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October - 1 
A defence spokesman said on October 1 that 42 well-armed and trained, both local and foreign militants, were eliminated in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations conducted by the Army in September 2010. The troops along the LoC intercepted, engaged
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A defence spokesman said on October 1 that 42 well-armed and trained, both local and foreign militants, were eliminated in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations conducted by the Army in September 2010. The troops along the LoC intercepted, engaged and eliminated 16 militants and while conducting joint operations, based on actionable intelligence, in the hinterland, 26 militants were killed.
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October - 1 
About 60 armed Maoists ‘attached’ the moveable property of four farmers for supporting Shanti Sena, a private army formed by a former bandit king Ram Bachan Yadav, allegedly to take on the Maoists at Dhansa village in Rohtas District late in the nigh
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About 60 armed Maoists ‘attached’ the moveable property of four farmers for supporting Shanti Sena, a private army formed by a former bandit king Ram Bachan Yadav, allegedly to take on the Maoists at Dhansa village in Rohtas District late in the night of October 1.
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October - 1 
Five persons were injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Malaknag in Anantnag District on October 1, reports The Hindu. The curfew was extended on October 1 to Pulwama and Shopian District headquarters. At Malaknag, a group of persons defi
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Five persons were injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Malaknag in Anantnag District on October 1, reports The Hindu. The curfew was extended on October 1 to Pulwama and Shopian District headquarters. At Malaknag, a group of persons defied the curfew and threw stones at SFs, prompting them to fire warning shots, burst teargas shells and use batons. Two persons were injured, officials said. Three persons were injured when SFs lobbed teargas shells and used batons to disperse a group of youths in Baramulla town.
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Four Naxalites, including two women, were arrested from Gadchiroli District of Mahaastra on October 1, reports The Hindu. They were remanded to Police custody for six days.
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Four Naxalites, including two women, were arrested from Gadchiroli District of Mahaastra on October 1, reports The Hindu. They were remanded to Police custody for six days.
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October - 1 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Richarbor alias Juban, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on October 1.
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Richarbor alias Juban, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on October 1.
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October - 1 
Nine militants and a Policeman were killed in separate encounters in the State, reported Daily Excelsior. Army foiled an infiltration bid at Maidan Behak in the Machhil sector near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District and killed five mi
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Nine militants and a Policeman were killed in separate encounters in the State, reported Daily Excelsior. Army foiled an infiltration bid at Maidan Behak in the Machhil sector near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District and killed five militants on October 1. Identity and group affiliation of the slain militants could not be ascertained immediately as the operation was still in progress. A huge cache of arms, ammunition, war like stores and sophisticated communication and navigation equipment were recovered from the encounter site.
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Pakistan army in the night of October 1 again violated cease-fire in the Kirni sector of Poonch District by resorting to medium firing in forward areas for about an hour.
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Pakistan army in the night of October 1 again violated cease-fire in the Kirni sector of Poonch District by resorting to medium firing in forward areas for about an hour.
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The Surat Crime Branch arrested a person, suspected to be a bomb-maker for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Udhna area on October 1, reports Indian Express. The Police said accused Uttam Pradhan alias Khandi Prasanna Pradhan
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The Surat Crime Branch arrested a person, suspected to be a bomb-maker for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Udhna area on October 1, reports Indian Express. The Police said accused Uttam Pradhan alias Khandi Prasanna Pradhan (22) of Ganjam District in Orissa was involved in Maoist activities in Orissa and has seven cases related to explosives and arms, and a non-bailable warrant registered against him. He was also involved in a bank robbery in Khansa in Orissa a few months ago.
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The Union Government on October 1 extended the “disturbed areas” notification under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, for Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six months, reports Telegraph. The decision was taken on basis o
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The Union Government on October 1 extended the “disturbed areas” notification under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, for Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six months, reports Telegraph. The decision was taken on basis of inputs that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) are actively involved in anti-social activity.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 1 said 21 persons had been executed in full public view by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in “kangaroo” courts till August 31, 2010, reports Times of India. This is far higher than the 1
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 1 said 21 persons had been executed in full public view by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in “kangaroo” courts till August 31, 2010, reports Times of India. This is far higher than the 11 persons executed by “kangaroo” courts in the corresponding period of 2009. The number of “kangaroo” courts held by the CPI-Maoist too has grown from 48 till August 2010 from 38 in the corresponding period of 2009.
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18 suspected militants were killed and another six were injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army shelled their hideouts in Chinarak, Ormegai and Dombakai areas in Kurram Agency in the night of October 1, reports Dawn.
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18 suspected militants were killed and another six were injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army shelled their hideouts in Chinarak, Ormegai and Dombakai areas in Kurram Agency in the night of October 1, reports Dawn.
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A person, Niaz Ali, died in a landmine explosion in Dil Gowash area of Dera Bugti District, reports Daily Times.
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A person, Niaz Ali, died in a landmine explosion in Dil Gowash area of Dera Bugti District, reports Daily Times.
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Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden is involved in an unfolding plot to launch attacks on European cities and may have even targeted the US, Daily Times quoting the National Public Radio (NPR) reported on October 1. Several months ago, Osama sent a direct
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Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden is involved in an unfolding plot to launch attacks on European cities and may have even targeted the US, Daily Times quoting the National Public Radio (NPR) reported on October 1. Several months ago, Osama sent a directive to al Qaeda affiliates and partners that he wanted a Mumbai-style attack on at least three European countries – the United Kingdom, Germany and France – NPR said, citing intelligence officials. NPR said gunmen had planned to fire on crowds at busy European tourist sites and take over hotels in a plot that would mark a new style of attack for al Qaeda, although details of the plans remain unclear for now. The US may also have been in Osama’s sights. “We know that Osama bin Laden issued the directive,” an unnamed official familiar with intelligence surrounding the plot told NPR.
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An al Qaeda plot to launch Mumbai-style attacks on European cities was planned by the group’s number three leader, Sheikh Yunis al-Mauretani, with Osama bin Laden’s support, Daily Times quoting the German weekly Der Spiegel reported on October 2. The
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An al Qaeda plot to launch Mumbai-style attacks on European cities was planned by the group’s number three leader, Sheikh Yunis al-Mauretani, with Osama bin Laden’s support, Daily Times quoting the German weekly Der Spiegel reported on October 2. The BBCand Sky News reported on September 29 that Western intelligence agencies had uncovered a plot targeting Britain, France and Germany involving commando-style teams of militants, seizing hostages and murdering them in a manner similar to the Mumbai attacks. Der Spiegel reported that Sheikh Yunis al-Mauretani had plotted the attacks, and had shared his plans with an Islamist with German nationality Ahmad Siddiqui currently under detention at the US-run Bagram Air Base in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
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Dawn reported that NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen will meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on October 4, amid a row over a NATO helicopter strike inside Pakistan. Qureshi will visit the transatlantic alliance's headquarters in
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Dawn reported that NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen will meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on October 4, amid a row over a NATO helicopter strike inside Pakistan. Qureshi will visit the transatlantic alliance's headquarters in Brussels on the sidelines of a two-day Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). Pakistan blocked a land route for NATO convoys carrying supplies to neighbouring Afghanistan on September 30 after officials blamed a cross-border NATO helicopter attack for the deaths of three Pakistani soldiers. The Khyber Pass at Torkham is on one of the main NATO supply routes through Pakistan into Afghanistan, where more than 152,000 US and NATO forces are fighting a Taliban-led insurgency.
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Four persons, including three personnel of Balochistan Constabulary (BC), were injured in an incident of firing on Saryab Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in morning. According to official sources, unidentified assailants riding
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Four persons, including three personnel of Balochistan Constabulary (BC), were injured in an incident of firing on Saryab Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in morning. According to official sources, unidentified assailants riding on a motorcycle opened fire on an official vehicle of BC injuring three personnel and a teenage passerby.
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on October 1 told the National Assembly that the Government might consider other options if someone tried to interfere with the country’s sovereignty, reports Daily Times. Responding to a point of order raised by Lie
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on October 1 told the National Assembly that the Government might consider other options if someone tried to interfere with the country’s sovereignty, reports Daily Times. Responding to a point of order raised by Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch, the PM said, “If they (NATO) don’t apologise and remove our apprehensions, we may consider other options as well.” He said cooperation in the war on terrorism did not mean compromising on national integrity and sovereignty. He said Pakistan is a responsible and nuclear state, adding that being political people, “we have lodged a civilised protest” with NATO headquarters over the force’s violation of the country’s air space”. Gilani added that he had also talked to Senator John Kerry on the issue and asked him to share credible and actionable information with Pakistani intelligence authorities.
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The Barrack Obama administration is committed to working with Pakistan, as success in Afghanistan is not achievable without Pakistan being part of the solution, US Special Representative for Afghanistan-Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said on October 1, r
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The Barrack Obama administration is committed to working with Pakistan, as success in Afghanistan is not achievable without Pakistan being part of the solution, US Special Representative for Afghanistan-Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said on October 1, reports Daily Times. He commented that an extended closure of NATO supplies would have colossal effect on region’s economy. He described the loss of Pakistani soldiers in a cross-border incident as “very unfortunate” and said a NATO investigation is going on into it. Holbrooke argued that working with Pakistan for success of the Afghanistan mission is the right policy. The envoy described the US overall relationship with Pakistan as “more complicated than any strategic relationship I’ve ever been involved in”. Speaking at Washington Ideas Forum, Holbrooke said that “success in Afghanistan is not achievable unless Pakistan is part of the solution, not part of the problem. In the end, we’re going to work with the Pakistanis as long as I’m involved in this. That’s the right policy, and this administration believes that”.
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The driver and a cleaner of NATO supply tanker were burnt to death when unidentified assailants set the tanker on fire in Baghbana area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan on October 1, reports Dawn. Sources said the tanker was going to the border tow
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The driver and a cleaner of NATO supply tanker were burnt to death when unidentified assailants set the tanker on fire in Baghbana area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan on October 1, reports Dawn. Sources said the tanker was going to the border town of Chamanwhen it was intercepted by four men in Baghbana area. Levies force said the assailants, who had come on motorbikes, escaped after the attack.
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The US military is secretly diverting drones from Afghanistan to escalate a Central Intelligence Agency-led (CIA) campaign against militants in neighbouring Pakistan, Daily Times quoting The Wall Street Journal reported on October 2. The “shift in st
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The US military is secretly diverting drones from Afghanistan to escalate a Central Intelligence Agency-led (CIA) campaign against militants in neighbouring Pakistan, Daily Times quoting The Wall Street Journal reported on October 2. The “shift in strategic focus reflects the US view that, with Pakistan’s military unable or unwilling to do the job, more US force against terrorist sanctuaries in Pakistan is now needed to turn around the struggling Afghanistan war effort across the border,” the journal added. The additional drones helped the CIA escalate the number of strikes in Pakistan in September.
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October - 1 
Moulvibazar District Police personnel arrested 13 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at a house in Teligul area at Baralekha sub-district headquarters on October 1, reports Daily Star. According to the Police, about 40 to 50 ICS cadres were gather
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Moulvibazar District Police personnel arrested 13 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at a house in Teligul area at Baralekha sub-district headquarters on October 1, reports Daily Star. According to the Police, about 40 to 50 ICS cadres were gathered at the residence of local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Abdus Shahid to bring out a procession over the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Mosque (a disputed religious site in India) issue.
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October - 2 
A cadre of Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad (JMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested on October 2, reports Times of India. The extremist was identified as Firoz Ansari, son of Kaleem Ansari of Rubed village under Jobang Police Station in th
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A cadre of Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad (JMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested on October 2, reports Times of India. The extremist was identified as Firoz Ansari, son of Kaleem Ansari of Rubed village under Jobang Police Station in the bordering area of Lohardaga and Latehar Districts.
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October - 2 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper and a Police official were injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack which was carried out in Sukma block of Dantewada District on October 2, reports Sify.com. Maoists attacked Anil
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper and a Police official were injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack which was carried out in Sukma block of Dantewada District on October 2, reports Sify.com. Maoists attacked Anil Tondon and Ashok Yadav when the two had gone to the market to buy vegetables.
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October - 2 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Wankheirakpham Nandi Meetei (26), was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Loushangkhong village on October 2. He was subsequently handed over to Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East Distric
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Wankheirakpham Nandi Meetei (26), was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Loushangkhong village on October 2. He was subsequently handed over to Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 2 
Around 15 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed into the forest office at Ramgiri under Boipariguda Police Station in Koraput District on October 2 and set off a landmine blowing up a portion of the building
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Around 15 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed into the forest office at Ramgiri under Boipariguda Police Station in Koraput District on October 2 and set off a landmine blowing up a portion of the building, reports DNA. The Maoists shouted slogans against the Government before leaving.
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October - 2 
Cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dragged Mayabai Dugga (40) out of her house at Saitola village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District in the night of October 2 and slit her throat.
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Cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dragged Mayabai Dugga (40) out of her house at Saitola village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District in the night of October 2 and slit her throat.
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October - 2 
Four persons were abducted by half-a-dozen unidentified militants from Bhaicherra village in Hailakandi District of Assam on October 2, reports Telegraph. The militants abducted two persons from a Bolero jeep and the other two from a Sumo (Vehicle) f
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Four persons were abducted by half-a-dozen unidentified militants from Bhaicherra village in Hailakandi District of Assam on October 2, reports Telegraph. The militants abducted two persons from a Bolero jeep and the other two from a Sumo (Vehicle) filled with passengers. The abducted persons were identified as Abdul Rahim (22), Pallab Bora (28), Farid Uddin (28), and Badrul Islam (25).
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October - 2 
NDFB-Progressive, under a cease-fire pact with the Centre, said it would not compromise on the issue of a separate Bodoland and asked the Bodo people to unite and fight for it. The group’s president B. Sungthagra alias Diren Boro, speaking on the oc
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NDFB-Progressive, under a cease-fire pact with the Centre, said it would not compromise on the issue of a separate Bodoland and asked the Bodo people to unite and fight for it. The group’s president B. Sungthagra alias Diren Boro, speaking on the occasion of its 24th foundation day on October 2, said, “So far the NDFB had two tripartite sittings with the Centre and Assam government to discuss the charter of demands submitted by the NDFB. We have made it clear that the political demand for a separate state will not be compromised, come what may.”
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October - 2 
On October 2, the month-long operation against a column of infiltrating militants in the Gurez sector near LoC in Bandipora District ended with the killing of one more militant, taking death in the operation to 16, including two Army troopers. "One m
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On October 2, the month-long operation against a column of infiltrating militants in the Gurez sector near LoC in Bandipora District ended with the killing of one more militant, taking death in the operation to 16, including two Army troopers. "One militant was killed in Baktoor area of Gurez sector this afternoon. With this, the operation against the group of infiltrators from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has come to an end," Army sources said. The operation in Baktoor began on September 5 as. This was the second biggest anti-infiltration operation of the Army in 2010 as a large number of militants were killed in a similar operation in the Hafruda forest area of Kupwara District in May.
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October - 2 
Police arrested three top Maoists, identified as Buas Munda, Paulas Munda and Shiv Singh, during a combing operation at Chandiposh and Silipunji forest areas in Sundargarh District on October 2, reports Orissadiary.com. Police also recovered two land
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Police arrested three top Maoists, identified as Buas Munda, Paulas Munda and Shiv Singh, during a combing operation at Chandiposh and Silipunji forest areas in Sundargarh District on October 2, reports Orissadiary.com. Police also recovered two landmines weighing 30 and 15 kilograms respectively from them.
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October - 2 
Reang militants released Badrul Islam Laskar, the driver of a Sumo, and Farid Uddin Laskar who were abducted from Bhaicherra in Hailakandi and Mizoram border on October 2. However, the whereabouts of Abdul Rahim and Pallab Bora, employees of a Guwaha
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Reang militants released Badrul Islam Laskar, the driver of a Sumo, and Farid Uddin Laskar who were abducted from Bhaicherra in Hailakandi and Mizoram border on October 2. However, the whereabouts of Abdul Rahim and Pallab Bora, employees of a Guwahati-based construction firm Sweety Real Estates, who were also abducted on October 2, could not be traced. Sources said, suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) had demanded INR four million from the construction company, owned by Bhagya Kalita, for release of Rahim and Bora. Moreover, UDLA had asked the Sumo owner of Hailakandi to pay donation for the outfit. Badrul was likely abducted by UDLA to send a message to the vehicle owner. It is to be noted that the vehicle owner used to pay tax to the Reang militants, but once the Army operation started, they stopped paying donation.
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October - 2 
Two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants were arrested in the Sundar-Pinjari forest belt at Dachan in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 2, reports The Hindu. The arrested militants were identified as Shabir alias Imran, a self-s
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Two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants were arrested in the Sundar-Pinjari forest belt at Dachan in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 2, reports The Hindu. The arrested militants were identified as Shabir alias Imran, a self-styled ‘district commander’, and Zakir alias Khalid. A gun and some ammunition were recovered from their possession of the arrested militants.
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October - 2 
Muhammad Farooq Khan, a renowned religious scholar and vice chancellor of the newly established Swat Islamic University, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his clinic in Defence colony of Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 2, reports Da
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Muhammad Farooq Khan, a renowned religious scholar and vice chancellor of the newly established Swat Islamic University, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his clinic in Defence colony of Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 2, reports Daily Times.
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October - 2 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of Islamia College University Vice Chancellor Ajmal Khan’s abduction, who is also the cousin of Awami Nation Party Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan. TTP’s affiliated outfit named Abdullah Aizam Bri
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of Islamia College University Vice Chancellor Ajmal Khan’s abduction, who is also the cousin of Awami Nation Party Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan. TTP’s affiliated outfit named Abdullah Aizam Brigade’s spokesman Umar Farooq claimed the responsibility of abduction the VC and his driver on September 7 from the Professors’ Colony area in the University of Peshawar campus.
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October - 2 
Two persons, hailing from Punjab, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shahrag tehsil (revenue unit) of Harani District of Balochistan on October 2, reports Daily Times. The slained persons, identified as Mohbin and Manzoor, belonged to Bahaw
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Two persons, hailing from Punjab, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shahrag tehsil (revenue unit) of Harani District of Balochistan on October 2, reports Daily Times. The slained persons, identified as Mohbin and Manzoor, belonged to Bahawalpur District of Punjab.
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October - 2 
Two US drone attacks killed 18 suspected militants in the Datta Khel town of North Waziristan Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 2, reports Daily Times. “In the first attack two missiles were fired at a house while in
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Two US drone attacks killed 18 suspected militants in the Datta Khel town of North Waziristan Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 2, reports Daily Times. “In the first attack two missiles were fired at a house while in the second attack four missiles targeted a house and a vehicle. The death toll in the two attacks reached 18,” an intelligence official said. At least six foreigners were killed in the first strike.
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October - 2 
Police on October 2 arrested seven alleged abductors, including a UCPN-M cadre, from Suryabinayak in Bhaktapur District while they were taking an abductee in a cab to an undisclosed location. Police said Maoist cadre Raj Kumar Thing (25), who is a Bh
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Police on October 2 arrested seven alleged abductors, including a UCPN-M cadre, from Suryabinayak in Bhaktapur District while they were taking an abductee in a cab to an undisclosed location. Police said Maoist cadre Raj Kumar Thing (25), who is a Bhaktapur District member of Maoist Tamang Mukti Morcha.
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October - 2 
The UCPN-M agreed to provide updated information with details including full name, age, permanent address and picture of its former combatants staying at various cantonments across the country, reports Nepal News. The UCPN-M agreed to provide the de
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The UCPN-M agreed to provide updated information with details including full name, age, permanent address and picture of its former combatants staying at various cantonments across the country, reports Nepal News. The UCPN-M agreed to provide the details along with the exact number of combatants in the cantonments at present at meeting of the Army Integration Special Committee on October 2. Earlier, the party had been refusing to provide the details.
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October - 2 
UCPN-M Secretary C.P. Gajurel said on October 2 that there is no alternative to a peaceful protest in order to end the political deadlock. Gajurel informed that the extended plenum to be held in Gorkha District next month will finalise the structure
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UCPN-M Secretary C.P. Gajurel said on October 2 that there is no alternative to a peaceful protest in order to end the political deadlock. Gajurel informed that the extended plenum to be held in Gorkha District next month will finalise the structure of the protest and future strategies to be adopted by the party.
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October - 3 
A group of about 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), armed with sophisticated weapons, raided Chirogora village in Purulia District in the night of October 3 and shot dead three activists of the Forward Bloc party after dra
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A group of about 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), armed with sophisticated weapons, raided Chirogora village in Purulia District in the night of October 3 and shot dead three activists of the Forward Bloc party after dragging them out of their houses, reports The Hindu. The deceased were identified as Leru Majhi, Dasrath Majhi, and Choto Majhi. The attackers left some leaflets in the area claiming that they were killed as they were “Police spies“.
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October - 3 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Mutum Lnao Singh alias Ondon (18), was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Sekta on October 3. One 9-mm pistol, four live rounds of 9-mm auto pistol, and 10 live rounds of AK-47 were recovered from him. He was su
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Mutum Lnao Singh alias Ondon (18), was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Sekta on October 3. One 9-mm pistol, four live rounds of 9-mm auto pistol, and 10 live rounds of AK-47 were recovered from him. He was subsequently handed over to Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 3 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, James Thomas, was arrested by the Assam Rifles. He belonged to Rengpang in Tamenglong District. He was involved in extortion activities along National Highway-53. Further, a cadre
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, James Thomas, was arrested by the Assam Rifles. He belonged to Rengpang in Tamenglong District. He was involved in extortion activities along National Highway-53. Further, a cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Khumanthem Shamu Singh (45), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Army from Awang Khunou village under Lamshang Police Station, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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October - 3 
A PLA cadre, Angom Sarat alias Ingocha alias Chaohal alias Robin alias Joy Singh (34), was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from BOAT main gate. He joined the outfit in 1993 and got training at Tamei in the year 1995 under ‘army no.08
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A PLA cadre, Angom Sarat alias Ingocha alias Chaohal alias Robin alias Joy Singh (34), was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from BOAT main gate. He joined the outfit in 1993 and got training at Tamei in the year 1995 under ‘army no.0892’ of first batch of the outfit.
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October - 3 
Armed Maoists took Murlidhar Mahadole (50), a Government employee, from Mendhatola village in the same District with them into the near by forest where they slit his throat, suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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Armed Maoists took Murlidhar Mahadole (50), a Government employee, from Mendhatola village in the same District with them into the near by forest where they slit his throat, suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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October - 3 
Barring a firing incident in Shopian in Baramulla District in which four persons were injured and stone pelting in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, the law and order situation across Kashmir Valley remained by and large peaceful on October 3, reported
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Barring a firing incident in Shopian in Baramulla District in which four persons were injured and stone pelting in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, the law and order situation across Kashmir Valley remained by and large peaceful on October 3, reported Daily Excelsior. Meanwhile, authorities imposed curfew in several parts of the Valley to foil the planned march of separatists to Baramulla. Earlier, on October 1, seven persons, including two video-journalists, were injured in clashes and Police action
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October - 3 
Chairmen of both the factions of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani of APHC-Geelani and Mirwaiz Omar of APHC-Mirwaiz remained under house arrest while other separatist leaders also remained confined to their homes because
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Chairmen of both the factions of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani of APHC-Geelani and Mirwaiz Omar of APHC-Mirwaiz remained under house arrest while other separatist leaders also remained confined to their homes because of curfew restrictions on October 3. Geelani remained under house arrest for the past 20 days.
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October - 3 
Director General of Police Neelmani on October 3 said that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bechan Das, one of the suspects in the encounter with Police near Ramtalnagar village in Lakhisarai District on
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Director General of Police Neelmani on October 3 said that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bechan Das, one of the suspects in the encounter with Police near Ramtalnagar village in Lakhisarai District on August 29, was arrested.
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October - 3 
Maoists called for two days Malkangiri District bandh (general shut down) on October 5 and 6 protesting operation Green Hunt.
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Maoists called for two days Malkangiri District bandh (general shut down) on October 5 and 6 protesting operation Green Hunt.
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October - 3 
Militants abducted brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) from his house at village Harni in the Gursai area of Poonch District but released him after handing over him after assault in the night of October 3, reported Daily Excelsior. Reports said
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Militants abducted brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) from his house at village Harni in the Gursai area of Poonch District but released him after handing over him after assault in the night of October 3, reported Daily Excelsior. Reports said two unidentified militants stormed into the house of Parvez Ahmed, who was posted as a SPO in Mendhar. While the SPO was not present in his house, the militants abducted his brother Mohammad Naseer and took him to Jabran forests of Gursai. The militants assaulted Naseer asking him to tell his brother to give up the job of SPO.
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October - 3 
On October 3, Army and Police rescued two youth, including a surrendered militant, who had re-cycled into militancy, from the clutches of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’ in the Palmar area of Patimahal in Kishtwar District.
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On October 3, Army and Police rescued two youth, including a surrendered militant, who had re-cycled into militancy, from the clutches of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’ in the Palmar area of Patimahal in Kishtwar District.
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October - 3 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Musiki Somulu (50), a native of Bijapur District, and K. Pojja (22), a native of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh, at Pujarigudem village in Charla mandal (admin
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Musiki Somulu (50), a native of Bijapur District, and K. Pojja (22), a native of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh, at Pujarigudem village in Charla mandal (administrative division) in the morning of October 3. Sub Inspector K. Nagaraju said that Somulu and Pojja were arrested while moving under suspicious circumstances during a culvert checking operation on the outskirts of Pujarigudem in the early hours of the day.
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October - 3 
Quoting Police sources reports that at least 10 persons are still in the captivity of the anti-talk faction of the NDFB. The sources also said that as many as 23 cases of abduction by the anti-talk faction of the NDFB were reported in 2010 and 28 per
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Quoting Police sources reports that at least 10 persons are still in the captivity of the anti-talk faction of the NDFB. The sources also said that as many as 23 cases of abduction by the anti-talk faction of the NDFB were reported in 2010 and 28 persons were abducted.
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October - 3 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said that the chief of Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a splinter group of (CPI-Maoist), Rajendra Mahto and his associate Vikas, were arrested from under Amas Police Station area of Gaya District
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said that the chief of Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a splinter group of (CPI-Maoist), Rajendra Mahto and his associate Vikas, were arrested from under Amas Police Station area of Gaya District.
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October - 3 
Surrendered cadres of the Black Widow (BW) called for a 48-hour bandh (general shut down) in Dima Hasao District from 5am on October 5 (tomorrow) in protest against the alleged Government’s apathy towards their demands. They would put an embargo on t
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Surrendered cadres of the Black Widow (BW) called for a 48-hour bandh (general shut down) in Dima Hasao District from 5am on October 5 (tomorrow) in protest against the alleged Government’s apathy towards their demands. They would put an embargo on the movement of trains on the Lumding-Silchar rail line during that period.
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October - 3 
The anti-talks faction of the NDFB extended a hand of friendship to the NDFB- Progressive, asking for a helping hand in their fight for ‘liberation’.
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The anti-talks faction of the NDFB extended a hand of friendship to the NDFB- Progressive, asking for a helping hand in their fight for ‘liberation’.
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October - 3 
The Centre on October 3, asked all the States to put targets which were recced by the American born Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley alias Dawood Gilani under extra security cover, and step up their overall vigilance in view of
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The Centre on October 3, asked all the States to put targets which were recced by the American born Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley alias Dawood Gilani under extra security cover, and step up their overall vigilance in view of general threats, reports Times of India. Besides alerting all the States, security has also been tightened in 36 markets across New Delhi by deploying additional 1,200 paramilitary personnel along with hundreds of other Police personnel. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs also asked the States to continue their alert during the coming major festivals like Navratra, Durga Puja and Diwali, which attract major gathering.
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October - 3 
The Police arrested about 20 Maoists, including a woman, from Dhanora taluka in Gadchiroli District, Police said on October 3. The woman Maoist belonged to Militia dalam (squad) and was reportedly involved in Hattigota violence in May 2009 in which 1
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The Police arrested about 20 Maoists, including a woman, from Dhanora taluka in Gadchiroli District, Police said on October 3. The woman Maoist belonged to Militia dalam (squad) and was reportedly involved in Hattigota violence in May 2009 in which 16 security personnel, including five Policewomen, were killed by the Maoists.
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October - 3 
The Police shot dead four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres during an encounter at a thickly forested area at Dekatan in Dhemaji District and rescued an abducted trader, Cotton Nandy, on October 3, reports Sentinel. Two AK-56 rifles
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The Police shot dead four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres during an encounter at a thickly forested area at Dekatan in Dhemaji District and rescued an abducted trader, Cotton Nandy, on October 3, reports Sentinel. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the encounter site, adds Shillong Times. Nandy was abducted from the Dhemaji area by the NDFB on September 21. The group was negotiating with his family to pay up a huge ransom to secure his release.
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October - 3 
The Suspension of Operation (SoO), singed between the Union and Manipur Governments and the Kuki militant groups was extended for another one year following a tripartite talk held in New Delhi on September 29.
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The Suspension of Operation (SoO), singed between the Union and Manipur Governments and the Kuki militant groups was extended for another one year following a tripartite talk held in New Delhi on September 29.
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October - 3 
Three militants and one Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel were killed in an encounter in the Chak-e-Akhal area of Kangan in Ganderbal District. Two other security force personnel and a civilian were injured in the gun fight which was going on t
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Three militants and one Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel were killed in an encounter in the Chak-e-Akhal area of Kangan in Ganderbal District. Two other security force personnel and a civilian were injured in the gun fight which was going on till reports last came in. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant could not be ascertained immediately. As reported earlier, one Police man was injured in the initial gun fight on September 30.
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October - 3 
Two over ground workers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police in two separate search operations on October 3, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Kharibam Amarjit alias Nanao alias Bung
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Two over ground workers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police in two separate search operations on October 3, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Kharibam Amarjit alias Nanao alias Bung (24) and Meisnam Jugindro alias Tomal (47). They were involved in attacking non-locals in the recent past. In addition, two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near Hotel Nirmala, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Moirangthem Ropen alias Enao (32) and Lambalmayum Promananda alias Nanao (33). Two cellular phones were recovered from their possession.
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October - 3 
Another boys’ primary school was destroyed by suspected militants in Mandan area of Bajaur Agency.
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Another boys’ primary school was destroyed by suspected militants in Mandan area of Bajaur Agency.
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October - 3 
Claimed that their leader Maulana Fazlullah was still in Swat, adds The News. He denied reports that their leader Maulana Fazlullah and his men recently crossed over to Chitral from Nuristan in Afghanistan. He insisted that Maulana Fazlullah was aliv
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Claimed that their leader Maulana Fazlullah was still in Swat, adds The News. He denied reports that their leader Maulana Fazlullah and his men recently crossed over to Chitral from Nuristan in Afghanistan. He insisted that Maulana Fazlullah was alive and in good health.
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October - 3 
Intelligence Agency reports on October 3 revealed that al Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have plans to abduct the Lebanon ambassador and senior diplomats from Islamabad and attack United States Consulates’ vehicles, reports Daily Time
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Intelligence Agency reports on October 3 revealed that al Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have plans to abduct the Lebanon ambassador and senior diplomats from Islamabad and attack United States Consulates’ vehicles, reports Daily Times. Another intelligence report stated that a group of terrorists, codenamed “Sajan Group”, has dispatched personnel from Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to carry out suicide attacks and bomb blasts across the country.
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October - 3 
Pakistan will only reopen a supply route for coalition troops in Afghanistan once public anger over NATO incursions eases and security improves, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit said on October 3, reports The News. “Unless the reaction cool
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Pakistan will only reopen a supply route for coalition troops in Afghanistan once public anger over NATO incursions eases and security improves, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit said on October 3, reports The News. “Unless the reaction cools down and we make sure that the supply line is secured, we cannot reopen it. It’s just because of security reasons. There’s no timeframe. I think it should be done soon”, Abdul Basit added.
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October - 3 
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on October 3 said that Pakistan is an ally of United States, not a satellite, reports The News. The two allies were working closely to thwart terrorist attacks anywhere in the world but made i
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on October 3 said that Pakistan is an ally of United States, not a satellite, reports The News. The two allies were working closely to thwart terrorist attacks anywhere in the world but made it clear that his country would not allow any foreign troops on its soil and follow its own timeline for anti-terror actions on its side of the Afghanistan border. “Terrorist outfits that are operating on its soil. We’ve done it in the last two and a half years and the few outfits that are remaining we will target them with American help but it will be technical help, it will not be personnel on ground,” he told CNN’s State of the Union programme.
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October - 3 
Several persons involved in plotting terrorist attacks in Europe have been identified and targeted, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said on October 3, reports Daily Times. “I think that several people who were involved in the plotting
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Several persons involved in plotting terrorist attacks in Europe have been identified and targeted, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said on October 3, reports Daily Times. “I think that several people who were involved in the plotting have been targeted, and the others are certainly on the radar of the US, Pakistani and European intelligence services,” Haqqani told the ABC news channel in an interview.
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October - 3 
Six persons were killed and over a dozen sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fire at 28 NATO oil tankers and set them ablaze near the DHA Phase 2 on Grand Trunk Road in Islamabad, the national capital of Pakistan, on October 3, repo
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Six persons were killed and over a dozen sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fire at 28 NATO oil tankers and set them ablaze near the DHA Phase 2 on Grand Trunk Road in Islamabad, the national capital of Pakistan, on October 3, reports The News. The militants managed to escape from the incident site after carrying out the attack.
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October - 3 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 3 claimed responsibility for two recent attacks on NATO supply convoys in Pakistan and threatened to carry out more, Azam Tariq, the TTP spokespersons said, reports Dawn. “We accept responsibility for the a
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 3 claimed responsibility for two recent attacks on NATO supply convoys in Pakistan and threatened to carry out more, Azam Tariq, the TTP spokespersons said, reports Dawn. “We accept responsibility for the attacks on the NATO supply trucks and tankers,” Azam Tariq said. “I am talking about attacks both in Sindh on September 30 and in Islamabad on October 3,” he said. “We will carry out more such attacks in future. We will not allow the use of Pakistani soil as a supply route for NATO troops based in Afghanistan,” he added. “This is also to avenge drone attacks,” he added further.
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October - 3 
The suspected TTP militants blew up Government Boys’ Middle School in Masood Ziarat in the Mohmand Agency, which left three classrooms, a balcony and a bathroom completely destroyed. No loss of life occurred in the attacks, and no one claimed respons
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The suspected TTP militants blew up Government Boys’ Middle School in Masood Ziarat in the Mohmand Agency, which left three classrooms, a balcony and a bathroom completely destroyed. No loss of life occurred in the attacks, and no one claimed responsibility of the bombing.
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October - 3 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed the ‘chief’ of the Asian Tigers, Sabir Mehsud, along with two of his aides whose dead body were recovered lying in the main market of the Razmak area in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed the ‘chief’ of the Asian Tigers, Sabir Mehsud, along with two of his aides whose dead body were recovered lying in the main market of the Razmak area in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 3, reports Daily Times. A letter, stating that Mehsud was the leader of the Asian Tigers, and the TTP had killed him, along with two other aides after abducting them. The letter also revealed that the Asian Tigers had abducted and killed former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official Khalid Khawaja on April 30, 2010, and the TTP had taken revenge of his murder by killing the Asian Tigers’ chief.
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October - 3 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter on October 3 claimed responsibility for the murder of Swat Islamic University Vice Chancellor Mohammad Farooq Khan on October 2, reports Daily Times. Swat TTP spokesman Umar Hassan Erabi phoned media
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter on October 3 claimed responsibility for the murder of Swat Islamic University Vice Chancellor Mohammad Farooq Khan on October 2, reports Daily Times. Swat TTP spokesman Umar Hassan Erabi phoned media persons and accepted responsibility of Farooq’s killing. “Dr Farooq was propagating against the TTP and had written anti-Taliban books,” the spokesman said. Farooq was reported running a rehabilitation centre for 175 suicide bombers who were trained by the TTP in the Swat District.
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October - 3 
Anthony Shing aka Ningkhan Shimray (49), head of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) foreign affairs, went missing in Nepal since September 27, when he landed in Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu after flying from Bangkok by
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Anthony Shing aka Ningkhan Shimray (49), head of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) foreign affairs, went missing in Nepal since September 27, when he landed in Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu after flying from Bangkok by the Royal Nepal Airlines.
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October - 3 
The cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) carried out shut down of market areas, academic institutions and halted transportation in Sindhuli District on October 3 with demands of the release of its Sindhuli District in-charge Raj
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The cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) carried out shut down of market areas, academic institutions and halted transportation in Sindhuli District on October 3 with demands of the release of its Sindhuli District in-charge Rajan Dahal, reports Kantipuronline. Dahal was arrested from Sindhuli District headquarters for his involvement in an attack on Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel. The attack occurred at Kaatle Bhirr in Ramechhap District on May 18, 2009.
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October - 3 
UCPN-M vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai on October 3 renewed his call to Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Poudel to withdraw his candidacy to the post of Prime Minister (PM). He said Poudel must quit the "meaningless" PM race or the nation will
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UCPN-M vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai on October 3 renewed his call to Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Poudel to withdraw his candidacy to the post of Prime Minister (PM). He said Poudel must quit the "meaningless" PM race or the nation will face "a severe constitution crisis" from which there will be no escape. He also said that the reactionary forces were working together to enforce military rule in the name of Presidential rule in the country, adds Himalayan Times. He again said that the President would not resort to such act that would tarnish his image, no matter how much the reactionaries strive for it.
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October - 3 
A Sherpur District Court on October 3 sentenced eight Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) members to two years imprisonment for creating panic among the townspeople in July, reports Daily Star. The court, however, acquitted 16 others JeI members including Sherpur
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A Sherpur District Court on October 3 sentenced eight Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) members to two years imprisonment for creating panic among the townspeople in July, reports Daily Star. The court, however, acquitted 16 others JeI members including Sherpur District unit general secretary Maulana Abdul Baten, as charges brought against them could not be proved.
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October - 3 
Dhaka ‘divisional chief’ and two ehsar (fulltime) members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka. The militants were arrested with eight petrol bombs, 1.5 kilogram bomb-making materials, two identity
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Dhaka ‘divisional chief’ and two ehsar (fulltime) members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka. The militants were arrested with eight petrol bombs, 1.5 kilogram bomb-making materials, two identity cards and some tools, said Commander M. Sohail, Legal and Media Wing Chief, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
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October - 3 
State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar was accused and shown arrested in cases linked to the country's largest ever arms haul in Chittagong District on April 2, 2004. The investigation officer (IO) of the two cases filed in connection with the sei
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State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar was accused and shown arrested in cases linked to the country's largest ever arms haul in Chittagong District on April 2, 2004. The investigation officer (IO) of the two cases filed in connection with the seizure of ten truckloads of arms and ammunition submitted a 10-day remand prayer for Babar to the Court of Metropolitan Magistrate, Chittagong. Metropolitan Magistrate Fazlul Bari passed the order for showing Babar arrested in the cases following a prayer from IO Mohammad Moniruzzaman Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police of Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The court also fixed October 13 to hear the remand prayer.
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October - 3 
Two suspected Hizb-ut Tahrir (HuT) militants were arrested in Dhaka on October 3. The arrestees, Piarul Islam and Rabiul Awal, were from Darampur village in Rajshahi District.
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Two suspected Hizb-ut Tahrir (HuT) militants were arrested in Dhaka on October 3. The arrestees, Piarul Islam and Rabiul Awal, were from Darampur village in Rajshahi District.
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October - 3 
De-mining groups recovered 187 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 32 81-mm mortar bombs and six 60-mm mortar bombs from Maruthankulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Ilamaruthankulam, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Iranailuppaikulam and Ethawetunawewa areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 187 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 32 81-mm mortar bombs and six 60-mm mortar bombs from Maruthankulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Ilamaruthankulam, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Iranailuppaikulam and Ethawetunawewa areas.
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October - 3 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Paranthan, Visuamadu and Kiranchi areas in the North recovered one T-56 weapon, 15 hand grenades, one shot gun and a part of a shot gun on October 3.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Paranthan, Visuamadu and Kiranchi areas in the North recovered one T-56 weapon, 15 hand grenades, one shot gun and a part of a shot gun on October 3.
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October - 4 
A cadre belonging to MI Khan faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Haffar Khan, was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Yairipok on October 4, according to Sangai Express.
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A cadre belonging to MI Khan faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Haffar Khan, was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Yairipok on October 4, according to Sangai Express.
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October - 4 
a cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ningthaujam Mani Singh (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in general area of Sugnu Awang Leikai on October 4. He wa
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a cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ningthaujam Mani Singh (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in general area of Sugnu Awang Leikai on October 4. He was subsequently handed over to Kakching Police Station.
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October - 4 
A large number of heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, stormed into Padia block headquarter town under Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District, and ransacked a liquor shop on October 4
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A large number of heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, stormed into Padia block headquarter town under Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District, and ransacked a liquor shop on October 4, reports IBN Live. The Maoists also destroyed almost the entire stock in the liquor outlet. However, no injury or casualty was reported in the incident.
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October - 4 
A Maoist dalam member, identified as Irpa Puttiah alias Venkanna (45), who reportedly operated in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before the Police at Kothagudem in Khammam District, reports The Hindu. Venkanna, a native of Vennelabilu village of Gundalama
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A Maoist dalam member, identified as Irpa Puttiah alias Venkanna (45), who reportedly operated in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before the Police at Kothagudem in Khammam District, reports The Hindu. Venkanna, a native of Vennelabilu village of Gundalamandal, worked as Kothagudem-Narsampet dalam member in North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) of the CPI-Maoist ever since he joined the Maoist dalam led by Sudhakar during the fag-end of 2009.
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October - 4 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman was killed after an encounter between the Police and a group of suspected ULFA militants at Salbaripara village in West Garo Hills District in the night of October 4, according to Shillong Times. The P
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman was killed after an encounter between the Police and a group of suspected ULFA militants at Salbaripara village in West Garo Hills District in the night of October 4, according to Shillong Times. The Police subsequently recovered one revolver with live rounds of ammunition from the encounter site. The slain linkman, who was identified as Sadon Koch (32), was earlier arrested and charge-sheeted in connection with theft of bikes in parts of Garo Hills, said the Police.
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October - 4 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Ramananda Singh alias Commando (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel. One live round of AK-47 was recovered from him. He was also handed over to Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Ramananda Singh alias Commando (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel. One live round of AK-47 was recovered from him. He was also handed over to Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 4 
a youth, Surchandra alias Ibomcha (25), was shot at and wounded by four unidentified militants at Yumnam Huidrom Mayai Leikai on October 4. Two of the four militants were subsequently captured by the local people. Surchandra was the nephew of Y. Kula
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a youth, Surchandra alias Ibomcha (25), was shot at and wounded by four unidentified militants at Yumnam Huidrom Mayai Leikai on October 4. Two of the four militants were subsequently captured by the local people. Surchandra was the nephew of Y. Kuladhaja (52), working as deputy range officer of Forest Department at Jiribam. The militants carried out the gun attack after threatening the forest officer at his residence. Two captured militants along with a hand-gun were subsequently handed over to Wangoi Police.
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October - 4 
Assam Tribune reports that the probe into money laundering in North Cachar Hills by the Directorate of Enforcement was stalled as the officials of the investigating agency were not yet able to question the two top leaders of the Black Widow (BW).
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Assam Tribune reports that the probe into money laundering in North Cachar Hills by the Directorate of Enforcement was stalled as the officials of the investigating agency were not yet able to question the two top leaders of the Black Widow (BW).
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October - 4 
DNA reports that Police exchanged fire with a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Moddulamada village in Ashwaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on October 4. While the Maoi
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DNA reports that Police exchanged fire with a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Moddulamada village in Ashwaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on October 4. While the Maoists managed to escape, the Police recovered one claymore mine, 20 kit bags, one hand-held communication device and Maoist literature, among other material, from the encounter site. The group belonged to the Sabari dalam (squad).
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October - 4 
IANS reports that Ranchi Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Deshbandhu Munda, from an unspecified location on October 4.
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IANS reports that Ranchi Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Deshbandhu Munda, from an unspecified location on October 4.
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October - 4 
Intelligence reports suggest that Maoists have started hiring primitive Paharia tribes, which have a presence in the Santhal Pargana region, reports Economic Times.
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Intelligence reports suggest that Maoists have started hiring primitive Paharia tribes, which have a presence in the Santhal Pargana region, reports Economic Times.
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October - 4 
Intelligence sources said that six top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders entered Nagaland from the neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh, and they are in favour of peace talks with the Government, according to Sentinel.
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Intelligence sources said that six top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders entered Nagaland from the neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh, and they are in favour of peace talks with the Government, according to Sentinel.
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October - 4 
Reports indicate that though there has been no shortage of the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards of local companies with the militants, they appeared to be more relying upon Pakistani companies while speaking to their ‘commanders’ in the P
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Reports indicate that though there has been no shortage of the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards of local companies with the militants, they appeared to be more relying upon Pakistani companies while speaking to their ‘commanders’ in the Pir Panjal range and other areas of the State falling close to the Line of Control (LoC) where mobile telephones of Pakistani companies catch signal. This was evident from the recovery of four more SIM cards of an equal number of Pakistan mobile companies from a hide-out of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit at village Uttrayan in Kishtwar District
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October - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) have regained control over more than 10,000 sq kilometres area dominated by the Maoists. Official sources described the success of the SFs as "very significant" as nearly 40,000 sq kilometres area had been controlled by the Maoi
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Security Forces (SFs) have regained control over more than 10,000 sq kilometres area dominated by the Maoists. Official sources described the success of the SFs as "very significant" as nearly 40,000 sq kilometres area had been controlled by the Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar and West Bengal for last several years. "We have got maximum gain in Chhattisgarh. We hope that the success will continue in the coming days," a source said.
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October - 4 
Some legislators and Government officials from the Garo Hills continue to receive Short Message Service demand notes from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) which abducted the District Transport Official from Williamnagar on September 30.
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Some legislators and Government officials from the Garo Hills continue to receive Short Message Service demand notes from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) which abducted the District Transport Official from Williamnagar on September 30.
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October - 4 
The family members of ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah filed a petition in the Additional Sessions court on October 4 for the release of Raju Baruah on bail. The family members of Chitraban Hazarika, Pranati Deka and Bhimkanta Buragohaina
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The family members of ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah filed a petition in the Additional Sessions court on October 4 for the release of Raju Baruah on bail. The family members of Chitraban Hazarika, Pranati Deka and Bhimkanta Buragohainalso moved separate bail petitions for the release of Hazarika, Deka and Buragohain.
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October - 4 
The pradhan (chief) of Leimapokpam Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) was abducted by unidentified militants from her residence at Leimapokpam Khunpham Makha Leikai in Bishnupur District on October 4.
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The pradhan (chief) of Leimapokpam Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) was abducted by unidentified militants from her residence at Leimapokpam Khunpham Makha Leikai in Bishnupur District on October 4.
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October - 4 
Three Maoists surrendered before Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Singh, reports IANS. “They were associated with CPI-Maoist zonal commander Kunda Pahana since 2006. They were provided INR 50, 000 each and would be rehabilitated a
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Three Maoists surrendered before Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Singh, reports IANS. “They were associated with CPI-Maoist zonal commander Kunda Pahana since 2006. They were provided INR 50, 000 each and would be rehabilitated as per the surrender and rehabilitation policy,” Singh said.
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October - 4 
Times of India reports that a land mine blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector Nevrutti Yadav (50), two Sub-Inspectors of District Police Shashikant More
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Times of India reports that a land mine blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector Nevrutti Yadav (50), two Sub-Inspectors of District Police Shashikant More (31), and Mahendra Kumar Nalkul (35), and two Constables, Anand Gazge of CRPF and Motiram Sangar of the District Police at Perimili in Gadchiroli on October 4. The Maoists managed to decamp with their weapons. One Constable is reportedly missing.
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October - 4 
Times of India reports that the Armed Forces on October 4 once again expressed their reservations against any move to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from trouble-torn Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chie
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Times of India reports that the Armed Forces on October 4 once again expressed their reservations against any move to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from trouble-torn Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik, who is also chairman of the chiefs of staff committee, said soldiers needed "legal protection'' to be effective in the battle against militancy. "I stand by my opinion expressed earlier that a soldier fighting anywhere at the request of the government, and not voluntarily, must have legal protection,'' said Naik, who however added that it was the government's prerogative to take a decision.
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October - 4 
ULFA has lost almost all its key shelters in Bangladesh with the incumbent Bangladesh regime extending cooperation, the outfit’s base in Myanmar has remained a cause for concern and major hurdle in facilitating peace talks with the group. Assam Chief
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ULFA has lost almost all its key shelters in Bangladesh with the incumbent Bangladesh regime extending cooperation, the outfit’s base in Myanmar has remained a cause for concern and major hurdle in facilitating peace talks with the group. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 4 indicated similar attempt to bring in ULFA cadres based in Myanmar to Assam ‘could take some time’. "The Myanmar faction (of ULFA) has not yet come. They will have to come through a difficult terrain controlled by different insurgent groups," he said and also reiterated that talks could be held in the absence of ULFA’ commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua.
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October - 4 
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani said on October 4 that friendship with Iran would be strengthened and terrorists’ design to undermine the efforts towards that end would be defeated, reports Dawn. Raisani said that Jundullah and other t
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Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani said on October 4 that friendship with Iran would be strengthened and terrorists’ design to undermine the efforts towards that end would be defeated, reports Dawn. Raisani said that Jundullah and other terrorist organisations would not be allowed to carry out their activities against Iran from Balochistan. “We will not allow Jundullah and other terrorist groups to use our soil against Iran,” he said while talking to Dawn after attending a ceremony held in connection with the handing over of Iranian relief goods to Provincial Government.
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October - 4 
Eight terrorists of German nationality were killed when a US drone fired two missiles that struck a mosque in Mirali area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 4, reports Daily Times. The strikes came a d
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Eight terrorists of German nationality were killed when a US drone fired two missiles that struck a mosque in Mirali area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 4, reports Daily Times. The strikes came a day after the USand Britain issued warnings of an increased risk of terrorist attacks in Europe. The US State Department warned American citizens to exercise caution if travelling in Europe. Britain raised the threat level to “high” from “general” for its citizens travelling to Germanyand France.
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October - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) and militants exchanged fire near Khar area. No casualty was reported.
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Security Forces (SFs) and militants exchanged fire near Khar area. No casualty was reported.
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October - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 4 repulsed an attack by a group of 60 Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants on Sarbanda checkpost in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 4. The sources said that militants had entered Peshaw
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 4 repulsed an attack by a group of 60 Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants on Sarbanda checkpost in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 4. The sources said that militants had entered Peshawar from Shalobar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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October - 4 
Two militants, identified as Salahuddin of Shagor and Shakirullah of Nawi Kallay, were killed and one Security Force (SF) was injured in an encounter with the SFs in Babo area of Khawazakhela tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkh
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Two militants, identified as Salahuddin of Shagor and Shakirullah of Nawi Kallay, were killed and one Security Force (SF) was injured in an encounter with the SFs in Babo area of Khawazakhela tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of October 4, reports Dawn. Three hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slained militants.
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October - 4 
Two oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were set ablaze near Mangochar tehsil (revenue unit) of the Kalat District in Balochistan on October 4, reports Daily Times. The militants managed to escape from the site after th
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Two oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were set ablaze near Mangochar tehsil (revenue unit) of the Kalat District in Balochistan on October 4, reports Daily Times. The militants managed to escape from the site after the attack. Later, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the responsibility for the attack, adds Dawn.
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October - 4 
Unidentified militants bombed a Government-run school at Nawy Kallay village in Bajaur Agency in the night of October 4. About 98 schools both for boys and girls had been damaged in Bajaur Agency during the last two years.
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Unidentified militants bombed a Government-run school at Nawy Kallay village in Bajaur Agency in the night of October 4. About 98 schools both for boys and girls had been damaged in Bajaur Agency during the last two years.
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October - 4 
The Nepali Congress (NC) invited Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) for discussing its recently unveiled four-point consensus proposal for ending the Prime Ministerial (PM)
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The Nepali Congress (NC) invited Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) for discussing its recently unveiled four-point consensus proposal for ending the Prime Ministerial (PM) election fiasco, reports Nepal News. According to a NC source, a tripartite meeting to discuss the consensus proposal is due to take place at NC’s parliamentary party office at Singha Durbar (Parliament) on October 5.
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October - 4 
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Police on October 4 claimed of arresting Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) coordinator in Bangladesh and two of his Pakistani associates from a hotel in capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were ident
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The Detective Branch (DB) of the Police on October 4 claimed of arresting Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) coordinator in Bangladesh and two of his Pakistani associates from a hotel in capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as LeT's Bangladesh coordinator Khurram alias Mohammad Salem (42), and his associates Abdul Malek (31), and Imran (31).
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October - 4 
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Police on October 4 claimed of arresting Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) coordinator in Bangladesh and two of his Pakistani associates from a hotel in capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were ident
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The Detective Branch (DB) of the Police on October 4 claimed of arresting Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) coordinator in Bangladesh and two of his Pakistani associates from a hotel in capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as LeT'sBangladesh coordinator Khurram alias Mohammad Salem (42), and his associates Abdul Malek (31), and Imran (31).
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October - 4 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Ampakamam and Tekilpadanthan areas in the North recovered 41 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 81-mm mortar bombs, eight Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), five
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Ampakamam and Tekilpadanthan areas in the North recovered 41 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 81-mm mortar bombs, eight Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), five hand grenades, five Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one pressure mine, one round of 130-mm artillery shell, body part of a T-56 weapon, 220 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 40 rounds of 7.62 x 108 Armour-Piercing Incendiary ammunition on October 4.
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October - 4 
Sri Lanka's Tamil Political Parties Forum (TPPF), on October 4 asked the Government to start a civil administration in the North after ending the military administration, reports Colombo Page. Former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP and Tamil Nation
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Sri Lanka's Tamil Political Parties Forum (TPPF), on October 4 asked the Government to start a civil administration in the North after ending the military administration, reports Colombo Page. Former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP and Tamil National Liberation Front (TNLF) General Secretary M.K. Sivajilingam said that there was no need for the Government to continue an administration managed by the Armed Forces in the North following the end of the war.
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October - 5 
A Pakistani national was arrested by the BSF in the night of October 5 from forward village of Mangu Chak in Ramgarh sector in Samba District. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammad Tariq, 32, son of Abdul Majid, a resident of Harbanspura in La
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A Pakistani national was arrested by the BSF in the night of October 5 from forward village of Mangu Chak in Ramgarh sector in Samba District. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammad Tariq, 32, son of Abdul Majid, a resident of Harbanspura in Lahore (Pakistan).
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October - 5 
A team of the Imphal West District Police arrested three cadres belonging to Lamyanba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on October 5, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident two cadres of the outf
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A team of the Imphal West District Police arrested three cadres belonging to Lamyanba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on October 5, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident two cadres of the outfit, identified as, Moirangthem Robindro alias Ibungo (29) and Konsam Ranbir Singh, were arrested in front of Hotel Excellency. The two arrested cadres disclosed that they were working under the command of one Dhruba, project officer of the outfit. They were assigned to extort money from general public for party fund. A cellular phone was recovered from the possession of Robindro.
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October - 5 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Yumlembam Gopin Singh alias Leibakhomba (35), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 1996 through one Nongal and He was Inv
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Yumlembam Gopin Singh alias Leibakhomba (35), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 1996 through one Nongal and He was Involved in extortion of money from the general public and Government and traders.
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October - 5 
After a long search operation, the Jamshedpur Police arrested three Maoist cadres, identified as Shukdev Munda alias Ranjit Munda, Santhosh Murmu, and Indro Munda. While Shukdev was arrested from the Tasrisol forest, Murmu and Ranjit were arrested fr
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After a long search operation, the Jamshedpur Police arrested three Maoist cadres, identified as Shukdev Munda alias Ranjit Munda, Santhosh Murmu, and Indro Munda. While Shukdev was arrested from the Tasrisol forest, Murmu and Ranjit were arrested from forest in Ghatshila area of East Singhbhum District.
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October - 5 
An over ground worker of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Wahengbam Umakanta Singh (50), was arrested by the troops from Nambol Kongkham Mamang Leikai area on October 5.
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An over ground worker of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Wahengbam Umakanta Singh (50), was arrested by the troops from Nambol Kongkham Mamang Leikai area on October 5.
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October - 5 
At least four cadres belonging to Mobile Task Force of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were killed by the Bishnupur District Police during an encounter at Mutum Yangpi on October 5.
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At least four cadres belonging to Mobile Task Force of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were killed by the Bishnupur District Police during an encounter at Mutum Yangpi on October 5.
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October - 5 
Authorities imposed curfew in some parts of the Valley to foil the call for a march to Kupwara District given by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-Geelani) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani even
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Authorities imposed curfew in some parts of the Valley to foil the call for a march to Kupwara District given by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-Geelani) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani even
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October - 5 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) began the process of removing 16 bunkers from various parts of Srinagar city as part of the Centre's eight-point package for normalizing the situation in Kashmir Valley. The process of removing static bunkers from
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) began the process of removing 16 bunkers from various parts of Srinagar city as part of the Centre's eight-point package for normalizing the situation in Kashmir Valley. The process of removing static bunkers from the city began with the CRPF picket at Magarmal Bagh crossing. The other CRPF bunkers, which will be removed, include the ones at Hazratbal, Soura, Wanihama, Firdousabad, Batamaloo, Aloochibagh, Miskeen Bagh, Sonawar, Shalimar, Barzulla, Karan Nagar, Wazir Bagh, Sazgaripora, Sumkachbal and Palapora. Earlier, the Unified Headquarter (UHQ), which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, decided to remove 16 bunkers in the initial stage.
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October - 5 
Four persons were injured in stone pelting incidents in Srinagar in the evening of October 5,.
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Four persons were injured in stone pelting incidents in Srinagar in the evening of October 5,.
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October - 5 
Geelani issued a fresh 10-day protest calendar which has exempted four days from the purview of strikes. October 8, 11, 14 and 16 have been exempted from protests and strikes and normalcy is expected to prevail on these days.
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Geelani issued a fresh 10-day protest calendar which has exempted four days from the purview of strikes. October 8, 11, 14 and 16 have been exempted from protests and strikes and normalcy is expected to prevail on these days.
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October - 5 
Militants of several groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), are waiting along the Line of Control (LoC) in a bid to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed senior army official said on O
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Militants of several groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), are waiting along the Line of Control (LoC) in a bid to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed senior army official said on October 5, according to Indian Express. "Operatives of several militant groups like LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, JeM and HuJI [Harkat-ul-Mujahideen], are positioned along the LoC and making desperate attempts everyday to cross the border. There are eight to nine militants in each group who keep attempting to get a chance to sneak into our territory," he said. He also noted that once they fail to succeed at one place due to high alertness of Indian troops, they immediately move to other locations to make a fresh attempt. He further pointed out, "Pakistan Security Forces are clearly involved in supporting terrorist activities to create insecurity in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Jammu region."
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October - 5 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader, Antony Shing aka Ningkhan Shimrang, who allegedly went missing from Kathmandu in Nepal on September 27, was subsequently arrested by the by sleuths of the National Investigating Age
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader, Antony Shing aka Ningkhan Shimrang, who allegedly went missing from Kathmandu in Nepal on September 27, was subsequently arrested by the by sleuths of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in Bihar. He reported to be an alleged top arms supplier to several outfits. He would be produced in an NIA court in Delhi. Shing was the ‘foreign affairs head’ of the NSCN-IM and Naga community groups claimed that he was on his way to New Delhi to attend the peace talks. Shing allegedly traveled to Kathmandu from Chiang Mai in Thailand on a Bangladeshi passport, but then went missing from Tribhuvan airport.
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October - 5 
Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the night of October 5 shot dead two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in a fierce encounter at Deedan Gali in the Mahore area of Reasi District, reported Daily Excelsior. One of them, i
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Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the night of October 5 shot dead two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in a fierce encounter at Deedan Gali in the Mahore area of Reasi District, reported Daily Excelsior. One of them, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed alias Irfan, was a ‘district commander’ of the outfit and was among the few longest surviving militants as he was active since 1999 and was involved in more than 10 killings, Deputy Inspector General (Udhampur-Ramban) range Gulzar Singh Slathia said. Irfan’s associate, Shabir Ahmed alias Abu Hamza was also killed in the gun battle. Official sources said Police had a specific input about the movement of two top militants in the area. As soon as they came to the village and started extorting money from the people, they were challenged by the Security Forces and shot dead in a two hour long encounter. A large quantity of arms and ammunition, including two assault rifles were recovered from the slain militants.
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October - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered 534 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) boosters containing trinitrotoluene (TNT), a highly explosive substance, hidden in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) natural bunker at Barida jungles under Bundu Polic
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered 534 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) boosters containing trinitrotoluene (TNT), a highly explosive substance, hidden in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) natural bunker at Barida jungles under Bundu Police Station of Ranchi District on October 5, reports Times of India. The recovery was made on the tip-off by a Maoist, Bhola Pal, who surrendered on October 4. "Each booster weighed 125 gram and contained nearly 120 gram of TNT which takes total weight of explosive materials to around 64 kg in 534 units of boosters capable of bringing down a 10-storied building within minutes," said Additional Superintendent of Police (operation) Apoorva. The boosters were made on orders at an explosive material making factory at Rourkela in Orissa for quarries but somehow fell in the hands of Maoists, who were using it in IEDs to target security forces operating in the state," said Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Michal S. Raj.
