said that Maluk Bugti was going to Sui from Dera Bugti town along with Saiful Bugti in his car when unidentified militants opened fire on the vehicle, killing both of them on the spot.
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October - 28 
Dawn reported that the authorities had set up village police in Lower Dir to improve law and order in the district, according to Daily Times. The process of establishing the local police was completed on October 28 with the distribution of certificat
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Dawn reported that the authorities had set up village police in Lower Dir to improve law and order in the district, according to Daily Times. The process of establishing the local police was completed on October 28 with the distribution of certificates among around 450 volunteers during a ceremony in the Timergarah area. The Lower Dir district police officer said that village police would conduct joint patrolling along with regular police in different areas of the district.
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October - 28 
Dawn reports that four Taliban militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 28, according to Daily Times.
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Dawn reports that four Taliban militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 28, according to Daily Times.
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October - 28 
Dawn reports that security forces (SFs) on October 28 injured three Taliban militants and arrested five others after an hour-long gun battle in the Mohmand Agency of FATA. Major Farooq told the media at the Mohmand Rifles’ headquarters in Ghalanai th
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Dawn reports that security forces (SFs) on October 28 injured three Taliban militants and arrested five others after an hour-long gun battle in the Mohmand Agency of FATA. Major Farooq told the media at the Mohmand Rifles’ headquarters in Ghalanai that they had information that a group of militants was heading towards security camps in Khanch and Yousufkhel areas to carry out an assault on the posts. The SFs launched a search operation and after an hour-long gun battle, four militants were arrested, who were identified as Usman, Mohamamd Zaman, Bilal and Mosa Khan, he added. He said the accused militants were Pakistani nationals, adding that five others militants managed to escape. He claimed that three militants were also wounded in the clash, while three Kalashnikov rifles, hand-grenades, cell phones and thousands of cartridges were seized from their possession.
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October - 28 
Five civilians, including a woman, were killed and 21 others injured during shelling on Kabal village of Swat in the NWFP on October 28, according to The News. Several mortar shells hit houses in the Kabal area when the security forces (SFs) pounded
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Five civilians, including a woman, were killed and 21 others injured during shelling on Kabal village of Swat in the NWFP on October 28, according to The News. Several mortar shells hit houses in the Kabal area when the security forces (SFs) pounded the suspected positions of the militants with artillery.
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October - 28 
Local Taliban in the Orakzai Agency of FATA have agreed to lay down arms, demolish training camps and expel foreign fighters, including Uzbeks and Arabs, from their respective areas, according to Daily Times. A Mamozai tribal elder told Dawn that loc
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Local Taliban in the Orakzai Agency of FATA have agreed to lay down arms, demolish training camps and expel foreign fighters, including Uzbeks and Arabs, from their respective areas, according to Daily Times. A Mamozai tribal elder told Dawn that local Taliban could stay in the area if they gave assurance of good conduct.
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October - 28 
The militants blew up the Girls High School in Odigram, a town situated on the outskirts of Mingora city. No loss of life was reported in the blast.
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The militants blew up the Girls High School in Odigram, a town situated on the outskirts of Mingora city. No loss of life was reported in the blast.
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October - 28 
The militants released two elders, Azizullah and Khurshaid Iqbal. Both the persons along with 60 others were captured by the Taliban militants in Barthana during a jirga (council) convened to stop the militants from using their village for militant a
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The militants released two elders, Azizullah and Khurshaid Iqbal. Both the persons along with 60 others were captured by the Taliban militants in Barthana during a jirga (council) convened to stop the militants from using their village for militant activities.
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October - 28 
The SFs shelled the hideouts of Taliban militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta tehsil (revenue division), a breeding ground for the militants, and wounded two important commanders, Abn-e-Aqil and his father. During the shelling, their bunker was al
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The SFs shelled the hideouts of Taliban militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta tehsil (revenue division), a breeding ground for the militants, and wounded two important commanders, Abn-e-Aqil and his father. During the shelling, their bunker was also destroyed. Aqil is the brother of top Taliban commander, Abn-e-Amin. The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre confirmed the injury of the two commanders.
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October - 28 
The Taliban, separately, rejected a Pakistan-Afghanistan mini-jirga (council) call for dialogue on October 28. A spokesperson of the Taliban termed it as ‘worthless’. "This jirga was founded by the Americans. It has no power, no respect," Zabihullah
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The Taliban, separately, rejected a Pakistan-Afghanistan mini-jirga (council) call for dialogue on October 28. A spokesperson of the Taliban termed it as ‘worthless’. "This jirga was founded by the Americans. It has no power, no respect," Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, said by satellite telephone from an undisclosed location. "We will not hold any dialogue while foreign troops commanded by the Americans are in our country," he said.
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October - 28 
The United States (US) is actively considering talks with Taliban in a major policy shift that would have been unthinkable a few months ago, discloses a report in the Wall Street Journal on October 28, according to Daily Times. According to ‘senior W
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The United States (US) is actively considering talks with Taliban in a major policy shift that would have been unthinkable a few months ago, discloses a report in the Wall Street Journal on October 28, according to Daily Times. According to ‘senior White House and military officials’, engaging some levels of the Taliban, while excluding top leaders, could help reverse a downward spiral in Afghanistan and Pakistan. AFP reported a US official as saying talks could take place if the Taliban "give up their arms, renounce violence, pledge allegiance to the Afghanistan constitution and become part of the political process instead of getting in the way of the political process".