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October - 5 
Security Forces launched a joint operation and arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre in general area Nongbrang of Imphal West District on October 5. The arrested man was identified as self styled ‘Lance Corporal’ Bikram alias Bobby (24).
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Security Forces launched a joint operation and arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre in general area Nongbrang of Imphal West District on October 5. The arrested man was identified as self styled ‘Lance Corporal’ Bikram alias Bobby (24). A 9 mm pistol with magazine and four live rounds of 9 mm were recovered from the militant who along with recoveries handed over to Yairipok Police Station.
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October - 5 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast in Talewada jungle in Gadchiroli on October 5, leaving eight Security Forces (SFs) injured. The SFs were part of the rescue team, led by Commander Ramesh Dalai,
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast in Talewada jungle in Gadchiroli on October 5, leaving eight Security Forces (SFs) injured. The SFs were part of the rescue team, led by Commander Ramesh Dalai, travelling in an anti-mine vehicle from Pranhita headquarters at Aheri to Perimili, to retrieve the body of one of the slain cops killed on October 4.
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October - 5 
The joint Security Forces conducted a raid in Baro (12) Mile forest in Ranibandh Police Station area of Bankura District and arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 5, reports Sify.com. Among the three arr
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The joint Security Forces conducted a raid in Baro (12) Mile forest in Ranibandh Police Station area of Bankura District and arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 5, reports Sify.com. Among the three arrested, Basanta Murmu and Sibuprasad Kisku were squad members and Kamol Murmu was a linkman. All were resident of Ranibandh area.
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October - 5 
The railways have extended the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during the night in Maoist-affected areas of Orissa and West Bengal to Oct 11 due to security reasons, reports Hindustan Times. "The passenger trains on Kharagpur-Rourkela an
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The railways have extended the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during the night in Maoist-affected areas of Orissa and West Bengal to Oct 11 due to security reasons, reports Hindustan Times. "The passenger trains on Kharagpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Adra section will continue to remain suspended during night hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. upto 11th October," the railways said in a statement
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October - 5 
The UHQ is also to review the detention of persons who were slapped with Public Safety Act (PSA) during the ongoing agitation in the Valley. Nearly 40 persons were slapped with fresh PSA cases, which include some top separatist leaders like Kashmir H
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The UHQ is also to review the detention of persons who were slapped with Public Safety Act (PSA) during the ongoing agitation in the Valley. Nearly 40 persons were slapped with fresh PSA cases, which include some top separatist leaders like Kashmir High Court Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Aasiya Indrabi. Two committees -- comprising the officers from Civil Administration, Army and Police -- have been formed for Valley and Jammu regions to review the areas declared "disturbed" under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) so that the Act can be revoked from the areas wherever possible. The Government has already decided to release all the students arrested during the fresh series and dropped charges against them following the advice from the Centre.
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October - 5 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Banoth Bhupathi (25), Bhanothu Raju (32), and Malothu Ganesh (26), were arrested from Dumala forest in Sircilla in Karimnagar District on October
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Banoth Bhupathi (25), Bhanothu Raju (32), and Malothu Ganesh (26), were arrested from Dumala forest in Sircilla in Karimnagar District on October 5, reports DNA. Some locally-made revolvers, ammunition and a knife were recovered from them, he said. The trio extorted money from doctors and businessmen in rural pockets and also in Nizamabad District.
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October - 5 
A British terror suspect, Abdul Jabbar, killed in a drone strike in Pakistan on September 8 was being groomed to head a new al-Qaeda splinter group in Britain tasked with attacking Europe, the BBC reported on October 5. Abdul Jabbar, a British citize
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A British terror suspect, Abdul Jabbar, killed in a drone strike in Pakistan on September 8 was being groomed to head a new al-Qaeda splinter group in Britain tasked with attacking Europe, the BBC reported on October 5. Abdul Jabbar, a British citizen living in Pakistan, was being prepared to lead the new group which was to be called the Islamic Army of Great Britain, the BBC said, citing a senior security source overseas. Intelligence agencies monitored a meeting of 300 militants three months ago in North Waziristan, part of Pakistan's tribal areas, attended by Jabbar and members of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, said the BBC. At this gathering, Jabbar was put forward as leader of the new group which was given the task of organising Mumbai-style attacks in Britain, France and Germany, the source told the British broadcaster.
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October - 5 
A small bomb damaged a truck near the Torkham border of Khyber Agency that was carrying oil for NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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A small bomb damaged a truck near the Torkham border of Khyber Agency that was carrying oil for NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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October - 5 
A teacher of the Jamia Binoria Al Almia shot dead in Site area on October 5, reports Dawn. Police said 50-year-old Maulana Mohammad Amin was going to visit his relatives when at least four assailants fired from the front and rear at the jeep he was d
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A teacher of the Jamia Binoria Al Almia shot dead in Site area on October 5, reports Dawn. Police said 50-year-old Maulana Mohammad Amin was going to visit his relatives when at least four assailants fired from the front and rear at the jeep he was driving. According to the Police, Maulana Amin was once associated with the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) as its divisional chief in Karachi and later quit the party after it was banned.
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October - 5 
Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-born US citizen who tried to set off a car bomb in New York's Times Square was sentenced on October 5 to life in prison, reports Dawn. Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty in June to a failed May 1 bombing in Midtown Manhattan.
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Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-born US citizen who tried to set off a car bomb in New York's Times Square was sentenced on October 5 to life in prison, reports Dawn. Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty in June to a failed May 1 bombing in Midtown Manhattan. He admitted to investigators he received bomb-making training from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and funded the bomb plot. He was sentenced in Manhattan federal court by US District Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum to life with no chance for parole.
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October - 5 
Former President Pervez Musharraf admitted that Pakistan had trained militant groups to fight in Kashmir, Times of India quoting German magazine Der Spiegel reported on October 5. "They (underground militant groups to fight against India in Kashmir)
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Former President Pervez Musharraf admitted that Pakistan had trained militant groups to fight in Kashmir, Times of India quoting German magazine Der Spiegel reported on October 5. "They (underground militant groups to fight against India in Kashmir) were indeed formed," Musharraf told German magazine Der Spiegel in an interview. Musharraf's remarks came days after he announced his return to active politics from London where he has been living in self-imposed exile. Asked why did Pakistan train militant underground groups to fight India in Kashmir, the former President said Nawaz Sharif's apathy to the Kashmir issue was one of the reasons, so was the fact that the world had turned a blind eye to the dispute. "Yes, it is the right of any country to promote its own interests... when India is not prepared to discuss Kashmir at the United Nations and is not prepared to resolve the dispute in a peaceful manner," Musharraf claimed.
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October - 5 
Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit rejected Pervez Musharraf statement as "baseless". "I do not know really what prompted him (Musharraf) to say this because he is not in Pakistan and I would not really know as to the purpose of saying thi
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Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit rejected Pervez Musharraf statement as "baseless". "I do not know really what prompted him (Musharraf) to say this because he is not in Pakistan and I would not really know as to the purpose of saying this," Abdul Basit said. "But as far as Government of Pakistan is concerned, I strongly refute these baseless suggestions", he said.
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October - 5 
Security Force personnel arrested four al Qaeda suspects, including an injured Arab national, after an encounter in Ganja Dori village near Mastung District. The other three suspects were Afghans who were handed over to the concerned authorities for
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Security Force personnel arrested four al Qaeda suspects, including an injured Arab national, after an encounter in Ganja Dori village near Mastung District. The other three suspects were Afghans who were handed over to the concerned authorities for interrogation.
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October - 5 
SFs and militants clashed near Afghanistan border in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency.
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SFs and militants clashed near Afghanistan border in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency.
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October - 5 
Six militants were arrested in a Police raid on an old Afghanistan refugee camp in Darsamand area of Orakzai Agency on October 5. The arrested persons were identified as Akhtar Gul, Neyaz Gul, Karim Gul, Badam Khan, Jumma Khan and Ghuncha Gul. A rock
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Six militants were arrested in a Police raid on an old Afghanistan refugee camp in Darsamand area of Orakzai Agency on October 5. The arrested persons were identified as Akhtar Gul, Neyaz Gul, Karim Gul, Badam Khan, Jumma Khan and Ghuncha Gul. A rocket, Kalashnikov, rifle and hundreds rounds of cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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October - 5 
Two soldiers were killed and eight others injured when a roadside bomb exploded at the Boya checkpoint in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 5, reports Dawn. A military convoy was going from Miranshah to
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Two soldiers were killed and eight others injured when a roadside bomb exploded at the Boya checkpoint in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 5, reports Dawn. A military convoy was going from Miranshah to Gherlamy when the bomb went off near one of the vehicles at the Boya checkpoint.
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October - 5 
US President Barack Obama told lawmakers on October 5 that no changes were needed to his Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy, as US forces escalate operations against the Taliban and al Qaeda, reports Daily Times. “We are continuing to implement the po
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US President Barack Obama told lawmakers on October 5 that no changes were needed to his Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy, as US forces escalate operations against the Taliban and al Qaeda, reports Daily Times. “We are continuing to implement the policy as described in December and do not believe further adjustments are required at this time,” Obama wrote in the assessment, delivered on October 5. “As the Congress continues its deliberations on the way ahead in Afghanistan and Pakistan, I want to continue to underscore our nation’s interests in the successful implementation of this policy.” The White House said that Obama held a 30-minute videoconference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, discussing “a number of topics, including the strategic vision for long-term US-Afghan relations, the recent Afghan parliamentary elections, and regional relations.”
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October - 5 
The UCPN-M on October 5 said its serious attention has been drawn to "abduction styled" arrest of one of its cadre by police in Sindhuli District. Issuing a press release, Maoist spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma said that its party cadre Rajan Dahal was
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The UCPN-M on October 5 said its serious attention has been drawn to "abduction styled" arrest of one of its cadre by police in Sindhuli District. Issuing a press release, Maoist spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma said that its party cadre Rajan Dahal was arrested on fake charges "in a manner reminiscent of the Panchayati days". Sharma further said that the arrest was inspired by political vengeance and demanded immediate and unconditional release of Dahal.
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October - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on October 5 suspended its lawmaker Narendra Kunwar of Baitadi, who physically assaulted the party's local leaders during a meeting, reports Nepal News. Kunwar attacked the party's local leaders du
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on October 5 suspended its lawmaker Narendra Kunwar of Baitadi, who physically assaulted the party's local leaders during a meeting, reports Nepal News. Kunwar attacked the party's local leaders during a dispute over the collection of donations and injured three of them. He attacked one of the victims with a knife hospitalising him.
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October - 5 
UCPN-M vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai claimed his party would never split and urged the public not to believe the rumour. UCPN-M will launch struggle from the streets if the Parliament fails to give a way out of the current political stalemate, said
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UCPN-M vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai claimed his party would never split and urged the public not to believe the rumour. UCPN-M will launch struggle from the streets if the Parliament fails to give a way out of the current political stalemate, said Baburam Bhattarai at a gathering in Kathmandu. “Parliament has failed to elect a PM even in the ninth round run-off election. If it goes on we should take to the street,” said Bhattarai.
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October - 5 
In Kushtia District Police arrested two cadres of PBCP-Red Flag faction at Hemayetpur village in Gangni sub-district on October 5 night and recovered a gun from his possession. Police later recovered a shutter gun from a hideout of the outlaws at the
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In Kushtia District Police arrested two cadres of PBCP-Red Flag faction at Hemayetpur village in Gangni sub-district on October 5 night and recovered a gun from his possession. Police later recovered a shutter gun from a hideout of the outlaws at the village.
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October - 5 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on October 5 said that a conspiracy is on to throw the nation into chaos in the name of war crimes trial four decades after the general amnesty to the collaborators, reports Daily Star. “
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on October 5 said that a conspiracy is on to throw the nation into chaos in the name of war crimes trial four decades after the general amnesty to the collaborators, reports Daily Star. “The real war criminals had been released after the Liberation War. The then Government had even pardoned the anti-liberation forces,” she said.
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October - 5 
The Committee for Resistance and Correction Militancy requested the finance ministry to submit a report to its next meeting on whether the militants are using network of any local bank. “We need to know whether there is any dubious transaction to sto
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The Committee for Resistance and Correction Militancy requested the finance ministry to submit a report to its next meeting on whether the militants are using network of any local bank. “We need to know whether there is any dubious transaction to stop terror financing and root out militancy in the country,” a senior Home Ministry official said after a meeting of the committee at the Ministry.
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October - 5 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on October 5 arrested two alleged operatives of Pakistan-based militant outfits, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), from the Airport Railway Station area in Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arr
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on October 5 arrested two alleged operatives of Pakistan-based militant outfits, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), from the Airport Railway Station area in Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were LeT cadre Abdul Malek alias Golam Mohammad (45), of village Indranagar in Kaliganj sub-district of Satkhira District and his associate, Pakistani citizen Mohammad Shafi alias Shamiullah alias Mostak (30), a HM operative.
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October - 5 
Three cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) arrested with firearms in Jhenaidah and Kushtia districts on October 6 and 5, reports Daily Star. In Jhenaidah District, Police arrested a cadre of PBCP-Janajudhha faction at his from at Kotcha
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Three cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) arrested with firearms in Jhenaidah and Kushtia districts on October 6 and 5, reports Daily Star. In Jhenaidah District, Police arrested a cadre of PBCP-Janajudhha faction at his from at Kotchandpur sub-district headquarters. They also recovered a shutter gun from his possession.
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October - 5 
Demining groups recovered 539APMs, 27 Jonny mines and one hand grenade from Kallikulam, Maruthankulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu and Kokutuduwa
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Demining groups recovered 539APMs, 27 Jonny mines and one hand grenade from Kallikulam, Maruthankulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu and Kokutuduwai areas.
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October - 5 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Ethawetunuwewa, Maruthodai, Iranamadu, Thenniyankulam, Olumadu, Alampil, Kachchilamadu and Udayarukattukulam Areas in the North recovered 41 An
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Ethawetunuwewa, Maruthodai, Iranamadu, Thenniyankulam, Olumadu, Alampil, Kachchilamadu and Udayarukattukulam Areas in the North recovered 41 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two anti-tank mines, 26 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 11 hand grenades, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four 81-mm mortar bombs, one thermo baric weapon, one 120-mm mortar bomb and one pressure mine on October 5.
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October - 6 
A group 40-50 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) held a lineman, Kharpattu, hostage for hours and damaged the railway tracks by removing fish plates and sleeper clips between Churk and Agorikhas railway stations in d
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A group 40-50 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) held a lineman, Kharpattu, hostage for hours and damaged the railway tracks by removing fish plates and sleeper clips between Churk and Agorikhas railway stations in deep forests in Sonebhadra District in the night of October 6. However, a major tragedy was averted as a number of important trains were stopped at the Agorikhas station after an alert raised by the lineman who was later released by the Maoists.
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October - 6 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Tariq Hussain Bohru, was shot dead by his associate at Duggad in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar District in the night of October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police identified the killer as Sultan Bhat
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Tariq Hussain Bohru, was shot dead by his associate at Duggad in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar District in the night of October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police identified the killer as Sultan Bhat (code name Abu Nurnan). According to Police, the inter-gang rivalry in the LeT was going on due to use of some girls for over ground activities of the militants. Bohru is reported to have opposed the use of girls for carrying arms and ammunition to militant hideouts for which he had to lose his life.
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October - 6 
Army launched operation in general area Irenbam Makha Leikai and arrested one over ground worker (OGW) of PLA on October 6. The arrested person was identified as Laishram Shamat Singh alias Thoiba (35). A cellular phone was recovered from the milita
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Army launched operation in general area Irenbam Makha Leikai and arrested one over ground worker (OGW) of PLA on October 6. The arrested person was identified as Laishram Shamat Singh alias Thoiba (35). A cellular phone was recovered from the militant who along with recovery was handed over to Nambol Police station.
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October - 6 
Asserting that Kashmir was an outstanding issue requiring a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on October 6 said a dialogue process to address the external and internal dimensions needs to be started to resolve the matter. "It (Kas
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Asserting that Kashmir was an outstanding issue requiring a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on October 6 said a dialogue process to address the external and internal dimensions needs to be started to resolve the matter. "It (Kashmir) is an outstanding issue which needs to be resolved. It is a political issue and cannot be addressed through development, employment or good governance only," Omar said winding up the two-day debate in the State Assembly on the prevailing law and order situation in Kashmir. Maintaining that separatists alone did not hold key to the resolution of the issue, he, however, said talks have to be initiated with them also. "It is an issue between India and Pakistan in which Jammu and Kashmir was getting smashed in between. An external dialogue process has also to be started," he said. The Chief Minister said nobody has been claiming that the talks should be focused on Kashmir only. "People from Jammu, Ladakh and Kargil, besides the Valley have to be involved in the settlement process and a solution acceptable to them and our neighbours (Pakistan) has to be found," he noted.
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Asserting that more and more ULFA men were favouring a negotiated settlement of the outfit's grievances, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 6 said that the Government had received feelers from ULFA camps based in Myanmar to that effect. “Most of t
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Asserting that more and more ULFA men were favouring a negotiated settlement of the outfit's grievances, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 6 said that the Government had received feelers from ULFA camps based in Myanmar to that effect. “Most of the ULFA men are in favour of talks with the Government. While around 80 per cent of the ULFA men based in Bangladesh have left their bases to have a dialogue, similar indications are coming from Myanmar," Gogoi said at a press conference.
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October - 6 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a teacher near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on October 6, suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports The Hindu. “Gurucharan Mahato was a teacher at the Bagmari Primary S
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a teacher near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on October 6, suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports The Hindu. “Gurucharan Mahato was a teacher at the Bagmari Primary School at Sankrail who resided at Bankshol village near Jhargram. A group of assailants abducted him from his house on Wednesday [October 6] night and his bullet-riddled body was found nearby early on Thursday [October 7],” District Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said on October 7.
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October - 6 
Earlier in a written reply to the Assembly, Omar Abdullah on October 6 said his Government had ordered magisterial inquiries into 13 cases of alleged violation of human rights in the State in the past 20 months and taken action as per law in most cas
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Earlier in a written reply to the Assembly, Omar Abdullah on October 6 said his Government had ordered magisterial inquiries into 13 cases of alleged violation of human rights in the State in the past 20 months and taken action as per law in most cases. 13 magisterial inquiries were ordered during 2009-10 to investigate alleged human rights violations leading to the killing of 19 people. He said the inquiries were in progress in four cases while action had been taken in the remaining as required under law. He also said a total of 98 civilians were killed during the unrest in the Valley between June 11 and October 4, 2010. The CM also said Kashmir had witnessed a cycle of violence since April instigated by separatists over alleged human rights violations. He also said a Commission of Inquiry had already been ordered into 17 cases of civilian casualties during law and order disturbances from June 11 to July 29, 2010.
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October - 6 
Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Peoples' Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were arrested in connection with the murder of Baren Singh, a youth wing leader of the ruling Communist Party of Indi
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Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Peoples' Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were arrested in connection with the murder of Baren Singh, a youth wing leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), from Belpahari area in West Midnapore District on October 6, reports Hindustan Times. The accused were identified as Padmalachan Hembram and Joy Kisku of Aguibil area and Nependra Mura, Jharlal Mura and Kalipada Hansda of Barighati area of the District.
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October - 6 
Justice Vikramajit Sen of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, who is examining the validity of the Centre's ban on Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), dismissed the plea of LTTE sympathisers to hear their opinions against the ban on O
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Justice Vikramajit Sen of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, who is examining the validity of the Centre's ban on Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), dismissed the plea of LTTE sympathisers to hear their opinions against the ban on October 6, saying that they have no locus standi. The Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) and the Tamil Nadu People's Right Forum (TNPRF) had, on October 5, had filed a petition before the tribunal to implead themselves in the proceeding and hear their opinion against the ban.
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October - 6 
New Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief K. Vijay Kumar on October 6 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who posed a "formidable challenge" before Security Forces, have "urban connections", which provide them logistics and financi
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New Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief K. Vijay Kumar on October 6 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who posed a "formidable challenge" before Security Forces, have "urban connections", which provide them logistics and financial support. Kumar expressed his views after taking over as the Director General (DG).
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October - 6 
On further verification another woman cadre of the outfit was also arrested on the same day from Waheng Leikai Bus parking namely Phirenbam Sanatombi Devi (51). She disclosed that she was also working under the command of Dhruba of the outfit. A mobi
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On further verification another woman cadre of the outfit was also arrested on the same day from Waheng Leikai Bus parking namely Phirenbam Sanatombi Devi (51). She disclosed that she was also working under the command of Dhruba of the outfit. A mobile handset was seized from her possession.
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October - 6 
Police exchanged fire with a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Gundlamadugu village in Khammam District during a combing operation on October 6, reports The Hindu. However, no casualty was reported from either side. Th
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Police exchanged fire with a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Gundlamadugu village in Khammam District during a combing operation on October 6, reports The Hindu. However, no casualty was reported from either side. The Maoists escaped from the scene leaving behind literature, cooking vessels, a calculator and some kitbags.
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October - 6 
Sources in the Union Home Ministry said, “Right now we have no plans to withdraw the forces. They are doing their jobs and the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations will continue,”.
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Sources in the Union Home Ministry said, “Right now we have no plans to withdraw the forces. They are doing their jobs and the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations will continue,”.
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October - 6 
The Government of India on October 6 officially reacted to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's admission that Pakistan had trained militants and pushed them into Jammu and Kashmir, by saying that his assertions had only vindicated India's of
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The Government of India on October 6 officially reacted to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's admission that Pakistan had trained militants and pushed them into Jammu and Kashmir, by saying that his assertions had only vindicated India's official position, reports Times of India. The Government said this precisely was the reason for India insisting before the international community that Pakistan dismantle the terror infrastructure operating out of its territory. Earlier in an interview to German magazine `Der Spiegel', Musharraf had said that militant groups were indeed formed and The Government of Pakistan turned a blind eye because they wanted India to discuss Kashmir."
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October - 6 
The Indian and Russian armies will launch a large counter-terrorism combat exercise codenamed `Indra', at Chaubattia near Ranikhet in Almora District of Uttarakhand State from October 16 to 23, reports Times of India. The first edition of Indra was c
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The Indian and Russian armies will launch a large counter-terrorism combat exercise codenamed `Indra', at Chaubattia near Ranikhet in Almora District of Uttarakhand State from October 16 to 23, reports Times of India. The first edition of Indra was conducted at the Mahajan ranges in 2005, while the second was conducted at Pskov in Russia in 2007. The third edition of the battalion-level Indra exercise will see 257 Russian soldiers engage in counter-terrorism drills in a semi-urbanised scenario with Indian soldiers at Chaubattia. The exercise will come soon after defence minister A K Antony and his Russian counterpart Anatoly Serdyukov discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation during the 10th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC) on October 7.
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October - 6 
The Police rescued Rohan Dutta (20), BBA student, from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District early in the morning of October 6 who was abducted on October 4 from the Guwahati city, reports Telegraph. Nine youths, including two students of a city college, w
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The Police rescued Rohan Dutta (20), BBA student, from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District early in the morning of October 6 who was abducted on October 4 from the Guwahati city, reports Telegraph. Nine youths, including two students of a city college, who had allegedly abducted him to hand him over to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, were arrested. A laptop, two cellular phones and the hired vehicle, a Mahindra Bolero vehicle used in the abduction, were recovered by the Police. The anti-talks faction of the NDFB is luring youths with easy money to carry out abductions for them.
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October - 6 
The State Government will submit its final views on the various demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) to the Union Government within three months, according to Shillong Times. "The Government is examining the outfit's memorandum in w
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The State Government will submit its final views on the various demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) to the Union Government within three months, according to Shillong Times. "The Government is examining the outfit's memorandum in which the demand for creation of a Garoland Autonomous Council in Garo Hills is made," Chief Secretary W.M.S Pariat told reporters on October 6. "We will submit our views to the Centre within three months," Pariat said. The ceasefire between the Union Government and the ANVC was extended without any time frame on September 30.
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October - 6 
Two crude bombs, one near the cinema hall in Golokganj town and the other near the Police watch post in Agomoni in Dhubri District, exploded on October 6, reports Telegraph. No one was injured in the blast.
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Two crude bombs, one near the cinema hall in Golokganj town and the other near the Police watch post in Agomoni in Dhubri District, exploded on October 6, reports Telegraph. No one was injured in the blast.
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October - 6 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Akhil Changmai, surrendered before the Army at the Joysagar Army camp in Sivasagar District on October 6, reports Sentinel. Changmai, a self-styled ‘Lance Corporal’ of the outfit and a close associate of
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Akhil Changmai, surrendered before the Army at the Joysagar Army camp in Sivasagar District on October 6, reports Sentinel. Changmai, a self-styled ‘Lance Corporal’ of the outfit and a close associate of top ULFA leader Jibon Moran, surrendered with an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 68 rounds of ammunition. He joined the ULFA in 2002 and received training at the Papong camps in Myanmar. Speaking to the media, Changmai said that he returned from Myanmar in 2009 and stayed at Mon District in Nagaland for a year.
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October - 6 
11 militants were killed in two US drones attacks in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 6, reports Dawn. Six militants were killed and two others injured when two missiles fired by an unmanned aircraft sl
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11 militants were killed in two US drones attacks in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 6, reports Dawn. Six militants were killed and two others injured when two missiles fired by an unmanned aircraft slammed into a house in the Miranshah Bazaar. Later in the night, another US drone targeted a house in Hurmaz village, killing five suspected militants.
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October - 6 
A person was killed and several others injured in the violence that followed the twin blasts at the Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine. Unidentified assailants also set ablaze a vehicle each in the Garden, Landhi and Preedy areas of Karachi. Intense firing
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A person was killed and several others injured in the violence that followed the twin blasts at the Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine. Unidentified assailants also set ablaze a vehicle each in the Garden, Landhi and Preedy areas of Karachi. Intense firing was also reported in various other parts of the city.
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October - 6 
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on October 6 warned that "non-state actors" wanted to take over the country by weakening the democratic system, reports Indian Express. It would be dangerous for the whole region if these "non-state actors" succeed
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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on October 6 warned that "non-state actors" wanted to take over the country by weakening the democratic system, reports Indian Express. It would be dangerous for the whole region if these "non-state actors" succeed in their plans, Zardari said, without identifying such elements. However, he expressed confidence that there would be no political change in the country through undemocratic means.
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October - 6 
The British national, Abdul Jabbar, killed by an air strike on September 8 in Pakistan had ties with the would-be Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani intelligence official said on October 6, reports Dawn. The official, who declined to be
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The British national, Abdul Jabbar, killed by an air strike on September 8 in Pakistan had ties with the would-be Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani intelligence official said on October 6, reports Dawn. The official, who declined to be identified, told Reuters the Briton, Abdul Jabbar, had also been in the process of setting up a branch for the Taliban in Britain. “He had some links to Faisal Shahzad but the nature of the ties are not clear,” the official said, referring to the Pakistani-born US citizen who tried to set off a car bomb in New York's busy Times Square in May 1.
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October - 6 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had increased its targeting of Indian citizens and Indian interests in Afghanistan, Times of India reported on October 6. Credible intelligence with the Indian Government revealed that LeT has in fact become the principal di
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had increased its targeting of Indian citizens and Indian interests in Afghanistan, Times of India reported on October 6. Credible intelligence with the Indian Government revealed that LeT has in fact become the principal dispenser of instructions from Pakistan on Indian targets. Pakistan's Army-Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) establishments continue to direct operations and even pay for the attacks while LeT is in charge of executing the attacks. Even though there has been no major attack against Indians since February, the attempts by Pakistan-sponsored LeT are relentless. Sources said that LeT sometimes teams up with the Haqqani network, but is not averse to using other terror assets against India. The fact of Indians being LeT targets was also discussed during the recent visit of CIA chief Leon Panetta. In July, 2010, even US special envoy, Richard Holbrooke, was quoted as saying, "LeT is co-equal threat along with al-Qaida. The LeT, al-Qaida and Taliban are all working closer together than ever before."
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October - 6 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claim responsibility for attack on NATO tankers on the outskirts of Quetta in Balochistan on October 6, reports Daily Times. TTP spokesman Azam Tariq said that their militants carried out an arson attack on NATO t
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claim responsibility for attack on NATO tankers on the outskirts of Quetta in Balochistan on October 6, reports Daily Times. TTP spokesman Azam Tariq said that their militants carried out an arson attack on NATO tankers in Pakistan as revenge for a scaled-up US drone strike campaign in the country’s northwest. “We claim responsibility for attacking and torching NATO tankers in Quetta today”. “We will further intensify attacks with the intensification of US drone strikes on us. We have ordered (local militants) to kill all security force personnel and attack NATO containers that they come across. Pakistan’s Government has made our job easy by stopping NATO tankers and supplies,” he added.
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October - 6 
Three children were injured in a grenade attack on a house in Gulshanabad area of Jungle Khel in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 6, reports Dawn. Police said that unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand-grenade on the house of one Mukam
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Three children were injured in a grenade attack on a house in Gulshanabad area of Jungle Khel in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 6, reports Dawn. Police said that unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand-grenade on the house of one Mukammal Shah in Gulshanabad area of Jungle Khel. As a result, his grand children including, Muavia, Bushra and Aamna, were injured.
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October - 6 
Three militants were killed and four others injured during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) at Ghanam Shah area of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession.
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Three militants were killed and four others injured during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) at Ghanam Shah area of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession.
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October - 6 
Unidentified assailants attacked a convoy of NATO oil tankers on the GT Road near the Khairabad area of near Nowshera, setting 35 of the tankers ablaze.
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Unidentified assailants attacked a convoy of NATO oil tankers on the GT Road near the Khairabad area of near Nowshera, setting 35 of the tankers ablaze.
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October - 6 
Unidentified militants set ablaze more than 20 NATO supply trucks heading for Afghanistan near the Akhtarabad terminal in Quetta of Balochistan in the morning of October 6 (today).
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Unidentified militants set ablaze more than 20 NATO supply trucks heading for Afghanistan near the Akhtarabad terminal in Quetta of Balochistan in the morning of October 6 (today).
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October - 6 
US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson on October 6 extended an apology to the country on behalf of the American people for the cross-border NATO airstrike on September 30, which resulted in the death of three Pakistani Frontier Corps soldiers, r
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US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson on October 6 extended an apology to the country on behalf of the American people for the cross-border NATO airstrike on September 30, which resulted in the death of three Pakistani Frontier Corps soldiers, reports Daily Times. Ambassador Patterson said that a joint investigation into the incident had established that the US helicopters had mistaken the Pakistani soldiers for insurgents they had been pursuing. “We extend our deepest apology to Pakistan and the families of the Frontier Scouts,” she said. The ambassador noted that the US would coordinate with Pakistan in the future to prevent the recurrence of such tragic accidents.
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October - 6 
Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal urged the NC to withdraw its candidacy from the PM elections and resume the process of national consensus, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at a tea reception progr
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Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal urged the NC to withdraw its candidacy from the PM elections and resume the process of national consensus, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at a tea reception program organised by Manmohan Smriti Pratisthan in Kathmandu, Khanal requested the NC to end the lost battle.
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October - 6 
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood who arrived in Kathmandu was opposed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres. The envoy along with some Indian officials reached to lay the foundation stone of an India-funded drinking water
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Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood who arrived in Kathmandu was opposed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres. The envoy along with some Indian officials reached to lay the foundation stone of an India-funded drinking water project at Khumjung.
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October - 6 
Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party leader Ram Chandra Poudel said that there were chances that the 10th round of Prime Ministerial poll slated for October 6 (Today) may be cancelled.
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Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party leader Ram Chandra Poudel said that there were chances that the 10th round of Prime Ministerial poll slated for October 6 (Today) may be cancelled.
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October - 6 
Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel was rejected for the post of Prime Minister (PM) by the Legislature Parliament for tenth time at the election held at Constituent Assembly (CA) Hall, Naya Baneshwor. Poudel secured 10
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Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel was rejected for the post of Prime Minister (PM) by the Legislature Parliament for tenth time at the election held at Constituent Assembly (CA) Hall, Naya Baneshwor. Poudel secured 109 votes in his favour and one vote against him. 46 lawmakers opted for 'no vote' section in the ballot paper. Altogether 156 lawmakers participated in the voting process. A number of 301 votes are needed to get the majority for the formation of Government.
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October - 6 
PM Madhav Kumar Nepal expressed hope that the United Nations (UN) would continue to support the integration and rehabilitation of former Maoist combatants even after the departure of the UN’s mission in Nepal. “We will take care of the integration p
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PM Madhav Kumar Nepal expressed hope that the United Nations (UN) would continue to support the integration and rehabilitation of former Maoist combatants even after the departure of the UN’s mission in Nepal. “We will take care of the integration part of former Maoist combatants. However, we expect UN’s continued assistance for their rehabilitation,” PM Nepal told UN Under Secretary General and Chief of Political Affairs B Lynne Pascoe, who is in Nepal on a two-day visit.
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October - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) raided a Young Communist League (YCL) camp on October 6 in Swoyambhu area in Kathmandu and arrested two YCL cadres on charge of abducting Chandra Bahadur Thing (30), a bus driver, and inflicting corporal torture on him and rescu
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Security Forces (SFs) raided a Young Communist League (YCL) camp on October 6 in Swoyambhu area in Kathmandu and arrested two YCL cadres on charge of abducting Chandra Bahadur Thing (30), a bus driver, and inflicting corporal torture on him and rescued him who was kept there after his abduction, reports Himalayan Times. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kedar Dhakal, Press Liaison Officer at the Metropolitan Police Range, Hanumandhoka, the arrestees are identified as Machakahji Maharjan (43) and Din (26) had kidnapped Thing to extort NR 5, 25,000.
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October - 6 
Five alleged collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces have been sued on October 6 on charges of killing, looting and setting fire to houses at Saturia village under Rajapur sub-district of Jhalakathi District in 1971, reports Daily Star. Freedom
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Five alleged collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces have been sued on October 6 on charges of killing, looting and setting fire to houses at Saturia village under Rajapur sub-district of Jhalakathi District in 1971, reports Daily Star. Freedom fighter Shamsul Alam alias Manik Samaddar filed the case with Senior Judicial Magistrate's Court, Jhalakathi. In the case, the complainant alleged that the accused looted the houses of Syed Anwar, Siddik Mia, Naya Mia, Nagendranath Mondol on June 20, 1971
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October - 6 
Five militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), arrested in Katiadi sub-district of Kishorganj District in May 2010, were charge-sheeted on October 6 in a case filed under Anti-terrorism Act, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Zillur Rahman,
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Five militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), arrested in Katiadi sub-district of Kishorganj District in May 2010, were charge-sheeted on October 6 in a case filed under Anti-terrorism Act, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Zillur Rahman, also the Investigation Officer of the case, submitted the charge sheet to the District and Sessions Judge's Court.
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October - 6 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the Parliament criticised Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia for criticising the ongoing process of trying war criminals. "I urge the opposition leader not to throw the country into chaos by opposing the trials of war crimi
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the Parliament criticised Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia for criticising the ongoing process of trying war criminals. "I urge the opposition leader not to throw the country into chaos by opposing the trials of war criminals. The entire nation wants the trials, and the international community is also extending support for the trials," Hasina said.
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October - 6 
Demining groups recovered 180APMs, one 81-mm mortar bomb and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) trapping from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthankulam, Ilamaruthankulam, Adam
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Demining groups recovered 180APMs, one 81-mm mortar bomb and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) trapping from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthankulam, Ilamaruthankulam, Adampan and Manikkapuram areas.
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October - 6 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Thampalai, Katkovalam, Kollankulam, Omanthai, Pandrikaththikulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Visuamadu, Murusamoddai, Andankulam and Mankulam areas in the North recovered 30 Anti Pers
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Thampalai, Katkovalam, Kollankulam, Omanthai, Pandrikaththikulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Visuamadu, Murusamoddai, Andankulam and Mankulam areas in the North recovered 30 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), four hand grenades, two rounds of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL), one anti tank mine, one 81-mm mortar bomb, two 81-mm mortar bomb fuses and one claymore mine on October 6.
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October - 7 
At least three students were injured on October 7 as protestors pelted stones at school buses at two places in Kashmir Valley, where the Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G)-sponsored strike disrupted life with shops and
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At least three students were injured on October 7 as protestors pelted stones at school buses at two places in Kashmir Valley, where the Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G)-sponsored strike disrupted life with shops and business establishments in the main markets closed and public transport off the roads, according to Daily Excelsior. A group of protesters pelted stones at a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus, carrying students of a private school, at Zindshah Masjid in Rainawari locality of downtown Srinagar, an unnamed Police spokesman said. He said three students were injured and the vehicle was damaged in the incident. Another group of protesters damaged a school bus at Nowshera locality of Soura on the outskirts of the city. However, none was hurt in the incident, he added. Barring these incidents, the situation in the Valley remained by and large peaceful, the spokesman said.
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October - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called upon its cadres to repeat Dantewada like attack (in which 75 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed in Chhattisgarh in April 2010) as a counter offensive to the Operation Green Hunt take
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called upon its cadres to repeat Dantewada like attack (in which 75 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed in Chhattisgarh in April 2010) as a counter offensive to the Operation Green Hunt taken up by the UPA Government to crush the Maoist movement in the Dandakaranya region. A report signed by spokesperson Abhay and released on October 4, said the Maoists had lost 1500 of their comrades after the formation of the party and 300 in the last one year. In all, 10,000 people died in the Naxal movement in the country, the report said. It stated that there was a qualitative change in counter-intelligence activities after UPA came to power for the second time. The party said the "War on People" in Andhra-Orissa, Telangana-Chattisgarh, Jharkhand-Orissa, Jharkhand-Bihar and Dandakaranya regions was influenced by the "War on Terror" unleashed by the US." The report also noted that though the movement had suffered some setbacks in Andhra Pradesh and north Chhattisgarh and north Orissa, it had many successes which compensated the loss and gave a boost to the self confidence of the cadres. According to the note, eight top most leaders, including Azad, were killed between May 2009 and June 2010 and another 10 state-level leaders were either killed or were put behind bars. The party listed the attacks of Singanamadugu, Tadimetla, Kongera (Chhattisgarh), Laheri (Maharashtra), Sankrail and Silda (Bengal), Gumla, Vishnupur, Latehar (Jharkhand) Tandwa Bazar (Bihar) as successful attacks and said all these incidents won the party the support of the revolutionary forces, intellectuals, democrats, progressive and patriotic forces.
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October - 7 
Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony, on October 7, urged the global community to persuade and compel Pakistan to dismantle all terror outfits there, reports Times of India. This reiteration of the long-standing demand comes in the wake of former Pak
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Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony, on October 7, urged the global community to persuade and compel Pakistan to dismantle all terror outfits there, reports Times of India. This reiteration of the long-standing demand comes in the wake of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's recent admission that his country had been training terrorists and pushing them into Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister added that there were 44 terrorist-training camps in Pakistan which needed to be dismantled and destroyed.
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October - 7 
Interpol issued red corner notices against five Pakistani nationals, including two serving Army officers, for their alleged role in plotting terror attacks in India including the attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 (Also known as 26/11).The notice
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Interpol issued red corner notices against five Pakistani nationals, including two serving Army officers, for their alleged role in plotting terror attacks in India including the attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 (Also known as 26/11).The notices have been issued against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Sajid Majid and Syed Abdur Rehman Hashim, Major Iqbal, Major Sameer Ali, and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami chief Ilyas Kashmiri.
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October - 7 
Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh on October 7 said the rehabilitation package for surrendered militants would not apply to any surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres.
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Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh on October 7 said the rehabilitation package for surrendered militants would not apply to any surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres.
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October - 7 
Police on intelligence inputs raided the Motihari Central jail in East Champaran District and seized a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, five Mobile chargers, several daggers and other sharp edged weapons, on October 7. There was information tha
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Police on intelligence inputs raided the Motihari Central jail in East Champaran District and seized a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, five Mobile chargers, several daggers and other sharp edged weapons, on October 7. There was information that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were planning a jail break, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Town) S. K. Saroj said. Security of the jail premises had been augmented after receiving the information as several hardened criminals and Maoists were lodged there. Altogether 28 Maoists were lodged here out of which 8 hard core ones were shifted to Bhagalpur and other central jails due to security reasons recently, Saroj said.
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October - 7 
Sasha Choudhury, ‘foreign secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was produced before the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Guwahati on October 7. The next hearing will be on November 16. When asked to
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Sasha Choudhury, ‘foreign secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was produced before the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Guwahati on October 7. The next hearing will be on November 16. When asked to comment on the peace talks, Choudhury said, “You cannot have peace talks when ULFA leaders are in handcuffs. ULFA leaders have to be released first for any peace talks to happen.” He further said, “Let the talks begin, Paresh Baruah will come to the peace table,” when asked if the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ will join the peace talks.
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October - 7 
Suspected Maoists opened fire on Security Forces in the Lakhanpur forest in the District's Salboni region early on October 7. Four landmines, one 8-mm pistol, two AK-47 magazines, 22 rounds of AK-47 rifle cartridges and some explosives were recovered
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Suspected Maoists opened fire on Security Forces in the Lakhanpur forest in the District's Salboni region early on October 7. Four landmines, one 8-mm pistol, two AK-47 magazines, 22 rounds of AK-47 rifle cartridges and some explosives were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 7 
The law-enforcing agencies over the last seven years are not taking action against surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres who are involved in killing, abduction and extortion cases, reports Sentinel. The Police records said
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The law-enforcing agencies over the last seven years are not taking action against surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres who are involved in killing, abduction and extortion cases, reports Sentinel. The Police records said that most of the HNLC cadres who surrendered before the Government during 2003 and 2007 were behind heinous crimes committed in the State. The report adds that the surrendered HNLC leaders like Khainborlang Wanniang, Kynsai Jyrwa, James Sylliang, K. Tongwah, Herman Pakyntein, Lung ktung and others have not been booked for their past criminal activities except a couple of cases filed against surrendered HNLC cadres for their ‘misadventures’ on certain occasions. The report reveals that not a single case has been registered against surrendered HNLC ‘chairman’ Julius Dorphang so far. The report also mentions that there are 300 surrendered HNLC cadres in the State.
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October - 7 
Trinamool Congress party chief Mamata Banerjee on October 6 threatened to take to the streets from October 7 (today) to press for immediate withdrawal of joint forces from Maoist-hit areas in West Bengal.
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Trinamool Congress party chief Mamata Banerjee on October 6 threatened to take to the streets from October 7 (today) to press for immediate withdrawal of joint forces from Maoist-hit areas in West Bengal.
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October - 7 
Troops arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, Clever A. Sangma alias Fan Fan (19), along with his three accomplices, identified as Batkupar Diengdott (35), Gring Greng Ch. Marak (27) and Rupa Lina (37), from Gonglangre along Assam Meg
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Troops arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, Clever A. Sangma alias Fan Fan (19), along with his three accomplices, identified as Batkupar Diengdott (35), Gring Greng Ch. Marak (27) and Rupa Lina (37), from Gonglangre along Assam Meghalaya border on an unspecified date, reported Sentinel. They were arrested when they were traveling in a vehicle from Garobadha in West Garo Hills District in Meghalaya to Hatsingimari in Goalpara District in Assam. One Italian made 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine and 10 live rounds were recovered from their possession. They were subsequently handed over to the Meghalaya Police.
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October - 7 
Two senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Lohandiguda area in Bastar District on October 7, reports Hindustan Times. "The two youths in their late 20s were active in Bastar District for years. They had b
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Two senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Lohandiguda area in Bastar District on October 7, reports Hindustan Times. "The two youths in their late 20s were active in Bastar District for years. They had been involved in a few attacks in the past two years," Superintendent of Police P. Sundarraj said.
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October - 7 
Two suspected militants riding a motor cycle lobbed a hand grenade near a gas service station at Chingmeirong in Imphal East District on October 7.
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Two suspected militants riding a motor cycle lobbed a hand grenade near a gas service station at Chingmeirong in Imphal East District on October 7.
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October - 7 
Unified Headquarters decided to revoke the Public Safety Act against 12 protesters, who had been arrested during the ongoing unrest in the Valley, official sources said. The State Government has booked 322 persons, including 50 on the charge of stone
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Unified Headquarters decided to revoke the Public Safety Act against 12 protesters, who had been arrested during the ongoing unrest in the Valley, official sources said. The State Government has booked 322 persons, including 50 on the charge of stone pelting and 22 separatists for fuelling the unrest since January 2010.
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October - 7 
With the Government of Assam planning to facilitate release of the jailed leaders of the ULFA in phased manner to pave the way for talks, the senior leaders of the militant outfit have started filing bail petitions and two such petitions will be hear
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With the Government of Assam planning to facilitate release of the jailed leaders of the ULFA in phased manner to pave the way for talks, the senior leaders of the militant outfit have started filing bail petitions and two such petitions will be heard by the court on October 7 (today), reported Assam Tribune. Among the jailed central committee members of the ULFA, two are already out on bail and if the process to initiate talks with the outfit progresses as per expected lines, the other senior leaders may be bailed out in the days to come.
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October - 7 
A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound in Khaisoori town of Mir Ali District in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 7 killing four militants and injured two others,
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A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound in Khaisoori town of Mir Ali District in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 7 killing four militants and injured two others,
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October - 7 
Nine persons, including two children, were killed and over 65 others sustained injuries when two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in the Clifton area of Karachi in Sindh on October 7, reported The News. The twin
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Nine persons, including two children, were killed and over 65 others sustained injuries when two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in the Clifton area of Karachi in Sindh on October 7, reported The News. The twin blasts occurred within minutes of each other at a time when large number of people were gathered in the shrine. The first blast took place when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the central gate of the shrine, while the second bomb went off minutes later in the shrine premises, damaging a number of shops and vehicles. The suicide bombers were reported to be teenage boys. It was reported that a spokesman of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the responsibility for the attack over phone to the British media service.
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October - 7 
Nuclear powered Pakistan is home to top al Qaeda leaders and a safe haven for terrorists, is "powder keg" of the world that can blow up any moment now, investigative American journalist Bob Woodward said on October 7, reports Indian Express. US Presi
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Nuclear powered Pakistan is home to top al Qaeda leaders and a safe haven for terrorists, is "powder keg" of the world that can blow up any moment now, investigative American journalist Bob Woodward said on October 7, reports Indian Express. US President Barack Obama would have to take some tough decisions in the way America handles Pakistan, he said. "I don't want to over-dramatise it, I don't want to under-dramatise it, that Pakistan could blow up. And we remember, they have 100 nuclear weapons," Woodward, author of the latest book "Obama's War", told the Charlie Rose show.
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October - 7 
Pakistan’s Inter-service Intelligence (ISI) is pressing Taliban commanders in Afghanistan to fight the US and allied troops and "kill everyone" so that no peace deal is cut to end the war without Islamabad's involvement, Times of India quoting a The
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Pakistan’s Inter-service Intelligence (ISI) is pressing Taliban commanders in Afghanistan to fight the US and allied troops and "kill everyone" so that no peace deal is cut to end the war without Islamabad's involvement, Times of India quoting a The Wall Street Journal report said on October 7. "The ISI wants to arrest commanders who are not obeying (ISI) orders," a Taliban ‘commander’ in Kunar province was quoted as saying by 'The Wall Street Journal'. "The ISI wants us to kill everyone — policemen, soldiers, engineers, teachers, civilians — just to intimidate people," he said. Citing US officials and Afghan militants, the report said the members of Pakistan's spy agency are pressing Taliban field commanders to fight the US and its allies in Afghanistan.
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October - 7 
Pakistani security officials on October 7 rejected a report claiming that a British-origin Pakistani militant, Abdul Jabbar, tasked with attacks in Europe died in a US drone strike in September 8, reports Daily Times. British media reports identifyin
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Pakistani security officials on October 7 rejected a report claiming that a British-origin Pakistani militant, Abdul Jabbar, tasked with attacks in Europe died in a US drone strike in September 8, reports Daily Times. British media reports identifying the militant as Abdul Jabbar said he was being groomed to head a new al Qaeda splinter group in Britain that planned to launch terror attacks on Europe. “I have no knowledge of any such militant. No one with this name existed and I will say no one of British origin died in recent drone attack,” a senior security official at Islamabad. Intelligence officials in Miranshah also dismissed the report as baseless. “This report is just speculation,” another intelligence official added.
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October - 7 
Security Forces neutralised four landmines at Haider Kor village.
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Security Forces neutralised four landmines at Haider Kor village.
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October - 7 
The Pakistan Foreign Office on October 7 said there is difference of opinion between Pakistan and the US on the issue of drone attacks and the US leadership has been told that these are counterproductive, reports Daily Times. Foreign Office spokesman
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The Pakistan Foreign Office on October 7 said there is difference of opinion between Pakistan and the US on the issue of drone attacks and the US leadership has been told that these are counterproductive, reports Daily Times. Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said, “We do have strong differences with US on drone attacks.” Pakistan hopes that Washington would revisit its position regarding them. Replying to a question, he said, Pakistan had no agreement with the US over drone attacks and they could not be justified. On the issue of reopening NATO supply route to Afghanistan, the spokesman said authorities were evaluating the security situation and supply will be resumed in “due course of time”. He said the US and NATO forces had assured that Pakistan’s border would not be violated in future.
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October - 7 
The Police raided a madrassa (seminary) and arrested an Afghan Taliban commander ‘Abdul Raziq’ in the Jamia Imdad-e-Aloom-e-Islamia premises in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7.
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The Police raided a madrassa (seminary) and arrested an Afghan Taliban commander ‘Abdul Raziq’ in the Jamia Imdad-e-Aloom-e-Islamia premises in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7.
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October - 7 
The United States (US) on October 7 admitted the situation in Pakistani tribal areas was “difficult and complex” as tensions with Islamabad escalated over US drone attacks on extremists and a border row, reports Dawn. White House spokesman Robert Gib
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The United States (US) on October 7 admitted the situation in Pakistani tribal areas was “difficult and complex” as tensions with Islamabad escalated over US drone attacks on extremists and a border row, reports Dawn. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that “we understand the situation is difficult and complex. We are heartened by the activities that the government of Pakistan has undertaken to put al Qaeda under the type of pressure in the tribal areas that it has never faced before.”
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October - 7 
The US remains committed to tracking down Osama bin Laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, US Joint Chief of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Millen said on October 7, reports Daily Times. He said in an interview that al Qaeda had been weakened in the p
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The US remains committed to tracking down Osama bin Laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, US Joint Chief of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Millen said on October 7, reports Daily Times. He said in an interview that al Qaeda had been weakened in the past two to three years and predicted that the network’s top two leaders would eventually be hunted down. “It would certainly be significant if we were to find and kill bin Laden or Zawahiri. We are seeking to do that,” Mullen added. “I actually believe that at some point in time it will happen,” he added further.
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October - 7 
Top US defence officials are concerned some elements of the Pakistan’s Inter-service Intelligence (ISI) may be interacting improperly with Taliban and other insurgent groups, a Pentagon spokesman Colonel David Lapan said on October 8, reports Daily T
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Top US defence officials are concerned some elements of the Pakistan’s Inter-service Intelligence (ISI) may be interacting improperly with Taliban and other insurgent groups, a Pentagon spokesman Colonel David Lapan said on October 8, reports Daily Times. Colonel David Lapan said Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, himself a former ISI chief, was aware of the US concerns about the ISI and shared some of them. “The ISI has done a great deal in fighting terrorism ...but we also have some concerns with ... the strategic focus of the ISI,” Lapan told reporters at the Pentagon.
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October - 7 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, Attaullah Khan and Yajeet Khan, were killed in a roadside landmine explosion in Kar Kandari area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohammad Agency.
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, Attaullah Khan and Yajeet Khan, were killed in a roadside landmine explosion in Kar Kandari area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohammad Agency.
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October - 7 
Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal remarked that the current Constituent Assembly (CA) should be dissolved to take the country ahead with a fresh mandate of the people.
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal remarked that the current Constituent Assembly (CA) should be dissolved to take the country ahead with a fresh mandate of the people.
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October - 7 
Madhesh-based parties warned the Election Commission (EC) not to continue the programme in Terai Districts. In a joint press conference of Madhesh-based parties held at Janakpur District, the Madhesh-based parties said they would launch an agitation
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Madhesh-based parties warned the Election Commission (EC) not to continue the programme in Terai Districts. In a joint press conference of Madhesh-based parties held at Janakpur District, the Madhesh-based parties said they would launch an agitation if the Commission did not stop its project.
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October - 7 
The United Nations (UN) Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe on October 7 said that ending the impunity and progress on democratisation of the Nepal Army (NA) are crucial for the continuation of NA engagement in the UN peaceke
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The United Nations (UN) Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe on October 7 said that ending the impunity and progress on democratisation of the Nepal Army (NA) are crucial for the continuation of NA engagement in the UN peacekeeping, reports Kantipuronline. The chief of Department of Political Affairs at the UN Headquarters in Kathmandu made this remark during a meeting with Defence Minister Bidhya Bhandari. Minister Bhandari has been strongly protecting the Nepal Army arguing that the human rights charges of the decade-long conflict should be addressed through a truth and reconciliation commission.
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October - 7 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member and lawmaker Gopal Kiranti claimed that the Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood threatened to expel five million Nepali people living in India. Lawmaker Kiranti said that he was th
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member and lawmaker Gopal Kiranti claimed that the Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood threatened to expel five million Nepali people living in India. Lawmaker Kiranti said that he was threatened by the Indian Ambassador while talking about the national independence.
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October - 7 
The highest authority of the then Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Government was aware about the seizure of 10-truckload of arms and ammunition at the Chittagong District Urea Fertilizer Limited, Jetty on April 02, 2004,
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The highest authority of the then Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Government was aware about the seizure of 10-truckload of arms and ammunition at the Chittagong District Urea Fertilizer Limited, Jetty on April 02, 2004, confessed the then industries secretary and former adviser to a caretaker Government, Shoeb Ahmed, in his judicial statement before a Chittagong Court on October 7, reports Daily Star. Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbubur Rahman recorded the 20-page statement under section 164.
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October - 7 
Demining groups recovered 821 APMs, 34 Jonny mines and one T-58 magazine from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Gajabapura, Ethawetunawewa an
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Demining groups recovered 821 APMs, 34 Jonny mines and one T-58 magazine from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Gajabapura, Ethawetunawewa and Visuamadu areas.
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October - 7 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Point Pedro, Navatkulam, Omanthai, Madhu, Pannankaman, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Visuamadu, Olumadu and Puthukkuddiyirippu recovered 112 Anti Personnel Mines
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Point Pedro, Navatkulam, Omanthai, Madhu, Pannankaman, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Visuamadu, Olumadu and Puthukkuddiyirippu recovered 112 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), two Jonny mines, one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) round, five Anti Tank Mines, four 60-mm mortar bombs and three hand grenades on October 7.
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October - 7 
Sri Lanka’ ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka lost his seat in Parliament in accordance with Article 89 (d) and Article 91 of the Constitution, reports Asian Tribune. The Election Commissioner Dasanayake on October 7 intimated the Elections Chief that Fons
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Sri Lanka’ ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka lost his seat in Parliament in accordance with Article 89 (d) and Article 91 of the Constitution, reports Asian Tribune. The Election Commissioner Dasanayake on October 7 intimated the Elections Chief that Fonseka’s seat had fallen vacant and that the next candidate from his party- Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate be named to fill the vacant seat.
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October - 8 
An encounter shifted to the outskirts of the Sawargaon village one of the hand grenades hurled – it couldn't be confirmed which side threw it - landed in a school premises. “It killed four people on the spot and left a few injured,'' said Inspector G
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An encounter shifted to the outskirts of the Sawargaon village one of the hand grenades hurled – it couldn't be confirmed which side threw it - landed in a school premises. “It killed four people on the spot and left a few injured,'' said Inspector General (IG) R. K. Vij. The victims were identified as class I student Sunil Halami (7), class VI student Manglushai Hidko (11), D.G. Gawande, the cook of the school, and Manglarama Madavi, a villager. The gun battle did not last long after this. No Maoist deaths were reported.
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October - 8 
IBN Live reports that two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed by in internecine clash at Hessadih in Khunti District on October 8. The slain ext
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IBN Live reports that two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed by in internecine clash at Hessadih in Khunti District on October 8. The slain extremists were identified as Bitoo and Viki.
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October - 8 
In the same District, a hand grenade was found planted near the residential gate of Elangbam Thoiba Singh (57), who is an Under Secretary in the Manipur Assembly Secretariat, at Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak on October 8. The hand grenade was concea
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In the same District, a hand grenade was found planted near the residential gate of Elangbam Thoiba Singh (57), who is an Under Secretary in the Manipur Assembly Secretariat, at Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak on October 8. The hand grenade was concealed with fishes in a sealed can.
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October - 8 
On a tip-off that a huge quantity of explosives belonging to the CPI-Moist, were stashed away at Serangidih in the same District a Police team raided it and recovered 345 pieces of explosive gel and 114 bombs.
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On a tip-off that a huge quantity of explosives belonging to the CPI-Moist, were stashed away at Serangidih in the same District a Police team raided it and recovered 345 pieces of explosive gel and 114 bombs.
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October - 8 
Seven persons, including two schoolchildren and three Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, were killed on October 8 in two encounters with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh bord
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Seven persons, including two schoolchildren and three Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, were killed on October 8 in two encounters with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, reports Times of India. Twelve children were critically wounded in the crossfire. In the morning, a jeep carrying ITBP personnel was blown up by the Maoists in the Sawargaon forest in Gadchiroli killing three personnel instantly. These were the first casualties suffered by the ITBP. The patrolling company of ITBP, which had started from Kohke village in the adjoining Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was on its way back after cutting through a dense forest patch. Encounter started after the blast. A few hours later, as encounter shifted to the outskirts of the Sawargaon village one of the hand grenades hurled – it couldn't be confirmed which side threw it - landed in a school premises. “It killed four people on the spot and left a few injured,'' said Inspector General (IG) R. K. Vij. The victims were identified as class I student Sunil Halami (7), class VI student Manglushai Hidko (11), D.G. Gawande, the cook of the school, and Manglarama Madavi, a villager. The gun battle did not last long after this. No Maoist deaths were reported.
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October - 8 
Suspected militants belonging to Reang community had threatened the Dullavcherra Tea Estate garden staff as well as labourers on October 8 to pay money before Durga Puja festival. Sources said, some tribal militants appeared at the Lalcherra division
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Suspected militants belonging to Reang community had threatened the Dullavcherra Tea Estate garden staff as well as labourers on October 8 to pay money before Durga Puja festival. Sources said, some tribal militants appeared at the Lalcherra division of Dullavcherra Tea Estate in Hailakandi District and threatened the labourers with dire consequences if the authority does not fulfil their demand. Earlier, the miscreants threatened the labourers at Danecherra division too. Dullavcherra Tea Estae had become a haven for the small time militants as the Police had not been able to set up well equipped outpost in the sensitive area that shares border with south Hailakandi.
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Nupa Babu Rao (55), a head of the local tribals, at Tippapuram village in Cherla mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District in the intervening night of Oct
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Nupa Babu Rao (55), a head of the local tribals, at Tippapuram village in Cherla mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District in the intervening night of October 8-9, suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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October - 8 
Vanthala Bhaskara Rao (30), a daily wage labourer of Digududpalli village in Chintapalli mandal was taken by Maoists to a place near Surimetta and was shot dead. A note issued in the name of the ‘Area Commander’ of Korukonda Dalam (squad) calling Bha
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Vanthala Bhaskara Rao (30), a daily wage labourer of Digududpalli village in Chintapalli mandal was taken by Maoists to a place near Surimetta and was shot dead. A note issued in the name of the ‘Area Commander’ of Korukonda Dalam (squad) calling Bhaskara Rao as a Police informer was found at the spot.
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October - 8 
10 militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles on a compound in Charkhel village, about 25 kilometres west of Miramshah in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 8, re
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10 militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles on a compound in Charkhel village, about 25 kilometres west of Miramshah in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 8, reports Dawn. The identity of the dead was not immediately known, but the area of the strikes in North Waziristan is believed to be controlled by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
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October - 8 
At least five militants were killed as gunship helicopters targeted militant hideouts in the Bara area of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 9, reports Daily Times. The military operation in Bara was launched a
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At least five militants were killed as gunship helicopters targeted militant hideouts in the Bara area of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 9, reports Daily Times. The military operation in Bara was launched after militants had targeted a Security convoy in the Malik Din Khel area on October 8.
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October - 8 
Two soldiers including an Army Major were killed in a roadside blast in Janata areas of Sararogha tehsil of South Waziristan Agency. The troops were on a routine patrol when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in Mehsud area. The other slai
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Two soldiers including an Army Major were killed in a roadside blast in Janata areas of Sararogha tehsil of South Waziristan Agency. The troops were on a routine patrol when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in Mehsud area. The other slain victim was a sepoy while another one was injured in the blast.
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October - 9 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Khetimargh village of Wangath area in Ganderbal District on October 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the slain militant might be a Pakistani nation
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Khetimargh village of Wangath area in Ganderbal District on October 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the slain militant might be a Pakistani national. One AK-47 rifle and some ammunition were recovered from slain militant.
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October - 9 
A ULFA leader Chandan Kalita (24), who was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) while returning from Bangladesh in Dhubri District in the night of October 9, was involved in an arms deal in Bangladesh and had been running an extortion network
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A ULFA leader Chandan Kalita (24), who was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) while returning from Bangladesh in Dhubri District in the night of October 9, was involved in an arms deal in Bangladesh and had been running an extortion network in the lower Assam Districts. The BSF recovered INR 20191 a cellular phone with Airtel and Bangladesh Bobby Helpline pre-paid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and two dairies from his possession. “On the basis of available information on his (Kalita’s) activities in the outfit’s 709 battalion, it could be said that he was a kingpin of the extortion drive and very active in Nalbari and Kamrup districts,” Dhubri Superintendent of Police Dipak Choudhury said. Kalita frequented Bangladesh with the money obtained from the extortion racket to pay cash to the top bosses of the militant group after laundering Indian currency into Bangladeshi Taka at different places along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the source said.
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October - 9 
An over ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Salam Angangcha Singh alias Nanao (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Khordak Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District on October 9. He was su
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An over ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Salam Angangcha Singh alias Nanao (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Khordak Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District on October 9. He was subsequently handed over to Mayang Imphal Police Station.
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October - 9 
At least eight people were injured in a bomb blast triggered in a shopping place at Tura in West Garo Hills District October 9, reports Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, the West Garo Hills District Police hinted that the blast could be the handiwork of th
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At least eight people were injured in a bomb blast triggered in a shopping place at Tura in West Garo Hills District October 9, reports Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, the West Garo Hills District Police hinted that the blast could be the handiwork of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), adds Shillong Times. "We have been tracking three to four people who are believed to be GNLA cadres. We do not rule out the involvement of the GNLA in the blast," West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Dalton Marak on October 10 said, while adding that Police received specific inputs about the movement of these persons though their motive was not very clear.
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October - 9 October - 10
Kalipada Chakrabarty and his brother Sukumar Chakrabarty, both supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were dragged out of their home and shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tilia vill
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Kalipada Chakrabarty and his brother Sukumar Chakrabarty, both supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were dragged out of their home and shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tilia village near Balarampur in Purulia District in the intervening night of October 9-10. The attackers are believed to be members of the Ayodhya Hills squad of Maoists. Maoist posters, claiming that the brothers were Police informers, were recovered from the spot.
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October - 9 
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mohammad Nehaluddin of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Rafiganj was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Laltenganj village in Aurangabad District in the afternoon of October 9 an
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Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mohammad Nehaluddin of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Rafiganj was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Laltenganj village in Aurangabad District in the afternoon of October 9 and was released at Ketki in neighbouring Gaya District after three hours. The MLA was abducted while campaigning in the Madanpur block, along with his four supporters. Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani, who initially said the Maoists abducted the MLA and his men and took them to the nearby hills, later, told reporters that the Maoists detained the MLA for a few hours. They also damaged windowpanes of three vehicles, which were part of the RJD legislator's convoy.
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October - 9 
One unidentified militant of the anti-talks faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was killed during an encounter with the Assam Police and the Army at the hill top near Tarabasa of Uttarbarbil Outpost under Howraghat
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One unidentified militant of the anti-talks faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was killed during an encounter with the Assam Police and the Army at the hill top near Tarabasa of Uttarbarbil Outpost under Howraghat Police Station of Karbi Anglong District on October 9, reports Sentinel. According to statement of the Army Commanding Officer, Rajender Singh, on the basis of specific information received about a group of anti-talks faction of the KLNLF militants coming out for extortion at the Tarabas area, a joint operation was launched by Assam Police and the Army in the aforesaid hill top. One foreign made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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October - 9 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and two civilians were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) near Padki Pali village in Mahasamund District along Chhattisgarh-Orissa boarder on October 9, repo
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and two civilians were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) near Padki Pali village in Mahasamund District along Chhattisgarh-Orissa boarder on October 9, reports Indian Express. The villagers were killed in the cross-fire. “The gun battle broke out when a contingent of Special Task Force (STF) and State Police encircled armed Maoists, who were camping in the region. The Police have also recovered weapons from the site”, said Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) R. K. Vij. “The rebels also tried to use local villagers as shields by pushing them to the front during the encounter,” he claimed.
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October - 9 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the West Singhbhum Police arrested Nulla Bhikshapati (47), a member of the central technical committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Bandgaon in West Singhbhum District on Octobe
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the West Singhbhum Police arrested Nulla Bhikshapati (47), a member of the central technical committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Bandgaon in West Singhbhum District on October 9, reports The Hindu. Bhikshapati, belongs to Andhra Pradesh's Warangal District. He became associated with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] activities in 1991 and trained activists in explosive devices. Inspector-General (Operations) R.K. Malik said: “A police team raided the Madra village and came to know that Bhikshapati was living there for the last one year. During that year, he held training camps in number of places in Jharkhand.” Bhikshapati had also conducted training camps in Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
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October - 9 
The Orissa Government on October 11 launched a combing operation in the areas bordering Chhattisgarh where six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and two civilians were killed on October 9.
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The Orissa Government on October 11 launched a combing operation in the areas bordering Chhattisgarh where six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and two civilians were killed on October 9.
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October - 9 October - 10
Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Army from Yurembam in Imphal West District on October 9. They were identified as Angom Sunil
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Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Army from Yurembam in Imphal West District on October 9. They were identified as Angom Suniljoy Singh alias Thouba (26) and Shoubam Samen Singh alias Naotomba (23). On their disclosure, two more cadres of the same faction were arrested on October 10. They were identified as R.K. Mocha Singh (35) and Wangkhem Bruce Lee Singh alias Abu (22).
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October - 9 
According to Daily Times, five militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) at Totano Bandai in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 9. The SFs recovered a cache
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According to Daily Times, five militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) at Totano Bandai in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 9. The SFs recovered a cache of weapons. Sources said that the slain militants had entered Swat from the Dir District.
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October - 9 
Unidentified militants bombed three Government-run schools in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency in the night of October 9. Officials said that militants had destroyed total 56 schools, most of them girls, and a degree college in the area.
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Unidentified militants bombed three Government-run schools in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency in the night of October 9. Officials said that militants had destroyed total 56 schools, most of them girls, and a degree college in the area.
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October - 10 
48-hour bandh (general shut down) of Dima Hasao District (erstwhile Karbi Anglong District) called by the Black Widow (BW) has passed off without any untoward incident. The bandh, called by the insurgent outfit demanding the unconditional release of
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48-hour bandh (general shut down) of Dima Hasao District (erstwhile Karbi Anglong District) called by the Black Widow (BW) has passed off without any untoward incident. The bandh, called by the insurgent outfit demanding the unconditional release of the militant leaders of the outfit including Niranjan Hojai and Jewel Garlosa paralyzed life in Haflong, the District headquarters, and elsewhere.
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October - 10 
A cadre of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), who is also associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was arrested by Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on October 10, reports Press Trust of I
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A cadre of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), who is also associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was arrested by Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on October 10, reports Press Trust of India. The arrestee, identified as Gurjant Singh, was a native of Kurukshetra District in Haryana. An Italian pistol and some documents were seized from him. Gurjant reportedly acted as a link between KZF and BKI.
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October - 10 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sagolshem Mamei alias Thabal (24), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation in Langathel area on October 10, reports Imphal Free Press. He disclosed that he is currently operating u
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sagolshem Mamei alias Thabal (24), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation in Langathel area on October 10, reports Imphal Free Press. He disclosed that he is currently operating under the ‘command’ of Master Ropol of the outfit.
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October - 10 
A new phenomenon called 'legal infiltration' is causing concern among security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir as reports emerge that youths are visiting Pakistan on regular visas which are extended to facilitate their basic training in handling explos
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A new phenomenon called 'legal infiltration' is causing concern among security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir as reports emerge that youths are visiting Pakistan on regular visas which are extended to facilitate their basic training in handling explosives and weapons, Times of India reports. The matter came to the fore when Police arrested one person from Budgam who had ostensibly gone across the border for meeting relatives and later extended it by another two weeks during which he underwent the Daura-e-Aam (basic) training being organiszed by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). During interrogation, the youth, whose identity has not been revealed, told the investigators that there were other youths who were using the same modus operandi to get the training facility. In first week, a complete religious course is imparted after which assembling of assault rifles and detonating of grenades are taught. An unnamed senior official said LeT adopted this method and has been targeting educated unemployed youth in the Valley. "We have approached the immigration officials to keep a close tab on youth who extended their visas in Pakistan and the Gulf," the official said.
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October - 10 
A Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed and his local guide arrested in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lathishat in the Bomai area of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 10, reported Daily Excelsior. The slai
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A Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed and his local guide arrested in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lathishat in the Bomai area of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 10, reported Daily Excelsior. The slain militant, identified as Ikrama alias Topiwalla, was an 'A' category militant and had been active in North Kashmir area for past couple of years, the sources said, adding, Ikrama was a close associate of top LeT ‘commander’ Abdullah Yuni. The arrested local guide was identified as Showkat Ahmad alias Shawa. This is for the second time that Showkat has been detained by the SFs in identical circumstances as he was earlier arrested during a gun battle near Marble. He was let off by the Police after six days, giving him the benefit of doubt.
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October - 10 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Sagolshem Romio Meitei alias Inao, was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another search operation in Tentha Heibung area on the same day. He disclosed that he h
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Sagolshem Romio Meitei alias Inao, was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another search operation in Tentha Heibung area on the same day. He disclosed that he had joined the outfit in 2006 through one Lemba Singh and got military training at Tayang in Myanmar.
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October - 10 October - 11
A trooper injured in a gun battle with militants in Sopore in Baramulla District on October 10 succumbed to injuries on October 11, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ikrama alias Topiwala,
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A trooper injured in a gun battle with militants in Sopore in Baramulla District on October 10 succumbed to injuries on October 11, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ikrama alias Topiwala, was killed in the encounter while his local guide Showkat Ahmad was arrested during the encounter.
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October - 10 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Chandan Kalita (24), was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Mancachar of Dhubri District on the same day.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Chandan Kalita (24), was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Mancachar of Dhubri District on the same day.
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October - 10 
All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Lecturer’s Welfare Association appealed to the Lamyanba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) to lift the monetary demand of INR ten million it had made to the Council of
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All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Lecturer’s Welfare Association appealed to the Lamyanba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) to lift the monetary demand of INR ten million it had made to the Council of Higher Secondary Education in Manipur. Declaring that the monetary demand have affected the smooth running of the council which is about to start the yearly examination for 2011, it appealed to the concerned group to lift the monetary demand considering the education of the students.
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October - 10 
An entire network of suspected militants and their harbourers originating from Gandoh in the Doda District has been cracked by Doda Police with the arrest of four suspects, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), posted at Gandoh Police Station. Th
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An entire network of suspected militants and their harbourers originating from Gandoh in the Doda District has been cracked by Doda Police with the arrest of four suspects, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), posted at Gandoh Police Station. They were instrumental in fabricating and sending explosive material to Jammu, a consignment of which was seized at Indira Chowk. As reported earlier, two militant operatives, including Munib Ahmed and Munir Ahmed Malik alias Munna, were arrested by Police after the recovery of apple boxes full of explosive material from Indira Chowk in the evening of October 8 by Military Intelligence and Counter Intelligence.
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October - 10 
An unidentified militant riding on a two-wheeler lobbed a Chinese hand grenade at the private residence of the Manipur Revenue and Municipal Administration Housing & Urban Development Department’s Commissioner, Sinam Sunderlal, at Keishamthong Lais
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An unidentified militant riding on a two-wheeler lobbed a Chinese hand grenade at the private residence of the Manipur Revenue and Municipal Administration Housing & Urban Development Department’s Commissioner, Sinam Sunderlal, at Keishamthong Laisom Leirak in Imphal West District on October 10, according to Sangai Express. However, the hand grenade failed to explode, said a Police source.
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October - 10 
Army Chief General V. K. Singh said that infiltration bids from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have increased during the last two months, with around 25 such incidents being witnessed in which nearly 40 militants were killed du
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Army Chief General V. K. Singh said that infiltration bids from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have increased during the last two months, with around 25 such incidents being witnessed in which nearly 40 militants were killed during the period. To deal with the situation, the Army has evolved a strategy under which even if somebody manages to infiltrate the Indian Territory "he gets killed later on", he added. "As far as infiltration is concerned, we have controlled it to a large extent... In the last two months, there have been many attempts to infiltrate and we have achieved a lot of success also in this regard," he told reporters. He, however, did not give the figures preceding August. Talking about the last two months, he said, "we have had approximately 20-25 attempts and the total number of terrorists killed during this period has been about 35-40." Asked about reports suggesting that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, along with officials of Pakistan Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has been visiting terror camps situated along the LoC, General Singh said, "Salahuddin is on the other side... We are not worried with whom he goes around. If he tries to infiltrate, he would also be dealt within the same way his accomplices are."
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October - 10 
Border Security Force (BSF) opened firing on a group of suspected infiltrators in the forward area of Chak Fakira on the International Border in the Samba sector of Jammu in the morning of October 7. Official sources said the infiltrators, if any on
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Border Security Force (BSF) opened firing on a group of suspected infiltrators in the forward area of Chak Fakira on the International Border in the Samba sector of Jammu in the morning of October 7. Official sources said the infiltrators, if any on Pakistan side opposite Chak Fakira, retrieved after firing by the BSF.
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October - 10 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked the State Home Department to fill up all the vacant posts in the Police Department. The State Director General of Police (DGP), Manmohan Praharaj, said, "We are handicapped by the manpower shortages in the departme
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked the State Home Department to fill up all the vacant posts in the Police Department. The State Director General of Police (DGP), Manmohan Praharaj, said, "We are handicapped by the manpower shortages in the department. The infrastructure needs much improvement. We require training institutes for entry level personnel. We have sanction for 2000 constables for Special Operation Group [SOG] but we could not fill up the vacancies because of a fall in the entry level.”
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October - 10 
Hinting at continuing protests in Kashmir till the visit of United States (US) President Barack Obama to India in November, Geelani accused the Centre of trying to suppress the "movement" in the Valley ahead of the US President’s arrival. "New Delhi
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Hinting at continuing protests in Kashmir till the visit of United States (US) President Barack Obama to India in November, Geelani accused the Centre of trying to suppress the "movement" in the Valley ahead of the US President’s arrival. "New Delhi is trying its best to suppress the people’s movement in Kashmir before the visit of US President to hoodwink the international community about the situation in the Valley." Urging the people to remain steadfast at this "crucial juncture", he added, "We have to defeat the designs of New Delhi and tell the international community that Kashmir is burning."
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October - 10 
One KLNLF cadre was arrested by Jakhalabandha Police from Ahutoli Silimkhowa along the Nagaon-Karbi Anglong border on October 10
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One KLNLF cadre was arrested by Jakhalabandha Police from Ahutoli Silimkhowa along the Nagaon-Karbi Anglong border on October 10
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October - 10 
One militant belonging to the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Philimon Narzary (24), was arrested by the Army and Police in a joint operation at Mohanpur village in Kokrajhar District on an unspec
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One militant belonging to the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Philimon Narzary (24), was arrested by the Army and Police in a joint operation at Mohanpur village in Kokrajhar District on an unspecified date, reported Sentinel . One automatic pistol along with its ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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October - 10 
Police defused an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at village Chichwa in upper reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur District.
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Police defused an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at village Chichwa in upper reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur District.
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October - 10 
SFs arrested a Pakistani national, identified as Inayatullah, at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Poonch District.
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SFs arrested a Pakistani national, identified as Inayatullah, at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Poonch District.
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October - 10 
SFs killed a suspected Bangladeshi national who was reportedly trying to ex-filtrate to Pakistan from the fencing. Pakistani Rangers were also reported to have fired few shots when the Indian troopers opened firing to kill the suspect.
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SFs killed a suspected Bangladeshi national who was reportedly trying to ex-filtrate to Pakistan from the fencing. Pakistani Rangers were also reported to have fired few shots when the Indian troopers opened firing to kill the suspect.
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October - 10 
Stone-pelting incidents were reported from several parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar city, Sopore, Shopian and Pulwama towns, during a strike called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on O
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Stone-pelting incidents were reported from several parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar city, Sopore, Shopian and Pulwama towns, during a strike called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Elsewhere in the Valley, the law and order situation remained by and large peaceful.
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October - 10 
The Army unearthed an extortion racket run by a cadre of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) after tracking calls made by him from cellular phones from his hideout in Bangalore in Karnataka, reported The H
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The Army unearthed an extortion racket run by a cadre of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) after tracking calls made by him from cellular phones from his hideout in Bangalore in Karnataka, reported The Hindu. Dedung Daimary alias Khangur, said to be a nephew of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, was reportedly arrested by the Bangalore Police on October 10 along with two others — Nisha Daimary and Johny Dung. The Field Regiment, based at Mangaldoi in Assam’s Darrang District, found that Khangur, with Nisha and Johny's assistance, was making extortion calls in the name of the NDFB to businessmen, petty traders and government officials in Darrang and Sonitpur Districts. He asked them to deposit the amounts in State Bank of India accounts in the Shillong (Meghalaya) and Udalguri branch.
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October - 10 
The Centre has warned all the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states of a turn in the fight against Naxalites — hundreds of Maoists being trained in Nepal by the People’s Liberation Army of Nepal Maoists and being supervised by terrorists from Las
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The Centre has warned all the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states of a turn in the fight against Naxalites — hundreds of Maoists being trained in Nepal by the People’s Liberation Army of Nepal Maoists and being supervised by terrorists from Lashkar-e-Toiba. According to Indian Express, in an October 5 letter to chief secretaries and Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of the eight Left Wing Extremism-affected states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, MP, Andhra Pradesh and UP, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave the details of the movement of Maoists from India to Nepal and vice-versa, and requested the respective State Governments to be alert. The MHA note, says that on June 28 five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Andhra Pradesh who were led by Pankaj from Bihar crossed over to Malangwa in Nepal and joined 20 trainees undergoing training by the People’s Liberation Army of Nepal Maoists. It also said it had information regarding 234 Maoists training in Nepal under supervision of Maoist leaders like Vinod Gurung, Prakash Mahato, and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) members like Latif Khan from Karachi and Razzaq Ansari.
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October - 10 
The Mizoram Bru (Reang) Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) has accused Mizoram Government of delaying the refugee repatriation process from six different camps of North District in Tripura, reports Tripurainfo. MBDPF officials alleged despite direction
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The Mizoram Bru (Reang) Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) has accused Mizoram Government of delaying the refugee repatriation process from six different camps of North District in Tripura, reports Tripurainfo. MBDPF officials alleged despite direction from Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Mizoram Government did not take any initiative to take back the refugees presently lodged in makeshift shelters in six camps in Kanchanpur subdivision.
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October - 10 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Naga National Council (NNC) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) made a joint commitment on October 9 to check rampant extortions and abductions by the Naga
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Naga National Council (NNC) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) made a joint commitment on October 9 to check rampant extortions and abductions by the Naga militants ‘through a collective mechanism’, reports Sangai Express. “Acknowledging that kidnappings and extortions have become unbearable concern for all, irrespective of business communities or the general public, the Joint Working Group (JWG) (of the three Naga organisations) agreed to vigilantly check through a collective mechanism forthwith,” mentioned one of the five point agreement. Another point of commitment made by these Naga armed groups said that activities and movements of its cadres should remain confined to their own respective ‘jurisdictions’ and ‘territories’. The agreement was signed jointly by V.S. Atem of the NSCN-IM, C. Singson of NSCN-K and Zhopra Vero of the NNC at the initiative of the Church led Forum for Naga Reconciliation.
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October - 10 
The Odisha Police currently has over 5,000 vacancies while 5000 more await training. "Whereas there are 142 policemen per one lakh population on an average across the country, Orissa has only 102 policemen per one lakh population," Praharaj disclosed
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The Odisha Police currently has over 5,000 vacancies while 5000 more await training. "Whereas there are 142 policemen per one lakh population on an average across the country, Orissa has only 102 policemen per one lakh population," Praharaj disclosed.
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October - 10 
The Union Home Ministry asked Rajasthan and three other States to be alert during the festival season. The alert has been issued on the basis of some specific inputs about a possible terror strike at certain places, including Jaipur and Pushkar where
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The Union Home Ministry asked Rajasthan and three other States to be alert during the festival season. The alert has been issued on the basis of some specific inputs about a possible terror strike at certain places, including Jaipur and Pushkar where the Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley is reported to have conducted a recce. According to reports just after 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Headley had stayed for more than 40 days in Pushkar to keep an eye on the situation after the Mumbai mayhem. A National Investigating Agency (NIA) team identified two hotels where Headley stayed as a tourist. The agencies believed that Headley in Pushkar was plotting an attack on Israeli tourists visiting the holy town. Some specific leads, hinted that Headley had done a recce of the Bed-khabad — the prayer hall of the Jews, where hundreds of them gather every evening for routine prayers.
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October - 10 
The West Garo Hills District Police in tandem with intelligence agencies intercepted cell phone conversations between cadres of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) giving congratulatory messages about October 9 bomb blast in Tura resulting in in
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The West Garo Hills District Police in tandem with intelligence agencies intercepted cell phone conversations between cadres of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) giving congratulatory messages about October 9 bomb blast in Tura resulting in injury to eight persons, according to Shillong Times . Highly placed Police sources informed that several leads had been established about the GNLA's role in the bomb blast.
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October - 10 
Vikram, spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist’s Bengal-Jharkhand-Orissa Border Regional Committee, threatened to loot ration shops and Government food godowns in West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia if subsidized rice, at the rate of INR 2 a kilogrammes, is
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Vikram, spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist’s Bengal-Jharkhand-Orissa Border Regional Committee, threatened to loot ration shops and Government food godowns in West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia if subsidized rice, at the rate of INR 2 a kilogrammes, is not distributed by October 17.
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October - 10 
While Geelani remained under house arrest for the past 28 days, similar restrictions were imposed on chairman of APHC-Mirwaiz Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq.
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While Geelani remained under house arrest for the past 28 days, similar restrictions were imposed on chairman of APHC-Mirwaiz Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq.
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October - 10 
A Pakistan Government delegation is taking part in talks between Afghanistan Government and Taliban representatives in Kabul, Dawn quoting Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), a US Congress-funded media organisation, reported on October 10.
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A Pakistan Government delegation is taking part in talks between Afghanistan Government and Taliban representatives in Kabul, Dawn quoting Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), a US Congress-funded media organisation, reported on October 10. Quoting sources in Kabul, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE&RL) reported that the talks, at the five-star Serena Hotel, were aimed at setting the ground for negotiations on ending the Afghan war. Abdul Hamid Mubarez, a member of the peace council, told RFE&RL that Pakistani Government was playing a central role in negotiations. “They are under the influence of Pakistan. I think Pakistan is facing problems that leave no other way except to help resolve this conflict.” RFE&RL claimed that Pakistan’s delegation was headed by Former Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Sherpao.
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October - 10 
Former President Pervez Musharraf said in an American news channel ABC’s “This Week” programme that he favoured agreements with moderate Taliban as a purely military victory was not possible in the war against terrorists. “After defeating the Taliban
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Former President Pervez Musharraf said in an American news channel ABC’s “This Week” programme that he favoured agreements with moderate Taliban as a purely military victory was not possible in the war against terrorists. “After defeating the Taliban, after 9-11, I always was of the view we need to go in for deals,” Pervez Musharraf said. “My strategy was always to strike a deal.”
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October - 10 
Islamabad Police on October 10 claimed that the Police arrested 120 terrorists and recovered one suicide jacket and 969 kilogram explosive material from them in 2010,
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Islamabad Police on October 10 claimed that the Police arrested 120 terrorists and recovered one suicide jacket and 969 kilogram explosive material from them in 2010,
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October - 10 
NATO supply trucks and oil tankers started crossing the Torkham border once again after an 11-day deadlock imposed following a US helicopter strike that killed three Pakistani soldiers. Dozens of NATO oil tankers and trucks were allowed to cross into
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NATO supply trucks and oil tankers started crossing the Torkham border once again after an 11-day deadlock imposed following a US helicopter strike that killed three Pakistani soldiers. Dozens of NATO oil tankers and trucks were allowed to cross into Afghanistan. The first convoy through the Torkham border crossing, comprising more than a dozen vehicles, “left for Afghanistan this afternoon”, Customs official Muhamad Nawaz said. More vehicles loaded with supplies for NATO and US troops were ready to leave, he added.
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October - 10 
Police arrested a militant during a search operation in Mingora city. Sources said that a Police team raided the house of militant, identified as Iqbal, after getting information about his presence there.
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Police arrested a militant during a search operation in Mingora city. Sources said that a Police team raided the house of militant, identified as Iqbal, after getting information about his presence there.
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October - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 militants and recovered a large number of arms and ammunition from their possession during a pre-dawn search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) of Mardan District. The operation, which continued the whole day
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 militants and recovered a large number of arms and ammunition from their possession during a pre-dawn search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) of Mardan District. The operation, which continued the whole day, was carried out in Sawaldair, Matha, Shamozai, Babozai, Kadao, Chora, Bashakhale, Jamal Gari, Spinkai, Jabbar and Guli Bagh areas of Katlang.
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October - 10 
Seven militants were killed and three others injured when US drones attacked a house and a car in Spinwam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency on October 10, reports Dawn. Four militants were killed when two missiles hit the house owned b
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Seven militants were killed and three others injured when US drones attacked a house and a car in Spinwam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency on October 10, reports Dawn. Four militants were killed when two missiles hit the house owned by tribesman Awal Khan. Hours later another drone fired two missiles on the car near Kito bridg.
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October - 10 
The Police arrested seven suspected militants during a search operation in Maidan and Jandola areas of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 10, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Mumtaz Zarin said that Police had launched a crackdow
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The Police arrested seven suspected militants during a search operation in Maidan and Jandola areas of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 10, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Mumtaz Zarin said that Police had launched a crackdown against criminals and outlaws in Maidan and Jandola areas and succeeded in arresting seven suspected militants and recovering arms from their possession. The search operation would continue till October 20, Mumtaz Zarin added.
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October - 10 
The Police on October 10 foiled plans of militants to attack a worship place of Ahmadis and a private clinic by arresting two suspects Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, Naseem Haider alias Ferron and Asif Rasheed alias Dumba, from Orangi Town area o
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The Police on October 10 foiled plans of militants to attack a worship place of Ahmadis and a private clinic by arresting two suspects Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, Naseem Haider alias Ferron and Asif Rasheed alias Dumba, from Orangi Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. One SMG, two pistols, one 9mm and one repeater gun were recovered from their possession. Both the suspects were involved in several sectarian attacks including the targeted killing of two doctors, said City Police Chief Fayyaz Ahmed Leghari.
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October - 10 
The Spinwam area where the strikes occurred is dominated by a militant group led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur that regularly attacks NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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The Spinwam area where the strikes occurred is dominated by a militant group led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur that regularly attacks NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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October - 10 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 10 claimed responsibility for October 9 attack on NATO supply convoys in Sibi District of Balochistan, and vowed they would continue until US drone strikes were stopped, reports Daily Times. “We accept
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 10 claimed responsibility for October 9 attack on NATO supply convoys in Sibi District of Balochistan, and vowed they would continue until US drone strikes were stopped, reports Daily Times. “We accept responsibility for the attacks on the NATO supply trucks and tankers in Sibi district on Saturday,” TTP spokesman Azam Tariq said. “We will continue such attacks until the drone strikes are stopped,” he added.
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October - 10 
Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister of care taker Government Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar in Kathmandu remarked that the country won’t see a new PM even after eight months if the major parties continue to repeat
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Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister of care taker Government Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar in Kathmandu remarked that the country won’t see a new PM even after eight months if the major parties continue to repeat the rhetorical consensus. He underscored the need to accept the majority system to pick a new PM.
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October - 10 
The 12th round of the Prime Ministerial (PM) elections ended with out any result as the sole candidate from the Nepali Congress (NC), Ram Chandra Poudel, failed to secure the magic number (301) on October 10, reports Kantipuronline. Subsequently, tal
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The 12th round of the Prime Ministerial (PM) elections ended with out any result as the sole candidate from the Nepali Congress (NC), Ram Chandra Poudel, failed to secure the magic number (301) on October 10, reports Kantipuronline. Subsequently, talking to the media persons after facing the 12th defeat in the Legislature-Parliament, Poudel said the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) and the Communist Party of Nepal- United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) refuted the NC’s proposal to conduct further elections only after the Dashain festival.
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October - 10 
A cadre of the Red Flag faction of the PBCP-Marxist Leninist (PBCP-ML-Red Flag), identified as Aksed Ali (39) was killed in a shootout between his cohorts and law enforcers at Mohiskhola village in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District. The Police
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A cadre of the Red Flag faction of the PBCP-Marxist Leninist (PBCP-ML-Red Flag), identified as Aksed Ali (39) was killed in a shootout between his cohorts and law enforcers at Mohiskhola village in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District. The Police recovered one foreign-made rifle, one light gun, four bullets and eight bombs from the incident site.
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October - 10 
Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Moin Sheikh alias Abu Zandal on October 10 confessed his involvement in Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) rally blast case in 2001 before a Dhaka Court, reports Daily Star. Metropolitan Mag
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Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Moin Sheikh alias Abu Zandal on October 10 confessed his involvement in Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) rally blast case in 2001 before a Dhaka Court, reports Daily Star. Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Sahadat Hossain recorded Zandal's confessional statement under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Act after Criminal Investigation Department (CID) produced him before the Court.
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October - 10 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an explosive expert and its aide of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Wazed Khan alias Zafar alias Salman (27) and Abu Bakkar Siddique (49), in Dhaka’s Uttara area on October 10 with a huge amo
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an explosive expert and its aide of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Wazed Khan alias Zafar alias Salman (27) and Abu Bakkar Siddique (49), in Dhaka’s Uttara area on October 10 with a huge amount of explosives and bomb making materials, reports Daily Star. It was the first arrest of any LeT bomb expert in the country, according to Commander Mohammad Sohail, RAB’s legal and media wing Director. He said the RAB had recovered 30 kilograms of high explosive with the capacity equivalent to trinitrotoluene (TNT) and six bottles of liquid chemical from their possession.
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October - 10 
Two members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), identified as Mihir Baran Chakma (50) and Enjoy Chakma (25), were shot dead allegedly by cadres of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) at Madhyam Pablakhali under Baghaichhari s
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Two members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), identified as Mihir Baran Chakma (50) and Enjoy Chakma (25), were shot dead allegedly by cadres of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) at Madhyam Pablakhali under Baghaichhari sub-district of Rangamati District on October 10.
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October - 10 
Demining groups recovered 262 APMs, two electric mines, four APM fuses, one 60-mm mortar bomb, two trappings and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivi
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Demining groups recovered 262 APMs, two electric mines, four APM fuses, one 60-mm mortar bomb, two trappings and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Adampan, Ethawetunuwewa, Puthumattalan and Visuamadukulam areas.
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October - 10 
Demining groups recovered one 166 APMs, five RPGs, four hand grenades and two 60-mm mortar bombs from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu and Gajabapura areas.
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Demining groups recovered one 166 APMs, five RPGs, four hand grenades and two 60-mm mortar bombs from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu and Gajabapura areas.
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October - 10 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pandrikaththrikulam, Periyamadu, Panikaniravu, Puliyankulam, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Ampakamam, Chalai, Thalawaya, Gatahetta and Thalampitiya areas recovered one 81-mm mortar bo
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pandrikaththrikulam, Periyamadu, Panikaniravu, Puliyankulam, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Ampakamam, Chalai, Thalawaya, Gatahetta and Thalampitiya areas recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb, one round of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) ammunition, one 60- mm mortar bomb, 200 electric detonators, 35 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), three hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 69 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 44 rounds of 45-mm live ammunition, 40 rounds of 58-mm live ammunition, 49 rounds of 357 live ammunition and 23 rounds of 11 CO ammunition on October 9.
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October - 10 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pannankaman, Kokilai, Visuamadu, Murusamudai, Uriyan, Udayarkaddu and Thirukkovil areas in the North recovered eight Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), eight hand grenades, six 60-m
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pannankaman, Kokilai, Visuamadu, Murusamudai, Uriyan, Udayarkaddu and Thirukkovil areas in the North recovered eight Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), eight hand grenades, six 60-mm mortar bombs, two 81-mm mortar bombs, 23 120-mm mortar bombs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one unidentified bomb and 11 light air craft bombs on October 10.
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October - 10 
The Thai immigration officials with the aid of the Crime Suppression Division of Thai Police raided several apartments in Bangkok and arrested 155 illegal Sri Lankan immigrants on October 10, reports Colombo Page. According to Thai media reports the
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The Thai immigration officials with the aid of the Crime Suppression Division of Thai Police raided several apartments in Bangkok and arrested 155 illegal Sri Lankan immigrants on October 10, reports Colombo Page. According to Thai media reports the Government suspected the illegal Tamil immigrants to be a part of a group seeking to travel to Canada as refugees. Many of the migrants were without travel documents or valid visas. Also, Intelligence information revealed that a number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) militants were among the Sri Lankan illegal immigrants living in Thailand waiting to seek asylum in a third country, mainly Canada.
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October - 11 
A cadre belonging to Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Ahmed Ali (38), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Yairipok area of Thoubal District on the same day. One 9-mm pistol, four live rounds of 9-mm
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A cadre belonging to Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Ahmed Ali (38), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Yairipok area of Thoubal District on the same day. One 9-mm pistol, four live rounds of 9-mm and one cellular phone were recovered from his possession.
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October - 11 
a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) sympathizer, Sanasam Naba Singh (44), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles at Langthabal Khunou along the National Highway-39 on October 11, reports Imphal Free Press. A sum
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a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) sympathizer, Sanasam Naba Singh (44), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles at Langthabal Khunou along the National Highway-39 on October 11, reports Imphal Free Press. A sum of INR 62,000/- was also recovered from him. He subsequently disclosed that he is the pradhan (chief) of Chairen gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution).
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October - 11 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Kabrabam Inaobi, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Paltan Bazar in Guwahati city on October 11.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Kabrabam Inaobi, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Paltan Bazar in Guwahati city on October 11.
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October - 11 
An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ravindra Oraon, was arrested from Barwadih area of Latehar District on October 11, reports The Hindu. A locally-made pistol and Maoist letter-pads were seized from
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An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ravindra Oraon, was arrested from Barwadih area of Latehar District on October 11, reports The Hindu. A locally-made pistol and Maoist letter-pads were seized from Ravindra. He was wanted by the Police in a landmine blast and encounter case at Tonga in the District.
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Authorities in the night of October 11 imposed curfew across Kashmir Valley to foil the proposed march to Hyderpora called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) on October 12 (today), according to Daily Excelsior. ”Curfew has been imp
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Authorities in the night of October 11 imposed curfew across Kashmir Valley to foil the proposed march to Hyderpora called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) on October 12 (today), according to Daily Excelsior. ”Curfew has been imposed across Srinagar District," District Magistrate Srinagar Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo said. An unnamed Police spokesman said the authorities have decided to impose Valley-wide strict curfew restrictions tomorrow [October 12] following Hyderpora Chalo (March to Hyderpora) call given by the APHC-G. Underground separatist leader Masrat Alam has called a march to Hyderpora residence of chairman of the APHC-G Syed Ali Shah Geelani who has been under house arrest for nearly one month now.
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October - 11 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal have shifted their operational base to the hilly terrain of Purulia District that include the Ayodhya and Dalma ranges, to stop the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist’s (CPI-M) advance
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal have shifted their operational base to the hilly terrain of Purulia District that include the Ayodhya and Dalma ranges, to stop the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist’s (CPI-M) advance in Jangalmahal and for easy access to Bihar. The Police believe the Maoists had three strong squads in Purulia Gurbandha, Dalma and Ayodhya. Now, they have increased the number of squads and platoons there and at least 500 elite People’s liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) cadres are camping the area.
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October - 11 
IBN Live reports that four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) belonging to Jharkhand Sanyukta Jan Morcha (JSJM), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested by Police during an anti-Naxal (LWE) operation in the den
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IBN Live reports that four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) belonging to Jharkhand Sanyukta Jan Morcha (JSJM), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested by Police during an anti-Naxal (LWE) operation in the dense forests of Katkumsandi in Hazaribagh District on October 11. Arms and ammunition were also seized from them. The JSJM cadres had allegedly killed several employees engaged in construction work of the ongoing Koderma-Hazaribagh Barkakana-Ranchi Broadguage railway line of the East Central Zone for "not paying extortion", Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said.
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October - 11 
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma admitted on October 11 that many smaller militant outfits of the State have flourished due to active support from similar groups from other States. "These smaller groups are off-shoots of militant organisations o
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma admitted on October 11 that many smaller militant outfits of the State have flourished due to active support from similar groups from other States. "These smaller groups are off-shoots of militant organisations of different states," Sangma said. The Chief Minister’s comments came in the backdrop of the links of the GNLA with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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October - 11 
On October 11, the Police arrested a suspected person belonging to Punjabi community while moving under suspicious circumstances along the International Border at village Pindi in Arnia sector of Jammu District.
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On October 11, the Police arrested a suspected person belonging to Punjabi community while moving under suspicious circumstances along the International Border at village Pindi in Arnia sector of Jammu District.
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October - 11 
The change of guard in Bangladesh has resulted in a sharp decline in militancy-related incidents in Tripura, said outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay, reports Assam Tribune. He said that the insurgent hideouts in Bangladesh have dw
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The change of guard in Bangladesh has resulted in a sharp decline in militancy-related incidents in Tripura, said outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay, reports Assam Tribune. He said that the insurgent hideouts in Bangladesh have dwindled from 45 in 2005 to 18 in August, 2010. Of the total hideouts, 15 camps were being operated by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) while the rest five hideouts belonged to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). On being asked about the coordination among the Northeast insurgent groups, Sahay said major outfits active in Northeast have started shifting their bases from Bangladesh to Myanmar due to pressures exerted on them. “Naturally, State’s outfits have lost their connections with the major outfits,” he said.
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October - 11 
The Satradhikar (head) of Natun Kamalabari Satra (hermit) in Majuli of Jorhat District, Narayan Chandra Goswami, alleged on October 11 that a few “rebel” disciples led by Prabhat Bora, who had levelled charges of financial irregularities and dictator
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The Satradhikar (head) of Natun Kamalabari Satra (hermit) in Majuli of Jorhat District, Narayan Chandra Goswami, alleged on October 11 that a few “rebel” disciples led by Prabhat Bora, who had levelled charges of financial irregularities and dictatorial attitude against him, had conspired to assassinate him with ULFA help in 1997.
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October - 11 
Two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, surrendered before the Army at the Laipuli of Tinsukia District on the same day.
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Two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, surrendered before the Army at the Laipuli of Tinsukia District on the same day.
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October - 11 
Two Indian nationals were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban militants on an Indian NGO's office in Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 11, reports Times of India. Qari Omar Haqqani, a spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban, told
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Two Indian nationals were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban militants on an Indian NGO's office in Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 11, reports Times of India. Qari Omar Haqqani, a spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban, told reporters from an undisclosed location that the militants had attacked the office of the Indian NGO with missiles in which three people, including two Indian workers, were killed. The nationality of the third person who died in the attack is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 11 
ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah alias Hiten Kalita and ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka were produced in the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Guwahati. The court would give its final hearing in the ca
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ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah alias Hiten Kalita and ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka were produced in the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Guwahati. The court would give its final hearing in the cases lodged against the two on October 13. The court would also give its decision on the bail plea of Baruah on the same date.
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October - 11 
Judicial Magistrate (West) Mohammed Arif Rajput on October 11 sent two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres to Police custody till October 14 allegedly involved in the killing of a doctor on August 17, reported The News. They were identified as Naseer Haid
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Judicial Magistrate (West) Mohammed Arif Rajput on October 11 sent two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres to Police custody till October 14 allegedly involved in the killing of a doctor on August 17, reported The News. They were identified as Naseer Haider alias Firon and Asif Rasheed Dumba. They were arrested on October 10 by the Police for allegedly killing a doctor Najm-ul-Hasan on August 17 while he was on his way to his clinic in the Orangi area of Karachi in Sindh.
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October - 11 
Police issued two images of the suspected suicide bombers who struck Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine on October 7, killing eight people and injuring more than 60.The Crime Investigation Department (CID) in its circular appealed to the public to help in id
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Police issued two images of the suspected suicide bombers who struck Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine on October 7, killing eight people and injuring more than 60.The Crime Investigation Department (CID) in its circular appealed to the public to help in identifying the bombers.
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October - 11 
The flood calamity will not distract the Government of Pakistan from pursuing its campaign against terrorism and extremism, said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on October 11, reports Daily Times. “I would like to emphatically state that the flood
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The flood calamity will not distract the Government of Pakistan from pursuing its campaign against terrorism and extremism, said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on October 11, reports Daily Times. “I would like to emphatically state that the flood calamity will not distract us from pursuing the campaign against terrorism and extremists. Our brave armed forces and security agencies, with full support of the nation, will succeed in eliminating terrorism from our sacred soil,” Gilani stated.
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October - 11 
The Police on October 11 neutralised a powerful explosive device planted under a bridge on Choha Gujar-Hazar Khwani Road under Chamkani Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. A Police official said tha
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The Police on October 11 neutralised a powerful explosive device planted under a bridge on Choha Gujar-Hazar Khwani Road under Chamkani Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. A Police official said that the explosive device was planted to blow up a bridge on Choha Gujar-Hazar Khwani Road but someone timely informed Police and the bomb was neutralised. An official of the bomb disposal unit said that the 12-kilogram heavy bomb was packed in a canister.
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October - 11 
He, further added that, “the country could reorient towards confrontation after the United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) leaves as efforts are being made to dissolve the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) when there should have been genuine bid to in
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He, further added that, “the country could reorient towards confrontation after the United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) leaves as efforts are being made to dissolve the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) when there should have been genuine bid to integrate the ex-fighters,” .
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October - 11 
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on October 11 took exception to the Indian Government’s claim, alleging that PLA of Nepal was imparting training to Indian Maoists, reports Kantipuronline. The PLA has
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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on October 11 took exception to the Indian Government’s claim, alleging that PLA of Nepal was imparting training to Indian Maoists, reports Kantipuronline. The PLA has remarked that the news report is baseless, premeditated and speculative. “People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has attention has been drawn towards the report that alleges the Maoist army of training Indian Naxilities,” said PLA Chief Nanda Kishor Pun, in a statement.
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October - 11 
The Vice-Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Baburam Bhattarai on October 11 said that the country will find no way out of the current political crisis until and unless a national unity Government under the leadership of hi
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The Vice-Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Baburam Bhattarai on October 11 said that the country will find no way out of the current political crisis until and unless a national unity Government under the leadership of his party is formed, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at a party programme in Banepa, Kavre, Bhattarai said that a logical end to the ongoing peace process is impossible by sidelining the Maoists, the biggest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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October - 11 
Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha (PBCP-Janajudhha) were lynched by a mob at Nolkola village of Kushtia Sadar sub-district in Kushtia District on October 11, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Rezaul Karim (
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Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha (PBCP-Janajudhha) were lynched by a mob at Nolkola village of Kushtia Sadar sub-district in Kushtia District on October 11, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Rezaul Karim (23), Robiul Islam (30), Sirajul Islam (40) and Sagar alias Sagar Dakat (39). They hailed from Mirpur sub-district of Kushatia District. Chokdar Abdul Halim, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Kushtia, said a gang of 10 to 12 cadre of the outfit equipped with firearms entered Nolkola around midnight. “Sensing danger, the villagers organised themselves and encircled the outlaws,” the ASP said adding, “The villagers beat the four to death and later informed the Police.”
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October - 11 
Two Indian nationals were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban militants on an Indian NGO's office in Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 11, reports Times of India. Qari Omar Haqqani, a spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban, told
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Two Indian nationals were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban militants on an Indian NGO's office in Kunar province of Afghanistan on October 11, reports Times of India. Qari Omar Haqqani, a spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban, told reporters from an undisclosed location that the militants had attacked the office of the Indian NGO with missiles in which three people, including two Indian workers, were killed. The nationality of the third person who died in the attack is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 12 
The Hindu reports that two Police Constables, Rajesh Prasad and Ritesh Jha, were killed by about 40 to 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District on October 12. Bijapur Superintendent of Police R.N. Das said
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The Hindu reports that two Police Constables, Rajesh Prasad and Ritesh Jha, were killed by about 40 to 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District on October 12. Bijapur Superintendent of Police R.N. Das said they were shot dead just one kilometre from the Pamed Police Station as they were returning from the market after offering prayers to Goddess Durga at a roadside pandal.
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October - 12 
A combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a cadre belonging to the Chandro faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Amuba Singakhongbam (29), from Pal Ahanbi on October 12.
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A combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a cadre belonging to the Chandro faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Amuba Singakhongbam (29), from Pal Ahanbi on October 12.
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October - 12 
Amid allegations of misuse of surrender package by the militants, former chairman of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Julius Dorphang, said on October 12 the Government should frame a job-oriented surrender policy instead of giving cas
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Amid allegations of misuse of surrender package by the militants, former chairman of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Julius Dorphang, said on October 12 the Government should frame a job-oriented surrender policy instead of giving cash to surrendered militants, according to Telegraph.
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October - 12 
Chhattisgarh Government decided to step up the offensive against CPI-Maoist that had slackened since July 2010 as the Security Forces found it difficult to operate in the thick forests that serve as Maoist hideouts, reports Sify.com. 'After a let up
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Chhattisgarh Government decided to step up the offensive against CPI-Maoist that had slackened since July 2010 as the Security Forces found it difficult to operate in the thick forests that serve as Maoist hideouts, reports Sify.com. 'After a let up during monsoon, we will now step up the offensive in Maoist pockets,' an official at the Police headquarters told IANS.
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October - 12 
Curfew was imposed on most parts of the Kashmir Valley on October 12 to foil a march planned by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) to Hyderpora in Srinagar, where its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has been under house arrest for some
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Curfew was imposed on most parts of the Kashmir Valley on October 12 to foil a march planned by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) to Hyderpora in Srinagar, where its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has been under house arrest for some time, reports Daily Excelsior. The march was called by Massarat Alam Bhat, a Geelani confidant.
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October - 12 
Dedung Daimary alias Khangru a leader of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), his wife Nisha Daimary and their associate Johny Dung who were reportedly arrested by the Karnataka Police from Bangalore, were b
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Dedung Daimary alias Khangru a leader of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), his wife Nisha Daimary and their associate Johny Dung who were reportedly arrested by the Karnataka Police from Bangalore, were brought to Mangaldai of Darrang District, reports Assam Tribune
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October - 12 
On October 12, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was allowed by a Delhi Court to interrogate National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) chief arms procurer Anthony Shimray, in custody for 14 days, according to Telegraph. The
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On October 12, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was allowed by a Delhi Court to interrogate National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) chief arms procurer Anthony Shimray, in custody for 14 days, according to Telegraph. The NIA, in its first-ever First Information Report (FIR), accused Shimray of conspiring with arms dealers in China and Thailand to procure a huge quantity of arms and ammunition for carrying out "terrorist activities" in the country.
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October - 12 
Sangai Express reports that suspected militants hurled a hand grenade inside the residential compound of Chabungbam Rajbabu (48), an Assistant Engineer in the Manipur Electricity Department, at Kabow Leikai in Imphal East District on October 12. A tw
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Sangai Express reports that suspected militants hurled a hand grenade inside the residential compound of Chabungbam Rajbabu (48), an Assistant Engineer in the Manipur Electricity Department, at Kabow Leikai in Imphal East District on October 12. A two wheeler was damaged in the bomb blast. The Lanheiba group belonging to the Military Council of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) had handed over a demand note of INR 10 00000 through one of the family members on September 13 (today).
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October - 12 
Sangai Express reports that Thoubal District Police arrested one cadre and one sympathiser of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) from Salungpham area on October 12. While the cadre was identified as Thongam Bisho Singh, the sympathiser was S
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Sangai Express reports that Thoubal District Police arrested one cadre and one sympathiser of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) from Salungpham area on October 12. While the cadre was identified as Thongam Bisho Singh, the sympathiser was Sarangthem Chaoba Devi (34).
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October - 12 
Shillong Times quoting Meghalaya Police reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), which is active in Garo Hills, has begun sending extortion notes via Short Message Service (SMS) as well. On October 4, Resulbelpara Block Development Office
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Shillong Times quoting Meghalaya Police reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), which is active in Garo Hills, has begun sending extortion notes via Short Message Service (SMS) as well. On October 4, Resulbelpara Block Development Officer M.D. Arengh lodged a Police complaint in East Garo Hills District on receiving a demand note for INR 5 00000. The extortion note was sent via SMS from one Dipar Rabha of the ‘109th battalion’ of the ULFA.
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October - 12 
Six National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered to the Assam Rifles in West District, Police said on October 12, according to Sentinel. Three NLFT cadres surrendered before 34th Battalion of Assam Rifles at Raimapara, while three o
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Six National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered to the Assam Rifles in West District, Police said on October 12, according to Sentinel. Three NLFT cadres surrendered before 34th Battalion of Assam Rifles at Raimapara, while three others laid down arms to the 38th Battalion at Teliamura. However, the cadres did not deposit any arm or ammunition during the surrender, the Police added.
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October - 12 
The ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Raju Baruah, was granted bail in connection with a case relating to killing of a Superintendent of Police.
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The ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Raju Baruah, was granted bail in connection with a case relating to killing of a Superintendent of Police.
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October - 12 
The Assam Government is yet to receive any formal communication from the Union Government on the issue of release of the jailed ULFA leaders to pave the way for talks with the militant outfit. However, the State Government, on its own, has decided to
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The Assam Government is yet to receive any formal communication from the Union Government on the issue of release of the jailed ULFA leaders to pave the way for talks with the militant outfit. However, the State Government, on its own, has decided to facilitate the release of the jailed central committee members of the ULFA in phased manner by not opposing their bail petitions. Sources said that the State Government is not keen on taking any decision on the ULFA leaders without taking the Centre into confidence. However, official sources said that the operations against the ULFA have not been suspended and action would be taken against anyone found to be indulging in unlawful activities. Sources said that the ULFA cadres have been lying low in most parts of the State and that is why not many of them have been arrested in recent months.
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October - 12 
The Government formed three Task Forces for Leh, Kargil and Jammu to examine the developmental needs of the regions, with particular reference to deficiencies in infrastructure and make suitable recommendations. The Union Home Ministry has finalised
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The Government formed three Task Forces for Leh, Kargil and Jammu to examine the developmental needs of the regions, with particular reference to deficiencies in infrastructure and make suitable recommendations. The Union Home Ministry has finalised the three teams in consultations with the State Government which will go into the details of the developments in these three regions, official sources said.
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October - 12 
The Manipur Police Department received intelligence inputs that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) decided at the highest level to selectively target and eliminate elected members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) bel
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The Manipur Police Department received intelligence inputs that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) decided at the highest level to selectively target and eliminate elected members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) belonging to the Naga community, who initially did not ‘honour’ its diktats for boycott of ADC elections and later after getting elected refused to resigned from their posts despite specific ‘directions’.
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October - 12 
The Police arrested four persons, including a woman, for allegedly acting as couriers for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant in the Kulgam District and recovered huge cache of ammunition and cash on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. "The arrests wer
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The Police arrested four persons, including a woman, for allegedly acting as couriers for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant in the Kulgam District and recovered huge cache of ammunition and cash on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. "The arrests were effected during a checking of vehicles at Tangmarg in Kulgam following intelligence inputs about movement of arms and ammunition," a Police spokesman said. He said Police had been monitoring the movements of Mohammad Farooq Deeded and Qasim Jan, wife of Mohammad Bashir Deeded. "The duo were close associates of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant Abdullah Inquilabi of Peer Panjal Range. They were to hand-over a consignment of arms, ammunition and cash to the militant," the spokesman added. The other two arrestees were identified as Nazir Poswal and Mohammad Iqbal Magray. The recoveries made include INR 4 40 000, one PIKA gun, 18 rounds of PIKA ammunition, one Chinese pistol, one binocular and two RPG shells, four AGL shells, two improvised explosive device circuit boxes, one mobile charging apparatus and one kilogram explosive material.
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October - 12 
Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were arrested by the Police from a rented accommodation at Panbazar area in Guwahati City on October 12, reports Times of India. They were identified as Jai Singh and Ashok Singh. Several cell ph
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Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were arrested by the Police from a rented accommodation at Panbazar area in Guwahati City on October 12, reports Times of India. They were identified as Jai Singh and Ashok Singh. Several cell phones, laptops, and extortion demand notes were recovered from their possession. "The duo was here to extort money from businessman having business interests in Manipur," the official said. Police are also looking out for some more UNLF militants in Guwahati based on interrogation of the two arrested militants. "Guwahati has become a hub for militants from Manipur with most of them sheltered in rented houses in the garb of students or working people to carry out extortion," the official said. The report adds that at least 20 militants from various Manipur-based insurgent groups were arrested from Guwahati in the past six months.
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October - 12 
A Police van of the Shalkot Police Station, patrolling the western bypass on the outskirts of Quetta, was damaged in a remote controlled blast on October 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified persons had planted an explosive device
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A Police van of the Shalkot Police Station, patrolling the western bypass on the outskirts of Quetta, was damaged in a remote controlled blast on October 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified persons had planted an explosive device along the roadside near the Akhtarabad area in the western bypass and detonated it when a Police mobile passed by.
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October - 12 
At least 10 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one soldier were killed in an operation against militants in different parts of the Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 12, reports Daily Times. The sources said that the Army al
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At least 10 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one soldier were killed in an operation against militants in different parts of the Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 12, reports Daily Times. The sources said that the Army along with Police on October 11, started a two-day joint operation against militants in various parts of Mardan including included Matta, Ghuando, Shamozai and Shikray Baba areas of Katlang tehsil (revenue unit), Sawaldher, Bakhshali and Guli Bagh areas, after the killing of renowned religious scholar and Swat Islamic University vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Farooq. The sources added that around 800 suspected terrorists had also been arrested in the operation.
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October - 12 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on October 12 that renewed Afghanistan efforts to make peace with the Taliban and end the nine-year war would fail without Pakistan’s help, reports Dawn. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said this week he had
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on October 12 that renewed Afghanistan efforts to make peace with the Taliban and end the nine-year war would fail without Pakistan’s help, reports Dawn. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said this week he had renewed overtures to the militants, confirming in an interview that his government had been holding talks with the Taliban “for quite some time”. “Nothing will happen without us, because we are a part of the solution, we are not a part of the problem,” he said. On October 10, former Afghanistan president Burhanuddin Rabbani was elected chairman of a new peace council set up to broker an end to the war with the Taliban.
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October - 12 
The Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Prakash Man Singh said that the NC would not withdraw its candidacy for the post of the Prime Minister unless an agreement was reached in the form of a package to conclude the peace process. Speaking at a pr
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The Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Prakash Man Singh said that the NC would not withdraw its candidacy for the post of the Prime Minister unless an agreement was reached in the form of a package to conclude the peace process. Speaking at a press conference organised by Press Union in Morang District Singh said if a ‘package deal’ that included the peace process, power sharing and the constitution making process, then the Government was not such an important matter.
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October - 12 
UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 12 said that the recent Indian media report that Nepali Maoists were imparting training to Indian Maoists is a "conspiracy and design of foreign forces." Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu
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UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 12 said that the recent Indian media report that Nepali Maoists were imparting training to Indian Maoists is a "conspiracy and design of foreign forces." Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu, Prachanda said the report is a challenge to national independence and an attempt to lead the country towards confrontation.
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October - 12 
A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion and Police personnel arrested an arms supplier in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District in the night of October 12 and recovered four bombs from his possession, reports Daily Star. The arrestee Billal Hossain
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A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion and Police personnel arrested an arms supplier in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District in the night of October 12 and recovered four bombs from his possession, reports Daily Star. The arrestee Billal Hossain (55), used to supply bombs to militant outfits and criminal gangs, the RAB sources said.
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October - 12 
The Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered five powerful bombs hidden in a polythene bag at an abandoned place from North Baropota village under Benapole Police Station of Jessore District on October 12.
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The Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered five powerful bombs hidden in a polythene bag at an abandoned place from North Baropota village under Benapole Police Station of Jessore District on October 12.
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October - 12 
Demining groups recovered 395APMs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Ethawetunuwewa, Kokkuthuduwai, Kilinochc
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Demining groups recovered 395APMs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Ethawetunuwewa, Kokkuthuduwai, Kilinochchi and Iranamadu areas.
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October - 12 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manikkawasa, Kollankulam, Arasamurippu, Madhu, Panankaman, Monarawewa, Marathodi, Iranamadu and Buffalo Island areas in the North recovered six hand grenades, 77 Anti Personne
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manikkawasa, Kollankulam, Arasamurippu, Madhu, Panankaman, Monarawewa, Marathodi, Iranamadu and Buffalo Island areas in the North recovered six hand grenades, 77 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two 81-mm mortar bombs, three claymore mines, 500 grams of C-4 explosives, one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb, two T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, 212 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) and 12 60-mm mortar bomb fuses on October 12.
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October - 12 
Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) said on October 12 that it would continue to agitate for the freedom of former Army Commander and democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Sarath Fonseka. The UNP has planned countrywide demon
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Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) said on October 12 that it would continue to agitate for the freedom of former Army Commander and democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Sarath Fonseka. The UNP has planned countrywide demonstrations on December 10 to coincide with the International Human Rights Day to urge the Government to release Fonseka. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said that the party had also organized protest rallies in 20 Districts in the country to be held in November 2010. Attanayake added that the country needed to agitate for the release of the man who had liberated the country from terrorism.
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October - 13 
The Centre on October 13 named three interlocutors to hold a sustained dialogue with all sections of people in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior. Noted journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari and Delhi Policy Gr
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The Centre on October 13 named three interlocutors to hold a sustained dialogue with all sections of people in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior. Noted journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari and Delhi Policy Group trustee Radha Kumar have been entrusted with undertaking a sustained dialogue “to understand their problems and chart a course for the future,” an official release said. It said all three interlocutors had done credible work in public life and brought with them a significant understanding of political and economic issues, specially in the context of Jammu and Kashmir. “The Government hopes that after interacting with all shades of political opinion they will suggest a way forward that truly reflects the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, specially youth,” the release added. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said, “We may add one more interlocutor later. We hope that they will begin a process of sustained uninterrupted dialogue with all sections of people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially with youths and students and all shades of political opinion." The terms and references of the panel will be to hold talks with all shades of opinion including mainstream political parties and separatists. The panel will cover views of all the three regions— Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir. The decision to begin a sustained dialogue and appoint interlocutors was taken on September 25 at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It was part of the eight-point initiative announced by the Centre after an all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Chidambaram, visited Srinagar and Jammu on September 20 and 21. Meanwhile, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) rejected as a "futile exercise" the Centre’s appointment of interlocutors saying that no dialogue can be held for resolution of Kashmir issue unless the Centre acts on the five-point proposal mooted by him in August 2010 for normalisation of situation in the Valley. Separately, APHC-Mirwaiz termed the appointment as yet another non-serious initiative, adds The Hindu. “The Government should first identify the reason to appoint the interlocutors. The dialogue process is step two. Step one is that the ground realities should change first. Dialogue and oppression cannot go together, said the APHC-Mirwaiz chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, adding, that until the Government acted upon his party's four-point programme, the moderate Hurriyat will not enter into any dialogue. Daily Excelsior reports that the Government has constituted two Special Task Forces for Jammu and Ladakh regions to examine the allocations in terms of infrastructure needs and make suitable recommendations to overcome the deficiencies. While Abhijit Sen, a Planning Commission (PC) member, will be leading a Task Force on Jammu, Narendra Jadhav, another PC member, will be the chairperson of the team on Ladakh, an official notification said. It said the two Task Forces have been constituted keeping in view the immediate objectives to maintain peace and order and defuse the situation through confidence building measures. The decision on forming of three Task Forces was taken at a meeting of the CCS on September 25. The terms and references of the two Task Forces would be to identify the special development needs of the region and suggest measures to address them and to examine allocations to the regions in terms of infrastructure needs. They will make suitable recommendations to overcome the deficiencies. The Task Forces have been given three months to submit their reports.
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October - 13 
A time-bomb was found at a canteen at Kumardugi railway station in Dhanbad. The Police suspect a Maoist hand in it.
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A time-bomb was found at a canteen at Kumardugi railway station in Dhanbad. The Police suspect a Maoist hand in it.