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October - 28 
A significant development, Nagendra Paswan alias Jwala Singh, chief of Jwala Singh faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), has ruled out dialogue with the Maoist-led government unless their four demands are met. In an exclusive interview
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A significant development, Nagendra Paswan alias Jwala Singh, chief of Jwala Singh faction of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), has ruled out dialogue with the Maoist-led government unless their four demands are met. In an exclusive interview to The Himalayan Times at an undisclosed location on October 28, Singh questioned the government’s motive behind the call for talks without any pre-condition. "The government does not seem to be serious about the dialogue. We have put four conditions, which have to be met within 24 hours. We are demanding the following: Repeal the false charges against our cadres, ensure security for our negotiators, declare ceasefire and withdraw security forces from across the villages to district headquarters in the Terai," he said.
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October - 28 
Kantipuronline reports that the government on October 28 formed a five-member special committee to look after the army integration under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam. The other members are Defens
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Kantipuronline reports that the government on October 28 formed a five-member special committee to look after the army integration under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam. The other members are Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) leader Mohammad Habibullah, and Minister for Peace Janardan Sharma. However, Nepali Congress (NC) is yet to nominate its representative though a seat is reserved for it. The peace minister has been inducted into the committee as an ex-officio member.
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October - 28 
A Bogra court on October 28 sentenced two leaders of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ashraful and Abu Taher, to 10 years' imprisonment for possessing explosives and bomb-making materials, reports Daily Star. Special Tribunal Judge, Khalilu
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A Bogra court on October 28 sentenced two leaders of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ashraful and Abu Taher, to 10 years' imprisonment for possessing explosives and bomb-making materials, reports Daily Star. Special Tribunal Judge, Khalilur Rahman also fined the militants Taka 5,000 each. Both militants had been arrested on January 21, 2006 and acting on their statement, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel had seized a huge quantity of bomb-making materials at Bamunia village in Shahjahanpur sub-district.
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October - 28 
A day earlier, the SFs confronted the LTTE militants in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil and Nachchakuda and destroyed several bunkers inflicting heavy casualties to the outfit.
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A day earlier, the SFs confronted the LTTE militants in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil and Nachchakuda and destroyed several bunkers inflicting heavy casualties to the outfit.
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October - 28 
A minor explosion occurred in the Katudeniya area of Matale district. However, no casualty was reported.
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A minor explosion occurred in the Katudeniya area of Matale district. However, no casualty was reported.
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October - 28 
An Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) aircraft dropped two bombs targeting the Kelanitissa power station in Colombo on October 28-night, reports Daily News. However, no casualties were reported. According to military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Na
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An Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) aircraft dropped two bombs targeting the Kelanitissa power station in Colombo on October 28-night, reports Daily News. However, no casualties were reported. According to military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara the blast caused a minor fire at the power station which was doused by the fire-fighters. Later, the air defence system in Colombo and suburbs was activated and the electricity supply to the city was suspended as a precautionary measure.
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October - 28 
An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured as the security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured as the security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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October - 28 
At Kottakkarankulam, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and inflicted unspecified number of casualties. Troops later recovered the dead body of an LTTE militant along with two T-56 weapons, 15 rounds of ammunition, two radio sets, one mobi
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At Kottakkarankulam, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and inflicted unspecified number of casualties. Troops later recovered the dead body of an LTTE militant along with two T-56 weapons, 15 rounds of ammunition, two radio sets, one mobile phone, one SIM card and four maps.
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October - 28 
At least four Tamil Makkalai Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) members were killed when its political office was attacked by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Chenkalady in Batticaloa on October 28-morning, reports Sri Lankan A
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At least four Tamil Makkalai Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) members were killed when its political office was attacked by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Chenkalady in Batticaloa on October 28-morning, reports Sri Lankan Army.
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October - 28 
Clashes erupted between the two sides in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil, Kunchankulam and Pillawarayankadu areas of Kilinochchi district. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured in these clashes.
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Clashes erupted between the two sides in the Akkarayankulam, Kokavil, Kunchankulam and Pillawarayankadu areas of Kilinochchi district. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured in these clashes.
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October - 28 
Five people, including three Special Task Force personnel, were injured in a hand grenade attack at Kalladi Bridge in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Batticaloa police said two men on a motorcycle lobbed a hand grenade and fled the ar
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Five people, including three Special Task Force personnel, were injured in a hand grenade attack at Kalladi Bridge in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Batticaloa police said two men on a motorcycle lobbed a hand grenade and fled the area.
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October - 28 
Prior to this incident, an LTTE light aircraft dropped three bombs on the Mannar Army headquarters in Thalladi. Brigadier Nanayakkara said no damage was caused to the camp or any other military logistics facility in the area due to this attack.
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Prior to this incident, an LTTE light aircraft dropped three bombs on the Mannar Army headquarters in Thalladi. Brigadier Nanayakkara said no damage was caused to the camp or any other military logistics facility in the area due to this attack.
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October - 28 
The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net in an item posted on its website said, "Close to 55,000 school children from 190 schools have been displaced in Wanni since 2006. Most of the displaced schools have combined with the schools that have not displaced and
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The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net in an item posted on its website said, "Close to 55,000 school children from 190 schools have been displaced in Wanni since 2006. Most of the displaced schools have combined with the schools that have not displaced and are functioning."