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October - 13 
At least 15 persons, including a Policeman and three students of a private school, were injured in several clashes between stone-pelting protestors and Security Forces (SFs) in Srinagar city and Baramulla District, reported Daily Excelsior. Police sp
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At least 15 persons, including a Policeman and three students of a private school, were injured in several clashes between stone-pelting protestors and Security Forces (SFs) in Srinagar city and Baramulla District, reported Daily Excelsior. Police spokesman, however, said only six persons were injured in the violence during the day which included a Policeman and three students.
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October - 13 
Authorities lifted curfew from entire Valley, except parts of Sopore town in Baramulla District. However, normal life remained affected due to the strike called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani in
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Authorities lifted curfew from entire Valley, except parts of Sopore town in Baramulla District. However, normal life remained affected due to the strike called by the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani in his 10-day protest schedule.
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Economic Times reports that more than 50 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered Markapadar village under Khairput Block in Malkangiri District and blew up a Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution)
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Economic Times reports that more than 50 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered Markapadar village under Khairput Block in Malkangiri District and blew up a Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) building and a godown using powerful landmine in the intervening night of October 13-14. After blowing the buildings the Maoists disappeared into the nearby forest shouting slogans against the Government and Security Forces.
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October - 13 
Faced with the leadership crisis, decreasing number of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres and lack of local support in many pockets of the Jammu and Kashmir, the terrorists have made a shift in their operational strategy while o
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Faced with the leadership crisis, decreasing number of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres and lack of local support in many pockets of the Jammu and Kashmir, the terrorists have made a shift in their operational strategy while over 450-500 trained armed militants are reportedly waiting at the launching pads on that side along the Line of Control (LoC) in the South of Pir Panjal range, reported Daily Excelsior. "There has been a shift in the strategy of militants due to lack of considerable local support from the populace in the hinterland. They are not getting hideouts, food and shelter in the populated areas. Top terrorist leadership has been wiped out and the lower cadre is at the run. They have now changed strategy of mingling with the crowd and processionists, instigate them to resort to violence and stone pelting", General Officer Commanding (16 Corps) and Security Advisor Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy said at Nagrota, near Jammu on October 13. The Corps Commander also said that the intra-organisational rivalries mostly between LeT and HM have also created problems for them in carrying on their activities. Both the outfits are unable to get new recruits and adequate support from the over ground workers or the local support. The recent spurt in violent crowd in parts of Poonch and Kashmir Valley gave sufficient inputs regarding mixing of such elements with the crowd and indulging in destruction of public property, attacks on forces and instigating youth to stoning, making them their soft targets. While referring to the impact of disturbances in Kashmir Valley, he said that it had a very little effect on this side of the Pir Panjal, which divides the Valley and Jammu region. The protests in Kashmir have disrupted the economy, tourism and other development activities, which otherwise was at peak during 2008, 2009 and first half of 2010. In reply to question he said as per intelligence inputs and intercepts nearly 450-500 trained armed terrorists are waiting to cross over to this side at the launching pads along the Line of Control (LoC) in south of Pir Panjal. There may be almost equal number of militants across the LoC on the north of Pir Panjal but these figures may not be accurate. When asked about the infiltration status in Jammu and Rajouri-Poonch sectors, he said that infiltration attempts have been increased but there was sharp decline in the terrorist violence. There was no let up in the anti-terrorist operations and since January 2010, nearly 227 militants have been eliminated along LoC and the interior areas in the State. He however, claimed that infiltration level was almost zero but in view of human error some times or mountainous topography of the area along LoC in Poonch and Rajouri, a few number may have been able to cross over to this side. When asked about the involvement of women in militancy, he said, "We do not have confirmation about them being active in terrorism but some of them may be working as over ground workers".
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October - 13 
One (NDFB) cadre belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland, identified as Gajenser, was killed when the troops foiled an attempt to abduct a contractor from Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports Telegraph. The contra
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One (NDFB) cadre belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland, identified as Gajenser, was killed when the troops foiled an attempt to abduct a contractor from Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports Telegraph. The contractor was rescued. The slain militant was a wanted militant and in-charge of ‘finance’ of the NDFB in Udalguri. One pistol, extortion notes and documents about extortion-related activities of the outfit were recovered.
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October - 13 
Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) called total boycott on October 15, the day Manipur merger agreement was signed, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) called total boycott on October 15, the day Manipur merger agreement was signed, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 13 
Sify.com reports that a Special Squad of Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist, identified as Ashok alias Oliver Khadiya, and his aide Munna Urav from the forest area near Jamapani village in Simdega District on October 13. Ashok was a form
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Sify.com reports that a Special Squad of Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist, identified as Ashok alias Oliver Khadiya, and his aide Munna Urav from the forest area near Jamapani village in Simdega District on October 13. Ashok was a former ‘zonal commander’ of a left wing extremist outfit and was currently running his own guerrilla force in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested regions of the State. The Police also recovered arms and ammunitions from them including a regular carbine, 9-mm pistol, 27 bullets, around INR 26,000, mobile sets and Subscriber Identity Module cards.
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October - 13 
Tapan Dolui, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was shot dead by four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) while he was working in his field in the Belatikri area near Lalgarh in West Midnapore D
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Tapan Dolui, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was shot dead by four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) while he was working in his field in the Belatikri area near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District early on October 13, reports The Hindu.
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October - 13 
The bail petition of ULFA leader Raju Baruah in connection with three TADA cases, which was supposed to be heard on October 13, was deferred till October 26. Other jailed ULFA leaders including the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘financial se
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The bail petition of ULFA leader Raju Baruah in connection with three TADA cases, which was supposed to be heard on October 13, was deferred till October 26. Other jailed ULFA leaders including the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘financial secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika and ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Choudhury and ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka were produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup in connection with different cases.
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October - 13 
The change of guard in Bangladesh has resulted in sharp downfall in militancy related incidents in Tripura, said outgoing Director of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay on October 13, reports Tripuratimes. Pranay Sahay, who handed over the charge to K. Saleem
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The change of guard in Bangladesh has resulted in sharp downfall in militancy related incidents in Tripura, said outgoing Director of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay on October 13, reports Tripuratimes. Pranay Sahay, who handed over the charge to K. Saleem Ali on October 11 to pave the way for taking over the charge of Special Director General of Border Security Forces (BSF), told media that the insurgent hideouts in Bangladesh has got dwindled from 45 in 2005 to 18 in August, 2010. Of the total hideouts, 15 camps being operated by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) while rest 5 hideouts belong to All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), according to intelligence inputs. “There was a time when militant camps were set up just across the India-Bangladesh border but now they have shifted their basses around 12-15 km from the international border”, he added.
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October - 13 
The Hindu reports that the Koyyuru Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Pangi Suribabu, Gemmeli Konda Babu and Muvvala Nageswara Rao, from Donkarayi and Parkil villages under Antada Panchayat (villa
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The Hindu reports that the Koyyuru Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Pangi Suribabu, Gemmeli Konda Babu and Muvvala Nageswara Rao, from Donkarayi and Parkil villages under Antada Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on October 13. The three were among the 69 identified as offenders in the case of Chintalamma ghat incident in 2009, when a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus was set ablaze by the Maoists. Earlier, 25 persons had voluntarily surrendered and the Police had issued notices to the rest.
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October - 13 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, was arrested in Bangladesh on an unspecified date in October 2010, senior Indian officials said, reports Sangai Express. He was subsequently handed over to India
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, was arrested in Bangladesh on an unspecified date in October 2010, senior Indian officials said, reports Sangai Express. He was subsequently handed over to India. Officials said Meghen had moved to Dhaka from his hideout in Myanmar’s Sagaing Division to line up an arms deal. However, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official said that they have received information about the arrest of the UNLF leader but had no information that he was handed over to the Government of India.
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October - 13 
Thoubal District Police arrested one woman over ground worker of the UNLF, identified as Phuritsabam Apabi alias Indubala (30), from the general area of Salungpham village on October 13.
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Thoubal District Police arrested one woman over ground worker of the UNLF, identified as Phuritsabam Apabi alias Indubala (30), from the general area of Salungpham village on October 13.
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October - 13 
Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries in Jhargram sub-division, though the Police could not confirm whether they were victims of Maoist violence.
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Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries in Jhargram sub-division, though the Police could not confirm whether they were victims of Maoist violence.
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October - 13 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Prabhat Baruah and Miya Bora, were arrested at Dergaon in Golaghat District on October 13, reports Telegraph. Both hailed from Majuli.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Prabhat Baruah and Miya Bora, were arrested at Dergaon in Golaghat District on October 13, reports Telegraph. Both hailed from Majuli.
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October - 13 
The Law enforcement agencies are alarmed by wall chalking in favour of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) seen at a local college in Faisalabad town of Punjab, an intelligence agency report revealed on October 13, reports Daily Times. According
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The Law enforcement agencies are alarmed by wall chalking in favour of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) seen at a local college in Faisalabad town of Punjab, an intelligence agency report revealed on October 13, reports Daily Times. According to the provincial agency report received to its provincial headquarters and the Inspector General of Police office, wall chalking in favour of the TTP has been seen at a local college in Faisalabad, and the incident has been declared “alarming”, while Police and other authorities concerned were instructed to consider the wall chalking “seriously”. In the light of the report, the Punjab Home Department detained 2,151 suspects in the 4th Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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October - 13 
Mir Nooruddin Mengal, a central leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), was shot dead in Kalat town in Balochistan on October 13, reported Dawn. Mengal was a member of the party’s central executive committee and was going home when u
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Mir Nooruddin Mengal, a central leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), was shot dead in Kalat town in Balochistan on October 13, reported Dawn. Mengal was a member of the party’s central executive committee and was going home when unidentified assailants on a motorbike opened fire on him. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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October - 13 
President Asif Ali Zardari on October 13 said that the battle against militancy was multidimensional and the use of military force was only one component of it, the other components being economically empowering the people of Tribal Areas and waging
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President Asif Ali Zardari on October 13 said that the battle against militancy was multidimensional and the use of military force was only one component of it, the other components being economically empowering the people of Tribal Areas and waging an intellectual battle against militants’ philosophy, Daily Times. President said that the Pashtuns of Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were tenacious fighters, but they were also enterprising entrepreneurs, and that the international community needed to provide economic opportunities to the war-ravaged people and bolster indigenous capabilities to confront militancy, adding, “We will continue to support all efforts for promoting sustainable peace, stability and development in Afghanistan, Pakistan believes that political approach and not just a military approach alone, supported by economic development, was vital for bringing stability to Afghanistan.”
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October - 13 
The City Police’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) identified one of the suicide bombers of the Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine blasts of Karachi in Sindh and issued a copy of his Computerised National Identity Card on October 13, reports Daily Times
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The City Police’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) identified one of the suicide bombers of the Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine blasts of Karachi in Sindh and issued a copy of his Computerised National Identity Card on October 13, reports Daily Times. The militant identified as Badshah Khan, belonged to the Mehsud tribe and was a resident of the Ladha area of South Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA).
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October - 13 
The US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on October 13 asked Pakistan to take action against the terrorist safe havens in North Waziristan Agency as soon as possible, which is said is critical for the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, reports Indian
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The US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on October 13 asked Pakistan to take action against the terrorist safe havens in North Waziristan Agency as soon as possible, which is said is critical for the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, reports Indian Express. "Well, I think it's important. It's clear that North Waziristan is an important safe haven not just for al Qaeda but for the Haqqani network and for others," said Robert Gates. "And it's also just a fact of life that significant military resources have been drawn away to help deal with this terrible flooding situation they have. So the question is, at what point do they return to the offensive in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)," Gates said. "Obviously the sooner the better, but I also completely understand the need to take care of their own people first because of the flooding," Robert Gates added.
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October - 13 
The US drone launched four missile strikes at a house and two vehicles in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Afghanistan border in the evening of October 13, killing 11 militants, incl
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The US drone launched four missile strikes at a house and two vehicles in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Afghanistan border in the evening of October 13, killing 11 militants, including three foreigners, reports Daily Times. The first attack occurred at about 9 pm (PST) and targeted a house in Lataka village, killing four militants. Minutes later, a drone attacked a vehicle nearby, killing two foreign militants, said the officials. A second vehicle was attacked about 15 minutes later, killing three militants, including one foreigner. The final attack targeted militants collecting bodies from the house destroyed in the first strike, killing two of them.
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October - 13 
The US envoy for Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, on October 13 said that he had seen no evidence that the floods in Pakistan have benefited the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. He said this while talking about the Osama Bin Laden h
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The US envoy for Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, on October 13 said that he had seen no evidence that the floods in Pakistan have benefited the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. He said this while talking about the Osama Bin Laden humanitarian appeal urging Muslim Governments to help Pakistan’s flood victims in an audiotape made available by the US-based SITE Intelligence Group. “What I see is that the flood was an equal opportunity flood: It hit everybody and a lot of the TTP were dislocated, their communications were disrupted...” Holbrooke said. He added that everybody knows that Osama Bin Laden does not care about people in flooded areas as he has a different set of goals. Holbrooke also urged Europe to help boost aid to the victims of the floods. Richard Holbrooke said that $10 million was required to reconstruct the flood-affected areas of Pakistan.
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October - 13 
Unidentified militants killed three anti-Taliban tribal elders tasked with protecting their areas from insurgents in the Bazai area of Mohmand Agency.
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Unidentified militants killed three anti-Taliban tribal elders tasked with protecting their areas from insurgents in the Bazai area of Mohmand Agency.
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October - 13 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda was appointed coordinator of a seven-member taskforce formed to iron out differences on the contentious issues that remains in constitution drafting on Oct
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda was appointed coordinator of a seven-member taskforce formed to iron out differences on the contentious issues that remains in constitution drafting on October 13, reports Nepal News. A meeting held at the office of Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subash Nemwang in Singha Durbar (Parliament) gave this responsibility to Prachanda. Meanwhile, the UCPN-M chairman Prachanda called on Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar in Kathmandu. The latest political situation of the country was chiefly discussed during the meeting that went on for more than one hour. According to a statement issued by PM’s press advisor, PM Nepal stressed on the need to do away with the existing differences between the political parties in order to forge a national consensus.
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October - 13 
The Police personnel arrested a regional leader of Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Abdus Salam (34), in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District in the night of October 13 and recovered two pipe gun
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The Police personnel arrested a regional leader of Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Abdus Salam (34), in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District in the night of October 13 and recovered two pipe guns from his possession, reports Daily Star. Salam is an accused in several cases including one for murder, the Police said.
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October - 13 
Demining groups recovered 655 APMs, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs) and 55 bombs from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Malawarayankaddaiadappan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Chinnavalayankadd
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Demining groups recovered 655 APMs, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs) and 55 bombs from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Piramanalankulam, Kannadi, Malawarayankaddaiadappan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Maruthamadu, Chinnavalayankaddu, Ethawetunuwewa, Kokkuthuduwai, Adampan and Iranamadu areas.
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October - 13 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Kunchukulam, Navatkulam, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Maradankadawala, Iranamadu, Paranthan, Kandavalai, Tharmapuram, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Wellamullivaikkal areas in th
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Kunchukulam, Navatkulam, Monarawewa, Maratodi, Maradankadawala, Iranamadu, Paranthan, Kandavalai, Tharmapuram, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Wellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered 48 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), eight hand grenades, one 60-mm mortar bomb, one box of T-56 ammunition, 15 81-mm mortar fuses, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) link, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb, a part of MPMG tripod, 1405 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, five rounds of 23-mm shotgun ammunition, 39 trappings and seven tarpaulin roles on October 13.
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October - 14 
The Kashmir Valley witnessed a day of normalcy after the Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), exempted the day from protests and strikes, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said, "The
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The Kashmir Valley witnessed a day of normalcy after the Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), exempted the day from protests and strikes, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said, "The situation throughout the day remained normal and there was no untoward incident reported from anywhere in the Valley." He added that curfew restrictions were also lifted from parts of Sopore town in Baramulla District in the night of October 13. However, restrictions under prohibitory orders remained in force at Delina and Palhallan areas of the District as a precautionary measure, the spokesman added.
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October - 14 
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on October 14 described the Maoists as terrorists who had no connecting with the ideology of Mao Zhedong, reports Hindustan Times. Further, he said that there has been definite progress in the fight against the
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Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on October 14 described the Maoists as terrorists who had no connecting with the ideology of Mao Zhedong, reports Hindustan Times. Further, he said that there has been definite progress in the fight against the “politics of terror” of the Maoists in the State, adds The Hindu.
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October - 14 
A civilian and one cattle were injured in a blast at village Sarhuti in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. The blast was reported to have been caused by a grenade planted in the field.
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A civilian and one cattle were injured in a blast at village Sarhuti in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. The blast was reported to have been caused by a grenade planted in the field.
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October - 14 
A top ranking intelligence officer in New Delhi said there is no truth in UNLF ‘chairman’, R.K. Meghen, having been extradited from Bangladesh to India already. “We are awaiting official confirmation of the arrest from the Bangladesh government” he s
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A top ranking intelligence officer in New Delhi said there is no truth in UNLF ‘chairman’, R.K. Meghen, having been extradited from Bangladesh to India already. “We are awaiting official confirmation of the arrest from the Bangladesh government” he said.
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October - 14 
According to Shillong Times, four cadres of the anti-talk faction of NDFB were arrested by a joint team of the Police and Army at Behali area under Bishwanath Chariali sub-division in Sonitpur District, when they were on their way to create disturban
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According to Shillong Times, four cadres of the anti-talk faction of NDFB were arrested by a joint team of the Police and Army at Behali area under Bishwanath Chariali sub-division in Sonitpur District, when they were on their way to create disturbances during the Durga Puja festivities. The arrested militants were identified as Apu Basumatary, Bija Singh, Tris Mushari and Rabi Rahman. A stolen vehicle along with some documents was recovered from their possession.
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October - 14 
IBN Live reports that the Police exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation somewhere between Baghbar and Kakori Bara in Bijapur District on October 14. The cross-firing lasted for over an ho
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IBN Live reports that the Police exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation somewhere between Baghbar and Kakori Bara in Bijapur District on October 14. The cross-firing lasted for over an hour but the Maoists managed to escape. The Police recovered backpacks, bombs, detonators and some Maoist literature from the encounter site.
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October - 14 
In Sopore town of Baramulla District, unidentified militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force camp located inside Shahkar cinema complex. The grenade exploded in the compound but no damage was done.
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In Sopore town of Baramulla District, unidentified militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force camp located inside Shahkar cinema complex. The grenade exploded in the compound but no damage was done.
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October - 14 
Indian Express reports that the Police and local administrations of Birbhum, Nadia and Murshidabad Districts submitted a report to the State Home Department requesting that some Police Stations in their Districts should be brought under the ambit of
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Indian Express reports that the Police and local administrations of Birbhum, Nadia and Murshidabad Districts submitted a report to the State Home Department requesting that some Police Stations in their Districts should be brought under the ambit of Left Wing Extremism-affected area considering the increased activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) there. According to the reports submitted by the State Police to State home department, eight Police Stations in Nadia, six Police Stations in Birbhum and three Police Stations in Murshidabad Districts have seen increased Maoist activities in recent months. Police sources said Dubrajpur and Khairashol Police Stations in Birbhum District, which have been mentioned as Maoist-affected areas, had always been a safe haven for the Maoists. “Several senior Maoists leaders, including Kalpana Ruidas, were arrested from the area,” said a senior Police officer. The report further states that the Maoists have formed a regional committee in Nadia and an area committee in Jalangi. There are over 30 members in the area committee. “The Maoists started setting up their base in the area after forming an outfit called Mazdoor Krishak Sangram Samity, which works like a frontal organisation of the Maoists much akin to the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in West Midnapore,” said a senior Police officer. “As per the information we have gathered till now, the area committee is led by Prasanta Das alias Raja, a resident of Kotwali,” the officer added. “Das is the key person in the area who is strengthening the cadre’s base in Murshidabad and Nadia Districts. They have started spreading their influence in the colleges of the District,” the officer said.
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October - 14 
Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), in a statement issued by Lanheiba Meitei, ‘secretary military affairs’, said the outfit is also observing black day on October 15 to mark the merger of Manipur to the Indian union i
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Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), in a statement issued by Lanheiba Meitei, ‘secretary military affairs’, said the outfit is also observing black day on October 15 to mark the merger of Manipur to the Indian union in 1949.
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One militant, identified as Moirangthem Ngouba (32) was killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) at Langathel in Khongjom area of Thoubal District in the intervening night of October 14-15, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK-series assau
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One militant, identified as Moirangthem Ngouba (32) was killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) at Langathel in Khongjom area of Thoubal District in the intervening night of October 14-15, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK-series assault rifle with magazine, 10 live ammunitions of AK Rifle, one Chinese made hand grenade and one driving license in the name of Ngouba were recovered from near the body of the slain militant. The family members of Ngouba said that he was once a member of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), but had been discharged on medical ground. They also said Ngouba had been missing since October 13.
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October - 14 
One more protester, identified as Ghualm Nabi Mir, who was allegedly assaulted by "some" Security Force (SF)personnel on October 7 in the Pampore town on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama District, succumbed to injuries in the night of Oct
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One more protester, identified as Ghualm Nabi Mir, who was allegedly assaulted by "some" Security Force (SF)personnel on October 7 in the Pampore town on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama District, succumbed to injuries in the night of October 14, reported Daily Excelsior. With Mir's death, the toll in the ongoing street violence in Kashmir Valley since June 11 has now gone up to 105, including one Policeman.
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October - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre belonging to Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Sahidur Tomba (29), during a search operation in the Bengun Mayai Leikai area of Imphal East District on October 14. One mo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre belonging to Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Sahidur Tomba (29), during a search operation in the Bengun Mayai Leikai area of Imphal East District on October 14. One mobile handset was recovered from the militant.
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October - 14 
SFs arrested one cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Ningthoujam Jeevan alias Yaishkul (35), from the house of one Hajarimayum Medha Devi of Khwai Brahmapur Nagamapal Laimayum Leirak in Imphal West Dis
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SFs arrested one cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Ningthoujam Jeevan alias Yaishkul (35), from the house of one Hajarimayum Medha Devi of Khwai Brahmapur Nagamapal Laimayum Leirak in Imphal West District Police. Ningthoujam Jeevan declared himself to have joined the outfit through one Tonsana of the UNLF and working under one Tomba of the outfit.
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October - 14 
The Hindu reports that a 10-day long joint anti-terrorism exercise between Indian and Russian military personnel started in Ranikhet in Almora District of Uttarakhand on October 14. Termed as “Indra 2010,’ the military personnel from the two countri
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The Hindu reports that a 10-day long joint anti-terrorism exercise between Indian and Russian military personnel started in Ranikhet in Almora District of Uttarakhand on October 14. Termed as “Indra 2010,’ the military personnel from the two countries will form a joint task force and plan and carry out a series of mock anti-terrorism missions in the mountains.
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October - 14 
The Police arrested four Maoists, identified as Oyami Chinmaya, Mudium Supari, Phontru and Sukhram during another search operation. The Police also recovered some arms, ammunition and literature from their hideout.
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The Police arrested four Maoists, identified as Oyami Chinmaya, Mudium Supari, Phontru and Sukhram during another search operation. The Police also recovered some arms, ammunition and literature from their hideout.
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October - 14 
The United Liberation Front of Asom,s (ULFA) ‘second lieutenant, Arunodoi Dahotia, an aide of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief, Paresh Barua warned a section of its leaders to keep away from influencing its cadres in Bangladesh and appealed to all to focus o
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The United Liberation Front of Asom,s (ULFA) ‘second lieutenant, Arunodoi Dahotia, an aide of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief, Paresh Barua warned a section of its leaders to keep away from influencing its cadres in Bangladesh and appealed to all to focus on their objective, reports Telegraph. “While we are eagerly awaiting the release of senior leaders of the outfit, including ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, a section of the leaders, at the behest of the enemy, are trying to influence our cadres in Bangladesh either by giving money or by threatening them with dire consequences. These leaders have also been putting pressure on our cadres by threatening their family members,” Dahotia said, adding that these would have a bad impact on Assam as a whole.
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October - 14 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self styled ‘battalion commander’ of the Pir Panjal regiment, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Shopian District on October 14, reported Daily Excelsior. The SFs cor
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self styled ‘battalion commander’ of the Pir Panjal regiment, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Shopian District on October 14, reported Daily Excelsior. The SFs cordoned off Lone Mohalla of Chewan village in the Keller area in the night of October 13 following information about the presence of three militants in the area, official sources said. Search operations were launched in the morning of October 14. As the SFs zeroed in on the target house of one Manzoor Ahmad Lone, where the militants were hiding, the militants opened indiscriminate firing on them. Later, in an encounter that lasted several hours all three militants were killed while the house of Lone was completely damaged. The slain militants were identified as self styled ‘battalion commander’ Jehangir Ahmad alias Jana Khan, Shabir Ahmad alias Abu Sikander and Arif Ahmad alias Abu Umer. An Army officer, identified as Major Prabhat, sustained minor injuries during the operation. One AK rifle, one INSAS rifle, one Chinese pistol, one UBGL and one hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 14 
Two cadres belonging to the Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Kshetrimayum Kolin alias Boinao alias Boicha (19) and Keisam Ringo Ras alias Gangu Singh (20), were arrested from Hatta near Public hospital. They disclosed that they joined the outf
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Two cadres belonging to the Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Kshetrimayum Kolin alias Boinao alias Boicha (19) and Keisam Ringo Ras alias Gangu Singh (20), were arrested from Hatta near Public hospital. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in July 2009.
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October - 14 
Two cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Senjam Ibomcha alias Suresh Meetei (34) and Gurumayum Rocky alias Angangcha Sharma (20), were arrested from Khurai Tharoijam Leirak in Imphal East Distr
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Two cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Senjam Ibomcha alias Suresh Meetei (34) and Gurumayum Rocky alias Angangcha Sharma (20), were arrested from Khurai Tharoijam Leirak in Imphal East District on October 14. Two extortion demand letters of the outfit under the caption Kangleipak Communist Party central Finance addressed to office of the Director General of Post Office, Manipur and office of the taxation Commissioner, and one scooter were recovered from their possession. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in September 2010 through one Mama alias Sushil of Lamlong.
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October - 14 
Unidentified miscreants on a motorcycle shot at and wounded two cadres of the pro-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Sarenapara in Baksa District on October 14, reports Sentinel. The wounded cadres were identified as
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Unidentified miscreants on a motorcycle shot at and wounded two cadres of the pro-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Sarenapara in Baksa District on October 14, reports Sentinel. The wounded cadres were identified as BijoyNarzary and Dinesh Narzary.
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October - 14 
A child suffered splinter wounds in a hand grenade attack at the residence of one Nadeem Isahqzai in Ferozabad area of Sayrab in Quetta of Balochistan on October 14, reported Daily Times.
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A child suffered splinter wounds in a hand grenade attack at the residence of one Nadeem Isahqzai in Ferozabad area of Sayrab in Quetta of Balochistan on October 14, reported Daily Times.
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October - 14 
A religious scholar, Sardar Haider, was shot by unidentified assailants on his way to his office from his house in the Kotwali area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 14, reports Daily Times.
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A religious scholar, Sardar Haider, was shot by unidentified assailants on his way to his office from his house in the Kotwali area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 14, reports Daily Times.
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October - 14 
In Bara, SFs demolished the houses of three important ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in Sipah area. Officials said the commanders were wanted in a number of sabotage activities.
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In Bara, SFs demolished the houses of three important ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in Sipah area. Officials said the commanders were wanted in a number of sabotage activities.
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October - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in two different places under Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in two different places under Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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October - 14 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Police on October 14 arrested a Sipah-e-Mohammad Pakistan (SMP) militant, Jawad Hussain, from the SITE area of Karachi in Sindh, reports Daily Times. A TT pistol was recovered from his possession. CID (
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Police on October 14 arrested a Sipah-e-Mohammad Pakistan (SMP) militant, Jawad Hussain, from the SITE area of Karachi in Sindh, reports Daily Times. A TT pistol was recovered from his possession. CID (Operations) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said Hussain was involved in various cases of sectarian killings and admitted during interrogation that he killed Ashraf in Orangi Town of Karachi, Mushtaq in Baloch Colony in Sindh and Khursheed in Karachi’s Iqbal Market Police Station area.
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October - 14 
The driver and conductor of the NATO container were killed by unidentified militants in Takhta Bag area of Jamrud in Khyber Agency in the night of October 14.
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The driver and conductor of the NATO container were killed by unidentified militants in Takhta Bag area of Jamrud in Khyber Agency in the night of October 14.
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October - 14 
The Police on October 14 arrested seven Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants plotting to kill the Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani in a suicide attack at his house in Multan in Punjab, reported Daily Times. The conspiracy against PM was nearly com
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The Police on October 14 arrested seven Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants plotting to kill the Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani in a suicide attack at his house in Multan in Punjab, reported Daily Times. The conspiracy against PM was nearly complete, Police officials said. Their plan included monitoring Gilani’s movements and storming his private residence in Multan with guns and a suicide bomber, Police investigator said. It was also reported that some of these suspects are believed to have taken part in an attack on the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) offices in December 2009 in Multan.
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October - 14 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants released a video of the abducted Islamia College University Peshawar Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Ajmal Khan in which he appeals to the Government to accept the militants' demands to secure his release. Pro
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants released a video of the abducted Islamia College University Peshawar Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Ajmal Khan in which he appeals to the Government to accept the militants' demands to secure his release. Professor Ajmal Khan, the cousin of Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan was abducted on September 7. In the video tape, Khan is shown wearing a traditional Pashtun cap with a beard, and with two masked men holding Kalashnikov assault rifles standing behind him. “I am a heart patient and cannot live here any longer. The Government should do something for me and should negotiate with the Taliban,” Khan said in the video recording. “The Government should solve their problems (with the Taliban), if they have any,” he added.
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October - 14 
Unidentified militants blew up the shrine of Syed Muhammad Shah at Loy Shelman, near Parang Dra in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 14, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties had been reported
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Unidentified militants blew up the shrine of Syed Muhammad Shah at Loy Shelman, near Parang Dra in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 14, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties had been reported in the blast. “Shrines are mostly destroyed because of sectarian bias,” an elder of the area said, adding that Islam did not allow destroying of shrines.”
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October - 14 
Telegraph Nepal reports that Police arrested three cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), identified as Bali Ram Tharu, Jit Bahadur Chaudhary and Kabindra Chaudhary of Prasauni-3 of Nawalparasi District were arrested in Bi
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Telegraph Nepal reports that Police arrested three cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), identified as Bali Ram Tharu, Jit Bahadur Chaudhary and Kabindra Chaudhary of Prasauni-3 of Nawalparasi District were arrested in Bihar on October 14, suspecting that they were supporting the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Sources said that they were carrying leaflets of the CPI-Maoist.
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October - 14 
Nepal Workers and Peasants Party Chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe on October 15 said that the president should take the executive power by himself as the political parties have failed to resolve the political crisis. He opined the imposition of Preside
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Nepal Workers and Peasants Party Chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe on October 15 said that the president should take the executive power by himself as the political parties have failed to resolve the political crisis. He opined the imposition of Presidential rule would be the best alternative to discourage all forms of impasse and find a way out.
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October - 14 
The Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the United Nations (UN), B. Lynn Pascoe urged on October 14 that swift action to overcome Nepal’s political impasse is required if the Asian nation is to meet the January 2011 deadline to wrap up i
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The Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the United Nations (UN), B. Lynn Pascoe urged on October 14 that swift action to overcome Nepal’s political impasse is required if the Asian nation is to meet the January 2011 deadline to wrap up its stalled peace process, reports Kantipuronline. Despite some important steps having been taken, “no breakthrough has been achieved,” he said. “It is too early to conclude that the parties are on a course” that would see the Four-Point Agreement implemented by the January 2011 deadline, read the statement.
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October - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered six firearms and 81 rounds of ammunitions from the dense forest of Kathaltala area in Rangamati District in a raid in the night of October 14, reports Daily Star. The arms and ammunitions include one 303-rifle with 30
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered six firearms and 81 rounds of ammunitions from the dense forest of Kathaltala area in Rangamati District in a raid in the night of October 14, reports Daily Star. The arms and ammunitions include one 303-rifle with 30 rounds of live bullets, one light gun with 14 rounds of ammunition, two single-barrel guns with 37 rounds of ammunitions, one pipe gun and a sawed-off rifle. However, none could be captured, as the “criminals” fled the scene sensing SFs presence, says reports.
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October - 14 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Murusumoddai and Mulliyavelei areas in the North recovered three hand grenades and one 60-mm mortar bomb on October 14.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Murusumoddai and Mulliyavelei areas in the North recovered three hand grenades and one 60-mm mortar bomb on October 14.
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October - 14 
The Police recovered 400 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 10 detonators and one hand grenade from Wattala and Ganemulla areas in Gampaha District in Western Sri Lanka.
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The Police recovered 400 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 10 detonators and one hand grenade from Wattala and Ganemulla areas in Gampaha District in Western Sri Lanka.
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October - 14 
Troops in the East recovered two T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, one claymore mine weighing about four kilograms, two Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 47 40-mm grenades and 20 metres long detonator
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Troops in the East recovered two T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, one claymore mine weighing about four kilograms, two Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 47 40-mm grenades and 20 metres long detonator cord from Punnakudah in Batticaloa District.
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October - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, operating in north Bastar area, and his wife Tarabai were killed in an encounter with the Police near Shivpur village in Durg District on October 15. Nagesh arrived in Durg to procure cartridges,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, operating in north Bastar area, and his wife Tarabai were killed in an encounter with the Police near Shivpur village in Durg District on October 15. Nagesh arrived in Durg to procure cartridges, when a Police team spotted him and his wife. However, another Maoist managed to flee from the spot. Two pistols and INR 49,000 in cash, among other things, were recovered from the duo. Nagesh was involved in the ambush on Security Force personnel on August 29, in which three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and two Policemen were killed in Kanker District and also facing several murder, attempt to murder and abduction cases. His wife also faced similar charges.
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October - 15 
A portion of a railway track was damaged when suspected anti talk factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants triggered a blast near Singimari, five kilometre from Kokrajhar railway station in Kokrajhar District, around 9.3
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A portion of a railway track was damaged when suspected anti talk factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants triggered a blast near Singimari, five kilometre from Kokrajhar railway station in Kokrajhar District, around 9.30pm (local time) of October 15, even as security measures were beefed up in the Bodo belt and lower Districts of Assam, reports Telegraph. Police personnel recovered another bomb packed in a gas cylinder and a 50-metre electric wire from the blast site. The blast partially damaged a two-metre stretch of the track near Salakati railway station. A railway source said the blast occurred when a goods train was scheduled to pass the area.
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October - 15 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani issued a fresh 10-day agitation schedule on October 15. While exempting Sundays (October 17 and 24) and the Wednesday (October 20), the remaining seven days have been marked
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani issued a fresh 10-day agitation schedule on October 15. While exempting Sundays (October 17 and 24) and the Wednesday (October 20), the remaining seven days have been marked for strikes and protests. Earlier, curfew was imposed in parts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Pulwama and Kupwara Districts of the Valley as a precautionary measure due to apprehensions of violent protests after Friday prayers.
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October - 15 
Armed militants shot dead a person, identified as Mohammed Romesh alias Ithemba (27), at Wakha Leima Ching under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District.
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Armed militants shot dead a person, identified as Mohammed Romesh alias Ithemba (27), at Wakha Leima Ching under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 15 
Calling a general strike on October 15 (today), the day of Manipur’s merger with India, the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) issued a press release to observe the black day.
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Calling a general strike on October 15 (today), the day of Manipur’s merger with India, the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) issued a press release to observe the black day.
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October - 15 
Four persons, including two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, were arrested from Lakhisarai District on October 15. The two Maoists were identified as Nandu Thakur, a resident of Khudiban, and Gaurav Raj, from Ghatwari village unde
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Four persons, including two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, were arrested from Lakhisarai District on October 15. The two Maoists were identified as Nandu Thakur, a resident of Khudiban, and Gaurav Raj, from Ghatwari village under Dharhara Police Station in Munger District. The two other persons are suspected to be Maoists but their identities are yet to be ascertained. They were putting up a poster at a polling station at Khudiban village calling for boycott of the coming assembly polls due on November 9, 2010.
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October - 15 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) sent extortion notes ranging from INR 1 million to INR 1.5 million to eight businessmen in Shallang area of West Khasi Hills District on October 6. The self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Sohan D. Shi
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) sent extortion notes ranging from INR 1 million to INR 1.5 million to eight businessmen in Shallang area of West Khasi Hills District on October 6. The self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Sohan D. Shira, who masterminded the abduction of the transport official, R. Syngkon, from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills on September 30, signed the demand notes. Besides East and South Garo Hills, the GNLA militants have become active in a few pockets of West Khasi Hills with an eye on extorting money from the coal barons in the Shallang area of the District.
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October - 15 
Hindustan Times reports that the three Government officials taken hostage by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a passenger bus were released in the night of October 15 after 24 hours of abduction in a forested pocket of Bij
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Hindustan Times reports that the three Government officials taken hostage by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a passenger bus were released in the night of October 15 after 24 hours of abduction in a forested pocket of Bijapur District. The officials were taken hostage from a passenger bus from the same area while they were on way to Bhopalpatnam in Bijapur District, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) TJ Longkumer said.
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October - 15 
Imphal Free Press reports that a combined team of 33 Assam Rifles (AR) and Bishnupur District Police arrested one woman over ground cadre of the UNLF, identified as Maipakpi Devi (39) from Moirang Khunou on October 15.
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Imphal Free Press reports that a combined team of 33 Assam Rifles (AR) and Bishnupur District Police arrested one woman over ground cadre of the UNLF, identified as Maipakpi Devi (39) from Moirang Khunou on October 15.
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October - 15 
Imphal West District Police arrested one cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Shantikumar alias Sanayaima alias Hajuti (49), from Wangkhei near Andro Bus parking. Laishram Shantikumar disclosed that he is operating
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Imphal West District Police arrested one cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Shantikumar alias Sanayaima alias Hajuti (49), from Wangkhei near Andro Bus parking. Laishram Shantikumar disclosed that he is operating under on Haji of Lilong. One extortion demand letter of the outfit signed by Khaba Meitei, ‘finance in-charge’, was seized from his possession.
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October - 15 
Police arrested six Maoists, including an ‘deputy commander’ identified as Kunjami Hunga, during a raid in Phoolpahad forest of Dantewada District after receiving a tip-off about the movement of Maoists, reports Indian Express. The Maoists were engag
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Police arrested six Maoists, including an ‘deputy commander’ identified as Kunjami Hunga, during a raid in Phoolpahad forest of Dantewada District after receiving a tip-off about the movement of Maoists, reports Indian Express. The Maoists were engaged in a meeting. However, some of them managed to escape from the incident site.
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October - 15 
Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA), a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations, said that the peace initiative between Dispur and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was moving in the right direction and some “concrete” r
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Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA), a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations, said that the peace initiative between Dispur and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was moving in the right direction and some “concrete” results could be expected by November 2010. The claim comes in the wake of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s announcement in September 2010 about talks with the outfit getting off the ground within two months.
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October - 15 
Security Forces arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Salam Yaima Singh alias Mera (35), from Thoubal District.
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Security Forces arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Salam Yaima Singh alias Mera (35), from Thoubal District.
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October - 15 
Sri Lanka has embarked on a first-of-its-kind multilingualism approach, comprising three languages -- Tamil, Sinhalese and English. Sri Lanka has sought the help of the Indian Government in implementing the policy.
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Sri Lanka has embarked on a first-of-its-kind multilingualism approach, comprising three languages -- Tamil, Sinhalese and English. Sri Lanka has sought the help of the Indian Government in implementing the policy.
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October - 15 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager and dumped his body in a well in Patharnala, 4 kilometres from Bhimpur near Pirakata under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore District, reports Times of Indi
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager and dumped his body in a well in Patharnala, 4 kilometres from Bhimpur near Pirakata under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore District, reports Times of India. The body was spotted in the well in the evening of October 15. The victim could not be identified.
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October - 15 
The al Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had planed to carry out deadly attacks through ‘multiple shoot-outs' targeting the Commonwealth Games (CWG) village, sports venues and a five-star hotel in New Delhi specifically on October 12 and 13, report
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The al Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had planed to carry out deadly attacks through ‘multiple shoot-outs' targeting the Commonwealth Games (CWG) village, sports venues and a five-star hotel in New Delhi specifically on October 12 and 13, reports Times of India. Al Qaeda and LeT had chosen these two dates for their strikes using terrorists trained in the region along Afghan-Pakistan border. The plan was to sneak in a number of jihadis simultaneously through India-Nepal or India-Bangladesh borders or from across the India's western border. There was also intelligence input that some others would come from West Asia, using legal channels through proper visas. Government sources said that a Western intelligence agency had tipped off India on October 10 about these specific plans. The Government had immediately enhanced the security of the Games venues and village from three layers to four and brought in additional forces, including armed commandos, to foil any attempt of sabotage even from air. "The input was very specific about the venues and suggested that the terrorists would probably come from West Asia, Nepal or from across India's western border," a source said. Security was also increased in all eight leading five-star hotels in Delhi. There was also information that the terrorists may use paragliders to reach the venues prompting authorities to put in place anti-aircraft guns. "Credentials of all foreign nationals arriving in international airports were checked one-by-one. Twenty Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) were deployed besides keeping ready a special team of 40 army and NSG commandos -- equipped with special weapons capable to shoot down paragliders from a distance -- near the sporting venues, including Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium," said the source. "Though the general threat still exists, the Delhi Police and other security agencies through their meticulous planning and deployment averted any strike specifically during the CWG," the source said. Sources said that the fresh inputs had nothing to do with what the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuJI) ‘commander’ and al Qaeda member Ilyas Kashmiri had threatened a month before the Games. "The latest plan was the brainchild of some other elements/modules within al-Qaeda and LeT," said a source.
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October - 15 
The Government, meanwhile, ordered that the release of stone-pelters and other protesters detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) will be valid for a period of three months only and they could be arrested again if they indulged in any kind of undesira
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The Government, meanwhile, ordered that the release of stone-pelters and other protesters detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) will be valid for a period of three months only and they could be arrested again if they indulged in any kind of undesirable activity. A Home Department order said: "in exercise of powers conferred by Section 20 of Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, the Government has ordered temporary release of 12 PSA detenues lodged in different jails for a period of three months only". The order further said that the PSA detainees, whose release has been approved by the Unified Council, will be released only after they enter into a bond with two sureties by parents and at least one respectable person for due observance of conditions specified in the directions.
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October - 15 
The Rajasthan Police and Karnataka anti-terrorist squad (ATS) on October 15 arrested two alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Kasargod (Kerala) and Ajmer (Rajasthan) for their role in the 2008 blasts in Bangalore in which one person was kille
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The Rajasthan Police and Karnataka anti-terrorist squad (ATS) on October 15 arrested two alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Kasargod (Kerala) and Ajmer (Rajasthan) for their role in the 2008 blasts in Bangalore in which one person was killed and over a dozen people were injured, reported Times of India. The suspects were identified as Umar Farooq and Ibrahim Moulvi. "Umar was held in Ajmer and Ibrahim in Kasargod in Kerala," said Bangalore Police Commissioner Shankar Bidari. There were reports that an accomplice of Farooq was also caught in Ajmer, but it could not be confirmed. The Police have named 32 people in the chargesheet in the blasts case. Sources said Farooq was arrested from the railway station, where he had gone to receive a guest. Farooq and another suspect had been staying in Nala Bazaar area of Ajmer for two months and were under Karnataka ATS surveillance. Farooq is also accused of recruiting youth for militant activities in the Kashmir Valley. The case surfaced following the death of four Malayalee youth in an encounter with Security Forces in Kashmir. He is also said to be the key conspirator in the September 2005 case of burning of a bus belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation in Aluva near Kochi. This was to protest the TN Government's decision to oppose the bail plea of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasser Madani, who was then in jail for the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts. Farooq belongs to Prappanangadi in Malappuram District. Police sources said Ibrahim Moulvi was arrested from Badiyadukka in Kasargod District, where he worked as a cleric in a mosque using a fake identity. Moulvi had also played a significant part with LeT south India operative T. Nasir in recruiting Malayalee youth for terror training across the border. Farooq and Moulvi are suspected to be linked to 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Hussein Rana through Sabir, a LeT operative believed to be hiding in the Gulf.
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October - 15 
The wife of a key figure in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) warned US federal agents three years beforehand that her husband was training with a Pakistani militant group, the Washington Post reported on October 15
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The wife of a key figure in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) warned US federal agents three years beforehand that her husband was training with a Pakistani militant group, the Washington Post reported on October 15. Citing sources close to the case, the daily said the wife of David Coleman Headley warned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in August 2005 that her husband had undergone intensive training with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and was in contact with extremists. Headley's wife, who was not named in the report, called a terrorism hotline after getting into a fight with him in August 2008, the Post said. The FBI agents followed up, and interviewed her three times, the newspaper reported in a story co-authored with journalism foundation Pro Publica. She told agents that her husband "was an active militant in the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba, had trained extensively in its Pakistani camps, and had shopped for night vision goggles," the Post reported. Despite the warning, Headley was able to continue moving freely, travelling to Pakistan, India, Dubai and Europe in 2006, gathering information and material that made the attack possible. US anti-terrorism agencies did warn Indian counterparts about a possible LeT plot to target Mumbai in 2008, but it was unclear whether the warnings were based on Headley's wife's tip-off two years earlier. Headley was reportedly also bragging about being a US Government informant before the attacks, telling his wife and others that he is working for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and FBI. Headley did work as an informant for the DEA in the 1990s when he was known by his birth name Daood Gilani and had been arrested for smuggling heroin from Pakistan. After a second arrest and more work for the agency, he went to Pakistan, where he became radicalized, the Post reported. Then, after the September 11, 2001 attacks, he began telling people he was working for a joint DEA-FBI project. But FBI officials told the Post they did not believe Headley, who changed his name in 2006, had ever worked for the FBI. Headley, the son of a former Pakistani diplomat and a white American woman, is being held in the United States. He confessed to plotting the attacks and in exchange for pleading guilty, US prosecutors agreed he would not face extradition to India or the death penalty.
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October - 15 
Thoubal District Police arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Heiningshubam Ibomcha alias Ingocha Singh (22), from Ingourok Khunou area.
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Thoubal District Police arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Heiningshubam Ibomcha alias Ingocha Singh (22), from Ingourok Khunou area.
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October - 15 
Three Policemen were injured when protestors pelted stones at their vehicle at Humhama in Budgam District. Similarly, some protesters attempted to disrupt peace at Khanpora in Baramulla District by resorting to stone pelting on SFs. However, no casua
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Three Policemen were injured when protestors pelted stones at their vehicle at Humhama in Budgam District. Similarly, some protesters attempted to disrupt peace at Khanpora in Baramulla District by resorting to stone pelting on SFs. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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October - 15 
Three women Maoist cadres, identified as Komala (21), Jaya (25) and Mallika (24), all three belonging to Koppa Taluk town in Chikmagalur District, surrendered before the District Deputy Commissioner Chennappa Gowda, at his office, reports Express Buz
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Three women Maoist cadres, identified as Komala (21), Jaya (25) and Mallika (24), all three belonging to Koppa Taluk town in Chikmagalur District, surrendered before the District Deputy Commissioner Chennappa Gowda, at his office, reports Express Buzz. All the surrendered, who had undergone training in guerrilla warfare and use of sophisticated weapons, have been acquitted by courts in various cases they faced, Gowda said.
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October - 15 
With India insisting that it was time for Sri Lanka to act decisively to "win over" ethnic minority, President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 15 assured Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that he would hold dialogue with a "broader spectrum" of stakeho
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With India insisting that it was time for Sri Lanka to act decisively to "win over" ethnic minority, President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 15 assured Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that he would hold dialogue with a "broader spectrum" of stakeholders to address the Tamil issue, reports Times of India. The Sri Lankan leader told the PM that the country [Sri Lanka] was able to resettle over 2.5 lakh displaced civilians to their towns and villages in just 15 months after the end of the war and only 20,000 people are still lodged in camps. "… We indicated that... we want to talk to a broader spectrum of stakeholders as possible. That is the only way to do this, to get their ideas and to build a consensus," Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris told reporters. Asked about the devolution of powers, Peiris said Sri Lanka was committed to implement the 13th amendment except one aspect of it and will continue to hold dialogue with all stakeholders.
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October - 15 
At least 42 suspected persons were arrested in the ensuing search operation. A car, a motorcycle, seven Kalashnikovs, two repeaters, 10 rifles, eight shotguns, 20 pistols and 56 kilogrammes of hashish were recovered during search operation.
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At least 42 suspected persons were arrested in the ensuing search operation. A car, a motorcycle, seven Kalashnikovs, two repeaters, 10 rifles, eight shotguns, 20 pistols and 56 kilogrammes of hashish were recovered during search operation.
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October - 15 
At least nine militants were killed when the US Drone launched two missile strikes in two villages along the Afghanistan border near Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 15, reports Dawn. The off
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At least nine militants were killed when the US Drone launched two missile strikes in two villages along the Afghanistan border near Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 15, reports Dawn. The officials said three persons were killed in the first missile strike, which hit a vehicle in Machi Khel. The dead were not yet identified, but the village is known to house a mix of militants from the Afghan Taliban and local militants. The second missile strike occurred several hours later, killing six suspected militants at a house in Aziz Khel.
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October - 15 
Despite pressure from the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to conduct an operation against terrorists holed up in North Waziristan Agency along the Afghanistan border, Pakistan on October 15 made it clear that a decisio
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Despite pressure from the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to conduct an operation against terrorists holed up in North Waziristan Agency along the Afghanistan border, Pakistan on October 15 made it clear that a decision on “when, how and what [should be done]” would be made by Islamabad. “While we understand the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) concerns, any question relating to when, how and what is to be done in North Waziristan is based on judgment, keeping in mind our capacities, priorities and overall national interest. This in no way should be interpreted as lack of Pakistani resolve,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The statement comes a day after four key American officials stressed on the need for an offensive in North Waziristan as ISAF believes that cleansing this tribal agency of terrorists is central to gaining some semblance of victory in the war on terror in Afghanistan.
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October - 15 
Five soldiers were killed in a TTP attack on Talab check post in mountainous Sararogha area, some 50 kilometres northeast of Wana, of South Waziristan Agency.
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Five soldiers were killed in a TTP attack on Talab check post in mountainous Sararogha area, some 50 kilometres northeast of Wana, of South Waziristan Agency.
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October - 15 
Four members of a tribal lashkar (militia) and three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed as clashes broke out in the Kasha area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. A group of militants attacked in the Kasha area near the Afghan
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Four members of a tribal lashkar (militia) and three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed as clashes broke out in the Kasha area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. A group of militants attacked in the Kasha area near the Afghan border and in the ensuing battle four tribal volunteers and three terrorists were killed. Six tribal razakars (volunteers) were also injured.
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October - 15 
Intelligence reports suggest Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants plan to use poisonous gas in attacks, reports Daily Times on October 15. According to intelligence reports, TTP was also considering other ways to carry out terrorist attacks. Re
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Intelligence reports suggest Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants plan to use poisonous gas in attacks, reports Daily Times on October 15. According to intelligence reports, TTP was also considering other ways to carry out terrorist attacks. Reports said that the terrorists could target sensitive installations, important buildings, busy shopping malls, markets, public places, mosques and other places of worship.
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October - 15 
Pakistan freed the ‘Supreme commander’ of Taliban in Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, to enable him to play a pivotal role in back-channel talks with the US, through the Pakistani Army, Dawn quoting Asia Times Online reported on October 15. T
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Pakistan freed the ‘Supreme commander’ of Taliban in Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, to enable him to play a pivotal role in back-channel talks with the US, through the Pakistani Army, Dawn quoting Asia Times Online reported on October 15. The release of Baradar, who was arrested in Karachi in February 2010, was confirmed by an unnamed senior Pakistani counter-terrorism official. He said that the United States was fully aware of the development although he gave no indication of US reaction. A senior Taliban leader, speaking to Asia Times Online on October 14 also confirmed that Baradar “had reached the safety of his people”. The implication is that he is back with Taliban leader Mullah Omar. Baradar represented Mullah Omar in previous peace talks with Washington, mediated by Saudi Arabia.
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October - 15 
Pakistan said that it was willing to assist talks between the Afghanistan Government and the Taliban. NATO and US officials have said they are ready to do more to help Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s reconciliation efforts with the Taliban, but
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Pakistan said that it was willing to assist talks between the Afghanistan Government and the Taliban. NATO and US officials have said they are ready to do more to help Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s reconciliation efforts with the Taliban, but Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the talks must be led by Afghanistan itself. “We are there to facilitate. Because, we want to see a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. It’s in Pakistan’s interest to have stability and peace in Afghanistan,” Qureshi said in Brussels before talks on Pakistan’s economic development.
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October - 15 
Prompting Security Forces to stop NATO supply trucks’ movement from Takhta Bag to the Torkham border on October 15.
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Prompting Security Forces to stop NATO supply trucks’ movement from Takhta Bag to the Torkham border on October 15.
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October - 15 
Security Forces arrested 30 suspected militants, including three ‘most wanted’ men, during the ongoing search operation in Katlang area of Mardan District and its suburban villages. Three of the arrested were believed to be involved in the killing of
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Security Forces arrested 30 suspected militants, including three ‘most wanted’ men, during the ongoing search operation in Katlang area of Mardan District and its suburban villages. Three of the arrested were believed to be involved in the killing of noted religious scholar Dr Mohammad Farooq Khan and other suicide attacks in Mardan District.
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October - 15 
Senior United States (US) officials are concerned over recent intelligence indicating that the TTP, which orchestrated the failed Times Square bombing, may have successfully placed another operative inside the United States to launch a second attack,
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Senior United States (US) officials are concerned over recent intelligence indicating that the TTP, which orchestrated the failed Times Square bombing, may have successfully placed another operative inside the United States to launch a second attack, The News reported on October 15. Based on the intelligence, authorities believe the TTP would have directed the individual to attempt another Times Square-style operation, but not necessarily in New York City. The TTP has been looking to make up for its previous failure. Authorities believe the subject of the latest intelligence would use “a similar mechanism” and the “same modus operandi” employed by Faisal Shahzad (31) in May, mostly “because it’s easily accessible here”. Authorities are describing the latest threat as “credible but not specific.”
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October - 15 
The ‘master trainer’ of suicide bombers and second-in-command of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Qari Hussain Mehsud, is reported to have been killed in the October 4 US drone attack in Mirali town of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administer
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The ‘master trainer’ of suicide bombers and second-in-command of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Qari Hussain Mehsud, is reported to have been killed in the October 4 US drone attack in Mirali town of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Dawn reported on October 15. However, TTP contradicted reports about Qari Hussain’s death and described it as part of a campaign to demoralise its fighters. “Qari Hussain is alive and healthy and will soon contact the media,” one of his associates said over phone. There are two different accounts of the October 4 drone attack. According to one report, Qari Hussain was injured in the attack on a house in Mirali in which eight foreigners, including German militants, were killed. Intelligence sources said those killed included Qari Hussain, known as Ustad-i-Fedayeen (teacher of suicide bomber), and his two guards. Qari Hussain, who was sleeping in the house, was severely injured and taken to Miramshah where doctors amputated one of his legs and he died there, intelligence sources added. According to another report, Qari Hussain was hit in the attack and he died on the spot.
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October - 15 
The driver of a NATO container was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mangochar in Kalat District on October 15, reported Daily Times. The helper was injured in the attack. The assailants managed to escape.
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The driver of a NATO container was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mangochar in Kalat District on October 15, reported Daily Times. The helper was injured in the attack. The assailants managed to escape.
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October - 15 
The Police on October 15 repulsed a militant attack on Shadi Khel checkpost on Rawalpindi Road in Kohat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Militants attacked the Shadi Khel Police checkpost with hand grenades. The Police personnel retaliated with h
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The Police on October 15 repulsed a militant attack on Shadi Khel checkpost on Rawalpindi Road in Kohat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Militants attacked the Shadi Khel Police checkpost with hand grenades. The Police personnel retaliated with heavy weapons after which the militants managed to escape by taking cover of darkness. The bomb disposal squad recovered and defused an unexploded hand grenade.
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October - 15 
Over 500 former LTTE cadres, who successfully completed their rehabilitation program at the Vavuniya rehabilitation centre, were handed over to their parents on October 15. The ex-combatants were rehabilitated with vocational training at rehabilitati
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Over 500 former LTTE cadres, who successfully completed their rehabilitation program at the Vavuniya rehabilitation centre, were handed over to their parents on October 15. The ex-combatants were rehabilitated with vocational training at rehabilitation centres to prepare them to earn a living. They were also provided industrial training in various fields including computer literacy, welding, handicraft, fabric industry and beauty culture. The Government plans to release another 2,000 rehabilitated former LTTE cadres next month. Over 11,000 ex-LTTE cadres surrendered to the Security Forces during the final stages of the Eelam War IV and they were being rehabilitated at centres in Vavuniya.
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October - 15 
Sri Lanka has embarked on a first-of-its-kind multilingualism approach, comprising three languages -- Tamil, Sinhalese and English. Sri Lanka has sought the help of the Indian Government in implementing the policy.
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Sri Lanka has embarked on a first-of-its-kind multilingualism approach, comprising three languages -- Tamil, Sinhalese and English. Sri Lanka has sought the help of the Indian Government in implementing the policy.
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October - 15 
The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) sought a report from the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects in detention in a week’s time, Daily News reported. According to Commi
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The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) sought a report from the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects in detention in a week’s time, Daily News reported. According to Commission Chairman C. R. de Silva PC, the Commission received a number of complaints regarding LTTE suspects who are detained by the security authorities during public sittings of the Commission in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and certain areas in the Eastern Province. He said the Commission has prepared a list of LTTE suspects detained by security authorities and this list has been sent to the TID for a report. The Chairman with several members visited the Omanthai Detention Centre and interviewed the LTTE suspects last week. Commission Secretary S. B. Atugoda told the Daily News on October 15 that they received a number of complaints from the public in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and certain areas in the Eastern Province. He said a large number of complaints were over land disputes and there were some complaints over detainees and missing persons. Atugoda said the Commission is in the process of classifying these complaints and a list of LTTE suspects detained by the security authorities has been sent to the TID for a report. Atugoda added that the TID officials were also brought before the Commission and the Commission has no mandate to inquire into each and every case but it would refer these complaints to the authorities for action.
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October - 15 
With India insisting that it was time for Sri Lanka to act decisively to "win over" ethnic minority, President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 15 assured Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that he would hold dialogue with a "broader spectrum" of stakeho
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With India insisting that it was time for Sri Lanka to act decisively to "win over" ethnic minority, President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 15 assured Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that he would hold dialogue with a "broader spectrum" of stakeholders to address the Tamil issue, reports Times of India. The Sri Lankan leader told the PM that the country [Sri Lanka] was able to resettle over 2.5 lakh displaced civilians to their towns and villages in just 15 months after the end of the war and only 20,000 people are still lodged in camps. "… We indicated that... we want to talk to a broader spectrum of stakeholders as possible. That is the only way to do this, to get their ideas and to build a consensus," Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris told reporters. Asked about the devolution of powers, Peiris said Sri Lanka was committed to implement the 13th amendment except one aspect of it and will continue to hold dialogue with all stakeholders.
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October - 16 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by the Army at Mankote in Poonch District.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by the Army at Mankote in Poonch District.
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October - 16 
Daily Excelsior reports that Army and Police shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Kagora village near Andrachi in Rajouri District, bordering Shopian in Pir Panjal range on October 16. One of militants was identified as Abu Hamza, a Pakis
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Daily Excelsior reports that Army and Police shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Kagora village near Andrachi in Rajouri District, bordering Shopian in Pir Panjal range on October 16. One of militants was identified as Abu Hamza, a Pakistani while the other was believed to be Shamas, a local of Rajouri. However, identity of both the militants was yet to be confirmed. Recoveries made from the site of encounter so far included two AK-56 rifles, three magazines with each rifle, a large quantity of ammunition, radio set, two mobile phones and explosive material. Sources said the slain militants were heading towards Rajouri on the directions of a top ‘commander’ of the outfit, code named Atiq, operating in Kashmir.
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October - 16 
Despite a probe by its defence authorities, Sri Lanka has found no evidence to suggest that its territory is being used by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to train terrorists, Times of India (TOI) reports. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris, who is o
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Despite a probe by its defence authorities, Sri Lanka has found no evidence to suggest that its territory is being used by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to train terrorists, Times of India (TOI) reports. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris, who is on a four-day visit to India, on October 16 said that there is no merit in such claims. "The matter was brought to our notice. It was examined by our defence authorities but we have not found anything to establish it," Peiris told TOI, adding, that the two countries were involved in an intelligence sharing mechanism to prevent any such activity. As reported earlier, one of the accused in the Pune (Maharashtra) bakery blast case had said LeT operatives were being trained in Sri Lanka. Though the training was said to have taken place in an area close to Colombo, Sri Lankan authorities denied this citing heavy presence of Security Force personnel in the area.
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October - 16 
Four Army troopers were also injured in the earlier reported encounter in the Kagora village near Andrachi in Rajouri District, bordering Shopian in Pir Panjal range, on October 16, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Four Army troopers were also injured in the earlier reported encounter in the Kagora village near Andrachi in Rajouri District, bordering Shopian in Pir Panjal range, on October 16, according to Daily Excelsior.
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October - 16 
The Vice Chairperson of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Kh Pambei, issued a press statement on October 16 confirming the news of the arrest of UNLF Chairman R. K. Meghen in Bangladesh, reports Sangai Express. According to the statement,
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The Vice Chairperson of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Kh Pambei, issued a press statement on October 16 confirming the news of the arrest of UNLF Chairman R. K. Meghen in Bangladesh, reports Sangai Express. According to the statement, Meghen was travelling in his own vehicle (Dhaka Metro G-17-0716) in Lalmatia area of Dhaka under Mohammadpur Police Station at about 12.30pm (BST) of September 29 when he was arrested.
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October - 16 
On October 16, PM Yusuf Raza Gilani said that the battle of fighting extremism and terrorism cannot be won comprehensively without forming global alliances and partnerships for the eradication of poverty, reports Daily Times. “The observance of the I
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On October 16, PM Yusuf Raza Gilani said that the battle of fighting extremism and terrorism cannot be won comprehensively without forming global alliances and partnerships for the eradication of poverty, reports Daily Times. “The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17 draws our attention to the phenomenon of poverty with its lasting impact on the poor and highlights their problems and predicaments,” the PM said in a message on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that in the absence of an equitable economic order, the scourges of terrorism and extremism find conducive environment to thrive.
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October - 16 
SFs arrested two unidentified TTP ‘commanders’ from an undisclosed location and shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation.
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SFs arrested two unidentified TTP ‘commanders’ from an undisclosed location and shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation.
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October - 16 
Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants blew up a Government school in the Badhaber area of Peshawar, in the night of October 16, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported in the attack. Badhaber Police officer Mukamil Shah said
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Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants blew up a Government school in the Badhaber area of Peshawar, in the night of October 16, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported in the attack. Badhaber Police officer Mukamil Shah said a bomb disposal squad defused another six-kilogram bomb, which had failed to explode.
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October - 16 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq on October 16 contradicted news reports about Qari Hussain’s death in a drone strike and described it as part of a campaign to demoralise the TTP, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters from an
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq on October 16 contradicted news reports about Qari Hussain’s death in a drone strike and described it as part of a campaign to demoralise the TTP, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters from an undisclosed location, the TTP spokesman Azam Tariq called the death of Qari Hussain, an alleged mastermind of suicide bombers, a drama, saying Hussain was alive and healthy and would soon talk to the media. Qari Hussain Mehsud is reported to have been killed in an October 4 drone attack in the Mir Ali town of North Waziristan.
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October - 16 
Two militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter, identified as Rahim Shah and Qamar Ali, were killed and another was arrested after a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Asharay village under Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat Dis
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Two militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter, identified as Rahim Shah and Qamar Ali, were killed and another was arrested after a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Asharay village under Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 16, reports Daily Times. A cache of arms had also been recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 17 
A self-styled ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), an Army trooper and a civilian were killed in three separate anti-militancy operations of the Army in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior. Troops launched a search and cord
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A self-styled ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), an Army trooper and a civilian were killed in three separate anti-militancy operations of the Army in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior. Troops launched a search and cordon operation in the Barzulla village of Bandipora District late in night of October 17 following information about presence of militants in the area. In the following encounter, one of the militants was killed while another took refuge in a nearby mosque in an injured condition. The slain militant was identified as LeT ‘divisional commander’ Abu Dawood, the sources said, adding efforts were made to take out the injured militant without encroaching on the sanctity of the place of worship. Meanwhile, the militant lobbed several hand grenades towards Security Forces (SFs) to prevent them from making any movement forward, the sources said.
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October - 17 
According to Indian Express, in a bid to stage a comeback in Andhra Pradesh, especially in North Telangana, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have chalked out a plan to ignite the anti-Polavaram dam sentiments and the unrest over Telan
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According to Indian Express, in a bid to stage a comeback in Andhra Pradesh, especially in North Telangana, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have chalked out a plan to ignite the anti-Polavaram dam sentiments and the unrest over Telangana, which was revealed from the diaries, letters and literature recovered from two Maoist camps in Khammam District. This is the first time that conclusive proof has been found about the Maoists’ strategy in Andhra Pradesh. “The documents we recovered from two Maoist camps in Khammam District during anti-Maoist operations in the last one week [Ashwaraopet mandal (administrative unit), October 5 and Gollamadugu village in Velerpadu mandal, October 7] indicate that a high-level meeting of North Telangana Special Zonal Committee and CPI-Maoist leaders was held in Bijapur in the last week of August. One specific resolution was passed in this meeting: that they should intensify efforts to ‘re-establish their existence’ and ‘dominate’ in Khammam, Warangal and Karimnagar, and start an anti-Polavaram dam movement. This meeting was attended by dalam (squad) commanders of the three Districts besides leaders of Dandakaranya and Andhra-Orissa border,” said an official involved in anti-Maoist operations in Khammam.
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October - 17 
IBN Live reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS)-Narayanpatna ploughed land, which they had forcibly taken over from non-tribals about a year ago, for the third consecutive day on October
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IBN Live reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS)-Narayanpatna ploughed land, which they had forcibly taken over from non-tribals about a year ago, for the third consecutive day on October 17 at Narayanpatna area in the Koraput District. A large number of activists belonging to CMAS ploughed hundreds of acres of land, which was lying unused, on the outskirts of Narayanpatna and planted red flags, local people at Narayanpatna said. Superintendent of Police (Koraput) Anup Kumar Sahoo said the situation was normal now and the Police had been kept on high alert.
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October - 17 
Imphal West District Police arrested a cadre of the MI-Khan faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as ‘Finance Secretary’ Mohmmed Anis Khan alias Anisu Rahman alias Nahangou (22), from near the gate of Imphal Hotel on October
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Imphal West District Police arrested a cadre of the MI-Khan faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as ‘Finance Secretary’ Mohmmed Anis Khan alias Anisu Rahman alias Nahangou (22), from near the gate of Imphal Hotel on October 17.
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October - 17 
Karanbir was arrested on October 17. An AK-47, an AK-56 assault rifle, two hand grenades, 5.4 kilograms of RDX, six magazines, 276 rounds of ammunition, two detonators, a timer device and a remote control were recovered from him.
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Karanbir was arrested on October 17. An AK-47, an AK-56 assault rifle, two hand grenades, 5.4 kilograms of RDX, six magazines, 276 rounds of ammunition, two detonators, a timer device and a remote control were recovered from him.
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October - 17 
Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) threatened of blockade along National Highway (NH)-39 at Karbi Anglong, if its leader Augustine Kramsa, who was allegedly abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NS
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Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) threatened of blockade along National Highway (NH)-39 at Karbi Anglong, if its leader Augustine Kramsa, who was allegedly abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), was not released “unharmed and unconditionally” at the earliest, reports Nagaland post. Addressing a press meet on October 17, KLNLF ‘publicity secretary’ R. Tera disclosed that the outfit’s leader Augustine Kramsa alias Arnold Ronghang was abducted from his Purana Bazar Dimapur residence by 15 to16 NSCN-IM cadres on October 16 at around 11 AM.
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October - 17 
Maoists killed a youth identified as Puna Khadia (18), a resident of Chhapartoli under Murkunda panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Gumla District and threw his body on the road at Bartoli village under Gumla Police Station
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Maoists killed a youth identified as Puna Khadia (18), a resident of Chhapartoli under Murkunda panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Gumla District and threw his body on the road at Bartoli village under Gumla Police Station on October 17, reports Times of India. Maoist ‘area commander’ Jogi Bhagat claimed responsibility for Puna's killing. He alleged Puna was killed as he was the ‘right hand’ man of Patrick Toppo who heads the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) gang engaged in extortion and road robbery activities in the area.
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October - 17 
Maoists stormed into a mine that is owned by public sector National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) in Bailadila hills in the night of October 17, and assaulted at least four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the s
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Maoists stormed into a mine that is owned by public sector National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) in Bailadila hills in the night of October 17, and assaulted at least four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the site. The four CISF personnel were briefly held hostage by the Maoists before being released, Police said. The Maoists also took away hand grenades of the CISF personnel, added the Police.
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October - 17 
Police arrested a suspected HM militant, identified as Mohammad Rafiq, and foiled his plot to get two contractors killed dubbing them as militants at village Shikari in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Sources said Rafiq during questioning has admi
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Police arrested a suspected HM militant, identified as Mohammad Rafiq, and foiled his plot to get two contractors killed dubbing them as militants at village Shikari in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Sources said Rafiq during questioning has admitted that he tried to trap the contractors and get them killed by Police due to his personal enmity with them.
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October - 17 
Police continued searches for three HM militants, identified as Basharat, Rashid and Shaffi, in upper reaches of Mahore, bordering Kulgam District. Though all of them had escaped to Kulgam few days back following pressure maintained on them by the SF
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Police continued searches for three HM militants, identified as Basharat, Rashid and Shaffi, in upper reaches of Mahore, bordering Kulgam District. Though all of them had escaped to Kulgam few days back following pressure maintained on them by the SFs, there were reports that they were trying to come back to Mahore again to revive network of HM.
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October - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives hidden by Maoist from the forests in two different locations under Bundu Police Station of Ranchi District on October 17. Acting on tip-off that explosives being hidden in the forests of Pach
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives hidden by Maoist from the forests in two different locations under Bundu Police Station of Ranchi District on October 17. Acting on tip-off that explosives being hidden in the forests of Pachakam and Churki forests, two companies of SFs launched massive search operations and recovered 257 high explosive gelatine bars, more then 100 pieces of detonators, 50 meter fuse wire, two 9mm pistols, a locally-made pistol, three claymore mines and Maoist uniforms and bags. "The explosives were hidden by Maoists to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to for use against security forces," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar Singh terming the recovery as a "major achievement".
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October - 17 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former cadre of the outfit, identified as Raj Kumar Sao, at Phulwar village under Dandai Police Station in Garhwa District in the night of October 17. A note left by the Maoists
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former cadre of the outfit, identified as Raj Kumar Sao, at Phulwar village under Dandai Police Station in Garhwa District in the night of October 17. A note left by the Maoists accused Sao of informing the Police about their movements. Sao had severed links with the Maoists some time back.
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October - 17 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather and Showkat Ahmad Mir, were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One pistol, one pistol magazine, five rounds and two hand grenades w
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather and Showkat Ahmad Mir, were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One pistol, one pistol magazine, five rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession. An unnamed senior Police official said the duo were also found involved in the recent spell of violent protests in the Pattan area. "They were instigating the youth to confront the security forces and with their arrest, we are hopeful that the situation in Pattan and adjoining areas will improve," the officer said.
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October - 17 
Two of the three wives of Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley forewarned the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), the US media reported, according to The Hindu. Headley's
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Two of the three wives of Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley forewarned the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), the US media reported, according to The Hindu. Headley's American wife had given the FBI in New York a tip-off on his Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) links in 2005, while his Moroccan wife, Faiza Outalha, had told authorities in the US embassy in Islamabad, less than a year before the Mumbai attacks, that Headley was plotting a terror strike. Faiza Outalha, claims she even showed the US embassy officials in Islamabad a photo of Headley and herself in the Taj Mahal Hotel, where they stayed twice in April and May 2007. “Hotel records confirm their stay,” the New York Times (NYT) reported. Outalha said that in two meetings with officials at the US embassy in Islamabad, she told them that her husband had many friends who were known to be LeT members. “Despite those warnings by two of his three wives, Headley roamed far and wide on Lashkar'sbehalf between 2002 and 2009, receiving training in small-calibre weapons and counter surveillance, scouting targets for attacks, and building a network of connections that extended from Chicago to Pakistan's lawless north-western frontier,” NYT said. Meanwhile, Mike Hammer, spokesman of the National Security Council, White House, told PTI, “Had we known about the timing and other specifics related to the Mumbai attacks, we would have immediately shared those details with India.” He said the US “regularly provided threat information” to Indian officials in 2008 before the attacks in Mumbai, adding, “It is our Government's solemn responsibility to notify other nations of possible terrorist activity on their soil.” He made the remarks when asked about an investigative report on the Mumbai attacks published by Pro Publica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
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October - 17 
Two top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in the encounter. The Army and Police called off the operation at Pir Panjal range on October 17.
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Two top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in the encounter. The Army and Police called off the operation at Pir Panjal range on October 17.
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October - 17 
A boy, identified as Ishaq, was injured when he stepped on a landmine in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. Ishaq was working along with his father in the fields when he stepped on a landmine.
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A boy, identified as Ishaq, was injured when he stepped on a landmine in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. Ishaq was working along with his father in the fields when he stepped on a landmine.
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October - 17 
Authorities set ablaze the houses of five persons for their alleged links with militants in the Mandal area. They were accused of providing shelter to militants.
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Authorities set ablaze the houses of five persons for their alleged links with militants in the Mandal area. They were accused of providing shelter to militants.
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October - 17 
Militants shot dead a peace committee chief, Mumtaz Mithakhel, in the Doaba Bazaar of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 17, reports Dawn.
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Militants shot dead a peace committee chief, Mumtaz Mithakhel, in the Doaba Bazaar of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 17, reports Dawn.
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October - 17 
Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Yusuf Raza Gilani on October 17 said that Kashmir issue is part of the national agenda of the country which "can never forget it", reports Times of India. "Kashmir is part of our national agenda and we can never forget it
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Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Yusuf Raza Gilani on October 17 said that Kashmir issue is part of the national agenda of the country which "can never forget it", reports Times of India. "Kashmir is part of our national agenda and we can never forget it. The Kashmiri people live in our hearts. We inherited this love from our late leader Bhutto (President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto)", Gilani said in an address to the nation that focussed largely on domestic political issues. Yusuf Raza Gilani also claimed that the world community has started recognising Kashmir as a disputed territory due to the efforts by his Government.
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October - 17 
Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants left the decapitated heads of two unidentified persons in Saiful Darra Bazaar of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 17, reports Dawn. The victims had been slaug
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Suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants left the decapitated heads of two unidentified persons in Saiful Darra Bazaar of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 17, reports Dawn. The victims had been slaughtered at some undisclosed place before their heads were displayed in the bazaar. Local residents said a letter attached to the heads warned that persons, who form lashkars (tribal militia) against TTP, would meet the same fate. A lashkar of Meshti tribe had taken action against TTP militants operating in the area a couple of days ago.
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October - 17 
Police arrested a ‘regional commander’ of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Monirul Islam Moni (30) in Bazar station area of Bazar District on October 17 on charges of killing four Policemen at Randhunibari Police camp and looting arms and ammunitio
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Police arrested a ‘regional commander’ of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Monirul Islam Moni (30) in Bazar station area of Bazar District on October 17 on charges of killing four Policemen at Randhunibari Police camp and looting arms and ammunition from there in 2004. He was wanted in 17 criminal cases filed with different police stations in the District.
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October - 17 
The Police arrested a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Selim Reza, at Rajshahi University (RU) campus on October 17 in connection with February 9 violence, reports Daily Star. Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists caught Se
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The Police arrested a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Selim Reza, at Rajshahi University (RU) campus on October 17 in connection with February 9 violence, reports Daily Star. Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists caught Selim in front of one of the halls of the University and handed him over to the Police.
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October - 18 
A Chinese made hand grenade suspected to have been left behind by unidentified armed persons was found near the front door of the house of one Wairokpam Guneshore at Singjamei Chingamakha Maisnam Leikai at around 2.30 pm on October 18.
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A Chinese made hand grenade suspected to have been left behind by unidentified armed persons was found near the front door of the house of one Wairokpam Guneshore at Singjamei Chingamakha Maisnam Leikai at around 2.30 pm on October 18.
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October - 18 
A team of the Thoubal District Police arrested a cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Moirangthem Jiten Singh (33) at Tangjeng on NH 39 on October 18, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A team of the Thoubal District Police arrested a cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Moirangthem Jiten Singh (33) at Tangjeng on NH 39 on October 18, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 18 
A tip-off, the Police conducted a search operation near the Chenpur area and arrested Girivar Chaudhary, an ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) and his associate Vijay Chaudhary alias Rajender from Palamau after a fierce exchange o
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A tip-off, the Police conducted a search operation near the Chenpur area and arrested Girivar Chaudhary, an ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) and his associate Vijay Chaudhary alias Rajender from Palamau after a fierce exchange of fire on October 18, reports The Hindu. However, there was no report of any casualty. Eight regular guns, two pistols, 30 bullets and heavy explosive material were recovered from the encounter site. The two were once associated with the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC).
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October - 18 
Addressing 118th anniversary of Manipur police raising day at 1st Manipur Rifles ground, Governor Gurbachan Jagat said, “Militants organisations who are ready for peace talks are most welcome, gun never brings solution and never will”, reports Imphal
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Addressing 118th anniversary of Manipur police raising day at 1st Manipur Rifles ground, Governor Gurbachan Jagat said, “Militants organisations who are ready for peace talks are most welcome, gun never brings solution and never will”, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 18 
An alleged Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Karanbir Singh escaped from Police custody under the pretext of going to the toilet, reported The Hindu. The incident occurred in Hoshiarpur District on October 18, when Police personnel and offi
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An alleged Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Karanbir Singh escaped from Police custody under the pretext of going to the toilet, reported The Hindu. The incident occurred in Hoshiarpur District on October 18, when Police personnel and officers were interrogating Karanbir, who was booked for the murder of the head of a religious sect in June 2010. He escaped through a window. A reward of INR 5 lakh has been announced.
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October - 18 
An ambush was laid in the Yamrad forests of Handwara area in Kupwara District after troops received a tip off about militants passing through the area. A brief exchange of firing took place between the militants and the Army but the militants managed
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An ambush was laid in the Yamrad forests of Handwara area in Kupwara District after troops received a tip off about militants passing through the area. A brief exchange of firing took place between the militants and the Army but the militants managed to escape from the incident site. In the exchange of firing, a civilian identified as Mohammad Mukhtar Sheikh was killed.
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October - 18 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants just outside the Police Control Room (PCR) complex in Srinagar was destroyed by the SFs. The IED was recovered half an hour before scheduled start of a security meeting in the PCR.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants just outside the Police Control Room (PCR) complex in Srinagar was destroyed by the SFs. The IED was recovered half an hour before scheduled start of a security meeting in the PCR.
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October - 18 
An United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Raju Das alias Rajen Boro, was arrested by Guwahati City Police from the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), reports Sentinel. He was undergoing treatment in the GMCH after sustaining bulle
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An United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Raju Das alias Rajen Boro, was arrested by Guwahati City Police from the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), reports Sentinel. He was undergoing treatment in the GMCH after sustaining bullet injuries. He had joined the outfit in 2006, say the Police sources.
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October - 18 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a road at Sikhapalli near a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Malkangiri District on October 18. However, no one was injured as there was no movement near the
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a road at Sikhapalli near a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Malkangiri District on October 18. However, no one was injured as there was no movement near the site when the landmine exploded about 250 metres from the temporary BSF camp.
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October - 18 
Delhi could escape a major terror attack in 2009 when one of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) terrorists from Rawalpindi in Pakistan, who tried to come in through the legal channel, was denied an Indian visa, Times of India reported on October 19. The te
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Delhi could escape a major terror attack in 2009 when one of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) terrorists from Rawalpindi in Pakistan, who tried to come in through the legal channel, was denied an Indian visa, Times of India reported on October 19. The terrorist was supposed to be in Delhi to carry out an attack on the National Defence College (NDC) at Tees January Marg -- a target recommended by Pakistani-American LeT operative David Coleman Headley to his bosses on the basis that a strike on the institution would have killed more Indian Army officers than those who died in all Indo-Pak wars put together. The NIA interrogation report quoted Headley as saying about the LeT's Delhi mission, "Abdur Rehman (Lashkar operative) told me that a man from Rawalpindi was ready to carry out the attack (in Delhi) but he had trouble to get visa for India." Referring to Rehman, Headley explained that the Rawalpindi man's visa application was turned down because "he had a long beard". "Abdur Rehman told him to shave his beard and he had reapplied for visa," the report said quoting Headley. During his interrogation, Headley, also disclosed Rehman's network in Nepal, which was activated to help the Rawalpindi man once he would reach Delhi for his mission. It appears from the interrogation report that the LeT operatives were more interested in attacking the NDC than other targets in Delhi. "I gave him (Abdur Rehman) the reconnaissance videos and we discussed each and every target in detail. I told Rehman that we could kill more Indian military officers in an attack on NDC than had been killed in all the wars between India and Pakistan," Headley told his interrogators, adding Rehman seemed to be more interested in attacking NDC. That Delhi was perilously close to being attacked by the LeT, figures in the disclosures Headley made to the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) interrogators, who questioned him in Chicago in June 2010. In his statement to the NIA, Headley essentially repeated what he had earlier told the US's Federal Bureau of Investigation. As reported earlier, Headley had recceed several targets in Delhi -- the Sena Bhawan, Raksha Bhawan, Vice-President's residence, Israeli embassy and Chabad House in Paharganj area.
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October - 18 
Dozens of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction work on national highway 221 in Dantewada District on October 18. "Maoists stopped the road construction work near Kokanara ar
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Dozens of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction work on national highway 221 in Dantewada District on October 18. "Maoists stopped the road construction work near Kokanara area and set ablaze the two tippers and a few other vehicles. The road construction work has been halted now," officials in Raipur Police headquarters.
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October - 18 
Maoists put up a large number of posters and banners in Govindpalli in the same District, threatening the local youths to refrain from joining the Police Force as Special Police Officers (SPOs). The existing village guards and SPOs were asked to quit
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Maoists put up a large number of posters and banners in Govindpalli in the same District, threatening the local youths to refrain from joining the Police Force as Special Police Officers (SPOs). The existing village guards and SPOs were asked to quit their jobs, sources said.
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October - 18 
On October 18, the SFs laid an ambush near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District following intelligence inputs that a group of militants would be trying to infiltrate into the Valley from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). In th
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On October 18, the SFs laid an ambush near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District following intelligence inputs that a group of militants would be trying to infiltrate into the Valley from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). In the initial exchange of firing, one Army trooper identified as Kartar Singh was injured. The trooper later succumbed to injuries. However, the Army troops ensured that the militants do not sneak in, forcing the militants to beat a retreat into the PoK territory. Search operations are continuing in the area, the sources said.
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October - 18 
Police arrested Subhas Mudi (30), a member of Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato's squad from Bachhurdoba in West Midnapore District on October 18. Mudi had seven murder cases pending against his name. "He led the team that killed Shrikanta, a clerical e
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Police arrested Subhas Mudi (30), a member of Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato's squad from Bachhurdoba in West Midnapore District on October 18. Mudi had seven murder cases pending against his name. "He led the team that killed Shrikanta, a clerical employee at Jhargram's Sebayatan Balika Vidyalaya. He used to organize movements and rallies in Jhargram for the People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA)," said Pravin Tripathy, Jhargram Superintendent of Police. PCPA leader Joydeb Mahato, however, denied Mudi's link with the Maoists. "He is a member of PCPA and Police are trying to brand him as a Maoist,' said Mahato.
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October - 18 
Restrictions on the running of passenger trains at night in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal would continue till the State Government provided proper security, Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said
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Restrictions on the running of passenger trains at night in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal would continue till the State Government provided proper security, Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said on October 18. "Lives of passengers were more precious than running of trains. Unless the State Government provides Security, trains will not run at night in the Maoist-hit areas," she told reporters in Kolkata. Banerjee said that Security has to be provided by the State Government. The Railways had decided to halt running of passenger trains at night in certain sections following the Jnaneswari Express derailment on May 28, 2010 which was suspected to be an act of sabotage by the Maoists.
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October - 18 
Sangai Express on October 19 reports that a press release issued by ‘publicity officer’ Washington Meitei of Lamyanba Khuman group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) said that the outfit would not remain silent if
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Sangai Express on October 19 reports that a press release issued by ‘publicity officer’ Washington Meitei of Lamyanba Khuman group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) said that the outfit would not remain silent if Public Works Department (PWD) staffs commit the ‘blunder’ of openly challenging the outfit. It also asked all concerned staff of PWD to contact the outfit. Declaring that all Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) works have been ‘banned’, the outfit asked concerned officials not to prepare and sign bills.
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October - 18 
The legal cell ‘chief’ of the Black Widow (BW), Maurong Dimasa (35), was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants in a Dimasa-dominated village under Haflong Police Station in North Cachar Hill District on October 18, reports Telegraph. Dimasa
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The legal cell ‘chief’ of the Black Widow (BW), Maurong Dimasa (35), was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants in a Dimasa-dominated village under Haflong Police Station in North Cachar Hill District on October 18, reports Telegraph. Dimasa and two of his colleagues were attacked by unidentified assailants at Topodisa, 3 kilometres from Haflong town. The assailants managed to escape.
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October - 18 
The Maharashtra Government opened arguments in the Bombay High Court on October 18 on confirmation of death sentence to Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also k
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The Maharashtra Government opened arguments in the Bombay High Court on October 18 on confirmation of death sentence to Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11), reports PTI. The arguments began in court 49 before Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice R V More through video conference to enable Kasab hear the proceedings from the Central Jail where he is imprisoned in the high security bomb and bullet proof cell. On May 6, 2010, the trial court had awarded death sentence to Kasab. In accordance with law, death penalty was referred to the High Court for confirmation.
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October - 18 
The pro-Pakistan Muslim League, a constituent of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), Chief Masrat Alam, seen as the spearhead of street protests and stone-pelting in Kashmir Valley for the past four months, was arrested in Srinagar in
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The pro-Pakistan Muslim League, a constituent of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), Chief Masrat Alam, seen as the spearhead of street protests and stone-pelting in Kashmir Valley for the past four months, was arrested in Srinagar in the night of October 18, PTI reports. Underground since June 2010, Alam, was arrested in Tailbal locality on the outskirts of the city. Alam would be booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), official sources said. Sources said he carried a reward of INR 5 lakh on his head, adds The Hindu. He was seen as the one who chalked out 10-day protest calendars signed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, APHC-G Chairman. Alam has been jailed for more than 10 years on charges, mostly of waging war against the State and “acting against national interest.” It was in the 2008 uprising against transfer of land to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board that he devised the Ragda, a dance in which people formed circles, stood shoulder-to shoulder, and stomped their feet shouting anti-India slogans. In 2010, Alam coined the “Go India, Go Back” slogan.
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October - 18 
The SFs on October 17 rescued two Kashmiri youths, identified as Mohammad Altaf and Imtiyaz Ahmed, from Mahore in Reasi District when they were being taken for arms training by a HM militants. The rescued youth were handed over to their family member
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The SFs on October 17 rescued two Kashmiri youths, identified as Mohammad Altaf and Imtiyaz Ahmed, from Mahore in Reasi District when they were being taken for arms training by a HM militants. The rescued youth were handed over to their family members by the SF personnel on October 18. Official sources said the youth had been lured into militancy by the HM in Kulgam District, bordering upper reaches of Mahore. Sources said both HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) networks were running short of cadre in almost the entire State.
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October - 18 
Troops destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at village Bhor Dhar near Ahma in the Banihal area of Ramban District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one pistol, one radio set, one bag and one mobile charger.
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Troops destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at village Bhor Dhar near Ahma in the Banihal area of Ramban District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one pistol, one radio set, one bag and one mobile charger.
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October - 18 
Troops of the 23 Assam Rifles arrested another UNLF cadre identified as one Nongtongbom alias Pungpham (22), from Ishikha village in the District.
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Troops of the 23 Assam Rifles arrested another UNLF cadre identified as one Nongtongbom alias Pungpham (22), from Ishikha village in the District.
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October - 18 
Two TPC cadres were arrested on from Jameri village under Keredari Police Station area of Hazaribagh District, reports Sify.com. One of them was identified as ‘sub zonal commander’ Irfan Mia. Police recovered one rifle and live cartridges from them.
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Two TPC cadres were arrested on from Jameri village under Keredari Police Station area of Hazaribagh District, reports Sify.com. One of them was identified as ‘sub zonal commander’ Irfan Mia. Police recovered one rifle and live cartridges from them.
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October - 18 
Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on October 18 reserved its verdict till October 28 in an explosive substance and illicit weapons case against three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, Abdul Baqi alias Talha, Mohammad Ismail and Yousuf Chandio.
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Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on October 18 reserved its verdict till October 28 in an explosive substance and illicit weapons case against three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, Abdul Baqi alias Talha, Mohammad Ismail and Yousuf Chandio.
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October - 18 
In Mangochar area of Kalat District in Balochistan, some unidentified armed militants on a motorbike opened fire on a NATO tanker, setting it ablaze. No casualty had been reported in these two attacks.
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In Mangochar area of Kalat District in Balochistan, some unidentified armed militants on a motorbike opened fire on a NATO tanker, setting it ablaze. No casualty had been reported in these two attacks.
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October - 18 
Pakistan ambassador to United States (US), Hussain Haqqani, said that the US has been successful in arresting key Taliban leaders due to the help Pakistan extended to its intelligence agencies and forces, reports The News. In an interview with a US t
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Pakistan ambassador to United States (US), Hussain Haqqani, said that the US has been successful in arresting key Taliban leaders due to the help Pakistan extended to its intelligence agencies and forces, reports The News. In an interview with a US television channel, Haqqani said: “Pakistan’s help led to arrests of major Taliban leaders wanted in war on terrorism,” adding, “US should share intelligence with Pakistan Government if she has intelligence about Osama’s whereabouts in Pakistan”.
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October - 18 
Pakistani authorities categorically rejected the report. “I categorically deny the report about the presence of Osama bin Laden or Ayman Al Zawahiri or even Mullah Omar in Pakistan,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik said. “Bin Laden... and all other te
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Pakistani authorities categorically rejected the report. “I categorically deny the report about the presence of Osama bin Laden or Ayman Al Zawahiri or even Mullah Omar in Pakistan,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik said. “Bin Laden... and all other terrorists are anti-Islam and anti-Pakistan and hired assassins. If we have any information we will take action against them,” he said. An unnamed foreign ministry official, talking to AFP, dismissed the CNN report as “baseless” that has been “put out to malign Pakistan”.
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October - 18 
Police arrested 12 suspects, including Afghans, and seized 21 vehicles, including 10 motorcycles, in a search operation in Sihala and Koral areas of Islamabad, the national capital. The Police search operation focused on residential areas around the
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Police arrested 12 suspects, including Afghans, and seized 21 vehicles, including 10 motorcycles, in a search operation in Sihala and Koral areas of Islamabad, the national capital. The Police search operation focused on residential areas around the Sihala Police College where a passing out parade of Policemen of upper and advance courses will be held on October 19 (today), which would be attended by the Punjab Chief Minister, senior bureaucrats and diplomats. The suspects, including six Afghans, failed to produce their identification and justify their stay in the capital.
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October - 18 
Police foiled a terror plot by killing a suspected suicide bomber who was driving an explosive-laden pick-up near Jabukhel village in Lakki Marwat District. 14 persons were injured when the vehicle exploded after Police firing. Officials said that po
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Police foiled a terror plot by killing a suspected suicide bomber who was driving an explosive-laden pick-up near Jabukhel village in Lakki Marwat District. 14 persons were injured when the vehicle exploded after Police firing. Officials said that police had erected barriers on roads leading to an adjacent tribal region after receiving information that militants were planning to carry out a suicide attack in the area. A police official said the vehicle was packed with 1200 kilograms of explosive material.
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October - 18 
The al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri may be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan, protected by some members of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Times of India quoting a CNN reported on October 18
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The al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri may be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan, protected by some members of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Times of India quoting a CNN reported on October 18. The two top al Qaeda ‘commanders’ may not be together and are not living in caves as foreseen by American experts to evade detection, the CNN reported quoting a top NATO officer based in Afghanistan. The official said the general region where Osama is likely to have moved around in recent years ranges from the mountainous Chitral area in the far northwest near the Chinese border, to the Kurram Valley which neighbours Afghanistan's Tora Bora, one of the Taliban strongholds during the US invasion in 2001. The official also confirmed the US assessment that Mullah Omar, the leader of the Taliban, has moved between the cities of Quetta and Karachi in Pakistan over the last several months.
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October - 18 
The Barrack Obama administration is putting final touches to a security assistance package worth two billion US dollar spanning five years to help Pakistan fight extremists on its border with Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting CNN reported on October 1
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The Barrack Obama administration is putting final touches to a security assistance package worth two billion US dollar spanning five years to help Pakistan fight extremists on its border with Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting CNN reported on October 19. The aid is expected to be announced later this week when Pakistani officials are in Washington to hold high-level strategic talks, US officials and diplomatic sources told CNN. The package aims to address Pakistan’s insistence it does not have the capability to go after terrorists and needs more support from the US, the sources said. The aid would help the Pakistanis purchase helicopters, weapons systems and equipment to intercept communications. Frank Ruggiero, the US deputy special representative on Pakistan and Afghanistan, said the Pentagon and the Pakistani military had been talking about a framework for security assistance. “We specifically worked with the Pakistanis over the summer to identify what would be the types of military equipment and so on,” Ruggiero told reporters. “That will be a topic of discussion at the strategic dialogue.”
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October - 18 
The Islamabad Police on October 18 said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants had extended financial support to Faisal Shahzad in planning the terrorist attack in New York’s Time Square, reports Dawn. This was stated by Sihala Police in
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The Islamabad Police on October 18 said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants had extended financial support to Faisal Shahzad in planning the terrorist attack in New York’s Time Square, reports Dawn. This was stated by Sihala Police in its investigation report about the arrest of three militants, Hunbal Akhtar and Mohammad Shoaib Mughal of Rawalpindi and Mohammad Shahid Hussain of Islamabad. They said it had been established that the three militants had links with Shahzad in the United States (US). Police arrested them from Islamabad Highway when they were travelling in a car while their two other accomplices, Faisal and Faheem, managed to escape. The accused in their statements before a judicial magistrate confessed that they had provided PKR 43, 000 to Faisal Shahzad for the attacks.
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October - 18 
The United States (US) drone strike killed seven militants in the Dattakhel region of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 18.
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The United States (US) drone strike killed seven militants in the Dattakhel region of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 18.
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October - 18 
Three militants, identified as Fazal Malik of Shor, Mian Syed Ali Shah of Koz Shor and Mian Akhtar Ali Shah of Shagai, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shagai area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 18, reports
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Three militants, identified as Fazal Malik of Shor, Mian Syed Ali Shah of Koz Shor and Mian Akhtar Ali Shah of Shagai, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shagai area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 18, reports Dawn. Sources said that volunteers of a peace committee informed SFs that some militants were infiltrating into Shagai via Peochar, once a stronghold of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. Five hand grenades and four rifles were recovered from the slain militants, who were wanted in various cases of violence.
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October - 18 
Three people, including two minor girls, sustained injuries in a low-intensity blast near Pakistan Muslim League House on Davies Road in Lahore, the Provincial capital of Punjab, on October 18.
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Three people, including two minor girls, sustained injuries in a low-intensity blast near Pakistan Muslim League House on Davies Road in Lahore, the Provincial capital of Punjab, on October 18.
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October - 18 
Two NATO tankers carrying oil for the international forces stationed in Afghanistan were set ablaze in two separate incidents in the Akhtarabad area of Quetta and Mangochar area in Kalat District in Balochistan on October 18, reported Daily Times. A
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Two NATO tankers carrying oil for the international forces stationed in Afghanistan were set ablaze in two separate incidents in the Akhtarabad area of Quetta and Mangochar area in Kalat District in Balochistan on October 18, reported Daily Times. A NATO tanker was travelling from Karachi to Kandahar when unidentified militants on a motorcycle set it ablaze in Akhtarabad in Western Bypass in Quetta.
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October - 18 
Unidentified assailants set ablaze two NATO containers in Dasht Bado area of Kalat District in Balochistan, Daily Times on October 19. Two containers, carrying hardware and goods for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, were heading towards Chaman b
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Unidentified assailants set ablaze two NATO containers in Dasht Bado area of Kalat District in Balochistan, Daily Times on October 19. Two containers, carrying hardware and goods for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, were heading towards Chaman border from Karachi when armed militants riding a motorbike opened fire on them. They took the driver and cleaners hostage at gunpoint and set both the containers ablaze. The assailants then escaped from the scene.
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October - 18 
Unidentified militants set ablaze the house of a tribal elder, Sher Mir, in Tora Warai area of Hangu along the border of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). After an encounter with the local lashkar (tribal militia), who arr
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Unidentified militants set ablaze the house of a tribal elder, Sher Mir, in Tora Warai area of Hangu along the border of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). After an encounter with the local lashkar (tribal militia), who arrived on the incident site to help, one militant was reportedly killed but his body was taken away by his colleagues.
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October - 18 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nemwang said amendment to the constitution and the CA Regulations might be necessary to elect the new Prime Minister (PM) as the current election process has not produced results despite a dozen rounds of voti
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nemwang said amendment to the constitution and the CA Regulations might be necessary to elect the new Prime Minister (PM) as the current election process has not produced results despite a dozen rounds of voting in the legislature Parliament. Nemwang mentioned this during his meeting with President Ram Baran Yadav at the latter's office, Shital Niwas, on October 15. The meeting dwelled mainly on the successive failure of the PM election and ways to end the stalemate.
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October - 18 
UCPN-M Standing Committee member Dev Gurung said that the caretaker Government does not have the right to bring in the full budget under any circumstances, warning that if it does so then that will be construed as a violation of the Comprehensive Pea
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UCPN-M Standing Committee member Dev Gurung said that the caretaker Government does not have the right to bring in the full budget under any circumstances, warning that if it does so then that will be construed as a violation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Speaking at an interaction in Kathmandu on October 18, Gurung also said that if the current Government brings in the budget then such a move will be against the "interim constitution".
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October - 18 
Separately, Abdul Malek alias Golam Mohammad, an operative of the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was arrested on October 18, confessed his involvement with the grenade attacks on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Av
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Separately, Abdul Malek alias Golam Mohammad, an operative of the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was arrested on October 18, confessed his involvement with the grenade attacks on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Avenue on August 21, 2004. Metropolitan Magistrate AKM Emdadul Haque recorded the statement of Golam and sent him to jail.
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October - 18 
The acting Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ATM Azharul Islam on October 18 admitted that war crimes were committed in the country during the 1971 liberation war, reports Daily Star. “Crimes are obvious if a war takes place, why should ther
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The acting Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ATM Azharul Islam on October 18 admitted that war crimes were committed in the country during the 1971 liberation war, reports Daily Star. “Crimes are obvious if a war takes place, why should there be a question of admitting or rejecting it,” the JeI leader told journalists at a press conference at the party's central office in Dhaka. “Sheikh Mujibur Rahman identified the war criminals and declared an amnesty for them. It is also a crime to reprieve those who have killed 30 lakh people and harassed two lakh women,” he added. He, however, did not elaborate about who were responsible for the war crimes.
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October - 18 
The Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abdul Malek alias Golam was put on a four day fresh remand on October 18 for his involvement in supplying grenades for the attack on an Awami League rally on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. The C
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The Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abdul Malek alias Golam was put on a four day fresh remand on October 18 for his involvement in supplying grenades for the attack on an Awami League rally on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is set to interrogate him. Golam was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion on October 5 from the airport railway station area in Dhaka. He was taken on a three-day remand and then sent to jail through a Court.
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October - 18 
A federal jury in Baltimore has convicted a Singapore national of conspiring to provide weapons to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operating in Sri Lanka, the US Justice Department said on October 18, reports Daily News. Balraj Naidu (48)
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A federal jury in Baltimore has convicted a Singapore national of conspiring to provide weapons to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operating in Sri Lanka, the US Justice Department said on October 18, reports Daily News. Balraj Naidu (48) was charged in a conspiracy to provide material support to the LTTE designated in 1997 by the US Department of State as a foreign terrorist organization. According to evidence presented at his trial, Naidu and four co-conspirators arranged to buy some 28 tons of US-made weapons and ammunition from an undercover business in Maryland. The LTTE representatives made a $250,000 down-payment on the $900,000 weapons deal with the bogus company in the summer of 2006, the Justice Department said. Naidu’s partners were arrested in September 2006, after inspecting the weapons that had been delivered to Guam and making another payment of $450,000 to the undercover business, the Justice Department said. Naidu was arrested after a further investigation, it said. US officials said the group also had tried to buy weapons from China, Thailand, North Korea, the Philippines and Indonesia for the LTTE to be used against Sri Lankan government forces. Naidu faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The co-conspirators, Thirunavukarasu Varatharasa, 40, of Sri Lanka; Haji Subandi, 73, and retired Indonesian Marine Corps General Erick Wotulo, 62, both Indonesians; and Haniffa Bin Osman, 59, of Singapore, all pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 57 months, 37 months, 30 months and 37 months in prison, respectively. The US designation as a foreign terrorist organization barred the group from legally raising money or buying operational equipment in the US.
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October - 19 
A suspected guide of the militants has managed to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) breaching the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward area of Kalsan in the Kirni sector of Poonch District in the night of October 19, reports Daily Excelsi
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A suspected guide of the militants has managed to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) breaching the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward area of Kalsan in the Kirni sector of Poonch District in the night of October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. His five family members were already in PoK. Reports said Abdul Rashid, a resident of Kirni, who was working in a Madarsa in Kirni and collecting funds from the villages, crossed over to PoK from Kalsan village of Kirni. Ex-filtration by Rashid, who was reportedly working as a guide for the militants, was detected by security agencies in the morning of October 20. Subsequent investigations by Police have also revealed that he had managed to cross the LoC over to PoK. Rashid’s wife along with four children, including two sons and two daughters, had already crossed over to PoK in 2006 from Kirni and was staying in PoK, reportedly in camp run by the militants. His wife was used to make calls to her husband quite often asking him to sneak into PoK.
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October - 19 
According to Nagaland Post, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) leader Thong Teron said that the outfit was not planning any economic blockade against Nagaland in connection with the abduction of its member Augustine Kramsa in Di
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According to Nagaland Post, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) leader Thong Teron said that the outfit was not planning any economic blockade against Nagaland in connection with the abduction of its member Augustine Kramsa in Dimapur on October 16 by National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Teron also said that the KLNLF wanted to develop “excellent relation” with Naga community and to live as good neighbors.
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October - 19 
According to Sentinel, the ULFA’s cultural secretary Pranati Deka was granted bail by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). The bail plea of ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Barua, has, however, been rejected by the CJM.
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According to Sentinel, the ULFA’s cultural secretary Pranati Deka was granted bail by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). The bail plea of ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Barua, has, however, been rejected by the CJM.
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October - 19 
At least 23 persons including 11 Policemen were injured during clashes between SFs and protestors at several places in Jammu and Kashmir even as authorities imposed curfew in four Districts of the States on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew
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At least 23 persons including 11 Policemen were injured during clashes between SFs and protestors at several places in Jammu and Kashmir even as authorities imposed curfew in four Districts of the States on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew was imposed as a preventive measure, apprehending law and order problems in the wake of arrest of Hurriyat Conference General Secretary Masrat Alam. Minor stone pelting incidents took place at many places across the Valley but hundreds of youth defied curfew in Baramulla town of North Kashmir and clashed with Security Forces posted on law and order duties, official sources said. Police fired Pump Action Guns (PAG) and tear smoke shells to disperse the protestors. At least six persons were injured in the Police action. A Police spokesman said 11 Policemen including three senior officers were injured in the stone pelting incident at Baramulla by the "miscreants".
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October - 19 
At least five cadres belonging to different factions of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and one cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during the counter insurgency operations cond
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At least five cadres belonging to different factions of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and one cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during the counter insurgency operations conducted at different areas of the State since October 18, reports Imphal Free Press. A team of Imphal West District Police arrested the three cadres of Khaba faction of KCP who were involved in the threatening the family members of Mayengbam Shyam (58) an Under Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly secretariat on October 19 by showing hand grenade in connection with the monetary demands. The arrested cadres were identified to be Moirangthem Kenedy (27), Oinam Naobi (24) and Ninthoujam Deben (19). One Chinese hand grenade, two bikes were seized from them by the Police. Further, Imphal East District Police arrested two cadres of the Military Council faction of KCP from Kongpal Mutum Leikai on October 18. The arrested cadres were identified as Kongbam Surchandra Singh alias Yambung Meetei (50), and Nongthombam Joysing Singh (23). On verification the two disclosed that they were working under one Lamyanba Khuman and were involved in extortion. SFs launched joint operation in Kwakethel Thokchom Leikai and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on October 19. The cadre was identified as Thokchom Bondm (21).
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October - 19 
Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) K Vijay Kumar ruled out recalling the forces, which had been assisting the State Police in combating Maoists, from Jangalmahal.
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Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) K Vijay Kumar ruled out recalling the forces, which had been assisting the State Police in combating Maoists, from Jangalmahal.
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October - 19 
Hindustan Times reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with a joint contingent of the District Force (DF) and Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the forests near Kotapalli village in Bij
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Hindustan Times reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with a joint contingent of the District Force (DF) and Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the forests near Kotapalli village in Bijapur District on October 19. One rifle, Maoist literature and some documents, among other things, were recovered from the spot, Police spokesman, Inspector General Rajesh Mishra said.
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October - 19 
Maoists fired at a passenger bus at Awapalli while it was on way to Usur from the District headquarter town of Bijapur,' a source at the Police headquarters told IANS. The gun shots smashed the window panes of the bus, he said. The source added that
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Maoists fired at a passenger bus at Awapalli while it was on way to Usur from the District headquarter town of Bijapur,' a source at the Police headquarters told IANS. The gun shots smashed the window panes of the bus, he said. The source added that there was no injury or casualty among the passengers, who included a few Policemen.
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October - 19 
Mass public rallies were held in Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel and Tamenglong Districts demanding severing of political tie with the Government of Manipur and also in support and reaffirmation of the declaration of the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) of J
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Mass public rallies were held in Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel and Tamenglong Districts demanding severing of political tie with the Government of Manipur and also in support and reaffirmation of the declaration of the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) of July 1, 2010 seeking “Alternative Arrangement” for the Nagas.
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October - 19 
On October 19, Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ghulam Nabi Chandel, while a ‘district commander’ of the outfit, Aiyaz Ahmed Malik alias Abu Moosa, managed to escape in an injured condition during a gun
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On October 19, Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ghulam Nabi Chandel, while a ‘district commander’ of the outfit, Aiyaz Ahmed Malik alias Abu Moosa, managed to escape in an injured condition during a gun battle at Kanch Top in the Khari area of Banihal in Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the site of encounter included one pistol, four pistol rounds, two radio sets, one mobile charger and some eatables.
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October - 19 
Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) played a major role in helping prepare the 2008 Mumbai attacks in India, David Headley, one of the planners and main accused told Indian interrogators on October 19, reports The News. D
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Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) played a major role in helping prepare the 2008 Mumbai attacks in India, David Headley, one of the planners and main accused told Indian interrogators on October 19, reports The News. David Headley, who confessed to surveying targets for the attacks that left 166 people dead in November 2008, made detailed claims about support from the ISI. Headley described dozens of meetings between officers of the ISI and militants from Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), citing a 109-page Indian Government report into his interrogation.
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October - 19 
Sangai Express reports that attending a seminar at Town Hall Phungreitang in Imphal Union Home Secretary, G.K. Pillai who is currently on a four day visit to the State said, “Ato Kilonser, Th Muivah’s presence is very much required in order to bring
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Sangai Express reports that attending a seminar at Town Hall Phungreitang in Imphal Union Home Secretary, G.K. Pillai who is currently on a four day visit to the State said, “Ato Kilonser, Th Muivah’s presence is very much required in order to bring a lasting solution and that I wish him the best of health to keep on with the Indo-Naga peace talks till the final solution can be hammered out in an amicable solution.”
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October - 19 
The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) tied up with the little-known Liberation Democratic Council of Mising Land (LDCML) in order to strengthen its base area, reports Telegraph. The outfit has started providing ar
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The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) tied up with the little-known Liberation Democratic Council of Mising Land (LDCML) in order to strengthen its base area, reports Telegraph. The outfit has started providing arms training to its cadres in makeshift camps in the hills along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. According to news reports Security Forces obtained evidence of cadres of NDFB and LDCML operating jointly in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Majuli subdivision in Jorhat District where the Mising community has a sizeable population.
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October - 19 
The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, played a major role in helping prepare the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11), one of the planners of the attacks has told Indian interrogators, a rep
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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, played a major role in helping prepare the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11), one of the planners of the attacks has told Indian interrogators, a report said on October 19 (today), according to Times of India. Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, who confessed to surveying targets for the attacks that left 166 people dead, made detailed claims about support from the ISI, said Britain's Guardian newspaper. Headley described dozens of meetings between officers of the ISI and senior militants from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), said the paper, citing a 109-page Indian Government report into his interrogation. Guardian said Headley claimed the ISI was attempting to strengthen militant organisations with links to the Pakistani State which were being marginalised by more extreme groups. Headley claimed that at least two of his missions were partly paid for by the ISI and that he regularly reported to the spy agency, said the British daily. "The ISI... had no ambiguity in understanding the necessity to strike India," Headley is cited as telling the Indian investigators, who reportedly interviewed him over 34 hours in the US in June. The documents suggest, however, that the ISI's supervision of the militants was often chaotic and that most senior officers in the agency may have been unaware of the scale of the attacks before they were launched, added the paper. Headley, who changed his name from Daood Gilani, confessed to his role in plotting the attacks after being arrested in the US. In exchange for pleading guilty to the attacks, US prosecutors agreed he would not face extradition to India or the death penalty.
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October - 19 
The law and order situation remained peaceful but authorities imposed curfew in Srinagar, Kupwara, Ganderbal and Baramulla Districts to prevent any protests by supporters of Masrat Alam, who was arrested by Police from Tailbal locality in Hazratbal a
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The law and order situation remained peaceful but authorities imposed curfew in Srinagar, Kupwara, Ganderbal and Baramulla Districts to prevent any protests by supporters of Masrat Alam, who was arrested by Police from Tailbal locality in Hazratbal area of the Srinagar.
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October - 19 
The newly appointed three-member panel of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on October 19 said a comprehensive and political settlement of the Kashmir dispute through largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion tops its agenda, accor
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The newly appointed three-member panel of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on October 19 said a comprehensive and political settlement of the Kashmir dispute through largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion tops its agenda, according to Times of India. "The tight focus will be for seeking a political outcome so that we put this dispute well and truly behind us," said senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, who along with academician Radha Kumar and information commissioner M. M. Ansari, met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram. Padgaonkar said the Home Minister gave an extensive idea of the mandate for the group. "The mandate, to put very simply, is that our group will hold the largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion in Jammu and Kashmir and the focus of this dialogue is to seek as large area of agreement as you can to get to arrive at a comprehensive, political settlement of the Kashmir dispute," he explained. He said, the panel's approach and focus will be a political one, and "we will, therefore, be engaging with opinion leaders, political leaders, civil society groups and others in order to carry forward this dialogue". "We will be talking also to the political leaders who were part of the all-party delegation to J&K and get a sense of how they assessed the situation. Armed with these wide consultations from the basis of what we learn, we shall then proceed to Srinagar," Padgaonkar said. The team is likely to make its first trip to Srinagar next week. The group of three interlocutors will have a mandate of one year and hold consultations with all sections of opinion in the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir – Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley, adds The Hindu.
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October - 19 
The peace talk with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) would likely to start in December, 2010, declared the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 19, 2010, reports Assam Tribune. “We want the talk process to be initiated and it should
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The peace talk with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) would likely to start in December, 2010, declared the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 19, 2010, reports Assam Tribune. “We want the talk process to be initiated and it should be started by December,” said the Tarun Gogoi. However, the go-ahead for the talks with the detained ULFA leaders came at a meeting between Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram and Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. The Centre’s interlocutor P. C. Haldar would be given the signal to formally start the peace process in couple of days’ time. The modalities for the talks are expected to be worked out by Haldar in consultation with the State Government and the detained ULFA leadership. Once the modalities are worked out the stage would be set for preparation of the charter of demands, which would be the basis for talks between the Centre and the ULFA leaders. The Chief Minister also clarified that the ULFA leaders belonging to the 28th battalion would also be involved in the same dialogue process.
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October - 19 
The two-day standoff between Army troops and an injured militant holed up inside a mosque in the Bandipora District ended in the morning of October 19 as the militant was found dead, taking the toll in encounter to two. "The militant, who had taken
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The two-day standoff between Army troops and an injured militant holed up inside a mosque in the Bandipora District ended in the morning of October 19 as the militant was found dead, taking the toll in encounter to two. "The militant, who had taken refuge inside a mosque in Barzulla area of Bandipora District, was found dead inside the religious place this morning by the village elders," a senior Police official said. He said the militant might have died due to excessive blood loss through the injuries he had sustained during the initial gunfight on October 18. The slain militant was identified as Abu Qitaal of LeT and was a self styled ‘district commander’ of the outfit. As reportedly earlier, another ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit, Abu Dawood, was shot dead by the SFs in the early exchange of firing between the two sides on October 18. Both the slain militants are suspected to be Pakistani nationals.
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October - 19 
Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Balarampur in Purulia District in the evening of October 19. The victi
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Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Balarampur in Purulia District in the evening of October 19. The victims were identified as Yudhisthir Mondal, vice-president of the Balarampur panchayat samiti (block level local self government institution) and Sitanath Singh Sardar (53), a secretary of the Darda local committee of the CPI-M in Balarampur.
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October - 19 
Two persons each were injured in clashes at Shopian District headquarter town in South Kashmir, Seer Hamdan area in Anantnag District and Parimpora in the city.
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Two persons each were injured in clashes at Shopian District headquarter town in South Kashmir, Seer Hamdan area in Anantnag District and Parimpora in the city.
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October - 19 
Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Nawab Aslam Raisani on October 19 strongly refuted reports about military operation in any part of the province, reports Daily Times. Talking to the United States Consul for Sindh and Balochistan, William J Martin, at
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Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Nawab Aslam Raisani on October 19 strongly refuted reports about military operation in any part of the province, reports Daily Times. Talking to the United States Consul for Sindh and Balochistan, William J Martin, at the CM Secretariat in Quetta, Nawab Aslam Raisani however confirmed that some action is being taken against anti-social elements. He said that no tribe was the target or was any area being combed or searched. He said that those involved in anti-social activities would not be spared and the Security Forces had launched a search operation to trace out the anti-social elements. “We are rendering valuable security service to the NATO trucks, containers and oil tankers within our limited means,” the chief minister told the visiting US diplomat during the conversations.
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October - 19 
Pakistan will preserve its national interests as it partners with the United States (US) in fighting the terrorist threat, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on October 19, reports Daily Times. Qureshi also renewed Islamabad’s desire to seek
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Pakistan will preserve its national interests as it partners with the United States (US) in fighting the terrorist threat, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on October 19, reports Daily Times. Qureshi also renewed Islamabad’s desire to seek a civilian nuclear technology deal from the US as part of efforts to meet the country’s fast-expanding energy requirements. In a speech at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics in Boston, Qureshi reminded the gathering of the festering Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, and urged Washington to help resolve it in a bid to “remove one more source of Muslim discontent and anger, taking oxygen out of the terrorists’ fire”.
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October - 19 
Six militants, an Afghanistan national among them, were killed and another was injured in an encounter with SFs in Aleengar area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in the night of October 19. The militants killed were identified as Sarza
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Six militants, an Afghanistan national among them, were killed and another was injured in an encounter with SFs in Aleengar area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in the night of October 19. The militants killed were identified as Sarzamin, Sher Rehman, Gulab, Mohammad Jan (Aleengar), Shamsher (Swat) and Gul Zarin, who came from Kunar province of Afghanistan. The injured militant was identified as Laiq Jan, a resident of Bajaur Agency.
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October - 19 
The Barrack Obama administration is believed to be including a clause in a new security aid package of over USD two billion to Pakistan that the equipment bought under it would be used only for the purpose it is meant for - fight against terrorism, I
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The Barrack Obama administration is believed to be including a clause in a new security aid package of over USD two billion to Pakistan that the equipment bought under it would be used only for the purpose it is meant for - fight against terrorism, Indian Expressreported on October 20. It is, however, unclear that how this clause would be monitored and implemented, given Pakistan's track record of using US military aid against India. "By seeking assurances from Pakistan that the new equipment will be used only to combat militants in the border areas, the US hopes to reassure India that it isn't trying to further boost the power of Pakistan's conventional military," The Wall Street Journal added. The Wall Street Journal also said there is increasing American frustration with Pakistan over what they see as Islamabad's unwillingness to mount a campaign against militants who have havens in North Waziristan and Balochistan.
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October - 19 
Three soldiers were killed and two others injured when unidentified militants attacked a military convoy in the Kalundar Keley area, about 60 kilometres from South Waziristan Agency’s main town Wana, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on O
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Three soldiers were killed and two others injured when unidentified militants attacked a military convoy in the Kalundar Keley area, about 60 kilometres from South Waziristan Agency’s main town Wana, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 19, reports Daily Times.
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October - 19 
A Dhading District leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), identified as Shiva Thapa Magar (40) was found dead nearby a forest three days after his abduction by Young Communist League (YCL) on October 19, reports Nep
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A Dhading District leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), identified as Shiva Thapa Magar (40) was found dead nearby a forest three days after his abduction by Young Communist League (YCL) on October 19, reports Nepal News. He allegedly abducted by a group of YCL cadres led by Bikram Tamang, in charge of YCL's Dhading District area no.1, from Darkha-7 of the District on October 16 while he was returning home after watching a volleyball match. However, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Dhading District committee said the party has no hand in the murder of Thapa.
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October - 19 
Leaders of the three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) - met President Ram Baran Yadav at Shitwal Niwas in Kathmandu on October 1
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Leaders of the three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) - met President Ram Baran Yadav at Shitwal Niwas in Kathmandu on October 19 (today) to discuss the current political stalemate and its possible solution, reports Nepal News. Caretaker Prime Minister and leader of the CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, NC president Sushil Koirala and CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal went to Shital Niwas (President’s Office) to meet the President.
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October - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav urged political parties to focus on building consensus to ensure success for the peace process, constitution writing, and Government formation and for bringing the budget for the current fiscal year, reports Himalayan Times.
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President Ram Baran Yadav urged political parties to focus on building consensus to ensure success for the peace process, constitution writing, and Government formation and for bringing the budget for the current fiscal year, reports Himalayan Times. In a meeting with Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and top leaders of the three major parties at his official residence, President Yadav called for consensus on the major issues.
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October - 19 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) reiterated that it won't allow the caretaker Government to present the full-fledged budget in the legislature-parliament, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the Maoist office-bearers held at party ch
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) reiterated that it won't allow the caretaker Government to present the full-fledged budget in the legislature-parliament, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the Maoist office-bearers held at party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's aka Prachanda Nayabazaar residence on October 19 concluded that the caretaker Government "does not have authority to introduce the budget".
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October - 19 
The RAB in separate drives arrested three cadres of outlawed Sarbahara party from Uzirpur sub-district of Barisal District on October 19. The arrested cadres were identified as ‘zonal leader’ Mohammad Nannu Khan (38), Mizanur Rahman (27), and Jalil
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The RAB in separate drives arrested three cadres of outlawed Sarbahara party from Uzirpur sub-district of Barisal District on October 19. The arrested cadres were identified as ‘zonal leader’ Mohammad Nannu Khan (38), Mizanur Rahman (27), and Jalil Mahmud (29). Five firearms including one 7.65 mm foreign made pistol, one shortened rifle and three one-shooter guns with five bullets and 24 bottles of phensidyl were also seized from their possession.
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October - 19 
Beginning the first stage of Budget 2011, Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne presented the Appropriation Bill in Parliament on October 19, according to Daily News. The highest allocation in the Appropriation Bill has been made to the Defence Ministry. I
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Beginning the first stage of Budget 2011, Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne presented the Appropriation Bill in Parliament on October 19, according to Daily News. The highest allocation in the Appropriation Bill has been made to the Defence Ministry. It stood at SLR 215,220 million. A sum of SLR 75,250 million has been allocated for the Economic Development Ministry.
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October - 19 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 19 said his Government would like consensus among all Tamil political parties for a political solution to the ethnic conflict, reported The Hindu. Talking to a delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Asso
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on October 19 said his Government would like consensus among all Tamil political parties for a political solution to the ethnic conflict, reported The Hindu. Talking to a delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Colombo, he said reconciliation needed a home grown solution and not one transported from elsewhere, even from Northern Ireland. “It must be based on our own experience,” he stressed. On the question of the provincial administration in the North, he said the priority would be local Government elections due early next year and they would be followed with election to the Northern Provincial Council. To another question on the progress of moves for devolution of power, Rajapakse told the delegates that whatever solution arrived at must be one that is acceptable to the people. “He was emphatic in stating that what the LTTE [Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam] wanted could not be given. But any reasonable aspect of devolution, for which all parties have consensual agreement, can be granted by Parliament,” he said. The President said he would encourage all parties to come to a settlement, and that Parliament must finally decide, as there was the need for a 2/3 majority for any Constitutional change,” a statement issued by the President's Office quoted him as saying. He also the people of the North need essentials like water, electricity, schools, health services and education, adding, “There was a yearning for development among the Tamil people, asserting that there could be no development without peace and vice versa”.