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October - 28 
The SFs confronted the militants on several occasions in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and caused heavy damages to the outfit. The troops also captured three bunkers and three trenches and recovered 30 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and five
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The SFs confronted the militants on several occasions in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and caused heavy damages to the outfit. The troops also captured three bunkers and three trenches and recovered 30 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the area.
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October - 28 
The SFs recovered one IED, one claymore mine weighing about 8-kg, eight APMs, 428-meter long copper wire, one solar panel, one 12v battery, two CDMA antennas, one booster and one mobile phone with a charger from the Verugal area of Batticaloa distric
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The SFs recovered one IED, one claymore mine weighing about 8-kg, eight APMs, 428-meter long copper wire, one solar panel, one 12v battery, two CDMA antennas, one booster and one mobile phone with a charger from the Verugal area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 28 
The troops attached to the 58th Division in the north of Nachchakuda on October 28 captured two strategically important junctions on the 12th and 16th mile posts on the Mannar-Pooneryn A-32 road, cutting off the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE
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The troops attached to the 58th Division in the north of Nachchakuda on October 28 captured two strategically important junctions on the 12th and 16th mile posts on the Mannar-Pooneryn A-32 road, cutting off the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) links with the now isolated Nachchakuda with the Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in Valaipadu, Military sources told Daily News last night. "With the capture of the four-way junction troops are controlling four prominent roads leading to Nachchakuda towards South, Pooneryn towards North, Valaipadu towards West and Vannerikkulam towards East," the sources added. Troops are now controlling a more than six-kilometre stretch on the A-32 road in the North of Nachchakuda from the 16th mile post to the 12th mile post. "The entire 58 Division front from A-32 road to Kunchankulam advanced more than one kilometre yesterday alone. With yesterday’s moves LTTE operations are severely threatened in Nachchakuda and Jayapuram," sources further added.
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October - 28 
The United Nations Colombo office in a press release said that it has discovered two micro pistols and 48 rounds of ammunition hidden on the premises at Mannar International Organization of Migrants (IMO) office, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The United Nations Colombo office in a press release said that it has discovered two micro pistols and 48 rounds of ammunition hidden on the premises at Mannar International Organization of Migrants (IMO) office, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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October - 29 
A cadre belonging to the Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as ‘ss pvt’ Huidrom Nanao Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during another search operation in the general area of Thoubal Bazar on October
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A cadre belonging to the Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as ‘ss pvt’ Huidrom Nanao Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during another search operation in the general area of Thoubal Bazar on October 29.
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October - 29 
A Canada-based Tamil group sympathetic to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has threatened to assassinate former Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Jayaram Jayalalitha, a party official sa
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A Canada-based Tamil group sympathetic to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has threatened to assassinate former Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Jayaram Jayalalitha, a party official said on October 29, according to IANS. Jaya Kumar, a former AIADMK minister, told the Police that a man calling himself Tamil Maindan, a functionary of the World Tamil Eelam Protection Organisation, had sent a letter warning that Jayalalitha would be killed for opposing the LTTE. "Jayalalitha would suffer the same fate as (former Pakistan prime minister) Benazir Bhutto for continuing to oppose Tamils in Sri Lanka," said the complaint. Jaya Kumar filed the complaint with Chennai Police Commissioner, R. Sekar. A Police official said the matter was being investigated.
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October - 29 
A day earlier, the SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered one AK Rifle with magazine and eight AK rounds at Kanthan Dhok in the Poonch district.
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A day earlier, the SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered one AK Rifle with magazine and eight AK rounds at Kanthan Dhok in the Poonch district.
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October - 29 
A hand grenade was planted by suspected militants at the residence of Yumnam Muhindro, executive engineer of Dolaithabi project of state Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD), in Yumnam Leikai of Imphal West district on October 29-morning. T
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A hand grenade was planted by suspected militants at the residence of Yumnam Muhindro, executive engineer of Dolaithabi project of state Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD), in Yumnam Leikai of Imphal West district on October 29-morning. The grenade was recovered by the engineer’s family members and was later defused by the security force (SF) personnel.
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October - 29 
A self-styled ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Abdul Rashid alias ‘Majid’, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Nayan-Batpora village in the Pulwama district on October 29-afternoon, r
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A self-styled ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Abdul Rashid alias ‘Majid’, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Nayan-Batpora village in the Pulwama district on October 29-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the sources, “The encounter broke out at around 7 am when a police party assisted by troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) raided a house adjacent to a school in the village following specific information about presence of the top HM militant there. The security forces asked the hiding militant to surrender but he opened fire and in the ensuing encounter, the self-styled district commander was killed.”
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October - 29 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter in the forest area between Laibi and Sita under Tengnoupal police station of Chandel district on October 29, reports Imphal Free Press. An US made 40-mm lethod an
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter in the forest area between Laibi and Sita under Tengnoupal police station of Chandel district on October 29, reports Imphal Free Press. An US made 40-mm lethod and three live lethod bombs were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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October - 29 
On October 29, the Sundergarh district police arrested three left-wing extremists, believed to be connected with the Jharkhand Badshah group, reports Statesman. The extremists were holding a meeting inside the house of a civilian at Jampani village u
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On October 29, the Sundergarh district police arrested three left-wing extremists, believed to be connected with the Jharkhand Badshah group, reports Statesman. The extremists were holding a meeting inside the house of a civilian at Jampani village under Theteidang police station along the Orissa-Jharkhand border. Two of their colleagues, however, managed to escape. The arrested extremists include Bisu Bhagat and Lugei Soreng. Police sources said that the Jharkhand Badshah is a breakaway faction of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and is mainly involved with extortion and looting. Its members were involved in a spate of crimes like the murder of the son of businessman Basu Jaiswal, looting of his brother’s shop, attack on a missionary and others.
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October - 29 
On the same day, suspected Maoists threatened two traders from Andhra Pradesh, engaged in cotton and tobacco business and who have been residing in Suludi-Katiki village under Ramanaguda block of Rayagada district. According to the report, a group of
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On the same day, suspected Maoists threatened two traders from Andhra Pradesh, engaged in cotton and tobacco business and who have been residing in Suludi-Katiki village under Ramanaguda block of Rayagada district. According to the report, a group of persons in black uniform dragged two traders, identified as D.Surya Rao and C.Laxmi, from their houses and threatened them to leave for their native place. On the charge of exploiting innocent tribals, the extremists in 2001 had ransacked their godowns and warned them to refrain from such activities.
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October - 29 
Security personnel (SF) recovered a crude bomb from the residence of a person, Abdul Mazid, at Harbhanga village under Gossaigaon sub-division in the Kokrajhar district, reports Assam Tribune. The bomb weighing one kilogram, which was reportedly plan
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Security personnel (SF) recovered a crude bomb from the residence of a person, Abdul Mazid, at Harbhanga village under Gossaigaon sub-division in the Kokrajhar district, reports Assam Tribune. The bomb weighing one kilogram, which was reportedly planted by his son-in-law Jaffar Haq, was later defused by SF personnel.
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October - 29 
The dead body of a non local trader, who was abducted and later killed by suspected militants, was recovered from lower Bye-pass near Kohima town on October 29, according to Nagaland Post. The slain trader was identified as Suresh Kumar Yadav from Mo
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The dead body of a non local trader, who was abducted and later killed by suspected militants, was recovered from lower Bye-pass near Kohima town on October 29, according to Nagaland Post. The slain trader was identified as Suresh Kumar Yadav from Motihari district in the State of Bihar.
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October - 29 
The drug shops in and around the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital at Lamphel remained closed for the whole day in protest against militant threat of extortion. The report added that two unidentified militants reportedly gave two
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The drug shops in and around the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital at Lamphel remained closed for the whole day in protest against militant threat of extortion. The report added that two unidentified militants reportedly gave two bullets to H. Joychandra, proprietor of Lamphel Pharmacy, and threatened him to meet the monetary demand of INR 300, 000 given by the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) 15 days earlier.
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October - 29 
The SFs arrested a militant sympathizer of the HM, identified as Irshad Ahmed, at Hara in the Reasi district, reports Kashmir Times.
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The SFs arrested a militant sympathizer of the HM, identified as Irshad Ahmed, at Hara in the Reasi district, reports Kashmir Times.
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October - 29 
Two Malegaon blast suspects, Sameer Kulkarni and Ramesh Upadhyay, arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad were produced in a Nashik court on October 29 and remanded to Police custody till November 10, reports The Hindu.
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Two Malegaon blast suspects, Sameer Kulkarni and Ramesh Upadhyay, arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad were produced in a Nashik court on October 29 and remanded to Police custody till November 10, reports The Hindu.
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October - 29 
400 volunteers had reportedly started patrolling in Aurakzai Agency to prevent Taliban activities.
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400 volunteers had reportedly started patrolling in Aurakzai Agency to prevent Taliban activities.
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October - 29 
A suspected Taliban militant was killed and another sustained injuries in firing by the FC personnel in the Safi tehsil. Officials said FC personnel stopped a vehicle at Darwazgai check post for breaking the curfew and ordered the three men sitting i
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A suspected Taliban militant was killed and another sustained injuries in firing by the FC personnel in the Safi tehsil. Officials said FC personnel stopped a vehicle at Darwazgai check post for breaking the curfew and ordered the three men sitting in it to raise their hands. The FC personnel opened fire when they refused to comply, killing one while injuring another. One Taliban militant managed to escape.
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October - 29 
APP reported a powerful blast rocked the main compound wall of a school in the Cantonment area.
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APP reported a powerful blast rocked the main compound wall of a school in the Cantonment area.
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October - 29 
APP reported that Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel killed five Taliban militants in the Lakaro tehsil (revenue division) of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on October 29, according to Daily Times.
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APP reported that Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel killed five Taliban militants in the Lakaro tehsil (revenue division) of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on October 29, according to Daily Times.
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October - 29 
Geo News reported the number of displaced people from Bajaur Agency at the Kacha Ghari Relief Camp near Peshawar had reached 6,800,according to Daily Times.
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Geo News reported the number of displaced people from Bajaur Agency at the Kacha Ghari Relief Camp near Peshawar had reached 6,800,according to Daily Times.
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October - 29 
Local Taliban in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur Agency in the FATA surrendered to a jirga (council) on October 29 and assured it they would not provide shelter to foreigners, reported Daily Times. The Taliban also announced to halt a
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Local Taliban in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur Agency in the FATA surrendered to a jirga (council) on October 29 and assured it they would not provide shelter to foreigners, reported Daily Times. The Taliban also announced to halt actions against the government and said anyone found sheltering foreigners would be fined PKR 1 million. The tribal elders decided to torch the houses sheltering foreigners, confiscate properties of those providing shelter, and expel them from the area.