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October - 20 
A PLFI cadre, identified as Pratap Singh (22), surrendered with his locally-made pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition before the Police at Khunti. Pratap operated in the area of Siladon to Namkum and was wanted in three cases of murder and one case of
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A PLFI cadre, identified as Pratap Singh (22), surrendered with his locally-made pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition before the Police at Khunti. Pratap operated in the area of Siladon to Namkum and was wanted in three cases of murder and one case of setting ablaze a vehicle in 2009.
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October - 20 
A press release issued by Tabungba Meetei of the KCP’s ‘information and public relations department’ asserted that the bomb attack on Misao Gas agency on October 7 was launched to teach the agency a lesson for treating party cadres as enemies in resp
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A press release issued by Tabungba Meetei of the KCP’s ‘information and public relations department’ asserted that the bomb attack on Misao Gas agency on October 7 was launched to teach the agency a lesson for treating party cadres as enemies in response to an appeal for some assistance. It also claimed its hand in the attack on Raj Polyclinic. The bomb placed at Tiny Tots’ School was a gift to Denny, it added.
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October - 20 
According to Times of India, Chief Minister Arjun Munda met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and discussed the State Government's preparedness for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections and demanded INR three billion
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According to Times of India, Chief Minister Arjun Munda met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and discussed the State Government's preparedness for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections and demanded INR three billion as one-time grant for Police modernization on October 20. Munda also requested the Home Minister to bear the INR five billion expenditure incurred by the State on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed in Jharkhand. He argued that since Maoist problem is a national one, the State Government should not be asked to bear the expenditure.
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October - 20 
Foreign minister S M Krishna on October 20 said India had only non-specific information about November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) mastermind Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley before the attacks, reports Times of India. Replying to a query
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Foreign minister S M Krishna on October 20 said India had only non-specific information about November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) mastermind Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley before the attacks, reports Times of India. Replying to a query whether revelations that US officials knew about the 26/11 conspiracy through the estranged wife of Headley were conveyed to India, Krishna said the information passed on to India was general. "Well, we had some general and non-specific information which we had received prior to the heinous Mumbai attack. But it was not so specific. It was by and large general," Krishna said at a press interaction with visiting Omani foreign minister Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah.
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October - 20 
Separately, a total of 26 signed letter pads of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘supreme commander’ and United Jihad Council (UJC) chief Syed Salahuddin were recovered from the possession of two militants arrested on October 20 by the Special Operations Grou
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Separately, a total of 26 signed letter pads of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘supreme commander’ and United Jihad Council (UJC) chief Syed Salahuddin were recovered from the possession of two militants arrested on October 20 by the Special Operations Group (SOG) from Jammu Railway Station. The letter heads, according to official sources, were to be used by the militants to appoint new ‘commanders’ of HM in the State.
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October - 20 
Telegraph reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a four-hour-long encounter in a forest near Raghunathpur in Raidih Police Station area of Gumla District on October 20. The encounter started when a
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Telegraph reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a four-hour-long encounter in a forest near Raghunathpur in Raidih Police Station area of Gumla District on October 20. The encounter started when a team of security personnel was on its way to Chainpur on a regular patrol and a group of around 150 Maoist cadres opened fire on them. Two Police personnel are also said to be missing.
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October - 20 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Pro-talk (NDFB-Pro-talk) on October 20 sought support from the Koch Rajbongshi United Forum (KRUF), a forum of 11 different outfits of the Rajbonghsi community, for the creation of a separate state of Bodola
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Pro-talk (NDFB-Pro-talk) on October 20 sought support from the Koch Rajbongshi United Forum (KRUF), a forum of 11 different outfits of the Rajbonghsi community, for the creation of a separate state of Bodoland at a meeting held at Amola Bhavan in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel. The meeting was held between the ceasefire NDFB and KRUF. NDFB general secretary Gobinda Basuamtary said that their talk with the Central Government was progressing well. A far-reaching outlook to take care of the past misunderstanding was also discussed at the meeting.
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October - 20 
The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on October 20 said the three interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir have been tasked with a job to chart a course towards finding a political solution and there were no "red lines" to the panel, according to Daily E
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The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on October 20 said the three interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir have been tasked with a job to chart a course towards finding a political solution and there were no "red lines" to the panel, according to Daily Excelsior. "There are no red lines. Their main brief is to chart a course towards a political solution. All the rest is in aid of a political solution," he told reporters. "There is a political problem and we have to find a political solution," Chidambaram said. "They will gather every shade of opinion on how to find a political solution to the issue of J&K. There are no red lines," the Home Minister said. Chidambaram also kept the option of appointment of a fourth interlocutor open. "We may, I stand by may," he said when asked about the possibility of inducting one more interlocutor to the present three-member team.
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October - 20 
Three suspected militants of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), led by Ranjan Daimary, identified as Suresh Moochahary, Subhash Basumatary and Vicky Vishwakarma were arrested on October 20 near the Balaji Templ
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Three suspected militants of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), led by Ranjan Daimary, identified as Suresh Moochahary, Subhash Basumatary and Vicky Vishwakarma were arrested on October 20 near the Balaji Temple inLokhra of Sonitpur District, reports Sentinel. According to Police sources, these NDFB militants had come to Guwahati from Dimapur (Nagaland) for extorting money from businessmen in the city.
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October - 20 
Times of India reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters calling for boycott of the coming Bihar assembly polls scheduled to be held from October 21 to November 20 were found pasted at several places in Munger District on Octo
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Times of India reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters calling for boycott of the coming Bihar assembly polls scheduled to be held from October 21 to November 20 were found pasted at several places in Munger District on October 20. "The posters have been recovered from public places and state-owned buildings in Maoist-affected Haveli Kharagpur and Dharhara Police Station areas," Superintendent of Police M. Sunil Naik said.
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October - 20 
Two Maoists, identified as Sainath Munda (25) and Budhudeo Terome (28), were arrested in Khunti District on October 20, reports Telegraph. Khunti Superintendent of Police Manoj Kaushik said Munda was involved in the murder of special branch inspector
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Two Maoists, identified as Sainath Munda (25) and Budhudeo Terome (28), were arrested in Khunti District on October 20, reports Telegraph. Khunti Superintendent of Police Manoj Kaushik said Munda was involved in the murder of special branch inspector Francis Indwar and the killing of havildar Narendra Pandey. Terome, he said, was involved in the murder of two villagers who were shot dead in September, 2010 at Koya village under Arki Police Station. Kaushik said based on tip-offs given by Munda, Police recovered 62 packets of power gel, 12 boosters and three boxes belonging to ICICI Bank, which were looted along with INR 50 million about three years ago.
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October - 20 
A Police constable, Abdur Rehman, and two militants, Qari Obaidullah and Ismail, were killed and another constable was injured in an encounter in the Township Police Station area in Bannu of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 20, reports Dawn.
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A Police constable, Abdur Rehman, and two militants, Qari Obaidullah and Ismail, were killed and another constable was injured in an encounter in the Township Police Station area in Bannu of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 20, reports Dawn.
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October - 20 
At least eight militants were killed in a Security Forces’ (SFs) aerial attack on militants’ hideouts in the Hangu area of the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 20, reported Daily Times.
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At least eight militants were killed in a Security Forces’ (SFs) aerial attack on militants’ hideouts in the Hangu area of the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 20, reported Daily Times.
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October - 20 
In the Mohmand Agency, six security personnel were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Lakhkar Kalli area of Baizai tehsil near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
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In the Mohmand Agency, six security personnel were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Lakhkar Kalli area of Baizai tehsil near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
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October - 20 
Militants killed an Afghan national in Miramshah town of North Waziristan Agency on October 20 on charges of being a US spy.
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Militants killed an Afghan national in Miramshah town of North Waziristan Agency on October 20 on charges of being a US spy.
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October - 20 
Pakistan on October 20 asked the Barrack Obama Administration to work for the resolution of disputes in South Asia, particularly the Kashmir issue, which it claimed is key to peace in South Asia, reports Indian Express. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah
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Pakistan on October 20 asked the Barrack Obama Administration to work for the resolution of disputes in South Asia, particularly the Kashmir issue, which it claimed is key to peace in South Asia, reports Indian Express. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi spoke about the recent unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and said "any person of conscience cannot ignore the use of brute force against defenceless Kashmiri youth." "It is in the interest of lasting peace, stability and development of the region that the US works for the resolution of disputes in South Asia. This has to begin with justice for the Kashmiri people," he added. Qureshi was responding to a question at an event jointly organised by the prestigious Brookings Institute and Asia Society.
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October - 20 
Police shot dead a militant who hurled a hand grenade at Bara Qadeemi checkpost on Peshawar-Bara Road under Sarbanda Police Station in Peshawar. Police constable Asad Khan and a passer-by were injured in the grenade attack. Superintendent Police Shaf
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Police shot dead a militant who hurled a hand grenade at Bara Qadeemi checkpost on Peshawar-Bara Road under Sarbanda Police Station in Peshawar. Police constable Asad Khan and a passer-by were injured in the grenade attack. Superintendent Police Shafiullah Khan said that the slain militant was identified as Aurangzeb of Bar Kandi Sulemankhel area in Badbher. Another hand grenade and a pistol were recovered from his possession.
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October - 20 
The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) expanding operations in Pakistan have taken “a serious toll” on the al Qaeda network, CIA Director, Leon Panetta said on October 20, reports Dawn quoting Los Angeles Times. But it remained unclear whether the e
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The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) expanding operations in Pakistan have taken “a serious toll” on the al Qaeda network, CIA Director, Leon Panetta said on October 20, reports Dawn quoting Los Angeles Times. But it remained unclear whether the effort had prevented a possible terror plot against European cities, he added. Panetta did not specify bombing raids by unmanned aircraft in Pakistan as US officials do not publicly discuss the campaign. “The basis for that increased pace is intelligence, weather and also just the threat streams we're getting on potential attacks in Europe,” Panetta said. The CIA also is pursuing the Haqqani network, a Pakistani militant outfit that targets US-led forces in Afghanistan, he said. He added that Pakistan's intelligence service “has been very cooperative.” The US covert drone war in Pakistan has dramatically increased this year, with at least 88 strikes as of October 15, 2010, according to the New America Foundation, which keeps a tally based media reports. In 2009, there were reportedly 53 drone strikes. Panetta's comments marked a rare public reference to CIA operations in Pakistan. In 2009, he came close to acknowledging the drone strikes, calling US efforts “very effective.” ”It is very precise, it's very limited in terms of collateral damage and very frankly, it's the only game in town in terms of confronting and trying to disrupt the al Qaeda leadership,” Panetta said at a conference in California in May 2009.
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October - 20 
The Peshawar City Police recovered four NATO transport containers loaded with US Army jackets and laptop computers that had been stolen while on their way to Afghanistan. Khazana Police Station House Officer (SHO) Sabir Khan said that Police recovere
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The Peshawar City Police recovered four NATO transport containers loaded with US Army jackets and laptop computers that had been stolen while on their way to Afghanistan. Khazana Police Station House Officer (SHO) Sabir Khan said that Police recovered the container from Nishat Flour Mill in Khazana area of Peshawar. Police sources said that the goods were probably stolen from Ring Road area, a stopover for NATO supply trucks, before being shifted to Nowshera.
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October - 20 
The United States (US) asked Pakistani leaders participating in the strategic dialogue on October 20 to accelerate the pace and take strong action against terrorist safe havens there, even as it appreciated Islamabad's role in the war against terrori
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The United States (US) asked Pakistani leaders participating in the strategic dialogue on October 20 to accelerate the pace and take strong action against terrorist safe havens there, even as it appreciated Islamabad's role in the war against terrorism, reports Indian Express. The Pakistani delegations were told that continued presence of the terrorist safe havens in the country would undermine the US-led international efforts against extremism in Afghanistan and in the region. Identical messages were conveyed to the delegation at the State Department, at the White House when they met US President Barack Obama and to Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani when he met Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen at the Pentagon. "We definitely recognise that there are safe havens in other parts of the region, including North Waziristan. And we will be encouraging Pakistan to take steps there as well," State Department spokesman P J Crowley told reporters.
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October - 20 
Three security personnel were killed and three other, received serious injuries in a remote control bomb attack on a military convoy at the Soor Ghar area in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency. Security sources said that the military convoy was on routine
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Three security personnel were killed and three other, received serious injuries in a remote control bomb attack on a military convoy at the Soor Ghar area in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency. Security sources said that the military convoy was on routine patrol when it was hit by a remote control bomb.
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October - 20 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urged Nepal to expedite the peace process by formulating clear work plan with timelines to complete the remaining tasks of the peace process before the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) wraps up in Jan
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urged Nepal to expedite the peace process by formulating clear work plan with timelines to complete the remaining tasks of the peace process before the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) wraps up in January 2011. Based on the report presented by B. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, after his visit in Nepal a week ago, the Council asked the caretaker Government and the political parties in Nepal double their efforts for timely completion of the peace process.
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October - 20 
A central leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Red Flag faction (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Faruk Ahmed Paban (40) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his cohorts in Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna District on O
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A central leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Red Flag faction (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Faruk Ahmed Paban (40) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his cohorts in Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna District on October 20 (Today), reports Daily Star. Faruk was accused in several cases including murder and robbery charges.
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October - 20 
Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha faction (PBCP-Janajudhha), identified as Siddique Pramanik (35) and Bishu Pramanik (26) were killed in Pabna District on October 20, reports Daily Star. According to the Police sources, Siddi
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Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha faction (PBCP-Janajudhha), identified as Siddique Pramanik (35) and Bishu Pramanik (26) were killed in Pabna District on October 20, reports Daily Star. According to the Police sources, Siddique Pramanik succumbed to his injuries after a bomb attacked by his rivals on him in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District. In a different incident unidentified assailants chopped Bishu Pramanik to death at Hatbaria Boalia Bazar in Santhia sub-district of the Pabna District.
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October - 20 
The Government is planning major changes to the proportional representation system in elected bodies, beginning with local Government bodies, The Hindu reports. Under the provisions of the proposed legislation, known as the Local Government Electoral
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The Government is planning major changes to the proportional representation system in elected bodies, beginning with local Government bodies, The Hindu reports. Under the provisions of the proposed legislation, known as the Local Government Electoral Reforms Bill, 30 per cent of members in local bodies will be elected under the proportional representation system and the rest under the first-past-the-post system. The 1978 Constitution introduced the system of proportional representation, a radical departure from the previous first-past-the-post electoral system and electoral districts. Under the previous system, the candidate obtaining the highest number of votes in a constituency was declared elected. The Tamil National Party (TNA), which won majority of parliamentary seats in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, has opposed the move saying it will adversely impact the interests of minorities. Under the Constitution, electoral reforms have to be ratified by the provincial councils. Since the coalition headed by President Mahinda Rajapakse has majority in all the eight existing provincial councils and a near two-thirds majority in Parliament, passage of the bill is assured. On October 19, the bill was passed in the North Western, Eastern and Southern Provincial Councils amid allegations of discrepancies in the Sinhala and Tamil versions of the bill. “We will pass the bill even though we do not support the bill as we have to work with the Central government in the future,” said Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivaneesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillyan. The TNA spokesman Suresh Premachandran said: “According to the provisions of the Bill, only 30 percent of members are elected under the proportional representation system and the rest under the first past-the-post system. This will deny opportunities for the minority communities to get their members elected. Almost all TNA MPs voiced against the bill now pending approval by Parliament.”
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October - 21 
A JeM ‘commander’ said the militants were on a mission to attack Army installations, including the headquarters of Army's 15 Corps at Badamibagh in Srinagar. ”The three ultras were part of six fidayeen (suicide) militants who were assigned the job of
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A JeM ‘commander’ said the militants were on a mission to attack Army installations, including the headquarters of Army's 15 Corps at Badamibagh in Srinagar. ”The three ultras were part of six fidayeen (suicide) militants who were assigned the job of carrying out attacks on Badamibagh cantonment and Haft Chinar Army camp in Srinagar," operational chief of JeM Sajjad Afghani said in a statement to local media. He said ‘commander’ Yusuf Badni, Qari Mumtaz, Asadullah Afghani, Saiful Islam Baber and Osama were to carry out attacks in Srinagar and uniform, vehicles, communication equipment and logistic support was provided to them. "An informer tipped off Police and Qari Mumtaz and Asadullah Afghani were killed in Malroo encounter," Afghani added. He threatened that the outfit will carry out attacks on the Army installations in the city and elsewhere in the Valley in near future.
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October - 21 
A team of Bishnupur District Police arrested at least three cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from the premises of Bishnupur Higher Secondary School while they were trying to extort funds meant for the Rashtriya Madhya
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A team of Bishnupur District Police arrested at least three cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from the premises of Bishnupur Higher Secondary School while they were trying to extort funds meant for the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) scheme, reports Imphal Free Press on October 22. The militants were identified as Okram Ajit Singh (40) alias Rabi, Sukham Ranjit Meitei (42) alias Kaka and Laishram Bihari Singh (45). During preliminary interrogation it was revealed that they were working under the command of one ‘Commander’ of PREPAK, identified as Khwairakpam Premjit Singh alias Prem alias Suraj of Kwakeithel Aham Leikai. Their ‘commander’ is presently employed as in the Education Department.
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October - 21 
A total of 797 personnel from State Police and Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) like Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and National Security Guard (NSG) were killed during a period from September 1, 2009 and August
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A total of 797 personnel from State Police and Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) like Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and National Security Guard (NSG) were killed during a period from September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010 in operations or attacks on them, reported Times of India. The CRPF topped the list with 191 such cases which included 76 personnel who laid their lives in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District. Uttar Pradesh Police and BSF followed CRPF in casualties with 99 and 64 cases respectively. During 2008 September and August 2009, the Police forces lost 841 lives with UP Police topping the list with 107 cases followed by CRPF (81) and BSF (72). Punjab Police lost 57 Policemen during the period while Naxal-affected state Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh Police had 43 and 21 casualties respectively. The figures for Jammu and Kashmir Police (49), West Bengal Police (48), Shahastra Seema Bal (SSB, 29), Railway Protection Force (RPF, 18), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF, 8) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP, 6). 25 Policemen died in Orissa while the figure was nine for Karnataka, Uttarakhand (18), Bihar (16), Manipur (10), Madhya Pradesh (8), Nagaland (5) and Assam (1). The National Security Guards lost five of their sharpshooters while Rajasthan Police lost one during the period.
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October - 21 
According to IBN Live, Maoists cadres abducted two persons, identified as Govardhan Yadav from Chando village and Mohamed Kaiser from Jaigir village in the night of October 21. The Maoists subsequently killed Govardhan, whose dead body was found in G
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According to IBN Live, Maoists cadres abducted two persons, identified as Govardhan Yadav from Chando village and Mohamed Kaiser from Jaigir village in the night of October 21. The Maoists subsequently killed Govardhan, whose dead body was found in Gobaria forest at Barachatti area in Gaya District on October 22, Police said. Raids are on in the area for securing safe release of Kaiser, the Police added.
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October - 21 
Anti- India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK), are being run, Army Chief Gen V. K. Singh disclosed on October 21, according to PTI. "Currently, 42 terrorist
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Anti- India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK), are being run, Army Chief Gen V. K. Singh disclosed on October 21, according to PTI. "Currently, 42 terrorist training camps are located in Pakistan/PoK. Inputs reveal that some new camps have also been established in PoK for undertaking terrorist training," he said in an interview. Pakistan has "invested heavily in the proxy war against India" and there has been "no substantial effort" by it to act against terror groups which operate from its soil and are used as a "strategic tool" by that country. Noting that Pakistan perceives Kashmir as an "unfinished agenda", he said, adding, "It is assessed that Pakistan will continue to foster terrorism against India and the terrorist infrastructure is likely to remain intact in the foreseeable future." Now even women are being trained to wage Pakistan's proxy war against India. General Singh said infiltration has gone up recently and around 600 terrorists are waiting at "launch pads" in PoK along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border to sneak into India. "Launch pads are used extensively for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmirand are located all along the Line of Control and parts of International Border," he said, adding "As on date, approximately 600 terrorists are located in the launch pads, poised for infiltration in the near future." Talking about infiltration, he said it has recently gone up, with 10 incidents being recorded in June, six in July and 33 in August. General Singh felt that about 20-25 infiltration attempts had succeeded, which is indicated by the fact that 12 to 15 terrorists were killed in the last 15-20 days. "This shows people have come from somewhere," he said. Significantly, August witnessed the peak of stone-pelting incidents and other forms of agitation in the Kashmir Valley, which also was being fuelled from across the border. To a question on cease-fire violations by Pakistan in the recent months along the LoC and International Border, he said these are "generally in few specific areas and we are trying to ensure that these remain confined as also reduce altogether." He said the ceasefire has generally been holding out except for a "few aberrations".
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October - 21 
Authorities on October 21 imposed curfew in Srinagar and parts of Baramulla District to foil the plans of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to hold a rally at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. "Curfew was imposed
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Authorities on October 21 imposed curfew in Srinagar and parts of Baramulla District to foil the plans of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to hold a rally at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. "Curfew was imposed early morning in the areas falling under the jurisdictions of Police Station Kothibagh, Maisuma, Kralkhud, Sadder, Shergari, Shaheedgung, Batamaloo, Safakadal, M.R. Gung, Khanyar, Nowhatta, and Rainawari of Srinagar city," a Police spokesman said. He said curfew has also been imposed in Sopore town, Sangrama, Watergam, Dangiwacha and Ladoora areas of Police Station Sopore. The APHC-G, which is spearheading ongoing agitation in the Valley, had called for a march to historic Lal Chowk where the separatist leaders from the amalgam had planned to hold a rally.
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October - 21 
Centre’s peace interlocutor P. C. Haldar on October 21 met jailed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders in Guwahati to discuss the modalities of the proposed peace talks. Further, Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) convener Hiren Gohain also
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Centre’s peace interlocutor P. C. Haldar on October 21 met jailed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders in Guwahati to discuss the modalities of the proposed peace talks. Further, Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) convener Hiren Gohain also met jailed ULFA leaders. The SJA, formed at the initiative of Gohain and other intellectuals, is campaigning for peace talks between the ULFA and the Government. According to Telegraph, P.C. Haldar said that there were several issues which were yet to be sorted out before formal talks could begin between ULFA and the Government. “We cannot contradict what Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said about talks starting in December but neither can we say with any conviction that it would. There are certain issues which need sorting out...with some luck talks might start soon,” he said.
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October - 21 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the newly-appointed interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir should be given a "chance" even as the panel said it would approach all shades of opinion with an "open mind and a big heart". "Home Minister (P. Chidambaram) ha
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the newly-appointed interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir should be given a "chance" even as the panel said it would approach all shades of opinion with an "open mind and a big heart". "Home Minister (P. Chidambaram) has repeatedly maintained that it (Kashmir) is a political problem and will get a political solution. Let us give it a chance," Omar said in a veiled appeal to separatists to engage in talks with the interlocutors during their visit to the Valley
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October - 21 
In a bid to prevent cadres from deserting the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the joint monitoring group that monitors the cease-fire agreement between the Government and the outfit on October 21 decided to implement the standard operation p
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In a bid to prevent cadres from deserting the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the joint monitoring group that monitors the cease-fire agreement between the Government and the outfit on October 21 decided to implement the standard operation procedure which will facilitate the introduction of database identity card. The decision is significant as some ANVC cadres had, in the past, escaped from their respective designated camps in Garo hills to join other outfits.
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October - 21 
India wants a new security architecture, "an open, balanced and inclusive" one that corresponds to the security challenges of the 21st century, which are "radically different" from the last century, reports Times of India. "Nuclear confrontation or w
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India wants a new security architecture, "an open, balanced and inclusive" one that corresponds to the security challenges of the 21st century, which are "radically different" from the last century, reports Times of India. "Nuclear confrontation or war between the major powers is not as likely as the threat from derivatives of nuclear deterrence, namely terrorism and nuclear proliferation, which are being used to subvert the emergence of a plural, secular and democratic international order in the 21st century," said National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon. Speaking at the National Defence College's golden jubilee celebrations on October 21, Menon said the challenges of a globalised world cannot be handled by 20th century military alliances or containment strategies. "We have made it clear that while we need nuclear weapons for our own security, it's our goal to work for a world free of nuclear weapons, and that we are ready to undertake the necessary obligations to achieve that goal in a time-bound programme," he added.
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October - 21 
Maoist posters were found from various areas of Jhargram town in West Midnapore District, reports Sify.com. The posters appealed to the lower rank Police personnel and the central paramilitary troopers not to follow the diktats of the ruling Communis
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Maoist posters were found from various areas of Jhargram town in West Midnapore District, reports Sify.com. The posters appealed to the lower rank Police personnel and the central paramilitary troopers not to follow the diktats of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist), a Police officer said.
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October - 21 
Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, the mastermind in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) videotaped the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and its large residential colony in Mumbai for the Pakistan’s externa
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Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, the mastermind in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) videotaped the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and its large residential colony in Mumbai for the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Times of India. This video, Headley revealed, was not given to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). During his interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chicago, Headley said, "(in March 2008) Major Iqbal (who he described as his "handler" in the ISI) asked me to explore BARC in Mumbai and specially its staff colony as a target. He gave me the mobile phone camera (and) some counterfeit money." After he returned, Headley gave the video to Iqbal but did not give it to his LeT colleague, Sajid Majid.
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October - 21 
Sify.com reports that a former village head, identified as Gulab Singh, abducted on October 19 and was killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in front of villagers in a jan adalat (people's court) charging him of fin
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Sify.com reports that a former village head, identified as Gulab Singh, abducted on October 19 and was killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in front of villagers in a jan adalat (people's court) charging him of financial irregularities in Narayanpur District on October 21.
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October - 21 
Syed Ali Shah Geelani gave a call for their boycott, adds PTI. Describing the exercise as a ploy of the Government to gain time, Geelani said there was “no sincerity” towards finding a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem. “I am announcing from
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani gave a call for their boycott, adds PTI. Describing the exercise as a ploy of the Government to gain time, Geelani said there was “no sincerity” towards finding a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem. “I am announcing from the platform of this convention on Kashmir that nobody should meet the interlocutors when they visit the State. Do they not know what people in Kashmir want? What will these interlocutors do in their one-year-long mandate? They want to meet students, shopkeepers and everyone else but what do they want to know?” Geelani was speaking at “Convention on Kashmir – Azadi: The only Way,” organised by the Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP) in New Delhi.
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October - 21 
The CPI-Maoists have called for a 48-hour bandh (general shutdown) across the Dandakaranya region on October 22 and 23 to protest against the formation of the Dandakaranya Shanti Sangarshan Samiti (DKSSS) on October 2, 2010. In a statement mailed to
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The CPI-Maoists have called for a 48-hour bandh (general shutdown) across the Dandakaranya region on October 22 and 23 to protest against the formation of the Dandakaranya Shanti Sangarshan Samiti (DKSSS) on October 2, 2010. In a statement mailed to the correspondent of The Hindu, the CPI (Maoist) stated that while businesses in the region were expected to stay shut for the 48-hour period, the bandh would not affect schools or hospitals. While the leaders of the DKSSS describe their organisation as a Gandhian pressure group fighting for peace in the conflict-ridden State of Chhattisgarh, the Maoists has termed it a “fascist avatar of the Salwa Judum” and has called for its immediate dissolution. ‘Dandakaranya' is an archaic geographical term referring to Bastar District, Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, and parts of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, and is frequently used to describe the central Indian region currently controlled by the banned (CPI-Maoist).
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October - 21 
The Hindu reports that fresh operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were launched by joint forces in the Ayodhya Hill region of Purulia District on October 21.“Operations have been continuing in the entire Maoist-affected
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The Hindu reports that fresh operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were launched by joint forces in the Ayodhya Hill region of Purulia District on October 21.“Operations have been continuing in the entire Maoist-affected belt for a long time now. The fresh offensive is just a part of it,” said State Inspector-General (Western Range) Zulfikar Hasan.
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October - 21 
The Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) on October 21 arrested three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, Babu alias Nishachandra Ali of Bikaner, Arun Jain of Nagaur and Hafiz Abdul Majid of Jhalawar, allegedly involved in luring youths in ter
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The Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) on October 21 arrested three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, Babu alias Nishachandra Ali of Bikaner, Arun Jain of Nagaur and Hafiz Abdul Majid of Jhalawar, allegedly involved in luring youths in terror activities and sending them to Pakistan for training, reported Times of India. They were under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the LeT ‘commanders’ based in Pakistan were planning to carry out anti-India activities through the Indians trained as terrorists on Pakistani soil, according to an official release of Criminal Investigation Department. The anti-India activities included bomb explosions, circulation of counterfeit Indian currency, smuggling of arms and ammunition, fuelling communal riots and violence in the country and also working to ensure release of Pakistani terrorists from Indian prisons. During the course of investigations it has also come to light that the imprisoned Pakistani terrorists used to take other jailed Indian criminals into their confidence and involve them in terror activities. After their release, these criminals used to indulge in terrorist activities on the directives of the LeT ‘commanders’ of Pakistan, the release said. During the probe, it was also found that Pakistani spy Asgar Ali, who is being held in Jodhpur jail, used to lure Indian inmates to undergo training in Pakistani training camps and perpetrate terror in the country on the behest of Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’ Wahid alias Vikki Bhai. Among those who were lured by Asgar were Nisha Chandra Ali and Arun Jain. Both Ali and Jain had direct interaction with Vikki and plans were afoot to hand over huge quantity of counterfeit Indian currency to both of them, the release said. Efforts were made to obtain Indian passports for Ali and Jain and send them to Pakistan. However, as a number of criminal cases were pending against both of them, the passports were not issued, the release said. Plans were also made to send both of them to Pakistan through Nepal but it could not materialise, the release added. However, the LeT ‘commanders’ were successful in inducting Hafiz Abdul, who used to teach in a madrassa (seminary).
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October - 21 
The Security Forces on October 21 shot dead two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) who were on a mission to target the Army Headquarters of 15 Corps at Badamibagh cantonment and another camp at Haft Chinar in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jamm
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The Security Forces on October 21 shot dead two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) who were on a mission to target the Army Headquarters of 15 Corps at Badamibagh cantonment and another camp at Haft Chinar in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops launched a search cum cordon operation in the Malroo locality on Srinagar-Bandipora road late in the night of October 20 after receiving information about presence of at least three JeM militants in the house of one Abdul Majid Bhat, official sources said. The SFs started house-to-house search in the morning of October 21 and came under firing from the militants hiding inside the target house. Later, the SFs pounded two houses with mortars in the evening, resulting in the killing of two militants in the first house. The third militant is believed to be buried under the debris of second house, which will be searched today (October 22). "During initial investigations, the slain militants have been identified as Yusuf Bhai and Mumtaz," a Police spokesman said. He said Yusuf Bhai was an improvised explosive device expert (IED) expert and both the slain militants were highly trained. "According to Police sources, they had plans to carry out fidayeen attacks on Security Force establishments in and around Srinagar," he added. Senior Police officials said the militants were trying to infiltrate into the city in order to carry out attacks, hoping to catch the security apparatus off guard as it has been busy dealing with street violence since June 11, 2010. This is the first militant attack in Srinagar since January 6 suicide attack by militants in Lal Chowk area of the City.
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October - 21 
The SFs arrested a HM militant, Ghulam Ahmad Peer, from Fruit Mandi in Braripora in Handwara area of Kupwara District. Peer, who was an active militant for the past 16 years, had gone to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1994 for receiving training
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The SFs arrested a HM militant, Ghulam Ahmad Peer, from Fruit Mandi in Braripora in Handwara area of Kupwara District. Peer, who was an active militant for the past 16 years, had gone to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1994 for receiving training in arms handling. Two identity cards and a Pakistani passport were recovered from his possession at the time of the arrest.
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October - 21 
Times of India reports that a group of around 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze four vehicles deployed on road construction works at village Jhagadwahi in Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District in t
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Times of India reports that a group of around 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze four vehicles deployed on road construction works at village Jhagadwahi in Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of October 21. Police sources said that the Maoists poured diesel taken out from the vehicles on a tipper, a tractor, a tractor mounted water tank and a road roller before setting them ablaze. Reiterating their stand that Security Forces were responsible for the six civilians death in the Savargaon blast on October 8, the Maoists have given a fresh bandh (general shut down) call on October 22–23, in the District.
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October - 21 
Times of India reports that after a four-hour-long encounter in Gumla District on October 20, two Policemen went missing. The body of one of the two missing Policemen, identified as Falendra Mishra, was found near Uchdih-Ragunathpur village under Rai
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Times of India reports that after a four-hour-long encounter in Gumla District on October 20, two Policemen went missing. The body of one of the two missing Policemen, identified as Falendra Mishra, was found near Uchdih-Ragunathpur village under Raidih Police Station, 10 kilometres from the District headquarters of Gumla in the morning of October 21. Mishra hailed from Pupri village under Sitamarhi District of Bihar and was posted at Raidih Police Station of the District. Another Policeman Nageshwar Mishtri, who had gone missing, returned to Police headquarters in the night of October 21.
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October - 21 
Two HuM militants, Jahangir Ahmad Malla and Sajad Ahmad Bhat, were arrested by the SFs following a tip off about their presence in a house at Doabgah village of Sopore town, official sources said. They handed over two AK rifles, 100 ammunition rounds
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Two HuM militants, Jahangir Ahmad Malla and Sajad Ahmad Bhat, were arrested by the SFs following a tip off about their presence in a house at Doabgah village of Sopore town, official sources said. They handed over two AK rifles, 100 ammunition rounds and two UBGL shells to the SFs soon after their arrest.
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October - 21 
As the United States announced USD 2.29 billion in new military aid to Pakistan despite India's concerns in this regard, the US has said its ties with Islamabad do not come at the expense of India and vice-versa, Indian Express reported on October 22
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As the United States announced USD 2.29 billion in new military aid to Pakistan despite India's concerns in this regard, the US has said its ties with Islamabad do not come at the expense of India and vice-versa, Indian Express reported on October 22. "This is a subject (India's concerns about US military assistance to Pakistan) that comes up in all of our discussions with high-level Indian officials. It comes up in all of our discussions with high-level Pakistani officials," US State Department spokesman P J Crowley told reporters when asked about New Delhi's concerns on the issue. "We continue to provide the same message to both countries. This is not a zero-sum proposition. Our assistance to Pakistan does not come at the expense of India, and our relationship with India does not come at the expense of Pakistan," he said. Earlier on the day, the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a new USD two billion security assistance package for Pakistan, as she pushed Islamabad to take stronger action against terrorists within the country, thus ignoring India's concerns. She also announced 29 million aids to Pakistan in International Military Education and Training (IMET), thus increasing the total aid package to USD 2.29 billion.
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October - 21 
Pakistan on October 21 again warned that nothing less than a sustained and result-oriented dialogue with India to resolve the long-standing disputes including the Kashmir issue could ensure peace and prosperity in the region, reports Daily Times. Rep
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Pakistan on October 21 again warned that nothing less than a sustained and result-oriented dialogue with India to resolve the long-standing disputes including the Kashmir issue could ensure peace and prosperity in the region, reports Daily Times. Replying to a question at a weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said, “Aspirations of the people of Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) cannot be suppressed for ever and they will ultimately win their right of self-determination.” He called upon the international community to use its good offices with India to help settle this longstanding dispute. The spokesman rejected Indian claims that dialogue between the two countries in July 2010 failed because of the non-cooperative attitude of Pakistan. He explained that it was India’s attempt to underplay IHK and other important and unavoidable issues that caused the impasse in the meeting. Basit also said, “It was not possible for Pakistan to agree to a document which does not contain a clear time-frame of discussions on the issues”.
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October - 21 
Police arrested a militant, Bahadar Khan alias Patay, from a hideout in Mohammadzai village near the border of Orakzai Agency under Cantonment Police Station of Kohat District.
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Police arrested a militant, Bahadar Khan alias Patay, from a hideout in Mohammadzai village near the border of Orakzai Agency under Cantonment Police Station of Kohat District.
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October - 21 
Police arrested Riaz, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant of Kurram Agency Chapter [FATA], during a search operation following the killing of former Awami National Party (ANP) Hangu President Khogh Badshah in the night of October 21. Police c
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Police arrested Riaz, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant of Kurram Agency Chapter [FATA], during a search operation following the killing of former Awami National Party (ANP) Hangu President Khogh Badshah in the night of October 21. Police claimed that Riaz was the alleged mastermind behind the killing of Badshah, who was shot dead outside a mosque in Doaba village of Hangu.
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October - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed the house of a militant, Amjad, near Sawaldher village of Katlang under Chora Police Station in Mardan District. A cache of arms and explosives ere recovered from his house. SFs also neutralised the mines, planted by t
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed the house of a militant, Amjad, near Sawaldher village of Katlang under Chora Police Station in Mardan District. A cache of arms and explosives ere recovered from his house. SFs also neutralised the mines, planted by the militant near his house.
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October - 21 
Six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, a ‘commander’ among them, were killed and several others injured in a landmine blast along a road in the Marandi area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 21, report
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Six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, a ‘commander’ among them, were killed and several others injured in a landmine blast along a road in the Marandi area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 21, reports Daily Times. The local TTP ‘commander’, identified as Hakim Khan was suspected of attacking Pakistani troops and abducting people for ransom.
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October - 21 
Some unidentified assailants shot dead the Awami National Party’s (ANP) former District President Khogh Badshah along with his security guard in the Doaba area of Hangu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 21, reports Dawn.
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Some unidentified assailants shot dead the Awami National Party’s (ANP) former District President Khogh Badshah along with his security guard in the Doaba area of Hangu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 21, reports Dawn.
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October - 21 
The United States (US) Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke said on October 21 that the US would not play a direct role in resolving the Kashmir issue, reports Daily Times. The US envoy said Pakistan and India should find a ne
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The United States (US) Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke said on October 21 that the US would not play a direct role in resolving the Kashmir issue, reports Daily Times. The US envoy said Pakistan and India should find a negotiable solution to the dispute. The US could mediate only if both countries agree to it, he added. He also said the US did not want to interfere in Pakistan’s political affairs, adding that the US longs for consistency of the democratic process in the country. The Obama administration’s special envoy for the region acknowledged in response to a question that Pakistan-India tensions affected the Afghan situation, where the US has had a high-stakes military and diplomatic engagement since September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York’s twin towers and Pentagon.
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October - 21 
Yemeni Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 arrested 10 persons, among them five Pakistanis, for spreading extremist religious ideas in the outskirts of the capital Sanaa, reports Daily Times. The 10 persons, whose ages ranged from 27 to 65, were spre
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Yemeni Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 arrested 10 persons, among them five Pakistanis, for spreading extremist religious ideas in the outskirts of the capital Sanaa, reports Daily Times. The 10 persons, whose ages ranged from 27 to 65, were spreading extremist ideas among the population of the Dilaa Hamdan area, the Yemen’s Interior Ministry posted on its website.
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October - 21 
Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karin Landgren met Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 21 and expressed worry over the lack of progress in the peace process, repor
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Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karin Landgren met Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 21 and expressed worry over the lack of progress in the peace process, reports Nepal News. During the meeting Landgren said that the protracted political deadlock has obstructed the peace process, and underlined the need for early political consensus between the parties and start of works on the integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants. She also reminded Dahal that it would be impossible to carry out integration and rehabilitation within the remaining three months of UNMIN's term if the parties fail to gets their acts together.
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October - 21 
Police arrested two cadres of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha faction (PBCP-Janajudhha), identified as Mohammad Shajahan Ali (48) and Mohammad Jalal Uddin (35), along with two firearms at Kalogram village in Santhia sub-district of
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Police arrested two cadres of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party-Janajudhha faction (PBCP-Janajudhha), identified as Mohammad Shajahan Ali (48) and Mohammad Jalal Uddin (35), along with two firearms at Kalogram village in Santhia sub-district of Pabna District on October 21, reports Daily Star. The Police also recovered two guns from the outlaws.
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October - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 22 said that Union Government’s peace interlocutor P.C. Haldar had informed his Government that top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders had given him a ‘‘positive signal’’ for peace talks with the Gove
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 22 said that Union Government’s peace interlocutor P.C. Haldar had informed his Government that top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders had given him a ‘‘positive signal’’ for peace talks with the Government, reports Sentinel. Gogoi said that the State Government was trying its best to remove the legal hurdles for the release of the jailed ULFA leaders in the interests of the peace process, but the Court would have the last say on the matter. Meanwhile, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA Paresh Baruah extended his support to the agitation of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) against mega dams in Arunachal Pradesh and urged the people of Assam to back the KMSS in its agitation. In a statement issued to the press, he said that it was beyond doubt that the Lower Subansiri Project would do heavy damage to Assam.
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October - 22 
Four children were injured when they were fiddling with unexploded shells at Maloora where three militants were killed by SFs during a day-long gun battle on October 21. Official sources said four children on October 22 found unexploded shells from t
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Four children were injured when they were fiddling with unexploded shells at Maloora where three militants were killed by SFs during a day-long gun battle on October 21. Official sources said four children on October 22 found unexploded shells from the debris of houses which were damaged during the encounter. However, when they were playing with the shells, the shells exploded resulting in injuries to four children.
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October - 22 
IBN Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) assisted by State Police personnel in Rowghat area in Kanker District on October 22. Pol
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IBN Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) assisted by State Police personnel in Rowghat area in Kanker District on October 22. Police recovered some arms and explosives from the encounter site, Kanker Superintendent of Police, Ajay Yadav said.
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October - 22 
IBN Live reports that a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Phoren Singh Sardar, who has been active in West Bengal and Jharkhand for more than 15 years was arrested in a joint operation by the Bankura and
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IBN Live reports that a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Phoren Singh Sardar, who has been active in West Bengal and Jharkhand for more than 15 years was arrested in a joint operation by the Bankura and Jhargram Police in West Midnapore District on October 22. Sardar was wanted in connection with murder of Bandwan Police Station officer-in-charge Nilmadhab Das in November 2003. He was a part of the Maoist group that killed 14 Policemen at Saranda forest in Jharkhand in December 2003. He was also involved in the killing and burning alive the then ruling party leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Rabindranath Kar and his wife Anandomoyee Kar in January 2006. Hailing from Kesmar village in Belpahari Police Station of West Midnapore District, Sardar has nine murder cases pending against him in the District alone. Sardar had joined the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) around 12 years ago. Later, he switched over to the CPI-Maoist as a senior member of the squad headed by Madan Mahato that operates in the West Bengal-Jharkhand border areas. He was subsequently put in charge of the Belpahari and Barikul areas. A single-shotter gun, 3 cartridges, a 50-foot-long wire, detonators and Maoist posters were recovered from him, adds Times of India.
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October - 22 
In Purulia District, a Maoist ‘action squad member’ and four linkmen were arrested after an extensive search in Arsha, Balarampur and Bagmundi areas of Ayodhya hills, reports Sify.com. Purulia Police Superintendent Rajesh Yadav said, "Basanta Maji, a
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In Purulia District, a Maoist ‘action squad member’ and four linkmen were arrested after an extensive search in Arsha, Balarampur and Bagmundi areas of Ayodhya hills, reports Sify.com. Purulia Police Superintendent Rajesh Yadav said, "Basanta Maji, a member of Ayodhya squad and two linkmen, identified as Kanu Majhi and Sasthi Charan Mahato were arrested in the night of October 21. Two other linkmen, identified as Gurupada Pathoria and Samar Majhi were arrested in the morning of October 22.'"
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October - 22 
Nearly 80 trained militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, are waiting to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) to create trouble in the State in the run up to American President Barack Obama's visit
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Nearly 80 trained militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, are waiting to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) to create trouble in the State in the run up to American President Barack Obama's visit to India early November, reported Times of India. Intelligence inputs, available with security agencies, pointed out that the militants, belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e- Mohammad (JeM), Al Badar, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and other terror groups, are looking for opportunities to cross over to Jammu and Kashmir. "The next 10 days are very crucial. We have information that the militants will try to engage in violence in the run up to the US president's visit to India," a Government official said. The official said, "Militants may also try to attack security forces and public properties before or during the shift of government machinery from Srinagar to Jammu, the winter capital of the State, on November 4 and 5". "At present, there are about 500 active militants in the State, and there also is need for us to step up vigil in the border areas as the threat of infiltration persists," Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told reporters in Srinagar on October 21. "The leadership of various outfits such as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, HUJI [Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami] had done recess along the LoC to plan infiltration. The HM supreme and United Jihad Council (UJC) Chief Syed Sallaudin also visited camps to morally boost his cadres along the Indo-Pak border some time back," the sources said.
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October - 22 
Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley on October 22 as authorities imposed curfew in several parts of the Valley to foil the plans of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to hold a rally in Bijbehara t
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Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley on October 22 as authorities imposed curfew in several parts of the Valley to foil the plans of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to hold a rally in Bijbehara town of Anantnag District, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said curfew was imposed as a precautionary measure in Anantnag, Bijbehara and Shopian towns in South Kashmir to prevent the march to Bijbehara as announced in the 10-day protest schedule by Geelani. Curfew was also imposed in North Zone of Srinagar covering almost entire downtown Srinagar, Kupwara District town, Trehgam, Kralpora, Chotipora, Kulangam and Handwara areas in North Kashmir as these areas have witnessed violent protests after Friday prayers in the beginning of the ongoing unrest in Kashmir valley, the sources said. Meanwhile, a Police spokesman said, "There are no reports of any toward incident from any place across the Valley," adding there was no curfew in Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla and Bandipora Districts.
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October - 22 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, identified as Roopnath Bhengra, at Saiko village in Khunti District suspecting him as a Police informer on October 22. Deputy Superintendent of Police An
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, identified as Roopnath Bhengra, at Saiko village in Khunti District suspecting him as a Police informer on October 22. Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Shankar denied allegations that Bhengra had been an informer for the Police as alleged by the Maoists in a note left at the place. He said a search has been launched to trace the killers.
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October - 22 
SFs arrested one cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Khundongbram Abon Singh alias Senjai (29), on October 22 while conducting frisking and checking at Heirok Pt-III and Enganglok area of Thoubal District.
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SFs arrested one cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Khundongbram Abon Singh alias Senjai (29), on October 22 while conducting frisking and checking at Heirok Pt-III and Enganglok area of Thoubal District.
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October - 22 
The death toll in the encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants at Malroo in Srinagar rose to three after Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of another militant on October 22, the sources said. They said the search of the debris at M
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The death toll in the encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants at Malroo in Srinagar rose to three after Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of another militant on October 22, the sources said. They said the search of the debris at Malroo was started early in the morning to locate the third militant. According to preliminary investigation, the slain militant was one of the top ‘commanders’ of JeM and identified as Asadullah Bhai. As reported earlier, two JeM militants were killed in the encounter on October 21, while the third was believed to be killed.
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October - 22 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said its members would be deputed throughout Dimapur in order to check and prevent illegal activities. A press release from NSCN-IM stated that this step was being initiated in view of
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said its members would be deputed throughout Dimapur in order to check and prevent illegal activities. A press release from NSCN-IM stated that this step was being initiated in view of present situation that was confronting the Dimapur District by anti-social elements.
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October - 22 
The Rajasthan ATS on October 22 filed a charge sheet against five accused in the 2007 Ajmer blast, reported The Hindu. They have been charged with murder and defiling of a place of worship.
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The Rajasthan ATS on October 22 filed a charge sheet against five accused in the 2007 Ajmer blast, reported The Hindu. They have been charged with murder and defiling of a place of worship.
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October - 22 
The State Government on October 22 ordered releasing on parole Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who is in jail for eight months on compassionate ground. Shah, considered as a moderate separatist leader, was lodged in a prison
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The State Government on October 22 ordered releasing on parole Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who is in jail for eight months on compassionate ground. Shah, considered as a moderate separatist leader, was lodged in a prison at Kathua after he was arrested by Police in Srinagar under the Public Safety Act in February, 2010. He was arrested along with his one-time aide Nayeem Khan and Basharat, who claimed to be orchestrating stone-pelting.
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October - 22 
The United Naga Council (UNC) on October 22 announced to call a 12-hour 'total bandh' (general shut down) in the Districts of Chandel, Ukhrul and Tamenglong on October 25 demanding to expedite the ongoing 'Indo-Naga peace process', reports Imphal Fre
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The United Naga Council (UNC) on October 22 announced to call a 12-hour 'total bandh' (general shut down) in the Districts of Chandel, Ukhrul and Tamenglong on October 25 demanding to expedite the ongoing 'Indo-Naga peace process', reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 22 
Times of India reports that five Police personnel were killed on the spot and another injured when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast at Jhitkahi Bridge under Shyampur Bhataha Police Station in S
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Times of India reports that five Police personnel were killed on the spot and another injured when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast at Jhitkahi Bridge under Shyampur Bhataha Police Station in Sheohar District at around 8.45pm [IST] on October 22. The victims include the Station Head Officer (SHO) of Shyampur Bhataha Police Station, Praveen Kumar Singh and four Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) troopers. The incident occurred only 36 hours prior to Sheohar going to the polls in the second round of the Bihar Assembly Elections on October 24.
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October - 22 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 22 said the Police would take action in accordance with law over the speeches made by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others, reports The Hindu. Referring to Geelani’s speech at a seminar in New Delhi on Octobe
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 22 said the Police would take action in accordance with law over the speeches made by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others, reports The Hindu. Referring to Geelani’s speech at a seminar in New Delhi on October 21, he said, "If it is established prima facie that the laws have been violated, the Delhi Police will take action in accordance with the law.''
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October - 22 
A lieutenant colonel of the Pakistan Army and five other soldiers were killed when a roadside time bomb exploded in the Yakh Kandao area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. The Security Forces’ (SF) convoy of eight personnel was on its way to the
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A lieutenant colonel of the Pakistan Army and five other soldiers were killed when a roadside time bomb exploded in the Yakh Kandao area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. The Security Forces’ (SF) convoy of eight personnel was on its way to the Thall town from Ghiljo area of Orakzai Agency when it was attacked by terrorists through a remote-controlled device. Two SF personnel were also injured.
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October - 22 
An improvised explosive device (IED), detonated through a remote control, killed five persons and injured 22 others inside a mosque in Pishtakhara suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on October 22, reports Daily Times. "
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An improvised explosive device (IED), detonated through a remote control, killed five persons and injured 22 others inside a mosque in Pishtakhara suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on October 22, reports Daily Times. "It was a home-made device that killed three persons on the spot and wounded 22 others," Senior Police Official Ejaz Khan said. Two injured persons succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
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October - 22 
At least 10 militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships targeted militant hideouts in Dumbaki and Nowwandi areas of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 22, reports Dawn.
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At least 10 militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships targeted militant hideouts in Dumbaki and Nowwandi areas of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 22, reports Dawn.
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October - 22 
On October 22, a Pakistani national, Adnan Mirza (33), who moved to Texas in US on a student visa, was sentenced to 15 years in jail for conspiring to provide material support to the Taliban and illegal gun possession, reports Dawn. Adnan Mirza was a
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On October 22, a Pakistani national, Adnan Mirza (33), who moved to Texas in US on a student visa, was sentenced to 15 years in jail for conspiring to provide material support to the Taliban and illegal gun possession, reports Dawn. Adnan Mirza was among several men arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2006 for engaging in at least six terrorism training sessions during weekend camping trips near Houston. The FBI also uncovered evidence that Mirza, who was attending a local community college, and the others were planning to send money to the Taliban. Mirza, who has been in custody since his arrest, was convicted in May 2010 of nine conspiracy and weapons charges.
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October - 22 
Police recovered stolen NATO goods at Kharkhano market, a known centre of smuggled goods on the outskirts of Peshawar near the border with Khyber Agency in Federally Administer Tribal Areas (FATA). The warehouse was owned by an Afghanistan national w
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Police recovered stolen NATO goods at Kharkhano market, a known centre of smuggled goods on the outskirts of Peshawar near the border with Khyber Agency in Federally Administer Tribal Areas (FATA). The warehouse was owned by an Afghanistan national who managed to escape.
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October - 22 
SFs arrested a local Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ and 17 other militants in the Chengazo area of Bajaur Agency. Officials said the search operation was launched overnight on receiving information that a group of militants had sneaked
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SFs arrested a local Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ and 17 other militants in the Chengazo area of Bajaur Agency. Officials said the search operation was launched overnight on receiving information that a group of militants had sneaked into Chengazo area, some 12 kilometers from Bajaur Agency headquarters Khar, and was planning attacks on security checkposts. Houses of four locals who provided shelter to the militants were also destroyed. These locals were also arrested.
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October - 22 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government degree college in the Malakdin Khel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government degree college in the Malakdin Khel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn.
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October - 22 
Unidentified militants blew up the Government College Kohe Sher Haider in Malik Deen Khel of Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency in the night of October 22. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Unidentified militants blew up the Government College Kohe Sher Haider in Malik Deen Khel of Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency in the night of October 22. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 22 
According to Kantipuronline, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Nepal’s Ambassador to India Rukma Shamsher Rana to ask him to explain the Solukhumbu incident on October 6 when some UCPN-M cadres misbehaved with Indian Ambassador to N
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According to Kantipuronline, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Nepal’s Ambassador to India Rukma Shamsher Rana to ask him to explain the Solukhumbu incident on October 6 when some UCPN-M cadres misbehaved with Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood. According to Government sources, on October 6, irate UCPN-M cadres greeted Sood with black flags, while one of them hurled a shoe at a team of visiting Indian Embassy officials.
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October - 22 
Minister for Federal Affairs, Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Minendra Rijal said on October 22 that a Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government will be completely unacceptable to his party [Nepali Congress (NC)] until the tim
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Minister for Federal Affairs, Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Minendra Rijal said on October 22 that a Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government will be completely unacceptable to his party [Nepali Congress (NC)] until the time the peace process reaches a logical conclusion, reports Nepal Times. He, however, said his party will accept a Government under Maoist leadership in the present situation only after all its weapons and combatants are brought under the control of the Army Integration Special Committee, which he believed will ensure peace and Constitution.
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October - 22 
15 Hizb-ut Tawhid militants were arrested by the Police from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj Districts on October 22, reports Daily Star. In Rajshahi, Police arrested 12 militants of the outfit, two of them women, in two operations at the city's Budhpar
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15 Hizb-ut Tawhid militants were arrested by the Police from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj Districts on October 22, reports Daily Star. In Rajshahi, Police arrested 12 militants of the outfit, two of them women, in two operations at the city's Budhpara area. 17 books, 18 compact disks (CD) and 20 leaflets on Jihad were also seized from the outlaws. M. Rabiul Islam, officer-in-charge (OIC) of Motihar Police Station, said locals called Police when the cadres were distributing books and leaflets in the area and asking people to join the organisation. In Chapainawabganj town, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three Tawhid militants, including the District Ameer (Chief) at Rehaichar. The RAB personnel recovered some books on Jihad and leaflets from them.
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October - 23 
About 1400 militants from different parts of the State with majority of them drawn from Kashmir Valley were still putting up in training camps of various outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Daily Excelsior reported on October 24.
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About 1400 militants from different parts of the State with majority of them drawn from Kashmir Valley were still putting up in training camps of various outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Daily Excelsior reported on October 24. Some of them have been readied by Pakistan Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to push them into the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). This has been disclosed by Abdul Waris alias Tauseef Illahi son of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Kishtwar and Musarat Hussain Zargar alias Firdous son of Ghulam Qadir, a resident of Gandoh, Doda, the two close confidant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supremo Syed Salahuddin during their continued interrogation by the Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu. Illahi and Zargar, who had taken aerial route to enter India from Pakistan via Nepal and subsequently reached Jammu from New Delhi where they were arrested, were reported to have disclosed that majority of 1400 militants from Jammu and Kashmir were affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM outfits while the number of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants has considerably gone down as its cadre have mostly diverted to the LeT outfit. According to them, some new militant groups have also cropped up in Pakistan and PoK but their strength was not much significant. Meanwhile, Army Chief General V K Singh said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is being used as a "beating stick" by the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. "We are unnecessarily playing into the hands of separatists for whom this is a beating stick," he stated. The AFSPA was being "unnecessarily demonised" although it had "nothing to do with the present unrest (in Kashmir)", he said
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October - 23 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two cadres of the People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) backed by it in West Midnapore District on October 23, reports Hindustan Times. The bodies of PCPA members Bisw
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two cadres of the People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) backed by it in West Midnapore District on October 23, reports Hindustan Times. The bodies of PCPA members Biswanath Mahato and Pradip Mahato were found beside a pond at Nandalalpur in Jhargram, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operation) Mukesh Kumar said. Top District Police sources said the two were killed over differences with Maoists on division of money extorted from local businessmen.
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October - 23 
IANS reports that five youths who planned to become Special Police Officers (SPOs) were abducted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Awapalli in Bijapur District, 500 kilometres south of Raipur, on October 23.
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IANS reports that five youths who planned to become Special Police Officers (SPOs) were abducted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Awapalli in Bijapur District, 500 kilometres south of Raipur, on October 23.
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October - 23 
Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police arrested the alleged "chief recruiting agent" of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Dikseng M. Sangma and two of his close aides, Wallen Ch. Marak and Stingson Ch. Marak, from East Garo Hills District on
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Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police arrested the alleged "chief recruiting agent" of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Dikseng M. Sangma and two of his close aides, Wallen Ch. Marak and Stingson Ch. Marak, from East Garo Hills District on October 23, even as Operation Durama continues in a bid to arrest the outfit’s cadres. According to East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP), Sylvester Nongtnger, Sangma had admitted that around three cadres of the GNLA had been recruited in the first and second batch. He added that on Sangma’s lead, a GNLA camp was neutralised at Dorengkigre on October 24 though the outfit’s cadres had left much before the Police arrived. The SP said on October 20, the Police had neutralised the outfit’s general store, which was hidden deep inside the forest of Durama, around 9 kilometres from Adugre village. Uniforms, magazine pouches, rifle slings, generator, and food items were destroyed on the spot.
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October - 23 
The Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, identified as Makkhan Singh, from Barhni area of Sidharthnagar District on the Indo-Nepal border in the night of October 23, Daily Excelsior
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The Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, identified as Makkhan Singh, from Barhni area of Sidharthnagar District on the Indo-Nepal border in the night of October 23, Daily Excelsior reported. ATS personnel also recovered one mobile phone along with Indian and foreign currencies from the accused. Makkhan was arrested when he was going to Punjab to acquire a fresh passport to leave India. The arrestee, a resident of Garhshanker in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab, was involved in several cases of terrorist acts in Punjab. UP Additional Director General of Police (ATS) Brij Lal said on October 24 that Makkhan is a close associate of BKI chief Badhawa Singh, who is hiding in Pakistan at present. Makkhan had stayed in several foreign countries since 1987 and after returning to India in 1997, he joined the banned outfit. He also received terrorist training in Pakistan and stayed there for more than nine years. Makkhan sneaked into India from Gurudaspur (Punjab) border in November 2009 and assisted other people in terrorist acts. Makkhan is the second BKI terrorist arrested in UP after Gurjant Singh who was arrested in September, also from the Indo-Nepal border.
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October - 23 
The Hindu reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jakhyamutha Majhi, Aphira Badamajhi and Ajit Badamajhi were arrested from Baligudi and Sapalaguda villages under Adbaba Police Station in Gajapati
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The Hindu reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jakhyamutha Majhi, Aphira Badamajhi and Ajit Badamajhi were arrested from Baligudi and Sapalaguda villages under Adbaba Police Station in Gajapati District in the night of October 23. Ajit and Aphira were residents of Sapalaguda, while Jakhyamutha was from Baligudi. Police recovered three country guns and Maoist literature from them.
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October - 23 
The Maoists abducted an intelligence branch inspector, Partha Biswas, and an NGO worker, Samarjit Basu, from a place four kilometres west of Barabhum in Ayodhya area of Purulia District. He was on leave and had gone there for work in connection with
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The Maoists abducted an intelligence branch inspector, Partha Biswas, and an NGO worker, Samarjit Basu, from a place four kilometres west of Barabhum in Ayodhya area of Purulia District. He was on leave and had gone there for work in connection with an NGO he ran there. Maoist sources said that the two were in their custody, but did not state any condition for their release.
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October - 23 
The Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested two top militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Railway Station soon after they landed in Jammu by a train from New Delhi. The militants had been in Pakistan since 1999 where they had been training the mi
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested two top militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Railway Station soon after they landed in Jammu by a train from New Delhi. The militants had been in Pakistan since 1999 where they had been training the militants after completion of their own training. The arrested militants have been identified as Basharat Ahmed, a resident of Gandoh in Doda District and Musharat Hussain of Kishtwar District. The militants disclosed that they were sent on a confirmed visa and passport by HM leadership from Karachi (Pakistan) to Nepal by air. From Nepal, they entered into India by a bus. They reached Uttar Pradesh and then New Delhi. From Delhi, they reached Jammu by train where they were arrested. The militants were planning to travel to Doda by a TATA Sumo where they had to mobilize local youth into militancy in Doda and Kishtwar Districts and offer them training in handling of weapons in upper reaches. The militants had been promised that a group of militants already operating in Doda and Kishtwar Districts and over ground network of HM will help them in co-ordinating their activities.