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October - 29 
Nine soldiers and five civilians were injured when a suicide bomber exploded his explosives-laden Land Cruiser jeep at a military check post in the Cantonment area of Bannu district in the NWFP on October 29, police and locals said. District Police O
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Nine soldiers and five civilians were injured when a suicide bomber exploded his explosives-laden Land Cruiser jeep at a military check post in the Cantonment area of Bannu district in the NWFP on October 29, police and locals said. District Police Officer (DPO), Muhammad Alam Shinwari, told Daily Times over telephone that 14 people, including nine soldiers, were wounded in the suicide attack, which occurred at 2:15pm (PST) at the check post near the Combined Military Hospital. He said the blast occurred in the Cantonment that houses government offices, residential facilities and military installations. “We (police) had no information about where the vehicle came from,” the Bannu DPO said, adding, the jeep used in the attack was completely destroyed and only the bomber’s hair were collected from the site. He said a woman was also among the injured.
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October - 29 
The News reports that security forces claimed to have arrested five suspected militants during a joint operation at two different camps for Afghan refugees. Sources said a contingent of 300 army and police personnel launched search operation in Togh
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The News reports that security forces claimed to have arrested five suspected militants during a joint operation at two different camps for Afghan refugees. Sources said a contingent of 300 army and police personnel launched search operation in Togh Bala and Ghamkol refugee camps in Kohat. The search continued for about 10 hours.
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October - 29 
Unidentified militants abducted five pro-government triabl chiefs from the Anbar tehsil.
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Unidentified militants abducted five pro-government triabl chiefs from the Anbar tehsil.
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October - 29 
Bam Dev Gautam said that homework for integration of the Maoist combatants had already begun, reports Kantipuronline. He also said the special committee would complete the army integration process "right on time". The Deputy Prime Minister expressed
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Bam Dev Gautam said that homework for integration of the Maoist combatants had already begun, reports Kantipuronline. He also said the special committee would complete the army integration process "right on time". The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Nepali Congress, which had refused to join the special committee, would rethink its decision.
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October - 29 
The Himalayan Times reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Bam Dev Gautam on October 29 said that the talk process with the Terai outfits had not progressed as the groups were still continuing their criminal activities desp
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The Himalayan Times reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Bam Dev Gautam on October 29 said that the talk process with the Terai outfits had not progressed as the groups were still continuing their criminal activities despite the formation of the talks team by the government. Talking to media persons in Saptari district, Gautam said, "It is becoming difficult to take the talks process forward because the armed outfits in the Terai are continuing extortion, abduction, looting, intimidation and other criminal activities."
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October - 29 
On October 29, Police seized 15 bombs, two firearms and three cartridges in separate drives at two villages Kashibati and Noapara, under Kaliganj sub-district of Satkhira district, reports Daily Star. A person, identified as Lutfor Rahman of village
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On October 29, Police seized 15 bombs, two firearms and three cartridges in separate drives at two villages Kashibati and Noapara, under Kaliganj sub-district of Satkhira district, reports Daily Star. A person, identified as Lutfor Rahman of village Kashibati was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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October - 29 
On October 29, the Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 in Dhaka framed charges against detained former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) parliamentarian Abdus Salam Pintu, Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) operations commander Mufti Abdul Hannan and
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On October 29, the Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 in Dhaka framed charges against detained former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) parliamentarian Abdus Salam Pintu, Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) operations commander Mufti Abdul Hannan and 20 others in two cases filed for grenade attacks on an Awami League (AL) rally in August 2004. Daily Star reports that the court fixed November 5 for trial of the cases--one for murder and another for bomb blast--and summoned the complainant to appear before it on that date. The grenade attacks on the AL rally on Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka on August 21, 2004 left 24 people including Ivy Rahman, wife of acting AL President Zillur Rahman, killed and 200 others including AL chief Sheikh Hasina injured. The court charged Pintu with approving the plan of the grenade attack prepared by Hannan and his accomplices. The former BNP lawmaker was also charged with assisting the HuJI-B cadres with finances and administrative help and abetting them for killing and injuring the victims.
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October - 29 
The Additional District and Sessions Judge court in Chuadanga on October 29 sentenced three cadres of the Marxist Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) to death for killing four people at Jodupur village in Sadar sub-district i
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The Additional District and Sessions Judge court in Chuadanga on October 29 sentenced three cadres of the Marxist Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) to death for killing four people at Jodupur village in Sadar sub-district in the Chuadanga district in 1996, reports Daily Star. The convicts were also fined Taka 10,000 each. While two of the convicts, Alam of Bahndadah in Kaliganj in Jhenidah district and Alam of Bhabanipur in Chuadanga, are behind bars, the third convict Sohag is yet to be arrested. According to prosecution the PBCP had cadres demanded Taka 300,000 from one Abdul Aziz of Jodupur village and subsequently shot dead four people at the house of Aziz on the night of June 27, 1996 as Aziz refused to pay the extortion amount.
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October - 29 
“With the capture of the Nachchakuda LTTE defence line and the Akkarayankulam tank bund the troops of the 57 Division and 58 division are now in full control of the LTTE defence line from Nachchakuda on the A-32 road to A-9 road in the South of Kilin
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“With the capture of the Nachchakuda LTTE defence line and the Akkarayankulam tank bund the troops of the 57 Division and 58 division are now in full control of the LTTE defence line from Nachchakuda on the A-32 road to A-9 road in the South of Kilinochchi and in strong position to further advance into the LTTE held areas,” a senior Army official told Daily News.