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October - 23 
Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District in Jammu & Kashmir on October 23, reports Daily Excelsior. "An infiltration bid was foiled by the troops in Uri sector i
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Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District in Jammu & Kashmir on October 23, reports Daily Excelsior. "An infiltration bid was foiled by the troops in Uri sector in the wee hours. So far, three militants have been killed and the operation is still in progress," Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said. The Army troops laid an ambush at Lacchipora in Uri sector late last night after receiving information about a group of militants trying to infiltrate in the Valley from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), official sources said.
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October - 23 
Times of India reports that a group of 40 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a panchayat (village level local self-government institution) office in Nulliguda of Podia block under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malk
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Times of India reports that a group of 40 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a panchayat (village level local self-government institution) office in Nulliguda of Podia block under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on October 23. The Maoists set ablaze the plastic pipes and looted iron rods and other articles stored in the godown, adds Orissadairy.com. They left some leaflets at the spot, demanding the Government to stop killing their cadres in the name of Operation Green Hunt and withdraw the Border Security Forces (BSF) from the District.
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October - 23 
Troops of 23 Assam Rifles launched an operation in Taretkhul area of Ukhrul District and arrested two cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on October 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militants were identified a
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Troops of 23 Assam Rifles launched an operation in Taretkhul area of Ukhrul District and arrested two cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on October 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militants were identified as Khong Bantabom Lyatomba Meetei (44) and Thangjam Binoy Meetei (47). One Mobile hand set was recovered from them.
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October - 23 
Troops of 28 Assam Rifles and 33 Assam Rifles launched a joint operation in the area of Thanga Salam of Imphal West District and arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Jeevan (34) on Octo
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Troops of 28 Assam Rifles and 33 Assam Rifles launched a joint operation in the area of Thanga Salam of Imphal West District and arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Jeevan (34) on October 23. Two Mobile hand sets were recovered from the arrested militant.
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October - 23 
23 militants were killed and another 19 injured when Security Forces (SFs) stepped up action against militants in Orakzai Agency and the adjacent Kurram Agency on October 23, reports Dawn. Troops backed by helicopter gunships targeted militant hideou
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23 militants were killed and another 19 injured when Security Forces (SFs) stepped up action against militants in Orakzai Agency and the adjacent Kurram Agency on October 23, reports Dawn. Troops backed by helicopter gunships targeted militant hideouts in different areas of Orakzai Agency, destroying several hideouts. The sources said that 18 militants were killed and 12 injured in the shelling. The forces intensified the operation after a lieutenant-colonel and five soldiers lost their lives in a roadside bomb blast on October 22. A search operation was conducted in Ghundai area and landmines and ammunition were seized.
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October - 23 
Driver and cleaner of a container, carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan, that was coming from Karachi (Sindh) to Kandahar (Afghanistan), were injured when unidentified militants opened fire near Wadh area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan o
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Driver and cleaner of a container, carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan, that was coming from Karachi (Sindh) to Kandahar (Afghanistan), were injured when unidentified militants opened fire near Wadh area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan on October 23, reports Daily Times. However, the attackers managed to escape from the incident site.
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October - 23 
Intelligence reports on October 23 revealed that as many as 23 terrorists have entered Islamabad and Lahore to attack senior Police officers, bureaucrats and important buildings reports Daily Times. The report also said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pak
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Intelligence reports on October 23 revealed that as many as 23 terrorists have entered Islamabad and Lahore to attack senior Police officers, bureaucrats and important buildings reports Daily Times. The report also said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has planned attacks on religious leaders and activists of two particular sects, Barelvi and Shia, and their business interests. According to intelligence reports, 23 terrorists (TTP) had been dispatched from the Tribal Areas, and report suggested they could have reached the federal and provincial capitals. Another intelligence report revealed that the TTP extremists had planned attacks on the clerics of Sunni (Barelvi) and Shia sects, their markets and business centres across the province.
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October - 23 
Local people shot dead a suspected militant in Chinarak area of Kurram Agency when he was planting an explosive device along a road.
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Local people shot dead a suspected militant in Chinarak area of Kurram Agency when he was planting an explosive device along a road.
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October - 23 
one trooper was injured when a landmine explosion, planted by militants along the roadside, went off in Ziarat Chowk of Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency in FATA on October 23. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand chapter spokesman Sajjad Momand clai
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one trooper was injured when a landmine explosion, planted by militants along the roadside, went off in Ziarat Chowk of Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency in FATA on October 23. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand chapter spokesman Sajjad Momand claimed responsibility for the explosion while talking to journalists in Mohmand Press Club.
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October - 23 
SFs pounded militant hideouts in central tehsil (revenue unit) of Kurram Agency. Five militants were killed and seven others were injured.
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SFs pounded militant hideouts in central tehsil (revenue unit) of Kurram Agency. Five militants were killed and seven others were injured.
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October - 23 
Two militants, identified as Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Iqbal, were killed when they tried to escape from the custody of SFs in Arain area of Behrain in the Swat District on October 23. Sources said that two militants, in the custody of SFs, were br
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Two militants, identified as Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Iqbal, were killed when they tried to escape from the custody of SFs in Arain area of Behrain in the Swat District on October 23. Sources said that two militants, in the custody of SFs, were brought to Arain village to locate arms and explosives dumped in the area.
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October - 23 
On October 23, Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commissioner General of Essential Services, said that 306 former LTTE militants are to be released after rehabilitation, Xinhua reported. "We will be releasing 306 of them this afternoon", Ranasinghe said
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On October 23, Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commissioner General of Essential Services, said that 306 former LTTE militants are to be released after rehabilitation, Xinhua reported. "We will be releasing 306 of them this afternoon", Ranasinghe said, adding that over 4,000 of them had been rehabilitated and released. "We hope to complete the release of all female ex-combatants rehabilitated by the end of this month", Ranasinghe added. Some 11000 ex-LTTE militants either surrendered or were arrested by the military at the conclusion of the Eelam War IV in May 2009.
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October - 23 
The Central Province Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) arrested a former Vice Chairman of the Talawakelle Urban Council allegedly for aiding and abetting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist activities, Daily News reported on Octobe
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The Central Province Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) arrested a former Vice Chairman of the Talawakelle Urban Council allegedly for aiding and abetting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist activities, Daily News reported on October 24. Police have received information that the suspect had taken estate youth for arms training in the North and has assisted the LTTE in transporting explosives to the estates. The TID also took into custody two T56 rifles that had had been buried in an estate in Talawakele, adds Daily Mirror.
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October - 23 
The Government will indict some 1,000 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in custody on charges of involvement in terrorism during the nearly three decades ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka that came to an end in May 2009, PTI reported o
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The Government will indict some 1,000 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in custody on charges of involvement in terrorism during the nearly three decades ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka that came to an end in May 2009, PTI reported on October 24. D.E.W. Gunasekara, Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister, said these former LTTE cadres are being held on charges of their involvement in terrorism. According to the Colombo Page, the Government has decided to indict some 1,000 former LTTE cadres who are currently in custody and release 23 former women LTTE cadres on October 25 (today). Gunasekara said the Government has so far rehabilitated and released some 4,460 former LTTE cadres, including 304 females. The Government continues to screen refugees in military-run camps for LTTE militants.
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October - 24 
14 cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) anti-talk faction were arrested on October 24 from two places in Nagaland, reports Assam Tribune, quoting PTI. According to the Police sources, among the 14 arrested, 10 newly-recruited ca
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14 cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) anti-talk faction were arrested on October 24 from two places in Nagaland, reports Assam Tribune, quoting PTI. According to the Police sources, among the 14 arrested, 10 newly-recruited cadres of NDFB were arrested in Mon District while they were entering the State through Tizit inter-State check gate in wee hours. They were believed to be on their way to training camps in bordering Myanmar.
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October - 24 
A combined team of Bishnupur District Police and troops of Gorkha Rifles arrested three over ground workers (OGWs) of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Keinou and Yumnam Khunou Mamang Leikai on October 24. The OGWs
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A combined team of Bishnupur District Police and troops of Gorkha Rifles arrested three over ground workers (OGWs) of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Keinou and Yumnam Khunou Mamang Leikai on October 24. The OGWs were identified as Sawaibam Ningol Angangcha alias Panthoibi (30), Ibungo (28) and Oinam Somananda alias Sanjoy Macha (32). They disclosed that they were involved in extortion activities.
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October - 24 
A soldier was killed as Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and heavy firing on Indian positions at the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the evening of October 24, reported Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lie
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A soldier was killed as Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and heavy firing on Indian positions at the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the evening of October 24, reported Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Viplav Nath said, "It was automatic small arms firing couple with use of heavy caliber weapons like Rocket Projectile Guns (RPGs). The firing lasted 15 minutes’’, he said, adding the troops didn’t retaliate. He added that an infiltration attempt by the militants under the cover of Pakistan Army firing can’t be ruled out.
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October - 24 
Addressing a press conference at Warangal on October 24, the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) K. Aravinda Rao said that Maoists are regrouping, reports The Hindu. "We have information that Maoists were staying for a longer time in Kham
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Addressing a press conference at Warangal on October 24, the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) K. Aravinda Rao said that Maoists are regrouping, reports The Hindu. "We have information that Maoists were staying for a longer time in Khammam District and staying for two to three days in Warangal District frequently. They are trying to activate their old cadres and form new groups again," the DGP said. The Police have confirmed that Maoists from Chhattisgarh and Orissa were crossing over into Khammam and Warangal Districts to regroup into a formidable force.
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October - 24 
Four traders were arrested from Bisra town in Sundergarh District on charges of supplying explosives and other materials to Maoists on October 24, Police said, reports Sify.com. Several gelatine sticks, detonators, fuse wires and other materials were
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Four traders were arrested from Bisra town in Sundergarh District on charges of supplying explosives and other materials to Maoists on October 24, Police said, reports Sify.com. Several gelatine sticks, detonators, fuse wires and other materials were seized from them, Superintendent of Police Diptesh Patnaik told IANS.
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October - 24 
Heavily-armed Maoists, raided booth No. 166 in Runnisyedpur Assembly constituency in Sitamarhi District and set ablaze an electronic voting machine and other poll material, SP Rakesh Kumar Rathi said, reports Economic Times. Three poll personnel were
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Heavily-armed Maoists, raided booth No. 166 in Runnisyedpur Assembly constituency in Sitamarhi District and set ablaze an electronic voting machine and other poll material, SP Rakesh Kumar Rathi said, reports Economic Times. Three poll personnel were reportedly went missing after the incident, but the SP ruled out their abduction by the Maoists. Times of India adds that three polling personnel, identified as Baldeo Yadav, Krishananandan Singh and Satyendra Patel, who had been missing from Suhailgarh in Sitamarhi District since October 23, after Maoists raided a polling centre were released at a village in the District in the evening of October 24, Sitamarhi SP Rakesh Rathi said.
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October - 24 
Hundreds of vendors on October 24 closed down their business at one of the busiest bazaars at Super Market in Dimapur to protest against illegal "tax" collection by militants, reports Telegraph. According to vendors, militants collect INR 10-30 daily
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Hundreds of vendors on October 24 closed down their business at one of the busiest bazaars at Super Market in Dimapur to protest against illegal "tax" collection by militants, reports Telegraph. According to vendors, militants collect INR 10-30 daily as "tax" and INR 200 as "store tax".
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October - 24 
IANS reports that a Class 10 student, identified as Kartik Mahato, was shot at and injured by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chandra village in West Midnapore District on October 24.
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IANS reports that a Class 10 student, identified as Kartik Mahato, was shot at and injured by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chandra village in West Midnapore District on October 24.
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October - 24 
In Muzaffarpur District, vehicles of State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Dinesh Prasad Kushawaha and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee Veena Devi were attacked at two different places in their respective Minapur and Gayghat constitu
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In Muzaffarpur District, vehicles of State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Dinesh Prasad Kushawaha and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee Veena Devi were attacked at two different places in their respective Minapur and Gayghat constituencies. While the minister escaped unhurt, his bodyguard suffered injuries in the attack.
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October - 24 
Times of India reports that defying Maoist boycott call, Bihar recorded 52.55% voter turnout — about 9% more than 2009 Parliamentary elections — in the second round of the Bihar assembly polls for 45 constituencies on October 24.
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Times of India reports that defying Maoist boycott call, Bihar recorded 52.55% voter turnout — about 9% more than 2009 Parliamentary elections — in the second round of the Bihar assembly polls for 45 constituencies on October 24.
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October - 24 
Times of India reports that more than 60 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of a sarpanch (head of panchayat, village level local self Government institution), Guddu Sharma, using dynamite at Mahipalpur villa
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Times of India reports that more than 60 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of a sarpanch (head of panchayat, village level local self Government institution), Guddu Sharma, using dynamite at Mahipalpur village under Maker Police Station in Saran District in the evening of October 24. Saran Superintendent of Police (SP) A. K. Satyarthi said that there was no report of any casualty, adding, "Only a portion of Sharma's house was blown up." Later, a fierce gun battle broke out between the Maoists and Police, adds Sify.com. According to reports, over 100 Maoists were present at the location and engaged with the Police personnel.
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October - 24 
A militant ‘commander’, identified as Hazrat Omar, was killed when SFs repulsed a militant attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) camp in the Mahmadghat area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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A militant ‘commander’, identified as Hazrat Omar, was killed when SFs repulsed a militant attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) camp in the Mahmadghat area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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October - 24 
At least 13 militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army shelled their hideouts in Torkani and Yakh Kandao areas of the Upper tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (
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At least 13 militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army shelled their hideouts in Torkani and Yakh Kandao areas of the Upper tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 24, reports Dawn. While four militant hideouts were also destroyed, the Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a cache of landmines and explosives.
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October - 24 
Five militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chaparyal and Kharerai areas of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 24, reports Dawn. The slain militants were identified as Haider
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Five militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chaparyal and Kharerai areas of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 24, reports Dawn. The slain militants were identified as Haider Ali of Khareri, Mian Bakhtzada of Sambat, Meraj Gul of Gojar Banr, Naeem Shah of Neelagram and Abdul Jabbar of Owesha Matta. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 24 
Militants attacked a security post in Bhai Daag area of Baizai tehsil near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency.
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Militants attacked a security post in Bhai Daag area of Baizai tehsil near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency.
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October - 24 
The United Sates (US) special envoy to Af-Pak region Richard Holbrooke on October 24 said he has no evidence to support media reports stating Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistan Army are opposed to the peace talks between Afghanistan Gover
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The United Sates (US) special envoy to Af-Pak region Richard Holbrooke on October 24 said he has no evidence to support media reports stating Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistan Army are opposed to the peace talks between Afghanistan Government and Taliban, reports Indian Express. "I do not have personal evidence or intelligence that supports that interpretation (the reports) of what has been going on," Holbrooke told CNN in an interview. Holbrooke said bringing peace in Afghanistan is of "the most vital importance" to US security interests. "We have our goals, we have our strategy... it (terror activities in the region) directly affects the homeland security of our nation. In addition, Holbrooke said that top ranking Taliban leaders are showing interest in talks with the US-backed Government in Kabul in increasing numbers, as pressure mounts from an intensifying NATO military campaign, but he, cautioned that the feelers so far add up to "contacts and discussions" rather than peace negotiations to end a war now in its tenth year.
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October - 24 
Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade on the Levies office in Khuzdar, causing some damage to the property. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade on the Levies office in Khuzdar, causing some damage to the property. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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October - 24 
Unidentified militants blew up two schools by detonating explosive devices, at Manogai Mandal village in Salarzai tehsil of Bajaur Agency on October 24, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants blew up two schools by detonating explosive devices, at Manogai Mandal village in Salarzai tehsil of Bajaur Agency on October 24, reports Daily Times.
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October - 24 
unidentified militants, riding on a motorbike, shot at and injured the driver and set ablaze two NATO vehicles, carrying supplies for troops in Afghanistan, at Baghbana town of Khuzdar District on October 24, reported Daily Times.
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unidentified militants, riding on a motorbike, shot at and injured the driver and set ablaze two NATO vehicles, carrying supplies for troops in Afghanistan, at Baghbana town of Khuzdar District on October 24, reported Daily Times.
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October - 24 
According to Himalayan Times, an all-party meeting agreed upon extending the term of the high-level taskforce which was set up on October 11 to address the contentious issues related to the new constitution by 11 days. The seven-member taskforce comp
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According to Himalayan Times, an all-party meeting agreed upon extending the term of the high-level taskforce which was set up on October 11 to address the contentious issues related to the new constitution by 11 days. The seven-member taskforce comprising top leaders of major political parties had presented its report to the meeting of 27 parties representing the Constituent Assembly and demanded more time to solve the differences among parties regarding the constitution-writing procedure.
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October - 24 
The Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood appealed to Rastriya Janasakti Party (RJP) Chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa on October 24 to lend support to NC Parliamentary Party leader Ram Chandra Poudel in the PM elections.
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The Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood appealed to Rastriya Janasakti Party (RJP) Chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa on October 24 to lend support to NC Parliamentary Party leader Ram Chandra Poudel in the PM elections.
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October - 24 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice chairman Mohan Baidya aka ‘Kiran’ on October 24 urged the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to form a coalition Government saying that his
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice chairman Mohan Baidya aka ‘Kiran’ on October 24 urged the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to form a coalition Government saying that his party will stay in the opposition bench, reports Kantipuronline. "There are chances that the Maoists will stay in opposition," said the Maoist leader, at a programme in Kathmandu. Baidya added, "Foreign elements are not going to let the Maoist form the Government, so it’s better the NC and UML form a majority Government by forging an alliance."
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October - 24 
Police arrested a cadre of the Janajudhha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajudhha), identified as Anup Roy (35), at Chararboti village under Dakope sub-district of Khulna District on October 24, reports Daily Star. According to the
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Police arrested a cadre of the Janajudhha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajudhha), identified as Anup Roy (35), at Chararboti village under Dakope sub-district of Khulna District on October 24, reports Daily Star. According to the Police, Anup Roy had surrendered to Police laying down his arms in 1999 in response to a call by the Government to take advantage of general amnesty.
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October - 25 
A bomb was found at the Keishampat Thiyam Leikai residence of one Salam Biren (65). The bomb was retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police. Salam Biren, who is a retired Executive Engineer of Public Works Department, Electrical Circle, said th
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A bomb was found at the Keishampat Thiyam Leikai residence of one Salam Biren (65). The bomb was retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police. Salam Biren, who is a retired Executive Engineer of Public Works Department, Electrical Circle, said that he had no idea who and why the bomb was placed at his residence.
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October - 25 
A designated court for Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) cases in Chennai in Tamil Nadu dropped all charges against Velupillai Prabhakaran, the slain Chief of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and his trusted lieutena
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A designated court for Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) cases in Chennai in Tamil Nadu dropped all charges against Velupillai Prabhakaran, the slain Chief of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and his trusted lieutenant and LTTE intelligence Chief Pottu Amman on the basis of a Central Bureau of Investigation report, Times of India reported on October 26. This is the first official acknowledgment by India of Prabhakaran's death.
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October - 25 
According to Times of India, India’s first station for the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN), proposed in the wake of the 26/11 attacks, would be inaugurated at Tarapore in Maharashtra in 2010, Defence Minister AK Antony said on October 25. Antony s
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According to Times of India, India’s first station for the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN), proposed in the wake of the 26/11 attacks, would be inaugurated at Tarapore in Maharashtra in 2010, Defence Minister AK Antony said on October 25. Antony said that the CSN system will provide a big boost to "our real time maritime domain awareness". "There is an urgent need to keep our vast maritime zones under effective round-the-year surveillance by utilising all the assets at our disposal," he added.
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October - 25 
DNA reports that a group of 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Dhansai Kovasi (65), in Karaki village in Kanker District on October 25. The Maoists were apparently angry over the victim Kovasi, as hi
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DNA reports that a group of 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Dhansai Kovasi (65), in Karaki village in Kanker District on October 25. The Maoists were apparently angry over the victim Kovasi, as his two daughters had joined the Police Force and he had refused to budge under the Maoists pressure asking him to force his daughters to quit the force, Police said. Kovasi's daughters, Uma and Nirmala, had joined the Police Force in 2006 and are posted in Narayanpur and Kanker Districts respectively, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Yadav said.
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October - 25 
Economic Times reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres continued to keep eight abducted persons in captivity in Bijapur District, Police said on October 25. The Maoists had abducted five members of a Special Police Office
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Economic Times reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres continued to keep eight abducted persons in captivity in Bijapur District, Police said on October 25. The Maoists had abducted five members of a Special Police Officer's (SPO) family on October 22, from a bus in the District. Further, Maoists abducted five more youths from Awapalli area of the same District on October 23. The Maoists also abducted one person from Usur locality of the same District on October 24, taking the total number of people abducted to 11. However, the Maoists released three persons of the SPO's family late on October 24. Officials at the Police Headquarters say that Police and paramilitary personnel have launched a drive to trace the abducted civilians.
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October - 25 
Four Maoists were arrested by a team of the District Force and SPOs from Hallur village under Bhairamgarh area on October 25, reports Sify.com.
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Four Maoists were arrested by a team of the District Force and SPOs from Hallur village under Bhairamgarh area on October 25, reports Sify.com.
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October - 25 
IBN Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pabitra Madhi (32), of Lachipeta village under MV-79 Police Station was arrested from Lachipeta forests by the Security Force personnel in a combing oper
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IBN Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pabitra Madhi (32), of Lachipeta village under MV-79 Police Station was arrested from Lachipeta forests by the Security Force personnel in a combing operation in Malkangiri District on October 25. Madhi, a ‘deputy commander’ of Motu Naxal dalam (squad), confessed his involvement in a series of attacks, including the planting of a landmine in the newly-constructed jail at MV-79 and blasting of panchayat (village level local self Government institution)) buildings at Malabaram and Malyamunda under Motu Police Station in the District.
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October - 25 
Imphal Free Press reports that the Naga Students community, Delhi, took out a silent rally in Delhi on October 25 and submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging him to expedite the "Indo-Naga peace process."
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Imphal Free Press reports that the Naga Students community, Delhi, took out a silent rally in Delhi on October 25 and submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging him to expedite the "Indo-Naga peace process."
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October - 25 
Imphal West District Police arrested Laishram Rupachandra alias Sagor alias Sanatomba (51), the ‘division secretary-II’ of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), from Khuman Lampak, near telephon
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Imphal West District Police arrested Laishram Rupachandra alias Sagor alias Sanatomba (51), the ‘division secretary-II’ of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), from Khuman Lampak, near telephone exchange. He disclosed that he joined the outfit through one ‘Major’ Biken, now ‘Commanding Officer’ of 252nd Battalion of RPF/PLA. Some incriminating documents relating to the outfit were seized from Rupachandra.
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October - 25 
Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 25 asked Pakistan to shed its ambivalence on terrorism stating that Islamabad did not appear to give up its India-centric posture, reports The Hindu. Pakistan does not appear to be willing to leave its I
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Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 25 asked Pakistan to shed its ambivalence on terrorism stating that Islamabad did not appear to give up its India-centric posture, reports The Hindu. Pakistan does not appear to be willing to leave its India-centric posturing. It will have to shed its ambivalence in dealing with terror groups. Though we are not unduly concerned, we will have to keep constant vigil on the developments in Pakistan,'' Antony said.
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October - 25 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 25 released Augustine Kramsa, a leader of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), who was taken hostage by NSCN-IM from his Purna Bazar residence in Dimapur, on
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 25 released Augustine Kramsa, a leader of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), who was taken hostage by NSCN-IM from his Purna Bazar residence in Dimapur, on October 16, reports Nagaland Post. Addressing a press meet at the KLNLF camp in Diphu (Assam), Kramsa informed that he was not abducted by the NSCN-IM but was taken to Hebron camp to clarify on certain accusation levelled against him by some vested interest person. He said he had to stay at Hebron camp for nine days since the NSCN-IM leaders were unavailable. In the meeting present were KLNLF chairman P. Dilli and apex leader H. Tokbi. Dili who also spoke at the meeting said the KLNLF has no ill-feeling about NSCN (I-M).
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October - 25 
Police and Security Forces (SFs) arrested two HM militants, including a Government School teacher, and foiled their plot to kill five Gujjars, who had helped Police in eliminating a top HM ‘commander’ Mushtaq Ahmed alias Irfan in the Mahore area of R
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Police and Security Forces (SFs) arrested two HM militants, including a Government School teacher, and foiled their plot to kill five Gujjars, who had helped Police in eliminating a top HM ‘commander’ Mushtaq Ahmed alias Irfan in the Mahore area of Reasi District recently. The arrestees, identified as Shabir Ahmed and Mohammad Ashraf, were arrested from village Lower Dubri in Mahore area. Ashraf was a Government teacher posted in Government Higher Secondary School in Mahore. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Reasi) range Gulzar Singh Slathia said the HM militants were plotting to kill five Gujjars, who had helped Police and SFs in killing Mushtaq Ahmed.
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October - 25 
Police recovered two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Tulsuibari area in Rangiya town about 40 kilometres away from Guwahati city, reports Shillong Times. The IEDs weigh about 8 kilograms.
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Police recovered two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Tulsuibari area in Rangiya town about 40 kilometres away from Guwahati city, reports Shillong Times. The IEDs weigh about 8 kilograms.
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October - 25 
Sangai Express reports that unidentified assailants hurled two hand grenades at the residence of one Meitram Kesho (50) at Taothong Apheiba under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District on October 25. However, no one was injured in the inciden
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Sangai Express reports that unidentified assailants hurled two hand grenades at the residence of one Meitram Kesho (50) at Taothong Apheiba under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District on October 25. However, no one was injured in the incident. Out of two hand grenades hurled at the residence of Kesho, one exploded at the roof of the house causing some damages to the upper portion of the house. The other grenade which landed in front of the verandah did not explode. This attack was the fifth in a series of similar attacks at the residence of Kesho in 2010.
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October - 25 
Special Operation Team personnel arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants along with a linkman from their hideout in Guwahati on October 25 and recovered two grenades and several incriminating documents from their possession. Acc
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Special Operation Team personnel arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants along with a linkman from their hideout in Guwahati on October 25 and recovered two grenades and several incriminating documents from their possession. According to the sources one of the arrested militant was identified as Paresh Deka, a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of 27th Battalion of the outfit. The arrested militants were suspected to be involved in a bomb blast in Goalpara District that killed four Sashastra Seema Bal personnel.
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October - 25 
The Hindu reports that a group of four armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 25 killed a person, identified as Gadadhar Singh Rajput (33) of Sambalpur village, in the Kundei Police Station area of Raighar Block i
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The Hindu reports that a group of four armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 25 killed a person, identified as Gadadhar Singh Rajput (33) of Sambalpur village, in the Kundei Police Station area of Raighar Block in Nabarangpur District suspecting him as a Police informer. Rajput was supervising construction work taken up by a contractor from adjoining Chhattisgarh, Superintendent of Police Prafulla Chandra Barik said, suspecting extortion to be the reason behind the killing.
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October - 25 
the KCP has brought out the latest issue (Volume III, Issue No 1, Oct-April 2010-11) of its biannual journal, Lanthengminnasi Eikhoi, reports Imphal Free Press.
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the KCP has brought out the latest issue (Volume III, Issue No 1, Oct-April 2010-11) of its biannual journal, Lanthengminnasi Eikhoi, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 25 
The Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley revealed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in June 2010 about the existence of the `Nepal set-up' of Pakistani spy agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) which ha
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The Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley revealed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in June 2010 about the existence of the `Nepal set-up' of Pakistani spy agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) which has its network in India, to aid ISI as and when needed, Times of India reported on October 26. The basic component of the set-up is to use the network of Nepalese Muslims through their friends and relatives in India. Headley told his interrogators that a retired Major of Pakistan Army named Abdur Rehman had a set-up in eastern part of Nepal which has sizable Muslim population. According to Headley there was close coordination between the ‘Karachi set-up' and 'Nepal set-up', both run by Rehman (at the behest of ISI)." Sketchy details of the ‘Nepal set-up' have been compiled by NIA in Headley’s 106-page interrogation report.
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October - 25 
Times of India reports that Mohammad Salim Hasan, an Assistant Sub-Inspector, posted as a reader in the confidential section of the Munger District Superintendent of Police (SP) M Sunil Naik’s residential office, was arrested for leaking his superior
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Times of India reports that Mohammad Salim Hasan, an Assistant Sub-Inspector, posted as a reader in the confidential section of the Munger District Superintendent of Police (SP) M Sunil Naik’s residential office, was arrested for leaking his superior's movements to the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Munger District on October 25. Salim was supplying information about the actions and movements of the SP to Maoists for long, Naik said. "Hasan also gave information about the then SP K C Surendra Babu who was killed in a landmine blast by Maoists in 2005," Naik added.
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October - 25 
Troops on October 25 laid an ambush at village Mundakbas in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in the Ramban District following reports that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Qari Zubair along with his two associates had come to the vi
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Troops on October 25 laid an ambush at village Mundakbas in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in the Ramban District following reports that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Qari Zubair along with his two associates had come to the village to extort funds from the local people, reported Daily Excelsior. Observing movement of the troops, the militants opened heavy firing. The militants also fired a rifle grenade but it didn’t explode. Though no casualties were reported, the three militants managed to escape deep into the forests. Qari Zubair and his associates are known for resorting to atrocities on the villagers who are unable to pay funds and ration to them.
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October - 25 
A bomb explosion at the eastern gate of the Baba Farid Shrine in Pakpattan District of Punjab on October 25 (today), killed at least six persons, including three women and injuring several others, reports Dawn. The explosion occurred during Fajir (mo
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A bomb explosion at the eastern gate of the Baba Farid Shrine in Pakpattan District of Punjab on October 25 (today), killed at least six persons, including three women and injuring several others, reports Dawn. The explosion occurred during Fajir (morning) prayers near the eastern gate of the shrine. The remote-controlled bomb was planted in a milk container on a motorcycle. According to initial reports, two unidentified militants came on the motorcycle and parked it near the gate just minutes before the blast.
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October - 25 
A pro-Government tribal elder Malak Shah Farosh was killed by unidentified assailants in the Heyag Banda area when he was on way to Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. The slain person was an active member of local peace commit
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A pro-Government tribal elder Malak Shah Farosh was killed by unidentified assailants in the Heyag Banda area when he was on way to Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. The slain person was an active member of local peace committee.
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October - 25 
A soldier, identified as Mir Alam Khan, was killed while another soldier Hameed Khan sustained injuries when militants opened fire on security post in Chamyar Jewarh area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency.
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A soldier, identified as Mir Alam Khan, was killed while another soldier Hameed Khan sustained injuries when militants opened fire on security post in Chamyar Jewarh area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency.
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October - 25 
A survey report prepared by a provincial intelligence agency reveals that only 58 out of a total 319 durbars (shrines) across the province, have security arrangements, that too inadequate, reports Daily Times. The remaining 261 shrines have no securi
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A survey report prepared by a provincial intelligence agency reveals that only 58 out of a total 319 durbars (shrines) across the province, have security arrangements, that too inadequate, reports Daily Times. The remaining 261 shrines have no security at all and are at risk of terrorist attacks, it said. The Punjab Home Department had directed a provincial intelligence agency to conduct a secret survey of all shrines in the province after series of attacks on shrines in Lahore and Karachi. According to the report, 22 shrines are situated in Lahore region, 15 in Gujranwala, 22 in Sheikhupura, 85 in Rawalpindi, 25 in Multan, 30 in Bahawalpur, 33 in Sargodha while 21 shrines are located in Dera Ghazi Khan Region.
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October - 25 
A teenaged under-training suicide bomber was rescued as the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Sohrab Goth area of Karachi in Sindh on October 25, stated Daily Times. The Anti-Extremism Cell of the Sind
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A teenaged under-training suicide bomber was rescued as the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Sohrab Goth area of Karachi in Sindh on October 25, stated Daily Times. The Anti-Extremism Cell of the Sindh Police’s Crime Investigation Department arrested two TTP militants, identified as Sher Rehman and Zainullah alias Bilal, during a raid and rescued, the 16-year-old boy, identified as Mohammad Salam, who was being prepared for a suicide-bombing mission. Other accomplices of the arrested militants, including Umar Farooq, Gul Zareen and Zahir Shah managed to escape from the incidents site. The Police recovered a 22 kilogram’s suicide vest, three hand grenades, one Kalashnikov and one TT pistol from the incident site. The arrested terrorists also work for the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and often visited slain TTP chief Baitullah Mehsud, ‘second-in-command’ Qari Hussain Mehsud and other prominent TTP ‘commanders’, including Wahab Mehsud in South Waziristan to share terror related information. Mohammad Salam, a student of class IX and a resident of Sohrab Goth, said he met Sher Rehman at a mosque in Sohrab Goth, who then influenced him to carry out a suicide attack.
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October - 25 
Militants blew up Bashir CD centre on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road under Saddar Police Station. District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that 13 suspected persons were arrested and cache of arms was recovered during a search operation
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Militants blew up Bashir CD centre on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road under Saddar Police Station. District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that 13 suspected persons were arrested and cache of arms was recovered during a search operation
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October - 25 
Pakistan will take every possible step to maintain a minimum credible nuclear deterrence despite economic constraints being faced by the country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on October 25, reports Indian Express. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza
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Pakistan will take every possible step to maintain a minimum credible nuclear deterrence despite economic constraints being faced by the country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on October 25, reports Indian Express. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani made the remarks during a meeting with General Khalid Shamim Wyne, who recently assumed charge as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. "Despite economic constraints, the Government would not ignore the defence requirements of the country and every possible step would be taken to maintain the level of minimum credible deterrence," Gilani said.
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October - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) defused an explosive device, planted by militants along the road near the border of Charmang and Mamond valleys.
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Security Forces (SFs) defused an explosive device, planted by militants along the road near the border of Charmang and Mamond valleys.
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October - 25 
SFs Destroyed the house of TTP ‘commander’, Khera Jan, in Nawagai tehsil.
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SFs Destroyed the house of TTP ‘commander’, Khera Jan, in Nawagai tehsil.
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October - 25 
Suspected militants blew up a Government-run school in Mohalah Hajyaan in Koza Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of October 25, reports Dawn. The officials of bomb disposal squad said that
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Suspected militants blew up a Government-run school in Mohalah Hajyaan in Koza Bandai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of October 25, reports Dawn. The officials of bomb disposal squad said that 10 kilograms of explosives were used in the explosion. About 404 educational institutions were destroyed by militants in Swat valley.
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October - 25 
The chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Nazariati (JUI-N), Shiekh Ayub Mandokhel, was killed in firing by unidentified assailants in Zhob city of Balochistan on October 25, reports Daily Times.
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The chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Nazariati (JUI-N), Shiekh Ayub Mandokhel, was killed in firing by unidentified assailants in Zhob city of Balochistan on October 25, reports Daily Times.
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October - 25 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has completed its probe into the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and on October 25 held the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) responsible for her death in a gun-and-bomb attack, reported Daw
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has completed its probe into the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and on October 25 held the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) responsible for her death in a gun-and-bomb attack, reported Dawn. The FIA is likely to submit the investigation report before an anti-terrorism court on October 30. The FIA’s investigation team was reluctant to submit the challans before the court because it could not complete its investigation regarding three absconders in the case, Abdur Rehman, Saddam and Faiz Mohammad. The investigation report, however, is now saying that the three absconders were killed in a military operation in tribal areas. Five of the accused, who are all members of TTP, have already been arrested. They are Rafaqat, Hussain, Sher Zaman, Aitzaz Shah and Abdul Rashid. The investigation report has accused slain TTP chief Baitullah Mehsud of masterminding the Bhutto murder.
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October - 25 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 25 threatened to move into Afghanistan and launch an "unending war" against the Pakistani troops from there, reports Indian Express. A pamphlet purportedly distributed by the "Mujahideen Shura of North
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 25 threatened to move into Afghanistan and launch an "unending war" against the Pakistani troops from there, reports Indian Express. A pamphlet purportedly distributed by the "Mujahideen Shura of North Waziristan" in the market in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency, said the TTP asked Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to provide them shelter if an operation is launched in the region. "If the army starts another operation we will migrate to Afghanistan...But this will lead to an unending war in the region and jihad will continue," the pamphlet said. The pamphlet further said there was a possibility that the Pakistan Government will launch an operation in North Waziristan because it has received a fresh military aid package worth USD two billion from the US. It asked people to be prepared to "cope with the situation". "If the government launches an operation for the sake of money, the people of Waziristan will collect two billion dollars," the pamphlet added. The warning by Taliban comes amidst reports that the US is stepping up pressure on Islamabad to launch a military offensive in the tribal region, which they suspect to be the haven of al Qaeda and Haqqani Network faction of the Taliban.
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October - 25 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed and two others were injured as their car hit a landmine in Taanda village in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 25, reports Daily Times.
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed and two others were injured as their car hit a landmine in Taanda village in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 25, reports Daily Times.
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October - 25 
Two Government-run schools, a CD centre and a guesthouse of a former nazim (organizer) were blown up by unidentified militants in different areas of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 25, reports Dawn. Militants planted explosive devices
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Two Government-run schools, a CD centre and a guesthouse of a former nazim (organizer) were blown up by unidentified militants in different areas of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 25, reports Dawn. Militants planted explosive devices at a primary school for girls in Saddar Khan Mandev and a primary school for boys Mandev Khas, near the residence of a former nazim. The hujra (male guesthouse) and main gate of the residence of former nazim Nazar Ali were also damaged in the blasts.
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October - 25 
The Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Chandra Nembang said on October 25 (today) that he will initiate discussions with the leaders of the political parties to stop meaningless elections to the Prime Minister (PM) and to resolve political cri
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Chandra Nembang said on October 25 (today) that he will initiate discussions with the leaders of the political parties to stop meaningless elections to the Prime Minister (PM) and to resolve political crisis in the country. Nembang urged not to misinterpret the formation of the task force that is formed to narrow down the issues emerged in the CA.
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October - 25 
The Defense Minister Bidya Devi Bhandari on October 25 claimed that the constitution drafting process remains solely disrupted due to the Maoists. She said that the Maoist combatants languishing in the UN-monitored cantonments and their weapons are t
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The Defense Minister Bidya Devi Bhandari on October 25 claimed that the constitution drafting process remains solely disrupted due to the Maoists. She said that the Maoist combatants languishing in the UN-monitored cantonments and their weapons are two things that have clearly delayed the constitution drafting process, adding that unless the important task of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants and weapons is not completed, there can be no headway on the issue.
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October - 25 
Unspecified number of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres were arrested on the charge of extorting foreign tourists, reports Himalayan Times. A Police squad of Dolakha District arrested Maoist cadres while the latter were forcibly
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Unspecified number of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres were arrested on the charge of extorting foreign tourists, reports Himalayan Times. A Police squad of Dolakha District arrested Maoist cadres while the latter were forcibly collecting donation from foreign tourists in Lankuridanda of Dolakha District. The tourists were on the way to Sagarmatha from Kathmandu. The Maoist cadres had collected donation NR 1,000 each from 12 American nationals.
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October - 25 
Police on October 25, raided the central office of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Moghbazar in Dhaka to arrest former JeI lawmaker Abdullah Mohammad Taher, reports Daily Star. Syed Nurul Islam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (R
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Police on October 25, raided the central office of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Moghbazar in Dhaka to arrest former JeI lawmaker Abdullah Mohammad Taher, reports Daily Star. Syed Nurul Islam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (Ramna Zone) told that Police personnel and officials of Detective Branch raided the JeI office upon receiving information that a meeting was being held there to make plans for some subversive activities. However, no one could be arrested during the raid.
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October - 25 
The Chapainawabganj District placed three Hizb-ut- Tawhid militants on a two-day remand. On October 22, a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) had arrested these militants at Rehaichar area near Birshreshtha when they were distributing leaflets.
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The Chapainawabganj District placed three Hizb-ut- Tawhid militants on a two-day remand. On October 22, a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) had arrested these militants at Rehaichar area near Birshreshtha when they were distributing leaflets.
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October - 25 
De-mining groups also recovered 280 APMs and one RPG from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Maruthamadu, Kokkutuduwi, Kokilai, Marathodei and Kilinochchi areas.
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De-mining groups also recovered 280 APMs and one RPG from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Maruthamadu, Kokkutuduwi, Kokilai, Marathodei and Kilinochchi areas.
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October - 25 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Achchelu, Ariyalai, Kollankulam, Arasankulam, Malayapariththakulam, Omanthai, Morawewa, Iranamadu, Sinnaparanthan, Mankulam and Oddusudan areas in the North recovered 14 Anti
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Achchelu, Ariyalai, Kollankulam, Arasankulam, Malayapariththakulam, Omanthai, Morawewa, Iranamadu, Sinnaparanthan, Mankulam and Oddusudan areas in the North recovered 14 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), seven Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), six RPG cartridges, four 60-mm mortar bombs, 23 81-mm mortar bombs, two boxes of T-56 ammunition, two Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs), one anti tank mine, 36 T-56 magazines, 12 T-81 magazines, 31 rounds of FMC ammunition, 49 rounds of pistol ammunition, 251 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 12 detonators, 85 rounds of 0.50-mm ammunition, one 9-mm pistol magazine, one MPMG barrel, seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) packs, one LTTE belt, five Light Machine Gun drums, six hand grenades, one improvised magazine, 200 rounds of MPMG ammunition and a part of a T-56 weapon on October 25.
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October - 25 
The Sri Lankan Government on October 25 said that it plans to resettle all the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) remaining in the welfare camps by the end of 2010, reports Colombo Times. According to the Ministry of Resettlement the total number of
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The Sri Lankan Government on October 25 said that it plans to resettle all the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) remaining in the welfare camps by the end of 2010, reports Colombo Times. According to the Ministry of Resettlement the total number of IDPs remaining to be resettled dropped to 18, 799 with the 17,641 people still in the Vavuniya relief villages and another 1,158 IDPs remaining in Jaffna. According to security sources the remaining IDPs will be resettled before the end of 2010 in their villages once the ongoing mine clearing process is completed.
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October - 26 
A lower court in Ajmer in Rajasthan committed the trial of the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case to the Sessions Court on October 26, reports The Hindu. Chief Judicial Magistrate Ratan Lal Moond, in whose court the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan
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A lower court in Ajmer in Rajasthan committed the trial of the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case to the Sessions Court on October 26, reports The Hindu. Chief Judicial Magistrate Ratan Lal Moond, in whose court the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police filed charge sheet against the five accused on October 22, fixed the next hearing before the District and Sessions Judge on November 2 after the sessions' committal. The five accused in the blast case include Devendra Gupta (who is also affiliated to Abhinav Bharat), Lokesh Sharma and Chandrashekhar Lave. Two of the accused, Sandeep Dange and Ramji Kalsangre are stated to be absconding, while another accused, Sunil Joshi from Indore, was murdered during the course of investigation.
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October - 26 
A special Tamil Nadu Police team on October 26 arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Laimwn Boro alias Langdong (29), near the Karnataka border, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) A.G. Babu told
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A special Tamil Nadu Police team on October 26 arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Laimwn Boro alias Langdong (29), near the Karnataka border, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) A.G. Babu told that Boro was arrested near SIPCOT in Hosur on a tip-off from the Assam Police.
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October - 26 
According to Telegraph, thousands of Nagas from Manipur gathered at Senapati town on October 26 to mount pressure on Union Government to expedite the ongoing peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The rally
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According to Telegraph, thousands of Nagas from Manipur gathered at Senapati town on October 26 to mount pressure on Union Government to expedite the ongoing peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The rally came after a joint team of Indian and Nepalese intelligence agencies arrested NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray from Kathmandu on October 2.
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October - 26 
Acting on a specific tip-off about a squad led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan in the forests of Getalbeda and Gamharia villages under Arki Police Station in Khunti District on October 26, a Police part
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Acting on a specific tip-off about a squad led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan in the forests of Getalbeda and Gamharia villages under Arki Police Station in Khunti District on October 26, a Police party led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik raided the forests and neutralised a Maoist camp, reports Times of India. Around 25 to 30 Maoists were camping for last couple of days in the camp. On seeing the Police party coming so close to the squad, Maoists opened fire and engaged the Security Forces in a fierce encounter. However, no one was injured in the encounter, said Kaushik. Police recovered some tarpaulin, Maoist literature and mobile charges from the encounter site.
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October - 26 
At least eight persons, including two constables, were injured as Security Forces (SFs) used force to disperse protestors at several places in Kashmir Valley on October 26, reported Daily Excelsior. Five persons were injured when SFs allegedly opened
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At least eight persons, including two constables, were injured as Security Forces (SFs) used force to disperse protestors at several places in Kashmir Valley on October 26, reported Daily Excelsior. Five persons were injured when SFs allegedly opened fire to disperse stone-pelting protestors at Muran Chowk in Pulwama District, official sources said.
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October - 26 
Curfew was imposed in Old City areas of Srinagar to thwart a separatist march to the Eidgah graveyard in Srinagar, according to Daily Excelsior. Barring parts of Srinagar, there was no curfew in any part of the Valley, a Police spokesman said. "The a
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Curfew was imposed in Old City areas of Srinagar to thwart a separatist march to the Eidgah graveyard in Srinagar, according to Daily Excelsior. Barring parts of Srinagar, there was no curfew in any part of the Valley, a Police spokesman said. "The areas falling under police stations of Nowhatta, Maharajgunj, Safakadal, Khanyar and Qamarwari Police Division have been placed under curfew," he added.
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October - 26 
Faced with opposition from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the ‘Federal Government of Nagaland-Singhya’ against the "mass public rally" to be held in Dimapur, the Naga Hoho convened an emergency consultative meeting a
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Faced with opposition from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the ‘Federal Government of Nagaland-Singhya’ against the "mass public rally" to be held in Dimapur, the Naga Hoho convened an emergency consultative meeting at Heritage bungalow in Kohima on October 26 and urged the Centre for the immediate release of all Naga "political prisoners", reported Telegraph . The "mass public rally" supposed to be organised jointly by the Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers’ Association and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) was deferred by the Naga Hoho.
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October - 26 
IBN Live reports that over 45 heavily-armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three campaign vehicles at Badakihathiya in Munger District on October 26. The Maoists stopped the vehicles belonging to Rashtriya Janat
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IBN Live reports that over 45 heavily-armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three campaign vehicles at Badakihathiya in Munger District on October 26. The Maoists stopped the vehicles belonging to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and Janvadi Samajwadi Party in a forest area, pulled the occupants out and assaulted them before setting ablaze the vehicles. The vehicles were used for campaigning by party candidates for Tarapur Assembly constituency in Bihar, which would go to poll in the fourth phase on November 1.
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October - 26 
The Maoists have issued new threat with dire consequences to the people of Gaya District to boycott the six-phase on-going Assembly polls in the State.
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The Maoists have issued new threat with dire consequences to the people of Gaya District to boycott the six-phase on-going Assembly polls in the State.
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October - 26 
The United Liberation of Asom’s (ULFA) political adviser and senior leader Bhimkanta Buragohain alias Mama was released from Tezpur Central Jail after spending more than seven years in various jails of the State, reports Telegraph. Buragohain wiould
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The United Liberation of Asom’s (ULFA) political adviser and senior leader Bhimkanta Buragohain alias Mama was released from Tezpur Central Jail after spending more than seven years in various jails of the State, reports Telegraph. Buragohain wiould now be taken to Guwahati Central Jail. He is likely to be released in a day or two after his one of relatives submits a bail bond. The Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) had already granted bail to the ULFA leader regarding one pending case and is awaiting submission of a bail bond.
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October - 26 
Times of India reports that dozens of protesters abducted the son of a local leader of the ruling National Conference (NC) and demanded release of their accomplices arrested from Hajan in Bandipora District over the last four months. Police said they
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Times of India reports that dozens of protesters abducted the son of a local leader of the ruling National Conference (NC) and demanded release of their accomplices arrested from Hajan in Bandipora District over the last four months. Police said they were trying to rescue Mehraj-ud-din Sheikh, the son NC leader Ali Mohammed Sheikh, when the reports last came in. Earlier, Hajan residents took to streets to demand release of the protesters. They also blocked a main road in the area.
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October - 26 
Troops on October 26 recovered a PIKA gun, 191 rounds and a large quantity of ammunition belts during searches at Rish Bagla forests near village Gornur in the Budhal area of Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries were made from a natu
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Troops on October 26 recovered a PIKA gun, 191 rounds and a large quantity of ammunition belts during searches at Rish Bagla forests near village Gornur in the Budhal area of Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries were made from a natural cave in the forests which was being used by the militants to take shelter and dump arms and ammunition.
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October - 26 
Two Policemen were also injured when protestors indulged in stone-pelting on a security deployment at Cement Bridge in Baramulla District. In addition, a woman was injured when a mob smashed windscreens of two private vehicles near Gulab Bagh in Zaku
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Two Policemen were also injured when protestors indulged in stone-pelting on a security deployment at Cement Bridge in Baramulla District. In addition, a woman was injured when a mob smashed windscreens of two private vehicles near Gulab Bagh in Zakura area on the outskirts of Srinagar.
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October - 26 
Two Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT, Teaching Guide) teachers were abducted by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Marwah area of Kishtwar District in the night of October 26, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Ghulam Mohammad and Irshad A
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Two Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT, Teaching Guide) teachers were abducted by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Marwah area of Kishtwar District in the night of October 26, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Ghulam Mohammad and Irshad Ahmed were abducted when they were returning from their duties. While Ghulam managed to escape from captivity of the militants, Irshad was still held hostage by the militants. The abductors included Sajjad Ahmed alias Rezwan and Shakir Hussain alias Chota Hafeez besides their two unidentified associates.
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October - 26 
Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG) Nadir Zeb claimed that the SFs cleared almost 90 percent of Orakzai Agency of terrorists, as over 650 terrorists were killed, while about 65 SF personnel were killed in the operation, reports Daily Times. In
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Frontier Corps (FC) Inspector General (IG) Nadir Zeb claimed that the SFs cleared almost 90 percent of Orakzai Agency of terrorists, as over 650 terrorists were killed, while about 65 SF personnel were killed in the operation, reports Daily Times. In a media briefing, Zeb said that around 32,000 families, dislocated from the region, would start coming home from October 26 (today). He said that a limited operation is still underway against the terrorists in the Mamozai area, adding that at least 65 SF personnel were killed and 213 others were injured in the operation.
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October - 26 
Pakistan will consider mounting an anti-Taliban offensive in North Waziristan in FATA only when other tribal areas are stabilised, Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant-General Asif Yasin Malik said on October 26, reports Daily Times. Malik said it wou
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Pakistan will consider mounting an anti-Taliban offensive in North Waziristan in FATA only when other tribal areas are stabilised, Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant-General Asif Yasin Malik said on October 26, reports Daily Times. Malik said it would take at least six months to clear militants from Bajaur Agency and Mohmand Agency. "What we have to do is stabilise the whole area. I have a very large area in my command," he told reporters on a trip to Orakzai Agency, adding, "The issue is I need more resources." There are already six brigades in North Waziristan, which carry out daily operations, he further added.
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October - 26 
Police arrested five militants, identified as Mir Afzal, Afsar Khan, Mumtaz, Abdul Rehman and Habibur Rehman, involved in subversive activities in the province from Kohistan District on October 26.
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Police arrested five militants, identified as Mir Afzal, Afsar Khan, Mumtaz, Abdul Rehman and Habibur Rehman, involved in subversive activities in the province from Kohistan District on October 26.
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October - 26 
Six militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter in Orakzai Agency while five more militants were killed when Security Forces (SFs) shelled their positions in Kareer area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administere
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Six militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter in Orakzai Agency while five more militants were killed when Security Forces (SFs) shelled their positions in Kareer area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 26, reports Daily Times.
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October - 26 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) blew up a boy’s school Malak Lal Syed in Wali Kor area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency, reports Dawn. The TTP spokesman Sajjad Mohmand claimed responsibility for the incident. The number of schools bombed by mili
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) blew up a boy’s school Malak Lal Syed in Wali Kor area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency, reports Dawn. The TTP spokesman Sajjad Mohmand claimed responsibility for the incident. The number of schools bombed by militants in the Mohmand Agency over the last two years has risen to 58.
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October - 26 
According to Nepal News, the 13th round of Prime Ministerial election is taking place at the Legislature Parliament on October 26 (today). Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Paudel is the sole candidate in the election.
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According to Nepal News, the 13th round of Prime Ministerial election is taking place at the Legislature Parliament on October 26 (today). Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Paudel is the sole candidate in the election.
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October - 26 
According to Nepal News, the Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel failed to get elected as the Prime Minister in the 13th round of election conducted in the legislature parliament on October 26. Poudel secured 98 votes w
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According to Nepal News, the Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel failed to get elected as the Prime Minister in the 13th round of election conducted in the legislature parliament on October 26. Poudel secured 98 votes while two votes were polled against him. 44 lawmakers went for 'no vote' option in the ballot paper. Altogether 144 lawmakers participated in the voting. Meanwhile, the Business Advisory Council set the next round of PM elections for October 29 at 3pm (NST).
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October - 26 
The chairman of Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP), Mahanta Thakur, said the prevalent political deadlock ailing the country is the direct result of the attempt by UCPN-M to come to power without first completing the important task of integration
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The chairman of Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP), Mahanta Thakur, said the prevalent political deadlock ailing the country is the direct result of the attempt by UCPN-M to come to power without first completing the important task of integration and rehabilitation of their combatants. Thakur, who was speaking at his party's District office in Saptari, also lambasted the Maoists for creating a crisis like situation in the nation only to satiate its desire for power.
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October - 26 
the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) said that it is unaware about the recent China trip of Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘commanders’. The UN special political mission, which has been monitoring the peace process in Nepal, said so in
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the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) said that it is unaware about the recent China trip of Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘commanders’. The UN special political mission, which has been monitoring the peace process in Nepal, said so in response to concerns raised by the Government over the visit of three Maoist PLA ‘division commanders’. The Government had dispatched a letter to UNMIN on October 25 seeking clarifications on the Maoist commanders’ China visit. "The agreement related to arms and combatants has the provision for taking leave; the Maoist commanders took leave as per the same provision. But we replied the Government that we were not informed about their China trip," said UNMIN spokesperson.
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October - 26 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 26 said that a trilateral discussion including China and India will only resolve political deadlock in the country, reports Kantipuronline. Prachand
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 26 said that a trilateral discussion including China and India will only resolve political deadlock in the country, reports Kantipuronline. Prachanda said such a discussion will be taking place in the near future. Speaking to the media personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu upon his arrival from a five-day China visit, Prachanda said he requested China to hold discussions for trilateral strategic understanding.
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October - 26 
A Dhaka Court on October 26 granted a four-day remand against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abdul Malek alias Golam Mohammad in connection with the August 21 grenade attack case on an Awami League (AL) rally, reports Daily Star. The Third Additional
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A Dhaka Court on October 26 granted a four-day remand against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abdul Malek alias Golam Mohammad in connection with the August 21 grenade attack case on an Awami League (AL) rally, reports Daily Star. The Third Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ali Hussain gave the directive after Criminal Investigation Department (CID) produced the Pakistan-based LeT operative before the court seeking a seven-day fresh remand.
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October - 26 
Dhaka Court rejected a bail petition of two assistant secretary generals of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in connection with a case filed with Paltan Police Station for preventing Police from discharging their duties on June 20, 2010. Third Additional Chief
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Dhaka Court rejected a bail petition of two assistant secretary generals of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in connection with a case filed with Paltan Police Station for preventing Police from discharging their duties on June 20, 2010. Third Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ali Hussain passed the order after Police produced Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and Abdul Quader Molla on completion of their three-day remand in the case.
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October - 26 
Police arrested a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Hafizur Rahman alias Hafiz alias Raju (40), at Hemayetpur village under Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District on October
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Police arrested a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Hafizur Rahman alias Hafiz alias Raju (40), at Hemayetpur village under Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District on October 26 and recovered firearms and bombs from his possession, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered one shutter gun, two cartridges and three bombs from a place at the village. Police said Hafizur was an accused in 12 cases, including three for murder, filed with different Police stations in Meherpur and Chuadanga Districts.
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October - 26 
de-mining groups recovered 220 APMs and 32 Jonny mines from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Maruthamadu, Kukkuthuduwai, Kokilai and Pulmudai areas.
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de-mining groups recovered 220 APMs and 32 Jonny mines from Mahilankulam, Piramanalankulam, Maruthamadu, Kukkuthuduwai, Kokilai and Pulmudai areas.
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October - 26 
Sri Lanka Army reported that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Morawewa, Visuamaduklam, Murusamoddai, Kokavil, Kumulamunai, Kalikkadu, Katkulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered five Anti Personnel Mines (AP
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Sri Lanka Army reported that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Morawewa, Visuamaduklam, Murusamoddai, Kokavil, Kumulamunai, Kalikkadu, Katkulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered five Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 73 hand grenades, 38 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one RPG charger, 18 Arul bombs, twelve 152 mm artillery shells, two electric detonators, 4-m long detonator code, one 122-mm artillery nose, twelve 81-mm mortar bombs, fifty-one 60-mm mortar bombs, one I-com radio set, one round of C-90 ammunition, 150 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, two 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, three rounds of 37-mm ammunition, 220 rounds of 20-mm ammunition and 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition on October 26.
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October - 27 
A powerful explosion triggered by unidentified militants derailed four coaches of the 5963 Down Barak Valley Express on Lumding-Silchar metre gauge hill section between Lower Haflong and Bagetar stations in Dima Hasao District of Assam at 12:15pm on
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A powerful explosion triggered by unidentified militants derailed four coaches of the 5963 Down Barak Valley Express on Lumding-Silchar metre gauge hill section between Lower Haflong and Bagetar stations in Dima Hasao District of Assam at 12:15pm on October 27, reports Shillong Times. The Police are yet to ascertain which group was behind it. Though Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) Black Widow (BW) are presently under truce with the Government, the DHD called for a bandh (General Strike) in the hill District on October 26 night asking for an end to ‘harassment’ of its cadres by the Police. The blast took place on the day when the first Jatinga International Tourism Festival was inaugurated in Jatinga village of North Cacher Hills District located about 40 kilometers away from the blast site.
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October - 27 
Authorities imposed curfew in Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara Districts to prevent the separatists from holding march to the United Nations Military Observers Group (UNMOG) office.
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Authorities imposed curfew in Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara Districts to prevent the separatists from holding march to the United Nations Military Observers Group (UNMOG) office.
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October - 27 
Fresh clashes between protestors and Security Forces (SFs) left at least 15 persons injured on October 27, reported Daily Excelsior. Five civilians and three Policemen were injured when stone-pelting protestors clashed with SFs at Bandipora. Four pro
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Fresh clashes between protestors and Security Forces (SFs) left at least 15 persons injured on October 27, reported Daily Excelsior. Five civilians and three Policemen were injured when stone-pelting protestors clashed with SFs at Bandipora. Four protesters were injured in the clashes in Cement Bridge area of Baramulla town. In Sopore town, a teenager, identified as Aqib Ahmad, was injured when he was allegedly hit by a marble hurled from a slingshot by the SFs during protests. Two protesters were injured in the SFs action at Tengpora and Rajouri Kadal areas.
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October - 27 
IANS reports that an ‘area commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), identified as Anand Ganju, was arrested from Giddi area of Ramgarh District, around 60 kilometers from Ranchi on October 27. A pistol and live cartridges were recovered from h
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IANS reports that an ‘area commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), identified as Anand Ganju, was arrested from Giddi area of Ramgarh District, around 60 kilometers from Ranchi on October 27. A pistol and live cartridges were recovered from him, Police said.
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October - 27 
In two cease-fire violations on October 27, Pakistani troops pounded 10 Indian posts with mortar bombs and rockets and fired indiscriminately along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Uri sectors, reported Daily Excelsior. The cease-fire violatio
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In two cease-fire violations on October 27, Pakistani troops pounded 10 Indian posts with mortar bombs and rockets and fired indiscriminately along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Uri sectors, reported Daily Excelsior. The cease-fire violations within a gap of a couple of hours are the eighth in less than a month along the LoC and the fifth this month alone with the last incident occurring on October 24.
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October - 27 
Police arrested Cecelia Guriya alias Rupa aka Monica Dang (22), in a shuttle taxi ferrying passengers at Satranji 15 kilometers away from the State capital Ranchi, reports Telegraph. Cecelia is said to be the girlfriend of Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Ku
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Police arrested Cecelia Guriya alias Rupa aka Monica Dang (22), in a shuttle taxi ferrying passengers at Satranji 15 kilometers away from the State capital Ranchi, reports Telegraph. Cecelia is said to be the girlfriend of Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan. "She hailed from Pinding in Khunti and joined the Maoist fold seven years ago. She trained at Saranda and then worked with Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Prasad in Rania. When Pahan met and fell in love with her, she was sent to work in Bundu-Tamar in January. He then sent her for computer training at an institute in Khunti to make her a cadre of the Maoists’ technical cell," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said. Cecelia, who had been living in a rented house at Bahu Bazar for the last three months, was assigned the task of helping Maoists get proper medical treatment in city hospitals. She was also responsible for receiving Maoist leaders coming from different parts of the country for organisational work in the State, Kumar added. Further, Police recovered 30 rounds of ammunition which Cecelia was taking them to Pahan for test-firing and a letter from arrested CPI-Maoist politburo member Amitabh Bagchi.