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October - 29 
Late in the evening, Nachchakuda’s complete length of the well-fortified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Forward Defence Line (FDL), about eight km north of Vellankulam was brought under the troops control. Nachchakuda area lies about 1.5 km
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Late in the evening, Nachchakuda’s complete length of the well-fortified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Forward Defence Line (FDL), about eight km north of Vellankulam was brought under the troops control. Nachchakuda area lies about 1.5 km to the west of A-32 strategic Mannar-Pooneryn highway which runs parallel to the north-western sea coast. The fishing bastion, Nachchakuda, a town with a large concentration of people and business ventures has remained a strategic point for the LTTE for several months. It is believed that the outfit has suffered heavy casualties following the encounters throughout the day.
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October - 29 
On the same evening, troops completed the capture of the entire Akkarayankulam tank bund, to the north of Akkarayankulam under Thunukkai division. The two km-long bund stretches across the northern side of Akkarayankulam tank with an area of about 4.
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On the same evening, troops completed the capture of the entire Akkarayankulam tank bund, to the north of Akkarayankulam under Thunukkai division. The two km-long bund stretches across the northern side of Akkarayankulam tank with an area of about 4.5 square km in total.
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October - 29 
Sri Lanka Army, meanwhile, reported that one civilian injured in Kelanitissa power plant bombing died of his injuries on October 29 (today)-morning. Similarly, three soldiers were injured in the attack in Mannar.
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Sri Lanka Army, meanwhile, reported that one civilian injured in Kelanitissa power plant bombing died of his injuries on October 29 (today)-morning. Similarly, three soldiers were injured in the attack in Mannar.
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October - 29 
The troops captured Nachchakuda, Jayapuram and Akkarayankulam tank bund in Kilinochchi district on October 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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The troops captured Nachchakuda, Jayapuram and Akkarayankulam tank bund in Kilinochchi district on October 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 29 
Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and inflicted heavy casualties to the outfit.
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Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district and inflicted heavy casualties to the outfit.
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October - 29 
Troops of the Task Force 1 on October 29-morning gained full control of Jayapuram, the last main village, with an area of about four square km, on the A-32 road to the extreme west of the Kilinochchi town.
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Troops of the Task Force 1 on October 29-morning gained full control of Jayapuram, the last main village, with an area of about four square km, on the A-32 road to the extreme west of the Kilinochchi town.
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October - 30 
A ‘corporal’ of the Samuel faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), identified as Mangboi Haokip alias Karbin, was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the KNF at Muongbung Tea Estate in Sejang village under Jiri police
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A ‘corporal’ of the Samuel faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), identified as Mangboi Haokip alias Karbin, was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the KNF at Muongbung Tea Estate in Sejang village under Jiri police station of Churachandpur district on October 30, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 30 
A bomb planted along the Yairipok Pechi Road in the Thoubal district was recovered and later defused by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
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A bomb planted along the Yairipok Pechi Road in the Thoubal district was recovered and later defused by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
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October - 30 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Longjam Anand Singh alias Anand, was arrested by the Army personnel during a search operation in the general area of Takyel under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district, according to Sangai Express. He
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Longjam Anand Singh alias Anand, was arrested by the Army personnel during a search operation in the general area of Takyel under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district, according to Sangai Express. He confessed that he was the ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit.
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October - 30 
A separate incident, Black Widow (BW) militants killed at least seven police personnel at Langlai near Thujuari of North Cachar Hills district, reports Sentinel. Three militants were also killed in the retaliatory firing. Haflong police sources said
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A separate incident, Black Widow (BW) militants killed at least seven police personnel at Langlai near Thujuari of North Cachar Hills district, reports Sentinel. Three militants were also killed in the retaliatory firing. Haflong police sources said that the BW militants opened fire on the police party who were carrying the body of a Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) leader, Naklai Dimasa, who was killed by the BW militants on October 29 from Haflong Civil Hospital to Diyongmukh after the post mortem. Out of the seven slain police personnel, four were constables in the 8th Battalion of Assam Police; two were from the District Armed Branch and one Home Guard. Meanwhile, Dinob Dimasa, spokesman of Black Widow, denied the outfit’s involvement in the ambush.
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October - 30 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kehoi Sumi, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Zion Hospital when he was returning to Dimapur town from the hospital in an autorickshaw on October 30, reports Assam
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kehoi Sumi, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Zion Hospital when he was returning to Dimapur town from the hospital in an autorickshaw on October 30, reports Assam Tribune. Police recovered six used shells of AK-47 from the incident site.
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October - 30 
According to Assam Tribune, Army personnel of the 4 Corp recovered a bomb from the residence of one Ajijur Rahman of Goroimari–Salanibari area in Tezpur. The bomb was kept hidden in a cow-shed. The owner of the house Ajijur Rahman was arrested.
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According to Assam Tribune, Army personnel of the 4 Corp recovered a bomb from the residence of one Ajijur Rahman of Goroimari–Salanibari area in Tezpur. The bomb was kept hidden in a cow-shed. The owner of the house Ajijur Rahman was arrested.