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October - 27 
The Government apprehends that Pakistan-based terror groups may try to replicate Chhittisinghpora-type attack on civilians and put the blame for such an incident on the Indian Army to attract global attention to Kashmir in run-up to US President Bara
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The Government apprehends that Pakistan-based terror groups may try to replicate Chhittisinghpora-type attack on civilians and put the blame for such an incident on the Indian Army to attract global attention to Kashmir in run-up to US President Barack Obama's visit to India (November 6-8). Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said on October 27: "We do believe that the visit of US President to India is, shall I say from the publicity point of view, large enough to try and create something even if it is not in any place nearby where President Obama would be. But it could be somewhere else and therefore we would take all precautions." "That's the type of fear that we have that innocent civilians will be killed and then the blame would be put, like the last time, on the Indian Army. All indications are that the propaganda machinery would be out to do the same. Therefore, we are being careful," Pillai told a TV news channel. Asked whether he sees it as an attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue during Obama's visit, the Home Secretary said: "I don't think it is a question of internationalising as such because Americans have made their position very clear. But definitely they would like to try and at least the militants would like to see if they can have any spectacular incident which they could then get world-wide attention on." Pillai, however, made it clear that the Indian agencies do not have any specific intelligence about such an attack. He was replying to a question on whether he apprehended the kind of attack India witnessed during former US President Bill Clinton's visit in March 2000. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists in Indian Army fatigues, led by the outfit's ‘commander’ Muzammil, had killed 35 Sikhs in March 2000. The role of Muzammil in the Chhittisingpora incident was also revealed by Pakistani-American LeT David Coleman Headley to the NIA during his questioning in Chicago in June.
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October - 27 
The Hindu reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 27 said that significant progress had been made since the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai to strengthen the coastal security of the country. Chidambaram said that the identified g
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The Hindu reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 27 said that significant progress had been made since the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai to strengthen the coastal security of the country. Chidambaram said that the identified gaps in security would be addressed through Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) to be launched in the year 2011.The CSS aims at providing assistance to nine States ,Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal and four Union Territories, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands to strengthen their infrastructure for marine policing. The scheme provides for the setting up of 73 coastal police stations, 97 check posts, 58 outposts and 30 operational barracks. So far, 71 Police stations have been operationalised and construction of 75 check posts, 54 outposts and 22 barracks completed. About 158 boats were delivered to coastal States and Union Territories till last September 2010.
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October - 27 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on October 27 urged people to motivate youths who have taken to militancy to shun the path of violence and return to normal life, reports Sentinel. "Hundreds of tribal youths have left militancy over the past few y
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on October 27 urged people to motivate youths who have taken to militancy to shun the path of violence and return to normal life, reports Sentinel. "Hundreds of tribal youths have left militancy over the past few years. The state Government has provided economic resettlement to them (surrendered militants)," Sarkar said while addressing a gathering at Tamakari tribal village in West Tripura District. Sarkar said, "Some Government employees had also joined militancy and subsequently surrendered. The Tripura Government has returned their jobs to them. This is never done in other States in India." The Chief Minister reiterated his appeal to the militants to give up the path of violence and join the mainstream. "Come and join your family, we would help you in all matters," Sarkar said.
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October - 27 
A constable and a passerby were killed and 11 others injured as Police van was blown up in Sariab area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on October 27, reports Dawn. A senior Police Officer said that the Police van was on a routine pat
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A constable and a passerby were killed and 11 others injured as Police van was blown up in Sariab area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on October 27, reports Dawn. A senior Police Officer said that the Police van was on a routine patrol when the home-made device with about three kilogrammes of explosives placed near the Munir Mengal chowk exploded. The slain persons were identified as Constable Sadaqat Ali and Noor Ahmed who lived in an area along the Arbab Karam Khan road. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the bombing.
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October - 27 
A local militant ‘commander’, identified as Zubair, was killed and three of his associates were injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Angah area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency.
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A local militant ‘commander’, identified as Zubair, was killed and three of his associates were injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Angah area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency.
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October - 27 
A Pakistan origin American national, Farooque Ahmed (34), was arrested on October 27 for plotting attacks on subway stations in and around Washington, reports Daily Times. Farooque Ahmed is believed to be tied to al Qaeda, US officials said. Farooque
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A Pakistan origin American national, Farooque Ahmed (34), was arrested on October 27 for plotting attacks on subway stations in and around Washington, reports Daily Times. Farooque Ahmed is believed to be tied to al Qaeda, US officials said. Farooque Ahmed, who lived in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, had been allegedly casing and photographing subway stations since April to plan simultaneous bomb attacks. "Farooque Ahmed is accused of plotting with individuals he believed were terrorists to bomb our transit system, but a coordinated law enforcement and intelligence effort was able to thwart his plans," David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, said.
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October - 27 
Eight suspected militants were killed in two separate US drone attacks in Datta Khel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 27, reports Dawn. In the first attack, a drone fired two mi
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Eight suspected militants were killed in two separate US drone attacks in Datta Khel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 27, reports Dawn. In the first attack, a drone fired two missiles on a house owned by one Mohammad Nasim who was believed to have had links with militants. Four suspected militants were killed in the pre-dawn attack. In the other attack carried out in the afternoon, a car was hit by a missile in Karwam area of Datta Khel. Its four occupants, suspected to be militants, were killed. This is the third attack in North Waziristan within 24 hours. There have been 16 drone attacks in North Waziristan Agency in the month of October while in September there have been more than 20.
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October - 27 
Seven persons including a pro-government tribal elder, Malik Amal Gul, were injured in a remote controlled explosion at Qambar Abad area near Bara Bazaar in Khyber Agency.
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Seven persons including a pro-government tribal elder, Malik Amal Gul, were injured in a remote controlled explosion at Qambar Abad area near Bara Bazaar in Khyber Agency.
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October - 27 
Two Policemen were killed when militants attacked a Police patrol party on Beri Bagh Road under Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the night of October 27, reports Dawn. The two Policemen were identi
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Two Policemen were killed when militants attacked a Police patrol party on Beri Bagh Road under Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the night of October 27, reports Dawn. The two Policemen were identified as Arshad Khan and Misal Khan.
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October - 27 
The care-taker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said in Dang District that foreign forces have no influence in the nation. The foreign interference and lack of coordination among the political parties in the country are nothing but irresponsible rum
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The care-taker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said in Dang District that foreign forces have no influence in the nation. The foreign interference and lack of coordination among the political parties in the country are nothing but irresponsible rumors, he asserted.
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October - 27 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai on October 27 warned that confrontation would develop if his party was ignored and the budget for the current fiscal year was presented as it is, reports Kantipuronl
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai on October 27 warned that confrontation would develop if his party was ignored and the budget for the current fiscal year was presented as it is, reports Kantipuronline. Bhattarai told journalists at the Pokhara airport that it would be of an anti-democratic character to bring budget without holding consensus with UCPN-M which is the biggest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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October - 27 
The Sylhet Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal on October 27 started trial of seven accused militants belonged to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Habiganj serial blasts case in August 17, 2005, reports Daily Star. Of the accused, JMB chief Maul
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The Sylhet Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal on October 27 started trial of seven accused militants belonged to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Habiganj serial blasts case in August 17, 2005, reports Daily Star. Of the accused, JMB chief Maulana Saidur Rahman and his son Shamim, were produced in the Court while Salah Uddin and Shafiqul Islam alias Nazim are still at large. According to the prosecution, the accused exploded seven bombs in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office, Pourasava market and five other places of the District town.
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October - 27 
De-mining groups recovered 347 APMs from Mahilankulam, Omanthai, Maruthamadu, Mundumuruppu, Kokkutuduwi and Kokilai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 347 APMs from Mahilankulam, Omanthai, Maruthamadu, Mundumuruppu, Kokkutuduwi and Kokilai areas.
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October - 27 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Mundumuruppu, Pulmudei, Marathodei, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Murusumuddai, Veddukadupoonaryne, Mankulam, Kokavil and Ampalawanpokkanai recovered 56 Anti Personnel Mi
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Mundumuruppu, Pulmudei, Marathodei, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Murusumuddai, Veddukadupoonaryne, Mankulam, Kokavil and Ampalawanpokkanai recovered 56 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 13 hand grenades, nine Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), two Arul bombs, 20 81-mm mortar bombs, one round of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) ammunition, 3000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 37 60-mm mortar bombs, eight electric detonators, one T-56 weapon, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) barrel and parts of a 60-mm mortar on October 27.
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October - 27 
The Colombo High Court on October 27 sentenced a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to 30 years rigorous imprisonment for delivering a bomb to assassinate former President Chandrika Kumaranatunga on December 18, 1999, according to C
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The Colombo High Court on October 27 sentenced a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to 30 years rigorous imprisonment for delivering a bomb to assassinate former President Chandrika Kumaranatunga on December 18, 1999, according to Colombo Page. Colombo High Court Judge W.T.M.P.D. Waraweva delivered the sentence against the accused Sathyavel Ilangeshwaram who was 19 years old at the time of the bombing. Ilangeshwaram and six others including a woman were accused on counts related to conspiring to assassinate the former President. Kumaranatunga lost an eye due to the bomb attack that targeted her at the final propaganda rally of the 1999 Presidential election. Twenty six persons were killed and 80 others were injured in the incident.
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October - 28 
Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the coal warehouse of the State-owned Central Coalfield Ltd (CCL), assaulted a staff member, and set ablaze two vehicles in Dakra in Ranchi District o
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Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the coal warehouse of the State-owned Central Coalfield Ltd (CCL), assaulted a staff member, and set ablaze two vehicles in Dakra in Ranchi District on October 28.
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October - 28 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Topo alias Rajesh Munda, surrendered in the presence of District Collector Shalini Pandit in Sundargarh District on October 28, reports IBN Live. He was involved in at
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Topo alias Rajesh Munda, surrendered in the presence of District Collector Shalini Pandit in Sundargarh District on October 28, reports IBN Live. He was involved in at least 15 cases, including murder, attack on Police establishments, bank loot, extortion and explosions, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Y K Jethwa said. He apparently decided to return to the mainstream as he was disillusioned with the style of functioning of the Maoists and deviation from ideology.
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October - 28 
IBN Live reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded while it was being defused near the Jordi school building under Madanpur Police Station in Aurangabad District on October 28. One Police constable was injured in the explosion. The b
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IBN Live reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded while it was being defused near the Jordi school building under Madanpur Police Station in Aurangabad District on October 28. One Police constable was injured in the explosion. The bomb disposal squad had been called in after four bombs were found planted in the school by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The other three bombs were defused.
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October - 28 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on October 28 sent out a clear message to the NGOs not to mingle with their business towards finding a solution to the Naga political problem, stating the time was yet to arrive for them to com
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on October 28 sent out a clear message to the NGOs not to mingle with their business towards finding a solution to the Naga political problem, stating the time was yet to arrive for them to comment, reports Nagaland Post. Addressing a press conference at Khehoi designated camp, Kughalu Mulatonu, envoy to the collective leadership of NSCN-K said, "This is a political problem and not social. So we advise them (NGOs) not to mingle into our business. If the NGOs want to have a say, they must first keep their house clean."
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October - 28 
Police arrested Mohammad Altaf Sheikh alias Shera, an alleged stone-pelter from his native Abi Guzar area of Lal Chowk in Srinagar in the evening of October 28, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. Shera had been evading arrest for many mo
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Police arrested Mohammad Altaf Sheikh alias Shera, an alleged stone-pelter from his native Abi Guzar area of Lal Chowk in Srinagar in the evening of October 28, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. Shera had been evading arrest for many months now and was instrumental in instigating protests in Abi Guzar area. He was also involved in enforcing strikes called by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Lal Chowk area, the sources said adding he was wanted in many cases of stone-pelting. Elsewhere, shops and business establishments were open and all modes of transport were plying in almost entire Valley, including the summer capital Srinagar, after authorities lifted curfew from Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara Districts and APHC-G exempted the day from the purview of its strike calendar. As per the schedule issued by Geelani, there will be no strike on October 29 (today) also.
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October - 28 
Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that a Delhi court on October 28 sentenced a Pakistani national to five years and six months in jail for spying as he was found supplying classified and secret details about the deployment and movement of Army throu
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Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that a Delhi court on October 28 sentenced a Pakistani national to five years and six months in jail for spying as he was found supplying classified and secret details about the deployment and movement of Army through courier to his handlers in Pakistan, in 2005. Additional Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma also imposed a fine of INR 7,000 on the convict, identified as Asim Waseem aliasSumaar Ali after holding him guilty under the Official Secrets Act, the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Act. The Police found that the accused was passing classified and secret details about the deployment and movement of army through courier. They also recovered two driving licenses from Ali issued in Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Hissar (Haryana). Ali was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell sleuths on September 15, 2005, following a tip off that a man from Pakistan's Rahimyar Khan District had entered the country and was spying on the directions of the Pakistan’s External Intelligence agency Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI).
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October - 28 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter at Jaspur village in Chatra District on October 28. The encounter took place when a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Poli
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter at Jaspur village in Chatra District on October 28. The encounter took place when a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police personnel came under fire from the Maoists during an operation in the afternoon, Police said. Security Forces retaliated the firing in which the two Maoists were killed and their bodies carried away by the fleeing cadre, Superintendent of Police (SP) Prabhat Kumar said. A rifle, cartridges and Maoist literature were recovered from the incidents ite, he added.
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October - 28 
Recorded 54% voter turnout in the third phase of the Bihar Assembly polls in 48 constituencies spread over six Districts in the north-western part on October 28, reports The Hindu.
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Recorded 54% voter turnout in the third phase of the Bihar Assembly polls in 48 constituencies spread over six Districts in the north-western part on October 28, reports The Hindu.
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October - 28 
Security Forces on October 28 rescued a Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT, Teaching Guide) teacher, Irshad Ahmed, abducted by the militants from Hanjar forests in Marwah area of Kishtwar District, Daily Excelsior reported on October 28. As reported earlier, two R
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Security Forces on October 28 rescued a Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT, Teaching Guide) teacher, Irshad Ahmed, abducted by the militants from Hanjar forests in Marwah area of Kishtwar District, Daily Excelsior reported on October 28. As reported earlier, two ReT teachers were abducted by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Marwah area of Kishtwar District in the night of October 26. Ghulam Mohammad and Irshad Ahmed were abducted when they were returning from their duties. While Ghulam managed to escape from captivity of the militants, Irshad remained under the militant’s captivity.
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October - 28 
The anti-talk faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-Anti talk) decided to test its support base among the general people of Diphu District by calling for 24 hours District bandh (general Strike) on October 30, reports
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The anti-talk faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-Anti talk) decided to test its support base among the general people of Diphu District by calling for 24 hours District bandh (general Strike) on October 30, reports Nagaland Post. The bandh will commence from 5am on October 30 till 5am October 31. The KLNLF called the bandh as a mark of protest against the alleged killing of its cadres by Security Forces in league with KLNLF rank and files presently under Ceasefire. All essential services have been kept out of the purview of the bandh.
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October - 28 
The Chhattisgarh Government has told the Supreme Court that due to administrative exigencies and lack of infrastructure it was housing Security Forces involved in anti-Maoist operations in 31 schools, ashrams (residential schools) and hostels, report
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The Chhattisgarh Government has told the Supreme Court that due to administrative exigencies and lack of infrastructure it was housing Security Forces involved in anti-Maoist operations in 31 schools, ashrams (residential schools) and hostels, reports Sify.com. The Government said it has made alternate arrangements to ensure that the presence of troopers in these premises did not affect the education of children. The State Government said this in an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in the evening of October 27.
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October - 28 
The Chhattisgarh Government on October 28 asserted in the Supreme Court that the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) does not exist in the State and therefore the question of disbanding it does not arise, reports The Hindu. In its affidavit
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The Chhattisgarh Government on October 28 asserted in the Supreme Court that the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) does not exist in the State and therefore the question of disbanding it does not arise, reports The Hindu. In its affidavit filed in the court, the State said the petition filed by social activist Professor Nandini Sundar and others had become infructuous as they themselves would unmistakably indicate that the Salwa Judum movement does not exist. Professor Sundar had herself said in her affidavit that Salwa Judum was being revived under a new name Dandakaranya Shanti Sangharsh Samiti (DKSSS), the State pointed out.
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October - 28 
The Hindu reports that Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on October 28 said that counter-terrorism cooperation between India and the United States (US) was far more broad-based than it was earlier. "Intelligence sharing has definitely improved in rece
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The Hindu reports that Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on October 28 said that counter-terrorism cooperation between India and the United States (US) was far more broad-based than it was earlier. "Intelligence sharing has definitely improved in recent months with the signing of the counter-terrorism security initiative. The cooperation between India and U.S. is now far more broad-based," he told journalists in New Delhi. Earlier, on October 27, Pillai had said that Indian agencies were "disappointed" at not being provided specific information by the US on Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley either before or after 26/11, else he could have been arrested when he visited India in March 2009 as a LeT operative, four months after the Mumbai attacks.
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October - 28 
The security agencies have come across a joint declaration where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), of Manipur agreed to "honour and s
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The security agencies have come across a joint declaration where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), of Manipur agreed to "honour and support the sovereignty of India and Manipur", reports Assam Tribune. The joint declaration, signed by ‘secretary general’ of the RPF, S Gunen and Alok, a leader of the CPI-Maoist, said that both sides would extend moral and political support to each other in their liberation struggles to "overthrow the common enemy that is Indian reactionary and oppressive regime." Both sides also agreed to honour the territorial integrity of Manipur and India. The organizations strongly criticized the Government of India and agreed to consolidate friendship and work hand in hand. The Maoists condemned the annexation of Manipur in India and claimed that the merger of Manipur with India was illegal and the people of Manipur have been opposing the same.
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October - 28 
The US said it had only "more general and less specific" information on Headley before the 26/11 attacks, adds Times of India. "If we had information that could have helped to prevent the attacks and pinpoint specific aspects of the attack, we would
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The US said it had only "more general and less specific" information on Headley before the 26/11 attacks, adds Times of India. "If we had information that could have helped to prevent the attacks and pinpoint specific aspects of the attack, we would have certainly shared that too," Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication Ben Rhodes told journalist on October 28.
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October - 28 
Three cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres on October 28 surrendered along with their arms in the presence of Y Joy Kumar, Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) and Major
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Three cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres on October 28 surrendered along with their arms in the presence of Y Joy Kumar, Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) and Major General CA Krishnan, at a ceremony held in Imphal, reports Nagaland Post. While the surrendered KCP militants were identified as Inaobi Singh, Mangkhanpao and Govind Singh, the surrendered PREPAK militants were identified as Sunil Singh and Th Chittaranjan Singh. The militants also deposited one AK rifle with magazine, 4 pistols with magazines, 29 live rounds of AK and 15 live rounds of 9-mm during the ceremony.
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October - 28 
A senior Pentagon official broke Government rules and lied to superiors when he set up an ‘unauthorised’ network of private contractors to spy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, an internal probe has found, Dawn reported on October 29. The investigation st
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A senior Pentagon official broke Government rules and lied to superiors when he set up an ‘unauthorised’ network of private contractors to spy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, an internal probe has found, Dawn reported on October 29. The investigation stated that the high-ranking intelligence expert set up the network starting in late 2009 and “deliberately misled” top generals about it, according to a Pentagon spokesman who summarised the classified report. “These policy violations consisted of directing unauthorised HUMINT (Human intelligence) operations conducted by non-government personnel under the guise of gathering and reporting ‘force protection atmospherics’ for the ‘Information Operations CAPSTONE’,” a human intelligence gathering project, Pentagon spokesman David Lapan said. The results of the Defence Department investigation, ordered by Defence Secretary Robert Gates after The New York Times reported on the network’s existence in March, 2010 are classified.
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October - 28 
A Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) militant, identified as Abdullah, son of Amanullah, was arrested by Police under Chaki Wara Police Station area near Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 28, reports Daily Times. An illegal
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A Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) militant, identified as Abdullah, son of Amanullah, was arrested by Police under Chaki Wara Police Station area near Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 28, reports Daily Times. An illegal weapon was recovered from his possession. Abdullah confessed that on the directives of Mohammad alias Mama, the SSP Lyari in-charge, he killed seven sectarian targets while a number of other religious scholars were on his hit list.
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October - 28 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) sentenced three activists of a banned outfit to 20 years in prison for possessing explosive substances and illegal weapons and planning to target Eid Milad-un-Nabi (celebration of Prophets Birthday) procession in Februar
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) sentenced three activists of a banned outfit to 20 years in prison for possessing explosive substances and illegal weapons and planning to target Eid Milad-un-Nabi (celebration of Prophets Birthday) procession in February 2010, reports The News.
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October - 28 
An intelligence report on October 28 revealed that four foreigners have been given the task to assassinate two prominent religious leaders of Tablighi Jama'at in Raiwind, a town in the Punjab Province of Pakistan, reports The News.
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An intelligence report on October 28 revealed that four foreigners have been given the task to assassinate two prominent religious leaders of Tablighi Jama'at in Raiwind, a town in the Punjab Province of Pakistan, reports The News.
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October - 28 
At least 12 militants and a security official were killed and 13 others, including five troopers, were injured in attacks on Security Forces (SFs) and air strikes by gunship helicopters in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
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At least 12 militants and a security official were killed and 13 others, including five troopers, were injured in attacks on Security Forces (SFs) and air strikes by gunship helicopters in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 28, reports Dawn. Gunship helicopters targeted suspected locations of militants in Khadezai, Meshti Kandao and Chappar Mamozai areas, killing 12 militants. Four hideouts were also destroyed in the air strikes.
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October - 28 
Five militants and a volunteer of the local peace committee were killed and 14 others injured in an encounter between SFs and militants in Ambar tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency. Official sources said that militants attacked a post of the peac
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Five militants and a volunteer of the local peace committee were killed and 14 others injured in an encounter between SFs and militants in Ambar tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency. Official sources said that militants attacked a post of the peace committee in Bakhmal Shah area of Ambar, killing a volunteer and injuring four others. The volunteers along with SF personnel retaliated with heavy gunfire and killed five militants. Ten others were injured.
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October - 28 
Four Shia persons were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on October 28, reported Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site. Names of the victims, who belonged to the Hazar
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Four Shia persons were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on October 28, reported Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site. Names of the victims, who belonged to the Hazara tribe, could not be ascertained.
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October - 28 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants beheaded three "common criminals", allegedly masquerading as TTP while stealing and kidnapping for ransom, in the Yaka Ghaound area of Mohmand Agency. Residents said a note was found near the dead bodies, id
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants beheaded three "common criminals", allegedly masquerading as TTP while stealing and kidnapping for ransom, in the Yaka Ghaound area of Mohmand Agency. Residents said a note was found near the dead bodies, identifying them as criminals "defaming" the TTP. "They were involved in various crimes, including theft and kidnapping for ransom, posing as Taliban. We killed them so others may learn a lesson from this," the note said.
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October - 28 
The Haqqani network is negotiating a peace deal with a Pakistani tribe in the Khuram Agency. Tribal elders said that could give militants access to remote strategic areas on the Afghanistan border. The talk of a deal between members of the Haqqani ne
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The Haqqani network is negotiating a peace deal with a Pakistani tribe in the Khuram Agency. Tribal elders said that could give militants access to remote strategic areas on the Afghanistan border. The talk of a deal between members of the Haqqani network and the Turi tribe in the Kurram Agency is likely to raise concerns in the United States which has been demanding Pakistan to get tough with the militants fighting Western forces across the border.
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October - 28 
The Caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on October 28 claimed that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are preparing for what they often call 'people's revolt’, reports Nepal News. The UCPN-M's reluctance to manage their comb
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The Caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on October 28 claimed that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are preparing for what they often call 'people's revolt’, reports Nepal News. The UCPN-M's reluctance to manage their combatants and the recent foreign trip of Maoist combatants are an indication of the Maoists trying to stage 'revolt', he argued. He also blamed the Maoists for pushing the country to a crisis by insisting to prevent the Government from presenting the budget in the Parliament.
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October - 28 
The UCPN-M decided to postpone the party's extended plenum to November 21. Citing the upcoming Eid festival of Muslims, the party postponed the plenum meeting for the third time. Earlier, the date of the plenum was set for November 14. The venue - Go
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The UCPN-M decided to postpone the party's extended plenum to November 21. Citing the upcoming Eid festival of Muslims, the party postponed the plenum meeting for the third time. Earlier, the date of the plenum was set for November 14. The venue - Gorkha District - for the plenum, however, remains unchanged.
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October - 28 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Rana Ahmed (27), was shot dead by internal rivals of the outfit on October 28 at Kuabasi village in Chatmohar sub-district of Pabna District, repo
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Rana Ahmed (27), was shot dead by internal rivals of the outfit on October 28 at Kuabasi village in Chatmohar sub-district of Pabna District, reports Daily Star.
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October - 28 
A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Mostak alias Milon (30), was shot dead at Notakhola Gogadiar Char, a remote Jamuna shoal of Bera sub-district of Pabna District. According to the Police sources, "Milon is one of the prime accus
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A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Mostak alias Milon (30), was shot dead at Notakhola Gogadiar Char, a remote Jamuna shoal of Bera sub-district of Pabna District. According to the Police sources, "Milon is one of the prime accused in a murder case filed for killing three Policemen at Daspara in Dhalarchar of Bera upazila on July 20."
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October - 28 
Police arrested 20 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) members, including former Member of Parliament (MP) Mujibur Rahman, along with "bomb making materials" and "anti-State" leaflets from Dhaka’s Mirpur area on October 28, reports Daily Star. Officer-in-Charge Ka
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Police arrested 20 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) members, including former Member of Parliament (MP) Mujibur Rahman, along with "bomb making materials" and "anti-State" leaflets from Dhaka’s Mirpur area on October 28, reports Daily Star. Officer-in-Charge Kazi Wazed Ali of Mirpur Police Station said that the Police had recovered six explosive-like substances, bomb making materials, around 200 jihadi books, a sack full of anti-State leaflets, a laptop and some foreign currencies.
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October - 28 
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on October 29 announced a fresh agitation for four days across the country, demanding unconditional release of the party leaders and workers detained from Mirpur on October 28, reports Daily Star. The Agitation would start
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The Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on October 29 announced a fresh agitation for four days across the country, demanding unconditional release of the party leaders and workers detained from Mirpur on October 28, reports Daily Star. The Agitation would start from October 30 and will continue until November 3 with one day's break on October 31, says the JeI’s acting Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam. As part of the programme, Jamaat leaders and activists will organise rallies in divisional cities, District and sub-district headquarters and unions across the country.
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October - 28 
The President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) Rezaul Karim made some provocative remarks about the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Home Minister in Dhaka referring to the Bangladesh Rifle (BDR) carnage and Paltan killings. Evading Security Forces' no
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The President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) Rezaul Karim made some provocative remarks about the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Home Minister in Dhaka referring to the Bangladesh Rifle (BDR) carnage and Paltan killings. Evading Security Forces' notice, he fled the venue. The Dhaka unit of JeI organised the discussion at the Jatiya Press Club in remembrance of the cadres and supporters of the party and its associates killed in a clash with 14-party leaders and activists at Paltan on October 28, 2006.
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October - 28 
De-mining groups recovered 186 APMs from Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Mundumuruppu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 186 APMs from Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Mundumuruppu areas.
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October - 28 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the Achchelu, Point Pedro, Kollankulam, Puliyankulam, Navatkulam, Mundumuruppu, Monarawewa and Iranamadu areas in the North recovered 10 hand grenades, 16 Anti Personnel Mines
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the Achchelu, Point Pedro, Kollankulam, Puliyankulam, Navatkulam, Mundumuruppu, Monarawewa and Iranamadu areas in the North recovered 10 hand grenades, 16 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two 60-mm mortar bombs and three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) on October 28.
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October - 28 
The British Prime Minister David Cameron said that there should be an independent investigation into what happened during the decisive phase of Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. Cameron made this observation
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The British Prime Minister David Cameron said that there should be an independent investigation into what happened during the decisive phase of Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. Cameron made this observation while responding to a query by the opposition Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) Siobhain McDonagh on the assassination and civil rights abuses allegedly taking place in Sri Lanka. "We need to see an independent investigation of what happened. Everyone has read the papers and seen the TV footage, but we need an independent investigation to work out whether what she suggests is right," he said. However, he did not call for an international war crime tribunal as the opposition MP suggested.
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October - 29 
10 militants of different outfits and one sympathiser were arrested during search operations in different areas of the State, reports Sangai Express. A combined team of Imphal West District Police and 39 Assam Rifles (AR) troops arrested a Kangleipak
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10 militants of different outfits and one sympathiser were arrested during search operations in different areas of the State, reports Sangai Express. A combined team of Imphal West District Police and 39 Assam Rifles (AR) troops arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Tongjam Arjun Singh alias Neon (25), from Thangmeiband Lilashing Khongnang-khong. Separately, Security Forces (SFs) arrested ‘lieutenant’ Thoudam Bobby Singh alias Laisana alias Ibomcha (33) in the same District. One 9 mm pistol and some ammunition were seized from him. In another joint search operation, SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Sana Takhellambam (30) from Saiton Khunou. He confessed to have been involved in a number of incidents of attacks on SFs and undergone training in 2001. Also Police arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of KCP-MC, identified as Lairenlakpam Abom (19) from Lamphel Sana Keithel. Two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the house of the militant. In yet another incident, one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Sarungbam Nanda-kumar (40) was arrested by Imphal West commandos from his house in Haoreibi Awang Leikai. Some incriminating documents relating to PLA and one mobile handset were seized from his possession.
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October - 29 
A non local, identified as Subloo Das (30), who was missing since midnight of October 26 was found dead suspiciously near Langnom village under Jiribam Police Station in Imphal East District.
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A non local, identified as Subloo Das (30), who was missing since midnight of October 26 was found dead suspiciously near Langnom village under Jiribam Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 29 
According to Imphal Free Press, an unidentified person was found shot dead by unidentified militants along Khuga River canal near Saikul Village under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur District on October 29. The victim was found tied bot
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According to Imphal Free Press, an unidentified person was found shot dead by unidentified militants along Khuga River canal near Saikul Village under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur District on October 29. The victim was found tied both his hands and legs and sustained bullet injury on his forehead.
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October - 29 
An anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was shot dead by Security Forces at Singirmari under Kazigaon Police station in Parbhatjhora subdivision of Kokrajhar District on October 29, reports Telegraph. A pisto
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An anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was shot dead by Security Forces at Singirmari under Kazigaon Police station in Parbhatjhora subdivision of Kokrajhar District on October 29, reports Telegraph. A pistol, six rounds of live bullets, two mobiles, and extortion notes were recovered from the slain militant. The militant is yet to be identified.
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October - 29 
IANS reports that a soldier, identified as Manzoor Ahmad, was killed in an encounter with militants in Marwah forests in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 29.
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IANS reports that a soldier, identified as Manzoor Ahmad, was killed in an encounter with militants in Marwah forests in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 29.
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October - 29 
One hand grenade was recovered in the office of Department for Welfare of Minorities and Other Backward Classes (MOBC) located in Governor Road of Paona Bazar in Imphal West District.
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One hand grenade was recovered in the office of Department for Welfare of Minorities and Other Backward Classes (MOBC) located in Governor Road of Paona Bazar in Imphal West District.
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October - 29 
Times of India reports that a local court in Tirupati sentenced Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Panduranga Reddy alias Sagar and three traders of gelatine sticks, identified as Ramaswamy Reddy, Nagarjuna and Gangi Reddy, to seven
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Times of India reports that a local court in Tirupati sentenced Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Panduranga Reddy alias Sagar and three traders of gelatine sticks, identified as Ramaswamy Reddy, Nagarjuna and Gangi Reddy, to seven years imprisonment on October 29, after a seven-year-long trial in Alipiri blast case of 2003. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, his ministerial colleague B. Gopalakrishna Reddy and two legislators were injured as the Maoists triggered a landmine blast at Alipiri on October 1, 2003 when they were on their way to Tirumala. Patel Sudhakar Reddy, believed to be the mastermind behind the attack on Naidu, was killed by Police in an encounter in Warangal District in 2009.
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October - 29 
Two NDFB-anti talk militants involved in the serial blasts in Assam in 2008 were arrested in Nagaon District, reports Sentinel. The militants are identified as Haitha Basumatary and Rajendra Basumatary who were involved in the serial blasts which lef
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Two NDFB-anti talk militants involved in the serial blasts in Assam in 2008 were arrested in Nagaon District, reports Sentinel. The militants are identified as Haitha Basumatary and Rajendra Basumatary who were involved in the serial blasts which left over 90 persons dead and another 500 injured in Kokrajhar, Barpeta and Bongaigaon Districts, besides Guwahati in October 30, 2008.
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October - 29 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade to the resident of one Sinam Nodiachand of Thangmeiband Lurungpurel in Imphal West District. However, the bomb failed to explode.
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade to the resident of one Sinam Nodiachand of Thangmeiband Lurungpurel in Imphal West District. However, the bomb failed to explode.
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October - 29 
A NATO tanker comes under attack in the Mangochar area, 20 kilometres south of Quetta.
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A NATO tanker comes under attack in the Mangochar area, 20 kilometres south of Quetta.
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October - 29 
A senior physician, Dr Khan Badshah, was abducted by unidentified militants from his residence at Khyber Agency Headquarters Hospital at Khar in the evening. Earlier, Zakir Hussain, younger brother of Dr Badshah, was killed during a abduction attempt
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A senior physician, Dr Khan Badshah, was abducted by unidentified militants from his residence at Khyber Agency Headquarters Hospital at Khar in the evening. Earlier, Zakir Hussain, younger brother of Dr Badshah, was killed during a abduction attempt by militants of TTP ‘deputy chief’ Mulana Faqir Mohmmad in Chingaro area near Damadola.
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October - 29 
At least 12 militants were killed and six others injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army attacked militant hideouts in Khadizai, Shahu Wam, Kasha and Saifal Dara areas of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Octob
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At least 12 militants were killed and six others injured when helicopter gunships of Pakistan Army attacked militant hideouts in Khadizai, Shahu Wam, Kasha and Saifal Dara areas of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 29, reports Dawn. Four hideouts and a vehicle were destroyed in the attack. Security Forces (SFs) also launched a search operation in Ghaljo and adjoining areas. A cache of arms, including rockets, mortars, hand grenades and explosives, were recovered during the operation. However, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman of the area, Hafiz Saeed, denied the report and said no one from his outfit were killed or injured in the shelling.
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October - 29 
At least two militants were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 29, reports Daily Times. The clash occurred in Biakand area when the SFs signalled
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At least two militants were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 29, reports Daily Times. The clash occurred in Biakand area when the SFs signalled the suspected militants coming from Shah Dherai side to stop for search but they started firing at the SFs. The SFs in retaliation shot dead two of them. The slain militants were identified as Latifullah and Rehmatullah. Two security personnel were also injured in the encounter.
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October - 29 
SFs recovered a high intensity explosive device and neutralised it in Shakardara area of Matta tehsil.
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SFs recovered a high intensity explosive device and neutralised it in Shakardara area of Matta tehsil.
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October - 29 
The driver of a tanker, carrying supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan, was killed and a 12 years old boy injured when unidentified militants opened fire in Baghbana area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan on October 29, reports Daily Times.
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The driver of a tanker, carrying supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan, was killed and a 12 years old boy injured when unidentified militants opened fire in Baghbana area of Khuzdar District in Balochistan on October 29, reports Daily Times.
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October - 29 
The newly-appointed United States (US) ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Phelps Munter, on October 29 termed the drone attacks as part of the war on terror and to be targeting the militants, reports Daily Times. Munter said, “I want to strengthen the b
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The newly-appointed United States (US) ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Phelps Munter, on October 29 termed the drone attacks as part of the war on terror and to be targeting the militants, reports Daily Times. Munter said, “I want to strengthen the bilateral ties between the US and Pakistan,” adding, that Pakistan was an important ally in the war against terror and the US acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by its Pakistani friends. He assured the country of complete support in the ongoing war on terror, adding that the instability in Afghanistan would harm Pakistan.
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October - 29 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 29 rejected an invitation for a Constitutional Council (CC) meeting to be held on October 31, reports Nepal News. The Office of the Prime Minist
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 29 rejected an invitation for a Constitutional Council (CC) meeting to be held on October 31, reports Nepal News. The Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (OPMCM) had sent a letter to inform Prachanda about the meeting. However, Prachanda refused to receive the letter saying the meeting was called without consulting him.
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October - 29 
The former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar was brought to Chittagong Central Jail from Dhaka to produce before a Court in cases linked to the 10-truck arms haul in Chittagong District in 2004. Earlier on October 3, Babar was accused and sho
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The former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar was brought to Chittagong Central Jail from Dhaka to produce before a Court in cases linked to the 10-truck arms haul in Chittagong District in 2004. Earlier on October 3, Babar was accused and shown arrested in the country's largest ever arms haul cases.
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October - 29 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Niliyamotai, Kollankulam, Omanthai, Navatkulam, Madhu, Marathodei and Mallavi areas in the North recovered one claymore mine, 130 electric detonators, one 6-m long detonator
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Niliyamotai, Kollankulam, Omanthai, Navatkulam, Madhu, Marathodei and Mallavi areas in the North recovered one claymore mine, 130 electric detonators, one 6-m long detonator code, 17 vehicle magnet bombs, 41 Anti Personnel Mines( APMs), one Honda motor bicycle engine, two bicycle paddles, six bolt nails, one cogwheel, one break liner, one motor bicycle helmet, one non electric detonator and 10 kg of C-4 explosive on October 29.
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October - 29 
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on October 29 dismissed a petition filed by the former Army Commander and defeated Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka challenging President Mahinda Rajapaksa's re-election at the January 26 Presidential elections, reports
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Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on October 29 dismissed a petition filed by the former Army Commander and defeated Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka challenging President Mahinda Rajapaksa's re-election at the January 26 Presidential elections, reports Colombo Page. The five-member bench upheld a preliminary objection raised on behalf of President Rajapakse and rejected Fonseka's petition without being tried. The common opposition candidate and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader alleged that election malpractices took place during the January 26th presidential election ( which President Rajapakse won with a wide margin of 18 percent equivalent to 1.8 million votes over Fonseka) and charged that the results were therefore unacceptable.
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Cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) numbering over 50 raided Bundu village in Hazaribagh District in the intervening night of October 30-31 and damaged the houses of six villagers with a JCB machine in protest against the arrest of Mohamma
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Cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) numbering over 50 raided Bundu village in Hazaribagh District in the intervening night of October 30-31 and damaged the houses of six villagers with a JCB machine in protest against the arrest of Mohammad Irfan, the zonal ‘commander’ of the outfit, from Bundu region on October 19, reports Times of India.
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October - 30 
Earlier, on October 30, four Maoists, including three women, were arrested after a brief encounter with security forces in the forests of Khunti, reports DNA. The gun-fight broke out during an anti-Naxal operation between Iti and Pangura forests with
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Earlier, on October 30, four Maoists, including three women, were arrested after a brief encounter with security forces in the forests of Khunti, reports DNA. The gun-fight broke out during an anti-Naxal operation between Iti and Pangura forests with both the sides exchanging about 180 rounds of fire, Superintendent of Police Manoj Kaushik told reporters. The Security Forces seized 28 pieces of explosive gel and INSAS rifle ammunition.
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October - 30 
Further, Police arrested two cadres of VC faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) near the Adarsh Laboratory. The arrested cadres were identified as Oinam Abung (25) and Asem Romen (21). The duo disclosed that they were working
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Further, Police arrested two cadres of VC faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) near the Adarsh Laboratory. The arrested cadres were identified as Oinam Abung (25) and Asem Romen (21). The duo disclosed that they were working under the command of Helen alias Tomba of VC faction of PREPAK.
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October - 30 
Imphal West District Police arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Angom Tarachand alias Ibungo (30), from Indira Park gate. Ibungo, belonging to Tabungba group, revealed that he joined t
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Imphal West District Police arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Angom Tarachand alias Ibungo (30), from Indira Park gate. Ibungo, belonging to Tabungba group, revealed that he joined the organization some 2/3 months back and was assigned to serve demand letters. A Nokia handset was also seized from his possession.
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October - 30 
In another incident, Police arrested a cadre of Sajou faction of KCP, identified as Ningombam Boboi Meitei (32) alias Boy from near Manipur University gate. He disclosed that he joined the outfit under one Jayanta alias Sajou of Bashikhong after he l
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In another incident, Police arrested a cadre of Sajou faction of KCP, identified as Ningombam Boboi Meitei (32) alias Boy from near Manipur University gate. He disclosed that he joined the outfit under one Jayanta alias Sajou of Bashikhong after he left People's Liberation Army (PLA). One 9mm pistol with five live rounds in the magazine and one .32 revolver with one live round in the chamber were seized from his possession.
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October - 30 
Meanwhile, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant along with two other were arrested by Police in Assam's Morigaon District, reports Shillong Times. Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested the militant who was employed in a tent hou
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Meanwhile, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant along with two other were arrested by Police in Assam's Morigaon District, reports Shillong Times. Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested the militant who was employed in a tent house at Jagiroad for the last two years. The militant was allegedly involved in several subversive activities. The Police recovered several arms and ammunitions along with some documents from the militant, the Police added.
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October - 30 
Meanwhile, troops of 28 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Y Tomba alias Boyendro Meitei (32) from Mongsangei area. He was later handed over to the Singjamei Police Station.
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Meanwhile, troops of 28 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Y Tomba alias Boyendro Meitei (32) from Mongsangei area. He was later handed over to the Singjamei Police Station.
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October - 30 
Separately, troops arrested two cadres of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) from New Lamka in Churachandpur District. The militants were identified as ‘Captain’ Lamkosat (27) alias Arrow, and ‘Lieutenant’ Mungsonping (29) Copper. One 9 mm Pistol with fiv
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Separately, troops arrested two cadres of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) from New Lamka in Churachandpur District. The militants were identified as ‘Captain’ Lamkosat (27) alias Arrow, and ‘Lieutenant’ Mungsonping (29) Copper. One 9 mm Pistol with five live rounds were recovered from their possession. They were handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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October - 30 
The Meghalaya Police recovered three grenades – commonly known as Australian pineapples – and 125 rounds of live ammunition, belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from Assamese Navodaya Vidyalaya located at Madan Laban in Shillong
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The Meghalaya Police recovered three grenades – commonly known as Australian pineapples – and 125 rounds of live ammunition, belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from Assamese Navodaya Vidyalaya located at Madan Laban in Shillong on October 30, reports Sentinel. Later on, a search conducted by the Police also recovered two AK-47 assault rifles, five Kilogram of RDX, two walkie talkies, a flash gun, two detonators and six magazines, besides incriminating documents, all wrapped in plastic bags and kept underground below the permanent stage of the school. The documents found revealed that the arms and explosives were procured and delivered to one Young Changmei by ULFA ‘commander’ Drishti Rajkhowa way back on May 13, 1998. After examining the condition of the arms, the Police do not rule out that the arms and ammunition are still fresh.
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October - 30 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 30 intensified search operation for four top ranking Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Aiyyar forests in Navapachi area of Marwah in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir as more troops were rushed to dense fo
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 30 intensified search operation for four top ranking Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Aiyyar forests in Navapachi area of Marwah in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir as more troops were rushed to dense forests in mountainous areas to neutralise the militants, who were holed-up for last six days, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the militants were equipped with sophisticated weapons. The militants, according to intercepts, were identified as Sajjad Ahmed alias Rezwan, Shakir Hussain alias Chota Hafeez and Mohammad Shaffi. Identity of their fourth associate was not ascertained so far. Rezwan and Chota Hafeez were ‘commanders’ of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit while two others were their associates.
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October - 30 
Five militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit), some 12 kilometres from agency headquarters Khar in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal
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Five militants were killed and seven others injured when helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit), some 12 kilometres from agency headquarters Khar in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 30, reports Dawn. The shelling on different villages including Markhanai, Tup and Samasai continued for over an hour.
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October - 30 
The Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani on October 30 said that Government has decided to take action against a banned religious out-fit involved in target killings in the province, reports Dawn. Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani, in a
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The Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani on October 30 said that Government has decided to take action against a banned religious out-fit involved in target killings in the province, reports Dawn. Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani, in a high-level meeting, said that those involved in target killings, terrorism and abduction for ransom would not be spared. He directed the law enforcing agencies to take action against criminal element without any discrimination and political pressure. The meeting also decided to contact the Punjab Government for action against the banned organisation.
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October - 30 
Unidentified militants attacked a military post, killing two soldiers in the Badar area, 30 kilometres north of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency.
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Unidentified militants attacked a military post, killing two soldiers in the Badar area, 30 kilometres north of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency.
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October - 30 
A special Court of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in Chapainawabganj District will begin trial of 30 accused soldiers in connection with the case of 39 Rifles Battalion mutiny on October 30 (Today). BDR sources said the accused soldiers revolted to express
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A special Court of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in Chapainawabganj District will begin trial of 30 accused soldiers in connection with the case of 39 Rifles Battalion mutiny on October 30 (Today). BDR sources said the accused soldiers revolted to express their solidarity with the mutineers of BDR headquarters (Pilkhana) at 39 Rifle Battalion on February 26 2008.
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October - 31 
An abducted Special Police Officer (SPO), Irpa Dinesh, was killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Basaguda Busti in Bijapur District on October 31, reports Times of India. He was abducted by the Maoists on October 22.
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An abducted Special Police Officer (SPO), Irpa Dinesh, was killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Basaguda Busti in Bijapur District on October 31, reports Times of India. He was abducted by the Maoists on October 22.
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October - 31 
Elsewhere in the District, five Maoists were arrested and sharp-edged weapons seized. Police arrested them after they started to flee after noticing the Police personnel in the forest at Bhatwar and Dhinduri villages. The Maoists were identified as K
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Elsewhere in the District, five Maoists were arrested and sharp-edged weapons seized. Police arrested them after they started to flee after noticing the Police personnel in the forest at Bhatwar and Dhinduri villages. The Maoists were identified as Kunjam Paku, Paklu Parsa, Budru Marsa, Guddi Oyyam and Sudhru Warse. The first three were involved in the killing of an SPO on October 29 while Oyyam and Warse were wanted in the recent murder of a villager.
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October - 31 
Further, Police arrested Sushila Munda (21), a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Khunti District on October 31 for facilitating recruitment and supplying Maoist literature to like-minded fellow students. Sushila is a stu
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Further, Police arrested Sushila Munda (21), a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Khunti District on October 31 for facilitating recruitment and supplying Maoist literature to like-minded fellow students. Sushila is a student of first-year Intermediate of Science (ISc) at PPK College, Bundu. Sushila belongs to Mahuatand village in the District. Some recruitment forms were also found in her possession. "Sushila Munda had even served in the armed squad of zonal commander Kundan Pahan and it was with his help she got admission in the college," said Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh.
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October - 31 
Further, troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and a new recruit of the outfit during an operation conducted along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39 on October 31. The militant was identified as Leihaorungbam
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Further, troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and a new recruit of the outfit during an operation conducted along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39 on October 31. The militant was identified as Leihaorungbam Sital alias Fangnaba (19) of Takhel. Sital was accompanied by a fresh recruit identified as Chingkhei Nganba alias Paupa Singh (16) of Takhel. Chingkhei Nganba was sent back to his home through his parents while Sital was handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, apprehending rise in infiltration attempts before the closure of the passes, General- Officer-in-Command (GOC, 16 Core) Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy on October 31 said there would be no change in the strategy in countering infiltration
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Meanwhile, apprehending rise in infiltration attempts before the closure of the passes, General- Officer-in-Command (GOC, 16 Core) Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy on October 31 said there would be no change in the strategy in countering infiltration attempts from across the border along Line of Control (LoC). ''As the previous strategy remained successful and helped Army in foiling almost all infiltration attempts and eliminating terrorists including the top ‘commanders’, there will be no change in it,'' he told reporters. ''Pressure will definitely be on Pir Panjal Range as passes will close with the onset of winters but we are equipped to meet any eventuality,'' the GOC said. He added that the over 700-km of LoC is being well manned by the Army.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, Police on October 31 arrested six Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including Deep Singh alias Vikram, said to be the sub zonal ‘commander’ of RCC (Revolutionary Communist Centre), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Ma
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Meanwhile, Police on October 31 arrested six Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including Deep Singh alias Vikram, said to be the sub zonal ‘commander’ of RCC (Revolutionary Communist Centre), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) floated by the followers of Sagar Chatterjee, from different parts of Gaya District, reports IBN Live. Chatterjee, a Maoist leader, was killed in a Police encounter in Aurangabad about a decade back. Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police Amit Lodha said Vikram was wanted by Police in connection with nearly a dozen cases of extortion and arson, including an attack on construction company Gammon India. The other arrested LWEs were identified as Baua Panda, Neeraj, Randhir Kumar, Krishna Paswan and Munna Mehto.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, the militant killed in an encounter with SFs at Ahad Sahib area of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 31, was identified on November 1 as Irshad Ahmad Mir alias Ammar, a resident of Gundbrat village of Sopore. Mir was affiliated
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Meanwhile, the militant killed in an encounter with SFs at Ahad Sahib area of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 31, was identified on November 1 as Irshad Ahmad Mir alias Ammar, a resident of Gundbrat village of Sopore. Mir was affiliated with Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). Two hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site. A civilian was also injured in the crossfire.
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October - 31 
Militants in Jammu and Kashmir expressed their willingness to present a "peace plan" during their meeting with the group of interlocutors appointed by the Centre, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details about their meetings with those from militant g
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Militants in Jammu and Kashmir expressed their willingness to present a "peace plan" during their meeting with the group of interlocutors appointed by the Centre, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details about their meetings with those from militant groups, one of the interlocutors Dilip Padgaonkar said, "The first time we met guys from terrorist organisations. They said would you mind coming again once. We need to talk to you. So we went a second time. And the second time, during an hour and a half, something quite surprising took place which was one of those guys who acted as spokesperson of one of these organisations said to us that they would like to submit to us also a peace plan."
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October - 31 
One militant was killed in a gun battle between militants and Security Forces (SFs) near Ahad-Bab-morh area in the Sopore town of Baramulla District in the evening of October 31, reported Daily Excelsior. A civilian, who was caught in the cross-fire,
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One militant was killed in a gun battle between militants and Security Forces (SFs) near Ahad-Bab-morh area in the Sopore town of Baramulla District in the evening of October 31, reported Daily Excelsior. A civilian, who was caught in the cross-fire, was injured. The gunfight was on till the reports last came in.
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October - 31 
Sentinel reports that five cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were held along with arms and ammunition by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) early on October 31 at Chomi village under
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Sentinel reports that five cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were held along with arms and ammunition by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) early on October 31 at Chomi village under Kiphire District. The NSCN-K cadres were released after the intervention of the Village Council of Chomi village. However, the arms and ammunition were retained by the NSCN-IM.
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October - 31 
The three terrorists, identified as Jasmail Singh alias Sahib Singh, Kulvinder Singh alias Kala and Arshpal Singh alias Rashpal Singh were arrested by a Police party near Buga Kanchian in the night of October 31 when they were travelling in a car.
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The three terrorists, identified as Jasmail Singh alias Sahib Singh, Kulvinder Singh alias Kala and Arshpal Singh alias Rashpal Singh were arrested by a Police party near Buga Kanchian in the night of October 31 when they were travelling in a car.
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October - 31 
Times of India reports that in a written statement, dated October 31, issued by the central committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the outfit has asked people to raise the "Go back Obama" slogan against the world's "Enemy Numb
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Times of India reports that in a written statement, dated October 31, issued by the central committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the outfit has asked people to raise the "Go back Obama" slogan against the world's "Enemy Number One" for being "the gang leader of US imperialism".
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October - 31 
Also, SFs arrested two suspected militants in Uthman Khel tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The suspects were identified as Abdul Ghaffar and Samiullah.
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Also, SFs arrested two suspected militants in Uthman Khel tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The suspects were identified as Abdul Ghaffar and Samiullah.
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October - 31 
Also, two personnel of the Khasadar Force suffered injuries when they stepped on a landmine planted in Totikhel area of Khwezai tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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Also, two personnel of the Khasadar Force suffered injuries when they stepped on a landmine planted in Totikhel area of Khwezai tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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October - 31 
Another, three militants were killed and two others injured when Security Forces (SFs) targeted their hideouts in Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. Several hideouts were destroyed in the area. A woman was also killed whe
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Another, three militants were killed and two others injured when Security Forces (SFs) targeted their hideouts in Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. Several hideouts were destroyed in the area. A woman was also killed when a shell hit her house.
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October - 31 
At least six militants were killed and another two injured when US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound in the Haider Khel village of Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 31, reports D
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At least six militants were killed and another two injured when US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound in the Haider Khel village of Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 31, reports Dawn. “The compound belonged to local tribesman Ahmad Ali and had become a hub of militants’ movement,” a local security official said. The identities of those killed were not immediately clear, he added.
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October - 31 
Elsewhere in Khyber Agency, Khasadar force arrested two persons from Jamrud and recovered six Kalashnikovs, 17 pistols and 30 empty magazines from their possession.
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Elsewhere in Khyber Agency, Khasadar force arrested two persons from Jamrud and recovered six Kalashnikovs, 17 pistols and 30 empty magazines from their possession.
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October - 31 
In addition, a trooper, identified as Waris Ali, was killed when militants attacked a checkpost in Loe Kharkay area of Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency.
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In addition, a trooper, identified as Waris Ali, was killed when militants attacked a checkpost in Loe Kharkay area of Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, helicopter gunships shelled suspected positions of militants in Dwezai area of Pandyalai tehsil. However, there was no report of casualties.
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Meanwhile, helicopter gunships shelled suspected positions of militants in Dwezai area of Pandyalai tehsil. However, there was no report of casualties.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants detained 65 tribesmen on the ‘charge’ of selling and using hashish and heroin and sentenced each of them to 10 lashes in Mamozai area of the upper tehsil of Orakzai Agency. Sources said that t
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Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants detained 65 tribesmen on the ‘charge’ of selling and using hashish and heroin and sentenced each of them to 10 lashes in Mamozai area of the upper tehsil of Orakzai Agency. Sources said that the tribesmen were presented before a Shariah court’ in Mamozai area after their ‘arrest’ and they admitted they had been using and selling narcotics in violation of a ban. After the ‘sentence’ the 65 men were brought to a ground and each of them was lashed 10 times as a large numbers of people watched. Hafiz Saeed, a spokesman for TTP, said that the tribesmen had violated a ‘ban’ on narcotics.
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Separately, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed another anti-Taliban tribal elder who was found dead in central tehsil of Kurram Agency. Sources said that Malik Sabil Khan was abducted on October 31 and his bullet riddled body was recov
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Separately, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed another anti-Taliban tribal elder who was found dead in central tehsil of Kurram Agency. Sources said that Malik Sabil Khan was abducted on October 31 and his bullet riddled body was recovered from Zarali area of central tehsil. Three elders who were staunchly opposing militancy in the area were killed in the same area on October 31.
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October - 31 
Separately, three elders of the Masozai tribe were killed and two others abducted when militants attacked them in Zharaly area of Kurram Agency. The deceased were identified as Gul Ahmad Shah, Daud Khan and Noor Janan. The elders had formed a lashkar
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Separately, three elders of the Masozai tribe were killed and two others abducted when militants attacked them in Zharaly area of Kurram Agency. The deceased were identified as Gul Ahmad Shah, Daud Khan and Noor Janan. The elders had formed a lashkar (tribal militia) against militants in Neka Ziarat area three months ago.
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October - 31 
SFs set ablaze the house of a militant ‘commander’, Obaidullah, during a search operation in Nawagai tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The militant was wanted by SFs in various acts of terrorism. Separately, unidentified militants abducted an official of the
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SFs set ablaze the house of a militant ‘commander’, Obaidullah, during a search operation in Nawagai tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The militant was wanted by SFs in various acts of terrorism. Separately, unidentified militants abducted an official of the veterinary hospital in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency. Officials said that Mohammad Hasan was going home from Bara Bazaar when he was abducted by unidentified militants.
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October - 31 
The Law enforcement agencies on October 31 recovered explosive chemical, which were stolen from NATO supply trucks, from Burhan near Hassanabdal in Attock District of Punjab, reports Dawn. Three persons, identified as Niaz Ahmed, Shamsul Hassan Shah
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The Law enforcement agencies on October 31 recovered explosive chemical, which were stolen from NATO supply trucks, from Burhan near Hassanabdal in Attock District of Punjab, reports Dawn. Three persons, identified as Niaz Ahmed, Shamsul Hassan Shah and Sangeen Khan, were arrested on the charge of storing the chemical.
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October - 31 
Three ‘commanders’ of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Umar Said, Miftahuddin and Said Rahim, were killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bakrosar area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of
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Three ‘commanders’ of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Umar Said, Miftahuddin and Said Rahim, were killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bakrosar area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 31, reports Daily Times. The SFs recovered a cache arms and ammunitions from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 31 
Police on October 31 arrested three persons, including a United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)-verified Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadre, for their alleged involvement in blasts in front of the Constituent Assembly (CA) build
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Police on October 31 arrested three persons, including a United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)-verified Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadre, for their alleged involvement in blasts in front of the Constituent Assembly (CA) building on May 22, 2010 and July 6, 2010 and extorting Dhading-based teachers and businessmen, reports Himalayan Times. A special taskforce of Metropolitan Police Crime Division (MPCD) arrested them in Dhading District. The arrestees were identified as Sher Bahadur Chaudhary (23) from Rampur-3, Dang District, and Rajendra Bisunkhe (22) and Kishor Bisunkhe (23) from Jeevanpur- 4, Dhading District.
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October - 31 
Charges were pressed against 82 leaders and members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in a case for assaulting Police in Khulna city on June 30, 2010, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Monirul Islam of Khulna Sadar Polic
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Charges were pressed against 82 leaders and members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in a case for assaulting Police in Khulna city on June 30, 2010, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Monirul Islam of Khulna Sadar Police Station, also the Investigation officer (IO) of the case, submitted the charge sheet to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court on October 31. The charge-sheeted accused include city JeI Ameer (chief) and former lawmaker Mian Golam Parwar, city Nayeb-e-Ameer (deputy chief) Abdul Matin, General Secretary Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Assistant General Secretary Khandaker Abdul Khaleque, President of ICS Khulna District unit Saidur Rahman, President of ICS city unit Ataur Rahman Bachchu. In the charge sheet, 39 of the 82 accused have been shown arrested while the rest are still at large.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, the Police arrested four JeI members from Alekjander Bazar under Ramgoti sub-district of Laxmipur District. The arrestees were Golam Mowla of Shikhagram village, Nur Nobi and Mohammad Sumon of Sahapara village and Mahfuzur Rahman of Sobuz
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Meanwhile, the Police arrested four JeI members from Alekjander Bazar under Ramgoti sub-district of Laxmipur District. The arrestees were Golam Mowla of Shikhagram village, Nur Nobi and Mohammad Sumon of Sahapara village and Mahfuzur Rahman of Sobuz village. Ramgoti Police station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Soliman Chowdhury said that they were arrested while they were pasting posters of accused top five JeI leaders, including Amir (chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami.
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October - 31 
Police arrested a regional ‘military commander’ of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Bipul Boiragi (48) of Khulna division, on October 30, reports Daily Star. He is an accused in seven cases of murder and bomb attacks in different areas of
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Police arrested a regional ‘military commander’ of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Bipul Boiragi (48) of Khulna division, on October 30, reports Daily Star. He is an accused in seven cases of murder and bomb attacks in different areas of Khulna District.
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October - 31 
Police on October 31 arrested six cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area for their alleged involvement in anti-Government activities, reports Daily Star. The Police also seized 70 posters, leaflets and a number of books
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Police on October 31 arrested six cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area for their alleged involvement in anti-Government activities, reports Daily Star. The Police also seized 70 posters, leaflets and a number of books written by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders from their possession.
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 188 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore mine, one Motorola hand set and 1.5 kg of C-4 explosives in Kiran town in Batticaloa District.
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Meanwhile, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 188 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore mine, one Motorola hand set and 1.5 kg of C-4 explosives in Kiran town in Batticaloa District.
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October - 31 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kanagarayankulam, Perimkulam, Murusamoddai, Iranamadu, Visuamadu and Mallavi areas in the North recovered two 152-mm artillery shells, 39 130-mm artillery shells, three 122-mm
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kanagarayankulam, Perimkulam, Murusamoddai, Iranamadu, Visuamadu and Mallavi areas in the North recovered two 152-mm artillery shells, 39 130-mm artillery shells, three 122-mm artillery shells, one 25-mm pounder shell, seven hand grenades, one Arul bomb, one unidentified bomb, two 60-mm mortar bombs and one 81-mm mortar bomb on October 31. Further, de-mining groups recovered 135 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Mahilankulam, Kannaddi, Piramanalankulam and Maruthamadu areas.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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