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October - 30 
According to Telegraph, 77 persons were killed and about 300 injured in 13 near-simultaneous blasts in Assam capital Dispur and adjoining city Guwahati and three other districts- Kokrajhar, Barpeta, and Bongaigaon on October 30. The first of the expl
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According to Telegraph, 77 persons were killed and about 300 injured in 13 near-simultaneous blasts in Assam capital Dispur and adjoining city Guwahati and three other districts- Kokrajhar, Barpeta, and Bongaigaon on October 30. The first of the explosions was triggered at around 11.30 am near the Ganeshguri flyover near the high-security capital complex housing the Assembly building in capital Dispur, followed by explosions at Paltan Bazar and Fancy Bazar in Guwahati city within five minutes. Around the same time, bombs also exploded in crowded market places of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon and Barpeta districts of the lower Assam. Of the six blasts in Guwahati, RDX was believed to have been used in two of the explosions. At least 41 persons were killed in the blasts in Guwahati. While at least 21 persons were killed in three serial blasts in Kokrajhar, 15 persons were killed in twin blasts in Barpeta Road town of Barpeta district. 10 persons were injured in the Bongaigaon blast. The death toll mounted to 77 with a number of persons succumbing to their injuries in the hospitals. Police said that the involvement of jihadi groups like the Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B) militants cannot be ruled out. The police are also examining whether the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was involved in the blasts.
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October - 30 
According to Telegraph, a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as Naikhlai Dimasa, was shot dead by the Black Widow (BW) militants at his residence in Doyangbra of North Cachar Hills district on October 30.
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According to Telegraph, a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as Naikhlai Dimasa, was shot dead by the Black Widow (BW) militants at his residence in Doyangbra of North Cachar Hills district on October 30.
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October - 30 
Express Buzz reports that on October 30, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Gosaninuagaon area of the Berhampur city reportedly by Andhra Pradesh police. Acting on information provided by an arrested Maoist, S
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Express Buzz reports that on October 30, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Gosaninuagaon area of the Berhampur city reportedly by Andhra Pradesh police. Acting on information provided by an arrested Maoist, Soma Reddy in Andhra Pradesh, a special police team raided a house and reportedly arrested five Maoists. Guns, sketch maps, booklets of Operation Ropeway, pamphlets and books in Oriya and Telugu were seized from them. According to sources, Maoists had been residing in the rented house for past four months. Andhra police claimed that the network of the Maoists were planning to raid a large armoury in Berhampur. The arrested Maoists have been taken to Bhubaneswar for further interrogation by the special investigation wing.
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October - 30 
Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has initiated steps to start a scheme of deploying 2,000 armed tribal youths as special police officers (SPOs) in five Maoist-infested districts to fight the extremists. A Orissa Home Department resol
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Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has initiated steps to start a scheme of deploying 2,000 armed tribal youths as special police officers (SPOs) in five Maoist-infested districts to fight the extremists. A Orissa Home Department resolution (No 47958 dated October 25, 2008) indicates that tribal men and women in the age group of 18-25 years from Maoist-infested districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Gajapati, Rayagada and Kandhamal districts would be appointed on a contractual basis for the first three years. Required to pass at least Standard VIII, they would undergo training in arms and ammunition like a regular policeman. As SPOs, they would be paid INR 4,000 in the first two years and INR 4,500 in the third year after which they might be absorbed as sepoys or constables in the regular police vacancies. A senior home department official said, “It’s just like Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist civilian vigilante movement in Chhattisgarh). They will be doing the same things that the SPOs in Chhattisgarh are doing. The aim is to let the tribals defend themselves against the onslaught of Maoists.”
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October - 30 
The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bongaigaon district, Hridayjeet Barman, and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Prasanta Dutta, were injured when a bomb planted in a motorbike was being taken away for being defused, reports Assam
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The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bongaigaon district, Hridayjeet Barman, and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Prasanta Dutta, were injured when a bomb planted in a motorbike was being taken away for being defused, reports Assam Tribune. According to police sources, an unidentified person called up the police and informed them about the bomb on a motorbike, parked in front of Town Store near Paglastan petrol pump. After receiving the information, a police team led by Bongaigaon ASP and DSP along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered the bomb. After observing the nature of the bomb, they were carrying it towards the nearby bus stand. But on the way, the bomb exploded injuring two police officers, three CRPF security personnel and two civilians.
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October - 30 
The area commander of Azad faction of the PULF in Thoubal district, identified as Mohammed Zameer Khan, surrendered before the Border Security Force authorities at CI Post Khetri Leikai on November 30. He laid down one 7.65-mm Petro Beratta pistol, t
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The area commander of Azad faction of the PULF in Thoubal district, identified as Mohammed Zameer Khan, surrendered before the Border Security Force authorities at CI Post Khetri Leikai on November 30. He laid down one 7.65-mm Petro Beratta pistol, two magazines, five live rounds of ammunition and one Chinese hand grenade.
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October - 30 
The Imphal East district police commandos rescued an abducted assistant engineer of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana division of the state Public Works Department in Bishnupur, identified as Tongbram Jatishwore, from a house at Khangabok Part-III
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The Imphal East district police commandos rescued an abducted assistant engineer of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana division of the state Public Works Department in Bishnupur, identified as Tongbram Jatishwore, from a house at Khangabok Part-III Makha Leikai, reports Imphal Free Press. One among the abductors belonging to the Nongthang faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Robindro, was also arrested by the police personnel from the incident site.
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October - 30 
The surrendered cadres of militant outfits living in the commando barrack, who sustained injuries in the October 21 bomb blast near the Ragailong gate in Imphal, complained against the alleged discriminatory attitude of the Government towards them an
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The surrendered cadres of militant outfits living in the commando barrack, who sustained injuries in the October 21 bomb blast near the Ragailong gate in Imphal, complained against the alleged discriminatory attitude of the Government towards them and demanded equal treatment and attention like other injured victims.
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October - 30 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that cadres of ‘292 battalion’ of the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), its armed wing, destroyed a major camp of the Army located at Veng Khul under Singhat sub-division of Churachandpur district on O
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that cadres of ‘292 battalion’ of the Manipur People’s Army (MPA), its armed wing, destroyed a major camp of the Army located at Veng Khul under Singhat sub-division of Churachandpur district on October 30–evening, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 30 
Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles during an encounter at Behiang under Singngat police station in the Churachandpur district on October 30- night, reports Imphal Free Pres.
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Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles during an encounter at Behiang under Singngat police station in the Churachandpur district on October 30- night, reports Imphal Free Pres.
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October - 30 
ULFA in an e-mail statement denied its hand in the blasts and alleged that a section of the government officials deliberately blamed the outfit to derail the possible peace process.
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ULFA in an e-mail statement denied its hand in the blasts and alleged that a section of the government officials deliberately blamed the outfit to derail the possible peace process.
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October - 30 
A civilian, Gul Sher, died when his house was hit by a shell, while 11 others sustained serious injuries in the Fiza Ghat.
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A civilian, Gul Sher, died when his house was hit by a shell, while 11 others sustained serious injuries in the Fiza Ghat.
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October - 30 
Daily Times reported that Tribal volunteers positioned on mountains in North and South Waziristan agencies opened fire on suspected US drones flying over the areas on October 30. Tribesmen said the spy planes escaped the firing as they were flying at
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Daily Times reported that Tribal volunteers positioned on mountains in North and South Waziristan agencies opened fire on suspected US drones flying over the areas on October 30. Tribesmen said the spy planes escaped the firing as they were flying at a high altitude. The drones continued flying over the two agencies throughout the day.
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October - 30 
In Mamdheri, unidentified assailants killed Hassan Shah alias Khan Gul, a relative of Maulana Fazlullah, the commander of the militants.
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In Mamdheri, unidentified assailants killed Hassan Shah alias Khan Gul, a relative of Maulana Fazlullah, the commander of the militants.
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October - 30 
Militants freed 62 elders as a ‘goodwill gesture’ after hectic efforts were made by a local jirga (council). The spokesman of the militants said the elders had assured them in the presence of jirga members that they would not stand up to the insurgen
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Militants freed 62 elders as a ‘goodwill gesture’ after hectic efforts were made by a local jirga (council). The spokesman of the militants said the elders had assured them in the presence of jirga members that they would not stand up to the insurgents in future. The militants had earlier killed 12 elders, who had gathered in a mosque to devise a plan to keep the militants away from their area. Most of them were slaughtered.
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October - 30 
Pakistani officials deported 17 Afghan nationals at Torkham border and arrested 25 Uzbek nationals travelling without valid documents.
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Pakistani officials deported 17 Afghan nationals at Torkham border and arrested 25 Uzbek nationals travelling without valid documents.
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October - 30 
Security forces in Mohmand Agency of FATA killed five Taliban militants and captured an explosives expert known to have links with Afghan insurgents, a senior military officer said on October 30, AFP reported, according to Daily Times. One Taliban wa
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Security forces in Mohmand Agency of FATA killed five Taliban militants and captured an explosives expert known to have links with Afghan insurgents, a senior military officer said on October 30, AFP reported, according to Daily Times. One Taliban was killed and another was wounded in a shootout with troops, who chased their vehicle when they refused to stop at a check post, Colonel Muhammad Saifullah said. Four other Taliban arrived in a jeep to rescue the injured, but security forces attacked the vehicle, killing all of them, he said. The alleged explosives expert was identified as Pakistani Taliban commander Imran alias Mansoor.
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October - 30 
The Banr area of Mingora, one person identified as Hakim was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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The Banr area of Mingora, one person identified as Hakim was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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October - 30 
The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of
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The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of explosives and CDs recovered from some houses.
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October - 30 
The security forces (SFs) continued operation against the Taliban militants in the Agency and pounded suspected hideouts in Mamoond, Nawagai and Khar tehsils, officials said, APP reported. The SFs have strengthened their position in Loyesam and surro
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The security forces (SFs) continued operation against the Taliban militants in the Agency and pounded suspected hideouts in Mamoond, Nawagai and Khar tehsils, officials said, APP reported. The SFs have strengthened their position in Loyesam and surrounding areas of Khar.
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October - 30 
The security forces (SFs) on October 30 killed 10 more Taliban militants and injured two others during operations in various areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP, reports The News. The SFs took action in Akhun Killay, Kotlai,
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The security forces (SFs) on October 30 killed 10 more Taliban militants and injured two others during operations in various areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP, reports The News. The SFs took action in Akhun Killay, Kotlai, Dagai, Saidu Sharif Airport and Kanju, using gunship helicopters and artillery to pound suspected positions of the militants. According to the ISPR-run Swat Media Centre, seven militants were killed and an ammunition dump destroyed in an attack on the insurgents’ positions in Kotlai area of Kabal.
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